Hey, guys. So, so, so, sorry that I took so long before updating this story. Or any story for that matter but my last weeks were hectic, to say the least. And when I got home, I just wanted to get the frustration gone. I thank you all for the support. I'm sorry birdy1564 that I took so long with updating.

I hope you guys got the message because the notifications are down again. Like when I put on the stories I would be forced to take a break.

As it stands now, I have no clue how long it will take a while before I know how my summer planning is going to be. The good news for me is that I'll get a part-time job that will take the two full months (except for the weekends). The bad news for you guys is that writing isn't a think you can do when your eyes are closing and your fingers feel like lead.

Without further ado, let's begin. Oh, before I forget. This will be the only update for now because my room is more like a sauna due to the hot weather in Belgium and the fact my room is badly insulated, the heat is going in and not leaving anytime soon.

"So let me get this straight? You need to erotically stimulate those girls for them to get their energy back. You call it a Heart Hybrid. That about right?" Mattheus asked while keeping a grin off his face. Joel was sitting in the older man's lap, doing the same. Kizuna, red-faced, nodded. Great, now the other guys that could maybe, just maybe understand him would be affronted by him.

Right now, the group has settled outside the school, talking about the last events. They had settled in front of the school. Frankly, every girl of the school was gathered there but they left the HHG users at the Personal IS users.

He was pretty surprised that Ichika patted him on the shoulder with a sympathetic look on his face. "I feel for you man, I really do." The puzzled look on Kizuna's face was priceless on his counterpart reaction. He had no idea why Ichika would look at him like that. The other guys in the school envied him for his position. And here were not one but two guys who seemed not all that bothered by that.

Okay, there were a bit shocked on the message but that was it. The initial shock of Kizuna's situation and the absurdity of it. But they didn't judge him on that. Neither Mattheus or Ichika seemed to be that bothered by Kizuna's gift.

Kizuna shook his head, somewhere hoping he wasn't betrayed by what he thought. Ichika got his stream of thoughts and pointed with his thumb behind his back to the Infinite Stratos girls. "Believe me, man. I know what you are going through and that your position isn't that much fun. I have the same problems."

Joel snorted, causing the two Japanese boys to look at him. "Oy, Ichika. You can argue Kizuna got it worse than you." The Eros pilot wanted to act on the rude act of Joel but he sighed when he realized that Joel was part of the three friends he just met. Speaking up to that wasn't up for him.

And Joel seemed like a pretty okay kid.

Ichika casually titled his head avoiding the bullets, dodging Rin's spear. Good thing that Kizuna had some reflexes left, pulled out Blastergun (double barreled sawed off shotgun, the birthday gift from Mattheus and Joel. Ichika's second favorite weapon and only practical firearm) and shot Houki away. Ichika made a click and Tatenashi made a second load of buckshot.

The blue haired girl was blown away by the sheer power of the gun. She knew that Ichika didn't have to reload his gun as the shotgun was bound to his IS. He just used the shotgun for better use. Even so, she didn't try again. Mattheus had his rifle taken out and aimed at them. While it took the man a fuck long time to get used to it, his skill of an unscoped sniper rifle was the best.

"They try to kill me every time I say something wrong." Kizuna looked terrified, not only by the attacks but by the casualness that Ichika had when he defeated the girls.

Aine, Yurishia, and Hayuru went to check on the girls. Well, Yurishia did. She looked mildly amused by Ichika's antics. Knowing that the girls wouldn't try again, Mattheus and Ichika dissolved their weapons. The sound of choppers was getting closer. Ah, yes. Because of the Entrance threat and the attack of those magical beasts, the ISA changed into a dead island.

So before the residents of the school would become dead as well, Chifuyu, as a replacement for the principal or any authority holder, came to the agreement with Reiri that to call the remaining ISA students to be transported at Ataraxia. It came at a price though. The information that was kept in the school, regarding of the Infinite Stratos and everything else that was useful had to be transported to the ISA.

Reiri also gained the authority to call the Personal-Infinite Stratos to arms at her back and whim. While that was no difference for Mattheus and Ichika, the two were used of being ordered around by women. Joel had kept his mouth shut when they told him to transport the data from the one school to the other. Maya and Kei were working supported him in that matter.

Joel was good enough to get the job done but he needed the hardware those two had to make it work. Kanzashi decided to stay out of it. Joel didn't really mind her but she knew by experience that he was faster on his own.

He did, however, call to Chifuyu telling her that Kurazakura couldn't be transported. She had to take the unit with her or leave at the school. Chifuyu had sworn that she would only wake her up for the decisive battle. But that was in their world, this wasn't another world. Joel didn't leave her with many choices. She could get the unit or he'd tell Reiri. Mattheus found it funny at first. Although his smile hid some pretty dark thoughts.

He knew perfectly what kind of situation they were in. Dropped in a world, they were now the lowest of the food chain and working their way up would prove to be a huge task. This time, finding allies would be difficult. Mattheus was used to the fact that his back was watched by either Metal Claw or his boss, the Hacker Leader Kerlongsj Orlejov.

He often thought what he would do in this place. He knew that he wasn't as strong as his boss but he just hoped that he would get there one day.

Right now, Ichika and the gang were his only allies. Luckily, Joel was around as well. So that could prove to really help. Mattheus might be a normal man but Joel was far from it. He was still human but the tricks he pulled proved that he was a capable punk. In fact, if Joel wasn't around, Mattheus didn't have a long shot in surviving this mess.

He looked to the sky and at least, the sky proved to be same. When the IS girls came back, they immediately started to ask the girls what Kizuna did was really meant to recharge them. Ichika, on the other hand, stayed behind, comforting Ichika.

"Seems like we're always somewhere crazy. No matter where we go." Joel offhandedly commented, causing Mattheus to pull him in his neck. Supporting the kid under the legs, Joel used his arms to lean on the head of his best friend. Mattheus deadpan look was just plain amusing. "You got that right kid." Mattheus let the legs go, putting his arms in his pockets and walked to the dorms.

It would be a long day and he had packing to do.

It took a long day and night of everyone and everything that was needed or valued to be transported. The ISA students were viewed as a rare breed despite being humans as well. So the girls were seized. Cecilia, Rin, and Cecilia enjoyed the attention where Houki and Kanzashi were too socially incapable to interact. Frankly, Cecilia and Rin were the same. Their egos just got in the way.

Laura was way too embarrassed and Charlotte stayed behind with her friend. Joel climbed in Mattheus back and didn't make any move to get out. Which wouldn't be a problem because the two male IS pilots already fucked up?

Why would that be the case?

Ichika was in a conversation with Kizuna telling about the crazy shit the boy went through. Not wanting to make friends, Mattheus tagged along. Chifuyu and Maya were busy supervising the groups and with the help of Reiri, girls were assigned to rooms. As for the other students, the first awkward shock passed and they quickly interacted with the residents.

Due to most of them being Japanese, or having a heritage in Japan, they basically were the same as most of the students. They might be from another world but they were Japanese all the same.

Right now, the IS students were in the same boat as the HHG students. Ichika was either ignorant or amused by the glares of the boys cast to him. a few older students made an attempt to go after the Knight but a glare from a certain twenty years old backed them off. But like everyone, they caused quite a show.

Luckily, it didn't take long before they were assigned to a room. As it was weird for the ISA students that they all got separate rooms. For the girls, it meant that sharing a room with Ichika was a dream that now was officially demolished.

He and Mattheus were assigned to the male dorm rooms. It would be really difficult for Mattheus to be alone with Natasha as the teachers spend in a different location altogether. Joel, however, vouched to come with Mattheus in the same room.

He and Mattheus were used to body contact. The years they have spent together were long and in some circumstances, Mattheus and Joel slept together like on the festivals. It was a pure fact of convenience.

For Mattheus and Joel, it was as normal to be around Joel as being around others. It wasn't squicky or anything, they would respect some privacy.

It had been thirty hours before the two could finally go to their rooms. Their goodbye to the girls and Kizuna was long enough but right now, the Hunter and the Knight wanted to sleep. On the walk, Mattheus stretched out, carrying Joel on his back. The boy's younger body finally gave out. "Goddamn, did that woman have to take so long? Couldn't they wait until tomorrow?"

Ichika smirked when the two met the eyes. "Are you talking about Reiri or Chifuyu-nee?"

The older man chuckled although, the easy going got off his face. They had entered the dorm rooms and they were in a hallway. That wouldn't be such a problem.

But Ichika noticed why his older brother's attitude changed. They were surrounded by male students and by the looks of it, seniors. At least, in Ichika's case. Mattheus might have been the first year but in the ISA, every other student to even teachers respected him for being an adult.

Jealousy crept out their eyes, immaturity was barely and badly hidden. The two ISA pilots knew that talking wouldn't work and frankly, they could give less than a fuck.

Mattheus turned to see the other exit being blocked as well, so they weren't complete amateurs. Good thing he read the art of war.

Tip of his late superior, Grushavey btw. Joel woke up when he felt the animosity coming through. "Okay, we don't want a fight." Mattheus tried to be diplomatic. "Just let us go. We're damn tired." Mattheus asked in a fairly neutral tone.

At least, for those who didn't know him. Ichika and Joel both knew it carried a message of horrible pain imminent and an annoyed and tired soldier. Ichika felt the same.

The obvious leader of the group, a guy with burnt orange hair and indigo eyes came forward, eyeing Mattheus. Unlike Ichika's slender sword build or Mattheus set Hunter training, this guy was one hunk of muscle. Mattheus looked at his eyes. While strength could prove to be useful in a fight, he knew better than anyone that solely power isn't enough to keep you alive.

"Oh, we know you're tired. But that's not our problem. No, our problem is that you're quite friendly with that lucky bastard, Kizuna. Getting all those hot babes from Amaterasu and he's even allowed to stay in the girl's dorm. But you aren't so lucky so we will kick your ass instead."

There was one thing that disgusted Ichika and Mattheus and that was denigrating women. True, Kizuna did lecherous stuff to them but the boy didn't ask for that shit. It was stupid but he got his orders. As long he didn't look at women as those idiots, Mattheus and Ichika would be okay with that truth.

Those guys were different on the other hand. So the leader got kicked in the face by Joel. Nearly bored, Mattheus ran to the first guys, using a heavy and powerful punch while still being nimble on his feet. Ichika used his own techniques from kendo training. Stances and moves replaced each other kicking the boys away.

Those guys were weak.

End. In the long run, both Ichika and Mattheus picked a long list of tricks plus a fuck ton of training. Both spent some time with the deadliest human in terms of skill, both warriors weren't looking forward to taking Simo Häyhä's record.

For Ichika, Chifuyu spent her entire life training to become the perfect warrior with a sword and whose body was altered to become a supreme being. Ichika admired that about his sister.

Mattheus was lucky enough to have seen a lot. Otherwise, he would have been insane when he learned about the Hackers and Kerlongsj Orlejov. A Hacker whose an amount of power that he was dubbed Devil.

The man might lack the refinement and grace of Chifuyu but in terms of power, he was her better. And his hidden blades and his unique way of fighting were something most could never hope to master.

Due to Mattheus mindset, he quickly made an own technique with his spear and handgun. Mattheus was more a rifleman. His main weapon was his rifle. But it could never hurt to have a backup plan. For kicking the living daylight out of idiots, it proved to be very useful.

The two men looked at each other and then to their handiwork. Mattheus held out his fist and Ichika bumped it.

After entering the room, Mattheus kicked off his shoes and Joel did the same. Removing his pants and sweater, a shirt and boxers were good enough to sleep in.

Mattheus just wanted to sleep. This was a real, another world they were in. This world was crazier than the last. Their adventure at this place had begun. But what had brought them to this place?

Sorry guys for the short chapter but heat and fatigue are really taking their toll on me. I have written a bit more but I just can't keep my eyes open and I'll asleep. I have a new chapter on my notebook and I'll try to work on that so you guys get a bigger chapter next time.

I hope that summer will give me some time to write and to get more on paper.

Saluut.