A/N: Ok sorry I haven't updated in a while, exams, studies and relationships have been really crazy, even though that might be a lame excuse. I will try to update once a week but currently I have some personal issues to sort out so thank you for bearing with me. Just as a note, Rin, and the content of this story is based off the Fate/Stay Night anime. Thus the character portrayals might be different to what you're used to but hey everyone interprets the characters differently. After you read this chapter, if you have any idea at all as to how Shirou will find out who "Aurora" is, please don't hesitate to send a PM or leave it in a review. If I choose to go along with your suggestion I'll be sure to give you due credit. Enough of my rambling, on to chapter 3.

As Shirou walked, with trepidation to the kendo club's practice shed, he replayed his conversation with Rin over in his mind.

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"Shirou are you mad!" She exclaimed. "Do you have any idea what time it is?"

"Yeah I know Tosaka, my bad." before Rin could furiously interrupt, Shirou continued "I heard the kendo club is pretty exclusive and you get in by interview, so dyou know anything about it?"

"First of all," she started. "Why do you even wanna join? What about the archery club?"

"Yeah but.." Shirou paused, "I just wanted to do something that reminds me of Saber, y'know eventually I'll get over her that way. Especially if I get hit as much as I think will. "

Rin smirked. 'So he really doesn't know about the latest.. Happenings in said kendo club.' Putting on a professional voice, she stated, "Listen up. If you want into the kendo club, the 'interview' is actually more like an audition. You have to have a match with one of the members and do well enough to be let in. Once you're in, you're considered a freshman and will be given the most troublesome jobs. Then there are competitions. If you do well in practice and in competitions, eventually you'll be "promoted". Got it?"

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'Right,' thought Shirou. 'All I need to do is have a match right? Easy.'. Knocking on the shed door, he was greeted by a short second year boy who looked at him questioningly. "Uh hi," said Shirou, "I want to join the kendo club."

"Hai, senpai." replied the boy and turned around, beckoning Shirou to follow him. Shirou took his time to examine the inside of the shed. Wooden swords were arranged neatly in racks, the practice armour hung neatly on hooks, each set with a label for each member's name. The members of the kendo club, about seven or so people in total were kneeling in the seiza position around the walls, each looking apprehensively at Shirou.

"Buchou!" called the second-year. "We have a new applicant!"

The captain, a slim individual already dressed in the practice armour turned to face Shirou and both their eyes widened.

'That new girl.. Aurora is the club president?' Shirou's head did a quick double-take. The junior was talking animatedly with her, after which she picked up a wooden sword and tossed it to him.

"Here."

Catching it, Shirou felt it in his hand gingerly. It was slightly heavier than the ones he had, and felt unfamiliar. "I know how this works. Who is my opponent?" he inquired, boldly meeting Aurora's gaze. She smiled slightly.

"Since Rin has told me about your prowess, your opponent will be me."

Shirou stepped backwards, shocked, and then shook his head vigorously. "Stop it, she's not Saber. Just remember your training and you'll be able to beat her, no problem." Stiffly, he nodded and stepped into the middle of the floor, sword held at the ready. The two circled each other, taking in their opponent's height, build and possible attack range.

'Shirou, I'm sorry, but I will go easy on you.' thought Saber, and with that she made the first move, bringing her sword down in a diagonal slash. Quick as a flash, Shirou brought his up to meet hers, the dull thud of wood on wood sounding through the shed. Immediately, Shirou was struck by just how strong she was. Although she didn't look like she was exerting a lot of strength, Aurora was easily overpowering him, her sword pressing his further towards the ground. Grunting, Shirou slid his sword away and made to strike at her unguarded side. Immediately, she parried, taking advantage of his momentary surprise to deliver an onslaught of blows and forcing him to the ground.

"That's our buchou!" he dimly heard a girl say in the background. Her friend tutted sympathetically.

"Poor guy doesn't know what he's up against, I'm surprised he hasn't given up already."

Undeterred, Shirou got back on his feet and brandished his sword. "I can keep going," he winced.

'That's the Shirou I know,' thought Saber as she readied another attack. The two resumed combat, with Saber effortlessly landing strikes on his head chest and abdomen. They fought until Saber's latest combination of attacks had him on his knees.

"Give up," she sighed. "You'll do better in archery."

Panting with exertion, Shirou climbed back up again. "N-no. There's… someone I need to join for."

Saber 's fists quickly clenched and unclenched, her gaze falling to the tatami floor. Shirou noticed this moment of hesitation, and it cost her dearly as he made a swift downward slash towards her torso. She leapt back, but the tip of the sword rapped her smartly on the shoulder, causing the watching audience to gasp in astonishment. In all their practices, no-one had ever been able to land a blow on her, and yet this boy from the archery club had been able to. Surprised, but smiling, Saber placed a hand on Shirou's sword and lowered it.

"Not bad rookie." Addressing the other members, she announced, "Well that's the end of practice. See you next practice." "That means you too, Emiya." she added as she removed her armour and made to leave. Shirou stood, rooted to the spot for a second, then a grin spread across his face and he nodded.

"Understood, buchou!"

She glanced back over her shoulder at him, and for a moment he could've sworn he saw the glimmer of a faint smile before she exited the shed.

"Practice is every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from four. Don't be late."

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"He what!" exclaimed Rin, nearly leaping out of her armchair. "He actually got you on the shoulder?"

"Yes, I was careless." answered Saber, a furrow in her brows. Rin shook her head.

"No, this means that you get three days a week to be with him after school!"

Saber considered this. "Not exactly. There are other members too, you realise."

Rin grinned mischievously. "Maybe, but isn't he currently ranked the lowest in the club? Find excuses to stay back with him after practice when he cleans up, say he needs remedial class or something."

Saber nodded, processing the idea. "But Rin, it's been two weeks and he hasn't spoken a word to me. How do you know we'll ever get to be together?"

Rin sighed. "I don't. But this way you'll have more of a chance to y'know.. Get him."

'Courting these days is nothing like how it was in my day,' thought Saber as she rose to pour herself a cup of tea. 'Arranged marriages were much simpler.'

A/N: Well this is it! Reviews are all greatly appreciated.