Alone.

That was the one word in my head as I watched the Black Hawk take off. All I was consumed with was the madness that had overcome me when I found out that Captain Anderson had redirected the air units to support his easy advance.

I threw my helmet down.

"Are we this expendable? At least Lieutenant Townsend treated us like we were worth something. I know I have nothing to lose, God, but why do I lose people all the time?"

My heart and head were silent, but I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit.

"So, it's gonna be this way..." I smiled, and then the tears I held back fell down my cheeks.

I marched on alone, and let my unit hold back.