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Chapter 28: Whispers in my head


While Shirou didn't know how to feel about the outfit that the Kaleidoband had provided, he was actually enjoying the benefits that came with this form.

He appreciated the good boost it gave as a start but he had started to be interesting.

Jumping between roofs, he felt almost like an hero described in some comics and it was enough to make him smile as he speeded through buildings.

He moved as he had yet to scout Fuyuki for possible other Servants' attacks.

After having left Sella and Leysritt back home and having asked to Illya to not leave the house he had left once again to search for any other dangerous individuals.

Diamond had advised for a patrol around the city as it had perceived other unusual energies.

That meant that something much bigger than he thought was happening in Fuyuki and he had to stretch his abilities to the best this time.

Until now nothing had caught the attention of the Mystic Code, but the young Emiya felt that something was wrong.

As he moved closer to the Ryuudou Temple, Diamond started to glow for a moment, urging the young protagonist to halt his movements.

"There is an energy pattern in the near temple, Shirou-kun! I think it's not going to be easier as earlier."

Looking in the Temple's direction, Shirou could barely see a big figure just waiting there.

With a jump, the young Emiya reached the entrance of the courtyard and could see more clearly the large man.

"Puny child, I knew that this task was not going as easy as the two weaklings had said. But I think I will enjoy a warmup before returning to my prime role of Imperator and Ruler of Everything."

Shirou frowned but changed his class to Saber, knowing that only one class could be as humongous as the arrogant giant.

"Mh, no response? But what could I expect from someone so much incompetent as a youngling. Your time has come as Emperor Gaius Caesar is going to destroy you and your ideals."

Still unaware of whom he was fighting, Diamond decided to provide some extra informations.

"Shirou-kun, that's the cruel Emperor, Caligula. Beware of his might as he is truly a monstrous Berserker."

With a roar the Servants launched himself towards the Mystic Hero, punch ready to hit the child.

Using Saber's reaction time, Shirou was barely able to dodge the swift attacks of the Berserker and he had to sometime use Impurus to deviate the strikes from hitting his slower form.

"Retreating immediately in this boring, defensive stance? You truly think that I'm going to tire myself anytime soon? HOW DARE YOU!"

With a vigorous backhand, Shirou was sent against the building, cracking the wall of the temple.

"H-How should I deal with that monster?!"

Try to unbalance his guard. He's being far too much offensive to be able to defend himself from a counterattack.

Shirou's eyes widened as he looked around for whose had spoken to him.

Then, he looked at the partly glowing gem on his right arm.

...What?

Blinking blankly at this, he was barely able to glance at the incoming Servant.

Using the advice he had just received, Shirou abandoned his guarded stance and proceeded to hit the exposed leg of the Berserker.

"-GAH!"

The young Emiya didn't cease his attacks as he started to gain ground on the weakened behemoth.

Several gashes appeared in the incredibly hard skin of Caligula and the surprise had yet to wane at the unexpected counterassault.

Suddenly the Servant moved quickly away from the now winning Shirou and looked positively furious at the impressive slashes to his body.

"T-This! I WILL NOT LET YOU GO NOW!"

Dark smoke covered Shirou's eyes as the courtyard was replaced by a black void.

Up in the sky was what seemed to be a complete eclipse.

USE MY NOBLE PHANTASM. NOW!

Without a single doubt, Shirou readied Impurus in his hands.

NOW SAY 'IMPURUS ANIMAE ARTHUR'.

"IMPURUS ANIMAE ARTHUR!"

A blueish energy encased the sword and, slashing it forward, a dark-blue beam left the blade and speeded against the unaware Berserker.

"Flucticulus Dia -Guh!" The blast hit the Servant's chest fully as once again the dark void was replaced by the Temple's courtyard.

"D-D-Damn you!"

Caligula was enveloped in a purple mist and was consumed by it. The glowing mist soon was absorbed by Diamond.

Sighing, Shirou decided to rest for a moment and understand what had happened during the fight.

"Who was advising me there, Diamond?"

The Kaleidoband stood silent for a few seconds. "That was Mordred-chan, Shirou-kun!"

How dare you call me with that mocking title! I'm Sir Mordred for you, you useless wristband.

A dark cloud appeared just above Shirou's left wrist. "Why is everyone so mean to me..."

Shirou sweatdropped at the exchange before trying to console the depressed Mystic Code.

"I don't hate you, Diamond. It's just you are eccentric most of the time."

The cloud bursted like a bubble. "I know that, Shirou-kun. That's why you are my favourite Master."

Shirou frowned at that declaration. "Favourite.. Master? But I am your first Master."

Diamond had the decency to look embarassed at this typo before continuing.

"I know about that but... you are still the best in my book."

As the young Emiya was about to continue, a loud yell interrupted the discussion.

We were talking about me! Stop whining at each other and return to the serious issue here!

"W-What do you mean, Mordred-san?"

I was supposed to have returned back in that blasted Grail, yet I'm still here with Atalanta and this big guy.

How dare you call me 'big guy'! I'm Gaius Caesar, the greatest Emperor of Rome!

Hello Shirou-san.

Shirou looked confused at this and decided to question the Mystic Code. "Diamond?"

The aforementioned Kaleidoband hummed. "Oh! That's what makes me different from Ruby-neechan and Sapphire-neechan. You see, Shirou-kun, Zelretch-jiji gave me the opportunity to not only store Servants ability but also their souls."

"WHAT!" The synchronized word made Shirou flinch for a moment.

"But I hope they can be released... am I right?"

Diamond hummed once more. "I can't do that yet, Shirou-kun, I think we have to reach for Zelretch-jiji to do so."

So we are stuck there until we reach that napping, old man!

I demand to be immediately released and you shall do so as I'm the grandest Emperor.

This is interesting...

Shirou sighed as he knew this situation had just got more and more difficult to understand.

"I know it's not a situation you wish to be at the moment, Mordred-san, but as Diamond said, we need this Zelretch's help to get you out of him."

This is so unfair...

...

As Shirou was about to continue his apology, the third and kinder voice spoke.

There's no need to apologise, Shirou-san, as it's not your fault that we had been summoned in this place.

Those welps shall pay for having set to this unjust predicament!

Their trickery against me shall be paid with their brutal death!

See? You need to worry to beat those two troublemakers and have us removed by this Zelretch.

Shirou smiled at the reasoning and unconsciously bowed. "Thank you, Atalanta-san."

He could see her returning the smile with one of her own in his mind. It was nothing, Shirou-san.

"Wait!" Diamond exclaimed, once again glowing. "I detect several Prana's patterns being released. It's nearby the Tohsaka's Mansion."

"Rin!" Eyes wide open, Shirou got up and moved once again in the roofs.

Unknowingly, two beings had just watched the previous battle.

"Interesting child. His soul does show pure determination in saving his precious people. What an unique youth."

Dante looked quizzically at the silent Assassin. "Is there a reason why you seems relieved at seeing the child survive?"

Caught once again by the teasing Caster, Assassin merely stared at the now distant Shirou.

"That's what I'm trying to understand.." He replied to himself. "And I hope to find those answers I seek.."

Why this child felt familiar and why he felt proud of when he beat Berserker?


AN

I just returned home and god I will never return to this 'house near nature'. So many annoying bugs and lunch had been bland. I'm usually not that much whining but I hate so much places with so many bugs and insects flying around while you eat some poorly-cooked steak.

Anyway I decided to readjust the limits of parts for this last segment to an higher number but I cannot divulge it rn.

Lastly, 500 Favourites Milestone reached! Thank you all for your support!

Review Q&A!

MWkillkenny84: Lo Spartaco in questa fanfiction è Rider, non Berserker come in Fate/Apocrypha. La grande differenza è che questo personaggio è prima della sua perdità della sanità dovuta alla costante lotta nel Colosseo. Il suo Noble Phantasm è infatti estremamente differente dalla sua versione Berserker.

Reishin Amara: I had decided to put him there for other reasons but yes, Fate Zero Accel Order was incredibly good for me to play. Sad thing I had very weak Servants and had to proceed through the story thanks to other players Servants. It was even more sad that I was unable to finish it, being stuck at 30+ missions done...

merendinoemiliano: I still quite surprised Dante has not chosen as a Servant in Canon. I would have liked to see him in FGO but was presented with 'Leonardo'. Actually, I'm surprised there's a general lack of European Heroes in general recently...

kagemoto: He's going to damage the two Avengers' plan a lot. He will be essential for Shirou winning the last challenge of this Arc.

YuukiAsuna-Chan: I will see if I want to remove it by the rewrite I planned for this Arc while I post Arc 2. I still thought this is quite an harsh judgement on a character I planned to have the same importance of Issei or someone even less important.

zeek17: Mr. Zeek17, if you keep posting this kind of Spam, I will be more than happy to follow FF rules and have you reported for Spamming in the Review section.