Chapter 20 - Field of Swords

My life is my own so is my ideals as long as I follow them with my head held high, I'll have no Regrets.

Shiro Emiya

King of Swords

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Kiritsugu was running at top speed to the Church his wife Irisviel beside him, after they arrived at the Tohsaka Mansion, Irisviel got straight to work and gave even more medical treatment to Aoi and Rin, who in turn told them what Shiro was currently doing.

Thankfully Shiro did a good job at applying treatment to both Tohsakas and Irisviel quickly got free and followed him to the Church after leaving Illya there.

When they both entered the Church they saw Sakura lying unconscious on the podium (This is after Shiro arrived) sighing in relief they only took two steps when.

*WOOSH* *WOOSH* *WOOSH*

Three short swords, Black Keys impaled themselves on the ground in front of them.

Kirei: I won't be so content, Kiritsugu Emiya.

From the shadows Kirei Kotomine appeared with a taunting smile on his face.

How was this Possible!

Kiritsugu practically screamed mentality, he remembered that he killed this man! He crushed his heart with a bullet! No human could survive that!

Kiritsugu: The Grail!

Kiritsugu practically growled even now that stupid cup isn't leaving him and his family alone.

Kirei: I see that you are prespective as ever Emiya. God had really shined his mercy upon me by using his Holy Chalice to Grant me a new heart, Unfortunately I can't have you taking the Girl not now atleast.

Kiritsugu snorted, the man practically called the demon his God even though he knew the Grail was corrupted, Kirei a Hypocrite like he remembers and he needed to kill him so he could go to the girl.

Kirei: But I must admit, it is suprising seeing the Vessel of the Lesser Grail still alive, last time I swore I saw you getting devoured by the Mud. (Smirk)

Kiritsugu's hold on his firearms tightened, the man was purposely hitting a sore spot and he reveled in the negative emotion he was showing.

Well let him....this will be the last time.

Kiritsugu: It's good you're alive Kotomine but this time.

*CLICK*

Kiritsugu: You won't even have a body to revive in.

Irisviel used some her hair to conjure her bird familiars.

Kotomine also summoned his black keys.

The rematch had started.

-Shiro location-

After entering the portal Shiro found that he didn't hit anything, instead he found that he was.....

Floating

After opening his eyes Shiro was shocked by what he saw.

He was floating in a Gigantic Hall made of Gold and Silver Lining, the floor had piles of Gold, Jewels, Gems and other priceless things layed there like they didn't have much significance but what catched Shiro's eyes were the Floating Weapons.

All around him all types of exquisite weapons floated and at the end of the Hall there were Altars and upon them were also weapons but they looked more fine like they were of Higher Quality at the middle of the Altars were the Two biggest Altars one had a Golden Chain wrapped around it and the other one had some sort of Red Cylindrical "Sword" on it.

Suddenly Shiro's body Jerked.

Shiro: *Grunt*

Shiro's Magic Circuits activated without his consent and the Prana in his body was going wild, his soul and Origin were also shaking! the Prana moved towards Shiro's brain and eyes filling gaps and strenghtening them at Levels unheard off right down to the cells!

Shiro felt like his body was possessed his vision was swimming all over in rapid motion, Structurally Grasping the many weapons information and History along with his brain, every second that passed more information was received which in turn caused Shiro's soul to shake more.

The sudden influx of information was too much for Shiro to handle, he was having a splitting headache and wasn't even able to stop his screams of pain.

Shiro: AhhhhHhhhhh!!!!

-Reality Marble-

Eva had a serious expression on her face as she was witnessing how the fog that surrounded the Hill was growing turbulent like a condition in a Storm or Tornado but amazingly Eva wasn't affected by all this she knew Shiro's Reality Marble or Soulscape was undergoing rapid changes.

Honestly it wasn't like she wasn't ignoring what was happening outside but she knew that if Shiro needed to grow these types of Hardships were necessary but that still wouldn't have stopped her from going outside and making that Golden king's arrogance down a Peg or two.

But she didn't and her decision was right, just for the current result or that Eva knew one or two of Gilgamesh's secrets.

Eva: (But that still isn't enough, he needs a spark)

Eva extended her hand and from it a golden light came, for others the light would seem unimpressive but for strong Magi, Magicians and Ancestors would be shocked seeing the sheer amount of Mystery and power the light contained.

Eva: (There! it's done)

The light disappeared and Eva once again sat at the cliff.

She was now only a spectator, if Shiro succeeds he will gain a useful Power but if he fails then she can only pray for Shiro to survive his upcoming challenges.

-Back to Shiro-

Shiro's headache stopped some time ago but he couldn't get up from the ground as he felt weak, Avalon was helping him and in a few minutes his breathing became relaxed and he opened his eyes.

Shiro:...What the Hell was that....

Shiro wearily got up and looked around.

He wasn't no longer in the Hall instead he was in a barren field.

A Barren Field of Swords.

Shiro got up suprised, The field was barren and stabbed in the dirt as far as he could see were swords, ones of fine quality but were instead rusted, looking up he saw that the sky was clouded and the overall atmosphere was gloomy.

Shiro couldn't understand a small part of him was telling him that this place was familiar and "Right" for him but the majority as well as he himself was rejecting this place.

??????: How are you here?

Shiro looked towards the voice and saw a familiar Hill one that Eva usual sat on but this one was completely barren and lifeless and standing on top of it was a white haired man with tan skin wearing a black vest and red shroud.

Shiro quickly tensed and Structural grasped some swords to get a idea of what this place was but when he looked at their history he was shocked of what he saw.

Archer: Doesn't matter, for it looks like fate is finally smiling upon me.

The man manifested two curved short swords on his hands, Kanshou and Bakuya and when Shiro scanned them his doudths dispersed and his Shock became apparent.

Shiro: You're me!!

The man didn't reply, he only disappeared and reappeared in front of Shiro about to hack him.

Archer: Die!

Shiro instinctually traced the same swords and tried to block the future version of himself called Archer.

*TING* *SHATTER*

The strike was blocked but Shiro's swords shattered and he was pushed back by the resulting Shockwave.

Archer: Tell me! are you still following those childish Ideals!

Archer was relentlessly pursuing Shiro, whose own swords could bȧrėly take two strikes from Archer before breaking.

Archer: Look around you, this is what they got you!

Shiro didn't reply he was already trying his best to defend himself but his mind was replaying Archers life.

Finally Shiro's swords shattered once more and he fell down on his legs.

Archer: Do some good and die for both our sakes.

Archer raised Kanshou and hacked down.

*TING*

Archer was not suprised seeing his strike blocked but because the Kanshou in Shiro's hand didn't even have a single Crack after the strike.

Shiro: No....

Shiro used Prana Burst in his hand and pushed Archer back, who steadied himself and looked at Shiro suprised.

Shiro was looking at Archer with Rage and Defiance.

He has seen Archer's life and realized one thing.

Shiro: I'm not You!