An Apostle's Fate Chapter 1: A Rocky Start, a fate/stay night fanfic

An Apostle's Fate

Chapter 1 : A Rocky Start

Swirl of the root

Within the vast realm surrounding great Akasha, something truly unexpected appeared. It was not something of great power or knowledge, but rather a small thing of interest. A human Soul which retained its identity.

Though to be fair, one can only expect such a strange occurrence when it comes to a being originating from beyond the Kaleidoscope. No one truly knew how it happened, perhaps only the Root itself truly knew, but it would remain a mystery for quite some time. The root itself was curious concerning the new being and especially the small sliver of Power connected to said being. It was a fragment of something far stronger...A [SYSTEM] of sorts.

Whatever it brought, it would certainly bring change to the world.

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[/] POV

'It was dark…..

Darker than anything I had ever sensed.

I could feel as my body tried to move in this strange void...Wait. Was I even…... Did I even have a body right now?

I was supposed to be….I can't remember my….

I can't remember my name. Nor can I remember my body. Everything is just gone…...Neat!

Dead, that is what I am right? Right!'

"Hahahahahaha! Hahaha! I can't even remember how I died!" I continue to laugh into the void around me. What else is there to do after all! Might as well-

The Hell is wrong with you lady?

With that, my laughter is immediately cut off by an ethereal male voice.

"Who's there!" I yell out as I try to look around in the unending nothingness around me. 'I would rather be left unjudged as I scream into the void.'

I thought you were laughing though

"Once again, who is there? And can you read my mind!?" I question.

Rather than being ignored, I am made aware of something else. A sudden blue light shimmers through the darkness illuminating my surroundings. While I did find myself in this strange void, it was...clearer now. I could see small particles floating around. Were they...coming from me.

Technically yes, they are Spiritrons.

The voice sounds out again. I rip around and somehow am able to turn towards the voice. The small shining light now before me was what truly drew my interest. It seemed to be...A floating box?

I am hardly a floating Box, Lady!

I flinch backwards, but I gain no distance from the entity. I slowly observe the strange thing before eventually asking it, "What….Who are you? Can you tell me….where I am?"

The strange cube shakes itself as its sole glowing eye furrows.

My Name is Cypher! A highly advanced Reality altering [Game] System and you will treat me with the respect I d̵̛̳̟̽͂ȩ̵̮̝̇̏̈́͌s̴̮͆̌̔è̵̹͉͌̄̄r̴̛͖̻̒͘v̵̺͇̘̋͂̿̽ē̴̤̪͒!̵̱̫͇̩̂̌̕?̶̧̱̙́̈!̴̠͕̐́A̷̙̹̞̔ͅH̷̘͔͎̺͒̎̀Ź̴̥̑A̵͎̳̺̓̔͝Ḩ̴̲͎̰̽Ă̷͔̲͉A̵̹̜̓̍̽͝H̷̡̨͖̼͒̄͆̕!̴̘̊̿̉̆!̶͉̀̀̍̂!̷̤̦͛̇̕?̵̳͇̼̀̈́̾

He suddenly starts glitching out all of a sudden. Blue sparks fly around him before he eventually freezes in space. A few seconds go on as I hold my breath, or whatever I have right now, in anticipation.

That was embarrassing….

Fine then, new start, cause we don't have a lot time apparently

First off Lady! You and I are now stuck together!

My Master fucked up, got killed, and is also the reason your ass is 6 feet under.

I am a shitty remnant of what I was, and you are a soul that is deteriorating by the seconds.

We are both fucked and the only way to fix this is if we connect.

So here we go.

More silence ensues for a few more seconds before suddenly a strange popup appears before me.

[Congratulations, you have been chosen to be the user of the GAMER SYSTEM]

[Do you accept]

[Y/N]

'What...A gamer? I….I have heard of this...And I...I want to live." I think to myself. No matter what, I wanted to live after all. The choice was obvious.

"YES! I accept!" I yell out as I tap the popup and accept the contract.

Small flashes of light spark out from the cypher and head over to me. It sends an electric sensation throughout my being as some sort of...connection is formed between us. My form...regains some type of sensation and my sight improves by a minor degree.

Good, it seems you can listen at least.

Listen up, I am still weak as shit and won't be giving you any choices on this.

I need you to survive and you won't have the standard options. Heck, I even need to adjust the mechanics to this setting. I hate it.

Anyway, give me your name will you?

"Me? I...I'm not sure. I was certain I had one, but I simply ca-"

Claudia it is!

Now then, your skills.

I stare in front of me as another popup appears. I quickly read through them.

[Skills acquired:]

Gamer's body(passive) LV=max

(Your body behaves as a video game character would. [Critical existence failure] Until all HP is depleted, you will operate at peak efficiency. Fatal wounds will add extra damage to the attack but will not result in death. Death is only caused by HP.)

Gamer's mind(passive)LV=max

(Your mind is covered by an impenetrable defence. Mental influence and Attacks are prevented.)

O̵b̶s̴e̴r̸v̵e̶(̷a̶c̸t̸i̴v̴e̴)̸L̷V̵=̷ ̷1̸

I̶D̶ ̴c̷r̷e̶a̴t̴e̵ ̴L̷V̷≠1̷ ̶

I̵D̷ ̶e̸s̸c̸a̶p̵e̷ ̶L̶V̴=̵1̸

Hey Cypher...What is going on with the last three skills?

Yeah yeah, I'm on it.

So this Bullshit is actually happening. The SYSTEM isn't strong enough to even impose these skills over reality. This means I need to adjust them to the setting.

[Compiling….Processing…..Success]

Mystic eyes of Analysis (Augment) LV=1

( Functionally similar to Observe. Higher levels will allow it to analyse make-up, properties, personal information, and eventually history.)

Mundo Ludum (Reality Marble) LV=1

(Functionally identical to ID create. LV=30 unlock: Dungeons that have been completed can be summoned in a combat encounter with all inhabitants acting as servants to the Gamer)

Reality Crasher (Unique skill) LV=1

( Used to destroy personal IDs. Skill level influences capabilities ranging from escape, infiltration and eventually destruction. Definition is broadened and will be able to infiltrate spaces isolated from reality at higher levels. Can be used on Bounded Fields)

"Oh wow….Aren't these really good? And...A reality Marble? That sounds familia-"

Don't care.

Need to do your character now.

So will I choo-

Nope, Character creation is broken. I can create a human body, but a human isn't worth much where we are going. I'm modelling your new body with a sample I still have of my Master's old Harem.

[Preset has been selected]

[Loading (Kiss-Shot Acerola-Orion Heart-Under-Blade)]

[…...compiling…..processing….accepted]

'I was unsure on the name, but..it also felt familiar in the end.' Before I could inquirer further, Cypher pipes up once more

Oh! Looks like you get a choice after all

You get to choose a class.

Mage, Warrior or Rogue

"Do I...Do I know what world I am actually going to? I think I remember the setting, but…...I can't remember.

That is probably due to the spiritrons you have already lost.

Don't worry though, I got a decent scan of you earlier and I think I might be able to restore your memories of this reality later on. For now though, you still have to choose.

"I…..I guess….I….I think I will take the Rogue class then. I...I don't feel like I might be especially brave...or good in fighting.

Good enough for me.

[Rogue class selected (Urchin)Tier 1]

Urchin = First Tier of the rogue tree. Grants 1 STR, 1 END, 2 AGI, 2 MIN, 2 CHA, 2 LUC per level up.

[Processing...]

[Generating Stat sheet. Human average of 20 is provided.]

Claudia von Mondrecht

Lv= 1 (0/100 XP)

Class = Rogue

Sub class = Urchin

Race = V̶a̶m̸p̸i̷r̷e̸

Title = none

Hp = 2000 HP (LV x END x 100)

Hpr = 20 HP/m (LV x END x 1)

Damage Reduction = 2 (END/10 + ARMOR)

Stats()

Strength = 20

Endurance = 20

Agility = 20

Mind = 20

Charm = 20

Luck = 20

Magic Parameters ()

Od = 195

Circuit Quality = E

Circuit Quantity = 13

Origin = Uknown

Element = Uknown

Magic

Mundo Ludum (Reality Marble) LV=1

(Functionally identical to ID create. LV=30 unlock: Dungeons that have been completed can be summoned in a combat encounter with all inhabitants acting as servants to the Gamer)

Skills,

Augments

Mystic eyes of Analysis (Augment) LV=1

( Functionally similar to Observe. Higher levels will allow it to analyse make-up, properties, personal information, and eventually history.)

Unique skills

Reality Crasher (Unique skill) LV=1

Inventory,

Well, I have several issues or at least questions. First of all, why the name Claudia Van Mondrecht?

You are becoming a Vampire, nothing more.

Be happy you didn't get something ridiculous.

Besides, I would rather we left now. Prepare yourself, "Claudia"!

The little bastard didn't even give me time to reply as my world suddenly goes white.

02.11.1160

Western Carinthia

My senses eventually return to my body and the smells of nature greet my nose. I slowly open my eyes to a beautiful sunrise appearing on the horizon. I quickly give myself a look over and see that I was wearing a rather exquisite red dress. The other thing of note was the two wonderful orbs hanging from my chest. They….They were big. Far bigger than anything than I was used to for certain. The luscious blonde hair hanging down my shoulders was also a nice addition. I...I might actually like this.

The landscape is rather wonderful to be honest. A wonderful plain, with a small creek in the distance. I can even see a road a bit further away.

'The sun wasn't hunting me. I considered that rather interesting to be honest. I guess I'm not that type of Vampire then.' I pondered. Rather than continue the line of thought, I continue breathing in my surroundings.….The air was clean and fresh, wildlife was near, and-

[Error detected. Race known as Vampire cannot be implemented in this reality]

What? Cypher, what does t his mean?

I fucked up.

Sorry about this, but I think it may hurt

[Calculating Solution…..Solution found.]

Race has been changed to Dead apostle.

LV 1 does not allow higher evolutions.

Race is changed to "The Dead"

...Compiling…..

Option unavailable as Violation of Gamer's mind would ensue

…..Finding new solution

…..Solution found

.…. Conditions are below recommended setting

…..Emergency resources will be sussed to compensate

…..Processing

…..Success

Race change to "Ghoul" Successful.

HP is lowered to 1

"Wait what?" I stammer out. Less than a second has passed and my vision dwindles. I collapse to the ground in an uncomfortable position, my limbs are bent and yet my senses were fading.

'The limbs I felt such joy in feeling were suddenly taken away again. I don't know why…..what is this…..Why am I…. What will I become?...' With my final thoughts dwindling, my world turns to black.

Author's note: So yeah. This is a story I had been thinking of for a while. I never liked the general lack of Dead apostle stories here so I decided to make some.

Hope you enjoy.