Kariya watched as his grandfather, was cruel, as his mother and father gave him up to them, with his brother as a bonus. Kariya watched as he was introduced into the world of Mages, how dark and unpleasant this world was and Karya watched as his grandfather switched his conscience to his father's body.

This was Kariya Matou, the heir to the Matou family. The child of 15 years sat in his "Fathers" office waiting for the old vampire to address him when he finally spoke in a harsh, uncaring tone

"So... it's about time that we get to work on you then Karya, normally I would ask this after about a year of you're training in the secrets of the Matou, but, since you're parents left it this late to train you, we'll just have to make up for lost time won't we... The Crest transference shall take place tomorrow, at midnight, in order to ensure your survival, I'm bringing in a healing mage to heal you as I transfer this crest to you"

The old worm pulled back the sleeve of his black gown to show an extensive magical crest, seemingly blue with power.

"Don't forget, be here at midnight, don't be late."

The Vampiric shambling corpse stayed with a tone of finality. With a much softer tone, almost as if he were trying to Imamate a man who was the correct age for his current apparel,

"Oh and be a good boy and tell the Tohsaka not to interfere tomorrow, alright"

His tone seemed to pick up some ice towards the end of his speech as if Karya was to fail in keeping the Tohsaka away, then issues concerning both him and the Tohsaka would occur.

Kariya gave a silent nod, stood up and walked out of the room.

The next day, Kariya walked through the halls of Homohura academy, by the side of one wall the Tohsaka leaned.

"Tokiomi"

Karya vied for the future owner's attention, in a friendly fashion

"Kariya"

Tokiomi replied curtly as interactions between the two have in the past been limited to Aoi and familial concerns, neither of which Tokiomi was happy with dealing with Kariya for. Kariya switched to a business like tone

"Due to the nature of my familial mage-craft, There will be a large mana spike at midnight tonight. This is the pre-emptive warning not to panic, the reason for the spike is the crest implant, from my 'Father' to me, please tell your parents about this before midnight"

Kariya promptly turned and walked away, leaving a frowning Tokiomi in his wake.

Once Kariya arrived at his home he walked the silent halls of the Matou estate and stopped in his room. Once he was in his room he walked over to his book cabinet, and took out the back, to find the book of magical theory and began to read about Mystic codes, runes, formal-craft and finally countermagic. The last of which he cared the most about, he sighed. his plan would have to last until the next year, especially if he was inheriting the crest. Though the crest may have been a blessing in disguise as he would be more respected in the clocktower, as well as the new knowledge of the Matou family mage-craft, directly from the old man himself.

The rising hour of Midnight was upon the city of Fuyuki, a white-haired mage stood at the top of the pit, of which had its walls infested with crest worms, he sniffed his nose in disgust, at the bottom of the steps that he was standing upon was a table, next to it were the two Matou. Zolgen, and his 'Son' Kariiya, of whom by the looks of it was at least Zolgens grandson. The dingy green light illuminated the healing mage as he walked down the stairs, his steps echoed throughout the room, with the only thing to break the impenetrable silence being the occasional chittering of the worms that his client seemed to love so much. once he got to the bottom of the stairs he decided to try and make a relatively good impression on the one he would be healing, so he introduced himself to the boy, whos focus was now solely placed on him

"Hello, my name is Xavier Umbrage Stuart, a twelfth generation healing mage. It is nice to meet you Kariya Matou"

He said in the politest voice he could possibly muster.

"My name is Kariya Matou, It is good to meet you Lord Stuart, and thank you for answering the summons of my 'Father', for I know how tedious it can be for a mage of your calibre to travel. If I could I would offer tea, however, at the moment I am at no disposition to do so"

Xavier's prior thesis was right, considering the sarcastic drawl that Kariya had put on the word 'Father'. He nodded after taking in the rest of the Matou's statement and took his position behind the table as Zolgen took his position for the Crest Implant.

1 year Later

Kariya walked down the hallways of the Matou estate with relative confidence. inside his head a constant rhythm of 'Today is the day, today is the day' giving him as much confidence as he would allow himself. He entered Zolgens office, surprising the Ghoul

"Kariya... May I ask what your presence indicates?"

asked Zolgen in uncommon ignorance

"'Father' I have decided that I shall study for the remaining four years of my youth at the clocktower."

the statement hung in the air for a second, when a seemingly calm Zolgen spoke, his tone dangerously low

"Kariya, this is no time for jokes, I still need to train you more. And even if that were true, that you would be going to the clock-tower, you would never be accepted as a lord of the Makiri."

Kariya responded

"I will return for the grail war, but if it is so important to you that I am not the head of the Makiri Family when I do so, then I shall just be Karya Matou"

The young man leaned down next to his grandfather's ear and whispered

"you have taught me well Zoulgen, and it is because of you that I have thought of this plan... so goodbye 'Dad' I'll see you in 1994"

he abruptly stood up, turned around and exited the room, leaving a stunned Zolgen in his wake

The Exile of the Mage Kariya Matou had Begun.