Chapter 2
Size Does Not Matter
Hey guys it is FateLancer17. I bring you guys another chapter. I was reviewed on my first chapter and I was told to improve my dialogue for the characters. I did so and it turned pretty well in length. As a reminder, all characters in this story do not belong to me. They only belong to their respective owners.
Library
It is the dead of night, Waver Velvet is watching behind a statue looking at the closed library. Then he heard the metal on the shutter being crushed open. He then saw Rider, also known in legend as Iskandar, King of Conquerors, and exit with books in hand.
Waver: Rider? What the hell? What do you think you're doing breaking the shutter open like that? Why didn't you go through in spirit form like when you entered?
Rider: I cannot carry these things while I am in spirit form. And don't whine so much. It sounds like you are some common thief or street urchin.
Waver: Well if you aren't a thief then what the hell are you?
Rider: Something entirely different. A cowardly thief sneaks away into the night full of fear. If you stride away bursting in song proudly, then what you are is a conquering king!
Waver: *snatches books* Just what I needed. Now get out of here! Get lost! Get lost now!
Rider: Very well! Then I will leave it to you to carry the spoils. Don't drop them. *Dematerializes*
Waver: Ah man! Why is this happening to me?!
Waver then fled from the scene towards the river where he would be meeting with Assassin. As he got there, he met up with Assassin who was sitting on a patch of grass.
Waver: Hey Assassin. *pants* Where'd you get all those!?
Next to Assassin was enough pastries that could practically feed the standard-sized children's birthday party. And according to the 2 empty boxes of cheesecakes and the shameless expression on Assassin's face with the addition of the bits of cake on her face tells the story.
Assassin: I was at the pastry shop in the city. I snuck in with my spirit form before having to exit through the front door with the pastries. *Says it with a straight face*
Waver: What!? You went through the front door!? Why didn't you use spirit form anyway?
Assassin: I couldn't carry them. Anyway, did you and Rider get what you needed?
Waver: *Sighs and looks at the books* Well, yeah. What's so important about these books anyway?
The books in his hand are an atlas and Homer's Odyssey.
Rider: It's important because we are preparing for war. And one cannot wage war without proper maps. Hey boy, where are Macedonia and Persia?
Waver: Y-You cannot talk to me like that! I'm your Mast—
Rider's sudden glare made Waver scared as he stepped back and fell on his behind next to Assassin who was just eating the pastries she stole.
Rider: I am well aware of my status as Servant, and yours as my Master. I am sure Assassin here knows of that as well. Right?
Assassin merely nodded as she is currently eating her third cheesecake.
Assassin: And to follow that Master. We did, in fact, form a pact with you, so there is no need to remind us of our statuses.
Rider: But I am interested in learning where all my old territories are located.
Waver pointed out the location of Macedonia and Persia on the atlas. Waver was waiting for his reaction only to find it to be unexpected.
Rider: *Laughs* I spent my life conquering that land, look how puny it is! Very well! I can't wait to get started. All right then, where exactly on this map are we at right now? *Waver pointed that out* So, on the other side of the continent? Good news indeed. This will guide us well in the coming battles. First to the other side, west, as fast as we can. And we shall rule ever land as possible. Macedonia will throw us feast when I return.
Assassin: Did you say feast?
Rider: Yes! As much food as you want!
Assassin's eyes were lit up in all the type of foods she could have.
Waver: Hey! Don't tell me you guys forgot about the Grail War?
Rider: Oh, that's right. I need to ask you about that. What is your wish for the Grail?
Waver: Why do you care of what I am going to do?
Rider: If you are planning to rule the world, then I would say that we are rivals.
Waver: No! I don't want that. I just… I just want people to treat me fairly. I want to make all those idiots at the Clock Tower who never even bothered to give me a chance to admit to me that they are wrong!
Rider: Small! *Slap* Small! And narrow-minded! And stupid! You mean to tell me in this battle, your only concern is your ridiculous reputation? You dare call yourself my Master? What a terrible disappointment you are! If you wish so desperately for others to fear or respect you… *Picks him up by the sweater* Perhaps, you should try using the Holy Grail's power to grow another thirty centimeters and add a little bit of muscle. Besides, Assassin is in fact taller than you.
Rider placed Waver down next to a standing Assassin who is really taller than him by a few centimeters. Assassin looked at Waver's cheek where Rider slapped him. She applied a wet cloth on it to help. Waver would've blushed from the action from the female Servant if it weren't for the anger for Rider.
Waver: He's supposed to my Servant! He shouldn't be talking to me like that! *Holds out Rider's Command Seals* By the Holy Grail with my Command Seals, I order you, Iskandar, King of Conquerors—Calm down Waver. Command Seals can only be used to have your Servant obey absolutely only three times. If I use them all, I would no longer have control over him. *sighs and sits down* As long as I get the Holy Grail, it doesn't matter. I don't give a damn about what you do after that—
Rider: Enough boy! I shall acquire the Grail for you as you wish.
Waver: You seem awfully confident about that. Care to enlighten me on how you are going to do it?
Rider: So you wish to know my power, right?
Waver: Of course! You must prove to me that you are capable of being relied on no matter the situation.
Rider only smirked as he stood up and brought out his sword.
Rider: I am Iskandar, King of Conquerors! With the swing of my sword, I declare my supremacy!
With a swing of his sword, the clouds in the sky formed a hole and a burst lightning struck near where they are. Waver was sent flying back but was caught by Akame for support. This time Waver blushed at the actions of Assassin. They watched in awe as there is grand chariot being pulled by oxen.
Rider: This is the ox chariot that King Gordius offered to Zeus. It's renowned reputation must be the source of my designation as a Rider Class Servant. If you want the Grail, then find me another hero or two, someone worthy for me to fight! Until then, I shall entertain myself by standing here and looking at these mounts. That won't pose a problem now would it?
Waver only nodded. He looked at Akame who was still holding him from being pushed back by the lightning strike although it has long passed. He blushes and Rider merely laughed at him.
Einzbern Castle, Forest Grounds
In the snowy woods, Kiritsugu, Caster, and Ilya were walking through the woods playing a game of walnut finding. Caster only wanted to come along because when he met Ilya, he bonded with her despite her calling him a pirate.
Ilya: All right! I won't lose to you, just watch! Pirate! You will see that I am great at this game!
They spent a minute looking around for a walnut. Caster already found some walnuts but didn't say a word since it would unfair anyway.
Kiritsugu: Oh! I found one!
Ilya: Really?! Where? I made sure that I didn't overlook it.
Kiritsugu: Caster?
Caster: *Points at the walnut a little bit up* That's the first chestnut bud today.
Kiritsugu: First point is mine.
Ilya: *Pouts before running to find more* I'm not going to lose! *Sees one* Oh there's one! Right here! You see? I found on too.
Kiritsugu: I found my second over here.
Ilya was outraged as she rushed over to see the bud that Kiritsugu found.
Ilya: Hey! That isn't a chestnut branch.
Kiritsugu: It's kind of Ilya. That branch is actually from a tree called a wingnut. It's almost like a chestnut. So as far as I'm concern, it's a chestnut bud.
Caster: *Laughs* By my count: It's Kiritsugu: 2, Ilya: 1.
They saw Ilya's anger going up as she pouts.
Ilya: That's no fair! No fair, no fair, no fair! The whole time we've been playing, you've been cheating! You had Pirate tell you where they all are!
Caster: I can tell you one thing, I never said anything because that would be unfair for you two.
Kiritsugu: Caster's right, besides, your daddy can't win against you otherwise.
Ilya: Well, if you're going to cheat, then I won't play this game with you ever again.
Kiritsugu: Please, I don't want that, I'm sorry Ilya, I apologize.
Ilya: Then will you not cheat anymore? And you, Pirate, will not help him.
Kiritsugu: Yes I do.
Caster: I would give up my good eye for that.
Ilya: Okay, then, I will challenge you guys in one more round. A true champion accepts all challenges.
Caster: *Gives a respecting gesture* I am honored Ilya.
Kiritsugu: *Does the same* Indeed, I am very honored, Your Highness.
Kiritsugu placed Ilya on his shoulders so that she can get a better look at a high elevation for any chestnut buds. As they are playing outside, Saber, or better known as King Arthur Pendragon, is watching from the window with Irisviel.
Irisviel: Is something on your mind Saber?
Saber: It's interesting. Your daughter, and Caster, and Kiritsugu are playing outside.
Irisviel: Are you surprised?
Saber: I was under the impression that my Master along with Caster had colder hearts than they are showing now.
Irisviel: Well, I can see why you would think that. Caster for one is a strange individual. It's also saddening to know that he does not remember a single thing from his life, even his own name. I am curious as to what he was like in life and know what lead up to him gaining a spot in the Throne of Heroes.
Saber: If that is really Kiritsugu and Caster's true self, then I must have gravely offended them when we first met. Especially Caster, who is supposed to be a fellow Servant that I would work with through the war. *Irisviel giggled* You don't need to laugh at me!
Irisviel: I'm sorry. I am just wondering if you are still concerned with our reaction when you were summoned.
Saber: Yes, somewhat. True, I did pretend to be a man in my original life but truly there is no need for you two to be shocked when you saw me.
Irisviel: I'm so sorry, we just couldn't help it. King Arthur's legend is famous throughout the world.
Saber: Well, if that's the case, do you think he might underestimate my ability, simply because I am a woman.
Irisviel: No, never, not at all. Then again, if he's upset like you think he is, I'm certain it's another reason.
Saber: Such as?
Irisviel: He's probably upset that all the people who are around you, the selfish ones. The ones cruel enough and uncaring enough to force the role of king upon an innocent little girl.
Saber: It was inevitable that it would happen. I'd resign myself to that fate. I drew forth the sword from the stone.
Irisviel: I'd believe that upsets him even more than anything else. Your resignation to your fate.
Saber: Well then he forgets his place. He hasn't the right to question decisions of those of my time including those decisions I made myself.
Irisviel: That's why, he said nothing about it. I'm afraid that Kiritsugu Emiya and the Hero Arturia will never get along with each other. He must have resigned himself to that fact.
Saber: He wants to use the Holy Grail's power to save the world, that is his and your wish, correct?
Irisviel: Yes, but you must understand that my beliefs come directly from him.
Saber: My desire for the Grail is the same. It is my wish to save Britain since I could not protect it in life. What you and Kiritsugu seek is right and just, something to be proud of. I even believe that Caster can agree to that.
Caster: You got that right.
Caster came in with some snow in his hair.
Irisviel: Caster.
Caster: I may remember nothing of what I was like in life, but I believe that I was out to save the world. It's one thing that I can imagine being the only reason to being in the Throne of Heroes. *smiles confidently*
Saber and Irisviel was surprised by his admiration and smiled back. With Kiritsugu and Ilya, Kiritsugu said that he won't be back from Japan in a couple of weeks. He said that Irisviel won't be coming back for her role in the War is much greater. Kiritsugu had Ilya promise to be patient.
Random House in Fuyuki
The serial killer, Uryuu Ryuunosuke, entered an innocent family's home and killed most of the family, leaving only the child alive. He used the blood of the family to create a summoning circle for a ritual to summon a demon so that he could feed it the boy. Then he saw on both hands, two sets of Command Seals appeared on his hands. The circle he made glowed and appeared a man whose eyes are like fish. He introduced himself as Bluebeard to Ryuunosuke under the Caster Class. He saw the boy who was hogtied and let him go after casting a spell from a book made from human skin. The boy was on the verge of leaving as he cried. Suddenly tentacles from demonic starfish were about to grab and kill the boy but a hiss of a blade can be heard and the starfish's screams can be heard much to Caster and Ryuunosuke's shock. The boy didn't even turn around, knowing that he was almost dead.
In the doorway of the room an elderly male alien who is less than a meter tall with pointy green ears and white hair. In his hand was some sort of glowing green blade.
Saber: Servant Saber, I am. *To the Boy and waves his hand* To the authorities, you will go with haste.
Boy: I will go the authorities with haste.
The sound of the boy felt almost emotionless as he ran out the door.
Uryuu: Hey! My sacrifice!
Saber: And you! *Points to Uryuu* The right to be my Master, you do not deserve!
The small Saber thrusts his hand forwards as Caster and Uryuu were pushed back by a mysterious. Caster went through the wall while Uryuu was knocked out. Saber quickly went to Uryuu and proceeded to cutting off his left hand with his Command Seals on it.
Saber: Find a new Master, I must.
Saber ran out the door with his high speed. Caster went back to see the mess and tended to his Master's arm, swearing that he will get revenge on the little green menace.
Near Tohsaka Manor
At a cliff, Kirei Kotomine is staring at the lights of Fuyuki City alongside his Rider Class Servant.
Kirei: I was just notified that the thirteenth and fourteenth Servants, a Caster and a Saber, has just been summoned.
Assassin: The final Servants have been summoned. Then it's time.
Rider: So… The fighting will now begin Master.
Kirei: Indeed, you are to leave here and proceed to Tohsaka Manor.
Assassin: And once that I arrive.
Kirei: The Manor is surrounded by a number of powerful magical barriers. But it should be child's play to you.
Assassin: *Laughs* Are you sure about this? I was under the impression that you are allies with Tokiomi Tohsaka.
Kirei: Don't you worry about that. Even if it means that you have to engage Archer and Lancer in battle, there's no need to fear.
Assassin: No need to fear Archer and Lancer, two of the three knight classes of the Grail Wars. *Proceeds to the Manor*
Kirei: I leave the rest to you. Eliminate Tokiomi Tohsaka at once. What do you think of this Rider?
Rider: I think this will go well. We just need to know who is watching. Hopefully, we can trick the other Masters of Assassin's elimination.
Kirei: You figured that out all on your own? I don't recall notifying you of this.
Rider: It is merely deduction. I know for a fact that you are loyal to Tokiomi Tohsaka and that in order for Assassin to truly be defeated, all of his personalities would have to die.
Kirei: You are smarter than you look Rider. I was under the impression that you have no interest in this and the fact that you haven't told any of us of your Noble Phantasm.
Rider: In due time Master, when the time is right and the right opponent appears before me.
Meanwhile, Assassin went ahead and get past all of the magical barriers with great ease and grace. He was about to take the jewel and deactivate the barrier, but a spear came out of nowhere and pierced his hand.
Lancer: You think that I wouldn't be able to see an obvious Servant coming in unannounced while I'm on guard duty?
He looked up on the roof of the Manor to see Archer and Lancer. Lancer was in a posture that suggested that he threw his spear.
Archer: Who gave you permission to look up at me?
Assassin: No need to fear that he says!?
Assassin was completely destroyed by Archer's Gate of Babylon. Many weapons pierced him leaving him a bloody mess as Archer spat at him. Lancer merely had a smug look.
That's it for the chapter. I hope you guys enjoy. Review or PM me if there are any concerns regarding this chapter. Now for Assassin's Stats.
Servant: Assassin
Master: Waver Velvet
Identity: Akame
Series: Akame ga Kill
Sex: Female
Strength: A
Endurance: A
Agility: B+
Mana: D
Luck: B (Just for funsies)
Noble Phantasm: B+
Class Skills
Presence Concealment
A: Akame has the ability to hide herself from enemies and will only be detected by the Presence Detection Skill
Personal Skills
Instinct
A: Akame's instincts in battle are what are known to be great fights. Her instincts allow her to fight and predict her enemy's movements. This complements with Eye of the Mind.
Eye of the Mind (True)
A: She is able to analyze all abilities when she witnesses them.
Noble Phantasm
One-Cut Kill Murasame: (B+) The deadly Imperial Arms that will kill her enemies with one cut. When she cuts her enemies, it will send a cursed poison and it will spread to the heart and kills them.
Demon Mode: (A+) In order to activate this, Akame must cut herself with Murasame and enter her Demon Mode. Her base stats will got up one rank and any stats at A will go to A+.