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[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

Who: fatestayhome and thevelvetkey!
When: Aug 16th, Dark Hour.
Where: City Streets.
Summary: Having no power, a man with ideals decides to gain power to reach his goal.
Rating: PG-13 / R for violence and possible swearing depending on how the log goes.
Warnings: Shirou is a dumb idiot. This is a fact.

[...without his Magecraft, Shirou is just a powerless man who can't save everyone he meets. To be a hero, he has to be able to defeat these so-called Shadows, and gain the power of Persona, not necessarily in that order.

He won't let anyone else be hurt anymore, he'll make sure of that.

Which is why Shirou is currently wandering around during the Dark Hour.

See, this would probably a normal sight if he actually wields a sword instead of... Well, you know. A pipe.

Care to disturb him before he gets himself into a huge mess?]

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[totally_blue]

Kaito was at his usual spot, he couldn't sleep that night, considering he woke up from the underworld. It seemed the case of murder not yet quiet down, so he'd better training harder than he used to be. He wasn't going to let his guard down any moment.

And there's where he met another newcomer, having the pipe as a weapon.

"...What are you doing here?"

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

"Defeating Shadows."

Is what Shirou answered the question with, clearly not noticing that there's anything wrong with his choice of words.

[totally_blue]

Defeating-- oh, right. This guy must be a newcomer. Prospero really pulling more people lately. Kaito let out a relieve sigh, as he slid off the grip of his dagger. He's been curious about the murderer, who might be still free around.

"In that case, let me join you. We've been warned not to wonder off alone during Dark Hour."

He stood up and approached the brunette.

"My name is Kaito."

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

Shirou replied to the introduction with a warm smile, after all, being polite makes for a good impression.

"Shirou Emiya, its nice to meet you Kaito,"

[totally_blue]

"So here about few hours ago? But since you're here alone at the streets, I take it you can fight."

Because there's no one brave enough for non-combatants around during Dark Hour. Unless they're told to. Seeing Shirou with a metal pipe as a weapon, and has an intention to against the Shadow made him quite impressive.

[best-bro.livejournal.com]

"Tch!"

A man wielding two swords hops backwards as a strong blast of ice magic nails the ground where he once was. A monster in the shape of a glove (http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110807093061/megamitensei/images/6/69/Dancing_Hand.png) skitters towards him, but the man leaps forward, slashing viciously at the monster. It sputters and stops moving.

"Phew! Ha! These beasts are fierce!"

The large man is laughing. He is wearing a t-shirt and a pair of jeans with tennis shoes, though it's obvious to see he has a strong, powerful frame. He wipes his brow and turns--seeing a kid... with a stick...

"Hey. You. With the stick. You wish to fight the beasts of the Darkest Hour of night with that?"

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

"Its better than fighting it with bare hands."

Shirou replied to the obviously older male as he did not disengage from the ready stance he assumed as soon as the other guy jumped into his view.

[best-bro.livejournal.com]

"Is it?"

He smirks grimly.

"There is no honor from stupidity."

Enkidu watches him for a moment, observing his stance before looking around again. It is clear, so he casually walks toward the pipe-wielding man. Still at some distance from the teenager, with a sword in hand he raises it above his head and brings it down onto the asphalt, burying the tip of the blade in. He leaves the sword there and takes a few steps back, scanning the surrounding for more of these Shadows.

"Here. At least now if we die, we can die honorably. Like proud warriors should."

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

...Shirou looks at the sword in a confused manner. Its a basic one, but nonetheless a better weapon than his metal pipe, which he appreciates a bit. But still... that was awfully kind of him, even if they haven't met before.

"...uh, thanks."

[best-bro.livejournal.com]

"Be wary. They use trickery and magicks. The ones that look like hands can cast frigid attacks," Enkidu warns in a ready position, backing toward Shirou. His attentions are set away from the boy.

[needsteaplz.livejournal.com]

[Figures one of these days Saori would get so wrapped up in trying to do research in the library that she'd get kicked out when they were closing.

That's just the small problem. She had the luck of not being told of the Dark Hour and is now running from some Shadows. And no, she does not have her Person just yet.

Fortunately, she sees Shirou as she's headed his way. She hates to be a damsel in distress but this scenario totally calls for it.]

Could use a little help here!

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

[Without even missing a beat, Shirou jumps into the fray, tackling one of the weaker ones out of the way.]

On it!

[needsteaplz.livejournal.com]

I didn't think I'd see anyone out here. What on earth are these things?

[She's unarmed so the best thing she can do is dodge any incoming attacks.]

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

...you mean you don't know?

[He's going to block several of these with his pipe. But sooner or later, he'll get a fatal hit and that will be the end of both of them.]

[needsteaplz.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I only arrived here recently so I haven't been told all the details about here.

[This is not good at all as the Shadows begin circling around them, slowly closing in. Things weren't supposed to end like this. She only just arrived here after expericing death back where she was from. Not to mention, she hated feeling powerless and unable to help.]

[babel_hacker]

[Ever since the news reported Kaito's death, Atsuro's been training hard, at day and at night. Tonight is no exception.

Atsuro's making sure he's not straying too far from the school dorms, taking on lonely Shadows he recognise and can be taken down. After Amirani strike it down, he looks around and notice someone.]

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

[Said someone is currently.

Well.

Whacking on a Maya.

Hey at least he's not taking on those wrestling dudes.]

[babel_hacker]

[Oh, someone's attacking a Maya.

With a pipe.

...Wait a minute.]

Hey, you! Get away from them!

[He runs over to him. If Atsuro remembers correctly, physical attacks doesn't work on those type of Shadows.]

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

Huh?

[That moment of confusion was almost enough for the Maya to actually make a swipe at Shirou.

...fortunately he managed to dodge in the nick of time.]

[babel_hacker]

[Once he's close enough, Atsuro grab Shirou's hand.]

We better run from this Shadow.

[Tug.]

[croibhristeoir]

[DID SOMEONE CALL FOR A HERO WITH A METAL PIPE?]

[Or two in this case. Lancer just wouldn't be Lancer without dual wielding, now would he? Now if you'll excuse him, the ~actual~ hero here would just be swinging one of said pipes at the nearest Shadow.]

[He stood confident and unafraid, wearing the armor he'd arrived in and looking every bit like a proud hero...well, every bit save for the fact that he was using thin bits of metal as weapons.]

Shirou Emiya, right? [WHACK, there goes another Shadow.] This is a little reckless of you.

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

I said it before.

[He just whacks a Crying Table with his pipe as if this is a very normal thing.]

I'm not someone who just sits around and do nothing.

[croibhristeoir]

Understandable, but I have to wonder if you're properly prepared to fight them.

[fatestayhome.livejournal.com]

Of course I am.

[He's experienced in fighting okay...]

[croibhristeoir]

Considering your choice in weapon is no better than mine, I'd say you're at least off to a decent start--

[Whoops was that a Shadow coming up behind him? WHACK, not anymore.]

--but your technique leaves quite a lot to be desired. And what did you plan to do should you end up outnumbered?