"Miho, I made you breakfast," A familiar voice noted.
The boy in question sighed as his wife brought him some pancakes, leaning over his wheel chair. "I'll hold the water bottle for you, alright?
"Urg! I'm getting so sick and tired of this!" Miho shot our of his dream, glaring at his arms. "They're still there..."
"Don't tell me you dreamed of being an amputee," Hanoashi whispered, her green eyes wide in shock, before her ever so gentle embrace enveloped him.
"Blaze...sorry that I'm such a..."
"Shhhh, don't you even dare think of finishing that sentence, Miho," she whispered gently, ever so slightly tightening her hug before leaning back. "I'm your wife, in case you've forgotten. It's no burden for me to comfort you like this, you'd do the same for me, right?"
Miho let out a smile as she began to gently pad the side of his head. "In a heartbeat," he smiled.
"This is the third time this week though," Hanaoshi noted, her tone growing serious. "I think that you should take a break from the Sensado team."
"But..."
"I can handle things," Hanoashi reassured him. "Your health takes priority, especially since we're about to have the first practical match in a few days."
"But what about..."
"I can take command of the Tiger if you're not ready by then," Hanoashi smiled at him indulgently.
"But what if I never get ready to reintegrate into Sensado?" Miho finally asked it.
"Then I get to take over the team and you get to enjoy whatever activity you choose to partake in," Hanoashi smiled, and Miho blinked as she gave him a reassuring kiss. "Really, as much as I enjoy Sensado with you, there's no harm in you picking another club if it boils down to it. I'll be right there by your side no mater what, alright?" she whispered.
"Th...thanks Blaze, your the best!" Miho smiled before frowning. "But...that wouldn't be fair to you though..."
"What's not fair to me is seeing my husband up at night with all these nightmares because he's forcing himself to partake in a sport that is causing his ptsd to flair up," Hanoashi noted, before taking his hand. "I'll make us some eggs and rice, you'll feel better once you get a meal in your belly." she added, half dragging him up.
He watched as she slipped on a pair of short shorts and a tee-shirt, her go to attire when relaxing at the house. He smiled and put on a tee-shirt of his own, before following her downstairs.
Watching as she placed on her apron and got to cooking, he let out a small smile. How did I get so lucky to get her of all girls, he asked himself, finding himself becoming entranced with her smooth skin, the freckles seeming to dance as she worked. He turned his glance toward her legs, their femininity melding with the strength Sensado participants always shared.
"If you like I can do it with just the apron on from time to time," Hanoashi noted, her face blushing profusely, but she had a small smile as she glanced at him.
"Sorry...didn't appreciate that I was staring," Miho mummered, gazing down.
"No, it's fine, I actually enjoy you watching me work," Hanoashi laughed.
"But it's making you uncomfortable, right?" Miho asked, glancing up at her.
"No...not at all...I'm perfectly comfortable..." Hanoashi stammered, before returning to her cooking.
"Your tone says otherwise," Miho pressed.
"Okay fine, it's embarrassing, but it's the kind of embarrassment girls like," Hanoashi sighed reluctantly.
"How can you like feeling embarrassed?" Miho inquired as she poured the rice into a boiling pot of water.
"It's a thing some girls like, that being to feel a bit of discomfort," Hanoashi explained. "It's...well us girls sometimes like to be embarrassed a bit in certain ways, a guy we like gazing at us, an impromptu hand-holding session, things like that. But we also don't like a lot of these things from just anyone, and girls don't always like it even from those they like."
"Girls are so complicated," Miho sighed.
"You can say that again," Hanoashi laughed. "But seriously, catching you gazing at me like that, it's comforting to me, even if it sends a bit of a...I guess you could say prickle in the back of my neck and a slight tingling warmth in my cheeks."
"Why though?" Miho asked.
"Well..." Hanoashi paused. "How to put this...your gazing at me reassures me, in multiple ways. It lets me know that you are looking out for me, and that you are interested in what I'm doing. It also lets me know that you appreciate me and what I do for you."
"But how is that embarrassing?" Miho asked.
"Well..." Hanoashi paused again. "That's kind of hard to say. I mean my father kept a close eye on me when I did chores during my younger days, sure. But that was only to ensure that I was alright and that he would be right there if something happened. He wasn't watching me with a romantic interest. You on the other hand..."
She then shrugged. "Also, I have no idea exactly what you're thinking of, but I kind of like that uncertainty. Such as when you were watching me and your gaze went to my legs, for example. I have no idea if there's a particular outfit your imagining me in, or if you want to have some fun with them. Perhaps you're worried that I'm too hot or if I'm cold in whatever I'm wearing. Or perhaps you just like seeing my naked leg."
"Slow down, please," Miho breathed. I have no idea she had that many questions when I gazed at her. "Would it help if you could read my mind?" he asked her gently.
To his surprise she shook her head. "That'd make it worse. Miho I...I enjoy that uncertainty if you will," she smiled, before returning to her cooking, first starring the rice before pouring in the eggs.
"You said have fun with your legs, what exactly did you mean by that?" Miho asked.
"You interested?" Hanoashi asked hopefully.
Does that mean you want me to play with them? Miho shrugged. "Just curious," he admitted.
"Well, you could simply watch me work or exercise. Brush your hand against my upper thigh, or massage the foot, or entire leg," Hanoashi noted. "You could place me in leg irons and watch me waddle or tie them up and carry me around all day...or maybe not all day but just an hour or so. Or...I could give you..." she paused and blushed profusely.
"You could give me what?" Miho asked.
"Ne...never-mind," Hanoashi squeaked as she began mixing the cooked rice in with the eggs in one of the final steps of the meal.
Given her reaction she was thinking of something sexual, wasn't she? Miho noted. But what exactly was she thinking? I mean there isn't anything sexual you can do with legs, is there?
He gazed at the meal and smiled. "Thanks for the food Blaze."
"A...anytime Miho," Hanoashi stammered softly, before taking a bite out of her portion.
Miho smiled as he ate, trying to avoid making her uncomfortable.
"Is...is it good?" Hanoashi asked, and gazing at her he saw her green eyes filled with uncertainty.
"It's wonderful," Miho smiled after swallowing.
"That's good, I mean I thought that it was good but..." Hanoashi blushed.
"Hanoashi?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you really want me to stay away from the Sensado team?" Miho asked.
"Miho, this isn't about wants, this is about your health. Some uncertainty is fine, I often have that myself when mounted in the tank. But if it's causing you to have nightmares... constant nightmares at that...then you need to avoid it," Hanoashi noted gently, her gaze losing it's uncertainly, to be replaced with concern and love toward him.
"You're right," Miho sighed. "It's just...for you to have to take on the responsibility by yourself..."
"There's a lot of responsible girls and guys on the team, a few with Sensado experience. They can help with a lot of the responsibility. And Ami can help some, despite her being a rookie."
"Still, I think that I ought to help some," Miho argued. "You're right, I don't need to be involved in Sensado, directly at least, but..."
"We could try swapping you to an adviser role," Hanoashi suggested slowly. "It might not exactly stop the nightmares, and they may not stop for a while even if you were to quit cold turkey, but we can't keep this up."
Miho finished the meal and nodded. "Let's try the advisor role first, and see if that helps. If it does, then I can stick to that role. But if not, then we'll have to try quieting."
"Then it's decided," Hanoashi affirmed solemnly.
"So um...who'll take the vice commander place and my place as the Tiger commander?" Miho asked.
"Thinking Hana. She's responsible enough," Hanoashi noted. "Saori and Taeko might make decent choices, but Saori's still a bit too...how to put it nicely...naive and I'm not so sure about putting a freshman into a leadership position, especially when I'm one myself, and there is that fact that Taeko is dating my older brother...so..."
"I understand, the boys might not be too happy though," Miho cautioned.
"I'll strongly consider putting one of them in the deputy commander role, though it's not necessarily uncommon for a co-ed team to have a straight triple gendered lineup with the big wigs every now and then."
"I suppose that is true," Miho noted.
"Well, I'd better clean up, and then we can get ready for class," Hanoashi smiled.
"Of course Blaze," Miho rose up, smiling at her. "And...thank you."
"Anytime Miho,"Hanoashi smiled indulgently. "But I expect some leg actions when we get back," she added teasingly.
"No idea what to do," Miho shrugged.
"Surprise me," Hanoashi laughed. "No seriously, I'd like some impromptu contact from time to time, at least when it's just us in the home."
And that's one of the few actual social differences between her and the other Japanese girls I've met, Hanoashi actually enjoys physical contact, Miho realized. But...I kind of enjoy her gentle touch, the soft kisses she occasionally gives me...she...she's perfect, right?
Arriving into the Sensado sheds after a quiet day at the school, Miho walked alongside Hanoashi, nervousness flooding through him. Having thought it over, this is the right decision for me...but...Glancing over at Hanoashi, he felt guilt as leaving the team in her hands. I mean...I'll mostly be helping Ami Chono with paperwork and watching over the team.
"Ah, Hanoashi, Miho...I was wanting to..." Ami paused mid-sentence. "Did...something happen?"
"Well...I...Uh...that is..." Miho began, but found himself tripping over his words.
"Instructor Chono, Miho has been having nightmares about Sensado, but he's had three in the past week," Hanoashi noted.
"I see...making a power play are we," Ami teased.
"He...He's my husband and I..." Hanoashi began, sounded flustered.
"Relax Hanoashi, I was just teasing," Ami smiled. "I noticed that young Miho has been a bit...distracted behind the tank, and that's actually something I wanted to talk to you both about."
"Thank Maus, I was worried you actually thought that I was doing this out of selfishness or something," Hanoashi breathed.
"I now know you are not like that Hanoashi. At first I thought you might have been, but between seeing your care for the team, and especially Miho, if you have concerned about something, then I know that you have everyone's best interest at heart."
"Ami...uh...I'd...like to drop off the team and serve as your assistant," Miho offered.
"Wait a moment, I was thinking about a week off...not...you know...leaving..." Ami noted nervously.
"He's not leaving, it's just...it's not good for him to be in a tank. Perhaps next year we can try again, if he's still not having nightmares about it, but sooner or later he's going to mess up because of these nightmares." Hanoashi argued. "Maybe from tiredness, maybe from a sudden bout of fear or a bad flashback, but until he can properly sleep without dreaming of some sort of Sensado disaster, he needs to quit."
"And if he keeps having nightmares?" Ami asked.
"He may need to forgo Sensado permanently. Wouldn't be too surprised if I needed to quit before they fully stop, but I'll probably be with child before this school thing is all over, so..." Hanoashi trailed off blushing.
"Didn't know that you were sexually active," Ami smirked.
"We...we're not yet!" Hanoashi blushed even harder. "But...I'd really like to be a stay at home mother, and I'm not confident in my ability to wait until I fully finish high school. Had I been a normal fifteen year old highschooler it'd be different...but..."
"Yeah, the new plague has really messed up the entire school timing huh?" Ami nodded. "Very well, Miho will become my assistant, but not starting today. I need him to prepare his replacement, since you'll be quite busy with commanding the team and student assessments," she added.
"Oh, right, it's time to begin that huh?" Hanoashi remembered, before bowing. "Thank you Instructor Chono, Miho...well...seeing him has so much difficulty sleeping and knowing that the dreams are...well awful..."
"I know Blaze, it hurts to see. But you deeply care for him, and make him happy, and that's all we can ask for in terms of your relationship."
"Th...thank you," Hanoashi whispered.
That...went a lot smoother than I thought...Miho sighed inwardly. I'm conflicted, on one hand I feel like I just got demoted, but my wife is right, continuing down this path is just going to lead me into disaster, just like last time...though last time it was caused by sheer carelessness, not me being affected by nightmares.
"Miho, you'll need to make the announcement," Ami noted.
"Right," Miho nodded. "I'll make it right away instructor," he added.
"Go on Miho, I'll be right beside you," Hanoashi smiled reassuringly.
Nodding, he turned and exited the door, Hanoashi and Ami following right beside him. I'm glad those two get along...given their sorted first day together. And...I'm glad to have them. Maus this is going to be difficult, but it needs to be done. I...he paused and felt himself shake a little, but a quick pressure on his hand informed him that Hanoashi had grasped it gently, and he smiled at her. "Thank you," he whispered.
She gave him a reassuring nod, though he could tell that she was apprehensive about the new situation.
"The commander's look nervous," a girl whispered, and Hanoashi could identify Yukari and Ayumi having a back and forth about it.
"Did something happen?" Taeko asked Nova quietly.
"Maybe it has something to do with those...nightmares," Nova responded, but in such a low tone that Miho had to practically read his lips.
"Oh...that has to be terrible," Taeko whispered, giving them a sympathetic glance.
"Sis has been really worried about it."
Miho gave Hanoashi a quiet smile before he broke off and came up to the podium. "Ladies and Gentlemen of Ooarai, I...I have an announcement to make," he began.
The room got dead quiet, some seemed a bit excited, notably the ones who hadn't been paying attention and were completely new to Sensado. However, most of the others shifted uncomfortably.
"As you know, I was in Sensado last year. What you may or may not know is that I was in a bad accident where I commanded a Stug III too close to a ledge, and it fell off. While the crew survived with minor injuries, I've been having nightmares about it happening. This week, I've had three in a row," Miho began, pausing to let it sink in.
"After speaking to my wife Hanoashi and our instructor, Ami Chono, I have decided to retire from the Sensado team and take up a post as the Instructor's assistance. I may rejoin the team next year if the nightmares stop, but as it stands I cannot act as member of the team under these conditions."
Dead silence met Miho's words, but as he glanced around, he saw that the reactions were mixed. Those from the Co-ed leagues were nodding in respect. Of course they would, the co-eds are built on honesty and responsibility most of all, so my coming out and admitting the issue before it becomes a real problem is an action they'd approve of.
The new girls though mostly seemed uncomfortable about this, Save for Taeko who was gazing at Hanoashi with respect. But still, no voices were uttered.
A few moments later a rather loud "This is bullshit!" erupted.
Miho, along with all the other girls stared at Yukari as the girl glared not at Miho but at Hanoashi. "You just don't want to see your husband get a scratch on him, don't you? I bet that you want to control his every step you feminist pig!"
Oh that's really funny considering how much Hanoashi asks me to put her in a position where I'm in heavy or total control. Heck, she offered for me to put her in leg irons and watch her this morning! Miho began, but he gave her a cold stare. "Yukari, your obsession over me needs to stop. I was the one who broached this idea with Hanoashi, and yes, she did agree with me that it was a good idea, but she'd never force me to give up on Sensado."
Yukari visibly flinched, but Miho continued. "Hanoashi and I are married, and we're not breaking up just because you want some of the Nishisumi pie. Get that through your thick head, and find yourself a boy you really like, if a boyfriend is what you really want. There's guys interested in you, but they'll begin avoiding you if you keep this up."
"Yukari, I'm not the girl you make me out to be," Hanoashi brought up. "Yes, I'm not afraid to speak up with Miho if need be, but I'm want to support my husband, not control him. To be that wife he can count on, whether he wants to become something as important as prime minister or remain something humble like a janitor. It just so happened that Miho's mother and my father placed us into an arranged marriage and I want to support him the best I can."
Going from confident to abashment, Yukari just turned her gaze downward and muttered an apology. Those around her broke ranks, muttering about rudeness and how that behavior would never be tolerated in an established co-ed league.
"Moving on, Hana will ultimately be taking my place as the commander of the Tiger as well as the vice commander, for the time being. I'll me in the tank to train her as my replacement for the next week or so, and then she'll take on all of the duties."
"But I...yes sir..." Hana gazed downward, submissive, but clearly having self doubts about the situation.
"As for what we'll be doing, The rest of you will be doing another safety rules and regulations test, while Miho, Ami, Hana, and I will be having an important meeting. We have some things to discuss about our upcoming practical match," Hanoashi noted.
Their teammates groaned, but drug out their desk. "Hana, your first task will be to hand out these test," Miho noted. "You'll find them on the instructor's desk."
"Yes vice commander," Hana nodded.
"You're the vice commander now, Hana. I'm just mentoring you while adjusting to the assistant instructor''s role," Miho smiled.
"Ri...right," Hana stammered, blushing, but she made her way into the meeting room.
"She'll be fine once she finds her confidence," Hanoashi smiled.
"I get the same feeling," Miho smiled in return as they watched the raven haired girl emerge from the office, and hand out the test.
"No cheating girls, this is just a review test, but I'll be watching from the office window," Ami cautioned, and Miho along with Hana and Hanoashi followed the instructor into her office.
"So um...what do I do exactly as vice commander?" Hana asked. "I mean I have an idea, but..."
"Well, mostly you assist the team commander with paperwork, though since we have more then ten teams a lot of that work will be handled by our deputy commander once we choose one," Miho began. "Aside from that, the Vice commander often is in charge of celebrations, albeit those levels of celebrations changes from academy to academy and you'll probably not have too much work in that department given our kind of school. You'll also need to be prepared to take over the team when Hanoashi is out sick, or knocked out during a match."
"Um...Miho...that's a bit much so quickly..." Hana stammered.
"Don't worry, you'll basically be assisting me," Hanoashi smiled at her indulgently. "There is a lot of paper work, so taking some of that load off of me will give me the ability to handle other issues. And once we have our deputy commander chosen, they'll be able to take the load off of both of us."
"So...paperwork...party celebrations...and...something about taken over if you get knocked out, right?" Hana recited.
"Or if I get too sick or injured to fulfill my team commander duties," Hanoashi added. "There are a few other minor duties and responsibilities, but we'll get to those later, and a lot of them are dependent on how the team commander wants to use his or her vice commander."
"I'll do my best, but this is a lot of responsibility," Hana breathed.
"Hanoashi and I wouldn't have chosen you had we not been confident in your ability," Miho smiled. "Just take it slow and build up confidence in yourself, alright?"
"Alright," Hana nodded.
"Now, on to the actual work, Hanoashi smiled. "We have a practical coming up this weekend, and it'll be against the Osaka Co-ed academy at the Nishmari practice grounds. Our team against theirs, and it's a timed weighted elimination round."
"Timed elimination round...that's where you eliminate as many tanks as possible within the time limit," Hana recited. "But wait...you said weighted, so there is an additional condition, right?"
"Yes, the match will also end if both a team's Commander and vice commander tanks are taken out, so if you and I are both taken out, we lose. Same with them."
"Wait...that soon?" Hana gasped.
"We'll be getting you into the full vice commander position quickly. Don't worry, Hanoashi and I will guide you," Miho smiled. "And all you need to do is make sure during this match is that the evaluators can see that the team is acting responsible and following the rules, winning doesn't really hold anything special during these matches."
"That doesn't mean that we should act sloppy," Hanoashi cautioned. "But as long as we prove ourselves to the evaluators like Miho said, it'll be fine. And they'll be other evaluation matches we can and will partake in, so even if we mess this one up a little, no biggie."
"That...takes some of the pressure off of me, but..." Hana paused, her uncertainty dying from her eyes as she firmly nodded. "I'll just have to do my best!"
"That's all we ask for," Ami smiled.
"But in the meantime you can help Miho with his evaluations, and I need to get a good start on my own," Hanoashi smiled.
"Is...that allowed?" Hana asked.
"I think so under circumstances, right?" Ami glanced at Hanoashi who nodded.
"It's actually something of a requirement for a new vice or deputy commander to help the next level up with an evaluation sessions, so that they learn how to do it properly," she noted.
Climbing into the Tiger, Miho nestled himself in the loader's position, before letting out a quiet smile. "For this exercise, Hanoashi will drive and I'll act as the loader, radio operator, and gunner," he nodded up to Hana.
"Feels weird," Hana mused, gazing longingly at the cannon, not that Miho picked up on it.
"Situational awareness is key in Sensado, but one thing about the co-ed league is that they absolutely insist on you ducking into the tank within fifteen seconds of being fired upon, but we'll simulate that later," he added.
"Miho-san, I read that in the safety manual," Hana reminded him gently.
"Very good. But Blaze want's me to be absolutely through in this, because the league is not very forgiven of reckless commanders. Some have even gotten light juvenile detention sentences for minor recklessness." Miho cautioned.
"I understand," Hana noted softly, but Miho's focus was elsewhere, and so he didn't catch the glimpse of minor frustration on Hana's face.
But Hanoashi must have hears something in her voice, because she let out a nod. "I know, imagine having to take all of the same test after leading Nishmari to our first tournament win last year."
"Guess your right, still...I know all this stuff and..." Hana sighed.
"Tough, vice commander duties are not exactly new and exciting everyday, just like the team and deputy commander duties," Hanoashi noted with a stop arguing and deal with it tone.
"So, to command the tank, I command Panzer Vor, right?" Hana asked.
"Correct, but there's something else you need to do first," Hanoashi nodded.
"Which is...oh...but we don't have an RO," Hana mused, closing her eyes and sighing a bit. "Mi...Miho san, could you radio Ami for permission to begin the exercise?"
"Of course," Miho smiled as he wormed his way down to the Radio operator position and turned the radio on. "This is Miho, Gunner, loader, and RO for the Tigerclaw, Tiger H-1 of the Ooarai Sensado team. Instructor Chono, requesting permission to begin today's exercise of driving and gunnery?"
"Permission granted Miho, train miss Isuzu well, alright?" Ami called over.
"Will do instructor," Miho smiled, before placing the Radio on standby and then climbing into the loader's seat.
"Panzer Vor!" Hana called out, sending Hanoashi to cautiously drive the Tiger out of the hanger.
"Feels pretty good up there huh?" Hanoashi called through the tank's intercom system.
"More daunting then anything," Hana chattered.
"Don't worry bout it, happens to me every time I get up there, even after four years of the sport," Hanoashi encouraged.
"So how do you handle it?" Hana asked.
"Deep breaths, and trying to focus on one step at a time," Hanoashi noted.
"You are doing well Hana, just keep calm and be sure to give Hanoashi directions, her vision is limited from her position," Miho smiled at her.
"Couldn't she drive half sticking out of the tank though?" Hana asked.
Technically forbidden in the co-ed leagues," Hanaoshi called back. "They will overlook a team doing it if they are loading the tank into a transport or something, but they don't like it when they drive that way willie nillie. Some tanks have too much of a risk of the turret wedging the driver between it and the entrance in their opinion. That, and some tanks that don't have that issue have a potental to launch the driver out of the tank if they get caught against a moving gun barrel. Plus it's good to get in all of the traditional tank driving practice you can get, since we can't waste too much fuel on driving lessons," she added.
"Oh...right..." Hana noted, and had Miho been paying attention he'd have seen the girl blushing in embarrassment over hasing read that in the manual and having to be reminded about it, especially after complaining about the review.
"Right, we're here," Hanoashi announced when she pulled into firing range.
"Miho call Ami and ask her for permission to begin the firing test," Hana called.
"Rodger," Miho nodded, before going into the radio operator position and hailing the instructor. "Radio operator Miho to Instructor Chono, we're at the firing range. Permission to begin the firing exercise?"
"Permission granted Miho, good luck."
"Rodger," Miho acknowledged, before crawling into the tank.
"Miho-san, load at will," Hana called, her voice still quivering a bit but growing in confidence,
"Rodger commander!" Miho smiled as he loaded the heavy shell, and then crawled into the gunner's position.
"Aim for the far target on the right, you may fire when ready," Hana noted.
"Rodger commander," Miho noted as he took aim and fired a shot expertly down range.
"You're a good shot Miho," Hana smiled.
"Thank you," Miho blushed a bit at the praise.
"And thank Maus too, I utterly suck at gunnery," Hanoashi noted dramatically.
"And I suck at Driving, so we're even," Miho teased.
"Fair is fair I suppose," Hanoashi laughed.
Before he knew it, they had shot all of the targets and on Hana's order, Miho radioed over that they were returning to base. What he did carefully behind Hana's back might be considered trechery, but the girl needed one more test, and before their upcoming match.
"So Hana, you enjoying the wind up there?" Hanoashi asked.
The code word, Miho sighed as Hana nodded.
"Yes commander, this is nice...but daunting..." Her words were drowned out by the firing of three cannons, sending the commander ducking into the tank.
"Good, you ducked the moment you came under fire and you didn't hit your head in the process," Hanoashi smiled.
"You ass," Hana hissed.
Miho had to laugh as he gazed at his blushing teammate. "Sorry, just wanted to test to see if you'd actually duck. Maho has a bad tendency to not duck and has nearly been hit several times."
"Geeze...and I wonder why the co-ed requiring the ducking into the tank, nearly gave me a heart attack," Hana gasped.
"Sorry vice commander, just a quick test," Hanoashi's Sherman rode up to her. "Don't worry, the test is over and we can escort you back to the base.
"Fine..." Hana sighed, regaining her composure and returning to her perch. "That was curel," the muttered.
"And now we can get into the disipline lession once we get back home," Hanoashi noted a bit too chererfully.
"Di...did I do something wrong?" Hana gasped.
"No, but we kind of did," Miho smirked. "And as Vice commander, when a teammate does something wrong you need to be able to dish out punishments for it."
"So what did you do wrong?" Hana asked.
"Well...technically three of your tanks fired on you outside of normal match protocols. Yes I did authorize it as team commander, but for this training exercise you'll be assuming that no athorization was given."
"Also, I covertly shifted the radio frequency to their's and Hanoashi gave a code word for the assault, so we're assuming a crew betrayal."
"You are so cruel..." Hana pouted.
"Maybe, but you need to be prepared for this kind of thing. Trust me, my old team and vice commander back at Nishmari were just as devious with my training," Hanoashi noted.
Arriving back at the the base, Miho watched as the troups pretended to mull around the tanks, chatting like nothing happened.
"Hana..." Miho whispered.
"Oh...right...troupes, front and center!" Hana hollered, giving her best pissed off voice.
Kinda more cute then pissed off, but that will come later, Miho shared a glance with Hanoashi as they got in line, pretending to be just normal troups.
"Commander Hanoashi, beside me," Hana glared at her.
Hanoashi gulped and nodded.
"I can't believe that you'd attack me unprovoked like that!" Hana gasped. "As such you'll..." Hana paused, just now seeing how muddy the other tanks were. Confusion filled her gaze, but she nodded. "You'll be cleaning these disgustingly muddy tanks, and no going home until they are all clean!"
"Ye...yes commander," the others, along with Hanoashi and Miho nodded.
"Well, get started!" Hana growled, sending the other students rushing out to change into their work clothes. Miho glanced at Hanoashi who gave a subtle nod as Ami came over and began asking Hana some questions.
Hanoashi raised an eyebrow as Hana didn't seem to realize that Ami was in a mock uniform and not her actual uniform. "May have to work with her on recognition too, not being able to tell the difference between this fake uniform and the real one is...troubling..." she whispered.
"She's doing well so far," Miho nodded. "But yeah, we'll do that later, maybe tomorrow," he added.
Cleaning on the tanks, Miho was about to ask Nova something when they both were splashed by water. "Got em," Taeko and Hanoashi smirked.
"What the heck do you think you are doing, get back to work!" Hana stormed over, her blue eyes blazing.
"Ye...Yes commander," Hanaoshi's green eyes widened.
But Taeko narrowed her eyes. "And why should we?" she challenged.
Miho had to avoid laughing as he knew that Taeko actually respected Hana, but for the sake of the exercise, they had to play their part. Not everyone is going to respect the commanders just because they are commanders. He told himself. She's going to have to learn how to do that.
"Get down and give me twenty!" Hana bellowed.
"Why?" Taeko challenged, but before she knew it Hanoashi and Nova were pulling her down by her wrist, and while Taeko, Ami, Miho, and the others knew about this part, Hana's eyes widening at this action told her that the new vice commander in training did not expect this scenario.
"Get on the Maus damn ground and do your push-ups," Nova growled.
"Nova, what the Maus do you think you're doing, let go!" Taeko hissed, glaring at him, though it was really a mock glare. "Fine, but you and I are over!" she hollered as she reluctantly got on all fours and did them, before rising and glaring at Hana before going to scrub a tank.
Hana looked distraught over the apparent break up, but she sighed and closed her eyes. "Just...just get back to work!" she cried out before heading over to Ami who encouraged her with a gentle, "It's not your fault, these spats happen sometimes."
However as Miho noted that Hana and Ami got into a deep discussion, Taeko blew Nova a kiss, which he gave a covert thumbs up to. You are good actors, Miho smirked as he returned to his cleaning, his shirt and shorts already drying out.
A few minutes later, Karina called him over, and gave him a pack of water balloons. "Go and help me hand these out," she whispered.
Miho smirked, playing the part of an eager prankster, and along with the other team mates, began filling up the balloons when the others weren't looking. Before long it turn into a 'How long can we toss these before the vice commander notices,' kind of game.
"You know, it is nice outside," Ami noted as she turned around. The moment Hana turned her gaze, in an agreement the two had, Hanoashi lobbed a balloon at Ami, who had turned around, leading the balloon right at Ami's breast, and the splash landing on Hana a bit.
"Hanoashi Amelia Katoni, hands on the wall," Ami bellowed in mock anger.
"Ye...yes commander, I'm sorry, I," Hanoashi stepped back, before sighing as Ami proceeded to handcuff her, and drag her back to Hana. "Keep a grip on her arm, she might run," she growled.
"I can't believe you," Hana growled.
Hanoashi hung her head low in defeat, and mumbled an apology.
Miho was surprised at the idea that Hanoashi would agree to a mock arrest, especially given to her old aversion to bondage. But Rikona finally convinced her to try it somehow, still she's going to be in cuffs for a while...Miho gazed at her worriedly, but she didn't meed his gaze, though an ever so slight smile on her face told him that she was fine.
Well, Ami did get her assault and arrest after all, Miho laughed to himself, but his concern soon returned as he continued to clean.
"Shouldn't we send her to prison for assault?" Hana asked.
"Nooo..." Hanoashi moaned, pretending to be fearful. "I don't wanna go to jail..."
"I think...just being handcuffed and loosing the team commander position will be enough," Ami smirked.
"I...if you say so..." Hana stammered, growing embarrassed at the idea of becoming team commander, especially this way. "But...I'm not too sure that I'm ready for the team commander position."
"Hm...Hanoashi, can I trsut you never to assault me again?" Ami prompted.
"Yes commander, I made a mistake, and I'm so sorry," Hanaoshi gasped.
"Fine, but you're remaining handcuffed until they finished," Ami sighed.
It took two hours for the team to finish the cleaning and they were tired, but pleased with theor work and greatful to get their 'punishment' over with.
"You can release her now Hana," Ami noted gently, handing Hana the key to the handcuffs.
"You;re lucky she's generious," Hana growed as she reluctantly released Hanoashi's wrist. Miho watched as the Irish girl rubbed her wrist.
"You alright Hanoashi? I mean volinterring to be handcuffed like that..." Ami trailed off, her expression troubled.
"I'm fine with it on occasion, thanks to Rikona pestering me into trying it," Hanoashi smiled reasuringly.
"Wait...you mean that you planned that..." Hana gasped, before gazing over, noticing something. "Where are Nova and Taeko?" she gasped.
"Making out in the IS-2," Hanoashi smirked.
"So everything was a...lie?" Hana gasped.
"Well..."Miho walked up and smiled at her. "Vice commander, and even deputy commander training isn't easy, and it gives the team the opportunity to role-play some scenarios that would normally never happen. Gives the team a bit of a creative outlit, and the commander to be some good training," he added.
"But..." Hana took a step back before sighing. "I had no idea that the training would be like this..."
"Hey, you did things perfectly," Hanoashi smiled. "The way you handled Nova and Taeko's simulated break up, the way you got on to me and Taeko for dumpoing water on our husband and boyfriend, and suggesting that we take me to the jail instead of just letting me stand there, that was all textbook reactions to those senarios."
"Just please tell me this kind of training is all over," Hana sighed in exaustion.
"No promises," Hanoashi smirked. "This is the fun kind of training," she added. "But don't worry, it won't be forever, just that you won't know when it'll end for sure. Mine lasted two entire months," she added.
"Two months!?" Hana gasped.
"Yeah, Hanoashi found it a mixed bag of exasperation, and enjoyment of the challenge," Miho smiled. "Consider it a bit of a...training and test period all new vice and deputy commanders have to go through."
"And don't forget that by the time you are through with your training, it'll be your turn to help train the new deputy commander," Hanoashi laughed.
"Seems kind of cruel though," Hana noted. "But I do feel like I've learned a lot," she added, stifling a yawn. "Let's get this cleaned up and call it a day, if that's alright. I'll help."
"Thanks, Vice commander," Hanoashi smiled.
As Miho paused to watch, he saw Hanoashi lean in close. "So, have you decided on what you want to do with my legs when we get home, Miho-tan," Hanoashi teased, before walking over to help Hana clean up.
Did she just refer to me as Tan? Miho gasped, beginning to freak out a bit as he realized that his wife had been serious about wanting some leg play. Sorry if it'll be awkward, Blaze, but I do have an idea or two...he smirked as his fear turned to something a bit more...primal and cunning.
