Fate Solicitude (Artoria Pendragon x Reader) (Saber x Reader)

Ruler [9]

Y/N: Astaroth!?

The boy emerged from the darkness and into the streetlights. He had his hands up as a gesture of peace, but Saber wasn't buying it.

Astaroth: Yeah, it's me. Saber, please don't slash me.

He tried to approach.

Saber: Get away from Y/N.

Saber swung her sword at him again and he quickly ducked and ran.

Astaroth: Saber, relax! Let me explain what I'm doing here at least!

Y/N: Stop calling her that! Who are you? Are you a Master?!

He dropped his arms.

Astaroth: I'm not a master, but I am here to help.

Y/N: Go away. I've seen enough action for one day, I won't ask Saber to hold back this time...

He stuck out his hand towards Saber and it started glowing pink. Within a few seconds, Saber was glowing pink too. The blood on her armor and dress started to fade away and the wounds she suffered were healing too.

Saber: You are using healing magic on me... Why?

Astaroth: I said I'm here to help, but you two won't let me explain...

He finished healing Saber and then healed me too. I was still in a little bit of pain, but the wounds were gone.

Astaroth: Do you trust me now?

I looked at Saber who still had her sword readied.

Y/N: No.

Astaroth: Fair... Saber, don't turn around!

I quickly looked over and Saber looked back to find that there was nothing behind her.

Astaroth: What the... I said don't turn around...

Y/N: Stop messing around, Astaroth!

Astaroth: I'm not. I was just testing how little you all actually trust me... Clearly not a lot.

He looked at me.

Astaroth: I bet if you would've told Saber not to turn around then she would've obeyed without hesitation... Lucky you, Saber.

**I'm too disoriented to understand what he's trying to do right now. What does he want?**

Astaroth: But am I allowed to say what I'm here for?

Y/N: If you knew what was going on down the street from here, you'd make it quick.

Astaroth: Archer and Lancer are fighting. Rider is on her way too. I already know this. That's why I decided to act now.

**Rider? I didn't know about any Rider... I guess Guan Yu's intuition was correct in telling me and Saber to run.**

He looked at Saber, then at me.

Astaroth: So are we ready to talk now? I've got time, I can wait. I don't know if you can though.

Y/N: Fine, go ahead.

Astaroth: My name's Astaroth, as you know. I know all about this was currently going on as well as each competing party.

Y/N: How do you know so much?

Astaroth: I'll get to that. I'm not here to interfere with you all participating for the Grail's favor, however... I'm sure you saw just a fraction of that golden-clad Servant back there's power...

Saber: I have fought him before in a previous war.

Astaroth: I know. The conclusion of your battle-