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Ch 8 Poisoning of a King

Charlie blocked thrust after thrust from the orange-haired Lancer. He looks back, seeing both Mandricardo and Minerva got his Grandson and the others safe. He swiftly moves back, evading a slash from the golden spear.

"Woah there, that was close," Charlie smirks, dodging a slash. He raised Joyeuse in the air, and blades appeared.

Lancer of the Eternal Empire saw the blades spinning in the air. The King of the Franks slashed in the air, signaling the Swords to hurl at him.

The blades were released at the speed of sound. Each was aimed right at the Servant of the Eternal Empire. "Hup!" The Lancer deflects one blade, going off to the side, however, he can for the others.

'His fighting style is unique. Something I can't predict." Lancer observes the swords, flying across the air like small planes. He jumps back, only for him to throw his Spear to the ground, exploding into flames upon contact with the pavement.

"Everyone, get back!" Ritsuka ordered the older adults, to get away from the flames. They did, heading to the entrance to the main road.

Mandricardo leaps in front of the group, leading them away from the flames. "Follow me, everyone, I'm taking the front." Minerva flew above, assisting from the air.

"Whatever you say Rider, we trust you," Fu commented, feeling bad that he wasn't able to react quickly.

"We can regroup once we get to a safe distance," Gabriel stated, following the Adventurer through the street.

Charlie turns back to his allies and Grandson, following his lead. He stops, looking back at the fire, there stood the silhouette of the Lancer waiting for him. 'Is he standing there? What's his game…' He thought finding this concerning.

Ritsuka halted his advancement, noticing that Charlie wasn't following behind. His head turns back to see his Grandfather standing just a few feet away. "Rider, I'm right behind you!" He shouted back at his friend.

Mandricardo and the others turn their head back to the Chaldean master, "I'm sorry, what!?" The Rider exclaims, hearing crazy talk from his master. "You can't be serious Fujimaru."

"He's a Servant, Ritsuka. You're a Magus, you can't beat him without help-" Emilie stops, feeling the hand of her Husband on her shoulders.

Gabriel looks at his Wife, having a feeling that Ritsuka has something planned. "Emilie, you've been with Mr. Fujimaru for I don't know how long." The old Designer stated, trusting the young man to do what's right. "Surely you can tell he's got a plan."

"Yes, whatever his plan is he always comes back." Fu supported the former Villain's statement.

The former Grail Terminal looks back at her former master then at her Husband and the Guardian. Emilie sighs, knowing full well that Ritsuka is fully capable of fighting. "Alright, let's meet up with the rest of the Chaldea's Servant to help them."

"Sounds like a plan." Mandricardo stated, "But I'm going back once I know you three are safe." He said, continuing to lead them to safety.

"Charlie, you're not thinking of doing this alone?" He asked his Grandfather, not wanting him to do anything reckless.

The Pseudo-Servant smirks, "Isn't that my line, Ritsuka?" Charlie responded with his usually carefree attitude. He stops upon seeing the flames slowly subside, he can still make out the Lancer.

Charlie knew that Ritsuka would upright refuse to run, even if he asked. "Alright, I know you won't run." The King stated to his Grandson, smirking at the stubbornness he got from Lily.

"That's right, I won't leave you," Ritsuka replied to his only caring relative.

"So, what's the plan master?" Charlie asked, smirking at him.

The fire wall disappeared, and the swords that were aimed at Lancer have been knocked away. "Is that all you got? I thought you were once the great King of the Franks?" The orange-haired Lancer asked the Saber.

Once the fire disappeared, Charlie stood before the enemy with his master right behind him. Charlie smirks, hearing what he said. "That? Oh, it's just a small distraction so the others can escape." The King waved his hand,

"Besides, you're facing me and my master." Charlie looks back at his Grandson, nodding with a smirk.

"That's right," Ritsuka held his Command Seals forward, "Charlie, I trust you to handle Lancer of the Eternal Empire." The master said, having full faith in his Grandfather and Servant.

Charlie nodded, smirking at his master. "You got it, Ritsuka!" He held out his Holy Sword at the enemy serving the Empire, "Lancer of the Eternal Empire, I Saber of Chaldea shall show you how awesome I really am!"

The orange-haired Lancer smirks, going into a familiar stance. "Very well, I shall entertain you with my Spear O great King." The Lancer leaps forward, thrusting his golden Spear right at Charlie.

"Charlie! Watch out!" Ritsuka held out his hands, giving his Grandfather some Mana.

The former King's body glowed blue, gaining some strength thanks to his master. "Thanks, Ritsuka! That's what I needed!" He brought up his Joyeuse, deflecting Lancer's strike.

Charlie swiftly went under the enemy's weapon, replacing his Sword with an ax. "HA!" In a green slash, Lancer of the Eternal Empire was blasted back to the open streets.

"NGH!" Lancer gritted his teeth, flying back from that strike.

Charlie rematerialized his Holy Sword in his hands, He turns to Ritsuka nodding that he'll go after him.

Ritsuka approved, watching his Grandfather/Servant head after the enemy Servant.

Adrien and Marinette walk down the street, heading back to the Seine River. "You know this is kinda like a date," The blonde smiles.

"What do you mean?" Marinette asked, a slight blush covered her face.

The young Hero smiles at the bluenette, "I mean we're going to the Seine River. A hotspot for couples to go on their first dates." Adrien explains why he said that. "Even if we're going underwater where a Trans-dimensional Spaceship is lurking underneath for months in hiding." He jokes.

Marinette giggled, finding that funny. Yes, they're going to the Seine River for their 'date' but going in the River is somewhat ironic. "That's a pretty ironic date if I ever heard one." The bluenette stated, she looks down curious about what training Ritsuka was talking about. "Adrien, are you curious what kind of training we're going to have?" She asked her boyfriend.

"I'm not entirely sure, Marinette. I assume that it got to be related to this Lostbelt stuff." Adrien said, still not sure if destroying the Future is the right thing.

Tikki pops her head from Marinette's purse, "Whatever it is, I'm pretty sure you're going to be trained by many Heroes." The Kwami of Creation assumes, "I mean there are so many old Miraculous Holders present at the Storm Border. Even if they're not from our World they still have the same experiences that they can share with you two."

"Maybe they can teach us how to fight like them. I mean they fought in the Lostbelts Ritsuka spoke of before." Marinette wondered, curious how the Heroes fight in the past.

Plagg yawns, popping out from Adrien's shirt pocket and hearing their conversation. "If you ask me, I think how you fought before is all you need." The Kwami stated, knowing that learning a whole new fighting style is a hassle.

"Plagg does have a point there," Marinette commented on the advice he gave.

Tikki agrees partially with her counterpart. "Yeah, but there's nothing wrong with learning from others." The Ladybug-themed Kawai added on. "You can always use what you learn from them in your own fighting style." She suggested to the Heroes.

The three heard what the Kwami shared, thinking the same thing. "That doesn't sound like a bad idea, Tikki," Adrien commented knowing that everyone has their strengths, and it's best to incorporate what they learn into their strength.

"That's my Sugercube for you, always find a way to combine each other's strengths," Plagg exclaims, supporting his counterpart's creative ideas.

Marinette nodded, "I'm sure Ritsuka wouldn't mind that if we ask." The bluenette added, thinking that would greatly help them when the time comes to enter the Lostbelt.

Adrien smiles at their minds working as one. "I'm sure too, after all from what we've seen the Servants have their own fighting techniques they used. If we-"

The top part of the building right next to them suddenly exploded, and debris scattered in the air. The duo and their Kwamis gaped at the falling bricks. "Marinette!" Adrien quickly grabs hold of his girlfriend, jumping a few feet back.

The debris fell inches away from their position, they looked up to see a dust cloud covering the area. "W-What just happened?" Adrien asked, he looks at Marinette, being pinned to the ground. "Marinette, are you okay?"

"Y-Yeah," Marinette held her head, feeling liquidly on her hand.

"Marinette, you're bleeding." Adrien pointed to the blood flowing down her face. His eyes grew worried having a feeling that was his fault. "I-I'm sorry-"

"No, don't be. You have to get us out of there fast as possible." Marinette ensures her boyfriend that it's fine. "Tikki, Plagg, are you guys alright?" She asked the Nature Spirits.

Both Tikki and Plagg floated out of their hiding spots on their owners, "Yeah, that was a close one." Plagg stated,

"What could have done that?" Tikki asked, looking over Adrien's shoulder.

The duo rearranges themselves, looking at the back where they dodge the falling debris. Sounds of metal clashing in the dust cloud echo within. "I-I can't make out what's going on?"

"Marinette! Adrien!" They turn around to find Ritsuka hopping down from the building with his enchanted legs. "Are you two alright?" The Heroes of Paris looked at the incoming Magus, following behind him was a Mechanical owl.

Though they were curious about them, now wasn't the time. "Y-Yeah, we're fine," Marinette got up from the ground with Adrien. "But what's going on, Ritsuka?" The bluenette asked the Magus.

"The Eternal Empire returned, they sent one of their Servants to attack," Ritsuka explains as the dust cloud starts to clear up.

From within the once dust cloud, Charlie and the enemy Lancer were still in combat. Their weapons clashed, echoing in the streets of Paris.

Adrien frowns, seeing the fight between ancient Heroes once more. "We need to help Charlie."

"But how? We're not exactly Servants, though with our Miraculous we can hold on our own." Marinette stated, reminding her boyfriend that they weren't able to take down a Servant on their own.

Minerva chirps, flapping her mechanical wings. "I have a proposition for this predicament." The Terminal for Athena offered.

"D-Did that mechanical owl talked?" Plagg pointed out, hearing her voice. Everyone turned to the Terminal listening to her plan.

"HA!" Charlie brought up his Holy Sword at the Lancer, only for him to dodge it.

The orange-haired Lancer spun back, readjusting his Spear. "HA!" He thrust it at the King, which Charlie deflects.

"Gotta say, you have skills Lancer," Charlie smirks, pushing him back to the rubble of the buildings. "I've faced many Servants before, but there's only one that has the same strength as you. Let me ask you this…"

Lancer of the Eternal Empire remained silent, slashing at Charlie. The Saber jumps back, only receiving a cut on his garments. "Oh? And what are you going to ask me, Saber?" He asked, knowing what it is.

"Tell me do you have Hephaestus Klironomia flowing inside you?" The King of the Franks asked the enemy Servant.

Lancer smirks at the Servant of Chaldea. He looks up at him, confirming what he suspects. "You fought me for a while, Saber." The orange-haired Servant replied, "Tell me what you think?"

Charlie smirks already knowing the answer to his question, he just wants confirmation. "Well from the strength you were showing, it's most likely it." The Saber shrugs at the predicament he was in, "Well, I guess that's how the cookie crumbles." He sighs before adjusting his Sword.

"Mmmm, hup!" The orange-haired Lancer leaps forward, thrusting his Spear at the Saber.

Charlie was prepared for the attack, however, a voice shouted from the side. "Cataclysm!" They looked at the side, jumping away as a black aura broke through the streets causing them to collapse.

Lancer dodged the attack, landing on the sidewalk. "What a surprise," He looks at Chat Noir, his hands on the ground. "To think a Human would be truly this reckless to face a Servant," Lancer commented.

"I don't even know the meaning," Chat smirks at the enemy Servant. He got up, placing his Baton over his shoulder. "All I see is that a friend needs help from someone who's trying to kill him."

"Chat Noir, be careful you're still Human with a Mystic Code," Charlie informed the blonde Hero. "Tread carefully,"

Chat nodded, already understanding the risks when dealing with a Servant. "We know, that's why I'm the distraction."

"Huh?"

Lancer looks up, seeing a car falling from the sky. He swiftly thrust his Spear to destroy the vehicle before hitting him. "You think throwing a car would stop me?" He asked, seeing Ladybug to the side with the Chaldean master.

"Of course not," Ladybug said, knowing that this attack won't do anything to him. "But who said that I was the one attacking?" She smirks.

"Minerva!" Ritsuka orders the Athena Terminal.

Minerva flew off from Ritsuka's shoulders, giving off a disoriented screech.

Lancer covers his ears, trying to block the screeching. Soon his eyes widen when Charlie leaps at him slashing Joyeuse at him. He blocked his attack, raising his Spear but stumbles back. "Tch, that caught me off guard." He said.

"Usually that isn't my style, but considering this World is still an Anomaly I can't let my personal preference get in the way. Chat Noir, any time!" Charlie called out to his ally, in return Chat came from the side and attacked.

"HA!" Chat swipes his claws at the Servant of the Empire, he charges in swiping his claws at Lancer of the Eternal Empire.

Charlie took this time to watch the Lancer, seeing his movements. He saw the opening and attacked. "There," He rushed forward, lifting his Holy Sword at him.

Lancer thrust his Spear at the Hero of Destruction, only for him to bounce back. His red eyes turn to Charlie coming at him, a smirk appeared on his face. this was the moment he was waiting for. "### ######..."

Charlie froze, just like everything around him. 'W-What just happen? What is this feeling I'm having?' The former King thought, his eyes saw Lancer of the Eternal Empire move swiftly. He steps forward, twirling his Spear at a thrusting position.

'Crap is this his Noble Phantasm!?' Charlie growls, seeing there's no way out of his position.

The orange-haired Lancer smirked, thrusting his Spear at his chest.

Everything began to move at normal time, Chat steps forward looking around for the enemy. "Where did he-"

Ladybug looked around for the Lancer of the Eternal Empire, she looked forward, dropping her jaw at the sight. Lancer was at the former King of France, his Spear pierced through his chest. "C-Charlie…" She covered her mouth.

Ritsuka's eyes widen, seeing his Grandfather being impaled by the enemy Servant. "C-Charlie…" He trails off, not believing what he sees. "N-No…CHARLIE!" He grabs a couple of gems from his pocket, creating a Sword to try to save his family.

"Master!" Minerva cried, seeing the Magus run after his Grandfather's attacker.

"Ritsuka, wait!" Ladybug cried, running after him. "Chat, let's go!" She called for her Partner to stop the Magus from doing something reckless.

Chat nodded, following his Lady's lead.

Lancer removes his Spear, letting Charlie fall to the ground. "Mission, complete." He said, hearing running footsteps behind him.

"You'll pay for that!" Ritsuka aims his hand at the orange-haired Servant, not thinking things through.

"Heh," Lancer smirks, using his Spear's side to knock away the foreign master.

"GAK!" Ritsuka was sent flying back, not even getting a chance to shoot at the one who stabbed his Grandfather.

Charlie coughs out blood, feeling like his Spirit Origins were about to disappear at any second. His eyes looked up, seeing his master flying away. "R-Rits…uka…" He tried to get up but to no avail.

Chat gasps, seeing his friend flying back. "Ladybug! Ritsuka is-"

"I see him!" Ladybug spun her yo-yo, releasing it to tie around Ritsuka's waist, and pulled him to safety. The bluenette caught Ritsuka, carefully placing him down. "Alright, for the time we've spent with you, that is pretty much reckless. Even Chat doesn't compare to your action just now."

Ritsuka sighs, looking at the ally he made in this World. "Sorry, I get too…emotional when someone close to me gets hurt." He looks at Charlie, feeling something was off with him.

Chat came next to the two, still in his battle stance. "So, what's the plan. If anything I'm sure someone already informed the others about the situation." The Hero of Destruction stated. "But they're still far away."

"Desperate times call for desperate measures." Minerva hovers about the three Heroes. She projected a small Mana pool beneath them, showing there's one plan.

Lancer looks back at the Chaldeans and then back at the fallen King. "My mission has been fulfilled, however that doesn't mean I get to do more." He aims his Lance at the injured King, about to do the finishing blow,

However, something wrapped around him. He looked at his waist where a yo-yo was wrapped around him. "How foolish, this won't hold me for long." Lancer of the Eternal Empire stated.

"Oh, we know." Ladybug smirks, holding tight to her weapon of choice. "We just need to distract you for a bit longer."

Chat ran on all fours, leaping in the air. "HA!" He extends his Baton to the length of Lancer's Spear and thrust it at the enemy.

Lancer's eyes went dark, he twist his body, pulling Ladybug to him. "Hu-WHHAA!" Ladybug cried, now in the way of Chat.

Chat removed his Baton, not wanting to hurt his Lady with it. "Damnit!" He crashed into her, now pinning the bluenette to the ground. "L-Ladybug, a-are you-"

"Yeah, but-"

"Admirable, but truly foolish of the both of you." Lancer looks down at the Modern Heroes, seeing their valor. "Now that Saber is dealt with, I can kill the master as a bonus."

"Like hell!" Lancer turned around, blocking a weak strike from the former King.

Charlie growls, his body glowing gold as his power disappears. "I will not lay a hand on my Grandson, Lancer!" He growls, being quite protective of his master.

Lancer frowns, seeing the futile attempt by the Great Charlemagne to stop him. "And what are you going to do about it?" He pushed him back, twirling his Spear, pointing at him. "Your power is diminishing, soon you can't fight any longer." He smiles.

The Saber gasps, knowing what he says is true. "Yes, but as long I can breathe, I will protect him!" Charlie announced. "But it seems someone else will take my place." He smirks.

"What do yo-" (Insert Fgo Rebellion)

Thirty Saint Quartz were laid on the ground, Ritsuka held out his hand and took a deep breath. " Let silver and steel be the essence.

Let stone and the archduke of contracts be the foundation.

Let Humanity's wishes crystallized.

A Summoning circle appeared and began to glow blue, the Saint Quartz started to glow a blue hue.

Let the wishes of those who cannot be heard to be heard.

Let me be your anchor on this plane to serve those who cannot.

Let the three-forked road from the crown reaching unto the Throne.

Ritsuka's Command Seals glowed brightly, the Sait Quartz dissolved into liquid as before. The liquid began to take a Humanoid form.

From your collapse shall be our beginnings to a new path to the future.

For I embodied that is all good in the world and you shall be the defender.

For rings of light appeared around the bodies of the Heroic Spirit answering Ritsuka's call. A myriad of colors shines with sparks of gold in the room as it forms two more rings.

To those who hear to their will and reason from Gods to Men, Heroes to Villains then answer!

My will creates your body, and your body shall be the sword of justice for the innocents.

To those who hear the plea for help then heed my call! If you do respond to those who plead!

The mass took form as the rings merged with the Heroes that Ritsuka summoned.

Come forth in the line of Duty! Guardian of the Scales!"

A massive surge of Magical Energy disburses throughout the area, bringing in a Servant from the Throne.

In the Storm Border, Ruler of Paris looked up, sensing the disburse of Magical Energy in her home. "Master," Ruler sets out, heading to the area she sensed it.

A black-haired man with dark brown eyes in crimson armor stood before Ritsuka. He has a cape over his right shoulder and a sword at his side. He looks at the enemy before him, drawing his blade,

"Servant, Rider... Constantine XI." Constantine announced, "He who was the last emperor of the great and holy Rome. I will give all that I possess to fulfill your wishes." He proclaims, turning to the master he proceeds as his enemy before.

"Now, master. Your orders." The Rider Servant smiles.

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