The next day came quickly. I smiled when I saw the date on the alarm clock,a date I'l always remember. As I sat up in bed I heard a knock at the door.

"Come in." I called. Dad opened it. He came and sat at the foot of my bed and smiled at me.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

"Fine." I smiled.

He took a deep breath."Anya Janine Olena Belikova,you were my first baby girl. I'll never forget the day you were born. It was one of the most happiest day's of my life. And now I want to give to this to help celebrate this one."

He took out a small jewelry box and handed it to me. I searched the side or a knob to turn.I huffed in defeat. Dad smiled. He then took out a small gold necklace. He gently took the box out of my hand and attached the necklace pendant to it. He turned a few times and it began to play the Russian chorus. I beamed at him.

He placed the necklace around my neck and I read the engravement." To my beloved Daughter, I will always love you,happy birthday"

I gave him a giant hug."Thank you Daddy," I told him.

The night came Lissa did my make up and I slipped on my dress. Elise and Rose were apart of my entourage. We all piled into the limo Uncle Adrian had rented. Our parents rode in another car. In the club was a large room reserved for us. After They laid down the rules we were set free. We all began dancing and having fun. Ivan seemed to really be enjoying himself. I was too.

I glanced over to the "bar" which consisted of nothing stronger that Red Bull,not that I would want anything. I saw Dad,in all black and his duster lurking around. My jaw dropped. I walked back across the club to the room and found mom.

"Mom." I whined. she turned from uncle Adrian to me looking concerned,

"What's wrong sweetie,?" she asked wiping away my smudged mascara.

"Dad's lurking,like really being creepy" I told her. Uncle Adrian laughed historically. Mom bit her lip and picked up her phone and began texting. A few minutes later Dad walked in.

"What's the problem? " he asked.

"Dimitri,you can't do this." she said gesturing to his outfit.

"Do what be a helpful father?" he asked. Mom palmed her face smiling.

"You can,but why in such a creepy manner?" she asked. He shrugged.

"Go get the boys and let's start opening presents!" said Aunt Lissa. She was now directing the cake bakers where to set the cake.

"Honestly Sparky?" said Mom. he glared at her. My cake was covered in purple fondant with a pink bow. All around it were pink and blue 's cake was more decorative. His was blue and green with a pair of fondant headphones on top. They all sang happy birthday and we blew out the candles.

We both sat down and began opening presents. From Gran I got a pretty purple sweater that she had made had given me a necklace with what looked like ostrich said it warded off evil spirits.

Mom had given me a pink silver stake with purple rhinestones on the hilt.

"Really Rose?" asked dad.

"What? At least she will always know it's hers incase it get's they can't detect finger prints." she said. Every one winced but smiled.

Aunt Lissa had given be a makeup train,put together by the Royal make up artists.

Ivan had gotten a few giftcards and a ned head set from Mom, Dad had gotten him a pair of guardian gloves,Gran had also made him a sweater,and Aunt Lissa had gotten him a recording set made for his guitar.

Uncle Adrian had now had his gifts brought in. Ivan took the black silvery paper off his box. Inside was a …..motorcycle helmet.

"Umm, thanks." he said. the room was filled with silence except for the beat of the bass in the club. Uncle Adrian smiled.

"Yeah,it should go with the bike very well."

Ivan jumped with excitement."Really ? Thank you!" He gave uncle Adrian a hug. I began opening mine. Inside was a steering wheel.

"A Car?" I said excitedly.

"Jeep wrangler in plum." he said. I hugged him gratefully And began talking to Rosie about all the places we could go while on holiday.

"I have an announcement." said Christian. We turned and gave him our attention.

"As you may know,electives have recently been offered to Moroi who would like to learn combat." he said. We all nodded.

"And I have been elected to Teach a class for this quarter."

Chris groaned. Ivan's jaw had dropped, I had no idea why.

"Wait so this means,….. your guardian comes with you?" asked Ivan.

"Well yes, he's my Charge,and according to Alberta,since the school had guardians already as far a safety goes,there is no reason I shouldn't give guardian training as I used to." said Dad.

From those words I knew it was going to be a long quarter.