From now on I will be noting down the concept that prompted me to write each story.
Concept: Seiya isn't the only one with something comforting and insightful to say to Saori when they talk by the waterfall. A remake of a scene from the Netflix remake.
Yeah. I know. I did use the classic series names because I'm more used to using them.
Disclaimer: I do not own Saint Seiya or any of the included characters. They all belong to Masami Kurumada.
"They say Fate is a cruel mistress, but I don't believe that. I think that what most people call 'Fate' is just their way of forcing their own expectations onto you. But that's the funny thing about Fate. Your fate is your own, not anyone else's. And the way I see it, you can either lie down and accept the fate others have drawn out for you, or, you can stand up. You can fight to make your own path."
"Huh?" Saori asked as she turned to stare a Shun. The Andromeda Saint smiled at her.
"Miss Alanna said that to me when I was just a kid."
"Who is Miss Alanna?" Hyoga asked
"The Cassiopeia Saint." Shun explained. "When I was just a kid, right after I arrived on Andromeda Island, me and the other trainees were told the myth of Andromeda, about how she sacrificed herself for her people. I remember getting so mad when I heard it. I couldn't focus on training, or lectures, or my chores, or anything at all because I was so mad. Eventually, Miss Alanna pulled me aside. That's when I just... kind of snapped. I just didn't get it. 'If the Andromeda Saint is destined to die, then why do we have one at all? Why can't we just throw the Andromeda Cloth in the deepest, darkest hole Sanctuary has to offer, and leave it there permanently?' I asked.
"That's when Miss Alanna said that to me. I think it's pretty applicable here too."
"And how does a saying about fate apply here?" Hyoga scoffed.
"Because everyone is saying Athena is 'fated' to fail in her duty to protect humanity?" Shun suggested, making a face at the Cygnus Saint. She turned to stare at Saori. "What you said is right. A bunch of complete strangers have decided what you're going to do with your life based on some prophecy, but if that's not what you want do, then why listen to them? Make your own destiny."
And I'm not sure what else to write, so I'll leave it here.
See you soon.
