Fate/Kyon's Order: The Return
A Haruhi Suzumiya & Fate/Grand Order Crossover
by Derald Snyder
Part 31: Denouement
*Simulated Classroom*
"Wha... where am I...?" Meltryllis grunted as she came to, seeing a familiar face hovering over her. "V-Vio?!"
"...I told you not to do anything stupid, and what do you do? You go and do something insanely stupid," Violet sighed with her hands on her hips. "Good thing I was able to retrieve you..."
"But... how...?" Melt pondered.
"It was Nagato-san. She used her data manipulation powers to extend my whip's range long enough to grab you and pull you away before Kiara could take possession of you," the elder Alter Ego explained.
"And we made sure that bitch died once and for all!" Haruhi exclaimed as she and Asagami walked in. "Uh, wow... Meltryllis, you're not looking so good..."
"That's an understatement," Melt sighed as her form turned translucent. "I'm pretty much done for now... Don't cry for me. I knew this was going to happen from the beginning..."
"But... I could help-"
"Suzumiya-san," Yuki abruptly cut her off, walking over to her friend. "Leave Meltryllis to BB."
"Yeah, I can't save her, but I can preserve her data in the Throne of Heroes so she could be summoned again," BB affirmed. "It's simplicity itself for a Moon Cancer like me!"
"But, I can-" Haruhi began again.
"Suzumiya-san," Yuki raised her voice. "This is a predetermined event in time. Please do not interfere."
"It is?!" Haruhi looked over at Yuki in shock.
"Yes. ...If you do not wish to see Meltryllis' demise, then let us go to closed space," the interface proposed. "I am now willing to offer an explanation of events that have transpired in this singularity..."
"...Fine. Let's go. I'll be right back, Asagami-san." With that, the two women vanished.
"By the way... is Ritsuka... all right...?" Melt grunted.
"He's fine. Just passed out from exhaustion, is all," BB replied. "He's not a literal superhuman like Suzumiya, after all..."
"...That's all I needed to know. As long as he's safe... I can disappear without regret..." Meltryllis managed a tired smile.
*Closed Space*
"We have little time before what is left of the singularity fades away," Yuki stated, "So I have constructed a time dilation field, that we may converse at leisure."
"Right..." Haruhi looked about at the frozen forms of Celestials swimming around them. Sitting down, she began, "Okay, so, how did you and Meltryllis know each other anyway?"
"...From a previous timeline," Yuki said after seating herself. "One where Beast III/R won."
"Shit, another time loop?!" Haruhi grunted.
"Let me start from the beginning," Yuki stated. "In the original timeline, it was I who rayshifted to SERAPH along with Fujimaru-san and the other servants. As before, Nero-san and the others were separated from us and imprisoned by BB. However, I was able to help Fujimaru-san survive, until he found an Alter Ego at the Portopia Thigh Sanctuary, whom he promptly formed a contract with."
"Meltryllis," Haruhi deduced.
"Correct. She had been injured, but I was able to restore her with little trouble. As you said, such a place that was so similar to cyberspace was 'right up my alley', or so I believed. I was even able to disable the effects of the Sentinels' Karmaphage so they could be fought normally and defeated, though we spared Passionlip at Meltryllis' request. Of course, Fujimaru-san did not need much convincing," a hint of a smile formed on Yuki's face.
"I see where this is going," Haruhi nodded. "Once you made your way to the planetarium, it was only then you realized Kiara had merged with Kuyou Suou, and you got screwed."
"...Yes. She had deliberately refrained from using Kuyou's powers against me until we confronted her personally," Yuki admitted. "Had I realized sooner, I might have been able to prepare... as it was, I was defeated almost immediately, Meltryllis' arms were broken, and Fujimaru-san was murdered, turned to sea foam before her eyes. But Kiara's sadism would be her downfall... she should have deleted the servant before killing the Master." Pausing for a moment, she then spoke, "Do you remember what Blossom-san said about the passage of time in SERAPH being linked to it's depth?"
"Well, yeah, but... wait, are you saying Meltryllis...?!"
"Yes. She and Passionlip combined their Noble Phantasms to create Virgin Laser Palladion, based on the spear of the Greek goddess Athena," Yuki explained. "It is capable of exceeding the speed of light, which Meltryllis used to travel upward, back in time two and a half hours, effectively resetting the singularity, albeit severely damaging her Saint Graph in the process. Due to this, the Integrated Sentient Data Entity was able to transmit my memories from the previous timeline, allowing me to take the appropriate countermeasures beforehand, working with BB discreetly, and sending you in my place."
"Right, and you gave BB data to create the Code Casts so we could defeat the Sentinels," Haruhi comprehended.
"Correct. Also, in the original timeline, only BB, Meltryllis and Passionlip had been brought over from their original temporal axis by Beast III/R to facilitate the Holy Grail War, with Kingprotea in suspended animation in the Cage of the Fallen. However, I assisted BB in bringing over the remaining Alter Egos, Violet and Kazuradrop, as insurance against any contingencies."
"Like when that bitch sicced Kingprotea on me, Shiki and Andersen," Haruhi stated.
"Yes, though I admit I was not expecting you to summon Tiamat to try and counter her," Yuki replied.
"Well, Tiamat was one of Kingprotea's components," Haruhi pointed out. "I assume it's the same way with the others? Being composed of several other Heroic Spirits or whatnot?"
"Yes, but that is not important right now."
Something then occurred to the brunette. "...Wait. If Kiara was the one who brought BB and the others over to begin with, why did they rebel?"
"The Mooncell supercomputer that they were retrieved from discreetly replaced Kiara's BB with its own copy, giving her the directive to stop Sessyoin by any means necessary," Yuki responded. "As for the others, they never liked Kiara Sessyoin, in this time or any other."
"So Kiara existed in the Mooncell too?" Haruhi mused.
"Correct. Originally, the Kiara Sessyoin from this time was a truly kind and loving person, but when she was possessed by Demon God Zepar, it showed her how she developed in alternate timelines, and effectively overwrote her original personality. However, Zepar had no experience with carnal pleasure, allowing Kiara to reverse the possession and ultimately destroy him entirely."
"Damn, what a way to go out," Haruhi grimaced. "Thinking you're in control, only for your minion to reveal she's turned the tables, and disposing of you when you're no longer necessary... Still, all those innocent people caught up in this when the oil rig was digitized..."
"About that," Yuki spoke up, "I was informed by the IDSE that due to the bizzare nature of this singularity, it will be classified by the world as a void phenomenon, much like what happened with Babylonia when Beast II was awakened. In other words, other than the destruction of Beast III/R, it will be as if these events never transpired in reality..."
"So... they'll all live again? Even Mable and Beckman?"
"Yes, and Arnold Beckman will likely not become the pragmatic extremist that he did in SERAPH... though it will ultimately be his choice."
"Well, at least he won't be forced into it," Haruhi bit her lip. "...Thanks, Yuki. That makes me feel a little better." As if to accentuate that statement, about half of the swimming Celestials faded into nothingness.
"You are welcome. And do not worry about the closed space, it will vanish along with the singularity as well."
"Oh, goodie. Wouldn't want to explain THAT one to Koizumi-kun and the others," Haruhi quipped. "Hey yeah, you guys are gonna have to borrow a submarine and dive deep into the Mariana Trench. Sorry!" She giggled at her own joke.
"...Anyway, let us return now," Yuki stood to her feet, Haruhi doing the same. "Meltryllis has faded away, and Fujimaru-san will awaken momentarily."
Haruhi heaved a heavy sigh. "Alright." She raised a hand, the scene fading back into the simulated classroom. Sure enough, there was no longer any sign of Meltryllis, Violet and Passionlip having sad looks on their faces.
"That poor thing..." Nero shook her head. "Never once did I imagine she would do something so selfless..."
"I think she wanted the satisfaction of killing Kiara herself, honestly," Tamamo commented.
"Perhaps it's a little of both," Emiya mused. "At least my alter made sure Kiara didn't escape death at the last moment..."
"Nnnghh..." Ritsuka groaned as he roused again, Haruhi helping him sit up. "Ugh, what happened...?"
"You are suffering from exhaustion," Yuki stated stoically. "I suggest taking a nap after we head back to Chaldea."
"Don't worry, I'll cook a good meal that'll perk you right up!" Tamamo Cat exclaimed. "Just like how I kept Suzuka going here!"
"Yeah, I'm a little woozy..." Suzuka sighed.
"...I guess I should thank you both for looking after Master in my place, despite my personal misgivings with you both," Tamamo-no-mae muttered.
"Yeah, I got to prove that I'm the better fox!" Cat taunted.
"Except you were made into BB's slave at first," Haruhi pointed out.
"H-hey! Don't tell stupid me that! I was busy catnapping when I got... er, cat-napped!" But then, she and Gawain began to become translucent... "Huh?! Are we fading away, woof?!"
"Yeah, well like you said, I got you when you were napping. Specifically, your dream-self," BB explained. "Same with Gawain, who nodded off at that beach resort!"
"So I have been dreaming this entire time?!" Gawain gasped.
"Yep! Don't worry, you two will wake back up at Chaldea safe and sound. Of course, whether you actually remember what happened, well, even I can't control that," BB smirked.
"Okay, well, I'm gonna at least try and remember to cook a big victory meal for Master when I wake up!" Cat promised. "See you soon!" With that, she winked out.
"I hope I remember what happened. It'll be quite the tale for my fellow Knights of the Round! Until then, Master!" Gawain said just before winking out as well.
"Aw, crud... guess I'm heading back to the Throne, too," Suzuka lamented as she began to glow. "Still, it was a totally awesome ride! I totes hope I get summoned to Chaldea someday! Hey wait, we should swap phone numbers...!" But alas, the saber servant faded into golden dust.
"Yep, it's about time for you all to head back," BB nodded to the Masters. "Oh by the way, Melt had a parting message for you, Senpai: 'If fate permits, we'll meet again.' Who knows, maybe you'll summon her someday!"
"...Yeah." Ritsuka gave a sad smile. "Hopefully so..."
"Looks like I'm heading back, too," Robin Hood began to glow as well. "I'm not a Chaldea servant. But... good job. I see why the boss put her faith in you. Give the Chaldea me my regards..." With that, he faded away as well.
"What about me...?" Shiki muttered. "I'm not a servant... where will I go? Back to the Cage, or...?"
"Maybe you'll finally go home," Haruhi said optimistically. "If there's any justice in this world... and I promise to tell our Shiki about how you helped me out."
"Safe travels, Ryougi-san. I hope you do make it back," Fujino encouraged.
"...Thanks, Suzumiya-san, Asagami-san." Shiki closed her eyes before fading away as well.
"...For what it's worth, I thank you for looking after Meltryllis when I could not," Violet stated. "But I won't say farewell. We will meet again..."
"I-I'm sure we will, too!" Passionlip said happily. "Oh, um... there's something Melt wanted me to do... can you come a little closer?" Ritsuka approached cautiously, as the ALter Ego kept her claws spread apart... only to suddenly lean in and kiss him on the cheek, her massive chest squishing into his side!
"Seriously?!" BB grimaced. "You even got some breast action!"
"It's only a thank you kiss, it's only a thank you kiss..." Tamamo repeated to herself with her eyes closed.
"Well, I certainly hope we can meet again, under better circumstances!" Nero spoke up.
"Yeah, me too. And hopefully my alter found some closure," Emiya added.
"Well, who can say for sure," BB shrugged. "Okay, back you go now! That does it for this season finale! This is BB, signing off~!"
And so Ritsuka, Haruhi, Yuki and the servants rayshifted home...
*To be concluded...*
