Chapter 2
A few moments later Jane was in Athena's private quarters. Saori looked at the woman in front of her and said:
- Jane, you might be wondering why would I ask you to come see me, am I right?
- Yes, Athena-sama.
- Well, I want to make a party, here in the Sanctuary for my Saints.
- Okay, when?
- Tomorrow.
- Tomorrow? But it's impossible!
- Jane, they told me you were the best. And I believe it. Here you have a list. Oh, and I want you to sign a contract with me.
- A contract?
- Yes, I want you to work for me.
- Okay.
She signed the contract and then she started to read the list. She noticed something and said:
- Athena-sama, there must be a mistake here in this list.
- Why do you say that?
- It says here that you want me to sing.
- That's right.
- But…
- I know you can sing; that music you have on your mobile phone I know you can sing it very well.
- Who…
- Your old boss. I want you to sing it tomorrow. Here, in this list you have the music I want you to play in the party.
She picked the other list and read it, most of them were marked. So she asked Saori:
- The marked ones are…
- Those are the ones I want you to sing.
- But those are the most of them!
- I want to hear your voice.
- Without being impolite let me say: Enfer!
- You speak French too?
- Yes I do. But I had bad experiences with French men.
- Really? You can tell me. I hope I can become your friend.
- Me too. But you can check my past if you want to, I don't like to speak of it.
She got up and started to walk down the stairs. Once again she had to pass the twelve houses. When she was passing the Pisces temple, Aphrodite noticed her tired expression so he got closer to her and asked:
- Is everything alright?
- No it isn't!
- What happened?
- Athena wants to make a party for the Saints, here in the Sanctuary.
- When?
- Tomorrow! I can't organize things that quickly alone! I can't!
- Calm down. Here take a seat.
He led her to the sofa and helped her sit down, and then he gave her a cup of tea.
- If you want to, I can help you.
- Really?
- Sure.
- Thank you Aphrodite-sama.
- You're welcome. I'll help you with the decoration, the costumes and make-up.
- You're my saviour!
- So, who are the singers?
- Well, I'm going to sing most of the songs.
- Really? Great! You have a great skin, a beautiful hair, a beautiful face… But I'm going to transform you in a way that all the men there tomorrow will fall in love with you.
- Well, I don't want that.
- It's an expression. But why do you hide your beautiful face behind your hair?
- I'm a little shy, so…
- Well tomorrow you can't be shy. Now let's prepare everything for tomorrow!
They left the Pisces temple and went to place to where Athena wanted the party and started preparing everything. At midnight everything was done: the decoration was done, the music was picked, the others singers were ordered, the food and drinks were being prepared and Aphrodite had made all of the costumes that Jane would wear. In the next day, the only thing that had to be done was the make-up. Aphrodite didn't feel tired, but Jane did. She hadn't eaten anything since lunch and she was weak. She was feeling absolutely exhausted and everything around her was spinning and then Jane fainted.
Aphrodite picked her up and went to the Scorpio temple, where he supposed the other Saints were. And he was right; they were all there, with the exception of Dohko that was in China. When they saw her fainted in the arms of Aphrodite, all of them hurried over to them and Camus spoke up:
- Aphrodite what the hell did you do to her?
All of them were shocked to hear Camus talk that way. He ignored the stares and continued:
- Well? If Athena-sama finds out…
- I didn't do anything! She's tired! I assume that all of you already know about the party tomorrow!
- Yes, and?
- Well I was helping her preparing it until now! I don't feel tired, but she does! And she didn't eat anything since she arrived here!
Without anything else to say, Camus went away but was looking carefully at everything they did to her. Truth be told, none of them knew how to treat her, and Athena had left so… It was up to Camus! Seeing that all of them were hitting on her face in an attempt to wake her up, Camus stood up from the sofa and without saying a word, he took her from Aphrodite's arms and laid her on the big sofa. He then turned to Milo and ordered:
- Go get me some clean towels and crackers!
- What are you going to do?
- Just do it!
Milo went away and all the Gold Saints were looking at everything Camus did. Then Aiolia asked:
- What are you going to do with the towels?
- I'm going to put them in her forehead.
- But for that, they need to be wet. Don't they?
- Yes, but I will use my Cosmo.
- And the crackers?
- It's for her to eat when she wakes up! It's obvious!
Milo came back with the towels and the crackers. Camus picked one towel, put it on her forehead and started to burn his Cosmo. Then Milo made the question that everyone was thinking but that none had the courage to make.
- Why are you so concerned about her?
Hearing this, made Camus think: "Yeah, why am I so concerned about her well being? Maybe… Maybe… What the hell is this felling? First I take her picture and now I take her from Aphrodite's arms? What… It can't be! I can't… Mon Dieu!"
Before he could think of any answer to give to Milo, Jane started to wake up:
- Where… Where am I?
And surprising everyone, Camus talked with a smooth voice, like a man who's talking to his lover.
- Stay down. You've fainted. You are in Scorpio temple.
- The preparations…
Aphrodite went near her and said:
- It's all done! Rest.
- But I…
Camus didn't let her talk. He picked one of the crackers, put it into her mouth and said:
- Eat this. You are weak and tired.
Then Milo asked:
- Where are you staying?
She was going to answer but Camus said:
- She is in no condition of staying alone. She has to stay here tonight. Aphrodite can she stay with you?
- Sure.
- Very well.
Camus picked her up and started to go to the Pisces temple, followed by Aphrodite. When they arrived, he indicated a bed where she was going to sleep and Camus laid her down. He was walking out of the bedroom when she said in a weak voice:
- Thank you Camus-sama. And I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused.
- You're welcome. And don't worry about it.
In the living room Camus said to Aphrodite before leaving:
- If you need help with her call me. Alright?
- Sure.
Camus went away and Aphrodite went to check on Jane. He found her crying and repeatedly saying:
- Pourquoi? Pourquoi?
Aphrodite didn't speak French, so telepathically he asked Camus:
- Camus, what does "Pourquoi" mean?
- It means "why". Why do you ask?
- Jane is saying that repeatedly.
Camus went silent and Aphrodite said:
- Well, thanks. Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
Aphrodite got closer to Jane, sat in the bed and asked:
- Why are you crying?
- Oh, Aphrodite-sama! It's nothing!
She cleaned her eyes and tried to force a smile. But Aphro didn't buy it.
- Jane, you can trust me. Tell me.
- Can you keep a secret? Between us two?
- Of course.
- Promise me you won't tell anyone! Not even Athena!
- I promise!
- Well, here it goes. To start, my birth name isn't Jane, it is Marie!
- Marie? But that's a…
- A French name, yes. I'm French.
- You are? But you have a British accent!
- Let me tell you the story, and then you'll understand.
- Very well. But first answer me one question: Have you ever met Camus before coming here?
End of chapter two.