And I'm back with a new chapter! Glad everyone enjoyed the previous chapter which includes the inclusion of Kanzashi and Mirajane. This month of October got me excited with animes like Sword Art Online: Alicization, Fairy Tail: Final Series, Toaru Majutsu no Index Season 3, Kishuku Gakkou no Juliet and Radiant airing this month and video games like WWE 2k19, Call of Duty: Black OPs 4 and of course, Red Dead Redemption 2 out this month has filled me with brim!
Number01BlazblueFan - the other Sailor Senshi will make an appearance later. The Devilman characters are intriguing but I'm stuck on which version should I include in my fics. Sorry, a Mission Arc with God of War is really interesting but I already had plans for the next mission fics.
doom2099 - Yuno Gasai along with her wimp, Yukiteru made their debut at AWA Stories as part of Class 3. Esdeath hasn't made an appearance yet but she is part of AWA. Kotonoha is also part of AWA and oddly enough, the first character from School Days to appear in the AWA fics is Taisuke Sawanaga whom is part of the Loser's Club. Kurumi will appear in future Date A Live Mission Fics.
And with that out of the way, let's get this chapter started!
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters appearing in this fic.
-EARTH 567-
IS Academy, Japan
It is another a fine day at the IS Academy and today, the school will be holding out the IS Tag Team Tournament which got everyone hype.
Though not everyone...
Meanwhile at the launch pit, Kanzashi Sarashiki is seen thinking about what happened last night when she saw her sister talking to Ichika Orimura. Ichika got to class 1-4 just to find that Kanzashi isn't there. The tag team tournament opens with a ceremony where Tatenashi Sarashiki says that the day was for the personal IS users to show their skills. Ichika set out to find Kanzashi there, but she wasn't in the opening ceremony. Ichika goes around finding her, but he is still unable to find her. Tatenashi then announces the match schedules, that clearly showed that Houki Shinonono with Tatenashi's first opponents are Ichika and Kanzashi.
Meanwhile at another launch pit, we see Kenji Kazama, Minoru Shiraishi, Izuku Midoriya and Dan Gotanda are seen sitting on the floor playing cards while Mirajane Strauss and Yoshika Miyafuji are seen talking while sitting on top of large crates.
Dan turns to Minoru, "Hey, Minoru. Got any fours?'' he asked with a cheeky grin.
"Go fish.'' Minoru replied with a blank look.
"Hey, Kenji. Who do you think will win today's tag team tournament?'' Izuku asked.
Kenji let's out a grumble snort, "Not interested." he replied, "I couldn't care less for a tournament about flying tin-cans fighting each other." he claimed.
"Why?'' Izuku asked as he kept his eyes on his cards.
Kenji threw his cards on the floor, "Simple... I never liked IS... never once, never will.'' he admitted.
"I win!" Dan cheered.
Minoru hung his head low, "Aw... crap.'' he grumbled.
As the four boys continues to play cards, Mirajane and Yoshika are having a conversation, "All I'm saying is... that you have the every right to get jealous but your jealous reactions are scaring everyone.'' Mirajane stated.
"I know that! It's just that... those bitches has the nerve to flirt with Chizuru even though they know he has a girlfriend!" Yoshika growled as she tightens her grip at the edge of the crate she is sitting on, slowly crushing it.
Mirajane let's out a sigh, "This is harder than I thought." she stated.
-BREAK-
Meanwhile we see Ichika running around the school's corridors still looking for the missing Kanzashi, whom is sulking at the launch pit.
"Kanzashi!" Ichika called out, "Did she go to the pit?'' he asked himself.
Suddenly, he heard a loud explosion as the ground began to shake, "What the fuck was that?" he exclaimed as several holographic warning signs pops out from ceiling.
Back at the launch pit, we see Minoru checking out some stuff behind the crates as Dan watches him.
"Minoru, what are we looking for?" Dan asked.
"Power cells, batteries, anything." Minoru replied.
"How is a power cell different from a battery?" Dan asked indecorously.
"Dan, this is not the time!" Minoru exclaimed.
Suddenly, they heard loud explosions followed by a small shake of the ground and gun shots from the outside as Kenji and Izuku stood up from the floor.
"Hey, did you hear that?" Izuku asked.
Minoru let's out a sigh, "Yeah... I did..." he replied grabbing his Blaster Launcher.
"Come on guys, this could be another invasion plot by those bitches from Phantom Task.'' Kenji stated picking up his suitcase, "Yoshika, Mirajane! Go assist the staffs in evacuating the students in this school!" he ordered earning a nod from the two as they made their way out of the pit, "The rest will follow me outside, we're taking down whatever causes that explosion.'' he said as they all ran out from the pit to the arena.
Dan brought out his gun, "Aren't we supposed to run away from explosions?" he asked before following them.
At the control room, we see Maya Yamada and Chifuyu Orimura monitoring the situation as images of red-colored IS pops out on the screen.
Chifuyu narrowed her eyes, "What are those?'' she asked with her arms crossed.
"It looks like the same unmanned type that showed up before." Maya replied, "No, they're actually upgraded versions." she clarified.
"How many?'' Chifuyu asked.
"Five! They emerged at each arena's pit.'' Maya replied, "The students with personal IS', who were standing by, are being attacked!" she reported.
Chifuyu gritted her teeth, "Damn! Too soon!" she cursed, "All instructors must prioritize the student's evacuation." she stated, "All combat-capable instructors must prepare for deployment!" she advised.
"Understood!" Maya replied.
Chifuyu narrowed her eyes, "You're pretty bold but don't underestimate us!" she thought referring to Phantom Task.
Get Ready for Battle! No Escape!
FIGHT!
(Play Infinite Stratos OST - The Battle of IS)
Meanwhile at one arena, we see Lingyin Huang trading shots with an unmanned IS, Lingyin fires a beam towards the IS but it nothing, much to her shock,
"What's up with this?'' Lingyin asked in shock.
"Ling! Get back!" Cecilia Alcott shouted as she fired several shots towards her target but misses.
The unmanned IS then aims it's cannon towards the two and fires a powerful shot, making the two widen their eyes in horror. Fortunately for them, Tai, in his Kamen Rider form, appears to save them.
Tai brought out a large shield, "Oh no you don't!" he exclaimed as his shields blocks the attack, rendering the shot useless. The Kamen Rider turns to the girls, "Are you girls okay?'' he asked.
Cecilia let's out a sigh of relief, "That was a close call." she muttered.
"Oi! We could've taken the hit you know!" Lingyin exclaimed.
"You're welcome." Tai replied sarcastically.
Meanwhile at another arena, Laura Bodewig is busy locking blades with another unmanned IS however the machine managed to push her blade away leaving her open for any attacks, the IS then aims it's cannon to her, charging up a powerful shot.
"Laura! Get behind me!" Charlotte Dunois shouted as she arrived just in time to block the shot aimed towards Laura.
"Charlotte!" Laura called back.
However the continuous shot is pushing Charlotte backwards, "Ngh... too... too powerful...'' she said with gritted teeth.
Fortunately for them help has arrived, "YEEEAAAAHHH!" Franky shouted as he charges towards the IS and quickly attacks with a shoulder-tackle which sends the humanoid machine stumbling to the side.
"Franky-san!" Charlotte called out with a smile.
"All right girls! Let's take this creep-o down all together!" Franky said with a grin.
Charlotte and Laura nodded, "Hai!" they replied in unison.
Meanwhile at the launch pit, Kanzashi stood wondering what's going on when another unmanned IS descended down before her, much to her horror. "Wh-what's going on?'' she asked as the machine approaches her, "No... help me... somebody..." she cried, "ORIMURA-KUN!" she called out.
On cue, Ichika, in his IS, blasted himself down from the ceiling and attacks the IS. He uses his blades to push the machine back, "Kanzashi! Are you okay?'' he asked.
"O-Orimura-kun!" Kanzashi replied.
"Activate your IS or your going to get caught in the crossfire!" Ichika advised. Kanzashi nodded in response and quickly activated her IS, Uchigane Niigata while the unmanned IS began to fire shots at Ichika pushing him back, 'These shots are... powerful...'' he grunted.
Kanzashi watches him in worry, "I... I... I want to...'' she said before making a face of determination, "I want to fight alongside with you!" she exclaimed as a naginata materialized on her right hand, she quickly charges forward and stabs the IS on it's sides.
"Let's push it out and get some distance!" Ichika suggested.
Kanzashi nodded and with all their might, they managed to push the IS out of the launch pit towards outside where they have a lot more space to battle.
As Ichika and Kanzashi takes on this Golem, meanwhile at the other arena, Tatenashi and Houki busy fending off another Golem. Tatenashi stabs one of the Golems and with the help of Houki she pushes the Golem further. Tatenashi then uses the lance of Mysteltain by focusing the water on her lance and stabs the Golem further while saying that Houki who is helping her, however her attack which causes a large explosion, wounding her on the process.
As the smokes clears out, Tatenashi is seen lying on a debris with a bloodied face, Houki ran towards her, "Senpai! Hang in there!" she cried in worry.
Tatenashi weakly opens her left eye, "Hehe... I told you... I'm immortal...'' she joked weakly.
"Houki!" a voice called.
Houki turns around to see Izuku, Kenji, Dan and Minoru running towards them, "Izuku-kun!" she called out with a smile seeing her brother figure.
"Woah! What happened to Sarashiki?'' Dan asked in shock at Tatenashi's current state.
"Senpai made a risky move and now she's wounded because of it.'' Houki explained.
"Hehe... but it was worth the risk... the Golem is destroyed..." Tatenashi pointed out at the wrecked IS.
"While I commend you for taking the risk, you're sitting out from the rest of the fight." Kenji stated as he turns to Houki, "Can you still fight, Houki?'' he asked.
Houki nodded, "Hai. I'm good to go.'' she replied.
"I'll stay here and patched up, Sarashiki-san.'' Izuku volunteered, "I learned medical ninjutsu from Tsunade-san back at the academy, so might as well put it into good use." he stated.
Kenji nodded, "All right guys, let's go!" he said.
"Good luck... everyone...'' Tatenashi said with a weak smile.
Back in the control room, Maya and Chifuyu watches the events through the computer screen.
"Detecting some kind of unknown energy coming from the arm of the enemy IS!'' Maya pointed out, "Experiencing problems with the shield barrier deployment!" she stated, "Absolute defense has been nullified!" she exclaimed.
Chifuyu gritted her teeth, "I guess that's an anti-IS IS, huh?'' she muttered.
Back at the arena, the Golem opens fire as Ichika dives aside to avoid the hit. The Golem charges towards him with it's blade raised, but Kanzashi whips out her naginata and parries the blow. Ichika then slices the unmanned IS in the shoulder but the Golem cloaks itself and ducks aside. Both Ichika and Kanzashi stops and glances around the sky. Ichika then spots a cloud being shifted in one side, he then throws the blade towards the movement. As it hits, the Golem uncloaks and let's out a spark of electricity. Ichika raises his battle rifle and opens fire, but the Golem shoots a grenade out and sends Ichika flying towards Kanzashi as they crashes down to the ground.
Kanzashi slowly got up as the Golem descends down on them but suddenly, Kenji, Houki, Dan and Minoru comes charging in towards the IS, gaining it's attention.
"Attack!" Kenji shouted transforming his suitcase into a machine gun.
"Get him!" Minoru ordered.
"We're gonna fuckin' die!" Dan cried with a terrified voice.
As they charge, all four opens fire while throwing grenades at the same time, but the Golem slams it's hand into the ground, summoning a domed energy shield around it that blocks the explosions. It then leaps out through an opening at the top and fires at Dan and Houki who quickly roll out of the way. Minoru then raises his Blaster Launcher up and fires at the Golem.
"Fire in the hole!" Minoru shouted.
The Golem nimbly flips over the rocket and crashes down in front of Minoru, slicing his launcher in half with it's large claws. Houki takes out her sword and swings it at the Golem, but it blocks the blow and knocks her aside. Kenji raises his suitcase-machine gun and fires, but the Golem blocks that as well.
In a rare act of bravery, Dan suddenly pounces onto the Golem's back and grabs it by the neck, throwing it off-balance, "Yah! Ah, ah, ah, this guys like a bear!" he commented as the IS grabs Dan and throws him off, but as it fails to notice that Dan snatches a few pieces of it's armor, exposing it's core, "Yoink!" he cried as he was thrown aside.
With the Golem now with less armor on it, Kenji charges forward to tackles it but the IS swatted him to the ground then grabs him by the leg. The orange-haired architect fires again but the Golem dodges. It then swings Kenji around twice and flings him into Dan and Minoru, sending them crashing to the ground.
"Ow, dammit!" Kenji cursed.
Suddenly, Houki comes out and impales the Golem's chest with her sword, "Take this!" she shouted as she tries to push her blade deeper on the IS' chest.
Meanwhile, Ichika gets up right next to Ichika, whom is still lying on the ground.
"Ichika! Come on, she needs help!" Kenji exclaimed.
"Guys, I can't fight this thing by myself!" Houki cried from the background.
Ichika gritted his teeth, "Just give me a minute and I'll be back up!" he replied.
Kenji then turns to Kanzashi, "Miss Kanzashi, I hate to break this to you but your sister is injured." he said making her gasp in shock, "She's at the other arena right now getting treated by Izuku." he reassured, "Go and see her, we'll take things from here." he instructed.
Kanzashi nodded and quickly fled off to the other arena, meanwhile the Golem swipes Houki down to the ground, with her sword deactivating and falling to the ground as well. A round of buckshot suddenly hits Golem's armor, it then spots Kenji pointing his suitcase-machine gun out.
"Come here, you big son of a bitch!" Kenji challenged.
With a loud spark, the Golem moves towards Kenji as the young man steps closer, firing his shotgun with each step but the IS's overshield withstands each hit.
Meanwhile, Dan and Minoru watches the spectacle with confused looks, "What's he doing?" the former asked.
"It looks like he's killing himself." Minoru pointed out.
"Oh no!" Dan cried in concern.
Meanwhile at the other, Kanzashi is seen kneeling down next to Tatenashi, whom is now patched up thanks to Izuku. For a boy who gets himself injured a lot whenever he uses his quirk, he sure knows how to exact first aid on others.
"Oneesan...'' Kanzashi whispered.
Tatenashi opens her eyes, "Ah... I don't know how many years has been since anyone called me that.'' she stated with a smile.
Izuku stood up, "She's going to be fine, I managed to heal her wounds but she still needs to rest." he explained.
"Thank you very much.'' Kanzashi said in gratitude, "Oneesan... I'm... I'm a coward..." she admitted.
"It's okay.'' Tatenashi replied, "You may be weak or dirty, a cheat or disgraceful... but you're human.'' she said with a smile.
"Oneesan...'' Kanzashi spoke.
"So, Kanzashi, you need to accept your weaknesses.'' Tatenashi advised, "If you accept them, you can stand.'' she claimed, "Because..." she trails.
"... I'm human?'' Kanzashi finished.
"That's right." Tatenashi replied, "Besides, your the little sister that I'm proud of." she added with a smile.
Kanzashi smiles back, "Yeah." she replied.
Izuku then turns towards the other arena, "Well... guess I should go and help the others.'' he stated.
Kanzashi stood up, "I'll help too." she claimed.
"Wait.'' Tatenashi called as she handed her sister a small item, 'Take this charm.'' she said, "Use it when you really need it.'' she advised.
"An Aqua Crystal?'' Kanzashi exclaimed in surprise.
"Good-luck, freshman." Tatenashi said as her sister nodded in response.
Back at the arena, Kenji continues to fire his suitcase-machine gun towards the Golem, Houki and Ichika then joins the fight by firing shots towards the already distracted IS.
"The core is exposed guys!" Minoru pointed out, "Shoot it!" he exclaimed.
"Easier said than done!" Ichika shouted back.
Suddenly, Izuku arrives at the scene while leaving a trail of green sparks behind him, he then comes in quick for the attack, "Detroit... SMAAAASSSHH!" he bellowed as he punches the Golem which sends the machine crashing down.
"Izuku!" Houki exclaimed in delight.
Golem slowly got back up before flying towards the sky, Izuku then turns around, "Kanzashi-san! Do it!" he shouted.
"Hai!" Kanzashi shouted in reply as she glares at the Golem, "Lend me you power, Uchigane!" she cried as she fires numerous missiles, one has Tatenashi's charm attached on it, towards the hostile IS.
The missiles hits the IS causing a large explosion, however despite that, the IS remains intact aside from loosing it's arms. But one could notice the charm stuck on it's core.
"It's time to use the charm!" Tatenashi said as she snaps her fingers. And with that, the charm exploded alongside the core and the IS, thus finally defeating it, "Y-Yay!" she cheered weakly.
BREAK OUT!
"Oh yeah! We did it!" Dan cheered out loudly.
Minoru let's out a sigh, "Wooh! Thank God!" he stated.
Kenji and Izuku shared a fist bump as Ichika, Houki and Kanzashi smiles at each other. Meanwhile at the other arena, we see a downed IS Golem trying to get up only for it's core to destroyed when Tai steps on it.
"That takes care of that!" Tai mused. He turns around and marches his way towards Lingyin, "I do believe this is the part where you guys say 'thank you'.'' he demanded making Lingyin and Cecilia backs away from nervously.
"Oi! Tai!" a voice called.
The three turns around to see Franky, Charlotte and Laura walking towards them, "Hey, Franky! I see you also defeated the other IS.'' he pointed out with a grin.
"IT WAS SUUUUUPPPPEERRR!" Franky cheered as he struck a pose making Charlotte and Laura giggle.
-BREAK-
Later that day, the sun is about to set as Tatenashi wakes up in the infirmary where Tatenashi was waiting for her. They soon started a normal conversation with each other and which made Tatenashi wonder how many years they haven't talked like that and she also thinks to thank Ichika. Kanzashi then says sorry to Tatenashi saying that she is a terrible sister, but Tatenashi says that she is her precious sister.
Meanwhile back in the control room, Maya informs Chifuyu that they were advanced versions of the past unmanned ISes and they manage to retrive two cores then Chifuyu says that they should say to the government that all of the unmanned Is were destroyed, with that Maya worried so Chifuyu tried to assure her by saying that she can protect the academy thinking that she will bet her life on it.
-BREAK-
Later that night, we see Dan walking in the dorm's hallways as he checks his hands wrapped by bandages. He was seriously injured during the battle but when he takes off a few pieces of the IS' armor, it scrapped his fingers making them bleed on the process. The bleeding has stopped after taking first aid but pain is still there, it would sting from time to time but he can take it.
Today is the first time he got himself involved in a battle which is odd, he knew aside from using a gun, he stood no chance against IS but no one stopped him or even acknowledge the fear in his voice. Either way, he is now part of the AWA, he has a lot of catching up to do and definitely needs to train if he wanna survive in the next battle.
"Hey, Gotanda!" a voice called.
Dan turns around to see Lingyin walking towards him. Much like Ichika, he is childhood friends with Lingyin but to be honest, they weren't that close but they're good friends nonetheless.
"Sup, Rin." Dan greeted.
"I heard you were part of the battle.'' Lingyin pointed out, "Never knew you had it in you." she commented.
Dan shrugs his shoulders, "Never did anything spectacular... well... aside from taking off pieces from the IS' armor... I mostly stayed on the sides with my gun ready.'' he explained.
Lingyin looks at his hands and winced at the sight, "Yeowch! That looks painful!" she exclaimed.
Dan placed his hands in his pockets, "Pulling the armor off the IS is really painful but I manage to expose it's core, so it's worth it.'' he stated.
Linyin grinned, "I commend you for that.'' she replied.
As the two continues to walk and have a conversation at the same time in the hallway, they come across Kanzashi standing in front of Ichika's room with a paper bag in her arms.
"What is she doing in front of Ichika's room?'' Linyin asked when she realized something, "Wait a minute! Don't tell she's gonna...'' she squawked.
Lingyin was about to march towards Kanzashi but she was stopped when a hand grabs her shoulder, she turns around to see Dan staring at her with a Titan-like glare, "Do not interrupt!" he warned her with a demonic voice, making her gulp in fear.
The two then watches Kanzashi knocks on the door, Ichika opens the door and greeted her, she handed him a paper bag, Ichika took out an anime dvd from the bag and looks thrilled, Kanzashi then told Ichika something before running off leaving the poor lad in confusion.
"What the heck just happen?'' Linyin asked.
"I have no fucking idea.'' Dan replied with a blank look.
And that's it for this chapter! I hope you all enjoy it! Anyway I don't have much to say but I'm leaving an omake behind since I haven't wrote one for quite some time now.
-OMAKE-
Meanwhile back at Normal Earth, we go to the Uzumaki Villa where we see Kyouko Sakura, "Father" Banjou Sakura and Sandalwood having a conversation at the Villa's Central Park.
"You can't just agnostic people an atheist, Mister Sakura.'' Sandalwood spoke, "Agnostic people believes in God! Just not Gods by organized religions.'' he explained, "We really need to respect each other's opinions, we all have the same imperfect beliefs.'' he stated.
"But dad..'' Kyouko spoke, "I just wanna ask... how did Noah's family survived when the whole world was flooded while there are rats inside their ark that can cause leptospirosis?" she asked with a blank look.
Sandalwood was about to walk away when Father Sakura grabs his arm, "Welp! Don't leave me alone with my daughter's question.'' he said with a blank look.
And that's the omake! I hope you all enjoy it. Next chapter... the whole school is going on a field trip.
Until then paalam!
