Infinite Stratos: A Boy's Second Chance

Chapter 6

-IS Academy: Two Weeks Later: With Noah and Chifuyu-

"Ms. Chifuyu. Why did you pull me out of class?" Noah was called into Chifuyu's office.

Two weeks after the events at the Anniversal Tournament.

Noah was in tip top shape.

In his IS uniform no less.

For Ichika the poor boy was dealing with Girl troubles.

Albeit it was getting better.

Noah could say at least.

Chifuyu: I pulled you out of class because I need to talk to you. It's very important and I can not tell Ichika. I doubt Ichika even remembers.

Noah: Remembers what? What are you hiding Ms. Chifuyu?

"....Before I tell you. You must not tell Ichika. You have to tell me that you will promise me that you will not tell Ichika. Promise me." Said Chifuyu.

Noah nods: I promise.

Chifuyu sighs: Good. Okay. A long time ago, I had a clone made to look like me. To keep my legacy going. I named her Madoka. I raised her as my sister. However, there were some dark intentions about her. She was ruthless. And cold blooded. Even when she fought. She fought to kill. I couldn't have that around Ichika. So. As his older sister. I abandon her. She was far too gone to be saved. I focused my attention on Ichika. And on my work as an IS pilot. Fast forward and Madoka made attempts to kidnap Ichika. But they failed time and time again. And then she stopped for some reason. The council believed that she was going to become a member of the Phantom Task. A mysterious organization that holds no ties to anyone. And they were not wrong.

Noah:...So...You're saying that an evil clone of you...Was the one who planned the attack on IS academy? Is that what you're trying to tell me? I'm not surprised. Her skills and tactics were a lot similar to yours when I was fighting her. And it seemed that she passed those skills onto her partners. So do you think that they will try to find a way to invade the school without us knowing it?

"That's exactly what I know that they will do next. Not only Myself. But the council as well. I am second in command compared to my friend and older sister to Houki Shinonono. Tabane. The founder of the IS units and their creator. So I do not have as much power as she did." Chifuyu got up and approached Noah.

Noah was sitting in a chair.

Chifuyu sat in Noah's lap and caressed his dreadlocks. "You're going to have to let me cut your hair one of these days."

"No way. That's my strength. Like Samson. I'm not letting you touch my hair Deliah." Said Noah. "And what are you doing anyway?"

"Making myself comfortable. You don't mind do you?" Chifuyu rubbed his back next and laid his head on her breast.

"Okay. I am starting to get a little weirded out. What are you trying to do?" Noah asked Chifuyu.

"Comfort you." Chifuyu whispered to Noah. "Never showed this side to anyone. Not even to Ichika. You're the first to see this side of me."

"I am...speechless. Literally. Um...Ms. Chifuyu? If Madoka is out for revenge because of her intentions and killing instinct, why didn't you tell her about herself so she could change herself? Was she aware that these instincts were slowly creeping into her morals as a human being?"

"If she was human. But she is my clone. And it would seem that she has inherited some of my instincts. You see Noah. When I was younger, I was under a lot of stress. I had to look over my brother and try to find our parents. All the while going to IS academy and learning to become an IS pilot. So I was under a lot of pressure. So when the time came for me to unleash that stress. I did not hold back. And I almost killed many of my associates. Even Maya. Your teacher."

"But you're different now. Madoka should know this. See this other side of you. Maybe if you apologize to her, she'll understand. Maybe she'll change sides. Who knows?" Noah was being hopeful.

Despite Chifuyu being the opposite.

"I can't. I want to. So help me Noah. I want to. But Madoka is too far gone. Even if I tried, what good would it do me? Or the school? Or the countries that have put their faith in me and the instructors who are teaching their children to defend their territories against their enemies? I wish it were that simple Noah. But it is not. You can not change that. And neither can I."

"You're wrong. I was supposed to die in that hospital. My life was fading from my hands and I knew that I would have to return to heaven without even getting the chance to live my life. To take on obstacles that were bigger than me. To prove to girls and boys alike that none is greater or weaker than the other. That we all need one another in hopes of building a prosperous future. But Ms. Chifuyu. God gave me a second chance. I dunno how. But I am not even supposed to be here right now. And If God can grant me the power to live a life I thought would be taken from me. Then he can help me change your clone. He could help you change your clone. And rid her of whatever she's dealing with." Chifuyu held Noah close to her breast after hearing him say that.

"....If she is willing to listen. But if not. Then we must do what must be done." Said Chifuyu.

"And I won't stop you if Madoka is too far gone to be saved." Said Noah. "But for now. When we do encounter her again. Try to reach out to her. Maybe there is something left that can be saved."

Chifuyu nods: Your parents would be so proud of you. Knowing the path you are undergoing to become the man they're going to see you become.

Noah: They shouldn't be too surprised. After all. I am their son.