Wait for Me (Saida AU)

Fin

"I miss my wife's cooking." Dahyun says as they trudge through the murky waters. It was the wee hours of the night and their unit was separated after an ambush from the Northerners. After escaping an intense exchange of gunfire, only three of the Bravo team had survived.

"You said Sana couldn't cook to save her life." Chaeyoung recalls when Dahyun invited her and Mina to a dinner back when they were newly-weds. It was true. The turkey was dry and everything was either too salty or too bland but Dahyun loved her wife too much that she didn't care how monstrous Sana's cooking would taste like.

The group takes a much needed break after walking for miles. They sit down huddled close together for warmth. Although they could easily start a fire, the smoke and light would attract unnecessary attention. They barely made it out alive, they didn't want to be found again.

"How far along is she Cap?" Tzuyu asks. Dahyun then pulls out an ultrasound picture from her front pocket that Sana had sent a few weeks back. On the other side was a very pregnant Sana taking a selfie with a finger heart on her tummy. The image was signed "Can't wait to meet you appa! Eomma and I are waiting!" We love you!"

"She's in her last trimester. I asked for a trip home to make it to the birth and they granted it. The trip home is for the whole unit. All we have to do is make it through this and we'll all get to see our wives." Says Dahyun.

The trio talk about their spouses to pass the time. Tzuyu shares how Momo also wants to have kids as well but she doesn't think they're ready. Chaeyoung pats her on the back and takes out her pocket watch. The small lieutenant opens it to reveal a family picture. Chaeyoung and Mina's arms were enveloped around their beautiful 3 year old daughter."

"I didn't think we were ready either. Nobody really is at first but when I finally saw Hana, I knew that nothing could ever be as bad anymore because me and Mina have been blessed with the best gift on Earth."

Their story telling was interrupted when Tzuyu's trained ears heard rustling of leaves not too far away.

"Captain, possible tangos nearby approximately 100 meters from here."

Dahyun nods and signals for them to hide in the trees for cover. The trio then begin to climb up the trees for better leverage. If it were the Northerners, they'd be heavily outnumbered. The captain motions with her hand to hold their position and they aim their rifles to the direction of the noise. The footsteps get closer and the unit's fingers all get ready to pull the trigger.

"The footsteps end here General Park but I don't see the Bravo team anywhere." Jeongyeon says to Jihyo.

"I know that voice!" Chaeyoung squeals and jumps down. Suddenly a weight crashes on top of the tall Colonel causing her to topple down on the ground with a loud thud.

"Hyung! You found us!" Chaeyoung beams happily after seeing her no-jam hyung. General Park clears her throat and the small Lieutenant immediately darts up straight.

"General Park! First Class Lieutenant Son Chaeyoung! Salute!" Jihyo acknowledges Chaeyoung and looks up to where she came from.

"The rest of Bravo team are up there? Where is Captain Kim?"

At the hear of her name, Dahyun motions for her and Tzuyu to drop down.

"General Park! Captain Kim Dahyun! Salute!"

"First Class Lieutenant Chou Tzuyu! Salute!"

"At ease soldiers." The lower ranks then shift position and listen to the General.

"Where are the others from Bravo Team? Captain Kim, status report."

"Bravo team was separated from Alpha team during a patrol for supplies near the enemy lines. A heavy ambush was set up by the Northerners. We are the only remaining members of the Bravo Team ma'am!" Dahyun fights back the tears in her eyes and everyone falls silent in respect for their fallen comrades.