[] Contact the cops. You need some defensive measures for this trip.
Even when you knew that modern weaponry could do little against possible enemies, it was still something you should have. It was at least to keep you secure while you were alone and it could be useful for when you're in a pinch. You never knew what you could be encountering there that could make Emiya so late.
You and Medb soared over the city before hooking towards the police station. You managed to get there in a minute or so and found that there was a police van waiting for you at the parking lot on the back. The police chief and a few of his trusted men were there as the bull landed before them.
"You sure this is okay?" You asked Medb before the two of you hopped off the beast.
"They're still under my charm. They won't remember this if I order it," Rider assured you as she turned to the cops, "Boys, nice to see you."
"Good morning, our Queen," the cops simultaneously replied in a respectful tone.
"See? Obedient like the pigs they should be," Medb giggled while turning your way.
"Not bad actually," you figured as you walked to the police van.
"We have everything you need. Please take what you'll be using," Chief Edmund replied before Medb blew him a kiss. He tensed up but kept a professional air as he opened the van's backdoor.
You were greeted by the sight of weapons. Automatic rifles, shotguns and handguns greeted you as you whistled in response. You picked up a pump action shotgun and immediately drew knowledge from within yourself. You shook your head before putting it down. Scathach was going to give you an earful for that but you can't help it! It just happens!
"Would it be better if we sent some men with you? From the message it would seem that you would need support," Edmund suggested by your side.
"It'll just cause needless death. We'll handle it as best we can," you replied as you picked up a couple of flash grenades and weighed them in your hand, "Just make sure no one knows about this."
"Of course, Miss Brie," Edmund bowed lightly as you took a utility belt which you strapped around yournwaist.
Sliding in a couple of flash grenades and magazines, you holstered a new handgun before you held a stick. You swung it to the side and watched it extend and crackle with 1 Millon volts.
"Oooh, pretty," Medb purred as she stared at your baton.
"It's not going to hurt Conrad but it's going to give any Leeches something to think about. I could use some black keys but we don't have time. This place was the closest," you said as the cops shut the van.
"Will there anything you need us to do, Mistress?" Edmund asked before Medb turned to him with a smile.
She tapped his scarred face and smirked, "Tell the church to scour the mountain side for leeches. They'll understand. If you're a good boy, you'll get your reward."
She left him with a giggle before hopping up her Bull. Pulling you behind her back, you held on to her shoulders just as the beast kicked off the ground as took the to skies. The wind howled past your ears as your eyes watered from the cold air. You flew before the bull turned in the air to face the mountain.
You went fast. Faster than when Scathach took you on her bike but you weren't in danger of flying off as long as you held on to Rider's shoulders. You both began your descent towards the mountain before Medb zeroed on what looked like an abandoned skiing resort. It was a little ways off from the main highway and seemed to be perched quite high in the mountainside.
The bull landed on its premises and kicked up snow upon impact. You let go of Medb as the two of you hopped down on the snow. You both stared at the resort and immediately felt a change in the air upon arriving. Medb walked forward and touched the air, only to have it shimmer.
"Bounded field," Rider guessed as she turned your way.
You drew your gun and nodded, "Let's take it slow."
She smiled as she held out her hand and had her riding crop appear. Swinging it, she tore through the shimmering air and walked through it. You followed after her to see that the sun had vanished to be replaced by gray storm clouds. The blue skies were hidden away and the air turned dreadfully cold.
Your breath smoked as you turned the flashlight attached to your handgun on for some light. You stepped forward and strained your ears to hear what was in your surroundings.
"No sign of anyone here," you replied as you looked around, "Rider, stay close."
"Ugh. This place sucks," Medb scoffed at the ruined resort's appearance. You looked around and walked towards the front door of the main building.
It seemed that there were footprints leading inside. You opened it and kept your gun raised while Rider crossed her arms beside you. The air was undisturbed for quite a time. You both turned down the corner and looked down to see blood splatters on the floor.
Kneeling down, Rider inspected it before frowning, "It's old but wet."
"How'd you know?" You asked her with a raised eyebrow.
"I've been to many battlefields. I also like seeing handsome guys bleed. I know what blood could look like. This isn't normal though," Rider said as she got up.
"It certainly isn't Emiya's blood. Let's keep looking," you told her as she looked down the hall.
"A fight happened here, that much I could tell," Rider said as she looked into the weathered rooms and offices.
You kept walking and ended up outside once more. The lodges were up the mountain but there were the recreation areas too. You lowered your gun and holstered it.
"Rider can you make a few Warriors? We can have them split up and clear out the area," you suggested as you turned to her.
"Sure," Medb replied as she pricked her finger with her ornate knife.
Droplets of blood fell on the ground and out emerged ten armored and muscled warriors wielding spears and axes. Medb clapped her hands once and placed a hand on her hip.
"Go forth in groups of three. Search the area for living humans and bring them to me. Should you be engaged in battle, blow your horns. Go!" Medb ordered as she tapped her riding crop on her palm.
The Warriors rushed towards the points of interest in the vicinity.
"Luvia's going to be so mad when she hears about this," you breathed as you looked around.
"Let's go searching too," Medb said as she smiled your way, "We could kill time better that way."
"Fine..." You nodded as you had the entire area to investigate. Where could Emiya be?
Looming Darkness
[] Go up a little further the mountain. Make sure you cover the area there.
[] Go back to the main building. Maybe you can find more blood trails there.
[] Visit the lodges. The Warriors should be there but you want to be thorough.
[] Look into the recreation area. There were Warriors there but they might need help looking in there.
[] There's a solitary warehouse to the far side of the resort. You could check in there for anything interesting.
