Hello everyone. It's been a while. My apologies for that. But after work and so on, things got busy at my place.
After I got employed and I was done with the other bits, I was occupied with my other fics, which is luckily finished.
So right now, we got two chapters coming up, right after the other one. So here we go. I hope you all will enjoy the ride.
As for the numbers in this chapter. We have 111 reviews which is great. We also got 154 favorites which is awesome for me and 170 followers. Mild growth each time but it's growth. So there is that.
The reasons for the delay are because the requester wanted to add a few more things to this chapter. So instead of the 24th of October, we post this the 25th.
Which is a fitting date for me.
Anniversary of the Graduated Student and the Irish street punk. It's what it is.
When I was writing this, my laptop seemed to give out. I guess I must invest in something else, but I can't blame the machine. Nearly three years old, and I have used it pretty hard. It did its service pretty well.
Now for the guests reviews of last time. I am happy you guys listened to me for once.
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Glad that you liked it so far. Ichika will shock you in the next chapter. That much I can tell you. The girls in class won't be the only surprise. The mindset is easy for characters like them. They just don't learn.
Some self-reflection sucks but it's what they don't do. The dream will become more clear in this chapter. I can tell you that.
You're onto something and don't worry. The other reviewers I can reply to via pm's as long that works but with you, I have to use this system. Not that it's bad. Just a thing.
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I finished the first chapter a while ago but mainly waiting for my to read it and now I'm thinking of rewriting it. So it will be a bit longer especially since classes are back.
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Thank you
Openings song. Through the fire and the flames.
0:00 – 0:18
The opening begins as Minato Sahashi is surrounded by his Sekirei, such as Musubi, Kusano, Matsu, Tsukiumi, Kazehana, and Kagari. Next, Minato, Musubi, and Tsukiumi are shown on the blue background. Kagari and Kazehana are shown on the pink background, Matsu and Kusano are shown in the yellow Uzume and Chiho on the cyan background.
0:18 – 0:27
(Then, the Title Scene displays the name of the fic is shown. Brave New World)
0:27 – 0:38
In the next scene, Minato and his Sekirei harem run towards the edge of Shinto Teito during the sunrise. Minato's four first Sekireis happily express themselves as if they're jumping towards Minato in joy, Kazehana drinking her sake with Kagari being cool with Minato with them, and Uzume entertains Chiho with her outfit.
On a cold winter morning
In the time before the light
The next scene is that Yukari and Shiina spend time in the cafe alone together.
In flames of Death's eternal reign
We ride towards the fight
The moment Seo begins to flirt with another woman, Hikari gives him a shocking treatment while Hibiki standby by.
When the darkness has fallen down
And the times are tough, alright
After that, we see Ichika Orimura is shown as he's walking with his backpack in the rain.
The sound of evil laughter falls
Around the world tonight
Ichika's reflecting on how he was badly treated by Chifuyu and his IS girls, especially Houki.
Fighting hard, fighting on for the steel
Through the wastelands evermore
However, in this version, we get to see Chifuyu and Houki are in silhouette.
The scattered souls will feel the hell
Bodies wasted on the shores
Couldn't bear it any longer, he begins to run and trip.
On the blackest plains in Hell's domain
We watch them as they go
Down into the deep sadness with one tear comes out from his eye, Minato arrives with the umbrella and give him a hand to get Ichika back up.
Through the fire and pain and once again we know
In the first version, Minato and Musubi are then seen battling Hayato Mikogami and No.43, Yomi, in the first version.
So now we fly ever free
We're free before the thunderstorm
Though Yomi seemed to be easy to handle than last time, Musubi gains the upper hand and ultimately defeated Yomi.
On towards the wilderness
Our quest carries on
Then Ichika has been chased by his pursuers and runs into Minato and his Sekirei harem, who are willing to protect Ichika.
Far beyond the sundown
Far beyond the moonlight
Deep inside our hearts and all our souls
The pursuers who chases Ichika turns out to be none other than his older sister, Chifuyu, and his IS harem in the silhouette, then appears, wanting to capture Ichika. Implying they plan to make Ichika come back to the IS Academy by force.
So far away we wait for the day
For the lives, all so wasted and gone
We can see Ichika's evolution, as he's changed from a little kid to the middle school age, and then his current age.
We feel the pain of a lifetime lost in a thousand days
Through the fire and the flames, we carry on
Rapid events happen during this section.
Then Tabane floats into the atmosphere, and the world is shown. Then Miya Asama is seen at Maison Izumo with Takehito lying in her lap. The song ends with the main characters in four-colored hexagon background (dark blue for Minato, Musubi and Tsukiumi; pink for Kagari, and Kazehana; yellow for Kusano and Matsu, cyan for Uzume and Chiho).
Started on 21/10/2020
Ended on 25/10/2020
But I never have felt, no I never have felt this way before,
I'm looking down on my body below,
I lie asleep in the midst of a dream,
Is it now could it be that the angel of death has come for me?
Ichika wasn't sure how his dream went, but he couldn't shake the feeling that those dreams had a real meaning.
But what could they mean? That was a good question.
"Ichika?" His musing came undone as Minato shook him. The friendly smile of his brother came into sight, and the Knight relaxed a bit.
"Are you okay?" The boy shrugged but decided to tell Minato what he dreamt of. Or instead what he could remember of it.
"Yeah, I am fine. I just had a weird dream last night." The entire Flock turned to Ichika, who was now feeling the prying eyes at him.
"Dream? What sort of dream?" Matsu asked while she adjusted her glasses.
"Dreams are important to us. It's how big brother found me." Kusano remarked. The past went back to her. The dreams of that all happened.
"It's true. Dreams can make a lot of this." Musubi said while she ruffled Ichika's hair.
"Did you have a dream about us? Naughty boy." Uzume winked at him, and Ichika just deadpanned at them.
"I didn't. Uzume, it wasn't about you. I don't remember that much from that dream. But it's still nagging me." Minato nodded to Ichika. Now, he was interested.
"What do you remember of that dream, Ichika?"
"Only a few things. The color of blue, a cat, and rushing water. That was about it. And this. The feeling of maliciousness and mischief." Ichika closed his tale, and all the eyes went from him to the Waterdere.
"What? I haven't dreamt about Ichika. Are thou out of your minds?" Ichika was quick to back her up. Miya had the ladle ready in case it was needed to calm the rowdy birds down.
"It wasn't Tsukiumi. I am sure of that. While she uses water as power, she lacks the color of blue. Plus, the attitude of whatever it was that I dreamt of. But Tsukiumi, I have a question for you."
The woman waited for his question in curiosity.
"Can you summon water? Like in a wall of it, rushing up or down?"
"Sure, that is no problem for me. Did that happen in your dream?" Ichika scratched his cheek. Thundering water was a part of it, but if it came from a wall or a waterfall? Ichika couldn't remember that.
"I think so, yeah. I got some ideas. Can we do that?" He looked at his plate. It was still full. Miya would never forgive him if they would just leave the plate empty.
"After breakfast." He conceded, and Miya nodded at him. The rest went back to eating. Conversing with Minato about the days and Ichika began to settle in more. The Sekirei had grown so used to him that they didn't even seem that excited around him.
Which suited him fine.
Outside, he was ready for Tsukiumi. The girls raised an eyebrow as he had changed into a swimming trunk. Minato wasn't that much larger than him, so it wasn't an issue to borrow on.
"Ichika, what hast thee planned?"
"Tsukiumi, you said you could make a water wall, right?" The woman nodded. Her pregnancy hadn't great effects on her so that she could practice her power. But what had that Ichika boy planned?
"Yes. That is no problem."
"Great, can you make one for me?" She obeyed, and water rushed through.
"He's going to jump through that wall, right?" Uzume joked while the group looked at the two.
Ichika began to race to it, and he did. Despite the high-speed current, he made its way through it. Tsukiumi looked mildly surprised while the Flock looked at Uzume.
"What? I was joking."
Chiho shook her head as she nestled herself in a lap. Kusano pouted as the Ashikabi girl had chosen Minato's. Kazehana had picked that up, and the Green Girl was softly placed in her lap.
Uzume rolled her eyes but found that Musubi had put her head in her lap. Not that she minded. The Veiled Sekirei began to go over the Miko's. Her hair had to grow quite a bit. Musubi, with her long hair, she might like that.
Matsu sat down with her arms crossed. This Ichika was something. If Minato would allow her, she might do some experiments on her. Ichika wasn't normal. That much was a given.
If you could pilot the Infinite Stratos as male, you weren't normal.
"Tsukiumi, could you please amp up the current?"
Matsu stood corrected. Ichika was insane.
"If that is thy wish." She did, and Ichika again threw himself through the current. He ran back in the cold water. Good thing it was already hot. The summer had begun to get hotter. It wasn't even 10 in the morning, and it was already 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).
Kagari came back with bags of popcorn. Minato gratefully took one but handed his over to Kusano.
Musubi cracked open one eye.
"Do you think that Ichika wants to spar with me, again?" Minato turned to her.
"Too hot for that. Musubi, wait until it gets less hot, and it has less risk."
Kazehana giggled at Minato's reaction.
"Protective. You think that Ichika will seduce us?" Minato shook his head but kept his eyes on the Wind Woman. The look made that clear to her.
"I am protective of another reason. You all carry a child. If you can avoid risks, I will take it. I don't want anything to happen to you."
Minato took his role as an upcoming father seriously. If the interactions with Kusano were one thing to go on, and this now, the girls were fortunate with him.
That he was a bit protective of them now was a thing they would have to get used to. Not that the Sekirei blamed him for that. He was always pretty responsible. Tsukiumi had to get used to Ichika, flinging himself through the streams.
"Can you change it?" Tsukiumi looked baffled at his request. Ichika softly laughed. He had to explain it.
"The stream goes from up to down. Can you change it from down to upwards?" The Waterdere smiled at Ichika, but she found it no problem.
'This young man. What an excellent man he is.' Ichika just smashed himself through it. Sure, she wouldn't drive up the water to the degree that it would hurt Ichika, although it hurts.
The pilot wasn't one that minded a bit of discomfort. Suppose the grunts were a thing to go on. After the wall, Ichika avoided the shots that she aimed at him. The blasts and arrows went at him, yet Ichika avoided her.
The rule was that he had to tape her on the nose to indicate the stop. For the rest of the family, they switched up. Kusano was sitting in Minato's lap, Chiho went to take a nap with Uzume. Matsu retired herself to her room; Kagari took a book. When the heat was off, Musubi switched with Ichika for training.
Minato had a hard time guessing where the stamina and energy came from. Chifuyu wasn't normal. He knew that much.
Miya was looking at Ichika with a hint of interest. Despite the hours of training, Ichika wasn't calming down. He wasn't normal. That much was true. Yet, despite the same blood as Chifuyu, he wasn't nearly as strong.
The word failure wasn't a word that she liked, but it wasn't clear what Ichika was. Incomplete was a word. When Tsukiumi switched with Musubi, she was exhausted. Regulating your power was a far more strenuous task for her compared to cutting loose.
After a long kiss (where Minato closed Kusano's eyes), she felt that her energy returned. For a bit.
"I am going to bathe. Thy brother got stamina." And with that, Tsukiumi left. Minato's eyes bored themselves into her ass. Tsukiumi was exhausted.
Undressing, she was happy that no one was around now. Stretching herself, she found that her body was strained. The holding back did a lot on her.
She found that Ichika was a well-trained young man. Even she thought that Ichika would make one excellent Ashikabi.
He was polite, friendly, hardworking (maybe a bit too much), and a good talk.
But above all, he looked away when the girls were in a state of undress. Ichika couldn't be labeled a pervert.
He didn't hold a candle compared to Matsu, Uzume, and Kazehana. Even her dear husband had grown more perverted.
'Those IS girls. I don't get it. Ichika is one good boy.' Laying down, Tsukiumi craned her head.
'If anything, he would be wasted on those girls.' She chuckled as she realized that despite all things, she had a lot in common with them.
One in particular. That Laura girl.
'A bride. Come on. Even I knew the proper term.' Ichika had joked that the Sekirei were ruining him.
In some regards, she found it enjoyable to spoil her little 'brother.'
'Those girls. Ichika has too much potential. None of them are suited.'
A smile formed on her lips, and a promise was made that no one heard.
Tsukiumi would protect Ichika. Together with her sisters, she would.
In the mud fight that ensued, Musubi used her footing to place herself.
Unlike her usual gym outfit, she was wearing a swimsuit. Ichika still had his trunks on.
"I do wonder how you guys are friends. Despite all differences." Kazehana asked as she laid back, watching the scene of Musubi dancing around Ichika. Minato continued to use Kusano as a giant cat. Long she remained asleep, Ichika could work with that.
"We do have our differences. Our age for starters." Minato said as Ichika tackled Musubi to the ground. Or at least he tried as she grabbed him from behind and took him up like a ragdoll.
"But Ichika and I got our similarities. Like the stuff with mom and his sister. The fact we both are calmer compared to our sisters." Ichika didn't drool as Musubi held him in a hold. Her breasts were pressing against his back, which made for a pleasurable experience.
Suppose she wasn't trying to break him. Calculating his kick, Ichika slammed at her knee. It wasn't much pain, but the grip loosened enough so he could swipe the girl over his body. Racing down, he grabbed her arm and pulled her in a hook. Grabbing over his shoulder, Musubi made sure not to use too much pressure.
"And the fact that we just work. If we didn't have the Infinite Stratos or I didn't have Sekirei, we might have run into each other." Minato wouldn't fight with Ichika like Musubi, but his brain had proven to be indispensable.
That answer made Kazehana smile. She got next to him and kissed her Ashikabi.
"You can't watch over him all the time. It's not your job, Ashikabi." Pulling her closer, Minato grinned at her.
"I know. But there was no one to help me, Sekirei. So as long as I can, I will help Ichika." Sure, it was a stopgap, but he wouldn't leave Ichika out there alone.
When Ichika was safe, and he could look out for himself, that would be when Minato would let Ichika go.
But that was all for later. Right now, the sun had begun to set down. In the end, Ichika laid defeated on the floor. Minato just walked up to him.
"Good thing those trousers were already tarred because now I can throw them away." A snort escaped Ichika.
"Well, maybe you can keep them. To do the Sekirei in." Minato barked a laugh, but he took Ichika up by his arms.
"You need a bath." With a whiff under his shoulders, Minato felt that might be needed for him. That smell was bad for him.
"The same can be said for me. Miya, can I bathe with him?" The Pillar nodded to the two. µ
"Sure thing. I'll keep the others out." With that, Minato dragged Ichika to the bath.
"Exhausted? You have been fighting for hours?"
Ichika took off the trousers while Minato changed as well. Neither of the two made a massive show of being naked. They were both boys, and they didn't hang on each other.
"I am fine—no better sleeping pill. Besides, I don't like wasting time. Schoolwork isn't as important as being strong." Minato raised an eyebrow. Ichika scrubbed his own body. He winced on a rough patch where Tsukiumi hit him.
"True, but wouldn't it be better to fight with your Infinite Stratos?" Minato dumped water over him, and he was ready for a good bath.
"Matsu still got Byakushiki. Besides, it doesn't matter too much. My body is strong, and it will help out my own strength." Minato shrugged and strolled to the bath. It wasn't too hot water, which was great with the stuff. The girls would go later.
As long they didn't drag it out, the boys were allowed to go first. Taking a bath at the same time wasn't allowed. And well, with Ichika around, the girls didn't want that Ichika saw them naked.
On purpose.
After not too long, Ichika and Minato found new clothes at the exit. Better than their usual ones. The two males rolled their eyes but were grateful.
"Bath is free," Minato said as he walked back into the living room. The girls all turned to him, and after they got treated to a light show, Ichika and Minato sat down. Takehito nodded to the two but continued to remain focused on the newspaper. The doors were open to allow the cold air of the night to cool the house down.
The guys could hear the sound and splashing. It was clear that the girls had fun in the bath. Still, neither of the two thought of taking a peek.
Minato because he had seen them naked before and Ichika because he found no reason to do so with his 'sisters-in-law.' Plus, Miya would kill them. Their stomachs rumbled when they could smell it.
Ichika found that the Sekirei had many good qualities. Not taking hours in your bath was a thing he would chalk up to another good point.
During dinner, Ichika had almost forgotten about the dream.
But the dream didn't forget about him.
In the dream
Walking in darkness, Ichika found himself lost. It wasn't pure darkness, But he didn't see anything up in the sky. There was no moon or skies. He was almost tempted to piss, so he knew if he was upside or down.
"Oh, you have returned." Turning around, Ichika didn't see it, but the Blue Cat passed by. Ichika took one deep breath.
"I am happy. I was bored without my toy." Ichika gritted his teeth. He's looking over his arm; the bracelet was gone.
"I am not your toy. What do you want from me?" The rushing water began to fear Ichika. He saw a giant wall of water. Ichika just ran through that. The voice was shocked.
"What? How did you?" Ichika smirked at it and began to run away. The direction didn't matter as long he was out of the crazy girl that was after him.
"Tsukiumi's water is rougher. Learn from that woman."
Out the dream.
Ichika woke back up, and when he saw the ceiling, he realized where he was. Again, the dream was clear—water, blue, and cat. But now, he remembers the voice.
It was familiar, though. Uzume often spoke like that. But unlike the teasing of the Veiled Sekirei, it carried that hint of maliciousness in it.
The days quickly melted in the summer heat.
Minato had his homework and couldn't play with Ichika. Not that it hurt. The Sekirei were happy (and maybe did enjoy) to have Ichika around them so they could spend their time with him.
Despite being elemental types, Kazehana and Homura trained with Ichika. Not using their powers, though but giving him theory tips.
Kusano was also enjoying the contact; She loved taking Ichika on shopping trips. Minato grew mighty fond of the little Sekirei.
The other Sekirei were also feeling the same about the male pilot.
Jokes went around; some platonic comfort was cool. Even hugs and a peck on the cheek or forehead was okay. Minato didn't mind that. The trust that he felt for Ichika was there.
Mainly because he engaged in the contact.
The Sekirei even allowed the two boys to share a drink when they looked at the sun.
At the Infinite Stratos girls and their homework.
Despite tackling the monster head-on, the homework was still one horror to deal with. Rin had been blocking for hours and she still hadn't been closer. She just sat on her desk while glaring at the homework.
She was nearly done on it. A call caused her out of her musing. Before long, she just took it.
"Hello." She asked. It wouldn't be Ichika, she knew that. But it still could be.
"Rin, my girl. How you been?" A small smile found its way on her face.
"Hello, dad. I'm fine. Thanks for asking. How are things in China?" She could practically hear him smile.
"Things are fine. One hot summer here. So how is Ichika?"
"He's out dad. Haven't seen him that much."
"Ah, pity. So is your homework? Finished." Rin could feel the sweat running down her back. She began to nervously laugh.
"Sure daddy, I sure did." She heard him laugh.
"That's good to hear. I'll chat with you later." Nervously, she shut down the phone. It was a white lie. She was nearly done. There wasn't anything she could do. When this was over, she at least had it all sorted out.
She wasn't the only one who was nearly done.
Charlotte was done. She was so done. The horror was finally done. She had finished her homework. Laura was of the same mind. Finally, it was done. Both of the girls just shared a look.
"Bed?"
"Bed." Both collapsed in their cat pajamas. Laura wouldn't protest on wearing those for a change. Sleep was the only thing she wanted now.
A few rooms further, one was learning hard lessons.
"My, Cecilia, where did you learn this?" Chelsea enjoyed teasing her master as Cecilia had learned a ton. She would never allow her mistress to set one foot in the kitchen. They had to spend more time there in the beginning years but now, she was finally learning how to cook and clean. It was great.
"I learned it from a demon." The other homework was nearly done as well. She collapsed in her bed. She only needed one more day.
Houki stayed in the shrine during the summer as she was done with it. She had been out training for hours after the homework was done.
She sliced her sword as she practiced her body and getting done now. Sitting behind a chair for hours, she was now finally done.
"I hope that next semester will be easier." The aunt was adamant about looking over what Houki wrote down. Why did those idiots think it was good to amp the difficulty so much?
English wasn't her best subject either. Neither was it her brother's best subject. It was a thing that Houki got.
And calling her older niece, was out of the question. No one had seen Tabane ever since the incident. And despite all things, that might be for the best. Yukiko wondered about Ichika. It seemed that the boy had quite a few secrets
Back at the Sekirei.
On the last day, Ichika had requested to keep their schedules open.
The Sekirei, Minato, and Takehito had given Ichika the best summer the boy ever had.
And the most stable month and ten-day he had in a long time.
So it was only right that he should repay them.
"Okay, Ichika? You got something planned?"
On the question of Takehito, Ichika showed the tickets. Passing them around with a flier, the girls looked excited for that.
"A water park?"
The flier was passed around, and the girls got pretty excited.
"I hope you guys will like to go out because you have been excellent hosts for me. So I want to repay this. Also, in the evening, there is a festival. Maybe we can go there as well." The answer didn't come unanimously, but it carried the same.
It was one yes.
If only they knew that they had some unwanted guests who would also come by.
It was easy to travel with Sekirei through the sky as Musubi and Miya carried Minato and Takehito. Ichika had his own means of transportation. Matsu hadn't done that much to Byakushiki besides adding one large battery. It made fighting in Reiraku Byakuya a bit easier.
Minato just shook his head. Ichika would pack the bracelet safely away when they were at the pool.
"Pretty large place," Matsu remarked.
"Let's just get inside and see what they have to offer.
If only they at the entrance a little bit longer. They might have known that they weren't the only ones there.
Five girls met up.
Houki had gotten a ticket from her aunt. After the extended stay at the shrine, she helped out a ton, but now, she wanted to go and have some fun on her last day.
If only she had Ichika around. After the festival and how that went, she didn't go out or look for him. She had stayed at home, taking care of the shrine.
"What are you doing here?" She got asked as she was pulled out of her musing. In front of her face stood, Lingyin 'Rin' Huang. The girl was dressed for the summer.
"I can ask you the same thing," Houki said as she glared at her rival. She hadn't seen Rin ever since the cleanup.
"What are you doing here?"
"That is my line." The haughty voice made their skin crawl as Houki looked over Rin and the Chinese Girl turned over her shoulder. Cecilia Alcott was dressed in a light summer dress.
"Right back at you," Rin said as she glared at Cecilia.
"Tokyo is where Ichika went. That was what Orimura-sensei told us." Houki had half a heart to tell them that Ichika had taken refuge in Minato's place. And it wouldn't be easy to persuade him to come out.
"That is true, but it doesn't explain why you three girls are here after my wife?" Their heads turned to Cecilia's right.
Charlotte Dunois and Laura Bodewig were standing there. She was also dressed in summer clothes. Laura wore a black shirt while Charlotte had chosen a beige one with hints of the same short dress.
"Looks like we're all here." She sighed and shared a look with Laura. They might as well tell them.
"Ichika is behind those walls." The French pilot dropped one bomb on them.
"What did you say?" Cecilia wanted to hear that line.
"You aren't kidding?" Rin was next.
"He's here?" Houki looked at the walls.
The next second they all ran for the hallway. Security could look from the cameras. They would have a field day with this group.
Meanwhile, inside, Ichika wasn't aware of the grave danger. Changing into his swimsuit, Minato had provided him with a better one. Takehito was also wearing swimming trunks. Despite being asleep for over a decade, the scientist was still in good shape.
"I am glad the girls kept their swimsuits." Minato joked as the boys walked in.
"Damn, we got this all to ourselves." Takehito looked around, and the place was huge. There were water slides, torrents, large pools with seats on.
"I take you like it."
"We sure do," Thus, turning around, the three males were greeted by the beauty of the Sekirei.
Musubi had chosen a pink one, and she had her hair tied up in twin tails. It hugged her tight. That was a recurring theme.
"You like this?" Minato gave a thumbs-up.
Tsukiumi had a blue one that had a bit more modesty. It was light blue, and she had her hair tied up.
"Minato, what do you think?" The Ashikabi nodded to her with a smile.
"It's pretty fitting on you." Kazehana winked at the two boys.
"Oh, and what does our dear Ashikabi-kun think of my swimsuit?" Flexing her arms, she gave the two a great look at their cleavage.
"You made it through security?" It did fit her well, Ichika admitted. Still, her breasts were more extensive than his sister. Maybe even close to Houki.
Matsu was wearing a yellow one that still showed off her body. Her glasses were gone, and Ichika found that it matched her hair well.
"Like what you see, boys." Ichika smiled at her. Just a friendly one. Kagari was wearing a modest white piece that was okay with her hair. It did show off her figure pretty well. Ichika found that she looked really attractive.
"I hope you two don't mind that I am wearing this?"
Minato smiled at her.
"It suits you well, Kagari."
"Nice pick."
Miya had chosen the same color but was wearing, but she had a purple dress on the underside. Takehito's eyes were glued to it. Kusano was wearing a modest two-piece that tickled on her cute sense. Her big hair waved behind her.
"You can look at me as well, big brothers." Ichika ruffled her hair. Looking up, he was greeted by the sight of Uzume. Why did they dress to kill?
Uzume was wearing a yellow piece that showed quite a bit. Ichika just rolled his eyes at the show.
Chiho was wearing a modest black one piece. It still showed her curves that began to fill out. The two were quiet, and Ichika just gave them a thumbs-up.
Before asking approval, Kusano raced to the pool. With a bomb, she landed in it. Ichika laughed at the show and joined in with her. The grownups shook their heads but joined them; Miya would take a seat next to her husband. They would just watch the scenes. It did tug on their heart to see their beloved attendants leave.
Sure, they made that rule, but it didn't hurt any less.
Minato dived after the two youngest. Musubi and Tsukiumi were right behind them; The Miko cannonballed after them while Tsukiumi dove. Ichika had captured Kusano, who giggled like mad. She demanded a water fight.
So putting her on the shoulders, he eyed Minato. Without waiting for permission, he scooped up Tsukiumi, who made the most adorable sounds. Musubi looked down while Chiho was taken by Uzume, who wanted to join in. Kusano's short arms were one thing, but Ichika moved faster with her.
Meanwhile, Matsu and Kazehana swam behind Minato and Uzume. The two had their targets singled out while Kagari was a bit further away.
She swam between them and underneath them. When Minato and Uzume have pulled away, she knew what happened.
"Matsu, that's unfair." Minato laughed as she pulled her Ashikabi down. Tsukiumi landed further in the pool; She came back up.
"Kazehana, that tickles." Chiho giggled as the woman took the younger girl from Uzume.
The Veiled Sekirei shook her head as Kazehana took the girl on her shoulders. Kusano smiled at her newest opponent.
"Forward loyal mount. We will take them." Ichika moved to her orders.
"At your service." Kazehana took it easy on the two while she winked at Ichika. Chiho took it easy on Kusano.
Meanwhile, they didn't know that there were eyes on them—five pairs of jealous stares.
The IS girls decided to team up to save Ichika from the clutches of the Sekirei. It was also the first time they saw their opponents for the very first time.
Charlotte had her hair in a ponytail, and for a change, she wore a blue bikini. For a while, she wasn't afraid of her chest size, but now she was.
Houki was wearing a red bikini, and despite all things, she kept her ribbon on. She knew that she was a beauty but with someone like Kazehana. She gulped at how she moved around, Ichika.
Rin had gone blue with shock. Of course, she had seen the pictures but to see the giants in real life. It was always one surprise. She was wearing an orange one-piece with her hair in the usual twin tails.
Laura was also wearing a one-piece in the color white. While usually not into the busts' size, she couldn't understand how they could be such warriors despite having those.
Cecilia, like Houki and Charlotte, was wearing a bikini in the color white. She glared at the sight of the Sekirei, who grabbed Ichika from behind and pulled him down. How could they act like that? That carefree, that lecherous.
Matsu pulled him back up, and she laughed loudly as Ichika hugged her. The group then moved to the currents, with the Infinite Stratos girls right behind them. They would find out why Ichika liked them so much.
And they had to save their Knight from the dangerous aliens.
The guy just moved along with the water. The slides could be done later. With only one guy up, it would be fun for them. Or the Sekirei would drag Ichika along. Meanwhile, there was another guest.
On a chair, covered by shade, Chifuyu took off her sunglasses. She wiped her eyes and looked at the group moving. Minato dragged Ichika along while the two chatted. Her little brother was safe. Ironically, it might be the safest place for Ichika when she wasn't around.
"Well, I'll be damned." Ichika was at ease; He didn't even notice his sister. Chifuyu was wearing a blue bikini and some sort of purple shorts. Next to her sat Maya, who was wearing a pink bikini but with a jacket over her.
"Isn't that Ichika-kun?" She saw the rest of the family. Musubi pulled the boy with her arms as Ichika skated over the water. Minato was right behind them with the rest of them.
"Aren't you going to say hi? And is that really Minato Sahashi?" Maya couldn't believe that Ichika wouldn't say anything to his sister. Or at least react to her.
"Nope. I don't think that he will like that. Plus, that harem might do me some serious harm."
"Minato prefers the term flock, young Chifuyu." That voice made Maya gulp, and with a smirk, Ichika's older sister turned her head. She was greeted by the stone-cold face of one Miya Asama.
"Hello, Miya." Behind her stood Takehito. Probably as a mediator but from what she could tell. Her old teacher didn't have as much patience with her as before.
"Takehito."
"Chifuyu. Coincidence seeing you here. Not after your little brother." Chifuyu shook her head.
"I don't think that's healthy, teach. And I suppose that your wife got some words for me." Miya sat down, glaring at Chifuyu. She took a deep breath. Not that she feared Chifuyu couldn't match her. No, a woman like her would never stop growing in skill.
"Chifuyu, I'll be brief. Your brother has spent his entire summer training at my place." The Brunhilde scoffed in that regard.
"I take that you are disappointed with him. With how weak he is." Miya shook her head when she continued to glare at Chifuyu. Maya was shocked in silence. During the nights of drinking, she heard a bit too much.
"Quite the contrary. Of course, compared to a Sekirei, he isn't exactly a challenge. Yet, when you would ask the girls, you would be surprised. He trained with Musubi and Tsukiumi for hours. What he lacks in strength, he makes up for in will power. It's seldom I have seen a heart as strong and passionate as your brother. That his light hasn't dimmed is a shock in itself. Those who are less kind would grow cynical or cold. Especially with the abuse that you and the girls around him put him through."
"I am just acting as his teacher." The temperature got a lot colder around Miya.
"As the youngsters say. Cut. The. Crap. Acting as his teacher does not excuse you from the horrendous treatment you act upon or allow him to happen. And while I do think he won't be like you, he learned more in this last month with the girls that he learned from you and me." Miya paused as she collected her thoughts.
Chifuyu wouldn't allow anyone to speak to her like that, but Miya wasn't just anyone. She listened to what the older woman had to say.
"Ichika wasn't happy to go to the ISA. That much is clear. In fact, you should have been the one that took care of and protected him. Instead, you dumped him there and left him high to dry. Is it any wonder that when Minato offered to help him, he clung to that line. I am not that close, yet I can feel how much Minato cares for Ichika. But there is no telling how long Minato can provide help."
The two boys were going up the stairs while the girls waited behind them. Miya gave them a small smile.
It might be best that they didn't see the four.
"If you stand by and allow this upcoming semester to play out like the first, you might find out that Ichika spills out your hands. That he has no love for the girls of the ISA isn't a surprise. But Chifuyu, if he comes to resent you, that will sever the tie. Your achievements, your life, your entire existence will be worthless." Miya stood up and turned back.
"I don't think Ichika hates you now, but he fled your house to escape the girls after him." She paid no attention to the group.
"Chifuyu." She paused as she collected her words.
"Minato's women are expecting. And if push comes to shove, he will prioritize his Flock above Ichika. He won't leave the boy, but he won't help him to the fullest. It's only a question if Ichika can accept that." Chifuyu wanted to continue to speak but found a call cutting her off.
She collected her thoughts and heard what was said on the phone.
Yet inside, she wanted to scream, she wanted to fight, she wanted to kill something so badly.
But Miya's words were real.
She looked behind her shoulder. Ichika was safe around Minato, and even from a distance, she could see her brother had grown strong.
At the slide.
The IS girls wanted to go down now but found their entrance blocked. Two strict older women stood before them.
"What's up? We want to go up there?" Rin stamped with her feet, but the two stayed calm.
"I'm sorry, but the maximum of people allowed up there is reached. You have to wait until they slide down."
Charlotte wanted to argue with them but heard the voice of Ichika. The girls looked up and found the sight reassuring.
No girl was around him.
"Aight, race you to the pool." And with that, their chance of getting at Ichika slipped by.
Musubi was sitting in Minato's lap, Kazehana took Chiho up the offer while Uzume hoisted Kusano. Tsukiumi would wait until Minato got back, but Matsu and Kagari could go. To avoid any shenanigans, Matsu was ordered in the lap. Ichika would go solo, and with that, they were off. The speed was exhilarating.
In the first place were Kazehana and Chiho, who high-fived. Uzume made sure that Kusano was safe. They could see how much Musubi enjoyed herself with Minato's arms around her. Ichika was fourth, right on time to see how Kagari's hands ended up exploring the inside of Matsu's bikini. The group busted out laughing. Even Ichika turned red like a beacon as he looked away.
Tsukiumi was still at the top of the slides, so Minato ran back up. The rest stayed down to watch the splash.
Meanwhile, the rest of the family stayed downstairs to watch the splash. The group stayed down, watching the splash. Ichika shook his head while Tsukiumi cried out in the speed that was used during the rush.
The Infinite Stratos girls finally reached a higher spot to look down. But the group had already started to move away from the pool with the slides.
"At this rate, we'll never get Ichika out of their claws." Charlotte groaned when she looked over the railing.
"You have a better idea?" Houki asked as she crossed her arms. From the looks of it, they were moving to the wave pool.
"Yes, I think I have one." A dark idea was spread, but first, they had to go down the slides. Not that they would join in as they decided to alone.
At that wave pool.
The group made themselves ready for this. Kusano was luckily good enough at swimming, so inflates weren't needed.
Ichika was ready for this. It was just some adrenaline buzzing. But they didn't know of the danger lurking over their heads.
Sneaking in the control room wasn't too hard for a couple of pilots. Ignoring when the danger lurked, the pilots saw the place.
"It looks like the waves are coming in our direction." Chiho was happy that the first hit. They weren't alone in this. Ichika heard a nickname of him.
"Hey, Orimu." Turning his head, he was greeted by a sight that made him smile. On a banana boat were Honne and a few other girls from the school.
Why did that chick always dress up in those baggy clothes? She hid one hell of a body.
"Nohohon-san. Hey! What's up?"
One of the girls behind her, Kiyoka, if Ichika remembered well, smiled at him.
"We're not the only ones from the ISA. And you're here with the others?" Ichika shook his head, but before that, he could even open his mouth, the waves hit in full force. He was thrown under the waves as the boat drifted by.
"Drive it up?" Laura asked while she handled the controls. Rin and Charlotte were on the lookout for security.
"Yes," Houki said as Ichika was going under.
"Make them as high as you can," Cecilia said as she watched Ichika tumble under the waves. He tried to get up again but found that he was drifting underneath the waves. Despite his best efforts, he was still thrown under.
Ichika did his best to stay calm to avoid oxygen loss.
'Crap, I need to get up.' Before he could let go, two strong arms grabbed him from down below. His body went limp to allow the one who captured him to drag him up.
As soon as his body reached the surface, he took a fresh breath, and he began to cough.
"Ichika, are thee alright?" So it was Tsukiumi. He nodded but felt the same cough. The Waterdere glared at the waves.
"I do not know what is going on behind those controls, but it ends now!" She glared at the entrance.
Using her powers, she streamed her might against the waves who stopped. The woman smiled as it allowed her sisters and Minato to escape.
The girls behind the control room weren't so lucky as the giant wave coming in their direction threw them out
"Let's get out here," Chiho advised, and the entire group ran out before security could capture them. For the IS girls, it was a good thing they were thrown out of the room as security came rushing at them.
The oldest scratched his head.
"What the hell? Who was on duty?" Scratching his cap, they found the operator. He was lying outside, completely delirious.
"Yori, I hope for you that you got a good explanation. Are you drunk?" The guy shook his head.
"No, sir. I don't know what happened, but I was grabbed from behind. Before I know any better, you guys wake me up."
It was a good thing most of the equipment was waterproof. But how the waves ended up in this control room was a mystery.
Meanwhile, there was a small beach that was made. A net was hung, and balls were around.
"So who wants to play?" Minato asked.
Chiho and Kusano opted out. Not because playing with Sekirei was a bad thing but because of their height. So the two sat by.
Minato took Musubi, Ichika and Tsukiumi in his team.
Meanwhile, Uzume, Matsu, and Kazehana were their opponents. In most normal circumstances, that would have been a disadvantage with numbers. But because of the difference in skill and power, no one complained. And soon, the match began to play.
Chiho sat with Kusano in her lap, happy, and content. The two teams began to play. While rough, Uzume was great at teamwork with Kazehana.
Minato relied on Ichika to get across. The two were also fast.
But like with the previous one, they weren't aware of the visitors.
"I can't believe that happened," Houki said while she was feeling her wet hair.
"That power. Unbelievable." Laura commented.
"They are aliens. But still, it's ridiculous." Charlotte said as she admired Ichika playing the game. He was fast on his feet, and he moved quickly.
"That was a disgrace for us," Cecilia said.
"Look at him now." Rin was the last.
All five saw how Ichika moved along them. It was a long time or the first time that they heard Ichika laugh as he crashed down. Uzume whistled as he had captured her ball.
In their head, they began to fantasize.
Houki wondered how the summer would have gone. Training in the shrine, where Ichika would learn the first few stages of being in that. Strong and able, the man would be kind as well around the children. Her hand would go to her belly, and blush set in as she would grow stronger.
Rin began to think back. Maybe she and Ichika could cook during the summer. They were learning new stuff to cook, exploring their adolescence. Perhaps a day out to the amusement park. And after that, going home, cuddling, having fun.
Cecilia had her own thoughts. She pictured a scene where she had taken Ichika back home. The guy would learn to be a butler and subservient to her, Chelsea showing him the ropes, and despite his strength, he would know his place.
Charlotte had simpler things. Just the room, where they would lie in the heat of summer, close but not uncomfortable. Naked, or at least, scantily dressed. A kiss here, a touch there.
Laura also had one thing. She would take her wife around and show him the right places. She was making sure that he was fine and taken care of. She would plan the dates, and he would pack lunches.
The girls weren't too busy to look at them. Even Cecilia, Houki, and Charlotte were grinding their teeth as they saw how Ichika laughed and served the balls.
"We need to save him," Houki said as they nodded. But still, even with their Infinite Stratos, it wasn't sure if they were able to face the Sekirei. Their last show made that clear. And that was just one.
They had to wait until the Flock left Ichika alone. So under the baking sun, they waited as they watched the boy they 'loved' playing with the Sekirei. It hurt the heat, and there was no spot they could watch from that was more comfortable.
Even so, they would see how strong Ichika had gotten during the summer. Sure, he was always well built without any fat on him. Now, he began to fill out. The swimmer that he was felt away. Compared to Minato, Ichika looked better. Yet, the danger that Ichika would be seduced was nonexistent.
But when Tsukiumi and Musubi took him up, they couldn't believe how much Ichika adored the Sekirei.
"We are going to get a drink? You want to join?" Ichika shook his head at the question.
"Nah, I'm going to take a nap here for a second. Go on ahead." Minato got surrounded by the Sekireis, and Ichika decided to sink himself in one of the chairs. The crickets chirped, the sun was still high, and he saw them leave.
"Getting back used to being on my own again." Even in the ISA, surrounded by many girls, Ichika was alone. Tomorrow around this time, he would be alone again.
"Ichika." Inwardly, he cursed the foulest terms that the Knight could think of. Slowly turning his head, he craned his body to meet the sight that he wished that was impossible.
"You." He looked at the five girls that were cooked.
"Ichika." Houki's voice had a dangerous edge. One that would send him shivers but one that he has learned to ignore.
"What are you doing here?" Laura crossed her arms.
"The attitude is most improper," Cecilia said while Ichika cursed the fact that he didn't have his Infinite Stratos around to help him.
"Perv," Charlotte said while she smiled at him.
"You got a lot of explaining to do," Rin said while Ichika just swung his legs at the side.
"Ah, damn. And here I hoped that I got some peace and quiet. What are you doing here?" Ichika asked while the girls glared at him.
"That is what we want to know. Why do you associate with that?" Houki halted. She glared at them.
"You mean? Hung out the entire summer with Minato Sahashi. My best friend." That twisted the heart of Rin and Houki.
"And the flock of aliens that were winged to him, the Flock of Sekirei." Ichika continued. With a wistful smile, he looked at them.
Either this would be taken the wrong way, or they would find the truth to be even more disturbing.
"Gotta say, they pretty much ruined me. A girl gotta try real hard to spoil me the same way as them." If they had spent one second studying the Sekirei, it would have been clear that the Sekirei couldn't do anything else but donating platonic affection. Something that Ichika had craved for.
The five girls glared at him and back.
"What? Don't like that one?" The five girls just glared at him while Ichika sat back on the sun.
"Ichika. Come with us." It was creepy in the way they said that.
The boy just laid his head back and smiled at them. Where did Ichika get the courage from?
"Don't wanna. Minato is going to come back soon with the Sekirei. So I am not going to." It was no surprise for him that the five deployed their ISes. What was wrong with those people? Those girls were insane.
"Really? You are going to use your ISes?" The boy only raised an eyebrow. He wasn't afraid of them.
"What a load of bull." The girls just decided that enough was enough until they heard a cough. At least twenty security guards were surrounding them. Over half of them were women.
"You five are caught red-handed. It's not allowed in this park to demonstrate any forms of violence." The girls just looked at them, shocked.
"We were not doing anything." The oldest of the security guards rolled his eyes.
"You deployed your Infinite Stratos. You won't do that to make a cup of coffee. As a result of this, you violated our rules. We employ the same rules when we have Sekirei. Out." The girls wanted to retaliate, to shoot, to shout at them. But it was clear that cameras were on the officers. So if they attacked, they would be further from home.
They dissolved their Infinite Stratos, and despite violent protests, they were dragged out.
"You're getting out."
"No refunds."
"You're under arrest."
"Please stay calm."
It was more like they were carried, and the shouts were a source of humor. Ichika wished that he had a phone to record it all.
At least, the security worked together. Ichika shook his head while the older man stayed behind. Easily in his sixties, he disapproved. Any girl working under him had to prove herself.
The girls who could be a delight to work with.
Those quotas were a nice invention of the world, but it mattered who worked in the team for him.
He looked at Ichika with his arms crossed. Ichika just looked at him with respect.
"You know them?"
"Unfortunately. They're crazy, and I can tell you that." Ichika said while the older man shook his head.
"That scientist. They can pilot some fancy thing, and they all think they're Chifuyu Orimura. I want to see a woman running my show."
"They do?"
"Yep. They had her in this for half a day. Women, I tell you." With a heavy hand on the shoulder, he clasped on Ichika. The Knight felt the strength. This guy could break his spine like a twig.
"I never married boy. And I advise every guy to do the same." Ichika wanted to chat more, but Minato had returned from the drinks. He had a cola for Ichika but saw the whole tour.
"Hey, what's up?" Handing the soft drink, Ichika gulped it down.
"Not much. Just crazy stuff. We continue to play. The girls had found a large bath." Ichika nodded, and together with Minato, he left. The old security guard knew when two males were mates.
Looking at his own crew, he resisted the urge to take a cig. He was proud of them.
Eventually, after hours, the evening sat in. After the bath, the festival was underway. Kusano's wish was granted as she was hoisted in Minato's neck. The entire group was dressed up in kimonos. It was a good thing that they could rent them.
Miya and Takehito wore colored ones while Ichika and Minato wore straight back.
Musubi had used her red version while Kusano was going in green. Uzume was white, which matched with Chiho's own.
Kazehana had found a purple one while Matsu was yellow; Tsukiumi had a blue one. Kagari had chosen an ash grey.
Although the summer ending in hours and Ichika had to return as soon they got home, none of them cared. A sort of finality sat in, and content Ichika was due to the fun and preparation had received.
Kusano had tried to scoop the fish but nearly tumbled in the water. Luckily Ichika held her back.
They shared food that was made there, and the Sekirei had to be held back. Ichika and Minato didn't fish scooping. For once, they followed the Sekirei by eating enough. A cute doll attracted Kusano's attention. Luckily for her, the girls worked together to get it. Ichika wasn't too good at that.
He enjoyed being around them and sharing the stuff while Kusano gasped when she received it. It did tug on his heart.
When he and Minato shared some pork, they enjoyed their time.
Eventually, the summer ran out, and the festival was over.
In good company, they left the place. Chatting and trying to ignore the fact that the summer was over.
The packed bags that awaited Ichika just made that notion even more apparent. They changed out of the yukata into more proper clothes. Despite the early hours, they weren't tired. Not even Kusano.
"I suppose this is goodbye for now," Ichika said as he eyed the landlady and landlord. Bowing to them, he was greeted by a smile.
"You were wonderful hosts. I thank you two for allowing me to stay."
"You were one guest to have around. I do think my wife has something for you." Miya walked back and handed Ichika a sword; Unsheathing it, his eyes bulged out his skull. Miya had gifted him one katana.
"Miya, are you serious?" She smiled and nodded. Clutching her hands on his, Ichika understood the gift.
"Where you are going, you can use a sword. So here is my gift to you."
"Thank you, Miya. You shouldn't' have." Yet, Ichika put the sword on his back with a smile.
"Brother, would you be so kind as to put me on the train?" Ichika fought the tears that were going down. He had one blast this last summer, and he wanted to share it with more. Yet, now he had to go home, back to his favorite place.
Minato understood, and with the Sekirei in tow, they walked to the station. In silence as they understood where Ichika was going. Eventually, the dreaded station showed.
On the platform, Ichika got hugs, kisses on the cheek, and forehead. Minato threw his hands around Ichika. One powerful hug came from the Northern Ashikabi.
"Take care of yourself, brother," Minato said.
"I will, brother," Ichika answered.
"If you need anything," Matsu jumped in.
"I'll call. You all gave me one great summer. I owe you all." After that, Ichika went on the train. Kusano sobbed in the neck of Minato while the Ashikabi tried his hardest not to tear up. Ichika, on the train, saw the group that accepted and loved him.
Only when they were no longer visible, he sat down in a corner and softly sobbed. Heaven had left; it was hell that awaited him.
On the ISA.
On the dark roof of the Infinite Stratos Academy stood four figures overlooking the place.
"It looks like it's my turn now. Team Blue Leader: Tatenashi Sarashiki," She had her hand on the hip. The girl said, who just announced her name while she smiled at the place.
She had a voluptuous figure with a yellow tie and a short skirt; A cat-like smile appeared. Red eyes were playfully shining with blue hair over her.
"Not just yours, big sister. I am also moving in." Another girl said as she stood by her sister with her laptop. It was the time that they took this school back. Then, she researches an unusual individual that involves triumph over a Sekirei Plan. Which caught her older sister's attention.
"So, that's the infamous Northern Ashikabi everyone talked about recently, Kanzashi. Soon enough, your services will no longer be needed, Minato Sahashi," Tatenashi grinned while confirming the name of her younger sister.
Kanzashi had the hair color and eyes, but hers were behind glasses. She wasn't as filled out as her sister, but she had the same air around her.
"Don't forget about me." The sisters looked over their shoulders to the other two.
"We couldn't."
"Even we wanted to."
Standing at the end was Airis Twilight Ruxezemburg and Djbril Emulail. Airis was shorter than Kanzashi. Long blond hair waved behind her, and pink eyes shined at them. A tiara was on her head, the closed-up form of her Infinite Stratos. Her uniform was modified with angel wings on the side, a pink sash, and light blue frills skirt.
She had an arrogant smile on her face while joining the two. Next to her stood Djbril.
Tall compared to Airis, her body was mature and voluptuous. Her hair was braided to the left, and her outfit was that closer of a Knight.
"It looks like our Knight is to return."
Ending song. {mew} Koukai no Uta (English Version).
The first part is the instrumental break. 0:00 to 0:10
The ending begins with the mysterious forming ball, then there's the current-aged Ichika Orimura, who was stuck in the IS cage.
Can you see the light? It's right in front of you. And now you're at the fork within the road, alone.No one else, nowhere else to go...
Then the scene where Ichika was an infant, where's a little Chifuyu's watching over him in the crib.
No turning back, going forward, move ahead. It's tough, you're scared, but you know that you have to cut every tie. No more home to go to.
Then, the still young Chifuyu takes her infant brother away from the place he was born before they can lay a hand on him to protect him.
And it hurt to give up all this light you built up. Gentle and generous, kind, warm love. And yet , you turn, take a step, and walk right on.
The next scene is the kid-aged Ichika's childhood history with the kid-aged Houki and kid-aged Rin in two split panels. One panel on the top is his childhood history with kid-aged Houki, where he trains with her at Kendo's art. And the other panel on the bottom is his childhood history with kid-aged Lingyin, where she made a unique promise to him on that day.
But no need to worry if you have enough today. Let's find it on the way. Let's go and look- together, we can start
Next, the middle-school-aged Ichika look at the middle school building. Then, inside the middle school, we saw Ichika's eyes; he was drawn by the machine, which happens to be an IS in the restricted room. Then it shows the symbol of IS, part of the IS mechanics, and there's the current-aged Laura Bodewig.
You don't have to be so strong. No, you don't have to anything to lead as long as your heart is true and you believe
Then the current-aged Ichika falls slowly within the dark area.
It's your spirit and your soul that will keep saving you and make you strong,
Although he's still falling, in a few moments, Ichika opens his eyes, and then he sees…
No matter what comes - the pain, the hurt, move on!
Tsukiumi, and Minato, who welcomes him into the light door.
So now, don't be afraid, let's walk on today!Whoa! Whooa!
Then Ichika looks upon them with the sparks of light rises and walks into the door of light while Laura, in her near silhouette dressed the black coat (like the Organization XIII outfit), bow in sadness and watch him go. And then that's it.
And here we end the summer and the first episode of the second season. This took a while. While I did handle the ova in my Grad Stud fic, I changed it up. Just like I did now.
This took some time but it was shorter than I would have guessed. For those who are wondering, Airis and Djbril aren't OC's. They are from canon. Namely from Volume 12 for those who want to know. We got a decent word count this time as well and I am off the job again. But I had my other fics to finish.
This was a blast to write and I enjoyed how the family went. It might be a bit rushed but the requester and me both want to get the second season rolling. Most likely for different reasons.
The requester for the reason that he asked my years ago.
Me because there is going to be sadistic fun. For those who see Tatenashi as their waifu, you aren't going to like reading the next chapter.
The next chapter will be started right after this one. But at the time of writing, the twenty-fifth of October as it is now my evening by the earliest that I post this.
There is one big question that I would like to ask.
Who do you think is the protagonist of this fic?
The main one. I know I have many important characters in this fic but who is the main character.
The requester thinks it's Minato but I have more the feeling it is Ichika as it's more focussed on his story.
Just wondering what you guys think. Let me know in the reviews.
The next chapter started today and that will be written out in the coming week.
Oh and I'll make the opening for that chapter.
For those who got enough of the fluff and WAFF in BNW, you might come to miss it now. Because the next chapter for sure is going back to what the second season was.
With some big changes to Ichika.
Chapter name is Speed of Light
Saluut.