The sound of strings being pulled echoed in the quiet forest and soon three arrows ensued tearing the cool breeze and landing straight on the mark.
A triumphant smile ghosted on pink petals as the little warrior celebrated her small victory. Her brown curls bounced in the air. Raising her chin, she again pulled the string to take another perfect shot when someone interrupted.
"Y/N?? YOU HERE AGAIN??"
Y/n creased her brows expressing her displeasure. She put her bow down and glared at Rose who stood beside her while panting hard.
"I've been searching for you everywhere," she spoke while catching her breath.
"Can't you wait? Don't you see I am busy?" Y/n snapped at her and turned to leave. Rose was staggered at her rude response but soon a sad sigh escaped her lips because it wasn't something new.
She has become used to it now.
Still, she pulled up a smile and approached her. "I am sorry but Jin Oppa has been asking for you. He couldn't find you in the Palace so he called me for your search operation." She tried to lift her mood and circled her arms around her neck. Y/n didn't grace her with any response and continued packing up her stuff.
"For what does he need me this early in the morning?" She spoke dryly and squirmed to get out of her grip. Rose's smile dropped. She grudgingly moved away from her and looked at her sadly.
"He wanted to see you Y/n. He was worried for you. You know his day doesn't start after seeing your face." She teased her only to earn a dry chuckle. Y/n turned around and looked at her amused.
"Well, he has his wife. He should start his morning after seeing her face not mine," saying that, she took her small duffel and walked away leaving Rose stunned. Her jaw dropped as she stared at her retreating figure in disbelief.
*****
Y/n sauntered inside the palace. The maids immediately took her duffel which she quickly handed to escape the daily scolding but too bad for her since Jin was already at the entrance waiting for her.
"Had fun with arrows?" He taunted and glared at his sister. Y/n sighed; her shoulders slouched as she looked at him with bored eyes.
"Good morning, Future King. You requested my presence," her voice lacked the charm as if she forced herself to let out those words. Jin was infuriated. He marched in her direction with predatory steps and glared down at her.
"What's with your tone huh? What is the matter with you? Didn't I tell you to stop practicing archery and fencing?" He lashed out at her. Y/n lifted her burning gaze. She was equally exasperated.
"Save your lecture. And what makes you think I will listen to you? I am a master of my own. I won't take orders, especially from you." She gritted her teeth. Her fists clenched as a vein in her forehead popped up.
Jin was gobsmacked. It was as if she had slapped him with her words. Even the guards were shocked at her tone.
"Y/N!!!" An ear-splitting growl came from behind. Y/n shut her eyes because she immediately recognized the owner. Her nose scrunched as soon as her lungs filled with the strong scent of jasmine and lilies. Opening her eyes, her gaze clashed with the shimmering brown ones that were glowering at her with contempt.
"How dare you talk to your brother like that? I can't believe you have changed this much. Even Dad and Mom have no idea what turned you so bitter and malicious that you start hating everyone. Do you even realize how much you're hurting everyone because of your attitude? Neither do you divulge the reasons nor do you appreciate if we put efforts to have a civil conversation with you. You're stuck on acting like a brat and now have started insulting Jin, your elder brother in front of everyone." Jisoo criticized her vehemently. She couldn't put up with her insolent behavior anymore.
