Fate/Blackened Sugar
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[] "Wow. That's the first time I've seen you decide on something strongly. You've grown up, Miyu."
You were a bit taken aback by her words but you supposed this was to be expected. Miyu knew full well how bad this war could get. In fact, what was happening now was just another reason for her case. You can't argue with her like you would with Sakura. She was just a child but you had to admit that she was intelligent. She may be taught to be the Grail for this War but that didn't mean she would agree to its supposed misuse. Regardless, she seemed to be misunderstanding what you needed from her.
You were still impressed though. Her words alone were enough to make you and Chiyome stop in your tracks. She was determined, almost as if she had it all placed down. That was good, you wanted her to be this way. You were almost proud of her for that but you tried not to smile as you met her gaze. It didn't change the fact that your goals were no longer aligned with the truth drawn out by Ophelia.
"Wow. That's the first time I've seen you decide on something strongly," you pointed out as you relaxed yourself, "You've grown up, Miyu."
"It's less that but I more that I doubted you. I can't let you have the Grail, not for the purposes you want to have it for," Miyu replied as she clenched her fists.
"You're still unsure then? Do you want to hear it from me?" you asked her with a patient tone.
"Why a War? I can understand you fighting these battles but to start one on the scale you're planning is going to end poorly. Everyone here knows that and disagrees. No Wish is worth that much sacrifice, Hans," Miyu replied as she met your gaze.
"Because it's the only way I can draw upon a miracle. A miracle that the Fuyuki Grail could have granted... Or the Child of God's power at its peak. However, the Fuyuki Grail is no more and even then it was tainted and proved to be of no use in its state," you explained as Sakura winced behind you. Luvia gave you a hard look but you ignored them as you continued, "And I couldn't risk your life by asking you to grant my Wish. I don't need you to do that."
"But I can do it, you said it yourself," Miyu argued in a desperate tone.
"I can't ask you to lay down your life for my selfishness. I'd be no different from the people that put you in this situation," you answered while shaking your head.
"And you think waging a War with Seven Grails makes you any better? Think of the lives at stake here!" Miyu snapped at you as she grit her teeth and scowled at you in frustration, "You may be saving me but how many children like me are going to suffer? How many families will be torn apart? Is it worth it, Hans? Because if that's what it'll take then I'll grant your Wish using my life!"
"I promised you didn't I?" you breathed as you walked towards her. Miyu took a step back as you met her gaze, however she didn't go farther than she already had.
You knelt down before her and said, "I'd get you and your Mom out of here... Together."
"It isn't right," Miyu said as she looked at you, "You're..."
"You don't have to agree with me. You're free to hate me. You're free to think I betrayed your trust. But the last thing I want is you giving your life up for me," you told her with a hard tone as you met her gaze, "Don't waste it on a dying man, not when you have so much ahead of you. Besides, your Mother is going to kill me if anything happens to you."
"Tell me, what is your Wish? Tell me your real Wish," Miyu asked as she raised her head.
"I want to apologize to my sister that I failed to protect. When a person dies, their soul returns to Akasha where they dissipate and absorbed by it. Their ego vanishes for good and everything about them vanishes. My aim is to retrieve the blueprint of my sister's Soul and create a duplicate I could allow to live on her own," you explained as you slowly got up.
Luvia's eyes widened and said, "So that's your plan... You've fed us half truths this entire time and your aim is to do that? All that power, all that potential to wield Magic, your aim is not exactly resurrection but something else entirely. You do realize that even if you succeed, what you'll make won't exactly be what you want."
"I've taken that to account. The ego is gone but I have her memories recorded. Every facet of her personality, her memories, her dreams and her wishes, I have it all stored away for this one Victory. My aim is to give that girl the life she was supposed to have. I should have died that night, not her!" you shouted as you faced Luvia as you clenched your fist, "And I'll keep fighting, I'll keep living... And even if I fail in the end, at least before I die I want to hear it from her mouth... If she'll reject me or forgive me. I won't stop, Edelfelt. Everything I've worked for lies on that War."
"There's no guarantee you'll even win," Sakura said as she raised her head, "Hans, just how many more times are you willing to fight?"
"As many times as it ta-"
SMACK
You were sent flying and you hit the ground hard. A fast blow struck you so you half expected to see Luvia standing before you. But instead, it was your Servant. Assassin had her fist raised as she looked down on you.
"That's enough out of you," Chiyome said as she lowered her hand.
"Assassin?" Sakura breathed.
"Forgive him. He's a stupid man," Assassin said as she glanced at Miyu, "His plans and what he intends to do, I agree, they're inexcusable. A desperate and selfish wish that no Magecraft could heal. It's reckless, risky and very, very dangerous. But that would only come to pass should he be left to his own devices. Without counsel and guidance, I foresee it all ending in disaster."
"You don't mince your fucking words," you groaned as you held your cheek.
"That's why you have us Heroic Spirits. To temper you and guide you. You've fought for ten long years, Hans, and I can see you cracking. But don't lose yourself now. I won't allow it, especially after you saved me," Assassin said before she glanced at Miyu, "I know this is much to ask, but would you please hold your decision until the War is over?"
"Knowing this, Assassin, you would still stand by his side?" Luvia questioned her with a frown.
"Yes. From this War to the next, I will fight by his side. Even if he has to summon me once more, I will answer his call. If you can't trust him then trust me at the very least," Assassin requested as she glanced at all those who are present.
Miyu hesitated before she glanced at you. You sighed as you shook your head, "I'm sorry."
Miyu parted her lips to say something but chose not to in the end. The ceiling rumbled and you all looked up to see it come crashing down. You moved grabbed Miyu before raising your barrier while Assassin darted to Luvia and Sakura to get them out of the way. Rocks fell and the ceiling caved in with such force that you could see the sky above you.
You saw the Blackened stand at the edge of the opening he made as Lancer's body fell limp over the wreckage. Sphinxes loomed over the opening and roared before jumping down at the chamber you were all in. Lancer grit her teeth and got up, swinging her scythe as she took on the two monsters descending.
"Lancer?!" Sakura gasped before Luvia grabbed her while Assassin moved to dive down on a Sphinx's back.
You moved rocks out of your surroundings before looking down, "Miyu, are you hurt?"
"I'm fi- Watch out!" Miyu cried out as you turned to see the Blackened Servant stand behind you.
"AEGIS!" you cried out to manifest your shield but with one swing from the man's staff, he was able to shatter it with ease. The Blackened then sent you flying with his open palm, your back smashing into a wall.
"HANS!" Miyu cried out before the Blackened grabbed hold of her.
You coughed out blood as your vision swam. Assassin tried to get at Miyu but two more Sphinxes appeared and overwhelmed her. Sakura and Luvia were running to your side as the Blackened rode on one of his beasts with Miyu in hand. You grunted to see more monsters come in from the hole above.
"Hans, get up! We have to go!" Luvia barked as she pulled you to your feet.
"Wait, we have to get her," you growled as you tried to regain your focus.
"We can't! There's too many of them!" Sakura said as she held you steady, "The tunnel! We have to get in there!"
The three of you tried making your escape but two Sphinxes got in the way, blocking your path. A kunai struck one on the head while another was dragged back by a chain. Lancer and Assassin worked in tandem to bring down as many as possible. You were still surrounded as the two Servants got together and began fighting in earnest.
Assassin called upon black serpents to crush two monsters within its maw before Lancer chopped apart the bodies of Sphinxes that got in her way.
"There's no end to them," Assassin breathed as she watched as her black serpents were torn to sheds.
"That bastard is getting away with Miyu," Lancer hissed as she held her weapon.
"We have to pull back! Lancer, Assassin, withdraw!" Luvia yelled at them.
"We can't. These bastards will collapse the entire passage if someone doesn't keep them busy," Lancer said as she grit her teeth. She then turned to Sakura, "You need to go."
"Lancer?" Sakura blinked in surprise.
"They won't stop until we're all dead. I'll hold them off while I can, just go!" Lancer snarled as she tightened her grip on her scythe.
Assassin glanced at her and hissed, "You can't take them by yourself!"
"Listen, you're the one in better shape between the two of us. If there's more of these things up there then you're the only one who can protect them!" Lancer snapped at Chiyome, "I'm already down an arm! This is fine!"
[] "We don't have time. Assassin we need to go get Miyu back!"
[] You need to find Caren so she can transfer one of your Seals to Sakura so Lancer could be extracted later.
You were a bit taken aback by her words but you supposed this was to be expected. Miyu knew full well how bad this war could get. In fact, what was happening now was just another reason for her case. You can't argue with her like you would with Sakura. She was just a child but you had to admit that she was intelligent. She may be taught to be the Grail for this War but that didn't mean she would agree to its supposed misuse. Regardless, she seemed to be misunderstanding what you needed from her.
You were still impressed though. Her words alone were enough to make you and Chiyome stop in your tracks. She was determined, almost as if she had it all placed down. That was good, you wanted her to be this way. You were almost proud of her for that but you tried not to smile as you met her gaze. It didn't change the fact that your goals were no longer aligned with the truth drawn out by Ophelia.
"Wow. That's the first time I've seen you decide on something strongly," you pointed out as you relaxed yourself, "You've grown up, Miyu."
"It's less that but I more that I doubted you. I can't let you have the Grail, not for the purposes you want to have it for," Miyu replied as she clenched her fists.
"You're still unsure then? Do you want to hear it from me?" you asked her with a patient tone.
"Why a War? I can understand you fighting these battles but to start one on the scale you're planning is going to end poorly. Everyone here knows that and disagrees. No Wish is worth that much sacrifice, Hans," Miyu replied as she met your gaze.
"Because it's the only way I can draw upon a miracle. A miracle that the Fuyuki Grail could have granted... Or the Child of God's power at its peak. However, the Fuyuki Grail is no more and even then it was tainted and proved to be of no use in its state," you explained as Sakura winced behind you. Luvia gave you a hard look but you ignored them as you continued, "And I couldn't risk your life by asking you to grant my Wish. I don't need you to do that."
"But I can do it, you said it yourself," Miyu argued in a desperate tone.
"I can't ask you to lay down your life for my selfishness. I'd be no different from the people that put you in this situation," you answered while shaking your head.
"And you think waging a War with Seven Grails makes you any better? Think of the lives at stake here!" Miyu snapped at you as she grit her teeth and scowled at you in frustration, "You may be saving me but how many children like me are going to suffer? How many families will be torn apart? Is it worth it, Hans? Because if that's what it'll take then I'll grant your Wish using my life!"
"I promised you didn't I?" you breathed as you walked towards her. Miyu took a step back as you met her gaze, however she didn't go farther than she already had.
You knelt down before her and said, "I'd get you and your Mom out of here... Together."
"It isn't right," Miyu said as she looked at you, "You're..."
"You don't have to agree with me. You're free to hate me. You're free to think I betrayed your trust. But the last thing I want is you giving your life up for me," you told her with a hard tone as you met her gaze, "Don't waste it on a dying man, not when you have so much ahead of you. Besides, your Mother is going to kill me if anything happens to you."
"Tell me, what is your Wish? Tell me your real Wish," Miyu asked as she raised her head.
"I want to apologize to my sister that I failed to protect. When a person dies, their soul returns to Akasha where they dissipate and absorbed by it. Their ego vanishes for good and everything about them vanishes. My aim is to retrieve the blueprint of my sister's Soul and create a duplicate I could allow to live on her own," you explained as you slowly got up.
Luvia's eyes widened and said, "So that's your plan... You've fed us half truths this entire time and your aim is to do that? All that power, all that potential to wield Magic, your aim is not exactly resurrection but something else entirely. You do realize that even if you succeed, what you'll make won't exactly be what you want."
"I've taken that to account. The ego is gone but I have her memories recorded. Every facet of her personality, her memories, her dreams and her wishes, I have it all stored away for this one Victory. My aim is to give that girl the life she was supposed to have. I should have died that night, not her!" you shouted as you faced Luvia as you clenched your fist, "And I'll keep fighting, I'll keep living... And even if I fail in the end, at least before I die I want to hear it from her mouth... If she'll reject me or forgive me. I won't stop, Edelfelt. Everything I've worked for lies on that War."
"There's no guarantee you'll even win," Sakura said as she raised her head, "Hans, just how many more times are you willing to fight?"
"As many times as it ta-"
SMACK
You were sent flying and you hit the ground hard. A fast blow struck you so you half expected to see Luvia standing before you. But instead, it was your Servant. Assassin had her fist raised as she looked down on you.
"That's enough out of you," Chiyome said as she lowered her hand.
"Assassin?" Sakura breathed.
"Forgive him. He's a stupid man," Assassin said as she glanced at Miyu, "His plans and what he intends to do, I agree, they're inexcusable. A desperate and selfish wish that no Magecraft could heal. It's reckless, risky and very, very dangerous. But that would only come to pass should he be left to his own devices. Without counsel and guidance, I foresee it all ending in disaster."
"You don't mince your fucking words," you groaned as you held your cheek.
"That's why you have us Heroic Spirits. To temper you and guide you. You've fought for ten long years, Hans, and I can see you cracking. But don't lose yourself now. I won't allow it, especially after you saved me," Assassin said before she glanced at Miyu, "I know this is much to ask, but would you please hold your decision until the War is over?"
"Knowing this, Assassin, you would still stand by his side?" Luvia questioned her with a frown.
"Yes. From this War to the next, I will fight by his side. Even if he has to summon me once more, I will answer his call. If you can't trust him then trust me at the very least," Assassin requested as she glanced at all those who are present.
Miyu hesitated before she glanced at you. You sighed as you shook your head, "I'm sorry."
Miyu parted her lips to say something but chose not to in the end. The ceiling rumbled and you all looked up to see it come crashing down. You moved grabbed Miyu before raising your barrier while Assassin darted to Luvia and Sakura to get them out of the way. Rocks fell and the ceiling caved in with such force that you could see the sky above you.
You saw the Blackened stand at the edge of the opening he made as Lancer's body fell limp over the wreckage. Sphinxes loomed over the opening and roared before jumping down at the chamber you were all in. Lancer grit her teeth and got up, swinging her scythe as she took on the two monsters descending.
"Lancer?!" Sakura gasped before Luvia grabbed her while Assassin moved to dive down on a Sphinx's back.
You moved rocks out of your surroundings before looking down, "Miyu, are you hurt?"
"I'm fi- Watch out!" Miyu cried out as you turned to see the Blackened Servant stand behind you.
"AEGIS!" you cried out to manifest your shield but with one swing from the man's staff, he was able to shatter it with ease. The Blackened then sent you flying with his open palm, your back smashing into a wall.
"HANS!" Miyu cried out before the Blackened grabbed hold of her.
You coughed out blood as your vision swam. Assassin tried to get at Miyu but two more Sphinxes appeared and overwhelmed her. Sakura and Luvia were running to your side as the Blackened rode on one of his beasts with Miyu in hand. You grunted to see more monsters come in from the hole above.
"Hans, get up! We have to go!" Luvia barked as she pulled you to your feet.
"Wait, we have to get her," you growled as you tried to regain your focus.
"We can't! There's too many of them!" Sakura said as she held you steady, "The tunnel! We have to get in there!"
The three of you tried making your escape but two Sphinxes got in the way, blocking your path. A kunai struck one on the head while another was dragged back by a chain. Lancer and Assassin worked in tandem to bring down as many as possible. You were still surrounded as the two Servants got together and began fighting in earnest.
Assassin called upon black serpents to crush two monsters within its maw before Lancer chopped apart the bodies of Sphinxes that got in her way.
"There's no end to them," Assassin breathed as she watched as her black serpents were torn to sheds.
"That bastard is getting away with Miyu," Lancer hissed as she held her weapon.
"We have to pull back! Lancer, Assassin, withdraw!" Luvia yelled at them.
"We can't. These bastards will collapse the entire passage if someone doesn't keep them busy," Lancer said as she grit her teeth. She then turned to Sakura, "You need to go."
"Lancer?" Sakura blinked in surprise.
"They won't stop until we're all dead. I'll hold them off while I can, just go!" Lancer snarled as she tightened her grip on her scythe.
Assassin glanced at her and hissed, "You can't take them by yourself!"
"Listen, you're the one in better shape between the two of us. If there's more of these things up there then you're the only one who can protect them!" Lancer snapped at Chiyome, "I'm already down an arm! This is fine!"
Chase
[] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
[] "We don't have time. Assassin we need to go get Miyu back!"
[] You need to find Caren so she can transfer one of your Seals to Sakura so Lancer could be extracted later.
- Location
- The End of Glory
[X] "We don't have time. Assassin we need to go get Miyu back!"
Baron Ouroboros
Emerald Leaves and Crimson Petals
- Location
- Vancouver
- Pronouns
- He/Him
[X] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
[X] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
ChildishChimera
A umbran summon
- Location
- New York
[X] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
ChildishChimera
A umbran summon
- Location
- New York
We have a extra seal we can call back Assassin.
Frozen Flame
Fragment of the Devourer
- Location
- The Darkness Beyond Time
[X] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
- Location
- West Michigan
[x] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
- Location
- Somewhere North of south
[X] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
AnonymousRabbit
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[] "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
You decided to cut in and speak up, "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
Assassin turned to you and frowned, "Wait, you're going out there on your own?"
"This is the better choice, now back us up!" you barked.
Luvia and Sakura supported you as the three of you made your way to the passage. More Sphinxes arrived and forced the two Servants to face them down. Your group managed to get in the passage as the sounds of battle echoed behind you. If things went sideways, you can always call Assassin back to your side.
Glancing down at Sakura, you found that she was out of Command Seals somehow. You don't know when she ran out but it must be recent She did fight Saber while you took care of Archer so it must be during that time. You sadly didn't have the time to think about it as your group entered the Catacombs beneath the city.
Luvia let you go and activated the gemstones she had placed within to light your path.
"What does the Blackened want with Miyu?" Luvia questioned you with a narrowed look.
"Well, considering that she's the Grail then I suppose it wants to keep her safe and out of our hands for now. Whenever a Servant dies the magical energy that's supposed to go to Miyu is siphoned, calling forth a Blackened in their place," you explained as the three of you moved, "I explained that much to you the last time but that was how Manaka did it in the past. The Blackened are lesser Heroic Spirits but this one we're up against seems a cut above the rest."
"You mean this has something to do with Ayumi?" Sakura asked from your side.
"If Ayumi was Manaka then the Blackened can be controlled but as herself, Ayumi can't do anything. It's like an out of control Machine, it can't be stopped unless we find the source of it. I know where but I'm not sure if that even is the right place anymore," you guessed as you kept walking.
"Whatever the case, we can't afford to let this continue. We have to meet up with Artoria," Sakura said as she walked by your side.
The three of you kept on moving until you reached the end of the tunnel. You were then met with a staircase leading upwards to which you ascended into another mausoleum. Luvia let you go for the moment and knocked down the door, turning to the side to see where the monsters were gathered and the sounds of Assassin fighting alongside Lancer was heard.
You stepped out to see that one particular Sphinx had taken off to the sky. That should be Miyu but how were you going to get to her at this rate?
"We can't catch her now. We have to retreat," you decided as you shook your head.
"We have no choice then," Luvia sighed as she looked up the air before Sakura moved.
"Watch out!" she yelled before pushing Luvia out of the way of a Sphinx descending nearby. You turned as the creature spread its wings and set its claws on fire. You held up your hand and fired flaming darts at its hide before you rolled back to evade its swipe. It snapped at you but you managed to evade it, allowing Luvia the opening to deliver a drop kick right on its head and sending it crashing into the Mausoleum.
Sakura drew her arrows and fired twice, lodging them into the creature's hide and sapping it of its strength.
"Run!" you barked as you fired a signal light into the air.
Hopefully Artoria and Caren can get the memo. You and the others decided to make a break for it to escape the area. Most of the Sphinxes descended towards where Lancer and Assassin were and few took notice of your escape. Why were they fixated on the Servants? Could there be a reason? Was it just their instincts or was there something else guiding them?
"Assassin, how are things?" you asked as you kept running.
"There's many of them. We can only handle so much. Lancer's wound is impeding her full potential but she's been using her Mystic Eyes to compensate. We're fine for now, what about you?"
You turned to see four Sphinxes come for you through the air.
"Could be better," you growled as you kept running. You looked up ahead to reach the end of the cemetery, only for something to appear in the horizon. You immediately a large heavy weight drop in the pit of your stomach once you saw the sword Chiyome wielded in the hands of a man in the distance.
Saber stood up ahead with his weapon drawn, crackling with power as he looked up from beneath his hat.
Almost immediately you felt your heart rate spike as you moved to knock both Luvia and Sakura down. The Servant swung his sword and cut through the air, splitting apart numerous monsters as they all exploded one by one. You felt the air quake above you as you grit your teeth.
Luvia gasped and raised a barrier above your group before she realized what had happened.
Saber stood in the distance before someone else walked past him with an amused look on her face. Minerva revealed herself as she spread her arms.
"Brother! You look like you're in dire need of help," Minerva called out to you as she smiled your way.
"Goddammit," you breathed as you tried getting up.
"Unfortunately you will not get any from me," Minerva chuckled as she pulled the slide of her handgun.
More Sphinxes appeared but they all seemed to gravitate towards Saber. The man pulled Minerva back by her clothes and sliced through one Sphinx before blowing through another with a thrust.
"Be more careful," Saber warned her as she laughed.
"Apologies. I was just excited," Minerva said as you faced her, "Well, Brother? Ready to die now?"
[] Minerva only wanted you. You'll split off from Luvia and Sakura so they can get to safety. You'll lure this Murder Doll away.
[] You need your Servant now. Use your Command Seal to summon Assassin as she grabs Lancer with her.
[] Buy time. The flare should catch Artoria and Caren's attention. If you can make Minerva dance to your tune, they could save you from getting murdered.
You decided to cut in and speak up, "Assassin, support her. Make sure you two come out alive."
Assassin turned to you and frowned, "Wait, you're going out there on your own?"
"This is the better choice, now back us up!" you barked.
Luvia and Sakura supported you as the three of you made your way to the passage. More Sphinxes arrived and forced the two Servants to face them down. Your group managed to get in the passage as the sounds of battle echoed behind you. If things went sideways, you can always call Assassin back to your side.
Glancing down at Sakura, you found that she was out of Command Seals somehow. You don't know when she ran out but it must be recent She did fight Saber while you took care of Archer so it must be during that time. You sadly didn't have the time to think about it as your group entered the Catacombs beneath the city.
Luvia let you go and activated the gemstones she had placed within to light your path.
"What does the Blackened want with Miyu?" Luvia questioned you with a narrowed look.
"Well, considering that she's the Grail then I suppose it wants to keep her safe and out of our hands for now. Whenever a Servant dies the magical energy that's supposed to go to Miyu is siphoned, calling forth a Blackened in their place," you explained as the three of you moved, "I explained that much to you the last time but that was how Manaka did it in the past. The Blackened are lesser Heroic Spirits but this one we're up against seems a cut above the rest."
"You mean this has something to do with Ayumi?" Sakura asked from your side.
"If Ayumi was Manaka then the Blackened can be controlled but as herself, Ayumi can't do anything. It's like an out of control Machine, it can't be stopped unless we find the source of it. I know where but I'm not sure if that even is the right place anymore," you guessed as you kept walking.
"Whatever the case, we can't afford to let this continue. We have to meet up with Artoria," Sakura said as she walked by your side.
The three of you kept on moving until you reached the end of the tunnel. You were then met with a staircase leading upwards to which you ascended into another mausoleum. Luvia let you go for the moment and knocked down the door, turning to the side to see where the monsters were gathered and the sounds of Assassin fighting alongside Lancer was heard.
You stepped out to see that one particular Sphinx had taken off to the sky. That should be Miyu but how were you going to get to her at this rate?
"We can't catch her now. We have to retreat," you decided as you shook your head.
"We have no choice then," Luvia sighed as she looked up the air before Sakura moved.
"Watch out!" she yelled before pushing Luvia out of the way of a Sphinx descending nearby. You turned as the creature spread its wings and set its claws on fire. You held up your hand and fired flaming darts at its hide before you rolled back to evade its swipe. It snapped at you but you managed to evade it, allowing Luvia the opening to deliver a drop kick right on its head and sending it crashing into the Mausoleum.
Sakura drew her arrows and fired twice, lodging them into the creature's hide and sapping it of its strength.
"Run!" you barked as you fired a signal light into the air.
Hopefully Artoria and Caren can get the memo. You and the others decided to make a break for it to escape the area. Most of the Sphinxes descended towards where Lancer and Assassin were and few took notice of your escape. Why were they fixated on the Servants? Could there be a reason? Was it just their instincts or was there something else guiding them?
"Assassin, how are things?" you asked as you kept running.
"There's many of them. We can only handle so much. Lancer's wound is impeding her full potential but she's been using her Mystic Eyes to compensate. We're fine for now, what about you?"
You turned to see four Sphinxes come for you through the air.
"Could be better," you growled as you kept running. You looked up ahead to reach the end of the cemetery, only for something to appear in the horizon. You immediately a large heavy weight drop in the pit of your stomach once you saw the sword Chiyome wielded in the hands of a man in the distance.
Saber stood up ahead with his weapon drawn, crackling with power as he looked up from beneath his hat.
Almost immediately you felt your heart rate spike as you moved to knock both Luvia and Sakura down. The Servant swung his sword and cut through the air, splitting apart numerous monsters as they all exploded one by one. You felt the air quake above you as you grit your teeth.
Luvia gasped and raised a barrier above your group before she realized what had happened.
Saber stood in the distance before someone else walked past him with an amused look on her face. Minerva revealed herself as she spread her arms.
"Brother! You look like you're in dire need of help," Minerva called out to you as she smiled your way.
"Goddammit," you breathed as you tried getting up.
"Unfortunately you will not get any from me," Minerva chuckled as she pulled the slide of her handgun.
More Sphinxes appeared but they all seemed to gravitate towards Saber. The man pulled Minerva back by her clothes and sliced through one Sphinx before blowing through another with a thrust.
"Be more careful," Saber warned her as she laughed.
"Apologies. I was just excited," Minerva said as you faced her, "Well, Brother? Ready to die now?"
Critical Point
[] Minerva only wanted you. You'll split off from Luvia and Sakura so they can get to safety. You'll lure this Murder Doll away.
[] You need your Servant now. Use your Command Seal to summon Assassin as she grabs Lancer with her.
[] Buy time. The flare should catch Artoria and Caren's attention. If you can make Minerva dance to your tune, they could save you from getting murdered.
[X] You need your Servant now. Use your Command Seal to summon Assassin as she grabs Lancer with her.