It's been seven months since I started playing Kancolle, many things happened and mostly of it inspire me to write this. This is strongly based on my own fleet so here are the first girls of mine to show I´m not lying xD
I reveal a little of the next ships to appear in the story you may start wondering who will they be.
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I got this ships first so this also applies to the order they introduce themselves, however Yuudachi don't appear even if her number was between 12 and 20, because I use her in modernization as I confused her with Murasame… I was a young and dumb Admiral the first months, also the difference in numbers is caused by the multiple copies of Hatsuharu an Murakumo that appear in the first levels…
I'll be using this order for this fanfic, those hidden will change a bit in the order or not appear at all for "reasons" that sometime in the future I or the same story will reveal.
The admiral woke up early only to discover that it rained during the night. His window got some droplets that slowly fall to the ground. It was only yesterday when two destroyers got to the base and finally saw them at the sea doing what they knew best. He was satisfied with the results, he knew that soon enough all will join the battle for the ocean, but until then he still got time to prepare.
He prepared for the day but instead of going to his office he went to the training yard, now clear of tall grass and weeds.
"Hope this place will be of some use from now on" The man thought how he could improve the ways of training. He knew that these girls are strong, however every soldier can improve even further, perhaps even he can use this place as well. This place would be useful to improve both speed, stamina and perhaps even accuracy. There were not many things out here, a few benches and a road alongside the lake.
-Good morning Admiral! – A loud voice could be heard across the yard behind him.
-It's you Shiratsuyu- The man turned back to greet the girl, she was looking pretty well even early in the morning.
-Of course, nice to know you remember the name of the first ship- She seems to be happy with that small detail. Since yesterday the man realized how much she refers to herself as the number one ship, perhaps part of her personality.
-That's seems unlikely – He needed to know every name of the girls she is in charge of after all. Even when the place is full of more ships and people, he will likely try to remember everyone´s name.
-Whatcha doing this early admiral? Looking to be the best of the navy? - Shiratsuyu suddenly caught interest in the man, he was his superior and the one that will command her. She wanted to know a bit more of him.
-Just looking around the training grounds… but I guess they already told you about this place- He didn't mind that Murakumo or Hatsuharu give them a tour of the base after they all leave the docks.
-Yes, Hatsuharu reminded me that she cleaned this place and prepare it for use and told me how lovely you can be... Even then I wanted to see how big it really was…- She approached the admiral and felt full of energy as always.
-Guess it's kind of big… they did a great job- Perhaps he overreacted with that punishment, it was a big hunk of land that they clean.
-It seems so, however I would have done an even greater job, after all I'm the number one. Anyway commander Ill be starting my morning training… I wonder how many laps can I run around this big lake? – She said with pride again, quite like her straightforward personality she continues with her steps.
-Well I´ll find out now… see ya later Admiral- She wave at the man and start to run. Shiratsuyu seems like the type of girl that is always full of energy, a bit naïve and quite honest.
-Sure, enjoy yourself Shiratsuyu…- Perhaps the man misjudged at first, even if she is a bit annoying with all those self-references, she is quite responsible and devoted to her abilities.
The man watch again the lake and return to the central office. He wanted to make a report of his first week in the base and how things were going. He wasn't far from the building and reach it in a matter of minutes, so after he enter to his office he started to write in his trusty notebook.
-Good Morning- The beauty with glasses knocked the door and entered afterwards. She brings a few folders with her.
-Good day Ooyodo- He greet the girl and keep on writing a few more words.
-I'm here to report that the installation of the new communication equipment is done… also the new kitchen is complete and some food supplies have been moved to this new location- She took out one report and put it on the desk, after that she walked out and after a few minutes returned with a plate.
-Admiral, I have completed the breakfast prep. I tried putting rice-bread in the miso! – She revealed the dish, common but good for eating at this time in the morning. She put it on the desk next to the admiral, she wasn't a great cook but she tried at least the best she could.
-Wow thanks but you didn't need to do this- The man said in surprise, not only she gave him a report but also prepared him breakfast... Guess she cook it in the meantime before she came to his office.
-But It's my duty Admiral. I wish to be of use in any way I can while I'm around- She sound a bit embarrassed at first but then reaffirms her position in the fleet.
-By the way Admiral, is it fine to test the new device today?... Akashi already have the installation parts for the outfits so they can be of use whenever you are ready, I will appreciate your favor- She asked and explained the situation. After the kitchen was installed Akashi went to help her and then accepted to craft the remote devices that the ship girls would use.
-Sure, we can put it to test later when the new ship arrives- The man was pretty convinced that it would work, however he would need to test it with the most girls she could at the same time.
-I understand, I´ll be in the communication room getting all things ready- She was visibly happy so after a bow in respect she went to the door again.
-I´ll be there later, thanks for your hard work Ooyodo- The admiral told her showing her a smile. He didn't get to think that now that he was in charge of the base he could talk so easily with the girl ships.
-I´m flattered Admiral, but Akashi helped around a lot, so be sure to thank her too later- She waited at the door and explained she could not take all the credit. She, however use the kitchen for the first time, and already got a flag raised on the man… or at least that's what one may think.
-I´ll do it, thanks- The man said, after Ooyodo left the room he ate the soup she prepared. The taste was quite good or perhaps he was really hungry, anyway he continued his first report and added Ooyodo´s notes.
Now that things were going how it was supposed to be since the first day, he could finally start thinking of an actual strategy and how exactly will he move his fleet in the nearby waters. He already knew that somehow the abyssal got information quickly and sometimes even were one step ahead of what the navy planned.
Perhaps they got information with the use of submarines or scouts, but to be able to predict and best even the most seasoned of the admirals was something not to be underestimated. The enemies were large in numbers but also got a very good coordination and tactics, sometimes acting as if they were all one single being.
Stories of their achievements were known, more about how easily they defeated the strongest navy at the moment with their surprise attacks. Even if the Americans got really good old ships, it was until they were actually defeated that they stand a chance against the abyssal, irony at its best. However, that's how Japan got their ships too, those long lost warships returned to fight this new enemy of the world.
-Well it's time to go- He interrupted his thoughts to return to his duties. There are still a lot to remember of the old days and how this new enemy changed the world entirely. The man stands up, arrange his notes and leave his office, only to find two girls outside waiting for him.
-Good day Murakumo- He salute his first ship as she was already waiting for him. It was strange to find her this way since she doesn't seem to like being nearby him in the office.
-Seems like a new member has joined the fleet… early again and already in the wharf- She said with her same angry voice, he couldn't tell if she was mad or somehow jealous.
-Really? Thanks I´ll go to welcome her- He said thinking that again the next girl in his fleet arrive with her own outfit and ready to fight.
-There's two of them… more annoying rain arrived- The voice of the other girl suddenly appeared and again she seem to be really angry by the girls that arrived.
-Hatsuharu? – He didn't think how much she despised the Shiratsuyu class, but he still thinks that somehow her past should be involved. The purple haired girl suddenly take the admiral by the arm and start walking beside him much to his surprise.
-Lets go commander, you need to be careful with all this new girls lying around…- Hatsuharu grasp him like she didn't want to deliver him to this new ships.
-O-Of course its not like we care about you or something- Murakumo didn't waste any time and with a little doubt at first also took the arm of the admiral.
All three walked side by side, and sometimes it was difficult for him as he was taller than the other two, but somehow all three managed to get to the wharf fast enough.
-Their sisters are already here...- Murakumo realize that both Shiratsuyu and Shigure were also waiting nearby and all together went to welcome the new partners.
-Give us a break…- Hatsuharu couldn't stand the idea that she was suddenly surrounded by more Shiratsuyu class ships.
-Hi, I'm Yuudachi, a Shiratsuyu-class destroyer. Nice to meet you!- The first of the two blond girls step in front of the man and introduced herself. She was green eyed and got a small ribbon on top of her head
-Yes ye~s! I'm the Shiratsuyu-class destroyer 'Murasame'! Everyone, nice to meet you! – Hazel eyes and golden blonde also introduced herself with more energy in her words.
-Shiratsuyu, Shigure! It's good to see you again- She said to her sisters that walked to them to greet them more close.
-Finally Poi! I'm with my sisters- Yuudachi jumped right into her sisters and bowed in respect and then all laugh together.
-Hello commander we were transferred here from the south sea- Murasame and Yuudachi bowed to the admiral and also smile showing how they were really happy to finally reunite with their family.
-And of course Poi! We are really happy to be here with our sisters- Yuudachi surround her sisters with her arms and all hug each other, as they were finally together again, acting on the same fleet.
-We are the third and four ships of the Shiratsuyu Class. Aren't all the Rainy destroyers stylish? - Murasame look at the puzzled man, perhaps he couldn't understand how big their love was, as he didn't have any brothers or sisters to relate to. As an only child he was kind of jealous of this scene.
-Of course you all are- However the admiral thinks of this as a golden opportunity, as they were sisters perhaps they would fight better together as they knew each other.
-Hmm, this is greeaat- Yuudachi felt really good that she almost forgot about the cargo they got for the admiral.
-We also bring more food supplies as we are great in transport runs! - Murasame showed a big supply container. It was half open and looked more like an old ship, and right on top of it were at least five fairies waving their small hands to the admiral.
-Perfect, I was wondering when will they send more to the base- He almost felt as if his heart melted watching how he finally got what was needed to finally be called an admiral of a fleet.
-They also give us more fairies Poi! to help with the base and the factory- Yuudachi pulled the big container and all those little fairies jump on top of her hanging from her clothes or hair, she didn't mind though.
-So four rainy sisters are here? - Murakumo couldn't believe why the navy could have sent ships from the same class to the same base, normally they would all be in different ones, as having a variety of ships would be better.
-Ugh… More rain…- Hatsuharu couldn't stand the idea and said this in a derogatory way, she was not happy knowing how all these imposters were here instead of her real sisters.
-Yes. Poi! Only two more and this will be our base Poi! - Yuudachi lash out those words, and she was telling the truth as only two rainy sisters remained be reassigned to this base, Harusame and Samidare. Hatsuharu was furious but somehow she managed to remain close to the admiral, and instead pressed herself against him as he blushed a bit because he was feeling something through his clothes.
-Well since all of you are here, I can finally form a fleet. But first there I want to a new device, so all of you get into the factory and talk to Akashi, she will install what's needed- The admiral said in a hurry, as he wanted to test what was needed for that day, even more if this device was useful he would have an advantage against other bases.
-Off we go commander; I'll be the first to get that installed- Shiratsuyu took the lead and start running to the factory, she already knew the location as she and Shigure explore the base last night.
-Wait Poi! Not fair you always run before us Shiratsuyu- Yuudachi and Murasame followed her, they were used to the straightforward personality of her sister and didn't lose the chance to give her some fight.
-Thanks commander well go there quickly- Shigure speak softly and calm as always, she part ways and run to reach her sisters.
-Geez… guess there is no choice- Murakumo walked not so convinced by this test, afterwards Hatsuharu leave too in silence, and both walked to the factory with no haste.
"Guess I'll have to talk with her later…" The man imagined that Hatsuharu was somehow really disappointed with those new ships for some reason, but they were all part of the fleet now and he need that all girls reach good terms in order to fight and follow orders correctly. He then returns to the main office and went to the last room on the first floor, were the communication room was located.
-Ooyodo the fleet is finally complete; six girls are at the factory getting ready- The admiral enter the room where the black haired beauty was already waiting. She got a big pair of headphones and some notes beside the screen.
-Those are great news Admiral. Let me get this ready, you can watch their movements from here- She adjust some buttons and more some wires to get the device working. It appeared to be more complicated that he thought at first, now that at least fifty wires were attached to many other parts of the base radar. The screen was a big rectangle of about twenty inches, that showed the map of the island and some points that appear inside it. This map also included thirty nautical miles of the water around the island.
-Amazing, so I can give them orders from here? - The commander awed to the now complete device, it appeared to be even bigger than he remembers, somehow the screen was larger, but he thought that perhaps Akashi find this one somewhere in the base.
-Sure you can, however I don't think they will hear you in the middle of battle. Also its hard to tell where they'll be going at the sea, while our radar can track their movements and position, perhaps the luck will choose where they'll go – Ooyodo explained how this device should work in theory, it was able to track their movements in real time and also transmit information to them, however it would be hard to send anything once a battle started as there would be a lot of noise making impossible for the girls to hear his voice. Also as the sea is big and there wasn't any kind of satellite image as most of them were unusable, it would prove hard to tell them which way to follow without danger.
-I see, well at least I can tell them when to retreat or keep on advancing- The admiral was the one in charge of them and he would choose whether the fleets would keep their way into the enemy or retreat to recover and fight another day.
-Of course, and that will be really important, so please always consider their chances against the enemies- Ooyodo reminded him of this important point, as she didn't want to repeat the tragedy that happened long ago in this same island. They were unique after all and only one of them lives in the world, so when one dies, it's all over. Only the abyssal got copies to expend somehow, but it appears that this only applies to their common mute ships, as the big ones are unique too…
-Sure I will. They are my fleet now I will never leave them alone- He said with conviction. This man would not abandon any of his girls, he rather dies first than seeing them fall like many he saw before…
-Fine then, can we start this operation? – Ooyodo believe his words as he looks like a promising officer, one that should guide them to victory if needed.
-Let's start- He was firm in his choice of accepting this responsibility.
-Use this to talk to the fleet, you can try some formations or movements and watch them from here- Ooyodo took a headphone and give it to him and then invited him to sit next to her for both to look into the screen. The admiral put on the headphones, this also got a microphone inside so he could easily speak and the girls will hear him.
-Hello girls… can you hear me? - he tests the device and waited for them to answer.
-Oh commander I can hear you! I was the first to hear your voice of course- Shiratsuyu was the first to speak, as of course she was the first one to get the remote device installed.
-Goddammit I hate it, I-I can hear you speaking in my ear- Murakumo blushed immediately even if the admiral wasn't around as the sound was directed into her, just as if he was whispering in her ear.
-Poi? - Yuudachi tried in vain to find the admiral, she didn't seem to realize he was pretty far from them.
-Yeah! Good, great! – Murasame fired up and wanted to test the device at the sea immediately.
-We hear you loud and clear Admiral, please let us sail now before we go crazy over here- Hatsuharu was desperate to leave the factory, as she was the last one to get the device installed she got to endure the endless blabbering of Shiratsuyu.
-Can you hear me too Admiral? - Shigure calm voice could be heard perfectly even if she didn't speak out loud, it appears that the device also amplifies the voice of the girls. However, the important thing here is that this transmission was codified and could not be intercepted by the enemy, or at least that was supposed to be what it does.
-Good I can hear you all too. Get ready and go to the shore, let's start this exercise- The man ordered the girls and waited for all of them to be in the launching pads. He also was watching them as shiny red points on the screen.
-Go! - Once all of them were ready he gave the order to set sail, in that instant all of them were released into the bay.
-First start with the line ahead formation- He ordered the first thing to the new fleet, all girls doubt for a second but as they all heard him loud and clear they all form a perfect line or at least they tried. All four rainy sisters were coordinated but Hatsuharu didn't follow along very well and Murakumo seems to not care much for it.
-Fine it seems the sound is pretty good now- Ooyodo calibrate the noise in the background so only their voices should be heard, taking out possible static.
-Now go out the bay in a straight line and turn around when I tell you- The admiral give the next order as he wanted to know how far can the transmission reach.
-On our way commander! - Murasame took the lead this time and all the other followed her. They went straight and tried to keep going until they heard the man´s voice.
-Now girls turn left and use the double line, guess you can turn around faster like that- the next order still could be heard clear, all of them turn around and went to where the admiral told them.
-Sure Admiral, we can do it even faster! - Yuudachi tried to speed up as they all go near the island again now taking the lead.
-Until now it seems to be working pretty fine, we can track their movements and voice pretty easily now- The admiral was convinced that the device was pretty useful by now. He has been following their shiny positions in the radar as they all made.
-I see, well how about distance? - Ooyodo wanted to know how far will the signal travel without problems.
-Fleet turn around and go near the island to the rocks to the south, and round them as fast as you can. There is one white target in one of them, shoot at it if you can find it and the one that got it will get a present- The man wanted to test the abilities of the new girls, but also check how will the sound of battle would be.
-Are you sure Admiral? – Shigure asked politely as they were armed but didn't have to shot anything until now.
-Of course- The admiral replied and waited for them to reach their goal.
-This will be a piece of cake- Murakumo wanted to show off her skill as a special type destroyer and also win whatever the price would be.
-We wonder if we can shoot something else instead- Hatsuharu showed some interest now that she got permission to attack a target. Of course she was joking…
All the first fleet arrived fast to the rock filled waters, it would prove difficult to find out such a target without breaking the formation, but all of them try their best to keep going together, but watching everywhere.
-I wonder if we can really find it- Shigure doubt for a while as there were a lot of rocks in the area.
-Don't worry Shigure well shoot it down, Poi! - Yuudachi talk positive as she wanted to win something in her first day in the fleet.
-It appears we can we still hear them pretty clear- Ooyodo checked the sound and realize that they could still heard them easily, so maybe they will need to be even farther away to lost the transmission.
Suddenly shots are heard, explosions and the sound of the water splashing. Then the girls start to discuss between all of them.
-What happened? - The man asked worried that something wrong could have happened, but then a girl speaks apologizing.
-Aww Admiral I shot the wrong rock, Poi- Yuudachi was a bit impulsive and shoot a big piece of stone that got something shiny, however it was only an illusion of the sun.
-Don't worry we are all fine- Shigure assured to the man.
-Fine then, leave the target for later, now follow alongside the island and try to remain close to the coast- the man wanted to test now if the mountains of the island or the coast could make interference.
-Already done! - Shiratsuyu travel fast and close to the rocks and below many of them, but her voice could be heard clearly with no delay.
-Not even mountains disrupt the signal- Ooyodo was surprised, normally there would be some static with the sound, but this small device showed that can defeat even nature.
-Great then this is really good, no more need for a code- The admiral was happy as coding was specially a delicate matter, as the enemies sometimes have use this to their advantage and ambush the fleets.
-No more coding? - Shigure ask as she could still hear the admiral and Ooyodo´s voice too.
-Fine girls now one last test, keep on going and enter one of the caves in the north part of the island then you are free to return- He knew of the existence of this caves by the reports in his office. This was a big test, as most devices went useless below earth.
-Great now we'll be cave explorers- Hatsuharu didn't took the order very well but still do it anyway.
-You can be grumpy later Hatsuharu, I'll be the first to go into that caves! – Shiratsuyu try to encourage her partner even if it proves to be very hard.
-Just don't go in too deep only where there's water and be careful anyway- The man warned the girls, as they were humans after all, and they could find some kind of dangerous animal if they travel too deep.
-You worry too much Admiral! – Murasame was happy to accept the challenge.
All the fleet arrived to the north of the island, as expected there were a lot of caves, some small and others big enough for them to go in easily. Many of this caves were hard to travel so all of them choose the bigger one they could find and go inside as far as they could.
-This place is so dark, Poi! – Yuudachi compared the place as if it was night, but with no stars at all.
-We don't have any lights here Admiral but I can tell this is quite big- Hatsuharu was fast to tell the dimension of the cave, even in the darkness it could feel like a big part of the island was hollow.
-I wonder how deep this goes- Murakumo tried to look into the darkness with no avail, as there was nothing to see ahead. It was completely black, even the water was no longer visible.
-There is a weird sound in the transmission, but it appears we can still track them even below ground- Ooyodo noticed a weird signal as a bit of static or some white noise behind their voices, but it was expected to find this, after all they were below the radar reach.
-Fine, but I think it's enough of that cave for now, Girls can you hear me? Leave the cave and return here, good job- The admiral felt weird at that moment so he didn't want to lose more time there, and ordered for the fleet to leave the dark place.
-Well be returning soon Admiral- Shigure said with her pretty voice, it was strangely magical, as if she was like an angel.
-Finally we can leave this scary place Poi! –Yuudachi was the first to leave the cave, she was used to the night, but somehow she didn't feel prepared to be inside that place.
- Admiral. Operation succeeded- Ooyodo said and took off her headphones. She was pretty satisfied with the result of the test. Even if it was a simple one, it proves the efficiency of the new device and how powerful it was.
-This is still not an operation yet, but good job Ooyodo. It appears that this experimental device will greatly help the other bases- The admiral took off the headphones too and felt relieved, knowing that somehow they help the navy for the first time. He expects that this device would be mass produced and installed in every base.
-Thanks Admiral- Ooyodo was thankful now that her first assignment was complete.
-Guess we all can go to eat something when the fleet arrive- The admiral was hungry, even if at first looked like a fast mission, it took longer than he thought at first.
-Sure let's go- Ooyodo leave her seat with the admiral and both leave the office. They both waited for the girls to return and after greeting them and congratulate them in their first day as a fleet, all went to Mamiya. Now that many other fairies were around the base, perhaps her job could be easier or maybe even, as the numbers of people in the base was increasing.
It was the first day they all eat together in the same dining room, so there were many laughs and jokes, the man felt good knowing that this would be his fleet. Even Hatsuharu and Murakumo couldn't resist the good vibes around them and were a little nicer to her new partners. However, even if all were around only Akashi was missing, even the fairies were there too, so perhaps she remained in the factory working.
After a while the girls ended their food and went to the docks to recover after their first trip. Ooyodo returned to the communication room to make a report and Mamiya went to the kitchen to prepare the food for the next day. So the admiral was left alone, so he asks for a plate of food and went to the factory.
The place was empty as the fairies were out showing her new friends the base. It was quite dark, as only a few lights were on.
-Akashi? - The man say her name once and then repeat it again a few more times but there was no answer. He explores the place and after some minutes he find the pink haired girl sleeping, she was sit on a desk on top of some blueprints. At that moment the man realized how much she had been working, perhaps she worked since yesterday nonstop, first the new kitchen and then adapting and crafting the new remote devices…
It was late and soon enough will be sunset, however he didn't want to wake her up. So he places the plate of food on the desk in front of Akashi.
-Thanks for your hard job Akashi- He thanked the girl and the big effort she did. Afterwards he took off his coat and put it on her back to cover her and let her rest better. She was deeply asleep so she didn't notice any of this, but the man did it anyway. He could call it a day for now, in the next morning he could ask her to return his coat so there would be no problem at all. He leaves the factory in silence as the girl as Akashi felt comfy covered by his warm coat. The man returned to his room and read a book for a few hours and then fall sleep.