A "Normal" Life with Servants

Where it all began...

A Bar is where many would consider a "Hang out" place for friends who wish to drink with their long time buddies. To a certain Male? It was a place to drown out the harsh life of his and forget all of his problems and worries. 

Currently, Y/N sat on the stool while rubbing his temples in. Everyone around him was either full-blown making out with their significant other, or just chatting with friends. Y/N? Well, he sat at the farthest stool away from other people which probably made him look like a loner, but are they wrong?

Taking a swig from the glass cup, he observed his surroundings before scowling at the couples doing "Lovey-dovey" stuff. To him, it was just a sickening scene, why? Well, He didn't even know himself. It was just a feeling that told him; "If you can't feel happy, why should they be happy?" It kinda freaked him out to the point he thought himself to become Mentally unstable.

Fortunately, It was nothing as his Doctor described it... Hopefully at least. A sudden buzzing emits from Y/N's pocket, he grabs his phone and looks at the caller ID to see his Best/only friend Andrew calling him.

"Hello?" Y/N said while downing another whiskey shot.

"Yo Y/N! I was wondering if you're free for tonight?" Andrew replied with an upbeat tone.

"Sure... I guess I'm free but why if i may ask." Y/N questioned while downing another shot and ignoring the disapproving look from the bartender.

"Well...uh r-remember when we used to binge-watch anime during sleepovers?"

Ah. So that's what he wants to do.

"You want to binge-watch... anime?" He questioned as he paid for his drinks before leaving the bar.

"Uh y-yeah! W-well... that's if you want to..."

"I guess we could... Its been a while since I last watched those Japanese cartoons---"

"ITS ANIME YOU FOOL!" Andrew loudly exclaimed which made Y/N chuckle.

"And there's the weeb I know..." Y/N says as he parted the phone away from his ear to not hear the screams of his now angered friend. "Anyways... I'm gonna stop by the gas station for some snacks so I'll be a little late before I get there..."

"Alright! I'll wait for you here! In the meantime, I'll set up the living room and some drinks."

Y/N hung up the call and made his way to the nearest gas station. He opens the door as the sudden bell rings through the store which gets the attention of the cashier who now sits up straight. Not bothering to even bat an eye at the Cashier, Y/N grabs multiple chips, drinks, and candy. Even though he was struggling financially, He didn't give a damn and would worry about that later as he went up to the cashier who looked mildly bored.

"Jesus kid, you look like shit." The cashier said as he looked at Y/N who had bags under his eyes and small but noticeable white hair.

"Aren't we all?" Y/N replied as the cashier just scanned the object before looking at Y/N.

"Want a bag?"

"Sure."

Nodding, he put snacks in the bag as Y/N gave him the money before walking away.

"Just know you still have time to get your life together kid!" The cashier screamed out as Y/N just waved his hand.

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"You made it!" Andrew screamed out.

Y/N rubbed his ears. "Geez, keep it down will ya?"

Andrew sighed before letting Y/N inside who took off his jacket and sat down on the L-shaped couch. He observed his surroundings to see some pillows, blankets, and some popcorn and soda.

"You've prepared huh?" Y/N questioned.

"I guess I would say that I wanted the atmosphere to feel nostalgic. Like when we were kids." Andrew said with a smile as he rummaged in the kitchen for stuff.

"Nostalgic eh? I guess it kinda feels like it when we were kids, Just different places and equipment."

"Yup! Anyways---"

Andrew suddenly sniffs Y/N who looked at him weirdly.

"Uh, wha---"

Andrew raises his hand and observes Y/N from top to bottom. "Were you drinking out again?" Andrew suddenly asked which made Y/N flinch

"Uh... no?"

"..."

"..."

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"DUDE! I TOLD YOU TO STOP DRINKING!" Andrew shouted as he glared at Y/N.

"Listen! It was just for a couple of drinks! Work is stressful so I thought 'Hey! Maybe a drink could help me cool my head!" Y/N retorted as he glared at Andrew who scowled.

"You know drinking is bad right!? One day you'll end up dead in the streets bro. You gotta stop drinking that shit... I-I wouldn't want my best friend to die the same way my b-brother died..."

Y/N frowned as he looked at Andrew who sighed sadly before sitting next to him.

"Look... I'm just trying to look out for you bro... I wouldn't want you to make the same mistake my brother did..." Andrew mumbled.

A few minutes of silence pass as Andrew feels a hand placed on his shoulder. He looks to his right to see Y/N looking at him.

"L-look... I'll try to stop drinking if you want, but uh you'll need to help me since... Well, I'm gonna be addicted you know?" Y/N awkwardly reassured as Andrew grins.

"That's all I wanted to hear bro, I would most likely us to be old men cursing at each other rather than me visiting your grave or you mine."

Y/N smirks at the thought of two cranky old men cursing like sailors at each other.

"Anyways *Ahem* what Anime are we watching?"

"Well... It's an anime called "Fate" Andrew replied as he scrolled down some website on his laptop.

"Ok, what's 'Fate' about?"

"In summary, it's about a Master who controls a Servant or 'heroes of the past' to win the Holy Grail which grants any wish the victor wants."

"Historical figures huh? I guess that's cool..."

"Kinda... But uh... There's a twist to the 'Historical figures' or servants as they are dubbed"

Y/N raised a brow. "Ok? Hit me"

"Some... Historical figures are gender-bent to be girls...:" Andrew nervously said.

Y/N looked at Andrew with a weirded out face. "And Japan strikes again it seems..."

Andrew chuckled. "I guess so but that's just the tip of the iceberg. The lore on the other hand goes far deeper."

Y/N groaned. "Well, I want to skip the lesson professor, and get on with the Anime instead please."

Andrew nodded and started the anime as he looked at Y/N who now dumped the snacks from the plastic bag into the couch.

"Ok! First, we're gonna watch "Fate/Zero" then after that we'll ---"

"Hold on... How many spin-offs does this Anime have?" Y/N asked as Andrew chuckled in amusement.

"Oh Y/N Hehe, There's a lot more you don't know about 'Fate', my friend..." Andrew grinned as Y/N sighs...

While they waited for the Anime to load up, Neither Y/N nor Andrew would ever guess that this specific Anime would change the sad life of Y/N L/N... forever... until death.

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