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Alright, I know that this is a bit of an underwhelming thing, but consider this a preview, or a screen test if you will. It might turn into a full-blown story, or it might not, it depends on you and my disposition towards the overall plot of this story that has been bugging my mind these past few weeks.
And so, without further ado, let's start the story.
Chapter ?: [Fate/Strange Prototype]
Run run run.
It was the thought that plagued the mind of one red-headed boy named Shirou Emiya.
As he's sprinting to save his life, he couldn't help but idly wonder...
How the hell did he got himself into such a mess?
He was late at school to finish up his job fixing the stuff from school, he was about to leave the place before he felt a disturbance nearby.
His curiosity got the better of him and he saw something that he couldn't have believed if he would to hear it from someone else.
He found two people, one blue-haired guy wearing a skintight blue suit wielding a red spear fighting the other, a white-haired man who was wearing a black-tinted armor beneath a rather peculiar set of crimson-colored robe, which was only a pair of long sleeves and a half-robe that was hanging on his hips wielding a pair of white and black chinese swords.
And their fight wasn't one that he could call 'normal'.
No, normal, mundane humans cannot fight like that, it just wasn't possible. The way the weapons echoed throughout the area was an indication of how much strength they put into each of their attack. The movements that they made was just not possible to be done by a human, he was sure that even a talented and trained warrior couldn't even hope to match them in combat.
And so he ran when they realized they were being watched...
He had a feeling that he had stumbled upon something that he shouldn't have seen, and when the spearman began to chase him, he was proven right.
One of many instances that he hated, to be proven right to such a caustic assumption.
He ran and ran until he stopped when he entered a large field that the school has, an indoor field usually used by basketball players of his school to practice, he was silently thankful that the door was unlocked.
Catching his breath, Shirou's heartbeat began to return to normal and his mind becomes clearer.
"That was very agile of you, kid."
Shirou's head turned to the source of the voice so fast that it was a surprise that a snap that his bone should've made wasn't very audible.
"Though sadly, it wasn't enough to outrun me." said the blue-haired spearman as he began to approach Shirou like a wolf that is currently eying its prey.
Not human.
This person, despite his appearance, is not truly human.
Shirou's mind screamed as the lancer approached and began to prepare himself for a strike, "Sorry kid, but you're just in the wrong place at the wrong time, looks like luck doesn't favor you today..."
"So..." the blue-haired man said as his stance showed how ready he is to kill him, "Any last words?"
Shirou took a few deep breaths before saying... "Trace... On."
And the blue-haired man's eyes widened as a pair of identical weapons materialized unto the red-haired boy's hands. "Oho... projection magecraft? A magus are you kid?"
"You can say that." Shirou answered.
The lancer looked at the weapon that the boy now holds. It was a pair of small blades, serrated and ancient by its appearance, and both demonic and primordial in its quality. The identical blades had some kind of yellow-colored glowing runes trailing from their hiltless grip and onto their edge.
The lancer felt as if he should be threatened by the blades, but the boy in front of him couldn't possibly fight against him right? "Heh, even though your doom is certain, at least you want to go down fighting... I like that kid."
The red-headed boy then smirked and said; "Then you're going to love this."
Then, the boy charged, with a faster speed than before.
The lancer was taken by surprise by his method of attack, but he was confused when the boy began his swing at mid-range, where the weapon's length couldn't possibly reach him, but then... the boy performed a right slash using his blade...
And to the lancer's shock, the blade moved, it moved from the boy's hands and managed to get into his proximity while still acting like a blade being wielded as it began to close in on his right side.
It was only out of pure instinct that the spearman managed to block the incoming blade, but when he did so, the other blade came into his range in an intent to land a left blade slash and the first blade retracted back into the boy's hand once more.
The second attack managed to truly caught him off-guard and he was forced to dodge rather than block.
When the blue-haired lancer landed, he got a better look at the sword that the boy just used... "...You gotta be kidding me..."
It turns out that the blade had a set of chains trailing down from its grip and latched onto the boy's arms, which was the reason why despite its short length, it managed to reach him. The chains and the blades were connected, and they weren't normal blades either...
They were artifacts of olden times... and they could be classified as Noble Phantasms...
Taking a look at the blades was enough to convince him of that.
Shirou's smirk didn't leave his face as he said, "Let's go again, lanceman." he said with a challenging tone.
The lancer gritted his teeth, "I don't know how you could use those things as if they're real when they're just projections... but don't you underestimate me you bastard!" he said as he charged towards the smirking boy.
Then the sounds of clashing steel resounded over the basketball field that was turned into a literal battlefield for the two combatants, though the lancer's strength, agility, and skill undoubtedly surpassed any warrior that could fight with the same weapon, the boy's skill was something that also took him by surprise.
Every attack that he did was met with his blocks, and every dodge that he did was met with another follow-up and for every deflection that he did, the boy did a counter-attack.
"You sneaky bastard..." the lancer growled as he dodged the downward slash that the boy did with both of his blades, "You ran from me just to get yourself into an open field where you can fight, didn't you?!"
The blades retracted back to Shirou's hand before he jumped, higher than any normal human could achieve and delivered another downward slash which the lancer dodged, but then he followed it with another leftward slash that he made by using the momentum from his previous attack to achieve it.
The blue-haired man only managed to block it due to its unbelievable speed, but then... the blades began to glow gold...
An explosion of energy made by the clashing blade and spear caused the lancer to be thrown across by its power. The only thing that didn't made him crash to the wall was the fact that he used his feet and hands to prevent it from happening.
Then the red-headed boy landed and said; "Yes, it was my intention." he answered the lancer's previous question, "I could've used the field that you were using to fight that red-robed person, but because there's no guarantee that only one of you is the true enemy, I cannot take that chance."
Lancer coughed out blood, that magically induced explosion managed to hurt him, 'This guy... he's scarier than he looks...' he thought as he looked towards the terrifying magus boy who didn't even look winded or tired by their fight.
"Now, lanceman." Shirou began, "What were you doing in this school? Why did you fight that dual-wielding swordsman? And what exactly are you both?" he rapidly asked.
The lancer took a few breaths before he asked, "You... don't know?"
"Know what?"
"...Alright, let me try this, Holy Grail War, Servants, Masters, do those terms ring any bells?" the lancer asked.
Shirou's eyes narrowed, and to the lancer, his look was rather similar to his old scary mentor from his past... 'God... now he's even scarier than before...'
"...While those terms aren't quite familiar to me..." Shirou spoke, "It brings discomfort and fury in my head somehow..."
The lancer smiled wickedly, "So you don't know huh?" he then chuckled as he began to stand up, "Well... then I better kill you now before you ever had a chance to find out..."
Then, Shirou's breath hitched as the lancer released his killing intent and performed a stance to strike him.
He felt as if he's being surrounded by a group of predators, seeking to devour him completely, a feeling of dread crawled up his spine, and the feeling would've been enough to incapacitate a normal human.
But, the word normal is not applicable to him.
And so he stood, his eyes remained narrowed as he prepared himself for whatever the lancer's prepared to do to him.
But nothing in the world could prepare him for this...
Shirou's eyes widened in fear for the first time since his fight with the lancer, the feeling of dread began to envelop his whole body, and then the lancer finished his mantra...
And Shirou felt pain.
The chainblades disappeared as he landed on his knees, his hand reached to his left chest as blood began to drip from his mouth...
And he found that a hole was made there, a hole that went right through his heart.
"It was a good fight kid." the lancer said and Shirou's head turned to him, "A pity that I forgot to ask you your name..."
Shirou gritted his teeth and he once again caught the lancer by surprise as he responded with; "Emiya... Shirou..."
The lancer's eyes widened, how? How could he still survive? "...W-what did you say?" he asked him.
Then he narrowed his eyes at lancer, an act that sent a chill onto his spine, a chill that could be equaled by the one he felt when his old teacher was directing Gae Bolg at him with the intent to kill, "My name... is... Emiya... Shirou... remember it well... lanceman..."
Then he fell.
And lancer couldn't help but be relieved... and awed... though he was on death's door, he was still able to find enough will and power to say his last words... it was truly unbelievable.
And it struck the lancer's heart, to think that such a person exist in this era... '...It's a real pity that I had to kill you kid.' he thought solemnly before he disappeared from sight.
Near the tomb that bore the name 'Kiritsugu Emiya', a very young Shirou Emiya stood and watched the tomb silently and solemnly.
He was his everything, he was the one who saved him, the one who took care of him when the world couldn't care less, the one who imparted him the goal to be a hero that he could never be, someone who could save everyone that he cared about with his powers.
And now... he was gone, nothing left but memories...
Young Shirou already knew that feeling, way back when he was at that desolate land destroyed by the raging fire...
And so, unlike any other boy, he only cried once, and it was at that night... the night when his father died sitting by his side...
No one else could replace him... But he will become the hero that his father had dreamed of, a hero that has the powers to fight injustice and bring happiness to those who deserved it.
For Kiritsugu Emiya, for his father.
"Shirou Emiya, correct?" asked a stranger.
Young Shirou turned towards the sound of the voice and found a tall man whose face was obscured by the light of the sun that was behind him, shadowing his face in the process.
"Kiritsugu Emiya was my friend... I am deeply sorry for your loss."
The boy didn't react to his statement, but then the man smiled affectionately.
"Though I know that I may not truly replace your father's place in your heart... he has asked me to take care of you for the time being..."
Shirou's eyes showed his confusion, he tilted his head sideways and said; "He did?"
The man nodded and said; "He did." he then ruffled the red-headed boy's hair and said; "That he did..."
Shirou opened his eyes feeling rather beaten and sore...
He groaned as he picked himself up from his lying position, his body felt as if he was in a rather lengthy training session with his former mentor.
Which was probably the reason why he dreamed of his first meeting with that man again when he was asl...
"Wasn't I supposed to be dead?" he wondered as he looked at the left side of his chest.
There was still a hole there, but the hole was only on his school uniform and didn't reach his heart. The hole that he has on his body was completely restored.
"...Did someone heal me?" he asked to no one in particular, he knew that he shouldn't have survived that, no one could survive that.
He was killed, that he knows for sure... so why isn't he dead?
"This does not make sense..." he said before he stood up, "Well, then again... so do that spearman and that swordsman... what exactly are they...?"
He sighed as he began to inspect the basketball field, most of it were destroyed by the aftereffects of his fight with the lancemen.
'...Damn...' he inwardly cursed.
Though he really wanted to repair all this mess with his ability, he knew that what he really needs now is a little bit of rest, and so, repairing them is not an option.
"I hope that the school will fix this by themselves... the 'fake janitor' won't fix this mess for now..." he hoped.
When Shirou entered his home, the one that was left by his father when he died, he immediately put down his bag and changed his clothes.
He's currently wearing a long-sleeved white shirt combined with a pair of blue jeans, and his feet was left bare by choice.
He took a breather before he walked into the sizable garden that the house had, he then stood in the middle of the garden and closed his eyes.
A few minutes later, he took a deep breath before saying; "Lanceman." he then opened his eyes, "You're already here."
A chuckle was heard and Shirou turned to his side and saw the blue-haired spearman once more, appearing out of nowhere and grinning rather wickedly, "That I did... though how did you detect my presence?"
In response, Shirou summoned the chained twin blades once more and said; "It was unmissable."
"Heh, I can't believe that I have to kill the same person twice." The lancer said as he performed a stance, "I thought people are supposed to stay dead when they're killed?"
"I thought so too." Shirou answered as he responded with his own stance, "But it seems that there are some... exceptions."
Then, the battle raged on once more as they charged.
But this time, the lancer was familiar with Shirou's fighting style. And nearly his every attack was predictable, and only some were able to land on his person.
Though despite that, the boy named Shirou Emiya was able to hold his ground quite well, despite the advantage that the enemy has over him, he persevered and didn't falter.
In fact...
The lancer saw as Shirou began to move at a faster speed to his side and delivered an upward slash to his chin.
He managed to dodge it only to find Shirou has moved himself near him and was about to deliver a diagonal slash that would give a nice gash from his left shoulder to his right hip...
Only for the lancer to use his spear to deflect his attack...
But then Shirou used one of his blade swipe his face...
And managed to create a scratch on Lancer's face, and it was deep enough to drip an unhealthy amount of blood.
Lancer grinned, and it was mirrored by Shirou who charged once more.
In fact... the red-headed magus was still able to cause some injuries to the lancer despite him knowing his style of combat.
And so, the fight goes on, and after a time, the lancer was about to end it by saying; "Gae..."
But Shirou acted fast, using his chainblade, he roped the lancer's right hand, the lancer strengthened his footing and Shirou ended up pulling himself towards the blue-haired man who was about to finish his mantra that would enact whatever magic that his spear holds.
Shirou then cocked back his right hand as if preparing for a punch...
And then he dismissed the projection of the chainblades and summoned another weapon as fast as the human eyes could blink...
A weapon that encased his right fist within a snarling lion's head made out of onyx steel.
The shape of the weapon was enough to halt the lancer's thought for a moment and made his spear changed its course slightly...
And the end result was... both of the combatants were thrown away by their enemy's technique as they hit each other at the exact same moment.
The lancer's face was bloodied as he flew backwards in such velocity thanks to the powerful weapon that his enemy wielded... and the red-headed magus' left shoulder was pierced by the causality-reversing spear instead of his heart, the one place that the lancer had intended to strike.
The lancer was temporarily imbedded into the wall that surrounded Shirou's house while Shirou broke through the door leading to his shed and crashed into the wall.
Shirou groaned as he dismissed the projection of the massive gauntlet and he forced himself up, he knew that the attack wasn't enough to incapacitate or kill the lancer, and so he willed himself to stand.
"I gotta hand it to you kid..."
He tilted his head upwards and saw the blue-haired spearman at the broken door, his face was severely injured thanks to the weapon that he used, the lancer then snapped his nose back into place and said, "You really know how to give a good fight..."
The moment Shirou managed to get himself up again, the lancer was already prepared to strike once more, "But this will be your end now... it was a pleasure fighting someone like you... Emiya Shirou."
No no no...
He can't die, no, not yet.
He must live...
Shirou then kick-started his magic circuits into its full strength, and he didn't notice a set of glowing tattoos that began to show up on his arms as he roared towards the lanceman.
Nor did he notice that his prana was channeled into creating several apparition of people besides him that surprised the lancer.
And then he summoned the strange gauntlet that he used to punch the lancer once more and jumped towards the spearman.
The lancer only saw him move as a blur before his face was right in front of him, the red-headed boy then said with a deep and gruff voice; "Clench your teeth, lanceman."
And then he delivered the lion-shaped gauntlet onto the lancer's chest, causing him to spit out blood due to the amount of force being used...
But it was not over...
A faint bluish aura then began to surround the cestus from its edge, and when it reached the lion's mouth...
It roared.
Its roar produced a visible shockwave that hit the lancer the second time and sending him flying at nearly three-hundred miles per hour towards an unsuspecting wall made out of concrete.
He ended up flying through it...
And the wall right behind it as well...
Shirou breathed raggedly as he called off the massive gauntlet, he then began to fall to his knees, but he managed to remain standing despite the prana exhaustion.
He idly wondered how he could be exhausted, after all, that was nothing compared to how his former mentor used to push him over his limits.
"Master, are you alright?" spoke a beautiful-sounding voice who seemed concerned.
He felt someone touching him softly and turned to his side...
And the person he saw was a blonde-haired, green-eyed woman who styled her hair into a ponytail that is kept with a decorative bow, she wore a white dress and silver-tinted armor, gauntlets and boots that accentuated her beauty even more.
"I'm... alright... I just need a breather..." Shirou answered, though he didn't know who this woman was, he felt that he could trust her.
"Wait a moment, he's supposed to be my Master." said another beautiful yet sterner voice behind him.
The source of the voice walked closer to him and when he saw her right at his left side, he saw that she's an identical twin of the woman in the white dress, though she wore a blue battle dress with similar yet thicker armor set that's not as feminine as her twin's white dress and armor.
"He summoned me, so he's my Master." replied the woman in white.
"He summoned me as well. And who are you anyway?" retorted the woman in blue.
Before the woman in white could retort back, they heard another voice from the back, "He's my summoner." said a beautiful yet cold voice from the back.
The sound of clinking armor made Shirou turn to his right. And he saw a woman similar to the two that he's currently seeing, only her skin is paler, and that her eye color is not green like the other two, it was yellow. And she wore a black battle dress with an even bulkier armor set compared to the woman in blue.
She then summoned and held a black crystal that she held like a sword's grip, the black crystal is surrounded by red aura that seemed to swirl menacingly, "Who are you two to claim what is mine?" said the woman in black as she pointed the crystal to the woman in blue and white.
The woman in blue responded by gripping the air that seemed to form into a sword-shaped wind that she pointed towards the woman in black, "I am Saber, Servant of this Holy Grail War, as summoned by this young man."
The woman in black scowled and said; "I too am Saber... what is the meaning of this?"
"Um..." said the woman in white who seemed rather uncomfortable with how the woman in blue and black seemed prepared to fight each other, "I am Saber as well..."
"And so am I." said a new voice from the far back.
And another identical yet armor-less woman wearing a red-colored modified military suit that showed her healthy bust and...
Why is she wearing a transparent long skirt that showed the white panties that she's currently wearing?
The newcomer grinned and said with a hint of pride in her voice; "It seems that our Praetor has summoned four of us simultaneously."
"What?! That's preposterous!" the woman in blue protested "Such a thing is impossible! To summon just even one Servant required a hefty amount of prana for it to be done perfectly, and he didn't even use a summoning circle!
"The proof is right there in front of us." The woman in red answered with a grin as she pointed her strange but artistic-looking blade towards Shirou's arms.
And they saw that he has four sets of glowing tattoos, each of them were symbols of the command seals to each Saber.
"Praetor, you have earned the privilege of earning my respect and commendation." the woman in red answered, "Not just because of the fact that you managed to summon the four of us... but because you were able to fend for yourself against an enemy's Servant."
The woman in blue, white and black looked at the woman in red with varying degrees of shock, "What do you mean by that?" asked the woman in black.
As a response, the woman in red pointed towards the blue-haired lanceman who was starting to get back up.
His gaze landed on Shirou and the identical women besides him, and not even a moment later, he held back a curse and said; "...Ck! Four Servants huh...? You're one scary-ass kid, Emiya Shirou..."
And when the four women began to advance, the lancer didn't even bother to fight. That last attack that the boy did caused so much pain that he couldn't even form a stance quickly.
And so, he vanished once again to retreat. Though it wasn't so dishonorable.
After all, one versus five seems hardly fair...
And he's sure that his Master will understand.
The four Servants stopped their advancement when the lancer escaped.
And slowly, Shirou walked out of the shed with a ragged breath, when he coughed out blood, the woman in white came to his side almost immediately, and then they saw the hole on his left shoulder... "M-Master! You're injured!" the woman in white exclaimed.
Varying degrees of anxiety was present in the Servants' faces, the woman in white was the most worried, followed by the woman in blue, the woman in red's expression turned serious while the woman in black seemed rather nonchalant, though to an observant eye, her eyes showed that she is also worried.
"I'm alright..." Shirou said as he took a deep breath, wincing in pain as he did so, "I do need a little healing though..." he added as he tried to cover the hole on his left shoulder with his right hand.
Then, the four ladies sensed a threat.
"Master, stay here, I sense another master has entered this place." said the woman in blue.
"Well then..." the woman in red began, "Shall we greet the unwanted guests?" she asked eagerly.
"Hmph, though I am not exactly pleased by the current situation, it shall be enough for now." said the woman in black, "You, White Saber, stay here and protect him." she said to the woman in white, "I and these two shall take care of the intruders."
Then, with a blinding speed, they moved towards the entrance to his house.
Take care of them? Did they mean that they will take care of someone just like what that spearman tried to do to him...?
...No, not on his watch.
Shirou gritted his teeth before he gathered his remaining prana and jumped to the roof of his house to outrace the three women.
Ignoring the shout of the woman in white who said that he shouldn't be moving and his own wound that is currently afflicting him, he pushed himself to the brink of death.
And when he reached the edge of the house's roof that was near the entrance, he found that the intruder is a young woman that he knew, and that she was accompanied by the man clad in red that he saw from before.
And when the white-haired man was attacked by the woman in red, the woman in blue and black began to advance on her with the intent to kill...
...And that's when Shirou intervened.
With a yell, Shirou summoned a massive double-edged blade that he planted right in front of the young woman to shield her, and then he landed right in front of the blade and glared at the two women who were about to attack her.
Shirou took some breather before he said; "All three of you... stop it, now."
"Are you an idiot, summoner?" asked the woman in black, her scowl was even more prominent than before, "That girl there is a Master! A threat to you! And you're asking us to stand down?!"
"I agree with her, Master." said the woman in blue, "It is the way of this Holy Grail War to defeat the other masters and servants in any way necessary, especially if they become a threat to the other masters, and her arrival here with her own servant is essentially a declaration of attack."
Shirou gritted his teeth as his wounds began to take its toll despite his insane regeneration ability, "Unless I said the order to kill... and unless that person really and truly deserves it... I will not condone any killing... understood?"
"But still Praetor..." said the woman in red who heard him, "She did intrude on your property without your permission." she said as she kept the pointy edge of her sword directed to the man clad in red.
He looked towards the woman in red and her weapon, "If it's her it's fine." answered Shirou as she turned to the young woman behind his sword, "Her name is Rin Tohsaka, my... acquaintance, in school... and a magus as well..."
From behind the massive sword that he had planted, a twin-tailed girl wearing a red sweater beneath her overcoat along with a skirt that is dangerously short showed up, she smiled rather wickedly to Shirou and said, "Hmph... since when do you know that I'm a magus, Emiya-kun?"
Though she said the word 'Emiya-kun' in such a sweet tone of voice, Shirou knew that there was an underlying threat beneath it, "Just now... actually." he replied nonchalantly as he dismissed the projection that he used to protect her, and then he motioned his hand to order a ceasefire to his Servants, and they wordlessly complied while still keeping their watchful gaze at Rin, "But it doesn't surprise me, not with that mask that you always wear when you're in school."
"...Excuse me?" she asked with an indignant tone of voice, the white-haired man wearing the weird red robe vanished as she asked the red-headed boy.
"The pleasant idol persona?" Shirou said, "You know... the facade that you always put in school...? It didn't fool me."
"I see..." she said as she gritted her teeth, "Nevertheless... it seems that you managed to summon your servant... or servants for that matter..." she said as her sweet facade began to crack and showed the underlying anger within, "And the three of them are Sabers too..."
"Master!" shouted the woman in white as she appeared at the scene, she ran towards Shirou and said; "You shouldn't have pushed yourself that far! You're still wounded after fighting that Lancer."
"I'm alright." Shirou answered, "I heal fast after all..." he said while still trying to close the hole that haven't been regenerated for awhile now.
"...Correction... four Sabers..." Rin gritted out in anger, her facade was almost completely broken after the latest revelation, "Still, despite the impossibility of the act that you just performed, aren't you going to... wait a minute..." she trailed off as her eyes narrowed and twitched erratically.
"...What is it Tohsaka?" Shirou asked as his... acquaintance's appearance becomes creepier by the second.
"...What did your Servant mean by you're still wounded after fighting Lancer?" she asked.
"You mean that lanceman wearing a skintight body suit?"
"...Yes..." she answered with a gritted teeth.
"I fought him, wounded me bad but... I'll survive." Shirou answered.
Rin remained silent, but her right eye twitched wildly and she clenched her right hand so tightly that it turned white, "I... I see... and where is he now?"
"He ran away." answered the woman in red, "Praetor managed to defeat him using that remarkable gauntlet, will you grant me the honor of knowing the noble weapon's name Praetor?"
"Perhaps later... Nero."
The woman in red grinned as her eyes widened slightly, then she said; "...Astounding...! Though I do not know how you know my name so easily Praetor, I am impressed by whatever it was that you did to know my name."
The other identical women looked at Shirou with slight awe and shock apparent in their expression, how did he know her name so easily? Can he do the same thing with them too?
"Can we return to what you said please?!" yelled Rin Tohsaka, the calm and collected mask that she previously wore was no longer intact, "You said that your... Master... defeated Lancer? Did I hear that right? He. Shirou 'The Fake Janitor' Emiya. Defeated. A. Lancer?!"
"Indeed he did." confirmed Nero.
Tohsaka Rin then began to use her hands to grasp her head roughly and would've pulled her hair if she didn't stop herself from going fully insane.
So instead, she shouted, "Grrrrraaaaahhhhhh! THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE! NO NORMAL HUMANS COULD DEFEAT A SERVANT! NOT TO MENTION THAT LANCER'S SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF THE THREE KNIGHT CLASSES! SO HOW, EXACTLY, DID HE DEFEAT HIM?!"
The four sabers and their master remained silent as the woman huffed out in apparent frustration.
Their reaction varied slightly, Nero chuckled out of amusement, the saber in black turned her head to the side and smirked, the saber in blue used her right palm to cover her lips, but her eyes showed that she's also amused by the black-haired girl's reaction, while the saber in white giggled rather cutely while she also put her right palm to cover her lips, though she didn't even try to contain her laughter.
Shirou however... merely smirked despite his sweat and said; "Heh, what else? I used the magical power of friendship."
On that day, Shirou never heard a shriller and more audible scream of frustration and contempt ever made by a human being...
But a moment after he made that sarcastic retort, his pain returned with a vengeance, and he groaned in pain as he clutched his wounded shoulder. "Grk...! Agh...!"
"E-Emiya-kun?" said Rin when she heard his groan that he did out of agony.
"Master/Summoner/Praetor?" said the four sabers.
He was about to say that he's fine... but then an unhealthy amount of blood began to drip from his mouth, his sight becomes blurry, and then it turned black...
And he fell into blissful unconsciousness once more...
"Shirou... I am not going to teach you Magecraft."
"What? Why not father?"
"...Because there is someone else who will teach you."
"Eeeh? But I want to be taught by you, father!"
"(chuckles), I am flattered that you want me to be the one to teach you Shirou... but I believe that he will be a more suitable teacher to you."
"Hm... Alright then... Can I know who he or she is?"
"...You will... When the time is right..."
"When will it be father?"
"...When the time comes... you will know it."
End of [Fate/Strange Prototype] .
So... yes, that's about it.
Again, this is only a one-shot, it might be turned into a full-blown story, or it might not be, and if it does become a full-blown story, then I'll be changing somethings as well. For one...
It won't faithfully follow any of the three canon routes in Fate/Stay Night.
And if you see some things that aren't like Canon, then let me just say this: Some of the events that preceded this one didn't go according to canon either.
After all, this is a fanfiction site, no?
And finally, if any of you say that this looks rather similar to CrossyCross' Fate/Stay Night fanfic called Nerve Damage, then yes, I am aware of that fact. In fact, his work was the reason why I got hooked into Fate/Stay Night in the first place, so you can say that this work is inspired by his.
If you haven't read Nerve Damage and you're a fan of the Fate series, I suggest trying it, it's really good.
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Freedom of Expression: Overzealous Copyright Bozos and Other Enemies of Creativity
Kembrew McLeod. Doubleday, 2005.
The subtitle "overzealous copyright bozos and other enemies of creativity" aptly describes this missive against current trends in intellectual property law that media prankster Kembrew McLeod has launched with this thought-provoking and often humorous book.
A central premise of McLeod's book is that an erosion of the creative commons by continually expanding copyright and patent legislation, rather than encouraging artistic and scientific innovation, has actually had the opposite effect. Moreover, the encroachment of private interests on the public domain via this expanding legislation has made it prohibitively expensive to perform scientific research and cheapened our culture.
Copyright and patent laws were legislative tools originally conceived to foster creativity. The laws allowed the creators of cultural and technological artifacts to exclusive profits for a fixed period of time. Afterwards, the works would enter the public domain, where they could be built upon by the next generation.
McLeod describes how folk musician and political activist Woody Guthrie freely borrowed melodies and lyrics from existing folk and show tunes for his compositions. Many of these tunes were only a few years old at the time Guthrie incorporated them into his music, yet this was not seen as theft. Artists of his era implicitly recognized the concept of the information commons – that they could build upon existing melodies to create something novel. In fact, this methodology goes back to nineteenth century classical music, where composers like Mahler and Dvorak used folk melodies as a basis for many of their symphonic compositions.
Woody Guthrie has been dead for 40 years, and many of his songs are well over 60 years old. Ironically, the current holders of his copyright have been very litigious in their pursuance of any perceived transgression against their "right" to his music. They fail to recognize how the genesis of these songs relied on a freely available pool of existing melodies, rhythms, and lyrics – a creative commons – that they in turn are slowly eroding. The result is that current copyright legislation no longer encourages creativity, but destroys it.
McLeod looks at the effects this erosion of the public sphere in a wide range of areas: sampling and collage in music, trademarks in biotechnology, the use of lawsuits to curtail fair use, and the copyright of common sayings.
There are long-reaching ramifications, including the curtailing of free speech and democratic institutions. If the Watergate scandal occurred this century, could it have been made public, given that documentation produced by outsourced private entities is not freely available? How could the results of voting machines, produced by and managed by private corporations, be independently verified if they are under private control? These and many other troubling issues are raised in this incisive analysis of unchecked greed.


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I.B.Tauris is pleased to announce the publication of The Middle Ages in Popular Imagination: Memory, Film and Medievalism by Paul B. Sturtevant; £75, $110; UK release date: 30/05/18, US release date 30/05/18; ISBN: 9781788311397.
It is often assumed that those outside of academia know very little about the Middle Ages. But the truth is not so simple. Non-specialists in fact learn a great deal from the myriad medievalisms – post-medieval imaginings of the medieval world – that pervade our everyday culture. These, like Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones, offer compelling, if not necessarily accurate, visions of the medieval world. And more, they have an impact on the popular imagination, particularly since there are new medievalisms constantly being developed, synthesised and remade.
But what does the public really know? How do the conflicting medievalisms they consume contribute to their knowledge? And why is this important?
In this book, the first evidence-based exploration of the wider public's understanding of the Middle Ages, Paul B. Sturtevant adapts sociological methods to answer these important questions. Based on extensive focus groups, the book details the ways – both formal and informal – that people learn about the medieval past and the many other ways that this informs, and even distorts, our present. In the process, Sturtevant also sheds light, in more general terms, onto the ways non-specialists learn about the past, and why understanding this is so important. The Middle Ages in Popular Imagination will be of interest to anyone working on medieval studies, medievalism, memory studies, medieval film studies, informal learning or public history.
Praise for The Middle Ages in Popular Imagination
Traditional medievalists have only scratched the surface of the broad and influential cultural phenomenon of medievalism. Paul Sturtevant's case study, instead of asking questions mainly important to professional historians, harnesses social-sciences theories and methodologies to help us comprehend how and why groups and individuals engage with representations of medieval culture around them. His book is an essential step toward providing scientifically valid information about the public's understanding of the medieval past.
Richard Utz, Chair & Professor, School of Literature, Media and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology
Carefully researched and written in a lively and engaging style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the use—and abuse—of the medieval past in contemporary popular culture. Sturtevant skillfully integrates cutting-edge quantitative methods for studying audience reception with insights from culturally-informed medievalism studies. This book demonstrates not only the broad significance of "the Middle Ages" for a wide public but also confronts its urgency in shaping present-day understandings of race, gender, religion, histories of violence, and geopolitics. Chapters examine how audience perceptions of the medieval past are influenced by Game of Thrones and fantasy fiction, Arthurian myths, Crusade themes in video games and films, and the varied afterlives of Beowulf and Robin Hood. This book is an invaluable resource for enthusiasts, educators, journalists, students, historians, and anyone who cares about what the medieval past means for us today.
Jonathan Hsy, Associate Professor of English at George Washington University and blogger at In The Middle
The Middle Ages in Popular Imagination reveals the preconceptions today's students have about the Middle Ages thanks to their representation in popular film. Sturtevant takes a fresh approach to studying medievalism in a book that crosses disciplinary boundaries and interrogates the divide between academic and public medievalism.
Amy Kaufman, Director of Conferences, International Society for the Study of Medievalism
About the Author
Paul B. Sturtevant is an audience research specialist at the Smithsonian Institution, in Washington, DC. He completed his PhD at the Institute for Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds. He is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the very popular collaborative history blog 'The Public Medievalist' (http://www.publicmedievalist.com/).


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Anastasia Lee has been pleasing people around the country and the globe with her grand voice. The beauty Anastasia has flows through her voice, her performance, her presence giving the audience an elegant evening. As a Contralto, she does have advantages over some others and this lends a hand in captivating the listener. Although Contralto's are only about 1% women, but some of these women have become icons in the music world. Some of these women are, Cher, Judy Garland, Doris Day, Lady Gaga, Patsy Cline and Adele, these are just a few and the list is growing. Anastasia could very well be on that list a few short years down the road.
When it comes to being a Contralto, it creates opportunities, but it does have its downside. "A Contralto style singer is much more able to sing the songs of say, Tenors, Bass, Baritone; meaning more of a male type repertoire (that is an advantage)" says Anastasia. Anastasia says the downside is being limited to perform the more standard High Soprano roles or songs. "That being said, in my case I emphasize my ability to perform in 9 languages and about 9 musical genres (over 350+ songs). This actually gives me a distinct advantage in the Classical Crossover genre, as I can perform almost at will, songs from across the globe" Anastasia says.
For several years now, Anastasia has been busy performing for many different events. This past summer she had the opportunity to perform at a wedding for the first time. The wedding was in Chicago, very Irish, says Anastasia. It was a real honor for her to be invited to perform.
Anastasia was honored again, but this time representing the United States. She competed in a contest, Music For Kids. For this contest Anastasia was personally selected as a representative of the US. Anastasia said, "I believe that perhaps my ability to perform in 9 languages was indeed a benefit; that combined with my trademark performances only in elegant gowns, would reflect well upon the European audience as a sign of respect". Anastasia won the contest with her last song of it being, Celine Dion's, My Heart Will Go On in Russian and English. The Music For Kids contest gave her the opportunity to go to Romania and perform outside the United States for the first time.
Romania may be the only country she has performed at so far, but the offers do come. Anastasia has had requests from Russia and Malta. She dreams of visiting and performing in many countries worldwide. "I am a lover of adventure, travel, trying new things, and meeting new people" says Anastasia.
A few years ago on July 9th 2011, Anastasia performed on stage with superstar Josh Groban. This all happened through a text. It was set up so people could text Josh a question, but Anastasia's family was not using cellphones at the time. Her mom asked to borrow a phone, she did and texted Josh, "could I sing a duet with you". Out of thousands of texts her's was one of three selected. "Performing with Josh was the most frightening and most exhilarating moment of my life" says Anastasia.
Performing for Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan in 2012, was one of Anastasia's first big events. At this event she sung a complete fourteen song concert. In attendance that day was over 350 elected officials from many government offices.
About two years ago Anastasia performed with her soon to be friend Sheridan Archbold for the first time. She was contacted by his mother and asked Anastasia if she would consider performing in Chicago at Festa Italiana. She accepted and it was a good opportunity for them both. For Sheridan it was his first big stage event, and for Anastasia it was her first performing with someone her own age. The following year they performed again at the same event as well as, Chicago's Botanical Gardens to a very receptive audience.
Anastasia is a major Elvis fan and wishes to do a holographic duet with him. He is one of several that she looks up to. "He made people happy and that is exactly what my goal each time I take a stage to perform" says Anastasia. Elvis considered his fans the most important element, without them there's no career. "What I love most about him is his amazing voice, stage presence and looks, his down to earth style, his artistic humor, love of family and fans, the complete artistic package" Anastasia says.
With all the love she has for Elvis, she still has plenty of love for the Classical Crossover artists of today. Anastasia feels that, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Sarah Brightman, Julie Andrews, Celine Dion, Anna Netrebko all are excellent role models for young singers.
Anastasia is talented in music, but she is also talented in track and field. Her and her siblings are Varsity Track and Field, and Cross Country athletes. They are all medalists and trophy winners with many 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. They all do plan to continue their athletics during college. Right now however, her brother Randy is a Freshman in high school and is currently the 4th fastest in the state of Wisconsin.
While Anastasia's dream is to perform worldwide some day, she does have an alternative that she will be pursuing as well, Attorney. "Justice, honesty, and the protection of people's natural rights are three things that really makes me tick, so to speak. I aspire to the levels of my idols, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Patrick Henry" says Anastasia. She and her sibling all are planning on becoming attorneys, and they intend on making a difference.
In the courtroom or on stage Anastasia will make a difference in people's lives. She is driven to do so. The opportunities grow larger each day for Anastasia to fulfill her dreams. Anytime a person can place a smile on another person's face they have made a difference. Anastasia does this very well with the grand voice she possesses.


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Joey Panek gives an overview of the best workout apps to keep you running.
Man about town, Joey Panek shines his spotlight on the stars of the Suncoast scene. His weekly "What's Up, Joey,?" reports take viewers past the velvet ropes of Sarasota and Manatee's nightlife, revealing the personalities and passions behind many of the biggest happenings here on the Suncoast.
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We have tips to enhance your visit to Walt Disney World Resort with the latest technology.
In the same way that simple doodling can help take your mind off of things, many people claim that drawing in adult coloring books can be a great way to relax.
You've probably had a great idea for a product before, right? These days, it's become more common to get funding and donations from using internet crowdfunding sites. …
Everybody knows that subscription services are the most popular ways to watch movies, television shows, and even read novels, but what about older services, like magazines or ticket subscriptions?
Some of the most popular baby names of 2015 may be too trendy for their own good.
The next time you're sitting in the movie theater enjoying a film or even in the comfort of your own home watching a TV series, stop and take note of something.
The cameras are moving.
Social media is really all about the chatter. This weekend's trending stories were all about reactions. One web user took matters into his own hands by opening up a fake customer service account. Meanwhile, a Florida TV anchor walked off the set after being fed up with a certain celebrity family.
Last week, tech websites were celebrating a new infrared tool used in hospitals, suitably named, The VeinViewer.
It was a busy week for trending stories but not such a great week for manners.
Vivid haircolor has been a popular new trend this summer and it's made its way to the Suncoast.
A new documentary is taking a look at modern speech trends, while the oxford dictionary has added some new words to its pages.
What's happening with theater audiences these days? Have we forgotten how to behave as audience members?
Suncoast residents design new mobile app that finds the latest deals.
This summer's travel trends include new opportunities in Turkey, lighter luggage, and new travel-related apps.
Patterns are making a comeback in fashion and home accessories.
Joey recaps some of the web's most buzzworthy stories, from professional bridesmaids to the potential comeback of Crystal Pepsi.
This week was all about reactions to Caitlyn Jenner, a new photo service from Google, and an unusual McDonald's menu item
Everyone is familiar with the concept of a Man Cave, a room in the house typically dedicated to the husband, but it seems like it's taken forever for the ladies to get their equivalent.
Transgender issues are becoming a part of our social conversations these days, and as our social culture advances to include more groups and demographics, our language advances with it, sometimes faster than we might think.
Ice cream sandwiches are making a comeback in a big way. Local restaurants are enjoying the new gourmet incarnations.
As many people are anxiously checking their mailboxes and doorsteps for the delivery of their Apple Watches, the first wave of Apple users have already been playing with their new watches.
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Assistant Police Chief Vern Malloch said in a press release the victim called 911 from his 104 Oak St. apartment Oct. 17 at 12:39 a.m. He was treated at the scene before being taken to Maine Medical Center.
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Yep, the internet is a big distraction.ReplyDelete
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yes, the internet, an Evil Time Sink..that I love. lolReplyDeleteReplies
Haha yes! A time blackhole :PDelete
The internet is a huge one for me too! It will steal all your time! I kinda wish I traveled more- a train would be a great place to get reading done!ReplyDelete
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Yes I love reading while traveling. :)Delete
Yeah it's hard getting reading done when there are so many other things calling to you. Here's my MusingReplyDelete
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I LOVE your answer! When reading online, I always break every couple of minutes to check things – thank you for sharing! :)ReplyDelete
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I forgot to include this in mine, but the internet is definitely a huge distraction..ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous24 April 2012 at 02:13
Oh, I can't read in a moving vehicle; I get way too nauseous! I can on planes though, so when I fly, I make sure to have plenty of reading material! Here's my MM: http://whatsontheshelf.wordpress.com/2012/04/23/musing-mondays-6/ReplyDeleteReplies
I can only do it on the train and sometimes on the bus if I am not too hungry otherwise I get nauseous too. :PDelete
I usually have to drive, so reading while traveling is out of the question! But I agree with the internet being a time suck!ReplyDelete
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I always get so distracted by the internet... sometimes I even spend 2 or 3 hours looking at one thing and then realizing how much time I wasted and how the day is almost over already... ahaha! Great post. You have a new follower as well! Would love it if you could check mine out! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
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All the major college football moves of the past 24 hours. Catch all the moves off the opening line on the college football odds board.
College Football
113 Texas Tech/114 Texas- The public has been on Texas Tech from the start. Sharp money had been on Texas, but nothing major. Now enough public money is outweighing the sharp money on Tech. Also some sharp money has shown on Tech, though it might just be guys getting off their bets or getting ahead of the move.
117 Iowa/118 Nebraska- Sharp money today for Nebraska +1.5. The public is heavily on Iowa, but the wiseguys were lining up to play on Nebraska. Now that QB Tommy Armstrong will officially not be charged due to an incident that occurred at his house over the past weekend the wiseguys have stepped in on the Cornhuskers.
133 Navy/134 Houston- Unfortunately nothing to report here as bookmakers have not posted this line yet due to the questionable availability of Houston quarterback Greg Ward. The winner here could find itself in a New Year's Day bowl game.
135 Tulsa/136 Tulane- Lots of money, public and sharp on Tulsa. They were sitting at -6 with some -6.5, but now up to -7 in most spots. Tulsa need this game to become bowl eligible.
137 Washington State/138 Washington- No line here because of the doubtful status of Wash State QB Luke Falk. Falk has been having a terrific year but hurt himself in Wash State's last game.
143 Baylor/144 TCU- Most places still have this off, though we know the Baylor QB will likely be Chris Johnson, who played admirably in their win over Okla State last week, but is a freshman who has mostly practiced with the wide receivers all season. Jarrett Stidham, who replaced Seth Russell, is out with a broken ankle.
151 Penn State/152 Michigan State- Mich State QB Connor Cook will be a game time decision, but bookmakers put this up anyway. Mich State -11.
181 North Carolina/182 NC State- Even more money has come in on NC State, now they are taking +6 with their college football picks. I'm starting to see UNC -5.5 in a lot of sharp spots.
185 Maryland/186 Rutgers- Switch of favorites now with Maryland going from -1 to Rutgers -1 on the college football odds board. Rutgers star receiver Leonte Carroo has gone from questionable to probable this week. Carroo has been a huge difference maker for Rutgers this season when he has been healthy, which hasn't been all that often.
187 Florida State/188 Florida- More Florida State money showing. FSU goes from -2 to -2.5. Florida is loaded with injuries. The Gators are already in the SEC championship game regardless of this outcome. Still, Florida has its sites set high for a possible run at the national championship if they can win this game and unseat Alabama (most likely) in the SEC championship game.
197 Alabama/198 Auburn- Lots of money for Bama, public and sharp pushes them from -13.5 to -14 and -14.5.


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5 Health Benefits of Florida Citrus
July 4, 2015 by Sean
Filed under Citrus Fruits, Florida Citrus, Fresh Fruit, Health, Indian River Citrus Fruits
Citrus is one of the most delicious types of food on the planet, but few people realize just how good it is for you as well. With its nutrient dense properties citrus can really pack a lot of nutrition and health benefits into your daily life. Florida is one of the largest citrus producing regions in the world. Its subtropical climate and rich soil combine perfectly to create citrus that is sweet, thin-skinned and loaded with juice.
Following are the top five health benefits of citrus:
Nobiletin is a flavonoid, which can be extracted from tangerines and has been proven to fight obesity. Nobiletin found in citrus is also believed to help fight off type 2 Diabetes often associated with obesity. This is a great reason to increase citrus fruit in your diet.
Reduce Stroke
Research conducted by the American Heart Association shows that women who consumed large amounts of flavanone by means of oranges and other fresh citrus were able to cut their stroke risk by 19 percent. Adding Florida citrus to your diet can have a dramatic effect on long-term health.
Prevent Cancer
Japanese researchers have proven that certain compounds found in Satsuma mandarins can slow down or prevent tumor growth in the tongue, colon and lungs. These compounds are also found in other types of citrus Florida as well.
See Better With C
Most people are aware of the huge health benefits of vitamin C which is found in abundance in Florida Citrus Fruit, however, what many people do not know is that Vitamin C is also necessary to proper eye sight as well. Nerve endings in the retina require vitamin C in order to function properly. This adds a whole new layer of reasons for not only consuming citrus, but also for giving citrus gift boxes to others. Florida citrus fruit gift baskets not only show your love but may also help to improve the health of your loved one.
The aromatic compound found in lemons and other Florida citrus called linalool, has been found to reduce stress levels in research studies. Essential oil therapists often use citrus oil to create calming compounds for patients.
Purchasing citrus online can give individuals a multitude of options which help them find fun and creative ways to consume and use Florida citrus fruits to improve their health.
5 Good Reasons to Eat More Fresh Tangerines
April 10, 2015 by Sean
Filed under Clementines, Fresh Fruit, Honey Tangerines, Robinson Tangerines, Tangerines
Tangerines fruit have supplied the world with delicious goodness for thousands of years now. Native to Southeast Asia, it's sweet citrus taste and thin-skin, easy retrieval makes fresh tangerine one of the most popular healthy treats to eat among people of all ages.
Sometimes called a mandarin tangerine due to its close relation to the mandarin orange, there are literally hundreds of different varieties of the fruit. The most popular varieties include clementine, golden nugget, seedless tangerine and tangelo, which is a cross between a tangerine and grapefruit. Many people are casually aware of the benefits of eating tangerines, but very few realize its extreme nutritional value, read on to learn of five good reasons to eat more tangerines.
1. Rich in nutrition: Tangerines are packed with antioxidants that can help fight the free radicals responsible for disease formation and premature aging. They are an excellent source of vitamins A and C as well as iron, potassium, folate, fiber and flavonoids.
2. Supports a healthy digestive system: The antioxidant, fiber and gluten free properties of a tangerine orange make the fruit easy to digest. Consuming it on a regular basis can help in times of constipation and bloat.
3. Encourages detox: Like all other citrus fruits, tangerines are highly alkaline in nature, which makes the fruit very detoxing. The alkaline properties of tangerine can help sweep the body of built-up toxins and harsh acids.
4. Supports a healthy heart: Tangerines is a healthy heart food – the flavonoids and antioxidant compounds can help to speed up circulation and keep the arteries clean and clear of harmful plaque.
5. Natural stress busters: Tangerines can help deter negative feelings of stress and anxiety by producing neurotransmitters that help calm the nerves and encourages a continuous good mood.
In addition to the nutritional benefits mentioned above, the low calorie and high fiber content can also aid in weight loss. The best part about tangerines is the fact that they are widely available – you can purchase many varieties of tangerine online as well as at farmer's markets and supermarkets. Moreover, you can buy a tangerine gift basket as a healthy gift for a loved one. Chinese legend states that giving the gift of tangerines means that you are bestowing happiness and prosperity onto the receiver.
Tangerine Facts That Will Surprise You
April 10, 2015 by Sean
Filed under Citrus Fruits, Fresh Fruit, Honey Tangerines, Tangerines
You may think of a tangerine as an ordinary piece of fruit but the sweet, delicious citrus treat is actually quite extraordinary. Here are some facts about tangerines that will leave you wanting to eat more of the sweet little treats.
Types of Tangerines
First of all, mandarins, tangelos and tangerines are all basically the same fruit – smaller versions of the orange. However, each of them does have distinct characteristics. For example, the mandarin tangerine is a type of tangerine thought to be native of China. The small tangerine orange actually came from somewhere in Southeast Asia. Their lighter orange color makes mandarins a little different from tangerines.
Tangelos are a cross between tangerine and grapefruit. They are generally very juicy and have a mild sweet flavor. If you enjoy your fruit to be really sweet, you will want to try honeybell tangerines. These honey tangerines are known for their sweet, honey flavor and are the sweetest tangerines produced. If you don't like seedy fruit, this seedless tangerine is a great option.
Choosing and Storing Tangerines
One great tip when looking for ready-to-eat tangerines is to look for ones heavier than what they appear and are firm to slightly soft. Also when choosing any type of citrus fruit, including tangerine and grapefruit, choose the ones that have thinner skins. The secret to storing them is to make sure they stay chilled but not necessarily cold.
One advantage to eating tangerines is that they are easy to pack in lunches and super easy to peel without making a big mess. They also provide a great way to get certain nutrients such as dietary fiber, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Tangerines Make Great Gifts
Another great fact about these delicious little orange fruits is that you can order fresh tangerine online from your computer or phone, and then have then delivered to your home or office. You don't even have to go to the grocery store, simply order your tangerines online.
If you are looking for healthy gift options for your friends and loved ones, consider ordering a tangerine gift in the form of a gift box or gift basket. When it comes to tangerines, you simply can't go wrong by including them in your daily routine and as part of a healthy diet.
New Year's Gift Fruit Baskets
February 8, 2015 by Sean
Filed under Fresh Fruit, Fruit Baskets, Gourmet Gifts, New Year's Gifts
There are so many different types of fruit gift baskets. You are guaranteed fresh fruit and a professional arrangement, but that is not all. Your payment information is always safe, and customer service is committed to excellence. Gift basket fruit makes the perfect gift for anyone. Buy online from a reputable company and a name you can trust so that when you schedule a fruit gift basket delivery, you can count on it being on time.
If you are meeting the parents, going to a dinner party or just want to say thank you, then a gift fruit basket is the perfect solution. Why not do something a little different and unique? Not everyone likes chocolate, and some household members may be allergic to flowers. A fruit gift basket is a great way to play it safe while still showing up with a gorgeous and healthy gift.
The hassle of trying to find the perfect gift can me made easy with a holiday fruit basket. There is nothing more stressful than trying to shop for people throughout the holidays. It doesn't have to be! Gift fruit baskets are the perfect gifting solution for anyone. The best part is that it has never been easier to order fruit baskets online, especially when customer service will go above and beyond to answer any questions that you may have. Only the best fruit is used for every basket, so the fruit will always be tasty, juicy and delicious.
Put the fun back into shopping for people, and go with a gift that you know they will love time and time again. Fruit gift baskets are wonderful items that everyone will adore. They wont end up on the shelf collecting dust, and you are not going to have to worry about getting them something that they already have. It is an easy and affordable way to keep everyone happy no matter the occasion. If you are looking to buy fruit gifts baskets, search online for expert gift basket companies to buy a fruit basket today and choose from delicious fruit baskets gift selections
Eat Grapefruit as Part of Your Weight Loss Plan
February 6, 2015 by Sean
Filed under Fitness, Fresh Fruit, Grapefruit
It's no secret to anyone who has ever tried the Grapefruit Diet that grapefruit is a delicious way to enjoy losing weight. Grapefruit's weight loss benefits come in many different ways. Here are four reasons why eating grapefruit helps you lose weight.
1. Grapefruit is full of fiber.
One grapefruit has 4 grams of dietary fiber. Fiber is a substance found in certain foods that is not absorbed into your system when you eat. Instead, it helps push food through your body and increases your feeling of satiety, thereby helping you eat less while maintaining a healthy metabolism. Substitute your normal bowl of cereal with one grapefruit each morning at breakfast to lose weight. When you chose the Ruby Red Grapefruit variety, you'll find you don't need to add sugar for it to taste naturally sweet.
2. Grapefruit juice improves weight loss.
In a recent study conducted at UC Berkeley, mice that were fed grapefruit juice gained 18% less weight on a high-fat diet than another group that didn't ingest grapefruit juice. This suggests that compounds in grapefruit juice, even without the fiber and pulp, help to breakdown fat stores in the body. It's easy to juice Florida grapefruit. Just cut in half and process with a hand or electric juicer. Ruby Red grapefruit provides a combination of sweetness and tang that dieters enjoy.
3. Grapefruits make a great meal replacement.
Dieters who replaced one meal a day with grapefruit report feeling full and satisfied. If you suffer from mid-day fatigue or hunger, snacking on a grapefruit instead of junk food provides enough fiber to fill you, and sugar to give you an energy boost. In addition, the citrus flavor of grapefruit improves your mental clarity.
4. Grapefruits are low in calories.
One standard size Indian River Grapefruit has only about 100 calories. You'd be hard pressed to find many delicious snacks that compare to that number. For a delicious, guilt-free snack, try dehydrating some grapefruit slices. You can store them in bags and rely on them while on the road, to satisfy your hunger until you can get home to a healthy meal choice. Dried grapefruit is a terrific alternative to chips in your child's lunch box, too. Grapefruit gifts for yourself or someone else are a wonderful way to express your love. Share the healthful benefits of grapefruit with your friends and family today.
Shop and Send Premium Citrus Fruit
March 27, 2014 by Sean
Filed under Citrus Baskets, Easter Gifts, Florida Oranges, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Baskets, Gift Baskets, Grapefruit
It's a good idea to make sure that the website you are ordering from has a stellar reputation to ensure a good experience not only for yourself, but also for the person who will be receiving the gift.
Here are just a few places where you can go to shop for and send fruit as a gift to that special someone.
Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements is an option for sending fresh fruit that can really make you stand out from the other people sending gift baskets. Each "arrangement" is designed to look like a different object. Maybe that's a bunch of oranges that are served in the shape of a flower vase. Maybe a bunch of strawberries have been placed together just so in order to take on the form of a cupcake. Edible Arrangements is very creative with their fruit designs.
Harry and David
Harry & David has been in business since 1934 and now has a website as well. They have one of the largest selections of gift baskets and will work with you to find a basket that is within your price range and has the exact items that you want. You don't stay in business since 1934 unless you are doing something right, and this company's customer service always gets high marks.
Hale Groves
Hale Groves is a company mainly known for their premium citrus fruit, but some people are finding out that they also have a treasure trove of great fruit basket gifts for every ocassion as well. Because Hale Groves is a company that has been in business since 1947, Hale Indian River Groves has earned a reputation as America's foremost source for Florida's finest citrus – whether you send fine fruit as gifts, or order for your own household. You can rest assured that your order is in good hands and you or your family and friends will receive a truly unique gift.
Sending Christmas Gifts Online is Fast and Easy
January 13, 2014 by Sean
Filed under Christmas Gifts, Citrus Baskets, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Baskets, Gift Baskets, Shopping, Uncategorized
This year you can take all the hassle out of sending Christmas gifts by ordering gift baskets and other gifts online and sending them right to your family and friends. You can usually save some money by ordering gifts online too. Finding gifts that fit your budget is easier online because you can use coupon codes and discount codes to save money on high-end gifts. Your family and friends will love getting specialty gifts from you for the holidays. You will love being able to shop at home in comfort instead of fighting the crowds at the mall and fighting for parking. These are some of the best-rated sites for sending Christmas gifts:
Hale Groves — Hale Groves has the best quality fresh fruit gifts for Christmas and other occasions. You can find premium citrus fruit gifts in a range of prices so that there is something for every budget. If you want to give your friends and family the best tasting Florida citrus fruit Hale Groves is the place to get it. Fresh Indian River oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines are available as well as gift baskets with gourmet fruit like Honeybells and Clementines. The fruit is always fresh and tastes great. The website is easy to order from too.
Gift Tree— Sending Christmas gifts from Gift Tree is a great way to send premium baskets of gourmet treats to the people you care about. Baskets from Gift Tree contain a wide range of treats like high-end famous maker chocolates, nuts, and specialty items. You can also get spa baskets filled with high-end bath and body products and relaxation items. Gift Tree specializes in holiday and seasonal gift baskets.
Proflowers— If you want to send flowers or holiday plants to your loved ones for the holidays Proflowers has a great selection and a great reputation. Proflowers works with local florists so that your flowers and plants arrive quickly and safely. Proflowers also gives discounts for seniors, military, and other groups. It's easy to find discount and coupon codes for Proflowers too so that you can get great gifts for less. Proflowers does have some limited gift baskets and other gifts too.
Honey Baked Ham— Another great site for sending Christmas gifts is Honey Baked Ham. This site is all about those high-end premium meats that are served during the holiday season. Specialty ham, turkey and other meats along with premium sausage, cheese and treat boxes and baskets are always popular gifts. The easy to navigate site has a large selection of gifts that are reasonably priced.
The Best Websites for Sending Christmas Gifts
January 13, 2014 by Sean
Filed under Christmas Gifts, Citrus Baskets, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Baskets, Gift Baskets, Honeybell Oranges - Honeybells, Shopping, Uncategorized
Sending Christmas gifts is a smart way to do your holiday shopping. Instead of wasting time and money by driving all over town chasing deals or hunting down the perfect gifts you can sit at home and shop online. You can get amazing gifts that your loved ones will really enjoy sent directly to them. Just be sure that you are sending Christmas gifts from sites that are reliable. If you don't order from reputable sites your gifts might arrive damaged or not arrive at all. If you want to streamline Christmas shopping this year and shop for Christmas gifts at home here are some of the best sites for sending Christmas gifts:
Hale Groves– When it comes to fruit baskets and fruit gifts no one beats Hale Groves. The fruit is delicious and is shipped at the peak of freshness. The site is easy to use and there is always customer service just a click or phone call away if you need help. You will find great gifts in a wide range of prices so that even if you are shopping on a tight budget you will be able to find great holiday gifts. Fruit baskets filled with fresh Florida oranges, grapefruit and specialty fruit like Honeybells are always popular holiday gifts.
Gift Basket Village– Gift Basket Village has a huge variety of gift baskets for all occasions. Special holiday gift baskets filled with a huge assortment of treats like nuts, cookies, candy, and fruit are a big hit with families, office groups, or holiday parties. The easy to use site makes sending Christmas gifts around the country easy. You can also order last minute gifts that will ship the same day if you forgot to get a gift and are in a hurry.
FTD– FTD ships gift baskets and gourmet food gifts as well as flowers. Their large network of affiliate shops makes it easy to get gifts to your loved ones fast. FTD is a one-stop shop for sending Christmas gifts because you can send gift of flowers, gourmet food, candy, and other gifts.
Gourmet Gift Baskets– If you are looking for family friendly Christmas gifts order from Gourmet Gift Baskets. Gifts of candy, popcorn, and other treats are packaged in simple family-friendly containers and are a good choice for family gifts. The site has a lot of choices for seasonal gift baskets so you have a lot of choices when it comes to sending Christmas gifts.
The Best Sites to Find Affordable Gift Baskets This Holiday Season
January 13, 2014 by Sean
Filed under Citrus Baskets, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Baskets, Gift Baskets, Health, Holidays, New Year's Gifts
Even though the economy is doing better a lot of people are tightening their holiday gift budget this year. If you are looking for affordable gift baskets to send to your family and friends there are more choices than ever. Gift baskets are a great choice for budget conscious shoppers because you can order your gifts online and have them shipped directly to the ones you love. You won't need to waste time or money shopping, wrapping or shipping gifts yourself. You can find gift baskets containing a huge range of items from wine and coffee to gourmet fruit to pajamas and spa items. So no matter how many people are on your gift list you will be able to find great gifts for everyone. Gift baskets are also affordable gifts to give to families, co-workers, and other groups of people. Sending one basket instead of buying individual gifts will save you a lot of money. Here are some of the best sites to find affordable gift baskets for the holidays:
Hale Groves— Giving fresh citrus fruit at holiday time is a family tradition for thousands of people. Hale Groves has the best tasting fresh Florida citrus fruit you can buy at very affordable prices. You can find delicious citrus fruit baskets in every price range. You can even order specialty Honeybells, although you better order them early because they often sell out. You can also customize gift baskets with gourmet items like cakes, nuts, preserves and other treats. Hale Groves is famous for their great customer service as well as the quality of their fruit.
Proflowers— If you want to send gifts quickly Proflowers is a great site to order from. You can get gourmet gift baskets as well as beautiful fresh flowers sent to your loved ones fast.
Harry and David— Another great place to find fruit baskets is Harry and David. Harry and David are known for their gourmet pears and other treats. These days they also have baskets of fresh USDA Organic certified apples for people who prefer organic fruit. Harry and Davidís prices are a little on the high side but their quality is consistently good. Harry and David gift baskets are very popular as holiday gifts.
Wine Country Gifts— If you want to give a basket of gourmet or specialty items trying giving a wine and cheese basket from Wine Country Gifts. You can also get baskets of gourmet coffee and tea, along with cookies, chocolates and other sweets. Just be aware that not every state allows alcohol to be mailed so depending on where your loved one lives you may or may not be able to send them a basket containing wine. The Wine Country Gifts website can tell you which states do allow wine to be shipped.
Great Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
January 12, 2014 by Sean
Filed under Citrus Baskets, Citrus Varieties, Fresh Fruit, Fruit Baskets, Gift Baskets, Shopping, Valentine's Day
Can you imagine the perfect Valentine's Gift? You might not be aware, but the name Valentine (taken from the early saint Valentinus) comes from the same root word from which we get "valiant," "valor,' and "value." Valentine's Day is just naturally a time to be bold, be romantic, and to give a gift that shows how much you value your gift's recipient.
Of course there's many different kinds of gifts, and many different messages you can send with those different presents and keepsakes. But think about what you want to say with your message. Even better, think about what you think the recipient wants to hear, or understand from you. A message is best expressed when communicated sincerely and clearly, after all. Consider these different kinds of gifts:
Citrus Fruit Baskets: Florida citrus gift baskets and gift towers give the give gift of sweet flavor without the guilt hangover of unhealthy chocolates or other sugary sweets. In fact, they're packed with a variety of vitamins and minerals. For the health-conscious giver or recipient, these delicious treats – expertly arranged and including only premium citrus fruit – make an irresistible gift.
Chocolates and Sweets: Of course, Valentine's Day is a day for lovers, and sometimes love means throwing caution (even self-restraint) to the wind. Chocolates and treats from Godiva and other gourmet chocolatiers make a decadent, sensuous treat for lovers. Like citrus fruit baskets, they're available in a huge variety of motifs and varieties.
Flower Baskets: The slogan "say it with flowers" hasn't lost its meaning, or its truth. Flower baskets, flower arrangements, and flower baskets give the gift of a bright beauty no matter what the relationship – friend, loved one, family member. Many even come in exquisite, specially designed and reusable vases.
Jewelry: Or maybe you want a gift that will stand the test of time – maybe even the rest of your lives together. Jewelry is beautiful, romantic, and eternal, signifying both promise and celebration. And jewelry doesn't necessarily mean rings, either. Consider necklaces, bracelets, charms, and anklets as your gift choice.
Good things come to those who wait, but please don't wait until it's too late for these great gifts. Remember to allow sufficient time for order processing and shipping when you make your final selection.


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