Vampire Academy: 3rd Times the Prince Charming
Chapter 1 of a new Vampire Academy story, part 1 of a trilogy, hope you enjoy it.
Disclaimer: Vampire Academy belongs to Richelle Mead.
Chapter 1
ROSE POV
"Rose; Rose it's time to get up."
I groaned and pulled the covers over my head. "Five more minutes Lissa." I mumbled.
The covers however were pulled back down and Lissa replied.
"No Rose, I already gave five more minutes."
Grumbling I got out of bed; my best friend Lissa stood next to me bed; shaking her head.
"Honestly Rose…" She admonished. "We've only been back a month and a half; we're still on probation, especially you. Do you want to get yourself in trouble already?"
I sighed; Lissa was right. Some time ago, I was worried that someone was stalking Lissa, and it was my duty as a Guardian (okay a Novice but still) to protect her. However it was clear that nothing would be done here at St. Vladimir's Academy. So we went on the run, but we were caught a month and a half ago and brought back. Since then we had been forced to return to the usual routine of school; but the fear I'd had had disappeared, so I guessed it was okay.
My name is Rosemarie Hathaway, by the way, but I prefer being called Rose. I am seventeen and a Dhampir; a result of a union between Moroi and Dhampir. I have long thick dark brown hair, brown eyes and tan skin. Lissa is a Moroi with long blonde hair and jade green eyes; her skin is very pale. As a Moroi Lissa is in fact a vampire; but one that is actually alive and doesn't drain the victim dry when she feeds on their blood. As a Dhampir, I have enhanced speed, strength and reflexes in comparison to a normal human; as a result I trained to improve them even more, in order to protect Lissa from the Moroi's deadliest enemies: the Strigoi; unliving vampires who always killed their victims.
I decided I best get ready since the day was starting; I didn't want to get into any more trouble –my actions reflected on Lissa after all, and I didn't want her in trouble. Lissa was already dressed in her St. Vladimir's uniform, a red and black plaid pleated skirt that reached down to two inches above her knees; a black blouse; red blazer; a red and black striped tie and black flats. Part of the uniform was black socks but Lissa didn't wear those; she stated a personal taste. I pulled off my pyjamas and quickly got dressed, pulling on my uniform, which was essentially the same as Lissa's but with two differences: I wore my skirt at mid-thigh length and wore knee length socks.
"Okay, I'm ready now." I said; "Let's go, get this over with."
Lissa laughed. "It's not that bad Rose; you just need to put the effort in, that's all," she replied. I rolled my eyes as we left the dorm.
"It's boring." I complained.
Shaking her head Lissa let the subject drop and soon we split up and headed to our first classes.
I soon arrived at my first class, Bodyguard Theory and Personal Protection. I took my seat, smiling at the students who greeted me, while ignoring those who shot me glares. They blamed me for Lissa leaving, and rightly so, as far as I was concerned. On either side of my desk were two of my closest friends, both Dhampirs: Mason Ashford and Eddie Castile, both the same age as me. Eddie has blonde hair and blue eyes; Mason, red hair and brown eyes. They were both dressed in the male version of the St. Vladimir's uniform: black trousers with a red stripe down each leg; a black button-up shirt; red blazer; a red and black striped tie; black socks and black leather shoes.
They both turned to me and smiled.
"Hey Rose." Mason greeted cheerfully.
I return their smiles. "Hey guys, so, ready for the usual tedium?" I quipped.
They both laughed; and Eddie replied.
"Well, it's gotta be done."
"I'd just rather by doing something more…productive." I responded with a shrug.
It was always easy for me to talk like this with Mason and Eddie; Mason especially. Apart from Lissa he was the first friend I made; while it wasn't the case here, we sometimes have a fun time, playfully flirting with each other. However our conversation was quickly cut off by Stan Alto, the class instructor.
"Okay, enough you three, class has actually started."
We immediately stopped talking and got to work. I knew the best way to resolve our probation was to keep our heads down and work; so that's what I did.
I did the same and worked carefully through my first set of classes; the morning classes had Dhampir and Moroi attend separate classes, while the afternoon classes had mixed classes. So I would at least be with Lissa during these classes. It was finally time for lunch and so I headed for the cafeteria.
On the way however I heard a voice calling my name. I turned to face the owner of the voice, and then immediately rolled my eyes. I should've guessed the moment I heard the voice: It was a Moroi boy, my age, perhaps a bit older, with black hair and eyes; Jesse Zeklos. I wouldn't deny he was good-looking; but something about him made me feel a little uneasy. I knew I usually drew the attention of boys and I admit I usually liked the attention, but something about the way Jesse looked at me, well, it was creepy to tell the truth.
"So, Rose; it's good to have you back." He said. He didn't sound like his usual suave self. He sounded serious. "You know, it's been a month and a half, you could've come and spoken to me sooner; when's the last time we spoke?"
I sighed. "Sorry Jesse; I've been busy. Listen, I…"
He shook his head, smiling. "Okay, okay I get it, well; we better hurry or they'll be nothing good left for lunch. Talk to you later."
With that he waved casually and left; his voice may have been serious, but he still had that look in his eyes. Shaking my head I continued onwards and reached the cafeteria but stopped when I heard Lissa's voice nearby.
"I'm sorry, I don't know what you…"
Then an angry voice I did not know. "Yeah right, just shut up, you honestly think I care."
I heard the hostility in the other voice and knew I had to act — Lissa was in trouble.
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