It's been a long time since I've done this haven't I… Well, I might as well get back into the habit. So, hello everyone and welcome back to another chapter of 'Strike Witches Infinity'. Where we last left off, the UNF took out Excalibur, another USEAN Ace Squad has been eliminated, and… James turned into a girl…

Jane: "I'm still not having a good day…"

Oh, no worries. It's either Eila or Lucchini I'm worried about.

Jane: "…"

Apart from that… since Ace Combat 7 is released, I might as well incorporate those elements into the story. Yep, from Spare Squadron to the Arsenal Bird to AWACS Bandog not caring one bit about your safety. And solitary. Maybe in later chapters, I guess… Anyways, I'll skip reviews because of how really long I miss doing the story. Enjoy.

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Chapter 14: Invincible Fleet

Jane's P.O.V.

March 4th, 2020

Kaliningrad, Russian Federation

"Hmm…" It was all I can ever think of ever since the last operation. It involved Lelouch upgrading the Striker Unit, while I'm still flying it. The result? It transformed me into a girl… It's not a bad thing, apart from what all of my teammates said. I pretty much look the same, but I have black stockings, a blue skirt and my voice changed. Even changing into my new undergarments is… awkward. Instead of the boxers, I received cerulean bra and panties. I even got some new undergarments with Trude's help. Yoshika even pitched in by giving me a Fusoan-styled swimsuit. Again, I'm a little… lost myself.

"Hmm…" I even looked at my… new parts on my body. Trude found out that my size is like Amirah's. Worst still, I'm on the target list for both Eila and Lucchini. As such, for example, I kept myself hidden in one of the bunks where the UNF are using to reclaim Eastern Germany. Luckily, both her and Amirah put up concealment tape across my bosom. It wasn't until Erica got curious, and accidently removed the tape. As much as she wanted to feel it, Erica decided to keep it secret, which is good enough. It was getting around nighttime, where the majority of the base is sleeping. I found my way back to my room and just sat on the bed, thinking about what has happened the past two days.

A while later, my girlfriend came in, still her old self, but she changed a little after my transformation. She smiled a little as she sat next to me. "Still getting accustomed to your new body, Jane?" In order to avoid confusion, Minna switched my name from James, to Jane.

"Unfortunately, yes." I answered "I can only wonder why I did the upgrade in-flight…"

"It's called desperation, Jane." Trude answered "I can understand that you're fighting an ace squadron, but… you just did it out of the blue, and there are the results."

"Results even include mood swings, and chances of getting groped by Eila or Lucchini." I joked a little before sighing "But what can you do, Trude. I just did it, I admit it." Trude smirked

"Always speak the truth, Jane." She began to stand up "However… there's something I need to get off my chest…"

"…What are you implying, Trude…?" Trude leaned close to me. "Barkhorn…?" She pulled back and pulled me up.

"Uniform. Off." I became wide-eyed with what she ordered "Jane? Uniform off." I asked her to turn around, to which she did and off came my RAF attire, leaving me in black tights and the cerulean bra and panties. I had to cover my bosom a little before turning back to her, but she caught a full view of me. "You don't have to be shy around me, Jane." She then took the opportunity to pin me against the wall as her hands grappled mine over my head.

"W-What are y-you doing, Trude!?" I stammered while I am red in the face. She leaned in close again and cooed into my ear.

"I wanted to get a clearer image of you, Jane… Of course, I can't deny that…" Trude pulled out a little before kissing me. I was shocked at first when she did just that. A few seconds into the kiss, I felt something entering my mouth. She snaked her tongue into me. It felt good… Really good… Trude then separated as we needed air. "You okay…?"

"I'm… surprised…" I breathed "I didn't know… you'd go that far…" I saw her smirk a little as she starts to kiss me again, this time on the neck.

"You smell nice, Jane… Kind of like a red velvet cake fusion… For that…" She began both sucking and nibbling me. It felt way too good and I moaned. "I want to hear your voice, Jane…"

"Y-You can already…" I tried to stifle myself but these nibbles completely kept me quiet. Trude then released one of her hands as it made its way onto my right breast. "Trude…?"

"Getting aroused, aren't you, Jane?" She squeezed it and I elicited a small squeak "That's a new sound coming from you. I guess your breast size is just that soft."

"Well, you started it! And I… Well…" After squeezing it, she continued playing my right bosom for a few minutes while she continued to kiss me. Trude let go afterwards as I slinked onto the floor, all flustered. "That… was…" Trude crouched in front of me.

"Exhilarating would be the word you're looking for." She continued as she kneeled in front of me "To be honest, I don't care if you are a boy or a girl. I know there's only one Dowding. And it's right in front of me." Both of us blushed "Here, I'll help you to the bed. I think you earned enough punishment today."

"I guess so… But… if we did it again… It has to be behind closed doors, okay?" I asked her as she carried me, bridal style "Also… why do I feel wet?"

"Save that for tomorrow, Jane." Both of us laid on the bed. Trude and I kept our undergarments on and we both slept, all the while she's spooning me and feeling the warmth of my legs and body.

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Lelouch's P.O.V.

"…What…?" I can only mouth that word. I was about to visit Jane when both she and Barkhorn got intimate with one another. Luckily, I didn't barge in, as Madoka walked up.

"Lelouch? Everything okay?" I turned to the young sister, completely flustered

"Uh… I'm… going to bed…? Or…"

"Lelouch… I know what you're hiding." She answered back "It's still about Nii-san and his now female alter-ego, right? Much of the base hasn't known about it."

"But… do tend to keep your voice down, Madoka." I said to her "Some of the base personnel might hear what you said and can start spreading it across the base. Worst case scenario is either Eila or Lucchini doing… who knows what…"

"That doesn't mean we can protect him, right?" I nodded at Madoka's suggestion "After all, both of you are at fault for causing this."

"Yeah… Is there anything else you came for?"

"I got word from Goodfellow and Minna that we are going to do an aerial strike on one of the USEAN fleets." She answered "It may be stationed at an occupied port in Latvia. A resistance group within said country that the USEAN battle group is known as the 'Invincible Fleet', known for destroying multiple vessels trying to ship in reinforcements to Russia."

"I think I heard radio chatter of their fleet combating one of the supply fleets during the raid on Excalibur… If they continue like this, Russia will fall in due time…"

"Exactly. If we don't want that, it'll be better if we strike them while they are at dock." She said before silently opening the door. "Nee-chan would have a hard time compiling all that happened last night…"

"They did do… things." I entered behind Madoka, only to find Barkhorn spooning Jane. Madoka just only looked at me. "I only heard them doing things before I entered."

"Just be glad it isn't the sauna." Madoka soon changed into her night clothes before laying down in her bunk as I followed suit. "You can bunk with me for the night, Lelouch. No harm done." I nodded while still looking at her crimson eyes.

"You know… You kind of remind me of myself as a Red Neuroi." I commented "I sometimes scare off my subordinates with eyes like those." Madoka chuckled a little

"Well, be glad that you're on the human side." She answered "Otherwise, you wouldn't be standing here with us." I agreed with her before taking my place next to her. "If you don't mind me asking… how does Neuroi… mate…?"

"…It's… complex… A-Anyways, Madoka, best get some sleep." Madoka smiled and said goodnight to me and both of us fell asleep.

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Reaper's P.O.V.

I was watching the T.V. where the pilots usually hang out. Some of the soldiers are still awake doing night patrols while some night fighters are conducting patrols if USEA tried a sneak attack. I flipped through some channels over and over, until one stumbled across a girl dressed in white. One of the newscasters began his report.

"In other news, the descendent of the French Royal Family made her speech in front of the National Assembly in Paris earlier today. During the Raid on Excalibur by UN Forces, Princess Rosa Cossette D'Elise called for restraint between both the UN and the USEAN Federation."

"I know both the United Nations and the Federation of USEA are at war with one another, I cannot stress calls for peace between both sides." The Princess said in front of the Assembly "I can agree with the UN Secretary-General, to ensure the peace for the future of this world, is to stop the Federation's warpath of terror. However, we need to restrain ourselves as we want no bloodshed spilled onto our country and the rest of the world."

"The French Princess descendent was met with mostly positive reception from the UN and USEAN leaders. Some members from within said that one or both sides will submit until a clear winner is decided."

"I guess the Princess is right…" I mused myself. Just then, Edge walked in.

"I take it you're a fan of Princess Cossette, Reaper?" She smirked "I'm sure some people have seen the broadcasts. Sure some wanted to fight for peace, however, a lot still voice support for the war to continue."

"…I am bored… Besides, watching the Princess is kind of a stress-reliever after what we have been going through the past few months." Edge nodded and sat down next to me "So… any news from UN Command, or Goodfellow?"

"Well, they are setting up a plan called 'Operation Rough Seas'." She answered "Apparently, recon satellites caught wind of the USEAN's main fleet coming towards the Archangel."

"Now that she's docked, they picked a grand opportunity to sink the flagship." I sighed deeply "Speaking of the Archangel, did you by any chance take a look at the Commander?"

"Commander Dowding? I think I did." She answered "After the Excalibur Operation, I think I heard him sounding a little… girlish."

"You… didn't see the transformation?"

"He got covered by the blast from one of Albireo's missiles. Either he put his shield up in time, or something inside him might have triggered it." It took a second to figure out what happened to James "He transformed into a girl, didn't he..."

"…Yes." I said simply "I only know it works in Japanese manga, but in real life? That has got to be one of the weirdest things I have ever seen in my entire life." Edge agreed with me as I turned off the television "I'll be turning in myself now."

"Same here, Reaper. We got ourselves a big operation tomorrow." I agreed with her "Have a goodnight."

"Night, Edge." We both went our ways and slept peacefully.

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*BGM: Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies-ISAF Briefing*

As everybody filed into the briefing room, the display map shows the progress of the USEAN Aegir Fleet and the UNF Resolute Fleet. While the Archangel and her ships are docked at the harbor, the Aegir Fleet's last known position was near Lithuania. If it weren't for the UNF and Russian Armies still attacking the USEAN occupied countries, then the fleet would've been under attack immediately. Not to mention gave off a major warning.

"We will launch a counterattack on the Aegir Fleet while they are still near the Lithuanian coastline. This large-scale airstrike will be the largest and a major strategic operation since Operation Cherry Blossom of last year. To do this, pilots from the United Nations Forces and of Infinity Squadron will help deal a large blow against this 'Invincible Fleet'. You may need to resupply along the way because this operation will be long in duration. Remember, it is imperative that you all complete the mission objectives and return to base safely. If nothing else, dismissed."

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Jane's P.O.V.

March 5th, 2020

Off the coast of Lithuania

After taking off from the Archangel, Infinity Squadron rendezvoused near the Lithuanian coastline. Already, Galm and Bone Arrow Flights met up with us, while the other squadrons went ahead. "Jane? Will you be okay fighting in what you are now?" Minna asked me

"Just as long as no one sees up my skirt, I'll be just fine…" I answered my Karlsland counterpart.

"Chin up, Boss. You'll be just fine." Tatsuya encouraged me "Besides, no one cannot even recognize you. Somewhat." That was when SkyEye gave out the mission orders. We haven't heard from him since 'Operation Bunker Shot', but it's good to be under his wing again.

"SkyEye here. All aircraft, you are clear to engage any and all targets. Sink the 'Invincible' Aegir Fleet before they can reach the Resolute Fleet. Good luck."

"That's our cue. All units, break and engage." Everyone soon dispersed and began engaging. Below us are a plethora of Destroyers, Cruisers, Submarines, an Aircraft Carrier, and an ever familiar Iowa-class Battleship. Wernher-Noah is really pulling out all the stops. Everyone dived down to aim their missiles, while we readied our weapons.

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"Battlestations! We're under attack!" One of the USEAN personnel shouted

"No shit we're under attack. What do you think we're doing, rolling out the red carpet?" Another USEAN sailor asked

"No, you damn idiot! Look!" They pointed skywards and sees multiple aircraft and Witches descending like hawks onto their prey.

"Ah hell…" The USEAN warships activated their CIWS and Anti-Air Missile weaponry and fired at the oncoming fighters. "Get to cover!"

"Captain, UNF fighters have begun to attack the fleet!" One of the adjutants said to the Captain onboard the Tanager "Orders, sir!?"

"Keep pressing forward! Have any gun to knock out those UN Air Forces!" The Captain answered "Time to destroy these Valkyries…"

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"Jane, the one you're targeting is the flagship of the Aegir Fleet." Minna said

"It's ancient…" I noticed before the gunners on deck fired at me. "Whoa! Really armed for a Neuroi War-era battleship!" The flagship began opening up its rifled guns and peppered the skies with anti-aircraft fire. "Since when did Wernher-Noah upgrade Neuroi War-era ships…?"

"They noticed the Iowa-class Battleships' armaments from the Cold War and integrate it in their versions." SkyEye answered "Also, much of their aerial fleet have to work their way around the usual designs, all the while keeping their lethality with them." I managed to knock out one of the rifled guns while I saw Sanya and Ursula destroying a USEAN Frigate.

"No wonder why the USEANS have more inventory than what we have…" I lamented before focusing my attention onto the CIWS guns. It spun up its barrels and unleashed a barrage of lead. I managed to pull up my shield in time and felt multiple hits made by the gun. Luckily, it didn't penetrate the shield. "Got to make it stop firing… Apart from the overheating…"

"You alright, Jane?" Minna asked as she gave me cover fire

"More or less, Minna." I answered her "This battleship is giving me the time of my life." Erica then hovered next to me

"Apart from you and Trude having your… moment~?" She asked cheekily while I flushed red

"W-What…?" I became momentarily distracted as one of the rifled guns fired, and its shell detonated in front of me. "Erica! That nearly got me!"

"Why? You and Trude have that lovely moment last night." That made me blush even more than ever. I never knew that anyone would have told her about what had happened last night. Maybe it might be Lucchini. Even Shirley.

"I… don't want to talk about it right now…" I re-entered my old state before attacking once again, this time, attacking the superstructure.

Yoshika's P.O.V.

"All aircraft on board the Geofon has been destroyed. They were about to takeoff too." Even though I feel awful for targeting the aircraft which still houses the pilots, my hands are tied. Either attack them, or have them deal with us. I decided to go for the latter as I found charred wrecks of F-14 Tomcat's and F/A-18 Hornet fighters still on the flight deck.

"Forgive me…" I silently said before Edge fired an Anti-Ship Missile at the Geofon, damaging it. I then watched James, or Jane in this case right now, moving about taking on a USEAN Battleship. "Edge-san? You don't think Jane-san is more… frisky… don't you say?" I saw Edge's Shinden II bank right before answering me back.

"Ever since the Commander became a girl, I think she is clearly out of her debt." She answered as Jane destroyed one of the turrets on the Battleship

"I can tell that immediately." I then radioed SkyEye "SkyEye, how are we doing so far?"

"About a few Destroyers and Frigates have been sunk. Just keep up with the pressure." He answered "Warning, incoming aerial reinforcements. They are on course to the Aegir Fleet."

"Incoming fighters. All of them are Flanker's." Sanya analyzed before the Flankers dispersed

"Everyone, evasive maneuvers!" Sakamoto-san ordered

"Strike Witches, Bone Arrows and Ridgebacks, you'll concentrate on the Aegir Fleet. All fighters, on me, we have to shield them from the enemy." Cipher gave out instructions on what to do. While the rest of the fighter group broke off to deal with the enemy, we have our hands tied with the enemy fleet.

"Well, I guess the fleet is ours now." Lex said before firing more missiles onto a Destroyer. The missiles detonated into the magazine room, as the Destroyer went to the bottom. Meanwhile, Jane is still working on the USEAN flagship. I flew over to her and reloaded her rifle.

"Jane-san, everything okay with you?" I asked her while I fired my weapon onto one of the defenses.

"…I'm trying to concentrate over this battleship." The Commander answered "Mainly on its weapons. And… my appearance…" I then watched her skirt flutter a little before trying to pry it down. "Bloody skirt… I'm not wearing this in battle again…"

"I'm afraid you'll make peace with it soon, Commander." I said to her in kind

"Here's hoping…" She said as she began raking the superstructure. Some of the USEAN sailors began to bring out their small arms in desperation and began firing at her. She managed to put up her shield and began firing on the attackers while the Battleship's weaponry fired again. This time, Barkhorn-can made the save.

"You alright, Jane?" The Karlsland Witch asked her

"I could've been better, Trude." Jane answered her "Been dealing with the Battleship for a while now. What's the status on the others?"

"Much of the fleet is heavily damaged or in disarray." SkyEye answered "The Carrier Geofon, along with many escorts are underwater now. As for the aerial reinforcements, about a quarter remains in the fight."

"And all that's left is…"

"You're aiming at the flagship of the Aegir Fleet. Battleship Tanager." The AWACS replied as Jane moved to the forward deck, where she landed.

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Jane's P.O.V.

After landing on the Tanager, some of the USEAN sailors left their stations to confront me. They fired their weapons while I took cover behind some spools. "Bloody… Right…" I took the liberty of taking off my skirt and threw it, in which Yoshika caught it and continued her fight. "First time for anything… ground combat on a ship no less…" After checking my XM8, I began to move and fired onto two sailors, to which they went down easily.

"Valkyrie on the ship! Take her down!" One sailor cried out

"With what!?" Another shouted

"Everything!" I got my shield up as more soldiers came out from the inside of the ship. Then, I saw Erica coming over and started firing on them. They responded in kind, however, she managed to clear a path.

"There you go, Commander." The blonde Karlslander called out "Way is clear. Also, you do look better without the skirt." That got me flashing red completely, while I tried to cover my lower area.

"I have to remind myself to wear something not that completely obscene…" I then dropped my heated face and shook myself back to reality, looking at a USEAN Destroyer exploding in the distance.

"Aegis Destroyer Beluga, sunk." SkyEye said over the radio "Things are going well." SkyEye then radioed me "Commander, how come you're on the Tanager?"

"Just need to see this through, AWACS." I answered "Once the ship is disabled, either the Aegir Fleet retreats, or sink her. But do the latter until I get off the boat." Soon enough more USEAN sailors popped up and took cover either behind the damaged guns or from elevated positions. I do have cover in the form of Erica, however.

"Commander, more soldiers upstairs!" Erica called out. She got in front of them and began unleashing a barrage of bullets onto the enemy while I continued sweeping the lower portion.

"Just in here…" I've never been inside an Iowa-class Battleship before, but I had to find the bridge to stop the USEAN fleet from attacking. Just then, Minna contacted me.

"Jane, I got a report from SkyEye." Minna said "The Aegir Fleet is nearly approaching the Resolute Fleet at Estonia. Whatever you are doing, better do it fast."

"I'm working on it, Minna." I answered before two USEAN sailors appeared

"There! Stop her!" They opened fire, only for me to activate my shield in time and fired on them. More crews wanted me off the ship, clearly. It became usually like this until I reached the bridge area, but they locked it down.

"Okay, Lelouch. Time to do your magic." Pulling out the Neuroi shard from my breast pocket, it then morphed to its humanoid form and readied itself to breach. It pieced together a breaching device before placing it on the door and the explosion forced it to open, allowing us both to enter the bridge.

"Targets, Jane!" The bridge crew decided to fight back, some took out their weapons, while one sailor decided to charge at me with a knife. Luckily, Lelouch tackled me out of the way before firing his weapon onto the defenders, killing them all in one stroke.

"Thanks for the save, Lelouch." I thanked it "However… can you…?" I turned red a little before it gazed down where its right knee is where my crotch is. It got off pretty quickly and dusted off before helping me up.

"Blame my quick reactions to that, Jane." It responded "And… you might want to take your embarrassment emotions down a bit. It's sometimes distracting us." It then looked around the bridge and hacked its radar. "Some of the ships are still in the combat area… mostly the mildly damaged ones. However, most of the ships are sunk or fleeing the scene."

"Do you think we'll turn the guns over onto the enemy?" I asked the Blue Neuroi

"Tanager's main weapons are still manned, so that's out. Unless…" It then scanned the room and found a secondary weapons panel. "Got it. Secondary fire control console that launches the missiles." I then took the liberty to search for the keys and found both from its Captain and First Officer before tossing one to Lelouch. It meanwhile hacked the targeting computer for the Tanager's missiles to hit the USEAN ships.

"Alright Lelouch, turn the key at the same time." It nodded "On three. Three." Both of us turned the key at the same time, and a flap revealed a button allowing me to press it. "Anti-Ship Missiles launched!"

"Confirmed missile fire coming from the Tanager." SkyEye analyzed "Commander, was that you?"

"Copy, SkyEye. Tell the other ships that Tanager has been captured." I even caught a glimpse of one of the Aegir Fleet's ships getting hit by one of the Anti-Ship missiles. "Also, inform everyone nearby not to fire on the ship. Lelouch and I are still on board."

"I think you want to abandon ship, Commander…" Yoshika's voice came on the radio

"Multiple bogeys are inbound, Jane. Must be aerial reinforcements."

"Isn't Cipher and the rest of Infinity dealing with the USEAN Forces?" I asked it

"They are… but… they appear to be unmanned." Lelouch analyzed "It isn't a Red Neuroi, I can assure that."

"Drones…" Just like that, the drones soon fired missiles on the Tanager. Unfortunately, since the Battleship had been disarmed, mostly by me, the girls meanwhile had to make sure the drones don't do any more damage.

"We better go now…" Lelouch then reverted back into shard form and held onto it. I even had to get down onto the deck and help out from there, until one of the drones made a run. However, it's not one of the Quox drones we have been worried about. It's a new type of drone, and fired a missile, onto where the magazine room is. "Oh dear…"

Once the missile detonated, it split the Tanager's bow and sent the ship skyward a little before crashing back into the water. Of course, I got thrown into the icy water too.

"Jane!" That was the last thing I heard before getting thrown into the ocean, when I soon felt something grabbing me, bringing me to the surface. I looked up only to find Trude carrying me.

"Thanks…" However, it's not even her. I caught a glimpse of a blue chip sticking out of her left pocket, which glowed. It's actually another Humanoid Neuroi that's carrying me! "Wait… you're… Well bullocks…" As we reached land, it dropped me off while I took refuge on a boulder, drying myself off. "So… you're another Neuroi, aren't you?"

"Exactly." Its model of Trude soon powered down reverting it back to its Humanoid form "Sorry if I haven't introduced myself proper. My name is Elaine. Elaine Shimazaki Callahan. I'm a member of the Blue Neuroi Ghosts."

"Ghosts? So… what kind of unit is that?"

"It's actually a Commando unit during our fight with the Red Neuroi. And surprisingly, I just have to follow a certain shard that lead me here."

"You mean Lelouch, right? Well… he's… somewhat knocked out after that explosion…" I then glanced up to find Trude landing next to me. "Now, where have you been?"

"Everyone tried to look for you after you've got thrown clear off the Battleship." Trude answered sternly before calming down "But… at least I'm glad you're safe. That drone hit the magazine room, and I thought the worst happened."

"You can thank this Humanoid Neuroi for fishing me out of the water." Trude then eyed the new Neuroi, to which it waved to her

"Jane… You keep getting some new allies somewhere." She said before she carried me in her arms. "Well, let's head back to the Archangel. Also… I'll give you some warmth when we landed." We then left without saying another word.

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"Even though the mission is successful, some warships from the Aegir Fleet managed to retreat back to friendly ports. I'm surprised you managed to raid the entire battleship, Commander Dowding. It's too bad it got sunk by an enemy drone, otherwise, we would be able to specify the differences between the US Navy made Iowa Battleships and those made by Wernher-Noah.

"For the drone is question, it's a new design that is on par with the MQ-90 Quox drones we all know and love. It's designation as of now is called MQ-101. We're trying to triangulate the course where this kind of drone came from. Apart from that-wait… We're now being redirected to Caracas. Heard that we finally have a chance to topple Navarro."

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Jane's P.O.V.

After knocking out the Aegir Fleet, and a Humanoid Neuroi saving me from drowning, I was lying down on my bunk bed aboard the Archangel, thinking about what happened during the day. I was even about to pass out until someone knocked.

"Come in." The bulkhead door opened to reveal Minna. "Minna? Do you need something?"

"I'm just here checking on you, Jane." She answered me "Everything alright since the end of the battle?"

"Apart from me being blown off the ship and getting caught in the water for a few seconds, I could be better." I answered sheepishly

"I even met this new Neuroi, Elaine. You can trust it, can you?" She asked me before sitting on my bed

"I think it knows Lelouch after we returned." I answered her "Come to think of it, do you think that it would be wise to head over to Caracas just like that? I mean, I know the UN wants to topple the Navarro government before creating this super-state, but I don't like rushing in without a plan."

"From what I heard, Navarro's military consists of advanced weapons made from Wernher-Noah and that they'll be sending in Special Operations teams first. And, maybe, Elaine can join in too."

"I just hope no one does anything so desperate…" I sighed before I see Trude entering "Oh. Trude."

"Hope I wasn't interrupting, Minna." She said to the redhead

"Oh no. I have just finished talking to Jane. I'm going to meet up with Lex, now. So, enjoy yourselves you two." Minna then exited my room, leaving only me and Trude. My girlfriend soon shifted towards my bed and sat next to me.

"Jane… before the operation against the Aegir Fleet, I want to apologize for my unprofessional actions the previous day." She began

"Is it over at Kaliningrad?" Trude nodded before I sat up "I don't blame you for that, Trude. You mainly spoke freely over what you thought of me regardless. That and your warmth."

"So… you didn't mind one bit?"

"A little bit of a warning would've been nice." I answered her "I still remember that you don't mind being me as a boy or a girl."

"Yeah… I did… That doesn't mean I still love you, Jane." Both of us looked into each other's eyes "And nothing will change that." With that, the two of us kissed and started heating up. "Guess I'll be in your hands then… But first…" Trude then walked over to the bulkhead door and closed it, ensuring that no one even dares to enter for what we're about to do.

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Hello everyone. Here's the new chapter for Strike Witches Infinity. Again, so sorry for the long wait. I have to deal with everything around me and trying to get inspired is quite hard. Now a few ideas have flown into me, trying to find out what else I can add. Maybe that Erusean Sub that is seen in the DLC's for 'Ace Combat 7'.

As a heads up, I could be wrong about Tanager's bridge layout. I know that both the communications room/bridge/weapons department aren't in the same area. You can thank the 'Modern Warfare 3' mission for breaching an Oscar-II Submarine. That's where I got the idea of Jane storming the ship.

Also, important notice. I'll be heading for the Philippines for three weeks in November. I don't want anyone else knowing where I have been again. Let's just say I need my mind relaxed and getting myself back into it. I still have time to post a new chapter in my other stories. Here's hoping. Anyways, hope you enjoy reading, and see you when I upload a new chapter. Bye for now.