Heaven's link.
Disclaimer :I don't own the fate series nor fairy tail.
Chapter 5.
The wind was picking up, whistling as it blew over the land, rippling the cloaks of the gathered people.
Rain was pouring, striking them mercilessly and yet they didn't budge from their stance, their hands still clasped and their eyes still closed, maintaining the circle.
In the midst them a young man stood, his long silver hair rapidly moving with the wind his hands were clasped and his eyes closed and his mouth wasn't moving.
Energy was radiating from him in waves, striking the standing stones around him before being shaped into long tendrils with every word the circle was saying and absorbed into the ground.
All around the stone circle small flowers began to bloom before they spread around until they reached two women standing a few meters away from it.
Suddenly the man opened his eyes, revealing his crimson orbs and at that moment the energy waves vanished, causing the circle to open their eyes.
One of the women watching the ritual approached them, a small smile playing on her face.
"Go rest" she told the women standing around the circle her voice soft as silk "You did well "
The group bowed deeply before scurrying away back to their tents, cold and shivering.
The woman approached the man still standing in the middle.
"Marvelous" she said awed "Sokol marvelous" she repeated "Your magic truly is limitless"
The man smiled lightly before walking from the center toward the woman.
"You honor me lady Morgana" Kaylan replied "Compared to your vast knowledge I am nothing significant" he said before looking up to where his niece was still standing looking at the two of them from afar.
Motioning to her to approach them he smiled lightly at her "Cwen, you should go dry yourself. I'll be along shortly".
The woman nodded before walking away toward where the other magi left earlier, leaving the two of them alone.
Morgana smiled softly at the back of the retreating woman.
"She has a lot of potential".
"True, she will definitely surpass me one day" the Einzbern replied before moving his hand through soaked hair and with an annoyed huff he cast a flash air over his head causing the water to vanish and reappear away.
They walked a bit under the still dark sky in silence, their eyes looking around the scenery.
Finally the Saxon broke the silence.
"I noticed that Mordred is nowhere to bee seen" he remarked.
Morgana nodded "Indeed, she went to Camelot some time ago" she sighed "To join the knights of the round table".
The man's eyebrows rose up to his brow "Is that so?" he asked clearly surprised "that's quite surprising".
His mood suddenly turned dark "Milady" he said quietly "What is it that you're planning?" he asked.
She didn't reply, but the storm in her eyes told him enough.
He shook his head before sighing yet again "Milady, while your anger at the half incubus is warranted due you really think it's wize fighting against him? The man is clairvoyant after all.. Not to mention that it's not your sister's fault".
The older woman's jaw was set in defiance "Would you try stopping me?" she asked darkly.
The man shook his head "I won't, it's none of my business, I am just worried for you and little Mordred.. You two and Qwen are all that I care about" he stated.
Morgana nodded, satisfied "Good, you shouldn't worry about us.. I will end it, I will see the spawn of that man outed".
The man nodded "If that's what you want" he shrugged "In any case.. Is there any other ritual stones around? I need to due something".
The woman nodded "Not far away from here, just walk a bit further north" she finished before walking away.
Just as she did, she suddenly stopped and turned back toward him "I appreciate your concern Kaylan" she said before walking briskly away.
The man nodded, before turning toward where she pointed and started walking.
"So the ritual was to boost the barier around Britain?" Cwen asked her eyes shining with curiosity "How does it work? Is it connected to the Stonehenge?".
Morgana nodded before moving a strand of her blonde hair which obscured her vision "Indeed, the Stonehenge was originally made to be used as a ritual bed for the mist barrier around the islands" scratching her hair lightly she continued "The barrier is connected to the stones by a set of thirty seals on each of the sarsens."
Cwen smiled "I see, so the five stones in the middle are free of magic? Since you didn't mention anything about them" she held her chin thoughtfully "So are they used to mark something then?".
Morgana nodded "Precisely, the five stones in the middle are empty of magic and are indeed indicating the original spot of the ritual".
Just as the Saxon was about to ask more details the entrance to the tent was opened and her uncle walked in, his hair and clothes dry.
"Milady" the Einzbern greeted the woman again "May I take my niece for a few moments? I have something to discuss with her".
"Of course, she is all yours" the fairy queen replied "But I have to admit you have a bright niece, I enjoyed our conversation quite a bit".
A soft smile graced the magus's face "A high praise indeed coming from you milady, she really is bright just as expected from the future leader of the Einzbern".
"Oi!" the girl called to the two of them, her left eye twitching in irritation "I am here you know!" she said before the man's words fully registered in her brain.
"W-what?!" she exclaimed "Wait just a minute uncle! Since when am I the future head?".
The man didn't reply, instead he motioned for her to approach him.
Obeying, she got up and walked toward him.
"Walk with me please.. We have a few things to discuss" he said before walking out of the tent, the girl right behind him.
They walked in silence through the green plains, the grass still wet from the storm.
"Uncle.." Cwen broke the silence "Do you mind explaining?" she asked.
A sigh escaped the man's mouth "What exactly bothering you?" he asked.
Cwen huffed, she knew he was just delaying the conversation and she didn't have the patience for it.
"You announced me to be the heir, you've taken me on those journey.. What for? What exactly going on?" she cast her eyes down.
"To put it simply I do not know what might happen in the near future.. I want the knowledge of our family to preserve, which is why I announced you as a heir instead of the head.. I am planning on transferring you the family crest... I don't have much use for it anymore" he explained.
Lifting her eyes the woman looked at him "But why not give it to your own children when you'll have them? They will be the rightful heirs"
The man chuckled lightly "I am under a geias, fighting a war and have this annoying half incubus who might be hostile.. Not to mention a woman with a blade capable of a terrible destruction.. I can't take this kind of risk" he explained.
Cwen gritted her teeth but nodded begrudgingly, though her frown didn't vanish.
"So you're planning on transferring me the crest?" she asked curiously.
The man nodded "Indeed, I have also added a small surprise in there.. I am sure you'll get enjoy it" he said before quickening his pace.
Having no other choice the woman did the same, following him until thru arrived at a small ritualistic stone bed, surrounded by three stone columns.
"Here we are" Kaylan said pointing at the columns decorated with complicated magical patterns "Just stand in the middle.. I'll be transferring the crest shortly".
Cwen nodded, thankful that her uncle created this ritual instead of doing the transfer the old fashioned way.
Walking to stand in the middle of the site she ley down on the stone bed, closing her eyes.
"I am ready uncle" she said.
"Brace yourself" he replied "This is going to hurt" and without waiting any longer he activated the symbols before taking a seat on his knees as he directed the ritual.
The light blinded her for a moment, before the pain came.
It was like nothing she felt before, she felt her body trembling as if in a spasm, her breath hitched and a scream of pain escaped her.
The pain was searing, burning inside of her as if someone has set her internal organs on fire.
Her circuits screamed in protest but finally after what felt to her like hours while in fact was less than a minute the light subdued and the pain dulled.
Tentatively opening her eyes she tried to regain control of her breath, her body was still shaking though the pain was dulling with each passing moment.
"Are you alright?" the worried voice of her uncle reached her as if in a haze.
"I.. Think so" she replied carefully before trying to stand only to loose her footing and being caught by the man.
"Careful there" his voice was soothing "You're still weak and will need a few days to assimilate it.. The crest is filled with the knowledge gathered by our family for generations, and just like I contributed to it as you'll soon learn so will you have to one day" he said.
Cwen nodded weakely "That.. Was terrible".
The man nodded "Could've been worse.. You're quite resilient aren't you?"
His words brought a small smile to her face "I guess I am" she said before her eyes closed and she lost consciousness.
"Sleep tight, Cwen"
When she woke up she was lying in a soft bed, covered by a warm blanket.
"Ah you're awake" the musical voice of the fairy queen reached her ears, causing her to open her eyes in surprise.
"How are you feeling child?" the woman asked "Somethings still hurts?".
Cwen took a moment to check herself over, and to her surprise she felt normal..
"I am alright.. I think" she replied "How long was I out?"
"Three days" the older woman asked "He said that this is how long it will take you to assimilate the crest" she shook her head in dismay "What an irresponsible child he is.. To use a ritual for this."
Cwen nodded before closing her eyes focusing on the crest.. The font of knowledge left by her gear ancestors.
She found it, right next to her magical circuits it was there lightly humming with power.
As she did she felt knowledge assaulting her mind, knowledge she never knew off.
And while this was what she expected it was quite different to actually experience it herself.
Slowly she got up, and looking around she noticed she was in the same tent they were in just a few hours earlier, Morgana Le Fei's personal tent.
"My uncle?" she asked.
As if to answer her question at that moment through the entrance walked said man, his long silver hair billowing behind him.
"Cwen" he greeted her "Milady" he bowed to the oldest occupant.
The two women greeted him back.
"Can you stand?" he asked his niece getting the girl to get up from her bed.
"Good" he said "Enjoy the crest.. As I said I left my knowledge imprinted there as well.. Use it wisely" he told her.
The woman nodded, barely able to contain her glee at what his words meant.
"In any case I have been away from the camp for too long.. I should be going while you will get ready to return to castle Einzbern and take your position" he told her.
The woman looked displeased but didn't argue, she understood his reasoning.
"Good" he approached her before embracing her tightly.
"Please be careful Cwen" he whispered "I know you'll be a great leader for our family".
The girl embraced him back tightly "You two uncle.. Stay safe.. I'll miss you" she replied.
After a moment they released each other and the male Einzbern turned to the third magus in the room.
"It was a true pleasure seeing you again milady" said bowing to her.
The woman smiled "Stay safe Kaylan.. Third magician or not if you willingly die ill personally come to hunt you" she told him.
He smiled in response and nodded "I'll see you around then, milady" he said before exiting the tent, closing the entrance behind him.
End of chapter 5.
