Haven't updated this in a while, so here ya go. I wrote it before my surgery, but I don't think I ever got it edited. This is the last chapter for this story that I have prewritten, so now I have to start writing again. Now that my pain medication had been decreased and changed, I'll be able to think and hopefully write a bit more clearly without having to ask someone to look over my work.

Anyway, this chapter is in Dimitri's POV. Hope you like it!

Disclaimer : I do not own VA or any of the recognizable characters

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Dimitri POV

From the moment that I met Lissa, as she insisted on being called, and Rose, I was completely captivated. There was something about Rose that drew me in, and I was completely helpless to stop it. Not only is she beautiful, but her personality makes it hard not to like her. She's like a flame in the dark, and I feel like a moth that is drawn to said flame.

I feel a pull towards Rose that I've never felt towards anyone else before, nor can I explain it. The only thing that I know is that leaving her, being away from her, would hurt.

When Lissa compelled me, I told them the truth. I wouldn't leave them, turn them in, or do anything that could bring harm to them. I also admitted my feelings for Rose, even if I don't understand - or want to acknowledge - them myself. Since then, I've done everything in my power to remain in guardian mode; hiding my feelings, and keeping to myself without being completely rude. Rose has been trying to get me to loosen up, but so far, I've been able to resist. It hasn't been easy though; Rose is absolutely irresistible.

Wait, what am I saying? Am I seriously letting this 17 year old girl get to me? She's practically going to my student once we start training together. I can't be attracted to my student.

Irritated with myself, I turn my thoughts back to the situation at hand.

Right now, Rose, Lissa, and I were driving to our final destination in Russia; where the girls had promised that I would get a full explanation. I understood their need to wait to tell me because I knew that they wanted time to test my trustworthiness. So, I didn't question it, and agreed to wait patiently.

After some convincing, I had managed to end up being the one to drive. They had yet to tell me where we were going, but they were giving me directions. Honestly, if they had told me what town we were going to, I wouldn't need directions. We are only a few hours away from the small town that I grew up in and where my family still resides. Maybe I could convince the girls to let me see my family since we were so close by. By the looks of the road we were driving on, we wouldn't be going to far from Baia anyway. Suddenly, a thought assaulted my mind. Lissa was asleep in the back seat, so I addressed Rose.

"Rose..." I trailed off, trying to get her attention.

"Hmm?" She answered still somewhat distracted.

"How close are we going to be staying to Baia?" I asked.

Her head turned to look at me faster than I could comprehend. Her face portrayed a look of complete surprise before she composed herself enough to answer me.

"Why do you ask?" She asked nervously. Why was she so nervous?

"I was born and raised in Baia. My family still lives there. I haven't seen them in almost two years, and I wanted to know if we might could visit them since we are not far from there." I admitted. She stayed quiet for a few minutes. I was starting to be afraid of her answer. I didn't want her to think that I was trying to deceive her in some way.

"I'm pretty sure you will be able to see your family. I will have to talk to Lissa, though. We were actually hoping to stay in Baia with a friend of ours for a while." She paused. "I knew that you were from Russia, but what are the odds of you being from the town where we are going to seek refuge?" She gave a humorless laugh.

I didn't know what to say. Who did they know in Baia? It's a small dhampir community, so I knew everyone that lived there. Well, I used to, but I haven't been here in two years. Before I spent too long wondering, Rose spoke, effectively derailing my train of thought.

"Mark and Oksana."

"What?" I was momentarily confused.

"The couple that we know in Baia, their names are Mark and Oksana. They are-" she stopped herself abruptly before continuing. "Friends of ours. We met them while they were on vacation in the states."

"Oh." Was my genius response. I was too busy wondering what she was going to say to come up with a better one.

"Do you know them?" She asked.

"Yeah, I do. They are friends of my family." I replied.

"Good. I'm assuming that means you know where they live? I was going to call for directions once we got closer to Baia, but if you know the way, then we can surprise them."

"Do they know that you are coming?" I asked somewhat surprised.

"Yes, but Lissa and I never gave them an exact date of our arrival. We didn't know when we would actually get here considering that we are on the run and could run into trouble at any time."

After that, we were quiet while I drove. When Lissa woke up from her nap, we stopped for gas and snacks. I was thinking about finally seeing my family when Rose and I locked gazes for a few moments. She looked away quickly, and startled me when she spoke.

"What were you thinking about just a minute ago when we locked gazes?" She asked nervously. Her question surprised me, but I answered honestly.

"My family. I'm excited to see them after two years."

"Oh." Was her only reply. She didn't elaborate, and even though I wanted to, I didn't ask.

We got back on the road several minutes later, and after a while, we pulled up to a house that I had been to numerous times during my childhood.

"Alright. We're here. This is Mark and Oksana's house." I announced. "At least, it was the last time that I visited."

Rose and Lissa followed me to the front door, and we decided that I would be the one to knock. I knocked, and we waited. When the door opened, I was shocked by who had opened it. It wasn't Mark or Oksana; it was my grandmother, Yeva, and she had a smile on her face that easily stretched from ear to ear.