"Cheer up sweetie, I'm sure your next job interview will be successful" Came the consoling voice from my phone.
"Yeah, except this is my third this month…" I said bitterly.
My mom (bless her soul) had none of it "Listen here mister, the first six-to-twelve months are the hardest, not to mention it has barely been two months since you finished your studies! You shouldn't be so hard on yourself!"
Or not hard enough...
I believe introductions are in order. My name is Aaron Eagle, freshly graduated, 20 years old.
I'm an oddball in sense that I have no real passion for what I want to learn. The only reason why I even chose IT school was because I spend most of my time on a computer as my "escapism." Because of that I'm kind of an introvert. Games and Anime are the few things I can speak my mind about, so I have a hard time socialising. I can't really talk about things that I have no clue about.
From this one can deduce that I was bullied, my scrawny build didn't help much either. Neither did the cruelty I faced when you look around the daily horrible shit some people go through. Yet even with this I know how much worse of a situation I could be in. I can appreciate what I have, a supporting, caring family with two older siblings.
Still, one can't help but have escapist fantasies. Sometimes I wish I was in a world where my knowledge of the plot could be used for something. However I'm also aware that I would come to regret it and just cause a mess. After all, one should be careful what they wish for.
I was having a VR party with few of my friends I met online, when I got the call telling me that I did not get the job. It just killed my mood, so I'm currently on a Bus to catch a train home.
"You still there?"
"Sorry, just zoned out. I'll be home soon, cya and love you!"
"Love you too sweetie, take care~!" I ended the call… She was energetic as ever I suppose.
It was starting to get dark, it's not really a surprise, after all it was winter.
I put my phone back into my red winter jacket. A Few more stops and I reach the station. I put on my wireless headphones to listen to some music. As I look out the window I see my reflection. Chocolate brown hair and eyes paired with a melancholic expression.
Even though they don't think it… I can't help but feel like I'm a disappointment to my family. My siblings performed better at school. They knew what they wanted to do with their lives, I don't.
I'm lazy, and I lack goals.
…
I shook my head to dispel the thoughts. They wouldn't think that of me. Geez, it's not like my life is over and done for.
The Bus stopped, I got up and took off my headphones, as I stepped out the bus…
"Achoo!" I sneezed. Damn winter co-
The first thing I noticed is the dead silence in an urban city.
"Huh?" The second thing I notice is that it is darker than it should be. I check my phone and it is 15:56.
I looked up, and came the third.
My environment was alien. This urban section was distinctly eastern. And there was a lack of litter on the streets.
Where was I? Why was I? When was I? These questions, like a cycle, kept repeating in my head as I was trying to comprehend my situation. I could feel my heart beating in my throat.
Now I usually watch Anime Dubbed (heresy, I know) so imagine my surprise when I could read kanjis. You see, I found myself near a train station of some sort. I hear an announcement for a train to arrive in Fuyuki. Then break out in sweat as my eyes catch sight of the digital clock hung above one of the platforms.
2004/2/2 21:36
It was a miracle that I did not have a panic attack.
My mind was racing, like a vehicle on a track. Why? How? This must be a freakin dream! Truck-kun got me on the sidewalk!
I walked and walked, until I just saw a bench and sat down. I was in a park. Deep breaths. Inhale. Exhale. I repeated this five times. Okay, let's try rationalizing. As much as I want it to be, this can't be a dream. I never had lucid dreams before, why should it start now?
Second... If I was right about what this all is, should I complain that I did not get any OP Gamer systems to help me do things? Pfffh of course I'm not worth the effort. Why would I? Fuck you primordial dieties or I dunno who designs those in power fantasy Self Inserts. "Picsába" (Fuck) I cussed in my language.
Hey, you have to vent somehow!
Not to mention I'm in a universe where the fundamental operations of the world make college courses look easy.
Sure I play FGO and watched the animes, and have basic understanding of all 3 routes, but when it comes to technicalities I have no freakin clue how half the shit works!
My left hand started to hurt! I looked at it and this is the creampie on my suffering; Command seals.
"Huh, would you look at that, I'm gonna die," I remarked a bit too calmly. Guess my mind just broke.
Well, since I have no clue how to draw a summoning circle, that leaves me with two options.
First: Go to the church, give my seals to Kirei and if Gilgamesh is around, I can Any% speedrun death by calling him a mongrel". Who knows, maybe with that I could actually wake up back home. But I'm not suicidal.
Second, I find Shirou and become besties with him (should be easy, knowing him) and actually taste his divine cooking which will most likely question my sexuality.
…
Don't judge me, Shirou Emiya is Shirou Emiya.
One problem though…
Where does he live again? Surely not the modern-looking district.
I'm totally lost.
Wind picked up, and now that I...well accepting is a strong word for it but It's starting to get really chilly here. "I should find some shelter." I mutter to myself as I get up from the bench.
I start walking, but then I hear something land behind me.
I couldn't blame him for his decision. He was dragged into this without knowledge and without consent after all. From what little interaction we shared, he seemed a sincere and genuine person. He was certainly better than his father when it comes to morality. I wouldn't be surprised if he was never aware of the things Kiritsugu did. So when I wished him well, I meant it. But that left me with two hours at best to find another Master. By now more than half-an hour has passed with still no Master in sight.
"!" I felt a mana surge not far from my position, grasping at the chance, I changed directions. With Servant speed it didn't take long. He was around the same age as my previous Master. While his expression was neutral, his eyes were telling me that he wasn't all here at the moment.
There are Command Seals on his left hand. It seems I may be fortunate,
I still had time, I do not sense any Servant nearby so he either has none, or they're simply away. If I want to negotiate with him, the time is now. Just as he was about to leave, I descended from the trees. He whipped his head around as I no doubt gave him an unintentional scare.
"I'm servant Saber, have you summoned your Servant yet?" I asked bluntly and cut straight to the point.
His eyes go wide, he was clearly nervous. Is he perhaps also someone who got dragged into this? If I was not pressed for time, maybe I could have seen that angle. Too late for that.
After a moment of pause he answered, "A-and If I say no?"
My mouth curled upwards ever so slightly. "Then I would like to make a pact with you."
He swallowed loudly. He looked at his left hand intently, his expression shifted between a myriad of emotions, a combination of fear, anxiety. Perhaps I should tell him that quitting is an option. It would hurt my options, but I am unwilling to drag reluctant people into this.
Just as I was about to voice my thoughts, he said. "Uhhm, I'm not a magus and I don't know how to bind you."
Thankfully the grail granted servants knowledge to help Masters in such occasions.
"Hold out your hand, and chant an oath. There is a formant incantation associated with summonings, but it isn't a prerequisite to form a pact with an already summoned Servant."
After a second of hesitation he reached his hand out, and started to concentrate.
"Let our pact cut through destiny to reach our goals, without sacrificing our virtues which we grew under. May this contract be strong enough to sweep evil away, and let the good which we struggle for worth it in the end. If you accept this pact, answer my call!"
"I, Servant Saber accept your call, from now I will be your sword, Master!" A bond is forged. The connection has been established... Interesting, despite not being a mage, I can feel him supplying me with magical energy, and not a negligible amount at that!
My master scratched the back of his head. "Eh, Aaron is fine, Saber. Being called master makes me feel uncomfortable."
I nodded in acceptance, it is understandable that it could feel uncomfortable.
"By the way Saber… What happened to your previous Master?" he asked… nervously? Does he believe him to be dead?
"He did not want blood on his hands so he gave up his Command Seals, but not before using his last one to give me enough energy to find a Master," I answered, hoping I could sooth his concerns.
It did not. it seemingly had the opposite effect.
His eyes widened, lips quivering as he muttered something that I knew not the meaning of.
"F-forest of no return!"
Beta: The Royal Protector
That's hell I've walked into.
Hello dear readers! Yes another Self Insert for you to enjoy, My friend and I talked about story ideas and such, and this came out. He went full "Write that down!" mode and here it is.
I have basic knowledge of events and such and while I do my best to try being consistent with the laws of Fate it will be hard because this whole universe makes college courses look easy mode. So I won't go into detail about certain mechanics, because honestly I just don't care and for me it ruins the mystical part of Fate.
But I will do my best to be respectful!