Waifus Of Christmas (A Relly Wholesome Special)

Chapter 5 - Enterprise

I do have an Azur Lane one-off story book that does need a new entry. But in the meantime, I got you with this one by request.

English or American the Christmas holiday is taken seriously. It is cold and ships do go with heavier clothing and tend to stay indoors more. And as one can imagine there are some that work even more throughout the holiday. There are shops, restaurants, and other key day-to-day tasks, and then there are some that want to be at the front at any moments notice already prepared.

It was December 23rd and around sunrise on the horizon. There was an Azur Lane party about to begin and everyone was invited. All ships and staff able to dance, eat well, and chat freely.

Commander (Chief) and Lieutenant Commander (LC) were about to check in with one another before eventually settling down to catch up over a pint of beer.

"Commander Sir." The LC was standing at attention.

"As you were." He smiled. "Second in command. How are you?"

"Always well Chief. Seeing who's coming and who's not. It's Christmas time and such. I love this time a year. Look at everyone's faces." LC smiled.

"Mostly. But we appreciate all." Commander smiled.

"Mostly. Hmmm." LC thought about it. The servers, the cooks, the maids. Then it hit him. "All the lovely ships making it?"

"The usual crowd." Commander nodded.

"I was afraid you'd say that. Sir there is a ship I am sure is absent. I think I want to bring her here by orders. With your permission of course."

"If its who I think it is, good luck. You have my authority." The Commander winked. "You won't be rash now. Don't make me regret my decision."

"None." He replied. "I'll be on my way Sir."

With that, LC let himself out of the main room and to the front doors. Putting his winter pants and suspenders with a thick coat and gloves before walking out into the snowy winter air. No assistance needed. Knowing the ships on the two fleets, he had a feeling there was one as per "usual" in Chief's words of how this worked.

The wind was dead. Thank goodness to anyone walking or any ways of travel. The sun was down and the sky remained a dark purple. Dark outside, but brighter than a normal night. LC went to the top of one of the research buildings that overlooked the harbor. To find one of the fleets ships dressed up in multiple white layers.

As I thought. "Enterprise." Called LC.

Enterprise turned around. "Lieutenant Commander Sir."

"As you were. And just what are you doing watching over the harbor at this time? You're needed elsewhere." He replied.

"I don't understand Sir." Pondered Enterprise.

"Unwritten rules of warfare is not to strike or attack on holidays such as this. Tis the season. Any more white and you are in a snow camouflage suit. Let's get you warm."

"I am Sir." She replied.

"And fed." He boomed.

"I have ration bars Sir. And drinking water."

"Properly warm, well nourished, and in good company. And in place of power from Commander's orders." He clarified.

Enterprise gasped. "Uh, Sir?"

"Orders are orders." He nodded.

"My orders are to attend this party?" Enterprise was confused. What kind of orders were these? There could be evil afoot. (Eeeeeeviiiiiiil! - Mermaid Man)