A/N. I do not own PLL! Sorry its been so long since I've posted a Fic! But this is one I'm sure your all going to like! Its going to take a bit of a different direction with their mysterious texter! So, stay tuned and stay faithful...its going to be one hell of a ride :D
Chapter 1: Reunited
"Fields! Get down to the front line right now we've got another man down!" It was Lieutenant Ramirez, whom was laying down round after round of suppressing fire. It was the only way for her to cross the hot-zone without getting hit. Tight grip to her M-16, Emily slid across the asphalt and quickly removed her bag to aid the downed soldier. "Hey...hey! Take it easy your going to be alright" "Son of a bitch! Just get me the hell out of here dammit! I'm not dying in this shit hole!" "Listen, you've got to stop moving so I can stabilize your leg alright, your not dying, not on my watch" Making sure the wound was patched and his leg secured, Emily helped him to his feet and gave a knowing look "Now, lets get out of here"
It was the distinct sound of whistling that made Emily turn her head towards the sky, but there was just no time to react, no time to run, in fact, time was up. The mortar hit about ten feet from both Emily and the wounded she had intended to get to safety. The impact explosion was still enough to knock them both off their feet. A sickening crack echoed in the depths of her mind, dust settling around her, faint footsteps approaching. Panic filled her mind, but no, she wasn't going down without a fight. As the smoke cleared there was an ear shattering scream, several shots fired to the air.
As the bus came to a full stop, tires hissing, Emily had awoken from her deep sleep, head moving about to make sure she was okay, her surroundings clear. With a sigh she stood up, grabbing her green duffel and pulling it over her shoulder. She gave a silent nod towards the bus driver, whom gave her a smile before she stepped off the bus and onto familiar streets. Rosewood. It really had not changed much, not since she left six years ago, right out of High School. Of course her long time friends weren't all that happy to see her go off to the Army, but, it was something they supported. It was something they knew was important to their friend, ever since her father had died on tour, of course back then Emily was still in school. "Oh my god Emily?!" Emily's head turned to see none other than Spencer Hastings, whom was overjoyed to see one of her best friends.
Spencer wrapped her arms around Emily tightly, before pulling back with a smile and of course discreetly wiping a few tears away. "Your really back" She was happy, but then a frown appeared on Spencer's features, she had not realized it was that serious "Was...was it really that bad Em?" Placing a firm hand onto Spencer's shoulder, Emily smiled "Let's not talk about it alright? Not now. Right now all I want is some coffee" With a silent nod, Spencer had walked with Emily down towards the cafe, but once inside Emily laughed lightly "Geeze, where is everyone, its like a ghost town in here" She asked before placing her green duffel down and under one of the booths. Though Emily's question was soon answered when the lights flickered on and several people well known to Emily had shouted in unison "WELCOME HOME!" She visibly tensed for a moment, not being one for surprises, well, not ones she didn't expect.
Both Aria and Hannah had quickly moved to Emily and hugged her tightly for several moments, before letting go. "Whoa, Em, your like super skinny" Hannah laughed, "Better watch it Hannah, she might go G.I Jane on your ass" Aria had laughed. It was then Emily found a sense of happiness, a sense of joy, she was home, reunited with her friends."Emily...is, is that really you?" She froze, not having expected to see her mother, having thought she was at work. Turning around Emily was greeted with a bear-tight hug from her mother. "Thank god, your finally home...I thought I'd never see you again" Pam said, trying to choke back her tears. Letting go Emily looked up to her mother "But I am home mom, and I'm fine okay? So no need to cry" It was a small smile, but a smile none the less, and Pam was thankful for that.
Though Hannah, Spencer and Aria? Just by watching their friend reunite with everyone, and with her own mother, could easily tell, Emily was not the same.
A/N Short chapter I know! But more on the way, things are going to kick up!