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Bloodlines Adrian's POV

CHAPTER ONE

I was sitting on Clarence's floor beside Jill waiting for the Alchemists to show up. Probably some rude Alchemist guys that are going to be scared to death. We were told they're going to be two but no further details. Rose is here and all I can think about is Dimitri kissing Rose's forehead, although I know I should forget about her but, how can I? I loved her with everything I'd had and she threw it in my face. She used my money to go to Siberia to kill Dimitri.

I stand up to take a smoke break. As I open the door the two Alchemists are here, and surprisingly one's a girl, who obviously was about to knock. She's a pretty blonde with the lily that all Alchemists have. I decide to pick on them a little bit.

"So. Are you guys here to convert me or sell me siding?"

Mr. Ivashkov," The girl said politely. "It's nice to see you again." Obviously she was lying Alchemists are scared to be around us.

I frown and study her for a moment. "I know you. How do I know you?"

"We-" She started. "We ran into each other last month. At your Court."

Recognition lit my features. "Right the Alchemist." I thought for a second. By the look on her face I surprised her by saying: "Sydney Sage."

She nodded. Then I noticed the other Alchemist. A guy who seems to have only one eye. Aside from the glass eye. He also looked to be about my age. He had completely frozen up. She at least had some manners and kept the pleasant smile on as she said: "Keith, this is Adrian Ivashkov. Adrian, this is my colleague, Keith Darnell."

I held out my hand, but Keith didn't take it, probably due to me being a vampire. But, it doesn't matter I could care less. I reach in my pocket and pull out a lighter and step past them. Deciding to mess with Keith, I nod toward the doorway.

"They're waiting for you. Go on in." I lean close to Keith's ear and spoke in an ominous voice. "If. You. Dare." I poke Keith's shoulder and give a "Muhahaha" kind of monster laugh.

Keith nearly jumped ten feet in the air. I chuckled and strolled off down the garden path, lighting my cigarette as I walk. I felt the girl glaring at me. Oh, well, I thought it was funny.

I stay outside a little while longer smoking, of course. I once was going to stop for Rose but she hurt me so there's no point anymore. Honestly, I don't think she even cares about my health. I cared about her but all she did was use me. I hear the door open and see Sydney walk out. I wonder if she can't stand being around vampires she doesn't act like it.

She doesn't see me so I don't approach. After several minutes of watching her nature stroll, the back door opens and a voice asked: "Where are you?" Abe. Great.

"Over here," I say. I walk back over to the back door where Abe is standing.

"Were you ever coming back?" asked Abe, amused.

"Didn't see the point." Was my laconic response.

"The point is politeness. You could have made an effort to meet the Alchemists."

"They don't want to meet me. Especially the guy." I laughed a little. "You should have seen his face when I ran into him at the door. I wish I'd had a cape one. The girls at least got some nerve."

"Nevertheless, they play a crucial role in your stay here- and Jill's. You know how important it is that she stay safe." Of course, to keep Lissa Queen.

"Yeah, I get that. And I get why she's here. What I don't get is why I'm here."

"Don't you?" asked Abe. "I'd assume it's obvious to both Jill and you. You have to stay near her." Right because of the bond.

I pause a think for a moment. "That's what everyone says… but I'm still not sure it's necessary. I don't think she needs me close by, no matter what Rose a Lissa claim."

When Rose and Lissa had their bond they were always together. Only because Rose was sworn to be Lissa's Guardian. But, Rose decided that she was going to Siberia to "save" Dimitri. Lissa stayed behind the rest of us. Rose nearly died saving Lissa and they lost there bond.

"You have something to do?"

"That's not the point." I say, annoyed.

"That's exactly the point." Abe said. "You were wasting away at Court, drowning in your own self-pity- among other things. Here, you have a chance to be useful."

"To you."

"To yourself as well. This is an opportunity for you to make something of your life."

"Except you won't tell me what it is I have to do!" I say irritably. "Aside from Jill, what is this great task you have for me?"

"Listen. Listen and watch." Abe strokes his chin like an evil scientist, which annoys me. "Watch everyone- Clarence, Lee, the Alchemists, Jill and Eddie. Pay attention to every word, every detail, and report it back to me later. It may all be useful."

"I don't know that that really clears things up."

"You have potential, Adrian. To much potential to waste. I'm very sorry for what happened with Rose, but you have to move on. Maybe things don't make sense now, but they will later. Trust me" If only he knew how hard it is to get over someone like Rose.

He goes inside and I follow behind him. A few moments later Sydney came in. I don't think she heard us, she didn't even know I was there. If she did, she didn't show no sign of it.

"How are you going to get to your feedings?" Sydney asked me.

I was across the room standing against the wall. "By walking down the hall."

Clarence spoke at that moment. "Adrian will be staying here with me. It will be nice to have someone else in these old walls.

"Oh," She said, then muttered "How very secret garden."

"Hmm?" I asked, tilting my head toward her.

She flinched. "Nothing. I was just thinking about a book I read."

"Oh," I said. I don't read, so it's not my concern.

"Don't forget me," said Lee, grinning at Clarence. "I told you I'd be around more."

"Maybe young Adrian here will keep you out of trouble, then." Declared Clarence.

Nobody said anything, but I knew what they were thinking. One week with me and he'll realize that I'm no role model.

"Well," Keith said after awhile, clearing his throat. "I need to get home and take care of some business. And since you're my rise, Sydney…" Yeah, probably just wants to get away from a whole bunch of vampires.

Eddie and Jill went to gather their luggage, and I saw Rose pull Sydney aside. I decide to listen in on them.

"How have you been?" This was Rose. "I've been worried about you, ever since… well, you know. No one would tell me what happened to you." They were talking about the day Rose came back.

"I was in a little trouble at first." Sydney says. "But it's past."

"I'm glad." She says "They told me originally it was your sister that was going to be here." So she's still in a lot of trouble.

"It was a mix-up"

Rose nodded. "Well, I feel better with you here, but it's still hard… I still feel like I should protect Jill. But I need to protect Lissa too. They think Jill's the easier target, but they're still going after Lissa." I roll my eyes. Seems Rose thinks she can protect anyone from anything. "It's been crazy, ever since Lissa took the throne? I thought I'd finally get to relax with Dimitri." Her smile broadened, and I felt like I was just punched in the gut. "I should've known nothing's ever simple with us. We've spent all our time looking out for Lissa and Jill."

"Jill will be okay. As long as the dissidents don't know she's here, it should all be easy. Boring, even."

"I hope so." Rose says back. "We're working on changing the law- the one that says Lissa needs one family member in order to stay queen. Once that's done, both she and Jill will be out of danger. But that just means those who want to take out Jill are more insane then ever, because they know the clocks ticking."

"How long?" Sydney asked. "How long will it take to change the law?"

"I don't know. A few months, maybe? Legal stuff… well, it's not my thing. Not the details at least." She isn't lying either. She grimaced briefly and then became her battle tough self again. She tossed her hair over one shoulder. "Crazy people who want to hurt my friends? That is my that is my thing, and believe me, I know how to deal with it."

Maybe I shouldn't be listening but I'm really curious about Sydney.

"I remember." Sydney says. "Look, you go do what you do, and I'll do what I do. I'll make sure Jill blends in. You guys got her out without anyone knowing. She's off the grid now."

"I hope so," Rose repeated, voice grim. "Because if she's not, your little group here doesn't stand a chance against those crazy rebels."

I hate to admit it but Rose is right, Jill needs to be as safe as possible.