AN: I have something planned for the Founders of Hogwarts; it'll be in Anomaly 3.5. Anyways enjoy the chapter.
Ch 54 A Necessary Action
"Servant, Avenger of the Gallows; I am the first who left the protection of Eden. I was the mother of all Demon kind." Avenger announced. "I am one of the four protectors of my master; my True Name is Lilith! The Black Beauty of Eden!" The blacked haired woman grins, staring down at the humans and Servants beneath her.
"LILITH!?" All the Muggle-born and Half-blood exclaims at the name she announced.
The other Wizards and Witches were confused about why the others were reacting like that. However, they picked up the shock and fear written on their faces.
Lily covered her mouth, meeting the one who defies God's protection. "I-Impossible! H-How could this be!?" She steps back, fearing the Demon.
Ritsuka looks at Morgan, seeing her sweat from the mere presence of the Black Beauty. 'I take it you can't take her on?' She mentally messages the Queen of the Fairies.
Morgan looks at her Husband, shaking her head. 'Neither can I, Barghest, Baobhan Sith can take a Demon like her.' She messages him back. 'From what the Archangels have said, her power is on par with theirs.'
Ritsuka looks back at the Order and the Society. "Prepare your Mirror Water spell for two uses, Berserker." He ordered the Queen.
Morgan blinks, understanding what she needs to do. "Very well, Husband. Daughter, Saber, gather the Wizards and Witches." He orders her Fairy Knights.
Barghest and Baobhan Sith quickly caught on to what their Queen is planning. Thus they follow her order to the letter.
Baobhan Sith handles the students while Barghest handles the Order. Ritsuka steps forward, Lucifer, Raphael, Flat, Hinako, and Morgan stood by his side.
Jane felt Sith taking her hand, and walk over to the center behind Ritsuka. "W-Wait, what are you doi-"
"Shhh, if we do this right then everything should be fine." The Archer explains, looking at Watanabe and Lanling gathers the rest.
Barghest looks at the Order, making sure not to be suspicious in the enemy's eyes, "S-Saber? What's going on?" Remus asked, frozen in fear of the woman.
"Do you guys have a plan in motion?" Lily asked, being cautious of the woman who poses as Rita.
"Yes, but try to be lest inconspicuous. Master and her Majesty have a plan to get you all safe." Barghest explains, seeing Muramasa, Ishtar, Parvati, Waver, and Ereshkigal being caught up by the plan.
"So, she's doing that, isn't she," Muramasa commented, figuring out that's the plan.
"What do you mean, Saber?" Ishtar asked the Pseudo-Servant.
Muramasa looks at his fellow Chaldean Servants, "When you see the clouds, prepare yourselves." His eyes motions to Morgan.
Waver nodded, reading about it on the reports. "Interesting strategy, but Lilith will know."
"Don't worry, I have faith." Parvati prayed, following the plan by gathering the Black Squadron.
Lily overheard their conversation. "Wait, what plan is this again?"
"Just wait, Ms. Potter. Everything will turn out in the end." Ereshkigal ensures her, letting the Black Squadron members in the circle.
"So, Avenger or Lilith; I should call you that now should I?" Ritsuka eyes the Demon woman before him.
Lilith smirks at the cute master. "I prefer, either way, Fujimaru-kun. After all, we go way back."
Ritsuka scoffs, remembering the times she and he faced each other. "So you're saying you were Rita the whole time; even before we arrived in this world."
"That's right, Ritsuka. I did my best to hide my Spirit Origin, and it went well." The Avenger smiles at the master. "After all, I couldn't resist the opportunity to spend time with you."
"How about you shut up with your playful act, Lilith." Lucifer points her sword at the enemy.
Ritsuka held out his hand, causing the Devil to stop in her place. He looks at the First Succubus, smirking at him. "Tell me, what did you do with the real Rita Skeeter?" He asked the Demon.
Lilith smirks, pointing to the skin and hair. "What do you think? I skinned her, used her own skin as my disguise. I dispose the corpse for Rider's Noble Phantasm along with that nosy assistant of hers." She gave a disgusted look.
"Avenger! That's enough!" Another voice enters the scene. Everyone saw a black-cloaked man walking next to the First Woman with a familiar white-haired man with a crystal-like bow stood next to him.
"Archer of Phoenicia!" Lanling glared at him for attempting to kill their master.
Avenger looks at the hooded figure. "Awe, master you're ruining my fun. I was about-"
"Avenger, need to remind you that I'm your master!" The man scolded the Demon. "I decide what's the best course we take!" he glares at the one who gave him the title of master.
Archer of Phoenicia sighs, not wanting any trouble. "Master, we should take this back to Eden as planned." He motions to the orb in his palms, emitting a mass surge of Magical Energy.
Waver analyze the orb in the enemy Archer's hand, and took note of the collapse of the Veil. "So, this was your plan. You need a massive source of Mana, the Potter's gem, and now the orb you have." The Caster said, finally placing the pieces together.
"W-What are they exactly planning?" Tonks asked, getting a bad feeling about this.
"A Noble Phantasm, not just the regular ones; but one that can disrupt the very world." Waver explains their plan was.
"Indeed, take the Rhyongomyniad; it's a tower that holds the layers of the World together," Muramasa explains, reading the report. "It has the power to separate a certain part of the world from the rest, like Avalon Le Fay and Jerusalem."
Remus gaped, hearing the many things to use with the Holy Lance. "My God, that sounds…"
"Overpowered." James continued, hearing the explanation.
Lily step forward, having enough of this. "Tell us who you are? Why are you doing this?"
The hooded figure looks at Lily, smirking underneath his covers. "Lily, my dear sweet Lily. I'm doing it for our love, and our daughter."
"W-Wha-"
James steps forward, pushing his wife behind her. "HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO MY WIFE LIKE TH-"
"SHE DOESN'T BELONGS TO YOU, BASTARD! SHE WAS TO BE MINE, MY WIFE YOUR DAUGHTER SHOULD'VE BEEN MINE TOO!" The man shouted, his insanity is showing in his voice.
Jane steps back, allowing Flat to hold her. "W-What are you saying? I'm not your daughter!" She exclaims, unsure what to think of this insane man; however one thing is for sure, she doesn't like him one bit.
Jamie steps in front of his mother, wanting to protect her from this man. "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU!? MY MOM WILL NEVER BE YOURS!" He proclaims, angry at this man for claiming his mother as his.
"Ohohoho, I sense drama unfolding before me." Baobhan Sith smirks, knowing this isn't the time to comment on that.
Ishtar nudges the Fairy, making her stop. "Now it isn't the time for that Archer." She scolded her.
"Hai, hai," Sith waves her hand.
"YOU IDIOTIC BOY! YOU ARE TOO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND THE PAIN I WENT TO!" The man screams at the child, causing the Society to quiver at his raised voice.
"What are y-" James froze, seeing them man removing his cloak. Everyone's eyes widen at the sight before them, for they know who the man is. "I-Impossible!"
"H-How did you-"
"Y-You have presumed dead the last term!"
"N-No, t-this can't be real…"
Lily covers her mouth, tears pouring down at the sight before her. "S-S-Severus? W-What happened to you…why are you doing this…"
Ritsuka stares at the enemy master, Severus Snape; the one who mysteriously disappeared last year during the Tri-Wizard Tournament. He saw the Command Seals on his hand, two snakes intertwining on a single arrow. "(Husband, I'm ready to cast the spell. Just tell me when to cast it.)" She whispers to her master.
Severus smiles, clutching his hand. "I'm doing this for us, Lily. I'm retaking my destiny, just like what Rider of Heaven and Avenger of the Gallows said." He looks down at Ritsuka, gritting his teeth at the mere similarities that he held with Harry Potter. "And you," he growls.
"Me? What of it Professor Snape?" Ritsuka asked the doppelganger of Severus Snape; his eyes filled with a deep hatred for him.
"I don't care if you go by a different name, you're still that obnoxious, mischievous, brat I'm forced to look after!" Snape growls at the Magus. He raised his hand out, "By my order, killed the ones who stand in my way of true love, Archer, Avenger!" A Command Seal disappeared from Snape's hand and travels over to the two Servants.
"Yes, my master." Archer summoned his arrows and aimed at James and Jamie.
"Gah!" Remus saw the Archer aiming for his best friend. He rushed over, attempting to protect him. "JAMES! WATCH OUT!"
In a flash, a crystal arrow was released at the Human Wizard, Ritsuka felt the air pass his cheeks. He turns to James; the arrow was about to hit his 'father'. "JA-"
Baobhan Sith cast a shield spell, deflecting the arrow. "NOW MOTHER!" Shed yelled at Morgan.
Morgan nodded, raising her staff creating a storm of clouds above them. "Now, Mirror Water, I release thee!" Electricity sparks the clouds, being imbued by the Fairy Queen's Mana.
Jane took note of what Morgan was doing, this was Ritsuka's grand escape for them. However, she looks up and saw the lighting came crashing down on them. She jumps out of the way, Flat was surprised at her sudden action.
"JANE! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" Flat exclaims, seeing her evade the teleportation spell.
Hermione looks at Jane, jumping out of the group. "Jane! Wait, you-" It was too late, Morgan's spell took the group, Humans, Death Eaters, Chaldeans, and Servants alike to a safe place.
The only ones that Morgan's Mirror Water didn't get were Raphael, Flat, Ritsuka, Hinako, Jane, and Ritsuka along with Morgan herself.
Lilith saw the smaller group before her, a small group with a powerful Magus. "Well, that was unexpected." She commented on the rest's grand escape.
Snape gritted his teeth, his one true love has slipped through his fingers once again. Not only that but the chance to eliminate James and Jamie Potter along with those who wronged him in past too. He looks at his Archer Servant, "FIND THEM ARCHER AND BRING ME JAMES POTTER'S HE-"
"It's no use master," Archer informed his master, he cannot fulfill his task. "I can't follow them, a cloaking spell was placed on the escapers. I only assume they're at Hogwarts." He told the master of Eden.
The greasy-haired man glares at his Servant for informing him of their whereabouts. "Then go and trailed them! If they're at Hogwarts then you can follow them!" He growls at the Archer.
The Archer shook his head, "Sadly a Bounded Field was placed around the area. I cannot follow them, master."
"Useless!" Snape exclaims at the incompetence of his Servant. "You were supposed to be this all-powerful Servant; a lackey who gives results! But I see you here, not even able to do a simple job!"
'There's no coordination between these two master and Servant.' Ritsuka observes the two's interactions. One deeply regretting to be summoned and the other expecting more from him, and obviously incompatible.
"Master, what are your orders?" Raphael asked, preparing his spear.
"(Be ready to escape, Morgan?)" Ritsuka eyes the Fairy Queen, already preparing her Mirror Water spell.
Morgan eyes her Husband, chanting away her second spell. "Give me at least five minutes." She informed them.
"Right-"
"Now, now, this is taking too long." Lilith got up from the slab of rock. "If we waste time, then we accomplished nothing." She eyes her master, arguing with the Archer he summoned.
"Master, take back the orb to Eden while I handle the rest." The Avenger smirks at the greasy-haired man.
Snape scoffs, "No, I want to kill that Potter Brat! It's my destiny to kill him as I did with Harry Potter of this world!" He argues with the Demon Woman, wanting to defeat the Magus on his own terms. "You don't make the decision, Avenger i-"
"Lancer! Take it now!" Ritsuka orders the Archangel.
Raphael leaps forward with Angelic speed. He had his lance prepared for this moment, he thrust his spear forward only to be blocked by Archer's bow. "Damnit!"
Archer glares at the Lancer for trying an attempt on his master. "Don't think I'll let you harm my master. I'm still his Servant after all." He stated.
Raphael saw a black vine sprouting on the ground, "Tch," He jumps back before it thrust in the air.
Ritsuka looks at Flat, already prepared his knives. "Flat, support Raphael." He orders the Assassin of Grimmauld to assist the Lancer.
Flat nodded, understanding what he needs to do. "Gotcha master, but before that." He turns around to Jane, grabbing her shoulders.
Jane jumps at his sudden action. "F-Flat what are you-" She froze, feeling his lips on hers. Flat looks at Jane with loving eyes, after a few moments of their lips contacting with one another he lets go.
"I love you, Jane Lilith Potter for all times." Flat smirks before rushing at the enemy.
Jane stood there, shock and frozen at the sudden affection the Assassin just gave her. "Jane? Jane! Get your head together!" Hinako screams, getting her attention.
The red-haired girl shook her head, coming out of her daze. "W-What just happened? Professor Akuta?" She looks at the True Ancestor to reinform her of what just happened.
"Flat just kissed you, Jane." Ritsuka eyes his 'sister', informing him what happened when she was in a daze.
Jane shook her head, remembering the action made by the Pseudo-Servant. She looks around for the Assassin, trying to find him. "W-where's Flat-"
Hinako points to the battle in front of her. "There, he's assisting Rapheal in defeating the enemy master and His Servants." She told the young Witch.
"W-What!?' Jane looks forward, seeing the action before her.
Raphael thrust his spear at the Archer, only for him to block it. The Archer jumps in the air, shooting arrows at the enemy.
Once the arrows hit the ground, they began to bloom Anemone flowers. "Interesting arrows you got there, Archer. It seems you were a hunter back then." Raphael compliments his marksmanship and armory.
"Indeed, Angel of Healing. You're skilled with the spear is one amazing feat." Raphael leaps forward, hitting his spear on the Archer's bow.
Raphael grins, never been in a fight like this for a long time. "Thank you, Archer, of Phoenicia. I appreciate your praises; too bad you're on the opposite end of this War." He pushes back the Archer, his back leaning backward due to the Class advantage the Angel has.
Snape grips his hand, seeing that his Servant is faltering against Potter's Servant. "DON'T LOOSE ARCHER! I DEMAND YOU WIN AGAINST THE BRAT'S WEAK SERVANT!" he shouted at the Hero.
Archer eyes his master, watching his battle with Raphael. His eyes shifted back to the enemy, pushing with his might to win this duel. "Y-yes…MASTER!"
Raphael's eyes widen at the strength this Servant of Eden has. The strength he has is almost like a Demi-God. "No use in trying to push you back then." The Lancer jumps back before leaping forward, thrusting his spear.
Archer dodge Raphael's spear by a hair, he used his bow to knock it out of his hand and kicks him off the pillar. "GAK!" Raphael fell off the pillar, landing next to his spear.
The Archer jumps down from the top, readying his bow. "Begone, my opponent." He released three arrows which Raphael responded by creating a shield with his spear. Archer landed on top of him; not until he dodges it and ran to the opposite side.
"Try to keep up, Archer," Raphael smirks as the Archer follows him. They pass Lilith and Flat duking it out on their side.
"AH!" Lilith held out her hands, three large vines erupt from the ground. They hurl towards the Assassin with their tips sharpen.
Flat dodge the incoming vines, cutting a few before jumping on top of them. He ran on the plants with a confident smirk. "Is that all you got, Avenger?" He asked, flipping forward; slashing the vines that grew from the main one.
"Don't be overzealous Assassin; this is me without Divinity," Lilith smirks, raising her left hand to create more vines from the main one.
Flat let out a laugh, seeing the same trick she used all over again. "Is that it Lilith? Just that trick!" The Assassin jumps forward, landing in front of Lilith.
Lilith dodges the slashes from Flat, she smirks flipping over; her hands touch the ground. Two black handles appeared from the ground, allowing her to grab them. "Now who's the one-trick pony?" She smiles.
Flat saw the enemy female has two jagged shaped daggers; similar to his. "I have to say, I'm quite impressed. But not enough sadly." He dashes forward, his jab was counteracted by one of Lilith's daggers.
"Impressed now?" Lilith smirks, bring her other dagger from the side.
Flat saw the attack coming and used his other dagger to block it. "Tch," He gritted his teeth that they're on equal footing. 'If this is how her holding back then what's it like when she has her Divinity.'
Flat deflects another vine before striking at the enemy. "Well, I don't want to find out. Better make this quick!" He smirks.
"What are you saying?" Lilith asked, confused about what he said.
Ritsuka looks at Morgan, almost finishing her spell. "Morgan, how's the spell going along?" He asked the Berserker.
"Almost done, just give me a few minutes." The Queen replied as the storm clouds appeared above them.
Jane clasps her hands together, seeing the battle between both Flat and Lilith on the ruins of the Veil. "Flat…you can do it."
Snape watches his Archer following the Lancer around the room. " KILL HIM, ARCHER! DO IT NOW!" He exclaims, still gripping on the orb.
Raphael looks behind him, still seeing the Archer following him at this speed. "Well, that's impressive." He commented on how he was able to keep up with him. He saw him leaping from pillar to pillar, trying to get a good aim on him.
The Archangel saw the next pillar, thinking of a plan. "There!" He uses his spear to hit the rocks, causing the pillar to topple over.
Archer saw what the Lancer was doing and quickly got to the rocks before it fell. "So this is your plan; very well then." He shot many arrows at the Lancer, each one being deflected by his spear and the gigantic boulders.
Raphael smirks seeing the falling boulders defending him from the arrows. "Now phase two."
Archer saw a white streak, assuming to be the Archangel, and follow him to the corner. "You missed a step in your plans, Lancer," He aims and fires the arrow, hitting his target.
"YES! WELL DONE, ARCHER!" Snape cheered, seeing the white figure fall from the sky. He turns to Ritsuka, being protected by Hinako. "TAKE THAT YOU-wait, why's his face isn't in shock-" Snape realized what Raphael's plan was.
Snape looks at Archer, seeing the Lancer above him with his white heavenly wings out. "YOU STUPID ARCHER! BEHIND YOU!" He warns his Servant.
"Huh?" The Archer looks up, seeing Raphael ready to throw his spear,
"Heavenly strike!" Raphael throws his spear at the enemy, imbedding into his shoulders.
"ACK!" The Archer felt his shoulders being pierced by the lance from the Divine being. He tries to take it out only for it to explode.
The pillar that the Archer was on, crumbles down. Raphael held out his hand, recalling his lance. "Now, let's finish this."
Snape saw his Servant lose against the Divine Being, he turns to Lilith for some assistance. "AVENGER!" The master calls out to his other Servant.
Lilith saw the explosion then Raphael floating above the pile of rocks. "Damnit, I knew we've should've continued with summoning Beast VI" She commented before her daggers were thrown out of her hand.
Flat held his knives at Lilith's throat before she could summon more weapons. "You've lost, Lilith." He smirks at her.
Jane smiles seeing that Flat won. "YES! GO FLAT, GO GET HER!"
Archer came out of the rubble, his shoulders were bleeding from the explosion. He was about to get up when a golden spear tip was met with his face. "You've lost," Raphael said,
Snape gritted his teeth, about to get away when he heard laughing. He looks at Lilith who had her hands up. "You think you've won?"
"Avenger?"
Flat looks at the Succubus, curious why she's laughing. "What does that mean?"
Ritsuka and Hinako look at her closer, wondering what she has on her sleeves. "What is she-"
Lilith grins, seeing that he has fallen for her many traps. "It means, you're the one who's lost."
"Wa-" A black vine pierced his chest from the back, inches away from his Spirit Origin. "GAH!" Flat drops down, still hanging from the vine that is slowly rising.
"You were too preoccupied that I've planted a seed just beneath your feet." Lilith smiles, she looks at Snape and Archer, she flicks her hands as black vines sprouted beneath them. "Take the orb back to Rider, alright dearie?" She froze at what she just said.
"My God, did I just quote Alter Ego of the Black Lake…" Lilith shutters at the thought of the Alter Ego. "Anyways,-"
"Raphael, stop Snape!" Raphael rushes over to the Wizard before it was too late.
"Bye, bye, angel." Snape grins before being engulfed by vines and disappeared.
Lilith looks at Flat, still alive after being stab this close to his Spirit Origins. "Poor dear, allow me to do this." She flicks her hand, the vine throws his across the room about to impact the wall.
Jane covers her mouth, seeing him being treated like a ragdoll. "FLAT!" She exclaims,
Ritsuka looks at Raphael, "Raphael, get Flat!"
"Understood!" The Lancer dashed over to the Assassin of Grimmauld, catching him before his body hits the wall.
Ritsuka and Jane sigh in relief the Archangel manages to catch the Assassin. "Now, I can't exactly leave without me killing you. You've been a thorn on my master's side for some time now."
"Snape-"
Lilith laughs, placing her hand on her face. "Snape isn't my master. I work for someone bigger than him. He's just a pawn in Rider's grand scheme." She gloats Snape's true purpose in this scheme of theirs.
"Morgan?" Ritsuka looks at her, seeing the Queen nodded,
"All ready."
Lilith knows what they're planning their escape just like the other group. "Don't think you can escape that easily, Humanity's Final master. I'm just getting started." She grins, opening her arms.
"What-"
"Love is none existence…May my freedom cause chaos in the eternal utopia!" A black evil aura surrounds her hands, Lilith dug her hands in the ground. When she did this, the earth began to crack open, black mud began to seep through the cracks.
"Let vanity be my sin, let all fall beneath my feet!"
Raphael knows this power, he looks at his master surveying the mud around him. "Master! We need to go now!"
"Yes, I know-Flat!? What are you doing?" Ritsuka watches Flat walk over, outside the circle.
Jane grabs onto Flat's hand, "What are you doing? Flat doesn't do this; you're injured!"
"Master, you have gained a few seconds for your escape." Flat said to him, Ritsuka's eyes widen at what he's going to do.
"Flat, no! You can't-"
"Flat, please don't do this!" Jane cried, tears pouring out from her eyes. She doesn't want him to do this; she doesn't want to be alone. "Don't leave me Flat! I love you!"
Flat turns to Jane, kissing her forehead. "I love you too, Jane. You made my existence here more enjoyable. Especially the talks we have every night," He smiles. "But, I'm a Servant forefront. It's my duty as a Chaldean Servant to see that Humanity is safe. That includes you, Jane."
Jane cries, gripping his white sleeves. "Do not cry, Jane. You're going to meet another guy someday that is better than me." he cups her face. "Do me a favor and live on, live to your life's end." Flat looks at Morgan nodding for her to do it.
Ritsuka hated this plan, but this is his choice. "By my order, take out the Avenger of the Gallows; True Name Lilith and buy us time Flat!"
Flat smirks, feeling the Command Seal's power coursing through his body. "Servant Assassin of Grimmauld; my host is Flat Escardos. My True Name is Jack the Ripper!" he announces his True Name.
Jane looks up, hearing his name; his True Name. "J-Jack…the…R-R-"
Lilith's body was engulfed by the black mud, still activating her Noble Phantasm. "It doesn't matter what your name is, I shall defeat you all!" The Black Mud disburses, revealing Lilith in a revealing black armor that shows her entire body. Behind her were bat wings, claws laced with mud, and horns protruding from her head.
"Now behold your eyes! The Black Beauty of Paradise!"
Many vines erupt from the ground, hurling towards the Chaldeans. "From Hell, We rise."
Flat's body became smoke, distorting his physical body into a blob of gas.
"I brought fear in the good people's heart; We are fire, the rain, the power…may our legends seep in your soul!"
Jane watches the smoke turns into a black Demonic Entity; she cries knowing this is the end of him. "FLAT! I LOVE YOU!"
"We are, Natural Born Killers!"
Each copy rushed over to the Avenger in her Divine Form; his class changed as well. Not an Assassin anymore; but to a Berserker. Their arms shifted to blades. They slash each vine; however, the vines manage to impale most of Flat's copies.
"AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" the Flats ran as fast as they can, determined to strike down the Succubus.
Lilith gritted her teeth, propelling her hand to make more black vines at the
Morgan opens her eyes, snapping at her Husband. "Husband! We're ready!"
Ritsuka nodded, feeling bad to leave the now Berserker. "Do it, Morgan!"
Morgan raises her staff, doing the spell once more. "I release thee..."
Jane stares as the last of the Flats were impaled leaving only one left. "FLLLLAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTT"
"Mirror Water!" A thunderbolt crashed down on the group, teleporting back to Hogwarts.
Everyone saw Lilith stabbed Flat in his Spirit Origins with her claws, after buying enough time. "NNNNNOOOOO!" Flat smiles back weakly at his master and lover.
"Go and live on…" With his final words, Flat or Jack the Ripper's body turns to gold dust, returning to the Throne of Heroes.
AN: So long Flat, may your spirit rest in peace. Please leave a comment or Review,
