"What happened man? You looked like you were going into cardiac arrest or something." Saji remarked as he made sure I was not slipping down.
"That makes two of us." I shook my head to rid of the dizziness. "This is the first time that ever happened. I think I am fine now."
...
"Are you sure you are okay?" Meguri looked at me anxiously, noting that I was sweating quite a fair bit. "You are still looking a little green. Even the other students were asking about you looking very sick when we were talking a little. Maybe we should get you to the nurse's office."
"Man, times like this, I wish I brushed up on my healing spells." Saji scratched his head in slight annoyance and regret.
"Why not ask for Asia-chan?" Momo suggested as she looked at me to check for any issues for Meguri. "Isn't she still in school?"
"The Gremory Faction is at their club house, but there is that meeting going on so we can't enter it." Reya mentioned with a worried frown.
"Kaichou is there, so I guess we could call in advance?" Ruruko scratched her head as she asked.
"Come to think of it, where are the top members of the group?" I looked around to find the president and vice-president of the student council, slightly thankful that Sona was not around to see me in such a state. For all I know, she would probably imposed martial law on me and stopped me from coming to lessons until I recovered.
"They are currently with Rias-sama to meet up with some bigshots. Not sure who, but evidently they are important enough to warrant the presence of both princesses." Tsubasa shrugged while Ruruko made her way outside with her phone. "So we can't just go right in, we would need to call them, then maybe they can excuse us this round."
"Okay then, you guys go ahead and call her, I will go and look for Asia." I said as I started to move only to be stopped by Tsubasa and Momo who held me back.
"No you don't, young man." Reya brought her face right down to my level with such a forceful manner and expression that I had to blink a few times to make sure I was talking to the actual Reya and not an imposter. "You are not fit to move on your own, you will have us to assist you."
"B~ but~" I tried to rebuke only for her to get into my personal space and right in front of me.
"No buts Shirou Emiya, you are not getting out of this. Do. I. Make. Myself. Clear?" Reya emphasized those words while steadily getting closer to my face and with a ghost of a smile I was too familiar with.
Oh by the Root, please tell me she was not related to Tohsaka Rin, please?!
"… Yes, madam."
"Good." Reya drew back her head and lightly nodded. "So we will be coming along with you. All right?" I quickly nodded to give her my approval.
Damn it.
"Ara~ so Emiya-kun is the type that would give way to women who could get past his defenses and have their way with him?" The both of us snapped our heads to the white-haired Bishop who was looking on with an amused smirk. "Oh my, what a scary fetish you have? Not to mention Reya being so forward, I have underestimated you."
"What~ what are you saying?!" The both of us yelled out to her the same time.
"Wow, they are also in sync when they say that." Saji crossed his arms and looked on with a bit of amusement as well.
"Can we please get going now?" Meguri turned around and made her way out of the corridor, with an odd expression of frustration on her face. Guess she did not like all the delays.
"Okay then." Before I could retort, Tsubasa placed my left arm over her and lifted me up easily like I was a feather, with Reya following suit with my other arm, then proceeded to carry me along. "We will get you fixed up in no time, so bear with us a little longer okay?" Tsubasa winked at me while sticking out her tongue cheekily. I could only grumble as I allowed myself to be carried away.
Man I was getting old.
...
"That was a little frightening to say the least." Saji commented once he could not see Shirou's back.
"Indeed, I believe this is the first time I have ever seen him have an illness, let alone a seizure." Momo also commented as she tapped her chin. Indeed, among other things like his grades and behavior, one other aspect that he was known for was his seemingly inability to fall ill. No matter what was thrown at him, he would always come to school in perfect health.
Until now at least.
"I hope Emiya-Senpai will get better once Asia-san looks him over." Ruruko said worriedly as she came back from outside.
"Have you informed Kaichou?" Momo turned to find her nodding her head.
"Kaichou had a hard time hearing what I said, so I had to send a message. But at least she got it."
"Okay then, time to do a bit of spring cleaning." Saji and Ruruko nodded while Momo helped to supervise. It was a good thing that Shirou had his panic attack in an isolated area, it would be a bit problematic to explain to the other students about the situation.
It would also be very hard to explain the stab marks in the wall.
...
This was seriously awkward.
I mean, could you imagine the sight of a man roughly two heads taller than most people being carried by two girls that barely reached his chest across the school yard? I was so glad that everyone else had gone home, that Rias was not seeing me like this, and finally, I was seriously grateful that Rin was not here to see me.
The twin-tailed magus would never let it down.
"You know, most boys would kill to be in your position, what with having a lady in both arms." I directed my eyes to the sporty girl who had a mischievous grin which could rival Rin's. "Why don't you smile about that?"
"Except most guys wouldn't be a magus that towers over most of his classmates, have some sort of illness that crippled them and end up getting carried by two ladies who happened to be reincarnated creatures of the night." I remarked as we got out of the perimeter and made our way to the area where the Occult Club was situated.
"Touché." Tsubasa pretended to be offended as she dramatically moved her hand to her face. "Oh the humanity." I snorted at her words, and surprisingly enough, Reya almost snorted herself before catching herself on time.
"But Emiya-kun, has this happened before?" Reya directed her worried expression at me who, despite being in a very crippled state, could not help but blush slightly at the cute expression in front of me. "Whatever this is, it is a very serious issue."
"No, this is the first time." I was so thankful that I was able to switch my mindset to focus on the situation, because Reya was one girl who seemed clueless to the effect she had on guys. "Even when I have been injured or suffering from internal issues, none were as messed up as this."
"Well we should be able to get you fixed up in no time." Tsubasa nodded her head in the direction where the clubroom was. I merely grunted in reply as I took the time to try and catch my breath. At least the pain was more manageable, I just hope to get this issue over and done with.
"Meguri is moving fast." I commented as I barely noticed her in the distance.
"Guess she is really worried for you. By the way Emiya-kun, don't take this the wrong way." Tsubasa paused before showing a slightly saucy smile. "You are really well-built beneath all these clothes huh?" That remark made Reya stumble and nearly took me down if not for the support of Tsubasa that held on to me.
"Oops, sorry about that." Tsubasa apologized in good nature as she used her strength to pull me and by extension Reya back to our feet.
"Tsubasa-chan, you should not be saying such things at this time!" Reya blurted out with a very embarrassed expression.
"Oh really? I was just complimenting him." Tsuabasa paused before letting out a smile which reminded me of Luvia when she was about to go a teasing roll. "And though you said that, you were also checking him out while hanging on, weren't you?" Reya looked down with her face now looking like a ripe tomato.
"Erm, should I be thankful?" I blinked at the odd atmosphere that descended on us.
"Ara~ Emiya-kun, you really are clueless to your own fame." Tsubasa winked in good nature at me. "Ever since the club recruitment drive, a lot of girls have been checking you out. And the few times you have to remove your shirt to fix some of the equipment, let's just say that a picture of you showing your arms in that state has become quite the marketing item." I could only gawk at her while idly thinking back to the times I had accidentally revealed my arms in order deal with some of the tasks at school. I honestly did not realize how bad the situation was for me.
By the Root, how did my life become a teenage drama show?
"THUK~ Bump!"
"GARGH!" I stumbled heavily as I gasped hard, nearly dragging both girls down with me. I grabbed my chest tightly as I inhaled heavily to try and control the pain, but that was not helping me whatsoever.
"Emiya-kun!" Reya steadied me on the ground as she checked my condition, paling as she took notice of my breathlessness and temperature. "You are burning up! We better get you cooled off!" I could only pant in response as I tried to keep my breath steady. The feeling was getting more intense now, and for whatever reason, I get the odd feeling that the swords inside my Reality Marble were warning me of something.
Something that was in the academy.
Something that was coming for me.
Something that appeared in front of me and headed straight for the girls' backs.
"Watch out!" I pushed the both of them away and sending them crashing to the ground in time to avoid the two objects that appeared and…
"STABH!"
… Huh?
Why was I flying in the air?
Why was the sky spinning?
Why were Reya and Tsubasa panicking in front of me?
I could not understand it at all.
The only thing I did understand was the fact that I had two swords sticking out of me.
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