Maybe Goldie will drop the subject maybe not. But either way with how depressed Saber was being, Shirou and Rin decided to take her out on a fun night out.
"He said those things to torment you!"
Rin would insist this throughout the week.
"His whole goal was to end the world, he called you worthless
remember? He lost everything and killing you would be pointless so he chose to
psychologically torment you!"
Rin kept reassuring Saber with the same sentiment. And although
Saber was the master of masking her emotions, it was clear that what had
transpired during that night still troubled her.
"We'll take you somewhere really fun after school alright Saber?"
Rin shot a wink at her servant before turning to leave.
She bid the two farewell before turning to the television. She
still did not fully understand the programs that humans of this era found
entertaining.
"Magical girls? This is such nonsense."
The show only got more bizarre when the main girl looked eerily
similar to the master of Berserker. Feeling too crept out she turned the
television off.
Searching through the empty house for something to do, she ended
up finding nothing. Sighing, it looked like her only option was to wait for
Shirou and Rin to come home.
Living with Shirou recently reminded her just how mundane life can
be when she's not out defending her country.
Just as she was about to return to the living room she felt
something. The atmosphere tensed up. The feeling of unwelcomed presence gave
her a slight chill.
Anxiously the blonde girl made her way towards the door. Slowly
turning the handle she was in a position to strike.
Then she really tensed up, a chill ran down her spine.
Her instincts did not fool her; it was indeed an unwelcomed
presence.
It was Gilgamesh.
"A-Archer..!"
"Why the surprise Saber? I came to collect what I have been
promised."
Clicking her tongue she narrowed her eyes at him; her emerald orbs
flared with disdain.
"Come now Saber that is not how a woman treats her husband."
Assuming an aggressive position Saber stared down at Gilgamesh.
Materializing her armor as well as her sword she declared, "I avenge my honor
in battle."
The golden Archer did not feel threatened despite being at arm's
length of Saber; rather he was amused at her response.
"Come Archer, is this not what you want? To cross swords with me?"
"That's not how this works Saber, you agreed to my proposal, as a
king and a knight you cannot go against your own words can you?"
Saber froze for countless minutes before inwardly sighing.
Gilgamesh was still not taking her seriously.
Averting his gaze she turned to the side with gritted teeth. Once
more she tried to swallow her pride.
Her face softened up almost immediately; accentuating more of her
docile side.
"F-Fine... I did give you my word…"
Her barely audible voice elicited a taunting laughter from the
King of Heroes.
"Well said Saber, it is good a woman learns her place."
Grabbing her chin roughly Gilgamesh turned her head to face him.
Her defiant rebellious emerald orbs were absolutely delicious to him.
"I will make you regret valuing the lives of mongrels over
yourself-
-This I assure you."
Saber only intensified her glare.
"Now come Saber."
The man in black turned to leave but Saber did not move an inch.
Minutes passed and still Saber's legs did not move so much as an inch.
"Do not make a man wait." His voice was not impatient but mocking.
Slowly Saber shifted her legs forward.
"You are really pushing it Archer."
Chuckling Gilgamesh replied, "Am I now? I'm not physically forcing
you to do anything."
Taking in a deep breath, she followed him silently.
It was a long walk, at first Saber thought Gilgamesh was taking her to the church where he is staying but then the route was completely unfamiliar to her.
Every time she so much as made an attempt to talk she found herself sealing her mouth just as quickly.
What an odd feeling…
A mix of emotions that was extremely foreign to her. Never did she have a problem with confronting anyone but she found herself being timid…
…being scared.
"Absolutely preposterous…!" she quietly muttered with contempt.
Well this is an unusual turn of events after all…
She thought, slightly nodding to herself. Deciding to settle with that conclusion as to why she felt so awkward around him; she paid it no further mind.
The two blonde servants stopped outside a bustling train station.
Cautiously glancing around, Saber turned to face the golden king.
"What is the meaning of this?"
Her distanced voice filled with mistrust made her seem even more helpless than she already appeared to be.
"I do not want to see those two mongrels you live with ever again, they are an eyesore and I do not think I will spare them a second time." Gilgamesh replied with a smile.
Glaring at him, she shuffled into a more confrontational position.
"Relax Saber, I do not kill needlessly."
Saber did not ease up one bit despite his lax tone.
"I know that Archer. You're planning to leave Fuyuki instead of unnecessary conflict."
Chuckling slightly, the man in black leaned in closer to Saber.
Staring at her dead in the eye, crimson to emerald, he declared, "Not I, we."
She long since had an inkling feeling that was what he insinuated since the start of their conversation.
Flashing gritted teeth, Saber assumed a more aggressive posture. "You cannot force me to do anything Archer!"
"A wife follows the lead of her husband." Gilgamesh declared matter-of-factly.
"We have yet to marry!" Saber argued fervently.
Laughing at her disarrayed self, Gilgamesh moved past her into the ticket stand.
Like the stalking eyes of a predator, Saber stared at the King of Heroes' every move.
Casually walking back he handed her a ticket. But the Knight of Knights made no move in accepting his offer.
With an amused smile, Gilgamesh said, "I will not repeat myself Saber, we have been through this enough, are you going to keep your word or not?"
Seizing the ticket in a callous manner she intensified her glare. "You and I have a completely different idea on what a married couple is."
"Correct if I'm wrong Saber but your era should not be much different from mine as far as marriage goes." His taunting smirk did not ease up.
She did not respond to him. It was already obvious to her that Gilgamesh enjoyed riling her up. Turning away she stormed towards the ticket receiver.
Gripping her by the arm he pulled her close. Whispering in her ear, he said, "You gave your own freedom for humanity, now you reap what you sow."
She thought of swinging her arm free but decided against it. Always putting forth her 100% effort in anything she does, she cannot halfheartedly or unwillingly fulfill a promise especially if she gave her word.
And so with reluctance she meekly accepted his mocking taunts.
Just as she was about to place the ticket inside the receiver she pulled herself to a stop.
Remembering something critical, she turned to face the golden Archer.
"I need to tell Rin and Shirou about moving away first."
Gilgamesh studied her with a stern expression. Not liking how she addressed him with a an individualistic tone he said, "Try asking for my permission first."
Clicking her tongue in annoyance she averted his gaze. "Very well…" she quietly mumbled.
"Can I tell Shirou and Rin."
"Of course, you're my fiancé after all."
Clicking her tongue once more, it took everything she had to not snap back. But talking to Shirou and Rin would offer such a reprieve from her current plight; she rejected any notions of potentially ruining that.
Rin and Shirou could only gawk at the blonde servant when she explained what had happen.
At first Rin felt guilty then she was just dumbfounded.
"You need to stand your ground more!"
Saber's eyes darted the other way, unsure of how to defend her position.
She had hope Rin would understand, being a mage of traditional values, but then she remembered Shirou already corrupted such purity.
"I understand the need to defend your honor but Goldie himself is not one worthy of respect!"
"That's not true Rin! As much as I hate to admit it Archer does possess virtues of a king." She desperately explained.
But of course Shirou did not understand why she felt so obligated to carry out with what she said. And surprisingly so was Rin.
"I guess so." Rin tapped her finger on the table. If Saber felt that Gilgamesh was respectable then who was she to argue?
"I do not like him as person or as a Heroic Spirit but he is someone who is honorable in battle…" her voice slowly died out while finishing her sentence.
Standing up Shirou declared, "We'll try one more time in fighting him."
Rin groaned her disapproval but seeing Saber being so helpless she could not bring herself to argue against it.
"No, I prefer you not Shirou. If I really wanted to flee from my obligation then I would have done so by simply disappearing after the grail was destroyed, I cannot go back on my words."
Her sudden resoluteness took Shirou and Rin by surprise.
Gripping Saber by the shoulder Rin eyed her with pity. "But Saber, that guy is probably going to torment you as a way of revenge!"
"No doubt he will try his best to break me, he had already told me he wanted to see me regret choosing humanity over myself. But I will not yield."
Stupefied, Rin could only blink. Slumping back to her cushion she could not find anything else to say.
Rin glared at her red haired compatriot, mouthing to him to say something. Nodding slightly Shirou cleared his throat. "Saber if that's what you feel is right then you do that, but if you ever need help or change your mind you know where to find us."
Jaw agape in an exasperated fashion, the raven haired magus seized Shirou by the collar.
"Idiot! What do you think you're saying!?"
Flinching, Shirou gently pushed off the worked-up girl.
"Who am I to question what she believes in? It's her ideals, she should live by it."
"W-What!? You're a champion of justice aren't you? Go and save her!"
Sighing, Shirou looked at Rin with pity. "Sorry Tohsaka, I cannot try and change her ideals, if she wants my help I will gladly give it, but until then it is not in my hands to change her."
Smiling, Saber turned to face her former master. "Thank you Shirou, it seems your conflict with Archer really changed you."
Blushing from embarrassment, Shirou denied the allegations.
"Y-You two are helpless…" Rin mumbled, rubbing her temples.
