(A/N: I would like help from a beta reader who has more or less knowledge of Spanish and English, since my main language is Spanish, unfortunately I don't have money to pay, because my fanfics are made with the purpose of entertaining.)
PDTS. - The characters in Fate do not belong to me, they belong to Kynoko nasu and Type Moon. This fic is made with the simple effect of entertaining the public.
I'm sorry for the spelling and grammar mistakes that this fanfic may have, but I'm still a novice at this.
Chapter 3: Beginning of the war
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AIRPORT – FUYUKI
On the outskirts of the airport, people were amazed by a certain group, which consisted of 4 women, two of whom wore a pure white dress that matched like sisters and highlighted their great beauty, the other two girls wore dresses that anyone who saw them he would identify them as a maid and lastly a tall man with auburn hair and amber golden eyes, he had a tuxedo that made him extremely attractive.
"You know, you two, I'm a little disappointed that you weren't as surprised as I was," Irisviel said with a pout.
"Furthermore, they must be the first Servants to travel with a body of flesh and blood."
Shirou was about to say that it wasn't true because he could detect certain scents of magical signatures left at the airport, but before he could say a few words Saber seemed to misunderstand Irisviel and spoke.
"I must apologize, I'm sorry I can't enter my spirit form."
"Oh, it's fine. Don't apologize, I wasn't blaming you or anything."
Irisviel and Saber entered an awkward environment regarding the topic.
This is because Masters and Servants must arrive in Japan separately one way or another, but apparently Irisviel and her Servants were an exception.
The cause is that Saber, even though she is a heroic spirit, had a limit that the others didn't. And it was that she could not dematerialize, she did not have the ability to convert her physical body to spiritual, to move at high speed or reduce the prana consumption of her Master, something that all servants should be able to do. Apparently, the situation is unknown even by Irisviel who has great information about the ritual because knowing cannot be dematerialized.
Shirou sincerely knew about Saber's situation, but decided to keep silent until the moment she decides to be honest. But certainly, this situation was very unfavorable, as Saber would not be able to hide her presence from other Servants and Masters alike.
Before Shirou could break the silent environment, Irisviel stepped forward and said.
"I'm happy to travel with you two, and we shouldn't let anything go unnoticed now that we're in Japan."
"Irisviel, what do you mean?" Saber asked without understanding the change in the attitude of the Master's wife from her.
"Nothing, it's nothing."
Hiding her smile, she turned around and started walking towards the exit. Saber found Irisviel's attitude suspicious, but Shirou was starting to get a headache because she would come later, because she feels the same as being with Illya.
"You're hiding something from me, that's why the smile, tell me frankly what it is" Saber questioned.
"It's not really a problem that you always stay in your spirit form, it must be a lot of fun choosing the clothes you're going to wear." Irisviel replied with a smile.
A little worried, Saber wanted to reply, but she decided to give a long sigh in exchange. "…." The fact that she can't dematerialize was her fault, so she decided to accept whatever punishment is meted out to her.
Shirou just followed behind the two women as she listened to her conversation, but noticing Saber's sigh she can understand that she has just accepted the punishment imposed on her. And he could only give her a kind smile that expressed that he would be supporting her.
Saber noticing Shirou's smile, she simply decided to ignore him and turn her head, because she didn't want to have an argument with Servant Ⅱ, so that Irisviel looked at them with a big mocking smile.
Thus, the entire group without major problems with the paperwork to enter the country, it did not take them long to reach the airport lobby. But as they walked, each of the officials and people stared at Irisviel and her companions.
As they walked, Saber realized that many passersby were looking at her.
"Irisviel, are these clothes suitable for walking around the city?"
To Saber's question, if a third party with normal common sense had been present would say that without a doubt, those clothes were normal, but what made the one-piece dress extravagant was Saber's beauty.
"I chose those clothes so I could go unnoticed. Maybe you don't like it?"
"No, it's just that this dress, I think it would be difficult to move freely, plus I'm worried about damaging something you chose for me."
The need to change into her armor that she had before was obvious to Shirou and her Master, but there was no denying that Irisviel had taken this opportunity to have some fun.
No longer bearing the gaze of people, Saber put on a complicated look.
"As I imagined, is there something wrong with my clothes?"
The people who entered and left stared at them for a while, that started to make Saber uncomfortable.
"I think, it's because you look too elegant" Shirou said with a bitter smile. At the same time, he thought she was beautiful, but he was sure that if she said those words to him, he would make her uncomfortable.
In addition, her group attracted attention. In any case, they were quite attractive. His exempt clothing was not in common use in Fuyuki. The look they gave them was not only surprised but also envious.
Ignoring the stares of the people, the group managed to leave the airport at the same time that Irisviel's two maids picked up their bags and left.
"Come on Saber, Shirou. Worrying isn't going to change things" saying this, he pulled both servants' hands with a bitter face. "Because we are finally in Japan. We have to enjoy ourselves as much as possible, before the battle begins"
"No, Irisviel, this is not about enjoying" Saber muttered as they walked.
Irisviel jumped like a spring waiting for the taxi. Somehow Saber hadn't realized that Irisviel is more radiant than ever, but Shirou didn't miss her Master's emotion. So, he silently clenched his fists.
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Shortly after they arrived at the city of Fuyuki, the sunset colored the sky, it was about to get dark.
"How lively!"
As the car was passing through the square in front of the station, I took the rush hour traffic for them. Irisviel's eyes shone as she watched the scene, but Saber, who was next to her, looked at the surroundings, like a survey commander looking at the battlefield.
Shirou who was co-pilot secretly laughed at the attitude of the two people in the back seats.
When out of nowhere Saber starts the conversation.
"Kiritsugu has already arrived, hasn't he?"
"Yes, he had a way to get there a day early." Shirou answered.
Once inside the country, Kiritsugu planned to hide his presence by traveling a completely different route from Irisviel's group, getting off at the Shin-Osaka airport, and from there taking the railway to Fuyuki.
"Are we going to meet again?"
"It's all right, he will be the one who will come to us" Irisviel replied this time to the question.
Saber didn't show it, but she was quite impressed by Kiritsugu and besides, Irisviel's plans didn't end up convincing her.
"So, what's the plan now?"
"Well... For now, let's observe the changes that may happen and adapt to the consequences" shirou replied about his master's plan with a forced smile.
"Does that mean we're not going to do anything?"
"Exactly" Irisviel gave a mischievous childish smile, as she looked at the dispirited Saber.
"But that's not a waste. After coming to such a far away country." Smiling as she looked at the jammed traffic, Irisviel was beginning to lose heart. Beside her, Saber looked confused, because of that expression.
"And… if I search for an enemy's Servant?" Shirou commented and Saber was about to agree.
"Hmm, no way" When Irisviel suddenly turned negative and looked expectantly at the couple.
"You know, you two. Since we have this opportunity, we could tour the city. It must be interesting."
"..." For an instant, Saber was shocked by such an idea, but she quickly put on a stern face.
"Irisviel. We must be prepared. We have to consider where we are now"
"Yes. I depend on you, Saber and Shirou. If there is an enemy Servant nearby, you can feel it, can't you?"
"Well... That's correct" Both servants replied.
One Servant can sense the presence of the other.
"Saber, I think we should reconnoiter, so it wouldn't hurt to tour the city." Shirou interrupted.
"That's right... But" she still doubtful.
"Then let's take a look" Irisviel commented before Saber could give an answer.
Saber felt that Shirou and Irisviel had a hidden goal.
"We should settle down somewhere to meet with Kiritsugu, then follow the plan." She Still trying to refuse, until she heard murmurs.
"Well..." This time it was Irisviel who muttered.
When she appeared she was not aware that her behavior was not appropriate for a crisis situation like that.
Saber was able to figure out the ulterior motive that she had, and so she asked.
"Why are you so insistent on touring the city?"
"You know… This is the first time" Irisviel nervously looked at Saber, who gave a sigh.
"Irisviel, as you know, we Servants receive knowledge about this world, so this city is not exactly a place for sightseeing." She commented negatively.
"No… it's not that, what happens is that I…" Like a child when she throws a tantrum, Irisviel shook her head vigorously. To later confess "... I had never gone out before"
"...Huh?" Not understanding, Saber looked at her in confusion.
Shirou suddenly interrupted, because the situation was getting complicated "It means, since he was born. My Master has lived secluded in the castle all his life"
Since she didn't like hearing those words, Irisviel lowered her head and nodded.
"I was just a tool for the Haven's Feel, I was never allowed out"
Saber hadn't had a very happy life as Arturia either. But she couldn't help but feel sorry for that person, who like a bird had been caged, imprisoned in a frozen castle since her birth.
Noticing the complicated look Saber gave her, she commented. "But that means doesn't know anything. Especially, since Kiritsugu appeared. He taught me many of the sights and events of the world. Of course, he also told me about Japan" she smiled miserably. "But... this is the first time I've seen the world with my own eyes. So, I thought I'd take a look, sorry."
Saber hearing her, gently proceeded to wrap her arms around Irisviel.
"...Saber?"
"It's also my first time in this city, so we have a lot to see, what do you say?"
"Thank you." Irisviel's eyes lit up with bright joy, linking her arms with Saber's.
Shirou looked at them with a smile, they both looked like sisters. Besides, there was still time before dark. she decided to stop the Taxi in the Center.
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The Group was currently in the Fuyuki shopping mall.
Irisviel and Saber easily attracted the attention of the men in the mall. Some even had the courage to go to confess to them, but noticing Shirou's look, many backed away in fear.
The same thing happened with women who were attracted to Shirou, for some reason it made Saber uncomfortable and she put on an extremely cold face that scared the surrounding women.
Irisviel was oblivious to what was going on around her, she just stared like a child at the many downtown shops and food stalls.
They walked like this for a long time, until they reached a clothing store.
"Come on, Saber, Shirou we have to try on clothes for you."
Both Servants wanted to refuse, but Irisviel's enthusiasm simply made it difficult for them to reject her. So, the group entered the clothing store.
"Hmm…." With a hand on her chin Irisviel analyzed the various outfits, and grabbed some of women and men.
The entire remaining afternoon, Shirou and Saber were victims, while Irisviel laughed.
Both servants looked at her kindly like a couple of parents fulfilling the whims of her daughter.
For a moment Shirou's gaze caught a certain set of clothes, which gave him a pleasant surprise and nostalgia.
Irisviel and Saber who were arguing about continuing or choosing other dresses, noticed Shirou's look.
"Shirou, is something wrong?" Saber asked with a tone of concern, which she didn't notice.
He just shook his head and said "No nothing, everything is fine".
Irisviel snuck over to the outfit and brought it back, when she came back Saber was about to ask her what she had planned, but she didn't give her a chance and dragged her into the closet closest to her.
Moments later a fight could be heard metaphorically happening in the locker room.
Shirou wondered what he had planned this time Irisviel, after making them try on so many outfits, when suddenly the curtain opened and the first thing he did was to be surprised. Because the first thing he saw was Saber in a sailor's uniform, a navy-blue skirt and a white long-sleeved shirt, with a tie and brown boots.
He brought back many memories that he unconsciously approached her naturally. And he murmured "Saber" in a loving tone as he placed her hand on Saber's cheek.
"Shirou" She replied in a confused tone and was about to push him away. When he noticed Shirou's gaze on her, and for some strange reason, a lump formed in her throat, preventing her from speaking.
The look Shirou gave her contained many emotions; Longing, Nostalgia, Love?
'Who is he looking at? Is it me? Or is it someone else? For some strange reason I can't take his hand off my cheek, and the look he gives me prevents me from rejecting him' those thoughts ran through Saber's head.
When they were both in their own world.
"Coff… Cofff" Irisviel interrupted them with a fake cough, at the same time that she gave them a smile and a look of envy.
When both of them regained some sense of reason, they noticed their current situation so Saber quickly separated from him. At the same time, she had a slight redness on her cheeks and it was very rare to see her flustered.
Shirou by her side stood with his hand in the air, he simply shook his head and a bitter smile.
'Fool, she's not your Saber, she's not arthuria your Wife either" Shirou thought.
Thus, the awkward atmosphere quickly passed and Saber returned to her cold and indifferent face, but this time she put up a wall for Shirou.
Irisviel noticed this and could only apologize, he simply shook his head. So, the group left the clothing store, but with Saber wearing the sailor uniform this time, for some strange reason she found it very comfortable to wear.
Irisviel and both Servants spent their time aimlessly around the mall. From time to time, they would stare at the sunset that was reflected by the sale of the buildings, they did nothing in particular, like going into stores to buy something, or having coffee on a terrace.
Irisviel sighed, mesmerized by the nightfall. The world is filled with even more beautiful nights than in Fuyuki City. But Irisviel was still deeply moved by what she had before her eyes, as if she was seeing a treasure.
"It's really beautiful... people's lives make it look even more dazzling..." Irisviel muttered excitedly, Saber silently attended.
Shirou was the only one who noticed that the entire time they walked through the mall Saber was on guard. Although she seemed very calm on the surface, deep inside her nerves of steel were always on the alert. This place is enemy territory, this never changed in her mind.
He knew that very well because Saber was definitely not good at searching for the enemy, and depending on the situation, some Servant might find them.
It's hard to believe that an enemy can go unnoticed while everyone is looking for each other, but still, a surprise attack wouldn't be uncommon. But that was what Irisviel's servant was for, he would fulfill her promise and protect her from any harm.
In addition, he along with Saber could fight with the servant, while the other retreats with Irisviel.
"Hey you two, do you want to see the beach that's near here?"
Since Irisviel couldn't hide her excitement, both Servants attended with a smile. They didn't detect any opponent so they agreed.
Saber, she had sworn to protect Irisviel, she would defend her until the end, besides, she was having a lot of fun. Shirou knew that it was due to the pride that she has as a true Knight.
There was a square in front of the shore of the beach, which is on the opposite side of the bridge that crosses over the Mion River
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Late at night, three people were walking along the main promenade, with no one else around. The north wind that came from the sea blew softly without stopping, Irisviel's long silver hair shone like the trail left by a shooting star. In that place, people only visited in the summer, they did not like winter; but Irisviel, who was seeing the sea for the first time, did not care, he had already gotten used to the cold in the place where he lived.
"We would have come here before it got so dark..." Shirou said with a guilty tone and Saber nodded regretfully.
It was simply enough to look at the sea that had a gloomy darkness. This did not matter to Irisviel either, she looked at the horizon, as if she had sunk into darkness.
"Okay, the sea is also beautiful at night, it reflects the night sky"
Hearing the sound of the waves, Irisviel's smile widened. They had already walked a long way, Irisviel's pale cheeks reddened, she looked more like a young girl than a married woman with a child, she had an innocent and naive smile.
"I really had no idea that walking through an unknown city would be such a pleasant experience"
"You had fun?" Shirou commented.
Irisviel nodded like a child and after she felt embarrassed, she turned her head to look at the sea again.
"You two, do you like the sea?"
"In my time, and in my country... the sea represented nothing more than an enemy. It's annoying and I don't find it attractive" Saber replied
"I see..." In response to what Saber said, her face turned slightly cloudy. "...It's hard to forgive. You are a woman like me. For you, who lived as King Arthur, pretending to be a man was not something you could enjoy"
"Well, that's how it was" Saber shrugged, smiling quietly. She didn't have to lament that she didn't have a very feminine side. It is her place; she was proud to have led on a battlefield.
"And your shirou?"
Being named, I look at both women.
"Mmm...As Saber said he also represented enemies in my time, but he also brought me some beautiful family memories, I can't say I completely hate him."
Saber upon hearing her answer simply frowned as she clenched her fists. So, she decides to change the subject, because talking about another Camelot only brings her regret.
"But… Irisviel, wouldn't you wish to walk around the city with Kiritsugu instead of us Servants?"
Irisviel showed a slight smile. "He…can't do this, he would be hurt by the mixed feelings"
Not understanding the meaning of the answer, Saber made a doubtful face.
"Kiritsugu can't hang out with you?"
"It's not that. Without a doubt he enjoys it as much as I do... that's why he can't, he's a person who feels pain when he's happy"
"..." Both Servants fell silent.
Irisviel noticed the silence and looked towards the sea, wondering about the situation of her husband Kiritsugu.
When out of nowhere Both servants looked at each other.
"You felt it"
"Hmm." Saber nodded.
The two of them looked at Irisviel worriedly, thinking about how to break her silence when she turned her head and exchanged glances with both of them.
"...An enemy Servant?"
"Yes" Shirou and Saber replied in unison.
They both felt a presence. He had stopped a hundred meters away, with a clear indication, it was like a provocation.
The other was aware of Shirou and Saber's presence, but he wants to say that he doesn't know that they are allies, so he has to proceed with the plans indicated by Kiritsugu.
"He looks like he's inviting us" Shirou said with a sarcastic smile.
"Hmm… That's honest" With no trace of tension in her voice, Saber responded calmly.
"It seems that the opponent has the same expectations as us. He made indications to show himself… the Servant is looking for a head-on fight, just like you, Saber, right?" Irisviel commented to both servants. "That makes him a Lancer or Rider class. He's a direct opponent." Irisviel gave a fearless smile.
"So, are we going to accept the invitation?"
"Yes" The two servants replied
Shirou decided to agree to follow the enemy Servant, because he knows that telling Saber that it is unwise to advance would only make her angry.
It is dangerous to follow the enemy it could be a trap or a battlefield in his favor. But Saber wasn't someone who gets scared by that kind of tricks, besides her Master was protected by shirou, and certainly although she doesn't like to admit it, she trusts him.
Moments later they quickly mobilized while jumping the building, the enemy's mark was more and more distant, Saber and Shirou began to walk without concern. Irisviel took out a GPS from her pocket, and turned it on.
A device that works without prana that Kiritsugu gave him, and serves to let him know the position of Irisviel who is going a different way.
Irisviel was confident in the power of both sabers. Any enemy ranked lower than Saber would be defeated in the blink of an eye, with one swing of his swords.
This is what she expected. As much as possible, she wanted her Servants to end the fight before Kiritsugu entered the battle.
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Fuyuki Bridge.
On top of the Fuyuki Bridge were two people, Waver and his servant RiderⅠ.
The difference was that Waver was lying shivering holding on to the metal frame in fear and cold from the high altitude, while RiderⅠ stood proudly with binoculars in hand.
"Hmm…. It's clearly a provocation, it's not inviting, it's an obvious sign, it would be strange not to notice, it must be an impatient master who got tired of waiting, or a brave master."
'It is true it is stupid, accepting the challenge of another servant, but it is not necessary to be so high, I am a human of flesh and blood!' Waver thought, while he clung tightly to the ground.
When suddenly a great gust of wind blew and it seemed that it would take him away at any moment.
"LET'S GO DOWN! LET'S GO DOWN! LET'S GO DOWN NOW!" Waver scream of fear
"Wait, you're a very restless guy, sitting and waiting is also part of the battle, if you're bored start reading the book, I gave you" said RiderⅠ, as if the great gust of wind was nothing more than a slight wisp to him. At the same time, he had an alcoholic drink.
Waver wasn't even interested in those stupid RiderⅠ books, he just ended up carrying them because his servant can't carry them when he dematerializes.
"I can't, Read and hold on to the RiderⅠ frame at the same time," he said in an aggrieved tone.
"Hmm…. At a time like this, it annoys me today's humanity, who can't do two things at the same time" he said in an annoyed tone.
"RiderⅠ you mean the battle right? With swords, right?
"Of course, one hand with the sword and the other the reading. Besides my warriors fought while eating or drinking or with a woman in their arms" he boasted smugly.
Looking at Waver's blank expression "Don't be surprised kid, warriors in my era lived their whole lives fighting, anyone can do that."
"You are kidding, ¿right?"
"Of course, silly," he laughed and delivered an explosive blow to Weaver's forehead.
"Gah!" He didn't have time to worry about the pain, there he was, glued with all the strength of his arms and legs to the steel structure, Weaver didn't even rub his aching forehead, he could only give a small cry.
"Hey kid, no one would laugh at a joke like that, when your face turns blue like this, it's because you don't have the guts"
Ignoring RiderⅠ's heartfelt laugh, Waver immediately regretted choosing this heroic spirit, as he shed a few tears from the pain on his forehead.
"I want to go back... back to England..."
"I told you not to rush, here things have finally started to move"
"Hey?"
Rider pointed at the park beach with his chin.
"Even I, the king of conquerors, realize it right now, but yeah, it seems like there was more than one Servant in this park, these guys aren't hiding anything either, on the contrary, he's closing in on the other one who came after us.""
"Then…"
"They also seem to be heading towards the port, what a great provocation, that is, we will study their fight"
Before he knew it, his eyes began to show the sharp beast gleam, as he let out a menacing laugh, he was still a bystander, but the soul of the heroic spirit Alexander was already on the battlefield.
In Weaver's heart, unable to move in the steel structure, misery was winning over the sense of trust he should have in RiderⅠ, plus he thought more that nothing would matter if he fell.
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As Shirou, Saber and Irisviel approached the enemy Servant's presence, they also sensed many spiritual entities in the surroundings.
"This is bad I detect, many sources of heroic spirits" Shirou commented.
"Yes, I think they are just waiting for the opportunity to deal the final blow" said Saber with annoyance.
Shirou and Irisviel can understand Saber's annoyance, since she as a knight class prefers to go to the front and not resort to tricks like Kiritsugu.
At the same time that they moved through the buildings, Shirou who was carrying Irisviel as a princess.
"Shirou, I need you to put me down here, we have to proceed with Kiritsugu's plan, if possible, she stays by her side"
When they both heard this, they paused and hesitated for a moment, but looking at Irisviel's steady eyes, he could only nod.
"Saber, I entrust my master to you" Shirou muttered, at the same time that he dematerialized.
"Same Shirou, I entrust you to my Master"
So, the group split up and both women headed towards the servant's direction.
Both women, passing through the roads with Saber carrying Irisviel and feeling that her presence guided them, arrived at a Port, the perfect place for a battle without the need for civilian interference.
The enemy was also ready to show itself, without running or hiding, the high-altitude shadow standing in the middle of the empty port street was emitting an extraordinary amount of prana; even more outrageous than his strange clothing, clearly showing that he was something more than human.
The two Servants stopped, meeting face to face, finally meeting the first Servant, Saber carefully eyed the enemy she would engage in a battle to the death.
He was a handsome man, with rare long hair slicked back roughly, quite charming to look at first. His weapon was one of the "knight" classes, without a doubt, he was the Servant LancerⅠ.
The weird thing was that he didn't just have a long spear. Along with the spear that LancerⅠ was holding in his right hand, with his head resting on his shoulder, he also carried in his left hand a shorter spear that was a third the length of the first.
It was very rare to see a lancer that was a Dualist. Nobody could imagine that holding two spears was common.
The two spears were wrapped from shaft to tip with cloth, hiding the edge. This was probably a countermeasure to avoid revealing the Noble Phantasm's true name.
"How nice of you to come, everyone else in town just decided to stay out of it, you're the only one who accepted my invitation."
With a humble, cheerful and flattering voice, Lancer I asked Saber without concern and without being on guard.
"With great fighting spirit, am I correct if I think you carry a sword; To know?"
As Saber was about to agree, a mental message flashed through his mind.
'Sabe stop, I order you not to reveal your weapon'
'But Mast-' she was about to protest.
'Don't make me use a command seal'
After hearing that cold sentence, she was sure that Kiritsugu was capable of doing it.
Looking back at her opponent.
"Who knows, maybe it could be a Bow or an Axe" she said with an indifferent face.
"Tsk, so apart from hiding your weapon, you won't say what it's about swordsman either."
"Surely you must understand my reasons LancerⅠ"
"Indeed, hm, it's unusual to exchange names with the opponent in a fight to the death."
Completely agreeing, Saber slightly dismissed the impudence of him pretending from him.
"Certainly it is not, our battle is not for honor to begin with, you yourself are raising your spear for your Master right?"
"Fuh, that's right"
With a strange expression, LancerⅠ replied with a cold and bitter tone that was unlike someone who wanted to fight to the death, looking closer he was an outstandingly handsome man.
Truly, his features were one of those that could steal a woman's heart with a glance. Staying behind Saber, Irisviel held her breath a bit as she frowned.
"...A lovely magic incantation, it's rude to use it on a married woman, LancerⅠ"
Clearly, LancerⅠwas emitting spiritual power that could amaze a woman, as Irisviel was a homunculus, her body was specialized in the use of magic and her resistance to it was higher than normal, but an average woman could fall in love with it. look of this man.
LancerⅠ smiled bitterly at Irisviel's comment.
"I'm sorry, it's some kind of curse that I have since I was born, that's all, blame my birth or blame your femininity."
"You won't expect me to show mercy LancerⅠ?"
"The Saber class's Anti-Magic skill is not in vain... Excellent, it wouldn't be good for my reputation to kill a weakened woman just because of my face, I'm happy that my first opponent is a tough nut to crack."
"Oh! You're looking forward to a fair fight, it's an honor to face a proud heroic spirit."
Exaggerating, Saber responded with a calm smile.
"So whenever you want"
LancerⅠ was preparing for battle.
Saber's fighting spirit also started to come out and exploded, prana surged engulfing the girl's sailor uniform like a tornado, in the next instant her body was covered in silver armor with blue, the armor and gloves created by the magic.
"Saber…"
Swallowing nervously, Irisviel called out from behind, she could feel the tension and pressure both Servants had from the battle.
"Be careful Saber."
Without a word, Saber simply nodded.
"Leave LancerⅠ to me, but I'm worried Master is nowhere to be seen."
Certainly Irisviel, also noticed that LancerⅠ's master was nowhere to be found, she had to be very careful, because she could receive a sneak attack at any moment.
"I could be preparing some unpleasant strategy, please be careful, Irisviel I entrust you to watch my back"
Her jade eyes spoke calmly, without fear.
Irisviel nodded with a smile.
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At the same time Kiritsugu and his assistant Maiya were in the surrounding factories according to the address provided by Irisviel.
When they looked at the surroundings, he could detect traces of prana which means that someone had to set up a barrier in the surroundings, when Kiritsugu felt a tap on his shoulder.
And he looked at Maiya, he saw how he was pointing towards a crane, he understood his intentions.
"Maiya go to the east bank, I'll go west...find a vantage point where both Saber and the crane can be seen."
"I understand." Maiya disappeared into the shadows produced by the factories at a slow pace, taking the assault weapon, Kiritsugu checked the transmitter's response as he carefully moved in the opposite direction.
Once in West, Kiritsugu he watched as the battle began, when he heard a murmur enter his ears.
"It's started"
Reacting as quickly as he could, he turned and aimed the sniper rifle at the presence behind him.
"It's me Shirou" he said with a bitter smile. At the same time, he was shocked by his father's actions and his reaction time.
"Tell me what you're doing here and you don't follow the plan" he said coldly without intending to remove the gun from his forehead.
"I'm here on Irisviel's orders and I'm also worried about his safety"
"I don't need protection, as I said the priority is Irisviel"
"I understand that, but you also have to understand that it is important"
Frowning, Kiritsugu said in an annoyed tone, "Tsk, no matter what happens to me, as I told you, the priority is Irisviel, winning the grail and preventing it from falling into the wrong hands."
Shirou just frowned.
'Now I understand the headache it gave Arthuria, Rin, Sakura, Taiga; I'm sorry girls' he said mentally with a tone of understanding.
Kiritsugu watched as Shirou fell silent with a frown, deciding to ignore him and concentrate on the battle in front of him.
Seeing how they ignored him and cut off any possibility of conversation, he also decided to seriously look at the battle between Saber and LancerⅠ in case of any issues with Irisviel's safety.
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All Irisviel could do was stare dumbfoundedly at the battle, this fight was unfolding with extraordinary intensity.
Both servants were protected by their armor and fought with all the strength that was in their body amid the reflection produced by the sword and the spear and the shadow that was produced.
The feet hit the ground, the wind that arose after brandishing the weapons split a light pole in half, Irisviel was no longer able to see the movements carried out at such speed, she could only feel the clashes of the weapons of both.
This fight between the two could be enough to destroy the entire street.
Irisviel experienced the fear and wonder that she had heard in old stories, the world where myths and legends come together suddenly materialized in front of her eyes.
Lightning and thunder split the sky, a large amount of sound waves shattered the ground; Certainly, the two clashed fiercely, the sword and the spears.
Saber decided to advance once, when the spear fell and collided with her sword, she kept it and decided to take advantage of her strength and pushed LancerⅠ
At the same time as Lancer slashed, she tried to repel the slash with her other short left-hand spear, and barely dodged the slash.
When the two parted ways, LancerⅠsmiled.
"Heh, I see you're an aggressive beauty" he said at the same time he felt a cut on his cheek and blood spilled slightly, it had to be from their previous exchange, where he managed to dodge.
LancerⅠdecided to attack aggressively this time.
Saber didn't know which spear the noble ghost was, she had to defend against the attacks made by both. Still, one of them, the long spear on the right or the short one on the left; it must be LancerⅠ's true weapon.
Saber paid attention to each of her attacks; she believed that if hers could recognize the real spear, her chances of winning could be increased significantly. But still… her attack was repelled, Saber had to back up to look for a better opportunity.
"What's wrong Saber? Your attacks aren't working."
"…"
She couldn't answer LancerⅠ's taunts, after so many exchanges, she hadn't managed to hit her opponent except once.
Both Heroic Spirits went back to their exchanges, but this time more aggressively, it seemed that LancerⅠ had the upper hand when he was actually wearing himself down and Saber counterattacked at the same time.
Normal humans wouldn't notice this, but for the surrounding Servants, they could notice it.
When suddenly a voice sounded.
"'Enough of this game, LancerⅠ.'"
Both Saber and Irisviel were surprised by the cold voice echoing out of nowhere.
"The Master of… LancerⅠ"
Stiffly, Irisviel looked around her, but there was no human form to see. In addition, the voice did not identify whether it was a man or a woman.
"'Don't prolong the fight anymore. This Saber is a formidable foe. Make it quick. — Reveal perhaps your Noble Phantasm.'"
Saber's face hardened at the magus's words.
"Understood, master."
LancerⅠ dropped his voice silently, and in return I wielded his weapons. Without hesitation, he dropped his short spear in his left hand at his foot.
'That's his Noble Phantasm,' Saber thought, as she watched as LancerⅠgained a tremendous speed boost.
"I'm going to kill you now; tell me Saber you will continue to hide your weapon"
Saber stood on the sidelines, preferring not to speak in battle, when out of nowhere the red spear reveals his sword.
This stunned her for a few seconds, but it was enough for LancerⅠ to gain the upper hand in the matchup.
Thus, both servants collided sword weapons with spear, a thrust, deflected it, directed his sword LancerⅠ blocked it.
So, the fight continued until the spear was directed at her shoulder, she deflected it, but LancerⅠ managed to redirect the spear in the direction of her stomach. She dodges, but the spear collides with her magical armor. But when she felt the spear cutting her, she sent out a thrust, which with her great speed barely managed to dodge LancerⅠ.
"Saber" Irisviel said with concern noticing her wound, and she quickly casts a healing spell.
"Thank you, Irisviel."
"Heh, what's up, Saber," LancerⅠ sneered.
'What happens as he can pierce my armor and reveal my sword, maybe it has something to do with her spear' Saber thought.
"I understand LancerⅠ, your spear cancels the magic"
"Heh, if you understood, now you know that you are defenseless against my spear"
"If I can't block your spear, I just have to kill you in one shot" she said as her magic armor disappeared and she was only wearing the blue queen's dress. "Get ready LancerⅠ."
"You're betting everything on one hit, brave but stupid decision, you underestimate me" he said somewhat irritated.
"Who knows".
So, they both prepared themselves and moved at high speed.
Just a few inches from the two Servants clashing, she watched as Lancer Ⅰ suddenly hit the ground, and his other spear rose, removing the bandages that covered it, to reveal a golden spear aimed at his face.
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"Hmm... This is bad"
Seeing the giant Servant show impatience for the first time, Waver stirred, asking RiderⅠ as he clung to the steel frame.
"LancerⅠ and Saber will carry out a decisive technique, but it seems that scum emerged that want the competition to decide quickly"
"Wouldn't that be good for us?"
"Fool, what are you talking about?"
RiderⅠ slammed his heel into the steel frame he was standing on with a huge impact. For Waver, who was clinging with her entire body to the frame, the tremor shook him to the bone, and she let out another girlish cry.
"I wanted to wait for the battle to unfold before everyone arrives, but judging from the current situation, it's too late to attack."
"Very late? Don't you want to attack when they are tired of fighting each other?"
"…I think you have misunderstood things, boy"
RiderⅠ frowned and tilted his head down to look at the Master lying on the side of his foot, as if disappointed by a humorless clown's performance.
"I hope that other Servants will gather, isn't it obvious? Better than fighting one by one, it's much better to finish them all together!"
"…"
Waver forgot to answer, he was confused by the stupidity of his Servant.
"Finish them all together in one big battle royale?"
"Yes, so we wait until they meet."
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Shirou who was looking in confrontation, frowned, it was very rare to see Saber receiving an injury, certainly it bothered him.
"Maiya, how are you?"
Breaking out of his thoughts, he watched as Kiritsugu communicated with his assistant. But he had already detected the surrounding Masters, even the giant Servant on the Fuyuki Bridge.
"Tell me who do you think will win in the next match?" Kiritsugu asked.
"With a little more time, definitely Saber" Shirou commented.
Kiritsugu simply nodded.
So, they both looked at the procedure of the battle.
"I need to interfere, quickly" Shirou said
Kiritsugu stopped him.
"You can't, stick to the plan."
"Kiritsugu, I understand the plan, but my instincts tell me, something will happen."
"I told you no" he said with an extremely cold voice and looked into his eyes.
"I am sorry"
"Shirou, if you leave, this very instant I will order you to be killed."
This certainly stopped him for a moment and he shivered, but at the same time he was heartbroken by his father's coldness, something he had never seen.
"I don't care, I'll follow my instincts."
As he took a few steps a shot went past his head.
Certainly, as a Servant, it wouldn't hurt him, but he understands that it is Kiritsugu's last warning.
"My Master Irisviel's life may be in danger," he murmured.
Hearing this, Shirou watched as the weapon in Kiritsugu's hand trembled. But taking advantage of that distraction opportunity he dematerialized.
"Protect Irisviel, you have to make sure nothing happens to her" Listening to his father's murmur before disappearing, it caused a smile on his face, despite appearing to be an emotionless machine, he cares a lot about his family.
(A/N: Poor Shirou, if only he knew that Kiritsugu is so Edgy that he even killed a version of Irisviel with his bare hands xdd)
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Knowing that he was about to take a risky action to avoid LancerⅠ's decisive blow, he was surprised to see Shirou's sudden appearance.
LancerⅠ was also surprised by the Servant's entrance, and reacted quickly by deflecting his attacks to protect himself from him, barely managing to sever the red-haired Servant's tendon with the golden spear that was aimed at Saber.
"Tsk" Shirou clicked his tongue, because he felt his right-hand grip loosen. But at least he managed to land a kick to LancerⅠ's abdomen, which knocked him back. For some reason, he felt that the danger Saber was in was not that.
When suddenly a premonition assaulted him and turned his body.
"Eh, I wonder how you knew I was going to attack, although I certainly hate surprise attacks, they are orders from my Master" murmured a Servant with a blue suit, blue hair and red eyes, who appeared behind Saber as a lightning bolt, directed his spear into Saber's heart.
Putting Kanshou and Bakuya between his arms to form an X, he managed to avoid the thrust of the spear that was headed for Saber's heart, but he lost his grip on his left hand causing the blue servant to take this opportunity to kick him, Shirou felt a shock. strong impact to his stomach that sent him flying until he collided with the containers behind him.
All this happened in less than 5 seconds, the capabilities of the servants were far superior, Irisviel could hardly notice the exchange that occurred and Kiritsugu was the same.
"Shirou" Both women yelled, Saber couldn't keep looking in the direction where Shirou collided. Because quickly his battle instincts kicked in and he managed to block the crimson spear heading for his shoulder.
"Oh! You certainly stopped my spear, you have a good reaction time, unfortunately you would have already fallen if that Servant had not intervened"
Saber got angry and attacked, also both Servants mobilized, so the two collided weapons, it was a fiercer battle than with LancerⅠ, because the spear that this new Servant carried released a great pressure and thirst for blood.
"Heh, you're strong Saber, I see why my partner LancerⅠ, couldn't defeat you quickly, I admit that he would be in trouble, if it wasn't for my partner revealing the range of your sword"
"Tsk", Saber could only click her tongue at the same time, that she hated herself for delaying the battle with LancerⅠ, certainly revealing the scope of her weapon, puts her on an equal footing with this new enemy who knows the sword of she.
When both Servants continued to face each other, LancerⅠ returned, Shirou also returned, he thought that he would also attack and was ready to fight. LancerⅠ simply stood on the sidelines watching Saber battle.
Until Saber pushed LancerⅡ back and shirou approached her, because there was no point in him interfering in the battle knowing Saber's character.
"Tsk, why did you interrupt LancerⅡ, she's my opponent" said LancerⅠ annoyed.
"Hmph... you think I like sneaking attacks or stealing prey from others, I prefer to attack directly, finish off the enemy head-on, these are master's orders" he answered irritably.
Both Saber and Shirou exchanged glances and came to an understanding.
They analyzed the situation. They knew that the masters of the Lancers have to have a situation equal to their alliance, who knows can even be a partner, like his masters.
"Saber we will fight together, entrusted my back to you"
She just nodded.
"LancerⅠ, he has a red spear capable of nullifying any magic, I still haven't discovered her identity."
Hearing this information, Shirou quickly deduced the Servant's identity from Analysis and knew who Lancer wasⅠthat he would have a disadvantage in creating him, but at the same time he could take advantage of this opportunity.
"I understand, listen the LancerⅡ has great speed and his spear is capable of altering reality, there are few heroes with those characteristics, so I think he is the Son of Ireland Cu Culahin and about LancerⅠ I just discovered his identity Diarmuid ua Duibhne we have Be careful with his cursed golden spear, it has an identical curse as Gae Bolg."
Saber was surprised to learn the identity of the spearmen; they were both well-known warriors in Celtic stories.
"Oh, I see you found out who we are, too bad the master will be quite angry" she said with a fierce look Cu Culahin.
Diarmuid simply frowned, knowing that he was exposed.
As the tension returned to the air and a pressure could be felt a great pressure, the 4 servants were ready to fight once more. When out of nowhere, a loud thunderous sound.
"-!?"
It caught the attention of the 4 servants and they turned to look at the sky and the source of the sound was a carriage that was heading exactly to their location, taking out violent lightning in its path.
Irisviel was dumbfounded as she said in shock.
"…A carriage…?"
Pulled by bulls and each step they gave released prana and their surroundings threw lightning.
Only the Noble Phantasm of a Servant can be so strange and emit such amount of prana. Without a doubt, a fifth Servant had decided to interrupt the duel between both Sabers and Lancers, and thus showed himself.
"You two, lower your weapons. A king has arrived!"
(A/N: Well, I got here, I had more to write but I feel that it would lengthen the chapter a lot, therefore, I will leave it for the next chapter, this one is divided into two parts, also in the next chapter and the ones that continue to this, I will include the other servants and masters, especially the appearance of Mordred).