"N-No...please. I beg of you.D-Don't. No,no..NOOOOO!"

A whittered husk falls to the ground, decayed of all life. Not a single ounce of light in their hollow sockets. Under the light of night, victims began to fall. Their souls departed and bodies discarded like hidden trash. What a delicious satisfying feeling and taste. Yet, it still was not enough to subdue their insatiable hunger. Nothing but a simple snack. They needed more. Craved more. Desired more. More. More was all they wanted.

This world, having changed would become their buffet. After centuries, everything was ripe for the picking. They could feel power this newer generation. This new world now had. The life would be drained till dry. This world would be corrupt in their image. Everything will burn. Nothing will stand in their way. Not even Athena nor the Goddess friend. Who absence was much a delight beyond anything. Still, they needed their followers. Their army, equivalent to Athena's Saints. They needed their Hordes. Those under their command, those desperate, hopeless, lost and most importantly...well that was for them to know. Having their original Hordes beaten and destroyed.

There where many souls seeking and falling into darkness. It was too easy, too easy. Those completely consumed by darkness would be their pawns. Their mindless puppets. They would rebuild, rebuild stronger than ever before. They would have their Hordes and their tomes. Everything.


"Athena! Athena!"

Hearing her name, the Goddess just barely turns around when someone jumps her from behind. Almost knocking her down, but she managed to kept her balance.

"Where have you been!"the voice squeals, while nearly squeezing the Goddess. Laughing heartily."Honestly, are we going back to playing Hide n Seek? Like when were children? Hmm? Because, if we are, I shall warn you...I'm a pretty good seeker. Hider...not so sure though."They tap their chin."I mean honestly, how was I suppose to hide and hold my breath at the same time. The lake was not a very good spot. But, hey at least I got a good bat-"

A cough interrupts their ranting. Looking they find all the Gold Saints, along with the Grand Pope. All eyes on the Goddess's friend. Who looked back absent for a few seconds, before realizing what was going on. A freak out, gripping Athena more.

"Ahh! Why didn't you inform me that thou was in a meeting?"they shriek, shattering the glass and vases. Causing a few of the Saints to cover their ears."Athena! Athena!"

"My ears are bleeding!"The Gold Saint of Capricorn complains. Looking at the woman around the Goddess's next. It was hard to believe they had such power and was regarded so highly. Yet acted like a idiot at times.

How the Goddess and all of them put up with this, the Saint would never know. Her piercing screams had not subsided, which caused agony for many. And irritation. If not for one. The Gold Saint Aries step forward to calm down the welling woman.

"Mistress, please."the Saint spoke calmly and with respect."You are causing harm to the others."

Hearing their voice, opening up one of their bright lavender eyes to see their action had upon the others. Their shrieking stopped,but still kept their hold upon the Goddess. Looking at everyone, embarrassed and ashamed of their action. Quickly apologize.

"Forgive me."the woman nods her head, holding out a hand as a faint energy surrounded. She healed the Saints of their infliction."Honestly, why didn't anyone tell me of a meeting? Athena?"Turning to the Goddess, flustered. Crossing their arms.

"Forgive, dearest friend."Athena apologizes, giving in to her friend's behavior."You had been gone, I was not sure you would be back now."

Feeling insulted her friend glares at her."Does thou not think I am strong!?"Turning their back to the Goddess."It was not at all a struggle, yet you assume it to be? Who would I be if I could not handle such minor threats. With my power."They puff out their cheeks. Really frustrated and irritated now. Having a fit. Grumbling to themselves. Athena reaches out a hand to calm them down, right when their friend stomped a foot. Shaking the place, causing a small crack in the ground.

A few Saints look at the woman worried and scared. Knowing well what happens when the woman gets into one of her moods. Recalling the last time, it was like a raging dragon. A few of them shutter just a the mere thought.

Whipping with fury, still glaring at Athena. And points a finger at the Saints."I do not need cloth nor armor to provide me with power."she said rather insulting."You as well I know, that I am no mere...mere...Argh! You want me to prove my strength!?"They growl, turning around to the Saints with a scary look on her face and angry aura blazing around them.

She begin to crack a her knuckles, fire in her eyes. Ready for a brawl. Stepping towards the fearful Saints. Snickering evilly."Who wants to go first?"she demands more so than questions. Rising a fist, letting it fly. For for something to slip in, snapping her out of her of it. Looking at her fist, she finds a white flower."..."And a another's hand clasping her own.

"Mistress,"Virgo tells her."No one is saying you the words you speak. If it is any relocation, welcome back."He releases her and bows respectfully."A flower for a lovely soul. Please."

Struck by this action, she didn't know what to say. Except smile warmly. While putting the flower in her hair."I must apologize once again."she said, laughing heartily."Whoa. After all that, one does work up quite a hungry."Patting her stomach lightly, with a huge smile.

Athena couldn't help but shake her head at the woman, smiling to herself.


"Here, May-chan."Shun holds up a plate of different meats.

"Thank you."you smile, taking the plate and taking two pieces. Then hold up bowl of fruit for him."Fruit?"

He delightfully takes it, thanking you. Putting two spoonfuls on his plate. The two of you sat the long table enjoying breakfast together, with Shiryu sitting across, by Hyoga. Saori wasn't present. She had some business to attend too.

"May, not so much."Shiryu tells you.

"Yes, Nii-san."you nod your head, putting just a bit of eggs upon your plate. Looking at what you had already, it was nothing compared to all that was spread out for breakfast.

It looked more like a feast than anything, you where surprised by how much you saw. It was much more than you before. Then your time staying here, but it was understandable, since it was your last day here in the city. It was clear Saori went out of her way to have it all made. You just wished she could have joined. But, duty came first.

Taking a bit of the sweet toast, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with powered sugar. It was so good. That you had to get another one, followed another. Which Shiryu put a stop to. He gave you a look that was enough.

"Juice?"Shun holds up a pitcher of juice, which you accept. He pours it for you, while you ate. You give him a thank you smile, and offer him half of your bread. Which he takes."Are you ready to go back?"

You swallow before answering."Yes. I will get to see Shunrei and Master. It will be very lovely and nice. I have so much to tell them."

"I'm sure they'll love your stories."Shun said."It will be rather quiet without you here."

Stun and appreciative from his words."Thank you, Shun-kun. It will be strange, not seeing you as well. You too Hyoga-san."Looking to the blonde who holds up his cup."I do apologize, for the way in which I threw myself on you. Upon our first meeting. I has assumed you to be my nii-san."

He shrugs it off."That's alright. Nothing to worry about. You have a rather tight truly are Shiryu's sister."He nudges his friend.

"When will you come to visit?"you eagerly and hopefully ask. Looking from Hyoga to Shun."I do hope it is very soon. There is so much I must show you."

"You want us to come that badly? Don't you?"Someone said.

All eyes turn seeing Seiya at the door grinning."Well someone's late."Shiryu said smirking.

"My alarm didn't go off."Seiya defends himself sitting down by Hyoga."It's not my fault. Anyway, May you really want us to come that badly?"

With food in your mouth, you nod your head. Swallowing before you spoke."Yes, that would very nice. But I am quite understandable for the reasoning as to why all of you are not able to come. There shall be other times"Turning to Shiryu, a lingering request in your eyes. Eager to ask.

Humored by the look you had, he amused him asking what you wanted."What is it May?"

Holding your hands together, as if praying."Nii-san, before we leave. Is there by any chance you can show me the Graad Colosseum? The place I believe you once were in a tournament?" They guys mouths fall open, looking at each other. Unsure how what to say. All eyes fall on Shiryu. While you sit there smiling, when you realized how uncomfortable they all felt."D-Did I...I say something wrong?"

Looking to Shiryu hoping you hadn't. He clears his throat, before answering."No, you didn't."He suddenly smiles."If that is where you would like to go, before we leave. Then come."He stands up."We shall go. Though finish your breakfast."


After finishing breakfast and changing back into the clothes you came here wear, Shiryu takes you to the Colosseum along with the others. And it was amazing and enormous, being it made you feel so small. With seating tiers that surrounded the central performance area, of course you couldn't resit and had to hear your voice echo. Which delighted you, the others watch you look amazed and in awe. Smiling from ear to ear, running from spot to the other. Gasping, firing off question after question. Run up the stairs and down, through seats. You nearly tripped but Shun caught you, and you just continue.

"She's like a kid in a candy store."Seiya thumbs over to you, jumping up and down from the lights.

"I think someone's out beat you in energy. Seiya."Shun said in good humor."Boundless energy. Boundless bright energy I might add."

"Makes you forget the haunting shadows of what happened here."Hyoga said, thinking quickly about the events that had taken place. When noticed you had jumped into the ring."Look who wants to follow in your footsteps, Shiryu."

Getting his friend's attention, the young man looks and goes over to you. You ran from one side of the ring to the other, to all the to imagine the fights how they went. Admiring the thrill of it, gushing wishing and dreaming of you actually being a part of it or at least cheering on Shiryu. That you started to chant his name out load not realizing it until, hearing the guys snickers.

Making you feel embarrassed, that you shy away. Shiryu enters coming over to comfort you."Forgive us, May, we just couldn't help it."He puts an arm around your shoulders, pulling you close. Smiling at you.

"...You fought here nii-san. That is quite amazing."you praise him."I wish to have seen it,"stepping away from him opening your arms wide. Basking in imaginative chanting and feelings. Hearing the cheers, the crowd gave off."...I wonder if I would have been allowed to compete?"Turning to the others. Who had finally entered."But of course that will not happen. Though if it did, nii-san would you cheer for me?"

He nods his head."Yes,"Shiryu places a hand on your head."I shall, Shuneri who you know would be very worried about you, and Master would be cheering for you. There is no doubt you would not win."

"Would I make you proud?"

He rubs your head."Yes you would."

"If would have won, then there is most likely I could have been a Saint. A Saint to protect you nii-san."you said, shocking him."To protect Shuneri and Master. Right?"

Speechless and lost of words, Shiryu didn't know what to say for those couple seconds. Left stun by your caring and genuine words. Which he knew you meant. The words came out so innocent and true, he was sure he saw something light up in you, but it must have been his mind. The guys where shocked by your words, but took them as a grain of salt. Seiya walks over ending the moment between Shiryu and you.

"You'd make a great Saint, May-chan."he tells you, placing a hand on your shoulder smiling at you.

"Thank you, Seiya-chan."you nod your head."You make a wonderful Saint too. All of you do."Turning to Hyoga and Shun."My nii-chan is very lucky to have all of you. I suppose if I could become a Saint I would make sure to protect all of you as well."Getting an idea, you turn to Shiryu."Nii-san!? Could we do a little sparing? Could we?"

Your question shocked and surprised the others. They look to Shiryu awaiting his answer. He gets ready to open his mouth, when someone else say something."There you all are, come Saori-sama is waiting."Tatsumi steps out from the shadows."The jet is ready."

"Jet?"you said lost.


And just as Tatsumi said, jet. A private jet in its own private hanger. It was so beautiful and glorious, a pristine glossy white, with crystal clear windows. This was not what you took when you came here to the city. The jet was so sleek and strong. You stood there awing in its glory, that Shun had to wave his hand to snap you out of it. He couldn't help but laugh at your behavior.

Waiting in the hanger by the private jet, Saori. Dressed in a burgundy business suit.

"Kido-san? This is yours?"you ask going over to her. She nods her head."Wow. It is as lovely as you."

Your words surprised her and made her blush just a little."..."

Quickly you grab her hands in your."Tatsumi-san said that you are allowing your private jet to be use, to take me a nii-san home. Thank you very much, Kido-san. You are very kind and generous."Next thing you hug her, surprising her again. Tatsumi was about to react, but is stopped. Nearly squeezing her, filled with excitement."Thank you!"

Quite a character, Saori thought. You just kept surprising her. Feeling your grip loosen, letting her go. Looking at the stairs that lead to the inside. Then back to everyone, Shiryu comes over to you.

"Ready?"he asked. Which you nod your head."Alrig-"

"Wait!"A voice yells, echoing inside the hanger. All eyes look towards the opening and see standing there. Kiki with a few other kids from the orphanage along with Miho. They come over to you. One of the kids pulls out something for you. It was a handmade card, with everyone's name on it.

"We wanted to give this to you."one of them say."Before you left."

"Yeah!"

Miho takes over from there. Explain it better."They just wanted to thank you for the delicious treats and when you come to play with them. Sorry it's not as big as what you gave us."

Touched, you smile hug the card."This is very lovely and kind of you all. Thank you."Getting down to the children's level, their eyes follow you. Looking at them, seeing the sadness and a few tears. One of them did start to cry."Do not cry, I greatly appreciate the time spent with all of you. It was most memorable."Your eyes move to Kiki."Thank you, Kiki. For introducing me to everyone."

He grins."Yeah, sure."

Next thing you hug him quickly."I will miss you."Letting him go, then reach up to your hair and undo the flower. And give it to him, when suddenly a strange wind came and blew it away.

You run after it."Ma-May!"Shiryu calls after you.

"I'll be back nii-san!"you tell him turning the corner. Before he could stop you.

"That girl."he mumbles shaking his head.

Still racing after it, it slowly began to land a couple of hangers down on the side. Reaching to pick it up, you felt something wrong. A presence. You felt a presence suddenly. Looking around, seeing no one. It was rather eerie and strange. While at the same time faint.

Back at the hanger, the others where still waiting."Did the flower go that far?"Miho wondered. Looking to Shiryu."Does she normally take this long?"

"We should go look for her."Shun suggest about to go. For Shiryu to stop him.

"She'll be fine, knowing her she most likely became side track."he sighs."Just as she always does. Still-"He begins to think, when suddenly and explosion shook the place. Alarming and starling everyone. The children scream in fear, Miho quickly covers them.

The guys hurry and rush outside, to see the damage and find out who was attacking. Finding to their horror just a few hangers down one of them on fire and filled with dark thick smoke. Realizing suddenly the direction they where all looking in, Shiryu rushes off.

"May!"