Japan, Fuyuki. 1994.
It was an early morning as the sun was rising. Outside the city of Fuyuki stood one old wooden house made in a more traditional Japanese style. The building itself wasn't too big and didn't seem to be in the best condition. From the first glance, it seemed like an uninhabitable place. However, upon a closer look, one could notice small repairs that were made at some parts. So it could at least stay intact and somewhat habitable, for some time.
However, the house's condition didn't matter to its owner or his quest.
Inside it looked like any other Japanese house. It had only one floor and a small shed out the back which was currently empty. The only place that looked unusual was a kitchen which was made to align with a more western style and was currently occupied by two people.
One of them was a cook in a white shirt and black trousers in a white apron. A young man with raven hair and violet eyes was smiling as he finished making breakfast. Just with one glance at him, anyone could see that he was a foreign. As he finished preparing the food, he turned to the other occupant in the room who was looking at him with hunger. More precisely at the object in his hands, fried eggs.
"Bon Appetit." said the raven-haired man as he placed the plate on the table. A smirk appeared on his face, as he was watching how his guest was eating and did not care about being watched. "I see you like it." The other occupant of the room made another bite before speaking.
"I hate weak tasting food." Her voice sounded mighty and yet it was smooth and mature. She took another bite before looking at him again. "Be proud. I had nothing like this in my time, now I see that the world has come a long way since my death."
"Not really. Some things stay the same. People, for example, they never change." commented on her companion, who was drinking tea that he prepared for himself. His violet eyes glanced at her with amusement. "Besides, you haven't seen anything impressive yet. Believe me," he said with a smirk as he drank from his cup.
A small smirk appeared on her face as well.
"Oh, don't worry. I believe you, Master."
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A few days before.
Humans are the most predictable species out of all living beings.
There was a time when they lived in caves, fighting and killing other humans over the smallest things. As time moved on and technology progressed, humans stayed the same. Sure, they might think that they changed, became more civilised and forgot old barbaric ways, but it is a lie. Just like before, when they fought over food and water for their tribe to survive, and to be more powerful than others. Now they wage war over entire continents to expand their authority and ensure the survival of their states. Methods and reasons might have changed, but the main idea behind it all stayed the same.
Even between different worlds, humans were the same.
'This world might be different from mine, but some things never change.' The young man thought as he went further inside the Hongan-ji Temple. It was late at night and there wasn't anyone right now. The raven-haired man easily managed to get inside the temple. This place was reconstructed a few times but he was told that it didn't affect the temple's history. Something that he will need soon for his little ritual. As he was walking, the young man couldn't help but wonder.
'Even after everything that happened to Japan, people managed to raise their nation from the ruins of war. Fascinating. Britannia might be not the same here, but the world is still a mess with power-hungry people in charge of everything. Even USA-Heh, it's still weird to say it, their little revolution succeeded this time. Shame what happened to Napoleon, but I guess you can't have everything.' He wondered what a world without Britannia looked like. At least in this world, they dissolved the empire early. 'Still, it didn't stop other countries from committing atrocities like my old homeland.' He sighed as he remembered what he had read about the last world war.
"Humans never change." He thought when he finally reached his goal. He was inside of an old temple, the place where he was told to perform a ritual. The young man pulled out the small paper with instructions on it. Violet eyes scanned it making sure that he was ready for what was to come. After a few seconds, he started to laugh.
'Still, even after everything I saw, it's hard to believe stuff like this exists.' Magic, gods and a wish-granting artefact. If he didn't have experience with this kind of stuff, he was sure he wouldn't believe in any of it. 'But...I was resurrected or as I was told, transported here. And after everything that happened, I shouldn't be surprised anymore. Hmm, I'm curious how C.C would have reacted or what kind of face Suzaku would have made, if he was here. Oh, poor Suzaku would be shocked to learn this world's Japanese history for sure. Still, I was given not only a second chance, but the mission as well. Even if my sponsor in this war isn't the most normal person, I have obligations… Heh, to have a demon emperor as your agent, how ludicrous. Still, I can work with it.'
Lelouch vi Britannia, Lelouch Lamperouge, Zero, Demon Emperor. Most hated and feared person of the 21st century. Man of miracles. The 99th emperor of the Holy Britannian Empire. Masked revolutionary Zero, leader of Black Knights. The monster who should have died, yet was standing in the middle of the Japanese temple with a wicked grin on his face.
"Different worlds, I was told. Now, it is really interesting." Lelouch said to himself as he finished drawing the magic circle on the floor. "Indeed, how interesting. Magic exists in this world, and not only that it allows to summon legends of the past."
Holy Grail War. Some sort of battle royale between seven masters and their servants, with the prize being the Holy Grail that can grant any wish. However...
"Any rule can be broken. Any object can be destroyed. This war is no different." Lelouch thought as he looked at his right hand. An unusual red tattoo, a sign that he was one of the masters, even if he wasn't supposed to be. "My sponsor didn't lie." Violet eyes glanced at the circle on the ground for the last time. The former emperor was remembering instructions before he made something that cannot be undone.
'In the past, I fought for many things. I fought for people dear to me, I fought to kill those who deserved it, and I fought for the future. This world, it might be a different one. The people I care about are no longer with me, but my reasons are still the same! I was given a second chance to save and to destroy.' A devilish smile appeared on his face. "And I'm not going to waste it."
"Fill, fill, fill, fill, fill!" Lelouch chanted."Repeat five times. But destroy each when filled."
The circle on the ground was shining as he continued the ritual.
"I hereby propose." while Lelouch was speaking his circle was shining more brightly with each moment. "Thou shalt come under my command, and our fate shall be combined, destroy and unite. Abiding by the summons of the Holy Grail, if thou dost accede to this will and reason, answer me!"
As he finished his chant, a bright light-filled room for the second before disappearing. Lelouch looked at the outcome and smiled as he saw his new companion, his servant.
"I ask you." She was a woman in black armour with gold chains over her chest and few red chains over her legs. She had a long red cloak and some sort of sharp spikes around her left shoulder and a purple Japanese paper seal that was hanging from the right shoulder. She had long red hair that was covering the right side of her face as they reached her heels. In her left hand, she was holding a Katana, while her right hand was placed on her hip. Even as half of her face was covered, Lelouch still could see her left eye. It was red as blood and confident, yet the wicked smile on her face convinced him that he indeed summoned a servant.
"Are you my Master?"
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Can you guess who is Lelouch Servant?