I have had this sitting on my flash drive for nearly a year now, and was going through it, cleaning out the things I no longer wanted. When I found this, I decided that it was time I started writing again. So, with a few edits, I am now unleashing this upon all of you guys. I hope you all enjoy it!

Disclaimer: Do I have red hair, a home in America, or the rights to this book? No, I do not, so it's not mine, but the plot to this is!

Rose's P.O.V

"There's only 45 minutes of sunlight left! Retreat!" Alberta yelled.

All guardians and Moroi ran from the caves and through the alcove. Dimitri and I met each other's eyes. We were both relieved to see the other was safe.

I was so relieved that I didn't feel the nauseating feeling in my gut until the Strigoi ambushed us. We were 10 meters from the alcove exit when they attacked. I instantly snapped back into guardian mode and staked two Strigoi, then the way to the exit was clear. I looked around and had the Moroi flee past me as I surveyed the other guardians at work. Alberta, Stan and my mother had all finished staking their own Strigoi and ran to the exit.

I watched as Dimitri was tackled to the ground from behind. Just a moment ago, we had been looking at each other with hope and love in our eyes, unable to believe we were nearly safe. I could feel someone dragging me back, despite my attempts to break free. It was only when we had reached sunlight that the arms around me freed me. I spun around to face the person that had brought me out, coming face to face with my mother. She looked at me, her face full of worry, before turning to help the injured Moroi get to the safety of the wards.

I could do nothing but stand there, frozen, as I realised that no one cared. No one wanted to help me save Dimitri. I would not give up, though. Dimitri was my love.

I waited until everyone was more concerned about healing the rescued dhampir's and Moroi before giving them the slip. I would do this alone. I did not need the extra baggage of another person. I still had my silver stake, and I also had my early warning system. I crept swiftly and silently back down the path to where I knew Dimitri was lying, probably cold and sore, and possibly dead.

Dimitri's P.O.V

I heard a branch crack to my left. It must have been a strigoi, coming to either turn me, or kill me. I would not focus on what was to come.

Instead, I started to think about that night with my Roza. Was it truly only last night? The time had flown by so fast. I then heard a sharp intake of breath. I was certain a strigoi had found me, then I smelled a familiar scent.

"Dimika!" I heard a familiar voice yell. I opened my eyes and saw Roza. My sweet Rose. She had come back for me.

"Roza, you came." Was all I managed to say, everything slowly turning black as I lost the shred of consciousness I was clinging to.

Rose's P.O.V

Dimitri's eyes closed sharply. I was instantly at his side, afraid that I was too late. I then felt a wave of nausea sweep over me. Strigoi. I turned around and saw the blond strigoi that had said they were going to finish the Dragomir's off. It was also the same one that had brought Dimitri down. He leered at me.

"Well, it looks like I meet a very annoying dhampir again. Step aside, girl, and let me awaken your friend. I might also be generous enough to awaken you."

"I'll never let you touch him!" I screamed. I knew that Dimitri would rather die then turn strigoi.

*Flashback to Vampire Academy*

Dimitri and I are sitting in a van that it taking Lissa, Natalie, Victor Dashkov, Victor's guardian's, Dimitri and I the three hours to Missoula. Dimitri and I sit up the back, with Steve nearby. We were discussing how we were going to protect Lissa during my 'training' exercise. We started discussing strigoi when those fatal words popped out of my mouth, making me declare that I would rather die then be turned into a strigoi. Dimitri locked eyes with me and said "So would I."

*End of flashback*

The strigoi gave me a huge smile, just before he lunged at me and Dimitri, the look in his eyes one of glee.

Ok, that's the first chapter! I hope you like the new story! There are plenty more to come! If you review, I might give you a preview of the next chapter!