It was a regular day at school. The screech of steel next door from the dry dock to the horns of ships in the bay. I looked at the clock. 11:59. Wait for it... 12:00.
The humming. Then the buzzing. The afternoon squadron. P51's and B17's came roaring overhead. That wasn't the coolest part. A giant whooshing sound was next. I was seated next to the window, so I looked out. Odd. Just two cruisers. I flipped to one of my notebooks. Yep. I was right. Pittsburgh and San Diego. The Pittsburgh was a beautiful ship. So elegant. It was amazing watching it. The escort turned towards open waters. Off to Germany.
I noted how there were four engines on the back. I turned to the back of the notebook. I added an extra two the already four engines to my destroyer I was drawing.
"Now who can explain what we just discussed?" The teacher asked.
Shoot. If Mrs. Carna knew you didn't know an answer, she called on you. I did what every single other person in the class did: put my hand up too.
"Emily."
"We have been at war with Germany for almost a decade, and the war has no end in sight."
"Thank you."
"Nico. Explain the timeline starting from 1948 to today."
Shoot again.
"Uh, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor for a second time. We attacked back and won. Germany took over Ireland and Australia just last month."
"Thank you."
Yes! A few hours of school later, and I was walking with my friends.
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Sky Fighters
ActionIt is 1950 and WWII is still not over. Giant flying battleships are normal. The drafting age is lowered to 14, and Nico becomes the youngest captain in the American Air Navy. With his friends along for the ride, he embarks on his custom flying ship...
