Chapter 5 Counterfeit

It's been a month since the Orlean singularity has been repaired. During that time a new singularity was about to appear like Scathach told Vergil in his dream. Around the same time Da Vinchi was going over her inventory of craft essence. She looks at her prized Mona Lisa and notices something disturbing about it. One it was not the one she made and two it was being sold at a much cheaper price than the one she put out.

"This is terrible. Who would do such evil and wicked things? If this continues all of humanity will be collapsed by this. This won't do due at all."

Elsewhere Emiya was explaining some magecraft to Vergil and displaying his twin blades. Medusa was reading a book off to the side of the room. He also explained that his blades are copies of the original, no more or less.

"Is it possible for a copy to surpass the original?" Vergil asked while examining the short blade.

"Nothing says that it can't." Emiya answered.

Mashu made her way into the room and sat in on Emiya's explanation. All of a sudden, the alarm goes off and they all head to the command room. When they arrived, no one was there. Olga and Romanini showed up a few seconds later.

"Commander, what's going on?" Mashu asked.

"I like to ask you all that question myself. I was in the middle of something when the alarm went off." Olga replied.

"If commander Olga didn't sound the alarm then who did?" Romanini is just as curious. The PA turns on passing a message.

"Test test. Ahem. Attention, several Servants and Master come to the Da Vinci's shop with your weapons. You have one minute. Make it snappy!" The PA turns off.

They reached outside Da Vinichi shop, however Mashu didn't see Vergil or Medusa on site.

"Where is Senpai and Lady Medusa?" Mashu asked. Around the same time she asked, they both casually walked past her.

"Let's not keep her waiting." Vergil calmly walks by.

"Eh? Senpai, when did you get here?"

Once they reached Da Vinchi workshop, she took a look around to see who was all there.

"Emiya, Medusa, Mashu and Master. That's all I get? Am I that unpopular?"

"Well yea. If you fix that attitude of yours, maybe people will like you more." commented Romanini.

"Ugh, why are you here Romanini? I wish you didn't come here."

"Naturally, if I'm curious about something I'll check it out." Romi replied.

"Enough, Da Vinchi called us for a reason, so explain what's going on." Olga getting to the point.

"Always serious and business only. You never find a man if you don't loosen up a bit, right Director chan?"

"Da Vinchi!" Olga yelled.

"I know, I digress a bit."

Da Vinci shows them a craft essence of the Mono Lisa. The initial glance no one noticed anything. She points out the small smirk, in addition the technique was lacking but they have the passion. Since it looks like her Mono Lisa, it was sold at a much cheaper price and out-dated the original. Da Vinci continued with her explanation.

Da Vinchi requests Vergil to find the culprit and put a stop to their evil plot. Vergil just looks at her saying that it is a waste of his time. Shortly after the alarm goes off again. This time a singularity has been observed. Olga heads to the command room and has the team begin to analyze it.

Chaldea is currently analyzing the new singularity.

In the meantime, Mashu was walking down the hall heading to Vergil room. She knocks on the door and then enters. Mashu was surprised to see Medusa was also in his room. She was reading a book while laying on Vergil's back, who was doing one handed push ups while reading a book about this world's magecraft as well at the moment. Medusa mentioned it was to find something useful for him and required her assistance. He has been at it for a while. Mashu informed them that they were needed in the Command room. Vergil showered and changed, then headed out to the command room with Medusa and Mashu. Olga was there with the team analyzing the singularity. The location was in Paris, France and time is unknown.

"We've analyzed it over and over again, but this is all that's come up. The only thing left to do is to go there and investigate it." Olga debrief Vergil.

"This town is called Lousive..Unfortunately we don't know when or where this time period takes place." Mashu commented.

"Perhaps that's where the Servant is." Vergil thought to himself.

"We will make preparations for you and your team. You leave in 24hrs." Olga informed Vergil.

"Very well."

Vergil and his group leave the command room and begin preparing. The only information they have is that it's related to Orleans. Mashu went to see if she could find any clues. In the meantime Vergil and Medusa went for a bit of training. Medusa has recently ascended and gained more power and wanted to test out her abilities as well. They entered the bamboo forest and went to the area that had the circular arena. This time Medusa would engage in 10 targets instead of 5. The humanoid golems were armed with a sword this time. Vergil sat outside the area and watched Medusa engage in her targets.

The golems all can at once this time. Medusa removed her mask revealing her eyes and turned them all into stone. Next she placed a hand on the ground and her chain daggers came up and pierce all their heads. Afterwards another 10 came and engaged her. In an amazing burst of speed, Medusa dash through them with such force that they were sent flying. Using that opening she threw her daggers at one of the golems and impaled it. Then she swings into one group and then another group and then slams it to the ground. Medusa then does a front flip towards the impaled golem and stomps its head into the ground, crushing it. Medusa does a backflip to create some distance and place her hand on the ground. She then activates a smaller and quicker version of Blood Fort Andromeda, destroying the remaining golems.

"It seems your new skills are suited for multiple targets." Vergil commented

"That seems to be the case. The last one seems to drain the targets of their mana. However for a larger scale it will take a bit of time. So it's best not to use it very often."

"I'm sure we can find other uses for it." Vergil replied.

"It can be a useful trap with enough preparation."

"I need you to enter your Spirit form. I need to try something."

"Very well." She replied and went into spirit form.

Vergil closed his eyes and began to concentrate his senses on the surrounding area. He is able to sense many things but he was able to sense a Medusa in spirit form just barely due to their connection. Vergil would have to look into this matter later.

"There is one other thing I would like to test out in the future."

"What could that be, some kind of combo for the two of us?" Medusa teases, but Vergil was serious about it.

"You're serious about this aren't you?"

"Very."

"I don't think I've shown you my noble phantasmal yet."

"In time I'm sure I will see it."

"Hmm. You continue to surprise me. I wonder if such a thing is even possible?"

"We'll just have to train and find out won't we."

"I look forward to seeing the end result."

"As do I."

After training they headed back to the room. Medusa continued to read her book while Vergil reviewed the findings for the upcoming for the singularity.

"What do you think of this singularity?" Vergil asked Medusa.

"Hm? It looks almost like a more modern version of the previous singularity but there is something unsettling about it."

"Unsettling?"

"It's hard to say from here, but I'll know more when we get there."

Vergil took a closer look and noticed there wasn't much out of place. Vergil instincts are telling there is something there. In addition, the woman he met in his dream (Scathach) informed him that acquiring this servant would not be easy and reality wasn't kind to this servant. Vergil has not been in this world too long. The identity of this servant is up in the air. Medusa already mentioned that there won't be anything else they can determine until they get there so he will leave there for now. Vergil closes the visual image and sits in a chair next to the bed. Medusa passes him a cup of tea and snacks. They engage in small casual conversations not related to the investigation.

The next day came for the investigation of the singularity. Vergil and Medusa head to the command room where everyone else was waiting. Emiya and Da Vinci were also there waiting for them.

"Da Vinci? This is unusual for you to come along?" Vergil pointed out.

"I will help you catch the culprit. Plus I need to get some fresh air." Da Vinci replied

"Once she has decided on something, there is no talking her out of it." Olga points out.

"Emiya-san." Da Vinci calls out to him.

"Tch, i was spotted."

"Emiya senpai, aren't you coming with us?" Mashu asked him. He replied with a list of things to do like cleaning his weapon and room, rice cooker and talking to a staff member about the operation system and he referred to them as a Servant's additional duties.

"Heeei. Those are indeed important senpai, however I have already cleaned all the rooms, so there is no need to worry about them. Won't you come with us Emiya senpai?" Mashu asked with an innocent expression.

"Alright, I'll come. I'm just not very good with these kinds of things." Emiya replied.

"Thank you senpai. The more the merrier." Mashu smiled.

"If I didn't know any better, Mashu can be persuasive sometimes. Is that a new skill of hers?" Vergil asked

"Who can say. She is so pure and innocent that some people just can't help it." Medusa replied with a small smile.

"I'll remember that the next time she asks me something." Vergil replied.

"All right everyone let's go over your mission." Olga gathered everyone around for their mission brief.

"A new singularity has appeared. Your mission is to investigate the singularity and retrieve the Holy Grail. We will provide support from here in addition to any intel that will assist you on your mission. Are there any questions?"

"Let's just get this over with." Replied Emiya.

"Agreed." commented Vergil

Paris, France

They were ray shifted outside of a town. Vergil looked around to make sure they had everyone. Medusa, Mashu, Da Vinci, Emiya and himself were all Vinci was taking in the scenery.

"My first rayshift, how exciting it was. Alright everyone let's go and get this investigation going shall we." Da Vinci being cheerful and leading the way

"I've never seen her so happy and excited about work." Mashu commented

"Must be a change in pace and scenery." Medusa replied.

While heading into town Vergil could sense something about the town but he couldn't quite put his finger on it but he would stay on the lookout. In addition he felt a familiar presence but something was interfering with getting a read on them. It must be fate that he would find this servant, since he can feel them so far out.

They walked into town and it was quite lively. It was a giant marketplace selling all sorts of items that you can think of near the museum. They walked through the market looking for any kind of leads. Mashu and Emiya went one way and Vergil, Medusa and Da Vinci went another direction.

"How is that new mystic code working for you after you got back from Orleans. I made the adjustment you requested and threw in a few functions."

"It is very satisfying." (DMC3 attire)

"It certainly catches the ladies' eyes. So watch out for that."

"Hmnp. That is the least of my worries."

"Hey you should get Lady Medusa something while you're here. Rewarding your Servants for their hard work can go a long way." Da Vinci nugging at Vergil.

"Da Vinci, we are currently in the middle of something but I'll keep that in mind."

"I know, but it's Parris, France. Do I need to say anymore? You never know when you will be in this city again with everything that is going on. Live a little."

"Now is not the time to indulge in such activities." Vergil and Da Vinci look over and see Medusa looking at flowers.

"That comes later." looking back at Da Vinichi.

"Hoo, looks like you have something in mind. Alright, l look forward to seeing that." Da Vinci had a smug look on her face.

Vergil, Medusa and Da Vinci continue to walk around the marketplace when Da Vinchi notices a stall selling paintings. They head over to the stall and examine the paintings.

"What do you make of it?" Vergil asked Da Vinci.

"We are definitely on the right track here. The same skill as the one in my workshop."

"Looks like this person is taking a different approach." Medusa points out.

"Then this is another counter fit?" Vergil asked.

*Nods* " Look at these. It's no longer copying something but striving to be its own thing. The pictures are different, but the concept is the same. They put a lot of effort into these. In time, this person will become an amazing artist." Da Vinci commented. Da Vinci went to talk to one of the clerks. Vergil and Medusa continue to look around at the paintings. Vergil noticed a small painting that caught his attention. He looked around before examining the painting and everyone was currently occupied with something.

Vergil looked at the painting and was a little impressed with it. A man in a blue coat fighting monsters and a tower behind it with a woman in it, waiting for him.

"Master, Da Vinci has something for us." Medusa informed Vergil. Vergil put the painting back where he found it.

"What do you have?" Vergil asked.

"They are allowing us to speak with the supervisor about their products." Da Vinci replies.

"I've already given the cordenence Emiya and Mashu. They will meet us there. Vergil placed the painting back where he found it and left the area. They were escorted by the staff member into a waiting area. Shortly after they got to the waiting area, Vergil received a message from Mashu.

"Master, we found something you definitely need to take a look at." Mashu talked through the com and gave her location.

"I'll handle this and catch up." Da Vinci commented.

Vergil and Medusa head out to Mashu and Emiya. They met up outside a room and Emiya walked into the room first and then the rest followed.

"Is this a joke?" Vergil is not amused.

"We thought the same thing, however this is what you expect it to be. This workshop is a counterfeit to Da Vinchi."

Vergil and Medusa looked around the room and everything was exactly like her workshop. Shortly after Da Vinchi comes in and is shocked to see the workshop.

"What the hell is this?" Da Vinchi in shock

"Someone decided to set up shop here." Vergil replied.

"This has got to be a bad joke." replied Da Vinchi

"Nonetheless. What did you find out?"

"The manager stated that there are several shops around town. As for the source they are not able to disclose that information."

"Hmm. Then we will need to check out the other shops in the area to uncover the source."

"Let's search for more information about where the other shops are and plan our next move from there."

"Agreed."

"There is something else. There is something unpleasant about this place. Be on your guard, all of you." Vergil cautions them.

The uneasy feeling Vergil felt before they entered town just got stronger for a moment. They left the room and began to make their way outside when suddenly there was a massive earthquake that shook the town.

A massive tower appears from underground. It stretches high in the sky like a skyscraper. The people pack up quickly and scatter like the wind. After the tower stopped many strange creatures came out of the tower and attacked the town and people. Everyone began to head outside. Medusa and Vergil were the last ones to leave the room. Medusa heard a noise behind her and was surprised at what she saw. Vergil somehow was crackling with more power and his appearance was flickering back and forth between his human and demon form (Sin Devil trigger form). Vergil examining his hand noticed the flickering.

"Vergil? What is that?"

"I'll explain later. We will need to pick up the pace. It is about to become troublesome from here on."

"What troublesome thing would that be?"

"Demons. Olga are you picking this up on your end?" Vergil asked her.

"Yes. Looking at things from our end, quite a number are appearing and their numbers keep increasing." Olga replied.

"Demons? Would the appearance of the tower be the cause?"

"No, something else must be inside causing this. Hmm? Looks like a devil has awakened inside you. You even have gained more power as well."

Looking at Medusa who was crackling with purple aura mana. What was strange is that the mana form a figure of Medusa he only recently seen back in the inner dream world.(Something like Nero DMC4 devil trigger). There was a purple the flash, by appearance nothing looked any different except Medusa's hair was a darker purple and she was a little more muscular and toned.

"Are you alright?" Vergil asked.

"I'm fine." Medusa(?)

"Let's go." As he walked passed her. There was an explosion outside.

Mashu and the rest of the group were fighting off a group of lesser demons (lesser Stygian). What they lack in strength they will make up in numbers. Mashu and Emiya took point while Da Vinchi provided support in the rear. Emiya made good use of his close and range weapons. Using his bow to take out larger and his twin blades to clean up the stragglers. Mashu also took care of the stragglers that survived the blast from Emiya bow. In no the demon horde was eliminated. Vergil and Medusa(?) Arrived shortly after.

"Master, are you alright?" Emiya asked

"Yes, we just had to take care of some trash." Vergil replied.

"Glad you're safe." Da Venchi replies.

"These creatures came out of the tower. They don't appear to be strong but they are somewhat sturdy." Mashu commented

"I've seen a lot of things in my day but nothing like this. What are they?" Da Vinchi also commented.

"We've looked them up in our database, but nothing turns up." Olga commented on the comms.

"The closest thing to that would be an Oni but we are nowhere near that geographical location." Romanini also commented.

"They are demons." Vergil replied.

Everyone turned their attention to Vergil.

"I've never seen anything like this. How about Emiya senpai?" Mashu commented.

"No, I can't say that I have." Emiya replied.

The next moment the environment began to change around them. The place looks like a fiery environment. A four legged muscular demon with a mask on its mouth appeared and made its way to the group (Imprisoner demon). It was hard to get a clear image of it because it was surrounded by a black fog or smoke of some kind. Vergil steps forward to take command.

The demonic creature had a simple and small mask on, however when it roared it had a massive quad mouth underneath it. It charger towards everyone. Da vinci launch an attack from the rear while Emiya and Medusa(?) went on the offense. The demon realize what's going on, shakes off Da Vinci's attack and charges towards her. Mashu intercepts allow Da vinci to get clear. The demon punches Mashu, she uses her shield to block the attack, sending her flying back. Emiya catches her.

"Careful. Engaging it at close range will be dangerous."

The same time Medusa(?) ran in and delivered a hard punch of her own, sending the demon flying back into a wall. Emiya launched some ranged attacks and Da Vinichi followed his lead. The dusk cleared and the demon was bruised all over. The demon roared at the Servants.

"Where are you looking?" Vergil appeared in a blindspot. The demon stops roaring for a second. Vergil performs a powerful uppercut followed by two powerful punches and barrage of kicks with one leg and destructive punch that sends the demon back into another wall.

*Badass*

Emiya and Da Vinci use the time Vergil gave them to charge up their ranged attack. Vergil keeps the demon busy long enough to Trick away out of danger and back with the team.

"Cutting it close Master." Emiya commented.

"It just needed a little softing up." Vergil replied.

After the defeat of the large demon, the black mist split in two revealing to Servants: Alexander the Great in his child form and Hecktor. Da Vinchi was just ogling over Alexander in an artistic way.

"Oh my God, you're so adorable. I just want to get naked and paint you!" Da Vinchi getting excited.

Da Vi actually went and did it, legs crossed and everything ready to paint. Mashu covered Vergil's eyes while yelling at Da Vainchi. Everyone just stopped and stared at her but she did not care one bit.

"Hmm, Not bad." Vergil commented while crossing his arms.

"Master, don't look! Da Vinchi, seriously!" Mashu yelling and blushing.

"What, I'm an artist at heart. Can't help it." Da Vinchi replied.

"Haha thank you onee san, sadly i won't be around long enough to be able to do that." Alexander replied.

"Eh? What do you mean?" Da Vinchi asked.

"That black mist corrupted and drained all of our mana. It won't be long before we leave this world."

"Can you tell us what happened and who made you." Emiya asked.

"Myself and the others were called back here and then we were attacked by two strange individuals. We protected our Master and aided in her escape. She is trapped somewhere inside that tower there which was the Louvre Museum. However, we were captured and transformed into what you just saw."

"Why did she create you?"

"I'm not entirely sure, but it was for my innocence and purity that brings her peace in mind. I was assign the role of the talented little brother who adores his step sister living with him."

"Assign a role?" Mashu asked.

"That was all she wanted from me without the unnecessary elements. I didn't understand it at first, but I came to understand later on. It's a romantic and girly wish but I don't mind it haha." Alexander commented.

"Who is she?" Mashu asked.

"That is a secret."

"What about you Hecktor?" Emiya asked.

"I would say to pat her on the head." Hecktor replied.

"I don't quite follow it, could you elaborate on it." Mashu replied

"A friendly, free spirited older man who's back from overseas who may or may not be related by blood. Haha"

"What the hell is that?" Emiya replied.

"Basically someone who cares for her. They also need to be gentle and sweet and do whatever she says."

"If she wanted that she could go get a pet. What is she, a spoiled child?" Vergil replied.

"What can I say, that is part of what makes her adorable haha."

"So a dandy-man who spoils you, I see." Da Vinci replies.

"Hey mister I have a favor to ask you?" Alexander asked Vergil.

"Let's hear it." Vergil replied while having his arms crossed.

"Please help save our master. She may be a bit stubborn but she is not so bad once you get to know her haha."

"Leave it to him." Da Vinci leans over Vergil's shoulder and answers for him as he looks at her and uncrosses his arms.

"Da Vanchi?"

"Leave it to master." Mashu stated proudly and smiled at Vergil.

"Et tu, Mashu?" Vergil was really surprised Mashu would answer.

"Thank you all. I can pass on knowing my master will be safe in your capable hands." Alexander smiled.

Shortly after, Alexander and Hecktors bodies began to fade.

"One last thing, be careful of the dangers that awaits you inside the tower." Hecktor advised them before they disappeared into thin air.

Vergil turns to look at Da Vanchi for a brief moment then starts to walk towards the tower entrance. Da Vinci looked a little confused as she expected Vergil to get upset or yell at her, instead he just carried on with the mission and everyone else followed.

"Eh, aren't you going to yell or scold me?" Da Vinci asked.

"It's already been decided that we will search for his master. We must move quickly, for we do not know what is ahead of us." Vergil replies

"Eeh, does this guy even get angry or upset, he is too well composed."

Everyone walked to the entrance of the tower. After they walked in, the doors slammed tight. They try to open it but there's a magical barrier protecting it. The only option now is to explore the tower. There is a stairway leading to many more rooms upstairs. They began to proceed to the stairs when they were sealed off and they pulled into the red area again. They are now on some sort of platform surrounded by water below them.

"What happened? We were just inside and now we are outside somewhere." Mashu points out.

"Look over there in the water!" Emiya points out.

There was something swimming towards them. A demon called Hunter was swimming in their direction. The Hunter jumps out onto the platform and analyzes them.

"Intruders. They are not the primary target. Proceed to capture and interrogate."

"Yup, he is definitely an enemy." Da Vinci points out.

"Let's find out what he knows about this place." Emiya ready his weapons.

The Hunter calls forth more lesser demons and one demon that has a female humanoid body with long hair (Witch).

Battle with the Hunter

The Servants and Demons clashed. The Hunter was performing hit and run tactics and firing range shots. Mashu blocks the range shots making it difficult for the Hunter to get a clear shot. The Demons inside the tower appear to take more punishment than the ones outside for some unknown reason. The white Demon was surrounded by a barrier and began to create ice looking spears, but Da Vinichi intercepts by launching her ranged attacks. A Stygian tried to ambush her but Da Vinichi delivered a massive mecha punch that sent the demon flying into a few others knocking them off the platform. Emiya and Medusa (?) were engaging the other demons when suddenly, the demons were surrounded by a protective barrier. The White Demon was glowing light blue aura and suddenly the was an explosion. Mashu quickly jumps on her feet and launches her noble phantasm. The unexpected blast knocked the Servants off their feet but they quickly recovered.

Vergil gives his commands to his servants as they battle. He notices that the white Demon has very quick reactions to offense and defensive attacks. Several demons appear behind Vergil thinking he won't notice them. Vergil unsheathes Yamato, taps the ground with enough force that the demons are launched off the ground. Vergil turns around and cuts up the demons into pieces and launchd them at the white Demon. The white Demon activates her barrier however the heavy barrage of demons forces her shield to overload and break. Medusa(?) notices the opening, jumps behind the white Demon and kicks her in the back of the head, causing her to crash to the ground. The demon stumbles to get up but Emiya not giving her a moment to breath dashes past her leaving a X slash's on her upper body. Da Vinichi with her mechanic arm punches the white Demon, sending her off the platform.

After some time passed, the Chaldea group were back in the base of the tower with the Hunter. The Hunter was not able to capture them and decided to just get rid of them. He fires at a couple of columns and pulls one down. The massive debris destroyed the floor and the Hunter latched onto another pillar before the ground got destroyed.

Vergil and his group fell after the ground collapsed from the fight. Vergil used his summoning swords to slow down the fall and Medusa(?) was using her daggers. Emiya was carrying Da Vinci. There was a lot of debris falling down and some of it was on fire. Vergil decided it better to get to the bottom before they get trapped or cut off from escaping. He discontinued using the summon sword and began to run down the wall with Medusa (?) falling to his lead. They manage to get to the bottom and head down the tunnel before the debris hits the bottom and cuts off their escape. Vergil felt a strong presence, but there seemed to be others along with that one. They walk down the long one way tunnel. Medusa(?) was unusually quiet for some reason and walked behind Vergil instead of by his side. Medusa (?) has not said much of anything since they left the store and the strange light. While walking Vergil felt a presence, the same one he felt when the Dragon Witch Servants attacked them at the camp.

"How long will you continue to hide yourself? Come out and reveal yourself." it was silent and Vergil was standing in front of Medusa (?)

"Who are you talking to, Master?" Medusa(?) asked while walking towards Vergil. Vergil draws his sword and points it at Medusa(?)

"Reveal yourself. I won't tell you a third time."

"Woah! Woah! let's not lose our heads here." Da Vinci attempts reason with Vergil.

"Master!" Mashu shouts.

"Tsk, looks like there is no point hiding it anymore." She removes her mask and the eyes that were revealed were not the one of the Medusa that Vergil knew. In addition, the seal Medusa usually had on, isn't displaying.

"Eh?" Da Vinichi and Mashu look confused.

"So, it's you from that time. Shouldn't you introduce yourself?" Vergil questioned.

"I have already done so. I'm your beloved Medusa mfufuf." Medusa (?) chuckled at Vergil, but he was not buying it.

"Hmph, Avenger Gorgon, Queen of the Demonic beast. Use me as you see fit and I will use you." she replied with a serious expression and Vergil spin sheathed his sword.

"It's been a while."

"What are you referring to?"

"You have been sneaking around while hiding in the shadows, watching me from a distance. Why?"

"I want to know if what happened that day was a fluke or not. I want to see what kind of master you are."

"Ho, so you're referring to that time?"

"Yes. I'm still not certain about you even now."

"I told you before, the times are not the same as they were during your time. You can judge that yourself."

"So you knew it was me?"

"I'm familiar with Medusa's presence..." before he finished Gorgon interrupts Vergil.

"Do not call me that!" Gorgon lit up with a light purple aura around her and her snake hairs came alive and started snapping at Vergil."

"Don't get so cocky." Vergil replied while showing a little of his demonic power *Sin Devil Trigger quick flash* Gorgon's snake hairs stop and begin sniffing Vergil. They gave a low hiss and looked at him and he looked at it. They lowered their heads and Vergil gave them a pat on the head.

"HEY! What the hell are you guys doing?" Gorgon shouting. Vergil and the snake hair look at Gorgon.

"Can't be help." Vergil replied, still petting them.

"Stop that this instance! And you stop petting them!" Gorgon shouted and turned a little red.

"Make sure you take care of her." Vergil talking to the snake hairs. They replied with a hss and nod their heads

"What the hell are you? You can't be human."

"I wonder, I could be just a powerful human."

"Impossible. It is not possible that one could be this powerful."

"You're welcome to test that theory at your discretion." Vergil replied and Gorgon gritted her teeth.

"This is not the appropriate place for that, besides I'm not in the mood." as she crossed her arms.

"Another time then. We need to get back and finish our investigation. Let's go." Vergil began to walk down the tunnel

"Wait. Aren't you afraid of me?" Gorgon asked Vergil who stopped and looked back at her.

"No, I'm not afraid of you." looking at her in the eyes.

"Hmph, you should be." As she kept her arms crossed and walked past Vergil down the tunnel.

"You should put your mask on. It will bring less attention to you." Gorgon looked at him, but he did have a point. Gorgon is the type that does not want unnecessary attention.

"Fine." Gorgon puts the masked back on and uses Gorgon Breaker to help with the appearance.

"Now that it's over, we should keep moving down this tunnel." Emiya points out.

They continue to walk down the tunnel. While walking, Vergil asks Gorgon about her manifestation. Gorgons only replied that the curse and inner world somehow made it possible and she can become active whenever she feels like it. She also mentioned that they have their own minds, and personalities but share the same body. They heard the sound of weapons clashing. A battle was taking place at the end of the tunnel. Vergil could feel the presence he felt when he arrived was stronger and more distinct now. Vergil's instincts were telling him that the Servant he was informed about. They exit the tunnel and into a type of arena. In the middle there were four large demons and several other strange demons and a familiar figure in the middle fighting them off.

"Master, some prey have gathered. Let's go pulverize them."

"Wait, not yet." Vergil moved in to get a closer look at the familiar figure.

"Master look!" Mashu points at the Rogue Servant in the middle of the arena.

"A Rogue Servant? This servant has lost a lot of mana." Gorgon observing. She looked over at Vergil who had an amusing expression.

"Jeanne D'arc, The Dragon Witch? What is she doing here?"

"You know that Servant?"

"Yes, we've faced off before."

"Spare me your lies, that is not possible."

"Believe what you, we'll talk about it another day. Let's see how this plays out."

"She won't last much longer if you sit here and wait." Gorgon commented

"I know, follow me." Vergil and Gorgon moved in to get closer.

Vergil wasn't sure if this was the same Jeanne he fought in Orleans. Olga did explain that after a Holy Grail War, that servants will store that memory but it will be a different Servant, next time they are summoned. However that was not entirely true with Rider Medusa and the Servants from Orleans. Vergil will have his answer soon.

Jeanne vs Demon Horde

Jeanne was cornered and fighting off the multiple demons. The little demons (Stygian, Pathos and Barthos) strength was equivalent to a Servants and is not something to shrug off, especially the larger ones (Tyrant and Butcher).

Jeanne was not sure how much longer she could fight, her mana was running low from fighting the demons constantly for the last fives days, but she still had enough strength to take out some of the demons. They had the numbers over her and she was surrounded, but she planned to kill as many of them as possible. The white demon appeared again and was still wounded from her last battle.

Jeanne waved her hand and set some on fire on one side, then turned on the opposite side and threw several spears to the other side. The white Demon was now on fire crawling on all fours like a person from the exorcist. Jeanne freaked out after seeing this.

"Eek! Ta gueule. Hiyah!" Jeanne shouted and delivered a hard kick to the flaming white Demon.

One of the large demons was upon her and swung its heavy arm at her. She dodged its attack and noticed it left a pretty large crater. A hit from the Butcher or Tyrant would end her. It was powerful but slow, however there were smaller ones to cover it. More of the Stygian went on the attack, Jeanne ignited her sword and cut them in half and set them on fire. Another Tyrant one was closing in on her ready to attack. Jeanne went to slash it, but its skin was too thick and it bounced off. The Tyrant continues its attack, Jeanne slides underneath it revealing its back side. It looks less sturdy than its front side, without wasting a moment she slash it and burn it. The demon falls forwards while on fire. The little demons began to move in, Jeanne drew her flag in her other hand. Jeanne best bet was an aggressive approach at this point. She continues to fight them off, lowering their numbers. Jeanne has lost her servants that she assigned specific roles and this place won't allow her to leave or have company. She does not know what to do at this point.

"I've defied all logic and odds to get here. I refuse to be a memory or a copy of someone else. I will surpass her no matter what." Jeanne thought to herself and she continued to battle the demon horde.

"I'm just about out of mana and they keep coming after me." Jeanne takes out another big one and several small demons.

Now more flying demons appeared and large demons surrounded by black mist appeared, Jeanne just chuckled. Jeanne continued to fight but it was getting harder and they were closing in on her. The Stygian picks up the pace of their attack, distracting her from the bigger demon. TheTyrant seized the opportunity and swung its massive arms. Jeanne reacts and uses the little ones as a shield is sent flying into a wall. Jeanne struggled to get up, refusing to give up and plans to fight to the bitter end.

"Guess this is really it this time." An image of Vergil brushing his hair back flashes in her mind and she lets out a small chuckle.

"Heh, he was pretty cool back there, he even protected a person like me. It may have been for a moment but it was kinda nice. I wonder if he would have really accepted me. The Dragon Witch. Well, would you?"

In the next moment, a shower of arrows hit the large demon creating a dust cloud, then something hit the front of the large demon (Vergil with BeoWulf), crushing its hard front causing dust clouds(Killer Bee), then it quickly moved behind the the Tyrant and launched itself and the creature into the air (Rising Dragon x 2). The dusk began to settle and Jeanne saw a familiar figure with a blue coat.

"I've come to retrieve my Servant. Stand aside." Vergil points at the demons.

"Seriously, I must be dreaming right now. Hehe" Jeanne commented while Vergil looked back and made eye contact with Jeanne.

"We gotta stop meeting like this." Jeanne gave a light chuckle.

"Speak of the devil and he shall appear." Vergil replied.

The Butcher ran towards Vergil. Gorgon used her chains, grabbed its ankle, causing it to trip and then jumped and stomped it in half and then jumped again landing beside her Master. Vergil draws Yamato. Emiya and the others assemble on Vergil

"Show me your motivation." Vergil taunts the Stygian and Pathos demons, it pisses them off and then they charge at him.

"Down you go!" (PJC SFX x 3)

*Awesome*

Vergil, Mashu and Gorgon charged in on the demons. Emiya and Da Vinci provide cover fire. They cleared out the remaining demons. The black mist that covered the larger demons faded away. Afterwards they split into the Servants that Jeanne made and gave a specific role to.

"What is this? I don't find this funny at all!" Jeanne getting angry.

"Onee-san." A strange and weak female voice calling for Jeanne.

It was the white Demon burned and crawling towards Jeanne. Black mist disbursed and Brunhilda appeared.

"Brunhilda!" Jeanne shouts and made her way over.

"Onee-san. I'm glad you're safe. I enjoyed our time together. Please escape and live on." Her last words before she and the rest of Jeanne's Servants began to fade.

"What is the meaning of this?" Jeanne had a confused look after her servants she made disappeared.

After clearing out the demons they met back up to where Jeanne was.

"Well this is unexpected. Are you here for some sightseeing?" Jeanne lightly chuckled.

"No" Vergil replied

"Then you are trapped in here as well. There is no way out of this place. I've been stuck here fighting these things off. There was no end to them."

"Why are they after you?"

Jeanne summons a fragment of the Holy Grail.

"How does she have a piece of the Holy Grail?" Olga asked over the com.

"After I lost to you, I took a piece of it and wished for myself. I made a wish to undo Jeanne d' Arc wish not to have an altered version of herself. An Anti-Hero born form the abyss of murderous intend and hatred. I'm guessing they must be after this, however this one was not used for this singularity."

"How do we get out?"

"If I knew how to leave this place, I would have left this shitty tower long ago."

"That is if you even know you can get out here. You don't even know where it is."

"I'll find a way out, no matter what."

"Fair enough. Let me ask you this: Even if you did leave the tower, where will you go? The outside is now crawling with demons."

"What? Demons? That's bullshit!" Jeanne looked Vergil in the eyes.

"We fought them before entering the tower. More will come and overrun this town. Jeanne knew Vergil was not joking about the demons being outside the tower.

"Then even if I did leave, I would be trapped here fighting until I disappeared. I guess this is hell."

Jeanne not taking the news too well along with the loss of her Servants. Losing her reason and motivation she didn't see much of a point in anything but to wait and fade away. Vergil doubts it would be that simple to form a contract with her after what she has heard about the situation. He can't blame her. Anyone who fought for their life to leave only to find out that they had no place to go in the first place, would truly fall to despair. In addition, the things you created were turned against you and even hunted you down to become like them would not sit well with anyone. However Jeanne was not out of options. There was still one option she had not explored yet and it's one Vergil's reason for coming here.

"Come with us Jeanne." Mashu comment.

"Huh? Why would I come with you? After I was defeated by you, I came here to be left alone, however I can't even do that." Jeanne barked.

".. " Mashu had no answer.

"We came here to investigate the singularity and one of your servants asked us to rescue you." Da Vinci answered.

"Why would they ask such a stupid thing?" Jeanne asked.

"They explained what happened. The last thing they asked before passing was to find and save you." Emiya explained.

"Why would they do that?" Jeanne questions.

"They care for their master more than themselves." Da Vinichi replied.

"Why? I gave them that role for my own amusement!" replied.

"They performed that role and more. Simply put, they were willing to die for you because they loved you, their master." Da Vinichi explained.

"How could they love someone as hopeless, vengeful and stubborn as me?

I don't know any of this and it's so confusing." Jeanne trying to understand her servants.

"This must be what Hecktor and Alexander were talking about. She is quite adorable in a way." Da Vinichi thought to herself.

After more talk she was still uncertain about her servants actions and the meaning behind it. Vergil observed Jeanne while she was talking with the others. She still hasn't accepted who she is completely. Just like how for the longest time Vergil denied his humanity because he considered it a weakness and how it remind of his failure to protect his mother and brother when he was young. Vergil looks at Jeanne.

"You and I are not so different." Vergil thought to himself.

"Deep down, you just wanted to be a protagonist?" Da Vinichi asked.

" Where can I find a person that can accept a person like me? After all I've done, they would have to be just as bad as me or worse. Does such a person even exist?" Jeanne asked. Vergil had a flashback with his time as V.

"I just wanted to be loved and protected but I was alone." Vergil remembers those times and looks at Jeanne. He highly doubts that Jeanne would ever express such a feeling to anyone because he wouldn't. Unless he had a reason to or if circumstances required it.

Da Vin and Mashu looked at Vergil who had his arms crossed.

"Master would accept ?" Mashu replied with a smile.

"Of course he would. He is a very caring person." Da Vinichi also added and smirked at Vergil who had his arms crossed.

"Yes, he is so caring, he travels to another realm to fight for you." Gorgon walked behind Vergil smirking.

"Et tu, Gorgon?" Vergil was not expecting. Gorgon to reply as well.

"A naughty master wouldn't leave a poor girl alone in this chaotic place full of demons would he? This is payback from before. Don't think I forgot about 'that'." Gorgon gave a small grin.

"Master, what is she talking about?" Mashu asked

"Who knows." Vergil replied and Mashu had a pout face. Da Vinichi detects something interesting.

"Looks like the Master is going to walk through hell." Emiya thought to himself.

Jeanne had an intense stare at Vergil. She was looking to hear from the man himself and not from others.

"Indeed I would. After all, I did suggest the offer. " Vergil uncrossed his arms.

"If you're willing to accept a person like me then I shall answer your call and wave my flag of vengeance." Jeanne looked a little relieved.

"I do recall telling you I could use your strength."

"Yes, however I didn't think we would meet again. After all, you're the only man I'll ever admit my defeat. So you will have to take responsibility." Jeanne leaned in a whisper to Vergil.

Jeanne was willing to follow Vergil. Deep down she was happy that Vergil would accept her and he confirmed it. Jeanne will come to learn that Vergil isn't some hero or white knight and they have more in common than she knows.

The only thing left now was to form a contract with Jeanne. Just as Vergil was about to begin the chant, a giant hand grabs Jeanne. She is still low on mana and not able to break free. The Hunter begins to drain Jeanne of her remaining mana so that she can't move. Vergil shoots a summoning sword at the hand.

"Target acquired. Beginning retrieval." The Hunter pulling Jeanne towards the open portal

Everyone began to race towards the portal. More demons appeared out of the portal and stop them. Vergil Tricks passes them and catches up to the giant hand.

"Don't move." Vergil launched a few Judgement cuts. *JC SFX x 3*

Vergil cut the rope and destroyed the mechanical hand and the captured Jeanne was released. She was slowly losing consciousness while falling. Vergil catches Jeanne and Tricks back his group. Emiya, Da Vinci and Mashu gave head nod to Vergil. Gorgon followed everyone's lead. Vergil began the contract chat but it wasn't working for some reason.

"Her mana is very low. She needs an emergency transfer." Olga explained on the comm.

"How do you apply that?" Vergil asked.

"For this situation you have to directly give her mana." Olga explained.

"You're gonna have to elaborate a little more on this method."

"Just kiss her and transfer enough mana then begin to chant." Olga explained further. Vergil raised an eyebrow. Around the same time the Hunter was preparing to step through. Vergil looked over and saw the Hunter proceeding through. He fires several summoning swords to slow the demon down. The Son of Sparda turns his attention back to Jeanne.

"Well, can't be helped." Vergil proceeded to kiss Jeanne.

A few seconds go by, Jeanne's hand begins to move and her eyes slowly open and sees Vergil kissing her, she blushes.

"What is this soft and warm feeling? What the hell? You're kissing a sleeping maiden? Don't think I'll let you off the hook after this. Just.. don't… stop. Damn this guy knows how to kiss!"

Vergil feels she has enough mana to move and begin the chant and extends his arm out.

Jeanne is feeling even more powerful now.

"I am Avenger. My flames and hatred will incinerate all. I accepted you as my master." Jeanne formed a contract.

Blue flames surround both Vergil and Jeanne. Once the flames settled Jeanne was back on her feet and fully recovered. Jeanne examines herself.

"So much strange mana and power. How do you have so much power?" Jeanne asked.

"That explanation will have to wait. We have other business to attend to first." Vergil getting back on his feet.

"You're gonna tell me what the hell are you when this is over. There is something you're not telling me! There is no way a human can have this much of this kind of mana!."

"I'm so touched, you're eager to get to know your master as soon as possible. Very well, prove yourself to me and I will tell you whatever you want to know." Vergil replied while pushing his hair back.

Alot went through Jeannes mind but the big question is why did Vergil save her again. He could have just left her. Could he be the one person she desired, not that she would ever admit to it. She would rather die than to reveal something so embarrassing. Jeanne blushed a bit after watching Vergil push his hair back up, watching it up close this time.

"Hmph. Such a simple task. I'll show you what I'm capable of." Jeanne replied.

The rest of the group has just finished off the demons and all that is left is the Hunter. Vergil and Jeanne are back with the group and ready to take down the Hunter this time.

"Go." Vergil commanded his servants.

End Chapter 5

Been busy with work and haven't been able to get much writing done. Plus looking for a beta on my discord.

Chapter 6 preview

Top of the tower

Vergil and his group reach the top of the tower. A amored's figure staring down at the town crawling with demons, waiting on the opposite side. A large gate hovered above him, which was part of the cause for the town to be infested. The moon was out now and it slowly began to rain. The figure noticed it had company and turned around to face everyone. It had heavy armor, a long sword and had horns bent inward. Everyone present was not sure who this figure was, except Vergil. Nelo Angelo, the dark past Vergil despises next to Mundus.

"You." Vergil stated with disgust.

'Master?" Mashu is concerned about Vergil.

"What's the big deal? Let's hurry up and crush this guy and leave this place." Jeanne walking up to Vergil side.

"Well I guess you do have a sense of humor there. This thing is personal. We must defeat this thing and bring this to a close." Vergil replied.

Mashu looked over where Nelo Angelo was standing. Emiya could see that there was some relation between the two. Gorgon was quiet and observing this figure that irritated her master. They watch their master and also notice a change in the air around him about this person before them.

"Master, your orders?" Mashu asked Vergil.

"Leave him to me." Vergil replied. Everyone steps aside for Vergil.

"As you command." Emiya

"Hmph." Gorgon replied.

"Very well. Don't go dying on me now. " Jeanne replied.

"Don't do anything reckless." Da Vinchi replied.

Vergil made his way to the center where Nelo Angelo was located. The two stared each other down and then drew their swords.

"What a heartwarming family reunion this is." Nelo commented.

"You got that right."

*Battle with Nelo Angelo* Nelo Angelo theme OST*

"If you want to save this town, you will have to kill every human in this town. You weak humans aren't capable of such a choice unless you're as heartless as a demon. Muahaha." Nelo Angelo taunts them.

Queen of Shadow

After retrieving the Servant and returning, the singularity was solved. Vergil and Mashu went to the summoning room. They were able to summon a few new Servants. Towards the end of the summoning, there was a black and red pillar of mana. Once the pillar of light was gone there was nothing there. Mashu was not sure what was going on and she was certain that a Servant was summoned. Vergil just brushed it off and left after Mashu welcomed the new Servants and he introduced himself. Vergil went back to his room and changed into some training clothes. Medusa laying on the bed reading a book. She was wearing large black sweater shorts. She asked him if he was heading to the training room. Vergil tells her he intended too and plans for them to start training their new attack. Medusa was interested to see how they will work this one out and change her clothes.

They headed to the training room. They reached the training room and found Jeanne Alter leaning against the wall with her arms crossed.

"What are you suspicious people up to?" Jeanne asked.

"The only one suspicious here is you." Medusa replied.

"We are here to train." Vergil informed Jeanne.

"Train for what?" Jeanne asked.

"Anything. One must always be ready."

"Perhaps I'll discover a weakness you have." Jeanne grinned.

"You're welcome to try." Vergil smirked

Vergil inputs the settings and they enter. After they enter, a strange magic symbol appears on the controls. They entered a bamboo forest and the sun was training area had ankle high water in it. Vergil was certain he had a different setting but paid it no mine. Vergil explained to Medusa and Jeanne what the goal for the training session was and then they heard a big splash coming from the arena but there was no one there. Then like a ghost, footsteps were walking towards them. A Servant began to appear out of spirit form. A woman in black tight suit, similar to Cu Culan, with purple hair and red eyes appeared before them. Scathach, the Queen of Shadow has appeared before them.

"Our long awaited meeting has come at last, Master." Scathach had a small smile on her face, standing with one hand on her hip and one leg in front of the others.

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