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Prompt: arrivare troppo tardi
Missione: M2
Parole: 804




For a brief moment, Ritsuka remembers a conversation he has had with Romani a long time ago, something about how different he was from masters of several years ago - «You are too kind, Ritsuka» he said once, a sad smile on his lips «I hope it won’t ruin you and that you will never face dangers more than you already do.»
While his body moves on his own and Mashu’s voice shouts his name, terrified, Ritsuka knows that it’s too late to move away; the enemy’s attack will surely hit him, and if he runs away the Servant behind him will be wounded. Too distant and, at the same time, too close he notices Caster reaching out to him, calling his name - it’s so weird, since he always makes fun of Ritsuka by calling him “master” or “young master”.
The hit comes before Caster can protect him; the pain does too, so sudden and real that Ritsuka wants to scream (maybe he is screaming) and he feels the hot blood on his face. It’s like his head and his face are splitting into two.
Who know if doctor Romani already knew that the conversation would be their last. And if he knew, Ritsuka would like to ask if the sadness of his smile was for him or because he felt lonely - Caster’s arms are around him and he’s shouting something about runes and going back to Chaldea.
Ritsuka wants to tell him «It’s okay.» but he feels so tired.
For both Romani’s answer and him it’s too late, though.


The first thing he notices is a constant “beep”; the second one is that, wherever he is, it’s quite warm; the third one, someone is holding his hand. He tries to move a finger, and Mashu’s voice immediately responds.
«Senpai?!»
Ritsuka can hear the worry in that single word, and he feels sorry. He tries to open his eyes, but something feels off - it’s like they put something on them, like one of those weird objects some people use to sleep.
When he moves his hand to remove it, what he manages to touch are bandages.
«Senpai» Mashu says, and Ritsuka wouldn’t be able to explain why but he is sure she is almost crying «I’m going to call Leonardo-san.» she declares, and lets go of his hand. It feels a bit lonely, especially when he hears the door close.
That doesn’t last for too long, anyway.
«Is there anyone here…?» he asks, because it could be his paranoia, but it’s how it seems to him; a slight movement, still hearable, catches his attention. After a moment, there’s a new weight on the bed.
«Caster…?» he tries, irrationally. He can’t see him because of the bandages, and he hasn’t heard a single word from whoever is there, but maybe he just hopes it’s Caster. It would make him feel better.
«You lost your left eye.» he says. It’s sudden, untactful, almost cruel. For a few seconds Ritsuka can’t even process what the Servant said, so he keeps quiet and tries to focus on a single thought and not on the chaos is agitating his mind. Before he can do it, Caster’s voice reaches him again: «Leonardo will tell you when they are sure they can’t do anything, but I felt it with my magic. Your left eye won’t see ever again.» he declares, once more, and Ritsuka can’t understand - is he angry? That’s why he’s telling him like this? The Servant’s voice doesn’t sound angry, or sad, or frustrated. It’s like Caster isn’t feeling anything at all.
«...How is the—»
«Don’t.» Caster is practically growling at him, and for a moment Ritsuka is scared. Not because of the growl itself, nor because he thinks Caster would ever hurt him; he’s scared because he can’t tell what kind of expression Caster has on his face, or what he is feeling right now.
What if his right eye will end up without seeing, like the left one, making him completely blind?
What if—
Suddenly Caster’s arms are around him and are squeezing him so hard that it hurts.
«I’m sorry.» he whispers into his ear - he’s sad, and angry and frustrated «You are a fool.» he adds, and it’s as if Ritsuka is being kept under water and it’s harder and harder to breathe.
«You shouldn’t have done it.»
«I—»
«You are the master, we fight for you.»
«That’s not—»
«I hate you.»
Caster has never behaved like this since their first meeting. It’s not like him to be like this - to sound somehow… desperate? It’s such a weird concept, next to the Servant (the man) who is so precious to him.
«I’m sorry I couldn’t save you. I’m sorry I didn’t make it in time.»
What has he done.

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