This is the first chapter of Lives Anew. The song featured is 'I'm Already There', by Lonestar. There are no celebrity appearances, but don't worry. That's for the next chapter.
One lone soldier sat on his bed, contemplating his future. His stuff was packed and ready, but he had one last thing he wanted to do before he went.
He called her on the road from a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say, "I love you one" more time
But when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughin' in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
Said, "Daddy when you comin' home?"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
"I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know, I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there."
She got back on the phone
Said, "I really miss you darlin'
Don't worry about the kids they'll be alright
Wish I was in your arms, lyin' right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyes"
I'm already there
Don't make a sound
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shinin' down
I'm the whisper in the windA
nd I'll be there 'til the end
Can you feel the love that we share?
Oh I'm already there
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there 'til the end
Can you feel the love that we share?
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already there."
He hung up the phone right there. He couldn't dwell on them. 'Not now, anyways.' He thought, grimly. With enough luck, he'd come back home safe and sound. He took his gear and headed outside. One of his buddies was waiting for him, in the car. "Well, it took you long enough, Jack." His pal, Nick, said smirking. "What were you doing? Directing a board meeting."
Jack just rolled his eyes. He could be like that sometimes. "Nah, just giving the family one last call." He said. He put all his gear into the back, and then sat himself down in the shotgun seat.
"Ahh, don't say it like that." Nick said. "You'll see them again. How bad can those rebels be?" He then started the car and drove to the army base.
(1 Month later, outside Goldenrod City, Johto)
The armored cars rolled on the abandoned highway. Jack sat in the middle, holding a letter from his family, for good luck. "Alright." The captain shouted. "The rebels are making their way to Goldenrod City. From our intelligence, they want to use it as a base of operations. In doing so, they would cut off Johto's major supply lines. This will give them the power to try and take over Johto. We can't have that, now can we? Our objective is to hold them off for as long as possible. Do you hear me? Not one, I repeat, not one of those sorry bastards shall enter into the city. Is that clear?" "Yes, sir." Was the reply. "Good, we will be arriving at our destination shortly. Don't worry. We have plenty of…" Just then, there was a loud explosion. The vehicle seemed to crash into something, jerking the soldiers out of their seats. "Guess this is our stop boys." The captain said, getting up. "What are you waiting for? An invitation. Move it. Move it." The soldiers hurried out of the vehicle. A few of the guys getting out got shot.
Jack was fortunate. Not many were. When he got out, the guy in front of him took a bullet to the head, spraying blood and bits of brain all over his face. He wiped it away and ran for some cover, which was in the form of a road side ditch.
Nick hurried over next to him. "Damn rebels." He said, spitting onto the ground. "They just couldn't wait for a brawl."
"Well, we'll give them one to remember." Jack said, cocking his rifle. Nick smirked and nodded.
Just then, one rebel came running past them, not noticing either of the two. Nick took his shotgun and let loose into the enemy. He went flying from the impact. "Looks like we're going to have to move." He said, running toward the forest. Jack followed. A few mortars came flying over their heads, but they were lucky enough that they missed. They finally stopped and hid behind a couple of thick trees.
"Do you think the other's made it out okay?" Jack said.
Suddenly, the captain came flying in between the trees. He landed with a heavy thud. The lower half of his legs were gone and he had several gashes on his chest. "Does that answer your question?" Nick shot at him. They could both see that the captain was still breathing, even though he had terrible injuries. Nick tried to grab him, but the moment he got from behind the tree, a bullet made contact with his arm. He tripped and fell, clutching his arm.
"Nick, don't move." Jack said.
"Oh, you worry too much." Nick said. "It was only a lucky shot." He started to get up.
"I said, don't move." Jack shouted, but Nick ignored him. He then took a bullet into his chest. His body crashed to the ground, forever still.
"Nick." Jack yelled. 'I told him not to move.' He thought. He broke cover and tried to reach his friend, but leg was ripped open by enemy fire. He landed right behind the Captain's body. Jack checked. He was already dead. He peeked over at Nick. He wasn't moving a muscle. Jack closed his eyes to mourn his friend. He had to open them up again, as he heard some of the rebels coming. He raised his rifle and fired at the first one, who came sagging down onto the captain's corpse. Another came, but his body sagged to the ground, dead. Jack got the next couple the same way, hiding behind the captain's body. Then, he saw a rebel tank. 'Please pass by.' He prayed. Luck wasn't on his side. The tank stopped in its tracks and moved its muzzle in his direction. Jack sighed, recalling all his time with his family. Oh, how he wished he could spend just one more day with them. 'Sometimes,' He thought, as the tank's muzzle got a lock on him. 'Life just isn't fair.' The tank fired.
I hoped you like it. Send in your reviews. I still haven't decided who or what the starter is going to be. To which the next chapter shall have. I'd like your ideas on future characters.