1 The Beginning

There was something chilling about his smile. Something more akin to sinister. It made John's stomach twist and turn in fright.

"Johnson," he began. "What are we doing here besides fighting?"

John stared at him, willing himself to hide the fear in his eyes. "What do you mean, Captain? Are we not here to fight the war?"

Captain Hyde raised an eyebrow, his vicious smile still showing off his pointed teeth. "Of course we are. Though this is not all we are here to fight."

"What more could we fight besides the Germans? America?" Johnson asked. He was almost afraid of the answer.

It was as if Captain Hyde read his thoughts. "You should be afraid, Johnson. Very afraid."