Italics: Japanese
Bold underline: Major location
Bold: Location
If you haven't read the previous story go read it. there will be a lot of references going back to it.
Gerald R. Ford, off the coast of British Columbia
It was another rainy day in the Pacific Northwest as the school carrier was making its way to Japan. The team tanks were on the training field, getting ready for their next fight. "Alright, just aim for the target, its ok if you miss the first few times." Jay said into the radio. "On my command, Fire!" The 9 M24 chaffees fired in unison, some missing the target, some hitting it. "Good impact, Shield actual that should wrap it up for today. All tanks return to the garage." Jay said into the radio.
Tank Garage
"Alright boys, good first practice." Jay said. "It's about time to tell you that once we get to Japan, we will be battling another school." Murmurs of excitement flowed through the group of boys. "I know, I know. Our Challenger is a school that goes by the name of Selection University. Infamous for defeating an adult team and others, ruthlessly." Jay said. "As for their tanks they us the same tanks as us. M26's and M24's. Our Trump cards though, are the T34, T29, IS-3 and M18." Jay said. He turned off some lights in the garage, and pulled out a projector. He turned it on and a projection of a slideshow appeared. On it was a picture of the command tank. "Yes, gentlemen. Feast your eyes on the this. Their command tank is Centurion MK.1." The noise went up a level. "Ok, settle down. We can pen it from range with a gun as large as what we have. Pascal, cover the specs." Jay said. He picked up a remote and pressed a button which advanced to the next slide. "Like all tanks, side shots and rear shots are deadly. Most likely they will try to keep their frontal armor at you. Since the Cent 1 can pivot turn very easily, usually when it's at a complete stop." The slide advanced. "The Cent has a 17-pounder that is a little more advanced and quiet than the one used on the firefly. The co-axle MG is synced up the main gun, so my recommendation is that if you start to get hit with .303 rounds, move." The slide advanced to a picture of a Karl-Gerats, which was met by a lot of woah's. "They use this as an artillery piece, 600mm of explosive mass. One near hit is all it takes to KO." Jay said. "And with Jay's tank, that's a very deadly blow." Pascal added. They discussed for a bit and the practice ended. "Same time tomorrow!" Jay said to the disbanding group.
Gerald R. Ford, Off the Coast of Kodiak, Alaska
The next day, the team discussed battle tactics and the arena. "Alright, glad you could make It despite the weather. So, we talked about the tanks, now how to defeat them as a team. Our arena will be an area near Hokkaido." He put up a map of the battle area, and then a map of the battle area when they fought in Moses Lake. "62 X 62 miles, lots of different terrain, and yes, Cody, we finally can get your team into a position to snipe." Jay said. "Now as for tactics, we're gonna have to learn how to adapt, Sniper team your gonna need to learn how to hit moving targets from range, Shield, your gonna have to learn how to pivot turn, while my team has to learn to shoot on the move." Jay continued. They learned the basics of the pivot turn, shooting on the move and leading the shot. "The weather prevents us from going to the practice field, too icy." Jay said. "So instead we'll just have to dismiss early. Go home, get some rest. First practice is in a couple days, when the icy conditions wear off." Pascal said. The boys left the garage and headed for the dorms. Meanwhile Jay and Pascal were called for something else.
JayPac Airport
"You boys are gonna be flying a weather recon flight on the WP-3. It's already de-iced and ready for flight along with the flight crew." Said one of the flight managers. "Alright, let's go." The airfield was insanely cold, with snow piled up off the sides of the runway. Jay climbed up the boarding stairs, followed by Pascal, and into the plane. "Thought you wouldn't make it, we should be wheels up in 10 minutes." Said one of the crew. Jay nodded and went into the flight deck. "I've taken the liberty to start up the engines." Said the flight engineer, who was right because when they were boarding the engines on the left side of the aircraft were running. Jay sat in his seat and put on the headset. They contacted the tower and got clearance to taxi. Before long, they were airborne and above the clouds. "Were just flying along the Carrier's path to see where the good weather starts." Jay said.
JayPac WP-3 Orion
The weather at 12,000 feet was clear, like always, but something felt odd about it. Jay looked out the window and all he could see was a sea of clouds. "Beautiful, isn't it?" Pascal said. "Yeah, how's it look in the back?" Jay asked. "Nothing too out the ordinary, looks like it'll be rain tomorrow and partly cloudy most of the way." Reported a Meteorologist. An hour into the flight, the noise of the four Allison turboprop engines was starting to drive Jay insane. "That should wrap it up, we have our report pilots, take us home." The lead meteorologist reported. "With pleasure." Jay said sternly, banking the aircraft in a hard left 180-degree course change turn. The clouds kicked in at around 8,000 feet, which caused a bit of turbulence. "Been a while since we had this much heavy turbulence." Pascal said, gripping the control column. "Yeah, just a bit of light..." The aircraft hit a heavy pocket of air, causing the plane to momentarily drop like a roller coaster. "Chop, that was a big one." Jay said, trying to hold in his breakfast. "Nimbus 01, you're cleared for the straight in approach." "Roger JayPac Approach, cleared for the straight in."
Jay's Dorm Room, an hour later….
Jay was chilling on his couch, drinking some hot chocolate and watching some Netflix Movies. He could think of what else he wanted to do today, so he just stayed home. Then he got a text on his phone, which was weird because usually he got calls not texts. He looked at his phone to see who it was, but this text was different. It was in Japanese. "Who the….?" Jay said quietly reading the text. 'Hey Jay, it's Kei! Just texting you to say it's me, also can we visit the carrier' He read the text over and over, slowly it brought him to smile. 'Yeah, sure. Just let me know when. Just one question though. How did you get my number?' He texted back. His phone buzzed some time later with a single word. 'Miho' He facepalmed. "Of course." Jay continued to watch the movie, until a knock came. "Coming." He got up and walked to the door. "Hey, what's up dude. Come in, your letting the hot air out." Jay said. Pascal walked in and took a seat on the couch. "So, what brings you here?" "Nothing, just wanted to hang out." He said. "Ok, cool." He noticed the movie, which was Kelly's Heroes. "Kelly's Heroes, huh?" Pascal said. "Yep. Felt like a good old movie." They laughed and watch the movie.
Gerald R. Ford, off the coast of Russia, two days later…
JayPac training grounds,
"Good practice everyone! Let's head back." Jay said into the radio. The convoy of tanks rolled through the streets back to the garage. The noise of a large jet started to fill the air, which Jay took notice and looked up. "Hey, do planes usually approach the carrier over this was?" Pascal asked. "No, they don't." Jay replied. He grabbed his binoculars and tried to find the Jet. "Found him, it isn't ours, 'Saunders Airlift Division'?" He said. Then he looked at his phone, and saw the text. 'we're coming to visit tomorrow! See ya soon!' "Shit! Speed up" The hellcat accelerated to the top speed on the streets, making it back to the Garage a few minutes before the rest of the convoy. He climbed down the tank and bolted. "What was that all about?" Caleb asked his twin brother. "Hell, if I know." Courtney replied.
JayPac Airport
Jay jumped out of his car and ran towards the flight line facility. He ran through the door and busted into the reception area. "Did any girls pass through here?" Jay asked. She pointed behind him. He turned around to see Kay, Arisa and Naomi walking towards him. "Hey, Jay! Long time, no see!" She exclaimed. "Hey Kei, yeah it's been a while since Atlanta. Naomi, Arisa, good to see you as well." Jay replied. Pascal walked and headed for the group. "Hey, buddy, what was the rush?" Pascal asked. "Nothing, just trying to welcome a friend aboard." Jay said. "I can see that. Hello Kei, Arisa, Naomi" Pascal said, giving a certain look towards Naomi. "Well, what are we doing here still? Let blow this pop stand!" Kay said. "Someone's excited. Alright then ladies follow me." Jay said. They began to walk to the exit, and left the facility. "So, Kei, what brings you aboard the Gerald R. Ford?" Pascal asked. "Just wanted to congratulate you guys on coming to Japan! And to see your carrier." She said cheerfully. "Well I guess I could take you guys to the museum." Jay said. "I think that's a good place to start. Talks about the Schools, history and stuff." Pascal stated. They all agreed and hopped into Jay's car.
JayPac Museum
The history of this insanely huge ship and school was all below the surface deck, which was accessed by a special elevator near the port side of the ship. "Nearly everything you want to know about our ship is right here. Fun fact it's the largest ship ever to sail." Jay said as the stood near a model of the ship. "Wow, 15km long, 3.5km wide and has the capacity to carry 50,000+ people. Impressive." Naomi stated. "52,270 to be exact." Pascal corrected. "Our school also has one of the largest airlift divisions in our area of Senshadou." "32 aircraft from mostly American companies." Pascal explained. They wandered through the different areas, each one explaining the school's previous tanks and team commanders. "Jay, I didn't know you were the first African American commander at this school. That's awesome!" Kay said when she found his section. "you think that's cool, just wait till you see this section." Jay opened a nearby door which led to a giant hangar area that was lit up. Some people were there looking at the planes. "We have warbirds dating all the way back to WW2." Jay said. "Go crazy." The girls all split off heading to a plane they had a bit of interest in, at least Naomi and Kay did. Arisa sat down on a nearby bench. "I'm more into tanks than this." She said. Jay and Pascal wandered around, looking at some of the planes as they went. They passed by some Russian fighters, specifically a MiG-29, Su-27 and SU-24. "Look at that, we should take these up on a flight one day." Pascal said. "You know the 27 has one of its engines in your plane, right?" Jay asked, sarcastically. "Right, right." Pascal said. After about 30 minutes of wandering around the museum hey started to get hungry. "Alright, we should gather the girls up and head to dinner." Pascal said. "Yeah, I'll check the Hercules, I bet Kay is in there." "ok, I'll check the A400." They both split up. Jay got to the 130, walking into the cargo bay through the rear door. "Kei?" "Yeah, coming!" She walked down the stairs from the flight area of the 130. "What is it?" She asked with a smile on her face. "It's about time to go, unfortunately." Jay said. She looked up at him, then around the plane. "You know, this is a pretty cool plane. I've never flown it though." She said looking back at Jay. "I have, I flew it as a trainer for the C-17. Great plane, she can really move when she wants to." Jay said. Kay laughed a bit, leaning on Jay. "Come on Kay, let's go the others are probably waiting on us." "Aww, ok, but first lean down I want to tell you something." She said. Jay leaned down and waited. "What di…" She kissed him cutting him off mid-sentence. He blushed, surprised, and pulled away. "What was that for?!I" he exclaimed. She looked at him and laughed. "What's so funny?" "Oh, nothing, black hole." She laughed. He thought for a second, then it hit him. "I'm not that dense!" He shouted. She started to walk out the C-130, with Jay in hot pursuit.
On the Flight line
The light of day was starting to deplete, which meant that it was about time for the Saunders girls to go. They all walked to the C-5 Galaxy that was parked on the ramp, next to the AN-124. "Really does say a lot about our choice of aircraft don't you think Kay?" Jay asked. "Yeah, well good to see you again. Good luck with your next battle." She said climbing the stairs into the plane. "How do you know about it?!" Jay shouted. "All of Japan is talking about it!" "Oh, well you have a safe Flight!" The boarding door closed, and the Boys ran to clear from the plane. "Hm, they seem friendly, what did you and Kay talk about when you found her?" Pascal asked. "Oh, just some stuff." Jay said. His friend smirked at him, starting to walk away. "Hey, don't get any idea's!" Jay said catching up with him.