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The following is a fan-based
FICTION
Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Ghoul Root A and Tokyo Ghoul:re and other products related to the TG Series are all owned by Sui Ishida, Shin Towada and Shueisha.
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Chapter 11: A Magus and a Reaper enter in a Bar
Shirou Emiya didn't know what to say when he woke up from his small coma.
To say that he was quite embarassed when he opened his eyes to stare at a familiar blue-haired girl beating the silent but clearly annnoyed Kishou Arima was an understatement.
At first the Magus just gawked at the scene, trying to pick up the few fragmented memories he could grasp in that moment and...
He felt sour filling his mouth as he could distinctly hear the suave and attractive feminine voice that had for many years tried to lure him into his desti-no, the path of self-loss.
His eyes closed as his vision blurred several times, the skin of his right arm switching to the tanned one that reminded him of the grail war.
Her death can be undone.
Shirou gritted his teeth, trying to suppress the insane pressure exerted on his tired mind.
He was saved as a pair of arms engulfed him in an embrace but, to his cynical realisation, it wasn't Illya.
"-sei! You are awake!" The Yonebayashi sobbed loudly in his hospital gown, avoiding to put too much pressure on Shirou's bandaged arm to Shirou's surprise.
"S-Saiko-chan." He should have scolded her, Rin would have told him to in that situation, yet the Emiya merely patted her head, letting her release every worry upon him.
The Magus exchanged a single glance with the single spectator and was stunned to see the Reaper nodding and turning to stare away from their moment, waiting for it to end on its accord.
Finally the teary-eyed girl ended the hug, looking still quite sad.
"There, there.." The girl didn't seem to shy away from his touch and Shirou started to see her image switching to one of a smiling Illya.
His smile grew sad but he didn't show it more than few moments, chuckling at Saiko's concern. "It's alright, Saiko-chan. See? There's nothing wrong."
Until he spoke, the investigator-in-training was totally taken my his petting, then she froze and retracted herself from his warm hand, her pleased expression turned into a pout with her arms crossed close to her developing chest.
"Baka-sensei, you could have just refuse fighting Shinigami-baka."
"S-Saiko-chan, you shouldn't disrespect Arima-san-" "As if!"
She turned around to glare at the visibly awkward prodigy and continued to do so until Shirou finally reached for her and pulled her into another embrace, his head sitting above hers.
A nostalgic feel stirred in his mind as he could see a mini-Rin in that exact moment in the girl's place.
"Saiko-chan, Arima-san did nothing wrong but follow the quickiest way to finish the spar."
She tried to move away from him, for a moment the Emiya thought she was preparing herself to pounce upon the unsuspecting investigator. "He still hurt you-"
"And I hurt him. We are even."
That actually ended Saiko's attempt, the girl pausing for a moment to let his words soaks in her own mind.
Deflating at the results of her thoughts, Shirou merely pulled her closer, this time she didn't put any resistance to this.
"You are worried, Saiko-chan, and there is nothing to be actually ashamed for.. the issue is that you were hurting someone that did nothing wrong."
She sighed calmly, letting her head fall onto his chest, her blue eyes staring to Shirou's amber ones.
"Shirou-sensei, why are you such a baka?"
His lips twitched in amusement at the light-hearted question and he replied with a wider smile.
"Maybe I am a baka afterall?"
The girl seemed to be thinking deeply about it before shaking her head.
"No." She stated blankly, as if a matter of fact. "That was just a brain fart. That's what it was, yes.."
Silence fell between the two for at least two whole minutes, then the door of the room opened and an old doctor entered the place, distracted by the documents he was reading.
"Emiya-san, I heard you were awake and, since you have mostly recovered, you could sign this document to.. leave with a cast." The doctor stared at the girl sitting on Shirou's laps, God knows which thoughts were storming his poor mind.
The Emiya stuttered in embarassment. "I-It's not like it seems!"
The old man continued to stare more before a hand grasped at his arm. "Emiya-san is correct, nothing wrong was happening."
The cold tone sent shivers to the weak bones of the doctor, whom finally noticed Arima's presence. "A-Arima-san, I wasn't expecting you to be already out of-" "Indeed, now please deliver the forms to Emiya-san."
Gulping down at the brutal interruption, the doctor complied by giving the files to the shocked Magus.
Shirou signed the papers and, few minutes later both him and Saiko were out of the Hospital.
"It's early afternoon, Saiko-chan. Do you think Anteiku is still open?"
The girl hummed in her thoughts, walking by Shirou's side, before nodding. "I think they should be still open for another hour before doing their afternoon break."
The Emiya patted her head, showing his appreciation, but stopped as he felt a familiar stare upon him.
"Arima-san?"
The Reaper was patiently waiting in front of the hospital as the Magus noticed his attention upon him.
The duo was close enough for the Investigator to hear him, making it noticeable by his quizzical glint which Shirou replied calmly. "Would you like to join us for some coffee?"
Saiko seemed annoyed by the fact her Sensei had proposed such thing to someone as dull as was Arima Kishou and was even more irked by the curt nod from the white-haired man, that started to follow them towards the 20th Ward.
To say that Irimi Kaya was conflicted about Shirou's visit was an understandment.
She was happy to see the funny red-haired young man be safe and just a little wounded, appreciating that little Saiko was there with him looking fine and all.
The issue in that scene was the unexpected guest for that day.
She had seen multiple times in the past the Reaper in action, killing Ghouls without discrimination nor hesitation.
There were also rumors regarding kills accomplished with simple things like an umbrella.
Irimi didn't want to die because of an umbrella!
Enji had seemingly managed to keep his flirty self even in front of the incredibly unnerving man with the intense, cold eyes.
Her mood improved as Shirou spoke of a spar which ended in a draw, a smile creeping in her face by the small image of Arima being maimed by someone as normal as her little interest.
Yet it was the fact someone as 'weak' as Shirou had managed to not only fend off but also wound the CCG's Reaper that made her attraction even more stronger than before.
In her eyes, Shirou had just turned into the best BF material she had ever seen.
Yes, he was a human but... they could have worked a way.
"S-Shirou-san?"
The young man looked away from his cup of warm coffee to look at her expectantly.
"A-A-Are you free this friday?"
Please, please, please!
He scratched the back of his head, a goofy smile in his handsome face.
Please!
"A-Actually I've a long shift this friday. I-I'm sorry, Irimi-san."
*&=%!
While a enraged storm seeked destruction and death within the waitress, the young woman kept her composure surprisingly blank as she nodded at the disappointing rejection.
Another time, she mused, there is time...
"Irimi-san?" Shirou asked calmly, seemingly unaware of her attempt. "Touka-san and Ken-san have already finished their shift?"
The waitress paused for a moment, then she nodded. "Yes. Touka went for a walk while I think Kaneki returned to his flat."
He nodded and was about to return to his cup- "Actually I think Hinami is still awake at this hour. Do you want me to call her there?"
The Emiya smiled, curious to see how much the shy girl had changed since their first and last encounter. "If it isn't too much, sure."
Irimi nodded and walked towards the staircase which Shirou had visited last time.
Few minutes later, a smiling Hinami opened the door and noted him sitting by the counter.
"Shirou-san!" The vibrant brunette skipped to him and sat on the free seat by his side.
"Hinami-chan! Good to see you too. Also, before I forget, this one is Saiko, an 'apprentice of mine'."
The extrovert teen stared at the curious, introvert one. "I'm Saiko Yonebayashi."
"Hinami Fueguchi, Saiko-senpai."
Blue eyes blinked in surprise at the unexpected honorific but Saiko returned Hinami's smile with a small one of her owns. "Nice to meet you, Hina-kohai!"
The tone which it was said that reply sent some curious chills on Shirou's back, similar to the ones he would get when someone stroked Rin's ego.
Yet, seeing the two girls chatting to each other was quite heartwarming and the Magus let them socialise with each other.
Maybe he will come to regret that choice but, for now, it seemed like those two were already the best of the friends.
AN
Something very hidden in this chapter: while Hinami and Saiko are enjoying their little time together, Kaneki, Touka and Nishiki are fighting Tsukiyama at the Church.
Soo.. Aogiri kidnapping Kaneki soon? Yep, but the torture will not be as long as canon since Shirou will study the case of Kaneki's disappearance on his own and dispense justice against the aggressors.
Review Q&A!
Ezeakel: Thank you!
KRKing: Thank you!
PervyPanda: Shirou is the main hero so Batman would fit and Arima is a proper Robin since he couldn't lead without orders. Urie is going to appear in one-two chapters as I wish to bring on a character we have already seen but need more love.
Yolea Irk's: YES! SAIKO'S MAMAN NEEDS VENGEANCE! Also Arima considers Shirou the rightful King, but he will act passively since he just needs to trim the edges of Shirou's mind to fit more a stable but ruthless King. About UBW, Shirou is not 'strong' to face off Gil, he is literally made to win against Gilgamesh. It is stated by Nasu himself that UBW exist as a perfect counter to Gate of Babylon since Shirou is more experienced with what he has in his Reality Marble and copies the Gate content in UBW. Gilgamesh was also a moron because he didn't use Ea inside the Noble Phantasm since, after watching Fate/Oath in the Snow movie, Shirou cannot withstand Enuma Elish, not even with UBW fully deployed against it.
ThatIdioticMelody: Thank you! And I'm not doing cliffhangers (Always at least)...
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DDD Hunter: I already stated that Shirou doesn't have the Post!HF puppet body because I found that part of the ending quite confusing, thus he is fully human. What I meant as a puppet is what Kaneki was in Eto's and Arima's big scheme. Shirou should have been a goofy, malleable heir for the 'succession' but Arima now knows that he is not a heir... HE IS KING!
