Halo and Azur Lane doesn't belong to me.

The sunset was over. And the night was approaching. But that wasn't something Hipper didn't like to see. But this time the situation was different. Bismarck and her sister Eugen were late, and didn't respond the radio calls...

("I hope your luck is not over yet sister.") Hipper thought with a concern written all over her face.

"Are you afraid my child?" A tall and pale woman said to hipper. With a motherly tone and smile.

"Huh..." Hipper turn to see Friedrich Der Große glancing at her. Not that she hate her. But Friedrich wasn't a normal Kansen, some would say Friedrich was a unique Kansen. Not in a good but also not in a bad way.

"Tell me my child. Are you afraid for your sister?" Friedrich said with a motherly smile. While she approached Hipper until she was behind her.

"I'm not worried! I'm just waiting for them. And they are late. Th-... That's it." Hipper said with a blush on her face. But she tried to hide it by turning away.

"Ahahaha. My child. There's nothing bad in being worried for your sister. That actu-.

Before Friedrich finish her sentence. A beautiful woman in a white naval dress with furry ears interrupted her. "Ara ara. Hipper-San is worried for her sister." chuckles

"Atago. Why are you here?" Friedrich asked. A bit sternly. But with her usual face.

"mmm. Well. I've come here to tell you. That we have a radio signal coming from Bismarck. She should be here by any minute now." chuckle

Hipper and Friedrich exchange looks. After that they approached Atago. "They are coming back? Tell me."

"Ara ara. Hipper-San. Calm down." Atago said to Hipper but before both could say something Friedrich rise a hand, gaining the attention. Friedrich looked at both of them. But she focused on Atago. "Atago. Why you say she was coming back? It was Bismarck and Eugen whom go to search for those strange objects."

Atago didn't say nothing. But Hipper had tears formed on her eyes. "Atago... Atago... please tell me she's wrong..." Hipper said almost crying. But Atago simply smile with her face blushing. "Oh. Gomen. I forgot to tell you. Bismarck is carrying Eugen-San. She was hit during the mission but she only fainted because of the impact." Atago said with a shameful expression.

"But. Why you didn't say it before!" Hipper was about to hit Atago but Friedrich grabbed her hand. She pointed to the docks. Where was a few ship-girls of the Sakura Empire. They were watching something but from their spot, Friedrich and Hipper couldn't see what was it. So they move to the docks. Atago only nodded. Understanding what they were going to do.

"I hope she is not badly injured. When I find whoever did that to Eugen. He/She is gonna regret it." Hipper said with determination and a bit concern. "Don't worry my child. They are going to be fine. But for those who dared to attack to two of my childs... A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH. AWAITS THEM."

Hipper was more concern about Eugen. But also for the sudden display of coldness from Friedrich. ("She really believes she is the mother of all of us.")

They arrived soon to the docks. As they arrived the Kansen of the Sakura Empire greeted them. On the horizon they could see Bismarck at distance and she was carrying Eugen. "There she is. They're back." Soryu said as heard something on her radio.

"C'mon. She seems like she need our help." Hipper said as she bypassed Soryu. Friedrich join her and both sail towards Bismarck who seems badly damaged.

"Hallo." That's all Bismarck said. As she stopped and let her companions help her. "My child. You shouldn't be on heavy fights without support." Friedrich said to Bismarck as she grabbed her by three shoulders. "You don't have to worry that much about me, Friedrich. I can surpass everything." Bismarck said trying to sound calm. But she sounded like if her pride was injured.

Hipper was helping to carry Eugen. But she also looked at the injuries of Bismarck. She didn't look like if she have been shot at. She looked like if she were on a street fight. "What happened. Lord Bismarck?" Hipper asked bluntly. To which Bismarck turned to see her. She only gave her a glance.

Hipper didn't know what that means. But Bismarck was an enigma Kansen. Even for her. So she didn't ask more. "I'm going to tell all of you. For now, I only want a to take a shower." Bismarck said to her companions. And for the tone she used that was an order...

"Bismarck. You want me to send Akashi to see you? You look damaged." Soryu says as she approached the three IronBlood Kansen. But Bismarck shook her head. Soryu nodded. "I admire you decision Bismarck. I received orders from Nagato-Sama. She wants to meet with you... Of course when you are recovered." Soryu said with a calm voice.

"I see. Tell her I will meet with her... Later." Bismarck kept walking. Soryu only nodded. ("This war only got more strange.")

Meanwhile on the Azur Lane Base...

The sunset was almost over. And the beach was beautiful at sight.

"I hope they get here soon. We have a lot to discuss... And a lot to explain." Wales tried to hide her worry. But Illustrious could see behind that facade. "I'm uncertain about the Kansen they are bringing with them too. But I think, worrying about it is not good for any of us." Illustrious said as she glanced at her.

"I hope you are right Illustrious." Wales kept watching to the horizon as they waited for Enterprise's fleet. After a few minutes the girls appeared on sight. And they were with three stranger Kansen. Two giant green, and one that was grayish.

Enterprise was the first one on reach the docks. "We got two Kansen... And one human. They need medical attention." Enterprise glanced at Wales and Illustrious. They exchanged glances. "They look like if they were fighting for years."

"Well that's an statement." Savannah said, as she follow the girls to the medical hall.

"Lady Enterprise. Command gave us orders to give them a report of everything that happen during your mission." Illustrious said. As she approached Autumn side. "Is your companion in pain?" She asked Autumn to which she was caught off guard.

"Oh... You mean Savannah? She's alright, I guess." She sounded surprised. But also calm.

Illustrious seemed confused now. She pointed forward and down. She pointed to Six. And he was twisting. Making it difficult to Tennessee and California to hold him. Until he slipped and fall to the ground still twisting. "What the... He twist like a fish out of the water." Tennessee said as she saw Six twisting. Until he stopped. But she waited before grab him again...

"I wouldn't do that- cough, cough. "If I were you." Six said effortlessly

Tennessee only glanced him. But once she saw how he was standing up she understand that he just wanted to rise up for himself. ("You better keep that cool.")

"Do you think he's okay? California asked.

"Just if he doesn't try anything like before."

George here. This chapter is short, I know. But... How to say it. I think I was blocked. Nothing come to my mind of this history. So it was difficult to write something relevant to the story. And also my job takes most of my time. So, being tired and sleepy is not a good way to write. That's why it took me this time. And I only write this. Next chapter will be uploaded on next Saturday or Sunday. Farewell