I would like to thank everyone for their continued support. I am still out of town dealing with more family stuff, but i was able to get this done. I am actually sitting at Schlotzskys deli right now so i can get this up for you. I hope you enjoy it and look for the next instalment of the human guardian coming out in a few days...whenever i get home. It's called The Human Gaurdian- Surviving hell. So read, enjoy and review.

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Chapter 26-

The girls decided to have a sleepover and have a night of makeover fun. Eddie was disappointed he wouldn't get any cuddle time, but I knew he'd get over it. Our night was filled with idle gossip, too much junk food, facials, manicures and pedicures. It was nice to have some girl time. The boys to our surprise, kept their distance. I'm not sure if it was because they were busy with video games or if it was the threat of us giving them facials and pedicures that kept them away.

Lissa woke Rose and me up at seven in the morning to her singing Hot 'N Cold by Katy Perry. It was pretty funny to watch her dancing around the room in her underwear and tank top. We soon followed suit singing into our brushes and jumping on the bed. Of course that was the time the boys decided to come by to see if we wanted breakfast. Let's just say Adrian's phone takes video too and well, it's a YouTube hit at our school. Whatever, it was fun.

"That was by far the hottest thing I have ever seen in my entire life," Eddie whispered on our way to breakfast. "I think you should give me a private concert sometime."

"You know, you think a lot of things I do is the hottest thing you have ever seen. I'm beginning to think you just think I'm hot."

"Hmm… am I that obvious?"

"I can read you like an open book love."

After breakfast we all went our own ways with plans to meet at six for dinner. Somehow Adrian got some fancy five star restaurant to deliver to us. He has more connections than the president I think. I was really nervous about what Eddie would think of my dress but Rose and Lissa both assured me that he would love it and I had nothing to worry about.

Most of our day was spent goofing off. We ended up in boxers, men's white dress shirts and socks singing in the hallways and sliding on the fresh waxed floors. Lissa got her camcorder out and recorded the whole thing. What was even better was the fact that we all had curler in our hair. I had never been to a dance before, but I'm pretty sure this would trump getting ready at home with my parents any day.

We finally pulled away from the fun and headed back to Lissa's to get ready. Rose worked on Lissa first pinning her curls to the top of her head with diamond clips. She had a few strands of curls fall loosely around her face giving it the perfect frame. Her makeup was done in a golden tone to match her dress. She was amazing.

Lissa of course did Roses hair and makeup. For some reason they wouldn't let me near them with a blush brush. I just rolled my eyes. Lissa pulled roses hair into a low side pony and placed a red flower clip over the pony. Her eyes were dark and sexy in a smoky shadow and her lips were a glossy red. She was going to get some looks tonight. I don't think Dimitri is going to be able to resist staying away from her. That might be a problem.

"Ready Sam?" Lissa asked with an evil grin on her face. It was the grin that scared the hell out of me. It meant she was up to something and I was not privy to that information.

"Not when you look at me like that I'm not."

"Come on Sam, I promise it's not going to be bad. Besides we are doing it for Eddie, not you."

"If you guys are trying to get me laid you had just better stop right there because I plan on keeping my virginity in tacked tonight."

"Sam," Rose said. "I will kill Eddie if he tries to corrupt you into turning completely into me."

"Fine, but you guys had better not make me look like a clown."

I sat down on the bed and closed my eyes not wanting to see what they were using on me. An hour later I was finished. When they showed me the mirror I was in awe. I think it was better than when we went to the spa. My curls softly flowed down my back. I had one pin pulling my hair forward a little on the top of my head creating awesome volume. My eyes were lined in a gray liner and I had purple shadow that brought my brown eyes out. I had a soft rose blush on my cheeks and a beautiful red gloss made my lips look plump and full. I didn't even look like myself. It was amazing.

"Okay, you guys had better get tons of pictures tonight because my parents will kill us all if they don't get to see me like this," I said turning in the mirror.

"Well, we had better get our dresses and shoes on before the boys send a search party up for us," Lissa said pulling me into a hug.

Fifteen minutes later we were heading down to the commons to meet the boys. I was so nervous I felt like I was going to be sick. We were only about half way down when I heard Adrian cursing at me. "Damn it Sam, get your freaking emotions in check, your making me sweat and I don't sweat."

I couldn't help but laugh. "Shut it Adrian, before I give you something to sweat about."

"Is that a promise, my dear?" Adrian asked. I could just see his stupid grin. "Ouch…Damn it Castile, what the hell?"

"That would be my girlfriend you are trying to get in bed with you. If you don't want me to hit lower, you had better knock it off."

I just wanted to kiss him for that.

As we rounded the corner all the guys eyes bugged out of their heads. I couldn't help but smile over at Rose and Lissa.

"See something you like?" Rose asked Adrian. He just nodded.

"Well that's a first," I said. "Adrian is at a loss for words. The end must be near."

Christian walked over to Lissa and kissed her deeply. "You look amazing, but I think that dress would look even better on my floor tonight."

"Oh God Christian…Ewwy," I said shoving past him. "I do not need any mental pictures so keep your mouth shut."

"Aw Sammy… is someone a little frustrated in that department. Or should I ask Eddie boy over there?"

"Eddie, don't say anything and Christian if you keep it up I will convince Liss that it would be in your best interest for her to cut you off for the rest of the year." Yup, that shut him up. In fact I think he moped a little bit.

We finally got to get a good look at the boys. I loved what I saw. They were all wearing the same charcoal colored pin striped suits. They each carried a cane with them and wore a pocket watch. The only difference between them was the color of handkerchief that was neatly tucked into their front coat pocket and their ties. Eddie wore green to match my dress. Christian wore gold and Adrian had red. They looked yummy.

"Eddie, you look extremely sexy," I said kissing his jaw. "I think I might need to cuddle with someone tonight. Do you know anyone who might want to cuddle?"

"Hmm…I might be able to think of someone. I hear Adrian likes to cuddle."

"I was thinking more along the lines of a six foot two, extremely sexy guy that has green as his accent colors."

"I'm pretty sure he could be convinced."

Eddie stopped in the middle of the path and leaned down to kiss me. It was soft and sweet and filled me with so much love. "I love you Samantha Martin."

"I love you too Eddie."

Dinner was awesome. We had chicken tortellini in a vodka sauce that was to die for. Cherry cheesecake was for dessert. It is my favorite and I'm pretty sure that the moans that escaped my mouth made that abundantly clear.

"So Sam we have a surprise for you," Adrian said grinning at me.

"Oh God, do I even want to know?" I asked

"You are going to be the opening act for tonight's dance."

"I'm what?"

"You heard him," Christian said trying to hide his laughter.

"And who would I be opening for?"

"Selena Gomez," Eddie said smiling.

"No fucking way! I cannot open for her," I shrieked. "She's freaking awesome. And how the hell did you guys convince her to sing here tonight?"

"Simple," Lissa said. "She's Moroi."

"Oh. But she doesn't have fangs."

"She has to file them, but whatever, you are so good Sam," Rose said. "You have to open for her tonight."

"Fine, but you guys owe me big time." Really they didn't owe me. I was actually going out of my mind with excitement, but I wasn't going to let them know that one.

We finally made our way over to the auditorium and my oh so wonderful friends took me back stage to get ready and meet the band. Before I knew it, I was on stage in front of everyone again.

"Alright so I guess I get to get this party started," I said. "So I just have one question for you…Who likes rock and roll?"

The gym erupted into hollers and applauds.

"Okay then let's get this party started," I yelled as the band started playing. The lights went down and I started tapping the mic. "Hey, is this thing on?"

The crowd started cheering as I started into 'I love rock n roll'. After a few minutes everyone was dancing and singing along. I took over the stage and made it my own. I loved being on stage and I loved that everyone wanted me there.

After that song ended I went right into 'Circus'. I had a blast and I was honored to be able to open for Selena Gomez. I was still in shock that she was a vampire, but hey, at this point in my life if I was told the tooth fairy was real, I would probably believe it.

After I was done and got off stage I was met by one of the many matrons that worked around the school. She handed me a single rose and a note. I smiled thinking about Eddie and what cheesy thing he wrote to me. I opened the note and as I read my smile dropped and panic started to set in.

Dearest Samantha,

You do not know who I am, but I would love to meet with you. Your friends Rose and Vasilisa are old friends of mine. Now, the meeting in which I was speaking of is not a choice. You have fifteen minutes to make it to the wards at the far end of campus. Cross over them and meet me at the place of your death. If you do not wish to meet with me, I shall be forced to break the wards and the blood of your friends shall be on your hands. The choice is yours dear Samantha, but remember you only have fifteen minutes. Tick Tock my dear…tick tock.

Sincerely

VD

My emotions were going crazy. I knew that Adrian was in my head, so I only had a few minutes before they would come after me and that is not something I could let happen. I ran as fast I could run pushing past everyone on my way out. As I pushed the doors open I looked directly at Eddie. I know my face gave away the pure panic that was coursing through my veins and he started to push through the crowds yelling something on his way to me, but I didn't listen, I just ran. I didn't pay attention to anything, but getting to the place of my death. I had to save my friends. I had to keep them safe. There blood would not be on my hands. If I had to give my life for them I would do so willingly.

I was just about to cross the wards when I was pulled back with such force I fell to the ground. Tears sprung to my eyes and I screamed.

"NO!"

"Samantha, what the hell were you thinking?" Stan asked

"You have to let me go. I won't let their blood be on my hands I'm running out of time."

"What are you talking about?"

I handed Stan the note and tried to make a break for it only to be held back by the newly arrived reinforcements. Moments later I heard him gasp out.

"You have to let me go, you have to!" I yelled trying to fight my way out of Dimitri's grip.

I heard them murmuring into their radios about needing back up and a security breach, but I knew help would get there too late.

"We're too late." I said

"Sam!" Eddie yelled as he ran up to me with Rose.

"NO! Get out of here," I yelled. "You have to get away from here."

But it was too late. As I screamed for my friends to run, Rose doubled over throwing up.

"Run," she said as she collapsed.