A/N: Hey guys, sorry I haven't updated in a 'long' time, summer keeps you busy, you know? Mkay answering reviews now, sorta.
Suzunaan: I'll agree with you that Gilgamesh is pretty badass but I think you have a wrong idea about Erza. Idk if you're caught up with the series but Erza is waaaay stronger now, cause when she requipted those 200 weapons was way back. I'll remind you that she fought 100 monsters during GMG and fought and defeated a powerful demon without all 5 senses for fucks sake! She uses more types of magic and probably more skilled with close combat than Gilgamesh. Her power will be as it is in the Alvarez Arc. As for Gilgamesh, he's basically the most powerful man in this world and if you've seen the anime, you can see how strong he is. So for me personally, I think both Gilgamesh and Erza might be evenly matched, just sayin:P
xxOblivionxxx: Oh, geez *sweatdrop* you sure know your Fate stuff. I, unfortunately, have only seen the anime fate/zero, fate/stay night, and the unlimited bladeworks. I tried getting to the visual novels and stuff, but I couldn't find anything. So, I'll be basing everything I know from the anime, into the story. In my eyes, Gilgamesh is still strong, and I'm sure there's much more stronger characters than him, but I haven't seen all that. I did mention before that he will have the same power in this world as he did during the grail wars. Just bare with me, I'll be try my best to make this story as interesting as possible when that kind of thing happens..
Paratayun: Ok so I have you saying that Gilgamesh as Archer is stronger than the real Gilgamesh, right? But at the same time, xxOblivionxxx said in the reviews, "Gilgamesh when he was alive was hundreds times more powerful then when he was summoned as a servant in fate zero," so tbh, I don't know who to believe, and that's why in the beginning I basically said that he'll be having the same power as a he did as when he was Archer, maybe even stronger.
Nsymina: Actually, that's what I'm going for;) I'm only now starting realize how hard it's gonna be to make gilgameshxerza but I'm willing to give it a shot. I think they are different in many ways, but also alike, hence the title. I'll eventually say how when I get there, so just keep reading:)
DLKnightwalker: Yes, finally! Someone actually has faith in Erza lol Those suggestions you gave me were helpful so thanks for that. I'm actually understanding now though, that there's a bigger chance of Gilgamesh overpowering her so I'm still debating on the outcome of their eventual battle. But, it's good to know that there's someone who's acknowledging her power, especially in the events of the avatar arc. Are you caught up with the manga btw? I am, and I'm totally hyped! XD
(Reveiws from before I combined chapters)
Fido123a: I do admit I don't have a whole lot of background information on Gilgamesh, so sorry about that. I've read some of the epic and I'll probably get to the rest of that later. If you're looking for some out-of-this-world story on Gilgamesh, this is probably not the right place. I'm writing this purely out of fun and unfortunately, I'm a lazy person who doesn't like research. Hopefully, the whole concept is enough to make it interesting. So no promises that I'll do a great job on Gilgamesh's character like the creators did. Actually, I'm slowly starting to get nervous to write about his feelings, decisions, etc. because of all these high expectations. Small reminder, this is my first fic so I'm just doing what I can. Thanks for the review tho ^.^
Paratayun: I totally get that, I'm just having him act this way because of the recent events with the death of Enkidu. He's not on a killing streak or anything, it's just that he's feeling apathetic at the moment and gets angered easily. And that's basically where Erza comes in and reminds him the value of his people.
xxOblivionxxx: I have to agree with you with everything and say that all of that can really be confusing. I'm a very simple-minded person but I do understand Gilgamesh is a very OP character. I'm just gonna try to keep this story going despite the fact Gilgamesh and Erza aren't on the same level of power.
Well thanks for everything guys! These reviews are helpful and they really make my day. Aaaalrighty, on with chapter 3!
Previously:
Her hand unconsciously went up to the strange mark from earlier and felt the same warm feeling. 'Do I have someone who is important to me? Or rather, am I important to someone else?' Erza lied down, facing the plain ceiling. 'Is there anyone worried about where I am? Do they care?' More and more questions kept popping into her head until it narrowed down to one and simple question before she fell asleep.
'Just who am I really?'
The room was lighting up early by the time Erza woke into the world of consciousness. But the light wasn't what woke her up, instead, it was the clapping of hands.
"Wake up ladies! Time to get ta work!" A loud, and quite annoying, voice sounded. The response it got were a bunch of moans and whines from the girls.
By the time Erza blinked enough to clear her vision, she saw how much more filled the room was with more unfamiliar faces. And at the foot of the door, stood a short, really short, chubby lady.
"It looks as though we got more recruits, ladies. I'm Evelyn, to whom I'm sure was mentioned by that dread-faced pig, Danera."
Erza tilted her head, wondering why these people were so fond of making insults at each other, seeing how Sir Danera hated the servants and how this Evelyn seemed to hate Sir Danera. She then notice the neat stack of fresh, white clothing stacked in Evelyn's small, chubby hands.
"You new 'unes need to at least look presentable." Evelyn said with a distasteful look, looking up and down at the new group of girls' attire. "Wear these," she lifted the stack of clothing, "and when you get dressed I'll assign you your jobs." She then turned to the rest of the more experienced girls and shouted in a high, graveled voice, "The rest of you get going! Out of here! Out! Out!"
Her commanding had the room speed up, as the amateur group quickly dressed into pearly white togas with white airy pants (sorta like Jasmine). The clothes actually made the girls way more beautiful than when they were in their rags. Erza then then remembered what Sir Danera warned her, and then took a small white cloth and tied it around her arm, right over her mark.
The other girls who were already worked in the palace rushed out the door, grumbling. Although, Evelyn called out several of girls to her side.
When the new group was ready, they gathered around the threshold where Evelyn stood with her hands resting on her hips and tapping her foot lightly.
"AAlright, you tootsie girls, straight to business! Now, who here is good at cookin'?" she asked, narrowing her eyes at the girls. Amau, took a small step.
"I-I cook for my husband?" she said in a smaller than usual voice.
Evelyn nodded once before asking, "At such a young age?"
"I'm twenty two ma'am." Amau replied, with her hands folded in front of her.
"Eh? I guess not, you'll do. Anyone else?" Another girl stepped up. "Alright, good. Follow Ruth here, and she'll lead ya to the kitchen. Those of are your jobs. Now, go! Go! Get to work!" She turned back to the group and gave them chores like laundry, running errands, cleaning stables and other busy jobs. All who was left was Erza, and some other blonde girl.
Eveyln was still scolding the last group. "Stay out of trouble, ya hear! It keeps happening again, and again!"
The way Evelyn scolded made Erza think. Her shortness, leadership, and telling the girls to stay out of trouble reminded her of someone, but she couldn't put her finger on it.
Evelyn closed her eyes, and sighed. "These girls are gonna be the death of me someday." Erza couldn't help but give a small small at the comment. In some way, Erza felt as if she heard something similar many times before.
The short woman noticed this smile, and barked, "Ayy! Whatchyou smilin' at?"
Erza felt a little bewildered at first but she answered in a simple tone, "You remind of someone."
"And who might that be.." Evelyn narrowed her eyes once again.
"I don't know."
Erza heard an exasperated sigh next her, "This vain foreigner lost her memory." the girl next to her said in such an impertinent way and sneered.
Erza immediately snapped her head to the snobby girl. "What was that?!" Her eyes widened with maddening look. Who was she to say it in such a manner? She obviously was looking for a fight, but Evelyn stepped between them.
"Stop! You there, bitch!" she spat at the blonde girl. "You're gonna go to clean dishes and have a the time of your life, Madge, take her." The girl has sputtered for a response or protest of some sort, but Madge took her out the moment Evelyn gave the order.
And then it was just Erza, Evelyn and another girl Evelyn had previously called out left. Evelyn let a breath out, "I'm sorry 'bout that. She couldn't go around with that attitude so she just needed to learn her place." she explained.
Erza nodded in thanks, "I understand."
"To be honest, I'm a foreigner myself. That comment stuck me a bit as well." Erza nodded once again in understanding.
Evelyn laughed lightly, "It seems you have a bit of temper yourself, but you don't talk much, do you?"
Erza bowed, "I don't have much to say in a place I know nothing about."
"I see, in that case, I'll leave ya with the simple task of mopping and glossing the floors, and just ta make everything shine. Elisa will show you around." Evelyn said, nodding her head to the girl on her left. So, see ya n'til next mornin'." And so Evelyn left with one turn on her heel.
The palace still never ceases to amaze Erza. The theme seemed to consist of white, gold, and a touch of red colors. Thanks to Elisa, Erza became more familiar with the place and where to go, starting with the mopping closet.
Again, the whole concept of being some sort of maid was definitely distasteful to Erza. She felt as if she need to be in a higher position, which seemed like asking for too much but she hated the feeling of being treated as the lowest possible rank. She had respect, yes, to people who earn it but this... this world.. She never felt so out of place!
I just... I just want to be in control of things again, if I ever was.
Slowly breathing out, Erza took the rags and a water bucket, and followed the silver-haired girl named Elisa out of the room filled with cleaning materials.
"We'll start with cleaning the ballroom part of the palace, it's fairly dirty." said the green-eyed girl.
Erza internally groaned, why did she have to have this job of all jobs? She'd much rather run some errands outside and explore the city than be stuck inside with some cleaning chore.
How boring. Erza briskly plopped down the center of the spacious room and started scrubbing the floors with her cheeks puffed up comically. Beside her, Elisa had a more peaceful and graceful approach.
Erza eyes softened when glancing at the young girl. Erza herself was about 23 and much older than most of the girls here, but when she looks at the young girl, Erza couldn't help but imagine how much Elisa or any of the servant girls have their lives ahead of them. Instead, they're stuck wasting their lives on something they're forced to do.
So Erza asked, "How can you possible want to spend your lives serving a king when you can be doing so much more?"
Elisa didn't seemed fazed at all by the sudden question. Instead, she just kept scrubbing in the same, constant, back and forth motion. She smiled a small, sad smile. She didn't even look at Erza when she answered, "I know you are not from here, but we love our king. I don't know if you can possibly understand what we went through." a small frown it's way to Elisa's face.
"King Gilgamesh really did make this a great nation. He loved his people, and I know he still does." Erza studied Elisa, she looked so... so vulnerable. "He has to." Elisa voiced cracked as she whispered the last part.
Taking a deep breath through her nose, Elisa tilted her head and looked at Erza with a happy smile, but Erza didn't buy it.
"Sorry." she laughed lightly. "It's just my family was greatly affected when His Majesty helped us in our time of need. My father received a job with very good pay after he asked for help from His Majesty. Our king cared for every single citizen under his rule and I'm sure he helped many more people." Erza could see the admiration in Elisa's green eyes.
"So I'm sure he effected every girls' lives here serving his as servants. And because of that, I'm certain every one of them is more than willing to do anything to repay him. I think they see it as a great opportunity, most of them anyway."
Erza thought it over and from what everyone said, this king Gilgamesh seemed like more of a king than Erza first thought.
But perhaps she's still judging him wrong.
And with that being said, Erza decided she will see to it for herself. She was determined to find a way to see how this man makes his judgment against his people and if he was a true king.
What am I thinking?! She suddenly thought. Why am I so interested? He's just one man, so why is it that I'm always wanting to know more and more about him? Erza wanted to kick herself, she didn't want this one man to keep her wondering and on her mind. She hoped it won't happen again.
"I understand." Erza ended up telling Elisa. There wasn't anything else Erza could say.
So after scrubbing against the white marble floors fiercely for what seemed hours, they finished. Or at least Erza thought.
"Right! We're done with getting all the dirt out all getting it all clean. Now to make it sparkle and shine!" Elisa said with newfound enthusiasm.
"Hold it right there, WE'RE NOT DONE!?" Erza nearly screeched.
"That's right!" Elisa replied while giving her a thumbs up and and gave Erza a wink.
Erza then groaned and started crying anime tears. I'll never get used to this torture. Men should appreciate women and give them more credit with all this work they do.
"I'll be back to get the polish, you stay here for now." Elisa said a wave of her hand with of her hand.
Erza collapsed on her back while internally crying for a moment. She closed her eyes with the strong smell of the rags and dirt in the air. She slowly breathed, in... and out.
In...
... and out.
Suddenly, she heard a grunt and then instantly felt a much larger breath blasting against her face. Eyes flying straight open, Erza let out a terrified, blood-curdling scream.
Hah! I made a cliff-hanger didn't I? ...No? Fine, whatever-.-
Aaaanyways, if you were wondering who Erza was comparing Evelyn to unknowingly, it was Makarov, as the master of Fairy Tail. Probably not the best comparison ever, considering the fact they're different genders, but whatever, it was something.
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Mkay, byee!
