Disclaimer: I do not own Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas or any of the characters in this story.

This story is dedicated to my wonderful senpai, Ren-chan Jinguji, who gave me a lot of advice and the confidence to write this. If you have the time you should definitely look her up.

Anyways on with the story!

Rest and Recover

Dohko X Shion

"Remember this painting?" Alone asks, revealing the portrait he started two years ago. "I promised I'd complete this painting if you returned as a Saint. I finally found the red which I couldn't before." He glances at Tenma with a sadistic glint in his eyes.

Suddenly the ground around him is splattered with blood. Slowly Alone lowers himself to coat his paintbrush in the viscous red liquid. "This is the true red." He swiftly marks an 'X' across the canvas, grinning proudly as he does so.

I try to reach out for Tenma but find myself unable to move. Everything seems to run in slow motion as Tenma's cloth shatters and he begins to cough up blood. I can only stand and watch as my brave student stumbles towards his old friend and falls at his feet, the horrific image burning itself into my memory.

Once more I attempt to reach out for him but he just keeps getting further away, slipping through my fingers, forever out of my reach. The world starts fading, darkness shrouding my vision until everything is pitch black. "Tenma!"

Dohko bolted upright. Panting heavily he takes in his surroundings; his room at the Sanctuary.

"A dream…" he murmured under his breath. The Libra Saint shifted his gaze to his hands, still shaking from reliving that terrible moment.

I shouldn't be surprised.He had been unable to sleep peacefully for days now – ever since he lost him. It seemed that every time he closed his eyes all he could see was his dear departed Tenma or the cruel, sadistic smirk on Hades' face. Damn that bastard, I swear I'll kill him.

He removed himself from his bed slowly, his muscles tight and heavy. Athena had told him to rest but it wasn't as if sleep was doing him any good right now; ever since the incident he felt more exhausted after sleep than before it. His dreams left him feeling drained. Might as well go train.

As he opened the door he was surprised to find a familiar face waiting on the other side of it.

"Shion…what are you –" Dohko muttered, his speech tapering away to nothing as he was met by Shion's disapproving expression accompanied by an exasperated shake of his head.

"I knew you would try to sneak out." He sighed as if he were scolding a misbehaving child. Dohko opened his mouth to argue but he was cut off. "You were told to rest. Really Dohko, you look like you haven't slept for days and all this extra training you've been doing is putting so much stress on your body." He placed a hand on the Libra Saints tense shoulder as if to make his point.

Without another word Dohko was ushered back into his room accompanied by Shion, who had apparently decided to invite himself in.

For a moment the two sat in silence, not entirely uncomfortable, yet the tension in the air was palpable. Dohko was the first to speak. He heaved a heavy sigh, fidgeting with his hand a little.

"It was my fault…" he mumbled quietly, more to himself than the Gold Saint beside him. The blond looked at him quizzically as he waited for an audible repetition.

"It was my fault!" he snarled through gritted teeth, his words dripping with regret and self-loathing. "Tenma is dead because of me! If I just…if I was stronger, I could have – I would –"

"You would have gotten yourself killed too!"

The brunet was taken aback. He had never heard Shion raise his voice like this, never seen him so angry – especially not at him.

"That's all that would have happened" he continued, a little calmer though his tone was still notably sharp. "You're a single Gold Saint, Dohko, you don't stand a chance!" His eyes softened and his voice became a little gentler. "It's not just you, none of us would be a match for him, even Lady Athena wouldn't face Hades alone." He reached out to comfort his friend, once again placing a hand tentatively on his shoulder.

"But, I…Tenma – if I was stronger…" the brunet trailed off.

"Get a grip Dohko, There's nothing you can do. Just give up!"

Dohko's eyes widened and he stood up, shrugging off Shion's gentle hand. "Shut up! What do you know anyway?!" he yelled at his friend.

"I – Dohko, I just…" the Aries Saint babbled incoherently, a little stunned by the sudden rage of his cohort.

"Well just don't!" the brunet snapped back. "I just…" His voice began to tremble. "I just can't sit here and do nothing. I have to try, I have to fight, for Tenma's sake!"

"I understand." Shion began carefully, trying to manoeuvre his way through Dohko's emotional minefield. "But I'm worried about you; you don't sleep, you barely eat and you're putting so much strain on your body lately. Just look at yourself, Dohko, I know you want to fight back but you're no good to anybody in this state. Please, just take some time to rest and recover."

Dohko gazed thoughtfully at his companion, hesitantly considering his request. Almost, just a little more.

"Listen, I know how you feel bu –"

"No! You don't, you have no idea how I feel. Don't patronise me!" Dohko's eyes shone with a sudden flash of fury. Uh-oh, stepped on a mine there."When have you ever lost someone you cared about so much?"

This was Shion's own breaking point. As the brunet turned to storm out of the room and release his rage on the boulders at the training grounds, he found himself gripped harshly by the wrist and tossed onto the bed with an ungraceful thump. He lay there, pinned underneath the blond, eyes bulging in surprise.

Aries sat atop Libra, panting heavily as he stared intently at the man beneath him, his face full of conflicting emotions; concern, frustration, fear…excitement? And something else – something that Dohko couldn't quite put his finger on – it almost looked like lust, but it couldn't be, that would be impossible, right?

"You're right," Shion muttered after a long moment of silence. "I have yet to lose my most treasured person and I do not wish to experience such a loss. That's why…" He paused and inhaled deeply, steeling himself for what he was about to say. "That's why I can't just stand by and watch you run off to get yourself killed!" he all but yelled, his grip on the brunet tightening, his trembling fingers desperate for something to cling to.

Dohko lay there for a moment, dumbstruck, the meaning behind Shion's words not quite sinking in. "What are you talking about? Why the hell do you care whether I live or die?!" he asked in frustration.

You really don't get it? Even after all this time?

Once again he curled his fingers around Dohko's shoulders - as much to steady himself as to restrain the other. Then, in one fluid motion, he leaned over to capture the brunet's lips with his own.

Dohko, now even more bewildered, let out a surprised gasp. Shion certainly didn't miss this golden opportunity and let his tongue slip into Dohko's mouth, teasing the brunet's tongue before drawing it into his own mouth and sucking on it lightly.

Dohko was in a daze, his mind too preoccupied with figuring out what the hell was happening, and subconsciously allowed himself to lick long languid strokes against Shion's tongue.

By the time Dohko realised what he was doing Shion had pulled away, the need for air taking precedence. Slowly the Aries Saint lowered his head again, letting his forehead rest against Dohko's.

"I love you." He whispered, panting lightly, his cheeks tinted an adorable shade of pink.

"Wh-what?!" the brunet gasped, eyes wide in disbelief, surely he had misheard his companion. What the hell is going on here?

"I said 'I love you' Dohko." The blond repeated without a trace of doubt. "I need you, so please, I'm begging you, don't throw your life away, don't leave me." He croaked out, his voice, breaking and barely more than a whisper, was trembling almost as much as the pale hands which now cupped Dohko's face.

"Sh-Shion…I…you – we, eh?!" he sputtered in reply, his shock obliterating his ability to speak coherently. Before another string of meaningless words and horrific grammar could escape the babbling brunet his lips were once again sealed by the blond's.

Finally beginning to comprehend the situation, Dohko reacted with a little more confidence than before. He let one of his large, tanned hands rest on the back of Shion's head, calloused fingers entangling themselves in his soft golden strands, pulling him closer as he licked at the seam of Aries' lips requesting entry.

So this is your answer, huh? Shion couldn't help smirking into the kiss before slowly parting his lips and greeting Dohko's eager tongue with his own.

"Uh-mhn~" the blond moaned lightly as Dohko pushed his tongue deeper into his mouth, mapping out every inch meticulously.

Shifting a little, Dohko sat up and allowed Shion to adjust to the new, more comfortable position; Shion now straddling Dohko's hips rather than sitting on his midriff as before. Libra wrapped his arm tightly around the blond's waist and pulled him closer, accidentally grinding their crotches together in the process.

"Ahn…hah" Shion moaned loudly at the sudden contact.

Dohko's eyes nearly popped right out of his head when he realised just how excited his partner was becoming. Locking lips with the blond again, Dohko began to rock his hips gently, feeling Shion's hard length pressed against him and eliciting a deep groan of satisfaction from the other. The erotic sound he made rousing Dohko's own member as waves of heat began coursing through his body. Shion also began rutting against the other in search of more delicious friction, his gasps, sighs and pleasure-filled moans being swallowed eagerly by Dohko.

Reluctantly Dohko broke the kiss, pulling back to take in the sight of the panting blond on his lap; cheeks dusted pink, lips parted and slightly swollen, his eyes dark with lust. The brunet couldn't contain the low growl that escaped his lips.

Acting on instinct he unravelled his hand from Shion's hair and slipped it between his legs, cupping him gently before giving him a firm squeeze.

"Ah…hah, Doh-ko~" he moaned sweetly, arching into the warm touch, seeking more friction.

Shion's voice, his heavy panting, the lusty glint in his eyes; everything about the sexy blond was turning Dohko on, chipping away at his sanity. He leaned up attaching his lips to Shion's neck, licking and sucking at his pulse, enjoying the salty tang of his sweat. He pulled away smirking, very pleased with the deep purple mark that was forming on the smooth pale flesh, marking the blond as his.

Their lips met once more in a hot, slippery mess of desperately writhing tongues. Teeth clashed and moans were swallowed before the two pulled back, a string of saliva connecting them as they stayed close enough to share the same air.

"Dohko…mmn I, I want you." Shion mewled pleadingly, staring at Dohko with intense lust-filled eyes.

As if I could resist that.

Feeling as if all of the air had been knocked out of his body the brunet just nodded frantically, tearing at Shion's shirt and lowering him onto his back. He quickly pulled off his own shirt before meeting the blond's lips in another passionate kiss, hands roaming over the freshly exposed flesh, tweaking at his pert pink nipples as his hands worked their way down the pale, sculpted abs beneath him.

His fingers finally reached the top of Shion's pants, trembling with nerves and excitement. He worked at the irritating button, finding great difficulty in such a simple task, but then again his brain didn't exactly have dibs on the blood supply at the moment. Lowering the zip, he yanked impatiently at the annoying article of clothing, finally freeing the blond from his cotton prison.

The brunet could do nothing but stare in awe at the angel sprawled out underneath him. Shion began to whine and squirm impatiently, catching Dohko's attention. Returning to reality the brunet pulled one hand away from the smooth pale hip of his partner and raised his fingers to his lips.

"Wait!" Shion called out suddenly.

Did I do something wrong?

Shion gripped his hand. "Let me."

Before Dohko could register what Shion meant his fingers were enveloped by the blond's mouth. He sucked them diligently, focus in his eyes, giving each digit a good coating of saliva.

Dohko sighed at the warm, wet feeling surrounding his fingers and couldn't quite help wondering where the blond learned to use his mouth so well. He thought about what else Shion could do with that pretty little mouth of his, his cock twitching at the image forming in his mind. He shook his head and pushed that thought aside for now.

There's plenty of time for that later, right now I just want to fuck him.

The smaller Saint seemed to share the sentiment as he released the slick fingers from his mouth. He pulled Dohko closer and leaned up to his ear. "Please…hurry." He whispered in a needy tone. He nipped at Dohko's earlobe, whimpering softly as he worked his tongue over it before pulling back.

This was all the persuasion the larger male needed. His hand made its way back down between Shion's slender legs. With the tip of his index finger he circled the blond's opening, teasing the sensitive flesh there. The smaller man made an impatient noise, demanding to be entered and Dohko was more than happy to oblige him.

He slowly slipped a finger inside and was surprised to find that it slid in smoothly. He raised an eyebrow at the blond who flushed even deeper – if that was at all possible – before turning his head away in an adorably embarrassed manner.

"I was thinking of you…I couldn't help it." He confessed quietly, turning back to face Dohko, staring up at him from underneath impossibly long lashes. This time it was Dohko's turn to blush. He felt his heart skip a beat. It was truly amazing how Shion was able to make something like fingering his own ass sound so innocent.

Dohko gulped audibly and tried to get his heart rate back under control. Getting himself back on track, his focus was once again on preparing the blond. He inserted another finger carefully and began to stretch the tight hole, curling his fingers and drawing long, sensual moans and breathless gasps from the Aries Saint.

"Ah…ah-another one-nnh!" He sighed, longing to be filled.

Once again the brunet obeyed his demanding partner, sliding in a third finger. Shion shuddered and gave a strangled cry. He thrust his hips back, forcing the digits deeper inside himself. Slowly Dohko began to thrust his fingers in and out of the tight heat, falling into a steady rhythm. His confidence grew with each thrust and he went a little deeper each time. Then he hit something – something that made Shion scream loudly and arch off the bed.

Dohko watched intently, drooling a little at the blond's lewd expression. He went to continue his ministrations but Shion halted him by grasping his forearm.

"St-stop…" he panted "I…I'm ready, I want you."

Dohko sat there utterly bewildered. "Now!" Shion demanded impatiently.

Dohko snapped out of his daze and hurriedly removed his fingers, Shion sighing at the emptiness. He frantically freed his neglected, swollen member from his pants and positioned himself at the puckered hole.

"Are you sure?" he asked though he had no intention of stopping now.

Aries nodded his head as if his life depended on it. "Please." he whined in need.

Shaking in anticipation, Dohko took a deep breath to calm himself before slowly sliding the tip in passed the tight ring of muscle earning a lewd whimper from his partner. He himself emitted a low sultry growl as Shion's tight heat enveloped him. So hot!

Once he was completely sheathed inside the blond he waited, giving the other a chance to adjust. And God did it take all of his strength not to dive straight in and fuck him like crazy.

He leaned over, his lips brushing against Shion's ear. "You feel so good, Shion. So hot. So tight, it's like your ass is sucking me in." he whispered in a husky tone, making Shion flush deeper and leaving a trail of goose bumps across his pale skin as Dohko moved to plant a rough kiss on those sinfully delicious lips.

"You c-can move now…hah…"

Dohko complied starting out with a steady pace, thrusting into the beautiful man below him.

"Oh…ah, f-faster, uh!" the blond demanded.

You really are needy, aren't you?Dohko chuckled to himself as he sped up his thrusts, pounding harder into his lover's sweet little ass. Shion let out an ecstatic scream and Dohko knew that he had found that magic little bundle of nerves that would turn Shion into a moaning, writhing mess – well more than he already was.

He continued aiming for that same spot and Shion continued to pant and sigh and moan, getting closer to the edge and chanting Dohko's name like a mantra.

Feeling his own release approaching, Dohko became determined to finish off Shion quickly. He was already starting to lose his rhythm, his thrusts becoming erratic and desperate, he wouldn't last much longer. He grasped Shion's swollen, leaking manhood and started pumping it in time with his manic thrusting. His other hand latched onto one of Shion's hard nipples and began teasing it; tugging and twisting it roughly, enjoying the sweet sounds he elicited from the blond.

He bit into Shion's shoulder, right at the base of his neck, and felt him shivering in pleasure as he raked his teeth over the sensitive flesh, once again marking his territory. It all became too much for the blond, he couldn't take it anymore. He lost it, finally succumbing to the intense pleasure.

"Ah! Ahh Doh-ko, I…ah, I'm…mnh, cu-ugh-mmn – ahh!" Shion screamed in pure ecstasy, cumming hard and spilling his seed over both their chests. Dohko could feel Shion clench around him tightly as he came which was enough to have him spending his own load inside of the blond only a moment later, his muscles tensing as his orgasm tore through his body leaving him breathless.

Sighing contentedly he pulled out of the blond and flopped down beside him, pulling him closer for a long, languid kiss. The warmth of Shion's body against his chest was comforting and all of the stress seemed to have left his body. He lay there exhausted – but at peace for the first time in days – with his new lover wrapped tightly in his arms and let sleep claim him.

Dohko opened his eyes slowly and took in his surroundings; his room at the Sanctuary. He glanced down to see Shion, still asleep, sprawled across his chest and looking like an angel in the bright morning light. His lips curled into a smile at the sight of Shion's adorable sleeping face.

He felt much better today; with Shion by his side he had not stirred once and woke up feeling refreshed and ready for anything. He wouldn't throw his life away, not now, not when he had something so precious to live for.

I guess you were right, all I needed was some time to rest and recover.

He leaned over and placed a tender kiss on Shion's forehead. "I love you." He whispered softly.

Thank you so much for reading this, I hope you all enjoyed my story. Reviews are most welcome!

-Hana x