"What about the Robotics club?" Nah suggested as the two of stared at the list of school clubs.
"That's only for the smartest people in the school, plus isn't Laurent in there?" I reply.
"Oh please no, let's change the subject, okay what about the Soaring club?"
"I-I don't know anything about flying," I am beginning to see frustration grow on Nah's face, maybe me joining a club wasn't meant to be.
"Well jeez Noire we have gone down almost the entire list of clubs, I think all that's left is the Archery club," Nah says, sounded irritated as ever.
"Archery…m-maybe that can work," The idea entered my head, and I was realistically able to grasp the idea of me with a bow, and it didn't seem too farfetched.
"Eh? You mean you really want to join the Archery Club?"
"Well it isn't something I am too familiar with, but doesn't seem like the hardest thing in the world, and it could be fun," I try to think positively for a change.
"Well it certainly isn't my thing but if you think so."
"Nah please join it with me, I don't want to join a club alone and not knowing anyone, and Track ends pretty soon," I plead to my friend.
"I can't Noire, I told you, once track is over I try out for the swim team, besides have you seen those bows, they are almost bigger than me!" Nah makes a fair point.
"Sorry, I just really don't wanna go in alone," I knew this was going to be an issue, but my desire to join a club mirrored me wanting to bring someone along.
"I'm sorry too but there's nothing I can do," Nah handed me one of the Archery Club fliers, "I'm sure someone will join it with you, look I gotta go to practice, if I am late Kjelle will throw me over the field goal post," Nah says before heading to her track practice.
I look down at the flier, it says the club meets Fridays and Mondays, which means I still have until tomorrow to find someone to accompany me, but still my only other option is Morgan, and I am pretty sure those are her book club days. Still it won't hurt to ask.
"Noire! You ready to go home?" I overhear over my shoulder, it was Morgan.
"I was just thinking about you Morgan; I figured you'd be looking for Owain about now,"
"He always seems to elude me after school, I never know where he goes, I didn't get the chance to implement my tests yet,"
"Oh, I forgot about your special plans, well lets head home,"
The two of us reach the infernal steps that caused my ankle injury, I make my way down slowly, those things weren't going to get me twice in one day.
"Hey Morgan, would you be interested in joining the Archery Club?" I ask on our way home.
"Oooo Archery, sounds like fun, when are the days?" Morgan asks excitedly.
I let out a sigh knowing what the answer will be, "Mondays and Fridays."
"Noire you know those are my book clubs, what kind of member would I be if I abandoned them now," I couldn't help but feel guilty for asking knowing she would have to decline.
"I know Morgan, just I want to join, but not alone, plus I don't even know if I will do well."
"Well do you have anyone else in mind; I know Nah is involved with sports."
"I can't think of anyone, maybe I'll think of someone by tomorrow, I'll figure it out over a goodnight's sleep."
Once we arrive home I explain to my mother, whose name is Tharja, and my father, whose name is Robin, about my ankle. Mother gives me the death stare as she tends to do, not happy with her daughter's constant clumsiness, but my Father has long since accepted the fact and they were both happy to know it wasn't anything serious. Once our homework was done the four of us found ourselves at the dinner table.
"So Morgan, how are things going with that Owain boy?" Mother asks.
"Owain? Isn't that Lissa and Gaius's kid?" Asks Father.
"That's the one, and things are going great, it's only a matter of time before he falls into my trap!" Morgan excitedly answers.
"That's my girl, remember to never be afraid to pull out all the stops when pursuing the one you want, isn't that right Robin?" Mother says, slowly placing her hand on Fathers.
"Uh-Uh-Uh-Noire how was your day!? You know, other than hurting your ankle," Father asks quickly changing the subject.
"Oh, W-Well, I was thinking about joining the Archery Club at the school," I reply.
"Archery huh, that's new, what sparked the interest?" Father asks.
"Oh just, looking to try something new," I had no idea how to respond, truthfully I am not sure why I felt the need the join a club, or why I chose the Archery Club above all the rest, but my decision has been made and I will see it through.
"When are the days for that club?" Asked Mother.
"Mondays and Fridays,"
"Is that so, well then those days both you and your sister will be out late, hmmm, I guess me and your father will have quite a bit more alone time then hehe," My mother got one her signature scary looks on her face.
"Hehe…oh boy," My father got one of his signature scared looks on his face.
As I slept I thought of all the people I was friends with, the thought didn't last long. I didn't have a clue of who I could ask to join the Archery Club with me, I was debating on whether or not I truly wanted to join the club to begin with, I suppose not. I guess I will figure it out tomorrow.
The next morning Morgan was rushing me once again, however now I know the reason, before we left the house I managed to have my backpack zipped and both shoes tied. My ankle was feeling much better, but Nurse Aversa did want me to check back in once I arrive to school before going to class so she can do a check-up. I make it to school and manage to go up the steps with no issues, something I will no longer take for granted. Once I walk into the nurse's office I see Nurse Aversa talking with Brady, with his shoulder wrapped up.
"Oh Noire, since you're here I'll check you first since you're a sure thing," Says the Nurse.
"Well thanks for the well-wishes nurse," Brady says, irritated as always.
"H-How's the shoulder?" I ask, no idea why I felt the need to, or why I was nervous to ask.
"Oh this, nothing I can't deal with, I'll be fine," He replies, a cockier answer than expected.
I sit on the nurse's bed and she examines my ankle, pulling, rotating, and asking me where it hurts, I was doing better than I had expected.
"Well you aren't at one hundred percent, but you are cleared, you should be good by next week," Nurse Aversa explains.
"Phew, t-thanks Nurse Aversa," I reply in relief.
"Brady I have some stuff in the back for you I will be back shortly," She says before returning the eternal fortress that is her back room.
As I turn to go to class, I stop in the doorway, another idea came to mind, doubting its plausibility, but decided to give it a shot anyway.
"B…Brady?" I ask.
"Heh? What is it Noire?" He asks.
"W-W…Would you like to join the Archery Club with me?"
