@imperishablesxccubus
❛ We will do what we always do. Deny, half-apologize, and then go silent awhile. ❜ To Romani
Gloved hands clasped together, elbows resting on the table as his gaze is fixated on the screen for no other reason than not wanting to look at anything in particular – the colorful desktop featuring a virtual idol was ridiculously inappropriate considering the gravity of the fallen angel’s words.
King Solomon was loved by his wisdom and kindness, yet not a single one of these characteristics was of his own choosing – unemotional and inhuman, he was stripped of his ability to sympathize with the sorrows and joys – unable to experience what truly means to be human, yet who loves mankind. Someone who come off as insincere, a coward who doesn’t wish to experience sadness and opting to be superficial.
❝ Sounds about right. ❞ he breathed mindlessly. Making decisions was nerve-wrecking, enough to cause him to paralyze in fear. The King of Mages was their enemy and Solomon’s main spouse – ex-wife? – was looming by his side. There were so many thoughts going on in his mind, many things that Romani should say – but what to say? Fear permeated his waking hours, every drop of encouragement was consumed with unparalleled greed.
❝ There is regret both in words said and left unsaid. It is a matter of picking your poison of choice…or both. ❞
Some people are just gluttons for self-punishment – and it was yet another thing that Romani was greedy for despite being too cowardly to endure going through it.
What a strange island. And she was in the absolute worst situation.
Here Emma was on the brand-new island of Hawaii, surrounded by enemies and no allies in sight. To top it all off, there was this air of stress looming over her that she couldn’t shake. Something that felt... angering and desperate. She couldn’t even contact Da Vinci, the connection kept cutting out. But then she saw something even stranger than the island itself.
It was a woman... just lounging by the water. Emma looked so confused, but given the fact she wasn’t attacking right now, she must not be overly hostile, right...?
Emma took careful steps toward her, trying to catch her attention.
He’d been walking for a very long time. The constant encounters with the Berserkers – both wildlife and Shadow Servants – was taxing on him but nothing compared to the mental exhaustion. Everything was so oppressive, it was hard to breathe and to think straight. To make things worse, there was a bright light and suddenly his Servant was gone --- Mordred was nowhere to be found and now he was in dire straights: he had no idea what happened, but he was guessing that Yuuki probably needed the assistance.
「 It is ok, I can handle it by myself for a while. 」
After all… He did left Saber behind once and made it out somehow. Shirou should be ready to deal with a situation like that, he was originally planning to fight on his own before Da Vinci-san insisted on him summoning. He didn’t deserve to be a Master…
His negativity was interrupted once he stepped out of the jungle upon a barren land with an odd visage: was it a tiki hut? Wow, a Berserker-ridden island was literally the last place he would expect to see a tourist trap shop. As it got closer the could read finally read the plaque: “Na’amah Beach Goodies!” in a cheery tone! Cheap merchandise with sunglasses, bad shirts and chitzy keychains were in full display, including a mannequin with a shirt saying “I went to the Berserker Island and all I got was this stupid T-Shirt”.
…Why?
The boy approached the Caster, longing on a chair in the outside (despite the lack of a proper beach), wearing a swimming suit, sunglasses and holding reflectors in an attempt of getting a tan.
❝ ......... Caster. What is the meaning of this? ❞
❝ Tsk. Is this really a shop? ❞ the blacksmith grumbled after the group had left. With one of the Na’amah’s Masters joining the fray, she was free to go and have a taste of the action alongside the boy and Jekyll. It was a good thing that Muramasa also had the Territory Creation like Casters do – that meant he would be able to maintain its proprieties as a mage workshop even if it was a questionable-looking like that. “Na’amah Beach Goodies”? A tiki hut? That was certainly “CCC”: Chintzy, Corny and Cringe. Not to mention that he was left to organize the supplies brought during the Rayshift by himself.
❝ Nostalgic, you say? ❞ he could feel the owner of his body – someone who worked with stocking, huh? Well, Murasama better get started, the shop wasn’t going to get ready by itself.
This is the first part of the log of the fight against Heracles ( @gemsofchaldea ) for the Berserker Island event. The current participants are Caster Na’amah ( @imperishablesxccubus ), Shirou from Prisma Illya (myself) and Hyde, with more participants coming later. (also an early arrival)
It has been optimized for clearer reading, but it should be noted that every line is a different poster/character. Published under permission for posterity and keeping people updated. Under the readmore due to length.
It felt as if every step was it's own tremor, the very island itself seemingly shaking just from the power and fury of this one servant. A servant so famous and well known that even the most sheltered of people would have likely heard his name once or twice. The great Heracles, known for many amazing feats, feats so amazing that they impressed gods themselves. But like with many stories, there was also tragedy. The hero had once been driven mad by a goddess, killing his very own family while mad. Once again this berserker was "blessed" by the very same goddess. Given even more power than usual.
"▃▃▅▅！"
The beach. It was where the Chaldeans had set up base, so he should go there first. Crush them immediately. After all it's not like they could stop him, right?
It was a rather eventless Rayshift – Shirou didn’t bring any Servant with him, knowing that three of his were there, the Master could meet up with them if necessary. Moreover it felt weird having someone else fighting for him, his Grail War was different than most. With him, a pseudoservant that was also a version of himself—how odd, but you do what you gotta do. Na’amah’s familiar visage was a welcome sight, he smiled was approaching the hut
As a pseudoservant Muramasa had all the benefits of a regular servant, carrying boxers of extra supplies “Hey, Caster. Did ya order stuff?” he grinned “I’m here to watch the shop for ya.”
“...Do you feel that?” Jekyll inquired
Why is Na’amah wearing a leather one piece riding suit with heels? Don't ask questions. She turned to look at Saber and nodded with a flirtatious wave! “Saber~! Yes I ordered some supplies. I'm supposed to make this an actual base, but I figured humor was better suited! “ She put a hand on her hip as she smiled at her Master. “ Master! Welcome. I've been sitting with this dull Assassin over here, bored out of my mind! I'm so glad you came!”
“ Berserker, actually. “ Jekyll corrected her
Na’amah rolled her eyes. “Sorry, Berserker.”
She pretended to whisper to Shirou. “Could have fooled me, I miss his actual Berserker side. He was fun”
“ Eh, humor never hurt anybody. Gotta have something to identify your brand.” Muramasa placed the large, heavy boxes by the hut “ Brought lots of medical supplies.” looking at Jekyll, he added “Nothing that can give you a high, kiddo, unless you want to test your luck back at home.”
“ So, how are things in general, Caster? Sorry I took so long to come “ Shirou asked Na’amah
Opening one of the boxes, Muramasa showed something else “I snuck up some booze” he offers Jekyll
“Things are looking well for the most part.” Does she tell him? No, it'll be fine. ” Yuuki and her Saber left just a bit ago to rendezvous with Shirou and his new Servant. But things are doing just fine. “Na’amah began to look over the boxes, and waving her hand they started to unpack and be put up. “The Medical supplies are going to come in handy, thank you Saber.”
JEKYLL ROLLS HIS EYES. “He's only fun in moderation.”
“Also, thank you? I'm fine? “ he isn't THAT bad.
“ The moderation part is when I choose to be near him. “ Na’amah grins.
“ Then I shoulda keep it with me?” Muramasa teased
“... Isn't your body under the legal age for drinking?” Shirou pointed out
“Oh pish Master! Is this truly the time for worrying about that? If we aren't victorious, he won't have to worry about it! Humanity being incinerated and all that!” Na’amah interjected
Shirou smiled. Yes, he was messing with the other and Na’amah’s tone is just as equally joking.
“ I decided that you were uninvited to our drinking party after we are done. “ Muramasa was also joking
“ We are old enough to save the world but not to ruin our liver. “ Shirou chuckled and turned to Caster “Alright, you are officially freed of the babysitting and shop duties if you want to, Na'amah.”
Na’amah jumps up like a girl. “Yes I'm so thrilled! I am not wanting to stay here! I haven't fought in so long, I'm just dying to throw my daggers around!”
“I have been itching for action for some time now. We can’t have everybody else having all the fun, right? “Shirou had promised himself: never again he would stand idly when others were fighting
“ Jekyll-sensei, would you like to join us?”
“Ooh~! You're my favorite Master! I cannot wait! “ Na’amah knew she wouldn't be waiting long, but she didn't want to spoil the fun. In fact, if anyone had noticed she did already have a few daggers sheathed on her side.
thinking emoji “Hmm... Sure. I might not be much help, but I don't feel right sitting around like this.” Jekyll said
Shirou smiled “ I feel more confident having your support. We are stronger together than individually, right? Just you know, I'm not a very good master and I can't give you any support on that front. I'm more used to do the fighting myself . Is that ok with you?”
“ I'm sure you're fine. Whatever it is, I'm sure we'll handle it. “ Jekyll smiles back!
Shirou offerered his hand to shake” I'm looking forward fighting by your side, Jekyll-sensei” to which Jekyll shakes back
“ Ooh, you are always like that aren't you?! Both of you saying you're Bad Master. “ Na’amah sighs, shaking her head. “As a Caster from before the age of man, I am able to support you even if you're doing most of the fighting. I won't hesitate to do all I can!”
Shirou shakes Jekyll's hand and turns to Na'amah. Is she mad? “Ah, I didn't mean like that. I'm not a proper magus and last time my grail was was different so I don't know how a ‘proper’ Master should be, nor I can't do any complicated stuff like healing. All I can do is to go in the frontlines”
“ That's more than sufficient! I promise not to drain you~! Otherwise I'll disappear, right?” Na’amah tries to act like she's out for her own benefit, but she's more concerned about his health. “Fret not, Master! Your Reliable Caster is here!”
“ Could you help me out with some reinforcement and protections? Before I could install the Archer card and my body worked more or less like a pseudoservant's. But, as I am now, I'm a ordinary human” Shirou massaged the nape of his neck
“ Piece of cake for me! I will do what I can to keep you safe while you fight.” And with a snap, Na’amah activated the magic. Reinforcing his body to be able to withstand servant attacks. As for protections? That will be trickier. Depends on what is necessary for fighting the newest servant. But for now, we will definitely increase those defenses!
Shirou could feel Na'amah mana and spells running throughout him, the young master looked at his own hands, opening and closing them “ Thank you, Caster. I think we are ready”
Na’amah grinned “Of course! We are going to be just fine! I hope you don't mind being knocked around a lot~!”
Heracles took his time (Mun being at work does that to a servant) arriving. After all there was no reason to rush. Run, walk, or even crawl here there wasn't much they could do. He was here to wipe them out and he was going to do that. It didn't matter how long it took him.. Hefty sword dragged behind him, leaving a wound in the earth itself
“ ... I got a bad feeling about this “
Soon as Shirou was done talking, he could sense the ground vibrating. That REALLY wasn't good
“ Let's intercept it, whatever it is. We can't let it reach the base”
The Caster nodded. “Of course, Master~! Well then, watch the shop for me Saber~”
“ Have fun... In moderation. “ Muramasa joked but he was a little worried. Instead he keep on grinning “ Let me know if you need backup, I’ll hold the fort.”
Shirou looked at Na'amah and Jerkyll “ I’m bad at sensing others’ mana, so you’ll have to guide me. “Oh wait he could see the trail of destruction “Never mind “he starts running towards the enemy Servant
In her excitement Na’amah chose to run with him, nodding a goodbye to Muramasa. Might as well play along a bit.
Jekyll waves! oh wait they're running. “Wait for me!” runs with his little twink legs.
They were coming for him? How brave. Heracles expected them to run the opposite direction, then again anything still standing on this island is at least a little stubborn. He didn't bother running though, instead jumping and crashing down in front of them, ground crumbling beneath his monstrous strength. He lifted his sword, swinging it in a large horizontal arc in an attempt to strike all of them
“!!! “ Shirou could sense the enormous presence launching themselves at their direction, barely having enough time to jump back and brace himself, his arms crossed in front of his face to protect from the impact. Even as it didn’t connect, he could feel the pushback and almost losing his balance. A single blow or a close call could easily gut someone with ease “ ….eh he “smirked, getting excited now. “So you are the real thing, huh? I must say you are far more impressive up close. “ he could feel his mana running throughout his magic circuits
“Tʀᴀᴄᴇ ᴏɴ!”
The ground was shaking and so Na’amah’s reflexes kicked in and she just jumped into the air, seeming to float since she likes to hide her wings. Can't share all her secrets(even if Chaldea knows.) She was able to avoid the attack because of this, if only barely. “Master, I already boosted your defenses, it should give you maximum defense against our Friend here. What sort of support would you prefer~? Caster will do as asked~”
A series of swords are Projected behind the boy “Sᴡᴏʀᴅ ʙᴀʀʀᴇʟ! Fᴜʟʟ ᴏᴘᴇɴ! “ the many swords start flying towards the Berserker as Shirou watched “Hit him as hard as you can, Caster! If it is anything like the one I faced, we are going to have to kill him multiple times so be ready for a long battle”
oh jeez it's a good thing he wasn't caught up with them. Jekyll skids to a halt, maintaining his distance. yeah there's no getting around using his noble phantasm here. CHUG
"▂▂▃▃▅▅ーーー！!"
The one flying seemed to surprise Heracles, but not enough for any reaction on his part. He had two targets still on the ground after all. Oddly enough both of them seemed too weak to be a servant. How bold of them to face him then. Though, even without the orange haired boy being a servant he seemed formidable. He swung his own weapon, taking out the swords with the weapon itself and the force of such a strong swing. It seems like he has a target now, as he lunges for the boy, open hand reaching to grab him`
“Do you want me, tough guy? COME AND GET ME!” mana flooding his arm, Shirou rushed towards the Berserker with a roar and lunges against him – his hands Projecting the very same sword that Berserker is wielding!
Hyde roars, black miasma pouring from his mouth and charges at the other berserker. gogogogogo bite and kill
Heracles digs his feet into the ground, pulling back now to avoid getting hit in his own lunge, now choosing to attempt to block Shirou's attack. It seems like seeing somebody who can wield his weapon got a reaction out. Though he wasn't foolish enough to just ignore Hyde, instead aiming his grab for the rabid dog. Luckily with Hyde's charge that meant Heracles grabbed him by the mouth, teeth sibling into his skin. But that was some damage he was willing to take
their swords clashed and the boy kept trying to press on, growling some more as more swords were projected and flung against the Berserker. Shirou wasn’t going to be able to keep that up nor his strength was anything closer to the legendary hero's, but wanted to break the guy’s guard for Na'amah and Hyde!
Oh no I'm going to have to catch a mutt. Na’amah sighed, positioning herself to be able to hold him if that was the case. It didn't take her long to materialize balls of fire, about 4 of them and with a flick of her wrist she aimed them at Heracles. If only they had some chains to be able to hold him back. She didn't have anything that would be worth it, but if necessary she will do it.
Hyde responds by just biting *harder*, while clawing at Heracles' arm. he just wants to do damage; he doesn't care how. he's out for blood.
For a berserker, Heracles was pretty smart, which was about to be evidenced by how he used Hyde to smack the fireballs, effectively rendering them useless against him. It would also serve to damage Hyde, though with his regenerative ability that wouldn't take him out. Hyde was only so big though, meaning that the swords would make contact with Heracles, piercing his skin. It didn't seem lethal though, as the Berserker attempted to overwhelm the boy with his strength
Shirou knew that it was impossible for him to deal with Berserker’s sheer strength, even with Na’amah’s spell enhancing him. It was already very hard to deal with a human installing that guy’s card, the real deal was an entire other level! He freed his right hand, Projecting Bakuya and used it to STAB Heracles’ hand with all his strength before dismissing 9-lives and propelling back into the air
Once Shirou propelled back, cue another sword shooting forward. Na'amah had summoned one of her own weapons(Being trained in multiple forms of combat, she had different weapons she could use.). It wasn't necessarily enchanted or enhanced in any way, it was just a diversion to ensure Shirou's successful disengage.
“Bᴜʀsᴛ! “ Shirou cried, the sword stabbed onto Heracles exploded!
oh Hyde a fucking meatshield now. lucky for him he's not lucid enough to realize or care. he just keeps biting and clawing like a feral dog. he's regenerating almost as quickly as he's being hurt and OH GOD THINGS ARE EXPLODING
Heracles didn't let go of their own weapon, but they pulled their arm back, giving Shirou an opening. Grip around Hyde's jaw tightening as he swung Hyde into the sword flying towards him. He can handle a lot of hits but he didn't want to take all of them. Though, he wasn't expecting the sword in his hand to explode. He roared out, pulling his hand even further away from Shirou. Hm, it seemed like he was the most dangerous. With Hyde still in the air he soon swung the dog down, attempting to hit near the boy, since he couldn't reach him right now
“ Hyde! “ Shirou grit his teeth, worried about his ally but having more pressing matters. Once again projecting 9-lives, one hand in the handle and the other in the blade as using it as a shield “GET HIM!” he would allow Hyde to use it as a platform to launching himself against Berserker
Na’amah has a smug smirk, her hands flinging forward to point at Hyde. Now it was time for power ups! She would use enhancement magic upon Hyde so that he would be stronger and faster than before. Temporarily of course~! “Wonderful Idea, Master!”
aw fuck yeah. Hyde’s clawed feet find their way onto the shield and he takes this opportunity to pounce! literally! he still has a hand in his mouth but that's fine. he exerts enough force to bend Heracles' arm back into his face and knock him to the ground, releasing his hand from his jaw. kill kill kill kill murder kill
Heracles stumbled backwards, falling to the ground with an earth shaking thud. Luckily his grip didn't loosen so he slammed Hyde into the floor next to him. He was in a compromising position like this, even with his multiple lives, so he attempted to roll over away from the mutt. Though with the range those two had, he might not be able to avoid any attacks fully still
That was it! The opening! Pouring all the mana he could, Shirou was relying on Na’amah to assist him if needed “Nɪɴᴇ Lɪᴠᴇs: Sʜᴏᴏᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ Hᴜɴᴅʀᴇᴅ Hᴇᴀᴅs! “the oversized sword started to glow, the technique the bronze giant envisioned to kill the Lernean Hydra – a high speed series of eight strikes, targeting the upper arm, collarbone, windpipe, temple, diaphragm, rib, abdomen and thighs simultaneously, faster than speed of sound. Eight strikes aiming to destroy one eighth of Berserker’s body
Oh now she was really grinning wide. Na’amah had her own reserves of Mana, and was most certainly used her Charisma skill on her Master. Not only that but a wave of sharp feathers were flying down, easily avoided every movement Shirou made and focused on attacking the places that he wasn't. They don't do a lot of damage, but they're sharp and annoying in their own right. Like little knives flying into free skin if they make contact with their mark. Luckily Hyde wouldn't be hit, if he doesn't move.
Hyde's dumb so he moves. he's trying to get back to his feet, oblivious to the fact that it is not a good idea right now. he barely even notices the feathers as he gets up, but it does slow him down a bit, giving the others some time to launch their attacks before he charges in again.
His own technique, the Berserker roared in response. It was cut short though, by the fact that his wind pipe was quickly destroyed. He stayed still for a moment, unmoving on the floor as blood began to pool under his body.. But before long he jumped back up, in a sort of crouch position. While usually unable to heal it did seem as if his body was repairing himself a bit here, though not nearly quick enough. Luckily, Hyde was still right there! So he grabbed the tail of the beast and flung him upwards towards Na'amah
Na’amah was ready! Something told her he would fling the mutt at her! She braced for impact as she mutt was oversized and she was (barely) able to hold him and not stumble too far backwards while she was flying. “Man you need a mint and a bath!” She groaned, holding him until he stopped squirming so she could safely drop him.
the projected weapon shattered, the impact having Shirou be pushed back for a moment. Another weapon: Chrysaor, the golden sword of Sir Artegal given to him by the Fae Queen, said to be capable of cutting anything – time to put it to the test! “AAAAAAARGH! “ once again he lunged at Heracles, trying to slash the Berserker on the chest while it was still recovering. TWELVE LABORS. TWELVE LIFES. As long the boy could breathe he would take down a few of these lives!
you know when a cat is just fucking flailing to be dropped. that. Hyde does not understand that he will be dropped if he calms down.
Na’amah drops him anyways then.
They were much more persistent than Heracles figured, though they were smart to go all out from the get go. With the damage he endured he was slowed for a moment, making him unable to intercept the young master, weapon missing him by a fair amount. Which meant that the boy would keep his word, and take another life of this monster's!
The golden sword shattered upon use, hundreds of small fragments flying in the air. The boy knew he had to keep pushing “Na’amah! Shield us! “mana crackling as he projected a bow, taking some distance. A sword formed, twisting into a thinner form – an arrow. Shirou could sense the synchronized magic circuits flaring up, along with the corners of his skin burning. It was too extraneous on his body, in the past he was able to draw upon his younger sister’s mana but now he was down to his own reserves “Just stay dead already! I ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏ sᴡᴏʀᴅ --- Cᴀʟᴀᴅʙᴏʟɢ! “ the arrow was fired at close distance, a rainbow faster than sound aimed at Berserker’s head
The booming reverberation of something breaking the sound barrier was heard long before its light
He’d been in contact with the boy via their link, coordinating an attack. Taking aim from his advantage point elsewhere on the island, he didn’t need to be anywhere near the vicinity. It was a matter of pinpointing where Shirou was and locating their target” I ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏ sᴡᴏʀᴅ -- Cᴀʟᴀᴅʙᴏʟɢ! “ Archer fired the same moment as the boy, his far more refined arrow easily going March 5, March 8 and increasing! The rainbow pierced throughout the entire island, aimed straight at Heracles’s heart from behind, causing a massive explosion upon contact! If the boy and his allies doesn’t have any protection…Well, that would be unfortunate
Luckily Na'amah had dropped Hyde in time to focus back on the fight. The Mutt was no longer her priority, not that he was ever high on the priority list for her to begin with. She had a moment where she realized rather quickly what his aim was, and she acted just as fast as he called her name. What a weird sensation, to be on the same wavelength as another in this way. Just to be the most sure, she appeared next to her Master and threw her hand out in front of her, activating a shield to protect them. Light, debris and what have you would fly right by them. Of course, Hyde would also be protected in his own shield. Let's just hope the Mutt knows to not move. (Kidding, even if he moved the shield would follow, but she'd be pissed she'd have to split focus.)
Hyde doesn't know shit, my dude! luckily, he landed flat on his back and is incapacitated for a few moments anyway.
It was now a battle of endurance, a war of attrition. Would the lives of the hero run dry first, or would it be the boy's mana? He was giving it his all yes, but that just assured he would run out quick. He was injured as is, and repairing himself from before. Most servants wouldn't have much of a chance here, being stuck with only one or two noble phantasms, but that boy could make a few. Even knowing the deadly attack was coming the servant ran forward, seemingly desperate to get a hit in on him! Luckily not only was he shielded, but Heracles was attacked. Both blows connecting and freezing the beast in his place. He fell to one knee, using his weapon as a support to hold himself up. He was silent now, one knee pressed into the ground.
For a moment Shirou was afraid that he would be pulverized by his own arrow and Archer’s, but Na’amah’s defenses were on point, crouching and planting his feet on the ground as an attempt to don’t feel as much feedback – it was still a massive amount of energy. Still, it was no time to celebrate yet: he would only relent when seeing the bronze giant disappear. The patches on his own skin slightly larger now but he wasn’t thinking about that: he had to destroy that thing. The burning sensation made him want to scream as he projected a holy sword – one that shouldn’t exist anymore. With ragged breath, he held it with both hands and waiting to see if the Berserker was still alive…
She did not release the shield, as she was sure there was more to it than this. She continued to hold her hand outwards, blue hues slanted as she stared him down. It would be in his best interest to just die, but Heracles was not hailed as one who gives up easily. She took a moment to look back at Shirou. Her Master wasn't doing well, and while she was able to have her own reserves, she was worried more about him. A small gust of wind would happen near Shirou, giving him possibly a breath of fresh air as she worked a bit to help ease his pain. Even if it was just to sort of trick his body into thinking it wasn't feeling it anymore. He'd certainly feel it later. “Master. Rely on me a little more. You don't have to do it alone.” She knew her words may fall on deaf ears, but she knew she had to say something.
Breathing became slightly easier for Shirou when he started to feel Na’amah’s mana throughout his body – he could tell his magic circuits were still burning, but the pain was gone for now. Ochre gaze fixated on Heracles, never leaving him “ I’m not alone. I got you and Hyde with me. Please support me a while longer, Na’amah. “
His eyes were closed, the Berserker watching his own eyelids. If he was breathing his body showed no signs. It was still as a statue. Suddenly though, his eyes shot open, roar once again deafening all near him. Strangely enough, he didn't actually attack Shirou, instead he hopped back before jumping into the air, weapon held tightly in his grasp. If he was able to stay away from Shirou's attacks, he might be able to just exhaust his mana. So he was going to focus on the support now.
That guy! Berserker was smarter than Shirou had anticipated – yet unsurprising. He knew to don’t count a Servant out without seeing it disappearing. Was Berserker going on defensive? The boy wasn’t impatient by any means, but he was getting annoyed “ Oh no you won’t! I ᴀᴍ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴏɴᴇ ᴏғ ᴍʏ sᴡᴏʀᴅ ---”the blade started to glow with golden hues “ Cᴀʟɪʙᴜʀɴ! “a massive amount of mana was drained from him, even under Na’amah’s spell’s influence he could sense a tinge of pain, the warmth sensation of burning from the inside out. The sun shone brighter for a moment, as if shining for the sword and its wielder – the sword of selection, the lost sword of King Arthur that preceded Excalibur. A concentrated beam of light exploded towards the Berserker, the weapon shattering into a mission pieces while using and Shirou’s hands’ veins following suit
The Caster had been so distracted by Shirou she hadn't realized the Berserker had started an attack towards her. She was able to hold the shield but not against a third attack. It shattered into millions of pieces, sounding like glass breaking. She barely had the time to summon a sword to her hands to barely guide the weapon away from Shirou. She had winced, blood splattering a bit before the light exploded toward the Berserker. She was hoping since his weapon was busy now possibly in the ground (although a portion of wing) that he wouldn't be able to defend himself against Caliburn. She was narrowly able to avoid both attacks at once. Instincts from her previous wars showing itself, to keep her safe, even if a few pieces of her were burnt from the holy light.
at this point Hyde's back on his feet! stupid and feral as ever, he charges directly at the other Berserker. he's gonna try to headbutt him.
Heracles moves quick, letting go of the weapon and rotating his body to make sure the boy's weapon hit parts of him he could get damaged without dying. One shoulder was turned to shreds by the holy weapon, and so was part of his chest. He didn't let this stop him though, as he oddly grabbed at what seemed to be air next to Na'amah. Of course he was grabbing for her other wing though. If blood stained the ground from his last hit then chances are she had something else he could damage on this side. Once he felt his hand close around something he twisted his body again, this time to pull Na'amah and damage the sword pinned wing further, and to plant a strong kick onto Hyde. It seemed like Hyde stood still for a moment, before being launched away from the force of the kick
“Na’amah!” `the boy cried, the blood splattering – was it hers or Berserkers? Ochre eyes burned with anger, hands never meant to hold anything projecting the trusty twin blades as he launched into the air, jumping onto Heracles’ backs and sticking both blades on the bronze giants’ back close to the neck with a roar, quickly jumping away and arming himself with a bow “Bᴜʀsᴛ!” the twin swords exploded once more as the boy fired an array of projected arrows, beams of crimson going straight for the Berserker
Hyde goes fucking flying, tumbling across the ground for a good dozen meters before a clawed hand is able to find purchase in the earth below and he brings himself skidding to a halt. He roars as he quickly regenerates some broken ribs, then begins blindly charging on all fours toward the other Berserker.
Na'amah lets out a blood curdling scream, the feeling of his hand wrapping around her wing. The last time she ever felt this feeling was a time she did not wish to remember. Her wings are a weakness, they're sensitive. She barely registered her Master's voice calling out to her. She felt like she was being ripped in two. She couldn't let the Berserker take her wing, and if she cut it off she'd be incapacitated. She had to let go of her weapon, the only thing keeping her in place and allowed herself to be dragged by him. Guess it's her turn to be thrown around.
Karna surveys the scene in front of him and sees the Berserker on a rampage fending off the others already fighting it. Clearly, this was getting out of hand. Spear in hand, he approaches the battlefield and prepares himself for an attack.
@imperishablesxccubus
"Oh Master~ Look! I can do this!" CUE A BIG PUFF OF SMOKE, and once it clears, Na'amah is now....MAGI*MARI~!
That means that Romani-san’s (ex-)wife is now his waifu too?
It probably makes for some...Interesting roleplaying within their chambers, but Shirou wasn’t going to say any of that aloud.
❝ So you can look like fictional characters too? It looks like you are having a lot of fun, Na’amah. What are you going to do with that now? ❞
