Disclaimer: I own nothing. Matt, Amy, and Shane own themselves.

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The bell sounded as a signal that it was time to wake up. Matt was starting to adjust to military hours, though it was a little difficult at first. He rolled off his cot and got ready for the days work. Shane was getting ready right beside him, barely making it out of bed. The two of them reported to the Lt. with the rest of the troop. It was there they were informed they would be going into battle that day.

Combat proved to be as difficult as was anticipated. Matt fired a gun and shot down two Iraqi soldiers. He felt horrible for taking another man's life but knew it wouldn't be the first time he would have to do so. No one from his unit had been killed during the exchange though a few had been injured.

Matt headed into his home for the night and opened the letter he had received earlier that day from Amy. He smiled as he read Amy's first few words, then he noticed to the tear stains on the paper. Matt knew the pain Amy was feeling because he was feeling the same way. Matt pulled out a piece of paper and began writing.

Dear Amy,

Today was our first day in action. It was a little frightening being out there but that's my job for the next few months. Don't worry about me, I'll be alright. But I need you to remember what I told you before I left; be strong, think positive. I don't know how long this war is going to last, but I do know I will be the happiest man in the world when it is over and I get to hold you in my arms again. I can't wait to make you my wife. Please don't cry for me Aims, you know it pains me to see you cry.

Be strong baby Matt

TBC..

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Thank you to everyone who has reviewed so far, I really appreciate it. Sorry these chapters are all so short, but right now they are just moving the story along. There will be some twists and turns later on in the story, it isn't gonna be just Matt and Amy writing letters back and forth to each other the whole time. Like always, I'll try to have more up soon.

~*~*Megan*~*~