Finish the story begins with: “The crew of the Angel Flame received orders to head out.”
It had been a surprise order and Seaman Sean was concerned about the sub’s colour scheme.
Anyone who studied camouflage one-o-one knew that orange was not the colour to hide from the enemy.
He thought they would be sitting ducks which bothered him as only the week before he had written to his mother about some ducks he’d seen in the park.
Even in the deepest part of the ocean the orange would light up on anyone’s sonar.
Had they been going into the jungle the black and orange would have worked a treat.
So it was a matter of cross all fingers and toes and hope for the best.
So they chugged their way out of the harbour, while a pod of dolphins followed them.
Sean was sure he saw them laughing.
Written for: https://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2015/05/18/mondays-finish-the-story-may-18th-2015/
Morpethroad 
I can see why he’s concerned… Funny story 🙂
Thanks Sonya.
I guess Sean had no way of ducking out of this one. Fun stuff 😀
Not a chance I wouldn’t think….thanks for stopping by…
Laughing dolphins and ducks in a park. That poor orange sub…what were they thinking? Nicely done Michael and thanks for writing again for MFtS challenge…be well my friend! ^..^
Thanks Barb, couldn’t help but include some laughing dolphins….
Laughing dolphins…just came to me of the HItchhikers Guide to the Galaxy! Remember the dolphins saying goodbye to Earth, smiling as they raised up to the skies? 🙂
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Bright orange-the color of a life preserver and Mayday flare–definitely a sitting duck! Good one, Michael 😀
Thanks Mandy, I think so too…
The part with ducks in the park made me chuckle :-)! Good stuff!
Thanks you so much….please call by again.
I had wondered about the orange sub myself. Wasn’t sure if it was military or something else. I liked the humor of your story 🙂
Thank you buddysmom…..in those colours there has to be a humourous side….
Cute story! I loved the ending. 😀 🙂 😀
Thank you Joy, lovely to see you stop by….
Oh dear, I can see what he would think so. It is not very reassuring.
Good and entertaining story!
Thank you Francesca, hope you have a good day…
Fantastic word choice! Pretty funny, I have to say. ✪
Thank you Angie, glad to give you a smile….if not a laugh…
Rename the sub: Sea Tiger — not only fearsome predator, but now able to hold breath, swimming under water seeking prey.
Hey I do like that name…..thanks for dropping in I’ll put the kettle on….
Sounds good — what tea do you prefer?
A wonderful herbal one called Tension Tamer by Celestial Seasonings……
I don’t drink herbal tea nor Earl Grey — long story.
I like Irish Breakfast and teas with gunpowder black in them.
Guess that’s because I’m a NA coffee drinker who likes her coffee strong.
I did drink Celestial Seasonings at one point in my caffeinated misordered life. 🙂
Gunpowder black? Really. The sort you stand your spoon in?
I’ve never stood my spoon in teas with gunpowder black — secret is not too much gunpowder mixed in.
At my aunt’s, the pot of tea went on the back of the wood stove (later wood heater) and as the liquid was consumed, more bags, more water would be added. At first your spoon stood in your cup, eventually, the tea ate your spoon.
I even like orange pekoe strong! And, I drink my tea clear!
We Canadians are a tough lot, 😉
I think he’s right – they’re in serious trouble!
I think so too. Thanks for stopping by.
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Those dolphins are always laughing….this time they do have a valid reason to laugh. Nice and fun read.
Thanks so much, appreciate you stopping by….
Cheeky dolphins… I do believe trouble is ahead! Good and funny!!!!
Thanks so much glad you found it amusing…..
Haha, I can just see the dolphins laughing! “Hey, I was just paid to paint a camouflage, buddy. You didn’t tell me it was for the ocean!” :p
Thanks for your comment, made me laugh…..have a good day and please drop by again…
Hey – the dolphins know.
Yes they are somewhat smarter than us…so they say.
Smarter than most politicians – for sure. 😉
I think that sub was do for a repainting job. I hope they’re not going into combat. They’ll certainly be at a disadvantage. No wonder the dolphins were laughing. Funny story, Michale. 😀 — Suzanne
Thanks for stopping by Suzanne, hope your weekend is going well.
Just the thought of the dolphins laughing was worth the read! Nice job!