My War Chapter 1
#1 of My War
Separate series I'm writing. Young Alex sets out on a quest to get his family name out of the mud. HU-ZAH
Anyway,I might be a little incorrect about the military info(How you get recruiter,The procedure for recruiting) I understand that a recruiter would probably NEVER let someone in regardless of their heart/spirit. Alex was a special case,So all those savvy military Furs out there, Please don't tear this story apart Whine
"We must end war,Or war will end us"
One of Alex's favorites quote. Ironic,Given his location just a few months ago,Sitting in your typical,Uncomfortable office chair. As the hardened recruiter sized Alex up,He nodded slightly. He was definetly in good shape for the military. He had a clean record,Was never involved in the thug-life other teengers got involved in. Glancing at the information porfolio on his desk,He noticed under the age blank,19 was written. The recruiter scoffed inwardly,This kid wasn't a day past 17. But he had spirit,And maybe that's enough.
Alex had never been as nervous in his entire life then right now. Staring at the recruiter,Trying not to shake,Barely able to respond to the precise,Hard questions of the older german shepherd. After an agonizing 10 minutes of this,The recruiter shook alex's hand and looked him right in the eyes,Nearly making Alex cringe.
"Son." He leaned in close and in a quieter voice,said "I know you aren't 18,But you got something that I rarely see in this office. You have heart"
"Thank you sir" Alex said,Barely able to keep his voice stable.
"Now,You need more then heart to be in the military,You need experience,And I'm sorry,But You just aren't old enough" He said while frowning slightly.
"NO!" Alex yelled involuntary. The recruiter raised and eyebrow and stared at Alex,Like a parents watching a child throw a humorous tantrum. "I mean,Sir,Please,I need this. I have to do this.My entire life,I've never done anything word mentioning,I'm tired of living like this,I want to do this,Please" Alex said on the verge of breaking down. The previous night had stripped him of all his suave coolness and sophistication.
He had told his parents he wanted to join the marines. Immediately after saying those words,He regretted them. His parents despised the army. His grandparents had been accused and convicted on several counts of treason. They were convicted,And found guilty. Nearly everyone around them has always judged them due to their actions,Which is unfair. Alex thought if he could join the army,He might be able to show that they aren't bad people,Just people with a bad history.
"S-Sir,I need this. My family needs this.Please" His voice cracking. This office was his only chance to show everyone who he really is.
The shepherd gazed at Alex one last time,And after Sighing,A slight smile breaks his face followed with a raspy laugh.
"Son,You got spirit too,Like my son. You'd do good in the Marines. Just need to fill out a few more forms and you'll be ready."
"Thank you so much.Sir" Alex says,Forgetting to add the 'Sir'
"Good luck Alex,You'll need it." He says while shaking Alex's hand.
That had been one of the happiest moments in his life. Alex thought as he looked through the combat course. He'd hated it here when he first started. The intense workouts,The near vindictive drill sergeants, And the heat. They had everyone drinking a glass of water every 30 minutes for 7 hours. Alex had already pissed 2 times that morning. His bladder couldn't take this for much longer.
After basic training,And all the ceremonial things. He was finally a Marine. When he told his parents the second time that he was going to be a Marine,Of course,They objected. After telling them why he wanted to be,However,They were less skeptical. Mom became more concerned,Dad became more supportive.
Alex's girlfriend had been terrified when he first slipped her the idea. That made sense though,Alex and Jasmine were extremely close,And even the smallest chance of her losing him nearly shook her down to tears.
And finally the day when he was getting shipped out to some blazing Iraqi town.Walking towards the chopper,Alex can't help but smile.Not that he was even close to clearing his familys name,But he was getting there. Walking into the helicopter and sitting down. Alex's thoughts drifted from his family,To Jasmine,And then to him.
He would do this,He could do this,But maybe a quick nap before we get there. Alex was tired.
And even before the helicopter takes off,Alex is sound asleep.