Sakura Empire, a few days after the battle against the black serpent. The situation is little bit calm yet they are still aware the calamity will be against them since that creature is still alive and kicking.
The preparation is already finished and they are ready to finish the score between them and Orochi, the main source for their problem.
Prinz Eugen, Shoukaku, Zuikaku and Takao are currently in room which Kay is resting. He is still sleeping with no sign for him to be awaken any moment.
"I hope you will awake any soon, Kay", said Zuikaku while holding his hands. "We will going to fight Orochi in order to end this war."
"Without you, fighting alongside with us will not hinder us. But I hope you will lend your spirit for us."
"Now...now, Zuikaku. No need to be so dramatic about this", said Shoukaku. "He will eventually wakes up. He is our hero, remember."
Shoukaku tried to comfort her, even though she knew Zuikaku is a strong girl and understand that Kay will eventually wakes up.
"That dragon said he will awake up, although it didn't say when or the time he will awake", said Prinz Eugen. "I don't why but we should trust that dragon."
"Nagato-sama said that dragon is our guardian from several years ago", said Shoukaku. "But, I can't remember it."
"Same with me", said Takao. "Kay and that dragon are the guardian of Sakura Empire but it doesn't make any sense. Considering their age and appearance."
The guardian of Sakura Empire are the one who protect them several years ago, when these girls are children. At that time, Sakura Empire in dire state and the elders unable to protect most of them.
But, that story will be reveal later.
"But that dragon feels very familiar to me", said Zuikaku. "Maybe it's a good sign for us."
"It will be a good sign, Zuikaku", said Shoukaku. "We will ki...I mean defeat Akagi and Kaga. We will claim our victory against them."
"We don't know what Kaga and Akagi are planning", said Takao. "But, such betrayal will put they in misery. I will demand an answer from them since their action are beyond acceptation."
Zuikaku lower her head and kisses Kay's forehead. Then, she looks at Kay, wondering how long it will takes for him to back in action.
"You don't want to kiss him liked you did before?", asked Prinz Eugen, joking with her. "By that, I mean his lips."
"No...I don't need to that", said Zuikaku, feeling embarrassed. "That time is different from this one."
Suddenly, Prinz Eugen got an idea. Although that idea might be not very good. There is no bad idea, it just that idea will gone wrong.
"How about we kiss him at his forehead?", asked Prinz Eugen. "It will be a good charm for us."
"There is no harm, I guess", said Shoukaku. "Although, Zuikaku might become jealous."
"What! I don't feel jealous!", shouted Zuikaku. "How about you, Takao? You want to kiss him?"
"No!", said Takao. "I don't have time to play with your game, Eugen."
Prinz Eugen smiles at Takao and suddenly whispering at her.
"Don't be liked that, Takao. This man saves you many times so you need to show him your kindness", whispered Prinz Eugen. "It just a kiss...or you want to do even more than that?"
Takao's face become red upon hearing that. Upon being forces by Shoukaku and Prinz Eugen several times, she eventually gives up and kisses Kay's forehead.
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Sacred tree of Sakura Empire, the place that Dragonoire currently resting. Around Dragonoire, there are bunch of children that happily play with around its body.
Fumizuki, Isuzu, Kiyonami, Nagatsuki, Kisaragi, Mikazuki, Minazuki and Mutsuki are playing at top of the head of Dragonoire. They are running and jumping around, bothering Dragonoire to rest.
Nagato intends to talk to Dragonoire a moment, only to see her screaming at those children when she saw they are bothering Dragonoire.
"What are you doing!", shouted Nagato at the children. "Get down here, right now?"
When the children heard someone mad at them, tears fell down from their eyes. Upon seeing they crying, Nagato feels guilty but she knew that the children can't bother Dragonoire to take a rest.
"We just...sob...want to play...sob...with him", said Kisaragi in tears.
"I'm very sorry, children", said Nagato. "But, you can disturb our guardian. He needs to rest."
"But...but...", said Kisaragi in tears.
Suddenly, Dragonoire starts to speak with Nagato, saying that he doesn't mind or being bother with these children.
"I really don't mind, little one", said Dragonoire. "Let these children to do what they want."
"Are sure, Dragonoire?", asked Nagato. "For the past days, you become weaker and I don't want you to collapse."
"So irony", said Dragonoire. "In the past, aren't you, little one did the same thing. Playing around me and crying when someone mad at you. Do you remember that person, innocent one?"
The memories between Sakura Empire and the guardians suddenly open, making him to remember.
"Amagi?", said Nagato. "But, I don't understand."
"The memories that you have are indeed true, little one", said Dragonoire. "But, only one side has experienced it. While in the other one, it just begin."
Nagato doesn't fully understand the meaning of Dragonoire's words. However, she will know eventually. It just takes some time.
"Then, what about your condition?", asked Nagato.
"My body weak because of Kay", said Dragonoire. "His mind is not inside him, making me unable to stay awake since I'm connecting with him. What happens to him will affect me and if he die, I will follow suite."
"But, don't worry. It will end soon, little one."
The children continue to play around Draganoire, they are happy in their own world. Seeing these children make Nagato remember her childhood moment as she indeed does the same thing and got scolded by Amagi.
"Do you scare, little one?", asked Dragonoire.
"Yes, I'm scared to leave my people alone at the battlefield", said Nagato. "I want to go but I'm scared that my home will be attacked again, when I'm not here."
Dragonoire raises his head and staring at Nagato. Then, he immediately looks at the sword that standing in front of sacred tree.
"Did you see that sword, little one?", asked Dragonoire. "That sword is called, 'Guardian Sword'. One of Kay's abilities and capable to unleash a strong barrier that will protect Sakura Empire."
"As long as that sword is there, Sakura Empire is save."
"Then, what will happens if someone manages to draw it?", asked Nagato.
"There is no such thing, little one", said Dragonoire. "There is no person that capable to draw that sword except Kay."
"Although...if that happens, that person who capable to draw it has a strong will and bears huge responsibilities."
"Now, off you go little one. The victory is yours to claim."
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Azur Lane fleets, near to fallen city.
"Looks at this place", said Wales, pointing at the fallen city that already turns into rubble. "When commander fought at fallen city before, this place still in shape even thought it still becomes ruins. Now, this place even worst than that."
"Based on our intel, Orochi caused this", said Queen Elizabeth. "Seems liked Kaga and Akagi want to show us the capabilities of Orochi."
"So terrible", said Illustrious, surprised as she saw in her own eyes. "Why they did this?"
"A warning, I assume", said Belfast. "Considering master isn't with us, they can do whatever they want."
With Kay's final order before he collapsed, they already manage to locate Orochi final location. They are currently waiting for a perfect moment to attack Kaga and Akagi.
However, with their current firepower, it might become the hindrance. They can't fully deploy their forces as it's too dangerous to leave Azur Lane with minimal fleets. Therefore, they have no option but to deploy at least half of the Azur Lane strength consist of Eagle Union which lead by Cleveland and Royal Navy, lead by Queen Elizabeth.
Surprising enough that Enterprise also participate in this major battle, even though she does nothing but trouble for Kay and the others.
"Make sure everyone listen to Cleveland!", shouted Washington. "And don't cause any trouble for Royal Navy. Do you understand!!!".
Well, at least Eagle Union wouldn't cause any trouble for them. Considering that Washington will watching them for this battle.
"What do you think about current strength, Cleveland?", asked Washington. "Do you think we can win against that ship?"
Cleveland hesitates to answer her question but she eventually answer it, although it's indeed depressing as the win rate for them are quite low.
"To be fair, I don't think we can win against Orochi", said Cleveland. "At least, not with our current forces."
"The first time we fought against that ship are disaster", said Washington. "That barrier is impossible but we have enough firepower, we might have a chance."
"But, we can't deploy all fleets to fight Orochi", said Queen Elizabeth, eavesdropping their conversation. "We have to win with our current strength."
"Can we just wait until commander arrive, at least?", asked Hood.
"Not a chance, Hood", said Queen Elizabeth. "Belfast said that commander last words are to fight Orochi immediately upon seeing the sign on the sky. The meteors we saw are indeed the sign and we understand it."
"Not to mention that we don't what will happen if we ignore his order", said Wales. "Commander may already this battle will eventually happens and make the preparations for us. For us to ignore him are nothing but disgrace"
When they are busy having some conversation, someone shouting at them. Helena is shouting at them, telling them that several fleets are coming toward their location.
The fleets are from Sakura Empire, lead by none other than Nagato herself. The fleets are slowly approaching Azur Lane, but neither of them are raising their weapon. Instead, they knew their objectives.
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"I'm Nagato, leader of Sakura Empire", said Nagato, introduces herself to Azur Lane fleets. "Rest assured, Azur Lane. We don't come here to fight you, we are here to end our battles against Orochi."
"I'm Queen Elizabeth from Royal Navy and the flagship", said Queen Elizabeth. "Sorry to say but we are not coming for you too. We also want to destroy Orochi with our hands."
"..................."
"So, you can go home you little....", said Queen Elizabeth.
"What do you said to me, you little....!", shouted Nagato.
When two small children are fighting, nothing will gone wrong. Unless, they are not normal children.
Queen Elizabeth and Nagato are insulting each other and neither of them seem to give up. The fight end when Belfast and Kawakaze managed to calm down both of them.
"Now...now, my majesty. Queen can't behave liked that in front of guests", said Belfast, scolding Queen Elizabeth. "We must show them our respects."
"Nagato-sama, I believe you should calm down", said Kawakaze. "Remember our objectives. We are here for Orochi."
Nagato and Queen Elizabeth are pouting, neither of them seems to give up and refuse to cooperate with each other.
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Top of Orochi, Kaga and Akagi are having a conversation with Observer.
"Seems liked Sakura Empire still exist", said Observer. "Aren't you should be more happier, Kaga and Akagi?"
"When that black serpent starts attacking Sakura Empire, my first prediction thought that Sakura Empire will completely crush. However, that human seems to be intervened and become the factor that changed this event."
Observer is expecting some reactions from Kaga and Akagi, but both of them are not interested with that.
"I knew Kay-sama is strong enough to protect our home", said Akagi. "He is our guardian after all. Isn't that right, Kaga."
Kaga refuses to answer her question and remains silent.
"To bad he seems to completely forget about us", said Akagi. "But, don't worry Kay-sama. Even though you fail to remember us, I still have the memories with you. The memories of guardian of Sakura Empire. The one who protected us from calamity several years ago."
"We are families, together with Amagi-sama."
"With Orochi in my hands, I will revive our big sister. We will reunite again and become families, liked before."
"Hahaha...hahaha...hahahahahaahaha!!!!"
Evil laugh from Akagi, desperate to revive Amagi. Ignoring the consequences that may fall upon them.
Orochi is indeed a ship, born from a girl named Amagi as one her fragment is used as a catalyst.
In order to completely revive Amagi, they are need enormous energy from shipgirls especially that very close to Amagi. They need sacrifices, although they can used another method but will taking plenty of their time.
"Some of our allies already forget about him", said Akagi. "That girls don't deserve to live. They can just die for their forgetfulness! How dare they forget about Kay-sama even though he is our guardian!"
"Even Nagato-sama seems to be forget about him. Only me that notice immediately upon seeing his face!!"
"You didn't forget about him, right, Kaga?"
Akagi stares at Kaga with scary impressions as her eyes shows death if Kaga chooses the wrong answer.
"I never forget about him, Akagi-neesama", said Kaga. "I noticed him immediately upon seeing his face at the fallen city."
"Good", said Akagi, feels very happy to hear her answer. "Now, with Azur Lane and Sakura Empire are together. It's indeed a prefect moment for us to start the war against them."
"Is this totally fine for you, Observer?"
"It's fine", said Observer. "With that human still sleeping, there is nobody that can disturbed our plan again. In fact, I'm very happy to see the ends of your result, Akagi."
"We already show Azur Lane some warnings about Orochi", said Akagi. "But, there are nothing can stopping us now. With Orochi, they will die."
The last battle against Orochi will eventually happens. Without Kay helping them, Azur Lane and Sakura Empire may suffers and taste the defeat. However, a small chance of victory can still win the war.
Even though, the odd are against them.