Chapter 10 - Preperations

With the mission against the Abysmal base looming overhead, I couldn't help but feel more and more anxious as the sortie date approached.

I looked at the sky just after leaving my cabin.

"Overcast huh, how forboding." I mumble to no one in particular.

I head out to the command center after grabbing some grub.

"Ohaiyo Gozaimasu!" Cheers my happy secretary.

"Good morning Ooyodo, how are you doing this lovely morning?"

"Just wonderful, thank you."

"What's got you in such a good mood?"

"Nothing, really, just getting to spend another day with you is wonderful."

"You do know that we'll be getting human personal soon and we won't be able to be lovey dovey very often."

She puts on a downtrodden face

"I know, and I understand its probably for the better, you've told me to pace myself when being all lovey dovey with you, I've taken those words to heart and I thought to myself..."

She looks into my eyes.

"Are you scared of me?"

I smile softly

"While you girls are capable of amazing power, I've relied on you girls for emotional support ever since I since I stepped off of the RHIB that brought me here. And while I've contacted my family a few times while I was here other than contacting command, it doesn't beat having physical people here to talk to, ones that you can see, feel, touch, laugh with, cry with. I can understand command not approving of having romantic affairs with subbordinates, especially ones with sexual relations, but if command disapproves my standing of bonding with the girls here on a personal level, they can, with respect, go fuck themselves, especially since I've been on this rock hundreds of miles away from any sort of significant human contact. I love you, Ooyodo, but there's a time and place for everything. I want to teach you a small piece of advice, if you ever venture into the human world, and decide to break up with me for what ever reason, just heed the this piece of advice, if you become too clingy, especially early in a relationship, guys will want to shy away from you, also more importantly, both sides always need their alone time. I know you want to be close to me, and I want to be close to you, but sometimes humans just need some space to take a breather and take in their surrounding, to get a grasp on how they're doing in life, to take it all in."

She smiles.

"So no, I'm not scared of you, no I don't hate you, no I'm not nervous around you, even though I was when I first met you, I love you Ooyodo and you love me, Humans are just that way, do you feel like talking to anyone when you're angry or pissed off?"

"Sometimes yes, and sometimes no."

"Well there you have it."

She chuckles

"Thank you, Kyousuke, I really appriciate it."

"You shouldn't thank me, it's my obligation as your boyfriend to make you feel comfortable around me and partly my duty to solve any misunderstanding between us, but being a boyfriend in the first place, is completely voluntary, I do it because I wish to."

I smile.

"Well, let's get this paperwork done, shall we?" I add

We begin the work.

"Hey Ooyodo," I speak up "I've never gotten the chance to ask this, but how is your relationship with the rest of the girls?"

"They treat me kindly enough. Most don't seem to have an interest in becoming friends with me, though, from what I heard from Ashigara, she tells me that many of the girls are jealous of my position with you from day one, some girls don't mind my position, while some are attempting to gain your favor with no regard to me."

"That bunkmate of yours, certainly knows a lot of gossip."

"True, but she keeps telling me you'll bring us the Katsu of Victory."

"AHAHAHA, thats hilarious," I say "And you're also making me hungry."

"Uhuhu, you really have some stomach don't you?"

"Don't tell me that, tell Akagi that."

"Uhu, true, true."

"Ya know, you've been fun to talk with, I can see why I fell in love with you so easily."

"The same goes for you, my dear Teitoku."

We continue work on the paperwork.

"Ah, Kyousuke, I've noticed you've been feeling a little stressed today? Is something the matter?"

"Yeah in about two hours the human administration is going to arrive."

She smiles

"Not used to humans anymore, considering you're one yourself?"

"No, its just that, I don't know what kind of crew we're getting, the Fleet admiral said that there was a limited interest in join us over here."

"I just want to spend as much time with you as I can."

"Same here, but I can't make it look like I'm hoarding all the girls to myself."

She doubles over in laughter.

"AHAHAHAHAHAHA, you're too much Teitoku!"

"What's so funny, I'm trying to be serious here, also it's Kyousuke when we're alone."

"Ah, hah, hah... you're right...sorry." She wipes the tears from her eyes and calms down.

"It's just the way you said it," She coninues "Was what made it so funny."

"Hmm... True that does seem like it would be well taken out of context, my apologies."

"Ah, hahah, you sound like such a player."

"But as long as I'm around, there will be no harem to be had."

"Hai, Hai, Byoukai."

"You better understand otherwise I'll be upset."

I turn back to focus on the paper work

"I had no plans to begin one. In the first place, anyway I- Gyaaaaa!"

I felt a finger slink slowly up my back.

"DON'T DO THAT!"

"Gomen, Gomen, I couldn't resist." She chuckles softly.

"You've become increasingly frivoulous as of late, what's up with you today!?"

"I'm sorry. I just feel like I'll really miss the time I've had with you."

"Same here, but don't worry, I'll think of something."

"OOooo, I'm Looking forward to that something."

"I'm sure you will, I'm sure you will."

Our work continues up untill I hear the Osprey outside.

"Wow right on time."

Ooyodo grabs my hand.

"I love you."

"I know, I love you too."

"Good luck."

"Thank you"

She releases my hand and I proceded to the loading dock.

I reach the Osprey just as it touches down.

I take an attention stance.

The door opens and I'm greeted with a man of chinese descent who seems like he is in his early 30s.

"Ah you must be Rear Admiral Hikomi Kyousuke."

He shakes my hand with his own.

"Zhang Lee."

"Nice to meet you."

I see a Red Haired Woman whose age seems similar to my own.

"Linda Birgham, of the UK. Douzo Yoroshiku." She bows.

"That isn't dyed hair is it?."

"No sir."

"Welcome..."

Two others step out from behind them.

"Both Japanese... huh?"

"Actually I'm technically American, Alice Tenichi."

"Nice to meet you."

"You as well, sir."

I turn to the last one.

"Tenzuki Nishigami, Japanese like you, sir."

"Is this every one?"

"I believe so..." Quips Alice.

I turn to everyone.

"So you guys seemed to be the few who were vehemently interested in coming to Nikumaroro, enough so that you're willing to spend exuberant amount of time on this island in the middle of nowhere. You'll be stationed here until otherwise told. You'll be working with Sentient mechanical beings, who'll your interaction will be recorded will constantly."

Managed to skitter my way out of that one, didn't I?

"All criminal actions against these beings will bring a heavy charge and will land you a court martial, overseen by the security council of the United Nations, is that clear?"

"Yes sir!"

"Furthermore..."

I formally induct them unto the team.

"Any questions?"

"None!"

"Alright then, your belongings will arrive within the hour. Allow me to show you to your bunks."

I lead them over to the comparatively small administrative personal Barracks.

"Two rooms have been prepared for your accomedation. Birgham and Tenichi will sleep in the one closest to the enterence on the left, while Zhang Lee and Nishigami will sleep in the one closest to the enterence on the right?
Any complaints or questions?"

"None sir."

"Excellent, your belongings will be arriving in approximately..."

I check my watch

"Fifteen minutes...get comfortable because these will be your new humble abode for the remainder of your time here, dismissed."

I left them to their things and walked outside, and having just finished afternoon practice, a wild Mutsu appears.

"Ara Ara, escorting women to their bedroom, how bold of you?"

"You never cease to amaze me, Mutsu."

"I'll take that as a complement."

"I'm sure you will...whether I like you to or not."

"How astute."

"So whats your excuse for pestering me today?"

"I require amusement in my diet otherwise Mutsu is a very very boring girl."

"You just admitted to doing this for your own amusement."

"So?"

"I'm not even going to try."

"Ufufu, giving up already?"

I look toward the East side of the loading dock and see Naka getting up on a makeshift stage, setting up for a performance.

I turn toward the interior of the Administration Barracks, and see all four staring at me.

"Oh and I forgot to mention, this base is an interesting place, especially during off hours, you're in for a treat."

[End Chapter 10]

A/N: Guess what, I'm back from Hiatus and you can expect more chapters soon.