Hey there Lemonheads! I just wanted to give you a test with the new style I'm going to use. Please please please review and let me know how you like the new style! And fair warning: about 70% of my characters have been changed/removed. But just bear with me. I know what I'm doing.
I think.
Still don't own GUP...
"Jon, target at 2 o'clock. Distance 500 meters."
I could feel the turret rotate as Jon lined up my shot. I grinned despite myself. Jon was the best shot on the team. That poor Tetrarch was about to have a rough time.
"Target locked," Jon confirmed.
"AP up," Sara McNair, our loader, said.
"AP away."
The valley roared with thunder as our 17-pounder discharged its dangerous load. I followed the round as it streaked through the air. It slammed into the side of the Tetrarch, immediately knocking it out. I gave a silent apology to the crew, then changed channels to talk with the rest of my team.
"This is Firefly. Scratch one Tetrarch," I reported. "All tanks are clear to engage. Call back affirmative."
"Achilles One, affirmative."
"Achilles Two, affirmative."
"Churchill CG, affirmative."
Suddenly, a shot rang out from the valley. It was a lower caliber, judging by the sound. That must have been one of the Tetrarchs.
"Achilles One has been knocked out."
"Does anyone have eyes on threat?" I called out.
"Churchill GC, negative."
"Achilles Two, nega-actually, one moment please."
Another thunderous roar rang out as the Achilles fired its 17-pounder cannon.
"Achilles Two, scratch one Tetrarch."
I opened my mouth to respond, but suddenly a shot ricocheted off our frontal armor. I glance around, trying to find the offender. Then our left track was taken off from the other direction. I ducked back into the turret, smirking. Teaming up was a good idea. Unless you only have two tanks left. Now I had an idea where they both were.
"This is Firefly, reporting attack by two threats. Requesting support," I told my team.
It was like I had been hit by a pile of bricks. There was no way I could have been prepared to hear that. I could feel my chest constricting, making it harder to breathe. The panic began to rise within me.
"Why?" I somehow managed to get out.
"Why what, Jack?"
I wanted to scream. I wanted to shout at him until my throat hurt and I couldn't speak anymore. I wanted to be angry.
But I couldn't. Instead, I was hurt. I was numb with shock.
"Why didn't you tell me?" I whispered.
"Because I was scared," Jon replied.
I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes. I didn't want to cry. I shouldn't cry. But I couldn't stop it. Jon was my best friend, after all. I thought we trusted each other. Finding out he kept such a big secret from me, though, nearly broke me. I basically collapsed into the chair behind me.
It was then that I felt arms wrapping around me from behind. Turning my head, I saw Darjeeling resting her head on my shoulder.
This is just a little teaser of what's to come! It may take a while, since I would like to have a couple of chapters ready before I begin to re-upload. Have a good day!