Anchors Aweigh

chapter 13

"Aaaaand the final touch!" Enterprise exclaimed.

She reached up with the Star in her hands and placed it on top of the tree.

After lowering down from her toes, she turned her head to the side. "Alright, hit it Shoukaku!" Enterprise called out to the white-haired girl off to the side.

"Hai." Shoukaku responded with a smile as she put the two plugs together that connected the Christmas tree to the outlet in their room.

Suddenly, the lights that adorned the Christmas tree all lit up in a bright explosion illuminating the room.

Enterprise let out a low whistle as she stepped back to take a look and admire the tree.

"That looks beautiful."

"I agree." Zuikaku said stepping up right next to Enterprise.

"Indeed." Shoukaku said finally joining the other 2.

It was that time of the year again. With the winter season rolling in and the holidays coming, there could only mean a couple of things. All over the naval base were decorations being hung up, trees being stood up, and girls getting into the spirit of Christmas.

"Ah! I'm so glad Christmas is finally around the corner!" Enterprise exclaimed happily as she jumped up.

"You're certainly an excited one for Christmas." Zuikaku stated.

"But it's not like we don't enjoy Christmas either." Shoukaku rebutted.

As it was, the two Crane sisters were indeed getting into the spirit of Christmas too. Instead of their usual outfits that they were, they were now wearing the typical Christmas themed red and white Santa-like clothes.

Enterprise had also opted to wear the same type of outfit as them when she saw it.

"Everyone seems to be getting in the Christmas spirits. You guys look so cute in those outfits." Enterprise said turning around to face the sisters and look at them.

"Aww, thanks Enterprise-san." Shoukaku beamed at the compliment.

Zuikaku only grunted in acknowledgement of the compliment.

"I even like how you have cute little bells on your ribbons for your twintails." Enterprise reached forward with one of her hands and pushed the bell on her left twintail. A soothing ringing sound following after. "Ring Christmas bells, merrily ring!"

"Hey! Don't touch them." Zuikaku said slapping Enterprise's hand away.

"Ehh. But they look fun to play with."

"That doesn't mean you can get into my personal space and touch my hair."

"But you've never had a problem with me doing that before."

"I always did!"

Shoukaku giggled. "To be fair Zuikaku-chan, what did you think would happen when you put those bells on? I kind of want to push them myself."

"Not you too Shoukaku-nee."

Enterprise and Shoukaku giggled while Zuikaku only let out a sigh.

"You know what, you're just lucky it's Christmas." Zuikaku sighed. "I'm more tolerant of your antics because I don't want to ruin the Christmas cheer."

"Well, it's an improvement. At least you aren't as grumpy the last 2 holidays."

~Thanksgiving~

Over at a table were all of the American girls gathered around together.