Hello again, this time it's a bigger chapter again, this are harder to write but it's still necessary. Again thanks for reading, favs and follows. If you want to review and give suggestions I´m opened to read them and maybe adapt them to the story.
A new day came and the light of the sun started to show up at the horizon. By that time the admiral was dreaming of his life before the navy. The man woke up as soon as the dream is interrupted by some voices in the real world. He could hear those two girls again, waiting outside his room and yet he kept ignoring them. The commander took a bath and after that he put on a new uniform and shake his head as he remembered last night.
He was serious, so when the door opened both fleet girls were quite frightened. It's true that they only know him for two days and yet they really thought he would not be mad at their joke.
-We are deeply sorry admiral, about yesterday- Hatsuharu close her eyes and bowed in respect, feeling guilty.
-It was a joke… but not in a bad way…- Murakumo was outside the room too, feeling ashamed that their game went too far.
-I will wait for you at the training yard at ten, don't be late- The admiral was cold in his answer, so both girls didn't have the courage to say another word. The man silently walked to his office and stayed there, as the two ship girls felt like they were going to be scrapped or dismantled really slowly.
A few hours passed in silence, now the admiral look through his window and see the base, he sighs and then again questions himself if he was really prepared for such a big responsibility.
"Why was I commissioned to this place…" The man was lost in his thoughts. He was send there even if he is in his twenties and got little experience again the abyssal. At first he thought he was send there because there was no other option, as many other people were needed in other battlefronts, even he heard many where sent across the sea to fight with the new alliance of countries.
-Even if this island got a new base and perhaps enough resources, the abyssal are not to be found around these waters… Sometimes I think fighting along the American girls wasn't a bad idea- The man wasn't a full Japanese, but the son of a Japanese soldier and a foreign woman. So even he would fit within the ranks of other countries too… And yet he was sent to that desolated island where nothing will ever happen. He tried to have a positive perspective and tried to give his best effort, yet it appears everything will be slow.
The man takes a deep breath and looked into his watch, just to realize the time was closing in, so he stands up, leave his office and walked to the training yard but first he went to the storage to retrieve something sharp that he saw the first day, and also something to clean up the mess that will happen, then put all together inside a black plastic bag.
This yard was right in the middle of the base. It was a big field with green grass, but it was a fuzz, as many thorns and other weird plants growing, making it look in a really bad shape. When the man arrived to the field both girls were already waiting there, the two of them were watching the sea as if it were to be the last time they saw it.
-Ready for punishment? - The man said seriously. His fierce look was strangely attractive, as if he just turned more handsome just by being more manly.
-Always ready to face any adversity- Murakumo stand up to the man defiant of her destiny. She was proud and wanted to remain like that even in her last moments.
-We can endure this- Hatsuharu took a step forward waiting for the worst. She was at first scared but now after looking at the serious admiral, she come to accept her fault.
-Then do you know what is this? - The admiral pulls out the object he was carrying around. It was big and nasty, hard and ready to cut through anything with enough force.
-Two big sharp blades joined together- Hatsuharu answered to what she sees in front of her.
-They are just big scissors… now what? - Murakumo was mad watching the big pair of blades, they look almost new.
-Well Murakumo… you see this lawn needs a little cut to be in real shape- The commander of the base started to talk in a slow voice, as if he was enjoying the words coming out of his mouth.
-You can't be serious… Admiral there is only two of us here and the training field is really big- Hatsuharu tried to complain as the task he was asking was really hard for two girls.
-I'm quite serious…- The admiral gives the pair of scissors to the purple haired girl that remained in silence for a few seconds.
-Fine admiral, but I hope you remember this- Hatsuharu said deeply, she was very serious as the task was almost impossible for only two of them. She turned back and walk into the field slowly.
-I will...- The man pulled out another pair of scissors and showed it to Murakumo.
-Come on give me that! - The silver haired girl was so mad that he took it by force from the hands of the admiral and runs away a few meters. She rushed and bend over to cut the grass as fast as she can.
-Hey Murakumo! Nice view! - The admiral was admiring how the sea breeze lift up her skirt, showing her pantyhose and even more…
-Sh-Shut up! stupid admiral! - Murakumo went from being angry to ashamed and to angry again in just a few seconds. She picked up a small rock next to her feet and threw it to the Admiral.
It was a critical shot.
The admiral felt that the world spins around for a second and then everything went black. He didn't really realize what hit him because he was spacing out imagining things, so when he wakes up a few moments later he was still in the middle of the field and around her were the three girls in the base.
-He woke up! - said a soft voice he identified as Hatsuharu. He was still dizzy and a sudden headache appeared in him.
-Are you alright admiral? - He could hear the voice of Mamiya around.
-Yeah i´m fine… What happened? - the admiral recovered his senses and took his hand to his forehead. It felt swollen and sharp pain started to arise, then he realizes he was lying on the grass.
-Nothing happened but please forgive me! - Murakumo sit down next to him. She looked really scared and even looks like she cried a bit before.
-My head hurts…- The commander took his hat off to realize the pain increases.
-Yes Admiral, rocks hurt- Hatsuharu left a small laugh as Murakumo felt like her was over.
-Rocks? - The man didn't understand her as he got no memory of what happened, however he was really lucky to only pass out and that his head was still attached to his neck.
-Here Admiral, please eat something it will help you recover faster- Mamiya bring some food and offer a rice ball to the wounded man. She was preparing the lunch at that time, when the two girls entered really fast and scared.
-Thanks- he accepted and started to eat slowly as every time he moves his jaw, the pain in his forehead appeared again.
-I'm sorry! - Murakumo put her forehead on the grass asking for forgiveness.
-Fine… but you got to finish the field today- the admiral didn't understand most of it, but if something happened it may have been an accident.
-Today! Fine it will be done- She stand up with a slight smile on her face, even if she didn't say it she was really grateful that nothing worse happened.
-We shall go too- Hatsuharu bowed a little and returned to the field where both girls started to cut the grass again.
-Don't worry admiral, I´ll watch over them for you. You should go and rest for a while- Mamiya said concerned about the man's health, it appears it was nothing but a contusion yet it would be better for him to rest for a while.
-Thanks… But first I got to welcome whoever arrives today- The admiral reincorporates and stand up slowly. He put his navy hat on and realize that midday was close.
-Fine then, but don't push yourself too much alright? - The girl smiled at the admiral and offered him another rice ball.
-Don't worry I'll be fine- He took the food with him and walk away. His head was a bit fuzzy but nothing too serious, however his forehead was red. As the time closes in he ate the rice ball and felt much better as if it got some magic within it.
And so the minutes passed as he waits for the arrival of the next worker that HQ promised.
So when he sees at the distance that a figure was approaching, so then again he went to meet the person before their arrival at the entrance.
As he walks the admiral realizes that the person that was sent was a girl with long pink hair. She was using a sailor suit with a blue and red skirt.
-Good Day Admiral! - The girl suddenly yelled at the man followed with a big smile, she was clearly happy about being there.
-Good day- The admiral welcomed the girl, who was only carrying a backpack. No more boxes of supplies or fairies were there.
-My name is Akashi. Very pleased to meet you! - She is a very enthusiastic girl with lots of energy and a good attitude. The admiral was pleased to watch her salute in respect.
- Welcome to Island H- The man said the name with some conflict, as he thought this base was far from being close to the abyssal. At the same time, it is a new base with lots of possibilities to become a naval district and turn into an advanced naval point.
-Yes commander, I was eager to get here. I heard this base was new and that it needed some help with their factory. I'm specialized in repairs, but I was chosen to help out with the overall improvement of this base- She explained the duty she was commissioned for. She sounds happy saying what she does best.
-Yes, please. That should be a great help here. There are already some fairies at the factory but… they are not very skilled alone- The admiral explained as they continued to walk to the entrance.
-There are fairies? How many? - She asked with some curiosity, because having more helping hands should be great.
-Four fairies… why? - The man answered as if he didn't realize the number of fairies in the base.
-Well in order to create weapons, to improve ships and repair the damaged outfits, we´ll need more- She explained again that part of her job was to supervise the fairy workers, that even if small were quite effective, yet not as fast as expected.
-More fairies?... Damn my head- The admiral felt a sudden pain in his forehead. He thought that four would be enough but it appears he will need to wait even more time to produce enough weapons to fight the abyssal army.
-Admiral, you need repairs? Have you been damaged somewhere? - Akashi suddenly started to check upon the admiral and his health as if he was another ship girl. She started to inspect his uniform, then his arms and finally his face.
-I´m fine… just a headache- He put his hand on his forehead and press a little as the pain returned in the worst moment.
-Your forehead is red…- Akashi watched the admirals wound. It wasn't something too serious but it must hurt quite a lot.
-It's nothing bad, don't worry- He tried to forget about his pain so he pressed his thumb harder and even if it hurt like hell, he keeps his cool just to show he was fine.
-If you say so…- Akashi was not very convinced about his act, but she didn't push it.
-You were saying? - The man wanted to return to the topic of the base and the fairies.
-Well… with four I´ll only be able to create at the most one weapon per day- Akashi started to count the hours and the amount of work she could do. It wasn't a really big base yet and the fact that it was new should make the production even slower.
-Well… it's not that of a great concern for us. You see, there's only two destroyers in this anchorage- The admiral said with a bit of shame, as he was commander of only three people at the moment.
-Two!?... I mean, I heard this base was new but only two ships on the fleet…- Akashi was surprised as she was expecting at least a full fleet already in the base. It was then when she realized that the base was strangely silent, as the only true sound in the background was the sound of the waves crashing at the bay.
-Well for now that's all for now, there was an incident at headquarters and that delayed many things. Guess they will send more personnel pretty soon- The admiral explained the situation he was passing through and the letter he received.
-So how about start by developing some outfits for those two- He tried to make the situation look good at least a bit, for there is real job to do.
-Who are those two destroyers? - Akashi questioned feeling restless, knowing now that there will be weapons to create and ships to repair.
-Destroyer Hatsuharu and special type destroyer Murakumo- He answered saying their names and type. He felt that it really wasn't that big having just two ships under his care, but at least is better than nothing.
-Well destroyer outfits are not that hard. There may be some around the base, at the launching area- She explained in her own experience, as there are some basic outfits used for training that can be improved into real ones.
-You think so?... well I haven't checked out yet… I mean there's still a lot around here I haven't seen- He said realizing his own words, because he didn't get the time to really check upon every building of the base.
-Wanna come with me Admiral? I mean, I need your authorization anyway to enter the underground launching area… aaaaand I'm new around here, so be a gentlemen and show me the factory and the base please!- She showed a lot of energy and a bit of interest in the man, she wanted to know him better now that the chance showed up.
-You are right. Fine lady Akashi, we shall first see the factory, and from there we can go to the launching area… I think its bit ahead of the docks near it- The admiral said in a polite way, trying to his best to look like a gentleman or at least he tried.
-Thank you very much! - Akashi felt happy again and walked close beside the admiral.
-It's good to have a young commander for a change, I mean there are many old men around the main headquarters… I almost felt I was rusting just by looking at them- Akashi felt shivers remembering how many of the highest in rank are elderly people. Even if she was always treated politely and respectfully, she couldn't enjoy being in a boring place. That's why she transferred a few times before being sent to island H.
-It's not good to talk ill of the elders, I mean they are wise and also great strategists after all. But still being sent to this abandoned island isn't so great for a change- The admiral tried to honor his superiors and to keep thinking of them as wise people.
-You are kidding me! Of course it is! It's amazing to be in such a place. I think being able to create a new place to call home is really nice- She said happier than before, as the other places she visited before were already big enough with little to repair.
-You sound very excited about this place- The man couldn't believe her words as he keeps thinking this place is more like an abandoned place where rejects are send as punishment.
-Sure I am! - Her strong and honest answer left no doubts about what was on her mind.
The two of them arrived at the factory, just to be received by a very slow and dizzy fairy, who was half-sleep. She waved at Akashi and tried to salute the admiral, but fell sleep in her place. Akashi took her in her arms and place her in the closest work table, as expected all four have been trying to build something again but it's all messed up.
-Poor fairies, trying to build things without blueprints it's really hard- Akashi felt sorry for the little ones. She knew how difficult could be to build and design something from scraps.
-You really need those? I thought they were needed only for special ships and weapons- The admiral remembered hearing once that blueprints where needed for advanced remodeled outfits and top notch equipment.
-Yes admiral… buuut some of the most basics are also needed to manufacture a single twelve centimeter gun mount- She said feeling weird revealing something so basic to the admiral, but it's natural for officers not knowing the pain and hard work that happens at every weapon factory… can't start thinking about the difficulty of creating special ammunition.
-I see… Well maybe there are some blueprints around here- He had hope to find at least some of the basic weaponry and support.
-I hope so. If not, it would take a long time and resources to design new ones- She really wanted to find at least something useful lying around.
-I'll have it in count- The man tried to remember if he read something about the blueprints in his office and the many papers about the base.
The two of them agreed to look for the blueprints after they checked the launch area. And so they left the factory from the other side and went to the docks. The place was big, but was also left unfinished, as there was an empty space with some measures and marks to a possible expansion.
-This is quite small…. I wonder if they don't get the chance to made docks for more fleets- The man said disappointed with such view, as he wanted to have a combined fleet fast enough.
-Don't worry Admiral, with me around here you'll be able to get at least four docks and four fleets with some time and dedication- Akashi was proud of her ability to repair and improve, so doing a simple thing would not be so hard to her.
-I'll be happy to see that- the man felt he could trust her words. And so he felt that with her aid the improvement of the base increased a hundred percent.
Akashi and the admiral walk to through a long corridor that leads below the ground, the man turned on some lights and suddenly realized how much they have walked into the building.
-Strange, this area is bigger than usual…- Akashi felt strange inside the complex. It felt like they went inside the ground and below the base after passing through the corridor. But now that they reach the floor she turned back to realize that the passage was inclined in a weird angle, so they never realized they were walking downward.
-You think so?... well it's my first time around one of this so I don't know how big they are supposed to be- The man saw a big opening in front of the passage that showed a big empty space. All the walls and ceiling were made from steel; the floor was polished rock that looked dustier that anything in the base.
-Really your first time!... I guess I'm lucky to be with you then. I know how this work, but the length and size of it maybe means that they launch a lots of ships from here- Akashi was happy to be with the admiral at such moment. The monstrous size was nowhere to be imagined judging by the look of the base. There were ramps and lines of flowing water, making the place look eerie as they seem to be flowing nonstop even from before the admiral first arrived.
-Well I guess a few years ago this base got more life than now. This base was rebuilt not so long ago- The man said and a bit of melancholy was felt in the air. He remembered that the island was better known for the massive abyssal attack than any other thing.
-You mean… I'm sorry for those people- Akashi let a sigh and remembered she heard a rumor of a base that got entirely destroyed by a surprise attack.
-It was inevitable. I don't know the details but not much of the original base remained in place, but as this is underground level, it appears it didn't suffer much damage- The admiral tried to think of the most logical explanation, as the place didn't really felt like it suffered damage or if there were any need for repairs.
-Yes that is what it seems- Akashi started to explore the area looking for something useful. She went to the launching area and move a few levers and some chains appeared from the ceiling catching something on the bottom of the flowing water and then pull them revealing some weird outfits.
-Anyway commander, even if this place wasn't damaged back then, it appears there are no outfits in good conditions, only scrapped parts- The pink haired girl felt sad for a moment, as she identified the pieces of metal that the chains brought.
-Scrapped parts? - The admiral walked next to her, as she was examining and removing a piece from the metal scraps.
-Yes, it appears that whatever happened in the incident hit them really hard… Look! This was supposed to be an Anti-Air gun, now its smashed beyond recognition- She showed what appears to be an eight-centimeter high-angle gun, turned know into a pair of twisted metal plates.
"Wondered what happened that day…" The admiral couldn't stop his mind to imagine some nightmarish scenarios where thousands of deep monsters appeared out of the ocean in the night, giving everyone a terrible and swift death.
-It's Alright Admiral. Guess I´ll just have to work harder to develop new outfits- Akashi felt defeated, as she would now work the double amount of time to bring out new outfits and weapons for the ship girls.
-Fine we can leave now- Akashi turned back into the passage wanting to leave before watching more scraps that have suck bad memories printed inside.
-Hmm. Wait is there supposed to be a second underground level- The commander asked as a weird door appear to be on the other side of the launching area.
-But that should be underwater Admiral- Akashi tried to reason with him, but the man walked to the door anyway, leaving her no choice but to follow him.
-So this door leads to the bottom of the sea? - He asked in front of what appear to be a steel door, probably three meters tall. It appears to be locked and got a security panel next to it, however it was turned off.
-Probably the cave is deeper in this side- Akashi wondered how this place was built in the first place, because they would need to put such a big effort and resources building in suck a place.
-Its stocked… or maybe locked from the other side- The admiral pushed the door, but nothing happened. He tried to turn on the panel, but was be broken.
-You can't lock a door like this that easily… It's quite old and must have a lot of mechanisms to be completely sealed off- Akashi recognized that it was a very suspicious looking door, as it looks more like one of those that were used in bank vaults.
-Guess it's just too old and rusty. But I think its suspicious that is here…- The admiral realized the same thing as Akashi, because such a big security door would not be around one launching area.
-Come with me Admiral. Help me with the door, let's try to unlock it by force! - Akashi finally watched a small detail that would help them open the door quite easily.
-Seems impossible, but I guess there is no choice- The task was impossible, to open that door they would need some explosives strong enough to open a hole in a mountain.
The man stands next to Akashi and then they pulled in the same direction, it was really heavy and it felt like it would never move an inch, but somehow the door made a clicking sound and started to open.
-Yes it worked! - Akashi yelled in victory as her sharp view was useful. She realized that there was a gap between the door and the wall.
-But how can it be? - The man was amazed at the ability of her partner, because he didn't think such a simple thing would work at all.
-That's because the door was half locked… it appears whoever last used it didn't close it correctly- It appears her idea was correct and that someone, probably a worker, didn't actually knew how the door was supposed to be closed.
There was a sudden change in the air when the door was opened, as the passage that appeared in front was going into a lower floor. Both entered the new passage, this one made a few turns and went even deeper than expected. As they walked a few lights turned on, as it reacted to the movement.
This long road lead to another open space, yet this time it appeared that the metal in the walls stayed in the passage, so every wall, ceiling and floor was carven in the rock. In the middle of the big room there was only one big hole with water in it.
-Amazing… I wonder if you can reach the bottom of the ocean from here- Akashi run to the center to appreciate the weird looking circle of water.
-You think so… Well maybe this base was older, you know before the abyssal first attack- The admiral walked behind her. This space was really empty, and no other thing apart from a few lights in the ceiling were to be found.
-I guess they deployed submarines or something from here- the only real explanation he could think of at the time, watching the deep blue water in front of him.
-Submarines to the bottom of the ocean… well I think that's a good theory- Akashi couldn't think of something else, it would be strange for a naval base to have two different sets of launching areas, even if they think of submarines, however judging from the place it may be some kind of secret escape route of a really old naval base.
-Anyway this area will remain an off-limits area, this hole is quite dangerous as we don't know what's inside- The admiral didn't like the idea of remaining in the same place for too much longer, the air was thin and the surroundings were hot.
-I guess it will be like that for now- Akashi resigned to the idea of leaving too. Even if she wanted to investigate the area with more detail, it could be dangerous doing it alone.
-We are lucky that there are no sights of abyssal ships around the island- The admiral felt relief when he turned away from the water, as if he felt that some abyssal would have appeared in the same moment.
-Guess they are not interested or they still think it's still destroyed- Akashi tried to theorize her belief, because it was knowing that the waters around Island H were still peaceful.
-Who knows… let's get going. It's hard to breath in this place- the admiral turned back and returned through the passage.
-Off we go admiral! - Akashi walk fast to reach his side, then the two of them pulled the door and close it, even if it didn't close completely, it appears that it needed the security panel to be completely sealed off.
So the Admiral returned to the upper ground, returning to the base, closely followed by Akashi. So they backtrack into the factory where everything should work faster.
-It's been a good day of exploration admiral, but I think it's time for me to build a thing or two in the factory- The pink haired girl felt happy to find something unique of the island and the base, but she need to start to work if she wants to take advantage of the time left in that day.
-Sure, however the fairies are not around- The admiral looked around and saw no one around.
-Oh come on really! - Akashi wanted some help and started to look for them all around.
-Fairies? Fairies! - She started asking for them, but she find them sleeping so comfy that it would be a crime to wake them up.
-They are sleeping again! - She returned to the admiral, complaining about the little girls.
-Can't blame them, they have been working since they first arrived- He said what he saw the last two days, even if they are not very good by themselves, they didn't give up, so he can give them some time to rest.
-Fine… Then you can give me a hand Admiral! - Akashi asked for help to the man, that immediately tried to think of a way to escape.
-I have things to do…- He answered fast and turned around, he adjusts his hat wanting to leave as fast as he can.
-In a base with two ships and no weapons… Really? - Akashi couldn't help to question him, it was an obvious answer that he was not busy at the moment.
-Fine I don't have anything to do at the moment… But I'm not a skilled mechanic- he was caught and in silence accepted his fate.
-I knew it! - Akashi yells in success, as now the admiral would be under her command for a while…
-You can still be my assistant and perhaps learn a thing or two in the process- She offered him a job, now that there are lots of spaces and perhaps the only day Akashi could feel high above everyone… and being commander for a day… at least kind of.
-Am I being demoted?.…- The commander felt how his position of power was in danger.
-Come on Admiral, it's just for today I promise- Akashi promised the man that it would be only for that day, after all she is no position to demote her superior nor anyone at all.
-Fine I can help you with this- The admiral accepted, so he took his hat, coat and his white gloves off and put them in the near table.
-Yes I got an admiral! - Akashi got so excited that she took the man by the arm and pulled him into the interior of the factory.
"What the…" The reaction of the girl was unexpected and so he couldn't stop her.
They both started by retrieving the resources needed, a big deal taking in count there was steel that is really heavy even in small quantities. After that the designing process started, so after a small time Akashi started to draw what appears to be parts of an outfit, that armor-like set that help fleet girls sail in the sea and fight the abyssal back.
She was really fast doing her job, as if she remembers every measure and detail of the outfits, so when that was done she give the admiral the job to start the furnace and melt the metal. It wasn't that hard, press a few buttons as Akashi said, and it started working. Now her temporal boss threw some metal scraps and look for a mold to cast the first parts.
She was fast to manufacture pieces, so much that the man was amazed at her skills, even more when she started to join and weld those metal parts. While working Akashi explained the process of manufacturing weapons and ammunition, how to properly use the blueprints he could get and even how every outfit can be remodeled into a new one when the user was ready.
The admiral tried his best to help the mechanic girl, he started to realize how complex is the weapon production, it's not just to use some random ingredients and it will magically appear. There is a need of many things, the most important being the workforce. He started to appreciate and enjoy this time with Akashi, thinking high of her.
The first model was around being finished, or at least that was what he imagined, but there was still the need to polish and screw a few parts. The assignments where long and appeared to be endlessly, so the hours passed.
Afterwards Akashi and the admiral ended laying on the floor all wet covered in sweat.
-Wasn't it exciting Admiral? - Akashi sounded exhausted as she made a lot of effort, it hurt a little at first but she did enjoy it a lot, especially the second time even if she did most of the job.
-I'm really tired and hungry- the admiral was all worn out, he was expecting to do it one time but then doing it again left him without strength, however he finds it really good, even if it was his first time doing all that.
-Alright! Then we should eat and give it a rest for today's great success- Akashi stand up with a bit of effort, even if her stomach hurt with all she got to endure. But in the end it was worth it, as the team constructed two new outfits ready to be armed and used by the destroyers.
-Let´s go- The man stand up and took his coat, put his hat and freshen up a little. He leads the way to where Mamiya is. It was late, the sun was no longer in the sky covering the base in darkness.
-Admiral what happened? - Mamiya was concerned when he saw the man enter the dining room. But when the Akashi entered behind him, she realized that he pushes himself too much again.
-Long story… but I'm fine don't worry- The man felt like he was dying, his legs were failing and all he could do was sit down in a chair and wait for food.
-Good night! I'm Akashi Nice to meet you! - Akashi was feeling tired too, but she introduces herself anyway. Mamiya welcomed her and didn't ask anymore, she went to the kitchen and prepared something for both of them to dine.
Mamiya came out the kitchen with two plates of curry. It smelled pretty tasty and a bit spicy, so when the man smelled it, he started to eat in an automatic way, same as Akashi. Like some healing magic, he felt how his tiredness was slowly disappearing and he recovered his energy.
In that moment both Hatsuharu and Murakumo suddenly entered the dining room, they were all worn out. Their knees were green, and their clothes covered with grass.
-Are you two alright? - Mamiya asked concerned that both didn't much that day, as they wanted to finish cutting the field.
-Yeah, Yeah I'm fine… Mission accomplished- Murakumo sit down on a chair and felt like all the strength left inside here was gone. She was really tired and hungry and her body was about to break.
-We…We overcome your punishment…- Hatsuharu was barely in feet, so she almost drops herself on the table, only to find the chair next to her partner.
The admiral immediately stands up and went to the kitchen, where he asked for something special for the two starving girls. Mamiya worked really fast and prepared a plate with double ration of curry and rice.
-Good job girls. Thanks for your hard job! - He personally delivered the order and thanked the two of them, he smiles thinking he really think they take the punishment so seriously. But this shows how the two of them are reliable.
-We thank you- Hatsuharu felt really good when she heard those words, she starts to eat slowly but happy.
-I'll take it…- Murakumo on the contrary blushed and take the plate, eating it as fast as she can.
The man felt satisfied and leave the dining room after thanking Mamiya for her extraordinary food, Akashi did the same telling her that she wanted to learn someday the secrets of her food. As Mamiya stayed with the two destroyers taking care of them.
-So what now? - Akashi asked the admiral.
-You can choose your room- He said again, in his accustomed voice as a routine.
-Really?... fine I will be somewhere around here and the factory- She was looking at the different building in the vicinity.
-Then stay in the same building as Mamiya- The admiral showed her the way to the small apartment building.
-Great! I'll be there then… And your admiral, are you around here? - She asked curiously again, as she really liked to learn all details about the things she liked.
-Yes, right across the road. That building over there- The man pointed to where his room is supposed to be.
-Hmm I see… Well you are dismissed for today, thanks for all your help, go and rest. If you want to help me again in the factory, you are always welcome my assistant- Somehow she looked happier now that before. So now she thanks again the man for his help and how kind he was.
-Assistant… Yeah I´ll remember it. Good night Akashi- The man didn't liked the idea of demoting himself again, but he didn't mind to pay a visit to her daily, as she was someone that will help him a lot.
-Good Night Admiral! - She waved her hand and felt that she was really amazing for once in her life. Akashi went out and chose a room next to Mamiya, as she was also a noncombatant.
The Admiral was tired, the pain in his forehead returned now that everything was finished, but it wasn't important. He just entered his room and fall on his bed, sleeping almost immediately after a long day of work.