Anything For You
Pairing: Artoria (Lancer) x Jeanne
Genre: Drama
Disclaimer: I do not own the Fate series or any of its characters.
Author's Note: Another for you, Mikey. Just cuz. Hehe! I cannot and will not stop being so nice to you. XD And also...I'm getting a little impatient on the subbed version of the Camelot movie coming out. XD Just saying.
Artoria "Lancer Saber" lay against a tree, injured from the great battle that happened about 10 minutes ago. She made it back home safely, but she was severely injured. Her two loyal Knights of the Round Table, Astolfo and D'eon rush to their beloved Lion King, riding their horses as fast as they can so that they can treat her well and help carry her to the palace. But her specific order was to claim victory for Camelot alone and not to worry about her. They should win for her people and her subjects that she loves and cares about. And so..Astolfo and D'eon carried on that order and won, with the help of Ritsuka-chan and the other servants that fought in the great war. And now, the two brave and most loyal knights are now rushing to aid their fellow Lion King.
But Artoria "Lancer Saber" is too wounded to go on. Astolfo and D'eon make it in time, but the great King looks like she is going to die. She fought hard for her people...for her beloved Jeanne D'arc...and for her family. All Astolfo and D'eon could do is stand there and look at the dying King.
"We carried out the order like we promised..." Astolfo says.
"We won..." D'eon says, softly. "The war is over, Your Highness. We can go in peace...if there is peace without you..."
"You did well..." the Lion King says softly. "My Loyal Knights...thank you...very much..." She gives a weak smile, looking up at the two Knights standing before her.
Astolfo and D'eon can only look at her with sad expressions on their faces. Is their beloved Lion King going to leave them? Does this mean that they would have to find a replacement? But...nobody can replace Artoria Pendragon. Their Lion King is the Lion King. There is absolutely nothing that can replace a great ruler such as herself.
"Astolfo...D'eon..." Artoria whispers.
"Yes...My Liege..." both Traps say in unison, taking a step forward.
Artoria's eyes begin to close. "My slumber...might be a little...longer..."
D'eon clenches a fist on his chest, tears threatening to spill. Astolfo clenches his own fists, gritting his teeth to keep himself from crying. However, just before the Lion King's eyes fully close, she can hear someone familiar calling out her name.
"ARTORIAAAAAAAA!" It's Jeanne. The French Saint herself.
Astolfo and D'eon turn to see the blonde, dressed in her gray armor and her hair is let loose from her usual braid. She is riding her own steed as fast as she can to get to the Lion King herself. However, she may be a little too late. She stops, jumps off her horse and rushes to her beloved's aid.
"Artoria! Artoria, can you hear me!?" Jeanne cries.
No response. She is dead...with a smile on her face. The French Saint lets out tears of sorrow immediately, shaking her head.
"No...no...no...!" She sobs as she caresses her beloved's cheek. "Artoria, why...!? You can't leave me...your family...your people! They need you! They really, really need you...!"
She buries her head in Artoria's chest, crying her heart out. Astolfo and D'eon also cry. Jeanne lost the one she loves most. How can she live on like this? However...Jeanne realizes that it may not be the end just yet. She gently lifts up Artoria's head while caressing her cheek. She then leans in and presses her lips against the Lion King's. Astolfo and D'eon look in surprise as they see a yellow glow appear from Jeanne to Artoria. Jeanne is healing Artoria! The King's wounds close and her armor gets back to normal. Astolfo and D'eon gasp happily as they intertwine hands while still watching.
A few seconds after the glowing fades, Artoria's eyes flutter open, making Jeanne gasp happily.
"Jeanne..?" she whispers.
"Artoria...oh, thank the Lord it worked!" Jeanne cries in tears of happiness. She hugs her gently, but tightly.
"Jeanne...did you...do this...for me...?" the Liong King asks.
"Of course!" Jeanne replies, taking her hand. "I would do ANYTHING for my beloved! Not after you did the same thing for me when I was about to die. You saved my life...now it's my turn to save yours."
"Jeanne..." Artoria whispers.
"Oh, Artoria...!" the French Saint says, sobbing.
The two intertwine hands and lean in to share a passionate kiss, making the two Traps swoon. There is finally true peace in Camelot. Artoria gets to live another day thanks to Jeanne's mana transfer. Jeanne and Artoria can live happily together once more.
