Late evening at the Barrons Mansion.
The lights in the study room of Anthony Barrons is still lit up. The scent of the books lingered in the air, making anyone feel comfortable when smelling them.
Anthony is sitting on his usual place, still wearing his uniform, as he stares at his beloved daughter that is standing in front of him. Sorcha is wearing her cute pajamas bought for her by Aria, and her favorite bunny slippers, ready to sleep anytime. While Uncle David is standing on his side.
"Are you already determined to walk the path of a soldier?" He asked seriously.
"Yes, dad. I am." Sorcha firmly replied. But her appearance while saying that looks quite comical because of the clothes she's wearing.
"Good. You didn't disappoint this old man! Haha! My daughter should always stand firm on her every decision!" Anthony heartily laughed.
"You keep on saying that you are an old man. What did that make me? A foot away from earth?" Uncle David joked from the side.
"Don't say that uncle David you still have a long road to take in your life." Sorcha smiled at him.
"Ha! My daughter is right! Haha besides you are still going to train my baby!" Anthony said.
Sorcha felt shocked when she heard that.
"Uncle David will train me?" She asked with curious eyes.
"Mm right." Anthony said.
"Sigh, unless you don't want this uncle of yours to be your teacher?" David teased her.
"Of course I want uncle to teach me! I know dad is busy so I'm not expecting him to be my teacher anyway" she answered with enthusiasm.
"I'm actually happy that your father is busy. I get to be able to teach you." He grinned.
"Hey, stop being cheeky. You won't be able to snatch my daughter's love from me anyway!"
Sorcha and her uncle David laughed happily hearing the childish tone of Anthony.
"Cough. Back on our topic. Tomorrow, you'll start training with your uncle." Anthony turned serious once again.
"Okay." Sorcha answered briefly with a smooth voice.
"I need you to wake up 4:30 AM everyday. We'll do your training every morning before you go to school and every night before sleeping. Do you think you can do that?" Uncle David was also serious.
"Yes I can!" She replied with a nod.
"Very well." David praised. "I will explain more when we start already." He added.
Sorcha just continued nodding her small head.
"Did you prepare yourself mentally?" Anthony interrupted them.
"Yes. I am already prepared." Her eyes beaming with determination.
"Good. I am expecting a lot from you. I want you to surpass me. Do you understand?" He said wanting to put more pressure on his daughter.
"I won't disappoint you dad!" Sorcha promised her father.
"Haha I'll remember that. Go back now to your room and rest. Prepare yourself for tomorrow." Anthony smiled gently, stood up and walked towards his daughter, giving her a kiss on her hair.
"Thank you dad. Goodnight." She also gave him a light peck on his cheeks, making her ears turned red instantly.
"Haha I even get to have a kiss! Your father is really happy! Go now! Go now!" Anthony again laughed merrily.
Sorcha nodded with a blushing face then also said her goodnight to her uncle before leaving the study room.
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In the mountain where the Barron mansion stood and when the sun hasn't even risen yet, a girl in the age of 14 was running nonstop.
"Run! Don't slow down!" The stern voice of a man was heard in the whole area.
Sorcha didn't have the energy to reply to her uncle David as she continues to run. Her small face is covered in sweat, and her clothes were all drenched. She has been running for some time now.
The training started at exactly 4:30 am, and her usual kind and gentle uncle has turned into a strict malevolent teacher. Not that she mind though, it was just a bit scary to look at his uncle's serious gaze.
"Okay that's enough for now. We'll have training again later before dinner. This whole week, we'll focus more on developing your stamina and endurance. Go rest first and prepare for school." Uncle David instructed her.
"Yes uncle!" Sorcha shouted while slightly panting, finally able to appreciate the fresh morning breeze.
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Pioneer high school on the same day.
"Guys, let's go play together in my house. My parents have been asking me to show my friends to them." Rica said to the group.
"When?" Luke asked.
"Depends on you. How about today after class?" Rica suggested.
"Sorry. I can't." Sorcha said with an apologetic tone.
"How about tomorrow? Or on weekends?" Rica again asked.
"I am not sure"
"Heeey why!? What are you upto?" Luke curiously questioned. Edmund on the side quietly looked at her too.
"Sigh.. It's just that I will be busy these days." Sorcha explained.
She looked at Rica then added, "I'll make it up to you next time."
Rica pouted, "Mm, 'kay. But you have to promise you'll come next time!" She said while tugging Sorcha's sleeves.
"Okay." Sorcha promised her.
"Heeeey! Don't tell me you are going on a date???!" Luke shouted, making some of the early students look at them.
Sorcha and the others just rolled their eyes at this troublesome kid.
Suddenly, Ryan, wearing a teacher's uniform appeared on the classroom's door and walked infront of the class. Hearing the energetic shout of Luke he laughed and said, "Haha you guys seem lively today but you should all quiet down for now. We are going to start our lesson."
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On the school gate. After school hours.
"Sorcha, you're really not coming with us?" Rica asked again.
"I will next time." She replied.
"Okayyy.. then we're going now!" Rica said reluctantly.
"Take care guys." Sorcha waved her hands.
"Don't go on a date!" Luke said with threatening eyes before turning around, bringing the silent Edmund with him.
Black lines formed on Sorcha's forehead when she heard him. 'does this kid have a loose screw?' she asked herself internally.
"Haha Luke is too playful." Ryan walked near her.
"Mr. Ryan" Sorcha greeted. "He is indeed."
"Oh my little sis has forgotten about her big brother?" Ryan said with a teasing voice.
Sorcha scratched her head. "Big Brother."
Ryan laughed feeling satisfied, "how's your first day of training?"
"You know?" Sorcha asked, shocked.
"Haha of course. Your father told me." He winked at her.
"My dad really blabbers a lot." She sighed, imagining her father's face while talking about her.
"You train properly and make sure to take care of yourself." Ryan advised.
"Yes." She said then glanced at the incoming family's car. "Big Brother I'm going now."
"Okay. Keep safe." Ryan gently brushed her hair again.
Sorcha no longer bothered in removing his hands, it looks like it has become his habit already.
"I will." She turned around and entered the car.
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