Authors note: I think it's about time I typed up the stats for Emiya Shirou for this story. I decided to add a few skills to Shirou because I truly do believe that he has these skills. (Especially the eye for weapons. One glance and he can copy the weapon) Also his stats as Saber are higher than Archer as the Saber class is supposed to increase stats. Hence why the Saber class is the preferred summon. I also can't believe than an epic spirit would have so few skills. If you can think of any other skills please let me know (Note I will need the grade level description and reason why before I will consider adding the skill in)

Servant Saber

Real name: Emiya Shirou

Male

187cm 79kg

Lawful Good alignment

Strength C

Magical Energy B+

Endurance B

Luck C

Agility B

Nobel Phantasm E-A++

Abilities:

Magical Resistance D: Nullifies single action magic. Equivalent to wearing a talisman. Also nullifies low level genjutsu

Skills:

Clairvoyance C: Allows clear vision of distant objects. Improves body movement and vision.

Magic C-: Knowledge of orthodox magic. At this strength able to identify all common forms of magic but is unable to perform any.

Magic detection B: Able to locate source of a spell or a barrier field seals within half a mile. At B rate is unable to identify exact type of spell used.

Mind's Eye (True) B+: Insight fostered by intense training. A 'combat logic' that allows for calm analysis of the situation and the enemy's ability in spite of danger, and a consideration of all possible actions in a particular situation. If there is less than 0.1% chance of a comeback this ability greatly improves the chances of success

Bravery A: The ability to negate mental interference such as pressure, confusion and fascination. At B rank,a bonus effect of increasing melee damage is applied. At A rank, receives a C rank skill of Intimidation skill and a bonus in pain resistance.

Intimidation C: The ability to weaken an opponent's attack and defense. At C rank, enemy's stats are reduced by one rank unless the enemy has either Mind's eye or Bravery of C rank or higher.

Eye for Weapons S: Has a 100% chance to identify a weapon if it possesses legendary or mythic properties. Skill reduced three levels for non-blade weapons

Nobel Phantasm:

Unlimited Blade Works: Infinite Sword Creation

A special magic called a Reality Marble

Usable only by Emiya Shirou

Able to duplicate any weapon seen

Any duplicated weapons will be reduced by one rank

Able to ignore rank reduction by creating Broken Phantasms

Broken phantasms require two to three times the energy to produce

Defensive equipment is also possible

Technique requires two to three times the energy to produce

Rank: E-A++

Type: ?

Range: ?

Maximum Target: ?

Shroud of Martin

A black armor with a red cape and coat worn by Emiya Shirou at all times

Originally belonging to an unknown saint but now recognized as Shirou's

Awarded by the Burial Squad for valor against a Dead Apostle

Outfit protects wearer from heat and cold

Self repairs any damage done to the outfit

Outfit will never get wet or hinder wearer in combat

Outfit is always worn and requires no Prana to use

Rank E

Type: Pro-Unit

Range: N/A

Maximum target : 1

Description:

Emiya Shirou became a Hero through effort, will, training, and luck.

Unorthodox magician hero who can use Reality Marble to forge numerous weapons without penalty.

Former winner of the Fifth Holy Grail War but had the Grail destroyed instead.

Heroic Achievements include:

Fought the Battle of the Blood Moon

The Four Hour Battle with the 25th Dead Apostle Ancestor. (Note: was only able to delay Dead Apostle until Arcrueid Brunestud arrived)

Cleansing of the Dark Pyramid

Responsible for the defense of Gibraltar

Evacuation of Mecca

Champion of Israel (First Middle Eastern War)

Killed 438 of Mad Cain's golems

Recovered the first Dragon egg found in 2000 years (last seen in the possession of Kischur Zelretch)

'For a village of ninja's they're not very good at hiding their thoughts' Shirou found himself remarking

Everywhere he looked he saw people looking at Naruto like a criminal. 'Naruto could probably count the number of people nice to him on his fingers.'

Naruto for his part was holding his head up high 'Who cares about them. Saber and Iruka like me for who I am. I've got Teuchi and Ayame at Ichiraku, and old man Hokage.'

Shirou noticed his Master's smile and wanted to smile as well, but these looks, there were just too many of them.

"Why the hell did you come back you dirty thief?' came a slovenly voice

Shirou rounded on where the voice came from. 'Drunk. I could throw a blade by his neck to silence him but the crowd might swarm us. Best to wait and see the reactions.'

The crowds' expressions did grow darker. But before anything else happened another voice yelled at the drunk.

"At least he never tried to cheat me out of what he owed me, unlike you Tori."

Shirou glanced at the source of the second voice. From a small ramen store stood an middle age man with a chefs hat.

"Teuichi!" Naruto cried "Good to see you."

"Good to see you too my number one customer." Teuichi called out. "Say is that a head plate on your head?"

"Yeah I got this yesterday. Sorry I didn't tell you." Naruto apologized

'Looks like the crowd is dispersing. This man carries some weight in this area.' Shirou noticed

"I assume you know him Naruto?"

"Yeah Teuichi and Ayame make the best ramen ever."

Shirou bowed slightly to the chef. Turning to Naruto "That reminds me, Iruka promised to take you out in celebration after he gets out of the hospital."

"Really? Yippee." Naruto celebrated, hugging Shirou.

"So Naruto who's this strapping young man?" Teuichi asked walking up to Shirou

"This here's Saber, he says he's my servant."

One slit eye opened slightly "A servant you say? Now why'd ya need a servant."

Shirou shrugged slightly "It's complicated. I'll just be looking out for Naruto for a while."

Teuichi nodded a bit. "I see, bout time somebody helped the guy out."

"Hey, Hey, Saber. How bout we eat here later?" Naruto all but jumping up and down

"We'll see Naruto. We've got a busy day today."

"Okaaaaay." Naruto drawled out, clearly disappointed.

Teuichi smiled from the exchange. "You two sound like family already."

'Family? I guess we kinda are' Naruto contemplated with a grin on his face

Continuing onward the red and orange duo walked to the Ninja Headquarters. In front of the doors Shirou ground to a halt. Naruto turned back "What is it Saber?"

Shirou went down on his knee and look Naruto in the eye. "Naruto." Shirou said solemnly "This is the point of no return. Once we enter these doors you may hear things that you wish you never had. We can walk away from this if you wish." his face showed that he was indeed serious

Naruto looked right back at Shirou and said with pure conviction "I'm ready."

"Ready for what?" Came a voice from behind Shirou

Shirou was on his feet hands ready for tracing fast as lightning when he saw the source of the voice.

A gray haired man wearing a mask and the head plate covering one eye. Though the hair was gray, the man looked fairly young. In one hand he held a book labeled Icha Icha Paradise

'This is why I hate ninja's. It's like dealing with shadows. Can't sense them till they're too close for comfort.' Shirou was gritting teeth at the man

"We're going to learn why I have a demon in me." Naruto blurted out

Shirou had to refrain from slapping himself 'Subtle Naruto, real subtle'

The gray haired man dropped his book. Shirou was certain that if the man was not wearing a mask that his mouth would be hanging.

'How did Naruto find out about the Kyuubi?' Thought Kakashi

"Naruto, you need to refrain from talking about this until you talk to the Hokage." Shirou reprimanded steel in his voice "You don't know if he's friend or foe."

Naruto flinched at that.

Leaving the stunned man the duo walked into the building where a secretary greeted them from behind her desk. "Welcome, we've been expecting you. The Hokage will meet you in his office."

'That's it? No body searches? No metal detectors? No waiting in long lines? No security personnel except those two ninja hiding in the ceiling? What kind of security is this place using?' Shirou was taken aback. Airport security was tighter than this place. 'Expecting us... Either they saw us coming towards the building or the Hokage gave our description and waited us to come to him.'

Naruto headed immediately to the staircase on the right. 'Must have been there before' Shirou speculated.

Entering the room Shirou noticed that the gray haired man with a mask was with the Hokage 'Probably ran up the side of the building to warn the Hokage'

"Greetings Lord Hokage, I assume that this man here has told you about the subject of this meeting."

"That is correct Saber." The Hokage replied. Sarutobi inwardly smiled at Saber's assumption.

The Third had no intention of revealing that he had looked in on the earlier conversations from his crystal ball. Sarutobi wasn't called 'The Professor' for being an idiot. 'Best to let Saber think that Kakashi had given me the information.' Glancing to Kakashi' "You may go Kakashi."

The masked man bowed slightly and seemed to vanish, from a normal human perspective anyway. To Shirou's eyes the man had quickly ran into the balcony and jumped to a different building. 'Show off

The Hokage placed his hands on the table and leaned forward "Before I begin the tale I must ask you how you discovered this information."

Shirou could only concede the request "I noticed he had the demon in him when I was carrying him to the village." Shirou shrugged "I have an unusual ability to detect such things." 'Rin once called me a bloodhound because of it.'

"Mizuki told me about it" Naruto chimed in

'Mizuki huh.' Sarutobi focused on Shirou "I've never heard of the ability."

"Oh, I'm full of surprises" Shirou replied nonchalantly. Shirou was scanning the room he was in. The main desk was covered with paperwork. A few plants lined the walls. Medals, plaques, and paintings hung up the walls.

"Indeed," Sarutobi couldn't help but smile. 'I may have learned a few things from you Saber, but I suspect that you have many for surprises in store.'

Clearing his throat, "In short Naruto, the demon inside you is the Kyuubi that attacked the village twelve years ago." Naruto went visibly pale at this. Shirou merely raised an eyebrow at this. 'Kyuubi?'

Noting the reactions Sarutobi continued "The demon was not killed that day Naruto. The Fourth used his life to seal the demon into you the day you were born."

White as a sheet Naruto questioned "B-b-but why did he do that?"

Before Sarutobi could answer Shirou interrupted, his voice filled with contempt "A weapon."

"No!" Sarutobi burst out. Shirou folded his arms and leaned onto his back leg clearly not believing that.

Quietly "No, the Fourth wanted Naruto to be hailed as a Hero."

"As what? A jailor? A reminder? A symbol?" Shirou retorted, "No, Naruto would never be hailed as a hero as long as the demon is sealed in him. One mistake and the demon could get loose. To the villagers Naruto will always be viewed as a Damocles sword hanging over them and their children."

Naruto began to hang his head down at this but Shirou's hand intercepted it. "Remember what I said about hanging you head?"

"This wasn't how it was supposed to happen." Sarutobi defended weakly. 'You think I don't know that? You think I didn't see the village turn it's back from Minato's sacrifice? I've had these same thoughts a thousand times boy.'

Shirou snorted at this "No plan survives contact with the enemy."

The Hokage's face darkened at that. "This was the Fourth's decision and I will not have you smear that man's legacy."

"Legacy? What legacy? A boy breaking under the resentment of the village? A lonely boy who has no friends his age? A poor boy who has no-one to raise him?" Shirou's voice was rising with every sentence. "This 'Legacy' has received nothing but pain and hate for all the attentions of your precious oh so precious Fourth."

The room became silent. Shirou face was contorted with rage and disgust. Naruto stood there mouth agape at the speech. The Hokage looked down sadly 'Where did I go wrong Minato? How did it come to this? A stranger that has known Naruto for less than 24 hours is defending Naruto so passionately and here I am at a loss for words... How far have we fallen that a stranger is better judge than us on our own people?'

Shirou noticed a box creeping into the room. "What the hell is that?" he muttered.

Both Naruto and Sarutobi focused on the moving box

Sighing 'Here we go again.' The Hokage thought as he took a long drag from his pipe and sighed

The box burst open and a small child with a large scarf pounced "Fight me old man!"

The child's strange attack was quickly halted when he tripped over his own scarf "Dang it, my perfect ambush was foiled."

Naruto march up to the upstart and pounded the top of the child's head. "Perfect ambush? We all saw you coming a mile away."

"Ow! Whats the big idea tripping me?"

"You tripped over yourself you moron."

The child puffed up his chest "Do you know who I am? I'm the Hokage's grandson."

Shirou decided to deflate that boast "Well good for him, but what have you done for yourself?"

That caught the little boy off guard. Unfortunately, Naruto hit the boy again. "You think being the Hokage's son will get you anywhere? Think again!"

"Watch your language mister one day I'm going to be Hokage." the boy snapped

Naruto raised his head and laughed "Ha! No way I'm the one destined to be Hokage."

"A rival then. Naruto I challenge you to a match."

"Bring it on runt" Naruto said with a feral grin

Shirou quickly grabbed the two and lifted them to his level. "If you want to fight go ahead, but do it outside."

Letting both of them go the two rushed out of the room to settle the right to be Hokage.

Shirou looked to the Hokage, "I'll look over them." Sarutobi grunted and nodded in response

Walking to the entrance Shirou paused and turned his head back to the Hokage "I've still got things to discuss with you. Your explanation has holes in it. Whatever you were planning for Naruto has failed."

Sarutobi stared back silently.

Shirou continued "I intend to do the best I can to make sure that he earns your title old man."

With that Shirou left the room. Spying a restroom Shirou entered it and shifted to spirit form.

Shirou phased through the wall and watched his master and the boy run towards the village gate.

Shirou decided that it would be best to watch this fight. Some battle could do without interference, especially battles this one-sided.

Forest Clearing half a mile from the gates

The battle was short. Two hits one the head and the boy Konohamaru was on the ground holding his head. Rather than crying like Shirou expected Konohamaru demanded that Naruto teach him the move that defeated the Hokage... The Oiroke no jutsu.

Shirou was flabbergasted 'How could a technique like that defeat the Hokage?'

Naruto promptly began explaining how to form the technique. The more Naruto talked the less Shirou liked.

'Curves? Hips? What's he doing?' Shirou knew this was gonna go to hell in a wicker-basket.

Konohamaru tried several times but he kept turning into an ogre.

'I have a bad feeling about this.'

A little later Konohamaru turned into a cute looking girl in a swimsuit. "Good job Konohamaru but you forgot one thing."

'Okaaaay. They spent all that time getting a sex change. I fail to see how this beat the Hokage.'

Shirou detected a foul smell in the air 'Alcohol?'

Out from the clearing came the drunk that insulted Naruto earlier. "Wha da hell ya still dooin here ya damn thief?"

Spying the interloper Konohamaru again used 'Oiroke no jutsu' turning into a brown haired bombshell wearing a string bikini.

The drunk blinked at the sudden appearance of the woman. Squinting the he bawled "Who da hell you? He payin' ya to wank off?"

Konohamaru reverted back to his normal self. Looking back at Naruto he complained "Why didn't it work?"

Naruto looked at Konohamaru and grinned. "Watch me and see the difference."

'What's Naruto doing?' Shirou thought tilting his head.

"Kage-Bushin no Jutsu"

Two dozen clones appeared

'This is the same technique he used when I first saw him.'

Each clone made a seal. "Harem no jutsu"

With a puff of smoke the Naruto's turned into blond pig-tailed bombshells. Oh yes, they were also naked. Their nipples and crotches were covered with a thin mist, but they were definitely naked. And they were definitely HOT

Shirou was was sure that his nose was bleeding a little.

'Don't think about it think about something else. Saber. Lancer stabbing me in the heart. Saber. Berserker nearly cutting me in half. Saber. Gilgamesh wish Gate of Babylon. Saber. The time I gave her Prana with Tohsaka assisting... WAIT! NO! Bad Shirou. Bad Shirou.'

Oh yeah, his nose was bleeding... Shirou sighed... those were good times... too bad there was NO mood for their collective first time. What with the killing machine known as Berserker Heracles after them.

The female Narutos converged on the drunk making seductive noises. The drunk's looked around him. Everyone of them was groping and teasing him.

"My how handsome"

"Be gentle"

"It's my first time"

The drunk had finally had enough. His eyes rolled back into his head and fainted. Shirou noticed the drunk had a bloody nose. 'I probably would have one too in that situation.'

The clones vanished while Konohamaru and Naruto began laughing. Their laughter was quickly cut short. The entire clearing had grown dark and Naruto felt a dangerous aura behind him.

Konohamaru went pale looking at the unholy demon that had appeared behind Naruto. Before Naruto could even move, Shirou leaned forward bearing the scariest smile Naruto had ever seen.

"I could swear you just displayed an obscene technique. But I know that can't be." Grabbing Naruto's shoulder Shirou continued. "Yes, I must have been mistaken. Someone who wants to be Hokage wouldn't be wasting his time on such slanderous past-times."

Naruto nodded his head... afraid that things might get worst if he didn't... poor sap.

Nodding his head, "Yes, one who wanted to be Hokage would be spending his time practicing till he sweat was blood." he then traced Fuji-nee's infamous boken the Torashinai

Naruto was paralyzed by this smile. It seemed to promise Hell on Earth.

"Very well, Naruto. I shall endeavor to aid you in becoming Hokage as fast as possible." he said with a tender smile, the same smile his own Saber used on Fuji-nee when she tried to attack his Saber from behind.

Releasing Naruto Shirou looked for Konohamaru, who had fled the scene with all haste. Shirou resolved to give Konohamaru the same treatment he planned for Naruto when he found him. 'And I will find him.'

Screams of pain filled the remainder of the day...

Sarutobi looked up from the stack of paperwork to the crowd of Jonin. The Hokage addressed them formally. "Everyone, I have finished the selecting the teams of this year's genin. You each will be assigned to one of these teams here."

The Hokage began calling out the names of the Jonin and handed each of them

Eventually all the Jonin had a copy of their victims, er...students, and left to prepare their assigned training areas for the coming test.

Sarutobi looked down at the last set of unclaimed filed. 'Truly, he never changes. I had hoped he would have stuck around for the meeting after he arrived earlier.'

The Hokage continued to fill out paperwork for another hour before Kakashi appeared.

"Sorry, there was a new book I wanted on sale but the line was really long." Kakashi apologized.

Sarutobi didn't bother dignifying that with an response. He'd heard that old song and dance a thousand times. Although this excuse might have been bought if Sarutobi hadn't seen the book in Kakashi's pocket earlier.

The Third handed Kakashi the files on his team.

Kakashi glanced through it.

Uchiha Sasuke:

Last survivor of the Uchiha clan.

Displays a loner type personality due to witnessing the extermination of his clan.

Graduated top of his class...

On and on the files went, but Kakashi had read enough.

'Not really surprising as I'm the only other person in this village with the Sharingan.'

The next one he read more carefully

Haruno Sakura:

No immediate family trained as ninjas.

The first ninja in her family in four generations.

Graduated with the highest marks in her year academically.

Displays lower than average physical ability.

Teachers remarked her as shy in the initial year of the academy but became more outspoken over the years.

Has been noted to have a higher than average chakra control

Is known to be one of the Uchina fans

'That could prove to be a problem'

Kakashi looked for the last file but saw that a third one had not been included.

The Hokage pulled out two files. The thick one was labeled Uzumaki Naruto, while the smaller one was labeled Saber.

Kakashi raised his eyebrow at this.

Folding his hands the Hokage looked at the two files. "Initially I planned on Naruto being on team seven." The Hokage paused and gestured for Kakashi to read the file on the man known as Saber.

Much of the file had been recently filled out. Some of the ink was still wet.

Saber: Real name Unknown.

Claims real name must not be revealed lest an unknown enemy will use the knowledge against him.

Affiliation: Unknown

Friend or Foe Analysis : Inconclusive

Past History: Unknown

Refers himself to as a servant, but seems to be referring to title of some sort akin to a bodyguard or champion rather than in a traditional sense of the word.

Ninjitsu skills: Unknown

Claims to use magic. Possibly a new form of ninjitsu to confuse enemies.

Genjutsu skills: Unknown

Taijutsu skills: Unknown

Weapon proficiency: To be determined...

Kakashi rose an eyebrow to that tidbit. He continued to read nonetheless.

Kakashi was becoming intrigued by this man's data, or what data was available anyway.

Displays a high level of physical training including able to maintain high speed marathons while laden with burdens and powerful jumps.

Fighting style revolves on using various weapons interchangeably. Previous demonstrations show a high level of control.

Style also seems to rely on exposing vital organs. Assumed that such openings are left as traps for counter attacks.

Kakashi shook his head at that 'That's insane. Who would train in that kind of style. One mistake and you're dead.'

Displays a highly analytical mind, assumed to be extremely experienced in combat.

'Saber' shows a great deal of loyalty and compassion to Naruto.

Has possibility of a type of genjitsu or Ninjitsu

Appears to have developed a mental connection with Naruto causing Naruto to see Saber's past. Exact reasons:Unknown

Looks highly possible that Saber will follow Naruto during missions.

Kakashi understood now why he had to read the file. 'This man is going to have to become part of the team.' Inwardly Kakashi groaned. 'I doubt this man will make a good ninja. A great swordsman? Yes, A ninja? No... then again... stranger things have happened'

The Hokage noticed the discomfort on Kakashi's face. "I understand your concerns, but this man was able to surprise and ambush Yamato who had been spying on the two."

Kakashi was stunned from the revelation. Yamato may not be the best of them, but he was an Anbu, granted Yamato was his junior on that department, but to surprise and ambush one required a great deal of stealth.

"In that case Lord Hokage, I request testing this Saber in a separate test."

"Granted. Be careful"

Bowing Kakashi left the room to prepare for the test in two days.

'This will be interesting,' Kakashi thought.

Outskirts of The Village of the Hidden Leaves

Konohamaru had escaped divine judgment for now, so it was up to Naruto to take the righteous fury of Saber.

"Again!" Shirou shouted. Naruto, battered and bruised got back up and stood in a semblance of a defense posture. Naruto swore the only part of his body not hurting was his hands protected by the gauntlets. Naruto held his new knife parallel to the ground preparing for the next onslaught.

Shirou had decided to punish Naruto properly by real-life sparing. Naruto had paled when Shirou had traced Yawarakai-Te. Naruto had no idea that the sword would never cut an innocent.

Yawarakai-Te or 'Tender Hands' was famous for determining Masamune as the best sword-smith of his era. The sword had been placed in the water and all the leaves and fish in the water had circled around the blade but were never cut showing how the blade was merciful to the undeserving.

While Shirou wielded this sword, any blows to an innocent opponent would result in the lightest of touched. No matter how hard the blade was swung, the sword would never harm an innocent opponent.

Shirou used the sword only once, but the message was enough. With one swing the blade had bypassed Naruto's defenses and touched his neck. Naruto had promptly fainted.

Afterwords, Shirou traced wooden swords of various shapes and lengths to spar, but the message was clear.

Shirou could kill Naruto at any time he liked. So He had better treat the match like a life or death situation.

After the fear of death was firmly planted into Naruto's body the sparring began in earnest. Match after match Shirou dominated over Naruto. At times Shirou would strike as soon as Naruto took a stance. At other times, Shirou would made Naruto attack him.

Shirou rarely attacked or countered the same way twice. Shirou knew that this would eventually get Naruto used to defending from all angles, but for Shirou would have to be content for Naruto to lessen extraneous movements.

After an hour of sparring Shirou told Naruto to rest.

Relieved, Naruto collapsed on the ground breathing heavily.

'Why?" Gasped Naruto

"Why am I doing this? Simple." Shirou replied sitting down. "You are entering a very dangerous world. We do not have the time to slowly buildup your skills. The only way we are going to be able improve your skills quickly is to spar."

Having caught a bit of his breath Naruto looked at his sadistic trainer. "How? How is this improving my skills? You're not even sweating." Naruto accused.

"Through pain and fear your body is pushing itself to the limit. Your eyes watch my movements closely. Your movements become less sloppy. A year or two of this sparring and I think I could trust you to watch your own back for a while Master."

Naruto was too tired to even tell Saber to stop calling him Master.

After a few minutes of rest Shirou stood up again signaling the break had ended.

Moaning, Naruto rose and returned to his stance when both heard something in the distance

"- if you can't do that I''ll perform 2000 push ups" came an enthusiastic voice

"And if you can't do that sensei, I'll walk on my hands around the village three times" came a younger, yet equally enthusiastic voice.

On and on the two voices boasted about what one would do if the other was unable to perform the preceding feat.

When the source of the two voices came into the clearing, Shirou found himself staring. He may not have been a fashion guru, but these two were abominations. Bowl-cut hair styles, big bushy eyebrows. green jumpsuits and orange sweat bands, Shirou's eyes hurt gazing upon the unholy man and boy. The two were frog hooping while carrying buckets of rocks in their hands.

"Look Guy-sensei, two more people indulging in the power of youth." Said the boy

"Indeed Lee. A true inspiration of youthfulness." Replied Guy

Shirou was trying to decide if he should fight or flee these two when he heard a third voice come from the forest. "Saber-san? What are you two doing here?"

Gazing into the forest Shirou saw that it was TenTen. Beside her was a boy slightly taller than her. This new boy was wearing a brand similar to a Swastika, and it looked like he was blind.

Shirou dashed to Naruto and hit him squarely on the head. "Sparring" he replied.

"Never let your guard drop in the face of an enemy." Shirou reprimanded Naruto

"So this is the man you were talking about TenTen" The blind boy said.

"Yes. Look at how elegant he moves Neji." TenTen replied

"Kind of hard when he's blind girl." Shirou said indicating Naruto to move. Naruto fainted a high attack while actually attempting to kick Shirou in the leg. Shirou sidestepped slightly and rapped Naruto on his left side.

Neji tilted his head slightly at the comment. His head snapped with the realization of what was indicated. "I'm not blind, it's just my family's bloodline limit."

'Looks to be something of a cross between a magus' crest and mystic eyes. Will have to test out effective abilities and limitations later.'

"My mistake"Shriou apologized while hitting Naruto in the liver. "Mind telling me why you are all here?"

"Yosh," cried out Lee. "We're off to explore the boundaries of youth and improve ourselves before our next mission."

Shirou decided to ignore the innuendo the boy had just given. "And you're here why?"

Guy smiled and held up his thump. "Our training ground of youth is just beyond this clearing. Come let us race to the grounds. The last one there does 500 crunches."

"Yes Guy-sensei." Lee agreed "And if I cannot do that I will punch the log 900 times."

This, unfortunately, began another round of boasting ridiculous training techniques.

Shirou decided to put a stop at this nonsense. Seeing how Guy was claiming to do impossible feats, it was a good time to test himself against a fully trained ninja of this world.

Hitting Naruto in the back of the leg one last time, Shirou rushed Guy.

Shirou swung his two wooden swords high, but Guy narrowly dodged the strike. Shirou instantly closed the distance bringing both swords down and to the left. Again Guy dodged the attack, but lost a few hairs in the process. Guy tried to punch Shirou but Shirou had crouched to dodge the blow. Shirou Sprang up slashing upwards with his right arm. Guy sidestepped the blow but was nearly hit with the left sword as it was thrust towards him.

The right sword formed a crescent motion to swing horizontally leaving no room for a counter attack. Guy was forced back again to dodge the blow but had to watch his leg as the left sword nearly hit it. Guy countered with a series or punches and kicks but Shirou was slipping around each one.

Shirou crashed both swords together over the empty space where Guy had been before Guy had jumped back. Both swords locked together, Shirou stabbed at Guy who moved to the left. Before Guy could attempt a counter, the swords slashed out forcing Guy to duck, bringing his face right into the path of a rising knee. It took everything Guy's reflexes had to lean back from the unexpected attack.

Guy had to roll immediately to the right to avoid a slashing blow to the head. Guy countered with a rising punch and knee attack, but Shirou had backed up to avoid it. Shirou swung both swords at Guy, but Guy performed a roundhouse kick shattering both swords. Before Guy could follow up, however, Shirou traced a new set of swords and continued the assault.

To the genin watching the battle, this was a fight of titanic proportions. Lee was cheering Guy on at the top of his lungs clearly enjoying the spectacle.

TenTen watched with fascination. 'I thought I saw how he moved in the store, but now I see that he was clearly holding back. It's like he was restricted from moving how he liked in the store.' To TenTen's eyes, the fight was a dance, and Shirou was clearly leading. Guy was forced to react to Saber's attacks, while Saber clearly knew how Guy would react.

Neji watched with mild interest at first, but as the fight drew on, he became engrossed in Saber's style as well. 'No wonder TenTen wants to learn from him. His skill is overwhelming Guy's.'

To Naruto, however, he felt a mixture of relief and pride... mostly relief, relief in that Saber had stopped hitting him.

Naruto understood the reasons for this training, but it still hurt. He also felt proud that Saber would serve him and help him become Hokage. 'With him, it really becomes possible to become Hokage.'

After several minutes of fierce battling, Shirou suddenly jumped back when Guy did. Both were breathing a little harder, but both had been holding back. It had become an unspoken rule between the two that this was a sparring match and nothing more. Shirou moved his mouth into a smirk "Heh"

Guy smiled "Hehe"

Shirou smiled himself "Heh Heh Heh"

"Hahaha" Guy began laughing

The two men began laughing harder and harder, though Guy was clearly louder.

Finally, when Guy began holding his sides laughing, Shirou dashed forward again..

Before Guy could react, Shirou slammed a wooden sword into Guy's neck, knocking Guy out.

Turning to the stunned Naruto, the illusion of humor removed Shirou lectured "And THAT, is why you never let your guard down to an enemy. Get back into position Naruto."

Naruto, unable to respond, was hit on the head once more.

'Lost count the number of times that laughing surprise attack has worked.' Shirou mused

Team Guy felt conflicted about this sudden attack.

Lee was devastated that his beloved Sensei had been beaten.

TenTen was uneasy on Saber using the dirty attack. 'Why did he have to do that? He could have beaten Guy fairly?'

Neji filed the trick away and vowed to never fall for the trick himself.

After Guy awoke, he complimented Shirou on such a masterful tactic. "Truly the fires of youth burn brightly inside you. We must do this again my rival, for I shall not lose next time." Shirou refused to respond.

"Guy-sensei, I thought Kakashi was your rival." Lee inquired.

"Lee, a man grows stronger the more rivals he has." Guy answered sagely.

"Sadly, that's true." Shirou interjected. He remembered when Rin had developed a rivalry with Luviagelita Edelfelt, a really explosive one, pun definitely intended. He couldn't begin to count the times he got caught in the crossfire of Gandrs... it took him 2 weeks to recuperate.

She had gone from genius to savant, unfortunately, Rin also seemed to have destructive relationship with Luvia. Shirou figured the two would either become the most acclaimed mages in a thousand years or end up in early graves. Ended, up the former, as they both were close to becoming magicians before his own end.

Team Guy finally left Shirou and Naruto alone, though TenTen had been difficult to get rid of. Shirou was finally able to convince her that he wanted to build some basics into Naruto before Shirou would let TenTen spar.

Shirou spent the rest of the afternoon sparring with Naruto. Shirou was impressed when Naruto was able to block one of Shirou's blows. Too bad Naruto couldn't block the follow up blow.

Finally, Shirou decided it was time quit and head home for dinner.

Naruto's Apartment

Shirou quickly gathered all the ingredients and prepared a few rice balls, miso soup, and tea. Placing the food into bags and pouring the soup and tea into thermoses, Shirou called out.

"Okay Naruto we're ready to go."

"Go? But we just got here" Naruto inquired

"I figured Iruka would be sick of hospital food. So we're going to have Sukiyaki there."

"Awesome. Lets go"

Shirou Picked up the pot and one of two sacks and indicated Naruto to grab the other.

The two made their way to the hospital ignoring the looks the two received, nothing was going to spoil this meal. When they entered the hospital one of the nurses had attempted to block the way. Using his fifth best glare and a threat of a horrible fate in the middle of the night sent the nurse fleeing.

Iruka looked out his room and smiled at his two guests. "What brings you two here?"

"We brought Sukiyaki Iruka-sensei" Naruto announced

"Oh thank Kami, real food. Bless you both." Iruka's relief that he wouldn't need to eat the lousy food was obvious.

Shirou plugged in the hotplate and began cooking the meal while Naruto distributed cups and dishes to all three of them. While the food cooked in the pot Shirou pulled out a couple of thermoses pouring tea and miso soup into the appropriate dishes while Naruto passed the rice balls. The meal passed quite enjoyably. Iruka told funny stories of his and Naruto's past and Shirou told them of Fuji-nee. Finally when all the food had been eaten and the tea drunk. Naruto and Shirou cleaned up the mess said their good-byes and went home.

Back at the apartment Naruto turned to Shirou and said "Thanks, that was the most fun I've had in a long time."

Shirou smiled, leaned down and whispered "Don't think you're off the hook with the Pervert no Jutsu."

Naruto's smile disappeared and fear touched his eyes.

"Sleep well Naruto, tomorrow we begin sparring."

Naruto quickly dressed in his pajamas and dove into bed.

"Don't forget, we wake at dawn."

Naruto had forgotten that and set his alarm.

Sleep was easy for Naruto, the day had been full of revelations and training.

For Shirou sleep would never come.

For Shirou the night brought more worries.

Worries about his purpose

Worries about Saber

Worries about Yumi.

Worries about Acrueid.

Shirou reviewed what had to be done over and over just to keep from going mad.

'Sparring both armed and unarmed is a must. Must remember to invite TenTen to spar or she'll never shut up. Have to talk to the Hokage again. Have to-'

On and on he repeated what had to be done and what could go wrong. Finally he looked out the window at the moon.

"Saber"

"I love you."

"Wait for me"

In a field of gold was a simple house.

There on the veranda she waited.

There on the veranda she worried.

Worried that he would get hurt

Worried that he would be reckless

Worried that he had to die again

A soft breeze embraced her and kissed her lips

"Saber" the wind whispered in her ear

Her eyes widened. She heard his voice in the wind.

"I love you" the wind blew softly "Wait for me"

Saber held herself embracing the wind

"Always" she replied

Naruto dreamed.

The Saber was begging his dad. He wanted to be a magus. His dad was shaking his head, trying to dissuade Saber's decision. Saber continued to ask.

Time flew by. Saber trained his boy, trained with Fuji with bow and sword. Saber quickly grasped the nature of the bow and learned the basics of the sword.

Finally Kiritsugu relented and began teaching Saber. Failure after failure, Saber continued to practice relentlessly. Though it could cost him his life, Saber practiced regardless.

Kiritsugu begins leaving. Gone for days, weeks, a month or two. Leaving Saber alone in that cold dead house.

One day Kiritsugu told Saber are talking. Saber tells how he hates how some people were sacrificed to save others

"So you want to save everybody then Shirou?" Kiritsugu asks "That's difficult."

"Shirou, saving one person means not saving someone else. A superhero can only save the ones he saves. That's the definition of a super hero. It's even harder in a natural disaster."

"But I don't want that," declares Saber.

Saber stands up. He proclaims to the world, "I'll do it. I'll become a hero that saves everyone."

Kiritsugu smiles, his eyes close. His body relaxes. He doesn't move.

Saber stays there by his side. He doesn't move the whole night.

He keeps waiting for Kiritsugu's answer.

Kiritsugu never woke up... ever again.

Authors note part 2: To all my readers, please review and give me feedback. This story is only one of many I intend to write and I will need to know what works and doesn't work.