Disclaimer: I checked even yesterday, Type-Moon still has the honor, these characters are not mine. The plot is mine though.

Review-o'-reviews: I thank Artemis for being the beta reader and for her suggestions which improved this chapter.

I thank Tanvi for the first review and her opinion, Suryasree for her support, Sayeessha for turning me pink, Reaper and Usserio my new readers and as always, lazy Zephyr for her never ending weirdness.

(A.N) I don't intend to blabber before the chapter starts, I wanted to thank my reviewers and clear up the pairings. I don't want to include any love-triangles; it's a Rin X Shirou, Rin X Shinji fic with a little of Shirou X Saber, if I can manage. All these characters are broad-minded and don't mind doing "things", when required!! Be warned.

Chapter-4

Body and Soul

Shirou and Saber were busy in the kitchen, preparing breakfast. This was the only time they could share together. They discussed the opening of their repair shop, judging the present situation it was better to keep it closed for few more days. The entire house was silent, the wind still chilly and the sun peering out of the clouds; they both were up quite early. Taking advantage of the privacy Saber closed the gap between them. Before they could get down to their business Rider jumped on them.

'Am I disturbing something important?' said Rider smirking.

'Not at all, we were waiting for you to join us,' said Shirou sarcastically.

'Good morning Rider,' greeted Saber stiffly, giving her a don't-show-that-much-of-cleavage look.

'Is something wrong Saber-chan,' she asked innocently, ignoring Shirou.

'Of course not,' said Saber and then gave an exasperated look at the sight Shinji joining them too. 'I'll arrange the table!'

Rin and Archer walked in, after the formal greeting they sat down for the breakfast. When they finished eating, Shinji and Rider announced that they had something important to tell them.

'Since you were away from the Association for so many days, you people don't know about any recent happening,' said Shinji sneering.

Rin rolled her eyes. 'We are at your mercy then.'

Archer snorted and Saber couldn't help smiling. Rider decided to give them the information herself.

'I think, I should continue from here,' said Rider. 'As you know, we have two out of the three magical objects. Our spies gave us two major leads, on the basis of first one; we attacked the Crimson Reaper's main hideout for getting the third object as well. But it seems they also have spies and had escaped with the object somewhere; the second part is related to you all, they have created a stronghold near this house, it's hardly thirty minute way from here and you can be attacked anytime.'

'So, what do we do then?' Shirou asked.

'The association has a plan. You have to realize that the jewel with Rin has the strongest protection because it is protected by the epic spirits like us. The plan is simple, the association is sending some sorcerers to destroy the stronghold today but the problem is that they too have created a barrier like us. Some of us have to go there and destroy the shield, they'll take care of the rest,' finished Rider.

'Oh, that can be easily arranged, I am bored sitting here,' said Archer.

'Well, it's settled then, Saber can join too, if she wants,' suggested Rin.

'I don't mind, two of us can finish the work quicker,' said Saber.

'By the way, do you have any idea who the spy is?' Shirou asked.

'No, we don't, we would have caught him otherwise,' said Shinji in a voice unlike his own.

Nobody replied, but something about him made Rin uncomfortable, for a fleeting moment she felt like Shinji was hiding something. But that could be easily verified, she could easily check that out tonight. She couldn't help smiling thinking of Shinji's reaction this night.

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Everything was arranged, after a quick lunch Rider explained to Archer and Saber their mission. Rider was expert in creating barriers and knew everything about them. When they left, her words were still fresh in their mind.

A shield covering a large area is made of several small links; these links are attached to a central lock which is the core of a shield, if you waste your time breaking the small links you'll be detected easily and the damage in the shield will be negligible. Your job will be to locate the central lock and damage it beyond repair, the barrier will crumble instantaneously. Searching the lock is a difficult job and I won't be expecting you to return before midnight.

Saber and Archer were perfect for this job; they both were agile and had keen senses. Saber could detect the traces of magic easily, as Rider learnt from her past experience and Archer was swift and his long-sight vision was the best in his class.

'Hey Archer, try keeping your paws away from Saber,' said Rin, allowing Archer to go comfortably was simply against her inclinations.

'And you spend your time in bed with Shinji or Shirou.' Archer retorted.

'Oh, sure, I'll do that,' said Rin sweetly.

If Shinji turns out to be the spy, maybe I have to try that also for getting information from him. Rin thought.

0oo00o

It was a cloudy evening with starless sky. Archer and Saber reached the location and were hiding behind the trees, surveying the area. It looked like a big army camp with tents and watch towers. They could feel the trace of magic in the air and cautiously approached the barrier. Luckily, no one was patrolling outside and they could approach quite near.

'Now, we just need to search the core,' whispered Archer.

'I don't think it's that easy, I have a feeling that the central lock is located inside, it's the only reason, there is no security outside.' Saber replied.

'Let's inspect it from outside first.'

Things were going quite boring on the other side, the four of them were sitting in the main room chatting. Well, chatting would be a wrong word, they were bickering and Shirou could hardly make them stop. Finally, he got up and decided to sit outside and Rin decided to prepare dinner. Things were normal for a while, Rider decided to go outside and join Shirou.

'Hey, how are you?' asked Rider, sitting very close to him.

'I am fine,' he said uncomfortably.

'You know, Sakura told me to give you her love.' Rider said in a sultry voice.

Shinji was left alone in the room, sensing his opportunity; Shinji quietly entered the kitchen where Rin was cooking alone. He couldn't help thinking of her and today was his best chance.

'What do you want here?' Rin asked in a stern voice.

'Come on, don't be so unfriendly, I just wanted to help you,' he said.

It's the best time to make him confess and only I can do that. Rin thought.

'Do you even know how to cook?' she asked.

'No, but I can do many other things, if you want me to do,' he said hugging her.

Rin didn't protest, this could be her only chance. If she wanted, she could have blasted him out of the door. Instead, she stood there motionless. Shinji took advantage of that and started feeling her.

'I see, it seems you like me very much,' said Rin giving him an artificial smile.

'I really like you, but you were always so distant,' he said, his hand inching towards her skirt.

'You are really a pervert; do you want to do all that in the kitchen?' she asked still keeping that fake smile.

'Let's go to my room then, Shirou and Rider are busy outside,' he said eagerly.

'Wow, you are quick, but I don't trust you,' said Rin still allowing Shinji's hand to roam around.

'Why?' he asked anxiously. 'I'll never harm you.'

'But I think you are hiding something, though I have kept that a secret for you, I always knew you would tell me,' said Rin tactfully.

'How do you know?' he asked clearly surprised.

'I can understand you, Shinji-kun,' she said giving him a small kiss.

'I like you very much, but I can't trust you,' he said.

'Don't be scared, that will be our secret, but I thought you wanted to do something else too,' she said, cleverly changing the topic giving him a mischievous smile.

'I'll be waiting in my room, I need a little rest,' he said leaving the kitchen.

You son of a bitch, coward, I know you sold us out, I just want to know about their plans too, or else I would have blasted you into pieces.

An hour later, they were rolling in Shinji's room; this was the best day in his life. His hands were all over her, caressing her and causing her moan. Rin tried to keep her soul away from her body which was now being contaminated by Shinji. It was almost mid night when Shinji was satisfied, they were too tired to move a muscle.

'Rin, I want to tell you everything,' said Shinji catching his breath.

'I'll return after few hour, wait for me,' she said searching her clothes. 'It's the time for Archer and Saber to return.'

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Coming up: Chapter-5 "Berserker"

It consists of Shinji's confession, Saber and Archer's mission (these teenagers!) and a surprise guest.

(A.N) This was a long chapter. I hope you were satisfied. I have left two main things for the next chapter which is my favorite of all. Archer and Shirou are going to do something very interesting.

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