A/N: This is my first time writing fan fiction for VA. I know there are a few one-shot based stories on here, and I was inspired so I thought I'd add another. Please let me know what you think (good or bad), and let me know if you think I should keep these coming!
P.S.: I'm open to any prompts you PM me, and if any of these inspire you into a full story I'd be more than happy to let you use my ideas!

Prompt: Sacrifice
Words: 630
POV: Lissa

When I saw Tasha pick up the gun and grab Mia I knew I had to step in. She'd be in enough trouble for killing Tatiana, killing a bystander would just make it worse.

And of all Moroi, it just had to be Mia. I knew she'd put up a fight, we'd probably end up with even more casualties. I didn't want any.

Summoning up the magic within me, I tried to get her attention. I needed Tasha to look right at me. I went to take a step forward.

"Tasha please don't-"

Before I could get the words out Mia broke away. I heard clamoring behind me, scared the guardians would seize me before I could get her attention I tried to propel myself forward. At the same moment, Tasha, in a panic, trained the gun forward and let out two shots. Two shots zipping through the air, straight where I was headed. But just when they should've hit me, Rose was there.

Time stood still and then Rose was falling. She hit my arms, and I let out a sob, watching the blood stains rapidly blooming on her chest. It was like the accident all over again.

Clinging on tight to her, I let us drop to the floor. The room was in chaos, but at that point it was just her and me. My best friend. My bond mate. My sister. Dying in my arms. She couldn't do this. She couldn't leave me.

"Someone get help! She's bleeding out -" I cried out to anyone.

"Rose you can't leave me," I whispered, tears quickly spilling over onto my cheeks.

Dimitri fought his way next to me grabbing her hand, and murmuring to her in Russian as her gaze started to slip away.

Her eyes were filled with so much love, and even through all the pain, it looked like she was trying to smile. She was trying to speak, but all that came out were gurgles and maybe the word 'first'. I couldn't even start to comprehend when I saw her eyes roll back.

"She needs help! Rose is dying!" I sobbed. I tried to summon spirit but for the first time I felt the bond numbing it. That's when I got hysterical. I couldn't get the damn magic to come when I needed it most.

The paramedics had just arrived. I felt strong hands grab my shoulders and begin to pull me away just when I went to try again, not trusting anyone but myself to keep her breathing.

"Let me go!" I cried, twisting hard, trying to make it difficult for whoever was pulling me away.

"Princess, the court's going into lockdown. I have been ordered to get you out," The guardian, grabbing tight said above my ear, tugging a little harder.

"No, you don't understand, you have to let me help her!" I strained my neck to look around his body, watching as they started CPR.

Just then Christian stepped in front of me, tears streaming from his eyes as well. "Lissa, stop. You have to let the paramedics work," he cried. You could hear the hurt in his voice.

Finally I relented, letting myself get dragged to the palace. The guardian led Christian and me to one of the suites on the first floor and stood there on high alert. Once the door was shut, I flung myself into his arms, sobbing into his chest.

"She can't die Christian! She can't—" I cried dropping to the floor. "I should be the one fighting for my life, not Rose. Christian, she sacrificed herself for me!" He slid down with me, taking my bloodstained hands into his.

"I'm so sorry Liss. I'm so, so sorry," He cried, holding me tight, stroking my hair.