Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot.

A/N: Hi everyone. I have decided to write a Trory fan fiction (as you can see). One thing you all should know is that Tristan and Rory are engaged. Now this fic is different then Last Train Home. It's and idea that just came to me, (its different than a lot of things I've written) and I would really like to do it justice. Even though it's in the early stages it means a lot to me. So I'm warning you now that I won't be updating as often as I do with my other story, because this one takes a lot more time to write. I hope you all enjoy chapter one, I am pleased to present Home From Nowhere.

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October 26 2006

Mary,

We made it here. I swear they should really have a sign saying "Welcome to Hell" at the base. Ok it's not that bad. Its worse this time because I have to be away from you. Last time I shipped off, it was just me and it was okay, I love what I do, but this time all I can think of is you. The rest of the boys are here too. Mike, Tyler, James, it's just like old times.

I miss you, and love you.

Tristan

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November 5 2006

Tris,

Just so you know, you suck at writing letters. Honestly its appalling, and that grammar, what would our grade 11 English teacher say!

"Hell" sounds horrible. Why don't you just come home. *Sigh* I guess its not that easy, is it? I wish it was, hmm I think that mankind needs to make some serious progress on that teleportation thing. It would come in handy.

At least the boys are with you. Oh I have some news, Alison just found out she's pregnant! Don't say anything to James yet, I'm not sure if her letter has gotten to him. I'm so happy for them!

I miss you too. More than anything. Mom and I went shopping for wedding dresses today; she was so excited to have a day without the twins. She left them at the diner with Luke; they were so excited to spend the day with daddy! I didn't find anything, although we stopped by Victoria Secrets and mom had fun embarrassing me. I did buy one thing there, but that's just going to have to wait until the honeymoon babe! (Okay I'm not that mean, it'll just have to wait until you get home!)

I love you. Be safe.

Rory

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November 30 2006

Mar,

Sorry its been so long since I wrote. We were travelling through some pretty chaotic country (security wont let me say where we were) and there wasn't time. One of our troops was killed today, and three injured. It was a nightmare, one minute we were patrolling through this residential area and the next there was smoke and blood and everything was in pieces. Shit, I don't know if you want to hear this, if it freaks you out let me know.

Don't worry too much about me Ror, I don't take chances, at least not stupid ones. I'm as careful as I can be in this business.

James ran around the base when he found out. I've never seen the guy so happy, actually obsessed would be a better term! When Ty and I got back to the tent yesterday he was stapling ultrasound pictures to the canvas!

I have to go. I love you.

Tristan

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December 5th 2006

Babe,

I hate this season without you. It's too cheery. Sorry Tris, but with mom busy with the twins and Paris gone, and Lane with the boys, I just really miss you.

Its okay you can talk about anything you want to, the only thing that's freaks me out is the fact that you are anywhere close to all of this. Please be safe Tristan, I want you back in one piece that's all I ask. I just want you home and in my arms. Soon.

I love you Tris, come home to me soon.

Mary

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December 20th 2008

God I miss you to Mar!

It's the whole holiday season, and my not being able to see you. I just wish I was home. 4 more months, 4 months until I can finally hold you again, and I have to tell you, I'm counting the seconds. How are the wedding plans coming, hmm do you think its okay to get married the day I get back, cause I don't think I could wait any longer. Hmm Mrs. Rory DuGrey, I like that, I really like that.

I won't be able to write to you for awhile. Actually I'm not sure how long it'll be. The guys and I have been given an assignment that will keep us out of communication range for awhile. I'm sorry Ror but that's all I can tell you.

Don't worry about me, I'll be okay, I promise.

I love you Mary, with all my heart and soul, I love you.

Tristan

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Rory re-read his letters over and over again. It had been over a month since the last letter and she couldn't help the panic building in her throat making her breath uneven. The last line in the last letter scared her. He never talked like that, especially when he was away. She could hear the tinge of desperation in his voice and it scared her, more then she wanted to believe.

The was a knock at the door and she stood up, trying to convince herself that her hands weren't shaking. Ever since the first time he shipped off she had developed a deep fear of doors. And although she denied it she knew it was because one of these days it might not be a girl scout with cookies.

Alison, Jill and Kate were standing there; wearing desperate expressions that she was sure matched her own.

"We couldn't sit at home any longer." Kate said her voice cracking and Rory hugged her feeling the bond of the wives of soldiers.

The four women sat on the couch, Alison resting her hand on her stomach. The clock ticked by slowly.

"They were supposed to be back in communication range 2 weeks ago." Jill said.

Rory nodded a lump in her throat. "No news is good news." She managed to choke out. But the words didn't help.

Alison's eyes brimmed with tears. "I just want him back." She cried "I want him and my baby in my arms and I want to never let him step on that damn plane ever again." Kate rubbed circles on her back.

Rory knew how she felt. Waiting was the hardest part. That and knowing that you sent him off with a kiss and a wave, and that it might be the last time you saw their faces. Rory shook her head not wanting to think, especially not of something like this. She took a breath and thought to herself. "If-" not 'if' she corrected 'when' "when Tristan comes home, I'm not letting him go again, I don't think I could." She sighed and decided that not thinking was the best thing she could do. Instead she opened her mouth to offer the girls drinks.

Suddenly there was another knock at the door, a commanding noise, and the four women jumped startled by the sudden interruption.

Rory walked down the hallway, her legs leaden. The walk to the door suddenly seemed longer and as she walked her eyes caught on the picture of her and Tristan arms wrapped around each other smiling and for some reason Rory couldn't stop the tears from springing to her eyes. She reached the door and opened it, with shaking hands again. It swung open to reveal two men, in uniform.

Rory suddenly couldn't breath, the air caught in her throat and without warning her knees trembled under her weight not able to support her. She gripped the door handle as a lifeline.

"Are you Ms. DuGrey?" one of the soldiers asked.

Tears poured down her cheeks at the name. Tristan had listed her as his wife before he shipped off so that she could get access to communication with him. But also so she would be the first to know if…if something happened. She nodded.

"We regret…"

They were cut off by Jill, Kate and Alison coming up behind her. "Rory what wrong?" Kate asked.

Rory couldn't speak. She felt numb, and frozen. She wanted to run away every self preserving instinct she had screamed at her to go and hide from what she was sure was coming. But she couldn't, she was frozen to the spot, and although she willed her legs to move they wouldn't listen.

"Ms. DuGrey? I'm really sorry to tell you this but Commander Tristan DuGrey has been injured in the line of duty."

"Injured." She repeated. Injured meant alive, and the air came flooding back into her lungs at this one word that for some reason brought her so much hope.

"Yes Ma'am."

"He's alive though right? He's okay?" she said finally finding her tongue.

"Yes ma'am he's alive."

"How bad is he hurt, what wrong, how did this happen???"

"I'm sorry ma'am but we don't know any more then this."

Rory started to sob harder; she didn't know whether it was in relief or in fear of what she still didn't know.

"Excuse me?" one of the soldiers asked.

"Yes?" she said wiping her eyes on her sleeves.

"Do you know where we could find the wives of Michael Conner, James Marks, and Tyler George?"

Kate stepped forward, always the strongest of the four. "I'm Kate George and this is Alison Marks and Jill Conner."

The second soldier suddenly got pale, and then turned a little green. Rory worried about what he had to feel sick about. "If you don't mind ma'am this would probably be easier to explain if we could come in."

Kate blanched and held the door open wordlessly, letting the soldiers in. Rory felt like she was welcoming death into the house.

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A/N: I hope you enjoyed it, and I apologize for the cliffhanger, but believe me it was a good place to end it. Please take the time to review; I would love to get your feedback. Thanks to my incredible beta that read and edited this while I was on the phone with her. Yes Anne I am aware that I talk too much!

Devaney