Hi guys, just telling you that this is my first time ever writing sydrian. This is also only my 2nd Fanfic so don't be too harsh with the comments. Thanks. ;.)

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Chapter 1:

Sydney POV

I was asked to come in for questioning as to why I helped Rose. I was still debating whether or not I would go. Oh, yeah I forgot about introductions and all of that good stuff okay hold on…*cue background music*…* cut the lights*…*begin in 5, 4, 3, 2*…I am Sydney Katherine Sage, Daughter of Jared and Denise Sage. I am currently 19, living in Palm Springs, California. I left my family when I was 16 because my father told me that I would either carry out the family name (Be an Alchemist) or be disowned. Imagine his surprise when I told him I was leaving. I haven't seen my parents or my sisters since because my father made sure I had no way to contact them and vice-versa.

When I left I had about $900 in my savings but that wasn't nearly enough to survive off of so I moved to Palm Springs and finished off school at Amberwood Prep. There I met my three best friends Trey, Kristin and Julia. Trey got me a job at his Coffee shop, Spencer's. It was really nice to be living off on my own, but it still hurt to have your own family give you up for something as stupid as not wanting to be an Alchemist.

The Alchemists were very strict and I knew that once they put that Lily tattoo on me I would be their property and that's not the life for me. I actually don't have a problem with Dhampir and Moroi; they were fine as long as you made sure to let the moroi know you weren't a feeder. I even befriended some of the vampires. Rose for instance, I helped her escape from prison and go on the run until she could prove she wasn't guilty. I also had other friends in the moroi court such as Jill Mastrano, Eddie Castile, Christian Ozera, and Dimitri Belikov. Abe Mazur was another story, once I helped Rose he helped me get back to Palm Springs without a trail.

I didn't want to bail because Rose was a good friend but I had a gut feeling that the Alchemist's wouldn't miss this trial and I really didn't want to see my father but being the good friend that I am…I'll go, and if my father does anything stupid. Well, let's just say I have a natural affinity for the elements.

Adrian POV

Damn, I need a drink I thought as I walked down the long corridor towards the courtroom with my guardians Cassie and Jake. Cassie was a tall skinny girl with a pixie-cut, it really worked with her black-hair but I would never tell her that for it to go to her head and fuel her huge ego. And if I say someone has a huge ego with mine being the size of the Earth, then trust that they have a huge ego. Jake was a well-built dhampir with Red hair that Kind of reminded me of pippi long-stocking, my nick name for him was actually "pippi" because of it.

I really didn't want to see Rose at the moment being that she cheated on me and all, but I promised her that I would support her and I would stick to that promise. Jill made me promise to dress nice and be sober so I was wearing a White polo button-up, Jeans and brown polo boots.

I was seated at the front of the court room with Jill, and Lissa. Our guardians sat in the row behind us. The questioning should have started already but apparently they were waiting on someone else. I think it was the girl that helped Rose escape. She was human so I don't see why she would help someone as 'evil' as Rose, a vampire. Maybe she was one of the nice humans that didn't think all vampires were killers.

"Adrian" I heard a voice say. "Thanks for coming you really didn't have to, and I…" Rose said but I didn't want to hear her right now, I just wanted to get back to my apartment. "Save it Little Dhampir, I said I would come so I came. No need to thank me" I said interrupting her in a cold and distant voice. I felt her eyes boring into me as I looked at anything but her. Once I heard footsteps I heard Jill say "It's safe to look now, she's gone" In a soft voice. "Thanks Jailbait" I told her with a small smile to make her see that I was fine. She smiled at me but it was a smile that said 'we will talk later' so I nodded.

"Order In the court" the judge shouted as everyone took their places on the stand. "If there is anyone who would like to object to this hearing please speak now" He said and with a small nod of his head he looked down at the file he had in his hand and looked to the Jury. "We have gathered here today for the hearing of Ro-"but before he could finish the door to the court room opened. Everyone turned to see who had decided to come so late. I wanted to laugh at that person but I couldn't because I was struck by how beautiful she was. She had golden-brown eyes, blonde curls that reached her midriff and pale-rosy skin. She had the figure of a runway model, and she walked so gracefully she was basically flying. "Sydney" Jill gasped with wide eyes. When Sydney reached the middle of the court room she stopped, surveyed the area, and said "I'm sorry I'm late. Nobody told me where this place was" with a sweet smile that was half playful, half sarcasm. "That's fine Ms. Sage just take your place on the stand please" Said the judge with a small nod towards Rose and Dimitri.

When she was finally seated, the Judge surveyed the crowd and said "Let the questioning begin."

Sydney POV

What do I wear to a vampires hearing. I was always prepared for a lot of things but this wasn't one of them. After a very careful deliberation I final decided on a pair of dark wash skinny jeans, a pink and white striped blazer, and a white t-shirt with a sweet heart neckline, paired with tan leather heels. Good choice? I hope so.

I'm still really nervous about seeing my father in person, but maybe he wasn't even there. Maybe I was just being paranoid…

*3 hours later*

When I arrived at the Moroi court house I did a scan of the parking lot to see if there were any alchemist limos. Turns out there was one, but maybe he wasn't with the group. Oh come on Sydney, you know he will be in there I thought as I got out of my car to go in to the court room. When my dad see's my 2009 Chevrolet Camaro he will know that I didn't need him to get by. Deep down I was hoping that he would say he made a mistake today, but I wasn't getting my hopes up.

As I walked up to the door I took a deep breath. I was debating running away and telling Rose that something came up, but then I thought about if I would want someone there to help me get out of going to jail for a long period of time. So I opened the door and took a step inside, when I stepped in I wanted to laugh so badly at the expression on my father's face. But of course I didn't want him to know I noticed him so I kept my face totally neutral as I walked towards the front of the Court room. When I got to the front I gave the judge a smile and said "I'm sorry I'm late. Nobody told me where this place was". Of course I knew where this place was, but I couldn't just say 'I'm sorry, I was still thinking about whether or not I wanted to come to this hearing. Don't judge me". Maybe I could but it wouldn't sit well with the judge, and it definitely wouldn't help Rose so I opted to be civil. "That's fine Ms. Sage just take your place on the stand please." I really preferred he call me Sydney instead of Ms. Sage but I didn't say anything about it. When I got up to the stand I took a seat beside Rose and she mouthed a 'thank you' to me. I just smiled and nodded. After we got out of this we would have to go out for drinks or something.

"Let the questioning begin" I heard the judge say. I looked out at the jury and was captivated by a man with beautiful emerald green eyes. He seemed to be watching me so I looked away without looking too flustered. "Sydney Sage" Said the Lawyer as he looked up at me. "Yes". I hated having all of these eyes on me. It was like standing in front a gym full of College professors watching your every move. "Please take the stand" as I stepped down the little ramp that led to the stand I winked at Jill. I could see her quietly giggle and wave. Jill was a very sweet girl that I'd met during the time that Rose was breaking out of prison. When I was finally seated on the stand I looked down at the Lawyer. "So Ms. Sage-""Sydney" I corrected him. If he was going to talk to me he would call me Sydney and not 'Ms. Sage'. "Excuse me-"He said as he looked up at me with a furrowed brow. "I prefer to be called Sydney and not 'Ms. Sage'" I said that last part in a mocking voice. This might actually be fun, this judge didn't seem too happy to be here and neither was I so I might as well enjoy it. "Sydney did you or did you not help Ms. Mazur escape from her prison cell?" Well I didn't technically help her get out of her prison cell, I was just a driver. "No I did not help her escape from her cell." I told him with a sneaky smile. I passed a glance at Rose and she was stifling laughter. "So you're saying that you were not a part of Ms. Hathaway's escape". "That's not what I said" he seemed exasperated with my answers. "Well what are you saying Ms. Sa- Sydney" his voice was getting louder by the minute. "I'm saying that I didn't help her get out of her cell." I calmly stated. "Hmm" he said taking in my last response. "So what was your role in Ms. Mazur's escape?" "Hmm" I mocked "You could say that I was a…getaway driver of sorts." I said with a hand motion towards the door. "So you didn't help her get out of her cell, you just drove her away and took her into hiding." He looked like he'd just gotten me to say that I killed the queen. "Umm, maybe" I told him while looking at my nails as if he were boring me. This set him off again. "What does that mean Sydney?" He was basically gritting his teeth. "I don't really know Mr.…" I glanced at his Moroi Lawyer pendant "Mr. Grinaldi." "Well Sydney, I am going to have to ask you to give me straight answers from here on out." "Okay" I said noting that he never actually asked. He looked up at me for a second and then began to walk towards the stand "So Sydney where did you take Ms. Hathaway when you helped her escape?" "McDonald's" I told him. It's not like he asked where we were heading. "McDonald's?" he asked me with a confused expression. I glanced at Rose, Dimitri and then rest of the audience and was surprised to see that even some of the people in the crowd were trying not to smile. "Yes" I told him "It was in a very empty area, I'm surprised that no one found us". The look on his face was priceless, I had to fight to hide my grin but I failed terribly. "Sydney that was not a straight answer at all" he looked like he was getting very angry with my unhelpful answers. "Well you never asked me to give straight answers" I told him with a small shrug and an innocent little smile. "I am sure that I did Sydney" "No, you said 'I am going to have to ask you to give me straight answers from here on out. You never really asked Mr. Grinaldi." I said with a grin.

I have a feeling this is going to be a long trial…might as well make it worth everyone's while.

…End of Chapter 1…

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