Chapter three, we're moving right along with this tale, aren't we? So, before I continue with everything, there is something I wanted to point out. I am absolutely crap at writing fight scenes. I admit it, that is not one of my strengths. Which is why I would like to ask for a little help while writing. Quality chapters are something I strive for. Since I am currently working on this solo, the quality of each scene would not be up to the standards I set for myself while trying to post chapters on a relatively consistent basis. Maybe, with a little extra help, I'd be able to attain those standards.
On to the Reviews!
Hellspam: that was something I initially never knew a ruler could do. But it makes sense when I think about it. As for her talking with Emiya, I guess we'll just have to wait and see, won't we? In regards to Shirou Pairings, I kind of lean towards either Rin or Saber. Granted I've only watched the first couple episodes of Unlimited Blade workWorks, I could be convinced otherwise. Also, Jeanne, Jealous? She would never be jealous! ;)
ZenoZen: Glad to have you on board, my friend!
F3d3100: are you and FedeStyleZ the same person? Those reviews seem way too similar. If I'm wrong, my deepest apologies to both of you.
FedeStyleZ: (See above comment)
Guest: ok, let's see if I can unpack that review a little. I get that Jeanne would have the ability to see another servant's name. As for Emiya trying to kill his younger self, I won't spoil anything. As for the story ideas, I'll see if I can try and scrounge up any inspiration for them.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Fate series, I only own MY OC.
CHAPTER 3 BEGIN!
(Alleyway)
"Riyoshi-" I could hear Shirou mutter. "What's going on, who is she?" Rin spoke up before I had the chance to respond.
"That Shirou, is a Ruler class servant. Only a select few are ever chosen to carry the burden and privlige of a Ruler class." Despite the nervousness I was feeling, the only thing I could do at that moment was laugh.
"She's correct Shirou, I am indeed Ruler's Master. Because of that, this war will be all the more interesting." Jeanne spoke next, her eyes glaring deeply into those of the other servants.
"I will make one thing clear. God does not like it when his children fight without reason. The war hasn't started yet. Make sure you get along until then Archer, Saber. Or should I call you by your true names?" True names, that's the first I heard about true names. More than likely I will ask her about that later, maybe tomorrow since I don't plan on going to school at this rate.
"Riyoshi! Please tell me what's going on. What's all this about being Masters?" I ignored Shirou, at least for the moment. I was more focused on Rin, and the two servants that almost killed me. Both of the servants seemed to be in shock at the mere thought of Ruler threatening to reveal their true names. Rin on the other hand, well, Let's just say I haven't seen her angrier in my entire life than she is right now.
"Damn you Riyoshi. Archer, kill him!" not a second later, Archer was after me. once again, Jeanne came to my defense. Her banner blocking the blow.
"I warned you, Emiya." She whispered that first part to the servant in front of her, so I couldn't hear that with any degree of certainty. "Pray that God above shows you any mercy, for I shall have none!" With that cry, I gave her as much mana as I could spare. Giving her more than enough to take the offensive away from Archer. Her banner shining proud with the night, I gave Ruler the silent command. 'Do whatever it takes to subdue Archer.' From that moment onwards, the two servants moved faster than my eyes could see. I knew Ruler would come out on top, I had absolute faith in her. on the other hand, I now had to deal with a very angry Rin. As for why she was angry, I could only take a guess. Perhaps she was angry that I got a Ruler class servant?
I didn't get much time to think, as she charged me. I could feel Jeanne's worry, 'I can take care of myself, focus on Archer!' I told her.
'Don't do anything stupid.' Was her only response. with my attention now completely focused on Rin, she would be hopefully, easy enough to deal with. At least that would be the case if Shirou and Saber didn't join in as well.
Had I been any slower in my reactions, Rin for sure would have knocked me out cold on the first strike. But Unfortunately for her, I had reacted quickly enough to block the strike.
"Why is it that you and Shirou get the best Servants!" Yep, she was mad, and exactly for the reason, I guessed. "Why do you have a Ruler Class Servant?" She came at me again, and again I parried it. If it wasn't for my Mana boosting my reflexes, I doubt I would have been able to effectively parry and defend as well as I did.
"As a master yourself Rin, you should have already known what it takes to be a Ruler's Master!" She was going for another strike, I had to stop this before things got too out of hand. Perhaps those years of self-defense dad forced me to take was worth it.
Now! She was open, I had to take the advantage. Enough to where I could get her to listen to any sort of reason. With a closed fist, I struck at the opening she unintentionally left. Those years of self-defense finally being of use. Knocking her down and unconscious in one strike. Hopefully, now that she's been beaten, she'll listen to what have to say. once she regains consciousness that is.
Jeanne came sometime after, dragging an unconscious archer along with her. For what I could tell, it must have been a difficult battle for her. Considering the numerous cuts along her clothes and face.
"Was Archer too much of a hassle for you? Some Ruler you are." Despite the circumstances, I couldn't help but throw that jab at her.
"These are just tiny cuts I let him give me." She pouted again, honestly, she was too adorable while like that. "And just so you know, you won't find many Ruler class servants. So, you're stuck with me whether you like it or not." A brief chuckle, that's all Jeanne got out of me.
I turned to look back at Shirou, hopefully with Rin and Archer temporarily unconscious, at least for the moment. I could explain everything without interruption. With a small sigh, I began.
"Shirou, when Saber appeared, she called you her master correct?" Saber was quick to respond.
"Yes, Shirou summoned me during a fight against Lancer. He looked confused about the entire situation. I regret I might have been too forceful in my initial approach."
"That's not your fault Saber, Shirou is new to these sorts of things. Isn't that right old friend?" believe it or not, I was happy Shirou was Saber's Master. Together, the two of them showed unmatched potential.
"But seriously, let me explain things as I far as I know them. You and six other people have been chosen to be masters in a secret war."
"Secret war, what do you mean?" This was going to take a lot of explaining, and unfortunately, I didn't have all of the relevant information. So, I was going off what little I had.
"From what I understand, there will be a Free-for-all across Fuyuki city. You and Saber here, have been chosen as one of its participants." A glance at Saber confirmed my statement to be true.
"But what about you Riyoshi? Aren't you a part of this, since you also have a servant?" A legitimate question. One which thankfully Ruler had the answer to.
"We play a special role within the war," she began. "Our job is to make sure you two and the other masters and servants abide by the rules the Gail had set for this war."
At this point, Rin decided to wake up. From the looks of things, it seems she's calmed down. At least for the moment, that may be the case. My question now was how much of our conversation did she listen in on?
"Shirou, since you happen to be a relatively new master. I'm taking you to go see my Mentor, you would learn a lot more from him." Rin didn't even spare me a glace. I guess it's safe to say she's still mad at me?
"What, you're not going to invite us as well?" Jeanne chuckled behind me. No chocolates for her, not for an entire week.
"I see no need to bring you along, you're not even a part of this whole thing in the first place." Nope, she still won't even look at me.
"Alrighty then, I guess we'll just take our leave then. Later Shirou!" Motioning for Ruler to follow, we left Rin and Shirou to themselves.
(Riyoshi's House)
"well, that was an interesting turn of events. Mind telling me why exactly you wanted to go out in the middle of the night for no apparent reason?" I had just gotten ready for bed that night when the thought occurred to me that I should ask Jeanne about what happened. And potentially try to explain why I suddenly dropped down to the streets without telling her.
"I will as long as you tell me what you were thinking when you decided to confront all of them like an idiot!" I should have expected her to be mad at me. Now that I look back on what happened, she probably had some sort of plan in place to deal with that situation. Then for some reason, I go and ruin the entire plan she had.
In my defense, she never told me the exact details of the plan.
"To make a long story short, a voice spoke to me in my head. Then somehow took control of my actions. I swear that's how it happened!" She looked at me for the moment, as if analyzing everything I had just said.
"For some reason, I don't believe you." Why didn't that surprise me?
"Well, believe it or not, that's how it happened. Now then, what do you think of archer and Saber?" Considering she fought against archer, it should have been easy for her to gauge their strengths. Assuming I understand what Ruler-class servants are capable of.
"Emiya and Arturia? For the most part, the two of them will be interesting players in the war. Although I do fear for Shirou's safety around Emiya." Her mood shifted when she said that last sentence.
"Jeanne, what do you mean?" at this point, I was concerned. Not just for Jeanne, but for Shirou as well. I had to find out exactly what she meant by that.
"Nothing! Just, forget I said anything!" That wasn't convincing, not in the slightest. "Besides, don't you have to get some rest? We have a big day ahead of us tomorrow."
Out of respect for her privacy, I dropped the topic for the moment. But making a mental note to have a serious conversation with her about it in the future.
"try to not let this affect you too much, you won't get any sleep if you do." Giving her that last piece of advice, I finally closed my eyes and went to sleep.
(Riyoshi's Dream)
"Saber, I am disappointed in you." A voice, a familiar voice. Who was that? Was it, me?
"You seem to be a master child! I need you to send me as much of your available mana as you can spare!" Distorted images, a cave… Where is this place?
"Summon: Camelot"
(Later that night)
I was sweating, was that a nightmare? I can't remember much of what happened, but what I can remember scares me. The only thing I can recall with any degree of certainty is a purple-haired girl with a shield. Other than that, everything is fuzzy. Looking out the window, it was still dark outside.
"I need something to help me sleep." Perhaps a thing of tea would help? Perhaps green tea would be a better choice compared to the blacks I normally make, just something to help me sleep.
"Being up this late is bad for your health you know. You'll be too tired to do anything." Hearing Jeanne's voice, scared me a little.
"Jeanne, what are you doing up?" She only gave me a concerned look before replying.
"I just felt something was wrong, turns out that feeling was correct." I didn't know how to respond. Did I just tell her what I was able to remember? Or just pass that experience off as an unimportant dream?
Perhaps it's best if I just leave it be, for now, leave it for when the dreams start to make any sort of sense to me.
(The Next Morning)
Today marks the beginning of the Holy Grail war. I only hope Jeanne and I will be able to survive it. Otherwise if one of us were to die, I don't know how the other would react.
It's become clear to me, from the moment I met her. I could tell that Jeanne and I need each other, not just as a Master and Servant. But as friends as well. We seem to compliment each other more than any other pair of friends I've come across, where one fails, the other seems to do well in.
"Morning, Ri!" Ri, did she just seriously call me Ri?
"Ri? First time anyone's called me that before." Was she just messing with me? Or was it something else entirely?
"well Riyoshi's too long of a name in my opinion, and Ri's a lot nicer sounding. So, I'm just going to call you Ri from now on!" Ri, I like that name. Perhaps I should start calling myself that? Perhaps it would be better if it just stayed between the two of us.
While her smile did brighten my mood a little, it didn't fully ease my concerns for the future. Starting today, I'd have to keep my guard up around Shirou and the other masters. It's obvious that they would take out a Ruler if they had the chance to.
"Whatever works best for you, I guess. Oh, there was someone in the church over in new Fuyuki I planned on speaking with today. Did you want to come along?" I believe his name was Kirei, or something similar? Anyways, one of the letters I receive from that organization said to speak with him as soon as I was contracted with a servant. Now that I had Jeanne with me, perhaps it might be beneficial to go do that.
"You're simply going to skip school again Ri?" Okay, since when did she become my mother? How gave her that right?
"Not like anything important is going to happen at school today anyways, besides there are some questions I need answers to."
So overall, I'm happy with how this chapter panned out. Got a decent fight in between Rin and Riyoshi, it was shorter than what I would have liked it to be. But overall, I think it turned out alright.
I hope you have a splendid day everyone, and I'll see you next time!