The Great Universal War, part 7
By Hammer87
Here’s the next
three chapters. Please email me your opinions! Oh and thanks goes to
all who have helped on the fourm – Red_Line, CosmicF, Ramon 51,
and Flounder all deserve thanks.
Chapter 14 – A Date That Will Live In Infamy
(On
September 11, 3006, the Omiriconian Pact launched an all-out attack
on the DOOP. This attack took out the forward base Pearl Harbor
Station, as well as several other smaller bases. The attack on the
base was devastating. Most of the space ships docked at the station
were lost or heavily damaged. There were many casualties that day,
including the base commander, Vice Admiral Frank Winchester. From the
Omricanian point of view, the attack was a major success. The DOOP
was in utter chaos. For the next year or so the Omriconian Pact
seemed unstoppable. Their forces conquered planet after planet, then
galaxy after galaxy. The advance was eventually stopped at the edge
of the Milky Way Galaxy, only because the Pact forces outstretched
their supply lines, and could not get needed supplies to the front.
From
The Beginning Of A Universal War, Prof. Milton Waddams, Mars
University Pres, 3034)
(Due
to MacArthur’s clamp down on incompetent and corrupt officers,
this left the DOOP officer corps drastically understaffed and
overworked. The positions that were vacated were either filled by
subordinates, or by the new crop of officers from the Officer
Candidate School. These officers filled the vacant slots as needed,
and some received quick promotions, and a few others got commands of
their own. This decision proved to be a great benefit because these
units had excellent performance records. From
The Great Purge, Col (ret) Andrew Carter, New-New York Press, 3043)
Apt.
801I, NNY
August 31, 3006 1004 hrs
Leela
looked through the bedroom door and saw that Fry was still sleeping.
She had Turanga in her arms and was feeding her with a bottle.
Typical
Fry, well better wake him. She thought as she walked into the
bedroom.
She
took the bottle away from Turanga and sat down on the edge of the
bed, not to far away from Fry’s face. She then began pat her
back to make her burp. After a few pats, she did. Leela then noticed
the baby had had a accident and needed a diaper change. Fry
then woke up to see that his wife and daughter were right next
to him, he then plugged his nose.
“What’s
that awful smell, your not letting Bender cook breakfast are you?”
he said as he sat up.
“No,
and someone needs a diapy change!” Leela said as she picked up
Truanga and carried her over to diaper-change station. She laid her
down on a plastic shelf and began change her diaper.
Turanga giggled as her
mom changed her diaper.
“Fry, can you
take this to he trash please?” She said, holding out the dirty
diaper.
“Well, ok. At
least its not Nibbler’s dark matter.” He said as climbed
out of bed.
“After I take
care of this, I was going to take a shower.” he continued as
went into the kitchen where the trash was.
They went about their
usual morning routine, although Turnaga did not want her breakfest
and spat it out at Fry’s face.
“Ah, what was
that for?” Fry said to his daughter, who giggled. Leela laughed
also at her husbands misfortune and got up and wiped the green goo
from his face.
Planet Express,
NNY
August 30, 3006 1123 Hrs
Fry and Leela were
sitting on the couch in the lounge watching TV. Even though they had
the day off, they still came into work, because they wanted to be
around friends. Leela was in her usual outfit and had Turanga in
arms, feeding her with a bottle. Fry sat next her admiring his little
girl as she drank her milk. Since he was on leave, he had on his
regular clothes, a red jacket, white t-shirt, jeans and sneakers.
Bender came into the
lounge and sat down on the couch next to Fry.
“Hey meat bag,
how’s the kid doin?” The robot said, while taking a beer
from his chest cavity.
“Just fine buddy,
except her breakfast ended up on my face.” Fry said as turned
to face his best friend.
“I don’t
blame her! Heheh!” he said letting out a belch of fire.
Leela looked at Bender
and gave him one those stares that would freeze one in place.
“Bender, that was uncalled for.” She said
“Hey Leela, hey
Fry. Aw, I see you brought your baby.” Amy said as she came in
from the hangar. Her trademark pink track suit was covered with
grease and oil stains, she had been working on the ship.
“Yea we decided
to come here incase something came up. Wow, where have you been?”
Leela said to the young Asian intern.
“Splugh Leela,
I’ve been working on the ship. I had to install the new
artificial gravity stabilizers the professor got.” Amy said,
wiping her hands with a towel.
Leela looked down and
saw that Turnaga was now finished with her bottle, and pulled it away
from her and handed it to Fry.
“Fry can you put
this in the baby bag? And get her pacifier to.” Leela said
“Sure honey.”
Fry said as he got up and took the bottle to the baby bag, which was
a small cloth duffle bag.
“So Hermes
finally got new ones? That’s a shock.” Leela said as
began to pat Turnaga on the back to make her burp.
“Yea he did, only
after I offered to pay for half the costs. Anyway at least now the
ship will be able to handle some your more crazy maneuvers.”
Amy said
“That’s
nice to know, speaking of Hermes, where is he?” Leela asked,
Turanga then let out a light burp of her own. She smiled down at her
baby, who smiled back.
“You call that a
belch? I’ll show you a belch!” Bender said, and chugged
the rest of his beer and belched fire.
Turanga giggled at
Bender, and Leela picked her up held her.
“Bender be carful
when you do that, she’s a baby you know!” Fry said
getting defensive. He gave Leela the pacifier then went back to his
seat on the couch. Amy had since left the room to go and change her
clothes.
They were then
interrupted by the Professor who came into the lounge and said his
three favorite words,
“Good news
everyone!”
“Everyone come to
the lab! I have a new invention to show you!” the Professor
said as he shuffled back to his lab. All those present, Fry, Leela,
Bender, and Amy groaned and reluctantly followed the old man.
“Fry, can you
take Turanga for me?” Leela asked
“Sure honey.”
Fry replied and took the baby from Leela’s arms.
About ten minutes
later, they were all in the up stairs lab, where the smell-o-scope
was, and the professor had on the table a cloth covered object, which
was similar to size and shape to small dog kennel.
“What is it
already professor?” Leela said, a little impatient.
“Yea, tell us
already!” Amy said
“C’mon
professor, this is getting old.” Fry said, while bouncing
Turanga on his knee.
“Oh, well I do
have a surprise for you, its just under that white cloth over there.”
The Professor said as walked to the table and began to pull the sheet
off.
When the sheet was off,
Fry nearly dropped Turanga on the floor. He couldn’t believe
what his mad-scientist nephew did now. He got up from the chair he
was sitting on, handed the baby to Leela, and slowly walked over to
the crate. He looked inside and couldn’t believe it, it was his
old dog Seymour!
Everyone stared at Fry
as moved to open the door to the kennel. Much to his surprise,
Seymour came out of the kennel and once he saw Fry, he immediately
started to lick his face non-stop.
“Ah, can you stop
licking me please Seymour?” Fry said as he pulled his dog away
from his face.
Everyone who was
present was genuinely surprised to see Fry’s reaction. After
he sat Seymour down on the floor, the dog sat at Fry’s side and
stayed their like a well-behaved pet should.
“Professor, how
did you do it? And why?” Fry asked the old man.
“Well I installed
this new feature on the clone-o-mat that allowed to scan a subjects
memories, and apparently Seymour’s data was still loaded and it
showed that he still remembered you Fry.” The Professor
explained.
“And I thought it
would be a nice gift Fry. So after the professor showed this new
development to me, I thought it would be nice to see you have your
pet back.” Leela said. Despite all the talking going on,
Turanga was fast asleep in her arms.
“And besides I
thought Nibbler might like some company on some the longer
deliveries.” Leela said.
Fry went over to give
his wife hug when she stopped him and reminded him that Turanga was
in her arms. After realizing that, Fry moved to her side and gave her
a kiss.
“Thank you so
very much honey, besides I think it would be good for her to. “
Fry said looking down at his daughter.
Planet Express,
NNY
September 11, 3006 1023 hrs.
Fry,
Leela and Bender were sitting on the couch watching the another ‘All
My Circuits’ marathon. Earlier, Fry and Leela paid a visit to
her parents place in the sewers and had dropped Turanga off for visit
with her grandparents. They had decided to leave both Nibbler and
Seymour at the apartment, since they seemed to getting along pretty
well. Everyone was in their usual outfits and Bender had just
finished another beer and was in the process of pulling out another
one, when the broadcast was replaced with that of the 2
News anchors Linda and Morbo.
“What the? What
happened to Calculon?” Bender complained
“Shut up Bender,
this could be important!” Leela said
“Well it better
be, if they were going to interrupt ‘All My Circuits’!”
Bender shot back.
From the TV
Linda:
We interrupt this ‘All My Circuits’ marathon for a
breaking news update.
Morbo?
Morbo: This morning the
DOOP outpost called Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Omicronian
Empire. Morbo has no opinion!
Linda: haha, Anyway
most of the ships that were docked at the station were destroyed or
severally damaged. Luckily the DOOP’s spacecraft carries were
out on patrol as well as the Nimbus when the station was attacked. We
will now take you live to the White House where Earth President Nixon
is making a speech.
[Scene changes to
Nixon’s head-in-a-jar on a podium. Behind is the White House
and the headless body of Spiro Agnew. ]
Nixon : My fellow
Earthicans, today the forces of the Omicronian Empire launched an
sneak attack at he Pearl Harbor Station. Many lives were lost, and
they will be avenged! HAARROOO! We are now at war with now people!
All DOOP personnel are to report to their nearest base and await
assignment.
Fry, Leela, and Bender
were all staring wide mouthed at the TV, not believing what they just
heard. Everyone looked at each other then, looked back at the TV as
Nixon continued his speech
“Sweet banana of
Havana! Dat did you see da news people?” Hermes said as he
rushed in to the lounge followed closely by Amy.
“Of course meat
bag, they interrupted an ‘All My Cirucits’ marathon for
it, it was waste if you axe me.” Bender said with no emotion as
he took anther swig of beer.
“Leela, did they
say anything about the Nimbus? I hope Kiffys ok.” Amy said,
with a very worried tone.
“They said the
Nimbus wasn’t docked at the time the station was attacked.”
Leela said.
“Ok, thank you
Leela, I hope Kif is all right.” Amy said. Leela then went over
to give Amy a comforting hug.
“Oh and Fry mon,
I got dis memo from da DOOP via da Central Bureaucracy dat says you
have to report immediately to da Newport Space Station in Earth
orbit. “ Hermes said while reading a piece of paper.
“Did it say when,
and by what means?” Fry asked the Jamaican bureaucrat.
“Uhh, ah yes, you
have to be dere within da next 24 hours. And it didn’t say
anything about how da get dere.” Hermes answered for the old
man.
“What’s
going on in here, can’t I invent in peace and quiet!” the
Professor said angerliy when he entered.
“The Omicronians
have attacked professor, the DOOP’s at war!” Leela said
to the old man.
“Oh my, well it
just so happens that I just finished another doomsday device!”
The professor said gleefully.
Everyone present rolled
their eyes and Hermes said “ Professor mon, why do ya need
another doomsday device?”
“Oh you can never
have enough doomsday devices Hermes. Come let me show you this latest
one.” The professor said.
“We would love to
professor, but Fry and I have to go home and great ready. Because
Fry has to get to Earth orbit as soon as possible.” Leela said
“Oh well then.
Hermes dock their pay since their leaving early.” The professor
said
“With pleasure
mon.” Hermes said happily
Leela
sighed and grabbed Fry by the arm and they went home.
Chapter 15 –
Orders
(Since
the raiders were closely related to the submarines of the Stupid
Ages, it was suggested that their insignia honor their predecessors.
After several meetings, the DOOP brass chose the dolphin insignia.
The final version of the United States Navy’s Submarine Warfare
insignia was introduced in 1927. The design had two opposite facing
Mahi-Mahi fish on either side of a submarines conning tower. The pin
was made of stainless steel and was plated with gold for
officers, sliver for enlisted. As per DOOP Uniform Regulations, the
insignia worn on the left breast over the breast pocket and above the
ribbons, unless a higher qualification is achieved, it is then worn
below the ribbons. From
Badges and Qualifications of the DOOP Navy, George Marshall, New-New
York Press, 3042)
(Because
of the heavy traffic near Earth, the DOOP space station Newport was
commissioned. It was nearing completed shortly before the war broke
out. The station was circular in shape and was quite large. For
example, the diameter of the station was about five miles. Many of
the units of the DOOP fleet were based here, including the new raider
units. The station had a crew of over fifty thousand, both officer
and enlisted. There was a hundred decks, and it very easy to get
lost. Their was also many docking bays, each one for a different
unit. Also available were repair facilities for damaged ships. This
base was the home of the DOOP Navy Forces in space. From
DOOP Space Stations, Prof. David Padgett, Mars University Press,
3024)
Apt.
801I
NNY
September 12, 3006 0805
Fry
was already up and had made breakfast and had already took care of
Seymour and Nibbler. Leela yawned and stretched and got of bed. She
was about to go check on Turanga, when she remembered that her
parents offered to take care of her for a few days. When she walked
into the kitchen, she saw that Fry was already eating a bowl of
Admiral Crunch. He was dressed in his service uniform. It looked like
the service khaki of the U.S. Navy, except that it featured shoulder
rings.
Fry
looked up from his breakfast and saw his wife standing in the kitchen
doorway. She had on a purple bath robe and walked over to give Fry a
kiss on the cheek.
“Wow
Fry, this doesn’t happen very often- you getting up before me?”
Leela said as she walked over and got a bowl for herself. She then
sat across from Fry and poured a bowl of the cereal for herself.
“Well,
I try Leels. And besides, remember I have to go somewhere today?”
He said
“Yes
I do, and I‘ve asked Hermes for use of the ship.” Leela
said
“Wow,
how did you manage that?”
“Lets
say he wont be doing much stamping for awhile.” Leela said
“Oh,
ok. So when do you want to leave?”
“As
soon as possible, I don’t want you to get off on the wrong
foot. And you do look handsome in your uniform Fry.” Leela
said, ending with a seductive smile.
“Aw,
thanks dear.” Fry smiled and went back to eating.
After
she was finished, Leela went to the bathroom and began to shower and
change. After about a half hour, they were finnaly ready to leave.
Fry
bent down and picked up Seymour. He scratched his head as Seymour
licked his face waged his tail excitedly.
“Oh
Seymour, I’m going to miss you, you be good for Leela while I’m
gone.” Fry said he put Seymour down and picked up a green
duffel bag. He looked at Leela who was standing by him.
“You
ready?” Fry asked
“Whenever
you are.” Leela said.
They
then left the apartment and headed toward Planet Express.
Planet Express,
NNY
September 12, 3006 0955 Hrs
After visiting with her
parents and Turanga, Fry and Leela went on to Planet Express. They
arrived shortly before ten, and had walked into the meeting room to
see Bender, Zoidberg, Amy, Hermes, and the Professor all gathered
around the conference table, apparently waiting for them. Everyone
had on their normal clothes, except that Hermes had a bandage over
his right hand.
“Good news
everyone!” the professor said gleefully
There were collective
moans from everyone.
“It just so
happens you have to deliver this package to that Newport Space
Station.” The professor continued without pausing.
“What is it
professor?” Leela asked, they were both still standing.
“Because of our
large supply of dark matter, thanks to Nibbler, the DOOP made an
offer to us and we sold it to them. And they’re paying the
standard rate too.” Farnsworth said.
“Well that’s
convenient, that way we can drop Fry off to.” Leela said
“Well den dat
concludeds dis meetin. Now go and deliver dat crate.” Hermes
said and walked to his office.
“You heard him,
now off you go!” said Farnsworth, making a shooing motion with
his hands.
Amy, Fry, Leela , and
Bender got up from the table and went down to load the ship.
“I’m going
to put my bag in the cabin ok Leela?” Fry said
“Sure honey, will
you lower the cargo ramp?” Leela answered
“Yea sure.”
The foursome went about
the process of moving the dark matter crates into the ship, a process
that took only an hour. After that was done, everyone boarded the
ship and they blasted off.
Planet Express Ship,
Earth Orbit
September 12, 3006 1230 hrs
After they had blasted
off, Amy suggested that her and Fry spend some quality time together.
They did so and everyone was now on the bridge, Amy was flying the
ship, Bender was at his usual spot. Fry and Leela were sitting next
each other on the couch, looking out the front viewscreen. As they
closed in the space station, Fry nearly fainted.
“What’s
wrong Fry?” Leela asked concerned
“Nothing, its
just that this looks almost exactly like the Death Star from Star
Wars!” Fry said
“What the hell
are you talking about?” Leela said
“Oh
well you see back in the 20th
Century, there was this great sci-fi saga called Star
Wars,
and well there was this giant space station that was called the Death
Star and was capable of destroying entire planets. And this looks
exactly like it!” Fry explained
As they got closer,
they could see it did look similar to what Fry described as the
‘Death Star’. The station was about the size of a small
moon and had an opening that went around the center of the sphere.
“I’ll take
over now Amy.” Leela said
“Ok” came
her reply
As if on cue, the
vidphone screen came to life. The screen was blank, apparently they
only had audio right now.
“Planet Express
Ship, please state name and business.” The voice said
“This is Captain
Leela Fry of Planet Express Delivery Co., requesting permission to
offload a shipment of dark matter.” Leela answered.
“Thank you
captain, procede to docking bay 18 A to offload your cargo.”
“10-4.”
Leela said. She was about to hang up when a new voice came over the
speaker.
“Captain? Do you
have a Lt (jg.) Philip J. Fry aboard your craft?”
“Yes, he’s
here. Is there a problem?” Leela answered
“No ma’am
no problem, just checking to see if he got the message.”
“Ok, thanks.”
Leela said and ended the transmission
Newport Space
Station
Docking Bay 18 A
September 12, 3006 1500 hrs
Leela piloted the PE
ship into the huge docking bay. Once the ship landed, Leela and Fry
went down the front ramp, while Amy and Bender went to get the cargo
ready. When they reached the bottom, they were greeted by a
lieutenant commander. He was average looking, no distinguishing
features, and he wore the same uniform Fry had.
“Lieutenant Fry?”
he asked as meant Fry at the foot of the stairs.
“Yes sir, that’s
me.” Fry said, as he saluted the other officer
“I’m
Lieutenant Commander Michaels, and I have the pleasure of informing
you that you will be my XO on the DSS Stingray.
“ Michaels said after returned Fry’s salute.
He turned to face
Leela, and said “May I correctly assume that you are the
captain of this ship?”
“Yea that’s
me. Leela Fry.” Leela said shaking his hand. Michaels had a
confused look on his face after that statement.
“I presume you
two are married?” He asked
“Yup, about nine
months now, sir.” Fry said, while pulling Leela close to his
side.
“Can I have a
word with you commander?” Leela said after Fry released her.
“Yes sure,
lieutenant, gather your things and meet me by that jeep.”
Michaels said, gesturing to a nearby jeep.
“Aye Aye sir.”
Fry said. He gave a salute then retreated back into the ship to get
his stuff.
“Now what was it
that you wanted to tell me?” Michaels said as he faced Leela.
“Well, I’m
just going to warn you that one of Fry’s qualities is that
he’ll put his life before someone else’s, and I know this
because he has done it time and time again for me.” Leela said
a little nervous
“And one more
thing, he may or may not tell you this, but he is from the Stupid
Ages, but he’s adjusted pretty well.”
“Thank you ma’am.
I like to think of myself as a sort of father-figure to my men. Not
like the windbag Zapp Brannigan. Its about time he got the boot.”
Michaels said
“Commander, When
I heard the news about Zapp getting canned, I was ecstatic. I could
finally have some peace.” Leela said with a simile
“Ah, so you have
had the unfortunate business of running across him?” Michaels
said.
“Yea, and frankly
I don’t want to talk about it.” Leela said. Just then
Bender came down with a beer in hand and shouted “Hey big
boots, you ready to leave yet? All My Circuits is about to start!”
“Yea just a
minute Bender!” Leela said
“Well, it was a
nice talk commander”
“My pleasure
ma’am. Now I must go find your husband before he gets lost.”
Michaels said as wlaked over to the jeep.
Right on cue, Fry came
down the steps with his bag and cover on. He met Leela at the foot
and pulled her tight.
“I love you
Leela.”
“I love you to
Fry”
They then kissed each
other passionately, then Fry walked off to the jeep. As he sat down,
he watched the Planet Express Ship take off and head back to Earth.
Newport Space
Station
September 12, 3006 1045 hrs.
After the PE ship had
departed, Fry took a seat in Lt. Cmdr. Michaels hover jeep and they
left the docking bay. While they were driving, Michaels started the
conversation.
“So lieutenant,
from what I understand you were frozen?” Michaels said as he
drove on.
Fry looked at him
confused, wondering how he knew that.
“Um, yeah. It was
an accident really. I don’t regret it though. Cuz if it never
happened, I wouldn’t of meet Leela or any of my other friends
for that matter.” Fry said
“An accident? I
find that hard to believe.”
“Yup. On New
Years Eve 1999, I had deliver a pizza to that cryogenics place, and
after realizing that it was another prank call, I sat down at a desk
and ate the pizza anyway. I leaned back in the chair, lost my balance
and fell into an open cryo tube. And I woke up a thousand years
later.” Fry said.
“Interesting.
Well tell me more later, we’re here.” Michaels said.
The jeep approached
another large hangar what Fry saw was amazing. Sitting in docking
slips, was five identical ships. The hull was shaped like that of a
boat at the front end, tapering down to enclose the two cylindrical
engines at the rear. On the bow the four open torpedo tube
doors stood out in relief against the otherwise smooth hull. About
midway on the deck was the conning tower, which had a ladder leading
up to a platform encased in a glass dome. On either side of the
conning tower were two more glass domes, each one holding a laser
cannon.
As Michaels drove up to
the middle one, Fry saw on that on the bow was an emblem. The emblem
was of a tough-looking stingray, smoking a cigar and wearing a
sailor’s hat on an orange background. Around the circle in
white lettering was BR-007, STINGRAY.
Michaels parked the
jeep in front of a small building and got out. Fry followed, and
they walked in to the building. Inside behind a desk was captain.
Fry almost went into shock as he saw the man.
Fry
thought to himself Wow,
this guy looks like Dad!
He did in fact look
like Yancy Fry Sr., except that he was not as built like him, and
instead of brown hair, his was black, with a few gray strands.
Fry looked down and saw
that the nameplate on the desk read ‘Cpt. Bauer’. Also on
the desk, Fry saw a photo of what he guessed was the captains family.
The photo had in it the captain, his wife, and what Fry guessed to be
his kids and grandkids. Bauer looked up from his paperwork and saw
the two men standing opposite him. He motioned them into two nearby
wooden chairs, and then they sat down.
“Is this the new
man Michaels?” Bauer asked looking at the men.
“Yes sir, he just
got in today, and so did that shipment of dark matter.”
Michaels replied.
“Whats your name
son?” he asked Fry in a grandfatherly tone.
“Lieutenant
Junior Grade Philip J. Fry.” Fry said
“Ah, yes
Lieutenant Fry. I was looking at your file earlier. I must say, you
don’t look bad for being 1,030 years old.” Bauer said
with a chuckle. Fry laughed a little awkwardly, not quite what to do.
“Now Mr. Fry, you
are to be assigned as the Executive Officer of the DSS Stingray.
Seeing as how your only a j.g., you are herby promoted to
Lieutenant.” Bauer said. “Please come around here so I
can pin these on you.”
Fry walked around to
the other side of the desk and stood as Bauer put on the sliver
double bars of a Lieutenant on the epaulets of Fry’s uniform.
The old ones were then tossed in the trash bin.
As
he was pinning on the bars, Fry thought Leela
would be so proud of me! I can’t wait tell her!
“There,
congratulations Lieutenant Fry.” Bauer said, giving Fry a
salute, which he returned. Fry then went back to his chair and sat
down.
“Michaels, you’re
dismissed, I want to axe Mr. Fry a few more questions.” Bauer
said
“Aye Aye sir.
Lieutenant, I’ll see you on the ship.” Michaels said. He
saluted then left the room.
“I also read in
your file that you got married not to long ago. I’m always
curios as to how people end up together.” Bauer said.
“Um, about ten
months sir, our anniversary’s on New Years Eve. That’s
the day I first saw her.” Fry said a hint of happiness in his
voice.
“Really? Who is
she by the way?”
“Leela. Here’s
a picture. “ Fry said and reached into his back pocket and
retrieved a photo of him, Leela , and their child.
After over coming the
initial shock of seeing Leela’s single eye, Bauer said
“Beautiful family, your daughter looks just like you.”
“Thank you sir.
Is there anything else?” Fry said, retrieving the photo and
placing it in his back pocket
“One more thing,
tell me about Planet Express. What’s it like there?”
“Well all I can
say is that there’s never a boring moment that’s for
sure. When you have a mad professor as a boss, a tight-ass Jamaican
bureaucrat, and a Decapodian doctor who believes he’s an
expert on humans and will do anything for a hot meal, a kleptomaniac
robot, and a accident-prone Asian intern, Planet Express is never
that boring.”
“That is quite an
interesting mix of people. What did you do there?”
“Me? I was the
delivery boy. I took the packages to the customers, then on more than
one occasion had to run for my life.”
“I didn’t
realize that delivering packages was such a dangerous occupation.”
“Well, if it
wasn’t for Leela, I would never have made it a few times.”
Fry said, with a small hint of sadness.
“Lieutenant,
you’re dismissed. “ Bauer said
Fry got up wiped a tear
from his eye, gave a salute then left and headed for the Stingray.
Chapter 16 –
The First Patrol
(With most of the DOOP
fleet either destroyed or heavily damaged by the Pearl Harbor Station
attack, the DOOP had few offensive weapons available. Besides the
Spacecraft Carriers, Nimbus, and support craft, the DOOP had very
little to repel the Omicronian advance. By the end of 3006, most DOOP
forces had been forced back to the safety of the Milky Way. A
defensive line was set up just beyond Pluto, in order to keep the
Omicronian Pact at bay. The Nimbus and the carriers patrolled the
line and to provide warning incase of an attack. The pact was at a
disadvantage however, because they had managed to overstretch their
supply lines. DOOP commanders then realized that they could use this
to their advantage. The decision was to use the Commerce Raiders to
cut off the flow of supplies to the front. The first of these patrols
was launched in late September. From End of the Beginning, Prof.
Frank Burns, Mars University Press, 3015)
DSS Stingray, Docking
Bay 34 A
Newport Space Station
September 12, 3006 2030 hrs
Fry was now in his
cabin on the ship, it was about the same size as his and Bender’s
cabin on the PE ship. Against the exterior-facing bulkhead was a
built in double bed. The was a small chest of drawers against one
wall, while against another there was a desk with a computer console.
Fry had already unpacked his belongings and stowed them in the
drawers. He had sat two photos on the desk, which also doubled as a
nightstand. One was Fry and Leela’s wedding photo, which also
had the PE crew in it, and the other was of the couple holding their
daughter.
Fry was now sitting at
the desk and was typing a letter to Leela.
Dear Leela,
I got promoted to
Lieutenant! Instead of the gold bar I wore, I now have two silver
ones that look like railroad tracks. And I am also now the XO, or the
second in command, of the DSS Stingray. She’s what’s
called a raider, we hunt and destroy enemy merchants. I can t go into
details because its all classified. But what I think of it as, is
that we’re getting rid of PE’s competition. Tell that to
Hermes and the Professor. Hehehe. How’s our baby doing? I miss
you both, I think about you whenever I’m not busy with
something.
I love you Leela.
Lt. Philip J. Fry
P.S. don’t let
Hermes or the professor get any contracts dealing with the
Omicronians, because you know they will if the money’s right.
Fry finished typing and
sent the e-mail to his loved one. There was knock on his door, and it
whooshed opened. Behind it stood Lt. Cmdr. Michaels.
“Mr. Fry? Can I
see you for moment?” Michaels said. It was more of an order
than a question.
“Yes sir.”
“Just wanted to
inform you that we’ll be departing soon.”
“Thank you sir.”
Michales departed and
Fry got up and stretched, his arms nearly touching the ceiling. He
then left his room and headed for the con. As he walked along the
narrow passage way, men were brushing past him moving equipment from
one place to another. A few times Fry had to press up against the
wall to let the others through. When Fry reached the con, he saw men
busy making sure everything was in working order. Along one wall was
were the radar and other sensors were located. The opposite wall had
a display that indicated weather or not the different systems on the
ship were working properly. In the center of the room was a map
table. At the front of the room their were two leather chairs with
what looked like joysticks attached to them and they also had a
display in front of them at eye level.
Fry saw a latter to his
right, he climbed up it to see if the captain was on the bridge,
which he was. Michaels was busy giving orders to the men who were
getting the ship ready to get underway. He looked toward the pier and
saw that brass band was present, and he soon felt the rumble of the
ships engines staring up.
The men who were left
on the pier started to cheer and throw their hats as the Stingray
backed out of her sport and into the blackness of space. While this
was going on the band was playing ‘Anchors Aweigh’
It didn’t take
long before the Stingray was clear of the station.
“Sir, its time to
open the orders.” A seaman said poking his head through the
hatch.
“I guess its time
to see where we’re headed.” Michaels said to Fry. He then
proceeded down the hatch.
“Yes sir.”
Fry said as he followed the captain down.
“Mr. Dodge, you
have the con.” Michaels said
“Aye sir, I have
the con.” Replied another officer
Fry and Michaels then
walked to the captains cabin and entered. The cabin was slightly
larger than Fry’s, since it had room for a closet and a table.
There was a safe that was recessed into the bulkhead. Michaels
placed his thumb on a keypad and the safe unlocked. He pulled out a
piece of paper which was the orders.
TO: LT. CMDR. ED
MICHAELS, DSS STINGRAY
FROM: COMRADDV, CPT.
JACK BAUER
SUBJECT : PATROL
OBJECTIVES
STIGRAY HAS BEEN
ASSINGED TO PATROL THE DANAG SECTOR FOR 72 HOURS. ALSO STINGRAY HAS
ALSO BEEN TASKED WITH THE MISSION OF GATHERING INTEL ON PERSI
POSTIONS AND DEFENSES. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO ENGAGE AND DESTORY
ENEMY SHIPPING. AFTER EXITING THE SOL, RADIO SILENCE IS MANDATORY.
END
Michaels then handed
the order to Fry who then read it. After he was done, Fry handed it
back to Michaels, who then placed the sheet back into the safe.
“Well lets inform
the crew.” Michaels said
Fry followed him out of
the cabin and back into the con
“I have the con.
Mr. Fry, get the intercom ready.”
“Aye sir. Captain
has the con.” Came a reply.
Fry nodded and got the
microphone and handed it to the captain, who was now sitting in a
nearby chair which was raised so he could see over his men.
There was the sound of
a bosons’ whistle, then Michaels spoke “This is the
captain speaking, we have our orders to proceed to the Danag sector
and patrol their for three days. We also have been tasked with
mission of updating Persi positions. That’s all.”
Michaels then replaced
the mike, and turned to the navigator who was at the map table. “
Mr. Andrews, plot our course for the Da Nang Sector.”
“Aye sir. “
“Mr. Fry you have
the con, let me know if we have any contacts.” Michaels said.
He left the con and Fry took over.
“Aye sir, I have
the con.” Fry said
Planet Express,
NNY
September 15, 3006 0945 Hrs.
Leela was at the
conference table along with Amy, Bender and Zoidberg. They were
listing to Hermes drone on about something. Leela really wasn’t
really paying attention, as she couldn’t stop thinking about
Fry.
I feel so lonely
without him. It’s like all the other men in my life, but I know
he’s coming back. He has to, we have a family to raise.
Her thought was
interrupted when she herd those three terrifying words
“Good news
everyone!” said professor Farnsworth as he floated in on his
hover recliner. He landed at his place at the front of the conference
table.
“What
death-defying delivery do we have today professor?” Leela said
sarcastically
“Oh nothing to
dangerous, you just have to deliver this crate of Slurm to the
Nimbus.”
“Oh Leela can I
go pretty please? I wan to my Kiffy!” Amy pleaded with her
captain.
“Oh all right.
Lets go Bender.” Leela said,
“Nope, sorry big
boot s I got other plans. “
“No you don’t
now go and load those crates!” Leela said angrily
“Geez, all right
all right.” Bender said as he got up and went to load the
crates.
DSS Stingray
En-rout
to Da Nang
February 14, 3006 1245 hrs
Fry was seated in the
command chair, he had a coffee mug with the words ‘Universes’
#1 Delivery Boy’ lettered on it. he was watching as the crew
before him performed various tasks. They hadn’t yet exited the
solar system yet, as they were moving only 70% light speed as to
conserve their dark matter reserves.
“Sir I have
contact at long range, its coming up behind us.” An ensign
said.
“Uh ok, what’s
the ID?” Fry said
“Contact
squawking PXS-01. Do you want to contact them sir?”
Fry was startled and
almost dropped his coffee.
“You okay sir?”
asked one the chiefs.
“Yea, that’s
the Planet Express ship!” Fry shouted
Everyone who was in the
room had their eyes on the XO.
“You’re
familiar with them sir?” another lieutenant asked
“I used to work
there, get them on the radio!” Fry ordered sounding happy.
“Aye sir.”
The radioman said/
Meanwhile on the PE
ship,
Leela was alone on the
bridge, since Amy was down in the engine room, and Bender was in his
cabin.
“Uh, I wonder who
that is.” Leela said aloud to no one in particular.
When she lifted her
head from the controls, what she saw on the screen made her jump.
“Omygod! Fry!”
Leela said shocked
“Hi honey, what
up?” Fry said with a smile.
“Fry how did you
find us? And how did you know it was us?”
“We picked you up
on the radar, and once I the radar man told the ID tag was PXS-01, I
knew immediately it had to be Planet Express. What brings you to our
neck of the woods?” Fry asked, he was still smiling.
“Well the
professor wanted us to deliver these crates of Slurm to the Nimbus.”
Leela said
“Your delivering
SLURM?1 You think you can spare a crate maybe?” Fry said,
pleading
“I don’t
know Fry, I mean I’m sure they’ll notice a crate missing.
“ Leela said
“Pretty please?
I’m sure the crew here wouldn’t mind right guys?”
Fry said. Leela could here cheers and yells in the background.
“Well ok. But I’m
charging you for it. If I don’t Hermes will give me one of his
chewing outs.”
“Great! Just have
him take it out of my pay. How’s the baby?” Fry said
“She’s
doing great. She loves Nibbler and Seymour. I axed my parents to
watch her while I work.” Leela said.
“Cool, tell your
parents I said hi. Just pull up along side and have Bender deliver it
using that ramp.” Fry said
“Ok, I love you
Fry.”
“I love you to
Leela.” Fry said. That ended the transmission.
Just as the screen was
retracting, Michaels had walked into the con.
“Mr. Fry, what is
this I hear about us getting a shipment of Slurm?” he said, he
slowy approached Fry and waited for an explanation.
“Well, um, you
see we picked up the PE ship on the radar, and um I just got off the
phone with Leela, and I managed to get us a crate of Slurm. They’re
making a delivery to the Nimbus. And I already took care of payment
sir.” Fry said nervously.
“Well Phil, I see
no harm in that. Although I am wondering why you didn’t notify
me of the contact.”
“Um, you see sir
after the contact was ID’ed I got excited and sort of forgot.
Sorry sir.” Fry said, putting his head down.
“I’ll let
it slide this time lieutenant, but the next thing that pops up on the
screen I better be informed.” Michaels said.
“Yes sir.”
Fry replied.
Planet Express
Ship
En-route to Nimbus
September 14, 3006 1345 hrs
Leela, Amy, and Bender
were on the bridge. Leela was piloting the ship while Bender sat at
his station, he had his feet up and was smoking a cigar and reading
one of his roboporn magazines. Amy was opposite Bender, sitting where
Fry usually sat on deliverers.
“Guys, I’ve
decided we’re going to make a quick rendezvous with the
Stingray.” Leela said
As she spoke, the
windshield was being filled by the Stingray.
“What’s
going on here?” Bender said
“We’re
diverting some of the cargo to this ship.” Leela said
“Who’s is
it anyways? It doesn’t look like anything I’ve seen.”
Amy said, she was looking out the window gawking at it.
“Bender go down
and get ready for a cargo transfer. They get one of the crates of
Slurm. Now move!” Leela ordered.
“Sure big boots.”
Bender said, he left the bridge and went to the cargo bay to retrieve
one of the crates.
“Why are we
delivering a crate to this ship anyway Leela?” Amy asked
“Because its
Fry’s and he axed me too. He’s taking care of the
payment.” Leela answered.
“Oh, ok well I
guess that’s ok.” Amy replied
The cargo was
transferred via a passageway that was extended out from the Stingray
that was just forward of the conning tower. The tube connected to the
PE ship at its airlock. Bender was waiting for whoever was supposed
to take the crate over to the Stingray to show up. He almost dropped
it, when he saw Fry standing on the other end waiting.
“Hey meat bag,
long time no see, here’s your Slurm.”
“Hey Bender,
thanks. Can see I Leela?” Fry said, he took the crate and
passed it to a seamen who standing behind him. The seamen then took
the crate back aboard the Stingray.
“I don’t
know. It might cost you.” Bender said, rubbing his ‘chin’
“Well here’s
five bucks, now will get Leela for me?” Fry said as he handed
Bender his money.
“Sure flesh wad.”
Bender said. He walked back up to the bridge to get Leela.
“Hey one-eye Fry
wants to see ya.” Bender said, he then went back to doing what
he was earlier.
“Thanks Bender.”
Leela said, she then ran to the airlock.
“Hey sweetie!”
Fry said as he and Leela embraced. He was interrupted when Leela gave
him a very passionate kiss.
A minute later, they
broke the kiss and Fry began to speak.
“Wow, that was
some kiss. Is their more?”
“Oh that’s,
nothing wait until we have more time together.” Leela answered
seductively.
“Anyway how’s
my baby girl doin?” Fry asked
“She’s
doing just fine. While I’m on deliveries, my parents offered to
take care of her. I haven’t taken her to Planet Express yet
because I’m afraid she might end up as an experiment of the
Professors.” Leela said.
“Well that’s
nice of your parents. How is the Professor by the way?” Fry
said
“Oh he’s
just as old and senile as ever.” Leela said
“That’s the
professor. How’s Seymour doing? Are him Nibbler getting along
ok?”
“Oh they’re
fine. I’ve had to try and stop Nibbler from eating him a couple
of times, but they’re getting along great. “
“Lieutenant Fry!
Capin wants ya!” someone shouted form the bridge.
“Be there in a
minute!” Fry answered
“Well I got to
go. I love you Leela.”
“I love you to
Fry. Please comeback soon?”
“I’ll try
to. Bye honey.”
“Oh Fry!”
Leela and Fry then
embraced again and kissed. Fry turned and walked back trough the
tunnel to the Stingray while Leela closed the airlock. She watched as
the Stingray grew father away, a tear forming in her eye.
DSS Stingray
Entering
Da Nang Sector
September 24, 3006 2230
Fry was in his cabin,
laying in his bunk. They were just now entering their patrol sector;
it had taken them an entire week to reach it. He was slowly drinking
a can of Slurm from the delivery that Leela made. Since the mission
had dictated radio silence after leaving the Sol, he hadn’t
been able to send any letters to Leela for the past week. Overall, so
far the patrol had been pretty dull, the action did pick up a bit for
awhile after they had left the Sol, they had managed to get a couple
of medium-sized freighters. Other than that nothing more had come up.
His mind began to drift
to thoughts of Leela.
I am so lucky to
have her. If it wasn’t for this war, I would be home now with
them. Leela, what a woman, she’s just so perfect in every way.
He was interrupted from
his thought when his intercom began to crackle.
“Lieutenant, you
better come to the bridge we’ve got some strange contacts on
the screen.” The voice said
“Be right there.”
Fry said as swung out from his bunk, hitting his head on the top of
bunk “Ow my head!” him self to himself and rubbed it.
He then finished his
Slurm and tossed it in a trash can and went to the con. He ventured
into the room and found a few of the officers gathered around the
radar console looking at the screen.
When Fry reached the
radar console, he saw that there was the captain and two other
officers also present.
"Glad that you can
join us Mr. Fry. What do you make of this?" asked Michaels.
The screen showed a
small saucer shaped object moving at high speed towards them.
"Has any attempt
been made to identify the contact?" Michaels asked
"Yes sir, except
that its signature doesn’t match anything in our data base, or
the DOOP's for that matter. It hasn't shown any hostile intent yet."
said the radar man
"What do you
propose we do Mr. Fry?"
"I dunno, is it
within visual range yet Jonesy?" Fry answered
"Not yet, will be
though in bout twenty minutes." Jonesy replied.
"OK, Fry, I want
you to stay up here and keep an eye on this thing." Michaels
said, as he stretched and yawned.
"Aye sir You want
me to notify you of any developments?" Fry answered
"Yeeaa that'd be
great." Michaels answered in monotone.
Michaels left the
control room, leaving Fry in charge.
Fry went to go sit in
the command chair. He sat down and leaned back, putting his feet up
on the railing. He started humming his favorite song 'Walkin On
Sunshine'. As he sat there, he began to wonder how his dad would see
him now.
Geez, if only dad could
see me now, an officer in the DOOP Navy, and a Lieutenant. If he saw
me in my uniform, I'd probably give him a heart attack. Hmm, I'll
have to axe the professor if he's got that time thingy fixed, so that
i could go back, just to see the look on his face when he sees me,
Lieutenant Philip J. Fry. I wonder if Leela would want to come? Hey,
then we can bring Turanga with us and it'll be a shock to mom, dad,
and Yancy, that I'm a dad. That would be an interesting site to see.
Fry's thought was
interrupted when Jonesy said "Sir, the contacts in visual
range."
"Huh? Oh right,
thanks Jonesy. " Fry said, he then pulled down the 1-MC mike and
said "Will the captain please come to the bridge, we're in
visual range of the contact."
A few minutes later,
Michaels was on the bridge ."Up Scope!" Michaels said as he
turned his cap backwards and pressed his face up against the
periscope. He turned around until he saw the space craft that was
approaching them.
What he saw was the
Nibblonian ship that belonged to one Lord Nibbler.
Chapter 17 –
Return of the Brainspawn
(During the Great
Universal War, the New Axis powers began testing of highly advanced
weapons of an unknown nature. This testing is what led to the return
of a most terrifying evil, one that has been around since the dawn
of time. The Brainspawn. At the time of the ‘Big Bang’
when the Universe was created, there were two sentient species. One
was the Brainspawn, they were basically flying brains, whose goal was
to gather all knowledge in the universe, then destroy it. The other
species was the Nibblonians. These small furry three-eyed creatures
where seen as protectors of life, and their archenemy was the
Brainspawn.
Once the Brainspawn
escaped from their dimensional prison, it was the job of the
so-called Mighty One, a person who was able to resist the effects of
Brainspawn ‘Stupidification Ray’. From A History of
the Brainspawn, Jack Ryan, New-New York Press, 3072)
DSS Stingray
Da Nang
Sector
September 24, 3006 2230
“Lt. Fry, what
do you make of this, I’ve never seen a ship like that before.”
Michaels said as he pulled his face away from the scope and Fry took
over the position. Fry looked through the scope, when he saw the
strange ship, he had a strange feeling of déjà vu.
Hey why does that ship
look so familiar?
As if to answer his
question, the com screen cam down and it showed the face of Nibbler,
who was wearing his blue uniform. When Fry was finished looking
through the scope, he couldn’t believe what he saw on the com
screen.
“NIBBLER?! What
the? Since when can you fly a space ship?” Fry said with
shocked expression on his face. The rest of the crew where looking at
him as they were equally confused.
“I can do many
other things as well. I am requesting permission to dock with your
ship so as to explain the dire circumstances. “ Nibbler said in
a deep voice.
“Uh, captain is
that possible?” Fry asked, a little dumfounded
“I don’t
see why not, have him land on the deck, the craft is small enough.”
Michaels said
“I thank you.”
Nibbler said. The com cut out and everyone was still staring at Fry.
A few minutes latter,
they herd a thump on the deck and a hatch open. Nibbler soon appeared
on the bridge, he jumped up on the map table, so he could be sure he
could be seen.
“Fry, I regret to
tell you that Brainspawn have escaped the dimension that was created
when you set off the quantum interface bomb.” Nibbler said
Fry was dumbfounded by
this revelation, as he had no relocation of anything regarding
Brainspawn, or a quantum interface bomb.
“What are you
talking out about Nibbler? I don’t remember anything about
Brainspawn or that bomb thingy.” Fry said scratching his head
confused.
“Now I shall help
you remember, now look into my third eye.” Nibbler said, Fry
did as he was commanded and a blinding white light filled the room.
“Hey now I
remember, you mean to tell me those brain things are back?” Fry
said
“Yes I am afraid
so your mightiness, it appears that they were released from that
dimension by some testing that was being done the 4th
Reich resulted in a dimensional rip that allowed the Brainspawn to
escape. As we speak, they quickly taking over Axis space, and are
headed this way. Your role as the Mighty One will be have to be
resumed.”
“What about Leela
and Turanga, are they safe?” Fry said concerned
“Yes The Other
and your spring are safe. We do not have much time, Fry I suggest you
contact your Professor Farnsworth, as he has come with a way to
defeat the Brains’ Stupidification ray.”
“You mean to tell
me that the Professor actually invented something useful for a
change?” Fry said with a little bit sarcasm in his voice.
“Yes, but you
must make contact with him immediately, the Universe is in great
danger!” Nibbler said
Fry did as Nibbler said
and got one of the radio operators to get him in contact with Planet
Express. A few minutes later, the bald and wrinkled face of Professor
Hubert J. Farnsworth.
“Hello? Who is
this? This better not be something for charity, because I’m not
giving!” The Professor said, as senile as ever.
“Professor, its
me Fry.” Fry said
“What I don’t
know anyone named Fry.” Farnsworth answered
Fry sighed, “I
was your delivery boy, and you often called me a moron and an
imbecile.” He said
The old man began
scratch his chin, the adjusted his extremely thick glasses. “Sweet
Zombie Jesus! It is you Fry, now what was it you wanted?”
Farnsworth said
“Nibbler, you
know the littler three eyed alien , said you invented something for
defeating the Brainspawn.”
“Oh my yes, I
might even get a Noble Prize for this! Beat that Wernstrom!”
Farnsworth said shaking a fist in the air at the mention of his
rivals name.
“Uh, Professor,
the invention?” Fry said
“Oh right, well
you see I’ve invented a special helmet, which when worn will
block the emissions from the wearers Delta Brain Wave. Now how would
I get them to you? I’ll need some sort of delivery service.”
Farnsworth said again scratching his chin.
“Why not have
Leela deliver them to us?” Fry said
“Well I guess
that will work, but I’m charging you the standard rate damnit!”
Farnsworth said, the screen then went to black.
“Now that has
been settled we wait.” Nibbler said
Planet Express,
NNY
September 25, 3006 0900
Everyone was now
gathered around the conference table, waiting for the Professor to
give them the days’ deliveries. Everyone was in there usual
spots when the Professor came in.
“Good news
everyone!”
“What
potentially- life threatening delivery do we have today meat bag?”
Bender said, taking a drag on a cigar.
“Actually you’ll
be delivering these special helmets I made to Fry who phoned me last
night axeing about them.” Farnsworth said.
Leela bolted up out of
her chair at the announcement Fry called. “FRY CALLED AND YOU
DIDN’T TELL ME?!”
“Spleesh Leela
calm down, You’ll be seeing him soon.” Amy said as tried
to calm down the angry cyclops.
Leela calmed down and
sat back down in her chair.
“Now Leela, lets
be reasonable here, all you’re doing is taking those crates of
my newest invention to Fry. They’re in the Da Nang sector.”
Farnsworth concluded
“Ok, sorry
professor. C’mon Amy and Bender, lets get movin.” Leela
said. Her two coworkers then followed her to the docking bay where
the crates we stacked by the PE ship.
“Amy can you get
the ship ready? I’ve got go pick Turanga up from parents.”
Leela said
“Sure Leela.”
“Ok, I’ll
be back.” Leela said, she then left building to go and pick up
her child.
DSS Stingray
Da Nang
Sector
September 25, 3006 1430 hrs
Fry was sitting on a
chair in the glassed part of the conning tower, looking out at the
vastness that was space. He was just sitting and thinking, when
Nibbler came up through the hatch.
“Oh hey there
Nibbler. Since you can talk, hows the family doin?” Fry
inquired of the creature.
“Your family is
doing just fine. The one called Leela is handling your absence quite
well from the outside, but inside I’m afraid is a different
story. She sometimes cries herself to sleep, and she will sometimes
shout your name out in the middle of the night.”
“Wow, this is
really hard on her isn’t it? What about our baby is she doing
fine?”
“Yes, the child
is doing well. But for some reason she has an infatuation with my
eye. And Seymour is also well to. “
Fry laughed at the last
statement, he could picture Nibbler trying to get away from Turanga.
“Lieutenant,
there’s an urgent call for you from Planet Express.” Said
an ensign who had poked his head through the hatch.
Fry immediately got out
his chair and climbed down the ladder. When he saw the com screen,
it was the face of Leela, and from the back ground he could tell she
was in the PE ship.
“Hey Leels, what
up?” Fry said
“We just left
Planet Express, and we got the helmets from the Professor.”
Leela said
“Ok, how long to
you get here?”
“About a day and
a half. I’ll call again when we’re in your sector.”
“Ok, sounds good.
I love you Leela.”
“I love you to
honey.” Leela gave him an imaginary kiss, then the transmission
cut out.
PE ship
Da Nang
Sector
September 28, 3006 1240 hrs
The ship was on auto
pilot, and Leela was alone on the bridge with her daughter. She was
sitting on the couch, the toddler in her arms. She was just holding
her and glancing out at the stars.
She’s so
beautiful. It is surprise that she has two eyes. At least she won’t
have to deal with being picked on at school.
Leela’s thought
was interrupted when the ship’s AI announced “DSS
Stingray has been acquired.”
She then went over her
console, putting Turanga in her portable crib. Just as she sat her
down, she heard Turanga say something.
“Huh, was that
you sweety?” Leela said
“ma, ma, mama.”
Turanga uttered.
“Ohmygod! You
said your first word! Come here. Oh I can wait to tell Fry!”
Leela said happily, picking up her baby and holding her tightly. She
completely oblivious to the fact that Amy had now entered the bridge.
“Guh Leela what’s
the big deal?”
“Turanga just
said her first word- mama!” Leela exclaimed
“Aww, that’s
so cute. I’ll take care of her while you pilot the ship. “
Amy said. Leela then passed Turanga into the arms the Asian intern.
“thanks Amy.
You’ve been a real help.” Leela said grate fully, as she
took her seat at the controls.
DSS Stingray
Da Nang
Sector
September 28, 3006 1315 hrs
Fry had the con, it
seemed like the captain was letting him have command more often. No
longer was he Philip J. Fry, a delivery boy from the Stupid Ages, but
Lieutenant Philip J. Fry, XO of the DOOP Commerce Raider DSS
Stingray, BR-007. He was sitting in the command chair, drinking
coffee out a mug.
“Jonesy, have we
picked up the Planet Express ship yet?” Fry said
“Just picked them
up sir. “ Jonesy replied
“Ok thanks.”
Fry replied. He pressed a few buttons on the armrest of his chair,
and the com screen came down. He the dialed the number for the PE
ship. Leela’s face then appeared on the screen.
“Hello Fry, do
you want to do this the same we did the Slurm transfer?” Leela
said
“Hey Leels, yea
that would be fine. “ Fry replied
“Oh and Turanga
said her first word! She called me mom.” Leela said
“Oh man, that’s
cool. I can’t to see her. When I get back, I’ll make up
for lost time.” Fry said
“Well, you can
see her soon, I brought her along so that she can see her dad.”
Leela said, similing.
“I can’t
wait to see her, well we’ve got to get ready for the transfer,
love you.” Fry said
“Love you to.”
The call was ended and
the console was retracted back into the ceiling.
About fifteen minutes
later, the PE ship docked with the Stingray. Bender took care of
transferring the cargo over, while Fry went to see his wife and
daughter.
On the bridge, Leela
was standing at the front, looking out the window, while she had the
baby in her arms. She heard the swoosh of the door open, and she
turned around to see Fry standing there.
“Hey honey. What
up?” he said
Leela walked over to
him, and gave him a quick kiss, since the baby was still in her arms.
“Isn’t she
just adorable Phil?” Leela said. They were now standing next to
each other, looking down at the child in Leela’s arms.
“Yea, she’s
just as beautiful as you.”
“Can I hold her?”
Fry asked
“Yea.”
Leela then handed her to Fry.
“Hey there, I’m
your daddy. Can you say daddy? Mommy told me you talked earlier.”
Fry said to is child.
Turanga looked at him,
then started to say “Da, da, da, daddy.”
“Leela did you
here that?”
“She’s cute
isn’t she?”
“Yea she is.”
The door to the bridge
opened, and Bender entered.
“Hey Fry, one
your meat bags wanted me tell you something, but I cant seem to
remember.” The robot said
“Oh c’mon
Bender, why should I pay you for anything?” Fry replied to his
best friend. He gave Turanga back to Leela and went over to the
robot.
“Hey, you know
me, there’s always a price on something.” Bender said
“Yea I know. Just
tell me. I promise I’ll get you some Zubans.” Fry said,
knowing that Bender loved Zuban Cigars.
“Anyway, what the
skin tube said was he needed you back the ship. Well that’s it
for me, see you skin tubes later.” Bender said he then left
and went to back to his cabin.
“Well it looks
like I’ve got to go. I love you Leela.” Fry said.
Leela put Turanga down
on the floor, and went over to give her husband a farewell kiss and
hug. They kissed passionately, then broke the kiss.
“I love you too
Fry, now I want you to comeback alive so that you can be here for
your daughter.” Leela said
“I’ll do my
best. You know, I think this actually safer than some the
deliveries we had to do.” Fry replied
“You better, now
get back to your ship before something goes wrong.” Leela said.
“By honey, I hope
to see you soon.” Fry said.
They embraced one last
time, then Fry left the bridge.
DSS Stingray
Da Nang
Sector
September 28, 3006 1800 hrs
The PE ship had since
departed the area, with three of its four crew. Despite his
objections, Leela made the decision to stay on the Stingray so that
she could help her husband defeat the threat of the Brainspawn.
She was now with Fry in
the command room, overseeing the rest of the crew put on their
helmets. The helmets were similar in design to full-face driving
helmets. They were all black, with a clear visor and a LED light
mounted on the top.
When Leela first
entered the room, she was greeted by the stares of men present. After
the initial shock of seeing her single eye, the crew put on their
helmets. After that was completed, Michaels came into the room.
“Mr. Fry, what is
the meaning of this?” Michaels said, indicating Leela’s
presence.
“Well, sir I
tried to stop her, but she just wouldn’t listen. “ Fry
said, he was cut short when Leela interrupted him
“Captain, knowing
the threat that my husband is facing, I wanted to be with him and
help him face this threat.” Leela said, slightly annoyed.
“The prophecy of
The Mighty One indicated that their will be one called The Other, who
is meant to protect and guide The Mighty One. Leela here is The
Other. It is only together that they will defeat the evil that is the
Brainspawn. So her presence is necessary.” Nibbler explained
“Lord Nibbler, I
appreciate your explanation, I will leave it to you two to lead this
mission, since you apparently have faced this threat before.”
Michaels said, he the left and retreated to his quarters.
“Well Leels? You
ready?” Fry said, turning to his wife.
“Lets kick some
Brainspawn ass Phil.” Leela said
Fry was caught a little
off guard by her language, said “Nav, you heard the women, set
a course to.,, Nibbler, where are the Brainspawn exactly?”
“The brains were
last spotted near Zuban 5 , that would be the best place to start.”
Nibbler said
“Ok, set a course
for Zuban 5.” Fry ordered, he then leaned over to his wife “I
hope that they didn’t get Bender’s cigars.”
“Well, I would do
him good to quit smoking.” Leela whispered back.
Fry shrugged, then turned his attention back to overseeing the operations.
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