Hello, this will be my first story I've ever done so I hope you'll enjoy it, I'll try to update twice a week with 5,000-word chapters with a goal of finishing off with 100,000 words. Your support will always be greatly appreciated!
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Chapter 1
Saunders University Head Office 0900hrs
The nicely furnished room was mostly unoccupied that morning, mostly! There were two people in the room, one standing while being rather lazily and taking the other's words with only minor attention. The man sitting, a short man with black hair and glasses with a Shenshado Federation patch on his shoulder speaking to the decent sized blond girl. The conversation went rather quickly with the usual customs greeting each other until the man uttered a sentence which completely threw her off her guard.
"What!?" Kay yelled in disbelief.
"You heard what I said, with the recent rules to Senshado allowing aircraft there has been a change allowing men to take part making all schools co-ed." The man simply replied acting like nothing important or life changing had happened.
"Well this creates some major problems, where are we going to get the planes, the pilots, and how are we going to explain this to the rest of the team? They'll freak out and we only have 2 weeks before the season starts!" She was trying not to hyperventilate as she was simply and utterly scared worried.
"The 4 boys being transferred to your school already are experienced pilots, however they do not have planes yet have requested that they be equipped with a plane called the P-80 Shooting Star, while I have not heard of it, I was told it met federation rules and they were ordered last week. The planes should be arriving by tomorrow morning with the students flying in tonight."
"Really, well you could have just started off with that instead of getting me all worried. So, who are these pilots we'll be using?"
The official simply passed over 4 folders all with names marked on them, she simply took them and read them aloud.
Name: Michael Soland
Age:16
Rank: Major
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Blood Type: O neg
Call-Sign: Ghost Actual
Specialty: Leader, Dogfighting
Flight Hours: 100h P-40, 300h P-51D, 400h+ F4U, 200h+ simulator F-16, trained in carrier takeoff
She could instantly tell that this pilot was skilled from his hours in a plane. Three of the planes were eligible for the sport while the other was in a popular modern fighter. From his picture he seemed to be pretty good looking, brown hair, brown eyes and a nice build. But she couldn't waste her time ogling over this one person she needed to check the others.
Name: Joe Smith
Age:15
Rank: 1st Lieutenant
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Blood Type: A pos
Call Sign: Ghost 1
Specialty: Night Fighting
Flight Hours: 100h P-40, 400h F6F-5N, 200h+ simulator F-16, Trained in Carrier takeoff
Another skilled pilot yet he wondered how useful he'd be considering the matches would take place during the day, or so she thought. He seemed to look nice though he was young, only 15, this might make some problems between him although she realized what would she do when people starting dating, would there be rules? She decided to put these questions off until later, so she could continue reading through the next file.
Name: Douglas Jones
Age:16
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Height: 6'
Weight: 155 lbs.
Blood Type: O pos
Call Sign: Ghost 2
Specialty: Ground and Naval Attack
Flight Hours: 100h P-40, 300h SBD, 300h TBF, 400h+ P-47, 100h+ simulator F-16, Trained in carrier takeoff
As soon as Kay saw his specialty she knew Douglas would be a tremendous help, though she wondered if he would be any use in a dogfight in case he was intercepted. She also wondered how the tanks would defend against air planes until she realized that in the rules there was nothing against machine guns on tanks. She then thought about what she would get to keep the planes from attacking them but ultimately decided she would leave that to Naomi. She then opened the last folder in front of her, hoping that it would be someone useful and trained as to aid them in this upcoming season.
Name: Mitchell Thompson
Age:17
Rank: 2nd Flight Lieutenant
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Blood Type: AB neg
Call Sign: Ghost 3
Specialty: Recon
Flight Hours: 100h P-40, 400h DH.98, 300h+ P-51D, 200h+ simulator F-16, Trained in carrier takeoff
When seeing his age, she wondered why he wasn't in charge of everyone yet upon realizing that he wasn't the most trained she realized why. He simply joined in later but being a recon pilot would help her team considering their tactics focused on taking out enemy scouts instead of scouting themselves. Though she wondered how she could make effective use of him.
"The boys will land on the main airfield at 1600 so please be there to greet them and lead them to their quarters." Upon saying this he handed her a map of the layout of the carrier and the room they would be staying in, she noticed that it was connected to the girls dorms and only separated by a wall which she knew might cause some problems between both parties.
She was then dismissed by the official, walking out of the room she noticed that Naomi and Alisa sitting outside with a worried look on their face.
"What's wrong?"
"Boys! What are we going to do? Where are they staying? I bet their all perverts!" Alisa was freaking out in a way Kay had never seen before while Naomi just stood there with a perfect poker face chewing gum.
"Naomi, what do you think we should do?" Kay questioned her trying to figure out why her friend couldn't be giving a care in the world about what was happening.
"I think we should treat them like any other Saunders student, by the way, which classes are they attending?"
Upon realizing this she completely forgot to check knowing this new problem would have to be addressed as well. Kay simply replied to Naomi's question with a quick frown and shake of the head portraying her answer to her smart friend.
"So, when do they arrive?" They both asked her in unison surprising Kay.
"Tonight at 1600, we have a few hours to break it to everyone else so let's get going"
As the three girls exited the building with questions being asked every second by every girl they got into their Willys jeep driving off to the main school building. There was already a meeting for the entire school scheduled in 30 minutes, so they decided to make the big announcement there. Upon doing it, there were some very mixed expressions yet the most surprising was one of utter hysteria. Girls were going crazy which gave Kay a nice laugh, besides the other usual topics the meetings usually lasted 3 hours.
When the meeting finished and everyone went back to their perspective places Kay received a text. The text surprised her as she noticed a small dot in the distance growing ever larger, the text simply read Boys took off early, arriving at 1400. This completely shocked her as she realized that they were going to have to go to the airfield immediately.
"There here early, get in the jeep now" She jubilantly yelled at the girls who followed orders as soon as they were uttered.
"Stop playing the pronoun game, who's here?' Alisa simply asked.
"The boys, there touching down as we talk" Kay yelled back as she was now driving through the streets like a madman going as fast as possible.
Upon reaching the airfield they could see a C-47 touching down, they sat on the side of the field next to where the plane would be unloading its passengers. She noticed four guys walk off as soon as a ladder was placed at the bottom of the exit. The first one she could tell was Michael from the pictures, the second being Joe, third being Douglas, and last came out Mitchell. She mentally laughed as she noticed that they were wearing the same pair of aviators with identical and authentic WW2 leather jackets. They walked down observing the girls and every move they were making.
They simply stood at the bottom of the plane until Kay moved up introducing herself.
"Hello, my name is Kay and I'll be your commander while your here!" She introduced herself in English which made the boys happy considering their Japanese was far from perfect. When she was talking she seemed very jubilant and happy which surprised them until Michael yelled "Commander on deck" at which the boys stood at attention saluting her in perfect stance.
"At ease boys, this is Alisa, our vice-commander, and here's Naomi, our best shot in the Firefly and welcome to Saunders." She exclaimed with pride clearly showing off to these boys.
"Nice to meet y'all, I'm Major Michael Soland, I'll be the head of your fighter group, the 1st Fighter Wing!" Michael replied in a friendly way of which Kay hadn't been used to seeing around the normally docile Japanese people even though they were at an American themed school. He showed extreme enthusiasm in that last part which made her happier at the fact that he was proud to be there.
"Howdy, names Douglas, it's great to meet, so where shall we be going today." Douglas said in his thick accent which surprised the girls as they weren't used to hearing such a voice around the carrier.
"Afternoon ladies, my names Mitchell and it's a pleasure to meet you." Mitchell said in a fancy voice earning a laugh from Michael and Douglas which caused Mitchell's face to become redder than a tomato which caused Naomi to snicker.
"Name's Joe, great to meet, can't wait to spend some time with y'all." He introduced himself in a way which clearly showed he was hitting on the girls causing Michael to jab him in the arm earning a laugh from the boys.
"Well it's great to meet you boys so follow me and I'll show you to where you'll be staying" Kay said grabbing Michael's hand and turning around which surprised the boy as he didn't expect anything to happen.
"Got your eyes on the prize already commander!" Joe said earning him a glare from Michael causing him to fall back in line without a single word uttered yet Kay seemed like she didn't hear anything despite being only a few feet ahead of them. Yet at the same time He could clearly be seen looking at her figure from behind which earned a little snicker from Joe nevertheless.
"So, Kay are the planes here yet?" Michael questioned as soon as they got into the jeep taking the seat next to Kay who was driving.
"No, they'll arrive tomorrow morning before you wake up, you have 3 days before school starts and 2 weeks before season so be ready to start practicing immediately."
"Major, you never told us what kind of planes you were ordering for us." Joe simply asked which caused Kay to start wondering why he never told anyone and kept it a secret till today.
"Were getting 4 P-80s, WW2 model, though were going to spend most of tomorrow upgrading them to the Korean version, the F-80C, it's not against the rules so we'll take every advantage we can get." This surprised Kay even more seeing as she thought everyone would play within the rules and there would be no potential problems yet here was this pilot next to her. Pushing the rules of the Shenshado, she wondered if he was actually going to be a problem for the team. Yet her fears were slowly drifting away as she heard the last part of his sentence.
"Major, were getting jets, hell yeah!" Joe exclaimed loudly as he could barely contain the happiness within him. The thought of actually getting to fly a jet was overwhelming, the fast speeds, the high altitudes and the insane turns were exhilarating to the pilots.
"We'll need the extra speed over the prop and jet planes we'll be going against, although there will be some problems, we can't out turn anyone although we can go at least 10,000 feet above everyone else which will give us the drop and our planes are a lot quieter. Our wings will be able to handle the high G turns from pulling out of a dive, so we can try to get other planes to snap their wings if they give chase. Be careful though, a problem with the plane was the fact that when it was hit in the body it would usually catch on fire and the engine would die. Keep this in mind while flying and we should be good!" Michael explained the ups and downs with the plane which slightly scared some of the pilots seeing as they would most likely die if any 1 thing went wrong with this early jet fighter.
"Major stupid question, can I equip radar to mine?" Joe asked clearly showing his specialty in night fighting.
"Only if we find out well be going into a battle at night, which I have a feeling will start happening pretty soon." Michael responded causing Joe's face to go instantly even happier at the thought of getting to fly at night in a jet.
"Kay, are your tanks equipped for basic anti-air combat?" Douglas questioned trying to get an understanding of his team's ground forces so he could form a strategy around that major point.
"No, we only have a basic 50 cal. on top of each tank and two 30's inside" She replied with noticeable doubt in her voice which somewhat put off Douglas.
"Well then we need to fix that, I would like a copy of the rule book and someone knowledgeable about tanks to go with me while I try and remedy your problem." As soon as this was said Kay immediately became her usual self. "Alisa will do it" Which shocked the girl who at this point was just trying to stay away from the boys casing everyone to laugh.
"Wh-Wh-Why me?"
"Because you're pretty good with tanks and my second in command seeing as I won't have the time to do this important task." She replied somewhat sternly which caused Alisa to shut up immediately.
Something out of the corner of Kay's eye caught her attention causing her to turn around, what she saw shocked her as Michael was carrying a loaded M1911 in a holster. Her eyes widened as she wondered how she had missed it in the beginning.
"I can teach you how to shoot it if you want." Michael said catching Kay off guard as he clearly showed he realized what she was looking at.
"Please, I would love to, though how did you get it?"
"Standard issue, we all carry one right boys!" Michael explained as every boy took one out of their holster or their pocket in their shirt which scared the girls knowing that these guys could be armed at any moment.
"Isn't that illegal?" Naomi questioned with a nervous look on her face!
"Probably but no one really cares back home unless you're in the city." Mitchell said which surprised the girls seeing as they thought he was supposed to be proper and would be a little worried about breaking the law. As soon as he said this Michael quickly asked if there was a place to eat along the way, preferably American food of course.
"Always, you're basically in a city so you'll get the same amenities here as in Japan except for a more American style of things." Kay explained as the boys all took in what she said before agreeing that they all needed a burger. Kay turned down a street before stopping in front of a small restaurant that clearly said American with a flag on the side causing the boys to laugh a little.
"This is the place, great food, you'll love it!" She simply yet jubilantly stated as she walked inside revealing the place being a bit small with only 5 tables.
"Hello and welcome to Mark's Burgers, best burgers in town!" Stated the water as he brought them inside sitting them at a booth which seemed comfortable. There was a minor problem because of the size of the group so they had to sit off sided with Michael being moved over to sit with Kay. They could hear the faint sound of music being played in the background. The boys instantly recognized it as In Bloom by Nirvana causing all the boys to start quietly singing along. They instantly decided they enjoyed the place as soon as they saw the menu.
"Here you go guys, I'll be back in 4 minutes to get your orders." The waiter stated in a nice and friendly tone although he seemed somewhat nervous which didn't help to put the boys on ease a little.
"Oh my God, look at the size of this Major!" Joe yelled as he saw the size of the burgers causing all the boys to notice the size, 16 ounces.
"Holy shit that's huge!" Douglas stated in a shocked manor which caused the girls to look at them like they were crazy.
"There not that big, there honestly pretty small if you think about it, only a pound." Kay simply said sounding confused which caused the boys to look at her as if she was crazy.
"Only a pound and for this low price! You're insane, we would love something like this in the states but there always so expensive." Mitchell tried to explain which surprised the girls for they still had a somewhat stereotypical view of the United States as having loads of fat people.
"Either way, I can't wait for these to come!" Michael replied happily as he was still in some shock due to the size of the burger.
"Now what would you guys want today?" The waiter asked in the same tone which again unnerved the boys for they had a minor suspicion yet couldn't tell what it was.
"16-ounce American burger please!" The group all said in unison which earned a chuckle from the waiter, as well as coke for everyone the group was happy that they could finally get some real food. They had been living off bowls of rice and ramen due to the last few days spent flying to the carrier seeing as it was on the other side of the world and they were plagued with delays.
"Michael, I have a stupid question, how safe are the planes you'll be flying?" Kay asked with curiosity as she wouldn't want to lose any of her pilots due to an accident.
"Honestly, we have a decent chance of nothing bad happening however, our planes if hit will light up like a firecracker on New Year's. We also have the fact that if we take damage to the wings and put the plane in a dive we risk the fact that the wing will rip off in a high G turn." Michael explained trying his best to make the tanker understand the dangers of flying.
"Well that seems pretty dangerous! What happens if you are hit, is there an onboard computer that lets you know when you've taken enough damage like our tanks?" Naomi jotted in trying to understand this new element of her sport.
"Nope, our planes have no computer, so you'll know if you've taken too much damage if your plane starts to crash. Most likely if our plane catches on fire we'll try to bail, if we can't get out though, well there's a reason we carry our pistols on us." Michael said which made the girls shutter at the thought of one of their pilots shooting himself or burning up.
"Are you not scared, there are so many things that could go wrong yet you voluntarily go up and risk your life for nothing!" Alisa pitched the question that was in all the girls minds.
"Well we do it for many reasons, first of all it's a massive grade boost, second it's fun as hell, and lastly this secures opportunities for us in the future if we do well know flying like the air force or a test pilot for someone like Boeing." Joe retorted defending his sport and what he knew would be his future and most likely would be everyone else's.
"You guys are crazy!" Alisa replied with a noticeably scared tone in her voice causing the boys to laugh. Which confused the girls even more, why would these boys put everything at risk just for such small things.
"I completely agree…" Before Michael got a chance to continue talking he was cut off by the waiter placing down the burgers.
"Thank you"
"No problem"
"These things look amazing" Joe could barely contain his excitement as he stared over his next meal.
"Well Bon Appetit!" Michael said in a crappy French accent earning a laugh from Douglas before they started eating. They all went through the entire burger within three minutes and drank the entire bottle of coke before paying the check and heading out. Each person with a sense of complete and utter happiness from eating something so good. As they got on the jeep and continued to drive the 2 blocks back to the dorms they wasn't a single word uttered until they stopped. The boys were somewhat confused as the entire way they kept getting looks from the girls walking along the streets. Some of the girls looked at them with hate while others gave them looks of wonder and the occasional one gave a little seductive smile earning a little whistle from one of the boys.
Eventually they stopped in a parking lot where all the boys got off with their stuff in a duffel bag slung over their shoulder.
"Here's where you'll be staying, were right next door so you guys will have your own bathroom. Here's a map with the layout of the carrier and we'll be meeting tomorrow at the tank sheds to pick up your planes." Kay explained handing them a map. The place was truly massive, 5 miles long and a few miles wide based off of the USS George Washington. It was truly going to be an interesting year on this massive ship, they were all somewhat worried though for when school started.
"Thanks, well I'd love stay and talk but it's getting late and were jet lagged as hell, night!" Michael said as it could clearly be told that the boys were out of it today and the sun was starting to go down.
"Night boys, see you tomorrow!" The girls responded with some vigor which surprised the girls.
The boys retired to their quarters and after putting their stuff away as well as finishing basic hygiene simply hit the sack.
That's it for chapter 1
Thanks for reading and have a good day!
Please submit reviews if there is anything I should add or change including mistakes or any specifications about the planes or people I missed. If there are any plane requests, you want in the upcoming chapters just name the plane and school.
Ex. Saunders: Lockheed P-80A
