When Medea heard the footsteps of her enemy, she didn't even spare them a glance. Her hooded eyes were fixated on something else.
"It's taking form now... All I need are three more souls to increase its potency. Once I've eliminated Archer, Saber and that dog, Assassin, the Grail will finally be complete."
"I see your master has also decided to play along with your lunacy." replied Avantina, staring at Kuzuki Sensei.
"Children these days are so impertinent, I suppose I'll have to kill you as well."
"Ha! I'll definitely die, there's no denying that."
Shirou turned to look at his neesan and he saw adamantine determination in her eyes.
"But not today, and not by your hand."
The wind howled around them. Foreign, as if coming from a distant land. A swirling mass of dust and sand obstructed their view as Archer transported them away from the temple. When the dust had literally and figuratively settled, Medea opened her eyes.
"A Reality Marble? Your servant is a fascinating one, ojousan. Such a pity..."
Caster took flight, spreading her cape like the wings of a hellish butterfly. Scarlet and purple runes on the fabric further illustrated the image. Nine magic circles were conjured, ready to blast their targets to kingdom come. Archer let fly a flurry of arrows in Caster's direction but they were obliterated by the magic circles.
You vixen. You really have a huge store of mana to draw from, don't you?
"You're rather gracious to be leaving my master alone."
"Souichirou-sama has his own pride. I'm sure he'll finish off those children in no time. But if they get in the way, I can't guarantee I won't be tempted to inflict a wound or two."
Across the dunes, another fight was taking place. Avantina aimed carefully at Kuzuki, making sure she didn't hit vital spots. But this moving target was unlike any other. His speed and power by human terms had no equal, save for one now-deceased priest. Avantina switched to her katanas in close-quarters, warding off his punches as best as she could.
Shirou drew his own sword and came charging in to help his cousin. His presence allowed Avantina just one second to land a cut, but since the boy was not an expert with blades, his attacks could only serve as a temporary diversion. In moments, Kuzuki kicked him in the chest, sending him flying all the way into the fighting territory of the servants.
"Shirou!"
A punch landed on Avantina's swords, pulling back her attention.
"Do you think you have the time to be looking elsewhere?"
Avantina parried blow after blow. The teacher's attacks came with such rapid succession that she could only remain on the defensive.
Avantina pushed back hard and drew the semi-automatic, increasing the distance between them with suppressive fire. Then she raced towards the ginger-head who lay unmoved in the hot sand.
The thoracic cavity is broken.
Tears welled up in her eyes.
I failed you, Kiritsugu. I didn't protect him.
Shirou's chest started rising and falling. His mouth took in deep breaths and he shot up, awake and astonished.
Masaka. He's not suppose to be breathing anymore. Unless...
The ginger patted his chest and turned to look at Avantina, wide-eyed.
"Neesan?"
"Avalon..." gasped Avantina, the air stolen from her lungs instead of Shirou's.
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A Twist of Fate (Fate Zero & Fate Stay/Night:UBW)
Fanfiction(Rewriting on hold) Cover by ShimmerShey. Join our female protagonist, Avantina Turen, as she embarks on a quest of adventure, companionship and self-discovery. Involved in a war with a wish to end it, will she find her true purpose in love or a dif...
