Rider:
I am Iskandar, the King of Conquerors! In this battle for the Holy Grail, I am of the Rider Class of Servants.
Waver:
Wh… what the hell are you thinking announcing yourself that way?! You idiot! Ouh!
Rider:
Fate has brought us altogether in this place to do battle for the possession of the Holy Grail. But first, I wish to make a proposition and offer. What think you of yielding the Holy Grail to me and joining my glorious and invincible army?! You will be treated as honored allies, friends and brothers in arms! Together we shall share in the glory of battle and the joy of world conquest!
Lancer:
Humph… I’m afraid that I must decline your offer. As tempting as that offer may be, I may give the Grail to but one man. My new avowed lord Master. And not to the likes of you, Rider!
Saber:
Tell me, Rider. Did you come here and interfere with our battle rudely merely to proffer that ridiculous and laughable plan of yours? This is a grave offense against my honor!
Rider:
Hummm… I'd be willing to discuss compensation…
Saber & Lancer:
ENOUGH!
Rider:
Hum…
Saber:
And further, I am the rightful king of Britain and not merely a knight of the realm. I can never lower myself to mere a retainer even to a mighty king!
Rider:
Ooh… You are king of Britain?! That is quite a surprise! I would hardly be expected that the King of Knights to be a little girl.
Saber:
Then would you like to taste of this little girl’s blade, King of Conquerors?
Rider:
Hagh… I suppose negotiations've failed. That's a terrible waste. A truly awful shame.
Waver:
RIDEEEEER!!!
Fate/Zero
Kiritsugu:
I can’t believe it… that moron nearly conquered the known world?
Waver:
What the hell is wrong with you?!
Kayneth:
So, you were the one who did it, huh?
Waver:
Uh!
Kayneth:
I’ve been wondering what twisted madness has invaded your psyche and compelled you to steal my relic. Huh! I never even imagined that you yourself have being planning to enter the Holy Grail War. Waver…Velvet?
Waver:
Hagh?!
Kayneth:
Now I know you’re non-experienced in these matters. How would you… like me to offer you a private lesson? What it really means for mages to kill one another? I’ll teach you all about the fear and pain involved in such noble endeavors. You should feel honored.
Rider:
Humph. Mage who is speaking now! Do I understand correctly that you believe you were to be my Master rather than this boy I've sworn to serve?! How whole idea’s absurd and laughable! Only one brave enough to openly ride on to the battle field standing it my side could ever hope to be my Master! A coward who lack sufficient courage to show himself is nowhere close to being worthy of me! HAHAHAHAHA!
Kayneth:
Agh…
Rider:
Of course, there are also others! They’re out there skulking in the darkness, watching us!
Saber:
What are you talking about, Rider?
Rider:
Saber and Lancer, the skills and bravery you showed were impressive! Your duel was magnificent! Surely the sound of your blades and the fury of your battle called other Heroic Spirit here to bear witness and glean knowledge from your encounter. Heroic Spirits! Fall again through the Holy Grail! Gather here and now! Those too craven and cowardly to show themselves here tonight, will draw the vicious scorn of Iskandar, King of Conquerors!
Tokiomi:
Kirei…
Kirei:
Yes…
Tokiomi:
This is not good…
Kirei:
Not good indeed…
[Archer appears]
Waver:
Oh no! that's him!
Kayneth:
The Servant that defeated Assassin?!
Archer:
So, two lesser beings dare to name themselves kings even in my royal presence.
Rider:
I fail to see where the problem lies, Servant? Or I am Iskandar, the legendary King of the Conquerors known through all the lands of the world.
Archer:
What nonsense! You’re deluding yourself! I am the one true king of the world! All others are mongrels! Pretenders to the name!
Rider:
If you are that insist into of your claim, then why not name yourself? No true king should be troubled by something as simple as giving his name to those he wishes to challenge.
Archer:
So, you would question me, you filthy mongrel? Me, the one true king? If you cannot now discern my identity in the presence of my magnificent glory, then you’re ignorant blindness will serve to seal your dawn!
Rider:
I see now. That is how he killed Assassin.
Kiritsugu:
That is his Noble Phantasm…
Kariya:
Kill them all…
[Berserker appears]
Saber:
Berserker?!
Lancer:
So, King of Conquerors… Are you planning to ask him to join too?
Rider:
Perhaps not… He doesn’t seem terribly interested in civilized negotiations of any kind, does he? Hey there, boy. How powerful a Servant is this monster, huh?
Waver:
I don’t know… I can’t really tell…
Rider:
What do you mean boy? Are you not a master chosen by the Holy Grail? You’re supposed to be able to sense all their strengths and weaknesses aren’t you?
Waver:
I can’t tell anything… That black thing is definitely a Servant… but I can’t read its status or anything else!
Rider:
Hummm…
Irisviel:
It appears… you’ll be facing another difficult enemy.
Saber:
Yes, so it seems… That spirit has some curse or other ability. It fully conceals nearly everything about him. But that isn’t all. With four other Servants present, we have to be very careful.
Maiya:
Why did he materialize here?
Kiritsugu:
No sane master would ever choose… to send their Servant out here under these circumstances… certainly not right in the middle of all this chaos. Maiya, keep watching Assassin. I’ll look for Berserker’s Master.
[Berserker looks upon Archer]
Archer:
Who gave you permission to look upon me? You rabid dog. May your death provide me some modicum of entertainment…mongrel!
[Bomb]
Lancer:
Good God! Is that truly Berserker?!
Rider:
For a madman completely devoid of a soul or conscience... huh, he is rather nimble.
Waver:
Huh?!
Rider:
Come now. Couldn’t you tell what he did? That black thing casually snatched the first blade that was flying toward him out of the air and used it to deflect the second spear.
Archer:
You dare lay your filthy hands on my precious treasures. You must long for a painful death... Cur!
Waver:
No way… that’s impossible!
Archer:
All right, now mongrel. Let us all just see how long your parlor tricks can keep you alive now!
[Archer vs. Berserker]
Archer:
Fool… I belong among the heavens? Yet you would have me trod upon the ground?! Your impudence has guaranteed your death! Mongrel! When I am through with you, nothing will remain of your corps!
Kirei:
Gilgamesh is serious… he plans to open the Gate of Babylon even further…
Tokiomi:
Repeatedly exposing his Noble Phantasm to all the others. Very rash of him.
Kirei:
Your decision… my master.
Tokiomi:
By the power of my Command Seal. King of Heroes, quell thy anger and withdraw.
Archer:
You dare to order a king to withdraw?! To leave the fight undone?! You have much nerve, Tokiomi! You’re fortunate, mad dog. You mongrels! By our next meeting, seed you call your numbers! Only a true hero is worthy to look upon my glorious presence!
Rider:
Hum. It would seem that Archer’s Master has much less fortitude and as far courageous than he is.
Saber:
Uh?
Berserker:
AAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!!
Saber:
Irisviel! Get back!
[Berserker attacks Saber with iron bar]
Saber:
What?!
Rider:
So that’s what it is. Whatever he grabs on to his hands, becomes his Noble Phantasm.
Irisviel:
Saber!
[Saber vs. Berserker]
Kiritsugu:
Hey Maiya, have you gotten any visual of Berserker’s Master?
Maiya:
No, I haven’t.
Kiritsugu:
This looks bad… Damn…
Saber:
What are you?! Monster…
[Lancer interfered the battle]
Lancer:
That’s quite enough messing around for now… Berserker! You see, Saber has a prior engagement. If you insist on interfering with our obligation, you’ll have to face me.
Saber:
Lancer…
Kayneth:
What are you doing, Lancer? This is your chance to defeat Saber and take her out of play.
Lancer:
My Master! I Diarmuid will defeat Saber! I swear it upon my honor! If you insist, I’ll kill her here and now, then I’ll first defeat that mad dog Berserker! Please my master, let it be so!
Kayneth:
With my Command Seal, I order you…
Lancer:
My load!
Kayneth:
You are to help Berserker. Kill Saber! Now!
Saber:
Lancer!
Lancer:
Sorry… Saber…
Saber:
Irisviel, listen! I shall hold them here! While I do that, you must leave this place as quickly as possible! Run! Get as far away as you can! Irisviel, please! Run away!
Irisviel:
It’s alright, Saber. Please believe in your Master!
Saber:
Kiritsugu is here?
Irisviel:
Kiritsugu… I know that you can still turn this to a victory!
Kiritsugu:
Alright, I’ll kill Lancer’s Master now. It’s the only way out of this situation. Maiya, proceed with your attack of Assassin on my mark. Suppressive fire.
Rider:
Ah, this servant is quite a tough one, isn’t he? Well as you can see, our dark malevolent friend will be retiring for the evening. Master of Lancer! I know not from whence you were watching! But do not sully a battle between knights with your petty tricks! Have Lancer withdraw. If you insist on humiliating him further, then I shall join Saber against him. And I assure you that together the two of us will annihilate your servant. What will it be?
Kayneth:
Ugggh… Fine. Withdraw Lancer. That’s enough for tonight.
Lancer:
My thanks, King of Conquers.
Rider:
It was nothing. The flowers of a battle field must bloom.
Saber:
I must know… what was your purpose in coming here? King of Conquers.
Rider:
Well honestly, I try not to think too hard about such things. Saber, first settle matters with Lancer and battle. And then, I shall face the victor of your contest. Be it you or Lancer. Well, king of Knights, good bye for the moment! It was a pressure! And I sincerely hope to enjoy our nest meeting as much as did this one. Hey boy, don’t you have anything nice to says to the lady? Huh? I really do wish it man up a little. Oh well… Fare thee well!
Irisviel:
Saber! Your left arm!
Saber:
Yes. It was a painful blow. It is as Rider says, if I fail to deal with Lancer first and undo the curse on this wound, we’ll damage my chances against the other Servants.
Irisviel:
Thank you Saber. I survived thanks to you.
Saber:
The reason I could focus on the battle before me, it was because I had you to stand behind me.
Irisviel:
Saber…
Saber:
The battle was only beginning, Irisviel. Tonight we saw that opening gambits, have an epic battle, there is only just beginning to unfold.
Irisviel:
I know.
Saber:
They were all powerful adversaries. Not one of them was a conventional enemy.
Irisviel:
So this… is the Holy Grail War…
Kariya:
Hahahahaha… he turned and ran like a cowardly rat away from my Berserker. Hahahahaha… and I also got embarrassed that stupid arrogant ass, Tokiomi… now I wish I could have seen the look on your face. Hahaha…UGH! That damn Berserker broke free of my control and started fighting Saber… Bastard! If he keeps doing that, my body won’t last long. But if I can control him, I can win. Just hold on… Sakura…
Assassin:
Begging your pardon, master Kirei.
Kirei:
What is it?
Assassin:
Master, I’ve come to report that I’ve found something of interest outside the church.
Kirei:
A familiar?
Assassin:
Yes. It was outside the barrier. But it was clearly sent here for the purpose of monitoring this church.
Ryunosuke:
Awesome! That was so awesome! Hey, Bluebeard! That was all real right?! Right?! It was for real! Not some kind of cool special effect, right?! So awesome! So, about this Grail War, you can do duel, aren’t ya? Right? Big guy? Ah… big guy?
Caster:
My wish has come true.
Ryunosuke:
What do you mean by… ah… wish come true?
Caster:
Look at her! The answer to my prayer! Her extraordinary face, or strong and noble bearing! She is none another than a maiden of my dreams! The one perfect woman in the world!
Ryunosuke:
You know this chick?
Caster:
Yes indeed! She was forsaken by God! Died in abject shame and terrible loneliness and now… At last, she has come back to life! It is… such a miracle! What else could it be?! For the fulfillment of all of my hopes and dreams! Oh, maiden… My holy virgin! Soon… I will come for you!
The Vicious Beast Roars
<preview>
Lancer:
I will bring you Saber’s head.
Saber:
The next strike will be the real!
Sola-Ui:
Aren’t you the one who is mistaken here?
Kayneth:
Let’s have our guest enjoy the magical workshop of Kayneth El-Melloi.
Kirei:
You dare sit there and lecture me?
Caster:
I have come for you, my sweat and holy virgin!
Rider:
I am Iskandar, the King of Conquerors! In this battle for the Holy Grail, I am of the Rider Class of Servants.
Waver:
Wh… what the hell are you thinking announcing yourself that way?! You idiot! Ouh!
Rider:
Fate has brought us altogether in this place to do battle for the possession of the Holy Grail. But first, I wish to make a proposition and offer. What think you of yielding the Holy Grail to me and joining my glorious and invincible army?! You will be treated as honored allies, friends and brothers in arms! Together we shall share in the glory of battle and the joy of world conquest!
Lancer:
Humph… I’m afraid that I must decline your offer. As tempting as that offer may be, I may give the Grail to but one man. My new avowed lord Master. And not to the likes of you, Rider!
Saber:
Tell me, Rider. Did you come here and interfere with our battle rudely merely to proffer that ridiculous and laughable plan of yours? This is a grave offense against my honor!
Rider:
Hummm… I'd be willing to discuss compensation…
Saber & Lancer:
ENOUGH!
Rider:
Hum…
Saber:
And further, I am the rightful king of Britain and not merely a knight of the realm. I can never lower myself to mere a retainer even to a mighty king!
Rider:
Ooh… You are king of Britain?! That is quite a surprise! I would hardly be expected that the King of Knights to be a little girl.
Saber:
Then would you like to taste of this little girl’s blade, King of Conquerors?
Rider:
Hagh… I suppose negotiations've failed. That's a terrible waste. A truly awful shame.
Waver:
RIDEEEEER!!!
Fate/Zero
Kiritsugu:
I can’t believe it… that moron nearly conquered the known world?
Waver:
What the hell is wrong with you?!
Kayneth:
So, you were the one who did it, huh?
Waver:
Uh!
Kayneth:
I’ve been wondering what twisted madness has invaded your psyche and compelled you to steal my relic. Huh! I never even imagined that you yourself have being planning to enter the Holy Grail War. Waver…Velvet?
Waver:
Hagh?!
Kayneth:
Now I know you’re non-experienced in these matters. How would you… like me to offer you a private lesson? What it really means for mages to kill one another? I’ll teach you all about the fear and pain involved in such noble endeavors. You should feel honored.
Rider:
Humph. Mage who is speaking now! Do I understand correctly that you believe you were to be my Master rather than this boy I've sworn to serve?! How whole idea’s absurd and laughable! Only one brave enough to openly ride on to the battle field standing it my side could ever hope to be my Master! A coward who lack sufficient courage to show himself is nowhere close to being worthy of me! HAHAHAHAHA!
Kayneth:
Agh…
Rider:
Of course, there are also others! They’re out there skulking in the darkness, watching us!
Saber:
What are you talking about, Rider?
Rider:
Saber and Lancer, the skills and bravery you showed were impressive! Your duel was magnificent! Surely the sound of your blades and the fury of your battle called other Heroic Spirit here to bear witness and glean knowledge from your encounter. Heroic Spirits! Fall again through the Holy Grail! Gather here and now! Those too craven and cowardly to show themselves here tonight, will draw the vicious scorn of Iskandar, King of Conquerors!
Tokiomi:
Kirei…
Kirei:
Yes…
Tokiomi:
This is not good…
Kirei:
Not good indeed…
[Archer appears]
Waver:
Oh no! that's him!
Kayneth:
The Servant that defeated Assassin?!
Archer:
So, two lesser beings dare to name themselves kings even in my royal presence.
Rider:
I fail to see where the problem lies, Servant? Or I am Iskandar, the legendary King of the Conquerors known through all the lands of the world.
Archer:
What nonsense! You’re deluding yourself! I am the one true king of the world! All others are mongrels! Pretenders to the name!
Rider:
If you are that insist into of your claim, then why not name yourself? No true king should be troubled by something as simple as giving his name to those he wishes to challenge.
Archer:
So, you would question me, you filthy mongrel? Me, the one true king? If you cannot now discern my identity in the presence of my magnificent glory, then you’re ignorant blindness will serve to seal your dawn!
Rider:
I see now. That is how he killed Assassin.
Kiritsugu:
That is his Noble Phantasm…
Kariya:
Kill them all…
[Berserker appears]
Saber:
Berserker?!
Lancer:
So, King of Conquerors… Are you planning to ask him to join too?
Rider:
Perhaps not… He doesn’t seem terribly interested in civilized negotiations of any kind, does he? Hey there, boy. How powerful a Servant is this monster, huh?
Waver:
I don’t know… I can’t really tell…
Rider:
What do you mean boy? Are you not a master chosen by the Holy Grail? You’re supposed to be able to sense all their strengths and weaknesses aren’t you?
Waver:
I can’t tell anything… That black thing is definitely a Servant… but I can’t read its status or anything else!
Rider:
Hummm…
Irisviel:
It appears… you’ll be facing another difficult enemy.
Saber:
Yes, so it seems… That spirit has some curse or other ability. It fully conceals nearly everything about him. But that isn’t all. With four other Servants present, we have to be very careful.
Maiya:
Why did he materialize here?
Kiritsugu:
No sane master would ever choose… to send their Servant out here under these circumstances… certainly not right in the middle of all this chaos. Maiya, keep watching Assassin. I’ll look for Berserker’s Master.
[Berserker looks upon Archer]
Archer:
Who gave you permission to look upon me? You rabid dog. May your death provide me some modicum of entertainment…mongrel!
[Bomb]
Lancer:
Good God! Is that truly Berserker?!
Rider:
For a madman completely devoid of a soul or conscience... huh, he is rather nimble.
Waver:
Huh?!
Rider:
Come now. Couldn’t you tell what he did? That black thing casually snatched the first blade that was flying toward him out of the air and used it to deflect the second spear.
Archer:
You dare lay your filthy hands on my precious treasures. You must long for a painful death... Cur!
Waver:
No way… that’s impossible!
Archer:
All right, now mongrel. Let us all just see how long your parlor tricks can keep you alive now!
[Archer vs. Berserker]
Archer:
Fool… I belong among the heavens? Yet you would have me trod upon the ground?! Your impudence has guaranteed your death! Mongrel! When I am through with you, nothing will remain of your corps!
Kirei:
Gilgamesh is serious… he plans to open the Gate of Babylon even further…
Tokiomi:
Repeatedly exposing his Noble Phantasm to all the others. Very rash of him.
Kirei:
Your decision… my master.
Tokiomi:
By the power of my Command Seal. King of Heroes, quell thy anger and withdraw.
Archer:
You dare to order a king to withdraw?! To leave the fight undone?! You have much nerve, Tokiomi! You’re fortunate, mad dog. You mongrels! By our next meeting, seed you call your numbers! Only a true hero is worthy to look upon my glorious presence!
Rider:
Hum. It would seem that Archer’s Master has much less fortitude and as far courageous than he is.
Saber:
Uh?
Berserker:
AAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!!
Saber:
Irisviel! Get back!
[Berserker attacks Saber with iron bar]
Saber:
What?!
Rider:
So that’s what it is. Whatever he grabs on to his hands, becomes his Noble Phantasm.
Irisviel:
Saber!
[Saber vs. Berserker]
Kiritsugu:
Hey Maiya, have you gotten any visual of Berserker’s Master?
Maiya:
No, I haven’t.
Kiritsugu:
This looks bad… Damn…
Saber:
What are you?! Monster…
[Lancer interfered the battle]
Lancer:
That’s quite enough messing around for now… Berserker! You see, Saber has a prior engagement. If you insist on interfering with our obligation, you’ll have to face me.
Saber:
Lancer…
Kayneth:
What are you doing, Lancer? This is your chance to defeat Saber and take her out of play.
Lancer:
My Master! I Diarmuid will defeat Saber! I swear it upon my honor! If you insist, I’ll kill her here and now, then I’ll first defeat that mad dog Berserker! Please my master, let it be so!
Kayneth:
With my Command Seal, I order you…
Lancer:
My load!
Kayneth:
You are to help Berserker. Kill Saber! Now!
Saber:
Lancer!
Lancer:
Sorry… Saber…
Saber:
Irisviel, listen! I shall hold them here! While I do that, you must leave this place as quickly as possible! Run! Get as far away as you can! Irisviel, please! Run away!
Irisviel:
It’s alright, Saber. Please believe in your Master!
Saber:
Kiritsugu is here?
Irisviel:
Kiritsugu… I know that you can still turn this to a victory!
Kiritsugu:
Alright, I’ll kill Lancer’s Master now. It’s the only way out of this situation. Maiya, proceed with your attack of Assassin on my mark. Suppressive fire.
Maiya:
Right, acknowledged.
Kiritsugu:
Six… Five… Four… Three… Two… One… Hagh?!
Rider:
AAAGGGHHH!!
Waver:
Rider?!
[Rider crashed Berserker with his chariot]
Rider:
Ah, this servant is quite a tough one, isn’t he? Well as you can see, our dark malevolent friend will be retiring for the evening. Master of Lancer! I know not from whence you were watching! But do not sully a battle between knights with your petty tricks! Have Lancer withdraw. If you insist on humiliating him further, then I shall join Saber against him. And I assure you that together the two of us will annihilate your servant. What will it be?
Kayneth:
Ugggh… Fine. Withdraw Lancer. That’s enough for tonight.
Lancer:
My thanks, King of Conquers.
Rider:
It was nothing. The flowers of a battle field must bloom.
Saber:
I must know… what was your purpose in coming here? King of Conquers.
Rider:
Well honestly, I try not to think too hard about such things. Saber, first settle matters with Lancer and battle. And then, I shall face the victor of your contest. Be it you or Lancer. Well, king of Knights, good bye for the moment! It was a pressure! And I sincerely hope to enjoy our nest meeting as much as did this one. Hey boy, don’t you have anything nice to says to the lady? Huh? I really do wish it man up a little. Oh well… Fare thee well!
Irisviel:
Saber! Your left arm!
Saber:
Yes. It was a painful blow. It is as Rider says, if I fail to deal with Lancer first and undo the curse on this wound, we’ll damage my chances against the other Servants.
Irisviel:
Thank you Saber. I survived thanks to you.
Saber:
The reason I could focus on the battle before me, it was because I had you to stand behind me.
Irisviel:
Saber…
Saber:
The battle was only beginning, Irisviel. Tonight we saw that opening gambits, have an epic battle, there is only just beginning to unfold.
Irisviel:
I know.
Saber:
They were all powerful adversaries. Not one of them was a conventional enemy.
Irisviel:
So this… is the Holy Grail War…
Kariya:
Hahahahaha… he turned and ran like a cowardly rat away from my Berserker. Hahahahaha… and I also got embarrassed that stupid arrogant ass, Tokiomi… now I wish I could have seen the look on your face. Hahaha…UGH! That damn Berserker broke free of my control and started fighting Saber… Bastard! If he keeps doing that, my body won’t last long. But if I can control him, I can win. Just hold on… Sakura…
Assassin:
Begging your pardon, master Kirei.
Kirei:
What is it?
Assassin:
Master, I’ve come to report that I’ve found something of interest outside the church.
Kirei:
A familiar?
Assassin:
Yes. It was outside the barrier. But it was clearly sent here for the purpose of monitoring this church.
Ryunosuke:
Awesome! That was so awesome! Hey, Bluebeard! That was all real right?! Right?! It was for real! Not some kind of cool special effect, right?! So awesome! So, about this Grail War, you can do duel, aren’t ya? Right? Big guy? Ah… big guy?
Caster:
My wish has come true.
Ryunosuke:
What do you mean by… ah… wish come true?
Caster:
Look at her! The answer to my prayer! Her extraordinary face, or strong and noble bearing! She is none another than a maiden of my dreams! The one perfect woman in the world!
Ryunosuke:
You know this chick?
Caster:
Yes indeed! She was forsaken by God! Died in abject shame and terrible loneliness and now… At last, she has come back to life! It is… such a miracle! What else could it be?! For the fulfillment of all of my hopes and dreams! Oh, maiden… My holy virgin! Soon… I will come for you!
The Vicious Beast Roars
<preview>
Lancer:
I will bring you Saber’s head.
Saber:
The next strike will be the real!
Sola-Ui:
Aren’t you the one who is mistaken here?
Kayneth:
Let’s have our guest enjoy the magical workshop of Kayneth El-Melloi.
Kirei:
You dare sit there and lecture me?
Caster:
I have come for you, my sweat and holy virgin!
Next Episode:Night of Schemes