---Luke's POV---
I watch as the bus pulls away from the curb. Once it's out of sight I turn around. The rest of the families are comforting each other as they've known each other since the battalion was formed but I only met them last night. I sigh and walk towards Reagan's car. I open the door and hop in. I look to the spot where she was sitting ten minutes ago and see that there's a note on the seat. I pick it up and start reading Reagan's immaculate handwriting.
'Skywalker: I take it that you have found this note. I don't want you to feel sad. I know it will be hard being apart and each day you'll worry about me but I need you to be happy. I'm not telling you not to be a little sad or worried, just to remember that I'm thrilled to be doing something for my country. I promise that I'll stay safe, and if something does happen, I'll hold on for you. Trust me; it was hard losing you once, so I'm not losing you again. I don't want you to try and be happy; I want you to be happy. Remember: do or do not, there is no try. ;) Please take care of yourself. I'll video chat as much as much as I can and write if I can't Skype. I'll see you soon! –Rae <3'
A lone tear streams down my face. I fold the note up and put it in my jean pocket. Then I pull out of the parking lot and start the drive back to Red Deer.
---Reagan's POV---
The plane lands and we grab our packs. I put on my cap and head out. We walk to the large helicopter and climb in. We all take a seat. I put my cap in my backpack and unclip my helmet. I put it on and tighten the strap. Everyone else does the same.
Soon we're over the spot where we'll be dropping out of the helicopter. We sling our guns onto our backs and tie ropes to ourselves and onto the hooks in the helicopter. We all lower ourselves down to the ground. Everyone unties themselves and soon all of the ropes are untied from the helicopter.
As the helicopter flies away we bundle our ropes and put them back in our packs. We swing our guns back around and hold them. Then we start our first day in Iraq.
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An Ocean Between Us (L.H.)
FanfictionLuke and Reagan were inseparable after that first day in Grade 5. But then he moved back to Sydney and she didn't hear from him again. That is until they bumped into each other one warm autumn day. They are inseparable once again but then she has to...
