Azur Lane: Wings of Steel

Chapter 27: Storms and Strategies

Azur Lane Fleet, South Atlantic Ocean
Fredrick POV

It was a long journey because of the storm and we make sure that everyone made it out safely so that we don't end up losing any numbers before we start our major fight against the Sirens at Rocas Atoll near the waters of Brazil where we're going to meet with the Navy of Brazil along with a few of Eagle Union ships. I decide to head out to see the sea after I sleep with Tirpitz during the night since we have a moment to ourselves, but during the morning; she help coordinate with the other flagships in the fleet while some of the planes are heading out to scout for any enemy ships in the area. I grab a cigar that I bought for this journey and I notice Z23 arrive on board to inform me that some of the warships are breaking out formation due to close encounter with waves from the bigger ships.

Z23: "What's the plan Fredrick?"

Fredrick: "Order the ships to increase distance from the ship, but within cover distance. We don't want any weak spots for enemy submarines to sneak their way in."

Z23 salute to me before heading back to the fleet and order my direction to the warships. The only reason that Z23 is listening to me because Tirpitz hire me as her Commander since she is going to be busy of coordinating with the other fleet or when she is busy with something else. So the ships that is causing problems have made the solution and we continue making progress to the operation zone in South Atlantic, but we got another problem.

Tirpitz: "Fredrick; we got a message from Brazil; the Sirens are attacking the fleet that is going to support us at Rocas Atoll and suffer heavy losses."

Fredrick: "How far out?"

Tirpitz: "We got couple of hours click from their position and the island."

Looks like the Sirens aren't going to wait for us so we order the fleet to move faster and have the supply ships to refuel the ships that is lacking fuel for the journey and continue pressing forward toward our allies in Brazil. Once we reach a close position to launch our planes to support the Brazil Navy; I got in my plane and prepare to launch.

Tirpitz: "Good luck and be safe out there."

I nod and launch my plane before joining with the rest of the planes.
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Time Skip
West of Rocas Atoll, Atlantic Ocean
Fredrick POV

We arrive at the west area of Rocas Atoll and we can see a massive fleet of Siren warships fighting against a small task force of Eagle Union and Brazilian Navy which is made of pre-dreadnought during the Great War, but the worst part is that there are a large group of high ranking Sirens with the fleet. Mostly Testers and some Arbiters. The bombers are moving in to deal with the heavy capital ships while the interceptors is going to protect the bombers from incoming enemy fighters. I manage to take out couple of fighters before I got one of the interceptors attacking me from the rear, but I was able to dodge it's attack and commence a counterattack which I manage to take it out. I can see our allied fleet is taking heavy damage, but we able to make some rooms for them and commence a counterattack. It took about 4 hours until the air is clear of Sirens fighters and their fleet suffer heavy losses. I got contact from the flagship of the Brazilian Navy Minas Geraes.

Minas(radio): "Thank you for the help."

Fredrick: "Would you able to continue the assault?"

Minas(radio): "I can send any ships that can fight, but we have to force retreat from this. We took too much damage, but be warn; the enemy flagship was here before you arrive."

The Empress was here, but she decide to high tail out of here; however I need to know where I can find her.

Fredrick: "Where's the target?"

Minas: "Heading to the main fleet leading by Tirpitz, but he is powerful."

He? There's a male Siren among with the group; I thought there is only female Sirens; however Tirpitz is in danger so I went around and head back to the fleet before something bad is happening.
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Meanwhile
Tirpitz's Fleet, Atlantic Ocean
Tirpitz POV

To think we encounter a high profile Siren that isn't the Empress or worst the most powerful Siren in their asset. Most of my ships was destroyed and the girls are serious wounded from fighting his production ships.

???: "Is this the best the next Bismarck-Class battleship can offer? Your sister was able to handle me, but she was too weak for my taste."

I stare at a male Siren who is flowing above me with that grin on his face and his giant rig pointing their guns at me. I didn't expect HE would be here of all place.

Tirpitz: "Let me guess; the Empress isn't here?"

???: "CORRECT! It was nothing more than a diversion to draw you lots in and you girls took the bait. You think you have the power to fight against the Emperor of the Sirens."

I heard about him before; he is more powerful than the Empress and to see that he able to defeat my sister which means he isn't joking about his callname.

Emperor: "Ready for your death."

I close my eyes and ready for my death since I'm out of commission, but at least I able to see my sister again in the afterlife. All the sudden a explosion was heard and I open my eyes which reveal the Emperor got hit by a bomb from the rear. I notice the plane flying around which is Fredrick. Looks like my day isn't out.

To be Continued....