Rose opened her eyes and glanced around, she was in a hospital room, next to her a chair was occupied.

"Dimitri?" She croaked. His eyes flashed open immediately and he was by her side staring into her eyes, reaching into her soul, her heart.

"Roza, how do you feel, wait… here's some water." He picked up a nice cold glass with small melted ice cubes and a straw on the stand next to her bed. He bends the straw so she can drink and helps her sit up.

The cool water burned on its way down her throat. After a couple sips it soothed the scorching pain in her throat. All too soon she was sucking on air as the slurping noise started.

Dimitri helped her rest comfortable back on the bed, propped up so she could see the room but not enough to be considered sitting.

"How do you feel Roza?" Dimitri asks gently again. She thought for a moment, memories came back to her and she swallowed the pain, but she could not swallow or hide the tears that burned and fell when they grew too heavy to carry, like a burden on her eyes.

"I… I killed him, Dimitri, someone like me, like Lissa, someone I was bound to protect, someone who… someone who was Moroi, I've broke my code. I let him die. How am I supposed to feel?" She said in a pained voice, each word bringing more tears.

"Roza, no, no Roza, don't blame yourself, no one blames you, you're a hero, you caved the queen… you… you did something great Roza." Dimitri murmured holding her to his chest.

She relaxed against his chest, enjoying the comfort she felt, but did she deserve it?

"Once again my actions have got someone killed Dimitri, I may have saved others… but why did it happen again? I made the decision, I… I… I stabbed him. With my own stake, all for what? He couldn't hurt anyone but… but me. But would it be so bad, when I died, he would have payed, but not with his life, how am I even still alive?!" She screamed into the room.

Dimitri was quiet, no words were said as she sobbed, and he let her, he just held her as seconds went by, minutes, then just time. She cried for so much, and he held her through it. She fisted his shirt in her tight grip and held as tight as she could possibly get.

He kissed her all over her face every now and then; he brushed her hair and played with it. She enjoyed the comfort he gave her; she bathed in it while she cried.

Finally there were no more tears, they couldn't come any more, and she hurt so severely, emotionally and physically that she was sure she'd cried for that somewhere in those tears.

"You did die Roza, more than once, Lissa and Adrian, the Queen, they were all taken to get the verdict and understand, and they wouldn't let them near you, not when you're considered part of Duke's dhampires… but not anymore. Since there is no more… since he's no longer here, and you're completely innocent and no charges against you, Lissa wants you, the Queen is willing to agree if you agree to become hers. You… you've been unconscious, healing for a month. A lot has happened Roza."

She swallowed and reached for Lissa, needing to understand but…

Nothing happened, she tried again, she worked to see and there was… nothing. Lissa was gone… like she'd never been there.

Another hard swallow went down her throat, she looked at Dimitri. She gave him a pleading look.

"What is it Roza?" He asked concerned.

"Can… can you hold me? For the rest of my miserable life, and promise me… promise me you'll never let go. Not even for the Queen, or Lissa. Promise me you'll be there, forever. Please?" She begged into his chest, holding so tight her fingers turned white.

"Roza, I don't think it's possible to let go of you. I promise you Roza, no one will even look at you the wrong way. Roza, I love you."

"Love you too Comrade." She said grinning into his chest. He laughed, a deep rumbling sound that vibrated his chest and filled every crack in her heart, it rattled so hard every broken fragment fell back into place, her heart, which had died so long ago, came back alive and bonded to him.

Epilogue

This was the worse idea ever, why was she doing this again? Why had she agreed?

This was way worse than dying, way worse than every pain she'd ever suffered, it was a lot scarier, she actually wanted to be a pussy cat and hide under her bed.

Then look at her! She looked horrifying! She couldn't do this! Why was she doing this? Why didn't she just leave?!

Because then the poor guy will be left waiting at the altar.

Ugh… she looked down at her wedding dress. Like every other wedding dress is was white, went to the floor, was heavy… the fabric wrapped tight around her upper body till her waist, then it fanned out, in a brilliant white with flowers… well Roses. Ugh. She never should have asked for Lissa's help.

"Rose? Come on out." She sucked in a deep breath, of course she sucked up and put the vail on, then, with much dread, walked back out.

The room was filled with all her female friends and her father. They all wore red except for her father who wore black.

"Rose!" People screamed and gasped like they could barely believe it was her.

"Yeah, yeah, I look great, perfect and such. But honestly, it's just a dress." She said not believe any of that. Everyone snickered and then the sappy stuff came.

There were tears, there were smiles, there was love, and there was sadness. This was her big step.

After the incident the Queen had changed the law. 21 years old. There were more breaks, there were more chances, and quite a few laws were changed. With the help of Lissa.

Lissa had gotten a big step, she was now helping the Queen being her royal idea girl, she did a fine job, and Rose was her Guardian. Dimitri was Fire boy's Guardian now.

But along with changes, Lissa and Christian were always together so that meant Dimitri and I were always together.

Dimitri and I had been given a room right next to there's so we could see if anything happens at any second.

About 4 months after the incident, Dimitri had asked for a big toast and that he had huge news. At the party he asked her to marry him.

"Rosemarie Hathaway, from the moment I met you, you protected Lissa, you've protected so many people and you've saved so many people, but out of everyone, you've saved me the most. Your so perfect, your so… you. Just seeing you heals me. I can't imagine a moment without you, please Roza, please, I promised you I'd be there for always, I want it, and I need it, to be in front of everyone. Will you marry me Roza?"

It had taken her a bit, but finally she'd managed a Yes! And now here she was, in a white dress about to head out to marry the man of her dreams.

God. She had gotten so corny and mushy. Love was getting to be too much! Way too much!

"Rose, come on, your que will be coming on any moment!"

The song Beautiful In White by Westlife started playing and they waited for there que.

"Ready Old man?" She asked her dad when they linked arms. He laughed.

"Can't let me ask you that question like how every other wedding work, can you Rose? Honestly Rose, you're too much. Just way too much, I'm still confused as why Dimitri would want you forever…" He didn't say any more as she hit him hard in the gut and he laughed.

So as long as I live I love you

Will Heaven hold you?

They walked out and her eyes immediately found each other as the lyrics played.

You look so beautiful in white!

Rose couldn't help agree as she had made him wear white too. She smiled to herself.

And from now to my very last breath

This day I'll cherish

You look so beautiful in white!

Suddenly all her fear went away, her father was the only thing keeping her from running into his arms.

What we have is timeless

My love is endless

And with this ring I

Say to the word

You're my every reason

You're all that I believe in

With every heart I

Mean every word!

You look so beautiful in white!

The song continued, and with every word she felt it sink into her bones.

The song finally ended right as they reached the end.

Everything went too slow, but finally she said "I do" effortlessly, he said it just as effortlessly and smooth as her.

The rest of the night was uneventful, it was just death threats, welcome to the family and at the end she was happy when they were back in bed.

She lay down, ready to sleep when she felt arms wrap around her. She sighed dreamily and rested against him.

"Tonight was perfect, I love you Comrade," she said dreamily.

"It was, I wish my parents could have come… but that's okay. Just as long as we get to be together forever," he murmured into her skin. She giggled and then the excited part happened.

When Dimitri was fast asleep, she snuck into their office and made a few phone calls.

A week went by, Dimitri was busy with Christian because of something important matters so there honey moon would be spent next month, only she had made some changes.

But another thing appeared, she had hoped it had been wrong, but it was undeniable. She had lost it! She was so happy, and she was just… nothing would be the same, it was a new start, and she was so happy for that.

Rose had Lissa assign them a private plane, Dimitri was ready to go to their vacation, a private island. She had made it seem like there would be some problems and had drugged his drink so he'd fall asleep after about half the trip through.

The car was tinted and she paid a lot to hide where they were going.

"We're here ma'am." The driver said and smiled nodding. The door opened they stepped out.

She heard Dimitri suck in a breath and stagger. She grinned and helped support him.

Dimitri's mother Olena and his siblings came rushing out to greet him. He looked back at her finally and raised an eyebrow.

"You said you were sad that they couldn't be here. So I thought we could, you know, marry again, here, with your family and friends." He kissed her passionately after that.

After that the mood changed, every was scheduled for the next day, and it was funny when Dimitri learned she had drugged him, he hadn't been mad, more like he's expect something from her as a prank and as childish and such. It was quite comical and his mother had liked watching him laugh carelessly with so much love.

Her dress was much more princess like, white velvet with silver lining, long sleeves, silver cuffs. She was happy and having so much fun with everyone that it was impossible to hide her joy.

She got a traditional Russian wedding ring for both of them, and Olena walked her down the aisle.

They had married once again, and Dimitri was so happy everyone near him couldn't help but crack.

When everyone was seated and done eating, dessert soon to arrive, she smiled and stood, clinking her glass she called for attention. When she got that, she blushed feeling nervous.

"I wanted to do this when everyone was comfortable and… tonight has been magical, but it can only get better. Dimitri, I have held onto you so dearly since the first day we met, and I think, that anyone who knows you can truly feel comfortable around you. I especially think our child will hold onto you dearly."

She grinned as there was gasps. Then, Dimitri had his mastered Zen mask, she laughed as he was frozen, then finally he stood up looking at her, he gave her a fierce look. She stayed unyielding and uncracking.

"I went to the doctor and it's real, it's true, it's really there." She said grinning then he let a small laugh.

"Oh, Roza, you truly are a magical ball of surprise and… you really are worth everything. Even death." He kissed her ferociously and everyone cheered.

Roza couldn't be more happy when they went home and lay in bed, marveling, and sex got even better, even softer and gentler, and so much more loving, he was so happy that everything they did brought his hand, eyes, heart and soul to her stomach.

"I love you Roza."

"I love you Comrade."

HOLLY! I'M DYING! IT'S THE END! THE END HAS FINALLY COME AND… OH GOD!

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