A Date at the Cafe [Rider/Archer/Assassin/Caster/Berserker]

[[Clash result: Archer wins - 50 damage]]

Rider isn't able to block all of the arrows, and several of them pelt his body.

"Ugh, this isn't good!" Rider groaned through the pain.

Rider
HP: 150/200
MP: 220/300

Fuyumi's eyes stung with tears. "Rider, please...!" She glanced quickly between Rider's pained face and the absorbing hammer, and ran towards the group of defending servants and masters, pulling Rider after her.

Caster drew back behind Berserker and heard footsteps pounding on the pavement towards them, raised the sword - only to lower it again. The tears in the young woman's eyes stirred his chest. The armor had to be of use sometime, even if he couldn't attack Archer directly. He sprang out and herded the two to relative safety, zig-zagging and dodging all the way.

fuyumin carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

[WINNER: CASTER \o/]

"Come on, you two!!" He pushed them bodily by Yui and Lazarus, then stepped to stand away from them to continue deflecting from the back.

[BARRIER: DISRUPTED]

Arrows continued to rain down upon them.

Kittenboxxing carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

Lazarus noticed his servant ushering in the other servant and master. What was he doing?! How dare he protect their enemies?! Did he even want the grail? He could not stop his chant. He decided not to set his spell off early in order to do away with them. It would be better to wait.

Yui also gave a sidelong glare at Caster. For a moment, she considered attacking Fuyumi. But with Rider right next to them, she could hardly hope to get off an attack without him interposing. Regardless, she pulled a small jewel from a leather pouch and gripped it tightly, ready to act at a moment's notice.

Rider stepped up beside Berserker to assist in deflecting arrows. Rider could barely even think about who was ally or foe right now; he could hardly believe a single Servant could even have this much power!

Damascus carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

[[Crushing Chasm ready in 3 turns.]]

[[Clash result: tie, favor defender]]

Rider barely manages to deflect the arrows. Yui notes with some interest that the Servant is already badly hurt. In the end, Archer might do their work for them.

"You can both yell at me when this is over!" Caster squeezed a hand on Rider's shoulder, sending warmth. [HEALING: RANK C]

"Stay strong, I need you and Berserker to cover me." He knelt and, touching the tip of the Azoth sword to the road, began to chant. [BOUNDED FIELD: RANK A]

The arrows rained down for the final round, continuing to pelt the shields of the others. Atalanta was extremely displeased with this turn of events. She prepared to take time to aim for the next round. Caster would be her target. Everyone would be better off without his presence, she decided.
Kittenboxxing carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

[[Rider is healed for 30 health.]]

Rider
HP: 180/200
MP: 220/300

Rider wasn't sure how he felt about this new development, but continued trying to deflect the arrows with his lance.

Damascus carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

Berserker, meanwhile, absorbed more arrows, finally lowering her hammer when the shower ended. The energy contained within raced up her arms into the bolts on either side of her head, which opened and crackled as the magical energy was converted to pure electricity.

Noble Phantasm

BRIDAL CHEST - A Maiden's Chastity

She let out a tremendous roar of fury as the energy surged through her body.

[[RANK UP!!
--Strength: C ↑↑ A
--Endurance: B ↑↑ A+
--Agility: D ↑↑ B]]

She surges forward at incredible speed, swinging her hammer at Archer. Unfortunately, her agility still isn't high enough to catch her off guard.

[[Clash result: Tie, favor defender]]

Rider manages to deflect the last of the arrows, before he turns and grabs Fuyumi around the waist.

"I think it's time to get out of here, don't you?"

"Please!!" Fuyumi grabbed onto Rider and ran.

Caster let out a breath, relieved. He'd managed to help them; they could fight against each other with honor another day. His thoughts turned to the homunculus on dog walking duty, sending mental images of their location. Hopefully... maybe... it could make it on time. The most important thing now was to not get shot.

fuyumin carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

[[Magic Resistance: A???]]

The book on the side of Rider's hip glowed with magical energy, but while it protected the Servant himself from the magic of Lazarus' spell, it wasn't enough to protect Fuyumi. The chasm opened under her feet, plummeting her down inside.

"RIDER!!" The scream was hoarse and scared, ripped from Fuyumi's throat. The crunch, the following silence, were equally deafening.

[FUYUMI INOUE: DECEASED]

Rider froze for a moment in horror, reaching out to where Fuyumi used to be. A single tear ran down his face, and he whipped around to face the pair of Masters that had killed his own.

He knew that there was no running anymore. His golden lance appeared back in his hand.

"I shall avenge the death of my Master! Let it be known that Astolfo, holy knight of Charlemagne, has no fear of death!"

Damascus carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

Berserker, fearing that Caster wouldn't have the fortitude to intercept such an attack, moved between them and raised her hammer to block.

Damascus carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

[[Clash result: Berserker wins]]

Berserker deflects the golden lance to the side.

[[Clash result: Archer wins - 60 damage]]

Archer's arrow, released from full draw slammed into Caster.

[[Mage Armor - Rank B]]

Though the magical armor was able to diffuse some of the damage, it broke under the full weight of the arrow.

Caster
HP: 80/100
MP: 460/500

Berserker, still fueled by Archer's arrows, came in for a powerful swing. Rider intercepted with his golden lance, but it was easily swept aside as she came in with a heavy blow.

Rider
HP: 130/200
MP: 220/300

Caster's hand went back into the pouch of stones, grabbing five. He focused as hard as he could, still with the sword at the ready to block.

[JEWELCRAFT: RANK B]

Atalanta let Berserker and Rider duel, taking another round to aim.

Rider came in again with his lance, determined to take Berserker down. Berserker countered with a swing of her own, and with all her strength, knocked Rider's lance totally out of his hand, following through to slam into his stomach.

Rider
HP: 80/200
MP: 220/300

Rider slid back and fell to one knee, panting heavily and bleeding. He wasn't going to last much longer like this, but he still wasn't going to give up.

Berserker finally had expended the excess energy absorbed from the arrows. The crackling electricity running through her hammer subsided, and the bolts on her head closed.

[[Jewels ready in 2 turns.]]

Caster rolled to dodge.

fuyumin carried out 1 launched of one (CLASH.) :

He managed to avoid the arrow - just barely.

"Berserker! We need to regroup!" He grabbed her hand and ran, following Lazarus's last footsteps. He could hardly wait for the surely most polite and civilized conversation they were going to have. He sighed, lids closing over rolling eyes.