Disclaimer: I do not own Todd Blackburn or Black Hawk Down. They're owned by people, whom I don't know, but that's okay. I do own this fan fic idea and Danielle Ashton. Don't take them or I'll hurt you.

Author's Note: This is my first Black Hawk Down fan fic. Please be kind in your reviews/flames. Thanks! Also, this is the revised chapter. I will be continuing to revise the other three chapters sometime soon. More detailing and everything. Sorry it took me so long, but I've been super busy with everything else in life. Enjoy.

Todd Blackburn was a tall, handsome young man with black hair, dark brown eyes, and olive skin. He was also your average eighteen-year-old. He had graduated from high school last year. Having skipped a grade back in middle school, he had to wait a year before he could finally become a Ranger, his dream ever since he was ten.

He stood inside his room, staring out the window at the Florida sunrise over the ocean. All of his things were packed to go to Somalia and he would be heading to the airport in an hour. This is what he had always wanted to do. Fight for America and join the Rangers. But he was going to miss Florida all the same. He had spent his whole life there and it felt like he was leaving behind a piece of him.

Just think about what you'll be doing in Somalia. Living out your dreams. Stop with all the doubts.

His girlfriend, Danielle Ashton, came in and stood beside him, her arms crossed. Danielle was slightly short at only five foot five with waist length blonde hair, emerald eyes, and pale skin with freckles across her nose. She had started to live with Todd that year because her mother had died in a car accident and her dad had left years ago.

He turned and looked at her. She seemed to be thinking, debating on whether or not to tell him something. Todd smiled because she looked so beautiful when she was all confused. In a month, she would be graduating high school and he was planning on proposing to her then. He continued to watch her and she spoke up.

"You really are leaving," she said, tears forming in the corners of her eyes, "aren't you?"

"Yes. I am."

He turned back to staring at the sunrise through the window. She was going to put up a fight. She hadn't wanted him to leave after all.

Danielle looked up at him, tears streaming down her face. She had thought it all a joke up until now. How could he leave her here? No, not now. What was she going to do? She hadn't told him yet about her secret, but by the look on his face it wasn't going to change her mind. She looked down at the ground, tears starting to stream down her face.

"It's not goodbye."

"You don't know that. What if I never see you again? How will I be able to go on?"

Todd smiled, looked at her, and then walked over, embracing her in a hug. She began to sob. She had known him for seven years, dated him for four. He said he would come back, but it felt wrong. Something was wrong, but Danielle couldn't put her finger on it.

"Shush. It's all right baby girl. I'm here and always will be. I'm always with you, in your heart. And you're always with me."

Danielle began to calm down. Todd had already made up his mind and there was no looking back. She looked up at him, her hands on his chest, his arms wrapped around her waist. They looked into each other's eyes, as the sun raised higher into the sky, its rays of light falling through the window onto the couple. Todd couldn't take it any longer. She was hiding something and he just had to know.

"Danielle. Is something bothering you?"

"Other than you leaving, no."

"You're hiding something. What is it?"

Danielle closed her eyes, placed her head on the cushion of his neck, and took a deep breath. How could she begin to explain?

"I'm pregnant."

Todd blinked a few times and drew her closer to him.

No wonder she didn't want me to leave. I'll be back though. Nothing's going to happen to me.

"Three weeks. You're the father."

"I'll be back. We'll take care of our child together. Don't worry. I swear I'll come back in one piece."

They stood there, leaning into each other, praying to God. A few minutes later, they pulled apart, Danielle trembling from sadness and Todd trying to be strong for her. Danielle rubbed her arms as Todd picked up his bag. They turned and went to the airport to wait for Todd's plane to arrive. They sat at his terminal and just talked while they waited. When Todd's plane arrived, they stood up and they kissed for a few minutes. Todd broke away and looked in Danielle's eyes.

"I'll be home at five, right on time for dinner."

She couldn't help, but smile. Maybe things would be all right. Todd turned and waved before boarding his plane. His stomach gave a flop as he sat down and the plane took off. He smiled a bit, feeling a little nervous for the first time.

Here goes nothing!

Author's Note: What do you think? Is it better now or then? I'll try to finish the other chapters later. Enjoy!