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Chapter 03: Experience always counts
Milo had finally arrived at Libra's Palace. Dohko was sparring with Shiryu that was visibly losing his balance when Dohko stepped onwards and helped his disciple to stand properly.
"Those two… Whether Ancient Master is on Rozan or here I guess disciples are always disciples…"
_Ancient Master… -Milo interrupted the master disciple moment-
_Oh, Milo! You're already back? –the "ancient" master had a grin on his face, though he was not so ancient apparently-
_Yeah… Master Dohko, I thought you could lend me a hand with my matter…
Then, Dohko's face turned into surprise like Shiryu's when they heard a cute, low sound of a baby.
_Da! –the girl moved her body impatiently on Milo's arms-
_W-well… You see… -the scorpion forced a smile on his face-
_Milo don't tell me you were leaving the sanctuary all those days because you were playing around somewhere? –Dohko was astonished-
_N-no!
_But… It's a baby on your arms, right? -Shiryu asked worriedly- Just where did you find a baby? Isn't it yours?
_N-no! It's not mine! I just found her!
_Hahaha, are you telling me you found her like I found Shunrei?! –Dohko laughed- But Milo, this excuse won't do… -he approached and touched the baby's cheek-
She laughed, but suddenly grimaced, like something was bothering her and her face was gradually turning red, then she let out a burst of a loud crying.
_Milo! –Dohko covered his ears- Just what were you doing with her?!
_I was trying to find a new father, as you can see, I'm not a good one! All she does when she's with me is crying and crying… -he paused and said gravely, as if in desperation- Ancient Master, I'm sure your great experiences will help me… So, please, use your widow to help me!
_Give-me here.
Libra saint took the girl on his arms and analyzed what could be wrong, he checked her diapers, but they were clean, he looked at her little body to see if she was hurt somewhere, but there was no injury, the he swung the girl softly but she cried more.
_Oh… Milo, could it be you've been walking with this girl since morning and did not feed her with anything? –he raised a brow-
Milo stopped dead on his tracks and gulped remembering all the way he passed through to arrive at Libra's palace.
_Ah… No…
Dohko sighed to him, with a face of disapproval, but turned to the girl crying and smiled.
_Now, uncle will feed you! I'm a master at doing milk for babie's bottles!
_Ancient Master, I knew you would help me… -Milo felt relief-
_You don't need to thanks me, instead of it you'd better pay attention to your daughter.
_But she's not my daughter!
_It does not matter if she's your blood relative or not, a daughter is a daughter, and if you found her, just take care of her, "daddy".
He entered somewhere his house and vanished, milo followed him, but stopped when he listened to Shiryu's voice:
_How can you say that, Milo? Don't you know? Ancient Master also found Shunrei when she was a baby…
_That's right! –Dohko commented from afar- And under my care, she grew into a fine woman, right Shiryu?!
_M-master…! - The dragon saint's cheeks were red-
When they finally found Dohko, she was on his kitchen with a bottle ready to feed the girl that was tired of crying.
_Do you want to make the honors? -the ancient saint asked Milo-
_Ah, no… I don't think I'm prepared to do it…
_What a clumsy man… -he sighed feeding the girl properly- You know I'm only helping you today, you'd better learn how to be an exemplar father or else I'll really hit this head of yours that serves for nothing but impulsiveness.
_Ancient Master, I can't possible raise a baby like her…
_If you complain once more you'll hit you right now. –he swung the girl on his arms that was now satisfied and put her head above his shoulder- Because she is still a baby and may give you some troubles, but when she grows, she will be a beautiful flower, riiight~-he played with girl, smiling to her, and she smiled too-
_Ah…
"So Dohko is also refusing my great offer! If he really likes being father, he could be a father twice!"
_Then, you only need to feed her regularly, give a shower when it's hot or when she sweats much, and check and change her diapers frequently.
_So… that's your help?
_You're the father, I can only help giving you advices as I'm a veteran. But, here…
He gave the girl back to Milo who seemed disappointed, again. Dohko had a smile on face and played with the girl who grabbed his index finger.
_You'will give a lot of headaches to your father when you grow, right~? You should keep an eye, Milo, they grow fast, just look at my Shunrei, she was a baby some years ago and now she's already engaged, fortunately it's Shiryu, someone whom I respect, but you should take care, men those days are animals!
"He does seem a perfect father for a girl! Ancient master, just accept the offer already! And why Am I always treated as someone who'd have a daughter and be jealous of this daughter having someone?!"
_Now you're dispatched, be a good father.
Saying that, Dohko swiftly pushed Milo to the exit of his house, obliging the scorpion to proceed to the next house, that was actually his own house.
"Next one is my house… I should go to Aioros and ask him… He was responsible for Athena before right? And only died after leaving her under the care of someone else! But… The last time he took care of someone, he actually died so, there's the negative point… And if… he dies again and let the girl alone?"
"Ah, I should stop thinking too much and go ask him!"
Passing by his lone house, he finally came to Sagittariu's palace. Aioros was training alone, he grinned when he noticed the scorpion saint entering his house.
_Milo!-Sagittarius greeted animatedly-
_Aioros… I'd like to ask your help…
_Help? Oh… -he looked at the little baby- Probably something involving this sweetie? –he played with the girl-
_Yes!
"Finally, finally someone who can understand my words!"
_So, what is it?
The baby struggled on Milo's arms, like she was trying to go down, Milo had difficulties to hold the girl and Aioros laughed off.
_Here, let me see her. –He stretched his hand and Milo handed the girl- Hmm… Someone made a mess… Milo, do you have diapers with you?
_No… -he sighed- I can't believe on it… It couldn't be worse…
_Hey, she is only a baby, don't expect she will even understand your complaints… -he played with the girl's finger- Isn't it right~? Your dad is a slovenly person!
_Hey, I was not prepared to take care of a baby, you know? She was abandoned, but just 'cause I found her, it doesn't mean I'm the one who should take care of it!
_How can you say something so cruel to a sweet child? –he cast a serious glance on Milo- She is just a baby… Uncle Sagittarius will help you, little girl…
He entered his house rooms and searched for something, in no time he had a diaper and was already bathing the girl to change her.
_Milo, watch with attention, I will not repeat this. The next time it will be you taking care of her!
When the girl was clean and changed she seemed proud and happily stretched her arms towards Aioros.
_see? She is not even attached to me, she will believe anyone who take care of her is her father, so, please…? –he pleaded with his hands together-
_No… It's not true… -he turned the girl in Milo's direction and she waved her arms frantically- See? She already has you as a father, so take a good care of her and raise her properly, right? Stop asking everyone to be her father on your instead.
_B-but…
_Milo, responsibilities comes to us, and as men we may embrace them! I know you're capable of taking care of a lonely girl!
_...
Deception was stamped on his face, but the other gold saint also wouldn't accept the job.
"There's only three more to ask to… I wonder if they will accept… Shura is a silent person, will he accept the task…? About Camus it's a bit… Improbable he will take care of this girl… And Afrodite… Hum… He may accept, I'm sure he may like little girls as he likes roses…"
"May I ask Shura or not…? I don't think he will be enchanted with the idea of raising a little girl…"
_Well, let's test my luck!
Breathing profoundly, the Scorpio Saint walked to the next house, but when he finally arrived, the house was completely dark and shady… He narrowed his eyes, it didn't seem something good would come from that place…