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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: April 12, 2015, 08:41:18 PM »

Shirou (HF)

I tell her how I feel about the situation but it appears her mind is made up. She tells me it's because she loves she has to look out for me. While, I appreciate the sentiment the other me in question doesn't seem to have the same feelings for Sakura that I do. hence her working so hard to keep him in one place is sure to only hold him back and annoy him. I pause and think about how I can let Sakura look at things from the other me's perspective when suddenly out of the sky comes a familiar face.

"Toh...Toh... Tohsaka!? What are you doing here?!"

I stop and think for a second after just having seen another Emiya Shirou that this might not be the same Tohsaka.

"Umm... this might sound odd but are you the same Tohsaka we knew from before?"

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: April 11, 2015, 02:54:42 AM »

Shirou (HF)

Sakura responds to me saying that I'm the same as ever, have I really not changed these past few years? But it's good to see such a big smile on her face. She then says how I'm exactly right that he doesn't care that he is in danger. Well, I think being Emiya Shirou makes pretty good at knowing how Emiya Shirou is. She then lets out a troubling comment how if I won't think of my well being then she will.

"Sakura, it's because I'm me, I understand him and am thinking about his well being. It's futile to try to hold back Emiya Shirou once he sets his mind. Look at the all the odds I overcame to save you. Once his mind is made Emiya Shirou sticks to it. Right now all you're doing is putting Rider and the other me in danger by having her trying to take him by force."

It's odd having to refer to myself in the third person so much, but with there being two of me around I guess it can't be helped.

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: April 10, 2015, 01:06:09 AM »

Shirou (HF)

As I try to comfort and calm her down she protests and says that if she doesn't do something he'll die. ...

"Even so, risk of death is something Emiya Shirou is willing to risk. When I was younger and first started learning magecraft my father told me to walk the path of magecraft is to walk along side death. I am sure he remains aware of that fact as ever. I understand you want to protect him, but you need to let him go."

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: April 08, 2015, 04:35:40 AM »

Shirou (HF)

I can see my reaction to Sakura's actions have upset her. Recalling back to the HGW, the last time I did that she further came into control as Zouken's pawn, eventually developing into her Dark self corrupted by Angra Mainyu. But, seeing her sad and worried face was all I could think about was making her smile again. Still within her embrace I put my arms around her and say.

"I know you're not crazy Sakura. You've always been protective of me, but... you've also trusted and had faith in me no matter how bad things got. Remember back during that horrible Holy Grail War, no matter how bleak the situation you always had faith deep down that Tohsaka, Rider, and I would save you, and we did. You need to have faith in this other me and let him pursue his path. It's true he can get hurt, but when it come to protecting something he hold dear I know he can do it."
 
I then clutch her tighter in my arms and say.

"Just like when it comes to protecting what I hold dear you know I can do it. After all I came all the way from home just to find you."

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: April 07, 2015, 10:28:13 PM »

Shirou (HF)

The other me bides Sakura farewell, and tell us the location of where he leaves so we can visit. Not that the location he gave makes any sense to me, I only just came here, but hopefully Sakura and Rider know where it is he's talking about. Just as the other me is almost out of sight, Sakura does something expected. She orders Rider to bring the other me back. ... I want to tell her to stop, to ask her why she's going to such lengths, but a chill down my spine stops me. Just what exactly has gotten into Sakura, the only thing I can think of is...

"Angry Mainyu..."

As a whisper these words I see an obedient yet hesitant Rider leap forward and follow the other me in pursuit. At this point, I have to ask what's wrong and why it is she's doing this. This has gone way to far, I have to stop her just like I did back then.

"Sakura, what are you doing?! I know we've been separated for a long time, but you haven't acted like this since the Holy Grail War. What exactly... is wrong. You have to let this other me go! ... And tell me what's wrong."

I say these words pleading Sakura to come back to her senses. What happened to her to make her so different from when I last remember?

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: April 04, 2015, 01:55:37 AM »

Shirou (HF)

Sakura holds on to me tightly as she tells the other me to stay safe and to listen to her. She is really concerned for our safety, but she needs to have more faith in us.

"Sakura... I know how much you care for us. But you have to let that Shirou go. He's chosen his own path. You should know better than anyone that once Emiya Shirou makes up his mind he sticks to it."

I say these words with a smile, reflecting on the time I choose to protect Sakura above all else. This other me has something he needs to protect as well, so who is anyone to try and stop him.

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 30, 2015, 02:26:18 AM »

Shirou (HF)

Sakura was crying at the fact I was okay, and she held me tight within her embrace. It was the embrace of the woman I had fought so hard for, and the heat and warmth of her body was always comforting. She the begged me with a pleading voice not to disappear.

"Don't worry Sakura, I've worked and searched too hard to just leave you at this point. I'm not going anywhere."

She then mentions that if the other me goes on his way he might get hurt. She then begs "Shirou" to be safe.

"While, I can't speak for the other me, I understand the path he's chosen. Risking his life for others in the essence of Emiya Shirou's ideal. There is always a chance he could get hurt, but that's the path he chooses to walk. As for me, I've chosen a different path. A nice quiet life with you Sakura, though I'm not sure just how peaceful it can be if we're stuck here... but, I guess it can't be helped and we'll just have to make due."

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 28, 2015, 02:11:05 AM »

Shirou (HF)

As my mind begins to fade, I can feel something warm and salty enter my mouth. I'm not sure what it is but, I can feel a metallic tasting liquid slide down my mouth and into my throat. As soon as it does, I can feel myself gain consciousness again.

"Sakura!"

I say her name, as recall the situation that just happened. As open my eyes, I can see the woman I love holding on to me, crying that I'm okay. I let out a sigh having forced Sakura into such a situation.

"I'm sorry, Sakura... I should have told you just how desperate the shape I was in. It looks like you hurt yourself in order to help me."

I feel terrible forcing Sakura to act as she did. But, at least now I can feel my circuits and body are relieved again. I might even be able to project swords again at this point. I let out sigh, that everything is okay, in the arms of the woman I love.

"Sakura, this other me has his own mission and path to follow. Let's leave him be as he does so. As for us, lets head home. We have a lot of catching up to do."

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 22, 2015, 01:57:20 PM »

Shirou (HF)

Sakura desperately pleads with the other me to stay. While, I understand her attachment to me, this seems different... like something's come over her... like back then, during the Holy Grail War.

"Sakura, it's okay. I'm here now. This other has chosen his own path. I however have choose to protect you, who is dear to me, so you don't have to be afraid anymore."

I see, Rider telling Sakura something similar. I know Sakura can get quite possessive but, being fought over for another me, while I here is kind of ridiculous. Still, Sakura is Sakura, and I have to be here to support her, when she needs it. It must have been hard for her... Three whole years in this place without me.

"I'm sorry I took so long Sakura... I'll never leave your side again."

As I say this words I draw closer to Sakura trying to get her within my embrace. Just as she's within my reach... ugh... I fall to my knees.

"Damn, I was hoping I could hold on for a little longer..."

I feel the consciousness with my body being to fade. My body must be at it's limits with the amount of prana I've given it. No, it's been at it's limits for much longer than that, since Sakura left. I've only been able to hang on so long thanks to Tohsaka's magecraft and my own force of will. But, I guess I've finally reached my breaking point... I guess it can't be helped. I close my eyes and rest hoping my circuits will hold my body for a little longer.

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 19, 2015, 11:39:40 PM »

Shirou (HF)

As I see Sakura rub the other me's face, I can't help but be reminded of a man I barely remember in the Holy Grail War. He was clad in red, and his body was made of swords. I can no longer recall the man's face but, when I see the other me, I can't help but recall the man. The man in red from before, the one whose arm I used to save Sakura, is epitome of Emiya Shirou's ideal. Yet, in order to save Sakura I had to give up that very ideal. I then look at the other me and reflect on our differences. I have no idea what happened to this other me's face, but I know he walks he path of an ideal I once held. As he says the name of the woman I love, I can see he does so with hesitation. It appears this version of me choose a path separate from Sakura and ended up apart from her. I can't say I'm surprised, but to forget her like he did, it isn't something I myself could do. I recall a time at the end of the Holy Grail War when my body and mind were falling apart, even then the name and face of the girl were precious to me, and my mind refused to forget about them. It seems this other didn't have the same conviction when it came to Sakura. But, I guess it can't be helped, in the end he choose the path of Emiya Shirou who stands by his ideal, where as I gave it up for the woman I love.

It's then I hear Rider remind Sakura that the other me is not covered in dirt, and I then let out a small chuckle. I then turn to the other me and stare at him. I feel like asking him how it was my face came to look like that, but... it's kinda of strange talking to myself so I decide not to. I then turn to Sakura and ask her.

"So, that now that we've found the other me, what are we going to do next?"

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 17, 2015, 11:38:21 PM »

Shirou (HF)

We land right in front of the other me, with Rider and Sakura both getting off. As I look at him, I can't help but clench my left arm, as I then turn to Sakura recalling the battles I had using power ahead of my years to try and save her. In the end, it cost me my body, but thanks to Illya I'm still here. Looking at the other me, he must be someone who never gave up on his ideal to be a hero of justice. I let out a smile as I think of the differences between us and the paths we took. I decided that in end I would protect Sakura even if I had to give up my ideal in doing so. I wonder what kind resolve this other me has for sticking to his ideal. Still, even if he is me, I won't let him get away if he does anything to hurt Sakura. Still, at this point my body isn't in any position to fight. Even so, I keep my gaze fixed on the other me, watching to see his response to Sakura's kindness.

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 08, 2015, 02:12:47 AM »

Shirou (HF)

"I see you've made up your mind. I guess it can't be helped. Fine feel free to say hello to this other me. But, you want to be a little less forceful, I mean the way you charged at him with Pegasus, it's sure to make anyone uneasy. Lets try a more friendly approach as to not spook me, again."

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 08, 2015, 01:06:56 AM »

Shirou (HF)

"Foolish? No, I just think chasing other mes can wait after I understand what's going on here..."

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 07, 2015, 11:42:17 PM »

Shirou (HF)

It appears that Sakura has the other Shirou. It's kind of strange seeing another me. But, it looks like he's doing alright so there shouldn't be any need to force him to interact with us. As soon as he spot Peagus he makes a hasty retreat. I can't say I blame him, I had a similar reaction when I saw the demon summoned by Caster. Even so, Sakura ordered that the other Shirou be followed.

"Hold on a second, it doesn't seem like this other me is in any danger so we shouldn't have to pursue him."

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Cross Effects 3.0-It was good while it lasted / Re: Cross Effects 3.0 - The Third Time's the Charm? In Character Game Thread

« on: March 07, 2015, 01:55:10 AM »

As we prepare to find this other Shirou, Sakura holds on tight me as we are about to embark. I close my eyes and prepare to find this other me.

"Lets go, Pegasus!"

I give the Pegasus to command to forward in the direction of this other me.