IS Infinite Build
Construct 49: The Boiling point
Houki: Oh my god this is bad… Wait, I'm giving the intro?! Ummm Uh, in the last construct the new possible suspect for who Stalk really is appeared in Katsuragi the formerly believed dead devil scientist. The possibility of Ichika also becoming a Kamen Rider led to him stupidly trying to transforming into a Kamen Rider. After that Bodewig Laura picked a fight with Cecilia and Rin, and managed to beat them. But went too far when she decided to hurt, and try to kill them. We now return to the battle. Stay safe Ichika, Charles...
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, Firehedgehog sending fire at screen shattering it, Keydragon blasts fire and then swings chains at the screen.)
Ashita no chikyū o naki da senai kara
(Tabane, Cecelia, Rin, Chifuyu, Yamada, Charles, and Laura all stand.)
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. Rocketpanda flies by, Firehedgehog blasts water at screen.)
Message, Okoru yo hibiku yo~!
(Keydragon blasts screen with fire, Ichika swings IS blade. Build takes signature pose.)
We are Sento
I put down the partly completed Beat Closer. Putting down the blade and I rub my wrist. "Argh..." I let out a sigh, as I know because of my injuries it will take a bit longer. "I gotta push through this..." Footsteps fast approach, as someone slams into the office. "Hey! No run- Natsuki-chan?" Natsuki-chan stands at the door breathing heavily.
Natsuki:(looks at Sento) Sensei! Three Cadet Reps are fighting each other! It looks like that German Rep is trying to kill the other students!
Sento:(stands up) Bodewig?! Let's move!(grabs wrist.) Ow…
Natsuki:(runs over) Here let me help you.
We are Ichika
"Ichika get out of there!" Charles shouts as she opens fire and joins the fight. With Charles distraction I pull back and fly over to Cecilia and Rin. "Rin! Cecilia! Are you two okay?!" The two's IS disengage. That was close. "Uu...Ichika..." Rin mutters in complete fatigue, Cecilia manages to get a bit more out. "We've shown you… Such a shameful side of us..." I let out a sigh of relief. Thank god their okay, things were looking quite bad back there.
Charles: Ichika! How are those two?
Ichika:(turns back) They're ok! They're conscious, cover me! I'll get them to safety.
Houki:(in thought) Again… I'm made to stand in the sidelines, powerless… All I can do it just watch over them…
I grab the two and bring them to the safety of the launch bay. "Argh!" I turn back to Charles who gets wrapped up in an energy wire. "Interesting… Let me show you the differences between generations." Laura then activates an energy sword and redies a blade. I look at my shield energy, 137 only enough for one possible Ignition Boost. I take out the Dragon Full Bottle, I shake the bottle as I launch towards Laura. Please Byakushiki… Kasumi… Give me Strength! "Raaaahh~!" I launch towards Laura and throw my fist towards Laura's blade. My fist makes contact and the flames and fist breaks the blade. "Wha?!" Then I throw my second fist at her groin knocking her back. The impact damaging Laura's IS. Charles and I pull back away from her.
Laura:(prepares second blade) Bastard Die!(launches towards Ichika) Die!
Sento: Stop!
Chifuyu: Goodness.
The blade is stopped suddenly. Chifuyu-nee stands before us with an IS basic blade. She lets out a sigh. "Whew This is why dealing with brats is so tiring." Whoa, way to go Nee-san. Talk about scary. Laura backs off, Sento enters the arena.
Chifuyu:(backs off) I don't mind if you hold mock battles… But I will not tolerate you kids violating rules in doing so. Why don't you just take this fight to the tournament?
Laura:(backs off) … If that's what you say, instructor.
Sento:(walks over) What?! You're not going to do anything else?!
Chifuyu: No, because that's for you to do.(turns to Ichika) What about you two?
Charles and I give our consent with this battle. Chifuyu stabs her blade into the ground as she exclaims. "Very well… Then until the intra-grade tournament all of these types of engagements are prohibited! That's all! On to you Sento." Our attention turns to Sento. He gives a nod as he walks over to Bodewig.
We are Sento
I look at Bodewig as she switches her IS to safety mode. "Why did you assault two other students?" I ask her, a feeling of rage begin to well up in me. "Instructor. A simple removal of obstacles. These girls have no ri-" I raise my hand and slap her broad across the face, no rubber placed in between. I grab her IS and remove it from her.
Sento:(angered) "Removal of Obstacles?!" Don't be stupid! People are not tools! They are people! You do not get to judge whether they are worth or not! That is not you're right!
Laura: Sir… Why don't you understand! The IS is a tool of war, and these girls are treating it as if it's some sort of Fashion statement! They have no idea of its use!
Sento:(points) You're the one who has no idea! The IS is not a tool of war! It's a tool of Sport! The Alaska Treaty made it that way.(crosses arms) So of course the girls would treat it as such because of that! You are mistaking the IS as that because of your military background. So let me make it clear… The IS and those who pilot it, ARE NOT SOLDIERS! They are normal humans like you and me! And you think you have the right to judge such worth! You haven't the slightest clue of that young girl! You have been causing so much trouble. For not only Ichika, but now Cecilia, Rin, Charles, Chifuyu, me, and the rest of the students in this school! You have a choice miss Bodewig, either you stop picking fights till the tournament and spend the next two weeks cleaning the toilets and dishes, or you leave the school immediately.
Laura: A… I…(looks down) Yes sir.
Sento:(raises eyebrow) Yes, what? What do you accept? You're punishment? Or you're leave from this Academy?
Laura: My… Punishment… Sir.
Sento:(sighs) Good.(turns and walks away) You begin tomorrow, I'll let the staff know.(looks back at Laura) And Laura, you'd better figure out what you're doing. Or else things are going to get worse for you. Dismissed. Ichika, Charles transport those two to the infirmary.
Ichika and Charles: Y-Yes sir!
The students vacate the area, leaving Budwig wondering.
IS Academy infirmary…
I stand in the Infirmary with Maya-chan. "Can you believe she would say such a thing?!" I exclaim to her, Cecilia, Rin, Charles, and Ichika. The four let out a chuckle as Maya sighs. "It's tough to deal with girls like her." I let out a sigh as I look over to Cecilia and Rin. "What about you two? How are you holding up?" I ask. The two glance at Ichika before responding.
Cecilia:(clenches fist) A little longer, and we would have won against her.
Ichika:(sighs) Yeah right. That was a slug fest, if I didn't save you guys you would be dead.
Rin:(scratches cheek) It's not like I'm happy that you saved me…
Ichika: You two… you're pretty lively for people who got beaten to within an inch of their lives. But, hey I'm relieved that you guys weren't badly injured.
Charles: Well, well. I know how shameful it is,(whispers) to be seen by the guy you like in such bad shape.
Rin: Wha-What are you talking about?!
Cecilia: Stop making such false accusation!
I walk over to the two and lay them back down. "Now, now you two. Don't push yourselfs, just rest." The two reluctantly sigh. "Hm? Well, sensei's calmed down as well, I guess we should go home and get some rest." The sound of footsteps begins to come towards the door. The footsteps become louder and louder. I right on time… A horde of girls bust through the door. The girls all huddle around Ichika and Charles.
Ichika: What the hell?!
Charles: W-Whats going on?
Sento:(hologram pad in hand) The upcoming tournament requires a two-team pairs.(turns to girls) Isn't that right girls?
Girls: Please pair up with me!
The girls begin berating Ichika and Charles with requests. Ichika clasps his hands together as he tells the ladies. "Sorry, but, I'm going to pair up with Charles so please stop it." The idea sets into the ladies as they begin to back off. "Well, if that's the case…" One girl mutters. "That does seem better than pairing up with any other girl..." Another mutters. "A boys' pair sounds beautiful… yes..." Another faticises.
Sento:(waves away) Okay, now ladies please funnel out of the room now.
Girls: Okay…(girls leave)
Cecilia:(Cough) Ichika, as your classmate, you should pair up with me.
Rin: Hey! I think as a childhood friend, I'm a better-
Sento:(sighs) Sorry girls… But the two of you won't be able too.
Rin: Why?!
Cecilia: And why not?!
Sento:(turns to Maya) Wanna explain Maya-chan?
Maya:(nods) Both of your IS units have sustained Level C damage. If we don't work on comprehensive repairs right away, it might cause even further damage to the units.(looks at Sento) Even Sento-kun said that even if he were to work on the two units, it will take longer and fly by the Tournament. Above it all, you won't get permission to participate, regardless of your IS units Statuses.
Rin: F-Fine…
Cecilia: As much as I don't like it, then fine.
Sento:(walks over) I know it's difficult to bare. But I'm afraid that due to this complication the two of you won't be able to participate in this competition, so just for now just take a break.(turns to everyone else) Okay then, onto the next topic...
Later the week…
The build up to the Tournament has been filled with tension. Though this entire time I'm still recovering, I add the finishing touch to the newest weapon to the Build Arenal. Ah… This new weapon the Beat Closer… I disappointingly look to my right, and straight to a large pile of papers… Yay~ Paperwork. I let out a sigh and I take the papers, getting up out of my chair. I grab the papers and head out to the office again… How is it when we are in an age of great advancements with technology do we still require paperwork? It could be so easy to just write up the paperwork. I let out a sigh, as I walk down the hallway.
?: Instructor? May I help you with that load?
Sento:(raises eyebrow) That speaking pattern… Bodewig?
Laura:(salutes) Yes sir.
Sento: ...(nods) Sure, go ahead and take half of the papers. We're taking these to the Office, then we're going to the Storage room to check on incoming items to the school.
Laura:(takes papers) Yes sir.
With Bodewig taking half we head straight towards the teachers office. "Don't expect this to clear you up you're sentence, you still have another 2 days to go." I advise to Bodewig, she shakes her head. "No, I don't intend that… It's just, I was just wanted to know something..." I pause and look at Bodewig.
Laura: Chronicle… How did she come up with that… Happy go lucky personality?
Sento:(blinks) Ha?... Wait, do you mean her Mii-tan Persona?
Laura: That's… A persona?
Sento:(nods) Yes… But not the kind that you can summon from inside yourself sadly.(Larua tilts head) Nevermind. What are you getting at? Were you looking at some of Mii- Chloe's streams?(Laura nods) Well, that's just something she created as it's an expression of what works to get others her way. But that's just an online persona. Her true personality is kinda like yours now that I think about it. Stoic and a bit of a Smartass. But I think the difference between the two of you would be that… She has desires and she wants a normal life. But with you, I'm not sure about you.
Larua: What do you mean?
Sento:(shrugs) I'm not sure… Besides you're distaste for Ichika, you Mega fan of Chifuyu, and you're military background… There's not much else. I guess what I'm saying is that you seem to have no other kind of Personality is all.
"Personality..." Bodewig mutters. After that Bodewig is silent, we deliver the papers and we head to the storage room. Their we look though the incoming letters, packages in a check of possible contraband. I don't like having to go through all these letters but with the breach in security we need to check all incoming items for possible secret information. I let out a sigh as I scan the letters. We cant let the students know, such a scan to decode the entire letter and packages. As we check though the letters, Bodewig seems to takes longer then expected for each Letter.
Sento:(turns to Laura) Bodewig-chan? What's up? I would have thought you would be able to read the Letters quickly? What's wrong?
Laura:(staring at letters) Whats written in these letters… What are they?
Sento:(walks over) What do you mean?
Laura: I know these letters are meant to convey emotion… But… I don't recognize them.
I look at the letters she's reading thought and it's clear of what she's been reading… Their heartfelt letters of a happy marriage proposal succeeding, heartbreaking letters of a divorce. Why such letters are still being sent I have no idea. I look at Bodewig who's clearly confused by all of this. "I figured as much." I state with Bodewig looking at me in even more unsurity.
Sento: What your reading, is the feeling of family sending mounds of emotional courage to the students here. Each student has a family in one form or another. Weather it being an actual blood related family, or an adopted family. Not all are happy, not all are sad. But all of them have one thing in common…(looks to Laura) Do you know what that is?(Laura shakes her head) All of them want Love and Peace.
Laura:(confused) Love and Peace?
Sento:(nods) The definition of Love and Peace varies from person to person. One may think of it one way, the other could think of it another way. Everyone wants to belong, everyone wants happiness and perfection. How that forms is up to the individual.
Laura: Bu-But… Why so much in difference? If everyone wants perfection, then why do people bicker and hate?
Sento:(chuckles) Because Perfection and our perceptions of perfection are all different, and a perfect happiness is impossible. Perfection is a concept that we created to emphasise qualities we like. We want to belong, we want to rise higher to perfection. Humanity tends to break down or climb over high obstacles that are put in our path. Even if we fail in one generation the Next generation is bound to take the torch.
Laura: Is that why you teach?
Sento:(nods) Yup, this is to make sure that you are ready. But enough about the world, let's get back to these letters… Again why letters?
We are Laura
After sorting the letters with Instructor, I head to the next Art Classroom. At the door I find Instructor Ichijo going to the door with keys at the ready. "Hmm? Oh. Bodewig-chan. What brings you to my studio?" Instructor Ichijo asks turning to me. "Just passing by… Is all." Instructor Ichijo raises his eyebrow in confusion.
Ichijo:(concerned) Is something the matter Bodewig-chan? You seem… Preoccupied?
Laura:(shakes head) No… It's nothing, really.
Ichijo:(sighs) I know the signs. When a girl says "It's nothing." It usually means that it's something.(opens door) Come in Bodewig-chan. That's, if I can borrow some of your time?
Laura: Uh…
"It's alright. Please come in." Instructor Ichijo says. I… I guess it's okay? All of my previous research has told me that I would point to Instructor Ichijo not even being related to Stalk. I nod as I enter the Art Studio. I go over the information I've gathered in my head.
Instructor Ichijo was born on January 15th 2005. Current age, 33 height, 5 feet 8 inches. Past history includes many classes taken in Art. Other grades were of no particular interest, as they were average. Ichijo left college with an Master's Degree in art. At the time of the Sky Wall disaster, Instructor Ichijo was in america lecturing. As soon as he had learned of what happened in Japan. Instructor Ichijo returned to japan to check upon his family. Afterwards when the IS Academy opened, Instructor Ichijo applied as it's art teacher.
So nothing of particular that would lead to concern. I've even had my Black Rabbit Team look into his history. Despite a thorough research, nothing daming on Ichijo. I observe Instructor Ichijo as he works on a painting. "So, what do you think of this painting Bodewig-chan?" Ah! I've been spacing out… I get up and take a look at his painting. It's of a blond haired woman chained and wrapped up, and being burned at the stake. Above a beam of light shines down upon the woman.
Laura:(tilts head) This is… I'm not sure.
Ichijo:(turns) Really? I guess you haven't studied French history then. This is Joan of Arc. A French Saint of the church. I've just given an artist's interpretation on her Final moments, and how Joan must have felt during those final moments.
Laura:(looks at painting) I see,(sees book) What's that?
Ichijo:(looks at book) Oh this? Just a book I'm reading. I'm trying to Teach myself German. Perhaps you could help me? As a german yourself, you can cretic my wording.
Laura:(back off) Um… Sure.
Instructor Ichijo stands up taking the book. Opening up the book, and going down a few lines. "Please point out if something is wrong with my phrasing." I nod as Instructor Ichijo begins to read out the words. "(in german) Longing." The pronouncing is almost clear, but you can tell… Wait. "No." I mutter. "(in german) Rusted." "Stop." I say a cold sweat dripping down my forehead. "(in german) Seventeen." I clench my fist as the override begins to creep up. "Stop." I stay straight to Instructors face. Yet he continues. "(in german) Daybreak." I pain surges through my head, as I fall to my knees. Clenching my head, I need to stop him! I rush at Ichijo, he dodges out of the way of my charge. The pain in my head is making it difficult to focus.
Ichijo:(dodging Laura and In German) Furnace, Nine, Benign, Homecoming, One, Freight car.
We are Ichijo
Laura charges at me but stops in her tracks right before she punches me. I take off the cover of the book, revealing a German sleeper agent book. How ironic, a sleeper agent tricking another sleeper agent. Laura stands up, looking straight down. "Soldier?" I ask in german. Laura looks up at me, and responds. "Ready to comply." Also in german. I smile as I close up the book, I put away the book. But my smile soon fades as the thing I have just done dawned upon me. "Sigh~ I really wished it had not come to this. I really wished it hadn't." I mutter to myself. "But I can't turn back now." I walk back over to Laura.
Ichijo:(looking straight at Laura) When you have you're IS returned to you, engage the VTS. Then return to normal state and forget all about what you have done. You will forget this conversation, and carry out you're duty.
Laura:(nods) Yes sir.
Ichijo:(turns) Good. That is all. You are dismissed.
Laura nods and leaves the room. Closing the door behind her, Laura regains her consciousness. "Hmm? What was I?..." I then hear her walk off. I walk back over to my painting, clenching my fist. If only what was on that background was real. I open my drawer again, the Transteam gun inside with the Cobra bottle. I pull the Drawer back even further, revealing a Smash Essence bottle. But, everything is for Namba's sake. I sigh as I close the drawer and go back to my painting.
We are Observer Day of the Tournament…
The Day arrives and everyone is anxious. The teams have been decided and the Arena is packed with people. "Wow, that's some turnout." A student exclaiming looking at the arena's seating area. "There are even people from outside the School here." Another notes looking at all the screen.
Mayuzumi:(walks over) This event's important for the industry, you know.
Student 1: Mayuzumi Sempai!
Mayuzumi: It's the time when Skilled Seniors are being scouted and sought for. So they can then recruit and guide those students in Future career paths. Carious companies and international dignitaries gather here for those reasons.
Student 1: Hee~? Ooooh… I'm kind of nervous now…
Student 2: Speaking of, why are you here, Senpai?
Mayuzumi: But of course that's for a pre-tournament interview for that Junior German Transfer student!... Or at least that's what I was going to do, but… Then she told me to go away…
We are Sento
I walk over. "Don't let Bodewig-san's seriousness distract you. That's not what's important now." I say walking over. "Sensei!" The girls exclaim in unison. "What are you doing here?" Mayuzumi-chan asks me. "Simply telling you all good luck." I tell them, all of them give me a confirming nod. I turn to see Houki-chan close her Locker door… She looks quite… preoccupied. I walk over to her.
Houki:(in thought) Ichika… Not for those transferee's sake, but for his own and Kasumi's… I'm always restless… In this situation, can he really show without any reservation, his true strength…?
Sento:(walks over) Feeling Anxious Houki-chan?
Houki:(turns to look at Sento) Sen- Ah, Kiryu Sensei! Yeah… Just Anxious… Is all.
Sento:(turns) I wonder if it has anything to do with that bet you made with Ichika?
Houki:(blushing) Wha! How do you?!
Sento:(smirks) I heard it through the grapevine is all.
"Ah, looks like the pairs and matchups are up for the tournament!" Our attention turns to the screen. Houki-chan wasn't able to find a partner, thus she was paired with another student who didn't have a partner and thus was drawn my lottery today. I caress my chin, as whoever Houki-chan is paired with may, make or break her in this tournament. "Wha?!" Me and Houki exclaim in unison when we find the match. The first match of the day?! And Houki-chan is paired with… Laura?! I hear steps come up from behind me.
Laura: Just perfect. Just stay out of my way.
Houki: Bodewig Laura…
Sento:(turns to Laura) Bodewig!(Laura stops) Don't do anything stupid out their. I'd rather you not get hurt.
Laura:(turns to Sento) Should you not be worried about that idiot out their?
Sento:(shrugs) The Meathead is so dense, he'll bounce any attack of yours off. But I'm more worried about you… Also. Chloe asked me to send you a message. She said: "Good luck out their Laura. I'm rooting for you." She meant every word of that. I was quite surprised.
Laura:(ponders) … Whatever!
End of Construct 49