UnconsciousFake: Created a Status Sheet for Kurumi. See it below.

Azhure Raven: That's because they are of the post-Babylonia character. I really wanted them to be close to each other as much as twin sibling could be.

AN: For a moment, I'll slow down this fanfic's update for now as I need to update first my other fanfics. Expect for the new chapter within this week but not tomorrow. Don't worry about it since I'll just follow it up after the updates to my other fanfics are done.

Chapter 24: The Assault

Shidou was having a time of their life together with his sister Kotori. After their supposed meal at that certain café, Shidou and her sister eventually went to every amusement area they could land their eyes on. He wanted to take off their worry on Kotori's condition. Especially Shidou couldn't ever forget when Kotori admitted that using her powers bring out her sadistic side of herself.

He honestly, doesn't want to let her sister suffer more. More or less, he was still worried about Origami too.

When he inadvertently visited the hospital last day where Origami was resting. There are still lewd moments when Origami tried to make Shidou force-feed her and ended up licking his fingers and when Shidou tried to take her temperature and Origami ended up sitting on his lap.

But what he can't forget on that day was that Origami revealed more on what happened to her in the past. Shidou can't remember much what happened to himself on his own past but he could feel that Origami's past was connected to his too.

Her parents were killed by a Spirit no doubt and that's why she had this deadly grudge against Spirits but what's more shocking for him and Origami was that she remembered who the Spirit is that Origami firmly believed was the responsible for killing her parents.

[Ifrit] a codename of that particular flame Spirit or in other words, Shidou's little sister. Shidou widened his eyes when he heard it and as a brother, he will deny that accusation. He believed that his sister isn't a murderer.

Shidou doesn't hate Origami for her presumptions and he was worried about her conditions. That's why he must not fail this mission as of this moment or Origami and her sister will suffer. Reine said that Kotori would last 2 more days before the worst case scenario happens and Shidou doesn't need to know what is that.

All that he needed to do was to save Kotori first and foremost. He hoped that Kotori enjoyed their moments.

It was supposed to be this exact moment that he should kiss Kotori, even without the guidance of the Ratatoskr. He could feel it and yet when is the moment he hesitated even for a second.

Ishtar and Ereshkigal on the other hand, were spying on them by the distance at Ritsuka's order but Ereshkigal felt Ishtar was just using it as an excuse to curiously observe Shidou.

"Ishtar, can't we just go back and enjoy at the amusement park just the both of us?" Ereshkigal complained as she ate her chips, she couldn't see herself what can she benefit snooping around Ritsuka's neighbor. Other than being able to seal a Spirit, she couldn't see any interesting about him although she must take note that she befriended Ritsuka because of her normalcy. "Even Saber Alter wouldn't even think of involving herself with this Shidou guy."

"Hush, sister! I could feel it something will about to happen." Ishtar said as she watched the Itsuka sibling through the use of her binoculars. For Ereshkigal, Ishtar looked stupid although she can't blame her. Both sisters could feel that Shidou attracts trouble wherever he went just like Ritsuka, only that Ritsuka was better prepared. They we're also hidden in a bush from the other side of the park, just enough to be able to spy at them at great distance. Ishtar was wearing her pink jacket while Ereshkigal wore an identical one colored black.

Ereshkigal, then felt a great disturbance all of the sudden and then looked when she noticed a barrage of missiles homing toward the Itsuka siblings.

"Ishtar! Look!" Ereshkigal pointed out which made Ishtar looked again.

"Where?"

*BOOM*

It was too late and Ishtar didn't notice it but the missiles impacted already. Both the goddesses were horrified. What kind of AST Wizard are they? Do they have the permission to slay innocent people too?! Ishtar couldn't take it anymore! She was about to fly away and encounter that Wizard when she was pulled by Ereshkigal.

"Wait!" Ereshkigal hissed at Ishtar as she pulled her to her. "They are still alive." The Goddess of the Underworld then knitted her eyebrows in worry. "Didn't Master said that we can't involve ourselves to them?"

"*tsk*!" Ishtar knew that her sister was right. They can't just reveal themselves at the moment's notice. They were also aware that if Ritsuka is present here, she could have done something about this.

Ishtar has no other choice but to observe them but Ereshkigal has an idea.

"Don't worry, sister. I think I can help them without exposing ourselves."

Ishtar was curious. "How?"

Shidou was confused until he was horrified. Kotori was gone and what was left of her was nothing more than a smoke and and crater where she was supposed to be. He tried to move but found himself restrain by a strong territorial magic. Shidou looked and saw the culprit.

"Origami!"

Origami was floating, with a large battlesuit upon her shoulders that increases the efficiency of her powers, enough to compete with a Spirit. She knew that Shidou's sister was a Spirit named [Ifrit] and she need to kill her no matter what the cost while keeping Shidou safe. She can't let Shidou involve himself anymore.

"Shidou, you need to leave. It's dangerous." She ordered Shido sternly. He might hate her but Origami did it for him and for her. Spirits has no authority to live because they are too dangerous.

"Origami! Why did you this! Why?" Shidou shouted with all his might. It was this close, he was about to seal Kotori right away but Origami happened.

"Yes, I killed Kotori for your own safety." Origami declared, even though she was sure that her initial strike did not reach her. She was still alive and Origami will do what it takes to kill her.

"Bold of you assume that I was already dead." Kotori said apprehensively. Thanks to Origami, she just ruined their date. She was already in her Astral Dress and her Axe present in her hand. She must subdue Origami as much as she can.

"I found you!" Origami's voice was laced with vengeance and with one swift move, rampantly shower the place with missiles. Collateral damage cannot be avoided and thus, inferno was formed among them. The amusement park was destroyed into smithereens.

"Kotori! Origami!" No matter what Shidou can do, it seemed that he can't reach them.

Kotori already tried to escape but Origami did not allow her as she deployed a territory around her and focused fire on it. Explosion ensues. Kotori emerged out of it unscathed but she was using too much power, if she this goes on, she doesn't know what happens next.

Meanwhile, Origami was persistent in giving Kotori the killing blow and she knew she reaching her limit. The machine, no matter how powerful it is, has a price to pay and origami was nearing her limit. Internal hemorrhage cannot be avoided.

The two were still in the midair, fighting each other until an unknown force separated.

Kotori's bloodlust already activated and tried to attack Origami once more only to be stopped by beams of light that made her halt. Kotori looked up and saw another Spirit.

Finally, a worthy opponent!

Origami crash landed was still recovering from concussion, and seeing one more Spirit facing [Ifrit, her rage doubled. She tried to stand up but found herself trapped. Bony hands reached out of her body and her machine and prevented her from moving away.

"W-what the hell!"

"Please calm down." A voice from somewhere can be heard and Origami looked at the source of the voice and saw a peculiar entity. An individual dressed in a regal clothes with rugged cape. A crown adorned her head while a skeletal mask covered her face. Hanging by her hips was cage filled with a light. Origami didn't know who she was but it was clear that the entity in front of her was a Spirit.

Origami tried to budge but to no avail. Skeletal arms kept a firm grip around her body. Origami couldn't even use her abilities anymore, as if something was siphoning her strength. She was getting sleepy all of the sudden. Origami didn't even dare to surrender but her body did. How can she finish [Ifrit] if her body can't do it?

before she could even think further. Origami was now unconscious.

The strange entity approached her and separated her from the war machine. She dragged her a considerable distance until she knew she was safe. Then, she placed her body by the tree. She could see the outcome of using the war machine by Origami, every orifice on her head was flowing with her blood.

Ereshkigal was just lucky that she managed to get her on time. It seemed that Origami wasn't planning to live on after slaying [Ifrit, she wanted her to have another chance to live. For the war machine, Ereshkigal chose to destroy it on the spot, arms of skeletons then pulled apart the machine piece by piece until it was rendered useless. For a good measure, Ereshkigal shot a beam, destroying it imminently until she was sure nothing was left to recover. It was an evil device that uses the life force of a person I exchange for an incredible power, whoever invented it Ereshkigal assumed it was someone with evil intent.

"Origami!" Shidou shouted as arrived at Origami's crash location and saw that Origami wasn't alone. Another individual, no, a Spirit was tending on Origami while she was laying by the tree. When the Spirit noticed him immediately, she retreated away from Origami.

Shidou knew that whoever it was, that Spirit was just trying to help her. "W-wait, I will not hurt you promise!"

The Spirit just paused for moment and observe Shidou for a moment, staring at him for a good measure.

"T-thank you, for saving Origami." Shidou thanked her, whoever it was, before she disappeared into motes of lights. Shidou then approached Origami who was still unconscious and make sure that she was alright. Checking her pulse states that she was just fine but she looked horrible, her nose, mouth, ears and eyes were bleeding, which fortunately, just stopped.

Shidou just stared above.

Her sister was facing someone else and Shidou wondered if she's related to the one who helped Origami. He hoped she does.

Kotori was seeing red and fire around her just intensified from her fury. How dare someone was standing in front of her without even a hint of fear. Kotori brought out her axe once more.

The individual in front of her who was floating too, was scantily dressed to the point it looked she's in her gold and white bikini. She was also wearing a crown similar to Ereshkigal and mask that covered face. Ishtar felt that her beauty was covered but ignored that connotation for now. Exposing her beauty might mean their identity will be risked too.

Ishtar compensated it for agile movement and she was confident that Kotori's flaming axe wouldn't even scratch her a bit.

Ishtar was a goddess of war and she can give Kotori a beating of the lifetime she wanted but she must hold back or she might end up killing [Ifrit]. Like the deranged Kotori, she also enjoyed battle as much as she was but she knew when to hold back.

Ishtar was aware that Kotori was in no condition to recover at this point but one interesting thought was that [Ifrit] has the ability to recover any wounds instantly. This might be a little bit difficult but she was confident she can subdue her. Beams aren't enough, she must use her own body too.

Kotori rushed at Ishtar and swiped down, flames followed the path of the blade. Ishtar easily evaded it and retorted by the blast from her fingers, temporarily, blinding Kotori. Taking this chance, she pounced forward and clamped Kotori's neck with her awesome legs into a tight chokehold. Ishtar really want to fight her for real but it seemed that Kotori needed a therapy.

Interestingly, Ishtar was thought of this lucha libre move from a certain goddess and she admitted that she was having fun. Kotori was having a difficulty in breathing as her axe dissipated and instead she tried to claw her away but to no avail. It is as if Ishtar's body was protected by a blessing.

With the wavering consciousness of Kotori, so does the fire the burned around them. Ishtar was immune to such flames and it did not even dare to lick on her skin.

Slowly, they floated down and Ishtar managed to catch Kotori's body in the meantime. Ishtar managed to see Shidou, who was busy watching their fight. Ishtar floated to their area and landed in front of Shidou.

Kotori was currently sleeping in Ishtar's embrace and her Astral dress was barely covering her exposed body. Shidou immediately arrived at their place. Ishtar offered Kotori into her brother's arm. Shidou was relieved that Kotori was safe and ok. He tried to thank the unknown Spirit but found out she was retreating away slowly. Shidou understood that the Spirit somehow wanted to preserve her anonymity and just let her leave.

Ishtar has floated mid-air and seeing her job done as well Eresh's, she no longer has the job staying here so she flew into the horizon before the AST could enter this place.

As requested by a reviewer, here is the Servant sheet for Kurumi, if she ever ended up as a Heroic Spirit. I did the best I can, you can judge whatever you want:

Status Sheet

Kurumi Tokisaki the Nightmare

Class: Archer

Alternate Classes: Assassin, Caster

Gender: Female

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Stats:

Strength: A

Endurance: B

Agility: A

Mana: E-

Luck: C

Noble Phantasm: EX

Class Skills:

Independent Action - A

Can remain independent from the Master for a week. Her clones, in the other hand, can act independently from the original.

Sephiroth Core - A

Being a unique entity different from regular Heroic Spirit, Kurumi has an entirely different core fitting for a Spirit.

Could make her an entity equal to a Divine Spirit. Significantly reduce mana consumption but suffers from rank down for Mana recovery.

Rank depends on the Spirit.

Territory Creation - D

Kurumi can manipulate shadows at will and can instantly create a personal pocket dimension. Increases Mana recovery and a rank up in Presence Concealment whenever she hides within the shadows. Can store clones created from her Noble Phantasm without any limit within her shadows.

Personal Skills:

Tactics (Clones) - A

Tactical Knowledge that comes with leading vast armies into battle. Kurumi's clone gain independent sentience from her but still shared a single motive. Can communicate and share information with clones through mind alone.

Wide Specialization - B

Gains vocational skills through the use of her clones and can display them with the proficiency of B Rank or above.

Shadow Manipulation - A

The ability to manipulate shadows at will. Kurumi can use her shadows for disengage, teleport, create a pocket dimension, store additional clones.

Noble Phantasm:

Zafkiel, Time Emperor:

Kurumi can manipulate time through her flintlock, musket and her Angel, with each designated roman numerals to have different effects and can be used on herself or to the other targets:

First Bullet Aleph: Accelerates external time on its target.

Second Bullet Bet: Slows down the external time on target.

Third Bullet Gimel: Speeds up internal time to cause the subject to age.

Fourth Bullet Dalet: Rewinds time on a target. Can restore from physical injuries. Cannot resurrect who are already dead.

Fifth Bullet Hei: Allows the user to see a glimpse of the future.

Sixth Bullet Vav: Sends the consciousness of its target into the body of a past version of themselves.

Seventh Bullet Zayin: Temporarily freezes the target's time.

Eighth Bullet Het: Creates a temporal clone of the target. On Kurumi, they suffer a rank down to every stats.

Ninth Bullet Tet: Allows the user to share senses with someone in a different time or dimension.

Tenth Bullet Yud: Peeks into the past of any object struck.

Eleventh Bullet Yud Aleph: Sends its target to the future. Distance of time traveled forward is exponentially proportional to the amount of time and mana spent.

Twelfth Buller Yud Bet: Sends its target to the past. Has the same cost as Yud Aleph in terms of length of time traveled.

City of Devouring Time:

Kurumi's angel is very powerful at the cost of her time. In order to replenish a bit of her life force, she has the ability to absorbs the time of anyone who steps into the boundary of her shadows. Her clones can also use a portion of this ability.