I ran out of funny and I can't think of any Jet Grind Radio fics at the moment, so I thought I'd write a little something about the brave little gray squirrels of "Colors" and "Total War". Why not, after all, I'm obsessed with the War games.
Souls and Soldier Squirrels
Axel stood before the mirror, dressed in his combat attire. Tomorrow morning he was to be shipped off to the military camp to begin his training. This was his last day at home and he missed it already. He was a young squirrel, only 19, but he was more than ready to give his life to protect his country, and his mother.
Axel couldn't stand to see his mother now. She was upset as it was. Her son, he only son, her only child to be precise, was going to fight in a war against the Tediz. Many soldiers had already died and the last assault would be their final chance at victory, but Axel didn't let that scare him. He was doing what he had to do, but he hated the thought of leaving his poor mother all alone.
When Axel was very little, his good-for-nothing father abandon him and his mother. Not that he minded too much. His father was an abusive alcoholic bastard and when he left it was both the best and worst day of his life. His mother was heart broken when it happened for some reason. Even though he would get drunk off his arse almost every night and then beat Axel and his mother until they were begging for mercy, she still loved him and hoped that he would change his ways. That hope disappeared the day he left.
"I am a better man than he ever will be." Axel whispered as he continued to examine his reflection. "I won't let you down, mom." He took a deep breath and reached for the doorknob. He knew very well that his mother was in the other room, probably crying her eyes out. He needed to be there for her, but he couldn't stay there forever. That just killed him. What he feared more than his own death was his mother's reaction when she received that flag in the mail. He couldn't stand the thought of it. Still, he had to be there for her. This could very well be the last time they saw each other and he wasn't about to let that chance go for granted.
He slowly allowed his paw to turn the doorknob. The door creaked slightly as he pushed it open. His mother was sitting on the couch, not even facing him, her eyes red and puffy from crying. She held a handkerchief to her nose and sniffled silently. The very sight of her nearly brought tears to Axel's eyes, but he fought to keep them back. He took a step forward and, as his combat boots made marks in the carpet, approached his mother. She looked up at him when she felt his paw against her back. "Mother," The words barely made it out of his mouth as he only moved his lips slightly. She sniffled slightly, then lunged forward into her son's embrace. Her salty tears stained his uniform as he rubbed her back soothingly. "I'm sorry, I have to do this." He whispered into her ear. "I know, I know." She replied, her voice muffled by his shoulder. "I just can't stand the thought of losing you."
"I don't want to promise anything," Axel began as his mother's sobs began to subside. "I don't want to break any promises I make, so I can't promise you I'll return, however, I will promise you one thing. I'll fight as hard as I can, and I'll go down fighting if I have to." His tail drooped to the floor as he finished that last sentence. Go down fighting, I probably shouldn't have said that. Still, his words comforted his mother slightly as she hugged him tightly, not wanting to let go, but knowing she had to. She slowly removed her face from his chest and held on to his shoulders. "You've grown up so much," she said as she looked him over. "I'm so proud of you." Axel smiled and gently removed her hands from his shoulders. "I'm going to miss you."
His mother brought her paw to his face and stroked it gently. "Please be careful, my baby." He placed his hand on top of hers and pressed it gently. "I will, mother, I will."
To be continued…..
Okay, that was sort of lame, but it's only the beginning! It'll get better, trust me. I'm not very good at these heart-warming parts, but it's not too bad if I do say so myself. Please review and no flames!
