Hey guys…I'm so sorry I haven't uploaded in SO long! The thing is, I was really thinking about this story and how I wanted it to go. But now, I know. So, I am very sad to say that this story is soon coming to an end. Only three chapters are left. This one, and two more. So…in the story, a few years have passed, just so you know. Okay so now…

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March 3rd 1990, Russia

I woke up with a start, wincing as the pain from my wounded shoulder ran through my body. That accident had happened a few days ago, on the battlefield. It was healing now but the pain was still there, as if to remind me about the wound.

"Hey, buddy! Feeling any better?"- Dez's voice rang through the deserted nursery, as he walked in, a small smile on his face.

I slowly stood up, trying to avoid any kind of unnecessary pain.

"Hey, Dez! Yeah…I'm getting better. You look happy…any good news?" – My voice sounded hopeful, just like I was. For the past few days that I had been here, visitors only came with bad news. Right now, I could really use some good ones.

Dez's smile reassured me as he sat down on a chair next to my bed. "Oh, I have good news, alright! So, remember when a few weeks ago, we send some of our soldiers to spy on the Germans? Yeah, well he came back yesterday and said that they're going to attack tonight and that will be their last attack. Officer Powell figured everything out. And to top all of that, numbers are on our side this time. We are about 500 and they…they have 100 people tops. Austin, we're going to win this thing."

He gave me a big smile before walking out and, once again, leaving me alone.

I sat there for a while, trying to take in the news I had just heard. The war was finally coming to an end. After about 3 years of fighting, the pain, the suffering…it was all about to end.

I had to tell Ally.

Getting up, I walked over to the nearest table, tacking a piece of paper and a pen.

Once on my bed again, my hand slightly trembling, I started writing.

Dear Ally,

I have great, no! I have amazing news. You will never believe it.

The war, Ally, the war is going to end. The final battle will be tonight and, we all believe we will win.

So Ally, hopefully, we'll be seeing each other soon. I miss you so much, you have no idea. It's been nearly 3 years after all.

3 years we haven't seen each other. 3 years I haven't been able to touch you, hug you, inhale you scent…

Anyway Ally, this is all I have to tell you…for now anyway. We will talk more when I get back.

Soon to see you again, Austin

That night, I spent a lot of time re-reading the letter, making sure it was perfect. When I was finally left satisfied, I handed it to Jonathan who promised to get it delivered as soon as possible.

I thanked him and watched as he ran off, to who-knows-where.

I felt strangely happy that night, knowing that the war was soon coming to an end was giving me hope.

I was going to see Ally again.

That was all I needed to be happy.

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