Summary: Enterprise and Belfast finally get to spend a summer day by themselves on the deep waters near the Royal Capital. What activities do they have in store?
[Azur Summer: The Fighter Plane]
"Enterprise, I won't ask who you pulled strings with to get your rigging to be delivered here during our shore leave, but I do need to know how did you get permission to have your aircraft carrier to be permitted out here?"
They were at the beach, a day later after the royal Barbequeen. Well, adjacent to the beach was more accurate as they were in deeper waters with the sandy shore being a good distance away. Just like yesterday, no clouds were visible to protect them from the blistering heat.
Both Enterprise and Belfast sat at the front part of the carrier deck with their legs dangling off the edge.
In the spirit of summertime, Belfast wore a one-piece black swimsuit that left none looking away at her. Her primary focus was to draw in a certain set of violet eyes her way, and she succeeded with flying colors. Her swimsuit had a gold ring on her neck that bonded the fabric strings around her neck and the two sides of her swimsuit ran down near the valley of her breasts and merged once again just below her breasts. This had allowed for perfect cleavage display. Near the navel, exposed skin in the shape of a diamond was front and center.
Enterprise was a bit of a different story. She had a black and white two-piece swimsuit that modestly wouldn't have anyone making faces at her. It was low profile for a lack of a better word, yet it retained a cute charm to it. Of course, she went and wore an open hoodie jacket with it that made Belfast frown.
The carrier shipgirl glanced at her girlfriend when she demanded an explanation for being allowed to use her ship. "I just asked Queen Elizabeth and she said yes. She said this, 'would it make Belfast happy?' And I answered yes." She finished, looking extremely proud of herself.
Belfast clicked her tongue and lightly shook her head. "I don't see how this makes me happy. I fear that the beach goers a mile or so away are going to think that a Siren attack is going to be happening."
"I asked Elizabeth that same concern and she sent out a royal news announcement that if anyone sees a carrier out in deep waters today it's only because of drill exercise."
That news didn't ease Belfast as she still saw this as an inconvenience and a potential accident waiting to happen. "Why couldn't we just do this around port waters?"
Enterprise smiled and looked ahead to the vast open water. "Because I wanted you all to myself without any other shipgirl interfering, and I learned better to not drag the love of my life through a naval port if I'm trying to be romantic."
Belfast blushed and she lost all the ability to refute her girlfriend's views. Her heart tightened at the sincerity she saw now. Enterprise had gone through all the trouble and she was being heavily negative about her efforts.
It was undeniable that a walk among the sand, exploring sea shells that washed ashore and ultimately making way to an old wooden deck, had been better than a walk through a busy naval port. She also couldn't deny the excitement when Enterprise manifested her rigging when she pretended to be falling off the wooden deck.
Belfast giggled cutely and leaned her head against her girlfriend's chest and could feel the softness of her lover's open jacket and breasts. "Well, you have me to yourself now. May I ask what it is we are going to do?"
Enterprise beamed at her and helped lift her to a standing position. Belfast grew startled when one of Enterprise's planes began to grow active with a high-frequency humming via its propellers.
Her eyes slightly widened while rigidly turning back to her girlfriend. "No..." Declared the maid.
"Yes..." Insisted Enterprise with an eager nod and a comforting shoulder rub to the royal maid.
"No... I can't." Her stoic front had evaporated and she allowed the carrier to see how frightened she was.
"I know that heights are a big thing for you, but just know that I'll be there to hold you high. I want to share the world that I see when I'm up there with you. And how many light cruisers can say they had the royal bird's eye view?"
Belfast nervously bit the bottom part of her lip. "First... you're not royal and second... no! Just... no." She now sounded hesitant despite her mood which sparked hope in the carrier.
"I promise. You'll love it."
Belfast stomped on the hard flooring of her girlfriend's ship and sighed reluctantly. "Fine, let's plane surf... as you elegantly coined it."
Enterprise smiled brightly containing her more exuberant shouts for later when all they could feel was the raging wind and speed.
For any beachgoers, that day, the sound of a lone fighter plane could be softly heard in the distance followed by a powerful cry of joy, fear, and excitement.
Enterprise's fighter plane glided dangerously close to the surface of the water like a majestic eagle skimming the water for any prey it could come across.
The head maid hyperventilated softly while feeling the warm and protective arms of her lover around her waist. When Belfast had said plane surf, she meant that in the literal sense as they weren't inside the safe confines of the plane, but on top of the windshield that connected to the cockpit.
Enterprise made a joyous snicker, which unnerved the maid as she couldn't determine how to take that ambiguous sound of glee. Without saying anything, Enterprise began to stand up at the same time her fighter plane began to elevate higher and higher.
"Enterprise, you're going to fall!" She could almost facepalm herself for insinuating that to a carrier.
Enterprise flashed a challenging grin, brought upon wanting her girlfriend to see something cool. "We won't fall as long as you hold on to me."
The light cruiser did just that, making sure Enterprise's arms were still wrapped around her waist, bringing upon her fear of falling off as her motivation to stay close to the carrier. She watched in both horror and amazement when the elevation and tilting of the plane did little to knock her girlfriend's balance as if she was glued to her plane or better yet, was united as one.
Belfast saw her world turn diagonally and despite her accelerated heart, she couldn't help but joyously let out a scream as the view was without a doubt breathless.
"How are you enjoying this?!" Yelled Enterprise due to the wind and roaring sound of her plane's engine.
"Oh my, this is quite fun—in a wild and dangerous kind of way! It feels dangerously liberating to be outside experiencing the roaring winds then inside a metal tube flying through the air!" Positively shouted the maid.
"Would you like to take it up a notch?" The archer had leaned her lips close to her girlfriend's ear so that she could hear her clearly.
The head maid knew better than to go looking for danger, but she felt that as long as Enterprise was with her, nothing could hurt her. It was undeniable that her heart resonated with excitement at this world of speed and wind that enveloped her. "Go for it, I trust you, darling!"
The plane evened out and maintained a fixed speed. This was the equivalent of the calm before the storm, and there was no better telling of that than when Belfast glanced behind her to see Enterprise's violet eyes flash a bright yellow. It was at that moment that she realized maybe she had spoken too soon.
The fighter plane's aura changed and before she could utter a word, the whole aircraft twirled like a flipped vehicle to the right. The maid had counted about five times that her body had rotated a full three hundred and sixty-degree angle, and she screamed wildly, expecting herself to fall during one of those rotations. The plane straightened up for a mere second before blasting upward and twirling via a maneuver as if it was trying to shake off incoming enemy rockets from some Siren foe.
Belfast's hair had a mind of its own as it veered left, right, and upward depending on the rapid changes of direction. They dropped down once again, so close to the water that Belfast felt refreshed from the splashes of water that were uplifted from the movement of the fighter plane. From behind her, she could see Enterprise calm and in full control of the situation. Her glowing eyes were still in effect and were the cause of the fighter plane's more powerful flight and precise turns.
The light cruiser was speechless at the state of her girlfriend. This had been an ability that she had awoken shortly before they officially started dating, and while it had been new and frightening for the carrier, she had harnessed it and truly made it her own instead of that power controlling her.
The speed they were sailing through was the world beyond speed and wind that was not known to most carriers. This new world of speed was pioneered by Enterprise and she was honored to be able to see the world in this clear state of speed with her.
Belfast didn't know how they got behind the carrier ship due to all the rapid turns and loops they had undergone, but they were soon touching ship once again after a satisfying and exhilarating plane surf.
They were back on deck and the plane that they had used was stationed back with all the others. However, the plane ride hadn't left the maid's mind as she remained on top of the plane, hugging it, with a blissful and dreamy smile on her face. "I love you..."
Enterprise placed a hand on her hip, watching her girlfriend act all goofy and enjoying the smiling face she helped bring about. "I love you too," she said, caught in the moment of pure joy.
Belfast opened her eyes and looked at her girlfriend who was spectating her off to the side. "Oh, I love you too, Ent-Ent," she said hurriedly with a blush on her face when she realized she was being watched.
Enterprise paused for a bit, feeling confused with the way that was delivered. "Wait... you were referring to my plane?!" An absolute wave of inadequacy drowned her as she comedically dropped to her knees.
Belfast calmed her giggling and sat properly at top of the fighter plane. "I guess I was, sorry. It took us up high and showed us a wonderful time."
Enterprise weakly raised back up. "Good grief, well, I don't know how to feel about that but you're smiling, so mission accomplished," she said humbly.
"I'm joking, Enterprise. Your aircraft is an extension of you, or... are you jealous?" She seductively slid a hand across the inanimate plane that if it could, would be blushing like crazy.
Enterprise perked up and blushed profusely and her jacket wasn't helping at all. "M-Me.. jealous?—no. I just can't feel what you're doing to that plane," she immediately regretted the way she worded that and shut her eyes in embarrassment.
Belfast giggled and playfully shook her head. This was a rare sight for her girlfriend and she felt just a bit mischievous from all the excitement. "Then come up here and take what's yours," she stated, sliding a hand down her swimsuit.
Enterprise was beginning to think her girlfriend was an imposter because she never heard her speak so naughty and seductive like this. It also didn't help how she was still on top of her fighter plane while looking and acting so tempting.
She swallowed her embarrassment and rose to the call. With an energetic jump, she gracefully landed on top of the aircraft and the maid was greatly impressed.
They tussled for a bit on top of the aircraft as their lips connected hungrily. Speaking of hungry...
A growl resounded from the royal's stomach and Enterprise paused to flash her a breathy yet worried smile. "Someone's hungry," she said sarcastically.
Belfast felt so keyed up, that she tried to wrap her arms around the neck of her lover in protest. "Food can wait. Come on, lose the jacket."
Enterprise stood her ground and lifted herself off her girlfriend.
Belfast was taken aback, and she laid her head on the metal of the plane with a moan. "Really? You're forgoing on the prospect of doing it on top of a fighter plane because you know that I'm hungry?" When her words left her mouth she could hear how desperate and rampantly turned on she was, making her sound detached from her usual self.
The carrier adored this side of her girlfriend which showed her how comfortable she was to allow this side of her to bleed out from the maid persona she always wore. She raised a finger in the air, mimicking Belfast when she would recite a speech to her. "Miss Belfast, as much as coitus can be a great way to release stress and express love to your girlfriend, you must not neglect the nutrients your body needs on a daily basis."
Belfast blushed and hid her face with her hand. "I don't sound like that!" She moaned in annoyance and sighed heavily in defeat. "You're right, why does my girlfriend have to be such a paragon of kindness?"
"The same reason my girlfriend is such a paragon of humanity that made me a better woman."
Belfast scoffed lightly and smiled at her. "Where do you have in mind to eat?"
Enterprise grinned excitedly and sat down on her plane. "Well, there's about an hour until lunchtime, so why don't we have a cold snack during this hot summer day?" She reached into her pocket from her jacket and the maid heard the sound of wrappers. The carrier revealed two sealed pastries from her pocket.
"Aren't these toaster pastries?" Asked Belfast with a raised eyebrow of intrigue.
Enterprise sheepishly laughed. "Yeah, but get this, they make an awesome frozen snack that's even better than ice cream since they're just peanut butter and jelly. Hornet and I eat these during the summertime."
Belfast could hardly fathom how a frozen and hard pastry could taste better than ice cream, let alone in the way it was supposed to be eaten. "Now you're just mental." She paused when it finally set in. "Hold on. Did you have these this whole time in your pockets?"
Enterprise grew endearingly defensive. "No. I grabbed them from the ice chest when we got back from our surf ride. They're still frozen."
"But these are supposed to be eaten hot that's how they are designed."
The carrier sighed softly, expecting the pushback from her girlfriend. "Yeah, but who says that's the only way to enjoy that food? Some of the best foods came about from humanity's experimentation, and we wouldn't have foods like pot stickers, blue cheese, tv dinners, the sandwich... need I go on?"
Belfast folded knowing they were veering to philosophical levels of discussion and she was too hungry to get into a heated debate. "Humanity's experimentation, huh? Fine, I'll humor you. Why is it that the Eagle Union always has a way of making the most outrageous foods? It's like that time I saw Laffey eating a sandwich but with a donut sliced and used as its bread." She shivered despite how hot it was.
"Ouch, Bel. Don't knock it until you try it. Plus these are healthy...ish compared to... whatever she was trying to eat. All wheat, a fair amount of protein, low in sugar, and very delicious."
Belfast took one from her girlfriend. Giving it a few glances and feeling the cold feel of it, she unwrapped it and held the cold pastry in her hand. She paused, clinging to the hope that the sun would superheat it, but that was far too whimsical. She then dramatically inhaled and took a bite from it. Her blue eyes shot open and she softened them as her mouth began to chew the contents. "Hmmm... by Her Majesty, this is scrumptious!" The icy layer of peanut butter had the same texture as chocolate, and the jelly filling was cold and refreshing upon her tongue, complementing the peanut butter.
Enterprise chewed on hers and moaned happily. "Refreshing indeed."
Belfast's reluctance quickly faded as she watched her girlfriend smile innocently.
Once they were done, Belfast knew that she had way more than just a good dessert, she had also eaten her words. "I stand corrected," was all she said with a humble nod.
"You want another one, do you?" Teased Enterprise as Belfast shot her eyes toward her. From her other pocket, she revealed that she had more.
The light cruiser grumbled and ultimately nodded. "Very much, but If you tell anyone about me eating this then you're going to be sleeping on the couch when we return to the royal palace room."
Enterprise tensed a bit and proceeded in handing her another. When her girlfriend had gone for a big bite of her frozen snack, a click of a phone camera went off.
Belfast turned toward Enterprise, mouth still on the pastry and her brows furrowed. "What did I say?!"
The carrier playfully scooted away from the boiling head maid. "I agreed to tell no one but I also want a photo to cherish this moment. Think of this as my memory as I plead that I have a pretty bad memory."
"Fine. Have your memory, but in return... lose the jacket! It's hot and I can't fathom how you can take this heat like that." She had thrown her body against her girlfriend, her breasts squished against the arm of Enterprise.
Needless to say, after their snack, the option for activity on top of the aircraft was back on the table.
This was a quick little story that I planned to add to the main story of the Azur Summer special, but it was already a decent length for me, and this one felt perfectly detached to be its own small story scenario. Hoped you enjoyed it and stay hydrated during these hot days!
