In a shimmer of golden light, Rescue and Californian appeared. "What happened?!" Arleigh Burke demanded, racing forward. "Long story." Rescue replied. Arleigh looked at Californian. "Interesting." She murmured. Californian ducked her head shyly under the healer's intense blind blue gaze. "Oceanic and Anycls chose to remain behind." She said. "And you are?" Arleigh asked. "Californian." "I think I've heard all that I need to Rescue." She said. Rescue dipped her head respectfully and Arleigh sailed off.

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A few days later in Southampton, Heraldic brought her to the old docks. There lay a very old ship, she looked older than Heraldic even. It was clear to Queen Mary that she was dying. Her sides heaved as she wheezed in each breath and her eyes were closed tightly. Heraldic nudged her. "I have someone here to see you." She murmured. The ship grumbled but eventually opened her eyes. Mary gasped, she'd recognize that clear blue gaze anywhere. "Hello, Mary." Oceanic murmured. "Oceanic, how.." Mary began. "I know. For you, it's only been a few hours but for me it's been a century." Oceanic replied. "I thought I wouldn't see you again." Mary whispered, leaning down to nuzzle the old ship. Oceanic purred, returning it gratefully. "For the record, I never hated you. I guess I just, always knew what I was at heart. Nothing I did could've changed that..." She sighed tiredly, her eyes closing again. "Oceanic, please..." Mary begged. "Please what Mary?" Oceanic chuckled. "I'm too old now to do much." "Stay." The Cunarder begged. Oceanic gave her a sad smile. "You know as well as I that's impossible." She murmured. "I know but..." Mary whimpered. Oceanic's blue gaze was soft as she nuzzled her former leader gently. "All things have their time." Mary nodded. "I know. Rest well, Oceanic." She whispered. Oceanic closed her eyes, falling back asleep.

She never did wake up again, dying peacefully a few hours later. Queen Mary had a plaque and a bronze anchor set up at her dock, so that she'd always be remembered.