AN: So there might be some confusion on Caster of Germania, she's not a Dead Apostle or True Ancestor. She's a Caster infused with a Phantom Spirit, her legend isn't as well known as the others.
Ch 89 Trouble on Both Ends
Baldanders, Wandering Sea
Harry shamelessly sat in front of Da Vinci's Workbench. Sitting beside him was a Setanta who shared his expression.
"So…" Loli Da Vinci sat behind her 'Shop', looking at the two before her. "How exactly did this happen?" The Rider asked the two,
Both Setanta and Harry looked at each other before looking at Sigurd whose Glasses were shattered.
"W-Well…" Harry and Setanta said in unison as the young Heir scratched his cheek.
Flashback
"Um, are you sure this is fine?" Harry asked, looking at the Nemo Marine standing on the other side of a Net they set up in the Docking Bay. "Shouldn't we play in the Simulator, Marine?" He asked,
"Yeah, nobody should be here at this time!" Marine said to the young master. "Plus Captain said that it's okay with him!" He exclaims cheerfully,
Harry has finished his Classes for the Day, allowing the Marines to spend time with him. From what his Mother told him, the Marines were extensions of Captain Nemo's Personality.
For them wanting to spend some time with him and play Badminton means that the Captain wants to get to know him better via his Marines.
Regardless of who, the black-haired is pleased to get a chance to spend time with the Servants. He complied with the Marines' request for them to hang out,
In quick fashion, the Marines and a couple of Child Servants all gathered in the Docking Bay where they were ready to participate in the Game.
"Come on already, I've been itching for this Game for a while," Setanta said, holding the Racket in his hand. His eyes shift to Harry who has two Marines, Illya, and Alexander on his side. "Hey, Harry! Are you up for this? We're not holding back now, ya hear!" The Saber stated,
Setanta's side has Ko-Gil, two Marines, Chloe, and Jack,
Harry nodded, hearing the young Child of Light spoke, "I won't lose, Setanta! I'm ready whenever you are!" The black-haired Boy said, holding his Racket in his hands.
Ko-Gil chuckles, placing his hand on his side, "Setanta, you better get ready. Harry, there looks determined." The Archer looked at the Saber. "He might beat you in a second."
"Shut up, Gil." The blue-haired Hero stated, glaring at the young King of Heroes.
Jack giggled, excited for this round. "Big Brother won't win. Because we will win, right Marines?"
"Yeah!" The two Marines cheered, ready to play.
Chloe groans, placing her Racket on her shoulders. "Can we play now? We're already wasting time by just talking." The Archer commented, wanting to start schooling everyone.
On Harry's side were Alexander, Miyu, Illya, two Marines, and Jeanne D'Arc Santa Lily,
"In your Dreams, Chloe, we're going to win!" Illya stated, smirking at her Sister. "You know why? Because we got Harry with us!" The Magical Girl announced,
Miyu steps next to Illya, trying to calm her down. "I-Illya, there's no need for that tone." She said to her Friend. "This is a Friendly match-"
"A Match that we'll win!" Alexander exclaims, laughing up a storm. "Harry will lead us to victory, right Harry?" The red-haired Rider asked the young master."
Harry smiled, feeling energized by this smack talk. "Right, get ready everyone!"
"Oh, this is exciting. After this, I will give you an early Christmas Present for our Team's Victory!" Jeanne D'Arc Santa Lily said, smiling at the black-haired Boy, wanting to give him something as a Welcome Gift.
Harry gave a small laugh, looking at the Santa Servant. "I will, let's win this everyone!"
"Yeah, we got the young master here! Victory is ours!" The Marines on Harry's side exclaims,
On the sidelines, Paul Bunyan, Nursery Rhyme, Voyager, Chacha, Taisui Xingjun, and a few more Marines cheered on the Game.
Harry smiled, having the Birdie in his hand. "Okay, let's start!" He remembered playing Badminton back in his School, so he knows a bit of the rules. He tosses the Birdie up and swings it on the other side of the Net.
"I got it!" Chloe exclaims, using less of her Strength to be on par with Harry's Level. He's still Human after all, regardless she served it back to the other side.
"Oh no you don't Chloe!" Illya shouted, hitting the Birdie back again.
Ko-Gil chuckles, holding his Racket. "Alright then," The Archer retaliated, hitting the Birdie back again.
The Marine on Harry's side quickly rushed over. "I don't think so! Sei!" He hits it once more, serving it back.
"Ha! Not so fast!" Setanta exclaims, running to serve it back again.
Harry saw how strong the hit was, the Birdie hurls straight for him with great speed. "GAH!" He leaps to the side as the Birdie hits the ground and ricochets off it.
Unbeknownst to the group, a Man with split colored hair of white and indigo with Glasses entered the Docking Bay after hearing a commotion. "What's going on here? This place isn't for-"
In a quick second, the Birdie collided with his Face, cracking his Glasses. "AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!" Everyone screamed, realizing what they had just done.
Present Time
"T-That's how it all went down, Da Vinci," Harry explains to the Second Technical Head of Chaldea,
Setanta cleared his throat, his eyes shifted to the side. "(More or less…)"
Da Vinci sighs, hearing what transpired that led to Sigurd's condition. "Here I thought the Staff Orientation would give a rundown on what to do and don't do in the Wandering Sea." The Rider said, venting her frustration. "But it seems we need to add, no Horse-playing in the Docking Bay as one of don'ts."
Sigurd, the Dragon Slayer turns to the Renaissance Woman (Girl), "Don't blame them, Lady Da Vinci. I was careless too, I half-expected what was to come." The Norse Hero stated, defending Harry and the rest of the Children Servants' actions. "Besides, they're just Children."
"Children who happen to be Servants," Everyone paused, turning their Head to the entrance of Da Vinci's Workshop, seeing the Cagliostro walking in.
Based on what he said, the Pretender knew what happened at the Docking Bay. "It matters not if they look like Children, they know very well the Docking Bay is a very busy Area of the Wandering Sea." Cagliostro's Heterochronic eyes shift to Setanta and Harry. "Children around his Age may surround master Harrison, young Child of Light. However, you all are still Heroes of Old which he greatly admires." The Count steps forward, placing his Hand on Harry's shoulders.
A bright light shines above the black-haired Boy, he looks up and sees a large Meteor falling straight for him. However, that didn't catch his attention.
Leaping to the Sky was Spartacus, heading straight for the Meteor. "Warcry….OVERLOAD!" The Berserker shouted,
Harry shook his Head, now seeing Mordred before him, holding Spartacus in her arms as he disappeared. Spartacus smiled, looking at both him and a Chinese Boy. "The Light of Spartacus will never fade, as long as you hold that Spark…then Spartacus shall live through you…that's all I ask…my Friends…" He said before disappearing before Harry.
"S-Spartacus…" Harry spoke before looking forward to seeing a rather beautiful place. One filled with Flowers and the World around him was in Peace.
"Vihan?" Harry looks down, seeing a dark-skinned Village Girl, looking at him with a perplexed expression.
Harry suddenly open his mouth, speaking to this Girl. "Asha, Vihan was your Dog. You're Friend, you loved him with all of your Heart-"
"I'm sorry Traveler, but I have no idea who you're talking about." The Girl, Asha spoke to him before the scene was glitching.
"My Father?" Asha asked him, causing Harry to look at her. "I never had a Father, I lived with Uncle and Auntie. Heh, you say the silliest things, Traveler." The Girl looks at Harry with a creepy expression.
"After all…" Asha smiled at him, causing him to be uneasy.
Harry steps back, bumping into another Person. Turning around, he saw the Chinese Boy who shared the same expression. "Everything you do, every action you take. People will get hurt…that's the cost of your Journey."
"HARRY!" Da Vinci shouted his Name, causing him to look at everyone. Setanta, Marine, and Fou were looking at him with concern.
"Harry, are you alright? You doze off all of a sudden." Setanta said, really worried for the young master.
"Fou, Fou," Fou hops onto Harry's shoulder, sitting on it as he snuggles his cheeks.
Harry smiled, feeling the gesture his Companion was giving. "Thanks, Fou, thank you for worrying." He turns to the Servants, appreciating their concerns for him. "Everyone, but I'm fine. Just lightheaded,"
"No~ you should see Nurse or Asclepius if you're dizzy, Harry!" The Marine exclaims, voicing his (Captain's) worries.
Sigurd placed his hand on his chin, looking at Da Vinci. She too had the same expression as him, finding this to be intriguing and yet concerning. "Young master, how long have you've-"
The Dragon Slayer was about to say something; however, Cagliostro spoke. "I believe that master Harrison should rest for now if he's feeling lightheaded." The Pretender stated, eyeing Da Vinci for her approval. "I'm sure he'll feel better when he gets some rest, am I correct, Madam Da Vinci?"
Da Vinci merely nodded, not trusting what the Pretender was saying. However, their master's Son's well-being is more important than that. "Yes, Harry-kun if you're feeling lightheaded then you should rest up. Da Vinci's orders!" She winks at the young master.
"They're right, go on Harry. You deserve it," Setanta urges the young master, wanting him to be better than continuing whatever he's doing.
Harry nodded, still feeling a bit lightheaded. "Yeah, I think you're right you guys." He said, getting down from the stool.
Da Vinci stood up from her stool, "Are you okay going back to your room alone?" The Technical Head asked the young master.
The black-haired Boy looks at the Rider, replying to her question. "I'm okay, Da Vinci. My Room is nearby from here." Harry responded, leaning down on the ground to pick up Fou in his arms.
Da Vinci shifts to the Marine, wanting him to accompany him to his room.
Marine nodded, turning to the young master and following Harry back into the Halls.
Once Harry left Da Vinci's Workshop, the Technical Head of Chaldea turned to Sigurd, Setanta, and Cagliostro. "I don't like how Harry-kun looks right now," Da Vinci stated,
"Yes, his face was paler than it was prior," Sigurd said, watching as the Renaissance Girl started to repair Sigurd's Glasses. "Now that I think about it, he has some bags under his eyes. Something must be going on with him," The Dragon Slayer said, observing the Boy.
Setanta nodded, sensing something was off with Harry. "Yeah, I'm worried. Should we tell Mashu about this?" The young Child of Light asked the Technical Head,
"I believe so, after all, both Mashu and Fujimaru-kun are Harry-kun's Parents." Da Vinci stated, sharing her thoughts with the two. "I'll handle the nitty-gritty part with them, Setanta, Sigurd." The Rider said, taking this responsibility onto herself.
Sigurd nodded, accepting Da Vinci's reasoning considering that Da Vinci was the prime Candidate to inform the two Parents. "Very well, you know your way with both master and Lady Mashu about this issue." The Dragon Slayer said, trusting Da Vinci with this task. "What about you, Count?"
Cagliostro merely smiles, answering the Saber's question. "I trust whatever your decision on this matter, Lady Da Vinci." The Pretender said to the Renaissance Girl, "My only concern is that master Harrison has a proper Education."
The Count took out his Pocket Watch, looking at the time. "Ah, if you would excuse me. I have a scheduled meeting with Sion and Lady Barthomeloi." Cagliostro said, walking over to the door, he turned around and inclined his head before leaving the Workshop.
Walking down the Hallway, Harry was stumbling a bit feeling a bit lightheaded for a moment. "H-Harry!" The Nemo Marine quickly went to the young Heir's side,
Fou leaps off from Harry's shoulders and onto the Marine's Head, "Fou, Fou," The Beast sat on the Marine, looking concerned for him.
The Nemo Marine looked up at Harry, seeing he wasn't looking good. "You don't look good, Harry. We should take you to see Nurse and Asclepius just to be sure." The Marine said with worry for him,
Harry shook his Head, getting over the dizziness he was feeling prior. "It's fine, Marine. I just got over it right now, nothing to worry about-"
"I'm not sure about that, Bud." Harry, Fou, and the Nemo Marine paused, hearing an unfamiliar/familiar voice speaking to them. "Hiding things such as Health issues from your Parents isn't a good choice to make."
Materializing before the two the Beast was Flat with his hand on his side and a smirk on his face. "I-It's you, Flat!" Harry exclaimed, surprised by the sudden appearance of the Assassin. "I thought you were just a figment of my imagination!"
"Nope, good ol' Flat is not a figment of your imagination." The Assassin said, denying what Harry said about him. "I told you that I was going to check this place out. Not every day you have to visit a place like the Wandering Sea. Anyways, enough about what I was doing,"
The blonde Assassin took a good look at Harry, seeing him exhibiting the effects of what was happening within his Mental Landscape. "I think that little Servant is right, we should take you to some Medical help," Flat suggested, turning to the Marine. "Hey, do you think you can get his Mother?"
"Hai! I can do that!" The Nemo Marine quickly turned around and went off to search for Mashu.
Fou stayed behind with Harry, standing next to him as the new Servant picked him up. "W-Wha- what are you doing!? Flat, why did you-"
Harry was held like a Child in the Assassin's arms, "It'll be quicker if I carried you to the Medical Bey. Luckily when I got lost, I kept finding my back to the Medical Bey." Flat said, attempting to make the young master laugh.
Harry blinked at the Counter Force Servant, holding back his laughter at what he said. "Fine, but just don't say anything to anyone. Okay, Flat?" He asked, finding this to be embarrassing to be in.
"Awe, you're embarrassed, aren't you?" Flat grins at the black-haired Boy, teasing him.
Harry turns his head away from the Counter Force Servant. "Hahaha, this is going to be an interesting Summoning." Flat smiled, not minding the mumbling Harry was making.
Unbeknownst to the two, a red-haired Woman with Emerald green eyes wearing a white-midnight blue flowing dress and a long veil walked out of the corridor. "So…the Count has decided to make his move against the young master…" She spoke, observing the two from afar. "I shall make the necessary preparations, Count. For someone who's as malignant as the Count who plagues his mind, only he has the power over his mind and should be the one to defeat him." Haydee said to the Shadows, relaying her words to Monte Cristo.
Diagon Alley
It's been a Day since they started their Investigation on the Dead Apostle terrorizing the Wizarding World. Fortunately, with the encounter, they receive valuable Information about the Dead Apostle.
They've been hiding in an old Building that looked abandoned Building near a dark Alley called Nocturn Alley.
Ritsuka gazes out of the dusty window, watching the Wizards mend the damage from yesterday's Encounter with Avenger of Hallows. He saw how the Wizards used their Magic to repair the burnt wood, and broken Glass, busted down Doors, and restore the brick roads. "Interesting, a bit old-fashioned on how Mages repair damaged objects but effective no less…" Ritsuka commented,
"Mr. Fujimaru." Ritsuka turns to Holmes who is calling for him.
Holmes stood near a table with a portable Holo-Pad with notes on what they discovered during their Investigation.
Vlad III and Dantes stood around the room, ensuring that nobody was around during their discussion. Even though their master placed a Bounded Field around the room, it won't hurt to be precautious.
"Sorry, I was distracted. What is it, Holmes?" Ritsuka walks over to his Servants, seeing them ready to start the meeting.
"Seems you're taking an interest in the Wizarding Community," Dantes spoke, looking at his master walking over to them. "Curious about your Heritage, master?" The Avenger asked,
Vlad III chuckles, turning to the Protector of their master's mind. "If discovering your Father is a Wizard or anything else means anything, then of course master is curious about his Father's side of his Family." The Berserker stated, understanding that much since he was a Human.
Ritsuka chuckles, joining his Servants after hearing what the Impaler said. "Count, Lord Vlad's right. I never knew of my Father's background or where he came from." The Chaldean master said to his Servants. "I was too young to even question that. I'd always thought he was just a normal Man, but now that he's revealed to be a Wizard, I couldn't help but be curious about my Heritage."
"Naturally you are, Mr. Fujimaru. Our expedition to Diagon Alley has revealed a bit about your Heritage," Holmes stated, turning to the Hologram of their Notes. "In any case, now's not the time to talk about this."
Ritsuka nodded, looking at the Information they gathered. "So, what do we have so far, guys?" He asked,
Holmes answered his master, "Robin Hood is out listening to what the Public knows about the Battle with the Avenger." The Detective said, informing the Archer's whereabouts.
"Alright, that's fine. What about the Dead Apostle, do we have anything on him from our encounter?" Ritsuka asked the Servants, wanting to solve this Mysterious Avenger.
"From what I've gathered during our Battle he is a seasoned Warrior with his Sword." Vlad III commented, adding his thoughts to the Servant. "His Anger and Hate were so focused that it resonated in his Sword." He gave his opinion on the Avenger.
Dantes remained quiet, observing the Battle from the Shadows. His hand was on his chin, pondering on the Battle.
The black-haired Magus looked at his Protector, sensing he knew something. "Count, what is it?" Ritsuka asked the First Avenger in Chaldea before remembering something about him. "Do you think that this Dead Apostle is connected to-"
The Avenger turns to his master, hearing him speak to him. "No, this Dead Apostle and Tarantella, Roa are different." He turns away, looking out of the Window, "Unlike Roa who's fixated on becoming Immortal, this Dead Apostle is fixated on destroying the Wizarding World. Note how he's willing to drop everything just to grab that Wizard?" He asked everyone.
"While I was fighting Avenger of Hallows, he seemed to not be in full Power." Vlad III stated, studying the fighting of the Armored Dead Apostle. "During our fight, I could tell that he was getting tired. Once he laid eyes on that Wizard then he dropped everything and went to drain his Blood or rather…"
"His Magic," Holmes stated, already come to that conclusion before. "Based on the evidence collected, it's best to assume that the Avenger of Hallows is draining Wizards/Witches of their Magic to replenish his own Magical Energy." The Ruler said, deducing that's what happened to the Victims.
Ritsuka crossed his arms, looking up at the ceiling. "Whoever this Avenger is, he must have a huge grudge against the Wizarding Community." He said, turning to Holmes. "Does our records have anyone that fits the description?"
Holmes chuckles, responding to his master's question. "That would need a lot of time to research, Mr. Fujimaru. The Chaldean Records are vast with Human History and correct History from the Servants who corrected the original Records." He Advises his master as his Advisor.
Ritsuka sighs, understanding what the Ruler means. "Alright, I can talk to the Researchers about it when we get back Home." The Magus said, needing more hands to help search for a singular Person that describes the Avenger. "In any case, what else do we know about him?"
"I'm afraid that's all, nothing strikes me as to his True Name," Holmes said, picking up something right outside of their small Chaldean Hideout. "But I do believe our Recon Servant has more information than I do." The black-haired Ruler states, turning to the door.
Ritsuka and the others saw Holmes turn his Head to the door, sensing the Archer returning from his scouting. "Master, I'm coming in," Robin spoke, entering the Room after his scouting.
"Robin, good to see you back." Ritsuka greeted the Archer in Green. He then noticed how tired Robin was on his face, "You look tired, Robin."
Robin scratches the back of his Head, returning from a rough Scouting Misson. "Well, you could say that the Scouting Mission became…complicated." The Archer reported his finding to his master.
"What do you mean, complicated, Archer?" Dantes asked the orange-haired Archer.
"Well…"
After explaining what he discovered from his Scouting, Robin led the group to a rather wonky Building. It was built with marble; however, the place was tilted to the side. At the front was a large sign with the Words Gringotts Bank.
Holmes standing next to Ritsuka looked above them with Dantes within his Shadow and Vlad III and Robin in their Spirit Form. "Gringotts Bank…I remember Mr. Animusphere has spoken about the Wizarding Community having their own Currency." He commented.
"Yes, and I remember him saying that this place was run by Goblins," Ritsuka said, having an idea what the Goblins are from his Journey. "They're a bit prideful however they are very respectable to the right Person."
'Master, it's best that you tread carefully with them. Any wrong Words then can be very troublesome.' Vlad III said, meeting a fair share of Goblins in his Time.
'And how exactly did you know what Goblins were, Vlad?' Robin asked the Berserker.
Vlad III chuckles, 'Let's just say, I've fought a few during what they call a Goblin Rebellion in Romania once.' The Berserker answered as they entered the Bank.
As they entered, Ritsuka and Holmes were met by an older version of a Bank in the 1900s or earlier. They continued to tread inside, seeing the Modern Goblins working as Bank Tellers when someone snuck behind them.
A Gun clicked, causing Ritsuka to freeze in place. "To think a master would make an appearance here in the Wizarding World." A voice spoke, causing the Goblins around to retreat upon speaking. "Make any moves or I'll shoot."
"Whoever you are, I'm not here to cause some trouble," Ritsuka spoke, answering the Person behind him. "I'd like to resolve this without any bloodshed; however, my Servant isn't conversational."
Materializing around him, Vlad III had his Lance at the ready against the Enemy. "Release your Pistol…Assassin." The Berserker said,
Having his Pistol against his master's Head was a white-haired Man with blue eyes wearing a white shirt, blue tie, and a darkish purple vest. Over it were a black dress coat, dark gloves, pants, a white scarf around his neck, and brown dress shoes. Over his Head was a fedora, "Tch, I could tell you're a seasoned Veteran on the Battlefield. A Berserker, am I wrong?"
Robin materialized before Vlad III, Ritsuka, and Holmes. "Woah there, there's no need to be hostile." The Archer turns to the Assassin, speaking to him. "Assassin, this is the master I was talking about." He turns back to Ritsuka, introducing him to the Servant.
"Master, this is Assassin of Gringotts. He was Summoned here a Week back," Robin explains to the Chaldean master.
Assassin of Gringotts released his Pistol from Ritsuka's Head, seeing Robin was right about his master. "So, you're this Archer's master." The white-haired Servant said, taking a good look at him.
"That's right, I am to presume you're a Servant Summoned early too?" Ritsuka asked the new Servant present before him.
The white-haired Assassin raises a brow, finding this master knows a lot more than he does. "I believe we should take this somewhere private." He said, offering them a chance to speak.
Servant
True Name: Unknown
3 Star
Class: Assassin
Noble Phantasm:
AN: How do you like the new Servant? Please leave a comment or review.