Well... This took.. far longer than I ever wanted it to take. I am deeply sorry for this. And I hope that extra long chapter was worth the wait. It just well, the holidays are a thing that has been eating up taking up my time. None the less! Chapter 12 is finally here! And my god is this one a long time coming. I have been a little over a month since I updated. Man, that makes me feel pretty bad.
On the bright side, this is the longest chapter so far. Being over a 13k words. So hey, that's like two and a half normal chapters right there.
but enough about my extreme lateness. Let us get on to the reviews!
angelvan105: I mean. At the moment Archer can't even talk to anyone else without taking control of Ai's body, and at the moment that not a good idea. And since Archer is currently in Ai. I'm pretty that rank went from EX to E. That or Ai going to really hate having Archer in her in the distant future.
UA1991: Yes, Ai is probably my favorite OC to write at the moment. That being said, she not going to be doing much this chapter.
1512878291abc: I don't really see much of a reason to add him at the moment. but hey, if people can think of a good one. I will at least consider it.
And finally onto chapter 12!
"Speaking."
"Thinking."
"Servant Speaking."
By the time I woke up, I could tell it was still night time. As for how I know this. Well, Saber told me, since she been 'awake' all this time.
I did try to go back to sleep, but sadly, I couldn't. Cause well, I didn't really feel very sleepy at that point. I could only guess it was because I went to sleep earlier than normal.
And frankly, It was pretty boring. As far as I knew, everyone else was asleep. I could talk to Saber, but aside from asking about more of her Knights. I couldn't really think of anything to talk about.
So I decided to walk around the building until I felt tired again. I mainly stayed within the main building. The hallways were also pretty narrow. Pretty sure at the very most only two people could walk side by side in these hallways.
Still, while there were narrow, they were extremely long. I didn't know the exact length of most of the hallways, but the longer ones took a good couple of minutes to fully walk if you were going at a steady pace.
As I was walking, I had time to think about what has been going on. Devils, Fallen Angels, Devils, Servants, Masters, the Holy Grail War and more. These thoughts stirred around in my head. All of them trying to get my attention.
So I wasn't really sure what I was actually thinking about threw out most of this period of time. but one thing did eventually rare up above the rest. With the exception of the whole Stray Devil ordeal, I felt detached from them.
I knew about Devils, Fallen Angels, and Angels and their history. But that has nothing to do with me. I'm a Master in the holy grail war. But I haven't run into any other Masters yet. Nor do I feel any sort of conflict. Again, aside from the whole Stray Devil thing.
Honestly, I'm really just living my normal life with a disembodied voice in my head and newly obtained knowledge about the supernatural side of things.
You would think that would change quite of a lot, But it honestly hasn't. At least I don't think it has...
Granted, I did join a club, so I guess you can say that was a change in my life. But even then it doesn't feel much different.
Not that that is a bad thing mind you. I'm actually happy my life is still overall pretty normal. But I'm wondering just how long that will last.
I know all of this stuff right? Surely these calm days will have to end at some point. I'll eventually have to start fighting for my life, and no doubt I'll get involved with at least Rias's affairs too.
But hey, thinking of all of this has passed quite a bit of time. Though I still don't feel any more tired than before.
"Saber, life doesn't feel that much different," I said to her. I did finally have something to talk about now so.
"Yes, it has been rather calm, however, this war is going to be a long one. And our enemies are across the entire world. it may take a while before we run into any hostile Servants. But this peace will not last." Saber explained to me. It sounds like she been through something like this before.
Then again, she is supposedly King Arthur. It would be expected of her would it not?
That being said. I'm still not 100% sure she is King Arthur. She could be, and I won't lie, I'm lending towards 'she actually is'. But there always the small feeling of doubt that lingers in the depths of my mind...
But eh, I'm getting off track.
"Yea, I know. I was just thinking about that as well. But don't you think it's strange?" I couldn't help but ask.
"Regardless whether it is strange or not. It is a blessing we have gotten so much time to get used to each other." Saber honestly said. "I fear what would have happened if we were to face another Servant so early."
Yea. I suck, I get that... Ok I know that isn't what she actually meant. She most likely meant that I'm not really able to use any of her abilities just yet.
Thought that's my fault, isn't it? I haven't really made any effort to use or even learn them, have I? All I'm doing is assuming that they'll come to me naturally. But it doesn't seem like that how it works.
My first instinct was to ask Saber what to do. But I'm pretty sure I've already done that at point one and she herself didn't really know.
Let's see... I know how Mana Burst works. And from what I understand. It's basically what makes Saber so strong. At least that's what she told me. So logically I should start with that.
Plus it was a way to kill time. And no doubt I would be tired by the end of it. So it was a win-win in the end.
Granted, I don't think that trying to use Mana Burst in the building is a very good idea, don't want to destroy a good portion of the house. I also can't try it outside the residence or I might draw unwanted attention.
So the Garden is my best bet. Sure it would still be problematic. But it is the most open area, and since it's night time. no one should be there but myself. I also don't want to break anything. No doubt I'd get more then just an ear full if I break anything important.
"Saber, I'm going to the garden and try to use Mana Burst," I told her. "I need you to make sure I don't break anything in case I'm actually somehow able too."
"Very well Master." Was all Saber said. But I could feel that she was pleasantly surprised by my words. She must have been waiting for me to say something along those lines.
I also thought about bringing Excalibur too. But with the Devils nearby, I decided that it might not be the best idea to bring what could be the very bane of their existence nearby. Sure I assumed they were asleep. But you can never be too careful.
It didn't take long for us to reach the garden. Really it was like what. A couple of minutes at best?
I never really did explain the layout of the Garden did I? Well I can explain that kinda. The first thing you are greeted by is the Koi Pond along with a small clearing that only held Grass and stone steps that lead up to the said pond.
There was also a bridge that went over the Pond, and past that was the what I would call the actual garden.
The actual garden kinda had two layers in a way? I say kinda cause there not really stacked onto each other. It's more like a hill really. With one area higher up then the other. It's hard to explain, but I'll try my best. The first layer was at the front. Which mainly consisted of the simpler flowers, Like Plum Blossoms and camellia, oh and bushes, with a walkway that allowed you to view most of it without much effort.
Said walkway leads to a set of stone stairs, which lets you get to the 'second' layer. This place was on the higher ground obviously. I wasn't sure if it was natural or Ai had it made look at way. Thought if it was the latter it sure could have fooled me.
Still, it was where all the Sakura and Momiji Trees were, fancier flowers like Red spider lilies and Tulips, as well as various other plants like ginkgos and catmint. Granted, the lower layer also had different plant life as well, but the second layer had more variety when compared.
There was also a smaller pond here. which lead to a small waterfall that went into the koi pond.
You can see quite a bit of it from the building really. Not all of it mind you. You'd actually have to go in it to see everything. But it was enough to where you could just sit then and watch. It was a really pleasant sight.
It was also pretty well lit. It has these strange lamps scattered around the garden. They were made to look pretty natural, and you wouldn't be able to really notice them unless they were on. They were also automatic, turning on when people were nearby. I'm wasn't really sure why Ai did this, but I assume it was so she could enjoy her garden even at night.
I still wonder how Ai-chan maintains this all by herself. Does she even get any free time? Does she even care about having free time...? Now that I think about it, probably not.
Interesting enough, I saw Koneko at the edge of the pond, staring intensely into it for whatever reason. I didn't really expect to see anyone else here tonight.
My first thought was to sneak up on her and scare her a bit, but she seemed to have noticed me before I even got the chance to get close. Turning her head in my direction.
She did look surprised, however. She clearly didn't expect to see me or anyone here. Granted, I didn't expect to see her either.
"Uh.. hello?" I ask as I approach her. "What are you doing here by yourself? Shouldn't you be asleep?"
Honestly, she could have asked me the same question. But she just stood there, looking at me for a second before going back to looking at Koi pond. She was more interested in the Koi then in me.
Now, I could just ignore this and do what I intended to do. But this was probably one of the few times I could actually learn a bit about Koneko. Out of the whole group, she is the one I'm the least familiar with.
I'm still going to try to learn mana burst. But I can't let this chance go. Cause I don't think I'll get another way anytime soon.
"Couldn't sleep?" I asked her as I walked on up by her. And as expected, I got no real response. Uh alright then... Let's see...
"I like your hair. It's nice and white." I told her. "I also like the shape and length. It really suits you! I mean, I honestly prefer long hair, but Short hair is good too!"
And still nothing. Only awkward air stood between us. If anything she might be getting slightly annoyed by me. So, uhh... Ok. Well, maybe I'm not very good at the talking. But I'm sure I can think of something.
My eyes drift towards the Koi pond she's staring at. Then back to her, hmm... I think I got it!
"Do you like Koi?" I then ask her. Hoping she'd at least give some sort of answer.
And finally, this question got something. Se actually nods slightly! I'm mean sure, it was only a nod. But a nod is better than nothing.
Anyways, she likes Koi. I can work with this.
"Do you know that if you feed them long enough, Koi fish will be able to recognize you as one of their feeders and gather near you?" I said. This time she perks up slightly and looks at me with a somewhat curious expression.
"Really?" She finally asks, and my god, that a freaking cute voice. I mean, sure I've heard it before. But I this time no one was here to distract me.
I nod at her question.
"Yup! I mean they don't really come to me since I've only fed them a couple of times, but they flock to Ai-chan whenever she comes to feed them." I told her. "She really takes cares of them too. Honestly, at times I think she cares more about the Koi then her actual house. And you've seen how much she takes care of that place."
Koneko nods at my words, taking them into consideration.
"... Can I feed them?" She then asked me. I couldn't help but smile a bit. Daww, she wants to feed the fish.
Sadly though I could only shake my head. It's not my call really.
"It's not feeding time for them. Plus, you'd need to ask Ai-chan, they're her fish after all." I told her, in which she got a bit depress. But hey, it's this late at night, no way the fish are going to eat at this time. "But you can ask Ai-chan in the morning, and I'm pretty sure she'll gladly let you join her." I continued.
She perks up a bit at my words. Well, now Ai-chan will also have a way to get a bit closer to the Small teen.
"Oh, did you know. Koi fish tend to live for a really long time. Some have been reported to around 100 or so years! Ai-chan also claimed that some of the koi here is around 80 years old. And The longest living Koi was a fish called Hanako, and she lived to the ripe old age of 225." I told her. And if you wondering why I know these Koi fish. Well, Ai-chan told me a bunch of them before.
Granted the age of 225 probably wasn't very impressive to a devil. Cause if anything, they probably lived a far longer life then any fish. But it was still an age that I thought was impressive. I wasn't sure if Koneko thought the same.
Still, all of this talk about Koi was nice and pleasant. I even explained how you shouldn't really feed Koi during the winter months, especially when the water drops below 10 Celsius since the fish's digestive systems slows nearly to a halt, and that they barely eat anything during this time.
That being said. I don't think Koneko was actually opening up that much, but the fact that I was able to talk is progress!
But I did come here for a different reason, and it's best that I get to it.
Mana Burst, by infusing yourself and your weapon with Magical Energy and instantly expelling it, you gain a substantial boost in power. Your Speed, power, defense, and reflexes go far beyond any normal human limits. To the point where even someone as pitifully weak as me could easily match or possibly exceed High-Rank Devils in terms of physical combat. Or at least that's what Saber told me.
Granted, she also said that even if I learn it, it'll take a while time for my body to get used to Mana Burst, even with Saber in me. If I tried to use it to the extend Saber usually did, I would rip my own body apart from the sheer stress it would have to endure.
Yea, that's a pretty huge deterrent to even try to use Mana Burst. But hey, if that would have stopped me. I wouldn't be here.
"Ok, I'm going to leave you to your fish watching." I suddenly said to Koneko. Stretching a bit and I start to walk toward the clearing. "I did come here for a reason after all."
"What reason?" She asks me. I stopped... Huh. I didn't expect her to take interest in what I was doing.
"Uh... I'm going to try something I learn about not too long ago." I told her. Looking back at her. "Just something that would make me physically stronger. Since the cute little me is weak as heck at the moment."
She didn't really say anything. But I could tell that she had some sort of interest in what I was going to do. Not as much interest as she had with the Koi facts, however.
"I will admit that I have no idea where to start, however." I continued. "I get how it works. But I'm not really a magical expert. Or even how to use it. Like, am I trying to grasp or feel something in me?"
"Magic?" She said.
"Technically I'm just using magical energy to make myself physically stronger. So I'm going to focus for a bit," I told her, sitting down cross-legged, closing my eyes and clearing my mind... or Well I'm trying too.
Since I didn't know what to do. I decided that I'll try to meditate. Since maybe it would somehow unlock Mana Burst for me, or at least give me any better ideas.
But yea, I can safely tell you that didn't really work. I just couldn't keep a clear head. Every time I tried too, random thoughts flooded my mind.
I opened my eyes and gave out a frustrated sigh. Since I basically just wasted my time.
Well, meditation wasn't really my strong suit anyway. At the very least I could cross out one thing that didn't work.
Over time, I tried various ways to unlock that power. Form trying the whole 'grasp it from within' thing to 'surging it out' or whatever the heck that actually means. I even tried thinking of some sort of mental image that would have a strong emotional effect on me.
I was on my knees at this point. I was making no process. That was clear, nothing I was doing was working. Was something wrong with me? I don't understand! Why can't I?! Was I not close enough to Saber?! Was I not strong enough!? If that's the case how can I get stronger if I don't even get the chance?!
"Goddamit!" I cursed out. There wasn't much else I could to do! I mean sure yea. I know there were probably some things.
"Master, You can't expect to just learn something so fast." Saber reasoned. I mean, yea I understand where she's coming from but...
"Well, at one point, I didn't believe the souls of long-dead heroes from another world could appear in your head overnight! Anything could happen at this point!" I countered. Ironically I could still feel Koneko still watching me, I was surprised that she was still here. I thought she would have gotten bored and went to sleep or something...
Still, I was mad, Very mad. I mean, how can I not? When all your effort seems worthless. Can you blame me?!
My hand balls into a fist tightly. I'm not allowed to get strong enough huh? Fine, you can have it your way world.
"You know what? Screw this world! Screw trying to get stronger!" I start to yell. At this point, I didn't even care about waking up anyone else. "And Screw fucking Mana Burst!"
I wasn't really thinking, but. I threw my fist toward the ground at some sort of effort to get back at the world.
And then I felt an intense amount of pain shoot through my arm, and the ground that my fist connected with give way.
I let out a loud yelp, grasping my hand and suddenly pulled back without a second thought. After taking a breath. I guess feeling pain was a really good way to get rid of any anger.
I checked my arm, while it did hurt a lot threw out it. For some reason, aside from my knuckles bleeding a bit. I didn't see that would really cause such amount of pain.
I was confused. What just happened?
"Master, next time I suggest you control your anger. And you lucky it was only the ground the suffered form your rage." Saber said.
Her words made my eyes drift toward when I bunch. The impact of my fist with the ground. There was a small tremor. it wasn't very deep or big, only like what. 8? Maybe 9 centimeters in length?
And for once Koneko, who rarely had any expression, has the same shock and confused look at me.
"Uhh... Saber... did I just...?" I shakenly asked her.
"Yes, you did master." Saber confirmed my suspicion. "And you were very lucky that I noticed right before your fist hit the ground. If I was even half A second late. You would have not only done far greater damage to the ground, but you would have broken every bone in your arm."
Ahh... Ha... At this point, I could help but laugh. I'm pretty sure Koneko didn't understand why. or maybe she did? Eh, doesn't matter.
Like really, just when I decided to basically say 'fuck it' It basically gives me what I want. Like seriously? What kind of sick joke is that?
. . .
But hey. I guess what matters is that I have mana burst now.
"Right, so now that I can use it. How do I use it?" I ask Saber, as dumb as it sounds. "Do I mentally have to turn it on and off or something?"
There was a bit of silence... Why do I get the feeling that I'm not going to like this?
"For you, since your not really use to using your magical energy like this, or at all. It will probably always be active since you are physically and mentally incapable of doing such a thing at the moment." Saber told me, and just before I was about to go into a fit of panic Saber kept talking.
"However, it is reasons like this as to why I am here. Sure, you can not control it. But I can, though I will admit that I can not as you say 'turn it off' but I can reduce it to the point where It might as well be off. And I will do so until you can properly control your own magical energy. Unless we have to fight." Saber said. Her words did help a bit. But the idea that mana burst will always be on is unsettling, especially with the whole 'rip my own body apart' fiasco.
"So, when will that be? Control my magical energy I mean." I had to ask her. I mean, the sooner the better right?
"Judging from the fact that you did not even notice the sudden burst of magical energy surging threw out your whole body. You can not even sense your own magical power. So it will be a long while." She concluded.
Ah... I... I don't even know what to think about that.
So for now, I just and sigh. I know I should be happy, I can finally use Mana Burst. But it just feels... I don't know, unfulfilling? I don't feel super strong or super fast. I mean technically, Saber is suppressing so it makes sense that I don't feel it now.
God, a lot of this is so confusing and I don't get it at all.
... Also, Ai-chan going to be pissed when she sees what I did to the ground. I need to fix this somehow. I don't want to upset Ai-chan again.
But before I could think of anything. felt a hand on my shoulder, I looked toward it and saw that is was Koneko strangely enough. Man, she really is small now that I think about it, even on my knees, I still might be taller than her.
"Go to sleep." Was all she said.
"Eh?" Was all I let out. Why would she suggest that? I look at the ground my fist ruined. "I need to fix this so-"
"Sleep." She said again. "Buchou will handle it."
Rias will fix this...? But I will admit, all of this has made me tired again... Perhaps it's best I get some sleep. So I nod at her.
"Yea..." I glance back at the ground. I guess I would let her handle it. "Wait, Rias is awake?"
Koneko nods at my question. You know. I wonder what is going through her head. She basically watched all of that happened. Perhaps she actually cares but rather not show it?
Eh.. but for now, I think my best bet would be just to head to bed.
"...Thanks for being here. I know it must have been boring for the most part." I admit... And she saying nothing and gives no reactions. Yup, she's back to normal.
Well, after saying goodnight to the small girl. I turn and head towards my room, feeling relieved that all of this is done and over.
I did not wake up in a pleasant way. In fact, it was a pretty rude awakening, with the house shaking. It wasn't that bad, but it was definitely more than enough to wake me up.
"W-what's going on?" I groggily let out, Sitting up on my bed, completely and totally unaware of what was going on at the moment.
"Master, it is good that you have awoken. Go grab our weapon, time is of the essence." Saber alerted me, it took me a second to understand what Saber was saying since I'm still half-asleep. I also haven't had a proper amount of sleep yet. So yea, I was kinda out there at the moment.
"Huh...?" I tiredly let out as my mind slowly boots up. Was something going on? "What do you mean Saber?"
"I believe our allies are in some sort of confrontation." She confirms. She sounds very serious too... Ok well, Saber always sounds serious. But this time she was like, extra serious.
"Why would you think that?" I had to ask her.
"You felt the house shake did you?" Saber ask me. Yea, I remember that is what woke me up after all.
"Yes...? So what does that mean? Earthquakes are pretty common here in Japan." I said with a yawn. "I don't think that means much by itself."
"I am sure something is amiss." Saber insisted. "We need to confirm everyone is safe."
Right... I just nod and I slowly get up from the bed and slog towards toward Excalibur. But as I started to walk, the house shook again, then since I'm pretty tired, I didn't really do anything to stop myself from falling on my face.
"GAH?!" I let out as my face impacted the ground. And God did that hurt! It's funny when you see it happen to someone else, but it's just painful when it happens to you.
But hey if it did anything for me, it did snap me awake.
"Ughh... Fine! Fine! I'm up!" I shout to no one as I stood back up. Now fully awake. I quickly grab Excalibur, removing the cloth as it gets sheathed in wind.
"So let me get this right. You think that something is up? But your not sure as to what?" I ask Saber just to confirm.
"I am sure something is wrong, and I believe that we may need to fight soon," Saber told me. Well... I've been trusting her all this time. And so far she hasn't really led me astray. So I don't see a reason not to trust her now.
"Well, I hope we can handle whatever it is," I said. I wasn't joking either. I'm not used to actual battle, and I've only been in one real fight. If I really need to fight someone. I seriously hope that mana burst will make up for my lack of fighting skills.
I left the room and walked down one of the many hallways. On who I should check on. The very first person that came to mind was Ai-chan. At least when it came to making sure she was safe.
Granted if anything, she was probably even safer then me, considering she actually knows how to fight.
Luckily, or unluckily, depending on how you view it. I ran into someone who clearly didn't belong here.
She is a rather tall and rather buxom woman who has brown eyes and long blue hair. And really, what with the trenchcoat and mini-skirt!? She not even wearing a bra! What kind of women would flaunt their body like that?! Is it like some sort of way to distract people? I mean not that I min-
I'ma just stop that thought process right there before I think of anything I would regret.
However by far her most noticeable features are the large black wings that made me think of a crow or something. But this made it very clear that this woman is a fallen angel.
She was also clearly wielding some sort of spear made of some sort of energy... I wasn't sure as to what. It looked similar to the spear that impaled Issei.
Annoying enough the look she gave me was one of a person looking down on a cockroach. And I won't lie, it kind of upsets me.
"What do we have here? I didn't think there be other humans besides that girl and the nun?" She said to no one really.
"Saber? Will Excalibur kill her?" I ask her.
"Yes, being a Fallen angel has made her extremely weak to holy weapons. So even if you can't properly use Excalibur. One good hit from our blade shall strike her down." Saber explains to me. So she would die huh...
"I don't want to kill her. Is there anything else I can do?" I told Saber. Frankly, I'm not ready to kill others just yet... If I ever will be that is.
"Master, I do not think that is wise. I doubt she will grant us the same mercy. And with what we will be doing in the future, you will have to kill at some point, regardless if you want to or not." Saber told me as she tries to convince me to actually go for the kill. I can't blame her. I mean, my willingness to kill is very important to the holy grail war.
"I know. But I don't think I can do it just yet. I'm not ready to stain my hand with blood..." I said to her. I could tell she didn't like it.
Saber went quiet for a couple of seconds. Funny enough the Fallen angel hasn't really made any moves, but I think she is mocking me.
"Oh well, I guess I shouldn't expect much from such a fragile looking human." The fallen angel said. Ok yea, she is definitely mocking me.
"Very well, as your servant, I cannot deny your wish. If you wish not to kill her. I suggest just not using the weapon." Saber said. I nod slightly.
"What are you nodding fo-"
She never got to finish what she was saying.
All I was thinking was just running up to her and kicking her in the side of the head. What I didn't expect was that I could run so fast.
I barely had any time to think as I was already in front of her. Luckily. I was able to stop myself and throw my left foot in the air, roundhouse kicking her right in the face.
I felt the impact of my leg connecting with her head, and couldn't help but shiver a bit as the feeling travel threw out my body.
I also didn't expect her to suddenly go crashing into and through the wall... and the other wall at the other side of the room she flew into. I couldn't help but stare in awe.
"Oh my god... Was that really me?" I ask myself. No seriously, just yesterday I was barely holding my own against Yuuto, and he was holding back! Now I just kicked a fallen angel right through the wall!
"It was, as I said. Mana burst will more than make up for your normally weak physical state. That being said, you should still train your body. The stronger your body is, the more pressure you can withstand from Mana Burst." Saber said.
"I understand," I said to her, before looking at the broken walls... Oh Right. This is Ai-chan's house.
"...How am I going to explain this to Ai-chan?!" I said in a bit of a panic. I don't think saying 'I had to roundhouse kick this fallen angel into the wall!' would work! God, Why do I keep making the same mistakes?!
"I am more surprised that the fallen angel hasn't come back." Saber points out. I perk up a bit on hearing her. Yea, she should have come out by now...
I walk through the newly from holes in the walls. And luckily after the second wall, I could find out fallen angel laying motionless on the ground... Wait...
"Did... Did I kill her...?" I couldn't help but ask, my body starting to shake at the thought of accidentally killing someone. I get a bit closer as I look at her. I then sigh in relief when I notice she was still breathing, ok she was just out cold. I didn't kill her.
"She is very durable for being able to live through such an attack. Especially when aimed for the head." Saber commented. "But why did you aim for the head if you weren't trying to kill?"
"Uh... I wasn't really thinking about that." I admit. "But she is a fallen angel. So if anything this shouldn't be surprising. By the way, what do we do with her? I don't think we should we leave her as is."
I mean, what if she wakes up? We would have to deal with her again. She wasn't a problem if I could take her. But she could wake up at a very bad moment...
"There not much we can do aside from actually killing her. But you can probably just place her in a random room. With how big the place is. She would most likely get lost if she wasn't already." Saber suggests.
With Saber suggestion, I took the rather good-looking fallen angel and place her in a random room. And though I don't think It'll make much of a difference. I did use some conveniently placed blankets and tie her arms and legs. Again, I don't think it'll do anything, but better safe then sorry right?
After that, I head right towards Ai-chan's room, after all, she is the one I'm most worried about. But when I was about to get to her room. I remembered that my Dad was also here.
And when I did I stopped... I am very conflicted at the moment, I want to go make sure he was safe. But I'm already here.
However, that confliction was cut short when I hear Ai-chan voice shout.
"How many times do I have to teach you this lesson you dam perverted freak?!"
And with those words, I see someone suddenly come flying through the open sliding door and crash into the wall. Thought it didn't break.
The person is male, with White hair and red eyes, kinda like me. Heck for a second I thought he was some sort of relative.
He also looks like he seen far better days. He's completely exhausted and saying he was 'beat-up' is an understatement. He was breathing heavily as he struggled to stand back up.
"You come to my place in such a sorry state for petty revenge?" Ai said as she walks towards him, two strange looking blades in hand. "What else did you expect? You would come in here trash up my place and beat me up like that? You've barely even recovered from yesterday."
The man growls back at her.
"Shut up you dumb bitch." He venomously let out
"... I didn't want to believe it. But it seems my assumption is right." Saber said much to my confusion. What was she talking about?
"Ai-chan?" I let out. Causing both of them to look my way.
"Isai...?" She said shockingly as if expecting I wouldn't be here. "What are you doing here?"
"Well, something is clearly going on. I just wanted to make sure you were alright." I told her.
Before any of us could say anything more, however. The man suddenly springs at Ai-chan! Light blade thing aimed right for her heart. But for some reason, she was already expecting this. Just moving to the side and grabbing his hand, and then punching him in the face, knocking the man out.
At this point, I'm pretty sure this fight was over before I even got here.
"He kinda looks like me, if I was a guy that is," I said out of nowhere. Ai-chan paused and looked at him for a good couple of seconds, then me for a couple of seconds.
"Don't you ever compare yourself to that man again." Ai snaps. Causing me to jump back a bit. I mean she being scary right now! I couldn't help it.
"R-right... S-Sorry." I said hesitantly. Ai-chan isn't in a good mood. Then again people have invaded her home, of course, she's going to be upset. "Why are they here?" I then ask.
"They want Asia for some reason," Ai said. "Or well, the Fallen angels are here for her. That freak came here for the weapon I stole. I'm not sure as to why the fallen angels want Asia. But they are here. And I'm not sure how many there are."
They want Asia? That's... weird. What's so important about her? Maybe they know about her scared gear?
"I knew about the fallen angels, I had to fight one when I left my room," I told her. And at this point, she went all mother mode on me.
"Did they hurt you? Is anything broken? How are you feeling?" She said in quick succession mere inches away from me, checking for any noticeable injuries. Honestly, I could barely make out what she was saying.
"I'm fine! I'm fine!" I said, wildly shaking my hand in front of my face.
"I'm just making sure." She told me. And after a little more checking, she finally stops. "Nothing seems wrong."
I sigh a bit.
"Trust me I'm fine... Have you seen my dad? I haven't check on him and I'm worried." I then ask her.
"No, but I'm sure he fine," Ai-chan told me. And noticing my displeased face, She continues. "But if you're so worried then I will make sure he fine. You go check on Asia and everyone else. I don't think they've checked the guest house just yet."
"Why do you think that?" I ask her. I mean that doesn't seem like anything she'd know about.
"That fallen angel who killed Issei was with him. She left after he stayed to fight me." She said, in which I couldn't help but get a bit worried. For Issei mostly, I can't imagine what it is like to see your killer. As odd as the statement sounds. And no doubt Issei would stay around Asia. He has grown attached to her.
So I have to find her find her before she finds Asia and Issei. This could actually work out for me. Since they would most likely search this house first. It is the main and most important looking building after all. Plus I bet they wouldn't expect Ai-chan to place all her guest in a different building. So that should give me some time to find her. Then beat her up. But hey. I've just beaten a fallen angel in one-hit before I got here right? Should be easy.
"But if you run into her. Be careful, I've only seen her for a short moment, but I could tell she was stronger than anyone else in her group. Or well, at least stronger than any of the fallen angels. I'm not fully sure when it comes to this man. As much as a perverted freak he is, He's pretty strong." She said as her head tilts towards said person.
Great, ok that's fine. I think I could still win. I have Mana Brust after all! I still nod at her words none the less.
"I'll be careful. But you be careful too. There might be some of them in the house." I told her before heading off on my own.
As I ran through the building, I could tell they've been trashing the place a bit. Was it in a fit of revenge? From what I understand Ai-chan did mess with them a bit. Though I'm not sure why.
I also ran into a couple of other Fallen angels. But I quickly took them out with a swift kick to the head... Yea, they were not much of a problem really.
So if you're wondering where I am heading. Well, to the garden. Asia is in the guest house, and you have to go to the garden to get there. So it makes sense to go there if you knew the place.
And when I reach the garden. surprisingly, it looks unharmed when compared to the house for some reason. Had none of them found this place yet?
Well, that answer came quickly when I see a very familiar figure flying across the garden towards the guest building. Yea. I remember, who could I not remember her? She the one who killed Issei!
But right now, she was heading towards the Guesthouse... Now that I think about it, were are the Devils? I understand they rather avoid conflict with the Fallen angels due to the Great War, but still, you'd think I'd run into at least one of them. But I didn't. I make me wonder just what they're up too...
Still, I have more important things to be doing.
"Hey!" I shouted to try and grab the fallen angel's attention. And luckily enough, she did stop and turn back to look at me. She looked slightly surprised too, she probably didn't expect to see me again.
"You're..." She looked to be taking her time to remember who I was. "Ah, yes, you were then when I killed that sorry excuse of a human being."
Wait... She killed Issei and yet she still mocking him? Seriously who does that?!
"Why are you here? A silly human has no place here." She then asks me. looking rather bored with my appearance.
"... Your kidding right? I'm here to stop you." I told her. And with that, she just stared at me for a second... before laughing... She's actually laughing at me.
"Oh! oh! That's great! You actually think you stop me? Just a silly hum-" Se was saying, but luckily for me, she was flying pretty low. So I did the very same thing that I did to the other fallen angels.
However, this time, she was actually fast/smart enough to move back and dodge my kick. On realization that I am actually a threat. She quickly summoned one of those light spears. and tried to stab me in the chest. But she wasn't expecting that I would use my invisible sword and not only block but also destroy her Spear with just connecting on it. She most likely didn't even know I was holding a sword.
Granted. I also didn't expect her light spear to just be destroyed like that. So I didn't really take advantage of it. She flew back and went a bit higher, just out of my reach.
"Saber... how do I fight her if she can fly?" I ask my Servant. And the answer I got is something is... well... Bad.
"This is a problem. I'm am not well suited towards fighting air-bone opponents." She answered. And now she tells me this. That's just great. Those other fallen angels had no time to react. And plus it was an enclosed space... Here, were in the open air, and Raynare is clearly faster than any of the others.
Yea, I need to come up with a way to ground her if I want to stand a chance. I quickly think about what I have that could do just the thing. And in the end, my eyes lay to rest on not my blade, but the condense air around it.
"Saber, I have a great idea," I said. I was about to explain what it was, but saber stops me.
"I believe I know what it is. And It can work. But focus on the fight. Wait until the right time to use it." She told me. Yea.. should probably do that.
"It seems the human has some tricks up her sleeve." She said in a mocking tone. And frankly, this girl was starting to get on my nerves.
She created two more of those spears in her hands. And toss them at me. But thanks to me reaction timing, I was easily able to block the two.
"Tch.." She let out as she kept throwing more spear at me. But seriously, is that the only she going to do? Just throw spears at me? I mean, she is throwing them rather fast due to creating a light spear the second she throws it. But it's honestly nothing I can't handle.
But it was still rather annoying since it didn't give me much time to do what I want to do. All I could do was just block the incoming spears.
So I decided to switch my strategy a bit. I started to run around the fallen angel, and this idea was actually working, as she was having trouble keeping up with how fast I was moving. I could also feel my legs start to hurt slightly, but that pain went away as quickly as it came.
When I felt it was safe enough, I slide to a stop and point my sword at her, much to her own confusion. Feet firmly placed on the ground, I brace myself for the immense force to come.
Before she could toss another spear at me I shouted.
"Take this you Dam Monster! Strike Air!"
Of course, I'm only speaking metaphorically. She's not actually a monster. Thought with how she acts she might as well be one.
Anyways, with that shout, The air around Excalibur surges around chaotically towards the intended target like a hammer made of air. Creating a strong vacuum as it diffuses into the air. I could feel the ground around my feet slightly give way as me, and my legs shake as they try to cope.
It really hurts. And I'm pretty sure I was tearing up a bit from the pain. But I still ignored it.
However, The fallen angel was no fool, and the very second she the golden glow of an unsheathed Excalibur she went into action. Flying not only away from me, but also to side as fast as she possibly could.
This is what let her barely avoid the projectile of air. And I could feel my heart plummet. It was very dishearting and demoralizing to see that my attack just barely miss.
Invisible air quickly cloaks Excalibur yet again. However, that did not really stop the fallen angel from seeing it's true form when I first fired it.
"That was a True Holy Sword..." She said in shock. Completely unaware of the nature of my blade beforehand. For the brief moment that Excalibur was uncloaked, she properly felt the holy energy coming off of it. "And it felt very familiar..."
Her eyes hardened as she gave a piercing stare at me. It was really unnerving to see her look at me. It was clear she wanted to make sure I didn't come out of this alive.
"It appears that I should have gotta rid of you back then I killed that sad little boy. Or more accurately, tried to kill him." She said. Making it clear she was aware that Issei was alive. "But I will not make that same mistake here."
She says that like she wasn't trying to kill me before. I will admit she has gotten quite a bit scarier, however.
She points her hand out at me with an open palm. With this strange ruination circle appearing on it. I didn't like where this was about to go so I was about to fire off another Strike Air.
But before I could even think about it several of those spears appearing on the edges of the said circle, and starting to rapidly fire off. With each shot being replaced the second it was fired off. And She is firing so fast I could I swear it was like she was firing those spears from a Gatling gun!
I stopped what I was doing and just booked it as fast as I could. However, unlike last time, she was somehow easily able to keep up with my speed, tracking me almost effortlessly.
Luckily, she was aiming where I was and not where I was going to be. Because of that, I didn't instantly become swiss cheese. But the sheer speed these spears were going and the rate of fire almost makes up for that fact. As there were still plenty that would hit me if it were not for me being able to block them with Excalibur.
It took a good 15 second or so, but she had to stop, as it looked to take a lot of energy out of her. Having to take a second to recover. This was something I clearly notice, but couldn't really take action on due to being a bit exhausted myself. I was breathing heavily. But I'd make sure I was ready the next time.
"Ugg, Dam brat! Just die won't you!?" She screams and she processed to do the same thing again.
This was a quite a bit worse for me since I was somewhat tired. so I was moving slightly slower. I even got nick a couple of times, they were shallow wounds, but that didn't stop the pain.
I actually almost stopped due to this, but I knew if I did I would have died, so I kept moving, somehow baring the pain. Waiting for when she needed to recover.
And just when she did, like before, I slide to a stop. And since I was trying to do it as faster a possible, I didn't brace myself.
Saber said I should have, but I didn't want to risk giving her enough time to start firing again. I got the feeling that I wouldn't survive the third volley.
Thinking around it. Yea, I still probably should, but It's a bit too late now.
"Strike Air!" I yelled with all my might. Causing the surging air to burst forth and rage toward the fallen angel. I couldn't take the force and had a very painful greeting with the ground. I could help but yelp loudly form the impact too.
But I got the desired effect, Her eyes widen at the incoming attack, just as unprepared for it as I was.
She took it at full force. And I will not lie, it is a beautiful sight to behold. She was sent spinning around due to the impact and came crashing down to the ground around 10 or so feet of where she was floating.
In a groan of pain, I force myself back up, using Excalibur as a sort of cane to help me up.
Looking at my downed opponent. I carefully slug towards her. The closer I got, the more I notice just how badly Strike Air messed her up.
I could see that her wings were completely wrecked, so any hope of trying to fly away and fight another day is gone for her, and I could see she was a bit bloody, her body didn't take very well to being hit by a hammer of wind.
But surprisingly she was actually still conscious, with small whimpers and yelps of agony coming out of her mouth. She was struggling very badly to get up. I was pretty sure that her wings and at least one of her arms were broken.
"W-wait!" She suddenly begs when I was close enough. Her voice feeling very small and weak compared to before. She even had some tears in her eyes. I couldn't tell if there for her really being sorry, or just the pain. "D-don't kill me! I didn't really want to kill you!"
I look at her, a bit confused and slightly shocked at the suddenly 180 turn in personality.
"Ok really? I'm not dumb, you more than meant to kill me. I saw it in your eyes." I pointed out. Causing her to flinch and cringe at my words. "But no, I'm not going to kill you."
"That is a mistake Master." Saber voice echoed through my head. "The second she gets the chance is the second she will turn on you."
I pause slightly at Saber words. She is right, but I can't do it.
"... I know." I admit this was a big risk. From what I know about this women. She'll kill me the second she gets the chance. "But just because they will, doesn't mean I will. I refuse to stoop to her level. I'm better than that."
"I can respect that line of process, as it is quite honorable. And I would agree normally. But not killing this woman will be a grave mistake. She will be the death of us." Saber insisted. Unlike the last couple of fallen angels, She really wants to make sure I take her out.
"I'm sorry Saber. But I'm not going to kill her." I told her.
"W-why?" She asks me. "After I everything I did? Trashing the place, blatantly trying to kill you, and also killing one of your friends. You make no sense human! If I were you I would have killed me with no remorse." She suddenly yelled.
"Well, I'm not you. You already down on the ground and out of the fight. I don't see any reason to actually do that." I said. "That being said. I can't really say the same for my friends and the devils. I mean, I don't want them to kill you. But that doesn't mean I can stop them... But how about you answer some of my questions, and I'll try to convince them not to."
She paled a bit at my words. But quickly nods.
"T-Thank you for being so kind!" She said. "I'll answer anything!"
Okay so... What to ask... My mind starts to pick out some random questions.
"What's your name?" I said to her.
"R-Raynare." She said... At least I don't have to keep calling her fallen angel anymore.
"Alright, Raynare. Why are you here?" I ask her. She went quite a bit. What was she going back on her word?
"I was.. tasked with keeping an eye on Issei." She then said. Wait.. she was supposed to keep an eye on him? Alright, next question then.
"Ok... Who told you to do that and why were you tasked with keeping an eye on him?" I ask another question. Again, she was hesitant to answer. Maybe she is just thinking of lies to tell?
"I can't tell you who. But I will say that he was worried about Issei's sacred gear." She finally told me. I let out an annoyed sigh, she is not willing to say everything. But eh. I kind of expected that would happen at some point. But I do wonder why this person would do that.
"Do you know why he was so worried about it?" I ask my next question. With her shaking her head in response.
"I-I don't..." She answers. Hmm... She answered that question pretty quickly.
"Fine, next question then." I was going to ask the question, but Saber suddenly shouts
"Master! D-"
She didn't get to finish what she was saying in time. Cause at the moment, I only felt immense pain.
So much pain. That was all I could think at that very moment. I tried to scream but I only cough out some blood and fell to the floor.
It hurt so much...! So much! Why?! Why does this keep happening to me?! Of course, no one would answer me! And even if they did. I wouldn't have paid any attention due to this pain!
All I could tell that something very sharp dug threw my back and pierce one of my lungs. Every time I tried to take a breath. I cough out more blood and the pain only intensified. Every. Single. Breath. Even the smallest of wheezes only bought a sharp pain in my chest.
Is this what Issei felt like when he was stabbed...?
"Seems I got here right on time." That very familiar voice said. I didn't really know what she was saying, but I could tell it was the voice of the fallen angel from before... She got out huh? Those blankets really did nothing...
My vision luckily wasn't really affected by the pierced lung. And I could see Raynare struggle hard to get up.
"Like hell, you were 'just on time' Do you not see what she did to me?!" Raynare yelled back at her ally as she finally got up.
"Well she was going to kill you right?" the other fallen angel asks.
"No, she was foolish enough to not kill me on the spot, seriously, what idiot would do that?" She answered back. By this point, I could start
to understand what they were saying. And she is not graceful for me showing any mercy... I get the feeling she wasn't going to do the same.
"Do you regret not killing her now?" Saber suddenly ask. Oh... right... Saber also here. I almost forget about her due to the pain...
As for regrets...
"... I don't know." I answered honestly.
"You do not know?" Saber said. "That is surprising. You gave mercy, but in return, you have only obtained death. Despite this, you are only unsure on whether or not it was right to kill her?"
"No, you're right. I should have done it. I mean, this probably wouldn't have happened if I did..." I admit. "But I don't think I could bear the weight of taking the life of someone else."
"...You are a kind person Master, too kind." Saber said. "It is a shame that even in this day and age, the good die young."
No hope huh... Ha, I'm pretty sure I'm crying now. At least I feel like I am. God, this is bringing back those memories of the dam Stray Devil...
I suddenly felt a foot pressed on my head.
"As much as I am pissed that you fucking did this all to me." Raynare let out, pressing her foot a bing harder. "Since you spared me, I've decided to make sure your death was painless. Think of it as a thank you for not killing me."
I could hear the glee in her voice. I guess just the idea of me being said was good enough for her.
"I'm sorry that I couldn't get you your Holy Grail Saber," I said to her.
"You should not be sorry about that. I will have another chance at some point." She told me. "But I am the one who should be sorry, I not only failed to protect you once but twice... Please forgive this shameful Knight."
I could tell that she meant it too. She actually ashamed that this happened...
"That was my fault Saber, not yours." Was all I said.
"BOOST!"
"AGHHH!" I suddenly hear someone scream. Seeing Raynare look in the direction of said scream... Only for her face to meet with a red gauntlet.
The punch was a good one too, cause it was strong enough to send Raynare tumbling to the ground.
"Isai-chan! You dam Fallen angel! Wasn't I enough?! Why did you have to try and kill her too?!" He yells before turning his attention to me.
I could see Issei fist shake, partly out of anger... But also partly out of fear. He actually couches over me. More than a little bit worried about me.
I then hear the other fallen angel scream but her voice gets cut out by some sort of sound...? I don't really know what's happening as it wasn't n my field of vision.
"I'm sorry, but for harming our snow angel. I can only see Death as a suitable punishment." I hear Rias said... Guess she killed the other fallen angel then...
As the one who actually stabbed me with the spear. I don't actually feel too bad about that... Yet at the same time, I do...?
"Isai-chan! Say something if you're ok alright?!" He told me.
... Do I look ok to you?! Stop being stupid!
I would have said that, but instead I only cough up more blood.
"Don't speak." I could hear Asia say and she comes up to me. Oh, thank god! Our goddess is here! I can't believe it but I'm actually going to live! "Don't worry, I'm going to make sure you're okay."
I just nod at her as she got to work on healing me. I then hear another scream, but this some was very familiar.
"ISAI!" I hear Ai-chan yelled as she rushed towards me. "What happen?! Who did this?!" She yelled in panic at everyone here, demanding an answer. She herself looked over me, but she didn't do anything when she notices Asia is healing me. But I could tell she wanted to.
"Well, all I can say is that we got rid of one of the people responsible for this," Rias told her. "The other one is lying there like a broken mess."
I could see Ai-chan hand twitch in rage as she looked at Raynare. Who is turn... looking pretty dam scared.
"W-wait-" Raynare was trying to say but...
"Shut up." Ai-chan snaps at her, approaching her and punching her in the face as Issei did before. "You just tried to kill me best friend, didn't you?! You fucking did! How could you?! Look at you! you're in even worse shape than that pervert! I bet she was the one who did that to you! She could have killed you herself, but she didn't! And I bet she even let you live despite even killing Issei beforehand! And yet you tried to kill her the very second she let her guard down!"
Ai-chan was raging at this point... I don't think I've seen anyone as mad she saw before. I could feel Everyone but Asia takes a good few steps away.
"I-I-I " Raynare tried to say. But even she knew she couldn't talk herself out of this. But she looked at Issei for a second. And was about to say more...
"Going to beg for your life? Tell us, what reason do we have to spare you after attempting to take my daughter's life? Cause I'm more than sure you don't have one." The rather gruff sounding voice of my father said. "Do not try to talk yourself out of this, no one is going to listen."
And with his entrance, all of Ai-chan hostility toward the fallen angel vanish. In fact, almost every feeling was nearly snuffed out of existence form his mere presence.
That strangest thing, however, was the face Raynare had, it was one of complete and utter terror... but also one of recognition...? What...?
"I... I didn't know she was your daughter!" She suddenly cried out. Being in far more panic and I ever heard from before. "I really didn't! I wouldn't have ever of tired if I knew that! I swear!"
...I could tell everyone had the very same confused face like me, and looking at my father. She knew him?! Just what has my father been doing when he was away?!
"... I'm so confused." Issei had said the very thing that was in everyone's else mind.
"Mr. Emiya? What's going on?" I heard Yuuto say. Oh, he's here too. He and everyone else must be out of my field of vision.
"I'll explain later. For now, We need to figure what to do with her." my father told everyone. "And I believe it is best for her fate to be decided by the very person she supposedly killed."
And all of there head turns towards Issei. Who.. didn't look prepared for such a thing.
"Wait... Me?" He asked incredibly.
"Well, we could ask Isai. But right now she really shouldn't be talking. Plus I'm not sure such a question would even good for her mentally at the moment." Rias answered for my father. "So it makes sense for you to decide what happens to her."
"If you say anything to try to sway his opinion, I will gun you down myself right here and now." My father told Raynare, who looked like she was about to beg for her life again. But she rightfully did as told and stayed quiet.
Issei looked at Raynare for a long while... He looked very conflicted. He wasn't sure what he wanted to say at first.
"... You know, you made me really happy when you asked me out" Issei finally said. Looking at her "And I decided that I would actually try to impress you. So I held back everything that you could possibly see as perverted and disgusted. I tried to show I could actually be a good boyfriend. And I thought it was going great. But then you went and literally threw a spear through my heart..."
Raynare didn't say anything.
"Do you know how I felt then? Not just in a physical sense. I felt betrayed. I felt like I could die from the feeling alone. I also actually died. And if it weren't for Buchou. I would still be dead. and now you go and try to kill one of my friends? I honestly don't think you should live. I think you should die and burn in the deepest pits of hell." Issei said. "... But Isai-chan gave you a chance, right? You may have betrayed her trust, but I get the feeling she would have still spared you if she was the one who had to decide."
"Wait..." I could hear Ai-chan say. "Are you really going to...? Are you insane?"
"Yea, I think it's best to let her live. I'm sure Isai-chan would agree." Issei said to everyone. And well... I... "I bet you would have let her live too Ai."
She remained completely quiet. Which pretty much answers his question.
"Don't get me wrong, she needs to pay for her crimes. But I also think there are better ways of doing that then killing her." He finished.
"If this comes and bites us in the ass later Issei..." Ai-chan told him.
"If that happened, that I'll make sure to fix my mistake." He told her. Which made her stop and actually have a tiny bit of respect for his word... but that also vanished in an instant.
"Would you really Spare her yet again Master?" I hear Saber ask me...
"... I told you before. I don't think I stand myself if I got her killed." I told her.
"... You are much too kind Master." She told me again. This time I wasn't sure what Saber was thinking, her tone was back to normal, and she didn't give off any vibes.
I know. I know she's right... I could see Issei smile slightly. No doubt he heard what Saber said.
"I'm not sure if this is the right call." Yuuto walked up by Issei and grabs his shoulder. "But good on you for being the better man Ise." He told him.
"Yea..." He took a quick glance at Raynare. "But... I will admit, I rather not look at her at the moment."
"Well if that's his answer." My father then, walking up to Raynare and pulling her up rather harshly, causing her to yelp in pain. Her face of relief also was filled with Terror again "You'll be coming with me for now. We all will discuss what else needs to be said after everything calms down... and Isai... Well, I believe it best you finally know the truth."
As he started to drag the fallen angel to god knows where. I slowly started to stand back up. not really sure what my father is talking about. I don't know no one else knew either. Asia, however, told me to at least sit back down. And I did so with some urging from Ai-chan.
"I... Right... I think I'm fine now..." I said as I pressed on my own chest. aside from a small tingling feel, no real pain. I could also breathe normally again.
"Are you alright Isai-chan?" I hear Yuuto say, I look toward him to see his pretty face stare at me, just as worried as Issei
was. Also unlike Issei, he actually asks the question at the right time.
"I'm... already," I said to him. "Just in a bit of shock. This is the second time I almost died after all..."
Everything is happening so fast again. I can hardly believe it. And just what did my father mean by the truth? I don't understand... Or maybe I don't want to understand. I don't know why, but I feel so confused. So Unsure... And hurt.
Why does it still hurt so much? I've been through this already...
"Is there anything you need...?" I hear Akeno ask me, no longer using her usual fun and playful tone.
"I... I need to be alone." I said without thinking. "I just need to be alone..."
Everyone was dead quiet. So I stood up, ignoring any protest from Aisa and Ai-chan. They eventually gave up.
"I'll make sure you get a couple of days off from school," Rias told me. It was a nice jester...
I just nod before I slowly make my way toward my room.
... I don't know why. I for some reason. I could only quietly sob as I fell back asleep.
The plane was stuffed with people. Mostly filled with tourists and businessmen, all waiting to reach their destination. It was a bit nosy too, with all the chit-chat and kids playing around in their seats.
One of the flight attendants were doing her usual rounds. Going around and asking people if they possibly needed anything. Some people request something to eat, Some wanted blankets in order to sleep more comfortably. Others wanted them to somehow get the place to be a bit quieter so they could actually somewhat enjoy the ride.
"Excuse me." The flight Attendant stop at one of the seats. "Is there anything you would like?"
Said person was currently looking out of the window looking somewhat amazed at what she was seeing. She has amethyst colored eyes and really long blond hair that was tied into a single braid. Her outfit was actually rather simple, A White T-shirt with black shorts, with some white sandals on.
She looked at the flight attendant when she notices she was talking to her.
"Oh, I'm sorry," she said, bowing her head ever so slightly. "It's just this is my very first time on a plane. And it is quite the experience."
"Uh, It's not a problem really. I was asking if there was anything you need." The flight attendant said. The girl just shook her head.
"I don't need anything, but thank you for asking." She told the flight attendant. "May God bless your soul."
The flight attendant... wasn't quite sure what to say. Something felt weird about this girl... but she decided it was best to ignore that feeling.
"Right... Uh, God bless you too, I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip," She said before she hurried along to the next passenger.
Ruler turned back towards the window. She has never been this high in the sky before and it was quite the sight. Almost wonderous for her. It was amazing how far humanity has come since her time. Back then, something like this would have been seen as magic.
None the less, there was a reason Ruler was taking a plane to Japan. Some days ago, she felt the presence of another servant being summoned. And, being one of the two Ruler for this Holy grail War. It was basically her job to go confirm the summoned servant.
Not only that but another servant was also summoned around the same area some time ago. She just didn't really have any real means to go confirm it until now. At first, she thought the other Ruler would go confirm the summoned Servant. But he was off doing something else. She wasn't sure as to what. But it didn't really matter as long as he did what he was tasked to do.
So she would technically be confirming two Servants. If there were still two. One could have slain the other. In that case, she would still need to confirm one of the servant's death.
She honestly didn't really want to go, as she was be using hard earned money that belongs to the person she was currently possessing. But she was a Ruler-class Servant. This was her job, she had to somehow get to Japan to confirm the servants. but she did promise to herself that she would somehow earn the money back... She wasn't sure on how, but she still would.
But for now, all she could do was stare out the window. Not that she didn't mind that.
Sitting on the somewhat crowded train in London. Sofia had her headphones on, eyes closed as she listening to her mp3 player.
Short spiky Blond hair and deep blue eyes. Being around the size of a 15-year-old. Despite actually being 17.
Her outfit was well... quite the thing. Wearing White tank top with a red leather jacket and some pants that. She was luckily wearing some long blue pants with some black boots
She wasn't that one who decided to wear the tank top and leather Jacket, however.
She was currently zoning out the rest of the world for the most part... Or well, she was trying too.
"Sheesh, That is boring! There has to be something to do here!" Soifa Servant verbally echoed in her head. She let out a sigh. She has been complaining for a good half an hour now.
"We'll go beat up some random thugs after we're done with the shopping alright? Just be patient Saber." She told her Servant.
"Just some thugs? Thugs are boring, the barely know how the fight and barely offer any challenge." She dismissed the very idea. "How about to go find a Devil or something? Now they have some fight in them!"
"Seriously?" she asked surprisingly. "Don't you remember what happened last time we fought a Devil? We nearly destroyed a whole city block, almost cause countless injuries and damage. And I'm also pretty sure I'm no longer allowed into any Chipotle ever again. So I'm not really in the mood for a possible repeat."
"Is the chipotle thing really that big of a deal?" Ther Servant asked.
"I like Chipotle." She told her.
"But Hey! You've got to admit, It was an awesome fight! The bastard was pretty strong. but he wasn't a match for me!" She proudly told her Master.
"Yea, you were in control remember? I can barely even remember what happened," she told her.
"Come on! You know it was cool! I may even let you fight this time!" She insisted. She doubts her servant actually would let her fight. She... was someone who had a lot of prove. Not that she minds Saber taking control for the fighting, if anything, she prefers it, let the person who actually knows how to fight do the fighting.
"I'm not going to go looking for a fight. And I know you would if I let you take control..." She said before taking a different a breath. "But, if we were to somehow get into the middle of something that would require you set of skills. I don't mind handing you the steering wheel for a bit."
Saber knew this was probably the best she was going to get for now.
"Hpm, fine. But don't expect me to hold back when I take control." Saber told her Master. Who just let out a hefty 'Hphm'
"I would expect nothing less from one of the best Sabers out there." Sofia calmly said.
"You dam right I'm one of the best!" Saber agreed.
While she does like the Servant she summoned. She actually never meant to summon this particular Saber. She was trying to summon a Saber. But everything she did to prepared was to summon the legendary King of Knights himself. After all, summoning the once and future King in his very homeland? She dear say that such the servant would be near unstoppable. Not only due to the quality of being a top-tier Servant but also due to the massive fame boost that he would have gotten.
So she was at first pretty displeased when her Saber turned out to be a female. Thinking she failed to summon the Servant she wanted. But she was surprised to find out just who she actually summoned was the Knight of Treachery. The very person who put an end to the legend that was King Arthur.
Sure she didn't get the King of Knights. But she did get the person to slew him... or her. She quickly learns that King Arthur was a woman afterward. Though His Servant always calls her father. She decided it was best not to question it.
Still, she was a top-tier Servant just like her father. They had nearly perfect affinity with each other. And Mordred still got an incredible fame boost for being summoned in England.
Sofia was not disappointed with her servant, in fact, she was probably the best servant for her.
Thought, she could still be annoying at times. She had a rather rude tone. and she still keeps insisting that her father would be summoned in this war. And would be able to 'show him' who was truly the best Saber.
Like really, what are the odds that both the King of Knights and the Knight of Treachery were summoned in the same war? Nearly zero she would say. There was only one other Saber slot as far as she knew. It'll take a miracle for both of them to be summoned in the same war.
So Sofia had no doubt that there would be no King Arthur in this grail war.
A/N: We're finally done with the Raynare Arc. and well. A lot of stuff happens in this chapter. Isai is clearly not ready for future events to come, at least not mentally. And she's just got her first taste on how being a kind person can really screw you over. Let us hope that this doesn't affect her too badly in the coming chapters.
Also, Asia didn't die! But before you think anything, yes she is still becoming as Devil. I mean, she would want to be with Issei as much as possible you know? and Raynare also lives as well. Now, you're all probably wondering why Issei didn't choose to kill her this time around. Well, the answer is actually rather simple.
She didn't kill Asia. Yes, Isai had some influence over his choice. (As Issei himself basically points out.) But ultimately, if Raynare killed Asia as she did in canon. I believe even if Isai didn't want him to, he still would have chosen for her to die. But this time around, she didn't even get the chance due to the events of chapter 10. So I guess that mean's Ai indirectly saved Raynare?
We also get to see two other Servants, which are Ruler, who seems to be heading on a crash course with Isai and Ai. And Saber 2(I need to think of a better name. Should I just call her Saber of Red as most people do?), who is currently in London. And well... I Guess Mordred will eventually be able to 'talk' things out with her 'father'.
Also, I've started this story in July. And we've only just finished the First Arc of the story? God, I feel so slow, most people get this arc done it like 1 to 4 chapters. But it took 5 months and 12 chapters for me to finish it... Do you guys like that these arcs are so long? Or should I try to shorten it a bit? This has been something that been bugging me for a while now and I would really love some opinions.
So, what am I going to do now? Well as I said before. I'm going to go back and polish the previous chapters(and this one if I find any mistakes.) up a bit. Cause I know there are many errors in my writing. And I want to fix them for a more enjoyable read. I am also going to try to get chapter 13 out in two weeks, but as you all know, the holidays are here. So that might be a bit tough. But I'll definitely make sure that it doesn't take a whole freaking month to post a new chapter like with this one.
Oh, also, as an extra apology for taking so long. I'm going to post Isai's current 'Servant' Sheet here! Just so you guys can see how far she been progressing. Also, don't worry if she looks weak, she'll get much stronger as time goes by. And if you really like this idea, I'll post more character sheets at the end of every chapter.
Master: Isaiviel von Einzbern
Servant: Saber - Artoria Pendragon. (AKA King Arthur)
Stats
Strength: D
Endurance: E
Agility: C
Magical Power: A+
Luck: A+
Noble Phantasm: C
Class Skills
Magic Resistance: -
Riding: B
Personal Skills
Charisma: -
Instinct: -
Mana Burst: C-
Master's Skill
?
Noble Phantasms
Invisible Air(C), Anti-Unit
Excalibur(-), Anti-Fortress