This is my first Breath Of Fire fic so if it's bad don't kill me! This is all about Nina. This is Breath Of Fire 1 so you know! Enjoy!!

Intro:

This is Nina's life before her father became ill before she set off on a journey with Ryu. It's her life before all of this. She wakes up to a start of a normal day while Ryu wakes up from being in a stone form. This is her Journey.

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Chapter 1

A New Day

Nina awoke to the sound of people talking in the castle. She got up and looked out her window. She saw people running around doing their daily chores. She wishes that she didn't have to stay in the castle on such a nice day like this. The sun was shining brightly it was warm out, and not one care in the world. Then she decided to go downstairs, and see if anything happened that would catch her interest. To her surprise something did, and everyone was talking about it.

"Hello Princess Nina," said one of the soldiers. Nina just smiled at them. Today she was planning on sneaking out of the castle to see what all the commotion was about. Normally it would probably mean someone stole some weapons or something, but she didn't care. All she wanted was to get out of this castle and smell the fresh air of the outside world. Then there was Valkerin, her protector. She was to make sure she never left the castle.

"Where are you off to today?" Asked Valkerin. Nina stopped, and turned around. She hoped she wouldn't have got caught. Now she would never be able to leave. Nina sighed.

"I'm going to town, and please just let me go I promise I won't do anything," Nina pleaded.

"Ok, but be back for lunch or we'll be in some deep trouble," said Valkerin. Nina smiled then walked off. She took a secret passageway she made. It was used to escape the castle guards. Today her father and mother were to attend some ceremony in a different town. They were not to be back till next week. She knew that this was the time to get out, and have some fun.

"Oh and Nina be careful their is said to be a thief running around town," Valkerin warned her.

"I will don't you worry," Nina replied as she left through the secret door. As she got out she saw the most beautiful things. There were flowers growing all around the castle. Some animals were running around playing with each other. The last time she snuck out which was a couple weeks ago she got to step outside for a few minutes till she got found out.

"Mommy mommy can I fly with you?" Asked a boy. Nina looked at the boy and his mom talking playing together. She wished her family were like this. People think it is the best thing being of royalty, and having all this money to buy whatever you want. Nina wished that she could only have a normal life where she could play outside, without getting yelled at. Then she turned her attention to the boy again.

"Why sure you can," his mom told him happily. The boy got on his mom's back, and then they flew around.

"If only my family was like that she," said to herself. She then sat down on a little bench. She looked, and watched all the people roam around doing such. Then she saw one of Winlan's guard's come running up to another guard. She went up a little closer making sure she wasn't seen.

"It's terrible," said one of the guards.

"What is it?" asked the other.

"Nina is gone, and the thief is still in Winlan!"

"We must find Nina, and catch that thief!" The two guards then went back to the castle. They came out a few minutes later with more of them. Valkerin was in the leader while her mother and father were away.

"Everyone split up and find Princess Nina," she commanded. Then they all split up. Nina didn't want to be found she wanted to stay here just a little longer. She closed her eyes then opened them to see that the thief was right in front of her. She was just about to scream when he put his hand on her mouth.

"No screaming now or I'll kill you with one swift stroke," he said with a grin. He removed his hand.

"Can't you please let me go," Nina pleaded. Then she got a closer look at the thief.

"Follow me or die," he said as he started to run out of town. Nina had no choice, but to follow him. They let Winlan, and entered a cave. The thief looked for a good spot to hide, and stayed their. It seems they were there for an eternity, but they were there for fifteen minutes. When the he thought the coast was clear he got out of hiding only to see that Winlan soldiers were surrounding him.

"Let Princess Nina go, and we won't have to kill you," said Valkerin.

"I'll use her as my hostage to get away from you," he said back.

"Now I remember he's Lenem, this guy stole from the weapon shop, and when he got captured he said "I'll be back for revenge."

"Let her go or else we'll kill you so fast you won't have time to anything but whimper in pain," Valkerin said with a grin.

"Let me go Lenem," yelled Nina as she broke free of his grip. Then they all started to surround him. Then they killed him with all the force they had. Nina saw him laying there with blood everywhere. Nina fainted at the sight of all that blood.

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She awoke the next day. Her head was throbbing, and she still remembered those painful thoughts. Her being held hostage Lenem dying with all that blood. Just thinking of it scared her. Then she got out of bed, and looked out the window. It was hard for her to stand as she was still a little dizzy, but that didn't stop her from looking outside. She wondered if she would ever be able to go back out there again.

Since what happened yesterday she knew that it would be a long time till she ever saw the outside again. For now all she could she was what she saw out her window. Then Valkerin walked in her room. She saw that Nina was standing up and looking out her window.

"Still wish to go back after all that happened?" Valkerin asked.

"Yes I do I really want to go out their, and enjoy a day when I can have fun and not hide in the shadows," she replied as she turned around to face Valkerin.

"I know how you fell in ways," said Valkerin" When I was little I always wanted to be of royalty, and I never wanted to work or do anything. The Valkerin looked out the window. She seemed to smile at all the things she saw.

"At least you could leave the house without getting in trouble," told Nina who seemed kind of irritated.

"I promise you one of these days when everything calms down I will take you places, and you will have fun, which is something I never had as a kid." Nina smiled at the comment. She couldn't wait for the day when she could go outside, and not have a care in the world just like some of these people." Nina I would get some rest as you have been through a lot today." Nina nodded in agreement. Then Valkerin left.

"Thanks Valkerin now I know why my father trusts you so much. Nina lay back sown in her bed. All she could think about was what adventures the rest of today, and tomorrow could bring her.

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She woke up a couple hours later. She heard fighting going on downstairs. Nina got out of her bed stretched, and then went downstairs to see what was going on. Valkerin was fighting with one of the guard.

"I can't believe you let her go out there without a guard or anything to protect her," the guard yelled at her.

"Well sorry, but you just can't keep someone locked up in a castle all of their life," she fought back with more anger. They didn't see Nina walk in.

"The king will be very displeased to hear this."

"Fine, but I was only letting her be happy," Valkerin said as she walked off. Then Nina sighed. She was glad that everyone was back to normal, and yet she wishes that they weren't.

"I liked it better when they fought to save me," Nina said to herself. Then she decided to walk around the castle for a bit. When she went to the throne her father sat on all day she saw a note. Nina started to read it. It said:

Dear Nina,

I wish you happy time why'll me, and your mother are away. I don't want to leave you, but duty calls. Please be careful I don't want anything to happen to you. I also decided that you could leave the castle if accompanied by Valkerin. I know that you would rather go alone, but I can't risk losing you. Don't forget that your mom and me love you very much. We'll see you in a week.

Sincerely.

Mom and Dad

"I should of came up here before I decided to go on my little journey," Nina thought to herself. She placed the note down and went back to her room. Today was a long day, and sleeping was the best cure. "They really do trust me," said Nina as she dozed off into a deep sleep.

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How was Chapter 1? Just so you know this is what I think might of happened before she met Ryu, and set off on a journey. I just thought that it would be nice to have something like this as a fic! R&R PLEASE Then I'll write more knowing people want to read it!!!