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Walker of the Yellow Path · Apr 30, 2014

Walker of the Yellow Path said:
Who is this man? He's ordinary, but something about him caught my eye. What could it be?

Like it's not obvious?

His hair!

Bingo

Everyone else has had dark brown or black hair. This guy has hair like that of a flame. Could he be Rider?

Doubt it. He is weird though.

I spur my horse, and move next to him. "Greetings! Are you called Alexander?"

The red haired man just gives me a strange look, and hurries off.

That was kind of rude.

Wait. That was Ryuunosuke. The mass murderer! You'd probably get some Karma points just for killing him.

My hand strays towards my sword, and I barely stop myself from pulling it out.

It wouldn't be a good idea to start an unprovoked battle in the middle of a crowded street, despite the fact that I feel this extreme urge in every part of my body to just kill him.

We should kill him later, when he's alone. Can't let a crazy like that to wander about alone. Heh, Wander.

I turn my horse in another direction, and start moving.

I look around the small crowd, that seems to be eyeing me warily.
I wave at them, and give them a wide smile.

They don't seem very reassured. Some of them are taking out phones.

Why are they afraid. My hand brushes my sword, and suddenly I realize the answer.

I almost pulled out a lethal weapon! Of course these people are afraid! I must look like some insane person, riding a horse and contemplating slicing someone up with a sword.

I spur my horse on, and move into a dark alleyway. Perhaps if I just lay low, I'll avoid anymore unfortunate attention.

Or......

I look up at the buildings next to me. Maybe instead of laying low, I should lay high?

.....

That was a horrible joke.

You should feel ashamed

Still, the idea has merit. I bid Agro to stay hidden for now, and start to climb. It's a moderately difficult task, with small handholds and slippery sides, but it's much easier than climbing a Colossus. I quickly ascend, and start looking over the city. If anything, at least I'll get an idea of the local landmarks.

I wonder if there are any fights that are happening. Nah. I doubt anything like that could happen this early.

Prospal said:
Imperial Privilege: Scream of Terror Rank C acquired.

- I am a motherfucking Emperor of Rome.

And so, I roared.

"Laaaaancer!"

Low, guttural, inhuman sound rose from inside of me; and as very air around me vibrated and burned from expelled magical energy I jumped...

The minute that sound hit my ears, I react.

I roll, drawing my bow in the same action, and readying an arrow in the same direction it came from.

What the hell was that?
What in Hastur's name was that?

A woman in red, fire and lighting trailing her in a corona of energy.

Is that Nero?

She was being pursued, a man with blue hair, and a red spear that glints ominously.

Wait. Cuchulain never fought Nero. Am I in some kind of strange twisted AU?

I follow both targets with my bow. Do I take the shot, gain the enmity of one? Or do I let them be.

Fuck. I probably am.

I relax my arms, placing the arrow back in it's quiver. For some reason, I know neither of them is Rider. But still, knowing who I might encounter is important. I whistle to Agro, and jump off the roof, landing on my horse.

"Onwards Agro!" I point him towards the direction the two warriors had been going, and have him go at full speed. I need to see what's going on.
(OOC: Well, no GM seemed to want to respond to me talking to Ryuuno, so I just kind of skipped straight to the homicidal urges, and the talking myself out of murder part and the obligatory roof climb.

EDIT: Also he ha noticed Nero. Fun times are ahead.)

Prospalz · May 1, 2014

OOC - Well. YOLO.

This cannot go wrong, at all.

***

As I retreated, I felt the signature of Lancer fade. What happened? Is he using some kind of magecraft to hide yourself from me?! Nobody can hide from me!

Imperial Privilege; Presence Detection.

...The reality was much more simple. He refused my invitation and refused to follow me.

What a coward. Thought, there have been other interesting people...and things... to see.

Like, another Servant who considering his position was content to watch my fight with Lancer, some strange... something wearing human shape, some human wearing... magical mittens? Looks strangely familiar... and... wow, that's a nice horse! There was a man riding it, though. And that sword is strange, too.

Uhh, right, Grail War. I should start getting used to strange thing.

I stopped myself, sword digging in Asphalt and prana-burst straining and barely managing to cease my movement forward. I still have some problems with maneuverability and control, it seems.

So... So many unknown opportunities, what to do...

Wait, no, I am getting off track. Reliable source of prana first, grand introduction later.

***

I proceed to the Temple, in safety. Long set of stairs, a really, really strong barrier against spirits, Leylines and potential access to Leylines; a perfect place for a stronghold. Time to rebuild it to my tastes!

Imperial Privilege; Territory Creation Acquired."

As I feel my link with a local leylines grow, I smile. Finally, I am fully prepared. Now I can... Do what, exactly? I am not a Servant of this Grail war, even if I was summoned in this body. What I should do?

No, the right question is, what an Emperor would do? Uhh... Wait, I know!

Imperial Privilege: Evaporation of Sanity( I Am The Emperor) acquired.

Of course, I know. I stop the building process momentary; no need to change everything right now, if important thing, like Prana-link is already estabilished.

Imperial Privilege: Magecraft(Sound), Charisma, acquired.

I breath deeply. Everybody will hear me!

Screaming Really Loudly Rank C acquired.

Time to talk with my future subjects.

"Greetings, Fuyuki City! Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus looks for a faithful not-a-backstabbing and not-a-coward partner for a duration of this Grail War! If you think yourself to be worthy, come to me at the Ryuudouji temple and be judged. I look for honest, understanding people with strong hearts! Sceptics are not welcome!

Or, if you simply desire to see your beatiful Emperor, come anyway. Especially you, boy with strange mittens!

...What kind of a crazy deviant you are to place so much effort into making those mittens so special, anyway?! They do looks pretty cute and mesh with your "deviant and exotic loser" image pretty well, though! I commend your style! That hair is especially great. Very Protagonist-like!

Anyway, it's gets a bit tiring to speak this loud, so come here so we could talk normally! Do not forget - Ryuudou Temple!"

...There, done. I will get myself a nice Praetor, win this war, save everybody and then conquer the world.

...Uhh, maybe after getting some sleep. And something to get rid me of the budding headache. Where these monks keep their stuff? Ughh, this night was far too fun for my poor head, way too much screaming....

"Imperial privilege; skills deactivated."

...What the fuck I just did. Oh god, what the fuck I just did. No, no, never ever again, Emperor has the worst ideas ever.

Welp, I am soo dead. And everything was going so well...

Then a sounds of activity tear me out of my self-pitying state. Somebody just woke up, and somebody is not happy.

Right. There are monks living in this temple. How could I forget about them?

Walker of the Yellow Path · May 1, 2014

Prospal said:
***

I bade Agro to start climbing the stairs leading to the temple.

The lancer had stopped pursuing her, but I had lost track of him extremely quickly. It was almost as if, no, exactly as if he had vanished into thin air.

As expected, he is a Servant.

Things seemed to be getting even stranger.

Nooooo Shit Sherlock.

Still, that meant I should adapt. Roll with the punches, evade the blades, and counterattack!

..... What?

Maybe....

Maybe not so literally. Or very literally.

Are you deliberately confusing yourself?

I shake my head, and dismiss the odd tangent.

What matters more is information.

If I can get some knowledge from this woman, I can at least figure out where Rider is.

I get about halfway up the stairs when....

Time to talk with my future subjects.
"Greetings, Fuyuki City! Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus looks for a faithful not-a-backstabbing and not-a-coward partner for a duration of this Grail War! If you think yourself to be worthy, come to me at the Ryuudouji temple and be judged. I look for honest, understanding people with strong hearts! Sceptics are not welcome!

Or, if you simply desire to see your beatiful Emperor, come anyway.

Especially you, boy with strange mittens!
...What kind of a crazy deviant you are to place so much effort into making those mittens so special, anyway?! They do looks pretty cute and mesh with your "deviant and exotic loser" image pretty well, though! I commend your style! That hair is especially great. Very Protagonist-like!

Anyway, it's gets a bit tiring to speak this loud, so come here so we could talk normally! Do not forget - Ryuudou Temple!"

What.

That was.....

Ummm....

At least I have an invitation to go talk to her?

I spur Agro up the stairs, clearing the top steps in a single bound.

To see.....

A confused and scared looking Nero?

Why did she look so....

So....

Worried?

That's not the kind of emotions I would expect from someone who would so brazenly invite people to meet her.

I clear my throat, "Hello?"

RazgrizKL · May 1, 2014

Unknown to Tatsumi and Chibi!Rin, they had missed becoming unwitting targets in the middle of a Servant fight. They continued on without a care in the world.

At least, until Emperor Nero belted out her invitation across the entire city of Fuyuki.

As the last echoes of Nero's Grand Declaration faded away, I stood there, jaw hanging open.

"...What. What the hell was that?"

Then, a pair of small hands latched onto the collar of my sweater and pulled me down so fast I could not resist it.

"You! Ice-cream is cancelled! We're going over there now!"

"Air! Air!" I gasp desperately. As Rin let go of my collar, I took in sweet, sweet air.

"Done? Okay, now let's go! Go go go!"

Oh, crud. She wants a Servant, doesn't she. Welp, time to play dumb. And hopefully NOT become a master in a death game...

"Wait a damn moment here, what are you talking about? Why should we go wherever that came from?"

Rin grabbed my sweater and tried to pull me down again. This time, I stayed standing while her feet dangled off the ground.

"Listen just get me over there and I'll let your debt slide, okay?"

"...Uh, no way. I'm not getting anywhere near a crazy person." There, sane reasonable re-

Is that a black orb at the tip of her finger?

"Ufufufu...I suppose it's come to this then. Oh well, I can probably just erase your memory later. In fact, if you go over there right now, I won't erase ten years of your life and leave you with a brat's mental development. So, are we going to do this the easy way or the hard way, Onii-chan?" Rin's smile was sickly sweet.

Oh, fuck. I forgot she was sort-of sweet on Emiya Shirou, which was the only thing stopping her from wiping his memory. And my name is not Emiya, nor Shirou, nor do I have a Hero complex the size of America with a Reality Marble to go with it!

"...You seem to be dealing with this rather calmly, Onii-chan." Rin's eyes narrowed in suspicion. "I was just planning to take advantage of your confusion to hypnotize you...but you're much more interesting than I thought. Aren't you, Magus?"

Blargh. Deep shit, I am in.

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And that was how chibi-Rin forced me up to Ryuunoji Temple at Gandr-point. I also had several jewels primed to stuffed in various locations of my clothing courtesy of Rin. I could only wonder just how my day went so disastrously wrong.

"Hey, you! The idiot on the horse! Back off, she's mine!"

...That's Wander from Shadow of the Colossus, horse and all. Ow, my sanity.

Prospalz · May 1, 2014

Walker of the Yellow Path said:
I clear my throat, "Hello?"

Oh, god. They are already here.

Nero, why you had to be so...

Alright, I can do this. I think. I hope. I'll need to be careful. And manage not to get myself killed once Gilgamesh eventually arrives.

Imperial Privilege - Bluff.

Time to look like a Emperor.

"Greetings. Excuse me, still preparing the grounds."

Imperial Privilege - Territory Creation, Defender of a State, Magecraft."

I finally have a renewable source of prana. Time to use it. I should go easy on myself, though, collapsing now might be rather lethal...

A weak spell - a simplistic hypnotic suggestion - to make monks think what I am a long-time friend from a very respectable and rich family; another to send some of them to the kitchen to prepare something to eventually incoming horde of people and Heroic Spirits, and third to make the rest of the are ready to welcome the guests.

Then, I send a monk to fetch me something to help me deal with a headache. Not quite sure how well it would work, but every little bit helps.

Furture, I change the Temple itself; needs more red heraldy, one majestic throne in the hall, and... honestly there is a lot of thing what require to be changed, but for now, this will do.

...Right, I still have guests.

"Discreetment of the poor."

Ughh, headache intensifying...

"Battle continuation."

If I really concentrate I can ignore it - for now. Making a note here, no more mental skills. I already walking on the dangerous grounds.

"Welcome to the Ryuuudou Temple. Excuse me, furnishing is a bit scarce, currently. Do you wish to participate in this war as Master or do was it just a desire to see me what led you here? Regardless - while I am absolutely sure what you heard of me, you probably should introduce yourself. "

RazgrizKL said:
"Hey, you! The idiot on the horse! Back off, she's mine!"

I stare. Pokerface time.

A child Rin, and some strange scared person with her... Grand.

And I am really awful with childrens. Well. Let's see I can stop myself from fucking up.

"I commend your determination, but I cannot accept you offer. You simply put, don't fit my tastes. Too young, too bossy, not elengant, and most of all, by no means ready for this war, even if you potential as a mage is impressing. I will allow you to stay here - for now. This would be safer.

...On that note, your father is likely to arrive soon. Don't dissapoint him, and please, don't threaten my guests. Nobody will be held here against their will."

There, hopefully that would be enough. I'll have the monks inform Toshaka's what their daughter is currently staying here. Her mother is probably worried.

On this note It seems, there will be a lot of guests. I will be inside; you are welcome to follow. I will enjoy some company. If you require anything, ask monks."

OOC - not satisfied, but no time. Sorry.

Walker of the Yellow Path · May 1, 2014

Prospal said:
Oh, god. They are already here.

Nero, why you had to be so...

Alright, I can do this. I think. I hope. I'll need to be careful. And manage not to get myself killed once Gilgamesh eventually arrives.

Imperial Privilege - Bluff.

Time to look like a Emperor.

"Greetings. Excuse me, still preparing the grounds."

Imperial Privilege - Territory Creation, Defender of a State, Magecraft."

I nod my head. That's reasonable. I lean against Agro and watch her prepare the temple.

"Welcome to the Ryuuudou Temple. Excuse me, furnishing is a bit scarce, currently. Do you wish to par or just desire to see me? On that note while I am absolutely sure what you heard of me, you probably should introduce yourself. "

"Right!

I bow. "I am Wander. An archer."

You Idiot! She'll think you're a servant!

I straighten and look at her. Before we discuss any matters of alliance, do you know the location of Alexander the Great, also known as Rider, or the location of someone named Silver W. King?"
She looks about to answer, when....

RazgrizKL said:
"Hey, you! The idiot on the horse! Back off, she's mine!"
...That's Wander from Shadow of the Colossus, horse and all. Ow, my sanity.

I stare. Pokerface time.

A child Rin, and some strange scared person with her... Grand.

And I am really awful with childrens. Well. Let's see I can stop myself from fucking up.

"I commend your determination, but I cannot accept you offer. You simply put, don't fit my tastes. Too young, too bossy, not elengant, and most of all, by no means ready for this war, even if you potential as a mage is impressing. I will allow you to stay here - for now. This would be safer.

...On that note, your father is likely to arrive soon. Don't disappoint him, and please, don't threaten my guests. Nobody will be held here against their will."

There, hopefully that would be enough. I'll have the monks inform Toshaka's what their daughter is currently staying here. Her mother is probably worried.

On this note It seems, there will be a lot of guests. I will be inside; you are welcome to follow. I will enjoy some company."

OOC - not satisfied, but no time. Sorry.

What is Rin doing here? Is Nero correct in that Tohsaka knows she is here? Does that mean Gilgamesh is going to come over and curbstomp us?

I look at the little girl quizzically, and then at her confused looking friend. I shrug, then follow Nero into the temple.

"About my earlier question, Lady Nero. Do you know anything about those two characters?"

Blackout · May 1, 2014

A Nation's Virtue said:
As I approach the Fuyuki Hyatt in my astralized form, I sense two Servants some distance away. Curious to see which fight this was, I change course and begin approaching the two Servants.

I reach the location of the two Servants and keep watch. Below me are two figures, one in blue and the other red. "So Nero and Prototype Cuchulainn are the Saber and the Lancer of this war..." I muse as I watch the battle unfold. The absence of the Masters bothers me a little, especially as I don't trust Kiritsugu not to try and snipe me should I show myself.

Nero seems to be on the losing end here, although she's putting up a fairly good fight so far. Fairly understandable, as Cuchulainn is both more skilled, and possesses much higher Parameters. The only reasons she's probably still alive right now would be Imperial Privilege, and Cuchulainn dragging this out because he's a battle junkie. I drift over to a nearby building and lower myself to ground level, before materializing with my back to the wall. Leaning back casually, I wave at the two of them and smile, before relaxing and sitting down with my back to the wall.

As Nero retreats, Lancer turns to face you, spear raised in challenge.

"It seems my previous opponent has deemed it fit to scurry away, forfeiting her honor in face of a superior foe. Will you do the same?"

A Nation's Virtue · May 1, 2014

Blackout said:
As Nero retreats, Lancer turns to face you, spear raised in challenge.

"It seems my previous opponent has deemed it fit to scurry away, forfeiting her honor in face of a superior foe. Will you do the same?"

Sighing, I stand up. "As much as I am interested in fighting someone with as renowned a legend as the Hound of Ulster, I must decline for now, as I have no Master. Rather, I wished to ask your Master if it would be possible to make a contract. Your Master devised a way to have more than one person provide Prana to a Servant, yes? If so, then it should be possible for your Master to support two Servants, and what better way to ensure victory than to have two Servants rather than one?"

Silver W. King · May 1, 2014

Prospal said:
Time to talk with my future subjects.

"Greetings, Fuyuki City! Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus looks for a faithful not-a-backstabbing and not-a-coward partner for a duration of this Grail War! If you think yourself to be worthy, come to me at the Ryuudouji temple and be judged. I look for honest, understanding people with strong hearts! Skeptics are not welcome!

I was walking for only a few moments when I heard Nero's announcement. I froze mid-step and look back to the general direction of where I think the voice is originating.

What the hell, Nero. Are you high? Does the word secrecy mean anything to you?

Okay, we can definitely cross out Kiritsugu as being her Master. Because there is no way in hell, he would have allowed her to do such a dangerous and stupidly revealing move.

Actually scratch all my previous theories. She needs a partner. That means she doesn't have a Master.

Right now she's desperate, and...

The thought that something was off, with the whole fight between Nero and Lancer came back. The feeling just keep getting my attention. Like something that I should notice. (Is this my Hyper Intuition?)

Nero wasn't acting as I would have expected. She ran away, something that I don't think Nero would do, due to being too prideful. Then it turns out she doesn't have a Master.

Does that she killed her Master? That would mean they were one hell of a despicable individual.

Either way, my Intuition made one thing clear.

She needs help.

The question was: Should I do anything about it?

Prospal said:
Or, if you simply desire to see your beautiful Emperor, come anyway. Especially you, boy with strange mittens!

...What kind of a crazy deviant you are to place so much effort into making those mittens so special, anyway?! They do looks pretty cute and mesh with your "deviant and exotic loser" image pretty well, though! I commend your style! That hair is especially great. Very Protagonist-like!

What the...hell...?

THE FUCK!?

What the hell Nero?

"Hey do you think that kid is the one she's talking about?"

"You know, that hair is great. It looks really soft too."

"I want to pet it."

I looked around to see, many people taking notice of me. Some were pointing. Other were talking in whispers.

Damn you, Nero.

"They really are cute!"

"What the mittens or the boy?"

"Both."

I awkwardly gave a smile to a group of girl, whose stares fixated on me.

Then I turned.

Alright, I can do this. Slowly walk away.

I heard a few more talking which I ignored.

"Awww, he's so cute. I just wanna take him home with me."

"Let's kidnap him."

And I bolted.

Because fuck being discreet and subtle. From some odd reason, I felt a comforting humor at the thought.

Prospal said:
Anyway, it's gets a bit tiring to speak this loud, so come here so we could talk normally! Do not forget - Ryuudou Temple!"

I make it to an empty alley between two buildings and without stopping I call on my Flames. My eyes gain an orange glow, and I begun jumping and climbing from one building to the other, till I make it the top of the building next to me, without being seen. Well, I think I wasn't seen. There was no energy signature or anyone mundane or supernatural nearby. Or at least none who where mundane was close enough to see me.

I am now on the rooftop, of a fairly high apartment complex. No one is nearby.

Now what do I do?

Nero has been calling for help. In her own grandiose way.

Should I help her? Sure I might get a powerful Servant from the process, but is it worth the risk?

I look at my mitten covered hands. The items that turn into the X-Gloves. The items that represented the power I now hold. I always told myself, that if I had power I would be use it to help others if I can.

But right now, do I really have the time?

The thought of something being off with Nero came back, and with it a question.

What if she's like you?

What if she's someone also thrown into the Grail War? Nothing I know says, that I'm the only one ROB'd here. Or that the other people ROB's would only be from different animes. What if they were brought here as Servants? And that's why Nero doesn't have a Master?

The thought that I might be abandoning a comrade, kept spinning in my mind. Gnawing at my every thought.

Dammit, conscience. Why do you have to act up now?

I let out a sigh in frustration, as I review my plans. I guess there is no helping it. If my Hyper Intuition is saying anything, then it would be that Nero is most likely like me, an SV'er, and that she's in trouble. And if my conscience is saying anything, its that I should not do what I usually do and say 'its not my problem'.

"Karma, if you can hear me, please don't screw me over for this." I mutter to myself.

I straighten myself, and close my eyes to focus. The Flames come easily to me. My inner furnace is ignited, and the Flames of my resolve burst from my forehead.

The mittens change into the Vongola Gear, and two rings of text made of fire surround me.

I fly straight up, as far as I could go before the air starts becoming thin. People usually don't look up, and now if they do see me, they'll think that I'm just some firework. Or a blimp in the sky. Or an airplane. Or a missile.

Actually the last one is bad, I hope they don't think that.

Seeing the Ryuudou Temple is easy from where I am. I head right over there without lowering my altitude.

==========

The Temple is now right underneath me.

Okay...Now how do I land without making a giant mess? Hell, how do I land without attracting attention?

"I really didn't think this through did I?"

I could barely hear myself from how harsh the wind was blowing around me.

"Might as well get it over with."

Then I turned off my Flames...and nosedived.

There was a bit of an exhilaration as I went into free fall. There was just this unexplained rush, as the wind flew on my face, and I fell (with style) and let go of all control.

As the ground started getting near, I think I heard someone scream. I ignored it, as I used my gauntlet to right myself, and fired the Flames to bit by bit slow down my descending. Finally, when there were only a few meters left, I simply let go falling again, before firing my Flames one last time to stop myself complete. I turned off the Flames and landed easily on the ground, having been only been a meter or so, above ground previously.

"Phew." I went out of the Hyper Dying Will Mode, while also being ready to throw myself back into it.

I made sure to land in an empty area. Or at least one reasonably away from people so they don't get hurt. I looked around me to see...

Walker of the Yellow Path said:
Wanderer

A swordsman of sorts, who also had a bow and that arrow-bag-thing with him. He wasn't a Servant. I could tell that much at least. The energy I felt from him wasn't, how do I describe it?, grand enough to be like that of a Servant.

He looked at me cautiously. Evaluating me, as I did the same to him.

I briefly turned to take a look at the other people here and...

RazgrizKL said:
Rin and Tatsumi

Oh...oh dear. It was Chibi Rin (What the hell is she doing here?) and what I was sure was, Tatsumi, from that manga, Akame ga Kill. Or at least I think that was its name.

Rin was looking at me in complete disbelief. Probably from how I completely discarded the whole 'secrecy' thing. Or maybe, I was a bit more scary than I thought.

My money is on the former.

But then again, Nero already punched secrecy in the face first, so there is that.

I scratched the back of my head, as I gave her a sheepish smile.

Alright focus.

Prospal said:
Nero

I turned face Nero who was also looking at me. She had a smirk of confidence, like she knew that I was going to arrive, yet my Intuition was also telling me that there was a bit of a panic underneath that.

"So, umm, hello."

Look upon my Awesome First Impression.

Goddammit, why did I have to be timid now?

(OOC: My entrance happens after Rin complain that she was here first, after the Nero replies to her, and after the Wanderer asks Nero about Rider and me.)

Prospalz · May 1, 2014

Blackout said:
"It seems my previous opponent has deemed it fit to scurry away, forfeiting her honor in face of a superior foe.

I twich, and get a feeling what somewhere, somebody has done something to make me very angry.

Walker of the Yellow Path said:
I nod my head. That's reasonable. I lean against Agro and watch her prepare the temple.

I shake off the feeling. I have the guests to attend to. Can monks take care of his horse if required? I hope so.

"It's rare to see a creature this faithful to his master. Moreso, in such a place and age."

I bow. "I am Wander. An archer."
You Idiot! She'll think you're a servant!

"I noticed." I reply, amuzed, and playfully added " Perhaps, the Archer, even?"

I pause.

"Just a joke - you shouldn't worry about such things, I can recognize a servant. You do have quite an interesting sword for an archer, though - I feel that there is a history there. I would like to hear it."

"About my earlier question, Lady Nero. Do you know anything about those two characters?"

"Excuse me; I felt the need to reply before somebody will try to do something unsightly in order to get my attention. Alexander is likely to arrive soon; If my assumption are correct, he is a Rider of this war, and there is no chance what he will ignore such an invitation. I don't know the second person who you are speaking about, sadly - but I honestly sure what you'll find them here, later or sooner."

Silver... Sounds familiar for some reason...

I fee; prana flare above me. Oh, seems what we have another guest. It's good a thing what I can recognize intentions of a person, now; or else I might have mistook this for somebody having some kind of a clever plan of trying to kill me...

"Don't worry, this is a guest."

Silver W. King said:
"So, umm, hello."

Well, that was... something.

I walk closer, and give him a one long look. He looks so familiar - that strange hair, those mittens, that... fire...

Ah.

I make a step forward and hug him, very, very strongly. Then lift him of the ground, and spin for a bit before putting him back.

Goddamnit, I am not alone here. I am not alone! I feel like crying from happiness.

Because this was Sawada Tsuna, and no chance for Sawada to be in Nasuverse. No chance what this is an accident. And these others unfamiliar faces, are probably too were changed and spirited away by unknown force.

"Welcome. We... " What could I say now? "...have a lot to talk about."

Right. I can let go of him now.
...
...
...
...Nah, don't wanna. But I really should... Ehh, sacrifices must be made.

"You are absolutely way too huggable. It's improper to so soft and warm and tempt your Emperor so much, you know? One just might take you home and pet you and call you cute names. " - I joke, and try to hide my feeling. My face might betray nothing, but that intution will tell him anyway.

Not alone anymore. And all these people are too... Such a wonderful feeling. I am not alone anymore.

RazgrizKL · May 2, 2014

Prospalz said:
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"...Tch!

Rin's childish pout was cute, I guess. There was something wrong though. I don't know why, but Rin looked a tad...desperate to me, even from the side.

"I...I know that I'm still young!" She shouted at Nero "B-but I have the skill! I'm a full-fledged Magus and fully capable of supplying Prana! Look here!"

She raised her hand and pointed at the sky. A black ball of Gandr formed just off the tip of her finger.

"See? I can use an actual spell!"

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Rin's other fist tighten behind her back. She looked a little pale and sweaty. Could it be?

Silver W. King said:
DYNAMIC ENTRYYYYYYY!

...And that happened. I may have reached my weirdness quota for the day, because when Sawada Tsunayoshi (who else is short, has spiky hair, dresses like the mafia andd tends to have flames coming out of his hands most of the time?) came rocketing out of the sky, I merely felt a moment of dull surprise.

The shocking appearance of the kid Mafia boss startled Rin into shooting her little Gandr off into the air. It flew a few feet and sputtered out. That was pretty weak, so I guess I was right.

"Who are you?" Rin gasped. "No! Wait! Are you retarded? What were you doing using flight magic in the middle of the city? Do you want a Sealing Designation slapped on your ar-ar-ar-butt!"

I quickly disguise my laughter as a coughing fit at her failed attempt to curse.

"Y-You! Stop laughing! Stop this instant!"

Meanwhile, Nero has hugged Tsunayoshi. For some reason, I am certain that she feels relief. It's well-hidden but...

...How do I know that anyway? I stare longer at them, trying to discern how I came to that deduction. She looks relaxed, but there was a tenseness to her shoulders I could see. She was trembling a bit, now that I was examining her closely. A person like this was distraught and preoccupied. If I moved casually and slowly, I would be able to get close enough to target her vita-

What the hell? What am I thinking of?

Oh. OH. It's Tatsumi's skills. The hard-earned ability to assess a target for the right time to strike. The skills of an assassin. Thankfully, I did not feel any bloodlust, merely a cool detachment.

I look out of the corner of my eye at Rin again. Yes, she was much easier to read. For all her genius, she's still a child. Right now, she was biting her lip in distress. She hadn't given up yet. Right now, the brain in the twin-tailed head must be racing. What was she planning now?

Walker of the Yellow Path · May 2, 2014

Prospalz said:
I shake off the feeling. I have the guests to attend to. Can monks take care of his horse if required? I hope so.

"It's rare to see a creature this faithful to his master. Moreso, in such a place and age."

"Agro is a rare breed." I pat my horse appreciatively, and Agro gives a proud whinny.

"I noticed." I reply, amuzed, and playfully added " Perhaps, the Archer, even?"

I pause.

"Just a joke - you shouldn't worry about such things, I can recognize a servant. You do have quite an interesting sword for an archer, though - I feel that there is a history there. I would like to hear it."

"Yeah... a long one. I doubt we have the time to tell tales now."

"Excuse me; I felt the need to reply before somebody will try to do something unsightly in order to get my attention. Alexander is likely to arrive soon; If my assumption are correct, he is a Rider of this war, and there is no chance what he will ignore such an invitation. I don't know the second person who you are speaking about, sadly - but I honestly sure what you'll find them here, later or sooner."

He will be here soon? Good.

"Thank you. Any information can help."

"Don't worry, this is a guest."

DYNAMIC ENTRY

Woah!

I slowly lower my bow, placing the arrow back in its quiver.

This guy....

Was that really necessary?

That guy looks familiar

He looks suspicious.

I think my buddy read that manga... Something about Mafia and hitmen? Reborn or something? I can't remember.

Nice gloves though. Did he make them himself?

.... Those are really nice.

*Huggles the Tsuna
"Welcome. We... " What could I say now? "...have a lot to talk about."

"You are absolutely way too huggable. It's improper to so soft and warm and tempt your Emperor so much, you know? One just might take you home and pet you and call you cute names. "

I stare at the two hugging people.

Do they know each other?

The confused look on mittens boy says No.

What is he, some kind of Harem Protagonist?

.....

Probably. It is a manga.

RazgrizKL said:
*Antics of the small red one

I chuckle a little at the small girls antics, which quickly causes her to glare at me. I give her a smile, then move over to the hugging ones.

I tap the mittens guy on the shoulder, "Ummmm... I'm sorry for killing the moment, but do you know anyone named Silver W. King? I'm looking for him."

If I can't find Rider now, then I have to focus on the secondary objective: Defeating Silver.

Silver W. King · May 2, 2014

Prospalz said:
Well, that was... something.

I walk closer, and give him a one long look. He looks so familiar - that strange hair, those mittens, that... fire...

Ah.

I stood fidget as she started coming closer and closer.

Crap! Did I do something to annoy her? Was this a trap? Did I say the wrong thing?

Prospalz said:
I make a step forward and hug him, very, very strongly. Then lift him of the ground, and spin for a bit before putting him back.

Goddamnit, I am not alone here. I am not alone! I feel like crying from happiness.

OH DEAR GOD, THE PAIN!

I instantly drew on my Flames, enough for them to reinforce my body to the utmost of human limits without entering any of my fighting modes. Okay, now this feel more bearable.

Dammit woman. Realize that you have a Servant's strength.

Prospalz said:
Because this was Sawada Tsuna, and no chance for Sawada to be in Nasuverse. No chance what this is an accident. And these others unfamiliar faces, are probably too were changed and spirited away by unknown force.

"Welcome. We... " What could I say now? "...have a lot to talk about."

Right. I can let go of him now.
...
...
...
...Nah, don't wanna. But I really should... Ehh, sacrifices must be made.

"You are absolutely way too huggable. It's improper to so soft and warm and tempt your Emperor so much, you know? One just might take you home and pet you and call you cute names. " - I joke, and try to hide my feeling. My face might betray nothing, but that intuition will tell him anyway.

Not alone anymore. And all these people are too... Such a wonderful feeling. I am not alone anymore.

However, its when I stop exaggerating the pain from the hug (Admittedly, it wasn't that bad. Although I still needed to call on the Flames to feel comfortable), that I started to notice things with my Intuition.

The way she was hugging me. It was like finally finding a life rope in the middle of a storm. She was someone who felt relieved after having nothing but bad news for a long time.

I blushed at her comment about being too huggable. Sure, it is directed mostly at Tsuna, but it's still embarrassing. The way she is keeping me close though, it was like a childish fear that if she let's go, I'll disappear.

"So, umm, can you let go?" I asked pointlessly, already knowing the answer.

Although, to be honest, I felt the same. It was like meeting a friend whom I thought was gone forever. I also feel I want to keep her close. To make sure that she's alright. The feeling I got from the 'dream' makes me feel like I should know her as multiple people. I ignored that feeling as it didn't really make sense.

The main point, however, was that I also felt at ease at meeting Nero. That, for the first time, I knew I wasn't alone.

This side-trip was worth taking. Now, time to deal with whatever other problem that comes my way.

"Can you at least ease up a bit?" Thankfully she complied with that request.

RazgrizKL said:
"Who are you?" Rin gasped. "No! Wait! Are you retarded? What were you doing using flight magic in the middle of the city? Do you want a Sealing Designation slapped on your ar-ar-ar-butt!"

I didn't focus too much on Rin's question. Since Tatsumi, seemed to immediately get her attention by laughing.

And while she has a point.

"I was careful." I muttered. What did she take me for, an idiot?

Walker of the Yellow Path said:
I tap the mittens guy on the shoulder, "Ummmm... I'm sorry for killing the moment, but do you know anyone named Silver W. King? I'm looking for him."

If I can't find Rider now, then I have to focus on the secondary objective: Defeating Silver.

The moment the swordsman finished his question, my Intuition shouted a warning at me. I didn't let it show. Mostly, because I was still dazed from Nero's bear hug.

Still, this person is looking for me, and I have a feeling it's not to have a nice chat over tea.

"Sorry, buddy. Can't help you there." I said apologetically.

After all, I really can't help look for Silver W. King, when he already found him.

John Masaki · May 2, 2014

Prospalz said:
"Greetings, Fuyuki City! Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus looks for a faithful not-a-backstabbing and not-a-coward partner for a duration of this Grail War! If you think yourself to be worthy, come to me at the Ryuudouji temple and be judged. I look for honest, understanding people with strong hearts! Sceptics are not welcome!

Or, if you simply desire to see your beautiful Emperor, come anyway. Especially you, boy with strange mittens!

...What kind of a crazy deviant you are to place so much effort into making those mittens so special, anyway?! They do looks pretty cute and mesh with your "deviant and exotic loser" image pretty well, though! I commend your style! That hair is especially great. Very Protagonist-like!

Anyway, it's gets a bit tiring to speak this loud, so come here so we could talk normally! Do not forget - Ryuudou Temple!"

The Home of Waver Velvet, several minutes ago...

"What. The. Hell?" Waver Velvet, a nineteen year old Magus, glared out the window towards the temple. "Has that Servant's Master ever heard of secrecy? And who the hell is she talking about?"

But his Servant, Iskander, the Rider of the Grail and the King of Conquerers has other ideas. "Ho! Now that's a proper greeting. Emperor Nero...a Roman after my time, but still a woman of my own heart!"

"Please tell me you're not thinking of going there?" Waver whined.

"A grand idea!" Iskander grins. "We shall have parley, drink, and a grand battle royale! This Grail War will be the grandest yet!"

"Noooooo!" Waver wailed, but unfortunately for him, he was hefted over the large man's shoulders and unceremoniously carried outside so that the King of Conquerors can summon the Gordian Chariot. Within moments, the two set off for the Temple.

And now...

With a resounding crash, Iskander breaks through one of the walls of the Ryuudou Temple with the Gordian Chariot, stands up inside his chariot, and spreads his arms wide in greeting.

"Ho, Everyone! I, Iskander, the King of Conquerors and Rider of the Grail, greets the Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus and all present! Whether we parley, or whether we fight, I am sure we all shall enjoy ourselves this War!"

Waver shed not-so-manly tears in response.

Kirei

The priest and his father, the elder priest are not pleased.

"Who would dare allow their Servant to speak so brashly! The whole city probably heard that! It's like there's no secrecy anymore!" Kirei grumbles to his father.

Risei nods. "I agree. This city is far too large for any simple hypnosis and I will have to discuss this matter with the Church...but nothing shall get in the way of the Grail War. As the representative of the Church, I shall allow this to see where it goes...and if the Servant and Master dies in the War, so much the better."

Kayneth

"Fool of a Servant." Kayneth whispered. "Sola. What do you make of this?"

"I believe she is seeking a Master. That's the only thing that makes sense." Kayneth's wife said. "How strange. A Servant without a Master."

"Has her master been killed already? That might be a record for the quickest death." Kayneth says. "Let's see what Lancer has to say when he returns. I have sensed him fighting earlier...perhaps he killed the Master already?"

Tokomi

"Interesting. A woman dares to presume herself Emperor over this city." Proto!Gilgamesh says to his Master.

"She risks the secrecy of magecraft." Tokomi narrows her eyes. "And the Grail War."

"I care little enough for the Grail, or the secrecy surrounding magecraft." Gilgamesh said. "But what I do care...is whether she'll be a woman worthy of a seat as my Queen. From the sounds of it...well, I shall have to see this woman for myself."

"I suppose I can do nothing to stop you then. At least...I request that you tell me if she has selected a Master yet and any companions of her."

Gilgamesh gives a single nod before astralizing...

Temple

...and nearly falls over in shock at the crazy scene before him. A little magus girl nagging an older boy. Rider of the Grail proclaiming himself while his Master weeps and Nero hugging a well-dressed boy with spiky hair.

Also, Silver W. King feels an itching on his right hand...and a constant drain on his body as Nero hugs him. In return, Nero feels strength flowing to her from Silver.

By the power of the Grail, Nero is now Silver's Servant in the Grail War. Caster yet remains...

"What in the name of Babylon's treasures is going on here?!" Not every day you see the King of Heroes so flabbergasted.

Kariya

Kariya is not amused. Though wracked with Zouken's worms, he still had his pride as a Magus. Nero Germanicus is a fool to proclaim herself this way. And it didn't help that she probably broadcast her words across the city. No sense of decorum!

Perhaps...no. Not yet. Berserker will bide his time until the time is right...

Lancer

A Nation's Virtue said:
Sighing, I stand up. "As much as I am interested in fighting someone with as renowned a legend as the Hound of Ulster, I must decline for now, as I have no Master. Rather, I wished to ask your Master if it would be possible to make a contract. Your Master devised a way to have more than one person provide Prana to a Servant, yes? If so, then it should be possible for your Master to support two Servants, and what better way to ensure victory than to have two Servants rather than one?"

Lancer looks at you skeptically, wondering how you knew of him. "I shall speak with him. This may be interesting news indeed. Whom may I say wishes to speak to my Master?"

Then you two hear the voice of the Servant called Emperor Nero.

"What the...? A craven coward. How dare she run away and proclaim her dominion over the City!" Lancer growls. "I shall surely bring her down next time!"

Silver W. King · May 2, 2014

John Masaki said:
And now...

With a resounding crash, Iskander breaks through one of the walls of the Ryuudou Temple with the Gordian Chariot, stands up inside his chariot, and spreads his arms wide in greeting.

"Ho, Everyone! I, Iskander, the King of Conquerors and Rider of the Grail, greets the Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus and all present! Whether we parley, or whether we fight, I am sure we all shall enjoy ourselves this War!"

Waver shed not-so-manly tears in response.

I found myself chuckling at Iskander's entrance, and Waver's pitiful reaction to being dragged around. Iskander was always like that, doing things at his own pace.

Rider unsheathes his sword, making the decision to aid in the battle in the best way he can. He calls forth a massive horse and mounts it. "Hear me, O monster of the Abyss! I am Iskander, the King of Conquerors! You may have faced your comrades before...but now you shall face the Army of the King! Ionioi Hetairoi!"

A massive wind suddenly blows across the battlefield, a wind as hot and dry as the desert. Then a wave of light surrounds the battlefield...and in a blink of an eye, the entire battlefield minus the ruined buildings was transported into what can only be described as another world. A world of sand and blue sky as far as the eye can see.

"We shall fight in here for a time to prevent the destruction of the city!" The King announces as he mounts his beloved steed, Buecephalus. "But do not tarry, for it shall not last forever! But though we fight, we do not fight alone!"

Then you hear the sound of marching. A massive army crests over a massive sand dune, each soldier quite powerful in their own right.

"For today, you fight with the Companions who will follow me to the ends of the Earth! To see with their own eyes the legendary Oceanus! today, you fight along with the King who dared to conquer the known world! Today...together...we fight as ONE!"

I instantly brought my hand to my head as pain suddenly struck. However, just as it came, the pain quickly went away.

What the hell was that? A memory of the anime? No, it felt too real, like I was actually there.

Iskander deploying his Noble Phantasm? Why? Were we fighting against someone? Were we allies? Where was that memory from?

Someone asked about my health. I wasn't sure who.

"Yeah...yeah, just fine." I said reassuringly. I wasn't sure if I was convincing or not.

John Masaki said:
Temple

...and nearly falls over in shock at the crazy scene before him. A little magus girl nagging an older boy. Rider of the Grail proclaiming himself while his Master weeps and Nero hugging a well-dressed boy with spiky hair.

Also, Silver W. King feels an itching on his right hand...and a constant drain on his body as Nero hugs him. In return, Nero feels strength flowing to her from Silver.

By the power of the Grail, Nero is now Silver's Servant in the Grail War. Caster yet remains...

"What in the name of Babylon's treasures is going on here?!" Not every day you see the King of Heroes so flabbergasted.

My left hand twitch from the sudden itching. I didn't need to take off the mittens to know. The Command Spells were engraved. The Grail chose me, and from the connection I could tell, I was now Nero's Master. And if the very mild, almost unnoticeable shift in her eyes were anything, she realized the same things too.

...Does that mean, this whole meeting is now pointless? Oh boy.

However, something else caught my attention. It was the arrive of Gilgamesh. The Prototype version of him, to be specific. This was supposedly the nicer version of Gilgamesh who likes battling other heroes.

"A gathering of unique individuals. Of course it will seem like some insanity is floating around." I replied, answering his question. His bewilderment was very amusing to see.

However, I never noticed as one of my hands balled into a fist. Or when an excited grin, stretched across my face.

I just couldn't help but wonder...how would I do against the King of Heroes? If I were to fight him with everything I had, how would I measure up?

It was something that I definitely wanted to know.

...After the meeting and discussing the Grail and it's corruption and dealing with that problem.

And kill Zouken.

The thought came out of nowhere, yet I couldn't help but agree with it. Yeah, killing the old worm would make the lives of a lot of people, better.

A Nation's Virtue · May 2, 2014

John Masaki said:
The Home of Waver Velvet, several minutes ago...

"What. The. Hell?" Waver Velvet, a nineteen year old Magus, glared out the window towards the temple. "Has that Servant's Master ever heard of secrecy? And who the hell is she talking about?"

But his Servant, Iskander, the Rider of the Grail and the King of Conquerers has other ideas. "Ho! Now that's a proper greeting. Emperor Nero...a Roman after my time, but still a woman of my own heart!"

"Please tell me you're not thinking of going there?" Waver whined.

"A grand idea!" Iskander grins. "We shall have parley, drink, and a grand battle royale! This Grail War will be the grandest yet!"

"Noooooo!" Waver wailed, but unfortunately for him, he was hefted over the large man's shoulders and unceremoniously carried outside so that the King of Conquerors can summon the Gordian Chariot. Within moments, the two set off for the Temple.

And now...

With a resounding crash, Iskander breaks through one of the walls of the Ryuudou Temple with the Gordian Chariot, stands up inside his chariot, and spreads his arms wide in greeting.

"Ho, Everyone! I, Iskander, the King of Conquerors and Rider of the Grail, greets the Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus and all present! Whether we parley, or whether we fight, I am sure we all shall enjoy ourselves this War!"

Waver shed not-so-manly tears in response.

Kirei

The priest and his father, the elder priest are not pleased.

"Who would dare allow their Servant to speak so brashly! The whole city probably heard that! It's like there's no secrecy anymore!" Kirei grumbles to his father.

Risei nods. "I agree. This city is far too large for any simple hypnosis and I will have to discuss this matter with the Church...but nothing shall get in the way of the Grail War. As the representative of the Church, I shall allow this to see where it goes...and if the Servant and Master dies in the War, so much the better."

Kayneth

"Fool of a Servant." Kayneth whispered. "Sola. What do you make of this?"

"I believe she is seeking a Master. That's the only thing that makes sense." Kayneth's wife said. "How strange. A Servant without a Master."

"Has her master been killed already? That might be a record for the quickest death." Kayneth says. "Let's see what Lancer has to say when he returns. I have sensed him fighting earlier...perhaps he killed the Master already?"

Tokomi

"Interesting. A woman dares to presume herself Emperor over this city." Proto!Gilgamesh says to his Master.

"She risks the secrecy of magecraft." Tokomi narrows her eyes. "And the Grail War."

"I care little enough for the Grail, or the secrecy surrounding magecraft." Gilgamesh said. "But what I do care...is whether she'll be a woman worthy of a seat as my Queen. From the sounds of it...well, I shall have to see this woman for myself."

"I suppose I can do nothing to stop you then. At least...I request that you tell me if she has selected a Master yet and any companions of her."

Gilgamesh gives a single nod before astralizing...

Temple

...and nearly falls over in shock at the crazy scene before him. A little magus girl nagging an older boy. Rider of the Grail proclaiming himself while his Master weeps and Nero hugging a well-dressed boy with spiky hair.

Also, Silver W. King feels an itching on his right hand...and a constant drain on his body as Nero hugs him. In return, Nero feels strength flowing to her from Silver.

By the power of the Grail, Nero is now Silver's Servant in the Grail War. Caster yet remains...

"What in the name of Babylon's treasures is going on here?!" Not every day you see the King of Heroes so flabbergasted.

Kariya

Kariya is not amused. Though wracked with Zouken's worms, he still had his pride as a Magus. Nero Germanicus is a fool to proclaim herself this way. And it didn't help that she probably broadcast her words across the city. No sense of decorum!

Perhaps...no. Not yet. Berserker will bide his time until the time is right...

Lancer

Lancer looks at you skeptically, wondering how you knew of him. "I shall speak with him. This may be interesting news indeed. Whom may I say wishes to speak to my Master?"

Then you two hear the voice of the Servant called Emperor Nero.

"What the...? A craven coward. How dare she run away and proclaim her dominion over the City!" Lancer growls. "I shall surely bring her down next time!"

"...foolish. Although I commend her bravery," I smirk as I hear Nero's announcement. "Considering that she was Empress of all the known world in her time, I can see how she possesses such ego." Turning back to Lancer, I reply, "As for my identity, that will have to wait until your Master makes the contract. However, your Master may rest assured that my legend is no less than yours, Lancer."

Walker of the Yellow Path · May 2, 2014

John Masaki said:
With a resounding crash, Iskander breaks through one of the walls of the Ryuudou Temple with the Gordian Chariot, stands up inside his chariot, and spreads his arms wide in greeting.

"Ho, Everyone! I, Iskander, the King of Conquerors and Rider of the Grail, greets the Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus and all present! Whether we parley, or whether we fight, I am sure we all shall enjoy ourselves this War!"

Waver shed not-so-manly tears in response.

HE'S ALREADY HERE?!

Iskander?

My mind supplies me with information. Iskander, the Persian name for Alexander the Great, King of Conquerors.

Rider.

The one I am ment to protect until Silver W. King falls.

BEND YOUR KNEE! BEND YOUR KNEE! IT'S TIME TO JOIN THE ARMY!

I approach the king, slowly, as to not alarm him. "Hail King of Conquerors! I am an archer from a far off land. Not too long ago, I was taken from my home and my death, and told, no, ordered to protect you until a certain person, one named Silver W. King, falls." I take out my sword, and kneel in front of him, presenting it. "In order to ensure that, I, Wander of Emon's Tribe, will pledge my sword to you until my duty is finished. Will you accept this?"

I stare at the ground, and wait for his response.

"What in the name of Babylon's treasures is going on here?!" Not every day you see the King of Heroes so flabbergasted.

Silver W. King said:
*Snip*

I ignore everything else, instead waiting for Rider to make his answer.

Blackout · May 3, 2014

Heaven Canceler said:
My steps took me through various streets of the city and I didn't find anything interesting to be honest. There were no battles between Servants or great energy beams blasting into the sky I could see. I was not quite sure why that disappointed me. A part of me probably wanted to think there were others from Spacebattles or something similar, but I couldn't really be sure of that. Hell, it wouldn't be impossible that the ROB just threw me in this and looked as I hoped for help and allies.

Also, if they were also here, maybe they had different objectives from me. Someone wishing to "Destroy Saber" or "Protect Tokiomi" could get really troublesome. Ugh.. I didn't even want to kill the guy, but someone seeing me as a danger could really get me into problems.

So, I couldn't really expect to find potential allies on the streets. It would really be nice to get some on my own...

Huh, that idea was not so bad.

"But how?" I mumbled to myself, ignoring some whispers of the pedestrians around me. They were talking about the strange foreigner with the coloured hair. Damn it, nobody had even batted eyes at Sakura with her hair and now you go crazy over blue hair. Hell, Ciel has blue hair, why is nobody pointing out how weird that is?

"Okay, but how could I ever summon a Servant?" The idea itself was not so bad. I had certainly enough power to summon and keep a Servant around. I had probably more power than the average Servants, if a distinct inability to use it normally. But how could I summon one with my distinct lack of knowledge on how to summon them?

I stepped into a park, only vaguely noting some street chalk that was lying on the ground. The place was mostly deserted currently for some reason. I looked at the chalk on the ground.

"Well, Ryuunosuke managed to do it and he only had a who knows how old book and used fresh blood that easily blurs.... and it took half a dozen attempts to make it work." I frowned because I didn't even have the book the serial killer had possessed. Still, it was at least worth an attempt. If only to maybe take away the chance for Bluebeard's summoning. Well, I didn't know whether the other Servants had already been summoned, so it was probably possible that another could appear.

"Kiritsugu did say that the circle doesn't have to be complicated or anything special, just a circle with some importance, then throws power at it until it works."

I took a piece of chalk and made my decision. Now how to make a hopefully acceptable circle?

I scribbled away on the ground, trying my best to get a more or less perfectly round circle with the piece of chalk. It was actually harder then I had thought and I probably looked very stupid, a teenager drawing on asphalt with white chalk. My dress was going to be ruined because of this.... not that I cared about that or anything. Why was I thinking of that anyway????

I breathed out after completing the circle and having added lines to keep track of the overall size and everything. It looked like some kind of mystical magical bullshit circle, so maybe the grail would be satisfied?

Now how was I supposed to throw some good old power at the circle? I thought about it and then had an idea.

I could only use a single chant without first reacting with a Pledger, so maybe I would just use it almost and then continue with another invented chant? It was so stupid, just maybe it would work.

My eyes closed as I tried to remember words that I remembered having spoken in a moment of pain and fear. I could feel them on the tip of my tongue. I felt the power that was lazily flowing inside of my becoming slightly agitated.

Link: Song

"As I call the chance to open,"

The power started to move, slowly but surely beginning to awaken from the slumber it held.

"the occasion prolongs..."

A light behind closed eyes, this song was meant to blind and nothing more, but if I could turn that energy into another direction.

"As this inviting call spins within the drawn attack of..."

I almost bit my tongue while forcing myself to halt the song and I could feel the strength flowing through me with surprising activity. A fine but strong wind was blasting around me.

"Hey, who is that, what is she doing?"

I didn't falter, trying to put a chant together.

"Silver and Iron to the origin. My teacher is the great ancestor Schweineorg."

My thoughts fluttered as I tried to remember as much of the chant from back then as I could. I had written down what had returned to me after some thinking, but I was sure it was not everything.

"The wind becomes as a wall and the three forked road revolves through the kingdom."

The wind that flowed around me seemed to grow agitated, but I couldn't say whether it was working.

"Ugh I don't know, but that doesn't look normal big sis. Is that a magical girl?"

"Shut, Shut, Shut, Shut, Shut. Repeat five times."

My mouth felt dry now that I was doing this.

"I declare, I am all that is good in this eternal world, I am the one to be covered in all the evil of Hades."

A burning feeling went through me, though I couldn't say whether it was from failure or if I was being successful.

"If you hear this voice, this reason, then answer my call. You shall be my sword and I shall share your fate. Come forth oh Guardian of Balance!"

There was a flash of light. I blinked in shock and then heard a scream of surprise. My eyes turned and I saw two kids, one boy and one girl, probably around 7 or 8. They looked shocked and excited, a not so unusual combination for young children.

Shit, did I just attempt a summoning in a public park without making sure that nobody could get inside? This must be the most stupid thing ever.

"Servant of the Caster class. Having come forth at your summoning, i ask of you, are you my Master?"

SV5195R · May 3, 2014

Heaven Canceler said:
"Silver and Iron to the origin. My teacher is the great ancestor Schweineorg."

My thoughts fluttered as I tried to remember as much of the chant from back then as I could. I had written down what had returned to me after some thinking, but I was sure it was not everything.

"The wind becomes as a wall and the three forked road revolves through the kingdom."

The wind that flowed around me seemed to grow agitated, but I couldn't say whether it was working.

"Ugh I don't know, but that doesn't look normal big sis. Is that a magical girl?"

"Shut, Shut, Shut, Shut, Shut. Repeat five times."

As I near the approximate location of the source of the energy build-up, I can hear a girl... chanting?

My mouth felt dry now that I was doing this.

"I declare, I am all that is good in this eternal world, I am the one to be covered in all the evil of Hades."

A burning feeling went through me, though I couldn't say whether it was from failure or if I was being successful.

I emerge into a clearing. What I see makes me do a double-take.

I see a blue-haired teenage girl in a dress... trying to perform a summoning ritual?.. while two younger kids are standing nearby, watching.

My sensors tell me that the girl has... genetic structure which is similar, but slightly different from human DNA, and I detect an anomalous object (similar to a gemstone) on her head, hidden under a ribbon. I also register that she is the source of odd energy readings.

However, I don't need sensors to recognize her.

What in the world is Reverie Metherlence is doing here? Did she get lost so hard that she ended up in a different universe?

Of course, given that she knows at least a part of what she's doing - and she's attempting to summon a Servant, I think - it's more likely that she, like me, was simply some hapless person shoved into a body of a fictional character, with their skills, memories and all, and dumped here.

This must be a dream. An utterly bizarre and vivid dream. And I must have been marathoning Blame!, Elemental Gelade and Fate/Zero for two days straight after reading a horrible self-insert fanfic.

There can be no other explanation.

Still... my sensors and my memory say otherwise.

Perhaps it's time to introduce myself?

"If you hear this voice, this reason, then answer my call. You shall be my sword and I shall share your fate. Come forth oh Guardian of Balance!"

I started speaking.

"Good eveni-"

And then there was a flash of light. The kids that were watching screamed in surprise. I, thanks to my optical filters and other tools, was unaffected by it.

I could see someone step forward as the light faded...

Blackout said:
"Servant of the Caster class. Having come forth at your summoning, i ask of you, are you my Master?"

Okay, what is it with people and their skimpy outfits?

[OOC: That's all for now. It's Heaven Canceler's turn now.]

Prospalz · May 3, 2014

The grimace of pain.

Oh he is probably suffocating. Such a pity. With a great effort of will, I realease him.
"Sawada... I understand. Your body is fragile still. What did I broke? Can you breath? Can you feel anything below the waist? How are you feeling?"

Silver W. King said:
Royal Pillow.

"Oh, so, Grail has decided... I can't say what I have any intentions to argue with that choice. I know you, and you will make a nice praetor."

Time for another announcement, then!

"Citizens of Fuyuki! Rejoice, for I have found a wonderful partner for this war! Сelebrate, for this is the great day!"

Then, I feel something. A flare of prana; a new presense appears for a second, and then fades again.

"And on this note, last Servant has been summoned. Caster - my invitation is extended to you. Come to the Ryuudou Temple! We will celebrate your summoning and talk about this War."

RazgrizKL said:
Small little red

That person is fairly rude. I shoot a glare toward him; to laugh at somebody's determination like that?

And then I notice Rin herself.

She does not looks satisfied; nor she is looking calm. In fact, I suspect what she might do something rush. Ahh, what should I do? I never was the one to stop such acts; in fact, rush decisions seems to be somewhat of my strong side. What should I do? What sort of calming words I should say?
...
Uhh, whatever, I'll just address her issues directly, then. Like I always did. This is what I can do best.

~~"~~Bluff discarded~~, ~~Charisma Rank C Acquired.~~"~~ Crying Child Interrupt.

"I will never laugh at dreams of my people. I felt the pain of seeing your dreams misunderstood and crushed far too often." I say simply instead, partially adressing the unknown and yet frustratingly rude person and then kneel so I could see her eyes. Laughing at a person right after a harsh rejection; what an annoying personality.

"The act here is yet another confirmation what you are unsuitable to be my Master; for you such a audacious act is an impossibility and foolishness, but I cannot help but like this person who deems unnecessary to hide or cover. Still..."

~~I smile.~~

"Toshaka Rin, what is your desire in this war? Why you were seeking my power? I am the Emperor, and you are one of my citizens; tell me, and I will grant it, for I am a benevolent dictator and this day had brought me great joy. Besides, your suicidal audacity to disagree amuses me and reminds me of my better days."

~~Who argues with Emperors, indeed? But enough of that. I stand up, and spread my hands as I spin happily.~~

"But yes, today is a great day indeed! Today is the day when world is going to change. Eight of humanity's finest have been summoned, and whatever this will be a result of this ritual - the world is going to change irreversibly. We all should cherish thise moments."

Uhhh, she already exploded. I... Uhh... TIME TO DELEGATE. ALL GOOD RULERS KNOW HOW TO DELEGATE.

Mental Bond is online, right?..

"How do I do this... Uh, this is working! Great. What I wanted to say - deal with Rin. You took her spot, therefore it's your work. Calm her down. Somehow. I trust you complitely and utterly!"

And I do not sound panicking in any way. At all. I am really not scared of dealing with a crying child.

John Masaki said:
With a resounding crash, Iskander breaks through one of the walls of the Ryuudou Temple with the Gordian Chariot, stands up inside his chariot, and spreads his arms wide in greeting.
"Ho, Everyone! I, Iskander, the King of Conquerors and Rider of the Grail, greets the Emperor Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus and all present! Whether we parley, or whether we fight, I am sure we all shall enjoy ourselves this War!"
Waver shed not-so-manly tears in response.

More guests! Great!

"Greetings, Iskander! You arrival is as bombastic as expected, but I didn't liked that wall anyway. Is that you master? Why he is crying, is it happiness? You shouldn't cry, young magi, for even grander things lie ahead - you will need clear eyes to see them!

You are the first pair to come; hopefully more will come. I wish to see the contestants of this war; see their desires and conquer them to my side. Today, we will talk, and today we will see where each of us belongs.

Oh, and there was this person, looking for you."

John Masaki said:
"What in the name of Babylon's treasures is going on here?!" Not every day you see the King of Heroes so flabbergasted.

"Greatness! Meeting of the epic figures of the legeneds! Obviously this is out of the boundary of "Normality" even if I think nothing exciting really happened yet!

On this note, I welcome you, Archer. I don't see Toshaka master here - does he consider the invitation unworthy of him? Should I personally invite him, maybe?

He was expected; moreso since his young daughter decided to wander inside, and I sent him a note about the fact. Did he recieved it?"

I sigh. On this note...

"It seems, a lot of people rejected my invitation - I am dissapointed."

Such a pity, really.

"But, I quess, this should be expected. Saber will arive here soon; she is not in the city, yet. Asssasin is likely to lurk around, intent to steal all food and drinks and Lancer probably decided what this is a trap."

I grimace in disgust.

"We had a meeting with him - and he decided to attack me without warning. I was left alone without a master at the time, and decided to change to change the enviroment to the more favourable conditions. And then he, who attack first! - he refused to pursue me, the coward. "

Still, I am kind; I will not hold this against him. I'll just take his legs, since it doesn't seems like he needs them.

Yes, that seems to be fair.

Heaven Canceler · May 3, 2014

The flash of light was short and direct and I was still somewhat shocked from noticing that a couple of kids had walked in on my summoning ritual. I am sure if I was a magus, this would get me into serious trouble. Hell, considering how serious these guys take their little secrecy, I was going to get into trouble anyway if I was not careful.

Blackout said:
"Servant of the Caster class. Having come forth at your summoning, i ask of you, are you my Master?"

I turned to the black haired women and I couldn't help but put a name to her appearance. That was... what was her name again? Semiramis? Yeah, she was the Assassin Servant from the Apocrypha novel. The hell, I had actually managed to summon a Servant? I mean seriously, I wasn't really expecting it to work this good. Hell, I would have been happy for some screwed up summoning of a fake Servant like False Assassin from the 5th war, but this was beyond my expectation. Instead I had gotten an ancient Queen from, Babylonia I think, who was also a powerful magician. I couldn't help but look at her hair and how it continued to fall further and further, lying on the ground. How did she not trip over it? And were these nails sticking out of her hands or was that just supposed to look like it? Ah, I would just chalk it up to magic.

I felt slight warmth on my right hand and looked at it.

Huh... that was the Japanese sign for wind. "Kaze" Well, it was certainly fitting. I held the hand out to the magician in black and answered her question.

"Yes, apparently we will be partners for a while."

"Look, she summoned a pretty lady! She is really a magical girl!"

Oh shit, I totally forgot about the kids for a moment there.

"I don't think that is what makes you a magical girl big sis. Are you sure we should stay here?" There was some worry in the male voice that answered the girl from just a moment ago.

"Damn it. Caster, could you please deal with the kids?" At least this Servant should be able to get me out of trouble without too much work. I shook my head and wondered whether this was going to become even more problematic. "But don't hurt them; just make sure they don't get us in trouble and vice versa." I added after a moment of thought. I wasn't sure how dangerous the woman was, but better be clear to avoid something bad.

SV5195R said:
I started speaking.

"Good eveni-"

And then there was a flash of light. The kids that were watching screamed in surprise. I, thanks to my optical filters and other tools, was unaffected by the flash of light.

I could see someone step forward as the light faded...

Okay, what is it with people and their skimpy Outfits?

I turned to around and then I saw someone that looked like some kind of soldier. He was wearing a dark suit full with things that screamed "High Tech" at me and made me wonder whether this was some kind of super spy. Wasn't there some kind of special government organization in the Nasuverse which tried to deal with the supernatural? I think there was something like that in these Melty Blood games. I remembered hearing another voice shortly before the summoning, but I had forgotten about it because of the kids. That had to be him. I remained on guard, carefully eyeing him before answering.

"Eh, pleased to meet you. I am Ren and this is Caster." Better not use her actual name until I had a reason to know it which I could explain to her.

As I pointed back without turning, I saw Caster making some arcane gestures and saying something that I couldn't understand out of the corner of my eyes. I heard surprised shouts and then laughter... laughter?

"Caster-Nee, how can we help you? Do you want to come home with us?"

Did she?

"Not fair, I want to help to. There is a great place to play; do you want to see it?"

I looked back while still keeping an eye on the man in the uniform and saw the two kids from before looking with adoration to the Assyrian witch and couldn't help but blink in surprise. She had made them think she was their best friend, or some kind of adored big sister?

*POV Switch*

Semiramis stepped halfway out of the summoning circle, if it even deserved that name, after only a moment of hesitation. She looked at the one that had summoned her as she spoke the words that the grail supplied her as was traditional. The girl with the blue hair and the green hair was not breath-taking, but pretty by her opinion. There was a doll like beauty to the girl, which made her look more fragile than she probably was. Under different circumstances, the witch would have thought that her "Master" was an amateur, or even someone that had called her accidentally, but aside from the circle there was more that surprised her.

This girl had power.

She may look fragile, but the amount of prana she could feel through their newly established connection was enough to even impress her. Currently there was just a slight trickle flowing through it, after all, as a Caster she didn't need much power when not using any spells and she was capable of using spells to help support herself. In fact, she was already making some minor spells to lay the foundation for a possible Territory in this place. That had a simple reason. Her Master was certainly on a level with Servants of some impressive power when it came to sheer power. She could probably supply A+ rank Noble Phantasm for a while without more than fatigue.

That could mean two things. Either her Master was a non-magus or someone with minor skills who had somehow entered this war somehow, but actually had impossible talents, or, she was more skilled than she showed and was forced into making such a crippled summoning due to circumstances.

So maybe danger was just waiting around the corner.

Ah, she was supposed to take care of the children now? Well, she had been mother and it should be fun. At least her Master wasn't the kind to hurt innocent children, that could have ended badly... for her Master. While she was far from some kind of pure hero of justice, there were still standards she held herself onto. Still, this could be fun.

"Spirits gathered make these children mine." A single sentence spoken in a language whose phonetics was totally unknown in the modern world was all that was needed. A twist here and another there and they would think of her as the greatest person they had ever met. And they would trust her and believe whatever she said. Maybe she should include her Master in the spell. She looked like the type that would get flustered.

Or maybe do that later and first concentrate on the other person that was present. From the way her Master acted, he was an unknown. There was something strange with his life-energy, like he didn't have enough of it to be a normal human. Maybe he was an Assassin?

Well, if he tried anything, she had already decided how to deal with him.

Edit:

Prospalz said:
"Greetings, Fuyuki City! Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus looks for a faithful not-a-backstabbing and not-a-coward partner for a duration of this Grail War! If you think yourself to be worthy, come to me at the Ryuudouji temple and be judged. I look for honest, understanding people with strong hearts! Sceptics are not welcome!

Or, if you simply desire to see your beatiful Emperor, come anyway. Especially you, boy with strange mittens!

...What kind of a crazy deviant you are to place so much effort into making those mittens so special, anyway?! They do looks pretty cute and mesh with your "deviant and exotic loser" image pretty well, though! I commend your style! That hair is especially great. Very Protagonist-like!

Anyway, it's gets a bit tiring to speak this loud, so come here so we could talk normally! Do not forget - Ryuudou Temple!"

Both Caster and me were shocked at the sudden voice of unknown origin, and the fact that it didn't remain unknown for too long.

What the heck? Nero is looking for a Master and is calling People to Ryuudouji temple? Okay, that location is out for a basis of operations now. And I didn't really want to try getting another Servant. Having Semiramis was already going to give me a headache with how I was going to have to be careful around her.

Maybe I could ask the Kids about where we could make some kind of basis. And checking out the temple shouldn't be impossible, once we had dealt with this first that is.

Prospalz said:
"Citizens of Fuyuki! Rejoice, for I have found a wonderful partner for this war! Сelebrate, for this is the great day!"

Then, I feel something. A flare of prana; a new presense appears for a second, and then fades again.

"And on this note, last Servant has been summoned. Caster - my invitation is extended to you. Come to the Ryuudou Temple! We will celebrate your summoning and talk about this War."

And then another announcement came only a short time later. So, Nero had already found a Master and is now inviting us specifically to her place? How the heck did she even know that I summoned Caster? This is going to give me a headache isn't it.

"Well, this is surprising, isn't it Master?" asked the Queen with a chuckle.

SV5195R · May 3, 2014

Heaven Canceler said:
"Eh, pleased to meet you. I am Ren and this is Caster." Better not use her actual name until I had a reason to know it which I could explain to her.

I shrug.

"The name is Killy," I say in English.

As I pointed back without turning, I saw Caster making some arcane gestures and saying something that I couldn't understand out of the corner of my eyes. I heard surprised shouts and then laughter... laughter?

"Caster-Nee, how can we help you? Do you want to come home with us?"

And then I see Caster do something to those kids, heeding her Master's request. A few gestures, a couple of phrases from some long-dead language, and voila, she's their bestest friend now.

That said, even though I'll probably have to fight in the future, since my admittedly self-contradictory objective puts me "together" with Team Saber... I don't want to fight those two, even though I'm intellectually aware of the possibility. And not only because Caster, according to the energy readings I was getting, would stomp me into the ground in my current state and in a fair fight.

It's also because this Reverie Metherlence might be a fellow victim of the ROB. Possibly even a Spacebattler or SVer, since those two Internet forums are the only places (that I'm aware of) that are so fond of BROB scenarios, and this particular situation reminds me of a typical BROB scenario.

But I'll have to ascertain that later.

Prospalz said:
NERO SALUTAT TE

And then Nero (I heard her earlier, when I was near the park, but I ignored her then) decided to greet Caster, loudly, so the entire city could hear her. Joy.

Wasn't this war supposed to be secret?

"Well, she's loud, that's for certain."

However, her offer sounds... tempting. Besides, my plan to take a bus to the airport was... unsound, now that I think of it. Even if I got to the airport... how would I contact Irisviel? And even then, while I know what she and Saber looked like in canon...

...I glance at Caster...

...the canon has been derailed as soon as this Charlie Foxtrot started. I can no longer trust my knowledge of the canon (which was already limited); not completely, at least.

I look at Ren, with a neutral expression on my face.

Screw it, I'll use the SpaceBattles Universal Greeting (TM) anyway. No matter how stupid that sounds.

"Alright, Miss," I continue in English, "Before we continue with the small talk, could you answer a question? How many seagulls are needed to destroy a main battle tank?"

[OOC: to be honest, my idea was... "meh".]

Silver W. King · May 3, 2014

Prospalz said:
Oh he is probably suffocating. Such a pity. With a great effort of will, I release him.
"Sawada... I understand. Your body is fragile still. What did I broke? Can you breath? Can you feel anything below the waist? How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine. I'm fine. Honest." I lightly chuckled at her suddenly acting like a mother hen. I appreciated her concern, but I'm not made out of plastic, you know.

"I am fine." I repeated, trying to ease her. "My body is alright, and most importantly..."

Now was a good time as an to test it.

"It seems the Grail had decided on a Master for you." I sent her a telepathic message, while smiling sheepishly.

"Oh, so, Grail has decided... I can't say what I have any intentions to argue with that choice. I know you, and you will make a nice praetor."

She knows me. Me as in Tsuna. There is no doubt now. She's a SVers.

"Thank you for your kind words, N-nero." I reply with an blushed smile, hoping I don't offend her by being too familiar. She is an Empress after all.

"I'll try by best but I have a feeling you made us a prime target for this war." I say while chuckling lightly. Its not like I'm afraid of the challenge, at least with her by my side. Heck, a part of me is even welcoming the challenge.

Time for another announcement, then!

"Citizens of Fuyuki! Rejoice, for I have found a wonderful partner for this war! Сelebrate, for this is the great day!"

I don't sigh, per se. However, I couldn't help the small sense of dread, from Nero's announcement and how it will paint a target on my back.

Although, in hindsight, it was probably inevitable from the moment I was chosen as her Master. Since she would have to tell the present Masters or potential Master and Servants of her new status to show strength and carry things at her own pace.

I couldn't help but let out a wistful smile, as I watch her take control of the metaphorical and semi-physical stage. Its weird, its almost like I watched something like this before.

Then, I feel something. A flare of prana; a new presence appears for a second, and then fades again.

"And on this note, last Servant has been summoned. Caster - my invitation is extended to you. Come to the Ryuudou Temple! We will celebrate your summoning and talk about this War."

Wait, Caster is here? I hope it's not Gillias de something guy. Or was he called Cthulhu Guy?

Crying Child Interrupt.

Click to expand...

Click to shrink...

Uhhh, she already exploded. I... Uhh... TIME TO DELEGATE. ALL GOOD RULERS KNOW HOW TO DELEGATE.

Mental Bond is online, right?..

"How do I do this... Uh, this is working! Great. What I wanted to say - deal with Rin. You took her spot, therefore it's your work. Calm her down. Somehow. I trust you complitely and utterly!"

And I do not sound panicking in any way. At all. I am really not scared of dealing with a crying child.

"Wait. You want me to do something about this?" I mentally replied and even pointed at myself in bafflement.

When she nodded and made a shooing gestures, I let out a sigh in frustration.

"I guess, helping the chibi out, is on the list." I found myself saying.

Damn. My objective was something so simple. Why is Karma being a bitch to me?

And then things got even more chaotic.

More guests! Great!

"Greetings, Iskander! You arrival is as bombastic as expected, but I didn't liked that wall anyway. Is that you master? Why he is crying, is it happiness? You shouldn't cry, young magi, for even grander things lie ahead - you will need clear eyes to see them!

Silver W. King said:
I found myself chuckling at Iskander's entrance, and Waver's pitiful reaction to being dragged around. Iskander was always like that, doing things at his own pace.

Rider unsheathes his sword, making the decision to aid in the battle in the best way he can. He calls forth a massive horse and mounts it. "Hear me, O monster of the Abyss! I am Iskander, the King of Conquerors! You may have faced your comrades before...but now you shall face the Army of the King! Ionioi Hetairoi!"

A massive wind suddenly blows across the battlefield, a wind as hot and dry as the desert. Then a wave of light surrounds the battlefield...and in a blink of an eye, the entire battlefield minus the ruined buildings was transported into what can only be described as another world. A world of sand and blue sky as far as the eye can see.

"We shall fight in here for a time to prevent the destruction of the city!" The King announces as he mounts his beloved steed, Buecephalus. "But do not tarry, for it shall not last forever! But though we fight, we do not fight alone!"

Then you hear the sound of marching. A massive army crests over a massive sand dune, each soldier quite powerful in their own right.

"For today, you fight with the Companions who will follow me to the ends of the Earth! To see with their own eyes the legendary Oceanus! today, you fight along with the King who dared to conquer the known world! Today...together...we fight as ONE!"

I instantly brought my hand to my head as pain suddenly struck. However, just as it came, the pain quickly went away.

What the hell was that? A memory of the anime? No, it felt too real, like I was actually there.

Iskander deploying his Noble Phantasm? Why? Were we fighting against someone? Were we allies? Where was that memory from?

Someone asked about my health. I wasn't sure who.

"Yeah...yeah, just fine." I said reassuringly. I wasn't sure if I was convincing or not.

On this note, I welcome you, Archer. I don't see Toshaka master here - does he consider the invitation unworthy of him? Should I personally invite him, maybe?

He was expected; moreso since his young daughter decided to wander inside, and I sent him a note about the fact. Did he received it?"

I sigh. On this note...

"It seems, a lot of people rejected my invitation - I am disappointed."

Such a pity, really.

Hmm. I suppose getting Rin to Tokiomi would keep her safe.

Wait....Since Proto!Gil is the one summoned here, does that mean Kotomine won't become his "Get pleasure from others' suffering" self?

Does that mean Tokiomi won't be back-stabbed?

On that note, does that mean Kirei won't survive the war?

Damn, now there is even more stuff to take into account.

"But, I guess, this should be expected. Saber will arive here soon; she is not in the city, yet. Asssasin is likely to lurk around, intent to steal all food and drinks and Lancer probably decided what this is a trap."

I grimace in disgust.

Saber, huh. That would be an interesting meeting.

I wince at the memory of Lancer for Nero's sake. That cannot be a pleasant memory. I make sure not smile at her adorable pout. And no, its not an angry scowl . It's a pout.

"We had a meeting with him - and he decided to attack me without warning. I was left alone without a master at the time, and decided to change to change the environment to the more favorable conditions. And then he, who attack first! - he refused to pursue me, the coward. "

Still, I am kind; I will not hold this against him. I'll just take his legs, since it doesn't seems like he needs them.

Yes, that seems to be fair.

No comment from me about badmouthing the guy. Still, now that everyone who probably wanted to attend is here.

"Nero, what do you say, we finally go inside to sit down. I'm sure our guests would like to dine and drink in the warmth of a welcoming home as we converse. Unless we should bring the tables and the food out here?"

RazgrizKL · May 3, 2014

Prospalz said:
Nero has a Master

"No."

Rin's voice was small and despairing. I sent an alarmed glance her way, only to see her leap forwards to Nero. I grab her as quickly as I could.

"Hey! What are you doing?"

"No! Why? That's not supposed to happen! I'm supposed to be your Master, not him!" She cried. I felt my arm grow wet. Rin was crying. "You thief! Give her back! I need a Servant!"

"Rin! Calm down! "

She slammed an elbow into my face with all the force she could muster. The way I was hugging her, I could not defend myself. I grunted, feeling blood run down from my nose. It wasn't broken, but I must look a fright.

"Let GO of me!" She sobbed. "All of you...you're all just obstacles! Because of you... Because of you...!"

"Listen to me, Nero's right! This war isn't any place for children!" I tell her firmly. "Please listen, we're trying to save your life!"

"YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!" Rin screamed, struggling like an enraged cat. "PAPA'S GONNA DIE! He's gonna...I don't want to ... Uwaaaaaahhh----!" She stopped struggling and just hung limp in my grasp, bawling away.

Fuck me. So that's why she's in Fuyuki. "Shh...it's okay." I hug her to me, feeling very lost.

So here I am, holding a distraught Rin who's already in the crossfire of a war certain to go horribly wrong.

Silver W. King · May 4, 2014

RazgrizKL said:
Red Chibi Crying

I looked at the crying child, wondering why she was doing so.

Oh...Yeah. I...took away Rin's chance to have a Servant. And now that Caster is also summoned, she has no chance to summon any Servant.

Actually, wait...

"Nero." I said getting her attention. I opened my mouth to ask her about a specific task, before I though better of it. I should try being more cautious.

"Can you detect if there are other Servants around that are Masterless? Maybe another like you was brought here, and still don't have a Master? Before you say anything, I don't exactly plan to let the girl have a Servant, but its better to at least check. As for what to do afterwards, if there is one...I'm still thinking about it."

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