Hey guys so we had to do an activity in my World History class. We had to write a letter to a loved one as if we were a soldier in WWI. That's where this one-shot was born. ^.^
P.s. If you don't know a lot about WWI this might be a tad bit confusing.
Topic: Dan is fighting for Britain in WWI and he writes a letter to Phil.
Warnings: pretty depressing, mention of death and loneliness.
Dear Phil,
I was debating about whether or not I should actually write this. I decided to because this will most likely be my last letter to you. I know my letters to you have been scarce, it just seems like writing it down makes it all real. I've been regretting joining the war in the first place, the mother country made it seem so marvelous. I was so excited to come fight for Britain, so excited to prove my patriotism. They fucking lied, nothing here is amazing. Nothing is even close to amazing. All I've seen is broken men, the more the war goes on the less men i see at all. But, like every other fool here I keep fighting. At this point we really don't have a choice. It's been weeks since Pj died but I still turn around and expect him to be there. Sometimes i'll try to start conversation with him. Just yesterday i went to the mess hall, hoping for at least a scrap of food. For the first time in months they had a stew ready for us. I was so excited i rejoiced and commented on it to Peej. When the response was silence my excitement diminished immediately, I couldn't eat after that. Every time we go into battle I think he'll be behind me ready to fight by my side. But he's not. There are days where I want to turn my gun on myself just to see him again. Just to get out of these retched trenches. I can't remember the last time I slept comfortably. Tomorrow I'll die without a last meal. We were promised glory but instead we got death and destruction. The only reason i'm still alive is you. I remember the first time we met I was the most nervousest person ever. My hands were sweaty and I'm was pretty sure I was shaking. The second you smiled, it all went away. That first time we kissed is etched into my mind. You were so pretty underneath the London stars. When you said yes my world became paradise. And watching you walk down the isle is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life. There isn't a second you leave my mind. Everyday I think of you. Everyday you're the only thing that can make me not dread life. I want you to do me a favor. Well actually two. Take care of our baby girl. Tell her, her daddy loves her very much and that I wish her luck at her recital in a few months. I know she'll do amazing. I wish I could see the day she graduates, the day she gets married. I wish I could see our grand babies. I guess I'll leave that all to you though. Since these will be my last words there's three words I never got to say enough. Three words I wish I could hear you say to me one more time. I love you. Those three words mean the world to me right now. I wish I could be with you this second, cuddled up whispering those words so you never forget them. Never forget them Phil. I love you. Goodbye my lion.
Much love,
Dan
