Family is Stronger Than this Feud

The Hard Truth

Back to reality, Mutsu was drying her tears after her reunion with Kurfürst. She dropped off the woman and grabbed her hand.

Mutsu: Oba-san! Can you join me for tea tomorrow?

Kurfürst: I don't see why I can't, I'll gladly have some tea

Mutsu smiled and ran off, Putting her arms out like a plane.

Kurfürst:*sigh* As energetic as ever...

She walked outside and saw that the two battling girls were resting on the ground, clearly exhausted.

Kurfürst: Hmm, maybe I should introduce myself

She walked over to the two, watching as their ears fluttered from picking up her approach.

?: Hm? Hello there

Kurfürst: Good day to you two

?2: I'm sorry, but I've never seen you before

Kurfürst: That's alright, I'm Großer Kurfürst, and you are?

?: Takao

?2: I'm her sister, Atago

Kurfürst: It's a pleasure to meet you two, and by your skill, I presume Mikasa taught you how to battle?

Takao: Yes actually, how did you tell?

Kurfürst: Who do you think sparred with her to hone it?

Atago: Are you saying you trained with her?

Kurfürst: Young one, I practically taught her how to wield a blade

Atago: Huh?! That can't be right, she's the oldest shipgirl

Kurfürst: Besides the Progenitor

Takao: You believe that story? She's just a myth

Kurfürst: Kid...look at me

Takao looked into Kurfürst's eyes

Kurfürst: What do you see?

Takao:...I see...lots and lots of blood...

Kurfürst: From my many battles, They are where that comes from

Takao: So...you mean-

Kurfürst: I am the Progenitor, KMS Großer Kurfürst

Takao's eyes shrunk, shocked that the tale she never bought since she was young turned out to be real. Atago had the opposite reaction, her eyes changed to stars as she looked up to Kurfürst.

Atago: Oh my god! I've always wanted to meet you!

She hugged into Kurfürst's armor

Atago: Lady Nagato and Mutsu always spoke of you, even Mikasa talked about the fights you two were in!

Kurfürst: Yep, that sounds like her

Takao: I...I never thought that, umm...

Kurfürst: It's alright, I'm happy you aren't acting so pious over me

Atago: Miss Kurfürst! Can you teach me?!

Kurfürst: I can, but I wish to see Amagi first

Both of them froze

Kurfürst: Do either of you know where she is?

...

Kurfürst: Hello?

Atago: Umm...well...

Takao stood up and looked up to Kurfürst.

Takao: Just...follow us
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After a few minutes of walking, Takao and Atago lead Kurfürst to a grove of Trees, leading up to the top of a hill, where a particularly gorgeous tree sat.