The Saga of The Cursed

~Memorii~

The next morning was simple.

Just waking up, doing morning routine, going downstairs to eat breakfast and just roaming around. Just a plain boring day.

I go to the waiting area, looking at a picture frame. One of my multiple adventures with my girls – my sisters, permanently printed to show any outsiders that visit. I sigh softly, remembering that specific memory.

The adrenaline pumping through my veins as I ran through the forest, trying to find another high ground spot to snipe from. I continue to run even if my legs are telling me to stop and rest. 'I can't get caught' My breathing gets heavier from getting the proper lack of oxygen. Knowing that picking a match of paintball game with active military personal was not such a great choice – since being only 3 girls against 6 men.

'Keep going. Gotta win, gotta win, only 4 to go.' I keep running despite my whole body collapsing on me. I stop for a second and take my surrounds when I finally noticed it. 'There.' I spot the perfect camping spot, 'Perfect' I rush over there, trying to not make as much noise, quickly covering myself and listening to any noise.

"One down, three to go, girls." Themis said through the earpiece, the only thing keeping the girls in touch through the match.

"Now we're even!" Yara chuckled, "Now it's one on one baby."

"Don't underestimate our enemies, girls." I smirk, "These guys are to be taken seriously...besides they are in the best in their field."

"Athena, let loose and kick some ass while at it." Yara smiles while keeping a lookout.

"Whatever..." I smirk softly

I continue to observe around, until a pop of red appears. I peer the scope to confirm my suspensions – an enemy. I stay in place, slowing down my breathing, waiting for the perfect opportunity to take a shot.

I could see him, walking, scouting the area and being in high alert. Unaware that I am watching his every move, I look back into the scope again, aiming his torso, right where his heart should be.

I continue to take aim, following his movement, putting my finger over the trigger and firing multiple shots. I chuckle as I watch him go down, seeing his legs fly in the air.

"One down, two to go bitches." I say through the earpiece as I move away and find a new spot, running away quickly.

That is until I hear shots and take cover quickly. I quickly look around to see someone running in my direction, so I take off, trying to get far ahead in order to be able to shoot back.

I push myself to run faster, until I trip and fall down, hitting my rib cage on a rock, but quickly turning around on my back and taking out a pistol and scavenging the area to see where the opponent will be coming from.

I immediately scramble under a rock. Hearing footsteps quickly coming to the area, I kept quiet as much as possible. Slowly, boots appear in front of the rock, seeing how they moved side to side, slowly walking away. I continue to stay under the rock, my heart pounding hard against my chest.

Time seems to pass so eternally slow but also don't want to get out just in case he is out there, waiting for me to come out – like a predator waiting for their prey to get false hope.

"Lady Athena," Walter exclaimed as he tried to get my attention, "Athena!". He claps his hands in front of my face, watching me jump back slightly and looking at him. "We have to go to enroll you in school."

"But...I-I...I graduated!!" I look at Walter with widen eyes. "The fu- "

"Language!" Walter looks at me sternly, "Anyway, you will so you can further perfect Japanese, it will be just for practice and you will only go to one class."

"Fine..."I shrug my shoulders, looking back to the picture.