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MUGEN Universe: Tournament of Champions.

The Sun was setting in the horizon, and a priest, a strong looking man with black hair, strode into a Catholic church in Fuyuki City.

This man walked down the silent, empty building, entering his office and locking its door from the inside. He breathed in, enjoying the intake of air.

"Lancer," he called out calmly.

Immediately, there was a flash of light before him, and a tall, lean man, rippling with muscle under his deep blue bodysuit, showed up to him.

"What do you want?" the Lancer asked bitterly.

"No doubt you have heard about the recent events. They must be calling to your boiling warrior blood."

Lancer narrowed his eyes and, a moment later, nodded.

"Emiya Shirou's Servant was sighted heading towards the site of the conflagration," the priest said in a bored tone. He walked towards his window, with his arms folded behind his broad back. He looked outside, at the red sky. "You are to follow her and, if necessary, stop her from killing this 'Akira' herself through all means you deem to be necessary."

"A chance for an actual duel with Saber?" Lancer asked. "Where's the trick?"

"I don't wish for her to slay him herself, that is all. My reasons for it are mine alone."

"And... may I slay him myself?"

"If you wish so," Kirei said indifferently, which surprised Lancer.

"I see," the Heroic Spirit said after some pause.

"Make haste. Saber moves nearly as quickly as yourself," the priest adviced.

Lancer disappeared, as if he had never been there.

Kotomine Kirei smiled, with a glint in his eye.

Lancer (Cu Chulainn).

Origin: Fate/Stay Night.

Born Setanta, he was given the name of 'Cu Chulainn' after killing Culann's dog in self defense and pledging himself to Culann's service. His battlefield deeds also earned him the title of 'the Hound of Ulster'. Perhaps the greatest hero of Celtic myth, the 'Irish Hercules'. Taught by Scathach the witch of the Land of Shadows and opposing Queen Medb, he fought with a heart full of love for battle.

During the Fifth Fuyuki Holy Grail War, Cu Chulainn was summoned as the Lancer-class Servant of Bazett Fraga McRemitz, an Enforcer of the British Mage Association. After Kotomine Kirei betrayed, ambushed and killed Bazett, he took over the Command Seals binding Lancer to his will, and so the proud warrior remained under Kirei's command for the duration of the War.

Due to Kirei not taking winning the War seriously, Lancer was only used to scout out other Masters and Servants, something Lancer hated. Once Kirei was killed in the climax of the War, his daughter Caren Ortensia took over as Lancer's Master, something he found marginally more tolerable.

Stage: The ruins of Chaldea Organization after a bombing. Fou sits on the background meowing and wagging his tail cutely, while Director Goredorf and Abel Meuniere cower behind some wreckage, occassionally peeking out.

Opening Poses and Lines:

Lancer walks into the scene, tapping the ground with the tip of his spear. "The Hound is hunting tonight..."

Lancer drops from offscreen before the opponent and grins, leveling his spear. "Sorry, you just saw something you shouldn't have."

Vs. Morrigan Aensland:

Morrigan appears in a cloud of black bats.

"Ah, a son of the Isles," she says. "A kindred spirit. Your ancestors worshipped mine, you know."

"More like thery feared them," Lancer says. "Your aura feels identical to Medb's, what's with that?"

"You must be mistaken, I'm unique. Do you want to be given proof?" she purrs. "Your kind of stud just doesn't exist anymore."

"Stay back!" he barks. "Flattery won't get you anywhere, devil!"

This fight is about to explode! Fight!

Vs. Saber (Artoria Pendragon):

Saber walks in her Fate/Stay Night casual white blouse and blue skirt on Lancer. Saber then changes into her Servant fighting appearance.

"Oi, Saber!" Lancer says. "At last, I caught up to you!"

"What do you want, Lancer?" Saber asks.

"What do you think? Honor demands for us to finish the duel we left unfinished back then!"

Saber nods. "That much is true..."

"See, that's what I like about you!" Lancer says excitedly. "You aren't a slippery coward like Archer!"

This battle is about to explode! Fight!

Vs. Galactus:

Lancer is teleported onto the space platform.

"Where am I now?" he wonders.

Galactus shows up. "I AM GALACTUS! Is this gnat the one who will oppose the Devourer of Worlds?!-?!"

"Fighting a space god for the fate of the world!" Lancer says excitedly. "And they say that dreams never become realities!"

This battle is about to explode! Fight!

Vs. Belldandy:

Lancer finds himself in Heaven.

"I think I was here once..." he says.

Belldandy appears before him, floating down gently. "Welcome, Prince of Ulster. I am Belldandy..."

"The goddess!?" Lancer asks her. Belldandy nods.

Lancer smirks wolfishly. "This is the chance of a life-time!" he says excitedly. "Please fight me, My Lady!"

"That is what I am here to do," Belldandy deploys shields all around herself. "Prove your courage is just as great as it was in your heyday, please!"

This battle is about to explode! Fight!

"Man, I love that announcement!" Lancer says.

Heavy Moves:

Red Branch- Ehwaz: Lancer uses his blinding speed to dash towards the foe, maintaining a low profile. The distance he travels relies on the button mashing employed during the move and the intensity. Used to dodge projectiles by ducking under them and retaliate directly with in the followup.

Red Branch- Sowilo: Lancer slams down with his spear in a wide curved arc.

Red Branch- Eihwaz: Lancer spins his spear over his head while stomping forwards. This is easily used to set up and begin combos.

Red Branch- Kano: Lancer performs an upwards back kick. Thanks to the lenght of his legs, he has a lot of reach.

Red Branch- Tyr: Lancer uses his spear as launching pole and sends himself flying ahead. A mighty somersault kick is performed as a result.

Super Moves:

Ath nGabla- Shoal of Four Branches:

Lancer engraves runes on the ground by carving them with the tip of his spear, boosting his mana energy, which doubles as his health in gameplay, by 50% for the rest of the round. It only can performed once a round.

Red Branch- Thurisaz:

Lancer stabs his opponent repeatedly with his spear.

Red Branch- Algiz:

Lancer performs an uppercut with his spear.

Red Branch- Hagal:

Lancer plants his feet firmly on the ground and performs a strong thrust ahead with his spear.

Runes of Fire:

Lancer manipulates several stone runes and tosses them at his adversary, covered on fire.

Gae Bolg:

Lancer's ultimate trump card. It deals Mega Damage. A throw of Cu Chulainn's mythical weapon, which pierces the enemy's heart and acts like a seeking missile. Unblockable, and needs to be dodged several times before it returns to Lancer's hand. Requires a full POW bar to be pulled off.

Victory Poses and Lines:

Lancer lets his spear rest by his side. "Sorry. Blame whoever let the dog out."

Lancer shakes his head. "Are you sure you're feeling well? You barely put any fight!"

Lancer turns around, resting Gae Bolg on his shoulders. "They don't wage wars like they used to."

Vs. Morrigan Aensland:

Morrigan laughs insanely as she begins disappearing in another flutter of bats.

"At least you take rejection better than Medb did!" Lancer observes.

"I will return for your body, my beautiful warrior!" she promises. "You will be mine, down to your soul! My plaything, my lover! Look forward to it!"

"On second thought..." he says.

She finishes fading away in the breeze.

Lancer turns around and begins walking away. "Definitely related, aren't they?"

Vs. Saber (Artoria Pendragon):

Saber drops to her knees. "You have won fair and square, Lancer. Truly, you are worth of your prestige."

"As are you, Saber," he says chivalrously. "It was a honor."

"Please, on your own pride as a noble warrior, when this journey is over, go to Shirou and tell him to go on safely with his life."

"I will see he is okay," Lancer promises.

Saber smiles and fades away.

Lancer bows his head. "Farewell, Saber. I will always remember you," he says solemnly.

Vs. Galactus:

Galactus plummets into the vast outer space with a howl that makes the whole screen shake. "NOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Lancer turns around and begins walking away, towards a teleporter that will take him back to Earth. "I should feel more fulfilled than this. Was it not my greatest battle?"

There is a fadeout to a cavern in the mountain range, surrounded by woods. Lancer enters it.

"Kotomine!" he calls out. "Gilgamesh told me you'd be here. The mission is accomplished, and- What is that!?"

Kotomine stands before the unholy Grail of Fuyuki, which is preparing itself to explode, swirling inside with all evils in the world.

The priest turns around to face him. "Lancer. Congratulations. You are to be a witness of the birth of a new being."

Lancer growls and aims his spear at him. "What are you doing!? Is this what you kille Bazett for!?"

There is a voice behind him, saying, "Gate of Babylon!"

"AAAAAARRRGHHHHHH!" Lancer is pierced by several swords flying at him from behind.

Gilgamesh, Golden King of Uruk, approaches Lancer, standing over him. "Poor witless mongrel!" he mocks him. "You did play right into our hands!"

Kirei smiles. "We couldn't let anyone else destroy this world... Because only we are entitled to remake it as we see fit!"

A closeup on the Grail and its sinister bulk fills the screen before the ending.

GAME OVER.

Vs. Belldandy:

Belldandy quickly heals back from the beating and returns to a standing position.

"I never imagined Vertdandi would be a warrior goddess that strong!" Lancer lets out a whistling. "You were very good!"

She smiles. "Thanks. A true hero, you have saved your fellow man from Yggdrasil's wrath. Ask what you wish for in return, Lord Cu."

He hums. "I have no real wish for myself. But there is a debt I need to honor, My Lady."

There is a fadeout to a cavern in the mountain range, surrounded by woods.

Kirei stands inside, watching over the unholy Grail waiting to be born.

He looks at the back of his right hand. "It's a real shame Lancer could not prevail. Still, the plan goes on as intended..."

A shout rings out. "Kotomine!"

Kirei turns back. "Lancer!? But, how? Where is Gilgamesh?"

Lancer smirks, somewhat wounded. "He put a fight, but he was too overconfident, and with Gae Bolg, one hit is all it takes!"

Kirei looks at his hand again. "But, the seals vanished! You should be dead...!"

"You see, a person gave me a flesh and blood body," Cu casually walks towards the priest. "I'm not your Servant anymore. I'll finish your hellspawn in a second, but first, things first."

Lancer impales Kirei through with the Gae Bolg, pinning him against the rock wall.

"This is for Bazett, you bastard!"

THE END.

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