Life As A Chaldean Master
Hot Springs Trip (Male Servants)
*At The Hot Springs*
The trip to the Hot Springs was now in full effect as everyone gathered together to enjoy a warm and steamy time inside the water. The male and female Servants went to their respective changing rooms to undress first and enter the warm water. After some time getting ready, both hot springs for the male and female Servers were filled with Servants and relaxing.
"Now, this is more like it! We should've done this earlier!" Iskandar exclaimed
"Ah~ This feels great for the body. I should start taking of myself more often." David said
"How is your robotic body not electrocuting us right now? We should've been dead at this point..." Castor commented
"Water doesn't affect my body. There should be no worries about harming any allies with my own body." Tametomo replies
"That should go for myself as well. I don't wish to cause any issues here because of my own body. I only wish to relax and regain my strength for future battles." Xiang Yu adds up
"Don't worry, everything should be fine. The only thing we should keep our eyes out is if the others start prying their eyes on us. That'll be weird. At least Scathach will be there to stop them before anything happens." Sonic assures
"I couldn't care less about a trip like this. But I'll at least make an expectation for the rodent here." Dantes commented
"You should take a break once in a while, Ed. Nothing wrong with taking one." Sonic
"Ugh... I can smell the odor from some of you here..." Cu (Alter) brings up.
"Hey, don't look at me like that! I'll let you know I've been showering more recently and cleaning myself to perfection!" Blackbeard shouted
"You say right now, but when you first arrived in Chaldea, you smelled terrible and barely took any showers. You only started taking more showers because Sonic and The Director threatened to hose you down no matter where. Trust me, it smelled horrible whenever you were close to someone..." Hector explains
"Just make sure to clean yourself more often, Teach. You don't want to experience the trouble that is Nightingale, right?" Sonic asks
"I already have to deal with not trying to get a bed slammed onto me. She's a freak!" Teach exclaimed
"Anywho, how do you like the Hot Springs, Master? Despite your fear of water, you don't seem bothered by it." Kid Gil asks
"Which is a surprise to see you not panicking over water for once," Chiron commented.
"Water itself, I don't think I'll overcome it at some point. But a few Servants told me the Hot Springs isn't as bad as a pool. It's manageable. The water isn't reaching up to my face right now. So I think I'll be okay inside water for once." Sonic replies
"Big talk for someone who got scared when he fell inside a kitty pool." Gudao joked
"Touchee, but that was a while ago, so it's just one of those distant memories that likes to show up occasionally. Not afraid to admit my fear every then so." Sonic stated
"It's nice to know you're finally stepping out of your comfort zone and overcoming your fear of water, Master. At least somewhat, that is, but still." Bedivere said
"And probably the last time for a while. I won't be doing this that often." Sonic replies
"We must tell the girls to help you with your swimming lessons. They'll be willing to help you out again with that." Fionn added
"That's a "No" for me... We all knew what happened the last time... A complete disaster." Sonic shoots down
"The ladies can be cruel at times," Billy said
The guys continued to relax inside the Hot Springs for several minutes as the sound of water falling filled the air, a sound of peace and calmness. For once, they didn't have to worry about anything stopping their time; they were minding their business.
"Say, Master. Have you ever wanted to become King Arthur before you were sent to your own Camelot? Do you regret ever being King Arthur yourself as well?" Arthur asks
"Good question; I already knew about the tale of King Arthur long before going to Camelot myself. I never thought I'd hold the same title as well, but surprises are to be expected throughout your life. And for sure, being King Arthur was one of many turning points in my life. Did I enjoy my time being King Arthur? Of course, I thought it was an incredible experience. But deep down, I knew I wouldn't have stayed as King of Camelot forever. I still wanted to be free and explore the world around me. I wanted to return to my old ways before, and so I did. But even still, I'll always cherish those memories of being King Arthur and saving the people of Camelot from its troubles. Just another adventure in hindsight." Sonic explains
"Never would I hear the King giving up their power for the sake of returning to a quiet life again. At least you ended your authority without any conflicts." Lancelot commented
"No need for bloodshed just because of giving up my role. Just a peaceful farewell, that's all. If only things were that simple for your guy's story." Sonic replies
"A shame our story had to end in such a sad way. If only things were different, we could change our old ways." Tristan commented
"As terrible as your guys' story ends, I don't think changing it would be a good idea. You wouldn't be the Knights that you are today. That includes Mordred and Tori as well. But you don't have to worry about that anymore." Sonic assured
"We thank you for your kindness, Master. But you still hold the title of King Arthur even if you don't rule the Kingdom. We shall continue following your orders and ruling no matter what it is." Gawain commence
"Thanks, it means a lot to hear that from you, Gawain. It does." Sonic thanking Gawain
"What hasn't the rodent done in his life? Next, you know that he wields some firearm." Columbus commented
"Yeah, about that... You can thank Koyan of Light for teaching me how to use something like that. Let's say I've gotten better at that more than I feel comfortable with..." Sonic admits
"Heh, now your fans can celebrate you for being able to fire a gun!" Blackbeard laughed
"I don't know how to feel about that, honestly... Koyan just came up to me one day and asked me if I had ever used a weapon like that. I told her, No, and she gave me some training soon after." Sonic explains
"Don't worry too much about it. You can wield a weapon and have experience, but you aren't forced to use it so often. Just do what you have already done before." EMIYA (Assassin) stated
"I'll make sure to remember that," Sonic replies.
"I'll never understand modern weapons... You should prefer swords instead of toys that lose their purpose in just a few seconds..." Muramasa commented
"Everyone has a different taste of weapons. Anything can be used as a weapon. That goes for guns as well. But that's a discussion for another day. Maybe we will see what happens later down the line." Sonic stated
"Sonic holding a gun isn't what I expected to see in my bingo card. But every day is full of surprises, right?" Alexander commented
"Hey, Master. Can I ask you something as well?" Voyager asks
"Sure thing, kid. What's up?"
"Do you trust us Servants to behave and give us freedom to choose our own decisions? Are you not afraid someone will sneak up behind you one day and betray you?" Voyager questions
"Oh, now that's a question indeed. Alright, I trust you enough to give you the freedom you deserve. I wouldn't want to control your guys' lives, even the more chaotic Servants. But yes, I do have SOME boundaries that I have set up for you all. The best example is that some of you aren't to use the Chaos Emeralds for any reason. Why, you may ask? Because some of you would use its powers for your gain and possibly cause issues inside Chaldea. I'd rather not risk that happening anytime soon." Sonic explains
"And who are these that aren't allowed to use these Gems of yours? I probably have a good idea of who they'll be." Cursed Arm stated
"Moriarty, Douman, Koyan Of Dark, Cu Alter, Caster Gilles, Berserker Lancelot, and Angra Mainyu. To name a few." Sonic listed
"How disappointed I am to see myself on that list. I don't wish to start any issues. The Gems are a wonderful piece of power, but I wouldn't want to create more problems." Moriarty said
"And what about when you tried to play little tricks on me? I haven't forgotten about those. I can recount every time you tried to one-up me with your schemes." Sonic brings up
"I tested you to see if you were prepared for surprise attacks. It bothers me when you are unaware of your surroundings." Moriarty mentions
"That's just how I am. That isn't going to change anytime soon." Sonic commented
"It hurts to see that you don't trust me, Blue. I'll never use those colorful gems of yours for my gain. I swear I won't do anything wrong with these." Douman said
"That's the most suspicious sentence I've ever heard from you." Yang Qing commented
"I should've expected that you never fully trusted me." Angra Mainyu said
"Hey, I still trust you guys, and you guys are my friends, but I know how powerful you all are in your ways. But thanks to Da Vinci for giving some insight into your history. I ensured I wouldn't break my boundaries and give you guys everything. A Master also has rules placed on themselves, and that's no different for me." Sonic explains
"Looks like the rodent is putting his foot down for once. I wondered how long that was going to take." Hijikata mentions
"I only do so when it's necessary," Sonic said
"Wait, do you all hear that?" Rama asks
"Hear what? I didn't hear anything besides us just talking right now." Geronimo replies
The guys remained quiet for a while, waiting for the sound Rama apparently heard, and moments later, they got their response as they heard giggling coming from somewhere.
"Was that a giggle just now?" Izo said
"I have a bad feeling about this..." Achilles commented
"Don't tell me what I think it is..."
"Look how relaxed Master looks. Isn't he so adorable?" A female voice said
"Would be better if he joined us on the Female side~ It'll be a much more exciting time for us." Another female voice said
"Oh, Sonic, care to join your wife on a lovely date inside the Hot Springs? It'll be so fun and romantic! Just the two of spending time together and holding hands~" Tamamo proposed
"Oh no... Just what I feared would happen..." Sonic commented
The guys turned around to see Kiyohime, Ibuki, and Tamamo looking at them through the other side of the wall. They all started complaining about them spying on them.
"HEY! What are you doing watching us? Can't you see that we guys want our privacy as well?!" Kintoki exclaimed
"Oh, relax. We weren't here for that long. We just wanted to see how everything is going with your guy's trip~ Especially Master, who seems to like the Hot Springs." Ibuki replies
"Girls... Can you please not do this right now...? It's kind of disrespectful to stare at people without their knowledge. Let alone disrupt their privacy." Sonic pleaded
"We are only here for a short period. We won't be here forever." Kiyohime replies
"Just please go... Seriously... Or you're going to make golden hair boy here strike you down with rains of weapons down at you..." Hector commented
"And I'll do it with no remorse," Gilgamesh stated
"Gil, you have to settle down, your attitude for once," Sonic said
"Where is that spear lady supposed to watch over people like you? Seems like she isn't doing her job correctly." Beowulf commented
Moments later, Kiyohime, Ibuki, and Tamamo were thrown back as Scathach showed herself to the guys staring back at them.
"Apologies for the inconvenience, gentlemen. Those three will be receiving a talking right now. How are you feeling, Master?" Scathach said
"I'm doing good, thanks. Just make sure to keep an eye on the girls next time." Sonic replies
"I'll make sure to do so. *Jumps Back As They Hear The Three Arguing With Scathach As Their Voices Slowly Faded Away*"
"What just happened?" Amakusa confuse
"I don't know, honestly. Let's resume what we came here for relaxing inside the Hot Springs." Sonic said
"*Turns To Look At Gudao* Hey, I see that you have been more connected with Ms. Ritsuka lately~" Taisui mentions
"*Blushes* S-She and I are just friends... Nothing romantic has been brought between us... We spend time together when we have the chance." Gudao replies
"Really? Tell us more about you and Ms. Ritsuka and how you became good friends while working for Chaldea." Alexander said
"I don't mind, though I don't know her upbringing. She's still a great person to be around. A relaxed and funny person overall." Gudao said
"Sounds like you two have a lot in common. And that's me being honest." Sonic stated
"We have only known each other since arriving in Chaldea. So there's still a lot more that she has hidden, and I respect that. I don't want to force her to share her personal life." Gudao replies
"I bet she'll say more about herself when she feels comfortable and ready to. Just need to wait a bit longer." Merlin said
"I'm fine with that. She's just a great person to be around. Wonder how it'll be if we became Masters of our own." Gudao questions
"You seem capable of becoming Master as well! I could see potential in you two if you continue to show your dedication to Chaldea and helping us Servants around." Kotaro said
"And I'll make sure that dream becomes a reality. I want you and the other Ritsuka to find your full potential. Show the world that humans aren't weak and are indeed strong! I know you can do this! And will be all there to support you!" Sonic assures
"Thank you... It means a lot that you guys see that in us. I'll make that dream real. I wish to help out as much as possible." Gudao promises
To Be Continued