AN: So I decided to make a little hint on Lancer for the incoming stories. If you know the name of his title, then you should know what's coming.


Ch 68 Lancer of Melromarc

Ritsuka can't remember what happened. The only thing he remembers is seeing the Grail pouring blue flames then something just knocked him out. then he remembers, Cedric was with him. He opens his eyes and tries to move, but something was restraining his arms.

"It's no use, Chaldean Master. These chains are enhanced to restrain Mages, curtesy of Caster of Eden." Ritsuka looks to the wall next to him and saw Avenger of the Gallows leaning on it.

"Avenger," Ritsuka said.

"The one and only," She said walking to him. "You know, I expected you to have Servants with you during the task. I'm surprised that you didn't." Avenger stroke his cheek.

"What did you do to Cedric?" Ritsuka asked.

Avenger grazes her finger to his chin before retracting it. "Oh, he's fine. By now he's probably found already by someone under that cellar." She smiles. "It's a coincidence that Lancer of Melromarc was summoned using Cedric's body."

Ritsuka blinks at his name. "Melromarc? I never heard that name before." He said.

Avenger looks at Ritsuka's face. "That's because he was supposed to help Saber of Melromarc in manipulating the King and the so-called heroes in the destruction of their world. By the looks of it, they're almost complete."

Ritsuka gritted his teeth at the words he heard from Avenger. "Why are you aiding this master of yours?" Ritsuka asked.

"It's different for every Servant summoned by him, one side chose to aid him to destroy humans while the other was forced by Command Spells," Avenger said. "I happen to chose to aid the destruction, Lancer on the other hand was forced."

"Avenger," Cedric's voice caused both beings to turn around to see Cedric in a red and green military coat with golden epaulette on both sides of his shoulders. On his left side was a Japanese armor with the edges gold and the plates fading into red to green. He wore grey pants and blackish red boots.

Cedric's appearance didn't change except for his eyes from grey to an apple green. His hair remained the same except the tips faded into a reddish hue.

Lancer looks at Ritsuka then Avenger. "Avenger, you better get going. Master is getting impatient with you," he said to her.

Avenger sighs, "Fine," she turns to Ritsuka and smiles. "Well, I guess this is it, Chaldean master, we won't face off just yet. I have some other tasks to do in the meantime." She walks out of the tomb entrance.

"Oh, don't worry there's a battle coming soon and Voldemort is going to lead the army we provided for him in our stead." Avenger walks off leaving both Lancer and master alone.

Lancer sighs before looking at Ritsuka, "So what now?" Ritsuka asked.

"Now, now I will leave. Without you Chaldea is in disarray, Avenger cast a spell over you so any attempts of your allies in locating you are impossible." Lancer said.

Ritsuka looks at Lancer of Melromarc who looks displeased from this. "Lancer, you seem to hate this." He said.

"This…This is not a warrior should treat a worthy foe." Lancer turns to Ritsuka. "If I have my way, I would challenge you right here and now, in a battle of honor. But this is not the case, I must take my leave, goodbye Ritsuka Fujimaru. We'll meet again." Lancer walks off.

Ritsuka stares at the Pseudo-Servant. "Lancer, there's one question I have for you before you leave." He said.

"What is it?" Lancer asked.

"How come you're using Cedric Diggory's body? He's still alive, and yet you're a Pseudo-Servant." Ritsuka asked a bit confused about his situation.

Lancer sighs and looks to the side. "This body, Cedric Diggory's body was killed in another dimension. A timeline like this one yet completely different." Lancer said.

"I see-"

"Lancer! What are you doing?" Both of them look at Voldemort in Peter's arms with his personal bodyguards by his side. Bellatrix Lestrange and Rabastan Lestrange.

"Lord Voldemort," Lancer said surprised to see him out of his resting place. "What are you doing here?" he asked the shriveled man.

Bellatrix came up to the Servant aiming her wand against his neck. "Don't you dare speak to my lord like that Diggory!" she threatens him.

"As I said before, Bellatrix; I'm a Pseudo-Servant. I'm no longer Cedric Diggory, I'm the Servant Lancer." Cedric explains to her again.

Bellatrix gritted her teeth. "It doesn't matter, you're still Diggory that goody-two-shoes. No matter what you are now." She claims.

"Bella, that's enough," Rabastan said to his sister-in-law.

"Shut up Rabastan, you can't trust any of them!"

"Bellatrix! That's enough!" Bellatrix turns to Voldemort. "I have enough of you saying that Avenger and Lancer is our enemy, can't you see they're doing this for me? Our cause has more power than before!" he said joyfully.

"But-"


"If I hear another word from you, you'll be meeting the ground with your face!" Voldemort threatens her, Bellatrix drops her wand from Lancer's throat. Voldemort smiles at the insane woman. "Good, Bella. That's the good girl I know." He singles Peter to take him forward to Ritsuka.

"Lancer, you may go. I like a moment alone with…Ritsuka Fujimaru." Voldemort said looking at Ritsuka.

"Very well, Lord Voldemort." Lancer walks out of the tomb with Rabastan and Bellatrix following him.

Ritsuka stares at the cowering Peter then at Voldemort. "We finally get to meet after sixteen years Ritsuka Fujimaru. Ritsuka Fujimaru, what a unique and fun name you have." He said. "

"What do you want Voldemort?" Ritsuka asked not scared of the man who changed everything.

"Dear Ritsuka, why harbor this hatred for me?" Voldemort asks playing with him.

Ritsuka chuckles lightly. "I don't know probably you did cause my parents to abandon me with my aunt and uncle's home. Cause both the Church and the Mage's Association problems in the mundane world. I think that is enough to answer your question." He said unfazed from his presence.

"But I did pave the way for you to get where you are now," Voldemort said. "I think some gratitude should be rewarded for my deed."

Ritsuka rolled his eyes at his arrogance. "Yeah…I won't do that,"

Peter gasps then look at Voldemort who just smirks. "You're different from your brother, Ritsuka. When I have my servant trapped him in a room of fire, he lost all of his composer and demands to know what I'm planning." He said. "You however stay calm in the face of danger, maybe you face things that almost threatening as me."

Ritsuka looks at him. "I see you know about my adventures in Chaldea."

"Oh yes, Avenger told me how you faced a want to be god and failed timelines, that's impressive. That feat is worth my every attention." Voldemort said.

"So, what are you going to do with me?" Ritsuka asked.

"Wormtail!" Voldemort called him.

"Y-Yes m-master," Peter stammers as he took out a knife from his pocket while holding Voldemort in his other hand.

Peter place the tip on the blade against Ritsuka's throat pushing it a bit causing it to bleed. Ritsuka remains calm feeling the coldness of the blade against his skin, feeling his blood bleeding out onto the blade. "There, the last ingredient for the brew," Voldemort smirks.

Peter steps away from Ritsuka as Voldemort looks at him, "Thank you Ritsuka for your donation, with this I can have my body back."

"I thought you will ask me to join your side?" Ritsuka said.

"Why should I ask a relevant question such as that?" Voldemort said. "I already know what your answer is."

"Then why my blood?" The Magus asked.

"You think I don't know what happened that night? I remember it clear as day." Voldemort said. "You placed a rune on that crib of yours, that destroyed my body. During the sixteen years, I did some research on what rune you used and find out it was a protection rune."

"That rune protects the caster or anyone around him causing a rebound on the person who wants to bring harm," Voldemort said. "After sixteen years of research and looking at every nook and cranny in dark places I found a brew to restore my body. Plus with the Holy Grail, I can finally reach my goal."

"You'll eventually fail Voldemort; things will bite you in the end." Ritsuka stares at him.

"Ha don't believe in that stuff Ritsuka. Winners will always win in the end. Don't think that your Servants will come and help you, I have something to distract them while my plan is on his way." Voldemort said before signaling Peter to get out.

Peter walks out of the tomb only to stop by Voldemort turning to Avery Jr. "For your failure Avery, go and guard Ritsuka Fujimaru. this will gain any lost reputation you once hold." Voldemort orders the pale wizard.

"Yes, my lord," Avery said stepping inside the tomb.


Stadium

The crowd is getting antsy since Cedric Diggory, the real Cedric was found under the Quidditch storage cellar. The Judges gather inside the Champions tent to discuss what to do next.

Mashu prayed that her fiancé is all right. "Mashu, don't worry. Master is a resourceful one, he can find a way out of this predicament." Bedivere said.

"Bedi is right, if anything that faker should be scared of him," Mordred added to make her feel better.

"Y-Yes, I know that Saber it's just-"

Mashu looks down to see the Judges leaving the tent and get on the stage. Zelretch took the stage, "Due to this unsettling development we hereby cancel the Tri-Wizard Torment." Once he said those words the crowd groans that it came to this.

McGonagall took over after Zelretch. "I know that you all dislike this decision but please understand, even if we continue the fake Cedric has compromised Hogwarts's part in this year's torment." She said. "This Torment is about honor and since Cedric didn't participate in the Third Task it will be not right if we gave him a score that he did not earn."

Many students agree while most hated the idea of canceling a once in a lifetime experience. Hermione looked worried along with the other Chaldean wizards. "What about Ritsuka? He's in danger."

"Yeah,"

"What are,"

"We going to do?" the twins added.

"In the meantime, we have the staff tracking his whereabouts," Holmes said.

"When did you find time for that?" Ginny asked surprised that Chaldea's staff is already on the case.

Draco chuckles sightly. "You contact them when Diggory showed up, didn't you Ruler."

Holmes puffed out a smoke giving them a smirk. "Indeed, Mr. Animusphere. I figured that once Mr. Diggory showed up that the other Mr. Diggory is an imposter. I'm sure that you figure that out Professor," he looks over to Moriarty.

"We yes, Ruler. It's clear that the mysterious master is behind this, he probably sent this imposter to aid Avenger of the Gallows in something." The Archer said.

"But what?" Neville asked getting curious.

"We can only suspect that it's the Goblet. That artifact is dangerous and manages to catch this master's attention." Moriarty continued.

"The Goblet of Fire? Why in god's name would he want that?" Dumbledore asked listening in to the conversation.

"My, we have an eavesdropper here," Reines said.

"I cannot disclose that information to just anyone, it's Chaldea's top-secret other than us Servants," Holmes added.

"But if it's dangerous how come you didn't tell us?" Lily asks the detective.

Gil chuckles. "If we did, you won't believe us." He said making Lily close her mouth.

"S-Sorry, Caster," Lily said.

"Tch, watch your mouth next time mongrel." Gil looks away from her.

"Ahahah, don't mind him Ms. Potter he's always like-"

A huge explosion causes a panic among the crowd. McGonagall covers her face from the flying debris. Zelrtech steps and threw multiple gems creating a translucent shield blocking the rocks. "Headmistress, I believe that everyone should evacuate everyone here immediately."

"Why? It's not like-"

"LOOK!" Baggman looks at what the student was pointing to and saw multiple of Demonic Beast to Bicorns, Soul Eaters, Gazers, and Primordial Beasts coming from the maze.

"W-What are t-those things?" Charles stammers at the sight of them.

Every Servant stood up from their seats. "Demonic Beasts," Holmes said.

"D-D-Demonic B-Beasts?" Sirius questions never heard of the term before.

Remus gasps. "You don't mean those ancient beasts from that old text in the Ministry?" he received a nod from the Servants present.

"W-We have to get out of here! We can't face them!" Remus exclaims causing a panic.

"Everyone, be quiet!" Mashu exclaims causing Romani to be wakened from his sleep bawling out tears.

Caster of the Forbidden Forest tries her best to comfort the young child in her arms.

Mashu's words caused everyone to stop panicking. "I know that you're all scared from the Demonic Beast. However, Kadoc-san and Senpai devise an evacuation plan for this type of situation." She said calming everyone down.

"And what is that plan Ms. Kyrielight? Can't you see that they're Demonic Beast here!" Dumbledore said. "I advise everyone to follow me back to Hogwarts-"

"Shut it old man, you don't have and powers to tell them what to do," Kadoc yelled from the bottom. Dumbledore looks at the white-haired man as he looks at everyone. "Now that everyone's calm please follow Rider, Ruler, Assassin, Caster, and any other Servants to the school." He said.

"And vhat about those Demonic Beast!" A Durmstrange student asked.

"We hold the line here," Kadoc said. "The Chaldean soldiers will set up a second line with back up Servants, now go!" Kadoc yelled.

Marie steps on the bench turning to everyone. "Alright, everyone please stay together. The youngest will be in the center while the oldest will take the rear. We Servants of Chaldea swear onto you that we'll protect you." The Queen of France said in a cheerful voice.

"Alright, this way, this way." Sanson guides the crowd out of the stadium.

"Stay together! No wandering off!" Ushiwakamaru shouts guiding the wizards making sure that no one is left behind.

"Rider-sama, Kadoc-sama said we're needed at the back." Benkei walks up to her.

"Really? I thought Caster or Saber got it handle." Ushiwakamaru said.

"They do, however they got called on to make sure Assassin is prepared for the people." The Lancer said.

"Okay then, let's get to it." Both Ushiwakamaru and Benkei rushes to the back of the group.

Mashu, Galahad, Kiyohime, Elizabeth, Tamamo, and a few others stayed behind to ensure everyone made it out safe. "James-san, Lily-san, Sirius-san, Remus-san what are you still doing here? It's not safe." She said.

"W-We want to help, Ritsuka risk his life to save us so we're returning the favor," Remus claims,

"What about the others?" Galahad asked looking for Charles and Dumbledore.

"They went with the group," Sirius said.


"Tch, cowards. I should've expected that from them." Mordred said tapping Clarent on her shoulder.

"Saber, now it's not the time," Tristan said. "They're still a lot of people here, in a matter of time Zelretch's shield will give out. we must finish here as soon as possible."

"Archer's right, Puppy is counting on us," Elizabeth said.

"So what's the plan? Fujimaru-sama usually has something up his sleeves." Kiyohime said.

"The plan is to hold off the Demonic Beasts as long as we can to let everyone evacuate safely," Kadoc said. "Servants are already stationed at the school, and the Humanity Preservation Army is on its way as we speak." He said.

"Humanity Preservation Army? What does that mean?" McGonagall asked never heard of them.

"In short terms, it's Chaldea's personal army. Ritsuka decides to create an army before the Lostbelts Chaldea was invaded by the enemy with their army causing the Organization to fall. After the Lostbelts Ritsuka decided to establish an army for that reason." Kadoc explains.

James and Lily blinked surprised that Ritsuka has an army under his command. "He sure dedicated to this job," James said impressed by his son.

"Senpai is Humanity's final master, he decided that he needs an army and not just Servants but human as well," Mashu said.

A roar causes everyone to face the shield. The shield was cracking before they know it the whole thing shattered. "Oh, Merlin! Zee shield broke!" Maxime exclaims causing the remaining wizards to panic.

The Demonic beast began to advance. Galahad was about to use his Noble Phantasm when Rider of Atlas jumps in. "Come forth! The Bull that created the Monster of the Labyrinth!"

Under the Rider was a circle of flames, he ran towards the advancing Demonic Beast as the flames engulfed him. The flames dispel revealing a black chariot being pulled by the Cretan Bull.

"Feel the scorching heat of hell! Thiséas Kritikós!"

Rider of Atlas rode the black chariot and the bull heads towards the left side of the army. Once on the other side the Servants and people saw a tower of fire spreading to the other side creating a wall of blue fire in its wake.

Rider rode all the way back to where everyone is gathered. Mashu walks up to Rider with Caster of the Forbidden Forest following suit. "Rider-san, you used your Noble Phantasm to delay the Demonic Beasts?"

"Yep, I already know the risk of using this Noble Phantasm." Rider said. "Though, it's pretty obvious on who I am."

Hermione's mind sparks remembering the first line he spoke. "Oh my god, you're Theseus! The hero who slew the minitour!" she exclaims.

"WHAT!" Everyone exclaims

McGonagall gasps. "Dear Merlin, how are you alive? You're supposed to be dead." She asked.

"Well, I'm a Heroic Spirit. Recorded in the Throne of Heroes, I can manifest as a Servant to aid Ritsuka." Theseus said. "However that's for another time, now we need to continue the evacuation." He said.

"Right, everyone let's continue," Mashu said as everyone continued with the task in hand.


Cemetery

Ritsuka glares at Avery Jr who was looking back outside. "Clear," Avery said before turning back at him.

Avery grabs a rock lying in the corner and slams on the chains that were on the wall. He slams on the metal chains causing it to break. He did the same thing to the other one releasing the Magus.

Ritsuka looks at Avery as he broke off the chains on his wrist. "Why are you doing this?"

"You don't recognize me, master?" Avery said pulling his bangs revealing a pentagram on his forehead.

"Ashiya, so that's why you need Avery's body," Ritsuka said rubbing his wrist.

"Yes, though I'm not really here just using this body as my puppet," Ashiya said. "I'm currently with Semiramis right now overseeing the evacuation."

"I see, so that's their plan. Get me away from the rest of you so I won't be able to boost you all with magical energy." Ritsuka said. "Smart move, however, they missed a step. You Ashiya,"

"Indeed master, but there's another problem. I can't assist you in escaping here." Ashiya said. "There's still Demonic Beasts here for a Second Wave."

"I see," Ritsuka pounders.

"However I manage to retrieve your belongings." Ashiya hands him his gems and the pouch that Zelretch gave him. "That Dead Apostle gave you something that might help you out of this predicament."

"Ritsuka looked in the pouch and saw two summon tickets. "Summon Tickets! This is great." He went and drew a summon circle from the dust in the tomb and place the two golden tickets in the center.

"I will be on the lookout, master. Finish your summoning." Ashyia rushes to the entrance looking out for any Death Eaters or Lancer of Melromarc.

Ritsuka took in a deep breath and resighted his summoning incantation. His Command Seals glowed causing the circle to glow. A flash of light erupts from the circle revealing two Servants in the center.

A pale man with blueish dark hair, dressed in a black suit and wearing a navy-blue trench coat. He is currently holding two katanas on in his coat and the other in his hand.

"I'm the captain of the Shinsengumi's third division, Saitō Hajime. Put some affection and call me Hajime-chan. No, better not. So, you're Master-chan. Heh, don't you have a good expression. Ah, right, right, I'm not good with formalities, so I'll count on you like that." The Saber said.

The other is a woman with black hair with golden eyes. On her head is a headdress that goes with the white kimono. Her kimono has this unique design to it.

"I am the queen of Yamataikoku, Himiko." She inclines her head to Ritsuka. "The mediator of the distant world over the seas and the shrine maiden of light. May my oracle open your path… Eh? I don't look the part? Ri~ght. Well, can't be helped with these looks. … That's what you're thinking, but I predict that you'll soon be all like "Himiko-sama was too awesome!"" The Ruler jokes.

"A Saber and a Ruler Servant. Heh, I'm sure lucky to summon you two." Ritsuka smiles.

"Hey master, where are we? This doesn't look the place that the throne gave us upon being summoned." Saitō said grazing around.

"Oh Saber, stop that. I'm sure master has a good reason why we're here instead of Chaldea we heard about from the throne." Himiko said with a smile.

"Things are complicated now, in short, I have been captured by the enemy. I only escape from my other Servant's puppet he created almost a year ago." Ritsuka points to the man in the entranceway. "To get you two up to speed, there's a man who has possession of an unstable Holy Grail. A Lancer and Avenger Servant is aiding him along with Demonic Beast."

"I see, you have one hell of a problem there, master," Saitō said.

"Agree, Saber I'm concern for your mental health master," Himiko said placing her hand on her cheek.

"I appreciate your concern for me you two, but we need to leave now," Ritsuka said looking at Ashiya's puppet. "Ashiya, is it clear outside?"

"I have no clue, but I will be willing to bet it's not," Ashiya said. "But we have no time to look for another way out. I only found a hidden passage out of this cemetery." The Alter Ego said.

"Right, we should head out now."

Saitō sighs. "Sure thing master,"

Himiko nodded. "Yes, let's get out of here." They all left the tomb following Ashiya's puppet leading the way. They snuck behind some Death Eaters however the strangest thing is that they only met Death Eaters.

"This is strange, no heighten security or Demonic Beast anywhere," Ritsuka said looking around.

"Maybe they dispatched to the school already?" Himiko asked.

"No, if they did I would have heard about it." Ashiya replied, "If anything they want to have master witness something."

"Something? Like what exactly?" Ritsuka asked the Alter Ego who just shrugs.

"Power." They all stopped in their tracks when Lancer of Melromarc materialized before them.

Ritsuka looked at the Pseudo-Servant in the eyes. "Lancer," he said.

"I see you manage to escape with some help from a corpse," Lancer said indicating to Avery Jr.

"Let us go, Lancer," Ritsuka said in a calm voice.

"I can't let you do that Ritsuka, Lord Voldemort wants you to see something before you leave," Lancer said going into an attack position.

"Well, I see there's no turning back from this." Saitō steps forward drawing his sword. "Master, allow me to take this man on."

"Saber…" Ritsuka nodded. "Very well, as your master defeat the Servant before you." He orders him.

Saitō got into position and stare at Lancer. "I see your origins base on your clothing and lance, you're from Japan." The Saber said.

"Indeed, Saber you have this feeling that you are too from Japan," Lancer said.

"Heh, that's correct. Then allow me to do the honors of battling as true warriors of our homeland." Shinsengumi's captain said. "I am Saitō Hajime, the third division's captain of the Shinsengumi. Servant of my master, Ritsuka Fujimaru under the Saber class."

Lancer twirls his lance into a fighting stance. "My master forbids me to reveal his name to you Ritsuka, however, I can say this. I am Lancer of Melromarc, this body's name is Cedric Diggory. My true name is Sanada Yukimura, Crimson Demon of War. The younger brother of Sanada Nobuyuki the head of the Sanada clan. Come, Saber!"

Yukimura launches himself to Saitō as did he interlocking their weapons.


AN: So how do you like it? I will put out Servant Profiles once this story is done. I might not know how long I will upload another chapter; school is a bit hectic now with three exams coming up for me. So expect things to be a lot slower. Please leave a review.