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Creativity Incarnate

Kidnapped

Chapter 4: Message in a bottle… or a Novice?

Adrian POV (Surprise! I felt like writing in his POV)

I stood in the brisk air outside the infirmary. My sleep-deprived body was craving a cigarette, but despite my body's protesting, I needed a clear system. Lissa and I had been using massive amounts of spirit to heal the wounded guardians from the attack. I wanted to dream walk with my Little Dhampir, but I was too tired to attempt it. I needed to find out where she was! Belikov was on my list of most hated people right now. He was supposed to protect Rose! I'd make sure that if, no, when my Little Dhampir got back, that I would take care of her. Belikov obviously couldn't.

"Adrian?" Lissa's voice was scratchy from exhaustion.

"What?" I asked, not looking her way. I knew what I would see. Worry-filled, jade-green eyes, messy, platinum-blond hair, paler-than-normal skin, on the skinny-super model figure of a Moroi. Everyone who was close to Rose looked similar. Although she didn't realize it, Rose was the glue that held us all together. Without her, we fell to pieces.

"Dr. Oledenski says we can leave. There are no more emergency cases. I was thinking we could all sleep in the same area, like my room or something. That way we can all know what's happening if they get news." We all knew Rose had been taken, but we also expected more news. Maybe it was wishful thinking, but it's all that was keeping us together.

"My room is bigger." Just then, a tired Christian came over with some food.

"What about a bigger room? Here, guys." Lissa and I took the food.

"Thanks." I mumbled. I was hungry and grumpy, side effects of spirit use.

"We're gathering in Adrian's room to rest." Lissa explained to Christian.

"O.k. You guys go ahead, I'll tell everyone."

"Thanks." Lissa tried to give Christian a smiled, but we could all tell that it was forced. Christian departed, while Lissa and I started the trek to my room in guest housing.

Ted POV (He is the novice who escaped, for those of you who don't remember)

I left the fighting, using all my strength to push my legs forward and out into the open. I reached the entrance of the cave, and had the pleasure of meeting a Strigoi. It lunged at me, causing my novice training to kick in. I kicked it, causing it to snarl in pain. Using its momentary distraction, I ran around it and out into daylight. A small bit of relief ran through me, and I heard the Strigoi growl then turn deeper into the cave. Looking around, I realized that I knew where I was. It was about 5 miles away from the academy. When I was about 12 years old, my friends and I skipped class. We hiked, carefully avoiding the patrolling Guardians, until we reached these caves. Turning the direction I knew the school was in, I began a fast-paced run. The others depended on me. I had to reach the school, so a rescue team could be sent out. I thought about the Marvel comic book my mom had always sent me at Christmas, even though I didn't read the series anymore. In this case, I was the superhero, bravely going to get resources to help my trapped friends. Except, I didn't have special powers, and my friends were either dead or were going to be in the near future. My pessimistic thoughts made me pick my pace up to a full sprint.

* * * * * * * * * * * (Still Ted POV)

I finally reached the wards and crossed them, startling the guardian on patrol. He got ready to fight, and then noticed that I wasn't an enemy. I sank to my knees, unable to hold myself up any longer. My throat was dry, my breathing fast and hard. I tried to speak, but it came out as a croak. The guardian spoke into his earpiece, and like magic Guardian Petrov showed up. She helped me up, and we walked to the infirmary. I sat down on a bed, and Guardian Petrov gave me a glass of water. I gulped it down thirstily.

"Guardian Petro-" I started.

"Don't speak. I'm having a doctor come in to make sure you're alright." Right after she said that, a doctor walked in.

"But you need to know about the others!" I cried. I had to tell someone, we were wasting time.

"There are others?" she exclaimed. I guess she thought I had hidden or something.

"Rose Hathaway and all the others who were taken by the Strigoi are being held in caves 5 miles from here. We need to send a rescue team!" I finally said. She was quiet for a second then started walking towards the door.

"I'm going to gather the guardian for a meeting. I'll need you to attend so that you can give us all the information you have. Don't worry, we'll get them back." Guardian Petrov stated before leaving. I sighed, and the doctor finished bandaging one last cut. She handed me a pill to help with pain, and I took it. I asked if I could take a nap, and she said yes, but I couldn't leave the infirmary until the guardian meeting. I lay back on the bed, closed my eyes, and tried as hard as I could to fall asleep. Eventually, exhaustion took over and I fell into a restless dream.

So, the novice finally got there. How will everyone react when the find out where Rose is? Will they be able to save her, or will they be too late?

Sorry I took so long to update. School is taking a lot of my time.

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Creativity Incarnate

P.S. Disclaimer: I don't own Vampire Academy, or any of its characters, or anything like that. However, I do own this plot and Ted. (Although I would trade it all just to have Dimitri. Or even Adrian, Eddie, Mason, or Christian!)

P.S.S. I have to check a few things from the book, but I will update this anyway. Then I will edit it, and repost it. I do not have a beta; I try to check over it myself. Kudos for me!