The King and I (Fate Zero SI)
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Tohsaka really should start eating apples like there is no tomorrow, or else
- Location
- Ohio
I think "folded over from the force of Berserker's punch," would flow better.
It definitely sounds like she's talking to herself. FGO wasn't very good at showing that particular quirk.
You know, I hope Sakura and/or Shinji call Nightingale an angel, just so we can see her act like an ordinary human being for a little while.
That last one is partially your fault!
Yes, it is important to speak the "language" of a coherent Berserker. If you had specified the worms inside of their bodies she might have (temporarily) ignored you in favor of the more severe patients.
Of course Cas Gil would have a level of awareness and control in his dream.
Did he use a dreamcatcher to do so?Pfft!
Ah, severe damage to the frontal lobe, the decision-making part of the brain, would definitely explain Kariya's actions later into the war.
You won't be able to dodge that question forever. Even if he was never all that successful, Kariya was a freelance reporter for a time. He can still think clearly.
Evidently, Kariya is missing enough of his frontal lobe to still be obsessed with taking a shit on Tokiomi. Sakura did say that Kariya seemed like a different person after the crest worm procedure....
'Eeeeeeey~ :lol
But will she approve the meal plan?
Finagle007
[Verified Great Old One]
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Of course Cas Gil would have a level of awareness and control in his dream.
No need. As a Caster, he's considerably less reluctant to utilize Sha Naqba Imuru, which grants him EX-ranked Clairvoyance. That may well have been the living Gilgamesh, speaking to his future summoner.
As does her Majesty Artoria Pendragon. As long as Gawain isn't the one cooking, of course.
NoisyMatchStar
Lord of all that is Purple
- Location
- Pittsburgh
Now I'm curious what the other servants will be. It's almost guaranteed that Arthuria will be the Saber but what about the others?
Tokiomi is not a fan favorite, that's for sure.
If it doesn't involve winning an important fight with Shirou Emiya, Gilgamesh can pretty much do whatever he wants and reality will just shrug and go along with it.Of course Cas Gil would have a level of awareness and control in his dream.
He's always hated Tokiomi for marrying the girl he was too much of a wuss to even confess to.
Also the Sakura thing. But mostly the first one.
Tokiomi will summon a Servant who will claim to be Gilgamesh, but is actually the King of Bullshit and False Promises, Ea-nasir, born of a jackal.
- Location
- Ohio
But that was a dream...... right?
As long as Gilgamesh does not severely underestimate his opponent. Thankfully, Gilgamesh's overconfidence and douchebagery are significantly diminished as a Caster.
Correction: Kariya let go of his love for Aoi when he realized that Zouken was pulling the strings. Also, he still kept in touch with Aoi, Rin, and Sakura despite that.
Although there was definitely a good amount of jealousy.
First off, Tokiomi gave Sakura to the Matous to prevent Sakura and Rin from fighting over the Tohsaka family's magic crest, the magus equivalent of a king's eldest offspring inheriting the the throne.
Secondly, it is never explicity stated that Tokiomi knew Zouken would toss Sakura into a pit of crest worms. Perhaps he had his suspicions, but never any definitive proof. However, this does not mean I agree with giving Sakura away.
Granted, my opinion of Tokiomi has been heavily influenced by his characterization in Light the Blue Touch Paper and Run Like Hell...
Finagle007
[Verified Great Old One]
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Merlin was able to reach out to Arturia Lancer Alter in a dream, among others. Anything Merlin can do, Gilgamesh can do, either via Sha Naqba Imuru or some random goodie in the Gate of Babylon.
Anything except wield Excalibur, of course. No way would Vivian ever allow Gilgamesh to wield it, even as the Wise King of Uruk.
Yes, he totally let it go, which is why he strangled her in a jealous rage.
The truth of the situation is immaterial, Kariya would have hated him the same if he were the saintliest motherfucker since Jesus Christ or the biggest mustache twirler since Snidely Whiplash. Tokiomi's true character and motivations had nothing to do with it.
Interlude One- The Hollow Ones
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- United States
Kirei Kotomine opened his eyes to the familiar ceiling of his quarters within the Fuyuki church. He raised his hand above his face to stare at the command seals emblazoned on his skin. Once again he wondered, why was he chosen to participate in the Holy Grail War, a competition created by heretics.
Curing a turn from these thoughts and left his bed he went about his morning routine as a man of God. However when he went to his father's chambers to prepare for the Morning Prayer. Kirei found his father in a state of agitation. He asked his father what was the matter.
"The first moves of the Holy Grail War have been taken, my son" Risei said. "Two servants have already been summoned. Berserker and Caster." Kirei's father laid his hands upon his son's shoulders. "My son, it may be earlier than I and Tokiomi expected but you must summon your servant now for your own safety. The Matou's home has already been involved in the war. I do not wish to have your life at risk out there unprotected by a servant of your own."
"Yes, father," Kirei said. They fulfilled their obligations as men of the Church and moved to the building's basement swiftly after. They would not commit heresies directly before the Lord's face. Dark deeds needed dark spaces. Kirei with his mechanical precision prepared the summoning circle in chalk. Candles were lit to throw wavering shadows on the wall.
Risei stood to one side, a box in hand. "My son, in my travels for the Eighth Sacrament, I have seen many things and gathered many relics for our Holy Mother Church." Risei opened the box to reveal a skull-shaped mask. "On a mission in Iraq, I obtained this mask buried behind a wall. The people there said that this mask belonged the Old Man of the Mountain with no name. "
Kirei took the mask from his father. "Of course, I've never attempted to confirm it as such, but it would prove useful for you, son," Risei said. Kirei placed the mask in the center of the chalk circle.
"Isn't the word 'assassin' itself enough to act as a catalyst for the summoning?" Kirei asked, recalling his lessons from Tokiomi.
"That is true," Risei said "However, destiny should not be left to chance."
Kirei nodded, obeying his father's wishes on how to proceed. He raised his arm that bore the command seals. He recited the summoning aria, sending the chalk sizzling. The candles flared up and out, leaving the basement into darkness. Risei turned on the lights.
Kneeling on the floor, wearing the mask that was used for a catalyst, was a Servant covered by a black cloak. On the left side of the Hassan was an unusual lump. In a rattling voice, the servant spoke. "Assassin-class Servant. I heard your call from the shadows."
"Take heart, Kirei," Risei said "With this your safety is assured. I'm sure Tohsaka will be relieved with your progress."
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To an outside observer of one Tokiomi Tohsaka, he would seem a picture of elegance and poise. His pacing within his study would have given the impression of dignity. His profile against the darkened skies would not be out of place in the old, rich neighborhoods in London.
However Risei could tell from experience and acquaintance that the Tohsaka head was severely agitated. It seemed that the man did not take the news of the Matou house's destruction well. The priest and friend of the man was aware that the magus had given over one of his daughters to be adopted into the other magi family that had a presence and stake in the city and the war.
"You are sure that it was Berserker and Caster summoned?" Tokiomi said, teeth clenched. He slowly twirled his cane mystic code back and forth in his hand. "And there's no way for you, Kotomine, to determine which was summoned first, and to whom at this point in time?"
Risei shook his head "It is unfortunate Tohsaka, but both had been summoned in the early hours of the morning. I know we intended for my son to summon the first servant to scout out your foes" Risei spread his arms "However neither of the two masters have approached the church yet."
Kirei was standing in the corner and gave a bow to his teacher. "Master, my father determined that my safety was in doubt with two servants already active. As we discussed earlier I had summoned Assassin successfully." Out of the shadows loomed the cloaked form of Assassin. Beneath the skull mask and black cloth, one could not tell the servant's gender or form. However Assassin gave what appeared to be a severe look of disapproval to the Tohsaka head.
"You have done well, my student. Once I have summoned Gilgamesh, the War is as good as won. Out of the Three Founding Families, only we, the Tohsaka have remembered our original goal for the War. I must thank you once again, Kotomine, for your help." Tohsaka laid his hand on a glass covered box. Within that box was the accumulation of years of resources, favors, and subterfuge. Smuggled out of the vaults of France's geological society was the catalyst that would ensure both Tohsaka's servant and victory. Risei noticed his son tense but put it out of his mind.
They moved over to the room where Tohsaka had prepared his summoning circle. In the center of a circle cast in iron and silver was the man's catalyst, the supposed fossilized skin of the first snake that stole the herbs of immortality. For a mythical artifact, its appearance was rather shabby. It looked more like a withered piece of fabric that would crumble just from being breathed on.
However, on it was placed the hopes of the Tohsaka family to lead them to the glory desired by all well-bred Magi linages. Tohsaka repeated the summoning aria passed down to him from the previous generations of Tohsaka heads. An unearthly light filled the chamber. Prana built up in the circle and discharged itself in a mighty flash.
Rainbows flew across the room. Their source was behind a man with reddish blonde hair dressed in a military uniform from the continent. "Bonjour mon Maître, I am Archer." A great metal cannon held in the servant's hand, cast in wrought iron and etched in gold, slammed in the stone floor causing hair-thin cracks. "The man of possibilities, the man who releases the rainbow. Come, Maître, with me victory is within your grasp!" Archer wove his hand forward towards his master.
Tohsaka staggered back, dread etching itself on his distinguished face "Something has gone horribly wrong." Unnoticed by Risei or Tohsaka, Kirei hid a smile in the shadows.
Curing a turn from these thoughts and left his bed he went about his morning routine as a man of God. However when he went to his father's chambers to prepare for the Morning Prayer. Kirei found his father in a state of agitation. He asked his father what was the matter.
"The first moves of the Holy Grail War have been taken, my son" Risei said. "Two servants have already been summoned. Berserker and Caster." Kirei's father laid his hands upon his son's shoulders. "My son, it may be earlier than I and Tokiomi expected but you must summon your servant now for your own safety. The Matou's home has already been involved in the war. I do not wish to have your life at risk out there unprotected by a servant of your own."
"Yes, father," Kirei said. They fulfilled their obligations as men of the Church and moved to the building's basement swiftly after. They would not commit heresies directly before the Lord's face. Dark deeds needed dark spaces. Kirei with his mechanical precision prepared the summoning circle in chalk. Candles were lit to throw wavering shadows on the wall.
Risei stood to one side, a box in hand. "My son, in my travels for the Eighth Sacrament, I have seen many things and gathered many relics for our Holy Mother Church." Risei opened the box to reveal a skull-shaped mask. "On a mission in Iraq, I obtained this mask buried behind a wall. The people there said that this mask belonged the Old Man of the Mountain with no name. "
Kirei took the mask from his father. "Of course, I've never attempted to confirm it as such, but it would prove useful for you, son," Risei said. Kirei placed the mask in the center of the chalk circle.
"Isn't the word 'assassin' itself enough to act as a catalyst for the summoning?" Kirei asked, recalling his lessons from Tokiomi.
"That is true," Risei said "However, destiny should not be left to chance."
Kirei nodded, obeying his father's wishes on how to proceed. He raised his arm that bore the command seals. He recited the summoning aria, sending the chalk sizzling. The candles flared up and out, leaving the basement into darkness. Risei turned on the lights.
Kneeling on the floor, wearing the mask that was used for a catalyst, was a Servant covered by a black cloak. On the left side of the Hassan was an unusual lump. In a rattling voice, the servant spoke. "Assassin-class Servant. I heard your call from the shadows."
"Take heart, Kirei," Risei said "With this your safety is assured. I'm sure Tohsaka will be relieved with your progress."
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To an outside observer of one Tokiomi Tohsaka, he would seem a picture of elegance and poise. His pacing within his study would have given the impression of dignity. His profile against the darkened skies would not be out of place in the old, rich neighborhoods in London.
However Risei could tell from experience and acquaintance that the Tohsaka head was severely agitated. It seemed that the man did not take the news of the Matou house's destruction well. The priest and friend of the man was aware that the magus had given over one of his daughters to be adopted into the other magi family that had a presence and stake in the city and the war.
"You are sure that it was Berserker and Caster summoned?" Tokiomi said, teeth clenched. He slowly twirled his cane mystic code back and forth in his hand. "And there's no way for you, Kotomine, to determine which was summoned first, and to whom at this point in time?"
Risei shook his head "It is unfortunate Tohsaka, but both had been summoned in the early hours of the morning. I know we intended for my son to summon the first servant to scout out your foes" Risei spread his arms "However neither of the two masters have approached the church yet."
Kirei was standing in the corner and gave a bow to his teacher. "Master, my father determined that my safety was in doubt with two servants already active. As we discussed earlier I had summoned Assassin successfully." Out of the shadows loomed the cloaked form of Assassin. Beneath the skull mask and black cloth, one could not tell the servant's gender or form. However Assassin gave what appeared to be a severe look of disapproval to the Tohsaka head.
"You have done well, my student. Once I have summoned Gilgamesh, the War is as good as won. Out of the Three Founding Families, only we, the Tohsaka have remembered our original goal for the War. I must thank you once again, Kotomine, for your help." Tohsaka laid his hand on a glass covered box. Within that box was the accumulation of years of resources, favors, and subterfuge. Smuggled out of the vaults of France's geological society was the catalyst that would ensure both Tohsaka's servant and victory. Risei noticed his son tense but put it out of his mind.
They moved over to the room where Tohsaka had prepared his summoning circle. In the center of a circle cast in iron and silver was the man's catalyst, the supposed fossilized skin of the first snake that stole the herbs of immortality. For a mythical artifact, its appearance was rather shabby. It looked more like a withered piece of fabric that would crumble just from being breathed on.
However, on it was placed the hopes of the Tohsaka family to lead them to the glory desired by all well-bred Magi linages. Tohsaka repeated the summoning aria passed down to him from the previous generations of Tohsaka heads. An unearthly light filled the chamber. Prana built up in the circle and discharged itself in a mighty flash.
Rainbows flew across the room. Their source was behind a man with reddish blonde hair dressed in a military uniform from the continent. "Bonjour mon Maître, I am Archer." A great metal cannon held in the servant's hand, cast in wrought iron and etched in gold, slammed in the stone floor causing hair-thin cracks. "The man of possibilities, the man who releases the rainbow. Come, Maître, with me victory is within your grasp!" Archer wove his hand forward towards his master.
Tohsaka staggered back, dread etching itself on his distinguished face "Something has gone horribly wrong." Unnoticed by Risei or Tohsaka, Kirei hid a smile in the shadows.
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- Location
- USA
Slightly disappointed that there wouldn't be a showdown between two gilgamesh(s) , but then I realized that this version of the 4th war had Broskander and Napoleon in the same Grail war
- Location
- The Temple of the Winds
It is a pity, but it seems we will miss out on THE duel of kings
Finagle007
[Verified Great Old One]
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- He/Him/His
Sadly, the Grail System is designed so that two versions of the same Heroic Spirit cannot be summoned for the same War. The FATE System used by Chaldea does not have this limitation, and a magus of the Edelfelt family canonically can use their Sorcery Trait, Ore Scales, to bypass this restriction, as they did in the Third War.
Renko
Look closer ~☆
- Location
- The Endless Void
Time to drop this fic then.
Seriously, the story is like the SI just want everything to be full of sunshine and rainbows.
Also, I don't like the fact the he was the one who summoned a servant first as if all the advantages were laid out on him conviniently on a golden plate.
What's next? Kerry and Iri surviving the war so Illya will be happy?
Tch!
NIghtmareNursery
Scheming Spectator
- Location
- Earth \ AU
More twists and turns just keep coming. Napoleon as this war's Archer, this is still going to be fun even if Archer Gil wasn't summoned.
I'm kind of glad you changed who got Archer. I haven't even beaten America yet but I'm still looking forward with this!!
I don't know what you were expecting? Ur point?
See you later H8ter!!
Edit: LOL I can't get out the image ur avatar of FGO's Nobunaga ranting your post in a huffy tsundere way like Rin. :lol
I'm kind of glad you changed who got Archer. I haven't even beaten America yet but I'm still looking forward with this!!
... Um ok?
I don't know what you were expecting? Ur point?
See you later H8ter!!
Edit: LOL I can't get out the image ur avatar of FGO's Nobunaga ranting your post in a huffy tsundere way like Rin.
:lol
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- America
Na thing thing about using a catalyst is that summon the hero who is connected to it, unless its a catalyst that has a connection with multiple heros like using a foundation brick of Rome will give you a high chance of summoning a Roman hero. Otherwise it'll automatically reroute to best capability.
Also since a snake skin was used the only hero that could be summon are those who are related to snake and even then that is too flimsy of a connection. And Enkidu has zero connection with snake, hell mud has a stronger connection.
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- The Temple of the Winds
I'm still not seeing how Napoleon is related in any way to snakes. I mean it would have made sense if he'd gotten Medusa or something like that, but as it is ? Seems the catalyst simply failed, due to rules, and then the summoning when on as if it weren't there.
I think the catalyst did fail and apparently he's an affinity match. It's been too long since I watched Zero to say much about Tokiomi's personality and I don't know Napoleon as a Servant, so I can't say how well they match up.