• The Arrival
    (Chapter 3)

    As we made our journey to the location, the soldier introduced himself.
    "My name is Sgt. Slade Helfmen Payne, Sgt. Payne for short. I am a Grade two drill Sgt. I will be instructing you to the bone! If you question my authority, I will ground yo a** to the ground! Is that clear maggots?! At once, we all said "Sir yes sir!" The road was bumpy, but we didn't mind. A few men bought cards, phones, ( phones were taken up immediately ) and other stuff that keeps them company. Me, I bought my journal, to write to my friends and family. Finally, we got to a boot camp where training soldiers were everywhere. We came to a stop and all got off. First, there was a huge barber shop, where hair was cutted immediately, then there was a place where we all stood in a sideways line, hands behind our back, and eyes were looking forward, then the drill Sgt. { Slade } yelled in our faces telling us to introduce our ourselves. After that, we went through obstacle courses, lunch, ( yuck! ) and some final sleep. ( For 3 hours.. )
    "This has been a day of hell."Gron said on the top bunk. "Lets just try and get some sleep, we'll need it." I said turning sideways on the springed bed. "Could y'all two shut up?" A man said trying to get some sleep. I just sighed and closed my eyes.

    Londro A.Sokodu