IS Infinite Build
Construct 25: The Immortal Weapon
Author Note: Hey! Everyone! Check out the preque story of Infinite Build Zero. It takes place a year before this story, and tells the tale of how Sento and Chifuyu first met. If you want to see Proto Build and White Knight battle against multiple IS from other nations, then Check it out!
Sento: No intro! So exciting! Best Match! Best Match! Let's go~ Back to action! Show off the Best Match! BEST MATCH~!
Kono mama~
(Shows Sento working on bottle.)
Aruki tsuzukete iru
(Zooms in on Sento, changes into build and throws punch)
Konnya mo maasugu
(Shows Build throw a punch then a kick)
Hitori no ashiato tadotte...
(Scene changes to Ichika working on paper)
Hateshinai, dakedo kimi dake wa
(Zooms in on Ichika as swings blade in IS)
Dokoka de matteru
(Night Rouge with Monsters in front of him, Scene switches to bottles on a spinning table. Hands grab the bottles.)
Egao tayasazuni
(Shows Sento, Tabane, Ichika, Chloe all shaking bottles)
There you will...
(Chloe enters chamber and caresses wristband, as eyes glows.)
Be The One, Be The One! All right!
(Build armor encloses around Sento. Shows Rabbit Tank doing finisher, then Gorilla Diamond smashing fist, Shows Hawkgatling point and fire gun at screen, shattering it.)
Ashita no chikyū o naki da senai kara
(Tabane, Cecelia, Rin, Chifuyu, Yamada all stand with two more silhouettes.)
Be The Lights, Be The Lights! All right!
(Sento spin kicks, Ichika throws a punch. Steam engulfs screen to Night Rouge)
Tsuyoku nareru yo, I wanna Get it!
(Sento walks towards camera, zooms in to Sento's face, Sento opens eyes. The eyes flash red and blue)
Nanika wo tasukete sukutte dakishime
(back to Sento and Co shaking bottles as camera pans around)
Kokoro ni furete todoku yo, tsutawaru
(Build readies weapon and Charges Smash Army)
Be The One, Be The Lights
(Rabbit Tank stands as sparks fall on him. Gorilla Diamond readies gorilla fist)
Message, Okoru yo hibiku yo~!
(Hawkgatling readies gun. Ichika throw a punch while screaming. Build takes signature pose.)
We are Sento
"Everyone, stand back. Now let's begin the new experiment." Raise up the two new bottles. I begin to shake the bottles, new formulas float around me. I turn the Shielding Cap forwards and I place the bottles into the belt. "Phoenix! Robot! Best Match!" ...What?... WHAT?!
Build:(uuuchuuu~) We… Have… A… BEST…(Kitaaaa~!) MAAAAAATTTTCCCCHHH~!
Ichika:(sweatdrop) W-What the hell?
Chifuyu:(sighs) Can someone punch him? Please?
"Sensei! Incoming!" The IS points it's at at me. Fangasm later! I quickly grab the lever as I crank it. The Armor constructs around me. The IS blasts me flames engulfing me. "Build up!" I shout as the armor closes on me, and steam exudes from my armor. "The Immortal Weapon! Phoenix Robo!" The flames begin to be absorbed from the IS shot. The Phoenix covers the left visior, right arm, upper chest, and a small bit of the lower chest, a back piece, and the left leg. The visior has the image of a phoenix, my right arm is designed with a raging flame on my shoulder and arm. The back piece is similar to Hawkgattling's wings, I assume and grants flight. The leg is red with no discernable feature to speak off. The Robot covers, the right visior, left arm, middle of the chest, and right leg. The Visior is designed with a robotic arm, the chest is designed with reinforced armor, the left arm is made with the look of a claw arm. The shoulder piece is blocky and looks to a piece of a crane. The arm is a claw arm, and the right leg is black.
Build:(gestures across visior) The Formula to Victory has been decided.
The IS points it cannon at me again, and blasts me. I put up my arm, the Phoenix beings to absorb the energy. I see, so this is how they were able to handle the cooling system, the Phoenix recycles the heat back into power, very effective. The energy blast ends, as in the palm of my hand lies a orb of concentrated plasma. I charge at the IS, I close up my Robot arm as I throw a punch damaging the head piece. I jump back tossing the plasma ball in the process. The ball explodes, the force sends me back. But as I theoried I fly back and glide back onto the ground.
Build:(looks to others) Well? What are you waiting for? Go on. Finish it.
Ichika:(redies blade) No need to tell me twice!
Cecilia:(aims weapon) Let us end this match!
Rin:(nods) Y-Yeah… Yeah! Let's go!
The three fly towards the IS. Ichika and Rin-chan swing causing more damage to the chest, and Cecilia blasts the IS with rockets and lasers. The IS makes a mad dash towards me. "Build! Finish it!" Chifuyu shouts from over the Mic, I smile as grab the lever and I crank it. "Ready Go! Voltech! Finish! Yay~!" Flames engulf my body as I fly at the IS smashing into it I fly back towards it hitting it two more times before I fly over it and I send its body straight into the ground with the Robot arm. I let out a small sigh as the IS shuts down. I look to the three down on the ground. Ichika and Cecilia-chan look at me with smiles on their face, and Rin-chan looks at me with amazement across her face.
Houki: The Rouge IS has Rebooted! It's locked onto someone!
Build:(looks down) What?!
The IS blasts it's beam at me again. I put up my arm to absorb the blast. "Look out!" Ichika shouts as he comes in the way of the blast. What the?! Ichika puts up his blade to deflect as the beam makes impact, and Ichika is engulfed in the blast.
We are Ichika
I awaken, the light beams so bright that it makes me cover my eyes. I begin to sit up, and I look around. The nurses office? A familiar pair of footsteps comes to me, as Chifuyu and Sento arrive. Upon seeing me, Sento facepalms and sighs. H-Huh? D-Did I do something wrong?
Sento:(sighs) Well, look who's awake. Captain oblivious, ladies and gentlemen.
Ichika:(annoyed) Hey! I saved you life!
Sento:(rolls eyes) My life wasn't in danger. Did you not notice the Phoenix bottle absorbing the flames during the battle. Remember that the Phoenix bottle absorbed the energy blast of the IS? I was fine.
Chifuyu:(pushes back Sento) Save it. You took that blast in the back and another in the front. Be thankful that the Dragon Bottle and Sento were there to save you. Sento saved you by absorbing that same blast limiting you injuries. You're body is going to hurt like hell, so bear with it. Still you should be able to leave here soon…(sighs) In any case I'm glad you're alright. I don't want to wake up to find my brother dead.
Chifuyu-nee… Man I feel shitty now. And not just because of the pain. I jumped in when I wasn't needed. Sento walks over and lightly pats me on the shoulder. "I still appreciated the help. So just rest for right now." He say backing off. Kiryu-sensei, well he may be an egocentric man, but he's still a good guy after all. I give a nod. "Thank you. Sorry for worrying you guys." The two chuckle.
Chifuyu:(smirks) I wasn't worried. You're not one to die that easily.
Sento:(Nods) Yes, you're too stubborn to die.(turns and leaves) Well, I'm all done here. I'll meet you later Chifuyu.
Chifuyu:(nods) Okay.(puts up hand) Wait. One thing.
"Hmm?" Sento says before a fist socks him. "Aaaaahhh~!" Sento shouts as Chifuyu's punch sends him flying knocking into the curtain besides me and over the second bed. Sento grabs onto the bed, and lifts himself up. "Ow! What was that for!?" Chifuyu sighs as she cracks her knuckles. "Fangsaming during the match." Annoyed Sento shouts back. "I hardly find that as a reason to punch me!" Chifuyu raises her eyebrow, before Sento sighs and leaves.
We are Sento
I rub my cheek as I head to the elevator. Calling the elevator the door opens. Did she really have to punch me? I enter the elevator and I go down to the lower levels. Entering the lower levels I walk over to Yamada-chan on a consol with other instructors examining the IS. The state we left it in after the battle was much to be desired, but thankfully from the looks we still are able to know a few things. Exiting out of the elevator I walk over to Yamada-chan and her team.
Sento:(crosses arms) What do we have?
Maya: Well, the IS itself is indeed an unmanned IS. But when we checked the core, it was unidentified. The Core itself wasn't even identified with any nation. But we know that it's from the US.
Sento:(hand on chin) So someone modified the Core to clear any evidence? Odd.(opens up HUD) I'll look into it.
Maya: That will be a big help. We'll continue looking on our end… Um. What happen-
Sento:(rubs back of head) Got punched by Chifuyu, flew across room, and fell onto ground.
"Oh… Sounds… Painful." Yamada-chan… That's putting what happened lightly. It was very painful. I'm lucky my head didn't damage itself in the process.
We are Ichika
I look out the window and towards the sea. With things calming down, I have time to myself. I think upon the promise I made with Rin. I still can't follow through with it. The situation I'm in with Sento, and Faust… I just can't. I clench the dragon bottle in my hands. "Don't make a girl a promise if you know you can't keep it. And if you do, then make it up to them!" Kasumi's words echo through my head. I can't marry her or drag her all the way into my fight. But I can still be her friend, she probably won't accept it, but that's all I can offer up. I hear the doors open and Rin walks into the room.
Ichika: Rin.
Rin: Ah! Y-You're awake!...(walks over) Well, that aside, it's good to see that you're okay.
Ichika:(nods) Yeah… Just some minor injuries. Other than that, I'm fine.
Rin:(revived) Ah… Nothing really bad then… That's good. Thank goodness Kiryu-sensei was their to limit the damage. Still can't believe that he's Build.
Ichika:(chuckles) Yeah, took me awhile as well.(looks at Rin) Say, Rin. They cancelled that match after all, huh? You know because of all that happened.(Rin nods) I thought so… Hey about our bet.
Rin:(turns away) ...It's fine… That's already….(turns to Ichika) Look! I just got really worked up back then, so it's fine already! Geez.
Ichika:(bows) I'm still sorry for everything, I can't keep the promise… You remember what Kasumi said about breaking promises?
Rin: Heh...(nods) Yup. How could I?(looks at Ichika) "Don't make a girl a promise if you know you can't keep it. And if you do, then make it up to them."(chuckles) Surprisingly mature for her age.
Ichika: Yeah, I have to make it up to you…(deep breath) There was more to Kasumi's death then I let on. I can't say much for the fear that you may get caught up in the crossfire, but… Before when I was framed for murder, I had my body experimented on. I think that's how I became a pilot. Ask Kiryu-sensei, he was the one who came up with a theory of why I can use an IS. But besides that, yeah. Kasumi was murdered… Sorry that I kept it from you. But hey, Kasumi was rooting for you in improving you're cooking from your dad.
Rin:(looks away) I...I haven't seen my dad in about a year now… After all… My parents… Did get divorced. That's why I had to go back to my own country. My mom took custody of me. Cause… you know having a daughter in this time is both an honor and a convenience. That's why… Dad and I and I… Families… Sure are tough, huh?
Families huh? Even a close-knit family could be torn asunder just like that. Having grown up with only Chifuyu-nee… I can't begin to imagine what it's like. As I think though I can't help but remember what Sento said to Nabeshima's daughter about memories when they are lost.
Ichika: Kiryu-sensei said something that I think works for this well. Your fun memories of Dad's… They were corrupted. You need to make new ones. If you do… I'm sure those memories will get a little easier to remember.(pets Rin) Okay?
Rin:(blushes) Sh-Sure…
Cecilia:(busts in) Ichika-san! Are you feeling better now?!(Ichika nods) And to think I ran all the way here. There don't seem to be any problems… Ah?(annoyed) Fang-san… Might I ask what you're doing here? Now why would a member of Class 2 have reason to be here?
Rin:(annoyed) I can because I am Ichika's Childhood friend! You're one to talk yourself Miss Extra.
The two being to go at it, as I let out a sigh. Whether it's Houki or these two, they're all so… Those guys sure don't get along. I let out a sigh.
Later…
After getting the all clear I return back to my room. Entering the room, their at the table is Houki. "You're late!" Houki shouts at me. Okay… She's been… Waiting… I prep myself for a shouting at. But it doesn't come.
Houki:(pauses) Ah… S-Sorry. But… What were you doing? I was real hungry but I held out waiting for you!
Ichika:(looks up) What? You haven't eaten? I've said before that I'm was going to be in the Nurse's office for the rest of the day. I thought you were going eat without me.(looks over) Huh? Oh! Fried Rice!?(runs over) Nice!
Houki:(twiddling fingers) I… I made it. I just figured I'd make some every now and then.
Ichika:(eyes sparkling) Whoa… It looks so good…(smells) Smells good too…(turns to Houki) Can I have it?!
Houki:(blushes and nod) Y-Yeah. I made it for you.(puts out spoon) I made some extra if you want more.
I take a seat, and I take the Spoon that Houki hands me. I take it and get a large scoop of rice into my spoon. I haven't eaten anything since earlier since lunch! And the fight made my stomach starving for food. I put the food into me, but I pause… It tastes lackluster. "Not that I don't enjoy this but… The taste is… Lackluster." I say to Houki.
Houki: W-What? Here, let me try that!
Ichika:(hands bowl and spoon) Here.
Houki:(tastes) Hmm… Ah… It does taste flat. I must have forgotten something… I'll have the rest. Then I'll make a new batch.
Ichika:(takes bowl) Don't say that! I think it can taste better with just a bit of salt and pepper.(goes to cupboard) Let's see… Ah!
I put the rice back into the large round pan. I add some more salt and pepper into the bowl and mix it around. I get a new batch of rice onto my bowl and I take a bite. Ah! Much better! I grab another bowl put some rice on it and hand it to Houki. "Here. I think it's better." Houki takes it and has some rice. She looks at me then nods. "Yeah. Some salt and pepper was needed." I smile, and the two of us have dinner.
Ichika:(puts spoon down) Hey. Houki?
Houki:(looks up) Hmm?
Ichika: Thanks for saving my skin earlier.
Houki:(blushing) Wh-What's this all of a sudden!?
Ichika: During the battle, you saved me and watched by back out their when I was in trouble. So… Thanks.
Houki: Y-Yeah… Sure…
This is nice. Just the two of us. Is what I thought. This short moment was the calm before the storm. Faust, the other nations, and the battle for the Pandora's Box began to escalate.
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