Chapter 1: Chapter 1- Confusion
A young man stood gazing off the far distance, in front of him were tanks and mortars firing off as his surrounding gets heavily bombarded.
Besides the young man were countless dead young men, while limbs were scattered across as the bombardment grew more intense. The young man's eyes were empty as hopelessness filled in.
In his moment of carelessness, a stray bullet shot the young man's head.
*Splash*
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"Shit, It felt so real" As I awoke, I heard the daily chirping of birds in the morning proving that I am back to reality.
Looking around I saw that breakfast was ready, "Eggs and toasts as always" you'd probably wonder why I eat my breakfast in my own room rather than the typical stereotype of a family.
Well, I guess my family isn't like your normal one, one may think if they see this that we aren't close but I love my family, and I cherish every moment with them growing up.
I drowsily ate breakfast, and directly headed to the shower, well first of all, I am late for class and I haven't taken a bath for 2 days now since Saturday.
"I smell like shit"
As I took a shower, a remnant piece of memory flowed through my mind
In a dark room, beside the windows, illuminated by the stars, i sat side to side with this girl, even though her face was vague my heart still fluttered, the moment felt surreal.
"Hey, never leave okay?" She whispered, I was surprised not knowing why she asked me that "Why would I leave?" I asked with a confused look.
She pointed outside the window and then answered "Because of the war", I looked and I observed, what I saw was beyond my comprehension, As I stood and looked below the room, I saw people mutilated, some were beyond saving while some looked shell shocked.
in a moment, we heard footsteps over the building and its destination should be this room, I looked at her and saw how her face changed to despair "No, please not them" She muttered.
BANG, BANG, BANG "OPEN THE DOOR!" A shout came outside the room.
The knocking sound intensified until at one point the door opened through the person's sheer force, four men came over in their military uniform, we were bot terrified not knowing what fate lies beyond the two of us.
"It is by the order of his majesty, that all men and women at their right age must participate in this war to defend our motherland!" The officer in front shouted with vigor, his eyes were full of passion as he was proclaiming his words.
the two of us couldn't help but shiver, thought I am more than confused because I have no memories prior to these events and I couldn't help but be scared of the unknown.
"you two, take the woman to the field hospital while you two welcome our new private and bring him in to his designated platoon!" The four men walked towards us, we held eachother's hands ready to never break apart and yet as fate says so, the soldiers had more strength than us, teens who couldn't even lift a 30 kg item, we were seperated yet she forcefully tried to reach out to give me a note. "Please let's meet in du-"
I awoke on the sound of the water drops, "what the hell was that" I asked myself in utter confusion, I was blanked out and I was longing as if i was seperated from my world or from reality.
I walked out and sat for a very long time, contemplating as I was in a state of shock, everything felt real; the feelings, the emotions, and the atmosphere. It was as if I was really him and he was me.
"Fuck, I'm late" I checked the clock and shit, I really was late.
The sound of the school bell rung in my ears, signifying that I reached school in time or probably I am late for 5 mins, As I entered the class I was greeted by my friends and classmates before the teacher came in.
Well, as I have never treated school seriously, I always contemplate about different things instead and this was the most feasible way of wasting time, you wouldn't even realize that the 3 hours class is already finished as you awaken from your contemplation.
"Shit man, I'm sleepy" I muttered to my seatmate and my friend, Ran.
"Just sleep then, dumbass" He said with his scrutinizing eyes, I swear this cunt is the most annoying guy ever, "Yeah, id just do that, cunt" I replied and as started to close my eyes and laid my head on the table.
As I slept, I felt like my consciousness was transferred or warped in space.
damn, this bizarre feeling again, I still had my eyes closed but judging by the sounds of a car travelling on road and gunfire on my surrounding and the feeling of being sandwiched on both sides made me guess that I was in a military truck. As I opened my eyes, I saw tons of people around me with a hint of hopelessness and yet natiolism in their looks, and then I realized my speculation was correct.
"Hey kid, always be on the ground during crossfires, never put your head up, aite?" The man besides me lectured, He looked around in his 30's and probably a kind person which I reciprocated with a simple "Thank you, sir"
He looked as if he was satisfied in my response and said "Well, better mind my own business now" As he started writing in an old paper.
Due to my sudden awakening, I just realized that I was holding a small note, remembering it was from that girl last time, I quickly opened it and saw
Dear Eliot,
No matter what happens, even if we are separated by heaven and hell, My love for you will always stay .
By the time you have read this, we might not know eachother's location right now but I will always pray for you, dear. I love you and I will be here waiting for you.
Love cecil
Tear drops flowed out of my eyes, I couldn't help it even if I just met her and I have no prior memories of her, there was this feeling in my heart, a longing and desolateness when I am not with her.
Even if this isn't real, it still feels like my love for her is genuine, her eyes oh how I long to stare at it till sunrise.
"So her name is Cecil" I muttered with a shaking voice.
"Men, get ready to set on foot! We are near the trenches! prepare for War!" the officer in front shouted and as the truck stopped, we were ordered to set foot and form a line, with the man who was besides me in the truck was placed behind me.
"March!"
We marched for 5 minutes straight and probably due to boredom, the man behind me introduced himself "Hey rookie, I forgot to ask your name, by the way I am Robert Mcgee" Seeing that he was kind enough to ask for my name, I started to introduce myself and we both had a talk during the march though it was impossible to look directly at him because it would be a sign of disrespect to the Platoon Leader.
Though as we talked, I learned that this is Robert's second time to be drafted in a front line, and he told me his experiences during his first time in the trenches, in where he was almost shot in the head when he peeked towards the enemy trench.
As we march nearer, the sound of gunfire and mortars worsened, "Halt!" Ordered by the officer or officer Ken, in which I learned from Robert.
"Squad leaders forward!" He ordered "Prepare to set camp!"
"Sir, Why are we staying here instead of the trenches?" A squad leader asked.
The look on Officer Ken changed from his vigored look to a dispirited one "The enemy has launched an assault in all sides, if we enter right now we would be caught by the cross-"
Before he finished what he was about to say, something misfortunate happened, it was as if everything stopped after that moment and we were all in disarray.
*Ptuuu
Before we knew it, Officer Ken's lifeless body was on the ground, blood gushed out from the hole in his head and before we knew it, bullets were sprayed on our location.
"Take cover and be ready to fireback!"
Everyone panicked and yet the orders kept us organized and we, without question obeyed it.
I was with the squad leader, and our Squad signaller, "Men, confirm if they are enemies or allies who mistook us!"
"Yes sir!" The signaller complied as he started operating his radio.
"Platoon 038, Requesting for confirmation if we are under enemy fire or allies in location xx!"
and minutes after, we heard a reply "Location xx is currently under enemies! Platoon 038 prepare for retreat and regroup in location yy"
We were all devastated, some men need medical supervision as their injuries were fatal, we couldn't fight back as well as the enemy was spraying with their heavy machine guns.
It was hopeless and this situation right now made me feel like we were all gonna die, I tried to fire back with my rifle yet as soon as I put my head up, I was almost shot in head by a stray bullet.
It was hopeless and this was the second time I felt despair in this god forsaken world.
"Prepare to retr-" The other squad leader shouted before he and some of the guys around him were blown into pieces by the enemy mortar.
I was about to give up and yet I heard Robert shout "Rookie, run in here while I cover you guys!"
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