Disclaimer: -_-``zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz * ....O_o Wha...? Oh you want a disclaimer eh? Well, I'll put one this time but I don't think anybody really reads them. They've become a lost art. * yawn * Alright; I don't own Saint Seiya/Knights of the Zodiac at all and yes I've made money off of em. That's right I'm counting several magically invisible hundred dollar bills as we speak. So ha!

Author's Note/Warning: This is a story I've been working on for the past couple of months and is my first Saint Seiya/Knights of the Zodiac angsty fic. There are hints of yaoi and suicidal feelings/actions so be warned! I am just letting this story take on a life of it's own as I started writing it with one plot in mind but that whole pesky Hades saga popped into my head because it's the only part I've been reading recently. Believe me, I didn't want it to be another retelling of the Hades story and I'm trying not to and boy is it hard. Ok, as always, I don't care if I get flames as I know this story is a piece of *** But I enjoy getting critiqued because it makes me a better writer. And so enjoy the story :)

Shun: Umm what kind of a disclaimer is that?

Hyoga: I don't know, but I'm not gonna ask her...

Seiya: Shh, Ronin Warriors is starting...

Shiryu: How can you watch that show? I mean just look at that armor!

Seiya: Hmm? I kinda like their armor.

Ikki: Be afraid. Be very afraid....

Rekkanotara: AHEM!?! What's all that supposed to mean?! Don't think I can't see you backing away from me..... Hey! Come back here!.....Oh, please do enjoy the story while I try take care of some annoying little business......(Runs like a bat outta hell after Ikki...........)

Restless And Reckless:

By: Rekkanotara

Weak, alone....my fault...... This was all the young Andromeda saint could think despite all of the reassurances from his friends..... Friends? I have no friends. They only tolerate me and protect me because they are saints of Athena as well. It was my fault Seiya was hurt.

Both Seiya and Shun had been out running an errand for Saori as she was the reincarnation of Athena; the one they have sworn to protect and fight for, and therefore able to order them around up to a point.

It was a simple request; to get the gold helmet of Sagittarius from one of her island complexes and to bring it back to the Kido mansion.

Shun had a sneaking suspicion that he had been asked to do this because it was such a simple task. No one could possibly mess it up.

Seiya knew otherwise; everyone had noticed how despondent Shun had been lately and everyone was worried about the normally cheerful saint.

Saori had gathered up the remaining bronze saints one night while Shun slept a restless sleep in his room. Everyone agreed that he wouldn't agree to taking a small break to get away from it all and forcing him to go on a mock mission to retrieve the gold helmet seemed like the best way to get Shun to open up and relax.

Saori, Seiya, Ikki, Hyoga, and Shiryu knew of course that the helmet was safely secure in the basement of the house they were currently occupying. Everyone believed that the time away could give someone a chance to find out what was bothering their green haired friend.

Ikki had volunteered to go with Shun, but Hyoga had pointed out that Shun may suspect something if he were the one to go. In reality, all of them would've been happy to go and ease the emotional pain of the beautiful saint as they all loved and cared for him very much.

Leaning against the wall in his always calm demeanor, Shiryu had suggested that Seiya go with Shun as he was around Shun's age and could probably relate more.

The majority concluded that this was the best option open to them in this time of urgency. All of them had noticed Shun's ever decreasing appetite, the all too frequent blank stares were heartbreaking enough, and at times, Shun seemed to be apprehensive if not a little timid around them like a frightened animal.

So the next day Shun was given the news of the mission from Saori and after saying some quick goodbyes, he and Seiya took off in one of Saori's company helicopters for an island in the middle of nowhere. All had been quiet in the Kido mansion as the rest of them waited and hoped Seiya could reach Shun in some way.

Shiryu had resolved to reading quietly on the couch while Hyoga sat by the window staring out at the sky. Ikki was the only one really moving, he had been pacing around the balcony overlooking the nearby ocean and was alternating grabbing the railing and grinding his teeth to stuffing his hands in his jean pockets as he moved from one end of the balcony to the other; mumbling something under his breath.

Hyoga had watched the phoenix saint out of the corner of his eyes in between his own dazed thoughts. He had been able to hear Ikki say that he was Shun's brother and as such should've gone. Hyoga pushed a lock of golden blonde hair behind his ear and smiled slightly at Ikki's apparent worried tone. He caught himself in a small chuckle as Ikki continued his ranting by saying that Seiya better take care of Shun and that he better not make his brother cry or he'd make him pay dearly.

The saint of Cygnus knew how close the two brothers were as their father had abandoned them when they were younger and their mother had died leaving them alone to face the world with only each other to look to for guidance and support.

Hyoga seemed to be the most comfortable around the two brothers as he was close to Shun and Ikki wasn't as harsh on him as he was with the others in terms of attitude. This was partly because of Shun had confided in Ikki that he believed that Hyoga could possibly be his closest friend who actually liked him for who he was and not what he was. But it was only a slight feeling.

After that conversation with his little brother Ikki had sat down next to his brother on the balcony and pulled Shun closer to his muscular chest while ruffling his brother's stunning green hair with his hand. He tried to console the troubled teen by saying that the others liked him as well, but Shun seemed distant and just made him sigh in defeat. He had sensed that Shun mainly wanted company and so they just sat side by side staring at the sunset and eventually falling asleep with Shun nuzzling against his brother's chest and Ikki holding his brother close and sleeping with his chin on his head.

Saori had discovered the two saints early the next morning but thought better of interrupting the heart warming scene before her. But as the days went on and the battles for the pieces of the gold cloth became more harsh, Shun had seemed to sink into a deep depression worrying everyone especially Ikki who's normally stiff expression had changed to one of panic and frustration.

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aaaawww, it's a kodak moment. Wow, does anyone else's playlist go with whatever fanfiction they read? I swear I can turn on winamp in the background and no matter where I am in a story or whatever story I'm reading, the music just fits the situation. I'm starting to get spooked. Oh and a little bit of advice..... Don't; I repeat DON'T listen to flight of the bumblebee while you're trying to type, even if it's a cool electric guitar remake. Ok, I'm shooting for over 80 reviews here people and when that fails miseribly, I'll still continue with the story like a good little robot. I'm just gonna stop talking now.