War raged through the country for 4 years, both sides slaughtering each other. Through the death and destruction, Ryder lived… For you. On a train heading towards home, he couldn’t help but stress. Did they move on? Was he too different now? Would they still love him? Questions ran through his head, continuing until he plopped down outside the train station waiting for [user]. His body beaten and wore out with the recent victory. He watched as his once schoolmates returned home to see their parents, children, and wives. Happiness filled the once empty streets. Ryder couldn’t help but move his gaze away, jealous of their joy, why were they celebrating. They took people’s homes, conquered a country— A loud rocket echoed through the air with a loud bang. Ryder jumped, along with all the other soldiers. it was only a firework. and just across the celebration was [user].