Chapter 42: The Service

It's been two days since the that happened and Shidou felt it was just a minute has passed. Thinking of [Goddess] always refresh that awesome but terrifying memory. Shidou felt that there is a zero chance that he can even make them fell in love for they have the full extent knowledge of the Fraxinus. That knowledge alone can make him shudder, even without witnessing their powerful Angels. God knows where they got the information of Ratatoskr but he bet they have the power to get it from somewhere.

The good news is he managed to seal the Yamai Twins with the help of the Tohsaka Twins. Well, err, he still doesn't what to make with the information. Another thing is that the island turned back to its former state; bloody ocean turned back into nice blue, and the empty sky into a normal sky. Lastly, all of the inhabitants of that island, his students as well as the ship Fraxinus and its crew all survive the next day.

He still has no vague idea on why the students and the inhabitants didn't not see, hear or experience the whole event on that evening.

All in all, everything went back to normal and it seemed that ignorance was a bliss because he doesn't want to know how they do it after hearing the word 'Underworld'.

Miss Reine doesn't care how he managed to do it as long as he managed to seal the Yamai Twins, which is their current mission in the beginning. Reine doesn't even bother to explain the entirety of his version of story as long as she can understand what he meant. Maybe because of her experience back in the hotel, she doesn't need the whole story, as she can fill up the holes in it with her own.

…or that Reine was fully aware of the whole event that evening and knew that Shidou will be uncomfortable to dictate all of the events from him.

Ritsuka, Mashu and Yamura was back to their dorm too. Ainu and Izanami? God knows where they lived, the only hint they gave was that they also lived here too. Wait—

Shidou dunk his hand into his pocket. While back on the island, Ainu somehow gave him a piece of paper telling where she lived. It's the address to their home actually.

*PAT*

…and the paper flew away as the wind picks it up. Shidou was disappointed. Someone just flick her paper away into the air.

"I keep telling you, Shidou. I know where they lived."

"Correction. We both knew where their mansion was located."

It was the Yamai Twins, looking happier than ever. They were dressed in a matching clothing: a frilly, striped blouse and jump suit. They even have a matching braided hair.

Their decision back when they decided to have their powers sealed? They never regretted it. As what Izanami said, it would only make them suffer and it was already a scary thought. The Tohsaka are scarily powerful and they are responsible so better follow them than never.

"Girls, you don't need to follow me to the Tohsaka's house." Shidou sighed as he told the Twins, who nevertheless, just disobeyed him.

"Nope, we need to thank our gracious [Goddess] and ask for her blessings…"

"Magnify. We will offer goods and sacrifices for betterment of the future."

Both the Twins are now raising their hands up in the sky as they praised the names of Ainu and Izanami, much to Shidou's chagrin. They were easily attracted attentions of the various passerbys. Shidou was embarrassed for them as a result.

"S-stop it, Izanami-san said that you do not need to prostrate them as a literal Goddess!"

"…B-but Ainu-san said that we needed to!"

"Demand. Ainu needed to be worshipped."

Even though he witnessed their true power beforehand, Shidou could tell who's more more responsible on the either two of them. It was Izanami who emphasized about responsibility and maturity while Ainu was all about tremendous power and true extent of abilities. If they were together, surely they are an astounding force can no one can face.

It seemed that he can't change their mind and he must get going.

Kotori was back into the Fraxinus after the meeting with the superiors. Unlike how she treated the Ratatoskr with dominance, here in this meeting, she must be as formal as possible and talk with them with a formidable respect. Nothing has gone too important from the meeting, except for the reminder that she must do her job as efficient as possible and other means...

…and the risk that Shidou pose if he will go out of the control. Of course, Kotori will take care of it once it became a possibility. She believed that the possibility that Shidou became a rogue was near null. Shidou loved Kotori and in turn, Kotori loved Shidou and the word betrayal wasn't in their vocabulary as siblings. Kotori has a full trust on her big brother as his brother believed in her.

Kotori just blushed from that thought when Reine interrupted her.

"Captain, are you finished reviewing the documents?" The Analyst Officer Murasame poked on her inner thoughts.

"W-what, no, I mean yes. I have now read that he managed to sealed the [Berzerk, also known as the Yamai Twins composed of Kaguya Yamai and Yuzuru Yamai. All in all, the surprise mission was a successful one." And a plus point for Shidou.

However, Kotori frowned for a meantime. "Although, how the mission proceeded was too vague and basic, are you sure that there's nothing unusual happened midway?" Well, Kotori tried to ask for specifics. She knew that when Shidou did something, there is always a hypothetical random value that something bad will happen.

Analyst Officer Reine just nodded with certainty. "I can assure you, Captain Kotori, that nothing bad has happened. Even with the testimony of the Yamai Twins, there is no difference that was reported." In truth, the Yamai Twins were also cautioned by Tohsaka Twins to speak half-truths and white lies, in order to reserve their privacy. Reine either has knowledge about and pretended to be clueless about that or she really has no idea.

"Eh? Maybe I got used to Shidou being in a worse situation." Kotori thought as she caressed her chin curiously. "I would like to have a conversation with the Yamai Twins myself. Can you tell me where they are now?"

Then a holographic screen appeared in front of them, showing Shidou and the Twins walking along the sidewalk.

"Where are they are going?" Kotori asked curiously.

"I believe he was going to the place where Ainu Tohsaka and Izanami Tohsaka lived and must have brought Kaguya Yamai and Yuzuru Yamai along." Officer Reine explained.

Kotori became suspicious as she repeatedly scratched her chin lightly. "So Shidou is becoming secretive all of the sudden, huh?"

"As I have just said earlier, Shidou—"

Kotori interrupted her. "Hush. Reine-san, I know what I am doing."

Then on a video, a little further from Shidou's group was another group compose of Tohka, Origami, Yoshinon and Ritsuka

Kotori grinned maliciously and she squinted her eyes. "That is to be expected." Then she leaned forward, signifying that she was somehow interested.

"…forget calling the Yamais, I am curious on where the Tohsaka lived."

"Understood."

"Hey, slow down… why bother dragging me all the way?" Ritsuka said as Tohka grabbed her wrist as they are trying to hide somewhere.

Tohka immediately pushed her index finger in front of her lips and hushed ferociously, to the point Ritsuka suspect that Shidou actually heard it but pretended not to. Ritsuka immediately shielded herself from her flying spits. "Didn't you know that Shidou is going somewhere? Along with the twins? Don't you think there is something fishy going on?"

Ritsuka scratched her head in confusion. "But why involve me?"

"You're Shidou's friend and my friend too so you deserve to know what was happening." Tohka said decisively.

"That's…nevermind, how about her." Ritsuka attempted to argue with Tohka but felt it was long and unnecessary. She has no question for Yoshino but she has the need to pointed out Origami, who also joined with them. Ritsuka knew that they have this rivalry going on.

Tohka's face turned sour. "Bah. Leave her be. Origami is so persistent that I have no choice." And then she just turned away from staring at her.

Origami just glare at Tohka before focusing to Shidou. In her hands were a pair of binoculars. Ritsuka was sure that Origami wouldn't let Tohka borrow her binoculars if it somehow ends in that.

The Quad were hiding behind a corner and Ritsuka was the only who wasn't interested in hiding.

Chaldea was crazy, they say. Ritsuka was the only here who was making sense for now?

"Can we just calm down and just ask Shidou what was happening." Ritsuka recommended and the three of them just swayed their head and refuse. Asking for a reason is now burdensome for Ritsuka and just pretended that nothing happened.

They waited and waited.

Meanwhile, back to Shidou and the Yamai Twins who walking moderately, they are now harboring suspicion that they were being followed, scratch that, they knew they were being followed primarly by Tohka, Origami and Yoshino. The Yamai twins as this itch to look back but was prevented by Shidou himself.

"Just… don't look back." Shidou sweatdropped.

"Why, Shidou? They're obviously Tohka and Yoshino." Kaguya asked him innocently.

"Suspicion. Shidou was trying to make us clueless about it." Yuzuru concluded as she looked straight to Shidou's eyes.

"Y-Yes I admit." Shidou confessed.

Both the Yamai Twins look at him like a different individual before they walk away as if there is nothing to be said. Shidou just followed them, because they are the only one who knew where the mansion located.

Finally, they have arrived in front of a large gate. Beyond the gate was a beautiful white mansion. Around the mansion are astounding trees aligned symmetrically. Shidou and the Yamai twins can spy butlers and maids tending everywhere. One of the gate guard saw Shidou and immediately approached them. Even the Yamai twins talked something to the guard and the guard just nods in agreement of sort.

Eventually, the gate was opened and the trio are all being invited in, which they happily obliged.

All of that were witnessed by Tohka's group, as well as the Fraxinus above that was still invisibile. Tohka was gawked in surprise, for she never thought Shidou can enter that mansion.

"D-did you see that!?" Tohka exclaimed, tone laced with childish disbelief. She kept on pointing the mansion accusingly and no doubt the guard noticed them. Fortunately, the guard just left them alone until they get annoying.

Yoshino and Origami nodded furiously, how dare they took away their Shidou! While Ritsuka just sighed from misunderstanding.

"We can't let them do what they want!" Now Tohka sounded like a charismatic leader, with Yoshino and Yoshinon clapping for her short speeches and Origami seemed to sweep aside their rivalry for the sake of getting Shidou out of the stupid mansion. Ritsuka could now sense bullshittry.

At this point, Tohka charged alone, followed by Origami and Yoshino, arms raised above the air. They immediately clashed with the gate, banging and swinging it with their might. Ritsuka facepalmed.

The guard was now angry. "Who the hell are you three? This is a private property or I'm calling the police!" Teeth bared against them and Tohka wasn't scared the slightest.

"Bring out Shidou! Bring back our Shidou!" Tohka, Origami and Yoshinon all are initiating rally as they are pumping up their arms high. If they keep doing this, there will be readily trouble. They can't exactly rely on the Ratatoskr everytime.

Ritsuka took action.

"Grr. It seemed that you are asking for trouble huh?!" The guard was really angry and now has a walkie-talkie near his mouth for backups but when he saw Ritsuka slowly approaching the gate, he immediately fixed and presented himself. He can't allow himself sully the image of Ritsuka before Ishtar and Ereshkigal.

"M-Ma'm, I didn't you know you were coming today! Ma'm Ainu and Ma'm Izanami expects you as always." The guard presence turned from scary into surprisingly respectful. Tohka, Origami and Yoshino just turned around and stare at Ritsuka with scrutiny. Why didn't they know about this earlier? Tohka and Yoshino ended up gawking at Ritsuka.

"Oh, don't worry, Mr. Sanchez, I'm here to visit Ms. Ainu and Ms. Izanami and these three are my friends." Ritsuka said genuinely.

"Then there's no problem anymore." The guard, now known as Mr. Sanchez, dropped his walkie-talkie and motioned the other guards to open the gates at will.

The trio hurriedly went inside and went straight to mansion right away, eliciting surprise and shock from among the gardeners and maids while Ritsuka was content herself to walk moderately, greet the various individuals inside and observe the garden they have maintained.

The trio already entered the mansion as the butlers open it for them. They didn't stop to see the wonders of the interior of the mansion, for they are searching for Shidou.

"Shidou! Shidou!" Tohka repeatedly shouted, hoping that Shidou will hear her. The people inside the mansion all just stared at them strangely, they were all compose of butlers and maids and they were all deadly quiet.

"Tohka?" Tohka was sure of it that it was Shidou who spoke. They turned around to see him at last, but never have they thought they would see him in that fashion.

A sheer heart attack!

Shidou was in a full butler costume; a sleek, black suit, a white-themed collar, and a black trouser with a shined black shoes. He was also wearing a white gloves and his blue hair licked back to show off his clean forehead. What's missing is the sparkles around them.

Tohka was gawking at his full figure, drooling. Origami has this 'BSOD' moments and Yoshino clapping furiously at seeing his figure.

Alongside Shidou were Yamai Twins, who are also garbed in full maid costume, each are identical to each other: A frilly dress, a black apron, a modest blouse and puffy cap.

The trio has no other choice but to faint from this avid scenery.