Line #33 FanFic/InfiniteStratosSacredTwins


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2	[[caption-width-right:300: Look at those cute twins! [[DemotedToExtra ... Wait, who are the five others again?]]]]
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4	->My name is Orimura Madoka, due to fun stuff that is mostly my fault, I and my brother were dragged into an [[OneGenderSchool All-girls Educational Institution]].
5	->-- The opening quote
6	->You can't spell TwinCest without WIN.
7	->-- The author's Motto
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9	A fic by the troper [=ZeroXSEED=], which according to the author themself is {{UsefulNotes/Plagiarism}} with a sprinkling of WhatIf-fic. Namely, it copies significant amounts of Literature/InfiniteStratos' dialogue (at least to start with), with the biggest difference being that it features two twins (Ichika and OCStandIn Madoka) who were supposed to be exactly like Chifuyu. And after the two enter I.S. Academy, they start [[BrotherSisterIncest falling for each other...]]
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11	The fic is available to read on Website/FanFictionDotNet [[http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7355114/1/IS_Infinite_Stratos_Sacred_Twins over here.]]
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13	!!This work provides examples of:
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15	* AchievementsInIgnorance: Ichika managing to invent methods to deflect beams and cutting shockwaves in the middle of a battle, negating two '''Anti-IS Image Interface Weapon''' in the process. He's more focused on that he managed to win the fight than actually inventing the methods.
16	* AdaptationalBadass:
17	** From the get go, Ichika is portrayed as being stronger, smarter, and more competent than her canon counterpart.
18	** Madoka SEEMS to be hit by the {{nerf}} bat, [[SubvertedTrope which turns out to not the case]]. Just like Ichika, she is a talented newcomer lacking actual training yet is able to go toe-to-toe with Cecilia, a Cadet Representative.
19	%%* AmazonianBeauty: Houki is described as this.
20	* {{Anvilicious}}: InUniverse, Chifuyu has a knack for this. Played for laughs in chapter 8 when she lets the other girls try to use [[FlawedPrototype Kurogane]] and lets them [[EpicFail tumble around miserably]] just to teach them that there's a reason [[BornWinner Madoka]] is the only one allowed to use it.
21	* AscendedExtra:
22	** Char, who after (possibly) getting turned into a guy gets a sideplot focusing on what happened to him after getting kicked out of the main Harem (and eventually getting his own LoveInterest).
23	** Dan, who gets more attention than in the original series.
24	* AssholeVictim: Ichika's bully from junior high, when he eventually gets his comeuppance.
25	* BadAssFamily: Both of the Orimura siblings do very well in battles.
26	* BerserkButton: Ichika has two: bullying lonely girls, and calling males inferior in front of Ichika. Meanwhile, harming Ichika's safety in any way is Madoka's button, and anyone pushing it is barraged by {{Precision F Strike}}s.
27	* {{BFS}}:
28	** Yukihira is already large enough, but combined with Koyuki, it became Yukihira Sanshiki that's stated to be 8 foot long. [[SerialEscalation And when it switched into beam blade version, it grows to 10 foot...]] Obviously, the weapon gets used to lampshade CompensatingForSomething, such as in chapter 7:
29	--->Rin: "Instead of [[DualWielding holding a pair of sword]] [sic], [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything he's holding a much longer one]]. [...] even for my standard; it's really, really overcompensating."
30	* BigBrotherAttraction: Madoka makes it clear from the first chapter that she ''really'' likes her twin. [[CluelessChickMagnet Not that he notices.]]
31	* BirdsOfAFeather: Houki and Madoka, two outcasts, both saved by [[MessianicArchetype Ichika]].
32	* BookDumb: Subverted with Ichika; while he doesn't understand how I.S. work as a whole and starts of thinking that it might as well be magic, he is well versed in mundane physics and ends up giving an InfoDump that ''tries'' analysing I.S. out of a scientific perspective.
33	--->Ichika:"Is that so? Considering I.S.' [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane borderline supernatural abilities]], such phenomenon involving [[SuperpowerfulGenetics similarities of genes between two subjects might be matter if you think of it]]. I.S. creation itself is based on the advancement of nanotechnology, especially regarding {{nanomachine}}, which itself was based on the concept of [[OlderThanYouThink biological engine such as various microbes]]. There might be a reason for I.S. to interact with it's user down to the cellular, or maybe, genetic level"
34	* BreakTheHaughty: Cecilia twice; first by Madoka, then by Maya (Rin is also subjected to it the second time).
35	* CerebusSyndrome: Mild case; from a CrackFic focusing on comedic portrayals of Madoka 'stalking' her brother, to a focused plot full of foreshadowing and {{dramedy}} chapters.
36	* ChekhovsGun: Chapter 8 hints that Ichika will use the Seven Sword in the future.
37	* ChekhovsGunman: Both Iori Senbei and someone nicknamed 'Yoshi' have been mentioned in passing, but confirmed by the author to make proper appearances later. There is also a moment where a woman (possibly Natasha Fairs from Canon) appear with a man who is specifically mentioned as not looking like a westerner, along with the still-under-construction Silver Gospel, hinting they will be important later.
38	* ClarkesThirdLaw: In chapter 2, Ichika invokes BellisariosMaxim, reasoning that it will make things easier for him to understand certaing things if he treats them as magic.
39	* CliffHanger: Chapter 7 ended with Ichika [[TakingTheBullet taking the beam aimed at Rin]]. Parodied in that the author quickly pointed out that Ichika will be okay.
40	* ClingyJealousGirl: Subverted with Madoka, who knew about Ichika's harem but let other girls have a chance to be close with Ichika. While jealous, she believes in IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy as well.
41	* CrackFic: The author's entire reason to start writing it was that they wanted to see if the premise was CrazyEnoughToWork.
42	* CurbStompBattle: Chapter 12; a team of 4 manage to defeat 90 enemies. Justified as the smaller group were much more experienced, and the whole fight was intended to show how experience is more important than numbers.
43	* DarkAndTroubledPast: All the girls in the harem, as well as Ichika. Namely, Madoka was bullied for apparently being anti-social (which explains why she clings to her brother so much), and Ichika was so harsh in dealing with the bullies that HeWhoFightsMonsters came into play.
44	* {{Deconstruction}}: Of various tropes played straight in the Canon, such as the concept of ObliviousToLove, the later of which precisely [[CelibateHero because Ichika didn't want a girlfriend yet and]] [[SelectiveObliviousness prompt him to nerf his own brain]], Chifuyu's [[SpartanSibling strict aloofness]] [[WhatTheHellHero isn't portrayed as sympathetic either]], neither does the LeeroyJenkins attitude of the heroines.
45	** Also, the concept of [[MundaneUtility abusing I.S. power to torture Ichika]], [[FridgeHorror which can hit bystander if not prevented]].
46	** Also the concept of LegacyCharacter and GenerationXerox. Both Ichika and Madoka taking much effort to differentiate themselves so that they can stay as "Ichika and Madoka" and not being shadows of their sister Chifuyu.
47	* DemotedToExtra: Most of the heroines, who were demoted from BalancedHarem to SupportingHarem. Subverted by Charles and Laura, who got kicked of the harem but got their own subplot, and Char, who ends up getting HiddenDepths...
48	* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything?: Ichika and a nameless senpai end up talking about their first battle like it's [[SexAsARiteOfPassage something else.]] There's also Rin's [[LampshadeHanging reaction to]] [[BigFancySword Yukihira Sanshiki]].
49	* DualWielding: Both Houki and Ichika, though Ichika is a relative beginner at it.
50	* DudeLooksLikeALady: Charles, complete with a female bust, and Iori as well, [[http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=4445157&postcount=38249 according to the author]].
51	* FirstNameBasis: Played straight with Ichika and all the girls. Madoka downplays it by using honorifics for him as a symbol of her devotion to him.
52	* ForeignCussWord: Charles liberally uses GratuitousFrench cuss words (invoked by his 'masculine french' tutor who told him to memorize them).
53	* GatlingGood: Ichika often carries a small caliber Gatling.
54	* GenderBender: Charles gets turned into a man during the story.
55	* GenderIsNoObject: Ichika has no hesitation insulting girls when ticked off.
56	* GenerationXerox: Averted with both Ichika and Madoka, despite the expectation of people that they will be Chifuyu's successors.
57	* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: Subverted; Chifuyu is the resident sword-wielding BadassTeacher. Houki and Rin are by no means a slouch, and Laura is [[SuperSoldier self explanatory]]. On the other hand, Ichika is one crazy melee fighter and his twin sister Madoka [[GunNut is one crazy gunfighter]].
58	* HeadbuttOfLove: Houki to Ichika in chapter 4 prior to his departure.
59	* HugeSchoolgirl: Houki and Madoka are stated to be considerably taller than most.
60	* {{Hunk}}: Charles calls Ichika one.
61	* IdiotBall: Ichika grabs it in chapter 4 when he recklessly activates Yukihira's [[GlassCannon special properties]] without checking, causing his defeat.
62	* IncestSubtext: While Madoka's crush is official, Ichika's monologue and their interactions overall are more subtle. It is implied to be a case of SelectiveObliviousness on Ichika's part.
63	* LoveEpiphany: Madoka realized that there was nobody else she could love besides Ichika after a certain incident back when she was in BoardingSchool.
64	* MadeOfIron: Laura, see below.
65	* MoodWhiplash: Chapter 11; ShipTease between Rin and Charles, followed by Charles' betrayal AND [[MindScrew some seizure-inducing images]], AND then a comedic romance moment between Charles and Laura.
66	* OrderVersusChaos: Brought up in Ichika's backstory. In this case, the narrative is clearly biased towards order, as almost everyone agrees that his '[[GoodIsNotSoft dictatorship]]' is far, far better than the anarchy caused by [[AdultsAreUseless lack of enforcement by the adults]].
67	* PunchedAcrossTheRoom: Ichika hit Laura so hard she BLASTED to the wall. Afterwards he became afraid about having punched her too hard, but since she's a SuperSoldier she turns out fine.
68	* RealRobot & SuperRobot: Apparently the titular PowerArmor sports both features. On one hand, they are capable of incredible feats that would ignore newtonian laws in real life, but at the same time they have numerous defined weaknesses. Since they're mass produced, it would be too costly to make them ''too'' strong.
69	* RedBaron: Ichika's full title when he's still in the student council [[spoiler:is Emperor of the Silver Throne]], while Dan is called [[TheDragon Red Right Hand of the Emperor]]]]
70	* SacredFirstKiss: Ichika takes Madoka's by accident, causing some awkwardness.
71	* ScopeSnipe: [[ColdSniper Madoka]] did this to [[FriendlySniper Cecilia]] in a mock battle between the two.
72	* SelectiveObliviousness: Lampshaded by Charles, who points out that Ichika has a tendency to ignore the advances of most of the girls interested in him.
73	* ShipTease: Apart from the Twincest, there is some between Rin and Charles in chapter 11, as well as an subverted example between Dan and Madoka. (Namely, Dan doesn't take too long to realise Madoka has [[BrotherSisterIncest other interests]] and leaves her be.)
74	* ShoutOut:
75	** In chapter 4, during the HeadbuttOfLove scene, Ichika wonder if Houki will go [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 three times faster after turning red]].
76	** In Chapter 8, Ichika says "[[Manga/KimiNiTodoke Chi]]" to prompt Rin to smile. Later Rin quotes ''Manga/BoysOverFlowers''.
77	** Iori Senbei is one [[http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=3768397&postcount=1267 according to the author.]] Namely, he's a CaptainErsatz of [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Aeolia Schenberg]] (and was supposed to look like him, although the co-writer rejected this concept, leaving him with the PunnyName) with the added trait of being the Resident Crazy Genius' ChildhoodFriendRomance.
78	** Ichika's [[Anime/MobileSuitGundam00 Seven Sword]], which [[BifurcatedWeapon can combine into]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII one giant-ass sword]].
79	* SneezeCut: At the very end of Chapter 11, Ichika wonder if Cecilia [[TemptingFate will sneeze]] when he talk about her with Dan. Cue Cecilia sneezing back in the school.
80	* StrongFamilyResemblance: Ichika [[UnreliableNarrator claims]] [[HalfIdenticalTwins he and Madoka were quite similar to each other when they're little]], [[SubvertedTrope but gradually became different]]... [[DoubleSubversion and yet they still share a good amount of resemblances, especially the hair and facial structures]]. To be fair, he also shares this with Chifuyu, and Madoka is practically 'Mini-Chifuyu' physically speaking.
81	* StupidSexyFlanders: Charles has this effect on Ichika after the former becomes a man.
82	* SugarAndIcePersonality: Madoka deconstructs this at first, due to the circumstances that led to her outer iciness. {{Reconstruction}} from chapter 10 forward; as Madoka gains real friends, she became less icy and more sweet.
83	* SuperPrototype and FlawedPrototype: Aside from canon examples, Kurogane is one, being much better than its MP version Uchigane. Justified that Uchigane was deliberately made weak so it can be easily used by amateur, and anyone not skilled enough (or [[BornWinner plain talented]]) is unable to use Kurogane without thrashing around wildly.
84	* SuperSenses: Ichika has super precise sight and [[SuperReflexes high-speed reflex,]] heightened further by Byakushiki's high-grade sensor.
85	* TitleDrop: Chapter 5 has Ichika dropped the chapter title, Calm Before Storm.
86	* WhamLine: The author is fond of ending chapters with these, doubling as TheStinger.
87	* WouldHitAGirl:
88	** Ichika has no qualms about fighting or snarking at girls. Justified by him going to a school full of {{Action Girl}}s that definitely could fight back.
89	** Charles on the same vein, though he avoid punched them, he has little problem with grapple.

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