So, didn't think I would make many but 3 is enough to warrant a dedicated thread in my opinion. My other two snippets will be added here first and from now on any I make will go here as well.
FGO Servant Bond Level Snippets
- Thread starter Zerith
- Start date
- Created
- Status
- Ongoing
- Watchers
- 11
- Recent readers
- 0
- Threadmarks
- 7
-
Statistics (7 threadmarks, 7.5k words)
User Total Zerith 7
Circe Bond
Zerith
Meltryllis is love, she is life.
- Location
- Earth
Bond Level 1
"Well, Master, this is where we'll build the pig pen! All my lovely piglets can stay here!" Circe said, excited. Watching her flutter around, I could only smile and nod. She was lovely whenever she was excited about her piglets, and their care. I'm glad I didn't end up as one, despite how we'll she's taken care of them.
"Master! Come on! We need to talk to the plot owner and setup here!" With a shout, Circe started to walk back the way we came, and with a shake of my head I followed her.
Bond Level 2
"Ah, I get it now," Circe started to say during a meal, "You want to be one of my lovely piglets too, right?" She finished, a pure smile on her face. Doing a spit take with my food, I cough violently and calmed down with Circe's help.
"What? No No No, I'm good as a Human. What brought this up?" I ask.
"Well, you stare at the Piglet pen when I'm working, and you always have such a cute and charming smile whenever I catch you staring, so I assumed you would like to be one. Was I wrong?" She questioned with a cute head tilt, and could feel myself get struck in the heart.
"Y-yes Circe. I was staring at you, just watching you brightens my day and makes me feel like I could take on the world." At my truthful admission Circe blushed, and looked away.
"O-oh, I see. Well, it would be a shame to turn you into a Piglet...Okay Master, lets finish the kykeon then lets visit the town, I saw a sale when I visited in the morning."
Bond Level 3
"So you prefer full-figured huh? I'm confident in my technique and skills though...Okay, I'll do my best!" Circe said with the most confident of tones, and so I didn't have the heart to tell her that I was actually just researching gifts for our Anniversary and this was just an ad that appeared.
Bond Level 4
Thinking back, we really never had a marriage ceremony. We just, settled down and lived together...late one night, she told me something in secret, thinking I was asleep, something that I will never let her know I heard.
"M...Darling...I can do anything, endure all hardships...as long as you are the one beside me. Please, never leave me." After hearing that, if you hadn't swore your entire self to being with such a caring and vulnerable Wife, you have no right to exist.
"Master! Master! Come here! One of my piggies gave birth and their piglets are so adorable!" Hearing her voice, I snap out of my thoughts and look over to our porch to see her gently coddling tiny pigs on the ground. Truly, I could ask for no better of a wife.
Bond Level 5
At this point, a year had passed. Me and Circe settled into a daily routine and we were the most lovely married couple in my opinion. Sure, we had our ups and downs. Disagreements, arguments. But we always made up and turned out stronger for it. Our anniversary was upcoming, and Circe called me into our room. Sitting at the foot of our bed, she patted the spot next to her. Sitting down, she guided my head to her lap, and so I re-positioned myself to be comfortable in her lap pillow.
"Darling...At first, I didn't think you would take me out. I was a Witch, and a great one at that. But you rescued me didn't abandon me, and you saved my soul from that island where I was imprisoned. You know...I'm quite content here, living with you, sharing all these experiences. I would say let's travel together, but I want to stay here. Let's stay together and share the same dream, of us forever being together no matter what." Her words were sincere, and spoke to my heart. Getting up from her lap, I faced her and kissed her gently.
"Of course, Circe. No matter when, or where, or how. In the next life, and the next, and the next, I will always find you and come back to you."
"Well, Master, this is where we'll build the pig pen! All my lovely piglets can stay here!" Circe said, excited. Watching her flutter around, I could only smile and nod. She was lovely whenever she was excited about her piglets, and their care. I'm glad I didn't end up as one, despite how we'll she's taken care of them.
"Master! Come on! We need to talk to the plot owner and setup here!" With a shout, Circe started to walk back the way we came, and with a shake of my head I followed her.
Bond Level 2
"Ah, I get it now," Circe started to say during a meal, "You want to be one of my lovely piglets too, right?" She finished, a pure smile on her face. Doing a spit take with my food, I cough violently and calmed down with Circe's help.
"What? No No No, I'm good as a Human. What brought this up?" I ask.
"Well, you stare at the Piglet pen when I'm working, and you always have such a cute and charming smile whenever I catch you staring, so I assumed you would like to be one. Was I wrong?" She questioned with a cute head tilt, and could feel myself get struck in the heart.
"Y-yes Circe. I was staring at you, just watching you brightens my day and makes me feel like I could take on the world." At my truthful admission Circe blushed, and looked away.
"O-oh, I see. Well, it would be a shame to turn you into a Piglet...Okay Master, lets finish the kykeon then lets visit the town, I saw a sale when I visited in the morning."
Bond Level 3
"So you prefer full-figured huh? I'm confident in my technique and skills though...Okay, I'll do my best!" Circe said with the most confident of tones, and so I didn't have the heart to tell her that I was actually just researching gifts for our Anniversary and this was just an ad that appeared.
Bond Level 4
Thinking back, we really never had a marriage ceremony. We just, settled down and lived together...late one night, she told me something in secret, thinking I was asleep, something that I will never let her know I heard.
"M...Darling...I can do anything, endure all hardships...as long as you are the one beside me. Please, never leave me." After hearing that, if you hadn't swore your entire self to being with such a caring and vulnerable Wife, you have no right to exist.
"Master! Master! Come here! One of my piggies gave birth and their piglets are so adorable!" Hearing her voice, I snap out of my thoughts and look over to our porch to see her gently coddling tiny pigs on the ground. Truly, I could ask for no better of a wife.
Bond Level 5
At this point, a year had passed. Me and Circe settled into a daily routine and we were the most lovely married couple in my opinion. Sure, we had our ups and downs. Disagreements, arguments. But we always made up and turned out stronger for it. Our anniversary was upcoming, and Circe called me into our room. Sitting at the foot of our bed, she patted the spot next to her. Sitting down, she guided my head to her lap, and so I re-positioned myself to be comfortable in her lap pillow.
"Darling...At first, I didn't think you would take me out. I was a Witch, and a great one at that. But you rescued me didn't abandon me, and you saved my soul from that island where I was imprisoned. You know...I'm quite content here, living with you, sharing all these experiences. I would say let's travel together, but I want to stay here. Let's stay together and share the same dream, of us forever being together no matter what." Her words were sincere, and spoke to my heart. Getting up from her lap, I faced her and kissed her gently.
"Of course, Circe. No matter when, or where, or how. In the next life, and the next, and the next, I will always find you and come back to you."
Atalante Alter Bond
Zerith
Meltryllis is love, she is life.
- Location
- Earth
Bond Level 1
"Master, do not approach me. I'm liable to bite your head off." Atalante Alter, or Nyalter as I call her in my mind, said to me the day I summoned her. She was standoffish, and cold. Not as hostile as she could be, but she clearly didn't want me to be around her. Not that it was going to stop me, honestly. It was love at first sight.
Bond Level 2
As we battled together, I was able to get a feel for Atalante Alter (Nyalter). She acted cold, but her care for children remained, as I saw when she and Jack were deployed. Jack was too caught up and didn't see an enemy appear, and Nyalter rushed towards Jack, taking a hit, keeping Jack safe at the expense of herself. She always played with Nursery Rhyme and the other children like Servants as well. A cute Mother, she would make. As I returned to My Room with these thoughts, I saw her sleeping on my bed. Smiling, I made to pet her head when a growl came from her, "Don't you dare touch me. I'm trying to sleep, if you try to wake me or touch me, I will likely rip out your throat." Retracting my hand quickly, I laughed nervously and walked out...Surely she was just being Tsun...right?
Bond Level 3
Seeing Nyalter's battle strategy, I brought up some concerns. She was reckless, almost next to no strategy. Par the course for Berserkers, but I care for her. "Oh? Concerned? Don't worry, it is only natural." was her curt reply. In her own way, she was telling me not to be concerned for her...but I still am. I told her just as much, but she only snorted at my worry. "Master, I am the Servant. This is how I fight. Even if I should perish, I will not truly die." I had gotten closer to Nyalter, and my love was becoming stronger. It tore me up to watch her fight as so, but we weren't close enough for me to press her. She only recently let me watch her as she played with the children Servants, I was even able to play with them alongside her!
Bond Level 4
I finally worked up some courage and asked Nyalter why she recently insisted on me to stay back, rather than how I usually fought, which was either beside or in the front. I was surprised when she didn't immediately retort, she seemed to still, then went silent for a moment. I thought I upsetted her and went to apologize, but before I could she said, "You...are like a bright ray of sunshine. That, is why you should stay back. Your brilliance is too much for me…". She then let out a dark chuckle, and turned to me, her eyes pained and furious. "Bah, this is my limit, isn't it? Come, laugh at me." I couldn't speak, couldn't move. She moved closer, her hand grasping my face, holding me still, "Do not ever look away from me, even from behind. You are responsible for making me like this, after all!" She let me go after that, stomping away, and I was unable to see her face...I wonder.
Bond Level 5
We were trapped. No matter what we did, we couldn't escape. I was tired, Nyalter...no, Atalante, was exhausted but still carrying me. We were in a dark place, ruins everywhere, no light to speak of. Monsters were relentlessly pursuing us and Chaldea communication was cut off. We suddenly stopped by some run down ruins of a building, I went to ask her why we stopped, but she suddenly hugged me, inhaling my scent. "Master…" I heard her mumble. I stood stock still for a moment, but then hugged her too. I guess we had gotten more closer, it had been almost 2 years at this point since I first summoned her.
"Atala-",
"All right." She suddenly said, pushing me away slightly. "Watch from here, okay? So long as I have your scent, I will fight with all my strength. For your sake, I would not regret falling into ruin in a place like this." And without waiting for a reply from me, her sad smile she wore looking at me transformed into a scowl, and she turned to face the monsters that arrived and let out an inhuman roar and transformed into dark, metal armor with purple outlines. It could scarcely be called armor, but there were no other words to describe it. She then pounced towards the hoard of monsters, leaving me where I was. I could have left, I should have escaped further in, but I would be betraying her, and that was not something I could do. So I stayed, unable to do anything for fear I would hurt her. Minutes...Hours...passed, and the monster hoard started to dissipate to nothingness, leaving only her, panting, then collapsing, her armor disappearing and only leaving her in her normal attire.
I rushed towards her, and fell to my knees, holding her head in my lap. I could feel tears threatening to break, but her hand reaching towards my cheek stopped me, I could feel warmth from her. A light seemed to shine, and I could see sunlight starting to beam down as some of the dark overcast seemed to disappear.
"It's...so peaceful." I heard Atalante say, "This...is the end's of the earth, huh? I am...a little sleepy Master...the warmth is so gentle...So there is light, even here in this place." I didn't really understand, but all I knew was that I didn't want to let Atalante go, and needed her warmth, her whole being.
"Atalante, please don't go...I love you."
"Master, don't worry, I will not abandon you." She said, then I suddenly blacked out.
???
I awoke suddenly, gasping. I don't know what that was, but I needed to find Atalante. I quickly dressed and ran towards her room, but before I could reach it I ran into her. Quite literally. She roughly held me as I ran into her, and pulled me into a hug.
"Master...that was a shared dream...I was so vulnerable…" She said in a low voice, the most quiet I had heard her.
"I'm so glad you're alive, Atalante…so so glad." I could only mumble back into her, my head only reaching her neck area.
"I meant what I said, I really do love you Atalante."
"Are you sure Master? I am a Berserker, a reckless fighter, not very ladylike…"
"It doesn't matter, I've loved you since first sight." I replied firmly, pushing away slightly to look at her face, and I was rewarded with a rare blush adorning her face.
"Master...thank you for accepting me." She said with a genuine smile.
"Master, do not approach me. I'm liable to bite your head off." Atalante Alter, or Nyalter as I call her in my mind, said to me the day I summoned her. She was standoffish, and cold. Not as hostile as she could be, but she clearly didn't want me to be around her. Not that it was going to stop me, honestly. It was love at first sight.
Bond Level 2
As we battled together, I was able to get a feel for Atalante Alter (Nyalter). She acted cold, but her care for children remained, as I saw when she and Jack were deployed. Jack was too caught up and didn't see an enemy appear, and Nyalter rushed towards Jack, taking a hit, keeping Jack safe at the expense of herself. She always played with Nursery Rhyme and the other children like Servants as well. A cute Mother, she would make. As I returned to My Room with these thoughts, I saw her sleeping on my bed. Smiling, I made to pet her head when a growl came from her, "Don't you dare touch me. I'm trying to sleep, if you try to wake me or touch me, I will likely rip out your throat." Retracting my hand quickly, I laughed nervously and walked out...Surely she was just being Tsun...right?
Bond Level 3
Seeing Nyalter's battle strategy, I brought up some concerns. She was reckless, almost next to no strategy. Par the course for Berserkers, but I care for her. "Oh? Concerned? Don't worry, it is only natural." was her curt reply. In her own way, she was telling me not to be concerned for her...but I still am. I told her just as much, but she only snorted at my worry. "Master, I am the Servant. This is how I fight. Even if I should perish, I will not truly die." I had gotten closer to Nyalter, and my love was becoming stronger. It tore me up to watch her fight as so, but we weren't close enough for me to press her. She only recently let me watch her as she played with the children Servants, I was even able to play with them alongside her!
Bond Level 4
I finally worked up some courage and asked Nyalter why she recently insisted on me to stay back, rather than how I usually fought, which was either beside or in the front. I was surprised when she didn't immediately retort, she seemed to still, then went silent for a moment. I thought I upsetted her and went to apologize, but before I could she said, "You...are like a bright ray of sunshine. That, is why you should stay back. Your brilliance is too much for me…". She then let out a dark chuckle, and turned to me, her eyes pained and furious. "Bah, this is my limit, isn't it? Come, laugh at me." I couldn't speak, couldn't move. She moved closer, her hand grasping my face, holding me still, "Do not ever look away from me, even from behind. You are responsible for making me like this, after all!" She let me go after that, stomping away, and I was unable to see her face...I wonder.
Bond Level 5
We were trapped. No matter what we did, we couldn't escape. I was tired, Nyalter...no, Atalante, was exhausted but still carrying me. We were in a dark place, ruins everywhere, no light to speak of. Monsters were relentlessly pursuing us and Chaldea communication was cut off. We suddenly stopped by some run down ruins of a building, I went to ask her why we stopped, but she suddenly hugged me, inhaling my scent. "Master…" I heard her mumble. I stood stock still for a moment, but then hugged her too. I guess we had gotten more closer, it had been almost 2 years at this point since I first summoned her.
"Atala-",
"All right." She suddenly said, pushing me away slightly. "Watch from here, okay? So long as I have your scent, I will fight with all my strength. For your sake, I would not regret falling into ruin in a place like this." And without waiting for a reply from me, her sad smile she wore looking at me transformed into a scowl, and she turned to face the monsters that arrived and let out an inhuman roar and transformed into dark, metal armor with purple outlines. It could scarcely be called armor, but there were no other words to describe it. She then pounced towards the hoard of monsters, leaving me where I was. I could have left, I should have escaped further in, but I would be betraying her, and that was not something I could do. So I stayed, unable to do anything for fear I would hurt her. Minutes...Hours...passed, and the monster hoard started to dissipate to nothingness, leaving only her, panting, then collapsing, her armor disappearing and only leaving her in her normal attire.
I rushed towards her, and fell to my knees, holding her head in my lap. I could feel tears threatening to break, but her hand reaching towards my cheek stopped me, I could feel warmth from her. A light seemed to shine, and I could see sunlight starting to beam down as some of the dark overcast seemed to disappear.
"It's...so peaceful." I heard Atalante say, "This...is the end's of the earth, huh? I am...a little sleepy Master...the warmth is so gentle...So there is light, even here in this place." I didn't really understand, but all I knew was that I didn't want to let Atalante go, and needed her warmth, her whole being.
"Atalante, please don't go...I love you."
"Master, don't worry, I will not abandon you." She said, then I suddenly blacked out.
???
I awoke suddenly, gasping. I don't know what that was, but I needed to find Atalante. I quickly dressed and ran towards her room, but before I could reach it I ran into her. Quite literally. She roughly held me as I ran into her, and pulled me into a hug.
"Master...that was a shared dream...I was so vulnerable…" She said in a low voice, the most quiet I had heard her.
"I'm so glad you're alive, Atalante…so so glad." I could only mumble back into her, my head only reaching her neck area.
"I meant what I said, I really do love you Atalante."
"Are you sure Master? I am a Berserker, a reckless fighter, not very ladylike…"
"It doesn't matter, I've loved you since first sight." I replied firmly, pushing away slightly to look at her face, and I was rewarded with a rare blush adorning her face.
"Master...thank you for accepting me." She said with a genuine smile.
d'Eon Bond
Zerith
Meltryllis is love, she is life.
- Location
- Earth
Bond Level 1
It was embarrassing, but I had to ask. For the sake of not being pitied, or laughed at, I had to ask.
"d'Eon, please help me dance." I asked seriously, bowing to them.
"Master, there's no need to bow. I'll gladly help you." d'Eon replied, a smile on their face. My savior, really. I needed to attend a formal party, and d'Eon having experience with such things was a blessing.
"Great! Thank you d'Eon. I can ask someone if they can make some formal wear to practice in. Would you prefer a dress or suit?"
d'Eon looked thoughtful, "A dress? It's been a long time since I've worn a proper one. I used to wear them while attending balls, so it should be proper, however, since I now wield a sword as a knight, I wonder if that would be improper..."
"I don't mind either one, both would look good on you." I said seriously. d'Eon seemed surprised at my words, then replied softly, "It is fine, Master. A suit would do just fine." I nodded at their words, accepting them at face value.
Bond Level 2
After getting lessons from d'Eon, the formal party had come and gone, and yet I still talked regularly with them than before. I felt slightly guilty, as I never interacted much with them previously, but they brought an air of peace with them that I took comfort in.
"Well, Master. I've been through a lot since becoming a Knight, for both France and the Royal Family. The fact I could both be male, and female, led to my services being used often. I got to visit too many places to count." d'Eon answered my question of what they had been through since becoming a knight. Vague yet it didn't leave me too dissatisfied. "Sorry, Master, if the answer left you unsatisfied. That is all I can really reveal since I still have my duties of being a Knight of White Lily." I guess something leaked onto my face, since d'Eon followed up quickly with that.
"However, Master, I can regale you tales of what I saw during my time abroad. The sights were beautiful…" d'Eon then happily obliged in detailing the sites, and I, of course, listened intently.
Bond Level 3/4
The question d'Eon posed to me caught me off guard. We were sitting down, having tea that they brewed. It was peaceful, they were off duty for the moment from Marie, and had asked me to join them for tea. I accepted of course, and as minutes passed they suddenly asked the question, "What do you think of me, Master? What do I look like in your eyes, a man, perhaps? Or a woman?" I gulped the tea I had in my mouth quickly, and asked why they wanted to know. In reply, they only said they were just curios. Their face belied no emotion, just a blank slate and closed eyes. I thought seriously for a moment, and thought back to all the interactions we had. I didn't think of them as either gender, but if I truly had to say for certain…
"You are a woman to me, d'Eon."
"I see." Was their only reply. A few moments passed, and then she spoke again, in a more lighter pitch, "Well, Master, I can be both man and woman. That is who I, Chevalier d'Eon, am. Though it is pleasant to know where your tastes lie, Master." She finished with a small smirk, causing me to blush.
Bond 5
d'Eon urged me out of My Room when we were having another tea time one day. Confused, I complied either way. After a few moments, she called me back in, and I took in the sight. d'Eon was in a dress with the lights dimmed inside My Room.
"Master, if you'll indulge my request, can we dance here? Since it's just us, I want to wear a dress. However, this is for you and only you, and it must stay between us." She said, her voice light yet stern. I could only nod, and get into position to dance the day away with a lovely woman
It was embarrassing, but I had to ask. For the sake of not being pitied, or laughed at, I had to ask.
"d'Eon, please help me dance." I asked seriously, bowing to them.
"Master, there's no need to bow. I'll gladly help you." d'Eon replied, a smile on their face. My savior, really. I needed to attend a formal party, and d'Eon having experience with such things was a blessing.
"Great! Thank you d'Eon. I can ask someone if they can make some formal wear to practice in. Would you prefer a dress or suit?"
d'Eon looked thoughtful, "A dress? It's been a long time since I've worn a proper one. I used to wear them while attending balls, so it should be proper, however, since I now wield a sword as a knight, I wonder if that would be improper..."
"I don't mind either one, both would look good on you." I said seriously. d'Eon seemed surprised at my words, then replied softly, "It is fine, Master. A suit would do just fine." I nodded at their words, accepting them at face value.
Bond Level 2
After getting lessons from d'Eon, the formal party had come and gone, and yet I still talked regularly with them than before. I felt slightly guilty, as I never interacted much with them previously, but they brought an air of peace with them that I took comfort in.
"Well, Master. I've been through a lot since becoming a Knight, for both France and the Royal Family. The fact I could both be male, and female, led to my services being used often. I got to visit too many places to count." d'Eon answered my question of what they had been through since becoming a knight. Vague yet it didn't leave me too dissatisfied. "Sorry, Master, if the answer left you unsatisfied. That is all I can really reveal since I still have my duties of being a Knight of White Lily." I guess something leaked onto my face, since d'Eon followed up quickly with that.
"However, Master, I can regale you tales of what I saw during my time abroad. The sights were beautiful…" d'Eon then happily obliged in detailing the sites, and I, of course, listened intently.
Bond Level 3/4
The question d'Eon posed to me caught me off guard. We were sitting down, having tea that they brewed. It was peaceful, they were off duty for the moment from Marie, and had asked me to join them for tea. I accepted of course, and as minutes passed they suddenly asked the question, "What do you think of me, Master? What do I look like in your eyes, a man, perhaps? Or a woman?" I gulped the tea I had in my mouth quickly, and asked why they wanted to know. In reply, they only said they were just curios. Their face belied no emotion, just a blank slate and closed eyes. I thought seriously for a moment, and thought back to all the interactions we had. I didn't think of them as either gender, but if I truly had to say for certain…
"You are a woman to me, d'Eon."
"I see." Was their only reply. A few moments passed, and then she spoke again, in a more lighter pitch, "Well, Master, I can be both man and woman. That is who I, Chevalier d'Eon, am. Though it is pleasant to know where your tastes lie, Master." She finished with a small smirk, causing me to blush.
Bond 5
d'Eon urged me out of My Room when we were having another tea time one day. Confused, I complied either way. After a few moments, she called me back in, and I took in the sight. d'Eon was in a dress with the lights dimmed inside My Room.
"Master, if you'll indulge my request, can we dance here? Since it's just us, I want to wear a dress. However, this is for you and only you, and it must stay between us." She said, her voice light yet stern. I could only nod, and get into position to dance the day away with a lovely woman
The Hound and his Bond
Zerith
Meltryllis is love, she is life.
- Location
- Earth
Bond Level 1
Cu Chulainn. One of my first servants...as a Caster. This one though, he's a Lancer. When I first summoned him, he seemed to recognize me slightly, saying, "Had we met before? It feels like this isn't our first meeting...bah whatever! It's nice to meet ya Master!" His Caster counterpart was roaming the halls, and the two seemed to share some vague memories of each other, but not much. Both had individual personalities, and separate memories.
Bond Level 2
Apparently, Cu has been in a separate Holy Grail war. He's experienced...he's something I could aspire to be. When I asked him about his past wars, all he did was laugh and say, "Depending on where the Grail War takes place, the rules and scope will always differ. Take pleasure in the present, Master, this war will be a huge one." His face seemed to go glaze for a moment, maybe in thought of a past war?
Bond Level 3
I asked Cu today about his culture and his myth...he went on a tangent for awhile. Guess he both hates and loves it, huh? He talked about a Geis for a bit, calling it an oath that is for Celtic Warriors, stating that they more you have, the more accomplished you become. "But, master, it usually just harassment from those who begrudge you, are jealous, or just plain envious!" He saw the look I gave him after that, and he smiled wide and said, "Don't misunderstand Master, I do not hate my life, in fact, I enjoyed it! Though I may regret some parts, I will never do anything different!"
Bond Level 4
I asked Cu about the people he loved, or admired. I think that may have been overstepping, but I had to ask, he was someone I looked up to, and perhaps he may have some advice on that matter? His seemed to...soften...at the question.
"There were 3...no no, 4 women. My mentor, a princess, the goddess of death, and the queen of an enemy nation. I couldn't keep all my promises to them, and failed." He seemed to be unguarded, vulnerable, I was able to catch a glimpse into a facet of Cu that was not normally seen. "This time," his expression hardened, and life returned to him, "I hope I can be more dependable than then." I nod, resolute, and clasp his hand saying I too, hope to be someone he can depend on.
Bond Level 5
After an intense battle, Cu stopped by My Room. It wasn't common he would actively look for me, but he seemed to have something on his mind. "You know, Master. We've been through a lot and been partners for some time now. While I may be the Veteran here, but if I could give help, I'll always give it my all, you know?" I nodded, and went to reply but was stopped by his groaning, "Gah, this is embarrassing but what I'm trying to say is that I'm counting on you, Master, just as much as you count on me!" I laugh, and he scowls but can't hide his smirk, and gives out a chuckle as well. After I finish laughing, I say, "Cu...I've always thought of you like my own Mentor. And it's always an honor for the Student to give help to the Mentor, I will be in your care for as long as I can be, and I hope to be a great student to you." He scratched the back of his head, embarrassed, but nonetheless nodded and looked at me with fierce eyes, full of courage and loyalty.
A.N: Totally can keep to a schedule, I swear! Well, this was Cu and I hope I did him well. Felt like I didn't but hey, I'm learning alright?! Review and tell me what I could improve on please, it'll help me grow.
Cu Chulainn. One of my first servants...as a Caster. This one though, he's a Lancer. When I first summoned him, he seemed to recognize me slightly, saying, "Had we met before? It feels like this isn't our first meeting...bah whatever! It's nice to meet ya Master!" His Caster counterpart was roaming the halls, and the two seemed to share some vague memories of each other, but not much. Both had individual personalities, and separate memories.
Bond Level 2
Apparently, Cu has been in a separate Holy Grail war. He's experienced...he's something I could aspire to be. When I asked him about his past wars, all he did was laugh and say, "Depending on where the Grail War takes place, the rules and scope will always differ. Take pleasure in the present, Master, this war will be a huge one." His face seemed to go glaze for a moment, maybe in thought of a past war?
Bond Level 3
I asked Cu today about his culture and his myth...he went on a tangent for awhile. Guess he both hates and loves it, huh? He talked about a Geis for a bit, calling it an oath that is for Celtic Warriors, stating that they more you have, the more accomplished you become. "But, master, it usually just harassment from those who begrudge you, are jealous, or just plain envious!" He saw the look I gave him after that, and he smiled wide and said, "Don't misunderstand Master, I do not hate my life, in fact, I enjoyed it! Though I may regret some parts, I will never do anything different!"
Bond Level 4
I asked Cu about the people he loved, or admired. I think that may have been overstepping, but I had to ask, he was someone I looked up to, and perhaps he may have some advice on that matter? His seemed to...soften...at the question.
"There were 3...no no, 4 women. My mentor, a princess, the goddess of death, and the queen of an enemy nation. I couldn't keep all my promises to them, and failed." He seemed to be unguarded, vulnerable, I was able to catch a glimpse into a facet of Cu that was not normally seen. "This time," his expression hardened, and life returned to him, "I hope I can be more dependable than then." I nod, resolute, and clasp his hand saying I too, hope to be someone he can depend on.
Bond Level 5
After an intense battle, Cu stopped by My Room. It wasn't common he would actively look for me, but he seemed to have something on his mind. "You know, Master. We've been through a lot and been partners for some time now. While I may be the Veteran here, but if I could give help, I'll always give it my all, you know?" I nodded, and went to reply but was stopped by his groaning, "Gah, this is embarrassing but what I'm trying to say is that I'm counting on you, Master, just as much as you count on me!" I laugh, and he scowls but can't hide his smirk, and gives out a chuckle as well. After I finish laughing, I say, "Cu...I've always thought of you like my own Mentor. And it's always an honor for the Student to give help to the Mentor, I will be in your care for as long as I can be, and I hope to be a great student to you." He scratched the back of his head, embarrassed, but nonetheless nodded and looked at me with fierce eyes, full of courage and loyalty.
A.N: Totally can keep to a schedule, I swear! Well, this was Cu and I hope I did him well. Felt like I didn't but hey, I'm learning alright?! Review and tell me what I could improve on please, it'll help me grow.
A Long Lost Bond
Zerith
Meltryllis is love, she is life.
- Location
- Earth
Summoning
Covering my eyes at the shining bright light of the summoning chamber, I squint through the small cracks between my fingers to see more clearly. I dared not hope, but even if a little bit of my feelings went through this time, this would be the one summon that I dare not miss.
"I am the Alter Ego of pleasure, Meltryllis. I would prefer not, but I suppose I'll perform a contract with you. You should be honored, okay?" Her voice...a voice I hadn't heard in oh so long, spoke once the light settled down. My heart leaped and I went to call out to her like I did before, but her eyes...they didn't seem to recognize me. My hope led me astray that she would remember me, but perhaps it was in the nature of some Heroic Spirits to not remember some events?
"Well, temporary Master, where are your manners?" Her voice jolted me out of the stupor I had fallen into. "O-oh, welcome Miss Meltryllis to Chaldea. We're happy to have you here." Thus, her first meeting with me came to a close.
Bond 1
"Didn't I tell you? You're just my temporary Master. My summoning was by pure chance, you aren't anywhere near being my equal." Her voice was sharp, cutting. But I was used to it and merely smiled and nodded at her words, "True," I responded, keeping pace next to her, her sharp legs making clicking noise as we walked, "But I hope to one day become someone worthy of becoming your equal." At that admission, she scoffed quite loudly. "You? Surely you must be joking. At best you could be a stool for me to sit on, or become a pin cushion for me." I nodded again at her words, my smile unwavering, "At least that way I can be of some service to you, Meltryllis." She scoffed once more, but didn't say anything else as we walked.
Bond 2
I had questioned Melt once on the nature of Alter Ego's before, "Alter Ego's were created to deny humans. We are natural enemies of each other. Though," a grin that was slightly skewed and sadistic formed on her face, "It's a bit one-sided. We hunt," her visage loomed over me, "and you are hunted." Her comment and mannerisms was a stark reminder that even if I fell in love with her, there would be a barrier, a stigma, between us. One that I was determined to overcome. After her comment, I tried to not let any fear show, but being a human I wasn't able to fully hide it to my shame, causing her grin to widen and with a flourish left me to my own devices.
Bond 3
Once more, I sought out Melt's company. No matter how much she would try to deter me, threaten me, I always paid attention to her. Upon seeing me, Melty looked at me with a frown, "Why are you so persistent? Aren't you afraid? My legs, thorny. My heels, formed into sharp edges. My poison that melts anything it touches. What could you desire from me other than my destruction power as a weapon?" The seriousness in her voice caused my smile to disappear. "It's because...well if I said love would you laugh?" I answered honestly. In response, she scoffed, "Really? A human loving an Alter Ego? How strange and naive." She didn't deny or scorn my answer, however, and I'm sure I knew why. We had spoken once before, a long time ago. There was one before me whom had formed a bond with Melt, and while I'm sad that memory most certainly carried over, I'm also relieved. She was similar to the Melt I had met once before, and whom I can make a bond with once more.
"Why are you smiling so happily Master? Did you find my response amusing hm?" Her voice brought me out of my own thoughts, "No, just glad you didn't reject my statement." At my admission, Melt only raised her head haughtily, "Of course you would fall in love with me, however if the reverse were to happen, I would melt you completely, would you happily accept it?" And without a shred of hesitance, I responded with a resolute, "Yes."
Bond 4
Time had passed since that day that I 'confessed' and Melt had stopped actively denying my presence, but hadn't truly accepted me. However, our one year anniversary of being Master and Servant was today and I had wanted to do something special for her. I had asked some of our more 'motherly' servants to help me with my gift for her and outside of light ribbing and embarrassment, they all helped me craft her gift.
Knocking on her door, I called through that it was just me and that I wanted to talk. Not hearing a denial, I opened the door and saw her resting on her bed, stretched out. "Yes, Master?" She asked lazily, not paying me any heed. I plopped myself next to her on her bed and held out my wrapped gift. Getting a raised eyebrow in response, she rolled her eyes and lifted her tied and covered hands. Flushing slightly, I unwrap and present her gift. It was a doll, the product of many failed results. This one held in close resemblance to her, and I had painstakingly worked on it to impress her. She had talked about her love for dolls and figurines, and even gave me a long lecture on it once.
"Master, this is…"
"It's been a year since we first contracted here, so I thought of celebrating it with this. It may not be up to your standards, but I hope you will cherish it none-the-less." I said sincerely. She didn't respond initially, but then maneuvered herself so her legs were dangling off the bed and she was upright. Cupping her hands in what I assume was a gesture to put the doll in, and as I did so, her eyes flickered to my bandaged fingers but said nothing else. For a few moments, all she did was study it before replying, "I could never grow to like humans, you included. My love just ends up hurting others, melting them into nothingness..." Her voice trailed off, and in a rare moment of weakness, she was showing me a side of her she hadn't dared show before. My heart dropped at her statement, and she looked up at me, "Don't make that face, it isn't the end of the world. There's more people, more servants." She cupped my face, placing the doll next to her, "I am the most perfect being, so listen to me. Seek out others." She pulled away and shoo'd me out.
Bond 5
As much as that conversation had affected me, I didn't give up. I became more diligent in my affection. Even if it embarrassed me at times, and her, I would not give up. She had done this once, and I lost her before we could truly begin, I wouldn't let this opportunity wither. And finally, my dream came true.
"Master...fine. You've won." Melt told me one day in My Room. "Huh?"
"You've did it. You, apart from one other, had been so diligent in pursuing me despite my threats, my attitude, my poison. So sit still Master on that bed. I want to sit on your lap." With her declaration, she plopped herself on my lap, carefully avoiding to skew me. I couldn't believe it, and hesitantly held her close. She didn't push me away or resist, and merely leaned into it. I felt tears form, my dream finally accomplished, and my promised upheld from that one, very long, day.
"Master...you've met me before, haven't you?" I didn't respond, but continued to shake. Feeling her clothed hands wipe my eyes, I opened them to see her gentle smile. "You may have helped me in the past, one I cannot remember...but I'm sure if you treated her as you've treated me. I loved you with the same intensity you've stubbornly shown me since I first arrived."
AN: So, because of someone's likes I decided to buckle up and write this. Enjoy, or whatever.
Covering my eyes at the shining bright light of the summoning chamber, I squint through the small cracks between my fingers to see more clearly. I dared not hope, but even if a little bit of my feelings went through this time, this would be the one summon that I dare not miss.
"I am the Alter Ego of pleasure, Meltryllis. I would prefer not, but I suppose I'll perform a contract with you. You should be honored, okay?" Her voice...a voice I hadn't heard in oh so long, spoke once the light settled down. My heart leaped and I went to call out to her like I did before, but her eyes...they didn't seem to recognize me. My hope led me astray that she would remember me, but perhaps it was in the nature of some Heroic Spirits to not remember some events?
"Well, temporary Master, where are your manners?" Her voice jolted me out of the stupor I had fallen into. "O-oh, welcome Miss Meltryllis to Chaldea. We're happy to have you here." Thus, her first meeting with me came to a close.
Bond 1
"Didn't I tell you? You're just my temporary Master. My summoning was by pure chance, you aren't anywhere near being my equal." Her voice was sharp, cutting. But I was used to it and merely smiled and nodded at her words, "True," I responded, keeping pace next to her, her sharp legs making clicking noise as we walked, "But I hope to one day become someone worthy of becoming your equal." At that admission, she scoffed quite loudly. "You? Surely you must be joking. At best you could be a stool for me to sit on, or become a pin cushion for me." I nodded again at her words, my smile unwavering, "At least that way I can be of some service to you, Meltryllis." She scoffed once more, but didn't say anything else as we walked.
Bond 2
I had questioned Melt once on the nature of Alter Ego's before, "Alter Ego's were created to deny humans. We are natural enemies of each other. Though," a grin that was slightly skewed and sadistic formed on her face, "It's a bit one-sided. We hunt," her visage loomed over me, "and you are hunted." Her comment and mannerisms was a stark reminder that even if I fell in love with her, there would be a barrier, a stigma, between us. One that I was determined to overcome. After her comment, I tried to not let any fear show, but being a human I wasn't able to fully hide it to my shame, causing her grin to widen and with a flourish left me to my own devices.
Bond 3
Once more, I sought out Melt's company. No matter how much she would try to deter me, threaten me, I always paid attention to her. Upon seeing me, Melty looked at me with a frown, "Why are you so persistent? Aren't you afraid? My legs, thorny. My heels, formed into sharp edges. My poison that melts anything it touches. What could you desire from me other than my destruction power as a weapon?" The seriousness in her voice caused my smile to disappear. "It's because...well if I said love would you laugh?" I answered honestly. In response, she scoffed, "Really? A human loving an Alter Ego? How strange and naive." She didn't deny or scorn my answer, however, and I'm sure I knew why. We had spoken once before, a long time ago. There was one before me whom had formed a bond with Melt, and while I'm sad that memory most certainly carried over, I'm also relieved. She was similar to the Melt I had met once before, and whom I can make a bond with once more.
"Why are you smiling so happily Master? Did you find my response amusing hm?" Her voice brought me out of my own thoughts, "No, just glad you didn't reject my statement." At my admission, Melt only raised her head haughtily, "Of course you would fall in love with me, however if the reverse were to happen, I would melt you completely, would you happily accept it?" And without a shred of hesitance, I responded with a resolute, "Yes."
Bond 4
Time had passed since that day that I 'confessed' and Melt had stopped actively denying my presence, but hadn't truly accepted me. However, our one year anniversary of being Master and Servant was today and I had wanted to do something special for her. I had asked some of our more 'motherly' servants to help me with my gift for her and outside of light ribbing and embarrassment, they all helped me craft her gift.
Knocking on her door, I called through that it was just me and that I wanted to talk. Not hearing a denial, I opened the door and saw her resting on her bed, stretched out. "Yes, Master?" She asked lazily, not paying me any heed. I plopped myself next to her on her bed and held out my wrapped gift. Getting a raised eyebrow in response, she rolled her eyes and lifted her tied and covered hands. Flushing slightly, I unwrap and present her gift. It was a doll, the product of many failed results. This one held in close resemblance to her, and I had painstakingly worked on it to impress her. She had talked about her love for dolls and figurines, and even gave me a long lecture on it once.
"Master, this is…"
"It's been a year since we first contracted here, so I thought of celebrating it with this. It may not be up to your standards, but I hope you will cherish it none-the-less." I said sincerely. She didn't respond initially, but then maneuvered herself so her legs were dangling off the bed and she was upright. Cupping her hands in what I assume was a gesture to put the doll in, and as I did so, her eyes flickered to my bandaged fingers but said nothing else. For a few moments, all she did was study it before replying, "I could never grow to like humans, you included. My love just ends up hurting others, melting them into nothingness..." Her voice trailed off, and in a rare moment of weakness, she was showing me a side of her she hadn't dared show before. My heart dropped at her statement, and she looked up at me, "Don't make that face, it isn't the end of the world. There's more people, more servants." She cupped my face, placing the doll next to her, "I am the most perfect being, so listen to me. Seek out others." She pulled away and shoo'd me out.
Bond 5
As much as that conversation had affected me, I didn't give up. I became more diligent in my affection. Even if it embarrassed me at times, and her, I would not give up. She had done this once, and I lost her before we could truly begin, I wouldn't let this opportunity wither. And finally, my dream came true.
"Master...fine. You've won." Melt told me one day in My Room. "Huh?"
"You've did it. You, apart from one other, had been so diligent in pursuing me despite my threats, my attitude, my poison. So sit still Master on that bed. I want to sit on your lap." With her declaration, she plopped herself on my lap, carefully avoiding to skew me. I couldn't believe it, and hesitantly held her close. She didn't push me away or resist, and merely leaned into it. I felt tears form, my dream finally accomplished, and my promised upheld from that one, very long, day.
"Master...you've met me before, haven't you?" I didn't respond, but continued to shake. Feeling her clothed hands wipe my eyes, I opened them to see her gentle smile. "You may have helped me in the past, one I cannot remember...but I'm sure if you treated her as you've treated me. I loved you with the same intensity you've stubbornly shown me since I first arrived."
AN: So, because of someone's likes I decided to buckle up and write this. Enjoy, or whatever.
The Bond of a Goddess
Zerith
Meltryllis is love, she is life.
- Location
- Earth
Summoning
"I am Servant Ereshkigal, Mistress of the Underworld and Lancer-class. I have come in response to your call. I am not one to help a single person, but you will be an exception as you were able to summon me. Be grateful, human." Her voice was regal, and her tone commanding. She tried to put on a brave front, but I already knew her personality, and simply stayed quiet and looked at her, a small grin on my face.
Ereshkigal started to look uncomfortable, and her facade broke slightly and she said, "W-why are you so quiet!? And the smirk!? I'm a proper Goddess you know!"
"I know, my Goddess. I'm just happy to see you once again." I sincerely said, clasping my hands and getting on one knee, as if praying to her.
Her entire facade broke at my gesture, tears forming at my gesture. "It's really you, isn't it? Thank you for freeing me, and calling out to me."
Bond 1
"...and so, as a special summon in this vessel, Ereshkigal of the Underworld has come to help you!" Ereshkigal said, her hand on her chest and her head held up high. I politely clapped, a grin adorning my face. Preening, she opened her eyes and saw my grin, causing her to pout immediately.
"A-are you making fun of me? You know normally I would ask for half of your Authority! But since you're just a human...and special to me…" She mumbled the last part blushing, "I-I'm going to let you off the hook, so be grateful!" She finished, her voice wavering slightly.
I could only praise her efforts at her trying to act her position, and patted her head. "I know, I know. I'm genuinely grateful for your help, Ere. You are the only Goddess I need, and the one I'm devoted to through and through."
"A-a-a-a...Thank you...Master…" Ereshkigal mumbled, face red.
Bond 2
We fought for together, bled together, and almost died together throughout the year. But the trials made us stronger, and after finally being freed from our responsibilities, and giving the Human race hope and a chance at any further threats, we retired.
Buying a small plot of land wasn't hard, it wasn't like they would say no to me after all. Me and Ereshkigal wanted to live happily together, and we got our wish.
Making breakfast, Ereshkigal came out of our room sleepily, rubbing her eyes and wearing loose pajamas.
"Morning, Ere. Food is almost ready, go ahead and sit at the table." Earning a non-committal hum, she slowly woke up fully like she usually did and eep'd slightly. "I-I'm sorry for looking sloppy. A Goddess like me-"
"Ere, it's fine. We left that behind, now we are a normal couple." I said sweetly, and as I turned back to set the food, I watched her blush once more. No matter how many times I showed my affection, she always seemed embarrassed and unable to fight back.
As we ate, silence reigned and I knew something was wrong. Usually she would try and bring up a topic and try to act sweetly without giving away too much.
"Ere...are you okay?" I asked softly, at my question she seemed to snap out of whatever she was in and she shook her head quickly, "I-it's nothing. Just…" She took a deep breath and continued, "I can't help but reflect on our past. It's nearing a full year since we left Chaldea to live with each other. When I first arrived it was so tiring fighting where my power was weak, amongst the living rather than the dead. I underestimated it. But more than that, there was so many enjoyable things. The flowers, the wind, the stars, the water and..." Her eyes flickered to me before looking back outside, "you. It's all so brilliant. Best of all, I was learning a lot of things by merely watching what everyone did. And my dream was to one day build a city that would be comparable to this surface world with everything I learned." She then smiled softly, and looked back at me, "But sitting here now, all I want to do is let this moment last forever."
Bond 3
Me and Ere were out shopping when we saw something funny. It was EMIYA, on a cooking show looking embarrassed with Ishtar ribbing him with Artoria in the background looking slightly menacing. Both in casual clothes and while EMIYA looked annoyed, he was also smiling. "Ma-Darling, you've always loved me right?"
"Of course, what brought this on?" Her grip on me tightened slightly at my question, and she huffed. "Just a bad memory is all. When I was first summoned you started using me more and more, and some of the more uppity servant's got jealous and confronted me, saying I had cursed you to always be with me. At first, I was scared, and had almost run away thinking I truly did, but Ishtar...she surprised me. She appeared suddenly and in her arrogant tone, she commented that of course a Goddess like me would be used moreso, and that they were low to question your decision. They looked put off and had a regretful expression, but didn't apologize and walked off, causing her to scoff. I was too stunned to even question why she helped me, but I feel like she did it for us. That day I came to you crying, if you remember. I never said why, I was much too embarrassed to say why. But when you comforted me without asking the reason, and stayed by my side, I was happy."
Bond 4
I was cleaning out the house when Ereshkigal spoke up, catching my attention. Holding my old Chaldea uniform tightly, Ereshkigal spoke. "Darling, when we were fighting, I always thought that was the only way I could've been with you, but that would always endanger your life. I hadn't realized it because of how much fun I was having, but when I did I knew I needed to work even harder to make sure you wouldn't have to fight anymore. I even thought…" She choked up slightly, and I stopped what I was doing and held her, stroking her head, "I even thought I had to imprison you in the underworld…"
Bond 5
"However, that wasn't possible. It was incredibly selfish of me." She looked up to me, "You are the sort to live in the present. I was a Goddess who lived in the depths and always looked up at you. Your happiness was, and is still, my purpose. As I once said on our wedding day, I will say again, 'As eventually all things lose their shine, I will always continue looking over you. From the shadows to the light, and not as a goddess, but as your dear wife." Hearing her say that, I held her tighter, my heart thumping. Our time together wouldn't last forever, we both knew. But as long as we had eachother, we could look forward to the future happily. Hearing a slight whine, and feeling a fidget, I stopped holding Ereshkigal tightly and looked at her. "D-darling...can we...u-um…" Seeing her be so shy despite the speech, I couldn't help but laugh slightly, "D-darling! Don't laugh…" She pouted but smiled as well, and taking a breath, she looked up at me and despite the blush, said, "C-can we hold off on cleaning for today? I-I want to be spoiled…"
"Of course, my dear Ereshkigal." I said happily, picking her up in a princess carry to our room, with only a slight eep.
AN: Felt like Ereshkigal after getting her to her final ascension, what a good goddess.
"I am Servant Ereshkigal, Mistress of the Underworld and Lancer-class. I have come in response to your call. I am not one to help a single person, but you will be an exception as you were able to summon me. Be grateful, human." Her voice was regal, and her tone commanding. She tried to put on a brave front, but I already knew her personality, and simply stayed quiet and looked at her, a small grin on my face.
Ereshkigal started to look uncomfortable, and her facade broke slightly and she said, "W-why are you so quiet!? And the smirk!? I'm a proper Goddess you know!"
"I know, my Goddess. I'm just happy to see you once again." I sincerely said, clasping my hands and getting on one knee, as if praying to her.
Her entire facade broke at my gesture, tears forming at my gesture. "It's really you, isn't it? Thank you for freeing me, and calling out to me."
Bond 1
"...and so, as a special summon in this vessel, Ereshkigal of the Underworld has come to help you!" Ereshkigal said, her hand on her chest and her head held up high. I politely clapped, a grin adorning my face. Preening, she opened her eyes and saw my grin, causing her to pout immediately.
"A-are you making fun of me? You know normally I would ask for half of your Authority! But since you're just a human...and special to me…" She mumbled the last part blushing, "I-I'm going to let you off the hook, so be grateful!" She finished, her voice wavering slightly.
I could only praise her efforts at her trying to act her position, and patted her head. "I know, I know. I'm genuinely grateful for your help, Ere. You are the only Goddess I need, and the one I'm devoted to through and through."
"A-a-a-a...Thank you...Master…" Ereshkigal mumbled, face red.
Bond 2
We fought for together, bled together, and almost died together throughout the year. But the trials made us stronger, and after finally being freed from our responsibilities, and giving the Human race hope and a chance at any further threats, we retired.
Buying a small plot of land wasn't hard, it wasn't like they would say no to me after all. Me and Ereshkigal wanted to live happily together, and we got our wish.
Making breakfast, Ereshkigal came out of our room sleepily, rubbing her eyes and wearing loose pajamas.
"Morning, Ere. Food is almost ready, go ahead and sit at the table." Earning a non-committal hum, she slowly woke up fully like she usually did and eep'd slightly. "I-I'm sorry for looking sloppy. A Goddess like me-"
"Ere, it's fine. We left that behind, now we are a normal couple." I said sweetly, and as I turned back to set the food, I watched her blush once more. No matter how many times I showed my affection, she always seemed embarrassed and unable to fight back.
As we ate, silence reigned and I knew something was wrong. Usually she would try and bring up a topic and try to act sweetly without giving away too much.
"Ere...are you okay?" I asked softly, at my question she seemed to snap out of whatever she was in and she shook her head quickly, "I-it's nothing. Just…" She took a deep breath and continued, "I can't help but reflect on our past. It's nearing a full year since we left Chaldea to live with each other. When I first arrived it was so tiring fighting where my power was weak, amongst the living rather than the dead. I underestimated it. But more than that, there was so many enjoyable things. The flowers, the wind, the stars, the water and..." Her eyes flickered to me before looking back outside, "you. It's all so brilliant. Best of all, I was learning a lot of things by merely watching what everyone did. And my dream was to one day build a city that would be comparable to this surface world with everything I learned." She then smiled softly, and looked back at me, "But sitting here now, all I want to do is let this moment last forever."
Bond 3
Me and Ere were out shopping when we saw something funny. It was EMIYA, on a cooking show looking embarrassed with Ishtar ribbing him with Artoria in the background looking slightly menacing. Both in casual clothes and while EMIYA looked annoyed, he was also smiling. "Ma-Darling, you've always loved me right?"
"Of course, what brought this on?" Her grip on me tightened slightly at my question, and she huffed. "Just a bad memory is all. When I was first summoned you started using me more and more, and some of the more uppity servant's got jealous and confronted me, saying I had cursed you to always be with me. At first, I was scared, and had almost run away thinking I truly did, but Ishtar...she surprised me. She appeared suddenly and in her arrogant tone, she commented that of course a Goddess like me would be used moreso, and that they were low to question your decision. They looked put off and had a regretful expression, but didn't apologize and walked off, causing her to scoff. I was too stunned to even question why she helped me, but I feel like she did it for us. That day I came to you crying, if you remember. I never said why, I was much too embarrassed to say why. But when you comforted me without asking the reason, and stayed by my side, I was happy."
Bond 4
I was cleaning out the house when Ereshkigal spoke up, catching my attention. Holding my old Chaldea uniform tightly, Ereshkigal spoke. "Darling, when we were fighting, I always thought that was the only way I could've been with you, but that would always endanger your life. I hadn't realized it because of how much fun I was having, but when I did I knew I needed to work even harder to make sure you wouldn't have to fight anymore. I even thought…" She choked up slightly, and I stopped what I was doing and held her, stroking her head, "I even thought I had to imprison you in the underworld…"
Bond 5
"However, that wasn't possible. It was incredibly selfish of me." She looked up to me, "You are the sort to live in the present. I was a Goddess who lived in the depths and always looked up at you. Your happiness was, and is still, my purpose. As I once said on our wedding day, I will say again, 'As eventually all things lose their shine, I will always continue looking over you. From the shadows to the light, and not as a goddess, but as your dear wife." Hearing her say that, I held her tighter, my heart thumping. Our time together wouldn't last forever, we both knew. But as long as we had eachother, we could look forward to the future happily. Hearing a slight whine, and feeling a fidget, I stopped holding Ereshkigal tightly and looked at her. "D-darling...can we...u-um…" Seeing her be so shy despite the speech, I couldn't help but laugh slightly, "D-darling! Don't laugh…" She pouted but smiled as well, and taking a breath, she looked up at me and despite the blush, said, "C-can we hold off on cleaning for today? I-I want to be spoiled…"
"Of course, my dear Ereshkigal." I said happily, picking her up in a princess carry to our room, with only a slight eep.
AN: Felt like Ereshkigal after getting her to her final ascension, what a good goddess.
A Burning Desire
Zerith
Meltryllis is love, she is life.
- Location
- Earth
Summoning
"Servant, Avenger. Summoned upon your request." Staring at the Witch of Orleans, I felt both fear and admiration. It was barely after the Da Vinci diabolical, and now she's here. "What's with that look? Come on, here's the contract." Looking at her, she held out a gauntleted hand. Taking her hand, I squashed down that fear and left admiration within me.
Bond 1
"Disgusting, don't come near me." Her voice was filled with venom, and a look of disgust crossed her face as I passed by. I hadn't even attempted to talk yet?!
"Fufu, Master. It seems like Jeanne doesn't like you, hm?" Turning towards Da Vinci, I scowled.
"Da Vinci, don't tease Master like that. It's alright, she will open up eventually." The original Jeanne patted my back, only furthering my depression spiral. "How about a gift, Master? Perhaps some Embers or materials?" Jeanne tried, most likely noticing my gloomy aura.
"No…I will leave her be for now. We have some farming to do later so I can talk with her then. It's only been a week. I just have to think positively." Da Vinci smiled, while Jeanne did a small cheer.
"That's it Mas-"
"Oh look, other Jeanne is returning." With an eep, I hid behind Jeanne, while she scolded a now laughing Da Vinvi.
Bond 2
"You're being annoying. Do you want me to strangle you?" Her voice was once again filled with venom, and I could only shirk away, before coughing and straightening myself. I couldn't cow before her, and show myself as an equal. If Da Vinci and Jeanne weren't lying to me.
We were out farming, and me and Jalter were waiting by the fire. It was just me and her for now, as the others left to scout. It has been a few months and our relationship has barely progressed.
"Jalter, I simply asked if it was fine that Salter was with us for the next farming event."
"And like I said, I don't care if that woman joins, as long as she doesn't annoy me enough to burn her." She scowled, her face becoming slightly more intimidating from the fire's glow.
"That's not the same thing as a yes or no."
"Do you want to die?" She grabbed the handle of her sword, and I froze up before frowning. "We need to be on the same page. A Yes or No, please." I bowed my head slightly.
"...That woman is a bother, but her power will be useful. She may join, but I require a favor in return." Looking up, I saw a glint in her eyes.
"Alright." I held out a hand, and she shook it. A grin on her face.
Bond 3
"Tch."
"Jalter, stop moving and let me inspect you." Frowning, I inched closer to her. Already two years in, and she still won't open up fully even in battles.
"Don't come any closer! I'll burn you alive if you do!" A snarl marred her face, and flames rose up only to sputter and pitter out quite pathetically.
"Jalter, you have no strength." I took purposeful steps. For all her talk, she won't kill me. Not now, at least. "Stop struggling."
She was about to say something else, but then fell onto one knee and used her flag as support. "Fine."
Kneeling towards her, I laid her arm around my shoulder and helped her walk. In silence, we continued to wander this damned forest. It was just a minor singularity, so it was only us two. Mash, Jeanne, and even Romani suggested it as a way for us to grow closer. But, we were ambushed and Jalter had to take a hit from me and used her Noble Phantasm to destroy the enemy. We could rayshift out…but the both of us were stubborn, I guess.
Neither of us suggested it, after all. We wanted to get back at the group causing the ambush and problem here.
"Oi, Master. A cave." Her voice was still heated, but at least most of the anger was gone. Following her directions, we stepped into it and settled down. Keeping Jalter out of the way and leaned against one of the walls, I contacted Chaldea and updated them with a lie. Stating we were close but will spend a night here before we head out. With a general 'be careful', they did not question it.
As I closed it, Jalter snorted. "Lied to them, did you? That's pretty scummy."
Turning towards her, I simply shook my head. "Really? I just didn't want them to worry. Plus, you didn't say anything as I spoke. If you did, I would have been found out."
A careless wave. "I won't stop you. We both want revenge, don't we? I can feel the anger in you." She leered, but then looked away towards the entrance. "It's cute, really. How pitiful your anger is. But oh well, oh Master of mine. Both our desires align, so I will help you even more willingly." Even despite her state, she kept up appearances, huh?
"Thank you…Jeanne." I nodded, and sat near her, waiting for her to recover so we could destroy the problem here.
Bond 4
"I told you to ignore me." Jeanne bluntly stated as I entered. "You shouldn't meddle in the affairs of an accursed witch."
"Don't care." I continued to walk into her room and sat on her bed beside her. Ever since that day in the minor singularity, we had grown close. And had only grown closer in the year that followed.
A snort. "You'll get burned, you know? The closer you get, the more my flames will consume us both." Both a warning, and a promise.
"Like I said, don't care." I leaned into her, and she exuded some heat, but not enough to burn like she said. "We've gotten close, Jeanne. I want to learn more, about your hatred, your thoughts, your feelings. I'll meddle with your affairs until you fully accept me." I grinned.
"You idiot Master." Was her only reply…and the gauntlet holding onto my head tight.
Bond 5
"So you really do want to be consumed by my flames? Very well, I will grant your wish…" She looked down on me as I burned, but I couldn't really bring myself to care about my burning arms and legs. She was burning just as bright, and just as fierce.
"One day. But today will not be that day." The flames seemed to retreat from my prone body, along with the pain, and flowed onto her already growing flaming body. It was beautiful, like a burning angel. She faced away from me and towards the fierce dragon facing us.
"Today that dragon will fall, and feel the howl of my hatred! My pain! My suffering!" The flames swirled around her, and flowed into her flag and sword. The last thing I saw was her flowing cape, and the dragon howling as it burned.
—
As I opened my eyes, or eye, my right side was bandaged quite heavily. My arms and legs were too, from what I could feel.
"Senpai!" Mash's voice startled me, and I turned my head fully to see her. "You're awake!" She started to cry and babble as Da Vinci rushed in with Romani. As Romani calmed Mash down, Da Vinci updated me on what happened.
After being burned and saved by Jeanne, they rushed me back to Chaldea and tried to treat me quickly. I avoided anything life threatening because of our limited healers, but I would have scars. Nasty ones running up and down my arms and legs, and some on my face. A small price to pay for my life, I suppose.
Calming Mash down with Romani, they stayed until night and with some healer's help, I started to drift off before rudely being awaken.
"Master." Snapping my eyes open, I saw Jeanne's face. Pale and eyes glowing gold.
"You jumped into my flames, willingly."
"It was you, or the dragons. I trusted you to shield me with yours, and I would take any pain as long as it was from you."
"Idiot Master. You shouldn't carelessly do that, to burn with me would mean your death, one that would certainly regret."
"Never." I shook my head. "I love you, and will even descend to hell with you."
Her smile, one that was so beautiful, so disgustingly beautiful, captured my heart and refused to let it go. "Then let us go, and sink further into depravity and Hell."
A/N: Wow it's been awhile hasn't it? Well, it's Jalter. I got her during October, and finally got around to writing this. I wanted something more tragic but this is fine.
"Servant, Avenger. Summoned upon your request." Staring at the Witch of Orleans, I felt both fear and admiration. It was barely after the Da Vinci diabolical, and now she's here. "What's with that look? Come on, here's the contract." Looking at her, she held out a gauntleted hand. Taking her hand, I squashed down that fear and left admiration within me.
Bond 1
"Disgusting, don't come near me." Her voice was filled with venom, and a look of disgust crossed her face as I passed by. I hadn't even attempted to talk yet?!
"Fufu, Master. It seems like Jeanne doesn't like you, hm?" Turning towards Da Vinci, I scowled.
"Da Vinci, don't tease Master like that. It's alright, she will open up eventually." The original Jeanne patted my back, only furthering my depression spiral. "How about a gift, Master? Perhaps some Embers or materials?" Jeanne tried, most likely noticing my gloomy aura.
"No…I will leave her be for now. We have some farming to do later so I can talk with her then. It's only been a week. I just have to think positively." Da Vinci smiled, while Jeanne did a small cheer.
"That's it Mas-"
"Oh look, other Jeanne is returning." With an eep, I hid behind Jeanne, while she scolded a now laughing Da Vinvi.
Bond 2
"You're being annoying. Do you want me to strangle you?" Her voice was once again filled with venom, and I could only shirk away, before coughing and straightening myself. I couldn't cow before her, and show myself as an equal. If Da Vinci and Jeanne weren't lying to me.
We were out farming, and me and Jalter were waiting by the fire. It was just me and her for now, as the others left to scout. It has been a few months and our relationship has barely progressed.
"Jalter, I simply asked if it was fine that Salter was with us for the next farming event."
"And like I said, I don't care if that woman joins, as long as she doesn't annoy me enough to burn her." She scowled, her face becoming slightly more intimidating from the fire's glow.
"That's not the same thing as a yes or no."
"Do you want to die?" She grabbed the handle of her sword, and I froze up before frowning. "We need to be on the same page. A Yes or No, please." I bowed my head slightly.
"...That woman is a bother, but her power will be useful. She may join, but I require a favor in return." Looking up, I saw a glint in her eyes.
"Alright." I held out a hand, and she shook it. A grin on her face.
Bond 3
"Tch."
"Jalter, stop moving and let me inspect you." Frowning, I inched closer to her. Already two years in, and she still won't open up fully even in battles.
"Don't come any closer! I'll burn you alive if you do!" A snarl marred her face, and flames rose up only to sputter and pitter out quite pathetically.
"Jalter, you have no strength." I took purposeful steps. For all her talk, she won't kill me. Not now, at least. "Stop struggling."
She was about to say something else, but then fell onto one knee and used her flag as support. "Fine."
Kneeling towards her, I laid her arm around my shoulder and helped her walk. In silence, we continued to wander this damned forest. It was just a minor singularity, so it was only us two. Mash, Jeanne, and even Romani suggested it as a way for us to grow closer. But, we were ambushed and Jalter had to take a hit from me and used her Noble Phantasm to destroy the enemy. We could rayshift out…but the both of us were stubborn, I guess.
Neither of us suggested it, after all. We wanted to get back at the group causing the ambush and problem here.
"Oi, Master. A cave." Her voice was still heated, but at least most of the anger was gone. Following her directions, we stepped into it and settled down. Keeping Jalter out of the way and leaned against one of the walls, I contacted Chaldea and updated them with a lie. Stating we were close but will spend a night here before we head out. With a general 'be careful', they did not question it.
As I closed it, Jalter snorted. "Lied to them, did you? That's pretty scummy."
Turning towards her, I simply shook my head. "Really? I just didn't want them to worry. Plus, you didn't say anything as I spoke. If you did, I would have been found out."
A careless wave. "I won't stop you. We both want revenge, don't we? I can feel the anger in you." She leered, but then looked away towards the entrance. "It's cute, really. How pitiful your anger is. But oh well, oh Master of mine. Both our desires align, so I will help you even more willingly." Even despite her state, she kept up appearances, huh?
"Thank you…Jeanne." I nodded, and sat near her, waiting for her to recover so we could destroy the problem here.
Bond 4
"I told you to ignore me." Jeanne bluntly stated as I entered. "You shouldn't meddle in the affairs of an accursed witch."
"Don't care." I continued to walk into her room and sat on her bed beside her. Ever since that day in the minor singularity, we had grown close. And had only grown closer in the year that followed.
A snort. "You'll get burned, you know? The closer you get, the more my flames will consume us both." Both a warning, and a promise.
"Like I said, don't care." I leaned into her, and she exuded some heat, but not enough to burn like she said. "We've gotten close, Jeanne. I want to learn more, about your hatred, your thoughts, your feelings. I'll meddle with your affairs until you fully accept me." I grinned.
"You idiot Master." Was her only reply…and the gauntlet holding onto my head tight.
Bond 5
"So you really do want to be consumed by my flames? Very well, I will grant your wish…" She looked down on me as I burned, but I couldn't really bring myself to care about my burning arms and legs. She was burning just as bright, and just as fierce.
"One day. But today will not be that day." The flames seemed to retreat from my prone body, along with the pain, and flowed onto her already growing flaming body. It was beautiful, like a burning angel. She faced away from me and towards the fierce dragon facing us.
"Today that dragon will fall, and feel the howl of my hatred! My pain! My suffering!" The flames swirled around her, and flowed into her flag and sword. The last thing I saw was her flowing cape, and the dragon howling as it burned.
—
As I opened my eyes, or eye, my right side was bandaged quite heavily. My arms and legs were too, from what I could feel.
"Senpai!" Mash's voice startled me, and I turned my head fully to see her. "You're awake!" She started to cry and babble as Da Vinci rushed in with Romani. As Romani calmed Mash down, Da Vinci updated me on what happened.
After being burned and saved by Jeanne, they rushed me back to Chaldea and tried to treat me quickly. I avoided anything life threatening because of our limited healers, but I would have scars. Nasty ones running up and down my arms and legs, and some on my face. A small price to pay for my life, I suppose.
Calming Mash down with Romani, they stayed until night and with some healer's help, I started to drift off before rudely being awaken.
"Master." Snapping my eyes open, I saw Jeanne's face. Pale and eyes glowing gold.
"You jumped into my flames, willingly."
"It was you, or the dragons. I trusted you to shield me with yours, and I would take any pain as long as it was from you."
"Idiot Master. You shouldn't carelessly do that, to burn with me would mean your death, one that would certainly regret."
"Never." I shook my head. "I love you, and will even descend to hell with you."
Her smile, one that was so beautiful, so disgustingly beautiful, captured my heart and refused to let it go. "Then let us go, and sink further into depravity and Hell."
A/N: Wow it's been awhile hasn't it? Well, it's Jalter. I got her during October, and finally got around to writing this. I wanted something more tragic but this is fine.