Well, I've got to say. I wasn't expecting for this chapter to be so long. I just realized how long it was when I was finished. Just slightly over 10k words... I guess you can say that I've really gotten into it. I'm even more surprised that I've gotten so much done in a little over a week.

I wouldn't expect any more chapters to be this long for a little while, however. I could have split this one into two different chapters, but I promised action so I decided to keep it as a long one.

On an unrelated topic. I've been playing Fate/Grand Order. (Most people who come from the fate side of this would know this game.) And with the current event going on in there, I've actually pulled both swimsuit Mordred and Tamamo! It's kinda funny since I was gunning for Kiyohime. But I'm not going to complain. So I've been in a pretty good mood because of that.

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Now onto the chapter!

"Speaking."
"Thinking."
"Servant Speaking."

You know, I thought it'd be easy to find a church. I really did. Just search around town, ask a couple of people around. You know, it'd probably take like a couple hours at most.

Oh, how I was wrong.

"What do you mean there's no church?!" I shouted at the passerby that Aisa and I just happened to asked. Both He and she took a step back form me due to my sudden burst of anger.

"It is disrespectful to just burst out at a third party like that Master. Especially if they were nice enough to take the time to answer your question. You should apologize." Saber suddenly told me. I sighed at her words.

"I know I know, I'm just so frustrated. Not only that, but the sun was already setting. I wasn't expecting to be doing this all day." I simply replied to her. I knew she was right, that I was in the wrong. But I can't help it.

"That doesn't excuse such behavior. That being said..." She said. Yea yea, I know, she's right. It seemed saber wanted to say more but I kinda zoned her out at that point. I didn't want to listen to her criticize me more then she already has.

Normally I'm not one to get angry, Annoyed? Certainly. Upset? Yup. But actual anger was not something I was known for. But I did have a very few amounts of things that could easily piss me off. And finding things was one of them.

I tend to get easily mad when I can't find things. From finding something as simple as the TV remote, to say, what we're doing right now. I know it rather silly, but I can't help but get mad. It's a problem I need to fix honestly.

The man looks back at me, shocked and clearly wasn't expected. But he recovered quickly.

"No need to be rude. I'm was just answering your question is all." He responded to me. I just can't help it. I'm just so frustrated at the moment.

The man was a pretty cute guy admittedly, he looked only slightly older than me. He had jet black hair and purple eyes, he wore a very casual looking outfit, though it was a bit too dark for my taste. Mainly wearing all black.

I feel a hand be placed on my shoulder. I turn my head towards it to see it was Aisa. She looked... worried. Haaah I fucked up didn't I?

"Right, Right..." I said, I started to rub my temples and took a deep breath to try and calm myself. "I'm sorry sir. But we've been looking for the church all day. And to find out that no church exists here at all was not the news I wanted to hear."

"Well, sorry to be the bearer of bad news. But I have to go now." The man politely bows and was about to walk off however he suddenly stopped. It was as if he suddenly had a thought in his head."... Now that I think about it, there may be an abandoned Church somewhere on the other side of town. It may not be active but it could be what you're looking for I suppose." With that said, he finally walks away.

Ahh... so an abandoned church? I guess it makes sense that no one would know about it. It was probably lost and forgotten to most people. I looked towards Asia.

"Are we looking for an abandoned church, Asia?" I asked her. She nodded at my reply.

"Yes... I'm sorry to bring you into this mess..." She looked sad, looking down at the ground. She probably blames herself for me getting upset. Well, now I feel like a jerk...

That was kinda expected, With the couple of hours I spend with her. We did take a bit of time to get to know each other. Though she didn't really say much about herself, actually I tried to ask about herself, but she seemed unconformable with answering those kinds of questions. So I just decided to respect her privacy and stop asking... Since I guess she has her reasons.

She seems to be the innocent sort. Someone who cares deeply for the well being of everyone else. Even Saber, who wasn't really sure of her at first now, in her own words, in fact, sees her as 'A very native, but also caring individual' And I certainly agree with that! She someone who wouldn't even harm a fly.

Hopefully, she doesn't run into someone unsavory. Like what if she ran into Issei? Oh god... now that I think about that... Again, I don't hate Issei. But he really perverted! If someone as pure and innocent like Asia met with someone like him. I shudder to think what would happen. No doubt his perverted thoughts will slowly seep into her mind, slowing corrupting her in the worst ways possible!

Or you know, I could just be overthinking it. Yea, I'm probably just thinking too hard about it.

"It's not your fault. If anything, I'm the one to blame, not you." I told her. She didn't look too convinced. Haa... Ok, I can fix this. I can fix this.

"I'd rather not spend half the night just walking to old dusty building and then back home. So let's get something to eat real quick and head back to my place. We can head there tomorrow." I told her. He head then looks up at me, unsure of what I'm saying.

"But I don't have any money, and I don't want to bother you," she replied. Nope, Denied my friend.

"We haven't eaten yet, right? I'm sure we're both hungry and I can easily pay for both of us as long as we don't eat anything expensive. Not only that but I can make a pretty good assumption that you have nowhere to sleep. Am I right?" I told her, She had a long pause without saying anything. In a way, she basically told me that I'm pretty much right. "I Thought so! We'll get something like Ramen to eat. And you'll be staying at my place tonight, don't worry about my parents also, my Father is working so he won't be home tonight."

"Uhh, that's kinda why I wanted to get to the church. That was where I was going to stay." She said as she looked away. I just stared at her. Really? Was she going to stay at an abandoned church? Yea no, not on my watch.

"No." I flatly told her. She perked up with 'Huh?'

"You're not saying at some run down joint," I said to her.

"But-" No, I stop her before she can finish.

"No buts, young girls like us needs a soft bed to sleep on and good food to eat. And you won't certainly get those by staying there. You can just stay at my place until you find a more suitable place to stay. I'm sure Father won't mind if you stay for a bit... He not even around most of the time really..." I told her, thought the last part was especially quiet. Hopefully, she didn't hear it.

"I don't want to intrude-"

"Then you can work around the house as payment..." I stopped myself, oh god. I think Ai-chan was starting to rub off me. That... wasn't really good. She is my best friend. But there doesn't need to be two Ai-chans in this world! "Ahh, I'm sounding a bit too forceful aren't I? I'm Sorry about that... You don't have too, but I still insist that you at least stay for a couple of days." I offered.

She paused and was hesitant... did she not want to stay? Then again, we've only just met. It actually not that surprising.

"Does she not trust me, Saber?" I had to ask. But I couldn't just ask that to Asia, that would be very rude of me.

"I think it more along the fact that she doesn't want to bother you then not actually trusting you." Saber said. Yea. Thinking like that make much more sense.

"You're very kind Miss Einzbern, and I'm very happy to have met someone like you," She said with a small smile "But I don't want to bother you or your family. I hope you don't mind." She bowed slightly.

Ahh... I really don't want her to live in such a place. But If that want she wants...

"Alright, but I'm still at least buying us some food, and then I'll walk you to the church. It's too dangerous for young women such as yourself to walk alone at night." I concluded. Again, she paused, but unlike before, she nods shortly afterward.

"Good then! I know a nice little place not too far away that makes pretty good ramen. We can eat there and enjoy ourselves a bit!" I express to her.

The place wasn't that far really. But by the time we got there, the sun as already set. It was a small place really, mostly made of wood, and only really had a couple of tables, in fact, though most people sat and ate at the counter. It had that traditional Japanese look and feel to it.

There honestly wasn't much to the place besides that. Not many came here except for some loyal customers, it wasn't much, but it appears it was enough to keep them going since they've told her that they were making ramen here for at least 10 years.

Eh anyway, Asia and I already order our food. And we're currently just sitting here waiting... Thought...

"Master, I believe you may have forgotten something important." Saber voice ran through my head. Yea, I think I've got a pretty good guess on what that is.

"I know, we couldn't find a weapon. But what else did you expect? Getting an actual sword, let alone a western one. Would be nearly impossible for a normal person like me with no connections." I expressed to her. "The best I can probably do at the moment is join the kendo club and get a wooden sword. Or I can order one online, but I'm not made of money."

"A Wooden Sword? No offense Master but that would break rather easily if you tired of using it with my abilities. And I do not know anything about this 'ordering online' business." She told me. I sighed, Yea. She is a person form the past, of course, she wouldn't know what it is, she never lived in Modern times... Wait, that just brings up a new question.

"Saber, I know this is out of the blue. But how are you not freaking out to the modern age? Are you from the past right? This all should be so new to you! How are you even speaking Japanese?" I asked her. She didn't seem to expect my sudden question or change of topic.

". . . The Holy grail gifts us with the knowledge of the modern world so we can easily adjust."

Oh... That makes sense. I think. It is a magic cup after all.

"None the less you are avoiding the topic at hand."She continued.

"I'm was just wondering!" I protested "Besides. I'm pretty sure I made it clear I can't get us a real sword. At least not anytime soon."

At this point, I'm kinda regretting saying that I would try to find a weapon. I have some sort of expectation towards Saber, and right now all I'm doing is letting her down. Though honestly, a small part of me doesn't feel bad about that. Not that I dislike Saber per say, it's just... Well, this morning was not one of my best days.

There was a long pause form Saber at the moment.

"I suppose you are right. Given how the world works these days, It would be rather difficult to obtain a sword or any sort of weapon for the matter." She said, mostly to herself, but I could still hear her clear as day. At least she understands.

"Then what do you suggest I do?" I asked her.

"...For now, we have to make due with what we have." She finally said. "I do have a sword of my own, but you can't use it at the moment."

Yea, the dumb bond thing. We not 'close' enough for me to do anything useful!

"Alright then, what can I use?" I asked her. certainly, there has to be something I can do! Luckily Saber didn't disappoint me.

"You can use my personal skill Parna Burst. Thought its power is greatly reduced." She told me. So I can do something huh? That's really good to know.

"Alright! Sounds cool. But what does it do?" I had to ask. But before Saber could answer my question, I felt a tap on my shoulder.

"Huh?" I look to see that it was Asia who did it. "Eh? Did something happen?" I asked. She Shook her head.

"No, it just the food is here. I tried to tell you but you were spaced out and didn't seem to listen so..." She told me. Ah...

"Oh... Oh! I'm sorry! I didn't realize you were talking to me." I said, chuckling a little bit. "I just do that at times."

I look to see two bowls filled with Beef ramen lying in front of us. I quickly grab mine and took some chopsticks at were set by the bowls.

"Have you ever had Ramen before? Cause if you haven't, you're going to be in for quite the Surprise! Trust me, you'll love it! Just make sure to blow on it before you eat, It's pretty hot. Also, make sure to eat it slowly to savor the taste." I assured her.

"This is my first time. But it does smell really good. Thank you for the meal, Miss Einzbern." Asia grabbed her bowl and set it in front of her, but before actually eating, she took a bit of time to pray like she did early today.

"Please, just call me Isai, all my friends call me that. Plus 'Miss Einzbern' makes me sound old." I told her.

That does make me wonder. With her outfit and her what seems to be a strong religious belief. Is she a Nun? If that's the case, maybe she's here to restore the Chruch? But then why is she alone? It certainly not a one-man job. Or well, women in this case.

I see her struggling to hold the chopsticks properly. Her eyebrows slight furrowed as she tries to figure out how and I chuckle slightly at the sight. It was pretty funny to watch actually.

"That's not how you hold them," I said, grabbing her attention. "See my hand? Note the position my hand is in as I'm holding them. The chopsticks are is between my thumb and pointer finger. Also that my thumb is along the bottom chopstick while it, along with my pointer and middle finger is grasping the top one?"

Asia blinks at what I'm doing, but nods. I then move the top chopstick a bit.

"Notice how bottom chopstick and thumb doesn't move when I use them. If either of those is somehow moving, then you're doing it wrong. You pointer and middle finger are doing all the work really, you're really just using your thumb to keep it together." I told her.

After hearing and seeing how I do it, she starts to copy how it. She still showing some difficulty, but she was having a much easier time than before, where she might as well been fumbling around them.

"This is quite an impressive Master, but while not just use a Fork? Wouldn't they be easier to handle?" Saber asked me, she brought up a good point, it would be easier just to use a Fork.

"This place prefers to be a bit more traditional. So they don't have any forks or the such, instead, you just eat with Chopsticks... By the way. You never tired Ramen as well right? So you'll get to taste it too. If you can taste what I can taste that is."

"I can feel anything you feel if I want to. And that does include tasting food." She confirmed. Huh, so she doesn't need to feel what I feel if she doesn't want too then? Servants are weird.

"Well then expect to have your taste buds burst!" I told her.

"I did it!" I heard Asia said. I looked over toward Asia again, she actually smiling as she was finally able to eat her food. I can tell from her expression that she is really enjoying it. But that was expected, we haven't eaten all day after all.

"I guess it time for me to dig in too," I told myself.

I blew at my food and start to slurp it down. I could taste the flavor of the beef and noddles assault my mouth, oh god, it tastes soooo good! I would be drolling if I wasn't already eating it.

"Oh, this is..."

Ohh it seems Saber has been enlightening by the grand food that is Ramen!

"Delicious? Delightful? Delectable? I would know of course. I've eaten here a lot and they've never failed to impress me with how good to make ramen!" I proudly state to Saber.

"Yes, it is quite good, very good in fact. Much better than the food back in Camelot. No offense to Sir Gawain, but the food he made was... Not as good. I would not mind if you ate more." Saber finally said. Ah, was it that bad?

"I'm on a limited Budget. So I don't think I'll order any more than this. Besides, Ai-chan always told if I eat too much Ramen I'll get fat." I told her.

"Ahh... very well then." Was all she said... Did... Did I hear a hint of disappointment in her voice?

"Are you enjoying the food?" I had to ask Asia, she was after all the person she invited. Thought with her expressions and smiles, I had little doubt on what Asia thought.

"It's really good. God is truly is watching over me since I've met someone as kind as you Isai." She said. Uhh, I'm not sure if God has anything to do with this, but hey. She's happy, that what matters right?

Well, none the less. Asia and I spent a little bit more time enjoying ourselves. It was purely a pleasant evening to a not so great start of a day.

It was pretty dark by the time we actually left. And the only things that were currently fighting our path were a line of lamp posts and the moonlight. No one else was around aside formed Asia and me, to be honest, it was a bit unnerving. Were basically two young ladies walking in the middle of the night. Usually, in things like Manga or tv shows, bad things happen to people in our kind of situation.

Like what if we get mugged? Or worst, we run into... that kind of people. I shudder when I think of it. Luckily, I do have Saber with me, or I guess in me in this case... Still. If she was truly King Arthur, handling a couple of Thugs shouldn't be a problem.

Asia seemed to be handling it a bit better than me really. I guess she doesn't read or watch the same things I do.

In hopes of relaxing myself a bit, I decided to start a bit of small talk.

"It's a nice night out tonight. Don't you think?" I said to her.

"Oh yes, it's really nice. If you look up at the night sky, you can see plenty of stars out..." she answered. I smiled, there was a lot of stars actually, honestly, if I really wanted to, I could spend most of a night like this, lying on the grass somewhere stargazing.

That being said... that was all I could come up with when trying to talk to Asia. She's a really sweet girl, but I don't really know what to say. So all we can do is just walk in this awkward, just unnerving silence. And well, I didn't really like it.

"Isaiviel, something isn't right." Sabers' voice suddenly rings into my head. It was sharp and alert. Which cause me to freeze on sight. Asia also took notice of me and stopped as well.

"Is Something wrong Isai?" Asia had to ask.

"W-what do you mean Saber?" I hesitantly asked her. She was never like this before. I'm actually getting pretty scared!

"Someone or something is watching us. And it is not friendly. I can feel it." Saber told me. We're being Watched?! I can start to feel my own heartbeat rapidly increasing. "Do not panic master, remember, panic will only lead to a quick death."

Right... Right... Saber is right. I need to calm myself. I take a deep back and slowly bend my fingers to get some sort of movement in my body. Afterward, I was able to move freely again. Just... Don't panic Isaiviel. Don't ever panic. You have Saber with you after all. She's a Servant. She'll make you powerful.

"Someone is watching us," I replied to Asia, who eyes grew wide. She herself start to look around, hoping to find someone.

"I don't see anyone." She worryingly said. Yea. I don't see anyone either... But maybe...

"I know you're there!" I shouted. "So whoever you are, stop hiding and show yourself!"

There was a long pause, with absolutely nothing happening for a good minute or two. But then both Asia and I jump at the sound of something landing in front of us. However, it was barely bright enough to see at the spot it landed, all I could make out was a humanoid shape... but that quickly changed when it started walking towards us.

My body at that moment started pumping with adrenaline. Shaking slightly, I barely hold myself together. I could feel my mouth getting dry.

It stepped into the light of the lamp post and... it looked like a male human actually. But My eyes instantly were drawn to the black, bat-like wings they were coming out of his back... With a wicked smile, he looked at us. He had jet black hair and Pu- Wait...

"You're the person from earlier," Asia said, actually being the first to speak after the man revealed himself. Yea, he was, in fact. "You're a Devil...?" She asked, taking a small step back.

A Devil? Wait, Devils exist?! And Asia knows about them?!

"It seems That feeling I had about him beforehand was correct," Saber told me. Wait, feeling? She knew this guy was no good?!

"What?! Why didn't you tell me beforehand?!" I yelled. Really, why?! I would have been more careful if that was the case!

"You did not listen to me due to your anger." She told me.

Ah...That is.. I fucked up.

"Well, you could of at least told me after I calmed down..." I told.

"With how you have been acting Master? I'm afraid I can not agree." She then said... Dammit, as much as I don't want to admit it, she's right. I mean, look at what just happened when she told me just moments ago. I froze, not being able to do anything.

"Stray Devil to be more precise." He corrected. Back on the topic of hand, however. He had his hands in his pockets. "I'll admit, kinda lost track of you two for a bit there. Especially since I'm trying to stay hidden, this is another Devil's territory after all..."

Be brave... Be Brave. Remember, you're not the only one in danger. Asia is here as well. If I mess up I'm won't be the only body tonight.

"...What do you want?" I had to ask.

"Pray doesn't really need to know why their being hunted do they? But I mean, that's kinda easy to tell don't you know?" He casually told us. "It's nothing personal really, you two were at the wrong place at the wrong time."

I put myself between both him and Asia.

"Why are you doing this?" Asia asked him, she clearly was dishearted by the man actions. "Can't you just leave us alone?"

"Didn't I just say that the pray doesn't need to know the reason?" He said again, but then she took a watch out of his pocket at looked at it. "Eh. Don't have too much time, but I suppose I can play around with my food for a bit."

At the very moment, he took a step forward, I grabbed Asia arm and started to run the other way as fast as possible. Asia seemed surprised but was able to keep up with me.

"W-where are we going?" she asked me. Honestly, I don't know, I can't go home since if I did, he just finds out where I lived if he did follow us.

"Anywhere but here! It's far too dangerous to try and fight him, so we at least we can try and get away from him.." I told her. At least that was my best idea.

"I am unsure if you actually get away from this man, so I believe it would have been better to just stand and fight," Saber told him. "Remember I told you beforehand, you can use my Parna Burst."

I do remember her saying that.

"So what does Parna Burst do then? Cause I don't think you told me." I asked her, it was her skill after all!

"It increases your performance by infusing one's body and weapon, with magical energy and instantly expelling it," Saber told me.

"Uhh...So... kinda like a Jet Blast? Only with magic?" I wondered.

"I suppose you could put it like if you wish too." She responded. Alright well, that sounds... really powerful actually. But also...

"I sound like I could really hurt myself with it," I told her my worries.

"Do not worry master, I can easily adjust it so your body can withstand its power." She told me. Well, that's really good. If she thinks it's will help me. I might as well try it if we have to fight him.

"How do I use it?" I asked her. I mean I've never used this skill before.

"I am... not sure Master, it comes naturally to me. But you may need some sort of mental trigger." She told me. Great, a mental trigger that I need to figure out...

Well, none of it will matter if we can get away from this man.

We've been running for about 15 minutes. Asia was starting to get tired about halfway through, but I kept insisting that we needed to keep running. Thought we did slow down a bit. And at the moment, we were both by the lamp post, catching out breath form all that.

"D-do you think we've lost him..?" I breathe out heavily. Using the Lamp post that we stopped at as a sort of support. Asia was even more exhausted then I was.

"I.. don't know." Was her reply. "Do you think so?"

Honestly, I was unsure. He had wings after all, for all I know he could have been flying all this time.

"All we can do is hope." Was all I said.

"Duck master!" Saber voice yelled in my head.

"Isai!" Asia screamed at nearly the same time as Saber.

My mind just barely processed the information enough to duck right before I hear the sounds of something passing right above my head and crashing into the lamp post.

I then heard a whistle.

"Wow, you have form pretty good reflexes there, I honestly expected you to be dead on the spot." That very familiar voice said.

I slowly look up and see that the lamp post was bent and on the verge of falling over. With the very same man who hands his 'hand' implanted into the lamp post.

I use the term 'hand' loosely since, at the very moment, it looks more like some sort of... boney spiked mace. But with one look at his, my body didn't even wait for me to think before it started to back away from him on its own. Thought I was constantly stumbling as I did so.

It wasn't exactly my proudest moment, but at that point, I didn't really care. All that matter was making as much distance between me and him as possible.

And the thought of my head being between the mace and the lamp post only made me move faster.

"Master, you must not be scared! You can not run, so you must fight. If you wish for any hope to win, be brave and face him." Saber said determinedly.

I know I know! I have to fight him. But as far as I can tell, he both stronger and faster than me. If I'm going to win. I need to find some sort of weakness.

Besides, if I lose, I won't be the only one dying tonight. Asia is counting on me. If I can't...

"You know, if you were fast enough to dodge my attack, I wonder what else you can do." He said casually. "Only one way to find out I guess."

His boney mace hand started to lose it's shaped, changing into a more like-club like object, with his other hand, his left hand to be more precise, becoming a bit whiter as if you were starting to change into something else. Wait...

With his hand, you grabbed the now broken lamp post. And effortlessly snapped if off the ground. My body tenses as it readies to dodge whatever attack he plans to do.

But then, he swings the lamp post downwards... but it wasn't at me.

"ASIA!" I screamed. My legs move as fast as possible. I pushed her out of the war and kept moving, with the lamp post-striking the ground where both Asia and I were standing on. The force of the impact was so great, that not only sent my and Asia flying, but the lamp post and the ground around it were completely destroyed. With pieces form both object scatterings flew in all decorations.

I then felt the thud of me and Asia hitting the ground. Then for a split second, I felt the pressure of something land on my right leg.

Then I felt nothing about intense pain.

"Master!" Saber voice was filled with worry, worry and the feeling of powerlessness.

But I Just felt Pain! PAIN! PAIN!

"It hurts! It hurts so much! I want it to stop! Someone, please make it stop! Someone, please! MAKE IT STOP!" I cried and scream, my eyes welling up with tears. So much so That I couldn't even look at my now crushed and possible mangled leg.

Of course, no amount of begging made it stop.

My lungs let out a scream in an attempt to relieve it. But it gave no relief. There was nothing I can do. Nothing anyone could do.

"Sheesh, you have a strong pair of lungs, I give you that." The man said, rubbing his ears slightly, somewhat annoyed form my screaming. "Well, I guess you can't do anything now. Pity, I honestly expected more... oh well."

The mand then started to walk over.

I didn't care what he was saying or doing, I can't care. I just can't. I can't...

But then... a soft green glow appeared if my vision.

"Eh?" The Stray Devil let out. Pausing as he looks at the unfolding events.

"A... Scared Gear?" Saber said, clearly shocked.

A... A what...?

The pain was... going away? I started to wipes the tears away from my eyes so that I can see what was actually going on.

Asia was at my broken leg, the rock that was crushing it was already moved aside. She had a silver ring on each hand, admitting a greenish glow. And I can see that my leg was... being healed...?

"Asia... What... I... How?" I let out, with a sniffle also coming out every now and then. What is she doing?

"You should be better now." She said as she stopped using whatever she was using, giving me a slight smile.

I move my leg around a bit to test it... Nothing, No pain, no anything. It feels... normal.

As a final test, I actually tired standing up, I expected intense pain. But nope, it was as if nothing ever happened to it.

"I see! I see!" The excited voice of the Stray devil rang through the area, Throwing both of our attention back to him. "To think, I'd actually meet one of the users of Twilight Healing!"

He actually had a smile on his face, a slightly crazed smile, but a smile none the less. His club arm then turned back into the boney spiked mace it once was, and his other hand turning back to normal.

He then pointed the mace... right at me.

"You, what's your name?" He suddenly asked. I actually blink at his question. Was he... asking for my name? After what he just did?! Why would I just give-

"Do it, Master."

Eh? What?

"Saber what are you saying? Did you not see what he just did?"I asked her, he just tried to kill me and Asia!

"Master, please. Just trust me. This might help us in the long run." She insisted. But.. he just...

My eyes narrowed at him.

"Isaiviel von Einzbern," I told him. I... was honestly still scared and upset with the man, or I guess Devil. But no, I... I think I can trust Saber.

"Isaiviel... Isaiviel." He said as if he was seeing if he liked how the name came out of his mouth. "Good name! And the user of Twilight Healing?"

I took a quick look at Asia, and she nodded. I then turned back at him.

"Asia. Her name is Asia." Was all I was going to say.

"Interesting, I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before." He muttered. "Anyways, tonight may be a lucky night for you two."

I gave out an 'Eh?' and Asia seemed a bit surprised.

"May I ask why?" Asia asked.

"I've decided to spare both of you." He said. Wait. Really? Was he just going to let us go?

"If Miss Isaiviel can entertain me that is." He continued. Ahh, always a catch I suppose.

"Let me guess. By fighting you." I said. I mean, it's kinda obvious really.

"Bingo! I like you." He told me, I only gave him a look. "Be grateful, I rarely gave people this kind of offer."

And with that, I just shut up and nod.

"Good good! Now I know your human and all but remember. If you don't make this fun..." he started to say. His tone getting a lot darker.

"Move Master!" Saber said, she clearly knew what he was going to do.

"You'll die."

He was suddenly in front of me before I can even notice him. He Swung his Mace toward my temple. Thanks to saber's warning. I jumped back beforehand. Just barely dodging the attack. I had to plan my next course of action before he-

"Duck!" Oh shi-

I did as she said, ducking as he swung back his mace. This fight is going faster then I can this-

He quickly readjusted himself and swung it downwards at my head. I actually was able to move to the side just in time causing the mace to crash into the ground. And luckily for me, getting stuck.

"Ah shit." Was his reply, as he then tries to pry his mace out have the ground.

This was just wanted I needed! I quickly crouch as my hands felt the ground for anything that I could use as a weapon. Feeling a rather large piece of rock. I grabbed it, and quickly live it to smack him right in the head with it...

But then he grinned.

"Master Stop!" Saber tried to tell me, but it was far too late. Since my hand was already doing the downwards motion.

"Got you." He said is a smug voice.

He maces changed into the smaller club, now free form the ground, He swung it upwards, smashing and breaking the rock I was just about to hit him with. I was just baited into the attack...

I could hear Asia yell my name as he grabbed me by my neck and slammed me into the nearest walk. Pinning me there. I let out a pained gasp as my body was forced to meet the wall. My feet dangling off the ground.

"I got to admit, for a human, you weren't bad." He said, tightening his grip. I started to choke as I grabbed his arm and desperately tried to pull him off, but he had an iron tight Grip, and nothing I could do would make him stop.

"But your still just a human, and a pretty inexperienced one at that." He went on, raising his Club hand at my head. My eyes widening and tears start to appear as I realize just what he was about to do.

Am... am I going to die?

I hear the rushing footstep of Asia running towards me... but she won't she can make it in time, and even if she did. I don't think there anything she could do.

"Master!" Saber voiced yelled in my head. Ahh... It sounds just the same as it was when my leg was crushed... She actually worried about me.

"Don't Give up Master! You can still win!"

Time seemed to slow for me as I see him rear back his club, ready to smash it in my face.

I stop struggling and let my hand drop, there was no point. I'm already dead I close my eyes, waiting for my fate... I'm Sorry Asia, maybe he'll at least let her live...

*Crunch*

That sound again. Hah, I guess it would come back in my final moments huh?

*Crunch* *Crunch*

Bite all you want. I'm pretty much dead anyway.

*Crunch* *Crunch*

..Huh... funny, I don't feel the usual pain that comes with this nightmare.

You know, I've always wondered what this place was really was, But ah, I guess it doesn't matter anymore.

I simply stared in the Darkness. Waiting I guess...

But then, I saw it. A strange golden Glow... I know that glow from somewhere...

Ahh right, that sword. I remember it, how could I not? It what was always saving me from those things in this nightmare...

I reached my hand out for it.

If you saved me from those things...

Maybe you can save me this time too...?

And this time. I grasp it with all my might.

"Huh?!" I heard the Devil's voice yelled.

"HIYAAAA!" With a yell, I open my eyes as I swing my left arm upwards with all my might. I honestly was expecting anything to happen. But then I hear it.

The sound of a sword cutting through the air.

Just as I hear that sound, I feel the pressure on my neck get released as I fall to the ground, coughing up a storm as I breathe in much-needed air.

"Master...? How did you...?" I hear Saber voice, completely stunned by something.

I look forward and was the stray devil some feet away from me, no doubt he dodged my attack. Since he didn't look hurt.

But he was looking at me with wide eyes. Asia was also a couple feet away, giving me the same wide-eyed looked. Why are they looking at me like that?

But then I realize they weren't looking at me, they were looking at what I was.. holding..? Wait... What?

I look at my left hand, and see a sword in my hand... but not just any sword, the very same sword form my dream!

A Golden Sword... Hah. Strange. I don't feel that scared anymore...

"Hahhh, well, I kinda have to admit, I didn't expect this," I said, picking myself off the ground. It was was kinda heavy, but not impossible to lift.

"What is that holy sword? Where did it come from?" He asked me. Now that was a good question. Even I wasn't really sure.

"My Dream?" I guess. I honestly wasn't sure. "Eh, well. I'm sure I'll figure it out some other time."

"Master"

Ah, right, Saber. She probably knows something about this, since I did see her holding this sword in the dream I summoned her.

"I assume you know this weapon?" I asked her.

"Yes, that is my sword, Excalibur." She told me. Ahh, so that's what it is...

"What wait?!" I mentally yelled. This is Excalibur?! Did I just get Excalibur?! I wasn't expecting to get it so soon!

"As surprising as these events turned out. We can talk more about this place another time. For now, we have a foe to defeat. Since I believe he will not stay surprised for much longer." Saber said.

And she was very much right. He already recovered from the shock and was smiling.

"Well, what a turn of events! Let's see what you've got with that blade!" He said, Rushing at me. Mace in(or I guess as) hand.

I pull up the sword and grasp it with two hands. Raising it for whatever he was planning to do. He lifted it in the air and swing it downwards, but this time. I had something to block it.

Thought what I didn't expect was the force of the impact, as its power completely caught me off-guard. I... was somehow able to hold off the attack without being crushed completely. I assume it has to do with the Holy sword effect on him. but my body, especially, my legs, were screaming for relief. It didn't hurt as much as before. But It still hurts.

Like Really hurts.

In retrospect, I should have expected this. Considering what he did not too long ago..

Thought I see The Stray wince when his mace came into contact with my blade.

"Yup... That's a holy sword aright" He said in a somewhat pained tone. "But that only makes this better."

"Backup Master!" Saber suddenly commanded.

I didn't even think. I just moved back as she said. I then see his Knee thrust forward to where My gut would have been.

Ahh... That... That would have been really painful.

Just another reason to be more careful, at first it seems like he would rely on brute force with how much power he packs in that mace. But really, he's not. I can personally vouch for that.

None the less, I lift the sword back up, ready to attack. However, Saber mentally told me not to engage him.

"You will not win like that Master. In fact, that is exactly what he wants you to do. Excalibur may give you an edge since he is a Devil. But your opponent is still Stronger, faster, and even more skilled then you are." She told me. Yea, she right. I can't just rush at him. What was I thinking? Dumb me!

"Then what do I do.?" I asked her.

"You saving grace if that you have more reach then him, use that. Space your feet more, and keep them firmly planted on the ground as much as possible. Always keep him in your line of slight and focus more on his hands and feet rather than his body. Keep your sword close to you. Dodge or deflect any attacks. Since he is far stronger then you, only block if you have no other choice." Saber told me. "Just do what you were doing before, but be more careful. He is tricky, and you do not want to make the same mistake as last time."

I nodded and did what Saber said as best as I could... Though honestly, I don't really know how to use a sword. This is my first time using one after all. Not only that, I was still somewhat exhausted. Still, I have to try...

The Stray Devil was looking at me, noticing how I positioned my body, instead of just rushing in, he just slowly circles me, looking for any openings, I slowly turn as he moves.

But then he comes at me, keeping his body low, going for a sweeping attack at my legs. At first, I thought of Jumping, but I remember what saber told me, so I instead opted to step two small steps backward.

This turned out to be correct the decision. As now he was wide open for an attack. He himself also seemed to realize that, with his eyes going wide. I lift Excalibur up and swung it down at his head.

However, the execution of said swing was both Slow and sloppy, which is kinda to be expected since well... Yea I kinda suck. None the less, this gave him plenty of time to back peddle a bit. So all Excalibur was hitting was the cold hard ground.

"Duck and counter."

I then ducked, narrowing having my head blown off by the swing of his mace. Trying to seize the chance, I, with a heavy heave and a yell. I swung her sword back up, aiming right for his chest. But this time since I had to fight gravity. He was again, given enough time to avoid my blow, but only barely this time. I did cut a nice hole into his shirt.

Uggg, this was starting to wear me down, after all the running, and this fighting. I was breathing heavily. I can't just stop now, however.

He took a couple of steps back. He looked at his Shirt, sighing a bit as if he was annoyed. Good, he better be annoyed.

"Alright, I'll admit it. I shouldn't have underestimated you so much." He said. Before giving that creepy smile again. "Still, I'm starting to enjoy our little dance, so let keep going for a little longer~."

He was about to come at me again. But before he did anything, he suddenly perked up as if he just realize something. He then kept moving back till he was a good distance away. After that, he dug into his pocket and took out his pocket watch and looked at it.

"Ahh damn. I was doing this for too long. They've surely noticed by now." He said, cursing himself. Noticed? Who would have noticed?

He then looked at me. In which I properly brought Saber's sword back up, expecting him to attack. What? I still can't trust him! He's a Devil after all.

"Well, I'm going have to cut this short. But It's truly been fun you know?" He said before he started to float. Honestly, I wanted to just run up and try to strike him down for everything he's done. But he made sure that couldn't happen by putting himself at a safe distance.

"Make sure to get a lot stronger! Next time we meet, I'm expecting a grand battle!" He sang joyfully as he got higher and higher, before flying off.

I kept watching him, waiting until he was out of sight. And once he was. My body collapses and I fall on my knees, sword still in hand I was taking deep breaths and used said sword to keep myself from completely falling to the ground.

Asia then came to my side, looking worried.

"Isai! Are you alright right? Where are you hurt?" She asked as she crouches down and started to check on me. Ahh... hearing her voice again makes me smile.

I only shook my head. "I'm not really hurt. If anything I'm just tired..." I told her. And That was the truth. I was very exhausted, yes, but I wasn't feeling any sort of pain. I can only guess it was due to the adrenaline that was running threw out my body.

She gave me an odd look

"Are you sure? That was quite a lot you went through..." She said. I mean I can understand what she is saying. But honestly, at this point, it didn't really matter.

"I'm fine. If I'm not feeling any pain, I'm sure it can't be anything too bad right?" I told her, she didn't say anything but nodded after a bit of thought. "But... I want to go home and get to sleep. I know you didn't want to come, But I don't want to risk running into that... Devil again. So please?"

Besides, with that man around, it's far too dangerous to try and head there at night.

She smiles at me and nods.

"Alright. But at least let me help you walk." Asia said. God, this girl. She's like an angel sent from heaven.

"Deal," I told her, and she then helped me up. She couldn't help but glance at the sword in my hand as she does so. But she didn't ask about it. She was probably thinking now was a bad time to ask. I mean, I wouldn't mind answering her. If I had an answer to whatever her questions were, to begin with.

And honestly, she wasn't the only one with questions. What was that power that she used? Saber seems to know what it was. Not only that but who was that Devil? And what is up with this sword? Why appear now of all times? Saber has also been strangely quiet after that battle. Why was she? So many questions.

But all that can wait until tomorrow. You know, when I'm not feeling like I could drop at any minute.

"It's that way," I told her. Pointing in the direction. And with that said, we started to walk home.

The Devil was currently flying in the night sky, despite his fun being cut short by some annoying devils. He really enjoyed it, he not only met one of the wielders of Twilight healing, but also a natural Holy sword user, one that owned a True Holy Sword none the less! Talking about being lucky right?

If only he didn't need to constantly be in hiding! He would have been able to fight for just a little bit longer! But ah well, that's the life of Stray Devil for you.

But he had to admit, some things weren't adding up, at least to him that is.

First off, from the way she wielded her blade, it was clear as day that this was her first time using it. Her movements were sluggish and sloppy, and it was clear she was already tired by the time the fight was over. Talk about low stamina. She stance was decent enough, but it could have used a lot of improvement still.

Yet, she fought like she knew what she was doing, at least when she was wielding the sword. She had baited his attack not once, but twice. Granted the first time was due to his own mistake of thinking she would leap over his attack. It was strange, very strange.

It was as if she was being told what to do... Which made him wonder.

And then there was the Holy sword, it just appeared out of nowhere. Where did it come from? Not only that. It's power felt surprisingly weak for a holy sword, it couldn't even cut through his bone mace! Yea it still hurt like hell, but any normal holy blade would have cut right threw!

Perhaps she couldn't use its full potential just yet? That seems very likely.

"Still, I'm sure the next time we meet. She'll actually be a worthy opponent." He told himself, smiling.

But at that moment, he felt a tiny change in the movement of the air, it was as if...

She suddenly moved to the side as a streak of Silver passed by where he was. To any normal person, it wouldn't even be noticeable, heck even a low-class devil would have a hard time seeing it.

Luckily he was no low-class Devil, and he dodged it effortlessly.

The silver streak was actually an arrow, a rather odd looking one, but an Arrow none the less.

Thought the action of dodging it seemed to have made a small volley of these arrows come towards him. But, no matter how many where sent, it wasn't too hard to keep avoiding them.

Normally, he would of went straight towards who or whatever was firing these strange looking Arrows and face them. But he couldn't take the time to do that. The longer he stayed, the easier it would have been for the devils to find him.

And he rather not want to deal with either the Gremory or the Sitri clan. Sometimes he even wonders why he came here because of that.

Maybe he just likes the town? Who knows.

None the less, he kept on the flying.

Near the area which Isaiviel and the Stray Devil had fought, a hooded figure had watched the events unfolding right before her eyes. Her fist balled tightly and shaking.

When she noticed the Devil Retreating, and Isaiviel and the Nun leaving. She summons a Black bow and an odd looking arrow appeared in her hand. With it, she placed the arrow on the string and aimed right at the Devil.

For a normal human, it would have been impossible to see him, however, she wasn't a normal human, not anymore.

She released the string, and the arrow soars throughout the sky. And just when it looked like she was just about to hit her target, he moved to the side, dodging it.

She made an annoyed grunt and creates another Arrow, quickly firing it, then created another arrow and fired, and another, and another, and another.

But he kept dodging them all like it was a game!

"Master, I suggest you stop, it's already clear that you're not going to hit him." The male voice inside of her said. Sounding very unimpressed.

"Shut up Archer, he needs to die." Ai Toritsukare said as she fired another Arrow.

Archer sighed, With how he knew her. He was certain she was just going to keep firing at the Devil until he was out of sight.

It was a pointless act really. Thought I guess you can say she was just letting out her frustration at this point.

And just as he said, she stopped when she couldn't see him anymore. The bow she was using disappeared.

"That bastard... I'll kill him the next time he appears..." She said, glaring towards the sky where he was. Just barely holding in her anger. He almost kills Isaiviel. He almost killed her best friend.

Yea, to say she was a bit obsessed with Isaiviel would be an understatement.

"Quite the immature master I have don't you think." He said to her. "But I guess that's to be expected with it involves her huh?"

"How many time do I have to tell you, Archer, I do not like her that way." She rebuttal. As if this wasn't the first time he brought it up.

"Sure Master, that's certainly not the case." He said Ai can feel the sarcasm in his voice. She decided to ignore that.

Archer was clearly joking, he didn't actually think Ai loved Isaiviel in that way. He just thought it was fun to mess with her.

"But on a more serious topic, you know you can't fight him right now. He out of your league. We're lucky he didn't turn back around." He told her

Ai knew this was true, but that didn't stop her from wanting to snap the devil's neck.

But she lets out a deep breath and started to calm down. Isaiviel was the important one after all. All that mattered was that she was safe. Revenge was secondary to that.

"For now at least." She said. "None the less, it's clear that she already summoned a Servant. I am not sure as to which, however. Aside from the fact that they are clearly a Saber."

"I wonder what gave you that idea?" Archer said. Ai just rolled her eyes.

"At least humor me will you?" Ai told him.

"Very well Master." She could feel him smirking as he said that.

"We're leaving now." She said. "No doubt he'll want to hear about this."

"Not only that, but I'm pretty sure if we don't leave soon, we'll be having some guest," Archer told her.

Yea, the Devils that governed this town. She knew about them, though she never actually meant them before, nor even know their names. But she would be lying to say she wasn't curious. There were more important things than that, however.

Ai then started to leap from building to building.

"By the way Master." Archer suddenly said. Ai only sighed, she knew where this was going.

"What is it?" She asked him.

"Are you sure you're not into girls?"

Ai placed a hand on her face. Goddamit Archer.

I was just lying in my bed, staring at Excalibur, which was just leaning on the wall. Asia was in the living room, doing whatever she wanted to do... If I were to guess, either sleeping or praying. Maybe even both. I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case.

I was so tired, I didn't even think to change my clothes or take a shower when I got home, I just left Asia in the living room and flopped into my bed.

Man... To think I was just fighting for my life about an hour ago. I wouldn't have believed it if it didn't just happen to me...

We didn't find the church, instead, we found someone who told us where it was, and then the very same person tried to kill us later... Granted, if there anything good that came out of this. At least have a weapon to use now.

That being said...

"Saber? Are you here?" I asked.

"I suppose you have some questions you want to be answered right?" Saber answered. Hah, so she is still here. As I said before. She was being very quiet lately.

"No- I mean Yes, I do have some questions... ok well a lot of questions really. But I can just ask those at a later time. Instead, I just wanted to say something." I told her.

"Very well, what is it that you wanted to say?" She asked. I breathed in and out.

"I just wanted to say Thank you," I told her.

"Why would you need to thank me?" She asked. I mean. Well.

"If it weren't for you or your sword, I wouldn't have been able to fight that Devil, and Asia and I would have likely been..." I tried to finish what I was saying, but Saber already interrupted me.

"You should not need to thank me for making sure my Master was safe. As your Servant, it's my job to ensure you live." She told me. I only chuckled in response. "Do you find that funny Master?"

"I guess? If just I feel the need the thank you. So I'm going to thank you. You've done this for me even though I've been kinda been a bit jerkish to you." I said.

"I do not blame you for your resentment Master. I did, after all, force you into a war you wanted no part in. If anything it was expected." She said. Yea.. she did, and I am still a bit miffed about it.

"I honestly don't think you meant to bring me into the Holy Grail War," I told her.

"You're not wrong, but what makes you think that Master?" She said to me. Hmm, what to say...? Oh! I know!

"Call it a gut feeling." I joked, laughing slightly.

"I see, it is good that you are following your instincts Master. Mine has never failed me before. So I doubt yours will fail you." Ahh... She didn't get the joke

"Uhh... Well, I'm going to sleep now. Good night Saber." I told her.

"Good night Master." She replied back.

I close my eyes, and slowly let the dream world take me in.

A/N: Well, There you go. Isaiviel already got Excalibur! Though she can't really use much of its power at the moment. That could be a good thing, however, considering the whole thing with DxD!Excalibur. Archer is here as well, With Ai none the less. Thought I should admit, Archer is kind of expected. He is in a lot of Stories after all. But there is a good reason why he's used a lot.

I am still unsure on if I'm keeping Asia in character or not. Hopefully, I am. But regardless. I'm am actually enjoying the fact that I can write this for people to enjoy.

Chapter 4 won't nearly be as long as 3. But I'm not fully sure when I'll post it. I'm currently aiming for next Sunday. But if I get done by this Sunday or Wednesday, I'll make sure to post it then.

Well, thank you all for reading, and I'll See you all next time.