CH 11
Twenty minutes later they saw the mother ship and saw how big it was.
"We can't board that" Charge said when they saw men appeared on the board with weapons
"i know that charge" X said
"then what are we going to do"
"duchy, two dad's go and get your wet suits on I got an idea" then walk out of the room
"Charge you and spider go and get our towing cable"
"X tell me what your plan is"
"sorry sir we can get duchy and two dads to swim over to that ship and they could wrap the cable around the pillars so when they start the engines it would bend the pillars"
"good idea, do it"
"Yes sir"
Fifteen minutes later Dutchy and two dads took the cable and swam over to the mothership. They did what Kate ask them to do. And while there Dutchy follow two dads to the front of the ship to see two torpedo tubes and they both were just loaded.
Two dads pointed downward then he swam down to where big stones are then he return back to Dutchy side carrying some of the stones. Dutchy watch two dads carry fully put the stones and rocks in and around one of the torpedo. Then he went diving again so Dutchy went and did the same.
Then two dads got Dutchy attention and point to what he found, then gave dutchy hand signal, which dutchy nodded. they un did the rop and dive down to where large fishing net is, they undid some of the net and manage to pull it up to the pillars and tied the ends to both pillars, then they return to Hammersley with the tow rope.
When they return back to Hammersley and was back on board "what took you two so long"
"We better move away from here X they got two torpedo tubes and they are loaded"
"what did you do"
"filled it with stones and rocks and i spotted a large fishing net, we manage to get one part wrap around the pillars and we brought back out rope" two dads said
"good work and get change" then she turn around and walk on the bridge.
"RO heading one eight zero we going after the first vessel"
"Yes ma'am what about the captain"
"I'll let him know" then she turn the PA system on
"Captain to the bridge rush"
Kate watches as the boat turn around and headed out to sea she look on the monitor that showed the back end of the boat She notice that the anchor of the mother ship was being raise and it was turning towards them and stop. She knew that two dads idea work then there was a big explosion from the front of the ship.
Then seconds later more explosions. Then she saw most of the crew running out and on the back on the boat to see what happen just as the captain showed up
"X why are we moving"
"the mother ship being blown up sir" he look at the monitor
"Good work X"
"it was two dads and Dutchy sir they filled the torpedo tube with rocks and stones and got old fishing net wrap around the pillars sir"
"good where are we heading to now X"
"First vessel sir we should have radar contact with in the hour"
"Let me know soon as you have radar contact"
"yes sir" then he walk off the bridge.
Kate back in the captain chair and look out to sea as she slowly relaxes for a moment. She knew it not over till all nine vessels have been doubt with. It took Hammersley hour and a half to find the first boat but they were in luck there was two of them together.
"Captain to the bridge rush" Kate said over the PA system.
A minute later the captain showed up "X what is it"
"We got two vessels sir"
"Is one of them the target"
"both sir"
"Good, get NAVCOM on the line"
"Sir I just spoken to them few minutes ago when they called to congratulated us on destroying the mother ship. And for us to disable the nine vessels if we can. They already notifier the fleet sir so they would be keeping a lookout"
"alright then we will shoot the engines and if need be sink the vessels but try not to wounded any one we are in sharks waters"
"i know sir. Sir I suggest that we Dutchy to use his sniper rifle to kill the engine, if we use the bigger guns it might blow up the whole boat since we don't know what weapons are aboard"
"good idea, do it" Kate turn to Dutchy who was there
"Dutchy first the motors then the boat"
"yes ma'am" then he walk off the bridge.
Five minutes later they all watch Dutchy fire and shot both motors at the same time they fired back and Dutchy got hit.
"Charge get Swain and two dads" then Kate turn and ran off the bridge.
The others were wondering what going on then they notice that guys from the boat was still firing at Dutchy. Kate ran down to the front of the boat and grab Dutchy arms and drag him behind the guns where he would be safe. then Kate ran back and got his gun and ammo then ran back to where Dutchy is. She notice that he was still conciseness. By that time swain showed up
"where two dads"
"Sorry X he got splinter is his eye"
"Dam" then she look at the gun and down at Dutchy.
She then went and loaded up the sniper rifle and ran to the back of the boat. When she got there she use the sniper rifle and fired at the boat below the water lines. She manage to hit both boats then she notice that the men on both boats were trying to block the holes.
She turn around to see Bird looking at her from the bridge. Kate put the safety on and return back to the bridge after picking up the rest of the ammo. When she walk onto the bridge
"good shooting X"
"thanks bird, go and help swain"
"Yes ma'am" then Kate turn the captain
"Sir I suggests we use both HRIB since both vessel are to far apart"
"Do it"
"Hands to boarding stations, hands to boarding stations, hands to boarding stations" Kate said over the PA system.
Couple minutes later both HRIB left Hammersley and headed to where the men are since both boats have sunk and they are in the ocean. Kate and the captain watch as the men being pulled out of the sea and tied up then return back to Hammersley while the men are being search for any weapons.
Once done the men was taken aboard and put down in the astera where they would be lock in. Once everyone was back on board and both HRIB were back in their spot they headed to the next possible targets. On the way Kate went to see how Dutchy doing. She walk into the ward room.
"How is he Swain"
"he going to be fine, he was shot in the leg and shoulder" Kate nodded
"alright, I'll leave you to it"
"Great shooting X Bird told me" Kate smile
"thanks" then she turn around and walk out of the room and down to the galley where she got herself some coffee then return back to the bridge.
Over the next twelve hours has been long and tiring for them all. They manage to find about four wanted vessels. They manage to get all the men whom was on board them all but just after all the men were on board Hammersley all four boats blew up.
Once they were being put in the austea with the others they headed to where the fleet is knowing that is where three of the vessels would be heading. It was just getting light when they pick the fleet up on radar as well the three wanted vessels so they heard strait to the first one and knock out their motor then they went to the next two whom were together side by side.
Kate manage to shoot both engines. The arm men then open fired on Hammersley while they were doing that Kate manage to shoot holes in the bottom of one of the boats without them knowing where she was. Then Hammersley turn around when Kate spotted a torpedo heading straight for them so she shot the torpedo which cause it to exploded not far from the two vessels.
Then she notice one of the men pick up a bazooka and he put it on his shoulder so Kate had no choice she quickly check the gun to see that there was one bullet left so she raise the gun and fired if. The bullet went down the barrel of the bazooka and it exploded the men on the boat jump into the sea and swam away from the boat just as it exploded.
Bits of the boat went up and down onto the second boat. The men from that boat jump into the sea and swam away from the boat. Kate watch the two HRIB leaving Hammersley and headed to the men just as the vessel exploded.
Kate pick up the remaining ammo and walk back to the bridge while looking out to where the two HRIB are. When she walk up and onto the bridge she past the rifle and ammo to an able seaman
"nice shooting X"
"thanks bird" then she turn to the captain
"good job X"
"thank you sir"
"When the two HRIB return we go and pick up the others men"
"yes sir" then Kate turn to watch the fleet go past them while waiting for the two HRIB to return.
When they did the wounded was taken down to the wardroom where Swain patch them up and the other men were taken into the austea room and their wounded collages join them minutes later.
Then Hammersley went back and they went to pick up the last five men since their boat sank. Once aboard they headed back to Cairns.
When they arrived back at port there was ambulance, five vans and arm men waiting to take the terrorists away. Once done and everything been taken care of. Most of them planning on heading to the bar.
Kate and Captain Johnson headed to NAVCOM to give them their reports before heading home themselves since they got three days off.
The next day Kate walk into Mike room to see Dutchy there in a wheelchair. They were talking when Kate walk in.
"Kate I hear you a big hero" mike said grinning
"Really" she raise her eyebrows as she gave him a kiss then she sat down on the edge of his bed while holding his hands.
She turn to Dutchy "what have you been telling him Dutchy"
"that you save my life and took care of the terrorist"
"it was a team effect"
"True"
"so how are you both feeling" she asked as she look at them both
"I'll be back on Hammersley when you guys return from your next patrol"
"Ok" then she turn to Mike
"How therapy"
"tiring even through it only been couple of days"
"I bet but before long you will be up and about"
"Yeah I know" they talk for half an hour then Dutchy return back to his room leaving Mike and Kate talk alone for a while.
Kate stayed and talk to Mike for the rest of the day. But she did leave before Mike lunch arrived and return an hour later.
The next morning Kate was shock when she saw Jim it was the first time she seen him since the break up. Hammersley was dropping the SAS off at one of the islands before they start their three week patrol. Kate was on the bridge when Swain walk in
"Morning X"
"morning Swain, why do you look happy this morning"
"Sally pregnant" Kate eyes lit up
"congratulation, how does Chloe think about it"
"She been asking a lot of questions about where babies come from and they are made" Kate laugh
"I bet you let Sally deal with the questions"
"Yeah. We can't believe it ourselves. I know timing hasn't been great and You know that we been trying again since Chloe was a year old"
"Yes i do, So the treatments work then?"
"Yeah, they did. I might be our only chance of having another child, this time we decided to try the old fashion way" he said blushing. then Kate thought about it and smile
"It must of happen when we had that month off after what happen to Mike and Jim" she look at Swain
"Does the others know"
"No your the first, Sally going to visits Mike and tell him"
"Well congratulations any way"
"Thanks Kate" they look out at sea for a few minutes then swain turn back to Kate
"any word on what happening with HMAS Melbourne and with HMAS bendigo"
"they going to raise Melbourne next week and it would be about two, three weeks before Bendigo is ready to set sail again"
"that good news"
"Yes it is" the next day they drop the SAS team off then they went to start their patrol.