A/n: Hello guys Psycho Jack here with the official tenth chapter of the legendary Holy Nail War. Our Hero Honda has now claimed for himself a very nifty haul in the form of a Golem from which he used to escape from Mara's Keep. However it would seem that his enemy has yet to be slain. Will he safely reunite with Saber and Stria? Only one way to find out!
--Fuyuki City: Outskirts--
Two rapid runners soared through the trees of the outskirts of Fuyuki. It was Stria and Saber.
With the use of the pheromone tracer, both the artificial human and the magical servant have both been able to track Honda's most recent location. Strange enough however, the more the duo traversed the incoming isolated acres of wildlife they realized something.
This place, unlike other outskirts tamed with life, was the exact opposite of lively. In fact there was a noticeable lack of wildlife. Even the number of leaves began decreasing as they continued to go deeper in deep dark forest. It was a forest laced in dark magic, designed to serve as the necessary headquarters of Mara. The two sped past anyway, bravely forgoing the natural instinct of mortals, of the need for self preservation.
"Stria, how far do you think we will have to keep traveling before we find Honda?" Saber asked, as time was of the essence and she couldn't help but feel a little anxious. This place reeked of death, in a manner only a noble servant like her could contemplate.
"We're really close, the tracer has been vibrating for a few minutes now, that means we're close!" The albino answered, looking to her side to answer her ally.
"How will we know when the tracer finds him?" Saber asked.
"When the tracer glows red! That would be right in front…of…us." Stria said before mumbling while slowing down her run.
She stood looking at the pheromone tracer.
It was glowing red!
Stria looked around, first left then right. Honda was nowhere to be seen.
Saber looked back towards Stria as she had run ahead by a few feet.
"What's wrong Stria? Where is Honda?" The servant asked, however she did maintain her awareness, in case of any threats appearing around them.
"I don't understand…it says he should be right here." Stria pointed to her position. The pheromone tracer was vibrating wildly, a deep shade of scarlet emanating from the little trinket.
"Perhaps it was a decoy?" Saber suggested.
"No, these pheromone tracers were designed to prevent such inconsistencies. I remember Lady…I mean Master saying that once a pheromone tracer catches a scent it won't be tricked by any known modern spell. It is an ancient tool, much of the secrets behind its construction have been lost millennia ago. No one could decipher it, neither could they counter its design." Stria explained, analyzing the trinket as she tried to mentally grasp as to why it wasn't working now.
*Rumble Rumble*
That's when a rumble could be felt around them. It was similar to an earthquake, causing Stria to trip on herself, dropping the tracer as she was out of balance.
Saber quickly sprung into action. She picked Stria up from the floor and using her servant enhanced body sped away from the rising tide of earth breaching outward from within.
*RUMBLE RUMBLE*
*CRACKLE CRACK BOOM*
A titan climbed its way through the gaping hole leading to underground, spreading debris in its climb whilst carrying its master and his devoted servant.
Saber and Stria's eyes widened at the size of such a beast, untamed and wildly smashing its way through the blackened earth.
Stria whispered. "A golem, here?" She looked for the tracer but it had long been swallowed by the earth. She would have to use her sharp eyes. And what she noticed was that the golem in its right hand clasped something.
Or maybe two?
Stria's eyes widened and she sprinted, desperately trying to catch up to the oversized boulder.
"Honda!" The albino called out, an unfamiliar feeling running through her veins, one that made legs move at ever increasing speeds, hammering in her chest with both anxiety and a warm sense of…relief.
Saber however, couldn't help but notice herself that Honda was indeed atop the clutches of the walking gargantuan as it sauntered past the thick roots of trees.
The problem was, he wasn't alone. In fact she knew the prana source she sensed belonged to that of another servant.
Saber pulled her invisible blade. It was time to fight. She began her pursuit.
--With Honda--
LEMON
Honda was currently lip locked with Assassin both rolling around atop the stone like palm experimenting what he wanted to try, golem style.
Assassin, now that she knew of Honda's status as her master, did not place limitations on her master, making it clear of what his caresses were doing to her through moaning and enabling him to kiss and squeeze her body fully.
Honda began by going on top of her and slipping her top off, suckling her breasts. Assassin, without her mask, could be seen gasping with her eyes closed, focused simply on the neural stimulation of Honda's lips against her breasts. His lips grazed and suckled her right nipples whilst his right hand squeezed her left breast. His left arm kept her in place. They were in Position 103: Flash albeit with clothes currently on.
Assassin looked towards Honda, her hands tugged his pants and underwear downwards, resulting in Honda temporarily leaving her mammaries to strip them off a bit before going back to her bosom.
Assassin placed her right hand on his cheek and pulled him to her lips to engage in a duel of tonsils. Honda used both his hands to pull her hips upwards to begin slipping her skin tight black pants downwards whilst lip locked with his servant.
Assassin moaned in his mouth while using her flexible body to stretch her hips upwards. Her arms kept herself and Honda above the stony surface.
Honda ND Assassin separated. A string of saliva connected their mouths as Honda slipped the rest of her pants downward before beginning sucking face with her lower mouth.
Assassin had yet to experience being licked down there, this was wide eyed at the sudden intrusiveness that was Honda licking her nether. He held her buttocks and upper thighs upwards to get in deep, vacuum sucking her privates at a pace while shifting her buttocks with each suck, further providing stimulation.
"Ohhh…ah….Ahh!" Assassin moaned out. They grew louder as Honda found her most sensitive spot, Honda licking and keeping her lower body above ground. Assassin kept her right hand on Honda to edge him onward while her left arm kept her balanced, flexing in exertion to keep her body above ground while Honda pleasured her. This is sometimes known as Position 250: Superhero.
Assassin wanted Honda to feel pleasure too, but before she could whisper her concern, Honda acted.
He turned her around, both now completely naked as they shifted to their side. Honda turned Assassin's face to kiss her deeply while spooning her, entering her from behind.
They were in what was known as Position 26: Binding position.
Assassin reciprocated by matching his thrusting with her own hips widening and constricting so he could feel a pump like sensation on his shift, steadily wringing his scepter into the abyss of pure ecstasy.
Smooch
Honda pressed his forehead against Assassin as both had their eyes closed, simply focusing on their nether as they aided one another into euphoria.
Honda used his right hand to enter her while he thrusted. His left hand was currently grasping and interlaced with Assassin's own left hand. Their hands clasped each other tightly.
The sounds of skin smacking against one another could be heard. Honda's light skin contrasted with Assassin's charcoal one as her shapely glutes jiggled with each impact from Honda. Assassin used her right hand to keep Honda's hips thrusting and connected to hers.
Assassin felt her body spasm as she orgasmed, her innards wrapping tightly around Honda's shaft as he came within her.
Honda used both arms to wrap around Assassin affectionately from behind as he thrusted his release. Assassin gasped for breath, shifting her hips to capture every last drop of Honda's prana induced release. She let out an airy moan as the two made little instinctual hops and thrusts before relaxing.
They disconnected. Honda kissed her as she relaxed her head on his chest. The rock where they climaxed disconnected from the golem, as it was stained from erotic release and the golem wished to keep itself clean.
LEMON END
Honda was busy cuddling with Assassin within the palm of his newly acquired ebony golem, as currently it stomped its way past a great deal of trees. He had his arm around her waist, giving her a few squeezes while said servant rested her head on his shoulder. She wasn't sure as to why he wanted to do this, considering they weren't necessarily in a safe area, but she figured that perhaps he was keeping her close should they need to disembark the walking stone being they relied on for transportation.
The trees were uprooted and fell downward with each step of the overwhelmingly sturdy and magically infused entity. It seemed to wander a bit aimlessly, nowhere near walking towards Fuyuki. This was of course because Honda directed it to simply escape Mara's Keep, failing to give it more specific directions.
Honda originally presumed that Mara's Keep would be within a studio somewhere, however it would seem that the location of said magus was actually in the outer limits of the city, in the hills deep within the treeline. This served as a natural detractor from anyone catching wind of this location and also concealing Mara's magic from wandering eyes.
"Wow, they even built entire locations for this event! Gotta admit that's dedication right there! Look at that evil forest aesthetic! I love it!" Honda said while glancing at Assassin who could only tilt her head in confusion.
"They?" Assassin asked, not sure as to what he meant.
"You know the heads of the war! Pretty crazy how they built an entire underground keep outside the city. It's amazing that no one even noticed it!" Honda said while looking downward, watching the ground floor as the golems steps made holes within the earth.
"If by heads of the war you mean other masters then I suppose. Most magus have learned how to hide in plain sight. No technology could detect a magus designed structure."
The golem in itself was covered by the lushness that was the trees, simply content with walking whilst carrying its master and the servant it was commanded to carry.
Honda liked the view of the treeline, simply seeing the view of Fuyuki City from afar, calmly taking in the sunlight and the blue skies that seemed to go on forever, save for his immediate environment. Beyond was a beautiful sight. It's been a while since he got to see one like it these past few years as he was more caught up with the hustle and struggle of basic daily living. He should take Saber and Stria to see this view atop this animatronic, if that's even allowed.
"Master? What's wrong?" Honda heard Assassin ask him, currently she was letting him rest on her breasts. Currently she had her arms wrapped protectively around Honda on the off chance he fell off the golem. Considering where they were just a few minutes ago and considering the fact that they are technically on a magus' territory wandering aimlessly was also a deciding factor as to the shadowy servant's protective demeanor. There was also the little nudge in the back of her mind that demanded a certain closeness with her master, especially after their little "cooperation" within Mara's dungeon.
"Oh nothing Assassin, just thinking about little things, the big things and the important things." Honda replied, eyes closed as Assassin brushed his hair behind his head, practically massaging his scalp with every gentle brush of her fingertips.
"I don't understand what you mean? How can big things not be the same as important?"
"Believe it or not they could. Think about it this way, before being in the Holy Nail War I was practically a low brow street magician looking to put bread in my stomach. That's a big thing, going hungry, but is it important? Nah. It's just a necessity. I'm human, I need food to live or I'll keel over."
Honda stood up. Nudging the golem towards Fuyuki with a hand pointing towards the city. It seemed to listen.
"The important thing is that I want to be an entertainer!"
Honda raised his arms high in a showbiz like flair chuckling as his mind lingered.
"You're a survivor, that's what keeps you alive. If not for that you wouldn't have made it to now." Assassin stated, as that was her reality when she herself was alive.
Honda turned around to Assassin, carefully navigating his way to not slip off the golem.
"It's crazy to say it but from my experience survival is not enough.. It's good short term, but that well runs dry quite quickly. There's gotta be more, something more nourishing. One that is not bound by the machinations of man or the physical world. An ideal, a goal, a dream! Even if it's just for living's sake!" Honda passionately spoke before turning around towards Fuyuki.
"For me it was a dream! A dream with a name that all who read history or who bear my blood can remember. That name was Honda the Warlock!" His voice echoed on the mountainside, the golem taking a bad step before Honda slipped back into Assassin's hold. She tenderly began brushing his scalp again with her hand.
"Yeah…it's crazy, I know. Always been my dream! Unfortunately…I didn't really get far…" Honda looked to the side, looking beyond his present and towards the past, a past long gone but one that despite his current predicament, he couldn't yet cast aside.
Assassin held him tighter. As a being of shadow, she understood the need to survive. She could relate with the idea of a freedom that she craved. She unfortunately had to abandon that herself, as the weave of fate did not have such salvation in store for her or the many others like her. She was a murderer, a cutthroat and the silence before one's demise.
Hearing Honda and seeing his expression made her think of her training, the need to maintain strength to carry out her purpose. To simply take life. For her there was nothing else. The strange thing is, no matter her own training she would still have memories of a past before being Hassan. It's engraved deep somewhere within her, but it was there nonetheless. It's a memory she buried, but never truly departed with.
She would have chalked her master's behavior as just a weakness, however considering that she herself could never forget her own origins, she did at least understand. It was all she could do, and the mild comfort of holding her master seemed to shift his attention to the now, where things mattered most.
One cannot forget their past, but by staying in it, one is doomed to a future laced in chains, as a tarnished past can worm its way like a parasite and deprive one of hope, or the willingness to simply step forward.
"Look where you are now…isn't that important enough?" Assassin asked.
Honda then smiled. In the past two days now with the sun beginning its transition into the orange glow of the evening, Honda couldn't disagree. He met Idores, who gave him a job that, though strenuous, gave him exercise. He has a roof over his head, he lost his virginity to Stria, albeit in an unorthodox way. Even this whole Holy Nail War business, though crazy in itself, was a definite good change of pace. He finally, for the first time atop this seemingly self aware animatronic, felt like he was truly doing more than just surviving.
If only he knew how wrong he was.
--Fuyuki City: Park--
The golem stopped under Honda's command as they reached close enough to Fuyuki City. They were currently within the park's distance; it was only a short walk from here amongst the treeline headed to the city outskirts.
Saber carried Stria who, even as a homunculus, was gasping for breath at the sheer intensity of the run that she had to endure just to keep the striding colossus within her sights. It's a miracle no one saw it.
"Saber go on, I'll catch up!" Stria asked Saber as Honda was more important.
Saber nodded and went on ahead with Stria's blessing.
Honda, now redressed, stepped off the golem's hand, extending his hands to Assassin who tilted her head in confusion before coming closer. Honda grabbed her by the hips and picked her up off the palm and spun her around, her being helpless in his embrace.
"Master, why are we at the park?" Assassin asked.
"Before I get into any more fun I have to take care of the munchies! There's a Sub Topper down the road from the park. They serve the best sandwiches, want one?" Honda offered.
"I am a servant of the Holy grail, eating is not necessary for me." Assassin answered.
"Trust me you won't be saying that when you try a Fuyuki Wagyu Cutlet special. I know you're trying to maintain your amazing figure but one time is not gonna hurt ya." Honda held her hand as he began walking.
"Master, what about the…" Assassin was pointing at the elephant in the room, otherwise known as the golem who looked in Honda's direction awaiting orders.
Honda looked back towards the golem. "Oh yeah right, immersion. Hey golem! Any chance you could shrink yourself or something! I don't think I want so much attention drawn to us!" Honda turned around to see if anyone was around.
The golem then seemed to glow in indigo energy, dissolving before the energy shoots itself while Honda's back is turned. The golems' energy seemed to attach itself to Hondas white shirt. This caused the shirt to be dyed in black, with the proof of the golems' power embedded on his back in the form of purple runic glowing decals. The glow was faint but prominent enough to bounce light off Honda's back before fading completely as if it was never there.
Honda turned back, clearly not feeling anything during the golems seemingly prana induced transformation and engraving into Honda's clothing. He yawned harshly before raising an eyebrow in confusion.
"Woah, where'd the big guy go? I mean I know I'm a magician but that's just crazy making an entire animatronic disappear like that! Would love to know the secret to make that happen!" Honda turned back around and kept walking. Assassin simply stared at his confusion with her own confusion.
'I suppose Honda is an…excitable individual.' She then blushed under her mask at the "excitable" part.
Honda looked in Assassin's direction before thinking of something else in his mind.
--Honda Vision Start--
Underneath the looming sunset, Honda and Assassin were in the park amongst the grass. Pedals were blown past as they moved. The wind blew tall bits of grass. The sunset sent an orange and purple hue everywhere bathing the view in warm sunlight.
Assassin and Honda held hands while walking. Honda's eyes were obscure however a joyful smile could be seen on his face. Assassin looked like she was trying to catch up, timidly placing her right hand on her face out of an overly shy reflex unbefitting of her character.
Assassin could be seen blushing. Her voice was once again in an overly cute but silent whisper.
"Master…you know I didn't think you wanted to go on a…date!
[Assassin's bond increased. Event unlocked!]
--Honda Vision End--
Before Honda could carry out his plans for the night he heard a voice hasn't heard all day.
"MASTER!" Honda heard a feminine voice call him. Before he could even blink he couldn't help but notice that a blonde woman clad in blue stood between him and Assassin. The blue dressed women stood protectively over Honda with a strange weapon in hand. She held it like a sword but it literally appears invisible to Honda's eyes.
He recognized the blonde hair however.
"Saber!" Honda smiled at seeing Saber.
He went towards Saber and hugged her from behind.
Saber, who was only focused on Assassin in front of her, was surprised that Honda would grab her from behind during such a critical moment.
"Saber! Boy am I glad to see you! Were you kidnapped too?" Honda asked while spinning Saber around in his arms, affectionately dancing her around as she helplessly failed in his clutch.
Assassin couldn't help but notice the interaction.
'This must be his Saber class servant. She probably has no idea of our pact.' Assassin thought to herself.
"Honda unhand me! What are you doing in the presence of a hostile servant!" Saber struggled, avoiding accidentally cutting him with her invisible yet extremely sharp blade.
"You mean Assassin? Nah, she helped me escape! If It weren't for her I would've been a footstool to Mara…um…"
"...Malga." Assassin finished for him.
"Yeah that's the one!" Honda grinned at Assassin. He let Saber go, who could only keep her eyes on Assassin, not agreeing with her being here.
"Honda, this is an Assassin class servant. They are known for their sly battle tactics in the Grail War, nothing is beyond them, even betraying their masters! You would have me believe that you made a pact with such a servant without the need of a command seal?" Saber asked her master, a tightened grip of her sword could be heard with her gauntlets.
Honda looked at Saber. He has yet to have seen her so…ready to fight. This was a roleplay however, and according to her role in this she is a knight. There's no way to deny that a knight of honor would probably find the mere idea of a cooperative Assassin of being insane.
'Uh oh, I completely forgot! It's like an RPG. I gotta make a choice. A Saber and an Assassin class, two polar opposites in the same room, of course there's gonna be trouble. I gotta handle this carefully.' Honda thought to himself.
--Honda Vision Start--
Honda could see Saber and Assassin standing in front of the sunset. The orange colored warmth that it brought earlier has now been replaced with a reddish hue, signifying a bad omen that was in the form of a blood red sunset.
Saber stood with her blade at the ready, as Assassin had her body ready for action.
The wind was ominous, as silence filled the potential arena. One with her sword, the other with two sharpened rocks.
[Note: Your decisions up to now have led to this point.]
[Conflict: Your party is currently at odds.
Servant quarrel imminent!]
[Your decision here will have a great impact later! Saber or Assassin?]
[DECIDE YOUR FATE]
--Honda Vision End--
Honda was a sharp decision maker. He figured why not both?
He cleared his throat. Time to speak as the Warlock once more.
"Saber…Assassin, sheathe your blades at once!"
The two servants felt the twinge of a command seal about to be used. The way Honda spoke was one of absolute authority. Should they continue quarreling, it was clear he would regain order through his command seal.
To Saber, she understood her place as a servant. Her going against her master wasn't what she intended, for now she would have to follow orders. Being that Honda is a master, novice or not, he is probably fully prepared to use whatever means of winning the war.
To Assassin, she was a bit surprised that Honda would go so far as to nearly use a command seal to maintain order. Despite her role as a servant, an Assassin class is nothing compared to the sheer strength of a Saber class servant. If Honda really wanted to, he could just have Saber dispose of her to prevent any potential backstabbing. Even she as an Assassin could not deny, she herself wouldn't trust an Assassin over a Saber.
Assassin also noticed her own arousal when he defended her.
Saber sighed, still not liking the current situation. Nonetheless, she would have to work with Assassin…for now.
"Assassin…I warn you only once. Make any movements that threatens Honda's safety and I will have more than words awaiting you." Saber threatened.
"Saber…I too have a warning. Should you disobey Honda for any reason other than his command, I will consider you a liability. Saber or no, a servant who would disobey her master is of no use in the Holy Grail War." Assassin retorted in a matter of fact kind of way.
Saber gritted her teeth, not liking what Assassin was saying. Those words cut deep for some reason.
*RUFFLE RUFFLE*
Everyone turned around at the sound of bushes, it was Stria. She seemed worse for wear, coated in sweat and twigs from running so much.
"Stria! Hey, what are you doing here? Sorry I couldn't be at the residence earlier, the Holy Nail War was serious when they said events were realistic." Honda grinned at Stria.
She found herself wrapping her arms around Honda nuzzling her face in his chest repeatedly, trying to be as close as possible to him.
Honda was shocked to see her like this. She seemed so emotional. And so cute!
Stria looked upwards to Honda, who could see her face, flushed and bearing shaking pupils. They seemed a bit watery. Was she crying?
"Hey…Stria, what's wrong?" Honda asked, immediately brushing her slightly messy hair. She blinked a tear out, as Honda swept it off her face.
Stria herself wasn't sure as to the exact reason why she reacted the way she did. All she did know was that the sensation of frustration and worry she held earlier has dissipated. As for her embrace…Stria still didn't have a complete answer. The cogs in her mind were hard at work to figure out why.
"I was…worried about…you…" Stria whispered.
Honda's eyes focused on Stria who gazed back. He gave her a kiss, one she reciprocated on instinct. In fact, she began dominating the kiss, practically clawing Honda's back as she pulled him into her lips. He kept kissing back as their tongues wrapped over one another, escalating the passionate meld.
"…Master…" The tongue tied duo looked towards Saber and Assassin, both blushing at the sudden affection. A little uncomfortable given the crazy situation.
Stria then looked at Honda and then at the two servant's. Honda was aroused clearly, as was she.
"Saber…Assassin…" Stria called out to the two servants who originally couldn't meet her eyes as they were embarrassed by the kissing display.
"Take off those clothes and help me with Honda!" Stria commanded, causing Saber, Assassin and Honda to blush intensely.
CHAPTER END