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Ichiro watched as the sun rose high above the sky. The ship quietly tread through the waves followed a few meters apart by the Maya. He remembered the looks on the girls' faces when they found out that he would leave. He reached in the inside of his polo and pulled out a picture of them after the war. It helped him relax better to see their smiling faces on the photo. It is his only remembrance of them while he is away. He sighed and returned his priceless treasure inside his polo.
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Chapter 4: Reminiscing and promises made
Kayama was looking at the sea with his binoculars. All he could see is a blanket of water. Then, he saw Ichiro from the corner of his eye leaning on the railing on the deck. He went down the bridge and onto the deck beside Ichiro. "Shinguuji, you've been staying on the deck for hours. Why don't you come back in the bridge?"
Ichiro didn't reply. He just stared at the endless sea in front of him.
"Come on, Shinguuji. Let's go back inside." Kayama stared at the sea too. He tried again to persuade Ichiro to get back on the bridge but to no avail.
"You know, it's kinda funny." Ichiro finally spoke.
"Huh?"
"Remember after our graduation at the academy? You told me that someday, we will be together at the sea again."
Kayama just looked at him with a smile slowly spreading on his face. "Ah, I remember that."
"I laughed at it. Thought it will never be possible since I'm assigned to be the Hanagumi taichou." He finally looked at Kayama. "And you were assigned to be the Tsukigumi taichou."
"Hai. It made me remember the time when Yoneda-shirei brought a Kobu on our ship before." He looked at the part of the ship's deck where the Kobu was placed on their old ship.
"I remember that. A fire broke out in the engine room and I piloted it to stop the fire."
"What still puzzles me though, is how that fire started." Kayama raised his forefinger on his cheek and started to think.
"Beats me."
"But now, we're back together as shipmates. On a ship we never even thought to be."
"It must be fate. Fate is unpredictable. First, you think it's impossible, then boom! Next thing you know, it's happening."
"Yeah, fate." Kayama too, leaned on the railing beside Ichiro and sighed, "We really are made for the sea eh, Shinguuji?" Kayama stared back at the ocean.
"Heck, we might even die on the sea." Ichiro stared at the place where Kayama's staring.
The two stayed quiet for a while, admiring the view.
"So! Uh, what's up with you and Sakura now huh? Anything... new?" Kayama jumped, breaking the silence and startling Ichiro.
"Ka-Kayama!? What are you talking about all of a sudden?"
"Maa, maa Shinguuji, you know what I'm talking about."
Ichiro then realized what Kayama was talking about and he blushed, looking at the floor "N-nothing... nothing at all..."
"Come on now, don't lie to me."
"Nothing!"
"Oooooh! Ichi-wichi got Saki-waki preggy-weggy! Hehehe!" Kayama teased him as he playfully punched his arm.
"Cut it out!" He retorted, blushing even more.
Apparently, the other sailors heard the news and it spread like wildfire.
"Sometimes Kayama, I wonder why I always hang-out with an idiot." Ichiro spoke as he was pelted with applauses, congratulations and whistling.
"Come now, Shinguuji, everyone should know that you'll be a father soon! They should know that you laid with a pretty- I mean you live with a pretty Teigeki actress."
"KAYAMA!!!!!!!!!"
The small celebration was stopped by a transmission from the Maya.
"Taichou, it's for you." The first mate spoke.
"Arigatou. Yes, Akagi-taichou."
"Ah, Shinguuji-taichou...."
"Hai?"
"....we would like to.... congratulate you on your new child!" The other line was then full of voices with congratulations and applauses.
Ichiro went out to the deck and looked at the other ship. There were sailors waving while they were holding a banner which said '-on behalf of the crew of the Maya, Congratulations to you and Mrs. Shinguuji on your new child Shinguuji Ichiro Taichou!' and a picture of a baby. It was made just a few minutes ago judging by the dripping paint from the letterings. "Well, at least it isn't too bad." he murmured as the other men were patting him on the back. He once again felt the same brotherhood as he felt during his days at the academy between them not with just one, but two ships.
Kayama finally spoke to Ichiro with a somewhat more serious tone, "Shinguuji, before we left I heard Sakura and the others making you promise them to come back."
Ichiro looked up at Kayama, trying to figure out what he is getting to with a bit of understanding.
"You then made the promise to them to come back."
"..."
"I also made a promise to my friends at the Tsukigumi headquarters to come back. But I'll promise you this: I promise you that I'll help you go back to them."
"Kayama... Hai. I'll take you up on that offer. I too, will promise you that I'll help bring you back to the Tsukigumi."
"Arigatou, Shinguuji. *sigh* Imagine how it would feel if you were born without feeling your father or seeing him at all. It would hurt a lot."
"Sakura's been to that stage already but Colonel Shinguuji died when she was already born."
"That's the reason why I promised to bring you back."
"The reason I promised to bring you back is because we're friends. I would do anything to help a friend."
"Shinguuji," Kayama then hugged him real hard with tears coming out of his eyes anime style "oh *sniff* Shinguuji! I didn't *sniff* know you *sniff* care! *sniff*"
"G...rea...t" He replied, having a hard time breathing "You...'re...cru...shing...me! Can't...brea...the!" Then his voice disappeared and nothing more than a whisper was heard, "HELP!!! HELP!!!"
Immediately, Kayama released him, "Oh, sorry. But isn't it great, Shinguuji? The view, I mean?" He looked at the ocean with small rock formations protruding on the water's surface as waves hit its sides. "Ah, it's great to be back at the sea."
Ichiro, his face colored blue from lack of oxygen replied, "Yeah, *cough* Great. *cough* *cough*"
"You all right Shinguuji? You don't look well." Kayama asked, with a bit of concern.
"Baka! After what you did! You think I'm fine!?" Ichiro thought as he coughed some more. "I'm fine." he smiled, "Nothing to worry about. Hey, did you bring that guitar of yours? Let's sing some of our old songs."
"Good idea!" Kayama pulled out his 'magical' guitar from out of nowhere. Ichiro was of course surprised to see a guitar pop out of nowhere but it's Kayama's mysterious 'magic'. The two then sang "Kanpan fura fura"
Trust was then beginning to bloom within each of the men's hearts. That trust was mixed with the will power and confidence within them to defeat Tenkai and protect their country with everything they got no matter what the odds and they worked more efficiently with each other.
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"What has happened now? Any progress?" Yoneda asked, sake bottle in hand.
Admiral Sato was there, looking at the steam radar.
"There has been no battle reports yet sir." A staff answered, punching some keys in his computer.
"That's strange," Admiral Sato replied, "They should've seen Tenkai by now."
"Darn!" Yoneda mumbled. "Double check Tenkai's course."
"Sir, Tenkai is jamming our radar. It would take us a while to locate him." The staff answered.
"Then the sooner, the better."
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The girls are eating lunch in the Teigeki. They are now smiling except for Sumire who still feels a bit sad.
"Sumire-san, you haven't touched your food. You need to eat." Sakura spoke to her with a bit of concern.
"Iie, I don't feel that hungry."
"Then can I take your food?" Kanna asked
"Go ahead. I don't mind." Kanna, surprised by Sumire's reply, took her food and placed it on her plate.
They continued to chat with each other. They still feel bad about Ichiro's departure but now, they are trying to cheer-up.
"Cheer-up Sumire, I'm sure the taichou would like us to be smiling. Our upcoming play is almost near. Remember, the taichou always told us that he loves it? He would like to see it especially when we perform. He has always been looking forward to it." Maria comforted her.
Sakura then added, "Ichiro would always watch us rehearse. He will really love it especially when we're the ones performing it. He will like it even more if the Teigeki top-star would act well in it." then she smiled.
Sumire smiled just a little but she still feels sad. She also knew the others are feeling as down as her but they don't show it.
"Sumire-han, try cheering-up. Ichiro-han will come back to us soon. Right minna-han?" Kohran looked at the others and they smiled in agreement.
Sumire finally spoke, "It's just that chuu'i is there, fighting for us, fighting for his life and all we can do is sit here and do nothing! He would always remind us of teamwork and staying together so we can oppose whatever stands against us but how can that happen when we're here? He might... he might..."
"Sumire-san..." Sakura spoke, holding back her tears, "He told me once before that if our hearts are one, we can stand against anything and achieve teamwork. If you all look at it, his act of being a player has some reason in it. And now, I found out that he is bonding our hearts with his and with each other. Sumire-san, we can help him if we believe in him!" then she started to sob softly.
The others just looked at Sakura and started to regret themselves for smiting him for being such a player. All the while he wouldn't complain when they smite him. They then plan to apologize to Ichiro when he comes back. The dining room fell in silence and nobody spoke for the next few minutes.
Iris felt everyone's pain in their hearts and she wept quietly, looking down.
Sumire then broke the silence, "Gomen nasai Sakura-san for my actions demo I just can't stand waiting here and doing nothing while chuu'i might already be... Excuse me." She then walked towards her room.
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"This is great eh Shinguuji? The fresh air, the sounds of the ocean and the warm sun." Kayama spoke, taking another gulp of air.
"Ah, too bad the others couldn't feel this." Ichiro spoke while looking at the ocean through his binoculars for any signs of Tenkai. Their relaxation was cut short when he saw something on the horizon. "Kayama! Take a look! I see something." He handed Kayama the binoculars and he ran to the bridge.
"I see something a few clicks from our current heading. Maintain speed and open up a channel with Akagi-taichou."
The first mate opened the channel and Ichiro spoke to Akagi-taichou.
"This is Akagi-taichou."
"Hai. We have an unidentifiable object a few clicks from our current heading. Can you identify it?"
"Ah, we could see it demo, we can't identify it."
"Arigatou, Shinguuji-taichou over and out." Ichiro continued to look through the binoculars and as he got closer, he was struck in horror at what he saw. "It seems to be the remains of a ship!"
"Transmission from Akagi-taichou sir."
Ichiro took the reciever and spoke, "Yes, Akagi-taichou?"
"That object is the remnants of a ship. Hold on, we're getting something."
Ichiro continued to look through the binoculars while listening to Akagi.
"We can see small remnants of a ship's skeletal chasis on the left."
"I can see it. Can it be identified?"
"The skeletal remnants can't be identified but the other one is identifiable." Akagi continued to look at his binoculars. "It is the lead ship that Tenkai attacked two days ago."
"Can you find the others? I know there are four of them."
"The other two have completely vanished. No traces found."
When the two ships got closer, they could see the carnage that took place on the ship. Blood was all over the ship. Dead bodies lie everywhere, some floating on water and some of the bodies were decapitated. Pieces of the ship were ripped off and only one deck gun is still intact.
"Those poor men." A sailor spoke as he watched the horrific scene in front of him.
"I-Is that's... what's gonna... happen... to... us?" another spoke and with that, everyone's morale lowered. Fear can be seen in their eyes.
Ichiro asked Akagi to give the men a proper burial. The Maya fired two rounds at the ship, ripping open the side of it and showing the engine room. Water poured in this new place, sinking it to the bottom of the ocean. All the men watching took off their hats and saluted in honor of those dead men as the ship sank. Morale turned surprisingly low as the men found out what their fate will be.
Ichiro looked at his men and saw their terrified faces and so with the help of Kayama, they reassured them. He gathered them on the deck and prepared a speech to keep their hopes up, "Men! We have gone this far! Tenkai is somewhere here! We must fight in honor of those brave men we saw and avenge their spirit! They have done their solemn job of protecting our country! We must do the same! It is our DUTY! There is no turning back now!"
The men thought about it. They remembered the faces of those dead men. They remembered their fellow comrades slaughtered and lying lifelessly on their ship. Their pale faces showed their determination to defend their country. They felt their confidence come back. They wanted to kill Tenkai for the sake of their dead comrades and their country. Once again, their determination returned.
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"Nani!!?" Admiral Sato gasped as he heard the news,
"Yes sir, Tenkai moved to a different location. Our group had just passed him."
"Relay the information to them quickly! We have no time to lose! Our fate lies in their hands." and he slumped back in his chair.
The staff gave the information to the two ships and they immediately responded.
"Kami-sama save us." Ayame whispered as Yoneda stared at the screen in shock.
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"Hurry!" Ichiro exclaimed as the ship veered at the direction they were instructed to go to.
"Shinguuji, I want to show you something. It's very important. We will need it." Kayama said, taking Ichiro to the storage room.
"Those crates?" Ichiro pointed at eight wooden crates which are unmarked.
"Hai. We brought them just in case."
"I've been wondering what's inside those."
Kayama got two crowbars, "Let's find out, shall we?" he handed Ichiro a crowbar and they both opened the crates.
"Kayama, what the hell are we gonna do without you?" Ichiro remarked as his eyes glistened at what he saw. Two crates full of rifles, two crates with sub-machineguns, one crate for heavy weapons, namely bazookas, plastic explosives, shotguns and heavy machineguns. Three crates are full of ammunition: Grenades, sidearm clips, sub-machinegun magazines, rifle ammo, machinegun belts and shotgun shells.
"They've been in the Tsukigumi storage. Yumegumi had blessed them to make them effective against evil. The data shirei gave us shows that Tenkai can release Koumas from the gateway in his Kouma's belly. It's the fate of those men we saw earlier so I figured that we bring them in case that happens."
"Arigatou, Kayama. These will help... a lot." Ichiro picked up a rifle, checked it, then returned it back in the crate.
The two returned to the bridge. As they came, the first mate spoke, "Sir, I have visual on the target, moving at 27 kph.... Sir, incoming transmission from the Maya."
"Yes, Akagi-taichou?"
"We have visual on the target, Shinguuji-taichou. Ready?"
"Ready when you are."
"Okay, let's go with the plan. We will stay in this position. You guys go and knock him down. Over and out."
Ichiro closed the reciever "Take us to code red. All hands on deck!" the alarm rang and sailors went to their posts.
"This is it... the decisive battle."
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In this fanfic, since Kayama and Ichiro are friends, I made Kayama call him by his last name but when they are going to battle, Kayama will call him Shinguuji-taichou.
I'm sorry if it's pretty short. I still hope that at least you find it just right. I'm already doing my best, trying to make it nice. Please, R&R :)
Ichiro watched as the sun rose high above the sky. The ship quietly tread through the waves followed a few meters apart by the Maya. He remembered the looks on the girls' faces when they found out that he would leave. He reached in the inside of his polo and pulled out a picture of them after the war. It helped him relax better to see their smiling faces on the photo. It is his only remembrance of them while he is away. He sighed and returned his priceless treasure inside his polo.
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Chapter 4: Reminiscing and promises made
Kayama was looking at the sea with his binoculars. All he could see is a blanket of water. Then, he saw Ichiro from the corner of his eye leaning on the railing on the deck. He went down the bridge and onto the deck beside Ichiro. "Shinguuji, you've been staying on the deck for hours. Why don't you come back in the bridge?"
Ichiro didn't reply. He just stared at the endless sea in front of him.
"Come on, Shinguuji. Let's go back inside." Kayama stared at the sea too. He tried again to persuade Ichiro to get back on the bridge but to no avail.
"You know, it's kinda funny." Ichiro finally spoke.
"Huh?"
"Remember after our graduation at the academy? You told me that someday, we will be together at the sea again."
Kayama just looked at him with a smile slowly spreading on his face. "Ah, I remember that."
"I laughed at it. Thought it will never be possible since I'm assigned to be the Hanagumi taichou." He finally looked at Kayama. "And you were assigned to be the Tsukigumi taichou."
"Hai. It made me remember the time when Yoneda-shirei brought a Kobu on our ship before." He looked at the part of the ship's deck where the Kobu was placed on their old ship.
"I remember that. A fire broke out in the engine room and I piloted it to stop the fire."
"What still puzzles me though, is how that fire started." Kayama raised his forefinger on his cheek and started to think.
"Beats me."
"But now, we're back together as shipmates. On a ship we never even thought to be."
"It must be fate. Fate is unpredictable. First, you think it's impossible, then boom! Next thing you know, it's happening."
"Yeah, fate." Kayama too, leaned on the railing beside Ichiro and sighed, "We really are made for the sea eh, Shinguuji?" Kayama stared back at the ocean.
"Heck, we might even die on the sea." Ichiro stared at the place where Kayama's staring.
The two stayed quiet for a while, admiring the view.
"So! Uh, what's up with you and Sakura now huh? Anything... new?" Kayama jumped, breaking the silence and startling Ichiro.
"Ka-Kayama!? What are you talking about all of a sudden?"
"Maa, maa Shinguuji, you know what I'm talking about."
Ichiro then realized what Kayama was talking about and he blushed, looking at the floor "N-nothing... nothing at all..."
"Come on now, don't lie to me."
"Nothing!"
"Oooooh! Ichi-wichi got Saki-waki preggy-weggy! Hehehe!" Kayama teased him as he playfully punched his arm.
"Cut it out!" He retorted, blushing even more.
Apparently, the other sailors heard the news and it spread like wildfire.
"Sometimes Kayama, I wonder why I always hang-out with an idiot." Ichiro spoke as he was pelted with applauses, congratulations and whistling.
"Come now, Shinguuji, everyone should know that you'll be a father soon! They should know that you laid with a pretty- I mean you live with a pretty Teigeki actress."
"KAYAMA!!!!!!!!!"
The small celebration was stopped by a transmission from the Maya.
"Taichou, it's for you." The first mate spoke.
"Arigatou. Yes, Akagi-taichou."
"Ah, Shinguuji-taichou...."
"Hai?"
"....we would like to.... congratulate you on your new child!" The other line was then full of voices with congratulations and applauses.
Ichiro went out to the deck and looked at the other ship. There were sailors waving while they were holding a banner which said '-on behalf of the crew of the Maya, Congratulations to you and Mrs. Shinguuji on your new child Shinguuji Ichiro Taichou!' and a picture of a baby. It was made just a few minutes ago judging by the dripping paint from the letterings. "Well, at least it isn't too bad." he murmured as the other men were patting him on the back. He once again felt the same brotherhood as he felt during his days at the academy between them not with just one, but two ships.
Kayama finally spoke to Ichiro with a somewhat more serious tone, "Shinguuji, before we left I heard Sakura and the others making you promise them to come back."
Ichiro looked up at Kayama, trying to figure out what he is getting to with a bit of understanding.
"You then made the promise to them to come back."
"..."
"I also made a promise to my friends at the Tsukigumi headquarters to come back. But I'll promise you this: I promise you that I'll help you go back to them."
"Kayama... Hai. I'll take you up on that offer. I too, will promise you that I'll help bring you back to the Tsukigumi."
"Arigatou, Shinguuji. *sigh* Imagine how it would feel if you were born without feeling your father or seeing him at all. It would hurt a lot."
"Sakura's been to that stage already but Colonel Shinguuji died when she was already born."
"That's the reason why I promised to bring you back."
"The reason I promised to bring you back is because we're friends. I would do anything to help a friend."
"Shinguuji," Kayama then hugged him real hard with tears coming out of his eyes anime style "oh *sniff* Shinguuji! I didn't *sniff* know you *sniff* care! *sniff*"
"G...rea...t" He replied, having a hard time breathing "You...'re...cru...shing...me! Can't...brea...the!" Then his voice disappeared and nothing more than a whisper was heard, "HELP!!! HELP!!!"
Immediately, Kayama released him, "Oh, sorry. But isn't it great, Shinguuji? The view, I mean?" He looked at the ocean with small rock formations protruding on the water's surface as waves hit its sides. "Ah, it's great to be back at the sea."
Ichiro, his face colored blue from lack of oxygen replied, "Yeah, *cough* Great. *cough* *cough*"
"You all right Shinguuji? You don't look well." Kayama asked, with a bit of concern.
"Baka! After what you did! You think I'm fine!?" Ichiro thought as he coughed some more. "I'm fine." he smiled, "Nothing to worry about. Hey, did you bring that guitar of yours? Let's sing some of our old songs."
"Good idea!" Kayama pulled out his 'magical' guitar from out of nowhere. Ichiro was of course surprised to see a guitar pop out of nowhere but it's Kayama's mysterious 'magic'. The two then sang "Kanpan fura fura"
Trust was then beginning to bloom within each of the men's hearts. That trust was mixed with the will power and confidence within them to defeat Tenkai and protect their country with everything they got no matter what the odds and they worked more efficiently with each other.
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"What has happened now? Any progress?" Yoneda asked, sake bottle in hand.
Admiral Sato was there, looking at the steam radar.
"There has been no battle reports yet sir." A staff answered, punching some keys in his computer.
"That's strange," Admiral Sato replied, "They should've seen Tenkai by now."
"Darn!" Yoneda mumbled. "Double check Tenkai's course."
"Sir, Tenkai is jamming our radar. It would take us a while to locate him." The staff answered.
"Then the sooner, the better."
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The girls are eating lunch in the Teigeki. They are now smiling except for Sumire who still feels a bit sad.
"Sumire-san, you haven't touched your food. You need to eat." Sakura spoke to her with a bit of concern.
"Iie, I don't feel that hungry."
"Then can I take your food?" Kanna asked
"Go ahead. I don't mind." Kanna, surprised by Sumire's reply, took her food and placed it on her plate.
They continued to chat with each other. They still feel bad about Ichiro's departure but now, they are trying to cheer-up.
"Cheer-up Sumire, I'm sure the taichou would like us to be smiling. Our upcoming play is almost near. Remember, the taichou always told us that he loves it? He would like to see it especially when we perform. He has always been looking forward to it." Maria comforted her.
Sakura then added, "Ichiro would always watch us rehearse. He will really love it especially when we're the ones performing it. He will like it even more if the Teigeki top-star would act well in it." then she smiled.
Sumire smiled just a little but she still feels sad. She also knew the others are feeling as down as her but they don't show it.
"Sumire-han, try cheering-up. Ichiro-han will come back to us soon. Right minna-han?" Kohran looked at the others and they smiled in agreement.
Sumire finally spoke, "It's just that chuu'i is there, fighting for us, fighting for his life and all we can do is sit here and do nothing! He would always remind us of teamwork and staying together so we can oppose whatever stands against us but how can that happen when we're here? He might... he might..."
"Sumire-san..." Sakura spoke, holding back her tears, "He told me once before that if our hearts are one, we can stand against anything and achieve teamwork. If you all look at it, his act of being a player has some reason in it. And now, I found out that he is bonding our hearts with his and with each other. Sumire-san, we can help him if we believe in him!" then she started to sob softly.
The others just looked at Sakura and started to regret themselves for smiting him for being such a player. All the while he wouldn't complain when they smite him. They then plan to apologize to Ichiro when he comes back. The dining room fell in silence and nobody spoke for the next few minutes.
Iris felt everyone's pain in their hearts and she wept quietly, looking down.
Sumire then broke the silence, "Gomen nasai Sakura-san for my actions demo I just can't stand waiting here and doing nothing while chuu'i might already be... Excuse me." She then walked towards her room.
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"This is great eh Shinguuji? The fresh air, the sounds of the ocean and the warm sun." Kayama spoke, taking another gulp of air.
"Ah, too bad the others couldn't feel this." Ichiro spoke while looking at the ocean through his binoculars for any signs of Tenkai. Their relaxation was cut short when he saw something on the horizon. "Kayama! Take a look! I see something." He handed Kayama the binoculars and he ran to the bridge.
"I see something a few clicks from our current heading. Maintain speed and open up a channel with Akagi-taichou."
The first mate opened the channel and Ichiro spoke to Akagi-taichou.
"This is Akagi-taichou."
"Hai. We have an unidentifiable object a few clicks from our current heading. Can you identify it?"
"Ah, we could see it demo, we can't identify it."
"Arigatou, Shinguuji-taichou over and out." Ichiro continued to look through the binoculars and as he got closer, he was struck in horror at what he saw. "It seems to be the remains of a ship!"
"Transmission from Akagi-taichou sir."
Ichiro took the reciever and spoke, "Yes, Akagi-taichou?"
"That object is the remnants of a ship. Hold on, we're getting something."
Ichiro continued to look through the binoculars while listening to Akagi.
"We can see small remnants of a ship's skeletal chasis on the left."
"I can see it. Can it be identified?"
"The skeletal remnants can't be identified but the other one is identifiable." Akagi continued to look at his binoculars. "It is the lead ship that Tenkai attacked two days ago."
"Can you find the others? I know there are four of them."
"The other two have completely vanished. No traces found."
When the two ships got closer, they could see the carnage that took place on the ship. Blood was all over the ship. Dead bodies lie everywhere, some floating on water and some of the bodies were decapitated. Pieces of the ship were ripped off and only one deck gun is still intact.
"Those poor men." A sailor spoke as he watched the horrific scene in front of him.
"I-Is that's... what's gonna... happen... to... us?" another spoke and with that, everyone's morale lowered. Fear can be seen in their eyes.
Ichiro asked Akagi to give the men a proper burial. The Maya fired two rounds at the ship, ripping open the side of it and showing the engine room. Water poured in this new place, sinking it to the bottom of the ocean. All the men watching took off their hats and saluted in honor of those dead men as the ship sank. Morale turned surprisingly low as the men found out what their fate will be.
Ichiro looked at his men and saw their terrified faces and so with the help of Kayama, they reassured them. He gathered them on the deck and prepared a speech to keep their hopes up, "Men! We have gone this far! Tenkai is somewhere here! We must fight in honor of those brave men we saw and avenge their spirit! They have done their solemn job of protecting our country! We must do the same! It is our DUTY! There is no turning back now!"
The men thought about it. They remembered the faces of those dead men. They remembered their fellow comrades slaughtered and lying lifelessly on their ship. Their pale faces showed their determination to defend their country. They felt their confidence come back. They wanted to kill Tenkai for the sake of their dead comrades and their country. Once again, their determination returned.
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"Nani!!?" Admiral Sato gasped as he heard the news,
"Yes sir, Tenkai moved to a different location. Our group had just passed him."
"Relay the information to them quickly! We have no time to lose! Our fate lies in their hands." and he slumped back in his chair.
The staff gave the information to the two ships and they immediately responded.
"Kami-sama save us." Ayame whispered as Yoneda stared at the screen in shock.
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"Hurry!" Ichiro exclaimed as the ship veered at the direction they were instructed to go to.
"Shinguuji, I want to show you something. It's very important. We will need it." Kayama said, taking Ichiro to the storage room.
"Those crates?" Ichiro pointed at eight wooden crates which are unmarked.
"Hai. We brought them just in case."
"I've been wondering what's inside those."
Kayama got two crowbars, "Let's find out, shall we?" he handed Ichiro a crowbar and they both opened the crates.
"Kayama, what the hell are we gonna do without you?" Ichiro remarked as his eyes glistened at what he saw. Two crates full of rifles, two crates with sub-machineguns, one crate for heavy weapons, namely bazookas, plastic explosives, shotguns and heavy machineguns. Three crates are full of ammunition: Grenades, sidearm clips, sub-machinegun magazines, rifle ammo, machinegun belts and shotgun shells.
"They've been in the Tsukigumi storage. Yumegumi had blessed them to make them effective against evil. The data shirei gave us shows that Tenkai can release Koumas from the gateway in his Kouma's belly. It's the fate of those men we saw earlier so I figured that we bring them in case that happens."
"Arigatou, Kayama. These will help... a lot." Ichiro picked up a rifle, checked it, then returned it back in the crate.
The two returned to the bridge. As they came, the first mate spoke, "Sir, I have visual on the target, moving at 27 kph.... Sir, incoming transmission from the Maya."
"Yes, Akagi-taichou?"
"We have visual on the target, Shinguuji-taichou. Ready?"
"Ready when you are."
"Okay, let's go with the plan. We will stay in this position. You guys go and knock him down. Over and out."
Ichiro closed the reciever "Take us to code red. All hands on deck!" the alarm rang and sailors went to their posts.
"This is it... the decisive battle."
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In this fanfic, since Kayama and Ichiro are friends, I made Kayama call him by his last name but when they are going to battle, Kayama will call him Shinguuji-taichou.
I'm sorry if it's pretty short. I still hope that at least you find it just right. I'm already doing my best, trying to make it nice. Please, R&R :)
