I first got this idea when I first read Sacrifice Chapter 2: Wrath by Rihannon (You should read her stuff, it's really good.) If you want a better summary of my story, see the end author's note.
If you like to listen to music while you read, I wrote this mostly while listening to a song called "Beautiful Child". If you want to listen to the same one I did, look up the video Bronze Saint Andromeda Shun by StSeiyaFan on YouTube. It really sets the mood.
I don't own Saint Seiya or any of the characters. Everyone belongs to Masami Kuramada-sensei, except for Helena, who belongs to Rihannon.
Fourteen hours. For Shun, it felt like forever. Each time June screamed, he gripped her hand harder. All he could do was squeeze her hand, stroke her hair, and let her know that he was here for her. Fourteen hours, and then a miracle, greater than any of the knights had ever created with their cosmos.
A new cry filled the air as June's stopped. She grinned at Shun, who beamed back. June was covered in sweat, and was still gasping for air. Still, she managed to be absolutely gorgeous in his eyes. He leaned down and kissed her forehead, whispering, "You did great."
Shaina had grabbed a wet cloth, and had wiped the blood away, before placing a beautiful baby girl in June's arms. The tiny child yawned, snuggling into her mother.
"What should we name her?" Shun whispered, to make sure that their brand new baby girl wouldn't wake. June just shrugged in response.
"She's so beautiful. I bet a lot of men would go to war for her," Shaina commented, causing her to get a glare from Shun. Fighting was the last thing he wanted for his daughter.
Intervening quickly, June asked, "How about Helena, then? Similar to Helen of Troy, but not the same."
The distraction worked. Shun smiled and nodded, wondering on a side note who was holding Seiya back outside. Hyoga and Shiryu were both here too. Shun had promised to give some pointers to to Shiryu, since Sunrei wanted to have a baby. Hyoga and Seiya had both sworn they wouldn't dare miss it. That left only Ikki, and Shun knew he wouldn't be there, although he was still hoping.
Apparently, his face showed exactly what he was thinking, because June held Helena out to him, saying, "You should let your brothers see their niece." Shun smiled and nodded. Somehow, June always knew exactly what he was thinking and how to make him feel better. That was probably why he loved her so much. She was the only person who could do that, with the exception of Ikki.
Taking the small child in his arms, Shun, poked his head out the door. He chuckled at the sight of Seiya being held back by both Shiryu and Hyoga, each of them dragging back one of his arms. Ikki wasn't there, as expected, but the blow was softened somewhat. After all, Shun had been mentally preparing himself for just that. Besides, it was hard to feel hurt when he was watching the Pegasus saint making a complete and utter idiot of himself.
"Settle down, Seiya!" Shiryu scolded. "Shun will come let us know when it's okay to go in. Just be patient. It probably won't be much longer now."
"Not long at all," Shun smiled, stepping out. "You can come look, but be quiet. June is sleeping now."
"So? Boy or girl?" Hyoga questioned.
"Girl. Keep your voices down, and I might even let you hold her." Shun's smile widened when his new daughter attempted to roll over in her sleep.
He held her close to him, gently cradling her in his arms. All of the battles, all of the pain, it all seemed so far away now. It didn't matter anymore. With the exception of Ikki, he had everyone that was precious to him right here. He had his brothers, he had June. And now, he had a tiny miracle, sound asleep in his gentle grasp.
He would always protect her. She would never suffer the pain that he had. Shun looked at the little girl in his arms. She seemed to glow, even as she slept, little wisps of blond hair falling around her head. She was his little girl, and he would never let her suffer. She didn't need to live a life surrounded by fear, pain, and death. Shun would do whatever it takes to make it stay that way.
She was pure, unscarred by battle and death.
She was his little girl.
Helena.
-So, that's the first chapter! Like I promised above, here's the sum up. About a year ago, I read Sacrifice, and after constant checking for updates, I got bored and started to make things up myself. (Sorry, Rihannon!) It will probably stray from her story though. So, my goal with the first few chapters is to show how great a father Shun can be. As things get further in, I will add some plot twists, and there will be some action, so don't worry.
I know, I know, it's short, but it seemed longer on notebook paper, I swear! (I write kind of big…) I'm sure that at some point or another, the chapters will get longer as I grow as an author. In the meantime, please be patient with me!
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