Write about what your main character's thinking in the beginning of your story.

I don't want them to go to war and frankly I don't understand why we are going to war. I'm worried for them, all I care about is that the get back safe. Today my Pa and big brother Charles whom I call Charlie are leaving to help in the battle, the Battle of New Orleans. I live in New Orleans, it's my home and the only place I have ever lived.Why are we even fighting? I ask my self everyday. Ma tell me is because of our slaves, that the people in the north don't want us to have slaves. We used to call them helpers but now its time we know the truth about what they are. They help us on our plantation, us we have 2 slaves. I hope Charlie comes home soon I really miss him and how we used to talk during lights out, Charlie is the best big brother ever. I want Pa to come home too I miss them so much and it's only been a day since they left.