Estrada Chapter I

# Chapter I

## Wichita, Kansas, November 1914 (**PILOT**)

After Celebrating his 16th Birthday, Sebastian and Arthur are reading a rumor of a group of campers who got lost looking for gold near the old battlesight at Punished Woman’s Fork near Scott City. With Permission, and preparation as winter comes by. The 2 set off, Arthur is shame that could not take Perry and Elanor due to them working at their Aunt's Shop.

After traveling for a day and a half by Bike and hitchhiking, the 2 arrived. After setting up a small camp to sleep. The next morning they explore the remains of Punished Woman’s Fork, and soon Arthur finds a small cave. Sebastian goes in first looking to find anything. As Sebastian goes in deeper, he slips and falls down into some mineshaft. As he gets up he discovers a few Gold Ores which easily break off when Sebastian hits it with a nearby pickaxe.

Soon Arthur helps Sebastian get up, all excited until they get out of the cave and see 2 armed men. They ask for the gold and threaten to shoot the 2. It is until Sebastian grabs a Wood plank and throws it at the 2. Sebastian and Arthur make a run for it as they get on their bikes. As they escape. 1 day later, Sebastian and Arthur arrive at home in Wichita. They show the gold to their family, knowing they can sell it for Money. Sebastian walks into his room, he pulls out his journal happily writing his experience.

## Wichita, Kansas, May 1915

Half a year later, Sebastian is in Class studying when his Partner Anna asks if he needs help, Sebastian declines happily. Anna asks why Sebastian is in such a good mood, Sebastian proceeds to explain that he will be soon buying a Ford Model T 1914 with the money he saved up from the gold he found, along with part-time working at a Shop as well. Anna Flirts says she hopes that he takes her out sometime. a Few Weeks go by. Sebastian pulls into his home with the Brand New Car. Everyone comes outside to inspect the new car. Soon Sebastian asks Arthur if he would want to know how to drive it, to which Arthur says yes. After a while, Sebastian along with Arthur, drives to Bleckman’s Home. and pick him up. They soon head to another friend's home, Isaiah, and also Pick him up. As they drive to go get dinner, Bleckman reads about the Slaughter in the Second Battle of Ypres in France as the War in Europe goes along. Isaiah wonders if America Will Enter the war. as They arrive, they get inside and order food. Sebastian Explains he will try to graduate early to hang out with Bleckman and His Brother Arthur. Isaiah gets upset a bit knowing he is younger than Sebastian the rest, along with a school year as well. They Enjoy their meal before heading back to their homes.

In December, Sebastian is Sleeping in bed when he is awoke by Arthur, Sebastian tells him to Leave him alone. it is when Arthur mentions today they are graduating from Highschool. Sebastian Sprints out of bed and gets ready. Him, Arthur, Arrive just on time. Sebastian Meets up with Bleckman soon before the Ceremony. Sebastian Askes what he will do after he is done with School. Which Bleckman explains he wants to own his own farm or so. Sebastian then askes Arthur. Which Arthur Replies that he Wants for the United States to Join the War. Arthur is upset from hearing about all the slaughter going on in Europe and that he wants for the US to Intervein.

After the Ceremony is finished with Sebastian, Arthur, and Bleckman getting there diploma. They head to a Near by Sandwich Shop to get food. Bleckman still askes why Arthur wants for the US To Join. Which Arthur explains about the Recent Anti-German Protests and the 64th Congress Meeting. that he has enough with it. Sebastian explains it isn't a good idea to join a Foreign war. Despite Living a in a Country who won against a Aging old Empire. Doesn't mean it could always end well. Later as night rolls up, Arthur askes Sebastian if He Misses their father. Which Sebastian explains its been 6 years since his Passing, but he does think of him from time to time. Arthur Wonders what he had to go throw during the War against Spain. Sebastian askes Arthur to not think about it much. and to enjoy life for what it is and that they are alive.

## Wichita, Kansas, March 1916

A few months after New Year has begun, Sebastian is fresh out of high school along with Arthur and Bleckman. Sebastian’s Family soon leaves their house for a while as they go visit Uncle Billy in New Mexico. As they drive to New Mexico, They See a U.S. Army Convoy of trucks driving down. Sebastian Nods as one of the Soldiers, Arthur Tells Sebastian and Perry that they hope they can join the Army someday to honor their father. After Arriving at Santa Fe, They meet up with Billy where he takes him to his home. Johnson, the son of Billy, asks if he could take Perry, Arthur, and Sebastian to Columbus. Billy says yes and the 4 get on Horses and head to Columbus. they arrive Sweating but happy. Johnson and Perry go inside a shop to see if they can get some drinks, Sebastian and Arthur talk to one of the U.S. Army Soldiers on why they are guarding this town. Suddenly the Soldier gets shot and a Group of Mexicans on Horses attack. Blowing up the Bank and Shooting The Armed Soldiers. One of the Bandits steals a Bag of Money, Sebastian and Arthur get on the Horse and chase the man down. Unknowingly they Cross the Mexican Border. Soon Sebastian And Arthur catch the man, but are surrounded by Armed Mexican Bandits. they are soon pushed into a Wall and about to be executed until another Mexican on a Horse arrives telling them to stop. It's when Sebastian And Arthur Realize that Man is Mexican Revolutionary General Francisco “Pancho” Villa. Sebastian is surprised. Soon Sebastian and Arthur are taken to their outpost Camp where they Explain Why They Are Fighting. Sebastian and Arthur are soon freed. But Sebastian Refuses to Leave. He Convinces Arthur and Villa’s Men to let them fight alongside them. Pancho Villa, Tearing with Happiness from Sebastian Speech allows them to join. Sebastian Writes a Letter to his mother saying he has just now Joined The Mexican Revolution.

A Few Days Later, Sebastian And Arthur Are scouting along when they see a group of Mexican Federal Soldiers. They soon shout for Villa’s Men to start the Ambush. Afterward, Villa’s Men search through the bodies. They hear a buzzing noise from the sky. It is when 2 U.S. Army Curtiss JN3 Jenny drops bombs down on Villa’s Men. Sebastian and Arthur, along with Pancho and his Men escape. The Aeroplanes land back at the U.S. Army's Outpost. Where General John. J. Pershing Plans out another attack. Later on, Sebastian Begins Writing a Letter to his Mother telling her that Arthur is Alright, and to make sure Perry stays in School. As he finishes it he Rests for the Night, knowing more fighting can begin at anytime.

Few Weeks Later, Sebastian is awoken when a U.S. Army Cavalry Charge attacks their camp. Sebastian and Arthur are blown out of their tent. They get on horses and Flee. After the attack, Sebastian and Arthur Return to what Remains of the Camp. Lucky Pancho Villa and his men didn’t suffer heavy casualties. Everyone soon heads to another town where Arthur Reads on more slaughter and Death in the War In Europe. Soon one of Villa’s Men Requests for the 2 to scout on a small outpost near the town. At night they go to see where they speak. Sebastian and Arthur soon get into a Firefight where they rig explosives and leave before its too late. Arthur Shouts at Sebastian saying he wants to leave this country, Sebastian says that they can get on a Boat somewhere and hopefully leave somewhere else. They head down to Vera Cruz where they get on a boat disguised as workers. Sebastian Realizes the boat is heading to Ireland, not to Florida.

## Galway, Ireland, April 1916

Sebastian and Arthur arrive in Galway Ireland, Sebastian asks a Local in a truck if they can have a ride to Dublin, which they both soon head to. In Dublin as the 2 Roam to find Jobs to get Money to Return to the US. Sebastian Bumps into a Man who soon asks if they are American, to Which both say yes. The man reveals himself as Eóin and asks If they want to have Lunch with him and a friend, Sebastian, and Arthur agree and follow him to a small Restaurant where they meet another man. The man Introduces himself as Colm Rickaby and Says Sebastian and Arthur look familiar. Sebastian explains they got into a lot which led them to Ireland, and that his Mother Lilith is Worried for them. Colm asks what Lilith’s last name is which Arthur Responds to. In shock, Colm Reveals he is their Step Father.

After Explaining, Sebastian and Arthur are confused and surprised. Eóin asks Sebastian and Arthur if they would love to work at a Pub with him. A week goes, and Sebastian and Arthur are Cleaning the Pub. Gunshots are Fired all around, and the 3 Duck behind the Table, Colm comes breaking into the Bar falling down. He shouts at Sebastian as he gives him a few Papers and Photos, Explaining and Instructing that when he arrives in the US and to look for his Brother. Colm runs out of the building with other Armed Men as they run away from Incoming British Soldiers. The 3 keep down in the torn pub as Shots are whizzed by back and forward. Sebastian watches Colm get shot as he runs into the fog.

After the End of the Failed Easter Irish Rising, A Young British Army Nobleman Lieutenant notices Sebastian as Arthur and Eóin sit next to him Exhausted, Sebastian Explains that They are tired and want to Return to the United States, if it means any necessary action. The Lieutenant Introduces himself as Powell Smith and asks if they would love to Embark with him on a ship that is Heading from Liverpool to Lemnos, where he knows a Fisherman who can Sail them Back to the United States. Sebastian, Arthur, and Eóin agree to it despite it taking a while for the Ships Route to be set. As promised Powell gets a Ship for the 3, They say there Farewells as it Departs. Sebastian askes Arthur that there Mother will not kill them for praticlly leaving them for half a Year.

## Wichita, Kansas, April 1917

After a Half a Year from arriving back in the United State, Sebastian is on the Phone talking to Anna when suddenly Arthur Arrives shouting with newspapers in his hand. Sebastian tells Anna that he will call her later. Arthur Reveals that the United States Declared War On Germany, and now are an Active Participant in the war in Europe on the Entente Side. Arthur Explains that Sebastian and Perry should Enlist in the Army. Lilith Wishes good Luck on them. Sebastian Calls Eóin, Bleckman, And Isaiah about the news. Soon the 6 Head to the Recruitment Center in Town. Sebastian And Bleckman Quickly help Eóin to help him pass the American Citizen Test. Afterward, they are notified when they will be shipped to Basic Training. As Sebastian Heads home to pack his stuff. He Notices Eleanor has joined American Red Cross Motor Service, Sebastian calls Anna and Explains to her he has enlisted and to meet the Day they leave at the Train Station. Soon as the Train arrived, Many men including the 6 get on board. Sebastian Holds Anna’s hand for the Last time till they meet again. Anna says Farewell as the Train Departs. Sebastian sits and Writes in his Journal, along with his Will if anything happens to him.

The Train Arrives at Fort Riley, all men get off. Suddenly a Drill Sergeant Directs all the men to follow him. Fitting everyone with their uniforms, Drill Sergeant Ford Orders Everyone to Attention as LT Colonel Walter Ravenston Walks in, Colonel Ravenston Looks at Sebastian realizing they almost look the same. Ravenston orders Sebastian to be assigned as a Platoon Leader, Thus Promoting him to Private First Class Very Quickly. Afterward, training was resumed. after a few weeks of learning basic drills and Marching. Drill Sergeant Ford Teaches The Companies of Soldiers how to Properly Shoot a Rifle and Hand-to-Hand Tactics. During Lunch, The 6 Meet a Soldier who asked if he can sit with them. He Introduces himself as Dean. Bleckman asks why Dean enlisted, while Dean tells him about how he wants to get American Citizenship. After Training was finished, Colonel Ravenston is told they are now Assigned to the 1st Infantry Division and Leave tomorrow for New York to be shipped to France.

In early July, after Departing from Saint Nazaire France. The Battalion Marches and Parades in the Streets of Paris. As the Parade is finished, the Battalion is sent in a Convoy to Begin Trench Warfare Training. Sebastian and the others Practice for almost 5 months Digging, Charging, and Shooting for the Western Front. Sebastian, Arthur, And Perry, along with the 4 others are happy that they where assigned to the same battalion. However with all the Happiness and Cheerful thoughts going about, they would all soon see the hell of what the war truly is.

In November, Sebastian is awoken by an Artillery Attack, as he runs out of the Trench Post Dugout, He realizes this was false and plans to surprise him for his 19th Birthday. Sebastian is Promoted to Corporal as a gift from Colonel Ravenston. Soon Colonel Ravenston explains that the battalion will be Moving to the Front in a Month. As the battalion gets ready to be sent to their second post before into the Front. As they march they see a Formation of worn-out tired British soldiers going back after months worth of battling and fighting the Germans. Winter hits its hardest as it begins to snow. Sebastian and the others are huddled in a Corner as they stay warm. Bleckman talks about how when the war ends, he will try to marry someone. Dean agrees and says he will try to do the same. Arthur notices that when times of war are hard. Only the ones with friends, brothers, and pals survive the longest.

## Picardy, France, May 1918

Half a year goes on, The 1st Infantry Division is moved to Picardy, France. and after many German Trench Raids, Attacks and Charges, and Shelling. The 7 Stay strong in their position. LT Colonel Raventon tells his Battalion they are Temporally Attached from the 16th Infantry Regiment to the 28th for an Attack on the Town of Cantigny. And that afterward will be returned to the 16th Infantry. Soon they are marched down to the frontlines as Artillery shells burst above them. French Soldiers returning from the Lines look at the Americans asking them that they are soon heading to the Gates of Hell. Sebastian Gulps as he knows he will possibly not make it. They arrive at the Frontline Trench where the 7, along with the Rest of the Battalion wait. Soldiers are ordered to fix their bayonets to their Rifles. The Officer blows the whistles and a Wave of American Soldiers charge up. As more and more waves are climbing up the trenches. Waves of them are cut down by German MGs. Sebastian and his Platoon are able to get in the German trench and fight the occupied German soldiers and shoot them in sight. As Colonel Ravenston Hops in, he notices Sebastian and Arthur Savagely Fighting off 6 German soldiers with their Pistols and Bayonet Knives. a German Soldiers Charges up to Sebastian with his Bayonet Ready, However a Fellow Soldier Kills him before he harms Sebastian. The German Commander soon orders for his Men to Retreat as the Americans keep storming there Trench in Waves.

After the Battle, Cantigny is Captured and many German soldiers as well. Colonel Ravenston Orders Sebastian and Arthur to enter his Office, he Promotes Sebastian to the Rank of Sergeant and Arthur to Corporal. As the 2 leave their office, the Battalion Celebrates Sebastian’s  Promotion. Soon, the Battalion is Ready to move on to Soissons. Sebastian walks up to the Soldier who saved his life, he Greets him and says thank you. The Soldier Introduces himself as Alexander. which Sebastian becomes great friends with. Colonel Ravenston walks out of his Office telling his Battalion that they will be on Leave to Paris in a few Days. The Soldiers cheer as they March down. In July, Sebastian, Arthur, Perry, Bleckman, Isaiah, Eóin and Dean are all on a short leave for a week at Paris where they have lunch at an Café. Bleckman askes what are they going to do when the war ends. Sebastian explains they will have to find out what there will be there be to do if this war never ends. they are soon alerted by a Infantry truck that their leave week has been canceled due to a attack that the Regiment is ready for. Sebastian and the others quickly climb abord the truck and get ready off to be sent into battle. Hours goes by and Sebastian’s battalion is slowly creeping into No Man’s Land. suddenly they are ambushed by Artillery fire and Tracer rounds from Machineguns. Sebastian’s squad is able to take over in a shell hole, unlucky for there others. More then half of there Battalion was mowed down and the rest retreating with out them.

Sebastian orders for the 6 and the rest to keep an eye out. It is when a gas Grenade is thrown into there shell hole, hell is let lose. Sebastian and the others panic to put there gasmasks on, luckily they all did just on time. An swarm of German soldiers soon charges against them, the squad soon cuts them down with Light LMG and Rifle fire. Sebastian soon notices an relief unit of French and American soldiers coming to aid them However they Soon Retreat is More and More German Units Overrun Their Positions. Sebastian is Knocked out by a Shell, before he passes out he sees Arthur, Perry, Bleckman, Isaiah, Eóin and Dean Retreat. As Sebastian Gets Up, A Group of German Soldiers Surrounds Him which Sebastian and a few other WIA Soldiers Surrender to the German Soldiers, Eventually they are Taken to the German Lines and Placed In Trucks. Sebastian Notices There are Other American POWS, Along with French, British, And Belgian. Sebastian asks where they are being sent. One of them Explains they are Being sent to a POW Camp where the Chances of Surviving are Low. Sebastian soon Realizes he won't be seeing his Family any time soon.

## POW Camp, Germany, August 1918

The German Convoy Trucks Arrive at an Unknown and Unnamed Camp. Sebastian and the Allied Soldiers are ordered out and forced into the Camp, as they are shown there Barracks which are rundown and ruined. after a while as Sebastian is having lunch. he sees an U.S. Army Air Service Pilot wave at him to follow him. Sebastian walks to him and askes if he need anything. The Man Introduces himself as John Owen Donaldson and explains if he would love to help him escape with him. Sebastian agrees asking him he wants to get out of this Hellhole. John explains that they will Attempt tonight. John soon walks away when another Pilot explains to Sebastian if he "Has ever been in the Air". Sebastian with Confusion says no, which the Pilot Reponses "Well you will soon". as Night Approaches, Sebastian, John and The Pilot get out of the Barrack Windows, John looks at his watch and begins to count.

Sebastian askes why he is counting when the Pilot askes him to be quiet, as John counts to 1, a few Exposition Rocks the Camp as it tears a hole on the Barbed wire Fence. John shouts to Run, The Allied Prisoners see the Fence and Begin to Ruin but are Cutdown by German Machinegun Fire. Sebastian, John and The Pilot Manage to Run out of the Camp. Sebastian Shouts at john asking what Caused the Exposition, Which John Explained they where RAF Nighttime Bombers. They Run into the Forest as German Soldiers Pursuit them. Eventually John Runs into the Location they wanted to be in, A German Air Strip. John Ruins into a German Army Officer which he Kills with the Help of Sebastian. Sebastian soon Grabs the German Officers Luger and Ammo as he begins to Fire it at On Coming German Trucks with Soldiers. As the Germans Fire Back. The Pilot sees a 2 seated German Aircraft Sebastian and the Pilot get in, John Runs at the Aircraft but as he gets in, he is Bayoneted in the Back By a German Soldiers, Sebastian kills the German as John shout at them to Leave him. The Plane Takes off as German Machine Guns Continue to Fire at it, hitting it a few times.

As They are in the Air, The Aircrafts Engine fails which Causes the Pilot and Sebastian to Crash into a Near By River, Sebastian Survives however the Pilot didn't. Sebastian gets out of the aircraft as he crosses the lake. He walks a few miles until he makes it into a British Army Outpost. Sebastian shouts at the British, but the British Mistake him for a German and fire at him. one of the Commanders askes them to Cease fire. Sebastian walks out and Explains he needs to get back to his Unit. suddenly Sebastian Realizes the The Commander is his old Pal, Powell. Powell is Shocked again to See Sebastian and Askes how has been. the 2 chat for a While Until Powell Says he can get one of his Medical Truck Drivers to take him back to his Battalion Garrison. Sebastian is Directed to a Man named Bobby. which he Introduces himself to. Bobby Explains he will be able to Get Sebastian back to his Battalion, he also askes how he ended up here. Which Sebastian explains that it be best to not know.

## Soissons, France, September 1918

One Month and a half after the Gruesome Battle of Soissons and the Daring Escape, Sebastian and the 6 rest in the Captured Town. Sebastian, Bleckman, and Dean, along with Isaiah use this time to write to their families and friends back home. Colonel Ravenston notifies his soldiers that they will be attacking Saint Mihiel Salient. Sebastian and the Rest get their gear and begin walking with the Rest of the Battalion. Shells keep bursting up in the air as they march along into the Muddy Trenches. Arthur Askes Sebastian about is Escape which Sebastian Explains on the way to him and his Pals. Dean mentions he had the "Balls" to do something like that. They Laugh until one of the Platoon Sergeants askes everyone to get down. a Shell hits Right next to them and Explodes. Luckily no one was hurt. however, Sebastian is shaken from this near death experience again.

Soldiers wait in there Trench as the Commanders Blow their whistles to go over the top, the Battle Begins as The American And French Soldiers Charge up out of their trenches. Eventually, the Americans and the French were able to capture Ridge Point, Colonel Ravenston orderes Sebastian’s Platoon to scout the and go a bit beyond the Area. Sebastian agrees and they are set off. Perry Askes Sebastian if this is Safe which Sebastian doesn't Reply. As they walk down a Countryside path, the Platoon is Ambushed by German Soldiers. Sebastian and Bleckman are Shot but live as the Platoon falls back. Later, Dean tends to Bleckman’s Wound, along with Sebastian. Arthur notices the same group of Germans walking across from them at the field. Arthur and Perry begin to shoot at the Germans killing most of them. Perry soon runs at them to inspect their bodies. The Platoon soon return to their Rally point where they all rest, wondering when the war will end.

A few Days Later, Colonel Ravenston explains to his Men that They were successful in Reducing the Salient. Sebastian askes How many wounded did they have in the end of the Battle, all the American soldiers look at Sebastian. Colonel Ravenston Removes his Helmet as he explains "These Are acceptable Losses". as Sebastian Gives him the 1000 Yard Stare, He Walks Walks away down near the woods. Perry follows him where Isaiah stops him. Colonel Ravenston heads back to his Quarters where he stares at himself in the Mirror.

## Meuse-Argonne, France, October 1918

A Month later after the Battle of Saint Mihiel, The United States Army launched the Meuse-Argonne Offensive to finish the war. The 1st Infantry Division’s 16th Infantry Regiment Attacks the German trenches outside the Forest Line. Sebastian And His Platoon make a Charge for the German Trenches after one of their MG’s disabled. As the American Soldiers force the Germans to Retreat, Sebastian in Rage runs off into the Forest. Where he Battles more of them by himself. Eventually, it stays by but moves on eventually. They find out that Sebastian has captured a full Platoon of German Soldiers. Sebastian Brings the POW Soldiers to Colonel Ravenston who is shocked about Sebastian's Action. after Sebastian’s 20th birthday, Colonel Ravenston Promotes Him to First Lieutenant, with the full Honors of General John J. Pershing. A Week later news arrives that the Armistice has been signed and that the War Ends on the morning of November 11th. As the day comes, Soldiers Celebrate the end of the war. The Battalion is Sent to Sedan, France where they celebrate their Victory. Sebastian Delivers a Letter to his Family saying that he is alright and that their peers are alright. The 7 Men are discharged from the Battalion and Assigned somewhere else back in the United States. As Sebastian Gets on board the Ship, he takes a final look at France and smiles.

When the Boat Arrives in New York, The Soldiers Celebrate Christmas at a Bar. When the New Year Roles they are assigned to different Jobs. Dean is Sent to the American Guard And Air Service At Wilson, New York. while the Rest head back to Wichita, Kansas. Sebastian, Arthur, Perry, Eóin, Bleckman, and Isaiah Say goodbye to Dean as they go their separate ways. Alexander walks up to Sebastian and askes if he ever wants to visit him, that he will be in upstate New York or Pittsburg. Sebastian Pats Alexanders Shoulder as he Says Farewell to Him. In Late December the Train Arrives in Wichita Kansas, As Sebastian steps down on the Platform with His Brothers and Pals. Waiting for him at the Station, Anna. Anna Sprints at Him and Hugs him. She cry's out that she has Missed him and that he is glad he came back in one piece. Arthur, Perry, Isaiah, and Bleckman awkwardly walk away as they let the 2 be. At Lilith's Home. Arthur and Perry Arrive. Lilith Hugs the 2 Almost Immediately, She askes where Sebastian is. Which the 2 Reponed that he is with His "Girl" at the Moment. Sebastian and Anna head to a Restaurant where they enjoy dinner. Suddenly an Army Transportation Officer Delivers him a Letter Containing a Request to Transfer Sebastian into a Signal Corps and Switchboard Operator Job in the Countryside Near Wichita. Sebastian agrees to it and Says Farewell to anna. that he will see her again soon.

At Home, Arthur and Perry get a Letter as well, which they are Assigned to Work with the Transportation Corps. They Pack there Stuff as they get into the Truck, Waving goodbye at Lilith. As Sebastian is shown to his Office where he is to Answer Phone calls from HQs and Garrisons. It is when an Officer Shows him a Letter Requested By Higher Ranks. Sebastian reads it which said that he needs to apply at a Collage and Finish his Education in Order for him to Keep His Rank. Suddenly The Phone Rings, A Call From Fort Leavenworth as Sebastian Answers it. Sebastian Soon Hears Arthurs Voice as He Explains Him, Perry, and Isaiah are Working with the Transportation Corps, and that Bleckman was able to Discharge from the Army. Sebastian Explains that He will be Attending Collage as it's Required for Him to Keep The Rank. some Few Months Go By, Sebastian Enrolls into a Collage, as he is in Class, an Soldier Delivers him a Mail Letter saying that Him and His Brothers are Now Discharged From The Army. and That They Will Still be paying for his Education. Sebastian Smiles as he Knew he has Completed a part of his life. and that his Father would be Proud of Him.

## Wichita, Kansas, May 1919

After a month from Discharging, Sebastian is in his Dorm finishing his Studies. when a Man walks by the hallway and drops a book. Sebastian walks out and calls the man that he Dropped his Book. He picks it up and gives it to him. The Man Greets and Introduces himself as Ernest Hemingway. he Explains he is Here in Kansas and Missouri to do a finish his works as a Reporter for the Kansas City Star. Sebastian askes if he would like to have Lunch with him after he is finishing studying, which Ernest agrees.

Later, the 2 are at a Sandwich Shop. Sebastian Askes Ernest if he Fought in the War. Which Ernest explained that he was Part of an American Ambulance Motor Corps in Italy During the War. Sebastian is shocked on why he was Sent to Italy instead of France. Ernest explains he doesn't know, and that he originality wanted to be a Soldier but was turned down to his Poor Eye Sight. Sebastian Explains he was Barely able to pass the Eye test while Enlisting. Ernest Askes what Sebastian is going to do after he finishes Collage, which Sebastian does know for sure. Ernest Explains that he Wants to Move to Toronto in Canada to work with the the Star Weekly, then Possibly move down to Chicago. As the 2 Chat, a Man Overhears their talking.

The Man Speaks in Poorly Broken English asking if they Both Fought in the War. The 2 nod and the Man Introduces himself as Manuel Lewandowski, Manuel Tells about his Story on How He was Born In Warsaw and Immigrated to the United States where he Enlisted so he could become an American Citizen. Manuel goes on to Explain that he Served in the Lost Battalion. Sebastian and Ernest Befriend Manuel and ask him where he Lives, which Manuel Lives in a Small House in Chicago and that he Recently Came to Kansas to Visit his Aunt. Sebastian Explains that he has to good and told both Ernest and Manuel that he will visit them sometime in the Future. Sebastian heads back home to find his Mother Lilith packing her bags, she explains she will hand down the Ownership of the house to him since she has found a new place. Lilith says farewell as her Ride picks her up. Sebastian walks back in and closes the door as he smiles.