Chapter Five– First Assignment, Succeed at all Costs.
It has been slightly over a month since the new Libra Gold Saint, Miyabi joined the team. Despite being the youngest and most inexperienced compared to the rest of the team, she has proven herself a dedicated saint of the Athena. Never swayed from a task given to her, never afraid to learn new things, always friendly and accepting, and thus Miyabi became well accepted by all the Gold Saints.
Today, it's finally the day where she will be carrying out her first mission. Attending a ball with Athena, while secretly executing an undercover operation.
Though the Gold Saints whine and complain about administrative duties and meaningless tasks, when it comes to an assignment, the professionalism kicks in. Due to Saori's position as the Head of the Graad Foundation, it was common for her to attend large events and to do so, the Gold Saints were assigned to protect her.
With the purpose of playing the part without revealing their true status of a saint, the Gold Saints were trained in etiquette and manners, ensuring they provide the highest level of escort to the Athena. Along with their good looks, whenever a Gold Saint attends an event with Saori, they would often attract eyes of admiration.
Today it was no different when the two tall handsome Gold Saints, Camus, and Milo crouched before Saga at the Pope's office dressed in their tuxedos.
"Aquarius Camus,"
"And Scorpio Milo reporting to duty."
Looking up from his desk, Saga nodded in acknowledgment and grabbed a file from his desk.
Together in the room were Kanon, Aldebaran, Aiolia, Deathmask, and Shura. The five Gold Saints assigned to administrative duty today. Unlike Saga, they kept their heads down and continued with their paperwork, used to the procedure of Gold Saints confirming the details of their assignment with the Pope before setting off.
Noticing there were only two people reporting to duty, Saga asked, a little surprised. "Where's Miyabi? Did she not come with you guys?"
With Saga's question, Camus and Milo exchanged a look knowing it was also unusual for Miyabi to be late. She was always known to be the most hardworking, keen member of the team. If she was asked to do something, she will always be prepared and ready at least an hour ahead of time.
It was then, they heard the sound of heels running hastily towards them.
"Sorry I'm late! I didn't expect to take this long running up the steps in this dress!" Entering the room was the Libra Gold Saint, Miyabi, dressed in a low V-neck red velvet sheath evening dress that wrapped around her lean yet proportioned figure, revealing a tiny waistline and curvy hips. Her pearl white thigh slightly exposed due to the high split on the side of her dress.
In addition, Miyabi applied makeup and set her hair up in a multilayered low bun, with some strands of hair on the side of her face in small wavy curls, ingeniously showing the sexy arc of her neckline. It was no doubt that Miyabi was too trained in knowing how to prepare herself for a formal event with Athena.
"Holy, Saga, did you pick the dress? You pervy old man!" Inside the Gold Saints cosmos chat (for some reason Miyabi was not yet added), Deathmask exclaimed.
"Though I usually disapprove of your choices, Saga. This time I might actually approve." Kanon provoked, finally appreciating being rostered on administrative duty.
"Oh hey, Aiolia, your nose is bleeding." Aldebaran said, looking at the person sitting next to him.
"36, 24, 36…" Shura could not help but repeat the three sizes when he could see the curvy sexy body right before him.
"Good job, Saga…" Trying not to show on his face, Milo also praised Saga's choice.
"I didn't pick the dress! It was Athena!"
"Seriously, guys…" The only gentleman in the room, Camus, was not impressed.
Not knowing what the boys were saying of course, Miyabi just noticed a dead silence in the room while all eyes were staring at her. Mistaking it was due to her lateness, Miyabi quickly crouched down next to Camus and Milo and apologised again. "Sorry, Saga. It won't happen again."
"No, it's, it's fine. Anyway, the details of the operation…" Quickly clearing his throat, Saga pulled his eyes away from the girl and forced himself to look at the file in his hand. "Athena will be waiting for you in her hotel suite. Camus, you will be escorting her as her personal guard. Milo and Miyabi will find time to sneak away and plant the mini cameras previously given to you in the locations here." Saga handed a blueprint of the premise with markings on them to Milo and Miyabi.
"What's this question mark here?" Milo asked noticing out of the markings, there was an area marked unknown.
"Apparently the security around this area was extremely high, so the scouts weren't able to gain more information without being noticed. This is why we have been tasked with this mission."
"I must remind you once again," Saga said with all seriousness. "No matter what happens, you must not engage in battles with the targets there. We cannot leave any traces that might lead back to the Sanctuary and must not alert the subject he was under investigation. Other than that, good luck with your assignment."
"Understood." Miyabi bowed in acknowledgement before standing up onto her feet. However, to her surprise when she tried to stand, the dress that wrapped tightly around her legs was like a rubber band that suddenly pulled her back down as she lost her balance and fell onto Camus.
"Oh my god, I am so sorry!" Feeling her cheeks burning hot in embarrassment, Miyabi apologised to Camus quickly.
"No, it's alright," As gentleman as always, Camus held onto the girl while he assisted her to her feet. It was then, from the angle Miyabi fell into his arms, Camus saw Miyabi's cleavage subtly revealed from her low V-neck dress. Shifting his eyes away quickly to avoid staring, he noticed unlike him, all the men in the room were gazing exactly where his eyes were before.
Quickly taking off his tux jacket, he gently placed it over Miyabi's shoulders. "Here, it is quite cold this evening."
"Oh, thank you, but I don't really need…" Surprised with Camus' offer Miyabi declined quickly, for it was common as a saint their bodies were no longer easily affected by the heat and the cold of the weather.
"No. Wear it." Unlike his usual self, Camus was persistent.
"Oh man, Camus, why did you do that?"
"Unlike you guys, we only get to see it now!"
"Do you guys want to sleep in an ice coffin tonight?" Upon the Aquarius Gold Saint's threat, the boys sealed their lips immediately.
"This conversation in the chat sounds interesting." Mu chuckled and joined in even though he wasn't in the room. "Now you guys made me all curious."
"Can you all keep it down? I am trying to meditate here." Shaka the Almighty warned.
"Aiolia, I heard you were bleeding, what happened?" Aiolos asked as a concerned older brother.
"Aiolia has lost too much blood from nosebleed, but he will be alright." Aldebaran kindly replied for Aiolia.
"Remember to drop by Pisces temple, I have some roses that can further accessorise her hair." Aphrodite joined in too.
"Milo," After they have left the Pope's office, Camus spoke privately to Milo's cosmos knowing the rest of the Gold Saints were up to no good. "Let's run down as fast as we can before all the unnecessary interruptions."
Nodding in agreement, Milo gave Miyabi a warm smile. "Hey Miyabi, I think we are a bit behind schedule, so should we make a run and get to the bottom as fast as we can?"
"Sure, but…" Taking a look at her dress Miyabi gave a smile of apology. "I might not be as fast as usual."
"Oh, I see." turning his back to Miyabi, Milo offered. "Here, I can piggyback you down."
"Piggyback?" Feeling her face flustered in shyness, the girl shook her head. "No, it's fine. I can walk."
"No seriously, I don't mind at all." Without any ill intention, the warm friendly Scorpio Gold Saint insisted.
"Milo," Camus stepped in, "I don't think she can piggyback with what she's wearing…"
Turning back around, Milo realised Camus has a point.
"Yeah, sorry…" Smiling sheepishly, Miyabi looked up at the tall man before her. "It's fine, you guys run, I will be right behind you."
"No problem, in that case I will just carry you down." With that, Milo reached forth his arms and held Miyabi up like a princess.
"Mi…Milo?" Not expecting that Miyabi screamed in shock and as a reflex her arms wrapped around him from the sudden lift.
"Alright Camus, let's go!" Not even giving Miyabi time to respond, the Scorpion Gold Saint known for his lightning speed movement already started running down the steps.
Shaking his head Camus let out a sigh before he followed immediately after his friend. Making sure they don't get stopped by the other Gold Saints on the way down, Milo did not spend more than a few seconds passing through each temple. Though Miyabi was used to moving at the speed of light, being carried in someone's arms like this was a totally different experience.
Lucky for Milo and Camus, they were able to run all the way down without being stopped by the other nosey teammates. Gently putting Miyabi down, Milo smiled. "See? Easily done."
"Thank, thank you…" Was all Miyabi could say while she tried to calm her heart. Not that she was scared from the roller coaster ride, but it was the first time Miyabi had been so physically close to a man. She could still sense the strong embrace from the toned arms of the Scorpion knight, and she could too still remember discovering how extremely handsome Milo actually was when their faces were so close.
"Athena," Camus used his cosmos to contact Saori when they are out of the seal set over Sanctuary. "Milo, Miyabi and I are ready."
"Thank you, I will be waiting in the lounge."
Upon their goddess' response, the three Gold Saints nodded, and in an instance, they were in Saori's hotel suite.
"Every time I see the teleportation of Gold Saints, it still gives me a heart attack." Tatsumi, Saori's personal guard and butler, held onto his chest feeling having people appearing suddenly in front of you isn't good for the heart.
"Miyabi, as expected you look so lovely." Saori came over and nodded in approval with her choice of dress.
"Thank you, Athena. This is a beautiful dress." Miyabi responded politely.
"I am sure when you reported to Saga at the Pope's office, the boys were restless when they saw you." Chuckling, Saori could picture how the rest of the Gold Saints would have reacted.
Blushing a little, Miyabi shook her head. "No, Athena, it was not as you imagined."
"Really?" Turning to Camus, Saori asked. "She looks gorgeous, doesn't she?"
Not expecting the goddess to throw that question at him, the Aquarius Gold Saint known for being cool at all times, for the first time panicked. To be honest, like the rest of the boys, the moment Miyabi entered the room, Camus was too mesmerised by her beauty. Unlike the rest though, Camus kept that admiration to himself, for it was ungentlemanly to objectify a fellow colleague.
Nonetheless, when Athena asks you a question, a saint must respond. The problem was to find the appropriate answer that doesn't make him sound inappropriate, at the same time not lying to the goddess. Making it worse, when Camus glanced over at the stunning Libra Gold Saint, he was forced to forget she was a fellow Gold Saint, for all he could see was a most attractive girl, who for some time had already created several ripples within his heart.
"She is indeed beautiful…" Like being hypnotised, Camus found his lips spoke those words of praise naturally. Immediately regretting his unprofessional answer, Camus tried to recover the situation by saying something more appropriate when to his surprise, he encountered a most shy cute expression on Miyabi when she heard his praise. Finding himself, falling at admiring the girl, Camus discovered he was out of words.
"See?" Luckily Saori did not read too much into Camus' answer. "You know the praise is genuine when it comes from Camus." Changing the topic, Saori gave Miyabi a warm smile. "I know this is your first mission, but don't worry, Milo will support you well."
Observing how the guests have relaxed into the party from the music, alcohol and food, Milo and Miyabi knew it was the perfect time to carry out their operation. Ensuring no one was watching them, the two Gold Saints snuck out of the party.
"I will install the cameras in the areas A, B, and C. Can you install the ones in D, E, and F? When you're finished, let's meet near the area marked unknown."
Nodding to Milo's instruction, Miyabi headed to her assigned area. Noticing though there were guards securing the area, it was not difficult at all for her to perform her tasks unnoticed. Once done, Miyabi arrived at the agreed area and found Milo already waiting for her, his tall body subtly camouflaged behind the bush in the garden.
"Wow, Milo, you're so fast!" Speaking to Milo's cosmos, Miyabi was awed by the prowess of her senior.
Giving the girl a wink, Milo smiled. "Of course, compared to the battles we had in the holy war, this is nothing." Pointing his finger to the building behind them, the Scorpio saint said. "I have been watching this area for a while. The security here is indeed ten times heavier than the other areas. So far, I counted 20 guards doing their rounds around the premises. Though the guards are no threat to us, yet we aren't allowed to engage in battle, so I am trying to figure out a way in."
Moving her eyes too to the facility, she agreed with Milo it wasn't going to be easy without engaging in battle. The premises unfortunately did not have many buildings, making most of its area an open space. Most likely the reason why Interpol wasn't able to infiltrate was because there was no place to hide.
"From the first look, it appears there isn't much going on here," Milo's eyes scanned through the open plan and gave a frown. "But if there's nothing here, it doesn't explain the amount of security here."
Agreeing, Miyabi took another look at the area before them. It was then, as a knight who is proficient in controlling air, she immediately noticed an unnatural flow of wind on a certain surface. Tapping Milo on the shoulder, she indicated to that area. "I think there is a bunker underneath, there's air coming out from the ground."
Realising Miyabi was correct, Milo nodded. "We need to get in there somehow. Problem is we don't know what's underneath. Despite our incredible speed, we still have a high risk of exposing ourselves."
"For the same reason we can't just teleport inside…"
While the two Gold Saints were stuck with ideas on what to do, from their heightened hearing, they could tell a truck approaching. In joy, Milo and Miyabi knew this was their way in. Watching the truck stop before the bunker entrance, the driver got out and stepped his foot on a hidden paddle near it.
Not long after, the flap to the bunker opened as two armed guards came out. Immediately observing what was revealed inside the bunker, Milo and Miyabi saw that it led down to an enormous area. The two guards that came out spoke to the truck driver for a bit then approached the back of the truck.
Miyabi's heart raced when she saw the guards open the truck door and reveal a group of young, scared girls inside. Nodding in acknowledgement, the guards led the way and indicated for the truck to enter.
Knowing it was now or never, both Milo and Miyabi approached the truck at the speed beyond human eyes can apprehend, and successfully entered the bunker while hiding underneath the truck. Once the guards had unloaded the captives from the truck, before the truck drove off again, Miyabi and Milo came out from underneath and hid behind one of the large crates. Heading silently to the next room, Miyabi and Milo were appalled to find the facility to contain numerous jail cells used to imprison these captives.
A sad and concerned look on her face, Miyabi sighed. "I think the suspicion of human trafficking turned out to be true. If I could, I wish I could save them."
Gently placing his hand on Miyabi's shoulder, Milo comforted. "I understand how you feel. But today our roles are to only infiltrate the facility and install these cameras. It was already quite a risk for us to be this involved in human affairs."
Holding in the urge to just rescue everyone, Miyabi forced herself to look away and continue her task. Most important of all, the reason they were asked to help was their ability to do their job and leave as if they were never there.
All was good and well until they reached a storage looking room with numerous large crates stacked on shelves. Peeking inside the crates, Milo and Miyabi were shocked to find weapons and armoury proving it wasn't just human they were trafficking.
It was then, both Milo and Miyabi heard footsteps approaching. Discovering the only exit was the door they came though, leaving the room now will only run directly into the people approaching. "I guess we don't have a choice…" With a frown, the nail on Milo's index finger extended ready to attack whoever enters the room.
Shaking her head quickly, Miyabi held onto Milo's hand to stop him. "Milo, we can't attack them, or else not only was our mission a failure, but we will also bring trouble to Athena and the Sanctuary."
"What do you propose we do?" Hearing the footsteps getting closer, Milo frowned.
Since it was Miyabi's first mission, no way in hell would she allow it to fail. She was already behind everyone else by not being there for the holy war, she wasn't about to become the first Gold Saint who failed her assignment! Looking around the room quickly, Miyabi spotted a large empty crate on one of the top shelves. Grabbing Miro's arm, Miyabi leaped onto the shelf and climbed into the crate together with Milo.
"I'm sorry, hope I am not squashing you…" Miyabi apologised to Milo for though the crates were large, it was still extremely tight for two people to hide in it. Not to mention, Milo is a tall Greek man of 185cm, who already occupied most of the crate. In order to fit in as well, Miyabi ended up climbing on top of Milo.
To Miyabi's surprise, she didn't receive a response from her fellow companion, in concern Miyabi asked again. "Milo? Is everything okay?"
"Umm…uhm…sure." Milo muttered.
No, everything is not okay.
Milo groaned secretly inside. In this position, it was like holding Miyabi tightly in his arms and within the confined space, he could feel the warmth from the girl transmitting directly onto him. The softness of her skin, the natural fragrance from her hair, and the charm of a beautiful woman who can lure any man she wishes. Not to mention he could feel her soft warm breathing against his neck, sending waves of tingling sensation throughout his body. Yes, Milo just told Kanon he thought of Miyabi more like a little sister, but he was still a healthy young man. Doesn't mean physically he won't feel anything when being so close to a girl.
"Milo? Do you have something in your pocket?"
Upon Miyabi's innocent question, Milo started to panic, discovering against his will, his body naturally became aroused by the sexy body lying right on him. Knowing he must quickly quench it, Milo started hypnotising himself.
Think of something disgusting! Something unattractive!
Repeating that to himself, Milo closed his eyes and forced himself to imagine Saga taking a bath.
Just when Milo was relieved that it appeared to work, Miyabi, probably from the goodness of her heart moved her body slightly in hope to not squash Milo. Unfortunately, her thigh ended up subtly brushing over Milo's legs sending erotic waves through his body.
Inhaling deeply as a reaction, Milo painfully realised his arousal returned once again, this time fanned on even more.
Oh my god, think of Saga taking a bath with Aldebaran! Saga is rubbing Aldebaran's back for him!
Like chanting a mantra, Milo kept replaying that image in his head but only to find, the warmth, charm, and tenderness from the girl above him was like the biggest devil trying to seduce him into sinning.
Not knowing the mental battle going on inside Milo's head, Miyabi focused on the sounds around them and heard the guards enter the room.
"We need to load crates 425 to 450."
"Yes sir!"
While the crates were being moved around, the forklift accidentally knocked the shelf Miyabi and Milo were on. With the sudden movement, Miyabi's face that was already right on Milo's got bumped forward, causing her to accidentally press her lips over Milo's.
Feeling her face burning hot with the accident, Miyabi quickly tried to move away when to her surprise, she discovered she could not, for Milo's hand came around the back of her head as his lips caught up with hers once more.
Not expecting the turn of events, Miyabi had forgotten how to react and where they were while she felt the warmth of the man's lips rubbing softly and gently against hers, creating a sensation she had never experienced before. Naturally closing her eyes, Miyabi found her mind blurring and her heart racing, when all she could feel was the skilful touch of the handsome Scorpio saint's lips.
Without knowing, the kiss from the man got deeper, as he gently parted her lips with his tongue. When the moment his tongue touched hers, Miyabi felt her heart burnt and a passion she never felt devouring her.
"Miyabi and Milo, is everything alright? How come your cosmos became extremely unstable?"
It was not until Camus' voice spoke to their cosmos, did the two finally return to reality. Quickly pulling herself away from Milo, Miyabi discovered the room was clear, and the guards had already left.
"We, we're done." Responding quickly, Miyabi got out of the crate avoiding Milo's eyes.
"Is everything okay? You sound flustered."
"Yeah, yes, everything is great. We are about to head back." Milo quickly responded too.
"Alright, see you guys back here."
When the room returned to silence once more, Milo quickly stood before Miyabi. "Miyabi, I am, so, sorry!"
"It's okay, it was an accident…" Still unable to face Milo, Miyabi kept her head low trying to calm her heart. "I will head back first." Not waiting for Milo to respond, Miyabi teleported out of there straight away.
Holding onto his head, Milo could not believe what he had done. To be honest, the entire time inside the crate was like a torture for him, it was harsher than any battles he encountered. Milo never knew the warring of his lust against his logic, ensuring he would remain a respectable senior and friend to Miyabi, could be this difficult.
Because, unlike his best friend Camus who was extremely good at controlling his emotions, Milo was always the opposite. He was used to letting his feelings decide because he was naturally a passionate person. Ever since Miyabi joined their rank, Milo was indeed happy that he was able to make new friends, and doing so, he ended up spending more time with her than anyone else. Everything was going great because like he told Kanon, she was like a little sister to him, and Milo treated her so.
However, it was tonight, Milo was forced to recognise, Miyabi was an attractive girl who he could no longer see as just a little sister. When he offered to carry her down the steps, he noticed her eyes looking at him, and her arms holding onto him in trust. Her tiny body that weighed like nothing made him feel like he needed to protect her in case she breaks.
"Hey Camus," Returning to the party venue, Milo let out a sigh to his friend while he watched how Miyabi conversed with Saori as if nothing had happened. "I think I finally realised, though Miyabi is a Gold Saint like us, she really is just a girl…"
"What do you mean?" Camus asked while he calmly took a sip of the wine in his hand.
"I mean," His eyes still on the girl, a most gentle smile came on the Scorpio saint. "She is beautiful, isn't she?"
As one of the most observant Gold Saints, Camus felt his heart skip a beat when he discovered the tender look in his friend's eyes, and the true meaning to Milo's words.
Turning his eyes to study his friend, Camus took in a deep breath when he noticed the tiny smudge of the red lipstick mark on the edge of Milo's lips. Moreover, a jealousy he never experienced before whirled up within the Aquarius saint.
"Hey, Camus. Why is the room suddenly so cold?"
"Really? I don't feel it."
"Are you upset? Every time you are upset your cosmos freezes the room."
"You're overthinking."
"Hey, I am serious. My wine is frozen!"
Grabbing Milo's arm, Camus dragged his friend into the garden. "What did you do?"
Surprised with the icy cold tone of Camus' voice, Milo looked away. "What do you mean? I didn't do anything."
Taking the handkerchief from his pocket, without a word, Camus wiped it against Milo's lips.
"What the hell, Camus?"
Shoving the handkerchief with the red lipstick mark in Milo's face, Camus asked again. "What did you do?"
Knowing his friend found out, Milo's handsome face turned red in embarrassment. "Okay fine, I kissed her. But it was an accident!" Stopping, Milo realised, yes when Miyabi accidentally bumped her lips on his, it was an accident. However, whatever happened after that was really on him.
"You're on a mission! What were you thinking?"
"No, I am serious." Waving his hands quickly, Milo justified. "It wasn't supposed to happen."
"Really? So, your lips just randomly landed on hers?"
"Okay, so we were hiding in a crate…"
Listening to Milo's explanation, Camus' heart finally calmed down a bit. In a way, Camus realised it was "unavoidable," but what soothed him most was to know, it wasn't because Miyabi was attracted to Milo.
"But wow, Camus. I am surprised you took it so personally."
Upon Milo's remark, Camus too was surprised how emotional he got with the whole situation. One thing the Aquarius saint learnt was, though he knew not his true feelings for Miyabi, there was no denying he was attracted to her. The fact he felt the stir within when he knew Milo kissed Miyabi proved he was jealous. The time he spent with her in Paris gave him the calm and contentment he hadn't felt in a long time. Camus realised, if Miyabi belonged to another, he won't be able to seek refuge in her again. Yet, Camus had not coveted Miyabi for himself. He enjoys the balance there is now, where Miyabi was her own, she is just the breath of fresh air the team needed.
"I just think you are not taking the assignment seriously." Finally recollecting his emotions, Camus returned to his cool calm self.
"Either way, the mission is complete." Milo let out a sigh. Yes, the operation was a success, but Milo knew something changed between him and Miyabi. It was confirmed that Miyabi was avoiding him when the three returned to Sanctuary in silence. It continued to be so until they reached the Libra temple.
"Thank you for assisting me in my first mission tonight." As polite as she usually was, Miyabi gave the two seniors a bow. "Have a great night."
Before Miyabi turned to return to her temple, Milo stopped her. "Wait, Miyabi."
Understanding Milo needed to clean up the mess he caused, Camus knew it was his cue to leave. "I will return to my Aquarius temple. Good night, Miyabi."
"Good night, Camus."
After Camus left them be, Milo followed Miyabi into her temple. When they were finally in private, Milo gave Miyabi a bow in apology. "I am really sorry for my behaviour tonight!"
Shaking her head, Miyabi forced out a smile. "Really, it's okay. We both know it was an accident. Let's just forget it ever happened."
Forget it ever happened?
Yes, professionally it was the right thing to do. However, the idea of pretending it never happened bothered Milo. He was never the type to sweep things under the rug and ignore issues. Most of all, despite Miyabi saying so, he knew she couldn't pretend either or else she wouldn't be eluding him.
"No," Shaking his head the Scorpio saint insisted. "I hate that we are like this. I hate that you are avoiding me. I just wish we were back to what we were before, where we can smile and laugh at each other's jokes."
"I, I am not avoiding you…"
"Really?" Stepping forward, Milo held onto Miyabi's shoulders. "Then why can't you look me in the eye and talk to me normally?"
"It's, it's because I need time to adjust…"
"Adjust to what?" Not letting go Milo asked.
A shade of pink painted the girl's pearl white cheeks as the girl looked away, finally whispering in a voice hardly audible. "I need to see you as a colleague only…"
Not expecting that answer at all, Milo felt his heart burnt. Whatever Miyabi just revealed was the same insight he had tonight of her. When he finally realised Miyabi was more than a friend and colleague but an attractive woman who he was starting to be drawn to.
"Well, well, well. Shaka, when do you think we should let them know we are here?"
"These two really need to work on their psych more. If we were really enemies, they would have died by now."
Not expecting the presence of others in the Libra temple as well, both Milo and Miyabi turned to the voices in horror and found Mu and Shaka sitting there in the lounge.
"Oh my god, what the hell?" Milo called in shock. "Can you guys stop extinguishing your cosmos on purpose? Besides, what are you guys doing in Miyabi's temple?"
"Well," Standing up from where he was, Mu gave Miyabi and Milo a beautiful smile. "We wanted to give her a surprise party to congratulate her on completing her first mission." Pausing on purpose, Mu turned to Shaka. "I think we ended up seeing something very interesting…"
"Miyabi, why can't you see Milo as a colleague anymore?" Calmly Shaka asked, though the question created a storm of panic inside Miyabi's heart.
"No! It's not like that!" Hoping to change the subject, quickly scanning around the room, she saw there were food and drinks prepared, just like Mu said they were preparing a surprise party for her. "Wow, you guys really prepared a party for me? That is so sweet!"
To her surprise, instead of responding, Miyabi found Mu studying her as he finally nodded. "You look so stunning tonight, Miyabi. No wonder Aiolia was nose bleeding."
"Thank, thank you."
"Shaka, you sure you want to keep your eyes closed? You are really missing out." Mu asked the Virgo saint who continued to sit calmly on the couch.
"Seriously Mu, that sounds like sexual harassment." Entering the temple were the Gemini brothers, "Now they are back, I assume the party has started?"
Speaking so, the other Gold Saints obviously also sensed the gathering of cosmos at the Libra temple as one after another arrived. Together with them, Camus also returned, being dragged by Shura on his way up.
Feeling her heart touched that all her seniors gathered to celebrate her first mission, genuine smile once again returned to the girl, forgetting whatever incidents happened tonight. "Thank you all for coming. I will just go get changed and re-join you."
"No!"
"Wait!"
To her surprise all the Gold Saints called at the same time.
"No need to change, just come join us." Smiling beautifully Aphrodite escorted the girl to the couch. Placing a beautifully arranged rose hair pin on the girl's head, the Pisces Gold Saint said. "Here, accessory as promised."
Watching how Miyabi was surrounded by her "supportive" seniors, Camus whispered to Milo. "You better hope they never find out what you did. Or else I am not sure how many Athena Exclamations you will receive…"
Secretly sighing inside, Milo took another look at the Libra Gold Saint. He was glad though, because of these other nosey Gold Saints, she was finally able to laugh and smile again. This, was good enough for Milo.