FGO : Void (Discontinued) (Up For Adoption)

Singularity F : V

Chapter 5 : Fellow King

The group's trip to the mountain was primarily awkward,with the knowledge that their next foe is nothing to be careless of.Except Caster and Ruler,as one was already experienced with Holy Grail Wars and the other showing barely any emotions.

Ruler,even as a wise and smart king,was getting impatient,so for boredom,he asked one question.
"Master,what is that creature on your shoulder?Even in Hallownest,i never saw one of this kind."

"U-uhm,you can just call me Ritsuka,eh-eh..."The Magus was uncomfortable being called Master."And this creature?He is called Fou."The animal on question was intrigued on being the center of attention.

"Mind telling me of what species of beast are they?"There was an hint of curiosity behind that white mask.

Ritsuka thought for a moment to find an answer,but then,be realized that even he didn't know.

"Fou is Fou, Ruler-san." Mash answered for him,which he appreciated,bu that didn't answer the question-

"...Ok then."

Ritsuka thought that maybe he was the only that didn't understand.There were spiritual heroes and gods,so,that wasn't really surprising.

Besides, Fou was probably a weird mystical pet that they liked to kept around.

"Fou." Ritsuka turned his head around to see the white fluffy face staring at him intensely.Maybe he didn't like being called a pet,but who knows.Then they started a staring contest.Maybe the animal just wanted to play.

Ritsuka felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up as he stared at the small animal, electing to look away, he missed Fou's look of triumph at having won the stare down.

"Through there." Caster pointed towards the mouth of the cave as the group came to a stop. "The Greater grail lies at the end of that system of tunnels, right underneath the mountain."

"And...Saber is there..."The young Magus was profusely sweating, knowing what was in the end of the cave.

The Ruler, noticing this, entered a mental battle.He wasn't really a people person, just by looking at his past,but still,he wanted to help his Master,who showed genuine respect and care towards him.So, trying to leave the past for a moment,approached Ritsuka.
"Don't worry.We will come out of this alive.As a King,i won't allow you and your friends to be harmed."

"Yeah..." Ritsuka nodded, then gave Ruler a smile

Suddenly,a voice that the group didn't recognize,made itself know.
"Well...I didn't expect you to come here."

The group turned to see a tanned man with white hair standing atop the outcrop. A black tight-fitting combat vest, dark trousers with steel boots was his primary look A torn red waist cape was fluttering.

Grey eyes narrowed at the group as the man uncrossed his arms.

"Ah!The gatekeeper?"Caster guessed,while twirling his staff around.He was edging for a battle.

"Ho?" Archer titled his head "I underestimated you dog.You appear smarter than you look."

Caster's eyes were shining with a murderous intent,while the atmosphere was chilling."What was that, bastard?"

"While I'm having fun insulting you,i have a job to do.So,stand still."The man grabbed a bow in one hand and the other grabbed a sword that spawned with blue lights.

Ruler watched with intensity as the Servant,that most likely is Archer, proceeded to knock the arrow into the bow and pull back the string.

Archer was about to release his 'arrow' when a voice cut through the air "Ath nGabla!" Caster cried out as he slammed his palm into the ground. Archer stopped his movements, fixing Caster with a look of disbelief for a few moments before his expression flattened out.