Fate/Blackened Sugar

[] "Let's say that... Assassin and I came to a greater understanding of one another."

You were surprised by that but you scratched your cheek as you gave her an answer, "Let's say that... Assassin and I came to a greater understanding of one another."

"Did we now? I was under the impression that you were too dense to notice," Chiyome said as she crossed her arms.

"And thanks to your efforts, I got a mouthful of the facts," you said with a sigh.

Miyu had a confused look, "Okay..?"

Chiyome had a superior look on her face as she looked at you, "It's nothing to worry about, Lady Miyu."

Miyu blinked with the same confused expression before turning to you, "You went missing for a day. What happened to you?"

"I got caught by Rider's master and imprisoned. I had an armlet that wouldn't let me call for help," you said as you looked at your remaining command seals, "Things happened but I'm here now."

"Good. You promised after all," Miyu said as she glared at you.

You smiled as you saw a familiar orange haired girl in her place. A sigh left your lips as you ruffled her hair, "Of course, I'm not one to break promises."

Miyu broke free of your hand and stepped back, "Good! Now... Get some rest. I have to go see if Ayumi is okay."

"Ayumi? Kirishima Ayumi?" You blinked in surprise.

"I caught her the other night and tied her up. It seems that she takes well to Lady Miyu's presence," Chiyome said from behind you.

"It does feel a little weird to look after an older girl," Miyu admitted with a frown, "But she isn't a bad person. She is strange. Stranger than Manaka."

"Guess I'll have a few words with her when time allows it," you said as you rubbed the back of your neck.

"You stay here and rest. You need it," Miyu said as she gave you a serious look, "Your body is..."

"I know my body better than anyone. I'll be fine," you said as you waved her off. Miyu turned away and went out the door leaving you alone with your Servant.

Chiyome gave you a worried look and said, "At this rate, you won't be able to fight tonight."

"The twelfth already? Boy, this week sure has been eventful," you said with a chuckle, "I'm not surprised one bit that I fell apart."

"Hans," Assassin said as she looked your way.

You met her gaze and smiled, "Tonight, I'm leaving her to you. I can't exactly protect her like this," you said as you held your shoulder.

Chiyome blinked before cracking a small smile, "I understand. Leave it to me."

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You stepped out of your room in the afternoon. You were greeted by the sight of a well furnished living room with a sofa and a couple of armchairs. Miyu was sitting alongside a girl with blonde hair and blue eyes, her expression freezing as you entered.

Luvia was also nearby reading a book and her eyes quickly glanced your way. She set down her book and you stopped just before the an armchair.

"We don't have much time. It's good that you got up," Luvia said as she offered you the seat before you.

Ayumi kept quiet while you only spared her a momentary glance. Assassin stood behind you and you could feel the tension in the air grow as you sat down. Your sleeve hung by your side as you leaned back on your seat.

"Sakura is preparing an area to hold our enemies on the event of the broadcast. We hope to acquire your aid in defending Miss Miyu here but there are a few things that we must get out of the way. You agreed to negotiate the terms of our alliance," Luvia said as she crossed her legs, "But first we'll give you what we wish to achieve."

"The dismantlement of the Grail," you said as you gave her a serious look, "I heard the Matou last night before I passed out."

"Correct. Petty Wars are banned and closely scrutinized by both the Church and Association but their rampant numbers have proven difficult to control by both sides," Luvia explained as she held up her hand, "Instead of containing these wars, the best that could be done would be to participate in them and monitor the situation."

"So these monitors... Don't have wishes themselves but merely keep an eye on the war?" You asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Correct. And if needed, win the Grail to prevent it from being used for nefarious purposes. Given the miniscule power of these Grails compared to the original Fuyuki System, they're just insignificant enough for prominent Magi to not bother with them and for vagabonds to take advantage of their power," Luvia said as she looked at you, "Matou Sakura is one such individual monitoring this war..."

"What does that have to do with me?" You asked her as you narrowed your gaze.

"Lady Miyu vouched for you. Your wish is not one that would bring disaster to the human world or expose the moonlit one to the other humans," Luvia said as she leaned forward.

So she knew...

"I am hesitant however... For your wish is one that may just end up hurting you," Luvia pointed out.

"You're not the first one to tell me that," you smirked in your seat.

"Hans Derrinsmith... Your injuries and scars are marks of your numerous wars. Each one, you won... But you haven't made a wish," Luvia said as she leaned back, "Before we ally ourselves with you, what have you exactly been doing with your prizes?"

Did she mean to uncover the a Grails you were hiding? If you spoke now, you would be revealing your plan on constructing a true Holy Grail War.

Something tells you they won't be happy with that.

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