The Ghost of the Soldier

The Ranger's Honor

Hours Later, the Plane arrived at Andrews Air Base in Washington DC, Captain Macmillan along with Matthew and his squad disembarked the plane moments later.

Matthew: Captain, We are home.

Capt. Macmillan: Thank you, Sergeant.

Matthew: Don't thank me. Thank Captain Sanderson. You are now home.

Capt. Macmillan: Remember Parker, Do not end up like me like I said.

Matthew: I will.

The Military Police arrived to bring Captain Macmillan to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Capt. Macmillan: I will be fine.

Matthew: Take care of him.

MP Officer: Yes sir.

Captain Macmillan was escorted by the Military Police, He thought that he will be arrested f

Capt. Macmillan: Alright. See you around.

Matthew: We will visit you.

The Military Police and Captain Macmillan left while Matthew and his squad went to the Pentagon to receive their Awards including a Bronze Star for them. After the Awarding, other members were sent home to their families but Matthew, James, Yam, Louise, and Andrew went to his house.

Matthew: Welcome to my home.

James: Man, this is your house.

William: Simple but big for a US Army Soldier who is a Son of General Parker.

Matthew: I prefer to work on my own than taking my Father's Footsteps.

Louise: Sergeant, we need to celebrate in this house.

Matthew: OK then, Maybe a glass will be a start, Gather round guys.

Matthew brings his red wine and four drinking glasses to celebrate.

Matthew: My Father once said to me, There's an old military saying, "You treat your men like you would your beloved sons, and they'll follow you into the deepest valley". We lost a few of our men, and it taught us the importance of seizing the moment. Of saying what needs to be said when you have the chance. We did a hell of a job out there. The Army has opened up fantastic opportunities for us Rangers - and for that, We are grateful.

They raised their glasses

Matthew: To all of us, Rangers.

They all make a toast and drink. Later, General Parker and Yuri arrived.

Gen. Parker: May I join?

Matthew: Dad.

Yuri: Matthew, Congratulations.

Matthew: Thanks.

Louise, Andrew, James, and Jiro stood up and saluted to the General.

Gen. Parker: At ease.

General Parker joins and drinks wine with Matthew and his Squad.

Gen. Parker: Now that you are a Second Lieutenant, I hope that you will be a better Soldier, Maybe in the Future, Future Commander.

Matthew: Dad, I can do this on my own. Dont worry.

Gen. Parker: For now, we put you all to the Reserve Status. This means you are all on Vacation until further notice.

Matthew: Thank you, dad.

Louise: It's an Honor to meet you, sir.

Andrew: It's also an honor to serve with your son.

Gen. Parker: Thank you, Soldier. I thank all of you. But for now, you are all on vacation as ive said and Matthew, Who is your Second in Command?

Matthew thinks for a Second.

Matthew: Yuri. I choose Yuri.

Yuri: Matthew, why me?

Matthew: I choose you because you have the capability of taking the lead. Of all the Soldiers i know, you performed very well and since you are the son of the Russian General, I choose you.

Yuri: Spasiba, My Friend. It will be an honor.

Matthew: Very well.

Yuri: What about Captain Macmillan?

Matthew: Good Question.

Louise: Actually we are going to Investigate him on the orders of our New Lieutenant.

Andrew: Yes, We are going to Conduct Interviews and Investigate everything from top to bottom.

Yuri: I want to join. 

Matthew: Sure, You can join with Louise and Andrew on that one. I heard you studied in College and you want to teach.

Yuri: Yes, I studied History and i want to Teach History but i joined the US Army because i have to follow the Tradition of my Family of Joining the Military.

Matthew: And you did. Now that you are my Second in Command, You have to show everyone what you are capable of.

Gen. Parker: That's Right. Since you guys planning to Investigate Captain Macmillan, I will give you access to the files and i will ask the Military Court to provide Documents on the Case.

Matthew: Thanks Dad. 

Gen. Parker: You're welcome, Son. I know you guys want to know more about Captain Macmillan and i know that you may try to help him and I appreciate it. Do whatever you can to help him.

Yuri: Yes General Parker. We wont let you down.

Matthew: Yes Dad. We wont let you down. We will do whatever we can to save him. But i have one question, Dad.

Gen. Parker: What is it, Matthew?

Matthew: What happens if i end up like him, What will you do?

General Parker thinks for a second.

Gen. Parker: I will do everything i can to save you. I will do whatever i can to take care of you even if you turned dark. I will not stop helping you and I will not stop protecting you. I will do it because you are my son.

Yuri: I agree with the General.

William: Same to me.

James: Me too.

Louise: Same.

Andrew: We are with you, Matthew.

Matthew: Thank you. All of you.

They all make a toast and drink once more. General Parker along with Matthew and his Squad Leaders continued their celebration throughout the night.