Azur Lane: Return of Davis

Chapter 27: Royal Ambush

March 29, 1942

Hirata, begrudgingly, went home on the 27th. Not before giving me a sweet peck on the lips (and subsequently making Bel very jealous). I'll get a message from her soon as to what happened to it.

Today's a Sunday, so it's my day off. I'm taking a slow tour around the base when I received an unexpected visitor. A group of visitors, actually.

And it all began when Bel rushed up to me and Liz during a mid-morning tea break.

Bel: "Your Majesty! Commander!"

"That's the first time you didn't call me by name or 'Master.' Must be serious." She's very flustered right now...

Bel: "It's His Majesty, the King! He's here!"

Liz: "...You said what?"

"George VI is here. Right now."

Bel: "Yes! Come, we must see them immediately!"

I chugged the rest of my tea before grabbing my military coat and rushed to the docks. Liz was not too far behind.

I tried adjusting my rat's nest on my head to something a bit more presentable as we arrive at the docks. I, alongside the Maid Corps, Liz and Warspite watch as HMS Prince of Wales slowly reaches the harbour. It's a majestic view. I can hear "God Save the King" in my head.

The ramp lowers, and multiple figures walk down it. Fixing my tie, I prepare to greet the King.

George VI: "It has taken some time, but at last, we have reached land."

???: "Wow! So, this is Pearl Harbour."

I walk in front of the ramp. "A pleasure to finally meet, King George VI." I salute the King of England before looking to the women beside him. "And a pleasure to meet you all. I assume you must be the Queen and the two princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret, correct?" I take a quick bow.

Q.C.: "A pleasure. And yes, I am the Queen Consort, Elizabeth." She looks to her children. "Go on, greet the soldier."

The younger girl walks forward, less timid than her older sister.

Girl: "Hi! I'm Margaret, second princess! And that's my older sister, Elizabeth."

I crouch to be at eye level with both princesses. "It's nice to meet you both." I smile.

I get back up as I notice a blonde in military garb. "And you must be the kansen in charge of protecting the King, the Prince of Wales, correct?"

Wales: "That is correct, Commander. I am HMS Prince of Wales. I heard you yourself are Welsh?"

I nod. "Dwi yn. Well, let's head to my office. It's far cooler in there. Royal Maids, take their things and bring them to the guest rooms we have in the HQ building."

Bel: "Understood." She nods to the Maids, and they enter the Prince of Wales. (I swear, if any of you say anything, I'll beat you with a stick.)

I extend a hand towards the base. "Welcome to Pearl Harbour, the main aquatic base for the Azur Lane/Eagle Union Pacific Fleet. Please, follow me."

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Entering the office, I gesture to the sofas and chairs as I sit behind my desk. The two Elizabeth's, Warspite and Margaret are having fun in the other room.

"Now, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

George VI: "Please enough with the f-formalities. We wanted to visit and see how our countrywomen are handling the new environment."