Author's Notes: So this chapter in a bit of fluff with Dimitri and Rose, hope you guys like it. And there is also a lot more in the next chapter. And no worry this chapter will lead into a little of action as well. This chapter is a bit Mason-centric. Hopefully, I will finish most of this story before this summer is over.

I'm also working on another story called The White Queen, so if you are a Vampire Dairies fan, and I think you will like it. Especially if you are a Klaus and Caroline fan.

Also thanks to everyone that has commented, favorite, and followed. I really appreciated. And for people who haven't yet, please review, favorite and/or follow! The info I use a lot for this story I found at wiki/Vampire_Academy_ Series_Wiki, in case you wanted to know.

************This chapter was co-written and edited by Mitrioselove******************

Summary: What if the lust charm had a lasting effect on Rose Hathaway, and relieved a secret she never wanted to be told? Somewhat AU fic. Pregnant Fic. Based on the movie and the book.

Charmed by 3sth3r

Disclaimer: I don't own the Vampire Academy.

Chapter Ten: Snow, Lots and Lots Snow

Skiing wasn't Rose's favorite activity, she was good at it, but it was something she much rather not get into. Thank god she was pregnant. It was the perfect excuse to not have to hit the slopes. But she couldn't tell Mason that. The entire time they had known that they were going to the ski lodge, Mason had been talking up a storm about how excited he was to ski. According to him he hadn't skied in years. But Rose wasn't about to spoil his fun. She had avoided skiing all day she only needed to get through one more run.

"Aren't you excited?" Mason asked as they were walking in the snow, the snow crunching underneath their boots. The entire time a huge smile had been plastered on his face, and Rose again could not spoil his happy mood so she nodded walking along beside him.

She was freezing but she would let not let it dampen her mood and that was why she had spent the day with Mason. She planned to spend most of her winter break with Mason before her secret came out. She needed just a little more time of feeling normal before all hell broke loose. She didn't know exactly how people would react to her being pregnant or how they would react if the father was Dhampir. But what she did know it would be bad especially for Dimitri when this all finally came out. Hopefully, Dimitri and she could explain before the sharks started to circle.

Since she found out she was pregnant she hadn't been spending much time with Mason. She felt bad about it, seeing as he had always been such a good friend of hers. Dimitri had pulled her from regular training by saying she needed even more attention and training, if only they knew the truth. She wanted to spend time with her best friend before it was too late. With everyone, before they judged her, and possibly outcasted her.

He had knocked on Rose's door at dust, again with a smile and the excitement that just could not seem to fade awat. Sadly, Rose had only gotten a few hours of sleep by the time Mason had came around. And she finally got to the door but to her dismay Mason was already to go and ski. Fortunately, Rose was able to talk Mason into letting her eat first. She was always hungry but lately it had been even worse. It was not surprising seeing as she was now eating for two, but the thought of it was still surreal to her.

She had also managed to get Lissa and Christian to spend time with Mason and her. It had made the day easier on her, and because of the Moroi Rose had been able to get out of skiing. She knew without them Mason would have asked way to many questions. Rose had always been active and her lack thereof would have had Mason in a frenzy. She would have to thank the Moroi later on for dealing with the snow and Mason later.

After talking to Dimitri he had left the room so Rose could finally sleep. Dimitri had insisted that she get her rest. He had given her a small hug, almost like he had known if it was right. He had kissed her lips softly. And for the first time in a long time Rose had felt content. Lissa never came back after going over to Christian's room, Rose could only assume the worst. But she did not let it get to her. Her last moments with Dimitri had spiked something inside of her, and she fell asleep with a smile on her face.

They were heading now down a small slope when the sickness hit Rose hard. She panicked well knowing she would not be able to hide it. What would Mason say or think? Before she could run over to the side of the path she began to cough up blood. The sight made her scared but she could barely think as more came up.

"Rose?" Mason questioned as he saw her slow down.

Over the time the Rose had been back at the St. Vladimir's he noticed she had changed. It was hard for Mason not to notice. He noticed everything about her. Although for the most part she was still the adrenaline junkie he always knew. But at some point she had changed. When she was training he noticed she was always looking around the field as if she could sense something beyond the forest that surrounded the school. He could never pin point what was wrong but then he figure that he was over analyzing again. Rose had always told him everything. He had no reason to think that would change now.

Rose's cough grew worse the longer they stayed on the path, they were approaching a crowd and Rose cringed at the thought of going near them. Mason steered Rose off the path and into one of the small restrooms that lined the path for people between long runs down the mountain. Rose tried to thank him, but she suddenly felt hot and unable to do anything.

A brush of heat chocked Rose's air as they entered the small room. She began to cough more violently than before. I can't breathe, she thought. What the hell was going on with her? Again panic filled her. She hated not knowing what was happening to her. Was it normal? Or was something really wrong.

Rose knew what brought on the fit though. She knew but had refused to admit it. The blood. She had been drinking blood for a while and like food Rose knew what types she preferred over others and what kind of bloods tasted the best. The best was always fresh no matter what type, but bad blood was the worst. It always made her sick, but she hoped it would be different this time.

Bad blood was dead blood. If put in a human system bad blood simply gets destroyed and reused in their body, however, for Moroi and Rose dead blood was toxic. She cursed herself for not realizing why the blood had tasted so dreadful before. She had drunk it thinking her pregnancy had been making it taste bad, but she should have known. The blood had been bad.

Rose coughed one more time before her lungs were clear enough to pull in much needed air. She breathed one name it was all she could muster, "Dimitri."

Mason seemed to understand and nodded. "Are you sure you are going to be ok but yourself?" Rose nodded, and pushed him out the door. And she hoped that he would be able to reach Dimitri before she black out for good.


Dimitri had just gotten out of a Guardian meeting for the security for the ski lodge, he was tired but a guardian always worked no matter what. Ever since recent reports told of Striogi sightings heading towards the lodge, he knew the trip would be anything but enjoyable to him. But with the wards placed over the ski lodge, the meeting was more of a formality. Dimitri sighed as he walked down the corridor, his thoughts drifted to Rose. He smiled as her face made its way to the front of his mind.

Ever since he knew that Rose was pregnant, his anxiety has been growing. It was an overwhelming thought to think, that inside of her grew his child, their child. Over the course of a few days his rest went from restful, to nightmare. He hadn't had nightmares for years. Not since his father finally disappeared from his family lives. He had never felt this fear growing in him before. He had always known what to do, and gotten it done. He would be glad when Rose told Kirova and she was under protective guard or better yet that if she was nowhere near the Moroi.

He headed outside the cold, it reminded Dimitri of home. He tried to not think of the last time he had been home. It had been far too long and he felt guilt seek into him. He made it across the small bridge before he saw Mason rushing forward in the snow. The first thing he noticed was the boy's fire red hair as he quickly made his way closer.

"Dimitri." Mason was out of breath, when he said this and Dimitri almost laughed at the freckled boy, but his next words stopped him. "Rose…" hard breath, "…needs your…help."

"Where is she?" Dimitri asked in a panic, he needed no more but direction where Rose was. He had to find her.

Mason was struggling to breathe but he managed to speak again, "She is down the path, down the slope, in room two-one-one."

Dimitri nodded, "Show me." Mason led Dimitri down the path. Dimitri forced Mason to slow down to make sure not to attract attention. The last thing he needed was someone following them. Rose would only ask for Dimitri if it something that a band aid and a good lecturing couldn't do. Dimitri could only fear the worst. Had Rose been hurt, was the baby ok?

Mason opened the door to reveal a bloody Rose. She was on her knees coughing up blood. Dimitri took in the sight and could not muster up the courage yet to get closer to him. So many thoughts passing through his mind, Dimitri's fear grew and he froze for a moment. What could he do to help her? What was happening?

"Rose." Mason rushed over to Rose's side, "Rose tell me what to do." First aid wasn't Mason strong suit.

Dimitri shut the door quickly regaining his composure. Dimitri didn't know what was wrong but knew it was a part of her metamorphosis into what she had told him today. "Mason." He said, but he was unable to get the boys attention. "Mason," said forcibly, "I need you to go get me some water, and some blankets and a pillow."

"Why?" Dimitri had taken off duster that Rose left his doorstep after the spent the night in the cabin. "Because," He sighed he had to make this lie believable. He has started creating back up stories so that he could use if situations like this came up. "This has happen before." He said in a dramatic, making sure Mason knew he was being stupid to not listen..

"What do you mean this has happen before?" Mason asked, his eyes growing even wider.

Dimitri made Rose lay on her back, as his annoyance for the young man grew. If he had learned anything it was that blood had made Rose better. Rose was getting worse, and Dimitri did not know what to say, he just needed Mason to leave. So instead of spending time explaining what Lissa and Rose had told him, he stopped. He would leave it to Mason to figure out or to Rose to explain what exactly she had become.

"Mason, listen, you cannot tell anyone what you are about to see here." Mason raised his eyebrows in confusion. But Dmitri ignored the express on his face. Dimitri up his sleeve and took out a sliver tipped knife from his belt. He cut into his wrist and let his blood spill on Rose's lips. He needed to make her better and this was the only way he knew how. He could not wait for the boy to speak he just had to act.

Rose's cough seem to lessen as Dimitri's blood coasted down her throat. Her hunger came back with full force. Her eyes turned red and fangs pierced Dimitri's waiting wrist. A whimper left his lips as she latched on his wrist. His blood tasted sweeter than before to her, it was honey to Rose. She loved the taste of it and could not get enough. Mason stared as Rose drink Dimitri's blood, his thought drawing blank. He could not even piece together what was happening. Rose had been Dhampir the entire time they had known each other.

"I don't understand." Mason said. "This isn't possible." Mason was freaking out, and started pacing round the room. This went against everything he knew and had been taught.

He stared on as Rose sank her fangs deeper into Dimitri's wrist. Dimitri was getting tired and light headed, he had never felt like this before, it was then he knew what was happening and he had to stop her. Rose was taking too much.

"Rose, stop." Dimitri tried to pull away but Rose grip on his hand held on tight. She had never wanted blood this badly.

"Rose, please." Dimitri's pleaded. He knew she would never purposely harm him but this was different, she was not in control.

When the blood started to coat her throat the haze of the bloodlust took over, all she could think about was blood, his blood. She could never tire of Dimitri's blood. Even as she heard his pleas she couldn't stop. It was just so good. She continued even when Dimitri tried to pull away, even when Mason tried to pull her off of Dimitri. It was as if she had gained extra strength. She had no control and her body simply wanted more.

But when she heard Dimitri heartbeat drop she pulled away. It was hard but when she heard it she knew what was going to happen. No matter what Lissa always trained her to release when the heart started to slow down. It wasn't the perfect way to drink like the ten count rule, but it was better than killing the source. And she could not kill; it was not something she could live with.

Rose broke free and pinned Mason against the wall, in defense, suddenly feeling beyond energized. From what she gathered Mason knew too much and it was time to show Dimitri her last trick. She had to do this in order to keep them all safe. It was not time yet to let anyone else know. Compulsion was not Rose's strong suit but pumped up on blood Rose's compulsion could rival Lissa's at it best.

"Mason," she said in an obscure voice, "you will not remember this." She paused coming up with a convincing story, "We were on the slopes all today. There was snow, lots and lots of snow. We were on our last run when I hurt my ankle, nothing serious just a sprain."

"Just a sprain." Mason repeated automatically.

"And after you leave here you will eat and go to bed. You are tried." Rose continued.

"I'm so tired." Mason slump over as the magic on the compulsion forced him into submission.

"Tomorrow you will come and check up on me, because you are a good friend."

"I'm your best friend." He said as his eyes now glazed over.

"Now go." She commanded. Mason left the room, without another word. She had no doubts in her mind that Mason would check on her the next day, that he would not remember anything that happened. Now all she had to do was explain to Dimitri what just happened.

To be continued…