The First Fleet (Azurlane Fanfiction)

ch. 3 Blood in the Water

"talking"
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Wales POV: Pacific Base

sir Hurricane had a bit of a hard time fitting in the car, but we got him to fit eventually. as we drive off to meet with the admiral, I look back at cane's ship and notice something. his design was reminiscent of Atlantic Base's black dragon. in fact, the other battleship is basically identical to her. curiosity got the better of me and I ask him about it

Wales: "sir Hurricane, if I may ask, are you and your battleship companion related to the Black dragon of Atlantic Base? "

Cane: "..... huh?, 'black dragon'.... is that a dragon empery ship? sorry, I don't think..... so.. "

I then look at cane to see him seemingly interested in the steering wheel of the car

Wales: "is there something wrong?"

Cane: "n-no, its just... I've seen cars before but I never got to drive one.."

Illustrious: "if you are interested, I can teach you if you'd like"

Cane: "oh! thanks! anyway, what does she look like?"

Wales: "I do not know myself, I've only seen pictures of her ship. communication between the Pacific and Atlantic has been reserved to emergency ever since the Kansas attack"

Cane: "I think I heard something about that. something about high class Sirens going inland"

Illustrious: "it was discovered that the Executor-class Sirens can detect radio waves, guiding them to the closest surface city. they might not be sentient, but their instinct should not be underestimated"

Cane: "hmm.. so that's what happened"

Wales: ".... I know this question may be out of line but... where do you and your fleet come from? and where did you hear about that incident?"

this was probably wasn't making a good impression, but as temporary capital ship of the Pacific base, I have an obligation to assure the safety of the ships under my command

Cane: "don't worry, he'll be the one who'll explain"

I was confused at first, but then I saw who he was talking about. we then stop and get out of the car where we see an old man in his 50's wearing an admiral uniform waiting for us outside

Wales: *salute* "greetings, rear admiral constantine, I am HMS Prince of Wales of the Royal navy. I am here as temporary replacement for USS Texas"

Illustrious: *bows* "And I am HMS Illustrious of the Royal navy, I am here to assist Wales"

Constantine: "at ease"

we all then went to my office to continue our conversation. After Illustrious closed the doors, we sat-

Cane: "HA! who knew you would become an admiral like your mother, and to think you were that short and shy boy who hid behind her legs..... Well... to be fair, your still a bit short"

Illustrious and I froze as we heard Hurricane speak so rudely towards the rear admiral. I could tell that Illustrious had the same panicking thoughts as I did, but then the admiral spoke

Constantine: "hehe, you haven't changed a bit Hurricane, not one bit. Anyone would look short beside your flagpole looking ass!"

.... at least the admiral to his rudeness in jest. Still, i would have been happier if I was told the two were friends

Cane: "can't say the same for you though, haha! the 27 year old that looked 18 is now a 48 year old that looks like he's in his 70's"

Andy: "i don't want to hear about age from YOU, hehehe...." *salute* "I am rear admiral Andrew D. Constantine, it is a pleasure meeting you once again, Admiral Hurricane"