The New Recruit

Chapter 8...The End At Last.

When the cabin got back together eight days later at the camp in Niagara, we had a blast. We discussed war stories from the battle, shared opinions on how it was, and talked about their next plans. Sulakai and Calvin, who were best friends now, told us all that they were staying at camp training for a while longer, then moving out as full troops. Damien told us that he was forced to withdraw from the army. When his mom heard he had fought with a bad leg, she got extremely mad and forced him to. We asked if he had a chance if he would fight again, and he said for sure he would. Seth was becoming a full time field doctor and would work with Kym who had become friends with all of us. He decided so before the battle when he was at the field hospital with me. Christopher was right away moving on to being a full time troop. He was the oldest recruit at twenty-six years old, so he deserved it. Brogan and I had already made our decision. Brogan would move in with me if my parents allowed it and we would temporarily withdraw. However we would for sure go back. We just had family to check on and things to do at the current time. We all talked and laughed for hours that night, for we couldn't resist after so much bloodshed had been seen right in front of our own eyes. For the first time in my life, I had friends who were alike me. It was the twenty-eighth of October when Brogan and I returned to my cottage. I ran in the door after tying Sanchez in and greeted my family. It felt so good to see them. After hugs and stares of curse and recognition, I introduced Brogan to them. Anne of course thought he was, and I quote, "Dreamy!" I almost killed her for that. Aunt Rose greeted him nicely as did Uncle Thomas. Aunt Bethany appeared not to like him much but I ignored it. My dad shook his hand and greeted him nicely, but he looked like he really didn't care much for him. Then again he cares for very few people. Victoria was shy and greeted him quietly. Brogan was just himself. Willing to do greet them however they wanted. However he did add in some jokes. It was him being him. After all the introductions we all sat down in the eating room and talked. We discussed living terms with Brogan and a lot of other stuff. We agreed he would do almost as much farming as I did but with pay so that he could pay rent. Aunt Bethany was very unpleased but said now that Uncle Thomas is home; I could go back and fight again in one month. In the end I realized, it had been a great two months for me despite the horrid war that had killed so many. I knew my life would have to continue being as important and dangerous as these months, after all my country needed me. This would not be my final adventure. The End

Catch more of Theodore Walsh and friends in the sequel: The Recruit Returns!