The Predator of the Depths

HOPE - Light Shines Through The Darkness

(WHOOO! Chapter 50!)

Wind blows through Alicorn's ash blonde as she looks up to the sky, lost in thought. She stands on Prince Of Wales' ship.

'What happened after that bright light?' Alicorn questions. 'All I remember is going in to kill Zuikaku.' Alicorn brings a hand up and covers one of her eyes as she grows confused. 'I... I don't feel right. I feel like something is worming its way inside me.'

Something lands on Alicorn's shoulder and she looks to see her robotic Eagle staring at her. Alicorn gains a smile and pets her eagle, it starts to 'purr'. "I'm okay, girl. Just... unsure of myself."

"Miss Alicorn." Sheffield calls out and Alicorn looks behind her at the maid. "We'll be arrive at the base in a few minutes."

"Understood, thank you, Sheffield." Alicorn says and the maid curtsies. The maid turns around and starts walking away. "Sheffield?" The maid stops and looks at Alicorn. "Thank you for saving me."

Sheffield gives Alicorn a small smile. "Anything for my mistress."

Alicorn blushes and looks away. "Y-Yeah, whatever."

Sheffield gives a small giggle and walks away. Alicorn huffs, before shaking her head and the blush goes away. "Such confusion times." She mutters.

Alicorn holds her hand out and her Eagle screeches before flying off. "Oh, how I wish to be as free as you." She looks at her eagle with a longing stare.

Several Minutes Later.

The Fleet sails into port where many Soldiers and other ship-girls are waiting. Vestal is at the front of the group checking out the ships as the come in.

Alicorn, steps off Wales' ship with Sheffield and Edinburgh behind her.

"It felt like we've been gone forever." Edinburgh says as she pushes up her glasses.

"It has only been 22 hours, 23 minutes and 43 seconds." Alicorn informs.

"That's a very precise measurement, Miss Alicorn." Sheffield says.

Alicorn nods. "I am a super biocomputer, I can accurately measure nearly anything."

"ALICORN!" Team Destroyers runs through the crowd and tackles Alicorn into a hug.

"We were so worried!" Echo states.

"We've lost contact with you, and thought the worst!" Kalk flaps an arm.

"We were very scared about you and everyone." Belchan informs.

"Hobby was scared she lost another friend." Hobby states.

Alicorn can't help but smile as a warm feeling spreads in her chest, as she looks down at the four child ships. "I'm fine, we just ran into complications."

"E-Everyone! Please, lets give t-t-t-the ships so-so-some room." Commander Sicilia's voice rings out as she nervously makes her way through the crowd. Her arms wrapped up in bandages.

Commander Stait walks up behind her. "Yes, they've had a very long battle. So let's give them some room and let them eat and rest."

People start to walk away and Sicilia walks up to Alicorn as Stait walks to another group of ships. "It's good to see you're okay, Alicorn." Sicilia smiles.

Alicorn nods. "Most people forget I'm a very strong ship, I can take a very hard beating and still be fine."

"That's a good trait." Major Freya Leslie walks over to her. A large burn scar over her left eye, which makes it slightly cloudy, and her right arm is missing so her coat is button up to her shoulder.