•✧ JENNIE'S POV ✧•

" Good morning GC and LCs. Before we start running our daily laps, I want to announce something. " - Spoke Taehyung as everyone's eyes were on him.

" As the first week of our training has passed, there will be a few changes made in the training sessions every week from now. As for this week, instead of swimming lessons you will be given lessons on how to use a gun. " - He said making everyone sigh because the training was becoming harder day by day.

" Let's start our laps then! 5 laps for today. Turn to your right, start! " - All the cadets obeyed his orders without paying much attention to what he was saying.

Jennie on the other hand had slightly wide eyes as she clearly heard him say " 5 laps ". Nonetheless, she started running along with the others as she didn't want to get yelled at over and over again even though his personality seemed to have taken a complete turn as he was being less strict to her for the past 2 days.

It was confusing her a lot since she didn't want this to be a part of his evil plans of making her suffer. Still, she didn't care and wanted to improve herself just like how the other girls were doing. She couldn't exactly say they were improving since they were never yelled at or scolded even once by him in the past week. She, herself didn't get scolded for the past 2 days and wondered if it was because she was improving or something else.

Compared to the first few days, her breathing wasn't as uneven as it used to be while running. She could keep her pace with the other cadets and maybe that was why he didn't target her much.

Only 3 laps were done when Jennie started to feel a slight pain in her right leg but didn't care and ran until the 5th lap was done.
The cadets stopped running and stood in a queue as usual as they all breathed heavily waiting for their trainor to speak.

" Good work. Take a 10 minutes break before we head to the pistol and rifle training session." - A low energy 'yes' was heard from the group members as they walked towards the table to grab a water bottle before they sat down on the benches near them.

The GCs who always seemed to still be in a good shape even after running 3 laps were also out of breath today as it truly showed how hard it was getting for all of them.

" I guess.. the rumors of 15 laps were real after all. I can already see myself running the 7th lap and collapsing midway in the near future. " - Said Juda as Jennie nodded agreeing to her statement.

" Gosh, I'm sweating. " - Jennie said before taking a few sips from the water bottle.

" You're doing good buddy. You've learned to keep your pace matched with the rest of us. You'll be fine once you get used to it. " - A small smile appeared on the siren-eyed girl's lips as she shrugged her shoulders before stretching herself.

" Owh my muscles must be asking for forgiveness. " - She said making the other one chuckle as they both got up from the bench when Taehyung returned.

" Proceed to the main grounds everyone. "

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" These are regular pistols and today you will be taught on how to use them. Please stand in a queue here and one by one proceed forward when your name is called. " - Said the soldier as he placed the bullets in the gun and loaded it before he spoke again.

" First up, LC Jennie Kim please step forward. " - Her heart started beating faster at the call of her name as she didn't expect that she'll be the first one to go.

Taking a few steps forward she was now standing in front of the soldier as he handed the gun to her and motioned her to point the gun at the target that was placed meters away from her. She did as she was told and positioned the gun towards the target, she closed one eye and waited for his order before she shot the target.

" 3,2,1.. shoot! " - A loud bang was heard across the ground as the trigger was already pulled by Jennie.

Although she was the one holding the gun, she didn't flinch one bit while the rest of the girls standing aside from her almost screamed. The bullet that Jennie had shot directly hit the target a few centimeters away from the center as she waited for someone to speak and announce her record out loud.

" 1 inch and 5 centimeters away from the center. Not bad!" - The Soldier that was standing a few feet away from the target shouted out loud after measuring the record as Jennie breathed out as she was holding it in for the past minute.

Her eyes diverted towards the soldier as he took the gun from her and looked at Taehyung before speaking.

" Her range and targeting is already better than most of the cadets. She will only need a few days of training to master her targeting with a pistol. " - A sigh of relief escaped the girl's mouth as she waited for her Commander to speak since the soldier's compliment hadn't satisfied her enough to believe in herself.

" Alright good job, LC Kim. You're pretty good at this so try the rifle too. I want to know your abilities in using a bigger weapon as well. " - He stated making her nod as she watched the soldier set up the rifle on the ground before she laid next to it and placed her right eye on the lens, when she was done setting her target she signalled the solider and he started the countdown.

" 3,2,1.. shoot! " - A much louder sound was produced this time as Jennie moved away from the gun while massaging her cheek as the gun moved back into her face before shooting the bullet.

" 2 centimeters away from the center! " - Gasps were heard from the cadets as they had assumed that she would do worse with the rifle since it was bigger gun, but their mouths were hung open when she had become the first LC to break the record of a GC that had been maintained for years, no one could break it until Jennie did.

" Impressive performance. You're pretty good at this LC Kim. I'm hoping you will maintain your place among the top trainees of this year. You can step aside now. " - Said Taehyung making her mood better as she bowed and stepped aside while trying not to smile.

The reason of her being surprisingly good at shooting was because of her dad who had trained her beforehand so she wouldn't have a problem in some of the trainings, at least. Her father being a Soldier benefitted her in healthcare and other Military skills as now she could see why he was excited about seeing her enter the Military academy.

Jennie was in her own thoughts while the soldier was calling the names of the cadets as they one by one went forward to test their skills. She could feel herself being stared at and it was making her extremely uncomfortable as she didn't want to be the center of attention. The girls who were shooting daggers at the poor girl seemed to have already figured out a plan on how to make her regret showing her skills off as they were smirking amongst themselves and Jennie didn't like it one bit as she could sense the vibes coming from them.

" ..this is not gonna turn out well. " - She whispered to herself before sighing.

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Jennie and Juda were walking to class together after their training and hour long break had ended, suddenly Juda stopped on her tracks making Jennie halt as well as she looked at her confused.

" What's wrong? " - Asked Jennie.

" Ah shit, I forgot my Geography book at the dorm. I'll be right back you go ahead first. " - She exclaimed making the other one nod as she walked back towards her dorm.

Jennie continued walking to her class as it was in the other building so it was taking some time to get there. Suddenly someone threw something hard on her head as she felt a liquid flowing down her uniform. She turned around only to find the girls from before standing there with their arms crossed.

" What are you doing? " - She asked trying not to make a fuss out of it but the duo seemed to have other plans.

" What are we doing? You tell me, bitch! Who are you trying to show off to? " - She rudely raised her voice as Jennie moved a few steps backwards when they came closer.

" I wasn't trying to show off to anyone. You're just assuming things- ah- " She stopped midway when another box of milk you directly hit her forehead. Not only one but multiple boxes.

" S-stop! What did I do?! " - Even though she was pleading them to stop they didn't and instead grabbed her hair, dragging her to the back of the buildings.

She was thrown on the hard ground making her scratch her knee and elbow as she hissed in pain and looked at them with tears in her eyes. Her hair was already a mess because of how hard the girl pulled it as she felt like it might've fell out if she didn't stop.

" Trying hard to get praised huh! Remember one thing, you will never be able to reach our level. All you have is your dumb abilities which won't get you anywhere and especially a man like Commander Kim will never like a filthy bitch like you. Now it would be better if you stay away from him. " - She kicked Jennie and it directly hit her stomach making her tears finally flow out as she winced in pain. The girls walked away leaving her alone in pain as if nothing had happened.

Her hand was placed on her stomach as she couldn't help but to fold her legs against herself trying to lessen the pain. And when it didn't work she decided to build up some courage to get up. She slowly sat up and looked around trying to find someone who would help her but she felt defeated once again when her eyes didn't spot anyone.

" F-fuck.. "