3rd POV
Yap: (Plops onto his bed) In that case. Let's call it a day and wait until the signal's given.
As they settle in after packing, the atmosphere in their dorm grows quieter. They exchange a few more words before drifting into their own thoughts, both of them already anticipating the upcoming beach trip. The gentle hum of the air conditioning fills the room, a pleasant contrast to the summer heat outside.
Yap: (Stretching) I could get used to this. But still, a beach trip is a bit... (pauses) out of my element.
Laura: (Grinning) It'll be fine. You might even enjoy it more than you're expecting.
Yap: (Smirks) We'll see about that.
They both fall asleep not long after, resting up for the days ahead.
The next morning, the announcement for the official start of the summer break comes through the academy's speakers, interrupting the morning routines of students across the campus.
Speaker: Attention all IS Academy students. The summer break will officially begin today. All students participating in the beach trip should be prepared for departure tomorrow morning at 7:00 AM. Have a safe and enjoyable vacation!
Yap is already awake by the time the announcement ends, looking out the window at the clear, sunny skies. Laura, still in bed, groans as the speaker crackles off.
Laura: (Groggily) That was loud...
Yap: (Chuckling) Good morning to you, too. Well, looks like it's official. Summer break has begun.
Laura: (Sitting up and stretching) I guess that means it's time to make the most of it. (Pauses) And win that bet, huh?
Yap: (Smirking) You wish.
They quickly get dressed and ready for the day, excitement building as they join the other students in the academy. Groups of friends are already making plans, and the halls are buzzing with anticipation.
As they pass by the common area, they overhear several students talking excitedly about the beach trip.
Student 1: I heard there'll be some beach volleyball tournaments!
Student 2: Oh, and there's a rumor about a fireworks show at night!
Yap glances over at Laura, who seems intrigued by the possibilities.
Yap: (Raising an eyebrow) Fireworks, huh? Guess the beach trip has more to it than I thought.
Laura: (Smiling) See? It might just turn out to be fun.
Yap: (Nods) Yeah, maybe...
With a day left before the trip, they decide to spend the rest of the afternoon taking it easy and enjoying the start of the break.
By "taking it easy", the both of them sparred as usual in one of the available arenas. As they made their way to one of the academy's arenas, its gleaming structure designed for training and sparring among IS pilots. The polished floors and high ceilings echoed the clanks of metallic footsteps as they entered.
Yap: Lau, your AIC is most impressive on your Schwarzer Regen. However, I'd like to test one thing.
Laura activated her Schwarzer Regen, the dark, imposing IS enveloping her in its heavy armor. The Active Inertia Canceller (AIC) of her unit hummed to life, a faint shimmer of energy surrounding her.
Laura: (Smirking) You want to challenge my AIC, huh? Alright then, love. Let's see if your theory holds.
Yap activated SoVR, his prototype IS, its sleek design and agility already well-known across the academy. He observed Laura's AIC carefully, knowing the strength of her unit's ability to freeze an opponent in place through a field of inertia.
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A Vengeful Retribution
Fanfiction(OC X Infinite Stratos) I guess you know where this is going. 2nd Male IS Pilot thing. Meet Yap. Growing up in South East Asia wasn't easy for a young boi like him. Compared to kids in other countries, he has seen what a kid doesn't; Bloodshed, assa...
