Summery: Rose was kidnapped four months ago. Her memories were completey erased and replaced with new ones, giving her fake memories of a life she didn't have. Lissa and the gang have spend four months searching for her and now they finally found her. But what secrets is Rose hiding? And who has been seeing Rose without telling her who she really is?
Just to let you all know, Rose knows everything because she got her memories back quickly. It's just that she had gotten someone to compel her temporarily and it's quickly fading.
Warning: Feels like a rushed chapter.
Rose POV
I had just moved out of my parent's house and into my own apartment in a little town two hours out from Missoula. Sadly, I was by myself. There was no one to share the rent with or share the cost of groceries. I never really had anyone to begin with. My father was a mobster so no one ever really wanted to hang out with me. At first Abe had wanted to send some of his body guards with me, but I refused. We settled with a high end security system. It was the only way I was going to be able to leave the house. Especially with me moving into a vampire infested town.
"Hi," a soft voice said behind me.
I turned around and found myself staring into jade green eyes. "Hi," I replied. The girl was taller than me, but not by much. She had platinum blonde hair that went a few inches past her shoulders. The girl wore ripped jeans, a green tank top, and stilettos. She looked awfully familiar, but I just couldn't place it. "Do I know you?" I asked.
Her jade green eyes widened in shock. For some reason, I had the weirdest urge. Like I had to protect her. But she was a vampire. How did I know? The extremely pale skin and tall height. Sure a lot of people could look like that, but I had this feeling in my gut.
"My name is Vasilisa Dragomir, but you can call me Lissa." Her eyes flickered to my stomach.
That caused my motherly instinct to come out. I wrapped my arms protectively over my stomach and got into a comfortable stance. I wasn't about to let a vampire know that I was carrying a bun in the oven. For some reason, I can't remember anything too well. I remember that I had a boyfriend, but he left me as soon as he found out the condition I was in. Right now, my bump was pretty big. I was five, almost six, months along, but I was having twins.
"My name is Rosemarie Hathaway, but you can call me Rose."
"Well Rose, are you here alone?" I can't let her know that I'm by myself. She might try something. But my heart and gut are telling me she won't. Maybe I just have to pee and I have heartburn.
"For now." Maybe just a little white lie. "But my boyfriend is coming tomorrow."
Lissa wore a shocked expression. "You have a boyfriend?"
I couldn't lie to her. It just didn't feel right. What also didn't feel right was the extra emotions I was getting once again. I get them all the time. I've also gotten sucked into someone's head or at least I thought it was. I sighed and shook my head. "No."
With that, she brightened up. I raised an eyebrow. "Would you like to come over for hot chocolate?"
"Sure," I said, smiling.
Lissa POV
It really was her! Rose was here. Dimitri wasn't going to believe this. Our Rose was back and with a little surprise. Is it Dimitri's? My phone began to ring as soon as Rose and I stepped into the house. "Excuse me, I'm just going to go answer that."
Christian was sitting in the kitchen making dinner with the music blaring. I chuckled softly and went for the phone. "Lissa?" It was Adrian.
"She's here!" I squealed. "Rose is in my living room!"
"That's great!" Adrian exclaimed. "I'll be right over."
He hung up and I walked back into the living room. Rose was looking at a picture of the two of us. I had totally forgotten to take it down! She looked at me skeptically. "Why is there a picture of the- Get down!" Just as I saw a silver stake flying towards me, Rose tackled me. "Stay," she ordered.
I watched as Rose picked up the stake and walked towards the front door. All of a sudden, it was knocked down and Rose got into position. Christian must of heard the commotion because he came running in. He saw Rose and didn't hesitate to fry the Strigoi up. Rose turned and shot a quick smirk at Christian. "Thanks Sparky." Then she quickly staked the Strigoi.
Sparky. Only the old Rose calls Christian names. Does that mean what I think it means? Rose's eyes widened. "Uh, I've got to go unpack. I'll see you later?" She dropped the stake and ran out.
Only minutes later Adrian, Sydney, and Dimitri come walking in. Christian looks at me with disbelief. "She called me Sparky." I nodded numbly. "H-how? I thought she lost her memory."
"Maybe she's lying to us."
"You don't think-"
Dimitri interrupted us. "Roza's back?"
I looked to Christian for help. "Well," he started. "Not exactly."
Dimitri frowned. Adrian nodded knowingly. "I'll be right back," he said and walked out. Everyone stared after him in question.
Rose POV
Damn. The compulsion is wearing off. It should only last a mere two minutes more. A knock on the door caused me to jump. Seeing that it was only Adrian, I opened it and ushered him in. "They don't know?"
"No yet," he replied. "If I told them, Dimitri would think that those children are mine. It's only my niece and nephew."
"The compulsion is wearing off. What am I going to do?"
"Tell them. Then you can start wearing the proper pants. I can totally tell how uncomfortable you are." I nodded and pulled on my pants. They were so tight against my stomach. It hurt so much. Adrian gave me a knowing look. "I have five minutes before they start wondering where I am. Go get changed and I'll have Lissa call and ask if you would like to come over for dinner."
I smiled at him gratefully and practically ran upstairs. I haven't unpacked yet so my stuff was still in suitcases. Grabbing sweat pants and a black shirt that said 'Don't mess with me, Bitch', I locked my door and quickly changed. The shirt put emphasis on my baby bump and the sweat pants just let me be comfortable.
"Adrian!" I called, slipping on slippers and heading downstairs. "Can you make me a smoothie?"
Hearing his chuckle, I smiled. "Yes, ma'am."
I frowned. "I feel old now. Don't call me that. Now chop, chop. I want my smoothie before you leave."
"What kind, your highness?"
"Much better." I pondered over the question. "Banana and strawberry."
He nodded and kissed my forehead before walking towards the kitchen. Outside, I heard footfalls coming up the steps. Then someone knocked. I walked towards the door and opened it warily. Lissa and Christian were standing there. Both of their eyes flickered down to my stomach.
"Rose!" Adrian called from the kitchen. "Where is your blender?"
Lissa raised an eyebrow. My eyes widened. Oops. So much for not telling anyone until tonight. "You are very pregnant and Ivashkov is in your house. Huh. So did not see that one coming."
"Oh shut up, Sparky. Both of you, in." Hurt, anger, and astonishment flooded through the bond. I sighed. "I'm sorry, Liss."
Tears welled in her eyes. "Why?" She yelled at me. "Why didn't you contact us? Why did Adrian get to know that my best friend was okay?"
Hearing the shouting, Adrian ran in. His eyes widened, but then he looked at me and rushed over. I bit my lip to stop the flow of tears that were about to make themselves known. Stupid hormones. "Lissa-" He started, but she cut him off.
"No! You don't get to say anything you asshole. You fucking lied to us!" She turned back to me. "You are the worst friend ever! Don't you ever come near me again." Then she stormed out.
My knees buckled, but Adrian caught me just in time. She hates me. She really hates me. I could feel it. True hatred was coming from the bond. The funny part in all of this was that Christian was on the other side of me helping Adrian get me to a couch. "I did it to protect you," I whispered loud enough for Christian and Adrian to hear.
Sobs racked my body. Tears streamed down my face. I buried my face into Christian's chest to everyone's surprise. Darkness. It must be the darkness. I went into Lissa's head and sucked out as much darkness as I possibly could.
"No!" Adrian shouted. "It's not good for the babies."
"I'm sorry," I cried before my mood switched.
Christian gasped as I turned and glared at him. "Go get Dimitri!" Adrian shouted. "He can and knows how to hold her down without hurting the babies." Christian nodded quickly and ran off.
I turned to Adrian. "Get the fuck out of my house!" Grabbing him by the hair, I chucked him out the door and locked it. Then I headed into the kitchen and turned the oven on.
That's it, Rose. said a voice in my head. Set everything on fire.
Laughing darkly as I heard pounding on my door, I got out the extra tank of gasoline that is kept in the supply closet and emptied its contents in the living room. Then I got out some matches and lit one by the stove. I flew backwards as my stove blew up. My heart started pounding as I realized what I was doing, but I couldn't move. Everything hurt. I felt my little twins kicking. Smoke filled the room as the rest of the apartment went up in flames.
"Roza!" I heard Dimitri yell and then cough about a dozen times.
I coughed and let the tears flow. The smoke stung my eyes and my throat. A dark silhouette was prominent in the smoke. Then Dimitri burst through the layer of smoke and saw me against the wall. "Save them," I croaked before passing out.
o.O.o
When I woke up, I was in a hospital. Dimitri sat next to me holding my hands. Adrian was on a chair beside him with Christian next to him. "How are the babies?" I gasped.
"Perfect," Dimitri murmured and brushed my hair off my face. "Roza, why didn't you tell me?"
"They're yours."
"I know," he smiled. "We're going to be a family."
I looked at him, confused. "B-"
"No buts, milaya moya. I love you."
I beamed at him. "I love you too. So, so much." He smiled softly at me before pressing his lips to mine. The babies started kicking at Dimitri's hand which he placed on my stomach. "They like you." I smiled. "No," I frowned. Hurt shone in his eyes. "They love you."
"I can't wait to meet them," he whispered and started rubbing circles.
"Three more months," I said happily. "Just three more months." My thoughts started to drift. I almost killed my babies. I'm the worst mother ever! "I'm the worst mother ever!" I sobbed, waking the other two idiots up.
Adrian and Christian crowded over Dimitri and I. "Oh, honey," Christian cooed. "You're not a terrible mother. That was just the darkness."
Curling up into a ball, trying to protect my babies, I whimpered. Just then the doctor decided to make an appearance.
"Will she be okay?"
"Physically, yes. Mentally? Probably not. I just want to keep her here over night, but tomorrow I want you to take her home and whatever you do, do not leave her alone."
Aww poor Rose. Sorry I know this feels like a rushed chapter and I'm sorry. The other ones won't be like this.
Should I continue or no?