Narrator:After the photo shoot finally ended, Takeo and his ships went to get some dinner, not knowing they were being followed.

*Takeo and his ships have dinner, and it turns to night time as they start heading to the dock*

Takeo(mind):I still can't get over how both of the fox girls were pretty chill with meeting me again.

Laffey:"Commander...look at the sky..."

Takeo:"Huh?"

*Takeo hears popping sounds coming from behind him. He turns around and spots fireworks going off in the sky*

Javelin:"Wow! I didn't know there were gonna be fireworks."

Ayanami:"They are really pretty."

*They look at the fireworks until it stops*

Z23:"Is that it?"

Takeo:"I guess it is."

Laffey:"Zzz..."

Takeo:"How is she sleeping with fireworks going on?! Actually, I've gotten used to it at this point."

Ayanami:"Let's get going."

All:"Alright!"

???:"Hold it, commander."

Takeo:"Huh? Ah!"

*Akagi stands in front of Takeo with Kaga next to her*

Akagi:"My, commander. It seems you've gotten quite a cute looking frightened face."

Takeo:"W-What's wrong, Akagi? D-Do you need something or..."

Akagi:"Well, I do have one thing to ask of you."

Takeo(mind):Please don't ask a personal question...

*Akagi hands two certificates towards Takeo*

Takeo(mind):Wait, what?!

Akagi:"Let us be in your fleet. I would love to work with you now that the sirens are no longer my concern."

Takeo:"H-Huh?"

Akagi:"Yeah, those damned sirens made us look like enemies, but I promise you, commander...that's not the case anymore."

Takeo(mind):Wait, I haven't heard about the sirens in a really long time...did I miss something important within that time?

*Takeo looks at Kaga and she slightly blushes while looking away*

Takeo(mind):Are they genuinely wanting to be part of my fleet, or is this some kind of trap.

Akagi:"What do you say, commander?"

Takeo:"U-Uh..."

Ayanami:"Commander, watch out!"

*Ayanami tackles Takeo, as a laser fires below them*

Akagi:"Huh?"

Takeo:"Ugh! W-What the hell is that?!"

???:"Aw...damn it, I missed."

*A girl with long white hair in a ponytail, and yellow eyes, and huge riggings appears from the sea*

???:"Why did that little brat have to get in the way."

Akagi:"P-Purifer?!"

Purifier:"Hi, Akagi. Miss me?"

*Purifier aims her laser at Akagi, but she dodges it*

Akagi:"What do you want, Purifier?"

Purifier:"Simple, I need the commander."

Z23:"Just the commander?"

Javelin:"Why do you only need Takeo?"

Purifier:"Observer seems to like him, so she sent me to get you."

Akagi:"Haha...hahaha! This is what you do as soon as I stop helping you, too bad that the commander is gonna be mine!"

*Akagi spawns her carriers, and sends airplanes towards Purifier*

Purifier:"Hahaha, this is gonna be fun!"

Akagi:"Kaga, assist me."

Kaga:"Of course, dear sister."

*Those three have a little battle, as Takeo and his ships just spectate*

Takeo(mind):So I guess those two really are on our side.

*Takeo crushes the certificates with his hand*

Takeo:"Huh?"

*Takeo picks up the certificates, and he puts them in his pocket*

Z23:"W-Wait, why are we just standing here?!"

Javelin:"Ah! You're right, we need to get out of here. We need to go back to Azur Lane quickly."

Takeo:"R-Right. Come on."

*Takeo's ships transform, and he grabs onto Z23 as they quickly head back to Azur Lane*

Purifier:"Huh? Aw man, what buzzkills. Right when the battle was getting started."

Akagi:"I suggest you withdraw then, Purifier."

Purifier:"You don't give me orders, but I will anyway."

*Purifier leaves*

Kaga:"Dear sister, can you explain this to me?"

Akagi:"Don't you worry about it, Kaga. It's all going according to plan."

Kaga:"According to plan?"

*Akagj stares off at Takeo and his ships*

Akagi:"You will be mine, commander. I'll destroy as many ships as I can to do so..."

Kaga:"Dear sister?"

Akagi:"The commander is going to be mine, and mine alone."

*Takeo and his ships make it back to the harbor, and they take a little breather*

Takeo:"Phew, so those are sirens?"

Takeo(mind):After being here for a few months, I finally meet one of our real enemies.

Javelin:"Yep, that was a siren."

Takeo(mind):Having lasers as her main guns?! You've got to be kidding me...

Ayanami:"We could've stopped them."

Takeo:"Didn't you see the huge laser?! I don't think we would have stood a chance."

Javelin:"Commander, we can't give in just from one encounter."

Takeo:"I never said I was giving in. I'm just glad we got away in one piece."

Z23:"That's true, we were very lucky."

Takeo:"But now that we know that they have lasers, we are in deep stuff now."

Ayanami:"Exactly, we need to be ready."

Laffey:"Yeah...zzz..."

Takeo:"You can't be ready if you're sleeping, Laffey."

Laffey:"I'm just very tired..."

Takeo:"I guess, today was a pretty eventful day...before it turned into a hectic day."

Javelin:"Don't worry, commander. We won't let anything happen to you, right everyone?"

Z23:"Correct."

Laffey:"Yep..."

Ayanami:"Of course."

Javelin:"You see? I think we're gonna be just fine."

Takeo:"I guess so...for now at least."

Takeo(mind):I can't really do anything without knowing much.

Takeo:"We should probably contact some girls tomorrow to help us with the sirens. Let's get back to the dorms now."

Javelin, Z23, and Ayanami:"Right."

Laffey:"Zzz..."

Takeo:"And up you go, Laffey."

*Takeo carries Laffey, and they all go to their dorms*

Takeo:"Jeez...that was quite the day."

Dido:"Master, welcome back."

Takeo:"Hi, Dido. Oh, sorry, but I already had dinner, so you don't need to go through the trouble."

Dido:"O-Oh, ok."

*Takeo takes a shower and gets ready for bed*

Dido:"Is there anything you need from me, master?"

Takeo:"Hmm...there's one thing."

Dido:"Y-Yes?"

*Takeo headpats Dido*

Takeo:"Keep being the cute maid that I see in front of me."

Dido:"H-Huh? C-Cute?"

*Dido starts blushing*

Takeo:"Yep."

Dido:"M-Master...i-if I may, can I ask something of you?"

Takeo:"Huh? Sure, what's up?"

Dido:"Well...are you going to be with your ships all day tomorrow?"

*Dido's face starts blushing*

Takeo:"Not all day, why? Heh, do you want to spend some time with me?"

Dido:"Actually...I wanted to ask if I could go on a little trip around the island like when you go with your starter ships."

Takeo:"Wait, so you want to go an a...d-date?!"

*Takeo's face starts blushing*

Dido:"Y-Yes, if that's acceptable to you, master."

Takeo:"U-Uh..."

Takeo(mind):Jeez, I've never been on a 'date' with a girl who looks older than me. I usually hung out with my little sister, and now I hang out with my starter ships a lot.

Takeo:"S-Sure, but it'll be my first date."

Dido:"M-Me too, but if you wish. I'll be happy to have you take care of this lowly maid for a little while tomorrow."

*Dido smiles at Takeo*

Takeo:"Ehehe, alright then. Goodnight, Dido."

Dido:"Goodnight, master."

*Dido hugs her doll tightly as she goes to bed*

Takeo(mind):Great, now I won't be able to sleep for the rest of the night.

*Takeo lays in his bed*

Takeo(mind):Why did Dido suddenly just asked me to go on a date? Because now I can't sleep because she suddenly got me anxious for tomorrow.

Dido:"Zzz..master..."

Takeo:"Huh? Oh, Dido just dreaming of me again."

Takeo(mind):Where did my life lead me up to the point where people dreaming of me is normal?!

Dido:"Master...I-I..."

Takeo:"Huh?"

Takeo(mind):Is she sleep-talking?!

Dido:"M-Master..."

*Dido stops sleep-talking*

Takeo(mind):Aw man! Right when she was about to say something important, I think.

*Takeo finally falls asleep. Meanwhile, at the Eagle Union*

Enterprise(mind):I wasn't able to find the commander tonight...oh well, I'm sure we'll meet again.

Saratoga:"What's the matter, Enterprise. You seem focused on something."

Enterprise:"Oh, it's nothing."

???:"Well, if it isn't Enterprise."

Enterprise:"That voice..."

*Enterprise turns around, and spots Akagi*

Akagi:"It's been a while since we last saw each other."

Enterprise:"I thought you were-"

Akagi:"My, it seems you're as clueless as the commander. I have no correlation with the sirens anymore, so there's no reason to have such a hostile tone."

Enterprise:"Hmm..."

Enterprise(mind):I can't trust her, I can tell that she's lying.

Enterprise:"Fine, what do you want?"

Akagi:"What did I just say about the hostile tone? I want you to stay away from the commander."

Enterprise:"Huh? Why are you telling me this?"

Akagi:"Because I could tell from the photo shoot that you two are really close...and I would really appreciate it if you were to back off. Well, that's all I came here to say. Now if you'll excuse me."

*Akagi leaves*

Enterprise:"Back off?"

Enterprise(mind):What has the commander gotten himself into now?

*Meanwhile, at the Royal Navy*

Queen Elizabeth:"How are the maids doing, Warspite?"

Warspite:"Just fine, your majesty. The new recruit has just found out word about the commander, and now she's all excited to meet him."

Queen Elizabeth:"Jeez, tell that darn cat maid to be patient!"

Warspite:"Yes, your majesty."

???:"Queen Elizabeth."

Queen Elizabeth:"Huh? Wait, aren't you?"

*Kaga enters the room*

Warspite:"What are you doing here?"

Kaga:"I'm not here to raise conflict, you dog. I have only come to relay a message."

Queen Elizabeth:"Oh yeah, what message?"

Kaga:"From my dear sister, stay away from the commander."

Queen Elizabeth:"Huh? The commander is my servant. Why should listen to a silly order like that?"

Warspite:"I suggest that you leave at once."

*Warspite prepares her sword*

Kaga:"Erg...unfortunately, I was told not to start combat."

Queen Elizabeth:"And what exactly will happen if we don't do what you want?"

Kaga:"This is my dear sister you're talking about here."

Queen Elizabeth:"All that means little to me."

Kaga:"Erg...I will take my leave then."

*Kaga leaves the room*

Warspite:"Your majesty, shall I go after her?"

Queen Elizabeth:"No need, Warspite. Why would she ask us to stay away from the commander? Isn't he 'my' servant?"

Warspite:"Indeed he is."

Queen Elizabeth:"Ugh..."

*Akagi and Kaga go around to every other nation and tell them to stay away from Takeo*

Narrator:Duh, duh, duuuuuuuuuuh. What could Akagi be planning?! Find out next episode!

Hey bros, it's me, the author! Finally, some suspense in this story! The next episode is going to be pretty cute, since it's gonna be a date with Dido! But we'll see what happens next, because I only have one thing in my mind that I want to put this story so badly...anyways, here's the meme of the chapter:

Me (to the pink haired girl): "I don't even know who you are." Anyway, I'll see you guys next time!