"Regardless, both of the remaining Archers are going to present extremely difficult problems - because their prototypes, the physical incarnations that started or will start their legends... are still alive. More, they're involved in this War - as Masters."
"So... They're alive, but at the same time their future incarnations are also somebody else's Servants?" Shirou said slowly, looking a little unsettled by the prospect.
"Yes. And... one of the problems with being a 'hero of justice' is that justice isn't a word with any kindness in it - it has no room for mercy, even when those it's coming for have hopes and dreams and loves of their own." Again, he didn't continue the statement, instead letting the meaning penetrate and waiting for the person the message was meant for to decide what to do about it.
"You're saying... that I..."
Caster shrugged. "He's lost his faith, somewhere in the blood. Wants to go back, change the direction of his life and make it all never happen... Even if the alternative is worse."
..oh LORD but that scene is a bitch. How the hell does Shirou take something like that? How does anyone, for that matter? GAH.
Oh, and the full version of Kirameku Namida wa Hoshi Ni kicks ass beyond all imagination.
I'm just going to skip away from this for now and hope that either feedback shakes something loose or a lightning bolt strikes. Maybe some Servant romance in the meantime.
Ja, -n
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