(continuation of the scene from the previous chapter.)
What do I do now?! The situation has completely spiraled out of control! Rider is already in combat stance. The enemy Servant, Lancer, is also ready to fight! Rider, you little dipsh-
Why get angry now? It's not worth it, but now is the time to prove myself a Master in my first Holy Grail War!
Rider (looking at Diana)
— "So...?"
Diana
— (sigh) "Right... Rider, dont hold back but mostly- DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID!"
Rider
— "As you wish."
Kārlis Vējš
— "Lancer, dari to pašu!" (In Latvian: Lancer, do the same!")
And in the blink of an eye, both Servants moved at tremendous speed, clash their lances against each other. Yes, Rider is using a lance... But who cares?
Thud! Gashin! Gacha!
The sound of lances echoes through the night mist. One moment I see two figures fighting, then they vanish, sparks flying as their weapons clash.
It looks like a small choreography between two strong warriors trying not to die first. Their adrenaline must be pumping.
Lancer has a calm expression while fighting, but Rider, on the contrary, has a smile on her face while fighting. As she said – every adventure for her is a challenge she accepts. And she accepts the same smile on her face when she faced the end of the world, when she said earlier.
Lancer (clashing lances with Rider)
— "Ghh- You are pretty strong, I will admit. But this arrogance of yours will not lead you to victory."
Rider
— "Hoh~? You actually talked, big boy. Talk less and fight more"
Rider throws herself at Lancer again. She really doesn't care. For her, this is like an amusement park.
She is indeed strong. But I don't want her to do something suicidal. THAT'S OUT OF THE QUESTION! I cannot lose my Servant straight on the second day!
Diana
— "RIDER! I said I told you not to do anything stupid!"
Rider
— "Mimimimi- I KNOW! Im fine, silly."
Diana
— "Dont call me silly on a moment like this!"
Lancer, in a swift movement, almost lands a fatal blow on Rider. But what's most impressive is how Lancer, a mountain of muscle, manages to move so fast. This guy is definitely strong, and to be called the "Strongest Latvian Hero ever" is no joke... But it was a fatal mistake to reveal who your Servant was, Kārlis...
So probably I will try to sneak and search informations no internet, because who in blue hell is the "strongest Latvian warrior"?!
But then an idea cross to my mind. I might be risky but it might work too. Turning my head to Rogue Rider, with my finger I call him to get closer to me.
Rogue Rider
— "...?"
Diana (whispering)
— "So hear me out..."
[Scene moves to Rider vs Lancer]
Thud! Gashin! Gacha! Thud! Gashin! Gacha!
Rider
— (Wuff... Tch- This guy is really strong. I have to start playing defensively and hold on. But for some reason... Either he's holding back or the Master used some Mystic on him. Or he's really strong. Shit! Calm down, dont get crazy. You can do this!)
Lancer
— "...You seem conflicted."
Kārlis Vējš
— "I think our little sailor is in trouble~ Keep jumping her, Lancer."
Thud!
(Lancer's spear hits and scratches Rider's arm, though she manages to defend against the attack.)
Rider
— "Grr-! (Filho da puta acertou-me!) [Translation: The son of a bitch hit me]
But then... Rogue Rider appears from nowhere with his horse attacking Lancer and throwing him away.
In my eyes, it was as if a huge gust of wind had passed by me. And a mass of air hit the Lancer as if it were nothing. I was dumbfounded by what had just happened.
Rogue Rider
— "I will keep him busy now. Prepare your Noble Phantasm. Master believes she already knows who Lancer is."
Diana already knows who's Lancer is?... Teehee... That's my girl.
Rider
— "Hmph... Fine by me. Go ahead."
Kārlis Vējš
— "..."
[Scene moves to Diana]
Alright, It seems the Rider already knows what to do, and the buff I gave Rogue Rider should help.
Now it's time to confirm if is really you, Lancer.
I run to hide in a corner and pull out my phone. I start typing to look for answers-
SHK! (blood gushing)
...
What happened... Why does it hurt so much... It hurts a lot...
Then a whisper pierces my ear.
Kārlis Vējš
— "Did you really think I was going to let you win when I slip out who's my Lancer? Hehe~ Not today."
That maniacal voice pierced my ears... I feel my tears welling up and running down my face...
It hurts... It hurts alot...I try to gasp for air, but the pain won't let me...
I slowly look down... And I see a piece of metal piercing my abdomen... It hurts... It hurts alot... I can feel already my body giving up...
Diana
— "Guh-...! Grr-!... Wuff- Wuff- Wuff-!" (Coughing blood)
So this is... the feeling of being stabbed... My vision started to blur... Because of my tears...
Why... Why...
FSHK! (Kārlis pushed the knife out and Diana falls on the floor)
Rider (shocked)
— "...Huh..."
Lancer and Rogue Rider
— "..."
Kārlis Vējš
— "One less problem for us. Let's go, Lanc-"
[Now it's the narrator]
Kārlis dodged with miraculous reflexes as life flashed before his eyes. A "ballistic milus" flew past him and struck a house. And then... a war cry...
Rider (snapped)
— "KAARRRRLISSSSS!!"
Kārlis Vējš
— "EEK-! LANCER!"
Lancer grabs Kārlis, and just as they are about to flee, Rider strikes Lancer in the abdomen with her spear. But Kārlis and Lancer manage to escape.
Rider
— "COME BACK HERE, YOU FUCKER!! KAARRRRLISSSSS!! YOU CANT ESCAPE ME!! I WILL CHASE YOU TO THE END OF THE EAAARRRTHHHHH!!"
Rogue Rider picked up Diana's nearly lifeless body and her cell phone, then summoned his spirit horse. He carefully placed Diana on the horse.
Rogue Rider
— "...Rider-"
Rider (boiling in rage)
— "RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! GO AHEAD!! GOOOOO!!"
Rogue Rider
— "..."
Rogue Rider began riding away, back to his Master's house. Rider is still seething there and will probably "vent a bit". This was quite a huge 360-degree turn in just one night. In only two days since the start of the Holy Grail War. This shows how cruel fate is to everyone.
Poor Diana, so young, was so excited to begin her first Holy Grail War. She knew the risks but never thought those risks would come to her so soon. Rogue Rider continues riding and still holding his Master. His only mission right now is make sure his Master survives from this fatal wound caused by this sick murder called Kārlis Vējš.
Diana
— (sobs quietly) "Guh... It hurts..."
Rogue Rider
— "Please hold it, Master. We are almost there."
Diana
— "Please... Give me... my phone... I need... to make a call."
Rogue Rider handles her phone with confusion. Why would his Master make a call at this moment like this? But Diana weakly and with what little strength she has left, she manages to make the call. The typical cell phone sound starts ringing, but it's quickly answered.
Gabriela (on other side of the phone)
— "Hello...?"
Hearing the voice her friend made her smile. It was refrashing that probably could be the last thing she will hear
Diana
— "Gabi..."
Gabriela
— "Diana! How did-!"
Diana
— "I will explain later- *coughing blood* I will send my address."
Gabriela hang the phone, and Diana somehow managed to send her address. Her eyes start closing into an eternal sleep but the smile was there. The smile of girl who was excited for her first adventure as a Master.