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MHA: by Toho, Bones, and Kohei Horikoshi
FGO: by Aniplex
Chapter 14. Salem Witch wants a Pancake
As The plane begins to land Kischur stares back at the ever growing tour group,
"Alright so here's the situation our group has now been added to a total of 11, if anymore servants are added we may need a new plane but it no problem as I have accumulated quite a amount of wealth over the years as well as funds from the university, and Mrs.Midoriya is also paying for partial parts of this trip even though I told her it's not necessary..."
Kischur looks again seeing that everyone is listening and continues,
"And here is the important news, we already have a good idea who is behind the Attack his name is Zouken Matou, a few months ago our Mages and Agents surrounded his estate to find it abandoned staff were all supposedly "fired" and wealths were all sold the accounts from their family untraceable, and relatives unknown even though the Matou clan is very small it odd that the relatives would disappear all of a sudden, and I have received news that one of our staff is also missing since the trip started... so it may very likely be that our trip has been compromised."
Atalanta spoke up in anger on how dare Kischur endanger Izuku's life like this, and that this trip should end so Izuku can stay away from this mad man, only for Da Vinci to speak up,
"Now Now everyone I get that you maybe angry but this maybe our only chance, Matou isn't exactly stable or of Sane mind, his Magecraft isn't something to looked down upon either, so if he is targeting Izuku for whatever reason this maybe our chance to catch and to end his crimes here, searching for him isn't exactly a option as our investigation in Greece turned up almost empty so our best chance is during this very trip."
Kischur nodded,
"It's exactly as Da Vinci has said this maybe our only chance, but worry not this trip in America will be a bit of a road trip,"
After Kischur finishes his sentence two RV came into the airport runway, driven by two figures, and too Izuku's surprise,
"Golems!!"
Kischur laughed,
"Indeed Izuku, those are our drivers as they won't tire and take orders only from me and Rin, speaking of which, we now must do seating arrangements."
Rin and Atalanta both calls out to sit with Izuku's ride, both due to a sense of protection, Modred and Fran didn't really mind but sitting with Izuku RV would be fine, Da Vinci didn't mind as she would be sitting with Kischur to discuss their plans. Shakespeare well he was the one that's going to write down Izuku's story so he chose to sit with Izuku. Chiron Wanted to teach his new master some techniques in archery and in arts of Greece's combat while Penthesilea didn't mind she wouldn't argue about seating but would prefer to stay away from the Greek heroes to avoid unwanted fights. Asterios didn't really mind either he just awaits the group's decision so he just sat on his luggage of clothes and awaits the decision.
"Sigh, I knew it was going to be like this." Kischur pulls off his hats and tells everyone to draw numbers from the 1 and 5 dollar bills those that gets 1 will go to the first RV and those that got the 5 will go to the second RV.
Izuku ended up in RV one with Kischur, Da Vinci, Shakespeare, and Penthesilea, while RV two has Rin, Atalanta, Chiron, Fran, Modred, and Asterios. Thus the group headed out of the Airport.
RV Two's energy was slightly down as Rin and Atalanta heads were feeling down while Chiron and Fran try's to cheer them up, meanwhile Modred Snorted at the two current state and Asterios continues to stare out the window as he eats some chocolate.
On RV one Da Vinci and Kischur discuss there plans of actions for the two weeks here, due to the fact USA was so large they needed the two weeks to travel and constant movement to draw out Matou away from the population if he were to be reckless. Izuku was wondering where they were at and then he saw a sign, 'Salem'.
"Salem? As in the Salem Witch trial that happened in Massachusetts? Mr.Kischur why are we here sir?"
"Oh, so you do remember from your lessons then? Well to put it simply it's part of your Magecraft training where you will learn of some sources of magic and the heroes, also this is the land where the supposed witches are trialed...but did you know there is a real one?"
Salem
They arrived at the historical site, only foundation were left in most spots while those houses of richer folks or of historical value were kept pristine.
Izuku learned a bit more about the throne, where or what it's powered by and how exactly Da Vinci was able to make the circuitry work on Izuku. The process was long and took quite a bit of help from other servants as in there notes, and one in particular was of big help, he was indeed why Izuku can support every servant without Chaldea's resources in mana, also thanks to Da Vinci as well.
"Umm...Da Vinci why aren't you telling me the list of these servants who help create these?" He asked holding both his hands out, in which Da Vinci holds onto and smiled.
"With time Izuku and technically you already met one of them now onto our tour."
Izuku nodded but mutter who was the servants he met he thought back to it almost all the servants he met were summoned except for the two in Babylonia who fought Caster Gilgamesh, and majority of Camelot...wait there was.
"Hello may I ask what are you doing here?"
Izuku looks over and sees a girl wearing black with a witches' traditional hat and bandaid on her forehead she seemed to be slightly older or maybe younger then Izuku? She wasn't to much taller then him after all.
"Oh Hi, I am part of a tour group here today do you live around here? My name is Izuku Midoriya by a way, nice to meet you."
He doesn't know why but this girl in front of him felt...odd to say the least, she seemed normal, but strong? A little too strong something was off but Izuku couldn't tell what.
The girl just smiled and told Izuku to call her Abby, she doesn't exactly know him yet so this will be all he gets, and Izuku just nodded. Before they could continue talking, Da Vinci came rushing in along with the other servants she was holding him asking if he was okay. He was confused but said yes and ask why wouldn't he be so they told him that they felt him disappear for a moment taken by a mysterious but familiar presence.
"Do you guys know Abby?"
When asked some servants scrunched up in confusion, while they were able to recall past summoning and events not all were clear as most of the memories that were given back were those that were most prominent or important such as singularity, grail wars, and those that happen most often in a timeline etc. So the name sparked up memories but not enough, only Da Vinci knew who she was.
"The true witch of Salem you could say, a Servant class of Foreigner, and a gate way for A God, Izuku what ever happens be careful we don't know what or if they are capable of doing, for now just be careful if it's just the regular Abigail then it should be fine, she is a relatively sweet girl but if it's her other ones then Izuku summon everyone we may or may not need to take her down, that is if she still has that much power.."
The group went Silent and they all left Salem and back to the RV, it was getting late so they all called it in for the night. The servants along with Kischur and Rin tried their best for ideas to maybe prevent Izuku from dream meeting Abigail but alas, that was impossible the throne couldn't just be shut off and the dreams that are basically spiritual journeys couldn't just be closed off like that. Nevertheless the less they could only pray Izuku will have good luck with here, so far it seemed that way.
"Oh, no Where am I now?" Izuku said as he stood around, it was an old village but something about the place made it seem quite familiar.
"The foundations!! And where these houses are located at!! There the same, so... this is Salem?" With that Izuku begins to wander around wondering why is it so quite until he came to the courthouse, or possibly is the courthouse as Izuku only saw old drawings of it as he looked throw the windows he saw the historical scene where Abigail William pointed many people to there deaths accusing them of Witchcraft.
This truly infamous scene was very similar to that of those textbook pictures except Abby seems to be more confident of her selection pointing each and everyone to their demise, instead of being in a demonic trance was she under a trance now? Is there anyway to stop this, Could there be anyway? This only a dream so what use it there worst case it will be like Camelot, which he is unable to interact with anyone.
As the day ended Izuku saw many things the prosecution of many, and the sentencing of death to many, he didn't know how long it was but by the time he knew it he sat through and saw 200people sentenced and 19 of whom are condemned to death if they were found guilty of witchcraft and didn't admit to there crimes.
First second he could he went to find Abby and grabs her hand and looks at her with tear stained eyes, surprisingly this maybe the first servant he had a problem with, but he must know why she done it. Gilgamesh killed in the past as a arrogant king who was overconfident as the bridge of man and God but he changed and became a wise and benevolent ruler, the Knights killed for their people and Justice of their kingdom, Asterios killed because he needed to eat and protect himself, Li killed because it was a fight where one side may end up dead, and so many more they had their reasons that Izuku may understand to a certain point, and Izuku couldn't judge from a person of the present era but what about Abigail and her sentences of death. History, Law, Religion, and everything is flawed nothing is perfect Izuku understood that and accept it he could only try to make things better, and try to understand where everyone is coming from and now it's for Abby.
"Oh, Hello Izuku it's nice to see you again how can I help you?" Abby asked,
"Izuku? Why are crying? Are you okay?"
"Abby...sob* why? Why are you doing... this why?" A teary eyes Izuku asked with confusion written all over his face. Abigail was in return confused, she just told the truth, she did what she must as the lord demands it.
"I only carry out the will of the Masses and the lord itself, I am the key to the people's worries due to these hard times, sacrifice must be made and these are only necessary."
As Izuku listen he heard the sincerity in her voice, but then he heard this,
"But I do know the hate, I am Abigail Williams the girl who was one of many to start the trial the key figure into these people's death, and imprisonments I am considered by some an anti-hero one who carries its victims grudge, a child who...did this..who selected the devils."
Abby looks down to the ground, not willing to look at Izuku, Now Izuku thought what would he have done, she was probably around his age when this happen could he, really blame her everyone now giving you attention of pointing out the devil and pressuring you, worst case would be herself being put to death.
"Abby?... do you feel sorry? For everyone that died?"
A simple nod was given, and then she spoke,
"You know, if it wasn't for me regaining my other summoned selfs memories I may given you a different answer, but in truth I don't know!! I feel as if I carried out the lords words, but those who died were my neighbors and friends... I don't know."
Izuku thought again or rather his signature muttering,
"well in truth I don't know what to do either having one set of life believing and caring out gods will, and people looking at you as a key figure,... "
this continues for awhile originally Izuku was angry at how Abigail could do such a thing, but as they talked things were much more complicated.
Abigail meanwhile stared at Izuku, she was very curious about the young boy and why he cares so much about what she has done and how she is doing, but it didn't feel bad to have someone care for you. Of Course after awhile she did get slightly bored so she gently tapped Izuku on the shoulder.
"Are you okay?"
"Oh I Umm am Very sorry, it's just that I usually start muttering and mumbling when I am in need of deep thinking, some feel like I should fix this habit, but it's not that easy..hehe"
Izuku laughed while rubbing the back of his head, and with that Abigail smiled and laughed,
"Hahaha, your a very interesting person Izuku, very interesting indeed so what do you think of me, now that you know of everything...what will you do?"
Izuku thought for a second,
"Abby would you like to come to the real world, I don't want to force you but would you, this way you can also make some friends and meet old ones, and...maybe if you want to help others with...me?"
Abigail looks at Izuku,
"So your asking me to become your servants, just like the other servants you have with you...fi" before she could've finished that sentence of agreement Izuku cut her off.
"No!! Sorry to cut you off Abby, but not as a servant but rather as a friend, comrade, teammates or if you want like Fran then as a family all of us, and of course if you want to leave you can leave anytime, but I won't allow you to harm innocent people, so do you want to join."
Abigail was a bit surprised doesn't master usually want to make the position of Servant and Master clear, well this one is different and feels kind of familiar, but nonetheless what other choices does she have.
"Deal!! Izuku Midoriya I Abigail Williams will join you on your quest of helping others, but on one condition," Abigail said in a ominous tone, in which Izuku gulped.
"Wh...what is it?" Did just make a deal with the deals with a devil?
"I am able to have some pancakes from time to time." Abigail answers with a smile.
"Is that it well that's fine I am pretty sure we can get you pancakes almost everyday if you would like?"
With that Abigail smiled even brighter.
Morning
"Penthesilea...Penthesilea?" Izuku lightly shakes her, maybe shaking a berserker awake wasn't the best idea but a promise was a promise.
"Hmm... Good Morning Master Midoriya." Penthesilea says as she got up,
"How can I help you."
"Umm can you teach me how to make some pancakes?"
Penthesilea blinked and then blinked once more,
"couldn't he have gotten Da Vinci or Kischur to do it why me"
She thought to herself, meanwhile in Izuku mind
" okay, well Abby is here now so let's make good on that promise and plus maybe get to talk with Penthesilea a bit more"
Izuku looks at Penthesilea, and told her the truth, he just wants to know her a bit better, she sighed and then got up to teach Izuku how to make pancakes. It's when she walked out of her quarters when she noticed a new servant just sitting at the table eyes sparkling with knife and fork at hand excited for breakfast.
It was a slow start as Penthesilea hasn't exactly used these equipment before but she soon got the hang of it and whipped up a few batches of pancakes with Izuku and plated them, she then left to give the other half to RV two's passenger, but she noticed two of them were gone.
When Penthesilea returned to RV one she saw Atalanta and Rin sitting with Izuku and The girl now known as 'Abby' chowing down the pancakes both kids were thanking her and she returned with a smirk and waved as she decided to head for a run.
Still Morning
Everyone gathered in RV one to see the newest member Abigail William, it was a quick acceptance from Da Vinci as she already met her before and from what it seems she is a trustable and as for Atalanta there was no explanation needed for her. For other servants it will take time, but no real anger or doubts towards her as almost all of them have taken a life at some point and some thoughts do cross their mind. Izuku just smiled at the interaction, Rin slightly glares at the girl of legends but soon just gave up seeing Izuku defend her, and Kischur just laughs at the new member to join their tour, after a few hours he orders the Golem drivers to head out.
After leaving for Massachusetts it was a long road trip to DC a good 4-6hours drive.
They visited the natural history museum, some monuments, and the National Air and Space museum, there they even got Abby a souvenir jacket, it was a bit big on her but she liked it, now the group truly defined images of tourism. Everyone enjoyed a piece of the museums as some of them told stories of their time or home, and seeing foreigners coming to learn about them and their home it gave the servants a bit of pride, some chose to stay away as some of their histories aren't the best. Da Vinci and Shakespeare were quite proud of their accomplishments seeing how they are still taught and brought up even till today.
Kischur looked around and stopped another stranger asking them if they could help take a picture for his group, and there they stood in front of the Washington monument taking their group photos.
They spent around a week traveling the east coast of the USA, as they were doing quick and simple trips before they headed west. Izuku was able to enjoy his time while getting class assignments from Kischur, Da Vinci, and Rin.
Shakespeare refined Izuku's English while Abigail joins Izuku on the occasional lessons, In the morning Izuku and Asterios followed along by Rin and Atalanta, they would join Penthesilea on her morning runs or just jog around the different place. Abigail joined the first two days but she wasn't really a physical servant so she spent time listening to Shakespeare or Da Vinci's stories and lectures.
Cross Continental road trip
"Uhh, my head..." Izuku said while getting up from his spot, the RV was still moving just entering Texas.
"Morning Izuku, would you like some pancakes, it's blueberry flavored this time, Miss Penthesilea was very nice to change the flavors," Abby said as she was inviting Izuku over to the table,
"Good Morning Abby, Goodmorning everyone, and no thank you I think I'll just have cereal for today," lzuku was actually thinking about,
" is this how it feels to others when I eat Katsudon all the time? "
As Izuku was thinking he notice a hand on his head looking up he saw Da Vinci,
" what's wrong Izuku?"
"Morning Da Vinci, it nothing much, it's just that I had the dream again..."
"Oh the ones about meeting servants right? Well then who do you think will be joining us?"
"Nono it's not that... it just like Camelot one I couldn't interact with anyone, but judging by the appearance of Nightingale in that dream I am guessing this was actually a singularity then the actual history.."
Izuku in the past had already been told of Chaldea events in the singularity, pseudo singularity, and lost belts, but actually experiencing them was something different he learns about not only the events but the servants and Goeita, someone who he may face or a successor of his ideals like those who wanted to use Abigail.
"So then Izu, do you think you'll be summoning anymore servants?"
"Hmmm, probably not Da Vinci as of now we will be losing more spaces in the RV and I can't send everyone to mom as the large building isn't complete yet... and the dangers of Matou, his barrier, and...the shadow servants...so it's best I leave it for Emegergency just in case I can't call you guys..."
Izuku was worried but then felt another pat on his head,
"Don't worry Izuku your only 9 just leave this to us adults we'll handle this,"
The two days in Texas was interesting they saw large ranches , beautiful scenery of the wide fields, and enjoyed some local specials but were on the road again soon it was just too hot, thankfully the Golem needed no rest and continued onwards.
California
It's been 11days out of the 14th, there were no signs of attacks but Kischur, Rin, and Da Vinci stayed Vigilant of their surroundings in case of any strange attack but nothing came. The other servants too also stayed vigilant, except Abigail who was enjoying the sweets with Izuku at a few boardwalk places. Every now and then Izuku would go off to see some local heroes followed by Abby, Atalanta, Penthesilea, and Asterios who enjoys the food as much as the others.
"This is strange, too strange...it's been almost two weeks and no signs of an attack from anyone or anything..." Da Vinci said as she still surveyed the area.
"Yes Indeed, also still no sign of the missing staff either." Kischur says while surveying the surroundings.
"Do you two think he is still in Japan, I mean with all his family wealth he could've been hiding and hiring hits on us with other Mages."
"Hmm... a likely answer but there is one problem, Mages usually aren't easily swayed for doing these types of Job Rin, unless they are really that desperate for the money, if not then there is no way their willing to put their name and life on the lines like this, and I doubt Matou has some truly unresistible proposition for anyone, besides the fact that Izuku is summoning servants which I doubt he'll want to blurt it out all over the place... after all Izuku is his target, speaking of which Kischur how goes the current situation of letting "her" know of Izuku status along with the others?" Da Vinci says.
Kischur took a sip of his tea,
"It's going well, after all it's been two hundred years so the issues of servant isn't that big of a problem, and after what happens with Gilgamesh's big entrances I doubt they will actually lock Izuku up after all they didn't come to get him immediately, in a way They seemed to just accept it, but I don't know if it's for their own personal goals...or perhaps they are allowing a bigger change to the world, the Mages side maybe an issue but it'll be resolved with time."
Rin looks out the RV window to see everyone returning and smiled,
"I think Izuku will be fine...after all his intentions are good, almost too good for a world that rejects him."
Everyone nods in agreement,
"well then for the next 3days let's keep up our guard, and enjoy our time here, shall we rest up a bit because next stop Rome, Italy."
"Rome huh?"
"Rome?"
Leaving day
"Well that was fun, and a bit educational about Chaldea singularity, sounds like an adventure, Da Vinci do you think..."
"Sorry Izuku that's not happening rayshifting isn't allowed unless we're given permission, so sorry about that, and Servant is technically another case so don't bring up that argument."
"But I wasn't going too." Izuku said while slightly pouting, Atalanta picked him up and into the plane and lectured him,
"Izuku it's dangerous to jump from place to place like that, while I agree children's should be lively and have fun you should avoid things that may end up grievously harming you...if you want to rayshift you should wait when your a bit older like the Fujimara's age."
Izuku ears perked up,
"You also known my ancestors can you tell me what their like?"
With a smile Izuku was place near Abby and Atalanta told her side of the Fujimara's stories since he already knows about the singularity parts of it, but he enjoyed the same story none the less and Abby seems to be interested too since her old masters were Izuku's ancestor, and like him they were interesting people.
The plane took off, and to Rome they go.
Preview
"Umu...Rejoice my citizens of Rome, Your Beloved Emperor of Rome has return!!"
AN: sorry for the single chapter last week, but maybe I can do two this week, nah not gonna jinx it work load is slowly piling up, but anyway only one servant this time, it's because I don't wanna run out of servant to be used in the future after all Izuku has 3 more years (even though it will be partially time skipped each of them will have their own stories) but first lemme finish this global travel arc, and then we'll start the main course. Thank you all for Hanging with me..(edit: I meant Servant in the USA sorry for the confusion)
Also the USA doesn't have too many servant so gotta savor it a bit.
Reinkasahi: No that maybe a bit too much too many foreigners in a roll will probably just make me salty especially with my recent luck lol but Sakura maybe just because at times it feels like a package deal
Slackboy101:Shakespeare thanks you for remembering he exist, Sigh* yes, but I do worry since Spartacus is..."oppression you say!!!" Make me wonder How well will he fit with the other kings Izuku is with...