Le's Soldier

part 9

In the dusty, barren terrain of a remote village in Syria, Lilly was on a mission that would forever change her life. The village, once vibrant and bustling, now lay in ruins, the harsh consequences of conflict evident in every stone, every broken wall, every silent street. Lilly was there as part of an allied peacekeeping mission, sent to ensure the safe passage of civilians out of danger zones as the threat of the terrorists who captured young children and women and tortured them.

Lilly was drawn to children and women in danger and she knows what it is like and she was no stranger to the horrors of war. She has seen so much that can haunt you forever. She was strong, her bravery unmatched, but her heart was equally compassionate, particularly toward the innocent victims of war: the children.

On this fateful morning, Lilly and her squad were patrolling the periphery of the village, working swiftly and methodically to evacuate the remaining residents. The allied forces had received intel about an impending airstrike, and there was no time to waste. Every second mattered as they scoured the abandoned houses and sheltered the terrified people they found.

As she moved through the labyrinth of narrow streets, Lilly spotted two young children huddled by a crumbling wall. The sight was heart-wrenching. The older child, a girl of perhaps eight, was holding tightly to a toddler, shielding him with her small frame. Both looked up at Lilly, wide-eyed with fear and exhaustion. Their clothes were torn, faces smudged with dirt, and their eyes held an unfathomable sadness, a sight far too common in the lives of war children.

"Hey there," Lilly knelt down, softening her voice to not scare them. "I'm here to help. We need to get you both to safety."

The older girl, Mariam, did not speak but clutched her little brother, Jamal, closer. In her silence, Lilly could sense resilience beyond her years. Gently, Lilly reached out, and Mariam finally allowed herself to trust this stranger in a military uniform. With no time to lose, Lilly picked up Jamal, who whimpered but didn't resist, while Mariam held on to Lilly's hand, her tiny fingers squeezing with a desperate grip.

As they moved swiftly toward the evacuation point, the sudden roar of planes overhead froze Lilly in her tracks. The intel was right; the attack was happening sooner than expected. She knew they had seconds—maybe less. Instinct kicked in, and Lilly glanced around for cover, her heart pounding as she scanned the desolate streets.

A nearby building offered a shred of hope. Though half-crumbled, its thick stone walls provided the only chance for protection. With every ounce of strength, Lilly sprinted toward it, pulling Mariam along and shielding Jamal with her other arm. She could feel the heat and vibration of the first bomb exploding not far from them, the shockwave nearly throwing her off balance. Dust and debris filled the air, making it difficult to breathe, but Lilly's focus remained fixed on getting the children to safety.

Inside the partially standing structure, Lilly found a corner that offered some shelter, and she pulled the children close. She crouched over them, using her own body as a shield, feeling each blast reverberate through her bones as explosions shook the ground. The children clung to her tightly, their tiny hands gripping her with raw terror. Lilly whispered comforting words, her voice steady even as her heart raced. "I've got you. We'll be okay. Just hold on."

Time seemed to stretch in those moments, each second feeling like an eternity. Lilly focused on her breathing, staying calm for the children's sake. In her mind, flashes of her own childhood appeared—memories of safety, family, warmth. She knew these children might never know such things again, but she was determined to protect them here and now, to give them hope.

After what felt like an eternity, the air fell silent, leaving an eerie stillness. The bombing had stopped, but Lilly knew the danger wasn't over. Slowly, she eased out of the protective stance, checking the children for injuries. Miraculously, they were unharmed, though their faces were etched with fear.

Lilly knew she had to keep moving. "Alright, little ones, we're going to get out of here," she assured them, her voice resolute. Mariam nodded, clutching her brother's hand, her small face resolute. Together, they emerged from the makeshift shelter and navigated through the wreckage, Lilly constantly scanning the area for threats.

Reaching the evacuation zone felt like a victory. The rest of her squad was there, organizing civilians, providing medical aid, and loading them onto transport vehicles. Lilly approached a medic, who gently took Jamal from her arms, and then turned to Mariam, offering her a warm smile of reassurance. The children were safe, and Lilly felt a wave of relief wash over her, though her heart still ached at the thought of what they had endured.

As Lilly prepared to board the transport herself, Mariam suddenly broke free from the medic's grasp and ran back to her, throwing her arms around Lilly in a tight embrace. Lilly knelt, hugging her back, and whispered, "You're a brave girl, Mariam. Never forget that."

In that embrace, Lilly felt a profound connection—a shared understanding of resilience, survival, and the courage it takes to protect others in the face of terror. She had saved two innocent lives, but in a way, they had saved her too, reminding her of the reason she had chosen this path in the first place.

As the transport vehicle rumbled away from the war-torn village, Lilly watched the children huddled together, exhausted but safe. She knew their journey was far from over; they would carry the scars of this day for a lifetime. But she also knew that within those small hearts lay an indomitable spirit, a resilience forged by unimaginable hardship.

The next few days were full of capturing the leader and dealing with everything that had to be dealt with. They were finally allowed to go home after another successful mission.

Lilly and tommy walked out to see there beautiful girlfriends mara ran up to tommy and leah ran up to lilly.

Lilly POV

"Omfg i missed you so much baby" I said to leah squeezing her tightly

"I missed you too" "so much" Leah said crying

"Don't cry my love im here and i'm not going for a while" i said letting her down and giving her the biggest kiss ever

"Alright alright calm it with the pashing" tommy joked

Lilly flip him and off and turned leah to see them

"Baby this is tommy and mara, Mara and Tommy this is Leah my girlfriend'' I said rubbing her stomach

"So your the one who stole this shits heart" tommy joked and mara punched him while i scowled and leah giggled

"Hi it's so nice to meet you I haven't stop hearing about you from this one" she said and pointed to me

I rolled my eyes and leah laughed

We got to talking before I had to go home to see Katie and hang out with leah.

I got in the car and Leah and I couldn't stop touching each other. Leah was squeezing my hand as if i was gonna disappear.

We got home and spent some time with Katie before going to my room with Leah pulling each other's clothes off. I had my tongue in her mouth one hand on her boob an the other on her ass squeezing laying her down on the bed

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AN:

Also a bit shit. I am bored writing all this stuff i want to get into the next year and a half or so.