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Note: Keep an open mind :) I've only seen bits/pieces of FGO.
Colorful banners of shimmering gold and vivid blue fluttered in the air. The fragrant scent of flowers wafted through the air. The almost deafening chatter of excitement rose high up in the sky. A shared sense of exhilaration and pride flowing through every citizen who had come out; which by the looks of the crowd seemed to be every man, woman and child. After all, it was a most blessed day. One that no one wanted to miss.
Then, perhaps dressed in his finest attire- a bard of no great importance stepped forward from the crowd with bated breath. His attention turning to the procession in the distance. Their sheer splendor radiating for miles around them. To his credit, he only trembled a little as he gave a deep bow. A slow hush had broken out behind him as he waited for permission to continue. The bard could feel the weight of the crowd's eyes behind him. One did not offend the divine. Then, in the distance after a pause, the barest of nods.
An acquiescence. And with only just the slightest of quiver he his voice he launched into a most wondrous tale.
"The gate was built to be grand. A mighty and splendid display. Tall and wide. Made of the finest glazed bricks laden with trims of gold. A visual feast for the eyes to behold. Such a labor was not an easy one. It took many moons for it to be built. But for glory ? For devotion? Nothing but a trifle! It was made to be a thing of opulence and beauty- if only to be even the smallest bit of worthy.
For the goddess of heaven, of beauty, of war and of love. One who could not be compared. One whose feet did not touch the ground. Her voice is melodic and wonderful. Filling men and women alike with wondrous purpose. Her eyes shine bright like the morning sun. Her smile is like stars in the night. A goddess of the never ending skies. A goddess that truly shines in heaven.
To behold her- is to behold perfection.
Ishtar
For it is such an honor, to have such an esteemed goddess of the heavens bestow her patronage upon this grand city state of Babylonia. She has blessed our many victories in battles. The city blossoms under her care! The city thrives under her grace! The growth of our crops! The Births of sons and daughters! Blessed be are we! We are truly a city guided by the heavens! For her love and affection is felt in every citizen….
….. but no more than our favored ruler.
Our Mighty King!
For the greatest blessing that was bestowed upon the great city was not one of wealth or beauty but of love! A plea from our child king, Gilgamesh! From her humble temple he did send his wish- a most heartfelt desire. A wish that moved the hearts of even the most steadfast! In her everlasting wisdom and clairvoyance- Granted to our king! To grant our gracious kingdom everlasting glory! A child bestowed upon us! A vessel. A most cherished gift! With hair dark as night and eyes blue as the summer sky! A child to share the heart of our beloved king till the promised day!
Pure and blessed by none other than the heavens itself!
Gilgamesh and Rin.
The most holy of unions. Of Heaven and Earth.
... Be you my husband, and I will be your wife..
...by my own god, by my own man…
..All mighty hands of kings and queens
..all that you touch will turn to gold..
Glory to Babylonia! Glory to URUK!"
Berserker almost smiled as Atalanta's jaw dropped to the floor- unable to form words. However it wasn't her lack of words that made him raise an eyebrow. Obviously Rin had used a gem from kid Gil as a catalyst. While all this was certainly...interesting- it wasn't completely out of the realm of possibility when you thought about it. After all, Gil had been more or less vocal in his blossoming feelings for the young Master. Though, for Berserker all this was definitely too flashy for his taste- even if it was all fake. He was not surprised as drums began in the distance signaling the approach of the young child king and his betrothed. Nor was he particularly surprised as Ishtar's signature crown glinted from Rin's head. No, he did not raise an eyebrow at that. What he did raise an eyebrow was the sudden appearance of the child king's other counterparts- the loud mouthed golden Archer and the Caster who was looking quite angry while the latter looked perplexed at best. He flashed a smirk at them before saying.
"Well that's different."
DUNDUNDUN...Oh kid Gil-
Chapters might be coming a bit slower!
