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Holy Grail War AU Meme.

The HOLY GRAIL WAR Meme
Seven Masters, magi of the present day. Seven Servants, heroes of days past. One Holy Grail, granting whomever claims it a wish. Only one team of Master and Servant may claim it. Who will it be?

For those unfamiliar with Fate/stay night or Fate/Zero, you can find a better explanation of the Holy Grail War here. (Note: The Holy Grail War in Fate/EXTRA functions in a dramatically different way, and one not followed for purposes of this meme.)

Instructions
1. Comment with your character. In the subject line, put that character's name, canon, and which role (Master, Servant, or either) you would like them to fulfill. Add other preferences if you would like. (NOTE: If your character can fill the role of Servant, I suggest you state which class(es) -- Saber, Lancer, Archer, Rider, Caster, Assassin, or Berserker -- they fall into.)
2. Reply to others' comments. Pick your character's role (and the other character's if they list "Either" as their preference), then use the RNG to pick a scenario that fits the two characters' roles.
3. Enjoy! Though there might be triggers, depending on how the prompts are interpreted.

TWO MASTERS

1. Battle. Who says that Servants get to have all the fun? After all, most Masters try to kill each other, too. Whatever the circumstances, the two of you are locked in a fight. Neither of you are willing to use your Command Spells just yet, so no Servants here. Just two magi duking it out.

2. Alliance. There's a bigger threat out there. Either one Servant is exceptionally powerful, or the situation has changed and the participants need to take action aginst it. One way or another, you're teamed up with one of your rivals for the Holy Grail. How long will this last before you try to stab each other in the back? Or, will something more develop?

3. Protection. Uh-oh! One of you has lost your Servant! Unfortunately, there's no way you'd get to the church safely on your own, so the other one will help you get there! Or maybe you don't trust the priest presiding over the Holy Grail War and are giving shelter to them yourself? Given their track record, no one would blame you.

4. Death. One or both of you lay dying. It might have been by the other's hand, or by someone else's entirely. How will you spend your last moments in the presence of one of your rivals?

5. You, Too? Surprise! You may have been friends before, but you've just discovered that you're both Masters! How will you handle this revelation?

6. Wild Card. Roll again, pick one of the previous options, or make one up!

MASTER AND SERVANT

1. Are You My Master? The summoning is complete. Whether intentional or not, catalyst or not, a magus has summoned a Servant. What kind of meeting was it? Was everything totally under control, or did a hitch occur? Or maybe it happened in the middle of a life-or-death situation!

2. Identity. Either the Servant has flat out told the Master their identity, or they unleashed their Noble Phantasm. Either way, the cat is out of the bag. How will the Master react, now that they know their Servant's name and legend? Will anything change between the two?

3. Battle Aftermath. A battle has just ended. Who participated? Are either of you hurt? Did the Master have to use a Command Spell? Any number of things could have happened here.

4. Discord. Uh-oh. It looks like the Master and the Servant don't get along. Here come the arguments! Don't do something stupid, like waste a Command Spell over a triviality...

5. Love. And then, there's the opposite. Sometimes Masters and Servants fall in love with each other. How will this affect things?

6. Wild Card. Roll again, pick one of the previous options, or make one up!

TWO SERVANTS

1. Battle. This is what usually happens when two Servants meet -- they duke it out. This probably says enough as it is.

2. Alliance. There's a bigger threat out there. Either one Servant is exceptionally powerful, or the situation has changed and the participants need to take action aginst it. One way or another, you're teamed up with one of your rivals for the Holy Grail. How long will this last before you try to stab each other in the back? Or, will something more develop?

3. The Grail Dialogues. Maybe you're not interested in fighting just yet. Maybe you just want to sit down and talk with the other Servant. Find out what they want, what makes them tick. Get some wine while you're at it -- nothing like good wine to go with good talk!

4. Death. One or both of you lay dying...again. It might have been by the other's hand, or by someone else's entirely. How will you spend your last moments in this War in the presence of one of your rivals?

5. Identity. Congratulations, you've just learned each other's identities! Will this change the situation, or will you press onward?

6. Wild Card. Roll again, pick one of the previous options, or make one up!

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[Assassin route replies will likely come from

sagesurvivor.]

[So, for whatever reason this month in the Tower Ruana decided to go "screw it!" and decided the 'game' for this month would be a Grail War. The thing on the line. Arturia nor anyone else knows if there truly is a Grail and Archer has been guarding Rin fiercely in case the admins try anything.

For now, Arturia and Zelda are on the forest floor. Arturia has just given her information on everything she "knows" about this month's "game". Somehow she managed not to let her anger at this development show through her words. Of all things: the Grail War? Here? And for what purpose? Do the Administrators think they can wish on the Grail to restore the worlds? Or will they simply wind up with a commemorative cup for all the bloodshed that will soon ensue?]

Lastly, the three seals on your hand are Command Spells. Each one is an absolute order you can give me and will have to obey. It sounds awful, but it does prove useful. Should you have need of me to do a feat normally impossible and it is within both our power I will be able to perform it when backed by a Command Spell.

[Zelda does not like this.

Zelda really does not like this.

Not only did she once lead a charge into the admin levels for the express purpose of stopping a battle royale, the idea of seeing Arturia as anything but a friend and equal is just...

She stares at the back of her right hand, where the mark that was previously there has become more ornate and colorful with the addition of the Command Spells, and frowns.]

... I see. Rest assured that they will not be used foolishly, then.

[They won't be used at all, if she can manage it. And while we're on the thought of bucking the rules of this ridiculous war...]

I realize the administrators have likely put measures in place to keep us from doing so effectively, but do you know of any way to minimize the amount of blood we must shed?

The only way I know of is to focus solely on the Servants: If the Administrators are being true to the Grail War of my home, then all the Servants are willing participants, fully willing to fight and die for the Grail. If such is the case, there will be no need to feel guilt in their deaths because they understand the consequences of participating.

[However, she doubts that is the case. Arturia had not known she'd even been declared a Servant until after the fact. She had no desire for the Grail and she knows Zelda must realize the same as her.]

The quickest way, however, is to take out the Masters. Unfortunately, doing so also kills the Servant as they would no longer be supplied with power from the Master. However, we should save such a tactic for only the most bloodthirsty of Masters.

[Which they both know will be present in this war.]

[It had been an exhausting day for Saber and her Master. Their first major battle in the Grail War, against Caster... really, it shouldn't have been that much of a problem. Saber versus Caster? The strongest class versus one of the weakest? It would have been laughable.

But that Caster... that Caster... his appearance had been twisted nearly beyond recognition, but she had recognized him, and he her... and that caused her sword to falter. She had managed to retreat before the strange creatures he had summoned overwhelmed her and Zelda, but the emotional damage had been done.

So here they are now, mostly unharmed back at Zelda's place, and Saber is trying her damned hardest to not look at her Master.]

I... apologize for my failure today, Master.

We are alive. I would not call that failure.

[Zelda is still new to this whole Grail War thing. Something about the idea horrifies her - that she must fight and kill in a bloody competition for a single wish - but at the same time... her dreams have troubled her lately. Visions of a flooded castle have plagued her at night, and if she can find a way to prevent that vision from becoming reality...

Well, that's not important right now. What's important is lifting Saber's spirits after an admittedly messy and disturbing battle. The Servant, Caster... the mere thought of him sends a shiver down her spine. But there's more to it than mere fright and disgust weighing her Servant down, and she feels she has a duty to help her however she can.]

You... recognized him, yes?

But we retreated. It should not have been a difficult battle at all, and yet...

[She could still feel her hand shaking as she tried to keep her grip on her sword firm. It was embarrassing, hesitating like that in the middle of battle, but even so...

She hung her head, still refusing to look at Zelda.]

I... I did. He was someone I knew in my first life. I know I should not have hesitated because of that, but... [She sighs.] I was foolish. Once again, I apologize.

Edited (wow this messed up a chunk of my reply and I didn't realize until now SORRY) 2013-04-01 06:49 (UTC)

Retreat is not failure. It is a viable and wise course of action when a previously unknown variable changes the expected outcome. Because of it, we are alive and able to plan for our next encounter, should we find ourselves facing Caster and his master again.

[She doesn't know the history between the two Servants. She had never even entertained the thought that Servants could have history until today. But she hopes taking a logical approach will help ease Saber's guilt. If she had been acquaintances with Caster before... well, she can hardly blame her for hesitating.]

... Do you wish to talk about it?

[What her Master says makes sense, of course. But there's still a part of Saber - that stubborn, thick-headed side that she was well known for in her first life - that wanted to keep insisting that she had failed. But... she'd rather not get into an argument right now.

She finally raises her head to look at Zelda, a look of deep conflict clear in her eyes.]

It would be... unwise, to keep from speaking of this. Hiding these feelings away will only harm my performance on the battlefield. So... yes, I am willing to talk. [There's a moment of silence, before she speaks again.] But speaking of my connection to Caster will also reveal my true name. If you wish for me to hide it, we can discuss this some other time...

[Saber will find no judgement in her Master's eyes, only concern. There is a practical reason for airing this out, of course - Saber had said as much herself - but as much as others insist on viewing Servants as weapons and tools, she just can't do it. It reminded her too much of the way she used her own Hero.

She frowns slightly.]

... It is likely Caster and his master are having a similar conversation at this moment if he recognized you in turn. However, if speaking of such things would make you uncomfortable, I will not force you to. Already, you know his abilities better than I, and I am willing to trust your judgement.

No... no. [She takes a steadying breath, trying to calm herself. Staying in such an agitated state will only make the upcoming discussion more difficult on her.] This is... most certainly the best time to discuss such things.

[Another pause. Another stop to calm herself.] Tell me, Master... how much do you know of the Late Middle Ages?

[Oh, recognizing Saber's true name won't be difficult at all, but Caster's... he was quite overshadowed by her at their biggest military campaign, so she wouldn't be surprised if not everyone recognized his true name.]

[Mordred usually likes her Master. The regal woman was the type of lady she was used to protecting as a knight. As well, the fact that they are both children of kings means that they could give each other advice.]

[However, just this once, she doesn't feel like listening to her Master.]

Master, why did you have me stay my hand against Berserker? That mad dog is best put down!

[What goes unsaid is "who cares about a couple of kids stuck in a building?"]

I will not allow you to have the blood of innocents on your hands, Saber. We shall find Berserker again in a location that is less likely to end in a slaughter.

[In stark contrast to her Servant's indignant protests, Zelda is calm and collected. She does not regret her decision in the slightest.]

And if we don't? You've seen that Servant. He seems to lack the mind to let him pick his battles in location away from the common folk. What shall you do then, if he only rampages in areas where innocents will be involved?

[An extreme example, but one that must be considered nonetheless.]

Then we shall plan to lead him away from populated areas. Just as he lacks the mind to pick his battles, so too does he lack the capacity to see a trap for what it is.

[~Tactics~]

[She slowly nods, though she still gives a slight growl.]

And if another Servant shows the same disregard for surroundings? Do we sit and watch them destroy each other, or would you have me interfere?

[That... is a slightly more difficult question to answer. The goal of the War, of course, is to be the last man standing, so logic dictates that she should let them destroy each other. But the idea leaves a bad taste in her mouth, especially when coupled with the thought of innocents getting involved.

Eventually, she ends up answering with another question.]

What would you wish to do in that situation?

[She's stunned into silence for the time being. She hadn't expected to have the question turned on her.]

[It's a long while before she can answer.]

I will fight, of course. If I watched from the shadows like a mere Assassin, I would shame the blood of the King of Knights.

Then we shall fight as is appropriate of our stations.

[Said very matter-of-fact, as though that simple statement was more than enough to convince her.]

As you wish.

[A pause.]

Then are we finished for the night? Or should I go search in some other area for other Servants?

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Holy Grail War AU Meme.

Zelda | Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | Master or Servant (Caster or a Very Special Assassin)

1. Ready for the inevitable Servant harem?

time to prove she is truly worthy of being a VN protagonist I mean--

While the entire time being clueless to her harem's affections.

Master/Servant 3 (and possibly 2) AU FUNTIMES GO

AW YEEEE

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