Fate/Grand Order story · Events, Apocrypha/Inheritance of Glory
Section 3: Are You Our Mommy?
Apocrypha/Inheritance of Glory. Hill of Morning Dew
1 scenes, 245 lines
1. Before the battle
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How do you like that!?
...It's morning!
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Sir Sieg! Sir Fujimaru!
Hey, you're alive! Looks like you even kicked some ass!
The other nine have fallen back as well.
While we still don't know what the next night will bring...for now, let us rejoice in our victory.
Ah, don't worry. It'll all work out. That's what my gut says, and it hasn't failed me yet.
...I hope you're right...
Man, Sieg, you're a bit of a downer, aren't you? Why all the pessimism?
I can't help but be anxious. Not with the Greater Grail's fate resting on my shoulders.
What's the big deal? It's yours to do with as you want, right?
If worse comes to worst, couldn't you just smash it and call it a day?
No, I couldn't. That...that's the one thing I can't do.
Hmm.
There must be something driving the Servant copies, though I'm afraid I don't know what it may be...
At any rate, why don't we take the rest of today off?
...After we prepare another screen spell, just in case they'll fall for the same trick.
...You mean I have to do all that AGAIN!?
Sir Sieg, would you be so kind as to accompany Sir Fujimaru back to the fortress?
Of course. Shall we, Fujimaru?
...Now that I think about it, it seems rude to call you by your name. How should I address you?
You can call me whatever you want, really.
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I see... Then I'll try to think of something that suits me.
I'm going to check up on my real body. Go ahead and get some rest.
I don't think you'll have to worry about getting hungry while you're here...
...but if you feel like eating something, I'd be happy to bring you some food from the communal kitchen.
I'm fine, thank you.
You know, I think I would like to grab a bite.
So sleepy again...
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Mo...mmy... Mommy. Mommy...!
...Captured.
Murderer on a misty night, serial killer of women, young girl, gestalt evil spirit, Assassin-class, high-rank Presence Concealment, expert torturer.
Jack the Ripper.
It's all up to you now, Keter Malkuth!
I believe you can create Eden in this land...! Now go! Save the world! Go and save our people!
...Captured.
Kabbalist, golem master, foundation creator, philosopher and poet, Caster-class, ruler of stone giants.
Avicebron.
Indeed, as it turns out, I am quite pathetic when it comes to combat magecraft.
But you, gods, will give us some faults to make us men.
...Captured.
The greatest writer in the world, artist, stage actor, sovereign of stories, Caster-class, incomparable playwright.
William Shakespeare.
Establishing all three Servants' Spirit Origins. Adding to ■■■.
...y. ...my.
That was a weird dream...
Err... Is someone speaking to me...?
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Helloooooo! Are you awaaake!?
Sieg? Is that you?
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Nooo! I'm not Sieg. Come on, Mommy!
Ah, you're awake!
Good morning. Are you our mommy?
It's okay if you're not! You still seem like it!
What the...!?
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We're the Assassin of Black, Jack the Ripper.
Is something wrong? Why are you so surprised? You are the one who summoned us, right, Mommy?
Fujimaru, we've got trouble!
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I don't even know what's going on anymore...
Who're you? Are you a Servant? A friend? A foe? Which ooone?
What do you want me to do with him, Mommy?
Just calm down, okay?
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...Oh really? We don't really get it, but we're not gonna fight, huh?
Fujimaru.
Come with me. It's not just her. The other two Servants we fought last night have shown up as well.
I see, I see! So that's what's going on here!
Well, now that I know what is happening, permit me to introduce myself!
My name is William Shakespeare. Though perhaps Caster of Red would better suit me here?
Oh, hello there! I see, so you're the Greater Grail's Custodian.
And you must be the Master of Chaldea he summoned!
...I see, I see. So you have come to save the Custodian's bacon, as it were.
Hahahaha, how wonderful, how fantastic! What an extraordinary life you must lead!
Please allow me to mark this occasion by quoting a line from one of my many famou
Do you ever shut up?
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So the only ones who came back to life were those of us you two fought last night?
Not at all, no.
Likewise.
No idea. A Holy Grail War? ...No, that's not it.
We don't sense any bloodlust or animosity, even though you're Servants.
This is quite a surprise...
I did consider this possibility, but I never thought we would be joined by three more Servants all at once.
This is certainly a welcome change in our situation.
Hell yeah! Now this is more like it!
Us? We're Jack the Ripper.
You're whom!?
The hell!?
Well now, it seems this is a day of surprises.
...That's true. When you think about it, this really IS surprising.
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Mommyyy, everyone's looking at us funny...
Okay guys, no more staring.
It's okay, Jack. Come here.
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'kaaay.
I didn't know she was so attached...
Chiron, perhaps you can explain what's going on here in a way that all of us can understand?
Very well then, I shall do my best to be concise.
Now...
...I...
...see.
Sir Sieg. Sir Fujimaru.
It seems that the other Servants will return to our side once you have defeated them.
This should give us more than even odds against the remaining nine Servants.
Yeah, I'd say things are looking up now.
Teacher? May I say something?
The difficulty here is that I am afraid Avicebron and I are simply not at all suited for combat.
No need to worry about that, Sir Shakespeare.
Master Fujimaru and Sir Sieg know very well what you can and cannot do, and are sure to provide expert guidance.
We'll figure something out...I think.
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I see, I see. In that case, dear patrons, we gladly offer our services for you to employ as you see fit!
Thank you for having us.
What should we do, Mommy and Mr. Custodian?
Okay, well first let's figure out how we can best incorporate them into our plan for tonight.
I'll start by keeping an eye on Shakespeare.
Can't have a certain genius writer slacking off.
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Good point.
Speaking for myself, though, I just want to make sure you don't do anything that would complicate the situation further.
I'm glad to know you two trust me so implicitly!
What in the world did you do?
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Hey! Mr. Custodian!
Y-yes?
Are you avoiding us?
Did we try to kill each other or something?
Yes. I...I'm afraid I saw what happened in your past.
Hmm. Now we understand. What did you think about it?
I thought...it was horrible.
Yes, we guess it was. But why does it bother you, Mr. Custodian?
Why would other people's pasts or memories matter to you?
Even though we're here now because you couldn't save us?
...That's true. You're right about that.
Hmm, what's the expression for this again? I think it's...
Feeling down?
Not exactly, but it's close...
At a loss for words?
That's it.
We see. So we lost.
That's okay. We were fighting a Holy Graila Great Holy Grail War, right?
Everybody tries to kill everybody else in those.
But, we were on the Black team, right? So why were we fighting you?
Didn't Mr. Chiron say you were on the Black team too?
...It's kind of a long story. Do you still want to hear it?
Nuh-uh!
Sure! As long as it's not about doctors or London!
All right then, let's see... I know, what about food?
...I didn't realize we'd been talking for so long.
Oh, it's Mommy! Hi, Mommy!
We'd better get going.
It's gonna be night soon? Okay, let's go!
It's almost time for the next battle.
Right. Let's give it our all!
Yeah!
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All right, our plan for tonight is essentially the same as yesterday. We will lure three enemy Servants out and distract the others so they don't interfere.
But tonight, I won't ask Sir Sieg and Master Fujimaru to handle the three Servants all on their own.
Achilles, I want you to go with them while I handle the diversion.
Really? You sure?
Avicebron, I want you to summon as many golems as you can and have them follow my lead.
As for Shakespeare... Why don't you cast Enchant on whichever side you think would provide the most entertainment?
That's your plan for him!?
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Most happily! In that case, I shall go with Fujimaru, naturally!
For his side looks to be entertaining indeed!
You see? It worked out nicely.
...Chiron's actually quite cunning...
Of course, do be aware that I absolutely will not be taking part in the fighting myself!
Teacher! Teacher! We wanna fight with Mommy too!
I'm sorry, Jack, but I'm afraid that would leave a hole in our defenses.
And that would only make trouble for your mother.
Aww...
Please, Jack?
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Oh, all right, Mommy! We'll go do our best to dismember them all!
I'm surprised she's so obedient...
All right then, Sieg and Master, let's get this party started!
Hm? Ah, it's no big deal. I can tell you're a good Master from the way you fought last night.
So, y'know, it just makes sense for me to take my orders from you!
But hey, don't worry about me. You don't need to change anything you're doing.
Just keep following your own path, and I'll clear the way for you.
Thank you.
No problem! Trust me, I got it covered!
Would you happen to know the Queen of the Amazons?
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Y-yes, I do.
Wait. Don't tell me she's on the enemy side? She's not, right? Huh? She could be summoned to Chaldea at some point?
N-no. That's fine. I'm fine. This is fine... Everything...everything is fine. Yes.
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...This feels so strange.
Hm? What do I mean? Well, during the Great Holy Grail War, I never directly interacted with Achilles.
I never thought I'd end up fighting alongside him. This should make for some good memories.
Memories?
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Well, yeah. It's nice having memories like this, isn't it? Far as I'm concerned, you can never have too many.
Especially in my case, since I don't have all that many to begin with.
All right, let's get to fighting. There's no way we can lose with this team, no matter who we're up against.
...At least, I hope so.
Well that doesn't sound good. What's up? You worried about something?
Honestly, I've got a bad feeling about this.
It's great that all three Servants we defeated came over to our side. That's certainly the best outcome we could've wished for.
But...that's also why I'm worried.
I can't see us having that kind of luck twice.
...Yeah, I guess you've got a point there. In fact, I've been feeling the same thing.
And I'm sure that means we're going to be facing some tough opponents! We're counting on you, Master!
I-I'll do my best!
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All right, tonight's Great Holy Grail War is about to begin. Good luck to you all!
Very well then, my boon companions! Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war! Keep my glorious words close to your heart, and may fortune smile upon you!
Is that really going to help us...?
Oh well, I guess we don't need it anyway. Let's go, Fujimaru!