River Greecek, Taranous- 3096 AD
"Jericho watch out!" I screamed for Jericho to move out way! He jumped and twisted in the air when the grenade exploded near him. I radioed him through the comms, "Jericho are you alright?" "I'm fine." He radioed back. Jericho and I had been together since we met 15 years ago. Our squad was pushing past the River Greecek, when an enemy squadron ambushed us. We've been pinned down for nearly 3 hours. Jericho found a radio and called for air support. Two seconds later, four Dual Dragons came out of burst-speed. I threw a flare at the enemy positions. A hail of rounds came raining down on the enemy troops. Dust was kicked up from the rounds hitting the dirt and the enemies falling. We scanned for any lifeforms across the river. Nothing on that side of the river was left standing. Jericho radioed the Dual Dragons, "Good hits!"
We arrived from the patrol at 6:00 A.M. Taranous time. I went to my quarters with Jericho. I fell into my bed and cried. Jericho came over and sat down next to me. I turned and looked at him. He understood why I was in such a state. Without words he kissed me. It was a deep and passionate kiss. Full of the love he felt for me and the care that was inside. I pulled away though. It wasn't that I didn't love him, it was just… I couldn't. I went and showered then dressed in my leisure uniform and went to sleep.