Hi, everybody! So first of all, thank you for giving this story a chance! I really hope you like it! It's a little bit darker than what I am used to but recently I read one of Michael Morpurgo's books which are all about war and…I guess I got inspired! Oh, and another thing; It will be rated T…if I ever include any violence. Just to be safe…

Also, the whole story will be in Austin's P.O.V If I decide to change, I will write it down. For now, it will be Austin's!

Enjoy&Review!

November 21st 1987, Russia

Dear Ally,

It's only been a few weeks, three actually, since we arrived in Russia. The trip was long but it was way better than the destination.

When we arrived, we had to build trenches so we could hide in them and, well…basically, live.

I have to admit though, I'm already sick of it. The coldness, the pain, the fear…the long sleepless nights when Dez and I stand guard…It's hard. But there is nothing I can do about it. None of us can. And the worst part; it's not even the end. On the contrary; the 3rd World War has just begun.

I remember, back in Miami, at this time of day, we would be out having fun but now…War is a horrible thing Ally, it really is.

You know how people say that love never dies? I think that's true. But the people who love each other…they do die. And that's not fair.

Then again, life isn't fair….

Honestly Ally, I can handle anything they put me through but there is one thing I can't survive…being away from you. It gets harder every day. I want to be with you again. I want to be able to hold you, kiss you, hug you…And I will be able to, after this dreadful war ends. We will be together, I promise.

I almost forgot; Dez wanted you to tell Trish that he misses her, too.

Also Ally, I want to know what's going on with you! How are you? How are mom and our little Jenny? You girls are the thing that keeps me going, the thing that warms me up at night.

Anyway, I have to go now. Officer Powell is calling.

Ally, I want you to remember that I love you, no matter what. I always have and I always will.

Sincerely, your little soldier; Austin.

I sighed as I slipped the letter in the envelope. I kissed it one last time and handed it to our mailman, Jonathan.

He took it and ran off into the night.

I stayed, long after he'd left, watching as the bombs of a distant battle lighted up the night sky. Right at that moment, when I was sitting alone in the cold, I wanted to stay there forever and freeze to death. That would end all the pain and the suffering. But I couldn't. I had to stay strong. For Ally.

So, what did you think? I am not sure whether you will like it or not, but just so you know, if you don't like it, it will be a one-shot. If you do- I will make it into a multi-chap. Tell me if you like it in the reviews! I love you all!