Chapter 16 - When The Ending Begins

Emiya Household

Medea opened her eyes and immediately struggled to move. As she looked around, Medea realized she was restrained to a wall by some sort of black ooze. She continued looking around wondering how to escape when she saw Albedo was stuck on the other side and restrained as well. Only she was screaming but her voice was muffled due to some of the ooze blocking her mouth.

"Albedo!" Medea yelled out as she tried channeling mana to burn her way out of the ooze.

"MMPH!" Albedo screamed threw the muffle.

"How did we get here?" Medea asked.

Albedo continued to talk despite her muffled voice. Which revolved around her moving her lose head and legs around. Somehow expecting her old friend to somehow understand what she was trying to say. Luckily Medea did learn something from all of the incoherent speaking she heard.

"Oh my goodness!" Medea said as a response. "Albedo-chan your legs are so smooth. Why do you hide them?" she asked ignoring the fact that the lower part of her friend's dress was destroyed.

Albedo continued to speak through her muffle while likely detailing how she takes care of herself along with why she wears long dresses. However the explanation was interrupted by the return of the dark haired girl with the obscured face.

"Albie." the girl muttered while twitching violently.

Matou Household

Zouken Matou should be considered patient with all the years he's lived. Donning the role of a grandfather when in actuality he's a distant ancestor. The man was annoyed by how long this war had taken along with the many servants starting to leak out. With the entire mess, only Berserker had been destroyed and many demons and other beasts were making their way into this world.

"These wars are never simple. With the great fire having happened 10 years ago and Shinji proving that the family line has failed." Zouken stopped himself and sighed. "It appears that I have to rush things myself." he said as he looked at the unconscious form of Sakura and restrained form of Rider.

Rider has been acting very disobedient lately and the elderly man did not like it one bit. Especially with how much she loathes Shinji and wishes to protect Sakura in the littlest moments. Nearly exposing herself a few times in the process and almost being killed by the small entourage that Foreigner was building up. Then there was the Archer from the last war who is still around and lurking in the shadows.

"Don't worry Sakura, you have some worth." Zouken said as he looked at his giant pit of worms that were crawling around and awaiting for Sakura to meet them.

With Naruto and Semiramis

The two of them were still being spied on by Ban, Shirou and Saber. Though it was safe to assume that they've noticed those three already. Especially with Ban's outburst back at the movie theater. So now the married couple were hoping to just ignore them and enjoy the peace of the graveyard they were at. Basking in the spirits that were wondering around. Semiramis being able to see them due to one of Naruto's skills involving visions of the living and the dead.

"Peaceful isn't it Semi? We can completely forget the world's conflicts and just enjoy this moment." Naruto said to his wife who lied her head on his shoulder.

"These spirits aren't angry or annoyed. Why is that?" Semiramis asked knowing spirits hate trespassers.

"I guess most of them moved on with their afterlives or still serve a purpose in the human world." Naruto answered with a shrug.

"Interesting, you know I still can't remember my death or much of what happened when you found my real soul." Semiramis told him. Naruto gave a weak smile as he kissed her head, "Though, should I consider that cheating? That you were with another woman this whole time?" she asked with a critical eye.

"NO! I did no such thing!" Naruto yelled as he started to panic.

"I swear I better not be seen as an object of lust for you. Pointy ears or not." Semiramis said still looking serious.

Only to trigger something in Naruto's mind.

Flashback, second incarnation

Naruto was in the meeting with Roy Mustang and the rest of the officers as they listened to Edward Elric's explanation of the homunculi they had encountered so far. With all of them being named after the seven deadly sins of man. For some reason that idea made Naruto briefly smile and feel nostalgic. He can't imagine why any of those sins would make him feel happy. So he continued listening to Fullmetal's explanation.

"And of course, Lust is some pretty lady." Ed said.

Then Falman raised his hand, "So is she lustful as in the name? Because we have Havoc to worry about." he said earning a glare from Jean Havoc and laughs from everyone else.

"No, she feeds off of desires by being the object of lust. Also she has these fingers that are like sharp spikes." Ed answered.

End of flashback

Naruto's eyes went wide as he continued to hear what Semiramis said, "Then again, I suppose you aren't like every man who would go after a woman for her big breasts." she said with a smile. "I do love you for the fact that you also see me for my intelligence and patience... well the last part being to some extent, but you understand what I mean don't you?" she asked.

Flashback

Naruto sighed as he had to deal with Havoc's talk about some beautiful woman he got a date with. The Armstrong would rather hear Olivier give him a long extended lecture as well as a random reason to be reprimanded. Than to deal with this fool's talk about beautiful girls.

"And here she is, Armstrong meet Solaris. Solaris, this is my good buddy Naruto Armstrong." Havoc says unaware that the two have just met Lust.

Naruto briefly studied the woman's appearance. He admitted that she was beautiful. Though she had a pale complexion, dark eyes, dark hair and of course what just about any man wants. A pair of big breasts.

"Nice to meet you ma'am." Naruto said in his usual serious attitude.

"Likewise, Mr. Armstrong." Solaris said with a beautiful smile.

"Anyways, I'll see you later buddy." Havoc said as he took his seat as Naruto left.

'Big breasts are going to kill you one of these days Havoc.' Naruto thought as he walked down his own path.

End of flashback

At this point, Naruto started feeling terrified and Semiramis wasn't done with her talk yet.

"Though I suppose it's just a disgusting feature in humans. Such frail, predictable and foolish little creatures." Semiramis said though she was referring to how easy it was for her to obtain power.

Not noticing how nervous her husband appeared.

Flashback

"GAH!" Naruto croaked as he experienced Lust impaling his chest with her fingers.

"How pathetic, you humans are all the same. So frail. So predictable. So foolish." Lust says with a smirk as Naruto struggled to remove her fingers from his chest.

What was likely meant to be his death. Instead turned into his salvation as a strange energy started going through Lust's fingers and began to break them. Lust screamed in pain as she cradled her arm as it began to fall apart. She fell to her knees as her appendage slowly fell apart. Naruto fell from where he was impaled and let out a loud gasp as his breathing started returning to normal. For some reason, the large wounds were closing up as if they weren't there.

At the time, the young Armstrong wasn't thinking straight due to the stress of the moment. Not realizing that a normal human shouldn't have an attack like that. The passing of Maes Hughes is enough evidence.

"What are you!?" Naruto looked up to see fearful eyes in Lust. So suddenly a "human" isn't so pathetic but scary enough to make her panic about her injury, "You are no human! Not even Father could have created something like you!" she yelled before running off.

Still being weak, Naruto crawled after her thinking he could finish her off. Only to collapse and stay on the ground. Only to witness a familiar suit of armor heading this way.

"Brother, I found Lieutenant Armstrong!" said Alphonse Elric.

End of flashback

Naruto shivered at the thought before looking at Semiramis, "Is something wrong?" she asked now noticing his fear.

"No." Naruto lied.

"Naruto." Semiramis said with a glare.

"Everything is fine Semi-chan! But we should head home! I bet someone is setting the house on fire!" Naruto said as he quickly lifted up Semiramis in a bridal carry. "Shirou, Saber, uncle Ban, you guys can catch your own ride home!" he said as he sprouted his wings and started flying.

Shirou stood tall and blushed at the realization. Though Saber started realizing that the superior servant clearly had too many skills that would make it difficult to avoid being spotted. Ban just shrugged knowing he also isn't the stealthy type anymore after he settled down with his family.

Ban then put his hand on Shirou's head, "Congratulations kid, you're the taxi now." he said making Shirou groan.

The red haired boy closed his eyes and tried to channel his magic to spread his wings out, "That never gets easy." he said as Ban jumped on his back.

"Think of it as training! Now move!" Ban said once Saber was secure in his arms.

Back at the Emiya residence

"WHERE ARE YOU SPECIMEN!?" Pandora's Actor screamed as he looked around every corner.

By now, he had told everyone that Nigredo escaped. At the same time he never explained it was Nigredo or who Nigredo was. As Zeref is the only person that knew and Albedo only recognizes the name. Along with the fact that Albedo and Medea are missing, this only got everyone on edge.

Elizabeth quickly picked up Illya and Baby Shirou before hiding in one of the rooms for safety. While Meliodas followed Pandora's Actor to look for Nigredo and the girls. Leaving Achilles and Robin to pair up and look around. For some reason, it almost felt like they were trapped in a horror movie. Luckily Meliodas was the one with Pandora's Actor since it almost looked like the doppelganger was the real monster.

"Come out, come out, wherever you are." Pandora's Actor sang while maintaining an angry face.

"Someone looks excited." Meliodas commented.

With the boys

For two brave warriors of their time, the Hero of Trojan War and the Hero of Sherwood really did not enjoy looking around in the dark. That's when an important fact came to their minds.

"Why are we searching in the dark? The power was never cut." Robin asked.

Achilles slapped his forehead, "You do realize you're talking to the guy who died from getting shot in the heel right?" he asked.

Robin wondered why humanity could achieve extraordinary feats. Yet somehow fail at life. Sure there was the fact the citizens betrayed him and had him killed for a reward, but how does someone invincible like Achilles just die from an arrow to the heel?

"Well if you were a woman. You'd probably be shot in the exposed breast." Robin commented.

TRIGGER WARNING!

At the same time on Remnant

Pyrrha gasped as she fell on her knees. Cinder Fall walked up to her with a smirk as she pulled out the arrow.

"Tell me... why do you wear exposed armor? You could have survived my arrow?" Cinder asked curiously.

"Design choices... after this it will be replaced by bad dialogue." Pyrrha answered before being turned to fairy dust or something.

Just as Cinder was about to gloat. She was tackled by a rabid looking Ruby who proceeded to tear her clothes off before ripping Cinder's arm and eye out.

"PYRRHA!" Ruby screamed.

TRIGGER WARNING OVER!

Back on Earth

Achilles nodded, "For some reason I would not doubt that." he told Robin.

"Well, I bet only then you wouldn't have a reason to abandon Albedo like I did. Now we have to look for her." Robin said.

"Yeah well, normally I would be into saving Albedo of Syria but I know she can handle herself." Achilles said. "Anyways, you're from a medieval era aren't you? So how did you two meet?" he asked.

Robin chuckled, "Well naturally when you try the chivalrous act to get with women. It seems fun, until she's able to defend herself and break the necks of her aggressors." he said as his chuckling sounded more fearful. "So, after a couple months. I was ready to run for it." he said.

Achilles scoffed, "Wow you're a coward. Don't you have any pride or self respect for that matter?" he asked.

"Well what about you arrow foot? How come she hates you?" Robin asked him.

"It's a long story. She was pretty scary, but I guess it started when..." Achilles stopped himself as he realized he stepped on some black ooze. "Ok, that kid needs to clean up." he said referring to Shirou and the disgusting ooze in the hallway.

Only to look up and see Nigredo ambush them from the ceiling. Causing the whole place to hear some loud screams of torture and pain. Obviously sounds no one wants to hear or be the cause of.

With Pandora's Actor

Meliodas just smiled away while ignoring the scary look on the doppelganger as it looked everywhere as well as smelling everywhere despite it's lack of nostrils. Then suddenly, Pandora's Actor transformed and turned into a random person with the appearance of a scout or hunter. No doubt copied off of a capable scout or hunter Naruto came across in his travels.

"I smell them." Pandora's Actor said using a new voice before getting on all fours and sniffing around.

A few minutes later, the two stood outside a random door. Meliodas opened the door to find the whole room was dark and covered in the black ooze.

"Wow Shirou really doesn't know how to clean up." Meliodas said with a blank face.

Pandora's Actor kept smelling around, "They're in here. I just know it." he said as he pulled out a three inch blade and sickle.

"Or maybe they left because there's a trail leading out." Meliodas said as the doppelganger ignore the trail.

"MMPH! MMPH!" the two turned on the lights to find Albedo and Medea restrained to the wall.

Pandora's Actor panicked and ran to help Albedo, "Do not worry milady! I shall rescue you from your bondage and..." he stopped himself as he noticed Albedo's breasts were fairly visible. The doppelganger reverted to his old form as to not have a nosebleed , "Such a travesty done to you. Naruto-sama's dearest, beautiful, luscious, drop dead gorgeous... I think I need a moment to think to myself." he said as he looked away from Albedo's partially exposed body.

"MMMPH!" Albedo growled.

"Don't stare at my grandkid like that you weirdo." Meliodas said upon freeing Medea.

Naruto's creation then proceeded to close his eyes and go back to pulling Albedo off of the wall. Though upon removing the ooze muffling her voice. He was then berated as well as repeatedly hit.

"HOW DARE YOU STARE AT MY EMBARRASSING FORM YOU PERVERT!?" Albedo screamed as she kept pounding her fists onto him.

Only to stop as she heard screaming elsewhere along with a lot of crashing. With the sounds of arrows hitting several windows.

"Get her off!"

"I'm trying!"

"What the hell is that?" Meliodas asked as he stepped out.

Only to witness Robin flying past him. The Archer was then hit by his own crossbow just as he was attempting to sit up. As the leader of the Seven Deadly Sins looked out, he saw Achilles wrestling with Nigredo only for the Trojan soldier picking her up and tossing her through the wall. Then proceeding to chase after her.

"I guess this is where the party is at." Meliodas said with Pandora's Actor following behind him.

Outside

Achilles found himself in a worse position as Nigredo used the darkness of night as her ally. It didn't help that she threw several knives to destroy the lights outside. Making it worse for Achilles who kept his shield and spear up for her random strikes.

"Where are you little grudge girl?" Achilles as he slowly tiptoed around the yard.

Only to be tripped by Nigredo who sliced at his heel with her knife. Achilles gritted his teeth as he fell and quickly blocked the next few strikes with his shield. Having protected himself, Achilles was only able to catch a brief glimpse of Nigredo running back into the darkness of night. Prompting him to run after her in attempt to skewer her with the spear.

"Stupid little gremlin or whatever the hell you are." Achilles grumbled as he looked around.

"So rude." Nigredo whispered from behind him.

Achilles turned around and raised his shield high to avoid another knife strike. Then countering her attack with a bash against her head with the shield. Nigredo was caught off guard by the attack and fell back towards the center of the yard. She quickly recovered and threw several knives at Achilles who blocked them before having to run as Robin returned and started firing arrows at her. Then finding herself in quite the difficult situation as Robin proved to have amazing accuracy.

"Die." Nigredo muttered as she raised up her finger and unleashed a powerful blast towards Robin.

"Full Counter!" Meliodas yelled as he jumped in the middle and reflected the attack back at Nigredo who just barely avoided the attack.

Then end up being kicked back into the ground, "Not so easy when everyone is after you? Is it?" Achilles asked as Nigredo struggled to get back up.

Then Albedo finally arrived, "Solaga!" she yelled casting a powerful spell that unleashed a bright light onto the yard. "There is no more room for you to hide." she said as she summoned 3F to her side.

"Albie!" Nigredo yelled as she attempted to tackle the woman down.

Only to be hit by the axe and sent crashing into the ground. Nigredo quickly rolled away as Albedo continued to strike at her. As Nigredo kept dodging all the attacks, she never noticed the lasso that pulled her into the ground by Pandora's Actor.

"Hold still cretin!" Pandora's Actor yelled as he started tying up Nigredo who thrashed around like a rabid animal.

However this fiasco ended once they saw a blast of lightning hit a random area in the ground. Looking up, they saw Naruto landing with Semiramis in his arms.

"I think I missed." Naruto said.

"What was your target exactly?" Semiramis asked as she stood up on her own.

Naruto shrugged before noticing what Pandora's Actor was up to. Having already received the phone call earlier. Naruto groaned as he was filled by anxiety as he slowly approached them.

"Uh Pandora's Actor, I think I'll take this from here." Naruto said as the doppelganger bowed his head.

"One million apologies Naruto-sama! I cannot fathom how I failed you, but I will wait for punishment!" Pandora's Actor replied before going back to the treasure room.

Naruto sighed as he saw the deranged look coming from Nigredo's eyes.

Later

Naruto sat down in front of everyone, "So I see no one set the house on fire." he said despite the home being damaged badly and a lightbulb exploding. "I'll fix that later with the Arc of Time. Didn't think I would need it at this rate." he said with a sigh.

"What the heck was that thing that attacked!?" Little Gil asked.

Naruto looked away, "Would you believe me if I said you all ate some bad brownies that my dad made?" he asked.

"My brownies make people vomit son. They don't create illusions." Meliodas countered.

"Ok fine... I have a daughter. One that came before Albedo." Naruto said with Albedo now looking heartbroken.

"I'm not the first daughter?" Albedo asked with sad eyes.

"You are Albedo-chan but... Nigredo was the first I created and Semi-chan didn't need to launch her out the literal baby maker." Naruto said as he scratched the back of his head.

Shirou started rubbing his temples as he felt his tension rise, "It's another experiment isn't it?" he asked.

Naruto nodded sheepishly, "Yup, I thought because of my biology. I couldn't make babies so I took samples from Semi and made Nigredo. Too bad she went unstable after Albedo was born and learned to walk." he explained. "Because Nigredo now has a complex about babies. So she freaked out about Albedo being able to grow up with independence. So I decided to keep her refrigerated until I could fix her." he explained.

Then Zeref arrived with his usual smug look.

"And I see someone found her and decided to blab about her to the whole world! I bet someone with dark magic decided to let her out too!" Naruto said accusing Zeref.

The man shook his head, "No, I have no idea what happened but it was inevitable." he replied frustrating his father.

"And where's Semiramis?" Elizabeth asked.

"Semi-chan is speaking with Nigredo. At least hoping all that time being frozen made her able to understand people again." Naruto replied.

With Semiramis

The Assyrian Queen gave a worried look towards her artificial daughter. Nigredo was is a perfect copy of Semiramis and it almost felt like she was staring at a mirror. Only it appeared that the girl's unhinged behavior did quite the damage on her appearance. It made her nervous as to whether or not she could interact with everyone in this new era. Which is why Naruto had to further keep Nigredo restrained by chaining her up as Semiramis had to work on talking things out with her.

"Nigredo, my dear daughter, can you understand me?" Semiramis asked only to hear ragged breathing. Along with Nigredo's eye moving around on it's own, "Sweetheart, I'm your mother. Do you remember mother?" she asked.

Nigredo took several deep breaths as she looked at Semiramis, "Ma-mama?" she asked.

Semiramis smiled at her, "Yes dear, mama is here." she said spreading her arms out.

Nigredo tried moving back, "Mn... where's papa?" she managed to say.

"Your father is right outside talking to everyone. Do you think if we let you go, you can behave?" Semiramis asked only to earn a confused stare. "Can you be a good girl?" she asked.

Nigredo continued to breathe heavily, "Y-Yes... hold Albie?" she asked.

"Nigredo, Albedo isn't a baby anymore. She's a woman now. Though I'm sure she wants to meet you." Semiramis said as Nigredo's eyes widened.

"No... no, Albie is a baby. Albie is a baby. Albie my baby sister." Nigredo repeated.

"Nigredo, nobody can be a baby forever. Especially Albedo, time moves on and even more so. You have a little brother named Zeref." Semiramis says as Nigredo stopped thrashing around and calmed down.

"Baby brother?" Nigredo asked.

Semiramis asked, "You have your father's tenacity. I can give you that much credit." she said knowing it would be difficult to educate her daughter again.

A day later

"Nigredo hold still! I know you hate baths but you need to be clean!" Semiramis yelled as she had to bathe Nigredo as well as get her part of her hair cut.

Nigredo responded by thrashing around in the tub. Seeing as she was able to walk out without freaking out. Semiramis and Naruto both decided to work on Nigredo's social skills and appearance. As the only thing keeping her sane was the sight of Baby Shirou who she would play with when Illya wasn't around. She also completely ignored Meliodas and Elizabeth who were introduced as her grandparents. It was difficult to understand where Nigredo's focus was.

"Nigredo, if I have to call your father in here. I will!" Semiramis said as Nigredo didn't like the feel of her mother washing her hair.

"Uncomfortable!" Nigredo yelled.

"I don't care, you need to be clean and organized!" Semiramis said as she continued clean her.

A while later

Albedo smiled as looked at her sister. Nigredo was currently sitting down on a chair, being calm, breathing deeply and holding Baby Shirou for comfort. As her rags were gone as well having been cleaned. Nigredo was as beautiful as her sister and mother. Now wearing a simple black dress, black ballet flats and wearing her hair in a ponytail with two bangs framing her face.

"I have such a cute big sister!" Albedo said happily making Nigredo smile.

"Ooh? Ah ah." Baby Shirou said as he looked at Nigredo curiously.

"Do you think she's ready for the outside Naruto?" Semiramis asked.

Naruto looked worried, "I don't wanna think about unleashing a dangerous creature onto the earth." he said earning a blank face from Semiramis.

"Have you met yourself? In fact, have you not remembered your other selves?" Semiramis asked.

Naruto did think about it, "Well I guess as long as she's not on some conquest like Morgana..."

Arthur and Saber suddenly jumped out and pulled out their swords, "MORGAN IS INVADING THE INFINITE PARALLELS!?" they screamed.

"NO! A different Morgana. Anyways, I guess Nigredo should get some fresh air, but bring aunt Diane with you too and maybe aunt Elaine." Naruto said ignoring the two copies of King Arthur.

"Why not auntie Merlin?" Albedo asked.

"I don't want my aunt accidentally turning her into an experiment." Naruto answered as Nigredo was shaking the whole time. Naruto slapped his forehead, "And I'm being an idiot again. I could send her to my other mom but Nigredo might think I'm abandoning her again." he muttered

Semiramis slowly approached her original daughter and gently put her hands on her, "Nigredo, take deep breaths." she said as Nigredo stopped shaking. "Good girl." she said complimenting the homunculus.

Nigredo smiled and proceeded stroke Baby Shirou, "Thank you, mama." she said.

Albedo slowly approached the sister she never knew and smiled, "Big sister, we're heading outside today. Would you like that?" she asked.

Nigred smiled back as she placed a hand on her little sister's face, "Yes, outside nice." she replied.

The women felt happy seeing Nigredo open up. Deep down hoping that her time away was enough to cool her down. Maybe even being able to join them in this new society.

A little while later

Naruto waved his wife, daughters and aunts goodbye as they left to spend the day relaxing. Leaving Naruto wondering what to do so long as trouble doesn't come. He really hoped there wasn't any more trouble coming.

"Maybe I can see what's happening in the infinite parallels." Naruto said as he discreetly used a chunk of his power to view a random world through an orb. Only to immediately regret it, "No, I do not want to see a female Sasuke or a female kyuubi." he said now destroying the orb.

Then Shirou and Arthur arrived, "Hey uncle, I'm heading out to see Sakura." he said.

"And Ayaka wants to catch up with me." Arthur said.

"Ok, you guys do your harem things or whatever. I'll let you know if anything comes up." Naruto said as he watched the two leave for their respective love interests. "I wonder if I was like that when I met Semi. Who am I kidding? I just loved seeing her angry face!" he said chuckling to himself. "Who knew such a shrill woman could be so motherly." he said only to frown.

His memories kicked in one more time.

Flashback, second incarnation

Before meeting Lust in battle, Naruto did briefly spot Lust with Gluttony. Lust was smiling and rubbing her hand over Gluttony's head as if he were a small child. With Gluttony being ever so happy to be praised by the woman he followed.

"Good boy Gluttony. Now remember, it's not dinner time just yet." Lust said.

Gluttony groaned but nodded anyways, "Yes Lust, I'll wait for dinner." he said obediently.

"Such a good boy and a good listener." Lust complimented before the two left.

"What the hell was that?" Naruto muttered.

End of flashback

Naruto shook his head, "Something wrong father?"

Naruto turned his head to find Zeref standing near him, "Just my brain running a million terabytes a second son." he replied.

Before this conversation continued, Little Gil came running to them looking frantic again. Only to reveal a piece of information that gave the two some real concerns.

"I need a day off for my day off." Naruto said in a whiny tone.

At the temple

Medea was in deep trouble. The Caster briefly left the temple to run some errands like the strange housewife she considered herself to be. Only to return as she had forgotten something. Once again, Medea found herself in what she could only assume to be some sort of horror movie. For once she returned expecting to find the man she initially believed to be Sasaki Kojiro guarding her gates to be dead with his ribcage torn open.

Medea quickly donned her outfit and dashed towards the temple where Souichirou was. Just in the nick of time, Medea found Souichirou badly injured but still alive. Though, it appeared that the cause of her Assassin's death was here and using the man as a bargaining chip.

Medea glared at the assailant behind her hooded face as she prepared to strike once clear. Only to realize something about the servant.

"You're the True Assassin, aren't you?" Medea asked with terrified eyes.

True Assassin lifted up Souichirou by the back of his head, "Unleash me witch." he demanded.

Medea gritted her teeth and hesitantly pulled out her Noble Phantasm, Rule Breaker. Medea knew what True Assassin meant. He wanted her to sever her bond with Souichirou and her Noble Phantasm could do just that. She had planned to do it to Shirou and Rin to take their servants before draining them of their mana which would have killed them. However, that changed due to Albedo's appearance along with some death threats on her father's part.

Medea internally cursed True Assassin just as she was about to plunge the blade into her abdomen. Only to be stopped by fate... rather something that breaks the rules of fate.

"Sorry Medea-chan, I don't think now is a good time to turn emo and stab yourself!" Naruto said as he blocked the blade with his hand.

Only to realize the error of his mistake. As the Foreigner and Caster were both sent flying through a wormhole Naruto created as his body attempted to do whatever it took to survive thinking Medea was trying to destroy him. Zeref sighed as he dashed after True Assassin who threw several blades at him before aiming an extra one at Souichirou's throat.

Zeref narrowed his eyes as he raised a hand into the air, "Chrono Stasis Grigoria!" he casted causing all the blades to be trapped in an instance of time along with True Assassin and Souichirou.

Zeref had moved quickly due to the little control he still had over his experimental time magic. Moving at great speeds while trying to keep True Assassin frozen for as long as he could. Giving him the chance to pull away Souichirou just as True Assassin had plunged his knife into the air where the man was.

Souichirou let out a loud cough as he glared at True Assassin, "Where's the woman?" he asked.

"Returning soon, hopefully." Zeref said as Naruto did return with Medea only to vomit on the ground. "I thought he could handle dimensional travel." he muttered.

Medea also looked confused, but for the wrong reasons. Though she couldn't help but to either feel pity, disgust or confusion towards Naruto. Who was sweating and bawling his eyes out.

"I hate infinite parallels!" Naruto yelled before finding a knife plunged into his shoulder.

"Naruto-dono, it would help if you... somehow recover from what we witnessed earlier." Medea said as she shielded herself and her new ally.

"There is no recovering from what we saw you brat!" Naruto screamed.

"Father, we can ask Gowther to remove your memories later. For now, we have to worry about this new threat." Zeref said as he unleashed his fire magic towards True Assassin who caught fire.

As Naruto recovered, Zeref kept unleashing his magic as did Medea. For a little fire didn't stop or harm True Assassin as he removed his cloak revealing his disgusting physique and strange looking arm.

"Ok, why am I getting flashbacks of Danzo?" Naruto asked having already dealt with a cunning murderer with a strange arm.

"Fire Magic: Great Typhoon!" Zeref casted as he unleashed a deadly swirl of fire towards Hassan who dodged it with great agility.

"Ball of Light!" Medea casted a powerful flash of light that blinded True Assassin.

Naruto quickly ran towards True Assassin and summoned the Scythe of Elune, "Zeref, get Medea and Shouichirou out of here. I'll take out the servant or at least find out who summoned him!" he said as Zeref nodded and grabbed the two.

"Wait, should we not assist..." Medea's objection was cut off by Zeref creating a magic circle under them and disappearing.

"Ok you Halloween freak, time to come out before I burn the place down. Which I don't wanna do because burning down temples is just wrong." Naruto said before sensing minor killing intent behind him.

True Assassin summoned a dirk into his hand and started slashing at Naruto. The progeny of Chaos blocked each strike with his scythe before kicking him away and slashing at his torso. Only for True Assassin to get desperate and unwrap his arm revealing that his hand was glowing red.

"You really need some aloe vera for that." Naruto pointed out only to avoid the hand.

Along with several high speed strikes that left him with a minor cut near the eye and a slash across the shirt. True Assassin continued his assault by repeatedly attempting to decapitate or slash away Naruto's eyes. Both failing before finding his regular arm locked with the blade of the scythe. Naruto jumped on this golden opportunity and twisted his foe's arm before lifting him into the air and slamming him onto the ground where he skidded a few meters away.

Naruto quickly dashed at True Assassin who held his ground. Just barely blocking every slash from the scythe every time Naruto sped past him. The speed and pressure put into every block was too much for True Assassin's grip to handle. Causing him to drop the dirk before having a few fingers removed along with it. True Assassin never got the chance to nurse his wound before being kicked right in his skull masked face.

Seeing that there was no way to win this way. True Assassin allowed his strange hand to extend and twist and turn. Almost as if he was made of rubber but still capable of making sharp turns to avoid Naruto's scythe.

"My work is sculpted with mysterious souls. Overflow with anguish... Zabaniya!" True Assassin croaked as his fingers stroked Naruto's chest.

Naruto swinged at the arm only for it to retract back to it's original size. Then being shocked by the sight of a heart in the hand of his enemy. True Assassin crushed the heart upon revealing the organ only making Naruto trip and hit a wall as he clutched his side.

True Assassin picked up his dirk and with all his speed. Moved to impale Naruto and end his fight. Only to be stopped by the handle on the scythe. Being pushed away by the weapon, True Assassin tried to run despite being confused by Naruto's willpower. Only to feel several arrows lodged into his back just as he ran out of the temple. Not even bothering to look back at his enemy. Trus Assassin continued to run over the path of destruction left behind before disappearing into the shadows of the outskirts of the city.

Naruto growled as he fired an arrow from Thas'dorah, "Damn, his Noble Phantasm is like voodoo or the Kurama Clan genjutsu since that heart was fake." he said as he could feel all his hearts were still beating. "I swear, I wish I had some sort of anti magic armor. Then again, would it work since it was an illusion?" he asked himself before looking around the outskirts of the temple.

Leaving a few minutes later as he couldn't find or detect True Assassin anymore. Leaving Naruto aware that a new enemy was here or has been here but finally revealed himself after killing Medea's Assassin. Along with nearly killing her and Souichirou in the process.

Back at the Emiya residence, a while later

Zeref put his hands under his chin as he watched Souichiro being healed by Elizabeth and tended to by Medea. As he watched, he wondered how did another Assassin break into the temple. Sure, the Assassin that guarded the temple wasn't too powerful and only capable of close combat with swords. However, Zeref knew Medea is capable mage with good enough skill in magic to create a barrier of magic for even the sneakiest of foes.

'Perhaps my father can shed some light on this. Whether or not he killed the Assassin.' Zeref wondered as Naruto arrived a few minutes later.

Naruto sighed as he put his treasured weapons away, "Ok, the Grim Reaper or whatever the hell it was got away." he said earning a look of disappointment from Zeref. "I know, I'm adding extra security. Therefore meaning I will add real security like a barrier around the place. That thing was way too sneaky." he said as he felt his sensory skills failing him when True Assassin appeared behind him.

"I see, "way too sneak" is an amazing observation father." Zeref said.

"Are you mocking me!? I swear you are the most disrespectful son! There cannot be a son worse than..."

"Boruto." Zeref said interrupting his father.

Naruto stopped, "Okay, make that second worse son." he said unsure how Zeref saw that timeline. "Anyways, this Assassin isn't too tough but relies on his speed and knowledge to kill from a distance if possible." he said.

"Literally describing a true assassin." Zeref said as Little Gil was still thinking alone.

"How do you even predict these things Gil?" Naruto asked.

"I think it might be a skill or maybe even my Noble Phantasm." Little Gil said full of hope.

Naruto snorted, "I wish I had clairvoyance. Great sensory is good as detecting danger at home, but I can't figure out the next problem or when it will happen." he said as the boy kept thinking.

"Don't force yourself to see predictions. If anything, they may end up being inaccurate." Zeref said as Little Gil groaned.

Naruto also put some thought into this. While he was in Konoha, Meliodas did mention the demon attacks growing bigger while they were gone. Then there was the sudden invasion of them at the park when Shirou was kidnapped and at Einzbern castle. Leaving him wondering how to prepare for them considering nothing has gone public about the attacks as the public still think their attacks are random earthquakes.

After a minute of pondering, Naruto did remember something Rin mentioned shortly after he arrived in between classes. As the Grail Wars started, they were overseen by the church. At first, he face palmed at the idea. Naruto had nothing against religion considering most deities are benevolent like the Christian God and his angels or the Disney version of Zeus. However, some people just pretend to be devoted to religion as to be a part of a group to avoid exclusion or to gain power. So the idea of a church being in charge did annoy him at first.

So now Naruto considered approaching the ones who could have an idea as to what's going on.

"I'm going to look for Rin. Maybe her contact at the church has any idea of what's going on." Naruto said as he switched to more casual clothes.

"It's always religion isn't it?" Zeref asked.

"So says the man whose name means, God of Death." Naruto said as he walked towards the door.

"Papa!" Naruto stopped and snapped his head towards Illya.

"Yes sweety?" Naruto asked despite being surprised by the name he called her.

"I know where the church is! I used to be a master remember?" Illya asked.

Naruto slapped his forehead, "How did I forget that? Do you think you can help me Illya-chan?" he asked.

Illya nodded, "Yes, let's go!" she said as she put on her little boots and jacket.

"Be careful!" Elizabeth spoke up.

"He will, he's my kid after all. Even if he reincarnated into someone else." Meliodas said.

"That is still worth being concerned over." Zeref said as Meliodas ignored him.

With Arthur

Once again, Arthur was going out with Ayaka who was slowly coming out of her metaphoric turtle shell. Both enjoying their time walking down the street. While Arthur was hoping to ignore whatever insanity was waiting for him at home. That and hoping Shirou or someone didn't get into any life threatening trouble.

"I-I like this A-Arthur." Ayaka stuttered.

"I like spending time with you too Ayaka-chan." Arthur replied happily making her blush. "Are you feeling well?" he asked referring to her red face.

"Y-Yes!" Ayaka replied quickly.

Arthur nodded, "Well we better get a move on. I don't want you getting sick on such a lovely day." he said making Ayaka smile.

As Arthur had promised, it was a lovely day and Ayaka most certainly did enjoy herself. Similar to Shirou and Sakura, Arthur decided to take this opportunity to further explore the city. Finding himself waiting for Ayaka to look at various clothes, though she did feel embarrassed as she imagined herself in such beautifully designed despite considering herself to be plane. Yet finding herself with a handsome boy who she had no clue was actually a King. Otherwise, it would be like those bad stories where some plain girl is suddenly in a relationship with someone of greater status without knowing it.

Regardless, after enjoying a shared meal together at one of the restaurants. The two decided to rest for a moment after a long exploration. Both just sitting down in one of the courtyards and just taking a break from the world around them.

"Arthur, may I be honest with you?" Ayaka asked as she gained more confidence being around him.

"You're not going to turn into a fallen angel and stab me are you?" Arthur asked with a chuckle.

Ayaka shook her head, "Of course not!" she said.

"Ok, then ask away." Arthur said.

Ayaka took a deep breath before speaking, "I've been feeling depressed and scared. Before I met you I mean." she said gaining his attention. Ayaka loos down at her arms as she kept speaking, "For a few years, I've been alone. I lost my family a few years ago and I couldn't move past that. The new school year didn't change that which made me anxious." she said.

Though for some reason, Arthur could almost sense the anxiety rolling off of her. Yet she was holding back as if there was something she was hiding.

"I'm sorry if this is a lot to put on you right now." Ayaka said only to see Arthur holding her hand.

"I don't mind Ayaka, honestly I never met my father before he died. I was watched over by a... close friend of his if you will. She was a bit eccentric, but I wasn't always sure if I could confide in her." Arthur explains as he refers to his Merlin. "Though she did give this apathetic attitude. I always saw her as a big sister and we would always explore the world. So I guess that's what you're feeling." he explained.

"What am I feeling?" Ayaka asked.

Arthur smiled, "I would say trust, comfort and security knowing you have someone like me in your life now." he said making the shy girl blush yet again.

Ayaka merely nodded, "I guess that makes sense. I did have someone close like that too, but I haven't seen them in a while." she said sounding a bit sad.

Arthur gave a small squeeze to the hand, "I'm sure you'll see them again. Whatever it is, hopefully nothing too bad has happened." he said.

Ayaka only felt happier feeling Arthur's warm hands and the warm feelings he gave her. Such comfort made her slowly nudge her head against his chest. Suddenly making Arthur feel a bit embarrassed. Not as much as Ayaka who realized how close she was now. However before either could apologize by the sudden closeness. It appeared that an unwanted guest had appeared.

"Ara ara, a lovely date to take out a lovely woman? Too bad she chose a mongrel in clean armor." Arthur immediately turned around to find a man with blond hair and red eyes standing there.

"Arthur who is this?" Ayaka asked feeling afraid of the aura from the arrogant man.

"Ayaka, this man is dangerous. I need you stay behind me." Arthur said as he held onto Ayaka.

The man let out a hardy laugh, "Dangerous? Is that so? Or are you fearful and weak King of Knights?" he asked.

Arthur narrowed his eyes as he prepared for potential danger, "Who wouldn't be weary of the man who nearly blinded a child?" he asked shocking Ayaka.

"The girl survived? No matter, I'll deal with her if I deem her to be a threat." the man said.

A moment of silence passed and the two blonds stared each other down. When suddenly Arthur lifted up Ayaka in his arms and jumped high into the air. Just narrowly avoiding a golden weapon that would have killed them. Leaving only a small crater where they once stood.

"You are no better than your female counterpart. The woman was an idealist perfectionist and you are an overly cautious coward." said the arrogant man as several golden portals appeared behind him.

"So says the false hero, Gilgamesh." Arthur said before his outfit transformed into his armor.

"Battle me and change my mind mongrel." Gilgamesh said challenging Arthur.

"Only a monster would fight where civilians could be killed!" Arthur yelled.

"Only a loyal subject should be willing to put down their lives for the greatness of their kingdom." Gilgamesh countered as he kept unleashing weapons from the Gate of Babylon.

"Arthur!?" Ayaka asked.

"Hang on!" Arthur said as he kept dodging the weapons before leading Gilgamesh in a chase across the town.

"Cowardly mongrel." Gilgamesh commented.

With Naruto and Illya, Kotomine's church

Naruto looked at the church suspiciously. He couldn't help but to sense a bad presence around the place. Then again it could be him being too cautious about the place. The last thing Naruto wanted was to be a part of a creepy church. He can only imagine what the priest or pastor looks like.

"Are you sure it's this place Illya-chan?" Naruto asked only for the girl to nod. Naruto sighed, "Hold on tight." he said as the two walked in.

Inside the church, Kirei Kotomine appeared with his usual stoic face. Making Naruto groan that it just had to be a creepy looking priest. Hopefully it's better than dealing with one of those weird people that touch kids for pleasure.

"Foreigner, I see it was inevitable for us to meet. Ironically it was just shortly after meeting young Emiya that you appeared." Kotomine said.

Naruto narrowed his eyes, "You know that much and yet I was not entirely aware of you until now." he said.

Kotomine still had a stoic face, "Of course, it my duty as the overseer of the war to know everything and everyone involved. Including the sudden appearance of more than seven servants." he replied.

"Then do you know what I usually do in the shower?" Naruto asked now donning a serious face.

Illya wanted to vomit having heard that question, "I don't think he..."

"Unfortunately not, I've noticed the small barrier around the home and cannot see everything." Kotomine interrupted only making Illya feel more sick.

"Good, now no one knows that Semi and I sneak in our fun time together." Naruto said somehow keeping a straight face.

Kotomine was too stoic to show how sickened he looked, "Well I do now and if the Einzbern girl didn't know. She does as well." he said as Illya started shivering.

"How about my Curry of Life recipe? Did you see that!?" Naruto asked presenting a bowl of very spicy curry and rice.

Kotomine shook his head as he presented a bowl, "Why should I learn about an inferior recipe when my ramen is far superior?" he asked.

Suddenly the two stared each other down. Almost as if this was a Mexican standoff or two large armies preparing for a devastating war. However what turned into an investigation about the anomalies had turned into a food war.

"SHOKUGEKI!" the two yelled as they pointed at each other.

An hour later

The two were both wounded and on the ground holding their stomachs, "Ok that solved nothing." Naruto said as Illya face faulted. "Back to the reason I'm here. If you're in charge of this shit show, then can you kindly explain why the hell the war is becoming more of a mess?" he asked.

"I suppose you mean the sudden outbreak of demons. To be fair, I expected more cataclysmic level events. As that would fit more towards my personal goal." Kotomine said already revealing his plot.

Naruto got defensive, "What the hell does that mean? Are you actually hoping for all of this to happen?" he asked.

"Not initially, however I should start with the beginning. You realize now that the Holy Grail War is typically every six decades right?" Kotomine asked.

"I know, yet the last one was only 10 years ago." Naruto replied as Illya still had some bad feelings from then.

"Then what you don't know is the Holy Grail was tainted 70 years ago during the 1930s. Surprisingly enough, this was also caused by an abnormal servant. The Einzberns were desperate for a win that they summoned an Avenger rather a Berserker who was very weak. Yet filled with hatred, hatred created by man itself." Kotomine explained.

Naruto hid Illya behind him as he felt more tense by the minute.

"Angra Mainyu had tainted the grail upon his death. The result was a massive amount of destruction upon the end of the Third and Fourth Grail War. The latter causing the Fuyuki fire, the incident Kiritsugu Emiya failed to stop because his Saber hesitated at the last minute." Kotomine said before suddenly smiling. "The previous Archer was right to call her a fool. To wish for a change in history to save her kingdom." he added.

Naruto's eyes widened, "Saber, Artoria Pendragon was Kiritsugu's servant?" he asked.

"His wife, Illya's mother, was also used to summon the grail by being a catalyst. A sacrifice if you wish to call it that." Kotomine continued.

Illya's eyes began to water, "Mama, papa." she whimpered.

"Though at least the man fought for his convictions. Whereas as Rin's father, Tokiomi, was killed by my hand and with some motivation on Archer's part." Kotomine continued saying as he got the expected reaction from Naruto. "If it helps your morales. You should know he didn't think about abandoning his other daughter to the Matou family. Zouken is just as excited about letting the Holy Grail grow corrupt." he explained.

Naruto balled his fists as he walked up and grabbed the man by his shirt, "And why are you telling me this all now?" he asked.

"To disperse your attention elsewhere. After all, one good thing came out of Archer being unable to kill the homunculus." Kotomine said.

"Gilgamesh was the previous Archer? Well what's stopping me from killing you and then him?" Naruto asked only to see Kotomine raise his arm covered in Command Spells.

"It would be greatly unfortunate, but my own servant has his own task and will accomplish them regardless." Kotomine said disregarding the threats.

Naruto growled as he prepared to harm the many anyways, "Illya, we're leaving!" he said as he changed his attire once more.

To a brown jacket with the a triskelion on the back as a logo, with white pants and black boots. Along with it appeared a large belt covered in his keys and other small tools. Naruto picked up Illya and started running outside thinking Shirou and Sakura were in danger. Unaware that he fell into Kirei Kotomine's trap involving him losing his mind and not saving the right person in time.

Kotomine looked at the many seals on his arm, "You have your task Lancer. Afterwards, we will about Nijou and her servants." he said.

With Rin

The Tohsaka heiress sighed after another day of finding nothing. Usually she had her usual investigations but all of those ended once Medea was promised mana to sustain herself. Along with being threatened not to murder people anymore for mana. So now that left her with not much else to do then to visit Merlin early today for another lesson.

"I wonder what Emiya is up to." Rin said.

"And I wonder when it's time to break the alliance." Archer said.

"I know how you feel Archer, but honestly Naruto may be an idiot that gets distracted but he's filled with vast knowledge and power. Going as far as to fight Heracles on equal terms without considering him to be a foe." Rin explained.

"There will come a time when we need to strike Rin. The war has gone on long enough and only one servant has been defeated." Archer said unaware of Assassin's death.

"I know, but with Goldie around and the Rider still in hiding the war is likely going to pick up the pace." Rin said as this mess of a war stressed her out.

"You're right about that girlie." Rin quickly got into a defensive stance.

Lancer appeared before her and lazily putting his lance over his shoulder, "Are you here to continue our fight from last time?" Rin asked.

"I wanna say no and that this is all a part of something more complex." Lancer said holding his arms up. Then putting them down and looking bored, "Unfortunately that's not the case today. Sorry pigtails, it's just business." he said lamely.

"Archer!" Rin called out making her servant appear to strike at Lancer with his dual blades.

Once again, the two were fighting as they did the first night of the war. Though the element of surprise was ruined for Rin as Lancer already knew Archer wasn't Saber but just a servant with a skill in using blades. Making things more difficult as Archer wasn't as quick and used up more energy as he kept having to create more blades to replace the ones that Lancer would shatter.

"Thinking about it, I briefly saw the kid and Foreigner use a similar technique." Lancer said as Archer pushed him away. Lancer pointed at the blades, "I've destroyed just under 30 blades, but two keep rebuilding and enhancing their weapons. So that means you're relying on mana to stay armed." he said with a knowing smile.

Archer dropped his two swords and pulled out his bow, "Then try this." he said firing several arrows at Lancer who dodged them swiftly.

As Lancer avoided the arrows. Rin reached for her jacket pockets and tossed an obsidian stone causing a blinding flash. Lancer was caught off guard and ended up crashing on the ground. Giving Archer a chance to hit him while he was down and forcing him to take cover after standing up. Seeing as Lancer was forced to take time to recover as Archer kept firing at him. Rin pulled out a ruby in an attempt to trap the enemy servant in a binding spell only for it to get negated somehow.

"Nice try kid, I have a few defenses and immunities you and your servant can't counter." Lancer said as he dashed at Rin and knocked her onto the ground before dashing at Archer again.

Archer reacted just in time to block the attack with his bow and one of his swords. Only for Lancer to put more pressure and knock the bow out of the way and land a powerful kick onto his chest that sent him skidding away. Not even getting the chance to stand up. Lancer had impaled him with his lance.

"This fight ended way too quickly for my taste. Oh well." Lancer said as he was about to impale him in a more lethal area.

Rin attempted to pick up her gems quickly before her servant could be killed. Lancer was once again blinded by a gemstone before being hit with a few minor explosive gems that forced him to back away from Archer who was injured.

"OHOHOHOHO! Tohsaka, I'm not even a part of this war and yet I have to save you." said a familiar voice.

"You have to be kidding me." Rin muttered.

"Who the hell?" Lancer asked.

"Though I'm not arrogant enough to believe I could defeat a servant." Luvia said just as Lancer quickly appeared beside her.

Only once he slashed at Luvia. His weapon phased through her.

Lancer blinked in surprise, "A thought projection?" he asked before noticing the real Luvia helping Rin with Archer.

Before he could chase after them. Luvia threw a gemstone that created a large barrier that blocked him out. With a magic circle appearing under them.

"How did you get here Edelfelt? Better yet, how do you know what's going on!?" Rin asked only to see Luvia laugh before the two disappeared.

Lancer cursed his luck as the magic circle helped the girls and Archer escape.

With Naruto again

(Resident Evil 2 OST - Looming Danger)

Naruto was internally cursing as he was flying high into the air with Illya in his arms. Both making their way to the Matou residence where Shirou was heading. No doubt he was already there, but that's what worried Naruto. There was a chance that whatever danger was awaiting him. He already found himself in the mess. Hopefully he didn't convince Saber to leave him alone and that the girl was still watching over him in the distance in her astral form.

Then again, someone was likely using Sakura as a bargaining chip so Shirou would have to use his reckless hero complex. Or worse, the real mastermind of the Matou's was behind this. Probably the one who taught Shinji to develop some skill in magecraft.

"Papa how far are we?" Illya asked.

"I don't know Illya, I have never visited Sakura and all I have is her address in case the two got into trouble." Naruto said before remembering something Sakura said.

Sakura said something about her grandfather and punishing someone. It was the day they found the worms and Naruto was too afraid that purging them would kill her. He mentally slapped himself due to his inefficiency to help the girl when she was being manipulated and potentially tortured. His thoughts were cut off by a phone call.

Naruto cursed himself as he had to land as to avoid dropping Illya during the call.

"What is it!?" he asked not caring who called.

"Foreigner... need... help... fast..." said a strained voice.

"Who is this?" Naruto asked.

"Saber... they took... Aki..." said what was most likely Mordred.

"Crap... Mordred text me your location if you can! I'll send someone!" Naruto said as the phone call disconnected. "Hello? Hello!?" he asked.

Illya looked worried. The war had taken its toll and now the end was coming.

With Mordred, moments earlier

Mordred winced as she felt the pain coursing over her body. Only to watch helplessly as another demon attack happened. Forcing her Rider and Berserker allies to be distracted by the horde while Mordred herself was defeated and left at the mercy of True Assassin. Who is carrying an unconscious Aki over his back.

"Good riddance, embrace what comes next." True Assassin said before getting away.

"Damn it!" Mordred yelled as she reached for the phone in her pocket.

TO BE CONTINUED...

NOTES: Ok I am super sorry for taking so long and I can't even remember my excuse from November but I think it was something long and stupid or something. Which doesn't make sense since my work company gives me holidays off now. I am mostly sorry towards Peroroncino because... I'm deeply afraid he's going to send Shalltear on me and I blew the budget on defense.

Please Peroroncino, do not send the loli vampire on me. That will only create more issues and postpone the remaining one or two chapters left for this story before I begin stories for 2022.

Thanks for reading and... I'm still gonna hide from the loli vampire.