The Redemption of Clown Flight

Posted on Sat Feb 29th, 2020 @ 2:07am by Division Admiral Thomas Lasky & Lieutenant JG Rachael "Ripcord" Yamaguchi-Cullen & Lieutenant Commander Kameron "Foehammer" Solusar-Yamaguchi & Post Captain Keyan Fardreamer & Lieutenant Colonel Kell "Cyclops" Tainer & Chief Warrant Officer Ryi "Taffy" Amlari & Staff Warrant Officer Hana "8-Ball" Nakamura
Edited on on Sat Feb 29th, 2020 @ 2:08am

Mission: Mission 32: Tales of Tarod
Location: Various Locations - USS Roanoke
Timeline: 0800Hrs - May 2nd, 2391

Music Soundtrack: Theme from band of Brothers.

Fives was evaluating the performance of the trainee flight of pilots as he had noticed that all of them were doing well and he had won final approval for them to rejoin Roanoke's fight wings as real pilots.

So he tapped his combadge as he summoned the assigned pilots, he settled in to wait before he summoned Camshaft as well.

Camshaft tapped his combadge. "On my way skipper." and with that he turned to Foehammer. "Continue this class without me."

"Consider it done." and with that Kameron went to the front as he gathered the attention of his charges.

Camshaft reached his destination but he timed it so he was the last to arrive. "Hey guys" he greeted the Four other pilots.

As Typhoon was the ranking officer she spoke for the Flight. "We are ready Sir." she told Camshaft.

"Prepare to be dazzled." Hogshead spoke up. Behind him Eight Ball grimaced and Lynx just rolled her eyes.

Camshaft returned a wide grin as he regarded the three women pilots in addition to Hogshead. "Fives wants to see us... Lets not keep him waiting shall we?"

Fives was sitting at his desk, his feet were up on the deck and he looked like he was asleep, he was clearly quite comfortable as there was a knock on the door. "Its Open!" he commented.

The door opened and in walked the pilots he requested, while he himself did not move, then he opened one eye. "Mmm... ladies... and Hogshead.." he commented before he sat up, in one smooth languid motion. "Okay. I call you here so I can restore you to full flight status...
and to your new assignments..." Fives responded. "You've all met Camshaft before... He will be your new Squadron Commander. I'm assigning you all to Second Squadron, First Wing... because I need more skilled pilots in that particular squadron. "

"Thank you Captain. We will perform to the best of our abilities." Typhoon told Fives.

"It's about time." Hogshead remarked. Eight Ball not so subtly jabbed Hogshead in the ribs.

Fives regarded Hogshead with a rather sinisterly looking grin. "Has anyone ever called you a party pooper?" he inquired. "Honestly.." before he rose to his feet as he picked up the four sets of wings on his deck. "and these are for you guys." he dished out three of them to the female pilots but he withheld Hogshead's wings. "I'm told you have a case of foot in mouth disease. I hope its not terminal... otherwise your career is about to hit the wall, clear?" Fives kept his voice cheerful.

"Hey, you don't have to put up the tough guy routine in front of the skirts." Hogshead told Fives. "I know you're in charge."

Fives raised an eyebrow. "Tough guy." he smiled before he turned to Lynx. "I'm in a cheery mood and he insults me..." he shook his head. "Step back Hogshead." he then smiled. "Ladies, you three have more then earned your wings.. you'll no longer be regarded as the worst on this ship... because you guys stuck it out and shows us you wanted it." he smiled. "because you three had heart... you'll be able to fly the real warbirds and you'll fly real missions with the rest of us..."

Typhoon showed little emotion. "Thank you Captain."

Lynx and Eight Ball were both smiling. "Thanks Fives." Lynx told him.

"Pin them on me!" Eight Ball excitedly told Lynx. Lynx pinned the wing on the emotionally charged Eight Ball.

"You guys did the work... and you had the heart.." his smile widened. "I believe your former squadmate is outside." he added. "So... go celebrate with her. Dismissed ladies.."

"I can't wait to tell Frost Storm!" Eight Ball shouted as she left.

Fives turned to Hogshead as he lifted the last set of wings. "these.. are for you." and with that he handed them to Hogshead. "I'm assigning you... to Third Squadron. Your new skipper is also outside and you're also dismissed."

Meanwhile outside. Cyclops regarded Froststorm. "Its a lovely day to fly isn't it?" he smiled as he looked at her. "Any ideas as to why Fives wanted us?" he hoped that she would know.

Rachael Yamaguchi walked by as she smiled. "Hey guys.." she deliberately did not greet Cyclops or Frost Storm by rank.

Cyclops. "Lo' Firebird.. How goes it?"

"The battle rages, long and bloody... the little one is in school... for as long as they can keep her there.." she sighed. "keeping up with Saki is a full time job.." she added as she held up a PADD. "Paperwork never ends." she sighed as she gave the Andorian a warm smile. "Lunch later?"

"Yes, that sounds good." Frost Storm replied. "I'm taking Eight Ball out to celebrate the return of her wings. Always room for one more."

"Sounds great." Rachael responded. "Noon as usual?" she inquired.

"We won't start without you." Frost Storm told her.

Cyclops looked at Hogshead. "So you're my new Number six pilot.." he smiled.

"Don't worry, I'll soon be your number one pilot." Hogshead smiled back, oblivious to Cyclops' subtle meaning.

Cyclops's smile did not fade. "Come with me, I'll show you to your assigned billet.."

Meanwhile Rachael smiled at the Andorian. "I'll be looking for you guys... besides none of you guys are on the flight schedule.. until tomorrow that is... I think"

"Hey guys." Fives commented. "Go party... have fun... show up late tomorrow.." as he smiled. "We won't complain..."

"Thanks Fives!" Eight Ball shouted as she and Frost storm headed off.