Disclaimer: I do not own Infinite Stratos nor any of its characters...

YAY, TWO CHAPTERS IN A DAY!

CHARACTERS (OC):

Genevieve Dunois[ISPN800] - Charlotte's step sister (different mums but same dad)

Bridgette Leroy[ISPN001] - Best IS pilot under Dunois Corporation (acquaintance to Charlotte - not gonna reveal it now!)

Francois Bleu - Charlotte's birth mother

Ryuuzaki Arashi - Also known as Dr. Arashi, responsible for all experiments boosting the IS capabilities of Charlotte Dunois

As I have said before, I'm searching for a supporting character for this story. Basically, the story revolves mainly around Charlotte and Ichika. But, I'm thinking of adding another character to be further exposed in the story... Houki, Cecilia, Rin or Laura! But, of course, I intend to have reviewers get a part in the formation of this fanfic, so I want you guys, yes, YOU, to tell me who you would want to get more parts in the story. Please place your choice in your reviews! Thank you!

PLEASE VOTE PEOPLE! XD VOTES ARE COMING INTO EFFECT!

VOTES... houki(1) laura(2) rin(0) cecilia(0)

"Look at him! Day in day out, he's by her bedside. All he does is eat, shower, sleep and then talk to her till midnight. We can't let him continue like this!" the Chinese representative spoke, waving her hands around in disbelief.

It was lunchtime and me, Rin and Cecilia were the only ones at the academy roof that day.

Ever since Charlotte's incident, Ichika hadn't been going to classes. He stayed vigilant by her side daily. Surprisingly, even Orimura-sensei did not seem concerned about his absence. But, we were...

Lunch became more and more mundane without Ichika and Charlotte. Soon, even Laura became distant from us. When the bell rang, she'd leave hurriedly without explanation, leaving me, Cecilia and Rin alone.

"I really can't imagine how Ichika-san will react when Charlotte-san finally leaves," she paused, sighing dramatically, "Who would have thought, out of the five of us, Charlotte-san won? She didn't even appear too enthusiastic in the competition."

Cecilia's bland joke made us laugh bitterly.

"You're right. Funny how I don't want Charlotte to leave, even though she is our rival. I just want her to wake up and make Ichika smile again. I really want the old Ichika back..." Rin continued, placing her chopsticks carefully on top of her bento box.

I nodded slightly.

"Houki-san too, you've been awfully quiet. Don't tell me you're gonna run off like Laura-san?" the blonde girl teased, smiling weakly at me.

"Thats not it," I finally uttered, "Im just thinking of how I can help Charlotte... Compared to us, she appeared the most carefree. Yet, she has the most problems."

"Agreed. Dunois Corporation cannot be trifled with. They're really a big company. Compared to us, we're like gum on their shoes. The president's ruthless, not to mention money obssessed!" Cecilia exclaimed in dismay.

"That jerk doesn't deserve to be Charlotte's father at all!" Rin burst out in anger, hands made into fists.

"Ever..." I glanced at the both of them suspiciously, "Ever wondered what happened to Charlotte's mother?

"You're... Right... Charlotte never told us about her mother ever. I've never heard her mention about her mother. Maybe, maybe she passed away?"

"Yes, I believe so. It came out in the news a few years ago!"

"No, no. I remember the news article, the only family the President has is his wife and daughter, Genevieve Dunois... There's no mention of Charlotte. I don't think that's her mother..."

"Oh my! This is getting a tad confusing!" Cecilia exclaimed, massaging her temples.

I looked at the twin-tailed girl seating next to me and we both nodded briefly.

"We need to check this out. This is probably the only way to help her out. I've been thinking... Why does President Dunois use extreme measures to get Charlotte back to France? Like you said, Cecilia, he's money minded. By sending ISes to attack the academy, isn't he simply making his company look bad? Wouldnt that just decrease profits? So why is he so desperate?" I offered, thinking deeply.

"There's something else Charlotte is hiding from us all, and we need to know what..." Rin suggested, just as the bell rang signalling the end of lunchtime.

"Char, are you gonna wake up today? You've been lying there for a long while. Won't you wake up and talk to me?" the sapphire-haired boy spoke, carefully brushing the blonde's hair while she lay unconcious on his chest, supported only by his arm clinging protectively around her waist.

He sighed, a long sigh full of anguish and exhaustion.

The boy pondered over what his sister had told him regarding her first meeting with the then Charles Dunois. As the teacher described her detail by detail, all he could imagine was a cold, emotionless, serious and hateful person... Nothing like the Charlotte he knew.

She was lovable, kind and friendly. Strong and brave. Adorable, beautiful and funny.

Not the monster that he met when she first awoke.

The now confused teenager nuzzled the top of the girl's head, inhaling the uplifting scent of her usual vanilla-scented shampoo. He had earlier laid her on a wheelchair where he'd pushed her to the bathroom and personally shampooed her silky hair. He had requested doing that and no more. Of course, showering her was done by the female teachers. It seemed that all her injuries were healing and that made him rest assured.

"When you wake up, I want to know everything about you. From your childhood memories all the way to your pains. Share them with me Char..." he whispered, planting a light kiss on her cold cheek.

He realised. From the flashbacks of their time together and sudden change in personality, he realised he knew little about her. What was she like as a kid? What was she like before entering the academy? He knew nothing.

The bell rang, snapping him back to reality. Lunchtime had ended and so, afternoon classes were starting. Putting aside the hairbrush, he gently laid her on the bed.

"I guess its time I got lunch eh?" he spoke, smiling faintly as he pulled up the blanket to cover her body.

Just as he turned, he saw a flash of orange passing the corridor.

"Who's that?" he asked to himself, then shrugged it off as he left the room and headed to the now empty cafeteria for some food.

I keep seeing recurring images... Of me and this blue haired boy with fiery red eyes. In the amusement park, in a classroom, on a roof, in a room. He looks handsome and has this beautiful smile.

I don't know who he is, but I guess my subconcious mind is telling me to get a boyfriend. Bridgette would love to see him. She might even be a better type for him...

No, no, no. I can't get distracted! I have more essential things to deal with than this. Im sleeping awfully long... Professor Ryuyzaki will not be pleased. Why isn't he waking me up yet? The dateline is near. I'll be leaving soon, right? So I need to train extra hard before she gets here, that legendary IS pilot.

Maybe he's with Bridgette. I think she has a crush on him... But she never tells me. She probably won't. She's still angry at me.

I gotta apologise. I gotta explain this to her. I don't want to do this either! But, President Dunois will...

Yes, he will...

Hurt her.

Like he did to Mother.

I run back into class early, carrying a load of books in my arms. Luckily, Houki and Cecilia aren't here yet. I quickly stuff the books under my desk and prepare myself for the next lesson.

Orimura sensei will be coming soon. I need to prepare myself.

"Orimu's not coming back, is he?" I hear a voice asking and immediately, I feel my body freeze.

"Neither is Dunois-san... I wonder where they went," another classmate continues.

They're not returning ever.

I glance at the book cover of the book on the top of the stack.

"President Dunois - A Success Story" it reads.

Extending a hand out to flip the page, I stop myself when I hear Orimura sensei's voice. As usual, she strides in with poise and elegance, at which I stare in awe. But today, I see someone behind her. She's so petite, much more than me and all I can see is ginger hair.

"Who's that, sensei?" someone pipes up, obviously as curious as I am.

"Oh her?" she replies, pushing the strange girl to the front.

My mouth drops open in shock.

"This is..."

"YOU!" I shout, before Sensei could even end her sentence, pointing a finger straight at the new student.

Next chapter, I intend to slap Ichika in the friggin face and tell him to stop being a weepy loser, suck it up and BE A MAN! Its about time he stops crying and instead focus on more important things.

ICHIKA, GROW UP!

Hahaha, had to say that. Okay, well, Im pretty certain this chapter covered a whole lot of unanswered questions. So, if you didn't catch that, I'll tell ya guys straight in the face.

Ehem,

CHARLOTTE DOES NOT WANT TO BE A REP. BRIDGETTE, HER BFF, DOES.

HOWEVER, CHARLOTTE WAS THREATENED BY THE PRESIDENT AKA HER FATHER, IF SHE DOES NOT DO IT(AS IN, GO INTO IS ACADEMY AND GET INFO FROM ICHIKA), HE WILL HURT BRIDGETTE THE SAME WAY HE HURT CHARLOTTE'S MUM AKA HIS MISTRESS IN THE PAST.

HENCE, CHARLOTTE IS FORCED TO DO THIS. MEANWHILE, BRIDGETTE IS ANGRY THAT CHARLOTTE GOT TO BE THE REP OF FRANCE BECAUSE BRIDGETTE FEELS CHARLOTTE ONLY USED HER POSITION AS PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER TO GET THE JOB.

Done. =DDDDD (sorry for caps, trying to make it as clear cut as possible XD)