Black Steel Remembrance

All things must come to end.....(Pt 2 of Final Sortie)

(You had arrived with Enterprise and Warspite to Bismarck's ship, your commander had come out to greet you but had not expected to see the other two behind you.)

Commander: Well, this was unexpected. Though I can probably tell what may happen.

Whittman: They wish to speak with you and Bismarck sir. If you wish for me to stay and watch over the proceedings I will do so.

Commander: I believe that would be best, you wouldn't have brought them here otherwise. Other than that, I would have called you here anyways since you have affinity for the Sakura Empire.

Bismarck: Commander it would be wise to make this meeting quick, we do not know when the Sirens will arrive. Other than that, the Sakura Empire fleet is trying to break from combat and link up with our forces.

Warspite: This concerning, since the Sirens are coming to have a battle of grand proportions, we should prepare the full force of all of our fleets.

Commander: You are correct Warspite, our fleets need to be a full strength for this upcoming fight. Enterprise, we have yet to hear from you.

Enterprise: Are the Sakura Empire aware of this truce?

Commander: They have been informed, Whether they adhere to it is at their discretion.

Enterprise: I hope so, since none of us want to be fighting each other and the Sirens at the same time. And if I am not mistaken...(points at you.) This is in direct violation of our naval warfare treaty.

Whittman: We never cared for such a treaty, and your lucky I'm your ally. I was reminded of our previous encounter on near constants, but I am willing to put that aside for fate of humanity. I do hope you will do the same.

Commander: Alright, whatever happened between you two needs to be resolved at a later date. Right now we have bigger problems, and maybe even injured to arrive soon.

Whittman: Injured?  Then wouldn't it be better to send a small detachment of the fleet to aid in their sudden retreat?

Commander: There would be a large chance that we would lose the detachment by sending that aid, I know you have your reasons for going but we can not risk the strength of the fleet.

Whittman: Then I would go alone, so that way we aren't risking the strength of the fleet that much since I am just one ship.

Commander: Again, if we were to lose you in this same mission then we would lose a considerable amount of firepower.

Bismarck: The commander is correct in his assumptions Whittman,  risking part of the fleet and even yourself would pose a huge risk to our combined fleet. What do you hope to gain from this ?

Whittman: It is not I would gain, but what this fleet would gain in return for aiding our allies. This fleet would benefit from strong aircraft carriers and the experience of the Sakura Empire's divisions. I do not make decisions hastily and without planning on my part beforehand, and if I were to lend aid to them they would be in our debt and would have to honor the truce as repayment.

Enterprise: That's not a bad plan, but there is still the question of how you would aid them alone. You would at least need five ships to even try to confront the sirens, what makes you so sure that you can take them on your own?

Whittman: I was never certain about anything, no plan ever survives first contact. Commander, permission to provide assistance to the Sakura Empire fleet.

Commander: There would be no stopping you anyways, so permission granted. Don't get yourself killed out there.

(You give the commander a salute and race off towards the Sakura Empire fleet last known location. The sky had become eerily dark with lightning snaking across the skies, it was a painful reminder of that dreaded night. Another few minutes pass, you could see the AA lighting the sky with tracers trying to hit targets just out of reach. Another minute passes, the roar of canons could be heard in the distance each growing louder as you began your final approach to this battlefield.)