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Summary:
Babe gets a knew foxhole buddy. Little does he know, this punk's soon gonna be a great friend.
Notes:
For uniformly (dustystars).
This is for the ficforvictory2k15
For uniformly.
Sorry! I know it's under 1000words. But I plan to reach at least 5000 for this fic.
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Chapter 1
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Julian awkwardly trailed after Babeafter they finished their prayers and skip made som joke about dying in a state of grace.
Johnny Martin stopped Gene Roe from following them with a light hand to his shoulder. "hey doc, it's a combat patrol. Stay back and keep your ass outa trouble 'Kay?"
Roe frowned. "sir, I'd rather go. Just in case. 'Sides, I'm a combat medic."
Johnny sighs. Obviously not too fond of the idea of bringing a medic on a patrol. "okay, Gene. But be careful, alright?"
Gene nods. "alrigh' sir."
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Gene adjusted his bag for easier access. He slowly made his way to the front of the line, where Babe was chatting quietly with a replacement. Babe had had a nasty cough for a few days now, so Gene was determined to ask him how he felt (for probably the fourth time that day) to make sure he wasn't gonna pass out on anyone.
Just as Gene reached the front a loud crack went through the air and Julian was down.
"Shit!" Martin shouted.
"Julian!" Babe hollered, trying his best to crawl towards them.
While everyone else scramble back, Gene darted forward and grabbed the replacement.
Bullets sprayed up around them, one knocking his helmet off and knocking him to the ground. He ignored the others panicked shouts and scrambled back up, pulling Julian behind a tree with him.
It was a graze. That was the first thing he realized. Two inches to left and- Gene shook his head. Quickly pouring sulfa and wrapping the kids neck efficiently.
He heard babe insisting he could get to them, and then Martin shouting they had to retreat.
He steeled himself, "hey, Julian, listen up! It's just a scratch. You'll be good in days. Jus' hold on okay?"
Julian shakily nodded.
Eugene nodded and when he heard the others start to retreat, he did the same. He threw the kid (thank god it was just a kid. He probably couldn't have done this with someone like Buck or Toye.) over his shoulder and ran like his ass was on fire.
Bullets followed him like foot prints, the dirt behind taking the hits he was just able to outrun.
He could hear shouting as he neared the edge of the woods and the rest of easy.
Just as he burst out of the trees someone beside him was hit in the back and he used his left arm to drag him further away while still holding Julian.
He set him on the ground and got to bandaging the other guy, not having any time to stop and take a breath after his rather unexpected workout.
Babe and Bill were now chastising Julian for walking ahead. Bill showing his true mother hen feathers as he checked Julian's bandage. After makin sure he was alright, Bill stuck the kids helmet back on and gave him a quick hug. He heard Luz crack a joke and after the other man was brought away, decided to hesitantly join in.
He walked up, allowing himself to suck in deep breaths and clutch at his ribs as he sat down. "Hey, Julian, if you plan on doin' that a lot I'mma have to ask ya to lose a few pounds."
Babe choked on the bitter coffee he'd been drinking while Bill cackled and Julian flushed red.
Julian shoved Gene playfully. And Bill playfully swatted the young replacement in the head before inviting Gene to sit down and take a load off.