The Female Marine

Chapter 1

Ava's P.O.V (Quote of the day:Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance,my calmness for acceptance,or my kindness for weakness)

I sat on the bus watching the scenery go by.I felt the bus bump as we drove along the wet road.I saw many things as we drove,crying children holding their parents hands,angry business men,homeless people begging for money,shops almost out of business.Eventually the bus came to my stop,I grabbed my coat and suitcase,and got off the bus.I shivered as I stepped off the bus and into the cold wet day.I pulled on my coat after I felt cold droplets of rain fall on my hands.I sighed and began walking.I had gotten off the bus at 22nd Clover rd,a few blocks down from my parents house,because I just wanted some peace and quite for a while.I had just been given a break from my position as a marine,temporarily,because I was injured in a mission.The mission,ugh,it gave me chills just thinking about it.I continued walking down the empty,peaceful road,thinking about things like,Did me leaving make a big impact on my parent's lives? Did I leave them sad and alone,wondering if their only child would come back alive from the war? Did they dread the thought that some military man would show up with an American flag and tears in his eyes at their front door? Was what I did mean and selfish? These were the things I thought about as I walked.I eventually found myself to be close to home.I only had to cross the street then go down about 3 blocks.I crossed the street,looking both ways before I went.I walked quickly and cautiously before I heard a loud rustling sound from behind me.I quickly turned around and looked for the sound.I saw a bush move before a bird flew out.I sighed,becoming to paranoid,I thought to myself.I was brought back to the present when I heard the sound of a car coming,fast as well.I had time to turn my back and brace for impact.I stood,my back to the car,when I felt the immense,burning hot sensation of pain and was violently pushed to the ground by the hard metal vehicle.I cried out in pain before hearing the sound of a door slamming and footsteps running towards me."Oh my god,I'm so sorry I lost control of the car because of the wet road.Please don't be dead,please don't be dead,also don't have internal bleeding,please don't have internal bleeding or be dead." I would've laughed if I wasn't in immense pain."Are okay? Can you hear me?" The man asked."Y-Yes,well almost" I said.He let out a deep breath before asking me questions.Although I didn't have a chance to answer them before I blacked out.

It was quiet,which was bad at the marine headquarters.Everyone was tense and stood on alert.I Paced back and forth before I heard the sound of a gunshot,and all hell broke loose.I heard shouting from different people in different places.I grabbed my gun and joined the new ranks that were running into the field.We arrived at the front ranks when I saw a man in tan clothing un-clip and throw a grenade our way."RUN!!" I yelled and people dived out of the way,but most were too late.I heard screams of pain and terror as my comrades were blown up into bits.After the explosion was over I searched for all the people who I could save and carried them to safety.I grabbed about 12 people and dragged them over to our base,then I went back for more.I managed to grab about five people before another grenade came.I heard a child from our base screaming and running towards a fallen soldier.I turned around to see a woman,maybe his mother,screaming and running for him to come back,she was running fast,tears streaming down her face."Sam,Sam baby no,Come back,No,dear god no" She screamed."Papa,Papa,Papa" Screamed the little boy running towards a man lying on the ground about 15 feet away from him.I new he wouldn't survive the impact from the grenade so I had no choice but to run to him.I dropped my gun and took off my helmet all while running towards him.I had just enough time to secure the helmet on his head and shield him with my body before the explosion went off.With my helmet off all I heard was a loud ringing.I felt a horrible pain all over my body before I was blasted about 16 feet away from where I was,all while covering the little boy.I didn't even think twice about risking my life for him,he had a father and a mother and a loving family,but most of all he had a long life to live.So I used up every ounce of strength I had and protected that little boy with all my might.I hit the hard ground with a groan and tons of pain.I grit my teeth to stop from crying out.I uncovered my jacket to reveal the little boy.For the most part he was okay,a few scratches,and he was all dirty but he would survive."Are you okay" I asked."I-I-I think so,dank you for sabing me"he said while rubbing his eyes."SAM,SAM,OH MY GOD SAM MY BABY ARE YOU ALL RIGHT" the mom landed down on her knees,not caring about the rocks or dirt."I is okay mama" He says.She cries and looks at me."Thank you,oh dear lord thank you" (I almost cried while writing this whole part because I was listening to sad music and this is sad) she said."You're welcome" I say through gritted teeth.I try to sit up but I couldn't move my legs."Oh my god,are you all right,do you need help" she asks me with worry."I'll be fine,but I need you to take you and your son and get off the battle field.I don't want you to get hurt.Oh and don't worry about your husband,I'll get him back safe and sound" I say."I swear you're an angel sent from the heavens above,graced with love by god himself" She whisper while grabbing her son and running away.I mentally laugh,I wish lady,I wish.I roll onto my stomach and use my hands to crawl over to the fallen soldier,the lady's husband,I grab him by the collar of his jacket and pull him along with me.I use my other hand to drag me and him back to the base where we are helped by medical officers.

I woke up sweating,tears running down my face in a strange bed.I quickly sat up and looked around.I was in a bed with tans sheets and pillows covered by a thick,puffy red blanket.I threw the covers off of me and stood up.There was a window but the curtains were drawn shut.I saw a dresser with pictures of people I didn't know in them.There was a bedside table and a few closets along with a door.I went over to the door and tried to turn the knob only to find it locked."Hello,anyone,I'm awake" I yelled.No answer.I sighed.I slowly walked back over to the bed,I crawled under the covers and fell back asleep.A few hours later I woke up.I stretched and yawned."Sleep well?" A voice asked me.I jumped and turned to look at the man.He was quite good looking.He had black hair with a slight side fringe,Dark brown eyes and a lip piercing.He had a tattoo of something that I couldn't quite make out on his left arm,he was wearing a loose dark blue shirt and a pair of black jeans that fit him just right."Wh-who are you?" I asked."I'm the guy who hit you with my car,but you can call me Athan" He said while awkwardly scratching the back of his neck."Oh,I'm Ava" I tell him.He smiles at me."Where am I" I say to Athan."My pac-my family house" he says."Oh" I say.We sit in awkward silence before he says,"Hey,are you hungry?" "Um-a little" I say."Well we have a kitchen full of food,I could make you something if you wanted" He says."Oh no that's okay,really,I can do it myself" I say not wanting to be needy."No,it'll be my pleasure Ava" He says with a smile.He has a great smile,I can't resist.I sigh,"If you insist"."Oh I do,I do indeed" He says.I give him a weird look before he opens the door.I follow him out the door and into the hallway which leads to the kitchen.He has a nice big kitchen.It's got stainless steel appliances with nice granite counters and a big dining area.It's almost as big as the mess hall back at work.I still don't trust this guy,something about him is a little off,I just can't tell what."So what do you want to eat?" He asks."Umm,how about peaches,peanut butter and crackers and a glass of water" I say.He just looks at me like I'm crazy."You call that a meal" he says.Well that's most of what we at back in the marines."Yes in fact I do."I say."Well I'm not making you that,instead how about," he says as he pulls some stuff from the cupboards,"Some Pepsi and a salami and bacon sandwich" he says."Whatever you think is best" I say leaning against the counter.A few minutes later the food is done and he brings it to me.I take a bite out of the sandwich.I tasted alright."It's alright" I say while eating more."It better be" he says and he makes himself one.We both sit at the table and eat making small talk.

(a/n) Hey guys it's Aly,I hope you like the new book and this chapter.I know it's kinda long but I just liked it so yeah,but um leave your feedback and I will update soon,bye!!!--------Aly