Breakfast, School, and Planning

Sakura exited the bathroom fresh and dressed. She made her way back to Shirou's room. Knocking on the door she told him that the shower was open. After that, she made her way to the kitchen. Once she arrived at the living room, she found Saber was sitting at the table.

"Good morning, Saber," Sakura greeted.

"Good morning, Sakura," Saber greeted pleasantly.

"I'll start working on breakfast," Sakura said as she entered the kitchen and put her apron on. "Is there anything you would like in particular?"

Saber shook her head. "Thank you for asking, but I will be fine with whatever you make,"

Sakura smiled and got to work in the kitchen. She had cooked here with Shirou many times before, so she knew where everything was. She still wasn't as good a cook as he was, but she was still trying.

After about five to ten minutes, Shirou returned from the shower. He walked into the kitchen to find Sakura already there and cooking. "Thank you for starting breakfast, Sakura," he said as he got to work helping her cook. "It's no problem, sempai," Sakura replied. Shirou put on his own apron and moved next to Sakura to help with the food preparation.

It's kind of weird, Shirou thought to himself. Being right next to Sakura felt completely different than it had before. I've cooked with Sakura countless times before, but it's never felt like this. Could it be...

Looking over at her, Shirou noticed she was wearing her pink apron. She looks so cute in that. How did I not notice that before?

Glancing at Shirou, Sakura caught him staring at her. As soon as their eyes met, Shirou looked away and blushed. Leaning over, Sakura whispered into Shirou's ear. "Sempai, would you like to see me with _just _the apron on?"

Shirou almost jumped when he heard that. He turned to look at Sakura, his face coming closer to matching his hair color. Sakura giggle a bit at Shirou's reaction.

After that, the two continued to cook and soon breakfast was ready to serve.

"Thank you for the meal," the three of them said before they partook of their meal.

Saber was happily eating away at her food. Shirou had noticed that Saber was a big eater, so he made sure to make more food whenever she was eating with them.

Sakura sat next to Shirou as the two eat their meal. It was a little awkward for Shirou, given what happened. But despite this, Shirou decided now was the time to ask.

"Sakura," Shirou began nervously.

"Yes, sempai?" Sakura replied.

"I was...wondering," Shirou began. "If you'd like... to live... here,"

Sakura's jaw dropped slightly in surprise. She didn't think he would ask her something so bold like that.

"Are you sure, sempai?" Sakura asked.

"I am," Shirou nodded. "You already spend a lot of time here. And..."

Sakura smiled. "If it is alright with you, sempai." She turned to look at Saber.

"Would that be alright with you Saber," Sakura asked the young blond.

"I have no objections," she simply replied before returning to her plate.

"I will have to clear it with Ms. Fujimura before we go ahead with it," Shirou noted as he picked up his chopsticks to resume eating. She was not happy with Saber living here. She'll might react the same way with Sakura.

"I APPROVE!" Taiga Fujimura exclaimed while giving a thumbs up. A moment ago, Shirou and Sakura found Taiga at the archery range to ask for her permission.

Shirou was speechless. "Huh?" he said trying to make sense of what just happened. "But... you took time to say yes for Saber."

"Well," Taiga began to explain. "Saber hadn't gone through my extensive vetting process." She moved over to Sakura and placed her hands on Sakura's shoulders. "Sakura, on the other hand, has been approved for this for over a year."

As she finished explaining, looked down at Sakura, almost like a proud mother. Tears were forming in her eyes.

"I'm so happy for you, Sakura!" she exclaimed before embracing Sakura in a hug.

"Thank you for all your help, Ms. Fujimura," Sakura said as she hugged the teacher.

Then it hit Shirou. He remembered when Taiga encouraged Sakura to keep coming over to his house. And the time when she blurted out that Sakura was an E cup.

She was planning this all along.

"Sorry about them, sempai," Sakura said after Ms Fujimura left.

"It's not your fault," Shirou replied after he re-composed him upon figuring out what Fujimura had been doing.

"I'll meet you back home after school," Sakura said as she turned to enter the archery range. "I just have to get some things from the Matou house."

"I could help you move that stuff, if you want," Shirou offered.

Sakura turned her head to look back at him. "Thank you for offering, sempai," she smiled. "But I can handle it."

"Alright, I will see you later," Shirou said as he turned to head to the school.

After Sakura entered the archery range, she closed the door behind her. It's not like I didn't want him to help me move, Sakura thought. But I need to take care of Zouken so that he won't be a problem.

After practicing archery for a bit, Sakura headed for her class when she heard a familiar voice whispering her name.

"Sakura,"

Sakura stopped and looked around to make sure no one was near.

"Yes, Rider?" she asked quietly.

"It's good that you are safe," Rider said.

"I have class, so I cann..." Sakura began before she had an idea.

"One second, Rider," Sakura said as she opened up her bag. Reaching in, she picked up the notebook and a pencil. Keeping the book in the bag, she opened it and quickly wrote:

Sakura Matou and her Servant Medusa can talk to each other telepathically.

After that, she closed the bag and resumed to her class.

Rider, can you hear me? Sakura broadcasted in her mind. But nothing happened. Sakura let out a sigh.

"We'll have to talk later, Rider," Sakura said quietly. I'll have to figure out why the notebook didn't work.

During lunch, Sakura went to a secluded area of the school.

"Did something happen at the Matou household?" Sakura asked, knowing what the answer was already.

"Well, it was very strange," Rider began. Last night, "Shinji just suddenly got up, walked to the basement and ..."

"He started humping Zouken?" Sakura finished.

There was a small pause before Rider answered.

"Yes. How did you know?"

With that, Sakura explained the notebook and how she found what it could do.

"I see", Rider commented after Sakura explained. "So with that, you're my Master again. What are you planning on doing?"

Sakura answered quickly. "I want to punish those who were responsible for what happened to me. And the first on the list is Zouken."

"What about the Holy Grail War?" Rider asked.

"I want to put an end to it. It is a big reason for what happened. Are you ok with that, Rider?"

"I am," Rider answered. "I do not have any wish for the Grail."

"Thank you, Rider," Sakura thought. "You know, using the notebook, I might be able to give you a physical body so you can stay with me after the war, if you want."

"Thank you," Sakura. Rider replied. "I might take you up on that offer."

As school was letting out, Sakura slipped out the notebook and quickly wrote down:

Zouken Matou will not be able to stop Sakura Matou in any way. He will not realize this until he tries to stop her. When Sakura Matou says "Freeze Zouken," Zouken Matou will not be able to move until Sakura Matou says "Unfreeze Zouken".

"Are you ready, Sakura," Rider asked quietly as Sakura put the book away. "Yes," Sakura said as she stood up from her desk.

The two then left for the Matou household, with Rider still in spirit form.

AN: I have an idea for what Zouken's punishment should be, but I am open to suggestions. If you have any ideas for how to use the notebook to punish him, please leave it as a comment.