Fate/Zero: A Different Path

Chapter 22

The night shine it's ethereal moonlight on us. Down below the grass plain, Kotomine Kirei stood behind the imposing figure in front of me

Her dull brown eyes observed me blankly. She turned her head moments later

"Remember the plan, Asasssin"

The Servant merely tilted his head as the nun disappeared into the shadow. Standing across from them, I calmly assess our situation

This is not good

Having somewhat played the Zero Accel Order Singularity in Grand Order, I can be said to have knowledge of this particular Assassin in front of me.

The fact that he possess the same weaponry, fighting style, and Servant class only serves to cement it

The man is, without a doubt, the Counter Guardian named Kiritsugu Emiya

I found myself frowning

The problem is...is it Kiritsugu Emiya's future version, or is it mine?

Right now, I need to gauge his ability without endangering myself. See how capable he actually is before he can determine my ability. Kiritsugu Emiya is not going to be easy to get on the first try

Thinking so, I clenched my butthole and took a step forward.

Assassin mirrored my movement. Without a sound, I kicked the ground beneath me at the same time he accelerated forward

Our chant sounded out at the same time, almost blurring into one

[Time Alter: Double Accel]

[Time Alter: Double Accel]

My kick crashed against Assassin's armor plate. His fist, in return, buried into my face. 

Blades of gale lashed out as our surrounding exploded 

I broke through several walls and rolled to a stop from the impact. Without a moment's pause, the distinct shift of wind warned me of the following strike

Spitting out blood, I forced my body to stand up on unsteady feet and jumped away as his knife embedded itself into the wall where my head used to be. Even with enhanced speed, I could feel it slashing dangerously close to my face

I turned to look at the Servant with dashing toward me. He disappeared from my sight at the same time I pull out my own knife and swung it behind me, narrowly blocking his attack in the process as sparks flew from our exchange

Steel ground against steel. The non-reinforced metal shattered as I felt myself tripping backward, but soon quickly regain my balance through a backflip while simultaneously throwing my knife toward the Servant to slow him down

He blocked it with ease. Not sooner had I landed did Assassin closed the distance between us and dislocated my shoulder with a precise blow. I blocked his second blow with my Reinforced hand, skidding on the ground a fair distance from him

For a moment, we simply observe each other. I snapped back my shoulder at the same time he touched the spot upon which I'd kicked him

The brief bouts gave each party a chance to glimpse at their opponent's capability, and they did not waste it

"You're weak" He stated emotionlessly.

"I'm you"

"Exactly"

Assassin's hand blurred from their position. There was a click as i found myself staring at the SMG's barrel carried by him

[Time Alter: Double Accel]