Fate Zero The Loyal Servant

Chapter 3(Rewritten 2020)

"Karsyn, my dear." She turns her head ever so slightly to acknowledge the Overseer. She knew better than too meet his gaze when he calls her. "Would you please go fetch the schedule out of my office?" She nods before leaving the room and from the shadows came Kirei Kotomine.

"It is foolish to have someone like her in this." He says voice tense. The Overseer sighs, losing that smile as he stares to his son.

"You barely know of the Grail War, yet to think someone who has been taught its entire history is a fool to be involved. You need to broaden your mind, my son." He gives his smile a sly smirk that transitions into a smile. "You should know that the Castor class has been filled." Kirei nods at his father's words before stepping back into the shadows and leaving.

"You can come in now," The door opens at the Overseer's words. Karsyn steps inside, walking over to place down a sheet of paper before him. "I shall not reprimand you for eavesdropping." She bows her head to him in thanks, though she hadn't been listening in. "Go to the Tohsaka Manor tonight. Tomorrow you will then go see Lady Irsviel upon her arrival at the airport. She'll be with Saber. You'll stay with them a day or two before moving on." He stares up at her and her vacant eyes. He grabs her arm roughly, forcing her to lean closer to him but still not meeting his gaze or showing emotion.

"You get one, and only one warning. If you step out of line and disobey a command you will be severely punished." He lets her go and she stands up straight. "Go."

He leans back in his chair as she vacates the room. He didn't trust her, no matter how many times they punished her for her behavior. She always reverted back to who she was before they took her. He hoped she'd be smarter and wouldn't grow an attachment to any of the Master's or Servants. How many of the human staff had they killed when she had been trained, and who else would die from her affection...

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Tokiomi sits in his study, night had begun to fall and he had a glorious view of the garden from his seat. The red jewel in the trap was set, and he was curious about how the Servant Assassin would enter his property. He pours himself a glass of wine when he feels a presence. He turns and feels his body go cold.

A pair of eyes glint in the shadows, and he wonders if Kirei had crossed him. Then they walk forward and the figure kneels down, the face of the intruder coming into the light. The eyes as green as before and just as vacant of emotion.

"Karsyn," Tokiomi says her name with a smile but he tries to calm his racing heart. He didn't sense her, or feel her presence. It was as if she appeared from thin air. "I was not expecting you tonight." He sips his wine, waiting for her to speak but she does not.

"Do you often remain silent when your Master is addressing you?" He questions trying not to seem curious.

"I have been trained to remain silent on most occasions, my Lord." She says voice as monotone as her expression.

"I shall give you permission to speak here then. I do not like a silent party." He leans his head in his hand as he stares at her. "You should also knock whenever coming into a room." She nods her head at his words. "Come here,"

She stands up and comes to stand before him. She stares ahead of her above his head, with her arms crossed behind her back. He studies the girl before him and he found himself curious what lay beneath her facial covering.

"Remove the covering," He orders and she doesn't show any emotion as she removes the fabric to hand around her neck. He found himself in shock of her sudden beauty.

"Is this why you're not allowed any sexual intimacy?" He questions her, a light laugh in his voice and face but she does not show anything. "Please do tell me why," He waits for her to speak but she does not. "Must I order you?"

Her eyes shift ever so slightly and he finds her gaze on him. Those green eyes were so devoid of anything it sends his body rushing with cold fear. He didn't sense any emotion from her but those eyes... she was filled with silent rage and he knew he'd be killed for seeing it... But just as quickly as she had met his gaze she was staring ahead of her once more.

"I am not allowed due to strict orders from the Church." She speaks and he nods, having to regain control of his fear. She puts the cloth back over her mouth and nose.

"That will be all. Go, wait in the hall." He motions his hand and she leaves in a moment. He sets down his glass and rests his head in his hands. Those eyes of hers...

~~~

The Servant Assasin leaves Kirei, running down the hillside through the trees and thicket to launch himself into the garden of Tokiomi. He flips through the air firing small stones, one breaks a red barrier gem. He lands in the blue flowers, the petals wafting up into the air. He identifies another red gem, this one protecting the manor. He strides over to it and fires another rock. This burst upon the impact of the stones shield and he gets a lay of the different protection barries around it. With an effortless movement, he is able to flow through the barrier gaps, firing a few more stones along the way to better navigate. Soon he stands before the centerpiece and reaches for the red stone that protects the manor.

"This will be easy," He smirks to himself his hand gripping the smooth red gem. But as his fingers lay claim to it, a spear breaks through his hand, destroying the stone and the pedestal it rested on. It trapped him there with new pain rushing through him with a shock.

"You are nothing but a worm." He stares up to try and see how had spoken. "Who gave you permission to look up at me?" At that spear, after spear rained down upon Assasin.

"No need... to fear that...he says?" He thinks with fear gripping his every muscle. Archer stands atop the manor, a glowing array of weapon portals behind him.

Then he cut down by a spear slicing through his face and killing him. More spears rain down destroying his body and the area around him.

"You are not worthy to look upon me. A filthy worm like you should be facing the ground, roll on your stomach, and die." Archer sneers down at the defeated Servant.

~~~

Archer materializes next to Tokiomi in his study. He hated to spend his time like this in the mortal realm. Though it had begun to intrigue him with all the modern technology and such, it was unspeakingly ugly. He knew the Holy Grail was an intrusting thing but he had little care for any of it. He knew that everything of value belonged to him and that no one else may claim to his things.

He leaves Tokiomi and materializes in the hall. He turns to look down at the girl who waits by the door. Her hands behind her back and eyes straight ahead. But as he finishes materializing she kneels to the floor, a hand over her heart and eyes to the ground.

"All you pathetic mongrels should greet me this way." He smirks staring down at her. "You're the one that was on Tokiomi's screen the other night." He says and she nods her head. "Answer me this, and I may let you live. Why should you be allowed to live?"

"King of Kings," she says and he places a hand on his hip waiting. "I am here to be your servant, and if it is your wish to slay me then it shall be done without you even having to lift a finger. I am yours, my King." He smirks down at her and nods.

"You shall be allowed to live, and you are far better a servant than Tokiomi." He leaves her there as he walks down the hall. She could be useful to him as he continues his stay here in this realm.