I know the last chapter is boring but don't worry in this chapter We will see the white knight in action
Chapter 2: the class rep battle
I don't own white knight chronicle or infinite stratos
Ichika's POV
"Hey..."
"..."
"Hey, how long are you going to remain angry?"
"...I'm not angry."
"You're not looking too happy."
"I've been like this since I was born."
Acting so indifferent.
On a side note, it's 8 am on the second day of school. We're in the first-years'
cafeteria, and like before, there are girls all around us. I'm still rather shocked that even the staff members are female (though it's logical).
I, who supposedly had a "same-room-relation", am having breakfast together with Houki; but ever since last night, we never had a proper conversation.
On a side note, my breakfast is of the traditional Japanese style, including natto, blocks of salmon, miso soup and mild pickle, very delicious. Maybe it's because of the exorbitant taxes. Long live Nationalism.
And on another side note, Houki and I ordered the same thing. As a Japanese, I do feel that having rice for breakfast is still the best. Even though I like bread as well, this salmon is so delicious that it fits my tastes. The rice is soft and hot, wonderful. An electric rice cooker can't make this taste, so was it cooked over a rice stove?
"..."
I've been ignored. As if in agreement with the me who's being ignored, Houki picks up a piece of salmon.
—Never mind, that is nothing. I grew up living with Chifuyu-nee, so I don't have that feeling of 'I'm living with a girl! My heart is beating like crazy! I'm so nervous!'. Besides, I handled many years of Chifuyu-nee's dirty laundry, so I'm not going to panic just because of a piece of girl's underwear.
But then again, maybe my experiences don't have any sort of relation with my childhood friend Houki.
In other words, Houki's unhappy because of my attitude when I saw her underwear...right? Hm? That's strange? Why is Houki angry?
"As I said, I'm not angry."
Even though the person in front of me said this, she didn't turn her face towards me at all, and even when our eyes met, she would look away frantically. Hm, if it wasn't for her angry expression, I would believe that the world was peaceful.
"Look look, he's the famous boy ~~"
"Seems like he's also Chifuyu nee-sama's younger brother, you know."
"Huh—, so both siblings are IS users? Is he strong?"
Today's the same as usual. The girls keep their distance, forming a perimeter around me, known as 'even though he's delicious, don't be greedy'. If it were far-sea fishing, it would be quite a catch...hm, that's just a meaningless example.
"So as I was saying, Houki—"
"Don't call me by my name."
"...Shinonono-san."
"..."
If she won't allow me to use her name, I'll just use her surname. This time though, she could only remain silent. The fact that Houki doesn't like to be called by her surname hasn't changed, huh? Besides, this name has quite the history—
"O-Orimura-kun, can we sit here, please?"
"Huh?"
I could see three girls holding their trays of breakfast as they anxiously waited for my
reply.
"Well, it's not like you can't."
The girl who tried to talk up to me finally heaved a sigh of relief. Behind her, her two friends were secretly encouraging her. Nearby, there was quite a commotion.
"Ah~ I should have tried to talk to him earlier..."
"It-it's just the second day. Nothing to panic over!"
"Say, speaking of which, the people who rushed into the room yesterday are present as well!"
"WHAT DID YOU SAY!?"
...Ah, mm, that's right. 8 first-years, 15 second-years and 33 third-years came over to introduce themselves. It's already tough enough to memorize all their names. On a side note, if anyone's to come up to me and ask me 'do you remember me?', the probability of me remembering them is only about 20%. This is too cruel.
It's early in the morning, and I can't even remember three names.
On a side note, those three probably had their seats assigned, so they managed to sit down quickly. A six-seater table. Houki and I are sitting on the side nearest to the window, and they filled up three seats. As for the remaining one, I hope that no one will squeeze in.
"Wow, Orimura-kun, you do eat a lot in the morning—"
"He, he's a guy, you know."
"I'm the type who eats very little at night, so I have to eat a lot in the morning or else I won't be able to make it."
On a side note, this is true. After experiencing it for many years, testing all sorts of methods, this is still somewhat helpful in maintaining my body shape and health. I learnt it from Chifuyu-nee.
"Is it alright to eat that little for breakfast?"
The trio, though they had three different menus, they all had a drink, a piece of bread and a side dish (very little of it, by the way).
"U-Us?"
"M, yes, is it alright?"
The fuel cost is extremely cheap. Don't tell me the reason why only girls can pilot IS is because of this?
"Because we eat a lot of snacks—"
...You'll grow fat if you eat too many snacks. Besides, that's not good for one's health, isn't it? Is this really good? Their glory of ten years are going to run out. A human starts to age from the age of 22, it seems.
"...Orimura, I'm going off."
"Ah? Okay. See you later."
After Houki cleanly finished her breakfast, she left her seat. Though it was a buffet,
she still chose a traditional meal. As always, she's trying to maintain a samurai image. She should be like Japan's excellent traditional Yamato Nadeshiko. No, well, I don't know what qualities a Yamato Nadeshiko should have.
(But since Houki's the one living with me, well, at least it's better than living with someone I'm unfamiliar with.)
and I are childhood friends. When I was in first grade, Chifuyu-nee brought me to the Shinonono dojo to train, and until 4th grade we remained in the same class.
For some reasons, we didn't have any parents, so Chifuyu-nee and I were often taken care of by Shinononos' parents and were invited for dinner. Truthfully, it really helped us a lot while we were poor.
However, instead of saying that our relationship was bad, let's say it was terrible. Though we walked down the same path—called comrades as samurais, we parted ways soon after (I'm rather mindful about this.)
(I couldn't remember anything in the past at all...)
Never mind, it's not just me, everyone's the same now. The past is the past, and the present's the present.
"Orimura-kun, are you familiar with Shinonono-san?"
"Even though I heard that you two are living in the same room..."
"Ah, sort of. We're childhood friends."
Though I really don't know the significance behind this, there's still quite a commotion around us. Some people even let out a 'WHAT?'
"Huh, that's—"
The girl beside me—mm, Tanimoto-san? Just as I was about to ask, a clapping sound could be heard inside the canteen.
"How long are you going to eat!? You got to be fast when eating, be efficient! If you're late, you'll have to run around the field ten times!"
Chifuyu-nee's voice echoed throughout the canteen, and everyone inside frantically returned to eating their breakfast. If you want to know why, it's because one lap around the field in IS Academy is 5km—this is not a joke. I frantically finish up my food.
On a side note, it seems like Chifuyu-nee's acting as the first-years' dorm supervisor. As usual, she's not getting any rest at all.
Even though as her brother, I'm rather worried, but it should be alright. Truthfully, nobody can fight with Chifuyu-nee when it comes to not knowing fatigue.
(Never mind, I can't think of how to focus on learning the IS at all.)
Truthfully, I still have the match against Cecilia next week.
(One week later)
The next monday
Ichika's POV
Right! Todays the match against cecilia, I'm going to go all out!
"hey Ichika..."
"hmmm...?"
"Are you sure you're ready for this? You're fighting against a representative you know."
"Don't worry houki, I'm going show her what I can Really do."
"O-Orimura-kun, Orimura-kun, Orimura-kun!" I heard a familiar voice called out.
I turned around to see my vice homeroom teacher and my sister came to me.
"Are you ready for the match, Orimura?" Chifuyu-nee asked.
"I'm ready Chifuyu-n-"
PANG
"Call me Orimura-sensei or die." If I make her mad, I'm going to die before the battle!
"Y-yes, Orimura-sensei."
"Whatever, just go already."
"Okay." I raise my gauntlet and stated to chant.
"O Wizel, white warrior, wielder of the ancient sword, grant me your power."
As I put the dagger into the slot, a familiar light surrounded me.
"Verto."
The room was surrounded in a blue light. Then the light dispersed
And now, I once again the white knight. I could hear Houki and Yamada-sensei gasp in amazement. Even though she didn't show it, I know that Chifuyu is amazed as well.
"Houki."
"W-what?"
"I'm going."
"Ahh... Mm, win and come back!"
I nodded in response and started to walk to the gate.
As I walked out of the gate I could hear gasp of awe and many murmur of curiosity. Even cecilia, who is wearing a blue mechanical armor or the 'Blue Tears' as my sister said, seems to be intimidated by our height difference.
Even if she's floating I could reach her easily.
I raised my right hand to summon my sword and summon it and point it at cecilia.
"So you're not running away, I thought that after seeing my knight form you would run." I smirked at her When she glared at me.
"I-I'm not going to back down from you! Whatever you are, you're going down."
"Alright, you said that you will not going to get a handicap right? I'm not holding anything back!"
"You'd better not." Then the wings on her back split into four funnel and start shooting at me.
I managed to dodge two of them when the other two hit my back and I stumbled slightly.
"Now, let's dance. Dance to the waltz that Cecilia Alcott and Blue Tears are playing!"
The shot didn't really too much damage to my armor as it bounced of on contact. But being hit multiple times could be really dangerous.
"You're the first person I've seen who has managed to hang on that long against Blue Tears."
After saying that, Cecilia looked as if she was praising a dog that has managed to chase down a Frisbee as she stroked the four independent mobile weapons that floated around her.
On one of the board like things, there was a BT laser muzzle directly installed on it. That weapon seems to have a complicated name, so it's called 'Blue Tears'.
...In other words, this IS became a first unit after these unique armaments called 'Blue Tears' were equipped on it, and thus, the unit was named after it. In the past 27 minutes, Cecilia has been rattling on even though I didn't say anything. Got to thank her for her explanation.
"But let's bring this to an end!"
Cecilia chuckled as she raised her right arm. And then, two Blue Tears received the commands—it's too troublesome explaining them, but the BIT-like things come flying at me from multiple angles.
"Ku...!"
The BITs that have come to surround me from above and below started to glow on their tips and fired out lasers. Once I barely try to block them or even dodge them, Cecilia will use this opportunity to fire her rifle. Anyway, this has always been the case.
"I'm ending this!"
If that is the case, I'll give it a go—
"AHHH!"
*CLANG!* A loud sound could be heard, as I swatted Cecilia's rifle, forcing the rifle to be knocked aside, and at least I've finally managed to avoid being hit, at least once.
"What...? You're really just messing around! However, this is just futile resistance!"
Cecilia pulled her distance away from me and swept her left hand across. With that, the 4 BITs that were on standby came flying at me.
—Good, so now I understand.
Getting past the lasers that can pierce through humans, the sword strikes, and I can feel the heavy metal being sliced in half.
The blue and white sparks danced on the BIT that was sliced in half, and it exploded a second later—one down.
"How did you?"
Facing the shocked Cecilia, I swung the sword downward.
"Uuu..."
Cecilia dodged the attack that came from behind and again waved her right hand. BITs 2 and 3 were deployed.
"These weapons will only move on your commands! Also—"
After investigating the routes, I destroyed the rear boosters of BITs to make it fall.
"At that moment, you can't launch any other attacks, because you have to concentrate in order to use them, right?"
"...!"
Cecilia's right eyebrow twitched a bit. Heh, I've nailed it right on the spot! There're only two BITs left, and I can already tell where they're going. They'll definitely come to attack me from my weak spot.
Normal POV
"That idiot sure looks happy."
"Wh? How do you know?"
"He has been clenching his left hand all this time, right? That's a habit he has had since he was young. When this happens, he'll start to make very simple mistakes.
"Wha...to be aware of that, you two really are siblings!"
"Ye-Yeah, how should I say it...even if he's like that, he's still my brother..."
"Ah—are you embarrassed? Are you embarrassed?"
"..."
*CRRRAACCCKKK!*
"OOWWWWWW!"
"The one thing I hate the most is to be made fun of."
"Yes, yes! I know, I know! So please let go of—OWWWW!"
"was completely unaware of the commotion Maya was making behind her, staring intently at the screen. For some reason, her expression started to look really scary.
"..."
She wasn't making any praying gesture; Houki isn't the kind of person who would do that.
And thus, because of that, this expression of hers had many feelings within it.
(Ichika...)
While Houki was biting her lip lightly, the battle situation started to change again.
Ichika's POV
—Got her.
Having entered Cecilia's range, I swung my sword to destroy BIT3, and because of the zero gravity mechanism of the IS, I kicked BIT4 away.
The rifle couldn't aim at me in time, and so this would be a good chance to land a hit on her.
"—I got you."
I see Cecilia smirk—damn it! My basic instincts detect danger and tell me to pull away, but it's already too late.
*PAM*—
The skirt-shaped like armor spread from Cecilia's abdomen, and those parts that suddenly rose up started to move.
"I'm sorry, but there're six Blue Tears!"
I can't dodge them in time! And they're not those laser shooting BITs. These are 'auto-tracking' types.
I kept dodging them but every time i dodge they seems to closing in on me I can't keep this up forever!
Normal POV
(guest room)
The guest room were full with...well...guest. Many people were interested in how well could a knight fare against a representative. So many people came to watch.
But at the back of the room familiar figure could be seen, and could be seen looking at the screen worriedly.
'He's in trouble, if he get hit then...' the figure stated to chant something on instinct. Everybody is too engrossed with the match that they did not notice a blue light behind them.
Ichika's POV
I was getting tired of dodging.
After five minute or so i actually managed to dodge the missile.
But I was too busy dodging the missiles that I did not notice cecilia took aim to my legs and shoot.
As the shoot hit I nearly fall but I get stand back again, but the missiles are almost at me and I couldn't dodge this one in time.
As the missile nearly got into my position, I was engulfed in a blue light.
When I opened my eyes I was in the same place where I battle Wizel, who is the guardian of the arc. And speaking of the devil, I could see he was floating down in front of me and a light was shining between us.
"Master, another seal hath been broken for thee" Wizel said. "Its power hath been released. Thou must claim it"
The light in front of me disappear and a shield could be seen.
The shield itself was dark blue with gold trim around it.
As I grabbed the shield I was once again engulfed in the blue light.
Normal POV
"ICHIKA...!"
Watching the broadcast, Houki suddenly shouted out.
Chifuyu and Maya, who were squabbling about just now, looked serious as they stared at the screens' image, that was covered with black smoke.
"—Humph."
While the black smoke scattered, Chifuyu let out a snort. However, she looked as if everything was okay.
"You got saved at the right time, you idiot."
The smoke that vaguely floated around scattered as if it crumbled.
And the smoke dispersed as a sword swipe the air.
Ichika's POV
I could feel my power returning to me as my armor shined in the daylight. And my new shield at my left hand.
I could see cecilia's eyes widen in shock as her missiles did not damage me.
As i looked at my shields I could remember the incident five years ago. When I was kidnapped and chifuyu-nee abandoned her match to come and save me.
No matter whether it's five years ago or ten years ago or even fifteen years ago, that person is still my always-reliable sister. However, it's about time for me to end this
one-sided protection. From today onwards—
"I'll be the one to protect my family."
"...Ah? What're you saying—"
"Anyway, first of all, I'll defend Chifuyu-nee's name!"
I'm the younger brother of the ex-representative of Japan, so if this brother is weak, it'll be too embarrassing! That's right, how can I let the cool Chifuyu-nee lose her face? Even if it's a joke, there has to be a limit. Besides, this isn't funny at all.
"More like I'll be mocked."
"What are you rambling about...ahh geez, you're too irritating!"
The two BITs again reloaded themselves with guided missiles, and under Cecilia's command, they started to fly over. It's those multi-angle paths again, and they're faster than the shooting type BITs. However—
With a swipe of my sword,the BITs went past me as it have been cleaved in half.
"I'm going to finish this now." I started to run toward her.
She started to shoot me rapidly but I just held my shield in front of me and blocked it.
When I reached her I destroyed her remaining weapon and wings, with that she fall down to the ground.
I slowly walk to her I could no longer hear the voice of the crowd as everyone went silent. When I reached her I raised my sword. But when she looked at me, her eyes was not the proud english noblewoman from before. Instead her eyes looked sad, like she has lost many in her life. Seeing this I stabbed the ground beside her.
Cecilia's POV
Now I see why father said that pride will make my downfall. Now I am weaponless and I could see him approaching me. I closed my eyes and prepared for the worst.
But that hit never came.
Instead I feel the ground beside me shakes as a powerful sword pierced it.
Then I could feel a metallic hand wrapped around my body and lifted me.
I opened my eyes and found that he have lifted me to my boarding platform.
"well, you're going to need a lift right? Since your IS's wings damaged." I heard him asked.
but before I could ask why would he help me he said another thing.
"I forfeit the match."
A 'WHAT' could be heard from the audience as I myself was shocked hearing this.
"Ending the match. Winner — Cecilia Alcott
"Why?" I asked in a low voice.
"hmmm?"
"WHY WOULD YOU JUST GIVE UP LIKE THAT?"
He scratched his helmet."Well, I don't want the position from the start anyway, I think you are more suitable for that position. Oh and one more thing." After he said that he kneeled in front of me.
"I apologized for getting angry at you for over a petty thing."(When Cecilia insult japan and Ichika insult Britain.)
I blushed and quickly bow down myself."Y-you don't need to apologize, I was the one who started it. I was the one needs to apologize."
He stand up and I think he was smiling at me behind that helmet.
"I guess we both need to apologizes then. Hahaha..."He turned around.
"Well I guess I will see you around."
he then started to walk into his own boarding platform.
"WAIT!" I shouted to him.
He stopped.
"Thank you." I said lowly but enough to be heard by him.
He raised his right hand and gives me a thumbs up and continued his way.
Ichika's POV
"that's very noble of you Orimura-kun!" Yamada-sensei complimented me when I returned
"I just think that Cecilia have more experience than me, I don't want the position anyway."
PANG
"You idiot! After saying those words about defending my name you surrender?" Chifuyu-nee glared at me while I was holding my head, but she have a small smile on her face.
Houki remains silent though.
"Anyway, that's it for today. Head back and rest."
Cecilia's POV
*Drip* *drip* *drip* *drip* *drip*...
The hot water continued to spurt out from the shower head. The water landed on her skin and flowed down the curves of her body. Her well-proportioned body that was rare among Caucasians and her beautiful streamlines, to Cecilia, were something to be really proud of. Those long legs were shiny, silky and beautiful, and they could not only compete with those of an idols, but would most likely even beat them in beauty.
Though her breasts were a little smaller, compared to other white girls of the same age, it made her body profile stand out even more. Thus, she had some rather complicated feelings because of them. However, that was just for white girls. If they were compared to a Japanese girls', they were more than enough, enough to even be called big.
Cecilia continued to let the water rush down her breasts as she pondered deep in thought.
Cecilia continued to let the water rush down her breasts as she pondered deep in thought.
'Today's match'
Even now, she didn't understand why Ichika forfeit from the match However, if he had struck her with that last hit, he would have won. This bewilderment made her unable to calm down.
'I'm the one who won'
But she wasn't satisifed by it at all; on the contrary, it made her feel uneasy.
'Orimura Ichika'
The next morning during, the SHR, something unbelievable happened.
"Then, the class representative of 1-1 will be Orimura Ichika-kun. Ah, it sure is nice to have a '1'[1B 5] for everything!"
Yamada-sensei said delighted, and the girls showed a strong reaction to this. I was the only one in the dark...just me alone.
"Sensei, I have a question."
I raised my hand. Basically, I have to raise my hand if I want to ask a question.
"Please say, Orimura-kun."
"I forfeit the match yesterday, so why did I still become the class representative?"
"That's because—"
"That's because I gave up on it!"
Cecilia forcefully stood up and quickly put her hands on her hips. She's giving that ojou-Sam vibe again. No, actually, I'm not really thinking about that now—more importantly—why did she resign? And she seems rather emotional...no wait, she's always like that...however, how should I say it? She doesn't seem as angry as yesterday. She seems to be feeling rather happy however—why?
"Besides, I have reflected on my actions for being unable to control myself. So..."
So?
"I decided to hand over the class representative position to 'Ichika-san'. Because having practical fights is the best way to improve. So, If you become the class representative, you will have lots of battles."
Ooh, thanks for giving me this burden—hm? That's weird. Did she call me by my name?
"Ooh, Cecilia's really professional!"
"That's right. Since he's the sole male in the world and in the same class, we have to support him—"
"We can gain valuable experiences and sell the information to other classes. Orimura-kun's presence here can kill two birds with one stone!"
Didn't I tell you not to do business already? Don't sell your classmate out like that.
And with that the class continue with the usual thing like being hit Chifuyu-nee and houki.
What a 'great' day I have.
Normal POV
(unknown place)
In an unknown place, a man covered completely in pure black armor, could be seen walking in a fast pace for someone wearing an heavy armor. This is general Dragias, the Magi high ranking officer. And then he stopped walking when he reached a big room. And in the end of theroom is a throne and someone could be seen occupying it. Dragias walk in to front of the throne and kneeled
"My lord."
"aahhhh... General Dragias, I was expecting you." the man said, but noneof his feature could be seen as his face was covered in darkness.
"I have news for you my lord, the white knight have been awakened. By a child no less." the man did not look pleased.
"Who is it? Who can awaken the white knight whereas many people can't?"
"His name is Orimura ichika my lord, nowhe reside in IS academy."
"IS academy? Why would he be there?"
"Because IS academy is the safest place for him. And with the presence of Orimura Chifuyu there." The man seemed to think about something.
"General, send a Gigantes to his location. I want to see his skills in controlling the white knight."
"If that is your wish my lord." with that the black-clad general leaves.
The man relaxed in his seat and rested his face on his hand.
"Orimura Ichika huh..."