Alright, you suck ups, here's another chapter for you guys. LOLZZ! Seriously though, you guys are suck ups…Not that I mind. XD Kidding. But, seriously, you guys are awesome with the reviews, I only wish you would do this with every chapter *hint hint* XD
I stuck my head out the window and sure enough, I saw Dimitri's stake flash towards a young Strigoi. Not as powerful, but I saw one more sneaking up behind him. His fangs gleamed as he aimed for Dimitri, having surprise on his side. But, he was wrong, I was watching-boy was I glad I decided to stick my head out the window-and he hadn't expected anyone else.
"Dimitri" I screamed, warning him. "Watch your back!"
He had finished staking the young Strigoi, who was just a distraction, and now he whipped around, facing the older Strigoi. I was suddenly scared, sensing that there were more nearby, waiting for the right moment.
I ushered Tasha and Lissa away. "Stay here, and only use your magic when you need it, I have to go help him," I gasped.
I removed my stake from my pocket and raced downstairs, silent and stealthily moved outside. I heard grunts and hits, meaning that Dimitri was fighting a Strigoi. I saw another one start creeping forward and I snuck up on it, realizing this was another young, fresh Strigoi. MY eyes constantly darted around, my ears on alert and every sense was working overtime.
I let out a grunt as I shoved my stake neatly up into the Strigoi's back, using the technique Dimitri had taught me so many months ago when he had trained me. I closed my eyes briefly and waited for her to stop moving before I pulled my stake out, making sure she was dead, not wanting to make a mistake.
Now, I had the feeling that many more were to come before this battle was over. I wasn't sure if these guys were just on their own, or if they worked for Victor, but I decided to question one before killing it to see what was going on…
Light, quick footsteps alerted me to another one sneaking up on me. I spun around, my stake perfectly aligned and ready to strike; I was in battle mode. This one was a girl as well, but she was older and more powerful than the one I had just killed. Crap. This wasn't good.
I leaped up in the air when she launched a kick that would've had me on the ground in seconds, if not for my fast, dhampir reflexes. She snarled at me. My lips curled slightly in disgust. I gripped my stake tighter, trying to recall every single thing I had been taught in school about Strigoi and the extra training I had with Dimitri.
"You are a sad little girl," The Strigoi spoke.
I gasped.
"So very sad, but with lots of promise. I know that man over there is your lover; it is obvious from the way your gaze flicks over to him every once in a while to make sure he is ok. You are a spirited fighter, I will give you that and it would be a waste to kill you. Why don't I awaken you and your man? It is so very nice," she sighed.
I tensed, my jaw clenched. "Shut up, you don't know anything. And I will not become one of you awful creatures; evil, cruel creatures."
She snarled again. "Such a promising dhampir. Don't you like power? You could live life to the fullest if-"
"Shut the hell up," my voice was low, cold. I didn't even recognize it.
I lunged at her, not giving the Strigoi time to see my attack coming so soon. She let out a strangled cry as my stake made contact with her skin.
Silver stakes had a big impact on Strigoi, and definitely on Moroi, and just a scratch from this would hurt like hell for any of the two kinds of vampires. My stake had made a wide gash in her cheek and I smiled grimly, satisfied in causing her pain. But, my job wasn't over yet.
She jumped up, grabbing me and yanking me to the ground. I felt the ground come up and meet my back. I was gasping for breath as I pulled my arm up and nailed her eye. She let out a roar, but I was busy fumbling for my stake, which I was about to lose my grip on.
"You stupid girl!" She huffed. "You do not know what you are missing! Too late, now. You don't want to be awakened, fine; I shall just kill you then."
She lowered her mouth to my neck, and I felt her fangs touch the skin, before a force knocked her backwards. I didn't even look up as I snatched my stake and twisted it, digging far enough where I could instantly kill her, but enough where I could get her to talk.
"Alright, talk. Do you work for anyone named Victor Dashkov?"
"I have heard of Dashkov in my Moroi days," she sneered.
I took my hand and bitch slapped her face. "Talk. Now. What are you doing here? Do you work for him?"
For the first time, the Strigoi seemed to realize there was no way out, so she slumped in defeat. "No I do not work for Dashkov. He is a horrible man, so I have started an army of my own."
That was all I was going to get from her, so immediately, I killed her, driving my stake until it hit her heart, piercing it. I pulled it back out, wiping the blood of off me and turning around to find that Lissa was watching with horror.
"Rose!" She cried, running over and throwing her arms around me. "I was so worried. I had Tasha blow her off of you."
So that explained the force. "Ok, where is she?"
Lissa winced. "She had to go help Dimitri. Apparently, something happened."
She got that far before I was up and racing over to where I had last seen Tasha's flare of fire. I found her alone fighting off the last of the Strigoi, and burning the rest of the dead bodies. I didn't see Dimitri. I started to panic as I ran around the yard, stopping when I saw a figure.
I didn't wait to see how it was. I knew from the nausea it wasn't another Strigoi, and the tall frame was oh so familiar. "Dimitri," I cried, running and throwing myself at him.
"Roza," he sighed into my hair.
He sounded, worn, tired, and defeated. "Are you alright?" he asked.
I stepped back and nearly gasped. He was bruised, and there were smears of blood. "I'm fine, but you…"
He just shook his head and started walking back to the other two. I noticed a slight limp, although he tried to hide it, and from the way he winced, it was painful.
I put my hands on my hips. "Dimitri Belikov, get inside now!" I exclaimed.
He turned and saw my defiant look. He just shook his head, muttering something in Russian, and kept walking-limping-away. That's it. My legs carried me quickly to his side and I grabbed his hand, pulling him to a stop.
"Ow, Rose, stop," he said sharply.
I loosened my hold but glared at him. "Either I'm getting Lissa to heal you, or you're getting your ass back inside," I threatened.
From his expression, it seemed that he didn't want Lissa to use her energy and magic on him. Especially since he wasn't well enough to help me deal with the darkness, since he was pretty much the only one who knew how to stop it….
"Fine, I'm going inside," he reluctantly decided.
I smiled, happy that I got my way. I stayed with him while he painfully climbed the stairs, and into his room, where he collapsed on the bed. I pulled his shoes off for him and removed his shirt, stifling another gasp when I saw how badly hurt he was.
"Dimitri," I started.
He sighed. "Leave it alone, Rose."
"Well, you can't get cleaned up without some help."
"I think I can manage."
"No, you can't," I informed him. "From the way you try to hide your limp, I can still see on your face how bad it is…."
He didn't say anything, but his eyes bore into mine. The he sighed again. "You really want to help?"
I gave a nod. "Yup."
"Alright, I'll leave it to you," I could tell he was going to regret this decision.
"Sweet."
I walked across the room and found a cloth, went into the bathroom, and allowed warm water to flow over it, before heading back out to find him leaning against the headboard, eyes closed. They snapped open when I climbed up on the bed though, watching me warily as I tried to clean his body so I could clearly see what wounds there were.
My gaze flicked up to his. He was watching me. I gulped, suddenly feeling nervous. I wanted to kiss him, we were so close. I wanted to hug him tight and make up for lost time when we'd been fighting. I could see in his eyes that his thoughts weren't too far from mine….
Uh-oh, will he lose control once more? You shall never know until I update…Of course I know what's gonna happen. XD Alright, suck ups, there ya go, I made sure it was extra long than normal since you guys are sucking up. Maybe I should start saying I'm bored more often…Hmm. XD
SONGS:
Stand MY Ground/The Howling-Within Temptation
Hard to Handle-Black Crowes
Jump-Flo Rida ft. Nelly Furtado
Temperature-Sean Paul
