[END]Iron Bloods Fall and Rise (Azure Lane)

Chapter 11: Preparations

You talk some more with the Flagships of the other factions ,clarifying that your intention are of not to conquer the whole world.
"Let me make one thing clear here,backstabbing my faction or worse...one of my Ship Girls,is a clear and definitive...death sentence,understood ?" you make your intentions clear.
"We understand,we don't plan on doing any of that.Our defeat in a surprise attack by the sirens was a tremendous shock,we thought we where done for." The Union Girl admits.

"I understand,let me tell you a fun fact,everyone can take victory but only the mighty can bear defeat." you say putting a hand on the shoulder of he Union Girl,which is looking at the ground in shame.
"But you won against them right ?" the Union Girls asks.
"We did,but only by a hair.They'r tactics where all over the place,it was wierd." you admit.

"Same goes when they attacked us,it was like they where unorganized,think they will attack during the banquette ?" the Union Girl asks frightened by the idea of it happening.
"They won't,they probably expect us to unite and fight together,not individually." you say.

"What makes you think that ? You seem to know a lot,i like it." the Union Girl compliments you.
"I accept the compliment.I got this from studying psychology in my Academy time,it was fun." you say,trying to satisfy her curiosity.

"Commander,Roon will go get a drink,do you want one too ?" Roon says flattering your cheek.
"Of course darling,a wine of your choosing,please." you say nodding.
Roon proceeds to kiss the same cheek she flattered and leave to accomplish your desire,you notice a weird feeling in your chest,that you never felt before really.

"Sir,i realized i didn't introduce myself,i am Enterprise Eagle Union Carrier that Royal Navy Girl
beside me is--" as she was about to introduce the Royal Navy Girl she quickly jumps up.

"My name is Swiftsure,mast--Sir" the Royal Navy Girl introduces herself.

"It's a pleasure to meet you two." you say,shaking hands with both of them.

"Kommandant,we have a small problem,the destroyers are gone.I can't find them" Roon says bringing you the glass of wine you requested of her.
"Verdammt (Damn it),they have to be around here playing around.We need to find them! Also,thank you a lot darling." you say,answer Roon standing up to search for the little destroyers.

"Master,i might have a clue where they are" Swiftsure says without knowing what she said.
"Swiftsure,what did you call him Master ?" Enterprise asks.
"Oh,its just has been a very long time since i have seen a man--- *Eek* i mean since the Royal Navy had a Human Commander" Swifture expresses.

"I see,well...now you can have one,because us the flagships,of each navy that's present right here,that he *points at you* will be our commander from now on." Enterprise says.

"Sorry to say,i am not your guy,i can't command more then one navy." you say.
"Commander~~,Roon thinks you can do it,you can do anything you want.You just have to have faith in your skills.You command and take care of us very well" Roon says hugging you.
"Oh and you also put the previous commander to justice after what he has done to us." Roon adds,not letting you go.

You return the Hug to Roon,thinking of what she said.
"I heard the story Master,it was something very few would do." Swiftsure adds.
"Commander,why does she call you Master ? Did you do something to her that Roon doesn't know of ?" Roon says getting suspicious of your actions.

"No,uhm,i just uhm...*fixing tie*. You see,the other Factions think i am capable of commanding them as well,besides you all *points at Roon*
"We didn't mean to make a problem,excuse us Sir." Enterprise says putting her head down,you take notice of that and react.

"Enterprise,there is no shame in making a problem.It's your job of reporting to me and then we can find a solution,all of us,together,as a Team." you say comforting Enterprise.
"Master,i humbly remind you that the destroyers are still missing" Swiftsure adds.

"Alright,let's go find them !" you say ordering the Ships to search for them.
A few minutes pass and you hear a very loud yell,it sounds familiar.
"Girls on me! I found one of them! " you shout for the Girls to gather.

After you turn the corner you see...An Royal Navy Carrier trying to eat,what can only be Z23,your beloved secretary.
"Oi ! What are you doing to my secretary ?" you ask the Royal Navy Carrier.

The Ship Girl turns around surprised that someone found her.
"Oh nothing,just trying to take care of her.Nothing else." the Carrier answers.
The Search Party arrives,
"Master,what's-- Ark Royal i order you to not move one inch !" Swifture quickly recognizing the Carrier as Ark Royal.

"Oh Swiftsure,i was just looking after the destroyer." Ark Royal responds.
"I will ask you kindly to get away from the destroyer,don't you see how frightened she is ?" Enterprise adds.
Ark Royal does as she is nicely asked to do,you rush over the Z23 side.

"I am so sorry that happened to you,i will take better care for you from now on." you add hugging Z23 tightly while kneeling down.
"My sincerest apologize Master,i didn't know Ark Royal was here.Please forgive her." Swiftsure asks.

"There is absolutely no point in forgiving her for something she just loves so much. *whisper* Maybe a little bit too much *whisper*" you answer her.
"It's ok Commander nothing happened to me you can stand up now or your uniform is gonna get Dirty." Z23 adds.

"That's the least of my worries right now,5 more minutes please" you tell Z23,she accept by putting her arms around you aswell.

After 5 minutes you stand up and tell the Girls that for the rest of the day they will prepare everything they can for the banquette that's gonna be held next week.

Everyone is working hard to prepare the Ballroom,decorating it and moving tables setting up rugs and even painting the walls in some areas like the wine room.

The day ends with everyone exhausted but they are happy they managed to get a third of the preps done in one day,that just proves how powerful all the factions are.
Everyone will have a good night sleep tonight.Onto the next day !