Ixion (AST)

**Ixion** is an Ascended Senshi. Male star seed carriers are extremely rare. In fact, to date Mamoru Chiba and Ixion are the only ones currently known. Another thing they have in common is that like Prince Endymion and Princess Serenity he was the lover of Cosmos.

## Appearance

Ixion is described as looking almost exactly like Mamoru to the point where they can be brothers. He is however, slightly taller and wears a traditional Japanese nobleman's gown, a long sheathed sword at his side.

## Information

Ixion in introduced checking out the competition by spying on Seiya. He was caught by Eris, but he was quick to call her out on her hypocrisy knowing that she took the first opportunity that she could to meet up with Mamoru, and at least he was keeping his distance. He brushed her off when she asked how he was feeling but this she didn’t back down from. Stating that Terra and Cosmos being close, everyone involved with either is of interest to her. After agreeing with her he left.

The Ascended believed that Usagi was the current incarnation of Cosmos and were worried that when she finally fully awoke she wouldn’t be able to control her powers. At Quaoar's request the senshi had been invited to speak on her behalf, though the final decision was up to the Ascended. As one would expect, Ixion grabbed most of Mamoru's attention. However, other than a nod of greeting, the man said nothing.

Eris’ transgressions since there was little to dispute and it had nothing to do with the senshi. Do they let Usagi go, keep her in the stasis field indefinitely, or terminate her before her power grows? Ixion suggested the possibility of them instructing her on how best to use her abilities. Minako and Mamoru agreed that this was the best option. Unfortunately Huya pointed out that training would go against their rule about not getting involved.  Michiru tried to argue that they could restrict themselves from such, but she wasn’t willing to do that. Ultimately the Ascendant weren’t willing to risk the danger Usagi possessed. Eventually Eris spoke up and called them out for being motivated solely by fear.

The discussion ended and those without a voice were told to wait in the courtyard. They unanimously agreed to let Usagi live. They decreed that they will continue their pact of noninterference. Usagi must be allowed to discover her powers on her own. Them interfering could simply slow that process down, and potentially lead her astray. However, since the senshi were now aware of them, the block on contact was removed. All Ascended Senshi will be allowed to converse with them normally. They may not, however, use their powers to knowingly help or hinder any Senshi within this star system, save in their own self defense.

Because of Eris actions Rhadamanthus also effectively blocked their power while they were in this star system. She allowed Quaoar and Eris to temporarily use their powers to return the senshi home. Not trusting Eris Ixion went to Usagi to tell her that he was planning to stay on earth to keep an eye on things. He found her on the roof of the girls dorm looking off over the city. Not wishing to disturb her thoughts he kept quite until she noticed him. Seeing that she had a great deal on her mind he decided to unburden her her a little by telling her that he had no intention of trying to renew their relationship. However this was just meant with confusion as she wasn’t aware of his and Cosmos’s past. He had just assumed that she would know since Eris told Mamoru. Reminded of what Seiya told her she asked him if he had feelings for her anymore.

Lowering his head Ixion told her that his feelings didn’t matter. He didn’t want to complicate her life any further. He’s waited millennia it wasn’t like he couldn’t wait longer. Lowering her head Usagi asked him what she was supposed to do, this he couldn’t answer. With that Usagi started pacing listing how complicated her life had become, not to mention the other senshi.  Hoping to take her mind off of things Ixion changed the subject and told her the reason he was actually there. Unlike him she had had little patience and wished to start her relationship with Terra anew.

This surprised Usagi who thought Eris couldn’t attack her. What that is true it didn’t mean that she couldn’t make her life complicated, so Ixion warned Usagi to be on guard. Usagi started to apologize to Chaos, but Ixion assured her that she did what she had to. She would be reborn soon, so they could only hope that she is freed from her madness. With that Ixion decided to take his leave, but not before handing Usagi his card.

Later when she used it he pop in right next to her. Seeing her startled expression he apologized, saying that he preferred face to face communications. She asked him if he could bring Rei to the San Cheng Huang as they needed her help to rescue Lemon, but even that would be considered aid. Though after some thought he decided to take inspiration from Eris and game the rules a bit. While he couldn’t break the conditions placed on the Ascended Senshi, so long as he operated outside those conditions he would technically be operating within the rules.

He, Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus met up with the others outside the castle within the pocket dimension. Since Devlin didn’t know them he asked if he could scan them, and was shocked by how strong they were. Ixion introduced himself stating that while he couldn’t fight, he’d be a great distraction since the hunters wouldn’t be able to hurt him. Devlin figured he was a Geas of some sort. So it was decided that he would draw there attention to the entrance allowing the others to attack.

Ixion approached two men standing at the building entrance and told them that he was looking to buy the place and demanded they let him tour the inside. When they tried to force him to leave he threatened to call the police drawing out more men from inside. Once about five sowed up the others made their move. He eventually made his way to the 2nd floor only to find everyone brutally beaten and being drained of their life force. He ignored the perpetrators attempts at attacking him to check on Jupiter. In her weakened state Jupiter barely managed to tell him that she was a Dark Kingdom Youma.

Introducing himself he asked the youma if she would be amicable to surrender. When she thought he was talking about his surrender he corrected her stating that he would never surrender to someone as weak as her. This caused her to attack him in a fit of rage still to no avail. Frustrated, she kept drawing on more and more power, increasing the speed of her attacks as she did. Finally she was able to connect and thus showed herself to be just strong enough for Ixion to retaliate. She was killed in an instant. He commented on the irony as the others began to recover.

Ami, Minako, Ixion met up with Usagi while the other’s humored Tex. Makoto later joined them telling them about the arrival of Rose. Makoto assured them that while she’ll have some bruises she’ll be fine. She just wondered how a Dark Kingdom youma was so strong. Ixion explained that the Dark Kingdom were actually the senshi’s most dangerous opponent, they just never experienced them at their height. Eris soon arrived to tease Ixion about his breach of rules, even though they both new that wasn’t the case. Ixion was about to leave, but Eris stopped his asking, why he didn’t enspell the youma. He answered in this instance death was more than justified.

## Ascended Senshi Info

### Weapon

* **Dominion Blade**: Ixion’s blade grants him dominion over anything he cuts with it, within certain limits. It wouldn’t work on his fellow Ascended.