Now that I have an idea of Assassin's fighting style after watching the new episode, it's time to begin the show. Also, just finished the series so I'm gonna focus on this a bit more before I have to go rewatching episodes
Darkness and Light, Into the Chaos!
Things were looking grim. Mordred and her master were seriously injured, Archer was breathing heavily, low on mana, and Rider had several cuts on his body from where the chains had struck him.
Behind the Servants, the siblings and Seig weren't doing well either. Caules had some cuts, as did Fiore, but having the worst of it, Seig could barely hold his sword. He was on the verge of collapse, the only thing holding him being Ruler's strong arm. "This is bad." Ruler muttered. Seig nodded his agreement.
"We really need to retreat." Archer determined, "But with that door closed," he muttered, looking at the door that had closed as they entered the throne room.
"Saber," Sisiguo called, "Do you think you can break the door?"
"I can try." Mordred replied, grabbing the green vial her master tossed her and injecting it into her neck. Sisiguo ran for cover as Mordred's power spiked.
...
A few halls down, Jack and Asiko were running toward the throne room. "We'd better hurry or they'll have all the fun with Semiramis." Asiko noted.
"We figured the same thing. Last one there buys dinner?" Jack asked, smirking a challenge.
"What are you gonna pay with exactly?" Asiko replied, picking up speed. Jack laughed as she quickened her own pace. In the end, Jack won the little "race" and both stood before the open door. "This could be a problem." the Magus muttered, pushing against the door with all his might. It didn't budge. "Shit. I should have had QG come with us in case we needed to bust through like this."
"Couldn't you just try another summons?" Jack asked, leaning against the door.
"It puts too much of a strain on my mana, you know that." Asiko replied, crossing his arms. "If I do that, there won't be any mana left for you. Don't forget why I'm here in the first place."
"Because your boss asked you to, right?" Jack asked, tilting her head in confusion.
"My mission was to kill the Parasitica operative. You know, the old man who's apprentice I was posing as? The guy you butchered the day we met?" Asiko sighed, "I'm here because I swore I'd get you and Miss Reika the Grail or die trying."
"Asiko, we have enough mana to sustain us for about an hour if we don't fog the room. Try it." Jack assured, placing a hand on her boyfriend's shoulder.
"If you're lying, I'll never forgive you." Asiko informed, sighing as he stretched his arms and closed his eyes. Only one other thing in my arsenal to bust down this door without using him. Gotta try.
"Ancient being of Goron strife,
Buried by the Sages' light.
From the Temple's Fiery hearth,
Volvaiga, I summon you forth!"
Again, his eyes flew open as the chant was complete, the serpentine dragon letting out a roar as it made for the door.
...
The throne room shook as a loud roar was heard. "What the hell?" Semiramis gasped. Volvaiga burst through the door, spewing fire from his gaping maw as he entered.
The flames swept by Rider, who let out a panicked scream as the edge of his cape caught on fire. "Aim at the bitch in the black dress! The others are our allies!" Asiko called in exasperation. Why does this thing have to be so difficult? the Magus thought with a sigh. "Everyone pull back for now, we can handle this." he called aloud, brandishing one of Jack's knives.
"No way, Assassin is mine!" Saber barked, her red garments dancing slightly as she rushed the enemy Servant, blade charged with lightning.
"I don't think so. King of Water, Black Smoke." Semiramis ordered, a green fog covering the area.
"Poison Gas!" Jack called, putting an arm over her face.
"Volvaiga, burn it!" Asiko ordered, clearly panicked as the dragon moved to obey. Shit, how could I have forgotten Sikera Usum? This looks like hydra venom, but I can't tell for sure. Asiko coughed violently, seeing blood spurt from his mouth. No, gotta calm down. Volvaiga will burn most of the poison away, so it'll be fine. Asiko tried to refocus on his opponent, only to see a set of magic circles aimed at him. "Shit, scatter!" Asiko shouted, running to a cleared area. Everyone else followed suite, barely avoiding the beams.
Chains shot out before anyone could dodge, scratching several allies and running Ruler's left arm through. "Ruler!" Seig cried in concern, cutting the chain and pulling out the barb.
"I'm alright." the saint replied with a weak smile. Seig looked unconvinced, helping the Saint out of the room.
"Jack, Heaven Hell attack!" Asiko ordered, moving at a dead sprint.
Jack used the wall as a springboard, launching high into the air. "Look to hell, we strike from Heaven!" she shouted, slashing at Semiramis.
Asiko appeared beneath the Assassin's feet. "Look toward Heaven and we strike from Hell!" he snarled, slashing upward and creating a large gash. Semiramis let out a cry of pain, calling her magic to attack the couple before they had a chance to recover.
Shit! Asiko thought, not able to dodge the chain wrapping around him. Mordred appeared suddenly, cutting the chain in two and freeing the Magus. "Thanks Saber!" he called, dashing toward Jack.
"We can't keep going like this." Jack panted, seeing the Knight making another dash for her opponent. "At this rate, we'll be wiped out."
"We have to think of- WHAT THE HELL ARE THOSE TWO DOING?!"Asiko shrieked, seeing Mordred and her Master attacking. Sisiguo was hit multiple times as he fired his gun, Mordred jumping high and making to slash.
"Clarnet," she began, her blade crackling with red lightning, "Blood Arthur!" With the Phantasm called, Mordred slashed. An explosion occurred and a dust cloud obscured the area. When everything settled, the throne was destroyed and Mordred was in her street clothes. Jack and Asiko ran over to Sisiguo and examined him quickly. "He's not gonna make it, right?" Mordred guessed.
Asiko nodded. "Even with Jack's Surgical Procedure, it wouldn't be enough. Sucks, you two were growing on me." he huffed, holding back tears.
"Oi, summon wizard." Sisiguo spoke up. "Do you think you could make one of your contracts with Saber?"
"Wh-what?" Mordred gasped. She could already feel her mana draining with her master's death as she stumbled.
"Is it so odd a request? He's bound to get into trouble you can enjoy."
"Depends, both parties have to be willing to some degree." Asiko replied, turning to the crimson-clad Servant. "What do you say? I can already think of a decent chant to call you out."
"Are you sure about this, Master?" Mordred asked, uncertainty in her eyes. Sisiguo nodded and his Servant sighed. "Alright then, how does this work?"
"Simple, give me your hand." Asiko ordered, holding his own. Mordred did as instructed, placing her hand in his. Asiko closed his eyes and began to chant.
"Oh power of Night,
Now hear my plight.
Between the mana within our power,
Forge the contract in this hour.
From Ancient world of heros light,
We bind our power, we bind our might!"
He opened his eyes abruptly as a spell circle formed. Mordred felt her power returning as the circle faded. She absently noticed Volvaiga had vanished during the chant as she gazed at her hand. Sisiguo had also passed during the chant. "Pretty cool light show, but now what?" she asked, looking at her now former master.
"Now we get moving. I'm gonna have to un-summon you, my mana's too low to keep you for very long, but I promise to call if we need you." Asiko replied, muttering under his breath.
Mordred felt as if she were astralizing as she faded with a smile. This is gonna be fun! she thought before fading completely.
Asiko turned to the others, who had started funneling in as things came to an end during the Contract Forge. "Everyone okay? Still got all your body parts attached?" he asked. Everyone nodded as they began to leave, the Gardens now crumbling around them.
Well, that turned out worse than I thought. I'm set for complaints, tear into me, but if you liked anything please tell me. I need to know both what is and isn't working. Well, now Asiko has a new powerful summoning he can perform, but will it be enough to beat Shiro? Will the Black Faction win or will it all be for naught? Next time: The Holy Grail. Humanity's Salvation?