The Chronicles Of Zero

Zero (thought): No, I don't need to do that to them.

Zero: Hey, Cleveland, Columbia, Denver, Montpelier.

Cleveland: Hi, commander, what are you doing here so early?

I'm showing them the basketball in my hands.

Zero: training my aiming.

Columbia: Why are you doing target practice with a basketball? You could use the practice field for that, right?

Zero: I could do that, but my ship is still under repair after my fight with Enterprise, Warspite, Zuikaku, and Bismarck, so I'm focusing on the closest thing to it, basketball.

Denver: You were indeed impressive, fighting against the strongest of each faction and winning in the end.

Zero: Without bragging, I did pretty good, didn't I? But they can still get better, they can get stronger than that. And so can I.

Denver: Tell us, Commander, can you teach us to fight like you?

Denver asks me excitedly, as she approaches me...

Zero: I wish I could. But right now I don't have much time.

Zero: Um, I know, let's make a bet.

Cleveland: A bet?

Zero: Yeah, two against four, me against you four in a ten points game, you win that game I'll coach you...

Columbia: It'll be easy.

Zero: But...

Denver: But...?

Zero: If I win all the Cleveland class sh.i.p.s, they will become my little sisters...

Cleveland/Denver/Columbia/Montpelier: Ehhhhhhhh?

Zero: So?

Denver, Columbia, and Montpelier look at Cleveland since she's the oldest, so it's up to her to choose or not.

Cleveland: Hmmm, why not?

Denver/Columbia/Montpelier: Aaaah?!!

Cleveland: What's wrong? It's not like we lose something, and if we lose we get a great big brother, I always wanted to see what it felt like to be the little sister.

Denver: Now that you mention it, it wouldn't be bad, if he becomes our big brother, he's strong in battle, he's cool, and he cooks delicious food and he seems to like basketball, I give him 100 points.

Montpelier: If Cleveland's okay with it, I'm fine with it, but I'm still suspicious of him.

Columbia: We'll see when the game's over.

Zero: All right, game on.

I use [Doppleganger] to make a clone of me appear to be my partner.

Cleveland: Wow, why are there two commanders?!!!!!

Denver: Plus it's coming out of his shadow.

Zero: No more daydreaming and let's play.

// 1 hour later //

[ Skill [Vanishing Drive], [Phantom Shoot], [Misdirection] obtained ]

The Cleveland sisters received a crushing defeat, 10 points for Zero and 0 points for them.

Denver: What happened?

Cleveland: I have no idea, they're moving around the field like ghosts.

Columbia: By the time we react, they've already scored a basket.

Montpelier: We underestimated him and he beat us flat out.

Zero: Are you all right? Here, some refreshments.

Cleveland: Thank you Commander... oops I was wrong, now it's Aniki.

Zero: You don't need to force yourself to change what you call me if it makes you uncomfortable.

Denver: No, a bet is a bet and we lost, so from today on, Cleveland class is your little sisters, take care of us, Big Brother.

Columbia: Tell us Big Brother how you disappear and reappear on the field as you do.

Montpelier: I want to know too.

I explain to them everything that happened during the game, using Misdirection to make them believe that I disappear and reappear like a ghost.

Denver: I would have still wanted to win so that you would still coach us.

Zero: Who says I'm not going to coach you?

Cleveland/Denver/Columbia/Montpelier: Huh????

Zero: Of course I said that if you win I'll train you but I never said that if you lose I won't train you.

Cleveland/Denver/Columbia/Montpelier: ... So why the bet then?

Zero: To test you and find out the limits of your endurance and performance during a physical effort and to formulate a training plan adapted for each of you. Plus a little bonus for me.

Then I take a notepad and a pen out of my inventory and start writing a training menu for each of them, which also includes their daily diet.

Zero: Well, if you follow the instructions to the letter and show the expected results I will move on to phase two of your training.

I tell them when I give them their training sheet...

Cleveland: Aniki, you're the best.

They're jumping all over me to hug me.

Zero: You're overreacting.

After talking with them for a while, I go to my office to get ready to go back to Kuoh because I have to make lunch for everyone before I go to school.

On the way back I was face to face with Graf Spee, when she saw me she threw herself into my arms.

Graf Spee: Zero

Zero: *Catch* Careful.

I catch her and then she starts to cuddle up to me.

Graf Spee: Eheheh, Zero, Zero... *sniff sniff* the smell of Zero.

Zero: Are you a dog or something? I know you're happy to see me, but did you want something?

Graf Spee: Yes, about the date you promised me.

Zero: Um, let me think, what do you think about my next day off in a week, I'll spend the whole day with you.

Graf Spee: Are you very busy right now?

Zero: I have to deal with a problem at home and then I have to coach some friends for an important game. Sorry about that.

Graf Spee: That's ok as long as you keep your promise, I'll wait, but don't take too much time.

Zero: Thanks

Then I give her a kiss that lasts a while before we part, I continue on my way to my office...

???: Commander

Zero: Huh??

I turn around to find a girl with black hair in a ponytail and floppy animal ears, looking strict and serious in a white military outfit with a katana. Her b.r.e.a.s.ts are big. This is Atago's older sister, Takao.

Zero: What can I do for you, Takao nee-san?

Takao: Nee-san? why are you addressing me like that?

Zero: Because my ship is Takao's class, which makes me your little brother even though spiritually.

Takao: I see, I was sure that your ship looks just like mine although it's more technologically advanced, that's a discussion for later, do you have a moment?

Zero: I have time, what can I do for you?

Takao: Have you seen Atago? She didn't come back to the dormitory last night.

Zero: Ah!!!!!

Takao: From your reaction, you know where she is, don't you?

Zero: Yes, you could say we were together all night last night.

I say by taking my eyes off of her

Takao: Why do you look away from me as if you have something to blame yourself for? She didn't cause you any trouble, did she?

Zero: Nothing at all, she was perfectly calm.

Takao: I'm relieved, I know that sometimes Atago can be very sticky, but deep down she's a nice person to talk to.

Zero(thought): To be clingy she is clingy, she kept hugging me all through our session last night until she passed out from exhaustion.

Just then I think about it, something hugs me from behind and hides my eyes. I feel two round, soft objects sticking against my back.

???: Who is it? Who is it?

Zero: Atago nee-san

Atago: You recognized me right away, I expect nothing less from my little brother...

She says, giving me a big hug and nibbling my ear...

Takao: Atago what are you doing, this is indecent.

Atago: Takao you're scary, if you act like that Zero won't like you, you know?

Takao: What are you talking about? Don't say things like that in front of the commander, Atago, he'll get the wrong idea.

She said blushing, trying to avoid my gaze, and I can't stop admiring Takao when she's shy, which makes me want to tease her even more.

Zero: Don't worry Takao nee, I'll never hate you, on the contrary, I love you very much.

Takao: Atago and Commander no BAKA

She said as she ran away, me and Atago looking at each other...

Zero: She got away.

Atago: Indeed.

Zero: Are you okay? You're not having any trouble walking?

Atago: No thanks to the vial you left us, there is no problem, everyone is already awake and back in their dormitories.

Zero: I see if you see them tell them that I am going home and I will see them the next time I visit.

Atago: Ehhh you have to go already, I will miss you.

She says as she increases the strength of her embrace

Zero: Don't worry, I'll try to come and see you as much as I can.

Atago: Can I come to visit you?

Zero: See the ring on your finger?

Atago: Yes, how did it get on my finger?

Zero: This ring is like a wedding ring that only appears when the love between the two parties is sincere.

Atago: Meaning?

Zero: It's true that because of yesterday's situation I couldn't tell you and the others, but I love you Atago.

Atago: I love you too Zero.

Atago gives me a fiery kiss. After enjoying Atago's lips I part from her.

Zero: Well I think I'll get going before the storm hits.

Atago: What do you mean by that?

Zero: I was able to avoid the discussion with Takao about where you were yesterday, but the other four are a different story, their relatives are going to know what we did.

???/???/???/???/???: WHAT DID YOU DO WITH THE COMMANDER??????

???/???/???: WHAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTT ??????????

Zero: I think it's time for me to slip away, Sayonara.

I head to my office, take a shower and put on my school uniform. Then I head to the central square in front of the academy...

???: COMMMAAANDEEERRR !!!

I look behind me; to see Enterprise coming at me...

Zero: Hello, Enty.

Enterprise: No hello Enty with me, what have you done to Hornet?

She asks me while shaking me, as for me, I'm just laughing stupidly.

Zero: Aahaaahahahhh

Hornet: Big Sister, let him go.

Then comes Hornet followed by Vestal and Yorktown behind her.

Zero: Hello, Hornet.

Hornet: Uh... Hello Zero...

Zero: Why are you so shy all of a sudden, don't tell me you're thinking about what happened yesterday?

Hornet: What are you talking about in front of everyone, Baka.

Zero: Sorry, sorry.

Enterprise: I've never seen Hornet act like that.

Yorktown: Me neither, but she's lucky her first time was with the commander.

Zero: I see, so Hornet, did they make you spill the beans?

Hornet: Yes, I couldn't keep it a secret.

When I turn to Vestal, Yorktown, and Enterprise they start to blush and then I turn to Hornet...

Zero: How far did you tell them?

This time it's Hornet's turn to turn red.

Hornet: I told them everything from the beginning, sorry.

Zero: *Sighs* I see.

This time I'm the embarrassed one, then Vastal comes up to me, then she waves her hand to come close to her, then I lower my head and she whispers in my ear...

Vestal: I just wanted to thank you for making Hornet's first time pleasant

Zero: You don't need to thank me, Vestal, I treat all my girlfriends with care and sensitivity, especially if it's their first time.

Vestal: I can see you're a nice person commander I'm available 24 hours a day if you need me, just drop by.

She said, then kiss me on the cheek.

Zero: Na...!!!!!!

Hornet/Enterprise: Vestal ????????

Yorktown: My~ Vestal since when did you get so bold.

Vestal: Since we still have you Commander what's that ring on Hornet, we've been trying to get it off her finger so we can examine it, but it's still stuck to her finger.

I explain to them what this ring is and what it can do for the wearer...

Vestal: If I summarize this ring is like a wedding ring and it only appears if the feelings of both parties are reciprocal.

Yorktown: Fantastic, which means the commander is our brother-in-law then.

Zero: I think it does.

Then I turn to Enterprise when she sees me, she starts sulking.

Zero: Enty, are you still mad at me about yesterday?

Enterprise: You abandoned me yesterday, Yorktown and Vestal lectured me all afternoon.

Zero: I think you kind of deserved it and it was me or them that would lecture you, and I want you to know that my sermons are very prompt.

I say this in a demonic voice and my eyes turn red, when Enterprise saw them she swallowed a gulp of saliva.

Zero: Verdict?

Enterprise: I'm sorry I won't do it again.

Zero: As long as you realize you're wrong, it's all right with me.

Then I look at the time

Zero: Oops, gotta go, bye everyone.

Hornet: You're leaving already?

Zero: Sorry I have school today.

I'm heading to the same place where I appeared the day before and the transfer circle is activating.

Javelin/Ayanami/Nimi: Commander, wait for us.

Three destroyers are coming straight at me and I don't have time to react.

Zero: Huh? Wait.....

// Zero's Room, Zero's Mansion, Kuoh //

*Splaf**Splaf*

Javelin: Whoa, everybody, are you okay?

Ayanami: Just a little shaken but I'm fine desu~

Javelin: What about Nimi-chan?

Ayanami: ...

Javelin: What's wrong Ayanami-chan?

Ayanami points one direction with her finger, when Javelin looks in that direction she can see Nimi above Zero and Zero has his hands in the air but most shockingly and these two are lip to lip.

Zero: ...

Nimi: ...

Zero (thinking): Don't do anything Zero, Nimi-chan will get up by herself make one false move and she'll hate you for sure, although her lips are soft and taste like sweet.

Nimi(think): What should I do, I should get up quickly but the Commander's lips are so soft and they taste like lemon.

Nimi starts kissing Zero.

Javelin: Aaaaaah Nimi-chan kissing the Commander, that's not fair.

Ayanami: She's right desu~

Nimi: Mwoua~ ... as a French writer said, "The world belongs to those who get up early."

Zero: Henry Gauthier-Villars, good reference.

Nimi: Danke.

Javelin: Mumumu...

Nimi: What's the matter Javelin-san, are you jealous?

While the two destroyers are arguing Ayanami approaches me and pulls on the sleeve of my uniform.

Zero: What is it Ayanami?

Ayanami: Commander can Ayanami also kiss. desu~

Zero: Are you sure? It's something important that you should only give to a very special person you know.

Ayanami: I know desu~ that's why I want to do it with the commander because Ayanami loves the commander desu~

Zero: I think that's not... Hum

Without waiting for Zero's answer, Ayanami sticks her lips against Zero's for a few seconds and then withdraws.

Ayanami: It's soft and sweet desu~

Javelin: So does Ayanami Commander, Javelin wants a kiss too.

Nimi: While we're at it, so am I.

The three destroyers are jumping on our poor boy...

* Knock* * Knock*

*Door open*

Kuro: Onii-chan it's time for breakfast... Eh?!

Ayanami/Javelin/Nimi: Eeh ???!!!

Illya: Kuro, don't go into the room without permission... uhm why are you standing there without moving?

Illya looks into the room to see three girls above her older brother and stands frozen like a statue.

Miyu: Illya, Kuro, what's up... ??!

Miyu arrives and watches the scene in front of her eyes.

Zero(thinking): Why do you three have to get to this point in time.

Zero: Yo... Kuro, Illya, Miyu...

Illya: Onii-chan you're beast

*SL.A.P*

Zero. Why me?

// Dining room //

I arrive at the dining room with Javelin, Nimi, and Ayanami with a big hand mark on my face.

Lu: Oh welcome back Zero,... what was all that shouting earlier and why do you have a hand mark on your face?

Lu asks me with a mocking smile

Zero: Leave me alone.

I look at Illya and Miyu but they ignore me and Kuro seems to find all this drama funny.

Sakuya: Welcome back Zero-sama, who are those young people behind you?

Zero: Oh I almost forgot, like Belfast, Edinburgh, and company these three are my subordinates from Azur Lane, the girls introduce you.

Javelin: Hello, I'm Javelin, a destroyer from the Royal Navy, nice to meet you.

Nimi: Guten Tag, I'm Z23 from the Ironblood, but you can call me Nimi.

Ayanami: My name is Ayanami, I'm a destroyer from the Sakura Empire desu~ Nice to meet you desu~

(A/N: These 3 wear their retrofit outfit)

Lu: My~ they're so cute, are they a new addition to your harem?

Zero: Don't say that, there's no way I...

I'm looking at my 3 three destroyers looking at me with stars in their eyes.

Zero (thought): Don't look at me like that.

Then I turn to the other members at the table.

Maria and Atalanta give me a big thumb up, Mio, Miyu, and Illya give me a death stare, Sakuya does not react, Miyuki and Ruru look at me as if they were looking at trash, Kiana is too focused on eating and Lu looks at all this drama with a smile with Kuro

Zero (thought): What to do? I tell yes I'll be branded as a beast, and if I tell no I'll upset my three cuties.

Then all of a sudden a mini-demon and a mini angel of me appear at each side of my shoulder.

Mini-demon Zero: Why do you hesitate, you've already tasted all those beautiful big sisters, loli are sticking to you without you having anything to do and most all single girls will throw themselves at you. You are the incantation of one of the seven deadly sins so a crime or two more won't make any difference if you taste them they must be very delicious.

Zero (thought): He's not wrong, I've already dived into the spiral if I start playing innocent now I won't be able to honor the fact that I'm half Incubus and a demon.

Mini-angel Zero: No Zero don't be corrupted by him, you must protect them, don't give in to temptation, you will regret it later.

Zero(thought): Isn't that what I'm doing already? And so far I have rarely laid a hand on a girl voluntarily. They have all thrown themselves at me.

Mini-angel Zero: Now that you mention it, you are right.

Mini-demon Zero: Ahaha 1-0 to me, I win, go graze somewhere else.

My Mini-Demon shoot lightning with his finger to my Mini-Angel who disappears into a white feather pouf.

Mini-angel Zero: I'll win next time.

Mini-demon: All right, you know what you have to do, my apprentice.

Zero (thinking): Yes my master

I nod my head while my eye begin to become yellow

Mini-demon: Well, may the dark side be with you, young Sith...

He said, wearing Darth Vader's outfit, then he disappeared in a cloud of darkness.

(A/N: Literally what happens this week in my head when I write this chapter)

What Zero doesn't know is that everyone saw this little melodrama happen before their eyes but without the voices.

Illya: What just happened just now?

Miyuki: It's as if the voice of reason and the voice of insanity in him was deciding his answer and the voice of reason lost the match.

Lu: So Zero what's your answer?

Zero: ...

// See you next chapter //