Hi Hi everyone! GiantFlyingScythe here again, bringing you chapter 2 of The Bonds We Tie!

To the few who has read my story so far, Thank YOU!

And to those who decided to review, thank you too!

ARSLOTHES, I don't know why your review didn't appear for me in the reviews section, but it appeared in my mail, so I'll answer it anyways:

Don't worry, I've got something VERY special planned for Jason's IS. And his story will be revealed more and more the further the story progresses. As for pairings? I haven't decided on anything yet, though I guess I could put it to a vote once I get to a relevant point in the story.

And with that, I hope you enjoy the second chapter!

Chapter 2: Happy Surprise


After the little scene I made, or, rather that Yune made, the others had introduced themselves and we'd sat down to eat.

….

Yune was still on my head by the by.

"Jason? Are you alright?"-Laura asked. I turned to her, with a confused look.

"Um, yeah? I'm not too sure what you mean"-I replied. She sighed.

"I mean, the whole coma thing…."-She trailed off. Wait, how'd she know about that!?

"How, did you?"-I asked, my eyes wide in shock.

"Clarissa, a friend of mine, is rather close to your parents"-She replied. Clarissa? Did she mean the lieutenant?

"Clarissa? Harfouch, right?"-I asked. She nodded, "Well, I've met her once or twice… As for the coma thing? I'm fine. It doesn't bother me that much"-I explained honestly.

"It, doesn't? 2 years is quite a lot of time. If you want to talk about it"-Charlotte said. I smiled warmly.

"Well, I really appreciate that you all care… But I'm fine, really. The only thing that bothers me is that I didn't get to see my family for very long. Before I was sent to the ISA"-I explained, a little depressed.

"Well, you'll get to see them between semesters, right?"-Ichika asked rhetorically.

"Yeah, I guess you're right"-I replied, in a bit happier mood. Yune chirped happily, then hopped off my head and onto the ground beside me. I put down a piece of the macaroni from my lunch on the ground, which she began to munch on.

"So, the bird. Is it, yours?"-Houki asked. I snorted.

"No, no. It just likes to join me on occasion. I don't mind"-I replied.

"Oh"

We continued to eat our food, talking and laughing. And I could honestly see myself enjoying spending four years with this group. They just, had that effect on me. Friends. My friends.

I jumped into the air slightly out of shock when my pocket suddenly vibrated. That instantly got the attention of the others.

I pulled the offending electronic device out of my pocket, and fumbled slightly with it, to check what had caused the vibration. Damn, I really need to get re-introduced to electronics more...

"Oh"-Was all I said as I read the message.

"What is it?"-Cecilia asked. I looked back up at my friends.

"Err, can you guys show me to arena 2? West launch room, got a message from one of the teachers stating I needed to be there"-I replied.


And now, me and my friends find ourselves standing in-front of a raven-haired woman, with red eyes dressed in a business attire. Oh, and Yune wasn't there anymore, thought I'd point that out.

"Jason Celestine, I'm Chifuyu Orimura, homeroom teacher of class 1-1"-She introduced herself. Her tone was sharp, and words straight to the point. The perfect combination for a soldier.

"A pleasure, ma'am"-I greeted properly.

"I presume you know why you have been called down here?"-She asked, and I noticed the others exchanging worried looks, except Rin. She already knew what was going on.

"Yes, the message stated that I would be introduced to my personal IS, correct?"-I asked. Chifuyu nodded.

"That is correct"-She replied, "Now, your IS, is rather unique in nature, and was sent by an unspecified manufacturer"-She explained, "But, I'll let you see for yourself"-She said, opening the doors of the container, revealing my own IS.

'Okay, I take it back. Yune, if you can hear me? I freaking LOVE YOU!'-I thought as my eyes went up in shock at the sight of a very familiar form. The IS was driven out of the container by a movable panel, and it soon stood in-front of me.

"Well, you weren't kidding about "unique""-Ichika said, looking over the IS in awe.

"It looks rather impractical. If you ask me"-Laura stated. I didn't really listen to what any of them said, as I approached it. Touching the smooth white surface of the metal, was, different. But I still felt a sense of familiarity in it all, as I could feel my right hand tingle slightly

"Alaska"-I breathed out in shock.

"Um, Alaska?"-Rin questioned.

"That is the name of the IS"-Chifuyu stated, narrowing her eyes at me, "Though, I'm wondering how you knew"-She said, with no small amount of suspicion in her voice. The others turned to me for an answer, curious as-well.

"A-ah, well. I didn't, lucky guess, I suppose"-I laughed nervously. Chifuyu's suspicious glare harshened, and the others had varying expressions. I sighed in response, "Well, not entirely"-I gave in, "I may have an idea on who built, and sent it". Their eyebrows rose.

"And, who might that be?"-Chifuyu questioned.

"Yune"-I answered simply, "She's a very close friend of mine. I can't think of anyone else who'd know me this well"-I said, smiling as I petted the top of the IS.

"Interesting….. In any case, mount up, get familiar with it"-Chifuyu ordered. I nodded, and wordlessly activated the machine, and the armor soon encased me. The IS, Alaska was silver in color, looking exactly like a set of medieval armor, with an open-face helmet. Though, the armor itself had no wings.

*GRRRRRRRRRRRR*

But she did. She had fangs too, and claws, really sharp ones. My friends backed up slightly at the aggressive growling, but Chifuyu seemed more curious, if anything.

The white, silver armored Wyvern let out a mighty roar, stretching out her wings before folding them together again.

"There there, that's enough"-I spoke in a calm, but commanding tone. The Wyvern backed down instantly, but still held her ice-blue eyes on the other occupants of the room, eying them suspiciously.

I, don't know how. But Yune had somehow, replicated Alaska, my former Wyvern mount in exact detail. Not only by color and form, but behaviour and personality as-well. That, or this was Alaska… Well, Yune is a goddess, so I wouldn't be too surprised. And since my mark was reacting in familiarity, it was leaning towards the later.

What mark? You ask.

Why do you think I have a glove?

"Err, impractical or not. I do think we can all agree on that it excels in the intimidation factor"-Cecilia said uneasily. The others, except Chifuyu nodded.

I petted the Wyvern on the head, which she purred happily at, leaning in to my hand.

Huh? I guess this really is Alaska then.

"Why don't you go take it for a test flight?"-Chifuyu suggested, "But keep within the arena"-She added sternly. I smiled, and nodded gratefully. Alaska gave a small shout to signal that she was ready to take off. And that, we did.


Back in the launch room, Chifuyu turned to the others to address them, as soon as the new pair had taken off into the arena, and she was certain they couldn't hear her.

"I want you to keep an eye on him"-She said, out of the blue. The others gained stupefied expressions.

"Wait, what? Why?"-Ichika asked. His older sister sighed.

"His IS is a mounted unit, the first of its kind. And I can't have been the only one who noticed that he handled it a little too well for his first time"-Chifuyu explained. The students had thinking expressions, when Laura spoke up.

"I agree that it could be cause to keep an eye on him. Not to mention this, "Yune" girl he spoke of"-Laura replied, thinking.

"Maybe he's just a natural?"-Charlotte suggested, "And Yune might work at some manufacturing facility"

"Maybe so…"-Chifuyu trailed off, "But that isn't the only reason. I have received reports, that the U.S government are up to something. What? I don't know, but it's nothing small. I'm not saying that Celestine is guaranteed to be trouble, but… That is why I want you to keep an eye on him"-She said. They all nodded understandingly, "In the mean time…."-She said, bringing up her communication device, "Celestine, how's your IS?"-She asked.

"All good ma'am. Should I head down to land?"-They heard Jason's voice over the radio.

"No, I had another idea in mind. Think you're ready for a match?"-She asked, and the others in the room gained a shocked look.

"Anytime. Who are you planning on having me fight?"-He asked.

"You'll see"-Chifuyu said with a slight smirk.

"Um, sis? What are you up to?"-Ichika asked, only to be smacked on the head by her book.

"Orimura Sensei, to you idiot. As for what I'm planning? I think it's about time I get back into the air myself"-She said.

"WHAT!?"-They all shouted.

"Mentor, you're fighting Celestine yourself?"-Laura asked uncertainly.

"I mean, you're the mondo grosso champion, three years in a row!"-Charlotte exclaimed. Don't know if that's actually true… Correct me if I'm wrong.

"Maybe, but I think it would be a good way to observe his full capabilities, don't you think?"-Chifuyu asked, "Maya, prepare a training unit for me. I have a fight to prepare for"-She ordered over her communicator.

"H-huh? Orimura Sensei? You're fighting?"-Came Maya's surprised voice.

"Yes, and I think my opponent's been waiting long enough"-She replied with a smirk.


AAAND that's the second chapter everyone!

So, how do you think Chifuyu and Jason's battle is going to turn out? And what do you think of what I did for his IS? Good enough? Hope so…

Anyways, I look forward to hear what y'all think of this chapter, and I hope you have a great day…

Or night… Depends on when you're reading this.