Azur Lane: The Sakura Eagle

Chapter 7: Battle of Duals

Prinz Eugen's Fleet
IJN Stuart POV

We continue to make our way to where Zuikaku and Shoukaku is at fighting against the Eagle Union ships which we both notice that Enterprise and the other me have arrive to support them which Prinz Eugen order us to attack.

Prinz Eugen: "FIRE!"

We commence are attack against the Eagle Union where I defend Shoukaku from enemy gunfire. I deflect a couple of bullets and give her a hand.

Stuart: "Are you alright Lady Shoukaku?"

Shoukaku: "I'm alright, but my sister is going to get hurt if we don't stop her."

I notice that she is attack Enterprise while other me is facing me which is strange of fighting myself, but right now I got to deal with him so I draw my katana while he is fighting me with a sword, but from it looks like it belongs to the Royal Navy.

Stuart: "Let see who can hold the name of Stuart."

USS Stuart: "Very well than."

We both fight against each other while everyone is fighting among each other; however things change when the Royal Navy main fleet have arrive to back the ships up which a long white hair woman wearing a maid outfit protect Enterprise from Zuikaku's attack which I was shock that they got here in time for defense. Prinz Eugen notice her.

Prinz Eugen: "It's been a while Belfast."

Belfast: "Same to you do."

Prinz Eugen: "Should we finish what we have left off?"

Belfast: "I agree with the terms, but you should know that the Royal Navy always come in full force."

She notice the main fleet of the Royal Navy and order a retreat which I redrew my katana before heading out while Shoukaku drag Zuikaku from the fight which she wasn't happy that she didn't finish Enterprise off, but we have no choice but to retreat. I stare at the fleet before falling back.
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Meanwhile
Royal Navy Fleet
USS Stuart POV

I watch the other me retreating back to their fleet while I was happy to see Belfast help us right at the end which I notice Enterprise pass out from the fight and because that she is heavy wounded. I grab her while I welcome Belfast to the party.

Stuart: "Thank you for the support Belfast."

Belfast(happy): "Glad to see you too Stuart and who was that guy you fought there?"

Stuart: "That will be the other me."

She was confuse, but I told her that I'm his replacement after he got capture by the Sakura Empire in the real world, but right now I need to take Lady Enterprise into one of my quarters so she can rest. Once that is done; she hug in the behind while I grab her hand.

Stuart: "How long was it that we able to spend some time together?"

Belfast: "About 5 months after you left the mainland of the Royal Navy."

Stuart: "I was worry that I don't see your face again, but looks like I was worry over nothing."

Belfast: "You know that the Queen will need me to make sure that maids run operational."

I was laughing because it was true since the Queen trust her so much. I turn around and kiss her on the lips before we head back to base.
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Meanwhile
Sakura Empire Fleet
IJN Stuart 

We were able to locate Akagi and her fleet before we head back to the main base of the Sakura Empire. I jump on board of Akagi and inform her about the mission.

Akagi(happy): "Greetings Stuart; how's the mission?"

Stuart: "Forgive us, but we end up encounter the main Royal Navy fleet while we engage the Eagle Union ships."

Akagi: "At least your alright and you guys manage to escape unharm. Time to return home and continue your training with Takao."

I nod and head to my quarters with disappointment on my face that we failed our mission of sinking the fleet, but there is always next time. I put my katana on my bed and start to mediating in my mind. I can feel at ease with no one to disturb me and figure things out about how to change my named since everyone will be confusing which I found my new named.

Stuart: "IJN Suchuwaato. That sounds fitting."

There are two meanings to the word which is skillful and guardian in Kanto, but right now that I need to train myself for this in order for a fitting title. I promise the Sakura Empire that I will continue to serve them, but right now training must be in order. I continue to meditate until I hear a door knock which reveal to be Akagi who is giving me sake.

Akagi: "Sorry for trouble you, but I was hoping that you enjoy this nice sake."

I accept the offer and she pour some drinks for me.

Akagi: "How was your first mission with the Sakura Empire?"

Suchuwaato: "Need improvement with my skills and also decide a new name."

Akagi: "That would be?"

Suchuwaato: "My name will be IJN Suchuwaato."

She like that name, but only if I can prove myself to Lady Nagato which she wants to talk with me once we return home. We continue to drink some sake while I can hear footsteps to reveal Kaga talking about her trust with Iron Blood, but Akagi order her to deal with it until their purpose is done and head home. I know that feeling, but for the time being we need to deal with it. Kaga left while Akagi and I continue to drink sake which I can tell that I'm getting red.

Suchuwaato(drunk): "Why did those bastard Eagle Union replace me with just a rookie destroyer? They murder me without giving me a chance of repairs. I bet he is flirting with the ladies of Azur Lane while carrying my old name."

Akagi: "Suchuwaato? I think your drunk."

After that I don't know what happen, but looks like going to see it in our next chapter.

Chapter 8: Rescue Operation