Fated Destiny

Fated Destiny Chapter Sixteen Old Rivalries

"Ah......Did I...... Deploy......My Noble Phantasm......?" Mashu said before crashing to her knees barely holding onto her shield. I rushed over to see if Mashu was okay. Caster was across from Mashu on one knee panting, he looked up and faced Mashu.

"...Whew, I thought you managed to save Only your own life, but to think you managed to save even your master." Caster said wiping his forehead before standing up and walking up to Mashu. I rested a hand on Mashu's shoulder as she panted heavily.

"Rejoice......No, guess that's wrong. Praise her!" Caster said. "This lady who has become your servant Is without a doubt a useable Heroic Servant." Caster said smiling.

"I never had any doubt that she was." I replied.

"Senpai......Just now, I......!" Mashu exclaimed.

"Yes you activated your Noble phantasm Mashu! Congratulations! I knew you had it in you." I said, I gave her a pat on the head. "Are you going to be okay?" I asked.

"Y-Yeah... I think I'll be okay..." Mashu said still panting. Mashu tried to stand, but her knees buckled and she fell back down.

"Fou, Fo----u!" Four came racing out of his hiding spot and rushed over to Mashu. I helped Mashu sit back up and Mashu smiled at Four and gave his head a pat.

"Hey Four... Glad to see you're alright! I activated my noble phantasm! Did you see it?" Mashu said smiling.

"Four! Kyu, Kyuu ~ !" Four replied.

"Yes Thank you Four! I was just glad I manage to protect Senpai!" Mashu said.

"Yes I'm glad as well Mashu, but right now I'm more concerned for your well being." I said concerned.

"I'll be fine Senpai! Honest!" Mashu tried to stand again, but her knees could barely push herself up.

"Alright Mashu, I think it's obvious that you can't even walk. So I'm going to carry you back to the raypoint." I said lifting Mashu up in my arms, Mashu let out a yelp of surprise and wrapped her arms around my neck.

"What of my shield?" Mashu asked looking over at it.

"I've got if for you, just worry about yourself for the moment Mashu." Caster said lifting Mashu's shield out of the ground and holding it with his free hand. "So where are we heading now Chris?" Caster asked.

"Like I said, back to the raypoint to report to the Director." I said turning around. I headed back for the house while carrying Mashu in my arms, Caster and Four followed behind. I walked across the barren field littered with bones and dying fires until I made my way back to pavement and headed back in the direction of the back alley, deciding it was best to come in the way we had left.

After tracing our steps back, we arrived in the alley way behind Sabers Master's house. I walk carefully while holding Mashu tight, to make sure I didn't drop her.I rounded a corner and walked down another alleyway until I came to the back entrance to the Saber Estate. I pushed through the door, ignoring the still lingering pain in my shoulder. I stood in the middle of the garden and looked around.

"Alright Mashu where is the raypoint?" I asked looking down at Mashu, Mashu looked up at me.

"Ummm I believe it is in that building over there." Mashu said letting go of my neck and pointing at the shed. I walked over to the shed building and I slowly let Mashu down until she was standing on her own free will, Mashu leaned on the doorway as I pulled it open. I peered inside, checking to make sure it was safe. Everything appeared to be clear, it was just an empty shed filled with tools and crates. I turned around to face Caster who was standing behind me holding Mashu's shield in one hand, and his staff in the other.