Chapter one- Duty calls

The start of the war

Chapter one-Duty calls

 

I awoke sweating, breathing heavy, the memory still haunting me I can still see their faces, there screaming faces. They will never leave me…

 

"Good morning Sergeant Alex" , The computer spoke aloud, "We are set to arrival in five hours at Leth, Brass has asked all commanding offers to be ready and have their men accounted for beforehand" I slid out of bed, turned the lights on and tried to find my clothes. There was a knock at the door "Come in" I groaned the door zipped open and Jack walked in.

                     "Good morning Sergeant" he said aloud saluting "Put your hand down" I said and walked towards the window "The unit is ready sir, we are all standing by". I let out a soft sigh and looked out into space.

           "Is something wrong Sergeant? He asked sounding actually curious "No, I'm fine just make sure all the men are ready and I will debrief and explain the plan once I get ready". I said waving my hand for him to leave, He walked out the door closing behind him. I stood there alone for a moment, "Let's go Alex" I mumbled quietly and headed out the door.                         

                     I walked out of my room down the corridor noticing everyone on the ship seemed to be in a panic getting ready and preparing, then again we are going to war. I proceeded down the stairs to quarter area hoping to find Jack and my unit among all of the mess that is this ship. After wondering around I managed to find them "Sergeant" they all said saluting I waved my hand to signal them down. "How much time do we have until we arrive Jack?"

       He looked over still getting his things ready "30 minutes, they seemed to have found a quicker route" He said: "Were ready, we are just waiting for your command Sergeant".

       I nodded and got are unit, which was only about 10 guys, together. "Alright, Well as you all know it we are heading to Leth, a Moton controlled planet" I went on "Are objective is to attack there known headquarters outside the city to secure a document possibly containing information about Moton attacks, and leadership. We are too harm no native or citizen unless they try to harm you yourself. Don't forget we won't be the only ones out there helping, so mind your friendly fire" I finished up and they all walked off to get ready.

                         "Entering planet’s atmosphere, ETA five minutes" The voice com- hummed overhead, I stood up, "Alright men get in line" I shouted trying to sound fearful the men all running up in a quick fashion. "Are we all ready Jack?" I looked over and asked him.

            "Yes we are prepared, any words of encouragement Sir?" He said wanting me to give some full hardy speech "Don't die, Now let us head over to the hanger and get ready to be dropped in" I said coldly and we started moving out.

     "Nice choice of words Sergeant" Jack peered at me as we walked steadily to the hanger.

     "I've never been the talking kind of man Jack, and to be honest I don't really try to take notice of the men they never come back anyway" he looked at me with a scolded face.

            “And I wonder who is to blame for that Alex" He said, I ignored the comment and kept walking with my men. We got to the hanger along with the other units.

     "Alright everyone get in your Domes, were about to drop off". The unit made way for the domes, a small pod like object, I started to enter the Dome when someone behind me stopped me

        "Hello Sergeant Alex" I heard a familiar voice say behind me. I turned around and saluted.

        "Hello Captain Ryan, it's my pleasure" I said grimly, he smiled a bit.

"Can I have a word with you" He asked

"Yes sir" I managed to fork out, God I hate saying Sir.

We walked over a bit to a place secluded "Alex this mission is very important, that document you are looking for is top priority we need that at all costs" he said sounding very serious " A lot of lives will be depending on that paper". I nodded my head

         "Yes Sir, we will not return without that document Sir" I said saluting once more he smiled and walked off. I walked back to are dome and Jack came over.

    "What did he want Alex?" He asked softly

 "Nothing" I said blankly and stepped into the dome, the door closing in behind me. I could feel the Dome retracting from the ship and start to fall towards the ground, I could see some of the men were shaking and looking worried. "Look everything is going to be fine we are here with 7 other unit's that about 60 other good men, all we are here for are some papers and then we will get out" I said reassuring but one of the men spoke out.

     "But what of the Moton forces there sure to be fortified and know we are coming" He said half heartily

     “Look, Are air forces will pound there headquarters like a god dam nail, there won't be much left of them once we even arrive, the only problem is the lower levels and even then with are ground units we will be fine" I said to try and reason with the men " Just stay calm" and then they eased up a bit.

"ETA 1 minutes 30 Seconds” the over com- announced

"Alright we should we landing behind the headquarters once there we will fortify are position then move up and attack from behind. Once we take the top side we will start to move down from there until we obtain or objective" I said grabbing my gear " 30 seconds" It said once more "Get ready, Just don't die" I said with a smile. The Dome hit the ground, and the doors opened, "Go go go" I shouted and the men filed out, the sounds of war could be heard.

Author's Note

Just tell me everything you see wrong

Reviews

[Vivian]

This is a first glance review. Your sentences are major run on sentences and, in all honesty, a bit hard to read. If the story doesn't read smoothly, it takes away from the content. I'm still going to read it, but I wanted to let you know ahead of time. :) I'm sure it has great potential, just make sure to work on flow. :)