At Chaldea's Gate: Episode 1
Saber of the Lily
Doomguy walked the halls of Chaldea, repeating his patrol route as the night goes on. He checks every nook a cranny for any evidence of demonic threats to Chaldea with his route begining and ending at the cafeteria. This is where he spends the remaining hours of the night looking over security footage on a tablet the security office supplied him to kill time until his next shift. During the first couple of days, the halls were nearly devoid of staff due to the low numbers, but recently the only two capable masters have been summoning servants. Filling the empty spaces of Chaldea. Most of them were people they met the previous singularities. The current newcomers were from the Burning City of Fuyuki and Orleans, which caused some tension as the slayer was not one to take risks. Luckly Vega reminded him that they are under the same command as he was, causing him to calm down a bit as he return to his duties.
The Slayer tends to avoid getting social with the other servants unless Ritsuka dragged him into a conversation. He wasn't one to spend time leisurely...It was a "Bad" habit he developed at Chaldea. Working alone he'd be fine to take a break every now and then...But he had to protect others this time...
He can't fail...Not again.
After spending a few hours looking over the footage, he gets up to head for the usual spot where he meets up with Ritsuka, Gudao and Mashu for a morning greeting. As he exits he notices the red-clad Archer preparing food in the kitchen along while Cu-chulainn (lancer) was chatting with him. Then that tall woman in black attire and look pink hair walks by as he exits the cafeteria. This woman was identified as Medusa, the gorgon of Greek legend.
"Good morning." She said politely as she passes by, only receiving a slight nod in response as the rider class servant walks up to counter.
"Oi, Medusa. How are you this morning?" The hero of Celtic legend greeted as Medusa adjusted her glasses.
"I am doing fine. I see Doomguy is still doing that same routine." Medusa said accepting a cup of tea from emiya.
"Yeah, what an oddball. I get he's being cautious but, don't we have that AI thingy constantly looking around." Cu-Chulainn said as he raises an eyebrow.
"You know that 'AI thingy' could be listening in right now? Right, Vega?" Archer said while working the stove.
"Correct Emiya," Vega responded, making his presence know.
"Ah, Shit. Sorry, Vega." Cu-Chulainn apologized while taking a sip of his drink.
"Non-taken. Now, referring to your question earlier. Yes, I am constantly monitoring the security feeds. The Slayer still prefers to look them over himself, perhaps over his concern over the master's and Mashu." Vega said.
"Perhaps he doesn't trust us?" Medusa asked.
"That might be a possibility, regardless of your contracts with Ritsuka and Gudao. He prefers solitude during his breaks and training. However, if one of three mentioned asks to join in on conversations. He'll oblige." Vega.
"You mean just stand there while doing some gestures and waiting for you to translate. Seriously, that guy is the most silent Berserker I have ever met!" Cu-Chulainn said after receiving his meal from Emiya.
"Seriously, the guy is off...Something about him gives me the shivers. He doesn't talk or train with anyone else here! Unless it involves demons, he has no interest at all." Cu-Chulainn said.
"Perhaps that man has nothing to say at all. Not everyone has to be a chatterbox like you." Emiya said getting a giggle out of Medusa and glare from the Lancer.
A few moments pass as other servants and staff come into the cafeteria to get breakfast. On servant in peticuliar stands out among the crowds; she was a blonde in white attire come skipping to the counter for a well-made meal.
"Good morning!" She greeted the trio at the counter.
"Good Morning, Lily I was just getting your plate done. Just a moment." Emiya said with a small smile.
This young servant was known as the proud king of Knights, Arturia pendragon. However, her current incarnation was of her still training to become the king of knights. There is already her older self that was a king with Excalibur whereas she had Caliburn, the sword of the stone. Along with her older self was also Arturia Alter, the once enemy servant turn ally who only seems to get along with Emiya. To make herself stand out from the others, she goes by the name 'Saber Lily' or just 'Lily'. It goes well as her armour and clothes were of such colour of the flower.
"You seem to be in a chipper mood. What's up?" Medusa asked.
"Oh, I am going to train later with Mr Doomguy," Lily said as the trio of servants froze for a brief moment.
"Wait...He agreed to something without Ritsuka dragging him along?" Cu-Chulainn said dumbfounded.
"I just asked him nicely and he nodded. Is there a problem?" Lily asked tilting her head confused.
"No, there is none. Here." Emiya said serving her plate with lots of food on it.
"Thank you, Mr Emiya!" She said as she walks over to an open table leaving the other servants speechless.
It was about the early afternoon in the training area as the Slayer preps for his daily training regiment before Lily came. His warm-up was five sets of 5000 pushups, sit-ups and pull-ups. This filled his afternoons whenever none of the staff needed help moving equipment or Ritsuka wanting to him to hang out with her group. Today was a change for once as he agreed to some sparring with the Saber Lily as she requested yesterday.
The Saber in white armour then arrives as he finishes his warm-up and ready for some training.
"Good Afternoon!" Lily said ready for some hard work in improving her swordsmanship. Doomguy nods and gestures to the frighting ring set up for some sparring. Even though she was a servant, he didn't plan anything extreme for the session. He was planning on brushing up his sentinel warrior skills before Lily came along and asked. Normally he preferred training alone, but Lily shot him with weapons-grade puppy dog eyes...How could anything resist that?
Both grabbed training swords and stepped into the ring. The sparring match has begun with the Slayer letting her hit him with her techniques while he keeps his guard up. The girl had strength behind her strikes just like any servant he faced, but he could see some points of inexperience. He recalled what his teacher, Night Sentinel Valean, taught him and applied it while they sparred for a couple of hours.
After seeing Lily trip up on her footing once, Doomguy called for the end of the session and offered a hand.
"T-thanks. I learned so much. Thank you, Mr Doomguy." She said as Doomguy help pulls her up and they both exit the ring. She bows in respect as she leaves the room to go rest up for her next mission. Doommguy notices that she forgot to put her training sword back on the rack and picks it up to put it away.
She was an odd servant, but her intentions were pure. Unlike her counterpart in Fuyuki which he defeated with the BFG.
Speaking of which…
He turns around as he felt like he was being watched, and his instincts were correct.
Saber Alter was standing in the observation area, looking down at him with an emotionless expression. Just staring at him with her yellow eyes that seemed to glow in the shadows. Vega mentioned that servants do not keep memories of previous instances of being summoned. So, it was awkward when she was one of the first few servants to come to Chaldea. Regardless of his previous experience with that Black Saber, He will put his trust in his Master to keep her in check.
A few more moments, she leaves and the Slayer continues his day.
After dinner, things started to wind-down with the staff heading to bed and The slayer beginning his nightly watch. He goes around checking every hall and vacant room as the night goes on. He then repeats his stop at the cafeteria to either look over security footage or read a comic book that was given to him via one of the surviving staff as thanks for helping them out. The man was an engineer who mentions that Chaldea could use 'More guns' for there current problem while giving thanks. The Slayer did enjoy comic books and the odd video game whenever he got free time back on the Fortress of Doom, so he accepted the gift.
This night he decided to read the comic book until morning as he takes a seat at a table while the Red archer appeared to be still in the kitchen. Time goes by as he hears something being placed at his table. Lowering his reading material, Doomguy finds a cup of tea and the Archer standing by.
"This is for helping Lily out earlier and dealing with Alter," Emiya said as Doomguy looks back at him confused.
"I have a...Connection to the one they are both originate from," he explained vaguely. Doomguy then remembers the one in blue armour who was the original Artoria pendragon as he looks at the archer up and down...Was he their boyfriend or something? Not that he cared much for things like that as Lily just wanted some training and that Alter servant can go about staring at him all she likes. H
He kicked her ass once and he'll do it again.
"Anyways. Enjoy." The man leaves Doomguy with the hot cup of tea...Doomguy just stares at it for a while...After he discovered that his sense of taste seemed to be dead, he avoided joining in on meals. He thought of just leaving it there, but Ritsuka then poppped into his head..the girl was trying to socialize him with everyone so if she got word of this, he'll never hear the end of it...
He takes off the chinguard of his helmet to allow him to take a sip. He was going to accept the man's gift so he didn't look like an arse to Ritsuka. Doomguy blows at the steam and takes a sip...
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He takes another sip…
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His eyes widen slightly can taste the tea and damn it was good! It's been aeons since he tasted something or anything for that matter. Maybe...he wouldn't mind a midnight tea during his patrols…He shook his head and finished the beverage as he read his comic until the morning comes in once more. Now finshed with his drink returns the empty drink cup to the kitchen without another word. Not that Archer needed any feedback as he looked at the empty teacup with a look of accomplishment.
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Like before, the Doomslayer waits at his usual meet up point to greet Ritsuka, Gudao and Mashu. As he waited, the Lancer of Celtic legend approached him
"Morning." Cu-Chulainn greeting with an odd smile on his face. Doomguy just stares at the man waiting for whatever he wanted it to say.
"So I heard you were sparring with Lily yesterday eh?" Cu-Chulainn asked curiously but the Slayer remains silent. Much to the lancer's dismay as he let out a sigh.
"You sticking with the whole "strong and silent" thing aren't ya? Oh well, me and some other guys are looking to do a sparring session later. You Interested?" Cu-Chulainn asked wondering if he was going to get the same results as a Lily. Doomguy stares at him for a moment but nods agreeing to the training session later.
"Alright! See ya!" He then dashes off right before the young trio arrives along with Medea, the witch of Greek myth and niece of Circe.
"'Morning Doomguy." Gudao greeted along with Mashu and Ritsuka. Medea remained quiet but polite as she was still wary of the Slayer.
"Were you chatting with Cu-Chulainn?" Ritsuka asked as she saw said lancer walking down the hall. Hopeful that her servant was getting social with the others.
"He just agreed to some sparring later this afternoon with some of the male servants," Vega said talking in place of the silent soldier. Medea raises an eyebrow as she put two and two together.
After some idle chatter, Doomguy goes off to do his usual routine while the others got some breakfast.
"Master, I believe Lancer is about to cause trouble," Medea said causing a look of confusion among the trio.
"How so?" Mashu asked.
"Well, if you haven't noticed, "Doomguy" isn't the most sociable servant around here. Most of us just give him space while walking about the halls." Medea continued as Ritsuka became slightly crestfallen. She hoped with him helping Lily it would help his image around Chaldea. It didn't help that the staff were wary of him and now some of the servants steered clear of him.
"...Lancer, however, has been plotting to get the man into a fight. Not to the death but I believe it's the usual men wanting to fight the 'new' guy." Medea finished as she sipped her tea.
"So is that why Cu-Chulainn asked him to a spar? To fight him?" Mashu looked worried at the idea of Doomguy fighting friendlies.
"Do not worry Mashu. I will be monitoring the session and will have medical staff on standby." Vega said being prepared for anything.
"I'd better be ready myself, as I am currently the only one currently with advance healing spells. I only feel bad for the two that Lancer dragged into this." Medea ponders.
Three servants prepare for some sparring in the training facility of Chaldea. Cu-Chulainn was waiting at the benches as Emyia and samurai of the Assassin Class, Sasaki Kojirou, both battle each other in the ring.
"How long do you intend on sitting there?" Emiya asked as he parried a strike from the samurai. He wasn't against some training but found it odd to find Cu-Chulainn not jumping into some matches.
"I am saving my energy for our fourth." His words causing both servants to pause their match wondering who did the lancer invite.
"Fourth? You didn't mention someone else would be joining us." Sasaki said furrowing his brow with a calm face, while Archer scowled his face.
"Lancer...you didn't-" Before Emiya could finish, Doomguy enters the room right on schedule. Lancer greeted the slayer while the other two looked like they sensing impending doom…
"Nice, Let's get started! The three of us vs you!" Lancer challenged the man.
"What!" Both servants said in unison.
"Come on! It's just a sparring match, no using servant abilities. Just pure skill!" Lancer said.
"Very well. I accept this challenge." Sasaki said leaving Emyia without an answer. Looking at the people staring at him...he sighs accepting his fate and nods agreeing to the challenge.
"Well then…you accept?" Lancer turns around to face the soldier. Doomguy nods, accepting the trail and walks up to the arena
"So, you gonna pick a weapon or..? Cu-Chulainn asked, but all he got in response was the sound of cracking knuckles. Lancer smiles in anticipation as he was itching to fight this guy ever since he saw him.
"Vega, count us down," He said as the three servants took combat stances. The slayer cracks his neck and raises his fists….
"Match begins in...3...2...1...Begin." Vega said.
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It wasn't pretty...for the three servants. Each round ended with all of them getting tossed around like ragdolls out of the ring. No matter what tactic they used it was impossible to get even a single hit on the slayer. Both Lancer and Assassin kept charging in not listening to Emiya's suggestions on tactics while ending up the last one still standing. As the rounds go on, many spectators gather in the observation room watching the three warriors get knocked around. A mix of both servants and staff was watching the match with great interest.
Normally it would be a challenge for the slayer to take on three servants at once, but none of them was using their servant abilities. Just pure combat knowledge and experience…
"Match is over. Slayer: 39 vs Team 1: 0" Vega ends the battle seeing that only lancer could get up on their knee's
"Man...I haven't had my ass kicked so hard since my training days with my Teacher..." Lancer groaned as he pulls his bruise covered body onto a bench to rest. He was next in line for healing as the slayer was about to leave, but he wanted to ask him a question.
"Say, is it true that you haven't died?" Lancer asked stopping Doomguy a the man looks back at him.
"Huh..figured as much. You remind me of a lot of my Teacher." Cu-Chulainn said leaning back.
"Are you referring to Scathach, Cu-Chulainn?" Vega asked and the Lancer nods.
"Queen of the Land of Shadows. Scathach still rules that world alone...Waiting for an end that will never come. Maybe you will meet her someday, you seemed to be her type to be worthy of her training." He said winking at the slayer who didn't react at all.
"Sorry, I am just rambling here. Good match by the way. I can't wait to see what you do to those demons." He said letting the Slayer leave the room. He looks up to the lights and ponders for a bit.
'I gotta funny feeling about that guy...If he meets her...Could he change her mind?' He thought before dozing off for a nap.
AN: The First 'Episode' of 'At Chaldea's Gate' is up and done. This one is intended to be short as I tried to show Doomguy routine at Chaldea while off mission.
Figured some sparring matches would be a great thing to start off with before delving into Events/Interludes. I choose lily to be the first one to asked Doomguy to spare since she was my first 4 star at the start of FGO. Yeah, She's isn't good in the game but I gotta have the Saber trio in there!
The Fight with Assassin, Archer and Lancer was slightly inspired by Red Vs Blue. I thought it would be funny for Doomguy to show off his aeons of combat experience when it comes to just pure skill. Again, this was just a sparring match. Full power, those three could give him a real challenge.
As for Doomguy reading comics...the guy has a man cave in the Fortress of doom full of comics and Gaming PC. Dude is a low key geek.
(PS that 'Engineer' was a reference to Team fortress and may or may not make an actual appearence in the story. Relax...I'm not making this a triple Crossover lol)
Anyways, next up will be Septim and the next ACG will be the moon goddess event along with Halloween 1.
Have a nice day!