Chapter 16: Unexpected News

On Kinmoku, Princess Kakyu got an interesting message. It was simple and straightforward but she was still confused. She summoned her three Starlights to her- since they had just returned from Earth and would know what was going on. But when she told them the news, she got an even more confusing reaction from them. Taiki and Yaten looked over at Seiya, who didn't look up, staring at his hands. "Princess, I need to return," Seiya insisted seriously. "And what of your duty here?" Kakyu demanded. Taiki and Yaten, sensing the upcoming conflict, slipped out quickly. "Princess, this child is mine," Seiya told her. "I was under the impression that she had a relationship with Sailor Neptune," Kakyu pointed out. "She did- they broke up and then Haruka and I started to date," Seiya explained carefully. "I see. Then you have a month on Earth," Kakyu said. "Princess, if I return, I intend to remain," Seiya told her quietly. He knew that it would come down to this decision; Haruka and their child or Kinmoku and his duty to his princess.