Fate/Stay Cursed: Cursed & Fated (FATE ROUTE) Yuji Itadori In Fate Stay Night

Chapter 7: Servant of the King of Curses

As I walked alongside Saber, alert for any sign of an evil presence as the gentle wind swayed the trees around me, I stopped suddenly, frowning.

"There's something around here..." I said as I looked through the forest. "Another curse, but I can't locate it. It's moving fast, or... it's hiding its presence."

Saber nodded, her senses heightened as she kept her hand close to the invisible hilt of her sword. "It could be a trap. We need to advance carefully."

We continued exploring the winding terrain, alert for any sign of danger. It was then that I noticed a figure ahead. I narrowed my eyes, recognizing someone familiar.

"Wait... Sakura?" I murmured, quickening my pace.

As we got closer, we saw Sakura accompanied by a little girl who seemed extraordinarily out of the ordinary. Her features were delicate, but what caught my attention the most were the translucent wings that rose from her back, shining with a faint, angelic light.

"Yuji-Sensei! Arturia-Sama!" Sakura exclaimed, visibly relieved to see us.

"Sakura, what's going on? What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school? And who is this girl?" I asked a bunch of questions while cautiously looking at the small figure next to her.

Before Sakura could answer, the little girl looked up and spoke in a soft, but strangely imposing voice:

"My name is Hana, Kurusu Hana..."

It was then that I remembered someone. That was the name of one of her companions/allies during the Slaughter Game. - "H-Hana?!" - I said without thinking.

Since I had returned to the past, I would obviously see my younger companions here in this reality. But what caught my attention were the two angel wings on her back, which meant that The Angel was one of the reincarnated ones.

Saber narrowed her eyes, feeling a different presence emanating from the child. "Okay, but what are you doing so far away, Sakura?" - Saber asked worriedly.

Sakura looked down a little embarrassed. - "W-well... I was kidnapped by a curse..."

Saber and I screamed. - "Kidnapped?!"

Sakura, still visibly tired, began to explain: "But then I defeated her with the help of this little girl!... She helped me when I was trapped there. Something protects her, something she calls 'Angel'. This Angel... saved her from a curse that attacked us."

I was in disbelief and observed Hana more carefully. - "Anyway, I'm glad you're okay, Sakura..."

Saber put a hand on my shoulder, interrupting the conversation. - "Yuji, whatever her origins are, she doesn't seem to be our enemy. For now, it's best to keep them with us."

A few minutes later...

As we walked through the forest, Sakura finally broke the silence, her voice carrying genuine curiosity.

"Arturia, why are you wearing armor? It looks so... medieval. Are you a Jujutsu sorceress too?"

I tensed, realizing that I hadn't told Sakura anything about who Saber really was. I glanced at Saber, who remained quiet, leaving the responsibility of the answer to me.

"Ah... Yes!" - I said trying to sound confident, although I was visibly nervous. - "She's a Jujutsu sorceress. Only... you know, from another country. That's why her clothes are different. In other places, sorcerers have their own styles, and... well, the armor is part of her style. England and such..."

Sakura raised an eyebrow, clearly finding the explanation suspicious. - "Sorceress from another country? Why didn't you mention that before? Since when are there foreign sorcerers?"