A/N: Hi! Sorry, it took so long to post this, I've been really busy with school and work. I recently got a new computer after saving up. Hope this chapter is worth the wait!

Kure Naval District

Hiroshima Prefecture

Rainy Season

The only thing Hibiki really wondered about in the naval base was where she was going to sleep. The Destroyer couldn't keep relying on Kuma to share a room, the bear-like Light Cruiser needed sleep too. Rubbing her eyes, Hibiki wandered back into the admiral's office where Yamato was stationed.

"Oh, you are the girl from the mess hall. Are you here to see the admiral? I'm secretary ship Yamato."

Hibiki nodded, her sleepiness catching up with her.

"He's not here at the moment, I believe he's at the construction center working on some new equipment." Yamato put her hand on her cheek, smiling.

It was then Hibiki saw it, a small metallic object on the Battleship's left ring finger. Noticing Hibiki looking at it, Yamato giggled.

"Oh, you are interested in this?" Yamato smiled, "It's a wedding ring. The Admiral chose to make me his bride a little while ago. The Battleship blushed, causing some of the cherry blossoms in her hairpin to bloom.

"If you're married to the admiral, how does Kongou react to that?" Hibiki questioned, but soon regretted it as Yamato's eyes widened.

"Well, Kongou and I… don't really get along…" Yamato shuffled her feet, and Hibiki thought she saw a few blossoms droop.

Hibiki could understand why: Kongou loved the admiral, but the admiral picked Yamato as his bride. It must be hard for Kongou to see that relationship while in the base.

The silver-haired Destroyer bit her lip.

"Anyway, what was it that you needed?" Yamato spoke up, causing Hibiki to jump.

"Oh, well, I was just wondering if there was an empty room or something that I could sleep in since I don't have a place to stay…"

"Of course! We always have a spare room. Follow me." Yamato smiled and held the door to the admiral's office open for Hibiki.

Yamato and Hibiki walked down a hallway before coming to a locked door.

"Here you are," Yamato smiled, pulling a key out and handing it to Hibiki before heading back to the admiral's office.

"She seems really nice, but a bit distracted." Hibiki criticized to herself as she unlocked the door.

A few bunk beds took up most of the room. A tatami mat was underneath a small table with small cushions as seats. A large brown dresser was placed by the wall. The windows were bright and shiny, illuminating the rain droplets on them.

Hibiki chose a bottom bunk and climbed into the bed. Pulling the covers over herself, the young Destroyer quickly fell asleep, a few tears of loneliness falling from her eyes.

The next morning came too quickly for Hibiki, who was still tired from the day before. Grumbling, the silver-haired girl sat up and rubbed her eyes. Her uniform was a bit wrinkled, and she realized that she had never changed into a pair of pajamas. It's not like she had a pair anyway. Hibiki shrugged and rolled out of her bunk to the floor. It was close enough to the floor that she could roll and not hurt herself.

After fixing her uniform, Hibiki headed out into the hallway. Looking around for any Tokitsukaze, the Destroyer made her way back to the admiral's office. Hibiki only knew the way because she had remembered walking with Yamato from the office last night. Upon reaching, she heard Yamato's voice and a man's.

Waiting until the admiral and Yamato were done talking, Hibiki knocked on the office door. There was the sound of feet shuffling as Yamato opened the door to see Hibiki.

"Ah, good morning, Hibiki-chan." Yamato stepped aside for Hibiki to walk into the office. "What can I help you with?"

Hibiki stepped up to Yamato and held out the key to the room she stayed in. Yamato did not accept it.

"Oh, no, Hibiki-chan, you keep it, it is your room now."

Hibiki blinked and before she could control herself, she threw her arms around the Battleship into a hug. Yamato smiled and hugged Hibiki back.

A toilet flushed and the admiral came out of the bathroom with a small cough. Not noticing Hibiki, mainly because Yamato was hiding her with her large body, the admiral sat down in his office chair and started his paperwork.

"Admiral, are you feeling a bit tired? Shall I make some special tea for you? It will help you feel relaxed." Yamato asked her husband as the admiral nodded.

"Hibiki-chan, would you like some too?" Yamato placed three cups on the admiral's desk.

Hibiki nodded and Yamato poured some tea into each of the cups. She handed a cup to Hibiki and sipped at her own tea.

Hibiki did the same and felt the warmness of the tea move down her throat. It felt like bliss to the Destroyer.

"So." The admiral spoke up from his chair, "After breakfast, I'm going to be issuing an expedition, Yamato, we're running low on Bauxite."

Yamato nodded, "Have you decided on your fleet for it, Admiral?"

"Not yet. I still need to make a few changes and possibly upgrade a couple gun mounts." The admiral shuffled around for a clipboard. As he found it, he noticed Hibiki.

"How long have you been here, Hibiki?"

Hibiki puffed her cheeks in annoyance, "I've been here for at least 10 minutes." She tried to sound respectful.

Not picking up on Hibiki's tone, the admiral went back to looking at his paperwork.

"Admiral, if you don't mind, I will take Hibiki to the mess hall for breakfast." Yamato sensed the annoyance in the silver-haired.

The admiral nodded, "Go ahead, Yamato."

Yamato turned to Hibiki, "Shall we get going then? It's almost time for breakfast."

Hibiki frowned at the admiral, but still followed Yamato into the hallway, shutting the door behind her.

Yamato stopped Hibiki and calmly spoke to her, "I'm sorry he ignored you, Admiral is very busy with his work, and I know his desk seemed to be messy. He is not that great at being organized." The Battleship giggled and took Hibiki's hand. "Shall we get going then?"