The Life Of A War Pilot

Chapter 1 (Intro)

T'was the evening of the 22nd of December, 1954. I remember it like it was yesterday. The cool breath of winter flowing onto my face as I ran down the narrow, snowy path which led to my house. I ran through the brown fence gate that was covered in snow and bust through my front door. "Everyone gather around the fire immediately please" I shouted. The sound echoed through the dark, empty halls. After a second or two the sound of doors creaking echoed once again through the halls followed by footsteps and anxious mutters. I stood and waited in the middle of the living room until all of the souls had gathered in the room. "I have an announcement" I said. "The war is starting tomorrow which means you all shall be heading to the underground stations tonight". "You all shall take the bare essentials and no more as there will be more families down there which means there won't be room for unnecessary items. Now off with yourselves and pack up as we are leaving in one hour". My youngest child , Tom , came up to me and asked what was going on. I swiftly replied with "nothing my son. Everything will be all right , just go with the others and pack what you want". As he waddled down the hall I thought to myself "Why does the world have to be like this". I walked to my wife, kissed her gently on the forehead and went to get changed into my uniform and to pack my bags. As I was changing my wife walked in and hugged me. She said "Please be safe my dear". I gave her a soft smile and left the room to check on the children. As I got closer to the door I heard some commotion and entered the room. I walked in and to my complete surprise every child had there sacks packed and they were all fully clothed. My eyes scanned the room and I then walked out and shut the door. I returned to my room and made my way to my wardrobe. I grabbed my essentials like my toothbrush, spare underwear and vests. I then packed them neatly into my bag and made my way downstairs. I walked into the living room and sat down. As I waited for my wife I took a slow look around the room because I wasn't sure if my house would be here tomorrow. One by one my five children came down the stairs all with frowns as they did not want to leave. The only one that had any expression of happiness was Tom. He was quite intelligent for his age and was above everyone in his class in school. Tom knew what was going on but he was always a jolly little boy and refused to let anything bring him down. Unlike other kids Tom did not throw tantrums and was well behaved all the time. Myself and my wife were blessed to have such an amazing young boy. My other children are quite different in their own ways and they shall be explained soon enough. Myself, however I shall explain myself and my wife now.