The Archers Mark (on hold)

Never Show Weakness

Flames pov.

 I stood starring at Piers with a stern smile on my face. "Start with 25 pillar laps, then do basic warm ups and then pair up, and spar with no deadly blows. And wait for further instructions. If your done by the time Commanders not back. That is." Stated Piers as he looked so cute standing before me. He looked so manly in charge.

His eyes watching mine for any sign of, well I don't know. Cindy nodded and hit me on the shoulder, Pulling me from my daze.

"Well we better get to it then?" She asked me eyeing Piers knowingly. I nodded and headed back to the tree lines so we may climb the bridges that lead to the pillars. I took notice of the white sandy beaches seeping in to my boots as we walked.

I was rather focusing on everything but Piers who was the cause for last night. I heard as Cindy called over the others and explained to them what we were to do.

"Oi can we talk Flames?" Asked Piers, I looked away from him and focused on the shore. "Nothing to talk about Piers, it was a mistake nothing else." I stated. I felt my heart shatter as his voice squeaked "oh." 

"But why is Commander not here Lieutenant?" Asked Sha. As we started to climb the trees to get to the bridges (using the integrated steps of the trees) to get to the top.

"I don't know...Um Piers?" I asked trying to sound as normal as possible. My saying his name made him jump a little. I didn't mean to sound harsh. Last night was rough for the both of us.

But he wouldn't have been killed. I would have. I shook that from my head. I must not let my internal feelings stray me. I must be a great Lieutenant for my family. For there debt.

"Well, um this morning that gate keeper that helped us was found dead. And Commander was covered in a lot of her blood. So maybe she went to change?" He stated. I scrunched my eye brows as Cindy spoke what I was thinking. "Why would Commander-san be covered in Comets blood?"

"You're not insinuating that she did it are you Cindy?" I asked.

I must admit that was a peculiar thing to ask even though I was thinking it. Cindy scoffed "Insinuating? What does that even mean? Where the hell do you even come up with something like that?"

I sighed. "Cindy it means..It means...Ah fuck, are you saying that Commander had something to do with Comet-Sans death?" I asked. Hear my voice catching in the wind that swayed the bridge.

"No. No. I'm just asking why would she be covered in blood?" Cindy stated. I shrugged. "Oh I have an idea?!" Shouted Hailey who's bleach blond hair swayed in the harsh wind. "wow you spoke?" Stated Cindy as we started to gather on the pillar with the oak tree on it. I looked around to survey the area like I was taught as they continued to talk. I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched.

"Wow you broke a rule?" Hillary stated in a sarcastic tone. "Oi that hurts!" Cindy stated. I looked passed the pillars wide green ground realizing that the Whitebeards Ship was not be a few yards away. And the more I stared the more I felt watched.

"Commander couldn't have killed Comet" Sha stated. "guys as I was saying, (Hillary stated) Maybe she was covered in Jordan's blood heard the scream like we all did and ran." I thought about it. "That makes sense." Sha stated what I was thinking. Expect she was covered in Comets blood because she found Comet. But same thing I'm sure.

"Oh yeah speaking of Jordan, Commander Star was asking about her, and turns out shes doing fine. She cant make rankings though." Piers stated.

I frowned and turned a bit towards the right to try and scop out the best way to jump.