Hacker Rises: Ichika of the Insurrection is inspired by The Curse of Hatred by IrateWritreviewer and Hacker Fire by Kerlongsj Evert Orlejov. It will contain heavy elements from Fate Zero and Metal Gear.

Heavy disclaimer

This is not my story. This is a story that was made and owned by Labmember009Isaac. I have worked with the guy on this story as confidant, beta reader, I worked with him on ideas.

So I was a lot involved in this story. I also happen to have copies of this work on my computer left.

Labmember stopped working on this story easily in December last year after he pulled his stories and his profile offline for personal reasons. As respect for the writer and his friend, I will not disclose those reasons. Nor will I claim that I own this story.

I have thought a long and hard time deciding if I would put this story online again. It wasn't easy. I don't want to claim that this story is my own work. No, it's not. This is a story made by Labmember009Isaac and I was merely on the sidelines working with him on this. But I wanted to give this story a chance to shine again and I want people to know what kind of genius made this.

I have three things I have to say.

One. I do not own this story. This isn't my story. It's a story that was made by a friend and that I only want to put online because I find it too good to be hidden. But I do not want to take any credit or glory for this. Those things go to Isaac.

Two. I will not continue this story. First of all, because I don't think it would be fitting. This story is a story made by another writer than me and he and I have a working style too different that I'm afraid I might damage it. There are too many other elements mixed in this story that I do not think it would be fitting for me to continue.

Last. Please do not contact Isaac as to why he stopped with this story. Those reasons are personal and he wishes to be left alone. As a friend, I own that to him. I haven't heard from him in a long time and I don't know wherever it's in my right to put it online. Still, I did. Because I think it deserves a chance.

Please don't think I have done this to claim credit or anything like that. That was never my intention. I just want this story to be read and that some of you might know what kind of genius Labmember009Isaac is.

That is all, enjoy reading.

.o0o.

Humanity never changes. War, the most basic characteristic of humanity, never ends. People always fight to dominate each other, whether it is about nations, ideologies, ethnicity, or genders. War is the embodiment of Darwinism. For many years, humanity have been embroiled in conflicts, whether it's tribal conflicts, civil wars, global wars, war on terror, or worst, the catastrophic "Gender Wars"

"Gender Wars", as what it is written, is a series of conflicts between the men and the women. Its root can be traced back to the War on Terrorism, specifically, the United Nations-Islamic States conflicts. To eliminate the Muslim Jihadist group named Islamic State, the United States invented the first powered exoskeleton armor named "Mobile Frame" in the year 2018. As its name suggested, it is a high performing exoskeleton suit that work in sync with nanites implanted in its users' body. It improves soldiers' speed, strength, agility, and reaction time through the use of nanites, hydraulic servos, carbon nanotube, and onboard computer. With the advent of "Mobile Frame" and weaponized drones, many prolonged conflicts were resolved such as the destruction of multiple jihadist groups and the reunification of Korea.

With many nations experimenting nanites and exoskeleton suits, Dr. Tabane Shinonono invents the Infinite Stratos, a high performing, weaponized exoskeleton armor that renders conventional warfare obsolete in the year 2025. Because of its lethal nature, Alaska Treaty is created to limit the usage of Infinite Stratos and enforce the even distribution of IS Cores.

The invention of Infinite Stratos has another impact on society. Since only women can pilot the suit, many men find themselves living under the oppression of women. Many war veterans find themselves neglected by their government, disposed as trash in favor of Infinite Stratos. Another impact is the creation of Mondo Grosso, where IS pilots from other nations compete in each other similar to the Olympic game. One of its famous pilot is Chifuyu Orimura, commonly referred to as the Brunhilde.

While the IS pilots live in luxurious lives, men's rights are neglected. Tensions rise between men and women. It wouldn't be long for the world to erupt into a new era of chaos.

.o0o.

Four billion lives ended on August 29, 2030. Most men that are deemed as a potential threat to matriarchal society were systematically killed by the women. The other that were spared are now enslaved by the women. Only few men escape from the women's tyranny.

Ichika is one of the survivor. Along with his twin sister, they saw his father, mother, and friends killed by the abominations named Infinite Stratos. Why does it happen? Because of a mysterious epidemic that spreads and kills people rapidly. Because of the baseless rumor that males were the source of the epidemic. Because of that simple reason, the male gender was almost erased from the surface of the planet. That atrocious massacre, named the "Judgement Day", marked the beginning of the Gender Wars.

"Ichika-nii, what is going to happen to us?" His grief-stricken twin sister asks, looking for guidance from him.

"Ichika, protect Madoka at all cost, and...avenge…for…"

"Madoka, I swear…! I'm going to obliterate Japan! So help me." With his rage barely contained, the boy declares with strong conviction.

.o0o.

Hacker Rises: Ichika of the Insurrection

Intro Song: Colors by Flow.

.o0o.

Those women supremacist, slaughtering men like cattle. They are not human. Truly, devils not only come from hell, they come from the sky above. Those wicked pilots, trampling the human lives as they are nothing. Where is justice when people need it?

Ichika gritted his teeth. His anger bottles up inside him, threatens to destroy his sanity. If only he has the power, the strength to change the world, to right the wrong, he wouldn't have to live a pathetic life as a homeless, constantly worries that people will harm him and Madoka.

As her older sibling, Ichika looks after Madoka. Being the only person who he can trust right now, he makes sure nothing dangerous will ever happen to her. Somewhere along their journey, Rin, a good friend of Ichika that comes from Taiwan, join him after she loses her parents too. While camping inside an abandoned highway tunnel, Ichika make a small pot of chicken soup he stole from the abandoned supermarket for his group of survivors. A small, genuine smile curls up on his face when he sees Madoka and Rin sleeping soundly.

"Hey, dinner's ready." He brings them the food.

"Ichika?" Rin wakes up groggily.

"It's hot, so be careful, Rin."

"Niichan, what is your plan?"

"We have to get away from the city as soon as possible." To be honest, Ichika didn't know what to do beside escaping to the countryside. Being the de facto leader of his band of survivors is certainly a stressful task.

"You should eat, niichan. I'll watch out for any enemies right now." Madoka quickly takes Ichika's spot. Even though everything appears to be normal, Madoka does not lower her guard. She knows that she cannot afford to have her guard lowered. As she sees a small ray of light outside the tunnel, she put out the fire instinctively.

"Where does it come from?" Ichika asks her quietly.

"It comes from the south entrance in the northbound tunnel. Going out on the southbound tunnel is not a good idea."

"We'll take the maintenance shaft." Before they could move, they finds themselves confronted by two Uchiganes.

"Ahh, looks like there is an animal to be slain." The pilot motions another pilot to take Rin and Madoka.

"Do you know who you are pointing your weapon at?" He asks defiantly.

"Of course I know. As a proud IS pilot, I will slay Chifuyu-sama's weakness." The pilot, no, the monster wearing the skin of human declares haughtily.

They will still kill me even though they know who my sister is. There is no use. I'm on my own now.

"Any last word?"

Ichika resigns to his inevitable fate, knowing whatever he did will be futile. "Rin, I love you."

"Noo!" The Taiwanese girl screams, prying the metallic claw of the Uchigane off her. The pilot finds the scene in front of her amusing. "Why would you want to save a scum like him when you could go with us and live a better life?"

"If we abandon him, it would be the same as betraying him." Rin struggles in vain, trying to free herself from the clutch of the vile woman.

"I would rather die than betraying my brother."

"Interesting, you would rather lay down your life for this dog. Then I will grant you your wish."

Before the pilot can shoot Ichika, she falls onto the ground with a hole in her head. The other pilot looks for the enemies frantically, but she is shot dead instantly.

"What…" Who rescues Ichika? How did they defeat the IS without an IS? Ichika looks to his left and sees a platoon of six soldiers, each equipped with the obsolete Mobile Frame.

"How many survivors do we get?"

"Three children. The IS pilots are dead." The leader of the group, a woman in her late 40s with her hair tied up in a ponytail, approaches the three children. "Good work, the End."

Far away from the two deceased IS pilots, an old soldier in his mid-eighties loads a fresh clip of magazine with IS-piercing rounds into his semi-automatic sniper rifle. Taking advantage of IS's unequal shield's distribution, the aged sniper killed them using his sniper rifle only.

"Boss, the enemy reinforcements are coming. What is your commands?" One of the platoon's member asks.

"We will abort our mission to capture Tabane Shinonono. Tell Outer Haven that the Boss is bringing three survivors back."

"The Boss…leader of the Cobra Unit," Ichika stammers out. In front of him stands the renown counterterrorist platoon from the War on Terror. What are they doing here? Why are they here? Why do they save them?

"Come with us if you want to live." Without hesitation, Ichika and his group accept their help.

.o0o.

"Ichika Orimura...national Kendo Champion during in his sixth year in elementary school, and the younger brother of Chifuyu Orimura. He will beneficiary in our war against the IS's tyranny," The head of the Outer Haven, as well as the superior of the Boss, voices his opinion.

"Mr. Smirnov, we can't force Ichika Orimura to join our cause. He is too young for this." The Boss disagrees.

"He will be the one that is making the choice, not us," The Russian pauses. "We are losing this war already. We have to do whatever possible to survive and defeat the IS's tyranny. I intend to tell him the unbiased truth of joining Outer Haven. If we are to recruit him, we have to do it fairly."

"I see your point, commander." While the former American's soldier disagrees with her superior's idea of recruiting a twelve years old into the organization, she knows that his choice is logical.

"Thank you for understanding my choice, Evelyn. Please bring them in." As the door of his office opens, Ichika walks in with confidence and dignity. In front of him stands a tall man in his mid-sixties. He has short hair with a large scar running down his left eye. Sensing an authoritative aura from the head of the Outer Haven, he salutes in respect.

"At ease, young one." Mr. Smirnov motions him to take a seat. "Let's introduce ourselves, shall we? My name is Sergei Smirnov."

"Ichika Orimura, Sir." While Sergei is kind hearted, Ichika couldn't help but feel intimidated by his imposing presence.

"Do you desire the strength to fight against the injustice in the world." The Russian asks.

"Sir, it sickens me to see men been oppressed by women. I want to do something about it." Ichika answers as truthfully as possible.

"Then I will strike a deal with you. Outer Haven, known as the Phantom Task by the public, is a mercenary group founded to fight against the tyranny of women and IS. Most of our members are war veterans who are mistreated and discarded by the governments because of Infinite Stratos." The man pauses and wait for Ichika to comprehend the information.

"If you do not wish to join us, we will erase your memory of Outer Haven and send you to countries free of Infinite Stratos. You will have the chance to start a new life. If you wish to join our cause, you will live a life different from other people. You will never have a normal life until we freed the world from women's oppression. The choices are in your hand now. You must think carefully."

The idea of joining Outer Haven is very appealing to Ichika. He knows that he will have the strength to fight back against women's oppression. On the other hand, his life would be at stake every moment. It is not an easy decision.

"You pathetic dog, didn't your parents taught you to submit to women?"

"Know your place, boy." The memories of living under the oppression of women make Ichika's blood boil, but he reminds himself that his true enemies are the women supremacist and their supporters. Knowing that he cannot change the world without getting his hand dirtied, he makes the decision.

"Mr. Smirnov, I hereby accept your contract."

.o0o.

Six months have passed ever since the Judgement Day occurred. The men that were spared now live under the mercy of women. They lose their job, their wealth, their rights, and their pride. Some men take refuge in non-IS countries to escape gender discrimination, though only and handful of them escaped. Some men, like Ichika, end up joining the Outer Haven to free the world from the women's tyranny.

Outer Haven trains Ichika in all forms of combat, ranging from sniping to close quarter combat. Even though the training is harsh, Ichika perseveres. To his surprise, Madoka and Rin join Outer Haven as well. They, however, do not receive easier training. Because of the organization's belief in gender equality, the training the two girls received are just as difficult as what guys received.

"Arrrgh." Ichika grunts as he receives a heavy punch in the stomach from his combat trainer, the Boss, during their sparring session. As expected from a former US spec op, the training she gives is difficult, yet doable if the cadets have strong resolve. The Boss is certainly tougher and stricter than his sister.

"That woman, what gives her the right to beat up us men?" One of the cadets watching the sparring session asks.

"I know right?"

"Do not insult our commander, the Boss. Show proper respect to her because she earns them rightfully." One of the Cobra Unit's soldier scolds the two cadets. "She saved our lives during the Judgement Day."

The Boss ignores the harmful criticism she hears. Ichika, the younger brother of the famous IS pilot Chifuyu Orimura, has the potential. Based on her past experience, she knows that it is necessary to destroy Ichika's comfort zone in order to draw his true strength.

"On your feet, soldier!" She barks. Determines not to give up pathetically, Ichika gets up and fight her with his entire strength until he blacks out.

.o0o.

The Boss waits for Ichika to wake up inside the infirmary. That boy, he must know that he is stronger than he realized. Seeing him wake up after two hours, she greets. "Took you long enough. You did well, Ichika."

"Ichika suddenly feels a sharp ache on his head. "What happened?"

"You blacked out and hit your head. Take morphine two times a day. It'll help," She tosses him a box of morphine. "You did well, soldier."

"Thank you. Boss, how come most soldiers in Outer Haven do not address each other in their ranks?"

"If we are united, we stand strong. If we are divided, we fall." The Boss speaks with wisdom. "I consider soldiers that fight alongside with me brothers and sisters in arm. They are my family. We cannot let our ranks divide our camaraderie. That includes you, Ichika. You may have lost your biological family, but you have us."

.o0o.

With intense training, Madoka, Rin, and especially Ichika, become competent fighters in the Outer Haven. As a result, they are sent out to various mission such as hijacking IS and assassinating important military commanders. It was during those missions they made their first kill. Madoka and Rin doesn't take it too well, but they manage to get over it. Ichika, however, have a different experience.

"You mongrel! I'm going to kill you!" the IS pilot yells as she tries to move her battered Infinite Stratos toward Ichika. Through the use of his own Mobile Frame, anti-IS weaponry, and an elaborate trap, he manages to critically damaged his enemies with the help of his comrades. He shot her, permanently crippled her machine.

"Your demise is inevitable, mongrel." He stated coldly. "May the rightful judgement descent upon you." The pilot looks at him in fear. For once, her belief in the invincibility of IS has been shattered. She wants to surrender, yet her entire body is paralyzed in fear.

"Who…who are you?"

"I am your judge, your punisher, and your executor," Ichika speaks slowly, putting a strong emphasis on those three words. He crouches down in front of the IS pilot, aiming his pistol at her forehead. "Do you fear death?

The pilot is dumbstruck. For once, she regrets participating in the Judgement Day massacre. How ironic it is for a proud woman like her to be stuck in this reversed scenario, where her live is now in the hand of the vengeful youth. Even though she never sees the face of that boy, she knows that in front of her is not a pathetic creature she sought to destroy. In front of her is a grim reaper clad in red armor. "You will." Ichika executes her.

My first kill…it is so easy to kill someone. Chifuyu, you are wrong. There is no weight in taking a human life. It feels so easy. There is no burden, no shame, and no regret in Ichika. He feels nothing, nothing but joy. He is oddly contented to see the arrogant people suffer. Greatly disturbed by his sadistic instincts, Ichika quickly purged his unscrupulous thoughts and returns to his extraction points.

.o0o.

"Alert 1! Alert 1! The Phantom Task have hijacked the Silent Zephyrus. I repeat, the Phantom Task have hijacked the Silent Zephyrus."

"M, what is the Silent Zephyrus's energy level?" Ichika asks as he maneuvers his personal Mobile Frame, the Gloucester. The frame itself consist of geometric armor plates that cover most of the user's body and the servos. Two sets of wheels named Landspinner attached to its ankle, giving it exceptional agility. A knight-like helmets with visual sensors covers Ichika's face. On its back is a hump-like backpack that houses the frame's own engine. The frame Ichika uses is painted in red. It is equipped with two high frequency sword, one anti-IS assault rifle equipped with incendiary rounds and grenade launcher attachment, and a pistol.

"There is only 15 minutes left. What's your plan, niichan?" Silent Zephyrus, along with its sister unit, the Blue Tears, are incomplete. All of its weapons are offline, "This should be enough sufficient. Take down the two IS." Ichika take out his Chemrail Rifle, an assault rifle that shoots out projectile through chemical and electromagnetic means, and shoots down the British IS that bears a strong resemblance to Rafale Revive. Madoka quickly headshot a British IS with her Chemrail rifle.

"Niichan, did you see that headshot? It's cool, isn't it?" Madoka asks energetically. Even though she enjoys the thrill and the adrenaline rush in a battle, she always tries to kill her enemies the quickest way.

"Are you a fool? You are getting distracted." Madoka is disappointed to receives reprimand instead of a praise.

"You're no fun."

"It's to keep you safe. Your safety is my top priority, M," said Ichika in a serious manner. "Go to Westminster Station while I buy us some time. K will be waiting for you inside the Jubilee Line."

"What about you?" Madoka asks worriedly.

"I'll catch up. You'll go ahead. I'll cover you." Ichika smirks confidently. He quickly fires his Chemrail rifle at the British IS's leg. Despite of being inferior to Infinite Stratos, Mobile Frame can fight toe to toe with Infinite Stratos inside a tight space because of its smaller frame. With the correct weapons and skills, the Mobile Frame is capable of destroying the Infinite Stratos. Taking advantage of the environment, Ichika quickly forces one pursuing IS to crash into another IS by shooting its leg thrusters.

Seeing the British IS crashing onto another IS feels satisfying to Ichika. He enjoys seeing the haughty people being humiliated. Those women supremacist should know that even though they have the technological advantage, men will not bow down and become their servant. Using smoke grenade as cover, Ichika manages to escape from the IS's research facility and reunites his subordinates Kerlongsj Orlejov and Madoka.

The small group of freedom fighters quickly loaded the underpowered Silent Zephyrus onto their modified pickup truck and begin their journey toward the extraction point. With Madoka driving the truck, Ichika and Kerlongsj follow from behind.

"Rough day, isn't it, young lad?" Kerlongsj asks. He is a tall, attractive, Flemish man around the age of eighteen. He has green-grey eyes, dark blonde hair, and scars that covers some parts of his left cheeks. Despite being a subordinate of Ichika, the two fighters have a relaxed and casual friendship instead of a commander and subordinate relationship.

"Everything is going as planned. Our unit has achieved its objective. How's the XOF Unit? Have they acquired Project BT's Assault Bits System?" Ichika inquires.

"They are on their way to the extraction point. They are pretty efficient."

"Their Macedonian commander…the man who conquered the occupied Greece from the Islamic State during the War on Terror…I wonder if he would take me as his disciple." Ichika muses while checking his radar. "Three more ISs are coming. Are you prepared for another wave, Orlejov?"

"Of course." Not wasting anytime, the two MF operators shoots the IS. Kerlongsj shoots down one IS, but the two pursuing IS dodge them. One of them shot off Ichika's left arm's armor and get into their close range.

"Blasted supremacist," Ichika mutters angrily, though he did not let his anger cloud his mind. With his anger and hatred toward the female supremacist under his control, he channels his emotions into his strength. He slashes the IS with his high frequency, each time with a heavier strike. They manage to dealt some damage on the IS, they find themselves overwhelmed by the enemies however. Just as the IS are about to strike them down, a loud voice interrupts them.

"Behold, my PEERLESS SOLDIERS!" A loud, boastful voice come out behind the two IS. An armored pickup truck rammed onto one IS while a white and silver Gloucester delivers a blow on the British IS with his sword. Ichika follows the white MF's and begins his combos of attack. The three MFs exchange fire with the British IS until the latter become overwhelmed by them. Ichika and Kerlongsj ram the IS with their arm mounted pile bunkers while the white Gloucester destroy its back thrusters by exploit the chinks in IS's shield.

While the three MFs are dealing with the IS, a tall and burly man steps off from the truck and throw his javelin onto the crushed IS, killing her instantly with strong impacts.

"Don't kill her." The operator of the white Gloucester orders. "We need her for Intel."

"I won't surrender to you scum. I would rather die."

"Too bad, you will live," The white Gloucester quickly knocks out the pilot, "and do not call me scum, you bloody supremacist."

"Don't lose your cool, Arthur." A tall, burly man with short red hair and red beards equipped with maroon Mobile Frame walks behind the white Gloucester. "We still got work to do."

FOX Unit and XOF Unit quickly drive out of the subway tunnel and toward the Thames River. An Outer Haven owned ferry disguised as the British Navy quickly takes them to a long, gigantic submersible battleship named Arsenal Gear.

.o0o.

"Ichika!" Rin embraces him as they disembark from their ferry inside Arsenal Gear's hanger., "I was so worried that the British ***** will kill you."

"I'm hard to be killed, Rin. I plan to fulfill the promise we make before, so I cannot allow myself die yet."

"I'm glad you're safe, Ichika," says Rin as she kisses Ichika. While Ichika and Rin are having their intimate moment, Madoka slumps down on the floor, extremely worn out from the mission. Even though the mission was dangerous, the reward is satisfying. The reward of taking a one week break from the frontline to enjoy a normal life, even if it is short, is satisfying.

"Good job on the mission, Madoka." An English teen in his white MF stands in front of her. The youth who appears to be two years older than Madoka has short blonde hair with bluish-green eyes. While he gives an air of nobility, he does not appear to be haughty. He is certainly charming in her eyes. "Where is my manner? My name is Arthur Kingsley." He introduces himself politely.

"I'm Madoka Orimura."

"Are you related to Chifuyu Orimura?" Arthur tries his best to hide his disdain toward the first IS pilot.

"She is my older sister, but we were abandoned by her during the 'Judgement Day'." Despite Madoka's disappointment toward Chifuyu, she still held onto the belief that Chifuyu has not forsaken them.

"It's a pity. It is nice knowing you, Madoka. Iskandar and I are going to play 'the Great Conquest' after our mission report, do you want to join us?"

.o0o.

"Congratulation on your teams' success to capture the Silent Zephyrus. With your two teams' achievements, we gain valuable equipment that could turn our tide against the tyranny of IS. Because of your hard works, I will grant you two teams a one week break to replenish yourselves for our next project," Mr. Smirnov concludes the mission updates. He looks at the FOX Unit and the XOF Unit proudly. They will be the candidates for Project Hacker.

"Thank you Sir." While Ichika and Iskandar are on their way back into their quarter, Ichika begin to asks the Macedonian commander. "Mr. Iskandar, I have a favor to ask."

"And what is it, Ichika?" The burly turns his attention onto the young commander.

"Can you take me as your disciple in leading a platoon?" His questions caught Iskandar off guard. No one has ever seek military advices from Iskandar ever since the invention of IS. Out of all the people he met, he never expects to see the Brunhilde's brother seeking to become his disciple. "No, I will not teach you how to lead a platoon, Ichika. I, Iskandar Megalo, the conqueror of Greece, will teach you how to conquer victories that lies beyond the horizon."

.o0o.

For one week, the FOX and the XOF enjoys their short vacation in Flanders. Because Outer Haven is supported by non-IS nations such as Belgium, its members are given the permanent residence to one of the supporting nations. As their vacation ended, they were immediately summoned back to the headquarter to take part in Project Hacker, a super soldier program initiated to counter Infinite Stratos.

Its inventor, an effeminate English man at the age of twenty named Waver Velvet, described it as the perfect way to shame Tabane Shinonono and the bloody Infinite Stratos.

"I will show that Tabane that my Hackers are better than her bloody IS!"

Being prideful of his own work, he explains that the Hackers are soldiers who are infused with one of the six specialized nanites. They are the Saber, Archer, Rider, Caster, Berserker, and the Assassin.

Each hacker will have different physical abilities, but in general, they will be faster, stronger, and sturdier than normal human. In addition, they will gain the ability to hack electronics mentally, and summons different weapons similar to Infinite Stratos by using the equalizers implanted in their body through the nanites. While the Hackers will be weaker than IS, they will have weapons powerful enough to destroy IS.

Without too much hesitation, the Cobra Unit, the FOX unit, and the XOF unit, with the exception of Rin and another member, accept the offer to become Hacker. The implanting procedure is extremely painful to endure. Each Hacker are lowered into a water tank with oxygen mask covering their face. Multiple needles pierce their bodies, injecting chemicals and nanites into their bloodstream, tissues, and nervous system. To Ichika, it feels like been pumped with molten steel into his body, melting every bit of his bone away and reforge them into stronger materials. But it is worth it if the augmentation process gives him a mean to fight back against the tyrannical women.

FOX and XOF were merged into one platoon as Foxhound, with Iskandar taking the role of the commander. It's team members are consist of Ichika, Madoka, Kerlongsj, Arthur, and Rin, with Iskandar taking the Rider Class nanites, Ichika taking the Archer Class nanites, Madoka taking the Assassin Class nanites, Kerlongsj taking the Caster Class nanites, and Arthur taking the Saber Class nanites.

"Faster, soldier! Victories lies beyond the horizon, waiting for you to grasp it." Iskandar yells. Under the inspirational leadership of two war veterans, Iskandar and the Boss, the hackers grow stronger each day. They trained and trained until that day come, the day that the Hackers shows their true color.

.o0o.

.o0o.

"The armies of the oppressors, the German and the English, have invade Ostend, threatening the lives of the Belgians living there. But let us not give into their AGRESSION! We will not let the female supremacist tarnish our DIGNITY! Today is the day of men's COUNTERATTACK!" Rider proclaims. Soldiers inside the Ospreys as well as the IS pilots affiliated with Outer Haven erupt in cheers.

"It has been an honor for me to fight alongside you fearless soldiers. Let us raise up our arms and fight on, for that victory will be deliver into our HAND!" Soldiers of Outer Haven pour into the battlefield in their jetpack equipped MF and IS, pushing the English and the German forces out.

"Hacking start. Synchronize Mobile Frame with Beast Frame."

Iskandar descends into the battlefield, riding a terrain-based drone that resembles a mechanical horse. Leading his platoon forward, he takes down an IS that is about to take off with his superheated battle axes. With the help of his platoon, they quickly kill the enemy pilot and continues to defend Ostend from the invaders of overwhelming strength.

This isn't about showing off that men are better than women.

This isn't about making the enemies suffer.

Deep inside, Iskandar knows that he is simply following his heart to do what is right.

In the face of overwhelming risks, Iskandar fights on. He knows that his grandiose speeches are used to hide his worries. As a leader, he cannot, and will not let his heart falter from fear. When he sees a salvos of missiles coming toward him, he yells. "Scatter, soldiers!" He is ready for what's going to happen.

.o0o.

"Foxhound, do you copy? Foxhound, do you copy?" Ichika contacts his platoon urgently. Just a while ago, the Foxhound are scattered by salvos of missiles launched by English military. Ichika checks on the status of his Mobile Frame, noticing that it only takes some minimal damages. He tries to contact his platoon again, but suddenly stop to see the scene that unfolds in front of him.

"My God!" He exclaims quietly. It is a massacre. IS and soldiers from UK and Germany brings many Flemish men out and execute them, only sparing the few obedient one and rounds them up like cattle.

Have they not killed enough people?

Have they truly lost their humanity because of their false sense of superiority?

Ichika contemplates what step he should take. If he killed the hostiles, he will be discovered. A Mobile Frame cannot fight toe to toe with an IS out in the open. He cannot be a reckless fool and confront the IS directly as much as he wanted to. However, if he did not do anything, more lives would be lost.

Ichika quickly kills the armed soldiers from England and purposely allows the sole IS that supervises the hostile platoon to follow him.

The IS pilot is ecstatic. She knows she is going to have fun torturing the sole male that dares to defy the women's authority. Oh, it will be fun to see that dog begs for mercy.

"Come out, little boy. Naughty boy deserved to be punished." She follows him through of collapsed buildings until she reaches the dead end, seeing the red Gloucester waiting for her.

Wait, waiting for her? The pilot has an uneasy feeling. That boy, who is him? She couldn't help but feel a strange, dark, and murderous intent from the pilot of the red Gloucester.

"You entertained me, boy, for leading me to an entertaining chase. But, unfortunately, your life is going to end here. But as an elite, I will allow you to have your last word." She taunts.

"Say, how should a youth who detest the entire world lives his life?" Ichika asks, keeping a careful observation on the IS pilot.

"What, are you some kind of radical?" The IS pilot aims her rifle at Ichika. Why doesn't he cower at the sight of IS? It frustrates her that she is not able to intimidate the boy in front of her.

"What's wrong? Why not shoot? Your opponent is just a school boy. Or having you finally realized…the only who killed are those who are prepared to be killed?"

"What's happening?" She asks alertly. Her machine trembles from the foreboding atmosphere coming from the boy. Suddenly, four chains shot out in the air behind her, pulling her four limbs into different directions. What? Where does the chains come from? Did he lure me into a trap?

"You are very careless, not paying attention to what's behind you based on my observation." Ichika walks close to the captured IS, looking at her with pure hatred. "As such, you are very easy to read."

"You ******!" The pilot snarls, futilely trying to break free of her restraint.

"I despise arrogant people like you. Now come forth, Gate of Arsenal!" Ichika shouted. Four swords suddenly materialize in the air, floating behind him.

"Who…what are you?" The pilot panicked.

"I am a Hacker," He sends the four swords to rain down on the IS, penetrating her body from four different directions.

"I…somebody please…," She stutters, mouth gurgles with bloods. "and the Hackers will rise." Ichika shoots the pilot in her forehead, putting an end to that proud and despicable pilots.

That day, it is the turning point of my life. My old self, as a boy who has no power to change the world, has died. My old self, as a soldier can only hope to have the power to fight the injustice, has died. I was sick of living in a world that couldn't be change, yet in despair, I refuse to give up. But this power, this incredible power, is now mine.

Now, from this time forth, may my thoughts be revolutionary, or be nothing worth. Our rebellion, my rebellion, has begun, and there is no turning back.

"Now then."

.o0o.

Ending Song: Point of No Return by Starset.

Author's Note: I hope you enjoy this chapter. First of all, stay strong, Belgium. I planned the attack on Belgium scene before the bombing actually happen, but I have no ill will when I planned the scene, just to clarify.

Mobile Frame resembles human sized Knightmare Frame from Code Geass.

This fanfic contains several elements and reference from other anime and video games. I also borrow several characters from other anime and video game because I don't want to make OCs. Keep in mind that this is not a formal crossover fanfic, so you only need some knowledge on Infinite Stratos.

Now for the characters: The Boss of the Cobra Unit is based on the Boss from Metal Gear Solid 3. The End is based on the End from Metal Gear Solid 3. Arthur Kingsley's appearance is based on Saber from Fate Prototype. Iskandar is based on Rider from Fate Zero. Kerlongsj Orlejov is an OC I borrowed from Kerlongsj Evert Orlejov.

This story will be updated irregularly because of school and also to protect my own psyche. Writing dark fic can take a toll on the author's psyche.

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