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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A girl wearing well-fitted black exercise shirt and pants is jogging while carrying a pail full of water in both hands around a mansion.
"Huff, huff" loud even breathing was heard from the girl. The water in the bucket constantly sways inside, but it doesn't splash out.
She looked straight to her path and saw her uncle waiting for her while standing straight in front of the mansion gates. He stood there wearing a plain white shirt and black shorts, with his face neutral.
The uncle glanced at his watch and said, "27 minutes. Good, earlier by 3 minutes."
Sorcha nodded, still catching her breath.
"Drink water. Rest but do not sit." Uncle David ordered.
"Yes!" Sorcha answered.
She breathed heavily then walked towards her uncle, taking the bottle in his hand, before drinking several gulps of water.
It has been a week since her daily training started. It was more on just running and running. Sometimes, her uncle David will also ask her to carry things like those pail of water or just attach weights on her arms and legs. There are also times when her dad Anthony would come oversee her while training.
Her body may be stronger than regular people, but her uncle David still managed to find out her limit, and constantly helps her in exceeding it.
After seeing her stop drinking, David said, "Soldiers need to have a sturdy and tough body. From tomorrow onwards, you'll still continue your daily running in the morning but now, we'll add self defense and physical combat on your schedule. Tough body is important but remember that combat ability is more significant, especially in the battlefield."
Sorcha's head nodded heavily while listening to her uncle, keeping everything her uncle say in her mind.
"Come, try kicking with your right leg." Uncle David told her.
Sorcha hummed in agreement then forcefully kicked.
David caught her legs and said, "Good, kick with the left."
She again did as he said, and David caught it once more.
"You seem to apply more force when using your right leg. We'll fix that next time. You'll have to train both, making them equal in power if possible. That should be the same with your arms."
Sorcha nodded her head. "I understand."
"Good!" Uncle David then laughed, returning to his gentle and kind Uncle role. "Alright! That's it for now. We'll resume training tomorrow. Haha! your mom kept on complaining to your dad about how she couldn't see you much like before. Go and spend some time with her."
Sorcha scratched her head and felt guilty inside, thinking about how she really didn't spend much more time with her mother.
"Then thank you uncle David for today." She said then straightened her back and bowed a bit towards him.
"Let's go inside. Your aunt Claire has prepared your breakfast already." David smiled at Sorcha. 'This girl really has a tough character. She never even complained once ever since we started training." He praised her inside, feeling proud about being the girl's teacher.
Sorcha smiled back at him and agreed. Both of them entered the mansion, the girl at the front and the man followed from behind.
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