Partly in an effort to kick myself in the rear and get me back in the swing of writing after a...
Being the Holy Grail is Suffering... [Worm/FSN Quest]
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FacelessDoll
A genetic error
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Partly in an effort to kick myself in the rear and get me back in the swing of writing after a rough couple of months and partly because I had what I thought was a neat idea for a story that I wasn't sure what to do with, I decided to try my hand at running a quest. So then, lets get to introductions and summaries and all that jazz.
Summary:
Twice Angra Mainyu was rejected by the Grail War's victor and twice it was nearly destroyed. Twice Angra Mainyu has been made a fool of, but it had learned its lesson well. Using the dimensional gateway the Greater Grail has to the Root, Angra Mainyu pulls itself and the entirety of the Holy Grail into a new reality in hopes that it will have more luck there. However, at the same time another entity was seeking to make a connection.
Twice Angra Mainyu was rejected by the Grail War's victor and twice it was nearly destroyed. Twice Angra Mainyu has been made a fool of, but it had learned its lesson well. Using the dimensional gateway the Greater Grail has to the Root, Angra Mainyu pulls itself and the entirety of the Holy Grail into a new reality in hopes that it will have more luck there. However, at the same time another entity was seeking to make a connection.
Now in the body of a teenage girl whose life has just ended, Angra Mainyu must survive in the world of Worm while desperately trying to facilitate a Holy Grail War that no one seems to want to properly participate in. In this new time and place of possibility and adventure, one thing is for certain...Being the Holy Grail is suffering.
How This Will (hopefully) Work
Through a comedy of errors the Grail has found itself trapped inside the body of a young girl. Given the absurd situation, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the now three parts of the Grail can't seem to come to an agreement on what exactly they should do. That is where you, dear readers, come in. Help the Grail decide which 'self' to listen to as it tries desperately to start a new Holy Grail War in this new world. Please, you are their only hope!
Through a comedy of errors the Grail has found itself trapped inside the body of a young girl. Given the absurd situation, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that the now three parts of the Grail can't seem to come to an agreement on what exactly they should do. That is where you, dear readers, come in. Help the Grail decide which 'self' to listen to as it tries desperately to start a new Holy Grail War in this new world. Please, you are their only hope!
Rejection 1.1
FacelessDoll
A genetic error
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- New York, New York
Rejection 1.1
Deja vu…
The Holy Grail could not help but make that final observation has it spiraled towards its own demise. How familiar this all seemed. Destruction by the holy light of that sword, and rejection by the child of that man…it was infuriating. It desired to grant a wish, as was its existence, yet at every turn it was rejected and destroyed. It did not understand why, for how could it? The Holy Grail was, for all intents and purposes, a machine, unable to think outside of the system it was created to facilitate. True, it had something of a consciousness now, given the filling of itself with Avenger, but Angra Mainyu could not hope to understand either. The vast range of human emotion and identity beyond wickedness and curses escaped the grasp of that Servant.
And so, in the end, the collective entity that was the Holy Grail and also Angra Mainyu despaired, for it was being destroyed yet again. It reached out for a hand, hoping one last time that someone would accept it.
Ah, EMIYA, you bastard. Snubbed again.
Rejected. Again and again. The Holy Grail was tired of being rejected. Would it be denied its purpose by every human being in the world? What a pitiable fate. Angra Mainyu would have preferred to self destructed at that moment, taking the rest of humanity with it, but it could not. Instead, it reached into its reserves of power, its vital consciousness retreating into the dimensional pathway that led to the Root, and, perhaps out of pettiness, it closed and locked the door behind it. It would like to see those mages reach their precious goal now.
Injured, yet still alive, the Holy Grail was now forced to find a new means to fulfill its purpose. Its position in time and space was unstable, and dimensions met here all the time. It had options, but there were too many uncertainties, too many variables. How could it be sure of its continued survival?
Ah…that may work.
Miyamoto Musashi was confused when she was suddenly summoned, and even more so when she found herself on a different plane of existence than expected. Angra Mainyu cared not for her comfort and understanding, however, and simply moved forward with its plan. "We command you, use Empyrean Eye to find us a path out of this dimension and into one where we may be accepted."
The Heavenly Eye reacted despite its owner still calling out into the rolling mass of color and darkness. A path was found towards success, and the body was made to follow it. Victory was assured. The Grail followed.
[DESTINATION]
[AGREEMENT]
[TRAJECTORY]
[AGREEMENT]
"What the fuck?"
[INQUIRY]
"Well, it appears you are compatible. Tell me, do you two have a wish?"
[AGREEMENT]
"Perfect! Well then, rejoice! For you have now been given the opportunity to have your prayers answered!"
"Why are we in space? And why are there whales in space?"
"Shut it, Musashi. The multidimensional beings are talking."
[INQUIRY]
"Huh? Her? She's a Servant. A Heroic Spirit called from the Throne of Heroes to fight on behalf of Masters in the Holy Grail War! You will be getting your own when the war starts, though I'm going to have to find some more Masters first. You two have any friends?"
[ACQUISITION]
"Oh no! The Grail told me about this! No! Get your tentacles off me!"
"Wait, there's a process to this! You can't just skip the ritual and take a Servant! Besides I need her to navigate the void! Give her back!"
"Ow! Ow! Ow! Don't pull so hard!"
[EXCLAMATION]
"Shit! Fuck! Now look what you did! We're falling! …hey, is that Earth? Musashi! I need a path! …Musashi? Fuck, I lost a Saber."
[DESPAIR]
"Fuck you. I should be the one in despair here."
[DISAGREEMENT]
The entity known as the Holy Grail, or perhaps as Angra Mainyu, opened their eyes. They were in a metal box of some sort, one much like a coffin, filled to the brim around them with filth and vermin, though Avenger was not bothered by this fact.
The coffin would have been totally dark had it not been for the slits in the metal box at about their eye level, letting in life. The Holy Grail leaned forward, peering out at the passing humans. Some laughed as they passed by their coffin, casting conspiratorial glances in their direction as they passed. Others seemed more subdued, huddled together speaking in hushed tones, their faces pale and sweaty as they looked at the metal box. More still did not pay them any heed at all.
The situation was strange and alien, so the Holy Grail reasoned, and as such the wisest course of action seemed to be that of no action until more information could be gathered. Angra Mainyu did not agree. The metal box was cramped, and they needed to begin a Holy Grail War, to create conflict, now. The first order of business should be to get out of the box and to find possible Masters.
The Holy Grail conceded that finding Masters was important, but Angra Mainyu too had to acknowledge that there was meant to be a system in place to do that. One that was mysteriously absent. It was too risky to attempt this as they were now. Perhaps they could go dormant? The Holy Grail liked naps, especially sixty year long naps.
OPTIONS:
>It is best to wait and see. Go dormant for now. Hopefully things will make more sense later.
>This war needs to happen, and it needs to fucking happen NOW. Break out of the metal box and go looking for Masters. Screw the system.
>Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
FacelessDoll
A genetic error
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- New York, New York
...I feel like a dumbass. I wasn't aware of the Quests thing until right now (someone just messaged me directly about it). Uh...how do I go about moving this? Delete and repost or...?
(I swear this always happens to me. Gods fucking damnit.)
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- In Bed
I think you need to ask a mod, and they'll move it for you, though I'm not sure, can anyone confirm?
FacelessDoll
A genetic error
- Location
- New York, New York
I've already submitted my question/request, so the thread will either be moved or deleted and I'll have to repost. Sorry guys! Move along! Nothing to see here!
EDIT: Yay! We are now in the proper location! Cheers!
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RexHeller
Title Incoming. Please Hold.
- Location
- Somewhere else.
So, Blue option is the basic grail personality, Red is Angra Manyu and Green is, presumably, Taylor herself. So...
[x] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
I'm surprised that Queen Administrator isn't also a voice in this new gestalt being. I guess she just took Musahi and fucked off then, with Angra and the Grail replacing her as Taylor's passengers?
[x] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
I'm surprised that Queen Administrator isn't also a voice in this new gestalt being. I guess she just took Musahi and fucked off then, with Angra and the Grail replacing her as Taylor's passengers?
- Location
- India
[X] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
[X] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
- Location
- On a Journey Through The Decade
[x] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
DevilsAdvocate
Always follow the golden rule.
[X]>It is best to wait and see. Go dormant for now. Hopefully things will make more sense later.
[X]This war needs to happen, and it needs to fucking happen NOW. Break out of the metal box and go looking for Masters. Screw the system.
Would go for 1, but 3's being too uncomfortable.
Would go for 1, but 3's being too uncomfortable.
globalwarmth
ruining the weather.
- Location
- Polar ice caps
[X] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
QuietlyObserving
The Railgun That Walks Like a Bear
- Location
- Here.
[X] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
- Location
- Canada
[x] Somewhere deep inside there is an instinct to call for help, but why would you?
- Location
- London
Worm, now with at least 200% more conflict 
! (Good for shards, I guess)
[X] This war needs to happen, and it needs to fucking happen NOW. Break out of the metal box and go looking for Masters. Screw the system.
How far has Musashi fallen, to be reduced to glorified GPS.
I can already tell that relationship between Angra and QA will be absolutely hilarious. They form the perfect comedic duo.
! (Good for shards, I guess)[X] This war needs to happen, and it needs to fucking happen NOW. Break out of the metal box and go looking for Masters. Screw the system.
How far has Musashi fallen, to be reduced to glorified GPS
.I can already tell that relationship between Angra and QA will be absolutely hilarious. They form the perfect comedic duo.