2 months ago, before Amagi was revived...
As the Sardegna Empire rejoined Azur Lane, It brought more hope to everyone that the war would be over very soon.
On the port, you can see a certain U-Boat with her Lord Bismarck. That little U-Boat is U-556, a little submarine from the Ironblood who is now under the command of Azur Lane.
( My other little daughter! Make her cry and I'll slaughter you and eat your flesh and rip you limb from limb an- )
U-556: Lord Bismarck why won't you play with me?
Bismarck: But... I'm busy at this moment you see...
U-556: But Commander told me you're the only one I can play with in the base!
Bismarck: Did he... really say that?
U-556: YEP! Also, the Commander said that Tirpitz is busy!
Bismarck: Ah... I guess I have no choice...
1 hour later...
In the Commander's office...
Y/n finishes the last pile of paperwork as he suddenly hears the words that little U-Boat said to him.
Flashback U-556: Commander! Sitting all the time is not good for your health!
Y/n gets up and sighs as he looks at the drawing U-556 made by herself while he is still working.
( Image )
He smiles at it as he puts it on the wall near the photo of Bismarck, representing the IronBlood.
*Knock* *Knock*
???: Guten Tag Commander may I come inside...?
Y/n: The door's unlocked, you can come in Bismarck.
Bismarck opened the door and she came inside with a nervous face.
Y/n: What's wrong Bismarck?
Bismarck: Uhh... I and U-556 decided to play Hide and Seek and now... I still couldn't find U-556 and I'm worried about her you see...
Y/n pats her head, which suddenly caught Bismarck off guard.
Bismarck: W-What are you doing Commander!?
Y/n: How many times do I have to tell you to just call me Y/n? And also I'll help you search for U-556 so you won't have to do it alone okay?
Bismarck: D-Danke Y/n...
Bismarck and Y/n started searching around the base for 2 hours straight without taking a break and even asking where the little U-Boat was from other shipgirls and they all pointed at the Royal Navy dorm so they headed straight to it.
Y/n: Hmmm from what I have guessed on the way here... She might be here.
Y/n suddenly knocks on Hood's room and there is a faint "come in" voice from the inside so Y/n slowly opens the door to see U-556 sleeping on Hood's lap which calms down Bismarck since she was very worried about U-556 getting lost in the base since the base is too big.
Hood: Oh Y/n and Lady Bismarck! I heard from this young lady that you are playing Hide and Seek with her correct?
Bismarck: Yes... And I am sorry for the trouble...
Hood: It's alright Miss Bismarck! I actually had fun spending my time with this young lady myself! So don't worry much about it!
Y/n: Don't worry Bismarck. I will bring her back to you once she is awake okay?
Bismarck: Okay...
Then Bismarck left, not saying a thing about it and she was headed to the IronBlood. After she left, Y/n decided to sit beside Hood.
Y/n: And there she goes...
Hood: It must be hard for her to carry the guilt from the past... Right Y/n?
Y/n: *Sigh* I'm glad that you are a forgiving person even after you almost got sunk by her Hood...
Hood: *Giggles* Y/n~ Ladies like me must be forgiving and understandi-
Y/n: Then why were you chasing after Abercrombie for calling you Grandma Hood a few days ago?
Hood suddenly started pulling Y/n's ear with a very angry face.
Hood: Y/n... It's not nice to call a lady old...
Y/n: OW OW OW I'M SORRY!
Hood: Hmph! You're a rude Commander!
Hood decided to let go of his ear and smiled at little U-boat sleeping on her lap while patting her hair.
Hood: Children are cute and innocent isn't it Y/n?
Y/n: Yes...
Hood: I wonder... when will we able to keep these young ones out of our conflicts...
Y/n: It's alright Hood... I'll make sure they will never get harmed as long as I'm still breathing and alive
Hood: No wonder even someone like Miss Bismarck said that you're a kind-hearted person.
Y/n: Aww thanks, Hood!
While Hood and Y/n are talking, U-556 slowly wakes up and looks up at both Hood and Y/n.
U-556: Commander...? Have Lord Bismarck found me yet?
Y/n: Well... She did find you but since you were sleeping... She just let you sleep soundly!
U-556: Awww I wanted to play with her for even longer!
Y/n: Haha if you want to play with her longer, Just ask her to play a game of Tag with you next time alright?
U-556: Okay! And thanks for hiding me here Auntie Hood and Commander!
Y/n: Bye Bye!
After U-556 left, Hood suddenly fell down with her knees on the ground had a depressed face, and looked at Y/n.
Hood: Y/n... A-Am I look that old to everyone in this base?
Y/n: Hmm I dunno.
Hood: Be honest Y/n!
Y/n: Aww you look beautiful the way you are Hood~
Hood suddenly has a sigh of relief and lies down on her bed.
Hood: That young lady surely is friendly...
Y/n: Yep she really is.
Hood: You should go and comfort Bismarck a bit Y/n.
Y/n: Right Imma head out!
Hood: Bye bye Y/n~
Then Y/n also went to Ironblood Bar where Bismarck is.
When he arrived at the bar he saw Bismarck having a beer on a table alone.
Y/n: Hey Biscuit.
Bismarck: Y/n?
Y/n: How ya doing?
Bismarck: I'm... fine... You don't need to ask about it, Commander...
Y/n: Still feeling troubled about not being able to find U-556?
Bismarck: As a leade-
Y/n: Just because you're a leader, It doesn't mean that you don't get to live your life the way you want it.
Bismarck: B-But I have to-
Y/n: You have to carry responsibility for IronBlood, that's what you want to say correct?
Bismarck: Yes...
Y/n: You can take a rest Bismarck...I'll take care of-
???: YOU'RE SAYING YOU DON'T SERVE COFFEE HERE!?
Y/n sighs and looks back to see Mainz, complaining about the bar not having coffee on the menu.
Y/n: Mainz, calm yourself down cuz we are in a bar, not a cafe!
Mainz: But I want coffee!
Y/n: *Sigh* I guess I'm gonna ask the Manjuu for a big cafe in the base.
Mainz: Finally!
Seeing Y/n more busier than herself, Bismarck smiles at him.
Bismarck: You seem to be busier than I do...
Y/n: MEH THAT'S NOTHING!
Tirpitz: Hallo Schwester und Commander...
Y/n: Oh Tirpitz you're also here!
Tirpitz: How are you doing Commander?
Y/n: I feel pretty great! How about you Tirpitz?
Tirpitz: I feel great Commander, Thank you for asking...
Bismarck: Tirpitz, What paper are you holding in your hand?
Tirpitz: Oh it's from the Royal Navy... It says "To increase the relations between our factions, We are preparing a big fireworks event for tonight and I personally would love to invite every single girl inside our base. We wish for the best of each of our nations. Regards, Queen Elizabeth."
Bismarck: Wait I didn't know you were planning this!
Y/n: Haha gonna keep it a surprise shouldn't I?
Then little U-556 came inside with the same message that was sent to every girl from the Royal Navy.
U-556: Lord Bismarck!
She suddenly hugs Bismarck, which is a heartwarming sight for Y/n and Tirpitz to see.
Y/n: Since it has already been announced about the fireworks, I'm going to set off to help the girls prepare for the event.
U-556: Goodbye Commander!
Y/n waved back at U-556 and left the IronBlood bar in a hurry.
Tirpitz: Schwester I think we should join Y/n and others to help them out.
Bismarck: Ja... I think I should forget about my job as a leader and enjoy my life like an ordinary woman for once...
U-556: Can I come along too?
Bismarck: You can come with us if you want.
U-556: YAY!
Bismarck along with U-556 and Tirpitz also decided to leave the bar and join Y/n and others to help them out.
Meanwhile...
Y/n can be seen helping the other girls with placing the fireworks.
Y/n: Be careful Edinburgh! Those are-
*CRUSH*
Suddenly Edinburgh, a maid from the Royal Navy trips and falls to the ground with the fireworks in her hands.
( Cute isn't she? Meet Edinburgh. )
Edinburgh: I'm very sorry about that Commander. I'll clean that up right away!
Y/n: Don't worry about it! I'll help you clean it up too.
Bismarck: Allows us to help you too Y/n.
Y/n: Bismarck? You could just wait in the park until the fireworks started.
Bismarck: It's alright Y/n... Let me help you.
Y/n: Ah alright!
Tirpitz: Let us help you too Commander.
Then Tirpitz and the rest of the IronBlood girls along with little U-boats came to help them place the fireworks.
Y/n: Guys... I'm so happy to have you all here.
U-556: Don't mention it, Commander!
FDG: And you're welcome to ask for our help anytime my child.
Y/n: Biscuit... I wanna cry...
Bismarck: Please don't call me that and please don't cry Y/n...
Y/n: Haha I'm just kidding. Can you place these fireworks there for me?
Bismarck: Of course.
Then Bismarck and Y/n smile at each other with certain someone getting jealous behind them.
Enterprise: AHEM!
Y/n: Oh shit...
Enterprise: Did you forget about the fact that I was helping you a few moments ago?
Y/n: Oh yea I forgor. Anyway, place these things there for me.
Enterprise: Fine then!
Y/n: Aww little E is mad~
Enterprise: I'M BIG E AND NOT LITTLE E!
Y/n: Haha I'm just kidding.
After they were done placing the fireworks in each place, everyone decided to light the fireworks.
It all started to set off one by one as everyone watched it in awe.
Bismarck: The fireworks... are beautiful, Commander...
Y/n: Indeed it is... The Royal Navy maids really worked hard for those things.
Bismarck: I see... The full moon and fireworks being together is beautiful, isn't it?
Y/n: It is indeed beautiful.
Bismarck: If... this is a dream... I don't want to wake up from it Y/n...
Y/n: Aww Biscuit, I'll make sure you'll feel happy in the future.
Bismarck: Thank you Y/n...
They were standing close to each other and looking at the sky full of fireworks side by side, which caught the little U-boat's attention.
U-556: If Commander is Lord Bismarck's lover... Should I call him Lord Commander?
The night ended peacefully as the fireworks went silent and everyone went back to each of their room peacefully... except for Y/n.
Y/n can be seen in front of his room with drunk Jean Bart sleeping on his doorstep.
Y/n: *Sigh* Jean...
Jean Bart: *Snores*
Y/n: Oh... You're sleeping.
Jean Bart: *More snores*
Y/n: Guess Imma just bring you back to Richielieu and let you sleep in her room...
Jean Bart: *Even more snores*
Just like that, he had to carry Jean Bart all the way to Richielieu's room and Richielieu started apologizing to him again and again that night but he just assured her that it was fine.
Y/n was walking in the corridor the late at night with no one around. When he suddenly looks at the moon, It reminds him of a memory... a core memory.
Flashback chan is kawaiii~
Grandma and Y/n were both looking at the fireworks in the city and she was carrying him on her shoulder like a really strong woman as Y/n and her were laughing together.
Grandma: And that's why you should always watch the fireworks together with someone you love!
Y/n: You forced Grandpa to watch fireworks with you because he was too shy about it?
Grandma: Haha you're right! Your Grandpa was an idiot so I have to show him how beautiful the fireworks are myself!
Y/n: Grandma! Will I find a person as caring as you if I watch fireworks together with her?
Grandma: Well your Grandpa and I fell for each other under the same fireworks night so you might meet your destined lover one day too young man!
Y/n: Hehe I'm gonna become handsome when I get older and find my destined lover myself!
Grandma: Haha whoever you get married with, I'm still rooting for you!
Y/n: That's my grandma! Hahaha.
Grandma and Y/n both started laughing together as it all slowly faded away...
NO FLASHBACK-CHANNN!!!
Y/n smiles at the moon as someone watching him from above the sky smiles at him as well.
Y/n: Thank you... for everything Grandma...
Grandma from heaven: PROPOSE TO THEM ALREADY IF YOU ARE GRATEFUL TO ME YOU PUNK!
Y/n walks to his room with a relaxed feeling that came out of nowhere for him but he just feels like it's a good sign that something great will happen and shrugs it off and goes to sleep anyway.
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