Hello Fans!

Did you like the last chapter? What were your thoughts on how Rose was acting? Along with Leila?

So, just because I have been away for so long I have decided to well…give you a very special surprise. That being in a few fresh POVs from characters we have heard tons about but have never actually got to see into their mind. Will it be James? Eric? Janine? Well, read on to find out!

I do not own Vampire Academy or the characters. I do however own this storyline and the made up characters including:

Allyssa 'Ally" Moldova

Elizaveta "Eliza" Moldova

Marko Blume

Sophie Vasin

Chapter Three: Dazed and Confused

"I'm not crazy, I'm just a little impaired. I know, right now you don't care. But soon enough you're gonna think of me and how it used to be." –Matchbox Twenty (Unwell)

Alana POV

"No! Absolutely not!" I declared as Leila pulled out a skimpy cocktail dress.

She pouted, "Why not? You said I could pick anything for you for tonight."

I laughed as I tossed a wadded up piece of paper at her.

"It's a bon fire Leila. Not a fashion show. What's wrong with jeans a shirt anyways?"

Leila's violet eyes peaked from behind her closet door, "Are you serious right now? You have to look hot for Asher. Jeans and a shirt are a no no."

I groaned in defeat and plopped on the bed.

Finally Leila popped back out from behind her closet door a black v neck body fitting dress in her hands.

"Here Miss Whiny. This would look cute with some booties."

The dress was nice but as I put it on and looked at myself in the mirror I almost groaned. It was overkill and Leila knew it when I walked out and gave her an 'are you serious' look.

Her pale cheeks got a bit rosy as she declared, "What?"

I motioned to myself and the dress that could only be described as 'skimpy'

"I am not wearing this." I declared with a final look at myself in the mirror as I pulled down the dress to at least cover some of my thighs. A new thought entered my head, "Why do you even have clothes like this?" I asked trying hard not to stretch the fabric out as I tried to pull it down a bit more.

Leila shrugged, kicking off her tennis shoes and wringing her hands," It's not as short on me. You know my clothes flatter your curves a bit more than me."

And there it was. The main reason why I never really borrowed clothes from Leila.

Before I could speak Leila jumped from the bed handing me a pair of black ankle boots.

"It's not even that bad Alana. Just wear it. I know Asher will love it!" She said waggling her eyebrows in a suggestive manner.

I gulped as a small heat rose on my cheeks at the thought.

Since Asher and I had made it somewhat official…he hadn't asked me yet…Leila had been over the moon happy that we were together. She had even gone as far to comment that my little "crush" on Eric would disappear in no time. Little did she know it was far more than a crush, but that was a thought I would not let my mind entertain. I was committed to having something with Asher. It was Eric that had chosen this. Yet I couldn't blame him. I was his student after all.

After about thirty more minutes of me complaining to Leila she had finally talked me into just going in the dress just to make her happy.

So that's how I found myself at one of these lame bonfires. Except, this time there would be no Eric to save me if we all got busted.

Leila was already hitting the liquor pretty hard which was a surprise to me. I had asked her about her conversation with James, but had only received a few mumbled answers before realizing I wasn't going to get far with that. She was probably drinking so much because the Moroi and dhampirs alike were still gossiping about not only her 'wedding' but her encounter with Julia Drozdov at the last little forest party there was.

"She can't be serious. How can she show her face after what she did to Julia?" One girl murmured as we walked by. Her friend seemed just as puzzled as she also snickered before speaking, "I heard she broke Julia's nose. Poor thing. I honestly have no idea what the Zeklos were thinking allowing her to be part of their family."

I knew Leila had heard them but she honestly seemed to not care as she threw back her red cup of beer and grabbed another one chugging it down. Her own violet dress matched her eyes perfectly as it clung to her body. I was highly jealous that it was not as revealing as mine was. Why did she want me to dress like this anyways?

As if on cue, Asher popped out from behind a tree obviously trying to get the drop on me. I laughed at his attempt to scare me. I was a dhampir of course. I knew he was there before he even jumped out. He chuckled at his own attempt before locking eyes on me.

I watched as his mouth gaped open and he nearly drooled on the grass. Feeling a bit smug and self-conscious all at once, I pulled the dress down and flipped my hair to the side.

"I take it you like." I said as I placed a sweet kiss on his cheek. He was obviously taken aback since I was the one who was always trying to not be too affectionate in front of others.

His eyes held mine before he smirked and smiled, "Why ask if you already know hot stuff."

I didn't get the chance to reply before Nora walked over, two overflowing cups in her hands. She went to hand Asher one of the flowing cups but Leila grabbed it instead chugging it down.

Nora raised an eyebrow, "Are we celebrating or something?" She asked taking in Leila as she swayed to the music that was playing and watched as she chugged down yet another cup of beer and started in talking to another Moroi who was in our class.

I rolled my eyes in the signature Hathaway style, "Let her be. She's going through something."

Nora frowned and kept her eyes on Leila, "Maybe I should keep an eye on her and leave you two love birds alone."

Nora's comment caused a deep crimson blush to appear on Asher's face mywn before she walked away after Leila who seemed to have joined a bunch of Moroi boys as they played darts. Leila deserved a night to forget things after all she had had to endure with her psychotic mother.

Asher recovered first as he grabbed two cups of beer and handed me one. I wasn't a big drinker at these things solely because my mom could spot the scent of alcohol like a dog. But tonight was different. I wouldn't be going straight home as I had told my mom I would be with Leila all night for a sleepover.

"You want to dance or something?" Asher asked before I watched him wince and run his fingers through his already tousled hair.

I laughed and took a sip of the bitter beer before setting it down and grabbing his hand.

"Don't tell me you're scared of me." I said teasingly. He blushed as his grasped my own tighter.

"Never hot stuff." He said using his new nickname for that seemed like it was going to stick.

We danced to a few songs before someone bumped into me from behind and had me fighting for balance. I caught myself just as Asher's arms circled my waist and pulled me closer as if to help catch my fall. Which if you thought about it was silly. We were dhampirs. We had great senses.

But all of that soon exited my head as I caught Asher's eyes and knew exactly what he was going to do. He was going to go for the kiss.

And I let him do it.

Because who was I fooling?

These last three weeks I had become infatuated with Asher and everything to do with him. It was like Eric didn't even exist.

As his lips fell on mine in a deep kiss I squeezed my eyes shut. His lips were soft but there wasn't a burning passion. There weren't fireworks. It was nice. It was simple.

But it wasn't Eric.

As the kiss deepened, I felt Asher guild me away from the makeshift dance floor and further into the woods away from the commotion. This took pure talent considering we were still lip locked.

My back came in contact with a tree trunk and Asher's lips finally released my own. His eyes were hooded with affection and his voice was somewhat hoarse as he spoke.

"I'm sorry about that." He said as his fingers trailed against my bare arm. But it didn't leave a trail of fire behind and it was something I was highly aware of.

I mentally yelled at myself. How many times tonight was I going to compare Asher to Eric? The Alrik boat had sailed away already, never to come back.

"It's fine really." I said meeting his eyes. My response only seemed to heighten his affection as he dipped his mouth down to mine again in a deep kiss.

I let myself get into it. I let myself feel it.

And when I did.

I knew Asher was the only choice.

Eric POV

"Oh, come on!" Marko yelled at the flat screen TV hanging above the bar.

I knocked back the rest of my tumbler of bourbon to hide my smirk.

Feeling the alcohol burn my throat I threw a few bills on the bar and nodded in the direction of the bartender.

Marko followed behind mumbling under his breath about the money he had just lost for betting on a stupid football game.

"Hey, you coming to Sophie's tonight?" Marko asked catching up with me as I dug my hands deep into my jeans pockets.

Sophie was a wild one. If you ever wanted to go to a party, Sophie's was the place to go.

I thought about it before finally agreeing, which seemed to make Marko's day. Considering it was his day off from guardian duty I could totally understand why.

The streets of Court were pretty low key at this time at night. A few passersby here and there but most was quiet. It was a Friday though which meant the corners and nooks of this place were alight with parties and festivities.

Just like the one we had just walked into. The room was foggy which I noticed was due to a fog machine that had been set up behind the stereo system. A table to the side of the room was covered in alcohol bottles. There was a pool table to the side and a bunch of Moroi and dhampirs alike mingling around the room.

It was a party that could only be described as a kickback.

Marko was gone in a heartbeat. Probably off to find his girl for the night as he put it. It was a fowl habit of his but I wasn't one to judge. I had once been in that spot before coming to the states.

As I grabbed a bottle of vodka and poured myself a healthy drink I felt a pair of arms snake around my waist and squeeze.

Turning in the still twined arms that were around me I gazed down at a small petite brunette woman with piercing grey eyes.

"Sophie." I said inclining my head down to her. She smiled showing her fangs. She was rather small for a Moroi and was never one to be shy with showing off her fangs. Most Moroi would conceal them. Not Sophie.

"Eric baby" She said as she tightened her grip. I gave her smile before wiggling out of her arms leaving her to pout.

"How's your night going Soph?" I asked taking a hearty drink form the glass I had just poured. I smiled to myself. The liquor here in the states had nothing on the liquor back in Russia.

She flipped her hair and gave me a smile, "Much better now that you're here lover boy. Still stuck in the clouds?"

I cringed at her phrase.

My three weeks at Court had mostly been a vacation from life. Sure, I would get the occasionally guard duty but I wasn't a staff member which meant I pretty much had free reign. That free reign being in following Marko to party after party and watching him go through girl after girl.

Sophie was a flirt that was sure. She was also known to be in the market for male blood whores. This was probably why she had taken a liking to me.

Though she wasn't getting anywhere and one night shortly after coming to court Marko and I had had a pretty wild night. Wild as being in I had downed a few bottles and was pretty much as drunk as a skunk.

So, I had stupidly let down my guardian tough skin and opened up to Sophie about Alana.

Alana.

The name alone had my mind reeling. I pushed the memory of her lips out of my mind.

Ever since Sophie has referred to my love struck attitude as stuck in the clouds.

"Afraid so Soph." I said taking another huge gulp of the alcohol.

Sophie sighed entwining her arm through mine and leading me own of the many loveseats that were hidden away behind sheer curtains.

"Come on, lover boy. Three weeks and mystery girl hasn't even called. It's time to move on. And if I don't satisfy your needs…which in Vladimir's name I don't know why…how about…ah, yes…her."

She pointed her long nailed finger to a girl in the crowd. When I saw her the music disappeared. Not in a romantic or love sick kind of way either.

She had shocking bright blue eyes that were even apparent under all the smoke and strobe lights and her long curly chestnut hair was wrapped around her finger as she stood against the wall.

But that wasn't what had made the world stop turning.

It was the fact that I knew her.

I brushed Sophie off and headed straight for her but not before I heard Sophie call behind me in a suggestive manner, "Have fun for both of us, lover boy."

I was only a few feet away from the girl before I spoke loud enough for her to hear me.

"Eliza? Is that you?" I asked squinting my eyes just to make sure.

Her sterling blue eyes rested on me in shock before she gave me a tiny smile, "Well all be damned. Eric?"

Elizaveta Moldova had once been a beauty in my eyes. Don't get me wrong. She hadn't gotten ugly or anything but I now had a different standard of what beauty actually was.

She still had the same smile and the same little crinkle as she wiggled her nose. Her skin was the normal light tone for a Moroi but it didn't affect her good looks.

She gave me a tight hug and pushed me at arm's length, "I don't understand. Last I had heard you're mother had said you were working at a school. I didn't know it was here in the states, let alone Court."

I smiled at her reaction, "Actually I'm based at St. Vladimir's but I'm kind of taking a break for now. Thinking of switching to a Court position." Her eyes glowed and it was apparent that she was still the same old Eliza.

I smiled down at her remembering all the time we had had together before releasing her and leading her back to the drink table.

"Enough about me though." I said pouring us both a full glass of vodka, "What brings you to Court?"

She laughed as she took s drink from the cup, "I live here goof ball."

A smiled at the old nickname, "Really? Since when? I thought you had plans to return to England."

Her eyes got a bit sad at the mention of her home.

She shrugged, "You know us. Always moving around. Russia's the only place we actually have stayed the longest. So it was a big shock that after eight years father wanted to move us again. But he got a job here at Court and my aunt and uncle are here so he though why not. Needless to say, Allyssa had a field day with that."

I smiled at the mention of her little sister.

We feel into a pregnant silence before she spoke up.

"What brings you to a party like this?" She asked pointing around the room.

A knew what she meant by party like this. It was secret among most what business Sophie was in. But it still didn't stop people from coming to her "scouting parties" as she called. As she had put it to once before "a whore business was always going to need whores."

My eyes found Marko who was busy talking to a short red head dhampir.

I gestured in his direction, "That fool over there actually. Besides, it's Sophie's party which means it's bound to be a good one."

Her eyes widened and she smirked, "You know Sophie huh? So you're into those kinds of things now huh?"

Her eyes held laughter as she gave a suggestive look. My eyes widened.

"Oh…ah...no. That came out completely wrong."

She giggled and gave me a knowing look. I laughed before elbowing her.

"How about a dance then shall we?" I asked pointing to the dance floor.

She laughed again taking my outstretched hand, "I thought you'd never ask."

Rose POV

A wave of nausea took over my body. I was never one to really be sick which made my fears even more pronounced. I couldn't wait any longer to linger around the topic. I had to know.

Which is how an hour later a very pregnant Lissa bustled through the door a bag in hand and a look that held a thousand questions and anger.

"Rosemarie Hathaway how dare you not tell me about your little escapades!"

I looked at her quizzically, "Escapades Lissa? Really?"

She gave me a stern look, "I should have been the first one to know about your little reunion with Dimitri. Instead you call me to go get this," She held out the bag, "Only to spill everything and admit that Adrian knew before me?" She took a deep breath, "And then proceeds to tell me you had unprotected sex!"

I felt my face grow red in embarrassment, something that was so unlike me. My flushed face seemed to be what calmed Lissa's anger.

"I'm sorry Lissa. I just…well I know how last time with Alana really worried you. I just…I never thought something like this would happen again."

Lissa huffed and sat in my arm chair looking exhausted, "Just go take the damn test would you. You have my heart racing which really isn't a good thing considering I'm pregnant you know with twins."

Her mood took on a lighter tone as she thrust the bag into my hands.

As I flushed the toilet I could not believe that I was even doing this.

What would I do if it was positive? I was already a poor excuse of a mother to Alana. I mean look how I had flipped out at her today. Plus I wasn't even sure if there was a Dimitri and I. I loved him that was clear and I knew he felt the same but there was still a part of me that was guarded.

Well you should have thought about that before you had sex Rose, my subconscious grumbled at me.

Or maybe that was my stomach considering I had just puked everything inside it out just an hour earlier. A knock from the bathroom door had me jump as I was washing my hands.

"Let me in would you." Lissa said. I opened the door to Lissa hunched over looking exhausted from her climb up the stairs. She sat on the toilet seat and looked at me.

"Well?" She insisted but I just rolled my eyes.

"It takes three minutes Lis. You know this. You've done it before obviously." I said motioning to her stomach.

Through the bond I could tell her anger had left and was replaced with curiosity.

"So does this mean you and Dimitri are back together or what? Because please fill me in here. I'm highly confused." She said wiping a bead of sweat from her forehead.

I looked at my very pregnant best friend and let my mouth fly with all my emotions, "I don't know Lis. I think yes but then I just don't know. I have a guard up and it's not easy to just let the wall fall. But I just don't know about us. And if this is what I think it is I just have no clue what will happen. I don't want him to leave again."

Lissa's eyes grew loving as she grabbed my hand, "You know that's not why he left the first time. He didn't even know Rose. And you know no matter what you have me. I'll always be here for you. No matter what."

Her confidence was something I envied. But flashes of a hospital bed and IVS came to mind. It was like she sensed my fear.

"The world's never seen a dhampir on dhampir offspring before. But you survived with Alana and we know what to expect this time."

I felt her hand squeeze mine in reassurance.

"But what about you Lissa? I wouldn't be able to protect you. The twins? I'm your guardian. It's my duty." I said firmly.

She gave me a tiny smile, " Rose, as much as I know you hate to admit it there are other guardian out there who would be capable of covering for you. But your duty as a mother comes before me Rose. Never forget that. I won't have it any other way."

A small tear fell from her face and I felt my heart clench as I gave her a hug. Or at least tried to considering she was all baby bump now.

She squeezed my hand again, "Go on look." She encouraged me.

It was like the world had stood still as I braced myself to read the little test.

I could do this. Dimitri would stay by me this time. I would have him there. He wouldn't leave.

I lifted the test up to feel my whole world slowly give out.

It was negative.

It was then that I felt the true disappointment. I hadn't even realized that I had grown a bit excited. That I had risked arguing with Adrian just to have it come up negative. That I had begged him to go to them for answers.

Lissa peaked over my shoulder and patted my shoulder.

"Is this a good thing Rose?" she asked not sure how to feel.

I worked hard to not let me voice crack as I answered her.

"Yes Lissa. This is a good thing."

But inside. I just didn't know.

Dimitri POV

It was half past seven and I knew I had to be making my way towards Rose's already to take her out to dinner. But I had to make a quick stop by Viktoria's room to see if she was okay. She had been closed off lately.

I knocked once. Then twice.

I was going to give up but the door cracked open and a small head popped out.

"Dimitri." Viktoria said opening the door just a bit further.

I pulled out the slim Jims that I knew would make her feel a bit better.

She gave me a tiny smile, "You know you don't have to keep babying me Dimka."

I gave her a confused look, "I'm not babying you."

She shook her head as she giggled lightly, "Yes you are. I appreciate this Dimka but I have a date with a bowl of popcorn and a very unrealistic vampire movie and from the looks of it you seem to have a date too."

I shrugged my shoulders, "Just dinner with Rose."

She widened her eyes, "Oh then I was right. You do have a date."

I gave her a small smile. This was probably the longest conversation I had had with my baby sister in the last three weeks.

"I guess you could call it that." I shifted on my feet, "Actually I was hoping tonight to ask Rose if she would officially be my girlfriend."

Viktoria laughed, "This isn't middle school anymore Dimka. You and I both know Rose will always be more than just a girlfriend to you."

I gave her a sheepish smile but didn't get a chance to answer.

"Mom? Mom where's my plaid shirt? I can't find it." I heard Ivan call from somewhere inside her small living quarters.

She gave a sigh, "Run along now Dimka. Have fun." She said before giving me a tiny kiss on my cheek and waving goodbye.

My palms seemed to sweat as I approached Rose's home. I was always getting nervous around her and tonight made it just as much more nerve racking because I wanted it to be made official. I wanted Rose and me to finally be together. Of course I wanted more than just a girlfriend from Rose but I found it best if I took baby steps.

I knocked on the door and was slightly surprised to see Rose in sweats and a tank top. Her eyes widened and she smacked her head lightly.

"I'm so stupid." She said running her hands through her messy hair, "I'm so sorry Dimitri. Lissa just left and I lost track of time and well…I completely forgot we had plans tonight."

Her skin was pale and she looked rather ill. Her eyes were red rimmed as if she had been crying.

I felt my eye squint together.

"That's fine Rose. We can stay in instead."

She gave a half smile but it didn't reach her eyes, "I'm actually feeling pretty sick right now Dimitri. You're more than welcome to stay but I might puke and I don't know if you want to stick around for that."

I walked inside removing my leather duster and folding up the arms of my dress shirt.

"I'll make you some soup. Go get comfortable in bed." She gave me a sheepish look

"You don't have to do this Dimitri." She said crossing her arms in front of her. The gesture was halfhearted on her part. She really did seem ill.

"I want to Rose. Now run along. It will only take me a little bit."

As if knowing she wasn't going to win an argument she made her way upstairs as I made my way to the kitchen.

Thirty minutes later I had finished cooking a chicken noodle homemade soup for her and a warm cup of tea. It was settled onto a tray and I smiled as I made my way into her room. She was curled on her bed watching TV and as she caught my eyes her mouth gaped open.

"That smells so good." She said sitting up and taking the tray of soup and tea. I sat next to her on her bed and realized this was the first time I had ever seen her room. There were maroon accents around the room and it was tidy and organized. I had always imagined Rose's room to be a bit messy just like her but was blown away by the fact that there wasn't a single thing on the floor.

She brought the warm bowl to her lips and sipped the broth.

"This is so good." She murmured as she continued to take small bites and sips.

She didn't eat much which worried me considering I knew how much Rose liked food before she placed the half eaten food on the side table and curled into my side.

"Thank you Dimitri." She said slipping her head onto my chest.

I patted her head, "You don't have to thank me Roza."

She stayed quiet before she mumbled something that I didn't catch.

"What was that?" I asked as she held on tighter.

But she was already asleep leaving me slightly flabbergasted and slightly confused.

Because it had sounded like she had mumbled I would have made a great father.

Alana POV

The party was still in full swing and I was highly aware that my make out session with Asher was very apparent on my messy hair and puckered lips. Just as it was apparent on Asher who's lips were slightly swollen. Nora was sitting next to Leila and they both seemed to be fully blown away drunk.

I gave Nora an accusing look, "I didn't know keeping an eye on Leila meant getting drunk." I said playfully.

She gave me a smile but Leila cut her off, "Like you two weren't just doing something kissy kissy out there in the woods." She said giving me a once over.

I blanched which only caused her and Nora to uproar in laughter.

Asher returned with four cups full of golden beer and second thought it once he saw Nora.

"Oh man Nora. You know mom and dad are going to know you're drunk when you can't walk through the front door."

Nora smiled, "Lucky for me then I called mom and said I was having a girl's night at Leila's."

Nora raised her glass before laughing at her twin brother and taking a drink.

I rolled my eyes, "Come on you two. Let's get you both back to Leila's. You both had way too much drink for night."

Leila gave me a pout, "Such a party pooper Alana. You remind me of my fiancé."

Nora laughed in a drunken haze and Leila chugged her glass and swayed to the side.

Asher caught her just before she fell on her butt off the tree log she was sitting on.

"How's that going anyways?" Asher asked, lifting Leila to her feet and helping her walk to edge of the forest and I helped Nora.

Leila frowned, "The fiancé? What can I say? We already argue like and old married couple."

Nora snickered, "Hey, at least you don't get kill eyes from an ex in class. I swear Mila has it out for me."

Leila laughed, "Ivan still at it?"

Nora laughed, "What can I say. He likes him some Nora."

Asher made a face as he turned back to glare at Nora, "Ew. Could you not sis."

It seemed like ages before we reached Leila's dorm room and had Nora and Leila both situated inside already half asleep and sleepily engaging in drunken speech.

I closed Leila's door softly as I said goodbye to Asher.

"I had fun tonight." Asher said throwing his arm around my waist.

He placed a soft but sweet kiss on my lips before leaving.

I quietly creeped into Leila's room and changed my clothes out of the skin tight dress.

I laid down on the sprawling bed next to Nora and Leila who were already asleep. Or so I thought.

Nora's sleepy voice broke the silence, "He so totally loves you."

I rolled my eyes in the dark room before answering, "Yeah, I'm starting to see that now."

But it was too late. Nora was fast asleep and I was left wide awake thinking of Asher.

Eric POV

I was out breath by the time Eliza and I made it out of the party.

"That was crazy." She said talking about the wild dancing we had just done.

"Hey, what can I say? I still got the moves." I laughed feeling the alcohol creep into my speech.

Her cheeks were rosy and as she led me through the paths of Court. Marko had left about an hour before us with some blond girl.

"You'll never have moves like me." She said as she wiggled her hips.

I laughed and playfully elbowed her.

"This is me." She said pointing up at a house that I hadn't even noticed we had approached. I was that drunk and carefree.

Usually this was the point where a guy would give a girl a kiss good night and I knew that was what Eliza was hoping for. But I just couldn't do it.

"I had fun tonight Eliza. Like old times." I said reminiscing.

She smiled, "It always was fun with you."

I gave her a goofy smile.

"I'll see you around." I said sheepishly.

She laughed and stood on her tippy toes giving me a tiny peck on the cheek, "I'll see you around goof ball."

She winked at me and I watched she disappeared behind the wooden doors to her home leaving me alone in the brisk morning dew light.

So? Were you excited? Finally an Eric POV! It's about time huh? Lots of new characters introduced in that one. What do you guys think of Sophie and Eliza? Any idea on who Eliza is? If you liked this chapter leave a comment! I love seeing them! You can expect a new chapter up sometime this week. Keep your eyes out.

~Maryanne