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Beta Tester: ThunderReborn
A.N- You guys may or may not have noticed that Shirou and the others in Fuyuki are still the same age as they were when the story started and Ichigo has grown up. Ichigo's age is now 15. Shirou and his girlfriends are around 16-17 except Rider. The reason why they are 16-17 will be revealed after some chapters.
Chapter 3: Returning back home
Ichigo opened his eyes to see a little version of himself holding a few flowers in his hand. He ran toward the door.
"Okāsan!" He squealed as he opened the door. "Okāsan!" he called out once more. Masaki Kurosaki walked out of the kitchen. She saw Ichigo coming towards her with the flowers.
"Why, Ichigo," she softly said as kneeled down in front of her son. "They're so lovely." Patting her son on the head, she kissed his forehead. "Thank you, Ichigo."
Ichigo wrapped his arms around his Okāsan's neck and hugged her, basking in the warmth of her love. "I love you, Okāsan." He whispered. "Happy birthday." Masaki wrapped her arms around her son and smiled.
"I love you too, Ichigo. It's just too bad…." Pulling away, Ichigo looked at his Okaa-san confused. "Too bad about what?"
"That you couldn't save me."
Suddenly Ichigo found himself by the riverbed once more. His Okāsan's body covering him. Blood trickled down his side as her fatal wound bled out all over him. "O-Okāsan?" Ichigo called out. It was his most horrifying memory all over again as he shook his Okāsan but she didn't move. "Okāsan?"
"You've always failed her!" The monster that attacked them laughed. Ichigo closed his eyes before wailing in despair. "Ichigo! Ichigo!" Someone yelled. Ichigo heard her voice and opened his eyes.
Scene Change: Bedroom
Ichigo opened his eyes to see Scáthach, Jeanne, Restia and Est all awake and looking at him.
"You alright Ichigo?" Jeanne asked.
"I'm alight." Ichigo answer.
"Lier." Est replied.
"What happened in your sleep?" Restia asked. Ichigo sighed.
"I had a nightmare."
"Is it about that day?" Scáthach asked.
"It is." Ichigo replied. Everyone knew what 'that day' was referring to. Ichigo pulled the sheet off of him. "I know I'm not able to sleep after that so let's train for a bit." Ichigo said. They all nodded as they changed and walked to the dojo.
Scene Change: Emiya Dojo
Ichigo was training with Restia and Est in his Shinigami form. Jeanne and Scáthach stood on the side-lines observing Ichigo's training.
"Once more Ichigo!" Restia yelled as she lunged towards Ichigo. She stabbed Vorpal Sword towards his heart.
'Restia's attacks are starting to be faster than me.' Scáthach thought. Ichigo blocked her attack with Terminus Est. Est charge in and swung Terminus Est towards Ichigo. Ichigo used his Vorpal Sword to block the attack. Restia and Est soon regrouped. Without missing a beat, Ichigo stepped towards them and swung Vorpal Sword upwards at Restia. Est used Terminus Est to block the attack. Restia swung her sword towards the distracted Ichigo. The attack appears like a casual attack, but to any fighter, the attack carried a indomitable sword intent. Ichigo swung Vorpal Sword to parry, at the same time preparing to counter with Terminus Est.
Clang. The sound of steel on steel resounded through the dojo. Restia dashed forward, her sword sent in a rapid thrust towards Ichigo's heart. The attack was more than enough to overwhelm any ordinary swordsman. But as she knew, it wasn't enough for the one in front of her.
Ichigo stepped back, just out of range of her strike, and surpassed her overwhelming opening with a blinding counter. Ichigo charged at Restia and Est with his Shikai. He managed to perform several hits, but all of them was blocked by them. Ichigo charged at Restia and Est again. Restia blocked the swords with her own sword. Ichigo tried to slash at Restia's legs only for her to jump up.
Ichigo quickly slammed Terminus Est against Est's Terminus Est, forcing her back down. Ichigo swung Vorpal Sword at Restia. She blocked the attack. Ichigo brought up Terminus Est to cut her in her defenseless chest. Restia jumped away and dodged it.
"I think that is enough for today." Restia said.
"You have grown really strong in last three years Ichigo." Scáthach praised him.
Est nodded. "When we first started you didn't last even for five minutes."
"And now he can easily hold his own against three Servants." Restia said.
"Indeed you have grown up to be a really strong person." Jeanne said.
"I have you girls and everyone else to thank for that." Ichigo said blushing a little.
"Well let's take a bath now and clean up." Restia suggested.
"Hmm you are right Restia Shirou-niisan will be starting to make breakfast now."
Est pulled Ichigo's shirt. "Ichigo I want you to wash my hair."
"If that is what you want Est." Ichigo petted her head.
"He is way too sweet on Est." Restia muttered as the other girls nodded.
As they were about to leave the Dojo a portal opened. Everyone had a feeling who opened the portal. The person that came out from the portal was Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg.
"Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg. It sure has been a while since we have met." Ichigo looked him right in the eye.
"It sure has hasn't it." Zelretch smirked.
"So what are you doing here?" Ichigo asked getting to the point. The old man simply laughs and speaks to me in his usual leisurely voice.
"Oh come on, boy, aren't you happy to see me?"
"I'm certainly surprised to see you..." Ichigo shacked his head. "But as I asked, what are you doing here?"
"Bah, always business as usual. Can't you just calm down and greet an old man properly for a while?"
"Do you want me to answer you honestly?" Ichigo asked dryly. Everyone except for Est sighed.
"Now let's get to the point." Zelretch looked serious.
"Do you remember what I said when I brought you in this town from Karakura Town." Ichigo nodded.
"You said that it will be a few years before I can return home and reunite with my family."
"Well it's time to go back to Karakura Town." Zelretch said. Everyone was shocked at the sudden announcement.
"Now, now you guys don't have to be so shocked. You can visit them anytime you like." Zelretch laughed.
"We know that already." Ichigo said.
"Do you remember the reason why you left?"
"It was because I wanted to be strong enough to protect my family." Ichigo answered.
"Good. Now it's time for you start protecting them."
"Has something happened to his family?" Jeanne asked worried.
"Not yet. But something will happen soon."
"What do you mean?" Ichigo asked narrowing his eyes.
"Well you see there are some individuals who are planning to do somethings that will destroy the world." Zelretch explained.
"Destroying the world. You don't hear that every day." Restia said sarcastically.
"It's his destiny to stop them." Zelretch said.
"Is that the reason why you brought him here six years ago?" Scáthach asked.
"No. He would have been able to stop them even if I hadn't brought him here." Zelretch answered.
"Then why did you brought him here?" Jeanne asked.
"Because it would be more fun this way." Zelretch laughed as the others sighed.
"It is a little sudden leaving so soon." Jeanne said.
"And him leaving Karakura was planned?" Zelretch asked sarcastically.
"Well, when you put it like that." Ichigo muttered.
"I think it is only natural seeing you left Karakura Town out of the blue. It seems fitting that you leave Fuyuki City like that as well." Scáthach said as Ichigo smiled sadly.
"When will we leave?" Restia asked.
"Tomorrow morning." Zelretch answered.
"I see…" Ichigo said.
"I will come back to take you five back tomorrow morning." Zelretch opened another portal. "Spend the rest of the day saying your goodbyes." He said as he entered the portal. The portal closed behind him; leaving Ichigo and the others lost in their thoughts.
"Ichigo. It's almost breakfast." Jeanne said.
"And I still want my hair washed." Est said. Ichigo chuckled as they all went to the bathroom.
After taking a bath they went to the living room. Shirou and Sakura were in the kitchen making breakfast while Saber, Rin and Rider were sitting across the table.
"Are you guys finished with your training for today?" Rin asked.
"Yeah, we just finished and cleaned up." Restia answered.
"Sit down you three the breakfast is about to ready." Shirou said.
"What are you two making today Shirou-niisan and Sakura-neesan?" Ichigo asked.
"Oh, today we made Honey French Toast, Pancakes, and some side dishes!" Sakura answers.
"Well, it definitely sounds delicious." Saber said. They waited patiently as everyone began waiting for Sakura to finish cooking.
As they were waiting for Shirou and Sakura to finish making breakfast Ichigo's mind wandered to the dream that he had last night.
'I know that Okaa-san is alive and safe along with Otou-san and my sisters but why did I had that nightmare?' Ichigo thought. His thought was cut when someone called him.
"Ichigo-kun!?" Rin yelled.
"W-What is it?" Ichigo asked.
"We have been calling you for some time now did anything happen?" Rin asked, concerned.
"Nothing actually, it's just that I had a strange dream that's all." Ichigo quickly assured her.
"If you say so Ichigo. Just make sure to let us know if anything's wrong," Saber said concerned.
"I will Saber-neesan. Don't worry." He said with a warm smile. Their talk came to a stop by Shirou and Sakura comes in with food and started to serve everyone. The smell is mouth-watering as always.
"Itadakimasu!"
As usual, Shirou and Sakura's cooking is even better than any 5 star restaurants.
"That was a wonderful and delicious food Shirou and Sakura." Scáthach said.
"Yes, it was. You two become better every time you make any dish." Rin said.
"Yes, the food was really delicious!" Jeanne said.
"I concur, if they were alive in my time with this set of cooking skill. I will personally give them the head chief title." Saber said. They smiled at the complements they received. Ichigo looked over at his girlfriends.
"I think we should tell them now." Ichigo said though his mental connection.
"I agree." Jeanne said.
"Same." Scáthach replied.
"Better now than later." Restia added.
"Now." Est said. Saber noticed the odd silence from Ichigo and his girlfriends.
"Is something wrong Ichigo?" Saber asked concerned.
"Well you see we were training in the dojo when we were visited by an unexpected guest."
"Who?" Shirou asked.
"It was Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg."
"He was here!" Rin screamed.
"He was." Ichigo replied.
"What did he want?" Sakura asked.
"He came to tell us that tomorrow morning, he is taking us back to Karakura Town."
"I see…" Shirou said. Everyone was shocked and sadden by the sudden news.
"This really is way sudden…" Saber said
"Yeah Jeanne had also said that." Restia said.
"Ichigo know that even if you are going back to Karakura Town, you and the others will always have a home here." Shirou said as others nodded.
"Thank you Shirou-niisan." Ichigo thanked him as he began to collect the plates.
"Not this time Ichigo." Rider interrupted. "Remember you took a job for Fujimura Ojii-san today."
"Oh ya. Thank you for remind me." Ichigo thank.
"Ichigo." Rin called.
"Yes Rin-neesan?"
"Can you deliver this folder to the Church!" Rin asked.
"Sure." Ichigo grabbed the folder and walked to the shed. 'My last job huh.'
"Bye Ichigo! See you later!" Restia said.
"Good luck with your job Ichigo-kun." Jeanne said.
"We should plan a surprise party for him." Sakura suggested. With that they all planned the surprise party for Ichigo.
Scene change: Fujimura Residence
"Well boy, you certainly have quite the haul today. Think you can handle it?" An elderly man asked. He was in his late seventies dressed in an olive-green kimono with a tiger stipe vest.
"Of course, Fujimura Ojii-san. It's the least I can do for all the help Taiga-neesan has given me." Ichigo answered. Fujimura Ojii-san or Raiga Fujimura was the man who took care of Shirou after Kiritsugu died.
"This is the least I can do for you and Shirou. Both of you having to deal with my granddaughter randomly visiting your house all the time and freeloader off your food. You always ask how you can help even though it's unnecessary… Kiritsugu really would have liked you if he had met such a fine young man." Ichigo smile warmly at his words. "Thank you, Fujimura Ojii-san … I really hope he would." Ichigo began to load all the deliveries on the bike. "Fujimura Ojii-san I think that you will have to look for someone else to take care of deliveries from now on."
"What do you mean boy?"
"Well you see…my parents have recently transferred back to Japan and they want me to move back there to live with them again."
"So you will be leaving Fuyuki?" Fujimura Ojii-san concluded.
"Yeah. Jeanne, Scáthach, Restia and Est will be also leaving with me."
"Well they are your bodyguards and your maids." Whenever anyone asked about Jeanne and Scáthach, Ichigo would answer that they were his bodyguards. As for Restia and Est, Ichigo would answer that they were his maids.
"Well goodbye Fujimura Ojii-san see you again."
"Goodbye boy." Ichigo got on his bike and began to pedal away. Ichigo was greeted by the last vestiges of the winter breeze. Soon, spring will come, bringing new life.
Scene change: Shopping District
Ichigo petaled his bike down the city streets. Ichigo soon arrived at a store. The outside appears to be made out of wood. Ichigo got off the bike and removed one of the boxes on the bike. He carried it over to the store. A man walks outside out and greeted Ichigo.
"Well, well, well, so you're the one who's getting us the goods, huh?"
"Lancer-san."
"At your service!" The blue-haired heroic spirit gives Ichigo a cheerful reply. Ichigo shrug and hands him the box. Lancer whistles at the weight. "Damn, you carried these on a bike?-! You've really been working out, haven't you?"
"I guess I have. A lot can happen in past six years." Ichigo tells him with a smirk. Ichigo's back then bends as he sorrowfully recounts, "Besides, compared to a lugging around a mountain of shopping bags for the girls, this is practically nothing for me…"
Again, a laugh from Lancer. "Hah! Damn, you're still as hilarious as ever, kid! Still got four lovely ladies running your show, huh?"
"Please, don't say it like that Lancer-san. "Where's Bazett-neesan?"
"Inside… Help me out with this stuff, will ya?" Ichigo and Lancer carried the boxes inside the store. Ichigo could see someone running the counter.
"Ah, Bazzet-neesan! How've you been?" The red branch knight notices him and smiles.
"Ah, Ichigo-kun. You're the one delivering those goods." She walked over and grab the boxes Ichigo was carrying. "Thanks for the help."
"No problem Bazzet-neesan."
"So, how have you been, Ichigo-kun?"
"Well enough, I suppose. Things are as peaceful as they should be for now."
"Good. How is your training?"
"Very good." Ichigo replied. "Thanks for all the help you and Lancer-san gave me and Shirou-niisan over the past few months. Sparring with the both of you alongside others really helped us a lot, not to mention your mysteries are quite an addition to our arsenal," Ichigo tells her. As he said, there are perks, and training with both of them proved to be a fruitful learning experience.
"Don't mention it. It was the least I could do after all you and Shirou-kun have done for me." she replied to Ichigo with a smile on her face. Lancer grins at Ichigo due to Bazzet's words.
"She's right kid! You and the other kid have certainly been doing well, and I gotta tell ya, with all the training you two have been doing, you'll be a great opponent one day!" The blue knight then gains an irritated expression on his face. "I can't wait till you two get as good as that damn Archer... Just as fun to fight, and a hell of a lot less annoying, that's for sure," he grits out.
"We'll see if that happens when I come back," Ichigo said thinking.
"What do you mean Ichigo-kun?" Bazzet asked as she and Lancer looked curious.
"Well you see… my Servants and Zanpakutō spirits are going back to Karakura Town tomorrow morning." Ichigo explained.
"That is a bit sudden." Bazzet said.
"Tell that to that old troll." Ichigo commented.
"Then I don't think anything is sudden in his case." Bazzet sighed. They continue sorting out all the goods. Finally, having finished, Ichigo bows to them and begin taking his leave.
"Thanks for the help kid! Have fun with your harem!" Ichigo's eyes twitch as he glared at Lancer. Before Ichigo replied, Bazzet wacked him on the head.
"Really, Lancer… I still don't know how to handle you after all this time…" He chuckled at the heroic spirit with a bump on his head.
'Well, serves you right then, Lancer-san.' Ichigo then smiled at the two of them and waved goodbye. "See you two sometime again."
"Goodbye then, Ichigo-kun! Thanks for the help again!"
"Let's meet again someday kid."
Ichigo left the shop and walk towards his bike leaning on the wall. He gets on and petaled away. As Ichigo left, the store phone began to ring. Bazzet walked over to the phone and answered it.
"Hello. This is Ahnenerbe. How can I help you?"
Scene change: Fuyuki Church
Ichigo petted his bike up a hill. On top of the hill, there sat a Church. Ichigo got off his bike and pushed his bike into the courtyard. Ichigo carefully leaned his bike on one of the trees and knocked on the door.
"Who comes at this hour... Oh, it's just you, Ichigo." Ichigo was greeted by a young woman with light grey hair and golden eyes. She is dressed in church robes.
"Hello, Caren-san. Rin-neesan couldn't come today because she was busy, so she asked me to deliver you this." Ichigo handed her a folder. Caren Hortensia is the new Church's representative in Fuyuki City. Caren took the folder and flipped through the pages inside the folder. After a few seconds, she closed the folder.
"Thank you, Ichigo. It appears that once again, you have proven to be quite helpful in these matters."
"You're welcome then, Caren-san," Ichigo replied. "Hey... where's Gilgamesh? Shouldn't he be around?"
"Oh... he's right behind you, actually." Ichigo turned around to see a young boy with golden blonde hair and red eyes. He's dressed in a white long sleeve shirt, a dark green vest, khaki pants and running shoes. In his hands are a few bags of groceries.
"Ah, Ichigo! It's you!" Gilgamesh said. According to what everyone has told him, the Gilgamesh in front of him was a result of the Adult Gilgamesh accidently drinking the Potion of Youth he had in his fabled treasury of the Gate of Babylon. The Adult Gilgamesh was known as a insufferable jerk at best and an absolutely infuriating bastard at worst. The Younger Gilgamesh, or Gil-kun, is the complete opposite. He is polite, friendly, kind, and relatable.
'What caused Gil-kun to become such delinquent when he grows up anyway?' Ichigo thought. "Hey, Gil. How's it going?" Ichigo greeted.
"Hello Ichigo-san."
"I see you have a lot of groceries there. Do you need some help with that?" Ichigo offered
"It's ok, I got it." Gil assures Ichigo as he carried the bags inside the church.
"I almost forgot. You should know that next month and so forth, Shirou-niisan likely will bring the reports to you."
"Oh? Why's that?"
"Well Jeanne, Scáthach, Restia, Est and I will go back to Karakura Town tomorrow morning."
"You guys are moving out…Is it because you guys will be enjoying your honeymoon there." Caren teased.
"That's not the reason why and we're not married yet." Ichigo blushed.
"Then what is the reason?"
"Zelretch said that it is time for me to go back."
"Ohh. Well I guess I will see you again when you come back or if I will go to the Karakura Town to find you."
"Yeah... I suppose I'll be on my way now..." Ichigo bowed to the nun, who composes herself again and gains the grace to smile and say,
"Very well then, Ichigo. I'll see you again someday."
"And so will I Caren-san. See you again." Ichigo said as he got on his bike and petaled away. Caren stood by the door as she watched him ride away.
"Master, there is a phone call for you." Gil-kun said.
"Coming." Caren replied. 'Who would be calling me?'
Ichigo breathes in the fresh air, as he rode the bike downhill. 'Perhaps I should say goodbye to them as well.'
Scene change: Ryuudou Temple
Ichigo arrived at the bottom of another hill. The entire hill front is a set of stairs. Ichigo careful lean his bike onto a nearby tree and began to climb up the stairs. Ichigo remembered the stories that Shirou and Rin told him about Ryuudou Temple. They said that it was very ominous and reeking of death. Right now, Ryuudou Temple feels calm and peaceful. As soon as Ichigo reached the top, he was greeted by a man with long indigo hair tied into ponytail and indigo eyes. He wore a traditional light purple umanori hakama and kimono, light purple tabi and black geta with purple haori and tekkou and carries his long blade on the side.
"Well, well… If it isn't Ichigo Kurosaki." He said.
"Assassin-san. A pleasure as always..." Ichigo replied.
"So what are you doing at my gate?"
"Is your master here?" Assassin smirks and raises his thumb towards the temple.
"Go in if you want to see her. She's sweeping the outside of the temple again." Ichigo rolling his eyes as he walked past him.
"Very well. Is Issei-san here?" Ichigo doesn't mind helping Caster out from time to time. 'I'd prefer it if Issei-san weren't around to question how I know her.'
"Nah, kid's busy and he's out. It's just the two of them, my master and her master," the sarcastic Servant explains to Ichigo.
"OK then. I'll be going in now, Assassin-san. Thanks for the information,"
"No problem."
"And Assassin-san I, my Servants and my Zanpakutō spirits will be leaving for Karakura Town tomorrow and we will stay there for a while."
"Oh. So, it's time for you to go back."
"Yeah… thank you for all your help Assassin-san." Ichigo bowed.
"But I didn't do anything." Ichigo shook his head.
"No, you did. You were a training partner when everyone else was busy and you helped me learn your technique." Ichigo said. Assassin smiled as he remembered that day. Ichigo spend a few months learning Assassin's Noble Phantasm, Hiken - Tsubame Gaeshi [Secret Sword: Swallow Reversal]. Due to Assassin's Noble Phantasm being a technique than a weapon or a skill, he can teach it only to someone who is worth. Ichigo earned the that right.
"Well you have also helped me and my master a lot." Assassin chuckled. Caster tied to Assassin to the gate of Ryuudou Temple, preventing him to leave. Ichigo is one of the few who visits the temple that Assassin enjoys talking to.
"Well I'm off to see your master." Ichigo said as he entered Ryuudou Temple. Ichigo could see that Caster is indeed sweeping the front of the temple grounds. She was dress in a black top and long tan skirt. As she finishes up, she notices Ichigo and had a small smile.
"Ah, it's you again."
"Hello, Caster-san. I just decided to pass by." Ichigo paused and carefully asked."…So Assassin-san is still giving you a smart mouth." Her expression changes again she irritated nurses her forehead.
"He is. He hasn't changed at all, even after all this time…"
"Would you like my help since Issei-san is not here?" Caster smiled as she shook her head. "Thanks again, kid but Issei might come back soon, and I wouldn't want him getting nosy." Ichigo nodded again. Ichigo decided to tease Caster a bit before he leaves.
"So… How long do we have to wait till we see a little Caster and Kuzuki running in the park?"
In an instant, Caster's face reddens and she looks away. When she faces Ichigo again, a sincere smile is on her face.
"Hopefully by next year." She answered. Caster and Kuzuki got married last year. Not just because it'll keep both of them in check, many of them were genuinely happy for both of them.
"That's good to know, I will see them when I come back."
"What do you mean kid?" Caster was confused.
"Well you see my Servants, Zanpakutō spirits and I will be moving to Karakura Town for a while."
"I see…good luck." Caster said.
"Goodbye then, Caster-san. See you some other time." Ichigo said as he began to leave.
"You too, kid. See you later." Caster replied. Ichigo walked down the steps when Assassin stops him and smirks at him.
"So, where are those four flowers that you promised to bring…"
" I'm not bringing the girls here. No."
"Alas. Such a shame." Assassin replied. Despite be astralized, Ichigo could image Assassin's reaction. He would take a step back and dramatically putting a hand on his forehead. With that Ichigo continued walking down, the temple guardian bothers him no longer and he left Ryuudou Temple. Ichigo grabbed his bike and began to petal towards the forest.
'I better visit Illya-neesan.'
Scene change: Einzbern Forest
After ten minutes of biking, Ichigo arrived at a giant castle. Ichigo leaned his bike on a tree. In front of him is a giant barrier. Ichigo carefully and casually walked passed the barrier. Ichigo continued to walk towards the doors of the castle. As soon as Ichigo reach the front doors, the doors opened up and he was greeted by the sight of two maids. They are dressed in identical Florence Nightingale maid outfits.
"Oh, Ichigo-sama It's you again." One of the maids greeted. Ichigo sighed.
"Sella-san, I have told you so many times, do not to call me that. You can just call me Ichigo."
"And I have also told you so many times that you are Lady Illya's little brother. So that makes you our master as well and as a maid of Einzbern. I can never be so disrespectful to say your name just like that." Sella replied. Ichigo groaned.
"May I please speak to Illya?"
"Of course, you can meet her anytime you like" Sella replied as she turned to the other maid. "Leysritt." The second maid bows graciously
"Please follow me, Ichigo-sama." Ichigo followed Leysritt through the gigantic halls. They soon arrived in front of a giant door. Leysritt knocked on the door. "Lady Illya, a visitor."
"Who is it, Leys? I'm busy!" Illya replied, annoyed by the interruption.
"It's Ichigo Kurosaki-sama, Lady Illya. He wanted to visit." They heard a loud noise and then footsteps. The doors opened and Illya dashes out the door and launched herself towards Ichigo. Ichigo easily caught the albino missile.
"Ichigo!" Illya yelled.
"Hey, Illya-neesan. How've you been?" Ichigo was told by Saber about Illya's and Shirou's relationship during the Fifth Holy Grail War. Ichigo helped repair their relationship. He helped Shirou plan out fun events for them. Illya soon founded out what Ichigo did. She soon started to treat Ichigo as her younger brother, despite the fact he towers over her.
"Always fine when you or Shirou are here, Ichigo!" She replied. Ichigo chuckled at her.
"Is Berserker in here?" Ichigo could hear the loud stomps as he approached them. Berserker soon arrived. He stares at the both of them angry but wasn't hostile towards them.
"Oh, hey, Berserker! Ichigo came to visit!" Illya casually said; ignored his angry state.
"RAH!"
'He is always angry.' Ichigo thought as he let go of Illya. "Hey, Berserker… How've you been?"
"RAAAAAH!"
'Should've seen that coming.'
"Oh, he's great! He can't do much but guard the place, but it's always good to have him around!" Illya translated.
'How can she understand him?"
"That's nice to know." Ichigo turns to him and tells him, "Just be sure to take care of her, OK Berserker?"
"RAAH!
"I'll assume that's a yes then." Ichigo looked at one of the overhanging clocks and then turn to Illya again. "Well now I can leave in peace; knowing that you will be fine."
"What do you mean Ichigo… are you going somewhere?"
"You see Zelretch came this morning and said that it is time for me to go back to Karakura Town."
"S-so you are leaving." Tears started to gather in Illya's eyes.
"Yeah but it will be only for a while. I will come to visit when I can." Ichigo said trying to cheer Illya up.
"Okay." Illya sniffled.
"I will only stay there for a while and then move back here."
"You promise." Illya said as she raised up her pinkie finger.
"Pinkie promise." Ichigo replied they wrapped their pinkie fingers together. "Well then I should go back now."
"Aww, come on Ichigo! " She pleads with him.
"Sorry, Illya-neesan I have to go." Ichigo ruffles her hair one more time before making for the door. "Well, see you later Illya-neesan." Ichigo makes for the door while waving Illya and her Servant goodbye. The maids wordlessly let him out, and Ichigo bowed towards them before getting on his bike and riding through the forest. As soon as Ichigo exited the forest he could
sensed another presence following him.
"Is there something you want, Archer-san?" Ichigo asked as he stopped his bike.
The heroic spirit of the bow, Shirou's twisted possible future self, materializes up on the trees. "I see you've been busy helping everyone, as always like a certain someone."
"Well it also gave me a good chance to say goodbye…Archer-san why don't you tell her who you are? She may not be your Illya, but I'm pretty sure she'd be happy knowing who you are."
"My, my. Aren't we inviting this time?" He leans back on the tree, crossing his arms. "But as you said, she is not my Illya. And I am not her Shirou. I am not even Shirou. I am just EMIYA. She wouldn't settle for that."
"But that doesn't mean you shouldn't let her know, Archer-san. And I'm sure that it'll help you out a bit," Ichigo tried to argue with him, no matter how pointless this will be.
"Instead of trying to help me, why not focus on yourself so that you don't become like me in the future? I'd prefer it that way, you know..."
"Yes, yes, a lot of us would…" I begin walking again. "Still, give it a try, Archer-san. Who knows what could help you, or how much?"
Archer remains silent. Ichigo walks as he waited him to reply. Ichigo sensed that Archer wasn't going to reply and resumed pedaling.
Scene change: Emiya Household
Finally, after a long day, Ichigo managed to get back to the Emiya household. Ichigo was puzzled when he saw the lights were off. Ichigo placed the bike back in the storeroom.
'Why are the lights off?' Ichigo thought. "Jeanne? Scáthach? Restia?" Est?" Ichigo called through the various connections he had with them. None of them replied. Ichigo projected a sword and reinforced his arms as he cautiously walked towards the house. Ichigo opened the door to see the hallway wasn't lit. Ichigo looked to see none of the shoes were there. "Guess they're out." Ichigo dismissed his projected swords and reinforcements. He took his shoes off. He walked down the hallway and arrived at the living room. Suddenly the lights turned on.
"SURPRISE!" Everyone shouted. Ichigo was stunned. Ichigo could see so many people were there. Rin, Saber, Rider, Illya, Sella, Leysritt, Taiga, Bazzet, Lancer, Caren, Gil-kun, Caster, Assassin, Suzuki, Jeanne, Scáthach, Restia and Est. "What's…going on?"
"It's a party Ichigo." Restia answered.
"A going away party." Rin said. Ichigo walked in to see Shirou, Archer and Sakura comes in with a massive banquet, and it looked amazing as always. It's a fusion of Chinese and Japanese, with dumplings, sashimi, chicken done in two styles and so much more. Everyone's eyes widen with so much food.
"Well then... Let's get this dinner underway, shall we?" Ichigo said. Everyone nodded as they all sat down at the elongated table. They all clasped their hands together and, in anticipation, they shout the words that will begin the meal.
"Itadakimasu!"
Time Skip
Everyone enjoyed the amazing feast. They all took time telling stories and enjoying the food. Luckily, they had enough food for everyone. It was beginning to get dark. Taiga was the first to leave. Soon Bazzet and Illya had to return home. They each hugged Ichigo before they left. Ichigo packed up all of their belongings and placed them on the porch. Jeanne, Scáthach, Restia, Est and Ichigo sat on the porch and gaze at the beautiful night sky.
"... It really is peaceful here isn't it?" Ichigo said. Jeanne, Scáthach, Restia and Est nodded their heads in agreement.
"Yes... I would never imagine being able to live a peaceful life after the War in Orleans, nor in my whole existence." Jeanne said with content expression on her face.
"Yes... If only these days would last forever." Restia smiles warmly at all of them.
"I like peaceful days like this and also the parfait when he feeds me." Est said making everyone smile fondly at her and Ichigo pets Est on the head.
Scáthach joins in as well. "With a little bit of luck... Maybe they can, right Ichigo?"
He turned to look at his friends, Servants, and lovers beside him.
'Their faces are filled with the same hope as those stars. Just like the lights in the sky, they'll be a shining beacon for me, guiding me down the right path for a brighter future.'
"Yes, Scáthach. Let's hope for the best."
And that's how the day ends for them, all of them gazing at the night sky, wondering about the hopes and dreams of a brighter tomorrow.
Time skip: Morning
Today was last day for Ichigo, his Servants and his Zanpakutō Spirits at the Emiya household.
Ichigo and his girlfriends walked down to see Shirou, Saber, Rin, Sakura, Rider and Illya were in deep discussion. As soon as they saw Ichigo and his girlfriends, Shirou and Sakura ran into the kitchen and brought out breakfast. They all sat down and enjoyed French Toast. After breakfast, Ichigo started to collect the plates to wash them. Suddenly Shirou grabbed the plates from Ichigo.
"Shirou-niisan, let me wash the dishes."
"No. Today is your last day here. Why don't you and the girls go around Fuyuki City one last time."
"That's a good idea." Rin said. Everyone else nodded in agreement. Ichigo shrugged as they all left the Emiya Household. Many of the residents saw Ichigo and his girlfriends and they all said goodbye and good luck in Karakura Town. The official news was that Ichigo's parent were transferred over to Karakura Town and they wanted him to live with them.
They soon arrived sat down at an empty park. They all sat around a tree. Ichigo laid his head on Scáthach's lap.
"I will miss it here." Jeanne said. Ichigo smiled.
"To think that when I first I came here, I really missed my family and wished to return home." Ichigo said as he stared at the sky. All the girls looked at Ichigo as he continued to talk. "I would sometimes cry about thinking how I couldn't see them for a long time…" Ichigo said in a sad voice. "But then Shirou-niisan and other made me feel like home as if I never left my family, to begin with." Ichigo reflected. "Then you girls came and all of you are the best things that ever happened in my life." Ichigo smiled warmly at girls making them blush. Ichigo looks back at the sky looking a little sad. "It's not like I don't want to see my family…it's just that I am happy that I will see them again, but I don't want to leave Emiya Household or Fuyuki City." Ichigo turned his head so he could look at the girls. "Is it wrong for me to want to remain here and want to reunite with my family?" Ichigo said as a tear leaked out of his eye. Jeanne gently wipe the tear from Ichigo's face.
"I don't think that you are selfish Ichigo… You have spent so much time with everyone here it is normal that you are sad about leaving them."
"It is like the time when you were sad when you left your family it is okay to be sad about leaving your loved ones." Scáthach added.
"And it's not like we will never meet with them again. Don't forget this place. We're not that far away. We can visit anytime you want." Restia smiled.
"We will come here all the time to visit others." Est said.
"Yeah, you girls are right." He smiled at them after being cheered up from what the girls said.
They spend an hour at the park. It was getting time and they all began to walk back to the Emiya Household.
Time skip: Noon
And soon the time came when Ichigo and the girls had to leave for Karakura. Everyone they knew was there to bid them goodbye.
A portal appeared outside. Everyone turned to see Kischur Zelretch Schweinorg walk out of the portal.
"So it's time." Ichigo said.
"It is." He replied.
"Train hard kid. We will meet again. I will see how much strong ya have become." Lancer grinned.
"I look forward to fighting you as well Lancer-san."
"Take care of yourself Ichigo-kun. You girls as well."
"We will Bazzet-neesan."
"We will." Jeanne said.
"Of course." Restia said.
"You don't have to worry about us." Scáthach said. Est nodded.
"I look forward to teas- meeting with you again Ichigo." Caren said.
'She was definitely about to say teasing.' Everyone thought.
"I look forward to meeting with you again Caren-san." Ichigo said with a broken smile.
"Take care of yourself Ichigo." Gil-ko said with a smile.
"I will you also take care of yourself." Ichigo replied with his own smile.
"Hollows are bad kid. But those Shinigamis are even worse and they will fall to even the lowest of the low to archive what they want even if it means killing the innocent." Caster warned.
"Thank you for the information Caster-san."
"I look forward to seeing how many more flowers you will collect." Assassin said and smirked in a way that everyone understood what he meant.
"I don't think that I will collect any more seeing I will be killed by them if I try." Ichigo nervously said as his girlfriends were glaring at him.
"Always stay on your guard and look out for enemies." Kuzuki said.
"I will Kuzuki-sensei."
"Take care of yourself Ichigo-sama because if something happens to you it will make Illya-sama sad." Sella said. Everyone understood what she implied. 'If something happens to you, causing Illya to be sad, I will hunt you down and kill you.'
"I will be fine Sella-san don't worry." Sella nodded.
"Take care everyone." Leysritt said in her monotone voice.
"We will Leysritt." Ichigo replied.
"Don't worry." Restia ensured.
"No need to worry." Scáthach said.
"We will be fine." Jeanne said.
Est nodded.
"Remember boy it is okay to help others but don't make it a habit… Don't become someone like me." Archer warned. Ichigo nodded. Archer turned to his girlfriends.
"You girls make sure that he doesn't become a hopeless case."
"No need to worry Archer. All of us will make sure that he will stay just the way he is." Jeanne said.
"We won't let him be consumed by some ideal." Restia said.
"He will help others but he will also put his friends, family and himself first." Jeanne said.
"We will never let him become like you." Est said. Archer nodded satisfied with what he heard.
"Ichigo remembered everything that I taught you." Rider instructed.
"I will Rider-neesan." Ichigo said with a warm smile.
"Hmm and make sure that you guys take care of each other." She added.
"We will Rider-neesan." Ichigo said.
"You don't have to worry about our safety." Scáthach said.
"We are strong nothing will happen to us." Restia said.
"We will be fine." Jeanne said.
Est nodded.
"Remember to visit from time to time if you don't then I will never forgive you." Illya said as she hugs him.
"How can I not visit my cutest big sister." Ichigo said and hugged her back as she smiles and lets him go.
"Remember to eat three meals and to sleep properly and make sure to keep your first place in your new school like you do here." Sakura said.
"I will Sakura-neesan." Sakura hugs him.
"Take care of yourself Ichigo-kun." Ichigo hugs her back.
"I will." She lets him go.
"You girls take care of yourselves as well."
"We will." Restia said."
"We will be fine." Jeanne said.
"Like I said no need to worry." Scáthach said.
Est nodded.
"You are my student. Show the entire world what you can do." Rin smirked.
"I will Rin-neesan." Ichigo also smirked.
"Take care of yourselves and him." Rin said to the girls.
"We will take care of him." Jeanne said.
"Nothing will happen to him as long as we exist." Restia said.
"He will be fine with us." Scáthach said.
Est nodded.
"Ichigo. Make sure you don't lose your skills with a blade" Saber said.
"I will Saber-neesan." Ichigo said as Saber nodded. Saber turned towards his servants and Zanpakutō spirits.
"All of you are his servants I am trusting that all of you will keep him safe."
"We will." Restia said.
"We won't let anything happen to him." Jeanne said.
"It's like you said we are his servants he will be as long as we are with him." Scáthach said.
Est nodded.
"We have taught you everything we could have now it is on you to what you will do and how far you will go…And don't regret what you will do okay?" Shirou said.
"Yes, Shirou-niisan." Ichigo said.
"And also take care of yourself and you girls also."
"We will be fine." Ichigo said.
"Nothing will happen to us." Scáthach said.
"We are way powerful for anything to happen to us." Restia said.
"We will take care of each other." Jeanne said.
Est nodded.
"Well are you guys done saying goodbyes?" Zelretch asked sarcastically.
"Yes, we have said our goodbyes." Ichigo replied.
"So are you guys ready to leave?" Zelretch asked.
"We are ready to leave." Ichigo said.
"It is just like I said that night, you guys can visit this place and meet the people here anytime you like." Zelretch said and opened a portal.
"Yes, we know that." Ichigo said.
"Let's go now." Zelretch went inside the portal as other followed him but before entering Ichigo looked back at everyone as the girls also did that.
"Goodbye everyone we will see you all sometime soon." Ichigo waved at them.
"See you soon." They all waved back. Ichigo and the girls entered the portal. It closed right behind them.
"They will be fine Shirou." Saber assured him.
"I know that they will be fine Saber… they are really strong." Shirou said.
"Of course he is we have trained him really well." Rin smiled.
"He also has Jeanne-san and others with him, they will take care of him." Sakura said.
"We have also told him to call us if something happens." Rider said.
"They will come to visit us all the time I know it." Illya said with a cheerful tone.
"Well let's go back home now." Shirou said as they also left for the Emiya residence.
Character Profile:
Class: Lancer
Type: Human
Servant (Formally)
Master: Ichigo Kurosaki
True Name: Scáthach
Also known as: Queen of the Land of Shadows
Witch of Dun Scaith
Lord of Spirits
Gender: Female
Height: 168cm
Weight: 55kg
Source: Celtic Mythology
Region: Ireland
Alignment: Neutral Good
Attribute: Star
Armaments: Spear
Strength: B
Endurance: A
Agility: A
Mana: C
Luck: D
Noble Phantasm: A+
Class Skill:
Magic Resistance: A
Nullifies spells of Rank A or below. Any spells which are below high level would not be able to wound her with Magecraft.
Personal Skill:
Primordial Rune:
She possesses Runes, the Magic Crests of Scandinavia. These runes mentioned here, unlike those the modern magi use, are the Primordial Runes endowed with the power of the Age of Gods— Because of Odin, the Great God of Scandinavia, they are known to the world. She, who taught Cú Chulainn the 18 Primordial Runes, is also a powerful magus while being a warrior at the same time.
Wisdom of the Haunted Ground: A+
The wisdom of the abyss, consequently acquired by transcending mankind, killing gods, and being left behind at the Outside of the World. Excluding those that are characteristic of certain heroes, almost all Skills can be practically demonstrated at a proficiency of B~A Rank. Also, only to those who she truly acknowledged as heroes, she can teach such Skills to them too.
A Skill she often employs during combat is "Clairvoyance" for the foresight of combat situations. Even in the Ulster Cycle, she often predicted the future according to this foresight—even the last moments of her favourite pupil, Cú Chulainn.
God Slayer: B
As the gatekeeper of the "Land of Shadows", a foreign region/haunted ground, her existential form in having continued to slaughter Divine Spirits in great numbers has been converted to this Skill. It is particularly effective against Divine Spirits. A plus modifier is added to her attacks towards Divine Spirits, wraiths, and Servants that are endowed with a Divinity Skill.
Noble Phantasm:
Gáe Bolg Alternative: Penetrating Spear of Piercing Death Flight
Rank: B→B+
Type: Anti-Unit
Range: 5~40
Maximum Number of Targets: 50 people
Their shapes are similar, but as a matter of fact, this spear is something different from the spear that Cú Chulainn possesses. A specialized weapon of the same model that was put to use before, it is one-grade older in comparison to Gáe Bolg. There is not only one, but several of them.
For its ability at the time of releasing its True Name, it results in a special move similar to Cú Chulainn's two Noble Phantasms, "Barbed Spear of Piercing Death Thorn" and "Striking Spear of Piercing Death Flight", being combined together. First, for its close-range attack, a first demonic spear would snatch away the enemy's freedom to move and act by "sewing them onto a space in the air", and after that, she would throw with all her strength a second demonic spear to pierce through the enemy as the finishing blow. Naturally, enemies in the way of the thrown demonic spear will have their lives stolen away entirely as a result.
Gate of Skye: Gate to the Haunted Ground Brimming with Death
Rank: A+
Type: Anti-Army
Range: 2~50
Maximum Number of Targets: 200 people
Temporarily summons an enormous "gate" that leads to the "Land of Shadows" located at the Outside of the World, a foreign region turned into a haunted ground, of which it was severed from the World. It completely sucks up all living things that are within the effect's range to the domain under her rule, the "Land of Shadows". Those who fail a Magical Power and Luck Check will be sucked into the "gate" and are instantly killed. A person not approved by Scáthach will not be permitted to enter the "Land of Shadows" as they are while they possess life. Even if one successfully resists the suction, they sustain great damage since their magical energy was rapidly drained.
Class: Ruler
Type: Human
Servant (Formally)
Master: Ichigo Kurosaki
True Name: Jeanne D'Arc
Also known as: La Pucelle
Holy Maiden Savior
Gender: Female
Height: 159cm
Weight: 44kg
Source: Historical Fact
Region: France
Alignment: Lawful Good
Attribute: Star
Armaments: Flag
Strength: B
Endurance: B
Agility: A
Mana: A
Luck: C
Noble Phantasm: A++
Class Skill:
Magic Resistance: EX
In addition to the Magic Resistance of the Saber Class, Jeanne demonstrates high Magic Resistance due to her unwavering piety. However, since it is just averting (evading) the Magecraft, only Jeanne will be saved against a wide-range magic attack. Also, it cannot cope with the sacraments of the Church.
True Name Discernment: B
If summoned as a Ruler, during a direct encounter, a Servant's true name and entire status information will be automatically revealed. In regards to Servants with concealment abilities, a Luck Check is required to bypass those abilities.
God's Resolution: A
Two Command Spells can be used for each Servant participating in the Holy Grail War. Cannot re-purpose others Command Spells.
Personal skill:
Revelation: A
Revelation is a Skill to "hear the voice of heavens" and take optimum action; a Skill equivalent to Instinct, a sixth sense regarding battles. However, 'Revelation' accommodates all matters related to the achievement of a goal (for instance, choosing the most suitable path while traveling). Because there is no basis to it (or so thinks Ruler), it cannot be explained to others clearly.
Charisma: C
Jeanne's figure participating in the assaults while hoisting a flag raised the morale of the soldiers to the limit and united the troops. Thanks to her Charisma, it is possible to make others believe in the contents of her 'Revelations' without basis.
Saint: B
Saint is a skill that mainly Ruler Servant class possess due to possessing the impartial judgement to preside over a Holy Grail War without letting personal interests intervene. The burial cloths of saints, Holy Shrouds, possess special abilities. Saints may also often possess Pure Eyes who have the ability to see that which normally cannot be seen.
Noble Phantasm: La Pucelle: The Crimson Holy Virgin: C→EX
Type: Suicide
Rank: C (Before activation)
EX (After activation)
Range: ?
Maximum number of targets: ?
A holy sword that manifest flames which uses the line of a death poem "O Lord, I entrust this body to you-" as activation incantation. A conceptual crystallization weapon that interpreted Joan's burning at the stake in an attack-like fashion. A subspecies of Reality Marble, an imagined landscape crystallized as a sword. This sword is Heroic Spirit Joan of Arc herself and after the battle in which this Noble Phantasm was manifested, Joan will be extinguished.
Luminosité Eternelle: God is Here With Me : A
Type: Barrier
Rank: A
Range: 1~10
Maximum number of targets: ?
The holy battle flag that she kept by her side all her life. Incidentally, Jeanne uses this flag mostly to attack in battle. "There's a spear-point at the tip, so it's a divine sign that this flag should be used to strike the enemy", is what she says as an excuse each time one of the Servants she passes judgement on protests about it. It is her main weapon, kept in place of a sword on the battlefield, still potent enough to easily destroy Dragon Tooth Warriors, block strikes from enemy Servants, and pierce through obstacles with its tip. By planting it into the ground, tightly grasping it, and activating it as a Noble Phantasm, it converts her EX-rank Magic Resistance into protection against all harm, both physical and spiritual. The protection is initiated by an angel's blessing, and it is centered around the flag within a range of 10. It brings about a light that completely isolates anyone within it and cuts them off from their surroundings, much like the divided water from the myth of Moses splitting the Red Sea.
The downside to the ability is that the damage accumulates within the flag, causing it to begin to tear as she uses it, so naturally, she can't withstand an Anti-Fortress Noble Phantasm multiple times in a row. Also, only Heroic Spirits who had witnessed Jeanne's legend in life—in other words, only Gilles, in his past form as a Marshal of France, can use this Noble Phantasm besides Jeanne.
Type: Spirit/Human
Master: Ichigo Kurosaki
True Name: Terminus Est
Also known as: Est
Gender: Female
Height: 145cm
Weight: 39kg
Source: Shinigami-Quincy-Hollow Mythology
Alignment: Ichigo
Attribute: Star
Armaments: Sword
Strength: B+→?
Endurance: B+→?
Agility: B+→?
Mana: A+→?
Luck: C+
Shikai: Teminus Est
Type: Sword
Rank: A++
Range: 1~99
Maximum number of targets: 500
Shikai skill:?
Bankai:?
Bankai Skill:?
Type: Spirit/Human
Master: Ichigo Kurosaki
True Name: Restia Ashdoll
Also known as: Restia
Gender: Female
Height: 157cm
Weight: 39kg
Source: Shinigami-Quincy-Hollow Mythology
Alignment: Ichigo
Attribute: Star
Armaments: Sword
Strength: B+→?
Endurance: B+→?
Agility: B+→?
Mana: A+→?
Luck: C+
Shikai: Vorpal Sword
Type: Sword
Rank: A++
Range: 1~99
Maximum number of targets: 500
Shikai skill:?
Bankai:?
Bankai Skill:?
Next time: A new chapter of life begins
See you all in the next chapter