[•] A String of Fate [•]

Chapter 1: Modern Times

♊3rd Person's P.o.V♊

"So you're saying you sensed something wrong in the new pastry shop?That's why you brought us here?"A brown haired girl asked crossing her arms..She was Rin Tohsaka, a master in Healing and the only heiress of the Tohsaka Family..

"Yes, I apologize if you have been disturbed of your..Session Master.."A white haired man said smiling..He is Archer, also known as the previous incarnation of Shirou Emiya before becoming a spirit..

Rin turned deep red,"O-Oi don't call it that!I was just polishing my nails!The way you call it makes it so inappropriate!"She yelled which Archer just replied with a chuckle..

"Anyways the shop has been releasing an aromatic scent for me and Archer..That's why we decided to visit here.."A blonde bunned woman said putting both of her arms on her waist..Saber also known as Arturia is a Heroic Spirit..

A red head sweatdropped,"A-Are you two sure your not just hungry?"He asks..Shirou Emiya is the master of the heroic spirit Saber..

"No!"Archer and Saber says in unison blushing in embarassment..

"Let's just get this over with..But you'll be paying okay?!"Rin said pointing to Archer who grew a tick mark," You're the master why should I pay?"

"I paid for our last dinner!And besides you've been working your butt off in that cafe!!"Rin stated..Archer just pouts and drags her inside with Shirou and Saber following behind..

"Welcome to Heart Delightfilla Pastry Shop how can I help you?"A curly haired blonde exclaims..It was evident she was working here since she was wearing what looks like a maid outfit..

"Do you have a table available?"Shirou asks politely..She leads them to a table and hands them their menus,"I'm Lyra and you can just ring this bell once you're done ordering.."She says putting down a golden bell with a  ribbon tied on the handle..

"Lyra seems to have no soul.."Saber suddenly mentions looking at the menu..Rin hums,"If that's the case.. She should be a servant right?"

"Yeah but we've never seen her before.."Archer answers..

Shirou shrugs,"Perhaps she and her master didn't attend the holy grail wars..."

"If they didn't, the winners wouldn't have win since they need to kill them first.."Rin seconds..

"Excuse me..Could I sit here?The place is packed and I really am starving!"

Everyone looked at Lucy who looks like she was now in her 30s..She was wearing clothes similar to the picture below..

"Oh sure of course.."Shirou exclaims as he makes room for Lucy..She thanks him before sitting down,"I'm Lucy..I come here everyday early but today I had to work overtime.."She explains..

"Tell us more about yourself Lucy-chan.."Rin says smiling..Lucy chuckles,"Well..I'm currently working as a Model and I'm 24 years old.."

"That's a great choice of occupation Ms. Lucy.."Saber compliments which Lucy replied with a thanks..

"Who should order?"Archer asks..Rin pouts,"I'll be fine.."

Lucy caught up to this and giggles,"Well It's fine I'll order for you.."She states putting her pointer and middle finger on her forehead..

'Ne Loke, Lyra..Can you come here?'

The four of them were shocked that they could hear Lucy's voice in their head..

'Lucy-chan is this you?'-Shirou

'Yup!Surprised?'-Lucy

'Of course!I thought you didn't have magic!' -Rin

'Let's admit, all of us didn't know she had magic..' -Archer

'That's weird though since you don't have any Magus Particles in your body that I can sense..' -Saber

'Oh Haha, I'm using a seal actually..So that my enemies won't find me..' -Lucy

"We're here!Welcome back Boss!"Lyra exclaimed popping out of nowhere, surprising everyone..Lucy smiles,"Thank you Lyra..Where's Loke though?"

"He's out buying something..I don't know what it is but it's connected to Aries' birthday.."

"Oh is that so?Let them have their order first.."Lucy orders which Lyra nods and takes out a pen..Lucy then proceeds to stand up and walk away..

"W-Wait you haven't ordered yours yet!!"Shirou calls out..Lucy stops to look at him with a smile,"I'm full..I just wanted to say hi to you four!And besides look--"She states pointing at the door where flocks of girls were screaming and wanting to go in..But a certain red and white haired man was stopping them..

"--My fans are here!Lyra tell Aquarius I'm using the back door!"She adds before running inside the staff only door..

Lyra giggles before taking out a pen and a clipboard,"So what are your orders?I'll make sure you guys get your orders first since it was Boss' orders.."She explains grinning..

"Does your boss always give out the privilege?"Archer asks playing with a piece of tissue..Lyra thinks before shrugging,"Boss doesn't really..She doesn't even like strangers..I thought you were one of her close friends so I didn't mind.."

"We're not.."Shirou says..

"That means she..She's getting over it!"Lyra exclaims with stars in her eyes..Saber rose a brow,"Getting over what?"

"Well..Um..Meet me later at central Park..I'll tell you everything there.."

♋-TimeSkip-♋

"Yay you came!"Lyra exclaims excitedly as she envelops Rin into a hug which made the brown haired girl flustered..

After all of them sat down,Lyra started explaining..

"You see..My Boss and her staff including me, has been with each other since she was 11..She had only one friend since no one liked her that time..Only a boy with green hair was excluded..And since Boss was 2, her parents abandoned her.."

"How cruel.."Shirou whispered clutching his pants..The others nod in agreement..

"Yeah..So the boy kept boss company..They were really close and the boy helped boss to learn many things especially acting--"

Saber nods,"So that's why she does modelling and acting right?"She asks which Lyra nods..

"--During Boss' 13th birthday, she and the boy went to the field they always played in to play hide and seek..That was where Boss' trauma started.."

"Trauma?"Everyone asks..

"The boy was killed trying to protect Boss from unknown people that suddenly appeared..So Boss had to suffer eight long hours holding the boy's blood coated body in her arms..Crying and Screaming often..That's why she never liked nor talk to anyone whom she doesn't know..She's afraid to repeat her past.."Lyra finished smiling sadly at the sky..

"She has a phobia of strangers?"Rin asks..

The latter shakes her head,"No..She doesn't have a phobia..She's scared that she'll lose a friend again just like she did when she was 13.."She replies..

"Lyra I have a favor to ask of you.."Shirou says as he stands up..

The blonde tilts her head,"What is it Shirou-san?"

"Can..Can we try and get Lucy-san as our Friend?"

Lyra blinked as she looks behind him..Rin and the others nods in determination..She could only sigh before smiling helplessly..

'We'll leave her in your care then..I hope you help her overcome her fear..'