Lemon sherbet

Mordred was overjoyed when she first saw her father again in their new lives. Everything was good in their new lives (well, sorta): they were neither father and son nor father and nephew, there wasn't any incest whatsoever, she was human, wasn't stir-crazy from being rejected by him/probed by her mother, her mother wasn't an evil, crazy witch and she had plenty of time to think of a good excuse for killing him.

The instant she ran into him, however, she wished that Gawain would kill her on the spot.

(Especially since the very first word out of her mouth upon seeing her father, the queen, the traitor and the stuck-up steward was "Father, save me!".

Not a very good first impression in their new lives)

So it came as a great surprise when he actually did exactly that; saving her from the wrath of recently-awakened Gawain. It was a shame that he turned antagonistic towards her, she liked his unawake, Garret-self. He was nice enough to not squeeze her into pink, frilly dresses. Or comment on her constant misuse of gender-pronouns.

(Again, not really her fault. As a homunculus she didn't really have a good grasp on gender, so it took her some time to figure out that she (and her father) were actually female. It didn't really matter to her anyways; her father was her father, and she was his son. End of the discussion.)

The even greater surprise came a few days later; she was in his apartment (having run away from home. Stilettos. Brrr), and while she sat anxiously on a chair, her father walked over, sighing. He had taken out the first-aid kit from somewhere, and glanced at her.

"Turn around, Mordred. That 'scratch' needs disinfectant."

Doing as she was told, Mordred stared in unconcealed amazement at the fact that her father tried to be friendly. None of the others really tried, in their brief encounter. Mustering up her courage, she asked him (to her inner horror): "Are you not resenting me, like the others? You of all people have every right to do so."

Artoria had stopped applying the disinfectant, and glanced at her.

"No. I never was, admittedly."

Straightening up, her father popped his back once, before motioning to the couch. "Come along, Mordred; there are things that I have to tell you."

Guinevere would never admit it, but finding Artoria and Mordred snuggled together on the couch, sleeping, with Mordred having dried tears on her cheek, was one of the cutest and most unexpected things she had ever had the fortune to see upon entering their apartment, having come home from a date with Lancelot.

She promptly took a picture.


Blackberry and Apple Crumble

Percival's first thought upon seeing, remembering, Mordred, was "That traitor!"

His second thought was "But if she is a traitor, why is she helping me in defending Gabriel?"

His third was, "Is Gabriel Galahad?", but that was rather unimportant at the moment.

So he walked over to Mordred, with all his eleven years of experience, and asked "Are you Sir Mordred?", and was rewarded with a toothy grin.

That was the first meeting between Percival and Mordred. The first meeting between Percy and Mildred ( he later found out that she always was Mordred, just as Artoria always was Artoria) was two years prior, when she transferred to his class. He and Gabriel were being bullied by some stronger, older kids, when the tomboyish girl walked up to them, grinning.

One broken tooth and many bruises later, the older guys never bothered the three of them till the end of the year.

"The name's Mildred. Nice too meet you." That was her introduction. Percival responded with "Are you a Knight?!" with all the eagerness of a boy who grew up on stories about King Arthur and his Table of the Round, courtesy of his uncle.

(That other traitor, Tristan. Remembering already, but never saying a single word to him – though, considering that these stories always were told when his siblings were around might have been a reason.)

Mordred had answered, all flashy and earnest "Of course I am! So are you! And Purple over there, too!"


Daifuku

He had been watching television when she shouted "Switch to the news channel! Hurry!"

"Why" he'd asked, but was already switching over, anyhow. She had hurried next to him, and he raised an eyebrow at her eagerness.

Then, he heard the news: "British archaeologists have discovered and excavated the sheathe of the legendary King Arthur, Avalon. –"

His expression turned shocked. "How..?" is that possible, he wanted to say, but didn't

"Idiot." She gave him one of her trademark glares, "there is only one person who would know where the scabbard is."

"...Saber." His tone was one of longing.

"Saber."

It wasn't for sure, of course, but there was a slim chance. And a slim chance was better than nothing at all. Or what they had until now.

"..." There was a short silence (notwithstanding their dorm mates who were way to loud for comfort), before she broke it. "We're obviously going to Britain, 'Yukihira-kun'." It was delivered in a deadpan voice.

"Of course," his eyebrow rose, "if you manage to convince your family, that is."

"I'll think of something. Can't be too hard, no?"

He sighed. "You're tempting fate. Tohsaka."

"And you know it's not 'Tohsaka' anymore, Yukihira-kun."

They grinned at each other, enjoying their banter. They had to find a way to Britain – it was their newest hint since they awoke some years ago that something special was going on (what with the reincarnation/awaking parallel-selves/past-selves or whatever that was going on with them). Totsuki should cover the fee if they went to one of the oversea universities it offered. The only thing they needed was legalization on her families side, which might be a bit harder to acquire than it should be, considering her mother was a worrywart. The only thing he had to do was write his father 'I'm off!' and all was well.

The playful air dissipated, and he glanced worriedly at the television. "...do you think she's around?"

Her gaze softened, "I'm not sure, honest. But the possibility is there, so we should grab it and not let go, Shirou."

"Mhm. T'would be nice." his gaze turned distant, "seeing each other, again. Without imminent death waiting at the door."

"Yeah, or sitting next to you, drinking coffee. And leaving –" her gaze turned painful at the memory, and then cool. Sarcasm laced in her voice, she said, "People die when they are killed, you know?"

"Yeah, I've heard about it." He grinned, "we simply are on equal terms – you know? He visits sometimes, drinks tea, and let's me live for my godly culinary skills."

Her look turned into a glare, "don't tempt fate, Emiya-kun. I will take your seat in the Council someday."

"Of course, Tohsaka. Of course."


Ooh, look! A wild Shirou appeared! ...Uh, yeah. Considering I wasn't able to update the last two days, I thought I'd give you a 'sneek-peek' at a much-awaited character. The downside is, Daifuku was actually chapter 30, so it will take a good while untill he's officially entering the cafe. Using Totsuki as a shout-out to Shokugeki no Soma, because I can. Also, Mordred and Percival, my favourite idiots!

And more gender-confusion on Mordred's part ;)

Hmm, concerning Avalon and the timeline: I think the whole deal in Fate/ is a time Loop. Saber loses Avalon in her reign, years later Kerry somehow excavates it (even though it was lost) and uses it to summon her, another 10 years later Shirou gives it back to Saber, who dies still, thus leaving Avalon for Kerry to excavate. Y'see? Time Loop.

The modern day of Café is some diverging future, in which Magic stopped existing, so this 'future' runs parallel to the 'main' future, Like MiyuVerse and PrillyaVerse, only less extreme.

And since Saber died whilst possesing Avalon - thus, after meeting Shirou - she knew where it was located. Andsince their past is the same as in Canon, they simply followed this 'alternate' future. Shirou and Rin died at some point and the same happened to them, they simply followed the theory of 'time/our world as we know it is/exists in a spiral' and reincarnated so far in the future that it is present day.

Um, yeah. I watch too much Doctor Who, I think.

I hope that clears up some confusion, not create more xD

Well, onto the Reviews:

death0887: I hope my A/N explains it :D

Delca: This and Fate Who aren't in the same continuity, so I'm not following that idea. Well, Shirou and a certain tsundere are on the stage, but it might still take some time till they appear xD Dunno about the hair.

the-Lazy-King: I appreciate the Long Review, you don't need to be sorry :3 The Knights will stop hurting soon. And about Emiya that actually was my reasoning. If Emiya is inside, then the parallel Sabers could be too, which would (while funny) ruin the premise of the Story.

XarksTheHunter: ...damn, you foiled my genius plan! *Mwahahaha* ... Ahem, your characterization on him is almost spot on, actually :') He's pretty good at history and biology to your mentioned PE, and he's basically filling Shirou's role as the 'nice, helpful guy in school', minus the dense part. C'mon, they are reincarnations, which puts their mental age into their 20' (at least) for everyone. Percy isn't that dense.

Vhosek: I'm happy it was liked. Wasn't sure if I should do it or not, admittedly. Child self maybe, if they get another Spotlight xD

Knight of Steam: Gil is a pretty no-go. Too many Servants are also not planned, but a few cameos will be freatured

CG-3m1y4: I understand what you mean xD I had to draw him first before I stopped imagining Mashu - my only Problem is that I imagine him way too feminine because of a certain influence by a certain Shielder. The one in the back? I think that's Gareth or Gaheris, admittedly (or the one in the front, if that isn't Gawain) Also, no Magic, no servants. Only flesh-and-blood humans

Perplexing Perplexity: Eh, I dunno. Maybe I will, maybe I won't. Can't decide xD But Artoria reaction to her Counterparts would indeed be hilarious :3

Happy Baking Everyone!