Romance In The Apocalypse

Episode 8: Dion Becomes A Soldier

Dion's perspective

A few weeks later, Dion and the soldier are sparring in the arena and Dion is beating the soldier each time

Soldier: "Wow, you have gotten so much better over the weeks you've been training. I didn't even hold back that much this time."

Dion: "Let's go one last time. Don't hold back. Give it your all."

Soldier: "I'm supposed to be telling you that haha. Let's go."

The two go on for what feels like a long time and the whole time Dion is winning

Soldier: "Oof! Jeez, looks like I'll need some training to finally beat you haha."

Dion: "Wow, really?"

Soldier: "Yeah."

Dion: "Thanks haha."

Soldier: "Let's go see the commander about making you into a soldier."

A few hours later at the recruits building

Commander: "Oh, hi there Dion and Soldier Gobshite."

Soldier: "Sir." *Irish salute*

Dion: "Gobshite?" That's the same last name as someone I used to know."

Soldier Gobshite: "Haha yeah. It's pretty funny huh?"

Dion: "A bit."

Commander: "What can I do for you two?"

Dion: "I have been training vigorously and relentlessly for a while and I am now ready to become a soldier."

Commander: "Oh, alright. Let's see your skills."

Dion goes into the holding cells and one by one he kills every walker there. In a very nice style might I add.

Commander: "Wow, you might be one of the most skilled people in the settlement. Let's see about turning you into a soldier. Now, repeat after me. I, and state your name, will follow the commander's every order and protect Settlement Meltdown and its citizens for as long as God himself will allow me to live."

Dion: "I, Dion, will follow the commander's every order and protect Settlement Meltown and its citizens for as long as God himself will allow me to live."

Commander: "Congratulations Dion. You are now a soldier of Settlement Meltdown."

Dion: "Thank you sir."

Commander: "Now go see Soldier Oats. He will have your uniform."

An hour later, Dion and Soldier Gobshite are sitting at the watering hole for a drink

Dion: "Do they require ration cards?"

Soldier Gobshite: "Not if you're a soldier. For new soldiers, yes. But since you're with me, they'll let you off."

Dion: "Oh, cool. I'm lucky to be a soldier then."

Soldier Gobshite: "Well, you had a good reason to become a soldier. By the way, would you mind giving me some more information about your wife? Where are you guys from?"

Dion: "We're from Valentia Island."

Soldier Gobshite: "Valentia Island? That's like on the other side of the country. Why didn't you go to the settlement closest to your home?"

Dion: "I don't know. The soldiers came and put me on the bus. I didn't have much of a choice."

Soldier Gobshite: "Ugh, I have a feeling I know who put you on that bus. Do you want me to say something to them?"

Dion: "No, it's fine. I'm good where I'm at right now. Besides, I wouldn't have met you if I chose one of the other settlements."

Soldier Gobshite: "Speaking of the other settlements, you'll have to study the map of where they're at in Ireland because one of the main things that soldiers do is help the other settlements with resources and such. I can help you if you need it."

Dion: "Ah, ok. Thanks."