It was unexpected. All of a sudden everybody was praising Archer. If it wasn't for his two swords, it's clear that they'll doubt him as a servant; and even Rin as a master. It was late night when Archer would sit on his usual spot atop the castle. Other human archers from the kingdom asked the servant if he'd like some help in over-watch, to which Archer replied by giving them a cold stare before turning into his spirit form.

Rin was already asleep, and so are the inhabitants of the Tohsaka kingdom. It was only Archer and a couple of knights who were left awake at times like this. It didn't bore Archer to sit atop the castle, he actually enjoys it. The view from the top was magnificent. With his unhuman eyesight he could see various forests, shores, mountains, and even a kingdom located on an island far from where he is. His favorite is dawn. The sound of chickens cuckooing, the people waking up, and the sun rising is all beautiful to him. He finds delight whenever Rin goes up to him and greets him with a loud "Good morning Archer!"

But this time, there'll be something different from his usual routine

"Wha-?!"

Archer heard a loud scream from one of the knights below. He turned his attention towards it, and he saw the knights lifeless body. The knight seemed to have his heart taken, as there is a left hole on his chest. Archer quickly brought out his bow and an arrow, preparing to fire anytime the assailant shows up. He could hear his movements, but it's coming from different directions. He heard more screams of the knights, and each of them had the same hole in their chest.

Archer broke a sweat, he was unsure whether his opponent moves fast or it's invisible. Below was a knight whom was trembling in fear, unable to move after seeing his comrades die. Archer thought that this could be the opening he needs

"Perfect" Archer muttered

He closed his eyes to listen to his foe's movement. The knight was still there, covering his body with a shield.

"There!" yelled Archer

Archer fired an arrow 10 meters from where the knight was. The arrow was deflected, and Archer was surprised. The knight ran away from the scene and as soon as he was out of Archer's range, Archer fired another arrow. This time, it was loaded with prana.

*BOOM*

It created an explosion, loud enough to be heard by the entire kingdom. Dust and started to scatter around the area from where his foe was. Archer's view was blocked, and he couldn't see anything. He knew that the intruder was still alive, but he has to find him quickly. Then, from a distance, Archer saw something flying towards him. It was illuminating red, the same color as his arrows. Archer was unsure what it was not until it got closer. It's a weapon.

A red spear

Archer quickly jumped from his spot minutes before the spear made impact on the top of the castle. It destroyed the entire roof and left a massive hole in it. Debris started to fall and Archer landed on the ground with a minor scratch.

He looked above once more, and he saw the spear turning into a beam of red light. He followed it with his eyes and saw the spear return to a servant, who was now made himself visible to Archer.

He was wearing a navy blue armor, he had red eyes, two silver earrings, and his hair is the same color as his armor. He had a confident smirk on his face, as if he was only playing around. Archer wasn't intimidated by the servant's presence. He just gazed upon him with his black eyes.

It was Lancer.

"You've got quite some speed, Archer. I commend you for that". Lancer said, as he examined Archer from head to toe

"Heh, I'm quite flattered, Lancer. But even a servant like you with extreme agility couldn't even bring down a bow-man like me." Archer replied in a way he is mocking Lancer

"Hahaha. Don't make me laugh, Archer. That wasn't even near 10% of my power." Lancer said as he changed his smirk into a frown

Archer was a bit surprised to Lancer's statement. He knew that he was about to face an opponent who could instantly kill him. In fact, even he himself knows that Lancer is too much for him.

But, Archer isn't an ordinary Archer.

"You must be trembling in fear, Archer. How are you supposed to fight me with a bow and flimsy arrows?" Lancer told Archer

"It's true. How am I suppose to fight you with these weapons?" Archer calmly replied

"Well, let's see about that!" Lancer yelled as he readied himself for combat

Lancer prepared himself to dash with his red spear towards Archer. Lancer was frustrated that Archer was just standing there, and to make matters worse for him, he concealed his bow. Lancer wanted a fight, even if his foe is no match for him. He loaded a lot of mana on his spear and he was ready to kill Archer.

"How can you call yourself a servant if you're just standing there waiting for death?! Have you not think about your master?!" Lancer questioned Archer

There was no response from Archer, all he did was close his eyes. Infuriated, Lancer dashed towards Archer with all his strength loaded on his spear.

"Tsk! NOW DIE YOU USELESS SERVANT!" Lancer shouted who sprinted forward and had his sights on Archer's head

But before Lancer could skewer Archer's head, the bow-man opened his eyes and mana flowed from him. It didn't bother Lancer, he was standing 15 meters in front of Archer. Slowly, Archer muttered…..

"I am the bone of my sword!"

*KLANG!*

Archer deflected Lancer's spear with a white sword that appeared from out of nowhere. Lancer was shocked, and the impact forced him back.

"Impossible! A bow-man, with a sword?!" Lancer said as he was trying to recuperate on what happened

That wasn't the only thing that bothered the spearman. Archer's reflexes was fast, as he immediately blocked Lancer's blow. Another sword formed from Archer's left hand; this time, it was black. Both swords had the same shape. They're designs were elegant, and looked like the swords reigned from China. It greatly bothered Lancer, but he was excited at the same time.

"You, what are you?! How can you have swords even though you're summoned as an Archer." Lancer asked as he was trying to get information on Archer

"A simple answer to a simple question…." Archer replied, before he surprised Lancer

Archer threw the sword on his left towards Lancer. It was thrown with incredible strength and speed. Lancer was able to deflect it though it pushed him back. All of a sudden, Archer was atop Lancer with his right sword ready to strike the spearman. Lancer was nearly caught off-guard, but again he was able to block the attack.

The force of Archer's attack made Lancer's feet sink into the ground. Lancer was able to force Archer back with his spear. Lancer took a second to catch his breath and he saw the black sword returning to Archer's hand.

"Those swords, they seem to have a connection." Lancer thought to himself

"What is it Lancer? Are you too overwhelmed?" boastfully asked by Archer

"Tch! Let's see what you can do, Archer!" Lancer said as he readied himself to fight once more

The two servants dashed forward and they're weapons met with equal force, as it also created a shockwave. They're eyes locked on to each other. Lancer's eyes are filled with rage, whilst Archer's pair are brimming self-confidence.

"RAAAAGGGHHH!"

xXx

The Queen couldn't believe her eyes. Standing next to her was Rin, and a couple of more Tohsaka heirs. They were watching the battle between Archer and Lancer. They were both amazed and shocked at the bow-man, whom was fighting equally with Lancer. They all heard the loud explosion caused by both Lancer's spear and Archer's arrow. Thinking quickly, the Tohsaka mages created a magical barrier to prevent the citizens of their kingdom from getting harmed and creating a battlefield for the servants at the same time.

Kirei admired Archer, as he was something special. Queen Aoi felt that they may have chance at the winning the war. Lastly, Rin was proud of his servant yet she feels her heart beat very fast whenever Lancer was about to bring the killing blow to Archer but the bow-man was never scratched.

They continued to watch the fight, all of them placing their hopes up on Archer.

xXx

*KLING*

*KLANG*

*KTTZZ*

*BOOM*

The two servants were fighting very if not, almost equal. Archer's fighting style nearly matched Lancer's, whom was getting infuriated. But this time, luck struck the spearman. It turns out that Archer's swords are projections. They do break but Archer could project them in an instant.

"Damn it! To think that we're merely fighting for 30 minutes, you've nearly matched my skills!" Lancer cried, showing signs of dissatisfaction

"Huh? Does it frustrate you, Lancer?" Archer replied as he prepared to dash towards Lancer once more.

"Don't think too muc-" Lancer stopped his statement

He hopped a couple of meters away from Archer. Archer was confused on his foes actions.

"What is the matter, Lancer? Have you finally accepted defeat?" Archer asked, showing signs of tension

Lancer didn't reply, he only smirked and did a stance that looked like he would throw his spear. Lancer's spear was once more filled with mana, but this time, it's 5x more than the last one.

"I wouldn't worry about defeat, Archer! For I am about to complete my objective!" Lancer said

"Objective….? It can't be!" Archer glanced towards his back and saw the Queen along with other Tohsaka royalty. One of them was Rin… He glanced back with Lancer, who dashed forward before jumping in the air. The spearman had his spear on his right hand, and he was ready to throw it.

Archer heard stories about Lancer's spear. It could be used with full power in two ways, it's either it shoots a beam of light that is said to reverse cause and effect, or to be thrown as an anti-army weapon. But both variations have a single commonality, they're both deadly. With no other choice, Archer decided to deflect the blow head on.

"It's all over for you and your master, Archer!" Lancer said

Archer focused on the spear, waiting for the right timing for it to be thrown so he can use his ultimate defence.

Then, with a loud thunderous voice, Lancer yelled…..

"GAE BOLG!"

The spear was thrown with insane strength and it was so fast that it looked like a red beam of light. Rin was looking at the spear, and so were the other's around her. Queen Aoi hugged Rin and knelt down to her, weeping.

"I'm sorry dear, it's all over" the Queen said as she tightly hugged her daughter

Rin looked at Archer once more, whom was standing there as if he too accepted their fate. The Tohsaka Princess covered her eyes and she shed a tear.

"Archer, I'm sorry".

Archer heard Rin's word, and it was filled with disappointment and regretfulness. It angered Archer that Rin would die as well. As a last act of stopping Gae Bolg from impact, Archer lifted his right arm towards the spear. He placed all of his mana on his right arm. Lancer saw him, and he knew that Archer had something up on his sleeve.

"I am the bone of my sword…." Archer then saw the things he's done in the past, and why he volunteered to be a servant. He also saw Rin, smiling beautifully towards him.

Archer opened his eyes and with all his might, he yelled

"RHO AIAS!"

A projected shield made out of petals sprung from Archer's hand. They looked like glass and were 9 layers. It was colored pink, and it blocked Lancer's spear.

"Im-Impossible!" Lancer said out of dissatisfaction

Rin opened her eyes and saw the petals. He also saw Archer struggling to block the spear so that she and the others wouldn't be hurt. Eventually, the other Tohsaka royalty's saw Archer's shield. They were much more surprised and at the same time, they all feared Archer. The Queen tried her best to stay calm, but she couldn't hide her joy and fear at the same time.

"Ar…cher" Rin murmured

Rho Aias blocked Gae Bolg, and it was hard to believe an Archer-class servant was capable of such a thing. But, the petals were slowly breaking. Gae bolg was breaching through Archer's defense, until only one petal remained. Lancer wished for luck that the spear would break through.

With his remaining strength, Archer supported his right arm which was aching in pain and the right sleeve from his clothes were disintegrated.

"I….won't…LET YOU!"

*BOOM!*

A massive explosion occurred and both servants were nowhere to be found due to the thick smoke. The magical barrier was destroyed as well and other citizens heard the blast. The smoke finally settled and Gae Bolg was seen in the air, which immediately returned to Lancer. Archer was kneeling on his knees, and he was heavily injured, but alive. Rin and the others felt the blast and were surprised to see Archer alive. Infuriated once more, Lancer asked Archer on what he truly is.

"I've never heard of a bow-man that could block my Gae Bolg… Just what the hell are you?"

Archer chuckled before he glanced at Lancer.

"Me? I'm just an ordinary bow-man…" replied the heavily injured Archer

"Bullshit!" Lancer angrily replied

"Tch, my master's calling me back. This wont be the last time we'll meet, Archer. Next time, I'll be sure to kill you!" Lancer added, before disappearing as he turned into his spirit form.

The citizens slowly went out their houses, and they were all looking at Archer. They had no clue on what just happened, but they were surprised to see Archer wasn't dead.

Archer let out a sigh as he looked towards the sky. It was dawn, his favorite part of the day. From a distance, he could hear Rin running towards him.

"Archer, are you alright?" Rin asked, as tears flowed from her eyes

Archer wiped off Rin's tears, and with a smile, Archer replied….

"Yes. I'm alright, master."

A/N

Yo! What a long chapter. I'm recovering from my sickness, yay hehe. I used Archer and Lancer's fight in UBW as their first battle on this one. There isn't much to say on this chapter, I'm really happy about it. Anyways, please keep on supporting this story! Reviews are always welcome. Next chapter would be about…SEIIIIIIBAAAA! See ya'll next time!