I'm not going to make any excuses, I should not have taken this long to write this chapter and I am deeply sorry for making you all wait so long. And I'll make sure to try my best to ensure this does not happen again.

With that said. Were on the last chapter of this arc. So yay! Granted this was more like a mini-arc then anything. But still, it's impressive none the less!

I'm also seriously thinking of getting a beta now since it would really help with spotting any errors, as well as help to make sure I keep the characters in character and posting in time. But I'm not fully sure how to go about that.

But with that said, let get on to the reviews.

VGBlackwing: We've already talked about this in PM. But Ai is not Archer, even if Ai did become a Devil, Archer would remain completely unchanged. Heck, it wouldn't even matter even if he somehow did. Since this isn't the 'main body', just a copy. Also, Gaia and Alaya have no control over the DxD world, so they wouldn't be able to do anything even if they wanted to. So yes, I have taken this stuff into account. Please don't assume I haven't.

DungeonMaster: I can't really blame you for thinking like that honestly, But you should at least wait until we get an actual proper fight between Servants. I haven't shown the batshit insane stuff that can happen when two Servant clashed. That said, the fight in this chapter probably won't help either. Since Isai doesn't have a full grasp on what she can do just yet.

As for Rias and the gang. I mean, can you blame them? They haven't seen the war in action yet. So there not fully sure what to expect. They also yet to know about things like Skills and Noble Phantasms. I can ensure you that will take it far more seriously once they learn about those things and just what some servants can do.

diddles321: I base this Ruler more on her F/GO version, who is less serious than her Fate/Apocrypha self. Still, you have a point, so I'll try to improve on that as time goes by.

Hakuno Kishinami: Yes it can be, but this is the GARcher from Fate/Stay Night. So I'm using EMIYA instead of Nameless. But it is perfectly reasonable to have to use Nameless instead if I wanted to.

1512878291abc: Thank you, and I hope you continue to enjoy it.

UA1991: Glad you understand how long it takes to make tea. By the way, I should have put this in beforehand, but Isai pretty much made the tea from scratch. Sorry for not adding that in.

angelvan105: Well your about to see her reaction to well... a lot of things. And thanks!

Now onto the chapter!

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

Once upon a time, there was a girl who lives in a mansion, no older than 6. She lived most of her quiet life within the walls of this villa. Her every need tended to by the servants who work there.

Despite being in Japan, The girl's mama had a fascination with the western world. As such, model her home-based off of it. Everything from the walls, to the floor, ceiling, furniture, even what the servant wore were heavily influenced by its culture.

But, the girl was lonely, despite all the people around her. She had no friends to call her own. She has maids and butler at her beck and call. But she barely talked to any of the maids. And lashed out at any butlers who came near her with as much power as her 6-year-old body would give.

The little girl didn't like her home. To her, it felt like a cage. Unable to willingly leave. Keeping her from seeing the wonders of the outside world. As fancy and exotic her home were, it was all she ever saw. So too her, there was nothing special, nothing exotic or out worldish to her. Just the same old place she's always lived in. The Villa made her loath the western world.

But if there was one thing she loved about the west, it was the many wonderous Fairy tales that it had to offer. And due to her love for these Stories, her mama had a personal mini Library build in the mansion just for her, filled to the brim with these Stories. Any free time her mama had, she would spend telling her daughter these stories. Some of the girl personal Favorites where stories like The Little Mermaid, The Little Match Girl, and The Ugly Duckling.

The girl also loves her mama very much. Despite how little time she spends with her. She was the only person she felt could talk to in this building.

So this leads us to now, with the girl is in her room, not allowed to leave it for the time being. It was a very childish room, one fitting for the six-year-old girl, the Walls and ceiling were painted in a way that made it look like the outside. Only a bit cartoonish. There was also a small white small dresser with a mirror at one of the corner. with a small T.V on the other side of the of the room where the's girl bed was.

And there were stuffed animal toys Everywhere. And when I mean Everywhere, I really mean everywhere. On the bed, the dresser, in her closet, On the TV and even on the floor. There were mostly based on feminines, Cats, lions, tigers. You name it.

She is currently Reading The Nightingale by herself. She didn't find it as fun as when her mama reads it for her, but she was busy in her study. She also could still enjoy the story by herself, even if she didn't fully understand the context of the said story.

The place was more active than usual, she could hear the increased activity of the servants outside of her room. At this point, the girl understood what that meant.

There is a guest in the building.

You would think that the girl would love to see any guest, as they form the outside. But there was only one person that ever comes to visit when her mama is busy.

She hated the man. She wasn't sure what the man wants with mama. But after what has happened with her 'Father'. The girl made it clear that she didn't welcome him. Attacking him far more viciously than any of the butlers.

Of course, Because of her tendencies, she was usually stuck in her room whenever he came over. But as far as she knew, she wasn't in the wrong. She's just a little girl after all. At her age, she didn't really think much about her actions. All she's trying to do to protect her mama.

None the less, mama told to stay in her room. So she did as told and stayed put.

It was at that moment she heard a knock on her door. She perks up from her book.

"Excuse me." Said a voice from the other side of the door. She could tell it's one of the maids that take care of her. "I have something special to show you. May I come in?"

She didn't say anything. In fact, she wasn't planning on saying anything.

"Don't worry, she's not a bad girl." The maid reassuringly said... Which made the girl tilt her head a bit. She knew she wasn't talking to her. But then who is she talking to?

The Girl, being curious about who she was talking about. Put down her book and hopped out of bed. Not saying anything, she walks over to the door. Almost tripping on a couple of her toys. And opens it.

There was one of her maids, maid outfit and all. She smiles at seeing the door open, she crouches down to eye level with the girl. Moving her black hair out of the way.

The Girl could notice there was someone beside her, but she didn't really get a good look. As they hide behind the maid when she opened the door.

"You're mother been thinking that you've been lonely all by yourself. So after a bit of planning and talking to people. She finally has a little playmate for you. She even someone around your age. Isn't that lovely?" She said.

A playmate? The girl never met another person around her age it was always grown-ups. Because of this, she couldn't help but try to look behind the maid to see.

"Now now, don't be impatient. This is her first time here and she never quite seen a place like this before, she just needs to get used to it ok?" She told the girl. The girl wants to see who it was. But she nods and waits.

Luckily she didn't have to wait too long, as the other person then pokes her head out from behind the maid. Who is actually another girl! She looks to be her age as well.

The girl couldn't help but stare at her in awe, her hair was as white as snow. with the girl's hazel eyes staring deep in the new girl's deep red ones. The girl never saw anyone who looks like her before. And the new girl looks a bit nervous, not that the girl could tell.

"This is Isaiviel von Einzbern, and she only a year younger than you. She told me that her friends would call her Isai." the maid said. "Why don't you say hello to your new friend Isai?"

"H-Hi..." The girl nervously said. She was fiddling with her fingers as she is talking. "I'm I-Isaiviel... It's nice to meet you."

Isaiviel was a strange name. The girl has never met someone with such a name before. Everything just felt so different about her when compared to everyone else.

The Girl smiles a bit, she wants to know more about her.

"Hi!" The girl happily says to her new friend. "My name is Ai! Let's be best friends alright?"

Despite how little was actually happening at the moment. I couldn't help but feel as if my life took another sharp turn since I summoned Saber. I didn't want to believe what my Father was saying, but something in the back of my mind was just telling me it's the Truth. And that averting my eyes form it would only lead to Tragedy.

I felt like crying. I really didn't want to do anything but cry... But I held back the tears. The Story was so Tragic. But that wasn't even the whole reason why.

The reason why is basically because I was lied to, by the people I'm closest to. I even felt like my own body is lying to me.

I'll just quickly go through what I was told. The main story he talked about was the 4th Holy Grail war. Which my Saber confirmed was the very same war she was in. So yea. Guess she was right for thinking this was the same man that was her Master.

First off, my father was, in fact, form another world. And I also had a Mother and an Older Sister. My mother went by Irisviel, who my father often called Iri, and my older sister is a girl called Illyasviel.

It makes it worst that Neither my supposed mother and sister weren't Human. They were Homunculus, and by extension, I'm also one. It was like a hard punch in the Gut. Being told you're not really human when you've been assuming that for your whole life.

Hold on... I need a moment...

...Alright, Of course, that wasn't all... In fact...

"The Holy Grail... was corrupt?" Saber said in disbelief. Yea, this was an interesting Detail that Saber didn't know herself. She sounded like she wasn't taking it very well. I can't blame her. I mean. If I learn the object I was seeking for who well... bad. I'd react much like her.

Some sort of evil Servant, called 'All the Evils in the World' was held up in the grail since the 3rd war.

"So what happened in the end?" I shakenly ask him, ignoring Saber's conflicted feeling for now. A part of me didn't want to know, but I was too far in to not find out.

"I ordered Saber to destroy the Holy Grail. She resisted it of course. So I've had to use two command Seals." He told me. My to my own shock. Why didn't saber tell me this? I was told Command Seals forces the Servant to be obedient and listen to there Master commands. A sort of Failsafe incases the Servant decides to try and do its own thing apparently.

Which are kind of useless when the Servant is in your body, But I digress.

After that, the town that held the war was properly fucked up by the Grail after it was destroyed.

Irisviel died during the war, long before I even existed, which makes no sense. He didn't explain how. And he only lived for a few years after. Yea, you heard that right. He died, the Grail cursed him... He didn't go into detail on how he got into this world, however. But frankly, that was the last thing on my mind. He also doesn't know what has happened to Illyasviel. But he believes she also died at some point for some reason though.

But regardless...

"So, what does it have to do with me?" I couldn't help but ask. "You said Irisviel died during the war right? How can she be my mom if she couldn't give birth to me?"

"You..." My Father tried to say. Sighing sadly. "You are right. Normally it'd be impossible. But... I don't know the whole story about you. You're quite the anomaly. You just came out of nowhere one day, You were just a baby when you were left to me. But I can assume you were created by someone..."

"Created...?" I slowly said... I mean. I guess that makes sense since I'm a Homunculus...

"Does that mean I'm not actually your daughter?" I have to ask. I needed to know. I need to...

He rubs my heads lightly, but I only shove that hand away. I just want my question answered.

"... Don't worry. I had a DNA test done when you were young. And it matched with Mine and Iri. So I know for certain were biologically related." He told me.

Great, So not only was I created, but he doesn't even know how I exist?! Well, at least I am his actual daughter. Even if I wasn't really 'born'.

At this point, any sort of sadness that I've had in me was setting down and slowly turning into anger. I mean how can he keep this form me of all people?!

Luckily for once. I actually am holding it all in. I'm not sure for how long, however.

"...But There more isn't there?" I said. There had to be more too it. In which he silently nods, as I expected.

"Yes... for one. I know about your Saber. King Arthur right? She was the same Servant I summoned." He said... He knows about Saber? How?!

"How do you know?" I could only ask

"Ai told me." He simply said...

...

...

"Where is she now?" I ask him.

"She and the Devils should be dealing with the Servant that is here." He said.

"... Do you mean Ruler? And Ai's here now?" I ask him incredibly. And he nods.

"Ruler? Well... I hope they didn't get into a fight then." Father said... Oh, That... could be bad if she tries to fight Ruler... She didn't do anything wrong.

Whatever. I'm sure things sort itself out when it comes to that. Ai is a reasonable person, or at least I thought she was... Still, I need to talk to her right now. So it's good she's here.

I shove Father out of the way and start to head towards where Ai and the others are.

"Isai-" He was going to say something. But I just cut him off.

"What? Gonna to tell me that more of my life is a lie? More things you've kept from me? You can break more of my heart later. Right now I need to confront someone." I bluntly told him as I kept walking.

I'm not sure what he wants to say at this point. But right now I just need to confirm something. Also I rather not have any more life-shattering revelations hit me.

After I've gotta some ways away from him. Some tears do start falling, but I just wipe them away.

Besides. I'm more than sure I'm not the only one who's having trouble with what he's told me.

"Saber..." I quietly said. "Are you ok?"

"After everything that's you been told, you still take the time to worry about your Servant." Saber said. "I have never really had a Master quiet like you. As for your question. I am fine."

I'm going to take that as a compliment.

"I hardly believe you're fine Saber. You just found that that the very thing you were going to use to save your people was corrupt." I point out. Really I doubt anyone would.

"You would be right. But do you not remember what your father told you?" Saber said. I honestly didn't want to remember. "Even if the Grail was corrupt. I destroyed it. Not only that, But this is a different world. So the likelihood of this Grail being the same as that one is nearly impossible."

While she clearly sounds upsets about having to destroy the grail part. She makes a pretty good point actually. For all we know, this is a completely different Grail form the one in my father's war. So I nod in agreement with her.

"Yea, your right. Still, it's a good thing you didn't make your wish with that grail." I told her. At this point, I wanted to get my mind off the whole ordeal... At least until I talk to Ai.

"Yes. I would probably only made my people suffer an even worse fate." She admits. "Still, if this one also turns out to be corrupt like the one before..."

"...Then We'll just destroy the grail." I finished her sentence, I can feel Saber agreeing with me as well.

"I just hope it does not come to that." Saber express to me.

It didn't take long for us to reach the room. In fact, it felt pretty short since I was talking to Saber...

I took a deep breath. If my father is right...

"I swear to god Issei if one more word comes out of that dirty mouth of yours." I could hear Ai growl out through the wall.

"Now now calm down. No needs to get so offended.~" I could hear Rias says.

"Says you. I bet you're only reinforcing his pervertedness." Ai told the Devil.

Ok, so they are here. Hearing Ai voice... Both make me feel not only move relaxed... but also Mad. I could feel my hand clench and shake.

I then Grab the sliding door and throw it open. It making a rather strong Thunk sound as it slid into the wall and stop.

That Grabbed the attention of everyone in the room. They all stared at me for a second.

"Isai-chan! We were all so worried-"

Issei never got to finish what he was going to say

"YOU!" I suddenly yelled. I could hardly contain myself at this point. Walking up towards Ai. I grabbed her collar and pulled her close.

"Wha-" Ai clearly wasn't expecting me to do this.

"How do you know about Saber?" I suddenly demand from her.

The room went silent. No one said anything. Not surprising. Something like this was pretty out of character.

But if they knew what I've told just before coming here. I'm pretty sure they would understand my anger.

"...Why... Why are you crying Isai?" Ai told me...

"Answer me Damit!" I yelled at her. "I need an answer now!"

"Isai-chan, please calm down." I hear Yuuto said. Clearly not knowing what was going on.

"Shut up! This has nothing to do with you. Or Issei, and any of you Devils!" I snapped back at him before turning my attention back to Ai. "You're working with my Father right?! Why else would you even tell him about Saber?! Hell, why would you even know about Servants?!"

"I-"

"Its because you have one. Isn't it?! That must be it! How else would you know about them?!" I told her.

Thinking back on it and everything I knew about Ai. I'm wondering why I haven't thought about it before...

"You won't get any answers if you just yell in her face like that Isaiviel." A suddenly male voice said. Coming from... Ai? I could see Ai panic once that voice came out.

I actually let go of Ai out of pure shock... That was a Servant... I could feel it... I'm not sure how. But I just knew it was...!

"I was hoping this was not the case." I could hear Saber sadly say. "Fate can be rather cruel."

"I-I Isai it's not what it looks like!" Ai tries to defend herself. Bullshit...!

"Master cut the act. Your friend is no fool. In fact, I'm pretty sure she was already started to connect the dots sometime ago. It may have taken a bit longer for her to figure it out. But it was only a matter of time at this point." I could hear the Servant say.

So Ai has a Servant... She has a Servant... It's slowly dawn on me on just what that means...

Am I going have to kill my best friend...?

"...I didn't want you to find out like this." Ai said, her voice filled with shame. She kept looking at the ground. "I wanted you to be ready when I told you. I didn't want to hurt you."

"...Why did you summon a Servant? Why?! Don't you know what that means?! I-I don't want to fight you!" I shouted again.

"Excuse me?" I could hear her Servant say. Sounding 'shock' "Ai summoned me over a month ago. Judging from your state right now. I bet you've only summoned yours around a week or two ago."

... So she summoned hers before mine... I couldn't help but feel some relief from hearing that...

No! That still doesn't make it any better!

"You still should have told me!" I yelled at her.

"Don't you see how you're reacting?!" Ai suddenly looked back up at me. Tear in her own face. "Why else would I not tell you? I knew you would react like this! You weren't ready to know!"

"Because I tend to overreact?! Maybe I would have... But didn't you think it would have been better to tell me sooner?! We're friends Ai... We've known each other for so long. You should have trusted me!" I told her harshly.

"I know... But I just wanted to protect you." Ai quietly said.

Protect me? PROTECT ME?! I was just about to let out all of my anger. I was at the boiling point. I want to hit her. I want to hit her really hard.

But then I suddenly felt a pair of arms gently wrap around me in a warming embrace.

"Now now." I could hear Akeno softly say behind me. "Ai never meant you hurt you. She only wants you to be happy."

I was taken completely by surprise by her. In fact, I've completely forgotten her or anyone else was here until now

"... She should have told me!" I said, still pretty mad about all of this.

"Maybe. But you can tell she regrets not telling you. Can't you?" She told me.

With her saying that. I look back at Ai. and I've finally noticed just have devasted she looks, it wasn't a pretty look either...

"She looks like a Mother who was just rejected by her most beloved child. Do you know how that feels?" Akeno continues. "What she has done is wrong yes. But she has her own reasons for doing it. She just didn't think far enough to realize what she was doing would hurt you so much.."

...

I...

I sigh, starting to calm down after taking Akeno's words in and what happens before.

This was all just really bad timing huh? I've literally just learned that I'm not who I thought I was. I wouldn't be nearly as upset if that hasn't been dropped on me before.

"Isai I..." Ai was going to say but I just move my hand in front of my face.

"I can't blame you for acting like this really," I admit, looking away with my other hand still clenched and shaking. "You're not exactly wrong after all. I mean look at me... But next time, please tell me if it's something this big alright? Even if you think it'll hurt me."

Ai nods.

"Yes... I understand." She quietly said.

"So... Is everything better...?" Issei asks.

"No," I said, shaking my head. "I'm still pretty upset. It's just... well. Not as bad as before."

"Well, at least it passed for the most part," Rias said. "We came here for answers after all, not drama."

"Right... I'm sorry that all of you had to see that. It wasn't very nice of me." I said.

"Well..." Ruler then let her voice out for the first time in a bit. Oh yes, Ruler I completely forgot about her... "I need to go get my stuff from the hotel."

Hmm... I still need some questions answers...

"Mind if I come?" I said. "I need to get my mind off all of this. And I still have some questions for you."

"Oh, That's fine, but are you sure that's what you want to? I honestly don't need any help." Ruler said with me I nod in response, I mean, I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to.

"Ara ara. Then I should come too." Akeno suddenly said. "We still need to spend some time again after all. It's been so long since we last talked Isai~"

"That, however, is not fine." Ruler answers again. "Despite how... normal you all act. I can't bring myself to really trust any of you really. Expect maybe Asia. And if this were under different circumstances. I have little doubt I would have fought you all."

"I can't really blame you," Rias said, crossing her arms. "We are devils after all. A saint such as yourself would naturally oppose us."

Saint?

"Eh? Why Aisa?" Issei wonders, coming back into the discussion.

"She gives this feeling that she wouldn't even hurt a fly. I can't see her as anything but a saint. It's strange... Especially since she's a devil." Ruler told him. That was something that everyone in this room could agree with.

"Oh no. I'm no were near Saint material. Especially when compared to the Joan of Arc." Aisa quickly said. Downing playing herself... Wait... Joan of Arc? I could feel Saber get... slightly annoyed on hearing that name. But it barely anything really.

"As kind as your words are. I can't really see myself as a Saint." Ruler admits...

She's Jeanne d'Arc?!

Ruler and I were currently walking down one of the many streets in Kouh. And luckily for me. Jeanne, or well, Ruler, remember where her hotel is. Which is really nice, since that means we won't have a repeat with the whole 'looking for the church.' I had with Asia.

I also bought Excalibur with me, still cloaked in wind. Cause if the last week taught me anything. The likely hood of getting into a fight is far higher then one would think.

I already ask her most of the question I've had while we were walking. I even found out that she has a special set of command seals for us in case a Servant decides to get... well unreasonable, to say the least.

Still, the hotel was quite a ways off, so it was pretty much night time at this point.

"I still can't believe I'm actually with Jeanne d'Arc..." I said out loud, though Really. Who at this day and age says that? the Jeanne is long dead after all.

"Well, You have King Arthur in you. It's not that unbelievable." Ruler mentions.

"That doesn't make it any less shocking," I told her. That said, I probably just don't find it strange anymore. "Anyways. What happened while I went to make tea? All I really know is that my Father told me that Ai and the others were going to take care of you. He didn't know you were Ruler, however."

"Oh..." Jeanne pause and blushes slightly on thinking about what happened. "We almost got into a fight. But I was able to defuse the situation before it got worst. Thought issei was..."

Ah.

"No need to explain then," I said. "I bet Issei was being really perverted and Ai enacted swift Crotch related violence towards him."

"... You seem to know her pretty well." Ruler quietly said. Yea...

"We've known each other since we were little, it was honestly expected," I told her... Man remembering those times. I couldn't help but smile a bit... And then frown about what happened Earlier.

"I've also notice unnecessarily aggression towards Issei. I know he's a Devil. But I'm sure there more to it than that. Do you know why?" Ruler asks me. I could tell she was somewhat curious about why.

A part of me really wanted to tell her why. But I'm also pretty sure that part of me was also the petty part of me.

"All I will say she was far worse then she was younger. Anything past that point is not something for me to say" I said. Though I guess I'm basically saying. 'Yea, good luck with that.'

"But Let's... stop talking about Ai for the moment... Uh..." At this point, I was trying to think of something to say or ask. Anything will do at this point really.

...Oh..!

"Hey, Ruler. You know Saber's Noble phantasm right?" I ask her.

"Well, any Servant would know about Excalibur." Ruler told her. "In fact, It's so well known, simply glancing at the blade would let any Servant know her identity."

Huh, well no wonder why Saber always wants to keep it hidden.

"Ok, so. I kinda summoned it when I was forced to fight some stray Devil. But I can't make it disappear." I said.

"Ah." Ruler said, nodding a bit. "I assume it was a situation you had no real chance of living beforehand?"

I nod at her.

"That explains it then. Normally, a master who's just summoned their servant would be extremely vulnerable, as they're not properly connected with there Servant to use their abilities. However, if the Master is in a situation that they can't get out of, like fighting a particularly powerful foe that they cannot beat by normal means. There a sort of failsafe that allows the Master to bright out there Servant's Noble Phantasm if they believe it can save them. They can't use it at its full power, however" She explains. "Until you fully believe you don't need it anymore. Or you get to the point where you can use it normally, you can't make it disappear."

So it's wasn't some miracle that saved me? Just a failsafe? That's both relieving and depressing at the same time.

"Of course, Noble Phantasms that are more like abstract concepts then physical objects don't really apply here." She said. "Placing the Servant in the Master made the process far more complicated than before. It honestly makes me wonder why it even decided to go that path. If anything, it would have been far easier to just summon them with there own bodies like normal."

"Eh? Why's that?" I couldn't help but ask.

"In our home world, There are forces that are called Gaia and Alaya, which is the will of the planet and mankind respectfully, and let's just say that they don't like it when things like Servants come into existence. They see Servants as 'Something that should not exist.' So they reject them. It's why a Servant needs a Master, as the Master acts as a sort of anchor to keep the Servant is the physical realm." Ruler said. Huh... that's... weird, but ok.

"However, this planet lack any sort of will like Gaia or Alaya." She then said.

"Oh, I get it. Since's there no 'will of the planet' or whatever trying to reject the Servants in this world. It would be a lot easier to summon and maintain their existence then." I concluded.

"Indeed, in fact, you could say that A Servant in this world would be even stronger than one summoned in our home world." She said. It makes sense. Since you wouldn't need to spend so much magical energy to keep the Servant form disappearing. You could probably even make the Servant's container even better because of that as well...

Then again, I don't know much about magecraft, so I could be very wrong.

"So why place the Servants in the Masters then...?" I wonder to myself.

"I don't know. But I'm sure there some sort of reason for it." Ruler said.

"I do not believe any one of us could understand why the grail did this." Saber voice came in. "None the less, it is the path the Grail chose. There nothing we can do about it now."

"Right. Not much we can do really." I agree.

Or well, would have agreed.

Cause at that moment. Ruler had donned her weapon and Armor, and Swung her flag, making a'ding' sound as her flag defects.. something.

Funny enough the 'something' came down and embedded itself in the ground right below me. It looks like some sort of Black Dagger...

As for where the dagger came from... There was somebody. He or she was pretty tall, but aside from that. I couldn't really get a good look at them due to there tattered black coat and White Skull mask... He was also standing on a lamppost, about seven meters or so away.

"Assassin." Saber seriously said. "No doubt, this is a Servant Master. Be careful."

Wait? Assassin? Why was he here? And attacking Ruler no doubt!

"Assassin. I am Ruler. Tell me, what is the meaning of attacking me?" Ruler said, glaring at the masked man.

Assassin didn't say anything, in fact, all he did was jump back and toss a couple more of those Daggers. Which Ruler deflected effortlessly.

"I'll give you one warning Assassin, cease your attack now or-" Ruler didn't get to finish as Assassin threw another dagger... Which quickly got deflected by the swing of an invisible sword.

And as you could tell, it wasn't Ruler that deflected this Dagger.

"Leave my friend alone!" I yelled at Assasin. "Your opponent is me now!"

"Isai?" Ruler questionable said.

Yea, probably not the best idea in the world. But seeing Ruler get attack for no reason really upsets me.

Also, this was a pretty good way to let off some steam. I'm still quite upset you know?

Quickly thinking fast, I activate Parna Brust and charge at Assassin at blinding speeds. Block the few daggers that he threw at me.

But... it by the time I even got halfway toward Assasin original location. Assassin was already on a different lamppost.

However, I didn't realize this until I slam my sword into the lampost. effectively knocking it over.

I was hoping to knock him off of the Lamppost, but clearly, that didn't work. Ironic this lamp post was about seven meters away from the one I pretty much wrecked.

"I get the feeling I'm not going to like fighting this Servant," I mention to Saber.

"He is clearly faster than you. I would be very careful. Judge how he moves and attacks and make actions based off of that." Saber told me.

I find it a bit funny that Jeanne isn't helping me. But from what I understand, Rulers aren't supposed to get in the way in a fight between Servants. They're not allowed to take sides after all.

Which makes my action of barging in the fight seem dumber by the minute... but it's too late to back out now.

Assassin throws another dagger, this one aimed right at my heart. But instead of just deflecting or block this one. I started to run at him, and with a large amount of force. I kick the ground and get send soaring towards him. Not only did this help me dodge the dagger he threw. But now I was moving even faster then I was before.

Thought just as I was about to reach him and slam him in the side with my blade. Assassin suddenly bent his body in ways I didn't even know a human could bend.

But instead of striking back or anything like that, he just jumped off the lamped post and moves to where he was again, seven meters away. I kid you not, He moves in ways that I could only describe as snake-like. It was extremely unnerving to watch him move like this. Seriously a chill just went down my spine watching.

He threw another dagger, of course, Just as I use 'Excalibur' to hook on the lamppost to stop my forward momentum, it kind of hurt, but it wasn't too bad.

The dagger on the other hand nearly got me. Scratching my left cheek and drawing some blood. It stings, but I just ignore it.

I land on my feet and prepare to fire off an air strike at Assassin since it was clear he was too fast for me.

This time, Assassin threw two daggers at me, one aimed at my head and another at my heart. Not given the time to blast him. Instead, I had to spin my hands a bit in order to move the blade to where it just barely deflect both daggers.

Seriously, Every time I try to get in close he just hops back, slithers, or just plain moves away, and then when I try to blast him with Airstrike, which is my only range attack mind you. He just throws a dagger to interrupt me. Not to mention he even throw them while he moving, so I constantly have to slow down to block or dodge them.

These Daggers were small by the way. But the move incredibly fast when thrown, so fast that you could easily mistake them for large bullets, and most of the time it didn't even look like he was throwing them. I'm honestly surprised that I not only was able to read the path of these daggers but that I could also react to them fast enough. Still, I was only just fast enough. And it didn't help with closing the distance or firing off my attack. It's like I'm playing the most deadly version of keep-away.

The last dagger came close to hitting my head too, having to tilt my head a bit to avoid a swift death. It took a couple strands of hair off my head though.

My mind at this point was constantly shifting threw what I can do to possibly turn the tides. Cause right now, he basically controlled the flow of the fight from the very start.

At one point I even though of throwing Excalibur at him. But I decided against that idea since I didn't really have any follow up. I mean, I could probably go and punch him in the fact afterward if he gets distracted enough by the flying sword. But I highly doubt he would fall for that, and I would be a sitting duck if it didn't work.

"Do you think Ruler would help us?" I ask Saber.

"We can not rely on her, even if we ask for help, she not going to, Even if we consider her friends. But you should focus on the fight, not me." Saber replies, I let out a small 'tch.' I knew that already. But I could hope.

I deflect two more of his dagg-

I then could feel the sharp pain of the third dagger being logged into my left knee. I couldn't help but stop in my tracks as I gasp and yelled in pain

Goddamit, why?! I didn't even know he threw a third dagger! I try to ignore the pain but when I move my leg that sharp pain only builds up rapidly. Causing me to stop in my tracks.

Assassin then immediately revealed a bandaged right arm. It looked kind of like a useless flat board. But then he grabs one of the loose ends and-

...

What. The. Fuck.

It was a disgusting sight, and I gagged and held in the urge to just throw up. It's was like watching an elongated arm rip off of his flesh and sorts of 'flaps' in the air, yet left no real marks in the aftermath. The arm itself looked like some sort of demon's arm, even longer than Assassin himself. At first, it was as black as the night itself, but then it suddenly turns into this orangeish-red color.

"Zabaniya." Assassin let out. I could tell that was his noble Phastasm.

I could feel Saber growing extremely tense and worried once he unleashed it.

I-I don't know what exactly going on, however. All I knew is that my body is suddenly screaming at me to get away as fast as I possibly could. That I could die if this touches me.

The disgusting arm suddenly starts to extend outwards at toward me at an incredible pace. Thought if both of my legs work properly I could have easily gotten away.

It was no wonder that Assassin was smart enough to injure my leg first before attempting this. So all I could do was watch as the arm came toward me, with any attempt to move my leg resulting in intense pain and forcing me to stop.

"It seems this is over." I could hear Ruler sadly say. And frankly, I'm inclined to believe her...

I watched in horror at it got closer to closer And as it got close enough to touch my chest.

But then Assassin was blasted away by a torrent of lightning that seems to appear from the sky. He skimmed on the ground a bit, but then jumped back on his feet. Though he was twitching a bit due to being struck by lightning.

"I'm not going to let our snow angel get touched by that disgusting thing." I hear a voice say. I look up to see Akeno floating up in the sky, wings and all out and proudly showing. "I believe I need to teach what happens when you mess with us, Mr. Servant."

But I very nearly broke out into a panic when I saw her damn wings. It took nearly everything I had to control myself...

Having just contained myself. I then look at the fight of Akeno engaging with Assassin. Or well, trying to strike him down with Lightning, all the while Assassin was swiftly dodging any bolts that came his way. Any of his daggers that he tosses were quickly blasted away by lightning. There was... a sadistic look on her face every time she got close to hitting him.

Still, having gotten myself together. I grab the dagger that was in my knee an-

GAH!? OH god, why did I think that was a good idea?! WHY!? I cover my mouth to try to make my screaming not that loud... It hurts so much... So much blood. You think I'd get used to seeing a lot of blood...

Still. It hurt so much I...

I slowly and painfully stand back up, my bloody leg shaking as it tries to hold me up.

I then take a step forward.

Assassin notices me.

I then take another, painful step forward.

I could tell at this point he knew he was outnumbered 2 to 1. And that he didn't like those odds.

I then scream and start running toward him. Ignoring all the pain that I'm feeling right now.

And my god is it a lot. It's really stupid and I shouldn't be doing this. But I this point I didn't care. My anger from today is like a broken dam. At this very moment, all I want is to beat the crap out of him,

This Assassin clearly knows he outmatch now, he can't dodge Akeno's magic and take me on at the same time. Maybe by ourselves, but not if we're fighting together.

He then turns away and making a run for it.

I was NOT going to let him get away.

"Don't you dare try to run you coward!" I scream at him. Pointing my hidden blade at him. I refuse to let him run!

"AIR STRIKE!" I scream as loudly as possible. Akeno couldn't help but pause and look at due to just was... angry I sound.

But with my words, the torrent of deadly wind was unleashed. Surging toward its unfortunate target. He even looks back to see the wind coming towards him. And for a second, reveals the golden blade that hid underneath.

I didn't care of the force of the attack send me flying back. All I care about was hitting and completely destroying Assassin. I've had enough of today.

And when my wind reaches him I smile as he... Hops on it...?

He... he's suddenly riding my Airstrike! propelling him forward far faster then he was ever going before. Using it as a way to ensure his escape...

What... That's... not what should have happened. He... He shouldn't be able to do that!

Akeno wouldn't be fast enough either... Speaking of her, she then slowly comes down toward me.

As she asks if I'm alright. I let out a scream in frustration.

"Damit! This is my fault, we could have had him...!" I yelled. Clearly mad at myself for letting assassin get away.

"Now now, don't worry Isai. We'll make sure to find that man and make him pay.." She said in a delighted, but dark tone... and this was someone I looked up to?

"Unlikely." I could hear Ruler say behind us. Both of us look at her with questionable faces. "Assassin's Presence Concealment will make it impossible to even track him."

"Is that so..." Akeno solemnly said. Glancing at my hands for a second. As if making a mental note. I get the feeling That I won't like that in the future, but I ignore it. "Oh also..."

She then turns to Ruler.

"Why didn't you help our little snow angel here?" She sweetly asks her though she could tell she meant anything but sweet.

"With the exception of certain conditions. I cannot interfere with a battle between two Servants. And How I feel about the matter is irrelevant." Ruler states.

"Don't be mad at her..." I let out. Having calmed down ever so slightly. "She just doing her job... thought it would have been nice if she helped. I understand why she didn't."

Akeno put on her 'thinking' face.

"Well alright!~ But we're still going to have a long talk after this miss Ruler~" Akeno said with a giggle... Looking a Ruler, she was uneasy about her.

"What about you?" Ruler then said after shrugging off that feeling. And very unhappy that one of the Devils followed them. "You shouldn't be here."

"Well, Buchou just wanted to make sure Isai here was safe and sound, so she sent me to find you two after a little bit. You are a servant after all. And while you may be Ruler, that doesn't mean we can fully trust you to not attack her. And it is our Territory after all. Can't have any unwanted guest around. Which you two did run into." Akeno explained

...

...

I sigh. Having fully cool off due to these two.

"Let just go and get Ruler's stuff? you two can sort out your problems once we get back to Ai's place." I said.

"Yes, this fight has delayed us long enough." Ruler agreed.

"Very well. While I need to tell Rais that this place needs some fixing up. I think it's best to stay with your two in case you get attacked again." Akeno said... And I can't blame her. Ruler didn't really want her to tag along, she didn't say no.

Thought I do look at the street we were on and well... fixing up would be an understatement. Airstrike really did a number on the place.

"Do you need help with your leg?" Ruler aks me. I couldn't help but look down.. to notice that it was already starting to heal.

"I... think it'll be fine over time," I said. "But some help will still be nice."

Ruler then helps me up, and while it was healing, I was limping a bit as I walk, so Akeno was nice enough to help me by helping me walk.

Assassin made sure that they were definitely gone when he appeared again. Even if he wasn't an Assassin, he would almost impossible to see due to being hidden in a black cloak.

"Almost had her huh? Shame that Devil had to come and ruin it all." He said to Assassin.

"It's too be expected, this is Devil Territory. One of them would surely notice." Assassin said. As he walks up to one of his Dirks and picks it up, putting it away for later use. "No doubt the Masters here have allied with the Devils. I believe we shouldn't target them for now."

"Yea, probably for the best. At least until they leave the Territory... Then we get her without dumb Devils getting in the way. Also, You know it's risky to be doing this right. What if they come back?" His master asks.

"We have better things to do than just wait and hope they leave town. And even if they did come back, I would be invisible to them due to my Presence Concealment skill," Assassin told him.

"Oh dam, your right. I keep forgetting it does things like that." He said.

Over time, Assassin was extremely careful and made sure to pick up every one of his dirks. Refusing to leave even one behind.

"What's so special about them anyway?" Assassin Master's ask.

"Nothing really. I just like them." His servant replied.

A/N: That's it for this mini-arc! Next will finally get to the next major act of DxD, the Raiser Arc! There will be differences and changes of course. So I hope you'll enjoy it when it happens! I also hope it doesn't take like 10+ chapters to complete it. But knowing me, it probably will.

As for this chapter. We finally get to see it when Isai's get very mad, but she is pretty justified, I mean, look just how much people have kept from her? She deserves to know too! Thought Kiritsugu did leave one, very important thing out. And if you know the Fate series, you know what it is. And I can't blame him for not telling her. I know for certain she wouldn't be able to handle it. She'd break, and in a very bad way.

Also, we have Assasin vs Saber! Or better known as "Isai isn't ready to fight other Servants!' Seriously, she would have died if Akeno hasn't followed them. And Akeno it sure to explain this to Rais. Especially when it comes to a certain, golden sword.

Funny enough for those that know how Assassin's NP works, you would have also known that it would have most likely failed to work on Isai. Thought that really wouldn't have changed the outcome of the fight.

Akeno got more spotlight this chapter too. I really like her character honestly. And I'm planning to have her be more involved as things start to shift towards the more Fate side of things. As while this chapter was more Fate then DxD, were still very much on the DxD side of things.

And for the Servant of the day is... Assassin! Which abc rightly guessed as Cursed Arm!

Master:?
Heroic Spirit: Assassin - Hassan-i-Sabbah
stats
Strength: B
Endurance: B-
Agility: A-
Magical Power: C
Luck: E
Noble Phantasm: C

Class Skills
Presence Concealment A+

Personal Skills
Projectile (Daggers): B+
Protection from Wind: A
Self-Modification: C

Master's Skill

Noble Phantasms
Zabaniya: Delusional Heartbeat(C), Anti-Unit

It seems this version of Cursed arm has traded some Agility for a bit more Endurance when compared to his normal Stats. Still, with those Stats, it's no wonder Isai couldn't hit him. She is lucky that Assassin always sticks to the same fighting style.

Anyways, untill the next chapter people!