A/N: I know I know, I have a few different stories up, I just keep coming up with new story lines and its like I just HAVE to get it out, and so the ones that get the most reviews to start with I carry on lol.
Let me know what you think :)

****Strigoi attack didn't happen, but the night in the cabin did :) ****

Graduation Day

"Gees Kirova knows how to talk. Its the same speech every year!"I muttered as I sat impatiently in my chair, bouncing my leg up and down and tapping the plastic arm with my fingers. My eyes darted around the room at all of the seniors in their grey robes and the guardians all lined up perfectly along the wall.
My eyes landed on one in particular, dressed black, His tall frame almost towering above the rest making him easy to spot in a crowd as he stood tall with both arms behind his back.
His perfect guardian mask was in place showing no emotion as he did the 'seeing but not seeing' trick.

I stared at him for a while and then as though he could tell that I was looking his eyes darted around the room before locking with mine, I was instantly caught up in the mesmerising molten chocolate brown. His lips twitched up into a smile before he flicked his eyes up to the front and then back to mine, flicking his head the tiniest bit I realised someone was loudly saying my name.

I looked up to the front still slightly in a daze, and that's when I noticed that everyone was turned and staring in my direction. Including Headmistress Kirova.

"Miss Hathaway if you would kindly come up and receive your diploma?" She smirked at me.

Now I wasnt one to be intimidated by having the spot light on me, so I stood up proudly, my head held high and I strode down the aisle, making sure to sway my hips as I walked.
"Congratulations on your extremely high combat scores Miss Hathaway, and well done on your academic studies. I am pleased to present you with your gradating diploma and even more so pleased to announce that your Charge is..."

I held my breath as she kept us in suspense for longer than necessary, then I glared at her until she continued, "Vasillisa Dragomir."

"Yes!" I literally jumped up and fist pumped the air, (quite an accomplishment for someone in 7 inch heels).

I joined the other graduates on stage as Kirova handed out the last few diplomas, I couldnt help the massive grin on my face as the crowd cheered for me and my classmates.

I was so happy. I had actually graduated, I was now a guardian.

No, I was Lissas Guardian!

As everyone stood up and started going to their friends and family I scanned the crowd. Eddie was talking animatedly to Mia, Christian was with Lissa and his aunt Tasha, my mother was speaking to an oddly dressed Moroi man at the back of the room. But the one I was searching for was making his way towards me.

I leapt off the stage and pushed past students and teachers until he was in front of me, his lips turned up into the biggest, most breathtaking smile I had ever seen, I could see the pride and love written in his eyes.

"Congratulations Guardian Hathaway."

His Russian accent sent a shiver down my spine, the warmth of his words making my heart flutter.

"so...Where's my present Comrade?" I asked, innocently batting my eyelashes and putting on my man-eater smile.
He visibly gulped and his eyes trailed down my robed body before coming back up to rest on my face.

"You can have it later, but for now..." He trailed off as he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me towards him. My arms wrapped around his neck, and even with my 7 inch heels I still had to lift myself up slightly until my lips met his.

I was instantly transported to paradise, it was like we were no longer in a full room, it was just me and Dimitri. I moaned against his lips as he brushed his tongue along my bottom lip, the warmth of his breath was like nothing on this earth. It was like I was flying and would never come back down, I never wanted to come back down.

But somebody cleared their throat which unfortunately effectively bought me back to earth. I untangled myself from Dimitri and turned to see my mother and the strange Moroi man standing in front of us. My mother had a scowl on her face as she flicked her glare on me and then to Dimitri, meanwhile the man was trying his hardest to not smile.

"yes mother? Can I help you?" I asked innocently, reaching out and taking Dimitris hand in my own.

She arched an eyebrow and shook her head, "How long?"

"What?"

"How long has this been going on?" She spoke sternly as she folded her arms across her chest.

"Nothing has been going on, I was underage... untill right now." I smirked at her. She just scowled harder.

"Congratulations on graduating Rosemarie." The strange man suddenly spoke up.

"Who are you?"

He chuckled before replying, "Ibrahim Mazur, or Abe but you my dear girl can call me Baba." He winked And held out his hand for me to shake.

I raised both my eyebrows (I still cant do just one) as I took his hand and shook it, Dimitris hand tightened around mine for a moment but when I looked at him he was just watching with his perfect guardian mask in place.

"Rosemarie, theres something you should know..." My mother hesitated slightly as she glanced at Abe, "Abe... is your father."

My mouth dropped open and I just stared at him... and stared... and stared...

"I...what?...My... my...father?" I stuttered out, narrowing my eyes as I searched his face for anything familiar.
His hair was short and dark, almost black, as was his expertly shaped goatee. His skin was tanned an olive shade and his eyes were deep brown...

I looked just like him.

I was suddenly torn, the child in me wanted to run into his arms and pretend I was three years old and everything was fine, ecstatic to have him in my life... the other part of me wanted to yell and scream and blame him for every bad thing that ever happened to me because he was never there.

Unfortunately the latter won out.

"And? What do you want? You've been M.I.A for the last 17 years of my life, why have you come back now? What makes you think I want to know you now?" I growled at both of them. "No, I dont even want to hear it. If you'll excuse me I need to go and see my charge." I glared one last time at them before spinning around and pulling Dimitri away from them.

"Roza..."

"No, Dont want to hear it. I cant deal with that right now, this is supposed to be one of the best days of my life, I will not let them ruin it, hes been out of my life for years, a few more hours isnt going to matter to me." I snapped, I knew he was going to try and tell me I shouldnt have reacted like that, that I should have been nicer, blah blah blah.

No, I wouldnt even think about that right now. I couldnt believe that he would just come waltzing back into my life like that, what did he expect? A giant welcome home hug? forget it!

"Rose! Oh my god Rose!" Lissa squealed as she bounded towards me, the grin on her pale face was huge and her platinum blonde hair was coming out of its perfect ponytail but she still looked super model worthy. "You're my charge! I always knew you would be, but I just cant believe it!" she screamed as she wrapped her arms around me and crushed me to her.

"Liss... cant... breath..." I laughed lightly as I hugged her back.
She laughed and then released me, taking a step back with a sheepish grin on her face. It was then that her jade green eyes glanced down and widened, her lips forming a perfect 'O' shape.

I smiled as I glanced at Dimitri beside me, his hand still clasped firmly in mine.

"Since when!?" Lissa squealed.

"Officially? Since now." I laughed, half waiting for the anger she would surely feel when she realised the big secret Ive been hiding from her for a while now. She would no doubt be upset that I hadnt told her sooner... only she didnt...

"Ohhhh Im so happy for you two!" She laughed reaching forward and hugging me again, then giving Dimitri a hug which surprised him a little but he returned it with a smile.

"what about who?" Eddies voice sounded from behind us.

"Eddie! Congratulations on graduating!" I smiled at him as he walked over, holding hands with Jill! "whoa... when did you two happen?!"

Jill blushed slightly and bit her bottom lip, Eddie just grinned, "Maybe if you werent so occupied with your Russian you would have been more clued in around here." He laughed wiggling his eyebrows.

That earned him a slap on the arm from me.

"soooo... party time anyone?" Christian smirked as he wound his arm around Lissa.

There was a chorus of 'hell yeahs' and 'lets go's' as we trailed out of the hall.

Walking back towards the novice dorms side by side with Dimitri, I couldnt help but feel a tinge of sadness as I realised I was no longer a student of St Vladimirs, I would be moving to Court with Lissa tomorrow so I would be leaving this place.

It had been my home since I could remember, so many memories, both good and bad.

"Whats wrong Roza?" Dimitris voice whispered in my ear, his warm breath fanning across my neck and cheek.

"Im going to miss this place thats all... so many memories, you know." I tried to smile but I knew he could tell it was forced.

He stopped suddenly and pulled me back towards him, resting one hand on my cheek and the other on my hip as he gazed into my eyes.
"You have your whole life ahead of you, you'll be able to travel places, meet people. You can make new memories my Roza."

"We can make new memories." I corrected him.

"Exactly." He smiled as he bought his face down to mine and kissed me underneath the light of the half moon.