Author's Notes:

Hey everyone… Hope you like the latest of Camelot story, I've been working hard to write it… And now it's time to go back a few months back in Septem. This time we will focus on the heroes mounting a rescue operation to save Boudica. But will it be enough? Also, we meet another Servant working alongside Alexander the Great named Zhuge Liang or as he calls himself Lord El Melloi II.

Now at this time, I was torn from either continuing my OVA series or this, Well… I choose the latter, now then, let's get this show on the road now… Shall we?

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters appearing in this Fanfic. They belong to their respective creators: Kinoko Nasu, Takashi Takeuchi, Type-Moon, Aniplex, Shotaro Ishinomori and Toei Company.

Quartzer 9

De missione liberandum, et conditore urbis Roma

3rd POV

On the Enemy Camp, Gaul

60 AD

We then cut to the heroes arriving to the enemy camp with Mash saying, "I am sensing Servants nearby. Please be careful, they're very close." This caused the others to stop with Zero One asking.

"What… Who are they then…?"

"I'm picking up two signatures from here. You're looking at a battle with multiple Servants. Watch your back!"

"Where are you Boudica? Answer me!" Nero shouted.

"GIVE US A SIGN REDHEAD QUEEN!" Den-O interjected.

"Boudica-san!" Kiva and Dark Kiva also shouted.

"I know you can't be dead yet! I can tell, I can tell. You would never die!" Nero continues to shout.

As they continue to search, they heard someone said, "...No, no. Isn't that a rather selfish way to put it?" It was none other than the redhead kid and El Melloi, "Rest assured, she's safe. Right now, she's fast asleep thanks to his spells." He then pointed to Boudica who was now unconscious with her hands tied.

"...You bastards. I'm surprised that you'd show your faces. I assume you re both leaders of this fort. I shall allow it, tell me your names." Nero shouted.

"Hey… Hey… Nero, calm down!" Jiro and Bravo interjected.

"Woah! You're making us tell you, our names? Hmm, let's see... How should I put this? I have several names. It's hard to pick one, hmm —Alright, this is what I'm gonna do."

"My name is Alexander. To be precise, that's Alexander III." The boy now called Alexander said introducing himself. This statement caused Ghost and Zi-O to be frozen in shock with Ghost muttering.

"Wait… Alexander III? That means you're Alexander the Great the son of Phillip II who led Macedonia to a golden age by defeating Persia!"

"The King of Conquerors…" Artoria and Medusa muttered.

"Yup that's me. And he's—" Alexander smiled he was about to introduce El Melloi II. When the latter interrupted him.

"Lord El-Melloi II. Due to certain reasons, or should I say fate, I am his strategist. I am not a true Heroic Spirit. I'd probably have another name as a Heroic Spirit. Therefore, it's okay to forget my name."

This caused the others to sweat drop with Alexander reprimanding him, "That doesn't work. We are the enemy generals to her. Right, Roman Emperor?" Alexander said looking at Nero with a smile.

"Of course...what? Now that it's come to this don't tell me you're not going to fight." Nero said with a surprised tone.

"Exactly." Alexander said.

"W-What?" Nero said with shock.

"You aren't going to fight? You aren't the enemy Servants?" Mash asked.

"What gives…?" Geiz asked.

"I'm a "drop out," I don't have a Master. Alexander, however, is a different story."

"I guess I didn't get along with my Master. That's why I'm here of my own will. I was waiting here. For you to show up." Alexander smiled.

"For...me? You were waiting?" Nero exclaimed.

"Woah! You ust want to talk?" Dark Kiva exclaimed.

"Yes, I'm a little bit interested. That's why I teased you here and there. I wanted to talk to you. If possible— right here in the middle of the battlefield. Thank you, Lord El-Melloi ll. You made my selfish wish come true." Alexander smiled at El Melloi II.

"What are you talking about? More than half of them were your directions." El Melloi shouted.

Nero and the others are still confused at what they're talking about. With Den-O muttering, "Man… We don't have time for this!"

"...Senpai! Tokiwa-san! Your Majesty! Everyone! The enemy soldiers are coming, their target is Your Majesty!" Mash shouted. As she pointed to an oncoming army of Roman Legionnaires

"What!"

"Ugh, a pincer attack?" Nero grunted.

"Yes, don't worry. We won't do anything, but-— The United Empire soldiers won't stop. Once they notice you, they will attack automatically." Alexander explained.

"Shit! Looks like things are about to go out of control." Den-O muttered.

"They're coming!" Mash shouted.

"Everyone! Protect Nero now!"

"Got it, Master!"

(Cue Opening Theme: Over Quartzer by Shuta Sueyoshi Ft ISSA)

It's time for a new Order to complete, as Ancient Rome is in the brink of collapse, will Zi-O and the others prevail. Rejoice for It's time to correct human history or die trying.

Oh, yeah, Oh...

We saw Mash, Ritsuka, Roman, Da Vinci look and marveled at the Rider kicking Kamen Riders, when suddenly they saw Zi-O, Den O, Ghost, Build, Wizard and Decade walking as their faces are now shown.

sshun de tsukamitoru no sa Are you ready? (Are you lazy?)

We saw Sougo, Ryotaro and Ritsuka look at the clocks as they reach it, they then swing their arms the background starts rotating.

Atarashī rekishi wa soko ni Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)

We then saw Geiz throws his cloak as he transforms to Kamen Rider Geiz.

Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)

With Tsukuyomi and Mash walking as Tsukuyomi changes to Kamen Rider Tsukuyomi.

Hikari wo kate ni kasokushite

We then cut to Sougo and Tsukasa who then transform to Oma Zi-O and Decade Violent Emotions as their eyes turn red and slanted.

Konomama Shout it out! Shout it out!

We then saw Takeru appear with Makoto, Alain as well as the Heroes of history. With Roman, Sento, Haruto and Da Vinci at mission control

Ima wo susume yō

We then saw Woz turning his book as it shows a shadowy figure with white hair and black eyes.

Madō hi mo Ikudo tonaku Asu no tobira

We then saw the Shadowy figure as he walks, as an image shows the Heroes doing their daily routine. As we cut to Woz's book showing Oma Zi-O destroying things as well as the Shadowy figure sending creating golden cups.

tatake

As it changes to a white version of Woz. As we saw the Ridewatches.

Mitsumeta sono saki ni

We then saw the statues of the Riders appearing as Geiz activates his Ridewatch.

Tobikonde mitara

As the statues continue to appear, as Sougo activates his watch with Ritsuka, Tsukasa, Takeru and Ryotaro watching him.

Believe Yourself!

Sougo, Tsukasa, Ryotaro and Takeru transforms into their Rider Forms.

Toki no ame Surinukete Tomo ni

We then saw the Riders riding their backs, as Shadowy figures started walking. As the Rider kicks started moving.

You, Over "Quartzer"

We then saw Zi-O riding through the blaze. With Nero and Kiva emerging from the roses

Mirai wo koe yō

We then saw heroes standing with serious looks on their eyes. With Artoria Pendragon splitting into her three aspects. Dark Kiva walking as the night comes.

Kako no ishi wa Uso de wa azamuke nai

We then saw the Riders as well as the Servants fighting some enemies. With Woz using his Kamen Rider Ginga Miridewatch.

Kanjiro sō Nexus Future

We then saw Tsukuyomi and Mash walking down the stairs, as the scenery started changing. With Natsumi, Medusa and Kaitou appearing to take their hands.

Now, Over "Quartzer"

We then saw Zi-O using his sword.

Mabayui sekai Misete

As it switches to Geiz with them duking it out as the title appears.

Ritsuka POV

In the Enemy Camp, Ancient Gaul

60 AD

As the heroes curb stomp the hell out of the enemy army, Den-O grunted, "Man, why did they keep on sending this small fries!" As they started finishes the army off. Alexander asks.

"...Is it over? All right, let's talk. We need to hurry, or both your soldiers and mine will die off. It's not my intention. That's why—C'mon. "Let's talk."" Alexander said.

"What the… what do you want to talk about then?" Sayo asked.

"...I don't understand, not one bit. At the very least, my men were killed by your army!" Nero shouted pointing at Alexander's Army being slaughtered by Nero's army, "It's happening even now. Knowing that... ...Are you still saying your purpose is to talk? You bastard!"

Alexander replied, "Yes. I do believe that human lives are sacred. Even I believe that. But you see, I think that this is the best way. Because you caught my attention Fifth Emperor of the Roman Empire, Nero Claudius. Why is it— —that you fight? Why would you not show allegiance to the United Empire, and keep fighting like that? No, "like this." If you chose to be one of the united "emperors," you could've avoided many unnecessary conflicts."

Nero was now getting angry, "Unnecessary... Did you call this fight unnecessary? How dare you."

"I did. So what are you going to do?" Alexander asked.

"...I won't forgive you. It doesn't matter if you're my resurrected kin... or a wise ruler from the past... Or a brave general from an ancient era...
or even if you're a legendary king yourself... The only one suitable to be emperor is none other than Nero Claudius! Loved by the people, allowed to love them, wanted by them... There is only one! The one and only ruler! A shining star like so! Arrogant to carry all the burden like so! Even if all the Gods of Rome descend and tell her to surrender to the United Empire, she'll never back down! How can I back down! Such is my life to believe in this philosophy, such is my fate! I won't back down, I will rule, and I will prosper gloriously. I am, without a doubt, Rome itself!" Nero declared.

"My… That's one heck of a speech coming from an Emperor who torches Christians." Fourze remarked.

"Splendid! That's exactly what I wanted to hear. You pass. Go forth and become a ruler. No, an emperor! You have the right to do so! A rose that attracts glory and prosperity! A sin only allowed for humans, a Beast that shows the number of the Fallen. You can even "become the Devil!""

The last comment causes Nero to be angry, "Shut up, shut up, shut up! You don't need to say anymore, so!" She then looks at Mash, Ritsuka and, Zi-O and the others, "Mash, Fujimaru, Tokiwa, Everyone! I need your help. Take this bastard—-—down!"

They then smirked as the heroes started to fight the two, with the latter two trying their hardest to fight back. Only for them to be overwhelmed because of the sheer numbers culminating in Nero and Kiva using the Garulu Saber and the red sword to stab them.

"I have one more thing to say to you, my adorable emperor. That pride of yours... Its blossom, its radiance is sure to be revered, but... I'm sure it can also be dangerous. Please..." Alexander smiled as he disappeared.

"That's not for you— No, it's not your place to say. But it's so like you to meddle that way. Dear me." El Melloi muttered as he also disappeared.

Nero grunted, "I am the only... Emperor..."

They then started to make their move with Nero saying to her soldiers, "Umu—In other words, it's the final showdown! Now is the time to gather my strength and yours, as my soldiers. With this battle, Rome will become one again! Those miserable pretenders to the throne... Now is the time for the false Rome to fall! Fight, my soldiers! As my swords, annihilate every one of those pretenders! My sword is the Original Flame and the sound of it crashing is like a star streaking across the sky. Listen in awe and praise it! Rejoice, my Swords!" Nero shouted as the Roman Legionnaires cheered.

"Wow… She sure knows how to give a speech." Dark Kiva, Decade, EMIYA, and Jiro exclaimed.

"I could hear her voice and cheers over here, too. The troops' morale is sky-high."

"The battle has already started, but there's still no sign of any Servants. We'll be taking part in the palace raid. I hope we can find that court mage..." Mash said.

"You mean that bastard Lev Lainur?" Geiz said.

"I can't say for sure, but it's a strong possibility." Mash replied.

Mash, Fujimaru-kun, Tokiwa-kun be extremely careful. Who knows what will happen if we run into the holder of the Grail. A dragon was summoned with the power of the Grail last time. This time it might not just be used to summon Heroic Spirits. Also—" Romani gasped.

"What... What is it Doc?" Tsukuyomi and Sayo asked.

"Wait, I've detected a Servant signature. It's close, you should be able to see it in front of you." Romani shouted.

They then heard large footsteps, they then turn in the direction of the footsteps and saw that it was a tall man with brown skin and gold and blue gladiatorial armor and red eyes in his left hand was a large fan, "...Brave ones. You are truly brave, and that is why you rule over the current Rome."

Nero is now confused at this statement, "Hmm—"

"We've got visual confirmation. One large target, near the entrance to the palace. To us...he's talking to us. It seems Nero heard him too." Mash exclaimed.

"His voice reaches this far even on the battlefield? As expected of Servants, even their vocal cords are different."

The man then look at Nero and smiled, "I see. So you're Nero? How adorable. How beautiful. How gorgeous. I can see how you held Rome up with those slender arms of yours…"

"Woah! Now that's a speech…" Geiz said.

"Now, come. The past, the present, the future. All that is Rome loves you."

"What? What's... No, I-I can't... Would...that...even be...possible... No, no, but..." Nero muttered while breathing heavily.

"Nero? You don't look well? Did someone cast some spell on you—" Mash asked.

"Yeah, you look like you've seen a ghost." Dark Kiva agreed.

"I'm not detecting any traces of magical energy. It's probably not due to magecraft or Servant Skills." Doctor Roman revealed.

"Then what's—" Mash asked.

Zi-O and Ritsuka then turn towards Nero with Zi-O asking, "Do you know who that guy is, Nero?"

"W-Well..."

"Why are you so afraid, your Majesty?" Ritsuka also asked.

"Me… Afraid? A-And... just what would I be afraid of?" Nero exclaimed while shaking.

"I am the Roman Emperor... That's right, Rome... Rome... But that person... "He" is..."

"What? You know this man, Nero-san?" Kiva asked.

"Just one glance...and I understand... He is truly... Rome, itself..." Nero gasped.

This only causes confusion among the others, with Gridon saying, "That doesn't answer our question…"

Then the man continues saying, "I'm sure you understand, Nero. Now come back, come back to Rome, my dear child. It's Rome. Rome is the true leader of the United Empire. You should join, as well. You shall be forgiven for everything. Rome shall forgive you. Rome will even love that inner beast of yours. Rome is the only one that can do that. That's right— I am Rome."

"I... You're...No, you're... You're...That's not possible... I... I had thought about it... I had believed. I had wanted to believe... However, you stand in my way! You are none other than Rome, the founding king of the nation. The Holy Progenitor, Romulus!" Nero gasped.

"Romulus? you mean one of the founders Rome and brother of Remus." Necrom and Ghost said.

"Master, Tokiwa-san! There's a group of enemies headed this way! I believe they're going after Nero!" Mash shouted.

Ritsuka and Zi-O then look at each other and nodded Ritsuka and Zi-O then tells the Legionnaires and Mash, "Intercept them and pull back, Mash! Everyone!"

"Yes, Master! Tokiwa-san!" Mash smiled.

"Now that's what I'm talking about!" Den-O shouted.

Lu Bu roared with Spartacus shouting, "Hahaha! Hahahahahahahaha! The day of liberation has come. Crush the oppressors with your will and bodies!"

They then started to fight their way as they escape from Romulus' army. With Den-O saying to the enemy as he sticks his tongue out, "Sorry but we need to skedaddle! But don't worry we will be back!"

Inside the United Empire capital, Gaul

60 AD

As the heroes continue to assault the capital, the other Legionnaires greeted them, "The generals have returned! Victory is within our grasp! Glory to Her Majesty, the emperor!" Nero was currently joining the fight with a gloomy face.

Boudica who was now recovering then muttered, "...I see, the founding ruler. So that's why she's acting like that. Such a gloomy face is sure to affect the troops' morale."

"I don't think that's reassuring…" Tsukuyomi said.

"Emperor Nero? She doesn't look so gloomy. Even as we speak, she's encouraging the troops on the battlefield. I'm sure there's no problem." Jing Ke argued.

"Well, she is acting cheerfully. But she's not as radiant as normal. Well, right now we're fighting human soldiers, and the boss is hiding in the palace. It should be fine, but... If that big one shows up again, we'll have a problem. The morale of the United Empire troops is strangely high. The soldiers were all ready to sacrifice themselves. More so, each capital civilian is acting like a soldier, and attacking our troops whenever in sight. I am sure this is the charisma of that Holy Progenitor. Well, right now we're fighting human soldiers, and the soldiers and people are acting like moths drawn to the flame." Boudica explained to Jing Ke.

"It's true they seem to be acting that way. People of the United Empire are blind. Though that may be proof that they're under proper leadership. However, our troops have high morale as well. Nero...is acting no different than usual."

"I'm...not sure about that." Mash interjects.

"What do you mean by that, Mash?" Kivala asked.

"I understand a little bit. It's her determination, or just general aura about her... It feels... a little bit lacking right now. I'm sure it came as a shock for her. The founder of the nation, King Romulus, is actually the enemy leader..." Mash explained.

"Romulus?" Ritsuka muttered.

"But I thought he was just some mythological figure…" Beast said.

"Umm…. Hello, are you missing out, Nitoh? We are facing as well as fighting alongside reincarnated Heroes." Wizard said.

"Oh right…"

"Yes, the founding-king, Romulus. The great hero who founded Rome upon the Septem Montes. A great figure that deserves to be called the Progenitor of Rome. At any rate, he's the son of the War God Mars. So that means his Divinity level is quite high, since Mars is the equivalent of Ares the Greek God of War—"

"Doc!/Romani!" Hana and Olga shouted.

"Sorry, I'll get back on track. Either way... It doesn't matter if he existed in history or not. Just like I've explained before, Heroic Spirits are the
heroes people dreamt of. In other words, Emperor Nero must have dreamt of Romulus, as well. A dream of the shining hero who created Rome. I'm sure it was quite a shock when that person turned out to be an enemy."

Boudica who was listening, "It would be like if I was betrayed by the Celtic gods."

"Something like that. Maybe also adding in being betrayed by your beloved husband."

"My husband is the best husband there is. If the world turned inside-out, he still wouldn't betray me." Boudica retorted clearly offended.

"It was just an example, but it looks like it's time for you to go. It isn't a Servant, but I am getting magical energy signatures. Might be some kind of monster."

"...I will search for a route to infiltrate the palace."

"Then I will protect the soldiers and the emperor. Mash, Fujimaru, Tokiwa, Everyone, can I leave this to you?"

"Sure, don't worry about it." Zi-O smiled.

"But don't expect too much…" Ritsuka added.

"Thanks, I'm going to go save our silly emperor. Oh? But I will. Mash, you'll figure this out, right?"

"Yes, of course. Senpai, everyone, gets things done when the need is there. Well then Master, commencing battle with the enemy creatures." Mash shouted.

The others then grinned at this with Den-O shouting, "That's the spirit, pinky!" They then started to fight the soldiers as Zi-O and Ritsuka meet up with Nero who was now muttering, "...Mmm, so it's you."

"Yes, it's us, Your Majesty!"

"Where's Mash? Oh, the restroom? I guess this happens too. It's just you and the others seem to be joined at the hip, so I thought you'd be together during those times too, sorry." She stops speaking.

"What's the problem?"

"...I made a fool out of myself, didn't I? I can't believe I'd lose it like that. Although I panicked a bit during the incidents with my uncle and Lord Caesar. This time, it hit home. Just a tiny bit, mind you... I... "Could it be?" I thought. Could it be that my path was mistaken? ...Needless to say, that's not possible. I myself am Rome...its fifth emperor. But when I heard our founding ruler's voice, though it was for a brief moment, it did cross my mind. "Could it be?" The other day, I put up such an act, and now I'm being completely pathetic. But it crossed my mind. Could it be possible? Would it be better for me to just bow down to the Holy Progenitor? No, let's say it. I will say it. I wanted to. That's how I really, truly felt in my heart! The Holy Progenitor! With all of his faults, he founded this nation! If my path is wrong, if that is indeed the case, then I want to entrust everything to him as an "emperor" of the United Empire! But— I can't do that. That is the one thing I cannot do. The Holy Progenitor is definitely mistaken. Look at his people, look at his soldiers. Not a single one of them is smiling! No matter how perfect the reign may be, how can there be a nation without laughter! Which is why I...I..." Nero continue monologuing as she was interrupted by Zi-O and Ritsuka.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Calm down! You're not wrong. Stay on your path!" Zi-O shouted.

"Yes… We're in the middle of a battle right now." Ritsuka agreed.

"...I know. Oh, I know! That's it. I forgot something important. No matter who the enemy might be, I must not stray from the path. I shall finish what I started. Thank you, Fujimaru, Tokiwa. I feel like my eyes are wide open now."

"I'm back, Senpai. Tokiwa-san. ...Oh, Nero?

"Umu, hey there, Mash! If you're back, it's about time to finish this."

Mash was taken back at how cheerful Nero was, "Looks like you've cheered up... Senpai, Nero looks brighter now, right?"

"Well, we did cheer her up a little." Ritsuka replied.

"All because of that? see... So that's what I should have done. I couldn't do anything for her. Master, Tokiwa-san, you two are amazing." Mash smiled.

"Boo. What are you talking about? I want in on it too. At least that's what I want to say. Right now, I'll just have to wait, for now we assault the palace! Jing Ke has found a way in. We will take a small number of elites, and take out Romulus. This will be the last battle. Will you come with me Mash, Fujimaru, Tokiwa?"

"Of course!"

"Yeah, we have unfinished business in there, too." Zi-O said as he was joined by the others.

"Umu! Let's go, then!" Nero said smiling

Author's Notes:

And that's about it, see you Amigos! Hope you have a good day.