Location: Azur Lane's base
It's been a day after the conflict that arose between the Azur Lane detachment forces, the Sakura Empire's 5th Carrier Division, two Iron Blood shipgirls, and several mass-produced Siren warships. The timely intervention by Enterprise, Vestal, Boboiboy, and the main fleet of the Royal Navy prevented the situation from escalating further. The situation could have resulted in severe consequences without their prompt assistance.
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The scene focuses on Enterprise's room where she is conversing with Belfast.
"I see... So the Royal Navy, including you, helped us get here safely. I am sorry to have troubled you, Ms Belfast," said Enterprise, wearing a loose black long-sleeve coat with white detached sleeves underneath the folded cuffs and her white navy cap with a black visor.
"I am glad that no serious harm was done," said Belfast, as she placed a tray containing a plate of food on the table in front of Enterprise.
"Though the cafeteria was crowded, I could make a plateful of ham steak and scrambled eggs for your breakfast, Ma'am."
Enterprise showed a lack of interest in the provided meal and instead opted for ration bars before leaving the area. Belfast called her out and followed her down the hallway and eventually down the stairs.
"Perhaps you should rest, shouldn't you?" she asked.
"These slight injuries are common in wartime, Belfast," replied Enterprise.
"Maybe, but the incident that happened this morning and the serious damage experienced by yourself will put you in another grave danger," responded Belfast.
"Yes. I appreciate your assistance and concerns," said Enterprise.
The two walked in silence until Enterprise asked about Boboiboy's whereabouts.
"Anyway, where is Boboiboy?" she asked.
"Eh, who? Boy Boy Boy?" replied Belfast.
"Boboiboy. B-O-B-O-I-B-O-Y, Boboiboy. The kid with the orange clothing,"
"Oh, him. It appears that he was also at the cafeteria - seen eating along with Javelin, Laffey, Arizona, Long Island and Helena. Plus, Her Majesty wished to meet him at a private meeting at the Royal Navy's Quarters this afternoon," said Belfast.
"Has he been informed about it?" asked Enterprise.
"He has been informed directly from the Queen herself, Ma'am. As for the duration of his visit, I will inform him," replied Belfast.
"I see..." said Enterprise before opening the door, but Belfast stopped her.
"Ma'am, how about your breakfast?"
"It's okay, Belfast. You can have it. These ration bars will be sufficient for me," said Enterprise politely before departing, ending their conversation.
Belfast let out a disappointed sigh as the door closed.
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In the vibrant cafeteria of the base, the shipgirls eagerly assembled during the lunch hour, filling the space with the sound of their animated conversations and joyous laughter. A well-organized layout of tables and chairs characterized the bustling cafeteria, which functioned as a central hub of activity where genuine friendships were formed, innovative ideas on how to develop new battle tactics against the Sirens were sparked, and hearty appetites were satisfied.
The aroma of fresh food wafted through the air, enticing the senses and adding to the sensory experience of the space.
The cafeteria had a long lunch line in the centre, offering a variety of dishes to the shipgirls. The menu included sandwiches with deli meats and steaming bowls of soup. The Manjuus worked hard, serving each shipgirl with a friendly smile and greeting. Some were even offered a hug and a head pat by the shipgirls.
In the corner of the space, a group of shipgirls had gathered around a table, engaging in lively conversation with a young man dressed in orange attire, filling the harmonious blend of their voices, and creating a pleasant ambience.
"Boboiboy, you've been to the moon? Come on. No human has been to that planet," said Northampton as she took a bite from her hamburger.
"I know, and that's why I mentioned earlier that you won't believe my story. It is very hard to understand but you can trust me that the surface of the moon itself was full of craters. There was no sign of living beings other than my friends and me inside the SampahBot against the Five Scammer Commanders' Megabot Scambot," said Boboiboy as recalled back his experience during the 'Battle on the Moon'.
"Wow, I wish I could go there, and I wish not to meet any of these 'Scammer Commanders' at all," said Arizona, seemingly intrigued.
"And let's also hope that Zed isn't like them, too," added Long Island.
"Zed, you mean the Commander that will be in charge of this base?" asked Arizona, which she received a 'hmm' from Long Island, which means 'yes'.
As the girls proceed with their talks, Boboiboy while having a piece of blueberry cheesecake, can't help but notice that Helena is staring out of the window into the view of the ocean as the wave crashes onto the beaches. She seems to be quiet from the beginning of their conversation.
"Helena. Oh, Helena," Boboiboy called out.
"... Ah, yes, Boboiboy? S-S-Sorry, I... I... I was just brooding over... S-S-something," said Helena.
This causes Boboiboy to be caught off-guard.
"Brooding over something?" thought Boboiboy before he noticed that Javelin hadn't eaten her sandwich.
"Laffey," Boboiboy called out, though it wasn't loud it was audible to Laffey.
"Yes?" Laffey asked before Boboiboy rolled his eyes towards Javelin, signalling her to ask whether she was okay.
Laffey nodded and questioned Javelin.
"You're not gonna eat, Javelin?"
"Oh, I begged your pardon... I'm just thinking, actually," said Javelin before she bit her sandwich.
"That's whimsical. First, it's Helena. Now, it's you," said Boboiboy as he shoved another small slice of blueberry cheesecake.
That's when he overheard a commotion taking place behind him. The group then registered their heads towards the direction of where it happened.
"No! Why did you put ketchup on my fish and chips!?"
"Try it! It's yummy!"
"No! Vinegar is the only way to eat fish and chips! You've ruined it!"
Boboiboy just shook his head while sighing at their argument before he turned his head to finish his cake.
"Reminds me a lot of Nasi Lemak," said Boboiboy.
"Na-what?" asked Northampton and Arizona.
"Nasi Lemak. Nasi means 'Rice' and Lemak means 'Fat'. You combine both of the words and you will get it as 'Fatted Rice'," explained Boboiboy.
"Fatted Rice?" Arizona asked while raising an eyebrow.
"It consists of fragrant rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. The fat in the rice is obtained by cooking it with coconut milk to give its distinct flavour," explained Boboiboy.
"Oh," said Arizona while she nodded at the revelation.
"But Boboiboy... What is this Nas(h)i Lema(c)k has to do with Fish and Chips?" asked Helena.
"You see... A wise Mamak once told me that everything the light touches can be put inside a 'roti'. Everything else, matcha... You can add the cheese. Yet, what you must always remember is never to serve Nasi Lemak... Without 'sambal'," said Boboiboy.
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Everyone around Boboiboy at the table was left dumbfounded and bewildered by the silliness of his statement.
"What?" asked Northampton.
"Hehe... I'm just kidding... I'm trying to say that while Fish and Chips must be served with vinegar, Nasi Lemak must be served with 'sambal' - a paste made from dried chillies, fresh chillies, prawn paste and palm sugar. While 'sambal' is a compulsory side dish of Nasi Lemak, it is also sufficed with fried crispy anchovies, toasted peanuts, boiled egg and cucumber,"
"Wow... I wonder how many calories are inside a plate of Nasi Lemak alone with all of those pieces of goods," said Javelin.
"Hey! Stop making a scene!" a shipgirl then yelled behind Boboiboy towards the group that was still arguing about the Fish and Chips.
He turned around again and saw a shipgirl with a petite frame and a flat chest, she had white waist-length hair tied in a straight ponytail and a pair of sharp cat ears and aqua eyes. She wears a short-sleeved black maid frilled dress with puffy frilled shoulders, a white blouse, a black corset with red outlines and white buttons, she wears a white apron with a large ribbon tie on her back, she wears a red ribbon tie and an American-designed necktie, a black frilled legwear, white & red boots, white buttoned cuffs and a white maid headdress with a red & black ribbon on top of her head.
"Hey, if I remember, that is the shipgirl that was lying on the surface of the ocean incapacitated while I battled with the Crimson Axis shipgirls from the beginning until the end. Who is she, by the way?" asked Boboiboy, pointing towards her.
"Oh, that's Hammann," said Arizona.
"Hammann?" asked Boboiboy.
"USS Hammann, part of the Eagle Union's Sims-class destroyer. Please be careful with her, Boboiboy - she's not the most pleasant talker, is verbally abusive to everyone even the Commander and has some serious anger management issues," said Northampton.
"Reminds me of Fire and Lightning," said Boboiboy before he realized that his present was noticed by her.
"Hey, boy! Yes, you! What are you doing over here!? This place is only for girls, not some boys with weird items of clothing!" Hammann yelled with arms akimbo, giving off a sharp frown at him.
While her statement and voice tone seemed intimidating, something piqued Boboiboy's interest and what affirmed that was what rested on her head - the strange pairs of pointy ears on her head and the tail on her back, as he narrowed his eyes at her.
"Hammann, I'm sorry but... Are those on top of your head... Are they your ears and... Is that your tail?" asked Boboiboy.
Hammann was surprised by this, and shockingly enough, the ears and the tail twitched for Boboiboy to steal a swift glance, his jaw slightly falling in a gasp full of bewilderment.
"Oh, no," the shipgirls at the table near Boboiboy thought.
"Hammann, is it just me or did they just move? Those aren't mechanical, right?" asked Boboiboy.
"Th-They're real, so stop staring at them..." she answered, stuttering before she mumbled her next word while pulling her skirt down and bowing in embarrassment as her face reddened and her tail wagged.
"Y-you... An idiotic... P-pervert..."
This made Boboiboy slightly perturbed but hid it with a deadpan expression as he watched her leave the scene while covering her intensely reddish face.
"Me, a pervert?" thought Boboiboy in disgust.
"Oh, no... Boboiboy, I think you've just made a big mistake," said Long Island.
"Kid, I appreciate your audacity to ask her such a question but beware; you've already crossed her, and like I mentioned earlier," Northampton warned him.
"I know... But I never expect her to call me like that. I only asked her about that part! The ears and the tail! Nothing more or less!" Boboiboy protested.
"I wish you good luck in surviving with her the moment you two come across each other..." said Helena.
"Haih... Awesome..." Boboiboy said with a deadpan tone and expression.
That's when a Royal Navy shipgirl in maid attire approached them.
Belfast
"Oh! Ms. Belfast!" said Javelin the moment she saw her.
"Enjoying your meal, ladies?" asked Belfast.
"Yes, we are, Belfast. Anyway, do you need anything?" said Arizona.
"Yes, and it is regarding Boboiboy," said Belfast, which concerns the group.
"Eh? Did he commit anything that went against the rule of this base?" asked Javelin.
"Of course not, Ms Javelin. Yet, Her Majesty wishes to see you at the Royal Navy's Quarters as soon as possible," said Belfast, much to the other shipgirls' surprise.
"Oh, yeah! I almost forget! Her Majesty invited me to her tea party today!" said Boboiboy.
"And you have already stuffed yourself with a piece of blueberry cheesecake," said Belfast.
"Hehe... I'm sorry but I can't stop myself from resisting the urge to eat the cheesecake," Boboiboy said sheepishly before he took one last scoop into his mouth.
"Bye-bye," said Laffey as she waved towards Boboiboy who then left the table after biding his farewell to the group.
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Somewhere at the drydock, Enterprise sits quietly on top of one of her Dauntless dive bombers while eating her ration bars and gazing at the horrific sight of her damaged vessel - the superstructure has completely fallen off from its position. The same thing also happened to her compound bow aside from the heavily battered flight deck.
She knew Vestal would be mad at her for this mess, so she braced herself for the consequences, resigned to face whatever lay ahead.
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Speeding down the road elsewhere at the massive Azur Lane base was a car that belonged to the Royal Navy. It has a sleek and elegant body style with smooth, flowing lines. It has a wide, chrome-plated grille with vertical bars, giving the car a bold and imposing presence along with its large and round headlights. Do not forget to mention its smoothly curved fenders to complement the overall design and the wire-spoke wheels that provide a touch of sophistication and overall aesthetic appeal to its eye gazers.
Inside the passenger's compartments, reveals Boboiboy who was sitting in the middle between Prince of Wales and Illustrious. Judging by his expression, he seems to be quite uncomfortable - not just because he was in between two adult women but it was also because of Illustrious' large bust that made him cover his view using his cap.
"You two not just saved the base, but the detachment forces, too. There's no doubt that you two are equally powerful," Wales began the conversation after a long silence throughout the journey, though there was a clear seriousness in her tone.
"I'll take that as a compliment, Ms Wales," said Boboiboy.
"Yet, our bad expectations were met, too. If Belfast didn't intervene, who knows what would have happened," said Illustrious, concerned.
"Hey, it wasn't just Ms Belfast, it was also me and Vestal that also went to help," said Boboiboy.
"Yes, we acknowledged that, too... You saved Unicorn from being devoured, helped to blow away all of those Sakuran fighters and defeated Kaga's fox form... But you see, Boboiboy... Just like Enterprise, your elemental powers that are beyond our comprehension worried us since you're still young and you've also used them on the shipgirls of the Crimson Axis. There are high chances that they might hunt you down..."
There was a clear apprehension on Illustrious judging by her voice and expression.
"H-Hunted down by the Crimson Axis? Me?" said Boboiboy.
It's true what Illustrious said - his elemental powers are indeed exceeding what the shipgirls could grasp, and with the fact that he's right now amid a split between the major camps of Azur Lane when they have another conflict with the evil forces known as the 'Sirens', anything can happen to him.
"Perhaps, that's also why Her Majesty wanted to meet and have a word with you. Your prowesses are just unexpected as Enterprise'," said Wales.
"Oh... I see... But how long will this meeting be held?"
"As long as you wish, Boboiboy," said Illustrious.
"Changing the subject, now we are going to visit the Queen, we haven't seen her for a long time," Wales replied.
"Yes, and I haven't seen her precisely for 2 months," said Illustrious.
"And for me? Exactly for two years..."
Wales then grabbed Boboiboy by his arms and shook him while beginning to whine.
"Huhu... Boboiboy... I want to meet my sisters... Because of this war and the heavy work I carried that keeps on doubling, all of my vacation plans vanished into thin air, you know... Huhu..."
"Wales! Don't do that! You'll break his bones like that!" said Illustrious.
"Eh? Oops... I beg your pardon, BoBoiBoy," said Wales, chuckling sheepishly and letting him go.
"It's okay. I too understand what you're experiencing, Ms Wales. You see, being granted a superpower and being a student at this age of mine makes me realise the heavy responsibility that I had in my hands as the Earth's superhero,"
"Eh? You're a student, too? How old are you, Boboiboy?" asked Illustrious.
"Me? I am 15-years old," said Boboiboy.
"15!?" the two Royal Navy shipgirls exclaimed in surprise.
"Hehe... You see, Ochobot gave me this power when I was 11 years old and..."
"Since you're 11 years old!?" The two erupted into another exclamation of surprise.
"Yes, I originally used to have three elemental powers - Earth, Wind and Lightning but over time, they grew from three to five and later seven,"
"S-Seven elemental powers?..." asked Wales, not believing what she was hearing.
"Ha'ah, and it doesn't just stop there. Since I've mastered all of them, I can go through an evolutionary process that enhances their abilities and changes their appearance. This phase is known as the 'Second Tier' Elemental form,"
"Second Tier Elemental Form? Does that mean it gets even stronger than before?" asked Illustrious, to which Boboiboy nodded without any hesitations.
"How about we change the topic of our conversation? If I tell you two about Elemental Fusion, I bet you two's brain cells are going to melt even further," Boboiboy joked.
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Location: Royal Garden, Royal Navy's Quarters, Azur Lane's base
Nestled within the stately confines of regal splendour, the Royal Garden unfurls its verdant tapestry in a breathtaking display of botanical opulence. Every petal, every leaf, whispers tales of botanical mastery, orchestrated by the deft hand of nature's artistry and human ingenuity in a harmonious concert.
Lush canopies of trees bestow a cathedral-like majesty, while meticulously manicured hedges delineate pathways of whispered elegance. A symphony of colours dances upon meticulously arranged flowerbeds, each blooms a sovereign ambassador of beauty, adorning the garden's sanctuary with a regal flourish.
At the heart of the Royal Garden, lies a small, white marble hut where the said Tea Party is held.
Among the guests presents aside from Prince of Wales, Illustrious and Boboiboy include Unicorn, Belfast, Warspite and Hood.
Warspite is the second ship of the Queen Elizabeth-class superdreadnought, precisely the sister of the Queen.
She has a petite frame and has a flat chest. She has long light-brown hair with two front locks tied by a blue band with white linings a pair of animal ear-like hair on top of her head, and purple eyes. She wears a dark purple military jacket with red & yellow epaulettes, red & yellow cuffs and white frills over a grey crop top, a white & dark-purple yellow-buttoned tail-coated dress, a black side-tie bikini bottom, white folded socks, white rubber shoe with red ribbons and white gloves. She wears a long white scarf wrapped around her neck.
Hood on the other hand is the first and the last of the Admiral-class battlecruiser.
She has a slender frame and a medium bust, she has short blonde hair with long wavy bangs on the right side and blue eyes. She wears a Union Jack motif capelet over a dark-blue double-breasted long-sleeved dress with bejewelled collar and outlines, white-frilled cuffs, a white furry scarf wrapped around her neck and a golden waistband wrapped around her waist, she wears a white calf-length underskirt, dark-brown pantyhose, silver boots with black cuffs, white gloves and a white sunhat with black outlines and a ship superstructure on top.
"Happy to see you again, Boy Boy Boy," said Queen Elizabeth as she greeted him with a glare.
"It's 'Boboiboy', Your Majesty," Boboiboy corrected her.
"Whatever," the super-dreadnought arrogantly replied before she sipped her tea.
Boboiboy felt a little bit insulted.
"This short Queen... She called me a peasant yesterday just because I bumped into her and stared down at her to ensure my eyes weren't deceiving me. Wait until I show her my elemental power..." Boboiboy thought as he held himself.
"Boboiboy, would you like to have some tea?" asked Hood as she offered him a cup.
"Ah, yes. Thank you, Ms Hood," said Boboiboy, accepting her offer.
"To begin with, Bobu—Bobibi—B-b-BoBoiBoy! Sheesh! What kind of name is that?!" asked Elizabeth as she found herself having a problem pronouncing his name.
Boboiboy stared at her with a deadpan expression.
"Again?" he thought.
"Anyway. Recently, I heard that you humiliated the 1st and the 5th Carrier Division of the Sakura Empire and that you also won a fight against two kansens of the Iron Blood. Is that true?"
"Yes, it is true, Your Majesty. Yet, yesterday's incident was not without the help of Vestal, Enterprise, Cleveland, Javelin and Laffey," explained Boboiboy.
"Colour me impressed, Boy Boy Boy. I mean... Boboiboy. The fact that you skillfully defeated the shipgirls of the Crimson Axis without the use of riggings like how we do but merely your superhuman abilities shows that this isn't the first time you're using it, correct?" said Warspite.
"Ha'ah,"
"'Ha'ah'?" asked Warspite.
"I mean, yes. This isn't the first time I'm utilising it - I was granted this power when I was 11 years old by my robot friend named Ochobot, and he is no ordinary robot - he's a Power Sphere," said Boboiboy.
"P-P-Power Sphere? Ochobot?" asked Unicorn.
"Yes, Unicorn. Ochobot is my friend who also happened to be a Power Sphere - a group of high-tech robots that come in different sizes but are mostly round, carry personalities like humans and have unimaginable powers,"
"Are these 'Power Spheres' similar to the Sirens? And the part where you mentioned 'unimaginable powers', are they as strong as the 'Mental Cube' possessed by us?" asked Elizabeth.
"Your Majesty, I can assure you that the Power Spheres are not the same as the Sirens, but as far as I know, the Power Spheres were built by an Alien race known as the Kubulus from a planet called Ata Ta Tiga to serve as protectors of the galaxy until their creators overcame greed for power," explained Boboiboy.
"Wait for a minute. Are you telling us that there are other extraterrestrial beings outside there aside from the Sirens? And if the answer is yes, does that mean that the power you're harnessing... are not similar to 'Mental Cube'?" asked Hood.
"Yes, and as been stated by Ms Wales, I mean, Her Highness, while the 'Mental Cube' has the power of warships that are imbued together, the Power Spheres, each of them has a single power that they can grant their wielders that is unique to them. In the case of my friend Ochobot, he appears to be the sole exception to this rule with the ability to grant multiple different powers, some of which are bestowed by other Power Spheres. They can also obtain new powers through upgrades like how Ochobot is upgraded with teleportation powers,"
This, of course, almost caused everyone at the Tea Party to have their brain cells nearly melt. Such complex information that reached the level of sci-fi was unfathomable to everyone.
"Dear me, Boboiboy... What a world we're living in," said Hood.
"Make sense because... He is not from this world, actually..." said Wales.
This causes Queen Elizabeth to spit her tea in surprise.
"You're not from this world!?"
"From what has been told by Vestal, he was found on Enterprise's flight deck out of nowhere," said Illustrious.
"Out of nowhere?" asked Hood.
"Where do you come from, Boboiboy?" asked Warspite.
"Oh, I am from Rintis Island, Malaysia. It is an island where I lived with my grandfather Tok Aba, who also happens to be the owner of the best-selling Cocoa Shop on Rintis Island," said Boboiboy.
"Interesting... While your grandfather is a businessman, you happened to be a superhero albeit at a young age. Does everyone back in your world acknowledge this?" asked Hood before taking a sip of tea.
"So far, only the people of Rintis Island know about my power," said Boboiboy before he took a scone. He then noticed that Unicorn was coming closer to him before she whispered.
"Big Brother, can you bring me and Big Sister Illustrious to Rintis Island one day? Unicorn want to meet Ochobot and Tok Aba, too," asked Unicorn, to which she received a nod from him.
"I guess I have heard enough. Now, moving on to the matter that involves Enterprise, isn't that an issue the Eagle Union themselves must deal with? I opine that it is not appropriate for us to chime in," said Queen Elizabeth.
"But Your Majesty... It is Enterprise and Big Brother Boboiboy that saved us during the attack on the base," said Unicorn.
"I agree with her. Their strength will surely be needed in the upcoming battles. We cannot let these two perish here," Illustrious backed her up.
"You sound quite determined, Illustrious. May I ask why?" said Hood.
Sheepishly smiling, Illustrious replied, "It is the holy light that guides me,"
Her statement made Hood chuckle a bit, whereas Warspite and Boboiboy shared the same expression - a deadpan and a frown.
"That 'holy light' thing again?" asked Warspite.
"Lady Warspite, we cannot underestimate her intuition. Don't you agree?" said Hood.
"Even if viewed entirely as a fighting force, both of them are meaningful to this base and we cannot ignore the issue that surrounds Enterprise, Your Majesty," said Wales.
The super-dreadnought paused for a while, straightened her shoulders and went on.
"Warspite, what do you think?"
"I trust in your judgement, Your Majesty,"
"In that case, I will become the judge. Let us witness what kind of ship Enterprise truly is!" said Queen Elizabeth.
"But, Your Majesty. Isn't it clear that Enterprise is an aircraft carrier?" asked Boboiboy.
Disc scratch sound effect followed by the chirping noises of crickets
Queen Elizabeth gaped at him while the others stared with varying degrees of exasperation.
"Oh, no..." Illustrious and Hood mumbled as the two pulled their hats down.
"Peasant! How dare you question the Queen's judgement!" Queen Elizabeth reprimanded.
"Stop calling me a peasant! And I am not even a peasant, okay!? You should have a little bit of respect for me because I helped to defend the base from the Sakura Empire!" Boboiboy repulsed.
"I appreciate your help but such an act of courage for you to raise your voice against the Queen!"
"And you're questionably short for being a Queen!"
Everyone let out a le gasp.
"How dare you!" yelled Queen Elizabeth.
The super-dreadnought got off her chair while and stomped her legs towards Boboiboy both of her hands formed into fists, and so did Boboiboy except for his Power Watch which began to glow with a, surprisingly red lightning elemental symbol.
Unicorn noticed the change on Boboiboy's Power Watch and trembled in fear while hiding her face behind U-chan, feeling something terrifying was about to ring.
Thankfully, Warspite and Wales intervened and held the two before the situation got even worse.
"Your Majesty, calm down! Your image as a Queen would be bad if everyone knows that you're fighting over a kid just because he insults you," Warspite consoled her elder sister.
"Boboiboy! Where are your manners? You should not interrupt what the Queen is saying," Wales reprimanded him.
After a moment, the fight between the two subsided, but it seemed like the Queen still didn't want to give up her ego after having a cup of tea poured by Belfast.
"Still, Boboiboy. Do you think that I will easily pardon you?" Queen Elizabeth said menacingly.
"Oh, for God's sake..." Warspite mumbled as she facepalmed.
"So, you're up for the second round?" asked Boboiboy.
"Of course, I am! As the Queen of the Royal Navy and the lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth-class Super-Dreadnought, I will not be easily offended by a brat like you!"
"But you're the one that offends me in the first place! You called me a 'peasant' when I am honestly a person who lives a modest life,"
The two's heated argument was muffled as Illustrious talks to Wales.
"sighs I thought everything would be fine..."
"How the turntable..."
"Oh, please! You peasant's tiny little hands won't be able to harm me when I can level my 15-inch guns and off with your head!"
"Of course, I can!" Boboiboy countered.
"No, you can't!" Queen Elizabeth retorted.
"Of course, I can!"
"No, you can't!"
"Of course, I CAN!"
"NO, you CAN'T!"
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"Yes, you can! Yes, you can! Put me down, Boboiboy!" Queen Elizabeth exclaimed while sobbing, as it revealed that she alone was perched high on top of an Earth Pillar made by Boboiboy, now in his Earth power, outside the marble hut.
Warspite and the others gaped in blight at the situation experienced by their Queen.
"Wow... He truly took it personally and brought it to another level..." said Illustrious.
Unicorn then tugged Illustrious' clothing and whispered to her.
"Big Brother is a bully..."
This causes Illustrious to chuckle a bit and head pats her.
"Don't say that out loud - he might've heard it," Illustrious whispered back.
"Please, let me down, Boboiboy! I'm afraid of heights!" Queen Elizabeth begged.
Boboiboy Earth laughed and slammed the ground. Instantly, the super-dreadnought hovered in the air for a moment before she fell to the ground.
"WAH!"
Warspite swiftly sprung into action to capture her falling sister, only for her to land butt-first right on Warspite's head and the two collapsed awkwardly.
"Hehehe... Awesome," said Boboiboy with a thumbs up after reverting to his normal self.
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Location: Azur Lane's base
Noon
Having fully recovered from yesterday's damage, Vestal reached the nearest drydock and anchored next to a Cleveland-class light cruiser. As she went down the stairs while carrying a duffel bag, she was greeted by Hornet and Hammann from afar.
"Vestal!" Hornet called out as she raced towards her and gave a warm hug.
"Ahaha... Sorry if I'm late, you two," said Vestal.
"Vestal, how is sister Yorktown doing?" asked Hammann with concern.
"Oh, she's..." Vestal tried to find a correct word to describe the best condition of the lead ship of the Yorktown-class aircraft carrier but to no avail.
"Ha... As usual, I guess!" said Hornet.
The twin-tailed blonde then approached Hammann from behind before she grabbed her skirt and flipped it into the air.
"There you go!" Hornet playfully exclaimed.
The Sims-class destroyer yelped in embarrassment as she tugged her skirt downward and her face instantly turned red.
"What in the world are you doing, pervert!?"
"Relax, Hammann~ I'm just joking. Don't worry about Yorktown - she's my big sister," said Hornet.
"And talking about a big sister, can I know where's Enterprise?" said Vestal.
"Enterprise? Err... That's a good question..." Hornet took off her black cowboy hat with yellow bands and scratched the back of her head while sheepishly chuckling.
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"Enterprise... For the last time, you've been quite reckless!" Vestal yelled as she held the broken pieces of her compound bow.
"sighs... I have no other choice, Vestal," said Enterprise.
"It was lucky that yesterday, Boboiboy managed to hold off those Crimson Axis shipgirls until the Royal Navy's reinforcement arrived... Geez, how many times must I remind you to take better care of yourself!?"
"Vestal, you don't understand... The main purpose of our existence is to fight..." Enterprise replied before she walked away.
"Enterprise! Oh, you're such a troublesome lady!" Vestal fussed.
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As Enterprise meanders along the naval base, the salty breeze from the nearby waters kisses her cheeks gently and blows her waist-length silver hair, carrying whispers of tales from the sea. A group of Manjuus passed by with toolboxes in their arms - their demeanour reflecting discipline and dedication. The distant sound of seagulls adds a touch of tranquillity to the bustling atmosphere.
"Enterprise!" A familiar male voice called her out from behind - Boboiboy.
"Eh, Boboiboy?" Enterprise said right after she registered her head towards the direction of his voice and saw him running up to her, with Belfast and Unicorn following behind him.
"How are you doing? Have you fully recovered?" asked Boboiboy.
"smiles Don't worry about me, boy. It's just a minor scratch," said Enterprise.
"A minor scratch? If I remember correctly, the critical damage on your ship doesn't show that you have a 'minor' scratch," said Boboiboy, which made her frown a little.
"Why is everyone being cared about me so much," Enterprise thought.
"Enterprise," Belfast approached her and bowed.
"Oh, Belfast,"
"Unicorn would like to have a word with you,"
As Belfast said this, Unicorn shyly walked towards her while hiding her face behind U-chan, but not before she approached Boboiboy and hid behind him.
"Eh? Unicorn?"
"B-Big Brother... I... I'm too nervous to talk to her..." Unicorn slowly talked to him.
"Eh? Err... Unicorn, maybe you can ask Ms. Belfast to accompany you... Look at the time, it's 2.30 p.m. already and I haven't performed my Zuhr prayer yet,"
"Zuhr prayer? What is that?" asked Unicorn.
"It is a prayer that must be done during the afternoon and it is important... I'll tell you more about it later. I have to go now, bye!" said Boboiboy before his power watch glows.
"Elemental Power! Boboiboy Lightning!"
In an instant, his body glowed and shimmered, and his appearance changed to his Lightning Element. Using his Lightning Speed, he dashed forward to his dorm while leaving the three with a trail of dust behind.
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As the early evening unfurls its dusky veil, the beach on the other side of the base emerges as a canvas painted with ethereal beauty. The cerulean sky, gradually surrendering to the embrace of twilight, casts a mesmerizing gradient, blending hues of orange and pink with the fading azure. Wisps of clouds, like cotton candy, dance gracefully across the heavens, their edges tinged with a delicate blush by the setting sun. Soft, powdery sands, reminiscent of spun gold, stretch endlessly along the coastline, kissed by the gentle caress of the ocean's tide. Each grain of sand, like a whispered secret, glistens in the warm embrace of the fading sunlight.
Seabirds glide effortlessly overhead, their elegant silhouettes painting patterns against the canvas of the heavens. The rhythmic melody of the waves, a harmonious blend of whispers and sighs, lulls the senses into a state of tranquil reverie.
Beneath the crystal-clear waters, a kaleidoscope of marine life dances amongst vibrant coral gardens, their iridescent hues shimmering like precious gems in the sunlight. A gentle tidepool, nestled within the embrace of weathered rocks, harbours a symphony of life, each creature adding its unique melody to the chorus of the sea.
At the same time, several shipgirls that were on off-duty unwind themselves at the beach. Swimsuits replaced their uniforms. Laughter mingled with the sound of crashing waves as they engaged in friendly volleyball matches or relaxed on the sandy shores.
Some brave the cool embrace of the ocean, diving into the azure waters to escape the day's heat. Frisbees arc through the air, accompanied by shouts of camaraderie and playful competition. Amidst the backdrop of the expansive sea, friendships are strengthened and bonds forged, offering a brief respite from the rigours of duty.
While other shipgirls were having fun with each other, Javelin, now in her lingerie stood in front of the beach, with a somewhat doubtful expression as a volleyball match had just come to an end with one side losing and the other side winning.
"Javelin, you look worried..." Laffey said as soon as she saw Javelin, unaware that a shipgirl - USS Gridley had taken pictures of the two.
"Oh, Laffey..."
"The best solution is to play..." Laffey assured her as she gave a thumbs up.
"Erk... sheepishly smiles Laffey, do you know that you sometimes can be my kind of the source of concern?"
Gridley, still on her camera, changed the shot from the two towards Hammann who was wearing her lingerie, and she seemed unhappy and embarrassed at the same time.
"Why would I have to do this awkward thing!?" Hammann yelped and pouted as she covered herself with her hands, though not fully.
"Come on, Hammann! As sister Yorktown always said, eat, sleep, and play well! That's the key to having a good life," said Hornet while relaxing on her deckchair.
Suddenly...
"San Diego! Behind you!" a shipgirl - Lexington, yelled towards San Diego who was swimming in the channel.
"Eh? What is it, Lexington? What's on my aft?" San Diego asked before she turned around and saw a massive familiar dorsal fin belonging to a massive fish.
Panic began gripping her heart as she realized this was no ordinary fish - it was a shark!
"For God's sake! A freaking Great White!?" San Diego yelled in horror as she raced towards the shore as fast as she could to avoid getting eaten by the shark.
However, whatever power she had, the Great White breached the surface of the seawater and devoured her wholly as it re-entered into the sea. There was a moment of silence and panic in everyone's presence until the beast jumped out of the water, revealing that San Diego was holding its massive jaw from biting her.
"Like I'll give you a damn chance!" yelled her as the shark entered back into the water.
"Oh, no! She's in trouble!"
"Just wait, sis! I'm on the case! Transform!" Saratoga exclaimed as she activated her riggings.
"The Witch Girl Saratoga officially making her debut! Invincible magic!"
Instantly, Saratoga sent a wave of dive bombers to help San Diego, much to the dismay of the already distressed Atlanta-class light cruiser. The aerial support wasn't just heading for the shark, it was also heading for her, too!
"Wait, Saratoga!" Just before she could finish her words, San Diego along with the shark was bombarded, leaving her screaming in agony.
Hornet and Hammann watched the unfolding event blankly.
"Poor her..." said Hornet before she took a long sip of her Pina Colada.
"Mmhmm..." Hammann responded.
"Yet, it also shows us something - we're more than just a living, fighting machines, you know?"
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The scene later focuses on Enterprise, Belfast and Unicorn somewhere near the beach - the three disembarked from a car driven by Belfast herself.
"What are they doing?" asked Enterprise when she saw Hammann being playfully half-buried by the girls near the waters.
"I understand that a moment of respite is also important," Belfast stated.
"Do you realise that we were attacked for two straight days?"
Before Belfast can answer, Unicorn tapped onto her right shoulder - a gesture that she's requesting her permission to go and play with the other girls. With a nod, the head maid of the Royal Navy approved her appeal.
"That is precisely why," said Belfast as she watched Unicorn go before she turned back and waved at Enterprise.
"Belfast... Is she waving at me?" asked Enterprise.
"As it seems..." said Belfast.
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Dusk
The sun begins its slow descent beyond the horizon, casting a golden hue upon the tranquil waters, the beach comes alive with a symphony of sights and sounds. The gentle caress of the evening breeze whispers through the swaying palm trees, their verdant fronds swaying rhythmically in response, creating a mesmerizing dance against the backdrop of the fading daylight.
The sand, kissed by the warm embrace of the departing sun, takes on an ethereal glow, its golden grains shimmering like scattered jewels under the soft light. Footprints of the shipgirls, etched temporarily upon its surface, tell stories of playful ventures and tranquil walks along the shoreline.
Enterprise sits near the beach with U-chan as she watches Unicorn playfully jump around and stroll near the swash zone.
"How long will she be playing?" Enterprise asked the unicorn plush - it shook its head.
With a sigh, Enterprise politely interrupts her, "Urm... Unicorn..."
This causes the Royal Navy's light aircraft carrier to squeal.
"Do you have an important business with me?" asked Enterprise.
"Well... I just wanted to thank you properly... Enterprise, thank you for saving us all!" said Unicorn in delight.
"Oh... You mean during the attack..." said Enterprise, finally understanding what is Unicorn trying to say.
"You should be thank you to Boboiboy, not me. I just fulfilled my duties, as is expected of me," she added as she stood up and cleaned the sand that stuck on her clothing.
"Yes, but you're the one who brought him here! I don't know... But I cannot help but think that... Enterprise... Do you have any feelings towards him?" asked Unicorn.
This caught Enterprise off-guard.
"Wha? Why did you say so?" asked Enterprise, concerned.
Unicorn, however, seems to be quite shy to answer her question.
"Big Brother Boboiboy saved me... From that moment, I felt like... I want to help him! I want to cheer Big Brother when he feels down or sad... I realised that... I have someone that will protect me and U-chan!... Err... I mean... I realised that... We have someone who can protect us!" said Unicorn.
"Unicorn... Are you implying that he can help us to stop the war with his power? Neither he is a war machine nor a shipgirl, Unicorn. He's just a boy with superhuman abilities," said Enterprise - there was a tone of seriousness in her voice.
"Yes, but... Boboiboy's superhuman abilities are nature! Mother nature! This afternoon, Unicorn saw that his watch glows to form a lightning symbol, but instead of yellow, it's red!"
"His lightning symbol what?"
"Yes! His lightning symbol turns red! Big Brother's power is like Mother Nature - I love Mother Nature! She presents us with unparalleled beauty and wonder... But, I am afraid of her at the same time... She can strike us with disasters without any warning... Just like how Big Brother's power behaves..." said Unicorn.
In the wake of this revelation, Enterprise found herself caught in a whirlwind of disbelief, her countenance frozen in stoic silence. The day she encountered Boboiboy marked the genesis of her incredulity, as he unveiled his possession of not one, but seven elemental powers. Initially dismissing it as a mere jest, her scepticism evaporated amidst the spectacle of him single-handedly repelling the 1st Carrier Division and thwarting the combined assault of the 5th Carrier Division and the formidable Iron Blood ships.
Now, with Unicorn disclosing the transformation of Boboiboy's signature lightning emblem from its customary yellow hue to an ominous red when his ire reached its zenith, Enterprise grappled with the weight of realization. It dawned upon her that this was no jest; this was proof that his power, the power of Mother Nature, could surpass what was imbued with them to fight against the Sirens.
"Enterprise, look!" Unicorn said delightfully as she pointed towards the beautiful golden hue sky.
"The ocean and the scenery are beautiful, isn't it?"
"sighs Everyone says the same thing,"
"Hmm?"
"Yes, Unicorn. I do acknowledge that Mother Nature itself presented us with unparalleled beauty and wonder just as you said but... I've never felt that the ocean is beautiful. It reminds me of the smell of the roar of artillery, the smell of gunpowder. The heat of the nearby flame, the cold of the water. Those kinds of things... the sea are battlefield, there is no beauty in that..."
This causes Unicorn to feel sad about how Enterprise thinks of the sea.
"Enterprise... Are you afraid of the ocean?" asked Unicorn, seemingly concerned about her.
"A... Afraid? Me?" said Enterprise.
"You know... You make it hard for her to interact with you," a male voice appeared from behind her.
Enterprise realizes the owner of the voice and looks behind her to see Boboiboy walking near her.
"Big Brother!" Unicorn squealed before she made her way towards Boboiboy and hugged him.
"Eh?"
"Welcome back, Big Brother! How are you doing?" asked her.
"Hehe... I'm all fine, today. I'm just strolling around the beach. You know, it's quite boring to just stay inside my dorm and do nothing," said Boboiboy as Unicorn snuggled him and let him go.
"Boboiboy... I guess you overheard our conversation, right?" asked Enterprise.
Boboiboy was silent for a moment as he processed every single word uttered by the two during their conversation.
"Yes, I did. Why?" said Boboiboy.
"Big Brother... Are you afraid of the ocean?" asked Unicorn.
"Me? Afraid of the ocean? sighs I am much more afraid of its Creator than the stormy seas," he replied.
"Anyway, since you two are talking about the ocean..."
His Power Watch glows.
"Elemental Power! Boboiboy Water!" said Boboiboy as his body glowed and covered in a water sphere, and his appearance changed where his clothes transformed with a long-sleeved cyan blue vest which is zipped all the way and the emblem of his main power can be seen. He also wears a white shirt underneath with black pants, a blue belt and grey boots. However, unlike other elemental forms, he does not wear any armbands.
"Watch this," said Water as a sphere of water formed in his hand.
Unicorn eyed in wonder, seeing Boboiboy creating a single water sphere, which she looked through in awe.
"Ooh... Big Brother, can I touch it?" asked Unicorn.
"Sure,"
Without any hesitations, Unicorn slowly touched the water sphere.
"It's so soft and cold... like... like silk... Big brother... can you do other things with water too? Since your power now is water?"
"Of course, I can. Water Whale Sphere!"
In the blink of an eye, the aqueous orb cradled in his palm underwent a breathtaking metamorphosis, blossoming into a colossal creature of the sea - a majestic whale, alive and pulsating with vitality. With effortless grace, the aqueous leviathan soared above them while bellowing a hauntingly beautiful melody. Its movements are akin to a celestial ballet, mesmerizing all who beheld its splendour.
This causes Unicorn's jaw to drop, leaving her speechless as her eyes sparkle in awe.
Enterprise on the other hand, stood in a stoic silence but her eyes went wide as she watched the beautiful whale dance in midair, an enchanting creature that held her full attention and seemed to move almost as if it had a mind of its own rather than following simple physical principles. It was so peaceful, so tranquil, like floating on the ocean on a calm summer's day, with no worries, no fears.
This, too elicited a sense of awe from other shipgirls who were at the beach including Javelin, Hammann, Hornet, and Laffey, exclaiming "Whoa!" in amazement.
Belfast, who was sitting in the driver's compartment of the car, too was taken aback at the sight of the luminous water whale and murmured, "Wow..."
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As the fiery orb of day relinquishes its hold upon the sky, a solemn hush descends upon the earth, shrouding the world in a cloak of impending darkness. The fading hues of twilight yield to the embrace of night, where shadows dance with whispered secrets.
Yet, just as the world begins to succumb to the tranquil grasp of nocturnal peace, a cacophony of thunderous drums heralds the arrival of an elemental symphony. From the heavens above, a torrential downpour cascades with unrestrained fury, each raindrop a relentless warrior in nature's relentless onslaught.
The deluge sweeps across the landscape of the base, a tempestuous tempest that knows no mercy nor respite. The air is heavy with the scent of petrichor, mingling with the electric crackle of lightning that fractures the sky with jagged brilliance.
The shipgirls who were at the beach quickly made their way towards the nearby shelters and they were completely soaked by the unexpected downpour.
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Back at the beach, Enterprise was still there despite the bad weather - seemingly unmoving as she stood in stoic silence, probably thinking about all of her conversation with Unicorn.
"How long do you intend to stay in this way?" asked Belfast as the head maid of the Royal Navy's maid corp brought an umbrella for herself and the Eagle Union's aircraft carrier.
"Don't you need to be with Unicorn?" asked Enterprise, trying to change the topic of their conversation as she took the umbrella and opened it to cover herself.
"It is more desirable for her to stay with her companions, especially her 'Big Brother',"
"Alright," Enterprise replied and again, stood in stoic silence.
"Enterprise... It appears to me as though you are weary of fighting. Meanwhile, however, you seem to be unconcerned with your safety - your way of living is deeply flawed. If you maintain this course, you will surely lose sight of your reason to fight,"
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The clock is 7.35 p.m. sharp, and Boboiboy has just finished his prayer. Folding his blanket that served as the prayer rug, he flops onto his bed. He stares blankly at the ceiling as he reminisces the conversation he overheard between Enterprise and Unicorn.
"Enterprise... Afraid of the ocean?" he thought to himself.
"This is the third day I reside at this base... I wonder what Tok Aba, Ying, Yaya, Gopal, Fang, and Ochobot are doing right now during my absence? I am pretty sure that they're mourning about me..."
Then, there was a knock on his door.
"Hmm? Who's knocking on my door?" asked Boboiboy as another knock was heard.
Curious, he exited his bed and opened the door, revealing two Royal Navy shipgirls - Queen Elizabeth and Warspite.
"Eh!? W-Warspite? Y-Your Majesty?"
Clearing her throat, Warspite spoke, "Boboiboy, the Queen wished to have a word with you,"
Queen Elizabeth let out a small but noticeable frown and pout as Warspite said this.
"Is it... Regarding the fight that happened this afternoon?" asked Boboiboy.
"Apparently, yes," answered Warspite.
With a gloomy tone, the Queen of the Royal Navy spoke, "While I am still upset about the fight between us two that took place this afternoon at the very compound of the Royal Navy... I must admit it, Boboiboy..."
Her voice shifted to an impressed one.
"Your superhuman prowess, particularly the 'Earth Punch' that sent me to a height that I'm afraid of, coloured me impressed. You truly deserved my honour, Boboiboy..."
"I see... An absolute gratitude from me, Your Majesty," said Boboiboy as he bowed towards the two.
Meanwhile, deep inside Boboiboy's mind...
"Hehe... *along with Anya's 'heh' facial expression*"
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The downpour ensued as it drenched the window of Shikikan's office, followed by a strike of lightning that got Wales' eyes to roll back around and open. She rubbed her eyes, politely yawned and stretched her arms after taking a nap at the office's desk.
Her eyes trailed towards the clock to reveal that it was already 9.00 p.m. but the rain had yet to stop before suddenly... BAM! The second flash was loud enough to get her jumped from her sleeping spot.
"The weather starts to get even rougher," she muttered before Cleveland barged into office.
"Wales!"
"Cleveland. What is it?"
To Be Continued