Guys this was my first FanFic ever. This first chapter is a bit slow, no action. However it will pick up soon. Definitely the next chapter will have much more action. Please R&R. Thanks.

Jared's thoughts are in italics by the way and I bolded dialogue. Tell me if you guys have any suggestions or comments please.

Time to Meet the Squad

The sun rose in the sky creating a yellowy orangey hue against the light blue sky. Jared looked up. It was one of the first beautiful mornings he had seen in Sera for a long time. He followed the other COG soldiers as they boarded the trucks threat were heading to Jacinto, the last haven for the human race. He pulled himself up into the caravan. He sat on the side of vehicle staring out as the transport took off. He was a new recruit right out of the reserve. Fighting had escalated throughout Sera. Locusts were now invading more and more human cities. They were getting braver, taking more risks and reaping the rewards. They were quickly destroying the COG army and all remnants of the human race.

Jared wiped his face with his hand. He ruffled up his bushy brown hair. His mask was making him feel stifled. He held it in his hand. All the helmets were the same, all showing unity. It made him feel like he was unimportant, insignificant. He didn't know why but that's just he felt about it all. He put back on his helmet, looking through the blue lens. They arrived at the COG army headquarters in Jacinto. He jumped out of the caravan as the other new recruits did as well. They all stood there, not knowing what to do.

A burly man much taller than Jared pushed his way through the crowd. His thick brown beard and moustache stood out from the rest of the soldiers who wore their helmets. He was however bald but was well built, his muscles showing through his armour. His lancer was being rested on his shoulder with his right hand holding up. He used his left hand to push the grunts out of the way.

"I'm looking for Jared Germer," the man calmly stated.

Jared, upon hearing his name rushed to the man and quickly saluted out of authority. He had read it in the COG manual he was given at Orientation. He had read that manual back to front, wanting to be prepared to go to war.

"Jared Germer at your service sir," Jared stated, having to look up at the tall bulky leader. The man's caucasian complexion was the same as Jared's.

"Right then, you are my new recruit then. " The man signalled for the young soldier to follow him. The gruff man pushed his way through the young recruits who were meeting their new squads. "The name's Gruff by the way, Reynard Gruff. But just call me Gruff." Gruff's voice was commanding and powerful just as his appearance looked. It looked like Jared got one war hardened leader.

"Nice to meet you sir," Jared replied, while he trailed behind Gruff as they continued walking. The street was filled with tanks, soldiers and weapons. It looked like everyone was preparing for a battle. Jared wondered how long it would be until he got into a real battle. A part of him yearned for it but another was terrified. He wasn't sure if he could kill something or some- His trail of thought was cut off when Gruff stopped abruptly at some crates.

"Alright then, guys this is Jared. He's the new recruit to our squad," Gruff told two soldiers who were relaxing at the crates. Jared just nodded to his now fellow comrades. "That's Leonard Tuftsky over there and the young lady is Jessica Bradbury. We are now your team mates so your life is in our hands and vice versa or whatever, something like that. Ha-ha-ha. Alright chaps, I'm going to speak to Colonel Hoffman to finalize our mission. You guys get acquainted." Gruff then left laughing about his little joke h had made.

Jared looked at his new squad mates. Jessica was about his height and was stunningly beautiful. Her skin was a fair brown which was complemented by her stylishly cut black hair. It wasn't long thought, it only reached her shoulders. Her piercing grey eyes caught him looking at her and he turned away, out of his shy nature. Leonard wore a pair of white and black goggles on his head. His hair was short like he had just gotten a haircut. He had an ordinary face except for a deep scar that ran across part of his cheek. He was listening to music, and Jared thought it best not to disturb him.

"Hey Jared, I'm Jessica as well Gruff said. But just call me Jess. Over there, Leonard just call him Leo. You'll get to know him soon. He doesn't talk much. So how come you're in the army?" Jess asked as she walked up to Jared to chat.

"Oh hey," Jared stuttered. "Well I was training in the reserves and for the last two months, they were speeding up our training for us to be assigned to new squads. They didn't really mention why though. I believe the Chairman and Colonel have something big planned. Hopefully it doesn't get us all killed ha-ha. Well I just joined right out of college with my buddies cause we thought it would be fun. However they dropped out after a couple of weeks. I didn't really mind and well I needed a place to stay after the locust raided my old hometown and completely destroyed it. How 'bout you? Why are you in this hell hole?"

Jess was somewhat taken back from his openness. She had never met a new recruit with such an open personality. "Well my bro and I joined up a while back right out of college as well. When he died a year ago I made an oath to stay in the COG and kill those damn Locusts," Jess quietly stated. Jared could see a little bit of sadness in the statement and could swear he saw Jess tear up a bit.

"Alright then guys, Hoffman is sending us to the little City of Ios. There's a professor of some sorts held up in a scientific compound there, basic rescue mission. The place is crawling with Locusts though. But, hey it wouldn't be any fun without 'em right? So let's move out," Gruff ordered, his figure looking menacing. "We'll get dropped off a few yards south of the city from a Caravan that's headed to Landown." Gruff looked around, the midday sun causing him to shield his eyes from the bright sunlight. "Aha there it is. Come on Eagle Squad, let's move."

Gruff headed out in the direction of the caravan. Jess followed behind him, pulling Jared by his hand to follow and shouting to Leo to do the same.

Eagle Squad eh? Nice name. Looks like I got a good group. First mission is a rescue one? Hmm couldn't ask for a more dangerous one. Crawling with locusts. Wonder if I'll kill one?

Gruff hopped up in the back of the caravan followed by Jess then Jared. Lastly Leo finally came up. He slumped down on the long bench like seats and sighed. He removed his earplugs from his ears and looked around quizzically at Jared. "Um guys…..who is that?"

"Ha-ha," Gruff laughed. "Welcome to Eagle Squad Jared!"

The caravan then took off, heading to Ios.