A/N: I know I am already doing one fanfic called A Darkened Rose's Warning. And I absolutely love everyone for reviewing and subscribing but I came across this idea from another author – Dara Tavar. I thought the story idea (which I cannot say because it would give away all the secret surprises) was amazing for Vampire Academy and I had to do it. I know I am way over my head doing two fanfics at once but I couldn't pass up this opportunity. Don't forget to review it (I love your opinions). So with that being said I hope you read and enjoy. ~ Lindsey Lee

Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Academy. And I did come up with this story from Dara Tavar's, who was nice enough to allow me to write this, one-shot.

Dimitri

Tasha Ozera was visiting and I do admit she is one of my best friends who I would do anything for. A little cliché? I know.

Rose and I just had our, well her, training practice and yet again my self-control was tested. She was a young, sarcastic, obnoxious, little girl. But, I could not figure out how I was so attracted to her. I was never a man to fall for a woman's looks. I honestly believed it only matter what was on the inside. Rose was different. Not only was she absolutely stunning but she had the heart of the woman I wanted. And she knew me better than anyone else. I admit… it scared me. But, I began to think more and more that I loved her. A lot has happened in the past few months; Tasha asked me to be her guardian, Rose killed two strigoi, I almost lost her, and after considering Tasha's proposal I realized I am in love with Rose.

I was on my way to see Tasha. I thought she was still a little hurt from me rejecting her and that is why she hadn't come to see me yet. I finally made it to Tasha's cabin when I saw Lissa and Christian in front of me.

"Guardian Belikov." Lissa said sweetly turning around as she saw me near behind them.

"How are you Princess?" I asked trying to be polite as possible. This was my charge and Rose's best friend I was talking to… I had to be kind.

"Please, call me Lissa. And I am great, thank you." She replied with a small smile.

"Prince Ozera. And, how are you?"

He looked up at me. "A little annoyed." He stared at Lissa.

"We were just headed to see Tasha. I'm assuming that's where you were headed Dimitri?" Lissa asked.

"Yes, actually I was." I replied.

The three of us carried on walking in complete silence up the wooden steps. I was nervous to see Tasha. That was for sure. Tasha greeted us at the door of the cabin. She smiled towards the kids and hugged them. She ruffled Christian's hair as he walked by and complimented Lissa. She looked up at me.

"Hey, Dimka?" She whispered leaning in to give me a hug.

I hugged her tightly, "Hey, Tash."

She shook her head and sighed.

"Why don't you ever add an a to the end of my name?"

"I do in my head." I murmured, walking in the room.

We chatted about random things when Tasha brought up the topic of the one and only… Rose. "Where's Rose?" she had asked and Lissa had responded that Rose had claimed to be busy. I honestly thought Rose just didn't want to see Tasha, which I thought was kind of rude. Tasha hadn't done anything. She accepted Lissa's answer and moved on.

"I actually came here to meet up with some old friends." She scooted closer to the fire. "They invited me to a bond fire."

Lissa began to discuss having a bond fire out here with their friends. My mind wandered back to Rose. What was she doing?

"Dimka? Um, do you want to go to the bond fire with me? I'm allowed to bring someone so I thought my best friend would be best." She was nervous to ask me. I would be too.

"Sure, why not? I don't have a shift tonight."

Later that evening, Tasha arrived at my dorm room and we walked out to the edge of the tree line.

"Tasha the wards stop here." It was my job to protect the Moroi.

"I know." She said back and continued to walk.

I followed her through the trees. I could hear the music after a few minutes of walking and I became increasingly curious. We stopped in the shadows as Tasha was looking for someone. What I saw before my eyes surprised me. I saw three women. They wore long skirts with a colorful blouse. Two of the women wore different colored patches of blues and pinks and greens. But they didn't hold my attention like the last woman did. Her dark brown hair was braided and pulled back with a tan strand of ribbon; all of her apparel was the color maroon, and many bangles covered her arms. Her skirt flowed in several layers with ribbon laced edges. Gold loop earrings hung from her ears and a beaded anklet rested on her leg. A single pendent hung from her neck. She twirled with a grace I've rarely seen before. I became hypnotized by the sway of her hips and the soft claps of her hands; along with the tinkling noise of her coin like charms hanging from her clothes. She moved faster and yet she looked more gorgeous.

Dimka. Dimka. Dimka. I heard whispering through the air. I felt and arm rest on mine. I tore my eyes from the beautiful girl.

"Dimka, come on." Tasha dragged me forward.

"Hello, Emilian. I've missed you." She whispered and leaned forward to hug the man.

"Ah, yes. Tasha. It has been a while hasn't it?" He replied.

"I'll introduce you to my group if you introduce me to your friend." He said watching me.

"Dimitri, Emilian. Emilian, Dimitri." She said with a smile.

"Very well. Let me introduce you to everyone." He made a sweeping motion with his arm.

"This is Fonso, Luca, Marleen- my beautiful wife, Blaine, Contessa, Fayola, and Rosaleen." He said.

He did not acknowledge who was who. And I desperately wanted to know who this girl was.