Saint Seiya and its relating characters are the property of Masami Kurumada, Shueisha and Toei Animation Co. This Fan Fic is purely for fun. I apologize in advance for any grammatical errors (English is not my native language). The following story is already posted here on FF (in Spanish). Please read and review (I'll send your complaints about grammar to my translator and receive the rest with pain in my heart).

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PROLOGUE

Athena feels uneasy at her Sanctuary; the soft breeze moved the veils that protected her from the sun's rays. She was focus, meditating. Just received an inform that made her happy but worried at the same time. He found her.

She then stood up, breathe deeply, and at time to walk to Athena's chamber thought: "I assumed this day would never come, I seems I'll need her more than ever."

CHAPTER ONE

A mission.

Shaina closed the dusty old book and placed it on top a mountain of records and logs that took a generous amount of space on the table. She rose and began stretching her arms and legs. Marin who was sitting in front of her sighed:

- Finally! I thought we'd never finish"- sighed Marin who was in.

-"There's too many! And there's still more left!"- Shaina complained as she pointed to the large, dusty and messy bookcase that stood behind Marin, almost taunting them.

They were both working in the Saint's Hall of Records building. The place had been let go, neglected and abandoned for years (during the time when Saga was in charge). Now, a thorough file reorganization (and serious dusting) would be required.

-I know…but we advance a lot today, besides…

-Damn, it's really hot down here – Seiya grinned, as he entered unannounced, Shaina immediately put back her mask back on.

-What are you doing here? – Asked Marin not looking pleased with the interruption.

-I just got back and felt like visiting my teacher. Am I not allowed? – He sat on the table crumpling some of the documents and made fall others.

Marin seeing her work wasted, got frustrated but Seiya didn't notice.

–This place is a small hell, but not as hot as the place where I recovered a cloth.

Marin sank her face in another file – And what of the search?

-Fruitful as always, so easy I get bored. By the way, aren't you both tired of being stuck here all day?

-That's it for me today Marin - Shaina interrupts, she was really unconfutable - I have to get some fresh air, suddenly I can't breathe in here.

-I'll be expecting you tomorrow morning.

-Yes, alright – Shaina said as she ran upstairs.

-Well aren't we in a foul mood –Seiya said laughing – sure to be in a hurry to leave.

-Did you expect a warm greeting? –Replies Marin with anger – After what you did? You know what she feels for you.

-Look, I brought you some fruit – He changes the subject – Seika loved this, no doubt you will too. And then let me tell you the details of the quest.

Indeed, Marin could not understand Seiya, Shaina sacrificed all for him. It would be impossible to find another girl that would love him nearly as much, yet he rejected her too rashly. The damn fool wasn't discrete about it, he told in her face, coldly and cruelly and in front of everybody. To make everything worst, don't ever apologize for it. Although he was her apprentice, she did not approve his actions. He has ceased to be the boy she uses to know and now he only answered to Athena. Well, the goddess saves him as well saves the golden saints of Aldebaran, Kanon, Aioria, Mu and Milo, but that did not justify his behavior. She really did not understand him, but Seiya keeps talking, so she prepares herself for another long-winded history from her student. Not that she didn't care, but after a while they all sound the same.

Shaina gazed across the sea from her favorite spot. Such a spectacular sunset, but not even the beautiful colors nor the fresh breeze flowing through her hair were enough to distract her from her thoughts. Without the mask to shield her face all the sadness and doubts were visible. She still could not forget the day in which Athena returns triumphant to the sanctuary after defeat Hades. She as the rest came out happy to welcome back her could see for herself that Seiya was bound to the goddess more than ever. She found out later that Seiya had died for Athena not only for his duty as Saint, but also because he loves her and Athena reciprocated with a love that not only defeated Hades, but bright Seiya back to life.

Shaina was conscious of it, but still her duty was be by his side.

She could not forget the joy that overcame his being at seeing and being able to embrace his long missing sister Seika. At that moment Seiya forgets everyone and focus on his sister, and it was normal. Shaina waited for a moment to be able to talk with him, but after it only received a friendly palm at her back and a good job phrase.

And there was a party… but just a while starting Athenea leaves to her chambers to rest, and at that time alcohol was served at full. After a while all the bronze saints, not been used to alcohol were drunk, Seiya wasn't able to walk and stumble, Shaina tried to help him but he rejected with anger.

-Stop following me Shaina! Leave me alone, you just follow me like a shadow – Seiya then push her aside, but at that time every one heard his shouts.

-I just want to help you to stand u…

-Leave me at peace for a bloody time. I do not love you! Do you hear? do you understand? Is about time you go. I do not care… about you… at all.

The harsh of his words and the feel of the eyes of everyone at her in that moment was awful. Never in her life she felt more humiliated and leaves that place in a hurry. The worst part was that in any case her duty as Amazon, her destiny was to love him; even if he doesn't return her love. She knew it was time to look forward, brush away her painful memories and what could never be, but it was so hard.

She knew more that anyone that the amazons even with recognition and respected in the Sanctuary did not have the same privileges that the rest of the Saints. She and Marin were the only ones in the place. June was sent to Andromeda's island and leaves everything set to the next sensei the training ground, and did not back to the Sanctuary yet, and for the most they tried to improve, they drag centuries of traditions strongly tied and many things cannot change but she was always proud to be an Amazon. But at this time, she believes that all the rules were a burden and she hated born as woman. Now everything returns to old routines, and she was downgrades to work at the archives.

Shaina hears some steps, put back her mask and get ready to attack.

-Easy Shaina, you scare me – Milo says and walked back some steps.

-A gold saint like you could not be easily scared. Is something wrong Milo?

-I will ask you the same, I know you Shaina, and you only come to this place when something really troubles you. And you're more aggressive than usual.

-I guess I'm bored.

-Right… Come on, tell me what happens. – Milo replies with a smile.

Shaina look at him and answers: Is nothing really… I hate to be indoors all day, I have Marin as my only companion, that place was like and oven and when I think that my day couldn't be worst Seiya arrives and…

Even when Shaina stop talking Milo understood. Seiya used to hassle her a lot, then all that happens in the celebration over Hades defeat… and right now her sadness was his fault. Al least Milo carries good news for her.

-Forget about him, he bothers everyone. I came here because Athena calls you.

- !¿Athena ¿You know why?

- You'll know that by yourself; come I walk you to her chambers. I can't see your face due the mask, but I'm sure you where sad. So smile… Will you do that for me?

They head to Athena's temple, Shaina did smile, she really appreciated his company; he was one of her best friends, maybe the only one. Being someone too reserved and violent wasn't the best way to make friends. No one, except Mile tried to get close to her.

-What about your day Milo? – She asks with sincerity.

-Busy, my place it's a mess, home improvements, repairs. There's a lot of noise and distractions. It's not a problem for me, but my pupil is not very responsible.

-But I think he's really capable boy.

-He is, but also needs to use all that energy training, not wondering or playing with… You, irresponsible boy! – He yells from all from sudden – You're supposed to be training!

Shaina could see Jost (Milo's pupil) playing soccer with Aioria's pupil, Yotté. The kid, seeing they were discovered stops totally scared of his master. Yotté just run as fast as he can.

-Sorry Shaina, you must continue alone. I must to stay here and be sure this kid finishes his training – Says Milo and drags the kid from his shirt – now you'll do double of arm flexes.

-But… I already finished. – The kid complains.

-The double….

-But…

Milo interrupted really serious -The triple then, for not report it previously with me and decided for you self, your rest time.

-Awww – Was all the kid said after, Milo tried to hide a smile.

Shaina keep her way to Athena's chambers. There the goddess welcomes her with a kind smile. Taurus' Aldebaran keep her company.

-Come in Shaina, I knew that you been a little upset lately.

-Well, I don't… - she was nervous - I think I do your highness. Is only for the summer's heat. Don't worry.

-I also know you liked to be busy, and the work in the records doesn't fill your expectations. That's the reason I call you. Maybe you'll like leave the sanctuary for a while. As you must know, in several trips and expeditions there's been recovered all the cloths damaged previously the twelve houses battle. Some of them are here now, and Mu is repairing them.

-Yes, I'm aware of that – After all Seiya just told her so.

-Good, I been informed about a bronze cloth. If you don't mind you must leave tomorrow in his search.

Shaina couldn't believe what she hears. Athena just gives her a mission, finally a real job, not a bid deal but it was much better than organize and repair old and stupid records with Marin. She doesn't pretend to be there all her life. She doesn't hate Marin too much; after all she was one of the last amazons as her. But Seiya humiliate her and she had a little grunge against her, also considers her in part responsible of her disgraces.

-What you say then?

-I accept your highness.

-Then Aldebaran will give all the information.

Aldebaran stood with a serious face. – So, you will be sent to. I'm glad that Athena choose you, I know you are a really capable Saint. Now hear me carefully all of my words, I'll not repeat myself.

Shaina listen carefully Aldebaran indications, proud of her good memory. The mask covers Shaina's face, but not her voice and this reflect her joy.

Athena sees how she far apart and concentrate in her harp. Now it was done, she just sends Shaina in search for "that particularly cloth." The music travels thought the wind while Athena tries to relax.

-Did you need my services your highness – Aldebaran asked.

The goddess stops playing the harp and answer with a smile. – That will be all, you can go.

Once alone the goddess continues with her thoughts "I'm sorry Shaina, I know is the right thing, not sure if this is the best for you, but any help is important, more with all the troubles that will come. You are the best of the amazons I'm sure you can make it." One tear travel down her cheek. She rejects harm Shaina so much, more when she always probes to be faithful, but she must be strong to resist the incoming troubles. Now all she must do is waiting for her comeback.

Shaina hurries to her place, took a light luggage, her cloth and leaves to her mission. Didn't want to wait for next day. In the way to the port she sees Milo watching his pupil training. And he with just a sign give her more enthusiasm, she suspects then if he had something to do in this. And she feels proud of having a great friend like him. Now all she has to do is do a great job.