Part VIII: Hotel Echo Lima Papa Year 2A Chapter by Scorpious AlphaPart VIII:
Hotel Echo Lima Papa Year 2 2008 I’m sitting in the medical tent, I felt
like total s**t, I must have caught something or something. I’ve been puking my
guts out all morning. Jesse comes in and sits on the bed next to me. “What the
hell do you want now??” Lisa asks, annoyed. “I need to mellow out, I can feel another
anxiety attack coming on.” “You had one. ONE. Now you think any kind
of discomfort is an anxiety attack.” “No, check me out, see for yourself.” She
examines him. “You’re fine, get out.” “Can’t I at least get one pill?” “NO! Get the f**k out!” Jesse huffs as he
gets up and leaves. “I can’t stand him.” “Don’t you, uh, have an obligation?” “Only to care for people who need it, he’s
faking it.” “How can you tell?” “It’s my job to know.” “Yeah, I guess.” “Alright, take these, and I’m gonna ask you
be put on light duty until you feel better.” “Thanks.” “Yeah, whatever, get Jim for me.” “Which Jim?” “Stec.” “Ohhhh... gotcha.” I leave the tent and
find Stec. “Lisa’s looking for you.” “Oh, neat.” He heads into the tent. “What’s
up, Lissy?” Stec says. “Oh, Stec, I need you to get something for
me.” Lisa says. “What’s up?” “I need a hit of acid.” “What makes you think I can find acid?” “Cause you’re you.” “Wow, that backfired.” Just then, Eric
walks in. “Hey baby, you should probably check me for
a hernia.” Eric says. “Get the f**k out Eric.” Lisa says. “Sorry, didn’t realize you had company,
unless, you know, you want us both.” “You’re disgusting.” “Come on, the desert sucks, you can’t tell
me you’re frustrated?” “Not for you.” “Ah, come the f**k on!” “Why don’t you hit on Kait?” “Cause she could probably kick my a*s, have
you seen that girl? She’s huge for a short girl.” “If I give you a couple pills, will you
leave?” “Sure.” “Don’t be expecting this.” “No, I got it.” She hands them to him. “Thanks baby.” “F**k you.” He leaves. “I wish.” He says as he leaves. “Better make it two.” “Got it, I’ll get it on my next trip.” “Thanks, I owe ya.” Gunshots go off
outside, they grab a weapon and head out. “What the hell’s going on?” “Leo ams being an idiot.” Johan says. “Sorry, I needed to fire something, I’m
itching, it’s been too long.” Leo says. Kait walks up to him. “Gimme your gun, you’re on suspension.” She
says. “For how long?” “I’ll let you know once I discuss it with
the MP.” “F**k.” “Well, that was a whole load of nothing.”
Lisa says as she goes back into the tent. “Would you rather do autopsies today?” Stec
asks. “Yeah, no, I guess you’re right about that.” “Don’t worry, I’ll pick you up something
nice.” “Thanks.” “Alright everyone, can I have your
attention?” Kait asks. A blonde girl with glasses is standing next to her. “I’d
like to introduce you to Lieutenant Tiffany Cougle. She is my second in
command, when I am not around, you will take orders from her. Understood?”
Everyone says yes sir all at once. “What in the f**k is happening to this
world?” Jon complains. “What now?” I ask. “You really have to ask? We’re in the
middle of the desert fighting towel heads, a n****r is president, and we have
women in charge of a bunch of mostly guys, it’s f*****g backwards. What’s next,
legal gay marriage on the federal level?” “That would be wonderful.” Jesse says. We
all look at him. “S**t.” “It’s ok, we’re all cool about it, we all
know.” I tell him. “I forget sometimes.” “I ain’t cool with it, I haven’t been, only
reason I don’t say s**t is cause you pick out the best hooch when you guys get
supplies.” “Really? That’s all I’m good for?” “Basically.” “You’re a b*****d!” “I’m an a*****e, it’s what I’m good at.” “At least he admits it.” I say. “I’m heading out for supplies.” Stec tells
us. “I’m coming with you.” Jesse says. “No, not again. Samson, you come with me
this time.” “Sure.” I say. We go into the truck and
head into town. “Why’d you ask me to come with you? Usually Jesse is the one
who goes with you.” “He can’t know my business.” We pull up to
the market. “Here’s the list of supplies and requests, I’ll be back soon. If I’m
not back in an hour, get in and start driving. I know the way back, so I know
what direction to follow you. Drive slow so I can catch up, I mean really
creep.” “Um, ok.” I do the shopping and am about to
head back when Stec catches up to me. “Alright, are we all good to go?” “Yeah, yeah, let’s go.” “Awesome.” We make it back to base, and
everyone gets what they asked for and the supplies get put away. Stec goes into
the medical tent and comes back out. I see Tyler coming back from talking with
Kait. “What’s up?” I ask him. “I wanna go home.” “Why?” “Do I really need a reason? I hate it here.” “What does that have to do with Kait?” “I just asked her if I could leave. She
said no, she said I’m needed here.” “I’m sorry, man.” “Whatever, I guess I’ll deal.” “Eric, Jesse, Lisa wants to see you.” Stec
says. Eric and Jesse go inside. “What’s up?” Eric asked. “Here’s some pills, guys.” Lisa says as she
hands them each a pill and some water. “Awesome, thanks!” They take the pill and
drink the water. “Is that it?” Jesse asks. “What else do you want from my life?” Lisa
asks. “Nothing, I was just wondering.” They leave
the tent and rejoin the table. “What was that all about?” I asked. “Nothing you need to concern yourself with.” “Whatever.” A few minutes later, Jesse gets
up. “Oh, man, I feel weird, I need to lie down.”
He gets up, and goes into the tent. Eric follows him. “You alright, man?” He sits next to him and
puts his arm around his shoulder. “I-I don’t know.” Eric starts rubbing his
shoulder. “It’s alright, I’m here for you.” He takes
off Jesse’s shirt. “What- what are you doing?” “Shh…everything is gonna be alright.” “Wait-what? NOOO!!!!” We heard the
screaming, and when we got there, we saw Eric f*****g Jesse. Me and Kait had to
pull them apart, Jesse held on to Kait, shaking. I had to hold Eric back, who
was still trying to get at Jesse. We took them to the medical tent, Lisa ran
tests, and the only thing that came up were the pills she gave them. “The only thing I can think of, is Eric’s
repression made him attack Jesse.” “Well, you do realize this means a
discharge.” Kait says. “What?” Eric says. “For both of you.” “What? Why?” Jesse asks. “I’m sorry, Jesse, but I’ve turned a blind
eye to your homosexuality, and even though I personally don’t care, the
military still has an issue to it. I’m going to tell them that I only just
found out about it.” “But he raped me!” “I’m sorry, my hands are tied.” “But they don’t have to know I’m gay, can’t
you leave that part out?” “I’m sorry.” “This is bullshit! I’m going to sue when I
get home.” “Go ahead, but leave me out of it.” “Why should I? You’re my CO, you have the
power to stop this right now.” “I can’t.” “Then I’ll tell them you knew all along.” “And I’ll tell them about your drug use and
how you think I knew.” “I’m not on drugs!” “I know about the pills.” “They’re prescribed.” “I’m not stupid, Lisa has been telling me
how you make up stuff to get pills, and you won’t stop until you’re given some.” “This is f*****g bullshit.” “Again, I’m sorry.” “F**k.” They left the next day under
dishonorable discharge, poor guys. “So, that was some crazy stuff yesterday,
huh?” I ask the guys. “I can’ts believe the military would dos
that to their own.” Johan says. “What do you mean?” “Kicks them out because of who they am.” “I’m glad those f*****s are gone.” Jon
says. “You’re an a*****e.” I tell him.” “We’ve been over this.” “And you’re ok with that?” “Perfectly ok with it.” “Haha, whatever dude, you do you.” “Personally, I don’ts like it.” Johan says. “Then go back to Sweden, you f**k.” Jon
says. “Whoa, that was uncalled for.” I say. “NO! I’m sick of this bullshit, we’ve got
immigrants fighting our wars, women in charge, black-“ “I SWEAR TO F*****G GOD, JON!” Kait screams
as she comes to our table. “You’re here to serve and protect your country, not
complain about it, if you have such a big problem with it, fight for someone
else’s country and live there!” He shut up. “When is my suspension going to be over?” Leo
complains. “When the week is through.” Kait tells him. “F**k, I feel so naked without my weapon.” “I’m not sure I should give it back to you.” “What if s**t goes down? I’ll be
defenseless.” “If s**t goes down, you can have your
weapon back, but for now, everyone will be safer if you don’t have it.” “I promise not to start s**t again. Please,
I just want my gun back.” “I’ll think about it.” Things were good for
a few months, but all good things must come to an end…
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Added on October 28, 2017 Last Updated on October 28, 2017 AuthorScorpious AlphaSomewherein, PAAboutI'm a drama writer (who doesn't love drama?) I'm currently working on a series, Imperfect Perfection, have another two series, Parasitic Psychosis, and Unbalanced Electrical Storm finished. Hope you l.. more..Writing
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