So, I got the idea for this fic while Playing Fate/Grand Order, rather recently. In fact, that game is what got me interested in the Fate series as a whole. So much in fact that I just started watching Stay night. But enough of that for right now. Since I'm new to writing for fanfics for this series, perhaps an introduction is in order?

I'm someguy2283, all of my other stories besides this one take place in the Fairy Tail universe. Mostly revolving around OCs and their interactions with the main cast. I try to write as often as I can, but with school and life taking up a decent portion of my time. The actual amount of time I have to update is limited.

Edit(12/22/2018): Changed the name for the main character, from Kiyoshi to Riyoshi. Also, Updated Saber's true name.

I believe that's a good enough introduction for now. Just a disclaimer, I don't own the Fate Series. The only thing I own is my OC.

Enjoy the first chapter of this new tale everyone!

(Unknown Location)

"Is that all you have? Honestly, I'm disappointed to have even called you a master. Always needing me to defend you from every single threat." Where did I go wrong? That was all I could ask myself at that moment. The only one I could rely on, the one that I could trust with everything. Here she was fighting against me.

"Why are you doing this Jeanne! Can't you remember everything, all the happy memories we had together?" Once again, I tried to break through to the Jeanne I knew. She would have done the same for me had our roles been reversed.

"Oh, I remember all of them." For a minute I thought I got through to her. Hoping that our shared happiness was enough to break whatever was currently afflicting her mind. "I remember all of the times you used me to further your own ends." But my hopes were quickly destroyed.

"I had to protect you from everything, and for what? You to just go and get yourself into more trouble?" Her energy was rising, a Noble Phantasm perhaps?

"You are nothing but a coward, one who doesn't think at all before acting on some gut instinct! Had I known back then I would have left you to die instead of saving you!"

"That's not true and you know it Jeanne!" a voice came from behind me, was it another servant I had summoned? Given my current mental state, I couldn't say for sure exactly who it was. But it sounded similar to Artoria, a Saber class servant who requested to come with me.

"So, you've finally come out to play Saber? What do you see in him anyway? Besides aren't you contracted with another master?" That smirk, it broke my heart just to even see it. To see the Jeanne, I cared for act like this, I couldn't do anything.

"Leave Saber out of this Jeanne, this is between the two of us!" I got in the way between the two servants. Hoping that neither of them would risk attacking the other with me in the way.

"Finally growing brave huh? Trying to save the rest of your pitiful life?" I couldn't let her taunts affect me, I knew what I had to do. I had to violate our contract.

A master or a Servant breaking their contract was considered one of the highest sins imaginable. I would surely have all of my contracts revoked if I went through with this. But I had no choice. Jeanne was my closest friend. It would shame me for the rest of my life if I didn't do this.

"Jeanne, if you really despise me as much as you say you do. I'm giving you the opportunity. I put my life in your hands, and in doing so, I break our contract." I could only hear Saber gasp from behind, fear obviously being the main emotion she was feeling right now.

"My heart is right here if you do not kill me. Then I will do the job myself." With my knees firmly planted on the ground and my hand covering the spot where I believed my heart to be, I gave her the ultimatum. Staring directly into the golden eyes of my former friend, I merely waited for her to make her move. Would she spare me? Would she kill me? I accepted both outcomes, planned for any one of them. Either way, I never intended to leave this battle alive.

As I did this, however, I went back to the time when I first met her. The day where I finally became a master. The joy upon meeting her for the first time.

(Several Months earlier, Fuyuki City)

10:30, I overslept again. Not that it matters though, school quickly gets boring anyway. Might as well get ready though, there are still a lot of things which I need to get done.

In case you don't know, my name is Riyoshi. The rest of my name is unimportant, that's is all everybody calls me. As far as I know, I'm the only in my family capable of being a mage as their called. Mostly because I'm the only one who's shown any sort of potential with summoning servants. At least, that's what I've always been told.

The first signs of my abilities as a master appeared when I was 5, assuming I remember everything correctly. My parents would often mention the tattoo that appeared on my hand. It was hard to explain, exactly what it looked like. But if I had to take a guess, I would say it's similar to a throne? One that the rulers of ancient kingdoms would sit on.

"How much longer until it starts?" I said to myself, gazing upon my command seal. Right, as for how I know that's a command seal. A couple of years ago, I received a letter from some anonymous organization. Claiming that I was supposedly one of the mages supposed to take part in a war of some sorts and that the 'tattoo' on my hand was actually a command seal. More specifically that of the Ruler class of servants.

I looked at the clock one last time, 11:30. "It's getting to be about the right time," Around noon or so each day, my mana would be at its peak. The perfect time to summon a servant. "Hopefully, this time won't end in failure."

Since I lived alone, it was easy to rearrange things as necessary. My summoning Circle was located in a spare room I rarely use. Perhaps I might convert that room to be an office of sorts? Perhaps that would be my next project should this attempt end in failure.

(Noon)

"Everything seems to be in order. Well, here goes nothing." With a set of summoning crystals, I began the incantation. Silently praying that a servant would answer my call. There had been too many failed attempts. Many times, I was close to giving up. If I didn't succeed on this summon, I wasn't cut out to be a master.

"In ages long past, Kings and queens would rule over their lands." That was the beginning. Now, there was no going back. "Either just or not, the ruler's word is absolute."

"Gold and Iron build the foundation. Stone and wood form the cornerstones. The law symbolizes order, the contracts laid into being." The circle began to glow, the crystals and my mana seemingly fusing into it. This was a good thing, right? Either way, I couldn't back down now. I was too far into the Aria to consider otherwise.

"Fill, Fill, Fill, Fill, Fill" Five words at 5-second intervals, that one word repeated five times. I was halfway through. Each time I spoke that word, a triangle within my circle glowed.

"May my words guide your hand; may your hand guide my destiny. In accordance with the approach of the Holy Grail, if you abide by this feeling, this reason, then heed my call. Here is my oath." Now came the hard part, I had to set the terms of the contract. Hopefully this time a servant would agree to it and be summoned.

"I am the one who brings balance in turmoil, serenity where there is unrest. Know that as the darkness claims the light of day, my brightness never ceases!" Nearly done, just one last line left. Then hopefully, I'll have a servant of my own.

"Mighty rulers of ages past, I beg of you. Head my call and form a pact that rises above the harshest of circumstances. Let our actions guide the way towards a new future!" With my vision blinded, I couldn't see what was going on around me. My mana was being drained, was this a sign that a servant was being summoned? That letter wasn't very specific on this feeling when describing the summoning process.

"D-did it work?" The light cleared, at last, I could finally see. "I-I can't see anyone. Dammit! Another failed summon!" How many did that make now? Ten, Fifteen? Either way, it was far too many to count.

There was nothing I could do at this point, those were my last set of crystals.

"Why do I even bother trying? It should be obvious that I'm not meant to be a master." I stared at my seal one last time. Trying to figure out the reason why it chose me.

"You're a strange one you know? Sometimes I wonder why you even chose me." I need to stop talking to myself, people might think I'm crazy. But I couldn't think on things for very long, I had a busy day ahead of me. Many things to do, and not enough hours in the day to get them done.

There was a gold ring that my family gave me when I turned 16. They said that is was a token of good luck for our family, and that one day I would need it more than anyone else. Would it be of use in the coming days?

With everything seemingly taken care of around the house, I shut the front door and began my routine.

(Later that Evening)

"Ugh, remind me to never make Rin angry again." I ran into Rin while I was out, Needless to say, she was not happy that I skipped school.

"Seems like you had a fun day then, probably a lot more fun than the day I had." That was strange, it's not often I had guests. With everyone I know either too busy or living quite far from Fuyuki, hearing someone else in my house wasn't what I had expected. So, I went to investigate and I was shocked by what I saw. Had the summoning actually worked? There in the living room was a blonde-haired girl dressed in what looked to be medieval combat armor.

"Welcome home, Master." For some reason, the seal on my hand reacted when she called me that.

"Master, does this mean that. The summoning was successful?" I was in shock, no, I couldn't believe my own eyes.

"Is everything alright? You seem to be disoriented." Her concern was apparent, that much was obvious. Perhaps the summon actually was successful, and she was the one who came through? I had to compose myself, there was no way I would let a first impression end up bad because of nerves.

"I'm, fine. Thanks for asking. May I ask why you are here?" hopefully calming my nerves enough, this was the part that took the longest time when becoming a master. Forming the actual contract.

"Well, to be honest, I kind of woke up here." Now she was the one who seemed nervous. A feeling I completely understood.

"That's alright. May I ask your name?" She seemed to brighten up at this, as did I. Hopefully this would be the start of a long-lasting friendship.

"My name, it's Jeanne. Jeanne d'Arc a Ruler class servant! What's yours?" Jeanne d'Arc, did I just summon Saint Jeanne D'arc? the heroine of France?

"Ri-Riyoshi"

"I think we'll be good friends then Kiyoshi! Oh, I hope you don't mind, but I already went ahead and took a room for myself. As well as kind of cleaned up a little. For a master, you don't seem to take care of your residence all too well." That actually gave me a slight chuckle, perhaps this would be the start of a new adventure? I have many questions, but those can be answered in time. For now, I just wanted to enjoy the company I had.

"I don't mind at all Jeanne. Would you like some tea or something? I was thinking that tomorrow we go around and I show you the city."

How do I break the truth to her? how do I tell her that she was summoned to take part in a free-for-all across this city? I don't know if I'll be able to. I guess, for now, I just won't. Not until I can fully explain everything to her.

If I'm allowed to be honest, I have high hopes for this Story. Even as I sit down and write this, I dream of where this tale will lead all of us.

I hope you all found this tale enjoyable, and I'll see you all in the next chapter!