Hello everyone, sorry for late upload. Got some bad luck slap into my life recently, but worst of all is that I almost got infected by the pandemic by a large cluster of Covid-19. But I'm fine as I'm not infected after 2 months, so it's good news to me. I've watch the anime version of Infinite Stratos for some ideas but I really desperate so much not to skip or close the anime. Although, I had to watch several time (totally suffer from it) to get the inspiration I need.
Well, without wasting time, I'll stop here now.
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Chapter 15: The aftermath of the match.
Two weeks after the class tournament match between Asher and Ichika, Asher had just been discharged from medical bay today. He sighed after exited the medical and heading towards his classroom. Asher had suffered an intense torn-over of the muscle tissue, tendon, and the nervous system from an untested EXAM system he had trying to develop as a means against higher performance personal IS by increasing reaction speed. But who would've thought the side effect is that severe that almost made him crippled for the rest of his life. This world of medical technology is too top-notch than expected.
'Not to mention I've been called by Chifuyu at the consultation room later after school, no doubt regarding my injuries and the EXAM system I'm using. I hope she'll go easy...screw that! It's Chifuyu I'm talking about here! There's no doubt she'll be grilling me later.' Asher sighed and finally arrived at the classroom. Just as the door slides, the students suddenly went silent when they meet the dark blue hair boy who's confused by the treatment he's getting.
'Why are they looking at me as if I've resurrected back from dead?' Asher decided to ignore it and head towards his seats. Just as he sat down, the students suddenly grouped at his desk and start bombarding questions to him.
"Asher-kun, how are you? You've been in the medical room for two weeks. Is everything alright now?"
"Valentine-kun, that was awesome IS you've had! Is that your personal IS? Which company made it?!"
"Valentine-san, what kind of training did you do to pilot that way?! It's amazing for someone who started this year with less experienced can fight like seniors!"
Asher was taken aback by this...treatment. There are some similar questions asked by other students as well. He thinks it's best to entertain them before things got worst.
"Well, for my well-being. I've recovered now after I've finished my physical rehabilitation. So, I'm fine now. Thank you for the concerns. Regarding my IS, well is not a true personalized IS since it's just a modified version of Rafale Revive based on my preference that's not even complete. As for training, I had help from Charles with IS theory and mechanics. For my part, let's say I used my imagination." Asher replied,
"Imagination?" A student asked,
"Yes, it may sound childish or illogical. It's true practice and training plays a big part in piloting skills. But for me, the most important is your imagination." Asher said,
"For example, how you move your IS? Will you prioritize flying or ground maneuver? What kind of actions need to do when you're in a certain situation? For example, when your opponent using a sword tried to attack you. Will you dodge or parry it? When you dodge, will you shot with guns or melee weapon or tackle it? It's just like those pro-sports players where they imagine and simulate in their mind what actions need to take. It's best to have something planned even if you know nothing about your opponent or no training rather than being freeze up in the arena from panic." Asher replied.
"But won't there be times things won't go as a plan?" Another student asked,
"That is inevitable no matter what, unexpected will happened. Personally, when that happens, I'll do everything I can without regret." Asher replied,
Before other students ask, the classroom door slides open and saw Ichika entered the classroom. The classroom fell into silence once again. There are some rumors after their match they're not on good terms etc ever since then. But those two had just crushed it.
"There you are! Jeez, I'm trying to get you from the medical room. But you were not there. You alright now?" Ichika said,
"Oh, my bad. Well, let's say I'm back to normal but avoid excessive activity. Doctor's order." Asher said,
"I see, well glad you've discharged. Want to have lunch together later?" Ichika asked,
"Sure, might as well catch up on what I've missed these past two weeks," Asher said,
"Well, mostly homework from Chifuyu-nee from what I heard," Ichika replied. Asher immediately face-desk after hearing that. He wondered what he had done to deserve this. With that, the homeroom started with Chifuyu and Yamada-sensei entered. Yamada-sensei asked about Asher's condition, to which he replied with usuals.
Today's class seems to have no practical classes, except for the one missing in the previous two weeks. As planned, Asher and Ichika had lunch together. Which includes Houki, Charlotte, Cecilia, Rin, and Laura joined as well. Asher then witnesses the usual Ichika misfortune with those girls. Somehow, Laura declared Ichika as her wife. He wondered if Laura Bodewig knows the correct term to refer to Ichika is husband than the wife. But he doesn't want to comment.
'The best way to handle this situation is just being silent.' Asher said as he chews his ramen. When he looked at Charlotte, he just remembered something.
"Ah, Charlot-I mean Charles."
"Call her name, penguin. We've already known about her disguise etc. Look at the uniform she's wearing, is the female ones." Rin said as he points her chopstick at Charlotte.
"Huh? When did this happening?!" Asher asked,
"Well, when you hospitalized. I was absent-minded and didn't pay much attention to my surroundings when heading towards the dormitory bath. Oh, the ban for boys using the public bath has lifted, and well...Ichika-kun and the girls saw me, and that's happened." Charlotte sigh. She continued that the academy had explained her circumstances, and things were fine since then. Asher refrains himself asking if Ichika had entered with girls for a bath or something else.
"Although, some raised question is Mr. Valentine did anything shameless towards her," Cecile said,
"No! Asher-kun didn't do anything indecent to me! He's the care and kind enough to help me despite my circumstance and offered help to me- Ack!" Charlotte stood up during her outburst and immediately sat down, embarrassing herself.
"Well, if that's the case. Where's my room assignment this time?" Asher asked,
"Oh, the teacher said the extra room still in development, so they said it's ok to remain as it is," Ichika said, Asher sweatdrop. Did he wonder how the heck that makes any sense?
"Still, I find it disbelieve you two still in good terms after that match. From what I heard that this blueberry has been humiliating my wife after I was defeated." Laura said, calling Asher as blueberry. Seriously, what's with the new nickname Asher wondered.
"Ah, well. Let's say what Asher did open my eyes a little, and thanks to him, I have a goal in my mind. Although, that was the first time for me to see Asher's being so mad." Ichika said,
"Oh? Plan to get revenge? Isn't that supposed to be my revenge since I've lost. Besides, it's not my fault that I feel so disappointed that time." Asher replied as he continues to chew his ramen normally.
"No way, you're the winner back then if weren't for...well your IS are incomplete anyway with many bugs based on what Charlotte said. Oh, and I've withdrawn myself from the tournament, so we're tied. This time I'll train and study to repay for our rematch." Ichika said.
"Yes, Ichika-kun had been training and studying lately to improve himself," Charlotte said,
"I see. Well, good luck. I don't plan to lose again." Asher said as he raised his left hand to fist bump at Ichika's.
"Ah~the beauty of sibling love~," Cecilia said, both boys sweatdrop at the remarks. It does sound kind of wrong in a lot of ways for whoever listened to it.
"Well, it's not like Asher never gotten mad at me before. Middle-school is the worst." Ichika sigh,
"I can still make you work harder, you know," Asher said as he slurps down the ramen. Ichika shuddered from the thoughts. Sometimes he thinks that Asher got influence by Chifuyu-nee one way or another, and it's scary to have two Chifuyu shadows at the same time.
"Oh, Charlotte. Sorry for those two weeks of absence. I was thinking of investing my time in the development of FC Revive..." Asher apology to Charlotte as he wanted to finish the prototype design in their first-year. They need a lot of time to test FC Revive before Charlotte completes her mission given by her father to produce the third generation IS.
"Oh about that, there's a surprised for it," Charlotte said as she giggles. He wondered what does she mean by that? For whatever reason, Laura keeps glaring at Asher during the entire lunchtime. Asher was wondering if she's still mad from being defeated or something else? With that, they returned to class, and homeroom continues as usual until after school.
Asher stood in front of the consultation room to meet with Chifuyu inside. Frankly, he's afraid to go inside wondered what kind of torture he's going to get soon? But staying out here and escape will make it worst. He swallowed his saliva, proceed to knock on the door before being called to enter. After he opened the door, he saw his step-sister sitting on the sofa couch looking stern as always. Asher entered the room and ordered to sit down on the couch facing her.
"First of all, congratulations on your discharge. Frankly, you had caused many worries from students and teachers alike after that situation." Chifuyu sigh and continued,
"I get straight to the point, what did you do to cause that much damage to your body? We've investigated your IS wreckage and found an unknown system used during your match against Ichika. Even Kousaka-sensei did not know about it." Chifuyu asked,
"Sigh, the system I used is something that increased the machine's reaction speeds which used in my world's. In Gunpla Battle, as we called, many systems can power-up the Gunpla's performance as a trump card depends on the situation. However, the thing is that it's applicable on a plastic model in the Gunpla Battle system. Mine's is just a copy theory called EXAM system to apply to IS, but it's untested, and the result is too dangerous to used without countermeasure." Asher replied,
"Then is it possible to be implemented once countermeasures are found?" Chifuyu asked,
"Even so, no. The only way I know theoretically is the use of suppressant drugs. Which I don't recommend at all, besides I'm thinking of scrapping any related system. Using a system that provides superhuman traits regularly like that will destroy the pilot and IS instead." Asher replied,
"I see. I'm glad that you're thinking of halting that EXAM system as you called. It will be a problem if that system is discovered and used recklessly like certain someone I know." Chifuyu said as Asher flinched by it.
"Hahaha, right. That was my fault. Though, thanks to that, I got an alternative idea for it. Don't worry, actually it is pretty safe to use." Asher quickly said it before Chifuyu tried to roast him alive.
"You did know that the class tournament is monitored by various companies and international dignitaries for scouting skilled seniors? Some of them had shown interest in that EXAM system you've created. A system that may overpower the personal IS machines are hard to escape by those who are tempted by it." Chifuyu said,
Asher scratching at the back of his head admitted he never thought about that. Using a system that enables to boost the performance of IS units are too eye-catching for them. Even if he manages to find a way to complete the system. When the word of it is gone out to the global news, there will be uproars of demands to be applicable for all IS and caused major changes for the future IS in chaos if one day it entered military division.
"Yeah, that kind of escape my mind. All the more reason not to continue that system anymore." Asher sigh,
"If you understand, that's fine. Seriously, every single one of you only knows how to cause much trouble. However, I'm glad that you're mange to solve some of them despite being a troublemaker yourself." Chifuyu sigh,
"Oh right, the extra rooms had been completed. So you can start to move out tonight. Ichika had help moving your things in your new room when you're hospitalized, so no need to worry about packing." Chifuyu reminded,
"Is it? Well, it's about time. I started to wonder if I'm going to stay with the opposite sex for the whole highschool year. If I was any guy, I might jump on them. Just kidding." Asher said,
"Oh? Does that mean you dared to 'jump' on me?" Chifuyu asked while glaring at Asher. The boy immediately shook his head and said he won't have a death wish. With that, she dismisses him ended that he should go see Kousaka-sensei as per request.
"Seriously, teenagers these days." Chifuyu sigh, however, she somehow felt regretted when Asher said he won't 'jump' on her. She immediately shook her head. Why would she think of that?
'Great, I started to become weird. Urgh, maybe I hit the gym and bash the sandbag.' Chifuyu mentally take note of herself and continued with her work.
Meanwhile, Asher is on the way towards the garage. As he entered the room he used to go that he saw Kousaka-sensei together with Charlotte discussing stuff. He noticed theres a huge capsule thing, probably that stored IS, he never seen one during previous visits before. Both of them saw him and greeted him.
"Ah, Asher-kun. It's great to see you again. Boy, you're one piece of work. You've wrecked out the IS no one has ever done, and some of the company had an eye on you that wanted to purchase the FC Revive even though the IS are not even complete." Kousaka-sensei said,
"Well, tough luck for them as I had never intended to sell out anything related to FC Revive. Besides, this project is basically for Charlotte according to our deal." Asher said,
"Eh?" Charlotte asked,
"Oi-oi, I would never get this far without your assistance as well, Charlotte. Besides, didn't I said that I help you out regarding your family circumstances? So it's obvious the FC Revive production will belong to you. Leavng one for me to use is enough honestly." Asher said,
Charlotte begin to fluster, she didn't expected Asher willingly given her the full right of FC Revive production and ownership without any compensation. She force Asher to at minimum keep 50% profit once the Dunois Cooperation begin mass produce and on market because the IS existed due to blood and sweat from Asher.
Asher finally gave in and agreed, truthfully he wanted to stay out of public eye so that no one will pry into him as a creator of it. He didn't expect Charlotte forced him to take some profit when there's market, that surprised him.
"Well then, since it's decided. We have some surprises for you, Asher-kun." Kousaka-sensei said as she clapped her hand for attention.
"Speaking of surprise, you mention it before, Charlotte. What was it?" Asher can't help but asked.
"He-he, you'll see in a moment. Kousaka-sensei, if you please." Charlotte gesture at Kousaka-sensei who respond with a nod. The teacher pressed a button, the capsule opened and reveal a purple black IS standing tall as it pulled out showing full view of it.
The IS seem clad on dummy doll to allow full view of the unit. It was colour with black and purple just like the way he wants. The head was fitted with freen visor similar to prototype, while the torso instead of full bare body like usual it was fitted with a breast guard for extra protection.
Asher look at the back and was surprised it was fully redesign the booster into a simple backpack armed with a foldable cannon launcher on the left and missiles on the right of the backpack. The skirt redesign similar to standard mobile suit's skirt, while the legs, arm, and shoulder are remain as Rafale Revive and FC Revive Prototype.
"T-This is?" Asher can't help to ask but his word unable to say out fully due to shock.
"Yes, this is the completed FC Revice specially for you, the design that you've wanted. We've also complete the shield that you've wanted. Seriously, you're the first who design a breast guard and a shield for IS despite having Absolute Defense system. Oh right, we've also done the weapon system, all that's left is the BWS system to complete." Kousaka-sensei explained.
"We think its good idea to finished it as the celebration of your discharge, are you mad?" Charlotte asked as she press both of index finger together.
"Mad? Hell no! I can't believe you two able to complete in such short time!" Asher feeling very happy now, how he wish that today is his birthday instead, it will be the best gift ever.
"With the help of your AI, AIDA. She helped out a lot more than we do with those data she collected. Oh right, the IS core used on the prototype is still intact so its even more easy to fit in base on your combat data. Charlotte help out as well including being a test pilot." Kousaka-sensei said,
"Thanks everyone, this is awesome celebration. Can we start now? I want to give a swing!" Asher can't hide his excitement, he wanted to test it out now. But Kousaka-sensei told him to have field test tomorrow as it's getting late which cause Asher to dropped his shoulder in disappointment. Asher then told her that he started to stay in his room alone now that it's ready, Charlotte felt a little sad to know that she won't stay together with same room and she just received that she's assigned with Houki as well.
Asher headed to the new room assigned to him, when he opened the door the room is quite spacious for single room. Welp, at least he can relax by himself and sleep better from now on. It's really hard to relax when a girl is staying with you when not in relationship.
"Congratulation on your recovery." The voice come from a monitor hanged on the wall, the screen later shown the familiar pyramid.
"Hi, AIDA. Thanks for everything you've done." Asher said as he landed himself on the bed, relaxing.
"It's nothing, besides it was Miss Charlotte's idea in the first thing." Aida referring to the completion of FC Revive.
"Yeah, I was surprised. Anyway, I better take shower and then go to bed for tomorrow. Good night." Asher then head to shower, AIDA then shut off the monitor display and headed towards the underground facility.
"Completion of FC Revive has finalized, with only left BWS and combat data to acquire for complete." AIDA noted, it then opened a display of certain image and information.
"Current status of Mobile Suits: Fascinator Alpha, complete. All that's left is to development of suitable arsenal according to current performance and combat data from FC Revive to be reviewed. Mr. Asher, your surprised is not complete yet." AIDA reported, the facility light shine upon the fully build Fascinator Alpha, the exact copy of Asher's first Gunpla standing tall as titan awaiting it's master to bring it to life.
And...CUT!
OK, frankly I'm not 100% with the chapter just like 80+% as I'm trying not to follow too much on cannon (I don't want it be copy paste story with just add OC kind), but I not going to complaint much. Originally, I wanted to make a scene where Asher got hospitalized and work on rehabilitation and Ichika gone emo etc, but I can't express it much after for so long, so I had to rewrite it again as time skip due to my own incapability. Sorry for those who anticipated it and look forward to that due to my lack of skill.
Now that the Mobile Suit is complete, I can say from here on out things be different well not major yet.
Until then, see ya and stay safe.