A Full Moon 1.6
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You could've carried Siegfried towards your other Servants for help or have tried to come up with a way to save Saber with your Marble Phantasm, but time was of the essence!
So it was only natural that you chose the best option you could think of. Summoning a Servant and you didn't think twice on who to call.
The Servant who helped you defeat Roa once and for all and the wisest person you knew, probably. If there was anyone who could save Siegfried, then it was your golden Archer.
"Gil, I need you right now!" The cry for help spilled from your lips just as a small figure appears right next to you.
"Mast-" The young Archer looks bewildered for a moment until he notices your panicked expression and immediately looks past you to Siegfried, his expression tenses for a moment before he flashes you a relieved smile.
"I see, a poison that could make even gods ill, it's a wonder that he's still alive, but don't worry Master he'll make it." Gil reassures you "No poison is beyond my ability to cure after all." A golden portal deposits a single glass bottle into Archer's waiting hand. The sparkling liquid held within was as clear as the transparent bottle that contained it, giving off the illusion that there was nothing within, if not for the sparkling bubbles betraying it presence.
You watch as Gilgamesh uncorks the bottle and simply pours the liquid on Siegfried's back, the reaction was immediate as the liquid violently fizzed upon contact with the open green veins. What came next was as quick as lightning, but nowhere near fast enough to escape your notice.
Green ichor was consumed by a tide of nothing, the transparent liquid sought out the poison like a starving man greedily devouring a feast fit for a king, until the toxins held within the Dragon Slayer's body were no more.
The next moment there was no sign of the poison killing Saber, nor the curious liquid that had saved the Knight's life. If a normal human were to witness that they would be scratching their heads in confusion not being able to see the nigh instantaneous reaction.
"That easy?" You hesitantly ask in disbelief.
The mistake you had made was fixed within a literal moment's notice, then again you could expect nothing less of Gil.
Archer was probably going to say something, but you beat him to the punch sweeping the little tyke into your arms and giving him an affectionate squeeze, you might've forgotten to hold back as you hear the boy's bones creak.
"I should've… worn some armor…" Gil weakly mutters from between your grasp, you loosen your hold a little in response a light blush of embarrassment dusting your cheeks, sometimes you forget you own strength or maybe it was your newly returned strength?
"Master, could you let me go? I wasn't finished helping Siegfried…" The golden Archer protests while trying to point at Saber and he was right like always, while the poison seemed to be gone Siegfried's back was still riddled with wounds.
You reluctantly let Gilgamesh down, allowing him to finish helping Saber.
Now free Archer pulled out another concoction while returning the empty glass bottle this time it was a bright cherry red.
Following the same simple steps he used earlier, Gil poured the reddish liquid on top of the Dragon Blooded Warrior's back, forcing his wounds to sizzle closed. The golden Archer then turned to you giving a nod "We're lucky the poison didn't damage his spiritual core, honestly you have impeccable timing Master. If you called me just a bit later, that poison would have spread to his core and saving Saber would've been nearly impossible by then. "
Grhk, you really were cutting it close, if you decided on any of the slower options Siegfried…
No, there was no point of focusing on what could've been, especially when you chose the right option!
On another note Gil really had an answer for everything didn't he? Yes, it truly was the right call to summon Gilgamesh he could solve nearly every problem that came your way.
Grinning a satisfied smile at a job well done, you move to give Archer another bone crushing hug when he disappears into golden motes!?
You wildly look around to spot the small Archer when a voice rings in your head, 'Don't worry Master, I just Astralized.'
"Gil?! What's happening, why did you disappear and how can I hear you in my head?" You ask in surprise "Wait didn't you do something similar in the throne room earlier?"
'Almost all Servants are capable of telepathically communicating with their Master due to the bond between them. It works both ways too, try it Master." Gil's voice echoes through your head once again.
You could speak into your Servants head's? Well this was certainly interesting, unfortunately you didn't have a clue on how to use this new ability. Still that didn't mean you wouldn't try!
At first you try to speak into your own head, but that doesn't seem to work; Well of course it wouldn't, or your Servants would be able to read your mind. The next attempt does the trick as you focus your intent on the bonds you have with your Servants, using the ever-present drain on your reserves as a focus.
You choose the bond that shines like molten gold in your mind's eye 'Like this Gil?'
'Yeah you got it Master! Now on to your next question, Servants can astralize to conserve mana, it bars a Servants ability to interact with the World in exchange though."
That was neat, but…
"Why did you Astralize Gil? You don't need to conserve mana right now, do you?" You're quite confused as to why Gil suddenly decided to disappear on you.
'Ah, well… Master! Siegfried is waking up!' Gil's voice urgently replied.
You turn to see that Archer was correct, in fact Saber was already standing up, albeit shakily.
Pointing your finger at Saber you admonish the knight, "Siegfried you almost died, what do you have to say for yourself?"
Saber looks guiltily at the ground as he apologizes "…Sorry."
Your expression softens, "Next time tell me if my plans aren't the best, just don't worry me like that again, alright?"
Siegfried looks you in the eyes giving a resolute nod "I'll try my best Master."
"Master," Gil speaks up, no longer astralized "You should probably stop Karna and Arjuna before the last group arrives."
"Who's arriving?" You ask turning towards the small Archer, who responds in kind with a mischievous smirk "Oh just this war's Ruler along with Saber of Red and Lancer of Black."
"Another Ruler? Wasn't Kotomine also a Ruler Servant?" You can't help but ask.
Gil gives a nod "Yeah he was, Ruler's are Servants who's special skills involve having two command spells they can use for each Servant and true name discernment. Honestly, they're a pain to deal with, which is why we need to stop that fight and prepare for Ruler's arrival."
"Whaaat!!! Kotomine had command spells for everyone!?" You yell in shock, could Kotomine have ordered your Servants dead at anytime using a Command Seal?
Gil shook in head "No, Ruler's only receive a set of seals for the Servants involved with their assigned Grail War. Kotomine was from the previous Holy Grail War, so he didn't have any seals for this War's Servants other than the ones he seized."
Oh, well that was reassuring, still…
"Doesn't this mean that the Ruler who's coming has command seals that apply to all of us?" Siegfried asks the question you were too afraid to ask yourself.
Gil gives a small nod confirming Saber's thoughts.
Siegfried's expression pulls down into a thoughtful frown "Do you have any idea as to what this Servant's goal is?"
"I'm not sure, Ruler's tend to have no desires; it's why they're chosen for their Class in the first place. At least that's how Rulers are supposed to be but considering Kotomine's goals despite his Class, that's obviously not always the case. So, no I don't really have much of an idea as to what Ruler wants, I would need to meet them in person to truly grasp who they are, which is why we should prepare for the worst-case scenario." Archer gives small shrug after saying this.
How could Gil not know?
"Why didn't you tell me about this before Gil?" You look at Gilgamesh with narrowed eyes slightly miffed.
"Ahah, uhm there were more important things to do?" Was that an answer or a question?
"Okay so why don't you just scry this Ruler like you did with Shuten and Astolfo?" That's something that's been bugging you the moment he mentioned it, why couldn't he just find out what this Ruler guy stood for like he did with those two Servants?
Gil looks away with a blush as he pays particular attention to his sandals, while muttering "This Ruler has a skill that makes scrying them dangerous when paired with their Command Seals, It's just too risky.
"Haah," Taking a sigh you try to articulate your thoughts "So we need to stop Arjuna's fight, how are we supposed do that?"
Gil puts a hand to his chin in thought "You could use two command seals to stop them or just get between them. Each option comes with its own problems, but either should work."
The young Archer glances at your arms for a second before he continues "Speaking of Command Seals there is another option Master, one which would make Ruler far less of a threat."
You along with Saber pay full attention to Gil as he continues, "You have twelve Red Command Seals which is barely enough to counter Ruler, that unfortunately can't be said for the other factions' seals which you only have seven of."
You can't help but grimace at Gil's statement, so Ruler had more seals than you did for the Black Faction? That wasn't good, not good at all…
"Fortunately I have plenty of Command Seals in my Gate, so you don't have to worry on that front Master." Your mood instantly brightens at Gil once again proving that he had an answer for every problem "However it will take time to properly bond the seals to you, time we could be using to stop the Indian brother's duel."
"Uhm…?" Couldn't you just stop them after getting the new seals or vice versa with stopping them then getting the new seals?
Gil easily read your confusion answering the unasked question "You can only stop one of them at a time giving the one who isn't under the seal's influence a guaranteed win."
Oh, they would be pretty upset about that wouldn't they? You would definitely be extremely angry if someone ordered you to lose to Altrouge and you actually lost because of that.
"That and we're short on time Master, we can't both stop the brothers and give you the new Seals before Ruler's team arrives, you'll have to choose." Gil finishes off explanation.
Okay you would just get the new seals then, you give Gil a cheery answer "Okay I'll get the new seals Gil, Karna and Arjuna are going to be fine, they're just having a little sibling rivalry right now!"
Gil winces "Uhmm, Master?" You tilt your head at him "They're trying to kill each other; They won't stop until one of them is dead…"
Oh….
"So If Master ordered one of them to stop fighting the other brother would finish off their sibling before master could order the second to stop…" Siegfried reasons to himself outloud "Someone would need to be there to stop them just at that moment if only for the second seal to take hold, if you so desire I could try to stop them Master."
Or you could do that! Wait, would that even work?
What does Arcueid decide to do?
[X] Get the seals anyway, you're sure that the brother's battle won't be ending anytime soon.
[X] Stop the demigod's duel to the death!
-[X] How?(write in how Arc decides to stop their duel EG, Physically, Command seals, etc.)
[X] Have Siegfried stop them while you get the new command seals from Gil.
-[X]How?(EG what brother do you command to stop first, how do you tell what's the right moment to stop them, etc.)
[X] Full write in(Subject to Veto)
A/N: Keep in mind Arcueid currently had Seven Seals for Black Faction Servants and Twelve for Red Faction Servants and has her Marble Phantasm still up. Also another thing to note is that three Servants have died in this war and three Servants are heading your way, six Servants need to die for two wishes to be realized by the grail(Actually it might need less due to Fate/zero the grail manifesting with only 5, but Angra so who knows lol") and seven for Access to the root for whoever wants that?
As always point on anything I can improve on such as poor characterization or even simple grammar issues.
So it was only natural that you chose the best option you could think of. Summoning a Servant and you didn't think twice on who to call.
The Servant who helped you defeat Roa once and for all and the wisest person you knew, probably. If there was anyone who could save Siegfried, then it was your golden Archer.
"Gil, I need you right now!" The cry for help spilled from your lips just as a small figure appears right next to you.
"Mast-" The young Archer looks bewildered for a moment until he notices your panicked expression and immediately looks past you to Siegfried, his expression tenses for a moment before he flashes you a relieved smile.
"I see, a poison that could make even gods ill, it's a wonder that he's still alive, but don't worry Master he'll make it." Gil reassures you "No poison is beyond my ability to cure after all." A golden portal deposits a single glass bottle into Archer's waiting hand. The sparkling liquid held within was as clear as the transparent bottle that contained it, giving off the illusion that there was nothing within, if not for the sparkling bubbles betraying it presence.
You watch as Gilgamesh uncorks the bottle and simply pours the liquid on Siegfried's back, the reaction was immediate as the liquid violently fizzed upon contact with the open green veins. What came next was as quick as lightning, but nowhere near fast enough to escape your notice.
Green ichor was consumed by a tide of nothing, the transparent liquid sought out the poison like a starving man greedily devouring a feast fit for a king, until the toxins held within the Dragon Slayer's body were no more.
The next moment there was no sign of the poison killing Saber, nor the curious liquid that had saved the Knight's life. If a normal human were to witness that they would be scratching their heads in confusion not being able to see the nigh instantaneous reaction.
"That easy?" You hesitantly ask in disbelief.
The mistake you had made was fixed within a literal moment's notice, then again you could expect nothing less of Gil.
Archer was probably going to say something, but you beat him to the punch sweeping the little tyke into your arms and giving him an affectionate squeeze, you might've forgotten to hold back as you hear the boy's bones creak.
"I should've… worn some armor…" Gil weakly mutters from between your grasp, you loosen your hold a little in response a light blush of embarrassment dusting your cheeks, sometimes you forget you own strength or maybe it was your newly returned strength?
"Master, could you let me go? I wasn't finished helping Siegfried…" The golden Archer protests while trying to point at Saber and he was right like always, while the poison seemed to be gone Siegfried's back was still riddled with wounds.
You reluctantly let Gilgamesh down, allowing him to finish helping Saber.
Now free Archer pulled out another concoction while returning the empty glass bottle this time it was a bright cherry red.
Following the same simple steps he used earlier, Gil poured the reddish liquid on top of the Dragon Blooded Warrior's back, forcing his wounds to sizzle closed. The golden Archer then turned to you giving a nod "We're lucky the poison didn't damage his spiritual core, honestly you have impeccable timing Master. If you called me just a bit later, that poison would have spread to his core and saving Saber would've been nearly impossible by then. "
Grhk, you really were cutting it close, if you decided on any of the slower options Siegfried…
No, there was no point of focusing on what could've been, especially when you chose the right option!
On another note Gil really had an answer for everything didn't he? Yes, it truly was the right call to summon Gilgamesh he could solve nearly every problem that came your way.
Grinning a satisfied smile at a job well done, you move to give Archer another bone crushing hug when he disappears into golden motes!?
You wildly look around to spot the small Archer when a voice rings in your head, 'Don't worry Master, I just Astralized.'
"Gil?! What's happening, why did you disappear and how can I hear you in my head?" You ask in surprise "Wait didn't you do something similar in the throne room earlier?"
'Almost all Servants are capable of telepathically communicating with their Master due to the bond between them. It works both ways too, try it Master." Gil's voice echoes through your head once again.
You could speak into your Servants head's? Well this was certainly interesting, unfortunately you didn't have a clue on how to use this new ability. Still that didn't mean you wouldn't try!
At first you try to speak into your own head, but that doesn't seem to work; Well of course it wouldn't, or your Servants would be able to read your mind. The next attempt does the trick as you focus your intent on the bonds you have with your Servants, using the ever-present drain on your reserves as a focus.
You choose the bond that shines like molten gold in your mind's eye 'Like this Gil?'
'Yeah you got it Master! Now on to your next question, Servants can astralize to conserve mana, it bars a Servants ability to interact with the World in exchange though."
That was neat, but…
"Why did you Astralize Gil? You don't need to conserve mana right now, do you?" You're quite confused as to why Gil suddenly decided to disappear on you.
'Ah, well… Master! Siegfried is waking up!' Gil's voice urgently replied.
You turn to see that Archer was correct, in fact Saber was already standing up, albeit shakily.
Pointing your finger at Saber you admonish the knight, "Siegfried you almost died, what do you have to say for yourself?"
Saber looks guiltily at the ground as he apologizes "…Sorry."
Your expression softens, "Next time tell me if my plans aren't the best, just don't worry me like that again, alright?"
Siegfried looks you in the eyes giving a resolute nod "I'll try my best Master."
"Master," Gil speaks up, no longer astralized "You should probably stop Karna and Arjuna before the last group arrives."
"Who's arriving?" You ask turning towards the small Archer, who responds in kind with a mischievous smirk "Oh just this war's Ruler along with Saber of Red and Lancer of Black."
"Another Ruler? Wasn't Kotomine also a Ruler Servant?" You can't help but ask.
Gil gives a nod "Yeah he was, Ruler's are Servants who's special skills involve having two command spells they can use for each Servant and true name discernment. Honestly, they're a pain to deal with, which is why we need to stop that fight and prepare for Ruler's arrival."
"Whaaat!!! Kotomine had command spells for everyone!?" You yell in shock, could Kotomine have ordered your Servants dead at anytime using a Command Seal?
Gil shook in head "No, Ruler's only receive a set of seals for the Servants involved with their assigned Grail War. Kotomine was from the previous Holy Grail War, so he didn't have any seals for this War's Servants other than the ones he seized."
Oh, well that was reassuring, still…
"Doesn't this mean that the Ruler who's coming has command seals that apply to all of us?" Siegfried asks the question you were too afraid to ask yourself.
Gil gives a small nod confirming Saber's thoughts.
Siegfried's expression pulls down into a thoughtful frown "Do you have any idea as to what this Servant's goal is?"
"I'm not sure, Ruler's tend to have no desires; it's why they're chosen for their Class in the first place. At least that's how Rulers are supposed to be but considering Kotomine's goals despite his Class, that's obviously not always the case. So, no I don't really have much of an idea as to what Ruler wants, I would need to meet them in person to truly grasp who they are, which is why we should prepare for the worst-case scenario." Archer gives small shrug after saying this.
How could Gil not know?
"Why didn't you tell me about this before Gil?" You look at Gilgamesh with narrowed eyes slightly miffed.
"Ahah, uhm there were more important things to do?" Was that an answer or a question?
"Okay so why don't you just scry this Ruler like you did with Shuten and Astolfo?" That's something that's been bugging you the moment he mentioned it, why couldn't he just find out what this Ruler guy stood for like he did with those two Servants?
Gil looks away with a blush as he pays particular attention to his sandals, while muttering "This Ruler has a skill that makes scrying them dangerous when paired with their Command Seals, It's just too risky.
"Haah," Taking a sigh you try to articulate your thoughts "So we need to stop Arjuna's fight, how are we supposed do that?"
Gil puts a hand to his chin in thought "You could use two command seals to stop them or just get between them. Each option comes with its own problems, but either should work."
The young Archer glances at your arms for a second before he continues "Speaking of Command Seals there is another option Master, one which would make Ruler far less of a threat."
You along with Saber pay full attention to Gil as he continues, "You have twelve Red Command Seals which is barely enough to counter Ruler, that unfortunately can't be said for the other factions' seals which you only have seven of."
You can't help but grimace at Gil's statement, so Ruler had more seals than you did for the Black Faction? That wasn't good, not good at all…
"Fortunately I have plenty of Command Seals in my Gate, so you don't have to worry on that front Master." Your mood instantly brightens at Gil once again proving that he had an answer for every problem "However it will take time to properly bond the seals to you, time we could be using to stop the Indian brother's duel."
"Uhm…?" Couldn't you just stop them after getting the new seals or vice versa with stopping them then getting the new seals?
Gil easily read your confusion answering the unasked question "You can only stop one of them at a time giving the one who isn't under the seal's influence a guaranteed win."
Oh, they would be pretty upset about that wouldn't they? You would definitely be extremely angry if someone ordered you to lose to Altrouge and you actually lost because of that.
"That and we're short on time Master, we can't both stop the brothers and give you the new Seals before Ruler's team arrives, you'll have to choose." Gil finishes off explanation.
Okay you would just get the new seals then, you give Gil a cheery answer "Okay I'll get the new seals Gil, Karna and Arjuna are going to be fine, they're just having a little sibling rivalry right now!"
Gil winces "Uhmm, Master?" You tilt your head at him "They're trying to kill each other; They won't stop until one of them is dead…"
Oh….
"So If Master ordered one of them to stop fighting the other brother would finish off their sibling before master could order the second to stop…" Siegfried reasons to himself outloud "Someone would need to be there to stop them just at that moment if only for the second seal to take hold, if you so desire I could try to stop them Master."
Or you could do that! Wait, would that even work?
What does Arcueid decide to do?
[X] Get the seals anyway, you're sure that the brother's battle won't be ending anytime soon.
[X] Stop the demigod's duel to the death!
-[X] How?(write in how Arc decides to stop their duel EG, Physically, Command seals, etc.)
[X] Have Siegfried stop them while you get the new command seals from Gil.
-[X]How?(EG what brother do you command to stop first, how do you tell what's the right moment to stop them, etc.)
[X] Full write in(Subject to Veto)
A/N: Keep in mind Arcueid currently had Seven Seals for Black Faction Servants and Twelve for Red Faction Servants and has her Marble Phantasm still up. Also another thing to note is that three Servants have died in this war and three Servants are heading your way, six Servants need to die for two wishes to be realized by the grail(Actually it might need less due to Fate/zero the grail manifesting with only 5, but Angra so who knows lol") and seven for Access to the root for whoever wants that?
As always point on anything I can improve on such as poor characterization or even simple grammar issues.
