-0630 HRS. Monorail Station, Day 1-

The monorail stopped, waking him up. He grabbed his bags and stepped out of the monorail.

He stopped on his tracks as he looks at the TV mounted at the wall. He watched the news anchor talk about the recent events.

"Our Top stories, A hostage situation sparked at the Cafe Cruise. The situation was quickly contained when local authorities found the suspects restrained near the main entrance. One of the suspects suffered gunshot wounds to the arm and the leg. Witnesses reported that two employees of the said cafe, and one off-duty policeman, are the ones that took on and apprehended the suspects. Police authorities reported that the suspects were involved in a recent bank robbery. These suspects were already restrained by the time the police steps in.

Speaking of the police, News from around the globe. A shootout between the Police Authorities and an Unknown syndicate erupted in the City of Los Angeles, in the USA. The Incident involved the now renowned battle suits of the century, the "Infinite Stratos". The shootout claimed several casualties from both the Syndicate and Police Authorities.

In this occurance, it is said that an American police officer was able to pilot an IS (Infinite Stratos) during the chase and is said that he will now be training along with the first Male IS Pilot, Ichika Orimura at the IS Academy. The would-be pilot is later identified as Officer Alex Fields of the LAPD, One of the Police Officers to respond to the scene, and the same officer who apprehended a few suspects who were in the machines.

Witnesses stated that Officer Fields surprisingly piloted one of the said units and pursued the suspects that were also piloting the same units. There was collateral damage but no civilian casualties.

The US Government does not wish to disclose any information about the incident, and more importantly, this new pilot until further notice. And that's all for this news broadcast here at the Morning News. We'll be back after these short messages."

Alex Fields was 5'11'', fair complexion with a trained figure. Back in the department he was a well-respected officer, despite that he served in the police force for a year and a half. He wore his police uniform on his first day in the academy. His badge is attached to his uniform, and his duty belt on his waist. He had extremely short, coal grey hair, with bangs above the forehead, showing a pair of cold, blue eyes. He is 22 years of age. He had a street-hardened yet a good look.

He exited the station and headed into the academy by foot.

-0650 HRS. NEAR ROOM 1-1-

"Room 1-1..." Alex wandered Around the hall looking for the room.

"Ah. So you're the one they sent. You must be Officer Alex Fields." Hearing a woman's voice, he turned around to see who it was and he was surprised to see the Champion of the Mondo Grosso before his eyes. "Welcome to the I.S. Academy, I'm Chifuyu Orimura and I'm one of the teachers here."

"It's a pleasure to be here." Alex replied with a salute before shaking Chifuyu's hand. "Your reputation proceeds you, ma'am. It's an honor."

"At ease. I've already talked to your superiors. You're safe here within the academy. Though I have my doubts about you having to watch over my little brother, Ichika." she shrugged.

"Ah... Your brother's safety is high priority as everyone else's, Ma'am." Alex said.

"Then you better be true to your words. And it's Orimura-Sensei. By the way, you're excused for this morning's sessions. Your superiors delivered a few documents. They're in the faculty room, third floor. You may join in class if you can." She patted his shoulder firmly. "We'll have your uniform in a week." Chifuyu said.

"What's wrong with this one?" Alex asked while looking at his uniform. Instead of answering, Chifuyu gave him an inspecting look. "I see. But I'll wear it as I See fit." Alex gave a stoic look as he gave his condition. "Done. You'll have to make do with your police uniform for the time being." Chifuyu said.

"Code 1, Fields. Are you in the academy yet? Did you establish contact with a Chifuyu Orimura?" A voice from his radio sprang out.

"Affirmative, dispatch. Beginning duties now." Alex answered.

"All right, See you in a few hours." Chifuyu nodded.

-0840 HRS. Room 1-1-

Alex finished what Chifuyu told him- Placing most of his belongings in a vacant locker and receiving a few documents. He did it in an hour and a half. He was in front of the room where he'll be meeting his new classmates. He knocks on the door.

"You may enter!" Chifuyu instructed from the other side of the door.

He entered the classroom to see that almost all of his classmates are girls except for one. "Ah, so that must be Ichika." Alex thought to himself as he sees the guy sighing in relief.

As Alex continued to look around the classroom, he noticed that the assistant teacher must be the one with green hair. Chifuyu hands him a clipboard.

"What's this?" Alex asked her. "I forgot to tell you that your superiors want you to file in a few reports." Chifuyu answered. "Is that so? I'll start right away." He tightened his grip on the clipboard. Chifuyu looked at the right side of his waist, looking at his pistol.

"It's All right, sensei. It's on safe."

"I see. Go ahead and introduce yourself." She instructed, making him nod. He turns around the class. He saw some of the girls looking at his features, some were wiping the drool off their lips, some admired him when they looked at his badge and rank. He looked very sharp in uniform.

"Officer Alex Fields. Call me Alex. IS-Representative Candidate of the USA. Nice to meet Y'all." He introduced himself.

In just a second, the girls squealed, fangirling on the officer.

"Another guy in the class!"

"Dibs on this one!"

"He's so handsome!"

"Please be next to me!"

"Figures they might do that." He sighed as he thought to himself. He sat next to the first male IS Pilot, Ichika Orimura.

"Okay, We're going to have a quick review about the topics we've learned from the first day you came here. Fields, I know you're new to this, but I'm sure that you know the very basics of the IS. Can we start with you?" Chifuyu requested. He nodded. "Right then, What is the Infinite Stratos?" Chifuyu sparked the first question.

"The Infinite Stratos, Abbreviated as the IS, Are advanced and powered exo-skeletons that was originally designed for space exploration." Alex answered.

"Correct. Now, What are its components?" She asked again. "The Core, Which was produced to a count of 467 and THOSE 467 Cores are spread to global militaries and corporations.. The Energy Barrier, This acts as 'Body Armor' of the IS Unit. The Mandatory Unlock. It's a type of component that switches the IS Unit to its 'Closed Form'. Finally, the Preset. It's where this component gives the IS Unit its standard issue arsenal." He explained. The Class was shocked as he continues his answer in a thorough manner.

"Not bad for a rookie. Ichika, You better learn a thing or two from him. I know he's just another man in uniform, but at least he's treating all of this seriously, unlike you." Chifuyu reprimanded her own brother, hitting him with a clipboard.

"Ow! All right, Chifuyu-nee." He said, taking another hit with a clipboard. "That's Orimura-sensei in School!" She emphasized, even Alex was completely surprised.

"This should be good..." Alex smirked as he thought to himself.

"Right. The Infinite stratos was Created by whom?" She resumed with Fields. "Tabane Shinonono. Heard the name, never seen in person." He answered.

"There's a treaty that gave restrictions to the IS. What is that Treaty?" Chifuyu asked. "The Alaska Treaty. This Treaty restricts the IS Units to engage in Military Operations and Conflicts. It was formed on the fact that it might lead to an international-scale threat of instability to global security." A hint of disorientation on his face was shown.

"Alex-kun, Are you feeling All right?" The assistant asked. "I'm Fine." He said as he shook his head.

"That will do, Fields." Chifuyu said as he was told to sit down. The rest of the lecture was covered by Chifuyu.

Time passed, the lecture was almost done for now. The green-haired girl ended the lecture with an advice. "Now remember class, You have to treat your IS as your companion for life." She said.

Another student raised her hand. "Yamada-Sensei, to treat it as like lovers do?" She asked.

Yamada blushed and fidgeted. "Oh Dear... I don't know... I've never been through that stage before."

The class laughed. "I Wonder if Alex Treats someone like lovers do." A student swooned.

He only turned the other cheek. "Alex-Kun? Are you okay?" Yamada asked asked. He nodded.

"Have you been in a thing like that before?" She asked.

"I really don't want to talk about it." He said as he shook his head.

-1215 Hrs. IS Cafeteria-

Breaktime. As Expected, Some of the Girls were Flocking over Alex. He conversed with them as he writes his report.

"So where are you from, Alex-kun?" One of the girls asked.

"Los Angeles, California." Alex said before he sipped his Coffee.

"Quite the hard-worker, are you?" Another girl asked.

"It's a part of my job." His eyes are focused on the papers.

As Alex writes, the pen slipped from his hand. "I got it!" One of the girls quickly picked up his pen. "Thanks... But um... You don't have to do that..." He sighed. He looked at the table in front of him to see Ichika and his harem. Ichika and Alex waved at each other from a distance. As he continues on with his report, His badge fell from his person. One of the girls picked it up and examined it.

"Hold on... It's a Badge! But that means..." The girl was surprised.

"Isn't it obvious? He's a Police Officer!"

"And a courteous one too!"

"I feel safer with you now, Alex-kun!"

-1500 HRS. Room 1-1-

The students were just minding their own business. Some were having conversations, Some were staring at Alex to get a good look at him, But he keeps on writing stuff.

"Hey. Alex, right?" Ichika greeted from behind. Alex turned to see him with a brunette girl with a long ponytail. The girl bopped his head.

"Ichika, what's wrong with you?" They looked at Alex as he writes and scribbles on paperwork. "Oh, where are my manners? I'm sorry, Alex-kun." Ichika apologizes.

"I can hear both of you. You need anything, kid?" He asks.

"Just want to ask if you want to join. Houki and I were heading out."

"I'll pass. Maybe next time." Nodded Alex.

"All right, Nice meeting you though!" Ichika walked away as he said that.

He continued to write down on the papers. Then he notices a figure in front of him. He hung up his head and saw a woman with a British appearance. She had a blue bandana on her curly yet wavy blonde hair. She clears her throat in front of Alex.

"What do you need?" Alex asked her as he continues with his work.

"Representative Candidate of the USA, Huh?" She said. "Do you know who are you looking at?"

"Cut to the chase and get it over with. What do you need?" A cold tone on his voice seared from him. She slammed her hands on his table.

"How dare you! Do you even know who I am?! I'm Cecilia Alcott- The IS Representative Candidate of Great Britain! Just because you have a badge doesn't mean you can be rude, you pig! You show your Superiors some respect!" She bragged.

"With all Due respect, Your Majesty... You're interfering with police business." Alex glared at her as he yanks his clipboard from her hands. By the look on his eye, he strongly hated the police stereotype that he heard from the girl.

"And no. I'm not gonna show some respect. You earn it." He grabbed his bag and walked out.

"I don't see any reasons why they sent you here! Why did they?!" Cecilia made him stop at his tracks. Alex was quiet... Police sirens, voices and gunfire echo around his mind as a flashback start to sear around his mind. The flashback sets on the dockyard where an injured Alex tries to save a bleeding officer.

"No... No..."

"I got an Officer down in the dockyard area! Requesting back-up and RA units! I repeat, Officer down! OFFICER DOWN!"

Another scene flashes where he chases three ladies in uniforms that resembled one-piece swimsuits. one of them fired shots at him before running away. He spots the three and starts to run towards them.

"Officer in pursuit! Suspects are fleeing from the docks! Three females in some sort of skimpy clothing!"

Another scene is where he finds the three fleeing in their IS. He finds one unmanned IS and starts to approach it. As the IS Activates, Alex was shocked.

"N-No...How am I able to Pilot this?!"

Alex violently shook his head as he snapped out of his horrid trance. He held his gut as if he was shot.

"...You've watched the News... Right?" He was breathing heavily as he walks away.

-2000 HRS. Dormitories-

"All right. Here's your room, Fields-kun!" Yamada said.

Besides his backpack, Alex was carrying A duffel bag and a gear bag as he went to the dorms to take a breather. "1027. Tch. Wonder who's my roomie?" He whispered.

He entered the room and was surprised by its looks. It was better than any 5-star hotel room. He placed his bag at the bed.

"...er... Fields-kun?" She tilted her head.

"Uh... Hello? Roommate? Name's Alex Fields, Hope to get along with you for the rest of the year." He said loudly as he can't see his roommate anywhere.

"Funny. Who's gonna be my roommate, Miss... Erm..." Alex asked.

"Oh! Where are my manners? I'm Maya Yamada, one of your homeroom teachers!" She Introduced herself. "We're still get the sleeping arrangements correct." She scratched her head.

"So I'm alone for now?" Alex asks, Maya nods. "By all means, let's keep it that way for some time." He said.

He stretched his back and adjusts his belt on his person. Maya just stared at his features. Next, he pulled the badge off of his person and stare at it, tightening his grip as he lets out a sigh.

"Would you rather go back to America rather in a place like this?" Maya asked him. "Not Necessarily. I always accept and take my duties—Dangerous or not. After all, I'm a Police Officer." Alex answered.

"You never regretted serving your country, didn't you?" She asked, with concern in her eyes. "Not a bit. I also serve because I want to do what's right." Alex said.

"That's quite noble of you, Alex-kun. You're very different than the others." She said as she admired his cause. "That's what's great about us people. We're all different." Alex added.

"S-Shall I keep you company?" She fidgeted.

"No... That won't be necessary, Yamada-sensei. I'll be fine from here on out." Alex Chuckled nervously.

"All right. If you need anything, Orimura-kun is just nearby. He'll help you." She let out a bid goodbye as she left the dorm room.

"Might as well unpack." He sighed.

He started on the Duffel bag and unpacked his clothes, His uniforms and belongings and placed it on an empty cabinet. Next, he placed his Sneakers, shoes and boots near his bed.

He started on the gear bag next. Inside were the few remaining of his stuff, a small organizer and a few books, notebooks and pens. There was also a note.

He read the note as he sat down on the bed.

"Fields.

First of all, We're sorry we had to bring you back in. I know what happened during your service years was severely painful, but we had no choice. You found and done some things that we had to take action and bring you back. Note that not just the media knows that you are a cop. Same goes here in the academy.

You've got all the things you need. Besides your standard issue equipment back home. The small bag contains your 'personal' effects and the documents we issued to you before coming in the I.S.A.

We'll update you and we'll take care of the rest. And remember, NO ONE must know why you're REALLY here. Good luck.

-Fairs."

He remembered what he was told to do back home. He opened what's inside the small bag. There were two envelopes- One for his personal data, one for his "Task" in the Academy. He opened the first one.

His personal data was composed of his Personal, Service records and Psychoanalysis. He enclosed the files back to the envelope and started to the second one.

It was his task. He was assigned to monitor and gather information about the IS Academy Representative Candidates. He was assigned to confirm if they are linked to the unknown syndicate.

"They're just kids...They're JUST kids..." He sighed as the thought of hoping that they're innocent clouds his mind. He hid his mission files.

He re-organized his backpack and placed all things he'll need for tomorrow's class. He placed the gear bag near the other bags only to hear one rattle.

To his surprise, Inside was a set of weapons- UMP45, and a spare pistol, the Kimber SWAT Custom II. He was also issued his equipment.

"Holy shit... They REALLY know my stuff." He let out a silent chuckle. He sat near the table and did a quick maintenance to his pieces.

After that, He unloaded and hid his MP in the cabinet. The Kimber hidden in the bed drawer. As he finished unpacking, he prepares a cup of coffee as he sat back at the table and finishes his report.

-2130 HRS. Dormitories-

Alex leans on his chair having a cup of coffee. As he enjoys the warmth of the liquid caffeine, He heard a girl rambling. He peered outside to see Cecilia.

"Yo." Alex called her attention. She gave a pout as he approaches her.

"Hmph. What do you want? More cold comebacks?" She pouted.

"Look, I'm sorry, all right?" Alex sighed in frustration. She shrugged and tries to open her door. "...You locked yourself out by accident, didn't you?" He guessed.

"N-No! I was just... Fine... Yes." She stammered, trying to force the door open.

Alex sighed and placed his cup near her door. "I suppose you don't have a couple of hairpins?" He asked her.

As Cecilia gave Alex some hairpins, he fashions a couple into a lock-pick. "All right. Let me." He said.

"What are you doing?!" Cecilia squealed as he looks at what he did to her hairpins. "Just let me do this." Alex said as he begins lock-picking Cecilia's door.

He starts the conversation.

"So what's on your mind, Alcott?" She fidgeted as he asks her.

"...Ichika's been noticing you since you stepped in." She sighed her frustrations out.

"Ichika's the only guy in school? I mean... before me?" He asked as he paused. Cecilia nodded.

"No wonder. Look. It's not every day two boys enter in an all-girls school. Pretty sure that every single girl in the academy's gonna try their best to have a date with him or yours truly." He said as he continued picking the lock.

"You're not so troubled with these kind of things, are you, Officer Fields?" Cecilia asked with arms crossed.

"Call me Alex." He lightly nodded as he looks back at her. "Okay... Alex."

"Just a few more turns... There! Unlocked." A loud click was heard on Cecilia's door.

"How did you do that?" Cecilia was surprised and somewhat amazed. He showed the makeshift lock-pick. "I learned a few tricks back in the department." He said. "I'm never gonna get those back!" Cecilia pouted.

"Look. I'm still wrapping my head to this whole IS thing. So I'm sorry if I acted like an ass." As Alex says his apologies, Cecilia's face showed some sympathy to the officer. "I see."

"But answer me this, Alcott. Do you like Ichika? As in "Like" Like?" He leaned against the wall, arms crossed.

Cecilia was unnerved from where she stands. "Wha...why do you ask?" She stammered as her legs shake.

"You're easy to read through, kid. Too predictable."

Cecilia fidgets nervously. "Well...yeah but...Can...can you help me win his heart?"

Alex's brows started to raise. He returned to his stoic expression and sighed as he gives the bitter truth. "I'm afaid I can't do that."

Cecilia was disappointed. "Why ever not?"

"Think of it this way. You're not the only one who wants to be with Ichika. That girl... Houki. She wants Ichika too. I can sense it. So if you're gonna ask me to help you win him, It's not gonna be fair for the rest of them."

"That sounded reasonable. Surprisingly, even for a cold person like you." Cecilia was surprised.

"Of course I could change. After all, I'm human." He tilted his head.

"What about you Alex? Have you ever liked someone?" She asked. Alex was completely silent. He looked at Cecilia for a few moments and looked away. He slowly shook his head.

"Seeing someone in love is different than falling in love yourself."

"So that's a No?" Cecilia asked him, only to see his head shake again.

"Sorry for having doubts." Cecilia sighed as she felt a troubled aura around him. "Friends?" She asked as she reached her hand to shake his.

He hesitated for a while then they shook hands. "Yeah. Friends." He slightly smiled.

"All right... Hey, it's getting late. Get some rest and I'll see you tomorrow." Alex yawned as he picked up his cup of coffee. He patted her at the shoulder.

"Good night, Alex."

"Good night, Alcott."