War; Book One: The Beginning

Chapter 1: The Partner

July 28, 2016
Hunter's P.O.V.
I went into training not but a week ago, and I feel a little guilty leaving my friends and family. When I hit the battle field I would do anything to save the world from another 9/11. My life changed when I was sent to a marine base to do some more training, and also gain a valuable partner.

In early august I flew to go meet my new partner, but when I got there, I was extremely disappointed. It was a dog. A German Shepard to be precise. He was just about the length of my wrist to my elbow. "Why?" I asked the corneal.
"He is your partner. Sorry if your a little disappointed, I can partner him with someone else. He chose you over all of your unit!" He replied in his deep voice. As soon as he finished the puppy walked over and started pawing my leg.
I finally decided, "Never mind. I can get used to this!" I said as I picked the puppy up.
"By the way, his name is Luke!" He said as he went inside.
Over the next few months, I spent all day training with Luke. As he grew older, he grew stronger and faster. One day the corneal came out and said, "Why are you two training?"
"I thought we were supposed to train every day until we were assigned to Afghanistan?" I replied.
"Well I'm here to tell you, get your butt on the next flight to Afghanistan, or else you would want to be given me twenty, you understand?"
"Yes sir, just gotta get my passport and Luke's and my gear!" I replied scrambling to get my stuff. I said to Luke that this was it, we're finally gonna see action.