Arpeggio of Blue Steel: The Ghosts of Pacific

Episode 6: Past, Present, and Future

February 14, 2047- 5:21 A.M.

I woke up early and started to make breakfast for the four of us by making a full English breakfast. I grabbed some ingredients from the refrigerator, which are eggs, bacon, fresh tomatoes, butter, and sausages, and at the food storage for the can of mushrooms, can of beans, and a loaf of bread. After minutes of cooking, I served the meal at the plates, ready to eat. I tried to wake the ladies up by tapping their shoulders and said –

"Ladies, it's time to wake up. Our breakfast is ready." I said.

Hood woke up first and said –

"Good morning, commander." Hood said.

"You may call me Leandro instead, Lady Hood." I said.

"Are you sure? I felt that you might felt disrespected when I say your name." Hood said.

"Don't worry, Lady Hood. We're friends, there's no need for formalities." I said.

"Okay, Leandro. What's our breakfast for today?" Hood asked.

"I cooked a full English breakfast. I guess a good meal with a cup of tea and beautiful scenery is perfect." I said.

"A full English breakfast for today? Brilliant!" Hood said.

Prince of Wales woke up. She said –

"Good morning, Leandro." Prince of Wales said.

"Good morning, Prince of Wales." I said.

"Is that... a full English breakfast?" Prince of Wales asked.

"Yes it is." I said.

Finally, Enterprise woke up. She said –

"Good morning, Leandro. *yawns*" Enterprise said.

"Good morning, Enterprise. I've prepared a meal for today. Please have a seat and let's enjoy the meal." I said.

Enterprise sat down on a chair and saw my cooked meal.

"This meal looks delicious. Who taught you how to cook?" Enterprise asked.

"My mother taught me how to cook when I was 15 years old. It was kind of a tiring task, but once you've tasted your own meal, it is worth it." I said.

5:45 A.M.

I sat down and went to eat. When I tasted the meal, it was delicious. The last time I ate the same meal is one day before the Third World War starts during January 1st, 2033. After I ate my meal, I went to my bed and looked at the picture frame of the first resistance that I've formed. We're an unstoppable elite fighting unit back then, able to destroy enemies in our path, unscathed. We shared our meals, we cleaned our weapons, we supported each other, and we never left anyone behind. We're even being called as the divine intervention by the ones who believe on any way to stop the Chinese invaders from slaughtering more of our people. We're the symbol of our people's hope to believe in our victory. That's why we called ourselves as "The Valkyrie Unit".

When we're recruiting more fighters, we keep on saying that our fight wasn't easy. Even when I told on the risks that the recruits might face like being captured alive and being tortured nonstop, the recruits are willing to join in our ranks, causing us to believe in their abilities as skilled warriors. Every month, many men and women, old and young are willing to fight for our nation's independence. After noticing our increased activity on kicking the enemy Chinese forces, the United States' Central Intelligence Agency, United Kingdom's MI6, and Israel's Mossad send some agents to help us. To meet the agents, I sent Hannah, codenamed Mirana, to help our forces to become highly skilled undercover agent assassins.