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Chapter 10

Rose POV

I was so happy that Dimitri and I would no longer be separated by anything, even death. I was touched by the Cullen's words, accepting Dimitri immediately. Of course it was expected for most of them, but what surprised me was Rosalie. She was very conservative when it came to someone being turned. I was very happy that they had accepted him so quickly. The joy that I was experiencing was cut short when Janine overheard the conversation of Dimitri becoming one of us.

"What?" Janine screamed and we all flinched because of our sensitive hearing. "You cannot be serious Dimitri?"

"Actually I am absolutely serious Janine." He said straight faced as he wrapped an arm around my waist.

"Why would you do something like that Dimitri? You have a respectful career and your reputation is just now recovered from the strigoi incident. You are seriously throwing that all away?" Janine said and I was getting so angry at her. She is always so judgmental and talks before she thinks.

"Yes Janine. I love Roza and my children and I will be there for them. I cannot bear the thought of not being with them. If being one of them is the only way to do that then that is what I will do." Dimitri said and Abe came behind Janine, trying to calm her tantrum. I have had enough of this.

"Listen Janine, you have always shot your mouth off before you think so think right now. If you love Abe as much as I think you do, would you not do what you had to, to be with him?" I asked. "If he was like I am, the same Abe you fell in love with, wouldn't you do everything possible to be with him? I mean you did change your assignment to guard him right? What is the difference in that and what Dimitri wants?"

"He is turning his back on the Moroi society for you. He is giving up everything for you. Why?" Janine said and I sighed.

"Then you must have not loved dad like I thought or you would know the answer. You are wrong though. He isn't giving up everything to be with me. He is gaining, don't you see? If he remains here, he would never see me or his daughters like he wanted and we would all be miserable. Our daughters deserve to have both of their parents and they will. Dimitri doesn't have to turn for me, but he will be with me. I never asked him to turn, only if he would continue guarding." I said.

"Janine please stop this. You are pushing Rose farther away from us. She is old enough to make her own decisions and we have absolutely no say in Dimitri's decisions." Abe said and she finally laid off a little. Everyone started to leave the suite and I went up to our room and Dimitri followed. I admired my daughters for a brief moment and dressed for bed. I was utterly exhausted and I fell asleep quickly in the arms of my Russian.

The girls stirred a little during the night but were relatively content. I was also content as I woke up in the arms of my Russian god. Dimitri was still sleeping as the girls started to stir and I carefully moved out of his arms and went to them. I got the girls fed and dressed but was surprised that Dimitri was still sleeping. I went downstairs with the girls and I set them both in the portable crib where I could get some breakfast. I was just finishing some breakfast when Lissa came downstairs and greeted me and the girls.

The girls are growing so fast and I was worried that they wouldn't be able to have a childhood. I cast those thoughts out as Dimitri joined us along with Christian. I wanted to spend what time I had left here with my friends as I wasn't sure when I would see them again. Dimitri would be resigning as a guardian and I was meeting up with the family later to decide on our new home. I groaned at the thought of having to go throught high school all over again but we did what was necessary to fit into our new area. Lissa of course wanted to go shopping but was resigned to shop at court.

Lissa and I shopped for various items but I paid more attention to the girls. I broke down and bought a stroller for them and I was pretty surprised when Abe gave me a credit card last night, telling me to get whatever I needed. He and I had certainly gained a closer relationship than I had with Janine. I ignored the stares and the looks of disgust. Honestly I didn't understand them because I wasn't like the strigoi and I had been pivotal in saving their Moroi asses. I knew that I would have to leave before some of the Moroi got the idea to use me and my daughters as lab rats.

We ate lunch with the others at one of the cafés at court and the stares lessened as they witnessed me eating food like the rest of the group. After lunch was over we said our goodbyes and we promised that we would see each other soon. Dimitri had formally resigned and although Guardian Croft didn't like it, he understood his need to be close to the girls. Dimitri and I packed what we had at court and left for the house where the Denali's were staying. I was surprised to hear that Eleazar had adopted Peter and Charlotte into their clan and I was happy for them. They would remain here for a while and then the Denali's would move to a new location. Carlisle was trying to determine where we would go and I listened closely. They couldn't come to a decision until a suggestion was made like going to Portland. I thought about it but I ruled it out just in case someone recognized me there. We finally decided we would go to Maine. I didn't know much about the area but the others agreed.

I would miss Lissa and the others but my life was just starting to come together and I was happy with my family and most importantly I had Dimitri and my daughters. They were growing fast and already trying to crawl after only a few days of life. I would keep close contact with Abe and with Lissa, but it was too dangerous to involve anyone else. I was concerned for Dimitri though because I knew how much he loved his family in Russia and I wondered how he would handle it. We packed everything quickly and made our way to our new home. Dimitri wanted to drive but I just laughed, explaining that he would never be able to keep up with the others due to their super-fast reflexes. Hell I wanted to drive too but I was afraid that I would get suddenly pulled into Lissa's head so Carlisle wouldn't let me. He finally understood after we headed out. Alyssa and Leanna were both sleeping soundly in their car seats and I snuggled up in the back seat with Dimitri while Carlisle drove and Esme was sitting in the passenger seat. Edward drove with Bella, Jake and Renesmee in his car. Jasper drove with Alice and Emmet drove with Rosalie.

We had to stop several times like before for food and bathroom breaks, gas and things like that. We arrived in Maine in record time and it was beautiful. I especially liked it because I was close enough to Lissa that I could visit if needed, but not so close that the court would think we were a threat. We immediately started to locate a place for us to live and with so many people it was difficult. Essentially we had to locate a place big enough for fourteen people so it wasn't easy in an area like this was.

Finally we settled on a large house outside of town that had five bedrooms and a full basement. It was the largest that we could find. Bella and Edward would have one room, Rosalie and Emmet were in another, Jasper and Alice would have one and Carlisle and Esme would have another. Renesmee would have the last room with Jake and Dimitri and I would have part of the basement. The basement was finished and was more like a full apartment. The main area of the basement was reserved for a training area and gym while Dimitri and I shared one of the rooms and the girls were in the other. There was also a full bath there so that was very handy. I loved it that we had our own space here but had our family close. The boys were bringing in furniture that was purchased and the girls were bringing in clothes and linens while we directed them as to where to put some things. It took a little while but we finally had things like we wanted them and we were satisfied with how it turned out.

Everything was prepared in the house so we all sat in the main room of the house and tried to plan our lives here. Dimitri would apply as a gym teacher for the time being and Renesmee was still growing rapidly so she would stay here with Jake, me and the girls until the girls were a little older. Carlisle would apply at the local hospital and Esme would stay home as well. The rest of us had to attend school and I would be joining them soon. When the girls were older, Esme would stay here with them and I would go to school with the rest of them. Renesmee and Jake would start when I did.

Esme, Jake, Renesmee and I all went down to the store and got some groceries. We were lucky that since Jake, Dimitri and I ate a lot, it was easy for us to fit in. We bought groceries like any large family would and I also picked up some things for the girls. When we got home, we put the food away and I started to prepare dinner for those of us that actually eat. I was just about to sit down to dinner when the girls started crying. God they were too much like me, always wanting to eat. I fed them and handed them off to Rosalie and Alice while I ate. I knew Rosalie wanted kids but this life had taken that from her. She would have been a wonderful mother though.

After I ate, I stood to do the dishes but Dimitri stopped me and practically ordered me out of the kitchen as I growled. The girls were sleeping now and I had nothing to do so I sat down on the couch and I eventually drifted off to sleep. I honestly hadn't realized how tired I was. I was vaguely aware that I was in the arms of my Russian god as he took me down to the basement and lay me gently in the bed. I simply rolled over, too tired to do anything else and he went back upstairs for a minute and came back with the girls, lying them in their crib. Dimirti wrapped around me and we both drifted off to sleep quickly with the exhaustion of the day.

Several days later, it was time to blend in with our surroundings which meant that it was time for most of us to go to the local high school and enroll in classes. Alyssa and Leanna were now crawling around on their own and were trying to walk. I understood perfectly how Bella felt know when it came to Renesmee. So while the others were going in as students, Dimitri as a gym teacher, and Carlisle took a position at the hospital, I stayed at home with my girls, Esme, Jake and Renesmee. Several months of this and I was welcoming the days when I would get out of this house and go to school.

When the girls were up and walking, they started to say their first words and I was thrilled that my girls were so smart and they weren't feeding from me anymore. Esme would stay with the girls during the day and Jake, Renesmee and I would start school. Renesmee was only about seven and a half, but she looked to be about 16 or 17. I was worried about leaving my girls but they were in good hands with Esme. I registered for classes with Jake and Ness and I prepared myself for the awkwardness that was high school.

Our first day was about two months after all of the others began and it was strange. Jake, Ness and I all walked into the office that first day to get our schedules and I was surprised and a little bummed that I didn't have any classes with them, but there was still a possibility that we would share the same lunch period. Jasper and Rosalie were being called by their last name Hale, Edward, Emmet, Bella and Alice went by Cullen. Ness, Jake and I went by his last name black. I really hated it but hey, what could we really do. Dimitri went by Belikov like he ususally did for now. There was also a possibility that I would share some classes with some of my brothers and sisters already in class. I groaned internally at some of the classes that I had and they would be really boring.

Rose Marie Black

1st- Biology 1

2nd- Algebra 1

3rd- English Literature

4th- Language elective – Russian

- Lunch period/Free period

5th- History

6th- Arts

7th- Gym/Fitness

I groaned at the seemingly long days that were ahead of me. I said goodbye to Jake and Ness and went towards where the map said that my first class was. I found it relatively easily and I was pleasantly surprised to see that Edward and Alice were both here in this class with me. The teacher looked at me expectantly and I handed him my slip. I could hear the thoughts like Edward did and the guy's thoughts were those of lust and the girls of envy. I smiled internally at that. The teacher took my slip.

"It appears that we have a new student. Would you please introduce yourself to the class miss?" The teacher asked and I nodded.

"My name is Rose Black and I just moved here from Montana." I said just as we had planned. We all had our own cover story and I called in a few favors to make the paper works match as well. Thank you Abe.

"Well Rose, please take a seat and we will begin. I'm afraid you will have to share books for the moment and I will get one issued to you after class." The Teacher said and I sat in the only empty seat that happened to be on the other side of the room from Alice and Edward. Class went by in a blur and as soon as the bell rang, there were several guys in the class that tried to ask me out. I refused them and groaned. I mean seriously surrounding a perfect stranger and asking them out? They all act like dogs in heat. I saw Edward smile a little at my thoughts.

The next class was Algebra and I was fortunate to have that with Emmet and Bella. Jasper was with me in my third period with Rosalie. Unfortunately I was on my own in the Language class. The teacher asked me why I picked Russian to learn.

"Well, my boyfriend has family in Russia and we visit them regularly. He won't teach me because he is afraid I would just want to learn to curse in Russian, which is kind of true but…" I trailed off with a smile, earning a frown from the teacher. "In reality I hate when he speaks Russian and I have no clue what he says." I finished.

"Did you like Russia when you visited there?" The teacher asked.

"It had its good points but disaster finds me wherever I go so at least if I learn Russian I won't get lost there." I said smiling. The truth was that I could navigate Russia pretty easily, but the language barrier was hell. I took my seat and just like all my other classes, guys were drooling and the girls were envious. After Russian, it was finally time for lunch and I was fortunate to have the same lunch period with my family. I heard the thoughts of the other students as I walked right up to the table where all of my family were sitting and I smiled as I heard their surprise and envy. Edward smiled too, knowing exactly what I heard.

"Hey guys." I said and they all looked up and smiled.

"Hey Rose. So how is it going so far? Didn't piss anyone off yet did you?" Emmet asked. I stuck my tongue out at him and we all laughed.

"Actually no one has really met my bad side so far, but the day isn't over yet you know." I quirked an eyebrow and smirked while we all laughed. Jake and Renesmee were getting their food and I got up to get mine when they came to the table. I walked over to the lunch line and waited my turn. I was so bored and wanted these people to hurry up. Just as I got to the bar and got my lunch tray, a couple guys decided to bother me and I groaned internally. There were three boys but the one in front was the only real concern. The others were just quiet followers. As predicted the one in front started to speak.

"Hello sexy." One of the guys said. He was your typical human, but did have nice features. He was nothing like my Russian though.

"Hello." I deadpanned. His stupid smirk grew.

"Oh don't be like that. You are new here and I thought it might be easier for you if you knew at least one person here. I came to offer my services by getting to know you." He said.

"No thanks. I already know people here so your services aren't needed." I said smiling and turned to get my food. The boy grabbed my wrist and it took all I had to keep up appearances and not break him in half right there. After what happened to me, there were only a few people I allowed to touch me.

"Let go of me before I seriously kick your ass. No one touches me without my permission and you don't have it, so back off." I said and he still continued to smile. Luckily another person joined us.

"Get your filthy hands off my sister Gavin." I turned to see Jake standing there with a look as murderous as I felt. Gavin released my wrist and I smiled at Jake as he walked away with his two goons.

"Thanks Jake. I wasn't sure how long I would last before I blew everything." I said and he smiled.

"Actually you handled it quite well." I finished getting my food and walked back towards the others with Jake. I felt all their eyes on me as I sat down.

"Guys I'm fine." They averted their eyes from me but I could tell they were still concerned. The rest of the day went by in much the same way as the first part did. By the last period of the day I was desperate to see Dimitri and I was fortunate to have his gym class.

"Okay class, we have a new student today, but I'm sure she will fit in just fine. This is Rose Black. Miss black would you tell us a little about yourself and also how athletic you are." Dimitri said with a small smile and I fingered the engagement ring on my finger.

"Sure, I just moved here from Montana and I am very athletic. I have taken some self-defense classes and I do a lot of running and weights. I'm not so much for team sports but they're okay." I finished. I could hear the girls thoughts in the class and I almost growled. Dimitri was mine and I wasn't sharing.

"Okay then, Rose you will be given a gym uniform before you leave and you will sit out today." Dimitri said. "The rest of us will start with a little warm up and a quick sprint around the track." I laughed internally as the students groaned at the running. It was pretty boring after that. When the final bell rang, the other students left and Dimitri walked with me to his office where he gave me a uniform.

It didn't take very long until I was caught up with the rest of the students in my classes with the help I got from my family. Abe even dropped by the house a time or two and thankfully he didn't bring Janine with him. It went on like this for several more months. Everything was going smoothly but I had a feeling that it wouldn't be long before something big would happen. I was right.