purestofprose Drabble Prompt: Theatre

[1_rhiannon_1]

This is not at all what I had in mind originally but it hit me and I decided to run with it.
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In honor of Sgt. Manuel Rodriguez

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"Our theater of war will be the Pacific."

He remembered the feeling that ran through him as he heard those words. Pride. Determination. A tiny tingle of fear. He was going

Comments

[museofmyself]

That's how heroes are made. Great job, Rhi! :)

[1_rhiannon_1]

Thank you so much! :)

[1_rhiannon_1]

Thank you sweetheart! *hugs* It wasn't what I planned but I figured that since it smacked me upside the head, I'd better write it :D

[1_rhiannon_1]

It's a pretty good motivator other ways too *g*

[shallowz]

Oooo... nice punch for so few words. Wonderfully done.

[1_rhiannon_1]

Thank you so much hon! <3

[leticiae]

What a terrible tragedy! I loved this line the best: Alone, he lay dying in the jungle; his only company the sounds of bullets, of grenades.

[1_rhiannon_1]

Thank you for reading! This isn't what I'd intended to write at all but that first line hit me and I had to do it.

[j_flattermann]

Very emotional story.

[1_rhiannon_1]

Thank you so much!