Past vs Present

Previously: Harpies invaded the Underworld as Cheshire and Hades are confronted with their pasts on either end. Sorako has finally taken the first step to bringing back the past by attacking Athena and Poseidon's domain.

Disclaimer: Meme12 does not own Saint Seiya or any of their characters. She does however owns the following OCs: Sorako, Cain, Heros, Drakon, Basil (mentioned), Anax, Mia, Rio, others to be mentioned.

AU- Everyone is alive, what if Hades and Athena form a treaty? Contains shonen ai, F x M pairings and OCs

Sanctuary, Athena's temple

It took mere seconds for Saori to be roughly pulled out from her thoughts when she senses a flicker of unfamiliar cosmo that rapidly begun to spread through Sanctuary. "How...?" She murmurs just as gnarled root tendrils erupted from the floors and walls of her temple and Saori summons her Nike in the nick of time to create a barrier that deflected the attacks. The tendrils were undeterred as it came rushing towards her once more. Saori immediately flares her cosmo, disintegrating the roots in the process. "Show yourself!" Saori shouted, her cosmo raise and ready to strike in any moment just as a voice rang out. "How nostalgic…"

Saori steadies herself as the roots slowly retreats and begin twisting around each other, forming a humanoid figure. Soon the roots crumbled away, revealing a slender cloaked figure in its place. The figure looks around impassively as she continues speaking. "From the time we existed…Even before Lord Hades joined the Holy Wars…This place, the warriors…this cosmo…it has not changed at all…" The figure trails off as she fixes her gaze of Athena. "For that I am grateful. It makes my mission simpler." Reaching beneath her cloak, she pulls out a jade coloured orb. "Goddess of War Athena, surrender your soul for your penance towards your transgressions against Lord Hades."

Solo Manor

The young heir of the Solo Enterprises was relaxing on the beach. Sitting up from the blanket, he stretches just as a shadow approaches him. "Ah thank you Sorrento." The lilac haired male nods as he hand Julian his drink. "This weather is wonderful Lord Julian." The blue haired male nods. "I agree as well." "So do I." Both males jump at the third voice as they look ahead seeing a cloaked figure standing several feet away from them. Sorrento was quick to stand in a defensive position before Julian as the cloaked figure seem unperturbed as he looks around and occasionally pausing to wiggle the toes of his bare feet in the sand of the beach. "Excuse me, this is a private beach. Please leave." The cloaked figure jumps slightly, as if startled before chuckling nervously as he scratches his cheek. "Ah…sorry, sorry. I got a bit nostalgic but I can't really leave since I'm on a mission." Sorrento tenses up at the words. "A mission?" The cloaked figure grins beneath the hood. "I need souls and I see two worthy ones before me…" As he spoke, the male pulls out a blue crystal orb. "A Mariner and the Lord of the Seas Poseidon himself. They will make great gifts for Lord Cain himself." Immediately, Sorrento draws his flute as the waves erupted behind the cloaked figure revealing translucent water maidens with webbed fingers. The seemingly stunning maidens smile innocently before breaking into a song. "Lord Julian get down and cover your ears!" Sorrento shouts as he brings his flute to his lips just as the first note drops. The seemingly nectar sweet and seductive melody immediately brought Sorrento to his knees. "Sorrento!" Julian exclaims only to find himself on his knees as well, his body seemingly heavier with each note of the song. "Beautiful right? These sea nymphs have really great voices. Shame that they use it to actually drown people but I guess they really come to great use now…huh…?" The male pauses in his monologue as he hears a flute. It's piercing yet gentle melody overpowering the songs of the creatures he sent out. He watches as the movements of the sea nymphs begin to slow down as the melody increases in volume.

"Fall into a deep sleep. Dead End Symphony!" The nymphs shrieked as they collapsed on the sand, writhing in pain as Sorrento slowly rises to his feet. There was a glow and as the light fades, Sorrento was covered in an orange armour with golden patterns. "…Sorrento…" The lilac haired male turned to his friend/lord. "Are you alright, Lord Julian?" "Sorrento…how…?" Sorrento closes his eyes, contemplating how he can explain the situation. His attempts to explain were interrupted by clapping. "That is some wonderful music that you have performed." Sorrento's eyes widened as his stance remained defensive. "How...are you not affected by my Dead End Symphony…?" The cloaked male tilts his head. "Oh I am affected…somewhat…" The male takes a step and nearly stumbles but straightens quickly. "But I guess I can kind of delay the…effects until I get the job done." At those words, Sorrento fares his cosmo. "Then you will meet your end… Dead End Climax!" The affected sea nymphs shriek in pain as they begin to dissolve into puddles of water yet the cloaked male remained unaffected. "How…" "This music…it's so beautiful. If only he was here…perhaps you would have made such a beautiful company…" Before Sorrento could even react, A tendril of water smacked him right off his feet and knocked away his flute. "Sorrento!" Julian exclaims as he moved forward only to find himself being bound by a translucent water tendril. Looking up, they watched as tendrils of sea water emerges from the sea behind the cloaked figure. "How…?" The figure beams brightly from under his cloak. "Time to finish the job. I'm sorry to have to do this Siren…Lord Poseidon." Julian groans as he tries to free himself from the water tendril only to find a sea nymph right in his face. Cold, smooth webbed hands gripped his face tightly, forcing his gaze at her. Julian continues to struggle fruitlessly as the maiden smiles before opening her mouth as a bright glow erupted from it. "Lord Julian!"

Sanctuary, Athena's Temple

The purple haired goddess's eyes narrow at the words as she levels her staff defiantly at the person before her. "…Who are you…? Why are you using Hades's name for your transgressions?" The figure stared for a moment before lowering her head. Soon, her shoulders begun to tremble, and she threw back her head in a crazed maniacal laughter. In the process, the hood slips off, revealing a young woman in her late twenties, long blond and brown hair tied up in somewhat messy bun. She continues laughing for a full minute before slowly calming down. "Ah…I keep forgetting how the reincarnation process works…All those memories disappearing down the River of Styx and everyone is reborn on a brand-new slate… Even for those who are gods…" The young lady wipes away the tears of mirth from her eyes as she faces the goddess before her. "Then again…it doesn't matter anymore doesn't it… For him, I will wipe away Lord Hades's regrets and bring back his smile once more. Starting with your soul!"

With a wave of a hand, the gnarled roots charges towards Saori who blocks it with her barrier once more. The goddess grits her teeth as she senses an immense change in the strength of the roots. "It is stronger now, she hasn't fought at her full strength yet." Saori thinks to herself as the roots started to wrap around the barrier, causing cracks to form. "Give in Athena. Surrender your soul for our cause!" Her opponent exclaims as she applied more pressure on the barrier, cracking it further. Eventually, the roots broke through the barrier and wrapped themselves around the purple haired goddess. "I'm surprised, I would have thought I needed more power to capture you…" The female murmurs as the roots brought Saori closer to her. "…What…do you need my soul for…?" Her opponent smiles. "To revive Lord Hades's closest confidant. Your soul will definitely boost the rate of his revival…but I need more…" Saori's eyes soon widened as she felt the rapid decline of cosmos within Sanctuary alongside the sounds of anguished and frightened screams. "You…!" Her words fell short as she sees the glowing jade orb right before her. "Don't worry, I will make this quick and painless."

Heinstein Mansion

"Greatest Caution." The purplish Wyvern behind Drakon roars before charging straight towards the intended target. Rhadamanthys immediately shoves Cheshire behind him as he took the attack head on. "Lord Rhadamanthys!" Cheshire shouted as he watches the Brit struggle with the attack. The cosmo made Wyvern roars as Rhadamanthys grips it's jaws, trying his back to push back the beast. "What…strength…is this…It's almost like…that man's…attack…" Rhadamanthys thinks to himself as he was steadily being pushed back, his surplice cracking with the mere force of the attack. "Lord Rhadamanthys!" "Che..shire…bring them…back…!" The unibrow male growls as his surplice cracked further as the Wyvern struggles to break free from its grip. "You are strong indeed…" Rhadamanthys focuses back to his opponent who didn't even seem to be strained at the large output of cosmo released in his attack. "However, it's not enough. You haven't…tamed the Wyvern thoroughly." "What…?" The words caught Rhadamanthys off guard and that one second resulted in the Wyvern breaking free. It swallowed the blond whole before exploding with a loud roar. "Lord Rhadamanthys!" Cheshire screamed as the blond came crashing down, unresponsive and covered in burns. Before he could move, Drakon teleported right before the unconscious male. He grips the male by the neck, his fingers gripping tightly forming indents in the skin. "Drakon!" The brown-haired male stares impassively. "…Choose wisely Cheshire. If you join us, I will spare him. If not, I will take his soul."

Underworld

"Isn't it wonderful?" Sorako asks as the carnage from each selected area was reflected in each sphere. "Why…?" "Hmm?" Hades gaze back at Sorako with a mixture of fury and sadness. "Why are you…doing this…?" Sorako beams back brightly as he approaches the Lord of the Underworld. "All I want…is for us to be together once more…A family again like the old times…" Hades continues to stare numbly as Sorako continues. "In order for that to happen, I need souls. The souls from those gods and goddesses will definitely provide a boost in our plans. I will also be able to remove the thorns in our side at the same time… Isn't that wonderful?" The brown haired male giggles brightly while Ananx watches on with a wry smile, his eyes hidden by his hair. Thanatos and Hypnos could only stare numbly as they feel the chill climbing up their backs. This man standing before them was a far cry from the gentle pacifist within the depths of their memories. "Now then…" Sorako states as he turns to face the Lord of the Underworld, green eyes gazing into blue. "Let's go home Lord Hades."

Heinstein Mansion

Drakon and Cheshire continue to stand in a stalemate as the other male's grip continues to tighten around Rhadamanthys's throat. "Your decision?" Cheshire bit his lip harshly, his lithe body trembling in rage and anguish. "…Why…?" Drakon stares impassively as Cheshire looks back at him, tears forming in his gaze. "What is so important that you will go against your honour in battle…?" The male remains silent as Cheshire shouts at him. "Answer me Drakon!" Drakon stares back wordlessly before looking up at the sky. "…He loved the sky." Cheshire blinks as Drakon continues his monologue. "The clear blue skies, the greenery…Basil loved it so much. When we have the chance, we would come up top side and soar through the skies. His smile was always so bright…especially when he is soaring with his…our little one." Cheshire's gaze softens as Drakon's gaze grew nostalgic, his eyes misting slightly. "…I have my regrets. Not being able to protect Lord Hades was one of them…" He blinks and levels his gaze with Cheshire's. "Watching him die before me…helpless to even act…" Drakon's cosmo begin to fluctuate with unbridled anger, hatred and anguish. "You should know that feeling all too well am I right Cheshire?"

Cheshire remains silent as he shakily grips the front of his shirt, rubbing the pendent under the thin fabric as Drakon continues his rambling. "Now… I have a chance to see him again and if I have to be a demon for it to happen then so be it…" Rhadamanthys coughs as the grip around his neck tightens as Drakon's pupils formed slits. "Once again Cheshire, are you with us, or against us?"

Underworld

"Let's go home Lord Hades!" The Lord of the Underworld stares at the outstretched hand before glancing at Sorako, his lifeless grin etched onto his face. "…Home…?" Sorako grins wider as he nods. "Yes Lord Hades. Home is with us. Away from the people who couldn't feel your pain. Just us…with the cherry blossom trees…" As Sorako spoke, Hades notices inky tendrils creeping along the whites of his eyes. "Sorako…" "You have nothing left to be worried about…the Underworld will be alright…" "Sorako…" "You can finally be safe with us…" The Lord of the Underworld immediately grabs his ex comrade by the shoulders. "Sorako listen to me!" The brown haired male stops speaking and Hades notices the darkness ebb away from the male's eyes. Immediately, Hades pulls Sorako into a hug, his chin on the other male's shoulder. "Please…stop… Don't soil your hands for my regrets… For my sins…" Sorako remain silent as Hades continues speaking. "It's true, I would do anything to see all of you again…to see Cain again…but…" The Lord of the Underworld chokes on a sob before continuing. "But if this world has to be sacrificed…then there will be no point having him return to me…" Hades inhales shakily as he held Sorako close. "…We can't go back anymore…but you have all returned now…we can create new memories together…so please…spare their souls…" There was a moment of silence as Hades continue to hold on to Cain. "Lord Hades…" The Lord of the Underworld pulls back slightly. "Cain…?" The male smiles sadly. "I'm so sorry." Before Hades could even react, there was a bright glow and the Lord of the Underworld collapses into Sorako's arms. "Lord Hades!" Hypnos roared in anger while Anax's eyes widens in shock.

"Sorako, don't tell me you…" Sorako gently pats Hades's head as he raises his arm to show an onyx coloured orb, pulsating with a dark glow. "…Such a beautiful soul…so gentle…so naïve…" "Sorako!" Hypnos roars as he tries to charge towards the male only to find himself immobile. "What…" Sorako smiles gaze remain affixed on the crystal orb as the gold haired god spies the familiar shimmer of the cosmic threads binding him. "…Cosmic…Marionette… When did he…?" "Lord Hades is too kind." The God of sleep looks up as Sorako holds Hades close to him with one arm, the other clutching the pulsating onyx orb. "…He doesn't understand how close we are…how close we are to bringing our family back together…even Lord Cain…" Sorako murmurs as he brushes Hades's hair with his other hand, tears brimming in his eyes. "…Why can't you understand…? Why do you still forgive them for destroying everything that we had…for not helping us when we were in need of assistance…just watching as we were force to sacrifice everything while they stayed safe on the sidelines…?" Sorako spat the last line, hatred brimming in his cosmo as Anax looks away. As abruptly as the hatred appeared, it immediately faded and Sorako continues. "However, it will be alright now…we will protect you from all harm...until Lord Cain and everyone appears once more…" Green eyes flashed in determination as Sorako's cosmo begins to expand. "Even if this world will have to disappear for it to happen."

Hypnos wince as the cosmic threads tighten around him, cracking his armour and cutting into skin. He watches as Sorako gently laid Hades on the ground before standing slowly. "Now then, Lord Hypnos. Wouldn't you consider joining us?" The gold haired god glares. "Why would I do so?" Sorako beams cheerfully. "Even if it means not seeing Primrose again?" Hypnos's eyes widen in shock at the words. "…What do you mean…?" Sorako beams cheerfully. "It's as I say… I'm bringing back everyone…even Lady Primrose." Before Hypnos could even respond, a familiar cosmo erupted behind him. "Sorako!" Sorako teleports away, barely dodging the burst of power from a familiar silver haired God of Death. "Lord Thanatos." The god growls, hands crackling with cosmic energy. "I should skin your soul piece by piece for what you have done Sorako!" Sorako smiles softly. "I suppose you will refuse to join us as well?" Thanatos smirks. "I would rather you die and drown in the depths of Tartarus." Sorako sighs softly. "Such manners, what would Lady Primrose have said?" Thanatos's cosmo spike abruptly. "Do not say her name…You do not deserve to speak it!" Thanatos roars as he summons his cosmo, as a rift in the dimensions open behind him. "Consume him, Phobia of Tartarus!" Sorako watches on unperturbed as the souls came charging towards him. "It's too bad, Lord Thanatos…Lady Primrose would have loved to see both of you once more." Sorako held out a hand, creating a barrier that immediately dispelled the souls. "How…?" Sorako shuts his eyes before reopening them. "It's my turn." Sorako's eyes flashed and his cosmo begin to spike rapidly as an inverted crescent moon with a flame symbol underneath emerged on his forehead.

Before Thanatos could even react, Sorako had teleported to his side, delivering a sharp kick that sent him flying. Sorako reappeared behind Thanatos and delivered a swift kick to the God of Death's back, kicking him upwards. Thanatos grit his teeth, summoning his cosmo for another Terrible Providence only for Sorako to appear above him. The male barely blinked as he grabs Thanatos's arm, broke it before slamming the God advisor back down to the ground. "Thanatos!" Hypnos roars in anger as Thanatos crashes and remains motionless on the ground just as Sorako reappears and roughly presses his foot on Thanatos's chest, causing the god to spit out blood as he lowers himself to level his gaze with Thanatos. "You…huff…son of a…" "Shh…language Lord Thanatos." Sorako murmurs with a smile as he pulls out the pulsating onyx orb. "Lord Hades might be a bit scared in a new environment…a friend will do wonders." Thanatos's eyes widen as the orb begins to glow and Sorako grins maniacally. "This shouldn't hurt…much."

"Sorako! Look out!" At the shout, said male immediately pulled back, feeling a stinging sensation on his cheek as the newcomer made his presence known. "Sorako…stop this." The brown hair male touches the claw marks on his bloodied cheek before chuckling at the person standing before him. "I never expected to see you so soon…" Green eyes levelled themselves to gaze at bright yellow eyes. "It is so wonderful to see you once more, Cheshire."

To be continued

Hi everyone, Meme12 here. Yes it took a while this time round, for that I apologise (Bows low). Despite this, I hope everyone is staying well in these times and that the stories provide some comfort and entertainment. Please read and review! This is meme12 saying sayonara matta o!