They are Back
The stars in the night sky sparkled like jewels against velvet. Thousands of small humble lanterns shining on the Mysterious Tower. Sitting at his desk, eyes closed in peace, was the great wizard and retired keyblade master, Yen Sid. It was a genuine peace he could finally feel after over a decade. Thanks to their efforts, Sora and his friends had defeated Xehanort. And the keyblade war diverted.
While many could only appreciate the stars beauty, Yen Sid, could listen to them. They knew all and saw all. They no longer spoke of the threat of heartless and nobodies, so Yen Sid could relax… Until they whispered another threat.
The Holy Grail War has begun anew.
Yen Sid's eyes shot open. The Holy Grail War? He rose from his desk and went to the window to gaze into the night sky. The sight of the stars always calmed him. Why did that cursed ritual have to start now?
Regardless, Yen Sid knew he had to call the others. One of the duties of a keyblade master, was to prevent the Holy Grail War.
This accursed ritual began with mages. Not like him, root seekers. Those who believed magic was a gift. So much so, they believed they were chosen people, that magic was theirs alone and had to be hidden and passed down selectively. They would even adopt out their own children and kill outsiders who accidently saw their magic. When Yen Sid first heard of them, he was mortified… and ashamed to call himself a mage. But since keyblade wielder could not interfere with the affairs of other worlds he could not stop it. It didn't keep him from despising their traditions though.
However, these mages needed to be kept watch. They sought the root of creation, the keyblade wielders had another name for it; Kingdom Hearts. They sought power far to great to be controlled and if it were reached, all the worlds would suffer, yet these mages continued to reach it, despite the keyblade wielders warnings. Still, the magic on their world wasn't what it used to be, so odds where they weren't going to reach Kingdom Hearts, ever.
Then, the mages created a way to reach the root, the Holy Grail War. They summoned the spirits of dead heroes, who achieved feats so great, their legends spanned several worlds, some of them were even from other worlds. They were summoned as servants, familiars forced to fight each other over a relic that would grant wishes. There was one final important detail, the holy grail didn't appear on the same world, it would choose a world an hold the war there. So, the chosen participants would travel to the world chosen to fight. They didn't even need to do anything; the grail could bring them to the new world if they chose to participate.
People were being brought back to life, to murder each other. And in every war, more than just the participants were casualties. The only person who could do something more cruel, was Xehanort.
When the keyblade wielders learned of this, they declared that this ritual, was wrong, inhumane, and by holding this death tournament on other worlds was against the world order. So, the keyblade wielders were sent to put an end to the war. If at least one of servants were to be killed by a keyblade, the holy grail would not materialize… easier said than done. And Yen Sid should know, he helped prevent one years ago. And was at death's door more than once.
It didn't help that the mages had a great… dislike for the keyblade wielders. Calling them 'greedy' and 'keeping the root for themselves.' And it certainly didn't help that every heroic spirit brought into the war knew about the keyblade. Apparently by their era the keyblade was still remembered as an old legend. Some wanted it for themselves, others just wanted to challenge a wielder. Needless to say, every single heroic spirit they went up against, didn't hold back for a second.
Yen Sid wasn't thrilled he had to call the others to his aid. He certainly wasn't happy he had to throw them into battle with warriors that could actually rival a fully trained keyblade master. But lives were on the line, the balance was in jeopardy, and the keyblade wielders absence for over a past decade didn't make it better. But, the keyblade wielders were back! It was time to remind these people that having magic didn't make them gods… And the keyblade wielders were back, and ready to stop them.
I have decided to continue this story. But my dear readers you deserve to know the truth, and the truth is: I won't update for a while, sorry. It's not my fault, it's theirs, EMIYA, Cu Chulainn, and Iskander. They are too awesome, and I want them to be in my fic, but I still need to figure out how to make it work (Curse you Type-Moon for creating so many awesome characters). And let us not, dear friends, forget our dear friends, Merlin and Hercules. Disney versions. I already have a plan for Merlin, he trained Saber when he was young, but he did age. And I like Disney Hercules too much to turn him into a berserker.
I must find a way to bring the great characters we love into something new, to create drama (Delicious, juicy drama). But one thing is for certain, the chosen world is Radiant Garden. It's where Merlin lives these days and the place a certain Saber will be paying a visit (Juicy drama, my darlings).
Of course all our favorite keyblade wielders are coming into this.
I don't normally do this, because it would just create spoilers, but I am greatly stuck. So I am open to suggestions, but remember I can't use all your suggestions, sorry.