Chapter 4 - Vanishing Point.
"Choose whether you will fight in this war or you will hide like a coward, Emiya Shirou... Either way, the choice had already been made for you and you will have to face the consequences of your destiny... But you should rejoice, Emiya Shirou. Because no matter how much you hate conflict, Heroes are meant to defeat the evil... So you could say... Your dream has become true..."
The words of that lying priest kept reverberating inside Tohsaka Rin's mind like a mantra. She knew those words were just a vain intent of Kotomine Kirei to create chaos... He simply wasn't fit for the job of the church and Rin didn't know how he managed to become the moderator of this war. He could have been many things... Like an assassin or even a master... But then again, the church was not exactly known for its authenticity. Many dark rumors were around that so-called 'good-willed' organization chosen by God... It was just a convenient cover for the most influential magicians in the world... She knew that much because her father did that sort of thing during the fourth war.
"Shirou... Have you finished talking?" Saber asked once they exited the grounds of the church.
"Yes... Yes, we have..." Shirou asked somewhat aloof.
"Then... What is your choice?"
"I... I have decided to fight as a master... Would you accept me as your master, Saber?"
"There is nothing to accept, Shirou. You became my master since the very beginning... I swore to be your sword... And I will cut through anything in your way." Saber reassured with a gentle smile.
"I see... Saber... Please, help me win this war." Shirou said stretching his arm towards Saber, the servant was taken aback by his action "Oh... Did I do something inappropriate...?"
"No... I was just a bit surprised..." Saber admitted grabbing Shirou's hand and shaking it "Once again, I swear to be your sword, my master."
It all looked nice and pretty... If it weren't for the fact that Emiya Shirou had become her enemy...
What a shame...
"We should act..." The voice of Archer called inside her mind "He is an inexperienced and weak enemy... We could easily finish them off right here and right now..."
His words were true... But...
"What is stopping you from doing it? Sooner or later, we will have to fight them... We should take this chance and eliminate them before they become a bigger threat." Once again, he was right and that pissed Tohsaka the most. He acted as if he knew everything "There is no place for mercy in this war and you know it... Or could it be that you feel for him..." Rin did the impossible to remain stoic... Someone was going to get punished once they were home. "Then... Why do you keep doing this...? You know what must be done..." He was right... He was right and Rin knew it...
God, how much she hated that side of him...
"Tohsaka?" Shirou asked when Rin suddenly stopped in front of him.
"I'm sorry... But I think it is about time we take separate ways from now on..." He seemed confused "I brought you here because you weren't my enemy... Now that you have accepted your role, I have no choice but stay away from you..."
"I will not fight against you, Tohsaka..." He was such a fool... How could he have summoned The Saber? "You have helped me this far and I plan to be your friend for now on..."
"That is such a petty and stupid way of thinking, boy..." Archer said materializing beside Rin "I don't really know how can Rin keep up with your idiocy..."
"I simply don't want to own him anything..." Tohsaka interjected "Once I have paid my debt I will deal with him properly" Rin claimed, glaring at Shirou.
"Is that so...? Well then, call me once you have-" Suddenly, Archer stopped and turned around to see behind his back "Saber..."
"I know... I can feel it too..." Saber answered, materializing her invisible sword.
Shirou seemed to not understand what was going on but Rin was already scanning the area for the threat. She was a fool for believing no one would dare to attack them... Even if Saber was the strongest servant, any clever master would have already realized she lacked the strength and resources to fight long wars. She was sure there were a few familiars watching over the fight between Lancer and Saber so it was safe to assume one of the other masters had decided to move... But to think they would attack both Shirou and her... That master was underestimating her potential...
And nobody made a fool out of Tohsaka Rin without losing more than just their lives...
Her eyes moved all over the place, trying to peer into the darkness and the mist. So far, she couldn't really detect any surge of magic but she was sure the enemy was concealing their presence... Rin realized their situation was no good. Even if they had two servants, they were still in the open with no information of the enemies... The assassin could easily deal with Shirou since he was the weakest among them... And without Saber, Rin knew it would be a thought battle. Even of Archer managed to defeat the other servant, he would reveal his skills.
She squeezed the gems inside her pockets and quietly chanted a spell. She felt how her limbs were imbued with magic... Her vision became sharper and she was able to see through the mist... But it had the same results, she simply couldn't see the-
"You look quite funny right now, Miss Tohsaka... Desperately trying to find the enemy... Even though I am right in front of you..." Rin widened her eyes in surprise... It wasn't like she hadn't seen the short form in the darkness... She simply chose not to "Good night, little brother... I believe this is the second time we have met... You did good in following my advice and summoning a strong servant... I suppose I can take you seriously now..."
As the child walked into the light of the lamp, Rin was able to recognize the features of her young face... Crimson eyes, porcelain skin, and snowy silver hair... There was not a single respectable magus that couldn't recognize those characteristics. But for Tohsaka Rin was different... Those same eyes had haunted her nightmares ever since her father didn't return ten years ago...
The wretched Homunculus of the Einzbern Family...
"Good night to you too, Tohsaka Rin," The homunculus said bowing elegantly "I am Illya... Illyasviel Von Einzbern... But I believe you already know the meaning behind my name, don't you?" Rin gritted her teeth but said nothing "Quite the lovable night we have here... The temperature is nice and the stars are pretty... The perfect night for a battle... Don't you agree, little brother?"
Shirou didn't know what was going on but there was something in the voice of that little girl that made him shiver in fright... He had seen many kids around his neighbor... But that thing couldn't be considered a child. Even though she was smiling, there was not a single emotion in her eyes. She was assessing him, judging his worth with a single glance... Those crimson eyes couldn't belong to a little girl... No, those eyes couldn't belong to a human.
"I want to make myself clear, Miss Tohsaka," Illyasviel's smile disappeared and was replaced with a cold expression "I have no interest in you or your servant... I can deal with the likes of you later... Right now, I only wish to kill Emiya Shirou... So, would you kindly leave before I change my mind?"
"You... Those are some big words for someone who is alone!" Rin countered with anger.
"Alone...? Who said I was alone?" Illyasviel asked with another smile.
Suddenly, something began creeping on Rin's spine... It was a cold and slimy sensation climbing all over her back. A feeling she had felt just a few times in the past... The first was when her father patted her head before he went to the war... A painfully real and factual sensation of certainty and the things that were going to happen whether she wanted it or not... That one time, her father hadn't come back... And now...
They were trapped with that thing and the monster hiding in the shadows of the night...
"SHIROU!"
As expected, the first one to react was Saber. As the strongest class, she did not lose herself in the dread the little girl was emanating. Maybe it was a spell and Saber was able to resist it, or maybe she simply had experience with that sort of situation... Either way, she sensed the danger and managed to stand in front of her master with her invisible sword in front of her just in time to block a projectile coming his way...
The object collided against Saber's sword and she was able to hold her ground... For a single second...
After said second, her eyes widened in surprise when she was easily pushed by the force of the object. Her scream was heard until she collided with the trees and rocks behind her back... Then, there was an explosion and the silence took over once again...
None of the presents was able to react in any way, they were still shocked by the absurdity of the aggression and the fact that Saber was so easily overcome by something like that... They remained quiet and still while Illyasviel watched them with cold glare on her face... And then...
They felt it...
The first one was Archer. He felt a strange vibration beneath his feet and he also noticed how some small rocks trembled and even jumped due to the shaking.
The second was Tohsaka Rin. It was faint but she was able to hear it, the dull sound of drums booming at the distance.
The third and last was Emiya Shirou... His mouth was wide open due to the horror as he distinguished a towering form moving slowly through the mist towards them.
The creature finally stepped into the light of the moon and the group was able to see its terrifying form... A giant cladded in a copper armor with some strange green lights shining in the dark. It also had two orange orbs surrounded by pitch-black darkness in its helmet as eyes. The creature stood a few meters away from Illyasviel and lifted its arm.
Suddenly, they heard a clackling sound and turned around to see a huge chain slowly pulling something... It was a giant anchor coated in mud and a crimson liquid. The deadly weapon slowly returned to its owner, the giant easily picked the humongous thing and rested it over his shoulder as if it weighed nothing... And it waited with its eyes completely focused on them.
"That... What is that thing...?!" Rin was the first one to break the silence "What kind of monster has the Einzbern family summoned this time?! The stats of the thing are ridiculous... That... That is definitely not a heroic spirit!"
"Calm down, Rin!" Archer ordered.
"How can I calm down?! That thing defeated Saber with a single attack! How can I possibly calm down when there is obviously no hope against that abomination!?"
"I know... But losing your cool won't help us at all... It is obvious we can't defeat that thing on our own... We must get away... Fast..." He was right. Even in this dire situation, he was right again...
"Are you done talking?" Illyasviel said glaring at them "Then... Berserker... Kill them all..."
The words resonated in the silence... And it began...
Slowly, the giant began walking towards them... Then, his pace became faster... And before they knew it, he was rushing against them with a terrifying speed. The floor trembled and was destroyed as the Titan stomped it with its mighty weight. Only Archer moved and managed to get Rin out of the way... But Shirou remained where he was... Trapped in his own fear as the Titan lunged his massive weapon... He couldn't move... There was no way to run...
It was over...
But then, the graveyard behind him exploded with a golden glow and a lighting appeared in front of Shirou... She was covered in dirt and with a trail of blood coming from her mouth but she still looked like the regal knight Emiya Shirou had summoned. Her sword concealed in the winds once again met the deadly anchor and Saber was able to block the attack...
But only for a single second...
After said second, Saber was unable to handle the monstrous force of the Titan and was pushed backward. But this time, she managed to hold her ground. She panted and looked at the Titan straight into his eyes... She bit her lip and readied herself for the battle.
"I have to admit... Your Saber is quite tenacious, Little Brother." Illyasviel said while she walked towards Berserker "But even I can tell it takes everything she has to just hold Berserker's attacks for a brief time... Still, she has my respect." She then glared at Rin and Archer "You two, on the other hand... You have disappointed me, Tohsaka Rin. I expected more from someone of such respectable and ancient lineage."
Those words... Hurt more than anything Rin had experience in her life...
And it was the final push she needed...
"Archer... You will need to fight according to your role." Rin whispered with bitter anger.
"Are you sure about that? Saber can barely defend herself, let alone protect you or her master... If that thing attacks you, I won't be able to stop it..."
"It doesn't matter... We have to deal with that thing one way or another... Saber can fight it but she needs your support... So don't question my orders and do as I say..."
"As you wish... My master." Archer muttered before he leaped into the night sky.
Rin watched him disappear but she had more pressing matters to worry about. On the battlefield, Saber was doing the impossible to fight against the Titan. Knowing that her sword could not match the anchor and the power of Berserker, Saber had opted to rely on her speed and agility. The monster was powerful but it was incredibly slow so Saber was able to dodge all of his attacks with ease... But even she felt terrified by the power of the servant. It's blows created waves of the wind that dangerously caressed her body, there was no doubt Saber would be obliterated if any of the attacks connected. For now, she was able to counter its strength with her speed... But Saber knew it wouldn't take long before she ran out of space. The creature was relentlessly assaulting her and she couldn't retaliate in any way... Should she commit any mistake, it would mark the end...
And she made that mistake...
The ground around them had grown weak and unstable by the powerful blows... And the mist combined with the cold created a moist surface of mud... So when Saber landed, her feet slipped... She was might be strong but there was no way she hadn't sustained damage after those two fatal attacks. It was only for a fraction of a second but the window was there... She lifted her eyes to see then deadly anchor just a few inches away from her face... It was the end...
"You have grown old, Saber..."
Suddenly, a barrage of crimson arrows fell from the sky and struck the Titan, exploding and creating a cluster of sapphire fire that engulfed the creature in its entirety. Saber used this chance to get away and recover her breath. At the distance, she was able to see a red dot shining in the night... Arrogant bastard.
"Ho... I suppose you also summoned something respectable, Rin" The Einzbern master spoke with surprise "But I am sorry to tell you that will not be enough..."
The cloud of dust cleared... And Berserker was still standing with not a single wound in his armor. Saber allowed herself to be surprised as the Titan simply watched at where the arrows came. She knew that was not a simple attack, the scorched earth around Berserker was a testament of the power used... But to withstand all that damage with seemingly ease... She only knew a few heroes who could achieve such feat.
"Ignore that little annoyance for now, Berserker. Focus on Saber and finish her off..." Illyasviel spoke with a cold tone "Either way, Archer's attacks will not be able to pierce through your armor... But I wonder about that stranger sword you have, Saber."
The knight gritted her teeth and ignored the words of the homunculus... She just couldn't bear to look her in the eyes... There was so much of Irisviel in that child... But there was also that annoying and dark feeling of that man in her. Saber never got a chance to meet Irisviel daughter even though the Einzber homunculus liked to boast about her... Why would Kiritsugu betray and kill Irisviel knowing he had a child waiting for him? Shirou was Kiritsugu's son... So that meant that Emiya abandoned her... Saber felt her anger burn once again...
She really hated that man...
The wind around her sword howled and Saber could feel the fire inside the cool steel... Even her weapon was feeling the fury hidden behind her calm and composed visage. She glared at Berserker and breathed slowly... And she dashed with a Battlecry and her sword held tight between her hands. The Titan was not intimidated by her sudden change and faced her head on... The anchor collided against the invisible sword and this time around, Saber managed to match the tremendous strength of the Servant of the Madness.
"She is doing it...!" Rin whispered with hope "She really is doing it!"
"I can see that... But for how long? It doesn't really matter how skillful Saber is, there is no way she can fight that Berserker on equal terms. If this goes on, she will eventually run out of prana..." Once again, Archer was the voice of reason.
"Then... What do we do?"
"Isn't it obvious...?" And he said no more.
Of course it was obvious... Rin knew very well there was a faster method. She glanced to the side and watched as the Einzbern homunculus watched the fight with no expression on her face. Even if that was nothing but a man-made thing, Rin couldn't help but have second thoughts about killing a child of her age. She was definitely determined to do what was needed but she was also the proud heiress of the Tohsaka family... And doing something of that nature was completely unbecoming of her legacy... But then again, desperate times called for desperate measures.
"Distract Berserker... I will deal with the Einzbern."
"I am glad to see you are finally making the right calls..."
Suddenly, the sky shone with thousands of crimson arrows, raining over the field and exploding upon contact. Saber managed to realize what Archer intended and had already backed away. Berserker was surrounded by the blue flames and he was lost in the explosion... Once Rin could no longer see it, she dashed towards the Einzbern with her arms shining with the runes. The palms of her hands were surrounded by a dark red light and she shot the projectiles against the child... She watched as her attack reached the Einzbern... But the Homunculus did something Rin wasn't expecting...
Illyasviel sighed in disappointment and flicked her hair...
The red orbs exploded as white creatures surrounded Illyasviel... She was prepared for such eventuality...
"How shameless, Rin. Attacking without a single warning... You are acting like a savage beast. Or is this perhaps the Tohsaka way?" Illyasviel scolded "You should learn from my little brother... He is just there watching the fight like a good kid..." Tohsaka bit her lip and glared ar Illyasviel with anger "I think I have fooled around for far too long... Berserker... Finish them off..."
The cloud of dust flickered and the world began to shake. Saber could feel something dangerous heading her way so she braced herself for it... But suddenly, the Berserker was right in front of her with its anchor ready. Taken by surprise, Saber did not have the time to dodge and blocking was not and option... So using her sword she parried and deflected the deadly blow towards the ground...
That was a mistake.
The anchor collided with the dirt and it exploded, sending rocks and mud all over the place. The shockwave made Saber lose her balance and stumble... That was another mistake. Berserker's hand suddenly closed around Saber, trapping her sword between her chest and its limb. He began crushing her and Saber cried in pain... And then, she was face to face with the monster. Saber was able to peer into the darkness of its helmet and even study the orange orbs the thing had as eyes... Something began stirring inside her heart... It was fear. The Berserker roared and slammed Saber into the ground, breaking apart the earth and making her bounce... And while she was floating in the air, Berserker punched Saber, sending her flying towards the forest in the graveyard. The Titan watched for a few seconds before he went into the direction where Saber landed.
"SABER!" Emiya Shirou finally screamed and rushed towards the graveyard, ignoring everything behind him.
"Wait! Emiya, wait!" Rin uselessly tried to stop him but he was already gone "Dammit!"
"Language, Rin" Tohsaka felt her blood freeze and turned around to see Illyasviel passing her as if Rin didn't exist, "I think I have made myself clear this time... Berserker will certainly kill Saber and Emiya Shirou... If you are smart, you will leave and you will plan how to defeat me... Not that there is a way to do it but I would like to see you try... Good night, Tohsaka Rin." And the homunculus disappeared in the shadows of the graveyard.
Tohsaka was unable to move... Her pride hurt. Her eyes hurt. Her hands hurt... Everything was hurting... Her initially fury now looked like the tantrum of a stupid child... She had failed... She had completely failed... She was defeated by the Einzbern and the child wasn't even paying attention to Rin... For Illyasviel Von Einzbern, Tohsaka Rin was nothing but a bug she could ignore and kill later... Rin felt how the tears began running along her cheeks...
"Master... I know I am in no position to say anything... But the Einzbern is right. We lack information, resources, and a proper plan... We should take this opportunity and leave... But I ask you, what do you want to do?"
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That was a good question...
What did Tohsaka Rin want to do?
It had been almost a few hundreds of years ever since Saber found herself in such situation... With her back on the mat, her face to the moon and her pride in the dump. She had been completely defeated in mere seconds with three moves. She had to admit she had underestimated the actual strength of the Berserker and she had also overestimated her own skills... Sabr knew she was strong but she sometimes forgot there were far more powerful beings out there in the Throne of Heroes. Saber had met one of them during the fourth war... But the situation was vastly different.
The Berserker couldn't be compared with the arrogant King of Heroes. Even if the Titan was slow and clumsy, he fought with such mastery Saber almost mistook him with another Heroic Spirit. His body was huge and a burden but it seemed like the Berserker had developed its own fighting style, crafted in the heat of the battle. Perfectioned after several millions of battles. Berserker never allowed Saber to counter-attack, his blows were decisive and each one of them was meant to break her body apart. There was no doubt in his eyes and no hesitation in his movements... He was the very definition of an unstoppable war machine designed to kill and slaughter its enemies... Something many of the Heroic Spirits had become with the time... Saber included in that category.
She grunted in pain when she got up... If she hadn't blocked that last hit with her sword, her head would have ended somewhere else. She tried to walk but her legs felt like jelly... She tried to lift her sword but she found out her arms were numb, exchanging blows with Berserker was nonsensical and Saber was now paying the price for her arrogance. She sighed and decided to just find Shirou and Rin so they could plan something... But as soon as she turned around, she was greeted with two orange orbs surrounded by darkness.
The Titan was carefully looking over her, kneeling so its face was at the same level as Saber's. The servant of the sword was paralyzed, she didn't know what to do or how to react... She had half expected to wake up with the giant anchor piercing her gut and the body of her master lying somewhere nearby... But instead, the Titan had patiently waited for her to wake up... Now that she was awake, the Titan slowly lifted her hand and approached Saber. She tried to defend herself but she was exhausted, her limbs didn't move... So she did the only thing she could, she straightened herself and prepared for the impending doom...
But the pain never came... Instead, the Titan curiously poked the antenna Saber had on her head.
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"Berserker... Is this some sort of torture...?" Saber finally managed to ask. The Titan ignored her and kept poking her antenna "You... You have such monstrous strength, none of my attacks made you stagger and you even defeated me without using your weapon... Just... What are you...?"
To Saber's surprise, the Titan stopped... He slowly rose and focused on the night sky... All of a sudden, he was no longer the terrifying monster that had tried to kill her... He looked... Painfully melancholic and tired...
"I don't know..."
His voice sounded as deep as the whispers beneath the water... Saber wasn't sure why... But she no longer wished to fight him...
"You know... You could have killed me when I was unconscious... Why would you wait for me to wake up...?" It made her curious. She wanted to know what was inside the head of this powerful Titan... She had met many beings like him in the past... And some of them hid something wonderful behind their impenetrable armor.
"It wouldn't be fair..."
"This is a duel, after all..."
Those were not the words Saber was expecting... It wasn't like she didn't know the meaning of such statement, she used those same words many times when she still walked in the lands of the living... It was the fact that this horrifying creature knew that meaning what surprised her... She believed she had already seen everything this planet had to offer...
How wrong she was...
Saber couldn't help but laugh jovially. It was such an exhilarating feeling... The honor she was so proud of... All she vowed to protect... All of it represented in this monster... No, in this peculiar Heroic Spirit...
Who was her to deny the destiny, huh? Who was she to just forget everything she stood for when she was alive? She was the rightful King of the Knights... And as the ruler of such respectable race of humans beings, she was going to obey the rules she herself had imposed so many years ago in the castle of Camelot. An honorable battle between two kindred spirits... What a time to be alive this was!
"Saber! Saber, get away from him!" Well... That was a surprise. Saber knew her master was stubborn but she at least believed he wasn't stupid enough to follow her into the fray.
How embarrassing...
"Master... I beg you... Do not interfere... This is between Berserker and me..." He was truly shocked by her words but the authority of her voice was enough to keep him at bay. He was still trembling but there was not a single shadow of doubt in his eyes... She had a wonderful master... And now, she was finally going to fight in a proper duel after ten years.
She had everything she needed...
She respectfully bowed... Berserker simply nodded...
And it began...
Saber dashed towards the Titan and her sword met his anchor. He was still so impossibly strong but there was no fear nor hesitation in Saber's sword. She was determined to meet the expectations of her rival... She danced around the Titan, sometimes defending and sometimes attacking... Sometimes running and sometimes flying... The war... The masters... The city of Fuyuki... The Einzberns... The Heroic Spirits... The Holy Grail... Everything disappeared in the clash of metal against metal... Words were not needed... Saber could feel the weight the Berserker had carried over the years... An ancient spirit that had met his doom unfairly... Lost and forgotten, he rose from the depths... And he sought to fight against the world itself... Standing against the tides of the destiny with an unbreakable will...
The invisible sword met the massive anchor and the impact caused a shockwave so powerful it shook every tree and rock in the forest... And for the first time, Saber was able to push Berserker back...
The King of Knights was panting... Her heart was beating with such intensity she almost thought it would explode inside her chest... But this feeling was addictive... Fighting against this impossible rival made her feel invincible, unbeatable, unstoppable... The thrill was irresistible... But Saber wanted more... She wanted to push him to his limits, she wanted to see the end his powers, she wanted to fight the worst he could do...
She wanted to defeat him...
"Tell me, oh great Heroic Spirit... How did you learn the meaning behind a duel?"
"An old friend taught me..."
"I see... What was the name of your friend?"
"I can't remember..."
"But she was as bright as the sun in the sky..."
"Then... I will honor the memory of your dear friend and I will give you everything I have!" The wind howled and Saber surrounded herself in the prana, her sword began shining and the king of knights smiled "Here I come, Servant of the Madness!" And she dashed with lighting speed.
Saber gripped the sword of victory with both of her hands and raised it with a battle cry... To her surprise, Berserker didn't use the anchor. Instead, he faced Saber with nothing to defend him but a strange emerald shield surrounding him completely... He accepted the challenge. The tip of the sword collided against the shield and it exploded in a pillar of golden light that engulfed the Titan in an explosion... But that was not enough... This wasn't her best... And Saber was so ashamed she couldn't fight with her whole power... But this rival deserved better than this... So with a mighty scream, the winds left the sword, revealing a regal golden blade... She screamed again...
And the light engulfed everything...
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"You... You are impossible..." Saber panted with a wide smile on her face. The Titan was still there, standing in all his magnificent glory... The shield had been destroyed but it seemed like he hadn't sustained any damage at all. "What are you, Berserker?"
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"I am a champion of the League..."
Saber didn't know what that meant... But that was enough for now. She breathed and readied herself for the second round... But something changed. Berserker was focused on something at the distance. Something she couldn't see nor feel...
"What's wrong, Berse-?" Suddenly, the Titan dashed and grabbed Saber's master "What is the meaning of-?" Before she could finish, the Titan shoved Shirou onto her... And covered the both of them with his massive body.
It was brief, but Saber was able to see some strange sapphire light illuminating the night sky and flying towards them... And then, the world exploded.
They were surrounded by a furious storm of fire that burned everything... From the trees to the rocks and even the soil beneath their feet. Saber could feel a massive amount of Prana colliding against the body of Berserker, scorching his armor and his surroundings. Not even her would have survived such deadly attack... But he didn't seem to notice the damage on his shell. He was busier making sure Shirou and her were not touched by the hazardous environment. After a while, the cloud of prana disappeared and the world was engulfed in silence...
Slowly, Berserker rose and Saber was able to see the damage done by that attack...
The area around them was obliterated. The soil was calcinated and there were some spots that were still burning with an unnatural flame... Everything was completely annihilated... Everything but the spot where Berserker had covered with his body.
"What... What happened?" Saber asked in shock.
"Well... This is a surprise." The voice of Illyasviel came from a far "To think Berserker would protect you, little brother... Maybe I have misunderstood his nature... But then again, he is not your average Heroic Spirit." She appeared by the side, with the same cold expression in her face. "But I have to say... You did surprise me this time around, Tohsaka Rin."
"T-Tohsaka...? What does Tohsaka have to do with this?" Shirou asked as he coughed.
"Her servant was the cause of this mayhem... And she gave the order... Isn't that right, Rin?"Illyaviel asked turning around. The heiress of the Tohsaka family was standing there at the distance, her face was a mix of surprise, shock, and shame. When Shirou looked at her, she flinched and refused to look him in the eye. "I now see you differently. Your Archer is more outstanding than I had anticipated... I suppose I had my share of fun for now... Let's go, Berserker..." She said flicking her hair and turning around to leave.
"You are leaving?" Shirou asked in disbelief.
"Yes... Not everything went as planned but the results are within my calculations... I am interested in that Archer and I will respect Berserker's promise with your Saber... And I do believe you have a lot of things to deal with, little brother..." Illyasviel said turning around and smiling "If it weren't for Berserker, you and Saber would have died in that fire... I think you and Rin have quite the problem to figure out." Rin flinched and kept looking away. "Berserker, let's go..."
The Titan nodded and followed his master...
He allowed himself to look at Saber one last time before he disappeared in the darkness...
Put lots of effort doing this one...
Please, let me hear your honest thoughts...
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