*Mirror Sea

*Third Person POV

Zuikaku: It looks like I sank more sirens here. how'd you like that

In another area of the mirror sea, Zuikaku and Hornet were sinking sirens with Zuikaku making it a contest to see who can sink more sirens

Hornet: There's no point in seeing who can clean up more trash. Plus, this mirror sea is pretty weird. it looks imposing at first but there aren't that many enemies, and the ones that show up are pretty weak

Hornet remarked as she looked around

Zuikaku: Say all you want. It's a win-win. Go tell your sister that Shoukaku and I will face her in the next mock battle. this time victory will be ours

Zuikaku bragged, challenging Enterprise to a duel

Hornet: look. my sister has better things to do and besides, she's one of the commander's secretary ships so she may not have time for you

Hornet sighed but Zuikaku refused to back down

Zuikaku: I don't care. Our rivalry spans the ages. This time we will defeat the Grey Ghost

Hornet: I guess your determination deserves some kudos. But if you really want to challenge her this badly, go ask her yourself. Hope the commander doesn't need her urgently when you ask

Zuikaku: Come on, I'm the victor here, can't you do me a little favor? And besides, the shikikan has Illustrious as well to take over the Grey Ghost if she's unavailable for whatever reason

Zuikaku tried to convince Hornet, making her sigh

Hornet: Alright. But the battle isn't over yet. If you beat me, then I'll see what I can do and pass on your challenge to Enty, provided the commander doesn't need her at the moment

Hornet replied before a loud bang interrupted them

Hornet: What's that?

Zuikaku: An explosion came from the middle of this sector

Hornet: Wait. Is that Eugen and Admiral Hipper of the Ironblood?

Hornet asked in surprise after seeing the commotion

Zuikaku: The fact that other fleets are showing up means that the situation must be very critical. Let's meet up with them

Hornet: You're right. Let's hurry and meet up with them

Hornet agreed and the two rushed to Eugen and Hipper's position. Meanwhile, Eugen and Hipper were engaging the sirens in their area when a swarm of planes flew over them and demolished the remaining siren ships

Prinz Eugen: Eagle Union planes flying in formation with Sakura planes. Now that's an unusual combination. I guess we're not the only ones who responded to the backup request

Eugen remarked as she watched Hornet's and Zuikaku's planes flying in formation

Admiral Hipper: Hmph! It's only natural to take a backup request seriously

Hornet: Over here!

Hornet called out to them and they went to where Hornet and Zuikaku are

Hornet: Did you girls also get the message sent from base?

Hornet asked Eugen and Hipper and they nodded

Prinz Eugen: Sure did. You should've seen my sister's face change color as she dragged me here at breakneck speed

Eugne replied, making Hipper smack her in the back

Admiral Hipper: Hah?! My face did no such thing

Hipper angrily denied

Prinz Eugen: Look. You're doing it again

Eugen giggled making Hipper angrier

Zuikaku: Alright that's enough

Zuikaku broke up the fight before continuing what she had been saying

Zuikaku: Having that said. I'm surprised we all showed up without coordinating our efforts and even covered different areas on the way here. Usually, Shikikan is the one who provides detailed instructions when arranging these reinforcement operation

Hornet: However this time, we got a broadcast from base rather than direct orders from the commander

Hornet pointed out, causing everyone to think

Prinz Eugen: Doesn't seem quite right. Does it? Shouldn't the Kommandant know we're on vacation

Eugen noticed something and pointed out

Admiral Hipper: Do you even know what you're saying Eugen

Hipper looked at Eugen with a deadpan expression

Prinz Eugen: What do you think of the enemies we encountered along the way sister

Admiral Hipper: Weak!! Not even worth mentioning!!

Hipper exclaimed before realizing something

Admiral Hipper: Wait. I think I see what you're getting at. For enemies this weak, it shouldn't be necessary to call all of us to one place

Prinz eugen: Do you remember who was on duty in the communications room before we left

Admiral Hipper: If I remember correctly, Carabiniere from Sardegna?

Zuikaku: Carabiniere must have received the backup request from Impero and forwarded it to us in a hurry

Prinz Eugen: That sounds about right

There was silence for a few moments before Hipper spoke up

Admiral Hipper: Is this some kind of joke? Are you saying that there's no need for me to be here all along?!

Hipper was upset

Prinz Eugen: Now, now, getting angry is bad for your skin sis. Why not have a look around since we're here already. I'm sure we're all interested in that strange looking tower in the distance

Admiral Hipper: I'm not angry! When we are done here, I'm going to give these Sardegna Girls a good lecturing

Back with Impero's fleet, they just rendezvoused with the fleet Evan sent to back them up

Pompeo Magno: Captain Pompeo The Great shall remember this debt! Feel free to call me anytime, commander!

Evan: There's no need for that. It's only natural for me to come back my shipgirls up when they're in a pinch

Pompeo Magno: No need to be polite. Just tell me what you want me to do

Pompeo Magno insisted, causing Evan to sigh with Noire and Nepgear laughing beside him. An incoming transmission interrupted them

Aquila (transmission): My planes are detecting incoming shipgirls, Signore Evan

Evan: Eh?

*Evan's Azur Lane Base

*Third Person POV

Evan: Lexington. Valiant. Can the two of you still handle the pain

Evan asked as he carried a pregnant Glorious to see Vestal with Lexington and Valiant tagging along behind them

Lexington: We're fine Evan. Just hurry up

Lexington replied as she touched her pregnant belly, trying to endure the pain

Evan: Wakatta

The four of them fastened their pace and managed to make it to the Hospital Bay where they met Vestal

Evan: I brought them

Evan exclaimed as he placed Glorious, Lexington and Valiant onto beds, lifted their skirts and removed their panties

Vestal: Everything is ready

Evan: Yosh. I'll be waiting outside

Evan was about to leave when Glorious stopped him

Glorious: Wait Evan

Evan stopped in his tracks and looked back at the three

Evan: Yes?

Glorious: Please stay with us

Lexington: Yes. We want our daughters to meet their father soon after they're born

Valiant: Uh huh. So you better be a good consort and stay with your queen as she gives birth to our baby princess!!

Evan looked at his three pregnant shipgirls before looking at Vestal who nodded in approval

Evan: Wakatta

Evan replied before grabbing a chair and sitting down in between Glorious' and Valiant's beds

Vestal: Glorious. Valiant. Lexington. I want you three to push with all of your might

Vestal instructed and Glorious, Valiant and Lexington started grunting as they tried to push their daughters out of their bodies

The Little Witch, Victoria

The Aspiring idol, Eleanor

The Adventurous Princess, Clementine

Coming soon