Hello. We are back. With more fun. I'm honestly astounded at the amount of traffic this story has gotten, so thank you all! Anyways, I'm going to be posting two chapters tonight, because I have them ready. Posting might slow down because classes start tomorrow, but I also have like zero restraint and there's no schedule so we'll see.
It seems like there's a majority of people who agree that Chiron should take out AfO and for those who said no on both Ao3 and FFN, I recognize that the AfO fight is very important to my hero, but remember this is AU. I'm going to be kicking canon to the dirt in several instances. Chiron's main goal is to take care of evils that arrive in whichever way he sees fit. He's not going to be happy to realize that Bakugou was kidnapped and we've seen that while Chiron is a man (more like a horseman, ahahahaha) of patience and mild personality, Avicibron noticed that Chiron does occasionally act out of anger. Chiron's known as a level headed person, so yes, one could say that he would be less likely to kill someone but you have to remember that he and Achilles were fighting to the death. He aimed to kill his former student for the sake of the Grail. He had no qualms about killing Caster either for being a traitor. And considering how AfO was also the one pulling the strings behind the USJ, which injured two of his coworkers/now friends and almost ended one of his students' lives, jailing AfO would be merciful.
So would shooting his dick off, but that's another chapter for another story. I have a lot of plans and All Might won't be the only one fighting AfO in that fight anyways— Chiron, Astolfo, the mystery Third Servant (unless you've also seen this on ao3, then it's not a mystery whoops), and like, two others will also be there fighting. That said, the "will AfO get shot" question still remains up for debate, so if you guys have anything else to say on that matter, then ye. Go for it, I will be taking every opinion into account.
Suzululu4moe: It's not as bad as those two, yeah. But, Astolfo is wearing the school uniform either way. Gotta blend in. Though I would like to see Leonidas and Ectoplasm duke it out over who is the best math teacher while Hans watches next to Cementoss. That would be fun. As for Kurogiri's quirk being used in Akhilleus Kosmos, that's a good question. I would probably say no. Kurogiri's quirk relies on coordinates and while he could use the coordinates from the area he's standing in when he's enveloped in Akhilleus Kosmos, he is being transported into another world. Those coordinates might not work. A reminder that while Quirks and Magic/Magecraft are similar, they're not the same. Quirks might stem from Magecraft, but no Mage has claimed that they've created Quirks as of yet. Akhilleus Kosmos is a miniature world, after all, and has a hundred lines written about it in the Illiad. This is also assuming that Achilles isn't the one wielding Akhilleus Kosmos in the first place as he might just skip the defensive side of it and just crush Kurogiri with the phantasm. This is also provided that Achilles doesn't use Diatrekhon Aster Lonkhe's Duel Field either. Also hell yeah, Chiron's one of Shoto's favorites now. That said this isn't an 'Endeavor eats dirt' story, I have plans for him.
ActionTReaction: Chaos with Saberstolfo, you say? Ehehehehehehehehehe.
Frostlash: No worries! Asui might braid Astolfo's hair. If she does it will be in the second story (yes, I did decide to do a second story with the after Raid arcs, no I don't know what I'm doing yet) or in a bonus chapter.
They had both felt it after school had been let out for the day.
It was when they were out shopping for groceries.
A disturbance in the air, the taste of static in the back of their throats. Chiron felt it pricking on his skin as he trotted down the aisle. Both of them stopped when they felt the emergence of the Minor Grail again, Chiron turning and looking out the windows at the front of the store.
Astolfo grimaced, setting the box he was holding in the cart. "Looks like it's that time again," he said, sighing. "I'll see if I can fly over later today in order to take spirit signatures in case any of them end up like us. I'll also see if I can get a way to contact the Church this time. Seems like we should keep tabs on the War this year..."
Chiron nodded, sighing before he smacked Astolfo's hand as it was placing another box in the cart.
"Hey, no," he told him, "You have enough snacks, we need to go and grab things for dinner."
The pink-haired Rider just stuck his tongue out, putting it in the cart anyway. It probably didn't help that Chiron just sighed before he continued on down the aisle.
"Very well, Astolfo," he said, "But that's the last one."
"Sure, sure~!"
(x)
The day of the festival had dawned four days after the two had felt the shift signaling a Grail War.
Astolfo had gone over just to meet the Overseer, but he and Chiron were planning to both go during internships to check it out. Normally, Chiron staid away from Grail Wars, but it was an exception this time.
He just had a feeling that something was going to be different.
Despite that, the exhilarating mood didn't change as the morning of the Festival saw Chiron arriving at the school quite early. Breakfast was already made and set out for Astolfo, the rider still at home sleeping as Chiron made his way to the other teachers waiting to walk down to the stadium.
Servants had no need for food, drink, or sleep, but many chose to sleep and eat anyways. For Chiron, it was also a way of healing injuries faster and gaining energy instead of relying only on the Greater Grail for mana. Astolfo was the same, and the fact that he happened to like all sorts of foods definitely helped.
Speaking of the Rider, Chiron had decided to take the boy's suggestion for the day and dress in only his tunic instead of donning his armor as well. Astolfo claimed it gave him more of the 'Greek Hero' vibe, though he had told the archer that it would have been even better if he wore a toga. The rider did go out to a local arts and crafts store and bought fake laurel branches.
Chiron had ended up showing him how to turn them into a well-made wreath and was currently wearing the one that he had made with the Rider.
Nonetheless, it seems as if Chiron wasn't the only one who had decided to step up their appearance. All the other teachers were in their best hero costumes, looking prim and poised— save one. Aizawa just didn't care. Still wrapped head to toe in bandages, scruffy as ever.
"Wowza, Chiron!" Yamada cheered as he trotted over to the rest of the staff. As soon as he had arrived the group started moving down towards the to the stadium to greet security and the vendors.
"Totally rockin' the Greek vibe! I like it!" The Voice Hero added, flashing him a thumbs up with a grin as Kayama nodded in agreement. Thirteen clasped their hands together, also delighted. After the USJ, he had insisted that the teachers simply call him by his True Name, rather than Archer or by his mother's name that had served as his false surname. It was easier on them and himself that way. And considering how Astolfo had practically ignored the 'last name' as well, it was no surprise that a number of his students were also starting to call him 'Chiron' as well.
It was nice.
"Astolfo insisted," He told the Voice Hero with a slight laugh before he looked over to Aizawa. "How are you holding up, Aizawa?"
The dark-haired man grunted before he responded to him. "Recovery Girl won't let me out of these, but aside from my arms and a headache, pretty much everything is healed…" he said flatly.
Chiron nodded, frowning a bit as he thought.
"Uh-Oh, I know that look, Chiron," Kayama teased. "What idea do you have this time?"
The centaur chuckled as he smiled again. "I was just thinking about how Aizawa might be exhausted. Well, more than he usually is. So, I was just thinking that instead of Aizawa co-commentating with Yamada, I could. Ah, if that's alright with you, Aizawa?"
Aizawa just turned towards the centaur, nodding. "You're a god above your half brother, Chiron. Thank you for letting me sleep."
Yamada looked a bit put off at his friend's abandonment but then turned to Chiron with another thumbs up and grin. "Glad to have you on board, buddy!"
"Please take care of me," he laughed softly as they continued to walk.
"Hey, will you be alright there, though, Chiron?" Yagi asked, tilting his head. "I can't imagine that standing for the entire festival would be comfortable. At least you can sit on the couch in the teacher's break room to do work."
Chiron just smiled before he shifted back into his human form. Yagi chuckled. "Yeah, that would do it," the blonde said.
"Besides, I'd be stuck in the same position in the stands," he added. "It's a win-win for Aizawa and I— he gets to sleep and I have more space than in the stands."
(x)
"Hey, hey!"
Chiron turned as Snipe called out to him and Yamada. The two of them had just split off from the rest of the group to go set up the sound booth when the cowboy hero ran up to them.
"Archer," he started, "You a-bettin' man?"
Chiron blinked as Yamada swiped the notepad that Snipe had held out to them, scribbling something down.
"You're asking me if I bet on… children?" he asked, raising a brow.
"Heroes in training, pardner," he corrected, "Got my eyes on that Bakugou kid to win this. Thought we could liven up our watching. It's all in good fun."
"Snipe, I'm not usually the type to bet on my students," he said, slowly and Snipe sighed, reaching for the notepad.
"Suit yerself, bronco," he said before Chiron stopped him.
"You didn't let me finish, Snipe," He chided with a smile, making the man perk and Yamada pump the air with his fist. The archer took the note pad. "I agree that Bakugou is likely to win this overall. Second is up in the air, but third… hm…" he quickly jotted down a name.
"I believe in Tokoyami Fumikage."
"Bold one, ain't ya! I like it," Snipe chuckled as Chiron handed the notepad back. "Loser's buying the staff drinks after the festival, by the way— Hey, Ectoplasm!"
And with that last remark, the hero had run off to go and catch the other mask-wearing man. Chiron chuckled as Yamada shook his head.
"Every year," he said with a chuckle.
"Is that so?" Chiron asked as they continued back on their way to the booth. The blonde nodded.
"Yup, but it's all good. This is when the betting really gets good. The festival kickstarts the rest of the bets for the year, after all," he told him. "You didn't bet on your servant friend, though?"
Chiron shook his head, following Yamada up the stairs to the sound booth. "No, Astolfo's strong, but he admitted that using all of his Servant abilities would feel like cheating. Not to mention, the other day we felt a shift in the nations Prana. A Grail War has started and Astolfo doesn't want to be sought out by heroes who wouldn't understand how servants work," he pointed out, "Nezu already agreed to state that he and I were covering his internships. We both plan to go to Fuyuki to see what's going on in more detail during that time. Best get a feel for the servants there in case any of them end up like us."
He sighed, shaking his head again. "In short, Astolfo said he'd be taking everything easy and then Aizawa got angry."
Yamada laughed as he unlocked the door to the sound booth. "Sounds like Shouta, that's for sure!" he said, turning the lights on and stepping in. "You gonna be in your human or horse form, man?"
"Human to start," Chiron responded as he stepped in, closing the door behind him. "I might shift if I feel too cramped, but it shouldn't be too much of a problem."
Yamada gave him a thumbs up, hitting various switches and buttons on the board. "Sounds cool to me," he said, "And don't worry about the buttons and such, all you have to do is hang out and be totally cool."
The blonde sat down in his chair before he grabbed one of the two mics.
"Testing, testing! Soooounds good! Let's get rolling!"
edit: I noticed an inconsistency with Midnight's name. I'm gonna try and stick to last names only for the Japanese characters (whose names we know) in narrative, obviously, Yamada calls Aizawa "shouta" and later Astolfo will probably be calling people by their given names. Obviously, despite the fabricated last names of Chiron and Astolfo, they will simply be called by their first names (since those are their only names) and insist the class does as well. Pro Heroes who don't know them well (such as Manual or Uwabami) would be calling the Servants by their Hero Names or Last names. Heroes who will eventually know them better who aren't on staff (like Gran Torino (Sorahiko), Endeavor (yikes), and (Spoiler) Edgeshot) will eventually call them by their names as well. But Endeavor is stubborn and also mean so it's just "Archer" and "Pink Brat" for a long time for him.