A Blog that Lies

“Don’t worry this neighborhood is one of the safest in Baghdad. If I remember correctly, this neighborhood hasn’t been even touched.” The corporal tried to comfort a new troop that just joined their division.
“And don’t forget, I’ve got your back if anything happens.”
Joe gave a weak smile. It was his first time on patrol and there was a sick feeling in his stomach. It might have been from his food, but he was pretty sure that it was from the nervousness caused by the fact that he could be attacked any second.
“Just walk around and look for suspicious behavior. If there is an attack, innocent bystanders come first.” The corporal commanded.
Walking around, Joe felt it wasn’t that bad after all. The civilians actually enjoyed the security that they were getting, unlike the media’s portrayal. He was just giving a little boy a lollipop, when he noticed three identical trucks pull up.
“Corporal!” Joe pointed to the trucks.
This was definitely suspicious behavior. The whole division moved up towards the truck guns drawn.
“We’re going to need to see some identification!” The corporal yelled keeping his distance.
One of the men got out empty handed. He glared back at the troops and spat on the ground. He nodded slightly, and then out of nowhere a huge blast was directed at the troops.
“Back up! Rocket Launcher! Find protection!”
Innocent bystanders first. Joe ran up to grab the little boy still sucking on the lollipop.
“What are you doing Joe? Watch out!”
A rocket was fired right at them. Joe jumped right in time behind a rock. All three trucks had rocket launchers, and countless rockets were fired at innocent civilians. All chaos broke loose. There were babies without parents crying, everyone was running frantically, and there were several bodies that lie in the street.
Joe fired at many rounds at the driver, but the truck’s armor was being a pain. Suddenly, no more rockets were deployed. Silence continued, as they apparently ran out of ammo. The three trucks started coming towards the division.
“They’re suicide bombers! Pull back! Pull back!”
Joe grabbed the boy, but then he felt sharp pain when he tried to move. He looked down to see his leg full of blood.
“Go on, leave without me.” He instructed to the boy.
The boy seemed to understand, and ran back to his village.
“Joe, I’m coming!” The corporal yelled.
“No it’s too late! Go!”
The corporal didn’t listen. He ran towards Joe, but he was too late. The truck had already advanced closed enough to self destruct.
“You didn’t have to die in vain.” Joe was in awe at his selfless corporal.
“At least we will die in honor.”
The corporal said giving a calm look. Joe took his last breath as the truck blew up dissolving both Joe and his corporal into nothing.

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