Gonna admit that it's been not that long.

This will be the first chapter without Ichigo Oga as our beta author.

A month since the first time I started to write on this fic. Feedback has been low but we passed the 100 followers and favorites on this fic. While I had to grind, it's always fun to do this fic. This is going to introduce some new girls in this fic.

And maybe have a reason why this fic deserves an M rating.

There will be a delay though because this site again suffers from issues that we don't get notifications via outlook. Just like November so I'm going to wait a while before I upload this chapter.

For those reading and not getting any notifications via email, change to a Gmail account. That did the trick for me last time and also this time.

Also, we got quite a few artworks out again.

Plus, I had the help of VIRUS GO to look up some stuff.

Started on 25/02/2022

Ended on 06/03/2022

Openings song. "When the Seasons Change" from Five Finger Death Punch.


Ichika didn't mind the feeling of being stared at like some exotic animal. The amount of envy in the eyes of most girls would be enough to make him shudder. Yet, it was aimed at the girl that couldn't care less.

Houki had made her move and she was benefiting from that right now. So Ichika was hers and she wouldn't let him get away. Meanwhile, Ichika was hugging her while most of the girls tried to burn a hole in him.

Surprisingly enough, it was like Charlotte and Laura were not among the ones who were among the stares on Houki.

Meanwhile, Madoka was sitting next to them. There was some awkwardness between her when she watched the scene unfold. But a larger part of her didn't really care about what she saw. After all, she had gotten mostly used to the show of affection that Houki had for Ichika.

The plan of Chifuyu had succeeded as Madoka was now looking really alike a mini Chifuyu. Her hair was in the same way as her sister and one could be mistaken that a twin of Chifuyu sat in the room.

Her growth spurt was still going and yet, she was already filling out her clothes. Her hair was a ponytail like her sister's. She would have preferred to have a braid but the case had to be done.

The door of the classroom opened. The presence of Mattheus and Joel wasn't a reason to stop the chattering of the class.

A singular nod to Madoka was enough to tell her about her lover. Joel had taken Dan under his wing to teach him how to work on technology. Joel was a harsh teacher and very strict on the matter. The same could be said about Mattheus who had an obligation. He wouldn't scare Dan like he would have done the same way if Freya ever had a lover.

But nothing wrong with keeping Dan on his toes. The two sat down while Madoka just sat back. She knew she could rely on Mattheus and Joel to teach Dan all he needed to know.

Meanwhile, Chelsea sent a flirtatious wink to the Belgian who just nodded to her. It felt like she got along very well with the older man.

She wanted more but Mattheus kept his line up. His heart was loyal to Natasha.

The door slid open and now, the teacher walked in. Maya was blushing when she saw Houki on Ichika's lap while Chifuyu sighed.

"Shinonono." A summer of getting the crap beaten out made Houki snap at attention. The teacher composed herself when she saw the show.

"Keep the shows of affection. Especially in the classroom." Houki made her way off Ichika's slap but not after giving a sly "Yes, Nee-san." which would have caused the class into a bigger uproar if Chifuyu had not smacked her on the head.

As softly as she could manage of course as Chifuyu was all too eager to play this game along.

"It's Orimura-sensei in the classroom. And I have to make a few announcements." Chifuyu walked to the board as she eyed the girls.

"We are going to have a few transfer students this semester. One of them is the seventh princess of Luxembourg." That was enough to get the class fuzzing while they began to chat.

"A princess at the ISA."

"I have never actually seen on her, even on TV."

"I bet she'll be amazing."

Chifuyu couldn't afford to send one sympathetic look to her siblings who had been prepared for the announcement. And this time, Chifuyu could not save them from anything that this girl might throw their way.

Meanwhile, Mattheus was listening to his teacher while Joel was listening to music. Normally, the teacher would not have allowed it but she understood that she had spent a lot of goodwill on the two males and they had not even forgiven her for the forced attendance. Were they younger, Chifuyu would have smacked them on the head.

But Chifuyu had come to one understanding. She could dish punishment out to Joel if Mattheus found it appropriate.

"Quiet down!" Chifuyu demanded. "She's only fourteen years so she is here with a lot of support. I expect all of you to be on your best behavior! Understood?!"

"Yes, ma'am." Her stern tone was enough to send fear in the girls but also served as a warning to the twins.

"Fuck you, blow me!" Joel replied which caused the class to look at the punk who was as fearless as ever. As if on tune, Mattheus whacked him on the head.

"Mouth." The Hunter said as he sent an apologetic look to his teacher.

"Well, then. Your Royal Highness. You may enter." The door slid open and a red carpet rolled out.

Ichika wondered why in the world a retinue of maids in smarty-cut pantsuits surrounding a young girl.

The cadet of Luxembourg. Airis Twilight de Luxembourg.

"Thank you for your trouble, Orimura Chifuyu."

"But of course." The forced smile was something that made the twins gulp. She really had to push this as the twins knew that she was not happy with Airis here.

This would be something the twins would have to deal with. She would leave it in their hands.

Airis wasn't even as tall as Joel and her chest hadn't even developed. Even two years her junior, Joel was more an adult. It would have been the fact that Airis had a babyface. The dress was a modified uniform. It had become clear that this was one queen in the making.

Her eyes landed on Ichika but she found a presence. Airis backed when she noticed the glare from Madoka sending her way. It was a cool, assertive way that Madoka made it clear.

'Don't. You won't like the results.' Chifuyu smirked inwardly when she saw her sister copying her. Ichika had a similar glare at his face. Airis wasn't sure what she could do. There was something that she wanted from Ichika but it was a mental fear that Madoka spread over her.

Luckily for the twins, her gaze set further in the classroom. Then she found Mattheus sitting in the chair. His hands were beneath his chair while he was rocking it. Joel was working on the pc, not giving a crap. She walked right up to the man while her servants remained at the school board.

"You there." Mattheus lazily looked at the young girl.

"Yeah?" He just answered as he was looked upon like a kitten with a bawl of yarn.

"Adjzof Mattheus. I want this seat." Mattheus shrugged and placed the chair on four legs.

"Sure thing. Teach, where are you going to seat us?" Airis crossed her arms.

"No, I demand this seat." Snapping her fingers, she looked at one of the maids.

"Remove him." Airis pointed at Joel and Mattheus was a bit too late to find a maid grabbing the boy by the scurf of his neck and yanking him from the lap, ripping the headset out as well.

"What the literal?!" The boy shouted as Airis seated herself on Mattheus' lap.

"I have demanded this seat. Therefore, I'll be seated here." The Hunter had his hands up while he felt Airis sitting on his lap.

"What the crap? Get off me." His eyes went to Joel who was dragged along.

"Let me go, you overcooked wet fuck!" The glare wouldn't even pipe him down.

"It is as her royal highness command." The satisfied smirk of Airis had told Joel all that he needed to know.

Or so she thought.

"I have decided that I will be seated here," Airis answered while Mattheus looked at her.

"Eh, how about no? First of all. I sit here. Second. Having a prepubescent girl seated is very inappropriate. Third. Give me my boy back!" Mattheus shouted while Airis turned back.

"Well, I have seen that matters will be as I require them. I will be seated here." The voice that she used was that of a spoiled to the core rotten brat.

"You got two seconds to get off my knees and give me my boy back."

"I have spoken. As I have now commanded. See that the boy is disposed of." Chifuyu, Ichika, and Madoka all heard those words and didn't need a link to think the same thing.

'Oh, shit.'

"Last warning. Get off me!" Mattheus shouted now, his voice was desperate.

"No."

The Hunter collected himself and made a regretful sigh.

"Oh, very well." Grabbing Airis, she wasn't sitting on his lap anymore but was now placed above his knees. Her head was looking down on the ground now as she couldn't escape this.

"What do you think you are doing?!"

"Something way overdue in my opinion. I warned you." With his left hand, he grabbed the shirt of Airis, preventing a way of escaping and he raised his right hand.

"Unhand me, you!" The rest of her line was cut off by a loud smack.

Chifuyu's eyes bulged out her skull when she witnessed the source of the sound. Meanwhile, Ichika and Madoka were surprised to see how Mattheus replied to Airis' outrageous demands.

Houki kept a hand for her mouth, Cecilia's had fallen open. Charlotte was shocked much like half of the class. Laura was horrified like some others. Chelsea raised an eyebrow to it while she admitted that the force that Mattheus used to spank Airis was something she would enjoy. Some other girls shared that idea as they rubbed their knees together.

The maids and the Knight who was also gathered there witnessed how Mattheus supplied Airis with a fierce amount of smacks on her behind.

The only person that could find humor in this had broken away from the maid and was laughing until his lungs bled. Joel had found the turn of events very hilarious.

Mattheus had a looser stand on education than any parent or orphan worker would have but even he had rules. And the punk had learned never to cross them.

Or when he could say things where the punishment would be liberal as well. A whack on the head was the most he ever got. Not a spanking like Mattheus was now dishing out.

Airis had begun to cry, kick and squeal like a pig while Mattheus delivered her a punishment unfamiliar to her mind. Then he grabbed the sniveling princess and walked to the front of the board. Smashing her down on the ground, he took Joel back up.

When Joel was secure on his hip, he sent a glare that made it very clear to the maids and Knight that made them rethink any sort of retaliation.

"The first person to touch Joel without my permission gets the same!" Chelsea wouldn't dislike that idea but found that there would be better ways to get the Hunters' attention. Plus, she wanted Mattheus to think favorably.

The Knight had recovered when she saw Airis on the ground.

"You think you can just." Unsheathing a sword would have been perfect if Mattheus didn't shove a gun under her nose.

"There are three rules in this class you have to follow." Mattheus's tone was calm but still with an underlying threat.

"One. Chifuyu Orimura is our boss. You listen to her."

"Two. No one fucks with the Orimura twins."

"Three. You don't touch Joel without my permission." Sending a last glare to the girl who was now soothed by the maids, Mattheus looked back at her.

"If your mistress as so much scoffs towards my boy, I'm going to make that spanking look like a love tap. Don't fuck with me." Sitting down with Joel, the boy smirked at Airis who was glaring at him.

Mattheus just swung himself in the seat.

The first to recover was his teacher.

"Adjzof." The tone was so bone-chilling that Mattheus think that Antarctica was nice this time of year.

"I will see you in the teacher's office to discuss your punishment."

The Hunter nodded to her while Joel had his headset back on.

Looking at Airis, Chifuyu wasn't sure how this would unfold.

"Orimura-sama." The Knight bowed to her.

"We will see that our mistress will compose herself. We ask if she can be excused from the lesson."

Without missing a beat, Chifuyu nodded to her.

"That's not an issue. You are dismissed." The red carpet was rolled back and the maids left in a hurry. Upon the glares that Mattheus received, he just lifted his middle finger.

"We also have another transfer student." This time, Chifuyu allowed her twins an apologetic look.

"This transfer student comes from the Netherlands and is also a cadet Representative. She also lived in Japan for a while so she's used to our customs."

'Don't tell me Chifuyu-nee is.' Ichika's voice was alarmed when he sent a message to Madoka.

'Oh, God, please no. Not her.' Madoka was as alarmed as her brother.

"You can enter now," Chifuyu said as a girl walked in.

Both Ichika and Madoka could feel bottomless pits of despair open in their stomachs as they witnessed their horror walking in.

She had short grey hair, brown eyes, and a nicely developed body. Her skirt was short as well which showed off her legs.

"Hello, my name is Rorentsuine Laurent di Fillney. I'm the Representative Candidates of the Netherlands. I'm also the fiancée of the Orimura twins."

With the show off Mattheus, the class had already been thrown for a loop. Ichika and Madoka recovered the first and threw a book at her.

"What the hell are you doing here?!" The shout came as one and this time, it didn't creep out the class.

They had more important issues.

"Orimura-kun, is that true?"

"Since when do you have a fiancée, Madoka-san?"

"Can you explain this to us?"

Houki remained quiet. Her trust in Ichika had to be proven. She would ask later. It appeared that this girl knew them.

"I have come back. And I declared myself you as my lovers."

"Toe maar. Waar gaan we dat neerschrijven? [Well, what do you know? Where do you want to write down?]

Mattheus replied as he remained seated. Rorentsuine eyes went to Mattheus who was now calm again.

"Je spreekt Nederlands. [You speak Dutch.]"

Rorentsuine was more surprised to hear a person talking in her mother tongue.

"Vlaams, ja. Vlaams. Ik ben Belg. En jij bent hun verloofde. Zal het gaan ja? [Flemish, yes. Flemish. I'm Belgian. And you are their fiancée. Pipe down would ya please?]

Rorentsuine crossed her arms as she eyed the man.

"Let me guess." She switched back to the common tongue.

"You must be Mattheus Adjzof. I am surprised to see someone else here. But I am speaking the truth." A demonic feeling filled the classroom.

"Laurent. You have two seconds to get your butt in an open seat before I knock out my special punishment."

Rorentsuine didn't know how fast she had to act less she invoked the wrath of Chifuyu Orimura. Madoka looked back at her sister. This was something that Chifuyu couldn't confirm. But this first hour was quite eventful.

"We have to meet in the audience room. Everyone, come with me."

Scene skip

Ichika and Madoka stood before the stage like so many of their classmates. The entire school had gathered there. Ichika hadn't missed that Airis had joined the group. Deadly glares were now sent to Mattheus who did a wonderful job of not giving a crap.

Before them, they stood for the stage going up where on an electric board, the words "School Assembly" were written.

"Now, the student council president will explain the details."

On the stage, walked a beautiful blue-haired girl. Red eyes that were mischievous shining through the room. Her body had been voluptuous while the rest looked at her.

Joel just looked up at her while Ichika sent a link to his sister.

'Wanna bet that is Tatenashi Sarashiki?' Ichika asked while Madoka just grinned inwardly.

'Not even worth betting.'

"Well, it's been a hectic year so far, hasn't it? I haven't been able to properly introduce myself yet. My name is Tatenashi Sarashiki."

'Knew it.' The twins said at the same time.

"I'm in charge of the student body. Nice to meet you all first years."

The words on the board changed into "Agenda: School Festival."

"Now, concerning the school festival coming up this month, I wish you luck in deciding what you want to do in your respective classes."

Ichika began to understand why Chifuyu didn't like Tatenashi. And he shared that sentiment.

The fan opened and Madoka grimaced. She would need to visit her sister soon.

"Deadline coming soon."

When they were back in the class, they had received some suggestions on what they could do for the school. Mattheus had shielded off Joel's eyes and the Hunter found that Five Finger Death Punch "Inside out" was more appropriate to hear than the suggestions.

The headset closed out all sound. Joel sang the lyrics along.

"I give a shit (I give a shit), I never did (I never did
So you can wipe it away, that silly fuckin' grin"

That was better to sing than to hear what the girls thought of .

Ichika had been reading them over on what the girls thought off.

"Well, the suggestions I have received for our class entertainment are…" five of them were written down.

"All declined!" Ichika had a slight blush when he saw them.

A poki game with him was one thing but twister with his sister. Yeah, that was out the fucking question.

"What?" The entire class (except his sister, Houki and Mattheus) deflated like a balloon.

"You are all out of your fucking rocker if you think I'll allow any of you to put their greedy hands on my boy," Mattheus shouted.

"For fuck sake. Choose something decent."

"He is right," Ichika said. The Knight didn't even dare to look at the screen.

"Who would enjoy this?"

The girls began to buzz.

"I would. I definitely would!"

"She is right! It's your natural duty to please girls!"

"The boys are common property!" A bullet was fired right at the bespectacled girl as they witnessed Mattheus.

With his smoking gun, the Hunter was again pissed off. It was made very clear that they couldn't fuck with him.

"The first fucking whore who even amuses the idea that my boy is theirs will be pumped full of lead to the point they can shit out pencils! That is not a shit threat, that's a dammed promise!"

Raising his right open hand, some girls got a pleasurable shiver down their spine.

"And if you can't get that, I'll throw you over my knee! Ichika is right. Choose something decent or we call this show-off!"

Ichika was very glad that the foul mouth of Mattheus shook reason in the class.

"How about a maid café?"

Ichika didn't expect reason from Laura but he could take it.

"That works."

"I'm sure that it would be well-received. Additionally, an eatery will earn back the money we spend on it."

Mattheus scratched his cheek.

"Plus, it allows for behind the scene works. That's something I can live with. You got my support."

Charlotte was ready to back her up.

"I think it's a good idea. Why don't we have Ichika be a butler?"

"Orimura-kun as a butler? That sounds marvelous."

Madoka turned to Chelsea.

"Plus, we already have a maid. Blankett-san can show us the ropes." The older girl smiled when she heard that.

"I would love to help you out."

"What do we do about the maid uniform?"

"I know how to sew. Or we borrow them from the drama club."

Rorentsuine was also happy.

"I think it would be great."

Shizune (Houki's roommate) stood up.

"Then it's settled. Can we all agree on a servant café?" That went well and Ichika sighed. It wasn't his favorite call but it could work.

"Fine by me." Checking his watch, he had appointments to run.

"Madoka. Can you go to our teacher and tell her what we have agreed on? I need to see Yukimura-sensei get my last checkup."

Madoka nodded and Mattheus got out of his seat.

"Good thing you mentioned your sis. Gotta see what hellish punishment awaits me. Joel, you coming?"

The boy shook his head as he remembered something else.

"Nah, thanks. Gotta check on my pupil. Which reminds me, Ichika. When you got examined, can you get your ass to the tech bay? We kinda puzzled shit out."

Passing Joel, Ichika assaulted his scalp. "Will do." The boy felt the touch and he could handle it. When they left the place, Joel and Ichika walked together while Madoka and Mattheus went upstairs. While the two boys were quiet, Madoka couldn't contain herself longer.

"Nii-chan, that was insane! I can't believe you spanked the princess!" The Hunter shrugged as he continued to walk. Airis got a seat assigned but it wasn't his lap. Although he noticed she had several pillows. Most likely to save her poor behind.

"If she would have gone off my lap, I wouldn't have felt the need to do that. Although that was way overdue." The youngest Orimura nodded heavily in agreement.

"You're right about that, nii-chan." The teacher's lounge was the same as any other school. It reeked of coffee and other things that made Mattheus question the legitimacies. But that was neither here nor there.

Chifuyu had her own place. In situations like these, Madoka and Ichika couldn't act familiar with their sister.

"Orimura-san." Chifuyu turned to them and like soldiers, the two waited.

"Orimura-sensei, we have decided on what sort of thing we were going to do for the school play. A maid café. Bodewig's idea." Chifuyu raised an eyebrow which was enough for Madoka to continue.

"Ichika has his checkup with Yukimura-sensei. He has asked me to relay the message. Is that an issue?"

Chifuyu found no reason to say otherwise.

"No, it's not. Orimura-san, tell Orimura-kun that he has to come to see me for additional training. Given the summer has been quiet on him, he will need to get back in shape. As for you." She wanted to send Madoka to fetch Ichika but a looming shadow had other ideas.

"Ah, there you are." A playful and familiar voice sang through the lounge. It caused all teachers to be on alert and it pissed the two Orimura women and Mattheus off.

In walked Tatenashi Sarashiki, like she owned the place. Chifuyu's glare settled in for her while the lady sauntered over to them.

"Sarashiki. Can I ask what you are doing here?" Chifuyu had the minimum of decorum of respect.

"Good to see you as well, Orimura-sensei. I hope you have been well. I was here for Orimura-chan." Madoka got a tick from being addressed like that. No one called Madoka Orimura-chan!

"What do you want from me? Also, call me Orimura or Orimura-san. You can't call me that!" With her flier aimed at Madoka, Tatenashi continued her story.

"Well, I am here to train you. You are weak. Very weak. Hence why I am assigned to be your coach." Tatenashi declared.

"By who? I don't think I have allowed you to train either of my siblings." Everyone made the note that Chifuyu used the term siblings.

"Student Council President Privilege. I think that I have that to get things through. I will also train Ichika-kun." Madoka got in front of Tatenashi's face.

Chifuyu really enjoyed how much Madoka was like her. The tone was calm and collected but as cold as the Arctic Sea.

"I know your type. If you want to train me, you'll have to prove that you are stronger than me. I don't need an IS to beat you six ways into Sunday. So you are coming with me. And if I can beat you, then you don't stand a chance if you face Ichi-nii."

The flier opened and it hid Tatenashi's smile.

"Oh, any reason why?"

"Ichi-nii is stronger than me. We have seen the same training. In strength, my older brother got me beat. That's a biological fact. So if I can beat you, you don't need to face Ichi-nii."

Madoka followed Tatenashi to a place to fight. She smirked when she heard the encouraging words of Mattheus "Give her hell, Zus." The Hunter turned to Chifuyu who had her arms crossed.

"Why are you here, Adjzof?" Chifuyu asked. The tone was clear she was confused as to why he came with Madoka.

He could just leave but he found that would arouse more suspicion. And something told him that the punishment could be lenient if he was taking it now.

"You told me that I had to be here for my punishment. You know, for me giving a royal brat a long overdue spanking." He confirmed the rumors that were floating around.

Chifuyu smirked at him.

"Right. Thank you for reminding me."

Mattheus crossed his own arms.

"If you want me to apologize then I'll save you the energy and breath. I am not going to."

Chifuyu's had a glare. The Hunter liked to think he had a good grasp on his teacher. This wasn't the deadly glare that demanded obedience. He was still on ice.

"That runt had my boy removed from me, placed herself in an indecent place, and was being a brat. If you want me to apologize, they or you will have to beat it out of me. And let me tell you that it would be unpleasant."

"You believe that I can't beat that apology out of you?"

"If you do, you'll have no time or energy to train your brother. And what is more important?"

"Any reason why you refuse to apologize?" Chifuyu could be reasonable and Mattheus could play with her a bit.

"If you want to know. It's because of Joel." Mattheus answered.

"Pearce yes. I really have to ask what that boy is to you."

"Ask yourself what your siblings are to you. Everything you came up with is what Joel is to me." Mattheus answered. And Chifuyu sighed.

"I understand. Still, you will need to be disciplined." Chifuyu took out a sheet of paper and handed it to Mattheus.

"You have two weeks of detention. From 16:00 till 18:00 every upcoming day. This paper has to be signed by the teacher."

Two weeks of detention. Well, compared to his relatively clean record in high school, he could deal with this.

"Alright. I'll see you later, sensei." He gave a two-fingered salute and left the place.

Maya walked over to the oldest Orimura.

"Just two weeks of detention? Orimura-sensei. Isn't that a bit weak?" The glare was enough to deter Maya from making other stupid comments.

"Oh, is there any reason why you are going to ask me how I govern my class? Perhaps, I should discuss the other punishments before I try them on you." Maya wanted to piss herself and the other teachers felt the cold dread from Chifuyu.

"Eh, that isn't necessary, ma'am. I am sure that Adjzof-kun will learn his lesson." Chifuyu couldn't openly agree with Mattheus but looking back, she found it one entertaining show. And well, Mattheus could learn to enjoy the punishment.

Scene skip

Mattheus walked back to the classes. It sucked as they were empty now. He would have loved to see what Joel came up with.

But he was a beggar so he couldn't be a chooser. The class was an unused classroom as the shutters were down.

The door was open so he slid it open.

"Sorry, I'm here for … the." His mouth fell open when he saw the spectacle inside.

"Detention, right?" A cool voice said as a riding crop slapped in her hand.

Mattheus closed the door as his eyes drank in the sight.

A shirt that was way too short for anything but its intended purpose (awaking arousal) which showed plenty of cleavage while the skirt could have forgone. It was that short as Natasha Fairs sat in the classroom on the desk.

"You have been a bad boy. A really bad boy." Natasha did her best to sound like the strict but sexy teacher that she had heard so much before.

What she didn't expect was that Mattheus began to laugh when he saw her acting like some dominatrix.

"Adjzof, this is serious. Stop laughing." The hits of the crop that Mattheus deflected made it only worse.

He continued to laugh, however. Natasha could feel that her boyfriend was making too much fun of her.

When tears pricked in her eyes, the male stopped as he walked up to her. Cupping her face, she could feel the passion on his lips. As well as on hers as Mattheus kissed her.

"Hey now. No reason to cry." Natasha put her hands on her hips.

"I was trying something. I heard what you did so I found this would be suitable." The Hunter raised an eyebrow as he found out what Chifuyu had done.

His teacher placed him in for two hours with Natasha where they wouldn't be disturbed. Two hours for two weeks. He could come to find that an exhilarating thrill.

He made a note to thank Chifuyu.

"While you look incredibly sexy in that outfit, I am not a fan of this kind of thing." Natasha found that a revelation that was worth hearing.

She had come to find that her dominating personality worked well with Mattheus's laid-back one. Plus, there was a slight bit that he was a masochist. Natasha learned that being fine with a woman that took over wasn't the same as one who would take anything in the bedroom.

Mattheus could easily turn the tables around for him to have fun.

"Still, you are dressed like this and I am more than willing for it." Now, wasn't that a lovely suggestion?

Scene skip.

Two hours later, Mattheus laid on the cold floor. Not that it brought him any discomfort. His burning skin could use the chill. Natasha laid on his shoulder.

"That was fun." The breath tickled his shoulder. It was a good thing he was already spent.

"Fun? I think that amazing would be better." Pecking his cheek, Natasha licked on his ear.

"Don't get cocky. I will admit that it was great."

Both took a shot at teasing back in the summer and found that an amazing relationship bloomed from it. Not that either complained.

"Now, while I am waiting until my legs are getting feeling again, I want to know what you did to land yourself in detention, Mattheus."

"What do you know, Natasha?" He didn't want to explain too much to her in case she picked the most up.

"I only know that you "allegedly" spanked the princess of Luxembourg." Mattheus grinned. He would hear that more these coming days. But he would never deny that.

"Did so. Way overdue."

"And what made you put your hands on a small girl like her? You should know better than." Natasha could be spun up when she heard him talking in such a callous way.

"She ordered one of the servants to get Joel from my lap and throw him out like trash. Then she claimed my lap as her seat."

His lover did a 180 when she heard that news.

"In that case, I think that it will be necessary that I will pay her a visit. I hold much sway as Representative Candidate. I will be sure that there will be no problems to yourself or Joel."

Mattheus loved it when she was protective. But he had to temper her fuel.

"Natasha, I don't want you to go overboard. I'm a big guy. I can take care of myself." The Gospel pilot didn't want to hear any of it.

"That might be but still, there are things that I can do."

And when she could sit up, Natasha did so. Her body was so great to look at that Mattheus was drowning in it.

"That aside, I heard that you are friendly with the Alcott Maid." The Hunter joined his lover and sat up next to her.

"Chelsea? Well, yes. I think that with taking care of Cecilia, she is looking for someone in her own age bracket."

"You are calling with her first name," Natasha noted as she heard that. Some green feeling went in her stomach.

And she didn't like it.

"Kinda a thing that I have. Why?" Mattheus looked at her face that wasn't the same kind of face that he was used to.

"Oh, really?"

He heard that tone before.

"Oh, my dear Natasha. Am I sensing that you are jealous?" The woman was about to shout but a rough arm encircled her head and pulled her close. Kissing the top of her head, she could hear him laugh again.

"I'll be honest with you. Only thing that I ask is that you don't interrupt me." When he heard her silence, Mattheus began to talk.

"Yes, I get along well with Chelsea. No clue how or why but we click. You can have that with people. She is my age and I can tell you that I like a few people around me of my age. You as well." Natasha began to relax. She still didn't believe him but there was trust in him.

"And you can have that. I don't cheat on my girlfriends or have anything else open. I have to wait and see but I have seen that often backfire. Great for anime but horribly for real life. And yes, I can feel that Chelsea wants a bit more on the relationship. While I can see that, I have kept my boundaries and she has been respectful on them."

"What do you want me to do?" Natasha asked Mattheus. It still didn't sit right with her.

"For starters. Trust me. If you want to make things clear to Chelsea, very well but be respectful with her. I don't want a catfight."

That was very reasonable for Natasha. She could make a visit to that maid. It was easy to understand why she liked Mattheus but he was hers and she wasn't going to share him.

That did ring a question in her mind.

"Mattheus, in this, you are one guy in the world of women. There would be many women ready to bed you. Why wouldn't you take that shot?" She had heard enough stories of women.

"Because I respect women a bit too much to use them and myself to be a whore. Also, in relationships, I am what you'd call a single father. I have Joel." Mattheus answered and that was something that rang in her head.

"Joel isn't my world like some say but he is the biggest reason why I am still here." Pausing, he kissed Natasha and she melted in the kiss.

Her hands began to tangle in his hair.

When they let go, a string of saliva connected them.

"And he likes you and you accept him. It's a big factor why you and I are dating." Mattheus admitted as Natasha looked at him.

"I take there is a story to that." The sharpness was something that Matheus knew that would keep her on his toes.

"We had enough emotional rollercoasters so far this day, Natasha. There is a story for that but I think you'd like to make your claim. And I have to see what Joel has done on the machines. I'll see you tomorrow?"

"We have two weeks of this. Prepare yourself."

The two found their clothes and they got dressed again. The Hunter wouldn't ask how Natasha would find her 'rival' but he wouldn't ask. He had his own place to go. It had been an interesting day.

Couple of hours earlier

Ichika wasn't surprised to see Itsuka Yukimura making the ISA his new home. It made the checking a lot easier. And he wasn't an idiot. Ichika knew why Itsuka was there. Yet, he couldn't find a reason to be angry.

Itsuka was good for Chifuyu and well, an older brother would be nice.

He shook his head when he thought about that. It would be for later though.

The infirmary was a place that Ichika knew well enough but instead of a school infirmary, it was now looking like a hospital. It was now also controlled by a guy who could manage a hospital.

"Ah, Orimura-kun. Come in." Without any words said, Ichika undressed. The wounds have healed nicely and given the wounds time to heal was something that reassured Ichika. It was faster than he would have guessed.

Itsuka's hands were cold but for some reason, it calmed Ichika down while he looked over it.

"Nearly no scar and the rest is patching. Only thing I need is a blood test." Walking over to his cabinet, Itsuka took out a needle. Ichika didn't even flinch but he looked away from it.

"Deep breath." The sting was the worst part as Itsuka took out a bit of blood.

"We'll see if you got any immune cell deficiencies. But with how you have been healing, there would be no reason to be worried. But I am rather safe than sorry. One last thing. Could you follow me?"

Itsuka asked and he was surprised to see an X-ray machine.

Before Ichika could ask, Itsuka explained what it was.

"We'll check your abdomen with this. A gift from Uncle Sam given what we did for them." Ichika rolled his eyes when he thought back on it. Itsuka shared that sentiment.

"That is all?"

"I should check you up every once in a while and especially if your blood test comes back bad. But you can start training again." Ichika got a small smile while he lay down.

Itsuka knew how to handle the machine. It was easy enough for Ichika to remain still.

The tests looked good so far. None of the organs showed any damage. Itsuka wanted to know how Ichika was healing like this. But it could wait.

"Alright." Ichika opened his eyes now he was done. Taking back the shirt, he began to get dressed.

"You look good. I'll wait on the tests of your blood but you should be able to start training. Do it take it a bit easier the first few days though. Your muscles aren't used to the strain. Work hard but listen to your body."

Itsuka advised. "You don't need much else."

"Thank you, sensei."

"Anything else?" Ichika thought about it. He had nothing so far. He was back in school, Joel had something for his machine and his body was getting there. Plus, he had a girl that loved him for some reason.

"No, nothing else. If I have something, I'll drop by." Ichika replied as he got off the bed.

"Alright. My door is open to you. May I ask where you are going?" Itsuka didn't mind being curious.

"Joel said he was working on something for me. I'm going to take a look at it. I guess it's for my Infinite Stratos." Ichika answered honestly.

"Alright but don't start training with your machine. Using a sword wouldn't be a bad idea. Ask your older sister for training."

"Chifuyu-nee? Why?"

"She can hold back easier than your younger sister. Or someone else. She is also a lot sharper compared to your peers. If you decide to train. If you got weapons on your Infinite Stratos, check them out but keep it on the downsize. You heard me?"

Ichika nodded to Itsuka. The tone of the doctor left no room for argument. This was the perfect guy for this school.

And his sister.

"Yes, sensei." And with that, Ichika left the room. The young man walked through the school with his destination in mind. Itsuka was being precautious but that couldn't be blamed on him.

Dan seemed to have matched on this school. Joel had managed to get an entire tech bay for him alone. Of course, with the words of the genius spreading, it was no wonder what he had done.

The pupil underneath him would have been the target of scorn but with the protection of both Mattheus Adjzof and Joel Pearce, no one in the right mind would mess with him.

The two had taken Dan in as a trainee and Joel was mighty pleased with him.

"Ah, Ichika. How did the old fuck look you up?" Joel said as a greeting as Dan was sitting back.

He was wearing a black sleeveless shirt that showed off his arms. The trousers were the sort you could expect from a man who was wearing a lot in them. He had some goggles pulled down.

"Itsuka isn't old. And he knows his job." Ichika had no trouble defending him. While Mattheus had buried the war axe with Itsuka, Joel would take a lot longer to forgive him. Joel kept grudges.

It was what made him a typical Irish man.

"Well, that is enough. I got something for you. The whole prototype on guns. I figured out some bits and with some help from auntie, I got your guns visited."

Ichika and Dan said the word at the same time.

"Auntie?"

"Tabane Shinonono. Yeah, for some reason, she is my godmother. And no, I am not telling that story. Ichika, can you give me Byakushiki?" Ichika was too stunned to ask for more as he handed Joel the machine. The boy plugged in a cable.

"Alright, sending you the care package now. She figured out how to call the guns and to make them easy. They'll be taking some time to download in your machine."

Ichika sat down with the boys. Dan just remembered they had soft drinks in the house. He would use one. Taking up, he walked to the fridge. Handing Ichika one, Joel got his place next to him.

"I can't train today, Joel. Doctor's orders."

"I didn't say you have to train. Just summon them and you'll be done. While it is downloading, we also decided on the names and functions. If you materialize the guns, we gave them two names. Izanami and Izanagi. Auntie's idea. Izanami will be in your left hand and Izanagi in your right." Ichika didn't say much but for some reason, the names said something to him.

"Why are they placed there?"

"They can be used at the same time or when you go for weapon selection, you can select one of them. They're also partner weapons to your sword. Izanami is the partner gun for Yukihira while Izanagi is the one for your HSF blade. Izanami is more like the Chasseur Pistol. Made for precision. They match with the burning of your Reiraku. It is semi-automatic."

Ichika nodded to Joel as the punk drank the soda in one gulp.

"Izanagi is a machine pistol. It can serve bullets with a fire rate of 1200 rounds per minute. Much like most modern SMGs. You have to keep that in mind."

Ichika gulped when he heard that. Joel turned to the laptop.

"Aight. We are done. Stand back, summon your weapons. If that old geezer is coming down on you and we can't train, that is okay but I need to know if the weapons get summoned. We can do the rest tomorrow."

Joel handed Ichika the Byakushiki bracelet while Ichika strapped it on his arm.

"Sorry, Joel. But I am going to ask Chifuyu-nee for some training. And the doctor has to give me the okay."

The punk gave him a deadly glare that would make Ichika wonder if Joel was also part of the Orimura family.

"I'll talk some sense in him. I am dying to see those weapons in action. They came out very nice."

Ichika stood back and shouted the machine's name. The feeling of an Infinite Stratos washing over him made it feel like an old friend that helped him.

Joel just looked at the machine built around the young man. Ichika was getting back used to his machine. Then he summoned the two guns.

Joel wasn't lying. They fit in the partner weapons well. Izanami was a beautiful white gun that had the same color pattern and esthetic as Yukihira. She felt heavy but it was the bulk of it that made him smile.

Izanagi was looking identical to the other gun but Ichika could see how Joel had worked it over. It felt a bit lighter than Izanami. It had no color or esthetic but it was pure black. He could understand how it worked.

"Okay, that is enough. They work. How they fight, is something we can figure out later. Glad to have you back with us working." Ichika closed down the machine. Giving Joel a high five, Dan had remained quiet. Joel had given him the assignment to make sure the guns would work.

It wasn't easy but Joel was very pleased with the results.

"So how do they feel?"

"Like they were installed the day I got my IS." Ichika meant those words. The guns fitted well on Byakushiki.

Joel was having the biggest grin possible on his face.

"That's how it's supposed to be. Alright, I got nothing more to add. You can go. I'll see when I have time to test out your weapons. We'll come up with some dates." And with that done, Joel cracked open a can of cola.

He handed one to Ichika and Dan each who gratefully took them. Sliding down on a chair, the three guys sat down with a grin on their faces. Nothing had to be said and they could enjoy the time they had with each other.

Soon, it would be dark and they had to go to their beds.

Scene skip. Couple of hours earlier.

Madoka followed Tatenashi around the school as they walked by.

"So Orimura-chan, any questions?" Tatenashi was having the most joyful time of her life while Madoka began to understand how her sister felt about her.

"Yes, one. I thought that my big sister told you to take a hike. Why is this happening?"

"Well, as you and your brother are still weak, I have assigned myself as a teacher," Tatenashi replied. Turning around, she gave a smile that would have been charming if Madoka wasn't a girl. And she had learned to speak her mind.

"First of all. My big sister doesn't like you. Neither do I. Second. Neither I nor Ichi-nii are weak. If you want me to prove that, how about we have a match?"

Tatenashi smiled at her.

"Sounds good to me."

Both were dressed in kimonos.

"Here are the rules. If you knock me to the ground, you win. But if I render you unable to continue, I win and you listen to me."

"Additional rule. You might beat me. But you still gotta win over Ichi-nii."

"That will all be too easy. I'm going to win." Madoka's eyes narrowed to dangerous slits.

"Come at me when you are ready." Before the words have even left her mouth, Madoka had appeared before her.

Or better said her foot did. Tatenashi barely got the time to block as Madoka delivered a kick at full force. She grabbed the foot of Madoka and brought her to the ground.

Using her hands as a bridge, Madoka jumped back up at her feet as she looked at Tatenashi.

"Well, that was a surprise. But in this school, the title of Student Council President says one thing about its holder."

"Yeah, so I heard. The strongest student in this school holds it. Chifuyu-nee informed me."

Tatenashi smiled back at Madoka.

"Good to see you are informed." This time, Madoka smiled back at her.

"Oh, going to give up?"

"Nope. Just confirmed it. Now, I can really begin." Before Tatenashi had even the time to register the words, Madoka delivered a high kick right against her chin. Her ears ringed as Madoka grabbed the upper part of the kimono. Pulling up, she delivered three savage blows to the stomach.

When Tatenashi was stunned, Madoka kicked the feet from underneath her. The older student could prevent falling down by putting her arms forward as she took in the hits. Grabbing Madoka on her legs, the younger girl didn't fall down but lightning reflexes kicked in as she gave Tatenashi another kick.

Rolling over, Tatenashi backed down as she stood before Madoka. She hadn't felt this much power from a student.

Yet, while she was trying to keep herself together, Madoka didn't even look winded.

"Fight isn't over." Tatenashi had to use all her experience to block the punches and kicks.

The slaps were hard and fast on her while the kicks came and went. Yet, Madoka didn't even look to enjoying the fight. She was just here to get out of this. Then when Madoka grabbed Tatenashi by the sleeve, the older girl wanted to use a hold on Madoka.

Madoka saw that coming and she headbutted Tatenashi. She was sure that the nose was bleeding now.

"That is against the rules!" Tatenashi cried while she held her nose.

"There are no rules." Madoka simply replied. Her tone became cold. Like Chifuyu's. Tatenashi was thinking that she wasn't fighting a student but Chifuyu herself.

"I want you on your back. I want out of this deal. And if you are the strongest in this school, then I really believe you have no idea how weak you are."

Now, that pissed Tatenashi off big time. A right hook came from below and hit Madoka right in the stomach.

This time, Madoka couldn't get away from that and she had to take the blow. Yet, while Tatenashi believed that she would go down, Madoka remained on her feet. And she was even more shocked when she felt the hands encircling her arm.

This way, she couldn't get away.

"Was that supposed to hurt?" A foot came from underneath and smashed Tatenashi's teeth against each other.

Madoka's right hand went over her face and brought Tatenashi right on the floor. She landed on her back and Madoka didn't stop as she buried Tatenashi in the ground.

The lights went out but it was Tatenashi who was defeated. Madoka looked at her. She wanted to make a message. And she had just the way to do so. Changing back into her uniform, she noticed that she wasn't even sweating.

She had often cursed on the harsh training that Chifuyu gave her but now, she would never do so. Madoka would rather take a beating from Chifuyu than be stuck with an annoying bitch like Tatenashi.

When she had changed, she grabbed Tatenashi by her feet and dragged her away. She couldn't give a fuck about the health hazards she was causing. She ignored the stares of the students and one glare that she learned from Chifuyu was enough to scatter them like cockroaches.

But when she encountered Chifuyu, the raised eyebrow was enough to get Madoka to sing.

"I have defeated her and I'm taking her to Yukimura-sensei. Orimura-sensei, where I can meet you when I'm done?" Madoka asked in a curt tone.

"I'll be most likely in the teacher's cafeteria. I am done with the homework, however. I'll be in my room in an hour." Madoka then realized that she hadn't eaten either.

"I'll see you in your room?" It was more a question than a real confirmation.

"Yes, Orimura-san. Could you do me a favor though? Find your brother if you could and take him with you." Chifuyu answered which caused Madoka to smile.

"Very well." And with that, Madoka continued her path to the infirmary.

Itsuka Yukimura was busy over it. He would rather be present when Ichika began to fight but he couldn't be missed in his infirmary.

Itsuka would have to trust Chifuyu. When he heard a door on the knock, he could be happy for the change.

"Enter."

The door slid open and Madoka walked in. The teacher smiled back at her.

"Ah, Orimura-san, what can I do for you?"

"Nothing for me so far." The youngest Orimura dumped Tatenashi on a bed. Itsuka could see who she was.

"What happened to miss Sarashiki?"

"Stupid bitch wanted to challenge me to a fight so she could train me. I kicked her butt and I went overboard. Oh, maybe you should take a look at my stomach. Got a nasty hit there." Deciding that the sister of his lover was more important than the unconscious woman, Itsuka went to work.

"You can change behind the curtain." He wasn't blushing or acting cute. He could easily deal with it but it was a decorum of respect.

When Madoka walked out, Itsuka could see that the bruise was red. She had taken the hit wonderfully if he could be a judge.

Taking out plastic gloves, the doctor touched them and Madoka didn't even wince.

"Hurts or?"

"It's more or less an annoyance. But I have to ask you if I got any injuries."

Madoka was really made of stern stuff.

"Well, you took this hit well. I think you should be fine. I can't see any bleeding. If this gets worse, come see me."

The tone made it clear that Itsuka wouldn't take anything else from Madoka. Again, a reason why Madoka believed he was such a good fit for Chifuyu.

"Very well. Sensei, can you deliver a message when Sarashiki wakes up?"

"Of course."

"Hope that I'm the only Orimura you'll face. Because my brother and sister would wipe the floor with you." And with that, Madoka ran off.

Itsuka shook his head. He really liked that girl. Looking over Tatenashi, he began to see how she would be hurting. Her ego most likely would take the biggest hit.

But it would teach her. No matter how tough you think you were, there were always bigger fishes out there.

Madoka felt a grumbling stomach. She would get something in the cafeteria. She didn't forget to send a message.

'Ichi-nii, you there?'

'Madoka? What's up?'

'You need to be at Chifuyu-nee's room in an hour. I'm grabbing some food. I heard they were grilling chicken. You want any?'

'Nah, I have made dinner for Dan and Joel. Where were you actually?'

'I had to fight Tatenashi Sarashiki. Strongest student in this school. Give me a break.' Ichika could hear how much of a letdown it was. It also burned her because she wouldn't fight now as her buzz was gone.

'I see. I'll catch you at Chifuyu-nee's place.'

Madoka wondered where the rest of the girls were now. While the place was packed, she got herself enough chicken to last her a lifetime, she found that Charlotte, Laura, Houki, Cecilia, Rin, and Chelsea had all foregone their habits and they would eat at the cafeteria.

"Madoka! Hey!" Rin waved at Madoka.

"Got room for one more?" Madoka joked as she got a chair pulled for her. Sitting down, she kinda wished the boys would have joined but normalcy would soon find its place at the school. She could use it. As much as anyone else.

Soon, the girls chatted in comfort as nothing has changed. The question of where Ichika was came on and Madoka explained that her brother had to see both Itsuka and Joel. Meanwhile, the rest of the day just flew by.

The ideas of the festival came through. If Madoka could be honest, she was getting excited to have this party.

But she wouldn't forget about her responsibilities. When the dinner was over, Madoka excused herself. The girls would have remained to chat until they found a presence. Standing over them was Natasha Fairs, dressed up into her blue outfit.

"My apologies but can I have a word with your maid, Alcott?" The tone in her voice made it all too clear that Natasha wouldn't take anything from the girls.

"Of course. Eh, Chelsea, could you?" Bowing to her mistress and the table, Chelsea followed Natasha. She was escorted out of the cafeteria, to quiet hallways.

"Excuse me, Fairs-sama, but can I ask what this is about?"

"I'll tell you when I feel comfortable speaking." Natasha curtly answered.

It would take another few turns in hallways before the Gospel Pilot found it good enough to talk to Chelsea. Rounding at her, Chelsea could feel shivers down her spine.

Fear was in her system and as a warrior, she realized that it was good to acknowledge that.

"I heard that you are getting along well with my boyfriend." Now, that was a surprise to hear. Just like many other women, Natasha was considered to be a beautiful girl but it was all too hard to find a decent guy.

"Oh, really? Who might that be?"

"Mattheus." Natasha simply replied. Chelsea giggled when she heard those words.

"Oh, really? Is the great Natasha Fairs that desperate she is putting her hands on a student?"

Chelsea quickly realized that teasing Natasha wasn't such a good idea.

"Listen here, you little maid. You can tease your mistress all you want but I am not like her. And I would like it if you took this seriously." The faces were touching and Chelsea could feel shivers going up against stronger.

"I'll be brief with you. Mattheus is an easy guy to like. And I can imagine that you need some of your own age. But he is not up for sharing. I don't give samples."

Sighing sadly, Chelsea backed away from the American.

"Oh, really? Can I help it that you are insecure? Why not leave it to the more experienced girls?"

Oh, Chelsea was going to regret those words.

"First of all. I got my experience from Mattheus. You have none. Second. He and I get better along given our lives. I think that the Representative Candidate of the USA is a better choice of women than a servant from a family which lost its glory. Third. Mattheus is a single father. Joel Pearce is the person who also approves of his family. Given the fact that I get along well with him, might make it harder for you. I will give you one warning."

Her eyes bored into Chelsea's.

"I will overlook friendly gestures or conversations. But if you make a move on him, he'll shoot you down. And if you lay a hand on him, pray he is the one to fight you." And with that said, Natasha turned on her heels and walked away. Meanwhile, Chelsea gulped.

The Gospel had opened wounds that she thought had healed long ago.

Yet, there was a click with Mattheus. And Chelsea would be damned if she let the guy walk away.

She would need Mattheus if she ever wanted to achieve her goal.

As for Natasha, she walked away, tall and proud. But when your head goes up, she didn't see it on the ground.

A blow came at her and she quickly looked down to see Joel on the floor.

"Geez, Tash. Look where you are going." The boy shouted and nearly instantly, Natasha got on her knees.

"Oh, sorry, Joel! I wasn't looking where I was going!" The boy took back his laptop and other materials, throwing them in his bag, and smirked.

"Clearly. Head in the clouds." Natasha took him up by the armpits and raised her to her height.

"You're not hurt."

"I'm made of stern stuff. Where are you going, Tash?"

She ruffled his hair and pressed a kiss on his forehead. Joel let it happen as he liked the affection. He warmed up faster to Natasha than he would have guessed before.

"Mattheus room. Do you want to come along?"

"Wouldn't I get in the way? I mean, if you want to." Of course, he couldn't say those words out loud.

Natasha picked them up and she shook her head.

"No. I don't intend to. I don't want to get in your way either." Joel was unsure what she meant by that.

"You won't be. Call it family time." He smiled but his eyes went to the floor.

"Down." He said and hand in hand, they walked to the place. It was more like a mother walking her child instead of anything else.

And if she could be honest, Natasha would call it good training.

Meanwhile, Madoka had caught up with Ichika. They had one place to go. Namely, their sister's place.

"So what did Joel get you?"

"The handguns. He worked them through. And he is happy with Dan. So how did it go with you? I haven't seen you after the class ended.?"

Ichika asked and Madoka just sighed. h

"I had to fight Tatenashi Sarashiki. She wanted to train us so I kicked her ass. I get why Chifuyu-nee hates her. She is annoying beyond belief. If she is the toughest in the school, then I think we are cuts above them." Madoka didn't lie one bit about the last encounter. She was disappointed by Tatenashi.

"You didn't tell me why. I thought that Chifuyu-nee dealt with her."

Madoka shook her head.

"No. Chifuyu-nee made it so that she isn't our roommate. That fight was another thing. And well, I wonder why you are here?"

"Yukimura-sensei asked me to meet up with her. Chifuyu-nee has to train us. Not her. No one else."

"Right about that, little sister." The room was easily reached and with just one knock, Chifuyu opened it.

"Hello there. Ichika, Madoka." Chifuyu wouldn't admit it but she was glad to have a hug from her little sister.

Ichika also got one as he closed the door.

"So you settled on a café?" Chifuyu asked the second that the two got in.

"Easiest thing to do and the most decent thing." Ichika snorted as he took a chair. Meanwhile, Madoka chose the bed as a place to sit while Chifuyu leant against the wall.

"That's not everything. Ichika, you can go first."

"Yukimura-sensei said I can start training. I would prefer your training." The older sister looked conflicted on that.

"While I agree with him, you will have to step it up a notch. Therefore, I will train you as mocking fights with Madoka. Little sister, how did the match go with Sarashiki?"

Madoka scoffed when she heard that name.

"Kicked her butt. Good. Told Yukimura-sensei that I'm the only one she faces as Orimura. I'm somewhat you gave us such a training." Chifuyu ruffled her hair while she admired the look of Madoka.

"You are right. Sarashiki thinks she is strong. But compared to you two." Ichika also basked in the praise of his sister.

Then Chifuyu Orimura turned serious.

"I will advise both of you to keep your heads on a swivel. Training will be rough and I will be relentless. I expect the best of you. Understood?"

"Yes, Chifuyu-nee." Grabbing her younger brother, Chifuyu stood up and pressed them close to her chest.

"You two make me proud." Ichika had to lower himself while Madoka smiled at her.

"Now, run along. It's late enough and things have been busy enough."

Chifuyu looked outside to the sun setting. Another year was coming through and her instincts were telling her that it wouldn't look up for them.

Her siblings had grown strong. And Mattheus was right.

The twins were her siblings, children, proteges. They were everything. And yet, it seemed their family was growing. Which might not be such a bad thing.

Scene change

Aiden's eyes flickered over the computer as he worked on the machine. The open house was coming and it was an opportunity that they couldn't pass up. Unfortunately, neither he nor Squall could come over to the place and overlook the operation.

"You sure this is going to work?"

Squall asked while the man sat back.

"Not by a mile. They are good for one thing and that is stirring up trouble and causing disasters. But it will make for an entertaining run."

Her hands were on the shoulders. They were pleasurable for a massage but she could just as easily break his neck.

"We can only wait and see to see what they do." Aiden turned his head to watch the two figures in the dark.

"But I prefer those two instead of them. At least, they can handle themselves until they get the okay." Squall was as much disgusted with their last additions as Aiden. While the man could prove to be a pain in some regards, he was sane and kept things going.

Psycho and Autumn proved not to have that.

"I still wonder they found this." Aiden ignored the giggles in the room and turned to his computer.

Their biggest targets were Ichika, Madoka and if they could kill, Chifuyu, that was an added bonus.

"The project wasn't that easily discarded. And while it took them decades, it's all too easy to find things back."

"You don't want to use them?"

Aiden just shook his head when he watched those beings.

"Not yet. We will wait and see how things turn out for us. We do what we are told. But the high-ups better see that I get good compensation for this."

Squall stretched out and it made a good show of her rack.

"I'm going to bed." A murderous glare sent shivers down the spines of the giggling figures. They shut up.

"Do the same or behave." Aiden again lit up his pipe. He would have to get out soon. But with the situation, he would prefer to stay so someone kept an eye on their latest residents.

This situation sucked.

His stomach was empty, his tabaco was nearly gone and he hadn't seen good relief in months. And yet, he continued to work. It was the only thing he could do.


Well, this was a fun chapter to write. Pretty done fast but publishment would have taken some time. Given the site going haywire again as it did four months ago.

We are also going to have some new things in the fic. I hope you all liked this and I thank you all for reading.

Saluut.