Chapter 1

My name is Samantha Raven Wing, and this is my story. We live in the backwoods near Pocahontas, Arkansas. Just south of the Misery line. Yeah I know it’s an old joke but my dad went to Army basic training on what he called Fort Lost in the Woods of Misery. So that’s what I always called it.

Growing up I was a major tomboy, learning to hunt with a bow and to stalk prey from my dad. I’m pretty much your average daughter of an Ex-Green Beret that is also full blooded Cherokee Indian. My dad taught me everything he knew about fighting and surviving even stuff they don’t teach in the army.

All my family except my Uncle James thought I was strange, but he had been Marine Force Recon and had helped Dad with my training. They even put me through their version of hell week. Complete with obstacle courses and sleep deprivation. Okay so I’m weird but I had a blast doing it, even though I was seriously dragging at the end.

Since I had just turned 16 and was planning on following my dad into the Army, my dad said I need to meet some people, so I can be better prepared for it. He said he was going to take me to Compass City to see a friend of his. That brings us to today as we are leaving for Compass City.

“MOM, where is my jacket? I can’t find it!” I yelled.

“It’s by the front door Sam!” she replied.

Hmm I don’t remember leaving it there. Well I am feeling a bit scatterbrained at the moment. Since I’m about to leave home for at least the next two years if not more. Or I may be coming home back home with dad depending on what his friends say.

Not really sure what that means since I know he called his friend, and told him we were coming. Time to grab what I’m taking for this trip and head to the car before Dad starts growling and Mom starts her foot tapping, It’s going to be a long trip.

Is it just me, or is it every teen? On a road trip with your parents, they always want to talk to you about embarrassing stuff while they have you trapped in the car. In this case since I was only 16 and going to be living in what my mom called the “Big City”. She wanted to make sure I was going to remain a virgin till I was married. Dad meanwhile was trying to make sure I knew what all boys and men wanted from me and that I would stop them if they tried anything.

It was so embarrassing considering I’ve never even kissed a guy before. Since the boys at school were all scared of me, it seems a friend of mine had leaked a video of me sparring with my Dad and Uncle on YouTube. I’m not really sure how to do it, but maybe when I get away from the parents I can find a nice boy to practice on. Four hours and MUCH embarrassment later, I can see Compass City ahead.