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re-re-redline · 6 months ago

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10 Follower Special Poll

Characters Included: Constantine XI, Mehmed II, Yamanami Keisuke, Saito Hajime, Okada Izou.

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You/They Get turned into a plushie:

Something I recall from my days lurking in other fandoms.

Standard cute and fluffy headcanons about what you would do with a Fumo of them or what they’d do with a Fumo of you, nothing too spectacular. I will say it’s a deviation from the usual Angst in my HCs which CAN make things more appealing to you if you prefer such.

And yes, the solution to the plushie issue is a smooch. Anything else would be heresy. (:

Coming to Terms With The Fact That You’ve Been Dead The Whole Time & The Person in Front of Them is an Incomplete Artificial Copy of You + Mash (I Couldn’t Fit This Title In, My Apologies.)

Basically, it goes like this. You, as a rayshift candidate, had a hunch that this Chaldea place wasn’t going to just be a one and done summer job that you could just coast and lurk through. Thus you began creating a copy of yourself that’ll take your place after you die to live your life for you. Due to personal life getting in the way, you don’t actually finish the automaton by the time you get to Orientation Day and well, you’re forced to carry the poor thing in a guitar case on your back to hide the thing as you travel to Antarctica, hoping to finish it before your supposed demise. After that, same old, same old. The Command Room gets blown up and the events proceed exactly as they do with one deviation. You get split up from Mash and Olga Marie, then you’re toast. But! Thankfully, you unzip the guitar case on your back, wake up the automaton and command them to cut both of your hands off and swap them. You die and the automaton takes your place for the remainder of the journey, guitar case slung over their shoulder.

We’ll be starting waaay after that, when the peeps find out that ‘you’ are not you thanks to your head getting lobbed off during a botched rayshift and you just casually putting it back on. That’s when ‘you’ explain things and then it all makes sense. Why you’re so weird when interacting with other people and why you have no clue about so many of the things around you, why you never seem to feel hungry or need to sleep—it all makes sense now.

Oh yeah, and bonus: your skeleton is in the guitar case the automaton is carrying on their back because they A. couldn’t find a proper place to bury you and B. couldn’t let the one familiar thing to them go.

I will admit, this kinda sounds more like a premise for a multi-chapter fic now that I’ve put it into words, but ultimately I am not the one who will decide the winner.

You Become a God, Madoka Magica Style & How They Deal With That:

Major spoilers for the anime inbound.

This is exactly what you think it is. Following in line with the people you’ve grown to love and cherish over this beautiful journey, them being: Mash, Romani, Da Vinci, and Holmes, you sacrifice yourself to save the world. But not by dying. No, that’d be too kind.

You’re forced to give up everything, not just the atoms making up your physical form but anything and everything that proves that you existed in the first place—all to gain the power to drive back whatever’s ending the world at this phase. This results in nothing and nobody recalling you in any form. Not even the Throne, Gaia, or Alaya remember that you exist, that’s how deep this runs. And with that power, you succeed and restore things back to the way they were before this whole shebang happened. …With a few differences.

All of your servants are now regular people living their normal lives, doing normal stuff, working a normal job, and hanging out normally with their friends and family. They all get a nice happy ending with the only cost being that they don’t recall who you are or what a ‘Chaldea’ is. Great stuff, right?

Wrong. There are two people who are not doing okay. You as you’re basically chilling in space watching over earth as basically an alien now, never to return home because that can and will cause some kind of issue and you KNOW it. The other being the folks in these headcanons: Constantine XI, Mehmed II, Sannan, Hajime-chan, and Izou. They all have their own individual sections but there will be a scenario where they all remember and how they jive that way.

Doppelgänger is Attempting to Replace You/Them:

Exactly what it sounds like on the tin. Two scenarios with a doppelgänger in them per person. I’ll go into how the doppelgänger acts, how they try and appeal to either you or them to keep them alive instead of the real one, how much time it’d take for the servants in question to figure out that something isn’t kosher with you and how they go about handling that. It’s pretty straightforward if you ask me.

Endnote: And there it is. If, for some reason, we get a tie, I will go onto a… different medium and ask the people to chose even or odd numbers to decide, most chosen breaks the tie. I will be voting myself on my personal on which one I’d like to do since I wouldn’t much like to lose votes to the See Results button. But don’t worry, I will subtract 1 (one) from that option when the poll ends.

That all being said, if you have any suggestions, comments, or questions of your own then I implore you to let me know.

Now, thank you all for participating, Happy New Year and have a great day everyone.

—Redline, over and out!

#fate series #fate grand order #fgo #fate go #fate/go #fgo headcanons #fgo headcanon #fgo x reader #If anyone was wondering where these came from #I have a list of HC ideas that I sporadically add to when it hits me and I made it so that I wouldn’t lose great ideas and so that I can #Have something to do if and when requests stop coming in #But thanks to this milestone I will bypassing the line and letting you all chose from the most interesting ones in that list #Just once and we’ll be back to the schedule I am trying very hard to fulfill

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cantillat-moved · 4 years ago

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This is the first part of the log of the fight against Heracles ( @gemsofchaldea ) for the Berserker Island event. The current participants are Caster Na’amah ( @imperishablesxccubus ), Shirou from Prisma Illya (myself) and Hyde, with more participants coming later. (also an early arrival) It has been optimized for clearer reading, but it should be noted that every line is a different poster/character. Published under permission for posterity and keeping people updated. Under the readmore due to length.

It felt as if every step was it's own tremor, the very island itself seemingly shaking just from the power and fury of this one servant. A servant so famous and well known that even the most sheltered of people would have likely heard his name once or twice. The great Heracles, known for many amazing feats, feats so amazing that they impressed gods themselves. But like with many stories, there was also tragedy. The hero had once been driven mad by a goddess, killing his very own family while mad. Once again this berserker was "blessed" by the very same goddess. Given even more power than usual. "▃▃▅▅！" The beach. It was where the Chaldeans had set up base, so he should go there first. Crush them immediately. After all it's not like they could stop him, right?

It was a rather eventless Rayshift – Shirou didn’t bring any Servant with him, knowing that three of his were there, the Master could meet up with them if necessary. Moreover it felt weird having someone else fighting for him, his Grail War was different than most. With him, a pseudoservant that was also a version of himself—how odd, but you do what you gotta do. Na’amah’s familiar visage was a welcome sight, he smiled was approaching the hut

As a pseudoservant Muramasa had all the benefits of a regular servant, carrying boxers of extra supplies “Hey, Caster. Did ya order stuff?” he grinned “I’m here to watch the shop for ya.”

“...Do you feel that?” Jekyll inquired

Why is Na’amah wearing a leather one piece riding suit with heels? Don't ask questions. She turned to look at Saber and nodded with a flirtatious wave! “Saber~! Yes I ordered some supplies. I'm supposed to make this an actual base, but I figured humor was better suited! “ She put a hand on her hip as she smiled at her Master. “ Master! Welcome. I've been sitting with this dull Assassin over here, bored out of my mind! I'm so glad you came!”

“ Berserker, actually. “ Jekyll corrected her

Na’amah rolled her eyes. “Sorry, Berserker.”

She pretended to whisper to Shirou. “Could have fooled me, I miss his actual Berserker side. He was fun”

“ Eh, humor never hurt anybody. Gotta have something to identify your brand.” Muramasa placed the large, heavy boxes by the hut “ Brought lots of medical supplies.” looking at Jekyll, he added “Nothing that can give you a high, kiddo, unless you want to test your luck back at home.”

“ So, how are things in general, Caster? Sorry I took so long to come “ Shirou asked Na’amah

Opening one of the boxes, Muramasa showed something else “I snuck up some booze” he offers Jekyll

“Things are looking well for the most part.” Does she tell him? No, it'll be fine. ” Yuuki and her Saber left just a bit ago to rendezvous with Shirou and his new Servant. But things are doing just fine. “Na’amah began to look over the boxes, and waving her hand they started to unpack and be put up. “The Medical supplies are going to come in handy, thank you Saber.”

JEKYLL ROLLS HIS EYES. “He's only fun in moderation.”

“Also, thank you? I'm fine? “ he isn't THAT bad.

“ The moderation part is when I choose to be near him. “ Na’amah grins.

“ Then I shoulda keep it with me?” Muramasa teased

“... Isn't your body under the legal age for drinking?” Shirou pointed out

“Oh pish Master! Is this truly the time for worrying about that? If we aren't victorious, he won't have to worry about it! Humanity being incinerated and all that!” Na’amah interjected

Shirou smiled. Yes, he was messing with the other and Na’amah’s tone is just as equally joking.

“ I decided that you were uninvited to our drinking party after we are done. “ Muramasa was also joking

“ We are old enough to save the world but not to ruin our liver. “ Shirou chuckled and turned to Caster “Alright, you are officially freed of the babysitting and shop duties if you want to, Na'amah.”

Na’amah jumps up like a girl. “Yes I'm so thrilled! I am not wanting to stay here! I haven't fought in so long, I'm just dying to throw my daggers around!”

“I have been itching for action for some time now. We can’t have everybody else having all the fun, right? “Shirou had promised himself: never again he would stand idly when others were fighting

“ Jekyll-sensei, would you like to join us?”

“Ooh~! You're my favorite Master! I cannot wait! “ Na’amah knew she wouldn't be waiting long, but she didn't want to spoil the fun. In fact, if anyone had noticed she did already have a few daggers sheathed on her side.

thinking emoji “Hmm... Sure. I might not be much help, but I don't feel right sitting around like this.” Jekyll said

Shirou smiled “ I feel more confident having your support. We are stronger together than individually, right? Just you know, I'm not a very good master and I can't give you any support on that front. I'm more used to do the fighting myself . Is that ok with you?”

“ I'm sure you're fine. Whatever it is, I'm sure we'll handle it. “ Jekyll smiles back!

Shirou offerered his hand to shake” I'm looking forward fighting by your side, Jekyll-sensei” to which Jekyll shakes back

“ Ooh, you are always like that aren't you?! Both of you saying you're Bad Master. “ Na’amah sighs, shaking her head. “As a Caster from before the age of man, I am able to support you even if you're doing most of the fighting. I won't hesitate to do all I can!”

Shirou shakes Jekyll's hand and turns to Na'amah. Is she mad? “Ah, I didn't mean like that. I'm not a proper magus and last time my grail was was different so I don't know how a ‘proper’ Master should be, nor I can't do any complicated stuff like healing. All I can do is to go in the frontlines”

“ That's more than sufficient! I promise not to drain you~! Otherwise I'll disappear, right?” Na’amah tries to act like she's out for her own benefit, but she's more concerned about his health. “Fret not, Master! Your Reliable Caster is here!”

“ Could you help me out with some reinforcement and protections? Before I could install the Archer card and my body worked more or less like a pseudoservant's. But, as I am now, I'm a ordinary human” Shirou massaged the nape of his neck

“ Piece of cake for me! I will do what I can to keep you safe while you fight.” And with a snap, Na’amah activated the magic. Reinforcing his body to be able to withstand servant attacks. As for protections? That will be trickier. Depends on what is necessary for fighting the newest servant. But for now, we will definitely increase those defenses!

Shirou could feel Na'amah mana and spells running throughout him, the young master looked at his own hands, opening and closing them “ Thank you, Caster. I think we are ready”

Na’amah grinned “Of course! We are going to be just fine! I hope you don't mind being knocked around a lot~!”

Heracles took his time (Mun being at work does that to a servant) arriving. After all there was no reason to rush. Run, walk, or even crawl here there wasn't much they could do. He was here to wipe them out and he was going to do that. It didn't matter how long it took him.. Hefty sword dragged behind him, leaving a wound in the earth itself

“ ... I got a bad feeling about this “

Soon as Shirou was done talking, he could sense the ground vibrating. That REALLY wasn't good

“ Let's intercept it, whatever it is. We can't let it reach the base”

The Caster nodded. “Of course, Master~! Well then, watch the shop for me Saber~”

“ Have fun... In moderation. “ Muramasa joked but he was a little worried. Instead he keep on grinning “ Let me know if you need backup, I’ll hold the fort.”

Shirou looked at Na'amah and Jerkyll “ I’m bad at sensing others’ mana, so you’ll have to guide me. “Oh wait he could see the trail of destruction “Never mind “he starts running towards the enemy Servant

In her excitement Na’amah chose to run with him, nodding a goodbye to Muramasa. Might as well play along a bit.

Jekyll waves! oh wait they're running. “Wait for me!” runs with his little twink legs.

They were coming for him? How brave. Heracles expected them to run the opposite direction, then again anything still standing on this island is at least a little stubborn. He didn't bother running though, instead jumping and crashing down in front of them, ground crumbling beneath his monstrous strength. He lifted his sword, swinging it in a large horizontal arc in an attempt to strike all of them

“!!! “ Shirou could sense the enormous presence launching themselves at their direction, barely having enough time to jump back and brace himself, his arms crossed in front of his face to protect from the impact. Even as it didn’t connect, he could feel the pushback and almost losing his balance. A single blow or a close call could easily gut someone with ease “ ….eh he “smirked, getting excited now. “So you are the real thing, huh? I must say you are far more impressive up close. “ he could feel his mana running throughout his magic circuits “Tʀᴀᴄᴇ ᴏɴ!”

The ground was shaking and so Na’amah’s reflexes kicked in and she just jumped into the air, seeming to float since she likes to hide her wings. Can't share all her secrets(even if Chaldea knows.) She was able to avoid the attack because of this, if only barely. “Master, I already boosted your defenses, it should give you maximum defense against our Friend here. What sort of support would you prefer~? Caster will do as asked~”

A series of swords are Projected behind the boy “Sᴡᴏʀᴅ ʙᴀʀʀᴇʟ! Fᴜʟʟ ᴏᴘᴇɴ! “ the many swords start flying towards the Berserker as Shirou watched “Hit him as hard as you can, Caster! If it is anything like the one I faced, we are going to have to kill him multiple times so be ready for a long battle”

oh jeez it's a good thing he wasn't caught up with them. Jekyll skids to a halt, maintaining his distance. yeah there's no getting around using his noble phantasm here. CHUG

"▂▂▃▃▅▅ーーー！!"

The one flying seemed to surprise Heracles, but not enough for any reaction on his part. He had two targets still on the ground after all. Oddly enough both of them seemed too weak to be a servant. How bold of them to face him then. Though, even without the orange haired boy being a servant he seemed formidable. He swung his own weapon, taking out the swords with the weapon itself and the force of such a strong swing. It seems like he has a target now, as he lunges for the boy, open hand reaching to grab him`

“Do you want me, tough guy? COME AND GET ME!” mana flooding his arm, Shirou rushed towards the Berserker with a roar and lunges against him – his hands Projecting the very same sword that Berserker is wielding!

Hyde roars, black miasma pouring from his mouth and charges at the other berserker. gogogogogo bite and kill

Heracles digs his feet into the ground, pulling back now to avoid getting hit in his own lunge, now choosing to attempt to block Shirou's attack. It seems like seeing somebody who can wield his weapon got a reaction out. Though he wasn't foolish enough to just ignore Hyde, instead aiming his grab for the rabid dog. Luckily with Hyde's charge that meant Heracles grabbed him by the mouth, teeth sibling into his skin. But that was some damage he was willing to take

their swords clashed and the boy kept trying to press on, growling some more as more swords were projected and flung against the Berserker. Shirou wasn’t going to be able to keep that up nor his strength was anything closer to the legendary hero's, but wanted to break the guy’s guard for Na'amah and Hyde!

Oh no I'm going to have to catch a mutt. Na’amah sighed, positioning herself to be able to hold him if that was the case. It didn't take her long to materialize balls of fire, about 4 of them and with a flick of her wrist she aimed them at Heracles. If only they had some chains to be able to hold him back. She didn't have anything that would be worth it, but if necessary she will do it.

Hyde responds by just biting *harder*, while clawing at Heracles' arm. he just wants to do damage; he doesn't care how. he's out for blood.

For a berserker, Heracles was pretty smart, which was about to be evidenced by how he used Hyde to smack the fireballs, effectively rendering them useless against him. It would also serve to damage Hyde, though with his regenerative ability that wouldn't take him out. Hyde was only so big though, meaning that the swords would make contact with Heracles, piercing his skin. It didn't seem lethal though, as the Berserker attempted to overwhelm the boy with his strength

Shirou knew that it was impossible for him to deal with Berserker’s sheer strength, even with Na’amah’s spell enhancing him. It was already very hard to deal with a human installing that guy’s card, the real deal was an entire other level! He freed his right hand, Projecting Bakuya and used it to STAB Heracles’ hand with all his strength before dismissing 9-lives and propelling back into the air

Once Shirou propelled back, cue another sword shooting forward. Na'amah had summoned one of her own weapons(Being trained in multiple forms of combat, she had different weapons she could use.). It wasn't necessarily enchanted or enhanced in any way, it was just a diversion to ensure Shirou's successful disengage.

“Bᴜʀsᴛ! “ Shirou cried, the sword stabbed onto Heracles exploded!

oh Hyde a fucking meatshield now. lucky for him he's not lucid enough to realize or care. he just keeps biting and clawing like a feral dog. he's regenerating almost as quickly as he's being hurt and OH GOD THINGS ARE EXPLODING

Heracles didn't let go of their own weapon, but they pulled their arm back, giving Shirou an opening. Grip around Hyde's jaw tightening as he swung Hyde into the sword flying towards him. He can handle a lot of hits but he didn't want to take all of them. Though, he wasn't expecting the sword in his hand to explode. He roared out, pulling his hand even further away from Shirou. Hm, it seemed like he was the most dangerous. With Hyde still in the air he soon swung the dog down, attempting to hit near the boy, since he couldn't reach him right now

“ Hyde! “ Shirou grit his teeth, worried about his ally but having more pressing matters. Once again projecting 9-lives, one hand in the handle and the other in the blade as using it as a shield “GET HIM!” he would allow Hyde to use it as a platform to launching himself against Berserker

Na’amah has a smug smirk, her hands flinging forward to point at Hyde. Now it was time for power ups! She would use enhancement magic upon Hyde so that he would be stronger and faster than before. Temporarily of course~! “Wonderful Idea, Master!”

aw fuck yeah. Hyde’s clawed feet find their way onto the shield and he takes this opportunity to pounce! literally! he still has a hand in his mouth but that's fine. he exerts enough force to bend Heracles' arm back into his face and knock him to the ground, releasing his hand from his jaw. kill kill kill kill murder kill

Heracles stumbled backwards, falling to the ground with an earth shaking thud. Luckily his grip didn't loosen so he slammed Hyde into the floor next to him. He was in a compromising position like this, even with his multiple lives, so he attempted to roll over away from the mutt. Though with the range those two had, he might not be able to avoid any attacks fully still

That was it! The opening! Pouring all the mana he could, Shirou was relying on Na’amah to assist him if needed “Nɪɴᴇ Lɪᴠᴇs: Sʜᴏᴏᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ Hᴜɴᴅʀᴇᴅ Hᴇᴀᴅs! “the oversized sword started to glow, the technique the bronze giant envisioned to kill the Lernean Hydra – a high speed series of eight strikes, targeting the upper arm, collarbone, windpipe, temple, diaphragm, rib, abdomen and thighs simultaneously, faster than speed of sound. Eight strikes aiming to destroy one eighth of Berserker’s body

Oh now she was really grinning wide. Na’amah had her own reserves of Mana, and was most certainly used her Charisma skill on her Master. Not only that but a wave of sharp feathers were flying down, easily avoided every movement Shirou made and focused on attacking the places that he wasn't. They don't do a lot of damage, but they're sharp and annoying in their own right. Like little knives flying into free skin if they make contact with their mark. Luckily Hyde wouldn't be hit, if he doesn't move.

Hyde's dumb so he moves. he's trying to get back to his feet, oblivious to the fact that it is not a good idea right now. he barely even notices the feathers as he gets up, but it does slow him down a bit, giving the others some time to launch their attacks before he charges in again.

His own technique, the Berserker roared in response. It was cut short though, by the fact that his wind pipe was quickly destroyed. He stayed still for a moment, unmoving on the floor as blood began to pool under his body.. But before long he jumped back up, in a sort of crouch position. While usually unable to heal it did seem as if his body was repairing himself a bit here, though not nearly quick enough. Luckily, Hyde was still right there! So he grabbed the tail of the beast and flung him upwards towards Na'amah

Na’amah was ready! Something told her he would fling the mutt at her! She braced for impact as she mutt was oversized and she was (barely) able to hold him and not stumble too far backwards while she was flying. “Man you need a mint and a bath!” She groaned, holding him until he stopped squirming so she could safely drop him.

the projected weapon shattered, the impact having Shirou be pushed back for a moment. Another weapon: Chrysaor, the golden sword of Sir Artegal given to him by the Fae Queen, said to be capable of cutting anything – time to put it to the test! “AAAAAAARGH! “ once again he lunged at Heracles, trying to slash the Berserker on the chest while it was still recovering. TWELVE LABORS. TWELVE LIFES. As long the boy could breathe he would take down a few of these lives!

you know when a cat is just fucking flailing to be dropped. that. Hyde does not understand that he will be dropped if he calms down.

Na’amah drops him anyways then.

They were much more persistent than Heracles figured, though they were smart to go all out from the get go. With the damage he endured he was slowed for a moment, making him unable to intercept the young master, weapon missing him by a fair amount. Which meant that the boy would keep his word, and take another life of this monster's!

The golden sword shattered upon use, hundreds of small fragments flying in the air. The boy knew he had to keep pushing “Na’amah! Shield us! “mana crackling as he projected a bow, taking some distance. A sword formed, twisting into a thinner form – an arrow. Shirou could sense the synchronized magic circuits flaring up, along with the corners of his skin burning. It was too extraneous on his body, in the past he was able to draw upon his younger sister’s mana but now he was down to his own reserves “Just stay dead already! I ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏ sᴡᴏʀᴅ --- Cᴀʟᴀᴅʙᴏʟɢ! “ the arrow was fired at close distance, a rainbow faster than sound aimed at Berserker’s head

The booming reverberation of something breaking the sound barrier was heard long before its light

He’d been in contact with the boy via their link, coordinating an attack. Taking aim from his advantage point elsewhere on the island, he didn’t need to be anywhere near the vicinity. It was a matter of pinpointing where Shirou was and locating their target” I ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏ sᴡᴏʀᴅ -- Cᴀʟᴀᴅʙᴏʟɢ! “ Archer fired the same moment as the boy, his far more refined arrow easily going March 5, March 8 and increasing! The rainbow pierced throughout the entire island, aimed straight at Heracles’s heart from behind, causing a massive explosion upon contact! If the boy and his allies doesn’t have any protection…Well, that would be unfortunate

Luckily Na'amah had dropped Hyde in time to focus back on the fight. The Mutt was no longer her priority, not that he was ever high on the priority list for her to begin with. She had a moment where she realized rather quickly what his aim was, and she acted just as fast as he called her name. What a weird sensation, to be on the same wavelength as another in this way. Just to be the most sure, she appeared next to her Master and threw her hand out in front of her, activating a shield to protect them. Light, debris and what have you would fly right by them. Of course, Hyde would also be protected in his own shield. Let's just hope the Mutt knows to not move. (Kidding, even if he moved the shield would follow, but she'd be pissed she'd have to split focus.)

Hyde doesn't know shit, my dude! luckily, he landed flat on his back and is incapacitated for a few moments anyway.

It was now a battle of endurance, a war of attrition. Would the lives of the hero run dry first, or would it be the boy's mana? He was giving it his all yes, but that just assured he would run out quick. He was injured as is, and repairing himself from before. Most servants wouldn't have much of a chance here, being stuck with only one or two noble phantasms, but that boy could make a few. Even knowing the deadly attack was coming the servant ran forward, seemingly desperate to get a hit in on him! Luckily not only was he shielded, but Heracles was attacked. Both blows connecting and freezing the beast in his place. He fell to one knee, using his weapon as a support to hold himself up. He was silent now, one knee pressed into the ground.

For a moment Shirou was afraid that he would be pulverized by his own arrow and Archer’s, but Na’amah’s defenses were on point, crouching and planting his feet on the ground as an attempt to don’t feel as much feedback – it was still a massive amount of energy. Still, it was no time to celebrate yet: he would only relent when seeing the bronze giant disappear. The patches on his own skin slightly larger now but he wasn’t thinking about that: he had to destroy that thing. The burning sensation made him want to scream as he projected a holy sword – one that shouldn’t exist anymore. With ragged breath, he held it with both hands and waiting to see if the Berserker was still alive…

She did not release the shield, as she was sure there was more to it than this. She continued to hold her hand outwards, blue hues slanted as she stared him down. It would be in his best interest to just die, but Heracles was not hailed as one who gives up easily. She took a moment to look back at Shirou. Her Master wasn't doing well, and while she was able to have her own reserves, she was worried more about him. A small gust of wind would happen near Shirou, giving him possibly a breath of fresh air as she worked a bit to help ease his pain. Even if it was just to sort of trick his body into thinking it wasn't feeling it anymore. He'd certainly feel it later. “Master. Rely on me a little more. You don't have to do it alone.” She knew her words may fall on deaf ears, but she knew she had to say something.

Breathing became slightly easier for Shirou when he started to feel Na’amah’s mana throughout his body – he could tell his magic circuits were still burning, but the pain was gone for now. Ochre gaze fixated on Heracles, never leaving him “ I’m not alone. I got you and Hyde with me. Please support me a while longer, Na’amah. “

His eyes were closed, the Berserker watching his own eyelids. If he was breathing his body showed no signs. It was still as a statue. Suddenly though, his eyes shot open, roar once again deafening all near him. Strangely enough, he didn't actually attack Shirou, instead he hopped back before jumping into the air, weapon held tightly in his grasp. If he was able to stay away from Shirou's attacks, he might be able to just exhaust his mana. So he was going to focus on the support now.

That guy! Berserker was smarter than Shirou had anticipated – yet unsurprising. He knew to don’t count a Servant out without seeing it disappearing. Was Berserker going on defensive? The boy wasn’t impatient by any means, but he was getting annoyed “ Oh no you won’t! I ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏ sᴡᴏʀᴅ ---”the blade started to glow with golden hues “ Cᴀʟɪʙᴜʀɴ! “a massive amount of mana was drained from him, even under Na’amah’s spell’s influence he could sense a tinge of pain, the warmth sensation of burning from the inside out. The sun shone brighter for a moment, as if shining for the sword and its wielder – the sword of selection, the lost sword of King Arthur that preceded Excalibur. A concentrated beam of light exploded towards the Berserker, the weapon shattering into a mission pieces while using and Shirou’s hands’ veins following suit

The Caster had been so distracted by Shirou she hadn't realized the Berserker had started an attack towards her. She was able to hold the shield but not against a third attack. It shattered into millions of pieces, sounding like glass breaking. She barely had the time to summon a sword to her hands to barely guide the weapon away from Shirou. She had winced, blood splattering a bit before the light exploded toward the Berserker. She was hoping since his weapon was busy now possibly in the ground (although a portion of wing) that he wouldn't be able to defend himself against Caliburn. She was narrowly able to avoid both attacks at once. Instincts from her previous wars showing itself, to keep her safe, even if a few pieces of her were burnt from the holy light.

at this point Hyde's back on his feet! stupid and feral as ever, he charges directly at the other Berserker. he's gonna try to headbutt him.

Heracles moves quick, letting go of the weapon and rotating his body to make sure the boy's weapon hit parts of him he could get damaged without dying. One shoulder was turned to shreds by the holy weapon, and so was part of his chest. He didn't let this stop him though, as he oddly grabbed at what seemed to be air next to Na'amah. Of course he was grabbing for her other wing though. If blood stained the ground from his last hit then chances are she had something else he could damage on this side. Once he felt his hand close around something he twisted his body again, this time to pull Na'amah and damage the sword pinned wing further, and to plant a strong kick onto Hyde. It seemed like Hyde stood still for a moment, before being launched away from the force of the kick

“Na’amah!” `the boy cried, the blood splattering – was it hers or Berserkers? Ochre eyes burned with anger, hands never meant to hold anything projecting the trusty twin blades as he launched into the air, jumping onto Heracles’ backs and sticking both blades on the bronze giants’ back close to the neck with a roar, quickly jumping away and arming himself with a bow “Bᴜʀsᴛ!” the twin swords exploded once more as the boy fired an array of projected arrows, beams of crimson going straight for the Berserker

Hyde goes fucking flying, tumbling across the ground for a good dozen meters before a clawed hand is able to find purchase in the earth below and he brings himself skidding to a halt. He roars as he quickly regenerates some broken ribs, then begins blindly charging on all fours toward the other Berserker.

Na'amah lets out a blood curdling scream, the feeling of his hand wrapping around her wing. The last time she ever felt this feeling was a time she did not wish to remember. Her wings are a weakness, they're sensitive. She barely registered her Master's voice calling out to her. She felt like she was being ripped in two. She couldn't let the Berserker take her wing, and if she cut it off she'd be incapacitated. She had to let go of her weapon, the only thing keeping her in place and allowed herself to be dragged by him. Guess it's her turn to be thrown around.

Karna surveys the scene in front of him and sees the Berserker on a rampage fending off the others already fighting it. Clearly, this was getting out of hand. Spear in hand, he approaches the battlefield and prepares himself for an attack.

#Island Of Madness;; Berserker Event #gemsofchaldea #imperishablesxccubus #chxldeas

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A Clueless Romance

It all started with a simple question.

“Would you like to go on a date with me?”

Shǒu had popped the question while he was walking back to his room with Jeanne in tow. Jeanne had fetched him, with towel in hand, after one of his weekly workout sessions with Kintoki.

Ever since Jeanne had been summoned, they’d been together as a couple, but they haven’t exactly done much that anyone would consider couple-like. While they’ve been stuck together for the majority of their time in Chaldea, the most they’ve done is just hold hands. Jeanne herself doesn’t seem to be bothered with the current state of affairs, given her apparent lack of romantic experience. However, Shǒu, even with his obvious lack of romantic experience, firmly believes that they should do something romantic at least once.

Shǒu was too preoccupied with his thoughts after popping his question that he had failed to notice that Jeanne had fallen behind. Concerned, he immediately rushed to her side.

“Jeanne, what’s wrong?”

“Um…” says Jeanne as she twirls her fingers in front of her.

Shǒu notices that Jeanne’s face is slightly tinged red.

“It’s nothing much. It’s just that dating wasn’t really a thing that a simple farm girl like me could even think about.” Jeanne tries to look at Shǒu’s face and immediately averts her eyes. “While I know that the modern era has become loose with these kinds of things, I’m trying to cope with it… but I’m honestly just very happy just spending every day with you, Shǒu.”

“Geez, now you’re making me embarrassed too, and I was the one who asked you out!” he half-heartedly complains.

“Well, it’s true though. I am quite enjoying myself with Chaldea’s hustle and bustle. My fellow Servant’s seem very enthusiastic every time they see you.” Jeanne says with a giggle.

(You mean very enthusiastic about us.) Shǒu thinks to himself.

Thanks to Gilgamesh, word about their relationship spread immediately within Chaldea. Shǒu already knew he had no chance of hiding their relationship so he wanted to personally break the news to everyone. Or at least that was the plan.

Not that there were any problems with their relationship, as everyone was pretty happy that their Master had finally allowed his own happiness for once. It also helped that it finally decided the stalemate over on who will win Shǒu’s affections.

“Jeanne I’m still serious though. I would really like it if we were to go out together, just the two of us.”

“Oh, you.”

Jeanne pretends to pout and replies.

“I really can’t say no when you make that kind of face so…”

She beams.

“Yes, I would love to go on that date.”

“Then let’s meet tomorrow at the Rayshift room around noon then?” Shǒu asks, trying to keep his voice level.

“Yes.”

“Then it’s a date.”

Having settled that, the two continue their walk back to Shǒu’s room, in blissful silence, hands locked between each other’s.

Shǒu’s Side

Immediately after he closed the door, Shǒu sighs and leans his back to the door.

“Geez, my heart's still beating so fast. Why am I so nervous about asking my own girlfriend out on a date?” He chastises himself.

“It’s definitely all that inexperience talking…” Shǒu trots over to the communicator and calls over certain Servants to his room.

After a quick shower, he’s greeted by Hans, Gilgamesh, and EMIYA.

“Well this is certainly an odd group you’ve called over, Shǒu.” observes Hans.

“Odd is quite pushing it. I wasn’t expecting to be in the same room as the King of Heroes.” EMIYA mutters with some slight distaste.

“For once we agree, faker. There are a lot of Servants in Chaldea that I’d rather share company with.” said Gilgamesh.

“Now, now guys. We’ve been allies for the past two years. Can’t you drop the animosity already?” Shǒu tries to settle down the two, who are starting to stare daggers at each other.

“As you wish.” Gilgamesh concedes. EMIYA similarly backs down.

“So. What could be so important that you’d gather us like this?” asks Hans.

“Er….” Shǒu scratches his head.

“So I just asked Jeanne out on a date. I was hoping you guys would give me some tips about that….”

All three suddenly got very interested on the topic of discussion.

“Hahahahahahaha! So you finally manned up, did you? It took you long enough.” Gilgamesh looks amused.

“I was honestly beginning to worry that you’d settle for the status quo.” said Hans.

“Either way, I’ll do my best to help you prepare for your date.” said EMIYA.

“That’s great. I specifically asked you three because it seems like you have some experience with these kinds of things.”

“I’m not sure if you’re mocking me if you call all my pitiful attempts at courting “experience” “. said Hans.

“At least you tried! I mean, I didn’t even try to court someone back at school! All I know of romance is from anime and manga. I’m probably more pitiful here.” said Shǒu, slightly in mockery.

“Yes, you probably come out as the better man here, Andersen. At least you went through with your attempts and accepted your rejection. Shǒu here hasn’t even been rejected.” scoffs Gilgamesh.

“Way to hit a man where it hurts, Gil.”

“Hmph. Well at least you are not being a passive male. So I suppose I can praise you for that.”

“Anyway, Shǒu, so what is your plan for the date anyway? I can at least tell you if what you think is feasible or not.” offers EMIYA.

“Well, what I was thinking is….”

Jeanne’s Side

“....and that’s the story.”

Jeanne had finished telling her guests about how Shǒu had asked her out on a date.

“Oh my, how lovely.” said Marie Antoinette with a giggle.

“Ara ara, my son is finally starting to be a man. Mother is conflicted.” croons Raikou.

“I’m actually surprised he took this long to take you on a date. How pathetic.” said Meltililth.

“Ahahahahaha…. Nevertheless, I was quite happy that he wanted to go on a date with me. So that’s why I gathered you all here today. I wanted advice.”

Jeanne gracefully bows.

“Please help me to make our date a success!”

“Now, now, Jeanne. No need to be so formal. As your sworn friend, Of course I will help you! Don’t worry, I’ve been at Chaldea for more than a year! I know my way around these modern era trends.”

“I give my thanks, Your Highness.”

Marie pouts. “Jeanne, how many times do I have to tell you? It’s Marie. Not Your Highness.”

“Y-yes, Your High--, i mean, Marie.”

“That’s better.” Marie smiles.

Marie has been one of Jeanne’s closest friends, with their friendship dating back from the Orleans Singularity. Marie was one of the first ones to greet Jeanne warmly after she was summoned to Chaldea, and they spent quite a while catching up on what happened to them after Orleans.

“Honestly, Jeanne dear, while I am really overjoyed for the two of you, I don’t think Mother knows enough about dating to give any concrete advice.” Raikou says sadly.

“Oh, don’t worry about it, um, Mother. Any ideas would be appreciated.” says Jeanne respectfully.

“Ooooh, I’m so happy to have a daughter-in-law like you!”

Raikou grabs Jeanne in a ferocious hug, with her face getting smothered in Raikou’s humongous bust.

Jeanne had gotten quite close with Raikou over the past month, since they’ve been mobilized together to handle the more challenging encounters back in Ishtar’s Summer Race. Jeanne had just been politely making conversation with Raikou (mostly about Shǒu) which somehow turned into a mother-like interrogation. But after having been able to weather through all those trials, Jeanne had managed to win Raikou’s seal of approval. Now she insists that Jeanne call her “Mother”, and considers Jeanne her “daughter-in-law.”

“Umm...Raikou-san, I can’t breathe…”

“Ara, sorry dear. Mother was just too happy.” Raikou then lets go of Jeanne.

“But I’m pretty sure that Meltililith-chan over here can give you a better idea than me, since she’s particularly close with Shǒu.”

“Hmm, well if it’s to talk about that man’s likes and everything, I suppose I can tell you all about that..” Meltililth says nonchalantly, combing her hair with a sleeve.

“Meltililith-san…”

Jeanne had heard the stories after she came to Chaldea, about how Meltililith was looking like the first one who could break the romantic stalemate in regards to Shǒu. Even though it was Shǒu’s decision to pick her instead of Meltililith, she still felt guilty over the fact and decided to confront her about it.

Jeanne’s sincerity made Meltililith realize that Jeanne was most likely the better choice. She was hurt, but she was sincere in telling her that “if he’s happy, then I’m happy.”

It also helped resolve the situation that Jeanne made Shǒu apologize to Meltililith for leading her on.

Jeanne’s thoughts must’ve been plain on her face because Meltililith slightly whapped her with her sleeve.

“Jeanne, we’ve been through this. Stop being guilty over what Shǒu decided.”

Meltililith then gave an amused smile.

“I considered the debt paid when you made that fool apologize. And I was serious on what I said, as long as he’s happy and you keep it that way, then I’m satisfied.”

“Meltililith-san…” says Jeanne, slightly teary-eyed.

“Fool, stop looking at me like that!” Meltilith looks away, embarrassed.

“Anyway, if we want to keep him happy, then I’ll do best to help make your date a success? Got it?!”

“O-of course!”

“Then, let’s start with your clothes…..”

As the others start to chime in their ideas, Jeanne starts to feel excited about her upcoming date with Shǒu.

With a giggle, she starts to chime in with the others.

The next day.

Fifteen minutes before the agreed time, Shǒu was already waiting at the Rayshift room.

He had decided to go with a casual look. An unbuttoned button down checkered polo shirt over a regular light brown T-shirt, with denim pants and sneakers. His parents had always told him that this kind of style always suited him, and EMIYA seemed to agree when he walked past the kitchen to show him.

Yesterday’s advice session did not turn out all well for him, as it quickly deteriorated into a men’s party, with Gilgamesh providing some steamy stories and Hans providing some bitter ones. EMIYA had tried to get things back on track, but it was a futile struggle.

In the end, the only good advice he got was: “Just do what you think is best.”

“Well, I guess all those anime and manga can give me a good idea on what NOT to do.” Shǒu mutters.

Suddenly, the door creaks open.

“Um, Shǒu. You’re early.” Jeanne says.

She steps closer and Shǒu manages to get a good look at her.

Jeanne seems to be wearing an unbuttoned navy blue blazer over a white undershirt, a dark blue knee length pleated skirt, and sandals. In a way, it was also pretty casual.

Shǒu had to devote a few seconds to look over Jeanne, completely mesmerized on how she looks in casual clothes.

“Hello? Shǒu? Are you okay?” Jeanne said, with a tinge of worry, which snaps Shǒu back to reality.

“O-oh, it’s nothing. I was just noticing how beautiful you look in that outfit. I couldn’t help but stare.”

“T-thank you. Marie and the others helped me pick it.”

“Oh? You wanted to ask for some advice for our date?” Shǒu asks with a sly smile.

“H-how did you know?” Jeanne seems surprised that Shǒu had guessed correctly.

The sly smile changes into a guilty one.

“Guilty as charged.”

Jeanne starts to laugh at that and Shǒu starts to join in. The Rayshift Room is filled with their laughter.

“I guess I have to thank Marie for giving me this perfect first date.” Shǒu said with gratitude.

“Don’t forget about Mother Raikou and Meltililith.”

“Of course.”

Shǒu then offers his hand to Jeanne.

“Well, then. Shall we?”

“Yes.” Jeanne takes the proffered hand with a smile. As if on cue, Chaldeas suddenly glows with a white light.

Shǒu casts a quick glance at the control room, with Hans flashing a thumbs up.

A grateful smile forms on Shǒu’s lips, and after giving a look on his beloved girlfriend, he starts to walk toward the light with Jeanne in tow.

Shǒu knows that this is but a clueless romance. Both of them know nothing about how the inner workings of love and romance. But he is confident about one thing, and he’s sure that Jeanne feels the same.

That this day will be a day to remember.

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