#unwornsword

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She couldn’t help but toss and turn, a primal fear accelerating her heart rate. It was nothing new though. They were common to her now, if she wasn’t dreaming of a Servant’s past anyway--but those were sometimes terrifying on their own. But this was the usual, highlighting her insecurities and worries as a Master. A battle where everyone had been wiped out, and slowly, the enemy approached her and lifted their blade...

...and just like always, she jerked awake at the last second, wide eyed and chest heaving. Grimacing, she rubbed her face and slid out of bed and made her way to the door. It was best to get a glass of water, and let herself calm down...but instead of the sliding door she was used to, she ran right into the very wooden normal bedroom door with a resounding THWACK that echoed in the apartment space. 

“W-what the..” she pressed her hand to her face, blindly reaching for the handle with the other, and once she finally got the door open, she froze. 

The sight that greeted her wasn’t the white halls of Chaldea. This was...a normal apartment? At least by the throbbing pain in her face, she knew this wasn’t a dream but...what the hell happened to Chaldea? It didn’t feel like she was alone either...

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What a weird dream--it wasn’t like falling was anything new to her. There’d been a few wonky rayshifts here and there but...nothing like this. 

Still, she expected to see the white walls of her room in Chaldea when she woke up, just like she did every other time. She expected to be called to the control room, to be briefed on the next mission, even if she was supposed to be resting after resolving the sixth Singularity. But that wasn’t what greeted her at all. These were not the empty white walls of Chaldea. This was just..a normal room. Like the room at home she’d left behind, almost. 

Panic suddenly shot through her as she bolted out of bed, very narrowly avoiding landing in a heap on the floor as she rushed to the door. Had she been rayshifted? It wouldn’t be the first time something weird like that had happened, but the fact there was radio silence from Chaldea’s end, that she could only physically feel one Servant anchored to her right now...what in the world was going on?

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The kind old lady down the road had needed help moving some things, so Hana had been willing to help as best as she could. It was her break, which meant she didn’t have to be back at the aquarium for about an hour. She wasn’t really needed until it was time to feed the seals, but she hoped her boss would be alright with it if she did end up being a little late. But it hadn’t been that bad, and she’d finished with plenty of time to get some lunch. 

But on her way back, a strange feeling settled into the pit of her stomach, like something was watching her. There weren’t many people out and about right now, most either at work or going about their day in other ways. She furrowed her brows, glancing around to make sure no one was following her. 

There was a loud bang to her left that drew a startled scream out of her, but she realized it was just a trash can falling onto its side as a calico cat rushed out and into the bushes nearby. She pressed a hand to her chest and exhaled heavily, her heart thudding against her chest. “Just a cat, that’s all,” she nodded to herself. 

Until she heard the growl behind her. She froze, slowly turning. Behind her, she was pretty sure there had been a teenage girl standing there moments ago, staring at something on her cellphone, but now there was a large beast there. It seemed like it was shrouded in some sort of smoke or fog, only solid in parts, and like a dark...mass in the shape of a beast. The only features she could really make out were the paws, the shining red eyes, and gleaming white teeth.

She’d been on enough missions to know that didn’t mean anything good. “Shit,” she hissed under her breath, steeling her nerves and dashing in the direction that meant running into the least bit of people. Of course, the beast gave chase. Not like she hadn’t expected that. Why did something like this have to happen to her? She was average enough as it was when it came to magecraft, but without that..? She might as well have been a sitting duck. 

A large paw swung over her head, and she found herself betrayed by her own feet as she tripped, crashing to the ground and rolling a few feet along the asphalt. The monster padded forward slowly, watching her for any sudden moves. She was no match on her own. She bit her lip, feeling frustrated with herself and her lack of ability, not that it mattered anyway if she couldn’t use it.

If only Rider were here.. she thought, stubbornly staring down the monster. Then, she felt a strange sort of tingle run through her body, and in spite of all the odds, her Command Seals had returned, glowing brilliantly. If they were back then...!

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Welcome to Maris, sir! My, it seems you have quite the gloomy disposition! Not to worry though. Maris is a home for everyone! While you’re here, you’ll be staying in a rather quaint little room in the Anemone Apartments. 2A in fact! It has a nice view of the city from it’s balcony. In your room you will find a letter explaining the situation, as well as a key to your room. Do try not to lose it! I’ve also received word that your partner is on the way, so be on the lookout. We hope you enjoy your stay!