Gears of War
By: Harrison Troast
Chapter 1 – Preparations
"Hell no" says Dom as Marcus and him listen to Richard's Speech. Richard was the dictorial leader of the COG. He was explaining how the locusts are killing us in the war. Marcus was staying still, soaking up every word Richard was saying. Dom was amazed how into the speech Marcus was; it almost seemed as if he's enjoying it. Dom looked around, trying to see how the other COG is reacting to this. Dom was never that interested in these speeches, none of the Santiago's were. He looked over at Cole. Dom smiled. He always was interested by that big guy. Cole was mouthing something. Dom tried to read his lips, he couldn't. He only knew it must be something violent about Locusts. He decided to check out what the rest of Alpha squad is doing. Baird kind of looked like he was bored, just like Dom.
"Dom!" Screams Richard Prescott. "Uh… Yes Sir?" says Dom. "Are you paying attention?" said Richard. "Of course!" said Dom. Dom looked around and realized Marcus was frowning. When Dom saw it he looked down in sorrow. Dom looks up to Marcus. He hates to see him disappointed at him. "Well maybe you should keep you eyes locked on me," says Richard. Dom looks down. "Soldier respond," said Richard. "Yes sir" says Dom. "Excellent," Richard stands there for a second, "I guess that's it."
Marcus walks over to Dom and says "What did you do?" I don't know, I was just looking around really," said Dom. "You know you got to pay attention to those," says Marcus. "Sorry Marcus, I have trouble paying attention to that guy," says Dom. "Well, lets forget about that," said Marcus, "we better get some sleep, were getting a new recruit tomorrow." "Really?" Dom says. "Yep, I heard it's another Carmine," said Marcus. "It's a shame of what happened to the last one." "Absolutely, rest in peace Anthony," said Dom.
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"Well, where is he?" says Marcus. Anya replies "Right there." Marcus looks off and looks down. "You mean the one that keeps dropping his lancer?" "Ummmmm Yes" says Anya. "Jesus fucking Christ, that's really him?" said Marcus. "Sadly, yes," said Anya.
"Good Morning everyone," said Dom. "Dom, you still have time to sleep" says Anya. "Ah, its impossible with all this shit moving around," Dom looks over at the new Delta squad member, "Who's he?" Marcus says "The new delta squad member." Dom says "Fuck, I'm getting a bad vibe from this guy" "He kind of looks like Anthony," says Marcus. "Yea, he's only his brother, right?" said Dom. Before Marcus had time to say something, B. Carmine walked over. "Are you Sergeant Fenix?" says B. Carmine. "Yea, you must be the new squad member," says Marcus. "Uhhhhh, Benjamin Carmine reporting for duty, sir," says Ben. "Good to meet you, and I hope your ready," says Marcus. "Oh I am sir, unlike my brother was when that sni-" Dom says "Quiet new guy. This isn't a walk in the park, this is real." "Sorry," says Carmine. "Are you ready?" asks Dom. "well, uh first of all…" says Carmine. "Good" Said Marcus. Then Marcus said, "Were Moving out, lets get those Locust sons of bitches."