[ unintentional video; sword of promised victory ]

[regalbearing]

[ should you choose to play this video, you will find that it is nigh-impossible to see anything through a combination of static, darkness, and fog. eerily glowing fog. fog shouldn't be glowing a sickly shade of purple, right?

you can hear the sound of water sloshing against something. something very large. something-- oh dear god in heaven WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT.

whatever it is and however many nightmares it will soon be giving you, if you look past the writhing tentacles, you will see Saber in her full armour, somehow defying physics by standing on the water of the river itself to face the thing. compared to the grotesque mass in front of her, she is tiny. but the sword in her right hand glows with an impossibly brilliant light, gold and warm and seeming to carry every hope you have ever even half dreamed of becoming reality.

she raises the sword above her head with both hands and closes her eyes, concentrating. you may wish for some appropriate background music.

somehow, impossibly, the light from her sword gets brighter and brighter, gold motes rising like dust from the river, the grass, everywhere in the surrounding landscape to join the light from her sword until it is too blinding to look at. ]

[ and softly, whether though some will of the community or some other magic, the voice of a young woman can be heard. ]

"It shines. That sword is the dream all warriors, past, present, and future, hold as their deaths approach. A sad, exalted dream. She carries their will as her pride, bidding them to remain steadfast in their loyalty. Now, the undefeated King sings aloud the name of the miracle she holds in her hand."

[ as if on cue, Saber's eyes open, and she stares resolutely at the monster in front of her. the golden light - energy - flares around her, making waves in the river. she takes one, two steps forward, and-- ]

EXCALIBUR!

[ she brings the sword down, and the beam of light comes with it, displacing the water and the fog around it in a chaotic spray as it rushes towards its target, blinding--

the light flares, and the feed ends.

what the hell was she doing using that particular sword. ]

Comments

[zuipperpips]

shiiiit son where do i get me one a those

[ 1/? also reply some time after she gets off the water who even knows ]

[regalbearing]

-- Roxy? One of what?

[regalbearing]

[ wait hang on a second--

oh. oh.

... well, then. ]

[ and done ]

[regalbearing]

... I suppose it was only a matter of time until I experienced one of these. How bothersome.

[oceanicbutterfly]

[Karen is just relieved this didn't end the way it did in those doujins.]

Were you standing on the water just now?

[regalbearing]

Yes, I was. [ and well, since her identity is as good as out now anyway... ] It is a blessing I received from the Lady of the Lake.

[answerer_sword]

...

[Bazett can only stare for a moment, completely stunned.]

...You speak as if you were King Arthur.

[regalbearing]

That would be because I am. [ a simple declaration for something so large, but it carries weight nonetheless. she gives a small sigh. ] I had hoped to keep that from being common knowledge, but it appears the community had ideas of its own.

[croibhristeoir]

[That night was one Lancer had mixed feelings on to this day; it was one which was simultaneously the best and worst of his life since his summoning.]

[And if there was any one moment held close to his heart as a crowning moment to which it was a privilege to stand witness...then it was surely this light. That which was the symbol of honor and pride held by himself as well as countless other knights across space and time, that which shone with the ideals of all those to ever take up a blade in the name of lord or country...]

[It was the memory of that light which rekindled hope within his heart when all else seemed lost. And to see it again? His heart was pounding with the sort of excitement he had only ever found on a battlefield, a strange sense of elation and amazement in the smile he couldn't quite stop from coming to his face.]

I never had a chance to tell you...how truly impressed I was that night.

[Because that was the last night he saw her, Lancer realized in the back of his mind. A faint twitch of concern was the only indication something could have been wrong, before he quickly dismissed the thought and focused more on the moment itself.]

[regalbearing]

[ it was still strange, hearing that when by her reckoning she had been fighting alongside him - or at least, a version of him - not even an hour before reading this. still, she smiled to see him, and to hear his words, although the expression was tinged with something humble, modest. ]

You honour me. But I am sure I do not need to remind you that we had other things to occupy our minds this night.

[ though, now she thought of it, Lancer's wording was strange. did this mean he had left the war not long after this battle? moreover-- ]

As a matter of fact, Lancer, I have yet to thank you for what you did to make that possible.

[of_many_treasures]

How interesting. Excalibur, yes?

[regalbearing]

Yes.

If you are thinking of how best to steal it, Kaitou, I recommend that you take this opportunity to stop.

[ is she insulted at the idea, or amused? it's rather hard to tell. ]

[ninelivesbaby]

I seen enough anime to know where this is goin'.

[regalbearing]

I beg your pardon, but what?

[structuraldefect]

[This comment isn't here. sorry he was busy.... uh. helping Tokiomi. Yeah. Definitely helping.]

[regalbearing]

[ kotomine, you've got to stop this habit you're developing of causing suffering to albinos. it's becoming a problem. ]

[fortheworld]

[did you just a Walpurgisnacht

because it looks like you just a Walpurgisnacht

what even]



...What was that. Just know.

[regalbearing]

Ah, the creature? [ she frowns in disgust. ] Some summoned monstrosity of Caster's, created from his magic. It would have been disastrous if it had left the river, but fortunately with some help I was able to prevent that.

[guardiss]

So, not only are you a summoned spirit, but you can even use impressive weapons like that with your own power. I have to admit, I don't envy your opponents.

[ he doesn't comment on the "king" part. although he files the information away for future reference; but there have been rulers that young in mär heaven in the past, even if there is some contradiction between "king" and "she". the sword means nothing to him, either. "excalibur" sure sounds like the name of an ärm to him. ]

[regalbearing]

Ideally, I would rather not have used Excalibur this early, but circumstances made it necessary. I am fortunate in that my Master is able to supply me with more than enough prana to allow me to wield the attack's full power.

( SO NOT HERE )

[effulge]

[ hey gurl hey. so, i noticed you from up on the bridge. you looked good out there. also, i came to the conclusion that you look like a mighty fine addition to my treasury. i do so love watching dreams break people.

you put a ring on it if you want to own that downfall in a human body, right.

what's your ring size. ]

( ALSO SO NOT HERE )

[regalbearing]

[ GET BENT, ARCHER ]

[carriesparasol]

Excalibur? As in the sword of King Arthur?

[regalbearing]

The very same.

[entreats]

[ .. Well. She's talked to this girl before, but she never expected to see something like this from her. What was that power.. even though she's seen ridiculous displays of magic before in her own world, she's pretty sure this must have been just as strong. ]

Got a local problem with sea creatures, huh? [ But she refrains from commenting on it, instead just making a deadpan remark. ]

[regalbearing]

You could very well put it that way. Thankfully, I believe we have managed to take care of it.

[hunterofpeace]

Hey, be careful!

[regalbearing]

Thank you, but there is no cause for alarm. As you can see, I am quite alright.

[makewayforroze]

I worry enough to wonder if you're all right but it looks like you're strong enough that it doesn't seem like it wouldn't be much of a problem.

[regalbearing]

Thank you for your concern, but I assure you I am fine.

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[heavenlyhome]

[She watches with deep seated concern and disbelief. It's been so long since a friend of hers has been in danger; that she has seen in danger, at least. Her heart races, and she takes deep breathes to calm herself. It will be all right (it has to), Saber-san is a strong individual. Kasumi trusts that she can take care of herself, even against something as, as whatever that is--

Ah. Saber truly can take care of herself, if she is capable of something like that. Her heart beats slower as she types out a comment (she has to make sure:)]

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[heavenlyhome]

Has everything turned out all right?

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[chestboard]

Uuwwooooooo!! That was amazing, totally fantastiiic!

What a great show of power and awesome sword skills!

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[regalbearing]

Thank you for your kind words, Battler. Though I fear that was not a true representation of my swordsmanship as such.

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[hisownpath]

[Well. That was a quite a show. Kouga will have to put her on his list of people to never make angry ever.]

[Video]

[hisownpath]

Jeez... I guess they don't call you the "Undefeated King" for nothing.

[tenminutes]

I think your name got busted out in the open with that little post, Rumpelstiltskin. [ Not directly, but famous people + Excalibur? There's no one who doesn't know that story. ]

So does time travel cause your junk to fall off or..?

[regalbearing]

... I am aware. It seems the community has other ideas when it comes to handling potentially sensitive information, but I will manage.

Hardly. I was a woman from birth, but taking on the responsibility of the crown necessitated concealing my gender.

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[shadow_spread]

Excalibur?

[regalbearing]

Yes. Does that surprise you, sir?

[video]

[scanningutterly]

[...
whoa]

I...don't think that was in the legends.

[video]

[regalbearing]

I believe that there are several things that would not have made it to the stories.