A/N- My friend actually gave me this account, saying that she didn't want it anymore and knowing about my passion for writing, she thinks I'd like it. So this is actually my first fanfiction, even though it doesn't seem like it. Please no flames or anything, but constructive criticism is always appreciated. I'll try to reply to all of your reviews at the end of each chapter. Also, if this story get's no reviews in the first couple of chapters, I'll simply delete. Also, this story takes place immediately after the Malistaire arc, and way before the Morganthe arc. Once again, thank you so much!-crazynachos40976
Prologue - A Strange Letter & An Life-Altering Promise
It's been a month since I, 13 year old Brittany Coldblood, defeated Malistaire Drake, saving the Spiral from world destruction, and earning myself lots of fame. But I never said that all the fame is good. While many people love me, villains hated me. I've received over one hundred death threats since I became the "Savior of the Spiral," threatening for me not to get in their way the "next time." I still haven't decided what I'm going to do about that, to be honest.
So now I sit in Merle Ambrose's house, helping him go through Ravenwood's paperwork. With the new school year starting in two weeks, he was extremely busy, cleaning up the schoolhouse and making sure the teacher's arrive. I had told him that I would help him sort through his paper work, since I won't be attending Ravenwood, (I don't wanna brag, but I'm too advanced for their teachings.)
Most of the paper's are forms from applying student's, with some financial aid forms. One paper, however, catches my eye. It is in a red envelope, and on the back it simply says To Merle, from C. Merle did tell me to open all the envelope's, as forms could be inside. But inside was an old slip of parchment. I assume that it is about school, so I start to read.
To Merle,
I'm contacting you in regards to Brittany Iceblood. I'm concerned about how she will be now that she's famous. While sure, most of the fame is good, I'm afraid of the consequences. Brittany will forever be despised by villains, but that is not all. The villains will go after her, and they will also go after her friends, family, and more. As she ages, she will go through conflicted emotions, like a normal teenager.
However, these emotions could be her downfall. Anger and insanity will make her go crazy, and she will do dumb things. Overjoyment and excitement will cause her to overestimate her powers, while nerves and depression will make her underestimate it. But their is one emotion I am most concerned about.
Love.
Everyone she has ever loved, including you, her teachers, her friends, everyone will be slaughtered by the villains. No, I'm not saying that we will have future problems, causing them to be targeted, I'm saying that many people almost worship Malistaire, so chances are they will want revenge. Brittany isn't safe, nor is anyone she knows.
Which is why I contact you. You must tell her the hard truth. She can't fall in love, or have too much of a social life, or else it will be her downfall. I know you didn't want to tell her, but let's face it.
It's time.
-C
My hands start shaking uncontrollably, and I drop the letter. I sit down and I hold my hands over my eyes, processing what I just read. I've never heard of C, so this is all new to me. What's going on?
I sit for what seems like forever, before a voice pulls me out of my thoughts.
"Brittany, are you all right?" Gamma asks as he flies in.
"Yeah, I'm fine, but I got to go," I say. Before Gamma can say anything, I pick up the letter, a quill and a piece of fresh parchment, and I run away. I turn into the Shopping District, I go to Olde Town, and I finally run into the packed Bazaar. Everyone is running around, buying their used goods. I ignore them, and I sit in a small chair. Using my thigh as a base, I write down one simple note.
In order to protect other wizards, I vow to never fall in love. If I happen to fall in love, I will simply forget about it and never admit the feelings.
Signed,
Brittany Amelia Iceblood.
I fold the paper, tuck it in my bag and I stand up, ready to live through my heroine days, protecting others from the dark forces attacking.