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Chapter 2
Arthuria was spending time with her new daughter telling her stories of her life and how she was chosen to become king. Harriet fell in love with the stories of knights in shining armor and the battles her mother fought in Camelot days. It inspired her to become a knight just like her mom. She also wanted to learn magic because her new father is a magus and her original parents are also magical people. She found out about her parents when she read her mother's old diary. That she found by an accident during her time with the Dursley.
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"Mom could you teach me to become a knight just like you?" Harriet asked
Arthuria was shock by the sudden request from her daughter. Normally girls did not want to become knights. When she got over her shock she just smiled at her.
Shirou Emiya was just sulking in the corner, dark clouds hanging over his head muttering his daughter did not want to learn from him. When Arthuria and Harriet notice him they just sweatdrop.
Feeling bad at his dad's reaction, Harriet went to his dad.
'Daddy do you think you could teach me to?' Harriet asked cutely.
Upon hearing his daughter question, Shirou quickly recover.
'Why of course daddy could teach you my beautiful daughter' Shirou said this as he spins his little girl happily.
Arthuria just sweatdrop at Shirou reaction, their daughter already wrapped Shirou on her little fingers. Who would have thought their little girl would be Shirou the counter guardian weakness.
'Shirou' Arthuria said with a serious expression on her face.
Seeing Arthuria's seriousness he immediately put the same expression.
"I think it's time to tell Harriet about the prophecy' Arthuria said
'What prophecy?' Harriet asked confused
"Long time ago the Lady of the lake came to us and told as about a prophecy. She said that someone will appear here in Avalon. That person will inherit our legacy and that person will be Summon to return to the birthplace were that person soul originated. She also said that person will save the world". Arthuria said
'I don't understand' the little girl said
Both heroic Spirit just looked at each other and sign. They knew that even though Harriet is very smart for her age. They knew that she was just too young for this.
'We just want you to know that it's up to you to make your own destiny and we will support your decision. Anyway we will train you hard to help you to your chosen's path'. Shirou said this as he place a hand on the top of the child's head. Harriet hugged both her parents thanking them for their support on her decision.
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For the first few years of Harriet living in Avalon, Shirou was the one to teach her subject in school like Language, Literature, English, Science, Mathematics, Social studies and the subjects she needs to learn to pass Elementary to High School. Being raise in modern times he knew what they teach in school these days. He also teaches, how to sew, cook like a first class chef's, He also taught her manners, etiquette, how to act, dress and what it means to be a girl. He couldn't count on Arturia to teach Harriet girly things being a tomboy she was, Not that hid tell her that and she couldn't cook to save her life so it's up to him really.
Arthuria teaches Harriet Royal Etiquette, how to act around nobles, the society of nobles, politics, and war strategy. Being her Heiress to the kingdom of Britain She also taught Harriet what it means to be a Queen. So if she decided to take the throne she will not make the same mistake she did when she was the king.
They had to wait till she was a little older until they could start on her sword and magecraft training. They didn't want to overworked, her brain and body when she was so young and she was already a prodigy, they wanted her to enjoy childhood. So when they are not studying they would play with her. Telling her bed time stories when it's time for bed and they would cuddle her to sleep to lessen her nightmares. Sometimes Harriet would wake up screaming in her sleep dreaming about the things her Relatives did to her. During those times, the two Heroic Spirit could only comfort their daughter it break their heart to see their little girl in pain. The two Heroic Spirit silently vow to make those awful humans pay when they were, summon from Avalon.
Shirou would make cute dresses for Harriet this would make the little girl squeal in delight. The only clothes that she would receive are her cousin old clothes that would classify as rags because of the condition of it and it's too big for her, and that would accompanied with hateful words like 'Ungrateful freak, You better be thankful that were giving you clothes to were'. So she was very happy to receive clothes that are freely given to her out of love and not bitterness. She also get to eat delicious food made by her father, she no longer starved for days and no longer sleep in a cupboard under the stairs so she was very happy.
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A few years later
'Harriet it's time to teach you weaponry, magecraft and some other important things' said Arthuria
'Really! Then l can't wait for our training to begin' Harriet said with excitement in her voice.
'Yes, me too Harriet, me too' said Arthuria as a cruel smirk came to her parents faces.
'It feels like I just dug my own grave' said Harriet as she shivered at the looks on her parents faces.
For Harriet's physical training, even the term slave driver couldn't be used to define Shirou. He was like a demon trainer from hell, what happen to the sweet, loving and doting father. Shirou was practically squeezing the life out of her. Harriet had to do laps and push-ups with weights on her. Running till she dropped, sometimes he attacks her with rocks, blunt kunai in random intervals to increase her reflex, alertness and stamina, forcing her to always be on alert out of paranoia. Shirou would use different weapons to ambush her, Sometimes she swore if she was not fast enough she would be dead. When she gets used to weights he would add more, had it not been for immense will and determination to stand up to all the challenges she, she would be six feet underground with a tomb on her name on it. She was by now seriously thinking about the legitimacy of her parents claim on her.
Shirou then taught her what he knew about Magecraft from being counter guardian himself. He teach her elemental magic, projection, Reinforcement, crests, circuits, prana, od and mana, how to make her own crest, runecraft, How to transfer mana and prana, spellcasting, jewel magecraft, and basic Healing craft. He also taught her how to fight with different kinds of weapon.
Harriet was feeling a bit disappointed to learn she could only learn basic healing craft form her dad's. She found she like the craft and it got her interested it's unfortunate her dad only know the basic healing craft so she couldn't advance in it. Harriet took her studies and training like a fish in water
They almost had a heart attack when they found out what Harriet elemental affinity is. Harriet has sword and she was capable of manipulating all five great elements for affinity.
They only know one person capable of such feat. Rin Tohsaka was capable of manipulating all five great elements, An extremely rare trait for a magi her potential is such that will eventually be considered as one of the top one hundred ranking magi throughout the entire history of the Mage's Association.
So for Harriet to have six elemental affinities, they deduced it must be from her witch heritage. Witch and Wizard are capable of using more than an element, even if they have to use there wands to channel their magic.
They also found out that Harriet inherited Arthuria dragon magical core, inheriting blood, magic of a dragon, Makes her kind of like a dragon in human form. Due to inheriting the characteristic of a dragon she is vulnerable to anti-dragon weapon herself.
During her magecraft training she managed to recreate her own Gate of Babylon, Much to Arthuria's annoyance, and Shirou amusement of the situation in thinking of Gilgamesh reaction when he sees someone using his Noble Phantasm he'll probably yelled faker, well like they say an apple dosen't fall far from the tree.
Unlike Gilgamesh Gate of Babylon that was filled with treasures, Harriet gate was empty. She like the idea that she can store many different things and it will not be lost and nobody can steal her important things. It's also doesn't cost much prana to summon due to not having world treasures, countless weapons and Noble Phantasm in it like Gilgamesh Gate of Babylon.
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When it's her mother turned to train her she was just as demon tutor at her as her father was to her.
'Harriet, The best used a sword is to treat them as if they're part of your body, simply relying on the sword strength alone will not make you a master of it'. Said Athuria
'I understand' Harriet said.
'Well let us begin the tor-training' Arthuria said
'O-okay' Harriet said as she keeps on praying on her head that she survived the tor-training with her mom.
When she finishes her sword lesson with her mom she was full of bruises and scrapes she could barely walk.
Arturia taught her invisible air, prana burst and how to summon armor in battle, she also taught her governance, leading armies in battles, the dark side of politics, betrayal and conspiracies. She told her daughter what happens in times of war bloodied battle fields filled with human corpse, inhuman deeds, slaughters, slaves, what happen in prisoner of war the torture, heinous acts, and the darker aspect of humanity, she did not sugarcoat her words to make her daughter understand the severity of situation. So her daughter can make the right decision so they can avoid war. Harriet was beyond horrified on what happens in war. So she decided if she ever leads a country that she would avoid war at all cost.
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20 years later
Harriet was now 24 years old but did not looked a day older than 19. She stopped aging when she inherited Excaliber from her mother. It was given to her on her 19 birthday after she completed her knighthood training with her mom. She looked like an older feminine black haired version of Arthuria now.
'Harriet now that you completed your training here, it's time for you to return' Arthuria said with the sadness in her voice. They knew that this day would come. Harriet just nodded holding back the tears that threatening to fall.
'Harriet there are few things that you need to know before you go back' Shirou explained
'What is it dad?' Harriet asked
'First when you go back you will be back in the same age when you appear here, because only an hour has passed in the world that you came from. Time will rewind your body because technically your only 4 years old. Shirou said and Harriet looked like she will lose consciousness at any moment.
'WHAT then all those years of hard work, the blood, tears and sweats, will be for nothing' Harriet said. She did not like being powerless.
'Well your magic, and skill, will still be there but you have to train on physical aspect and you have to wait till you're a little older to use the higher level things that you learn from us, because it will cause problems due to having a body of a 4 year old' Arthuria answer for Shirou
'Also when you returned to your world find a body of water and drop a few blood in the water and use some of your prana and call the Lady of the lake and she will know what to do. Do you understand?' Arthuria asked.
Harriet just nodded with tears falling from her green eyes, as she hugged both of her parents and they hug her back. She did not want to leave but she knew that she couldn't stay here forever.
'Harriet my daughter live your life to the fullest, never take anything for granted, protect everyone that is important to you. Remember that will always love you and we will always be in your heart.
'Stay strong for us and more importantly for yourself and remember you make your own destiny. Also I want to meet my son in law and grandkids someday' Arthuria said with a grin on her face.
'MOM! Don't say things like that' Harriet yelled as she blushed in embarrassment.
Shirou's eyes widen in disbelieve and paled then he yelled 'N-NO, NO. NOT MY Baby Girl boys are evil you're not getting married ever' as shirou cling to Harriet, the two women just sweatdrop.
'Shirou its time' said Arthuria.
As Shirou reluctantly let go of Harriet, then he kiss her forehead for the last time, then Harriet walk several steps away from both her parents.
As Harriet turned to see the faces of her parents for the last time 'Thank you for everything mom and dad, and I will make you proud of me' Harriet said with a smile on her face as she started to fade away.
'We already are' both parents said.
