The Great Universal War, part 4
By Hammer87
Note: special thanks to Red_Line for going over some stuff. Comments and suggestions can either be emailed to me or posted on the thread for this in the forums here.
Chapter 7 – A Well Deserved Vacation
(In order to project its presence and keep an eye on the Persei, the DOOP High Command decided to place a number of its fleet at the new forward base Pearl Harbor Station, which was in located at the frontier of the DOOP. The High Command decided to name it Pearl Harbor, because it was near the planet New Hawaii in the Paradise Galaxy. However, the High Command failed to realize that history might repeat itself. In the middle part of the 20th Century, there was a global war known as World War II. To counter Japanese aggression in the Pacific during1940- and early 1941, United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt , moved the bulk of the Pacific Fleet to a base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Then on December 7th, 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a sneak attack on the base, decimating the fleet. Nearly all the big battleships were either sunk or damaged, since they were easy targets because they were moored to the dock. They missed their main target though, the four aircraft carriers that were not in port. From “History Repeating, Col. John White, DOOP Military Academy Press, 3024.)
(Balao II-class Commerce Raider- With a major war on the horizon, the DOOP Naval High Command decided it best that they come with a ship that would be undetectable to Persei sensors. The other purpose of this ship would be to conduct raids against enemy shipping, therefore decreasing the amount supplies of that would reach enemy troops. Thus, the Balao II Class of Commerce Raiders was born. Named in honor of the ancient Balao-class diesel boats of the US Navy during World War II, they were the perfectly suited for their role. They could carry a maximum of 30 torpedoes, featured eight torpedo tubes, two 12-inch laser cannons, mounted fore and aft of the main bridge. At maximum rated output the dark matter engines of the Balao II class could maintain 90% light speed at the expense of high fuel consumption. Most economical cruising was obtained at 76% LS. For brief durations under war emergency conditions, 98% LS was possible (see DOOP BUSHIPS publication number S3039-FL-SOL-218 Model X7 Dark Matter Engine Operations and Maintenance Manual, section 57, Time-Energy Derating Curves For Operation In Excess Of Rated Output).. The Balao II ’s also had a stealth feature, which enabled them to evade sensors. They measured 504 feet in length, and had a beam of 30’ feet. The crew consisted of five officers and thirty five enlisted. The first boat of this class was named the DSS Sea Tiger and was launched in August 3005. A Guide to ships of the DOOP, Cmdr. Charles Winchester, New-New York Press, 3017.)
Apt. 801l
NNY
January 1, 3006 11:15AM
Fry and Leela were both still in bed, exhausted after what went on last night. There were clothes scattered about the apartment, and the newly weds were still sleeping when Leela’s wrist thingy started beeping. She looked at it wearily and it said ‘Incoming Call from Prof. Farnsworth’ on the screen. Leela thought to herself He better not have a delivery for us today! She ended up answering it, but with audio only.
“What is it professor?”
“I need you and Fry here immediately, and don’t ask me for what because I already forgot!” the professor said in his usual tone.
Leela groaned at the prospect of having to go into work, but she slipped out of bed, gently removing Fry’s arm from her chest and got out of bed. After she got out, she then began to nudge Fry and said softly “Fry, the professor wants us, time to get up.”
He moaned in response, and turned over. “Well Fry, if you don’t get up, then I guess I’ll have to take a shower all alone.” Leela said seductively, while making her way across the room to the shower.
Slowly, Fry got out of bed, catching a look at Leela’s naked back side as she walked through the door, I’m the luckiest guy in the universe he thought as he joined his wife in the shower.
A half hour later, Fry and Leela are getting dressed, they are in their usual clothes, and after feeding Nibbler and a quick breakfast, Leela put on her lime-green jacket, and they headed out the door and onward to Planet Express, holding hands the entire way.
Planet Express, NNY
January 1, 3005 12:15 PM
Everyone was gathered around the conference table, although there were two empty seats, these of course being for Fry and Leela. Everyone was doing their usual thing, Bender drinking, Amy was doing her nails etc.
They were soon joined by Fry and Leela, who came though from the lounge and went to sit at the two empty seats. “So why did you have to wake us up professor?” Leela said, a tad angry
“Who are you I don’t recall seeing you before.” The Professor said was wken from his nap.
“Glah professor, its Fry and Leela, remember they got married yesterday?”
“Who got married again?” the professor said. Hermes then frustrated, “Fry and Leela ya old mon! And here ya go, two first-class tickets on the passenger liner King Stephen Colbert. And I also booked you the honeymoon suite at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on New Hawaii in the Paradise Galaxy.” He said and handed Fry an envelop which had the tickets and hotel info. Fry ad Leela were both shocked, since this very uncharacteristic of Hermes.
“Thanks Hermes, but why do this for us?” Leela said, eying Hermes, thinking there had to be catch
“With the reward we got for taking out Robot Santa, I figured we should show our gratitude to you. Its about time you finally married.” Hermes replied, “Now, I taken care of all the forms, and da ship leaves tomorrow afternoon from the South Street Space Port. So get movin mon, and your off for two weeks.”
“But who’s gona be the captain and make the deliveries?” Fry said
“Oh we’ll be fine, Amy can fly the ship and Bender and Zoidberg can make deliveries.” The Professor said.
“Hurray Zoidberg can help his friends maybe?” Zoidberg said with glee
“Slpeesh guys get going all ready!” Amy said
With that the couple got up and left, then Bender turned his head toward them, “Hey meat bags, you wanna get me some of that Hawaiian rum?”
“Sure Bender.” Fry said and they walked out the door, back to their apartment.
South Street Space Port
NNY
January 2, 3006 12:32 PM
The next day, the entire PE crew take Fry and Leela to the space port, so that they can begin their honeymoon. After they said their goodbyes to the crew, they went to find out where their ship was docked. It only took them a few minutes to find it. Before they got on, they stared in awe at the huge ship, which was much like the Titanic from “A Flight To Remember”. As they went up the gangplank, they were greeted by Stephen Colbert’s head in a jar. When they got inside the ship, they were met by a blond stewardess holding a clip board.
“Can I have your names please?” the blond asked
“Phil and Turanga Fry” Fry answered
The lady looked over her clip board, and checked off their name
“Mr. and Mrs. Fry, you are on the Platinum Deck, cabin 88. The elevators are in the main concourse, just down the hall.”
“Thanks” Leela said, then they walked down the corridor, which had navy blue carpet on the floor and the walls were painted with red and white stripes. Also on either side of the wall hung different versions of Stephen’s portrait (the one from the set of the Colbert Report). Fry and Leela hardly pay any attention to the portraits, since they are to much involved with each other. They soon reach the main concourse, in the center there is large water fountain, with a twenty foot high statue of Colbert in the center. The water is coming out of the mouths of eagles, which are on the edge. The area is also packed with people. Fry and Leela were awe-struck by the site.
“Wow I wonder he did that was so great? I mean back in my time, he was ‘correspondent’ for The Daily Show, so can you fill me in Leels?” Fry asked as they made there way through the crowd to the elevator and got on. On their way up, Leela explained to him “Well Fry, I don’t know much, but he was a U.S. president for awhile, then he did some philanthropy stuff and that’s all I know. Enough ancient history, why don’t we make some of our own?” Leela said as they got off the elevator and went to their room. When they opened the door, they were amazed that it was a very nice room, almost like the professor’s when they were on the Titanic.
“Wow I cant believe that Hermes did this, this not like him at all.” Leela said,
“Yea, hey come and check out the bedroom!” Fry called from the bedroom.
“I’m coming Fry!” She said, as she walked through the door, she saw Fry already on the bed, with his clothes already off. She dropped her bag and began doing the same, then jumping on top of Fry.
“Hey! Watch it!”
“ I’ll be gentle, now remember what I said earlier?”
They then go underneath the covers and you know what I mean. Over the course of trip to New Hawaii, they hardly left the cabin, or for that matter the bedroom. It only took them three days to get there. Once they arrived at the local space port, they were greeted by a human dressed in white uniform. One them came up to Fry and Leela and said “Welcome to the island of Oahu, we are from the Royal Hawaiian, and are here to take you to the hotel.”
“Thanks.” Fry and Leela said together. The steward grabbed their bags and they followed him to waiting HoverCaddy, that was a pearl white with the hotels logo on the doors. The steward put their bags in the trunk and Fry and Leela got in the back seat. During the trip to the hotel, the driver explained to them that when the original Hawaii was covered by rising water levels due to global warming, that the residents left Earth and found this planet in the Paradise Galaxy. And how the colonist terraformed the planet to look the original Hawaiian Islands. They approached the hotel, and they saw that it was a very impressive structure.
After they got their bags, Fry tipped the driver, and they went in side to check in. the women behind the desk found their reservations, and they were off to their room. They rode the elevator up to the top floor, and found that the honeymoon suit was at the end of the corridor. Leela swiped the card and the door opened and reviled a room that was almost like Zapp’s lovenasuim, but it lacked the Brannigan influence – aka the velour. The room also had its own small kitchenette.
“I cant believe it, but I almost feel like I’m back with Zapp in his ‘lovenasuim’” Leela said, shuddering at the thought. Fry set his bag down, and comforted his wife.
“Leela, its just you and me and we’re on our honeymoon so lets forget about Zapp and enjoy ourselves.”
“Ok, besides, you are much better than Zapp, or for that matter anyone else that I ended up sleeping with.” She had a smirk on her face after she finished
“Really? Well that’s a nice thought, glad know I’m good at something besides video games. Say how long are we here for anyway?”
“I think like a whole week, then its another three-day trip home. Now remember what I said earlier? Lets prove that theory again.” Leela said seductively, then slowly walked to the bed, shedding her clothes as she walked. Fry followed, doing the same thing.
Honeymoon Suite
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Oahu, New Hawaii
January 8, 3006 11:45 AM
It wasn’t until the third day that they finally got out of the room. They were both in bathing suits, Leela wearing a bikini and Fry in a typical men’s one. Leela also had on her sunglasses, which were now on top of her head. She also had a beach bag in one hand.
“Leela, did I ever tell you how beautiful you are? And that I love you?” Fry said as leaned in to kiss her.
“Yes you have, many times, and I never get sick of it. How about we go down to the beach and then we can go shopping.”
“Ok honey, can we get some lunch first?” Fry said, as they walked down the hall way towards the elevators.
“Actually, I am a little hungry myself, I thought I saw a restaurant in the lobby, let’s eat there.” Leela said. They then boarded the elevator and went down to the lobby.
They got off the elevator and went over to the restaurant which was named Paradise Isle. The restaurant itself was attached to the hotel, but had a patio deck for outdoor seating. The restaurant interior was somewhat similar to Joes Crab Shack. Anyway, Fry and Leela are greeted by the hostess, and were taken to the outdoor seating area.
Nothing interesting happened throughout the course of their lunch, Fry had ordered a cheeseburger, and Leela had a salad. After they finished and paid the bill, they walked down to towards the beach.
They found a spot on the sand, and after they had set up the lounge chairs, they each started to put sun block on.
“Fry, will you do my back?” Leela said handing the cream to Fry
“Sure if you do mine.” He replied.
The sky was clear and the sun was beating down on the beach. They laid back and relaxed in the chairs. They laid there for what seemed hours, not having a care on the world. Leela looked at her wrist thingy, and saw that the time read 5:15 PM. She got up then playfully pushed Fry off his chair, waking him up.
Fry got up and brushed the sand off or, at least the best he could. “What was that for?” he said
“Well its quarter after five, so we should get showered and have dinner.” She said she packed up their stuff.
“How about we have a nice night in, I have been itching to use that Jacuzzi in our room.” He said. They then began they’re walk back to the hotel and went back to the room.
They ended up not getting out the door again that night, and it was yet another night of passion.
Chapter 8 – The Decision
Planet Express, NNY
January 16, 3005 9:30 AM
Fry and Leela had just back from their honeymoon and were already back at work the day after they got back. Everyone was at the conference table, save for the Professor. Hermes was the head and giving his usual morning speech. The only one that was paying any bit attention was Zoidberg.
“And dat concludes the meetin. Fry and Leela, I need to see you in my office.” Hermes said.
Everyone got up and went about their usual business, while Fry and Leela followed the Jamaican accountant into his office. He sat behind his desk while Fry and Leela sat in the chairs
“Ok Hermes, what is it?” Leela said
“Well, a few days ago, I had very interestin chat with da DOOP Chief of Staff, and he wanted me to give this to you.” He said and handed Fry an envelope. Curiously, Fry opened it and began to read
To Mr. Phillip J. Fry
Mr. Fry,
After conferring with several of my advisors, and much to their dislike, I have chosen you to be sent first to the Naval Command and Officer Training School on Mars, then if meet the requirements and graduate, you will receive a commission as a Ensign. I have also made it very clear that I want you to be the captain of the first Balao II class raider – the DSS Sea Tiger. I am waiting to here from you.
Sincerely,
Gen. Douglas A. MacArthur, Chief of Staff, DOOP.
As Fry finished the reading the letter, he was still surprised.
“What does it say mon?”
“What is it Fry?”
He handed the letter to Leela, who read it with both shock and amazement. After she was finished she handed it to Hermes.
“Fry are you sure you want to do this?” Leela asked concerned
“Ever since the American Revolution, the was a Fry that served, and so I guess now its my time.” He said
Both Leela and Hermes were shocked at this Fry, since the one they knew as an uneducated idiot could not manage to say something like that.
“Sweet cow of Moscow! Are you ok mon?” Hermes exclaimed
“Yea I’m fine. It’s just that I realized that I need take on some responsibility. And uphold a family tradition.”
“Fry, are you sure about this? I mean I don’t think I’ll be able take being away from you.” Leela said, as a tear formed in her eye.
“You don’t have to worry Leela, I’m just going to be on Mars for a few months, and I’ll be sure to both email and call you when I can. Besides, even though my dad may have died a thousand years ago, I still can’t help but to try and make him proud of me.”
“Fry mon, If that’s what you want, then I need a letter of resignation and you need fill out form 2143-9840, ‘Notification of Resignation.’” Hermes said, he then handed Fry a sheet of paper from his desk.
“Thanks Hermes, and my job will still be here when I get back right?” Fry asked,
“Sure mon, in that case you need fill out form 124A-B642C, ‘Job Hold Request’”. The bureaucrat replied.
“Well I better go and give the general a call.” Fry said as he got up and left the room, Leela was directly behind him. They went back to the conference room to make the call.
Fry then walked over to the Professor’s console and used the vidphone feature. Fry looked at the letter again, and found a number on the back of it. he then punched the number on the keyboard. The TV screen in front came to life. On the screen was young-looking petty officer, he said “General MacArtuhur’s office, please state your name and reason for calling.”
“Phillip J. Fry, letter sent on Jan. 10” Fry answered.
“One moment please.” The petty officer replied. The screen went blank for a minute, then the head of General Douglas MacArthur appeared on the screen.
“Ah, hello Mr. Fry” the general said
“Hello sir, and I is it all right if I have my wife here?” Fry said.
“I don’t see why not, I assume she has seen that email?”
“Yea I have seen it, but why Fry?” Leela said
“Ma’am, Your husband shows the kind of determination that I haven’t since my time on Bataan.” He replied
Leela then quietly sighed, figuring she probably couldn’t win an argument with the chief of staff.
“Mr. Fry, are you going to accept my offer?”
“Yes sir, I am.”
“Good, then you are to be at the Naval Command and Officer Training School on Mars by the first of next month at 0700. I will send the details.”
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