---Blade Works---

Life has been going pretty smoothly… honestly I was just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Reincarnated as a pony I may be but it doesn’t change the fact that I, Shirou Emiya, have a Lancer’s Luck at best.

… And at worst well… look what happened during the 4th Holy Grail war.

Anyway the girls and I have established a routine well enough.

Between building Rin a place for her Workshop, despite offering to share space in my own Workshop, my regular job, and doing whatever odd jobs I can get on the side my days were pleasantly occupied, well, that and the sex.. And at the end of it all I would find myself cuddled up with Rin and Saber.

Granted it’s nowhere near as hectic as my life as an Enforcer but still… pleasant enough. Though I have been drawn into the shenanigans my sister and her friends find themselves in on a bi-monthly basis at best.

Rin is well… Rin. Normally she’s working on her Jewelcraft but I think she’s volunteered some off hours at Twilight’s library. I think she’s also considering becoming a substitute teacher as well.

… Those poor, poor students...

It actually surprised me to find that Rin and Twilight getting along pretty well. Seeing as Rin is a pretty traditional magus and very morally flexible whereas Twilight… I don’t know. I haven’t really spent a lot of time with her but I think she sees the world through rose-tinted glasses.

Saber’s become something of a town guard, heh once a knight always a knight, and has even taken Spike under her wing, literally if raining. Teaching Spike how to be a ‘proper’ dragon in her opinion and teaching him how to properly maintain his health. That, alongside starting up a, for lack of a better term, unofficial city watch, but she’s also taken to volunteering as a gym teacher for the local school. Even as a dragon, she still looks great in tight shorts and a white top.

Did you know that dragons need a specific diet to maintain their health? I sure didn’t! Apparently while in a pony’s view Spike was perfectly healthy to a dragon Spike is malnourished and underweight.

Apparently they can’t just eat all the gems they get their claws on, they need specific amounts of different gems to maintain different aspects of their health, different gems, different properties. Like to keep a dragon’s flame strong, they have to eat fire gems. Though, however, a gem based diet has drawbacks, such as certain sounds causing the gems to resonate within a dragon leading to, ah...messy incidents.

… Yeah… not going to think about that, not after what Saber did to that bathroom during our trip to Echo Canyon.

But by the Swirl, I’m glad I’m a pony. At least things are more straightforward. And I can still eat meat! Only it small portions though, too much gives equines an upset stomach.

Not that it’s that big a loss… never really was much of a meat eater anyway. Saber was more so the meat gal, and not just of the food kind….

Anyway, speaking of food, currently I’m making a packageable meal, as Rainbow’s asked for our help in dealing with a mountain dwelling dragon. Now I love my sister and I would do anything for her,I wasn’t going to solve all her problems.

I have dozens of weapons that belong to heroes who were famous for slaying dragons, but as I’ve come to realize ponies generally don’t like violence. So if I just went in their and just killed the dragon, some of the town folks might raise a fuss about it. And honestly?

I have no desire to deal with that. I’m rather fond of my current lifestyle anyway.

Shaking my head I finished the meal and considered what weapon to use when things inevitably go sideways, as situations I happen to get involved in are prone to doing.

I… really don’t want to inflame those ‘War God’ rumors even more by Tracing a otherworldly weapon. I mean the talk about starting a new cult just died down last year and I have no desire to reignite that.

But sadly the problem is that most of the Dragonslayer weapons that’d end it in one blow generally have that effect. Maybe if .. Ascalon might work? Though that comes with its own issues…

Meh… I’ll figure something out. I always do.

Packing up the boxed lunches, thankfully there’s a counterpart to Japan, Neighpon, so I was able to secure some bento boxes. These were magically enchanted to keep the food warm for up to two and a half days.

I just wished Rin and Saber could come. But sadly Twilight asked Rin if she could help Spike keep the library in order and Saber had her own classes as well as teaching Spike the ropes of being a dragon.

Oh well… at least I get to spend time with my sister, you know you’d think me and Rainbow would see each other more often seeing as we live in the same town but we really don’t.

Not surprising… I mean we both have our own lives to live and being a Weather Manager is a pretty demanding job or so I assume.

Anyway, I’ll be heading out to help with their latest mission. Thought I still find it a little odd that Celestia’s sending Rainbow and her friends instead of professionals…

… Well there are the Wonderbolts but in all honesty… they’re less an airforce and more trick-fliers, like the Blue Angels.

I mean I respect them but… their track record isn’t the greatest

Shaking my head I put the meals into a saddle-bag and put it on. Giving a yawn I trotted out and closed the door, locking it out of pure sense of habit more than any actual need.

“Oh! Hi Bladey!~” Pinkie exclaimed.

I smiled faintly, “Hello Pinkie. I suppose everypony’s ready?” I asked.

“Yeppers! We just need to pick up Shy!” The exuberant mare said as she bounced in place.

Out of all the ponies I’ve met over the years Pinkie will always hold a special place in my mind by being probably the single most random creature I have ever encountered! For the longest time I had thought that she was related to Zelretch because of the sheer amount of chaos and confusion she sows.

At first I thought she was the Old Man of the Jewels reincarnated but she doesn’t deliberately manipulate things for her own amusement. Plus, he never was too fond of pink.

No, she’s just a mare with far too much energy and wants to live life to its fullest.

I just nodded as I looked around for my sister…

Then I found myself tackled and found myself looking into Rainbow’s eyes, you know. This isn’t the first time she’s done this yet she always catches me off guard somehow…

I just repressed a sigh and smiled, “Hello Rainbow.” I said fondly, “You ready to go?”

“You betcha, especially with your cooking.” Rainbow grinned, as I dusted myself off.

“So is that all I am to you??” I asked, “That cuts deep sis. Knowing that you only love your baby brother for his food!~” I added dramatically.

Perhaps I spent too much time around Luvia and Taiga nee-san, but I think I might have picked up their sense of theatrics.

Rainbow sputtered and tried to deny it while I could clearly hear Pinkie laughing. And out of the corner of my eye I saw the Drama Queen of Ponyville Rarity smirking. She noticed me looking and gave a smile and wink making me chuckle. I already had enough mares in my life...maybe more if Sakura and Medusa were here somehow.

… Though I’m honestly not sure if I could survive all that or not...

It could have been worse. Zelretch once showed me a world wherein Irisviel, my sort of adopted mom, was the core of the Holy Grail, and rather than conduct a traditional Holy Grail War, though it did have similarities, made all the Servants female so I could then produce “an army of grandchildren” for her and Kiritsugu. How that version of me survived, or had any money, is anyone’s guess.

Eventually I just shook my head, “Calm down Rainbow-nee. I’m just messing with you.” I said with a smile.

Getting up I gave Rainbow a hug as she sputtered, honestly she’s so easy sometimes. Then I remember she adores pranking others.

Anyway, once all of us our assembled, and Twilight quadruple-checks we have everything we need, we begin our ascent up the mountain after we stopped to get Fluttershy, who had barricaded herself inside her home.

Yeah that took some delicate negotiating that I had no part of. I’m a Sword, not a Diplomat or Negotiator of any sort! Though then again… perhaps I am given how often I’m playing peacekeeper between Rin and Rainbow-nee…

Though I really wish I could figure out why they didn’t like each other. I mean, it’s not like Rainbow is into me…

Deciding to shelve those thoughts for a later date I stayed close to Fluttershy, who was clearly scared out of her wits, to hopefully calm her down a little. Not too sure it’d working seeing as she is well aware of just how violent I can be, but I had to try. I patted her back on occasion, sometimes stroked her mane with a hoof. I might not be the best at this, but I’m always eager to help.

And judging from the whispered comments between the others they thought it was cute so there’s that I guess.

Anyway, eventually, we found our pathway blocked by a steep incline. While Twilight and I tried to figure out a way around the obstacle, I handed out board games for the others. Pinkie and Rarity were currently engaged in a furious Monopony duel.Applejack was playing some solitaire while Twilight and I were discussing how to get pass the gap.

I suggested that Rainbow and Fluttershy could carry two of us, while I used my blades to form a sort of bridge, albeit a fairly sharp one, across the gap.

Though when Fluttershy let out a whimper I realized that plan was something of a bust. Okay so… now what? Hmm… I guess we could just go with the bridge idea…

I began to concentrate, picturing the flattest blades I could think off, after a few moments I started to sweat as the massive stone sword-axe of Berserker Hercules started to manifest over the gap. When if fully appeared I stopped channeling prana to it, trusting the thick ambient prana in the air to keep it manifested.

Taking a few deep breaths I reached into my saddlebag and pulled out a canteen and took a long drink of water..

“Wow,” Rainbow whistled, laying a foreleg across my back. “Nice job Blade.” she kissed my cheek, and then was the first across, swaying her hips.

I blinked and shook my head, no. I am not going to think about it. Not gonna think about my sister’s toned plot.

Instead I went over to Fluttershy and smiled, “Need some help?” I offered.

“Oh, thank you Blade.” Fluttershy smiled back, as she steadied herself with my hoof on her back

I just smiled as I slowly lead her across the massive blade, absentmindedly praying to the Swirl that Twilight wouldn’t start badgering me with questions. I saw that glint in her eye… huh maybe that’s why she and Rin get along so good. They always had that sparkle, pun not intended.

Must be a researcher thing…

As we got across the blade, which dissolved shortly thereafter, the questions began. Twilight with a quill and notepad.in her mystic grasp. Okay now how to answer her while not admitting that I’m from an entirely different world… and where did she even get the quill and notepad anyway?

The only reason I want to keep that secret is to avoid even more questions, at least for the time being.

I mean I know it might come out eventually but…

“I can manifest blades. I’m not sure what more I can say Sparkle-san.” I said with a repressed sigh.

It’s something I learned; never let anyone see you sigh or face palm and give them the satisfaction. And I also knew it was one of the hardest things to stick too. Much to Rin and Saber’s amusement.

Twilight gave a, rather adorable, whimper, and pestered me the rest of the trip with questions. Fluttershy stayed REALLY close to me the entire time. There’s something familiar about her, but I can’t quite put my hoof on it. Eh I’m sure it’ll come to me eventually.

Rainbow just snickered, “Don’t bother Twi… not even our parents can get it outta him.” She said, “I think even Spitfire tried to intimidate it out of him and he just brushed her off and went about his day!”

However, I recall Rainbow looking with a hint of, was that jealousy in her eyes, whenever Twi or even Fluttershy got close.

… Yeah I’m not going to touch that… don’t need any reminders of the time I saw Illya-chan in a swimsuit...I mean, we’re not technically related, at least by blood, but, um….

Rin called me a Siscon-in-Denial for years afterwards… granted, considering the times I caught her with Sakura...oh, hello Mr. Boner.

Swirl-damn it not now! Think unsexy thoughts! Like… swords!, Zelretch in a miniskirt! Gilgamesh in a speedo! Okay that turned it into a Why boner...

Oh great, Rainbow and Fluttershy are staring… Swirl-damn my E-rank luck…

“Girls what’s the… hold… up…” And now Twilight, Applejack, and Rarity are staring…

“My word Rainbow, you never told me your brother was so...endowed….” Rarity purred. No, no, no! Damn my luck. How do I get out of this?

And once I’m back home, I am going to vent this, ah, “problem” into Arturia and Rin. And I don’t care if they’re not in the mood!

“Err…” Time to use that infamous willpower right about now, “Ain’t we suppose to be doing something about a dragon?”

This causes the others to focus, however, Fluttershy and Rainbow stick to me like glue. This is NOT helping my, um, “sword downstairs”.

Eventually, we make our way to the dragon’s den. Smoke pours out of the hole.

“Okay… you girls… do whatever you’re supposed to do.” I said, “THough if any of you get hurt I’m slaying a dragon.” I added bluntly.

I wonder what Saber and Rin are doing?

<<>>

Rin was sorting through some paperwork with a grumble, “By the Root! Is Sparkle a magpie in a pony suit or what??” SHe muttered. She had dressed in an attire similar to her former life

Now it’s not unusual for a magus to study a wide verity of different fields, it’s actually the norm. However Twilight seemed to jump from subject to subject with alarming frequency. Granted Rin was well aware that Twilight is intelligent enough to bounce around like this but...it's just like Kirei, except without a love for mapo tofu and the monstrous sadism.

Sighing Rin decided that the least she could do was organize everything, having never believed in the concept of ‘Organized Chaos’, as Rarity did. Rin went about bringing order to everything.

If she had to teach Sparkle her own personal organizational system, so be it!

---Saber---

Saber sighed in relief as she finished putting away the last of the gym supplies. “Thank you for the help Scootaloo.” The king-turned-Servant-turned-full-dragon said, as the orange filly pushed the hurdle back into its place.

“No problemo!” The filly exclaimed with a grin, “Honestly you’re a lot better than the last guy! He was kind of a creeper.and a Pegasist.”

“Pegasist?” Saber asked curiously.

“Basically a racist that really don’t like Pegasi.” Scootaloo answered with a shrug, “He never did anything but he was pretty snide plothole.”

“Ah, well I’m glad I’m a better coach.” Saber smiled.

She had volunteered at Shirou’s high school as a volunteer coach and PE teacher for a time, and had also demonstrated some of the more rigorous exercises. And no, it was not an excuse for Shirou to see her in short shorts or those underwear like things in Japanese PE. At least, that’s what Saber would tell you.

Saber genuinely loved this sort of work and helping people, or ponies as they case may be, attain better health, and yes, Shirou seeing her in gym attire was a plus.

“So how’s Blade been?” Scootaloo asked, “I haven’t seen him since… well we tried to get a cutie mark in smithing.” That had been a horrible day.

Saber skillfully repressed the grimace she wanted to appear, “Oh. He’s fine.” She said with a smile, “Just… never do that again without myself or Blade present okay? We don’t want you fillies to hurt yourself.” Or burn down our home went unsaid.

Scootaloo just giggled sheepishly, “Yeah… that wasn’t one of our better ideas.” She admitted, “At least we didn’t get covered in tree sap that time! Though soot was arguably just as bad… I smelt like a smokehouse for a week after that accident…”

Saber just smiled as she continued putting up equipment. “There, that should be the last of it.” she stretched, her joints and wings popping “Do you girls have any plans for today?” She asked curiously.

Despite the mischief the trio got into Saber genuinely love having them around, especially when Scootaloo decided to ‘subtly’ flirt with Shirou, which was hilarious in Saber’s opinion. Scootaloo is about as subtle as her own ‘son’ Mordred or Hercules as Berserker.

Though, as much as it shamed Arturia to admit it, more so than the fantasies she’d had of her noble steeds, was that she might have felt some attraction to Morgaine. Sometimes Saber wished things didn’t turn out as they did, it was an ideal though however as she had long accepted her reign.

She had, thanks to the aid of Zelretch, found a few brighter timelines. One in which a young aspiring knight who had saved her from brigands early in her reign, after her death in that timeline, was chosen by Excalibur, and not only quelled the rebellion while also pardoning Mordred, stating she had been bewitched by Morgaine, but also allowed Guinevere and Lancelot to live in peace, helping them faking their deaths, and clearing Lancelot's name. While he had let others take on the mantle of monarch, if Britain ever needed him, he’d step out of the shadows, and once more take up the Holy Sword.

But, enough fantasizing about possibilities. Shaking her head, Arturia smiled, “Have a safe trot home, Scootaloo.” she smiled, patting the orange Pegasus on the head, before she started her way back home, humming.

Arturia wrapped a claw around the doorknob, and turned it, entering their home, and Shirou’s shop. “Rin? I’m home!” She called out, before remembering both ahd duties they were attending to. Arturia frowned, hoping Shirou had at least cooked. She was starving. Trudging forward, the King of Knights headed towards the fridge, praying to God that there would be something edible.

Digging around, Arturia smiled when she found quite a large amount of food specially cooked for her. She even found a small note written by Shirou as well.

Saber,

I and Rainbow-nee’s friends are heading up the mountain to deal with a dragon. I guess it’ll take at least a day, but if I’m not back before you get home I made you some food to hold you over. Take care.
-Love, Shirou
P.S. Save some for Rin.

Arturia smiled, sniffling a bit, “Shirou, you, and your cooking, are truly gifts from God.” she grabbed a small (for her), portion of the food, sat on the couch, turned on the TV to Unimen Rider* with a smile.

“Wonder what will happen today?” She mused with a giggle, “Honestly, I don’t know who to blame more for me liking this show. Shirou or Rin.” she recalled one time she had caught Medea cooking with Shirou, and had struck one of their poses

She had no idea Shirou could blush that brightly... Granted, she HAD just gotten out of the shower, and her towel might have fallen.

Then again, she had noticed the Witch of Colchis staring as well. And well, with Shirou and Rin’s permission had, ah, indulged Caster’s fantasies of her.

… Though Medea ruined the mood… well her and Authria’s stomach…

That had been fun, and she MAY have impregnated the Princess of Colchis…..

Enough remembering of past sexual conquests, there was food!

---Rin---

I sighed, “Finally.”

I groaned as I finished organizing the library into a proper system and not whatever it was before.

Sure Twilight might be annoyed but honestly I could careless, I loathe disorganization with a burning passion! The first time I saw Shirou’s workshop I nearly strangled him because of how disorganized it was. True, Twilight was organized, but still, it was not organized enough.

Honestly it was probably our shared sense of OCD was one of the reasons we got along so well. That, and love of studying the arcane. Granted, I had FAR more knowledge in that department, in my opinion.

… Well in my area of expertise anyway…

Stretching I decided it was time to check out and head home, though not until I offered Spike a chance to stay with us. I liked the little drake and just wanted him to know he was welcome to stay with us until Twilight returned.

I knew Spike wouldn’t take it but still Saber asked me to make the offer.

“Spike! Where are you?” I called as she trotted towards the front desk. “I’m heading out!”

Hearing the scampering of claws on hardwood I looked over and saw Spike jogging over, I looked at the ‘baby’ dragon and smiled. Saber’s attentions had certain bore fruit as now he wasn’t as pudgy as he was. Actually he was shaping up to be quite lean. And well, I MAY have given the drake a book on how to pick up mares….

Little guy needs all the help he can get, especially seeing as Shirou is pretty much a harem protagonist. Seriously the number of women he’s unwittingly seduced by just being himself is utterly ridiculous!

Though honestly… his ‘harem’ wound up being more mine than his. Not that I’d ever complain...I mean, I DID kind of start it, but then again, I consider it his harem.

“You’re welcome to stay with me and Saber until Twilight gets back.” I offered.

“Thanks but I’ll be fine.” Spike said, “I’ll just use the time to catch up on my comics.” He added making me roll my eyes and nod.

Clocking out, I headed home, watching as the sky was turning gold. Despite seeing it happen so often I still found the whole ‘raising and lowering’ the Sun and Moon to be absolutely ridiculous. Such an impossible thing would no doubt be considered a True Magic back on Earth.

This truly was a world where an Age of Gods never truly ended… hopefully the gods here aren’t massive dicks like the ones on Earth.

I also suspected that the Magus Association would slap the princesses with Sealing Designations simply so they could study them both in depth. Some would even try and dissect them.

As I neared our shared home, I could already hear the sounds of her Arturia downing food.

“Somethings never change.” I said with a smile.

Entering the house and closing the door I giggled, “I hope you haven’t eaten everything already Gluttonous King!~” I called out teasingly, smirking.

---Blade Work---

We reached probably the halfway point before we had to make camp.

Luckily Applejack and I were use to camping so we set up the tents in short order, though the applemare kept shooting me sidelong glances and giggling. To which I just sighed.

“You sure your ‘up’ to keeping watch sugarcube?” Applejack teased with a smile, which set off Rainbow-nee making her laugh.

“Yes Applejack-san.” I said unable to contain the exasperation in my voice, “I can keep watch.” I added as I took a sip from the canteen I had bought. We’d be there soon.

The sounds of mountain crickets chirping filled my ears as I kept watch. The others had gone off to bed, wishing each other goodnight.I sighed and decided to watch the stars, it was a beautiful night tonight.

But then again… I don’t think I’ve ever experienced an ugly night… heh.

’I can’t believe my sister and all her friends got to see me with a hard-on…’ I thought, ’I swear… I hope Rainbow- no. I really hope Rarity doesn’t go around gossiping about this… maybe I should ask her not too?’

Groaning, I got up, heading over to Rarity’s tent. Though somehow I knew I was making a big mistake right now…

“Rarity, are you awake?” I call out into the royal purple and yellow tent.

“Hmmm? Yes Darling?” Rarity asked sticking her head out of the tent, “Oh you’re not hoping to slake your beastly urges on me are you?~” She teased making me groan.

“No I’m not going to be slaking anything.” I said dryly, “I was just hoping to convince you to not gossip about my little… incident earlier.”

Rarity taps her chin, a small smirk on her face. “Hmm, if you can make it worth my while....”

Oh… Root-damn it all…

I just sighed, “What. Do you want…” I asked, “I can’t imagine you wanting me to make you anything. Do you want me to cook for you or something?”

Rarity taps her chin even harder. “Well, I HAVE heard of your divine cooking…”

Okay just don’t show any relief and I just might get away with only cooking for her once…

“Well… I don’t think my cooking is divine…” I couldn’t help but say.

“Nonsense Blade.” Rarity said, “Your cooking is amazing from what I’ve heard. I know Rainbow said you were humble but I never realized just how much she was understating it…”

I just snorted, honestly if I could give some of my humbleness away it’d go straight to my sister. I love her buy by the Root does she need to get that ego under control before it gets her in trouble that she can’t get herself out of. Arrogance can lead to horrible things, I’ve seen some horrible things as the result of arrogance….

Such as the Einzbern arrogance and what happened to the Third and Fourth Holy Grail war...

“Alright, if it will keep you quiet.” I said with a sigh, honestly the last thing I needed was to have every mare in Ponyville sniffing around.

Honestly, Love Tap is bad enough… do a mare a favor and she catches a peak while you’re trying to fix her sink...

Rarity pouted, “You don’t have to sound like I’m blackmailing you darling.” She said as she battered her eyes, “You could pay for my silence another way!~” She added teasingly with a suggestive wink.

“No.” I said flatly, “I’m not about to go behind Saber and Radient’s back just to make sure you don’t talk about my incident.” At least, not without their consent.

I mean yeah, we’ve had foursomes and the like before…

… But I’m never really the instigator… besides that Spike is crushing on this mare so hard I’d feel like a bastard if I slept with her…

Besides I caught Rin and Saber talking, apparently Rin’s trying to help the dragon be more savvy or something. So yeah… not going to screw, pun not intended, with one of her schemes.

“What type of food would you like?” I asked, leaning against a large rock

“Hmm… how about some of that Neighponse food I hear Rainbow go on about?” Rarity asked with a smile.

I give her a small smirk. My speciality, perfect. “Alright, any particulars?”

“Surprise me darling.” Rarity said, “But… no… sushi I believe it’s called?”

“Fair enough Rarity-san.” I said, “WOuld you like to eat at my home or should I come over to your house?”

“Well, I suppose I could join you and your wives for dinner.” Rarity purred.

I blushed, wives?? I… well I don’t… we’re not… I mean. I guess? Technically??

To tell the truth… the thought of ever getting married never occurred to me. I mean… I knew I wouldn’t live long enough to enjoy it so… why bother? We were happy with our unorthodox relationship. Granted, perhaps in this new world when they’re ready, I could ask...

“Alright.” I said, somehow knowing that dinner party is going to be very awkward…

---One day later---

---Rainbow Dash---

I hovered along with the others down the mountain, still unable to get over just how awesome Shy and Blade were up there!

Blade stood to the side for most of it, saying that this was their task not his, though he did tend to any burns we got. And he actually scholded Rarity for trying to actually steal some gems from the dragon’s horde!

Honestly I don’t understand why Rares even bothered!? Blade and Spike got out and dig up tons of gems at a time so why? And plus it was pretty stupid of Rares, stealing from dragons never works out.

Then Shy got her tail all in a knot and actually stared the dragon down with The Stare while browbeating something that was five times her size and probably had over a thousand pounds on her! It was so badflank! I was never going to let Shy forget how she saved our flanks!

Though it was Blade that sort of wrapped everything up! We was about to leave when the dragon decided to be a sore loser. and tried to barbeque us. Blade summoned up these HUGE shields, about as tall as Princess Celestia, and they totally blocked the flames.!

Then that huge stone sword thing made a reappearance! And I swear even the dragon stared before Blade, somehow holding the sword, brained the scale-brain with the flat of the sword!

He then dismissed the sword and trotted right up to the dazed dragon and summoned dozens of swords!

“These are swords that belong to dragon-slayers.” He said in an icy voice, “If you ever come back here and try to hurt the ponies in the village I want you to keep this in mind. I can summon these at velocity, I can summon even more, and I will turn you into a pincushion. Am I understood?”

Rainbow’s little brother is SO cool! And now she’s sure Blade is… hmm, how to let him know the real her. Something only he would recognize.

Well it was something to think on later, right now Rainbow just watched as Blade kept changing the subject and avoiding giving any answers to Twilight.

“Ah come on!!” Twilight exclaimed, “Tell me!!!!” She begged.

Rainbow snickered and decided to watch with a grin. Though she wasn’t alone in watching The others were betting how long until Blade cracked.

“Fifty bits for ten minutes.” Applejack said as she snickered in amusement.

“I’ll see that bet and raise it fifty more!” Rainbow retorted.

“I bet a hundred that Bladey won’t crack and instead give an answer that will satisfy Twilight but give no real answers.” Pinkie said.

Is it really surprising that nopony took Pinkie up on her bet?

Eventually, they made it back. Fluttershy thanked Blade, hugging him, while he went back to his home.

Rainbow just waved them off before she took off to her cloud house, deciding she need a good long bath. Plus she still smells burnt fur.

---Rin---

“So… because of both a wandering eye and your own thoughts, you popped a boner in front of all the girls. They all saw it. And to make sure Rarity doesn’t go gossiping about it you promised to cook her dinner here.” I summarized with a bemused smirk, “You really do have the Luck of a Lancer don’t you Sword-for-brains?” I do wonder just what Shirou was thinking that got him erect.

Shirou just sighed and dropped his head, “I know…” Oh just how depressed he felt from saying that made my skin crawl.

Jealousy is terribly bitter and for all its ‘nutritional’ value the sheer bitterness made it a very last resort for a starving changeling that had no other options.

Saber just patted Shirou’s back and tried to cheer him up, eventually dragging him into the living room to watch some cartoon or something. Power Ponies the Animated series or something.

Me? I was just wondering how awkward this how Dinner party was going to be… and how to cock-block Rarity for Spike’s sake if nothing else.

Damn it Shirou, you don’t do thing simple do you?

However, I, being the wonderful lover I am, decided to help cook. Granted, I’m more partial to making Chinese dishes, but I will help Shirou get through this.

---Shriou---

I watched the show with Saber though honestly my thoughts were preoccupied by what Rarity had called Saber and Rin…

My wives… would they accept being that?

… I’m damaged goods. I know just how broken and distorted I am… and having a proper family can’t change that. Hell, I don’t even have any memories of my birth family, or who I was before….

I am what I am…

… But, they’ve been so helpful, maybe… and if Sakura and Medusa were here, then we could be a family again. An unconventional family, but still.

But I sincerely doubt Fate would be that kind to me… I think she isn’t kind to Emiya’s in general actually…

Shaking my head I decided to shelve my troubling thoughts and focus on the cartoon with Saber. It's a cheesy show, but my voracious eater seems to enjoy the visuals. She snuggles up to me, and not long after, Rin does as well, waiting for some food to cook.

Karada wa tsurugi de dekiteiru
Chishio wa tetsu de kokoro wa GARASU
Ikutabi no senjou wo koete fuhai
Tatta ichido no haisou mo naku
Tatta ichido no shouri mo nashi
Ishi wa mata hitori, tsurugi no oka de saihyō wo kudaku
Keredo, kono shōgai wa imada hatezu
Itsuwari no karada wa, soredemo tsurugi de dekite ita **

… I am what I am indeed…

A little over an hour later, the spread is set out, a mixture of meat and vegetable dishes, all stylishly arranged. I gave Rin a smile as I hugged and kissed her.

“Thank you Rin.” I said earnestly, “I’m sorry you had to cook… I just had a lot on my mind.”

“It’s fine.” Rin said, “Honestly it’s nothing compared to your cooking but I think I’m good myself.” Kirei, bastard as he was, had taught her how to cook at least.

And thank the Root she hated spicy stuff…honestly, I have no idea how Kirei enjoyed mapo tofu.

As we all tucked in for dinner I focused on my beautiful lovers and not on troubling questions.

Author's Note

*= Ponified Kamen Riders
**= (The literal english translation) ((I'm using the Prisim Illya version of the aira)) I am the bone of my sword.
Steel is my body, and fire is my blood.
I have created over a thousand blades.
Unaware of beginning,
Nor aware of the end.
Withstood pain with inconsistent weapons, my hands will never hold anything.
Yet, my flame never ends.
My whole body was still Unlimited Blade Works.

Sorry for the long wait. Honestly it's more my fault more then anything, I allowed myself to get sidetracked by my stories "A Slime's Life for Me" and "My Life as a Skeleton in a Rape-world" over on Questionable Questing.