The Azur Key

Chapter 19: Empress's Assault

*Disclaimer* - I don't own the copyright to Kingdom Hearts, Azur Lane, or any other series involved.

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*A/N * - *whistle* Hahaha... It's been a while. I'm sorry about that. I've been talking about getting chapters out sooner, but here I am dropping a chapter so many months later. I truly am sorry about that. To keep things brief, I'll blame procrastination, Trading Cards, life in general, video games, and friends. Nevertheless, I would also like to reassure everyone who reached out and asked if I was continuing this story. Yes. I am. I'm not planning on stopping anytime soon. I would also like to say that I'm a slow cook. Don't let me in the kitchen. I'll cook you something but at least it won't be too burnt... maybe. It'll for sure take a while to make.

Moreover, this chapter has a lot riding on it. The end notes of the chapter will go into much more detail about what I wanted to do with the fighting and stakes being raised. Before this chapter, it seemed that Sora was at a comfortable level of difficulty. But my goal for this chapter was to test that level. So, I hope I can convey that throughout the chapter as well as further develop the romantic elements between him and the many girls. I still want that to be something noteworthy. Giving as many girls as I can a moment... their moment.

I'd also like to once again thank everyone for checking this story out. We're reaching close to 3 years now from the first chapter. From me barely knowing how to write a chapter to now having this wacky wahoo story. I appreciate all the feedback given. Good or bad. I take it all into account. Now then, enough stalling. Onto the chapter!

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*UPDATE* - We have news! I repeat. We have news! Kingdom Hearts 4 lives! Sadly, at the cost of Missing Link. A real damn shame. However, we have new screenshots, and hoo boy... there's a lot to consider. However, there is one significant (well, not really that serious, but still...) factor that I am going to be using from the KH4 screenshots we were given. I won't spoil the surprise now but expect me to mention it in the end notes. Stay tuned and above all... May your hearts be your guiding key.

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Inside the Mirror Sea

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*Azur Lane: Crosswave OST 11: The Roar of Thunder*

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"New Jersey! Can you get a signal now?!"

"No! The frequency channels are being jammed. All I'm getting is static!"

"Dammit! We need to find a way to reach base command."

*PEW*

*BOOM*

"Gah! These guys don't know when to quit!"

"They just keep coming!"

"We're running low on ammo. Pretty soon we'll just be using our fists!"