Before this story begins I would just like to cover a few topics that I think are important when writing fanfiction of this nature.
1. Generation Kill is a 7 part HBO miniseries that follows the Marines of the First Reconnaissance Battalion as they lead the drive into Baghdad during the first weeks of the war in Iraq. If you haven't already seen the series, I highly suggest you do so before reading this.
2. This story is based on the actor portrayals of the characters, not the real people.
3. This story will deal with very real and very scary topics — the saying "war is hell" isn't around for nothing. I will not shy away from dealing with these sensitive topics as I believe it is important to take in everything from the good and the bad when dealing with the true stories of these incredibly brave men — to sugar-coat anything would be nothing less than a disservice to them. I advise you to read with caution if you are easily triggered.
4. If you've seen Generation Kill, then you know a lot of very fucked up things are said (sexist, racist, just downright disgusting.) I want to make it clear that, while these things will pop up occasionally in this story, they do not reflect my views on the world and of people. I love everyone for their differences and do not discriminate against anyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else.
5. I will, to the very best of my abilities, try to keep with full accuracy during parts of the story that are non-canon. I am not, however, a war or marine expert and I might get a few things wrong here or there; if I do, please just leave me a nice comment and I will fix the error ASAP.
6. I accept and appreciate constructive criticism wherever and whenever I can! If you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to leave them publicly or shoot me a private message. The only thing I ask is that you are nice about it :)
I sincerely hope you enjoy this story and everything I have to offer within it. Writing about things I am passionate about brings me great joy and I hope I can manage to transfer even a little bit of that joy to you through my words.
Thanks for reading!
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Moon Dust | Generation Kill
Historical FictionKatie Shaw and her bomb detection dog, Whiskey, have only ever known the inside of base camp and routine patrols. After returning from their first tour, the duo is deployed to Iraq where they will serve alongside the First Reconnaissance Battalion a...
