Saint Seiya: The Love Stories
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Chapter Nine: The Bull & The Rabbit
Taurus Aldebaran's Point of View
By: Lady Mochizuki

I am watching as Gabriella chases Moses off with a broom. I had to smile as my friend and neighbor Mu side-step as Brie(her nickname) swung the broom like her Master swings Excaliber. Moses doesn't stand a chance against Brie unless Shura decides to pity him and stops Brie. I look over at Mila sitting on the top stairs drinking cocoa while listening to what is happening. I could see a smirk on Mu's niece's face.

Mu smirks knowingly at me as he watches the scene before him. I knew what Mu was thinking, and I usually do, but would someone like Brie want someone like me? I still think it's because Brie doesn't like bullies and idiots.

" Uncle Aldebaran, why do you think you are not worthy of love?" Mila blurted out rather bluntly, making me blush beet red.

I didn't answer because I didn't want to face my worst fear.

"Well, you must know not all girls are interested in looks or wealth. But you should know I love you like a niece would love her uncle. Your gentleness and kind heart attract people to you, not your looks or what you can give them." Mila said softly, leaning up and kissing my cheek.

I mumbled something about perspective's little blind niece while Mu chuckled.

I smiled despite myself. I looked in time to see Shura shaking his head in disbelief as he asked,

"What started this smackdown?"

"Moses was being an obnoxious asshole to Aldebaran, so Brie decided to smack him into next year. I held Mila back. I figured Brie could beat him like a throw rug. Now if the two ladies had pounced, I am sure Moses would wish he had stayed in bed." Mu answers Shura.

Shura only shook his head in disbelief as we all heard Moses yell,

" Someone call off this little psycho. Ouch, ouch."

Then we all heard Brie snap,

"Psycho?!, Oh, I'll show you psycho. You overstuffed the whale. I had warned you male Silvers to leave Aldebaran alone, but no, you bunch of overstuffed jackasses don't, and since Aldebaran won't do anything about it because he's too nice and gentle. And since no one else except for Mila and me will stick up for him."

Kanon and Saga joined us as we heard Moses yelp. Brie strikes again with the broom. Then it went quiet as Death Mask and the other Gold Saints joined us. I saw Mila smirk knowingly.

Then we all heard footsteps running toward Taurus, with an occasional yelp from Moses as Brie swung the broom. Yet no one made a move to help Moses. Everyone looked at Shura or me except Mila, who continued sipping her cocoa.

"Aldebaran, please call off Brie. " Moses begs.

I didn't move, with Mila glaring at me as she sipped her cocoa. We all saw Brie swing the broom at Moses's legs, knocking him on his ass, and she raised the broom with a dangerous glint.

"Sword Dancer, that's enough because I am certain he has learned his lesson." Pope Shion stated. He looked like he was trying not to laugh.

Moses nodded his head earnestly while holding his hand defensively. Brie lowers the broom slowly while still glaring daggers looking at me meaningfully.

Moses is biting his lower lip, looking sheepishly at us, and seeing Mila glaring daggers at him. He whimpers in defeat.

"Aldebaran, I'm sorry for being a bully and a fool. My behavior is very unbecoming of a Saint of Athena. Please forgive me,"

I nodded and waved him off. Moses flees as Mila and Brie growl. The others burst out with laughter as Mila and Brie high-fived each other.

I cleared my throat, gaining everyone's attention, including Brie's.

"Brie, may I ask you why you like me? I'm not exactly the handsome of the Saints or the smartest of the Saints or the wealthiest of the Saints either?' I asked, looking at the ground, blushing.

I felt someone cup my chin as I look up into a pair of beautiful hazel eyes. I had forgotten Brie was the tallest of the Amazon, and she's a few inches shorter than me, which is what I adored about her.

"Aldebaran, I'm not shallow like some girls because looks don't matter. I don't care if you're rich or poor or smart because, let me put it to you, this Death Mask isn't brilliant. That's why he has Aphrodite to think for him. (The statement had everyone chuckling while Death Mask glared coldly at Brie), but I love your kind heart and gentle soul, which made me fall in love with you first." Brie stated with confidence releasing my chin and smiling knowingly.

Surprised, I leaned against one of the pillars nearest me, pondering her words further. I began to blush as her words sunk in. Gabriella cupped my chin smiling.

"I meant what I said, Aldebaran," Brie stated, "I do love you."

I smiled lovingly, finally convinced. I leaned down and kissed my Rabbit.

Everyone cheers as I hid my face in her shoulder as I whispered,

"I love you, too, my Rabbit Princess.

Brie only smiled happily.

I turned to see Milo glowering at Mila. I wonder why?

End of this Chapter!