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Ch 60 Last Prophet's Domain
Proceeding to the Path to the Command Center, Mashu, Sirius, and Vlad III (Extra) were together.
While walking to the Repair Section Command Room, Sirius took in the entire Section. It still surprises him that this place was an almost exact copy of Fuyuki City, to Homurahara Academy, the surrounding Buildings, and the Forest, to the exact Church he's been avoiding.
Ever since he discovered a Church in Fuyuki, he's been avoiding it, mainly due to the fact he's a Wizard, a Heretic in their eyes.
"Are you captivated with Seraphix, Lord Black?" Vlad III (Extra) asked the Father of his master, "It must be nostalgic sight seeing your Home away from Home." The Lord of Impaling commented, guessing what he was thinking.
Sirius flinched, looking at the Lancer, "Hmm? Ah, yeah, this place brought many good memories when I was living there." He said, smiling at the good time with Akari.
Vlad III (Extra) nodded, understanding what Sirius was feeling. "I understand how you feel, I too feel the same way about my Homeland," The Lancer smiles, thinking back to the good memories of Romania.
"Oh, where is your Homeland?" Sirius asked, finding talking to the Lancer to be enjoyable. Surprisingly, he and I have some things in common.
The First is that they somewhat have a love for the place they call Home. Second, they care for the People close to them, and finally, they both want to protect Ritsuka. (Though their ways of doing it differ, it's still the same goal).
As the three continued their way to the Church, both Vlad III (Extra) and Mashu sensed something coming their way. "Black-san, get back!" The Shielder exclaims, getting into a defensive position.
"W-What's happening?" Sirius asked, looking around the area for anything that caused the two on edge.
"The Enemy's close; Lord Black be careful." Vlad III (Extra) said, materializing his Lance,
Out of nowhere, more of BB's Security Sentinels appeared aiming their Weapons at them. Sirius flinched, seeing the Enemy appearing. "Where did they come from!?" The shaggy-haired Wizard asked,
(Insert BB Channel)
"Oh, just from thin air. BB Channel!" A familiar tune played throughout the area,
Everyone looked forward, seeing BB appearing before him. "Welcome, Father of my beloved Senpai to Seraphix! The Digital Hell to all outsiders!" BB smiles, spinning around before posing at the three.
"BB," Mashu shifted her Shield, protecting her Father-in-Law from the Moon Cancer.
"This…is BB? The AI who runs this Oil Rig?" Sirius asked, seeing the one who caused the Pseudo-Singularity.
BB smiles, turning her attention to Sirius, and hearing him speak. "Yes, I am. It's so nice to see the Father of Senpai." She said in a cheery voice. "I am BB, Senpai's beloved Kohai!"
Sirius shutters, not liking how he addressed his Son. "I don't like how she said Senpai, it sounds like she has alternative motives." The Wizard said, looking at the AI.
"Ara, ara, now what makes you think that?" The purple-haired Servant asked the Father of her master.
Sirius steps forward, standing next to his Daughter-in-Law. "It's how you speak! I've been alive enough to know that whenever someone has something else in mind." The shaggy-haired Wizard stated,
BB smiles, pointing her Baton at the Wizard. "Nice…here I thought you were just like every Wizard, but you have me wrong." The Moon Cancer stated, "I expect nothing less from the one who Fathered Senpai. Unfortunately for you, I have other plans to attend to." She said,
"However, I cannot say it's the same for these Ais and the Alter Ego guarding this Section," BB said, turning around about to return to the Central Command to observe things. (End Song)
"Alter Ego? What does she mean by that?" Sirius asked, however, that is the least of his concerns.
The three heard the Security Sentinel Ais ready to shoot them. "Vlad-san!" Mashu hastily called for the Lancer, forgoing the Protocol.
Vlad III (Extra) heard Mashu calling his True Name, considering that it's not the time to think of those things, he let it slide. "Very well, Lady Mashu let's defeat these bastards!" The Lancer dashed forward, impaling the first Security Sentinel,
The Lancer then brutally took out his Spear, his Battle-crazed eyes gazing over to the other Ais. "I'll skewer you all! Hahahaha!" Vlad III (Extra) laughs, throwing his Spear at the one beside him.
Mashu shifted her Shield, slamming it at the AI before bringing it down with the help of her boosters. "AHH!" She cried out, swinging her Shield, smashing another AI's Head with the back of her Shield.
Sirius took out his Wand, aiming at one Sentinel. "Bombarda!" He cried out, casting an Explosion Charm at the Robots.
However, all that Spell did was leave a burn mark and a small dent on the metal Armor. "W-Wha-that was one of the strongest Spells I know! How come it didn't explode?" He asked, hearing the Sentinel ready to shoot him.
'Shit, if my Spells don't work on this thing then Protego will be useless too!' Sirius thought, observing the situation before him.
Mashu heard the machine noises, her head flipped back to Sirius who was deadlocked in the Ais sights. "Black-san!" The Shielder cried out, trying to reach her Father-in-Law.
Just when the Sentinels were about to shoot, a slash cut them in half, Sirius fell back feeling this Person push him down. "W-What just-"
"Even as an Adult, you really don't think things through," A familiar voice to Sirius spoke to him, "Man, time in that Prison Island did a number on you, you look like you're in your Fifties! Funny how I'm supposed to be the Older one here." He laughs, looking at the shaggy-haired Man.
Sirius looks up, seeing the back of what he presumes to be another of Ritsuka's Servants. However, when the Servant turns around, he is met by a familiar face. "R-Ritsuka! You're here-"
Sirius paused, hearing this Man wasn't acting like his Son. Sure he can be serious now, but he still has his carefree attitude. No, what separated him was the fact he had white strands of hair that spiraled around his bangs.
Something he hadn't seen for a while, something only one Person he knew back when he was younger. "C-C-Charles? Y-YOU'RE CHARLES POTTER!" Sirius exclaims, not expecting his Father Figure to be alive and well, and young at that. "I RECOGNIZE THAT ATTITUDE AND LAUGH FROM ANYWHERE!"
(Insert Knights' Pilgrimage / The Wandering Knight Appears! (Extended) - Fate/Extella Link)
"HAHAHAHA! Well, well, talk about a greeting!" Charlie saluted with his two fingers at his unofficial Son. "Yo, it's been a good minute Sirius. How's it been? Also, what did I tell you to call me?" He raised a brow.
The King of the Franks crossed his arms, disappointed in the Black's Son. "Daddy is so disappointed in you!" Charlie exclaims, glaring down at Sirius. "I told you there's no Charles business. Call me either Daddy or Uncle Charlie!"
"D-Daddy!? I prefer to call you Dad if anything! But I won't, Charlie is suited than that!" Sirius retorted back, being hit by a wave of nostalgia. "AGH! You're always like this!" He groans like a Child who's speaking with a Parent who's way too Friendly towards their Kids.
Charlie huffs away, turning his head away. "Hmph, is that how you treat the Person who practically Adopted you when you ran from Home?" The Saber asked, raising his brow again. "Talk about an ungrateful Kid. The Kiddo and master is much better in addressing me as such."
"Because you charmed them with your go-along Charisma!" Sirius defended himself before laughing at the good old fun fights they had. "Merlin, it's great to see you, Charlie!"
Charlie laughed as well, missing this type of conversation. "Same here, Bud! Man, it feels like Fate is playing the strings here." The Saber commented, before looking at Mashu and Vlad III (Extra) were finished taking out their own Enemy Ais.
"Charlie-san! What are you doing here?" Mashu asked the Pseudo-Servant, curious about how he was here in Seraphix.
"Ah, Mashu and Lancer, seems like you're doing well. Anyways, to answer your question. I was heading back to Chaldea City when I heard rumors that BB is up to no good." Charlie explains, crossing his arms. "I swear that AI is always having some sort of trick. So, as a good ol Chaldean Servant, I decided to lend my help here." Charlie said, wanting to be of help in the Singularity.
Vlad III (Extra) nodded, understanding Charlie's reasoning. "Understandable, you would help anyone in nee-"
"HOLD ON FOR A MOMENT!" Sirius exclaims, prompting everyone to look at the Wizard.
"What is it, Black-san? Do you see more Enemies around?" Mashu asked, already prepped to go into combat.
Sirius shook his head, "No, it's not that. I just realized, how are you even here Charlie!?" The Son of the Black Family looks at his Father Figure, giving a confused stare. "You died two years before Harry was Born! How are you even alive and young for that matter!"
"You looked so much like Ritsuka!" The shaggy-haired Wizard asked the Pseudo-Servant.
"Hmm? I thought you all explained things to good ol Sirius here?" Charlie looks directly at Mashu, questioning her not telling his Son but in Blood. "Clearly he has the right to know after seeing the Storm Border, Russia, etc. So uncool, Mashu."
Sirius looks back and forth between Charlie and Mashu, confused with the situation. "Yeah, I'd like to know how Charles Potter, aka Harry's and technically Ritsuka's Grandfather is Alive." He asked, looking around the group.
Vlad III (Extra) sighs, seeing it's a perfect time to tell his master's Father the truth. "Lady Mashu, I believe there's no use in following Protocol." The Lancer advises the former Demi-Servant.
The violet-haired Woman looks at Charlie and Sirius, waiting for her answer. "Alright, since Ritsuka isn't here to explain behind the True Name Protocol." Mashu looks at Sirius, taking on the responsibility for the outcome. (End Song)
"True Name Protocol? You mean the Protocol that prevents Lancer here from telling me his True Name?" Sirius asked, hearing about the Protocol from Vlad III. "Are you sure? I mean won't it get Ritsuka in trouble with his Bosses?" He doesn't want his Son to be in trouble with a Person who is higher up than him.
"The only People that are considered to be master's Boss are the Mages Association and UN." Vlad III (Extra) said, explaining to the Wizard. "However, they rarely check or interfere in Chaldean affairs."
Charlie nodded, supporting what the Lancer said. "Hmm-hmm, I agree but this isn't the right place to tell him." He looks over to the Repair Section Command Room. "The Command Room is the right place to do it. Isn't that the place you're all heading?" The King of the Franks asked the group,
"That's right, Charlie-san. We're planning to reestablish contact with everyone." Mashu explains to the Pseudo-Servant before her.
"Sounds awesome to me, let's get going then!" Charlie exclaims, giving his usual pep cheer.
Sirius couldn't help but smile at his Father Figure's pep cheer, the one he always did when he was younger.
Continuing their way, Sirius was walking beside Charlie. His eyes darted over to him, still unable to fathom that he was still Alive, "C-Charlie," The Wizard called for the Saber, receiving a smile from him. "I know I've been repeating this question, but still. How exactly you're Alive, the Dead can't come back." He said, knowing the fact was true.
"Sure, the occasional Ghosts and Zombies, but Ghosts are transparent and unable to touch Living Beings. As for Zombies, they're Dead and lose their sense of Self." Sirius explains to his Father Figure. "But you, you're here Physically and seem to be yourself. How is that?"
Charlie understood what Sirius was getting at. He crossed his arms, explaining things to him. "Those are great questions, Sirius. To answer them, First, let me tell you what we Servants are." The Saber said, seeing Mashu nodded.
"I get what Servants are, Charlie; they're like Superpowered Beings that are beyond what a Wizard can do," Sirius said, getting what he said from his observations. "Harry said something about the World and Humanity being involved. But that's the gist I can give you." The shaggy-haired Wizard said.
The Saber nodded, "That's the least cool way to put it. But no, you're close but wrong." Charlie said, explaining the Truth to him. "Sirius, Servants are what People of the Magecraft World as Heroic Spirits. People who have done great deeds that are granted power from Gaia and Alaya to protect the Planet and Humanity." He said, causing the Wizard to halt.
Sirius froze, hearing what Charlie said. "W-Wha…" He looks at Charlie and the others, noticing they stopped walking. "W-What do you mean, Heroic Spirits? Are you all saying that you're the Souls of People who did great deeds to Society?"
"As in, someone used Necromancy to revive you all from the-wait…d-did my Son use Necromancy on you all?" Sirius asked, being hit by a bombshell. Necromancy is considered to be one of the Darkest types of Magic in the Wizarding World, it's Illegal to practice it since forever.
Vlad III (Extra) looks at his master's Father, seeing this reaction many times. "Here we go again," The Lancer commented.
"What? No, master isn't a Necromancer." Charlie said, denying that Ritsuka was a Necromancer. "There are Necromancers around at the Association, but they know that it's a Craft with some limits." He said as Mashu took over,
Mashu looks at his Father-in-Law, still wrapping his head over this. "Black-san, what you're thinking is far beyond it. Heroic Spirits, Servants are more than that." The former Dem-Servant said, "Servants came from a place called the Throne of Heroes, it's the Planet's and Humanity's defense mechanism. The Counter Force,"
"The Counter Force recruits Heroes from History, Mythology, Fictional, and other places who left their marks in History to defend themselves from threats that threaten them." Mashu continued the explanation.
Sirius took a moment to listen to his Daughter-in-Law, "Counter Force? The Planet and Humanity's defense mechanism? Heroes from the Past?" He held his head, trying to understand what they were saying. "Sorry, but this sounds like complete Fiction, I know for a fact that Charles Potter didn't do anything History-worthy to be a Servant-er." He looks at his Father Figure, holding his hand out to him.
"No offense, Charlie. I know that you're good with a Sword and all," Sirius apologizes to Charlie, taking it in stride. "But still, Servants are really History's greatest Heroes who come and save the World!?" He asked, getting into that part of the explanation.
Charlie merely shrugs, accepting the logic. "Fair enough,"
Mashu looks at her Father-in-Law, "Do you believe us, Black-san?" She asked the Wizard.
The former Convict looks at Charlie, now that he was told what Servants are. "Well for starters, all of you are being honest with me since we've resolved things in Russia," Sirius stated, not noticing they were nearing the Church. "So, does that mean are you really not Charles Potter or are you him? Agh, this is confusing." He scratches his head in frustration.
Charlie chuckles, crossing his arms. "Yeah, it can be confusing for First-timers to Chaldea." The Pseudo-Servant said, smiling at him. "To answer your question, I am still Charles Potter but I'm also a Pseudo-Servant. A Heroic Spirit that uses a Human Vessel with a strong capability to able to materialize." The Saber said, explaining what he is.
"I see…then who are you then, Charlie?" Sirius asked the Pseudo-Servant, getting the gist.
The Saber smiles, placing both his hands on his side. "My True Name is Charlemagne, also Karl der Grobe, the Kingly Hero who united all of Europe," Charlie introduced himself to his Adopted Son, "The one who wields the Holy Sword, Joyeuse."
Sirius's eyes widen, hearing that Name before. Though he's not well-versed in History, he does know the Name. A Name that Charles Potter was Named after. "C-Charlemagne!? A-Are you serious!? That was the Name you were named after, your full Name!" He exclaims,
"Yep, I guess my Potter side did tell you how we were Named after," Charlie commented before moving on. "Well, it seems we've reached the Church." He said looking up at the Statue at the entrance.
"Oh, you're right Charlie-san, we are here." Mashu said, adjusting her Shield, "I guess talking really speeds up time." The former Demi-Servant commented,
Vlad III (Extra) looks around for Enemies, detecting none in the vicinity. "It seems BB's Sentinels aren't around the Command Room." The Lancer said, informing the group.
Sirius wanted to get to know Vlad III (Extra) and Mashu, now that he knows all of Ritsuka's Servants are indeed Heroes of Legends. 'Heroes of Legends…serving my Son…this is really something else. I don't think Dumbledore has ever experienced something like this before.' He thought, finding this unique in a sense.
"Hmm?" Sirius stops, hearing the door open from the Church.
"Ara, ara, ma, ma, it seems we have Guests here." A seductive voice spoke, coming from the entrance of the Church. "Well, it's only right to greet you all."
Everyone looks at the one charge of keeping the Repair Section Hub safe stepping out of the Church. She was dressed in a traditional Sister of the Church, her face one of pure and innocent like a Person of Faith has, though it was just a mask.
The Nun inclined her head, properly greeting her Guests. "Greetings, Lady Fujimaru and Company. I am Sessyoin Kiara, the Alter Ego placed in charge of the Command Room of the Repair Section." Kiara smiles at her Guests.
Charlie and Vlad III (Extra) remain steadfast, knowing Kiara very well. Mashu smiles, greeting the Alter Ego/Beast. "Kiara-san, it's nice to see you again. I hope you're doing well,"
"I'm doing fine, Lady Fujimaru. Things are the same as ever here, even though we're currently on the BB Protocols." Kiara answered the former Demi-Servant. The BB Protocols don't affect her as much, considering she could rival BB and her Ais.
Kiara turns to a rather interesting sight, right next to Mashu. "Ara, it seems we also have a Special Guest here." The Alter Ego said, motioning to Sirius who flinched at her Words. "You must be the Father of my dearest master, Sirius Black."
Sirius gave a light chuckle, still being defensive around the Nun. "U-Um, yeah, that's me. Sirius Black. I-I guess you've heard of me, right?" He scratches the back of his head.
"Oh yes, I do." Kiara gave a sweet smile at him, "To think master was Half Wizard all this time. I would call that shocking surprise indeed if I were him," She sighs, placing her hand on her cheek. "If you don't mind, I would love to hear how you…raise master to be the Person he is today-"
"Hey, Kiara?" Charlie spoke up, gaining the Beast III/R's attention, "We have a time crunch here, so if you don't mind, can we do that?" The Saber asked, stopping her from whatever she was suggesting to Sirius.
Mashu was relieved to hear that Charlie preventing Kiara from having some alone time with Sirius. "Yes, Charlie-san is right. Both Harry-kun and Ritsuka are still somewhere in Seraphix." She added, explaining to the Alter Ego. Her eyes were drawn to Vlad III (Extra),
Vlad III (Extra) nodded, understanding the task given to him. "Lord Black, do stay close to me when inside." He leans into Sirius's ear, whispering to him. "(Kiara has something planned. Don't go around alone in the Church,)" He informed the Wizard.
Sirius has always been on guard since coming to this place. He nodded to the Lancer's request, staying by his side. "Right."
Kiara sighs, obliging to the two's request. "Of course, I'll show you inside the Panels. This way, everyone." The Alter Ego smiles, leading the group inside.
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