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As the attack was repelled multiple damages has been done to the base

Keith (Phantom):(Comms) Phantom to Nightwing, Mission is a Success, withdrawing *Fires Multiple Smoke Barrage and Disappeared*
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Wales:*Over seeing the damage* they got us, i didn't expect them to attack us first

Illustrious:I'm not surprised that they joined the Iron Blood, it's to be expected, but...
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All destroyed Siren Production Models and Jets have now faded away
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Wales:Perhaps they moved too soon, they don't know the Sirens power, how dangerous it is

Illustrious:we need to focus on rebuilding, the main Royal Navy forces will be arriving soon, we musn't be caught off guard ever again

Both Wales and Illustrious look at where Keith was seen

Wales:thank goodness that Shipboy, he truly saved us this time

Illustrious:Yes... but must be a great risk for him to exposed his existence

Wales:The way how he fights, is Limitless, he is very bold and risk taking, like an Sniper fired it's shot from its Rifle, and yet... *Flashbacking Keith first appeared and saved the base*
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As Javelin and Laffey came back from tbe docks they Unequiped theyre riggings

Javelin:*sighs* seems we all made it out safe at least

Laffey:*on the ground face first*

Javelin:*scream* Laffey! Are you okay!?

Laffey:im sleepy, its... nap time..

Javelin:Not a good place to take a snooze

Wales, Illustrious, and Unicorn then approach the two

Unicorn:Hi Javelin Hi Laffey!

Javelin:Hey there Unicorn, are you alright? Are you hurt?

Unicorn:*nods* im fine, thanks for asking

Wales:Great work both of you, you kept us safe

Javelin:*Flashbacking about Ayanami* Hold on!--

Laffey:*Grabs Javelin's shirt and pulls it down exposed her Breast amd then fallss down*

Javelin:*very Embarassed, and cover her self up* Laffey! Why did you do that!?

Laffey:Sleepy, im so hungry too, night night

A crab was on her breast

Javelin:*Quickly reacts and removes the crab and covers Laffey up*

Illustrious:Im sure you your quite tired, do go inside and rest dear

Wales, Illustrious and Unicorn then walk away

Javelin:Uhm wait!

Wales:I believe you were just ordered to rest

Laffey:*sits up* well i need a drink *Opens up Oxy Cola*
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At the other part of the docks

Cleveland:Keep it steady...! Almost there...! Stop...! *Looks at the left* i can't believe how much maintenance we had to do...

San Diego:LOOK AT MY SHIP! *Seeing the USS San Diego being towed* *Sad San Diego Noises*

Cleveland:I wish we had at least a Repair Ship to help us out this mess... huh? *spots Enterprise* *Climbs down from the Ship* Hey Enterprise! *waves, and then approaches Enterprise* You shouldn't be here right now, you should be recovering from how hard you push from that last battle

Enterprise:Im fine thanks...

Cleveland:How is that possible?!

Enterprise:All emergency repairs are complete, i'vs still got fight left in me *About to walk away but almost collapse*

Cleveland:See what i mean, you need to rest

Enterprise:The enemy hasn't gone very far, i'm not going to lower my guard just yet *walks Away*

Cleveland:Good grief! ... ... ... hmmm... *looks at the view of the Aftermath and where was Phantom last seen* that Shipboy... he has his own Jets... more than the Iron Blood Tech can't Compare, his technology is more than we can hold... those big Quintuple guns... Quintuple Torpedoes, Triple secondary Guns, those AA... it's like hes packing the entire weaponry...
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With Akagi and kaga

Akagi:*Patching up Kaga* there we go, just hold still.

Kaga:But- but why are you, so close sister

Akagi:Oh no, you have a cut on your face too

Kaga:It's such a Minor Injury, pay it no mind

Akagi:No it's not. A scar left on your beautiful face would be a tragedy *Licks Kaga's cut on her face* ... I insist you learn to take care of yourself, if something were to happen to you, I would be very sad...

Kaga:... My deepest apologies dear sister but this body isn't-

Akagi:*puts a finger on Kaga's lips* I understand, but we are close as actual sisters and elder sisters always love their baby siblings deeply, fufufu

Both were starting at each other until
they heard some foots steps as Kaga
immediately jump a few meters away
and look up and saw a female with shark riggings.

"Heavy Cruiser - Prinz Eugen (Iron Blood)"

"Oh? Bad time? I could come back" Eugen playfully jokes

"What do you want?" Kaga sternly ask.

"Well first i want you to stop glaring at me, were allies. Your part of Sakura Empire Und I am from Iron Blood." Eugen leans back and falls and grabs the antenna and swings and lands down, as she approaches the two Fox Kansens. "Right?"

"Absolutely" Akagi stands up "We are all very fortunate to have the same goals and Ideals" She lifts her hand to see the Black Wisdom Cube. "Everything we do is to ensure the victory of Red Axis" Akagi humms.

"Right. Like the way you control the Siren Ships? That was quite impresive, even they were Mass Production Models or is that part of the achievement, Ja?" Eugen questions.

"Well everything that happens is heaven's will" Akagi answers.

"Und yet your being quite cautious" Eugen picks up a Dango "I am confused to why didn't you go ahead and destroy zat base?" she asked "Did this scratch on your sister's face frighten you?" Eugen mocks.

Kaga was angered by Eugen's mock.

Eugen giggles as she licks the Dango and eats a piece.

Kaga was about to confront her but Akagi raised her hand to stop Kaga, as Kaga listens.

"Oh, goodness no, a face i love could never frighten me. They need to be teased a bit more" She giggles. "That ship is quite special, you would be foolish to underestimate her"

"Eagle Union's Enterprise, Ja?" She let's her Shark rigging eats the Dango "Also known as Grey Ghost. True she can be quite troublesome"

"Oh no, it is not Enterprise, that harmed my sister." Akagi answers.

"Oh...?" Eugen was intrigue "Now you have mein attention, who was it that scratch your sister's face?"

"A Shipboy, of an Unknown Faction. He seems may not be working with the Azur Lane." Akagi answers.

"Really~?" Eugen was interested "A Kansen that is a Male? That certainly is interesting, tell me more?"

Kaga answers it "The shipboy's characteristics are similar to our Faction, he might be an Stolen Prototype, White Hair, Black and White Clothing, Split Eye/Heterochromia eye color, Yellow on the Left, Blue on the Right, A mixture of Sakura Empire and Iron Blood, Fox Ears and Tails, Iron Blood Riggings, they seem to be more on Mythology than regular sharks, as well as riddled with advancements of Siren Jets."

"Oh my~" Eugen grins "It would be Sehr Gut to have him on our side of our cause, I'm sure our Wunderwaffe, the Me 262 may againts his own Jets."

Kaga's eyes twitch.

"Only time will tell, Prinz Eugen." Akagi replies

Zuikaku's paper appeared.

"<My elders i found them, a detached force.>"

"It's just, Ayanami, Reported." Kaga spoke.

"Well then, I guess we have another chance to toy with them" Akagi smirks "Alright Fifth Division, they're yours, I know you're still new but this is Hardly as difficult errand, copy?"

"<Understood>" Zuikaku's paper then went in flames and dissappear

"Good, Moving on" Akagi turns to look at Eugen "I have a request to make Prinz Eugen, famed warrior of Iron Blood" Akagi placed her right hand on her chest.

"The Fifth Carrier Division found leftovers, we shouldn't let them go" Kaga explains.

"I am so embarrassed to admit this, but i worry deeply of my juniors daily. If they just had Iron Blood's support on their side, I know i'd feel more secure about their endeavors" Akagi ask Eugen.

"Hmmm?" Eugen thinks for a moment till she decided, as she stood up. "Fine I suppose" With her answer, she threw the stick and stuck on the wooden deck, landing near Kaga.

Kaga was angry by her actions.

"I'll be taking Z23, und that Ayanami girl from your kamp." Eugen begins walking

"Yes, we'd be honored to watch a display of your strenght." Akagi agrees.

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[Somewhere]

Ayanami was sitting on top of her main batteries, seeing the sunset, till an Iron Blood Destroyer called her name as she confronts her.

"Ayanami" The Iron Blood spoke up.

Ayanami turns her head to look at her and spoke "Z23..."

"Destroyer - Z23 (Iron Blood)"

"We are being sent on a mission, we'll be heading out soon so please follow me." Z23 explains

"There's another battle already?" Ayanami ask

"... Yes, an enemy fleet is away from their base we must strike them before they return" Z23 answered.

Ayanami looks away from her "Hmm... Enemy..." She has flashbacks bak on Azur Lane base where she met, Javelin, Laffey, and Unicorn. "It's not like i'm againts fighting but i don't like it." She spoke.

"This is not about whatever you like or don't like!" Z23 retorts.

"How about what you like? Do you enjoy fighting?" Ayanami ask her a question.

"Eh..." Z23 calms down "... It's not about me either, our preferences are not relevant. We have a duty to execute our mission"

"..." Ayanami stayed quiet

Z23 continues "We don't get to choose the mission" Ayanami looks at her ", we are warships after all, our entire purpose is to fight when requested.

Ayanami looks back at the sunset a bit sadden. "How can that be all there is? I don't understand..."

Somewhere, above the sky, a E-2 Hawkeye has spotted them, as Keith was listening.

"Super Battlecarrier - Keith R. Brussett (Pearl Orient Navy)

"Aww~ poor girl, seems she has conscience..." Keith was on his flight deck, also looking at the sunset "Well I don't blame her... there is more to life than to just fight... Kansen should know that..." he smirks for a second till 2 Kansens boarded his ship and confront him. "About time, Little sisters" he turns around to see his younger siblings

"Super Battlecarrier - Halberd (Pearl Orient Navy)"

"Super Battlecarrier - Lunala (Pearl Orient Navy)"

"So dear brother, have you found what you are looking for?" Halberd ask her older brother.

"Why yes, Halberd. It's in Sakura Empire, Akagi's hands." Keith answers.

"Big bro, why didn't you just take the cube and be done with it?" Lunala ask.

"Oh sweet sister. Where is the fun in that? There is a ship that Crimson Axis is building, and i want my fair of share of toying with the Sirens." Keith smugly answers.

"Anything we can do, older brother?" Halberd as she and her sister are ready.

Keith thinks for a moment till answering. "There is a battle about to happen, i want you two to accompany me on your very first debut to handle the Crimson Axis."2

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"Heavy Cruiser - Northampton (Eagle Union)"

"Hammann, calm down!" Nothampton tries to calm down her

"Destroyer - Hammann (Eagle Union)"

"Are you kidding!? How can you expect me to calm with my entire base is being threaten right now!" Hammann spoke in worry

"Light Cruiser - Helena (Eagle Union)"

"Because, we just told you the base is reported that the enemies have already been repelled." Helena explains.

"We have to HURRY!!" Hammann sped up

"How is she so spastic? she's been like this since yesterday

"Light Carrier - Long Island (Eagle Union)"

"This Ghost is so exhausted, I need some shut eye." Long Island whines

"Battleship - Arizona (Eagle Union)"

"Thank goodness that the enemy was at least pushed back, I heared Enterprise arrived late." Arizona explains.

"Enterprise...? Wait Hornet, isn't that your?" Northampton asked.

"Aircraft Carrier - Hornet (Eagle Union)"

"My sister, yeah i guess it is a bit annoying being related to a champion, haha!" Hornet jokes. "But i wonder who repelled the attack anyway?" She asked.

"The base said it was a 'Shipboy' who repelled the attack" Arizona tells.

"WHAT!?" Everyone was surprised.

"Hold on, a Shipboy? How is it possible? Mostly all ships are girls" Northampton questions.

Helena adds "Report say there are were some mysterious things going on in Southeast of Asia, lack of evidence, no one knows if they are Sakura Empire or Dragon Empery"

"There could be a connection, that shipboy has a new flag representing a different faction, it's not any we seen yet" Arizona wonders.

"Well whoever he is or where he is from, he's gotta be awesome!" Hornet jokes.

"Hey! The enemy could show up here at any moment! Less chit-chat! Let's get focused!" Hammann Shouts.

"Right. I suppose Hammannn does have a point, it really would be in our best interest to hurry this party along!" Hornet sped up, as the rest follow.

*<BING!>*

Helena picked up a signal "Everyone, listen!"

They all stoped.

"What's wrong, Helena?" Arizona asked.

Helena looks at the far distance, as everyone also looks.

"Well darn, I guess we were too slow" Hornet exclaims.

2 Sakura Empire, Aircraft Carriers appeared.

"Sakura Empire, Carriers" Helena was intimidated.

"They look really strong" Long Island was worried.

Hammann cracks her Knuckles "We're staring at a bunch of bathub tugboats, let me handle these goons!"

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"Aircraft Carrier - Shoukaku (Sakura Empire)"

"Ah! I feel so faint! How could the superiors be so mean and bully me like this! I didn't do anything" Shoukaku is being dramatic "right, Zuikaku?" Shoukaku ask Her sister

Zuikaku answers "You really shouldn't take it so personally big sis, besides we have a good opportunity here, the First Carrier elders will finally see our strenght"

"I see. I admire the way you're always thinking ahead, Zuikaku, and i'm giving you my word that always have your back no matter what" Shoukaku motivates her sister.

Zuikaku stomps "Heh! And as long as you're with me, I have nothing to fear!" she is fired up.

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"We have to go Help, Hornet and the others! Whic ships are ready to move out!?" Wales asked everyone.

The door was suddenly opened, revealing to be Illustrious as she seemed to be panicked.

"There you are! Something wrong with Enterprise!"

"What is it?" Wales asked worriedly

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At the sea, Enterprise was sailing fast.

Cleveland then catches up "Enterprise! Wait! Your going way too far ahead!"

"Slowing down is only a waste of time! ugh!" Enterprise felt pain as she almost fell down Cleveland holds her, then she gets her balance back.

"You can't fight like this when your severely damaged! It's irresponsible and reckless!" Cleveland worries.

"Hornet is my sister, i have too" Enterprise shrugs off the damage.

"Oh, I understand" Cleveland understood as then Enterprise sped up "I mean it's great to see you have a human side after all! well in that case, i'm with you! I have many sisters myself, so i know how you feel. I just wish we had some escort vessels to back us up you know!" She lighten up a bit.

Laffey and Javelin followed

"I wanna help you too"

"Same here, we've got quite the team!"

Cleveland looks back and gives a thumbs up "Let's do it!"

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Back to the Hornet Fleet, Hammann was out as she is blowing bubbles on the water, Long Island almost submerge to the water with steam coming from her head, Arizona, clinging onto her rigging, Helena still afloat along with Northampton.

Enemy bombers drop bombs as Hornet is alone and at disadvantage as she keeps dodging.

"🎶🎶🎶" Shoukaku played her flute "This melody is a requiem, it's purpose is to bring peace to the dead." "🎶🎶🎶"

Hornet kept dodging more Bombs, as she is starting to get close calls. "It's not fun being only one in defence! Can I get some backup!" Hornet asked her fleet

"I GOT YOU!" Zuikaku snuck up and raised her sword.

Hornet's eyes Widen "Uh! Damn!"

As Zuikaku was about to swing he blade.

Allied Fighters fired their machine guns

RATATATATATATATATATA!

"What the!?" Zuikaku parry all the shots and dodged.

Shoukaku looks to where the planes come from

An golden arrow was fired and turned into a fighter.

Hornet sees it, and it's her sister, Enterprise "When did you get here?"

"Go on!" Enterprise fired more her arrows as she sailed pass her sister.

"Whoa! Thanks!" Hornet retreats to regroup with her fleet.

Both Allied and Enemy fighters began dogfighting

Zuikaku looks at Enterprise and smirks "Grey Ghost, I knew you'd come!" She comes down and lunges at her and slash her sword, as Enterprise's bow blocks it "If it isn't the Eagle Union's Strongest Carrier! You are a worthy opponent indeed!" With that Enterprise pushed her away. Zuikaku backs away before preparing herself again. "Ready, it's time for us to duel" Enteprise has her bow aimed, as she is accepting it.

Hornet is seeing it as she is worried, then she sees her fleet, a Javelin and Laffey are helping

Cleveland Waves to get her attention "Hey there Hornet! Were here to help you!"

"Nice timing! Thanks I was starting to get a bit nervous" Hornet felt the Adrenaline worn off as she almost fell, as Cleveland catches her.

"This is our chance to come back, just give me just a second to bring out my ship"

"UND FEUR!!!"

*BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!*

The others notices Eugen shots as they all dodge the incoming attack.

Cleveland stood while holding onto Hornet "Oh great now what?"

"Guten Tag, ladies looks like you're having so much fun, can we play?" Eugen playfully enters.

Siren ships appeared as Z23 approaches.

"You're Iron Blood aren't you?" Horne spoke in tense.

"Z23m it's your turn, you're good?" Eugen asked.

Z23 nods as she takes a steps forward. "I am Z23, a strong Iron Blood, Destroyer, Your standing in a place of your final defeat."

Ayanami then also steps in.

"No way, it's Ayanami" Javelin begins to worry

"Take the others with you and head back to base" Laffey stood up.

"Why? What are you doing?" Javelin was confused

"Does this mean your volunteering to be the preach? That's an honorable act, even by an enemy" Z23 aimed her weapon.

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*RIIIIIIIIIIING!!*

Wales picks up the call "Hello? Azur Lane Base command"

"It's been a rather long time, Wales." a Girl spoke to the phone

Wales eyes widen "Your majesty!"

"Battleship - Queen Elizabeth (Royal Navy)

"I Queen Elizabeth and my noble fleet have arrived to make everything splendid"

"{Thank you, your majesty, our allies are currently under attack}" Wales spoke the situation.

Elizabeth then stood up "Yes, I Know it's going on, Wales, and I've already made my brilliant move!

A Cruiser speeds to head to help the fleet that is under attack

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There was a bit standoff going on.

Javelin was sadden "Oh we're gonna have to fight them now"

Eugen was intrigue "Poor thing, she's morally conflicted by this, i can't wait what she decides to do, but hold on"

Laffey holsters her weapons

"Hey! What do you think your doing now?" Z23 questions

"I'm sleepy, so nevermind" Laffey answers a bit drowsy.

Z23 was angered "Vhat?! NEIN!! Your not allowed to do that! Quit messing with me or your gonna regret it!"

Javelin and the others awkwardly chuckle a bit

Suddenly Jets appeared as they circle like Vultures, They weren't siren jets.

Cleveland's eyes widen "It's those jets again!"

"FIRE!!!"

*BOOM!!! BOOM!!! BOOM!!! BOOM!!!*

Siren ships were suddenly destroyed by a devastating Volley.

Everyone looks at the Siren ships that were completely destroyed.

"What the?" Hornet and the others were shocked.

"Mein gott" Eugen was taken by surprise

"Your quite right, Prinz Eugen. Mind if we join in the game as well?" Keith suddenly appeared along with Halberd and Lunala

"No way... thats..." Zuikaku was shocked to see Keith again,

"So it is true what they say after all" Eugen admits

"A Shipboy? And 2 more ships? They seem to be rather like us but rather our tech must be stolen" Z23 is feeling tense.

"Dear sisters. since these two are so eager to fight, grant them a fight." Keith gave a geenlight.

Halberd steps in with her Weapon which is also an Halberd "I am BRP Halberd"

Lunala too joins in "I am BRP Lunala"

"We shall be your opponents" Both sisters spoke in unison.

"BRP? That's not any faction's perfix... that must mean theres a different faction somewhere" Cleveland thoughts

PF-1 Shadowhawks were lunched to fight Shoukaku.

"Shoukaku!" Zuikaku warns her sister.

"Not so fast!" Keith appeared and blasted a shell on the water causing Zuikaku to dodge.

"It's you again!" Zuikaku growls.

"Pardon, Grey Ghost, may I have this duel with her?" Keith asked Enterprise.

Enterprise is still shocked to see a Shipboy just near her "Y-yeah"

"Thank you" Keith turns his attention to Zuikaku as he unsheathe his Katana "Sakura Empire, Aircraft Carrier. You may call me Phantom, I shall be your opponent."

"Tch. Aircraft Carrier, Zuikaku. I accept your duel!"

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Z23 was tirelessly dodging each salvo from Lunala, trying to find a way to attack while dealing with shot after shot from Lunala.

"Come on! I thought you were a strong Iron Blood Destroyer!" Lunala taunts

"Tch!" Z23 could do nothing but just keep on dodging while struggling to fire her own weapons.

"Oh my, seems like you too are the same as her~" Halberd taunts Ayanami as both of their weapons clashed.

"..." Ayanami couldn't say anything as she is curious what Halberd means, but couldn't muster a word, as Halberd keeps attacking, giving Ayanami no choice tto be in defence.

"Wow, these 2 are strong" Hornet couldn't help but be amazed, as if 2 Pearl Orient Ships were toying wth the 2 Crimson Axis Destroyers.

"Well this is not gut" Eugen was a bit worried that 3 Pearl Orient Ships appeared, 2 were dueling the destroyers "Seems like we'll have a hard time dealing with these 3 if there are no counter measures."

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The duel continues for Both Zuikaku and Keith.

Zuikaku is laying down barrages of Strikes, as Keith, keeps blocking all of it.

"Whats wrong! Can't fight!" Zuikaku continues striking "I thought your powerful! that you took down, Kaga! Or that was just a luck or a fluke!"

Zuikaku continues her attacks as she got Keith to a corner. Keith suddenly counter attacks, but Zuikaku strikes first again and hit the back side of the Katana as it flew away from Keith's hands.

"I got you!" Zuikaku was about slash.

"Zuikaku! Please Stop!" Shoukaku warns her.

Zuikaku eyes widen, as Keith taken his Kampilan and strikes upwards Vertically, Zuikaku counters it, the gold wind blade transformed to Ju-87 Stuka Mk.VII. as it chaged it's course and drops it's bomb.

Zuikaku sees it "Uh!? NOOO!"

*BOOM!!*

The water shoots up like a Geyser after the bomb explodes. Zuikaku got out of it, till she got sidekicked at the Torso, sending her flying.

Zuikaku skip from the water, till managed to get her balance. She looks at Keith "You gotta be kidding..."

"Zuikaku!" Shoukaku calls her name but is unable to help, as Keith's Fighter Jets are preventing her.

"I gotta at least hit him once..." Zuikaku spoke as she is in a bad spot.

"This battle has been settled" Keith powered up his Kampilan for a barrage of Wind Blades.

Suddenly, The Kampilan brakes, seemingly from Zuikaku's counter and the Bomb.

"Oh dear, as expected" Keith wasn't worried.

Zuikaku see the opportunity to counter attack, as she hit the her own front of her flight deck with her Handle from her Katana, as Bombers lunched to powerup her blade

"HAAAAAA!!!!" Zuikaku sped up and jumps to the air to strike "Your going down!"

Keith still has his Scabbard from his Katana and Kampilan, to block it.

"Pardon for the interruption!"

As Keith was about to drew his scabbards, and Zuikaku slash, it was Blocked.

"Are you kidding?! What the? Who are you!?" Zuikaku was taken aback by another sudden appearance.

"I'm no one really. Just a maid passing by" Smiles

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