-1Author's Notes: K, someone requested I do some Saga fluff concerning becoming Pope, but in my mind it became Gemini Twin fluff. Hee. Wait. Not that kind of fluff. (Glares) Kidding. I'm happy, can you tell?

BROTHERS FOREVER

Saga sighed. He entered the Gemini temple with a slow step. He followed the sounds of someone singing to the kitchen area. Kanon was singing something that sounded suspiciously like 'Spongebob Squarepants' as he made dinner. The younger twin had always been the better cook.

He smiled when he saw his elder brother. "Oh, hello Saga. Why the long face?"

Saga gave him a wane smile. "Athena named me the next Pope."

Kanon gave a bright smile. "That's great!"

Saga frowned. "If you think so."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Kanon asked.

Saga shook his head and left. He trudged to his room and plopped down on the bed. He stared at the ceiling thinking. He didn't know if he was fit to be Pope. Sure he had run Sanctuary for thirteen years, but under his rule it had become a place of death and despair. Who was to say that it wouldn't revert to that when he took back over?

Kanon walked in. "Saga," he asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"I don't think I'm fit to be Pope." Saga whispered. He curled up on his side facing the window. He could see the moon's crescent smile and the bright stars. Suddenly, his view was blocked by his twin's face. Kanon was smiling gently.

"Bro, you'll make a fine Pope. You already know what to do." he said.

"But that's just it, I only know how to rule this place with violence. I didn't rule like Shion." Saga retorted.

"You know how. I have faith in you." Kanon said. "You're not ruled by him anymore, so it'll be alright. You have it in you to lead us. I know you do."

Saga smiled genuinely at his little brother. He was only younger by a few minutes or so, but he always seemed to still be a kid. "Kanon, how old are you?"

"Twenty-eight physically. About seven mentally." the younger twin quipped.

"I can tell. What makes you so certain I'm up to this?"

Kanon looked pensive. "Because you're my big brother."

Saga tried to say something, but Kanon stopped him. "And because you know what it takes to lead, without the death and destruction. Yes, Sanctuary became a den of iniquity when you assassinated Shion, but with Athena here and you, well, you, Sanctuary won't fall. It will stay the way it is, the way it should be. You were ruled by madness before, and now you have faced and defeated your demons. You can be a just Pope. All you need is the chance to prove yourself."

Saga mulled it over, but found another problem. "But what about everyone that has been hurt by my misdeeds. Will they let themselves be ruled by me?"

"Aiolia will put in a good word for you Saga. He stood next to you when you took down the Wailing Wall."

"How do you know that?"

"By that time I had already died. I watched you. Saga, Aiolia stood next to you, and you took away the most precious thing he had. His brother. But the beauty is he forgave you. He knew of the evil that ruled your heart, and he knew that he couldn't blame you. Everyone does. For what it's worth, the Bronze Saints will support you."

"I guess you didn't hear the other news then."

"What other news?"

"Seiya and Shiryu are being elevated to the rank of Gold. Dohko is also retiring and Seiya will finally take over as Saint of Sagittarius."

Kanon grinned. "That's good. Both of them will defend you."

Saga looked unconvinced. "Kanon, has it occurred to you that I nearly killed Seiya. I don't think I have much of a friend there."

"But you do. Seiya saw first hand your insanity. I think he was the first after Athena to truly forgive you." Kanon said gently. "And anyway, I don't think that kid can carry much of a grudge. Too busy being noble."

Saga laughed. "Kanon you always had the razor edged wit. Are you sure?"

Kanon rolled his eyes. "How many times do I have to say this, Saga you'll do fine! Athena will be here, I'll be here, for her sake, Shion will probably be here bothering Mu. It's not like they're going to just throw you into it without a little help."

"I think that's what I wanted to hear most." Saga whispered.

Kanon frowned for a moment, but then he smiled. He reached out and touched Saga's shoulder. "Brother, I'll always be here for you. Always. I never wish to leave now that we both have a place here."

Saga reached out, and pulled his twin into a hug. "Thanks." he whispered.

"No prob." Kanon answered. Then he sniffed. "Ack! Dinner!" The younger twin jumped from the bed and ran into the kitchen as Saga laughed on the bed. The new Pope got up and walked to the kitchen to watch his brother desperately try to save the roast.

Kanon held up the scorched meat. "Looks like we're ordering out." he said glumly.

Saga laughed. "Why don't we both go bug Mu and Shion? I'm sure they won't mind, and anyway . . ." Saga got a mischievous look in his eye. "I am Pope, and you are my brother."

The Gemini Twins shared an equally maliciously, mischievous smile.

Down in Aries Temple, Mu and Shion got the eerie feeling that they were being hunted. "Master," Mu asked, "Why do I feel uneasy?"

Shion was putting the finishing touches on the stew he was making. "I don't know."

"Oh, Shion."

Both looked up to see the Gemini boys in the doorway. Saga was smiling sweetly. "You wouldn't happen to have enough for two more would you?"

The young and old Aries Saint shared a look. Shion sighed. "Mu, I think this is why you were uneasy. Sit, sit, we have enough for all of the Gold Saints."

"Thank you." Saga and Kanon said in unison.

"In that case . . ."

Nine heads appeared in the doorway. "What are you, bloodhounds?" They all nodded. Shion sighed again. "Mu, get the extra chairs."

Mu ran to do as he was told. "Yes master."

Later, amid all the noise of the Gold Saints toasting their former Pope, Kanon raised his glass to Saga. "Brothers forever?"

Saga smiled and raised his own wine. "Brothers forever."

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