The Grail Wars ( Closed)

[katalynn]

"I got to test you out somehow."

Rin teased as he called her idiot and she knew that it was a foolish move, yet it was a way to test her trust in him. There was no doubt in her mind that the trust was there, though she had to admit it was fun to free fall like that. Rin made no attempt of getting out of his arms and instead relaxed more laying her head against his shoulder.

" Not to mention, it was an easier way to get off the roof."

She made herself very cozy in his arms while closing her eyes. It surprised her at just how warm he really was and his heart beat was very calming as well. Here she was dead tired and he acted as if this day was nothing to him. Though, she knew that he doesn't get tired the same way she does, right now she wasn't thinking of simple things like that.

"Let us go home now."

After another moment Rin acted as if she was going start walking on her own, wanting to show just how tough she really was.

 

[TirithIre]

Archer chuckled ever so slightly as she said that, though he shrugged ever so slightly. Even as she didn't move to get out from his arms, Archer smiled though he ran his hand slightly over her side as he looked to her, though as she mentioned that he had to chuckle.

" True, though there are less deadly ways. Not nearly as fun though." He admitted openly. Even as she closed her eyes, she seemed very tired, though as she relaxed, he began to walk with her in his arms, though as she suggested that they return to her home, he nodded.

" That sounds like a plan." He set her down for a moment, but as she began to walk, he moved in front of her and had her hop onto his back, piggy backing her as he headed for her home. He sighed softly though... many things weighed on his mind, but he had to admit he liked the way she felt pressed against him.

He left such thoughts alone though... getting attached to a master who may or may not die very soon wasn't really the smartest idea in the world after all!

 

[katalynn]

It surprised Rin for a moment when he wanted to carry her since it was something she hadn't expected. Riding on someones back was a bit different for her and it took a little bit to get the feel for it. The position of his hands were slightly uncomfortable at first and she uncertain of what to do. After all she did appreciate what he was doing and in reality it was the only way to hold her up this way.

For a short time Rin was holding onto him tightly until she became more comfortable and she relaxed. Before too long her arms became fully relaxed around his shoulders and she rested against his back as she drifted. Though she did try to stay awake long enough to get home, Rin was asleep by the time they got there.

 

[TirithIre]

Archer smiled as she seemed to be surprised by his actions, but he did have a good heart it seemed. Even as she finally did begin to relax though he felt her, and even as she drifted, as they arrived home he could feel how she was already for the most part asleep.

As he entered her home, he headed for her room, remembering where it was Archer turned once they arrived there and gently let her relax onto the bed. As she slowly woke she would feel him un-tying her shoes and removing them along with her socks. As he did he moved her up onto the bed.

He had no intentions of 'doing anything', he was simply helping to put her to bed. He did look to her from time to time, though he soon had moved some of the blankets, and not wanting to be too forwards he moved to help her into the bed, letting her sleep as much as he could.

The truth of who Archer was was a tragic one, but for now he tended to her, focusing on someone else instead of himself. It was a nice change.

 

[katalynn]

Being pampered in any shape or form is something Rin had always refused, even as a child she hated it. It had a way of making her feel helpless and that simply wouldn't do. However, in this very moment as she watched Archer take her shoes off and making sure she was comfortable, it made her feel different somehow. A feeling that she couldn't understand, let alone explain in words. Oddly enough this made her realize for the first time just how lonely she actually was.

For some reason she reached out and grabbed his hand to prevent him from leaving. Her eyes did the asking, though she couldn't bring herself to actually ask him to stay with her. Instead, she slowly let his hand go and quickly thought of something else to say, again not wanting to seem weak in front him.

"In that study room there is a box of journals next to the desk, they go pretty far back in generations. They talk a lot about the wars of their time. Perhaps something in them can help you, it isn't much to go on, but never know what you'll find."

Just as she was about to close her eyes, a second thought came to her, though she didn't know if he sleeps or not, since there wasn't much that was written on that subject. She did figure that he would probably want his own room at least.

"You can choose any room that you like. As you saw, they are pretty basic but the beds are new, never had anyone over before. So, take your pick."

For some reason she really didn't want him to leave her side, almost like if she woke up he would be gone and all this was a dream. These feelings just gave her the notion that she was getting a little too attached and that can't happen. Today was one of the best days she has had in a very long time and it was something she didn't want to let go of all the sudden.

In the end though, she closed her eyes and allowed sleep to eventually take over.

 

[TirithIre]

Archer could tell that Rin was one of those 'strong indepenant women' who didn't 'need anyone', and yet he still tended to her anyway. As he handled her and worked on getting her into bed though, as she said that about the journals though Archer simply nodded.

As she closed her eyes for a moment, the second comment made him nod, though as she said to take her pick, he nodded again. " I will take a look. I do sleep, but for now i'm not tired." He admitted though he wandered off.

For a time he wandered the house, learning the layout and even taking a look at the journals. After a while though he returned to the room that she was in just to check on her, but he found himself just quietly watching her. He moved finally and slipping his boots and red overcoat off, he moved to the bed.

He was sure she'd be sleeping by then, but he silently slipped into the bed with her and softly he went to sleep, laying on his back and keeping his distance from her. After all he didn't want to impose on her, that would be a bit much after all.

 

[katalynn]

Rin was out for the count and didn't even stir when he climbed into bed. Though sometime during the night she did end up snuggling against him, drawn by the heat and his scent. She didn't know how long she had slept against him, but when she woke up, her arm was draped over his chest and hugged onto him. It took a moment before the reality hit her and realized the position she was in, even her leg was lazily draped over his.

Very slowly and carefully she managed to pull her leg back, shortly after her arm slowly followed. Though she knew that it would have just been easier to roll over and pretend to still be sleeping, at the same time, she didn't want to wake him. For that very reason, Rin wasn't sure of how to move the rest of the way without waking him, so for now, she laid there somewhat frozen and thinking of what to do.

 

[TirithIre]

Archer hadn't noticed her against him mostly because when he slept... he was a deep sleeper. It was that fact that 'saved her' from waking him when she moved her leg and arm... and yet as she remained there, 'frozen' in fear Archer began to stir... a soft cute grumble escaping him.

Waking more though he felt her there, and even as she remained where she was, he could feel that she was tense. " If you're uncomfortable, you can move you know." He mused softly, his eyes on her even as he turned his head though and smiled slightly.

" I thought about taking one of the other beds, but none of them had a woman in them." He mused easily, making it clear he had come to this bed because she was in it... though the implications were clear. After all when life hung in the balance, why not enjoy life to it's fullest while one still could!

 

[katalynn]

Rin did tense up as he started to wake up and it was mostly because the thought that she woke him up flashed in. Then to hear what he said made her think about how this truly felt, it wasn't horrid after all and it wasn't as if she was being forced to remain here. In fact it was quite the opposite and deep down she rather enjoyed this.

"I'm not uncomfortable... Just more surprised than anything else. And also I didn't want to wake you."

After a moment she did start to relax a little more and with some hesitation she placed her hand on his chest, appreciating the fact that he was there. Of course all those other random thoughts and concerns picked at her, knowing this was wrong and getting attached wasn't the best idea. In that same idea, it felt right to be here like this.

"I guess this means you have chosen my room then?"

She finally asked teasingly and enjoying the moment of laying next to him for a bit longer.

"Did you look into those journals at all? Find anything interesting?"

 

[TirithIre]

He smiled as she seemed to 'like' being there, and even as she thought about how she was, Archer looked to her even as she mentioned waking him. " Well then fear not, you didn't wake me."

He replied, though as she relaxed, he smiled as she felt comfortable to rest her arm over him, and even as she mentioned that teasingly, he shrugged. " I certainly think the bed is big enough to share." He replied, though as she asked about the journals, he nodded.

" I did, there's no mention of me within them, I am an enigma, a mystery even to time itself." He mused with a slight shrug, though he seemed content with that, he turned slightly, looking to her.

" Besides, mysterious men are always more alluring." He pointed out with a playful grin on his lips. " It's early still... We can relax here for a while yet." He didn't particularly want to more anyway, so he left it at that for now. He smiled though as he thought of something though.

" Do you like me?" He asked openly. He was sure her response would be priceless, but he was curious!

 

[katalynn]

Rin felt bad that he didn't find anything in the journals, though she also did suspect as much as most of it was about the wars of the past. A few talked about their servants though which is why she hoped he would find something.

"Yes, being a mystery is a bit alluring... Though, I still feel bad they didn't help you at all."

She was thinking about sharing the bed with him since he is obviously not wanting to be anywhere else, at first it did bring a little smile to her. Though that faded and the heat rushed up when he bluntly asked if she liked him, even she had to admit that she has been tossing all the signs out there. But to hear him ask it and expecting an answer wasn't something she expected.

"In most cases you are not my type and I honestly have no time for such things. And besides, even if I did... It isn't like we can have that kind of relationship."

Of course she went around about way of saying 'yes' to the question and she kept her face mostly hidden against him, to keep him from seeing the flush in her cheeks.

 

[TirithIre]

Archer couldn't help but feel that finding out who he was wasn't worth it... but that was something he kept to himself. As she said that about being alluring, he smiled as she seemed to find the idea of him wanting to sleep close or with her to be appealing, and even as the heat rushed to her cheeks at his question, he found the answer already there before she even answered.

As she said that though he chuckled slightly. " If this isn't a good time, when is? when the Wars are over I will return where I came from... I have to ask Rin, if not now, when?" He asked, though as she hid her face against him, Archer leaned down a bit and tilting his head he kissed the top of her head.

" I am going to bathe, if you wish, I would like your company, but I will leave that to you." He purred as he slipped from the bed so easily, his eyes on her as he turned then and headed for the bathroom. He was curious if she would have the bravery to follow, but he left the decision of that entirely up to her!

 

[katalynn]

His response wasn't something she had expected to hear. He of all people should know this type of relationship can't happen between them. Yet, his response clearly indicated otherwise, even if he did throw that bit about him returning home when this is over.

For the moment she left things unanswered as he left the room and she laid there thinking about what he said. It also confirmed that she did in fact want another person in her life as she already started to miss the heat that was just next to her. His scent still lingered on the pillow and for a split second, she thought about savoring that scent.

With a heavy sigh she got up from the bed and was undressing on the way to the closet pulling out black and red silk bathrobe that came to mid thigh. Rin wanted to think of this as a harmless bath, although she has seen more than enough movies to know that this type of situation wasn't all that 'harmless'. And honestly, she wasn't even all that certain if she would actually join him or not, though a bath seriously did sound nice right about now.

She stood in the doorway and watched him for a moment or two before speaking.

"It isn't about this being the right time or not. It is about you leaving me and never seeing each other again. I've never been in an relationship of any kind, but I know that when I do find him, I want it to be a life partnership."

Sadly though she knew that he probably wouldn't understand such feelings considering he wasn't of this world. Human emotions to him were most likely petty and childish.

"I know that I've been throwing all kinds of signals at you. Though a part of me does desire you, I'm not the type that goes jumping into bed with just anyone. I'm not even sure why Ive been acting this way towards you.

At this point she was leaning up against the door frame with her head down looking at the floor, almost afraid to look him in the eyes right now.

"We both know it isn't possible for us to have that kind of relationship and I don't want to end up being just a fling."

It was then she realized just how bad of an idea this was, after all, who was she kidding? The whole time she couldn't bring herself to look at him, nor did she sound upset in anyway as she expressed her true desires. To make things worse, she had no idea how he saw her, there was no love between them that much she knew, for all she knew all he wanted was a fling.

"I will get attached if we things continue this way. Might be best if we don't start things. I will do my best to stop this.... behavior I have."

However, she hesitated before turning to leave with a tiny hope that he will stop her. Even with what she said, despite it all being true, she did desire to be in his arms. Though he can also see she was avoiding getting hurt in the process and was trying to protect her emotions in all this.

 

[TirithIre]

Of course he didn't really see a future in what they would have together. After all this was impossible to happen as she said... and yet neither he nor clearly she wanted it to end that way either. The desires were real there, and though Rin was clearly used to being alone, perhaps it was that very fact that lead to this situation as well.

As she stood in the doorway though Archer had been tending the bath, filling the tub with nice hot water, and yet as she said that about it being a life partnership, Archer nodded. He wouldn't have guessed Rin as a secret romantic, but he didn't judge her over it either. Instead, he was quiet as he listened to her.

As she moved to leave though Archer himself moved just as he had before, catching her arm, turning her to him as he stopped her from leaving. " Well then I suppose you now have a goal... don't you Rin." He saw it clearly, where as she seemed to still not quite have an idea.

" If you wish me to remain in this realm for the rest of my life I will, the grail can grant any wish remember?" He pulled her to him as he added.

" I can't guarantee I or you will live through this, but if we both do I would be happy to spend the rest of my life with you Rin." He purred with a soft smile, though he added after a moment.

" For now though, I do hope you understand, I am not willing to waste the opportunity." He purred and before she could ask what opportunity he had leaned down and passionately kissed her, his lips pressing against hers with a soft groan of desire, his second arm wrapping around her waist, pulling her flush boldly and confidently to him.

 

[katalynn]

His movements to bring her back didn't surprise her considering she was expecting it, though it was his words that slightly surprised her. There was a moment when she wanted to respond, yet she wasn't quite sure what to say. Then again, it didn't matter what response she had considering the kiss took the words right out of her.

It took her a moment to actually respond to the kiss though after being caught off guard. After that moment however, she melted into the kiss and returned it with a passion of her own. Slowly parted her lips to deepen the kiss with a desire to feel more as her hands gripped onto the back of his shirt. There was a part of her that wanted to answer him, yet she didn't want to break the kiss.

 

[TirithIre]

He kept a hold of her lips for a good three full minutes before he released her, and even as he did he could not help but smile gently to her as he pulled back.

" You look like you have something important to say." He mused... in this regard, she was like an open book, easy to read but he didn't mind at all. He gave her a gentle, comforting look, because he was sure that expressing her feelings wasn't something that she did on a regular basis at all.

He hoped she wasn't going to say no though, because that would be incredibly disappointing. Making it a wish for him to remain with her WAS an option though, and since he was a strategist at heart, Archer had seen the possibility easily!

 

[katalynn]

The kiss felt like it lasted for hours and pretty much took any thought she had, throwing them out the window. When he broke the kiss and asked that, Rin was in a little daze as she still held onto him. The question left her mind a total blank, she knew what they were talking about obviously, it was what she wanted to say that became the problem.

"It wasn't important."

She said softly moving her hands to his chest and started to undress him, the action made her blush slightly, though it didn't stop her. If they were going to go through with this it was something she wanted to do.

"I do like that idea. But I think we should play that by ear. Like you said, there is no guarantee that we will live."

After she said that, a concern came to her while sliding his shirt off his shoulders.

"Are you certain this is what you want though? What if I am not.... what you expect... not as good as more experienced females?"

 

[TirithIre]

Archer enjoyed the kiss, and even as she was left in that little daze, he watched her as she said that it wasn't important.

Something told him not to press the issue, and as such he didn't. Even as she worked his shirt off, the lean, slim yet honed upper torso of the man before her came into view. Small pink nipples sat upon his chest, scars lined his body from different battles over the ages, and even as she said that about there being no guarantee, Archer nodded.

" We live for today." He mused, though as she worked his shirt right off, he smiled as she asked that, though his eyes held a playful look.

" If that is the case, we will have quite a bit of fun teaching you the experiences." He purred with a smile, his eyes on her as he let her work his black shirt completely off, his hands smoothing over her sides, feeling her curves through the robe.

 

[katalynn]

Rin wasn't quite sure how to respond to his last comment, though the blush that raced to her cheeks gave away more than words could. She looked over all the scars and even traced over a few of them wondering what fight caused such scars. It also helped to confirm the new goal, the wish to set him 'free' as she thought about each scar. Though she also didn't want to create anymore scars either, sadly that will happen during this war.

"I am off to a good start in learning such things?"

She asked with a hint of teasing in the tone, though she was uncertain as well. Slowly she leaned down to one of the scars on his chest and kissed it, then another and moving down to her knees. Once on her knees she proceeded to work on removing his pants. Though at this point her hands were a little shaky with nerves running wild, she knew full well what hid inside the pants.

After a moment of hesitation she did managed to remove his pants, though she turned her head away from him as the shyness overwhelmed her. The moment she saw that he was hard and the size was much bigger than she expected, she couldn't help but to look away. However, it remained within her side view and she couldn't stop herself from staring it.

Eventually she regained herself and put her focus back on his clothes, reaching for them she can get them off the floor. Mainly to distract herself of what was in front of her more than anything!

 

[TirithIre]

Archer smiled as she asked that, though the scars that lined his form were from times past, it went to show the utter brutality of the Wars as well. He knew that the other Servants had scars of their own, and yet the Magi who summoned them used them as the tools they were. Such it was to be.

As he thought about it though he smirked. " You are beginning to learn." He replied, though as she kissed his scarred torso he shivered with a soft sigh, and watching as she slid down to her knees, Archer watched her with a soft sigh.

As she worked his pants open and slid them down, he certainly WAS hard before her face, and even as Rin turned her gaze away he noticed how she could not bring herself to do so fully... and even as she worked on his clothes he lifted his feet one at a time, allowing her to work the pants fully off him. Finally he was fully nude and did not seem shy about it, though he reached down and gently touched her hair.

" Up you come, We are going to bathe before the water turns cold." He grumbled, though as he 'helped' her up his nimble hand slid down, pulling the sash to the robe open, the robe falling slightly open as he looked directly to her, his hands smoothing up then to slide the robe off her shoulders and let it fall away from her body to the floor.

 

[katalynn]

Rin was quickly losing the strength she always had. Though, no matter how many times she had dreamed of these kind of moments, she was finding out just how difficult it was for her. She really was trying to be strong, just like with everything else in her life, but it wasn't happening.

When he helped her stand up again, her legs felt numb and shaky. Of course she knew what would come next, unless she wanted to take bath with the robe on. After she felt the robe open fully she fought the instinct to close it again, though when it slipped off and stood there just as nude as he was, her arms did move to cover herself.

Chills of both embarrassment and the cool air danced across her skin, causing her shiver slightly. Though she turned her head to the side and closed her eyes, he would notice that she kept herself well groomed down below. Though her hand covered the thin landing strip on her mound, the rest was shaved bald. There was a little birthmark on her right hip that seemed to be in a heart shape, Her navel was pierced with a ruby jewel, otherwise she was flawless.

"I... I... I'm sorry... I'm not as strong about this as I thought I would be... this more difficult than I expected..."

 

[TirithIre]

Archer noticed she was incredibly nervous, which he didn't blame her for at all. In fact it would have been stranger had she NOT gotten nervous at all. As she seemed to think that she had to be strong though he gently tilted her head up, his eyes on her as he smiled gently.

" I am going to share a secret with you Rin..." He softly mused as he pulled her flush to him, holding her, allowing her to 'hide' within his embrace. " You don't have to be strong." He remarked though he gently gave her a supportive squeeze, he looked to her even as he watched her.

" You are beautiful though... you should know that." He mused, holding her, his warm naked body holding her as Archer finally pulled her towards the bath, guiding her over and holding her he guided her into the nice hot water. Stepping in with her of course he lead her down and sat, pulling her into his lap as the nice hot water surrounded him.

" Not so bad so far right?" He asked gently.

 

[katalynn]

It was strange and yet also comforting to be hugging someone naked like this, at first Rin didn't know what to do with the feeling. Especially with the feeling of his hardness pressing up against her, clear as day that he was enjoying every second of this. Though, there was a part of her that was enjoying it as well, it also felt like she was afraid to enjoy such things.

The water did feel good when she got in and with all things considering, it did manage to relax her some. Taking a bath with someone else was something she has never done, not even as a child with other kids, for her bath time was personal time. So be here with him, on his lap and his arms felt a bit awkward and she didn't know what to do with herself.

"No, this isn't bad at all. It is different, but I think I can get used to this."

Rim smiled shyly as she said that and came up with an idea that might help her relax a little more. Not to mention it would give her some distraction from her thoughts.

"Would like me to wash you? I kept a few things that belonged to my father, so I'm sure there's something that manly scented."

She teased a little as she did seem to relax a little more with each passing second.

 

[TirithIre]

He smiled gently as she seemed to slowly begin to relax, and even as he guided her over, she seemed to take well to being guided and held like this. Even as she said that about not being used to it though Archer smirked. " Oh? being pampered? I definitely think you would like it." He teased, and even as she seemed to be thinking, he left her to those thoughts.

As she asked him that, he could tell that the request was more for her benefit, though he nodded to her. " I would like that..." He admitted... he was a Servant after all in this crazy twisted world of mages and powerful visages of the past... but he thought about being tended by her and couldn't help but admit he would like it!

" You'd best pick something manly, or at least neutral." He purred with a smirk, and even as she seemed to be relaxing with each passing moment Archer simply 'helped' by being understanding, patient and kind to her. He was very hard though... having a naked woman so near was VERY arousing to him.

After all it had been a long time since he had been around a woman in this fashion... he couldn't help but desire her, and it wasn't forced, he naturally wanted her!

 

[katalynn]

With some reluctance, she moved away from him and looked through the stuff on a shelf next to the tub. Though she did find something she could use, when she smelled it, it instantly sent memories of her father to come forward. As she thought about it, she wasn't ready to 'release' that scent, least of all in a situation like this one. With a slight shake of her head she found another scented soap that her father rarely used and figured it would be a good one. And it was fairly neutral as well.

"This one should work."

After getting his approval of the scent, Rin grabbed a soft wash cloth and proceeded to wash him. She started with his neck and shoulders, going down each arm and simply 'exploring' his body. The whole time she sat straddled on his lap and could feel cock rubbing between her legs as she washed him. A few times when it hit her clit just right, a shiver ran down her spine and yet, she did her best to not shy away from the feelings.