Fate/Unlimited
By TsurugiNoMiko
~~ Prologue ~~
It was thrust like lightning...a spearhead thrust to pierce my heart...trying to dodge it would be useless. Being lightning its invisible to the human eye,but...the lightning that tried to pierce me...Is repelled by the moonlight that tries to save me. A beautiful sound of steel meeting steel echoes in the room. A being stands before me...the armor she is wearing is not beautiful at all and is as unrefined as the cold night...
"I ask of you. Are you my Master...?" She asks in a voice that lights up the darkness. "I have come forth in response to your summons. From this time forward, my sword shall be with you and your fate shall be with me. Now, our contract is complete."
Yeah, the contract has been completed. When she chose me as her Master...I'm sure I swore to help her too.The moonlight still lights up the darkness and a light wind blows through. As if following the knight's example, the shed falls silent once again. Time has stopped for me and even though this scene lasts only less than a second...I'm sure I'll remember this scene vividly even when I've gone to hell.
Her face slightly turned...the quiet red eyes reflect in the moonlight as we stare at each other for what seems to be an eternity...
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10 years ago...
A war has started...Not a war between countries, but a war between people. Bu the only ones at war were seven people. In a situation like this, the word "war" should be unsuitable, but here its a different story as the one in conflict are mages. The seven mages, each from a different faction, had started to compete for unknown reasons and killed each other in unknown ways. My mother was one of those people, she was in a position to kill or be killed
"Vivio, the Holy Grail will appear eventually. It is our duty as the Takamachi family to win it. More importantly if you want to be a mage, you cant avoid it."
She patted my head before turning around and leaving...that was the last time I saw the woman, who entered the war as a Mage and died. The woman who was my teacher as well as my mother. She smiled as she went off to fight a war that will be long, cruel, and lonely...a war...between Mages.
"Take care, Mother." I see her off politely. I knew I was on the verge of crying, but I shed no tears. I loved her...she was a great mother and a great mage. Among even the magi there were obstinate people...in the whole world, I don't think anyone had better character than hers. She taught me as a teacher and loved me as a mother. That's why I decided...to choose my path according to what she left me in the end.
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*ugh* I reach out from under the covers to stop the ever annoying alarm clock "Shut up!" I continue to reach as I search almost frantically for the source of the noise. Unfortunately it doesn't stop. It rings and rings and rings loudly as if I am some kind of enemy. "I was up late last night so let me sleep!" I yell back at it hoping that it would somehow hear me and shut itself off. "Argh! FINE you annoying little-!" I finally lose it and sit up on the bed grabbing and clock and slamming my hand over the stop button angrily. I decide to get out of bed and pass through the cold hallway towards the living room. Its 7am already and although the city is usually pretty warm in the winter the mornings will just *kill* you. It sometimes gets so cold in here that I can even see my breath.
"I really need to get a timer for the heater in this house" I complain to myself as I rush over to it and turn it on. I rub my hands together and slowly make my way to the bathroom to and wash my face at the sink. I look into the mirror as I slowly brush my hair to get ready while being somewhat thankful that the weather is cold since cold water and cold weather tend to clear up your sleepiness quite quickly. I return to my room and put my uniform on before heading back to the bathroom to look in the mirror again. I tie the ribbons on my head and spin around one last time to make sure everything is in order before heading to the kitchen. I decide that it would be better to have some breakfast this morning to make up for the lack of sleep I got last night due to my studies, but I become a bit disappointed looking at the clock. Its only a little past 7.
"I guess there was really no need for me to rush this morning." I spoke aloud to no one as I sat down and begain eating my toast.
"Then again I would never do anything as clumsy as running to school anyway" my mind continued as I ate
"It is, after all, the custom of the Takamachi family to act with composure and elegance at all times." I smile to myself as I remember what my mother used to teach me. Finishing my breakfast, I grab my bag and turn to head out the door before my mind remembers something "Oh yeah" I say to myself "I should bring that pendant with me" I walk back over to my room and grab a large large red jewel.
"This thing is hundreds of years old and its by far the most powerful jewel in this house." I thought to myself looking at my mother's memento. No, that is an understatement...its far far stronger than that. My mother gave this to me a long time ago and told me to keep it safe. When asked why, she said that there will come a time where I will have to use it. I am still not sure what I would need a jewel this powerful for...but it contains the equivalent of 10 years of my magical energy in it. It is truly magnificent...the blood red color never wavers and shines brightly even against the faintest light. My greatest memory and treasure from my mother. The only other thing I have received from her would be the Magic Crest of the Takamachi family. I roll up my left sleeve and flow some magical energy into it. Small engravings begin to take shape on my arm and glow as the magical energy flows though it. In essence, this is the proof of the successor, and its like a tattoo that condenses all the inherited magic of the family.
"I know it hasn't started yet" I look at the jewel "but I should bring it with me...it would be a shame to get killed even before the war started." I smile dryly at the ominous comment and throw it in my bag. "At the very least I know with this jewel practically anything is possible with all the magical energy gathered into it." I look at the clock and toss the jewel into my bag, looking at the clock as I pass by it on my way out the door.
"7:30 already...I don't want to be late so it would be best if I left" I thought to myself as I closed the door behind me.
"SchlieBung. Verfahren Drei." I activate the barrier around my house before taking one last look at it and begin my slow trek to the school. I slowly pass through the town and couldn't help but notice something odd. The town was quieter than usual...so quiet as if someone were laying in ambush. I heightened my senses and continued to pretend like I noticed nothing while slowly sending magic to my left arm in preparation to cast a defense spell against anything that might try to attack me in this awkward silence. It is 7:30...this town should be busy, populated, and noisy with people going to school, going to work, or just running around.
"Stay on your toes Vivio" I mentally tell myself as I continue to search the surroundings with my magic. I continued to walk all the way to school and finally arrived at the front gate.
"Ok this is really weird" I thought to myself.
"How come there isn't even a single student here at the main gate of the school?" at this time normally there would be people in similar uniform heading in past this gate...its severely unusual that its all completely desolate. I look into the school and note that I am the only one here at the gates and it seems like the clubs are just starting their morning practice....so that means...
"Ah, Vivio? You are up early today" a voice greets me as I stand at the gate dumbfounded
"Damnit, I thought so..." I cursed myself before turning around to the one who called out to me.
"Good morning, kind of chilly today isn't it?" the girl asks.
"Good morning Suzuka." I greet my classmate "I don't mean to be so abrupt but...what time is it?"
Tsukimura, Suzuka. My classmate in room 2-A. She has lots of stories about her but most of them are from her "victories" and "unbelievable feats" during PE.
"Hmm?" she looks at me oddly "Its almost 7am. Are you still asleep?" she waves her hand in front of me wondering if I am alright.
*ugh* I curse myself even more when my thoughts were right. Suzuka is one of the few friends who know I am not a morning person, so its natural for her to think that I am not completely awake yet. "I guess the clocks at my house were an hour fast" I grit my teeth and mutter "all of them..." I look up at her as she sighs "Not just my alarm clock either...but all the wall clocks also."
"Vivio?" She calls out to me
"Oh sorry!" I shake my head and pay attention to her again "Dont worry, its nothing. Are you off to practice like normal?"
"Yeah. The archery club has a lot of problem students" she sighs "on top of that one of our best members quit, so I have to get them to look good to attract the new freshmen in April."
I smirk at her comment "I see. There is always something to worry about isn't there?"
*humph* she looks at me in mock anger "You can say that since its none of your concern." her face lights up "Oh do you want to come? The guys will love it if you come and watch."
"The archery club huh..." I stare off into the distance and ponder it. I have 3 acquaintances in there...one being Suzuka, the one in front of me. The other two I barely talk to to be honest...and for one of those two, I guess the word acquaintance doesn't even really suffice. I had become friends with Suzuka since I had been watching the archery club from afar. "Alright I'll go if all I have to do is watch. Its still very early and I have nothing else to do anyway."
We head towards the archery range and go inside. Its still early so there isn't even anyone here yet. Suzuka leads me to a small table and asks for me to sit while she goes off and makes some tea. She comes back with 2 cups and pours for us, the gentle aroma filling the small space.
"So" she began after sipping a little tea "how's it going? Have you found a reliable partner yet?"
"That's a really direct way of asking..." I catch myself and force myself to swallow the tea I just sipped before answering. "What about you? Since you seem to be asking, have you found yours?"
"Hmmm I'm not telling you until you tell me yourself. What is going on? You look so tired that the only thing it could be is a guy." She sips her tea some more before stopping abruptly
"What is it?" I ask noticing her actions
"Dont tell me..." she puts her cup down and looks at me with serious eyes "the reason you are tired is because you and a boy had se-"
"Of course not!" I scream out before she could finish her sentence. "Why would you even think that?!" I couldn't believe where her mind was going...
"Dont you remember the old bet we made?" she smiles at me enjoying my reaction "we said that we would have a race to see who could get someone special before the third year."
"Oh yeah" I thought back "and we agreed that the loser would obey the winner for a day right?"
"Yep" she grinned "I cant wait till I see your face when I beat you in this" she laughs amused
"That's fine and all, but shouldn't you be careful? Winning isn't the only objective you know."
"I know" she sighs "It wont be a complete victory unless I beat you with a relationship you would really be jealous of." she refills her cup and offers to fill mine again "The main problem for is us, no matter how good a person it is...there's no point to it if we cant bring ourselves to love them."
"Hold on a minute" I glare at her "just what do you mean by 'us'? I am not cold hearted...I would have no problem loving someone."
"Oh that's a lie...or are you just trying to fool yourself? There no way you'd ever be concerned over someone else. You've never even given one good response to any of the confessions made to you. If you had even the slightest interest, you'd think of going out with them. However you keep declining, so it must mean you are not interested in them at all."
*ugh* I hate it when shes right
"But I cant love someone because I am a mage..." I cant give her that excuse! It would sound completely absurd! However I cant lose to her, not here... "You aren't thinking enough" I smile softly "Cant we say I'm declining because I already have someone I like?"
"Hmm~ good answer. I like that, its romantic." she nods approvingly, not making fun of me, but her sigh clearly states that if would be nice if that truly were the case.
"Alright...fine I admit it." I surrender "I know absolutely nothing when it comes to love and relationships."
"Hahaha there, there" she pats my head gently. Looking up from me towards the door, she notices fellow members of the club starting to arrive "Well I guess our little talk ends here for now" she stands up and cleans the table "Thanks for coming by Vivio."
"I'll stop by again" I bowed to her in thanks as I leave the archery range. I stretch and look up at the sky as I exit the door and start making my way to the main building when--
"Ah, Takamachi-san good morning. Nice to see you so early." a voice greets me.
"Crap" I thought to myself
"I did not want to see this guy so early in the morning." I straighten myself out and look at him "Good morning Harlaown-kun. You are early today yourself."
"Of course! As the captain, I have to come early and set an example for the others." he declares boastfully to me.
"You're only the vice-captain you creep" my mind responds. The guy standing before me is Crono Harlaown from class 2-C.
Vice-captain of the archery club and owner of the hearts of half the girls in this school. Kind of an idol I guess you can say. Good looking, good grades, sociable, and kind to girls. However, I am not too well informed about all this, so I have only heard it from my classmates. It sounds good and all...but there is just something about him...something that strikes me the wrong way. I just cant accept him no matter what.
"You seem to be missing an important part there Harlaown-kun. Understand that you are the 'vice-captain' and that you shouldnt be putting too much stress on that or else others will think you think too much about it."
"Heh" he admits defeat "alright I'll be careful from now on, thanks Takamachi-san."
"Not at all" I say in farewell as I leave the range.
"Hey" he calls behind me "didn't you come to watch? You are welcome to stay you know."
"That's ok I have things to do this morning" I answer back before turning around again.
"You were always watching me during practice" he voiced out, making me stop in my tracks "You don't have any interest in archery but you watch every so often..." he moves uncomfortably close to me showing off an aura of superiority "Why is that?"
"I get it..." my mind finally understands
"So thats what he is trying to say." I don't give in and push him back with my glare "Would you mind moving away? I don't like people being so close to me."
"Hmm?" he asks a little surprised
"Fine" I stated "let me make it clear so that even you can understand. I am saying that I have even less interest in you than in archery. Frankly, I never even knew you were at the range, and I am not about to start looking out for you now either."
"W-what?!" he backed up in shock
I turn around to go "Good bye Harlaown-kun. Its nice to have an ego but don't let it grow too large" I say without even turning around as I leave the range for good this time. I start making my way into the school building and see a few students outside through the windows doing club activities but there isn't really anyone yet inside but...
"Gah, Takamachi."
I bump into someone who greets me...quite rudely. "Ah, Student President. Patrolling the school building this early in the morning? Or perhaps you are taking care of the club rooms? Not that I care, but you are certainly diligent aren't you."
"What are you planning?" he looks at me suspiciously "What are you doing here? You aren't in any clubs."
"I just felt like it. I don't get up early like your family does, Vice-kun" I call him by his first name on purpose.
He makes an unhappy face while he looks at me. For some unknown reason I am his enemy...maybe it was because I said "skip the temples, they're boring" in a meeting to plan the field trip this one time. Ha ha I still remember how heated up he got about that afterwards.
"Then let me ask you a question Takamachi. Have you been staying at school until late at night recently?"
"You should know that I always go straight home after school. I am, after all, not in any clubs. You should collect information on your own. Dont rely on outsiders like me."
"Fine fine" he waves his hand "I wont bother you with anymore questions."
"Vice, the repairs are done." a new voice calls out to us
"Ah, sorry Verage. I asked you for help but you are doing all the work alone. I'm sorry" Vice turns his head to talk to the girl who walked up to us.
"Dont worry, I am good with machines after all. Where is the next one?" she asks "There isn't much time left before classes."
"Right. The AV room is next, its been working badly for a while but it seems to have just recently died."
"Ok lets go there."
The two students leave together towards the AV room while I watch silently. My mind stayed frozen for a while watching the turn of events. The girl with the wrenches and spanners in her hand turns around as if she forgot to do something.
"You're up early, Takamachi" she says before turning back around and heading to the AV room.
"What the heck was that?" I thought to myself.
"What a weird greeting" I continued thinking while identifying the girl.
"Verage...that wouldn't be Syn Verage from class 2-C would it?" I toss the thought aside and walk into class 2-A. The room is empty at this early hour so I decide to go ahead and sit at my desk to study some.
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The lunch bell rings signaling a big break. I quickly make my way to the cafeteria. I wasn't able to make my own lunch this morning since I thought I only had enough time to eat and then leave. I buy my lunch then head to the empty rooftop. Its a nice convenient place as no one would come here during the winter. Yeah I may be cold, but its a small price to pay for not having to deal with people. Its a very hard balance to maintain trying to be a good student while trying not to be too social. I feel it is my conviction ever since my mother taught me to strive for the best of my abilities in everything that I should be the best both academically and physically. If I am a student, I must be the best...any less would bring dishonor to my family name. That's why I am the perfect student, flawless in all aspects. However, I am also a mage...so I dont really have time to associate with normal people. Normally a mage who has been identified has no choice but to eliminate the witness...but I dont want to do that, so it is easier for me to just not get along with people. I much away at my meal while thinking about my life
"Its times like this that life feels really really boring..." as I continue to think the lunch bell rings again, shaking me out of my reverie. "Well I guess its time to go back" I tell myself as I pack up my things and brace myself to be Takamachi, Vivio once again.
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"Homeroom is over. Those of you on day duty, finish the daily report and check on the locks. THose of you without club activities are to go home quickly." 2-A's homeroom teacher exits after repeating her usual line. I know shes our teacher and all...but cant she act more...loose?
I pick up my bag and head to the school gate.
"This is it" I tell myself
"Once I exit the school Takamachi, Vivio is no longer a student." That's right...I become a full fledged mage of the Takamachi family. I nod to myself in silence as I take the last step and walk out of the gate. I head home swiftly, yet not too fast to draw attention. The last thing I need are for people to start suspecting me. Back at home I am greeted with the blinking light of the answering machine. I already know who its from and I have half a mind to ignore it...but its from Scaglietti. Hes going to say the exact same thing again, but I know hes going to be scary if I don't listen to it.
"Its me" a familiar voice speaks "I'm sure you know, but tomorrow is the deadline, Vivio. It's a problem for me if you take it easy. There are only two remaining seats left. I must ensure that all the Masters are arranged quickly." Gah this guy shows no mercy as he gets right to the point of things. "If you wish to abandon your right to become a Master, contact me today. It takes some time to dispatch a substitute mage."
"You liar!" my mind answers
"Someone like you would be able to arrange a substitute in no time."
The message plays on "You already show signs of the Command Spell. Quickly, summon your Servant and open the Command Spell. Unless of course, you are not planning to be part of this war. If you value your life, you should run to the church quickly."
The message ends there. I could almost swear he was trying to hold back his laughter during that last line. However he is right, if I am to fight I should be ready by today and if I am not going to fight, I should just retire quickly.
"I wont back down" I talk to the machine as if Scaglietti could hear me. "I have trained almost my entire life for this moment. I wont back down..." I began to look at the items I had on my desk and sighed "I wish mom would have left me something with a connection to Saber." I could easily summon a servant if I wanted to but... "Servants are attracted to symbols though" I mutter to myself "so if I want to summon a strong particular Servant then I should at least have something that connects to that Servant." I sigh again as I pull the jewel out from my bag. "Well it cant be helped!" I reassure myself "I can still do it without some sort of thing. After all, there cant exist any Masters capable of handling Saber other than myself." I nod at my decision and plan to begin the summoning later tonight when my powers are at their fullest...with that I will summon Saber...by force if needed!
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I look at the clock once more. Its about to strike 2am. My magical powers should be at their strongest at this time. This will be my first and last chance so I can not afford any mistakes.
"Withdrawal within elimination, engrave four areas and surround with the summoning circle..." I complete engraving the circle onto the floor of the basement and begin pouring magical energy into it. "Bare and silver and iron. Stone for foundation and the Grand Duke of contracts. My great master Shveinorg for the ancestor. A wall for the descending winds. The four gates shall close and come out with the crown. Let the three-forked road to the kingdom cycle."
My concentration is at its peak. I don't think I can strain myself anymore without forcing myself to black out. The magic circle begins to glow with the power of the melted jewels that I used to engrave it. These things are expensive so I don't really have the ability to do this more than once. I face the complete magic circle passed down through the Takamachi family with all of my power.
"Anfang!" I call out flipping the formless switch inside of me. A powerful sensation forms inside of me, almost as if the contents of my body are being exchanged. The nerves in my body are not transmitting electronic signals anymore, but magical energy. It feels as if the tips of my fingers are melting...no, instead it seems as if I am being filled up from my fingertips. The mana I am receiving is so concentrated its completely revamping the original senses of my body. The temperature of my body rises and sweat forms on my forehead. Pain begins to circulate through my body almost as if swords are being stabbed into me...it is natural since my human body is rejecting the unknown magic that is flowing into me.
"Gah!" I grit my teeth to not lose concentration. My left arm starts to burn as the Magic Crest starts up on its own to help me slowly becoming more and more powerful as the clock gets closer and closer to the top of the hour where the pinnacle of my powers will be manifest.
"I announce. Thy body shall be under my command, my fate shall be determined by thy sword. Follow the call of the Holy Grail. If thou wouldst obey this mind and this reason, then answer my call."
My vision closes and I am at my limits. I don't know how much longer my human body can stand all this magical energy.
"Make an oath here. I am the one who shall become the virtue of all after world. I am the one who shall lay out the evil of all after world. Thou art Seven Heavens clad in the Three Great Worlds. Emerge from the ring of control, guardian of balance!" I call forth as I complete the summoning. The magic around me begins to disperse very slowly as if to congratulate me on a job well done. "Perfect! I've drawn the strongest card for sure!" I smile to myself as I wait for my vision to return.
Something odd meets my gaze once my sight returns...nothing. "What is going on?" I wonder. Even though I succeeded it doesn't change the fact that indeed there is nothing here. While I start to get angry at my situation I hear a loud crash coming from the living room. "Ehhhhh?!" I run towards the basement stairs without thinking and up to the living room. I try to open the door but it wont budge. "What the hell? The door is broken?!" I get angry and kick the damn thing out of the way. What meets my gaze though...is unexpected. The living room is completely destroyed, its full of rubble that fell from the ceiling...and to top it off there is a woman sitting on it cockily just staring at me. Without a doubt...
this was the cause of the mess. Her blue hair and Red/Blue heterochromic eyes match her outfit. She has silver boots, laced with blue designs near the bottom, black skin tight leather pants with blue strip going up the sides. Where the button/zipper would be on jeans is a cut out "V" shape to show some skin, and has laces like her top. Blue strips trace her hips since her pants are low cut. A sleeveless corsette type top hugs her body overlapped with a small sky blue jacket with black trim that only goes down partway to her stomach, leaving her bellybutton completely exposed.
"......."
"......."
We continue to stare at each other for a while longer before I finally look away towards the annoying sound of the clock that was still ticking. "Oh shit..." I come to a realization
"the clocks in my house were all an hour early today for some reason. So that means its only ONE in the morning." There was one more hour before my magical energy was at its peak. "I did it again..." I curse myself. Mom always told me to be very careful since I have always had this one curse. I can do everything everyone else can...but for some unknown reason...I make the biggest, stupidest mistakes at the most important times.
"What is done is done...I should reflect on my actions." I get mad at myself. Turning my irritated attention now to the woman sitting there looking at me looking like shes important. "So. What are you?"
"Those are your first words? I guess I've been called to a terrible Master." the woman in blue gives an exaggerated shrug "Maybe I am the most unlucky of all" she continues.
"That's it" I say to myself
"This girl has a twisted personality." I glare at her some more before my mind blanks.
"Wait a minute...is this my Servant?" Normally a familiar would be like a cat or something small, but this....this girl has an outrageous amount of magical energy. So there is absolutely no way for her to be a familiar. I shake my head to clear my thoughts. I cant be overwhelmed forever. That thing is mine so I'll have to change my thinking from now on.
"Just making sure...but you are my Servant right?"
"That's what I want to know. Are you my Master? This is the first time I've been summoned so roughly, so to be honest, I still cant grasp the situation."
"This is the first for me also"
"So why weren't you in front of me when I was summoned? Mind telling me what is going on here?"
"Really? Dont joke around and tell me you are some new born chick that can only determine your Master when you open your eyes. Well anyway what I am asking is...you are my Servant and no one elses right? Until we clarify this I have no obligations to answer any other questions."
"That is what you say after failing your summoning? Hoo boy...in that case, I think there are other things you should say."
"There is nothing else to discuss. We have to clearly determine who is the master first."
Maybe because its an imperfect summoning, but this girl doesn't even try to hide her disappointment with me.
"Determine who is master huh? Your actions are full of mistakes but it seems your mouth is rather better. I agree with you on this one. Unless we determine who is the stronger and who is the weaker, it will be hard to handle each other." The Servant looks at me meaningfully.
"Who is weaker?!" I almost blurt out the words
"This girl..." I grit my teeth
"Yeah, I am a Servant, so I'll accept this Master-Servant relationship. Only according to the contract though. Who is superior and if the other is worthy to fight alongside with...that is a different story. So tell me...are you a mage worthy to be my Master young lady?"
The servant grins. She smashes my house and that attitude like shes queen makes me angry enough, but now she asks if I am worthy to be a Master?! "I am not asking for your opinions. All I am asking is if you are my Servant or not." I continue to glare at her. I wont lose to someone like her. EVER.
"Hmm I see...your spirit is that of a courageous Master but..."
"Dont get the order wrong! Its the duty of the summoner to confirm first. Answer me! You are my Servant right?!" I almost yell out and send magic to my Magic Circuit, ready to attack depending on her answer.
"Calm down...so lets just say I am your Servant. So that would make you my Master right? Hypothetically of course."
"Yes, yes it would." I begin to cool
"So where is your proof?" she grins at me
"Here...this is my proof!" I declare and show her the Command Spell on the back of my right hand. "Are you satisfied? Are you still going to complain?"
"Are you serious?" she looks at me in discontent "So you are saying that you are a Master just because you have a Command Spell? Dont make me laugh. What I was asking was if you are a
worthy enough Master for me to pledge my loyalty to."
"What so I am not fit to be a Master then?"
"I'd really really like that...unfortunately since you have the Command Spell that means that you are my summoner. Its really unbelievable, but it seems you are really my Master." she sighs exaggeratedly and leans back into the rubble shes sitting on.
I sigh myself trying to cool down finally understanding that we've settled who this Servant is...or so I thought
"I am not happy but I accept it" she speaks again "You are my Master for now, but I have conditions as well. From now on, I will ignore your opinions. I will decide how to fight, and you will follow my plans. This is the best I'll compromise on. You don't mind that do you young lady?"
"This is definitely it mother..." my mind screams
"I am definitely at my limit." but I try to save face and keep my calm "I see, but ignoring my opinions? Aren't you my Servant?" We both know that I still hold the Command Spells so I am giving her my last warning before I completely lose it and start forcing her with it but...
"Yeah in name only. Formally I'll obey you, but I am the one doing the fighting so you can hide in the little basement of yours here and stay there till the end of the war. That way, even an inexperienced person like you should make it out alive."
She tells me that there is absolutely no hope for me.
"Mom..." I pray to her
"I know you told me to try to maintain my cool at all times but...this person is really going to make me lose it!" My patience is at its limits and there is practically nothing holding me back save my pride as a Mage.
"You don't like it?" she asks innocently "I respect your position of course. I am called to help you win after all. My victory will be yours, and whatever I attain shall be yours also. You shouldn't have any complaints right?"
"I..." I look down at the ground with clenched teeth
"You wouldn't be able to use the Command Spell properly anyway. Rest assured though...you can leave everything else to me. You just worry about your own safe...ty...?!"
"I'm pissed!!!!!!" I scream at the top of my lungs
"Fine! If you say that, I'll use it!" I continue to roar. I place my thoughts into the Command Spell to activate its powers "Anfang...!" There is absolutely NO holding back now. I have no sympathy for a twisted person like her.
"Eh?!" she looks shocked "You're not serious!"
"Exactly what you are thinking you rude scum!" I glare at her "Vertrag! Ein neur Nagel Ein neues Gesetz Ein neues Verrechen!" It went something along the lines of "I announce to the Command Spell! By the order of the Holy Grail, give the law of obedience to this one, my Servant!"
"You idi-! Wait are you insaine Master?! Who would use the Command Spell for something like this!?"
"Shut up!" I yell without holding back "Look you're my Servant! You have to obey every single one of my orders, okay?!"
"W-what?!"
The symbol on my right hand throbs accepting my wish to make this really annoying Servant obey.
"A-Are you not even thinking?!" she continues to panic "Using the Command Spell for such a general thing!"
"Well its too late now" I tell myself
"I am such an idiot for using a Command Spell for something like this...but...but whenever that girl speaks shes just...ARGH!!!!"
The throbbing in my hand vanishes. The command has been completed and one of the 3 symbols disappears. I leave the ruined living room behind with my Servant following me. She should be "absolutely obedient" from my Command Spell but...
"I want to confirm something..." she breaks the silence "do you have any idea how important that Command Spell you just wasted is?"
"I know its the right to give your Servant 3 absolute orders right? What about it?"
"Look it doesn't only stop them from doing something, it also enhances their ability to do something else. For example, I cant teleport instantly anywhere, but if you commanded me to teleport in front of you even if I am all the way across the town with it I can instantly be there. That is what is meant by unconditional obedience. Also..long term commands are weaker than single issue orders. A normal servant might be able to resist if you command them to stay in one place for so long, but even the most powerful of servants would be unable to disobey if you gave them a single command like 'don't break this glass'. Do you see what I am getting at?"
"Yes, I know..." I sigh in defeat "I know that my command earlier for you to be 'completely obedient' to my commands will only have small consequences as it is over an extended period of time."
"Normally I would say yes, but your abilities as a Mage is on a completely different level."
"On a different level?" I blink at her and notice the small grin on her face. "You mean...Hey you. Tell me honestly your condition right now."
"Yeah, its what you are thinking. The Command Spell should have only changed my attitude to 'well I'll respect my Master's opinions slightly' but it seems there is a strong bind to your words. If I disagree with you it almost seems like I drop a rank in skill and power. In other words its like putting weights on my body when I am going against your will."
"So it worked?" I ask almost happily
"Let me take back what I said before, Master. You are young but you are indeed an outstanding mage. It was my mistake in thinking you were weak and not suited for battle. I apologize for my rudeness." she bows lightly to me.
"Hey I am half at fault here too you know. So you accept me as Master even without the Command Spell?"
"Yes, I wasn't so sure before but you are indeed a first class mage. Normal people would pass out after a summoning but you are still full of energy. Be proud of yourself Master you are a well trained mage."
"P-praising me now wont do you any good!" I avert my eyes away from her a little embarrassed. I was not expecting this. I take a breath and calm myself down before turning back to face her. "So...which Servant are you?"
"You cant tell from my appearance huh? Hmm~ excellent"
Ok...shes definitely making fun of me. "This is a question from your Master. You're not Saber are you?"
"I am sorry but I do not have a sword"
"Well that should be natural" I tell myself
"I did screw up the timing for when my powers were supposed to be at their best...on top of that I summoned the Servant in the wrong place. So how would it be possible for me to summon Saber, the strongest of the servants?"
"I guess it cant be helped. It is sad though, all those jewels and not calling Saber. Its almost unbearable to face."
"Humph, well I'm sorry I'm not Saber."
"That's my mistake don't worry about it..."
"I know Archer isn't too flashy. All right, I'll make you regret your abuse later on. I wont accept any apologies when that time comes either."
It seems Archer is disappointed with my fixation on Saber. "Did I get on your nerves, Archer?"
"I get it...but keep your eyes open as I will definitely show you how lucky you are." She protests with narrow eyes. The air she carries is offensive, but her behavior seems child-like and pure.
"You know what...she might actually be a pretty good person." I think
"Alright, then be sure to make me regret it later on, Archer. If you do I'll honestly apologize to you."
"Dont you forget it, Master. Know how great the one you summoned is and be grateful. Though even if you do apologize then, I probably wont be satisfied" Archer grins again.
"Ok never mind...she does have a twisted personality." I correct myself.
"Leaving all that aside...what spirit are you?"
She grows silent
"Archer, your master just asked you a question"
"That's a secret"
"huh?"
"I cant answer that question because..."
"If its something stupid I'll get really pissed."
"Its because..." her face looks very troubled. So troubled I am almost tempted to go comfort her. "Its because I dont know..."
"....."
"....."
"ARE YOU MAKING FUN OF ME?!" I scream
"I didn't mean to insult you, Master. However this is what you get for your failed summoning. It seems my memories are distorted and confused. I know who I am, but my name and origins are vague. They are trivial things so we don't need to worry about them."
"Of course I am worried! I don't know who you are so I cant tell HOW strong you are!"
"That's no problem then"
"How can you say that? I cant make plans when I don't know my partner's limits!"
"What are you saying? I am the servant you summoned. Naturally, I am the strongest." This knight in blue says to me with absolute confidence and trust.
"Ah..." I cant speak. There is no dishonesty at all. She thinks more highly of my powers and abilities than I do...and we just met. I can feel my cheeks burning...I am definitely blushing. I curse myself for being weak to unexpected things. "Fine...it makes no difference that no one will know your true identity." I turn away to hide my embarrassment from Archer. "Alright Archer here is your first task."
"Already?" she smirks at me "wow you
are aggressive. So who is our enemy going to--"
While she is asking I throw a dustpan and broom towards her.
"Eh?"
"Clean the room downstairs please. You made that mess, so be responsible and clean that place up."
She stands there blankly looking at me for about 10 seconds before grabbing the broom and getting ready to make an objection.
"Wait...just what do you think a Servant is?!" she protests
"A familiar right? Shes a bit insolent, so shes hard to control"
"...!" she looks at me in surprise. "Objection! I refuse such an or-"
"Oh really?" I give her my best smile "This is an order as a Master. Doesn't your body feel heavy when you go against your Master's orders?" I keep smiling.
"Argh"
"Well I am sure its not much, but wont the penalty remain till the living room is cleaned up? That would be pretty dangerous to fight other Servants in that condition now wouldn't it?"
"Ugh"
"So please...be a dear and clean the living room for me"
*sigh* "Damn you Master" she says as she walks out the door with the broom and pan in hand.
"I should get some rest now." I say to myself as I look at the clock. "The war begins soon..." The past 10 years of my life have accumulated into this moment. I cant be ill prepared. I jump in bed after getting ready and close my eyes to sleep
2010-01-02, 02:51
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My OTP of that series...
*Claps* I loved it!
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