Okay chapter 6 is up. Chapter 7 is almost finished. I just created 2 amv's about Seiya-Usagi. One with the song "Total eclipse of the heart" and the other will contain Seiya's poem and song "Ginga ich Mibun chigai na Kataomoi". I am still correcting them. I LOOVVEEEE THEM... i cried when i watched them in the end. When i publish them in YOU-TUBE i will write here the links, in case anyone wants to watch them.

I am expecting your Review since my motivation to write will keep going only if you review. I expect at least 3 reviews to publish chapter 7 or it will stay "buried" along with the other. grrrrr is that a threat or what? ;-p. Okay ...enjoy!!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in the story. I do however own the plot.

Chapter 6: Strange Emotions

Minako attacked the white-haired man but he avoided it and stretched his scimitar in a defensive position.

The princess swerved her blade again and managed to cut a piece of his clothe on his left arm. A scratch formed on the place and a few drops of blood started to run. The two fighters were giving 100 of themselves in this battle.

Minako was trying to prove her skills and avenge him and Yaten wanted to solve this misunderstanding as soon as possible. He didn't care for the Ring now. All he wanted ,was to be forgiven.

Yaten looked at his scratch, "Not bad my lady." He said. Minako pushed her blade towards him even harder. "The victory will be mine."

They were fighting each other more with the passion of lovers rather than enemies. Their blades crossed one more time and they came face-to- face.

"You are really beautiful my lady. But you are the most lethal woman I have ever known." Yaten paid her a compliment not exactly at the best time.

"This is not time for compliments. Fight me. Why don't you attack me?" Minako asked irritated.

Yaten didn't reply and Minako pulled back her sword. He face was a mask of anger seeking for salvation through revenge. She started to move her blade again towards him screaming "You don't fight me because I am a woman! I will show you what a woman can do!"

The gorgeous Valkyrie managed to knock down the young man. She brought her sword on his neck. He was breathing fast.

"See Prince Yaten? With only one move I beat you. I guess I am not so powerless as you think."

Minako was pushing her blade deeper on his neck. " Why do you want to kill me?" he managed to ask breathing heavily.

"What? He dares to ask me why I want to kill him? He must be nuts. After everything he has done … He is so… handsome. Wait that's not what I am thinking . No no no. But he is so… dreamy." Without even realizing it she drew her face even closer to his. Their lips where ready to meet . They both wanted it.

"No… get away from me!" screamed Minako pushing Yaten's head down.

"What did I do this time?" he was rightfully wondering being literally stuck on the ground. He could hear the water drop like horses running.

Minako pushed herself away from him but one of her legs got stuck in the opening between the wooden steps. She managed to free her leg only to slip over the bridge.

Yaten grabbed her at the last minute. Her body was floating in the air as the water was running down with intensity. She was soaked wet and her hand was slipping.

"Yaten please don't leave me… please.." she cried at the man who was holding her as strong as possible.

"I will never let you go. Trust me."

"Yaten…. I am slipping..'' she cried again.

"Bring me your other hand. Minako you have got to trust me."

The woman nodded and managed to move her hand slowly towards his, fearing that even one move would make her other hand slip.

Yaten grabbed her immediately up, then carried her till they reached a steady ground. He placed her on the grass gently. They were both breathless from their little adventure.

"…. I think that this battle is over. It best be." Said Yaten coughing . For a moment he thought she was going to fall over.

"Yes it is." ,said Minako seriously. " You saved me Prince Yaten."

He was looking at her confused. " Well I didn't do anything really. I bet you would do the same even for me if I were in such a situation." He said modest

" I owe you my life. The Ring is rightfully yours. I am you humble servant my lord." Minako lowered her head and Yaten was simply dumbfounded.

It was late at night in Cherronesus. The sky was very clear and all of the stars looked as if they were parading in a dark- blue velvety street. Ami and Taiki hadn't spoken for the rest of the day. Taiki was still angry at the woman that had abandoned the piece at its fate so easily, whereas Ami felt guilty for having kept him in the dark for so long.

"Had it been someone else". She thought, "he might have never followed me. But he did. He did without asking much. I should have made things clear earlier." She was surrendered to her thoughts when the door cracked open.

" Good evening my kittens. Or should I say my love-birds?" Haruka's sardonic smile made the atmosphere even heavier.

"I brought you something to eat." She handed them over two plates with some sort of soup and bread.

" Tomorrow we will head to Algeria." Haruka turned and started walking towards the door.

"You will lead us to the Chess, Priestess."

A nano-second after Haruka finished her speaking Taiki interrupted, "Wait. How did you know that she had the 'piece'? How did you know that she is a Priestess in the first place." Taiki was full of questions but once again no reply came.

Haruka smiled softly " So you are indeed a very intelligent man. Like her. But I wouldn't expect anything else considering the Player." She left and closed the door.

"Wait… Damn!" Taiki was not the kind of man to curse. He was very often mad with his brothers but he rarely cursed. This time he had achieved the peek of his patience.

"Come on people", he said standing up and looking towards Ami. " What's wrong with you and codes? You always say half-words expecting the others to guess or what? I am not a psychic okay? Damn…" he cursed one more time.

Ami stood up and approached the door. The two of them were untied by Haruka some hours ago since she thought they wouldn't be capable of escaping.

"What are you doing?" Taiki asked impatiently.

" Be quiet. I am trying to find a way to break out." She finished whispering and looked at him decisively. "We can't allow them to reach the Chess. It is my duty to guard it." With these words Taiki nodded and realized that it would be much better if he tried co-operate with her.

"My lord we are ready to attack the palace as soon as possible." Jadeite spoke in a high tone to get Mamoru's attention.

" Hai. Your men will attack from the front ,while we hit at the flanks. Understood?" Mamoru was hardly waiting to eliminate Demando and hold Usagi in her arms. "I want to see you baby. Hold you in my arms and kiss your lips. Damn, I miss you!"

His thoughts were short. He couldn't surrender himself to memories of her , since one mistake could lead to his death. "if I die I will never see her again. I will come to you my love , but first I have to devote myself to killing him for what he did to you, for what he did to me, for what he did to… us!" Mamoru spoke under his breath, his eyes closed. His generals thought that he was praying. They were all silent.

The door burst open and two very elegant figures appeared. "Hello my lord. I am Prince Kunzite of Finland and this is my general , Zoicite . We came as soon as we heard that you are planning an attack against Sultan Demando. We are under your commands , my Prince." Kunzite and Zoicite bowed slightly.

"Kunzite I am glad you are here. We attack before dawn. Get some rest and get prepared for the battle." Kunzite nodded and together with Zoicite ,they departed.

After 4 hours had passed Mamoru had got both physically and psychologically ready to avenge Demando for what he had done to him. He wore his blue-black outfit and armor, a long cape swaying at the blowing wind he had Endymion's outfit. His placed his long sword on its holster at the left side of his belt and jumped on his horse.

" Prepare for Glory!" he shouted at his soldiers as he ran from one side to the other to encourage them.

"Today it might be your last day. But it will be your last day as free people fighting against tyranny. History will have your names written with golden letters. You might die but your spirit and actions will live for ever!" Hysterophemy is everything for fighters who simply march to death don't you think? ;-p

All of his soldiers and generals hailed his words and starting marching towards their fate. Death seemed to smile at them ironically ,being provoked by their lust for life.

"Good morning Odango!" Seiya shouted to wake up Usagi in a totally ungentleman-like tone.

"Arrg… men will always be boys." Thought Usagi as she opened her eyes and a huge yawn appeared on her lips. All of a sudden both of their stomachs started to protest in unison. They looked at each other blushed by their bodies' violent reaction and then they started to laugh.

"I guess this means we have to get something to eat." Seiya started caressing his belly to make it stop roaring.

"Yes we really need to eat something. I haven't eaten anything for almost 2 days." Usagi finished starting to curl her hair up in two odangos.

" What? Two days? Jeez… If I don't eat anything every 3 hours I feel that I am going to die. How could you do that?" asked Seiya honestly. He was a food-lover. He was actually everything that consisted of the word "lover" as the second part of the sentence! ;-p

"Well I guess I was so sad and I hated when Demando brought me trays of food. I hated to touch anything he touched. He killed my mother and took away my one and only love. My… Mamo-chan…" Usagi's face was clouded again.

Seiya felt a punch on his stomach and a pierce through his heart , when he heard Usagi's words regarding Mamoru. He felt that whatever he did, he would always come second. "It is too soon. I have to give her time. She will have all the time she needs. I am here for you…my Odango." It was first time that he ever called her "his" even in his thoughts. His affection towards her was growing. So was his desperation. But he wouldn't give up.

"I am sorry at your losses 'my' Odango." Again he didn't spell out the word but he was feeling it.

"It's okay. Sorry to tire you up with my bubbling." She laughed awkwardly trying to change the subject.

"You don't tire me." He felt it was too soon but he had to do it. He kneeled close to her and placed her hands in his. He started to close the space between them.

Usagi blushed not understanding what was going on. "Is he trying to kiss me? No this can't be . Mamo-chan where are you? I am so scared. I don't want to be kissed by anyone else. Only you ."

Seiya spoke in a soft voice "Princess Usagi I will protect you and make sure no harm comes to you." He finished his words then bent slowly and placed a small kiss on her hand.

With re-newed hopes he stood up and smiled at the sight of the embarrassed Usagi .

" So Odango should we eat something before our stomachs start kicking again?"

Usagi confused by his previous serious and flirtacious behavior was looking at him in question "Who are you really Prince Seiya? An intriguing, promiscuous man or an innocent, immature boy ? Should I be afraid of you or delighted that lady Luck brought you to me ,to set me free? Only time will tell."

"Oi….. Ano? Odango? Hello? Are you with me?" Seiya was waving his hand in front of her eyes.

"What? Why should I be with you?" she asked insulted.

Seiya couldn't tell what she was thinking but it was probably something important, to be focused so much to . " I asked you , should we eat something before we leave? I can see some fruit on these trees. It's good that we found an oasis in this vast desert." Seiya was looking towards the miles and miles of sand ahead of them. They were lucky that they were traveling by… carpet! ;-p and not on foot.

"Ohh hai !" Usagi finished putting aside for now her disturbing thoughts.

"I can't believe this is happening to me!" complained Yaten lying on his bed. His hands covered his face. "First she hates me and wants to kill me , then she wants to be my servant? What the hell is wrong with this woman?" The normally bossy man was at least puzzled by Minako's decision.

He untied and disheveled his hair. "This woman will drive me nuts for certain." He started taking off his trousers revealing white tights for under panties.

There was a knock on the door and before he had any time to ask who it was or just hide his nakedness it burst open.

"My lord…." Minako walked in only to find Yaten half-naked with loose hair, in underwear and without wearing anything on top. "Oh my… he is indeed a handsome man. Good-shaped, muscular shoulders . Stomach well- trained and this hair . This silky hair hugging his shoulders…. Ahh…he is such a …"

"… HUNK!!" she cried closing her mouth at the spitting of this word.

"Excuse me?" asked Yaten his one eye-brow raised.

"Amm …err,.. nothing." Minako had blushed a crimson red. " I wanted to inform you that I have organized a ball for tomorrow night. A formal ceremony to pay tribute to your courage and handle over the Ring to you, my lord ." Minako finished more relaxed than before.

"Hey listen. First don't call me 'my lord'. It makes me sound much cockier than I really am."

Minako laughed at his auto-sarcasm "He Can be fun when he wants."she thought.

"And secondly I told you, I don't want the Ring. You can have it. It belongs to you. If you haven't tripped, you would have beaten me. So there . It is yours." Yaten finished trying to look as serious and logical as possible, a man wearing tights for underwear could be.

" My lo… I meant Prince Yaten. This Ring chooses its owner. And it chose you." Minako left the room in silence, but inside her heart there was no such a thing.

"What is this strange feeling? I… I can't understand what is happening to me. Maybe I am tired by all the events. I should probably take some sleep." She finished thinking the most logical. Her mind could not yet solve the mysteries of the heart.

"I must have made quite an impression on her wearing nearly nothing. Baka Yaten !! No , baka is not enough to describe my stupidity. Crowned Baka or Pioneer Baka !! These should do better. Anyway did she call me a hunk or what? Naa… I guess I just hear things…That's it! I am losing it! There is no other explanation." Yaten decided that it was best for him to sleep for the time being and he covered himself with his blankets , surrendering to sleep.

Next morning , Yaten found the palace in an uproar. People were running from one side of the palace to the other to make sure that everything was decorated for the upcoming ceremony. He stood at a door looking vividly at Minako who seemed to give instructions for the decorations.

A few moments later the royal trumpets were heard. "Probably some kind of royalty has arrived for the ball." Yaten's thoughts were immediately interrupted at the sight of one man who had also white, however short, hair and blue-green eyes. He was at least a year or two younger than Yaten , but for a reason he made him feel awkward and hostile.

The man was wearing a white outfit with a long white cape.He was significantly tall. He kneeled in front of Minako who looked both puzzled and intrigued at the sight of the mysterious but very handsome young man.

" My Princess, My lady Minako, I am Prince Kunzite's lieutenant. He sends you his greetings." Said the man, then stood up and kissed her hand.

" I am charmed my lady. My name is Adonis, but friends call me Ace. I already consider you my friend so you can call me as you wish." He gave her a charming smile. Their eyes met.

Minako blushed. She was close with 'the' most handsome man who had kissed her hand and told her that he considered her his friend up until now. She pulled herself together as much as she could and said " I am Valkyrie, Princess Minako. For you, I am just Minako." She finished in a seducing tone.

Love signals were sent from each other to each other. Yaten was caught in the crossfire. "What the hell is going on?" he screamed making the two of them blush slightly but never leaving each other's eyes.

"Great… just great… Minako has a new love interest and I am standing here like a jackass… Damn you Minako… Arrggg I am gonna kill him." Yaten had both of his eye-brows shrinked together and he sent death-glares to the other man who didn't seem to even notice.

"That's it. Say your prayers pretty boy." Yaten started heading towards an unsuspicious Ace when a hand grabbed his shoulder.

"Prince Yaten this is not wise of you to do." Raye had appeared just in time to make sure that Yaten hadn't gone on killing people.

"What do you want?" he asked her irritated, "You are keeping me from the pleasure of giving him slow and unbearable pain."

"Prince… you won't win her heart like this. Love issues are delicate matters. You need to be careful." She finished speaking in a very low voice so none could overhear what they were saying.

" What do you have in mind?" asked Yaten realizing that any help would be happily accepted to plan the down-fall of the new threat called "Ace"!

As Yaten was planning Ace's defeat, Taiki and Ami found a way out of their 'prison'. They managed to open the door and knock down the guards.

Flashback

" Taiki when I say 3 we will burst open and knock down the guards ok?" said the blue-haired woman.

" ..Wait. I don't really think I can hurt a woman. I am sorry I can't do that." Taiki said honestly. His manners would never allow such a behavior.

" Can't you really forget about your manners for a while , Prince? This is emergency." Ami was starting to get irritated by his character.

"I am really sorry. I just can't." Taiki felt useless sometimes but he wasn't really the violent type.

Ami burst the door open and knocked down the two guards by herself. Taiki was starring at the woman dumbfounded, perplexed about the cards she hid inside her sleeve.

"A priestess and a warrior?" he managed to ask in his slight cynic tone, "I admire you Lady Ami." He finished looking at her sideways.

"We don't have time for little chatter now. We need to get going." Ami spoke breathless from the struggle of the battle. Taiki nodded and together, they left the camp of the Amazons.

End of Flashback

The two escapees managed to steal two horses from a stable and started riding towards Algeria.

" We really need to get there as soon as possible." Ami spoke in a very decisive tone.

She was so decisive that made Taiki even more impressed. " My lady" , he said making Ami to turn and look in his eyes,

" What I said before … I meant it. I am really impressed by your skills." He finished paying the compliment and a small, rare smile formed on his lips. His violet eyes looked extremely beautiful at the sunrise.

Ami's serious face loosened up and she gave him a smile as well. "Well my Prince. Since you weren't…. available for a fight someone had to do it."

"I am really sorry." The serious pose returned to his face and body.

Taiki was a very complicated man. When he loosened up he could be very easy-going and sometimes even flirtacious. Not as much as his brother , Seiya who considered himself the 'Love-doctor', but he expressed himself more than Yaten , who was never satisfied with anything or anyone. However, when Taiki felt uncomfortable…. Well… Snobbish, Cynical and Proud were only a few words to describe his strange character at those times.

"It's okay." Ami gave him another of her smiles realizing that he might have felt embarrassed by her words. "I didn't bring you with me to be my guard. I am capable of handling a battle. Your role is much more serious." She finished leaving a sigh of relief at his slightly loosened expression.

"How did Haruka know who we are?" Taiki was trying again to connect all the possible and logical parts of the events. Things seemed to be really complicated.

" I have no idea … Taiki." Ami admitted. " It seems to me that many people are searching for the Chess. Too many to be honest." Her voice was starting to become alerting. " If we don't manage to get it first, I don't want to think what may happen."

" My lady, Ami" Taiki was piercing her eyes with his, "We will get there first don't worry." His surprisingly optimistic comment gave courage to Ami.

"I hope so. It is my duty to keep it buried , after all." Said the priestess.

" Ami , you said before that the Chess contains a formula that can be used either for Good or Evil" his anxiety was ready to burst, " What is this formula? What can it do?"

The megaton bomb had 'exploded'. Ami was afraid that he would make this question sooner or later and she would have to disappoint him once more.

" I don't know to be honest. The legend doesn't say many things about the secret formula. And my ancestors never spoke of the Chess. Can you imagine what would people do if they found out that there was someone who could show them the way to the Chess?"

"I understand." Said Taiki firmly . She was right. It was a very lethal secret. Only the tales that surrounded it made it look like a gift or a curse. He couldn't however imagine its real power. No human mind could conceive it .

"DAAAMN!!" yelled an angry Haruka when she found out that the prisoners had escaped. " This stupid woman. She doesn't know what she is doing! She will unleash Its power. Damn!!" The short-haired woman was kicking every obstacle in her way.

"Ruka. What happened?" asked a gorgeous Michiru wearing her amazon outfit.

" Can't you see? Isn't it obvious? They escaped!" said Haruka showing her the destroyed door.

"Oh Ruka you really need to work this little problem with your nerves." Michiru giggled provokingly.

"What do you mean?" Haruka asked confused.

"I had planned this escape. That's why I told you to untie them. I unleashed Phobos and Deimos , are faithful ravens. They will follow them and guide us. The Priestess will lead the way to the Chess for us!" Michiru giggled again happily.

Haruka's face had brightened- up. "Really Michi, I don't know what I would do without you." She grabbed the smaller woman in a hug and kissed her lips.

Mamoru's army was a few miles away from Petra. He and his generals had left the rest of the army earlier, heading towards the palace. They disguised themselves as merchants and they easily got access to the city.

" My lord the Palace is near. What do you want us to do?" asked Kunzite seriously.

" I need you to make a distraction. You should keep his guards busy as I approach him. This battle will be between us." Mamoru finished.

They all changed in their outfits apart from Mamoru who was dressed as the "Moonlight Knight"! The famous hero who fought for justice and freedom and inspired people in throughout the world.

"This is how I met Her in the beginning. This is how she will meet me again!" Mamory placed his holster with his knives and blade and grabbed a long rope.

"Let's go" he ordered his generals.

After a few hours Mamoru's army had reached in Petra and the battle had spread throughout the whole city.

Demando was sitting calmly at his throne absorbed in his thoughts and took a sip of his red wine.

Suddenly the window was broken and a man with white, Arabian outfit jumped from his rope and immediately rose his heavy blade. He approached Demando slowly waiting for him to attack but nothing happened.

"I was waiting for you to show-up Mamoru." He smiled sardonically. "But she wasn't."

Mamoru was puzzled. He brought the blade next to his throat and pushed it.

"You see… she left with another man…" Demando finished...

Stay tuned... ;-p

Writer's corner : Okay my story contains actually three stories. I don't mean Seiya, Yaten ,Taiki, but actually the backround. Seiya has the carpet from "A THOUSAND ONE NIGHTS Arabian nights ", Yaten has the Ring from Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelungs" and Taiki has the chess from "The Eight". I just loved these three stories and i imagined the outcome would be superb if you join them parallel. Also i am trying to make everyone's character as realistic as possible. I try to consider the characters both in Anime and Manga. Of course i have given them my personal 'touch'. That's it for today... Kisses!! cya