Bday writing Jo (so random)

                             The fortress was as large as a battle ship. I was taken here to be trained to be a soldier. Everyday life was harsh and exhausting and dangerous. My family insisted that I shouldn't go but it was a decision I made. Here at the fortress, people come to train to be soldiers for their countries, some were forced to and some volunteered such as me. Everyday we were trained to build up our bodies and surviving skills. We were trained to eat less and use more. I decided to join and train because I wanted to overcome my fears of gunshots and the uneasy feeling that I couldn't protect myself and the people around me. My life was dull and