20th of Leoan. Camping Site. 08:00 of morning.

After resting, the girls assigned two of them to get the additional supplies for the change of pace. It was Masha and Natasha to be dispatched to purchase coal, meat and everything else. While Irina and Mira were left to be in-charge at the camp. Secretly, Masha holds Natasha's hand, only to respond with a smile.

Natasha: You don't have to do this.

Masha: Eh? I want to. C'mon just let me be.

Natasha: Fine then, just don't be oblivious to others.

After purchasing they head back to the camp when suddenly their Digipods ring.

General Brezhneva: Hello Girls.

Everyone: Yes, Comrade General.

General Brezhneva: You will be scheduled to prepare for the Military Parade at 25th of Leoan. This is for the Anniversary of the Victory and Independence.

The Girls almost caught offguarded but responded yes anyways. After the call, they decided to continue their fun time and conclude it by having the Barbecue Dinner Masha and Natasha bought earlier. This is where their Platechip spent, although they have only 5,000+ Goldny each.

Camping site. 08:00 of evening

The girls then took their barbecue and have a small chatter. However Irina asks something to Masha.

Irina: Um, Masha. I mean Captain. Can I have a request?

Masha: Yes, Irina?

Irina: Please look over my sister in the event of my absence.

Masha: Uh sure. Although this kinda seems too easy to me.

Irina: I see. I just want someone to look after her. She's my most precious treasure.

Masha: Uh huh. You really love your sister eh. I'm proud to hear that from you.

Irina: Thank you.

Natasha: Oy. Don't ask her something as that.

Irina: C'mon. You know I can't watch you all the time despite being overprotective myself.

Natasha: Sheesh, Irina.

Masha, Mira: *laughs*

Natasha: Argh!

Masha: Okay calm down now. And don't worry about Natasha. I'll protect her.

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This caught Natasha by surprise, and also proved Masha really loves her romantically. Natasha decided to timely confess to Masha right at the Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Victory and Independence. After this, the girls finish off their barbecue dinner and sleep.

21st of Leoan. Inside the train. 07:00 of morning.

After leaving the campsite and pay the total expenditures for staying, which revealed to be just 500 Goldny each, the girls board on trains. This is were they split. Masha and Mira were had to ride another train to get home respectively, as the sisters were heading straight to Podsolnechnikograd. Before leaving, Masha did the French Kiss to Natasha, although Irina and Mira didn't see it because both were glued to their Digipods whom catching up what they missed during camp time. Irina catches to the latest episode of her favorite Animated show about the endless war Between two Factions, set in a Different World. Said episode focuses on a Former member of a faction defecting to its Enemy Counterpart after witnessing a horrifying truth, and almost died after trying to convey it. The show Mira watching however, was about two Detectives solving cases with special powers.

Masha: Goodbye, Natasha. See you at the Parade Grounds.

Natasha: You too, Masha.

Shortly later, Mira leaves the train. And after 30 minutes, the sisters went home. At this point. Irina was done catching up on the said animated show. Upon arriving home. Natasha quickly go to her room to play her favorite online game. While Irina were on living room just in time for the upcoming episode, which revealed the Protagonist Killed his Former Fellow while on a Sea Fight.

25th of Leoan. Parade Grounds. Central Military District. Lilyagrad. 07:00 of morning.

The famed 212th Assault Mechanized Corps, now Commandeered by Captain Masha Pugachova arrived alongside other Participants of the Parade. From their, they would practice Marches. Which took them just in time.

7th of Libran. Golden Heart Square. Serdtsenograd. 09:00 of morning.

The Anniversary Parade starts off with Defense-Minister Salyukova arriving from one side, as Parade Inspector. Colonel-General Zhukova came from the other. The two met.

Alina: Comrade Defense-Minister. The Parading Contingent for the 20th Anniversary of the Victory and Independence of the Lolilandic Civil War, is ready to commence. I congratulate everyone for the Freedom of our Motherland regained. I, Colonel-General Zhukova. Commanding the Parade.

Valentina: At ease. Thank you for your Presence, Comrade Colonel-General. The Motherland and our Goddess is proud.

After that, the two went to inspect everyone present. Starting with the 4th Main Ground Division.

Valentina: Greetings, Comrades.

4th MGID Troops: Greetings to you, Comrade Defense-Minister.

Valentina: Thank you for the presence. Happy 20th Anniversary of Victory and Independence Day, Comrades. Long Live to the People's Federal Republic.

4th MGID Troops: UOGH!!!!!! OUGH!!!!!

After inspecting the rest, Salyukova went to the podium to give the speech, which only took 2 minutes. After that, the National Anthem of the People's Federal Republic of Lolilandia plays. Following that the Parade itself. As expected, it showcase most of all Active, if not new Military Hardware. The Parade only took 1 and half hour.

Festival Grounds. Podsolnechnikograd. 07:00 of evening.

Masha hurried to Meet Natasha. While the latter decide to announce something to Masha.

Natasha: Masha. I have something to inform you

Masha: What is it.

Natasha: I was caught offguarded after your confession. But now. I have the audacity to say this to you. That I love you too.

Masha: Natasha I.... I'm happy to hear this. Although didn't you say we should solidify our friendship first?

Natasha: I did said that. Although I'm now convinced your feelings was real as of mine and *sigh* I'm also fall in love to you.

Masha: Oh. That's quite the development. But good to hear.

Natasha: Yeah. So. Wanna kiss me or what?

Masha kisses Natasha, while she responded back by hugging her. The two were so passionate Natasha touched Masha's chest unknowningly. It took them 3 minutes.

Natasha: Shall we go?

Masha: Yeah.

While the two were having a sweet, spicy time, everyone celebrates the Holiday with fun. The Anniversary indeed was worth Celebrating, specially that this is reminder that Lolilandia wasn't just free itself from the Extraterrestrial Occupation, but also won the War against them. Although it would be a technically a Revolution, the public agreed to call it as Civil War as Government Officials are to instill patriotism. Meanwhile.

Divine Realm.

Goddess Cinnamonia: I'm proud, my dearest children. And I shall still guide you to greatness with my best efforts. Happy Anniversary of Victory and Independence, my dear Lolilandia.

Although today is holiday, the Goddess, the People's Federal Republic, and its allies were aware this is just the beginning. And also knew that they will be facing even more harsh ordeals in the Future. And they are all prepare for it.

End of Book 1.