It was in school, the next morning, when Kim once again bumped into Daniel. Daniel looked like his usual self, wearing his white hoodie. Daniel, oblivious to what happened to Kim the night before, approached her and greeted,
"Yo, Kim."
"Hey, Dan," replied Kim, looking rather flustered.
"What's wrong? You look more paranoid than usual," Dan said with a smirk.
Kim rolled her eyes. Then she looked serious again and said, "Look, do you remember what happened yesterday?"
Dan's looked a little wary, "What do you mean?"
"Ugh! It's not safe to talk here... Come with me"
Kim pulled Dan by the wrist to behind the school where they can have privacy. Of course Dan kept whining the entire time, but Kim ignored it. When they got there, she turned toward Dan and said,
"Do you remember yesterday, in the library"
"Um, yeah? Wait, what are you talking about?"
"Yesterday, after we both read that old book about the Holy Grail Wars, did you feel a little strange?"
"You kinda have to elaborate on that."
"Okay, how about this. When you were about to leave the library, dod you hear anything? A voice?"
"No," he replied with his eyebrow raised.
"Dan, don't lie to me."
"Yes, I did; a voice whispered 'Masters'"
"Good, you heard it too." A sense of relief filled Kim. "You see, last night I got this." Kim raises her right hand and shows the hibiscus tattoo on the back.
"Wait, you got one, too?"
"So, you've got Command Spells?"
"Command Spells? No, well, I don't know, lights just started flashing, and the next thing I knew, this marking was on the back of my hand." Dan showed Kim the back of his right hand. There, a 3 swirls linked to each other, each the color of blood, just like the markings on Kim.
"Dan. Those are Command Spells. Now, don't laugh, our freak out or anything. Remember the Holy Grail Wars? Remember the book said it spread its influence to other countries? I think the Philippines is one of them, and I think we're 2 Masters of 7 in this war."
"This isn't a joke, this is actually happening?"
"Yes"
There was a short silence then Dan burst in excitement, saying, "This is awesome!"
"Quiet Dan! You might attract attention."
"Wait, won't we need magic? If we need magic to be Masters, does that mean we're Magi?"
"I don't know, I think so. I mean, I guess. If I could summon my own Servant, then I guess I am a Magus."
Dan's eyes widened. "Did you just say that you've already summoned you're Servant?" he queried with excitement.
Kim replied, "That's why I wanted to bring you here. To help you summon your Servant."
"Here?"
"Not here! We need to do it someplace where absolutely no one can see us. I just needed to make sure you were in fact a Master."
"So, where is he?"
"Who?"
"You're Servant, of course."
"Oh, well, first of all, he's a she, and she's here with me. It's okay Archer, Dan's a friend. You can show yourself"
A voice whispered in Kim's head, 'Are you sure Master?'
'Yes, it's fine'
A chime whistled in Dan's ear as light refracted in front of him. Particles danced in a swirl and from them materialized a woman clad in cloth armor. She had jet black hair and bluish-gray eyes. She had a gentle look on her face, yet, you can see a hint of sternness. On her shoulder slung a quiver made of ivory where her bow and arrows were stowed and a horn, also made of ivory, whose mouth was shaped like a lion's maw.
Kim said, "Dan, this is my Servant, Archer. Archer? This is Dan. Another Master."
"Pleasure to meet you, Dan" Archer reach out her hand to Dan and they shook hands.
"It's nice to meet you," he replied with an awestruck smile. "Wait, Archer, how can you speak Filipino?"
"You see, when Servants enter this world, their imparted with knowledge of that location and era, so as not to be crippled by culture shock."
"Oh, that's pretty handy."
"Well," Kim interjected, "I think it's about time to get to class. Dan, we can meet in my house tonight. Be there at around 6:00, okay?"
"Right, class. Sure, I'll be there. Hold on, why can't we do it earlier?"
"Oh, I have this thing after class. Extra credit work at Geometry. Can't get out until 5"
"Blech. Good luck with that."
"Enough chatting! We gotta get to class. Archer, you can go back to your spiritual form."
"Alright," Archer replied. "I'm near if you need me." And just like that, Archer dematerialized into thin air.
As the two leave, a man who was standing on the roof was looking down at them. While he was showing disgust and determination, he also displayed concern for the kids.
"Caster"
"Yes, Master," said Caster, talking to the man in spiritual form.
"Tell me, have you figured how magic here works, yet?"
"No, sir, but I'm still trying."
"Hmm, so, how many Servants so far have been summoned?"
"With the appearance of Archer, that makes 3, along with Saber."
The man first entered deep thought, but then, he snapped out of it and said, "Right. Gotta get to class. Can't leave my students waiting. Caster?"
"Master?"
"Guard the area. Use your Noble Phantasm to have 3 of you. I need to be sure the children are safe."
"Of course."