Brave and bold, Oscar stood wearing his military uniform. His helmet suited his dark hair. Dog tags swung back and forth and reflected like his attractive brown eyes. He didn’t forget what he admired most, a rifle. He looked at it closely, checking and re-checking all parts. “This is it, the beginning of my new life,” Oscar whispered to himself. He clambered aboard the ship, waving to his family. The ship lurched and left. It overflowed with mostly eighteen and nineteen year olds. There were a lot of mixed reactions, some were unhappy, excited, worried, bored, frustrated, or shy. But the utmost emotion was, fear. Unexpectedly, Oscar thought of his family. He prayed that whatever happened to him, didn’t harm them. He reminded himself that they were the reason he was doing this. “Ok, lets go soldiers. Remember, you’re not only fighting for yourself, but you’re fighting for your country and your loved ones. Now GO GO GO!” …show more content…
He couldn’t believe how many lifeless bodies were lying on the soft sand, getting stomped on by other soldiers. He forced himself to get back into the violent war. Oscar ran, avoiding as many bombs as he could. He felt his bruises and cuts crawling with unknown parasites, but he could do nothing about those so carried on. He glanced at the top of the mountain, “Whew!” Oscar overheard a soldier saying “I’m terrified, someone help me!” Oscar replied, “Don’t be afraid, remember who you are fighting for mate!” The soldier nodded, “My name is Andrew, by the way. Now let’s go!” They both set off, climbing the steep hill. Oscar tried his best not to get hit by any bullet. “This is impossible!” screamed Oscar. “Nothing’s impossible! Just keep thinking about who you’re fighting for, like you told me!” Oscar smiled stubbornly. He looked up, an enemy pointed his rifle straight at his temple. Oscar spoke for the last time “Andrew, tell my family I love them! I believe in you!” Andrew screeched