Reunion After One Year

[011: Iskandar (Rider)]

[Character Information: A famous military strategist and politician in ancient history. He ascended the throne at age 20, unified all of Greece, and then led an eastern campaign, creating one of the few great empires in human history, profoundly impacting mankind's history. His dream was to see the end of the sea. Due to this persistent dream, even after their death, the wills of his soldiers still faithfully guard Iskandar.]

[Hidden Information: Locked.]

[Record Conditions (0/3)]:

[•Gain the approval of the King of Conquerors. (Incomplete)]

[•Defeat/Kill Iskandar. (Incomplete)]

[•Defeat the Noble Phantasm 'Ionioi Hetairoi' without using Reality Marble. (Incomplete)]

[012: Waver Velvet (Youth)]

[Character Information: A young Clock Tower student once overflowing with confidence. He submitted a thesis critiquing the concept of aristocratic bloodlines to Kayneth, the leading figure of aristocracy and was publicly humiliated. To prove himself, he stole Kayneth's holy relic and secretly came to Fuyuki City to participate in the Fourth Holy Grail War.]

[Hidden Information: Locked.]

[Record Conditions: None.]

***

"Onii-chan, is that red-haired man really the legendary Alexander the Great?"

The silver-green motorcycle had already left the forest and was slowing down, travelling along a dimly lit street. Miyu sat sideways in her seat, looking up, seemingly still able to see the chariot shining with lightning in the starry sky.

In front of her, Sakatsuki, feeling the cool night wind, laughed softly.

"What's wrong? Does it not seem like him?"

"Well~"

Miyu, now out of her magical outfit and wearing what seemed like a school uniform, blushed slightly and shook her head.

"It's just… it feels so… strange."

"Really?"

Sakatsuki's laughter echoed in the wind.

"The shining stars of history, their originally unrelated paths converge in this small city. They converse through the clash of swords, singing of their lives at banquets, freely pouring out their brief second lives. And we, these small humans bathed under the stars, can stand side by side with them, fight against them... it truly is a strange feeling."

"The night is still young, Miyu."

On this quiet night before the storm, the most special Master of this war spoke his wish to his equally unique Servant, his sister.

"With anticipation and joy, let's enjoy this dreamlike journey together."

"Mm..."

After a soft reply, Miyu turned around, wrapping her hands around Sakatsuki's waist, feeling the reassuring aura of his presence.

Even though her memories of the past were blurry, the girl still knew clearly who the person she needed to protect was.

"Look, Miyu."

Her brother's call made her snap back to reality.

Following the direction of Sakatsuki's finger, Miyu suddenly widened her eyes and let out a small exclamation.

"Wow..."

Kawasaki had been driving forward, the buildings on either side of the road now gone, and the gentle sea breeze brushed past her cheeks.

They were now on the Fuyuki Bridge, a bridge spanning the entire length of the Mion River near the mouth of the sea. Looking out from the bridge, the spectacular scenery of the water and sky blending together was laid out before them.

Beneath the bridge, the Mion River shimmered under the brilliant starlit sky, giving off a dreamy glow.

"If it were daytime, it would look even more amazing."

Sakatsuki turned his head slightly, looking at his sister's shining eyes and smiled contentedly.

"If we have time tomorrow, let's go farther and I'll show you the real sea."

From beginning to end, Sakatsuki never forgot the wish of the man who gave everything for his sister, the wish made before his consciousness faded.

He promised to show Miyu the sea, so Sakatsuki would take her to see it.

Even though this war was filled with cruelty and bloodshed, even though Miyu had lost her past memories, she was an anomaly summoned by Sakatsuki.

In the following time, the two siblings did not speak again. The sound of the Kawasaki engine was gentle as it carried them across the Fuyuki Bridge, eventually stopping in front of a Japanese-style mansion.

"Get off, Miyu."

Sakatsuki took his sister's hand, snapped his fingers, and the silver-green motorcycle disappeared, turning into magic particles that dissolved into the earth's veins.

"Where is this, Onii-chan?"

Miyu curiously looked at the door, which was distinct from the surrounding buildings. After removing her magical girl transformation, she nearly appeared like an ordinary person.

"Is this our home?"

"Home... well, I guess it's something like that?"

Sakatsuki thought for a moment but did not deny it.

"But others are living here. Besides a middle-aged man, there's also a little girl I rescued. Miyu, you should be prepared to make friends."

"Eh?"

Miyu froze, quickly becoming flustered.

"But... I..."

Before Miyu could react, Sakatsuki stepped forward, knocked on the door symbolically, then unlocked the magical lock and pushed the door open.

What greeted him was an extremely enthusiastic strike!

Clang!

The double swords clashed with a kitchen knife infused with dark energy, both shattering. Sakatsuki raised an eyebrow and advanced, watching as the broken swords reformed into a fearsome blade that slashed toward the black knight.

Boom!

The small entryway trembled as the clash sent shockwaves. The giant swords screamed as they cut toward the knight but were blocked by the knight's gauntlets, which squeezed tightly.

Feeling the control of the weapon slowly shifting to the opponent, Sakatsuki stepped forward, released his swords, and didn't care as they fell into the enemy's hands. He charged in, slamming his shoulder into the knight's abdomen.

With the sound of the knight's armour shaking, the black knight staggered back a few steps without even groaning, twisted his waist, and swung his swords at Sakatsuki's neck and chest!

"Stop it, Berserker!"

The man's scolding voice came late, and upon hearing the Master's voice, the black knight's fiery red eyes blazed even brighter, but he finally lowered his hands. The broken swords fell to the ground with a clang and dissipated into magic.

"Onii-chan!"

Only then did Miyu snap out of her daze and hurriedly run to hide behind Sakatsuki, tightly gripping his clothes.

She never imagined her brother was not only so skilled in magic but also capable of facing off against a Servant in close combat, even overpowering them!

Sakatsuki patted Miyu's head, then looked past the black knight toward two figures standing behind him.

On the left, Kariya Matou, with three marks on his hand, and beside him, a shy Sakura Matou.

A year had passed, and the two men, each with a girl they wished to protect, reunited in the entryway.

And the first thing they said upon meeting again was.

"Yo, isn't that Kariya? Been a few days, and you've let yourself go?"

"Get lost!"