Before anything I would just like to say I don't own this its owned by the dude who runs this site .net I just wanted to read this in a website where I don't have to get pissed looking for the right chapter.
Oh and these things have photos associated with them to give context so….yeah
DON'T WORRY THOUGH the later chaps have longer words
Fate/Stay night is owned by that guy….I don't know who to be perfectly honest.
Alright, so you're probably going to ask me what the hell this is, so here goes.
First off, Childcare is War (or ikuji wa sensou da [nihon:育児は戦争だ]) is a relatively old (by doujin standards) doujin story authored (and I presume) illustrated by st parusu (SS here-I always read it as St. Pantsuru). You should read it first before actually moving onto the content of this story. (SS here again PM me for links to the site fanfiction botches the damn thing over and over and I'm too lazy to find the best blend)
For those too lazy, a brief outline of the story goes as thus: Archer is summoned by childhood versions of Tohsaka Rin and Matou Sakura who still live together as sisters. Archer thinks he's been summoned for the holy grail war, but he was in fact summoned as the result of a ceremony for a brownie spirit (i'm assuming that this refers to the type of brownie you can eat) found in an old book.
Archer doesn't willingly accept the two as masters right off the bat, but after reading the letter left to Rin and Sakura by their father (read: Tokiomi Tohsaka) and recalling the best days of his life spent with his own father while he was still a human child, he decides that the thing the two girls need more than anything is not sorcery, but a parent's love and time. He then decides, for their sake, to be their servant and guardian, promising he'll "never let his masters want for anything".
Author is St Parusu, and all images and creative works are done by him- I'm merely translating what's already there.
With that out of the way, here's part 1 of the ikuji sensou story continuation- Together with House-Husband!
(SS here again again-The first few chaps only have snippets so use your imagination to piece together how the image looks. Or ill describe it in word….I'll do that)
Archer sleeping on a couch with Sakura in his arms and Rin on his back
Together with House-Husband Part 1, Story 01 – Childcare is War
"Finally asleep, are they… Honestly… Damn, isn't hard labor a violation of my contract…?"
*Poof*
"…Mmm… I'm going to play a bunch too, Archer… Zzz."
"Your back's so wide… Eh heh heh… Zzz."
"Hmph… If it makes them that happy, I guess I can ease up on them…"
"I love you…"
"…Geez… Aaah. I suppose I'm at my limit too. Good night… You rowdy angels."
Archer leaping building to building with both Rin and Sakura in his arms
Together with House-Husband Part 1, Chapter 02 – A stroll in the sky.
"Wheeee! It's like a rollercoaster!"
"Aah… Ah wa wa…. Oh… I-, it's scary up here!"
"So, where are we heading?"
"Higher!"
"N-, Nee-saaan! Lower! A normal walk is just fine!"
"Hmph… No change, then? Here we go."
"Noooo…!"
"Yeaaah! Fly more, Archer!"
Kirei sitting with both Rin and Sakura in his arms and archer preparing something in the background
Together with House-Husband Part 1, Chapter 03 – Grow Strong.
"Let go of Sakura, you disgusting, perverted, lolicon old man!"
"Yes, it's good that you despise me. Then you should acquire the strength to protect what's
important to you."
"*Sniff*… Nee-san, this man's scary…"
"Hiyaaah!" *Whack!*
"…Ah, ahhh…My skull's rattling…"
"Now, Sakura!"
"I can't… I can't leave you behind, Nee-san…"
"Sakura… If you do that-! I summon you, servant (Archer)! Get him!"
"…What am I, Rodem…? Ah, Kotomine-san, or whatever, the wash is done, so we're fine
now. Thanks for looking after them for me."
"Ah… Hm… Then I take my leave. These children will grow if you train them, Archer." (says this in a wavering voice)
"Go on, get out of here! Scatter some salt, Archer!"
"Honestly, Rin… That's very unladylike. I guess this means I have to teach you manners
before fighting…"
"Archer-saaan!" *grab*
"Ah, no fair! Me too!" *grab*
"Geez. Okay, how about a nap…"
Notes after the jump.
Note 1 (with reference to Rodem): Rodem is one of Koichi's protectors from the seriesBabel IIby Yokoyama Misuteru. Rodem is the protector that takes the form of a Black Panther.
Note 2 (with reference to Salt): Salt in Japan is seen to have spiritual cleansing properties. The reason Rin asks Archer to scatter salt is to, well…cleanse the area and themselves of Kotomine's evil presence.
Archer lying on the floor (Those Japanese houses man) with Rin and Sakura on his arm
Together with House-Husband Part 1, Chapter 04 – The Journey
"Hey, Archer, tell us a story!"
"…Hm? Well…alright. Once upon a time in a certain place, there was a foolish man. That
man believed that with his own strength he could make everyone smile, without making a
single person unhappy."
"What a nice person."
"You think so? …But whenever the man made one person happy, someone somewhere cried. No matter how hard he tried, someone would always cry. The man was troubled."
"…That's kind of sad…"
"…That man thought his own strength was not enough, so he prayed to God. 'I don't care about myself; I want only the strength to make everyone smile.'
The man's wish was granted, and he received great power. But in return for protecting those many smiling faces, he caused many more people to cry."
"Sniff… That's awful…"
"Hm…? (*pat pat*) … But the man had no regrets. That's because all the people who had been able to smile because of that power smiled back at the man with all their heart.
…Before he knew it, the man wished to see those smiling faces more, and thus he continued his journey.
The man was foolish, so just that sentiment was enough for him to try his hardest, no matter how painful it was.
That man still journeys towards the distant sky, no matter the pain or the heartbreak. He does this all to protect the small happiness and smiles of the people he had been able to catch with that strength."
"…I wonder if… That person is still happy…"
"…Yes. He is happy. Because he's protecting… Your wonderful smiles."
Archer Rin and Sakura on a hill looking at stars wearing Kimonos
Together with House- Husband, Part 1, Chapter 05 – It's a Promise
"Woooow… It's so pretty!"
"That's the Milky Way."
"Archer-san, what constellation is that star in?"
"Hmm… Well… I really can't tell the difference…"
"Feh. That's pathetic for the strongest of the servants."
"Hmmph. Now you've said it. Fine. I'll look it up and show you by tomorrow."
"Eh… But the Milky Way is enough for me…"
"…."
"…."
"…."
"Next year, too… Let's come here again… With everyone."
"Yeah… Tell us then, Archer."
"…Alright. Understood."
Archer Rin and Sakura on the couch both girls with blankies on their heads
Together with House-Husband Part 1, Chapter 06 – Mr. Thunder and Ms. Kitten.
"Thunder is scary…!" (*shaking*)
"H-Hah! You're a scaredy-cat, Sakura! It's nothing to hide from! It's just a natural phenomenon!"
"Hmm…By the way, Rin, do you know the story about how Mr. Thunder will steal your belly button?"
"Th-… That kind of stuff is just superstition!"
"Setting aside your skepticism towards the mysterious despite the fact that you practice magic…There is an actual basis for that story. Did you know that in Indian religions, the navel is a current for one's essence, or basically one of the Chakra points on the body?"
"…" (Seems to know.)
"The god of lightning's favorite food is a person's fresh essence. Since ancient times, that essence has been tinged with magic, or magical power in other words…
After he finds a human who has it, the god judges them along with the thunder and then sucks out their magical power through their belly button."
"…Auuuu…" (Shaking)
"I-, I said that's…"
"I think you're a superb mage, Rin."
"Don't let them take Nee-san…! *Sniff*"
"…Y-, you bully! Meanie meanie meanie! I hate you, Archer! Now we have to sleep together today!" (*sniff*)
"Yes, yes. Understood."
Rin and Sakura holding hands preparing to use a command seal (Its lighting)
Together with House-Husband, Part 1, Chapter 07 – At the behest of a command seal.
Hey, you two… I'm waiting."
"Heh heh, this is our last resort."
"You're going to have to listen to us!"
"Hmm…"
"Take all of the peppers out of today's dinner (please)!"
"…"
"…"
"Rejected."
"Uuuu… Noo!"
"We'll use a command seal!"
"You two… Keep in mind that you only have three of those to use. If I put peppers in
tomorrow and the day after that you won't have any choice but to eat them."
"You bully!"
"You sadist! This is child abuse!"
"Yes, yes, I get it already, do make sure to eat."
"Uwaaaaaaah!"
Rin on her bed with Sakura at her side and Archer combing her hair
Together with House-Husband, Part 1, Chapter 08 – A Summer Cold
"Are you alright, Rin?"
"Nee-san…"
"You might catch it too, so you don't have to force yourselves to be here… *cough cough*…"
"Hmmph… Even with a fever, you talk tough…"
"Archer-san… I'll stay with Nee-san, so…"
"…Hmm… Ah, Rin. Come to think of it, do you remember that I seemed sluggish yesterday?"
"*Cough*… Huh… Oh yeah, you were sort of tired, right…"
"I carelessly caught a cold. That's why you're suffering."
"Eh… Then I caught it from you, Archer?"
"Yes, that's right. When it comes down to it, a servant can't really protect their master from a cold, can they?"
"Th-… That's awful… I've never heard of a servant like that… Oooh…"
"So I'll be responsible and stay with you until you get better. It's my fault, anyway."
"…Eh? …Th… That's obvious! You'd better let me have a delicious cake when I get better,
or I won't forgive you!"
"Yes, I promise to show you what I'm capable of. It is, after all, my fault."
"Yeah… It's Archer's fault… Heh heh…"
"Archer-san… Eh heh heh…"
Archer feeding the Rin on his lap with Sakura on his side
Together with House-Husband, Part 1, Chapter 09 – Perks
"Rin, I made some porridge. *blow*… Here, say ahh."
"Eh heh heh… Ahhh."
"It's pretty hard to season food for sick people… How is it?"
"Ith tathty… Eh heh heh."
"Whaaaat…? You must be sick, Rin."
"…Hm? What's wrong, Sakura?"
"Oooooh. Ooooooh…"
"Huh?"
"(Even when you're sick… There are perks!)"
Archer giving Rin and Sakura popsicles in the park
Together with House-Husband, Part 1, Chapter 10 – Not for Nothing
"Phew, sorry for the wait. Here you go, popsicles!"
"…Hm? What's wrong?"
"Even though it's hot in the summer, when we go outside you're always dressed like that,
Archer…"
"…Huh? I'm a servant, and you are my masters. To protect you I have to be ever-vigilant and battle-ready, right?"
"… Archer-san's always trying his hardest just for us… I think it's okay for you to want to have more fun…"
"…Heh, silly. Adults don't worry about such small things."
"We're short because we're kids, so we can't help it… Could we play by ourselves for today?"
"Honestly… Did you really think I was with you two just out of a duty and obligation?
"Eh?"
"Being with you is…"
"Ah-! That's right, why don't we say it's fun to watch? I'm really just teasing you, anyway."
"…Mmm… Hmph, then I guess we'll let you stay with us!"
"Ahhh… You were making fun of us…?"
"Heh heh… When I'm with you two…"
"Hmm, here, eat up. It's sweet."