War of Phantoms.

Chapter 6

I knew well the kind of responsibility that I started to carry with me once I made that promise. It was a difficult choice but I had to do it. If it wasn't going to be for Infenyans or my family, then it would be at least for me. Yes, I'd do it just for me.

I started to leave the house earlier than before and than I ever did, I was surprised with myself too, but I had to give the best of me. Especially after seeing what happened to the people, warriors and the leader during the last battle. I was thrown to this kingdom for some reason, though.

I was already in the practicing field preparing my weapon when the sun began to rise. I pushed the target some foots away from me, and notched an arrow into my bow, then started shooting. I missed many times and hit the red spot only twice and yet this didn't stop me to carry on.

I was shooting furiously when I heard a familiar voice behind me saying. "Anger is a great motivation when it comes to archery."

"Carla!" I turned around. "You're early."

"No,you're early. when did you leave the house?"

"Before sunrise." I answered while collecting the arrows from the ground.

"Anna was worried about you when I went to get you, she said that she woke up and didn't find you."

"Did you think I run away?"

"No, your costume and weapon were missed too. I assumed I'll find you here."

"I want to practice more."

"I see."

She held another bow and stood near me ready to shoot. As expected from her, she hit the goal each time without even trying. I stared at her for a while then sighed. "Ugh, why can't I be this professional?"

She laughed. "I wasn't born doing archery. I was horrible at some point too."

"You mean I'm horrible now?"

"I've to admit that you learn faster than the beginners we have."

"I'll show you that I'm the best."

"That's the spirit."

That's all what I did for days, I used to leave the house too early and come back too late. Carla was there in the field with me at first but then she stopped coming, maybe because I no longer needed her instruction. And for the leader, he didn't show himself a lot, although he said he'd be in charge of teaching me. Carla told me that he was working on something important.

That was better for me, in fact, since he had to yell at me whenever I was practicing.

He appeared only couple of times to just watch me shooting, without saying a word. It was so weird, so I acted like he wasn't there.

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The last time Leo watched me shooting was a bit lucky for me, because I hit the goal many times in row and failed only once, till I ran out of arrows.

He stood up and said. "Good job." then left.

I was just shocked. Did I just get a compliment from him? That was unbelievable!

I held my weapon and took Natasha home, feeling like high with happiness. I finally improved my archery and could hit anything I wanted, even from a distance!

"You're early today." Anna commented as she saw me tying my horse to the tree against her shop.

"That's because I did a good job today," I replied proudly. "Leo said that."

"Was he there?"

"Yes, he watched me shooting and I missed only once. He told me that it was a good job then left."