Heya!

I know I don't usually write stuff at the beginning since it's not really my style, but after going through a lot of fanfics, I found out I haven't exactly been communicating back by answering reviews, and I realized that sucks, so from now on, I'm gonna try my best to answer back! I'm not a scary person, and I do love hearing what you guys think so I can further improve my work. So thanks for sticking around guys, you're the best. I'll answer at the end of each chapter to the best of my abilities from now on.

Anyway to start off this new chapter of my life (HAHA PUN-ish thingy that's punny) I've decided to post this little fic. Haruna Cupcakes suggested I write a fic about Arturia and her foster brother, Kay, almost a year ago from today. In fact, six days from now, It'll be an entire year since then. I had this sitting around in my laptop for a while, and though this is about Kay, whom we've heard very little about, I do hope you enjoy it.

Thank you so much for everything guys! I'll chat more soon. Enjoy!

-akampana

Sir Kay spun as he heard his name being called, coming face to face with Camelot's most famous baker. Out of the corner of his eye he thought he saw someone quickly dart out of the bakery, but before he could think too much about it, the literal breadwinner placed a full basket of steaming hot bread in the knight's hands with a smile.

"Oh, no I couldn't take these!" he exclaimed right away, counting enough delicious loaves and other assorted pastries to feed him for a week. He quickly tried to give the basket back. The baker only laughed at the man's actions.

"Yes, yes, you can, Sir Knight," he reasoned, clapping the ginger on the shoulder like an old friend. "The bakery has never been this productive in ages! Do you believe we're actually getting out some extras?"

"Well, if that is the case, then thank you so much for your kindness," said the red-haired knight, a smile evident on his face

"Oh, but this is but nothing compared to your services. Thanks to the new King and you Knights of the Round Table, we can work in peace without having to worry about invaders."

Kay smiled as he waved at the kind man's retreating back. All true. Arty truly was doing a great job as king.

More like queen. Kay thought to himself, chuckling slightly as he imagined the surprise it would be if his fellow knights and the rest of the kingdom found out that Arthur was not his brother, but his sister.

Arty…

It had been quite a while since he and his adopted sibling really had time to talk. It was understandable, since she was a very busy man from the day she pulled the sword from the stone and set the entirety of Britain's future on her tiny shoulders. The crown came with an incredible amount of work, especially given the state King Uther, rest his soul, left Camelot. Arturia was always holed up in the castle, doing one thing after another. She was just too busy to invite to do anything. That, and they had to keep a professional image; a lesson he learned when he received scornful looks from the nobles when he slung an arm over her shoulders. She was his king now, and he should treat her that way. Plus, he had his duties as a knight, and as one of her most trusted, to take care of, which entailed him spending a lot of time outside the castle. Sometimes, he'd have to go weeks without seeing her pretty face.

Yup. That's right. He found her pretty. Gorgeous. Stunning. She completely surpassed her own queen's beauty, in his opinion. He knew she'd grow up to be a beautiful lady since the day he first met her, and she did. Too bad she had to throw that all away, huh.

Of course, that couldn't be helped, for she was the salvation this country needed, and true enough, she managed to pull it up from the pits of hell.

Bollocks.

He still didn't find it fair. She didn't have to give up everything. They were both so happy when they were younger. Lately, she's just been so distant.

As he walked on home, he waved back at a group of ladies who greeted him, words of thanks on his lips.

Of course, as Arturia's adoptive brother, he had an expansive room back at the royal castle, as did most of the Knights of the Round Table. But there was just something homey about the simple cottage where they used to live when she was his squire and him an aspiring knight. That was their true home, where they shared smiles and laughs together with their father Ector. Kay came here whenever he needed to relax, or when he needed to think and be alone, like today.

Really, Arturia couldn't have possibly forgotten his birthday, right?

Could she?

Most of the knights greeted him, as did many friends and other citizens. His father clapped him on the back too, which was rare since the old man always forgot his birthday. Arturia never did, but perhaps she was so busy with the kingdom that it had slipped her mind.

Kay sighed, trudging up the hill to the old house. Maybe he was just being immature. It was just a birthday, and he was an adult now. Things like this mattered a lot less as people grew older right?

He took the key from his back pocket upon reaching the door, and inserted it in the keyhole, only to find the door was already unlocked.

Burglars?

The knight quietly drew his sword with his free hands, and gripped the bread basket tight with the other. If anything, he could use the thing to clobber the robber.

Haha-Nope. No laughing. Even if that was a pretty funny thought.

He took a deep breath to calm himself. Ready to strike, he swung the door open swiftly…

Only to find vibrant green eyes staring back at him happily.

"Happy birthday, Kay."

"A-A-A-A-Arturia?!"

The blonde woman chuckled softly, as he sheathed his sword and enveloped her in a tight hug.

"What, you didn't think I would forget, did you?" she said, returning the gesture, tiptoeing to reach her much taller older brother.

When they parted, she relieved him of the bread basket he was carrying, saying, "Well, I hope the baker's distraction didn't spoil your appetite so much, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do with all this."

At that she moved aside, revealing a smorgasbord of all his favorite homemade dishes, cooked just how he liked it. There was lamb, beef, salmon, irish potatoes, turkey, and right behind her, was a perfectly made chocolate cake with white vanilla frosting and strawberries on top. Kay's exact favorite cake flavor, ever since he was a kid.

"How? Wha—? Distraction?" For once the silver-tongued devil was at a loss for words.

"They didn't finish the cake in time." She smiled sweetly at him, a slight blush creeping up on her cheeks.

She remembered. Despite all her troubles, she remembered. Kay's face quickly showed a brilliant smile, and he hugged his little sister again, heart leaping happily in his chest.

"Of course she had help," called his father's familiar voice from the kitchen. "I certainly think we got everything right, don't you agree?"

The man tackled both of his children playfully, joining their little hug.

He forgot, didn't he? Kay mouthed to his younger sibling. She smiled sheepishly, confirming his guess.

"Bollocks. You two are absolutely ridiculous," Kay mumbled in his father's strong grip. Arturia and his father only laughed.

"Drinks! We need drinks!" the oldest one announced, letting go of his children and coming back to hand them fine wine.

"A toast to Kay, to a long and prosperous life!"

"To Kay!" Arturia followed, eyeing her big brother, and they clanked their drinks together and began their feast.

The trio laughed together like a true family, for once forgetting their titles and responsibilities, and bonded like the old times. There was no king or knights, just a boy, a girl, and their father, eating dinner, sharing stories and having a good time.

Long after the stars had taken over the sky, and as Sir Ector lay passed out on the floor, more drunk than he had ever been, the two siblings slumped against each other on the old couch, the older one's head resting on top of the younger's.

"I certainly hope you enjoyed our little surprise," the woman said, giggling as she watched her adoptive father drunkenly mumble nonsense from his spot on the cottage floor.

"After all," she continued, snuggling closer to her sibling, "your birthday is coming to a close. If I am right, the sun is due to rise in a short while."

He snaked an arm around her waist comfortably, just like he used to do when she was cold or had nightmares.

"You are right, so for these last few moments, spoil me."

At his words, Arturia rose from her position, and before he could say anything more, she brought his face towards hers swiftly and kissed him.

"Happy birthday, Kay," she repeated with a blush on her pretty face, and then she resumed her previous position on the couch with closed eyes, retiring for the night.

He sat there, stunned for a few moments, before turning his eyes to the lovely lady sleeping on his shoulder.

With his free hand he touched where she had kissed him on his cheek, and proceeded to color as brightly as his red hair.

Bollocks, woman.

But realizing she wasn't waking up anytime soon, he leaned his head on hers and slept, wishing that every day she'd bring him as much happiness as she did today.

Heya! (Again! XD)

I hope you liked it, even if it doesn't feature any knights or kings besides darling Arturia. (Easily my favorite Fate character, by the way.) And this time the story happens before the Grail War, so yeah. Quite short, like the rest of the things I write in this fic, but I do hope it was enough to make up for my long absence. (If not, I'll be sure to keep the stories coming.)

I always thought of Kay having red hair. I don't know why, but it just seems...right. Since he's Arturia's adopted sibling, I didn't think having him blonde would suit him, instead why not a different color so that the fact that they weren't blood related would be emphasized? I thought of maybe brown too, but I kind of also felt that red had the right amount of dramatic flair. What do you think? :)

Thank you for reading, and for every follow, review, and favorite. I love you guys. Thanks so much for sticking with me.

-akampana

Bollocks!

P.S.

For the followers of my other fic, I'll try to get the next chapter of The Play of Fate soon! And for those who read about my newest project, an elemental AU called Earth, Wind, and Fire, sit tight. It's almost ready. ;)