Infinite Stratos-Afterwards

The Escape Part 1

Attention Readers--

I know I am taking too long. However, daily life is keeping me busy. So, I am trying my best to deliver you the story. Thank You for patience and support.

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After spending 10 days together with his dear and lovely wife, Chizuru, Ichika had to leave her once again since the military asked him to report immediately. 

"I seriously don't want to leave you, Chizuru but...", Ichika was stopped by Chizuru's kiss, with Ichika acknowledging his dear wife's love.

"Danna-sama, I understand your position, right now, Japan needs you, not to mention how it will benefit our noble goals which we dreamt right from the day we started dating. However, you have to promise me that you will come back to me as soon as you finish your work."

"My love, it pains me to leave you but my hands are bound but I promise I will come back soon."

With that, Ichika left the Orimura-Mizuhara estate. 

Ichika comes back to Tokyo where he immediately reports to JSDF HQ.

"Ah, Ichika-kun, welcome back. I suppose you had a wonderful holiday.", General Daisuki spoke while having tea.

"Well, you can say that."

"Ok, time to work. Ichika, look at the screen."

Ichika saw a map of Greece with a red dot pointing on Athens.

"As you know, Ichika, Tabane Shinonono was cryofreezed at the Athens Military Facility but a terrorist group broke through and kidnapped her. We believe that these are the remnants of Phantom Task."

"WHAT? I THOUGHT THAT WE DEFEATED THE PHANTOM TASK." Ichika was shocked by this, considering he fought around the world for a month to wipe off Phantom Task.

"Well, the equation has completely changed. Hence, I want you to go to Greece and capture her once again."

"Understood, mam."

"Also, take Houki Shinonono with you, I am definitely sure that Tabane will not act rashly if she comes to know that her younger sister is in Greece."

"No, not at all, I won't drag Houki in this mess, Tabane is my enemy and I will deal with her alone."

"Ichika, understand the situation, we need her right now. Only Houki is the one who can help us to subdue her. So, take her with you and that's my order."

"OK, General, I understand."

Ichika went to IS Academy where he decided to meet with Chifuyu to inform her about the developments.

The whole school got amazed as Ichika was not in his school uniform but in his military uniform which well, got spread quickly. Obviously, the girls of class 3-1 and Chifuyu also arrived on the scene.

Ichika on seeing Chifuyu bow before her and continued.

"Director Chifuyu Orimura, it's a pleasure to meet you but I would like to discuss an important matter."

Chifuyu was shocked by Ichika's formal attitude but since he was in military uniform, she deciphered that it must be a sensitive issue.

"The honor is mine, on the behalf of IS Academy, I welcome you, Commander Orimura. Rest assured, the Academy will provide any help possible as long as it doesn't threaten the lives of our students."

"Director, well, I would like to talk to you in private. So, if you could.."

"Right, this way." With that Chifuyu and Ichika left.