Red Fire Rose

They both felt the silent shame of not being fun when they talk about memories of dead mothers or cry about how much they miss them. They both felt pressure before to isolate and not bother anyone, especially in the ugly, inconvenient moments when jealousy and rage at the injustice flare over others having what you lost. The moments when you should be alone the least but feel like you should be the most.

They keep each other company at grave visits and provide aftercare. On the date of the death of Rei’s mother, Makoto brings Rei flowers. On the date of the death of Makoto’s mother/parents, Rei brings Makoto flowers.

There is a huge difference between those ‘virtues’ and how they appear in the DK. I firmly believe that everyone (shitennou, senshi, U/M) are all different from their SilMil incarnations, at least somewhat. Just environmental changes, like how they’re all raised would have a huge impact.

However, another thing I’ve always thought is that the -ites are titles they inherent. Like the girls have their senshi selves, the boys have their shitennou selves. 

So what if they are chosen to be guardians, chosen for these titles?

Like perhaps growing up J was naturally brash and foolhardy. Then he is chosen to be a shitennou, take up the title of Jadeite and he must learn patience and curb his natural inclinations. He must work to become better to honor this title.

What if N was more of a warrior, he’s smart yes, and spiritual, but he’s also known for his brawn… and perhaps he has a temper. With his new title as Nephrite he must learn to be calmer, to think first and act later. To be a kind big brother to his fellow shitennou, to Endymion.

Then Z, who was a flirt and maybe had a nasty streak. He can be vicious when the time calls for it, and perhaps he holds a grudge. But now as Zoisite he has to work against that, he has to douse himself in water and repent. Instead of causing harm, he must fix it…. heal it.