| Jan. 9th, 2005 @ 01:13 am Capricorn 12, 2105 23:10 hours |
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Lee is alive.
That is the foremost thought in my mind. Five hours ago I though I had lost my best friend, and I nearly lost him again a little more than an hour ago, but I refused to let that happen. As I lay here, the events of the last few hours play over in my mind.
When I heard his voice from under that viper, Lords I thought I was hallucinating... then I slid out and there he was, blue eyes smilin... I hated that only an hour later I would have to crush that smile, but I couldn't have him go on hating his father for something I was responsible for. It was my mistake that cost him his brother... my fiance... and the Old Man his son. Both of his sons in a way... Maybe someday i will be able to explain thigns to him better, but I woudl rather him hate me, just in case I didn't make it back from that recon... but I did...
And not even an hour later, we were in combat again. This time I felt the rush... the initial shock and fear of that first dogfight was gone, and this time it was game on... If the Old Man hadn't got my attention... well.. I don't want to think about that now. Thats when Lee ordered me to leave him behind. No frakkin way was I obeying that order. It was a risky move, and I can tell now that i'm going to pay for it wit more than a few bruises from the impact, but I managed to hook his viper and bring him home just in time for the jump... he is alive.
But so many are gone... Less than an hour ago, we walked out of the memorial service for over a hundred of our fallen... and that was just from Galactica. The Old Man left the crew with a shred of hope, the legend of Earth. Do I beleive it? Maybe some of it, but I've played cards against the Old Man and I know when he's bluffing, no matter how cool he plays it. I could see in Lee's eyes that he knew too... but the rest.. they beleive and it gives hope, which is something we can all use... |
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