New Ship, New Era

Naval Warfare (part 1)

Kure Naval District

Nimitz was in his room, sad about the loss of most of his aircraft. The other ships staying in his dorm were worried about him, again. He was giving off a bad vibe whenever he came into the living room to get something to eat. One day the two ships that were staying in his quarters tried to talk to him.

"Nimitz? You ok?" Arleigh Burke asked. Nimitz just groaned.

"товарищ just tell us, were here for you." Nakhimov said. Nimitz sat up and glared at them. "Umm, what's with the evil look?"

"73%..." Nimitz said in a deep voice. The two ships looked at him. "73% of my aircraft were destroyed. On top of that, I won't be battle ready until my new holder and aircraft arrives from Kitsap." He explained before getting up and heading out the building. He walked around the district thinking to himself. Jesus...I lost almost all my planes, got injured and now I can't just send my aircraft out. Also, everyone was acting so weird when I gave my report...

5 days ago...

"Secretary ship Nagato!" Nimitz said, saluting the battleship. "I wish to share my report from my patrol." Nagato nodded. "At around 1400 hours two days ago, battlecruiser Nakhimov and I encountered a new phenomenon during our naval battle. One which caused our radars to go haywire and turn our weapons against us." Nagato just stared at him.

"This actually happened?" She asked.

"yes ma'am, it turned 12 of my aircraft and 5 of Nakhimov's anti-ship missiles against us. Thus, the injuries, and loss of aircraft." He explained. Nagato was silent. "Nagato, that is my report. For now, I recommend that we keep all the carriers off the water, unless you want to risk their own planes firing upon our ships." Nimitz said.

"War is not won without taking risks. And this next operation is going to require your force to participate. We have contacted your shipyard. One of your aunts is delivering your aircraft. She should be here in a week." Nagato said. She turned around and looked him in the eye. "You will participate in the operation, with or without the aircraft." Nimitz saluted and began to walk away.

"Nimitz!" The supercarrier stopped and turned around.

"Yes ma'am"

"I'm...I'm glad you're ok." She said. "Dismissed." Nimitz smiled at her.

"Thank you." He walked out the room, and ran right into Fubuki and Yuudachi, causing them both to fall.

"Sorry!" Nimitz said, helping them both up. They both laughed a bit. "What's so funny?"

"Just follow us. We need to tell you something." Fubuki said.

Present day...

"Nimitz!" It was Akagi standing in front of the carrier, who was sitting on a bench. She had her hands on her hips and it looked like something was up.

"Yes Akagi, what's up?" He asked, still sort of sad.

"There's a ship here for you, by the name of 'America.' She said that she has a delivery for you." Akagi explained.

"Where is she?" He asked. Then another carrier came behind her. Nimitz instantly recognized her and jumped up to embrace her.

"Auntie America! I missed you!" Nimitz said, hugging the supercarrier.

"Hello Nimitz, I have something for you." She said. She took off the aircraft holder she had slug on her shoulder and put on Nimitz. He looked up and smiled at the carrier.

"So, how's my aunts and uncle?" Nimitz asked, still clinging to the carrier.

"Kitty and Connie are alright and your uncle John is good." She said, prying the super carrier off her. "So, who's your friend here?" She asked turning to Akagi.