One last bullet from the Thompson Contender, and Kayneth's body, already damaged beyond repair, hit the floor.


Avalon. The Everlasting Utopia.

With Saber's presence activating the sheath's healing properties, Irisviel woke up, finding Arthuria watching over her while the Fairies magic fixed the Homunculus body.

"Saber…"

"No! You must stay awake! I'll call Kirit-"

Saber lightly winced before finishing her sentence, worrying over a third party Irisviel hadn't noticed yet.

Standing behind both of them, was Lancer. Although the Spearmen looked none the worse for the wear, the light surrounding his body showed the truth of his condition. With his Master gone, Diarmuid would vanish by the next minute.

"We won't see the end of our duel, Saber." Said the Irish, somehow putting a smile on his face in spite of everything. "I hold no grudges towards you, although I'd rather finish our fight, before the end."

A burning sensation pierced Avalon's healing, as Command Seals appeared in Irisviel's right hand. Although different from Kiritsugu's it's abstract appearance felt familiar. And so, she made her decision.

As an strained silence filled the area, Irisviel stood up. Before Saber could object to it, the Homunculus began a familiar chant:

"Heed my words. My will creates your body, and your lance shall protect my destiny."If you heed the Grail's call and obey my will and reason…" The Command Seals let out a crimson flash as Prana started swirling around Irisviel's body. "Then answer me! Do so, and I'll entrust my destiny to you!"

With a sunny smile on his face, Lancer knelt before her, and said;

"On my honor and pride as a Knight of Fianna, I accept your oath, Master!"

Another bright flash filled the forest, as Mana restored Diarmuid's body.


Author Notes: So, this Fanfic is based on something simple: what if Diarmuid couldn't save Kayneth? And so, everybody's favorite (well, mine, at least) Irish Lancer ends up finding himself a new Master.

Also, Sola-Ui's Mana Share thing either doesn't exist, or isn't enough to save Diarmuid from death by Mana Starvation. Otherwise, this AU simply wouldn't work.

Please don't be afraid to leave criticism or correct some mistake I made! I still have a lot to learn!