Of Obstinacy and Bugs by Snowflake [G]

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Fandom: TOUR OF DUTY
Pairing: Gen
Author on LJ:: spacebabe
Author Website:: Notes From the Underground

Why this is a must read:

During the episode "Sealed With a Kiss" a covert mission to recover some documents goes downhill even before it gets off the ground. Now Sergeant Anderson and a very sick Lieutenant Goldman are trying to keep ahead of the Viet Cong as they try to make it to the LZ (landing zone) for their ride home. The odds are stacked against them with Myron having been stung by a scorpion, the loss of the radio and time running out fast for the pair. Snowy fills in the empty places here that were never shown in the episode as the two race through the unforgiving jungle of Vietnam. It's a wonderful look at the friendship that is Zeke and Myron and how neither will give up on the other, or leave the other behind.

"I hate bugs." Myron’s voice was hoarse, shaky. He wiped his mouth on the shoulder of the jacket and struggled to his knees.

"Well, in that case, Sir, I'd have to say ya kinda picked the wrong country to make a career in."

"I hate spiders," Goldman managed to get his feet under him, swatting at Anderson’s hands. "And ants, and mosquitoes, and flies and rats and fleas." He paused to take a breath, "And leeches."

"Technically speaking, LT, rats ain't bugs." Anderson’s hand still hovered under Myron’s elbow.

"Still hate 'em." Myron’s voice was slightly slurred. "And I definitely hate scorpions."

"Then by all means, let's not forget snakes."

"Yeah. Snakes. Scare the hell out of me. You know that? I hate snakes."

Of Obstinacy and Bugs by Snowflake