Chapter twenty- A Trip to Al-Thamen's Base
"What information did you get, Master?" Saber asked as he, Alibaba, and Cassim, all ran from the church, golden portals threatening to skewer them with swords if they tried anything.
"Not much," Alibaba panted, "some stuff about Archer being difficult to work with."
"Yeah, I can see that," Saber glanced behind them. "He gave me a hell of a time while you two were busy getting captured, too."
"What else, Alibaba?" Cassim asked.
"Something about Kouen's sister, Kougyoku. I'm not really sure," Alibaba continued. "The weirdest thing was about this organization called 'Al-Thamen'."
"Sounds interesting," Saber commented.
"Yeah," Alibaba agreed. "They don't know much about them, besides that they're connected to Berserker and Judar somehow."
"What's the plan then, Boss?" Cassim asked as they all slowed their pace, finally far enough away from the church that they weren't risking Archer killing them.
"I'm gonna check out Al-Thamen's base myself," Alibaba decided.
"You're not going anywhere without me, kid," Saber reminded.
"Alright," Alibaba agreed. "But Cassim, I want you to stay out of this."
"What? No. I'm coming with you," Cassim insisted.
"No, go back to your apartment. This is too dangerous for someone who can't defend himself," Alibaba shook his head, Sinbad's words driving his own.
"Fuck that, Alibaba. I'm coming," Cassim growled, glaring at the blond. "We're winning this Grail together, no exceptions. And we'll take back our hometown. Together. Got it?"
Alibaba sighed, looking at their feet, "Fine. Just...just stay by Saber, alright? We'll handle everything."
"Fine," Cassim agreed, nodding determinedly.
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"Ha-ku-ryuu! Are you listening to me?" Judar leaned over, sprawling across the desk full of notes and plans Hakuryuu was working on.
Hakuryuu sighed sharply, "What, Judar?" He placed his pen to the side and looked at the black haired master.
"It's a good plan, isn't it?" Judar remained in place, determined to keep Hakuryuu from working more.
"It is, but we need to have backup plans as well. She could easily see through such a simple plan."
"It's not simple!" Judar pouted, sitting properly. "I took a long time thinking that up!"
Hakuryuu laughed, "I'm sure you did, Judar."
"What are you laughing at, huh?!" Judar jumped forward and grabbed the teen by his shirt collar.
"Nothing, nothing," Hakuryuu waved his arms, still chuckling. "It's a good plan, it should work well."
"Hmph," Judar huffed and fell back into his seat.
"May I interrupt for a moment, Master?" Lancer knocked on the bedroom door and poked his head in.
"What is it, Lancer?" Both teens looked in the servants direction.
"Alibaba Saluja and his servant, Saber, are here. They're attempting to enter through the main entrance. There's a third person as well, whom I do not know," Lancer reported.
"Alibaba, eh?" Judar leaned back in his chair. "Let them try, they'll only get themselves killed."
"No, Judar," Hakuryuu shook his head. "That's not a good idea."
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