Saint Seiya Fan Fiction ❯ Armours, secrets and amazons ❯ A mision ( Chapter 1 )

Saint Seiya and it's relating characters are the property of Masami Kurumada, Shueisha and Toei Animation Co. This Fan Fic is purely for fun and for fans. I apologize in advance for any grammatical errors (English is not my native language). The following story is already posted here in Spanish. Please read and review (I'll send your complaints to my translator ^-^).

 

Thank you… Hope you like it!

 

 

PROLOGUE

 

Athena lay asleep within her Sanctuary; the soft breeze moved the veils that protected her from the sun's rays. She started to breathe heavily… the dreams had come once more -“No, no, please”- she whispered as she suddenly awoke. She then stood up, looking around the room, concentrating, focusing and closing her eyes: I thought this day would never come, I thought I would not need her. She opened her eyes: “I was wrong”.

 

 

 

 

CHAPTER ONE

A mission.

 

 

Shaina closed the dusty old book and placed it on top a mountain of records and logs that took a generous amount of space on the table. She rose and began stretching her arms and legs. Marin who was sitting in front of her sighed:

- Finally! I thought we'd never finish”- sighed Marin who was in

-“There's too many! And there's still more left!”- Shaina complained as she pointed to the large, dusty and messy bookcase that stood behind Marin, almost taunting them.

 

They were both working in the Saint's Hall of Records building. The place had been let go, neglected and abandoned for years (during the time when Saga was in charge). Now, a thorough file reorganization (and serious dusting) would be required.

-I know…but we advance a lot today, besides…

-Damn, it's really hot down here - Seiya grinned, as he entered unannounced, Shaina immediately put back her mask back on.

-What are you doing here? - Asked Marin not looking pleased with the interruption.

-I just got back and felt like visiting my teacher. Am I not allowed? - He sat on the table crumpling some of the documents and made fall others -This place is a small hell, but not as hot as the place where I recovered a cloth.

Marin sank her face in another file - And what of the search?

-Fruitful as always, so easy I get bored. By the way, aren't you both tired of being stuck here all day?

-That's it for me today Marin - Shaina interrupts - I have to get some fresh air, suddenly I can't breath in here.

-I'll be expecting you tomorrow morning.

-Yes, alright - Shaina said as she ran upstairs.

-Well aren't we in a foul mood -Seiya said laughing - sure to be in a hurry to leave.

-Did you expect a warm greeting? -Replies Marin with anger - After what you did? You know what she feels for you.

-I brought you some fruit - He changes the subject - Seika loved this, no doubt you will too. And then let me tell you the details of the quest.

Indeed Marin could not understand Seiya, Shaina sacrificed all for him. It would be impossible to find another girl that would love him nearly as much, yet he rejected her too rashly. The damn fool wasn't discrete about it, he told in her face, coldly and cruelly and in front of everybody. Although he was her apprentice she did not approve his actions. He has ceased to be the boy she uses to know and now he only answered to Athena. Well, the goddess save him as well saves the golden saints of Aldebaran, Canon, Aioria, Mu and Milo, but that did not justify his behavior. She really did not understand him. So she prepares herself for another long winded history from her student. Not that she didn't care, but after a while they all sound the same.

 

Shaina gazed across the sea from her favorite spot. Such a spectacular sunset, but not even the beautiful colors nor the fresh breeze flowing trough her hair were enough to distract her from her thoughts. Without the mask to shield her face all the sadness and doubts were visible. She still could not forget the day in which Athena returns triumphant to the sanctuary after defeat Hades. She as the rest came out happy to welcome back her could see for herself that Seiya was bound to the goddess more than ever. She found out later that Seiya had died for Athena not only for his duty as Saint, but also because he loves her and Athena reciprocated with a love that not only defeated Hades, but bright Seiya back to life. She could not forget the joy that overcame his being at seeing and being able to embrace his long missing sister Seika. At this moment Seiya is happy and she, Shaina the Ophiucus had no place in his world.

Seiya himself told her clearly. Never before had she been so humiliated. But, in any case her duty as Amazon her destiny was to love him; even if he doesn't return her love. She knew it was time to look forward, brush away her painful memories and what could never be, but it was so hard.

 

She knew more that anyone that the amazons even with recognition and respected in the Sanctuary did not have the same privileges that the rest of the Saints. She and Marin were the only ones in the place. June divided her time between Andromeda's island and Sanctuary and for the most they tried to improve, they drag centuries of traditions strongly tied and many things can not change but she was always proud to be an Amazon. But at this time she believes that all the rules were a burden and she hated born as woman. Now everything returns to old routines. Shaina hears some steps, put back her mask and get ready to attack.

 

-Easy Shaina, you scare me - Milo says and walked back some steps.

-A gold saint like you could not be easily scared. Is something wrong Milo?

-I will ask you the same, I know you Shaina, and you only come to this place when something really troubles you. And you're more aggressive that usual.

-I guess I'm bored.

-Right… Come on, tell me what happens.

Shaina look at him and answers: Is nothing really… I hate to be indoors all day, I have Marin as my only companion and when I think that my day couldn't be worst Seiya arrives and…

Even when Shaina stop talking Milo understood. Seiya used to hassle her a lot, and right now her sadness was his fault. Al least Milo carries good news for her.

-Forget about him, he bothers everyone. I came here because Athena calls you.

- !¿Athena!? ¿You know why?

- You'll know that by yourself; come I walk you to her chambers. I can't see your face due the mask, but I'm sure you where sad. So smile… Will you do that for me?

Shaina did smile, she really appreciated his company; he was one of her best friends, maybe the only one. Being someone too reserved and violent wasn't the best way to make friends. No one, except Mile tried to get close to her.

-What about your day Milo?

-Busy, my place it's a mess, home improvements, repairs. There's a lot of noise and distractions. It's not a problem for me, but my pupil is not very responsible.

-But I think he's really capable boy.

-He is, but also needs to use all that energy training, not wondering or playing with… You irresponsible boy! - He yells from all from sudden - You're supposed to be training!

Shaina could see Jost (Milo's pupil) playing soccer with Aioria's pupil, Yotté. The kid, seeing they were discovered stops totally scared of his master. Yotté just run as fast as he can.

-Sorry Shaina, you must continue alone. I must to stay here and be sure this kid finish his training - Says Milo and drags the kid from his shirt - now you'll do double of arm flexes.

 

Shaina keep her way to Athena's chambers. There the goddess welcomes her with a kind smile.

-Come in Shaina, I knew that you been a little upset lately.

-Well, I don't… - she was nervous - I think I do your highness.

-I also know you liked to be busy, and the work in the records doesn't fill your expectations. That's the reason I call you. Maybe you'll like leave the sanctuary for a while. As you must know, in several trips and expeditions there's been recovered all the cloths damaged previously the twelve houses battle. Some of them are here now, and Mu is repairing them.

-Yes, I'm aware of that - After all Seiya just told her so.

-Good, I been informed about a bronze cloth. If you don't mind you must leave tomorrow in his search.

Shaina couldn't believe what she hears. Athena just gives her a mission, finally a real job, not organize and repair old and stupid records with Marin. She doesn't pretend to be there all her life. She doesn't hate Marin too much; after all she was one of the last amazons as her. But Seiya humiliate her and she had a little grunge against her, also considers her in part responsible of her disgraces.

-What you say then?

-I accept your highness.

-Then go to Aldebaran house he'll give all the information.

The mask covers Shaina's face, but not her voice and this reflect her joy. In the way to Taurus's house she sees Milo watching his pupil training. And he with just a sign give her more enthusiasm, she suspect then if he had something to do in this. And she feels proud of having a great friend like him.

 

Athena sees how she far apart and concentrate in her harp. Now was done, she just send Shaina in search for “that particularly cloth.” The music travels thought the wind while Athena tries to relax. “I'm sorry Shaina, I know is the right thing, not sure if this is the best for you, but any help is important, more with all the troubles that will come. You are the best of the amazons I'm sure you can make it.” One tear travels down her cheek. She rejects harm Shaina so much, more when she always probe to be faithful, but she must be strong to resist the incoming troubles. Now all she must do is waiting for her comeback.

Meanwhile Shaina arrives with Aldebaran, calls before enter.

-Come on in Shaina - He answers leaving a book at side.

-I came for the instructions to look for the cloth of…

-So, you are the one to be send - Interrupt her - I'm glad that Athena choose you, I know you are really capable. Now hear me carefully, I'll not repeat any of my words.

 

Shaina listen all what Aldeban told her. She was proud of her good memory. After this she rushes to her house, take a bit of baggage, her cloth and leaves to her mission.