**Sequel to Run Home, Comrade** Dimitri chased his dreams, but time away from home has taken its toll on him. He wants more family time, more from his life than just playing ball. Heading home to Arlington, he joins the Police Academy, his protective nature making him one of the finest officers to set foot on the streets. *AU* I do not own VA, ONLY the plot and a few OC.

Clary and Jace dated from 7th grade all the way through high school, they broke up when Jace wanted to become a rockstar and Clary wanted to be an artist but something Clary didn't tell him will bring them back together five years later. Their son... Clace in later chapters. Complete

She loved him without reservation - and he said he loved her, too. They were finally so happy, but then he was gone - and all she had were broken promises, a heart full of shattered dreams and unanswered questions. Why did Dimitri leave? And who supports Rose through her loss? Can Rose ever make her way back to her Dimitri? [Please read trigger warning at beginning of chapter 1]

One day, the Belikov family is given a baby Rose to take care of for an indefinite amount of time in Russia. Dimitri makes it his sole mission to make sure that she is safe until the day she must return to her family. But after she grows up, so close to him, will he want to let her go? The love between Dimitri and the mysterious Rose is unbreakable to everyone around them.

Rose is Adrian's guardian and best friend. He wants more but she pushes him away for reasons he can never know, his very life at stake. Can she keep the love she feels for him hidden and will Dimtri and Tasha's return after two years make things worse?