Author's Notes: Okay, now it's time to continue on with this story. Since many of you wanted me to continue this. Your wish is my command. I aim to please. ^_^

Without further adeiu, LET THE WHEEL OF FATE TURN!

ACTION!

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Chapter 2 – Knight of the NOL

13th Hierarchal City: Kagutsuchi – Kisaragi Family Manor: Jin's Room

Jin's mind is a mess since the day the higher-ups of the NOL ordered him to be dispatched outside of Kagutsuchi to Fuyuki City in Japan. He has been looking at the school form one of the councils gave to him.

His mind continued reading: "Homurabara Gakuen – Private School".

His family had no complaints about his mission, either. As always, his siblings just told him some annoying words in the form of jealousy, such as: "The only reason you're in such a great state is because of your family name. Nothing more!" and "You're just lucky!" or whatever. He doesn't need to reply to those stupid idiots.

It's not as if he's contented with all of his accomplishments.

In his days in the Military Academy, he is a constant valedictorian, a model student, being referred by many as a "Senpai", being able to manage the facilities within the school as the prime head of the Military Academy's Student Council. And in the day of his graduation, he received medals, trophies, ranks, anything. Anything that any man would fight and die for is in his possession.

And then, not long after his graduation, he was sent to battle the rebelling Ikaruga Union and gave victory to the Novus Orbis Librarium. And then, He is now known as the "Hero of Ikaruga". An elegant young man who commandeered soldiers in a bloody war who are twice or even thrice his age.

He could still remember clearly what happened in that hellish war.

Corpses are everywhere. Painted full with crimson red liquid. Not even children were spared. Innocent forests of trees and flowers are burning like hellfire. The environment made him feel that he is in hell, itself. The way he froze, sliced and killed every soldiers of Ikaruga who got in his way, the way their blood splatter on his own body and face, and the way he froze the great leader of the Ikaruga Union, Tenjou to death.

Even after all those accomplishments, even after all that's happened, he felt completely empty. To the point that he is afraid that he will be completely empty until the day he dies.

"Bullshit... Nothing but utter nothingness…"

He muttered a curse as he placed the paper on his desk.

The rest of the NOL Staff already know of his leave. Noel is no exception. And still remembers the look on their faces when they received the news.

They were questioning him, cheering for him, encouraging him, smiling at him and wishing him lucks from Gods themselves. He faked a smile at them. Inside, he doesn't even care. And he can't stand seeing the face of that piece of trash. That Noel Vermillion who looks identical to the person he once loves, and then later, hates the most.

There is one person who isn't there.

His childhood friend.

He was expecting for her to be there to see him. But, his childhood friend never came.

He visited the Yayoi Manor, earlier. But her parents said that their one and only daughter wasn't there, either.

He needs to see her. One last time before he leaves. If there's anything that can brighten his spirit, it's her.

As he was thinking about this, he suddenly heard a knock on the door. As expected, the door was answered by one of their Maids. Moments later, the Maid came up to his room and knocks on his door.

"Come in…"

The door slowly opened. Revealing one of the Kisaragi Family's handful of beautiful maids.

"Jin-sama. Please, forgive me for disturbing your rest. Tsubaki-sama is here."

With that, Jin's eyes shot opened widely. How ironic that when he was thinking about her, she would suddenly come to his Family's Manor. He maintained his composure and smiled warmly.

"Thank you very much. I'll be right down."

Jin suddenly noticed something odd in the Maid's face. She was stattering.

"Hm? Is there something wrong?"

"It's… Umm… No problem, sir! Umm… P-please… Excuse me, sir!"

With that, the elegant Maid bowed and left the room. Leaving a questioning Jin.

"What's with her?"

He shrugged off what happened and proceeded to walk down from his room to meet his childhood friend.

When he got down, Tsubaki is indeed there. In front of the large stairs leading to the main rooms of the Kisaragi Manor. Clad in an elegant blue dress, long tight white gloves, and high-heeled white boots. She appears to be carrying a boquet of red roses. Eagerly waiting for her beloved childhood friend. Her wishes have been granted when she spotted him, walking gracefully down the large stairs. Like a charming beautiful prince about to greet the princess he wants to marry.

Jin stopped in front of her.

"Tsubaki… I'm glad to see you… What brings you here?"

"Jin-Niisama?"

She could not contain it, anymore. She wrapped her arms around his strong but slender body. Her eyes began to emit tears. She's still holding on to her boquet of red roses+.

She is crying.

He put one of his hands on her head and gently rubbed it. Like petting a young and helpless cat.

Tsubaki may act with authority when she is around the Military Academy or the NOL Headquarters. But in truth, this is her true personality.

"Jin-Niisama! You're leaving! You're leaving me, again! Why does the NOL like to take you away from me so much?"

Jin can't help but feel guilty at those words. Indeed, he has been hardly spending time with her ever since his graduation. He isn't even answering her calls, properly.

Everytime she calls him, she complains that all she hears was:

"Hello! This is Jin Kisaragi. I'm not at home right now. Please, kindly leave me any important message and I will reply to you as soon as possible. Thank you."

Even after those words, Tsubaki kept on convincing herself that Jin is there. And that he's just too busy to answer any calls. She always replies to that message, even if knowing that he is not there.

"Hello, Jin-Niisama! How are you? Are you doing well? You're not answering my calls as often, anymore. I know I may be disturbing you, and I know that maybe you're too busy. But, I just want to talk to you. I want to hear your sweet voice. I miss you, Jin-Niisama."

In truth, inside her heart, she only wants him to promise her one thing.

"Please… Don't leave me, Jin-Niisama…"

As she thought on those happenings, she hugged him even tighter. As if letting go of him will result in him leaving her, permanently.

Jin is not really good with words. He is not even good in encouraging in others. But for Tsubaki, he has to try.

"Tsubaki… The Imperator's orders are absolute. We all know that, right? For the orders of the Imperator are born from justice, itself. Even you know this, right? It has been a core belief of the Duo Decim's Royal Families for generations."

With that, Tsubaki released him and wiped her own tears.

"Jin-Niisama… I know that… But why you, of all people? Why is it have to be you who is always doing these kinds of missions?"

"Because… As they say, I'm the only one capable… And I have no right to complain."

Tsubaki felt her own words stuck in her tounge. And she can't even bring them out. What Jin said was true.

"I am just like any other human-beings… I am merely a mortal in service of others for the greater good… Someday, I may also have to bid farewell to this world."

"But, Jin-Niisama…"

Jin interrupted her by placing a finger on her mouth. And decided to just changed the subject to avoid hurting her further.

"Tsubaki… I will leave tomorrow… Will you… Be able to see me off?"

Tsubaki's eyes heightened and she wrapped her arms around him, once more.

"Yes! Of course, Jin-Niisama!"

"Thank you… Tsubaki."

They stayed in each other's arms for a long while. Enjoying the essence of being with each other. For Tsubaki, these kinds of moments are a treasure for her. Treasures that cannot be equaled by anything. And after a long silenced moment, he released her. Causing her to sigh a breath of annoyance because of losing his warmth.

She gave him the boquet of red rose she was holding.

"Jin-Niisama… It's for you…"

Jin accepted the boquet and examined it. The roses glittered happily, as if the roses are overjoyed seeing him. They're the most beautiful roses he had ever seen.

"It's beautiful, Tsubaki… Thank you…"

Tsubaki smiled embarrassedly. Her cheeks emitting soft, warm blushes.

"I took good care of those roses in our garden so I can give them to you, Jin-Niisama…"

Jin closed his eyes and admired the smell of the roses.

"It's a good thing they were able to bloom fully, earlier. They were healthy enough for me to pick them up."

"Is that so?"

Tsubaki suddenly remembered that there's a meeting to called on by the Yayoi Family, later. And she is needed there.

"Jin-Niisama…"

"You have to go, right?"

"Y-yes…"

Tsubaki felt guilty. Even though it's important business, she felt sad leaving Jin, again.

"Go, Tsubaki… I'll see you again…"

Tsubaki once again emitted tears from her eyes. But it's very obvious on her expression that she's resisting them. Her cheeks emitting warm blushes.

She inched her face closer to him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Light as it was, the kiss was deep enough to have a mix of affection in it.

"Tomorrow. Please, wait for me…"

"I will…"

Tsubaki proceeded to ran to the exit. But, not before turning around and gently waved her hand at him.

Jin waved the same and watched as Tsubaki disappeared through the door. He once again looked at the boquet of roses his childhood friend gave to him.

Perhaps, he may not be as empty as he thought he is.

With that, Jin smelled the roses one last time before going back to his room.

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Author's Notes: Okay, that's Chapter 2. This Chapter is focused merely on Jin and Tsubaki. So, there's literally no scenes of Fate Stay Night here. Once again, let me know if you want me to continue this story. As usual, reviews and feedbacks are greatly appreciated.

See you all next time! ^_^

Next Chapter: Chapter 3 – The Dark City of Fuyuki