Well, this is the poll high-vote, so here we go. And no griping about how the dialogue is screwed up. Asiko changed the timeline so things are going to be different for everyone.
Darkness and Light, Into the Chaos!
The Black Faction ran through the hall, aiming for the next room. "Shit, pick up the pace people! My Queen Gohma just got beaten." Asiko called behind him. The Servants and Magus nodded as their pace increased. Gonna have to rely almost completely on Jack's knives to fight with how low on mana I am right now. Only thing I could summon is Him, and I'd rather avoid that if I can.
"Asiko, we think we can feel the Grail." Jack informed, cutting into her boyfriend and partner's thoughts. The Magus nodded as the group breached the threshold, coming face-to-face with Shiro in front of the Grail.
"Amakusa Shirou Tokisada," Ruler began, stepping to the front. "You are in direct violation of the rules of the Grail War. We Rulers are not meant to participate as Masters."
"Being an observer will never allow me to achieve my goals." Shirou replied, his tone almost indifferent. "With the aid of the Grail I will ensure humanity's salvation."
"And how do you intend to do that?" Asiko asked lazily, earning a pointed glare from Ruler.
"With the aid of the Grail, I will grant the people of the world Immortality. With no need to do evil against each other to survive, the people will be saved." Shirou explained, meeting the gaze of his enemies evenly.
"Don't make me laugh!" Asiko chuckled, "Humanity is a long way off of being able to deal with that salvation. I'm just curious who put this idea in your head in the first place. Who gave you the idea that this was the right course?"
"I chose this of my own will," Shirou almost snapped, annoyed at the boy's tone. "No one planted this idea in my head."
"Then what made you think it would work?" Jack snapped in reply. "People are cruel no matter what. Grudges won't disappear just because there's no way to kill. You'd be surprised what you could live through as things are."
"And without the need to adapt and grow, humanity will never progress." Seig added. "I'll admit that humans are capable of despicable acts, but I've seen so many good people as well, people who are kind and just. I can't accept what you're trying to do."
"Neither can we!" Caules called, Fiore stepping next to him.
"The Black Faction has spoken." Asiko laughed, "Now what, Amakusa Shirou Tokisada?" he asked.
Shirou drew his sword. "Holy Grail, lend me your strength, and let these be the last murders of this world." he prayed.
"You fool!" Asiko snarled, gripping his knife angrily. "Don't fuck with the Legion!" with that cry, he lunged. There was a loud clang of steel on steel as Shirou blocked the sudden attack. "You have no idea the forces you oppose." the magus hissed.
"Then educate me." Shirou retorted.
"I am Shadow Legion Kritika Core, Magi Sect, Code Name: Warp Mage!" he announced, leaping back before lunging again.
"Let's go everyone!" Seig shouted. Everyone snapped out of the bombshell dropped and moved to aid the Magus.
Shirou knocked the knife from Asiko's hand, swinging to cut the boy in half before finding Rider's lance in the way. Jack called her boyfriend's name as she threw him the dropped dagger, lunging for the Red Ruler after he knocked Rider away. Ruler came from behind and attempted to stab Shirou with her banner, but he noticed in enough time to dodge the attack and disengage from Jack before being met with Seig's sword, which bit into his shoulder. Shirou snarled before noticing golden specks of light coming at him. Biting back a curse, he dodged the barrage of arrows before Seig slashed again, this time as Siegfried. Both blades rang as they clashed. Fiore took aim with her Mecha and fired, Archer doing the same from his perch on a column in the room.
"You won't win!" Shirou declared, shoving Siegfried away before dodging the attack again.
Asiko snarled at the lack of progress. Only one of his group had managed to score a decent hit, and that was annoying the hell out of him. "Jack, we're out of options and out of time, I have to summon him."
"Are you sure about that?" Jack asked uncertainly.
"Just buy me some time. I need to concentrate for this one." Asiko snapped, spell circles starting to form on his palms.
Archer, Asiko's trying something, we need to give him time to try it. Fiore ordered.
Right, I'm on it. Archer replied, aiming again and firing.
Master! Rider called over the link, The kid's trying something, let's make sure he can pull it off.
Got it, Siegfried replied, swinging his sword again. "Ruler, we have to keep the pressure up!" he called over Shirou's shoulder.
"Right." Ruler replied with a nod, attempting to strike with her banner again. Seig timed out on his transformation and returned to normal, still fighting as if nothing had changed. Shirou parried Ruler's strike and dodged Rider's lance, barely noticing Archer's arrows as one pierced his wounded arm.
Off to the side Asiko was still preparing. Gotta focus, need to summon him. he thought as he called even more mana to his hands. Not enough yet, need just a little more.
Back at the battle, Shirou had cut off his wounded arm, summoning a black hole that kept absorbing the ranged attacks and pulling on the melee attackers.
Finally! Asiko thought, the circles complete on his palms. "All set!" he called to his allies.
"Scatter!" Jack ordered, leaping toward Archer as Asiko began his chant.
"Though I know I should be wary,
Still I venture someplace scary.
Ghostly Haunting I turn loose,
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, BEETLEUICE!"
A maniacal cackle was heard as Asiko screamed the name the third time. A puff of smoke flashed in front of the magus as a raspy voice called, "It's showtime!"
Weren't expecting that, were you? And just so there are no questions, this is a blend of the cartoon and movie Beetlejuice. For those who didn't know about the cartoon, came as a surprise for me too. Next time: Forbidden Summons. The Ghost with the Most!
