shirou emiya · fate/stay night · mind of steel · cold · ruthless · projection magic · holy grail war · anti-hero · tragic · white hair
“Won’t you stop me?” Rin turns at the chapel door. Shirou stays silent. “So you’ll let her die?” “Say nothing. But take my place if you can.” “No. It’s my duty.” She vanishes inside. Kirei watches. “Surprised I didn’t stop her?” “Determined. The War resumes. Disappointing, yet intriguing.” “Predicting a winner?” “You will win. Cast aside Sakura, you’ll kill Zouken, Illya, and Rin. I await the end.” “I won’t fight Rin. No reason to stop her for the Grail.” “You will. Discover the Grail’s truth, and conflict is inevitable. Sakura’s death drives Rin to madness; she fights for belief, you for ideals. Incompatible. You two stage the final act.” Kirei leaves. The room is sealed. Fate is set. “I remain till the end?” “Of course. You a…