Authors note: It's 3am, and I'm so tired. My eyes are absolutely killing me, but I couldn't stop writing. So I really hope you enjoy this chapter! I'm going to try and make them longer from now on I think. But enjoy and review! :D

Rose's POV

So, as I started my hike through a thick forest I could only seem to ask myself one question; how the hell was I supposed to hide from a person when I had no idea where they even were? For all I knew he could have been waiting in the bushes outside the hotel, watching my every move. He could be behind me right now. Doubtful, but still. I didn't know what this man was capable of.

What if he could astral project and find my exact location like a satellite. Could he fly in that form? I had no idea. That was a major downside of having an enemy you couldn't predict. I didn't know how powerful he truly was, and I also wasn't aware of any other of his spirit abilities. That was frightening. Could he dream walk too? Could he read minds? Could he…well the possibilities were endless with that particular area. I already knew Lissa and Adrian's abilities varied. I could only assume Andreev's did too.

I glanced up at the sky, though I could barely see due to the thick canopy of leaves. I could see the sky beginning to lighten, thankfully. I'd been basically stumbling around blind all night. I was afraid to stop or slow down. I'd never know if Andreev was lurking nearby. I didn't even know if he'd look for me at all. Maybe his entire team of rogue Dhampirs were scouting the woods in search of the toy they wanted to claim.

My eyes were growing weary. I hadn't seen a single person in the woods, especially out this far. I was sure Andreev hadn't followed me, especially this far in. I knew I needed sleep. But how could I sleep when I knew he was searching for me. At least I assumed he was. I could be wrong. Maybe I posed too much of a challenge, maybe he'd given up, or maybe he was just waiting for me to exit the woods.

I took a deep breath. I couldn't sleep on the ground. That was suicidal. Any kind of animal could be lurking in the woods, and I'd probably have my face mauled off the second I fell asleep. Plus, a tree would offer me a better look out. If Andreev was coming I'd be able to see.

I picked a tall, wide tree with thick branches. As I climbed I was reminded of the time I'd similarly climbed a tree when fleeing from Dimitri while he was a Strigoi. Nobody thinks to look up, and he definitely didn't. I hoped Andreev wouldn't either. I sat on a branch and let out a sigh. It was wide enough that I didn't need to worry about falling off in the middle the night. And if I did I knew I'd survive the fall.

I closed my eyes against the exhaustion that hit me. All my adrenaline had dissipated, and now I was left feeling weak, tired and extremely hungry. Why couldn't they have McDonalds in the middle of the woods? It would have been so convenient.

Instantly I was pulled into a dream.

It seemed Adrian wasn't up for being creative tonight. I was standing in a dream version of our hotel room.

Adrian's emerald eyes were filled with deep concern.

"I'm fine." I stated with a small smile on my face. It was nice that he cared enough to…well care…but I was fine, I was just running away from Andreev, a rouge Guardian and his other rouge friends, no biggie. Stuff like this happens every day.

"Help is on the way." Adrian replied, a grim look on his face, "I know you won't need it, but just in case."

I rolled my eyes, "I'm seriously fine Adrian. But hey, do me a favor. Use your many connections back at the court and see if anyone knows anything about a man named Andreev Demidov."

Suddenly the room around us shimmered and changed to a forest. The forest I was in. I smiled at Adrian. I didn't even know he could do that.

"Impressive, huh?" A voice spoke from behind me. I turned, wide-eyed. Andreev was in my dream, and so was Adrian, "Not the change of venue of course, I was talking mainly about myself. I don't mean to brag, but I am exceptionally talented and good-looking."

"How are you here?" Adrian demanded. Anger was evident on his face.

"How am I anywhere?" Andreev responded, smirking at me.

"Why are you here?" I spoke, my voice clam.

"I'm here, in your dream, to show you that I'm here, in your reality." He smiled. It was a lethal smile and I couldn't help but note how dangerous this guy was. He also happened to be extremely confusing. I wasn't sure what he was going on about. But Adrian's face suddenly turned to a look of fear.

"Wake up Rose," He whispered, "Wake up and run as fast as you can."

Of course I listened.

Andreev's POV

Cat and mouse was an exceptionally fun game. If you haven't tried it you should. I sat beneath a tree, watching as Rose descended at an alarming speed. She then began to run. I felt a smile tug on my lips. She was an oddly curious creature. I seemed to be infatuated with her already. It was an odd feeling.

I rose slowly, watching the string of her aura stretch out behind her. The further she ran the longer it would be. I began to follow, naturally. I'd stayed far behind her all night while she hid, trying to get further away from me. I was always near, watching from a distance. Her aura shone through the darkness, beckoning me closer to her. Like a moth to a flame.

I could almost hear her heart beating, steady, strong and at a fast pace.

I was being so unlike myself, thinking about her. Normally I wouldn't allow her to get away. I wouldn't allow her to believe she was better, faster or stronger in anyway. I knew I could have her in seconds if that's what I wanted, but the chase was thrilling, and for some reason I didn't want it to come to an end.

It would end eventually.

I would return with her to our quarters, and she will become like us. She'll become a rogue and pledge her loyalty to us and our cause. She will no longer be a Guardian, she'll be a Destroyer. A Destroyer of evil.

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