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Date: December 2nd - Time 1:30 - Fuyuki City

Chapter 1: The First Day of the Third Great Holy Grail War
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The snow had ceased to fall the following morning and the world around Fuyuki was that of a bizarre uproar as many questioned what had exactly happened at the docks. Some had claimed terrorists were responsible. Others say it was a local gang war between the Russian Mafia, and the Japanese Yakuza whom have had been quarreling in town. Father Walter had sent notice to all parties during the night that Lancer had fallen to Assassin in combat and that he had also claimed a prospected master for the war before she could summon a spirit of devastating destruction. He also mentioned that most if not all the heroic spirits had been summoned by this point in time and that there were very few spots left in the war to be taken as such the grail had decided that today was the first official day of the war. He had left out anymore details regarding what had happened at the docks, and or what exactly the other masters were up to. On the news President Hiro Togami of Togami Inc. had announced that he would be helping the city rebuild the docks as a gesture of good will towards the town as he has had enough of both the Yakuza, and Mob factions fighting in their beautiful town. Despite this all high schools were still open, and so were the elementary schools as the damage was contained to the docks as it would seem. No mentions of murders had come onto the news. Police Investigations were pending, and investigators were being dispatched all over the city. Today was still cold but at the least the worst of it had come to pass as the sun peered dimly through clouds in the sky.

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Hagakure Residence...

Leon sat with Saber silently as he finished writing the last of the important contract he had written up under careful thought. A geis was not something to be taken lightly and Leon had only been taught it as an instructional tool by his mother. The contracts were powerful and binding to the fact that this would force him to follow it if he had to. But it would also bind anyone who signed it themselves. Leon carefully looked over his work that he had spent the waking morning hours writing. Satsuko had left for the store to buy food, and Leon had considered going to Father Walter for help but he decided against it as he could not rely so heavily on a neutral party.

 [color=00a651]"Self-Geis Scroll...the ultimate form of contract. Saber...it is a curse that directly binds the Magic Crest of the target. The signature of the declarer is signed in blood and infused with Magical Energy to show that the spell has been established and activated. The contract lists the target of the binding magecraft, an oath from the target, and the conditions to accept the contract. I will force whoever is to ally with us to sign a contract like this with me. It is a way to make sure for our own sake and theirs that we not betray our allies, and they do not betray us as well. The contract that I've written can be summarized easily like this: One shall actively seek not to harm, betray, or otherwise cause damage to the writer of this contract or his servant in this case us. In return they shall also receive the same benefits from the contract from our end preventing us from destroying them. They shall not ask, hire, or request that others do this duty in their stead."

"Any previous agreements to harm the aforementioned party(s) will be told directly and without lie. Of course this leaves the problem that the enemy servant may attack us. But I'm confident the first part of the contract will stop any direct orders from the master in which case the master won't be able to defend their servant. However I've added in a line that says in case a servant attacks one must use a command seal, or order the servant to stop if possible. If not then the defensive party may work together to stop the attacking servant. This contract is only binding until the very end of the Grail War is complete or both parties in question agree to annul the geis. Of course I can't cover every conceivable scenario but I think that I have enough detail down that it will make it a strong contract. I have already signed the contract myself to be active it will need the signature of an enemy master. Until then this is just some strongly written piece of parchment. Can I trust that you agree with this solution?"[/color] Leon asked Saber whom had reappear shortly after he had woken up this morning. Saber didn't take too much mana to handle in his spiritual form and thus he allowed Leon to sleep easy by turning into that form. Saber looked over the contract thoroughly and moved his hand down the list of requested requirements to double check. [color=bc8dbf]
"I believe the contract is quite sound master though I do not like the approach of binding one's free will this will suffice to make us safe from betrayal. I would not stand for betrayal on our end less the one in question had become unquestionably evil. So I would recommend adding in a clause that as follows would allow us to stop the geis from binding us to do nothing. Add in the stipulation that if the enemy servant, or master in question acts in a way that purposely would go against the morality of the other party that they be allowed to fight back, or stop the action in progress from happening. Sure that can be abused in some fashion but it is better than allowing the innocents to be harmed for the sake of the war. I have no idea whom we may be allying with. They may not have our morals."[/color] Saber said looking up at Leon his bright lavender eyes fixated on Leon. Leon nodded at his servant and began to further inscribe the rule down on the parchment he had written the contract down on. Once finished Leon slid the contract back into a water proof bag and put it into his backpack. 

[color=00a651]"I had hoped Satsuko would be able to go with us for extra measures. But Saber you know I trust you as much as anyone I have ever known. I will place my life in your hands, and the life of that man who gave me that card. If we come into conflict with him then so be it. However...I want to let you know Saber that I do not believe that an alliance is necessary because I do not believe your strength is insufficient. But because I believe that the enemy's collective strength may prove a problem. I'm worried that maybe we won't be able to hold our own together as a team unless we have assistance. I'm saying this because you're the strongest man I've ever met even more so than my own father. I want you to know that now Saber."[/color] Leon said calmly to his servant who gave a chuckle and shook his head. 

[color=bc8dbf]"Were this situation any different, were you another man Leon I would warn you that you should not trust me. I still remember that day...that dark day when my blade was tarnished in the blood of my brothers. If given the choice I would do so again...I do not regret my actions that day. Only the fallout from which came after my actions had been done. I presented myself to the king in hopes that I may be punished, as I should have been, but the king looked down and forgave me, and the one I loved. But I never forgave myself for that day. Perhaps as Saber I can properly atone for my actions in my past life. As it stands though Leon, my master, I will die for you if it comes to it. However do not make me out to be a man I am not. Sir Traitor, a former friend called me. Many others shared in that sentiment it fractured my brothers' trust in their king. A tarnished knight that was what I had become after that day. A man whose honor was torn from him, and rendered moot. They were right in all regards but maybe things could've been different had my king chosen to throw me into the dungeon or killed me for my crimes. However for the sake of my purpose as a servant; once more I must push aside these thoughts that haunt me even now and the words of those whom would still damn me and give you the man whom was known as the White Knight; the one whom his king called: 'The Greatest of Knights'. If there is only one thing that is true about me it is that I am unparalleled with a blade even my own king thought my skills in the art of war matched theirs if not exceeded. Perhaps I was, or am, only time will tell if that will be enough."[/color] Saber said honestly and forth right to Leon. Saber had many times proclaimed he would bring him victory but only so that Leon, and he may take their wishes. Leon was glad Saber thought so much of him as when they first met they had a rocky start. But Leon had grown to respect the man's kindness, his stalwart nobility, and even respected his stubborn pride as a knight. Leon was glad to have him as a soldier, as a servant, as a friend. 

[color=00a651]"That-that means a lot to me Saber, it really does. Despite your flaws I still believe you to be a great ally though so many scorn you I praise you for who you are at this current point of time. The past is the past and perhaps it may become a crucial point in the future but for now, in this present moment, all I see is my partner."[/color] Leon said to Saber who nodded his head to Leon. [color=bc8dbf]"Yes...my lord."[/color] Saber said simply as Leon got up and began to pack up as Saber slowly morphed his body into that of another person's, a male model known as Kyoji Asakura. Leon had asked him to do so despite the fact that Saber hated using his noble phantasm to copy other people. Of course to prevent mistakes Saber altered the face slightly to change the eye color, and that of the hair. As Leon packed up he looked at the back of the card that man had given him and nodded firmly. [color=00a651]"I hope this works Saber."[/color] Leon said quietly as he quickly finished and walked out the door and locking it after Saber came out too.