I could care less about to what they were up to. Thought Kotomine as he walked through the street. Gilgamesh was ranting about how "there never was any good food" and would completely destroy his kitchen in the church. Caren was busy conducting the late night sermon, so he had the time to actually go out and get them some decent food. Kotomine walked for a few more minutes, and stopped in front of a restaurant. He checked around him to see if anyone was watching him, but he couldn't see anyone. As he walked in, surveying the area, he noticed someone familiar in the far back table. "So this is where he's been." Kirei said to himself quietly, as he kept looking at the couple. The man then noticed the priest, and let out a gasp, nearly falling out of his chair in shock.
"What is it, Lancer-kun?" Asked the lady beside him. Lancer didn't respond, he was too worried about Kirei being there. Lancer mumbled to himself, "why is that jerk here!?"
"Who?" Asked the lady again, who was now starting to become irritated with his attitude. Lancer let out a sigh, "it's just that priest who lives up on the hill." Lancer let out a sigh afterwards, though he was really afraid. "Oh, you mean Kirei? Do you two know each other?" She was getting even more curious, and annoyed. "Well yeah…..He's been letting me live up there until I can afford a new place, haha." Lancer tried to shrug it off. He failed.
The priest walked over while Lancer was explaining to the woman as to why Kirei might be here. "Lancer." Said the priest, nearly making Lancer jump off his feet. "You've been gone for the past week…."
"Well Kotomine, Bazett and I have been dating, so we've been out traveling," cried Lancer, though it did not seem to please Kirei. Kirei then made eye contact with Bazett, who let out a smile, even though she was more afraid then she let on.
"Bazett? Oh, I see." Kirei let out one of his devious smiles. "Then I shouldn't keep you busy Lancer." Kotomine turned his back to them and continued, "you really ought to worry about you date." And with that, Kirei left them, and exited the restaurant.
"Damn him, always being creepy." Moaned Lancer as he returned to his meal.
"I think he's kind of funny, with the way he looks and all." Said Bazett as she continued eating her food.
"Not you two!? Dammit. I can't wait to stab him with my Gae Bolg someday." He grunted.
Out on the street, Kirei was still walking towards the market, but then he noticed something out of the corner of his eye. "Saber! We really shouldn't be out this late." Cried the orange haired boy as he was being dragged by the girl. "We have to hurry before the market closes! We have to get the sale on those curry dishes!" Cried Saber as she started walking even faster. Kirei just let out a moan, "when will Shirou learn? Arturia has a bigger stomach then any known man that's alive." And with that, began to continue on his journey to the market.
Up at Ryuudo Temple…..
"If only I could leave." Sighed Assassin. When he was summoned, he was bounded to the temple gates for all eternity, so he's pretty much going to be up there forever. "Besides that, the sky looks more beautiful then a blooming blossom in the middle of spring." And with that, the temple doors slammed open and loud thumping noises began to walk towards Assassin. "I told you to shut up! Souichiro-sama and I are trying to get ready for the festival!" Cried the woman, who was now more furious then anything else.
"That's nice and all Caster, if only you could act like a proper woman though." Moaned Assassin, who then felt a kick in his back for making such a nasty remark. "You shut your filthy mouth! It isn't my fault you were bound to the temple gates!" Yelled Caster as crossed her arms and began tapping her right figures against her shirt arm.
"Apologies, I meant no disrespect." Groaned Assassin as he was rubbing the spot that she kicked. "I know it wasn't your fault; this life is a cruel one, that's for sure." Caster's anger began to subside, and an evil grin popped up on her face. "Assassin, do you wish to go to the festival that'll start in the next few days?"
Assassin was dumbfounded that she even asked that. "You would want me to attend?" He was now suspicious that she was plotting against him. She leaned down to him, so that her face was mere inches from his. "I don't see why you can't. In fact, I may have a solution that could help you with your 'predicament'." Assassin nearly vomited at the fact that she wants to help him, as that is far out of character for her. "And what do you plan to do?"
"Shrink the temple so it'll fit into a bag." She began to laughed immediately afterwards. All he could think; plot to kill Assassin. The look was the same when she almost killed Kirei in a the Unlimited Blade Works route. Oops, breaking fourth wall, sorry!
Over at the Tohsaka residence, "can you not?" Moaned Rin. Archer was sitting on the couch, eating a bowl of chips and watching his favorite show; he's liked it ever since he was a teenager. "Archer, we need to be getting ready!" Cried Rin. "Shh, the show still has 30 minutes to go. I only get to watch it once a week." Archer did not hesitate to say that; he knew who held all the power. Rin stomped her foot and yelled, "dammit Archer!"
After finally reaching the market, Kirei was just looking through the aisles. "Too overpriced for my budget." Moaned Kirei as he looked down at Gilgamesh's shopping list. "How the hell does he think I'll be able to pay for this!?" Yelled the priest. Now, everyone in the shop was looking at him funny. Kirei put a fist up to his mouth and let out a cough. "What are you doing here, Kotomine?" Cried the boy in the next aisle. Kirei turned to see Shirou, who managed to escape Saber's grip. "Emiya? Oh I remember now, I saw you being dragged by Saber." Shirou began to look around, hoping Saber hadn't found him.
"Kotomine, I hate to ask this, but can you let me stay at your place for the night?" Shirou hesitated to say it, but he did. The fool never learns. Kirei looked as if a knife went into his chest. "Why is that, Emiya?" Shirou remained still, "well..."
Kirei needn't hear anymore. He placed his hand on Shirou's shoulder and leaned down to him. "I don't see why not, though it's really packed at the church with my two guests already." Shirou felt a chill go down his spine, "thank you, Kotomine. You know I wouldn't ask you unless it was urgent." Kirei knew the best way to get back at Gilgamesh, and maybe even punish Caren for no reason. What could be better!? Kirei and Shirou checked out with what little groceries that Kirei could afford, and began to walk out of the store.
"Have you happen to have seen Lancer, Kirei?" Shirou asked. "Hmm? No, I can't say I have. He's been missing for a week." This was a lie, but Kirei didn't care. He's the bad guy, he does bad things. "Well if you see him, tell him I have what he asked for." Kirei was now more interested. "And what is it, I could gladly give it to him if I see him.
"Poison tofu mix." Kirei stopped in his tracks. "So that's why he was truly away. He was working up the courage to kill me while I'm eating. I guess he doesn't have the guts to look me in the face." Kirei whispered, though it was highly ironic, coming from him. "Kirei?" Shirou sounded worried as he spoke.
"No, it's nothing." Replied Kotomine as they began to continue on wards to the church.
Author's notes: This is my first Fate story, so don't expect it to be 100% perfect. As the story progresses, it will get much better. I do thank you for reading, so if you liked it, drop a favorite and be sure to give me your thoughts.
Spoilers: Illya & Berserker WILL be in the next episode. Along with Kirei, duh.
