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Narrator: Following the events of the day before, the commander and his assistant are once again inside of the commander's office.

Nobuhito: **signs another paper**

**knock knock knock**

Nobuhito: C-Come in please.

Akagi: **opens the door** Hello Shikikan.

Nobuhito: Oh, h-hello Akagi. What can I do for you?

Akagi: I am just checking on you, after the events of yesterday.

Nobuhito: U-Understood. **gulps** But we should all be worried about the Iron Blood's.

Wilhelm von Alfred II: I agree.

Akagi: If they get the commander, then who knows what could happen.

Nobuhito: Agreed. The stories are terrifying enough.

Wilhelm von Alfred II: Indeed my friend, indeed.

Shiranui: We should think of a plan together and then, when those Iron Blood girls come, we execute the plan.

Nobuhito: Agreed.

Wilhelm von Alfred II: We should discuss this plan later, once we have Akashi, Z-23, Laffey, and Taihou under control.

Shiranui: That is a good idea.

Akagi: I have Z-23 under control she also told me to tell you that she is sorry for her behavior, and that she doesn't know what caused her to go crazy.

 Nobuhito: I accept her apology.

Wilhelm von Alfred II: Z-23, Akagi, Akagi-chan, Kaga, Shiranui, and Shiranui-chan are under control and have joined us to fight back the Iron Bloods, but we still have Taihou, Taihou-chan, and Laffey to take care of.

Nobuhito: I know, but the carriers are the most dangerous. Laffey is a destroyer, but the carriers have planes, and a lot of them too.

Akagi: Well, we will prepare to take on Taihou and her daughter. But, what Laffey, we should see her first. She could easily try to take Shikikan again.

Shiranui: I agree, we should handle the smaller things first, and then the bigger challenges.

Nobuhito: I agree with you.

**knock knock knock**

Akagi: Come in please!

Narrator: The door opens and it reveals Laffey, but she has a sad and worried look on her face.

Nobuhito: Oh, L-Laffey, what can I do for you?

Laffey: **yawns** U-Um, I just wanted to talk with you personally, commander.

Nobuhito: O-Oh, I see, well, what is it?

Laffey:.....**sighs** I want to say that I, am sorry for chasing you, scaring you, a-and breaking a lock on your door. I...also bought a new one for you. **pulls out the new lock from her coat**

Nobuhito:....

Laffey: D-Do you accept my, apology, commander? I understand if you decline.

Narrator: She begins to tear up slightly. Which makes the commander worried. The commander gets up and walks over to Laffey.

Nobuhito: I accept your apology, Laffey. **hugs her** But, I don't want to see you cry. Because that tells me that I have failed my duty, as being your commander.

Laffey: **hugs him back**

Narrator: The commander tries to calm her down. After a few minutes, she calms down.

Laffey: **wipes her eyes** T-Thank you, I've, been needing this for a while, commander.

Nobuhito: You are welcome Laffey, but if you need something, come and tell me, my secretary, assistant, or Akagi. We will help you.

Narrator: She looks at them.

Laffey: **looks at the commander's assistant**

Wilhelm von Alfred II: **smiles and nods his head**

Laffey: **looks at Shiranui**

Shiranui: I am always available Laffey.

Laffey: **looks at Akagi**

Akagi: We are allies now, I am always happy to help, I wouldn't be making a good impression if I don't help others. Even if they aren't in our alliance or the enemy.

Laffey: T-Thank you.

Akagi: You are welcome.

Shiranui: I can help where I can.

Wilhelm von Alfred II: My pleasure my friend. **smiles**

Nobuhito: But I have a favor to ask.

Laffey: **looks the commander in the eyes**

Nobuhito: Can you help us defeat Taihou and Taihou-chan? We could use their planes to help us fight against the Iron Blood.

Laffey: Y-Yes, you have helped me, I will help you commander.

Nobuhito: Thank you.

(THIS IS THE END OF THE SEVENTH CHAPTER. AS ALWAYS, HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY READERS.)

Sneak peak

Taihou: TAKE THIS!!!!!

Akagi: KAGA WATCH OUT!

Kaga: **gasps**

Wilhelm von Alfred II: NEIN! **kicks Taihou in the gut**