Chapter 2

The tree leaves rustled as I landed on the branch of a nearby tree, pushing my black hair behind my ear, I looked around at my surroundings. It was already night time and many of the recruits had turned in for the night. But me, I couldn't turn in yet. I looked to my left when I heard another rustle come from a nearby tree. I drew my bow and aimed it at the leaves, releasing the arrow.

"Eeeeeek!" Someone shreeked inside the leaves soon falling to the ground. It landed on the ground with a loud thud and seemed to lay there moaning.

"Uuuuugggh," I looked down and realized it was only Teira. "now what did you go and do that for? You could have killed me Speka." She rubbed her head, shaking her fist at me playfully.

I jumpped down from the tree landing with a flip. I placed my hand on my hip and looked at her. I stayed silent for a few moments, I must have looked angry because Teira seemed spooked, then I smiled at her.

"Oh, sorry Teira. I didn't know that was you." I giggled a bit and rubbed my head. I honestly didn't like when Teira followed me around, she always got mistaken for a monster or enemy.

"What are you doing anyway, Speka? Why do you always come out here to stand in that tree? Is it something important or something?" She asked with curious eyes, with much intrest of what I was doing.

"I like to hone my skills as a Nature Elf and my archery. Something you should also be doing Teira." I smirked at her with a look of scolding. Teira was one of the youngest Elves who tried to become a recruit. She needs much more practice though. She could also work on her stealth a bit...

She chuckled shly and smiled. I personally train Teria at times when I can. Otherwise she is trained under the other elves. But to be honest she wasn't exactly what I was thinking about. I was more thinking about that member who was sleeping the whole time at the mission. He must have been exausted if he slept that long. He looked rather cute just laying there peacefully, not knowing what was going on around him.

"What are you doing following me anyway, Teria? Shouldn't you be with your brother, Cedrick"? I asked. Cedrick was Teria's adopted older brother. He's a human who lost his parents during a battle that went on for quite a while. He one day protected her from bandits that invaded her home, ever since then she called him her older brother and the Elder of the Elves allowed it.

"Well...yes but Cedrick probably won't even know I'm gone. He's pretty intrested in you after all." She wiggled her finger in my face.

Into me? I haven't seen much of this exactly. Unless I'm just blind to it but from what I think, he has more important things to worry about like Teira and getting his work done. It's highly unlikely for Cedrick to ignore work for something like that. Although he has been giving me special meals as of late.

"Anyway, get back home. I have something to do. And I don't need you to follow me around like a lost baby Phoru." I scolded Teira causing her ears to droop slightly.

"Awwww, fine. Your too protecting Speka." She sighed and started to walk away.

I ran forward a bit and started doing handsprings, leading to a back flip onto the tree. I looked around and noticed a nearby house. I didn't think anyone lived so close to this area. Maybe it's actually a bandit hideout? Should I investigate or should I just leave it be? No matter what I seemed to be thinking I found myself jumping from tree to tree, moving closer and closer to the house.

I jumpped onto the roof of the house and sat down, fixing my bow for any battle I might have. I wasn't sure if this was an friend or foe's house but I wasn;t just going to ignore it.

"Okay Speka, remember all the training in stealth that you have taken. The element of surprise is what you need always." I stood up and paced back and forth.

I looked at the bright moon which looked very beautiful. I always loved looking at the moon. It was always very romantic to me. Something that nature should always cherish as unreplaceable.

I noticed a chimmney on the room and walked over to it. I looked inside but couldn't really seem much. It was too dark on the inside. I squinted to see if that would help. It didn't. I leaned farther forward and before I knew it, I had fallen into and down the chimmney.

"Eeeeeeek!" I landed at the bottom and rubbed my back. "Owww. That...wasn't very smart or stealthy." I opened my eyes and looked around.