Narrative Essay: The Vietnam War

“Keep running, don’t stop!” I said to my little brother, as we ran for our life across the field. We had escaped the village before the G would capture us. The G were an organized crime group that specializes in kidnapping, assassination, and hand to hand combat; they’re widely known for kidnapping and training kids to do their dirty work. We had been running from them since we escaped their main camp, a few months ago. We were both recruited when we were little, I was about seven and my younger brother was six, Immediately after our capture we started training. We were forced to stay, for about ten years until we finally had a chance to escape. “Keep running Liam were almost far enough!” I said. “I'm running as fast as I can but these bags …show more content…
“Alright further up ahead there should be a stream we’ll rest there” I said cautiously as we walked. A few minutes later we got to the stream and started to set up camp. It was morning I was feeling really warm but I was shivering, must have been the cold air from the mountains. As long as Liam is okay, it'll be fine. “CAPTURE THEM” a ruthless voice said, it was one of the captain of G. “LIAM RUN” I yelled. He started running and I after him. My adrenalin was pumping, and my heartbeat was getting faster; they weren't too far behind us. I stopped pulling out my guns and so did Liam. He wasn't going to get captured or killed, not on my watch. “Liam run ahead, I'll catch up as soon as I can,” I said panting. “No, I'm not leaving you behind, there are six of them” he said frantically “Don't worry, I'll be fine. Don't you trust me? Now go, we only have twenty miles before we reach the safe zone,” I said in a soothing relaxed tone. “I do trust you but I can fight too” he said stubbornly, “Liam go now, I promise I'll catch up” I said. “Fine I'll go but you can't break that promise or I'll never forgive you” he said with tears in his eyes. I simply smiled and watched him