The Distance

Chapter 16:Hell-Gates

I decided to start adding pictures at this point: this is basically an idea as to what the place they go to battle currently looks like, and the way it is described in the story fits into the enviroment, so I hope you guys do enjoy!

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I showed my Military ID to the person at the entrance, and entered into my room. I honestly was knocked out like a log, all the tears were still stuck to my cheeks after departing from Michael's grave an hour back. The next day was coming, and there was absolutely nothing I could do about this; I had already put in my requests for the messengers to keep my death a secret if it ever happens. I'm not sure if it'll get accepted, but I pray to god that my family wont have to receive these terrifying words. I would be watching down on them, not being able to do a thing about it because I cant physically be there, I'd have to end up seeing them suffer more than they should be. It's already complicated enough as it is.

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I dont wish to die, but sometimes you have to do the things you dont want to, even if it means you'll never walk this planet ever again. It's the sad truth I talked about early on, I know that bad things will never stop ascending from the hell-gates, it's all going to be a hell of a battle out there, make yourself the best out of it, save lives and defend yourself with courage, dignity and honor. That's all there is to it. Sometimes I question why war even had ceases to exist. It's rather a cruel invention that ended up becoming a tragedy, especially ripping all of us apart. There's absolutely nothing that can stop this, only a miracle can save us now.

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The next day started to show at the peak of the sun. My eyes only halfway open, knowing it wasnt time yet to get up, but I did anyways going off to claim some breakfast. My possible last good one before it's time to go off. I drove to claim some tacobell and came back to my place. The steamy tasty smell of the crunch wrap had me drooling over it. As I took fast and quick bites, swallowing and indulging the sweet taste of the mango juice on my tongue. After eating my breakfast, I fell asleep for a whole 2 hours, as I heard loud thuds on my door and a rather unpleasant tone of voice telling me to rise and shine. Another guy standing in the middle of the hall screaming:

"RISE AND SHINE LADIES, TIME TO GET UP, GO GO GO!!!"

I ran out already dressed in my uniform and headed outside to where the train was waiting.

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My heart was pounding me like a hammer, I was panicking as I lost my thought at the toot of the horn, and a captain handing me an MP40, as well as a Barrett to snipe with. This was all happening, and my body was trembling at my imagination replaying sights of war I imagined as a child; the goosebumps began forming all over my arms and legs, I was scared as hell, until I realized Officer Greg was right behind me with the same weapons. I just wanted to touch him, and this train ride may be the last time... I dont care who else sees us, I just want him once more before anything unexpected goes wrong. Greg sat next to me on the train, luckily we were all the way in the back, where no one else could spot us.

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I placed my hand on his cheek, his face looked so pale, and his eyes showed signs of soreness, possibly from crying. As he turned to me and grabbed my face with his warm welcoming hands, I couldn't help myself anymore but to let out the tears I held in from him. His words to me were small but says more than anyone could possibly ever know:

"I love you, Ruby"

"And I love you, Officer Greg"

He leaned in and his lips met with mine once more, I kissed him back; faster, more passionate, deeper than anything else in my life. I didnt give a shit anymore, I just wanted him..no man has ever made me feel the way he did. Good things never last they say, and that's why you appreciate them in the little time you have them. I barely done it with Greg, and I regret not giving him a chance as much as I should have.