Author's Note: Hi everyone I am HB8301 and I am writing a fan fiction along with the help of my partner and the ever lovely TinyDancer365 featuring the very yummy Joseph Morgan, Ian Somerhalder and some OC's of mine.
Disclaimer:I own nothing of The Vampire Diaries show or book series. I only own my OC's.
Sakura's Bio:
Hair Color: Straight, Silky, waist-length Charcoal Black Hair
Eye Color: Aquamarine Colored or Amethyst Colored (have not decided yet)
Height: 5'4
Weight: 120 (Small but fit)
Age: Early to Mid-20's
Other: The US Marine Corp symbol tattooed on her inner right wrist, the Chinese symbol of Serenity of the back her neck, the Japanese Kanji symbol for Love, Ai, tattooed right above her left between her breasts right where heart is, black Angel wings tattooed all down her shoulder blades.
Sakura's Son Bio:
William "Liam" Michael Knight Bio's
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Greyish-Blue
Age: 3 going 4 (Still deciding)
Iraq
"Ok guy's great job! Get some grub, and be ready, at 0900 maybe sooner" I complimented my squad as we were returning from a rigorous run.
"Yes Captain!" They replied as they saluted me before walking away to the Mess Hall. I walked back to my bunk and was taking off both my helmet and sunglasses when I heard.
"Knight! General needs you." A passing Major said.
"Sir! Yes Sir!" I replied as I walked to General Kincaid's office. As I walked into the General's office, I immediately saluted him. "Captain Knight reporting for duty sir."
"At Ease Captain, take a seat." I nodded and took a sat in the chair opposite his desk. The General had turned his back to me and was now thumbing through a file cabinet. He pulled out a folder and made his way back over to lean on his desk. "Sakura, do you know what this is?" He asked as he waved the folder in the air.
"Don't know Viktor. I'll take a wild ass guess that it's my service record?" I grinned widely and he gave me the same kind of grin back before making his way around his desk and sat back into his chair.
"Yep, Sakura we need to talk."
I have known General Viktor Kincaid all my life from the first step I took, till now. He was like the father I never had, until I met my brother. I leaned back into my chair and tensed up a little. What could he possibly have to talk to me about? As far as I knew I didn't do anything wrong.
"Oh hell, what did I do this time, Vik?" I asked with a huff.
"You did nothing Sak. Your record shows that your squad and you are the finest Marines one this base that I could ask ever for." So far what he was telling me sounded good, but I could tell that he was beating around the bush.
"Vik quit bull shitting me. You don't call me in here just to kiss my ass." I crossed my arms in front my chest as I waited patiently. He observed me with a little smile and shook his head in amusement.
"Just like your old man, God rest his soul." Vik chuckled. "No, I came in here to give you this." He popped open a drawer on his desk and reached in, grabbing a manila envelope and handed it to me. "Go ahead, Sak. Read it, and then I'll explain everything" I held the folder in my hands and eyed it hesitantly before opening it and pulling out a letter. My eyes scanned over the words slowly as if I was analyzing each and every character on the page. After getting through it once, I re-read the letter again and again. It seemed like I was on the hundredth read, before Viktor, cleared his throat. "Sakurka?" I was so out of it that I hadn't heard him calling my name. I slowly raised my head to look at him.
"Is this legit? I mean can this happen?" I asked and he nodded.
"Sakura, this is the real deal. You've been an outstanding Marine and you are being credited for all the sacrifices you have made. You were an inspirational leader to your squad and the base. You deserve this." The letter also explained that I was to receive not only The Purple Heart but the highest medial of all The Medal Of Honor and my retiring rank as a Colonel. Me a Colonel? Holy crap! I was overjoyed hearing the news and the best part of it was that I was ordered to return home effective immediately.
I lifted my eyes at my General. "Vik I can't…" I started. I was so happy that I'd be able to go home, but my squad was my second family. I'd miss them a lot if I was to leave.
"No butts, young lady. That letter and rank right there in your hand is from The President of The United States." He came from around his desk and knelt in front of me. "Sak, its time you did what you set out to do. I know that your Dad was the best damn Marine and a bloody hero. You need this fresh start for that son of yours and we both know that your Dad would have wanted you to do more with your life. You have a three year old son who needs his mother and a brother who needs his baby sister." I smiled at the memory of my baby boy and my older brother. They were the ones I missed the most. "You've got your whole life ahead of you, Sakura. You are still young and beautiful. Apply yourself in the world and maybe fall in love and get married." I rolled my eyes and snorted. Me? Getting married? Nah! My priorities had always been my son and my family.
"I hate when you talk this shit Vik. You sound like my old man." I smirked and he smiled as he stood up and so did I. He saluted me as I saluted him right back.
"Well then Colonel Knight, you best get a move on." Vik said proudly and I hugged him. His arms wrapped around me and he gave me a kiss on the top of my head. "I'm proud of you kiddo, always and forever." He whispered and I nodded against this shoulder.
"Love you to Uncle Vik." I smiled and I made my way to gather my things and say goodbye to my squad, but Vik stopped me.
"You better keep us all updated, don't make me put you in the hurt locker." I grinned at his playful threat and I left his office. Saying goodbye to the members of my squad was emotional and they were not happy that I was leaving, but they knew that my son needed his mother.
Later on while packing my things, some pictures and dog tags fell onto the floor. The first photo was of my Dad in his Marine Dress Blues picture that I had with me before I joined. I ran my fingers over the ridges in of his dog tags. The second picture was of the father of my little boy, Han. I felt an overwhelming cloud of sadness loom over me as I quickly wiped a tear from my eye. Han and I met in High School, I was a freshman and he was a senior. I was head over heels for him and we fell in love quickly. Han and I both enlisted to the Marines, but I found out I was pregnant with Han's child so I was brought back to the States till I could figure out who was going to take care of Liam, my older brother and our family. I wanted Han there but he was ordered to stay and he missed the birth of our son. A couple of weeks after Liam's birth, I had made several failed attempts get a hold of Han, but then I received news that would change my life forever. His squad had been ambushed and half of the lives of his squad were saved. Han, being the stubborn one, had to make sure that everyone was safe and died from a gunshot to the head. My world came crashing down around me. It was a blow that I never thought I'd be able to recover from, but with the support of my family, I slowly recovered. After a lot of thinking I decided to head back overseas and continue my service to my country. I left Liam in my family and my older brother's care and since then I never looked back. I sighed and stroked Han's cheek, wishing he could still be with me.
"I miss you so much and I am going home to our son Han." I whispered to the photo. "I'll finally get to be the mother he deserves. I swear it." I kissed the picture and stored it in my inner jacket pocket. A passing Marine cleared his throat and I looked up in the doorway. "Yes?" I asked while double checking that I packed all my belongings.
"Colonel, the transport is ready ma'am." He said stiffly.
"Thank you…" I groped for his name since I hadn't seen him around.
"Lance Corporal Thomas ma'am." He saluted and I gave him a strong salute back.
"Thank you Thomas. I'm ready." I said as I gathered my bags.
"Semper Fi Colonel." Thomas stated as he held the door open for me. I smiled gratefully as I walked by him. "OOHH RAHH!"
I was twirling my waist length black curls in my fingers nervously as I looked at the first class window of the airplane. I could not believe it. I was going home! After five to six years of being gone I was finally going home to my two favorite boys. In the time of my absence, my older brother was a big TV Star and my little man was three and going to be four in a few months. I took out my last letter from my big brother and the latest picture of my two boys and I couldn't help but feel left out. I smiled seeing Liam's big smile and my brother was in a crouching position as he held his nephew close to his body. Liam was waving to the camera while making a goofy face that only he could pull off. I turned over the photo and re-read the script on the back…
To the bravest, honorable mommy and little sister in the world. We love you and miss you every single day till the day we see you again. Be safe, we love you!
XOXO Always and Forever
Liam and Ian
I smiled and tucked the picture in the inner pocket of my jacket before re-reading the letter that I received a few months back. Even though my squad did have internet and email access, my brother promised me that he would always hand write everything. To Ian, a hand written letter was more sentimental than an email. My brother was great in detail from the day I left till now. I closed my eyes and could see Ian and Liam playing, Ian teaching him to walk and talk. He even taught him how to do his signature smart ass eye smirk that had pretty much mastered and a puppy dog face. I inwardly groaned, "My sweet little boy was becoming his uncle. Oh shit." I thought with both a chuckle and a shake of my head as several of my squad look at me with their eyebrows raised in question. "I will be home soon my loves, I promise." I leaned against the window and closed my eyes, hoping to get a few hours of sleep before going home.
