Hey guys! Here's the next chapter. I want to thanks my beta reader Rose Melissa Ivashkov. Hope you enjot this chapter. :)Chapter 12
RPOV


"So Liss, you have no idea where Adrian went?" I asked. I know he just left this morning but, he didn't tell me where he was going. And, I was starting to get annoyed. Was it really that hard for him to tell me where the hell he was going? He could have at least left a note or something simple like that. But no. I had to live with it.

"No Rose, I don't." She answered. She looked annoyed that I asked her. I mean I only asked her a couple of times. Just to let you know, my answer won't change. You can stop asking me every five minutes. She said through the bond.

If I didn't know better, I'd say that Christian's smart ass remarks are rubbing off on you. I replied back. I couldn't help but smile. Lissa laughed and I joined in. Christian was mad because he thinks we talk about him, this time he's right.

I didn't realize that Eddie left until he came back to our table. "Hey, Rose, did you hear the news?" He asked.

"No! What's going on?" I asked. Why is it that I'm the last to know? Its either that or I find things out through the rumors going around here.

"Instead of taking out final field test all on the same day; it'll be a surprised attack. It's suppose to make it more real." He answered.

Well, this could be fun. I couldn't wait. I wonder who going to be first? "How did find out about this?" I asked. Oh God. All I hoped that it wasn't Alto doing the tests to me because I was sure I would let my Moroi get attacked. According to him, that was what had happened when I was guarding Christian.

"I overheard some guardians talking about it this morning." He answered.

I could feel that Lissa was both excited but worried. "Lissa, it'll be fine. A piece of cake. Nothing to worry about." I said. I could tell that she was calming down. Good. Lissa okay was something less to worry about.

"Oh, yeah, be ready for anything. They start today." Eddie said.

"Why today? We have like a week and a half left. Why not start next week?" I was a little nervous now. They could start once we walk out the door. I'll have to be on top of my game.

"I don't know. Just be prepared."

"Ok, same to you." I said. You always have to expect the unexpected at this school.

After breakfast, Christian and I headed off to his classes. All the boring ones were in the mornings, which by the way, made the day go by even slower. I must admit that I did like his cooking class. I even learned a few things in that class.

I was standing in the back of the classroom by the window. Nothing exciting has happened today. I was bored out of my mind. I missed Adrian; he always made my day better. I wonder what he had to take care of. I was tempted to text him and ask him; but I don't want to give the Queen another reason to hate me, now did I?

The bell finally rang and we started to head out of the classroom. I swear it's like these attacks are planned just for me. A guardian in black just happened to grab Pyro, who was in the middle of the group that was trying to leave. Of course I was stuck behind some of the Moroi that froze when they saw Christian be taken away. Trying not to hurt them I pushed and shoved to get through. Karma is a real bitch I thought to myself.

"Move! Get out of my way!" I yelled. Some moved when they saw it was me while others looked at me as if I was crazy.

I finally got through the door only to be stopped by another guardian. Shit! I'm going to fail. This can't be happening to me. It was Guardian Droogh. He was a good fighter too; we were evenly matched. We both gave a received punches and kicks. He hit me good in the shoulder and it hurt badly. I'll have to get it looked at later on. I saw an opening and went for it. I faked a punch to the left and went to the right— I caught him off guard and he landed with a thump! I staked him in the heart.

I didn't bother helping him up, I took off to the direction I saw Christian being carried off to. I heard Droogh say something in the background but I could care less what he was saying. I checked all the classrooms that I passed; no sign of him. I was getting a little worried. Now I know what Alberta and Dimitri were talking about when they talked about guarding a Moroi that I wasn't bonded to. Damn it! Why do adults have to always be right?!

Thinking about him was like getting a bucket of cold water poured on your head. I still thought about him and how I failed him. I couldn't think about that right now. I had to find Christian. I pushed all my thoughts of Dimitri to the back of my mind.

As I pushed the doors open and ran out, I took in my surroundings. There was no one out. I guess they were all in class. I took off towards the gym - hoping they went there. As I rounded the corner I ran into another guardian dressed as a 'Strigoi'. Just my luck. Only me! This time is was someone from the lower campus. I took an offensive stance and punched her in the shoulder. I caught her off guard a little. I tried to kick her but she grabbed my leg and pushed me away.

I was now on defense and was trying to block her kicks and punches. She was tough. I got nailed in the cheek. And, let me tell you, it hurt like hell! This made me fight harder. I kicked her in her stomach and she doubled over. I staked her right after. And took off running towards the gym, again.

I finally reached the gym and peaked through the window. I saw Christian sitting there in a chair in the middle of the floor. I couldn't see anyone but I knew they were there. I decided to go through the back way. I slipped through the supply closest window. I cracked the door and saw a guardian by the gym entrance door, another one by the exit and a couple placed strategically around the room. How am I suppose to 'kill' all of them? I need a distraction. I had an idea; I just hope that Christian and I didn't get in trouble. I sneaked in quietly; I went for the closest guardian, and it was Yuri. I grabbed his arm and pulled it behind his back and staked him. He went to sit on the bleachers.

Of course all the other guardians heard the noise; Christian looked up immediately. Man, was I glad to see him. I had to get him to help me without giving anything away. I looked around and saw that the others closing in on me. A few stayed with Christian.

Without me giving any hints, the guardians had flames on them. While they were distracted, I staked them all. Once all of them were 'killed' I went to see if Christian was ok.

"Hey Pyro, you shouldn't have done that." I said seriously.

"No, I didn't. But I wanted to help." He said with his eyes closed. I helped him up and started to head to the door.

"HATHAWAY! OZERA!" Yuri yelled. He was the only one that wasn't set on fire.

"I had a feeling this would happen."I mumbled to no one in particular.

We turned around to see what Yuri wanted. By the look on his face, I could tell he was first and most pissed. But there was also approval. Before I could say anything, he spoke. "What were you thinking?"

"I-we-" I wasn't sure how to explain. Luckily, Christian spoke up.

"Well, if this was a real life scenario, we would be alive. I did what I thought was best to help Rose."

"I see. Well…great work you two. You're a great team." He said with a smile.

"Thank you?" I said. It sounded more like a question though. I wasn't sure if he was serious or not.

"You're welcome, Rose. You two fight well with one another, I've never seen a guardian and novice fight side by side the way you two do. It's like you guys have your own bond." Yuri said.

He's right; it is like we have a bond. But we don't. We just look at each other, it's like we can read each other's mind.

"Hathaway, before I forget to tell you; you passed. Way to go." Yuri said. I just started at him. My jaw feel. I can't believe it! I passed!!!

"Rose, close your month, that's rude." Christian said.

"Shut up, Sparky. Let me enjoy the moment, which by the way is ruined thanks to you." I said looking at him.

He just laughed. "Congratulations Rose." He said.

"Thanks. Come on. Lissa's worried about us. Let's go." I said.

Hey Liss, we are on our way.

Where are you?! She was really worried. How long was the fight?

The gym; we're leaving now, though. Meet you in your room? I asked.

Yea, what's going on?

Tell you when we get there.

With that, I grabbed Pyro's arm and took him to the feeders. It looked like he was about to pass out. Couldn't have that happen, now could I?

I waited outside for him as went and fed. He came out and looked a lot better. "Ahh, I feel better now." He said.

"Well, that's just great Pyro." I said walking away. We had to hurry and get to Lissa's room before she freaked out even more.

We got there and before I even knocked the door flew open. "Why were you at the gym? Are you and Christian ok? What's going?" She asked in one breath.

"Hi to you, too." I said walking by here and sitting on her bed.

"Sorry Rose, it's just that I was worried." Lissa said.

"It's ok." I said.

"Care to explain why you wanted to meet us here?" Eddie asked.

"So I found out who was test first." I said.

"Who?!" Eddie asked excitedly.

"Well, I don't think I'm supposed to tell." I said.

"Since when does Rose Hathaway follow rules?" Eddie asks.

"Come on Rose, tell us. Please." Lissa pleaded.

"Fine, I guess. It was me!" I said.

The looks on their faces were priceless. Their mouths were opened and eyes were wide. I couldn't help but laugh. Christian soon joined in. "Are you two that shocked?" I asked in between laughs.

"Really? You were first?" Eddie was having a hard time wrapping his head around it.

"Yea. It was hard. They really do surprise you." I said.

"What happened?" asked Lissa.

Christian and I told them our version of the story. We paused before we got to the gym part though. I wasn't sure how they would react to the whole fire fighting. "Ok, so I don't want you to get mad or anything. Okay, Liss?"

"Okay Rose. What happened?"

"Well, I was out number. It was 7 to 1. I was trying to 'communicate' to Christian without talking. He was sitting in the middle of the gym while the guardians were stationed strategically around the room and Christian. I managed to stake Yuri by surprise." I said. I took a breath and continued. "The other guardians heard and came towards me."

Lissa cut me off, "Christian, do I want to know what you did?" she asked.

"I didn't hurt anyone." He said with a smile. I could tell that he enjoyed fighting with magic. "All I did was cause a small distraction."

"Wait. Are you allowed to use magic?" Eddie asked.

"Well, after the fighting was over and the guardians were put out; Yuri came over and at first he was pissed. But after about a minute, he congratulated me and Christian." I said.

"That's it? I would expect you to get lectured." Eddie said.

"Oh, yeah, I did, a little. But Christian saved me from getting in trouble." I said.

"So you passed?" Liss asked.

"Yes, I passed." I said with a huge grin. I was so happy right now that nothing could bring me down.

Then Lissa's phone went off. Who's texting Lissa right now? I mean we are all in the room; except for Adrian. Hmmm…Lissa's knows something. By the look on her face something's wrong. I feel through the bond that she is nervous and a little worried. I wonder what's up. Christian and Eddie notice too.

"Hey, Liss, is everything ok? Who's texting you?" I asked.

"Umm…Adrian is texting me. I'm fine. But, Adrian wants us to meet him in his room in a couple hours. He wants to talk to us." She said. I wonder why Adrian is texting Lissa and not me? I don't want to text him and ask because I don't want to sound like the jealous type of girlfriend. So I let it go. For now.

Oh God, I hope he's ok. Please let him be alright. I said to myself.

"Ok." Everyone said together.

As we are waiting to head over to Adrian's we hang out in Lissa's room. We watched a movie to pass time by. It was a random movie on TV that none of us were really paying any attention to. Lissa got another text message from Adrian telling us that they just got back and that he'll see us in his room.

We got up and walked out of Liss' room and headed over to guest housing. My heart was pounding so fast; I couldn't believe I was so nervous. We finally reached his room and knocked. He got there before us and opened the door. We all walked in. He grabbed my hand and gave me a hug and a small kiss.

"You ok?" I asked him.

"There's something that we all need to talk about. Especially me and you Rose." He said in a serious voice. Please don't tell me he's leaving me. I don't think I'll be able to handle it if he does. I just nod my head, not sure if I could trust my voice.

"Before I get started, let me tell you where I was; I was at the mall, buying some last minute things for the dance." We were all quiet; waiting for him to continue. "As I was getting ready to meet up with the other guardian for a bite to eat…" he trailed off.

"What happened Adrian?" I asked him, hoping he would continue.

"I saw Guardian Kelly talking to someone." He paused.

This time Lissa asked a question, "Who was she talking to?"

"She was talking to ………" he paused for a while, as if he was debating on whether he should tell us or not. "Talking to Dimitri Belikov."

My ears must have misheard what Adrian was saying because it sounded like he just said Dimitri. "That's impossible, he's Strigoi and is coming to get his revenge." I stated.

"Rose, please believe me. I wouldn't be making this up. I know how this is making you feel. I'm not trying to hurt you." He said.

"Are you sure it's him?" Eddie asked.

"How can he be a Dhampir again?" Christian asked.

"Rose, are you ok?" Lissa asked me.

I was trying to hold back my tears and taking everything in. This can't be happening to me. Why me? I don't know what I'm going to do. I still love Dimitri, I always will. But, I'm in love with Adrian. Why does my life have to be so complicated?

"Where is he?" I asked in almost a whisper.

"He and Alberta are talking to Kirova about all this." Adrian answer.

I had to ask him the one question that's killing me. "Adrian, where does this leave us at?"


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