Last Sacrifice: The Chase
The Guardian Who Couldn't Carry A Cake
A/N: Eeep! I'm so sorry for not updating for like 2 weeks! I had a really good Death Note fic in my head and I couldn't sleep until I had at least 5 chapters done. Anyway, thank you to all those people who reviewed since the last update- it's been appreciated. Note: This story will be a ADRIAN AND ROSE story, and I don't plan on changing that anytime soon. All those (ALOT OF YOU) who reviewed saying that Dimitri should be with Rose, shouldn't read this story anymore cause your going to be highly disappointed. But other than that, here's the next chapter. If you want to see the dresses, I'll put the links are on my profile. Xxx Enjoy
Disclaimer: I don't own VA, though I'd love to own Adrian and Christian. I can feed Dimitri to lions- I don't mind. :P
"So, Lissa, what did you get Christian for his birthday? Apart from the huge party we're about to give him." I asked Lissa as we were putting the finishing touches to one of the halls we had reserved for him. Lissa had a golden streamer in her hand, wrapping it around the sides of the room we were in. Christian's party was throughly planned and was slightly formal.
"That's...private." she replied, trying to avoid the question. I decided that I should just drop it, and pay attention to the job at hand.
"Sure." I said. I looked at my watch. "20 minutes." I reminded her.
"Thanks." she put the final touch on the streamers and hopped off the chair she was standing on. She was wearing a stunning mini dress. It was a strapless pleated satin dress that twirled around her with every move and she also wore matching silver heels. The dress had a exotic electric pattern, ranging in colors from yellow, red, greens to pink.
I wondered when everyone would arrive. Eddie, Mia, Adrian (even though he didn't do much) Athena, Lissa and I organized it, and with some of Christian's relatives coming too. And yes, that included Tasha and Dimitri. I tried to keep my mind of that time when he did arrive.
It was only me and Lissa for the moment in the hall. We've been here most of the morning and I haven't seen anyone else since yesterday afternoon. If everything was going to plan, Eddie and Mia should collecting the cake which we spent weeks planning, Jace was sorting out the catering, Athena would sorting out the guardian posts and Adrian was uh, should be getting the drinks so to speak. Tasha had yet to arrive with Dimitri.
"Rose," Lissa asked me as we were heading for the door. "Are you alright? Is it about Dimitri?"
I've always been able to tell Lissa everything, and now wasn't an exception. "Yep, you should consider being a psychic." I joked, but the feeling of Dimitri still haunting me.
Lissa didn't smile. At all. "Rose, do you still love him?" she inquired.
I bit my lip. I don't, yet he still makes me feel like bashing my head in a wall. "I want to. But I don't. I cant sort my feelings out Liss, I just can't." I confessed.
She nodded slowly, "You owe it to Adrian, seriously Rose, as soon as you see Dimitri- you'll be running into his arms. Yeah, it's good for you and him, but hurting two people in the process- Adrian and Tasha. Tasha loves him- and if Jace was right back when we first met him- she's carrying his child. Rose, what and who do you want?" she pressed.
I didn't think twice, "I want Adrian. Of course I do."
She smiled, "Good, cause the next 20 minutes might depend on that thought."
We turned as we heard someone yelling from outside, "Rose! Lissa! You picked this cake and its freaking heavy!" they exclaimed, clearly struggling.
I smirked at Lissa. The cake would be heavy,. "Calm down Eddie. We don't want you to die before the party starts." We headed out to help him.
"I hope not, he won't be able to try some of this kick-ass vodka." Adrian said as he approached as with a whole 5 bags full of drinks. It'll be one hell of a hang-over tomorrow and luckily I didn't have duties till the afternoon. He was already dressed, wearing a pair of black skinny jeans and a white collared shirt. Plain, yet sexy,
I went to assist Eddie, "You alright?" I shared some of the weight of the cake and helped him bring it inside.
"Just." Eddie grunted, "Mia gave up as soon as we walked to that fountain, she said she had to get changed."
I snickered, "Poor you. The guardian who couldn't carry a cake."
"Very funny Hathaway." he retorted.
We made our way inside. Adrian was already setting up the drinks and Lissa was carefully aligning the glasses, row by row. I silently pointed to where the cake table was and we placed the cake box down.
Eddie flexed his arms, "I can feel my arms again. Christian's one lucky guy, he gets a guardian to suffer in pain whilst bringing his cake here."
"I'm sure he'll appreciate it." Lissa called from her side of the room.
I walked over to Adrian and I wrapped my arms around him. "Hey, get enough booze?"
He turned and smiled, "To last a lifetime." he kissed my forehead, "Lovely dress." he added.
"Thanks." I beamed at the compliment. This dress was stunning. It was a short black an white polka dress with a red sash around my waist. Athena picked it for me.
"How long have we got?" Eddie asked as we all sat down in the chairs, waiting for everybody to arrive.
Lissa looked at her watch. "10 minutes."
We heard the door close and someone panting like they had to run to get here. Athena stood before us, her dress was breathtaking. It was a chiffon gown, sky blue and light purple. The top of it was all beaded and she looked like a goddess with her hair all soft curled and emerald eyes alert. "10 minutes? Good, I thought I'd be late."
"You ran?" Adrian exclaimed.
She laughed at his comment, "Just cause I'm Queen, doesn't mean I can't run."
"True." he said in defeat. He must ran out of comebacks or something.
Eddie looked around him, looking for something. "Who's missing?"
I counted off my fingers, "Mia, Jace, all of those random Ozera's, Tasha and, Dimitri." I said, trying not to show any emotion towards the last name.
"They better hurry up, cause after 10 minutes, those 9 guardians outside won't let anyone inside, even if they are invited." Athena informed us whist taking a glass and filling it with vodka that Adrian had enthusiastically supplied.
Soon after Mia and Jace had arrived. Mia wearing a short white cocktail dress with layers of soft white tulle. And the pink ribbon waistband made her look adorable. Jace was wearing a similar outfit to Adrian and Eddie, but his shirt was black- not white. Showing off his dark side.
"Anyone miss me?" Jace said, motioning for all the caterers to come in.
There were at least 7 of them, all carrying cardboard boxes of food. Who was he planning to feed? A horde of Strigoi? Wait. Do Strigoi even eat?
"Not really." Adrian joked. "So now everybody's here except for..."
"Tasha and Dimitri and the others." Lissa said.
"And Christian." I added, "For a second, I actually forgot about him."
Mia gasped as she saw the cake in the corner. "I knew that cake was heavy-" she looked at Eddie and grinned, "But that cake is scarily perfect for him."
We all nodded in agreement. It was. The 4 tier cake was all white, his name on the top in black letters, but the perfect aspect of the cake was the red and orange flame that we had designed to spiral around the whole cake. It resembled Christian really well.
Athena was sitting on Jace's lap, "They better hurry up." she gave Jace a quick kiss on the lips. "Or we'll get Christian and start without everyone else."
"No need Your Majesty."
I knew that voice anywhere. Dimitri. Great. My life is officially screwed.
Athena smiled at him like a Queen would. Adrian glanced at me and cast a worried look. I can take care of myself and my emotions.
I turned to face him and I heard myself intake a breath. He was still the same as I last saw him. His silky brown hair that I longed to touch under my fingers again was slightly longer. His deep brown eyes caught my gaze and I saw his widen at the sight of mine. I hastily looked away.
"Hey Dimitri!" Lissa greeted cheerfully as she walked over to him and gave him a quick hug.
"Princess." he said, still trying to catch my eye. I was purposely trying not to catch his gaze, because I knew it would surely win me over. "How have you been?"
He was trying to pick up where he left off. Eddie beamed up at him. "Guardian Belikov, thank you for the recommendation to be with Rose, it's highly appreciated." So that's how I ended up with him. One last good deed before he left me.
"Your welcome Guardian Castile." Dimitri nodded. "You and Rose work well together."
Lissa phone beeped. We all looked to her and we knew it was time to get Christian. The original plan was for her to, but I guess she was trying to help me. "Rose? Do you mind?"
I nodded and grabbed my black trench coat from my chair. I can't really go wondering through the Royal Court looking like Alice in Wonderland. As I slowly put it on Dimitri spoke,
"Do you mind if I go? Tasha will be here in a minute and I'd like to talk to Rose." he asked Lissa in particular.
Adrian looked like he didn't really approve. He looked at me and his eyes gave me a 'go and sort it out' look.
"Sure. Rose?" Lissa asked me.
"Yeah." I said casually. I motioned towards the door, "Come on comrade." He smiled faintly at his old nickname. "Lets get this over and done with." his smile faltered at my sudden burst of anger. What he had coming isn't going to be what be expected.
As soon as we closed the door behind us, Dimitri caught my arm. I tried to keep walking. "Roza." his sexy and russian accent pulling me in. Rose, don't give in. I mentally told myself.
"Dimitri." I said curtly. I started to walk towards Christian's room which was across the whole Court. A walk which took 10 minutes.
"What's up with you?" he asked, pulling me to a stop. I was forced to look into his eyes.
"I'm trying to get over you," I snapped at him. He winced. "Can you be a little sensitive?"
He kept a steady gaze. "I'm always sensitive around you."
"Right." I said. "So, how long are you going to stay after the party?"
He grabbed my shoulders, "Can't you just pretend that your at least happy to see me?" he asked.
"Oh my god!" I said, acting all perky and excited, "Dimitri, its so good to see you! How have you been!" I dropped the act. "No. I can't." I stated bitterly.
A sad look crossed Dimitri's face. "Did you really think I was going to leave and forget about you?"
My next words surprised him. Even me a bit. "Actually I did."
Dimitri threw his arms wildly, "What do you want me to do? Make myself invisible? Jump off a tall building? Tell me!" he yelled angrily. He was losing his patience, a day that I thought would never come.
"Take your pick."
A/N: Sorry for the sort of small chapter. Writing Dimitri was a challenge, he's not my favourite character in the world :P. Please review!