LPOV

I remember the stories my mum used to tell me when I was little. How she met my dad, and how, against all odds they fell for each other. They're two very different people, each brought up to believe being with the other's kind is wrong. But here I am today, proof that it's all a bunch of bull.

My name is Lily Sage Ivashkov, daughter of Adrian and Sydney Ivashkov.

My father is Moroi, a type of vampire that is well in simple terms... good. They survive on blood, sure, but they don't kill or anything. If they do, they become this evil gross kind of vampire, Strigoi; don't even get me started on those things.

My father also happens to be of royal blood, but don't worry I'm not one of those stuck up spoilt rich kids like you see in magazines and on TV. Nope. Just because he's royal doesn't mean I am. After all I'm just a dhampir.

Let me explain. See when a Moroi and a human -or dhampir- get together, they make a half breed. They grow up to be human, just with the cool benefits of having vampire blood. Like being faster, stronger and don't get sick as easily as normal humans.

Of course that means I have a human- or dhampir- parent.

This brings me to Sydney Katherine Sage- now Sydney Katherine Ivashkov- my mother. When my mum was about my age, a little bit older, she discovered that she was a witch or whatever. But before she met my dad, found out she was magical, and became the woman I know as my mum, she was an Alchemist.

Alchemists are a group of humans who know about the vampire world, and they go about making sure that no humans find out about them. My grandfather is one of the best apparently, not that I would know.

Moroi are against human-vampire relationships, apparently it's gross or whatever. Even Moroi-Dhampir relationships are frowned upon. It's something to do with blood exchange, and races, and a whole lot of crap.

But Alchemists don't just frown upon human-Moroi relationships; they believe there is no bigger sin. According to them, Dhampirs and Moroi are almost as bad as Strigoi, and even friendly interaction with them is forbidden. If they suspect one of their own is getting too close to the 'monsters', they send them to a rehabilitation center of sorts; to re-educate them.

My mum is actually under protection of the Royal Moroi Court, keeping her away from the Alchemists. She's wanted by her own kind, for befriending and fornicating with a vampire. I'm also under protection, but considering they don't know who I am, I'm safe anyway.

"Come on Lily." mum called from the other side of my door.

I grabbed my duffel bag before dragging myself from the day bed by my window. Opening the door I came face to face with my mum.

Looking at my parents and then at me it's obvious I'm their child. I got the majority of my looks from my dad. Bright emerald green eyes, high cheek bones, and all the Ivashkov features. Except my hair. I have my mum's golden blonde hair. The main difference between me and both my parents were the Dhampir parts of me. Tan skin instead of fair like mum or pale like dad; curvy instead of thin like dad or flat like mum. I was short too which I didn't mind, it kept me out of the spotlight.

"Are you ready?" she smiled at me, no sign of nerves. Mum was always ready and calm. She did everything the right way the first time. A perfectionist, with slight OCD. So I was not surprised to see her so collected.

I nodded. "Where's dad?"

She took my bag from me kindly, and gestured for me to lead the way, before we walked out of our small apartment. Mum insisted we live in a small home, seeing as we're a small family. Dad agreed and no one at Court seemed to question us even though he's royalty.

"He's already at the jet. He's talking to Queen Vasilisa." she stated as we ventured out into the open space of Court. It was a cool evening, clouds covering the stars, threatening a possible storm. I always found storms a little frightening, though I love the cold and was excited for winter.

"Is Andre going tonight as well?" Andre Dragomir, the son of Queen Vasilisa Dragomir and Lord Christian Ozera. My best and only friend. He took his mother's last name to keep the Dragomir blood line going.

"Your father thought it would be best if you didn't arrive by yourself." mum shrugged as we neared the jet. I could see my father now, standing by Queen Vasilisa and her guardians Rose and Dimitri.

My whole life had been spent at Court, homeschooled and sheltered. My father was extremely protective and so it had been his idea to keep me here for all these years. But mum had finally convinced him to let me go to school.

Even though I've been stuck at Court, I knew there was no way I would be behind on my studies; whether it was academic or combat. Rose Hathaway and Dimitri Belikov, plus some other guardians at Court, have been training me since I first learnt how to stand.

"Hey kid." Rose grinned, ruffling up my hair. She was so relaxed, and treated me like a sister. Besides Andre, Rose would be the closest thing I have to a friend.

I pushed her away playfully, grinning back. "Hey yourself."

"You ready to go?" dad asked, stepping away from the Queen to give me a tight hug.

I nodded, holding him just as tightly. "I'll miss you dad." I whispered before stepping back.

He smiled, though his eyes looked sad and regretful. "I'll miss you too."

"Come on, we don't have all day." Andre called from the doorway of the jet. He mainly looked like his dad with his dark hair and icy blue eyes; but his compassion came from his mum. Of course he was still an Ozera, full of attitude. "Unless you want to be stuck here another term?" he winked at me.

"Gotta go." I said, giving mum a quick kiss on the cheek, bowing to Queen Vasilisa, waving to Dimitri and Rose, and then rushing for the jet.

They all waited outside, waving their goodbyes as the doors were closed and the engines started. Then they walked off far enough that they were safe, but close enough that I could still see them.

I felt nervous, sure; but what surprised me was the mixed feelings of fear, worry and relief. I was scared about going to a school where I knew no one besides my best friend. I was worried about my mum and dad. But I was relieved to be finally out of there.

"You ready for this Lils?" Andre asked as he munched on some chocolate coated peanuts.

"Sure am." I grinned, grabbing a handful.

So there you have it, my first chapter of my first try at a Vampire Academy/Bloodlines fanfic. If you're wondering why I put it under Bloodlines, well Lily's parents are the main characters from that book, and I felt it was more fitting.

I hope you enjoyed, don't forget to review :):)

Love and miss you all xox

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