towerofanimus | (no subject)

Characters: Open.
Setting: Room 1-16 and varying floors.
Format: Brackets preferred, prose okay.
Summary: Shirou's first arrival in Animus includes exploration, shock, and attempting to cope with the earth shattering news. Literally!
Warnings: None currently, subject to change depending on content.

Room 1-16

[ So that was it? The only explanation that Shirou got from such a terrible event was that the obvious? How could his world have been destroyed?! Everything was supposed to be okay wasn't it? Everything was supposed to be peachy keen and the world was meant to go back to normal. Even with one hand on the side of his head and the other clenching the letter trembling, the young Magus still couldn't believe it. He needed more answers... and that's where the other letter came in. It explained where it was, and most of the mechanics of how this "tower" worked. While the initial letter was left behind in the room, the other was folded up and placed into his pocket. There was a long period of staring at the floor with angry eyes before the trunk was checked.. and he found exactly what he was looking for. The same wooden sword that had been used many times before to defend his life would serve it's purpose once again. After a few practice swings, sword clenched tightly in hand, Shirou left the room and decided to do some exploration of his new home. ]

Floor 48 - Graveyard

[ Shirou's first stop was the graveyard on Floor 48. If his world really had been destroyed, maybe there would at least be some sign. There were many names that he didn't recognize, but one destroyed grave did perk his interest. Curiosity drove him to analyze the object utilizing Structural Grasp Magecraft and eventually utilize Projection to repair it... and the name on the headstone would cause him to freeze in shock. The name on the headstone wasn't her true name... so it was instantly assumed by Shirou that she had been a casualty of this "world destruction." Still trying to process this information properly, Shirou's eyes refused to leave the name "Saber" upon the stone. ]

Floor 24 - Empty Room

[ After the events in the graveyard, Shirou could be found with his wooden sword in the empty room practicing some swings. The wooden sword was reinforced and some practice swings were being performed. This was some kind of alien world that had the power to destroy his own (or so he assumed), so he needed to be prepared both in body and in mind. ]

Dormitory Floor 1

[ It was about time Shirou relaxed, so you'll find him heading back to his dorm room while tapping and scratching at the collar around his neck with a disgruntled face. ]

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Lost an arm...? No, why?

[Illya sighs lightly.]

I don't know if you've been told this or not yet. But this place draws people from not only different worlds but different timelines as well.

In other words your different then the Shirou I know. I asked that because his arm was cut off and later replaced by that of a fallen Servant.

Edited 2012-11-17 22:02 (UTC)

That sounds like a really rough universe...

[ Once Shirou is finally properly aware of what he's doing, he jumps back a little. ]

Ah! S-Sorry...

Oh, Shirou...

[Illya giggles.]

Even if your not the same as the person I know from home, your still my Onii-chan and I still love you.

Edited 2012-11-18 00:21 (UTC)

[ Well that's one way to get a confession out.. but being the kind of person Shirou is, he instantly dismisses the "love" as that of a little sister to her brother. ]

Illya... you need to be careful from now on. I don't know exactly where we are, but if the people here have the power to destroy our worlds, they're already designated as dangerous. You can't be wandering around alone.

[Illya, being smart enough to know now was not the time to push her confession any further, simply nods.]

I know. This place is full of monsters and other nasty things. So I try to only go to places that I know are safe.

Not just for my own well being, but also because I don't want mom worrying about me...

Edited 2012-11-18 00:33 (UTC)

...Mom?

I'm not sure how it happened, but my mom is here!

We'll need to make sure that she stays safe too then.

[ Heck, all things considered, technically she was his mother too. ]

I know you'll do your best, Onii-chan. Sometime we should all eat dinner together, I think that would be a lot of fun.

Yeah. I'll be sure to protect the both of you, along with anyone else here.

[Those words echoed in Illya's mind. Her Shirou had abandon such ideals for her and Sakura's sake. Though she maintains a happy smile, in the seat of her soul Illya hopes that no ill will come of such thinking.]

You just have to do your best, that's all.

Edited 2012-11-19 05:39 (UTC)

I'll give my best and then some. It won't be easy, but I understand now how difficult this path is going to be.

Just don't work yourself to hard, because you know it just makes me worry about you.

I understand. I won't overwork myself.

Hey, Shirou. Can you tell me a little about how things went in your world?

[The more she knew about this Shirou the better. Even if he wasn't the boy who had fought the strongest servant for her, Illya's feelings for him remained the same.]

Sure. What do you want to know about?

[ It feels a little weird for Shirou to go over details to a person who, by appearance's sake, experienced them. ]

Well you could start by telling me what happened to the "Me" in your world.

Edited 2012-11-20 02:35 (UTC)

[ Deep breath. ]

Well, first you attacked us with your Servant... Then, after we defeated Rider, you visited me in the hospital with Fuji-nee and kidnapped me. You told me about your relation to Kiritsugu, and eventually we ended up fighting again.

Oh... Where I'm from Berserker was eaten by the Grail's shadow before the war could get very far. After that I started living with you.

That sounds a lot simpler than what we went through.

[ If only you weren't way off the mark, Shirou. ]

[For now, Illya just smiles and nods. She didn't need to worry Shirou any more then she already had.]

I guess you could say that. Hey, Onii-chan, let's talk some more in my room after you get settled, I'm sure your really tired after just getting here.

Yeah... after everything today, I could use some sleep. What room are you in?

I'm in 01-13, feel free to stop by anytime.

Alright. I'll see you there.

[ With a yawn, Shirou's gonna head back to his room. ]