Apologies for the late upload. I got distracted. Also, this one's a bit shorter than the others...but enjoy anyway! :D


Saber wandered through the halls, looking around. She was bored once again. She didn't dare go to the library...he might be there. Speaking of he...Saber hadn't seen him for three days. She had no clue of where he was. She didn't care, but it annoyed her that he would just leave her to fend for herself...

Here it was. Saber had been looking for this place. The armory. Excalibur was somewhere in there. Yes, Excalibur was taken away and placed here...woman weren't allowed weapons and such.

"Imbeciles.." Saber muttered to herself as she picked up her beloved blade. She felt too exposed without her armored dress. This scrap of cloth would do nothing against arrows or swords. Saber scowled. She missed her dress... She swung Excalibur to get the feel of it again.

Stepping out into the sun, Saber got into an offensive stance. It probably looked ridiculous in the clothing she was currently wearing...but it didn't matter...there was no one around... Shaking away the feeling of being watched, Saber began to train once again.


Gilgamesh was in a foul mood. The imbecilic mongrels, those foolish curs had kept him away from his wife for three days. He only managed to slip into bed at night and disappear with the dawn. He sighed and swept past groveling servants. His crimson eyes shone with furious annoyance. He was in a mood to order a flogging...maybe he would. His crimson cloak whirled around him as he walked briskly down the arched hallways. A flash of gold caught his attention.

There. His fiery queen with her sword in hand. Gilgamesh leaned against a pillar with a smirk in place, shaking his head lightly. He could only imagine the outrage the officials would present if they found her. That would be a sight to behold. Hi smirk grew into a wicked grin. His attention flew back to the woman before him. The sword flashed in the sunlight as she swung it expertly. He pushed off and pulled a sword from the gate. Smirking he made his way to the queen, a predatory grin on his face as he prowled towards her.

Just as she spun around, he lifted the blade in his hand. The sound of ringing metal cut through the still air. An expression of shock graced her features for a second before morphing into a determined glare. He chuckled as she jumped back into a defensive stance. He coolly lifted his sword and smirked at her. 'Let the games begin' he thought as she ran for him, Excalibur in hand.


Saber was surprised to say the least when she felt impact. Even more so when her eyes met the crimson gaze of Gilgamesh. His face was amused. She scowled at him, jumping back. This is how he greets her after three days of absence, not a word eh? She flew at him with Excalibur ready to strike. The metal screeched as the swords clashed once again. This time Saber swung Excalibur to the side and up, both hits blocked easily. She jumped back again. He wasn't attacking.

"So this is my welcome, after three days?" He grinned as she scowled.

"Not my fault you vanished." Was her annoyed reply before leaping at him again. This time he stepped back and and thrust, nearly hitting her abdomen. She twisted to the side before the blade hit it's mark. Gilgamesh was impressed. Not many men, not to mention women, were able to deflect his blows. She had to be a skilled swords-woman indeed.

Saber grimaced as she saw the reluctant admiration on the king's face. She herself had to admit he was a good swordsman. She snapped back to reality as his blade came whistling towards her again. She blocked again and again. This would last a while.

The battle ended when Saber was twisted back against his chest with his blade at her throat, Excalibur lying somewhere...

"Impressive, I admit." He released her, for that she was...grateful.

"You...are not so bad." She picked up Excalibur, hating herself for making that remark. He didn't need her to inflate his ego.

"Not bad? You are mistaken dear queen." He grabbed her hand as she was leaving and spun her to his his chest. She was pressed against him, hands locked in front of her. She struggled against his firm grip, he only tightened it. She glared fiercely up at him. His lips twisted in a smirk. "I am the best." He pressed his lips to hers roughly.

Saber tried to escape, she struggled again, pressing her hands on his chest, attempting to push his unwelcome affections away. Her eyes widened as she felt something probing at her closed lips. That was it. She roughly shoved him off and wiped her lips. She glared at him, repulsed.

"Do that again and I will cut out your tongue and feed it to the lions." Her glared doubled when he threw his head back and laughed loudly.

"My queen, you have duties as a wife. Do they not include indulging me, your husband?" He grinned wickedly. Saber didn't say anything. She knew she would not win this argument. She merely turned and walked away with a heated glance over her shoulder.


Saber was awake when he came in, around eleven at night. She saw him once that day, the spar, and that was it. He vanished again. Well, he was back now. She couldn't fall asleep and was lying in the bed, eyes closed.

Soft footsteps alerted her attention to him approaching. She nearly jumped when she felt a gentle touch to her face. She kept still and continued her 'sleep'. The hand tenderly brushed a stray hair from her face. She heard a sigh, and he walked to his side.

Saber opened her eyes. What? She was confused at his actions. She sneaked a glance behind her and saw him lying with his head on one hand, the other resting on his stomach. His gaze was towards the ceiling. She shook off a strange feeling that gathered. Closing her eyes, Saber finally fell asleep. Strangely, she slept quite peacefully that night...


Ooh! Saber has feeling! Ha ha...wonder what that was..hmm? You'll see! ((Soon) not). How was that? I need more ideas people! Please? Review! Give me ideas for scenes. I have one in mind, I might add it in next chapter, or the next. But please review, and thank you to all my reviewers so far! It makes me happy! :D