Charles's dreamscape

Charles P.O.V

Everything was dark around me. I don't know where I am, I swear that I was in the guest bedroom, and yet, here I am. As I looked around, a voice startled me.

???1 : We finally meet again.

Charles : WHO'S THERE ?!?!

???1 : Behind you.

I did as the voice told me. I was so shocked that I could feel some tears starting to fall as I recognized the figure.

???1 It's been a long time, Charles, or should I say, Charles de Gaulle.

Charles : ADMIRAL ?!?! IS THAT REALLY YOU ?!?!

???1 : Yes, it is I, Admiral Louis De Gaulle. Before you ask, no, I'm really dead. However, my spirit somehow found its way to you.

Charles : I'm glad to see you again, even if it's in this form.

Louis De Gaulle : As much as I would like to stay here to drink some wine with you, I'm afraid this is not why I bring you here. I have a mission for you.

Charles : What is it ?

Louis de Gaulle : "You saw how Iris Libre and Vichiya Dominion are separated and are against each other, right ?" I nod "I want you to bring them back together to reform the Iris Orthodoxy. It might be difficult but I know you can do it, after all, I saw you already have a link with them, despite them not knowing. You are the key to bring them back together.

Charles : I shall do whatever it takes to do it. You have my word.

Louis De Gaulle : Looks like you're going to wake up. Don't worry, we will meet again here. Until then, farewell.

Everything became blurry as I felt myself waking up.

Charles's guest bedroom, 6:15 A.M

I woke up as I remembered what happened in the dreamscape. It felt so real, I could feel my cheeks wet from the tears that have fallen during my sleep. At the same moment, the door opened and a girl who I never saw before came in, most likely to wake me up.

???2 : It's time to wake up ! Oh, nevermind, you're already awake.

Charles : Oh, bonjour.

???2 : Are you okay ? Looks like you have been crying.

Charles : Don't worry, just a bad dream. By the way, who are you ?

???2 : Oh désolé. I am Émile Bertin, an Émile Bertin-class Light Cruiser. Ravi de vous rencontrer, Charles. Richelieu sent me here to wake you up and to tell you to be ready for 8:30 A.M to leave for Azur Lane.

Charles : Very well. I shall prepare myself. Thank you for telling me.*smiles a bit*

Émile Bertin : N-n-o pr-pro-problem ! *blushes and stutters adorably*

(Timeskip given to you Chibi Charles looking at the sunset doing an epic position)

8:25 A.M

I just got to the harbor where I am supposed to meet Richelieu to go to Azur Lane. And sure enough, here she is with Émile Bertin and another girl.

Charles : Bonjour, Richelieu. And rebonjour. Émile Bertin.

Richelieu: Bonjour, Charles. Are you ready ?

Charles : Everything is functional. And who is here with you and Émile Bertin ?

???3 : Oh, I am Le Téméraire, a Le Hardi-Class Destroyer.

Charles : Shall we go, Mesdames ?

Richelieu: *giggles while blushing* Bien sûr. Let us depart at once. Those girls will escort us, so we can defend ourselves against the Sirens.

(Timeskip given to you by Chick Norris and Ultra Instinct Shaggy doing an armwrestling while Saitama tries to break a Nokia 3310)

The next day, 7:24 A.M, 5km away from Azur Lane base

Richelieu P.O.V

I sighed as I saw the base of Azur Lane. I didn't think I would go back there. I don't like how the Royal Navy monitor us the same way Ironblood does for Vichiya Dominion. At least, the Eagle Union respect our need of freedom and independence. I was so focused on that matter that I didn't notice Charles looking at me worriedly. It was only when he talked to me that I got back to reality.

Charles : Hey, are you okay ? You seem a bit upset about something.

Richelieu : Don't worry, just a little more paperwork than usual, I feel stressed because of it. *panicked voice*

He continued to stare me intensely, not believing that lie, until he sighs.

Charles : If you say so.

Charles P.O.V

I could see Richelieu being upset about something. I asked her what happened, telling me the paperwork caused her stress. I didn't buy it, but for now, I'll let it slide, returning my gaze in front of me as I see the base of Azur Lane being closer to us.

Azur Lane base, 7:35 A.M

We just got down from our ships. I saw that 2 girls were waiting for us. Richelieu and I joined them.

???4 : So you came. I can't believe that you really are a shipboy.

???5 : Welcome to our base, Master Richelieu. And I see you bring that shipboy everyone was talking about.  Could we have your name ?

Charles : My name is Charles, or the MNF Charles De Gaulle, a nuclear Aircraft Carrier. And who might you be ?

???4 : Oh, my name is Enterprise, second Aircraft Carrier of the Yorktown-class, as well as leader of the Eagle Union.

???5 : Good day to you. I am Belfast, head maid of the Royal Navy, and an Edinburgh-Class Light Cruiser. The Queen Elizabeth, leader of the Royal Navy, sent me here to represent her as she is preparing herself to meet you.

Charles : Shall we go then ?

Belfast : Well, the meeting won't start before the afternoon. For now, we could make you visit our humble base to familiarize yourself to its structure.

Richelieu : I think we shall take her offer. We might go back here another time.

Charles : Very well. I am following you, Mesdemoiselles.

They were both blushing when I said "Mesdemoiselles". Everyone is blushing when I say those kind of words. must be the French charm.

Le Téméraire : Yeah, let's go !  You should see the beautiful beach they have !

Émile Bertin : Honestly, the Royal Garden is the place that should be the most interesting.

Le Téméraire : No ! The beach is better !

Charles : Calm down. We're going to see everything.

Le Téméraire/Émile Bertin : Really ?

Charles : Of course, if we have the time.

Belfast : It will be possible if we start right now. Let us not waste time.

Enterprise : Follow us ! I'm sure you will like the base.

(Timeskip given to you by an announce from Nintendo adding Enterprise to Super Smash Bros Ultimate) (A/N : If only they could)

The Royal Gardens of the Azur Lane base, 1:57 P.M

Still Charles P.O.V

I was supposed to meet the leader of the Royal Navy, Queen Elizabeth, , in the Royal Gardens while doing a tea party. We got to a table where we shall hold the meeting with the Eagle Union and the Royal Navy. As 2:00 P.M passed, I saw several girls from the Royal Navy coming to the table, including Enterprise and Belfast.

???6 : So you are that shipboy everybody was talking about. Let me introduce myself, I am Queen Elizabeth, a Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship, as well as the leader of the Royal Navy.

???7 : I am Warspite, the 2nd Queen Elizabeth-class battleship and her knight.

???8 : I never expected a shipboy to exist, and yet, here you are. Oh, my apologies, I forgot to introduce myself. I am Prince of Wales, a King George V-battleship.

???9 : It's a pleasure to finally meet you. I am Hood, an Admiral-class battlecruiser.

???10 : Sup, I am Cleveland, from the Cleveland-class Light Cruisers.

Charles : Well, I shall introduce myself now. I am Charles, known as Charles de Gaulle, a nuclear Aircraft Carrier from Iris Orthodoxy.

Wales : You do know this faction has split in two, right ?

Charles : That's what I heard. However, I am from the Iris Orthodoxy from the future.

They were shocked by that statement.

Warspite : You really come from the future ?

Charles : Yes. Until that Observer Alpha sunk me back in my world, before ending in your own.

Enterprise : My apologies for that. Shall we start the meeting ?

(Small Timeskip given to you by Chibi Ark Royal drooling over Little Illustrious while Chibi Charles is standing menacingly behind her with a bat)

Hood : So I heard you were a nuclear Aircraft Carrier, but what is the difference with a normal one ?

Charles : Well, this means I don't need oil to run. I can also go anywhere without limit. And before you ask how long I can last, I need to refill my reactors once every 20-25 years.

Queen Elizabeth : That long ? That's impressive but what do you mean you're from the Iris Orthodoxy of the future ? This is the year 1941 ?

Charles : It was the year 2020 in my world before I ended up here.

Cleveland : What were you doing at that time ?

Charles : It was either patrols or fighting against ISIS.

Enterprise: Could I ask you what is ISIS ?

Charles : ISIS is a terrorist organization of religious fanatics. They are sadly known for terrorist attacks that consist either shooting or bombing in crowds to kill the most people as possible, even if this means dying in the process.

Cleveland: Wow... seems like your world have it rough.

Charles : Trust me, the two World Wars are already dark reminders of that. The First World War killed 10 million people in the process, but this is nothing compared to World War 2 where between 50 and 60 million have lost their life.

Their eyes widened a lot, some of the girls were on the verge of tears.

Warspite : Did the situation got better since those World Wars ?

Charles : Well, there was the Cold War, although less violent, it lasted almost 40 years. It was a clash of systems between capitalism and communism : USA versus USSR. It ended with the fall of USSR in 1991, when they couldn't keep up the rhythm with the USA, especially in the space programs. But at that time, most of the countries decided to create the UN, or United Nations, whose goal is to protect the peace in the world.

Enterprise: *mind* *happy capitalism noises*

Charles : After that, USA became for 10 years the only superpower, being seen as the strongest country in the world. Until that cursed day, where the era of terrorism started.

Enterprise : What happened ?

Charles : Well, the world soon saw USA as the paper tiger, after witnessing a terrorist attack. Some fanatics hacked some planes to crash them in the Twin Towers as well as the Pentagon. The 4th plane that was supposed to crash into the White House never got there as the passengers got back the control, but still crashing in a field.  3.000 people lost their lives at that time.

Cleveland : HOW COULD THEY DO THAT ?!?!

Charles : They wouldn't agree to their ideas, but instead of talking about it, they decided to use violence to obtain what they wanted.

Enterprise : ...

Queen Elizabeth : ...I think we should leave that aside before the mood get worse. So, what happened once you came to this world ?

Charles : I ended in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. I scouted first to see where I am, verify my armements and equipment, before a Siren Fleet came to me. There was that Observer Alpha that sunk me that was there, before leaving and letting another Advisor-Class Siren named Purifier fight me.

Hood : Did you fought them by yourself ?

Charles : Yes, it was actually a one-sided annihilation to me. I destroyed their fleet with 3 planes. I could have almost killed Purifier with a missile if it wasn't for a white light that blinded me, allowing her to escape.

Warspite : WHAT ?!?! IMPOSSIBLE !!!

Richelieu : And yet, it happened. I can confirm that fact because I was present when it happened.

Hood : How powerful is he ?

Richelieu : Well, the thing is that he was holding back. He only used 3 planes out of the 50 he has. He also has some cannons as well as missiles that are just as versatile as his planes, between countering planes and submarines alike. I would say that he would be beyond Enterprise's power, and above the Sirens in term of sheer power. As it isn't enough, he also is well versed in strategy, which would be at the same level as Amagi. So, he is definitely a power to be reckoned with.

Queen Elizabeth/Enterprise : *mind* Good thing he isn't working with the Sirens.

Queen Elizabeth : What are you going to do now, Charles ?

Charles : My first priority would be to defend the equivalent of my homeland of this world, the Iris Orthodoxy. And my second would be to launch a mass genocide against the Sirens, to avenge the death of my crew and admiral.

Enterprise : Well, we have common goals. You should join us.

Charles : As much I as want to answer you right now, I still need to visit Crimson Axis first. Normally, I would have joined Iris Orthodoxy but because it is split in two, I need to visit both sides before making a choice. For now, I would be neutral for the two sides.

Queen Elizabeth : *sighs* You better have to tell us who you will join after that. Are we clear ?

Charles : Yes, your Majesty.

Queen Elizabeth : Good. We can end this meeting now. Thanks to all for agreeing to be there. You are dismissed.

(Timeskip given to you by Chibi Charles, Chibi Richelieu and Chibi Jean Bart doing the Pillar Men poses)

Richelieu P.O.V

Harbour of  Azur Lane, 6:47 P.M

That was a long meeting, but I hope that Charles will join my side. I can see that he saw and heard things worse than what is happening right now. My problem with the Royal Navy monitoring us is nothing compared to what he witnessed. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't heard Charles calling me

Charles : You're spacing out too much ! Are you sure you okay ?

Richelieu : Don't worry, just the stress of the paperwork.

Charles : *stares intensely* After what I saw, I don't think I can believe that anymore.

Richelieu : *sighs* I will tell you the truth but after we leave the harbour. This is something quite personal.

(Small Timeskip given to you by Chibi Schtorm sitting on a throne made of vodka bottles)

Richelieu's ship, 7:42 P.M

Still Richelieu P.O.V

After saying goodbye to everyone, I made sure that Émile Bertin and Le Téméraire were on their respective ship before telling the truth to Charles.

Richelieu : What I am going to say must stay between us. Are we clear ?

I saw he nodded.

Richelieu : Good. The truth is that even if we, Iris Libre, are members of Azur Lane, we don't have much freedom compared to the Royal Navy and the Eagle Union, because of the Royal Navy monitoring what we do. We can't do much because of that.

Charles : ...Here I thought they were good people. *sighs* How low do they need to be to make sure they keep their power ? Well, I cannot let something like that happen.

Richelieu : Wait, are you trying to tell me- ?

Charles : Yeah, I'm going to think about how to get back your freedom. I cannot do that right now because of lack of information. But I can still try to do  research about how to get it back.

Richelieu : Really ? *eyes widens*

Charles : Yeah, I'll do everything in my power to make it happen.

Richelieu: *starting to cry* I'll hold you onto those words. *goes hug him* Merci beaucoup.

He is really God's envoy. He will be the one to free our people. He will be my king. Wait, what I am thinking ?! It's too soon ! But I wouldn't mind it... Oh, come on Richelieu, stop those thoughts !

Charles P.O.V

As she was hugging me while crying, I could see the burden she is wearing. I have to help her ease that burden and the pain that come with it. She is from my homeland, so she definitely deserves my help. And I think she's cute too. Wait, what I am thinking ? Well, it doesn't matter, I need to free them from the Royal Navy's grasp. I swear it on my name and on my honor.

(A/N) : This is it for chapter 4. Thank you for reading. Don't hesitate to leave your opinion and feedback in the comments.

First, I am sorry for updating it only now, but I was quite busy with family matters, which explain why I am only updating now. But I''ll try to upload new chapters whenever it is possible.

Second, if you haven't voted yet for how Charles will meet Crimson Axis, then hurry up and do it now. You have until the 3rd June 2020 at 11:59 P.M to vote before I start writing the new chapter, so hurry up before it is too late.

Also, sorry if the chapter feels dark but it was needed to explain the situation of our world to them, so they can understand the pain we have witnessed. I'll try my best to make the next chapter less dark.

This is all. Thank you for reading and see you in the next chapter.

TheBreizhOne out !

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New characters that have appeared in this chapter :

Émile Bertin :

Le Téméraire :

Enterprise :

Belfast :

Queen Elizabeth :

Warspite :

Hood :

Prince of Wales :

Cleveland :

Of course, those images don't belong to me, but their original artist, so credit to them.