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On the outskirts of New York City, right where the dense forest met the water, stood a small, isolated house. It was far away from the noise of the city, surrounded by trees, wildlife, and endless silence. A teenage girl lived there alone. Her mother had died years ago, and her father had left her behind. With nobody to rely on, she had learned to survive by herself. Every single day, she trained with her bow and arrows, perfecting her aim until archery became second nature to her. She was unbelievably accurate, fast, and skilled, despite never having a professional trainer. Nobody knew about her talent, and she preferred to keep it that way. Deep inside the forest, hidden between the trees, stood an old deer-watching hut. It was her secret hideout, a place where she could watch the surrounding area without being seen. One afternoon, the Avengers arrived near her house while investigating something in the area. Seeing the overgrown garden and the seemingly abandoned building, they assumed nobody had lived there for years. Unaware that someone was watching them, they approached the front door. From her hidden position in the forest, the girl watched as the strangers stepped onto her property. She didn't recognize them, nor did she care who they were. To her, they were intruders. Suddenly, an arrow flew through the air and struck the wooden front door, just inches away from where the Avengers were standing. The entire team froze. Clint Barton immediately recognized the precision of the shot. Whoever had fired it knew exactly what they were doing. Another arrow landed beside the first. This time, a small note was attached. “GET OFF MY PROPERTY.”