Good day everyone. It looks like we had some good support the last time that I wrote. Posting that small note did well for my numbers. So I'm happy. Also happy that my schedule is hurrying up well. At least, this was posted before I guessed it would.

So do not forget that I am also on AO3.

We are going to have a breather chapter but something tells me this is going to be a big one. I have learned my lesson however with "A Devil's Flock."

The requester has allowed me some personal fun in this. Kind of the small stuff that makes life so much fun.

And as luck would have it, the ones mentioned here are going to perform next year in Brussels. I'm going to be there.


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Guest on chapter 17 on the 11th of August.

And now again one. Hope you like this one.


Started on 09/10/2022

Ended on 18/10/2022


Mattheus was glad about how the days had gone by. Since the incident, things had been quiet with everyone involved.

He was spending a chill evening with Natasha in his room. Although chilling wouldn't be the correct way. He was doing his homework while Natasha was sitting on his bed. The teacher had already done her homework.

The Hunter didn't even hear his phone ring as he was too focused.

"Hey, Mattheus. What is this?" But the dangerous tone of his girlfriend did shake him out of his stupor while he turned his head.

The Silver Gospel pilot was holding out his cell phone with a text message. But from this distance, he couldn't read it. So he motioned her to come closer while his eyes squinted at the phone.

Then she came closer and Mattheus could read the text.

"Hey, Matt. Never thought I'd be sending you a text. We're playing in Japan in the coming weeks. I'd love you to be around, big lug. How is Joel doing? Love and kisses, Courtney." On the photo was an attractive redhead with blue eyes and Mattheus gulped.

"Didn't think I'd be ever hearing from her again." He wanted to shoot his tongue and brain for that one but was relieved that Natasha kept her cool.

"Who is she? I thought that you're not someone who practices open love."

Mattheus closed down his file and turned around and faced the music.

"Her name is Courtney Cox. She plays in "The Iron Maidens." An Iron Maiden tribute band. Two years ago, we met during a local gig."

Natasha threw his phone at him while she glared at him.

"You did more than meet her, I think. Is she some ex, you neglected to tell me about?"

Mattheus shook his head while he tried to keep his cool with her.

He hoped she could do the same.

"Courtney and I met when I was down in the slumps. I had broken off things with Layla at that point. She and I clicked and we had our fun."

The Gospel Pilot had to keep in mind that Mattheus had lax standards for having girlfriends.

"And you did more than just have fun."

"If you're suggesting, she is an Eskimo sister, she is. But there was never going to be a relationship, to begin with. Before we even went through all four posts, that was something we had agreed on. Courtney and I, we just knew that. But we wouldn't let that stop us. It was a sweet memory for us. And I thought I never heard from her. It's what she wrote down."

Natasha began to wonder what he said. It made sense when she heard the words coming out of his mouth.

"I still don't trust you. I mean, it's not every day that your lover has some secrets."

"I know a way how you can believe me."

Taking out his phone, he began to write a message.

"Hi, Courtney. Never thought I'd ever hear from you again. Would you mind if we have a video chat one of these days? Someone else had read the message and she is a bit angry at me."

Showing the text to Natasha, the Gospel nodded. It would be the perfect way to stop all suspicions.

"We'll have to wait and see for a message. But it should work out." Mattheus admitted and put his phone on the desk.

"I still haven't forgiven you for that."

The words were a bit harsh but Mattheus could hear how she had been relaxed.

"Now, what can I do that you would forgive me?" Grabbing the Hunter from his chair, Natasha pinned him to the bed and her mouth eagerly devoured his.

"You're going to make it up to me. In so many ways."

Mattheus smirked as he felt the lips against her. She hadn't completely trusted him but he hoped that with the video chat, they would be able to smooth things over.

Scene skip

Ichika woke up early in the day as he felt a buzz in his system. Turning his head, he was greeted by the calendar.

It explained why he felt the buzz in his system. His head turned to see his sister awake with a wide smile. She was brushing her hair.

"Happy birthday, Ichika." It was rare that she used his full name but those events were always worth it.

"Happy birthday, Madoka." The two were all too happy they had turned a year older. Even if they thought about it, they had been celebrating their birthday and they kept it up.

A high-five followed up as Ichika began to share the smirk on their face. They were clear on how to have fun during this special day.

And as luck would have it, it was a Saturday. So they knew what they wanted to do during that day.

"Think we should talk to Chifuyu-nee first?"

"We should. After breakfast, Ichi-nii."

It hadn't taken long for Ichika to get dressed and walk around the place. Their big sister had always been discreet so luckily, not that many would know of their birthday. And the twins were smart enough not to tell anyone.

The breakfast went normal. All of their group had gathered and Ichika shared a look with Houki when she wanted to congratulate the two. Dan had gotten an elbow in the ribs that had also shut him up. The twins would have no problem with their remaining friends later but at this point, they wanted to share their birthday with their lover.

They talked about nearly everything and nothing. The big person who was missing was Mattheus. No one had asked where he could have gone and none wanted to know. They could all guess.

Chelsea had found it a bummer. After breakfast, the two excused themselves and ran to the teacher's room. In a school like the ISA, teachers rarely if ever had free time. It was the luckiest guess that their sister was there.

Chifuyu's smirk went wider as she saw the twins enter the place. Ichika grabbed a chair and turned it around while Madoka stood before her.

"Happy birthday, you two."

"Thank you, Chifuyu-nee." The twins replied at the same time.

"I take there is something you'd like to ask of me." Chifuyu could play favorites like this. It was a part that she liked as a teacher and sister.

"We want to take out a person on a date. Could we use you as a threat if we run into trouble?"

Maya heard the lines of Madoka and for some reason, was very happy that Chifuyu had stopped her from making a surprise party for the two. Making all the girls dress up would have just been a recipe for disaster.

"You shouldn't have asked. But in case they want to go overboard, don't worry though. I'll be sure to remind them."

Madoka ran up for a hug while Chifuyu's ruffled Ichika's hair.

"Keep things kid-friendly, please. I have a gut feeling that things are going sideways, even if I help you out."

Scene skip

Ichika was running through the school. The male Orimura was lucky that his girl was a creature of not just beauty but also a creature of habit.

Normally, she would be training in the kendo dojo of the school.

Ichika knew when he could enter the place. The shower was running so Ichika waited outside. The imagination of the young man had been spooking through his head.

He wasn't blind and Ichika had a working sex drive. So that was why he could feel arousal in his system. But luckily, he didn't have to wait too long for the shower to end.

Houki came out, drying her hair off with a towel.

"Hey, Houki." The shrine maiden turned around to see her boyfriend, leaning against the wall.

"Ichika!" Running up to the man, she pressed a kiss on his lips and wrapped her arms around his neck.

When she let go, there was a slight blush on both their cheeks.

"Happy birthday!"

"Thank you. Houki, I'd like to ask you something. If you're fine with it."

The brunette nodded to him and Ichika fumbled over his words.

"Take your time. I'm not in a hurry."

"Chifuyu-nee allowed me to have some fun with you. Are you interested in a picnic in some quiet spot at the academy?"

Houki blinked twice as her brain processed the words.

"Are you asking me out for a date?"

"If you want to see it like that, yes."

He wondered what her answer would be but the kiss on his lips was enough for an answer.

Scene skip

Madoka knew that her boyfriend would be at the technical support. Dan rarely went out of that place and she knew that he liked it there.

Males were a rarity in the ISA and even a normal guy like Dan would be enough to be a point of interest for most girls around him.

She trusted him and that was enough for the two.

Her boyfriend was sitting behind a computer, looking over the data stream. It appeared that Joel had a liking and trust for him as well.

"Hey, Dan." Removing the goggles, he smiled while the girl skipped over to him. He was under the grime, was dirty, and smelled quite a bit given the work he has been doing.

Why the fuck did a guy look so sexy when he was like this?

"Hello, Madoka."

The Kuroshiki pilot walked up to the young man and she found that her boyfriend began to get more points.

"Happy birthday. I take you wanted discretion during the breakfast." Madoka nodded at him while Dan got a peck on his cheek.

"Thank you, Dan. Now, there is something that I'd like to ask of you. Are you free this afternoon?" The upcoming engineer put a dirty glove behind his head and began to think.

"For you, I have always time. You got something in mind?" Madoka showed him two tickets. Chifuyu had been slipping those in her hands.

"I'd like to go to the movies with you. There is a science fiction movie which was released a few days ago that I would like to see. Do you want to go with me?"

Dan began to think about it.

"I am not going to say no to you. But I got something." Out of his pocket, he took out a small paper bag.

"Close your eyes for a bit. If you would be so kind." Madoka followed his order and Dan felt his throat going dry. So his hands opened the bag and Madoka could feel him fumbling around the neck.

"Okay, you can open them now." Looking down, she found that he had gotten her a necklace. On it was a small engraving of the ISA.

"Dan!"

"I wanted to give you this bit and Joel said that it would be…" the rest of his words were cut off as she wrapped her arms around his neck and the kiss came around. She ignored every bit of the grime on her boyfriend and thanked him profusely.

"I love this! Thank you, Dan." Madoka admired the necklace. "Did you make this yourself?"

"I hope you don't mind that I took a page of your brother's book. But I wanted this little bit. Did I do good?"

"You did more than good! You did amazing!" Madoka really began to think more of her boyfriend like this.

Scene skip

Mattheus had no idea what he should be doing on this fine day. The weather had still been good. With the crazy part of the festival over, he wanted to take it easy a bit. He hadn't found Madoka replying to his calls.

There was good news though. Courtney had beeped back. She would be free for a video chat either today or tomorrow at two o'clock. The Hunter hadn't figured out when he would message her.

He turned around a corner and he could feel his mood sour when his eyes laid witness on two figures that he certainly didn't like.

"Adjzof Mattheus!"

His trigger finger began to itch when Airis Luxembourg spoke as Djbril Emulail glared daggers at him.

"Morning, runt. Knight." He greeted the two while they kept the glare up.

"Have you already forgotten my name?" Airis spat at him while she could barely believe how someone could be so rude towards her.

"Don't wanna fucking use it. What do you want from me?" Mattheus replied with a bored attitude.

"Have you forgotten the shame you have brought upon me?" The Hunter began to think about what he had done but then he figured it out.

"Oh, yeah. Your spanking. What do you want? I'm getting detention for it. Is there something else you want from me?" The man had grown tired of this whole chit-chatter.

"That is not enough for our mistress. Our lady had made a decision. A duel. To reclaim her stolen honor." Airis took off her left glove and threw it at Mattheus. It was supposed to mean something in duels.

The Hunter looked at it and back to the princess. For once in a long while, Mattheus was out of his debt.

He had no real idea what he had to do with it.

"Brother! Finally, you're up!" The voice belonged to the boy that could turn all things around. Joel Pearce had run up to Mattheus who stood back for the hug.

The engineer barely recognized the princess.

"Hey, Joel. You ate already?"

"Yep. Didn't want to wait for your lazy ass." The boy noticed the smile on his face while the two ignored the princess and knight.

"Something good happened?" Joel asked as he noticed his grin.

"You two! Have you no decorum for proper manners? We demand your attention!" Joel turned his head to Airis and Djbril.

Taking a deep breath, the punk threw his head back and spat in their general direction. Right at the glove that was laying on the ground

"Take your fucking comments and shove them up your pipe. Bint. I don't give a rat's ass about manners. I want to talk to Mattheus so shove up." Mattheus turned the boy to his shoulders and walked away.

In his head, the whole business had been over.

"I got a message for Courtney last night," Mattheus replied while he walked off, leaving a stunned duo behind.

"Courtney?! Our Courtney?! Courtney Cox?! From the Iron Maidens?!" The punk was ecstatic to hear that news while Mattheus nodded.

"The one and the same. Didn't think I'd be hearing from her again."

"No shit. Neither did I. Why did she message you for? I hope you don't intend to trade in big sis. I'm now getting used to Tasha." Mattheus felt the stress of Airis wash off him while he laughed. Joel really had gotten used to the Gospel Pilot.

"No, don't worry but there is something else."

Airis watched them leave, all too stunned. Djbril had swept up the dirty glove while looking at the young girl.

"Milady?"

"This isn't over. Not by a mile, Djbril. No, I will make them grovel at my feet."

"Of course, milady? They will pay for the disgrace."

Scene skip

Dan had no real idea what the movie would be like but he doubted this is what a science fiction movie really was.

Madoka had bought the tickets which the upcoming engineer was very grateful for. He would pay for lunch later in this. They would act like the real teenagers they were.

He had no real idea on the subject but it was about some sort of mecha armor that fought invaders from some sort of realm.

It was named "The Defenders of the Magical Academy of Ataraxia." For the first bits, it looked like some generic movie about robot fighters.

Until they were halfway into the movie and they realized this was based on some slick and was just an excuse for softcore pornography on screen.

Madoka had buried her head in Dan's shirt while the man had been blushing. Yet, he couldn't stop watching the stuff. And Madoka hadn't blamed him one bit.

Weirdly enough, he wasn't getting into the whole thing. It might be because none of the characters had a teasing, tough and cuddling girl that he loved so much about Madoka.

They weren't the only ones who found the whole thing disturbing and appalling. Dan didn't know where he should look.

The scenes and the moans didn't help one bit either.

As soon as the first break hit, most of the audience ran for the hills. One of the girls was berating the poor boy who had chosen this as their date. Dan had no idea what they were saying and he didn't want to know about it.

He turned to the girl next to him who was trying to breathe the scent of him in.

When she finally looked up, her face had turned as red as a tomato.

"It's alright, Madoka. Break now." The Orimura turned to the screen and the lights were on.

"I want to get out of here. I don't have to watch more."

"Let's grab some food and take it easy now. There has been something I would have liked to ask you." Madoka wondered what that might be but given the fact she wanted anything else in her head than an Ichika copy doing something lecherous to a stacked blonde, the two quickly agreed.

As they left the place, they could smell the meat being cooked and both felt a growl. A pita restaurant was a rare treat but both felt that they could use the extra meat. Dan paid for it and Madoka secured a table.

She looked around and a part of her was happy that she was wearing casual clothes. A black shirt with a design of Powerwolf on while she was wearing a light jacket plus some jeans that made her bum look great. Her legs showed off and some girls were chatting about the whole thing.

"She is so pretty."

"An angel."

"She looks like Chifuyu Orimura. Do you think she is alone?"

"I would love to chat with her."

Funnily enough, it was girls who were buzzing. Madoka began to feel incredibly uncomfortable.

Luckily for her, Dan just slid into his seat and all girls deflated when she sneaked her hand onto his.

He handed her a soft drink as he had gotten one out as well for him.

"They will call us when the food is ready. But can we talk now?" Madoka nodded to him.

"What is so important that you want to talk about this now? Why not in the school?"

Dan scratched his neck as he found that he had no idea how he had to breach the news. So he decided to say the name of who was haunting him.

"Madoka, can you tell me why Rorentsuine is so obsessed with you and Ichika? Cause that ain't just love."

The youngest Orimura shuddered when she heard that name. Good thing that Madoka had learned reason and logic. She understood why Dan wanted to ask this now instead of in school. And as her boyfriend, he had seen what the other girls wanted from her. So this wasn't anything new.

'Be honest with your lover but only talk about something when it's an issue.' Mattheus had good advice.

"Do you want to know about it all? Because it's quite a story, Dan."

"Not going anywhere now, Madoka. I listen." Madoka stretched her neck back.

"It all started when Ichi-nii and I were no longer in Tabane's lab. It would still be over two years since we would go to the ISA. One day, after I walked home after I had my machine checked up. I had to find a cover story so that is how it went. Rorentsuine worked there as some sort of investigator. She fell all over me."

Dan scratched his cheek while there was a slight blush on his face.

"No difference from me in that regard."

"Your way how to make me know you had a crush on me was stammering, blushing, and later on relaxed chatting. That is way better than saying that I had to become your next conquest."

The Gotanda boy looked a hint disgusted by that note.

"Only way why she got away with that was because she was a woman in a woman's facility." Madoka agreed with her boyfriend.

"No doubt. Plus, despite popular belief, I am one swinging for the other team." Dan smiled when he heard that.

"Good thing for me then. Although, with how you act around your big sis…"

Madoka rolled her eyes when she heard that line.

"I love Chifuyu-nee as big sis. But speaking about her. One of Chifuyu-nee's acquaintances worked there, Hikaruno Kagaribi. Good thing I had a year with Tabane Shinonono. That lady was just applauding Rorentsuine."

"How did you make clear that she wasn't one for you?" Before they could continue, they were called to the front.

"Be right back." Dan ran off and returned with two full plates of pitta. Madoka felt her stomach grumble.

"It ain't good for you but we do enough exercise. Itadakimasu!" Dan said as he took a hearty bite of the food.

Madoka smirked as she took a bite as well.

"I was first polite. Said that I wasn't interested. Of course, not that easy. I am often seen as some sort of replacement for Chifuyu-nee. You don't want to know how many slicks themselves to her. Believe me, I don't."

"Me neither. So what was your next course of action?"

"Smashed her nose in. But that proved to be a really bad choice. It didn't turn her off. It only made her fall more for me."

Scene skip

Charlotte Dunois was confined to her room by decree of Chifuyu Orimura. She had no idea why she deserved such punishment but had to sit this out. She would ask later though.

In her lap, laid Laura. The two girls were dressed up in their pajamas and it was like Laura was a giant cat. She looked adorable as the German was sleeping. Charlotte had begun to think how far they had gotten together. How much they had grown over the last semester.

Charlotte would swear that Laura was her best friend and that the German soldier would be the same. There was much that she could teach the soldier although Charlotte argued that her own life wasn't normal either.

The more she looked at Laura, the more she began to see Laura in a different light.

Given the fact that both subjects of her love were already in a loving relationship, Charlotte doubted there was much she could do.

Jealousy was one thing but being a homewrecker was out. Plus, she didn't want to jeopardize the relationship with Ichika and Madoka. There was a rational part that told her that those two could help her in other parts of her life.

When Laura stirred in her sleep, her heart melted.

Maybe it was time to look for love in another place.

Scene skip

Houki Shinonono had found that her pleasure of being Ichika's girlfriend had nothing to do with being a stunning young woman (although both would admit it helped) but a promise that kept both going during their childhood.

And that was something she now was receiving the benefits from.

Both had dressed up for this. Ichika had taken a leather vest that he 'borrowed' from Mattheus with a white undershirt while Houki was wearing a sundress that showed pretty enough skin but just kept enough modesty on.

Ichika had gotten a picnic basket for the two of them to eat. The lunch was a great mix of Japanese and Western food. Some bits of it were meatballs with cold potato or hot noodles. Ichika found a way to keep the water by storing it in a thermos bottle.

They just chatted about their lives and Ichika was surprised that even so far in the ISA, they could go without anyone disturbing them.

Before leaving, the Orimura male had sent out a text to his sister their general location to keep others out.

At this point, the sun had been shining down on them and the food in their bellies had caused Houki to grow tired as she found herself leaning against Ichika while they sat against the tree.

"This is nice. You are still a great cook."

"I had to learn. You know that Chifuyu-nee can't cook." The two snorted when they realized how Chifuyu really was in the kitchen.

"I do know that. Neh, Ichika. Can I ask you something?"

Houki got off her boyfriend and looked at him in a serious way.

"I know of Rin. But you haven't told me about Rorentsuine. I'd like to know why." Ichika cringed when she mentioned that. But Houki deserved an honest answer.

"That is because every fiber of my being wished that I would never have to meet her again. I got nothing against anyone who doesn't play the usual game but that woman is on a whole other level."

Houki raised an eyebrow and Ichika pressed a kiss on her forehead while he smiled at her.

"You do know that some of the girls like me and some like Madoka, right?" Houki nodded as she wondered where this was going.

"There is a larger group that is going for me or my sister. They don't care as long as they get one of the two. Rorentsuine was originally after my little sister but then went right after me when I helped my sister out once. It was quite a horror."

Scene skip

Mattheus had heard the birthday of the twins had come up but unfortunately, they had made it in such a way that he couldn't give them any presents. From what Natasha heard come down, Chifuyu talked Maya out of a smut show with the girls for the two. Mattheus wouldn't like to be dressed up like a fox.

The Hunter did hear that Chifuyu had told most of the girls to stay out of a part of the academy where Mattheus presumed where Ichika had taken Houki.

Natasha was still busy working with school stuff and Joel had assigned himself to work on Lavathenian.

It was weird that Mattheus was alone in the ISA for a change. Usually, he had someone around him. He wouldn't go looking for the other girls who would go through withdrawal of Orimura genes.

Cecilia would bitch and moan and not even Chelsea's presence wouldn't help that. Plus, he was still on thin ice with Courtney. He hoped she didn't want a relationship with her now.

Rin would also be angry and with Laura and Charlotte, he didn't know what to think. Tatenashi wasn't an option either.

The Hunter just walked around the school. Given the situation he was now in, he would go back to his room and play some video games now he had the time for it.

Neither his love nor his little brother would allow him to take time off from that. But he was all caught up so that was also out.

"Adjzof Mattheus!" Of course, things never could be easy. With a reluctant groan, his head turned to see Airis and Djbril standing.

The small girl was seething at him while Mattheus just sighed.

"Is there something you want from me?"

Djbril got her hands on the sword but Mattheus was just a bit faster with his gun.

"Don't. You won't like it." Mattheus pointed his gun at the two who realized that he would use it.

"I asked you for a duel to reclaim my lost honor. You cannot simply lay out such a harsh punishment on me and expect nothing to come from it."

Mattheus kept his distance but he dissolved his handgun. There was an inkling of anger on his face that became to show through.

"May I remind you two that you started it? You were the one threatening Joel. No one does that with him. So shove up."

Djbril glared at him.

"The way you have raised your hand against our mistress."

"Was a long overdue and necessary thing to happen. You have to learn the fucking rules. Besides, what are you japing your gums about? I got punished. I got detention for two full weeks."

Of course, he wouldn't mention that those two weeks were just fucking Natasha in the classroom. He had no idea that dress-up could be so much fun. Natasha really liked that part of Japan. And there was a romantic soul in Mattheus so he didn't mind the cosplay sex.

The ships were fun. Although wigs were out though. That Shinobu and Giyu stuff was fun.

"It is not enough. I want to see you grovel at my feet and lick my boots."

Before he could offer one reply, he felt a warm arm around his neck and a set of great hips swinging on his own.

"Mattheus, finally! I have been looking all over for you." Natasha was just done with her schoolwork.

"Hello, Fairs-sensei. Do you need something from me?" Mattheus asked, playing along in this game.

"Yep. Come with me." The American Pilot saw the two stunned, watching them.

"Oh, good day. Airis-sama, Djbril-san. I am sorry but I need this man. Catch you another time." And with that, the two were left.

Again, the princess was denied her sweet vengeance.

As soon they turned the corner, Mattheus pressed his lips on the cheek of Natasha.

"Thank you." He whispered in her ear, immensely grateful.

"I take you could use some help. Joel mentioned it to me when he passed by in the teacher's lounge." Natasha was happy with the reaction and she couldn't help but sympathize with Houki.

"I need to see Orimura-sensei. I don't think it'll work a third time." The Hunter admitted although he wondered how things would go. Joel hadn't picked up much from it although he hoped that the boy's godmother might help them out.

"You should hold her off with the tag-team battle that is coming up. You need to have partners. And before you ask, it has to be between students." Mattheus grinned from ear to ear when he heard that little titbit.

"I do still think that I gotta see my teacher. But not after making it up to you." Natasha got slammed into the wall as Mattheus claimed her mouth. If she could be honest, she kind of liked it when he got possessive of her.

And he was very grateful for having a woman like her in his life.

Scene skip

"That punch you gave her didn't turn her off? You hit like a truck." Dan said as the two had finished their meal. They were enjoying themselves and Dan loved to hear what she had to say.

"No, it just made her more annoying. She began to see me as a challenge." When she saw his bashful look of Dan, she smiled at him.

"If I can be honest, so do I." Kissing his cheek, Madoka continued to send unconditional support his way.

"Yes, but you want to give me the whole nine yards. Everything of a relationship and lover. For Rorentsuine, I would be nothing more than a bedwarmer. I respect myself a bit too much for that. And I am strong but dealing with her became more annoying and well, she would let that punch slide."

The migraine came back to her.

"How much I despise it, she still is the Representative Candidate of the Netherlands. This is also what I don't get. Mattheus is her southern neighbor and the guy is as chill as you can get and yet, that woman isn't."

Dan understood that Mattheus and Madoka cherished one another and they would always do but they wouldn't see each other as lovers.

"At one point, I thought of taking Chifuyu-nee with me to keep her off my back. But Ichi-nii asked if I was okay with him going along. So that is what we did. If we only had known. That would open the door to the bisexual that she is."

Madoka dreaded this part of the story the most.

Scene skip

"While I had an idea that myself and my sister would get girls after both of us, Rorentsuine wanted to have us as Mattheus would put it, fuck buddies. She didn't even try to hide it."

Ichika shuddered when he thought about the first time that he met the Dutch woman.

Houki just was surprised by his reaction.

"I think there are indeed many girls. Even the girls around us are like that."

"Yeah but Rorentsuine was not for conquering me or Madoka. She was more like "want, take, have, fuck." It really made her annoying. I told her to go take a hike." Ichika growled and Houki wondered about how the woman annoyed them.

"So how did it go? I take she was a tease."

"I lived with your sister and with mine. If I didn't have that, I would be screwed. She flashed me and I was disgusted by the cheap way she thought I would be. I told her in no uncertain terms that she had to leave my sister alone. She purred that I could be a replacement. At that point, I used the card that I don't like to use but when it's necessary."

Houki already figured out what Ichika talked about.

"You used Nee-san." The shrine maiden had started to call Chifuyu more like that. She was braver than Dan in that regard.

"I found that it was the only way. You'd be surprised but I need my big sis more on that compared to Madoka who doesn't like to use her. I thank my little sister. She can break out Chifuyu-nee much easier and get her to do things. I am happy that I have them with me. After that, I could see Rorentsuine sneaking glances at me but she kept her distance when I was around my sister. But one time, she groped Madoka."

Houki knew that Ichika and Madoka were the little siblings of Chifuyu Orimura but only then she realized how much they inherited from their big sister. The dead glare that came her way made her gulp.

"I had to go to the toilet and Rorentsuine had pinned her. I saw red and beat the crap out of her. She then realized how much stronger I was. Madoka had gotten the entire facility to keep their mouths shut. I got out because of my sister threat. I wished that was the last time I saw her. Of course, we told our sister."

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"And there you have it. Ichi-nii gave her a sound trashing. I clammed up but of course, due to the situation, couldn't do much else about it. I forgot about it and so did Ichi-nii and Chifuyu-nee. Unfortunately, you have seen how much it brought."

Dan nodded while he touched her cheek.

"She has gotten only crazier and now, she sees you as fiancées. Which is worse than what she thought of you before."

Madoka nuzzled in the cheek while she loved the feeling of him. She was safe with this guy.

"Ichi-nii plays for girls so the ISA would be great for him but he refuses to play along. While I do like the sight of a pretty girl, I am a woman who wants to make a man my lover. And just like Ichi-nii, I made my choice a long time ago."

Dan blushed when he heard that bit and was flattered by the praise.

"I thank you for thinking of me like that, Madoka. But I am not exactly strong. A woman like her would lay me on my ass two seconds flat. Your brother is the bruiser of the two, not me. I have been training but compared to them…"

Madoka shook her head.

"You are strong in other ways. And well, nii-chan will whip you in shape. But I want you to know this." She pressed a kiss on his lips.

"I love you. That is the truth and reality. You asked me if I was sure this is what I wanted. I want this."

Dan nodded at her.

"I don't want to start having sex. I want to do right by you."

"And I by you. We'll see how it goes. And we got our help in case we need it."

Dan laughed as he kissed her again.

"Your nii-chan, right? I'll take your word for it."

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Mattheus Adjzof was glad that he began to know the women around him very well. Chifuyu was still at the teacher's lounge in the school and she was getting enough work done to save herself some time.

The teacher looked up to see Mattheus and she was surprised to see him walk in.

"Adjzof."

"Orimura-sensei. Shouldn't you be having fun with Ichika and Madoka?"

"The first time that they have a lover. I think it's better they have this now. I can have fun later with them. But I doubt you're here for my family matters. What is the matter?" Chifuyu joked a bit with him but her oldest student wouldn't show his face unless he needed some help.

"Luxembourg has been going at me. Can you do me a favor? Can I tell her that we are facing each other? Or if you see her before me, that we have this match. Or maybe during class? Anyway, I am getting sick of this."

Chifuyu smirked when she heard the complaints.

"You shouldn't have spanked the seventh princess. You're lucky that your head is still on your shoulders." Matheus actually scoffed at that comment.

"Capital punishment in Japan is hanging far as I am concerned. And that is when you got multiple murders on your record, not dealing a stern hand in education. Besides, if she did that, Joel would do something that would make Jeffery Dahmer puke. So not the best outcome. But in this, I am done with her and I have some quiet."

Chifuyu really forgot who Mattheus and Joel really were and she liked that part of him. But she got it.

Given the time, the first Brunhilde doubted that they would run into her.

"Is this your idea?"

"Nope. The woman that I love told me about it. But this works, right?"

Chifuyu knew that this was the best outcome.

"Alright, Adjzof. I'll get it done. But with this, you and I are back even. Is that understood?"

Holding out his hand, Chifuyu understood. He wanted this handshake as a deal that was completed.

"Completely. Thank you, sensei." The handshake was firm but not too strong.

Chifuyu reminded herself that she should see the twins before they would go to bed.

There was a feeling in her stomach.

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The evening had come by fast and the lovers had returned back to school. The birthday had been quiet and with just the right person. Meanwhile, another couple was preparing for their challenge. Mattheus sat back with his laptop.

The headset and microphone were attached and he was kinda looking forward to this evening. It would prove a lot of things. And if he was a little bit honest, he looked forward to the whole thing.

Joel was sitting in his lap. They agreed they could have this chat first and later, Natasha would join in.

"Oh, she's online," Joel said as the name popped up in their feed.

Mattheus admitted that she had a great sense of humor.

Adrianna Smith.

As soon he had connected, the face of Courtney appeared on the screen. Mattheus could feel his mouth points going up when he saw her again.

"Hi, Mattheus. Joel." The voice with how she spoke caused the smile to grow bigger.

"Courtney!" Joel shouted happily while Mattheus waved at her.

"Hello, Courtney. How have you been?"

"Fantastic. What about you two? Has Joel been behaving? Is he eating his veggies and do you change his diapers often enough?" Mattheus had always liked that about her. She knew how to mess with Joel.

"Fuck you, Courtney!" Joel shouted at her while Mattheus ruffled his hair.

"We have been fine. Although I have been forced to wear this drab more." Her eyes analyzed the attire.

"Is that an ISA uniform? A customized hoodie one at that." The Hunter found that reaction to be very astute.

"Yep. Been in the ISA. Why a high school graduate is forced back into it is beyond me but I have been at the ISA for the last half year. Hence why I'm not touring."

Courtney barked a laugh when she heard that.

"I have shared the bed with an Infinite Stratos male Pilot. That is something else I can write down."

"I rather you don't. I haven't done the same when you and I had our fun." Mattheus turned a bit more serious.

"Courtney, can I ask you? Why did you contact me? Not to sound rude but you have been quiet for a while. Been the same though."

"Busy, busy, busy. And well, when I passed by in Europe, you weren't there. But when I heard you were in the ISA. I kept quiet. But we are in Japan now. So if we come near the ISA. Although, your text mentioned someone else. Moved on from me so quickly, lady killer?"

The words were joking and Mattheus knew that.

He and Courtney had never agreed to become lovers. They shared warmth and she got his head straight when he lost his way.

The two had agreed that a relationship would never be something that they could do but they would always be very fond of the other.

"We both knew what it was back then, three years ago. And I think I'd be creepy if I still was going after you. I hope you're not mad?"

Shaking her head, the guitarist knew what Mattheus meant and it was something between adults. Joel held his mouth shut as they conversed about adult stuff.

"Not at all. Although I'd like to see what sort of girl had gotten your heart stolen." Mattheus turned his head and nodded to Natasha.

The Gospel Pilot walked over to the screen and she remembered the words of Mattheus.

'Please be civil to her. As long she is that to you, I want the same from you.'

"Hello, miss Courtney Cox. It's very nice to meet you. Do you know who I am?"

"Natasha fucking Fairs. Matt, did you manage to get the Representative Candidate of my home to become your girlfriend?"

The two blondes nodded while Mattheus slid his headphones to his neck.

"I did her a favor and she wanted to thank a few. So that is how she got in the ISA."

The two women laughed when they heard that.

"No fucking way. Matt, do you mind if we have a friendly chat? In private." Mattheus nodded to the guitarist. He handed Natasha his headphones and got up.

"Call me when you are done. Joel, you can later chat with her. Right now, let them talk." The punk struggled to get out of his brother's arms while the two bombshells shared a look as they admired the sight.

"Hasn't changed a bit. The two of them." When the door closed, Natasha sat down. The headphones were comfortable and she knew that Mattheus wouldn't sneak back in.

"So you were my lover's ex-girlfriend?" Natasha got to the point of what she wanted to know. And from what she saw of Courtney, she was an intelligent, mature, and decent woman.

"Not really. I won't say what happened with Mattheus…"

"I know of Layla. We have been in a relationship long enough for him to tell that." Natasha revealed this to Courtney who became more interested.

"So you know the cunt's name. I don't blame Matt for not telling me. His group and mine, had some gigs at the same place. He had seen a lot. And you can argue about it but we ended up in bed. I am not his girlfriend. I can't say in words what we had but it was short and sweet and with agreement of two adults. There was never going to be anything else. Is that wrong?"

The guitarist asked and Natasha could see why Mattheus liked the woman. There were many qualities that she shared with Courtney.

"Not really. But because I'm his girlfriend now, I'd like to know where you two stand now." Natasha asked and Courtney understood her concern.

"If you're worried, last time I saw Mattheus IRL, it was at that festival. I will never deny that I am very fond of him and Joel. I will probably always be. But when we met, I told him upfront that there was never going to be anything. Our priorities lay in different parts and so were our lives. I wasn't going to make him wait for ages and neither would he. We keep in contact but you heard him. Things got busy and well, there is that."

Natasha relaxed a bit more now she heard the woman talk. So no worries that Mattheus would talk.

"So I don't have to worry?"

"Mattheus is upright with a lady. If he wants to end things with you, he'll do it right. But I doubt it. He is pretty loyal and if you can handle Joel, you're all set." Courtney joked and if she had to hand over Mattheus, then rather to a nice lady like Natasha who could do the thing that she was unable to do.

"So he has some traditional values. I didn't expect that." Natasha heard the stories and Mattheus had kept quiet about some other things that she didn't want to know.

"I was the one that healed his heart. You are his girl. That is different" Courtney shot back but she relaxed a bit. "Don't worry though. We haven't had anything. When did you start to date him?"

"Eight of July. That is when it started. I will admit that you surprised me. But hearing this has reassured me. Thank you, Courtney."

"Not a problem. Do me a favor though, Natasha. Keep the two of them safe. Mattheus and Joel. They'll need someone to watch over them." The way how she spoke made it clear that Natasha passed the test.

"I will. Do you need to see Mattheus again?"

"No, I'm good. I'll chat with you two another time." The screen went dark and it left Natasha with a smile on her face.

"You can come back now." Joel raced to the screen which had turned black. The punk turned furiously at Natasha who felt a bit guilty.

"We don't hear from her in years and when we do, you turn it off. Just great."

"Calm down, Joel! You can chat another time. You got her number as well." The punk just threw him on the bed while Natasha went to stay before the Hunter.

"I take she has reassured you."

"I hope you don't keep more of those secrets from me." Natasha was happy it got resolved like this but she still got a stern talk to have.

"Do you want me to dig into your love life?" Natasha turned bright red when she heard that.

"I thought so. What I did in the past, is in the past. When I met you, I was single. I didn't expect her to appear again but even if she did, I doubt we would have anything serious." Mattheus told her.

"So you won't throw me away for a fling?"

Cupping her face, Mattheus pressed a kiss on her lips.

The arms came around her body and Natasha felt safe and warm. It felt amazing for her.

"I would never do that. You and I, we are in this for the long haul."

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Normally, it would be the guy who would walk the guy home but Madoka knew her boyfriend was better off safe so she walked him back.

Something had been wrong ever since she got back in the ISA.

The youngest Orimura didn't even ask why her brother was waiting when she turned the corner.

"You feel it as well, right, Ichi-nii?" Madoka asked without even turning around. Ichika joined his sister.

"Ever since I dropped Houki in her room. Let's get out of here."

It hadn't taken long to get out. If they would have to fight, they were much happier doing that without anyone around and without any buildings around.

The autumn air had gotten chilly. The twins walked in silence but they could feel their neck hair stand up.

Without even saying a word, Madoka stopped and pressed her back to Ichika.

Deploying her Star Breaker, the sniper scanned the environment while her brother got his HSF sword out.

"You can come out now."

"We feel you."

The creepy giggle made them feel even more on edge.

"It appears that we are found out, onii-sama." An eerily girly voice spoke.

"Indeed, onee-sama. I think that we should get better at this. After all, we don't want to disappoint our older siblings."

Stepping into the light, Ichika saw a young boy standing with two axes out, dressed in some sort of gothic outfit but Ichika felt his blood run cold. The face was the same as his.

Meanwhile, Madoka felt like she wanted to check if her older sister was in her room.

In front of her, dressed in the same sort of gothic clothes but the girl had a dress on.

"Okay, this is really macabre."

"My thoughts exactly. But I don't think they are here for a friendly chat."


I don't like cliffhangers but I think they are fitting here. I have enjoyed writing this chapter. I hope you don't mind the change of the birthday bits.

I will admit that the bits of Courtney Cox is fully a thing of me and I will never deny that I got a thing for her. Hence this little bit here. A man has to dream.

And that is all about it. If you want to call it SI wish fulfillment, I am not stopping you. I just like to keep small ideas in my head.

It also helped because we didn't have much else going on besides the dates.

Next chapter will have some more action but we're not fully out of the ideas yet. I think we will all be surprised.

Things have been quiet at my end besides the note and the planned chapters in the last few months. I think the same will happen now although changes might always come. Don't blame me for that.

When I was finished, I found that I wasn't fully done with the chapter and decided to add a good bit more to it.

This was a rush for me to write though. See you all in a few months.

Saluut.