CHAPTER 12 SHIPPING UP TO BOSTON

Location: Atlantic Ocean, USS George Washington

Date: 19MAR21

Time: 2100 hours

It’s been two days since we stopped the Thrice-Cursed Pirate Sea Wolf.

So much for R&R!

It was another tough mission, but we stuck with it and accomplished our goal. Now, we are back aboard the USS George Washington and one day away from arriving in Boston. From there, we’ll make our way back to the TOC in Washington, DC, to join up with the rest of the Pawtriots. It’s always nice to be reuniting with the entire unit and have everyone together under one roof.

I head over to the edge of the deck and flag down a carrier seagull from the night sky.

“Fly fast,” I tell her.

Sit Rep (Situation Report) / 19 Mar 21 / 2030 / The Pawtriots: / Location: Atlantic Ocean / Overall mission success: A full debrief of our epic battle against an undead pirate and his vicious crew upon our return to base (RTB) in less than twenty-four hours. We have added friendly forces to our ranks. A beagle named Jet (Coast Guard) and her twin brother Jag (Navy). I received your message about our Mr. Mocoso and Hans and Heinz. You must hold them off until we arrive. Reinforcements are on their way! —Sergeant “Rico” Ricochet

As the seagull flies away, I walk over to the Pawtriots and Penny and put my paw around her, pulling her in close. I hold her tight as we watch the sea glimmering in the moonlight.

“I’ve never been to Boston,” Penny says to me.

“Me neither.” I say to her. “A new adventure awaits us.”

“Oi! As long as there are no mutant spiders or squids and plenty of treats, I’m looking forward to it,” Brick says as we all laugh.