Fate: Zero to Hero

Mash looked at Ritsuka, her eyes wide with surprise. "Um, Senpai, how old are you?"

Ritsuka paused for a moment, considering her question. "Physically and legally, I'm 19. Mentally, because of the reset, I'm 35."

Mash stared at him, processing the information. For a brief moment, she questioned their relationship, but the doubt quickly dissipated. She had been through so much with him, and this was just another layer to their complex journey together.

"Senpai, does it... does it bother you?" Mash asked, her voice hesitant.

Ritsuka smiled gently. "No, Mash. It doesn't change how I feel about you or our bond. We've faced so much together, and this is just another challenge we'll overcome."

Mash nodded, reassured. "I understand. Thank you for being honest with me, Senpai."

Ritsuka reached out and took her hand. "We're in this together, Mash. No matter what happens, we'll face it side by side."

Mash squeezed his hand, feeling a renewed sense of determination. "Yes, Senpai. Together, we'll overcome anything."

With that, they both felt a renewed sense of unity and purpose. The challenges ahead might be daunting, but with each other and their allies, they knew they could face whatever came their way.

The next day, Ritsuka was ready to summon. In all honesty, he was a little scared. The Alien God had mentioned a surprise for him, and he had no idea what it could be. As he began the summoning ritual, a light enveloped the room, and emerging from it was a servant Ritsuka had been hoping for.

Standing before him was a man with orange eyes, gray hair with red streaks and black ends, wearing Aigis armor. In his first Ascension, his armor had navy blue pieces with orange accents, a black undersuit, a matching skirt, and a chest vent. In his second Ascension, the armor became thicker, developed triangular prism-shaped shoulder pads, and included a purple transparent glass palm device and an ankle-length cape. The skirt was gone. In his Third Ascension, his navy-blue armor transformed into a shining silver with sharp plating, blue glass palms with corresponding lighting on the underside of his fingers, a chin guard, and a multicolored cape with six long silver ribbons.

The man looked at Ritsuka. "I am Rider Odysseus. I see you're the last master of humanity."

Ritsuka smiled at Odysseus. "Yes, I am. Welcome to the fight, Odysseus."

Just then, a surge of energy was detected on Chaldea's monitors. Romani and Da Vinci, watching with concern, quickly contacted Ritsuka and Mash. Suddenly, a big blast of light occurred, starting white, turning golden, and finally becoming rainbows. Standing there were six servants Ritsuka recognized. His eyes first moved to Muramasa.

Muramasa looked at Ritsuka. "I am Alter Ego Senji Muramasa."

Ritsuka then looked at the other five, starting from left to right. The first was a young woman with white hair, blue eyes, and a revealing black and blue outfit, resembling Artoria Alter but more slender, taller, and with paler skin. Her hair was silver, almost luminescent, flowing straight down her back and framing her face with blunt bangs that highlighted her piercing blue eyes and fair complexion. She was adorned in a complex, layered gown that combined high fantasy with gothic couture, with a high black collar, intricate bodice, and long, split skirt. The gown's color scheme transitioned from black and intricate blues to stark white, adorned with darker, feather-like details.

The woman looked at Ritsuka. "I am Berserker, Morgan Le Fay, Queen of the Fairies."

Ritsuka already knew this, but hearing her introduce herself solidified her identity. Next to Morgan was Baobhan Sith, depicted with long, flowing hair of deep vivid pink, and a gothic Victorian-inspired attire in rich crimson with black and white accents. Her corseted top, structured jacket, voluminous layered skirt, and high-heeled platform boots with ornate claw-like embellishments completed her look.

Next to her was Barghest, with long ash blonde hair cascading to her waist, a tall and robust stature, a well-defined bust, and heterochromia that changed the color of her right eye depending on her stage. Her distinct appearance suggested a possible manifestation of the Curse from the King of the Moss.

Then there was Melusine, a young woman appearing around 16, with long flowing silver hair, piercing golden-yellow eyes, and futuristic ornate armor in metallic blue with cyan and silver accents. She wielded twin swords with intricate designs, her pupils resembling dragon eyes.

Lastly was Artoria Caster, or as Ritsuka liked to call her, Castoria. She looked like a younger Artoria, holding the Staff of Selection and smiling in her third stage outfit.

Muramasa looked at Ritsuka. "If you're wondering, this is the surprise."

As the door to the summoning room broke open, the Knights of the Round Table and Artoria entered to protect Ritsuka. But when Artoria saw Morgan and vice versa, all logic was thrown out the window, and a battle ensued. Ritsuka quickly used his shadow travel ability to get himself, Mash, and Odysseus away from the chaos, with Muramasa caught in the crossfire. Emiya family luck strikes again.

After two hours, Morgan was shown bandaging up Muramasa with the help of Castoria, who was healing him.

Ritsuka, Mash, and Odysseus found themselves in a quiet, secluded part of Chaldea, away from the chaos of the summoning room. Ritsuka sighed heavily, trying to process the whirlwind of events that had just occurred.

Odysseus looked around, assessing their surroundings. "I see the situation here is quite intense. Are these conflicts normal, Master?"

Ritsuka shook his head. "No, not at all. This is...unusual. But it seems like we need to address it quickly."

Mash nodded in agreement. "Senpai, we should check on the others and make sure everything is under control."

As they made their way back, the tension in Chaldea was palpable. The summoning room had sustained considerable damage, and various servants and staff were tending to those injured in the skirmish. Ritsuka's eyes widened as he saw Morgan carefully bandaging Muramasa with Castoria assisting.

"Are you all okay?" Ritsuka asked, approaching them cautiously.

Morgan looked up, her eyes softening as she saw Ritsuka. "Yes, we're fine. I'm sorry for the chaos. Seeing Artoria brought back...complicated feelings."

Muramasa, despite his injuries, managed a small smile. "It was quite a welcome party, Master. But we managed."

Castoria nodded. "We'll need to work on understanding each other better. This kind of conflict can't happen again."

Ritsuka took a deep breath. "Agreed. We need to establish clear communication and cooperation among everyone here. Our mission is too important to be derailed by internal conflicts."

At that moment, Romani and Da Vinci arrived, looking relieved but also concerned. Romani spoke first. "Ritsuka, we need to discuss the energy surge. It wasn't just a regular summoning. The Alien God's surprise may have more implications than we initially thought."

Da Vinci nodded. "We detected residual traces of a different kind of mana. It's not something we've encountered before. We need to analyze this further."

Ritsuka frowned, considering their words. "Let's gather everyone for a debrief. We need to get to the bottom of this and ensure everyone is on the same page."

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In the briefing room, Ritsuka addressed the gathered servants and staff. "Thank you all for coming. Today's events were unexpected, and we need to understand what happened and how to prevent similar incidents. I need everyone's cooperation and support."

Morgan stepped forward, her gaze steady. "I will do my part. As Queen of the Fairies, I owe it to you and everyone here to ensure we work together harmoniously."

Muramasa added, "I'll make sure my presence doesn't cause any further disruptions."

The other new arrivals—Baobhan Sith, Barghest, Melusine, and Castoria—also voiced their commitment to the cause.

Ritsuka felt a sense of relief. "Thank you, everyone. Let's move forward together. Romani, Da Vinci, let's analyze that energy surge and see what we can learn."

As the meeting adjourned, Ritsuka couldn't shake the feeling that the Alien God's surprise was just the beginning. He knew they had to be prepared for anything.

Later, as Ritsuka and Mash walked through the halls of Chaldea, Mash looked at Ritsuka with concern. "Senpai, do you think we're ready for what's coming?"

Ritsuka placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "We've faced impossible odds before, Mash. We'll face whatever comes our way together. Let's keep moving forward."

With renewed determination, Ritsuka prepared himself for the challenges ahead, knowing that with his companions by his side, they could overcome any obstacle.

The next day Morgan was looking at Ritsuka as Ritsuka looked back at her, he already knew what was going to happen that you future knowledge.

Morgan just looked at Ritsuka. Master can say something will you be my husband

Baobhan sith who was there just spitted out her drink as she just looked at Morgan her Mother, as Ritsuka just looked at her as he sigh, as then Mash, Olga, Ophelia, Koyanskaya, came into the room, as BB came out of his head and Maria Alter out of his shadow, Jalter also join them.

Ritsuka looked at each girl and looked at Morgan. I will be very honest Morgan, your Beautiful and from so far as I know a nice person, but I don't just pick my lovers randomly, I already have a connection with them before that girl becomes my Lover, I knew Ophelia sense I was kid, Mash and I have a different connection, I found Koyanskaya and she has not left my side, Olga and I were friends for a while, I am taking Responsibility for Maria, I love Jalter and she loved me and back and for BB. Ritsuka stopped and looked at BB. It is complicated.

Morgan just looked at Ritsuka kinda disappointed. So this is a no

Ritsuka looked at her before. It is not a no

Morgan's eyes widened slightly, a mix of surprise and curiosity crossing her features. "Then what is it, Master?"

Ritsuka took a deep breath, choosing his words carefully. "It's not a no, Morgan. But it's not an immediate yes either. Relationships, especially ones that are serious, need time to develop. We need to get to know each other better, understand each other's strengths and weaknesses, and build a foundation based on trust and respect."

Morgan seemed to ponder this, her expression thoughtful. "I understand. I will earn your trust, Master, and prove that I can be a valuable partner."

Baobhan Sith, having recovered from her initial shock, looked at Ritsuka with a mixture of admiration and frustration. "You're quite something, Master. I guess we'll see how this plays out."

Mash, Olga, Ophelia, Koyanskaya, BB, Maria Alter, and Jalter all watched the exchange, each with their own thoughts and feelings about the situation.

Mash spoke up, her voice gentle. "Senpai, I think it's admirable that you're taking this approach. Building strong relationships takes time and effort."

Olga nodded in agreement. "Yes, it's important to ensure that everyone feels valued and respected."

Ophelia smiled softly. "We've been through a lot together, Ritsuka. I know you'll handle this with the same care and dedication you've shown in everything else."

Koyanskaya gave a sly grin. "Well, this is certainly going to be interesting. Just remember, Master, I'm not going anywhere."

BB pouted playfully. "Complicated, huh? I suppose I can live with that. For now."

Maria Alter, who had remained silent, finally spoke. "Responsibility is important. I appreciate that you're taking this seriously, Ritsuka."

Jalter, with her usual fiery spirit, added, "Just make sure you keep up with us. We're not exactly a simple bunch."

Ritsuka smiled at his companions, feeling a surge of warmth and gratitude. "Thank you, everyone. I promise to be fair and considerate. Let's continue to support each other and face whatever challenges come our way together."

Morgan nodded, a determined look in her eyes. "Very well, Master. I will earn your trust and show you that I can be a worthy partner."

As the group dispersed, Ritsuka felt a sense of resolve. He knew that the road ahead would be complex and filled with challenges, but with his companions by his side, he felt ready to face anything.

Morgan gave a small, mischievous smile. "Indeed, Master. Muramasa is quite the intriguing individual. He might be an excellent alternative if things do not work out between us."

Ritsuka sighed, rubbing his temples. "Muramasa, huh? This is definitely going to make things more interesting around here. But let's focus on the present. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

Morgan nodded, her expression softening slightly. "Fair enough, Master. I appreciate your openness. Now, shall we continue with our duties for the day?"

As they walked through the halls of Chaldea, Ritsuka couldn't help but feel the weight of his responsibilities. He glanced at Morgan, who was walking beside him with a determined stride. "Morgan, I do appreciate your patience and understanding. This isn't easy for any of us, but we'll find a way to make it work."

Morgan gave him a reassuring smile. "I have faith in you, Master. We will navigate these complexities together."

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Later that day, as Ritsuka was preparing for another round of missions, he found himself in the summoning room again, surrounded by the familiar hum of magical energy. Muramasa, still adjusting to his new surroundings, walked in and noticed the focused expression on Ritsuka's face.

Muramasa approached with a casual demeanor. "Hey, Master. Looks like you're deep in thought. Everything alright?"

Ritsuka looked up and smiled wryly. "Just dealing with the usual chaos. Speaking of which, Morgan mentioned you as a potential backup option if things don't work out between us."

Muramasa raised an eyebrow, then chuckled. "Is that so? Well, I suppose that means I'll have to be on my best behavior, then."

Ritsuka laughed. "It certainly keeps things interesting around here. But let's focus on the tasks at hand. We've got a lot to do."

Muramasa smiled at Ritsuka. Thanks master I kinda need that.

Ritsuka then went deadly slighted as he looked at Muramasa. Who do you really for me or the Alien God

Muramasa went slight as he sigh he looked at Ritsuka. Will if you wanna know my real master is the alien god I am under her order to will.....sorry can't say, but I was order by her to listen to you and do your things, that why when you summoned me I said this is the suprise

Ritsuka's eyes narrowed, his expression unreadable as he processed Muramasa's confession. "I see," he said slowly. "So you're here under her orders, not entirely by your own will."

Muramasa sighed again, the weight of his divided loyalties evident. "Yes, Master. The Alien God has her plans, and I am bound to follow them. But understand this—I respect you and your cause. I will aid you in every way I can."

Ritsuka nodded, a complex mixture of emotions flickering across his face. "I appreciate your honesty, Muramasa. It's better to know the truth, even if it's difficult to hear. We all have our burdens to bear."

Muramasa's eyes softened. "Indeed, Master. And despite my allegiance to the Alien God, I will do everything in my power to support you and the others. You have my word."

Ritsuka took a deep breath, the tension in his shoulders easing slightly. "Thank you, Muramasa. I trust that you will keep your word. For now, let's focus on the tasks at hand and ensure that we are ready for whatever comes next."

The next morning, as the sun began to rise over Chaldea, Ritsuka gathered his team for a strategy meeting. The air was charged with anticipation, each member knowing that their mission was becoming more dangerous and complex.

"Alright, everyone," Ritsuka began, looking around at his companions. "We have new information and new allies. We must stay vigilant and work together more closely than ever."

Mash nodded, her eyes filled with determination. "We'll be ready, Senpai. We've faced impossible odds before, and we'll do it again."

Morgan, standing beside Ritsuka, gave him a supportive glance. "We will not falter, Master. We are united in our purpose."

Muramasa, now fully integrated into the team, stood with his arms crossed, his expression resolute. "I'm with you, Ritsuka. Let's show the Alien God and anyone else who stands in our way what we're made of."

As the meeting concluded, Ritsuka felt a renewed sense of resolve. Despite the challenges and uncertainties, he knew he could rely on his companions. Together, they would face whatever the future held and strive to protect humanity.

With the team assembled and their spirits high, Ritsuka led them out of the meeting room, ready to confront the next chapter of their journey.

To be continued

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