Taken from the orientation guide to Fuka Academy: Fuka is a advanced institution of learning, where students can pursue their interests freely. Along with the best in technological support we are situated in the Fuka region, where peace and tranquility reign above all... BOOM! The explosion lit up the hills above Fuka academy as the figure staggered, smoke pouring out from it's steely shell. The Bio-mechanical creation Orphan raised it's misshapen head, howling it's rage to the sky as it forced itself forward once more. "Well that didn't work," Yukino Kikukawa said as the silvery armored woman stood on a rise. The high tech armor molded to her body like a second skin, covered in diamond like scales that glittered in the starlight. Mai Tokhia soared over head, the wings or her red gold armor shimmering like fire. "Should I try another fireball?" she asked, the talon like gloves of her armor flickering as the flame throwers charged up. "No," Yukino said, "let's try another tactic." Her armor seemed to shed several of the diamond like scales, the silvery shapes swiftly zipping off as she added, "I'll use Diana's remote drones to survey the damage." The silvery diamonds swirled all around the hulking creature in a graceful dance, cataloging the damage even as the armored girls followed it. Soon Yukino had a catalog of fractures and weak points, even as the creature determedly tried to make it's way down the hill to the peacefully waiting Academy itself. "Natsuki?" Yukino called. The sound of a wolf's howl echoed in the distance as the icy silver colored figure leaped from the shadows, a deadly looking cannon mounted on each arm. "I'm here," she said to her coldly, "what now?" "We've tried fire," Mai guessed, "so now we do ice?" "Precisely," Yukino agreed. "Duran," Natsuki gave a feral smile as she pointed one arm cannon at the creature and ordered, "load silver cartridge! Fire!" The weapon's arm mount hummed and clicked as it loaded a bullet then fired, the projectile racing through the air as it opened, icy shards spreading out to sweep over the Orphan. The crystal shards tore at the Orphan's armored flesh, making it howl in pain as already stressed armor and artificial flesh was put through yet another pounding. Finally the outer shell broke, revealing the pulsing, organic heart of the beast. "Now, Mikoto..." Yukino started. "I believe," the smooth voice cut her off, "I'll step in." "Who?" Mai exclaimed, spinning about in midair on her armor's jets. The purple armored figure burst from the darkness, racing right by them as she leapt gracefully for the attack. The long, brown haired woman's suit looked almost serpentine in design, with interlocking layers of protective plates and wielding a fearsome looking blade. She leapt up and over the struggling creatures flailing claws and struck, plunging her blade home into it's living heart and silencing it forever. "Hold it," Natsuki moved swiftly, blocking the woman as she leveled her cannons on her and demanded, "who are you and where did you get that Hime armor?" The armored woman smiled at her charmingly as she put up her naginata-like blade to her shoulder. "I am called Kiyohime," she answered Natsuki sweetly, "and know that I am always watching out for you." Before anyone could respond to that stunning announcement the mystery woman was gone, bounding off into the night faster than they could react. "Yukino," Mai asked as she descended to their side, "how could there be another Hime?" "I don't know," Yukino said with a frown as she called back her armor's remote drones, "and where did Mikoto go?" "What's going on?" the black armored figure stumbled out of the darkness as Mikoto hauled her heavy sword, "I fell asleep." "Lovely," Yukino sighed. She flipped up her helm to run at tired eyes, "Everyone head home, de-armor and set up the chargers. We've had a busy night with three Childe and we're probably low on juice." "Right, right," Natsuki frowned as she flipped her wolf-like helm back into place then headed off on her own. "Come on," Mai picked up Mikoto and took off, the two trailing a shimmering tail of fire across the night sky. Tiredly Yukino headed off, traveling in a more secretive manner back to her dorm. Leaping through the woods she silently reached the dorms, then bounded up to the balcony of the room she shared. "About time you got home," Haruka Suzushiro said briskly as the blonde opened the sliding door to the balcony and helped Yukino inside. "Sorry, Haruka," Yukino smiled as they entered, first peeling off the helm of her suit, then getting the back pack off with Haruka's help. "Any problems?" Haruka asked as she tried to sound casual, but there was concern in the taller girl's eyes. "We were fine," Yukino reassured her as she began to pull the segments of her armor off. A frown, "There was only one odd thing..." "Yes?" Haruka unhooked the arm unit from the central piece, peeling the armor down over Yukino's arm with care. "There was a stranger dressed in Hime armor," Yukino revealed as she stripped her leggings off, "one I've never seen before." Haruka grabbed a robe as Yukino slipped the cental piece off, "So, is Mashiro up to something again?" "Wouldn't surprise me," Yukino said as she donned the robe, "I'll analyze the sensor data, see if I can determine the pilot's identity." "But not tonight," Haruka said firmly, "you're tired and need your sleep." "Thank you, Haruka," Yukino looked up at her with a shy smile. Haruka blushed slightly. "Come on," she said as she gently drew the girl towards their waiting bed. The next morning the birds sand as an early morning meeting of the Fuka Student Council came to order. Shizuru Fujino yawned descretely, covering her mouth carefully as she sweetly drawled, "Pardon me." "The anti-Orphan squad is giving a report," Haruka growled, "you could at least act like you're paying attention." "Oh, I am," Shizuru smiled sweetly as the brown haired woman continued, "I just had a later night than I'm used too." "Humph," Haruka sat back grumpily as Yukino continued her report. "Three Orphan were successfully subdued," Yukino revealed, "and the armor Mashiro provided is working quite effectively." "Though we could use more suits," Mai jumped in from where she, Natsuki and a dozing Mikoto sat by Yukino. "There was one unusual event," Yukino ignored the interruption with a sigh, "there was a fifth Hime, a woman calling herself Kyohime." She looked up to sweep the leaders of the student council with her eyes, "You wouldn't know anything about it, would you?" Reito Kanzaki smiled charmingly as the black haired man poured tea, "You don't think we'd keep things from you?" "Hell yes," Natsuki grumbled. "I'm hurt," Shizuru batted her eyes innocently. "Zzzruk," Mikoto snored before Mai elbowed her gently. "What?" the younger black hair girl blinked owlishly. "Try to stay awake," Mai whispered, "and I'll feed you lunch." "Yay," Mikoto beamed, "lunch!" "That concludes my report," Yukino said as she sat down. "I'll approach Mashiro about more of the Hime armored suits," Shizuru said, "as well as ask about the mystery woman in armor." She looked around the group, "Is that all? Then I declare the meeting closed." "About time," Natsuki said with a scowl. "Oh Natsuki?" Shizuru purred as Natsuki was about to flee. Natsuki froze, the look in her eyes like a fawn facing a wolf. "Yes?" she asked warily. Shizuru smiled as she walked over to Natsuki's side, "I was wondering if you'd like to join me for lunch?" "Well, I..." Natsuki started, "Eeeek!" Batting Shizuru's hand away from her bottom she squeaked, "Shizuru, not in front of the others!" "I'm sorry Natsuki," Shizuru smiled with false innocence, "I got carried away." "She gets more perverted every year," Haruka shook her head as the rest of the student council got out of there as fast as possible. "Poor Natsuki," Mai agreed as they closed the door to the classroom behind them. To be continued...? Notes: Based off of several fan drawing of the Hime in armor based off their Childe's designs, including those of Serio555 on deviantart. Also a tip of the hat to Dan Wisner as sounding board for various plot points. :) Not sure if it'll be continued.
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