Fragments of the Lost [Fate/Grand Order] [Abandoned]

Chapter 4

"I don't know why in your spirit others mattered more than you. Hey... Shouldn't you stop already? Don't you see that this ideal you follow is damaging you?"

"Something wrong, Ishtar?"

Ishtar opened her eyes as she groaned. Turning to look at the King of Knights who brought her back from a memory with the Red Archer of Chaldea.

"Mm. It's just a small headache I've received."

"Perhaps you should relax more." Artoria said with a smile.

"Yes... I'm trying but I'm having trouble finding myself be relaxed as of now." Ishtar said while she continued to float in the air next to the King of Knights who is in her summer spirit origin instead of her normal origin. "Speaking of which... I've got a question for you King of Knights."

"Please. Call me Artoria. A Goddess as yourself shouldn't be so entitled to speak to me as of royalty. Besides, I'm not one to speak to you formally as well now am I?" Artoria asked.

"Yes... I suppose you're right. I'm sorry... It's just that I'm still not used to this whole Pseudo-Servant thing you see. The body of my host that I'm using as a vessel of sorts. Some things are foggy and all... But it also makes me feel like I'm also her in a sense."

"I see. So you're having troubles because of the human being that you're possessing? Her personality and feelings are merging with yours in a sense are what you're saying?"

"Y-yes. Yes! That's exactly what I'm saying! Sigh Lately though I've been having many flashbacks. Presumably, they're from my host. Though I get some of them, the memories are quite foggy, and trying to remember brings a huge headache." Ishtar said, closing her eyes to ease the headaches she's receiving. "Also you, Artoria." Ishtar said.

"Me?" Artoria looked over to Ishtar with surprise as they both felt the wind hit them. The beach is quite the place to relax.

"Yes... My host... Rin Tohsaka. Have you had any connections with Rin in the past? I feel as if I know you... But at the same time, the memories of the magus are also a bit cloudy for me to think straight." Ishtar said.

"..." Artoria let out a small smile as she sat down on the sand. "Yes. I suppose the both of us were acquaintances once upon a time." Artoria said.

"R-really?!" Ishtar said surprised. She then lowered down to get near Artoria as they both continued to stare into the water. Watching some of the Servants who are in the water. "Tell me! What was she like? How did you two meet?!" Ishtar wanted to know more about her vessel. While also at the same time she wanted to at least get to know a bit of information so that she can see if it clears up some of the foggy memories of the human mage.

"I suppose you can say, that Rin was an ally of sorts back in the past."

"An ally?"

"Yes... To be truthful with you... I was once part of a Holy Grail War. Not one, but two... There were many other chances as well that I've been in the War... They were all different. But the Fifth Holy Grail War of Fuyuki was one that I would never forget..." Rin said with a smile.

"She was your Master. Wasn't she? That's why she feels a connection to you in some way, and so do I. So why didn't you talk to us when you first saw us?!" Ishtar yelled at Artoria. Only for the king to laugh a bit.

"Seeing how you look like Rin... And even her memories and body are influencing you as well... It brings me back to those days... Sometimes I truly wish I can be back in that house, with people that I once knew in that war." Artoria said solemnly.

"..."

"You truly act like Rin, Ishtar. She was always quite a stubborn and independent woman. She was strong and someone that shouldn't be underestimated. She was also very concerned about those around her, even if she says she isn't. She was also very hard-headed from what I can remember." Artoria said with a smile.