Saint Seiya Confessions
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Chapter Four: Hearts Aflame
Pope Shion's Point of View
By: Princess Nysa
I watched as my young assistant Amethyst helped the other maids pass out drinks and random sandwiches to myself and the other Gold Saints when Death Mask threw his drink at Amethyst before I could say a word. Amethyst threw the coffee mug right at Death Mask's face.
" You ass," Amethyst said, "if you keep picking on me at random times, Death Mask, God, and Athena both show you mercy because I won't. I promise I will beat you like a throw rug."
I really should ask Amethyst how long this had been going on because the iciness of her voice told its tale, but now I had other cares, as does Amethyst. I watched as Amethyst bowed graciously, and we all sighed enviously at Amethyst's graceful movement.
I did ask Mu if he knew why Amethyst sounded so cold. Mu told me everything he mainly knew because he had seen some of the others pick on Amethyst. I knew I had to change the law about my servants and assistants fighting back. I did call Death Mask to my office and reprimanded him.
As the day wore on, I became more frustrated with worry for Amethyst because it began to rain like cats and dogs. Dohko and I rechecked her office, and she wasn't there. I suddenly felt Mu's cosmos, and there stood Amethyst. Mu did tell me Aphrodite ambushed Amethyst and Death Mask in Athens and Amethyst was very upset. I just began to belittle the young woman. I suppose calling her a little idiot went a bit too far because even Dohko shook his head, but what gained our attention was when Amethyst slammed her right fist into the doorway, and she bit my head off.
"Master Shion, instead of biting my head off because of your stupid law and stupidity, how about changing it? You and the rest of Athena's idiots keep picking on me like you all do, except a few. I promise I will beat you all like throw rugs." Amethyst whispered coldly.
Dohko, who had been watching and listening, could see Amethyst crying and how angry she was. He had said nothing as he gently wrapped Amethyst's injured right hand.
I watched the exchange between them, and I could see why Amethyst was crushing on Dohko. I could not help feeling jealous of my best friend and sometimes lover. Amethyst feels the same way about me, but she respects my position and Dohko's.
Sighs.
"Ame, how long has Cancer Death Mask and Pisces Aphrodite bullying you?" My voice was quiet and serene once again.
Ame looked at the ceiling with a slow blush and drew in a deep breath as she met my gaze,
"Last spring, when they noticed I was crushing on two gentlemen. But I'm not going to try to do anything with them," she hummed, shrugging with a sad smile on her lips.
"Why ever not?" Dohko asked as he watched Amethyst's face closely while exchanging a look with me.
"Because I don't want to get between their relationship," Amethyst stated, once more shrugging. "I think I'm going to go home now, Dohko-san. and Shion-sama." Amethyst ran from the office.
We both let out a collective sigh and looked at each other as realization sunk in, and her words hit us like sweet petals of laughter.
We both gave chase after Amethyst.
Amethyst sensing us, ran harder and ignored our call for her to stop. The next thing we knew, our Amethyst fell into a ditch. Dohko got to our Amethyst first.
"Ouch," I heard as Dohko carried our Amethyst out of the ditch. I began immediately looking for more injuries and gently scolding her in the fading sunlight.
"Is it just me, or does Shion sama like scolding me," she stated, shrugging and giving a sad smile.
"Amethyst, you silly girl, you scared us both when you fell into that ditch, so yes, he is scolding you, and sometimes you need it," Dohko murmured against Amethyst's ear.
Amethyst turned bright pink.
I gave a silent sigh as Mu appeared beside me. I could see the faint smile as he observed our Amethyst in Dohko's arms.
"You summoned me, Master Shion," Mu asked quietly.
I looked over at Mu, smiling, "Ah, yes could you let Sagittarius Aiolos know that Amethyst will be staying as my guest in the Citadel of Athena? If he asks why just let him know that the foolish girl had taken a spill down a ditch."
Amethyst began to struggle wildly in Dohko's arms when Dohko smacked her ass hard and growled warningly. Amethyst stopped working and gave a little yelp.
"Dohko san, you didn't have to smack my ass that hard, you know," Amethyst stated, looking up into his green eyes.
A growl was his only reply.
I had to laugh gleefully while watching this exchange. I started the trek up the Citadel with Dohko following. The door to the guest room was open, and Dohko let her down softly. I began to point out things in the room and where the bathroom was.
I told Amethyst to freshen up in the bathroom, and supper will be waiting for her in the main dining room. I went and showered, as did Dohko in Libra.
We met up in the main dining hall. I said nothing as we entered, and the other Gold Saints were assembled. Amethyst turned bright pink as all eyes fell on her. I should have warned her, but I could not chance Amethyst running away again since our foolish girl fell into a ditch, and luckily, she wasn't hurt any further than her broken right hand.
Dohko offered Amethyst his left arm, and I showed her my right arm and entered the main hall with each Saint bowing and Amethyst bowing to each graciously. I could see the smug look on Dohko's face as we flaunted our Amethyst in front of the boys (Technically speaking, the boys were older than myself and Dohko). We led the way into the main dining hall. We all sat down, and dinner was served. I watched as Amethyst chatted with Mu, Shaka, and Aldebaran. Aiolos and Aiolia smile happily at the once orphan girl who found love among Athena's Saints.
Later that night, the stars and the moon came out to play in the night sky. Dohko and I sat in the Garden of Eden as Amethyst danced in front of us. Although no words were spoken of love, it was felt and accepted by us.
To Be Continued!