Pricked

by Phoenix the Ring of Fire

Briar Beauty senses something is wrong the day the new kid shows up. She quickly finds herself tangled up in a Royal/Rebel war. But her view on things has changed. Which side will she choose? Will she still know who really cares about her? Will she end up falling in love? DISCLAIMER:I DO NOT OWN EAH OR THE CHARACTERS I ONLY OWN SPIKE, MALLORY, AND UG.

16. What If

Chapter Thirteen

What If…

As I remembered everything I had gone through with Kitty, one memory stuck out like a sore thumb. It was the day before she had to go to Ever After High. I promised her something very important.

We were in the secret garden and Kitty was trying to maintain her balance while walking on a log. "Spike," She said though she was concentrating on keeping her balance, "I want you to promise me something."

"That something would be?" I retorted cockily, that was the way I felt when I was near her, cocky but confident.

"And you say I'm the sassy one." She commented while giggling, "But what I want you to promise me that if Prick ever takes control, and you know he's going to hurt somebody, you will stop him. No matter what."

"But what if I can't?" She laughed, her beautiful high-pitched laugh ringing in my ears.

"Of course. That's the first thing you think about, what you can and can't do. I never thought you were an optimist, but I never even considered you being a 'Debby Downer'. So don't be Spike! You need to stand up for yourself."

"But what if I can't Kitty." My voice faltering.

"But what if you can Spike." Her voice was strong, unlike mine. I knew I couldn't win. But the toughest person I've ever met is Kitty, so if I can at least hold my ground against her…then maybe I could really beat Prick.

"What if…" The words came out soft and quiet, even though I wanted them to be bold and confident. As quiet as my words were, Kitty heard them loud and clear.

"What if. What if you can. Spike, you know I'm leaving soon-" I quickly cut her off.

"Tomorrow. You're leaving tomorrow."

"I'm leaving tomorrow. I won't be here to help you fight Prick. I won't be here to help. You need to learn how to protect yourself and others from the demon inside of you!"

"I need to know you are going to keep your promise." Kitty's voice a bit shaky. I made a big show of feeling annoyed by her request and rolling my eyes constantly. Then I just gave in. I cared too much about her to not promise her this. This was for my own good.

"I promise."