The Golden Pear [YA - Featured]

♫~Notes 150~♫

The brothers gulped, and Kagetsu gave a quick look at Rigaku's way, who did the same in that exact moment. They turned their heads away, concentrating on the final moment.

"I wish I was prettier." Freya's voice turned as smooth as silk.

"I hope for being stronger, so I can protect those I love." The last layer of paper had fallen down.

"I want to learn faster to have advice ready for those in needing one." She turned the pear, covering the text The Best with her fingers.

"I don't understand how can you be so obsessed with this silly argument. Who is the fairest of all of them? Brain over brawl? It's like asking what was first—a chicken or an egg?"

She rolled her eyes. "All of you have unique qualities, and it's a shame you compare yourself to others, stomping your strong points into ground."

She again took a deep breath. Despite the lack of sun, it seemed there was a cone of light above her, giving her sparkling aura.

"So, picking my champion is like picking one of you, right?" She turned toward the boys.

They didn't dare to say a word. This was her moment to speak her mind.

"That's correct." Zeus nodded. "One of them shall be blessed with a fortune with the rest not being so lucky."

He didn't say it out loud, but it gave them shivers. Greek gods were known to be whimsical creatures, changing moods faster than a chameleon color.

"Beauty. Power. Knowledge," Freya repeated the base of the gifts. "All the boys have something the other doesn't have, yet..." She frowned, putting the pear in front of herself.

"Yet, there is something that connects them!" She spread her fingers, revealing the text on the pear. "And that's compassion heart that all brothers had shown to me!"

The goddesses gasped, needing time to comprehend the odd choice.

"And that's why I pick all of them!"

Black marker covered the original text, and shaky To All stood below it.

"Aiyoku isn't a ten-rated prince charming. He will go into great lengths to help the others, no matter how dirty his clothes may turn.

"Neither Kagetsu is the dumb macho guy. He accepts everybody for who they are, not for their status or his gain. His eyes can see the truth inside of people's hearts. He isn't scared to jump in front of a barrel to protect those close to him, including a stray cat or an enemy. His strength protects.

"Last but not least, Rigaku had shown me under his cold stare rested welcoming heart, beating for those around him. He did his best to protect and guide his brothers, no matter his discomfort or troubles."

She lifted the pear above her head. "That's why I pick all of them!"

Aphrodite was the first one to shriek, "You can't do this!"