Infinity of Friendship

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Reviews are welcome but must being objective, constructive and make sense as I need them to improve future chapters. Any reviews that are not constructive will not be read by me so please review carefully.


Before the story starts, I need to make an announcement

Recently the reviews are too few; I cannot improve my story if you do not review. All readers, including guests are encouraged to review, so please do so.

Some say that my requirement for review is too confusing: What kind of review is objective? How is it constructive? To clear up misunderstanding, I decided to give a brief explanation of all the reviews that I will read and which are the ones that I won't even consider:

1 (Objective + Constructive)

"This chapter/ this story has (listed pros ) but also some (Listed cons ) that you need to take notice of. (Objective Suggestions)"

The above review is the best as it can tell me that what did I do right in the chapter and what did I do wrong or need improvement; this can alert me of how to improve. Suggestions are also important as I might have trouble to come up with improvements, especially fighting scenes which I am quite poor in describing them (This is a field for Gundam or Mecha fans as this anime gene has a lot of fighting). You will need to give me clear examples so that I will know.

2 (Just suggestions)

Ok, you have given me suggestions but I would like which part that I did wrong so that you come up with your suggestions? Which aspect of the story gives you the idea of your suggestions? You need to tell me which area does these suggestions will be best used (Story Plot? Character personality? Continuity with the original series?)

3 (Positive + arguments)

"IT is good. It has good points (Example), good development"

This type of review is encouraging, and it can allow me to further improve in this area, so I will definitely read it.

4 (Positive without explanations)

" It is amazing!/ It is excellent/ Can't wait to see more!"

Ok, you have given me the stance, but why? Please give the reasons why I did well. This review at most can only give me encouragement, not hints on improvement but it is ok.

Fifth (Negative + arguments)

"It is not good. The content is too repetitive or the characters are too OOC."

While the above is discouraging, it does make sense of what I did wrong, so I will read it, just not too happy.

Sixth (Negative Without Explanations)

"It is a piece of crap! Totally worthless!"

Ok, so you think that it is poor. Fine, but you didn't tell me why. How can I be sure that you come up with this stance with good reasons? This type of review is not the worse, but I won't even consider it.

Seventh (Negative with Profanities, rude language or insulting words)

This is the most unacceptable one. Not only you did not give me a good reason why this story is poor, but you also use very inappropriate language in reviewing, which I will be very angry about it. Any reviewers that committed the above mistake will risk being reported of abuse.

That is all; please don't abuse the function of reviewing!

Alert: Update will be very slow due to the upcoming public examinations (revision from December to March, testing from April to May) so please be patient. Anyone that wants to give suggestions on future plot development are welcome so that the story will not die.

Chapter 3: The Dawn of a New Chronicle Part 2

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Occult Club Research Room (Issei's Pov)

Such a strange twist of fate.

I didn't expect that my dreams are prophetic in nature.

At present, the blue-haired boy and the four other girls are still recovering from their "introduction", though with many injuries. Their gentle breathing sound could be heard throughout the room, bring a reliving sensation to the room combining with the quietness. I felt quite relieved that the boy and the 4 girls are alive.

Now, most of my classmates would instantly maul me and pull the five people from me due to my reputation as a pervert. Normally, I would really observe the female's bodies and pay an unprecedented attention towards their assets. Yet strangely, my instincts are telling me not to do so, saying that looking those girls in such a manner is "incest".

Strange, we are not biologically related, so why my instincts told me the opposite?

Whatever the case, the above instincts behavior is the least of my concerns. The real problem is concerning about the Evil Pieces and my Boosted Gear, which summoned them.

The Evil pieces managed to reincarnate them without its master's chant? What is the reason?

Rias is sitting beside me, watching the 5 person recovering from the ordeal. Her face is with an expression that clearly indicated she hadn't got the foggiest of how the Evil Pieces managed to reincarnate them without her authority.

But the most uneasy thing is my Boosted Gear: How did it summon the 5 persons? Or is it the Evil Mutation Pieces' doing. Ajuka said that both the Boosted Gear and the Mutation Pieces contain unexplained mysteries and their potential can be limitless but he said that it is up to their users to unearth them. Geez, such help he was!

Boosted Gear, The Red Dragon Emperor's Gauntlet, the weapon that said can boost a person power's in ten seconds without limit as long as the person could handle it and a weapon that the Biblical God and Satan feared, seems to be more than meets the eye. The ability to act as a tracking beacon is not mentioned in any of the legends related to the Gauntlet. Ajuka said that Fate had brought his wife and him together, and this wife is said to be from another world. He said that perhaps this turn evens may be the act of Fate, bringing me friends to make and withstand the trials that we may face in the future.

Fate, is it the invisible person that brought this boy and his companions to me?


4 Hours Later

Rias and the others had returned to sleep a few moments ago, yet I could not force myself to rest. The Gauntlet seems to have made a decision to prevent me from sleeping.

The power radiating from the gauntlet is transferring to my body. In turn, my body is at a pumped up physical state which does not require any consumption of food or rest.

Perhaps the Gauntlet is forcing me to meet the boy?

I was already tried from a day as a devil yet I think that it is essential for me to get acquainted with the boy.

Standing beside me is a purple-haired woman with mechanical bunny years, dressing in a Alice in the Wonderland Cosplay dress. Her face is filled with tears of concern for the five persons, especially for the boy and the girl with a blue ribbon and long brown hair. For the last hours she hadn't spoken a word.

Her name is Tabane Beelzebub nee Shinonono, the Wife of Ajuka Beelzebub.

Aside from her unusual choice for clothing, she appears to be cold to Rias and the others.

When Rias attempted to start a conversion with Tabane, all she got was just a cold shoulder. Angered, Rias demanded an apology from her in the name of the Gremory clan. Unfortunately, the result was completely the opposite of it. The response Rias got was not a reply of humbleness but rather a harsh scolding.

"Rias Gremory, with your way of acting, you behave like a spoiled princess. I may not be a pure devil but my status is not below you. Watch your tone before you speak to me. "

Judging from Buchou's reaction, I would say that she has never faced a situation which a person that was not a pure blood devil defied her. From what I know, Tabane was ranked as a low-class devil like me but she is never submissive unless the person proved worthy of being served by her, in this case Ajuka. Buchou and her peerage members minus me and Asia answered her reply with hostility and vigilance, they released a strong devil aura, yet Tabane remained unfazed and stood her ground

It was then when something snapped in me; I then summoned my Boosted Gear and stood in front of Tabane, with a strict frown on Rias, telling her to back down.

Needless to say, Buchou, Koneko, Akeno and Kiba were less then pleased. The tension instantly sparked unprecedentedly, with Buchou and Koneko gave me glares that were only reserved for the lowest scum in the world.

To be frank, I am as I am a pervert but in this situation, I did not defer.

"Issei, what are you doing? She did not answer my question and therefore she should face punishment! Siding with her could cause you to be labeled as a delinquent servant which is no better than a stray!"

"Issei-sampai, you are the worst." replied Koneko.

It happened in a flash, a "slap" sound echoed throughout the room. Shocked by this action, all the others looked at me with expressions of surprise. Koneko's right cheek had a red hand mark imprinted on her, indicating that I was the one that slapped her, not the other way around.

I did not need a mirror to know the expression on my face, Anger and disappointment towards both Buchou and Koneko. With each heaving breath, I managed to calm my self yet but cannot help but notice the temperature of the room dropped significantly.

"Koneko Touju." I said in a monotone "I am going to be frank. I admit that I am a pervert, a scum in the world that all woman shall hate, but don't think that you have the right to keep abusing me with your attitude. I implore you treasuring your morality but your action towards me is nothing more than the worst as you said. I stood my ground today because Rias Gremory Buchou indeed gone too far. Tabane had the right of not answering her because she is not Buchou's servant and therefore even if she did not answer Buchou's attempt to start a conversation, Buchou had absolutely no right to punish her, that right is reserved to Ajuka Beelzebub Sama. While I admit that Tabane's action might be rude, Buchou's demand was very rude as well, therefore she is not innocent. Yet, you instantly sided with her and called me the worsT. Think, you are as worst as I am!"

"Koneko, had you noticed that I haven't peeped anymore? Have I been chased by the Kendo girls for peeping anymore? Had I comment on oppai anymore? The answer is obvious. You scold me for being a pervert and I changed for the better, yet you still called me the worst for no reason, is this fair? You may call me weak, you may call me useless, and you may call me good for nothing but DO NOT CALL ME THE WORST FOR NO REASON!" I emphasized on the very last words.

In a moment, I then calmed down and spoke to Koneko sincerely, who had tears already on her eyes despite her best effort in suppressing them with her glare.

"Koneko, I changed myself for you. I care for you as a peerage member, and I treasure our comradeship far more than others. To be frank, I like you Koneko, You are a strong girl and I know your past and I wished the best for you, which is why I changed. But now, I might need to stop for a while since, well you kept on abusing me."

That was the last straw for Koneko, she calmly walked out of the room but I could tell that she was struggling not to show emotions to others. Tabane's jaw opened widely and Ajuka just stood there uncomfortably. Buchou glared at me yet I did not back down: I had enough of Koneko's abuse and I need to tell her that I don't like it, but in retrospect, I confessed my feelings toward Koneko might be rushed but I am honest to the bone.

That was 3 hours ago. Akeno and Kiba avoided me for a while, I may have gone a little bit far but to me, Koneko gave me no choice. I have to stop her from further abusing me, not because I could endure it, but because for her own good.

I am not kidding; I like Koneko far more than Rias. I know Koneko's past because Ajuka told me about her experience when her sister killed her master. Apparently, her sister name Kuroka was accused of being drunk with power but I cannot help but think there is more to this situation than meets the eye. That inspired me to be better for her sake.

Tabane later comforted me with her words in regarding the incident that may be the most Out of Character moment in my life.

"Issei-Kun, I am sure that you may hurt Koneko but I don't think you did it without reason or intentionally. To be honest, I might react with the same response as a result of her actions. Just keep hope for the better ok?"

Strange, usually Tabane is an immature person that could care less but who knows, to understand a person you need to look behind his or her mask.

Just when will the boy wake up?

My prayers were answered when the boy opens his eyes


I am Ichika Orimura, the First Male Pilot of the Infinite Stratos

Due to my unique status or "abomination status" by extreme feminist groups, I was forced to go to the IS Academy, which the student population only contains females. Among them include my tsundure childhood friend Houki, the Gentle but occasionally frightening Charlotte, the stoic military-like Laura, tsundure and loud but nonetheless caring Rin, arrogant but noble Cecilia, quiet but friendly Kanzashi and last but not least, flirty mischievous yet unquestionably intelligent and talented Tatenashi. Adding my sister, Chifuyu, it is literally an experience that is down-to-earth uncomfortable

You may think that being sent to school with a full-female population would be any guy's dream. I am telling you haven't got the full picture of the life being the only male in the IS Academy. It could be normal, aside from girls wielding destructive weapons trying to "claim" you, a tsundure sister punishing you for addressing her with a family title, and being the "biggest Idiot" in handling females.

To sum it up, it is a life of inconvenience, constant vigilance and refinement of endurance.

I am not that oblivious towards a female's feelings. Tatenashi's flirty behavior is actually on the borderline of the one that is exclusive to fully established relationship partners as she said that she enjoys flirting with me than most persons; Kanzashi may be shy and suffering from an inferiority complex but her effort to get acquainted with me is indeed a giveaway of her feelings. Houki may try to deny her attempts to get alone with me contains dating motives but her blushing and stuttering during her denial proved me otherwise. The others' attempts are usually the same but nonetheless, quite obvious.

Trouble is, it is not that I don't want to consider their feelings; it is just their lack of sincerity. I know that a girl is sensitive to her feelings and not really willing to share with it, if they think that they could establish a relationship with me without sincerely telling me than they are dead wrong. Males are not just tools that the females could use and dispose at will, we have our dignity and pride. To think that our right to preserve our dignity is now being diminished by the females' overbearing attitude due to Infinite Stratos is unthinkable. (Strange, I never really thought like that before)

To conclude, if the girls show absolutely no sincerity in trying to get me into relationship, then their dreams are out of question. Males do have dignity and if females don't respect this rule, then we males won't comply with them, regardless of the existence of the Infinite Stratos

Back to the point, my mind is clouded as the events of the past few moments floated to my mine. An ordinary day at the IS academy enjoying the weekend turned into a problem as I remembered I was being zapped by a strange light along with Houki, Tatenashi, Laura and Charlotte.

The Girls! I have to see if they are alright.

My eyes instantly open and I gaze on my surroundings.

I am in a room that has a Victorian style decoration, with 2 sofas, I am laying on one and I can barely make out 2 persons sitting on the one across me. The room is dark, with only a few candles illuminating the room. It is dark, probably at midnight.

I clear my eyes and I see someone that I don't expect to see.

Tabane-nee!

"IIKUN!" shouted Tabane.

Faster than lightening, I was embraced by Tabane with her tears slowly soaking my IS uniform, showing how worried she is about me. Well, Tabane is only caring to a few persons, including her family and Chifuyu-nee while being cold to others, regarding them as only trying to seek IS information from her.

But what intrigue me the most is the boy sitting on the coach staring at me. He has the same appearance as the boy that I encountered in my and the girls' dreams.

Acting on instinct, I extent my right hand and greet him.

"Hello, my name is Orimura Ichika. May I enquire your name?"

The boy responds politely and extents his right hand.

"I am Hyoudou Iseei, nice to meet you Orimura Ichika."

Slowly, our hands are in motion, ready for a handshake. Just then, my Byakushiki standby form glows brightly, releasing a bright sphere of white light shining across the room. My new friend, Hyoudou Issei's left hand glows in crimson light as well as we move closer. Although the hands that are glowing in light cannot allow for a proper handshake (i can't use a right hand to shake a left hand!), it dosen't really matter at all as all it matters is the handshake that signify our new friendship.

With our hands shaking, the 2 lights emerged with each other, adopting the color of gold and shined brightly.

All the sound and happening of the world are now blind to me, all I focus is the new friend that I made today. As if fate makes us friends, all we can do is to prepare for what fate will bring us.

It is then when Tabane-nee's voice reaches my ears.

"Ajuka-Chan, is this it?"

The man name Ajuka, which just entered the room a few seconds ago, replied.

"Yes, the 2 warriors have met each other, now they are ready to face the future."


A few moments later, when we finished our handshake, we sit down and start to get acquainted. We talk about education, hobbies and other things that you will find in a teenage conversation.

"So" I asked "Is there anything that I should know?"

Issei just sighed and speaks

"You and I are devils."

Wait, he is joking right? Devils don't exist.

As if reading my mind, Issei then stands up and unfurled his wings, his bat-like wings.

Then, Issei's eye glow red and then a force in my back pushes against my skin, moments before a pair of similar wings emerged from my back.

"IIkun, don't be surprised, look at me." Says Tabane before she also unleased her bat wings, but she has 3 pairs instead of just 1.

"Ichika we are all devils."

That is all I heard before I fainted.


Author's notes:

I know that Issei's action with Koneko may be OOC and not good but I need Koneko to stop abusing him yet still points out if he is too perverted.

Be forewarned, the Issei in this story will not be the same perverted but useless person. He will remain some of his perverse but will be much less than canon. Ichika is still a bit dense when it comes to female emotions but he will be assisted by Issei.

I should warn, the main character tag has removed Rias, I am planning to place her as a secondary character while make Issei, Ichikia, Houki, Tatenashi, Larua, Charlotte, Tabane and Ajuka as the main characters, Kanzashi will be the most important supporting character. The other ORC members will have their centric arcs later like Kiba in his Holy Sword Arc and Akeno in her dealing with her father. Yet, Koneko may play a much larger role than Rias in this story.

For the part that calling Rias as a spoiled princess I am not intending to bash her but there are something about her that I don't really like. (Not telling)

Anyway please review:

Note: it will still take a few chapters before I will start to get to the story, I need to lay the background of Ichika and Issei's quest.