Fate/Stay Night: Moon's Cry

Chapter 12 - The Sword and The Sheath

While fleeing from the attack of the Unknown Servant, Saber found a Black Car parking not farther from the

Old Church. She rushed through the Car and drive it towards Shirou who still carries the unconscious girl.

Shirou put down Illyasveil at the backseat of the Car and sat beside her. He looked at Saber out of his Curiosity;

"How did you learn to Drive." Saber resume driving while answering Shirou's questions.

"I can drive anything. I ride every machines like riding horses. I can also pilot an airship. That's my ability as a Servant."

—"I also have another question, Saber. It's... regarding on how you knew Illya."

"I was. I was Kiritsugu's Servant on previous Grail War. Your Father command me to destroy the Grail. Even I despised him so much, I couldn't disobey him. Because he's my Master, and because I am restricted by the Command Seal."

—"I still couldn't believe that Kiritsugu did that."

"Every Mage is a Threat to humanity. It is the ideals he hold on to. But, that time... I still believe him.

He sought for justice. I sought for justice. But, his ways, are wrong.

The Priest you've met in the Church. He's not to be trusted. You should keep your eyes on him."

—"He said, he fought against Kiritsugu on the previous War."

"Lady Iri was fatally wounded by him. He's also the one responsible of her abduction. To lure Master Kiritsugu, and fight him."

—"Lady Iri is Illya's Mother, right? Kiritsugu did really kill her?"

"No. She's already dying during her abduction. She was the vessel of the Holy Grail.

Her life is already prepared. There's no escape for her fate."

—"The Grail really needs sacrifice. Now I understand Father." Saber continue to drive until they came into the curve road. She drifts at a high speed, sensing that there is someone following them.

Not farther, he already found them. The Shadow keep following their traces. Archer attacked the Shadow with his floating blades.

The sound of the blades that hits the Shadow Servant was heard inside of the Car.

"Hold tight, Master.", said Saber

The Shadow Servant diverts his attention to Archer and dispersed a sand with shurikens towards him.

Archer easily dodge all the shurikens and answered the attacks of the Servant.

The truck passed by. The enemy Servant boards on the truck's Alley. Archer jumps in, attacking the Enemy Servant in melee combat.

They displayed a fair fight, however, Archer is the one who has the advantage. The enemy Servant can't escape his perception.

(Sound of blades clashing together)

The Enemy Servant wielded a big scythe. Every blades thrown by Archer has been blocked. The Scythe is a mid-range weapon, so it's difficult for Archer to get closer. However, even it sounds difficult for an ordinary Servant, Archer is not just a Bowman with instincts of an Archer. He is definitely an Adept of everything in combat.

The Battle stops a moment. They stood on their respective sides. The Enemy Servant took a gaze on Archer's Blade.

"Gilgamesh won't wield such a weak blade and those useless weapons you throw at me. I'm thankful he's not you."

—"Even I am not that Goldie, You still has no match for me, Hassan. Even a hundreds of you won't bring me down."

"Such weak. You can't kill me."

Hassan disappeared gradually in the air.

But, Archer already knew what he is up to. He rotates his blades backwards and throw it where Assassin is.

Assassin failed to decapitate Archer, instead, he was shot by an ordinary blade.

The blade that hit Assassin resurfaced at Archers hand and that appeared something bloody with it..

"I know what you are planning."

It appeared that the bloody flesh is indeed Assassin's Heart.

Assassin fell down on the ground bȧrėly moving.

"How?!"

He suddenly down on his knees, supporting his body with his Scythe.

"It's unfair! You are just an Archer. How did you---"

Assassin's body dissipates gradually.

Standing at the top of the post not farther from where's Archer and Assassin is fighting, Lancer watched the Battle.

"I'm looking for our next fight, Archer."

The blades flew towards Lancer but it didn't reached him before he disappears.

Meanwhile, standing at the vicinity, Zouken Matou still waiting for the reports of Assassin.

The Command Seal gradually disappeared from his hand.

"White Assassin! You're still blocking my way here."

While Archer was busy fighting, Shirou's company successfully escaped the grasp of Assassin.

Approaching to their destination, Someone appeared on the road blocking their way. He is covered in dark aura.

"Young Master. Find a place to hide. I handle this matter."

"Guin...ev...err..." The words spurted out from the Enemy servant.

—"Is it? No. impossible."

The Servant appeared to have a resemblance on her. The only difference is the scar on his face, and the big sword he carries. There's also a thing at his waist that appears as a scabbard.

"The Avalon. You had it."

—"Guinevere."

The Servant muttering suddenly cured.

"Faye. My Sword. Go back to me.

Saber took out her sword and pointed it to the enemy Servant.

"You betrayed me, Faye. Why?"

' I don't understand. Why he's calling me Faye?'

"Guin... I won't let you get away this time."

The Enemy Servant suddenly attacks Saber. Saber did block his attack but his strength overwhelmed Saber pushing her far.

"Why did you choose Lancelot over me? Why?!"

Saber's energy haven't replenished yet. She's a bit exhausted on her previous battle.

"Guinevere!"

Shirou on the other hand, drops Illya on the streetside.

"Onee-san, you should rest for a while. I have to help Saber."

Saber is down. Struggling to stand up.

The Enemy Servant is about to end Saber, But before he could push through, multiple blades strikes. He got pulled back by the sudden attack.

"You dare to point your Sword to my future wife!" A blonde man wearing a casual attire, standing ot the top of the lamp post appeared.

"And who are you?" The enemy Servant fixed his eyes towards the blonde man that suddenly appeared.

Saber turned his head around and found a familiar face. It was the annoying blonde man.

(Saber) "Gilgamesh! How come you're still here. The Fourth Grail War is over. Why didn't you disappear?"

—"Go now, if you want to live. I'll take care of this guy."

The enemy Servant disappeared leaving a puzzled moment to Saber.

(Gilgamesh) 'You're still beautiful as ever.' (Smiling)

Illyasveil got her consciousness back and woke up at Shirou's arms. "Where are we? Why am I with you? What's going on?"

"You have collapsed after our battle."

"Berserker! Where is Berserker?"

"He was defeated.", Saber told Illya the grave news.

Illya pondered of what had happened before. She recalled her fight with Shirou and her Servant's fall.

"My Berserker cannot be defeated. Heracles has nine lives. He shouldn't be blown by a single attack."

—"But it happened."

Illyasveil forcefully pushing the car's door as she wants to go out.

"You can drop me here, I can take care of myself."

—"No you can't. You have to stay by our side. You're being targeted. We don't know what will happen outside if I let you.", said Saber.

—"I agree with Saber, Illya. You must stay with us. Besides, you have no Servant to protect you. Let us.", Shirou said.

"I think there's nothing I could do. But be mindful, you are protecting an enemy."

—"You have no Servant. You have been eliminated in the competition."

They reached their destination. Saber parked the Car. Shirou goes out and about to enter his home. Saber and Illyasveil followed him.

Later, when everyone is asleep. Saber went outside the terrace, wondering about the Enemy Servant had said is right.

"Guinevere?"

Saber recalls the last word muttered by Lancelot.

"Impossible! I am Altrea. I am the King of Knights."

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