We won... the Iris Orthodoxy is finally united.

After the fight with Vichya. The shipsgirls helped me bring everyone back to base. I placed Richelieu on her bed and covered her up with her blanket. I could've done something else but I decided to stay with Richelieu.

Richelieu: Zzzz... Zzzz..

She's sleepy so peacefully. Should I propose as she wakes up? No... I should wait a bit longer... *yawn* I am getting a bit tired... I haven't rested in a while so might as well... sleep... I'll just lay down my head on her bed...

Ten minutes later...

Richelieu's POV:

Richelieu: *yawn* Hmm... Eh? Minato?

Richelieu: Oh, he's asleep.

He has a chair pulled up next to my bed.

Hehe~ He's sleeping very peacefully. Hm.. I wonder if I should... well he worked hard so why not?

I pulled Minato close to my thighs as a pillow, maybe he likes this. I then stroked his lovely blue hair.

Richelieu: There there mon amour... you may now relax... I appreciate everything you've done for my Iris allies...

Minato: ...haha... mass destruction... ooh yeah... zzzz..

Wonder what he is dreaming about...

Minato's POV:

Damn... what's this feeling? It feels so good... it's like I finally lost all my problems.

Minato: Hm?

I opened my eyes and noticed Richelieu.

Minato: Richelieu... you're awake. *yawn* Hold on... what am I laying on?

Richelieu: You're laying on me.

Minato: R-Really? You don't mind?

Richelieu: Of course not.

Minato: Well, if you say so. However, this does feel nice.

Richelieu: Hehe~ I'm glad. I'm guessing you're here to see if I'm okay?

Minato: Yeah... and something else too.

Richelieu: What is it?

I got up and stood next to her bed.

Minato: I'm glad to confirm the Iris conflict is finally over.

Richelieu's eyes lit up.

Richelieu: R-Really!?

Minato: Of course. I wouldn't lie to someone I adore so much. You probably already knew but I'm just confirming it.

Richelieu hugged me.

Richelieu: Merci Minato! I'm grateful to have someone like you, I give thanks to the Lord for siding with me and also being by your side. Is there anything you want?

Minato: Heh, remember that promise we made? When Iris Libre is united and Iris Orthodoxy is reformed?

Richelieu: Y-You mean...

Minato: Yep... and so...

I got on my knees.

Minato: Richelieu... we've been through a lot together. Pain... memories... a shipgirl I loved but turned out to be a yandere... many shipgirls would leave me to do everything but you... you're different... so I ask you...

Deep breath Minato...

Minato: Richelieu, you helped me leave my bland emotions and now I feel happy... so that is why... I want to ask if you—

Richelieu: Yes!

Wow... that was instantly.

Richelieu: Thousand times yes!

I guess she got the hint with the ring then.

Minato: Heh, now don't become a yandere with this ring.

Richelieu: Oh? Is this the ring that made you go through so much?

Minato: Yeah, but that's all in the past now. I'm putting all that craziness aside and just wanting to be with you.

Richelieu: Hehe~

We then kissed each other. I pushed Richelieu back on the bed and got on top of her.

Richelieu then pulled away.

Richelieu: M-Minato... a-are you getting lewd thoughts? W-We can't do those sort of things you know...

Minato: I know. H-Hold on, I wasn't thinking about that! I was just going to kiss you a bit.

Richelieu: A-Alright.

Richelieu: However, how about we address the newly formed Iris Orthodoxy?

Minato: Yeah I guess. Don't take too long. I'll take my leave now.

Richelieu: Au revoir.

*Richelieu's mind*

He was close... close to making me lose... *ahem* I hope he understands that I'm not ready for that...

Well that wasn't hard. Now I just have to plan the wedding day. I hope she doesn't wear it out in the open just yet. Anyways, time to focus on the future of the Iris Orthodoxy.

As I got to my office I called Hiryuu and Takao.

A few minutes later

Takao & Hiryuu: Yes Commander?

Minato: Takao. Can you bring the Iris Libre ships to the docks?

Takao: Sure can do.

Minato: Hiryuu. Can you bring Vichya too?

Hiryuu: Um, alright!

Minato: Good.

As the two left Richelieu came in my room with a stack of papers. I looked at her hand. Phew, no ring.

Minato: Wow.

She placed them on my desk.

Richelieu: Here's today's work from HQ. Also, we've gotten word from HQ allowing us to have a day of relaxation. We can do it at anytime.

Minato: Serious? That's nice.

Thanks HQ...!

Richelieu: Mhm! So, what was Takao and Hiryuu tasked to do?

Minato: They went to tell your fellow allies to meet us at the docks.

Richelieu: Oh really? That's wonderful!

???: Tch. You sure seem excited.

At the door with her arms crossed was Jean Bart.

Richelieu: Oh, sister it's you.

Jean Bart: So you finally united Iris Orthodoxy hm?

Richelieu: Well, it was thanks to the Commander.

Jean Bart: Yeah I know. Heh, I'm kinda glad we'll be united not gonna lie. I'm guessing you'll be leading?

Richelieu: Non, I believe we can both lead. Leading as sisters!

Jean Bart: S-Seriously?

She looked at me.

Minato: Well... If that's what Richelieu wants... then sure.

Jean Bart: I appreciate it... but don't you think I'll hold you back?

Richelieu: Of course not! You were able to rule Vichya after all.

Jean Bart: Well, if you say so. I appreciate it.

Richelieu: Oui, let's go to the docks now.

Jean Bart: Yeah yeah, let me just tell something to the Commander and I'll be with you.

Richelieu: Alright.

Richelieu left leaving me with Jean Bart.

Minato: ...so, what is it?

She closed the door.

Jean Bart: I need to tell you something important.

She approached me.

Minato: Alright, tell me.

Jean Bart: It's about Nanaki...

Minato: Go on...

Jean Bart: You may know already but he recently developed a new way to turn shipsgirls into yanderes.

Minato: The mist?

Jean Bart: Oui. He made Ulrich throw balls of mist to my allies and turned them into yanderes. I told them to not fall for you during the Iris Civil-War. I don't know how long until they start falling for you. I just want to tell you this because I don't want my sister to think I'm sabotaging her.

Damnit Nanaki!

Minato: Why didn't you let her listen in then?

Jean Bart: *sigh* As her sister... I didn't want her mood to change. And after such a hard battle I didn't want her to worry about anything. She seemed very happy, back in Iris Orthodoxy... she would tell me to not be so sad or upset and just look at the beauty of Iris... she helped calm me down at times.

Minato: I see. That sounds nice.

Minato: Thank you for telling me this. I promise to help you and your allies return to normal.

Jean Bart: Merci beaucoup... I will help you in anyway I can.

Minato: Heh, anyways let's go.

Jean Bart: Right... but.

Minato: Hm?

Jean Bart: Earlier this morning...

Shit...

Jean Bart: Were you thinking of doing it with my sister?

Minato: No! I was just going to kiss her.

Jean Bart: She's pretty holy and I know she believes that marriage comes first and then... sex...

Minato: Shut...

Jean Bart: Heh, well... let's just leave it at that.

She opened the door and left.

*sigh* Guess I didn't leave the door closed. However,
Nanaki... was this his plan? Is he turning every faction into yanderes? My questions will remain unanswered until I meet these other factions... but still. What is he really trying to accomplish? Make my life hell? Maybe with the yanderes as a distraction he might be working with someone unknown... could it be... Ngh! Ugh my head. I guess from all this thinking. Well I better go to the docks now.

As I got to the docks I saw every Iris shipgirl in groups. They were in groups depending on what they are, destroyers are all together, heavy cruisers, etc.

Richelieu: Now that the Commander is here. I gladly can say the Iris Orthodoxy is united!

Everyone: *Cheers*

Richelieu: Now, let's establish some new things.

Richelieu: I'll start by reforming the Iris Templar Knights.

I saw Forbin with an excited expression.

Richelieu: *Ahem*

Richelieu got a paper handed by Champagne of the newly created "the Templar Knights of Iris Orthodoxy".

Richelieu: The two leading will be... Algérie and Jeanne d'Arc.

Jeanne d'Arc's mind:

Someone as clumsy like me actually leads the Knights now!? Just hope my clumsiness won't effect anything...

Richelieu: Serving the knights are, Saint Louis

Saint Louis: An honor to serve.

Richelieu: La Galissonnière.

La Galissonnière: Aha! I can't wait to bash enemies with my axe!

Richelieu: Maillé Brézé.

Maillé Brézé: For the Commander and Cardinal Richelieu!

Richelieu: Foch.

Foch: Well, time to show those others my strength!

Richelieu: Le Mars.

Le Mars: Really? That's great...!

Forbin: I'm happy you became a knight sis!

Richelieu: Vauquelin.

Vauquelin: Haha! I'll show this spear dance that will put the knights to shame!

Tartu: I don't think you should do that sister...

Richelieu: And... Forbin.

Forbin: YESSSSSS!!!!

Le Mars: Ehe.. calm down a bit sis.

Forbin: Oh! Whoops! Just a little excited... Aha...

Richelieu: The Templar Knights fight for peace and the Commander.

Richelieu: Commander, they are at your discretion. You may task them with anything. Battle, intel, and protection. They are here when you need backup.

Minato: I'll do my best.

Jean Bart: *Ahem* And now for the rest of you. I've planned to make the Iris Orthodoxy on this base! If Eagle Union, Sakura Empire and Royal Navy can make their home here... why can't we? So let's do it!

Everyone: Yeah!

So that's her plan? Interesting.

Richelieu: Jean and I will be leading together as well.

Everyone was shocked but were relieved now that the two sisters are finally at peace with each other.

Jean Bart: Alright, discussion over! Let's start rebuilding. Follow me!

As everyone was going to the direction Jean Bart pointed I noticed Dunkerque approaching me.

Dunkerque: Um, Commander?

Minato: Yeah? What's up?

Dunkerque: Can I ask you something in private...?

Minato: Sure, we can discuss it in my office.

Dunkerque: Alright, that sounds fine.

We left the docks and headed to my office.

What might she tell me? Maybe something about deserts? Meh I don't know. Wait... could it be that she wants to make a wedding cake for Richelieu and I!?

Jean Bart's POV:

Dunkerque? Where is-

Merde! She's with the Commander! This isn't good... she's probably already fallen into the yandere mist! I've got to follow them.

Richelieu: Jean? What's wrong?

Jean Bart: Uh, can you lead them for a bit? I forgot my uh... pirate hat...!

Richelieu: *giggles* Pirate hat?

Jean Bart: Y-Yep!

Richelieu: Very well. I'll take the lead then.

I left as Richelieu led the Iris girls to a spot to make a base for Iris Orthodoxy. Well, more like think of an idea because at the end of the day the Manjuus will do it...

I have to get there fast. She might have plans to play with him already!