Well, this took a while to write out. Issei's Adventures and Pillar Winged kept most of my attention. It's not been that long. March compared to June. I guess that is what a job does to your free time.
We got custom artwork for this. I was hoping for something else, but I am happy with how it went down. The artist of my commission is Oslight. He got one big thank you from me.
We got past the 200 favorites, 203, and we're now at 222 followers. I thank you all for your patience. Something tells me that I am going to go fast on this chapter.
Smut just is tiring to write after a while. You can compare it to meat. For me, I like meat a lot but eating it all the time causes you to grow tired of it
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Now for the guest reviews. Anonymous on chapter 25 on the 3rd of April.
You are correct on the guess. Ichika is indeed leaving the school. Minato and his Sekirei will undoubtedly be expecting him to come around soon. I didn't think of it that way that he was fighting for his life. I am slow on that uptake. He got indeed help from Matsu to help him out. With Matsu, you are correct on that matter.
The cut isn't just with Chifuyu, but it will the deepest.
I get what you are talking about. The one of the World Purge. It might keep them happy for a good long while.
Tatenashi is a divisive character. You either find her best girl, or you have the ever-loving fuck out of her. Guess for what team I play. That omake was meant for another chapter, but I forgot hence why I put it in. She always got what she wanted. Ichika is the very first time that she got no. Good thinking that she isn't really in love with him.
Charlotte went off the deep end, and falling in love, caused that to go away. The girls got their complexes no going off. Karma is hard dished out in this chapter, and I loved writing that out. Not the first time. Check out my other works.
I now get what you mean. Ichika indeed doesn't want to be popular. The guy wants peace. God didn't give that to him, so he's going to kick his ass. Come to think of it; I have had fics where Ichika gets a double-barreled sawn-off shotgun. Fun times.
That took a while. Sorry again for that.
Started on 18/06/2021
Ended on 21/06/2021
We are also changing the lyrics a bit for this chapter
Just sixteen, a pickup truck, out of money, out of luck
I've got somewhere to call my home, hit the gas, and here I go
Openings song. Through the fire and the flames.
0:00 – 0:18
The opening begins as the first image featuring Minato is surrounded by his Sekirei, such as Musubi, Kusano, Matsu, Tsukiumi, Kazehana, and Kagari. Next, Minato, Musubi, and Tsukiumi are shown on the blue background. Kagari and Kazehana are shown on the pink background, Matsu and Kusano are shown in the yellow Uzume and Chiho on the cyan background.
0:18 – 0:27
(Then, the Title Scene displays the name of the fic is shown. Brave New World)
0:27 – 0:38
In the next scene, Minato and his Sekirei harem run towards the edge of Shinto Teito during the sunrise. Minato's four first Sekireis happily express themselves as if they're jumping in joy, Kazehana drinking her sake with Kagari being cool with Minato with them, and Uzume entertains Chiho with her outfit.
On a cold winter morning
In the time before the light
The next scene is that Yukari and Shiina spend time in the cafe alone together.
In flames of Death's eternal reign
We ride towards the fight
Then the moment Seo begins to flirt with another woman, Hikari gives him a shocking treatment while Hibiki standby.
When the darkness has fallen down
And the times are tough, alright
Next, Ichika Orimura is shown as he's walking with his backpack in the rain.
The sound of evil laughter falls
Around the world tonight
After that, Ichika reflects on how he was badly treated by Chifuyu and his IS girls, especially Houki.
Fighting hard, fighting on for the steel
Through the wastelands evermore
However, unlike the first version, the second version has Chifuyu in silhouette, while Houki is revealed.
The scattered souls will feel the hell
Bodies wasted on the shores
He couldn't bear it any longer; he begins to run and trip.
On the blackest plains in Hell's domain
We watch them as they go
Down into the deep sadness, with one tear comes out from his eye, Minato arrives with the umbrella and gives him a hand.
Through the fire and pain and once again we know
So now we fly ever free
We're free before the thunderstorm
Next, in the second version, Minato and Musubi are then seen battling Izumi Higa and No.83. Katsuragi. Although Katsuragi had proven to be cunning, Musubi is able to defeat her.
On towards the wilderness
Our quest carries on
Then Ichika has been chased by his pursuers and runs into Minato and his Sekirei harem, who are willing to protect Ichika.
Far beyond the sundown
Far beyond the moonlight
Deep inside our hearts and all our souls
The pursuers who chases Ichika turn out to be none other than his IS harem, and his older sister then appears wanting to capture Ichika. Meaning they plan to make Ichika come back to the IS Academy, even by force. However, in the second version, five IS girls such as Houki Shinonono, Cecilia Alcott, Lingyin Huang, Charlotte Dunois, and Laura Bodewig are revealed, while Chifuyu, Airis Twilight Ruxezemburg, and the Sarashiki sisters are still in silhouette.
So far away we wait for the day
For the lives all so wasted and gone
As we can see, Ichika's evolution, he's changed from a little kid to the middle school age, and then his current age.
We feel the pain of a lifetime lost in a thousand days
Through the fire and the flames we carry on
Rapid events happen during this section.
Then Tabane floats into the atmosphere, and the world is shown. Then Maya in the ISA Academy, hoping that Ichika will be okay. The song ends with the main characters all together in four-colored hexagon background (dark blue for Minato, Musubi, and Tsukiumi; pink for Kagari and Kazehana; yellow for Kusano and Matsu, and cyan Uzume and Chiho). And that's it.
[Five Finger Death Punch. Walk away.]
Ichika didn't make a joke when he said that he was leaving. Now, he was making good on that threat. Under the many shouts and stops of Ichika, he didn't look back one bit. Instead, he went to his room and began to pack his clothes. From the door, Chifuyu came, and she looked at the open suitcase.
"Orimura, what are you doing?" Glaring at her, Ichika stopped for one second but continued on his packing.
"What does it look like? I'm out. I have had with this school. I have it with those girls! I have had it with you!" Chifuyu blocked his entrance and shut the case. Then, without even disturbance, Ichika opened it again.
"Orimura, you're ridiculous. Is this a reason that you should be leaving this school?"
"Orimura-sensei." He spat those words like they were poison on his mouth. "This was the camel that broke the camel's back."
Grabbing her brother by the hem of his shirt, Chifuyu wanted to make it clear. Yet, the cowering that she would typically get was reflected by a deadly glare from Ichika. She could say that she was looking in a goddamned mirror.
"And you are going to leave. Where would you go?"
"Where do you think? I'm going to my big brother." That word took Chifuyu.
"That man isn't your brother. And you are ridiculous."
Ichika removed the hand and threw it aside. "In blood, he isn't. In everything else, he is. He was there to take care of me. He was there to teach me important things. He was there to look after me. You taught me the weight of a man's life; he taught me how to live it."
"You fucking ungrateful son of a…" Ichika grabbed her by the shirt and pulled her by the shirt.
"My name's Ichika. Got it? I got more off my fill with this shit. I had enough. Ungrateful! Who the hell are you kidding? Take a good look at yourself. Aren't you supposed to be the Brunhilde? Some teacher and example you are. You talk about honor and pride, but that isn't delegated to your little brother. You leave me hanging high and dry every time. Every time that I look for you, you aren't there. Guess who is there. You are the world's greatest pilot?! Perhaps. But, you are not winning any awards of big sister any time soon!"
Chifuyu's grabbing herself loose from her brother; fury caused her to see red.
"You really think that you can judge me, you fucking brat!"
Taking a breath, she hit the wall, causing it to go up in smoke and leave one crater behind were her first was.
"What the hell do you know of the real world? What the hell do you know about me? I had taken care of you of the goodness of my heart, looking after you when no one else did. Is this the way you repay me after everything I have done for you?"
Chifuyu had hoped, guessed, prayed, that the shaming tactic would work on her brother. That he saw what she had done for him; That he saw that she wasn't so bad after all.
"There are ways you can squander a debt to me. If you would have, I don't know, loved and looked after me, I would have thought that you were right. What did you do? You went to fight a tournament, grabbed me away from my friends, went to Germany, left me an empty house to coming home to. I never asked you to take care of me. I never asked you to look after me. If I had known it would have saddled with a horrible woman like you, I would have preferred that I had never known you!"
Gobsmacked, Chifuyu couldn't move or respond. Ichika just grabbed his suitcase and began to walk his way out of the room.
His head turned back for just one second to see the figure of his sister—he then looked back to the front.
"Goodbye." That was the only thing he said. Not "Orimura-sensei." Not "Chifuyu-nee." Not even "Chifuyu." She was left with that word. Her body screamed at her to move, stop, punch, kick, shout, scream, cuss, anything to get Ichika back.
But she found that she was left with nothing. She has left nothing at all. Getting herself on the bed, she put her hands in front of her face and began to cry. Tears crashed around as she realized that she fucked up big time.
He wouldn't come back to this place. Chifuyu was happy that he closed the door. She was so mad that Ichika just didn't even think of looking back.
Ichika, on the other end, was stopped by several girls.
"Get out of my way."
Tatenashi, Houki, Cecilia, Rin, Laura, Charlotte, Airis, and Djbril stood before him.
"Where does Ichika think he is going?" The male didn't even humor her with a reply. Her crushed nose under his fist made it pretty clear.
"If you want to know, Sarashiki," spitting the name out like she was some sort of vile evil, to which Ichika couldn't stand to be in the presence of them, "I'm going to run away." Opening his unit, he could feel how Byakushiki made its way around him.
The suitcase was lifted into his unit.
"And don't come looking for me. I have had with you all." He saw how they were showing their units. Only, theirs were hurt much more than his. Yet, Ichika was better. So he took off. When he felt the lasers of Cecilia coming his way, he avoided her shots with ease. Was there a moment that he was afraid of her?
Matsu's big battery paid off to have. Using his extreme speed, he could avoid the bullets of Charlotte. When an energy blade from Laura appeared, Ichika just slammed her down. He didn't care about what he did. He was taking this pain, this anger, this frustration, and he would lash out against all who stood in his way.
Turning his head, he witnessed how Houki appeared. Without even blinking, he raced over to Houki, who met his Yukihira. She could feel how he fought. Was this Ichika? Using her own style, she found that Ichika had grown using swords.
"Ichika, this style." She felt a fist colliding with her nose. Dazed, she looked at the boy who she loved so much.
"I learned this from Miya. I can say that woman is better than you or your father will ever be." Slamming her down, Ichika flipped the bird to the school, and he raced off. He wanted to get out, and he wanted to getaway. This wasn't where he belonged. So, using his speed, Ichika just continued to race out, and his rate was incredible.
But he was stopped by drones. Slashing through them, he avoided the bullets from Laura, Cecilia, and even from Charlotte. He flew erratically to prevent them to made hit their target. When he turned his head, he saw that Rin stood before him.
Filing his unit with energy, it lightened up, and it came crashing right at the Chinese girl. He didn't use style but power. She felt how the sword hacked her down while he used his powers. She was catapulted right into Tatenashi; That stopped one another problem. But the next one was the daggers of Laura. They got wrapped around his arm. Charlotte and Cecilia were happy that they could catch Ichika.
Ichika had other plans. Grabbing the German, he pulled her closer to him. She didn't expect him to use such power at her. It did little to stop her from flying right at him. He used his sword as he did on Rin. Like the Chinese girl, he used her as an incoming projectile for Charlotte and Cecilia. He was now sure that no one would come after him.
Not after that fight.
It couldn't be called that.
Getting in a phone call, he was almost tempted to slam it shut until he recognized the caller.
"Minato." Ichika opened it, and the voice of his brother seemed to heal the pain. He wanted to feel something that he wanted all along—a place where he belonged.
"Ichika." His brother responded. His voice had a certain weariness but also understanding—a comfort.
It remained quiet for just a few seconds until Minato spoke again.
"I saw what happened. I suppose there are details."
"Yeah, and none of them too pretty," Ichika replied as he used more speed. He could feel tears streaming down his face.
He didn't even know why he was crying. He didn't even feel why he was crying.
"Do you want to come home?" Minato asked the question of which he was hoping that Minato would ask him.
"Can I?" Ichika replied as he wasn't even sure what he would do. But, if he could fall asleep and disappear, it would be a solution for him.
"You can, Ichika. First, we will talk about something. Then, I'll ask Miya to cook for you."
"Thanks." His voice cracked when he heard that. Miya, Minato. The Inn.
"I'll see you soon. Keep strong." Ichika kept on flying as he felt his tears coming down his face. He wanted something warm.
On a near-automatic pilot, Ichika continued to fly to the city.
For a creation whose first implantation was space travel, it could fly to the other end of the world and back in hours. For example, flying to a city in the same country was done 20 minutes after the talk.
Yet, he wanted to walk a bit. Putting himself on the ground, he was now thinking about the stuff. Of course, the day couldn't worsen when dark clouds packed before him, but for Ichika, the rain proved nothing more than mild discomfort.
The weather reflected the inner turmoil in his heart and head.
Ichika walked through the city of Shinto Teito. His mind was nowhere and everywhere at the same time. He was grateful that Miya and Takehito put up with him again, but it was also clear that Minato was moving out with the children on the way.
Next year, those children would be on the planet. Ichika understood that Minato had to make room for him. Not to say that he wasn't ungrateful, but it made it clear that his brother couldn't longer focus on him.
Kind of a sticky situation. While Minato could take care of him, there were limits to how far his brother could go. Ichika didn't blame him nor the Sekirei for that.
Looking at the sky, he realized that if he wanted to get his freedom and his path, he couldn't rely on his big brother to bail him out. Sixteen and out of luck. The rain just kept going at him as he felt the drench.
Shit, that was true. In a few days, he would turn 16. Two more years before he was a legal adult. He might have wished for a quiet day, but that was out now.
Maybe something small they could do although they had enough to worry about.
Ichika turned to a stop and began to think. Minato moving out wasn't such a bad thing. Maybe he could take up residence in the Inn, find a part-time job, work there and earn his keep with Miya while attending school. Now there was an idea.
He should ask Minato about it but found the hairs on his neck standing up. Then, with his hand on the handle, Ichika turned to see a dark figure standing, hidden by the shadow.
"You can come out, Madoka. I have noticed you." Now, he looked at her face better; she really resembled Chifuyu due to the thunderstorm strike revealing her appearance a bit. There was no mistaking it. Madoka, if that was her name, she was someone that he was related to.
She was wearing an umbrella that protected her from the rain.
"Ichika Orimura. I didn't expect that." Her hands went to her hips while Ichika shook his head. His right hand went to his back. The sword was still there.
"Leave the gun there. You don't want this." The smirk was something he had seen on his big sister if he could call Chifuyu ever again that, only more sinister.
"I had hoped you left the ISA. It would make things easier. And here you are. Right in my path." Ichika smirked as he looked back at her.
"You were there with that Autumn, weren't you? It looks like we have both to contend with psychos." Her eyes softened a bit while she realized that Ichika wasn't talking to her as a foe.
More like a passerby. Or someone similar to her.
"You are talking about the school. We heard you left, and I came after you. So I guessed correctly you would come back here."
"Oh, great. I can add stalker to the list of what you are." When she grimaced, Ichika tensed again while his hand went to his sword.
"Madoka, if you are going to kill me, I would advise against that." The smaller girl relaxed while Ichika did the same. His hand left the handle.
"Why?"
"Minato Sahashi monitors this place. I'm under his protection. If you kill me, they'll find out, and you'll be in a world of hurt. And believe me, that can end badly for you. No rules for them." Madoka knew of the Sekirei plan. She didn't know, however, that Ichika was friends with Minato Sahashi. That was hidden pretty damn well.
Or they weren't looking hard enough.
"If you would do me in, you'd actually doing me a favor. Saves me the headache of living. But would you do that to yourself? Knowing what they would do to you?" Madoka glared back at Ichika, who calmly walked to her.
While her training screamed at her to aim and shoot, she would never get such an easy shot; she refused to listen.
When Ichika came right next to her, the older brother placed a hand on his little sister's shoulder.
"I got a lot of questions, but my world has been rocked enough for one day. Go home, Madoka. Get out of here. I doubt the ISA would let me go like that, and you do not want to be here when the card is dealt, and the pieces are going to fall your way."
Taking the arm of Ichika, she gave it a soft squeeze. She could feel how he increased his power as well to her. Madoka knew, felt that Ichika was more potent than she guessed he would be.
She relented and let his arm go. So he did the same.
"You are right. I do have to contend with psychos." Giving her brother a soft smile, Madoka knew that he was right. It would be a major pain to deal with when she thought about it.
"We'll face either again. I know that. But Madoka, I really don't want to fight you. Hell, you might be the only person that has an IS that might be reasonable, in my opinion."
The twins faced each other, and Madoka gave him one sinister smirk.
"We'll have to fight each other. To become full me, I'll have to take your life."
"And I want answers. No more lies. I'll get my truth when it does." Madoka nodded to Ichika, and she deployed her IS.
"Good luck, Ichika. You'll need it."
"Back at you. See you around, Madoka." And with that, she left while Ichika was left wondering.
"Got a feeling ever so complicated."
Ichika got by at the Inn, and it was just starting to pour down. Looking up to the sky, Ichika was just happy that he got by the house.
He knocked just once, and the door flung open.
Minato stood before him while Ichika just gave him a wave.
"Hey, Minato." Without even a word, Minato wrapped his arms around the boy who just remained quiet.
Behind him, the Sekirei piled up and looked at him. It was too late for Kusano to stay up, so she went to bed. But the rest of the women had gathered around the boy.
Worried sick out of their minds, Ichika dropped his suitcase while he felt the embrace of Minato. Then, silently, he cried in the crook of the neck of Minato's shirt.
It remained quiet as the Sekirei weren't sure what to feel. Not even winged or attracted to Minato, and they could feel the raw anguish from the Pilot.
Ichika had a smile that carried none of its warmth. And all of its sadness that he was feeling now.
"Didn't expect to be back so soon." Before he could say anything else, he was let go by Minato, and the group of women tackled Ichika that he admired and loved.
When the Sekirei were done with their show of affection, Minato came down. Ichika could only look at the face of Minato. He had seen the expression before.
"Sorry about that," Ichika said when he finally calmed down.
"Get yourself cleaned up. A nice bath and dinner. After that, we'll talk." Ichika nodded to Minato. Looking down on his uniform, he wanted nothing more than to burn the atrocious reminded of his previous life.
It was already soaked. Same as with Minato, by the way. Ichika dragged his suitcase inside while Miya joined the Ashikabi.
"I hope that you know what you are doing."
"Yeah, I hope so too." Looking up, he saw how Takehito was waving at him. The Ashikabi just walked over to him while the women were quiet.
"I get that you want to look over young Ichika while he is here. But don't forget that you."
"Have the children on the way. Yeah. Got it, already." Everyone was taken aback by the harshness in his voice. It was rare for Minato to lose his temper.
"Sorry, doctor," Minato realized how he sounded to the landlord. "I get it, though. You and my mother have been telling me the same thing. Ichika most likely will have gotten the same idea. But we can talk about a solution tomorrow. I'll wait on Ichika. We all need sleep."
He was right. Minato knew that. He had a plan in mind, though, but he hoped/prayed that Ichika had a plan as well.
The Pillar and her husband went to bed while the Sekirei scattered upstairs after a good night kiss. Minato just walked upstairs. He had gotten himself some old clothes in which Ichika could sleep. The suitcase was dropped in the room where Ichika spent his summer. Sitting down, he just sat back near the bath.
"Ichika," Minato called in when the shower stopped.
"Yeah." The voice of Ichika sounded broken. Hurt. Yeah, there had to be a solution. Sending him back to the ISA wasn't one of them.
"I got some old clothes for you to sleep in." Then, opening the door for just a bit, Ichika was grateful that Minato was so thoughtful. It took only two minutes before he came out, showered, and looking a bit better.
"How do you feel?"
Ichika dropped down next to Minato and without a word. Ichika was dragged on the shoulder of Minato, who just silently next to Ichika.
"You had to be so strong for all that. It's okay. I'll help you out." Ichika remained quiet while Minato kept his little brother close to him.
At the ISA.
To say that the school was in a state of disaster would be the understatement of the century. Nevertheless, Chifuyu got one hell of an earful from the principal. The man was seriously pissed off and called her many names in the book.
The girls were healing from the fight; Ichika had fought back but never with the IS. They had all gotten a scolding from their respective countries, who were affronted by their behavior.
Chifuyu hadn't allowed them to retire. They had to be in the Classroom of Ichika. For all intent and purposes, it was already cleaned up.
The girls had gotten the stink eye from nearly everyone in the school. Of course, it was their fault that Ichika had run away.
Chifuyu came in, half wasted, half pissed, and she looked over the girls.
"Are you girls proud of yourselves? Look what you have done." Rin veered up and stormed up to her.
"What have we done? You didn't undertake any attempts to stop Ichika, now did you? We at least tried."
Chifuyu was tempted to throw the Chinese girl out of the room for her audacity.
"Oh, you little."
"Rin-chan, stop. We all fault this. Some more than others." Even in this situation, Tatenashi couldn't stop goading to her junior.
"Talking about yourself." Houki bit her off.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Oh, don't act all innocent." Cecilia used her position to elevate herself.
"You were the one who attempted that stupid party. If you didn't, we wouldn't be in this situation. We would still have Ichika in this school."
"And who went after his crown? Oh, right. You did." Tatenashi said right back at them. They would have torn up to class apart if they weren't stopped.
By a woman on screen.
"Ahem." They all jumped out of their skin when they saw Tabane Shinonono appearing.
"Tabane, what are you doing?" The scientist gave them one smile of superiority and dominance.
"Hello, Chi-chan. Houki-chan. Others. I, the great genius, have witnessed the spectacle. It appears that Ikkun has left. And luckily for you, I have discovered his location." Crossing her arms, Chifuyu walked to the screen.
"I don't have to be a genius. I know where he is. The Izumo Inn. Which is where I am going." Showing her best friend a sinister smile, Tabane shook her head.
"Oh, Chi-chan. You really think it will be that simple. You really think that you'll just walk in and get Ichika out." But, glaring at Tabane, Chifuyu knew very well what she'd find.
"I don't care for Miya. She'd be easy enough persuaded." Tabane sighed when she heard those words.
"Oh, Chi-chan. You really think it will be that easy. You might forget who still lives there. And who will protect Ikkun to the bitter end? Know your enemy." Walking up to the screen, Kanzashi crossed her arms.
"So what is this? Some message. Or do you want payback? Because you won't help just because you want us to go after Orimura-kun. And you are going to give us information to tell us what exactly we are up against." She was about to dismiss the youngest Sarashiki. But Tabane knew better than to do that.
"Very sharp. I thought they don't make Sarashiki's like you anymore. You are right. It's also why I have sent something to you girls." Before they could ask what, a metallic box smashed right through the window.
Djbril and Airis were five centimeters close to getting smashed into pieces.
"Tabane," Chifuyu growled when she glared at the screen.
"Can nothing be normal with you?" The scientist shrugged. "Already sent the money for reparations to the principal." The box went open, and out fell black robes. They all had name tags on them.
"Sis. Can you explain why the hell do we have to wear these?" Houki asked her big sister, who just sighed. Unfortunately, Houki didn't have the best fashion sense.
"If you girls are going to Shinto Teito. You'll need a cover. And those clothes are the best for it." Chifuyu took the largest one. Chifuyu guessed that Tabane foresaw this happening. She was about to blow a gasket but decided that there were bigger fish to fry.
"Something else you have for us."
"Intel. Chi-chan, you know of Miya Asama. The Number One. The Pillar. The Hannya of the North. The strongest of them all. While Miya is most likely a bystander, she can get involved when things come crashing down on her door. She learned better. But now, I will present you with your foes." On the screen, Minato appeared with his Sekirei and Chiho.
"You can ignore the man whore and the sick girl. They're human. I doubt they will harm you much. It's the Sekirei you will have to worry about." Rin wasn't the only one who looked down on her breasts, and even Houki and Tatenashi felt small compared to Musubi or Kazehana.
"The first one, that Sahashi winged, is Musubi. Number 88. She's a Sekirei that uses her fist and is very strong, physically and mentally. Her nickname is the Bear Sekirei. A real close counter fighter, but she is not the strongest tool in the shed. Not that it really matters." Houki found that she matched her eyes.
"The second Sekirei he winged is Kusano. Sekirei number 108. Now, I'm not aware that man is fucking her, but I wouldn't put it past him. She's young, the youngest of them all. Her powers are developed, and she can be a real handle. She has control over plants and can constrict others." Rin thought that she didn't have to worry about her.
"The third one that Minato winged is Matsu. Number 02. This one doesn't use brawn but brains; The nickname is the Wisdom Sekirei. She can hack into it. Anything." Tabane paused for good measure. "She was the one who hacked the Silver Gospel out of the sky last summer. She has gotten close to me once, so I am not going to sit out on this one." Kanzashi was just about to prove herself.
"Fourth on the list is Tsukiumi. The so-called "True Wife" is Sekirei Number 09, who controls water. A tsundere with old-fashioned ideas. She caused Sahashi no end of trouble. Be careful with your machines." Laura glared at the woman. So, she used water. Well, she can use electricity for that. Water is a conduit for electricity.
"The fifth he winged is Kazehana. That woman is Sekirei Number 03, and she controls the wind. She is one of the most experienced fighters and can use her body for many a thing. Given what Ikkun has been through, something tells me that she might give him some severe loving. Powerful, passionate but realistic, Kazehana is a force to be reckoned with." Cecilia glared at her. She was the one who filled Ichika's ideas with wrong ones; the love of a man could only come in the form of subservience.
"The last one he winged during the Sekirei plan is Kagari or, like she likes to be called, Homura. The opposite of Tsukiumi. She uses fire and is Sekirei Number 06. She was a he before the changes set in and her body became attracted to Sahashi. Kagari is known for having a clear head, and he rarely loses his cool. Watch out for his flames." Charlotte knew just how to fire back at him.
"The oddball of the Sekirei here is Uzume. Sekirei Number 10, the Veiled Sekirei and originally winged by Chiho Hidaka. The girl I showed you in the beginning. I am not sure, and I don't want to find out, but this missy managed to get winged by both Hidaka and Sahashi. It just shows you have far they go in this regard. She can control cloth, and that can go as far as her imagination." Tatenashi found the smirk was matching hers.
"There are also others out there: the Demon Ashikabi and the Reaper Sekirei. From what I found out, those are Yukari Sahashi. Minato's little sister and her Sekirei. Shiina. He's Sekirei Number 107, and he's a good friend of Kusano. Look out for them. There are also the Thunder Twins, Hikari, and Hibiki. Sekirei Numbers 11 and 12. Winged by Seo Kaoru. He was Sahashi's ally." If it would be needed, Tabane could give more information.
Those are all your foes. For good measure, I'll send the info to Chi-chan so she can help you. It would be best if you got Ikkun back from their claws. Good luck to you all." The screen closed down, and Chifuyu had witnessed them all changing in their clothes.
"We have a late-night bus to Shinto Teito." Then, walking out, like a general before her troops, they followed her.
"We are going to get my brother back."
The next day. In the Izumo Inn.
For Ichika, the ceiling wasn't unfamiliar. He knew what it was. His brain didn't have any trouble catching back up where he was.
The Inn. His home. The home of his brother. It was just a few hours of sleep, but he was fine. He slept better on the simple futon than on the most luxurious beds of the ISA. Turning around, he was woken by the sight of his brother.
"Morning, Minato."
"Good morning, Ichika. I take you to want to change into something else." Ichika grabbed his suitcase. Taking out a simple T-shirt and long pants, he found that Minato had turned around.
"Yeah, I hate being a bother." Minato softly tapped him on the head.
"Hey, none of that now. You took the opportunity that I left open for you. I do want to hear what happened, though. Matsu told me some details but she, as well, like the others, need to hear the full story." Nodding, Ichika walked downstairs with Minato in tow. On the table, the Sekirei were all gathered.
"Big brother Ichika." Kusano ran up right at him. The Knight knelt down and calmly lifted her; She wrapped her arms around him as a greeting.
"Hey, there, Kuu." Looking at the girls, Ichika saw the open spot where he sat down, still carrying Kusano.
"Morning to you all. Sorry for the worries." They were quiet until Miya walked back in.
"Before we have breakfast, Ichika. What happened at that school?"
Sitting down, she patted the boy on his shoulder. Looking at her, she found that he was losing it.
"Before I tell you all, what do you know so far about the situation? Things went sideways when I got back after the stay here."
"We know of the Sarashiki sisters. We know of the Princess of Luxembourg. We know of your fight. What we don't know is what broke you, Ichika." Musubi asked, and it became silent.
"Let's start with the biggest kicker. The party of today. The Cinderella Party. It started all normal, the open days. After that, things went sideways. That." He was about to swear but saw Kusano. He knew better than to swear.
"Woman, Tatenashi Sarashiki, she made a whole party that caused me to go shot at, sword my directions, and you can call it more. They were after the Crown. It was clear that she had set this up. Wanting to be a freakin' hero. Saving the prince in need." A grateful look went to Matsu.
"I owe you a lot, Matsu. Because you did Chifuyu's job, I managed to get out with everything intact. What that all was. And what everyone did to me. I just had it."
Minato put a hand on his shoulder, and it was clear how much love there was between them.
"I get that. But you do know."
"I know that you're moving out. I know what is going on. I hate to be selfish and a bother. But what else what I supposed to do?" Ichika said back to him.
Takehito hated being the sane one in the room. But, just like everyone, he was most displeased by the actions of Chifuyu and the girls from the IS Academy.
But someone had to be it.
"Ichika, you have a plan? Sahashi is moving out soon. So he can't watch over you."
Looking at the Asama couple, Ichika began to think about his plans.
"That might be working out for me. Tokyo got plenty of schools. I'm turning 16 in a few days, so in two years, I'm a legal adult. I want to find a school to apply to here, get in. Takehito, could I stay here during that time?"
The man scratched his cheek. It could be a plan indeed for Ichika to stay. Minato looked a bit surprised by Ichika's suggestion. The Sekirei remained quiet as it wouldn't involve them in a matter.
Of course, they would care for their brother, but they had to put their children first.
He was more considerate than they would have taken him for. Maybe that was a good thing.
"Well, I'm not moving out just yet. That is only going to happen in the next months. Then, by the spring of next year, we are living in our new house. That means the rooms here are open. And even so, you could stay here indeed. Takehito."
Minato asked, and the landowner scratched his head. Ichika had gotten a good plan on the run.
"I don't see an issue in that regard. With a head like yours and Minato and Matsu around, young Ichika, I doubt that any tests will be a problem. The only thing is rent. I don't turn away those in need, but I am not a charity."
"I can find a place to work. No problem. If I do, can I please stay here?" Looking at the bracelet on his arm, Takehito wasn't sure if he wanted that.
"Ichika, can you throw that away in that case?" The boy shifted to the weapon. He loathed the unit inside of it.
But it would be his defense against the threats.
"I am afraid not. I don't want to offend you, Takehito, but something tells me that my sister nor the IS pilots will take this lying down. They know I'm going here. However, they don't know where I am exactly."
"I remember," Musubi slammed her fist into her palm. "I met Houki during my date with Minato in the summer. They will come here."
"Most likely, yeah. I don't want to bring trouble to your door. But, if they do come around, I'll show them the door." Looking at the Sekirei, they all seemed oddly ready and bloodthirsty.
"Oh, don't worry about that, Ichika. They come here, and we'll kick their butts." Kazehana said as the wind blew in her fingers.
"Indeed, I am not going to let those harlots toss you around. You're far too good for them," Tsukiumi made water appear in her palm.
"We haven't gotten a good scrap in months. It would be awesome to go again." Homura made flames appear.
"I want to fight an IS. I think that it might be a good start," Musubi had a dark aura around her.
"Kuu will protect her big brother," Kusano declared with a proud puff on her chest.
"I am not going to let them take you, Ichika. We are going to help you out," Uzume had a sinister smirk. Chiho nodded vigorously next to her Sekirei.
"If they come here, I'll find that out soon enough. Smartest being alive. I'll tap in and make our move," Matsu put her glasses straight.
Ichika looked at them all, and with a grateful nod, he was thankful for this.
"Thank you all. I am really blessed with you girls. And don't worry. I'll help you girls out." He raced his bracelet.
"I hate this weapon, but it is useful," Looking at Miya, the landlady was also joining in.
"Young Ichika. Years ago, Minato came to my doorstep. I helped him out by giving him a roof. Yet, inaction caused him and many others pain. This time, it won't be that."
She took her sword up and showed it to them all.
"I'll join in the fight."
Ichika suddenly remembered something. "Miya. If you could, can you give me lessons? I still got a long way to go."
His stomach made a grumbling noise. The sound broke the tension as they all bursted out in laughing. He laughed along with them as he felt at peace and enjoying himself.
Ending song. {mew} Koukai no Uta (English Version).
First part is the instrumental break. 0:00 to 0:10
The ending begins with the mysterious forming ball, then there's the current-aged Ichika Orimura, who was stuck in the IS cage.
Can you see the light? It's right in front of you. And now you're at the fork within the road, alone.No one else, nowhere else to go...
Then the scene where Ichika was an infant, where's a little Chifuyu's watching over over him the crib.
No turning back, going forward, move ahead. It's tough, you're scared, but you know that you have to cut every tie. No more home to go to.
Then, the still young Chifuyu take her infant brother away from the place he was born before they can lay a hand on him in order to protect him.
And it hurt to give up all this light you built up. Gentle and generous, kind, warm love. And yet, you turn, take a step, and walk right on.
The next scene is Kid Ichika's childhood history with Kid Houki and Kid Lingyin in two split panels. One panel on the top is his childhood history with Kid Houki where he trains with her at the art of Kendo. And the other panel on the bottom is his childhood history with Kid Lingyin, where she made a special promise to him on that day.
But no need to worry, if you have enough today, we'll find it on the way. Let's go and look- together, we can start
Next, the middle-school aged Ichika, look at the middle school building. Then inside of the middle school, we saw Ichika's eyes, he was drawn by the machine, which happens to be an IS in the restricted room. Then it's shows the symbol of IS, part of the IS mechanics, and there's Tatenashi Sahashiki.
You don't have to be so strong. No, you don't have to anything to lead as long as your heart is true and you believe
Then the current-aged Ichika falls slowly within the dark area…
It's your spirit and your soul that will keep saving you and make you strong,
Although, he's still falling, in a few moments, Ichika open his eyes and then he sees...
No matter what comes - the pain, the hurt, move on!
Uzume with Chiho Hidaka, and Minato, who welcomes him into the light door.
So now, don't be afraid, let's walk on today!Whoa! Whooa!
Then Ichika look upon them with the sparks of light rises and walks into the door of light while Tatenashi in her near silhouette dressedin the black coat (like the Organization XIII outfit) bow in sadness while desperately stretches her hand in her attempt to reach him. And then that's it.
Well, this went faster than I would have guessed. For those who are wondering, about the Sekirei names. That isn't my call. But I had fun on other things. It might be a good thing there was some time in between working on the stuff. I had tons of fun of writing this one out.
For those interested in the clothes, the requester has gotten those worked out before and worked them in here. The artist is hikariangelove. You'll find the rest there on Deviantart. I leave my opinion in the middle of them.
Anyway, I am glad that things working out on this chapter. Next one is called Moonchild.
Saluut.