Gundam Zodiac Astral Prologue

Court of Gemini

The others called us cursed, said that we are a failed creation and do not deserve a spot in the 12 courts. Fact is, this is what we wanted - being united in the stars. However, we didn't expect that Zeus would do this to us, merging us into one body, while we quarrel about who takes control of the body and push the other into the subconscious. Hey, it isn't my fault that my brother is born a mortal. Not all constellations are purebred, you see. I just cannot see myself existing without my mortal brother, Castor,but it turns out I'm regretting that decision. Even if we displayed that we can achieve balance in our dual existence, the label "cursed" sticks with us, and I hate that, but Castor doesn't seem to mind. Maybe we're the literal representation of Yin and Yang, that all things sentient has a good and evil side.

Pollux: Castor, look out!

We were in the middle of a battle with Libra, deciding who would be entering the third court of the celestial longitude. "I" was in control, insisting on winning with "my" own power to prove us worthy. However, "I" was deterred, still being haunted by the day Zeus merged us together. Heck, I should've ignored "myself" and took this upon myself.

Libra struck us with a few fierce swings of her sword, rendering us on full defense. Following that attack, she launched the flash rockets from her Gundam's backpack, blinding us while knocking us far back. She started to channel energy into her sword and charged toward us.

Pollux: Castor, what in the stars are you doing? Must I take control again and ignore your insistence?

Castor: I... I... don't know...

Pollux: That's the mortal in you, brother. You dwell in past events, but never learn from them. Did you actually forget that you were doing precisely this and got yourself killed during the Trojan War?

Castor: I was ambushed back then, I didn't see Idas coming!

Pollux: Why wer-

Libra: Too slow, Gemini!

Before I had a chance to finish my sentence, Libra had charged right up to us, ready to deliver the finishing blow by slicing through the cockpit of our Gundam.

Pollux: We'll talk later, now sit back in our subconscious where you belong!

I had finally rid myself of "my" influence, and took control of our body and the Gundam. As I rose the Lux Blade to counter, Libra struck down and cut the blade in half. Sure, that saved us from a finishing blow, but that was not enough to turn the tides. At least we were back on our feet and ready to strike back.

Libra: I won't strike you down just yet, I want a fair victory.

Pollux: Nonsense, you should've finished us off when you had the chance. I won't let that happen again.

We then charged against each other, swords in hand, channeling our elements into them. Jokes on Libra though, as the Shields of the Scales hindered her movement, and the Umbra Blade absorbed the energy on her sword.

Castor: Hey, I'm not done yet!

Pollux: Just shut up and sit back! I'm concentrating on the fight!

Libra: Looking away during a battle? I can finish you off with a blunt sword if you stay this way.

She's right, we... I mean, I, wasn't concentrating enough. I should have just ignored the annoying voice of Castor and finished the fight.

I tried to purely use dark attacks to finish her off, but the shields were the problem. Even if I absorbed all her energy, it wouldn't do much as her armor integrity wouldn't drop, it wasn't like fighting Taurus. Therefore I tried aiming for the connection points of her shields, but that didn't do any good at all.

We were caught in a stand-off as we countered each other's strike. Little did everyone know that her shields have hidden blades all along, and I was caught off-guard by it. As a result, she sliced off our left arm, and we were left with nothing. She picked up our Gundam, and threw it to the other side of the Terarena. Just as I was about to roll over and admit defeat, Castor broke free from our subconscious and started nurturing me.

Castor: Hey, brother. Did you know why we lost during the war?

Pollux: I don't care, we have been defeate-

Castor: Just listen to me for once, like you did to my warning back then! For just once!

Pollux: *sigh* Alright, fine...

Castor: We lost during the Trojan War because we were separated from each other. You recall yourself, you were saved by Zeus when Idas charged up to you. None of us were strong enough to defeat our enemies alone.

Pollux: What are you trying to point out?

Castor: It's the same here, we're almost defeated by Libra, all because we rely too much on our individual selves. You're good with the sword, and I'm agile, but none of that will make any difference if we don't work together.

Pollux: I beg to differ. It's only after merging with you that I know, you're not good for anything.

Castor: If I don't have your support, I'll never come to terms with my past. Sure, I may not be as powerful as you, but I want to fight alongside you.

Pollux: You mean I inspired you to fight?

Castor: Not necessarily, but I'd hate to see you alone.

What has gone into him? Even during the days of us being separate entities, "I" haven't even shown that to me. Then I suddenly came to, realizing how stupid I was in forgetting that I was in a battle. But thankfully Libra was just standing there listening to me talk into the air as Castor rambled.

Castor: You are mad right now because all the others called us cursed, and in turn decided to act like you hated me ever since we're merged. But deep down, you still like me as a brother. Heck, if I've hated you like how you pretend to now, I wouldn't have warned you of Idas' attack.

I want to sob thanks to Castor, I cannot believe how foolish I am to hate "myself". We are loving brothers, for the longest time, and here I am covering up my true self thanks to outside influence.

Pollux: Castor... I'm so sorry...

Castor: Don't stress, I always knew you were covering yourself up by pretending to hate me. It's your body, after all, I just sort of barged in thanks to Zeus. Now, we have a battle to finish.

Libra: Although I can only hear half the conversation, I cannot help but be touched by the "reconciliation" of you brothers. Stars, how I hope I have someone to devote my heart to.

Pollux: Hey, Libra, looking away?

Libra: N-no? We have to finish this fight. I only stood there to listen because I don't want to finish you off without a fair competition.

Again with being overly just, even putting herself in a disadvantageous position, isn't she? But now that we are all on the same page of finishing the battle, we have nothing to hold back anymore.

Castor: So, brother. Are you ready?

Pollux: Never been more readier in my existence.

Castor: Let's show the universe how a true duality is achieved.

Pollux: I'm with you brother!

Libra: Here I come, prepare yourself!

We resumed the fight, optimistic despite having lost an arm and a sword, and used both our combined power to take on Libra who sustained near no damage at all. Things looked grim for us since we looked like we were at a disadvantage, but with our newfound power, we felt more invigorated than ever before.

We...are Gemini!!