(I think Alicorn's theme for the Anime arc will be Archange, from Ace Combat 7.)
November 12, 1941
Alicorn and several other ship girls are sitting in the cafeteria.
"I can't believe it's already been a year since you've come here." Cleveland takes a bite of her sandwich.
"It's been a very eventful year." Belchan states.
"Yes, quite an eventful year." Alicorn takes a bite of some cake.
"You've done so much for everyone here, I don't see why more are thankful to you." Echo states as she sips a class of milk.
"It's because of my past and origins, Echo. People are still afraid of me and think I will go beserk anytime."
"But you've saved so many humans!" Kalk flaps her arms. "Even many Azured-ships."
"People need to be nice to a high ranking ship, like you Alicorn~" Hobby says.
Alicorn sighs. "I'm not high ranking."
Cleveland glances at Alicorn with a raised brow. "You literally have the Medal of Honor. It's the highest medal anyone can get, if that doesn't say something, I don't know what will."
"Still, I'm nothing like my mother, Yorktown."
New Jersey and San Diego sit down at their table.
"Hi ya, Alicorn!" New Jersey smiles.
"Hey, Alicorn." San Diego smiles.
Alicorn nods to the two ships.
"What are you guys talking about?" New Jersey asks as she bites into some meat loaf.
"How it's been a year since Alicorn first came here." Cleveland informs.
"Wow, it's already been a year?" San Diego asks and everyone nods. "Man, time sure does fly."
"It's been a very eventful year for you, I suppose." New Jersey says to Alicorn.
"Yes it has." Alicorn takes a bite of her cake. "I just hope things will calm down now, the war with Iron Blood has calmed down to little border disputes, but nothing serious. Though Sakura Empire worries me a little."
"How so?" Belchan asks.
"They've been too quiet as of late, and the Sirens have stopped attacking them. I have several theories, but nothing solid."
"Alicorn!" Yorktown's shouts from the side and everyone looks to see her limping towards them, with the help of a cane. She has a bag in her other hand.
"Mother." Alicorn nods, which causes said Ship girl to smiles very brightly.
"Oh, I'm so happy that you call me that now!" Yorktown sits at the head of the table and sets the bag on the table.
"What's in the bag?" Kalk asks as she tilts her head.
"It's a gift for Alicorn from her sisters, Unicorn and Illustrious." Yorktown takes a large box out of the bag. "Here." She hands the box to her daughter.
Alicorn grabs the box. "What is it?"
Yorktown shrugs her shoulders. "You'll have to open it. Oh, and Unicorn and Illustrious will be visiting next month on the 7."
Alicorn hums and she opens the box to reveal a Robotic Eagle.
"Huh?" Alicorn tilts her head in confusion as she takes it out of the box.
"A robo Eagle?" Hobby asks.
Alicorn holds the Eagle in front of her and it suddenly turns on. The Eagle's eyes turn blue and they stare into Alicorn's. Suddenly the Eagle's and Alicorn's eyes glow for a few seconds before flashing and returning to normal.
The Eagle screeches and climbs onto Alicorn's shoulder. "Wow." Alicorn moves her head around and the Eagle mimics her movements. Her eyes shine as does the Eagle's.
"What is it?" Cleveland asks.
"I'm seeing everything the Eagle sees." Aicorn looks at Cleveland. "It's like using one of my UAVs."
Yorktown grabs a note within the box and reads it. "It's a one year gift for you, It was made by all the scientists the Royal Navy has. Queen Elizabeth orders it to be made. Oh, I'll have to thank that little ship-girl when she visits next."
Alicorn's and her Eagle's eyes stop glowing and she blinks a few times. "That was an interesting experience. I'll definitely be using you a lot."
"Well, it's an interesting gift." San Diego says. "Now I want one."
New Jersey laughs and holds up a glass. "Here's no another year!"
Everyone, even Yorktown and Alicorn hold up their glasses. "Another year! Cheers!" They all touch glasses and everyone laughs.
A warm and tingling feeling spreads through Alicorn's chest and a small smile forms on her face.
"I like this feeling now. I hope it doesn't go away."
End of the Redemption Arc
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06-03-2023
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