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NOTE: THE SERVANTS OF CHALDEA WILL REMEMBER THEIR PAST HOLY GRAIL WARS. AND THIS STORY FOR THE MOST PART WILL BE FOCUSED ON CLEO AND ISSIE AND THE REST OF THE CHARACTERS IN THE FATE UNLIMITED DESTINY SINGULARITY. THOUGH IT MAY GO TO KAKERU AND MASH IN THE LONDON SINGULARITY EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE. I HAVEN'T DECIDED YET. Characters may be a bit OC
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ANNOUNCEMENT: I just published the Prequel story Fate Thread of Destiny, so it should appear in the next few hours or so. It's about how Cleo and Ariene met and what happens there will link back to this story. The Setting is also set four years before Fate Unlimited Destinies.
ANNOUNCEMENT! FATE FRAGMENTS OF DESTINY HAS JUST BEEN UPLOADED AND THE PROLOGUE IS UP! IF YOU'VE READ PARTS OF FATE UNLIMITED DESTINIES THEN I SUGGEST READING FRAGMENTS SINCE IT'S ALREADY VERY DIFFERENT! ENJOY!
Chapter 1- An Unusual Team
Location: France
Ruler POV
A girl with blonde hair and clear amethyst colored eyes stared intently into the mirror in front of her; she still couldn't believe that she had been summoned for this Great Grail War. What was even stranger was that this was not the first time this had happened. She had been summoned in a similar fashion for another Greater Grail War in Trifas; she had even been summoned in the same body in that war.
Ruler couldn't figure out why the Grail had summoned her in a physical form again. As a spirit she didn't need to eat or sleep and still have energy for the next day; as a human however, she'd have to take care of human needs such as sleeping, bathing and eating.
What she did know was that the Grail had summoned her because of the irregularity of the Great Holy Grail War in Tokyo, Japan; there was so much tainted energy filling the world. It was strange, it was as if there was darkness pouring out of the Grail or it was being manipulated somehow. This was a dangerous game being played, millions could die if this Grail war went too out of hand. On top of all this, there was another irregularity...
Ruler glanced towards the bed, on it slept a girl with black hair made into two ponytails on either side of her head; she wore a red sweater with a white cross on the chest and a short black skirt. The girl had literally appeared out of nowhere the night before. Before Ruler could act, the Grail had somehow sent a message to her, telling her to take care of the raven haired girl and that the girl would be one of her greatest allies in trying to set the Holy Grail War on the right course.
Even though Ruler had doubts, she decided to trust the Grail, keeping an eye on the girl as she slept. Indeed the girl could be a great help, there was strong magical energy flowing through her... and the girl didn't seem to be... evil.
Ruler was pulled from her thoughts when she heard a slight groan, eyes once again fixing on the blacked haired girl on the bed just as she blinked open aqua blue eyes. She watched as the girl slowly sit up; blue eyes quickly becoming alert as she took in the unfamiliar area before they landed on Ruler.
"Do not be alarmed." Ruler said when it looked like the girl was going to go on the offensive. "I mean you no harm." She raised her hands in the air, while letting a gentle, kind smile appear on her lips.
The girl took a moment, blue eyes hard as she weighed whether or not Ruler was telling the truth; Ruler could tell that the girl was a tactician, a person who can analyze the situation that they are in quickly. She really would be good to have as an ally.
Finally, the girl nodded, "Where am I? Who are you? What happened to Shirou and Saber? Did Caster send me here?!" The girl spoke out question after question, sounding slightly more frantic after each one left her lips.
"You are in France, from what I understand the Greater Grail summoned you here to aid me. I do not know what happened to or who Shirou and Saber are. I do not know the Caster you speak of either." Ruler said calmly before adding. "I am the servant Ruler, the Standard-Bearer who Correctly Guides the Holy Grail War. May I ask who you are?"
"I am Rin. Rin Tohsoka. Wait. Ruler...?" Rin's blue eyes widened as she sank deeper into the bed. "But you're only summoned when the Holy Grail War is thrown off course! Why did the Lesser Grail summon you?"
Ruler blinked, surprised. "Rin, this is not the Lesser Grail War that is about to happen. This is the Greater Grail War." She was beginning to have doubts now; she could sense that Rin was completely convinced that she had been participating in the Lesser Grail War before being sent to aid her. Also the use of Saber and Caster... could it be?
"Greater Grail War?" Rin looked confused, even though she was clearly trying to keep her face blank. "How is that possible? I was just in the middle of a battle for the Lesser Grail..."
Slowly, Ruler made her way over to Rin, sitting next to the darker haired girl. "I have a theory..." When Rin just looked at her, an impatient look on her face Ruler took that as her cue to go on. "The Grail War is fought in many different universes; true, the Grail summons heroes of legend but, since you're here, I'd say that it isn't out of the realm of possibility that the Grail summoned your from a different universe to aid me in righting this Greater Grail War."
Ruler watched Rin process this new information, she was doing remarkable in hiding her emotions, though she did catch a glimpse of disbelief or distress flash through her eyes once or twice.
"Can I ask you why you were summoned? Especially in a mortal body?" Rin asked, turning to face the blonde.
"I don't really know why I was summoned in this body. Though, I will admit that it has happened before... in another Grail War, taking place in Trifas." Ruler began, "I was summoned there because that Greater Grail War is irregular, like this one. However, the one in Trifas had too many servants and I had to mediate. Truthfully, I do not know what is wrong with this Grail War, I just sense an overwhelming darkness."
Rin's eyes widened in surprise. "You've done this before? And what darkness?"
"I don't know." Ruler said simply. "I don't know the specifics, I just know some of the details. Truth be told, there are even more questions than answers at the moment. All I know is that we have to go to Tokyo. That's where the Greater Grail will be."
When Rin didn't say anything right away, Ruler glanced at her, deep kindness in her eyes; if Rin really had been summoned from a different universe, this must be a lot to take in.
"Can I ask for your assistance Rin?" Ruler asked softly, preparing for the worst; she wouldn't hold it against her if Rin declined. She'd have to mediate this war alone, like she did in the beginning last time at Trifas... but she supposed it was worth it, seeing as she was able to meet Seig and other wonderful servants.
Rin said nothing for a moment before meeting Ruler's amethyst colored eyes. "I'll help you. I'll help in any way I can."
"Thank you." Ruler smiled at her and after a second, Rin returned the smile. "Rin, since we are allies, I'd like to tell you my identity."
Rin's eyes widened once again. "Isn't that a big leap in faith? Are you sure you should tell me?"
Ruler laughed, "I trust you. The Grail wouldn't have sent you to help me if you were unworthy. In addition, I'd like you to call me my name instead of Ruler when it is just us."
Rin nodded uncertainly, "Okay, I'll call you your name."
Ruler smiled before declaring, "I am Jeanne d'Arc."
Location: Chaldea, Roman's Office
"So let me get this straight." A girl with dark coffee brown hair looked at Roman with large green eyes. "A new massive singularity popped up over night and according to Ariene it's a singularity that is causing different universes and time to merge?"
"What are we going to do about it?" The boy next to her asked, concern in his brilliant blue eyes. He wore the standard white and black master's uniform, unlike Cassie who wore an almost all black version of the master uniform, though her mini skirt was a dark gray and she did hints of dark gray on her jacket as well.
"Well, we can't ignore that the fifth known singularity. It's already been a few weeks since we have dealt with Okeanos. But we cannot ignore this singularity either." Roman said seriously, he looked between the two masters of Chaldea. One was the forty-eighth Master of Chaldea, Kakeru Fujimaru and the other was his niece, Cléophée Everett. "We'll have to do both at the same time.
"How are we going to do that?" Cleo asked, looking at her Uncle with a frown on her face.
Roman looked at the screen at his desk, brows furrowed. "I've thought about this all night. Kakeru, I want you and Mash to go to the fifth singularity. Cleo, I'm sending you and Ariene to this new singularity, I feel as if Ariene's experience with different worlds will be more of use there."
Cleo met Kakeru's eyes and saw the uncertainty in them and she understood what he was getting worried. Kakeru was a tactician more than anything else; for some reason he liked to study and do paperwork.
"Why don't we do one after the other? That way there will be more servants and we'll have each others back." Kakeru said, concern filling his voice. "There is power in number."
"I understand that and I almost came to the same decision." Roman said, "But after a long discussion with da Vinci we decided it would be better this way. Besides, I'm not just sending Cleo by herself."
Both Cleo and Kakeru exchanged confused glances before the door to Roman's office opened and da Vinci stepped in, a large smile on her face as one more person joined their little group. The person was a girl with one side of her hair done up in a pig tail and she had happy amber eyes. The most striking thing about her appearance however was that she was wearing a Master's uniform, something that she had never worn before.
"Issie?!" Kakeru asked stunned as he looked at his best and childhood friend. She looked so happy as she stood in front of them.
"Hey Kakeru! Cleo!" Issie said happily, she looked extremely excited as she looked at the other two master's. "I'm going on my first mission!"
"You're sending Issie with me?!" Cleo couldn't help but gape up at her Uncle. She didn't have anything against Issie, in her opinion the other girl was just a bit too brash, overemotional. She also chose action before strategy, something completely different than Kakeru. But that was probably why they were best friends.
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Kakeru asked, equally worried for his best friend. When they both joined Chaldea together, Issie hadn't had the potential to be a master candidate but as they went through Grand Order and finished singularities Issie had suddenly gained the ability to become a master. A fact shone when she had leyshifted into the Okeanos singularity at the end and helped them finish the mission.
"Issie has become the third master of Chaldea by some miracle." Roman said. "She has every right to do the singularities with you two now."
"That's right!" Issie said enthusiastically. These past few months, she had been unable to do anything while Kakeru and Cleo were in danger, and it had practically killed her. Now she could finally be more useful than just sitting in the control room with Roman and da Vinci.
"Only an idiot would keep another master out of the fray." da Vinci piped up with a smile on her face.
Cleo and Kakeru exchanged another look, there was resigned acceptance in Cleo's eyes while Kakeru still had uncertainty in his. "Why don't you send her with me instead?" Kakeru asked instead.
Roman sighed, "We have to assume that in this new singularity, Kakeru, you'll make allies with some of the servants like you did in the others. Cleo on the other hand, since this is such an odd singularity, we cannot assume you'll have many allies. That's why Issie is going with you."
Cleo sighed, "Makes sense to me. When are we leaving?" She still thought that Issie would be better off with Kakeru but she didn't feel like arguing with both Roman and da Vinci; they were clearly on the same page.
"I'm going to give you three hours to get ready. Gather the servants and what you need." Roman said. "Cleo, Issie since this is a Grail War and it looks like things have not degraded too far in the singularity, I think in the beginning you should only have two servants each. But keep one hidden at all times."
"Copy that." Cleo said, leaving the office with the other two. "So, Issie, which servants do you want to bring with us? I'm bringing Ariene and... Siegfried." She thought after a moment.
Issie bit her lip, since this would be her first true singularity, she didn't have much fighting experience with the servants, even though most of them had all become dear personal friends to her. She didn't have the bond that combat formed. "I don't know... Atalanta and Boudica."
Cleo thought about Issie's choices for a moment and nodded. They would have one archer for long distance battles and one rider, plus two sabers. It made sense. "Good choices." I'll see you in three hours. Pack what you need."
"Got ya!" Issie said excitedly as she and Kakeru headed towards a different direction than Cleo. She could still hear Kakeru talk to Issie in a worried tone as they disappeared from view.
"This should be fun." Cleo muttered to herself as she headed towards wardrobe and supply rooms. She needed a few things before this mission, she'd even grab Isolde a few things too. "Or extremely long and horrible." She added, a tone of defeat to her own voice as she felt a sense of doom drop on her shoulders at their situation. She just hoped they all made it out alive.
Chaldean Masters
Cléophée Everett
Hair Color: Cleo has dark coffee brown hair that falls down to her mid-back in loose, natural princess curls.
Eye Color: She has almond shaped, bright sea green eyes with tiny flecks of gold near the pupil.
Skin Tone: She has light olive, and tanned, both from her heritage and being out in the sun.
Height: 5 ft. 6
Age: 19
Nicknames: Cleo/ Phee (ONLY by her family- she'd smack anyone else who'd try)
Magic: Cleo has truly exceptional magic circuits, near perfect. This is due to the long line of her family of mages as well as an incident that happened to her in Chaldea when she was a child.
Servants (For Fic): Ariene Direcrest (OC) is her personal servant and Siegfried, one of the servants she has a close relationship with.
Personality: Cleo is strong-willed and stubborn. Always acting on what she believes in. She's also sarcastic, but kind and giving. She is extremely loyal to her friends, family and servants and considers everyone in Chaldea her family. Though she may be a bit too short-tempered, especially when it comes to her siblings and Uncle, all of who she does adore, but won't mind smacking if she thinks they go too far in their antics. She also likes athletics and competition.
Family: James Everett (Father/deceased), Charlotte Arachaman-Everett (Mother/deceased), Romani Arachaman (Uncle), Julian "Jules" Everett (Brother), Annalise Everett (Sister), Nicholas "Kole"
Kakeru Fujimaru
Hair Color: His hair is spiky and midnight black
Eye Color: His eyes are wide and are a brilliant bright blue, the same color as the sky.
Skin Tone: Fair (lightly tanned)
Height: 5 ft 9
Age: 20
Nicknames: None
Magic: For the most part, Kakeru has normal magical circuits that he continually pushes. But it is average, that is why he was so overlooked as a master candidate.
Servant: Mash Kyrielight- the Demi-Servant known as Shielder and an active member of Chaldea. She does not know who the Heroic Spirit that she merged with is.
Personality: Kakeru is kind and generous. While he might not be much of physical fighter, he is a tactical genius who comes up with many plans that help Chaldea through their mission. He is extremely giving and wants to get along with everybody. He always thinks before he acts and doesn't seem to have a real sarcastic bone in his body. He hates to see his friends get hurt and will do anything to protect them. He's slow to anger and his best friend is Isolde Tanaka.
Family: Yamato Fujumaru (Father), Abigail Fujimaru- neé Monteclaire (Mother), Inoue Fujimaru (Sister), Hikari Fujimaru (Sister).
Isolde Tanaka
Hair Color: It is extremely spiky burnt orange hair that is held up in a pig tail on the side.
Eye Color: Large amber eyes that are too expressive by some peoples opinion.
Skin Tone: Smooth fair skin.
Height: 5 ft. 5
Age: 19
Nicknames: Issie
Magic: Issie has about average magical circuits, though she has a bit more endurance than Kakeru while doing spells and moving around.
Servants: Atalanta is her Archer servant and Boudica who is a Rider servant. Since this is her first Official mission, she has no personal servants yet.
Personality: Issie is definitely the loudest and most out-going Chaldean Master out of all three of them. She is brash and acts before she thinks, the absolute opposite of Kakeru and she is also compassionate and can be overly emotional. She cares for her friends more than anything and is extremely loyal. Sometimes her emotions can cloud her judgement. Her best friend is with Kakeru Fujimaru.
Family: Taichi Tanaka (Father), Stacia Frederickson (Mother), Gregory Tanaka (Brother).
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