"Daniel Edwards, age 20, Private First Class...hmmmm."
Daniel fidgeted nervously in his seat as his CO grumbled and read over his files. He tried not to look into his commanders eyes and tried instead to focus on his desk, or the gray clouds out the window, just anything so he wouldn't have to look at those eyes as they pierced his body and sized him up. He slowly ran his fingers through his short brown hair and tried to let his eyes wander around the small office.
"Edwards, you've only enlisted for a few years now, why do you suddenly want to transfer to the Gastrea Elimination Force?"
"Well, sir, to be honest I feel like I can really make a difference if I go and help. The rest of the world has been peaceful in recent years and I think we need to direct more of our attention to the Gastrea outbreak. The GEF only has a small amount of members right now and, well, I want to help out as much as I can."
Daniel began to run his fingers through his hair again, it was becoming a habit of his.
"And what about these rumors that Japan itself is producing these Gastrea as a bio weapon to use against the US? That's the main reason that we have so few members on the force so far."
"Sir, to be frank I think that's a load of crap! There's no way that anyone would produce such horrible monsters, they kill every person they see. I can't believe Japan would willingly produce such monstrosities!"
Daniel's commander looked at him with a smile and chuckled.
"That's what I like about you Edwards, you have a very strong sense of justice, but do you think you're even cut out for this job? You're young, and you're inexperienced, like you said, the rest of the world has been peaceful lately, you've never seen any real action."
Daniel sank down in his chair at that last comment, if he couldn't get into the GEF then he wouldn't have any other reason to be in the army, it was really his only reason for joining.
"Well sir I think I'm quite strong for my age a-a-and I have a few recommendations from many of the higher-ups. My uncle has also taught me in martial arts since I was young, I think I'm quite qualified."
"I'm not so sure..." His CO quietly mumbled under his breath.
"Uh, will all due respect sir if Rentaro Satomi could become the head of the Civil Security Corporation at the age of 16 I think I could become a competent soldier!"
"You're no cyborg Edwards! You're a young private with no prior experience, no field training could prepare you for the Gastrea, I know that firsthand!"
"Please sir, you and my uncle were in the same unit together you know how good a soldier he was and he trained me. Just give me a chance to prove myself and you'll see!"
"Daniel, listen.." The CO sighed.
"Sir if I fail then I'll just be dead and you won't have to deal with me anymore!" Daniel got up from his chair and down onto his knees and pleaded with his commander.
After a pause that seemed to last for hours his commander laughed at him again and smiled.
"Heh, Edwards there's just something about you, you've got a spark like none I've seen before, you really are just like your uncle you know that. You get two months and then we'll see how you're progress looks from there." His CO brought a big APPROVED stamp down on his file.
Daniel perked up immediately and almost hugged his commander, but instead settled to just start shaking his hands rapidly.
"Thank you sir, I guarantee you, you won't regret this! Thank you again sir!"
"Alright, alright you're welcome. Now get out of here and get ready, you leave tomorrow morning."
"Yes sir!"
Daniel rushed out of his commander's office and began hastily packing his bags and getting everything he would need. He didn't have much to bring with him really, just a few changes of clothes and his equipment the military gave him. He'd have to eventually get a weapon made from Varanium, the strange metal that can combat Gastrea. Finally, he could be real hero just like his uncle, and all those action movies!
"And the best part of all, I'm going to JAPAN! I wonder what kind of Initiator I'll be assigned, maybe a really cool one, like a dinosaur! Man that would be awesome..."
Daniel went off into his own little world fantasizing about his trip tomorrow, the only left to do now was wait.
Author's Note: So clearly this is the first thing I've written on here, this will just be a test run to gauge what people think of my work. If it kicks off, there will be more! Reviews Welcome.