Saint Seiya Confessions
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Chapter Fourteen: Karaoke Night
Pope Shion's Point of View
By: Lady Mochizuki
I watch as Esmeralda spars with my childhood friend. I laugh when Esmeralda pats Dohko on his ass as she slides through his legs with a playful look. I called a halt because I could see that devilish naughty smirk on my young student's face, which could spell trouble for Dohko. Never mind, he is a Gold Saint because my little peacock could pull pranks far more elaborate than Yasmine could ever pull, and if she decides to pull one during a sparring match is much worse.
I watch Esmeralda shake hands with Dohko with that naughty, playful smirk. Dohko only puts her in a headlock and gives her a noogie for that look on her face. I heard my little peacock whimper, and I growled warningly, which made Dohko let go of her. I gave Esmeralda a curt nod and waved her off dismissively.
Dohko looks over at me, smiling knowingly.
"Well, you get your mind out of the gutter, you old pervert. Esmeralda is three centuries younger than both of us, and beside it is a goat she wants to snare." I scolded Dohko.
"I know, Shion, and I see you haven't tried shipping her back to Jamil and making her stay there yet. Are you easing up the father figure in you?" Dohko said with a smile playing on his lips.
I shook my head and sighed.
"I tried to lock her in Jamil twice, and your student, my granddaughter, and the other boys broke her out twice, so I have given up on that idea. Mu suggested I let her be, and maybe Shura will finally do something with her, or at least that is what Mu and I are hoping. If not, I will smack that idiot goat up his head for being just as stupid as Death Mask," I stated heatedly, holding up one fist.
Dohko only smiles as he watches Owl Saint Jana and Esmeralda go to the commune showers together. I only smiled as I knew Jana had tickled Dohko's fancy.
I still remember when I met Esmeralda. She was a combination of Mu and Kiki rolled up regarding personality and energy. Lady Athena had found her on the streets of Tokyo, and she thought the unruly child would be a good match for me. Oh boy, all I could do was stop myself from strangling her whenever she challenged my patience or authority—damn brat.
I got ready for the Karaoke/Poetry Night in the Grand Arena, where everyone will be tonight for singing and dancing. I hope my ears don't bleed from all the terrible singing or lousy poetry.
It was worse than I could imagine. I saw Esmeralda sitting with the bronze boys even though she was a Silver Saint. I could see she was bored out of her mind.
Shura stood up and began to sing, which gained everyone's attention, and his dark eyes fell on Esmeralda (A/N: reader, insert your song, but I chose "The Rose" by Bette Milder). I saw the slow pink blush on Shura's face as he walked toward Esmeralda, who was smirking and singing along with Shura. Of course, I knew my little peacock could sing, but Shura took me by surprise.
I watched as Shura presented Esmeralda with a single red rose,e which I recognized could be from Aphrodite's private collection and not the ones he fought with. Esmeralda took the rose from Shura with a shy smile playing on her lips when, all of a sudden,
"Baka, will you just ask him out already, or we swear we will lock you in the closet with him," Twilight and Brie snapped at their friend.
I tried not to laugh when Esmer blushed beet red when Shura just kissed her passionately and whispered in her ears as to what it was. I can only guess. I watch them walk past me as Esmer whispers to me,
"Going to watch a movie."
I only smiled happily at her. I am happy with my peacock.
To Be Continued!