NA: I apologize for the massive delay, I have no excuse other than being lazy… and stupid. So without further ado, let's get this final chapter started. Meaning the end of the first season.

Edited Chapter 13, he is no longer using the LAHIRE as I could not find it in myself to remove the AALIYAH, so instead Fiona just gave him a brand new AALIYAH with a few upgrades that is superior to the previous one. But other than that, all weapons are the same.

~oOo~

The skies were littered with missiles and lead as a black armored core and a white IS clashed in the most spectacular way possible. The black AALIYAH flung past and outran the missiles before shooting down with his rifles before firing its own barrage of missiles at the extremely skilled unmanned white machine. Ichika activated the thrusters of his new machine and dodged another wave of plasma, gritting his teeth at the immense G-Force being generated from the high speed his machine was flying.

"This thing's good! Jason how you holding up?"

"Thrusters are shot but Laura, Cecilia and I can still hit from long range. But we can't destroy the machine without harming the unconscious pilot!"

"Never gets easier." The black haired pilot muttered before pressing the trigger and unleashing another torrent of high velocity ammunition at the target. "Alright, anyone with long range weapons keep firing, I'll handle this thing up close."

"Ichika…"

The young man smiles at his girlfriend through a screen in his cockpit, "Don't worry babe, I'll be fine. I won't let it get me this time. Besides, we have someone very important to come home to."

"Hai." Houki nods and smiles, "I love you."

"I love you too, now let's finish this."

The Raven

Chapter 14: The Orimura Family

[Play: Nineball Seraph Theme Remix]

[Eliminating threat.] Hustler one's computer muttered to itself as it released another torrent of blue plasma from its light-based wings. Dodging to and fro as a torrent of hot lead passed by, only a few metres before some of it was deflected by its energy shield. [Shield down to 50%]

This certain AALIYAH was not part of its calculations, it was a model like none had ever seen. It was not like anything from the records it was given. It was faster and more nimble than a normal AALIYAH, it was lighter butused denser alloy, and to top it off there were no official records from what Ichika provided the UN. This model of an AALIYAH was a complete unknown.

"Don't let up!" Ichika roared as he flew straight for the white IS, unleashing another barrage from his rifles and shoulder mounter missile launchers. He pushed himself up before spinning around, getting a good look at the unconscious pilot as he got close. "Subject identified, female pilot, around early twenties, long blonde hair."

"Roger that." Jason said as he relayed the information back to the command centre in the resort. "Should I tell them that you're back as well?"

"Nah, I want it to be a surprise."

"You do realize that your sister is going to kill you, right?"

"Yep."

"Typical…"

The black haired Orimura simply laughed before once again getting serious. He was having the fight of his life, he had never face anything like this before. It was erratic, always adjusting itself and adapting to whatever situation it sees fit. Wait… adapting… no… "Oh God… no."

"Ichika, what is it?" Houki asked, hearing the horrified voice of the love of her life. "What's wrong?"

"Nineball."

"W-What?" Jason was the one to whisper in horror, causing Cecilia to look at him in worry.

"Jason?"

"Those bastards finally done it." Ichika gritted his teeth, "They created THE deadliest AI in existence! Hustler One!"

"Bro." the white haired Raven spoke up, "You know there is only one way to beat it."

"I know… we gotta keep it busy! Houki, find an island!"

"W-What?"

"Just DO IT!"

The AALIYAH then flared its thrusters again and sped towards the white IS once more, unleashing another torrent of lead and missiles. Both units clashed with their energy blades, lighting the sky what appeared to be a beautiful display of fireworks if one looked from a distance. High speed battles is what Berlioz specialized in, and he was not going to be beat by some damn machine! They both clashed and tried to overpower the other but Berlioz got the jump on it and fired its shoulder mounted OGOTO cannon.

"You're not getting away from me that easily… HUSTLER ONE!"

"Ichika…" Houki whispered, surprised by the amount of animosity Ichika has for the IS. Just what happened that caused him to act like that?

"Houki don't worry about him." Jason told her through the comms, "He just has a bit of history with an enemy AI back at the Other Side. Just do your job, he'll be fine, he survived worse. He's probably taking this a bit too personally."

The brunette nodded and searched for a suitable uninhabited island, "Right."

"HRRRRAAAAAH!" Ichika roared and slammed the blade part of his left rifle onto Silver Gospel, causing it to stagger and fly back before stabilizing itself. The was now breathing hard, pouring all his anger and hate towards the white IS, "You made Houki cry… you're going to PAY FOR THAT YOU DAMN TOASTER!"

The black AC proceeded to kick the machine, causing its shields to flare.

"Ichika, its shields are down!"

"Ichika, I found an island!"

"On it!" he grabbed the Silver Gospel and dragged it down towards the island Houki showed him, slamming it directly onto the sandy beach at high speed, crippling the white IS. "Activating Assault Armor, everyone… GET CLEAR!"

Punching a few buttons, he maneuvered his joysticks forward and pressed both buttons. "Goodbye… toaster."

[End Song]

From a distance, a bright white light engulfed the entire small island, the rest of the team watching as the massive wave of energy completely destroyed the land, turning it into a crater. Once everything died down, only Supplice stood victorious, the white unit finally shutting down. Ichika immediately jumped out and took the AI chip from its headgear, dropping it onto the ground and crushing under the weight of his foot.

Houki was the first to land on the island, deactivating her IS and running up to her beloved in a fierce embrace, slamming her lips onto his in a passionate kiss. "You are not allowed to die on me, you hear?"

"Yes ma'am." Ichika grinned and kissed her again. Wiping her tears away and wrapping his arms around her waist. "I love you so much, Houki."

"I love you too, Ichika."

With the rest gathered around, exchanging hugs and happy that the Orimura was alive and well, he lets out a sigh. "It's over."

"It is." The brunette said while nuzzling onto his chest.

"Let's head back."

~oOo~

*SLAP*

"I deserved that." Ichika muttered, feeling the pang of pain on his cheek right after receiving a slap from his older sister.

"If you die one more time, I am going to bring you back and kill you myself. Am I understood?"

"Crystal, ma'am."

"Good." Much to everyone's surprise, Chifuyu began to tear up as she pulled her little brother into a fierce and tight hug. "I thought I lost you."

"It's going to take more than to kill me, sis." The younger sibling returned the hug.

"Ichika, someone is here to see you."

He turned to see Houki holding their daughter, causing him to break the hug and wrap his arms around both his most favorite girls in the world, "Hey baby girl. Daddy's back."

"DA!" the toddler patted her father's face with her little hand.

"Yeah… da."

The scene created the perfect family portrait, though young they may be, they all knew that they may perhaps the most loving family they had ever seen. With the sun finally setting, Maya could not help but take out her phone and snap a picture of this tender scene. "Orimura-sensei, aren't you going to join in?"

"No." Chifuyu shook her head, "Let them have their moment, they need this."

~oOo~

"Ah man…" Ichika scratched his head, only now did he finally notice the extensive damage his new Supplice – given to him by Fiona – had. It was going to take a while before it can get back to fighting condition, but at least this time he won't have to worry about any more surprises, not that he can anyway. Multiple damages to the legs, especially the one he used to kick that damned white machine, arms will need to be looked at as he could see several burn marks from those plasma bolts. And the fuselage, where the pilot sits in, it's going to be need a lot of work.

"How bad is it?" Houki asked.

"Bad… I'll have to get to work on it once we get back."

"You can worry about that later, for now it's almost bedtime."

"Yeah okay."

They were in their room and immediately Ichika noticed that someone was missing, "Where's Chifuyu-chan?"

"With your sister for the night." Houki whispered sultrily as he undid her sash, letting the yukata fall from her body.

"Hou-MMMPH." He didn't get to finish as his now naked girlfriend shut him up with a kiss, causing him to lose his balance and fall onto the futon. "Houki…?"

"Just shut up and take me."

~oOo~

Next Day

Morning had come and the couple, both naked as the day they were born with the covers shielding their modesty stirred from their sleep, having just shared as passionate night together. Ichika twirled his finger around the lock of her hair and smiled, caressing her beautiful skin. "Morning."

Houki smiled and cuddled closer to him, letting him feel her breath on his chest. "I don't mind staying like this forever."

"We could… but I don't think our daughter would appreciate not getting some attention."

"True." She giggled and climbed on top of him, giving him a kiss and raised her legs, playfully raising them up and down as she gave her lover chaste kisses.

"Hey Houki?"

"Hm?"

"Let's get married."

"Huh?"

"Marry me, become Houki Orimura, let's make it official."

The brunette stared at him, eyes as wide as dinner plates as he just proposed to her.

"I can get us rings later, just… well… I'm sure we can explain to your parents later. I mean we already have a daughter, so why not just make it official?"

"That was the most undramatic and anti-climactic proposal… ever." She said before giggling and placing a few kisses on his lips, "But yes… I will become your wife, I will become Houki Orimura-KYAA!"

She laughed and squealed when he flipped her over, capturing her neck with kisses and few licks.

The brunet moaned but was interrupted when her eyes immediately went to the door. "Oh God…"

"What?" Ichika raised his head as his eyes also went to the door, "Shit…"

They forgot that teachers have spare keys for each student's rooms, and lo and behold at the door was the assistant teacher Maya Yamada, face as red as a tomato with her mouth stuttering like a machine gun. "Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-YOU! W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-W-WHAT IS THIS!?"

"Uh sensei…" Ichika was the first to speak up, "This is exactly what it looks like."

*THUD*

The couple simply watched as the green haired teacher plopped unconsciously onto the floor, her face flushed a bright glowing red.

"I think she took that rather well." Houki muttered.

"Ya think?"

"Yeah… so what are we going to tell your sister?"

"That her niece's parents were spending some quality time, and now they're officially getting married."

~oOo~

"You two…" Chifuyu was now sporting a headache as everyone was now aware of what her brother and childhood friend had done during the night. "Do you both realize what you just did?"

"We are very aware." Houki giggled as she cooed her daughter, playing with her by blowing her mouth on the baby's belly. "And besides, we're both making it official."

"I can support both of them just fine, sis." Ichika declared, "I have more than enough money to last us a lifetime, heck I can buy a house and that won't put a dent on my account."

"That's not the problem!" the older sibling retorted, "Both of you are high school students. Now were it not for the fact that you are the younger sister of the creator IS and you being fully endorsed and sponsored by the UN, both of you could have gotten expelled."

"Does not change the fact that I can support the both of them. Besides, If we did get expelled then we can just look for another school." he then took his fiancé's hand and smiled, "This is the start of a new chapter of our lives."

Chifuyu looked at the family and could not help but smile, "Welcome to the family, Houki."

"I'm glad to be part of it… Chifuyu-nee."

Fin

[Outro: Tsukikage no Buranko Hitori by ]

NA: There you have it folks! Sorry it took so long for me to get this final chapter up. I was just super lazy. But hope you all enjoyed this!

I don't when I might plan on a sequel but it is definitely something for me to look at. For now, glad that this one is done.

One more thing… I love , one of Japan's best rock bands!