Chapter 34 - Opening the Heart/ Healing the Heart

(A/N: Sorry did a spelling mistake that's now fixed, Eleasia to Elesia, Pronunciation is same)

(A/N: Also suprise suprise this Elesia is a little different because she doesn't have the tattoos on her arms)

Elesia had heard about Kiritsugu Emiya, The Magus killer, how he was notorious for hunting Rogue Magi and Dead Apostles, How he was known to using unorthodox methods to achieve his goals, how he was known to being a nemesis to all beings that use Magecraft or Mana in general.

But for all intents and purposes.....This is not what she imagined, A man wearing an apron serving food to everyone on the table including her being the supposed Magus killer!?

If Narbareck saw the man she had tried to recruit like this then she might just go crazy.....Okay she is crazy, BUT YOU GET THE POINT.

But strangely she had an unspeakable urge to impress both him and the Beautiful white haired woman called Irisviel von Einzbern, even though they were Shiro's adoptive parents, she found they didn't treat him any less than their own daughter.

It actually made Elesia a bit envious, she had a family just like this, a happy one until Roa came along and tore it away.

Elesia shook her head, No not any bad thoughts and besides Shiro already said he wanted to help her in hunting Roa down, She and Shiro as they happily dismember Roa, now that was a happy thought that put a smile on her face.

There was a beautiful black haired girl with her hair in Pigtails wearing a Red full sleeved sweater and black skirt with kneesocks her name was Rin Tohsaka and apparently they had both came to the mutual agreement they were Rivals, In what she had no clue but Rivals none the less.

There was a blonde haired girl wearing a Blue colored Noble attire with her hair in drills, she was also a Rival. Name: Luvia Edelfelt

There was a kind looking purple haired girl with a Red side ribbon on her head, she seems to be Rin's younger sister Sakura Tohsaka strangely her hollow smile was giving her chills, But she was a Rival as well.

There was also Shiro's younger/older adoptive Sister Illyasviel Von Einzbern but even though she was also flashing a beautiful smile her smile had something wrong with it when directed at her, She had unknowingly categorized her as a Rival as well.

Now the last one on the table was perhaps the oldest aside from the parents, Shiro's Self-proclaimed older sister Taiga Fujimura but strangely.....why did it feel like she was looking at a fourth Grader, she didn't even deem her a Rival.

From the kitchen Footsteps sounded as Irisviel and Shiro appeared.

Irisviel: Elesia-San we hope you like our hospitality.

She said that with a kind and gentle smile befitting a Royal and would have been seen as one if she wasn't holding Shiro in a vice grip like Hug.

Even though the friends were watching this like a normal occurrence, Shiro was embarrassed since Elesia was also watching.

Irisviel: Muuu (Pout) But you've been gone for so long! I need my recharge of Shiro energy.

Shiro: (Eva! Please save me!)

Eva: (You're on your own Shiro)

Kiritsugu: Iri can you please let Shiro go, I'm sure the trip he went on was hectic.

Kiritsugu had said it like that since, Taiga was a normal person and shouldn't be aware of Magecraft.

Taiga: Sensei let Shiro go, I'm sure he's embarrassed being embraced in front of his "Girlfriend" hahaha.

Taiga teased Shiro and Elesia so that she could get a rise out of them and the girls she clearly knows all have feelings for her "Little brother" and like she predicted Shiro and Elesia both became like broken machines while simultaneously blushing but that was also.....the wrong thing to say.

She felt four different killing intents, as she looked at the girls who were giving her unusual (Downright Horrifying) Looks causing her to gulp in nervousness.

After that everyone got to their seats and started eating and the gloomy atmosphere lessened.

After dinner Taiga stood up getting ready to leave.

Shiro: Leaving so soon Fuji-nee?

Taiga: Yeah I'm a bit busy with school work, since I'm going to start working there soon but I wanted to see you when you got back so I made time.

Taiga put a hand on Shiro's shoulder her expression serious.

Taiga: I don't know why you're working so hard Shiro but please take a rest sometimes....your home now okay and no one would want to see you break.

Taiga then made her way outside.

Shiro felt warm, it was these times that Taiga acted her part as a caring older sister.

Illya: Bye Tiger. (Singsong voice)

Then everyone heard the door close violently.

Rin: She says that but acts like a real Tiger.

Sakura: Nee-san don't say things like that.

Sakura lightly admonished her older sister but Luvia wasn't going to let little Sakura off this easily as she mischievously smiled.

Luvia: Hohoho Sakura-chan are you saying your sister is wrong.

Suddenly Sakura found the ceiling very interesting as she ignored everything else.

Julian only shook his head at the antics.

Elesia was looking at Shiro, Her face practically saying "Is this normal"

Shiro just smiled his face saying "Oh this is just above average"

Julian: Since Taiga left and everyone here is related to the Moonlit World, I guess proper introductions are now in order.

Shiro nodded at his smart friend.

Shiro: Like I said this is Elesia someone I met in my time overseas but I believe she should be the one to introduce herself.

Shiro gave Elesia a encouraging smile, she was a bit Conflicted with having her real name spoken off again after so much time but shook it off, she promised she won't see it as a reminder of Roa again but a gift from her parents and besides Shiro always calls her by that name.

Elesia: I am Cie...I mean Elesia Abreo, I am also the 7th Titled Executor of the Holy Church known as Agent Bow, I met Shiro in his second targeted location and we've been partners ever since and quickly became friends.

Elesia expected some sort of reaction since Executors were better known as murderers that hunt Vampires and heretics much more than some sort of Palladins of Justice especially Titled Executors but to her suprise all she saw was some suprised expressions.

Elesia: You people aren't suprised that I...?

Julian snorted and glared at Shiro as he pointed at him.

Julian: It's because of him! ever since we known this "Magnet of misfortune" Trouble and weird things. Mostly weird things always tend to happen!!!........so him bringing home a Titled Executor isn't all that suprising.

Shiro: Glad you understand Julian.

Julian: Why.....among all the kids my age...Magical or not...you had to be my first friend.

Shiro: I'm the only option you had, my friend. (Smile)

Julian slammed his head at the table while silently weeping. Shiro good naturely got up from his seat and patted his back, but suddenly many pieces of the floor underneath Shiro disappeared and a portal opened which Shiro fell through and another Portal opened on the ceiling above his seat aside Elesia as he fell down on his seat violently.

Shiro: Seriously!

Julian got up with a serene smile not bothering to apologize just having used Flash Air on Shiro.

Julian: Now I feel better.

Elesia just blinked again suddenly wondering why Jasper was so quiet.

Jasper: Zzzzzzzzz

Oh so he's asleep. thought Elesia as she saw Jasper on Shiro's wrist.

Rin: You can let these two monkeys bicker Elesia.

Sakura: Hai! You can let Shiro Senpai and Julian Senpai do their thing.

The sisters were really polar opposites noted Elesia.

Luvia: Elesia, I heard about the Executors from my father....but you don't feel like you were suited to be in the Burial Agency, I do not mean you don't have talent or aptitude but it's more of your personality.....Tell me...why did you become an Executor?

Suddenly Elesia froze at the friendly question and Luvia instantly regretted asking that question, Shiro and Julian stopped their banter and even Kiritsugu and Irisviel who were at their side relaxing and letting the kids enjoy themselves looked at Elesia. Elesia knew Luvia didn't mean it but memories were resurfacing.

The sight of her losing control of her body.

How she became a prisoner in her own body only able to watch, Her Hell began.

She watched as her possessor ripped her parents throats out and drank their blood.

She saw her parents staring at her in shock as they slowly bleeded out.

She saw how "He" slowly played with all the people she knew until making them into his Dead.

She watched Horrified as the Village she grew up in was turned into a Literal Hell.

Dead were swarming everyone, turning them into themselves as "He" used her body to watch everything with Glee.

Blood was everywhere, it covered her, the army of Dead and her "Home"

She watched as the White Princess ripped her heart out killing her but not "Him" as he moved on to his next reincarnation.

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She was cursed with a Immortality that ensured she would live as long as Roa did because of her Physical and Soul Potential.

She was tortured by the Church, as they tried to kill the "Heretic"

Eventually she was recruited and trained by The current Narbareck becoming an Executor and quickly climbing the Ranks to become a Titled Executor.

All so she could find and permanently kill.....Michael Roa Valdamjong.

Shiro: Elesia?

Elesia was cut off from her musings as she turned to Shiro quickly, he was looking at her concerned, haha she probably was shivering.....wasn't she.

Shiro: Elesia you already did great by accepting your name again, if you want it's enough for now, we.....

Elesia: No...

Her answer was like a whisper but determined as more memories resurfaced.

How she met her first target, who introduced her to the wonders of Curry but even as a Dead Apostle had given her an empty shell something to wholeheartedly enjoy.

How Merem technically forced her to see the "Greatness" of his Collection and becoming perhaps a Friend?

How she met.......a young man who was hunting Dead Apostles for an Assignment given to him by his teacher, the young man who became her partner, Shocking and suprising her for four months straight, who fed her the Apex Curry, who listened to her and comforted her in ways she didn't even know she still wanted, When others remembered her by her name as the 17th Roa, he reminded her that it was her parents that gave her the name she discarded.

Her partner who went along with her not for benefits or easy kills but because, he saw that she was lonely.

How she was terrified by the notion a Dead Apostle Ancestor coming after him, how she felt relief seeing he was alright, the embarrassment she felt when Merem teased her along with the now gone Taiga and the nervousness she felt when she met his parents.

All because of one person.

Shiro Emiya.

Others know him by the Title, Demon Killer.

But for her he is her partner.

She might have an inkling of what she was feeling for him but was afraid to accept this feeling lest it be taken away from her but she knew one thing.

Shiro Emiya had literally destroyed all the walls she had set up in her heart, broke her cold exterior and made a place for himself in her heart, he was "special" for her, that atleast was a fact now.

Elesia: No....I trust you...and since you trust them....I should atleast try to open up.

Shiro didn't say anything, he just sat closer to her, to reassure her that he was here. Everyone tensed they knew what was about to be said wasn't anything small, Luvia felt like she wanted to apologize but kept quiet and would try to lessen Elesia's burden if only by listening to her.

Elesia narrated her life, about her childhood, when Roa possessed her up till the church and finally meeting Shiro, The more she narrated the more wetter her eyes got and when she finished she hugged Shiro and silently sobbed in his ċhėst.

Elesia could be a feared Executor but she was still holding years worth of negative emotions inside her without someone to vent on or even a shoulder to lean, so it wasn't suprising when she finally talked about her past she had felt "lightened" and couldn't hold herself from crying

Shiro was gently stroking her back as he looked at everyone

The girls seemed mortified, Kiritsugu had a distant look, Irisviel was on the verge of tears, Julian's expression displayed his disgust for the Serpent of Akasha.

All the girls even Irisviel got up and moved towards Elesia and hugged her as Shiro let go, Elesia was suprised seeing this but her tears started flowing anew after this.

Luvia: Elesia...I..I..I'm so sorry if I knew then I would never ask....!

Elesia stopped Luvia as even though her eyes were red, she was smiling like a burden was lifted from her shoulders.

Elesia: It's fine...if anything I should be thanking you, because of you now I feel a lot lighter.

Sakura:.......I can sympathize with you a bit Elesia since a time ago I was also under the control of a twisted man but I was saved by Senpai.

Elesia eyes widened hearing that but she smiled at Sakura finding a kinship with her.

Rin: Well for one thing, you're pretty strong to brave through all those things Elesia!

Illya: Yeah your pretty amazing Elesia!

Elesia was a bit embarrassed by the genuine praise before she was enveloped in a hug much more

powerful than even the strenght of True Ancestors!

Irisviel: Oh you poor thing! to think that you were alone for so long, It's decided consider this place as your family, you'll always be welcomed here!

Even though Elesia was having a hard time breathing she felt warm seeing Irisviel's motherly love, she pulled her head out of her bountiful bosom and breathed.

Elesia: (Breathing).....Oh please, Shiro already done enough, I can't impose all that.....!

Irisviel: No! this is final! (Light bulb goes off) Ah hah! I got a great idea!

If there was one weakness Irisviel had it was orphan children, a good trait that many saints even had BUT her ideas were mostly ones that exceeded "expectations".

Shiro/Kiritsugu: (Not Good!)

Julian: (This will be interesting) (Smirk)

Elesia and the girls looked at Irisviel curiously as she nodded to herself.

Irisviel: Shiro! Marry Elesia and make her a part of this family.

Silence.

There was even a tumbleweed moving outside.

Kiritsugu: (Iri you've surpassed my expectations yet again!)

Elesia felt her vision darken as she was close to fainting as her heart was beating too fast and her face was too red, but at one corner of her mind she was jumping in joy.

Shiro's face was also red like his hair as he looked at his mother as she has gone crazy.

Julian had a shit eating grin as he reveled in Shiro's misfortune.

Julian: (Hahahaha this is great, good thing I keep Erika away from him)

All the girls had blank expressions as the atmosphere of Rivalry once again took the lead.

Leave it to Irisviel to get rid of a sad Atmosphere.