《Fate/King Of Swords》 Chapter -1 - Discord discord.gg/TxXc6x Chapter 1 - Prologue Holy Grail War A Battle Royale between 7 magus to gain the right to use the Holy Grail, A Powerful artifact able to fulfill one wish of the Victor. In the war each master is able to summon one human familiar from the olden ages, a figure that had left their marks in history whether as: Warriors Kings Scholars Wizards Writers to help them in acquiring the Grail, said Individuals also act as fuel for the Holy Grail to Grant a wish, more commonly known by humans as Heroes. Simple Rules, Kill six Servants in any way possible to fuel the Grail with magic energy to Grant a wish kill all seven said Servants to open a road to Akasha and acquire the Third True Magic, Heaven''s Feel. Servants are also much stronger than the Modern Magus, that it is "Impossible" to fight them other than by another Servant. A very Cruel and Evil tournament but without a Doubt "Enticing" that people will willing wager their lives in a chance to acquire the "right" of the Victor ... ... ... Even if the tournament is synonymous to "Genocide" Fuyuki City, more commonly as the Fuyuki Grail War Battleground had a disastrous occurring in it''s 4th Holy Grail War, the conclusion was a fire started by the tainted Grail causing multiple casualties. But it was in that very Cursed fire. A boy "Died" and was "Born" again whether as a empty husk, a Sword or just someone distorted. But for us it was on that day that Humanity''s Greatest Hero was Born. The King of Swords Chapter 2 - The Boy "Forged" in Fire Ones that crawl out of Hell are usually the ones that become it''s worst enemy. King of Swords, Shirou Emiya -Fuyuki City 1994- It was hell that day. Flames danced and devoured everything in their path. But these were no ordinary flames these were cursed flames spawned by a Demon that resided in a omnipotent artifact called The Holy Grail. As the flames not only destroyed infrastructure but also people, both Physically and Emotionally, even the tiniest bit of hope and relief were destroyed by the flames. A small boy was traversing through the flames his body was already riddled with third degree burns and his eyes already appeared dead. At first he tried to help the people in the fire but he only laid witness as family and friends who tried to help eachother were instead also killed by the Curse in the flames. And yet he always survived where others died.....Why? PLEASE!! HELP US!!! SOMEONE! ANYONE! PLEASE MY LEG IS STUCK!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!! The pleas.... YOU FUCKER!!! DON''T YOU HAVE HUMANITY!! HOW CAN YOU LEAVE US HERE!!!! and then the curses... were all ignored as the child only had a single thought. "I want to live" But the thought of falling down and accepting his fate was just too tempting his body was going weary and even walking was proving hard....but then he heard it. "This is not the end for you my child, let me help you cross this hurdle" Suddenly the boy felt a strange warmth inside him compared to the Hellish blaze all around him for this warmth was gentle and soothing like cuddling up in bed amidst horrid weather. The warmth traveled to his skin and surprisingly the boy could no longer feel the intense heat. "No needs to be surprised I did say I will help you now the rest is upto you there will be someone up ahead to help you so don''t give up just yet" Acknowledging the voice the boy started walking once more with renewed vigor, the flames tried to once again crush the boy''s hope but were surprised to see that no matter what they did the boy was hardly fazed like he could no longer feel the scalding heat or curse. Finally after sometime the boy makes it out of the Hell hole and allows his body to fall down on his back as he gazes at the sky. He survived yet again where others died. "I told you it''s not your fault" There it was again that soothing motherly voice. "You can....hear my thoughts?" said the boy "No not really I''m just good at reading people and you my boy are like an open book" The boy smiled before it disappeared "Thank you for...helping me but it still doesn''t help when.....others died but I survived" the child raised his arm towards the sky The voice sighed "(Sigh) Child even if you were older you couldn''t have done anything not with these "Flames" Don''t stunt yourself in guilt you do not deserve...instead use it to live better and be better" The boy felt the words resonate with him and would have cried but instead the tiredness catched up to him and he slowly started drifting off to sleep But before his hand could fully drop another bigger hand held on it which caused the boy to momentarily awaken. "Thank God theres one alive" A middle aged man with unkempt black hair wearing a black suit and black trench coat was holding the boy''s hand. The boy was about to close his eyes again when a bright golden light appeared and was transferred in his ?h?st, the warmth was just like before but this time the warmth was traveling throughout his body and fixing his injuries as more color came back on his face. The middle aged man was crying but he had a genuinely happy smile on his face, like he was the one instead who was saved. "Thank you...Thank you..! for letting me save you" "Can I smile like that too some day" "Why not perhaps sooner than expected, perhaps even tomorrow or the minute after but for now rest and let the bad thoughts pass" "Wait....! don''t leave...." "Fufu don''t worry my child I''ll be right here beside you" Relaxing the Red haired boy finally let sleep takeover him. Chapter 3 - Beginning of a "New" Life {A/N} () is thinking or telepathy talks [] is when a character who mostly talks telepathically thinks to themselves Enjoy the Chapter and don''t forget to Like, Comment, Vote AND PLZ PAY ATTENTION TO THE AUTHOR NOTES!!! IMPORTANT!!! -Fuyuki Civil Hospital- In one of rooms of the hospital the boy from before laid, dressed in hospital gown and had red hair, when he slowly woke up and lifted his body his golden amber eyes were also revealed, the boy looked to be 7 years old. Looking around but not finding anyone especially his helper the boy could only sadly think. "Was the Pretty voice my imagination" "BOO!!!" "Wah!!?" The boy visibly jumped in his bed with the sudden scare. "Hahaha! Sorry but you had that Lost puppy look that I had to do that" Actually the boy''s eyes had the look of a dead person so she had decided to jumpscare and tease him to get rid of the dead look and it looks like it worked for the boy''s expression was now more expressive. His expression which was in tears like he just witnessed something scary (A/N *Cough* Well he did) changed into an angry pout with his arms crossed (A/N Cute). "Awww Okay I''m sorry little man are you happy now" The boy still had the pout but like he remembered something he said. "Ah thanks again for your help" "Now now Thank yous and apologies are in the past now let''s talk about something else now shall we, Oh! and you can just talk to me mentally no need to say things out loud Okay?" "Okay so Miss what''s your name" "Well my friend''s used to call me by my nickname Eva you can call me that too" "That''s a pretty name my name''s.....??!" Eva: What''s wrong? (Gentle concern) "I..I.....I can''t remember my name...or....or anything" At the end the boy''s voice was breaking" Eva was silent before speaking. Eva: Come on Tomatoe-Chan you can''t be negative all the time you know. Suddenly the depressing atmosphere broke and the boy could feel his eye visibly twitch. Tomatoe!!! and what''s with that Chan suffix! He was about to argue but was cut off. Eva: We''ll talk later and I''ll answer more of your questions. Your other helper is here possibly with a doctor. Hearing this the boy grew silent but mentally nodded as he waited, finally the door opened and the same middle aged from yesterday entered with him was a briefcase but there was no doctor perhaps he was waiting outside the room. But the most concerning part of the man was his posture and eyes, Both were like a dead man''s even just what happened in his life for him to become like this. -Kiritsugu POV- When he made eye contact with me it was good to see that even though he was clearly mentally affected by the disaster there was still a bit of light in his eyes like other kids his age. Perhaps he done a bit more better job at saving atleast this one person then he thought. Now on to proper business. Kiritsugu: How are you feeling? "Better" Kiritsugu: That''s good. I made my way with a chair towards the bed and sat down in front of it. Kiritsugu: Well I''ll get straight to the point you have two choices either you can go with the other kids to an orphanage where someone will eventually adopt you. No change in expression huh Kiritsugu: Or you can come with me. Eva: (You should accept) Boy: (Huh? Why?) Eva: (Well for one I do not trust a shady orphanage and...) The boy could most certainly say that Eva was smiling. Eva: (You want to help him don''t you) The boy was surprised that Eva knew since, he really wanted the middle aged man to be less depressed and perhaps smile a bit more genuinely. The boy pointed at the man and said. Boy: I want to go with you. The boy was visibly happy to see that the man''s smile became more genuine. Man: Alright then I''ll get the doctor to give you a final check up then we can get the discharge papers, Oh! one more thing do you remember your name I know your case of amnesia that''s why I''m asking. The Boy who already discussed this with Eva shook his head. Man: Well that will be a problem Hmmmmmm..... How about Shiro, Shiro Emiya. The boy thought of the name and he really liked it not that he shown it just nodded. Kiritsugu: Great, my name is Kiritsugu, Kiritsugu Emiya and...I''m a Magus. (Smile) Shiro:...(Eyes slightly widen) Eva: (Well that was subtle) -Emiya Estate- After being discharged Kiritsugu brought his "son" to his house and let''s just say that Shiro''s eyes widened looking at the large traditional Japanese house. Kiritsugu: Like it (amused) Shiro: (Nods) It''s big. Kiritsugu: Well then let''s get you settled in on. Kiritsugu grabbed his briefcase from the car and led Shirou into his new "Home" But when Shiro entered the house he found that it was as dead as Kiritsugu but instead of being depressed his resolve to help Kiritsugu out of his depression increased whereas inside Shiro a woman visibly smiled. Eva: [Fufu what would I expect] And so the new life of the boy now known as Shiro started....yet again. Chapter 4 - Moonlit World It is not the end of our respective path that defines us. Instead, it is the actions we do to reach it that count. Eva ??????? ?? ????? It had already been sometime since Shiro started living with Kiritsugu and it had been obvious that Kiritsugu was trying his best to be a good father and it wasn''t like his efforts were fruitless Shiro liked his presence and as for the occasional dead atmosphere in the house. He had Eva to talk to who somehow always seemed to lighten his mood and bring a smile to his face no matter how much the fire had influenced him. He had also met a friend of his father''s who lived right next door, an old man called Raiga Fujimura he seemed like a nice person and treated Shiro kindly but before Shiro met Raiga he actually met his granddaughter Taiga Fujimura first and their first meeting was.....unique in its own way. Taiga was a brown haired young woman who came to the house and the first one she met was Shiro and let''s say her expression was very funny(What Eva said) when hearing he was Kiritsugu''s son, turns out she took private English lessons from Kiritsugu to improve her English so she can become an English teacher. At first their relationship was somewhat messy but after Taiga challenged him to a kendo match their relationship started taking a turn for the better, Oh no Shiro didn''t win against Taiga instead she was impressed by his talent, turns out she was quite the simple minded person since all it took was a kendo match to fix their relationship. Really Simple minded. -Afterword- In the living room of Emiya hosehold. Taiga: Hey Shiro have you seen Kerry! Shiro: I Don''t know Tig...I mean Fuji-nee! the repairs to the house are done so perhaps he''s thanking Raiga Jii-san for the help he sended. After sending Shiro a glare for "almost" calling her by that acursed nickname "Tiger" she dismissed it and left. In front of Shiro sitting on the opposite couch was a woman, she had long black hair reaching her waist, a beautiful face with yellow eyes that glow with a mixture of Playfulness, wisdom and suprising Power, Her body was perfect, all proportions in the right places and even her simplest movements were with such Grace that people might mistake her for a princess or perhaps a "Queen" It is also because of these qualities that people mistake her for a Goddess both in literal and spiritual sense, that having thoughts about her much less impure ones were a sin, a total blasphemy. Shiro on the other hand did not feel any unique type of respect for Eva, yes he did respect her but not for her looks or the feeling she gave off but because of her help in the fire and the support she has been giving him afterwards which Shiro is grateful of or who knows what damage his personality would have been afflicted and unknowingly in this short time period Eva had already become an emotional pillar for him which he could always confide in all times without hesitation. So Shiro did not look at Eva the normal way other people would. One more thing Shiro found about Eva was that she was not "Normal"...well perhaps having a voice talking to you in your head wouldn''t be normal an example of her power was now. Even though Taiga had come in the Living room she only saw Shiro since Eva was able to take an illusionary/Translucent form to manifest in the real world and beside Shiro no one could she her or perhaps others can if she allows them but aside from Shiro she could not touch anything else or that''s what Shiro thinks. She had already told Shiro that she will act as a Guide or Guardian to Shiro to help him, on what she didn''t specify nor told and Shiro didn''t pry for he trusted Eva no matter the limited amount of time they spent together. Eva: Well Shiro I am about to explain to you about the Moonlit World. Shiro:.....Moon...world? like on the moon? Shiro was confused so he could only give a naive answer, which Prompted Eva to giggle at his cute reply. Eva disappeared and reappeared on the side of Shiro, she gently cupped Shiro''s face and brought it to her ??p and started tenderly rubbing his head. Eva: No silly, not the "The Moon world", Moonlit world. It is a side of the world hidden from normal people where all magical things of the world reside in short it''s the place where the Mages reside. Shiro eyes widened but he didn''t get up and enjoyed the ??r?ssing. Shiro: But why are you telling me this? Eva gave Shiro a flat look. Eva: you young man have been thinking about Magus and Magic ever since you left the hospital after Kiritsugu little "reveal". Shiro: How did you!?? Eva: Your like a open book remember (Smile) Shiro was feeling very indignant he couldn''t be that bad at lying right? Eva: Now Shiro the reason I am telling you this is because you will have to protect yourself in this world believe it or not you are a bit "unique" and because of your uniqueness other Magus from all over the world might come to kidnap you, even if they don''t know, if they find out you are related to Kiritsugu they might come to harm you. Eva: You''ll eventually know why in the future for now you will start training as a Magus and other studies to atleast give you some form of protection if by chance I or Kiritsugu aren''t with you, this might also give you time to think what you want to do in the future. Shiro didn''t think much. Shiro: I''ll trust you, so when do we begin! (Excited) Eva: It''s good you''re motivated for you''ll need it in your studies by don''t misunderstand I won''t be the one to teach you, well not my main art perhaps in the future but I will give you advice and tips while you train with the others. Shiro was a bit dejected Eva''s abillities were very cool, but he soon lightened up if it''s people Eva recommended then they would be cool as well. Eva: We''ll start in the night when everyone is asleep for now let''s get dinner ready (Smile) Shiro smiled and couldn''t wait but he had to get dinner ready since Kiritsugu didn''t know how to cook, he basically burned everything even water (A/N How is that even possible) Eva on the other hand had a lot of tips about cooking that coupled with his natural talent in cooking made the kitchen, Shiro''s personal domain. As for Taiga and her cooking.....*Shiver* He still remembers that day the egg dish looked perfectly normal but Eva frantically warned him not to eat it, Kiritsugu was not so lucky. Chapter 5 - Mentor (1/2) "Open to all possibilities whether Possible or Impossible, will open the door of Mystery" Eva ??????? ?? ????? -Nightime- Shiro closed his eyes and drifted to sleep. While normally Shiro would have no dreams aside from the occasional nightmares this time was different, instead Shiro felt his body falling and eventually traveling to a place beyond his control. When Shiro opened his eyes again he found that he was standing on the underside of a cliff, looking around he saw that the surroundings of the cliff was entirely covered in fog obscuring was hidden within it and what was beyond. Eva: Shiro! quickly come up here. Hearing Eva''s voice Shiro quickly abandoned all thoughts and went up the cliff, the cliff itself looked Baren with only a few patches of grass but when he arrived at the top he found Eva sitting on the largest patch of grass with her usual smile on her face. In this world Eva was not Semi transparent but her form was completely solid radiating her full beauty and Aura of Grace and Majesty but like always Shiro was not affected sure she was beautiful but that was it. Eva: Welcome to your "Soulscape" Shiro. Eva gestured for Shiro to come to her and Shiro complied and sat down in front her, suprisingly the grass was soft to sit on. Shiro: What''s that? (Tilts head) Eva: This is the manifestation of your soul Shiro, in simple terms it means the world inside of your soul. This is your World Shiro. Shiro''s eyes sparkled hearing Eva called this place his but he still asked questions that confused him since Eva was the smartest no doubt! Shiro: Thats explains why this place feels familiar But what''s with the fog? (Looks around) Eva: Well that is because you haven''t decided on a path, an ideal or even the "truth" about yourself since Soulscapes or as the Magus in this world call a "Reality Marble" is the best or should I say most suitable place for a person to be at, since it is the best harmony between said person and his world. Eva: Does everyone have a Soulscape? Eva: Well everyone has a Soulscape but accessing it is very hard for it takes many years even for talented Wizards to utilize it much less if they want to impose it on the world and reality. Shiro: I can bring this world outside!!? (Excited) Eva: Yup you can, you little rascal are one of the lucky ones since you are able to utilize your Reality Marble unconsciously without problem on your first time and soon with a little training you can easily impose it on the World''s reality it will be a very good trump card for you. Shiro''s eyes were sparkling like stars imagining how he was going to beat all bad guys by suprising them with his Reality Marble and beating them in his own world. "Welcome to my world Villains! Hahahaha!!!" Eva couldn''t help but smile fondly, happy that Shiro was not completely affected by his trauma in the fire and the childish display in front of her was proof that the "Innocence" of the Child called Emiya Shiro was still intact and possible to be healed. Shiro stopped daydreaming and looked around, again shocked by Eva''s "Amazing" Power and looked at her who was now sitted on a beautiful wooden bench in the garden in awe. Eva couldn''t help but feel a bit of pride from Shiro''s gaze and gestured for him to sit beside her and Shiro quickly sat. Eva: So do you have any other questions? Shiro: Ah....just one....You talk about Wizards and Magus like they are different?... Eva: (Nodding) They are different. Magus are the Magic users of the current time but they are only able to do Magecraft doing what is also accomplishable by Physics and science just directly without the tools necessary but even though they are many Magecrafts they are limited in efficiency since the ?ssociation with Physics. Shiro: So how are Wizards or magicians different? Eva: Magicians practice true Magic which is impossible for science to duplicate but I think that the things that seperate Magicians from Magus are imagination, if you search for every possibilities even if it is impossible and gain control over the impossible you atleast earn the right mentality for Magicians. Shiro watched intently. "Open to all possibilities whether Possible or Impossible, will open the door of Mystery" Eva: Anymore questions? Shiro shook his head. Eva nodded and pointed to the Centre of the garden where space bended and twisted eventually turning into a light blue spiral portal. Eva: Your first teacher is going to be someone who owes me a favor and will give you something that will help you immensely in life and training, just go through the portal I won''t come but I will be watching over you, just do me a favor okay Shiro. Shiro: Okay. What is it Eva. Eva: Don''t learn any bad habits from him honestly that man is a bad influence especially to young children if not for his abillities he might be chased till the end of the world and beyond for his antics. (Exasperated) Shiro was confused but also curious about this person now so he eagerly head in the portal. -Unknown Location- When Shiro exited the portal he found himself again in a garden but unlike the one in his Reality Marble Eva made this one was bigger and had beautiful tower in the Centre, the place was also surrounded by a stream(Small river) which wasn''t that deep and the water was crystal clear like diamonds sparkled in it when sunlight hit the water perhaps for convenience sake there was a small pristine bridge connecting the small Island/garden to the other side of the stream. Shiro quickly turned and found his heart pierced! Metaphorically In front of him he found a creature that looked like a mix between a squirrel and cat with snow white fur looking at him with adorable curious eyes while uttering the cutest of sound. Shiro quickly bended and patted the creature who in turn after being patted launched itself on Shiro face and crawled itself to his shoulder. Shiro: Hi there what''s your name little guy. (Patting) ???: Fou! ??????: Ah! I see you''ve met Cath pulg. Shiro stopped patting the creature and looked where the voice came from, there sitting on the branch of a tree was a handsome young man that at most looked in his early twenties with light rainbow colored white hair, a pure white robe and an oddly decorated staff that he was leaning on. Seeing the boy was only staring, the man smirked appearing rather smug. Shiro: Your naming sense is Awful. (Deadpan stare) ???: Fou! (Condescending stare) The man fell from the branch.... ??????: You are pretty sharp you know that boy. (Eyebrow twitching while getting up) Shiro: How about I call you "Fou" it''s a better name and cute right. (Ignored) Fou: Kyu! (Ignored) The man got up and couldn''t believe "He" of all people was being ignored and wasn''t Fou just the sound he MAKES!!! ??????: Boy! do you even know who''s presence you are in! Shiro pulls his attention back but Fou stills has an unimpressed look on his,Her or IT face. Shiro mouth was agape which caused Merlin to smirk but before he could continue. Shiro: Aren''t you supposed to be Old! Fou''s expression and posture was like he was laughing seeing the petrified look of the "Old man" Merlin lost strenght in his legs and fell on his knees looking like he was questioning the meaning of life and mumbling. Merlin: .....is this some sort of new sick punishment.....(Sob) to be insulted by a mere child.....Why....all I did was..... Shiro could only look on blankly at the supposed great magus of old who helped King Arthur in his reign and was thinking this guy was perhaps an imposter. Fou was still "Laughing" Shiro went to help Merlin but suddenly he jerked, and straightened himself looking at Shiro intensely and seriously like looking through him. Merlin: Child mind telling me how do you have Avalon. Shiro was confused and Merlin''s gaze softened somewhat as he put his hand in front of his ?h?st which glowed and out came a beautiful golden scabbard with blue highlights. Shiro knew he had an Healing artifact in him or "Conceptual weapon" of healing like Eva called it since she was the one to tell him but he didn''t think it would be this beautiful since it was the first time he saw it. Merlin looked at the Scabbard with a melancholic expression with a bit of hurt but still looked back at Shiro and away from the floating weapon. Shiro: Oh! so that''s what it looks like....wow Shiro told Merlin about the fire and how his father implanted it in him to save him but nothing about Eva. Merlin''s gaze softened more while looking at the pitiful boy who had such a traumatic experience so early in life and thought to amuse him. Merlin: My apologies child for reminding you of such an experience. Shiro: Not at all Merlin a friend of mine once said that "If i let guilt that doesn''t belong to me consume me" it shall only stunt my growth and distort my mentality instead I use that tragedy as a drive to improve myself (Smile) Merlin was impressed such a mentality was rare in a child to not only overcome tragedy but use it as a drive was a mentality only a few humans possessed most of which.......were heroes. Merlin''s eyes widened and he realized the child in front of him might become someone extraordinary if he kept that mentality. Perhaps that is why Avalon helped him, even though Avalon will only work with the presence of King Arthur, who was acknowledged by the Fae, the sword and scabbard are sentient in their own right and even the left over power will not be used if the said individual is not acknowledged by the pair of artifacts and the child in front of Merlin is without a doudth acknowledged by the scabbard allowing him to use the leftover healing power of Avalon. Merlin: (He has potential with the right mentality and Avalon''s approval just reinforces the fact...all he needs is the right training and tempering to become someone truly extraordinary perhaps another Hero.....But...no what if I fail him as well) Shiro: Merlin your a strong Magus right? Merlin thoughts went away, he stood upright like an arrow with a smug air. Merlin: Of course! Who do you think I am, I am Merlin The Magus of Flowers. I am the one who taught the Greatest King of Britain, King Arthur, The mystic path and his greatest advisor, the greatest mage of my time if I said I was second in the Magus path then no one will claim to be first! Fou was still giving him a blank look but Shiro just ignored it. Shiro: Then can you teach me Magecraft. Merlin suddenly became serious but his thoughts were Conflicted. Merlin: Shiro it''s not like I don''t want to teach you but the problem is that I''m trapped here this tower and patch of land in the stream is all I can move around in.....do you see that overhead sign on that small bridge, the letters spelled there---- Shiro looked at the equally pristine sign at the bridge entrance, it had some weird carvings on it but Shiro unconsciously muttered. Shiro: "Only the innocent may pass" Why? aren''t you innocent. Merlin ignored Shiro''s question and looked at him like he grew a second head. Merlin: You understand what''s written there!? Shiro put a hand under his chin and had a thinking expression which instead of making him look serious made him look adorable. Shiro: I won''t say I completely understand, I can read it but when it comes to writing or speaking myself in the Language I can''t seem to. Merlin: (A boy who could unconsciously read Fae text!!!) Merlin was shocked but his brain was already thinking scenarios of how this was possible, either he had a very extreme affinity with Fae (Gilgamesh''s amount of divinity) or he was naturally blessed by Gaia, he was leaning on the latter but both were still unlikely the boy was definitely human and Gaia influence around him was like any other human''s. Merlin: (I want to reject him kindly but he had to throw in another peculiarity of himself! Oh how I want to study this unique human and nurture him into a great man....! Wait there''s still that! if this works I will fully nurture him with everything I have, Now it''s upto Fate and luck) Merlin held his palm out and in it a pale blue orb with the occasional swirling lackness appeared, it pulsed in blue light and seemed very mysterious. Merlin: Shiro this is a gift given to me in the past when I met a certain woman, it''s mystery is so profound that not even i could discern it i had tried to use it on my other students but it had shown no response to them I think because the woman had said to me. "Give the orb to who you believe to be worthy and perhaps you''ll see the one destined for greatness" Merlin held the orb near Shiro''s ?h?st and when he was about to use his Theurmaturgy(Magecraft) The orb got absorbed like it was entering water not flesh. Merlin in turn was suprised. Merlin expression was one that was resigned (Guess this is what humans call "Seal the deal") Shiro: Is that it Merlin? is wasn''t so bad....?? Hey what''s going on? Merlin quirked his brow and once again looked inside Shiro to see what was happening and he was shocked! The orb felt like it incased Shiro''s soul and his soul pulsed once as 27 lines became visible on it but the shocking thing was that the Magic Circuits, that are originally located in the soul and connected to the body via a Pseudo-Nervous system were growing out of it and spreading in his body at all parts but they were all in PHYSICAL FORM! Merlin: (Physical Magic Circuits! along with a Core! I thought this orb was a Magic core of a Phantasmal beast like a dragon but this!! what in Gaia name did that woman give me!) Merlin''s thoughts stopped as he saw the pained expression on Shiro''s face and quickly his hands were congealed in a green aura that radiated the feeling of nature and flowers, Merlin brought his hands to Shiro and the aura covered him easing the pain, which after a few minutes disappeared. The core was intact in Shiro''s ?h?st housing his soul along with Avalon, the 27 Physical Magic Circuits were like roots coming out of the core spread all over his body, the amount of Natural Od and Mana his body was now producing was ridiculous for a child his age Heck! it was even ridiculous for someone of the olden ages! Merlin could only blankly stare at his newest disciple, yet another suprise, Welp atleast for a period he won''t be bored since he is going to train perhaps his greatest disciple yet since.....even Arthur couldn''t be accepted by that orb. Shiro: What....just.....happened...(Tired) Merlin: Well my dear student, power comes with pain so you need to understand that. Hearing Merlin, Shiro perked up that meant he was ready to teach him, they talked some more and Merlin was about to faint when Shiro happily told him he had a "Reality Marble" like it was no big deal but was equally excited about the prospect of teaching such a monst.....I meant Hero. They decided that Shiro will come in fixed times to the Garden of Avalon to receive teaching since Merlin theorized it was through breaking through the boundaries of space and reality using his Reality Marble unconsciously that connected him to the Garden(Shiro didn''t tell about Eva). Shiro: Ah sensei just one more question? Merlin: Hmm what is it Shiro? Shiro: How did you get trapped here? Merlin: A very cold mannered woman that''s all you need to know! remember my pupil! woman are as dangerous as they are beautiful. Shiro: (Blink) Ah....Okay...(Confused) Shiro then bade Farewell and disappeared through the bridge in a similar Portal, leaving Merlin smiling in an amused way his new disciple was very interesting and training him will be very much interesting as well just the thing that had put the cherry on top was the fact the even with his precognition he couldn''t she the child''s future, it was foggy, an uncertain future with many possibilities, Oh how fun would that be. And the absolute best part. -Eva location- Eva: So what do you think of him? Shiro: He''s a bit weird, but nice. Fou: Fou! Eva: who''s your little friend? (Smile) Shiro: Oh Fou, you came with me. -Garden of Avalon- Merlin: THAT INSUFFERABLE RODDENT IS FINALLY GONE!!!!! HAHAHA!!!! Chapter 6 - Mentor (2/2) It''s fine to be Selfish once in a while, Kiritsugu. Irisviel von Einzbern Wife of Kiritsugu and lesser Grail vessel of the Fourth war After returning to the Garden in his own Reality marble along with his new "Pet" Fou, Eva sent him to another place to meet his second mentor but Eva said that he would have to make an impression on "her" to even make her think about teaching him. Instead of a place like the Garden of Avalon, Shiro found himself in a desolate and bleak snowy land. He really preferred The Garden of Avalon. A Monster that resembled a wolf appeared in front of him but with "some" help from Eva he was able to defeat it causing it to run away but then from behind him he felt like someone was standing there, looking behind he saw an extremely beautiful woman with purple hair, Red eyes and an curvaceous body looking at him emotionlessly with a bit of curiosity. He suddenly remembered Merlin''s words of woman being dangerous as they are beautiful. He really preferred The Garden right about now! From talking to her, to explaining how he got here, to her territory(Same explanation with merlin regarding the theory of Reality Marble) Scathach, The Queen of the Land of Shadows as she introduced herself got even more curious and fkkgvngy8 Shiro asked if she could teach him just like he did with Merlin. Scathach: Why should I teach you boy? Scathach wasn''t someone to teach anyone everyone of her students proved themselves to her....but Shiro was not normal AND he was b?r?ly 7 years old. Shiro: Oh...Sorry then! I''ll be on my way. (Walks away) Scathach could only gape all people that know of her beg to be her student and....prove themselves, How the hell! did she not notice that she herself never asked to be proven it was all her students doing! and now she was letting a boy with potential leave she couldn''t call herself a teacher of heroes if she allows such a gem to leave! Scathach stopped Shiro quickly and explained she meant that she wanted to see his talent, thankfully Shiro didn''t see her struggle to correct her mistake or her embarrassment. When Scathach wrote runes in the air to check something about Shiro she couldn''t help but give a scary grin, which caused Shiro to shudder. Then Shiro told her of his other secrets like his Magic Core and Physical Magic Circuits all except Eva. Her grin widened even more. HE NOW REALLY PREFERS THE GARDEN NOW! Scathach couldn''t help but smile in anticipation. Scathach: A Sword Incarnate with an extra Element of Fire, It''s like he was born to be a warrior, to think I''ll meet another with the same potential as Setanta.....and better yet I can''t seem to see his future hahaha interesting. After a very, very long time The Queen was again looking forward to the future. -Garden of Eva- Eva: So how was she? Shiro: Merlin''s a bit weird and Scathach is a bit creepy. Eva: Don''t worry you''ll get used to it remember craziness comes with greatness. Shiro/Fou: (Sweatdrop) After the little chat Shiro starts to play tag with Fou in the Garden since he doesn''t need sleep when in his world. Eva on the other hand watches Shiro with a gentle smile all of these things paint a picturesque theme. Eva: (No matter what you face in the future it doesn''t change the fact that you deserve to be happy as well so until the time comes.....have fun Shiro) -Afterword- Shiro woke up and looked around and he didn''t see Fou. Fou: Fou! Nevermind he was there on top of his futon. Shiro got up and went to the kitchen to fix dinner before his father woke up and the tiger showed up. Kiritsugu woke up half an hour later and sat on the table while Shiro was putting the last of the dishes on it, he still couldn''t understand his son''s unnatural talent in the kitchen but who was he to complain. While they were eating, Shiro decided to ask his father something he wanted to ask. Shiro: Dad can you teach me Magecraft. Shiro was told by Eva to also learn from Kiritsugu since unlike Merlin and Scathach, Kiritsugu has knownledge about modern weaponry and fighting and his own unique special way of Magecraft and tactics which would be invaluable to Shiro. Kiritsugu: (Sigh) Shiro, being a Magus is very dangerous there is even a saying "A Magus walks with death" I don''t want you to needlessly risk your life, the Moonlit World is traitorous people will stab you in the back and even might get jealous of your success and kill you to take your research. Shiro: But Dad since you are also a Magus shouldn''t you at least teach me enough to protect myself. Eva had whispered to Shiro to use that reason and it seems to work as Kiritsugu eyes widened and he started thinking and finally sighed. Kiritsugu: Alright I''ll teach you, come to the Dojo after you finish. Shiro: Thanks dad! Kiritsugu smiled but hoped he could dissuade Shiro to study Magecraft by telling him about his talent or something along the line. He was in for a rude awakening. -Afterword- In the Dojo stood Kiritsugu and Shiro. Kiritsugu: Shiro first I will use my own prana, which is the energy necessary for Magi to perform their mysteries on you to activate your Magic Circuits afterwards we will try to find a trigger for you to activate them consciously yourself okay. After Shiro nodded Kiritsugu put his hand on Shiro''s shoulder and transferred a bit of Prana to locate and activate his Circuits and activated them. Taiga arrived at the Emiya household and first started looking for Kiritsugu and Shiro before moochi....--Sharing some of Shiro''s cooking, seriously her surrogate younger brother was too good in cooking and she might become addicted. Seeing they might be in the Dojo see went and opened the door. Taiga: Good morning! Kiritsugu and Shi---WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED!!! Taiga''s suprise wasn''t unwanted since Kiritsugu was face first pasted on the wall and upside down while Shiro was looking at the display wide eyed. After Kiritsugu fell from the wall he quickly explained. Kiritsugu: I slipped on a banana! Kiritsugu felt ashamed of his excuse and even Shiro was looking at him blankly, if anyone knew the Magus killer said something so ridiculous his reputation will be ruined. Taiga: Oh okay, just be careful next time Kiritsugu. (Closes) Kiritsugu/Shiro: (Really Simple minded) Kiritsugu got up from the floor and once again touched Shiro''s shoulder to check his body and felt his legs go weak. Those 27 Magic Circuits are overlaying....... Physical Magic Circuits!!! Is that a Magic core near his ?h?st!!! No wonder he was blown away the accumulated Prana after release of activation repelled him! Kiritsugu: (The Magic Circuits are without a doudth a function of Third Magic but since I didn''t see anyone use Third Magic on Shiro the option of someone doing it is out. Then this might be a very rare sorcery trait but it still doesn''t explain that core, is it because of Avalon) Kiritsugu was frustrated, so many questions but little answers and the worst part it son is so abnormal that if any normal Magus saw him they might even forfeit their life to capture him and disect him to learn his secrets since this was enough to warranty a Sealing Designation from Clocktower. Kiritsugu bit his lip in frustration, with such a condition it was literally impossible for his son to live a normal life for he knew aside the dangers with the proper training his son will become a fearful existence in the world perhaps on par with the 27 Dead apostle Ancestors or even Magicians! He sighed since he couldn''t be negligent in his training, he lost one child because of his twisted ideals but he refuses to lose a second. Kiritsugu: Shiro be prepared Tommorow your training will start. Kiritsugu said seriously but he was also thinking if Shiro was a member of a ancient family of Magi but looking at the circumstances......perhaps he''s the last member in accordance that he doesn''t possess a Magic Crest. Kiritsugu looked at Shiro who looked back and smiled. Kiritsugu: (No matter even if he is one, he still is Shiro Emiya) Just for one time the Magus killer will be selfish. Chapter 7 - The Paths (Play background music!) Okay guys I''m a bit confused so I decided to let you guys decide on our Hero, Shiro''s path. 1: Evil waits for no one: Shiro''s adventure will start before canon age (17) (Story development ) (Mostly Warrior type Hero with supplementing Magecraft in fights) 2: Seasoned Hero: Shiro''s main adventures will start at canon age (17) (Mostly plot following with some changes) (Shiro will be organized Magus) It''s your guys imagination what will be also added in these two paths. Grand Order and a bit of Tsukihime will be added. This is a HAREM but it will be organized with valid reasons why the girls fell for him. No instant OP Shiro (One punch ORT, Nope) talented, yes. Choose either one of the options in comments by liking it (recommended) If you have something extra to say then be free to comment. Chapter 8 - Cleansed Okay so in accordance to the votes most of them went to Path, Evil waits for no one. So Shiro''s adventures will start early but don''t worry at 17 things will still happen stay with me and enjoy the Legend of the King Of Swords. Scathach and the others will be happy I swear. (SPOILER) One of Shiro''s role will be to undo Regrets and ease pains of the various characters. But he himself will be comforted as well. --------------------------------- God is Merciful for he even forgives murderers. Jeanne D Arc Maiden of Orleans ------------------------------- Kiritsugu: Shiro before we start, I need to have understanding of your Magic Circuits since they are different okay once that is done we will start training accordingly. Shiro: Okay (Nods) Kiritsugu once again put his hands on Shiro''s shoulder and starts analyzing his Circuits but this time, the prana inside Shiro like a something alive reacted! Kiritsugu: (What!) Shiro''s Prana quickly reached Kiritsugu''s hand and entered his body before he could react and did something that once again utterly baffled him! The Prana flowed through his own Circuits and started attacking and "Devouring" the black substance that was torturing him since day 1 of the Fourth Holy Grail war''s end, it was severing the substance in his body like a sharp sword, but this in turn was causing Kiritsugu excruicating pain that he had to bite his lip to not scream. Shiro was shocked and scared looking at his father who was squirming on the floor, not knowing what to do. Eva: (Don''t worry, this is important for him) Eva appeared in her ethereal form beside him and he calmed down somewhat hearing her. Shiro: (What''s happening Eva!?) Eva: (There is something inside your father Shiro, a curse think of it like a very bad disease, I used your unique Prana to direct it in his body to cleanse it) Shiro was suprised but like always he trusted Eva and watched his Father with a worried gaze. After sometime the squirming stopped Kiritsugu got up and to Shiro''s pleasant suprise his father''s face wasn''t so pale as before. Kiritsugu himself was suprised, not feeling the pain in his gut anymore, quickly casting a [Structural Analysis] on himself he saw to his pleasant Shock that the Curse of Angra Mainyu was gone and if that wasn''t enough his organs, muscles and even Circuits were repaired like he was in his prime. Kiritsugu: (My Circuits!! their quality more than doubled!) The most shocking thing to Kiritsugu was that his Magic Circuits quality more than Doubled, since it was a stated fact that a Magus Magic Circuits quality and quantity was decided at birth and even if there was a way to atleast increase quality and quantity than it was lost art from the Age of Gods, not in the reach of modern Magecraft. But right now it happened to him as proof were his improved Circuits, he couldn''t help but sigh at his adoptive son''s newest quirk. Kiritsugu: (The abillity to improve circuit quality and destroy ancient curses huh? everyone of these is enough for a Sealing Designation, What now!) Kiritsugu decided to abandon such thought and eventually he became overjoyed with his improved condition, he will have much easier time infiltrating the Einzberns and saving his daughter Illya, he looked at Shiro with a genuine smile. Kiritsugu: Shiro, thank you so much. (Holding Shiro''s shoulders) Shiro: I Don''t get what I did but your welcome? (Tilts head) Kiritsugu: (There he was again, acting like a puppy) Shiro I was "very" sick but not anymore whatever you did or forget that, whatever happened cured me heck it made me better. Shiro still didn''t understand but was genuinely happy for his father. Kiritsugu: Now Shiro shall we start. After Shiro nodded his training finally began, Kiritsugu first gave a basic introduction of the Moonlit world as well as the basic introductions of the main branch of Magi in the world Mage Association made for preservation of Magecraft (since the number of partioners, the weaker the Magecraft) Branched out of: The Clocktower Atlas Academy Wandering Sea Prana, Magic Circuits, Magic Crests, Myseteries, Gaia, Alaya, Counter Force All necessary introductions were given to Shiro. In turn he found out that he really was like an abnormalitie to Magus. After that Kiritsugu did a ritual with a Crystal ball to Shiro to find out his Origin and Element and he found out to his suprise (Yet again he facepalmed) that Shiro''s Origin was Sword and his Element was Sword and Fire. That meant Shiro was an Incarnation (People with same Element and Origin, e.g Fire Incarnates will be genius in Fire Magecraft) with an extra Element of Fire. Now this was troublesome Fire he could somehow work around but Sword will need a specialized way to train in and in turn Shiro will become a specialized mage like himself in a way. On the same day his training with Merlin and Scathach started. Merlin mainly focused on Magecraft and suprisingly some swordsmanship. He took his status as a Sword Incarnate as a challenge and thought of ideas of how to use it and gave tips on his Fire Theurmaturgy. Scathach focused mainly on Body and techniques, Shiro was found to have an aptitude for Runes so he was also being taught that, she explained that since he was a Sword Incarnate his focus on Magecraft should be second in this regard since Swords were one of the definition of Great Warriors, Merlin also begrudgingly agreed that his second teacher was right. Shiro was Barely surviving their "basic" training to set up a good foundation "especially" Scathach, what he didn''t know was that this basic training would even bring grown men to tears he was just 7! but He still presisted which not known to him made his teachers proud it''s not like they like to see him suffer (A/N Probably Scathach...!!!! Wait please don''t point that spear at me!!!!) But this was necessary to bring his full potential out, Eva and Fou were also always there, Eva in his own reality marble gave him tips and both of them always comforted him. After 4 months something happened. Chapter 9 - "Saving" the "Unsavable" It is the simple things that matter in life. Siegfried The Dragon Slaying Hero Right now in the Emiya house two figures were fighting in the Dojo with Shinai after sometime they stop and take off their helmets. Taiga: Wow Shiro! you''re improving quickly. Shiro: hah...Thanks Fuji-nee.....hah... Shiro had found a trait in being a sword Incarnate, he was a natural born weapon master but the thing that truly shone in him the most was when he held a sword, it just felt natural in his hand after a few days of training. Taiga herself who was a master in Kendo and probably the best in Japan saw how Shiro was improving day by day in his swordsmanship and was proud of her "Younger" brother and frankly a little jealous of his talent since she herself started training at nearly the same age as him and never slacked off but from what she was seeing perhaps Shiro will need less than half her time to reach a similar level or better(Worse!) yet surpass her. The Heavens aren''t fair!!! Shiro: Don''t cry Fuji-nee, I''ll get dinner ready soon. Taiga was now simultaneously crying and laughing both, crying from seeing how Shiro is ignorant on certain subjects and laughing because she''ll eat Shiro''s food again. In the end food won. -Dinner Table- The three eaters were all eating in silence, Kiritsugu who now didn''t look pale and tired anymore regained his past air solemness but his eyes now had some life in them but would hardly soften one of the exceptions were Taiga and Shiro, who Kiritsugu started seeing as his own flesh and blood. Even if only four months passed since his training Kiritsugu felt rare feelings of Pride for his son who was showing exceptional abillities, along with the two "Teachers" Shiro found his studies were going smoothly. Shiro not only picked up on Magecraft with his own specialized field but he also shown exceptional results in hand to hand combat especially if you gave him a sword, Kiritsugu saw many talents in his carrier as the Magus killer when he went around the world killing Evil Magi and Dead Apostles but by whatever Gods were left out there Shiro outshine them all with a sword and that was not because he was boasting as a father. Runes were another thing one of his teachers were teaching him, which honestly suprised Kiritsugu since even though it was a declining art it could be pretty useful in right situations sadly not many people were adverse in it and the Arrogant people in Wandering Sea weren''t much help, content on living in their Submarine/Mountain. Kiritsugu at first wanted to meet these "Teachers" of his since he didn''t want to take chances of Magi taking advantage of Shiro but ever since the fire Kiritsugu has developed a soft spot for Shiro especially since he hasn''t once lied to him and let the two teachers identity a mystery via Shiro''s persuasion. Kiritsugu: Shiro i want you to pack some necessities of yours since you and i will be going somewhere. Shiro: Huh? Taiga: Hey where are you guys going (Curious) Kiritsugu: Well I thought since Shiro mostly stays in the House he and I could go somewhere, quality time Taiga. Taiga: Oooh that''s nice but Kiritsugu you need to consider what I said before after the trip got it. Shiro was a bit curious of what these two were talking about. After Taiga left for College Kiritsugu turned to Shiro with a serious gaze. Kiritsugu: Shiro you know I told you about my wife and daughter right? Shiro nodded his head. Kiritsugu: Well Shiro the trip I or more specifically "we" are going on will be to Germany to save your Sister. The reason Kiritsugu was bringing Shiro along with him was because he didn''t want to take chances that when he was away his son would get kidnapped by some Greedy magus and disected, No! he was going to take any chances with another one of his children. A month ago Kiritsugu got the courage and confessed his involvement in the Fire of Fuyuki but instead of the blame he expected Shiro hugged him and said the words that saved him a second time. -1 month early- "It''s not your fault, you had good intentions by destroying that Grail or who knows what would have happened to the world Look on the bright side you practically saved the entire world.....so...Don''t keep destroying yourself for guilt that isn''t yours" He thought he lost the right to pursue his dream of heroism. "You practically saved the world Dad" He thought he was the Devil himself. "You had good intentions" He thought the entire blame was to be his. "Don''t destroy yourself to guilt that isn''t yours" Kiritsugu felt pathetic as the tears flowed, he was an empty man that only lived for his ideals, the dream to make a world without hate and sadness. But in this moment he felt more alive than more than half of his life after a long time he felt.....human, a man who wasn''t empty. All because of this child he took out of "Hell" A small child who filled a void inside of him made by his ideals and "Opened" his eyes so that he could stop destroying himself. All it took....was a simple act of consolation, when he was at his worst to "save" the "unsavable" yet again. Was he a Hero? The thought was no longer mocking and a small part of him agreed. Yes....perhaps.....he was..... -Present time- After that time Kiritsugu had already started seeing Shiro not as an Adoptive son but as a real son and he absolutely won''t trade one child for another and since he was going to save his daughter, the safest place for his son was right beside him. Kiritsugu: Shiro when I enter the Einzberns territory I want you to always listen to me and leave the fighting to me. Shiro seemed reluctant but nodded, which Prompted Kiritsugu to smile gently. Kiritsugu: Don''t worry you''re very talented and I''m sure soon you will even surpass me but for now let me handle it okay and besides after we get your sister we can use the rest of the time having fun in need a card to play for breaking Illya''s promise haha. (pats head) -Land of Shadows, Dun Scaith- Scathach: I see...your training hasn''t reached a level where I can deem you worthy for combat so the next best thing you can use is your brain, analyze the Area and the objective and find the fastest way to achieve it and leave fighting to your old man, that''s the best you can do currently. Shiro whose body was bruised hardly but surely got up again and took a stance compared to his teacher''s relaxed posture. Shiro: Hah....thank....you....hah....Shishou! Scathach: Oh! so you can still stand and fight...Hahaha!! that''s my student your spirit is as always admirable, here I come Shiro. (Dash) -Garden of Avalon- Merlin: I still can''t understand that woman is mercy in that women''s dictionary even! Shiro: Ow! Merlin was currently healing a heavily bruised Shiro who was laid on his stomach on a patch of dense grass and few flowers, it was like a comfortable bed Merlin had conjured to heal Shiro whenever he returned from his combat training (Which is everytime) After he would start his own lessons. Merlin: Even if I''m half incubus I know the basic thing that you should go easy on children. Shiro: You know that if Shishou heard you she might hunt you down right? Merlin: Hohoho my student that''s why I''m saying this for i am completly safe here and no one will hurt me! (Smug) Shiro:... Fou:....fou..... Fou did the closest thing to a "facepalm" and might have called Merlin a "Coward" mentally. Shiro on the other hand was questioning if his Magecraft teacher was really alright since hiding from a potentially dangerous woman while also mocking her isn''t quite manly. With Greatness comes Craziness I suppose. -Afterword- After they exited the airport. The first thing Shiro Noted about Germany was that it was cold. But Shiro was able to solve that by activating one of his Magic Circuits and quietly circulate Prana(Unlike normal circuit usage which generates heat, Shiro''s Circuits give a cooling sensation) in a pattern similar to the time Eva did in the fire, Eva taught him an imitation form of the technique but the current usage was that it only lessens extreme temperatures. Kiritsugu met with one of his old "friends" who had arranged him a van filled with many containers, after boarding it they went towards a snowy mountain and stopped in a clearing. Shiro saw that the crates were actually filled with all kinds of weapons from handguns to submachine guns and after stocking himself with weapons, Kiritsugu gestured for Shiro to follow him and stay close. Since Kiritsugu was healed and his Circuits improved he had a much easier time finding the bounded field of the Einzberns and breaking through it without alerting anyone, when they arrived in the Castle Shiro was awed. Kiritsugu: Shiro I''m going to vault you onto that window and send you inside, can you do a small task, got to the right wing of the castle and find the garden and the room attached to it Illya is located there can you find her and bring her here at the entrance as quickly as possible. Shiro nodded but asked. Shiro: What about You dad? Kiritsugu still had the gentle smile but his face darkened a little. Kiritsugu: I''m going to "greet" the household of course. Shiro didn''t see the look and only nodded, after sending Shiro in the smile Kiritsugu had disappeared and a all too familiar look of the "Magus killer" Appeared again. The Einzberns and more specifically Acht. *CLICK* W?????????e?????????r????????????????e??????????????? ??????????????g????????????????o???????????i??????????????n??????g???????????? ??????????t???????o?????????? ??????p???????????a????????y??????????? ???????i?????????n???????????????? ?????????????B?????l?????????o??????o?????????????d?????????????? Chapter 10 - Omake: Merlin uses swords? Shiro: I thought you were Magus? Merlin: Well sometimes I bite my tongue between incantations. Author: I thought you said you were greatest mage! Merlin: Hey! things happen when your under stress! Author: NO SANE! MAGUS WILL BITE THEIR OWN TONGUE YOU FOOL! MERLIN: WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE! EVEN IF YOU ARE THE AUTHOR!! Author: IT DOES GIVE ME THE RIGHT YOU HIPSTER MAGUS!!! Zelretch: Haha well isn''t this interesting. Shiro: Ah hello...Who are you and shouldn''t we stop? Zelretch: Nah let them quarrel, hello King of Swords I''m Kishur Zelretch Schweinorg the magician of Second Magic. Shiro: Ah hello but I''m training to become king of Swords. Zelretch: Don''t sell yourself short you are interesting in your own way haha. Shiro: Thanks..... Chapter 11 - Family Home is a place where you return to when you need a break. Taiga Fujimura Kiritsugu was Making his way through the halls of the castle he once traversed with his wife and daughter, the very same walls that he will soon dye with blood if Acht did not hand over his daughter. Up on the staircase stood proudly a white haired old man with white beard who looked at Kiritsugu with a scowl. This was the current head of the Einzberns. The artificial intelligence Golem. Jubstacheit von Einzbern Acht: Kiritsugu you dare to show your face here after betraying this very house! Kiritsugu eyes were emotionless but there was b?r?ly controlled anger there. Kiritsugu: (If you only told me what you Greedy fools did in the third war none of this would have happened!) Where is Illya. Acht: She is Einzbern property since her "Father" lost the wager she will make a perfect vessel for the next Grail War. Kiritsugu only brought out his Thompson Contender. Acht: Afterall her father did trade her for another child, Oh the poor child was so heartbroken. (Scowl) Kiritsugu anger was now fully visible and he also took out his Submachine gun. BANG! Doors opened on both sides of the hall and homuculuses wielding different weapons come out and surround Kiritsugu who calmly throws three flashbangs. BANG BANG BANG The white smokescreen and hail of bullets, The Magus killer makes small work of the many "Fake humans" Shiro was currently running towards the Garden and hiding from Homunculus who were running towards the entrance hall giving him time to sneak past them easily with some help from Eva tracking the location down. After arriving Shiro was about to enter the room but stops when he hears the cries of a girl coming from the garden. Going there instead Shiro finds a white haired girl with red eyes crying, moving closer he put his hands on her shoulder and asks. Shiro: Hi...Uhm....are you Illya? Illyasviel Von Einzbern quickly jumps away and points at Shiro. Illya: Who are you! and how do you know my name? Shiro: Ah! Uhm...Dad, I mean Kiritsugu came here to get you. Illya''s expression first becomes suprised then overjoyed. Illya: Really! I knew daddy didn''t abandon me! Suddenly Eva''s voice sounds in Shiro again. Eva: (Shiro, quickly grab the girl and run!) Shiro complied and quickly grabbed Illya''s arm and ran. Illya: Hey why did you call papa da----!! Whaaaa!!!! Shiro: (Eva what is it!?) Eva: (There is an entity watching you and is malicious, whatever you do, don''t stop!) Shiro kept running putting all the 4 month harsh training in running as fast as possible with his sister, who was confused but happy to see her "Papa" once again. Shiro while running looked behind and what he saw terrified him! Shadows were converging towards him even though it was daytime! but most of all he felt someone was looking back at him! from the shadows. Shiro rushed himself to the limit and finally they reached the hall where Kiritsugu was, Shiro in his fear ignored the dead bodies of the Homunculus while Illya ignored it by seeing Kiritsugu. Illya: Daddy! (Tackle) Acht on the other hand scowled even more seeing the young Einzbern hugging the "traitor" But before anyone could speak they were cut off by the only red head who was panting in exhaustion. Shiro: Dad!!....Hah!....Behind us! Kiritsugu quickly saw that Shadows and black mud was oozing out of the door his kids came from, he quickly pulled Shiro behind him and stepped back with his Guns aimed, even Acht was shocked by what he was seeing. Kiritsugu: How!??...We killed you at the end! You should have returned to the Throne! The mud and shadows were things he could never forget, the instigator of the tragedies and one that Kiritsugu hates with a vengeance. The Persian God of Evil, Servant Avenger of the Third War Angra Mainyu From the shadows and mud came out a figure that Kiritsugu knew too well. Illya: Mama.... Kiritsugu: Illya! stay back that''s not your mother! Avenger: Oooh? Kiritsugu you''re still alive, I thought with the disappearance of my curse within you could have died early and I would meet you in Dozakh (Hell) Kiritsugu: How! Are! you! ALIVE! Avenger: Kiritsugu....I''m the God of Evil, the one who holds All the world''s Evils you actually thought it was easy to KILL ME! Angra Mainyu at first was amused but in the end anger took over. In front of him was the man who denied him his wish of the destruction of humanity whose servant nearly killed him with that Blasted Holy Sword! He was honestly shocked seeing Kiritsugu healed from his curse but no matter he will suffer here today but for some reason his instincts were telling him to get rid of the Red headed boy who seemed the most dangerous, but how he was just a pathetic human boy! Kiritsugu: Shiro! Illya! I want you two to run while I hold them back, don''t stop! and keep running! Illya: NO! As all of this was going on Shiro was brainstorming but unbeknownst to him his "teachers" were also watching the situation and were tense, Merlin was thinking of a way to bypass his prison, he was not going to stand and watch his student get killed so early no matter how nonchalant he was to being a spectator. Scathach on the other hand had a much better chance to getting to Shiro but it was a gamble and might have unexpected results but she knew the situation was far above her student''s current level and was about to attempt her Gamble. Eva herself narrowed her eyes at the "object" that releasing the aura on the Reality Marble. Eva: So...he has gained your acknowledgment. -Avalon- It was amazing. It had seen humanity at it''s zenith in the hands of his sole wielder. It had also seen the ugliness of Humans as well. That had continued to grow, how it had become one of the reasons Heroes were no longer born in the current Era. But now in front of him in the face of an enemy that was an accumulation of Humanity''s Evil. The Child whose life the scabbard had decided to save. Where humans and even heroes ran at such circumstances, the child stood to think of ways to save himself and also his family. Foolish bravery in front of others but what the Scabbard saw was a rough Diamond in a Disappointing Era of Darkness. And Perhaps if sculpted right This child might become a beacon of Light in this Era. And Prove this Era of humanity is salvageable. And Perhaps, just "Maybe" It has found his second wielder. And so it called out to its fellow Noble Phantasm. To save a Young Hero. -Normal POV- Kiritsugu was about to argue with Illya when he felt a aura behind him that was steadily rising, which was the exact opposite of Avenger. Everyone including Avenger turned towards Shiro. Shiro noticing something escapes his brainstorming and is shocked at seeing the Golden aura surrounding his body and steadily rising both in power and intensity that even wind started blowing around him. Kiritsugu was shocked feeling another familiar aura but from his son! Illya eyes were shining. But Irisviel (Avenger) expression was turning ugly, he remembers that aura, the same aura from that Accursed Holy Sword that nearly Killed him! Shiro felt someone''s emotions telling him what to do. Eva: (There is no need to be afraid Shiro, let them help you) Hearing Eva''s soothing voice Shiro let the feelings guide him, he extended his hand and golden particles gathered in front of him to form a beautiful sword encased in an equally beautiful Scabbard, of gold and blue outlines. Kiritsugu was numb now and couldn''t even process what he was seeing, his son suddenly manifested the Sword of his former servant. Shiro grabbed the hilt that voluntarily came to him while floating like the sword was asking to be drawn and draw he did, it would have been ridiculous to see a 7 year old holding an English long sword comedic even but Shiro did and he held the sword up Above his head with one hand like it had the weight of a feather! His 27 Physical Magic Circuits activated along with his core that pumped ridiculous amount of Prana in the blade causing the Golden light of the blade to increase in intensity. Angra Mainyu senses told him he needs to stop him or he might not come out of this alive! Willing the mud and shadows, they struck with telling speed but when they got near the boy or his family they were either repelled or destroyed, since the overflowing prana of Shiro and Holy Aura of the Sword had made a natural barrier around them that will repel anything related to "Evil". Avenger expression became fearful when he saw the boy had finished charging the sword! "Now call out my True name" Shiro readied himself, his eyes determined. Scathach who was watching the events was very suprised but Merlin was shocked by the events and slightly shaking seeing what the events he saw implied. Eva was looking at Shiro with a Nostalgic smile with a bit of Sadness. EX-! "Smite! the Evil before you!" CAAALLLIIIIIBURRRRR!!!!! The sword was swung and the Holy Aura gushed out as it was to consume the God of Evil. Avenger tried to shield himself with his shadows but even they were torn apart and he engulfed. Avenger: AAAAHHHHH!!!! When the light subsided Kiritsugu saw that a large part of the wall beside the staircase which Acht stood on was gone, Acht himself layed where he stood below some rubble possibly dead he couldn''t care anymore at the entrance of the hole layed his wifes body. Shiro was panting with Excalibur in his hand. "Very good young hero, Very Good!" After the voice disappeared so did Excalibur and Avalon disperse in golden particles and entered Shiro through his ?h?st. Kiritsugu: Shiro! Are you alright! (Concerned) Shiro: Hah...hah...I''m alright dad just exhausted... Kiritsugu: That''s good, Come we need to leave. Kiritsugu picked up Shiro and was about to dash out. Shiro: Dad! What about her we can''t just leave her! Kiritsugu was about to argue but when he saw where Shiro was pointing his mind went blank for three umtenth time today. A woman that had the same appearance with his daughter was stirring on the the ground. Chapter 12 - Hill or a Throne Kiritsugu ran to the woman while getting ready his Thompson Contender if even the earlier blast couldn''t Kill Avenger perhaps an Origin bullet through its skull will, still holding Shiro and Illya behind him he slowly took aim. The woman finally slowly opened her eyes and when her scarlet gaze went towards the three. "Kiritsugu....?" Kerry felt the weight of his gun overwhelm his hand and he dropped it. The way she said his name wasn''t Condescending or mocking like previously, instead he could feel a long lost gentleness from it. Illya: Momma! (Tackle) Kiritsugu didn''t stop his daughter this time as she tackled the woman, who after being suprised gave a gentle smile as she started cooing the little girl. A smile he thought he won''t ever see again. Kiritsugu: Iri..? Irisviel Von Einzbern: Yes Kiritsugu? Ah!? wait what''s going on? why are we in Castle Einzbern shouldn''t I have already given you Avalon an------Ah! Irisviel couldn''t complete her sentence as she was enveloped in a tight hug from Kerry, who was crying in her embrace and after stopping Kiritsugu started Laughing! More than half a year ago he felt as he was in hell. But Today he got back whatever that fu*king cup took from him. Kiritsugu Emiya was clearly feeling pure joy. After stopping his Laugh he looked at Iri with the sincerest smile he could muster. Kiritsugu: Iri, we''ll talk later for now, Let''s leave. Irisviel: Where to Kiritsugu? He just gave another smile. From the hole made in Castle Einzbern, Irisviel who held her Daughter Illya''s hand and Kiritsugu who held his son Shiro''s hand walked out from the Castle of Nightmares. -Afterword, Hotel Room- Irisviel: To think so much happened.....you suffered Kiritsugu. (Concern) The family of four had arrived at a German hotel for temporary residence and currently only Kiritsugu and Irisviel were in the room with Irisviel sitted on the bed and Kiritsugu beside her on a chair. Kiritsugu: Not nearly as much as you Iri. (self Mocking) Irisviel: Kiritsugu it''s not--- Kiritsugu: No Iri, even if not entirely, I still had a large part in the current tragedies, just for my fixation on the Grail and my twisted ideals you had to be sacrificed as the lesser Grail, Illya had to be used as a hostage and Shiro had to experience that fire. Irisviel''s expression was sad seeing Kiritsugu but she decided to change the topic into something she herself was curious about. Irisviel: Kiritsugu who''s this Shiro? the boy you brought with you. Irisviel saw how her husband''s expression became from sad to happy. Kiritsugu told Irisviel with gusto about Shiro from the fire to the current time, she was shocked hearing about his Circuits and other secrets and talents and laughed how Kiritsugu explained how he was "pasted" to the wall upside down because of Shiro''s Prana Burst. Irisviel: I guess you found a reason to keep moving forward from Shiro. (Beautiful smile) Kiritsugu: I still can''t believe all this is real, Iri you being alive, Illya with us again, my curse gone, it''s like Shiro was godsend. Iri I owe him much he saved me twice, No he saved he thrice now and I am determined to treat him the best as I could. Irisviel held Kiritsugu''s hands with her own. Irisviel: I''m here too now Kiritsugu and besides...I wanted a son after Illya glad you gave me one teehee. Kiritsugu smiled but then the door opened and in came Illya dragging Shiro by the arm along with two of the Einzbern Homunculus maids, Sella and Leysritt. Kiritsugu still couldn''t believe that just behind then there was a horde of Homuculuses gathered with these two at the forefront behind them(Guess Acht had a lot of free time creating them) but Irisviel commanded Sella and Leysritt to come with her since she found these two trustworthy or she wouldn''t have send them to watch over the kids. As Illya was excitedly explaining her adventure with Shiro outside. (Much to Shiro''s current embarrassment) Kiritsugu decided to make some things clear. Kiritsugu: Illya, Shiro is my son so he is your brother from now on okay. Kiritsugu: technically Shiro is a year younger than you Illya. Irisviel: isn''t it great Illya you got a big brother! Illya: Yah! Big Bro! Shiro: ??? Kiritsugu looked at the ignorance he received and shrugged, Shiro did seem more m?tur? than Illya. Kiritsugu: Well I for one think it would be a waste if we went home directly, so let''s enjoy ourselves before returning to Fuyuki. Everyone agreed and Illya practically jumped up and down. seeing this Kiritsugu''s smiled even more genuinely. Truly there was some things more important than even yourself. Shiro told Kiritsugu about Excalibur and how it was located in him alongside Avalon, Kiritsugu even though he swore not to be shocked anymore found it hard. When his son was perhaps the ONLY other person in history aside from his former servant "King" Arthur to actually USE "The Strongest Holy Sword" Excalibur and be in possession of it. But Shiro had said that he could only right now draw some power of the Sword unlike his earlier display, Kiritsugu suspected that either he needs training to fully grasp it''s power, Acknowledgement from the Fae or either the Phantasm itself since it could have allowed Shiro to wield it''s full power to destroy the God of Evil and he would have to learn to use it regardless. But they decided to talk more after they went home from their "Vacation" Seeing Irisviel dote on Shiro just like Illya after such a short time and watching him get squeezed in her hugs(and get embarrassed) seems to give Kiritsugu a sense of Victory everytime. Scathach seemed very happy with Shiro patting him on the shoulders impressed by his bravery to keep a cool head in such a situation and his sense natural sense of Chivalry of not abandoning his comrades (In this case Family) Merlin was another story his expression was the most serious he had ever seen, he explained Excalibur significance of what it entailed, how it was a sword of Humanity, that houses it''s Hopes and Dreams...How it was a Sword of Heroes. Merlin: Shiro you being acknowledged by the sword and Scabbard even if not by the Fae have proven one thing. That is you have the capacity to be a guardian, A hero, a protector but know this Shiro this is also a curse, a burden so large that it would crush most men. Merlin did not want his latest student to make the same mistake "Arthur" did and this time if he could help it he would try to steer him away from that path. Shiro at first had a confused expression but then he smiled and his eyes became clarified? Shiro: Merlin...when I was facing Angra Mainyu....just looking at him I think--No I saw the darkest parts of Humans and their Sins and honestly it was terrifying. Merlin merely kept listening and seeing that Shiro that hadn''t lost the smile continued on. Shiro: But then in all that Darkness, I saw the light in that Sword or rather the "Sword" showed me the light .....you said I have the capacity. But the burden crushed many men right, than I''ll become one of the minority that actually carried it. Merlin''s eyes widened he knew what Shiro meant and he wanted to stop him to dissuade him from his path so that he wouldn''t destroy himself....(Sigh) unfortunately just like his precious Arturia, Shiro was equally stubborn at times, just like now. Shiro: Merlin, I want to become a Hero, just like in that light I saw Humanity''s Glory, Their rare but beautiful kindness, Their light of Hope and most of all the smiles of the innocent that make this world "Liveable" I want to preserve these precious things Merlin and protect them to make this world better. Shiro remembered Angra Mainyu or Servant Avenger the one that occupied the Grail making 7 pairs of Master and Servant fight to the death until only one pair remains and for what? a being who would use a loophole in the wish to deliver the extinction of Mankind, Shiro gritted his teeth, people like them disgusted him to no end and everything would be better if they died off and left people free of their bullying Machinations. Shiro: I want to strike down those "Monsters" Merlin that think they can just do what they want and enforce their twisted goals on anything. I''ll kill them Merlin before they can harm anyone especially the Innocents I WON''T ALLOW IT! Merlin in that instant saw something in his Clairvoyance, a small scene of the future by looking into the fire of Shiro''s eyes. Stood on a hill was a red haired man in red and black attire, that looked like knight attire in his hand was a sword, that''s features Merlin couldn''t discern. But the surroundings of the hill and the hill itself felt bleak and dark, the reason was because the entire sky was covered in darkness and slowly moving shadows that gave a menacing feel like there was no hope or happiness left in the world. The man raised his sword and violently swung, the resulting slash split the Darkness of the sky apart like paper allowing light to shine down once again along with the feelings of Hope. Merlin couldn''t help but sigh. Merlin: (A sight....but why now? is this some sign?...*Sigh* Perhaps denying him or trying to dissuade his dream will not only be cruel to him but perhaps also the world and Mankind as a whole...Okay one more time.....) (A/N Not talking about Gaia or Alaya) It was on that day that would be recorded even in history. Merlin, The Archmage of Arthurian Legend decided to train another Hero. One....more....time. As Shiro left the Garden of Avalon, Merlin remembered the final moments of the vision. As light shown once more on the field and the world. The Hill got illuminated and Merlin found that the Hill had swords stabbed into upright with the man at the top. Every sword was in pristine condition, in fact The Hill of Swords looked more like A Throne of Swords. With the King standing on top of it rather than sitting on it. Merlin: King...Of...Swords, an oddly fitting name for you my student. (Smile) Chapter 13 - Meeting the "Tohsakas" (1/2) After returning to Fuyuki after his vacation with his new family. It was safe to say that Shiro or rather everyone was very happy, Kiritsugu was smiling more and even the aura of emptiness and death was b?r?ly noticeable from him now. Illya was literally a ball of energy throwing question after question to Kiritsugu who happily obliged. Irisviel was cuddling Shiro (Again) much to his embarrassment (Again) and Kiritsugu was smirking at his situation (Yet again) Truly the saying was right daughters loved their fathers and mothers loved their sons. Taiga was shocked seeing Illya and Irisviel, Shiro felt a little bad he knew Taiga had a crush on Kiritsugu but it was practically impossible but what the heck!? happened that after a few days she started calling Irisviel "Sensei". Illya: Onii-Chan let''s go to the park! Shiro: Okay Illya! just don''t pull! Irisviel: Illya seems very happy. Shiro: (Forgive me Shiro) It''s good to let them play we still have to do "that" after they get back. Shiro was playing with Illya in the park and while getting the ball Shiro saw a middle aged woman with long green hair and eyes in a wheelchair underneath a tree with a listless expression. Shiro: Hello are you alone? Looking around Shiro saw there was no one around the woman, which was strange since if she was incapitated there should be someone around to help her. The woman looked at the boy and something twinkled in her eyes. ???:...Shiro..... Shiro was suprised that she knew his name. Shiro: Yes? my name is Shiro. The woman smiled very faintly and slowly reached her hand out to Pat Shiro''s head. Shiro was suprised but let her pat him and when he reached his hands out and touched her hand, one of his Magecraft subconsciously activated. [Structural Analysis] Kiritsugu said that it could be a vital spell in terms of investigations. Scathach said he would have a crucial role using this spell but for it to work he needed to perfect the spell so that it would take only a glance at a weapon to peek at it''s history with 100% acurraccy. Merlin just called him a "Strange Monster" But with Eva''s help he could even scan living beings albeit he can''t peek at the history perhaps in the future, since Humans were much more complicated than weapons. Scanning the woman Shiro found she had some damage to her brain otherwise all other functions of her even her legs were in good condition. Shiro: (Eva can I help her somehow?) Eva who was beside Shiro in illusion form looked at the woman in a thinking posture by place her hand underneath her chin. Eva: (Even though Irisviel had started teaching you Healing Magecraft along with my own guidance I wouldn''t say you are a healer yet.....but you have me with you and this condition is simple enough to be solved by you) Shiro nodded and held the womans hand. The woman closed her eyes and leaned on her wheelchair, Shiro felt her expression was more relaxed and "Alive" Eva: (Good job my little man) Smiling proudly to himself, he grabbed the blanket on her ??p and covered her body with it so she wouldn''t catch a cold. ???: Hey who are you!? Just then a voice of a girl similar to Shiro''s age appeared, She had fair skin, blue eyes and long black hair in pigtails, seeing the similarities between the woman and girl Shiro deduced they were mother and daughter or at least relatives. Shiro: Ah...! I...! Illya: Hey why are you bullying Onii-Chan! Just then a white blur appeared and Illyasviel Von Einzbern appeared! ???: A member of the Tohsaka family won''t bully anyone. ???:...Rin....jumping to conclusions and demanding is rude.... The woman Shiro helped heal opened her eyes and admonished the now named girl Rin, Shiro saw that her eyes were no longer blank and listless but just tired but he supposed that was normal since according to Eva the damage to her brain was more than half a year long so perhaps she would need some rest to get back to full functionality. Rin for one looked shocked, not because of the admonishing but because her mother was speaking normally and didn''t seem to have problem conversing just the exhaustion was a problem. Rin:...Mo...Momma! Aoi: Rin! apologize. Rin flinched a bit but she still bowed to Shiro and Apologized. Rin: I''m very sorry for my earlier behavior. Shiro: It''s okay! You were just worried about your mother. (Frantically moving his hands around) Illya had a victorious grin on her face which Prompted Rin to glare at her and take it on our poor hero. Rin: Don''t you have a backbone. Shiro: Wha...No! I Mean...Yes! Of course I have a backbone! (Sluttering) Rin grinned victoriously much to Illya''s annoyance and so the two girls started squabbling with Shiro being forcefully brought in which caused no small amount of amusement to both Aoi and Eva. Finally Aoi decided to save the poor boy but for reasons unknown even though she felt like she knew him, she couldn''t remember much aside from his name heck some of her memories before the War were gone and perhaps will take time to regain. Aoi: Hello little girl my name is Aoi, Aoi Tohsaka what''s your name? Aoi was exhausted, yes but she felt like for the occasion she had enough energy. Illya''s demeanor took a 180¡ã turn, she turned to Aoi and did a small cutesy befitting Nobility. Illya: Hello, My name is Illyasviel Von Einzbern, It is a p???sur? to make your acquaintance. Aoi was a little suprised, more for the girl''s discipline than the mention of her relationship to the prestigious name. Rin on the other hand was shocked seeing the Girl was an Einzbern but it was quickly let go of as Illya once again reverted back to her cheerful personality and even asked Rin to play with them. Sella: Lady Illya, Sir Shiro it''s time to head back! Illya: Aaaah! so early? (Pout) Sella: Yes your parents have to talk to you about something so you must return. Leysritt only gave a lazy look and nodded. Shiro: Don''t worry Illya we''ll come to play again tomorrow and I''m sure Rin would like that too! Rin perked up and nodded, she didn''t have much friends but having two Magus children as friends that she both likes and can be open with (Magecraft) naturally made her happy. And thus they went their respective. -Rin and Aoi- Rin: Mom.....are you really alright now? Aoi smiled at her daughter who was helping her push the wheelchair. Aoi: Yes Rin, I''m fine just a bit exhausted but after some rest I''ll be good as new.(Smile) Rin smiled but it quickly disappeared in favor of frown, seeing who was walking towards them. A brown haired Middle Aged man in Priest cassocks with a cross on his ?h?st appeared in front of the pair but something was just not right about him, his eyes felt more like a void. Aoi: Kirei. Kotomine Kirei, otherwise known as the Fake Priest was suprised but quickly regained his neutral look. Kirei: Madam Tohsaka, It is a pleasant surprise seeing you recovered from your brain damage. (Neutral) A talented Spiritual doctor like Kotomine Kirei doesn''t need to check to find out that the damage of the lady had been fixed. Aoi: Thank you Kirei, unfortuanately I''ll have to disturb you for a few more days until I get a checkup from the doctor and rest myself up to take the reins of the Tohsakas. Even though Aoi was known to be gentle and forgiving let''s not forget she is the one who birthed Rin Tohsaka and had herself a sense of Authority and strictness that not even her Husband Tokiomi wanted to cross, just that it rarely showed. Kotomine merely nodded as Aoi and Rin went off with Rin sticking her tongue out at him. Kotomine merely curiously thought. Kirei: (Her condition was one even doctors said was uncurable, Magecraft was another matter and would have worked with minimal risk but that required a talented Mage Doctor or Healer at least on my caliber. Hmmmmmm what happened in this little outing?) -Shiro and Illya- Shiro and Illya arrived home and went to ask what their parents wanted to talk to them about. Illya: Yah! We''re going to school! just like in anime! Kiritsugu and Shiro only looked at Illya with Wry smiles with only Irisviel not finding anything odd. Kiritsugu: We want you two to have a bit of normalcy in your life even if we are a family of Magus. Both kids nodded and went to do their respective things. Irisviel: You don''t have to be worried Kiritsugu, schools are safe. Kiritsugu: haha...Yes I might be overreacting it''s not like there are any "Assassin" teachers in Homurahara haha. -Unknown Location- A man sneezed. Kozuki: Is someone talking about me. Chapter 14 - Meeting the "Tohsakas" (2/2) Shiro and Illya were registered to study in Homurahara School, which had a junior school to College level system. Shiro and Illya were currently in front of a class, the plus side was that Rin was also in the class and even waved at them, as the female teacher introduced both of them. Teacher: Now Class, Today we are going to have two new students with us, would you two mind introducing yourselves. Illya gave a noble aura and bowed her head a little. Illya: Hello I am Illyasviel Von Einzbern, It is a p???sur? to meet you all. Illya''s introduction and appearance already caused the class to have speculations that she was some sort of princess mainly because her demeanor suggested gentleness, but the kind higher standing people would give lower standing people in favor of arrogance. Unknown to them even the teacher had the same question. Next Shiro did his introduction. If there was a result of his training under a Warrior Queen and a Magus who trained the Greatest king of Britain, it was now when he interacted with others aside from his family and Friends. Shiro: Hello my name is Shiro Emiya, I hope we get along in the coming years. When Shiro stood there he had an aura of Steadiness and power that was molded because of Scathach and Merlin. Who were themselves suprised seeing this, for these individuals were ones that were eligible for the title of "King" but Shiro himself was oblivious and only thought his behaviour was slightly different compared to his family, it couldn''t be farther from the truth. When Shiro introduced himself his demeanor was found to be suprisingly gentle but his voice carried a strange authority and slight edge, the edge experienced people would recognize, was from a warrior. The Teacher couldn''t help but sweat, she expected two "Normal" students, what''s with the sudden Nobility! A lot of students held their hand up. Female student1: Illya-Chan are you a princess? Teacher: (Thats what I want to know!?) Illya: Ah! no no...! As the teacher was breathing a sigh of relief. Fate showed it''s cruelty. Illya: I originate from an Ancient Noble Family from Germany, The Einzberns were a Noble family of talented Alchemists and researchers with much renown in Europe. (Polite) The teacher could feel strenght slowly leaving her legs. Male student1: Emiya-San are you part of some Nobility as well? Teacher: (Thank goodness) Fate has come to fu?k up yet again. Shiro: The Emiya Clan is a ancient warrior Clan that originated from ancient Japan since the times of Sengo Muramase and Minamoto Musashi, we are known to be talented warriors and fighters. It was really suprising hearing from Kiritsugu before the Emiya''s took on Magecraft they were known as a warrior family that originated from Japan and traveled to multiple parts of Asia and Europe and even after taking on Magecraft fighting was in their blood as Kiritsugu own style of fighting and usage of guns was proof enough of his heritage. The teacher had to place both her hands on the table to support herself from falling. What kind of joke is this principal! The Heiress of a Ancient Noble house of Alchemists and an Heir of an ancient Warrior Clan of Japan aren''t "Normal" Students! The Class was also suprised but grew excited at the prospect of having two heirs as classmates and they already had the Heir of the Matou and Tohsaka in their class. That would also explain, that Shiro and Illya had come to school not on foot but via a customized BMW M3 car and escorted by a beautiful maid (Sella) With the "disappearance" of Acht body, according to the laws of the Mage Association, Irisviel became the new head Einzbern with possession of all fortunes, properties and Homuculuses in the Clan, so Money was NOT a concern not that Kiritsugu had not amassed quite a bit of fortune in his time as the Magus Killer. (Irisviel wanted to be the one to drive the kids but with Kiritsugu Beggi---Persuasion she relented and the kids were saved from a Traum---Late! being Late) Illya: Teacher aren''t you going to tell us our seating arrangements (Smile) When the teacher saw the pair turn towards her she felt like instead of a request, the little girl was politely telling her to do her job right. She really wanted to cry. Teacher: .....The seat beside Tohsaka San is empty you can sit there, as for Shiro the window seat next to yours can be his. The pair nodded and went to their arrangements. She WAS going to demand a Raise! -Afterword- The day was unique for the siblings, they were asked many questions which they politely answered, Shiro took a liking to a glasses boy that asked him the question called Issei Ryuudou who was a monk in training, Illya also took a liking to the girl that asked her a question called Ayako Mitsuzuri along with Rin. Instead of going to play in the park like yesterday, Rin invited Everyone to her house, Shiro and Illya agreed to come after school but Issei and Ayako couldn''t come so apologized. The studies were for a better word, Boring. Since Illya had stats that were all higher than normal humans her age, Mentally and Physically and Shiro just had High IQ with higher physical power by his training the studies were a piece of cake, Illya slammed her head on the table and would have passed out if not for Rin and Ayako curbing some of her boredom. -Afterword- Sella was waiting outside next to the car expecting the arrival of her lady and young master. Honestly she had not liked Shiro at first and even showed her displeasure but seeing his polite and caring side even for a child and his innate likelyness (Especially to woman) After a long time (Two days tops) She succumbed and decided to accept Shiro. After the trio got in the car (Shiro, Illya and Rin) She was told to drop them off at the Tohsaka state, seeing no problem in it and no objects from their parents, Sella drove them to Rin''s house and told them when she will pick them up before driving away. Rin''s mother Aoi Tohsaka greeted them, she felt and looked much better than yesterday, If Irisviel was a fun mother than Aoi felt more like a gentle one. When Aoi complimented Shiro of how good mannered and kind he was and that she would have liked if she had a son like him. Shiro instinctually thought of his mother but the image that came to his mind wasn''t that of his real mother or even Irisviel but instead Eva. Shiro''s suprise only lasted for a second from how the other kids played and interacted with their mother and especially seeing Illya and Irisviel interact, he thought it was normal he saw Eva as his Mother for he acted the exact same way to her, it''s not like he doesn''t love Irisviel as his mom but Eva seemed to have rooted that position already. After playing for a bit the trio started discussing Theurmaturgy, Illya and Rin were seriously discussing it but Shiro was confused but still he was partaking in the discussions and by his teachings from Merlin was giving very good points and advices. Eventually time came for the siblings to leave but Rin was happy seeing that she had two new friends she could not only play with but also discuss Magecraft (Not individual Research) when they were about to leave a man walked in. Shiro was shocked, he has seen the "Empty" look on his father and his Teacher Scathach even Merlin has somewhat of a void but this.....this man''s "emptiness" just seemed wrong! and he was getting dangerous vibes from him. Illya: Rin, who''s this? Rin: Kirei Kotomine, ignore him he''s just a fake priest from the local church. Illya: ??? Kirei: Now Rin, this is the treatment I get for taking care of you for almost a year. Unlike his words his tone was emotionless like he didn''t mean his words it gave a creepy look to him, Illya herself was frowning a little. Kirei looked at the siblings and they understood he wanted them to introduce themselves. Illya: I''m Illya. (Neutral) Shiro: I''m Shiro (Neutral) Rin was suprised by their tone and that they didn''t tell their surnames but before anyone could speak a fifth voice spoke. Aoi: Kirei. May I ask what business you have here. Kirei: Madam Tohsaka I am here to give you these papers. Aoi: I see....well you can put them there, then you''re allowed to leave. Kirei bowed a bit and made his way inside to put the papers but not before sending a glance towards Shiro, which unnerved the boy. Shiro quickly grabbed Illya''s hand at the sound of a car''s horn and ran outside. Kirei after his business was concluded also left the estate not before seeing a Car driving away. He found it strange how the little girl looked like the fourth Holy Grail War Lesser Grail, by a bit of chat with Rin he found that the siblings were living with their parents which ended any suspicion of them being related to Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel von Einzbern. Irisviel couldn''t survive the war, the burden of housing 6 Heroic Spirits was something not even a Dead Apostle with their superior body and regeneration could handle much less a Homunculus no matter how well made by the Einzbern especially when her body was devoured by the Black Mud at the War''s end. Kiritsugu was a broken man at the end of the war, the last he saw of his oppenent was him trying to save people from the fire he started by denying the Holy Grail, He had no reason to stay in Fuyuki. But that Boy, the red head, in all his years as an Executor of the Church he felt a feeling similar to Kiritsugu but different from the boy, if he felt Kiritsugu Emiya could give him his life''s meaning as a fellow "Empty" Man. The boy felt like a sword, odd as it may be, his presense was saying it and only with his senses as a seasoned warrior of the Church could Kotomine sense it. A sword that was taking shape but far from being completed or for a better word not completely "Forged" and he felt the boy was able to cut him down along with his "emptiness" in due time. Kotomine smirked unknowingly. Kirei: (God. Your mercy knows no bounds, to think you would send another person to solve my Emptiness. Fuyuki truly is interesting place where my answers lie) Chapter 15 - The Girl with Purple Hair and the Boy with Golden After Shiro got back home with Illya, he didn''t tell his parents about the priest, everyone was happy and had went through a lot if he could help it, Shiro wanted to preserve the peace. His studies at school along with Illya were going very easy, so he could put all his attention on his training with Scathach and Merlin and always had time to spend with his sister and friends, Fou was also always with Shiro if he didn''t run of God knows where. A month had already passed with no problem and Shiro was at the Park but this time without Illya or his friends, Shiro could since day one feel the Curse of Avenger near the park polluting it with its corruption for normal people the Park would seem somewhat gloomy when no one was playing in it but for Magus and other Magicals they would feel the remnants of an old and Dark curse lingering. But compared to the past the lingering corruption has considerably lessened thanks to Shiro purifying parts of it whenever he visited. As Shiro was done for the day purifying another part of the Corruption he caught sight of a blonde man with Red eyes sitting on a bench looking over the park. It didn''t take a hint for Shiro to find out this man was not normal, he has already been around such people for sometime to identify them. Eva: (How about going there, he might be interesting) Shiro accepted Eva''s suggestion and made his way towards the man and heard him mutter. ???: What a waste of resources. (Mutter) Shiro saw where the blonde was looking and saw the memorial made in memory of the people that died in the fire. Shiro: I guess you''re right, it is a waste but not the park. ???: I didn''t know I asked for your opinion. The man didn''t turn his head and asked Shiro in a commanding voice, the sheer charisma was enough for almost anyone to do whatever the blonde wanted and answer him but Shiro remained unfazed due to Eva or just himself is unknown. Shiro: Then "you" shouldn''t have asked me. It was enough to convey that Shiro knew that the muttering wasn''t accidental like the man wanted it to sound but instead like a question or opinion he was asking. The young man seemingly amused turned towards the boy and asked. Shiro remained Unfazed. Shiro: The reason the memorial is a waste is because even if the city government wanted to do something to allow the people to remember the ones lost in the fire, a smaller and simpler one would have done nicely instead the current one is not only a waste but is also a cold reminder of a tragedy that hit the people when they didn''t expect it and would have a negative impact on their psyche. Gil was suprised but his expression concentrated as he knew Shiro wasn''t done talking. Shiro: The Park on the other hand is important not because of finances but for the continued good psychology of the populous, since positive people are more preferable than depressed ones. No? Gil looked at Shiro his suprise fully shown, he was right Depressed and broken people were not useful for a kingdom and positive ones were easier to work with. Gil: What''s your name boy? Shiro: Shiro. Gil frowned and seemed displeased. Gil: You didn''t give your full name. Shiro: Did you? Gil''s displeasure was replaced with a smirk. Gil: Fair enough, you seem different from the common filth, Come! sit with me Shiro of Fuyuki! Shiro shrugged and sat with Gil, they talked about a many things, all which Shiro gave honest and intellectual answers that inwardly suprised even him and his seemingly strong composure, he asked Eva about this but she only whispered she didn''t do anything. Unknown to him Eva was giving him an amused Smile. Gil was suprised that such a young boy of this seemingly disappointment of an Era was like this, to not even be affected by his high Charisma seemingly unfazed by it seeing his composure and mannerisms Gil concluded that the boy was a true gem----No a diamond among all this trash and he couldn''t help but give him a nod of respect which would be honestly shocking for someone else if they saw it. Shiro: Well, it seems my time for today has ended Gil, if possible let us meet once again and may fortune shine upon you. Gil: Hmph! I own all the world''s fortune but....Truly for some time, I have not been this satisfied having a talk with someone, If Fate allows it let us meet again and may your enemies fall in front of your blade Shiro. As Shiro got up from the bench and left, Gil tried using his own type of Precognition and was suprised to see he couldn''t see the boy''s future which caused him to smirk as he stared at the fading Silhouette. Gil: (Shiro...perhaps this Era isn''t as irredeemable as I thought) -Afterword- Shiro was thinking about his talk with Gil yesterday, one of the weirdest meeting he has of yet. Shiro was leaving School while thinking about that until he heard something around the corner of the school building. Boy1: See! I told you she''s creepy! Boy2: Yeah! come on let''s pull her ugly hair then she might react! Boy3: Hey let me do it! The boys were all older than Shiro and were bullying a "Purple" haired girl that looked to be a year younger than Shiro''s age but strangely the girl''s eyes were lifeless. Shiro: (What''s with me meeting so many tragic people....No! she needs help) Hey! stop that! The boys look at Shiro. Boy2: Let''s beat him up too! Boy3: You shouldn''t have interrupted us! -15 Seconds later- Boy1: Ow... Boy2:...mommy.... Boy3: Stay away! please! Stay Away! All three boys were sprawled on the ground with only the third one less bruised but more scared. Shiro: (Well that was disappointing) Get lost! and don''t make me catch you bullying anyone else! The boys quickly ran away from the "Demon" who looked towards the girl with a gentle and concerned expression. Shiro: Hey you arent hurt much right? The girl only looked at Shiro blankly but her eyes regained some emotion. ???????: Why.....did..you....help...? Shiro: I''m not going to let anyone suffer in my watch, I''m Shiro Emiya what''s your name? The girl''s eyes regained more life. Sakura: I''m Sakura....but don''t you think I''m weird and creepy with my purple hair? Shiro had a small blush as he scratched the back of his head. Shiro: I Don''t think it''s weird, rather I think your hair is beautiful.....S--Sakura. The girl blushed but smiled at Shiro, who unknowingly offered her to come to his house for a bit. Shinji: Sakura! what''s taking so long you dumb bitc---!!? E--Emiya! Shiro''s eyes dangerously narrowed at Shinji and he asked Shinji in a "Soothing" tone. Shiro: Shinji, I hope you and your family won''t mind if I take Sakura to my home today. Shinji was shaking slightly. Shinji: Of course! S--Sa--Sakura be polite okay? Shiro visibly scowled the more he knew of the boy, the more Shiro''s disdain grew. Sakura was suprised seeing her "brother" so obedient and the feeling of security she got from the Red head just grew. Shiro took Sakura to his home and needless to say his parents started instantly teasing him much to his and Sakura embarrassment, Illya instantly announced that "She won''t hand over her Onii-Chan" and Taiga who was also there said she approves of Sakura as Shiro''s "older sister" Shiro and Sakura''s faces were so red that steam was coming out of them but Sakura was inwardly happy, it was a long time since she felt warmth, especially familial warmth and truthfully she was a little jealous of Shiro and Illya. When Sakura was leaving with Sella (Leysritt was serving Illya) Shiro was told to accompany her. After an hour of driving they arrived in front of the Matou Estate. Sakura: It''s fine Sella San I can go from here. (Polite) Sella: At least let me accompany you two at the main gate. After walking for a bit Sella stopped in front of the gate of the estate but her eyes on the kids like a hawk. Sakura: Thank you for the hospitality Senpai. Shiro: It''s no problem Sakura.....and you can call me Shiro. Sakura: Okay Shiro Senpai (Smile) Shiro sighed, he couldn''t beat that look, Curse you Irisviel for telling Sakura one of his weaknesses to smiles and puppy dog eyes. ??????: Oh is this your friend Sakura? When they were about to reach the house gate, an hunched old man just appeared from the side and when Shiro layed eyes on him. *BLERG!* He nearly puked, the old man was terrifying in all aspects mainly appearance, Shiro felt disgusted when he looked at them with those sunken eyes and crooked smile. When he turned towards Sakura he saw that she was shivering. Disgusting would be a compliment to the old man. Zouken: Why Sakura aren''t you going to introduce me to your friend, haha shy aren''t you....well how about you invite him in since you will have to do your training. Sakura started shivering even more when the word "Training" was discussed. Shiro didn''t think, he pulled Sakura behind him and was about to call out to Sella when he saw that she on the ground with some bug attached to her neck instead of being scared he glared at Zouken Matou. Zouken: Feisty one aren''t you? (Amused) Zouken was monitoring Shiro and his family since long ago since he had insect familiars all over Fuyuki spying wasn''t hard but everytime his insects got close to Shiro, they would grow agitated, Zouken felt from them like they were starved people looking at Shiro like a All you can eat Buffet even though his Sister was a Homunculus and had more Prana for the worms to want but they just ignored her in favor of Shiro. Zouken now knew why, he could feel it his gut was telling him the boy was a truckload of mysteries and potential never before seen and he wanted to use his worms to see what made him tick. When Sakura was behind Shiro, she instinctually grabbed his back, she could feel the worms inside her ordering her in response to her "Grandfather" to go to him but she trully didn''t want to! But because of the contact Shiro''s Structural Analysis activated and scanned Sakura''s body. Shiro''s body stiffened along with Sakura who felt the Prana course through her body, he slowly turned around and watched Sakura in horror as she didn''t have the courage to look at him but was suprised when Shiro held her shoulders and looked at her with Pity, Remorse and........Kindness. Shiro was NOT going to let Sakura return so he turned towards Zouken once more his eyes radiating anger! Shiro: You!....YOU! MONSTER!! Shiro was ready to summon Excalibur, which was ready to Grant him it''s full power once more for the chance to end Zouken. When suddenly a arm wrapped around his neck gently along with Sakura, he looked who it was along with Sakura and Shiro visibly relaxed in her gentle embrace not noticing her Cold blank eyes as they stared at Zouken. Sakura too stopped shivering and the worms in her body also stopped like they weren''t there and she curiously thought, who was this pretty lady that just "Magically" Appeared. Zouken on the other hand was anything but comforted, he felt like a rabbit in front of a Dragon. That woman just appeared through air killed everyone of his worms inside Sakura by just wrapping her arm around her-------No! she didn''t kill them, it felt more like they got "Obliterated" Eva: In all my life, I rarely get angered to the point that I do things irrationally, You can be proud and take this as an achievement after I send you on your way. Zouken shivered he didn''t think for a moment Eva was Arrogant and just looking at those golden eyes of her that radiated so much power, she had the capacity to kill him like a bug! Eva looked down at Shiro and Sakura with a tender look as she ??r?ssed their cheeks. Eva: Sleep little ones, for when you awake everything shall be over. Her words like magic put the two to sleep as they floated behind her and she fixed her golden eyes on Zouken once again. Eva: Zolgen Makiri, Justeaze told me about you but seeing you now Zolgen---No you aren''t him any longer....to honor Justeaze and her old friend I shall End you. Eva extended her hand at Zouken and clenched it. Zouken froze, if someone could look directly inside a human and gaze at it''s soul they would see..... *CRACK* *SHATTER* How Zouken soul or rather what was left of Zolgen''s soul Shatter and disperse, as his body also broke down and disappeared. Eva took the kids as well as Sella in the car. She looked and ??r?ssed both of the kids cheeks. Eva:...You suffered a lot under that monster little girl, no more so now rest. (mutter) Eva kissed Sakura on the forehead, but again like a spell was cast all the injuries and damages the worms did to her "disappeared" Eva herself started fading back into Shiro''s Reality Marble. Eva: (I can''t be so rash again.....it''s not yet the time, the world must not know I still live not yet atleast....) (A/N: Not Gaia or Alaya) Chapter 16 - Sorry Chapter might be a bit late guys, my sister is sick and my brother is out with his friends. but I''ll try to update quick! Chapter 17 - New Friends.....maybe Please be satisfied with this chapter that I whipped up, my sister condition got a bit better and I had some time to write since my brother is also here now. Perhaps I will only need another day, new chapter will come earliest late at tomorrow or the day after. --------------------------------------------- Hard work weights more than any grade of talent and resources. Waver Velvet/ Lord El-Melloi II 12th lord of Clocktower Shiro woke up in his room and beside him was Sakura, who similarly was waking up after fully getting up they made their way out of the room and suprisingly Leysritt was there and didn''t seem to be lazy, she ran and informed the others. Afterwards Shiro explained how Zouken wanted to capture him but one of his "Teachers" arrived and killed him, he explained (Through Eva) what Zouken was doing to Sakura but thankfully after his teacher came and killed Zouken, they also healed Sakura from all damage the worms could have caused. Sakura was again afraid of the reaction of Shiro''s family but seeing their shocked faces turned into furious ones at her "Grandfather" She was b?r?ly holding herself back from crying but when Shiro said that she was "Healed" She was shocked and quickly looking over her body she couldn''t hold back anymore and bawled her eyes out. Irisviel quickly hugged her and started soothing her while the rest only looked at her with pity. The little girl practically went through living hell under that monster called "Zouken Matou" But thankfully she would have to suffer no more, Kiritsugu and Sakura wanted to meet Shiro''s teacher but Shiro explained it was not possible atleast now since her identity is special and connected to Excalibur to some degree. Kiritsugu accepted the explanation, these individuals were either hiding from the eyes of the Mage Association or had such a degree of strength that being caught by the eyes of the Association would be an annoyance without the top brass or Magicians being involved. Shiro was suprised to find out that Sakura was actually formerly a Tohsaka but was given to the Matous for adoption because of their declining line of Magic Potential, Shiro''s dislike for Magus tradition got even worse and was Sakura''s father Brain dead, how did giving her to the Matous benefit her in any way, Zouken b?r?ly taught her anything in her "Training sessions" Kiritsugu and Irisviel shared his thought but they decided to talk to Aoi in the morning both to discuss Sakura''s matter and to talk to her as the Second owner of Fuyuki. Irisviel practically ordered Sakura to sleep in tonight "And" in Shiro''s room with him, which for unknown reasons sparked something in her eyes and she "reluctantly" accepted much to Illya''s annoyance. When Shiro woke up, he still couldn''t understand how Sakura has such a vice grip! Scathach: Shiro! what the Hell happened outside! Shiro was a little taken aback with Scathach suddenly yelling but explained what happened, which confused him didn''t she and Merlin have ways to look at the world around Shiro. Shiro was again taken aback when Scathach told that for a moment her vision became obscured which aligned to the time Eva appeared, he didn''t even have to think that Eva didn''t want anyone to see her just yet and both of his teachers only knew of each other''s existence but not Eva''s. Shiro: W-w-Well ab-about that...I don''t know about your vision but, don''t worry nothing happened, be-because of m-my Guardian! Scathach looked at Shiro suspiciously she knew he wasn''t telling her the whole truth but relented. Scathach: Okay, now lets talk about something else, it''s about the sword in you. Shiro sighed in relief and listened. Scathach: Both the sword and Sheath have acknowledged you but without the blessing of the Fae you can''t use it at Full power, the sword might give you access to its full capability without the Fae blessing but with larger Prana intake but the Sheath is another matter even though you now have healing factor it''s not in full capability as well and won''t ever be without the blessing but that doesn''t mean it''s not a good weapon and can still be trained if only limited. Shiro perked up hearing that. Scathach: The Sword has put some sort of Seal on itself and since last month I''ve been seeing how the seal has been loosening as you increase your familiarity with the sword as well as train with it. Shiro understood what he had to do to use Excalibur, it could be not only used as a good weapon but also trump card. Scathach: Now let''s get your training started. (Smile) Shiro shivered. It wasn''t like he won''t be punished for hiding the truth from his Shishou. -Garden of Avalon- Merlin explained the same things as Scathach and his vision was also blocked but when Shiro asked him about the blessing of Fae. Merlin: You don''t have to worry about that, ever since you used Excalibur you already gained the attention of the Fae and it''s upto you to prove yourself worthy to use my previous student''s sword. Merlin was leisurely sitting on a tree branch, his back leaning against the bark with his face partially hidden as he enjoyed the breeze. The image was very mysterious and fitting for someone of Merlin''s legend but... -10 minutes earlier- Merlin grasped both of Shiro''s shoulder and his eyes were filled with pride as he gazed at Shiro while shedding "Manly tears" Merlin: My student you have truly surpassed me *Sob* Shiro was confused. Merlin: To think your innate talent was so good that...*sob* with my guidance you have already surpassed me. The way you attract beautiful flowers has trully made me your teacher proud! Shiro had no idea what the heck Merlin was talking about but that didn''t stop his eyes from twitching by watching his Magecraft Teacher. He could swear Fou said. Fou: Fou! (What did you expect Shiro) -Present- Yup that''s what was happening with his teachers, when Shiro met Eva at the same time in his Reality Marble she explained that her existence couldn''t be known right now and that she killed Zouken, not only to protect Shiro and Sakura but also because he somewhat reminded her of some very "unpleasant" people. Shiro gave Eva a hug which she returned and told him not to worry and just stay happy, Shiro smiled before leaving, again happy to know Eva cares for him. Shiro spent his school days normally, if you would call his honor student status normal, Shiro, Rin and Illya have become model students. The trio would also discuss Theurmaturgy when they were alone. Ayako was lively and seems to always lighten up a mood and Issei was intellectual but didn''t seem to trust the trio at much first but eventually warmed up to them, they thought that Issei had a sensitivity to Prana which he usually called his sixth sense. Shiro''s training went smoothly and whenever he went to the Park to purify another part of it he would find Gil sitting at his usual spot and would chat with him, it was a strange atmosphere they had it wasn''t of friendship but something along the lines of Acknowledgement and perhaps a bit of Respect. Sakura met with her sister(Rin) and Mother (Aoi) once again when the family went to visit the Tohsakas and needless to say when they found out about the truth of the Matous Rin instantly hugged Sakura and started apologizing while crying for ignoring her, Aoi swore that she would have killed her husband herself if he was alive, since he said that Sakura would be safe and scarily she was serious. Then she also started crying while apologizing to Sakura. Sakura was crying tears of joy, she felt she was tossed from hell to heaven and all resentment she had of her sister and parents dissipated. Rin and Aoi thanked Shiro profusely for what he did and Sakura kissed him on the cheek and ran to her former room. The act really embarrassed him. A Hero helps the Innocents in need, right. Rin and Illya flinched, Merlin cried in Avalon, Scathach laughed proudly and Eva teased him After that Sakura also joined the group of friends and in time two more people joined the group and class. Teacher:.....Alright class...we have two new students....why don''t you introduce yourselves. ?????: Hello I''m Luviagelita Edelfelt, but you all can call me Luvia, A p???sur? to meet you. ??????: I am Julian Ainsworth. Also a p???sur? (Neutral cold) If she wasn''t getting 5 times her original salary then she would have already quit teaching. Chapter 18 - Attack! Shiro knew that something wasn''t right when Luvia and Julian arrived at Homurahara and No he wasn''t talking about the teacher who looked like she was suffering from depression. If Rin''s suprise and glare at the Edelfelt and his sister''s amused expression was any indication than Shiro was sure those two weren''t normal. But seriously when has anything normal happen to him currently. At break Luvia and Julian came to the group to introduce themselves, Ayako didn''t have any problem, Issei felt his sixth sense react but ignored it, he has been good friends with the trio and didn''t have any problems with them even though they have the same reaction. Instead it was the Tohsakas(Sakura took the surname again) Illya and Shiro that had a reaction especially Shiro who used his sense of smell (Nose) to track Prana. (All Magi are able to detect Prana by one of their five senses, Shiro has a high sensitivity by using his sense of smell) When only the Magi were alone. Rin: What are you doing here, Edelfelt. Luvia: My, my Rin I didn''t think I would have to report all my activities, Hoho. The Boy named Julian decided to interject and make his stance clear. Julian: Miss Tohsaka we have no hostile intentions and have already made arrangements to meet your mother to negotiate for our stay. Currently I am the only one of my family along with my servants that are currently present. (Indifferent) Luvia: Hmph! I have the same arrangements, since you people weren''t present last night. Rin: Oooh but that still doesn''t satisfy me and didn''t your family swore they won''t come back to Fuyuki again after the Third War. (Smirk) Luvia snorted. Luvia: It was my ancestor who said that but it would take more than a defeat from a Extravagant family like yours to keep us away Hohoho. Rin: What did you just call me! You Hyena! Literal sparks were flying from both girls as they glared at eachother, Illya was watching all this with a smile Shiro scooted away but decided to follow Julian who was leaving unimpressed. Sakura: Shouldn''t we stop Onee-san and Luvia-san, Illya-san. (Worried) Illya: Oh, Sakura why don''t we talk about Onii-chan you would like that right. (Evil smile) Sakura froze but was completely ensnared as she blissfully ignored her Big sister''s fight in favor of praising her Senpai. Illya wished she had some popcorn, this was good entertainment. (A/N Zelretch would be proud) -Afterword- It had already been more than 2 years since Zouken''s death and meeting Luvia and Julian. Luvia and Rin were like fire and water always bickering when together that everyone made a silent agreement to leave whenever they were together, Illya just watches it all like a unique type of entertainment. Julian didn''t want to have anything to do with the group but because Shiro didn''t ever leave him alone (In his language annoy him especially eating with him when he is alone) he didn''t have such luck and was always dragged into the group''s antics. It was somewhat refreshing to see these two without their "masks" on, Julian acted indifferent and cold But had a bad Temper and was blunt even though it might come of as rude but Shiro liked it he though Julian was honest like that while Luvia acted graceful she also had a short fuse and was kind of like Rin with only a few personality differences. He could sympathize why Illya always found Luvia and Rin''s fights entertaining even for him breaking Julian''s mask gave him a sense of accomplishment. It was very surreal to think that Five heirs of prestigious houses, Emiya, Einzbern, Edelfelt, Tohsaka and Ainsworth would be gathered in one place. Which baffled even Kiritsugu thinking why so many high class people in the Moonlit World were gathered in Fuyuki but if it didn''t endanger his family he didn''t no longer care. In the time Shiro also found out why Rin and Luvia''s families had such a strained relationship, turns out in the third Holy Grail War, the Tohsaka master prevailed over the Edelfelt sisters in the end and something happened which caused the older sister to run away and swear never to return to Japan or even Fuyuki, The Edelfelt blamed the Tohsakas and the reason Luvia was here was to prove that the Edelfelt weren''t afraid. Currently Shiro was practicing, a self made Magecraft he accidentally made while performing [Projection] or rather known as [Gradiation Air] another basic spell that allows a Magus to recreate hollow constructs of Objects that disappear after a few minutes, he added extra commands and steps to the Spell making his own specialized and higher version of Projection, thanks to his unique status as an Sword Incarnate. [Tracing] by combining both Projection and Structural Analysis it gives Shiro the abillity to make Near perfect replicas of Objects that stay in longer periods by even copying their history, experiences and abillities, at best Merlin theorized that he could copy things that are one rank down at the maximum when he actually succeeded in copying Scathach''s spear known as Gae Bolg Alternative. Kiritsugu visibly winced and even Merlin and Scathach told Shiro that his Tracing isn''t just a Higher form of Gradeation Air but a lesser form of the First True Magic, Denial of Nothingness able to make virtually "anything" out of Nothingness and Shiro might be the person closest to obtaining the First Magic in the World by virtue of his Tracing alone. But currently his most accomplished results have been Tracing weapons especially Swords that cost least amount of Prana. Shiro: Phew...guess that''s enough for today. Shiro wiped his sweat off his brows as he dissipated the traced version of Gae Bolg Alternative for the 40th time today. Shiro left his house and made his way to the Tohsaka mansion, Illya and Irisviel were out shopping with Sella and Leysritt and Kiritsugu was visiting Raiga-oji san and coincidentally Rin had invited Shiro to her house mainly to discuss a project they have been doing after She found out Shiro could replicate Gems and Alter regular stones to different jewels but Shiro needed to know the molecular structure as well as more practice to make better jewels. The predator look Rin had still sends chills down Shiro''s spine but he didn''t have a problem working with Rin, She was a genius Magus proficient in Jewel and Curse Magecraft, An Average one, one that has affinity to all elements to boot plus she was very devoted and if their project worked Rin said that they could earn a lot of money and if they were successful and if they were lucky, leverage and couple of favors from the Mage Association. Towards the Destroyed Entrance of the Tohsaka mansion. Chapter 19 - Kings Test Sorry WiFi was down and just got back up First time writing a Fighting scene hope you like it -------------------------------------------- A King should always be above his peers, that''s what makes me a King. Gilgamesh King of Uruk/King of Heroes --------------------------------------------- Shiro ran in the mansion and quickly started searching for everyone, he first found Aoi and his expression became ugly. There was broken furniture everywhere and Aoi was sitting on the floor with back faced on the wall.....with a small sword sticking out of her abdomen. Shiro quickly dashed towards her and Structurally Grasped her body, he sighed in relief seeing that the sword wound wasn''t fatal but a flesh wound but started frowning again with his training with Scathach Shiro could deduce that whoever stabbed her wanted to immobilize her but wasn''t an amateur seeing the accuracy of the stab. Shiro quickly pulled the sword out which caused Aoi to jerk. Shiro: Sorry Miss Tohsaka but this''ll only hurt for a bit. Shiro quickly used Healing Magecraft and stopped seeing she was out of danger, even if he was learning from Irisviel and Eva he wasn''t that talented in Healing but he was skilled enough to do a bit more to Aoi than first Aid. Shiro quickly started searching for Rin and Sakura and in another room with the same condition to the last he saw Rin, also bleeding from some places and bruised but not anything serious like Aoi. Shiro also started giving Rin treatment as much as he could. Shiro: Rin! What happened! Who did this! Rin slowly lost her dazed look and looked at Shiro. Rin:.....Shiro..! Mom and Sakura! Shiro: Calm down your injured! your Mom is unconscious but fine, I still can''t find Sakura, tell me what happened. Shiro was shocked but then Anger replaced it, That girl just got Freed from Zouken and now this happened, can''t fate just leave her alone! Shiro got up and pulled his phone out and dialed a number. Kiritsugu: Hello? Shiro: Dad! Tohsaka mansion just got attacked, Rin and her mother are still injured please get mom here to help them, Sakura got taken to the Church and I''m headed there! Kiritsugu: Wh-What! Shiro!...wait-Shiro! Shiro didn''t answer and cut the call. Rin: Shiro! What are you doing! Shiro: Stay here! and rest! Rin: Wait!...Ugh that IDIOT! Arriving at the Church, he kicked open the door but found no one Shiro started searching the many rooms in the Church but when he was about to enter another room. ???: You don''t have to search anymore. The room was big but dim even with the light coming through the window allowing the shadows in the room to Grow and from them Gil walked out. He wasn''t wearing his normal attire but instead a golden armor that seemed to strangely fit him making his Charisma flare and look like he was a King. Shiro: Gil? Gil: We meet again, Shiro. (Smirk) Shiro narrowed his eyes at him. Shiro: I guess you''re behind this, mind telling me why, you kidnapped my junior? Gilgamesh wasn''t offended instead his smirk got even wider. Gil crossed his arms. Gilgamesh: I am Gilgamesh, the King of Uruk and King of Heroes. Shiro could feel the Arrogance and Pride rolling off of him, even though outwardly Shiro''s expression didn''t change inwardly he was shocked, he knew Gil couldn''t be normal but to think he was Gilgamesh his dad told him he was the Archer of the Last war but how was he alive and manifested still? questions later he needed to save someone first. Seeing that Shiro''s face didn''t change, Gilgamesh gave a rare nod of respect. Gilgamesh: Shiro, when I arrived in the current Era, I was devastatingly disappointed, Yes no place could compare to my City of Uruk, of brick and bronze but even calling this Era a shadow of the brilliance of the Humans of Old would be an insult. Shiro only continued listening. Gilgamesh: It was so disappointing that I had harbored no thoughts of claiming this Era as my garden and even thought it would be alright for the current world to be destroyed....but then you came.....someone young but brilliant to the degree he would have had a great future in my court in Uruk and you should be proud for even the limited time we spent together, you''ve earned my respect. Truly gaining Gilgamesh''s respect was hard especially.....after "he" died. 10 Golden portals appeared behind Gilgamesh. Suddenly weapons appeared in the Portals and Shiro''s senses screamed. *WOOSH* Shiro sidestepped and b?r?ly dodged a high speed sword. Gilgamesh: I as the King of Heroes shall test your tenacity to your dream, amuse me like you always have Shiro. Even the Great Heroes of old were known to be miraculous in their early youths and it was time for Shiro to prove himself, if he was worthy to be one of them. The Portals moved or appeared in different positions shooting all kinds of weapons at Shiro who was always able to dodge on a hair''s breath only because of his training and use of his current mastery of Reinforcement But the reflexes and moves he was using were beyond his current body and he didn''t know how long he would be able to hold up. Shiro was frustrated because he could feel that Gilgamesh wasn''t serious and that really annoyed him, guess some of Scathach warrior spirit rubbed off of him. Unknown to him Gilgamesh got even more curious, yes he wasn''t serious far from it but the speed and maneuvers he was manipulating his treasury with was already beyond the abillity of any modern day Magic user (In terms of age, Natural physique) and he didn''t suffer a single wound! Gilgamesh decided to raise the difficulty a bit, more portals appeared with not-so noticeable increase in speed, Shiro wanted to Curse since small shallow cuts were now appearing but thanks to the Minor healing of Avalon they weren''t much trouble. Gilgamesh noticed the healing and got even more curious. -Flashback- Scathach: The first way is to bridge the gap in strenght is through proficiency in techniques like Even if i face an oppenent with less physical strenght, I can still win by technique with my spear alone. Second way is gamble attacks where you purposely expose yourself to an attack allowing your enemy to give an opening which you can exploit but you can only escape unharmed if you have strong reaction speed and third--- -Flashback End- Shiro thought of the Image of a Sword being drawn from its sheath...his mental trigger to activate his Circuits and finally his Aria. Shiro: (Suprise the enemy!.......TRACE ON!) Shiro felt the remaining majority of his Physical Magic Circuits activate. while dodging he quickly followed the steps of his unique Magecraft. Judging the concept of creation Hypothesizing the basic structure Duplicating the composition material Imitating the skill of its making Sympathizing with the experience of its growth Reproducing the accumulated years Excelling every manufacturing process By virtue of his status as a Sword Incarnate, Shiro made a near perfect replica of his first seen Noble Phantasm of his teacher. Gae Bolg Alternative One of the two Spears of the Ruler of the Land of Shadows Wielded by Scathach after she gave Gae Bolg to her student, Cu Chulainn, Ireland''s Child of Light. Gilgamesh was suprised after Shiro activated his Circuits, he could see they were different, but how he didn''t know just that the slight amount of Prana that leaked of him, he had a staggering amount of Prana possible for someone of the current age But the spear nearly shocked Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh: (That spear is a Noble phantasm! how did he replicate it!) Shiro throwed the spear at Gilgamesh who quickly send two Noble phantasms of slightly lower quality than the spear to intercept it and suprisingly, the spear along with the two Phantasm exploded/broke on impact, the Phantasms sended back to the [Gate of Babylon] to be repaired, while the spear got dispersed in Prana. Suddenly from within the smoke.... *WOOSH* Shiro appeared moving towards Gilgamesh at speeds he wasn''t capable of before in a way that was all to familiar to the king. Prana Burst! A fairly new thing he was taught by Merlin, utilized by King Arthur many times and being perfected by Scathach for now Shiro couldn''t use it effectively in fights to make instantaneous movements or incorporate techniques in it, at best he could b?r?ly move in straight lines. But that''s what he needed, to close the distance between them so he could hit Gilgamesh with the second spear of Gae Bolg Alternative. Gilgamesh was shocked seeing a human utilize a Skill of a Saber Class Servant, King Arturia no less! He moved six portals that launched a Phantasms at Shiro''s side but moved at the same speed as before not able to hit Shiro because of his own speed. Gilgamesh opened a portal right in front of himself, as a Noble phantasm was launched, Shiro tilted his head b?r?ly dodging it and only receiving a cut on his cheek.....but then Something happened that shocked both parties. Because of Prana Burst. Shiro couldn''t stop his momentum and......entered the Golden portal. Gilgamesh just blankly stared. Never in his life that such a scenario happened, it was truly something he didn''t have any knowledge of, which caused him to smirk. Gilgamesh: (Let''s see how he responds to suprises) All portals except for one disappeared. Truly for the King of Heroes, Shiro has not only been constantly showing his brilliance but he has been amusing and entertaining him much more than Kirei has ever been able to do. Gilgamesh: (Will you surpass this King''s expectations again Shiro) Chapter 20 - Field of Swords My life is my own so is my ideals as long as I follow them with my head held high, I''ll have no Regrets. Shiro Emiya King of Swords ------------------------------------ Kiritsugu was running at top speed to the Church his wife Irisviel beside him, after they arrived at the Tohsaka Mansion, Irisviel got straight to work and gave even more medical treatment to Aoi and Rin, who in turn told them what Shiro was currently doing. Thankfully Shiro did a good job at applying treatment to both Tohsakas and Irisviel quickly got free and followed him to the Church after leaving Illya there. When they both entered the Church they saw Sakura lying unconscious on the podium (This is after Shiro arrived) sighing in relief they only took two steps when. *WOOSH* *WOOSH* *WOOSH* Three short swords, Black Keys impaled themselves on the ground in front of them. Kirei: I won''t be so content, Kiritsugu Emiya. From the shadows Kirei Kotomine appeared with a taunting smile on his face. How was this Possible! Kiritsugu practically screamed mentality, he remembered that he killed this man! He crushed his heart with a bullet! No human could survive that! Kiritsugu: The Grail! Kiritsugu practically growled even now that stupid cup isn''t leaving him and his family alone. Kirei: I see that you are prespective as ever Emiya. God had really shined his mercy upon me by using his Holy Chalice to Grant me a new heart, Unfortunately I can''t have you taking the Girl not now atleast. Kiritsugu snorted, the man practically called the demon his God even though he knew the Grail was corrupted, Kirei a Hypocrite like he remembers and he needed to kill him so he could go to the girl. Kirei: But I must admit, it is suprising seeing the Vessel of the Lesser Grail still alive, last time I swore I saw you getting devoured by the Mud. (Smirk) Kiritsugu''s hold on his firearms tightened, the man was purposely hitting a sore spot and he reveled in the negative emotion he was showing. Well let him....this will be the last time. Kiritsugu: It''s good you''re alive Kotomine but this time. *CLICK* Kiritsugu: You won''t even have a body to revive in. Irisviel used some her hair to conjure her bird familiars. Kotomine also summoned his black keys. The rematch had started. -Shiro location- After entering the portal Shiro found that he didn''t hit anything, instead he found that he was..... Floating After opening his eyes Shiro was shocked by what he saw. He was floating in a Gigantic Hall made of Gold and Silver Lining, the floor had piles of Gold, Jewels, Gems and other priceless things layed there like they didn''t have much significance but what catched Shiro''s eyes were the Floating Weapons. All around him all types of exquisite weapons floated and at the end of the Hall there were Altars and upon them were also weapons but they looked more fine like they were of Higher Quality at the middle of the Altars were the Two biggest Altars one had a Golden Chain wrapped around it and the other one had some sort of Red Cylindrical "Sword" on it. Suddenly Shiro''s body Jerked. Shiro: *Grunt* Shiro''s Magic Circuits activated without his consent and the Prana in his body was going wild, his soul and Origin were also shaking! the Prana moved towards Shiro''s brain and eyes filling gaps and strenghtening them at Levels unheard off right down to the cells! Shiro felt like his body was possessed his vision was swimming all over in rapid motion, Structurally Grasping the many weapons information and History along with his brain, every second that passed more information was received which in turn caused Shiro''s soul to shake more. The sudden influx of information was too much for Shiro to handle, he was having a splitting headache and wasn''t even able to stop his screams of pain. Shiro: AhhhhHhhhhh!!!! -Reality Marble- Eva had a serious expression on her face as she was witnessing how the fog that surrounded the Hill was growing turbulent like a condition in a Storm or Tornado but amazingly Eva wasn''t affected by all this she knew Shiro''s Reality Marble or Soulscape was undergoing rapid changes. Honestly it wasn''t like she wasn''t ignoring what was happening outside but she knew that if Shiro needed to grow these types of Hardships were necessary but that still wouldn''t have stopped her from going outside and making that Golden king''s arrogance down a Peg or two. But she didn''t and her decision was right, just for the current result or that Eva knew one or two of Gilgamesh''s secrets. Eva: (But that still isn''t enough, he needs a spark) Eva extended her hand and from it a golden light came, for others the light would seem unimpressive but for strong Magi, Magicians and Ancestors would be shocked seeing the sheer amount of Mystery and power the light contained. Eva: (There! it''s done) The light disappeared and Eva once again sat at the cliff. She was now only a spectator, if Shiro succeeds he will gain a useful Power but if he fails then she can only pray for Shiro to survive his upcoming challenges. -Back to Shiro- Shiro''s headache stopped some time ago but he couldn''t get up from the ground as he felt weak, Avalon was helping him and in a few minutes his breathing became relaxed and he opened his eyes. Shiro:...What the Hell was that.... Shiro wearily got up and looked around. He wasn''t no longer in the Hall instead he was in a barren field. A Barren Field of Swords. Shiro got up suprised, The field was barren and stabbed in the dirt as far as he could see were swords, ones of fine quality but were instead rusted, looking up he saw that the sky was clouded and the overall atmosphere was gloomy. Shiro couldn''t understand a small part of him was telling him that this place was familiar and "Right" for him but the majority as well as he himself was rejecting this place. ??????: How are you here? Shiro looked towards the voice and saw a familiar Hill one that Eva usual sat on but this one was completely barren and lifeless and standing on top of it was a white haired man with tan skin wearing a black vest and red shroud. Shiro quickly tensed and Structural grasped some swords to get a idea of what this place was but when he looked at their history he was shocked of what he saw. Archer: Doesn''t matter, for it looks like fate is finally smiling upon me. The man manifested two curved short swords on his hands, Kanshou and Bakuya and when Shiro scanned them his doudths dispersed and his Shock became apparent. Shiro: You''re me!! The man didn''t reply, he only disappeared and reappeared in front of Shiro about to hack him. Archer: Die! Shiro instinctually traced the same swords and tried to block the future version of himself called Archer. *TING* *SHATTER* The strike was blocked but Shiro''s swords shattered and he was pushed back by the resulting Shockwave. Archer: Tell me! are you still following those childish Ideals! Archer was relentlessly pursuing Shiro, whose own swords could b?r?ly take two strikes from Archer before breaking. Archer: Look around you, this is what they got you! Shiro didn''t reply he was already trying his best to defend himself but his mind was replaying Archers life. Finally Shiro''s swords shattered once more and he fell down on his legs. Archer: Do some good and die for both our sakes. Archer raised Kanshou and hacked down. *TING* Archer was not suprised seeing his strike blocked but because the Kanshou in Shiro''s hand didn''t even have a single Crack after the strike. Shiro: No.... Shiro used Prana Burst in his hand and pushed Archer back, who steadied himself and looked at Shiro suprised. Shiro was looking at Archer with Rage and Defiance. He has seen Archer''s life and realized one thing. Shiro: I''m not You! Chapter 21 - Defying our Fate! Living our life on the whims of those greater than us, is not a life worth living. Heracles Greatest Hero of Greece Hero of 12 Labours ----------------------------------------------- Archer was shocked seeing not only Shiro''s eyes but also the Kanshou in his hand. Kanshou and Bakuya were supposed to be weapons that had no pride, spirit or purpose. But the sword in Shiro''s hand was brimming with Pride, Spirit and purpose! Archer quickly swiped his arm and swords stuck on the ground float up and at mach speed shoot towards Shiro. Shiro: You are also Shiro....but you''re not me..... *CLANG* *SHATTER* *CLANG* *SHATTER* *CLANG* *SHATTER* Swords appeared beside Shiro and intercepted Archer''s blades, Shattering them without themselves shattering and disappearing in blue mote of light themselves. Shiro: AND I''M DEFINITELY NOT YOU! Archer was shocked seeing this and only charged at Shiro again while willing more swords to attack as well, but no matter how many he was sending they were all shattered by swords that appeared from Shiro. Archer himself was having trouble since some of the weapons and colliding with him and his pressure was slowly increasing. Archer: If you say you aren''t me then why do you follow such suicidal ideals! Shiro: I want to become a Hero! But I never said about saving everyone! A Long sword hit Archer causing him to stagger as he looked at his younger self in shock! What did he say!? Shiro: Saving everyone means saving even the monsters that cause all of this misery in this world, to the Innocents, DO YOU EXPECT ME SAVE THEM!!! Shiro''s barrage once again commenced and slowly the amount of Swords Shiro was shooting was increasing as the pressure on Archer was increasing while his own weapons were being destroyed more quickly. Shiro: I only will save the Innocents Archer! And I will never regret as I cut down monsters like Zouken and Acht using my Sword. Archer realized that it wasn''t that Shiro''s swords were growing stronger but instead he could feel the weapons in his Reality Marble being reluctant to harm Shiro! causing them to Shatter much easily! Shiro: I will train, so hard that even my bones will break! but I will try to be a Hero using my own power as I wield myself before allowing anyone else to! and even if i get damned to the deepest part of Hell for all Eternity because of my choice, I will always keep my head high and Never regret my choice! Archer was completely overwhelmed and even had some cuts in his body. The first time he will use in a fight. Shiro: Ansuz! The rune turned into a concentrated Fireball and shot towards Archer! *BOOOM!!!* Archer was blown away and tumbled in the ground, when he looked up he saw that many swords were hovering above him. He looked at Shiro with a self Mocking smile. Archer: So....you are different.....guess I won''t be getting out of this cursed existence anytime soon..... Shiro''s anger reached a Boiling point, he walked towards Archer dismissing the swords as he reinforced his arm''s bones, muscle and skin as he..... *BAM* Shiro: You! are an Idiot! Archer: What the hell! Shiro: You see yourself as a Sword right! Archer flinched at the tone of his younger self but nodded. Shiro: But you are also human! before anyone else you should wield your power yourself, we are swords Archer but we are Also humans, improving ourselves and making our own destiny is our right! If Alaya is forcing you to kill then either find a way around it or make your own path! Archer: It''s impossible (Resigned) Shiro: Oh my God (Facepalm)...look around you. Archer looked around confused. Shiro: Your Soulscape...nevermind, Reality Marble is like this not because you gave up on your ideals but because you gave up on yourself and all your tool here, even though they showed you a path. Shiro: You went to different timelines, gathered many weapons but you forgot one thing...Noble phantasms aren''t only used as weapons but also tools.....a staff to grow crops....a scepter to heal wounds....a Fan to disperse disease, this is your path Archer, you can help so many people beyond space and time with this very same world you see as nothing more than a betrayal! Archer felt his body tremble as his mind blanked, he looked around once more before. Archer: Pfft! HAHAHAHAHA!!! Archer''s laugh was mocking to himself but also strangely free and relieved. He felt his blood boil once more like in his youth to live his dream. He felt hope. He could save so much more now, in so many ways. He could redeem himself. The Betrayals he experienced that hurt him so much. After a long time, he never thought he''ll say it but he couldn''t wait to go on Alaya''s errand. Archer looked at Shiro, this time with a small genuine smile and a light in his eyes. Archer:....Thank you... Shiro: No, it''s you who helped yourself, I just gave you a reality check and a direction to work on, just don''t let Needless Guilt hold you and your potential back Archer. Shiro was suprised that he had said the same words Eva had said to him on the day of Fuyuki Fire, he didn''t think he would say them to someone so soon. Archer: I Will.....but still do you think I''m redeemable? Shiro: Shiro Emiya...Do you still care.....for the ones that make this world worth living. Archer hearing the words, jerked but slowly nodded, even after so much time killing as a Counter Guardian his heart still desperately clung to that warmth. Shiro smiled, like he got his answer. The Reality Marble, [Unlimited Blade Works] shook like it was being dispelled. Shiro: I hope to see you again, this time not as Counter Guardian EMIYA But as Heroic Spirit EMIYA. Archer gave his signature ???ky...but this time also confident smirk. Archer: Likewise, I see that you took a good chunk of Gilgamesh''s treasury, Take all the blades here, they will help you in the future, take it as repayment since I got the weapons you traced also in the Treasury. Shiro felt information again come to him but this time there was no pain, it was like a missing piece of a puzzle settling in and his soul easily accepted it. Shiro: Thanks may we meet again, Shiro....remember even in a contract with Alaya, you still can fight.... Shiro''s body becomes illusionary and he disappears. Archer releases a sigh but then puts a hand on his face to block the sunlight..... Sunlight!? Archer''s eyes widened and he looked around in shock, the cloudy skies were mostly dispersed and a sun was rising from the horizon illuminating the field that even the land didn''t seem as barren as before. Looking at the surroundings he saw that the rusted swords in his world had lost all trace of rust and damage and looked pristine like the times he first saw them.Looking at the sky he saw that the gigantic gears have also lost their rust. Archer: What the hell!? The change was really fast and Archer was caught unprepared but what suprised him was that he was able to sense and listen to his weapons. Archer was still and when he looked at the Hill slowly where his most prized weapon lay. Caliburn The sword of Selection The sword that chose King Arthur as the King of Britain, his partner''s most prized sword. A near perfect replica but still Caliburn. When Archer "listened" to Caliburn, he fell on his knees and after many years..... He cried tears of joy. "All of us will stand by you, so you may cross your path" A long lost fire lit in Archer''s eyes. The time for change has come. -Eva location- Eva was beaming, she really liked the changes around her but most of all she was proud of Shiro. Eva: (Not only did you gain what you were supposed to, but you also saved such a broken man and gave him a reason to live and a goal to reach, Words can not define how proud I am of you Shiro) -Gilgamesh location- Finally after waiting for sometime, the Golden portal trembled and Shiro jumped out unconscious. Gilgamesh quirked a brow and opened a portal beside him, shooting a spear near Shiro to wake him but suprisingly the spear deviated even more and stabbed the ground a few meters away from Shiro. Gilgamesh frowned a bit and even more portals opened but they all shot weapons that were a meters away from the unconscious red head. This time Gilgamesh thought of something, he took a C-Rank Noble phantasm sword in his hand and walked towards Shiro and portals opened. But this time they were all aimed at Gilgamesh! Gilgamesh was suprised but was able to tell why this was. Gilgamesh: (He''s gained their loyalty and because of this they refuse to harm him if it''s not in combat) Gilgamesh send his sword back to the Gate and all the Portals closed, he looked At Shiro with a smile but eventually frowned. Gilgamesh: (Is this another trick of the gods or such plain cruelty of Fate, if the boy was born in my Era he would have prospered not only as one of the earliest but also one of the greatest of Heroes but he had to be born in such a backwater Era) Gilgamesh lamented why Shiro wasn''t born sooner but also a bit Grateful or he would have continued being disgusted surrounded by disappointment of Humans better to be called Fakes, atleast their was one good one amongst them. Seeing Shiro stir Gilgamesh spoke. Gilgamesh: Your friend is with the priest and your companions are currently fighting him, a pity you weren''t born sooner but alas you are still destined for greatness, Goodbye Shiro, may we meet again. Gilgamesh disappeared in the shadows. Shiro opened his eyes, he heard what Gilgamesh said and wearily got up as he made his way to his family. Chapter 22 - Filth All humans are vulnerable in front of my persuasion, Why? because they all have a bit of Evil in their heart to be exploited. Angra Mainyu God of Evil -------------------------------------- *FLOP* Kirei fell on one knee, his body was covered in blood mostly bullet holes and cuts. Kiritsugu and Irisviel also had injuries but nothing fatal and their breathing was only a little labored. As they only took a single step forward. Kirei:...You feel complete....Emiya...? Kiritsugu stopped and looked at the downed man. Kirei: You did not d?s?r?....completion Kiritsugu Emiya but....why...? why did it come to you who didn''t d?s?r? it. Suddenly Kirei''s ?h?st more accurately his tainted heart secreted black substance that was rapidly covering his body. Kirei: I will also gain that....C??????????????o???m???????????p??????????l???????????????e???????????????????t?????????????i????o???????????n?????????? Kirei''s entire form changed and became like a pitch black werewolf as he lunged towards the pair with significantly faster speed. Kiritsugu was shocked by Kirei transformation but acted fast to move Irisviel out of Kirei way. Time Alter: Double Accel Manipulating his own body''s timeframe Kiritsugu accelerated twice his speed and b?r?ly moved his wife and himself out of Kirei''s way. Kiritsugu: (He was fast before but now he can keep up with me even at Double Acceleration!) *BANG* The bullet flew and hit "Kirei" squarely on his ?h?st But nothing happened! Kiritsugu: (His body instantly broke down the bullet before my Origin could affect him!) Kiritsugu''s eyes widened but he tensed when he saw Kirei eerily chuckle and get ready to lunge at them, he was about activate Time Alter once again before--! A golden light flashed past Kiritsugu and aimed at Kirei. Kirei didn''t dodge the Origin Bullet, even though it was an Anti-Magus and Anti-Magic weapon but when his instincts screamed at him to dodge but the suprise attack was sudden and the sword pierced Kirei''s heart. Kiritsugu/Irisviel: (Excalibur!!?) Shiro: Try..hah.....eating that...hah Irisviel: Shiro! Irisviel''s motherly instincts triggered and she ran towards Shiro, she caught him before he fell, his Prana reserves were low but the main problem was that he was mentally fatigued as well as having his current low stamina that exhausted his body. Shiro arrived when Kirei transformed, he knew that he didn''t have the abillity to take Kirei head on but seeing that the substance he covered himself was similar to the Angra Mainyu black mud, he knew that Excalibur even in its current sealed state would be best to handle Kirei. He summoned Excalibur but instead of charging at Kirei, he willed it to float like his traced weapons when he traced them in the air, after that he poured a considerable amount of Prana to the hit released it at once. The sword flew when Kirei took the Origin Bullet and true to its claim as the Strongest Holy Sword... Kirei''s transformed body was jerking, while the Golden aura of Excalibur was destroying the black substance, Kirei''s body once again became visible with Excalibur still impaled within him but suprisingly he was still alive. As Irisviel was healing Shiro alongside Avalon, Kiritsugu made his way to Kirei and grabbed Excalibur at the hilt. Kiritsugu pulled the sword out causing a gush of blood to flow. Kiritsugu: Find completion in the Afterlife.....Kotomine Kirei Kiritsugu swung Excalibur and beheaded Kirei causing a fountain of blood to gush out, even if Kiritsugu wasn''t a swordsman, Excalibur was an extremely sharp sword that it would have virtually no resistance to cutting flesh. Afterwards Kiritsugu went towards the unconscious Sakura and took her in his arms then went towards his wife and son, he didn''t even have the energy to reprimand Shiro, Today was a tiring day and everyone just wanted to go home and rest. Excalibur again dissipated in golden particles and flowed inside Shiro''s ?h?st, who could feel Excalibur''s emotion and was sure that it was telling him. "Please be less reckless next time (Sigh) but we are proud of you Master" Shiro wryly smiled, they left the church after Kiritsugu took care of the body, he stealthily looked back and made eye contact with Gilgamesh who was wearing his casual biker clothes once again. Gilgamesh was suprised seeing that Shiro''s adoptive father was the same unsavory Magus in the last war, the only reason he didn''t confront him was because of his respect for the young Emiya and even opened a Portal to use an Anti-Dark/Evil Phantasm to kill Kirei before Shiro beat him to it. He was suprised seeing the sword of Artoria in the hands of the boy Acknowledging him as his second wielder, which caused him to smile seeing the boy''s none ending amounts of suprises, never seeming to bore him. Shiro/Gilgamesh: (Until next time) They both gave eachother a nod of respect before simultaneously disappearing from the Church. Shiro didn''t know of Gilgamesh''s life or experiences but his strenght gave him the right to be prideful and after spending time with Scathach and Merlin and hearing the stories they told Shiro could understand Gilgamesh''s disdain and disappointment for the modern day Humanity who even though have technologically advanced themselves they have decayed in terms of mentality and honor. Gilgamesh respected Shiro for his honorable and chivalrous attitude even after his tragedy as was as his Will to improve with his boundless potential which was unlike the failures of current humanity and it was because of him that he thought that the Era wasn''t a complete waste of failures. -Gilgamesh- As Gilgamesh was about to leave the church, someone spoke. Avenger: Hello again, King of Heroes. Black mud seeped out of the ground and took the shape of a humanoid figure. Gilgamesh sneered. Gilgamesh: Such a disgusting creature, begone from your king''s sight. Portals opened behind him but Avenger eerily chuckled. Avenger: Hohoho King of Heroes, I''m sure that you would like to hear my proposal. Gilgamesh: Speak! but if you waste my time.... Even more Portals opened. Gilgamesh: The punishment is Death. Chapter 23 - Undercurrents and Respect Gilgamesh''s expression was complicated it was a mix between anger, confusion and loss. Gilgamesh: I swear Mongrel if you''re lying! Avenger: And that''s what you want to believe right, Gilgamesh. Avenger "smiled" wickedly. His form morphing into someone else, someone Gilgamesh knew too well. It was a black haired woman with one of the most beautiful looks and body, that will drive countless men crazy, she was wearing an ancient robe that accentuated her body. But instead of being impressed, Gilgamesh''s expression became increasingly wrathful and he was close to skewering the "woman" instantly. Gilgamesh: Are you mocking me! Avenger: What makes you say that Gilgamesh, don''t you agree that Goddess Ishtar was one of the most beautiful goddesses ever. For others Avenger''s attitude would seem suicidal, especially when you purposely take the appearance of the goddess Gilgamesh hates with a passion but for Avenger he had nothing to fear for he holds Gilgamesh on a lease as long as he wants "that" Gilgamesh: So if this "partnership" is going to work, tell me what needs to be done. Avenger pouted. Avenger: Hmph! you''re no fun! Now Gilgamesh was contemplating whether take out Ea and blast this monster to the end of the earth or not. Avenger: Unfortunately even though your existence came as a pleasant surprise and a big help....I''m in no condition to absorb the Leylines and begin my manifestation until my recovery. Gilgamesh raised a brow, even if Avenger was a weak servant his existence was above humanity, what caused him to need "Recovery" Gilgamesh: And what would cause, you a "God" to need recovery, Sadly I do not remember attempting to purge you. Avenger''s beautiful face became mared with anger. Avenger: It was that spawn of Kiritsugu! He used that Accursed sword to nearly destroy me! If not I wouldn''t have lost my recent vessel and need to resort to other ways to ensure my coming! Hearing Avenger''s rant caused Gilgamesh''s eyes to widen, No wonder the previous lesser Grail was still alive but to think Shiro nearly killed Avenger caused Gilgamesh to gain a small smile, Sadly he didn''t get destroyed but he might congratulate and thank him in their next meeting. When Avenger stopped her rant, Gilgamesh already lost his smile and Avenger didn''t see it. Avenger: I''ll torture his soul when I manifest but first thing first....I need you to move the Greater Grail to a secure place where I can recover aside from that nothing, you can do what you want after a few years I recover and we can start the plan, I get my wish and you get yours. Gilgamesh only nodded as Avenger''s body started breaking down and disappearing. Avenger: See, King Gilgamesh we really are alike both us want the destruction of humans...well you because of disappointment..... As Avenger vanished, Gilgamesh couldn''t help but think of the Red haired boy that earned his respect made things more worthwhile and maybe...maybe...slightly change his view of the current Era of humanity. Gilgamesh shook his head and sighed, unfortunately what Avenger offered him was enticing enough for him to help him. Gilgamesh: Now...only time will tell.... -Shiro- The family brought Sakura back to the Tohsakas, Aoi and Rin thanked them profusely and told them they were in their debt. But overall he was happy, especially when Eva told him on the way here that he gained a lot in that encounter and his Reality Marble changed much. Sakura was comforted by everyone, even Fou. Oh! Fou had made himself known to the group a few months ago, Kiritsugu was already somewhat numb to Shiro''s suprises, Irisviel ignored the fact that he was a Non-documented Phantasmal beast(That are out of reach for modern Magi) and tried to Pet him but was ignored along with Illya much to their sadness. Julian was shocked and shouted at Shiro, for bringing such a thing out that might bring him a Sealing Designation or worse the greed of Magi that would want to steal Fou from him, but Shiro waved it off and told him that Fou only reveals himself to trustworthy people, much to Julian''s anger at being called nice (Tsundere) The girl''s all wanted to pet him but were all ignored by Fou, since if Fou wasn''t gone then he was always found near Shiro, so it came at great shock when Fou didn''t have any objection of being with Sakura, much to her joy of being able to cuddle the ball of cuteness and the tears of despair for every woman. Julian himself took a dislike to Fou because he even refused to go towards his little sister Erika, causing the poor girl to cry and it took Julian comforting her all day to make her happy, One of the things that made Shiro and Julian friends, they both had sisters with Brother Complex. -Afterword, School- At break time, The group of friends were gathered eating lunch while Shiro narrated what happened yesterday. Luvia: So let me revise, Rin and her mother were attacked by the Church''s representative, their supposed "Allie" and Sakura got kidnapped, she got saved and Shero was the one to kill and beat the priest who was a retired Executor of the Church. Julian: What in God''s name.....HAPPENED LAST NIGHT!!? Shiro: Glad you care Julian. (Smile) Julian: Who cares!? dumbass! Illya: Awww Julian-kun is acting all Tsun Tsun. Sakura: Thank you for caring Julian Senpai. (Smile) Julian just huffed and turned his head to hide his blush. Luvia decided to save the poor boy. Luvia: Did you Consult the Church, Kirei Kotomine is even if retired a renowned Executor. Rin: We did, but it''s because he retired that the Church accepted no claims, can''t tarnish their own reputation by having one of their renowned Executors colluding with a High Rank Demon, that''s why they claim he was corrupted "After" he left. (Sigh) Luvia: Well let''s be glad this place lost one of its most dangerous wild cards. Rin seemed shocked. Luvia: Watch yourself! Tohsaka! I only worry about my junior. Sakura: Uhm.....I''m a Tohsaka too.... Sakura timidly raised her hand.....but was ignored. Rin: It will be suprisingly to see a Hyena, care right! Illya promptly took out popcorn out of nowhere. Illya: Want some. (Smile) Sakura: ???? (Where did that come from) While this was happening a certain boy of the Matous made his appearance. Shinji: Oh what''s going on it seems fun. Luvia: What are doing here Matou! Illya: Oh Seaweed hair makes his appearance. Shiro: None of your business! Julian: Are you purposely ruining our day. Shinji: Hmph! Act high and mighty all you want but remember aside from Rin all of you are outsiders, show some respect. Shinji left but not before sending Sakura a glare who was hiding behind Shiro, prompting the group to glare even more, especially Rin, who became aware not long ago of how Shinji bullied her sister. After that Sakura always had someone accompanying her in the group. Luvia: The nerve of that boy! always flaunting his dead family name without any actual ability. Shiro: After my guardian took his grandfather out you think I would expect his behaviour to improve. Julian: What did you expect, now he and his father are like dogs out of their leashes. (Scorn) The rest of the day continued normally. -Afterword- Shiro was at the Park again and to his surprise he saw Gilgamesh at his usual spot on the bench and promptly went to take his seat. Gilgamesh: Normally someone would be offended with the events of yesterday? Gilgamesh didn''t turn his head. Shiro: Do i look normal to you. Now Gilgamesh turned his head to Shiro and seeing his amused Smile caused him to smile as well. Gilgamesh: Haha.....No you don''t. Chapter 24 - Fated Meeting with a.........Troll Sorry for being Late. ---------------------------------- Sometimes we just have to leave things up to Fate. Okita Souji ----------------------------------- Clock Tower, one of the three branches of the Mage Association, in this place lived one of the strongest but also bizarre allies of humanity. Kishur Zelretch Schweinorg The Old man of Jewels, Only partitioner of Second Magic, The Kaleidoscope, 4th Rank of the 27 Dead Apostle Ancestors Slayer of the King Of Vampires, Type-Moon, Brunestueid of the Crimson Moon but his most famous title......Troll King. It was a natural occurrence in Clocktower, if something strange happens, Blame Zelretch. Zelretch was currently sitting in his office, even though he had a smile on his face there was a seriousness in his eyes. The door opened and in came a Black haired Magus. Zelretch: Ah! Waver you''re here, tell me how''s life. (Smile) Waver''s Eyebrow twitched. Waver: The truth or the lie Sir. Zelretch: Depends Waver: I''m already regretting helping the Archibalds. Zelretch: Well...it''s too late for regrets young Waver but I must say your compilation of "Kayneth El-Melloi book of Arcane Secrets" Was impressive work, if only you didn''t give that house credit for some of your own research then you could have gained significant renown in the tower. Waver:(Sigh) I know I really trapped myself because of Guilt. Zelretch: Well who knows perhaps something good might come to you in the future (Amused Smile) Waver quirked an Eyebrow, one of the qualities of Zelretch was that he spoke in mysterious ways courtesy of his Magic, hiding something within the lines, which got Waver thinking about what could happen in the future. Waver became serious. Waver: You called for me Sir. Zelretch: Waver, do you still remember Fuyuki. Waver''s eyes widened, how could he not remember the city where he met his King in the Fourth Holy Grail War, the place he was forced to flee as his King rided to his death, how he was almost denied his wish of conquest if not for his last Retainer Waver continuing his dream in the Clocktower. Waver:...Yes.... Zelretch: I know, the topic of the War is a sore point for you but I need you to come with me to Fuyuki. Now Waver was confused. Waver: Sir may i ask why? From the reports the last war ended only a few years ago, it''s not like the War will start anytime soon especially since the last Victor, the Magus killer, Kiritsugu Emiya destroyed the Grail using his Saber Servant''s Noble Phantasm. Zelretch got up, fixing his coat while taking his cane from his side. Zelretch: That is where you are mistaken Waver, the lesser Grail was destroyed not the Greater Grail and I do not think someone as analytical and smart as Kiritsugu Emiya would destroy the Grail for no reason, A psychopath isn''t able to garner as much fear from Magi and Dead Apostles alike no? Now that got Waver thinking, Kiritsugu Emiya was a nightmare to any Magi that got their bounty taken from him but also he was equivalent to the Boogeyman for Dead Apostles if they weren''t of the 27 Ancestors. Heck! the only reason the Magi of Clocktower aren''t afraid of him is because they are safe there if they went out they would be only on constant alert. Zelretch nodded like he could read Waver''s thoughts. Zelretch: One of the War''s makers was a student of mine, Nagato Tohsaka, talented young lad as well as kind, but two weeks ago i felt something from Fuyuki that didn''t seem "Right" I did my own investigations and the results or more accurately possibilities I''ve seen are... Zelretch face darkens. Zelretch: Not Satisfactory. Now Waver was having very bad Premonitions, Zelretch was rarely this serious, this meant that whatever was happening in Fuyuki was big, very big. Waver: When do we leave Sir? Waver also got up from his seat and was serious. Zelretch: Now. I booked a flight, I would have preferred using my Magic but I don''t want some people to notice I''m gone from the Clocktower, but after the fight with Crimson Moon I''m weakened and people have much easier time detecting my unique Magic. Waver only nodded as they made their way to the door. Zelretch opened the door. Zelretch: Kentucky Fried Chicken (Serious) Waver fell down. Waver: (Damn the Root, The troll''s back!) -Afterword- Waver and Zelretch arrived in Fuyuki via airport and were moving towards the Cave in Mount Enzou. Waver: Sir may i ask what are we going to do when we reached the Greater Grail. Zelretch: We are going to dismantle it and destroy the Heaven''s Feel system. Waver: Sir! With all due respect but even with your status as a Magician of the Second True Magic this would get you a lot of objections and possible punishments from the Association! The Grail system is currently one of the closest things allowing access to the Root even with the consistent failures of the 4 Wars and the Association has measures to take care of you if you cross boundaries even with your privileges! The Root was the End goal of many Magi and closing a possible way to reach it would incur all their wrath, not to mention the Mage Association! Zelretch: It was my student''s creation along with his colleagues, don''t forget I also helped in making the system, so I have every right to destroy it as the only living creator of the System even more than the Founding Families. Zelretch was serious but then he gained a somewhat sad look. Zelretch: It is sad Waver, the System was made by three prodigal Magi, My student Nagato wanted to reach the Root to quench his thirst for knowledge, Justeaze to find a unique purpose with herself and Zolgen Makiri to create a Utopia without Suffering, I''m somewhat glad they aren''t alive anymore to see their creation be degraded into something they all despised. That moment Waver didn''t see a all powerful Magician but a teacher, lamenting for his students and taking it upon himself to destroy their creation to atleast honor the distinguished creators before their creation truly becomes something they wouldn''t want. Suddenly Zelretch bumps into a boy, causing him to fall on his bu??. Zelretch: Haha sorry boy wasn''t paying attention. Zelretch stretched a hand as he hoisted the boy up before he was suprised. Zelretch: (That''s a lot of Prana for a Magus) Shiro: No problem sir, I was also not paying attention. Zelretch: Haha You are rather well mannered, say can you point me to Ryuudou Temple. Shiro: Why do you want to go to Issei''s home? Zelretch: No need to be cautious boy. Shiro: My "mom" told me to not talk to strangers especially ones with "Secrets" Zelretch smiled in a mysterious way as he looked at Shiro. Zelretch: Your mother seems like quite the individual, anyone I know? Shiro shook his head. Shiro: Don''t think so, well if you take these directions you''ll eventually see Mount Enzou, the temple is on top, Goodbye. Zelretch: Before you go take this a small token of appreciation. Zelretch took out a small case and gave it to Shiro, who looked like he was about to refuse when his expression changed and he thanked Zelretch before he walked away. Zelretch: interesting boy won''t you say Waver. Zelretch finally looked at Waver, who was unusually quiet, seeing him.....,shivering and Sweating profusely. Waver: Sir...what...what the...hell were those stares..!! Zelretch: I see you noticed them as well. When Zelretch started talking to Shiro, he felt three pairs of eyes lock onto him and Waver, two of them were judging if they were a threat or not but the last one seemed oddly.....familiar Zelretch: It seems like the Magus killer''s son is special. Waver followed Zelretch gaze and saw in the distance, Shiro as he neared a Customized BMW as a black haired Middle aged man and white haired woman were looking at him, not seeming to notice them, but that didn''t stop Waver''s shock. Waver: The Magus killer had a son! and how is the lesser Grail vessel alive!? Zelretch: Hmmmmmm all I see is a happy family, come along Waver let''s quickly make way. Even though Zelretch knew the way to Mount Enzou, he still asked Shiro, Why because the boy seemed very interesting not just because of that amount of Prana he houses but because he couldn''t see through him and that was something since he was one of the strongest people on the Planet. -Afterword- Arriving at the Cave, Waver was told to wait outside while Zelretch would go in and dismantle the Grail, when Zelretch came out his face was slightly darkened. This couldn''t be good. Zelretch: Well, that''s a bad possibility now coming true...The grails gone. Waver:...Excuse me.... Zelretch: I knew the Einzberns did something in the third war but I didn''t pay attention.....to think they summoned a God of Evil of some mythology is beyond me. Waver''s legs felt weak, The thing that was inhabiting the Grail wasn''t a High Rank Demon but.....A FREAKING GOD OF EVIL, that meant that the priest that died here didn''t just work with a Demon but a Literal God! Waver: Sir we have to quickly inform the Association and Church! this is already beyond anything a Normal Executor or Enforcer can handle! Zelretch: Quiet Waver. I know this isn''t a favorable situation but situations like these happened before and let me tell you as soon as news spreads, both of the organization will only come to see the benefits of salvaging the situation from the destruction, The possibilities that I can see with my Magic are too far apart also and do you think I would be easy to find the Grail and dismantle it now. Waver: What do you mean Sir! Zelretch: The bounded fields and seals put on the Cave were there not only to stop Magi from entering but mostly to stop Spiritual entities to entering, Mount Enzou can be said to be a spiritual deterrent. Waver thought about it and visibly paled. Waver: Sir...you don''t mean...? Zelretch: The fields were torn apart and forcefully destroyed, meaning it wasn''t one of the founding families or Magi to break it but a Spiritual entity and judging by the fact that it broke in and took the Grail would mean it''s strong and my ?ssumptions atleast........at the strenght of the top 10 Dead Apostle Ancestors. Even Zelretch wasn''t sure if he had the strenght to fight and win or atleast win by minimizing damage that coupled with the fact that he had such low amounts of information wasn''t good. Waver was shaking but also brainstorming to try and find a solution. Zelretch: Don''t think too much young Waver...do you remember the boy we met. Waver stopped thinking and nodded. Zelretch: Similarly to the Grail I can''t seem to look through the boy but unlike the Grail and the entity that inhabits it that feels like an Eclipse, the boy feels like a Rising Sun, the inspection on us was proof of his speciality and I believe this scenario is orchestrated by Fate and the Boy will have to face the Trial eventually. Waver: He''s just a boy Sir. Zelretch: Maybe, but what i see is greatness that''s why I gave him that small gift, Come along Waver let''s get going, Kentucky Fried Chicken won''t eat itself. Waver sighed but followed Zelretch, he even though was known as a troll, prankster and straight up lunatic his wisdom couldn''t be questioned. He just hopes Zelretch gamble works and the boy is able to stop the calamity that was coming. For even he someone not so special could survive a battle Royale where so many capable masters and Servants Died and reached the last three position. Why couldn''t a "Special" Boy stop what was to come. -Eva- Eva was looking at Zelretch with a amused Smile. Eva: (Well will meet soon Zelretch, Fufu very soon) Chapter 25 - Trolling What the use of having long life if you can''t "live" Kishur Zelretch Schweinorg The Kaleidoscope ------------------------------------ At the Ainsworth house were, the Emiya family, the Tohsakas and the Edelfelt, all seated on the living room couches with a table in the Centre. Zachary: Thank you for being Julian''s friend Shiro *Sob* now I can die knowing my son''s not a loner *Sob* Zachary Ainsworth, the current head of the family as well as Julian, Erika and Angelica father, a talented Magus but unlike orthodox Magi he values family higher than his research. Who was currently holding both of Shiro''s shoulders while crying tears of Joy. Julian: Who the hell is the loner old man! Everyone: You! Julian was shocked hearing the synced answer but even more so because. Julian: Erika! you too! A very cute girl replied cheerfully despite her hurtful words. Erika: Yup, It doesn''t change the fact that you''re a loner Onii-Chan. Zachary Ainsworth was known not for his abillity of making Dolls (Homunculus) which was only above average but for his genius of using his family''s other Magecraft, Flash Air. Using that along with his mastery of sword allowed him to bypass the weakness of range and allow his strikes to travel space and hit his oppenents at unexpected directions as well as times making him one of the worst oppenents for others in one on one combat. He has high expectations of his son Julian who not only has the same amount of talent as him in Flash Air but also the same amount in making Dolls, Julian was also talented in other fields making Zachary believe that even though his eldest child Angelica refused the seat of head, under his son, the Ainsworth family would reach new heights. But that didn''t stop him from worrying about his son''s Antisocial attitude but he believed that coming to Fuyuki was the best decision since now his son has friends and even though he doesn''t say it he knew his son was genuinely happy to have people to talk to. Aoi: Samantha I hear that your family made a breakthrough in your Jewel Magecraft research? Samantha: Of course what would you expect from the Edelfelts Hohoho. Aoi/Rin: (Hyenas!) Kiritsugu: So how''s life as the head going for you Lawrence. Lawrence: I Don''t think I''m cut out for it, before my incompetency ruins the house I will give the head position to Luvia, my daughter will be much better than me. Zachary: Just admit, you''re lazy. (Deadpan) Lawrence: I call it preserving energy, it''s part of my research you know. Kiritsugu: even if I''m not a conventional Magus how is being Lazy part of research? (twitch) Zachary: Yes! how so? Lawrence sighed before gaining an intelligent look. Lawrence: Zach, Kerry come here. Both Kiritsugu and Zachary leaned towards Lawrence. Lawrence: It is to prolong the duration of Reinforcement and Natural power. Zachary/Kiritsugu: (BULLSHIT!!!) Lawrence Edelfelt, the current head of the Edelfelt Clan is by definition "Lazy Ass" but like the saying goes "Don''t judge a book by its cover", After Lawrence graduated from Clocktower he traveled the world for two years before marrying his wife Samantha, at the end of his travels his last destination was Syria near the city of Damascus where he encountered a Highly Dangerous Dead Apostle who was an Ancestor Candidate. -Flashback- Executor1: What the heck! Executor2: Was there another team dispatched? When they arrived they thought that they would see a horde of undead but the only thing they found were instead, corpses. Corpses of the undead, killed by having their body either torn apart, crushed or having parts destroyed, it didn''t even look like the job of a human but rather more like some kind of....beast. Team leader: There was no team dispatched before us but this makes our job easier to find and kill the heretic Alphonso Myers. As the team continued their search they found Alphonso....just not in one piece. Lawrence: Told you it could have been painless but you had to resist.....stubborn fellow...but still thanks for the fight you made this trip worthwhile. Standing next to the downed Alphonso was a blonde haired man, his clothing was ripped and he was covered in blood, his hands were covered in a ominous Crimson aura and he had a very beast like smile on his face, that was enough to intimidate the team of experienced Church Executors. The news of the death of Alphonso spread like wildfire since it wasn''t that easy to kill candidates who were eligible for the 27 Dead Apostle Ancestors Ranking, even for the Executors, Lawrence was found to be a Genius found in only a century and had a talent for Reinforcement and Martial arts, he also discovered a way to cover his fists and legs and by rumors his body with the Aura of his family''s curses allowing for devastating melee effects like weakening, decay and disease for not only attack but for anyone unlucky enough to attack him and touch his aura of curses. Another unconventional Magus and one of the few to go toe to toe with Zachary but he didn''t reveal his research and made no comments of advancing it, his only flaw being. Lawrence: Won''t doing this be a wastage of Energy? He''s lazy, Very Lazy. But he was a doting father and believed that his daughter had the abillity to lead the household early and better than him and he would be there to support her perhaps not as an adviser but surely as a frontliner. And finally Kiritsugu Emiya, The Magus killer, Known as a Freelance Magus but with a very notorious reputation, 100% success rate in all contracts, usage of modern technology as well as unconventional methods to catch his targets off guard and lead them along their deaths, But most dangerous of all was when he deemed something a "threat" No one could survive long for he used means that would end them ni matter where they might try to hide. Most dangerous of all was his abillity to neutralize Magecraft and Prana of Magi using his unique Origin Bullet that housed his Origin of Severing and Binding along with the abillity of his Crest, Time Alter he was a nightmare to any Magical being in the world. That is why it was hard to believe that these three were talking as they were friends, which actually they were, Kiritsugu was a little awkward at first since most Relationships he had with other Magus Families were at best Neutral but quickly warmed up to both Zachary and Lawrence evening calling by nicknames, it would seem like just like the kids the parents also had a unique affinity. Luvia: Shero what''s that? Luvia said eyeing the small case in Shiro''s hand, which he was examining. Rin: Yeah Shiro you have been eyeing that thing since we arrived at Julian''s house (Mansion). Shiro: Well I bumped into someone, an old man, he was a little weird......and strong, very strong, he gave me this after we parted. Irisviel: Nothing happened right? (worried) Shiro: No (Shooks head) Irisviel smiled before she said. Irisviel: Then you should have thanked him Shiro. Irisviel lightly reprimanded Shiro, who in turn scratched his head while apologizing. Shiro: Sorry. Kiritsugu''s eyes twitched a bit seeing his wife''s lack of common sense. Shiro: Well I was able to scan him when he picked me up, his body seemed different from a human but it was my guardian who told me that he had no ill intentions and his strenght. Kiritsugu and Irisviel expression eased they knew the existence of Shiro''s teachers and guardian even though they haven''t met them they trusted Shiro and through him them, but from his talks it looked like this "Guardian" Was much closer to Shiro as well as stronger. Diana Ainsworth: Well if something is wrong then don''t worry Shiro, my husband can just displace and throw the case before any harm is done. Zachary nodded at Shiro with a smile. Shiro nodded and placed the Case on the table before everyone, he tried scanning it but wasn''t completely and scanned parts were too complicated for him to understand. Shiro opened the Case and in it found...... A red band with white trimmings with a red jewel attached to it along with a piece of paper. Julian: Illya, Sakura isn''t that like one of those equipment that the characters in your shows use? Illya: They are called Magical Girls Julian! Sakura: Senpai did you perhaps meet a Director or salesman, this seems like a male version of the sticks Magical girls use? Shiro: I Don''t think so? but it''s a Mystic code without a doubt just i cant seem to activate it using my own Prana. Fou: Fou! Even Fou who was on Shiro''s shoulder seemed confused. Samantha: There''s a letter right, read it. Shiro nodded and took the small letter out of the case and read it, just as they thought it tells how to activate the code. Shiro:.......(Blank stare) Fou:.......(twitch) Kiritsugu: Shiro, what is it? instead of answering Shiro gave his father the letter that told how to activate the Mystic Code. Kiritsugu took it and everyone looked. Kiritsugu:........ Irisviel:...Ano....? Zachary:........ Diana:......... Lawrence:........... Samantha:........... Aoi:......... Rin:.......... Luvia:........... Julian:........ Illya:....... Sakura:........ Erika:...Onii-Chan what''s written, and why everyone quiet? Chapter 26 - Jasper Zachary got back in the room carrying with him a bag. Zachary: I have it. Kiritsugu: Good let''s quickly activate it. Zachary nodded and took out the item to activate the unknown Mystic Code. Zachary: One Mega Crispy KFC Burger. The room was strangely quiet while the kids plus Fou were twitching. Julian: This has to be a joke.... Rin: I second that. Fou: Fou! Diana: I agree with the kids...and Fou, no sane Magus will make such a redicu--Unique Mystic Code. Samantha awkwardly coughed and Aoi smiled Wryly. Aoi: Well for other Magi we aren''t so normal ourselves....so perhaps...this man that Shiro met was even more "unique" Everyone twitched at Aoi''s words, she was right would anyone believe that 5 Magus Families of considerable abillity where together talking like friends instead of doing research or protecting their secrets. Birds of a feather flock together and these families of Misfits were meant to be friends opposing the normalcy of the Moonlit World. Lawrence got up and took the bag from Zachary and unwrapped the burger before putting it down next to the Band. Lawrence:....So any idea how to-----! After a few moments the Circle and Arcane lights disappeared and everyone was in Awe at the sheer amount of Mystery in the object unknown to them Eva was smirking. ??????: Awesome! Right! The sudden unknown voice shocked everyone, the ?du?ts shot up from their places, Kiritsugu had his Thompson Contender out, Lawrence was serious with his Body Reinforced and his hands faintly covered in a Crimson Aura, The space beside Zachary twisted and from with it A Sword appeared in his hand. ??????: Wa..Wa..Wa...Wait! let''s talk! Everyone turned towards the source and saw....The floating band waving it''s straps around in place of arms...with sweat flowing down the Red gem in the middle of the band...How was that even possible. Sakura: Mom.....that Band is floating and....talking. Aoi:....Yes Sakura it is..... Samantha looked at the trio of Men with a weird gaze. Samantha: Do any of you know what "that" is? Kiritsugu: No. Zach, Law have you? Zachary: Nope, never seen anything like it. Lawrence: A floating, talking Wristband that needs fast food to activate.....No doesn''t ring a bell. ??????: Is that why I feel like I ate something Crispy?----Hey! who you calling "it" I have right too! Everyone: (A Wristband with rights?) Julian looked at Shiro with a blank gaze. Julian: Why does it feel like the longer I ?ssociate with you people, the less normal my life gets. Now what A rampaging God? Shiro only smiled wryly. But had a urge to hit Julian. Shiro politely greet the floating Band. ??????: Oh! nice to meet you too! The Band replied in a childish boy tone, it was like talking to a energetic boy. Shiro: Let me introduce everyone, The blonde couple are The Edelfelts along with their Daughter Luvia, The one with Black hair and the woman with brown hair are the Ainsworth along with their kids Julian and Erika, they also have a big sister called Angelica who isn''t here currently, The one with green hair is Aoi Tohsaka and these are her daughters, Sakura and Rin and finally The one with unkempt black hair and white hair is my parents, Kiritsugu Emiya and Irisviel von Einzbern and this is my little sister Illyasviel. Shiro gestured to everyone who greeted back before introducing himself. Shiro: And I''m Shiro Emiya. ??????: Oh! so you''re my owner! Shiro was suprised with everyone else. Irisviel: Not to be Rude Mr Wristband but who send you? ??????: I am the Latest invention by studies pertaining the Second True Magic made by Old man Zelretch. Lawrence: Zelretch? (Raises Eyebrow) Kiritsugu: Kishur Zelretch Schweinorg! The Wizard Marshal! (Shocked) Adults: WHAT! Shiro was shocked as well, he was told of Magicians by Eva and she told him of their monstrous strenght as well but to think the one who gave him the band, which he accepted due to Eva''s prompting was actually a Magician. Sakura: Mama what''s a Magician. Rin: Yeah isn''t it same as Magus. Aoi: Well Sakura and Rin, A Magus is only able to do Theurmaturgy that is deemed possible by Physics but what Magicians use is instead True Magic, something that is deemed impossible by Science. Illya: Papa what does Aunt Aoi mean? Kiritsugu: Well it''s like Aoi said but perhaps I should tell about Magic. When the Age of Man started upto this point in time 5 True Magic were discovered, The first is Denial of Nothingness, the abillity to create anything without cost, The Second is Kaleidoscope, The Operation of Parallel World, this grants the abillity to jump and observe dimensions and much more I don''t know about, Zelretch is the current holder of this Magic, The Third is Heaven''s Feel, The materialization of the soul, Your ancestor Justeaze achieved this Magic but it''s abillities tare mostly kept secrets but I know it grants Immortality and to get it you must reach the Root, The end goal of many Magi. Kiritsugu stopped and took a sip of water allowing others to continue for him. Samantha: The fourth Magic is currently lost sadly. Diana: The Fifth is Magic blue, otherwise currently known as Time Travel but it''s abillities are a bit ambiguous since Time Travel comes under the Second Magic...Oh! Lawrence didn''t you have an encounter with the fifth Magician two years ago? Lawrence got an annoyed expression. Lawrence: Don''t remind me. She Blasted me away just because I was in her way, what''s with Magicians they get more crazy the stronger they get! ??????: Yup! The Old man made me, currently I''m the youngest of my siblings but that doesn''t mean I''m not anything great! Shiro smiled, the band acted very much human and he couldn''t help but like it. Shiro: Your pretty funny, but what''s your name, we can''t always call you "this" or "that" you know? The Band jerked before awkwardly scratching his head (Gem) ??????: Haha...well I was made less than a month ago.....and the old man was busy with some "threat against humanity" so he didn''t get the chance to name me. Shiro frowned a bit. Shiro: Well that''s not good, if I''m your partner than you can''t not have a name and no calling me Master or owner. The Band only nodded looking at Shiro with....expectation? Shiro: Jasper! Your red and your Gem reminds me of that so now you''re Jasper. Jasper: Jasper....Jasper! Hahaha I love it! You and me are gonna get along fine partner. Jasper suddenly flew and attached itself to Shiro''s wrist as a new voice, one much mechanical sounded. Binding Process complete. Soul Binded Contract Established: Current Host Shiro Emiya Magic Energy Pathway: Connected Jasper: Good now that''s done----OH MY GOD!!! You have a lot of Prana! Shiro: Haha I know Jasper, how about we discuss your features. The newly formed discussed their abillities with everyone watching intrigued, Unknown to them an inseparable team was just born. -3 Years Later- Chapter 27 - Volume 2 start (Title at the End) Humans are the most flexible species ever to be seen, to save people they can become doctors, to inspire them they can become Heroes, so to kill monsters they can even become "monsters" Abraham Van Helsing Monster Hunter Killer of Dracula --------------------------------------------- A blonde haired Middle aged man was running Frantically in Shinjuku, Tokyo, passing many restaurants, bars, clubs etc after arriving in an area between Shinjuku and suginami at a unimpressive Bar. He ran inside bypassing the Bounded Field with a item his "employer" had given him. Man: Kaito! Kaito! Where are you! A handsome man in his mid 20s with long black hair appeared from behind the counter from the back room but he had peculiar.....Red eyes. Kaito: What the hell! Lloyd you''ve been gone for less than an hour! I don''t suppose you have another batch of humans ready for me that fast? (Annoyed) The middle aged man quickly took a seat and drank a mouthful of water to quench his aching throat on one of the many tables, The Counter only occupied a small section of the Bar while the rest had scattered tables and chairs all around but enough space to freely move around and not to feel cramped. Lloyd: (Exhale) Fuck! Blood right now! This is important! (Serious) Kaito only narrowed his eyes and thought someone was wrong and nodded towards his human "benefactor". Lloyd: The base was destroyed and everyone one of your pets are dead! Kaito also got serious. Kaito: Did the Church send a team of Executors? Lloyd: That''s why I''m panicked(Grim expression) They were only two people....and more than 90% of your minions were killed by one while the other stood behind making sure no one got out! Kaito: Hahaha are you on drugs Lloyd? The base had a Territorial field marked on it, sure it wasn''t as good as the one here, I can get that someone bypassed it but there "were" more than 400 modified Dead, more than 2 Dozen controlled Ghouls as well as my Twin slave Vampires there, if it wasn''t one of those 8 Titled Executors, it''s hard to believe someone killed them all. Lloyd: Yeah. Well I have news for ya, these guys they didn''t bypass or break in your fancy Dead Apostle branded Bounded Field instead it felt like through the camera that it didn''t have any affect on them at all! Territorial Fields, A special type of Bounded Field used by Dead Apostles that studied Magecraft by using Darkness, Fear of the Taboo etc it makes the Fielded area extremely hard to find that even experienced Magi take several years to find the location. Kaito: What!? Lloyd: Oh it gets better! When they arrived i wanted to come here since I felt something wasn''t right, But your stupid Subordinates, Ken and Kuro got overconfident. Kaito: So? What happened!? Don''t tell me they died, Kuro and Ken were twins! added by the fact that there is a Full moon tonight they should have been at the height of their power! Dead Apostles were able to turn people with powerful enough Physical potential as well Souls into Vampires as well but unlike Full fledged Dead Apostles, The vampire would be a servant to the Parent Vampire until he either destroys their connection or kills the "Parent" But both were able to take advantage of the Moon and Relatives, A full moon along with a Blood Relative Vampire would cause even an average Vampire to have the strenght of a exceptionally strong Dead Apostle. Lloyd: Tough luck, they are dead, the guy who did most of the killing instantly released some sort of Golden Aura, which dispersed into many attacks all of your undead zombies were killed instantly like Swiss cheese, as well as 14 of your modified Ghouls before he summoned some sort of "fancy sword" and killed the rest. Lloyd: Ken and Kuro both got enraged and took all of their 20 familiars to attack.....and I thought you bragged how those mutts were "Better" versions with, what----Phantasmal or monstrous beast blood and genes, whatever! but the guy summoned this scythe, then him and his partner started massacaring the dogs, then both Ken and Kuro got the gist of the situation and tried to run but Ken was pinned because the guy summoned a fancy looking bow and hit his legs, his partner throwed his body like a rag doll before...you won''t believe this.....before Ken got skewered with Black keys and "Swords" and ''POOF'' his body caught fire and he burned to ashes. Lloyd looked at his partner in crime. Lloyd: I thought you said the "Demon Killer" was a myth. Kaito: It is a Myth. The Magus killer can have a son for all I care but please, 6 Dead Apostles killed in 4 months! Even the horrendous Barthomeleoi aren''t able to kill Dead Apostles that fast the only one that could kill Vampires that fast was Van Helsing.....tell me what about Kuro? Lloyd: Then how do you explain the slaughter at my base.....As for Kuro, she lost it when Ken got burned and attacked, I left while the three were fighting, it will be a miracle if she survives seeing how her brother was killed even after having those fancy power ups. Kaito rubbed his eyes with his hand as he took a seat at the counter. Kaito: Troublesome.... If what Lloyd said was right, it won''t be farfetched to believe that Kuro was also dead, a passing fairytale was proven to be real and his accumulated resources for the past years were gone. He looked at Lloyd thinking of his uses since in the past he took the help from this crime lord and his gang to get resources and fresh blood, Kaito gave him considerable manpower to use which they perfectly hid in the base surrounded by a less sophisticated Territorial Field, now with the base destroyed and his forces there killed as well as more than half of his familiars, he currently only has the last 10 of his modified familiars and he will need to lay low for a few days before finding another base of Operations, the question was should he kill Lloyd and suck his blood or was he still useful. BANG! The double door entrance was blown away and landed near the counter, Kaito and Lloyd both tensed as two figures became visible as they passed through the "entrance" Seeing them caused Kaito''s expression to turn grim. The Black trench coat unknown person''s face was hidden under a hood and face mask that covered upto his nose, he looked around briefly before knocking on the door frame. Demon Killer: Knock knock, is this the home of Kaito Amano, I sincerely hope that he hasn''t closed shop yet. Title: Second Coming, The Demon Kille Chapter 28 - Bringer Of Ruin When Magi and Dead Apostles hear that the Magus Killer was coming they would treat it like a Death himself coming to claim someone but when Evil Magi or Dead Apostles hear his Spawn, The Demon Killer was coming they would feel like THE Demon was coming for them. Wordings from a Recently Retired Enforcer. ----------------------------------------------- Kaito''s expression was grim the way this guy spoke though normal caused a chill to run down his spine. Lloyd: Please save me!! this guy is trying to kill me! Kaito watched Lloyd shocked at his betrayal, now he nows that even if he has his benefits he was going to kill him. Demon Killer: Oh no he won''t. Lloyd was overjoyed. *WOOSH* Two black blur arrived at the speed of a bullet one embedded itself in Lloyd''s shadow pinning him on his chair and the next one embedding itself on his ?h?st crushing it and his heart in the process. ????: Not before I do. Demon Killer: You helped this blood sucker here by kidnapping Innocents and having them turned into mindless monsters but also getting him Tons of resources to use, You''re as guilty as him for betraying your kind. Kaito quickly looked at the second intruder and he instantly recognized her causing his expression to turn even more grim. Cold Expression Blue hair and eyes Female Executor battle attire. It was Ciel, #7 of the Titled Executors and Agent Bow. Unlike the normal Executors the Burial Agency Train, which only hunt young Dead Apostles or stronger ones in groups, The current 8 Titled Executors ONLY hunt Strong and Old Dead Apostles preferably Ancestors even. Kaito: So I have a Myth and an Elite Executor coming for me, I must say I am honored to get such such attention just for being more than a century old. Ciel: Save it Vampire, your activities and abillities are reason enough to come for you sooner. Ciel took out a Bible as she swung the Pages, Three pages swung out and transformed into black keys Ciel held between her fingers. Kaito''s potential was high both as a Magus and as a Dead Apostle, only by being a little over 100 years old with his research as a Magus gave him a High position in the Normal Dead Apostles herechary and with the current full moon his strenght is close to a Candidate''s. Kaito: Oh?...but I''m sorry to disappoint. *BREAK* *WOOSH* *BREAK* *WOOSH* *BREAK* *WOOSH* The bottles on the counters broke, as well as several floor boards and pieces of the walls as from within them the different liquids whipped up as alive and moving at high speeds around the duo. Kaito had hid different Liquids in his Bar not only on the counter so that if he was cornered he would have an advantage in a fight, since his manipulation of Liquids wasn''t only great at Close to Mid Range combat but showed his true worth when his enemies were with him in closed spaces allowing him to control the battlefield and attack from different directions. Kaito''s Magecraft consisted of manipulating different Liquids but Kaito who was the Heir to his Clan took it a step further by utilizing the Liquids as a medium he was able to do other things such as transferring genes and abillities of other Phantasmal species into normal beasts to give them higher strenghts not on the level of Phantasmals but stronger nonetheless, he did the same to his Undead and Ghouls to increase their quality. Liquids like Mercury, Water, his own specialized Refined blood etc suddenly all blurred and whipped towards the Duo like sharpened sword whips and cutting off all escape routes. But the Duo wasn''t fazed. Demon Killer:.....Trace On...(taps floor) The voice of his second partner that currently only he could hear sounded. Random selection of Reality Marble Initiated Optimal Prana Absorbed Initiating Operation. Suddenly swords burst forth from the ground near him and his Partner, the Liquid whips either got cut from the sharp edges or destroyed after making contact acting as a perfect barrier. Kaito was suprised seeing his attack fail but he had a back up. Kaito: Go! 10 similar hounds to the ones they killed at the base appeared and quickly lunged at them from all directions but this time Ciel moved. She shot her Black keys like bullets forward and hit 4 of the ten which in turn turned them into stone. Then she summoned more black keys and throwed them as another four familiars burned to Ashes. Ciel: Cremation Rite. The last two were near her partner but she wasn''t worried, The Demon Killer held his hand out and the voice once again sounded. Predetermined Phantasm Selected. Appropriate Prana Consumed. Amount of Degradation: One Rank Down Initializing. All this happened in a split second as a from the Killer''s sleeve became visible a Red Band with a Red jewel attached to it in the middle. From his hand a flash of Prana was visible as it quickly transformed into sword----No a scythe. Immortal Slaying Scythe Harpe The Weapon given to the great Greek Hero Perseus by the God Hermes, A Monster slaying Holy sword that took the appearance of a Scythe not only is it a great tool for killing Monsters but it is actually an Anti-Medusa Noble Phantasm. He swung the Scythe along with his Mana Burst making it look like a Blue blur instead. *FLOP* *FLOP* The hounds fell on his sides as their heads seperated from their bodies like a hot knife just cut through cheese and green blood flew out. Kaito saw all this and used all the srrenght in his Vampiric body to quickly rush towards the Demon Killer while willing the Liquids to attack Ciel to give him enough time to kill the man in front of him. Since he would be less dangerous than a Titled Executor right? and After killing him he can escape from Ciel. Kaito''s hand and arms were getting quickly covered by a sheet of black Crystallized Blood and his fingers became sharp claws as he swung his left hand at the Boy who responded by swinging Harpe at his hand. Kaito sneered, he recognized that the boy in front of him was using a Noble Phantasm, how he is able to use it or even get it wasn''t his concern, if he was able to stay he wouldn''t mind taking it from his dead body as he satisfies his inner Magus by dissecting the boy''s body and studying it but alas he could only leave him here dead. As the two attacks were about to clash, Kaito heard the sound and sensation of flesh being ripped. Kaito jumped back feeling the pain as he held his nearly seperated hand in disbelief as black blood was flowing out. Kaito: (Ugh! How did he do that! I''m a being that "Denies Human History" something that "Validates Human History" Shouldn''t be able to harm me!) Demon Killer: I see that you dodged, so you''ve trained as well but I must say controlling your body''s fluids to stop the bleeding and clot injury is really ingenious in close combat. Kaito was shocked. Kaito: (How was able to find out I was manipulating my body''s fluids to stop my bleeding!?...wait? why aren''t i...) Kaito looked at his arm in increasing horror forgetting even the pain, his arms had stopped bleeding because of him halting any more of his blood leaking but the real concern was.... Why hasn''t his arm healed yet! Demon Killer: Don''t bother it won''t heal unless it''s in accordance with the Natural laws. The Demon Killer was looking at Kaito nonchalantly while rotating the Scythe. Kaito was instead shocked dead Apostles heal by regressing their body''s time before they were injured or to atleast lessen injuries, the stronger the Apostle the more regression they gain, so how hasn''t he healed and why was that weapon able to affect him! Ciel: We wasted enough time, it''s time to finish this. Ciel threw another batch of enchanted Black keys towards Kaito. Ciel: Mummification Rite. Kaito was able to deflect most of the keys but one of them hit his left hand and to his horror he saw that this enchantment was releasing all moisture from its increasing area of effect, which would potentially cripple him left with no choice he raised his right hand in a chopping motion. Kaito: Ahhhggg!!!!! Completing cutting off his left arm off black blood sprayed out but he endured the pain and stopped the bleeding, he manipulated his remaining Liquids and his sprayed blood to tear a hole on the ceiling. Simultaneously a big blob of Liquid formed at Kaito''s feet that sprang him upwards like a spring towards the roof. The Duo quickly took chase and arrived at the roof to see Kaito Jumping from the building to another and maneuvering around. Ciel looked towards her partner instead of giving chase. Ciel: Shiro try not to make it flashy. The Killer revealed to be Shiro took his hood off but kept his face mask on revealing his vibrant red hair that was having a few spots of white and his Golden Brown eyes. Shiro: I got just the thing, Jasper can you get me my bow. Shiro talked to his other partner, The red band on his wrist which replied in the usual cheery boy tone. Jasper: On it! Shiro! Summoning Tool: Tempest (Tempest Image on my Instagram: instagram.com/p/B28N6LjnwrY/?igshid=14zgfrwu7qr33) On Shiro''s hand came his trusty bow gifted to him not long ago, a beautifully crafted winged white bow made by mystical materials and blessed by the Fae. A gift from Merlin and inscribed on it where letters of what he wanted for Shiro. "Who so wields this Bow shall be free to reach all he d?s?r?s" Merlin sincerely wanted his newest student sho like Arthur he started to see as a Foster son to accomplish his dream, to be happy and But Most of all to be Free to live. Shiro still remembers Merlin''s shocked face as he hugged him, but was glad to be hugged back. Scathach was also very proud of her student and she gave him two things, The pendent of Shadows, A beautiful black gem on a necklace that swirls occasionally with Crimson radiance A good luck charm as well as imbued with an effect to calm his mind during combat and a Magical Sword, he calls Nethersbane: Runed Sword of the Night. (Nethersbane: instagram.com/p/B28Qj1XHMFq/?igshid=12mruyf1v42xk) Kiritsugu gave Shiro his Trench Coat and had it modified to hold a hood and face mask also to fit him, Scathach in turn Enchanted it with Runes. (Trench Coat: instagram.com/p/B28PUzVn4Sc/?igshid=1xazh6p1hbmmj) And Eva gave him some of his best gifts. Shiro: (Trace Dainsleif) Locating "Dainsleif" in Reality Marble. Match Found. Initializing Tracing. Even though it only took more than a second to Trace rather than one of Shiro''s much faster split second Traces of his Predetermined Phantasms (Ones he already selected due to occasion) in a fight a second is all that is needed to turn the tide. Holding a bloody looking Demonic sword that only brought it''s wielders ruin, Shiro would use it differently. Alternation Protocol Initiated. The Blade was spewing bloodlust and according to its legend it shall not return towards it Sheath without killing anyone. Exactly what Shiro will give it. The Sword twisted and turned becoming slender and more aerodynamic, Shiro ???ked it on his bow and pulled the string, The Fae letters on Tempest glowed blue as ready to do its wielder''s bidding, Dainsleif was also releasing a horrid red aura like an expectant child about to get some sweets. Shiro took aim and Reinforced his eyes, as his eyes suddenly had a mystical blue tone to them when he was certain in getting Kaito, he loosened his fingers and spoke. Shiro: I Bring thou this Ruin, Dainsleif! Dainsleif now in the shape of a Crimson black arrow shot forward like a Red streak towards Kaito who was Frantically trying to dodge the arrow but Dainsleif was stubbornly following him everywhere when suddenly it had enough and zoomed towards Kaito, more specifically his ?h?st. *CRUNCH* The red beam (Arrow) tore a large gapping hole on Kaito''s ?h?st, Dainsleif dissipated into blue motes of Prana seemingly satisfied for the life it took. Scathach was right the effect would be like Gae Bolg but more instead more ruthless since Gae Bolg will only aim for the heart but Dainsleif instead aims to kill, which is mostly in the most Ruining way. The Duo didn''t move they could see Kaito''s body fall on a distant roof, no one has seen the events and since he was dead his body would start breaking down like all Vampires into black motes. Shiro unsummones his bow and sends it back in his Reality Marble, then he pulls down his face mask revealing the handsome face of a 14---No 15 year old, even though he was 13! Shiro: Well...That makes 7. (Smirk) Chapter 29 - Eleasia. It is after we live through Tragedy to gain Great power but at what cost? Ciel/Eleasia #7 Of Burial Agency, Titled Executor Agent Bow 17th Roa --------------------------------------------------- (A/N: Hope you like the big Chapter) Ciel: Shiro can you see if Amano had other accomplices or minions. Shiro: Give me a second. Shiro put his hand on the ledge of the roof before imagining his mental trigger of himself unsheathing a sword to once again activate his "Physical" Magic Circuits. But unlike before Shiro''s eyes turned a Mystic blue color which could only mean one thing. Mystic eyes. After some time with the incident with Gilgamesh something happened, like a loose lock was now completely unlocked in Shiro''s brain which caused his Structural Analysis to take a huge leap but it was after Eva conjured a mirror and showed him his eyes that Shiro understood that it wasn''t Structural Analysis but he had gained Mystic Eyes. The Mystic Eyes of Revealation. His eyes worked similar to Structural Analysis but now Shiro found out that ever since he was able to Structurally Grasp objects and weapons when he concentrated that was actually his eyes momentarily activating and when they fully activated Shiro had practically mastered Grasping, Now he was able to Grasp any weapon, Swords were the easiest to Grasp and save their information and History(Blue Prints) in his Reality Marble next were other bladed weapons. Other weapons instead of Bladed weapons like shields or bows caused more Prana but were the same, able to be Traced and their information as well as History able to be saved in his Reality Marble, Eva said his Reality Marble or Soulscape was a mix between an Armory where he stores his weapons and a Library were he stores their history and Information, with training he was able to see the History and Information of other Inanimate objects aside from weapons but wasn''t able to store their information perhaps in the future? Humans he could scan as well but he had no luck in getting their information and History much less storing it, Eva explained that Humans were very complicated and had souls which were of Higher plane of Existence so he would need much more time being able to scan Humans but she encouraged that being able to completely Scan Bodies was great progress. After Scanning the Ledge, Shiro became the part he scanned as time stopped and the world became slightly blue like seeing it through a filter, Shiro started accessing the history of his scanned area and it felt like the World''s time was rewinding, seeing if there was anything useful that would help him by looking at his surroundings, after some time Shiro''s real body opens it''s eyes, the eyes were back to their original color. Shiro: Nope didn''t see much aside from the ones we killed, Lloyd rarely ever visited and it seems most meetings and transactions were done at the base we destroyed, I''m 90% sure we got this job done. Ciel nodded before she frowned a bit. Ciel: Those eyes are really envious, they are perhaps the greatest in terms of Investigations and Tracking. Shiro gave his partner a Wry look. Ciel snorted in good nature. Ciel: Please i haven''t lost my humanity to do that...yet. Ciel jumped down the hole they came up with back towards the Bar. Shiro gave a complicated look before jumping down as well. Shiro: Oh Joy. (jump) After jumping down and landing on his feet Shiro saw Ciel sitting at the counter completing ignoring the dead body of Lloyd. Shiro: What should we do about him? Ciel took a page of the Bible she was holding before it transformed into a black key which she threw at the dead body without even looking. Ciel: Cremation Rite And like that Lloyd as well as the chair he was sitting on caught fire and disappeared in seconds, not even ashes remained. In his eyes the man who betrayed his own kind was akin to a filthy Cockroach. Shiro: Guess that works (Shrugs) Shiro made his way towards the chair beside Ciel at the Counter and sat down. Shiro: Well I''m tired after calling two all nighters. Ciel looked at Shiro and bluntly said. Ciel: You are the one who wanted to find these two before they kidnapped someone else. Shiro sheepishly smiled, his core was still the same caring boy that wanted to be a Hero even if he was constantly tempered by Scathach, Merlin and Kiritsugu to become a great warrior and Magic user. He had to thank Merlin it was because of him that his Magic Sensitivity increased and he was able to even track Complicated Bounded Fields with Scent alone, another reason he was able to locate Territorial Fields albeit with considerable effort, But Urgh these Vampiric fields had the smell of Blood and rotting flesh. Shiro: Jasper can you get me my Items? Jasper: Sure! Shiro: Thanks Jasper. Jasper: No problem Shiro. Jasper had been a great help to Shiro ever since he got him and it would right to say that the two weren''t only great partners but Shiro treated Jasper more like a fun loving little brother. Shiro was able to feed Jasper his New Tracing Sequence as well as connect him to his Reality Marble and Circuits, Jasper was shocked seeing Eva. Yes, Jasper is currently the only one after Shiro to know about Eva (and Shiro''s teachers) and to say that the poor band was terrified was an understatement since he was a product of Second True Magic he was able to see a bit of Eva''s power if she was relaxed or allowing it and the poor band went pale, how Shiro never knows but Eva stopped Teasing him and revealed what kind of person she was and Jasper instantly took a liking of her and promised he won''t disclose her existence to anyone not even Zelretch. While inside his Reality Marble Jasper was connected to the entire Place, this gave Jasper the role of being Shiro''s partner in helping him in Magecraft in between combat, Shiro would let Jasper know which Weapon he wanted and Jasper would quickly search and Materialize it Via Tracing, But Shiro had made some minor changes to the normal sequence to best be compatible with his Reality Marble. Judging the concept of creation Hypothesizing the basic structure Acquiring the composition material Sympathizing with the History Reproducing the accumulated years Excelling every manufacturing process So after the minor changes Shiro no longer made the Weapons in his Reality Marble and summoned them into the Real World but instead his Reality Marble seems to make the weapons to act as a vessel for the true weapon''s soul or sentience making them look like degraded version of their true self not like Empty Fakes, he was able to increase the strenght by chanting the first verse of his Reality Marble''s Aria and had a really big suprise by deploying his Reality but Shiro saved that as his Ultimate Trump card. Jasper also had the function of saving three Noble Phantasm for Split second Deployment, Currently Shiro saved Harpe, Kanshou and Bakuya and Gae Dearg, Dainsleif wasn''t saved so instead it took a second to locate it and Materialize it. But Jasper''s main function was his unlimited Mana, Jasper had a route made in him connecting him to the Mana Plane where he is able to draw infinite amounts of Mana and is able to convert it also to become usable Prana for Shiro since the only limiting was the output. Shiro''s biggest problem was that even though he had a large reserve of Od that he could turn to Prana to use his Magecraft, if he ever ran dry it would take "considerable" amount of time to regenerate his Prana even with his new Circuits abillity to make Prana without the presence of Mana in the atmosphere if any of his training spots like the Land of Shadows or Avalon didn''t have dense amounts of Mana he would be hard pressed to wait for his reserves to regenerate for it would be like filling large barrel with a straw. Jasper''s presense caused the straw to transform into a decent sized pipe (The amount of Mana Jasper is able to output to Shiro''s Circuits without harming him, even Jasper has an output but using his full amount can damage Shiro so he controls it) But in other functions like Healing Jasper isn''t able to help and if Jasper is able to augment any of Shiro''s Magecraft than it is only if Shiro himself has an amount of mastery over and performance will also depend on the amount of Mastery he has. Ciel''s eyes lit up inside those boxes were the thing that drastically improved their relationship. Shiro drew a Rune in the air. Shiro: Sowilo (Rune of Fire) Unlike Ansuz which was used as an explosion of Fire to engulf someone or something, Sowilo was used to spread fire or heat, less Lethal but bigger area of damage which Shiro used a watered down weak version to........heat the Food box. If a certain "Red" woman saw Shiro using Runes not the mention Original Primeval Runes like this she might strangle him. Shiro: Here''s your Curry Eleasia. Ciel fidgeted before sighing in resignation and taking the box. She had swore that anyone calling her by her old name won''t have a pleasant fate but not only did her partner call her that shamelessly but continued to do so, when she confronted him he said something that literally petrified her. -Flashback- Ciel: What? Shiro: I said did you love your parents? Ciel was outraged. Ciel: Of course I loved them! I still do! One of Ciel''s reason to continue hunt Roa wasn''t only to end her cursed immortality but also to take a revenge for her family and friends, Ciel was so enraged she was close to stabbing a black key in Shiro before he spoke again. Shiro: Then why are so ashamed of the name they gave you. Ciel was frozen in her place looking at Shiro Blankly. Shiro: It is the fault of "Blind" and delusional people that see Eleasia as the 17th Roa but if you look closely it is instead a name a couple gave their baby girl, a name that brought joy in their life. Shiro walked past Ciel. Shiro: Honor them Eleasia by not pushing away the first thing they gave you when you opened your eyes for the first time. Ciel still stood frozen only silently listening. Shiro: And I''m only gonna call you Ciel when we''re on missions, get used to it. As Shiro''s voice faded, he saw or didn''t see the two tears that fell from Ciel---Eleasia''s eyes is unknown. Eleasia:.....Idiot.... -Flashback End- She still remembers that time like it made a permanent mark in her memory, but unknown to Shiro she only allows him to call her that. When she takes a bite out of the Curry. Eleasia: Mhmmmm!! (Silent Squeal) It wouldn''t be an understatement to say that Eleasia see''s Shiro''s cooking as a work of God even though she''s not religious, all other curry she ever tasted paled in comparison. She wonders if Curry de Mursche who was her first target Dead Apostle ate this, he might swear allegiance to Shiro, he was as fanatical in Curry as much as she is and is still wandering in the world in search of the greatest Curry. Eleasia: (Thank you for guiding me on this Glorious path, Curry Senpai and I''ve witnessed and feasted upon the Apex, I''ve found our God!) Shiro was looking at the crying Eleasia strangely but he only shrugged, after his first kill he went to hunt the second target but before he could land the finishing blow, Eleasia killed him and he demanded that he tell her why she took his kill. At that time she was the cold and ruthless Titled Executor "Bow" but with a stroke of Fate they found that the next two of their targets were in the same place, so Shiro offered a Partnership which She accepted and to fix their relationship and get her to talk to him he decided to use his greatest power, His Cooking. But he didn''t expect it to work that well and he only made some curry! But it worked and after some persuasion that he wasn''t some Blessed Saint with Godly cooking skills they both got to talking with eachother and found Qualities of eachother they both liked, eventually four months passed Eleasia''s task was only to hunt down three Dead Apostles but she decided to help Shiro hunt the other four and made a great partnership eventually they even revealed their tragedies. When Shiro revealed his experience with the fire, Eleasia looked at Shiro with respect, admiring the fact that even after all that he picked himself up for a Noble cause, she didn''t call his dream childish but wholeheartedly believed that he could achieve, it seeing what she knew of him in their time together. Shiro also admired her for living and felt disgusted with Roa, saying that calling him a snake was too much respect and that he was better to be called "Leech" he told Eleasia he will help her to stop Roa once and for all and told her ways to dissipate a Soul to end him, this caused Eleasia to tear up in happiness and give him a Literal Bone crushing hug, thankfully his Reinforcement almost reached the level of his Fibres (Luvia''s father Lawrence is able to reinforce his body upto his Fibres that make up Organs) Eleasia: Shiro? Eleasia''s voice broke Shiro from his musing. Shiro: Yes? Eleasia: What now? what are your plans? Shiro: Hmmmm(Crosses arms) well my ?ssignment was done long ago, I had a four month time limit to hunt at least 4 Dead Apostle Magi but I actually hunted 7 with you so I guess I''ll search the area to see if there is anymore trace of Kaito left, if there isn''t I might go back to Fuyuki. Eleasia: I''m still gonna ask but what Teacher gives their student the task to Hunt Dead Apostles not to mention Magi ones that can set up Territorial Fields! Shiro only laughed sheepishly while scratching his head. Shiro: Haha as you know they give me harder tasks to help me grow and you don''t know but my teachers, let''s say want me to be one the best. Eleasia: Glad you realize I don''t know that much. (Blank stare) Shiro suddenly realized that even though he and Eleasia had shared their life experiences with eachother he knew marginally more about Eleasia''s secrets and her department The Burial Agency more than she knows of him. Shiro: Sorry.....how about this as a apology of not sharing as much with you as you did with me, you can ask me three questions if I''m able to answer I will. Eleasia seemed like she was thinking about it. Eleasia: Okay....I know about your eyes so.....tell about your weapons, that Vampire looked like he was confident about something before your Scythe cut his arm. Shiro: Oh those were Noble Phantasms. Shiro said it like he was discussing the weather, But Eleasia looked at him Dumbfounded. Eleasia: What! But how! I don''t know how you got so many but Noble phantasms shouldn''t be able to affect Dead Apostles since their Existence "Denies Human History" but Noble phantasms validate Human History? Shiro: That was just a minor barrier, get through it and Phantasms work, A few of My weapons were specially enchanted by my Guardian with a attribute of "Imposition" so when my "sword" struck Kaito the Attributes did its magic and the Phantasm ignored The Dead Apostle''s apparent "Denial" and hurt him and since Harpe is a "sword" that was made to kill Monsters along with its abillity to make Immortals, mortal by inflicting unhealable wounds unless by Natural Order Healing... Eleasia''s eyes widened. Eleasia: Harpe became a natural Counter for Vampires, since they were technically identified as monsters Harpe is able to damage them grievously even by normal strikes add that with the Unhealable wounds since their Existence is an enemy of Gaia and Alaya, healing isn''t possible! Shiro smiled, Shiro: Harpe instantly became one of my favorite weapons with dealing with Vampires since it can be called a modern day nemesis for them, add that with the already arrogance of Magi which only increased after becoming a Dead Apostle.... Eleasia gave a devious (beautiful) smile. Eleasia: You technically cut off all their advantages and they became nothing but empowered humans to you and if you struck a wound before they became cautious, you practically sealed their fate. Shiro nodded sagely. Shiro: Next Question? Eleasia stopped eating and leaned on the counter using her hand as a support for her face as she looked at Shiro rather in a Daze, the look along with posture caused Shiro to go in his own momentary daze before snapping himself out of it. Eleasia was really captivating if she didn''t have her usual Cold and ruthless persona on missions, she was kind and gentle like an upper classman and her body was also in great shape-----Bad thoughts Shiro! Eleasia: You always talk about your teachers and specifically your Guardian, tell me about them? Shiro thought for a bit. Shiro: Well.....I can''t tell their identities but I''ll give you their personalities, first in short form. Eleasia was listening. Shiro: (I Don''t care about Merlin but please....let Shishou be absent from the Land of Shadows at this time please!) Scathach was strangely absent from her Castle and land at different times but Shiro didn''t pry. Shiro: My Magecraft teacher is really unreliable, The first time we met, he did something to me by giving me a orb it helped me but I thought I was going to die! He also seems to like Pranks and is a "Little" interested in females. Eleasia didn''t move but looked at Shiro blankly. Shiro: My Melee weapon''s teacher might be a bit "too" into training, she trains me great but perhaps in ways I am sure would make Veteran Warriors cry, I once asked if she was trying to kill me, she said yes since only in Life or Death Situations can I Draw out my Body''s potential. Eleasia: (Why do these people sound even more crazy than the other Titled Executors at the Agency and his second teacher kind of reminds me of Nabareck *Shiver*) Okay....what about your Guardian. Shiro gained a happy look that Eleasia rarely saw. Shiro: Yeah my teachers can be extreme, but they mean well, My Magecraft teacher thinks he can''t understand humans but at times I realized he acted with more Humanity than anyone I know even his pranks and antics were ones to cheer me up and I gotta admit his teachings were topnotch even with his attitude, My other teacher is strict but I know she saw something in me for her to put such effort in training me and I don''t wanna let her down so she can throw anything at me I''ll just become better soon, I will become a warrior she can be proud of and even beat her (I also want to fulfill her new promise of defeating her and one day maybe...hehehe). After his inner laugh of possibly defeating Scathach and being able to successfully court her to become his wife Shiro snapped out of his day dreams, Yes he was attracted to Scathach, he was dense as brick wall still but it has lowered and Scathach was the first woman he wanted to make his, he didn''t let his intentions be known except for Eva who after teasing him told him the best way to win her heart. Shiro: Eva was the name of my Guardian, but I''ll be honest it''s best to call her my "Mother" I even sometimes accidently called her mom, she was there for me when the fire happened, she helped me when I had nightmares always comforting me and soothing me, she is a teacher also to me even though she only still gives tips and occasional lessons but for me she was always equivalent to my mom, I b?r?ly hide anything from her, she even played with me and encouraged me pursue my dream with my head held high and that she will be there to ?ssist me. Eleasia watched as Shiro described "Eva" for her Eva sounded just like a angel that came to help Shiro when he was at his lowest and eventually became something like a mother to him, protecting him, guiding him but most importantly being there for him. Shiro: She took a broken Boy and pieced him back together to become what he is today, Eva was the one that made Shiro Emiya of Today. Shiro didn''t see it but he could feel Eva smile gently in his Reality Marble, he wasn''t ashamed or embarrassed to admit the truth now and found he actually felt lighter than ever. Eleasia: She seems like a wondrous person. Eleasia smiled gently at Shiro who smiled back. Shiro: You''ll love her and let me tell you she''s very strong. Eleasia was thinking of her last Question, one that would be very important for her. Eleasia: Last Question....... Shiro listened to Eleasia''s last question. Chapter 30 - Death of a Monster. Eleasia: Why did you partner with me.....it wasn''t like it was necessary more like coincidence? This time Shiro didn''t reply immediately instead he opted to look at Eleasia, seeing her being stared at Eleasia couldn''t help but feel bashful? Shy? Happy!? what the Hell was happening to her! Shiro: You looked Lonely and....weak. Eleasia raised an Eyebrow, she admits at being lonely after spending time with Shiro but she wasn''t weak. Shiro: Weak as in emotionally, it was like if you got pushed a little more without help or someone to confide in you would break in many pieces and would have a hard time being genuinely happy, I....I couldn''t stand to watch it, you can say my ideals made me want to help you so I used the excuse of partnership to get along with you and.....haha I guess I left the rest to curry. Eleasia was once again staring blankly at Shiro, she didn''t say anything but she felt a strange warmth originate in her "dead" heart as it spread throughout her body, finally she smiled at Shiro, a beautiful smile that was genuine and sincere. Shiro got lost once more in that smile but shook himself as he felt his cheeks heat up but he was happy to know that smile was enough of a indication that Eleasia was better. Shiro quickly pushed all of the boxes towards Eleasia. Shiro: You know I''m not that hungry, you can eat all of this! (Trying to hide Blush) Eleasia''s eyes lit up in joy. Eleasia: Thanks Shiro! (For being here) Shiro watched satisfied as Eleasia was eating his food unknown to him Eva was laughing in his Reality Marble. -Reality Marble- Eva was sitting inside a Veranda she made laughing as she watched Shiro through her Magic. Fou: Fou! (Nods) Fou who was beside Eva nodded. Eva: Glad you agree Fou. -Afterword, Real world- Shiro was riding his bike with Eleasia after they left the Bar, Shiro had decided to give her a lift towards a Branch office of the church before she leaves to the Burial Agency. Shiro got his bike as a gift from Raiga, Taiga''s grandfather after Shiro fixed his other motorcycles, Shiro had tweaked with his motorcycle and had increased the performance to another level and gave the bike a black and red color scheme, perfect for getting to places quickly and maneuvering even in small spaces. After arriving at their destination, Eleasia got of from Shiro''s back (reluctantly). Eleasia: Guess this is goodbye for now. Shiro: Eleasia take a vacation if you want, I don''t suppose killing 7 Magi Dead Apostles in four months has been done by anyone else, you deserve a rest and if possible come to Fuyuki....I''ll make you as much curry you want. Eleasia: Wait for me I might come sooner than expected (Smile) Shiro: (Who knew even Killers could be so simple minded) We''ll love to have you Eleasia, well good bye gotta make sure there are no more traces of Dead Apostles before leaving. Eleasia saw as Shiro reved his bike before leaving and she also made her way inside to report. -Afterword- Eleasia had finished her report and after resting for some time in the Branch (Even if she was immortal, Her stamina wasn''t unlimited) She made her way towards the air port to go back towards the agency, strangely she was walking leisurely instead of taking a cab, but who knew she''ll meet someone she knows. ?????: Oh Ciel is that you! Turning around she met with another Fellow Titled Executor, one of the few she has somewhat of a good relationship with...who was also a Dead Apostle Ancestor. Ciel: Merem? Merem: Hey. Merem and Ciel were both making their way to the while occasionally chatting. Merem: Hey Ciel I heard from rumors that you were hunting Dead Apostles with the Demon Killer is that true? how many did you kill? Ciel: Yes I had partnered up with the Demon Killer and for your information we hunted and successfully killed 7 Dead Apostles. Merem shut up and stared at Ciel in shock. Merem: 7? 7 Dead Apostles!? how long has it been 4 months! Ciel: almost four actually and all of them were Magi with established Territorial Fields. Merem: Thats insane! Ciel: I didn''t do much of the killing my partner did his abillities were natural counters to our Targets. All this time Ciel/Eleasia was talking like she was discussing the weather, Merem looked at her incredulously. What kind of Monster did the Magus killer unleash! Ciel: I "offered" him but he said, he wanted to keep his sanity intact and the Mage Association would just make him wanna kill most of the Magi he doesn''t like. Merem couldn''t help but chuckle, The Church had members that scorned Magecraft but most of all everyone was practically mentally Unstable, the higher the rank the more Unstable they were, Heck the current Nabareck, Leader of the Burial Agency was a Homicidal Maniac that loves bullying her subordinates. The Mage Association was also not anything pretty, Most Magi were too secretive, Greedy, Cruel or just plain deranged always obsessed with their research and reaching the Root, that it isn''t suprising if they even leave their humanity behind and if you are extraordinary, You get a Sealing Designation and get hunted down at the ends of the Earth. Merem: Too bad...but I can''t fault him for wanting to be a Freelancer, most sane Magi are Freelancers. Ciel nodded with a small smile, making Merem question if this was actually Agent Bow. Ciel: But what are you doing here? Merem: Oh! I got a good deal on some ancient Chinese Relics for my Collection so I came to retrieve them. Merem Solomon had a hobby of collecting rare items and Treasures for his Collection. The Reason he joined the Church was to gain access to their vault of Holy Relics and was suprisingly tolerated by other Ancestors despite being a Traitor. Ciel: Shiro''s collection is better. Merem: You have to Introduce me to Him! Merem practically begged but Ciel didn''t answer him. Merem: I''ll get you an all you can eat Coupon to eat Curry. Merem used his trump card but what Ciel said made him question if she was real or not! Ciel: You can keep your coupon (I''ve already tasted the Apex, Normal Curry can only sustain me not satisfy me anymore) Merem looked at Ciel contemplating whether she was real or not before her phone rang. Ciel took her phone out, she carried one because of Shiro and seeing that it was Shiro calling she unknowingly smiled and brought the phone to her ear. Ciel: Hello? Oh! it''s you Jasper. Merem quietly listened. Ciel suddenly looked tense. Ciel: When!? No never mind where are you right now! Merem''s expression became serious, something was wrong. Ciel: I''m on my way! (Turns off call) Merem! we need to get to Shiro now! You''re coming with me! Ciel started running, Merem behind her. Merem: What happened? Ciel: The #10 Dead Apostle Ancestor Nrvnqsr Chaos came after my partner and confronted him! Merem: Thats not good, do you want me to release my Daemon of the Left leg, My King of Sky can get us there in a few moments. Ciel shook her head. Ciel: I''m more worried about my partner''s condition right about now since his life isn''t in immediate since..... Merem heard the thing that shocked him perhaps the most today. Ciel: Shiro is injured and Nrvnqsr Chaos is dead. Chapter 31 - Chaos vs Demon Killer In the End it was the Killer that killed the Beast King. ????????? ----------------------------------- (A/N: Another Big Chapter for the Fight, I''m relatively new to Fight scenes so tell me what you thought about the Chapter. That''s it Enjoy) -Past, After leaving Eleasia- Shiro was riding his bike while looking around with his Mystic Eyes, he found that there was no more remains of Kaito or his forces left but instead of heading towards the air port he was moving his bike towards an abandoned area. Eva: (Shiro) Shiro: (I know) Shiro didn''t have to turn his head to see the strange Crow that was following him for some time but the thing that gave it away was that the Crow had red eyes, A quick scan with his eyes told Shiro that the Crow wasn''t normal but was a familiar made of some black sludge that was sharing sight and sense with its master. But by the looks of it, A Powerful Dead Apostle was on his tail probably an Ancestor, so instead of panicking Shiro formulated a plan and led the bird and it''s master towards an abandoned building where Shiro can set up his own tools and make his own playing field like his father said having knowledge of an enemy as well control of the place of Conflict will grant him an advantage. Stopping at a abandoned Construction Building where he saw no living thing in sight, Shiro took off his helmet and jumped from his bike but before he entered the abandoned building Shiro traced a Dagger and threw it at the bird, which got cut in half before transforming in a black goo that moved away. Inside Shiro got to the fifth floor, seeing aside from pillars there wasn''t much in the floor not even Walls aside from the walls of the building or other miscellaneous items to hamper him Shiro nodded to himself before muttering. Shiro: Trace On. Feeling the flow of Prana, Shiro traced four black keys which he inscribed a special unique rune on them which he calls "Trace Rune" throwing them at the four corners of the Floor, Shiro drew a Rune of Light on the Black Keys which obstructed light from the region making the Keys invisible only by sight not sense but it would do. Shiro: Jasper Trace weapons that are Anti-Demon to Anti-Monster and make copies of the stronger ones. Shiro: (Sigh) sorry we don''t have time and if I''m right the vampire after us is a Dead Apostle Ancestor if who we call even arrives on time if they are someone weak then they will just pointlessly die we''re on our own. After setting the swords in numerous Locations Shiro got behind a pillar. Shiro: Jasper Trace Har---No trace Durandal. In Shiro''s arm materialized the sword of Roland, Knight of Charlesmagne the sword was at first Durindina the spear of Hector before becoming Durandal and housing the three Miracles God bestowed in the Blade. Jasper: Shiro isn''t Harpe better for fighting Vampires? Shiro: We might face a Ancestor Jasper, being overconfident and revealing one of our trump cards will either result in our death or worse the other Dead Apostles find out about our abillity start hunting us instead. Shiro told Jasper. Waiting for a while Shiro heard Footsteps approach he discretely activated his Mystic Eyes of Revealation and scanned his oppenent before he got to look at him. Shiro was shocked seeing the Former Man''s body structure, He didn''t even have a body his current form was entirely made of some Black Goo like the Grail Mud but not malicious or radiating evil instead it radiated twisted Life of about 666 creatures put together to form that monster that took the form of a Human Dead Apostle, Hell even his Trench coat was made of the Black sludge. Nrvnqsr Chaos Formerly known as Fabro Rowan, Alchemist from Wandering Sea, by infusing his body with 666 beasts he fundamentally changed himself to the point that aside from his hands and head underneath his Trench Coat is pure darkness, he slowly losing his mind because of the fusion and highly dangerous since he has high number of Familiars for all purposes even Phantasmal species, that he is known as #10 of the 27 Dead Apostle Ancestors. Shiro: (Curse my stupid Luck) Shiro decided that hiding was meaningless so he left the pillar and confronted Chaos from a fair distance. Chaos had thin black cracks over his skin like his skin was breaking and had Grey hair, he stared at Shiro unimpressed. Shiro had also doned his face mask, not needing to use the hood. Chaos:...So you are the rumored "Demon Killer". Shiro looked around. Shiro: Depends, I do not see anyone else here. Chaos: It doesn''t matter who or what you are you will be useful after you become one with my Chaos. Shiro only looked at him blankly. Shiro: Okay.....1 that was stupid, You sounded like you copied some cheesy Villain''s dialogue. Jasper: (Hahahaha) Chaos''s Eyebrow twitched. Shiro: And 2. Activating TRACE DIMENSION. Just like the voice of Jasper sounded in Shiro''s mind the invisible Black keys that had the "Trace Rune" on them lit up and established an invisible connection with eachother as the entire Floor was enveloped in a Bounded Field. Shiro: Even if you are stronger than normal Dead Apostles even as an Ancestor you were a Magus, An Alchemist and after becoming an Ancestor or even a Vampire your arrogance increased just like the ones I''ve faced..... Shiro: That will cause your Death..... Suddenly the air stilled, Chaos already felt somethings hidden in the room when he entered even though he couldn''t see them, but he never expected them to be..... *WOOSH* *WOOSH* *WOOSH* Flying Swords!!? Shiro: Just like them. Before Chaos was able to do anything his beasts were shredded by the swords some swords that had the Runes Ansuz or Sowilo inscribed on them burned their targets, The Anti Demon and Monster attribute making quick work as the hidden blades shredded the monsters before they were able to move. TRACE DIMENSION Successfully connected to Reality Marble Shiro moved his arm upward as he poured Prana in his connection with Trace Dimension and his Reality Marble, More Swords materialized above him and around him in floating position, he swung his arms as the Blades also went Flying. Chaos started moving around while releasing more beasts trying to overwhelm Shiro since even after killing his Beast they will return to him and will only need sometime to regenerate before entering the fight again but Shiro not only had Swords, Reinforcing his body he joined the fight. Eva had already told Shiro that unless he killed all of the 666 beasts of Chaos at once or before they return to his body he won''t die unfortunately he had few weapons that affected the Soul directly or he could Harm Chaos that way but Eva told him when he once again used his Mystic Eyes on him that his Chaos was twisted and parts of it scattered in its bodily Black Sludge that Eva called the Soil of Genesis, so if he did actually harm him he will only become aware to defend himself to future attacks. Worse since his Body was made of this Soil of Genesis, Harpe''s abillity to give unhealable wounds or to impose Mortality will only partially work so in time wounds made by Harpe or other similar weapons like Gae Buidhe will heal just not immediately in combat. Thankfully he had Avalon and even without the Fae Blessing it was offering as much help as it could for now his shoulder wound closed and his bleeding stopped, the pain of using his left arm as well as his waist was also lessened. Shiro: (Goddamnit! Do I have to use my Reality Marble, I can''t take a Gamble but how else am I gonna filled him with enough attac---!!! That''s it!!!) Shiro wanted to beat himself, he coincidentally had the perfect thing to beat Chaos. He just had to get near him. Shiro watched as a group of beast from both his sides were about to attack him, he quickly drew two different runes in the air at his sides. Shiro: Ansuz! Sowilo! By Combining both Runes they gained eachother''s properties with the Explosiveness of the Concentrated Heat of Ansuz and the Spreading Aspect of Sowilo. The Two fire Runes affect combined as they transformed into two streams of concentrated Fire that spread to his sides and hit both groups effectively killing 90% of the beasts with the rest injured. Suddenly Chaos lunged at Shiro with his greatest speed, the darkness in his Shoulders and ?h?st squirmed, his right Shoulder Manifested a Demon faced beast along attached to it was a sharp clawed arm his left Shoulder Manifested a strong Muscular black arm and his ?h?st revealed the Maw of some beast with sharp teeth. Chaos''s expression expressed greed and fanaticism, the boy was more than he though no wonder the Dead Apostles he faced died, his small detour to finding the White Princess was a right gamble if he was allowed to absorb the boy. Noble Phantasms that are able to affect him! Strong Magic Circuits (What he believes) Unknown Mystic Eyes! Mastery over Real Primordial/Primeval Runes! Anyone of those things is able to drive any Magus or Dead Apostle crazy and he WANTS it! Chaos: LET ME EAT YOU!!! He quickly swiped his Manifested Claw at Shiro fully believing he has got him since he surpassed Shiro''s speed as well as he was within Range to quickly get him without Shiro being able to run or maneuver. But he once again Underestimated the Boy.......Trained by The Magus killer, The Queen of the Land of Shadows and the Magus of Flowers. Shiro: (O Holy Sword, Give me the Power to Surpass Wind) Shiro used one of the Miracles held within Durandal as he was covered in a thin layer of Golden Aura. Shiro: (Jasper!) Jasper: (Already on it!) In a split second Harpe was traced since it wasn''t removed from its saved slot it only needed a split second to be Traced. He swung both weapons so fast that his hands became Blurs and successfully cut off both the Claw and Large Black hand, Then Shiro pierced Durandal in the Large mouth in Chaos ?h?st in a swift motion and fast motion pushing Chaos a couple of steps back as he staggered. Since Shiro let go of Durandal the Golden Aura of the Miracle that increased his speed was starting to fade but before it did he materialized the hardest thing he could Trace in Time. A one shot Pistol like Kiritsugu''s Thompson Contender. Unlike swords, Guns were the hardest thing for Shiro to make he felt like his entire being reject them which also caused him to have Horrendous talent in terms of Firearms, one example is aim, if he wasn''t close to his Target then even getting one shot in would be a miracle, Kiritsugu''s eyes twitched seeing Shiro''s display. Eva explained that Swords represented Honor, Chivalry, Valor and Heroics since they were a well known weapons for Heroes especially Famous ones like King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table or even the Dragon Slaying Hero Siegfried but Guns were the closest Antithesis to swords, they were dishonorable and looked down upon as they broke multiple laws of Chivalry and Heroics and one of the main reasons why for a long time there haven''t been any New Heroic Spirits ascending to the Throne of Heroes and since his Origin is Sword, explained the results. Jasper quickly materialized a bullet which Shiro loaded and pointed the gun at Chaos. Who finished Regenerating the Large Black Arm he just cut with Durandal unlike the Claw which was still squirming at it''s cut region trying to regenerate. *BANG!* The Bullet flew the moment the Golden aura disappeared and Chaos was only able to see it not being able to stop it as it came inside his body. He stopped only for a split second before rushing once more and hitting Shiro with his Large Black Arm. Shiro reinforced his body to his current Limit (Nearly to his Fibres) and brought his left arm up to defend himself. *CRACK!* Shiro nearly cursed as the force swung him towards the other side of the room, The wall cracking a bit behind him as he felt his already fractured Left arm as well as 3 ribs break along with his shoulder wound once again opening and started bleeding. Shiro: Gha!!! Shiro felt air leave his lungs as Harpe dispersed into Motes of Prana, it was only because of Reinforcement as well as Avalon that he was alive. Nrvnqsr Chaos watched before releasing Soil of Genesis(Black Sludge) towards the Ground as he was willing it to go towards the incapitated Shiro to devour him so that he could take his knowledge as well as improve his body by absorbing his body but before the soil of Genesis traveled a few inches..... Chaos felt his body freeze along with the Black Sludge as he felt a prickly sensation at his ?h?st. Shiro:.....haaah.....haaah....ha...hahaha.... Chaos looked at his oppenent who lifted his head and looked back his mouth leaking some blood at the side of his lips but was unnerving was that he was looking at him with a mocking Grin. Shiro:....You know some great people died not by a blade or in battle....but because of their enemy''s wit or special tactics....take the Great Conqueror Iskandar for Example he didn''t die in battle but because of having his food poisoned.......I told you your arrogance will be your Death..... Chaos couldn''t understand but even taking a single step was hard for him as the sensation in his ?h?st was becoming uncomfortable. Chaos: That bullet....! it was one of the Magus killer''s special bullets but it shouldn''t have worked on me. Shiro snorted. Shiro: Didn''t your mother ever tell you not to take strange things.....Haaah...Yes the base of that bullet was of my Father''s secret ammo but if I used that on you, you could just put any of your beasts in your body possibly the weakest one to take the hit, it would be good if the beast permanently dies but....who said I was the same as my Dad. Chaos didn''t like where the conversation was going. Shiro: My Origin and one of my Elements are both "Sword" making me a Incarnation, I make swords of Different kind, all types with my Magecraft with the Right Blue Prints, one day I had the Crazy idea of what would happen if I put my Origin of Sword in the Bullet like my dad did with his, you know stuffing multiples swords inside a bullet that get released in accordance with the Prana given. Chaos felt thunder sound in his mind by the Implications as the discomfort grew. Shiro: But it was a failed experiment, one I had no talent in Firearms plus the Bullet released the swords mid flight or when a certain amounts of Prana was given.....you might be thinking why I''m telling you this but when someone has a Reality Marble like yours which is internal like a dimension to store your beasts.....well it''s perfect cage when you fill it with ever increasing Anti-Monster and Anti-Demon swords...... Nrvnqsr Chaos''s already pale skin got even whiter as he understood what was happening and like an Alarm bell his Body was suddenly Wrecked with Pain that he fell on one Knee, black blood slowly flowing out of his eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Shiro:.....You''re practically already dead..... (Cold Tone) Inside of him, in his Reality Marble, Lair of the Beast King, The special bullet was absorbing his Prana like a hungry beast as it was releasing swords saved inside of it unceasingly as the amount kept growing when the pain hit it was when everyone of the 666 beasts were stabbed at least with one sword which was increasing at an Alarming Rate! If some beast was successful in destroying one sword, another 5 where ready to stab it in its place and all having Anti-Monster and Anti-Demon Attributes! Even Chaos''s trump cards like the Scorpion Beasts and Phantasmal Beast which he didn''t get to release were being relentlessly stabbed! Chaos''s entire face was practically covered in Black blood he was leaking, he wailed his body in unimaginable pain but he still looked at Shiro with Undisguised Wrath, his only thought to kill him as he knew he chances of survival were slim, as he won''t have a chance to accomplish his goal of Absorbing the White Princess and becoming the Greatest Dead Apostle or even understanding the Chaos in his body so he might as well bring Shiro down with him. Nrvnqsr Chaos''s body squirmed as all of his beasts converged and combined with himself to form his greatest Trump card, The 999th Beast, A Whitish beast with Black red veins several feet taller than him with extreme speed and Strength. But when he fully transformed his form was bloody with Black Blood as different swords protruded out in different locations, limiting his Speed immensely mainly because of the pain and somewhat limiting his strenght but he still took large quaking steps towards Shiro. Chaos: (I only....need one hit...AND I''LL KILL HIM!) Shiro didn''t move from his seated position looking on indifferently at the approaching Behemoth as he slowly held his right hand out and snapped his fingers. *SNAP* Shiro:...Ansuz... Suddenly the Rune that was inscribed on the bullet within Chaos glowed before transforming into Concentrated Flames that quickly spread and absorbed the other swords like fuel empowering them with their Prana. The Behemoth was suddenly Engulfed in Flames starting from his ?h?st before quickly spreading towards his entire body as it wailed and considerably slowed down but the Maniacal look that it had didn''t lessen. Chaos: (Just...a...little Closer...) When he was only a few meters before Shiro, Chaos''s legs crumbled but he tried to drag himself and when his hand was only a meter away from Shiro.... He stilled... The flames were put out as the blackened Charred form of the #10 Dead Apostle Ancestor became visible before crumbling into Ash in front of Shiro. Shiro:.....Good Riddance.... Jasper: Phew! Shiro that was close! I thought we were about to Die! Well....maybe not even though Scathach isn''t present and Merlin "might" be able to do something but Eva would definitely save you! Shiro: (Haha.....I know Jasper but...thanks Eva for letting me fight.....it was an Eye opener for me) Eva suddenly Materialized in front of Shiro, Her expression a mixture of Worry and a Frown, well mostly Worry. Eva: Even though I said I wanted you to be depended on yourself and face these challenges to improve yourself, How! am I not to be worried if you end up in your current state, You took on a Being that''s existence became akin to Mystery. The Top 10 of 27 Dead Apostle Ancestors were in a league of their own even if the Ranking was on the threat to humanity not from Power it was agreed upon that the top 10 were all beings that either lived for so long or advanced their power to the point that their Existence became akin to Mystery only harming them with even greater Mystery, So normal Magecraft''s mystery was useless, Shiro was lucky that his Traces along with his other abillities like Primeval Runes had high enough Mystery to harm Chaos. Shiro tried to get up but fell back down since his stamina was really low along with his injuries that even though Avalon was desperately trying to heal were still visible, Mutiple bruises, A deep bite wound on his Right Shoulder and a broke left arm along with 5 or more broken Ribs. Along with the fact that he was slightly mentally fatigued and wanted a rest if not for Chaos battling him put him in a less than savory position, where he was dead tired and close to losing consciousness, thankfully he will live. Jasper: Don''t worry Shiro! I already called Ciel! she''ll be here shortly. Jasper floated to Shiro and explained. Shiro: Huh?.....I was pretty sure she already left...hey Jasper wake me up later......okay..... Before Shiro went Unconscious he swiped his arm and all the swords that already didn''t disappear, Dissipated into blue motes of Prana and the Trace Dimension, bounded Field''s swords also dissipated he reached out and drew some runes around him erecting a Bounded Field that made People stay away as well as stop sound from traveling. Shiro then fell unconscious. Eva looked at him before sighing. Eva: I guess this is for the best.....Jasper thank you for calling Ciel, I wouldn''t want to move him either to his own Reality Marble or even transport him to Merlin for healing while unconscious like this, let''s leave healing to Avalon and possibly Ciel and her "Friend" Jasper: Leave it to me Eva! I''ll protect Shiro while the others arrive! Eva nodded and was about to return when she stopped. Eva: Oh someone arrived. Jasper: Ciel sure is fast. Eva shook her head. Eva: No not Ciel....someone else and stronger than Chaos even. Jasper: WHAT!!! Jasper instantly tensed, Shiro just got out of a fight that nearly Killed him and he won because he had the last Experimental bullet with him that happened to be the perfect counter for Chaos without unleashing his Reality Marble but if someone stronger is here than that''s bad, especially since Shiro isn''t even in any shape to release his Reality Marble. Eva: Don''t be scared Jasper, I believe the one arriving here isn''t a threat even with the increased power and if by off chance they try to harm Shiro, I''ll kill them Okay? Eva said this very casually as it was no big deal and others would take this as Arrogance but Jasper visibly relaxed, he took a glance at Eva''s power and could say that Shiro was in Safe hands unless some freakishly strong person comes to hurt him like a Divine Spirit, TYPE or even Primate Murder. Jasper nodded to Eva before wrapping itself around Shiro''s wrist once again. Eva also started Fading as she disappeared. Chapter 32 - Profound Words (Nope) One of the Greatest sayings of Truth spoken by the King of Swords, Words that Shake even the soul. ---- --------- ----- --------- Merem Solomon (Saying in the Chapter) ----------------------------------------------- (A/N: Nrvnqsr Chaos is pronounced as Nero Chaos, just to let people that don''t know, I''ll spell Nrvnqsr as Nero) Ciel and Merem arrived at the abandoned Location and to say that they were suprised seeing the destruction of the fifth floor while not even being up yet was an understatement. Merem: (Whistle) I''m impressed your partner contained the Destruction very well. Ciel glared at Merem not amused by his praise. Ciel: Contained!!? Merem: Alright! Alright! I was only trying to lighten the mood! come let''s meet the Fabled Demon Killer. Ciel saw Shiro''s bike and winced seeing it in its crushed state, looks like the Ancestor didn''t mind destroying it, she felt glad that Shiro said he had a spare one back home with the same performance or this was enough to hurt someone badly. Ciel and Merem entered the building and arrived at the fifth floor, where they saw multiple burned and Charred locations as well as multiple sharp scars around practically everywhere made by different sharp weapons theorized Merem. But Ciel only Frantically looked around and found Shiro in a sitting position leaning against the wall of the building but most of all he was Unconscious and had a Bounded Field around him, a simple one to keep non Magicals away. Ciel''s body automatically moved as she ran towards Shiro bypassing the field and checking his body nervously. Merem was not far behind and was very suprised seeing the Cold Blooded Ciel act so caring to someone, He crouched on the ground and checked runes that made the Bounded Field suprised at the amount of Mystery they had, he then checked the ashes in front of Shiro and his eyes widened. He looked towards the man that was rapidly gathering attention and Fame in the Moonlit World, a young man who looked about 15 years old, with vibrant Red Hair that looked like Flames and some patches of white hair that gave him a mysterious feel. His face mask was down as he also saw his face, a handsome face with good features. Jasper: Bow-Chan! You''re here! Merem had a incredulous look as he tried to look for the one that called Ciel by that cute nickname and congratulate him before Ciel kills him. But when he laid eyes on the speakers, he instead rubbed his eyes. Merem: (Is that a Talking and Floating Wristband?) Merem could understand that it was a Mystic Code but a talking one! was really rare. Ciel: Jasper! What happened and why didn''t you call me sooner! Jasper gave Ciel a small summary of the battle leaving out some s?ns?t?v? parts. Merem was only listening quietly. Merem: (So he not only has a Specialized Magecraft, he''s very versatile and looking at his body he was trained in Close Combat but what intrigues me is that healing factor of his, but he''s definitely Human) Hello Jasper! My name is Merem Solomon. Jasper: Oh hi the names Jasper, I''m the latest Invention using the Second True Magic and my partner is Shiro. Merem got suprised again, Second Magic. Zelretch. How is he related to the Wizard Marshal. Ciel: Jasper, tell me how long will it take to Shiro to heal. Jasper adopted a "thinking pose" while floating. Jasper: Hmmmmmm, well the last attack broke 5 maybe six of Shiro''s ribs not including the Bruising, as well at snap his left arm''s bone and his shoulder wound also opened again causing Shiro to lose considerable blood, so right now it would take Shiro at the minimum 2 hours or 5 to heal. Ciel was grimaced hearing the injuries, unlike her Shiro didn''t possess immortality but thankfully he had a strange healing factor, whenever he was injured at the least he needed a few hours to heal or next day he would be good as new, but she was suprised she expected longer time but was Shiro''s healing always this potent? (A/N: Explained later at next Chapter) Merem''s Eyebrow also rose hearing the Healing factor of Shiro. Shiro suddenly stirred as he slowly opened his eyes and saw Ciel and....another Ancestor, courtesy of his Mystic Eyes. Possibly Merem Solomon, the #5 of Burial Agency Titled Executor Crown. Merem''s mouth opened in shock, doesn''t this fool know that Ciel kills anyone that calls her by her old name!? Eleasia: Don''t move you''re not completely healed. (Gentle voice) Shiro:....Guess you''ve seen me in a pathetic state...huh Eleasia...haha Eleasia: Don''t Haha me! you shouldn''t have made ?ssumptions instead you should have tried to call me! seriously sometimes you act like an Idiot, Shiro! Merem''s jaw had dropped onto the floor, the fact that Shiro called Ciel by her old name and he hadn''t gotten killed was shocking enough BUT to think the cold Blooded, ruthless Agent acting like a loving wife to him instead caused Merem to seriously ponder. Merem: (It''s official this woman isn''t Ciel! no way can Ciel change so drastically in such short time unless) Are you interested in him? Ciel suddenly jerked and quickly looked at Merem shocked along with her cheeks reddened. Merem mentally nodded to himself as he gave himself a mental pat on the back, Shocking Ciel was hard already but getting her to blush and discovering a cute side to his junior was cause for celebration. Merem: (A significant victory in finding my Junior''s crush) Eleasia: wh-wh-What! are you saying Merem! (Embarrassed) Merem: I mean what I say Ciel-Chan. (Singsong voice) Ciel points a black key just a centimeter away from Merem''s face in embarrassment. Merem: (So you''re going to point a Key at anyone when you''re embarrassed? Really Ciel?) Okay, let''s talk to our friend now shall we. (smile) Merem gently pushes away the Black Key and looks at Shiro with a Mysterious smile. Merem: Hello mister Demon Killer, I must say your reputation proceeds you seeing you took out a upper level Dead Apostle Ancestor like Nero Chaos. Shiro: Please call me Shiro, Demon Killer is a title I was called by the other Magi and It''s an honor to meet another distinguished Executor of the Church, Agent Crown. Merem: Oooh? so you know about me? Shiro: Main rule my father taught me is to know about your enemies even potential ones, I''ve done my homework and have information about all figures of influence but what I''ve don''t understand is that even with those 4 Daemon familiars you have in place of Limbs your Rank as an Ancestor is only 20? Merem''s eyes briefly flashed with suprise, to think he would know of his familiars isn''t suprising but knowing they were his limbs, information he keeps confidential is suprising. Merem: Well you knowing about that is suprising and normally I would have killed you already-----!!!! Suddenly Merem felt three pairs of eyes lock on to him, each with a strong presense, one was radiating sharp bloodlust he hasn''t even seen such an amount before, the other one was radiating power some sort of Power of Nature but the third, the third one was just Pure undiluted power gazing at him like it has seen all his secrets. Shiro: (Looks like Shishou is back from wherever she went) Shiro wryly smiled at Merem but Ciel was confused of what had happened to cause Merem to suddenly freeze up. Shiro: I hope you didn''t mean that, my teachers can be very s?ns?t?v? when I''m being treated unfair AND my Guardian can be Overprotective sometimes. Scathach and Merlin had found out that there was a third person involved with Shiro that they couldn''t see or sense but respected her privacy if she didn''t have bad intentions against Shiro or them. Merem also Wryly smiled. Merem: Like I said Normally I would kill you but seeing that you''re are man of talents, how about we make an Alliance not with our Agency but with me and Ciel, Independent or our organization, I can ?ssure you I am one of the more "Sane" individuals in the Burial Agency. Shiro: I''ve also found you interesting Merem and having an Ancestor like you as an Ally will be good as well. Shiro shook hands with Merem in his seated position. Merem: Shiro if you don''t mind me asking how did you kill Nero Chaos? Shiro: Well since we are allies, I can tell you that much, I am an Incarnation and because of my special condition along with my Specialized Magecraft, I can make Virtually any weapon, Swords are preferred after that is bladed weapons and finally non-bladed weapons, think of it like I am Remaking weapons of Myths, Noble phantasms, I tried to put that concept in a bullet like my dad did in his active years but the bullet was always unstable, always activating mid way even sometimes when before it leaves the gun, when it touches even a little bit of Prana take that along with my horrible talent with Firearms it was useless but who knew it was the best counter to Chaos, so I took the gamble got near him, got hit but I got the bullet in and when he got close I activated a fire Rune I inscribed on the Bullet and Wa-la there you have Chaos. Shiro pointed towards the pile of Ash in front of him which was formally Nero Chaos. But the fight was anything but easy or even fair since Nero Chaos didn''t get the chance to release his most powerful beasts, if he released his scorpions or worse, transformed into that 999th Beast without the countless swords hindering him, Shiro would either have been forced to release his Reality Marble or worse killed. It was a good thing even with his bad luck he had that last Experimental bullet with him, who knew that something he deemed as a failure would help him kill Nero Chaos. Eleasia was suprised at what she heard but was especially worried when he mentioned how he gambled his life to get close to Chaos to hit him, she was about to reprimand him but suddenly Merem pulled Shiro too close for comfort. Merem had a very creepy look on his face as he stared at Shiro with Undisguised fanaticism. Shiro didn''t flinch when fighting Chaos but currently he was shaking in his boots and wanting nothing more than to run and seek Eva''s protection. Merem: ANY WEAPON! EVEN TREASURES AND PRIZED WEAPONRY! Shiro:.....Y...yes....I mostly make Phantasms based on History...I...I..it allows me to copy even their abillities.....(Shiver) Shiro was shivering while Jasper hid inside the sleeve. Jasper: (Shiro! this guy''s creeping me out!) Merem: SHOW ME!!! Shiro: Jasper! Quick!! Jasper: HAI! In Shiro''s hand materialized Harpe. Shiro: This is----! Merem snatched the Scythe from Shiro as he looked at it with an expression that was Greedy, Lustful, Love!!! Merem: This is Harpe! the Weapon given to Perseus which he used to kill the Gorgon Medusa. Ah hah! you used Harpe''s abillity to make immortals, Mortals along with its almost Unhealable wound abillity to beat those Dead Apostles...Ouch! Hahahaha it actually affected me, I don''t know what you did to allow your Noble Phantasms to actually hurt us but this is Genius! Hahahaha Merem was laughing maniacally even after he stabbed his arm with Harpe slightly. Jasper: He''s lost his mind! Shiro: Is this Normal? Eleasia: (sigh) Not always...but since he''s a avid collector of treasures, he tends to become "excited" Jasper/Shiro: (He feels like he''s gonna have an Orgasm!) Shiro had Traced some more weapons that were stabbed in the ground for Merem to see, The Dead Apostle Ancestor was acting like a little Kid in a candy store. But strangely enough Shiro could literally feel his weapons Sweating, Heck even Dainsleif looked like it was pleading Shiro to save him. Merem: Oh my God, this is Durandal! This is Hunting, I have the Original in my position and this is actually Calabolg! The Rainbow sword! Amazing your collection is just........... *TINK* Suddenly Merem froze as he dropped Gae Bolg at the ground as it along with the other weapons dispersed into blue Motes of Prana, Merem on the other hand......fell to his knees as a depressed aura surrounded him. Merem:.......I''ve lived for countless years, collecting treasures but to think a kid not even close to a quarter of my age has a collection better than mine...not to mention his brain is the most convenient vault....*Sniff* Why is the world so unfair *Sniff* *Sob* Merem started crying as a stage light was shining upon him and sad violin music started to play. Shiro was watching this with a blank gaze along with Jasper. Jasper: (What the fu?k) Shiro: (Who''s playing that music? and where''s that light coming from!) Shiro: Ahhhh Eleasia is this normal? Eleasia only shrugged her shoulders. Eleasia: I''ve learned to live with the craziness. Suddenly Shiro remembered the Profound saying he was told by Eva, that Rivaled the Truth of the World, The Wisdom of Buddha and the enlightenment of King Solomon. Shiro nodded as his aura became sagely and his eyes felt like they understood the meaning of the universe causing Eleasia to be shocked. Shiro: Since Primordial Times Humans have always strived but it is only a group of special humans that understood the Truth and managed to live with accepting the oddities in life, Living with them, embracing them to finally attain Glory. Eleasia was shocked hearing such words of wisdom from Shiro, she wasn''t some avid believer of religion but was Shiro''s possessed by some form of Higher Power to deliver a message to Humanity, she listened not wanting to miss the Words of True Wisdom. Shiro closed his eyes as his Aura rose to new levels and he opened his mouth to speak the Truth. Shiro: With Craziness comes Greatness. Eleasia:....... Eleasia was shocked, not by the "Revealation" but because she has just wasted Precious seconds of her Immortal Life to listen to something so utterly Ludicrous! Worse! There was actually Truth to his statement! Merem: WELL SAID!!! Eleasia turned she saw Merem looking at Shiro like he was looking at a Paragon with complete utter blind devotion! Merem: To think I would have the honor of meeting someone as admirable as you not only are you above me in realm as a Collector but *Sniff* to think I would be deemed able to hear words of such Profoundness *Sniff* Tell me are you a Prophet. Merem said with tears in his eyes. As Shiro shook his head sagely. Shiro: No child, I am just a Man. Merem fell to his knees, tears freely flowing. Merem:...This truly is a Grand occasion.....is this Fate....for me to witness such an Event. Eleasia was sure her overly Twitching eye wasn''t healthy and she would have killed both of them to save herself from going Crazy but Damn it! she cared about Shiro too much, As a Partner!!! and Merem was perhaps one of the only ones she could consider a friend in the Agency. Merem: Well I think we''ve been here for quite some time, let''s get you to the airport Oh! don''t worry about your share of the payment for hunting those 7 Dead Apostles with Ciel but since you killed Chaos alone you''ve technically did a great service to the Church so I''ll make sure you get the full payment in your account as soon as possible. Shiro: Thank you Merem, but I hope you don''t mind if I take some of the Ash of the Soil of Genesis, I need it for Research Purposes. Merem: Not at all! I only need a small sample as evidence. Eleasia: (Don''t act like you two haven''t been acting weird just a minute ago!) Haaah, Come on Shiro I''ll help you walk. Shiro: Thanks Eleasia. Shiro was still finding it uncomfortable to walk even with his healing factor so why not take the help from a friend, Eleasia swung one of Shiro''s arms over her shoulder as she helped him walk. Jasper: Looks like our cab is here. Shiro: Don''t kill the driver, I''ll erase his memory if I have too. Eleasia: Shiro....about your bike.... Shiro: I Don''t wanna talk about it. (Depressed) Merem moved close to Eleasia as they were going down the stairs and whispered. Merem: (You found a good one Ciel) Eleasia glared at Merem but the affect was diminished with the blush on her face. The movement caused Shiro to take a wiff of Eleasia''s scent. Shiro: (Even as an Executor, she has a nice scent) Shiro shook his head to get rid of the bad thoughts but his reddened cheeks might take some time to leave. Merem looked at the two with a smile. Merem: (Good to know that you found someone to Confide in.....Eleasia) -Afterword- The trio had cast a spell on the Driver to make him completely focus on the drive and ignore the Trio as they continued talking. Merem: Shiro your Magecraft seems awfully similar to the First True Magic? Shiro: Well think of it like a watered down version of it, since I accidentally discovered it and improved it later with the help from my Teachers and Guardian, I might attain the First in my Lifetime. Merem: You have a very good chance, since with only your Magecraft you''re the closest a person has gotten to attaining any semblance of the First Magic and I don''t even know your other talents and abillities, I guess I know why you don''t want to join the Mage Association you''ll instantly be branded with a Sealing Designation. Shiro: I know, but I have some business with the Mage Association more specifically the Clocktower so I need to keep some relation to them, the best I could think of was a Freelancer. Merem nodded, approving Shiro''s line of thought. Shiro: Merem, Eleasia since I killed Chaos does that mean.... Eleasia: Yes Shiro, you''ll be suprised how fast information travels in the Moonlit World compared to Modern society, it won''t be long before people find out that it was the Demon Killer that killed the #10 Dead Apostle Ancestor, especially since you are the first one to kill not seal a top 10 Dead Apostle Ancestor so your fame will skyrocket and people will keep eye on you, so you need to be ready Shiro. Shiro: hasn''t anyone killed another top 10 before? Merem: There was one, she''s Arcueid Brunestud, The White Princess of the True Ancestors. (serious) Shiro was suprised hearing this but stopped talking afterwards nobody noticing Jasper tense when Arcueid''s name was mentioned. -Afterword- After arriving at the Airport, Ciel was adamant in taking Shiro home, not risking another chance of leaving him to any unknown threat until she was sure he was safe but was suprised of what Merem told her. Eleasia: You what? Merem: I''ve talked to Narbareck and to say that she was suprised hearing that you successfully eliminated not only the amount of Dead Apostles she gave you but also beyond it, she reluctantly said you did a good job and can have a vacation, so go or you''ll miss your flight! Eleasia didn''t know what to say but before she ran with Shiro to their plane, Shiro had Traced a phone like Eleasia''s and gave it to Merem (He can''t copy phone Data) Merem muttered something about the benefits of First Magic before Eleasia and Shiro ran towards their Plane with Eleasia yelling. Eleasia: Thanks Merem! Merem watched the two of them go with a smile, safe to say he has rarely seen his junior Executor this happy, that she was acting like a normal girl, all thanks to Shiro he suppose. Merem sighed as he made his way towards his own platform while thinking of what he was going to tell Narbareck especially in her interest with the Demon Killer that killed the Number 10 Dead Apostle Ancestor, Nero Chaos Oh he has taken a liking to Shiro and safe to say they hit it off pretty well that they were even allies nows so he will only tell her the b?r? minimum about Shiro. But it was amazing how he secured Ciel''s vacation from the sadistic woman that loved torturing her subordinates, this might be what it feels like to be a Senpai, looking out for his Juniors but strangely he didn''t regret it, Merem unlike most Ancestors was someone that was loyal especially to people he considers friends and Allies. But he wishes that the Church don''t do anything drastic to Shiro, if those gazes from his teachers and especially his Guardian was any indication that meant the Boy was special in some way, but taking his talent with weaponry and Magecraft into play had shocked Merem, of how he cut off The Dead Apostles multiple advantages to the point they were like sheep for him to slaughter and worse he didn''t know his full capabilities or trump cards and honestly he didn''t want to know it as an enemy. His sixth sense was telling him that if he became Shiro''s enemy when he reaches his potential then the end result will always be the same........ How he dies by the hands of the Demon Killer. He held his arms together, they were still shaking, his familiars startled because of the gazes. He sighed, Being a Senpai was hard, but oddly satisfying he''s glad that Ciel found someone like Shiro who seemed----No who is very Noble and Honorable. Merem: (Sigh, Time to go back) What special things will you do in the future Shiro. Merem suddenly gained a grin. Merem: Can''t wait. Chapter 33 - Returning Home Shiro was looking out the window from the plane beside him Eleasia was reading some sort of magazine with rapt attention. While unconscious he had been pulled into a meeting with a special Fae with Eva watching him as she gave him the Fae Blessing allowing him to eventually use The sword and scabbard fully the increase that Avalon had gained, granted healed all traces of external wounds but Shiro found out that if he wanted to use Avalon''s healing to the Max then he would have to stay still and allow the Scabbard to eat his Prana and Stamina, so for now while wearing his Trench Coat no one will realize that he was an Injured Vampire hunter. Shiro chuckled to himself, if this was years back when he was saved, he would have thought this not to be possible but here he was doing an ?ssignment given to him by Scathach. Since a few months after his 13th birthday his training has reached a bottleneck, yes he was learning the way of the bow and oddly Excelling at it especially his use of using swords as Arrows that gave them some special effects. Scathach had taught Shiro about weaponry and how to ¨´se it to reach its full potential and beyond along with teaching him Primeval Runes. Merlin helped him in Magecraft, so he could develop his specialized Magecraft, Tracing he even instructed him on how to use swords and develop his [Instinct] which Shiro was found to have like Arturia. Kiritsugu had taught Shiro about strategy and how to use his surroundings to his full advantage, he also taught him how to use Magecraft to increase the proficiency of modern day equipment like using Reinforcement to improve the performance of a phone and computer and how to hide his marks. The first phase of Scathach''s training consisted of Shiro only getting a familiar feel to all kinds of weapons but Shiro preferred Swords, Spears and Bows, Kiritsugu laughed when he heard it saying his son was like a Modern day Knight, seeing how he prefered the weapons of the Three Knight Classes. The Second phase consisted of Different excercises to improve his five senses, did he mention of horrible he was with a Gun even after this phase. The Third Phase Consisted of Shiro sparring with Scathach (Him getting beaten to death) to make use of the other senses aside from sight, like Sound and Touch to fight considering there were many enemies that could restrict a sense if not careful. This was also the Phase where Shiro hit his bottleneck, since Scathach told him that now he would need experience with other scenarios and oppenents along with his enhanced perception to combine Body, Spirit and Mind to reach the next and Final stage and learn her state of Weapon Mastery, Eternal Arms Mastery. She told him that currently with her current mastery she is b?r?ly able to distinguish the difference between her limb and her Spears even when performing techniques, this has cut off the time of reaction for faster motion and Increased precision, she said the state was like a sort of unconscious reaction she had developed even further. Since even if she says she is trying to kill him in their spars (His beatings) She won''t actually and he would have to get the experience another way, so she ?ssigned him to go and hunt down Atleast four Dead Apostles and Magi ones to booth in the time limit of Four Months which for anyone else this won''t even be challenge but downright Impossible! Even Narbareck, the sadistic bitch she is gave Ciel the task of hunting Three Magi Dead Apostles and in a Year! since even though Typical transformed Dead Apostles act like Nobles or rulers by establishing territories and Castles with their own armies they aren''t hidden in some Territorial Fields that completely hide presense and make hunting them Hard but not only do Magi Dead Apostles have that but they are able to advance in strenght and quality much faster than Normal Dead Apostles. Even experienced First Class Magi take years to just find their territories not to mention actually being able to kill them but Scathach didn''t care she knew a year would be more than enough for him to complete the task so she increased the difficulty by instead giving only four months since she knew that she had to give Hard tasks to her students so they may reach their full potential and Geniuses got even harder tasks, that''s why all the people who survived her training became Great Heroes. Now imagine her suprise when she saw that not only had her student met the requirement before the Time Limit but also surpass it and get his kill count to 8, the latest being a Dead Apostle Ancestor her student killed by using his wit and training to its limit. Her ?h?st swelled in Pride, Her student''s talent was perhaps equal to if not Surpassing even Setanta but he was not Prideful or overly Arrogant just humble and confident in his Abillities, she knew she did the right thing by gifting him the Sword Nethersbane just like she did with Gae Bolg to Setanta. A cursed Weapon like Gae Bolg but it had stayed in the Dark since Scathach hasn''t found any of her students worthy enough to wield it, now her latest Student has shown the potential of wielding the Dangerous Runed Sword. She would talk to him later when he arrived home for now he deserves a rest. -Afterword- Shiro was sleeping so that he could preserve Stamina while Avalon heals his wounds eventually he was shooked causing his eyes to open. Eleasia: Shiro we''ve arrived, come on. Shiro looked out the window still a bit blurry eyed but he was able to make out that the plane had landed. Shiro stretched his hands and scanned his body happy to know Avalon had stopped su?k?n? his Stamina, which meant that his internal wounds were also healed and he recovered a good amount of Stamina. He sighed unlike King Arthur, who had Avalon in his possession for years and ample times to use since he was in a war with the Saxons, Shiro just received the Fae Blessing to use Avalon in Max capacity but if he moved in the middle of a fight Avalon will only give him it''s normal Passive Healing unlike King Arthur who even in the middle of a fight could enhance Avalon''s healing factor to regenerate wounds albeit it would tire himself out faster, (Not Max healing, Arturia will also need to stay still while having Avalon eat at her Prana and Stamina) But he had more time to train and Merlin told him Arthur had a Dragons Core to give him vast amounts of Prana. (he hit him with his staff and told him that his unique Circuits weren''t anything less) Shiro: Thanks Eleasia, let''s go. Shiro got up with Eleasia as they made their way to Fuyuki, more specifically the Emiya Household. Shiro and Eleasia had arrived at the Emiya Mansion, Shiro was happy returning home after being months out of the country Hunting Dead Apostles but strangely enough Eleasia looked really nervous for some reason. (She had a really hard time hiding it) Why would she be nervous the Emiya estate was perhaps one of the safest places in the world and he wasn''t boasting, he didn''t know how but there were Runic Bounded Fields as well as standard Old age Bounded Fields on the estate. It didn''t take a genius to figure out they were courtesy of Merlin, Scathach and Eva with many defense Mechanics Like Hiding presence, Sound Protection, Spatial Locking and it could even launch attacks when threatened, it also had other functions like using FormalCraft to gather Mana in the atmosphere and using Jewelcraft to power the Field. But the question was HOW!? Eva could come and go from the Real World to his Reality Marble whenever she wanted but spent most time in his Reality Marble but Merlin was trapped in the Garden of Avalon and Scathach was forcefully bound to the Land of Shadows when she surpassed her Humanity, he would have suspected Eva would have done something but seeing they both haven''t seen Eva but only know about her lessened the chances, but he couldn''t help but have an inkling that both of his teachers had some way to bypass this and interact with the real world outside their "Prisons" Shiro sighed sadly, the thought that two of the people that helped him immensely, one who was like a Foster father to him and another who he was developing feelings for trapped in places they didn''t have choice over didn''t sit well with him. Merlin had things he regretted in the time of his student and King, Not the womanizing, mind you BUT from what Shiro saw he was genuinely concerned for his students and acted with good intentions for them but at times he thinks Shiro isn''t looking he always has a sad distant look, Shiro knows he regrets what happened to Arthur, so Shiro doesn''t care who''s enemy he becomes or what but he will one day free them both, he believes Eva might know of a way but she always smiled mysteriously at him when he wasn''t looking. Eleasia: Shiro are you alright? Shiro stopped his monologue and looked at Eleasia who was looking at him weirdly. Shiro: Haha sorry, I just spaced out come on let''s go in. *KNOCK* *KNOCK* Footsteps sounded as the door was opened and front of Eleasia appeared Kiritsugu Emiya, The famous Magus Killer...in an apron. Eleasia was looking blankly but why was Shiro horrified. Shiro: Don''t tell me your cooking! Old man! Kiritsugu''s right eye twitched. Kiritsugu: Well meet after four months and not a hug or greeting but this!.....and for your information no I''m just helping out. Shiro: (sigh) good no one died. Kiritsugu eye was twitching so much that Eleasia thought it wasn''t healthy. Kiritsugu: So you finally brought a girl to the house huh? Shiro: What the hell! Old man! it''s not like that! Kiritsugu smirked at his small victory over his son as he looked over at the girl, she was beautiful girl that had shoulder lenght blue hair and eyes wearing a casual light blue shoulder sleeved shirt along with a short black skirt along with black socks and brown shoes. Kiritsugu: (Another one fell) Well come inside everyone''s here. Chapter 34 - Opening the Heart/ Healing the Heart (A/N: Sorry did a spelling mistake that''s now fixed, Eleasia to Elesia, Pronunciation is same) (A/N: Also suprise suprise this Elesia is a little different because she doesn''t have the tattoos on her arms) Elesia had heard about Kiritsugu Emiya, The Magus killer, how he was notorious for hunting Rogue Magi and Dead Apostles, How he was known to using unorthodox methods to achieve his goals, how he was known to being a nemesis to all beings that use Magecraft or Mana in general. But for all intents and purposes.....This is not what she imagined, A man wearing an apron serving food to everyone on the table including her being the supposed Magus killer!? If Narbareck saw the man she had tried to recruit like this then she might just go crazy.....Okay she is crazy, BUT YOU GET THE POINT. But strangely she had an unspeakable urge to impress both him and the Beautiful white haired woman called Irisviel von Einzbern, even though they were Shiro''s adoptive parents, she found they didn''t treat him any less than their own daughter. It actually made Elesia a bit envious, she had a family just like this, a happy one until Roa came along and tore it away. Elesia shook her head, No not any bad thoughts and besides Shiro already said he wanted to help her in hunting Roa down, She and Shiro as they happily dismember Roa, now that was a happy thought that put a smile on her face. There was a beautiful black haired girl with her hair in Pigtails wearing a Red full sleeved sweater and black skirt with kneesocks her name was Rin Tohsaka and apparently they had both came to the mutual agreement they were Rivals, In what she had no clue but Rivals none the less. There was a blonde haired girl wearing a Blue colored Noble attire with her hair in drills, she was also a Rival. Name: Luvia Edelfelt There was a kind looking purple haired girl with a Red side ribbon on her head, she seems to be Rin''s younger sister Sakura Tohsaka strangely her hollow smile was giving her chills, But she was a Rival as well. There was also Shiro''s younger/older adoptive Sister Illyasviel Von Einzbern but even though she was also flashing a beautiful smile her smile had something wrong with it when directed at her, She had unknowingly categorized her as a Rival as well. Now the last one on the table was perhaps the oldest aside from the parents, Shiro''s Self-proclaimed older sister Taiga Fujimura but strangely.....why did it feel like she was looking at a fourth Grader, she didn''t even deem her a Rival. From the kitchen Footsteps sounded as Irisviel and Shiro appeared. Irisviel: Elesia-San we hope you like our hospitality. She said that with a kind and gentle smile befitting a Royal and would have been seen as one if she wasn''t holding Shiro in a vice grip like Hug. Even though the friends were watching this like a normal occurrence, Shiro was embarrassed since Elesia was also watching. Irisviel: Muuu (Pout) But you''ve been gone for so long! I need my recharge of Shiro energy. Shiro: (Eva! Please save me!) Eva: (You''re on your own Shiro) Kiritsugu: Iri can you please let Shiro go, I''m sure the trip he went on was hectic. Kiritsugu had said it like that since, Taiga was a normal person and shouldn''t be aware of Magecraft. Taiga: Sensei let Shiro go, I''m sure he''s embarrassed being embraced in front of his "Girlfriend" hahaha. Taiga teased Shiro and Elesia so that she could get a rise out of them and the girls she clearly knows all have feelings for her "Little brother" and like she predicted Shiro and Elesia both became like broken machines while simultaneously blushing but that was also.....the wrong thing to say. She felt four different killing intents, as she looked at the girls who were giving her unusual (Downright Horrifying) Looks causing her to gulp in nervousness. After that everyone got to their seats and started eating and the gloomy atmosphere lessened. After dinner Taiga stood up getting ready to leave. Shiro: Leaving so soon Fuji-nee? Taiga: Yeah I''m a bit busy with school work, since I''m going to start working there soon but I wanted to see you when you got back so I made time. Taiga put a hand on Shiro''s shoulder her expression serious. Taiga: I don''t know why you''re working so hard Shiro but please take a rest sometimes....your home now okay and no one would want to see you break. Taiga then made her way outside. Shiro felt warm, it was these times that Taiga acted her part as a caring older sister. Illya: Bye Tiger. (Singsong voice) Then everyone heard the door close violently. Rin: She says that but acts like a real Tiger. Sakura: Nee-san don''t say things like that. Sakura lightly admonished her older sister but Luvia wasn''t going to let little Sakura off this easily as she mischievously smiled. Luvia: Hohoho Sakura-chan are you saying your sister is wrong. Suddenly Sakura found the ceiling very interesting as she ignored everything else. Julian only shook his head at the antics. Elesia was looking at Shiro, Her face practically saying "Is this normal" Shiro just smiled his face saying "Oh this is just above average" Julian: Since Taiga left and everyone here is related to the Moonlit World, I guess proper introductions are now in order. Shiro nodded at his smart friend. Shiro: Like I said this is Elesia someone I met in my time overseas but I believe she should be the one to introduce herself. Shiro gave Elesia a encouraging smile, she was a bit Conflicted with having her real name spoken off again after so much time but shook it off, she promised she won''t see it as a reminder of Roa again but a gift from her parents and besides Shiro always calls her by that name. Elesia: I am Cie...I mean Elesia Abreo, I am also the 7th Titled Executor of the Holy Church known as Agent Bow, I met Shiro in his second targeted location and we''ve been partners ever since and quickly became friends. Elesia expected some sort of reaction since Executors were better known as murderers that hunt Vampires and heretics much more than some sort of Palladins of Justice especially Titled Executors but to her suprise all she saw was some suprised expressions. Elesia: You people aren''t suprised that I...? Julian snorted and glared at Shiro as he pointed at him. Julian: It''s because of him! ever since we known this "Magnet of misfortune" Trouble and weird things. Mostly weird things always tend to happen!!!........so him bringing home a Titled Executor isn''t all that suprising. Shiro: Glad you understand Julian. Julian: Why.....among all the kids my age...Magical or not...you had to be my first friend. Shiro: I''m the only option you had, my friend. (Smile) Julian slammed his head at the table while silently weeping. Shiro good naturely got up from his seat and patted his back, but suddenly many pieces of the floor underneath Shiro disappeared and a portal opened which Shiro fell through and another Portal opened on the ceiling above his seat aside Elesia as he fell down on his seat violently. Shiro: Seriously! Julian got up with a serene smile not bothering to apologize just having used Flash Air on Shiro. Julian: Now I feel better. Elesia just blinked again suddenly wondering why Jasper was so quiet. Jasper: Zzzzzzzzz Oh so he''s asleep. thought Elesia as she saw Jasper on Shiro''s wrist. Rin: You can let these two monkeys bicker Elesia. Sakura: Hai! You can let Shiro Senpai and Julian Senpai do their thing. The sisters were really polar opposites noted Elesia. Luvia: Elesia, I heard about the Executors from my father....but you don''t feel like you were suited to be in the Burial Agency, I do not mean you don''t have talent or aptitude but it''s more of your personality.....Tell me...why did you become an Executor? Suddenly Elesia froze at the friendly question and Luvia instantly regretted asking that question, Shiro and Julian stopped their banter and even Kiritsugu and Irisviel who were at their side relaxing and letting the kids enjoy themselves looked at Elesia. Elesia knew Luvia didn''t mean it but memories were resurfacing. The sight of her losing control of her body. How she became a prisoner in her own body only able to watch, Her Hell began. She watched as her possessor ripped her parents throats out and drank their blood. She saw her parents staring at her in shock as they slowly bleeded out. She saw how "He" slowly played with all the people she knew until making them into his Dead. She watched Horrified as the Village she grew up in was turned into a Literal Hell. Dead were swarming everyone, turning them into themselves as "He" used her body to watch everything with Glee. Blood was everywhere, it covered her, the army of Dead and her "Home" She watched as the White Princess ripped her heart out killing her but not "Him" as he moved on to his next reincarnation. She thought her nightmare ended......B??????????????????U??????????????T???????????????? ??????????????I????????????????????????T???????????????????? ?????????????????????????O????????????????????N??????????????????????L??????????????????????Y??????????? ???J???????????U????????S???T????????? ???????????????????????B?????????????????E????????????????????G????????????????????????U????????????????????N????????????????????? She was cursed with a Immortality that ensured she would live as long as Roa did because of her Physical and Soul Potential. She was tortured by the Church, as they tried to kill the "Heretic" Eventually she was recruited and trained by The current Narbareck becoming an Executor and quickly climbing the Ranks to become a Titled Executor. All so she could find and permanently kill.....Michael Roa Valdamjong. Shiro: Elesia? Elesia was cut off from her musings as she turned to Shiro quickly, he was looking at her concerned, haha she probably was shivering.....wasn''t she. Shiro: Elesia you already did great by accepting your name again, if you want it''s enough for now, we..... Elesia: No... Her answer was like a whisper but determined as more memories resurfaced. How she met her first target, who introduced her to the wonders of Curry but even as a Dead Apostle had given her an empty shell something to wholeheartedly enjoy. How Merem technically forced her to see the "Greatness" of his Collection and becoming perhaps a Friend? How she met.......a young man who was hunting Dead Apostles for an Assignment given to him by his teacher, the young man who became her partner, Shocking and suprising her for four months straight, who fed her the Apex Curry, who listened to her and comforted her in ways she didn''t even know she still wanted, When others remembered her by her name as the 17th Roa, he reminded her that it was her parents that gave her the name she discarded. Her partner who went along with her not for benefits or easy kills but because, he saw that she was lonely. How she was terrified by the notion a Dead Apostle Ancestor coming after him, how she felt relief seeing he was alright, the embarrassment she felt when Merem teased her along with the now gone Taiga and the nervousness she felt when she met his parents. All because of one person. Shiro Emiya. Others know him by the Title, Demon Killer. But for her he is her partner. She might have an inkling of what she was feeling for him but was afraid to accept this feeling lest it be taken away from her but she knew one thing. Shiro Emiya had literally destroyed all the walls she had set up in her heart, broke her cold exterior and made a place for himself in her heart, he was "special" for her, that atleast was a fact now. Elesia: No....I trust you...and since you trust them....I should atleast try to open up. Shiro didn''t say anything, he just sat closer to her, to reassure her that he was here. Everyone tensed they knew what was about to be said wasn''t anything small, Luvia felt like she wanted to apologize but kept quiet and would try to lessen Elesia''s burden if only by listening to her. Elesia narrated her life, about her childhood, when Roa possessed her up till the church and finally meeting Shiro, The more she narrated the more wetter her eyes got and when she finished she hugged Shiro and silently sobbed in his ?h?st. Elesia could be a feared Executor but she was still holding years worth of negative emotions inside her without someone to vent on or even a shoulder to lean, so it wasn''t suprising when she finally talked about her past she had felt "lightened" and couldn''t hold herself from crying Shiro was gently stroking her back as he looked at everyone The girls seemed mortified, Kiritsugu had a distant look, Irisviel was on the verge of tears, Julian''s expression displayed his disgust for the Serpent of Akasha. All the girls even Irisviel got up and moved towards Elesia and hugged her as Shiro let go, Elesia was suprised seeing this but her tears started flowing anew after this. Luvia: Elesia...I..I..I''m so sorry if I knew then I would never ask....! Elesia stopped Luvia as even though her eyes were red, she was smiling like a burden was lifted from her shoulders. Elesia: It''s fine...if anything I should be thanking you, because of you now I feel a lot lighter. Sakura:.......I can sympathize with you a bit Elesia since a time ago I was also under the control of a twisted man but I was saved by Senpai. Elesia eyes widened hearing that but she smiled at Sakura finding a kinship with her. Rin: Well for one thing, you''re pretty strong to brave through all those things Elesia! Illya: Yeah your pretty amazing Elesia! Elesia was a bit embarrassed by the genuine praise before she was enveloped in a hug much more powerful than even the strenght of True Ancestors! Irisviel: Oh you poor thing! to think that you were alone for so long, It''s decided consider this place as your family, you''ll always be welcomed here! Even though Elesia was having a hard time breathing she felt warm seeing Irisviel''s motherly love, she pulled her head out of her bountiful bosom and breathed. Elesia: (Breathing).....Oh please, Shiro already done enough, I can''t impose all that.....! Irisviel: No! this is final! (Light bulb goes off) Ah hah! I got a great idea! If there was one weakness Irisviel had it was orphan children, a good trait that many saints even had BUT her ideas were mostly ones that exceeded "expectations". Shiro/Kiritsugu: (Not Good!) Julian: (This will be interesting) (Smirk) Elesia and the girls looked at Irisviel curiously as she nodded to herself. Irisviel: Shiro! Marry Elesia and make her a part of this family. Silence. There was even a tumbleweed moving outside. Kiritsugu: (Iri you''ve surpassed my expectations yet again!) Elesia felt her vision darken as she was close to fainting as her heart was beating too fast and her face was too red, but at one corner of her mind she was jumping in joy. Shiro''s face was also red like his hair as he looked at his mother as she has gone crazy. Julian had a shit eating grin as he reveled in Shiro''s misfortune. Julian: (Hahahaha this is great, good thing I keep Erika away from him) All the girls had blank expressions as the atmosphere of Rivalry once again took the lead. Leave it to Irisviel to get rid of a sad Atmosphere. Chapter 35 - NOTE Hope you guys won''t mind but I''m gonna be busy for one or two days, so sorry but I will release when I''m "free" Have a nice day fellas! Chapter 36 - A Queens Heart I''m Back! OrionClay18062000 --------------------------------------------- After Irisviel casually dropped her "bombshell" it took some time to diffuse the awkward atmosphere, But the girls had successfully dragged Elesia away to do their "girl" things. Shiro and Julian were sitting at the Couch discussing about his adventures, Kiritsugu was calling Shiro, who excused himself and went towards the kitchen to help his father. Kiritsugu: So? what is your report. Kiritsugu asked Shiro casually as he was washing the dishes with Shiro arranging the clean ones. Shiro: I''ve hunted and killed a total of 8 Dead Apostles and mostly kept to East Asian Territory, All were Magi and well etablished. Kiritsugu nodded to himself with a small but proud smile, Shiro smirked and decided to drop a bombshell on his father too to get a rise out of him, Perhaps somewhat of Merlin''s personality was rubbing off on him. Shiro: Oh! and my latest kill was actually The 10th Rank Dead Apostle Ancestor, Nero Chaos. (Smirk) Kiritsugu: Hahahahaha!! That''s my boy! but you have to tell me before you go to sleep how you did it! Shiro: I will Dad. There was some silence before Kiritsugu spoke again. Kiritsugu: But.....to think your partner would be like that.....poor girl. Shiro: She''s strong dad, especially since she now has people she can find closure in. Kiritsugu nodded before once again looking at the sink. Kiritsugu: Are sure you arent doing this to become closer to her? even i admit she''s beautiful easily to the point of being a School Idol (Because she already feels like a lost cause because of you) Kiritsugu admitted that Elesia''s beauty was comparable to Rin, Sakura, Illya and Luvia. If Shiro was drinking something, then he would have already spit it out in shock. Shiro had an annoyed expression along with a small but noticeable blush, Kiritsugu gave him a Shit eating Grin. Kiritsugu: Are you saying that any of the "girls" aren''t attractive? Shiro''s blush got bigger. Shiro wasn''t as Dense as he was when he was little, He was noticing girls, more importantly Females now since this gave rise to his feelings for Scathach, making him want to defeat her and prove himself worthy to have her(What Eva advised in Scathach''s case) but he was still a bit Dense but perhaps the better words would be, Shiro''s lack of confidence in himself. Shiro: Even if they are attractive Dad, it''s not like they like me. Kiritsugu lost his grin as he looked at his Son, his work was done but before he left the kitchen, he patted Shiro''s shoulder catching his attention. Kiritsugu: Please Shiro, Have a bit Confidence in yourself. Shiro only looked at Kiritsugu blankly for a bit as he also made his way towards Julian, After a few more hours of mingling around, it was time for the guests to leave. Before they left, Elesia suddenly had a mischievous thought which would get a rise out of the girls. Elesia said to Shiro sweetly as she wrapped herself on Shiro''s arm causing the Girls to all stiffen. Shiro blushed a bit feeling Elesia''s big *Cough* br??sts on his arm but just as quickly his blush disappeared as he shrugged at his Partner''s antics. Shiro: Okay. This way. Before the two entered the hall, Elesia looked at the petrified girls with a mischievous smirk while sticking her tongue out. It didn''t take a genius to find out what she wanted to say. She had officially declared War! Illya pulled all the girls into a huddle. Illya: Girls, we just received a powerful Rival....but even though she has won the battle, The War is still On! All the girls nodded with flames of Determination burning in their eyes! Illya: (Because in the end, Onii-Chan will be mine!) -Shiro and Elesia- Shiro felt a chill run down his spine but shrugged it off as he opened the door. It was a guest room, with bed, a cupboard, A table along with a Computer(Kiritsugu believes everyone should be upto date) and a window that gave a view of outside. Shiro: Hope you enjoy your stay Elesia, tomorrow I''ll show you around the city. Elesia: Thank you Shiro. Shiro: No need Elesia, it''s what Friends would--! Elesia: No Shiro....I''m serious, Thank you, all of you for what you''ve done. Shiro also smiled as he made his way outside the room. Shiro was suddenly jerked as he was spun and Elesia pecked him on the cheek before closing the door. Shiro just stood Dumbly outside, his face mimicking his hair as he stiffly made way to his room to sleep. Inside the room Elesia jumped inside her Futon while burying her face in her pillow as she happily squealed. Elesia: I did it! I actually did it! Hahahahaha I''m in the lead! Hahahaha. She realized her feelings shortly after dinner, mainly because she felt a bit threatened seeing her "competition" a group of beautiful girls. But she decided to be a bit bold and could happily say she was in the lead in the war. If only she knew, she was second behind a Warrior Queen. -Scathach- As Shiro went to sleep his consciousness started to leave his body as he was teleported to the Land of Shadows but unlike previous times Scathach didn''t train Shiro today and only gestured for him to sit on one of the sofas in her bedroom chambers. Scathach: So?...I mostly saw what you did in the last few months Baka-Deshi especially your fight with that "Chaos" even if he was superior to you in practically all fields, you were able to use his arrogance, suprise and the terrain to your advantage But even if you got better you''re still a Baka-Deshi. Why didn''t you use Nethersbane. Shiro wryly smiled, Scathach was always like this even though she gave compliments she was always able to find even a single Flaw to scold and rebuke him. Baka-Deshi(stupid Disciple), was also a type of nickname he had received. Shiro: Well.....I didn''t want Chaos to go on guard....so I opted to use Durandal instead. Scathach only looked Unamused at her Student''s attempt to give a excuse. Scathach: You know that the "power" of Nethersbane could have allowed you to easily escape from that last attack instead of Using Durandal AND not get your bones broken? Shiro only sheepishly scratched the back of his head as he remembered when he first received Nethersbane after his necklace. The Sword scanned him to see if he was worthy, thankfully it had found him worthy since he had considerably paled when Scathach informed him how he was the first "living" wielder of the sword since all his predessors that were found "lacking" had their life taken the moment they touched the Blade. If that wasn''t enough when Scathach explained Nethersbane "power", Shiro realized that his new Runed Sword was Powerful even among Noble Phantasms and he had honestly forgotten how he could have had more edge if he used Nethersbane but what''s done is done and Nethersbane rested in the space housing Shiro''s personal weapons like his Bow, Tempest while Excalibur and Avalon stayed inside of him. Scathach: Well enough of that I must say you''ve surpassed my expectations yet again, so how do you feel. Shiro: I''ve seen that I''ve broken the bottleneck and am now able to advance my bladed mastery further but...Shishou I''ve been feeling a strange tugging sensation when I train, it''s not that noticeable but it''s there? Scathach was an experienced warrior woman, so shocking her was very hard and imagine, Shiro''s suprise when her eyes visibly widened, she was borderline shocked before she started grinning. Scathach: (He''s nearing "that" stage already, even Setanta took an extra year before he started showing signs)....I see. Seeing his teacher mysteriously smiling at him, Shiro knew she had knowledge of his current state but was purposely not telling him and wanted to ask her but Scathach wouldn''t have it, so she changed the subject. Scathach: Sooooooo tell me how is your harem going? (smirk). Shiro had a tick mark visible on his forehead. Shiro:.....Shishou.....please not you too. Scathach: Hahahahaha! Why? in my day it wasn''t uncommon for men to have more than one wife especially for capable warriors, they had Harems! but none were able to win me. Scathach had a proud air to her as she uttered the last part but Shiro only looked at her blankly. Shiro:...Hai(sigh) well I''ll see you later Shishou. Shiro got up as the space near him bended and formed a light blue spiral portal. Scathach: Take care of your latest bride! Scathach said a bit loudly before Shiro entered the portal causing the poor boy to groan but just before he disappeared. Shiro: (And one day it will be me who will claim your heart) As the portal disappeared, Scathach''s teasing smile turned mysterious once more, as she jumped backwards on her bed and laid there. Scathach: Such potential that...you''ve even surpassed Setanta, soon you will break out of that "shell" and then..... Scathach''s smile turned gentle. Scathach: You''ll be closer to completing your promise with me. Chapter 37 - Princes Vow Hmmmmmm....well if we are talking about Shiro as a Friend then, Ufufufu then. If your innocent but people still turn their backs on you then you''ll always find him by your side lending you a hand if you fall down and even pushing you forward once again. Medea Witch of Betrayal ------------------------------------ -Flashback- In the Land of Shadows, Scathach and Shiro were in the field where they usually trained and currently they finished their usual spar with Scathach not looking at all fatigued while Shiro was breathing a little heavily catching his breath while wielding Excalibur in his right hand. Scathach: Shiro i must say you are advancing faster than I expected.(Proud smile) Shiro: Thank you Shishou.(Heavy Breathing) Suddenly Scathach got a bit serious but she also seemed a little nervous and expectant. Scathach: Now the reason I called you before you leave on your ?ssignment, this is....more of a favor.... (sigh).....Shiro when the time comes and you become my equal can you....! Shiro rudely interrupted Scathach, he spoke that single word calmly but with a firmness that he won''t bulge in his decision. Even when Scathach frowned in confusion but there was no fear in his eyes. Scathach: Shiro. I did not finish. (Stern) Shiro: Even if you did, my answer is still "No" because I know of your "wish" Scathach was suprised hearing Shiro. Shiro: After some research on some of your students like Ireland''s Child of Light, Cu Chulainn as well as yourself.....it wasn''t hard deducing your.....life. Shiro shook his head as he continued to speak. Shiro: You believed that the Hound of Ulster, Cu Chulainn. Your student had the capability to kill you but when he finally gained your Spear, Gae Bolg you had already surpassed humanity and became a Pseudo Divine Spirit and then, you believed that you had even less chance of dying and could only wait for the end of the universe, then.....I came. Shiro wasn''t stupid with Eva telling him the missing pieces of Scathach''s story, it didn''t take long for him to realize her wish for a worthy someone to kill her and end her long life but he was more grief stricken to find out he was one of the very few in history to eventually have the means to kill her. Shiro: I know you didn''t train me for that reason and it was in the future that you realized I could bypass your divinity and kill you but I''m sorry, Shishou I won''t kill you. Scathach gaze became lifeless as she sighed. Scathach: Shiro....you don''t know how cruel life can be....I''ve seen things that would normally break even a hardened warrior..... Shiro: If there is one thing I learned early on Shishou....is that wisdom doesn''t come with age and you as well as Merlin also taught me that afterwards...But Shishou.... Suddenly Shiro''s eyes lost all their light and his smile became hollow, Shocking Scathach. Shiro:.....I''ve also went through Hell, when I walked out of that Inferno....I''ll also be eternally grateful to Eva for shielding me from the Evils in the air but that didn''t mean I came out unscathed.....that Mud showed me Nightmares of Humans, revealing to me all the injustices and sins possible..... Scathach could only silently listen as she knew what the Implications meant, No human, creature or even God could handle the full brunt of Humanity''s Evil even those that only catch Glimpses of it most likely go insane. Eva was also listening but she was eerily quiet even if she was able to fend the Evil away before it could physically harm Shiro, he was already catching glimpses of all those sins and because the Mud wasn''t able to harm Shiro fully it had opted for the next best thing. Showing him as many Nightmares of Humanity as possible before the connection to the boy via the Corruption Eva couldn''t stop on time when she arrived. He was a strong boy indeed. Shiro:.....I died at that time....but with some help from my loved ones, I was able to remake myself into a new person, I don''t regret anything and with my new self was able to strive towards my Dream. At the end Shiro''s eyes and smile had regained their light and Scathach realized at that moment how mentally Strong her newest disciple was. Scathach: You kept....something so large bottled up inside all this time. Scathach''s voice was gentle but without pity or remorse but she was upset nonetheless, holding something as monumental like witnessing all the world''s Evil isn''t something she recommends anyone to keep bottled up much less her student. Shiro: Yeah.....I forgot telling you. (Scratches head) Scathach literally face vaulted, How on Gaia is anyone able to forget that! Shiro: Well the point is Shishou that I don''t want you to die, If you want a good challenge please give me a few more years, I''ll make sure to become strong to the point you would have to be serious with me in all our fights and if you want to leave the prison of your domain. Shiro held his clenched fist across his ?h?st over his heart. Merlin had taught him the common courtesy of vows but it was Eva who had taught him a unique vow he could do, but warned him that even if it is a normal vow or promise, he must try to fulfill it since "Words weight more than any spell" and now he swears a vow he would fulfill regardless before his last day. Shiro felt his soul and his very Origin pulse he had shown her that he didn''t need pity but instead he wanted her to believe in him. Scathach could only blankly stare at Shiro, she had lived a very long life and in that moment her sixth sense which has rarely ever failed her, told her that she could trust him to fulfill his vow. It was a strange Charisma Shiro had which only a few times revealed itself but it instilled a type of certainty that the speaker would do everything within his power to accomplish his goal, if it was killing a monster b?r? handed he would do it or even if he had to reach the end of the world while being malnourished he would it. It was like a comforting wave declaring that everything would be alright and calming even the most terror stricken and broken people...just like a Hero. Scathach could only stare wryly, this boy had just denied her wish, broke every single barrier she had, even her belief, that she is cursed for eternity of Loneliness in her Land, never to gain a worthy death or her belief that she had already seen all the world had to offer since it was no use of finding something interesting when she was a prisoner. And yet....why did she feel joyful, Why did she feel Hope and for all better judgements she decided to trust the Aspiring Hero. Scathach:...Alright I trust you Shiro and I hope you are able to soon make good on your promise and show me the wonders you speak of AND I also eagerly wait for the day you give me a memorable Fight. Shiro only smiled, a confident smile as he got into a stance and held Excalibur with both hands. Scathach also flashed a happy smile as she readied both of Gae Bolg Alternative and the Castle of Dun Scaith was once again filled with the sound of clashing steel. Eva: (I wonder when you''ll realize that even though you currently deny being a Hero, others already see you as one ...Look. You''ve saved someone yet again) But suddenly Eva wryly smiled as she remembered what Shiro said and facepalmed. Eva: (Sigh) If you say such things even the Coldest of woman would melt.....But I didn''t think I''ll get to watch this scene, it''s like those stories where a young Brave Prince/Knight would say to the Fair Maiden imprisoned in a Tower, which "Always" ended with the Prince marrying the Maiden. Eva sighed in Exasperation thinking how Shiro was really similar to "Him" -Flashback End- Scathach fell back on her purple King sized bed, she rolled on the bedding for a bit before settling on her side. Thinking of the red haired (Slightly white) young man. Scathach: Don''t make me wait long My King of Swords. And like that Scathach closed her eyes as she drifted off to sleep. Now if Only Shiro knew that he had nearly achieved one of his Main Goals. As he continues to Grow both Mentally and Physically. As he changes "Decided" events. As he gives his hand to those that never received one. As he continues to defy the Cruelties of Fate. All which continues to draw him near to his... Throne of Swords. Chapter 38 - Im back......Please read this For all those who are still here thanks.....and Happy new year. I should start talking, well overall I have no idea what I''m doing actually but 2019 was overall a very shitty year for me my former classmates were constantly having accidents ranging from car crash, kidnapping and broken bones, my Grandparent died this year but still I tried to stay positive but life always seems to hit you harder when you resist huh? now more than 2 months ago my girlfriend had an accident at the beach we went to. funny thing, I was gone for only 11 f#cking minutes just to get some water and now she''s in a hospital bed in a coma. Yeah really shitty year. I''ll be honest unlike last time I didn''t forget about writing but I was just sooo caught up in my own depression that I put a pause on everything not just writing but my whole life, I actually haven''t left my house for more than a month. but I guess this is life when you think it''s the worst thing that can happen to you life throws something worse at you thankfully my family and some good friends didn''t abandon me but pushed me to get on track again I only have a few friends now but atleast they are true friends who actually came to help me unlike others, I''m most thankful for my best friend Zoe she helped me the most and this new year I''m gonna start anew. that means my life, my plans and this will also affect this story, I''m back to writing and haven''t dropped this BUT there will be some changes to previous chapters I hope you people are able to adapt to new chapters and I have some plans to make money out of writing so for this week updates will be irregular meaning more or less. Help me spread this story, add it to your library give reviews and overall help this story get more readers, recommendations and higher rank via coins(Powerstones) and votes. Orion is back! new and improved! Chapter 39 - Secrets and A Holy Sword I could always stay true to myself in front of you, you saw me for what I was but not once had you seen me as a monster, the most precious thing you had given me was happiness and a sense of belonging. You were my light.....so why...why did you have to die protecting me, now with you gone my light has also disappeared and nothing kept the darkness at bay...except for your words....the memories we made....I miss you....goshujin-sama... Tamamo-no-Mae, Kitsune Avatar of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. Before the destruction of the Dynasty of Emperor Toba ------------------------------------------------------------ (A/N: Hope you like a BIG Chapter) -Garden of Avalon- After meeting Scathach, Shiro''s body Traveled to the Garden of Avalon to meet Merlin he didn''t worry about his body back home since it was a sort of clone/dummy body that''s only function was to alert him if someone was disturbing him like if something were to come to wake him up his real body would be notified. At the Garden, Merlin was sitting near the stream with his hood on as Shiro made his way towards him along with Fou on his Shoulder, who decided to tag along. Merlin:....Shiro i see that you''ve arrived.... Shiro was about to speak before Merlin held his hand up. Merlin:.....No need Shiro, I''ve seen what you''ve been upto.......but Shiro, I am proud of you. Shiro couldn''t understand, what the heck was going on!? and Fou was equally shocked, Merlin for all his bullshit and antics was rarely serious or even this wise. Merlin got up, his hood still obscuring his eyes as he made his way towards Shiro and put a hand on his Shoulder. The scene was really heartwarming, seeing a teacher be proud of his disciple. .....Now if Merlin didn''t RUIN it! Merlin:...(sob) You''ve once again proven...(Sob) how you took my teachings and gotten yourself such a beautiful woman.....(Full blown crying)....to think such a beautiful Ice Flower would melt in your presence........I''ve Truly Taught you Well! Shiro was sure that his brow was twitching along with Fou. He immediately held his hand up and beckoned Fou. Shiro: Come on Fou! Fou complied and held his Shiro''s hand tightly, then Shiro reinforced his arm for extra performance as slung Fou at Merlin''s face! Fou: Kyuuuu!!! *PAH* Fou successfully Punched Merlin in the face as he fell down, Fou made his way back to Shiro''s Shoulder as they high fived for a job well done. Merlin: You know most students don''t do this to their teachers.....ESPECIALLY PARTNERING UP WITH THEIR ENEMY!! Merlin Shouted at the end while pointing towards Fou on Shiro''s shoulder. Shiro: Then shouldn''t you act like a teacher for once, YOU OLD PERVERT!! And like that the normal banter between Beast IV, The Young Prince and the Great Magus of Flowers began. After the banter, Shiro and Merlin sat down on the comfortable grass, Merlin returned to his position near the stream while Shiro sat down beside the tree, his back leaning on it and Fou was on the branch with his eyes closed, whether he was taking a nap or just relaxing was unknown. Shiro:.......Merlin....I think you already know that I''ve received the blessing.... Merlin: Oh I do! and must say I''m impressed that you were able to be acknowledged by those stuck up fairies so quickly. Now you should be able to harness more power of Excalibur and soon be able to utilize it fully like Arthur.....Avalon is a different matter since unlike Excalibur you weren''t able to train with it previously because of the absence of the blessing and only have you gotten a boost to your passive healing. Shiro frowned, even though he had the blessing he always thought the benefits the sword and Sheath provided were too good to be true and there had to be something about them, Curse his luck he was right. Shiro: How did Arthur master Avalon? Merlin couldn''t help but wryly look at Shiro, his King/student was idolized to this day and "her" legend was so famous that Merlin knew by the help of his "sight" and information from Shiro that if she was summoned as a servant without the help of Invisible Air to hide her swor.....he mean Shiro''s...Oh what the heck! If she didn''t had it to hide Excalibur, it would be pretty much less than a sign of her True Identity easily making people aware of her True Name. But Shiro. He didn''t seem to care for these things; Respect he had for the honorable BUT he never put anyone on a pedestal even if they were famous Kings and Queens, he would always treat them as "Humans with abillity, that are worth Respect" Not just that but as long as he himself didn''t see someone, Shiro wouldn''t give a final judgement even if he knew the legend of the killer, Jack the Ripper he wouldn''t judge him without seeing him. History "tended" to twist the truths of some matters. A Quality of Shiro he was most certainly proud of, but he couldn''t help but sigh in slight regret that Shiro wasn''t born in "her" time, not only would he have an easier time reaching the peak of his potential but a person of his qualities could not only fix but also prevent so many hardships and tragedies of his King......Perhaps for her he could even be a Friend, listening to her problems and sharing her weight. It was times like these in his imprisonment that Merlin reflected on his long life and in times like these he hated his Clairvoyance, Hated Fate and most of all...Hated himself for putting such a heavy burden on a girl that was the closest thing he had to a Daughter. Shiro: Merlin, are you alright? Merlin looked at Shiro and saw his concerned expression, even with knowing his faults and his history laid b?r? before him, his student deep down didn''t change his opinion of the Magus. He was a Pervert and had a very serious liking to the female gender...But he was someone that cared even more than humans which he always says he doesn''t understand because of his "Heritage" Merlin: It''s nothing I just got lost in my memory tends to happen when you''re imprisoned. Merlin quickly shook his head while crying anime tears so that he could change the subject but judging by the look Shiro was giving him he caught on his half-truth. Well.....just because he''s good at reading people doesn''t mean Merlin has to stop trying to hide his emotions! Merlin:....well! let''s stop this depressing moment, you wanted to know how Arthur mastered Avalon right? Merlin released an internal sigh of relief seeing Shiro''s attention finally shift only for his hope to dash as his he gave him a final look that clearly said. "We''ll change the topic BUT We won''t forget" Merlin cursed his Student''s preceptiveness! But then he only sighed in defeat as he got ready to give Shiro an Explanation on Avalon. Merlin: Shiro listen carefully these are some things I''ve not even revealed to my King and the Knights of the Round Table, when Arthur pulled the sword out of the stone, the earliest years of his days when he set foot on the battlefield against the Saxons where filled with days when she....!! He! returned from skirmishes always covered in wounds and sometimes he even came back when he was at only an inch away from death. Merlin nodded. Merlin: Good. it seems like your lessons with Scathach are going well and it is precisely because of this reason I had contacted one of the Fae that resided in Britain she was The Lady of the Lake. I requested her to give Arthur an Artifact to make sure he lives while on the battlefield, she said that he was already judged worthy of gaining both a blessing and a weapon but told me that they would hold on to it for more time since Arthur had to prove himself worthy of carrying "that" weapon. Shiro: The Weapon was Excalibur and Avalon right? Merlin: Yes.......but there was one problem. Merlin''s expression suddenly became gloomy as his features darkened. Merlin:.......Shiro this is something that had to done....but that doesn''t mean I liked to do it, even though Arthur gained the Strongest Holy Sword as well as a Scabbard that gave him his healing power and the strongest barrier but because of my decision.....Arthur for the first time questioned his kingship. Shiro was looking at Merlin suprised but he composed himself since he might hear a secret that only he knew aside from Merlin. Merlin: Arthur was more attached to Caliburn since it was the sword that symbolized his kingship and his oaths and if Caliburn wasn''t gotten rid of, Arthur would never accept Excalibur. So I was finding ways to....get rid of it. Merlin features darkened further and Shiro was shocked and could somewhat understand how Arthur felt when his sword was destroyed. Merlin: In one of our campaign, I accompanied Arthur, The enemy commander was a famous Saxon Noble under King Hengist but he was a true warrior and somewhat followed the codes of Chivalry, he was respected even in our army, He challenged Arthur in a one on one duel and Arthur accepted.....and I got my opportunity, one of the oaths Arthur made when he pulled Caliburn was to follow the Code of Chivalry, I had casted a spell on Caliburn that gave it a one time use poison attribute and hid it in one of my illusions when the fight began and the Saxon was hit the poison activated and killed him and since Arthur "used" poison which was against the code of Chivalry, the magic of Caliburn was undone and the sword broke........ There was silence, Shiro was shocked he always thought that maybe King Arthur did a mistake causing the sword to break but he didn''t expect that, Merlin who Arthur trusted the most was the one that destroyed his sword even if it was to protect him and give him a better weapon. Merlin:..........Even though Arthur couldn''t understand how a Holy sword which was nearly indestructible like Caliburn broke, he knew it was somehow because of him and he started to question his right and abillity to rule even though he was given Excalibur and Avalon the seed of doubt was already planted......would you believe that I wanted to destroy that sword for a very long time even though it was created by me? Shiro looked at Merlin incredulously asking him to continue. Merlin: Most people don''t know but.......more than Uther ever could, I and Sir Ector were more of his father than him, who gave him up seeing he was a gir....! nevermind....the point is even with my great power as the Greatest Mage of Britain and one of the strongest Mages in Human History, I wasn''t able to nearly help Arthur as much as I wanted and had him carry the entire country''s burden and more than once I wanted to break that sword that sealed his fate.....that''s why I told you Shiro I''m a horrible teacher. Shiro only leaned back on the tree and closed his eyes for a few moments contemplating what he heard before Merlin spoke again. Merlin: Hahaha looks like I got lost in my memory! sorry you had to hear my rambling now what we''re we talking about?....Hmmmmmm Oh Yes! Avalon! now Shiro, Arthur went on many battles with his army and most of the times he was at the very front along with his Knights that got to fight with him and in times even the passive healing of Avalon wasn''t enough to quickly heal all his injuries and standing still to use the Full Healing of Avalon wasn''t a good idea, so he found a way to use his immense Mana Reserves along with Fine Control to achieve a Higher healing stage of Avalon that was more potent than passive healing but less than Max Healing, that would require you to cease movement while feeding Avalon large amounts of Mana and Stamina this would also cause you to accumulate mental stress faster. Shiro didn''t stop Merlin from explaining but his expression was nonchalant and what he was thinking not even Merlin knew. Merlin: The thing Arthur did was that he used Fine Control of his Large Mana supply from his Dragon core to force Avalon to give him healing power greater than the passive healing which allowed him to ignore shallow wounds as they healed quickly and Major wounds would at the very least close up. I called this Stage Advanced Healing. Merlin appeared rather smug about his naming sense. Shiro looked at Fou who had opened his eyes momentarily and it felt like the two were communicating with stares alone. Shiro: (Atleast it''s better than your supposed name.) Fou:(It is....but his naming sense was still terrible. Now....it just got worse) Shiro nodded. (Agreed) Fou himself closed his eyes again as he relaxed on the branch. Merlin''s brow was twitching his special sixth sense was telling him that these two compatriots where insulting him.....AGAIN! Sometimes Shiro reminds him of Arturia seeing how similar the two of them were sometime all that was missing was Shiro hunting him down with Excalibur in his hand hahaha....haha.....ha.... He jinxed himself didn''t he....... Shiro was looking at Merlin Curiously as he suddenly became depressed, proven that there was a dark cloud above his head. But why did he have a sudden urge to chase him and impale him with Excalibur. But he shook his head and instead asked. Shiro: So how did he accomplish Advanced Healing? Merlin suddenly regained his easy going smile in a split second making his earlier depression look like an illusion. Truly his mood change was even faster than Rin and Luvia''s. Merlin: Well to gain Advanced Healing on Par with Arthur''s you must simulate the same thing he did. It didn''t take a genius to find out what he meant. Shiro: So I need to fight along side using Avalon on my body? Merlin nodded sagely. Merlin: Precisely. For Warriors learning from experience is the best way to advance and what better way than to earn experience than putting your life on the line in a battle against fellow steel. Since you are also an instinctual fighter the gain will be bigger. In short while fighting Shiro will have to multi-task or split his attention while on an enemy and Forcing a large chunk of his Mana inside Avalon using Fine Control simultaneously to increase his healing powers, the Forceful injection of Mana will allow increase in Healing Power and the Fine Control is needed to lower the wastage of Mana and transferring the increased healing throughout his body with the help from Avalon. Learning through theory would take too long since there are many factors to consider so the fastest way was for his body to learn through experience just like his Senpai Arthur. Shiro: One more question Merlin, but when I got the blessing from the Fae she did something which caused some sort of change....No, it was like she took Excalibur...and replaced it with something else. Merlin''s eyes suddenly got serious as he solemnly asked. Merlin: Shiro. Show me the sword. Seeing Merlin in a rare case of seriousness, Shiro quickly called upon Excalibur. Shiro: Excalibur! Since Shiro had Excalibur in its true form not as a Noble Phantasm summoning it was different from his usual Tracing. A Golden Magic circle materialized in front of Shiro as plunged his right hand in it like a portal and pulled out The Strongest Holy Sword, Excalibur in all its glory. Shiro passed it to Merlin who examined the sword in the end he passed it to Shiro with a Frown. Merlin: I don''t know what to say.....it''s without a doubt Excalibur....but at the same time it isn''t. Shiro: What do you mean Merlin? Merlin tapped his staff while closing his eyes in contemplation until finally opening them. Merlin: Well Shiro in simpler terms the power of the sword is the same.....but it''s the presence that is different. Shiro looked at Merlin confused but Merlin only waved his hand dismissively as he asked one crucial question that he realized he should have asked earlier. Merlin:....Shiro...the Fae that you met....do you know her name? Merlin was never this serious but his sixth sense was telling him their was some deeper meaning in this scenario. Shiro: Her name was Vivian. Silence. Merlin''s expression changed from a serious wise Sage to a comical shocked expression as his eyes widened and he dropped his staff. Fou was awake, currently enjoying seeing his former master in distress. Shiro was even more confused unfortunately for him he had accidentally forgotten to research about the Lady of the Lake and didn''t know she and Vivian were one person. And Merlin made the most appropriate response he could muster. Merlin: Huh? Chapter 40 - Not Dead!!! Look guys I told you this week will be irregular updates I will soon release the new chapter but the reason I''m taking my time is because I''m stacking chapters since i ran out of them since my disappearance. Chapter 41 - Shocking Revealation! He had pushed me and encouraged me sometimes without me knowing and before I knew I had not only accomplished my goal but found myself more happy than I''ve ever been, all thanks to Shiro My Best Friend, My Saviour and Brother in everything but blood I shall forever remember this debt. Siegfried Dragonslaying Hero ------------------------------------------ After getting through the shock that the particular Fae that met with Shiro was actually The Lady of the Lake, Vivian. The same Legendary Fae that bestowed to Arturia her own blessing as well as Excalibur and Avalon. Merlin looked at Shiro weirdly. Merlin:....Shiro...you do know that Vivian is "The" Lady of the Lake, Right? Shiro: Oooooh!....wait! the same person who trapped you here? Merlin face vaulted but in a split second got back up like nothing happened. Shiro made a mental note to brush up on his history and find the reason "Why" and "Who" imprisoned Merlin. Shiro: Well it went like this..... -Flashback- Shiro: Ugh! Shiro suddenly jerked while lying down on comfortable grass as he regained consciousness from his fight with Chaos. He knew from his studies with Kiritsugu that the top 10 of the Dead Apostle Ancestors where on a league of their own but he was honestly shocked how even though he had a body which was nearing the peak of bodily potential (Above Olympic Rank, the peak strenght a human body can receive) Weapons of Legend that could act as a Counter to Vampires, Primordial Runes and even a well laid out trap at most he had perhaps made Chaos release 40% perhaps less than 50% of his full capabilities which didn''t include his trump cards. If it wasn''t for Nero Chaos''s arrogance and his luck of having that last Experimental bullet he would have died, or perhaps not since Eva might have saved him. It was times like these he really wanted to be able to release his Reality Marble. (A/N: First Change in new chapters unlike previously mentioned Shiro doesn''t know his incantation) But.....It fu?[email protected] felt good getting such an achievement! of killing an Ancestor of the top 10 ranking even though Chaos was the last place. But Shiro got no response from his partner. Shiro: Huh? Jasper don''t tell me you''re asleep again? When Shiro looked at his wrist, he saw that Jasper wasn''t on it and he was confident that Jasper was on his wrist when he fell unconscious, looking around he came to another conclusion. This wasn''t the Garden of Avalon. The place was just as beautiful as the Garden but there was no stream or tower instead there was a clear blue crystal lake with comforting wind howling gently, there were no trees but the lakeside had bushes and flowers whereas he was a bit away from the lake under the comfortable shade of a tree. The place was comforting and Shiro wouldn''t have minded just laying there perhaps take another nap but with the abscense of his partner and his perverted teacher he was a bit curious about this place, not cautious just curious. Getting up he found to his suprise that his body didn''t have a single injury and his attire was also different gone was his Trench Coat along with his hooded cloak instead he was dressed in white T-shirt that was clinging to his body showing his muscles and lean body made for speed but packing quite the bit of strenght along with dark blue jeans without any shoes, not that he minded he liked the feeling of grass against his feet, it was relaxing. Shiro: Amazing, this place feels like it is making me relax subsciously and the Mana in the air is as high as the Garden or even Dun Scaith. ?????: I am pleased that you find my domain Satisfying. Shiro''s eyes widened for someone to sneak up on him was very hard since even Scathach isn''t able to do so unless she was seriously trying to sneak up on him mainly because of the training she put him through and subjecting him to her boundless killing intent which had done Miracles to his senses, Instinct and reaction time (especially Smell) causing all of them to experience massive growth in the last few years. Only Merlin was able to sneak up on him without being noticed mainly because he was a master in illusions, so this person could very well be a very formidable oppenent perhaps even worse than Chaos. Out of the Boiler and into the frying pan. Shiro: (Just my stupid Luck! I''m already tired fighting Chaos!) Shiro could only pray whoever the newcomer was, he/she was a friendly and if it was a foe he can only rely on Eva, thank God he could still feel the connection to her. Shiro turned around and saw that the Lake was suddenly not so calm anymore, light ripples were spreading from the center, water started churning only in the center point as it took a humanoid shape of a woman before becoming even more finer in detail until a woman was standing on the lake as the warm became serene once again. Shiro had somewhat of a resistance against beauty because of his constant contact with many beautiful woman especially Eva who''s beauty was just otherworldly but he had to admit the woman before him was just plain "Gorgeous". The woman had wavy light blue hair reaching her upper back, Her eyes were a brilliant blue reminiscent of the ocean with specks of green, she had pale white smooth skin and a perfect shapely figure. ...And she was n?k?d. Shiro: (Wow....what a fine...! No! I''m not a Pervert like Merlin! I''m Not!!) Shiro quickly slapped himself while averting his eyes from the "obviously" enticing view, lest he gets a nosebleed. ??????: Greetings Chosen Child of Man, I am known by my brethren Fae as Vyrsraja but for your race I am known as Vivian. The Fae now known as Vivian introduced herself calmly suprising Shiro by her identity as a Magic born Fairy but was confused by the Title she gave him, Chosen Child of Man? Shiro composed himself while also calming his breathing as he looked Vivian in the eye(Not daring to look anywhere else) but even that didn''t hide the appreciation in his eyes for a beautiful woman not in terms of ?ust but appreciation of her beauty like admiring Nature or a work of Art. He gave a Noble bow taught to him by Eva and Merlin. Shiro: The p???sur? is all mine Lady Vivian for what do i owe the p???sur? of such a visit. Vivian didn''t reply immediately simply staring at Shiro like she was studying him before she nodded to herself, she also might have seen the slight discomfort he had trying to maintain eye contact with her as to not offend her by staring at her body. The water beneath her feet was suddenly brought up to her body as it materialized a blue dress with green accents around her body covering her private parts but also hugging her figure and accentuating it even more. Shiro heaved an internal sigh of relief but the appreciation in his eyes didn''t diminish. Shiro: (Truly a beautiful woman''s beauty won''t diminish in any kind of attire....Damn it! I''m thinking more and more like Merlin!) Shiro promised himself he''ll punch Merlin when getting the chance. Vivian: Indeed. Me and my people have been observing you for many Seasons and it is commendable to what you have accomplished in so little time even more so for a goal so righteous if I do say so myself, Prince of Swords. Vivian was speaking in a smooth and calm tone but it was apparent by her tone that she held respect for the young man in front of her who was so different from the other despicable humans of the current age just like a certain King of Britain. Both of them being Different but so alike equally. One burdened to carry the weight of an entire nation by birth only to die alone in a under a lone tree, the other baptized in childhood by flames of Hell no less to eventually carry the burden of being a beacon of Light to an Age in which humans have fallen too far into the Darkness. Yet only having one singular Goal, To make a better place whether it be country or world. Even if it meant sacrificing their own wishes. Shiro blushed a bit in embarrassment to be praised by a beautiful Fairy felt really good especially when his efforts were being recognized by a race known to communicate with great Heroes of Old but he was curious with the titles he was being addressed as? Shiro: I, Thank you for your Praise Lady Vivian but if I may ask why does thou refer to me titles like ''Chosen Child of Man'' and ''Prince of Swords''? Vivian smoothly swung her hand in a graceful Arc causing the Lake water to Materialize two elegant chairs, one behind her and one in front of her. Shiro quirked an Eyebrow and took a step on the lake and found to his astonishment that it only caused a slight ripple whereas for him it was like a solid surface, shrugging his shoulders he walked to his own chair as he sat down in front of the Beautiful Fae. *BURGLE* The water beside him suddenly stirred and out came an elegant silver goblet with some sort of reddish gold liquid within that floated beside Shiro. Vivian had a similar goblet in her hands as she looked at Shiro calmly. Vivian: Drink, even though I took the liberty of healing your internal and external injuries, the Elixir is a favoured drink of my people which will return your strenght to you as well as quenching thirst. Vivian took a sip of her drink and somehow made it look graceful. Vivian: As for your body in the Human Realm it is already being healed by Avalon and your companion who you refer to as "Jasper" is also present there most likely to stand guard after your fight with that Abomination. Apparently the Fae had some sort of dislike for Dead Apostles. Shiro sighed in relief and still showed Vivian respect by giving her a slight bow of his head in appreciation while taking a sip of the Elixir as his eyes widened in surprise. The taste was like delicious honey as it didn''t pose a problem in entering his throat but the most suprising thing was that Shiro felt his exhaustion fading. Shiro: I really appreciate the gesture and hospitality Lady Fae. Vivian nodded. Vivian: About your previous questions let me answer them......our race have been continuously monitoring you ever since that dreadful Demon had caused that Evil fire at the end of your "Holy Grail War" Shiro only paused for a second before his expression became neutral, he had long ago grown past his trauma and the nightmares.....the fire was only a bad memory he used as motivation for his dream. Vivian: We were very much suprised seeing you being the only survivor especially since the Evil had tried to break you by showing you all the sins of Humanity but seeing how you''ve turned out has garnered you much respect among my brethren, who especially like to thank you for hunting the spawns of the original Traitorous Children and killing one of the strongest ones of them, Nero Chaos. Shiro''s neutral expression broke as he blushed in embarrassment while scratching the back of his head. Shiro:...I never knew I garnered such attention from a race such as yours I''m honestly flattered. Vivian gave a rare snort of amusement before fixing her expression. Vivian: Even though my kind''s influence isn''t as colossal as it used to be we can still influence the world, it''s just we didn''t deign ourselves seeing how "low" humans have fallen. Shiro: So? why interfere now? Vivian: You. Shiro''s expression became serious Vivian: Changes have been coming for quite sometime Shiro Emiya and the one who initiated these undercurrents is you. Shiro: And what does your kind have to say about this? Shiro narrowed his eyes while Vivian gave him a small smile. Vivian: We, would like to take your side for the upcoming Change. Shiro could only stare at the beautiful Fairy in shock.