I rushed out of the room and into an uncovered, unexpectance crowd of people, people where walking everywhere around court, Ambrose was right people where coming here due to the holidays, it was weird, there wasn't this much people here before. My mind kept racing over what Rhonda had said to me. You hold it ….. The ends coming.
The end, the end of what exactly? Me , I thought , but she said I hold it , I will kill the dead , I do that now . My thoughts were interrupted by a very loud voice screaming my name in my ear.
"Rose, um earth to Rosemarie? "
I looked up noticing it was Sydney; she held a book of files in her hand.
"What's that?" I asked.
Sydney's expression told me what I needed to no, she found the answer, the answer that for weeks people where still searching for, she found Robert doru , or we should say his location to be .

Sydney told me he was located far in the depths of the last place I would actually thought he would have gone, of course he would go to the one place me and Dimitri had fought as different races, the one place that held no home in Dimitri's heart anymore, the one place that both me and Dimitri hated to talk about. Russia.
I was struck in awe. My complications I had there not only with me and Dimitri but also his family as well, i was the one who notified them, telling them he was no longer Dhampir, they loved me, Olena Belikova told me she knew I was right for Dimitri and she could see why he loved me, but I had hurt his sister Victoria she never believed me for what I did when I told her, her boyfriend had cheated her, I remember all the things she had said to me , she had been so heartbroken , she looked so much like Dimitri that it hurt me , and then there was mine and Dimitri's epic love battle we where different races that fought for each other's love , he wanted me , I wanted him , but not in a way where he wanted to kill me and make me one of him , my objective was to set him free of the curse and kill him , but all too well my heart couldn't kill him , I faltered . Forgetting one of his first and foremost lessons. Lesson 1 dont hesitate.

" Rose , there's reports that the area in saint Petersburg is basically owned by strigoi , like the area has suddenly just grown with them , although there are Dhampir there , they haven't seemed to harm any living moroi nor Dhampir , it's weird but I have a feeling something's going down " Sydney interjected , we were in her room . She was completely drooled by her laptop
"does the royal guard no? "I asked. She glanced over at me, eyes moving away from the screen
she shook her head.
"WHAT! ", well well well , this is very unexpected Sydney Sage going against all orders hah ,you're not going to tell your favourite old pal Zmey ? "I Teased. She smirked.
Sydney was no law breaker but when she wanted something she would find a way to get it, somehow.
"No I actually thought if it was best that I told you, first." she said
"Why "I asked curious. She moved her laptop.
"well because , I know how this is for you , your proberly thinking of a very unruthly idea to run away to Russia and plan to see what's more to this story . Considering the look you are giving me now, I think I maybe right "she smiled.
"Hmmmm, your observations maybe right but what's in it for you?" I asked.
Sydney just smiled.

"Rose I want to help, I saw how we came to this conclusion when we were at the hotel with victor, you were most definitely at your weakest after the whole incident "I winced at that thought .she came by me.
"But I know that whatever happens next it's coming to an end, I have a theory that this maybe the last of it, that's something coming and I want to help "
her last words replayed in my mind. Something's coming.
"Sydney your right, there is something coming, something that's going to be an end, I know this Rhonda told me "I shuddered.
Sydney turned towards me all eyes wide. I knew what I had to now I had to go to Russia. And find out what was actually going on; we needed more information before it was too late.
"Are you bringing Dimitri?" Sydney suddenly asked after we finally finished discussing plans on w hat to do. The question never came to thought. I couldn't. I couldn't take him back to the place he regretted the most , and because I wanted him to be safe here protecting Lissa , I knew how selfish that was of me but I loved him too much , I didn't want to lose him again .
"No "I simply answered. Sydney read the concern all over my face but she didn't ask why.
" I'm going to talk to Eddie, I need people I simply trust that we can take "
"you don't trust, Dimitri!" she interjected. No it wasn't like that.
" no , I do its just , in Russia lies a lot of things that happened , a lot of turmoil that should never be brought up again , I'm just trying to protect him " I whispered just barely .
Sydney didn't further me with questions,

I left then to find Eddie, He was doing well, after the huge argument of how he acted as a guardian during Tasha's set up attack against Lissa, he was purely trying to protect the princess, or queen I should say .he never had a charge these days due to that but, people had asked him he just never decided, that's why I thought he would be my trusty friend that would go on this adventure with me. I rounded a corner and came to a complete stop when I noticed he was talking with Jill and beside her the very happy looking Adrian Ivashkov.
I hadn't seen him in weeks, and looking at him now felt like I had been cut right open, he was smiling, he looked as happy as ever, every inch of him was simply radiating, his green eyes seemed more alive than ever and he was completely and utterly sober.
His eyes fell on me, his expression changed and he snapped from whatever conversation he was in. three pairs of eyes suddenly looked at me as if I were the devil. I definitely felt that way.
"Rose, what are you doing here?" Eddie was the one to ask.
All eyes were on me, I felt like they were the hawks and I was the food.
"I was looking for you actually, something's come up that needs to be delta with, you're the best guy "
Adrian chuckled.
"Little Dhampir still using everyone around you to help out with your own personal issues huh "he said
I looked at him, he was right to be like this with me, after all I had put him through.
"Adrian! I –"
"never mind, Jill and I have something to attend, goodbye to the both of you!"
Adrian spun around slipping his arm around Jill and pulling her towards the opposite direction, I watched them walk away silently murmuring to each other.
"Hes still hurting you know, since you and belikov are back together, he can't help but turn the other direction when he sees you "Eddie assured me. I nodded; I know I stuffed up big time.
"He will come around, eventually "Eddie said again.
"So anyway, what do you want me to do? That made me your first guy to call ". He asked, he leant against the window, shifting his hand to his chin.
"I'm leaving ". This didn't surprise him; he stayed calm and collected in the same position.
" and I'm guessing you need , a good looking , hunter warrior to go with you" I laughed
"hunter warrior you can say , good looking , well that's just going to far " I smiled . He nudged my arm .
" if this is your way to welcome me into your incredible adventures , you may want to try a little harder " he amused .
I laughed again
"ha-ha. Such a man you are, "I cleared my throat.
" Eddie Castle would you do me the most grateful honour and accompany me and Sydney to a very long and hopefully an answer fuelled journey?" I asked very politely.
Eddie smiled.
"Wow I didn't know you had a polite side of you" he laughed. I punched him.
"Fine, fine, fine. Okay ill accompany both you and Sydney "he said.
I thanked him and was about to turn.
"Wait so where are we going? And because you asked me I'm assuming belikov not coming?" Eddie realized.
I stopped. That's all everyone's been asking me, or well just Eddie and Sydney.
"No, hes not and hes not going to know about this!" I said. It was harsh but it had to be like that.
Eddie looked surprised at my outburst but understood.
"I'll see you later, met me and Sydney around seven at her room, bring all your things "I asked.
Eddie nodded and turned on his heel, he was gone in a flash.
I hurried up to mine and Dimitri's room I hadn't realized what I should say to him or how I should leave. i decided that leaving a note would be the best option , i also left one for lissa , i read dimitris one aloud to myself.

Dimitri ,
by the time you have gotten this i would already be on an airoplane heading
somewhere , im sorry to leave you like this , but im only doing this to protect you
and everyone else i truley love . protect her for me .
i love you forever and always.

Rose .

i thought , it was a pretty decent runaway letter , but i knew dimitri nor lissa deserved it , i looked up at the clock , it was almost seven and i knew sydney would be up waiting . i looked around me having one last look at the place , when my eyes fell on a picture frame . it was of me and dimitri smiling deeply ,i picked it up and touched the picture . thinking what i would look forward to coming back for . thats if i dont die. i thought .
with that i turned and was out the door , we where going to Russia and thats something i wasnt particully looking fourth too.