The Iron Symphogear

Chapter 2: Iron Man mark 2

In the last chapter we met our protagonists. Takumi Taiso, son to the worldwide tech company Takumi Industries. While on a trip with the Yukine family both Tasio, and Yukine's parents die in a terrorist attack. After one failed attempt to escape Taiso has shrapnel lodged into his chest, and creates a mini Arc reactor to power his electromagnet. He then makes a suit of armor to escape. After escaping they are found by a mysterious woman.

We are Taiso

A woman stands before me. She is a tall woman with long white-blonde hair that goes past her hips, styled in a hime cut that parts into two "curtains" down her back; gold serpentine eyes; slightly tan skin; and red or pink lipstick, or otherwise emphasized lips. She wears a very long black dress, a big black hat, and glasses.

Woman:(looks to Taiso) Hmm… I'm not here for you.(looks to Chris) You. You are the one I am after…(walks towards Chris)

"Stay away from her!" I yell lifting up my right arm and opening the flap. I aim my last missile at her. Pulling the pin I launch the missile, bending back the missile just barely misses her face. She pauses looking at me, "Chris!" Chris looks over to me and rushes over, as I struggle to get up. "A wrist mounted missile launcher?" The woman asks looking at me intrigued. I get out of the hole in the sand with only the chestplate and the right arm of the armor still there.

Woman:(puts hand on cheek) Hmm…(starts towards the two)

Taiso:(points arm) Stay back!(woman continues) I said stay back! Stay Back!

I launch fire toward her, the flames engulf her. "Hmm... Not bad. Especially considering the environment you were in." What?! No way! That's impossible, in her clothes she would be burning to a crip! The flames dissipate, showing no damage to her. "You're shitting me?" A light emanates from her hand. "A invisible shield?" "Not quite." She says walking towards us. Getting to my feet I get into a battle stance but I fall to my knees.

Man:(walks up to Woman) My lady. That light on his chest, it's very similar to the light emanated from a Arc Reactor.

How do you figure that out from Light!? It's light! If it was a sound maybe but seriously?! "Is that true? Is that a Arc reactor?" Crap...If I don't comply I might die. "Yeah...What's it to you?" The woman flicks her hand, as the armor on me flies right off. "What the?! How did you?!" "The reactor isn't part of the armor...It's part of you. Facinating." Shit… And I was hoping I didn't have to tell Chris about this. "Wh-What happened to you Taiso?!" Chris asks.

Taiso:(looks down) A week ago when I launched those missiles I sent shrapnel into my chest. The reactor also acts as an electro magnet, that keeps the metal from getting to my heart.

Woman: On it's own how much power can it make?

Taiso:(clenches fist) Th-Three Gigajoules a second. It could power my heart for 50 lifetimes, or the armor for 15 minutes.

Woman:(walks up to the two) I meant no harm. I'm just here to help Chris...But I'm very intrigued, Takumi Taiso would to two of you please come with me?

How does she know about us? Why does she know about the Ten Ring's Base location? No… That's not important right now. I need to respond or else I'm gonna be left here to die. "Like we have a choice?" I say. The man from before drives up in a buggy. "Let's go."

Location change: Personal plane

Finé the woman who saved us takes us to Japan. "Taiso-kun. I feel as if I must apologies." "About what?" I say tilting my head. She pauses for a moment before she shows me a news article. The title is: Takumi Industries bankrupt! "What? No!"

Finé:(lowers head) I'm sorry...After you're parents death and you're kidnapping… The company… imploded. All of it's gone.

Taiso:(clenches fist) No...God damn it!(punches wall) Everything's...gone.

Falling to my knees, I could feel my face start to tear up again. My life, my birthright. The thing my dad always said I would take over some day… "Taiso…" Chris walks over to me, I embrace with her. "T-T-T-Taiso?! What are you?!" "I'm sorry Chris...just let me do this." I hold Chris in my arms, "I'm sorry..Taiso." Finé says lowering her head.

Location Change: Finé's mansion

Arriving at Finé's house, Chris is given her new room. "Taiso. Could you come with me." "Ok Finé." Walking down into the lower levels the garage, "Not here. In here." Through another door is a lab. "Is this?" "Yes it has been set up especially for you. Have fun." Finé leaves me to tinker in my lab….I'm gonna have tons of fun!

Time skip: 1 week later

In the span of a week I've made this lab, and the house a full on technological marvel.

IGood morning sir.I That's JARVIS my new AI butler that helps with everything in the house. Not only that, I've made new robots to assist with my work, and best of all I have made one of the fastest fabricators ever.

Taiso:(types on computer) Hey you running at full capacity JARVIS?

IFor you sir always.I

Taiso:(snaps fingers) Hey JARVIS? Open a new file, label as the Mark 2.

IYes sir. Shall I put this on the Finé sever?I

Taiso:(transfers image to holotable) No not yet. I would like you put this on my personal server. I feel safer that way.

Once I got my room I decided to remake the armor and now I begin process to create a brand new suit. I Working on a secret project are we sir?I "I don't want this getting into the wrong hands." I trash parts of the Iron Man Mark 1 due to it's very clunky design. I need this to stronger, faster, more weapons, and longer lasting flight. But first things first, I need to replace my current Arc Reactor.

Taiso:(grabs new Arc Reactor) Hey JARVIS? Could you please bring down Chris for me would ya?

IUnderstood sir.(transfers to upstairs) Miss Chris, has asked for you.I

I walk over to a table. Taking off my shirt I put it to the side, as Chris comes down. "What's up?" She pauses, when she sees me lying on the table. "Yeah...I kinda need you to change my Arc Reactor." Chris gives a big sigh as she walks over. "You so owe me a Strawberry Shortcake."

Meanwhile… We are Observer

In the Middle East, the terrorists who used to hold Taiso and Chris in captivity. They walk around the same area where the Iron Man armor Mark 1 fell. The group starts to gather up what remains of the armor.

Goon:(walks up) Sir, we have found the plans they used to make the armor.

A injured man holds the headpiece of the armor, feeling the right side of his face, he clenches the armor tightly. The right side of his face had been forever scarred from the missile and the rubble that fell on him.

Injured man:(smiles) Good. Once we have found all the pieces, start reconstruction it.

Goon:(nods) Yes Sir!(runs off) Don't slack off! Find the rest!

In his pocket something rings. The man takes out his phone and answers it. "Mam….Yes we are currently recollecting it." Turning to block his damaged face from the sand. "Yes mam I shall deliver the armor to him." Walking over to a buggy he gets in and drives off. "Yes Finé I shall make a trade with the Americans." Ending the call he puts away the phone and looks at his hand. "Damn immortal which."

Back with Taiso

Chris locks in the Arc Reactor. Backing off she looks at her goo covered hands. "Eww~" " Now that wasn't so bad was it?" Chris rushes over to the sink. "No but you now owe me a full Strawberry Shortcake." Fuck… Aww man.

Taiso:(surprised) Wha?! Was it that bad for you?

Chris: Yes it was. Never make me do that again. Get someone else to do it.

Taiso:(puts shirt on) Their is no one else. Finé is alright. But you're the only one a truly trust anymore. You're the only one.

Chris face begins to turn red. "Wh-What are you saying you idiot!" She turns and stomps away. "Sigh~ Now that was really cute." Great. *Sniff* Putting my hands together I sit down and I get to work on the armor. "What do I do with this?" Chris asks before she heads upstairs. "Ah...Throw it away or something." and I get back to work.

Time skip: 5 weeks

"Up." I instruct my robot as he raises the magnifying glass up to the point of the boot that I need to sattur. The boot I'm created is similar to the one on mark 1 in that it will allow me to fly. But unlike last time, it will be made to travel long distances without fail. "No put the glass right there." The new suit is gonna work like an exoskeleton, this way if I fall the skeleton can take the additional force. After completing both legs I strap then on and walk into the center of the room.

Taiso:(Walks to center of room) Ok here we are, Wacher you're recording this. Dummy you're on fire safety. Test 1, basic power in order for lift off. Launched in 3. 2. 1.

I'm launched into the roof "Oh god!" And I land on the ground with a thump. "Ow~" Dummy points the extinguisher and I get blasted. "Dummy. Dummy. Dummy!" Dummy backs off. Getting onto my feet I walk over to the table and get the boots off.

Taiso:(sighs) Ok we need some kind of stabilizer.(sits down) JARVIS bring up plans stabiliser jets.

I Understood sir. The Stabilizer jets for all current model jets are up on your computer.I

Looking at the plans an idea starts to form in my head. Altho I would need to have my reactor multi task so that my idea will work but it shouldn't cause too much strain for the reactor.

Time skip: 40 minutes

The general plans for the Stabiliser is complete. But while all thrust energy was put into the boots making the control of the flight very difficult, last time I was so desperate so I guess I never noticed the sheer power in the moment. But with the idea I have I think my little thrust issue will no longer be an issue. The stabilizers are arms that will allow me more stability and control in my center of gravity. Finishing up the first arm I lock it on, at the same time Chris comes in.

IWelcome Miss Chris.I

Chris:(walks up to Taiso) Hello JARVIS. Tasio what is that?

Taiso:(lifting up arm) It's a fight stabiliser.(presses button) It's only gonna be used for flight. It won't do anything.(Gets blasted back) WHOA~!(slams into wall) Ok...didn't see that one coming.

IAlways a pleasure seeing your work sir.I

Ok this is turning out to be much more of a hassle than I thought.

End of Chapter 2