Fate/Rider: The Forgotten One

Chapter 5: A Powerful Opponent

Artoria and Shirou are going on a date, spending time with each other which might me their last time together. Due to their last encounter with EMIYA, destroying Artoria magic circuits forcing her to put a large amount of mana just to keep herself in here.

Shirou: Saber here try this.

Artoria: Thank Shirou.

He handed her the ice cream, looking at it. She can't help but felt sad, worry and a bit disappointed.

Artoria: (Even with another chance, I still can't even get my hand on the grail... I really am pathetic. And not just that Shirou might be in danger after I disappear back to the throne of heros.)

She take a glance at her master who is still doing his best to be optimistic about their current situation.

Artoria: (Shirou is still a master and they might go after him after I disappear.)

She then remember what Archer said and continue to think, right now she just want Shirou to be safe. One of the most carrying and noble person she ever met, he might be weak but he have a heroic heart.

Artoria: Shirou...

Shirou: Yes Saber?

Artoria: I think we should-

???: What do we have here?

They turn to the direction of the voice seeing a figure in a white coat with blonde hair walking closer to them, the figure is known as Gilgamesh the King of Heros.

Artoria: Shirou...

Gilgamesh look seeing Shirou holding on to Artoria hand

Gil: Who said you are allow to touch my property, you filthy mongrel?

A gate way open up behind him as Artoria realize who this is, quickly turn pushing Shirou back as a sword is shot out almost hitting him, the blade cut off a bit of Artoria hair making her hair fall down from her normal bun.

Gil: You're really trying to protect that mongrel? That just make me want to end him even more.

More gate ways open behind Gil as the tip of swords and spears began to come out.

Artoria: (I need to protect Shirou. But...)

Artoria try using her mana to call out Excalibur but to no avail.

The sword began to shot at them but before it could hit, all of them was block by rose like energy shield, standing in between them is a familiar white hair servant with dual wielding blades.

Artoria: Archer!

Gil: Oh so you are the Archer servant huh? You got gut standing up to me.

He didn't say anything just stare at his opponent.

Gil: Not one to talk I see. Well then I'll just make this quick and end you right here.

Archer began to run towards Gil and throw both Kanshou and Bakuya at him before creating more and continue his attack. Gil counter by taking out his own swords and firing them at the project swords breaking them before taking them back to the Gate of Babylon.

Gil: I gonna say, you put up quite a performance... of a clown.

Archer then stop his assault and jump back getting some distance between them.

Gil: Oh? Did I really scare you that much?

Archer still didn't answer only smile before crossing his arms mimicking Gilgamesh stand and pose as swords began to project behind him.