Laugher shook through the air once again.

Chapter 4

I then found myself beside Dimtiri, Christian, and Lissa. All of our expressions looked blank and our bodies trembled with fear.

The sharp sickening voice stuffed the air once more. "You couldn't possibly think you could defeat me? Any last words before you die?" How classy, was all I could think of before fear covered my sarcasm again.

I turned to Dimitri, his large hand grasped my own while I studied his face. His expression looked pained and passionate. "I love you Roza." He knelt down just a little to kiss my forehead slightly.

"As I love you Dimitri," I hugged his tall form tightly.

I looked over to see Lissa hugging Christian, their hands clasped together just as our own. I reached out for her hand as she took hold of mine hastily.

"I love you Lissa, you're the greatest friend I have ever had." I whispered.

Her eyes softened, "I love you too Rose." She smiled sadly.

I then felt a tear escape my eyes as I blinked slowly to our predator. All of our gazes fell on him, all of our hands grasping another's tightly.

"Now that that's over with it's time for you to-" He paused hesitantly. His hand was held up in a gesture of accusation, with a finger pointed towards us.

Then he burst into flames.

I just stood there, watching him burn with wide eyes. His screams pierced the air as his fists yanked on his hair in some pathetic attempt to relieve the pain. It was as if he screamed for hours as his flesh seemed to be melting off of him like some sort of waxed doll found in a toy store. He then fell the ground and continued to scream, and his skin darkened as his screams muffled into small animal sounds.

The Strigoi fell silent.

A pile of ashes, burned, just seconds later.

I was then just staring at the pile of ashes, as it's dark lay on the ground, as if never to be touched again. I soon found myself greeted with the same darkness. But it didn't feel as the same.

It was almost comforting, as I felt the warmness surround me in a huge blanket. The cool air swished my hair slightly as I heard waves somewhere in the distance. A cooing of melody, and gentle smiles of my loved ones surrounded my mind.

Dimitri's smile, and fixed gaze on my own was just enough to make my heart jump, and Lissa's laugh warmed me more. I could feel Christian ruffle my hair gently as his smirk filled my vision.

I wanted to say, "I love you, all of you."

But then the darkness surrounded my body entirely, and I was left with a small smile to feel in my mind.

What a life, I thought.