I Don't own Fate/Stay Night it belong to Nasu
Author's Note:
Sorry for the delay I have something to do in the pat 2 weeks, in order to make up for my mistake I will release 2 chapter this week and the week after. Anyway enjoy.
Chapter 5: Preparation
It had been a month since Shirou begin his training, and this past one month there is some growth in Shirou overall ability. Whether it is Shirou Magecraft Study, Tracing, or even Martial Art there is definitely some growth in Shirou. However, you must say that the rate of his grow in Magecraft or Martial Art is really pale compared to Shirou Tracing.
Originally Kiritsugu had expected Shirou to truly master all the weapon he trace to at least take a few months. However, more than half of Shirou current weapon have been mastered, only a few weapon like Black Key which a bit difficult to handle still need some time.
Anyway today we will not talk about Shirou progress.
Today on Saturday of the last week before, Summer Vacation is around the corner. All the children around Shirou age, are excited about it. In fact, in Shirou class after the school finished most students are busy talking about their plan.
"The class sure is excited, huh. Well I guess it can't be helped." Said a boy who suddenly appeared next to Shirou table.
The boy have a combed black hair and a black eye, and the boy also wear a glasses. He carry the air of an adult despite still being a kid, just by seeing him you can tell that he is very responsible. The name of the boy is Ryuudou Issei, and this child is one of the few friends Shirou manage to make in school. He is the son of Ryuudo temple head Priest, by the way he is also this class Rep.
"Are you not excited about the holiday, Issei?" Shirou ask
"I wouldn't go so far as saying I'm not excited, but I think the other wasting their energy on unnecessary thing." Issei said
"…*sigh*… You talk like an old man, Iinchou. We're all still kid being noisy is part of our nature." Another voice entered the conversation
This time the voice come from a girl, she had a medium length brown hair that reached her shoulder, and brown eye. She wear some shirt, and short pant. Being honest she look more like a boy than a girl, but she is undoubtedly a girl. The name of this girl Mitsuzuri Ayaka, the daughter of Mitsuzuri Dojo, she is another friends of Shirou.
"You think so, Mitsuzuri? Well I admit we're only kid, but if we waste our energy too much we can't use them when we need to." Issei said plainly
"…Haha… You're so strict. I guess as you grow in the temple you can't help but think like that my house which is a Dojo is also very strict so I can understand where you come from. But still it is not like they can help it, even I myself excited about it. After all during summer vacation we can spend more time with our family, and can also relieve some stress from school." Ayaka said
"Hmm… I guess you do have a point." Shirou admitted Ayaka has a point
Even Shirou who basically broken and not much of a child, still find school to be really stressful. Not only because the study, but also the whole socialising issue. For Shirou who is a victim of a big disaster some of the students is very careful around him. This had made Shirou find it hard to talk to them. Being free from school is actually pretty nice.
Issei who at first not accepting the logic also start to agree
"I can't really make an argument on that. I guess as long they don't forget to do their homework before the school start I shouldn't bother myself." Issei said
"Ugh! I can't believe you just said the 'forbidden word' just like that."
Another voice entered the conversation, this time it come from a male student.
He had a short black hair, and black eye. His skin is also pretty tanned. The name of the boy is Gotou Gai, he is a very go lucky guy, and someone that can get along with anyone. As for his relationship with Shirou well….. he is Shirou friend (I guess).
"Forbidden word? You mean the 'homework'?" Shirou ask
"GAH! E-Even you Shirou! H-How can you say that so plainly? I don't want to even remember about those thing." Gai screamed
"Haha, well you're the type that definitely don't want to work on your homework. Then after summer vacation over, and school restarted the teacher will punish you" Ayaka said she begin to laugh
"Leave me alone, Ayaka!" Gai shouted
Shirou and Issei also begin to laugh as well, they had to admit Gai reaction is very amusing.
After this he conversation the 4 finally realized that they been talking for quiet sometime, and in lass there is almost no student left. The 4 then decided to start to leave the class as well, and then head home together.
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After leaving the school together, because the four house is in different direction they part way during their way home. And now Shirou are alone heading to his home.
"Hey, kid over there! Wait a minute!"
Suddenly a voice can be heard from behind Shirou.
Shirou then turned around, and found two adult male foreigner behind him.
The first one is young man look to be in his early 20s, with long loose hair. He wore a red coat with golden ornamentations on its shoulders, and wear all black clothing. His face bore a tremendously sour expression, and show some amount of annoyance.
The other one…
(…What is he...?) That is what Shirou thought as he saw the man
The other person look to be a white haired old man with red eye. The old man wear all black, and also weird some weird cap. From his look alone you can only think he is a human.
However, thanks to a certain sensitivity Shirou have against anything supernatural the man presence feel totally inhuman. A Magus with the same sensitivity as Shirou, that have experience will probably able to tell the other party is Dead Apostle, but Shirou is too inexperienced. He only felt that the man is something unique, and unable to tell whether the other party is human or not.
(Should I flee? But he don't seems to be a bad person?) Shirou thought
Kiritsugu had always telling Shirou to be careful around people, but Shirou instinct telling him that it would be alright.
In the end Shirou decided to ignore all of his previous thought, and approached the 2.
"Umm… are you talking to me?" Shirou ask to make sure
"Of course! Did you see anyone else here kid?" The old man said
Just like the old man said.
There absolutely no one else other than Shirou, and the 2 man within the road now. Once Shirou understood that he ask the 2 man…
"Um… So why are you calling out to me Sir?" Shirou ask
"Oh, you see me and my assistant over here supposed to go to Fuyuki City Hyatt Hotel, but we completely lose because my assistant over here have forgotten the way. So I like to ask you, where should we go from here?" Said the old man
"As a reminder, the city had somewhat changed from the last time I came here, so you can't really blame me. In the first place it is you who suddenly want to go sightseeing, and make us lost." The other man said while looking angry
"Hahaha sorry." The old man said
Understanding the situation the 2 man in, Shirou nodded his head.
"I see. Then, how about I lead the way all the way to the hotel." Shirou offered
"Is that okay? Wouldn't it better to just show us the way?" The younger man ask in concern, it is clear that he don't want to cause Shirou trouble
"No, it is okay. I'm not in a hurry or anything, and the situation in this city are pretty peaceful so it is unlikely I will get kidnapped. On the other hand, I think it will be hard for you 2 to go that hotel by yourselves. You two are basically going the wrong way."
The location they're standing now is about to enter to residential district, on the other hand tis so called hotel is located in Centerville neighbourhood, which is near the big bridge which practically on the other side of Shirou way. Simply put these 2 people are going the wrong way.
"For real? Man, what's happening here Waver-kun? You sure don't do your job as a guide." The old man said
"Don't make me repeat myself, dear Sir! The place had changing from the last time I am here." The young man named Waver said
"If the last time you come here before the fire Incident, I guess that would explain you not knowing some part of the city. Although most of the place that got burned is on the other side of the bridge. The Fuyuki City as a whole had been changed because many new building had been build." Shirou answered
The flame from last year had cause a lot of damage to the city, but at the same time it had attracted a lot of attention from Media and Government. As a result the City receive a lot of help from many people, which changed the look of the city.
"I see, that explain." Waver nodded his head
"Anyway I shall help you to go there so please relax." Shirou said
"I see, thank you, boy! Ah, how rude of me! I almost forgot to introduce myself, my name is Waver Velvet." Waver introduced himself
"Just call me Zel, my name is a bit hard to spell by you Japanese people after all." The old man said while laughing
Seeing the 2 man suddenly introduced themselves Shirou then cleared his throat to introduce himself.
"My name is Emiya Shirou. It is nice to meet you." Shirou said
"Emiya…?" Waver said in surprise
There is also a hint of shock in Waver voice, but most of all is the blank face Waver made after hearing Shirou name. Shirou who notice this then try to question Waver.
"Is something wrong?" Shirou ask
"Ah, no. It is nothing." Waver said as he try to look calm
It is obvious that there is definitely something, but Shirou not sure what it is. Not knowing whaat tto do Shirou decided to ignore Waver reaction, and lead the way for those 2. This is how Shirou met the mysterious duo for the first time.
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Waver feeling totally stressed.
Zelretch suddenly drag him all the way to Japan without explaining a single thing to him, to this city once again. Waver had thought he will not return here again.
(…There are too many memory in this place, both sad and scary.)
All the fight with those Servants and the time he spent with Iskandar is just too painful to look back. He had no intention to forget any of those precious memory, but being reminded by coming to this city is just too painful.
On top of it because it is so sudden Wave had no chance to talk with Reines.
(That brat will likely be angry because of this.)
He had promised to contact her, but because of Zelrech order he had no chance to do so. Seeing the temper Reines has Waver will likely receive some punishment from the brat
(…We also ended up lost thanks to his wimp.)
When they arrived at the city Zelretch out of a wimp, they ended up looking around first instead going straight to the hotel. Thanks to his action they ended up lose their way. It was only to a certain child they met by chance that they able to determine their position.
However, when Waver heard the boy name his mind goes blank
(…Emiya! Could this boy related to the Magus Killer?)
Magus Killer.
When it came to sheer ability as a Magus Kayneth probably the strongest in that war. However, when you ask who is the most dangerous master in that war it will be Emiya Kiritsugu.
There are just too many time that man show his superiority in battle compared to the rest of the master. In fact Waver got a feeling that man might be able to actually fought a Servant like Assassin and Caster in direct fight all by himself. However, what the scariest thing about him is his ability to make strategy that allow him to exploit all his opponent weakness.
There is no doubt that Magus Killer will be the biggest cause of fear among the Master he met during the war. And suddenly hearing that name have cause him to be wary of the kid.
Waver is in panic for a moment, he is confused on what to do here….
(Dammit, forget it! It doesn't matter right now. Even if he is related to that man, I shouldn't bother myself.)
In the end he decided to ignore Shirou name, and believed it is only a coincidence they have the same name. Also he believed if Shirou actually related to Kiritsugu it doesn't mean the boy will be like the man. In the end, he try to focus on arriving on the hotel.
"We've arrived."
After walking for a while the three finally arrived at the hotel.
During the walk Waver had been focusing on his own thought that he doesn't realize this.
"Ah, thank you Shirou!" Waver said in response once he realised the situation
"It is okay."Shirou said
"No. You really helped us Shirou-kun. Here I give some snack for you." Said Zelretch as he try to hand over some of the snack he had on his plastic bag
"Thank you I kindly accept it. Well I should get going I hope you have fun vacation in this city." Shirou said that as he left the 2
On the other hand Waver…
"What's with the vacation?" Waver ask Zelretch
"You probably didn't hear because you're too busy thinking by yourselves. During the walk, I told him we're on Vacation here. I mean it is not like I can tell him my real reason coming here." Zelretch
At this word Waver finally remembered the thing he want to ask Zelretch the most.
"That's right! What is your reason coming here?"
Thanks to all the sudden event Waver had completely forgotten about this. However, now that he finally remembered he will not let Zelretch dodge the question anymore.
"I will that is my plan after all. But before that let's enter the hotel you probably tired." Zelretch said with a serious tone
After hearing that word Waver forced to calm down, and followed Zelretch to the hotel. And just like this he forgotten completely about Shirou matter.
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During that talk Shirou are heading to his home as fast as he can.
He after all need to cook dinner for Kiritsugu and Taiga.
"I'm home."
"LATE! WHAT ARE YOU DOING SO LATE?!" Taiga voice can be heard
It is clear that from her voice Taiga is angry.
In reality the time is now only 4 O'Clock, and the sun has not gone yet. However, as Shirou normally go home as soon as the school finished Taiga become pretty worry.
"Sorry, I met some foreigner who got lost, and need someone to lead them." Shirou said
"…*Sigh*… I see, I guess it can't be helped then, but please inform us first. Use one of the phone on the street." Taiaga said
"I will. By the way, where is Ojii-san?" Shirou ask
As Shirou entered the house he didn't see Kiritsugu anywhere, so curiously he went and ask Taiga.
"Oh, Kiritsugu just went out. He say that he had something to pick at some company, he say that he will be back by dinner time."
"I see. Okay, then I guess I should make some preparation for cooking first." Shirou said
Shirou then head over to the kitchen, and make preparation for the food.
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At the same time Kiritsugu at the time are going to some dark alley, and entering some building.
"Oh, are you Mr. Kiritsugu? We've been waiting for you." Say one of the worker
"Enough with that. Just hurry you, and hand over the thing I bought." Kiritsugu said
"Understood, please come here."
Kiritsugu then followed the man to the underground, and then they arrived at a certain room.
The room filled with several box.
"Each of those box contain all the thing you ordered. 100 kg C2, 20 Stun Grenade, 10 Smoke grenade, 1000 bullet for Calico M950, 30 bullet for Walther WA2000, and some silencer, etc. If I don't know any better you probably want to do some war huh." The man commented
"Something like that, anyway where the thing I want you to get the most?" Kiritsugu said coldly
"Ah, yeah here it is. The Mystic Code you ordered."
After that the man try to take out something in his pocket he then handed something to Kiritsugu.
"Thanks, if possible I want this all delivered to my safe house in German."
"Understood leave it to us."
After that Kiritsugu leave the place. Kiritsugu had not visited a single place other after that he then head back to home immediately. And once he return back he eat dinner with Shirou and Taiga. He act as if nothing happen at all.
However just one word he said to Shirou after Taiga left
"Shirou, sorry. But I will go to German tomorrow."