Moonlit Beginnings
[] "You're no Queen. You're an unflattering imitation. With this Command Seal, I'll summon her! You've spent the time watching so come on out already, Rider!"

Standing before the Imitation, a walking Mockery of a Heroic Spirit you held up your left hand as the Command Seals burned bright red. A scarlet glow was cast upon the empty streets as you raised your voice, "You're no Queen. You're an unflattering imitation."

The Imitation blinked in surprise before taking a step back in alarm, "You-!"

"With this Command Seal, I'll summon her!" you declared as you raised your hand, the world around you twisting and churning with magical energy before releasing in a wide ring, "You've spent the time watching so come out already, RIDER!"

The sound of glass shattering echoed as the Heavens split apart. You stood your ground as you grit your teeth once your entire body burned with power. It was by the sound of hooves hitting the ground did relief spread through your entire frame. You turned to see a Grand Chariot hitting the ground before stopping by your side, the iron bulls letting loose steam from their nostrils beneath their armor.

It was Chariot which easily dwarfed the majesty of the one behind the False Queen( Fake Medb) and easily cowing the beasts which drew it. Radiant and oozing with power, it was a Chariot worthy of being called a Noble Phantasm and not a simple vehicle to run people over. It was a vehicle to carry a Queen, not a murderer wearing her face.

You looked behind you and you found her seated there on her usual seat, legs crossed with an amused look on her face as her eyes fell upon you. A woman born with the body of a goddess, sought after by men, warriors, heroes and Kings. The greatest prize for men to behold and for some, greater than even the Holy Grail itself.

She wore a smile which could enslave Kings, her honeyed voice forcing armies of ten thousands to lay down their arms, beauty rivaling Goddesses and could be woven into numerous songs. She was the Queen, the one and only Queen and she was here. Her radiant presence illuminating the dark street of this false world as she stared down at the imitation.

The Fake stood transfixed, unable to utter a word as the Queen looked down on her. From where you stood, the difference was night and day... Nay, comparing the two would be an insult in itself to your Servant. A false imitation capable of being wounded and marred by your efforts did not belong on the same stage as the Eternal Lady. Now that she was here in the flesh, you couldn't help but feel stupid being afraid before.

Servant Rider leaned forward and spoke, "Awfully nice of you to invite me, Master. Here I was thinking you were liking this place."

"Spare me the banter, we're not done here just yet," you growled before the False Medb cut her finger and splattered the blood on the ground. From the droplets of blood rose Celtic Warriors, the same as the ones you had been killed by before.

Rider's face turned to a look of disdain before wearing a cruel smile, "Dear me, so... This was what was giving you trouble?"

"Kill them!" the False Medb ordered as the Warriors howled all at once.

"Rider!" you snapped before your Servant took off her fluffy cloak to reveal her risque outfit beneath. You turned away to try not be caught in the effects of her abilities.

"Now, now... Why don't you boys settle down?" Rider requested with a smug smirk on her lips. The Warriors skidded to a halt before coming to a full stop before they all swooned by her presence alone. The False Medb blanched at this as her own creations were easily swayed by your Servant. They laid down their weapons before standing in a daze before her Chariot.

"Rider! Get her!" you ordered as the Queen cracked a smile.

"With pleasure," Rider grinned as she raised her hand as pink light surged through the bodies of the Celtic Warriors. They turned towards the imitation and howled with great fervor.

"Wait... Stop. Stop! I'm the real Medb!" the Fake cried out as her own creations lunged at her, forcing her to swing her riding crop and slaying three at once. However more Celtic Warriors rose up and were converted to your side, moving to attack her until she was close to being swarmed.

You looked up the shattered skies your Servant had gone through before you turned to her. Rider was sitting on her Chariot, looking down at you with a small smile on her lips as she held out her hand. The moonlight shined down on the lonely street you were both in before she chose this chance to speak.

"Well then, now that's taken care of, allow me to continue where I left off," Rider cleared her throat as she met your gaze.

And so she spoke...

Moonlit Beginnings
[] "Are you my Master, Boy?"
[] "Are you my Master, Girl?"
 
Oh duh, it was just the mook Celts. America was so long ago...

No real preference to gender, so to even it up a little...

[X] "Are you my Master, Boy?"
 
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Refuge
[] "Are you my Master, Girl?"

"Are you my Master, Girl?"

Her words were like serene bells through the darkness of the night. Her question easily reaching you from where you stood and it took a bit of effort not to be swept by her overflowing charisma. It annoyed you but an answer needed to be given.

"Yes I am," you replied with no small amount of resignation. She really was your Servant, huh? Couldn't you get another one?

No. You might end up with someone worse. You'll just have to suck it up. Right now, the problem hadn't resolved itself as you noticed the Imitation still struggling to cleave through the Warriors with her riding crop alone.

Bodies were shredded and limbs were thrown in the air as the False Queen was pushed back. She was on her last legs and you didn't have to do anything stupid to kill her-

A strong arm picked you up and dragged you into Rider's Grand Chariot. You were tossed into the seat by Rider's side as she crossed her legs and leaned back. You knew what she was going to do and you didn't like it. You didn't like it one bit!

"Here we go, Stray Master!" Rider laughed as her bulls howled as they started to gain speed. Her magical energy spiked upwards as you felt a strange burning sensation through your body.

Fire. It felt like your insides were on fire.

The bulls dragged the Chariot through the street as the Celtic Warriors held down the imitation born of this world. They kept her in place just in time for Rider's Chariot to get to her, smashing past the Warriors in your path before knocking down the False Queen into the dirt. She fell and screamed before the Chariot trampled her underfoot.

You held on to your seat and cursed so much it would have put a sailor to shame. Rider simply laughed as the Chariot hit a big bump which made you jump from your seat before the bulls turned and came to a halt. You held your side before Rider pulled you back into the seat by her side, forcing you lean back as the bulls charged once more.

The Celtic Warriors cleared the way as the sight of the battered imitation tried to pick herself up. The Chariot thundered down the street and emitted a soft glow before she screamed before being finally crushed. The bulls kept going before they ascended to the air making you scream in a panic.

"Oh god why?!" You screamed as Rider ascended through the hole she came through and eventually cleared it-

Cold.

It was freezing cold. Your breath smoked before you opened your eyes to see that you had left a dark warehouse with a collapsing bounded field break apart from the height you were in. You tensed up before clinging on to your seat with an iron grip.

"How can this thing even fly?!" You snapped at your Servant as she relaxed beside you.

"Magic," Medb hummed as she admired the view of the city beneath her.

"Oh don't give me that now! After tonight, I'm really starting to hate this shit!" You whined as you looked down, "Don't drop me! Don't you dare drop me!"

"Honestly, Master, you're like a cat doused in water," Rider noted with an amused smile, "For someone with no memories, you're pretty energetic."

"I fail to see how the two connect, Rider. I can have no memories while also being freaked out! Do you realize the gravity of the situation?" You asked her with a pointed look.

"Indeed. Welcome to the Holy Grail War, Stray Master," Rider greeted you as the moon shined down on her face, "And like it or not, you're going to help me get the Grail."

"I never asked for this!" You cried out as the Chariot made a nose dive for the city below.

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...

The Holy Grail War. A ritual constructed on an island nation in the far east in order to create a pathway towards the enigmatic Root. It was a battle royale on which seven servants with seven masters would battle it out to claim the Grail.

In short, it was a tedious shortcut which could get you killed.

You had no name, you didn't know where you came from and you're here to participate in this fight you never asked to be in. Topping this, you're accompanied by a Servant that didn't have subtlety in her vocabulary! Just by walking down the street she was able to turn heads!

It made you very paranoid.

Someone almost got you after all. Someone put you in that bounded field to die over and over again. Recalling those deaths you experienced would no doubt haunt you to your grave... Whenever that occurred.

You glanced at the Queen before you as she casually walked through the streets. She took notice of your stare and smiled, "You like what you see, little Stray?"

"I'm just wondering if you're going to turn around and kill me again," you replied with a bland tone.

"Ho? Seems like you had a rough time. It's only been four hours since we met and you're already proving to be quite the troublemaker," Rider noted as she sighed and crossed her arms, "Dear me, if only I knew I was going to get summoned by someone like you I wouldn't have answered the call! Imagine that, no Altar, no offering, not even an incantation or catalyst!"

"I don't remember so complaining won't get you anywhere," you muttered as you began to think.

"Well if anything you should consider yourself honored being in the service of someone as important as me," Medb haughtily replied as she puffed out her chest.

"I think I'll do that once I figure out what's up from down first," you managed to say as you stopped, "First of all where the hell are we?"

"Is that how you talk to a Queen?" Rider asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Forget it, I'll figure it out myself," you groaned while pinching the bridge of your nose.

Rider placed a hand on her hip and smiled, "Well I think some relaxation is in order."

"What." You didn't mean it as a question. It was a statement.

"Obviously you're still shell shocked so we're going to find some place quiet," Rider winked your way as you gave her a dry look.

"If you suggest an alley I'm going to cry," you warned her with a sharp tone. You can't stay out in the open for long... Who knows who could be watching.

You're already at a disadvantage having spent one Command Seal already. You need to calm down a notch if you're going to live through the night. You looked up the sky and stared at the moon as it drifted across the heavens.

Scratch your earlier statement, you just want to cry now. You're so dead.

Refuge
[] Have Rider pick a place. You don't care. You did want to see how she would act.
[] Find a house. Maybe Rider can charm her way through most things. You needed some rest.
[] Stay at a diner. You're hungry. Maybe you can get free food if you had Rider talk nicely to some people.
[] Something tells you that the local church would be a good place to stay. They're... Related to Magi after all? Your memory's still spotty.
[] Write in...
 
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[X] Stay at a diner. You're hungry. Maybe you can get free food if you had Rider talk nicely to some people.

Foooooooooood
 
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