Azur Lane Fall And Rise

Chapter 9 - Rescue Mission Part (2)

Time is 5:00 am, an island at sea,

BEEP BEEP BEEP

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BEEP BEEP BEEP

Tempest: (Oh crap, its the Sirens. I need to wake them up.)

Tempest sends a message to Guardian's iphone through an alarm. The alarm rang so loud that it annoyed Guardian and he crushed it with his bare hands which caused Rossiya to wake up as well though startled initially.

Guardian: *Yawn* Is it time already? Oh sorry, it seems that I woke you up as well, Rossiya.

(S) Rossiya: It's fine, comrade commander. I couldn't get much sleep anyways though it looks like you need a new phone. (how in the hell did he do that)

Guardian: Yeah I suppose. Well, we gotta get moving as Tempest alerted us that Sirens are nearby so get ready while I go pack things.

(S) Rossiya: They're here? How close?

Guardian: Over there.

Guardian points to the direction of the Sirens and she saw the Siren ships circling around the island from yesterday. Their numbers are around 6 Siren ships with 2 destroyers and 4 light cruisers so it seems there's less than before. Guardian signals Tempest to retrieve anchor from the sea bed and prepare for battle while Guardian begins to dress the wounds on Rossiya since the previous had gone off.

Guardian: Okay, sorry but this is gonna hurt again. Hopefully, I won't have to dress the wounds next time.

(S) Rossiya: That's alright, I'm just glad that you are doing it for me when I couldn't. Thank you, comrade commander.

Guardian: Okay so, 3...2...1. (starting applying medicine and gets new bandage then starts wrapping her areas then tightens)

(S) Rossiya: Ugh!!!

Guardian: You okay? (visibly worried)

(S) Rossiya: Y-Yeah, I'm fine. (He's worried about me.)

Guardian: Just tell me if it hurts so I can make sure it doesn't.

(S) Rossiya: I'm really fine, no need to worry. (His face, looks so familiar. It can't be...right?)

Guardian finishes dressing her wounds and pulls her up slowly from her seat while brushing off the dust on her clothes. Rossiya can't help but feel embarrassed and asks a question.

(S) Rossiya: Why are you caring so much for me? I'm just a weapon.

Guardian: You're not just a weapon but my weapon, my ship girl and my friend. It's my duty to take care of you. (smiles at her)

(S) Rossiya: O-Okay, t-thanks. (My ship girl...huh, blushing)

Tempest: Are you guys done? We have to move before they do.

Guardian: We're coming. Are you ready, Rossiya?

(S) Rossiya: Lead the way, comrade commander.

They both get on the speed boat and drives to the ship. When they boarded Tempest, Guardian decides what to do next.

Guardian: How many Sirens are there?

Tempest: 6, and it looks like there are less though more might come.

Guardian: Breaking through them won't be a problem but we have to be swift otherwise we could be overwhelmed by their reinforcements.