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Interlude 16: Part 2

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"Well, that's not what I saw in my vision of you and Thancred," Annabel pointed out with skepticism in her voice. "He was talking to her and you took young Minnie over and started speaking through her. It was quite the conversation too."

"You SAW that?" Minfilia said with of mix of shock and annoyance. "Annabel, that was a PRIVATE conversation!"

"Like I can, you know, CONTROL what this stupid Echo shows me. You know VERY well that I can't Minnie so don't blame ME for spying, blame your damn Crystal Mistress." Annabel crossed her arms again and huffed in displeasure. She HATED being blamed for something she had no control over. "But," she added, "DON'T change the subject. I heard that conversation, he wants you back, to take over young Minnie and make her you. Can you really DO that?"

Minfliia looked at Annabel intently, her former annoyance defused. "Annabel, if you saw the whole thing, then you know the result of it. Thancred believes I can do it, take her over for good, transferring my whole essence into her thus resurrecting me. But to do so means killing who she is inside, destroying her personality. As you heard me say, I don't know if I want to DO that, could LIVE with knowing I erased her for my own selfish interests. If she lives though this, I want Minfliia to be able to live her OWN life and get a chance to grow up. Considering all she's been though, it's only fair."

"Maybe," Annabel said. "You actually would give up a chance to come back to life so that she could live hers? Wow Minfilia, I didn't know you had it in you."

"Had what," Minfilia asked, "A heart? How so like you Annabel, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. That's what I get for trying to be forthcoming with you. Next time I'll know better."

"Minnie," Annabel said taken aback, "Don't be like that, I was only trying to lighten the mood. Look, I'm sorry, ok? If you want to know, I think you are probably making the right decision. She might be a part of you, but that does not give you the right to take away her life if she has a chance to have one."

"An apology from ditzy Annabel? This IS a surprise, I did not think YOU had it in you dear." Annabel gave Minfilia a foul look until she saw the smile on the other woman's face. An actual smile on Minnie was a rare thing, and Annabel was taken aback a second time, this ghost was just FULL of surprises tonight.

"Cute," she said, changing her look to one of amusement. "So fine, we established that we want to see this girl have a life of her own, but Minnie, with her history, can it actually happen? I hate to say it, but according to the histories, she always um.....dies."

"Yes, Minfilia said hesitantly, "that IS a bit of a problem, which is another reason I am here keeping you from sleeping. You need to protect her Annabel, keep her alive. You need to break the cycle of her dying. It happened all those times before because she tried to fight the Sin Eaters alone, without help. But this time YOU are here as well as my other Scions. With your help, there is a chance to break this cycle once and for all, free the First and free my younger self from her fate and give her a different one, one of a future."

"Gee Minnie, not TOO much of a burden, is it? But what else is new right? I'll just add it to the list of a hundred other things to do on this world. Oh come ON, don't look at me like that. Believe it or not, I actually LIKE the girl and want to help her. For some reason, she kind of reminds me of well......me."

Minfilia laughed, "You're KIDDING me, YOU? Annabel my dear, I can assure you, my younger self is NOTHING like you in ANY way."

"But Minfilia my dear," Annabel corrected, "this girl is NOT you, you said it yourself. She might have your essence, but she is NOT you. She does NOT have your thoughts, your history, she is her OWN person. To be honest, she is kind of Minfilia in name only. She is a scared teen who could probably benefit from my guidance. That kind of IS what you are asking, right?"

Minfilia did not know what to say to that. She was not wrong, that's why Minfilia herself was here, to make sure Annabel protected the girl. But actually giving her ADVICE? Um, she was NOT about to encourage this silly Blonde to try it. "Um, Lets not go THAT far, ok Annabel? Just keep her safe so she can do her thing and survive through it."

"What," Annabel said, "you think I would give her bad advice, don't you? Would turn her into me?"

"Um, no comment? Annabel, do YOU think you could give her good advice?"

"Yes Minnie, Yes I do, I know LOTS of stuff now. Heaven knows I have been doing this for almost," Annabel counted on her fingers, "TWO years now, that's a long time."

"Yes...two years....." Two years of Annabel driving her crazy with demands, whining, and her crazy antics. Minfilia was actually not surprised she was dead after all that, even if death had not actually given her any respite from the annoying blonde herself.

Minfilia thought for a moment then said, "Annabel, you have a lot on your plate right now. The last thing you need is trying to mentor a kid. Please for her and my sake, just try and protect her, ok?"

Annabel looked dubious for a moment then just sighed. "Fine Minnie, I WON'T interfere, ok? But," she added, "it's NOT my fault if she comes to me looking for guidance and advice. I mean, I WILL be a influential powerful role model in her life, how could she not help it?"

At that Minfilia could not help but laugh. Her gay mirth filled the room for a few moments causing Annabel to give another annoyed pout. "Oh COME ON, it wasn't THAT funny!"

"Oh yes it was, thank you Annabel for that, I soooo needed it." Minfilia gave a few more chuckles then composed herself with just a hint of a smile on her face. "Look if she um.....does decide to come to you for some reason, just try NOT to be yourself too much. You might mean well, but remember, she IS me in some way, you just might end up triggering something you may not like."

This made Annabel pause for thought. "You really think so? That she might turn into a TRUE younger version of you?"

Minfilia nodded, "you never know, and you know how teenagers can be, moody, disrespectful, thinking adults are old and annoying. Now imagine my personality on TOP of that."

Annabel looked horrified, which made Minfilia have mixed feelings about that. She had not been THAT bad as a teen. Honestly, with the life she had led, she really had not gotten much of a chance to have a proper childhood. With Annabel around though, how much WOULD the girl end up influencing her younger self if given the chance? Minfilia did not want to think of the potential damage that silly blonde ditz could wrought.

"Um, MAYBE I will take your advice Minnie. As you say, sooooo busy to have time to mentor someone and all that."

"It's probably for the best Annabel," Minfilia reassured her.

"What about you," Annabel asked, "are you going to try and talk to her, maybe WARN her about me?"

Minfilia shook her head negativity. "No, I don't think that's a good idea. The last thing she needs on her mind is seeing that there is an older version of her floating around spying on her. The girl has enough to worry about with just staying alive. No, I will just observe from afar."

"Wait," Annabel frowned at Minfilia. "Does this mean you are sticking around again and I'm going to have to put up with you?"

"Yes Annabel, does that annoy you? Well tough, DEAL with it. I have had other things to do, but now I am back here to help you deal with all this, and you know who to thank for that."

"Yeah, I do, thanks sooooo much Hydaelyn, is it too much to ask that that dark crystal finally eats her?"

"ANNABEL, DON'T joke about stuff like that!"

"Soooorrry Minfilia! If you haven't noticed, I am TIRED, and tired Blondes get Cranky!"

"Fine," Minfilia said, "I will leave. Try and get some sleep Annabel, I will be around, watching and waiting."

"Great Minnie, WAY to KEEP me from sleeping! I'm going to be worrying ALL night now about that!"

"Oh Annabel....." With a sigh and a shake of her head in disapproval, Minfilia popped out leaving Annabel alone in her room once more.

"FINALLY!" Annabel said as she threw the covers back over her head and once more settled down to try and get some sleep.

So, Minnie was finally back once more, ugh that sucked royally she thought. But she knew a lot of her feelings were just spite for the spirit. She kind of missed Minnie, but she would NEVER tell her that. She just hoped her 'friend' wouldn't be too much of a pain in the ass while Annabel dealt with the Sin Eaters.

Oh who am I kidding, she said to herself, of COURSE she will!



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Annabel Ashcroft

Faerie [Aether]

I will say this is rather imbalanced with the first part having many more views than the 2nd part. I guess my little warning at the beginning did it's job. ;p

Note, right now, I just got the 2nd dungeon done in fairy land, so I still have a long way to go in ShB. I am also busy writing the fairy part up, but it will be extra long due to some guests, maybe 3 or 4 blogs.

Annabel Ashcroft

Faerie [Aether]

Ok, now the 2nd part has MORE views than the first part, UGH, WHY?

God you people are weird! ;p
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