Chapter 4 – True Power (Shirou arc)
"Of course you can't, my servant is the best of all in hand to hand, you should know that Emiya." Said a voice I've never heard before.
A woman appeared from the shadows, she was average in height, probably in her 20's, dressed in black robes, she looked like she knew all of us the way she talked so freely and all.
"I expected more from you Shirou Emiya, but I guess..this is the end for you! Rolf, finish them."
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Darn it, Rolf's too powerful, I don't know if Lancer could take him, I guess I'll have to pull out my trump card…
"Trace…on"
A blinding light enveloped the room, as I tried to summon the best sword I knew..The sword in the tree, the legendary sword of King Arthur, also...Saber.
"Prepare yourself Rolf…Cali--Burn!!"
*Clang*Spark*
The Impact it created was so immense, that the floor beneath Rolf was almost shattered, but Rolf himself was left unscathed.
*Swish*Clang*
"Hahaha..Don't you see Emiya, you can't beat my servant!"said the master of Rolf
"Just who exactly are you?..What do you want with us?"
"Now, now, I already permitted you to know my servants name, that's enough gratitude for strangers, no?"
"Hmm…this is getting boring..Rolf, just kill the boy already."
"Yes, Master."
"Oh no, Masato."
I left him unprotected, his sorcerery is still dormant, he can't possibly survive a hit from Rolf, I'm too far away, I won't make it...
"Noooooooooooooo."
*Slash*
"You'd have to get through me first!"Lancer said, as he used his spear to deflect Rolf's attack."
Right, among the seven classes, the Lancer class is the most agile while wielding a weapon, he should be able to outclass Rolf in terms of speed, and I could probably penetrate through his defenses with a strike from Excalibur, but we'd need more space, the best we could do now is take the fight outside.
"Lancer..try to lead Rolf outside, we'd have a better chance there."I whisper to Lancer, who in turn, agrees with my plan.
"Rolf, I dare you, you can't hit me even if I didn't use my spear."
"I bet you can't even catch up to me."
"Which is to be expected from such an unworthy warrior."After which, Lancer then dashed outside the house.
"You arrogant knave! I'll take your head off!!"said Rolf as he charged outside as well.
Alright, my plan worked, I just need to get an opening and I'll strike him with my sword.
"Do you really think I would just let you kill my servant."
I forgot about this woman, who knows what king of power she has.
"On second thought, I don't wanna fight…It'll just waste my mana."
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"Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa."
*Slash*
"Grrr...." You've got to be kidding me, maybe frustrating him wasn't such a brilliant plan.
"Hahaha, had enough boy..Hmph, you're lucky, you get to be killed by the great Rolf Kage."
Tsk..he's right, It's my first fight as a servant, and already I'm about to lose, is it the time to use it? Can I afford not to? Let's just hope it doesn't reveal my identity..
"Get ready Rolf…cause you're about to die!"
"Haaaaaaa—Einher-Jar"
At that moment, my spear was engulfed with light, the light that penetrates any defense, that's my power, that's....Einherjar!
"Hmph, this should be fun!!" said Rolf, as he prepared to counter my attack...Hmph, no one has ever countered my attack, not even once.
*Slash*Clang*
"Ha..Too bad kid, your spear just isn't going to hi—"
"What!?"
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"Tsk…if you won't fight then I will!"
"Cali--Bu"
"Hraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
"Rolf!, what in the hell happened? How did you get this wound?"
Wow, Caliburn didn't even scratch his armor...Lancer must be one heck of an epic spirit.
"Very well, we shall retreat for now, Hmph."
And just like that, they vanished. The fight really took a toll on the house; shattered windows, broken floorboards...I think it'd be best to take Masato home with me.
"Oi, Masato."
"Y-Yeah?"
"It's okay now, they're gone."
"What about my sister."
"Don't worry, we'll get her back, but first we need to go back to my place, we need to talk to Rin about this."
I could see the fear in the kid's eyes,*tsk* , It's bad enough that we involved him in this war, and now he lost his only family."
"Hey, Masato, you're gonna be staying with me for now, is that alright?"
"Y-Yeah, sure."
I wish I could do more for him, Darn it.
As we got to the house, we didn't have the chance to rest, as we were intrigued by the women of the household; first is Sakura Matou, she's been coming here more often than before because of his brother's death; Ms. Fujimura, she comes here to eat dinner, she always acts as my sister, which is cool and sometimes annoying at times; Ilyasviel von Einzbern, or better known as Ilya, has been living here after the events of the last war, since no one's left to take care of her anymore.
"Sempai!, where have you been!?, I was so worried,*blushes* I mean, we were so worried about you." said Sakura
"Yeah, because of you we didn't feel like eating until you came." As expected of Ms. F, she always chooses food first.
"Shirou-kun, you shouldn't have been out so long, I didn't have anyone to be with." Said Ilya, she's always like that.
"Hey guys, sorry 'bout that, I just had something to take care of first."
"Hmm, and what is that something you speak off?"
"Well, uhmm..him."
"*Gasp*" said Sakura, Ms.F, and Ilya in unison.
"This is Masato, he'll be living with us for now, you see, his place isn't exactly a place to live in right now."
"Oh, and what about your family then?" asked Ms. F
"My..family, I..don't have a family right now.." answered Masato, he was still depressed and probably confused after all that has happened tonight.
"Well, enough of that, this kid's been through a lot, and I'd appreciate it if you guys chipped in to help him."
"Poor dear, you must be starving, I'll prepare a special meal for you." Said Sakura, accompanied with her heartwarming smile.
"Ilya will prepare his bed." Said Ilya, as she quickly ran towards the guest room.
"And I'll find some clean clothes for him to wear. Geez Shirou, where did you take this boy, a warzone? "
"If you only knew."
"What did you say?"
"Oh, nothing."
"Well, might as well prepare a hot bath as well, would you like that Masato?"
"Y-Yes..Thank you all..so much."
"Oh, it's nothing really, consider yourself a member of the Emiya household."
I'm glad..Sakura, Ilya, and Ms. Fujimura, made Masato feel right at home.
I guess…I should let him rest for tonight, I'll tell Masato tomorrow…before it happens again.
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Leap: Hi there, I'm here to explain some things that you've heard in here.
Caliburn: The original sword of King Arthur/Arturia/Saber. A less extravagant, but as sharp and durable as Excaliber, although it doesn't posses any powers that Excaliber might have.
Einher-Jar: Is Lancer's noble phantasm. It generates light that covers his spear to the tip, which enables it to penetrate any defense. In reality, Einherjar's are souls summoned by the valkyries of the ruler of Asgard.
Leap: That;s it for today's lesson, stay tuned^^