A Man Fighting to go Home

An Old Friend

???: Bell?

Bell is shocked and looks behinds him to see his old friend

Bell: Captain miller?

John: It's been a while huh son...

Bell tackles john and hugs him

Bell: Y-you died...*tears running down his face*

John: I know but I'm here I don't know how but...I'm here

Bell breaks the hug and they sit down

Bell: Did you see anyone else?

John: No,when woke up I was in a cave with my equipment then some people with armer found me and helped me get out finally I found myself here...

Bell: Same here...anyway were you able to save Private Ryan?

John: Yeah...but most of my pluton died trying to save him

Bell: Oh...

John: How about you? What happened to your pluton?

Bell: We were in the front lines right before we got the news of the end of the war,most of my men died from gun fire then suddenly a grenade landed next to me and a soldier I took the grenade to my chest...the grenade was under me when it exploded

John: Damn...

Bell: Yea...You got a place to stay?

John: Don't worry I'm used to sleeping on the ground

Bell: You mentioned what you had your
weapons what do you have?

John: I got my machine gun and pistol with a few grenades and my equipment

Bell: So...if you had to fight again...would you?

John: I...don't know I don't wanna fight again but if i have too then yeah...I'll fight

Bell: Yea me too...

They talk for a bit talking about

Bell: You miss our family?

John: Course I miss them  

Bell: Yea...I miss them, too

John: Oh? and who is this someone?

Bell: Ok so don't laugh?

John: ok?

Bell: She is a goddess

John: really?

Bell: Yes a goddess

John: you really like her that much?

Bell: No-

Suddenly Hestia came in to the restaurant

Hestia: Bell!

Bell: Hestia what are you doing here?

Hestia: It's late so I came to see my child!

John: Bell you said you didn't know your parents

Bell: I don't! And like I said she's a goddess

John: Seriously?

Bell: Yes

Hestia: Wait...Bell who is this?

Bell: This is Captain John H Miller he was a friend back in the army

John: Call me john, Miss?

He shakes her hand

Hestia: Hestia,nice to meet you Mr Miller

John: Call me John Ms Hestia

Heatia: Then call me Hestia John

John: Well Hestia I would like to thank you for keeping my friend safe for all this time

Hestia: It's nothing John

Bell: John how about i give you a tour of the city tomorrow?

John: Sure...but you got a place for me to stay? I don't intend to actually sleep on the ground

Bell: You can stay here! There are rooms above here.Ryuu could you come here for a sec?

She walks over seeing a new face with Bell

Ryuu: Yes Bell?

Bell: Can my friend stay gere for the night?

John: Hello

She looks over to john and He nods at her

Ryuu: If he has the money

Bell: I'll pay don't worry

Ryuu: Very well that'll be 2,000 vials

Bell gives the money

Ryuu: Let me get you the key

She leaves and Bell continues the conversation

Bell: So what will you do now that your here?

John: Maybe a Librarian I like books and it'll help me get to know the history of this city how bout you? What did you become?

Bell: An adventurer!

John: Great! my boy is now an adventurer!

Bell n John talk about what they've been through making jokes and reminiscing the fun times they've had with their friends and Hestia is enjoying the smile on Bells face happy that he's happy

Later Bell and Hestia decide to leave saying their goodbyes they do their

Bell: It was nice seeing you again John

John: Yea...you too Bell

Hestia: So...that was your friend?

Bell: Yea...he's the one that took me in when I bumped into him I still am thankful that he was the one I met

Hestia: What was it like being in the war?

Bell: It was horrible but there were moments of calm before the storm like walking with out gun fire going through you,talking about life before the war and makin jokes about each other

Hestia: Well Let's go back home and get some rest

Bell: Su-*hears something* hey Hestia can I just leave for a bit?

Hestia: Why?

Bell: I just forgot something

Hestia: ok

Bell runs to the ally way and sees 2 people beating a kid

Bell: Hey! Leave her alone!

???: Mind your own business brat!

Bell punches the guy in the nose

???: Ugh-shit! my nose!

???: Stay out of this!

The first guy throws a punch but Bell blocks it and hits his chin and the guy passes out. The other one picks up his friends and run away

Bell: You-...ok?

Bell doesn't see the girl anymore

Bell: Damn...

Time skip: Morning

Bell is preparing to leave the church

Bell: Ok...Rifle,Pistol,Knife,my satchel the rest of my stuff is not needed...*looks at his final smokes* maybe next time...

Bell leaves for the dungeon but he sees a poster

Bell: a supporter?

???: Excuse me would you like supporter?