Hi everyone!
This is my very first fanfic! So I'm really nervous to see what you guys think. So please review! This chapter is basically an intro to the story. Enjoy :)

Summary:
With the number of strigoi attacks increasing, Moroi and Dhampirs may have to go into hiding. Rose, Eddie, and Janine are chosen to take part in an experiment to see if their kind could really live in the human world. Can Rose play a human? Or will her super strength and speed be noticed? Rose has never been known to follow the crowd....

Disclaimer: All the characters belong to the amazing Richelle Mead.

Chapter 1

I grunted as Dimitri landed a powerful blow to my left thigh. There was definitely going to be an ugly bruise there tomorrow.

"Point." he stated... again. "Rose, pay attention!" The next thing I knew Dimitri went down into a squat and spun around, kicking his leg out and tripping me from behind. I fell on the mat, outside of the boundary circle.

"Ouch!" I yelled. I rubbed my sore butt and stood up, ready to give him an ear full, when I saw that he had an all knowing smirk on his face.

"That wasn't very nice, you know." I whined like a 5-year-old. Smooth Rose, smooth.

Dimitri looked like he was trying hard not to laugh. Whatever I was about to say next came to a halt as I stared at his beautiful face. I lived for times like these. I felt like I could forget about everything else when I was with Dimitri. I could forget about Mason.... No, I would never let myself forget about my best friend. He saved my life and deserved to be remembered.

It's been almost a month since I fought against my first strigoi in Spokane. I still remember every second of it. Every fucking second. It was getting easier though, I didn't see Mason anymore because of the new wards that have been put up. I used to cross the wards just to see him, but I have to face the truth. And the truth is that Mason's dead, and it's time to move on.

I broke out of my daydream and was about to say something, when Alberta walked in. I thought that she came to see Dimitri, but was surprised when she told me that Kirova wanted to see me. I turned to Dimitri and shrugged before following her. When I arrived, I noticed that Eddie, my Mom, and the Queen - oh yes - were also in the room. okay, now I was confused.

"You wanted to see me, Miss Kirova?" Shit, I don't know what I did, but I was in a lot of trouble. Maybe I could talk myself out of whatever punishment they were gonna give me....

"You're not in trouble Rose, have a seat."

I sat down beside Eddie and took a better look at the people around the table. My Mom was in her business mode, as usual. Things between us were okay, I guess, I didn't exactly hate her anymore - but she wasn't my best friend either. Eddie looked just as confused as I felt, he kept shifting in his seat like he had to go pee or something. He was probably in the middle of a video game when they called him down. Kirova looked slightly stressed, but that was understandable. Having a smart mouth like me and the Queen in the same room was not the best idea. Ah yes, good old Tatiana, I really did hate that bitch. Embarrassing me and Lissa like that when we came back from Portland. She looked smug - as usual - and I didn't like it, her confidence also translates into my living hell, whatever that would be.

Tatiana cleared her throat and sat a little straighter in her chair. "As you all know, the strigoi are combining forces to take out royal moroi and will eventually move on to the entire moroi and dhampir population...." She started.

Tell us something we don't know. Why was I even here anyway? Me and Eddie were just novices. I wish she would hurry up so I could go back to Dimitri.

"If worst comes to worst we will have to go into hiding. Spread out, live among humans, so to speak."

I felt my jaw drop. Live among humans?!?! That's what me and Lissa had done, and I was almost kicked out of the school because of it.

My Mom interrupted her, "How do we know that it's safe? Not just against strigoi, but humans also. What if we were discovered some how?"

Again, the Queen looked smug, "That is why you're here today. The court has decided to do an experiment. Janine, Rose, and Eddie, you three have been chosen to live in the human world for one month."

What the fuck? That's it, she finally cracked, I knew it would happen some day....

"It's all been set up. You will go and live in Texas. Rose and Eddie will be siblings, and will attend a public high school. Janine will, of course, be the mother and will work as a police officer. During this time you will be expected to keep up your training, while containing a low profile at all times."

"WHAT! NO! You have got to be kidding me," Now I was mad. Really, really mad. Do not go near me when I'm angry. "The is such crap! What is this punishment for?" I was shaking all over, that's how mad I was.

"Do not speak to me that way!" Tatiana's eyes seemed to flash, "This is not up for debate. This is an order. You will go and live a human life, our entire race may depend on it."

"When do we leave?" Guardian Hathaway asked, in her business voice.

The Queen smiled, "Tonight."

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I muttered a few more swear words as i threw random pieces of clothing into the suitcase.

"Rose, it won't be that bad! It's only one month! Think about it, you'll be away from all this craziness AND if you pull this off, you'll be my guardian 100%." That's what I love about Lissa, she always sees the good side of things, even if there isn't one.

"It's still going to be hell." Ya, I'm stubborn, "I mean, away from you and Dim... Christian!" That was too close!

"You know how much I'll miss my best buddy."

Lissa laughed, "I'm sure he'll miss you too."

"I'll cry into my pillow every night." Christian walked into the room, followed Adrian and a very subdued looking Eddie.

I noticed that Eddie had brought a suitcase and a duffel bag with him. I sighed and zipped up my own suitcase. I was travelling light because Kirova had informed me that clothes would be provided for me, since most of my clothes consisted of sweat pants and t-shirts. Suitable for a guardian-in-training, but not so suitable for a regular teenage human girl.

"It's time to go Rose." Eddie gave me a friendly smile. I instantly felt bad for being such a drama queen. Eddie must hate this as much as I do, and yet he hasn't complained even once.

Once we got to the car I noticed that my Mom, Dimitri, Alberta, and Kirova were standing in a circle talking quietly. When we reached them they broke apart and smiled at us. I looked into Dimitri's eyes, there was a soft smile in them and something else... sadness?

"So, are you ready Rose?" Alberta asked. I've always liked Alberta, she was fair and seemed genuinely interested in her students.

"Nope, but when have I ever been ready for anything?" Everyone laughed.

After placing my stuff in the trunk, I turned to say goodbye to everyone. Lastly, I turned to Dimitri. I looked up at him and it was like he sent a private message to me through his eyes. Be safe, stay strong. But best of all: I love you.

I wanted to run up to him and kiss him right there. In front of everyone, but that would not be a very smart thing to do.

I got into the car and soon we were off. I turned around in my seat and saw the people who mean the world to me smile and wave goodbye.

There's chapter one for you. Please please please review!! I wanna hear your thoughts. I'll try to get the next chapter up by next week. Cheers :)

Jessica :)