The Fallen Archer
Targeted victory
12TH SENIOR ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP
Serena stands poised, bow in hand, facing the target.
The crowd watches in anticipation as she releases her arrow, hitting the bullseye with unmatched precision.
Lila Jones
*takes her position*
Lila Jones
*shoots the arrow*
ANNOUNCER
It's a neck-to-neck competition, folks!
ANNOUNCER
Serena Carter and Lila Jones giving us an archery showdown for ages!
The final scores are tallied.
ANNOUNCER
And by just one point....
The arena holds its breath.
ANNOUNCER
SERENA CARTER TAKES THE LEAD!!
ANNOUNCER
What a SPECTACULAR display of skill!
The whole arena starts cheering for Serena.
Serena Carter
*smiles acknowledging them*
Serena Carter
*waves to the crowd*
Serena Carter
*extends her right hand towards Lila*
Lila Jones
*accepts her handshake*
Serena Carter
Better luck next time Lila!
Serena Carter
Gosh… I'm so tired..
All the news channels were playing her replaying her victory.
Suddenly the News Anchor transitions to a shocking relevation.
News Anchor (on TV )
In a surprising turns of events, Serena Carter, the archery sensation..
News Anchor (on TV )
Is under the scrutiny of allegedly using of performance-enhancing drugs.
Serena Carter
*eyes widen*
Serena Carter
*disbelief *
Serena Carter
that can't be true...
Serena Carter
*searches her phone*
Her mind races as listens to the accusations and the implications.
News Anchor (on TV )
The drug test results will be the deciding factors in Serena's career and reputation.
Serena Carter
I didn't use anything...
Serena Carter
This has to be a mistake.
Serena Carter
*Quickly takes the call*
Serena Carter
hello... Mr. Lee, what's happening in the news...y-you know i-it's not true...
Serena Carter
I didn't use any...
Manager lee
Hey Serena listen… Calm down..
Manager lee
we all know you didn't do anything….
Manager lee
Don't listen to anybody,
Manager lee
just turn off the TV and go to sleep
Manager lee
you have second round tomorrow, and need not be stressed ok?
Manager lee
I'll take care of it… We all are taking care of it..
A huge crowd of reporters was outside the hotel where Serena was staying.
All waiting for her to come out so they can bombard her with their questions.
Serena faces media, cameras flashing, as she maintains her composure.
REPORTER- Serena, how do you respond to the allegations?
Serena Carter
*confidently*
Serena Carter
It's absurd!
Serena Carter
I didn't take any performance-enhancing drugs.
Serena Carter
I am more than willing to take the test and prove my innocence.
Shattered legacy
Serena Carter
*sits nervously *
Her finger tapping on the edge of the table.
A nurse collects her blood sample.
Nurse
You'll have the results shortly, Serena.
Serena Carter
Everything will get clear once the results are out...
ANNOUNCER
Ladies and gentlemen, we have the results of Serena carter's drug test.
Serena stands up, her eyes fixated on the television screen as the tension in the room thickens.
ANNOUNCER
The test reveals the presence of Vitroboost, a prohibited performance-enhancing drug.
Serena's world shatters as the crowd gasps.
Serena Carter
No, no, no, no, it can't be true.
Serena Carter
I never took anything!
News Anchor (on TV )
Serena Carter, once celebrated, in now under the scrutiny for deceiving her fans and competitors.
Public outrage erupts and her name is forever tarnished.
Serena Carter
It's a setup!
Serena Carter
it's definitely a setup!
Serena Carter
they have fabricated the results...
Serena Carter
I-I never used anything!
Serena Carter
*tears running down her cheeks*
News Anchor (on TV )
The once-admired archer is now blacklisted from all championships. Her career is over.
Serena Carter
*frustrated *
Serena Carter
They are destroying me! I didn't cheat!
The public turns against Serena
so many hate comments and messages were sent to her.
ANGRY FAN - you betrayed us Serena... we liked you so much, but you cheated us all.
ANOTHER ANGRY FAN - you are a cheater! You don't deserve to live. DIE!
Serena Carter
No one is listening to me...
Serena Carter
No matter how much I try to deny it they just don't want to listen.
Serena Carter
*calls someone*
Serena Carter
Mr. Lee, please do something.... its getting horrible.
Serena Carter
They are blacklisting me even when I'm innocent.
Manager lee
You're right... I am doing my best but nothing is happening.
Manager lee
Even the results came out positive serena..
Manager lee
There's nothing we can do.
Manager lee
Tell me truthfully Serena....
Manager lee
You really didn't use the drug right?
Serena Carter
are you doubting on me, Mr. Lee??
Manager lee
No, no I'm just... trying to... confirm
Serena Carter
It's okay Mr. Lee.
Serena Carter
Have a good night.
Serena Carter
(Is this the end....)
Serena Carter
(Is this how all of this was supposed to end..)
Serena Carter
(my career, my reputation, my name….my everything is taken from me falsely)
Serena Carter
(What will i do..)
That night Serena didn't even shut her eyes for a second.
She felt like her soul was snatched away from her.
Her dreams like a delicate arrows, false accusations came as a storm, sending her dreams scattering as fractured arrows.
All those cheers turned into haunting silence.
And the once golden path she walked on turned into a labyrinth of shattered hopes, where every step felt like navigating the shards of a broken legacy.
Serena, now adrift in a sea of disbelief and betrayal, clung to the fragments of her dreams, each piece a reminder of the archer she used to be, now forever lost in the shadows of an unjust downfall.
Abandoned
Chairman Philip
Serena, we have gathered her to discuss the implications of the recent scandal.
Vice chairman Kirk
*scowling *
Vice chairman Kirk
This is the disgrace to the academy!
Coach Sam
Serena, we didn't expect this from you...
Trustee Greta
The academy's reputation is at stake because of you!
Manager lee
I hate to say this but
Manager lee
we all have seen the drug test results.
Manager lee
It's clear that you have been using enhancers.
Serena Carter
* fiercely *
Serena Carter
I never took any drugs!
Serena Carter
The results are fabricated!
Serena Carter
I'm saying this again and again...
Serena Carter
Why are you all not listening to me...
Serena Carter
*tearing up*
Chairman Philip
Fabricated or not,
Chairman Philip
it's tarnishing our image.
Chairman Philip
Sponsors are backing out, our goodwill is plummeting.
Chairman Philip
We also have other athletes Serena.
Chairman Philip
It is hindering with their game and career too.
Chairman Philip
And we don't want to compromise with them.
Trustee Greta
*whispering to kirk*
Trustee Greta
It's all her fault.
Chairman Philip
We've decided it best for you to step back from archery.
Chairman Philip
It's for the academy's sake.
Serena Carter
You can't just push me aside!
Serena Carter
I want to file a case and prove my innocence.
Manager lee
Legal battles are messy Serena. It's a waste of time and money.
Coach Sam
It's for the best. We will help to transition into a stable career
Serena Carter
*angry and hurt*
Serena Carter
you're abandoning me?
Serena Carter
After all these years?
Vice chairman Kirk
You should have thought about consequences of your action before tarnishing our reputations.
Trustee Greta
We all trusted you...
Trustee Greta
But you have proven yourself to be nothing more than a liability.
Trustee Greta
*Sighs and whisper*
Trustee Greta
Such a waste of money.
Vice chairman Kirk
It's clear that now you are not fit to represent the academy. Also, all championships have blacklisted you.
Vice chairman Kirk
We need to cut ties before any more damage is done.
Serena Carter
I will not let you destroy my life. I will fight the injustice!
Vice chairman Kirk
*disdainful *
Vice chairman Kirk
well, well, well, another women causing trouble. Isn't it too typical?
Vice chairman Kirk
Always blaming others for your shortcomings.
Vice chairman Kirk
It's a wonder woman like you got so far in the man's world.
Trustee Greta
*smirking arrogantly*
Trustee Greta
Serena, darling, you are not the first to fall from grace.
Trustee Greta
And you certainly won't be the last.
Trustee Greta
But let's face facts here..
Trustee Greta
The Academy can't afford to be associated with someone tainted by scandal.
Serena Carter
But I'm innocent you know that!
Trustee Greta
*rolling her eyes*
Trustee Greta
Innocent or not, perception is everything in this world.
Trustee Greta
And right now perception is that you are nothing more than a liability.
Serena Carter
*voice shaking*
Serena Carter
I have given my everything to this Academy. I deserve a chance to clear my name.
Trustee Greta
Ohh Serena, don't be so naive. Clearing name requires resources, time, efforts… Things academy simply can't spare on a lost cause like you.
Serena Carter
Please... please. I'm begging you! Don't do this to me.
Vice chairman Kirk
*whining *
Vice chairman Kirk
ohh here comes the water work!
Trustee Greta
Face the reality and the consequences of your actions
Trustee Greta
Now If you'll excuse me, i have much more pressing matters to attend to.
Chairman Philip
I'm sorry to say this Serena, but we don't have whole day to this matter.
Manager lee
We will send you the details regarding your new job…
Manager lee
Till then stay low.
Coach Sam
Please try to cooperate with us.
Serena Carter
*feeling defeated*
Serena Carter
You may have silenced me today, but beware of the silence of forgotten.
Serena Carter
One day you'll look back on this moment and realize the grave mistake you've made.
Serena Carter
This isn't over.
Serena Carter
You all will regret this.
Saying this she left from there.
Strange silence covered the boardroom.
Coach Sam
I think... we should've tried to give her another chance.
Chairman Philip
You should be more concerned about your players, Coach Sam.
Chairman Philip
But if you are more worried about Serena, you can gladly leave the academy.
Coach Sam
No.. sir.. I didn't mean it that way.
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