Author's Notes:
Why hello to you everyone, man we're nearing the end of the singularity and it's been long huh? But now's not the time for chit-chat. It's time to write another chapter of the Orleans Arc, this time we're now going back to the main part of the story. Last time the heroes split up to find a saint that can heal Siegfried's curse. With Jeanne, Kuuga, Tsukuyomi, Kivala and Medusa all the while Zi-O and the others encountered three new people. Two of them being servants while the other being the sister of Kamen Rider Decade, Sayo Kadoya. As this was going on, Jeanne's group meets Saint Georgios. Who then agreed to help, however as they are about to reunite. They are attack by Jeanne Alter and her minions. With Marie staying behind to fend them off.
Now then as you may know Wandering Airgetlam has just been released, and it is now time for another agitating months of waiting for the Blu Rays. Man, how long do I have to wait? Geez come on man!
Anyway, it's now time to write this latest chapter.
Disclaimers: I don't own any of the characters appearing in this Fanfiction. They belong to their respective creators, Type-Moon, Kinoko Nasu, Takashi Takeuchi, Aniplex, Shotaro Ishinomori and Toei Company.
Quartzer 11
1431: Onward to Orleans and the arrival of old friends.
3rd POV
Inside an unknown green Train, France
Year 1431
As we go inside an unknown green train, we saw a group of people sitting in complete silence. Which consist of one girl, three Imagin and four men. The girl appears to be wearing a red jacket with a white t-shirt, white pants and white shoes, while the three imagins had the appearance of a white swan like being, a blue Oni and a green Tengu. As for the men one was a Buddhist monk with typical monk clothes. The second has scruffy hair that almost reach his shoulders wearing white clothes, the third was a man that had a pompadour and was wearing a black jacket and black pants and lastly the fourth was a man with black hair, wearing a black jacket and black pants and dark shoes.
Their names are Akari Tsukimura, Onari Yamanouchi, Kotaro Nogami, Souji Tendou, Gentaro Kisaragi and the imagins Deneb, Teddy and Sieg. They are now currently traveling towards the location of Sougo and Ritsuka's group with the one leading them being Yuto Sakurai AKA Kamen Rider Zeronos as well as Makoto and Alain.
"Geez, are we there, yet?" Gentaro, Sieg and Onari asked.
"No!" Akari, Tendou and Kotaro shouted.
"Stop being so impatient, Kisaragi-san, you too Onari-san, Sieg." Teddy pleaded.
"Man... Why do we have to bring these Idiots along?" Kotaro groaned.
"Well, you can thank your grandpa, Ghost and Decade for that." Deneb answered.
"Yup I should've convinced my old man."
"Well look at the bright side if what Tokiwa-san and Kadoya-san said was true, we could see our favorite historical and mythological figures to life." Akari said.
"I hope you're right; I can't wait to be friends with all Heroic Spirits." Gentaro smiled
"Yeah. Grandmother said this, 'Always greet those that came before you. For they are the ones that taught us important lessons.'" Tendou agreed.
"Man, how many speeches that you heard from your grandma, Tendou-san?"
Cue Opening Theme: Over Quartzer by Shuta Sueyoshi Ft ISSA)
As the 'Grand Order' begins The Kamen Riders and Chaldea are now set to go to the first Singularity. Rejoice for the quest for Humanity's future begins
Oh, yeah, Oh...
We saw Mash, Ritsuka, Roman, Da Vinci look and marveled at the Rider kicking Kamen Riders, when suddenly they saw Zi-O, Den O, Ghost, Build, Wizard and Decade walking as their faces are now shown.
sshun de tsukamitoru no sa Are you ready? (Are you lazy?)
We saw Sougo, Ryotaro and Ritsuka look at the clocks as they reach it, they then swing their arms the background starts rotating.
Atarashī rekishi wa soko ni Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)
We then saw Geiz throws his cloak as he transforms to Kamen Rider Geiz.
Feel it! Feel it! (Crazy baby!)
With Tsukuyomi and Mash walking as Tsukuyomi changes to Kamen Rider Tsukuyomi.
Hikari wo kate ni kasokushite
We then cut to Sougo and Tsukasa who then transform to Oma Zi-O and Decade Violent Emotions as their eyes turn red and slanted.
Konomama Shout it out! Shout it out!
We then saw Takeru appear with Makoto, Alain as well as the Heroes of history. With Roman, Sento, Haruto and Da Vinci at mission control
Ima wo susume yō
We then saw Woz turning his book as it shows a shadowy figure with white hair and black eyes.
Madō hi mo Ikudo tonaku Asu no tobira
We then saw the Shadowy figure as he walks, as an image shows the Heroes doing their daily routine. As we cut to Woz's book showing Oma Zi-O destroying things as well as the Shadowy figure sending creating golden cups.
tatake
As it changes to a white version of Woz. As we saw the Ridewatches.
Mitsumeta sono saki ni
We then saw the statues of the Riders appearing as Geiz activates his Ridewatch.
Tobikonde mitara
As the statues continue to appear, as Sougo activates his watch with Ritsuka, Tsukasa, Takeru and Ryotaro watching him.
Believe Yourself!
Sougo, Tsukasa, Ryotaro and Takeru transforms into their Rider Forms.
Toki no ame Surinukete Tomo ni
We then saw the Riders riding their backs, as Shadowy figures started walking. As the Rider kicks started moving.
You, Over "Quartzer"
We then saw Zi-O riding through the blaze.
Mirai wo koe yō
We then saw heroes standing with serious looks on their eyes. With Artoria Pendragon splitting into her three aspects
Kako no ishi wa Uso de wa azamuke nai
We then saw the Riders as well as the Servants fighting some enemies. With Woz using his Kamen Rider Ginga Miridewatch.
Kanjiro sō Nexus Future
We then saw Tsukuyomi and Mash walking down the stairs, as the scenery started changing. With Natsumi, Medusa and Kaitou appearing to take their hands.
Now, Over "Quartzer"
We then saw Zi-O using his sword.
Mabayui sekai Misete
As it switches to Geiz with them duking it out as the title appears.
Sougo POV
Inside the Thiers, Puy-de-Dome, France
Meanwhile, we saw that the two groups have reunited with the one to first speaking being Jeanne, "Mash! Everyone!"
"Glad that you got here safely." Decade remarked.
"Oh, thank goodness! And who is—" Mash asks as she looks at Georgios.
"Yeah, who is he?"
"My name is Georgios." He answered, causing Ghost to be really surprised.
"So, you're St. George? Cool!"
This caused Georgios to be uneasy, however Amadeus step up and asked, "...Where's Maria?"
"Is there something that happened to her!?" Wizard asked.
This caused Jeanne's group to be silent, causing the others to be also silent, with Jeanne rvealing, "Marie is..." This statement causes Ghost, Beast and Sayo falling down in their knees with tears in their eyes. While Zi-O, Artoria Lily, Geiz, Decade, Wizard, Artoria, Artoria Alter, Siegfried, Elisabeth and Kiyohime and Diend stood in silence.
"I see. That is what she said when she stayed behind? Oh well, it cannot be helped." Amadeus said with a tone of sadness.
"Why does this have to have to happened?" Artoria Lily cried.
"You do not have to feel bad. Even if we were there, she would've done the same thing. Maria is an eternal philanthropist. That's how she lives and dies. But never mind that, why don't you reverse Siegfried's curse?"
This causes Jeanne to be surprised, "R-Right!" She and Georgios then went towards Siegfried to take the curse off.
"Amadeus..."
"Are you going to be alright?" Zi-O and Decade asked.
"It's all right, I knew this was going to happen. Remember how Maria was talking about the piano?"
"Umm, yeah?" Artoria said.
"See, that was her way of saying goodbye. It never happened when we were alive. But the second farewell hits hard. Worse than the first. All the more as we'll never meet again." Amadeus explain sadly.
However, Mash, Ritsuka as well as Zi-O, Tsukuyomi, Decade and Kivala step up and look at him with Mash saying, "Eh... Um, if you are Heroic Spirits, wouldn't there be a chance to see each other again?"
"Yeah, you can still see her again." Tsukuyomi said.
"Like now, you may be called to the same battlefield..." Mash said.
"Mm, that won't happen, I think. There are as many Heroic Spirits as the stars. How I came across her this time was already a miracle. Though, a whimsical Master might change things a bit. Anyway, I'm a bit tired. I am going to excuse myself, call for me when you are ready to leave."
"Wait..."
"Stop Mash." Ritsuka and Zi-O shouted.
"You shouldn't Mash." Decade said as he puts his hand on Mash's shoulder with Sayo also putting her hand shaking her head.
"Master, Kadoya-san, but—" Mash was about to talk.
"It's fine. Everyone has moments where they want to be alone." Elisabeth said.
"That's right, Mash, you don't understand a man's heart quite yet." Kiyohime agreed.
"You're right. Now that aside..." Mash was about to say something when she and the others looks at them in shock and with Mash shouting, "...Why are YOU here?"
"Man, you two nearly give us a heart attack!" Geiz shouted.
"You little brats are really starting to piss me off!"
"It's fine, isn't it?" Elisabeth said.
"You don't approve of us being here? We're willing to assist you in combat."
"Really?" Kivala said.
"Well, that is something to be thankful for, but..."
"By the way, Master."
"Who?" Zi-O asked.
"WAIT... YOU MEAN ME?!" Ritsuka shouted.
"Of course, you. Though temporary, can you enter a contract with me? Yes, sticking out your pinky is enough." She then stretch out her pinky, with Ritsuka also uneasily pulled out his right pinky, "This is a pinky promise, if you lie, I'll make you swallow a thousand needles..." They then pinky swear with each other.
"This completes the contract! Just so you know... I really will make you swallow a thousand needles if you lie."
The others are now in complete shock and disbelief at this. With Den-O muttering, "Geez what kind of contract is that?"
"ls that clear? Please take care of me from now on."
Mash then interjected as she saw Jeanne and Georgios finishing up, "Master, Jeanne's group seems to have succeeded in lifting Siegfried's curse!"
"Woah! That was fast..." Kivala and Tsukuyomi commented.
"I can't believe this." Artoria Alter said.
"Okay, you will be fine from now on. This would probably have been impossible by me. What she risked her life protecting is something I want to protect too. This era, this world, this country—To do so, let's defeat the "Dragon Witch" and the dragon." Jeanne declared.
"—All right, I can move now. I apologize for all your efforts, Fujimaru, everyone. No, Master... The more correct way to put it is, I appreciate all your efforts from the bottom of my heart. I shall entrust my sword to you. This body will be my demaster's sword and shield. My True Name is Siegfried. I have no other skill than slaying dragons, but I would be honored to be use." Siegfried said.
They then heard wings flapping with Mash looking up and saw Wyverns with her saying, "That sound... It is the wyverns!"
"Woah... Looks like those bastards have found us." Den-O gritted as he grips his sword.
We have to be ready Momotaros, everyone!" Ryotaro shouted.
"...It looks like it is my turn already. Please command me." Siegfried smiled as he readies his sword.
"Well then we'll leave them to you, Siegfried!" Wizard smiled.
"Let's go them guys!" Beast shouted.
"Yeah. — My name is Siegfried, here I go!" He said as he readies his sword Balmung, with the others having different expressions. With Den-O grinning underneath, while Medusa, the Artoria trio as Jeanne and the saner Servants and Kamen Rider sighs in light of the madness and enthusiasm.
"This never gets old, huh?" Decade said.
"Yeah I have to agree." Cross-Z agreed.
"All right, now we have ourselves a team."
"I have to agree with you, Romani Archaman." Woz agreed.
"That's right Master. Everyone!" Mash smiled. As she readies her shield.
Ritsuka and Zi-O shared a smile as they saw everyone also readied their weapons, "LET'S ATTACK ORLEANS AND TAKEE DOWN THE DRAGON!"
"Yes! Understood Master! Tokiwa-san!" Mash said with a smile.
"...Hmph. I wouldn't mind helping you out with that, little Puppy." Elisabeth smiled. Causing Ritsuka and the others to tilt their heads in confusion.
"My, my, Elisabeth, calling my Love a Puppy is an insult."
"...Did you just make a ridiculous word change? Well, I don't care."
"I'm not a cheap dragon. I will meet an extra-special Master someday!" Elisabeth smiled.
"Oh, so the horn on your head isn't the only thing twisted. Seeking an impossible dream... Is your head okay?" Kiyohime asked.
"Yeah, are you okay, Liz?" Diend asked.
"It is not an impossible dream! It is conviction! I'm convinced of it! I'll someday meet a Master that is to my liking and will love me!" Elisabeth shouted.
"Yes, yes, in your head it's another cloudless day."
"...Our team sure is a lively one. Of course, I will be in your service."
"My... You are really liking this, huh?" Tsukuyomi said.
"And you are surely a likable guy." Kuuga and Agito said.
"Oh, heading out already? Then I'll tag along. I have come this far, might as well see the end."
"Fujimaru-kun. No, Master..."
"Yes, what is it, Jeanne-san?" Ritsuka asked.
"Right now, I am merely a powerless Servant. But I wish to protect this world. Please, fight with me."
Zi-O and Ritsuka then look at her with the latter saying, "Of course, Jeanne."
"That is our duty after all." Zi-O said with a smile.
This caused Jeanne to smile, "Thank you so much! Let's make camp here tonight to prepare for tomorrow's showdown... First, we'll have to secure the area. Everyone prepare for battle, we're surrounded. Don't draw too much attention, and refrain from any flash attacks so we can end this soon... Wait."
"What is it, Jeanne?" Decade asked.
"Fujimaru-kun! Everyone! I don't see Mash or Amadeus anywhere..." This caused the others to widen their eyes.
"WHAT!" Shouted most of the heroes.
"Geez so loud!" Artoria Alter said.
Mash POV
Somewhere in France a few miles from Zi-O and Ritsuka's group.
Year 1431
We then saw that Mash and Amadeus are now being surrounded by monsters, "Well crap I just came to get a bit of water. How unlucky of me to be assaulted by enemies." Mash then went towards the front of Amadeus.
"Amadeus, over here! I'll go up to the front line, so please hide behind me!" Mash pleaded.
"I'd take up your offer... but I can't. This time the situation is different. I can't run away if the front line is just you, Mash. Let me fight with you." He then pulled out a conductor's baton. Mash then look at him.
"Amadeus? Will you be all right? You'll get hurt; you know!" Mash shouted.
Amadeus smiled, "Oh, it is a rehearsal to prepare for tomorrow's battle. A few wounds? No worries." They then started to fight the monsters, with them having a somewhat good job at dealing with them.
As thy finish cleaning up Amadeus muttered, "Whew! We made it through in one piece, but we accidentally left the forest during the battle. Fujimaru, Tokiwa-kun and Jeanne must be worried. Let's rest awhile, then return to camp."
However, as they are about to sit, Mash said, "...Um. It seems a bit crazy to ask questions at a time like this, but do you mind?"
"Of course not. Be it important or trivial, ask away. Tomorrow is the final battle. You should wrap up any unfinished business."
"...Right. I hate to bring this back up... But it's about when we heard that Marie had died This is what you said, Amadeus. "Humans choose what they love." I don't understand what that meant. Rather, I understand the meaning of the words, it's the "choose" part that I don't understand. I mean, things we should view favorably are morally just, and things we should reject are socially bad. That's what I was taught. I feel deep down that it's right."
Amadeus then look at her with a smile, "Hmm. What do you consider right then?"
"Well... Something that saves many lives, and sees value in many lives, I suppose."
"That's rather ill-defined. Let us assume for a moment that Fujimaru and Tokiwa-kun were not such a person. What then?" Amadeus asked.
"But that's..."
"Forgive me, that was a mean assumption. However, keep that hesitation and discomfort in mind. Mash, I suspect that you are a person who has only recently gained her freedom. As such, you freeze in the face of hard choices and have doubts about the person you are becoming."
"...Yes, I think you might be right. I, uh...didn't know much about the outside world. ...No. Maybe I never had the right to care for anything in the first place. I mean, I—" Mash tried to explain.
"Oh, dear. You truly are pure, aren't you? You're like a music sheet without a single note on it. But heed my words, Mash. Even if you are a doll created for the sole purpose of fighting... ...You have the obligation to care for something. You may not have freedom, but you have obligations."
Mash was surprised at this, "Obligations? Not rights or privileges?"
"No, obligations. Or duties, if you like. Humans have that responsibility, for they possess the intelligence to think. What to care for, what to dislike, what is considered precious, what is considered evil. Those are the things you must choose for yourself. Not by the words of others, nor by conforming to your environment. Every human is unique. So too is each one's values. We learn and see as much as we can. By doing so, your life will be enriched. Listen, the world is not what you make of it. You are what the world makes of you. Then when you have become you, become more than this world. You must leave proof that you existed, whatever it is. I have. All the music I left behind is proof. Even though— that itself is insignificant."
Mash was surprised at this statement, Amadeus then continued, "After all, I am a man who couldn't even bear witness to the death of his one and only first love. My legacy may have been loved by many, but my actual life was nothing special. Still, I am content with that. Human beings are filthy and unpleasant. My conclusion stands. There are sinners who shine brilliantly and saints that make one retch. So, there is no need for you to fear your own future. You are created by the world, and you expand and improve the world. That is what "being a human" is all about. Begin by absorbing all you can from the world and then return those favors to the world as you see fit later. Worrying over what results that will have is a matter for another day."
"Amadeus..."
"However, most things in this world have a fair value, and a result fit for such value. As was the case with my music and my life. As long as humans are human, evil will not prevail. After all, humanity will be unable to flourish otherwise. It is said that "evil" is the hindrance to the prosperity of life. The species cannot survive with it there. If humanity cannot purge itself of that "evil," that is the day of humanity's extinction. It's that simple." Mash was now calm at all of this.
...l see that you are now breathing more calmly. Our break is over Mash, let's return to the others. Most likely this is the last time we shall chat. For some reason, it turned into a bit of a lecture. Still, I'm happy that we were alone for this final talk. From start to finish, you're a charming young lady."
"...I see. Thank you, great composer Amadeus, I will not forget what you said. And did you know that last line is a sort of line that Momotaros-san would say."
"Oh my, really? Well Indeed. You pass, Mademoiselle."
"I want you to remember one last thing. There's nothing more beautiful than a parting smile." They then started to walk, when suddenly they heard train noises.
"What the...?"
"Are those train noises?"
They then saw a green train with its front being modeled after a bull. As it touches down four people come out two of which Mash recognized, "Fukami-san! Alain-sama! But who are the others.
Alongside them was Kotaro, Gentaro and man with brown hair wearing a black jacket, gray t-shirt and black pants and shoes. This is Yuto Sakurai. Makoto said, "No time we need to get to Takeru and the others quick!"
Sougo POV
Back at Zi-O and Ritsuka's group, France
Year 1431
Back at Zi-O and the others, they are now currently still at the camp. With them currently at the table eating, with the Artoria trio being the happiest at eating the food, well mostly since Artoria Alter often comments the food being bad. As they continue to eat. They heard train noises. With Ritsuka asking, "Wait a minute... Are those train noises?" They then look at the direction of the noise and saw the green train.
Ryotaro widen his eyes and said, "I know that train, it's the Zero-Liner!"
"The Zero-what-now?" The Artoria trio, Medusa, Jeanne, Kiyohime and Elisabeth asked.
"It's another Time Train that was driven by my brother-in-law Yuto Sakurai." Ryotaro replied. With the other Riders nodding in agreement.
As the train touch down, they saw Mash and Amadeus come out alongside Yuto's group. This also caused Ryotaro, Haruto and Takeru to be really shocked
"Makoto-niichan, Alain! Akari! Onari!"
"Hey, Takeru, you seem quite cheerful today." Akari smiled.
"TAKERU-DONO! ARE YOU ALL RIGHT?" Onari shouted. As he tried to hug to Takeru much to the boy's chagrin.
"Onari please…. You're embarrassing me!"
"Gentaro!"
"Yuto! Kotaro!"
"Yo! You seem to be really having a good time, Nogami." Yuto smiled.
"Of course, he is, right, Grandpa?"
"Wow so you are Heroic Spirits? Cool… Hey can we be friends?" Gentaro asked.
"Well, you've got some interesting friends there, Tokiwa." Tendou remarked.
"I agree…. They are quite a colorful bunch." Teddy agreed.
Ryotaro giggled nervously, Ritsuka then look at Sougo and asked, "Umm... Who are these people, Sougo?"
"Oh, right I forgot." Sougo then introduced Ritsuka and the Servants to the Riders, with most of them intrigued at them.
"Hmm…. To think that you have such eccentric friends..." Artoria said.
As thy continue to talk and eat Mashy thn said, "The supplies have arrived, but apparently there's been a shift in topological space. Our rations are being devoured by monsters. Senpai, Tokiwa-san, are you two okay with being hungry?"
"Well…. I don't think so…"
"Yeah, I agree with Ritsuka here."
"...l suppose not. Let's go!"
As for Kiyohime and Elisabeth, they are now currently fighting over the food with Elisabeth shouting, "Hey, I had my eye on that! Don't eat it!"
"You are so annoying!"
"Hey, you brats stop fighting!" M-Ryotaro shouted.
"Geez you two please stop this!" Natsumi shouted, with Tsukuyomi and the others sighing in exasperation.
"Hey, that looks good." Elisabeth smiled.
"Then allow me to feed you, say "ahhh.""
As they continue to fight, we saw Mash sit with Jeanne and Yusuke with the former asking, "...What's gotten into you?"
"Yes, I noticed that you have been silent." Yusuke said.
Amadeus then walks towards them saying, "Hello, is this seat taken?"
"Oh, no! Be my guest."
"I'm sorry to be a bother while you're relaxing but those dragons over there are too noisy."
"...Amadeus. Marie was truly kind to me." Jeanne look at him with sad eyes.
"But of course. She was kind to everyone, but her affection for you was unique." Amadeus smiled.
"Why do you suppose that was? Because I am a fellow Frenchwoman?"
"I am not sure. I do not think it had anything to do with you being French."
"Whether one is from England, Spain, or the Far East, that is of no importance to Maria."
"The reason she was fond of you, that she held you in high esteem, was because you were a young woman who took a stand all on her own. In a sense, Maria is the same. She became a queen at 14 and was forced into battle all alone in Versailles. ...Of course, I am sure that her battles paled in comparison to yours. Battlefields with cannonballs and conspiracies are in truth, fundamentally different. Nevertheless, it was indeed a life-or-death struggle for her. That is why she empathized with you."
"Because she was living through a lonely battle of her own?" Jeanne asked.
"And one other reason. This is the important one. For Maria, standing up for a loved one is a perfectly reasonable thing to do. Be it family, another person, a Servant or even the nation itself. True, she was a sheltered girl who knew no hardship so her way of standing up for someone was rather off-key." Amadeus explained.
"...Oh, is that so? In that case, I wanted to stand up for her as a friend. Given the situation, nothing could've been done, but I wish—l could've been by her side. ...I like to believe so." Jeanne replied with a smile.
"A friend, eh? Yes, you are thinking of her that way would be the ultimate reward for her. Maria and I have one thing in common. We were not blessed with friends. But her wish was fulfilled in this second life. I get the feeling she was able to move on with a light heart."
"Um... I think of you as a comrade. Fujimaru-kun Tokiwa-kun and the others feels the same too."
"Yeah, don't feel sad, Amadeus-san. Just smile."
"No, no, that will not do. After all, I do not think that of you. Maria said it, remember? I am fundamentally trash. I only love music. That is how I lived my life, and proud of that fact. That is why I cannot make friends. Instead, I left behind many pieces of music. If I had any desire for human happiness, I would vanish in a cloud of self-hatred. Still, thank you Jeanne d'Arc. I'm sure that Maria had no regrets."
"I shall avenge her. ...No, vengeance isn't important, is it? I will make her wish come true. I will save this France." Jeanne declared.
Kuuga nodded, "I agree with that."
"Me too."
Jeanne Alter POV
At the Cathedral, Orleans, France
Year 1431
As we go inside, we saw Jeanne Alter relaxing on her chair. She then called out, "Gilles, are you here?"
"Yes, right here!"
"Marie Antoinette has perished, but what about Sanson?"
Gilles was revealed to be treating Sanson who is now in a vegetative state, "I am treating him right now. His mind perished with her. All we can do is to keep his Spiritron Shell intact and use him as a foot soldier."
"...l see. Georgios escaped from that town. Had Marie not sacrificed herself to buy time, our plan would have worked—"
"Ah, I see. The enemy ranks lost one, but also gained one."
"We're not at a disadvantage here, but it is a nuisance. Continue searching for them—" He as about to continue, when D'Eon appeared.
"It does not look like that will be necessary."
"Saber? I thought I ordered you to search the southeastern region."
"There's no longer any need, Master. They're heading straight for Orleans. Looks like it's a final showdown they want. Don't you want the same thing?
Jeanne smiled, "...So, they've stopped running, around have they? Which means they think they have a shot at winning."
"l suppose they do. They have many Servants as well. We might have dragons on our side, but this should still be a glorious fight." D'Eon replied.
"You're enjoying yourself?" Jeanne Alter narrowed her eyes.
"Of course. As you know, I'm not right in the head. I'll be just as happy with wiping them out as being wiped out by them. Go on, order me—Master."
"Prepare for the final battle. Gilles, summon them, not just the Servants."
"Understood. I shall gather all the dragons who were slain in France" Giles grinned as he goes out.
"...If we win, the world will be destroyed. Even if we lose, it will make no difference. The world is long gone. Even if they correct this place, an endless journey lies ahead. And yet... And yet, they have faith in the world— Those people, and "me." In that case, I shall smite them. I won't let them reconnect this world. That is my wish, and Gilles' wish ...Yes, that should be my wish- "Jeanne Alter proclaimed with a sick smirk.
Ritsuka POV
Back at the heroes, outside of Orleans, France
Year 1431
The group are now outside of the city with the Kamen Riders transformed. With Yuto being a green Rider with a bull motif, Kotaro looking like a blue version of Den-O Sword Form holding a blue sword, Gentaro being a white rocket themed Rider, Sieg being a white version of Den-O with a blue visor and as for Tendou his armor has a red Japanese beetle themed with blue eyes. These are Kamen Riders Zeronos, New Den-O, Fourze, Kabuto and Den-O Wing Form.
"I seem to be the only one here with experience leading an army. Of course, it's not as if I have a glorious military record where I led an army to invade a worthwhile country. In any event, our numbers are few while the enemies are large. ...But most of the enemy's forces are weaker than us. In situations like this, there are two options. A frontal assault, or an ambush from the rear. Stealth is out of the question. The enemy
knows where we are... There's only one option. "
"A frontal assault." Elisabeth and Kiyohime shouted.
"Wow…. They really in sync with one another." Geiz remarked.
"...Exactly. Master, Tokiwa, Kadoya and I will see to Fafnir. I want the others to protect us from Servants and wyverns. Whether we slay Fafnir or not, the outcome of this war hinges on that question."
"...Understood. I'm inexperienced, but I'll fight with everything I have. "
"Oh Puppy, there is someone I must fight. Would it be all right if I focus on her?"
"Go ahead." Ritsuka said
"Yeah, who do you want to fight then?" Zi-O asked.
"Oh? Thanks. Just a Servant I share a certain fate with. If I can do that, I'll be quite satisfied. ...I'll lend you a hand if I can spare the time." Elisabeth smiled.
"I, without a doubt, will be facing the "Dragon Witch" in battle."
"Can you defeat her?"
"...Yes, I shall be victorious. Even if she turns out to be the real Jeanne d'Arc, I will still prevail in battle." Jeanne smiled.
"Yes, we'll win." Kuuga smiled as he gives a thumbs up.
"Hm, I don't have an issue with anybody. I guess I will just try to get wyverns' attention."
"In that case... I shall be at our master's side and breathe fire as needed. As they say, like moths to the flame, and scoundrels of dubious origin who stand in the way of romance."
"Guess we will assist you guys." Fourze smiled.
"Leave scouting the area to me. This is do-or-die time. I have got lots of energy drinks and buckets ready!"
"Jeez you're overreacting, Doctor Roman." Hana said.
"Doctor, those have the opposite effect. They cause stomachaches, so maybe you should not drink them..."
"I am sure it will freshen me up if I dunk my face in it. Anyway, leave everything to me!"
"So, if no one has any questions... Master-—please issue your orders."
Ritsuka look at Zi-O and smiled, "Let's fight and win of course!"
Jeanne giggled, "Right! Now, on to Orleans—!"
Author's Notes:
And that's about it, Merry Christmas and a Happy new year, Adios!
