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As I promised, this is the epilogue of the story. The first part is based in the Hades saga.


Kanon curse mentally as he hit the ground of the Underworld. With the Gemini Cloth long gone to help out Saga, the Gemini Twin had apparently underestimated Radamanthys. The Judge of the Underworld's attack was stronger than Kanon had thought it would, and as he felt raw pain course through his veins, he wondered if there were any chances that he would get out of this battle alive. A while ago, Kanon would have been ok with this idea, but he now refused to have his life end here. He had to get back to the surface alive, return to Tokyo where his kind angel was waiting for him.

Athena and absolution weren't the only things that were driving Kanon to fight back fiercely. With Mina, he had been given a chance at having the normal life he had been denied from a very young age. Be it training alongside Saga for the Gemini Cloth, in Sounion Cape or down in Atlantis planning the destruction of the world, all Kanon had ever done was fight for survival. He'd become cold and impersonal. A part of him still was, but Mina had made Kanon realize life wasn't just a big fight. Thoughts of the blond Goddess invaded his mind and for a moment, Kanon was almost comfortable in the cold hard ground of the Underworld. He felt Radamanthys grab his arm roughly and lifting him above the ground, mocking him. If Kanon let him win, there would be no way he'd ever see his Mina again.

Radamanthys threw the youngest Gemini Twin into the ground again, but Kanon had made up his mind. He would not be defeated easily. Dodging the Spectre's attack, the Saint grabbed his enemy tightly from behind, and burned his Cosmo with a strength he thought he'd never have again. There was only one way to defeat the Spectre without the Gemini Cloth. And even if it killed Kanon inside, he knew it had to be done.

-I will not die alone, Rhadamanthys, so prepare to die!- Kanon's cosmo burned brightly, enveloping the two men and lifting them up into the sky.

The Spectre's pleas to stop were ignored by Kanon. He hadn't intended to sacrifice his life, but if he let Rhadamanthys escape, then Hades had surely more chances of winning this war. And Kanon would not allow Mina to be destroyed along with mankind. He would protect her at all cost, even if it meant destroying his own life along with a chance at a normal life.

-Galaxian Explosion!- The attack destroyed Rhadamanthys almost immediately, and Kanon found himself hovering over the Underworld engulfed in a bright golden light. He thought of Athena, and of his brother. The Gemini Cloth had probably arrived to Giudecca, for Saga to use. If anything, Kanon was happy he had fulfilled his mission, but regretted deeply failing Mina. He had promised her he'd make it out alive. He could feel tears streaming down his cheeks. –I'm sorry, Mina-chan. Please forgive me.- Kanon closed his eyes, his thoughts drifting to his blond haired angel, wishing with all his strength to see her one last time as his body began to vanish by his own attack.

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Kanon opened his eyes, encountering the familiar sight of Mina's bedroom. Surprised, the Gemini Twin had to ask if maybe it was some part of his subconscious creating an illusion for him on his final minutes on Earth. Looking down at himself, Kanon discovered with dismay that his body was translucent, not more material than Saga when he'd appeared the last time he'd been in Tokyo. –This must mean I'm dead then.- Kanon thought grimly. A deep sadness engulfed him, realising this was probably his last chance to see Mina. Her bedroom looked as messy as it did the last time he'd been here, which was comforting in a way. It almost brought him back to when she was the only thing in his world.

The Greek could clearly see Mina tossing and turning in her sleep, her breathing ragged and uneven. Concerned flashed through Kanon's face, wondering what was she was dreaming about. He didn't have to wonder for much longer, for Mina awoke with a startle and jumped up to a sitting position. The moonlight fell directly on her face, making her look paler than she was, and also showing her tear stricken cheeks. Her ragged breathing indicated she'd been crying in her dreams.

Artemis woke up along with his Mistress, jumping on to her bed. While Kanon wasn't particularly fond of the cat (a feeling that was mutual), the man was glad Mina had him at her side. –Mina-chan, what's wrong?- Her cat asked, and Kanon could only wonder a talking cat was the strangest he'd ever seen.

-Kanon- Mina choked out, her eyes wide with emotion the younger Twin could only identify with fear. –Something happened to him, I can feel it.- the girl finished, and pressed a hand over her heart. The oppressing feeling was unbearable, as if there was a gap in her heart. Nothing she'd ever felt before could compare to this feeling of ominous certainty. Maybe this was how Rei felt when she got her premonitions.

Kanon's heart broke into a million pieces. He wanted to reach out and hold her, but he wasn't even sure he could do that. He could feel Artemis's gaze on him, and while Kanon wasn't sure the cat could see him, the piercing look the guardian had told him otherwise. It wasn't long before Mina followed her guardian's gaze and discovered the Gemini Saint, her eyes full of confusion and hurt. For a moment, she wondered if the war was over, but there was still that powerful and evil energy she and her fellow senshi had been feeling since the night had fallen. As realization struck her, Mina's sky blue eyes started to glisten with tears.

-I'm so sorry, Angel- Kanon said weakly, his voice heavy with sorrow. Oh, how would Kanon sell his soul in a heartbeat only to keep pain away from Mina's eyes. –I love you, please remember that.- He turned his gaze to Artemis, and spoke to him through his cosmo. –Take care of her, please.- Kanon could see Artemis nod slightly, and the Twin gave a sad smile, as he felt his time was up.

When Mina looked up again, there was only moonlight where Kanon's translucent figure had once stood.


There'll be a sequel to this story so watch out for it ^^