AN: Sorry it took long, here's the next chapter. The list on the trip to the outpost is down below. Enjoy the chapter.
Ch 4 A Family Breakfast
French Outpost, France Outskirts
A Wyvern cried out in pain before flying back to the nest. "And stay out!" A man with black messy hair with a few strands of white going into a spiral on top exclaims. In his hand was a white blade filled with Mana from the Age of Fairies.
"These Wyverns are getting closer to civilization each day." The Servant places his Sword on his shoulder. He turns to his fellow Servant in crimson armor. "How're things on your end Constantine?" He asked.
A black-haired man rode on his horse, returning from the other side of the line. "Not as many Wyverns made it on my part," Constantine Xi informed the group's leader.
A woman with blonde hair and wielding a flag enters from the left. "I take it that you all dealt with the wild Wyverns here?" Jeanne D'Arc asked the two men.
"Lady Jeanne," Constantine smiles upon seeing the Saint. "Yes, we have driven back the Wyverns to their nesting grounds." The Rider informed the Ruler Servant.
Jeanne nodded, turning the Saber. "Charlie, how about your area?" She asked the former King of the Franks.
Charlie or Charlemagne grins at the blonde Servant. "Nothing that bad happened here, Jeanne." He reported. "Just the average Wyvern getting too close during their mating season."
"That's good, Wyverns are particularly stronger at this time of the year," Jeanne said, looking at the Outskirts of France. She chuckles, reminiscing the time during the Orleans Singularity with their master.
"Lady Jeanne? Are you alright?" Jeanne jumps, hearing Constantine calling her name. "You were chuckling to yourself for a moment there." The black-haired Servant stated.
"I'm sorry, I was just remembering the time when we faced Wyverns during the First Singularity." Jeanne smiles at the similar times, "It was fun,"
Charlie chuckles and can't help but remember the time he spent with his master during Traum. "Yeah, man that was a long time ago." He smiles at the adventure. "Now we get to live normal lives in Chaldea with no liberty to our jobs back then."
"Indeed, all we need to do is to step in when Humanity is in peril. Other than that, master has ordered us to live our second life to the fullest." Constantine commented, liking his second life this time. "Speaking of master, have you two heard the news?"
Charlie turns to his ally, curious about what he was talking about. "What do you mean, Constantine?" He asked. "What news?"
"Oh, about master adopting a child," Jeanne commented, hearing that from other Servants in Chaldea. "A young boy that looks like him,"
Charlie blinks, "A young boy that looks him…cool." He smiles, finding that funny since everyone tells them that they look alike. "What's this second master-face's name?"
"Harry, Harry James Potter I believe," Constantine informed the former King. "I'm not sure, but the Staff back at the Outpost said that he came from a long line of Wizards."
Charlie froze upon hearing that last name. Potter, something about that name rings a bell but he can't put a finger on it. "Harry…James…Potter…"
British Outpost
The sun's rays hit Harry's face causing him to stir in his sleep. Slowly opening his eyes, Harry quickly sat up in his bed, realizing he was in a completely different room than the one in the orphanage.
He looks to his right, noticing a fluffy ball next to him. "What is this? A stuffy?" Harry pokes the weird fluffy ball, watching it twitch as two ears pop out. "GAH!"
Harry fell over on the side of his bed, surprised to see two ears from the ball. He watches as the fluffy ball uncurls and yawns and stretches. With big blue eyes, the creature walks over to the edge of the bed. "Fou? Fou, Fou?"
"Huh?" Harry blinks, hearing some strange noises that the little creature was making.
Fou jumps down onto Harry's lap, looking at the boy curiously. "Fou, Fou!"
Harry continues to stare at the creature, unsure what it is. He had never seen anything like it before, it was a mixture of a small dog and a squirrel mixed into one creature. "Um…"
Fou looks over to Harry's hand, sniffs it, and nuzzles into it. "Fou, Fou," The Beast barks, seeming to take a liking to the Wizard.
Harry giggles, feeling the fluffiness on the creature's fur tickling his skin. "Heheheh, that tickles," The black-haired boy laughs, taking Fou into his hands.
Harry tilts his head, getting a good look at the creature in his hands. "I have never seen an animal like you before. Are you a new animal? If so, maybe Rit…suka, and Mashu might have something on you." The boy asked, getting to his feet.
"Fou,"
Behind Harry, the door opened to a familiar face he'd met yesterday when exploring the mansion. "Oh, Harry. You're awake, I was expecting that I was the one who should wake you." Castoria enters his bedroom, seeing that his covers are on the ground and the Beast in his hands.
"I see you met Fou," Castoria smiles, seeing that's where Merlin's former familiar went.
"Fou? Is that his name?" Harry asked, looking at the small Beast in his hand.
"Fou," Fou wiggles in his master's son's hand, causing Harry to lessen his grip. "Fou, Fou!" Fou ran up his leg and climb to his shoulder.
Harry giggles, feeling the small creature's soft touch as he climbs on him. He could tell that the Beast was sitting on his shoulders "Y-You want to be on my shoulder? I'm not sure-"
Castoria smiles, her hands folded in front of her. "Master and Mashu let Fou on their shoulders during their travels. Not once that caused any problems for them," The Lostbelt Servant explains to her charge,
"O-Okay then," Harry looks at Fou, looking at him back. "You're sure you want to ride on my shoulders Fou?" He asked the Beast.
"Fou, Fou!" Fou leaps out of Harry's hands and sat on his shoulders happily. "Fou, Fou!"
Harry giggles, feeling the fur of the Beast rubbing against his skin. "S-Stop that," he giggles.
Castoria smiles at the happiness that the young Wizard is showing. "I take it that Fou likes you, Harry." She commented.
"Fou!"
Harry nodded, feeling comfortable as Fou rubbed against him. "Yeah, he's so fluffy that his fur is tickling my cheek." He proclaims.
"I'm glad to hear that," Castoria paused, hearing Harry's stomach growling.
Harry clutches his stomach, red flushed on his cheeks. "Right, we should get you something to eat. Luckily, Emyia and Berserker made breakfast for everyone in the cafeteria." Castoria explains to the boy,
"Can we go? I'm a bit hungry, Caster." Harry blushes, embarrassed that she heard his grumbling stomach.
"Fou, Fou!"
"That's why I'm here, Harry." Castoria smiles, helping the boy up.
After putting on some slippers, Harry followed Castoria to the cafeteria where many staff went in and out. Harry paused, feeling a bit nervous about heading inside the cafeteria due to the number of people heading in and out.
Fou looks over to his master's son, curious why he stopped in the middle of the hall. "Fou, Fou?" He patted his cheek.
Castoria turns around, smiling at the boy. "No need to be worried, everyone inside is nice." She ensures the boy, "Come on, aren't you hungry?" She asked, hearing his stomach growling.
Harry blushes, nodding to the Child of Prophecy. They were going to the cafeteria but another thought cross his mind. "Um…Caster can we…"
Ritsuka sat in the office, going over the plan of their travels with Mashu and Lucius. "I'm not too sure of going to the Atlantic Celestial Defense Station is the first place to bring the boy, director," Lucius commented on the site. "Sure he will learn that Chaldea is filled with Heroes, but I'm not too sure about him learning the Machine Gods yet." He informed the Magus.
"You're right on that, Lucius," Ritsuka stated, crossing that base off for later. "Mmmm, how about the Wandering Sea?"
"That might be good, but isn't Sion-san going through some renovation with the Captain? Plus all of the Association's Agents checking things out there." Mashu asked, remembering some major renovations happening from Sion's report. Renovations that seem to be dangerous for a child. "I don't want Harry-kun to roam around a dangerous place."
Ritsuka nodded, crossing that part for later as well. "How about Amer-no, they're dealing with some other stuff there for a full tour too." The black-haired Magus stated, "The Japanese Branch is something-maybe." He explains, remembering Hinako informing him about a festival coming soon.
"So you're only options are the Japanese Branch, French Branch which seems reasonable, Russian Branch which is cold for someone like him but also reasonable too, Seraphix-"
"I rather start with Japan, Russia, or France," Ritsuka stated, not wanting Harry to be traumatized by Kiara and the rest of the Alter Egos.
Mashu then had an idea, "How about we go with Japan and then Russia? Hinako-san and Kadoc-san would like to meet their nephew!" She stated, hoping that those two would take a liking to her son.
Ritsuka agrees, "Well, it's settled for now-"
The doors opened to Koyanskaya walking in with her tablet in hand. "Fujimaru, you have your eleven AM appointment with the UN Secretary for the recent activity of the Atlantic Celestial Defense Station. They are curious why Aphrodite was dispatched near the South American air space." The Alter Ego informed her master. "More importantly, why was her Noble Phantasm released on the populace."
"Tell them that the Machine Gods are merely assisting with our secondary mission," Ritsuka informed his Secretary. "And that I can't have my eye on them twenty-four seven. But I will speak to her given the chance."
"Very well, I shall see to it that they'll be informed until your arrival," Koyanskaya smirks heading back to the conference room to speak with the UN.
Ritsuka sighs at yet another Atlantic airspace dispute. "I swear those Gods don't know how not helping is helpful." He commented.
"Well considering that you literally convinced the UN that the entire Atlantic Ocean was a place of research of Atlantis. They can't refuse especially when Zeus made his appearance on stage supporting that." Lucius chuckles, remembering that private conference meeting with them.
Ritsuka got up from his seat, heading to the conference room. "Well, I better clear things with the UN. It'll take me half a day just to explain why Aphrodite did that." He groans, feeling like scolding the Goddess of Love.
"Don't worry, Ritsuka. Aphrodite-san has good intentions even if…she doesn't show it." Mashu sighs, thinking of the Lostbelt deity.
"I know. But still, she needs to know how to use her power when-" Ritsuka stops hearing the door open revealing Harry shyly looking at them behind the door.
"Fou, Fou!" Fou greeted the adults in the room.
"Harry-kun," Mashu blinks, seeing their adopted son looking at them. She giggles smiling at him. "Good morning,"
Harry shyly steps out of the door, holding on to his bottom shirt. "G-Good morning," he stammers.
Ritsuka leans forward, happy to see his son attempting to speak out. "Morning Harry, how's your sleep? I know sleeping in a new place is difficult and strange-"
"I-I'm doing fine, R-Ritsuka," Harry shyly said, his face a bit red for what he was about to ask. He looks back at Castoria who urges him to say what he wants to them.
"Is there something you want from us, Harry-kun?" Mashu turns her chair to her son, smiling at him to better lighten the tension for him.
Harry gulps and looks at them. "Um, d-do you g-guys w-want c-come with me t-to the k-kitchen f-for breakfast?" He asked his adoptive parents to join him in the cafeteria.
Ritsuka looks at Castoria smiling at her master, motioning to their son. Fou sat calmly on Harry's shoulder, giving him some moral support to speak.
Mashu looks at Ritsuka, nodding at their son's request. "Sure, Harry-kun. We would love to join you," She smiles at him.
Harry's face lit up like lights in the night sky. He saw his adoptive father standing from his seat, "Lucius, it seems I have a family event to attend this morning." His Saphire eyes laid at him with a smirk.
"Alright," Lucius sighs, standing from his chair and exchanging seats with Ritsuka. "Have fun, director and Mashu,"
Ritsuka and Mashu walk up to Harry and Fou. "I'll take my leave master, have a nice breakfast." Castoria looks at Harry who looked back at her, "And I'll see you around, Harry."
Harry nodded, "I-I'll see you too, Caster." He watches the Lostbelt Servant walking down the halls, disappearing into one of the rooms.
Mashu kneels down to Harry's height and smiles, "Harry-kun," Harry turns to his adoptive mother, blinking at her. "Do you know what you want to eat this morning?" She asked him.
"Um…" Harry shyly looks away from Mashu's face, his cheeks blushing a red hue. He digs the tip of his slipper into the wooden flooring.
Fou looks at the boy, tilting his head in confusion at his actions. "Fou?"
"I-I don't really k-know w-what they h-have in t-the k-kitchen," Harry admits, a bit embarrassed to admit that he knows nothing that they have in the kitchen.
Harry felt a hand on his head, he looks up to Ritsuka giving him a reassuring smile to him. "Don't worry, we'll take a look, Harry." Ritsuka said, "You don't need to be shy with us, bud. Just know you can say or ask anything to us," He said to his Son.
Mashu nodded, "Yes, we won't be mad or anything."
"Fou, Fou!" Harry giggles, feeling Fou's nose nuzzling against his cheeks.
Ritsuka and Mashu chuckle at the Beast's actions, "See, even Fou is urging you to be more open with us." The Magus helped his wife from her knees,
Harry saw their hands reaching out for him to take it. "Now, let's get you something to eat. I'm sure you're hungry." Ritsuka smiles down at his son, "I can hear your stomach growling from here," He jokingly said.
Mashu gave a face to her Husband for making a joke like that. "Ritsuka, that's not a nice joke." She smiles, joining in to make Harry laugh.
"What? It's the truth, Mashu dearest." Ritsuka gave a smirk at her.
Harry looks at both his parents before giggling at their attempts to make him laugh.
Both Mashu and Ritsuka look down at their Son, hearing his laughter. A laugh that has rarely been released into the world.
Harry took their hands as they travel to the cafeteria to eat,
As the young family walks down the halls, many Staff and Servants smile warmly at the joyful family.
Once they enters the hall of the cafeteria, the doors opened to their arrival.
Harry's eyes widen at the huge cafeteria filled with many unique people gathered in one place.
There was a group of Knights eating an English breakfast in one corner,
A dark cloaked man with shaggy white hair drinking coffee alone while reading something on a tablet,
A pink-haired girl wearing a wedding dress and a golden horn protruding from her forehead is coddled by Professor M with food.
The entire hall went silent and inclined their heads to the family. "Greetings, master!" The Servants greeted their master.
Harry saw everyone greet his father like some King or something around that. He turns to Ritsuka who smiles at them. "Good morning, everyone, please don't mind me. I'm simply having breakfast with my wife and son." Ritsuka smiles.
Everyone agreed, allowing the director have his breakfast with his family. However their eyes couldn't help but look at their young master, he looks so much like to their master.
Fou leaps down from Harry's shoulder and ran over to where the two Merlins are.
A tan man with white hair and a red coat walks over to the table, "Good morning, master, Mashu," He looks over to the young boy sitting in between them. "Good morning, young master."
"Harry," The young boy looks at his adoptive father, hearing him calling his name. "This guy here is Archer or Emyia, he's the best cook I know." Ritsuka introduces his Son to one of his first Servants.
"If you're ever hungry, don't hesitate to ask him." Mashu looks over at the Counter Guardian with a smile. "Right, Emyia-san?"
Emyia nodded, "Of course, please come to me when you're hungry, young master. I can cook anything you want, as long as it's healthy for you." He chuckles before asking what the young family wants to eat. "Now, what can I get you all."
"The usual for me, Emyia-san." The former Demi-Servant answered,
"That goes for me too, Emyia." Ritsuka looks at Harry, curious about what first meal should he have. "Do you have any preference on what to eat, bud?" He asked.
Harry looks at Ritsuka, unsure what to have. But then he remembered his Aunt always had him cook pancakes for his cousin, however, he never got a chance to even have some. "C-Can I have s-some pancakes?"
Emyia nodded, hearing the young boy's voice. "Coming right up," He turns around to Boudica, and Beni-enma cooking in the kitchen. "Rider, Saber, can you handle master's and Mashu's dishes? I got the young master's food,"
"Hai!" The two Servants raised their hands, hearing the Head Chief's orders.
After a moment of waiting, a pink-haired maid with fox ears and tail arrived with a tray of their order. "Here you go, master! Emyia-san's special omurice for the two of you and some fluffy chocolate chip pancakes for the young master!" Tammo Cat placed down the food in front of them before bowing her head. "Enjoy!"
"Thanks, Berserker," Ritsuka and Mashu turn to Harry, his eyes filled with sparkles at the fluffiness of the texture of the pancakes. The syrup was flowing down like a waterfall and the butter was melting smoothly.
"Harry, before we eat we have to say something." Harry looks at his parents, clasping their hands together. He wasn't sure what they were doing, but he copied them and place his hands together. "Itadakimasu!" Both Mashu and Ritsuka said.
"I-Itadk…imasu," Harry said, a bit hard to pronounce but did so like his parents. He picks up the fork on the plate and picks one of the already evenly sliced pancakes. He took a bite of the food, and his eyes sparkles at the flavor.
Ritsuka and Mashu chuckle, seeing their new Son enjoying the food prepared just for him. "Harry, how's your breakfast?" He asked.
Harry smiles brightly at the flavor he tasted. "It's good!" He exclaims.
The Magus looks at Emyia who saw the face of Harry enjoying his cooking. He cleared his throat, wanting to inform him of something. "Harry, I want to tell you something."
Harry looks up at his adoptive father, waiting for what he's going to say.
"Tomorrow you'll be starting your lessons with Draco with Ruler," Ritsuka informed his Son about the private lessons with the young Moriarty. "I'm just giving you a heads up, Ruler is a kind person and very dedicated to teaching you when I told him last night."
"I-Is Draco going to be there?" Harry asked, curious if his friend was attending with him.
Ritsuka nodded, "Yes, after all, he's the heir of the Animusphere family. It's his job to learn everything if he's going to take over for his father when he's older."
Harry nodded, pleased that his friend was going to be with him in his private lessons. "Also," He looks over to Mashu, hearing her putting herself in the conversation.
"You, me, and a couple of people are going into town later on," The former Demi-Servant explains to her Son, "We're going to town to buy some things, if there's anything you want to be in your room, please tell us." She smiles.
"Um…is Ritsu…ka coming?" Harry asked his adoptive mother.
Ritsuka sighs, ruffling his hair. "Sorry bud, I got somewhere to be. But I'm sure you'll have a fun time with Mashu and everyone." He ensures the young boy.
Harry nodded and went back to his breakfast. "O-Okay,"
Near the afternoon, Harry put on his shoes and rushed down to the front door of the Outpost. Standing in the lobby was Mashu with some other people. Harry walks down the stairs, approaching his adoptive mother.
Mashu smiles, seeing the boy ready to go. "Harry-kun, there are some people I want you to meet." She motions to the three Servants beside her. "This is Shielder, my Pseudo-brother and your Uncle."
Harry blinks at the white-haired man wearing a grey shirt and a blackish purple hoodie. He wore black pants and checkered converse shoes. "U-Um…Hello, Uncle."
Galahad looks at the child that his Pseudo-Sister and master adopted. He gave a small smile, kneeling to his level. "It's nice to meet you, little one. I heard a lot about you from the others." The Knight greeted his Nephew. "You can call me, Uncle Gal."
Harry nodded, turning to a familiar face. "I'm sure you're familiar with Lancer-san." Mashu motions to Percival in a black suit.
"He kiddo, how are you adjusting?" Percival asked the little child standing before them.
"I-I'm doing good, Big Bro." Harry smiles, feeling comfortable with the Knight of the White Dove.
Percival grins, placing both his hands on his side. "That's good to hear, if there's anything you want don't hesitate to ask me, 'kay" He urges the young master to ask them whatever they need.
Harry nodded, turning to a new face. She has silver hair and red eyes. She wore a white blouse, a blue coat, and grey skinny jeans. "Hello, young master. I am Archer, I'll be coming with you guys to help out with your shopping."
"H-Hello, A-Archer," Harry smiles softly at the Oni.
Tomoe held back her squeal, not wanting to spook the young master.
Mashu looks at everyone, already introducing themselves to her Son. "Seems like we're all set," She held out her hand to Harry, allowing him to grab on. "Let's go everyone,"
"Hai!"
AN: Please leave a comment or review.
1. Japanese Outpost
2. Russian Outpost
3. American Outpost
4. French Outpost
5. Seraphix Oil Rig
6. Wandering Sea
7. The Atlantic Celestial Defense Station