The War of 1002

by Fireheart 1945

Side Chapter 3; Letter

Dear Mom and Dad,

The war has taken a better turn since I last wrote. We now have enough soldiers and machines to fight the enemy. Unfortunately, the foe isn't keen on leaving. It's not going to be easy. The enemy has more veterans than we do, and despite their previous losses, they're well dug in. Hopefully, if all goes well, the war will be over soon, but I dare not go into detail with mail that can be intercepted.

I miss home, more than I thought I could. Don't get me wrong, I love being here, but it's not home. And I never thought that, if I ever did manage to come here, that much of my time would be spent killing and thinking up ways to kill other beings. This land was depicted as so peaceful in the show. Things are a bit different, or more than a bit. War isn't entire extinct here, as so many would believe. I've been enthusiastic about beating the snot out of people who invade other countries. In a way, I still am. But taking the life of any sapient being, even if they aren't human, isn't easy, physically, mentally, or spiritually. At the time, I brush off the feeling; it's that or die. But afterward, it hits me. Thank the Lord I am not a drinking man, or else after every battle I'd be a wreck, and risk making other people wrecks, too.

I hate this stupid war. Don't get me wrong; as I said before, I love being here, and I love this place and all the ponies... but I hate the war, and the stupid wretch who started it. Curse the Griffon King and his evil officers. But I have a war to fight. I promised I'd help, and may I be cursed before all men if I do not fulfill my oath to the fullest that I can. Too many have died to quit now.

I love you both, and I hope you both remain safe, at least until I return.

Love,

your son,

James.

Comments

[QPaysTaxes]

Damn, I can't wait for more of this story to come out.

If you want/need a proofreader, I'll do it. I'm getting really bored, and proofreading would occupy a lot of time. Plus, it lets me read the chapter earlier.

[Fireheart 1945]

3982208 (Laughs) I assure, you, I have no intention of discontinuing this story, so please put down that gun you're waving in my face.

[Vailen]

Would like to see his families reaction to the letter's he sends.

[ArchAngelGundam]

Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.

[Fireheart 1945]

3983088 Thanks.

[DrWhooves007]

"War is hell".
William Tecumseh Sherman

"If we don't end war, war will end us."
H. G. Wells

"A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon."
Napoleon Bonaparte

"There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others."
Niccolo Machiavelli

"In peace, sons bury their fathers. In war, fathers bury their sons."
Herodotus

"Patriots always talk of dying for their country and never of killing for their country."
Bertrand Russell

"Only the dead have seen the end of the war."
George Santayana

"The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars."
William Westmoreland

"All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers."
Francois Fenelon

"War would end if the dead could return."
Stanley Baldwin

"War is a game that is played with a smile. If you can't smile, grin. If you can't grin, keep out of the way till you can."
Winston Churchill

"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength."
George Orwell

[Just Sandy]

3985469 the line only the dead have seen the end of war is not from george its from platos