Fate/Zero: A Different Path

Chapter 41

A punch that can easily shatter human bones

A blade that effortlessly severe through flesh

Shirou's projection clashed against Luvia's gem-enhanced fist. Shockwaves exploded from the impact, sweeping along the areas as wind blew away the dust lingering between them

The force behind her blade is unrelenting. In normal circumstances, it should have cleaved through the girl's body like butter, but Luvia's fist is not to be underestimated

After all, she wasn't the heiress to a mercenary family for nothing

The two separated from each other. Shirou launched a sweeping slash that Luvia block with her forearm, who in turn avoided the kicks aimed at her face

Luvia grabbed her opponent by the ankle and threw them upward.

Shirou cast a spell midair, sending three Black keys flying from her hand in less than a second. The blonde dodge them by tilting her head to the side and sidestepping another one. She raise her fist and knock aside another barrage of blades

Reinforcing their limb, Shirou kicked a pillar and launch herself back at Luvia. The blonde stomped her feet on the ground in prepare for the impact while rearing her arm back

She threw a punch forward just as the blade split the air in front of her

BOOM

Dust exploded forward in the arena. The eruption of force spread to their surrounding like a tidal wave. Through the smoke, they could still see the other in front

When the dust has cleared, it revealed the figure of the two standing across from each other. Shirou's blade which had stabbed into Luvia's arm, and the girl's fist buried in her face

The two separate as they collect themselves. One has sweat running down her face, while the other has fury burning in her eyes

"Violent much, Sherou? Have I offended you in any way?"

"Retract what you said about Kiritsugu from before"

"Oh but it is the truth. After all, lord El-Melloi could be a valuable asset to our family" Luvia snarked back "Don't be so possessive of your step father, please. He's not a sword"

The Emiya's eyes narrowed

If there's anything she hate being talked about, it's the idea that she is sexually attracted to bladed weapons. Luvia being the one to spread those rumor did not help

"We'll see about that when I cut you to pieces, you spoiled potato"

"You wound me with your words more than your blade, Sheero~oof!"

She winced as the redhead roughly shove her away

Looking at Shirou's stone cold face, a small smile bloomed on Luvia's face.

As they are both mercenaries from the Clock Tower, the two girls have had a long standing rivalry since day one. Luvia would consistently bug her for a fight. Shirou in turn tried to ignore her. That has been their relationship until now

Yes, but that would be boring isn't it? Sometime it is best to switch it up a bit. Make things more interesting that way

"Give it all you've got, Shero! Show me what the child of the Magus Killer is capable of!"

Her only answer is a knife to the face, one that she blocked with laughter

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Looking out the window to which Shirou and the Edefelt heiress Luvia had finished their last match, I contemplate the progress my daughter had made