Minna! Looks like everyone likes the story. However I wanted to say I swear this isn't based off of Fate Stay Night! I've seen the anime but I swear it's nothing like it! Mou I hope I don't get sued for copy right! Anyways I hope you like the update and once again, it's not Fate Stay Night!
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Chapter 2
The next day Atsuko woke up to the smell of something good cooking in the kitchen. She walked in and saw Minami cooking eggs and bacon over the stove. She walked over to Minami and reached out to grab a piece of bacon already cooked. However she felt a light slap and then she said,
"Be careful master it's still hot."
"Hai hai~ and stop calling me master! Just call me Acchan."
"Yes master I mean.. Acchan."
"Good girl!"
Atsuko walked over to the table and took a seat. Soon after Minami set the plate and a cup of juice to the side. Then she sat in the other chair and watched her. Atsuko felt a little creeped out by Minami but then a question popped into her head.
"Nee Minami. Why aren't you eating?"
"Ah well puppets don't eat. All foods taste bland to us."
"Eh???"
"Nope but it's not a problem because we never get hungry."
"Well I guess it's ok... But I still feel pretty bad for eating this good food in front of you."
"You're fine~ now eat up before it gets cold."
Atsuko are her breakfast and then set off to get in the shower. Minami got up and followed her as well all the way to the bathroom. However Atsuko stopped and said,
"I don't need you following me all the time Minami."
"But it's my job to protect you so I must go wherever you go!"
"I don't think a bar of soap is going to kill me."
"But-"
The door was shut and Minami have in and went into Atsuko's room. She made the bed and set out her school uniform to change in. As she was doing so there was a ring at the door. When she opened it, there was no one there but a school uniform that was the same as Atsuko's. There was a note on the uniform telling her welcome to the school and she will be enrolling into the same school as Atsuko. Minami was happy about the news and quickly changed into her uniform. When Atsuko came out and saw Minami, she squealed a little and claimed that Minami looked cute. However there was something missing that made Atsuko worry. She went to her room and pulled out a bow that she had. She placed it on top of Minami's head and was happy seeing how it suit her image. When the two were both ready, they set off to school ready for Minami's first day.
When they arrived, Atsuko was greeted by many boys who tried to approach her but as they got close, Minami grew protective and threatened to attack. Atsuko thought it was funny how Minami was so protective. They went to their first class and Minami was introduced to their class. The first thing everyone thought was Minami was a living chibi. As soon as she sat down many girls walked over and started treating her like a baby offering her sweets and candies. Atsuko was close to bursting into laughter when she saw Minami's cheeks puff up in a pouty look and her face turn red.
"Acchan! Help!"
Atsuko finally stopped laughing and walked over to help Minami. The kids backed off and Minami hugged Atsuko.
"Mou I'm not a chibi!"
"Yes you are~ but you're my chibi~"
"Well that I'm ok with!"
Suddenly the door opened and three girls came in. They gave off a dark aura that made everyone back away. The three walked all the way over to Atsuko and Minami and stared at them. Then the middle one said,
"Heard you got a puppet. Meet me after school and we'll battle. If you don't show up, we'll just kill you the next day."
The girls left and Atsuko was a little confused. After Minami explained what happened, Atsuko's immediate reaction was,
"No way."
"Eh? But if we don't go they'll kill you!"
"So what? You're here so you'll just protect me."
"Yes that's true but-"
"Yes so I'm not battling."
Minami grew quite and didn't talk to Atsuko for the rest of class. When lunch came around the two ate in an awkward silence and didn't even look at each other. After lunch the two went back to class and still did not talk. When the day ended, the two were about to go home but then two of the girls from before grabbed them and dragged them out to a field. Scared and confused Atsuko tried to fight but ended up getting knocked out. When she came to she saw Minami being beaten my the three girls.
"Minami!"
She tried to move but she was tied down.
"Pretty pathetic puppet you go here!"
The girl kicked Minami who let out a cry and Atsuko teared up. She watched as the girl beated Minami countless times until she stopped moving. Then the girls walked over to Atsuko and were about to start beating her. However Minami quickly ran to Atsuko's side and sheilded her from the blows. Hit after hit Minami took them and still managed to hold on.
"Minami stop!"
"I.. Must protect.. My master... Ah!!"
Another blow to the side and Minami coughed up not blood but a strange blue substance. Minami continued to hold on until she said,
"Master.. Accept the battle.."
"What? No way!"
"P-please... I can't hold on.."
Atsuko was being pushed against the wall with no way out. After finally giving in she accepted the battle. As soon as she did, her chest glowed and the area around her changed. A barrier was placed that separated her from the outside world. When she looked over she saw Minami standing her previous outfit she had seen before when they first met. Minami drew her sword and said,
"Leave it to me master!"
Up ahead Atsuko watched all the middle girl summon the two others. They both had daggers as weapons and both looked very scary. Minami however was unglazed and charged at the two. She swung her sword but missed and one of the two lashed out. Minami was quick and backed away but the other one snuck behind and slashed her back. Minami fell down for a minute but quickly got back up. She attacked and managed to cut one of them but then the other attacked and cut her leg. As she went down the other one came from above and cut Minami's arm. She cried out as more blue substance came out of the wounds. Minami went down and wasn't getting back up. The two were about to finish everything off and end it. At that moment something in Atsuko started to ring. Something powerful inside grew all the way to the point of bursting. With all her might Atsuko shouted Minami's name and something happened. Minami got up and moved out of the way quickly. Then she took her sword and cut the one of the legs off of one puppet. As she went down the other tried to attack but Minami was quick and sliced its arms off. The two were both down and then Minami finished them off by cutting their heads off. The puppets disappeared and then the barrier disappeared. The puffs of smoke cleared and revealed two glowing crystals. They moved over to Minami and entered her body.
Meanwhile the other girl quickly ran away but didn't get far as suddenly her body turned to stone and crumbled. Minami turned back into her regular outfit and then walked over to Atsuko. She helped her up and said,
"Are you ok?"
"Un.. Minami that was amazing."
"It was all because of you."
"What do you mean?"
"You have me the energy to fight. When you called out my name I felt a huge burst of energy inside me! It was really great."
"Well I'm glad that you won. Nee what were those things that went inside you?"
"Ah those were heart shards. When a puppet dies the winner gets a piece of their heart called a heart shard. We need ten of them to enter the tournament."
"So what happens if you lose?"
"I'll only lose one. All puppets start off with three but once you lose all three you die."
"Oh..."
"Hey don't worry as long as we stay strong I won't lose any shards! So lets work hard and do our best ok?"
"Yeah!"
After the battle the two went home to get some much deserved rest. However they didn't notice the two people watching them walk by and studying them. The larger one walked over to the smaller one and said,
"What do you think Mayuyu? Wanna take them?"
"Yes.. I want to destroy them.."
"Then tomorrow we'll fight them and win."
"Yes.. Nee Yuki.."
"Yes Mayu?"
"Let's go destroy some other puppets."
"Ok."
The two walked away to prepare for the upcoming battle. Over with Minami and Atsuko, the two were eating a dinner and then got ready for bed. Atsuko got into her bed while Minami tucked her in. Atsuko asked where she was going to sleep and Minami said,
"Puppets don't sleep."
"Eh?"
"Yes puppets don't eat or sleep."
"Well then what will you do all night?"
"Probably watch you sleep."
"Uh no come here."
Atsuko pulled Minami into the bed and under the blankets. She held her close and said,
"Even if you can't sleep... Stay with me.."
"Yes master.."
"That's Acchan."
"Yes Acchan."
That night Atsuko had a peaceful sleep being held in Minami's arms.
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Well I hope you guys liked the chapter! Look forward to the next battle because it's going to be a really strong opponent!