The Beacon of Possibility (An Azur Lane x Gundam crossover)

Chapter 1/Pilot

It was their last night at sea, for the coming morning would signify their arrival to Azur Lane's newest base of operations. It was quiet, peaceful with only the lapping of the waves against Illustrious' hull being the only noise that could be heard. But then again, it was barely noticeable for Unicorn was in her room, fast asleep.

Usually when sleep came she would open her eyes to find it already morning with sunbeams dancing through the porthole window or dream of some peaceful wonderland where'd she'd run across open fields with her favorite plush, U-chan. But this was different... very different.

Unicorn opened her eyes only to find herself in a black void illuminated by pinpricks of light sporadically placed all around her.

'Where... where am I?'

"Hello...? Anyone? U-Chan? Big Sis?" She looked around only to find herself floating in this void with no way of telling up from down.

Suddenly, one of the pinpricks grew bright, as if it was getting closer. Unicorn could only shield her eyes due to the light being so blinding. When it was over, she looked only to see something she didn't expect.

Infront of her was a woman. The yellow dress she wore seemed to ripple because of some nonexistent breeze. She had emerald eyes, black hair tied into two buns, and her skin a tanned- almost olive complexion. The smile she wore was that of warmth and compassion that seemed to put Unicorn at ease.

"Please, be at ease" The woman spoke "I am a friend. I will promise you that"

"A... friend? You aren't going to do anything to me?" Unicorn asked, still slightly frightened.

The woman only giggled warmly "No nothing of the sort, I assure you" Her expression then turned serious "But there is a reason I have come forward to you and you only"

Unicorn could only make a confused noise as she wondered what the woman meant.

"There is a great evil coming. An evil that most certainly doesn't belong here... but it somehow is"

"Wha... how do I...?"

"I offer you a gift. You are worthy of receiving such a gift because I see in you the traits of a person with ideals and the determination to make it all reality. Despite what you think, I can see an abundance of warmth in your heart; the willingness of leading humanity in the right direction through compassion. Your soul is free of greed and corruption and you see every last life worth cherishing, and you especially cherish the place which you call home.

Though I also sense conflict, conflict stemming from the fact that the situation you find yourself in is currently very fragile and that you might not have what it takes to fix the peace that has been broken. But worry not, for the gift I offer you shall assist you in your endeavor"

Unicorn could only remain speechless as a giant shadow appeared behind her. She turned to see a white giant looming over her. Though from the way it acted, it seemed almost gentle in nature as it cradled her in its mechanical hands. It's most defining feature was the horn that pertruded from its head.

"Guide them back to the right path, for they must not suffer the fate in which we have," Unicorn turned to look back at the woman and saw an additional two people, male if their build gave anything away. Although they had their backs toward her, she could observe one had long blonde hair and that he wore what she would describe as almost Royal garb with a cape with symbols she didn't recognize. From what little she saw of his face, she could see he had blue eyes. The other had puffy, brown hair with a skin-tight space suit that she'd only see in a science fiction show.

"For we bestow upon you the Gift of Possibility. Your dreams will be dreams no longer; for you will have what it takes to make them a reality"

The void around them begins to brighten as the woman smiled warmly at Unicorn "It is time to wake. You have the key to make it all possible. We wish you the best..."