Author's Notes:
Hey everyone… Welcome to another chapter of the Okeanos Singularity. Man, that was one long chapter to write, but now let's go to the current chapter. Because This is no time for a long talk. Now let's recap: In the last chapter, the heroes started the rescue Euryale from Hektor… Who are now in an abandoned ship, with the latter waiting for his boss.
Now then let's get on with the chapter shall we….
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters appearing in this Fanfiction, they belong to their respective characters: Kinoko Nasu, Takashi Takeuchi, Type-Moon, Shotaro Ishinomori and Toei Company.
Quartzer 9
1573: The Argonauts Strikes
3rd POV
In between the two ships, Okeanos
Year 1573
As the fight rages on, the mysterious ship is now getting closer one of the crewmembers shouted, "Boss! They're approaching!" Drake is now getting desperate. She then shouts to the crewmembers to deploy the cannons.
"Cannons ready! Fire!" The cannons then started firing at the ship. Only for all of it to bounce back.
"Not good, it didn't do anything! They deflected every single cannonball!"
"Jeez… Who is the asshole protecting that ship?!" Geiz shouted.
"Ugh, each and every one! Hmm. You know what? If we wanna burn down a ship, we should just ram our own burning ship into them, yeah?"
"–All right, found them. Okay, Heracles. Let's send those scrappy masses gathered there a hearty greeting." The gold man shouted to a grey giant who then started throwing a boulder.
"What? They threw a boulder?"
"Move...away! Nuaaaah!"
"Asterios!"
"Hahaha! He managed to barely catch it! That barbarian over there... What is that? Is it a werebeast? Oh, that's probably Lord Asterios.
Otherwise known as the Minotaur. The tragic child born from the union of a divine bull and a human."
"So, a poorly created human! A comical creature fated to be defeated by a hero! They're really short on talent, aren't they? Hahahaha! Hektor! You seem to be in trouble. Need help?"
"...Yes, Captain. I'm so sorry. Could you help?"
"No problem, Hektor! The goddess is there? And you have the Holy Grail? Then all is well. While we're at it, let's settle the score once and for all! You, the evildoers trying to "correct" the world... And us, the heroes trying to make it right! A suitable finale for the Holy Grail War!"
"Hey! Who are you calling evildoers!" Jeanne Alter shouted.
"Then, this old man will take this opportunity– "
"Ah, he jumped and ran away."
"Let that old guy go. The problem we have here is more important."
"I won't let you go!"
"Master, Tokiwa-san, let's defeat the remaining enemies first. We have to hurry!"
(Cue Opening Theme: Over Quartzer by Shuta Sueyoshi Ft ISSA)
As another Order opens this time Zi-O and Ritsuka are going to journey across the seas. As they search for the next Holy Grail and fix the next Era.
Oh, yeah, Oh...
We saw Mash, Ritsuka, Roman, Da Vinci look and marveled at the Rider kicking Kamen Riders, when suddenly they saw Zi-O, Den O, Ghost, Build, Wizard and Decade walking as their faces are now shown.
sshun de tsukamitoru no sa Are you ready? (Are you lazy?)
We saw Sougo, Ryotaro and Ritsuka look at the clocks as they reach it, they then swing their arms the background starts rotating.
Atarashī rekishi wa soko ni Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)
We then saw Geiz throws his cloak as he transforms to Kamen Rider Geiz.
Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)
With Tsukuyomi and Mash walking as Tsukuyomi changes to Kamen Rider Tsukuyomi.
Hikari wo kate ni kasokushite
We then cut to Sougo and Tsukasa who then transform to Oma Zi-O and Decade Violent Emotions as their eyes turn red and slanted.
Konomama Shout it out! Shout it out!
We then saw Takeru appear with Makoto, Alain as well as the Heroes of history. With Roman, Sento, Haruto and Da Vinci at mission control
Ima wo susume yō
We then saw Woz turning his book as it shows a shadowy figure with white hair and black eyes.
Madō hi mo Ikudo tonaku Asu no tobira
We then saw the Shadowy figure as he walks, as an image shows the Heroes doing their daily routine. As we cut to Woz's book showing Oma Zi-O destroying things as well as the Shadowy figure sending creating golden cups.
tatake
As it changes to a white version of Woz. As we saw the Ridewatches.
Mitsumeta sono saki ni
We then saw the statues of the Riders appearing as Geiz activates his Ridewatch.
Tobikonde mitara
As the statues continue to appear, as Sougo activates his watch with Ritsuka, Tsukasa, Takeru and Ryotaro watching him.
Believe Yourself!
Sougo, Tsukasa, Ryotaro and Takeru transforms into their Rider Forms.
Toki no ame Surinukete Tomo ni
We then saw the Riders riding their backs, as Shadowy figures started walking. As the Rider kicks started moving.
You, Over "Quartzer"
We then saw Zi-O riding through the blaze. With Drake and Faiz readying their weapons as the former's crew alongside Kaia, Delta, Aqua and Mari appeared.
Mirai wo koe yō
We then saw heroes standing with serious looks on their eyes. With Artoria Pendragon splitting into her three aspects. With Faiz Blaster, Francis Drake and the Auto Vaijin blasting at the enemies.
Kako no ishi wa Uso de wa azamuke nai
We then saw the Riders as well as the Servants fighting some enemies. With Woz using his Kamen Rider Ginga Miridewatch.
Kanjiro sō Nexus Future
We then saw Tsukuyomi and Mash walking down the stairs, as the scenery started changing. With Natsumi, Medusa and Kaitou appearing to take their hands.
Now, Over "Quartzer"
We then saw Zi-O using his sword.
Mabayui sekai Misete
As it switches to Geiz with them duking it out as the title appears.
Mash POV
In between the ships, Okeanos
Year 1573
We then go back to the battle, which is now getting intense. Artemis suddenly widen her eyes, "Ohhh. Is that the Argo, by any chance?"
This causes the others to look at her, "The Argo? Is it possible? Orion, by the Argo, do you mean "the" Argo!?"
"Argo… Then that means…" Mari said while widening her eyes.
"Yeah, you got it right, dammit. Those are the real "Argonauts!" The ship of adventurers who set sail seeking the Golden Fleece. Likely mankind's first and strongest pirates. Though, unlike our brabuster, generous, big-sisterly, tidbits Captain, their captain will make you think lice have better personalities."
"The leader of the Argonauts... Jason."
"You mean the guy who went on a quest for the Golden Fleece?" Ghost and Faiz said.
"Ja-so-n!" Asterios growled.
"So disrespectful, Minotaur. My name should be called with awe and worship! But, as you are an ugly monster fated for death, I shall grant you forgiveness. Now, come at me!"
"What do we do, Captain? Should we crush them here and now?"
"Of course, just like heroes of justice. We will fight and win head-on! Indeed, justice makes me feel so good!"
"...I recommend you withdraw. It's impossible. Since we already have Euryale, it's better to retreat." Romani shouted.
"But Doctor!"
"Yeah, we can't back down now, Doc!" Zi-O shouted.
"Powerful heroes were gathered as Argonauts, but... There is one exceptional hero among them..."
"...I know. That Berserker, presumably..."
"Yes. The greatest hero of Greek mythology. He who overcame the Twelve Labors. –Heracles."
"What! Did you say Heracles? As in the 'Hercules?'"
"!"
As this was going on, Jason bragged, "You can't win! As if you could! Heracles traveled everywhere, fought every monster. He was undefeated, and ultimately rose to become a god! He's not like you second and third raters. You trash mobs are fated to be ripped to shreds! Of course, as a summoned Servant, he does lack two things. Intelligence and dignity. He's just a vicious stray dog now. Serves him right, I'd say. Now... Hand over Euryale. ...If you do, I'll stop sending Heracles to attack you. What do you say, you Master-ish entity?"
"Will you just shut up…"
"..."
"Master!"
Woah, Ritsuka!"
"Haha! I see, I see! You are very courageous! I really, really, really like you! And you have such a cute Servant, too! Good, very good! You're just like a hero! Wooo! So cool! –Geez, so cocky for the likes of trash. Can you perish now, Servants and all? Medea! My beloved Medea!"
"Yes. Are you calling me, Master?"
The arrival of the girl causes the others most specifically the Kamen Riders to widen their mouths, "EHHH! MEDEA!"
"Jeez now we got her wife?"
"You know what I want, right? I want you to kill them and break them into tiny pieces! Just like you did to your little brother! Ah, it's fine, it's fine. I already repented! I will never betray you again!"
"Little brother, in pieces? Sometimes you say strange things, Master. But that's right, Lord Jason was like this. Now, you are like this. That's why details don't matter. I'm the first disciple of Hekate, goddess of Magecraft— Princess Medea will make your desires come true."
"I can't believe this… A girl my age hanging around with this man?" Artoria lily muttered.
"Oh, I know this. It is called DV."
"It's worse than DV. Neither of the two are looking at their partner!"
"And Heracles! You shall go too! I'll be looking after you two from here."
"...He sends his wife to the front line, but doesn't fight himself. Um, Master. Maybe he is..."
"Yeah… He is such a scum of mankind…" Artoria Alter muttered.
"Hah, that's a funny joke. ...Kill them all, Heracles!"
"To think there's someone even scummier than me. This world is so big, and Greece is so tiny." Orion muttered.
As they continue to fight, Mash noticed something and it was none other than skeletons, "Look at their numbers with just the Dragon Tooth Warriors..."
"Familiars created from dragon fangs... That's Hekate's specialty, all right!"
"That sparkly kid, is that really Medea? That's weird... I thought Medea would look more, like... Ill-fated, or maybe gloomy..." Orion said.
"Well, this obviously Medea from before she met Jason…" Specter muttered.
"I still have a lot of materials. Will your ship sink from the Dragon Tooth Soldiers' weight before you are defeated?" Medea shouted.
Meanwhile, Drake is still shooting her cannons, "Take that! You're so damn annoying! Get lost! Euryale! It's you they're after! Stay with Asterios!"
"But..."
"Rest...assured..."
"I can't do that! Stand back... Wait, are you getting in my way!?" Euryale asked.
"The second wave is coming!"
As the hours pass by, the heroes are now overwhelming the skeletons, with Medea commenting, "So they have strong bodies and minds.
All right, I'll go too, Master."
"Yes, I'm counting on you, my Medea. Although Heracles alone is enough, with you victory is assured." Jason sneered.
"Here she comes. Princess Medea, a mage known as a "witch" even in Greece, where Magecraft was mainstream! The Witch of Colchis, whose skills rank among the top five in the world!"
"Wow! I never thought she was that good." Sento marveled.
Medea then declared, "I will offer everything, dispose of everything, and sacrifice everything. Even without reward, even gaining nothing.
That is the reason I left the island. Prepare yourselves, everyone! I'm not the best at fighting, so please forgive me if I make you suffer..."
"Umm, Oniichan do we really need to fight her?" Sayo asked.
"Well, we don't have a choice, Sayo…"
They then charged at Medea who then uses her staff to cast lasers at them, only for the Riders to no-selled it with Den-O and Zi-O tried to attack her.
"Geez I can't believe we're now dealing with a brat…"
"Impressive. Just what you'd expect of someone who's already crushed two "eras.""
"...Fou!"
"At this rate, we'll make it somehow!"
"Thank goodness she really is a lousy fighter! But the problem is the other one!"
As they continue to overwhelm Medea Lily saying to Heracles, "I'm sorry, I can't take them down by myself. it's your turn, brave one."
Heracles and Mash was now dumbfounded at this, with Asterios groaning, "Don't... Leave... My... Side!"
"What are you saying? Of course I'd flee without hesitation. That's Heracles, the strongest hero in the history of mankind. He's like a walking disaster. A man who walks into an avalanche is no hero. He's just a dimwit. ...I've seen many dimwits."
"...I... know."
"In that case– "
"But...if...somebody...needs...to. Then...I... will... Because."
"I... am... monster. Killed...many...children. Many... Many... Many... Many! So... I... will...go!I... Fight!"
"...They're coming!" Mash shouted.
"Better get ready, everyone!" Kivala agreed.
"You... Won't... Have... Her!" Asterios groaned.
They then continue the fight; the heroes are now having a hard time at beating Heracles. With Jason smiling as Mash panted, she asked, "Did we defeat him?"
"No, it's no good! I'm still picking up a reaction!"
"Oh, effort, effort, so much effort! So, I've got some news for you guys! –About Heracles... He's immortal."
"What?"
"What do you mean?" Artoria Alter asked.
"Heracles' most famous legend. The Twelve Labors given by the gods. Since he's overcome them all, he's been granted that many lives as a reward. In other words, you have to defeat him eleven more times. Good luck!"
"Jeez, are you kidding me! So we are going to kill this oaf eleven more times!?" Den-O shouted.
"No way... Eleven times... For real?" Mash exclaimed.
"I-Impossible. That is just cheating!"
Drake then gritted her teeth, "...Retreat! Everyone, retreat! Come on, back to the ship!"
"Crap… Do we have to?"
"Hahahahaha! Great! This is the best! Using overwhelming violence to oust enemies! This is the real pleasure behind "justice!" Don't you agree, Hektor?"
Hektor sighed, "Hmm...well, at least Heracles makes it nice and easy. Ah, and here's the Holy Grail." He then give the Holy Grail to Jason.
"Oh, so this is the Holy Grail. Well, I suppose this is sufficient to be king of this world. I only regret that the previous owner was a lowly pirate.
Now all I need is Euryale and–"the Ark." Then I'll have everything I need!"
"Fou!"
"Ark?"
"Did he say "the Ark"!?"
"Captain, you sure it's okay to disclose that?"
"It's fine, Hektor! They wouldn't have the slightest clue! Not of this world! Not of this era! Not of our true intentions... Nothing!"
"...Well, I think the lack of understanding is mutual."
"Now, Heracles! Finish them off!"
Heracles then starts to attack the heroes, "Ugh!"
"Augh!"
"Crap!"
However, as Heracles continues his rampage, he was about to kill Euryale, "–Oh, this is not good."
"!? No way! Knock it off, Heracles! This will wreck all my plans! Don't kill that woman!"
"Oh boy, this is going to be bad." Diend muttered.
Asterios suddenly block off the attack, "Asterios–!?"
"Ugh...GRRRRRRRRRRR!"
"Asterios...it's no good now. We're no match! We can't win against him! It's no good. It's no good, but why... Asterios!"
As he was getting beaten, he replied, "! ...Ugh! Kill-ed. Killed...killed...killed! Killed...innocent...children! Father...told me...to...do it. Father...called me...monster! But...it...was...my fault. I was sure...my heart was...monster. But...you...called my name. Everyone forgot...my...name! Then...I need to...return. Even if I'm not forgiven... Even if I'm still ugly... I need to...return to human!" He then got punch by Heracles, "...Ugh!"
"Quite considerate of you, Ox-head! Medea! Go retrieve Euryale!"
"Yes. Just what you'd expect of the Minotaur. Though only once, he ultimately pushed Heracles back."
"Don't you dare... Come over here, Euryale!"
"Why go so far to protect her? You're a pirate knowing no love nor romance, only desire, so why? Hah! You don't understand? I may be inhuman, but this girl's beauty is true! Her soul is especially beautiful. She's not blind like you. It's obvious we would protect her! Euryale is our treasure! I won't let a guy like that get even a hair from her head!"
"You got that right!" Geiz agreed.
"Drake! Everyone!"
"Euryale, please stand back! You're the one they're after!"
"What are you doing, Heracles? Medea? Oh, dammit! Why is everyone else but me a hopeless imbecile? Heracles, finish off that ox-man! But don't lay a hand on Euryale!"
However, Heracles was now losing his mind, "Ugh...uh!"
"You can't even obey me now; you piece of scum? U-Ugh—Whew...Hektor!"
"Yessir. ...Time to do it?"
"...Yes. When things don't go exactly as I plan, it irritates me. I can't stand my own allies' disorderly conduct. If you can't follow orders, you're worse than the enemy."
"Gotcha. Then releasing Noble Phantasm."
Orion widen his eyes, "Oh, this doesn't look good. Asterios, dodge it!"
"Why… what is happening?" Ghost asked.
"...No. I can't...handle...that one."
"If you want to stop this, you should bring either Achilles' or Aias' shield!"
DURINDANA PILUM! (不毀の極槍 (ドゥリンダナ・ピルム)
Hektor then throws his spear which flew like a rocket, which hit the two giants with Asterios getting the full brunt of it, "...What?"
"No! Asterios!" Euryale cried out as she goes towards him only to be stopped by Medusa.
"Nee-sama! Stop there's nothing we can do now!"
"Good job, Hektor! That damn ox-head is going to hell along with Heracles! But Heracles will revive immediately. Now, quickly get up and grab Euryale! You died once, and ox-head also died! You should have come to your senses a little bit!"
"Jeez, this blonde is really getting on my nerves!"
"Oh no. ...I don't think that's gonna happen, Captain. That bastard Asterios is still "alive.""
"W-What!?"
"...Amazing. He's the enemy, but I'm impressed. He clung onto Heracles, fully aware that the spear would pierce through his body. By doing so, my spear becomes a chain, and ties Heracles down. He really wants to let Euryale escape, even if it means receiving a fatal blow." Hektor said.
"...Mas-ter! Master! Master! MASTER! TOKIWA!"
"It's okay! We're retreating!"
"Just hang in there!"
"Y-Yes! Thank...you! Master, Tokiwa ... the two of you too...called my name! Everyone...did not hate...monster! First time... For the first time! I was...happy! I am happy...to be...born!" This caused Mash and the others to be silent with Den-O asking.
"What are you saying bull-boy?!"
"Take care of...Euryale! All...thanks to...Euryale— I... love...Euryale!"
"We're setting sail! Fire all the smoke bombs we have on hand!"
"You can't. Asterios is– "
"Shut up, tiny goddess! Try to understand his feelings!"
"Asterios! No matter what anyone says, you're Asterios and nobody else. And so–I beg of you. Don't regret not fully turning into a monster. Because that's a very noble thing."
"...Right. But...after all...a monster...need proper punishment." Asterios replied.
As the Golden Hind was about to set sail, Jason noticed this, "W-What the? Hektor, go after them!"
"I am very sorry, but that's impossible. They sunk into the ocean, with my spear and all. Asterios likely won't let go of Heracles until he dies– By the time Heracles returns, they'll be long gone." Hektor explains.
"...Dammit. Medea!"
"Y-Yes?"
"Can you track them?"
"Yes, I analyzed their Magical Circuits on contact. I can find them as long as they're somewhere in this world." Medea answered.
"Can you find the location of the "Ark?""
"Yes. Even without searching for it– They will find it for us. That captain, Francis Drake, was a hero who greatly expanded this world at some point. She is a Pioneer of the Stars. Since she pioneers this world, she is sure to work miracles. If we nip that in the bud, this world will truly
be whatever you desire, Lord Jason. Don't worry, Master. We can capture Euryale at any time. As long as those two Servants exist, we will be invincible– We obtained a fragment of the Holy Grail. With it, we gained the right to rule over this naval world."
"I see! I get it, we just have to use them! That's my Medea! You indeed are not a treacherous witch, but the wise wife of a hero. That's what you should be called, my beloved Medea."
"Treacherous witch... Who are you talking about?"
"Hey, Princess. When are you planning to tell him the truth?" Hektor asked.
"Must I tell the truth? The world is going to end eventually. For just these seas to last forever... That's something HE would never allow. If so, it's not a bad thing to let him bask in blissful thoughts until the end, is it?"
"...If you say so, then this old man will keep quiet."
"Anyway, please warn Heracles. It seems he does have a brain after all. He probably knows that Euryale is the key. That's why he tried to kill her, to fend off destruction."
"It's hard to believe he has "a brain" in that state... Fine, I'll give him ample warning. Oh, brother. This old man wishes he was summoned to a proper Holy Grail War..."
"The Hand of the End has ticked forward again. One more push, and "the order" will crumble and fall. My beloved. Before then, would you please awaken me from my dream?"
Author's Notes:
And that's about it adios amigos!
