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Ch 108 On the Open Seas
(Insert Sea of Faith (Fate/Grand Order OST)
Atlantic Ocean, The Great Bounded Field
The Golden Hind was approaching the Fleet of Ships guarding the Entrance to the other side of the Great Bounded Field.
Harry was keeping the Stirring Wheel steady as they approached the Fleet of Ships. He turns to the Pink-haired Rider, unsure what to do next. "Drake, I've kept the Golden Hind steady like you asked." He informed the Privateer of what was ahead of them.
"Right, I'll handle it from here, Kid." Drake took over the Helm from the young master, "Go to your Parents, those Boats you see are the Atlantic Defense Fleet that protects the Outer side of the Great Bounded Field." The Rider informed Harry of the Boats he saw,
David smiles at the black-haired Boy with a Beast on his shoulders. "Do not be scared, they're just doing some Security rounds." The former King of Israel informed the young master. "It's best to let them see you, letting them know you're here with master."
Harry nodded, obliging to the green-haired Archer's request. "Okay, David," He smiles, heading down the Stairs to Deck, meeting with his Parents and the others.
"Hey, Drake is it alright for Harry to take your Hat like that?" David asked the Woman who Brought Down the Sun. "Don't you need that?"
Drake shrugs, not minding that Harry is wearing her signature Clothing. "Nah, let the Kid have some Fun. I'm still Francis Drake, with or without a Hat." The Rider stated, talking to the former King of Israel.
"True," David commented, standing at the rims of the Ship.
Harry quickly ran down the Stairs, only for someone to speak to him from the side. "You better watch where you're stepping, master!" Zhou Yu said to his master.
"Alright, Zhou Yu!" Harry responded, almost tripping on the Second Step. He was introduced when he and Ritsuka got back to the Port,
Euryale one of the Gorgon Sisters of Greek Mythology sighs, looking up at her Bodyguard. "Asterios, be a dear and help the Boy." The Archer asked the Berserker for a favor.
Asterios quickly extended his Hand, grabbing the young master before he fell on the Deck. "C-Careful…" The Berserker looks away from Harry, getting used to the young Boy.
The black-haired Boy smiles up at the Minotaur who saved him from a nasty spill. "Thank you for catching me, Asterios," Harry said, appreciating the Berserker saving him.
"Master, are you hurt?" Zhou Yu asked, worried if he had scrapped his knee or something.
Harry shook his Head, answering his Servant. "I'm alright Zhou Yu." He turns to Euryale, hearing her asking Asterios to help. "Thank you for helping, Euryale." He thanked the Divine Spirit.
Euryale merely scoffs, waving her Hands. "Better watch where you're stepping Boy. The next time wouldn't be so lucky." The snarky Goddess said, accurate to the Legends about her and her Sisters.
Asterios gently placed the young Boy on the Wooden Deck before marching away, still shy around the young Boy.
"Um, Asterios?" Harry reached out to the Berserker, wanting to know him better. He thought that now they were on the same Boat, then they could better get to know each other, however, that wasn't the case.
Regardless of how shy Asterios was around him, it wouldn't stop him from attempting to befriend the Berserker.
For now, Harry made his way to his Parents standing with the Servants that accompanied them. "Mom, Dad, is something happening?" He asked his Parents,
Mashu looks at her Son, hearing his question. "It's routine for the Atlantic Defense Fleet to check incoming Ships who's coming in the Station." The former Demi-Servant explains to her Son what is going on as the Ships get closer to the Golden Hind. "There's nothing to worry about, Harry-kun."
Harry turns his Head to the side of the Ship, seeing an elegant Boat about to dock next to the Golden Hind. He couldn't help but be curious who the Captain of the other Ship was,
Ritsuka took notice of the additional article on top of his Son's Head. "Nice Hat there, Bud. Did Drake give it to you for the Time being?" He asked, knowing the answer.
Harry Eyes shifted up to the Pirate's Hat situated on his Head. "Oh, yeah Drake let me wear it while we're on board her Ship." He explains to his Parents,
"Fou, Fou!" Fou barks, assisting with the aesthetic of a Pirate.
"Oh, that looks good on you, young master." The black-haired Boy turned his attention to the side, seeing Iyo coming over to them with Passionlip and the blonde Boy he'd seen many Times but never interacted with him yet.
Iyo smiles, placing her Hands inside her Pockets. "You really looked like a Ship Captain, young master." The Ruler smiles at the Heir of Chaldea. "Am I right, Lip, Voyager?"
Passionlip nodded rapidly, finding the young master to be Cute. "O-Oh, yes. The young master does look Cute in that Hat on, Iyo." The Alter Ego said to the Ruler of Yamataikoku, agreeing with the sentiment.
"Well, I think Harry looks cool, Iyo, Lip." The Boy wearing a yellow Swimming Trunks, a star-patterned Swimming vest, and a pair of Swim Shoes. He floated over to the black-haired Boy, smiling at him. "Hello there, I am a Voyager a Foreigner Class Servant. It's so nice to finally meet you, Harry." He grabs hold of the young Boy's Hand, shaking it with glee.
Harry smiles at the Foreigner introducing himself to him. "Nice to meet you too, Voyager." He returned the greeting with a smile. While greeting him, the young Heir was trying to figure out who the blonde Servant was based on the Name he gave. "Voyager…I don't think I heard anyone that goes by Voyager." He said to the Foreigner, curious who he was.
Voyager smiles, floating a few Feet away from the black-haired Boy. "I'm a special type of Servant who master Summoned," The blonde Boy said, placing his Hands behind his back. "Not only I'm a Foreigner Class Servant, but I'm the Voyager Space Probe that was a gift to the Sea of Stars from Humanity," Voyager explains who he was to the young master of Chaldea.
"The Voyager Space Probe that NASA launched in Nineteen Seventy-Seven to study outside the Solar System!?" Harry was shocked by who Voyager was. He was expecting the Foreigner to be someone Famous with an Outer God to be fused with.
But being the actual Voyager One Space Probe being a Servant, let alone a Human Form. The young Boy was not only fascinated by History and Literature, but he was also interested in the Space Program.
"That's right, young master. I am the Voyager Space Probe Humanity sent to Space to study the Stars." Voyager confirms what Harry said was correct. "I also heard a lot about you too young master. How you face Tezcatlipoca, BB, and the Count, you really are like master!" He said, hearing how Harry accomplished many things like Ritsuka.
Harry blushes, seeing that his Actions have spread within the Servant Community of Chaldea. "T-Thank you, Voyager." He said, appreciating his compliments.
"Oh, my are you Two getting along? How wonderful, right Lord Brother?" Pollux walks over, smiling at Voyager, someone both she and Castor share somewhat of a connection.
Castor sighs, "Yes, the Star Child and the Boy getting along is a good thing, Pollux." He commented, not really wanting to admit it out loud.
"Well, Castor giving compliments is something," Ritsuka commented, hearing the Avenger Servant complimenting his Son when he's known for speaking out his opinion about him.
Mashu couldn't help but let out a chuckle, as did Hakunon and Pollux. Everyone heard what the Chaldean master said to the blonde Servant,
Castor glared at his master for commenting. "You! shut up!" The Avenger growls at the black-haired Magus.
Ritsuka chuckles at Castor's natural response to anything revolving around him when he's acting out of Character.
Harry and Voyager looked at each other before smiling at the joyous atmosphere.
A few moments later, Two Servants from the other Ship came on board the Golden Hind. A blonde Man wearing a black Bodysuit, showing his Abs, white Pants, a green cloth around his waist, and Golden Armor around his Body.
The Man saw the blonde Lostbelt Servant's cheeks flustered, something that can be done by only one Person. "Well, Castor being flustered like that means that something is going on." Jason, the Leader of the Famous Argonauts of Greek Mythology.
"Considering that this is Castor and master we're talking about, then I wouldn't be surprised if that was the case." Atalanta, the Greek Huntress who took down the Calydonian Boar. Her Lion Ears perked up, hearing the sound of Children laughing among the group with their master. "That laughter,"
Jason blinks, looking at where the Archer heard laughter. He spotted a Boy who shared a resemblance to their master. "Ah, the Kid that master and Mashu Adopted as their own." The Saber commented, looking closer at the young master.
"By the Gods, the Little Squirt looks a lot like master!" Jason laughed at the resemblance between Ritsuka and his Son. "HAHAHAHA-GAH!"
Atalante kicked the Saber from behind his Leg, causing him to double down. "GAK! ATALANTE!" The blonde Captain cried out, causing everyone to look at them.
Harry turns his Head, seeing a blonde Man growling and glaring at a familiar Face. He smiles, seeing the Servant he'd met as his Babysitter in the Russian Outpost. "Miss Atalante!"
The Archer's Ears twitch, hearing the young Boy calling her. The Archer smiles, walking over to the group as her master and Mashu stand behind their Adopted Son. "Hello, master, Mashu welcome to the Atlantic Celestial Defense Station." Atalante greeted the group, where Jason was unable to greet them,
"We were expecting your arrival for quite some Time, master, everyone," Atalante said, shifting her attention to the young Boy before her, promoting the Huntress to kneel to him.
"Nice to see you again, Miss Atalante." Harry greeted what he presumed to be the same Atalante he met in Russia. "The last Time I saw you was when you were in your Altered form in the Russian Outpost."
Atalante smiled, introducing herself to the young Boy. "I'm afraid you're mistaken young One. Both me and Atalante Alter have different Spirit Origin," The Archer explains to the Chaldean Heir. "The One you met in Russia is more akin to the Calydonian Boar, hench the Berserker."
The blonde and green-haired Archer placed her Hand on her Chest, "Your Father Summoned in the Archer Class, a Class that is suited for someone with a Legend such as mine." Atalante explains to the young Boy.
"Ah, now that makes sense. I thought that you and your Alter were similar to how Nitocris, Kingprotea, Ereshkigal, and Beni-Enma can change into their Alter forms." Harry said, meeting plenty of Alters in his Time traveling with his Parents.
"Goodness, you have encountered a lot, young One," Atalante said, chuckling at how forward and confident Harry was. "I can tell you're going to be an excellent master."
Zhou Yu cleared his throat, gaining the attention of the Huntress favored by the Moon Goddess of Greece. "Master is already an excellent, Lady Atalante." The Archer said to his fellow Archer.
The grey-haired Strategist has met and interacted with Atalante's Altered form. Both got along with one another despite the Berserker being an Alter,
"Yes, with the accomplishments he achieved at a young Age (As much as I disapprove of it), it's impressive." Atalante looks at her master and Mashu, "You're raising him right, you Two."
Mashu appreciates what the Archer said about them. "Thank you, Atalante-san." The violet-haired Woman said,
Harry then heard the other Servant groaning from behind Atalante. "Geez, can you ever learn to take a joke, Atalante?" The blonde Man asked the Greek Huntress, walking over to the group.
Atalante merely glared at the Captain of the Argo as Castor spoke up. "Whatever you did before, Jason. It must be a good reason for Atalante to punish you," Castor crossed his Arms, teasing the Saber before him already moved on from the previous conversation.
Jason rolled his Eyes at the Lostbelt Servant's response. "Don't give me that, Castor. I don't that smug sarcasm of yours," The Saber said to Castor, only to hear him scoffing.
"Hello Jason, it's good to see you again." Ritsuka greeted the Greek Hero, "How's things out here in the Atlantic Ocean?" The Chaldean master asked Jason,
"Boring as Hell," The blonde Greek Hero replied to his master's question. "This part of the Atlantic is rather boring despite being an important place on Earth. No one other than the UN and Chaldea knows about this place." Jason complains, in reality, he likes the peace of the Open Ocean.
"That said, at least you have built a small Town on one of the Islands and Suit at the Station for us stationed here," Jason said, waving his Hand at the perks of being stuck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
"Are you really Jason, the Leader of the Argonauts who went to find the Golden Fleece?" Harry asked the blonde Servant,
"Fou, Fou,"
Jason smirks, crosses his Arms, and leans forward to get a better look at the Boy. "Oh? Were you expecting someone to be more grander than what you see now, Kid?" He asked, seeing the same expression when someone was judging him.
"Actually, you're exactly what I think Jason of the Argonauts is like," Harry admits, thinking Jason, Captain of the Argonauts to be a hubris and arrogant Man like the Myth described him.
Jason gags at the response the Heir of Chaldea gave to his question. His Body twitches, not expecting that reaction when they meet. "Y-You aren't surprised by how I look one bit?" The Saber asked, "Not at all?"
Harry looks up, thinking about the Legend of the Argonauts. He then looks back at Jason, answering his follow-up question. "From what the Myth, you were an arrogant and prideful being full of yourself. So, the moment I saw you and how you were talking to Miss Atalante, I figured that you must be Jason." He said, holding up his Finger in the air.
The Servants gathered held their laughter, however, Castor didn't hold his laughter one bit. "HAHAHAHAHAHA! Serves you right, Jason." The blonde Avenger laughed at his former Captain. "Even your hubris is well known in Proper Human History's Modern Day."
The Avenger glances at the young master, giving an approving expression. "Good job in putting that Man in his place, Boy," Castor said, approving of Harry's forwardness.
Pollux nudges her Brother's side to encourage the young Boy. "(Lord Brother, don't encourage that behavior.)" The Saber scolded him, not wanting their master's Son to grow up like Jason.
"Pollux, it's not like the Boy's going to be Jason if he continues to be straightforward," Castor said, looking back at the young master. "Hell, master is like that still!"
"Hmm?" Harry looks at Castor, unsure what he meant. "Dad, Mom, what does Castor mean?" He asked his Parents,
Ritsuka chuckles, reaching out and ruffling his hair. "Nothing to be worried about Bud, Castor is just saying how you should be how you are now in the Future." The Magus said to his Son,
"So you want him to be smart aleck, eh? Pretty sure if your Son were in Ancient Greece, the Gods would have their way with you." Jason sighs, seeing this Kid is somewhat similar to Mashu in a way regarding knowledge.
Medea Lily steps forward to Jason and their master. "Now, now, there's no need to be hostile, Lord Jason." The Caster said, remedying the situation. "I'm sure master doesn't mean anything by it. The young master most likely saying that your Personality and deeds when you were Alive are well known." The Lily Servant said proudly to her (Ex)Husband, stepping closer to him.
Jason scoffs at what Medea Lily said, "Yeah, yeah, just stay a good meter away from me Medea." He said, knowing he could be harsh with his Words and with Harry being still a Child, that would cause trouble.
Medea Lily merely smiles, getting used to this treatment from her (Ex)Husband. "Of course Lord Jason," The Caster said before realizing something she'd forgotten to ask him. "Ah, before I do,"
"How do you like my Summer wear, Lord Jason?" The violet-haired Caster twirls around as her Sundress spun around her waist.
Jason's Face crunched up, not wanting to comment on Medea Lily's Summer Mystic Code. "Ugh, master let's get this Security Check done and over with." The blonde Saber said to Ritsuka. "Daedalus/Naucrate is on board the Argo ready to give you all the Security Clearance to enter the Defense Station's Territory.
Harry turns to his Parents, wanting to explore the Ancient Ship like the Argo. "Mom, Dad is it okay if I go and check out the Argo?" He asked excitedly,
Voyager floated next to the young master, wanting to be a part of Harry's little adventure. "Yeah, master. I'm sure this will be fun for Harry." The Foreigner said, pushing the topic further.
"Fou, Fou!" Fou agreed with the Two, wanting to have some fun.
Jason flinched at what the Satellite and the Boy were suggesting to the Chaldean master. "Eh? No, no way I'm letting Kids on my Ship!" The Saber said, rather iffy on who was on his Ship. "Only season Heroes can go on!"
"Really? Wasn't Paris or the Nemo Marines allowed on your Argo during the Atlantic Lostbelt?" Iyo asked the Captain, reading up on the Records of the Fifth Lostbelt before accompanying her master.
Euryale smiles, clinging onto Asterios's Shoulder as she intercepts herself in the conversation. "Wouldn't Medea Lily, a Lily Servant consider as Children too?" The Archer asked the Greek Hero. "Ain't that right, Asterios?"
Asterios looks at the Goddess, nodding to her question. "Yes…"
"That's because Medea Lily here is a seasoned Supporter, Paris a sharpshooter, and the Marines are basically a Nemo Crew!" Jason exclaims, shifting his Head to the Two.
"Both Asterios-san, Euryale-san, and Iyo-san have a point, Captain Jason," Mashu said, agreeing with the Servants. "I mean, we were basically rather new to riding the Argo during the Fifth Lostbelt." She commented,
Ritsuka crossed his Arms, seeing the decision was up to him. He understood both sides of the situation from both sides of the Parties. "Hmm…" Everyone looked at the Chaldean master, waiting for his opinion.
The Magus looked at his Son, looking at him with a pleading expression plastered on his Face. 'I have really been saying yes to whatever Harry is asking me lately…' He sighs, however, he knows that Harry is a good Kid. "Alright, just have someone with you to lessen Jason's worries."
Iyo steps forward along with Medea Lily. "I'll be accompanying him, master." The Ruler offered,
"Me too, I know the Argo like the back of my Hand, master!" Medea Lily also volunteered to accompany the young master to the next Ship over.
Voyager smiles, floating around the black-haired hearing they got permission from Ritsuka. "Yay, we got permission from master!" The Foreigner floated above the young master, taking his Hand and dragging him across the Deck of the Golden Hind. "Let's go, Harry!"
"Hai!" Harry follows the blonde Boy with Iyo following them,
Medea Lily giggles, grabbing hold of Jason's Hand. "Lord Jason, come on, let's give the young master a tour of the Argo!" The Caster said excitedly,
Jason groans, being dragged by the Caster forcibly. "Ugh…when will this end…" He said, not wanting to be involved any further with this.
Atalante followed the young master, sticking close to Jason. "Just entertain the young one, Jason. It's not going to hurt."
"BUT I'M NOT GOOD WITH KIDS! THAT'S WHY I ASKED YOU TO COME INSTEAD OF STAYING AT ADELE ISLAND!" Jason exclaims, being dragged to his Nightmare,
Zhou Yu merely sighs, seeing this is going to be a long trip than the others. "No wonder everyone warned me about Summer." The Archer said to himself.
"I'm sure Harry-kun will have Fun on board the Argo," Mashu said, looking at her Husband standing next to him.
"Yeah, with both Jason and the others there, then he'll be fine," Ritsuka said, couldn't help but be worried for him.
Pollux and Passionlip took notice of their master's expression, most likely because Trismegistus II's calculation had made him worry. "Master, are you worried about what Trismegistus II told us?" Pollux asked,
Ritsuka could only nod, sharing his concerns with the Servants. "Yeah, I have no idea what lies for Harry when we enter the Great Bounded Field. Man, being a Parent is really a hard job," He said, feeling Mashu's Arms embracing him.
BB laughed, looking at her master. "Well, Senpai no one says that Parenting is easy." The Moon Cancer said, "Even to Humans, being Parents is considered to be an honor." She said to the black-haired Magus.
"BB's right, Fujimaru whatever Tri-Hermes calculated, we're ready for whatever's coming," Hakunon said, knowing everyone on the Golden Hind and the Argo would protect the young Boy.
The black-haired Magus appreciates his Servants and his Wife putting his worry at ease. "Thank you everyone for putting me at ease. In any case, this is still a Vacation and I intend to spend Time with my Family." Ritsuka said, looking at Mashu with a charming smile.
Mashu blushed when she saw her Huband giving the same expression that she always falls for. "R-Ritsuka…n-not that Face again…" She said rather flustered,
Ritsuka chuckled at his Wife's flustered by him showing his affection.
Going from the Golden Hind to the Argo, both Harry and Voyager were excited to be on the Legendary Ship. The Two were very excited, the Foreigner feeding the young the excitement of being both a Child and having a Child personality.
Harry smiles, taking the opportunity to look around. "So this is the Argo from the Legends of the Argonauts? It's amazing!" He exclaims, Eyes filled with wonder and amazement.
"Fou, Fou!" Fou responded, confirming what Harry said,
Voyager giggles, floating just a few Feet away from Harry. "I know right? Jason doesn't let anyone onto his Ship. Only a select few have that privilege," The Foreigner explains, floating towards the Ship's Sail. "Despite that, being on the Argo feels like you're on an adventure, do you think so too, Harry?" He asked,
The young Boy walks further on the Argo while looking at Voyager above him. "Yeah, something about old Ships says a lot," Harry said, taking in the air of the Argo.
The Argo was almost as large as Drake's Golden Hind, however, it's longer to fit the many Heroes that make up the Argonauts. The many Oars beneath the deck, the flag with the Logo of Chaldea and the Argonauts, and the few Futuristic Tech on Board just amazed Harry.
Sounds of Mechanical beeping caught the Ears of the Beast sitting on Harry's shoulder. "Fou, Fou," Harry heard Fou barking for his attention.
Harry looks at the small Beast on his shoulder, "Hmm? What is it Fou?" The young Boy looks behind them, seeing a small Robotic Girl with pinkish-purple gear-shaped hair, tools hanging down on each gear, and two lightbulbs on her Head.
In her Arms was a large grey Metallic Arm flashing both Red and Blue lights. "The Lord welcomes you to the Argo, young master." The Robotic Girl said, greeting to the young Boy,
"Um…thanks? Are you a Servant stationed here in the Atlantic?" Harry asked, unsure what to make of this Girl.
The Metallic Arm flashed before him, causing the Girl to answer. "Indeed, we are the Berserker Heroic Spirit Daedalus/Naucrate." The Berserker introduce themselves to the Heir of Chaldea, "The Arm you see is Lord Daedalus, and I am his Wife, Naucrate."
"Daedalus, the Famous Greek Architect who built the Labyrinth of Crete and assisted Icarus in building a pair of Wings to fly in the Sky!? And the Naucrate, the Wife of Daedalus and the Mother of Icarus!?" Harry said, shocked by the appearance of the Pair of Servants.
Daedalus blinks and beeps causing Naucrate to translate on his behalf. "The Lord is impressed that you know even the small details in our Legend," Naucrate said, translating the Architect's beeps. "The Lord also said you're look of shock is because we aren't Heroic enough to become Servants." She continued on what her Husband said.
"Oh, it's just that I didn't expect Daedalus to be a Mechanical Arm and Naucrate to be a Robot," Harry said, admitting to the Two. "I met a lot of Servants but meeting them and seeing how they look still surprises me."
"It's because Daedalus manifests himself because of his way of thinking." Jason came on board his Ship with Medea Lily, Atalante, Zhou Yu, and Iyo, seeing the young master meet Daedalus/Naucrate. "He went on to say that as a true Craftsman, he needs to speak with their Arms. Just like a Berserker logic works," The Saber said to the Heir of Chaldea,
Daedalus beeps and blinks, "The Lord says what Jason said is true." Naucrate translated what her Husband said, "The Lord also said that he's appreciative for explaining his situation as a Servant,"
Jason sighs, not wanting to deal with the Two. "Yeah, yeah, anyways, Squirt now that you're on the Argo here are some rules before you look around." The Saber said, crossing his Arms before the young master.
The black-haired Boy nodded, getting a sense of seriousness from him. "Yes Sir," Harry said, hearing the rules that Jason laid out for him to be on the Argo.
"Rule One; I will not tolerate any Child's Play, this is a Ship meant to protect the Defense Station and Humanity. It's not a Tourist Attraction,
Rule Two; despite you being the next master of Chaldea and master's Son, I'm still the Captain of the Argo so I'll be making my own calls. I won't have it any other way,
And Rule Three; considering your Age, be sure you stick close to either one Servant. The Ocean is a cruel and unforgiven place. I will not have a Kid's Death on my Hands,"
Jason laid out the Rules and conditions for Harry to follow if he wanted to tour the Argo. "Do you understand what you need to follow, Squirt?" The Saber asked seriously,
"Yes, Mr. Jason!"
"That's Captain Jason, Squirt." The blonde Saber highlighted what the Boy should call him. "Now, follow me and listen to what I say, got it?"
"Yes, Captain!" Harry responded, adjusting the Pirate's Hat on his Head Drake had given him.
"Fou!"
(End song)
AN: How do you like it? I know it's rather a calm chapter, but this is supposed to be a vacation too, so there's going to be a lot of calm summer/family chapters. In any case, please leave a comment or review.