A/N: This is in an alternate future were Shirou let the Valkyries return to the throne.

The final blow was struck. Yin sword Kanshou was bathed in red as it came out on the other side of the magus. However, that could not stop the small, black meteor from penetrating Shirou Emiya's chest.

"It's over, Marisbury. The grail is done for." He said. The white haired magus glared with all his fury, face contorted in both anger and disgust as blood came out of his mouth. His left eye glowed once more, trying to summon another mini meteor to finish the man. Yet, before that could happen the sword was retracted and he fell to the ground, dead.

Shirou looked beyond into the cavern, towards the dark pillar shaped like a hand in the distance. Above it was a black orb threatening to consume everything; just like the night he was born in flames. It seemed like a lifetime ago. And ten years after the fifth grail war, whatever was inside that accursed cup wanted to get out again, and the Mage's Association was more than happy to let it do so as long as it furthered their research.

He felt blood pull in his stomach, his mouth, his nose. He did not have any special healing abilities, did not know healing magic. This wound was fatal, and his limbs were already giving out.

Images of his teacher, Rin Tohsaka, came into his mind. She was so beautiful, so full of confidence and dedication, yet always hiding her true feelings. It reminded him of... someone. Someone he met years ago, someone who was gone as fast as she came.

He needed to help Tohsaka. He needed to keep moving forwards, towards somebody he made a promise to. He gripped the shield in his left hand. Despite all his years of fighting, it did not have a single scratch on it, not a single dent. It remained beautiful.

He took a step forward, ignoring the pain. Immediately, his body gave in and he fell forwards. But he never hit the ground, as steady yet delicate hands reached him.

"It's okay, Shero. I'm here." A deep yet womanly voice. He tried to turn his head, his eyes to see her one last time, but his strength was fading.

He was turned around, laid on the ground. Kanshou faded from his grip as his hand was taken by a white glove. Golden locks flooded his view.

"L-Luvia…" He managed to say trough his pierced lungs.

"That is me."

"Is… Tohsaka okay? Did she make it?" He asked. He saw her grimace at the mention. Yes, Rin was her rival and her friend. Seeing your love interest worry about another first was bound to cause jealousy. He realized his mistake then and there. Maybe he didn't return her feelings, but he did care about them. "S-Sorry… I…"

"It's okay, Shero. That's just like you." He saw her tears. He was making someone cry. Because of him she was suffering. He… should have stayed away from her.

"...ugh…" He wanted to say something more, but his body was failing. He thought back to his adopted daughter, who he rescued from a warzone in the east. How much would the orange haired girl cry? His little Gudako...

He felt Luvia caress his head, it felt good. He was at ease as his blurry vision caught sight of her face, her mouth was moving but no sound came.

He was tired. Perhaps, for one second, he could close his eyes.

He blinked.

Behind Luvia was now a white light. Her hair was less puffy, her clothes more white.

"Luvia?" He asked. He didn't feel tired anymore. His body felt… not fine but… lighter. Like it wasn't there.

"Hello, Master. It's good to see you again."

He gasped. That voice, those ruby eyes, those wings on her head. It was, someone he loved, so long ago. Whose image had almost faded from his memory.

"Thr...ud…" He said the name. He remembered now.

"Yes. That is me. Come on now, Master. The others are waiting for you."

A/N: So yeah. Short snippet here. For those that don't know, this is the dismantling war that would happen after the UBW and Fate routes according to Nasu. It's not actually told in any story, it's only available trough Word of God. Marisbury is from F/GO, long story short he's an asshole that wants to save 'humanity' as a whole at the cost of individuals and morals.

I also wanted to represent my favorite crack ship in the Fateverse, Shirou/ Luvia. That is all for now.