(A Week later)
When Dimitri entered the gym, the lights were already turned on. Jasmine was doing push-ups when Dimitri noticed her. According to Damon, "Maintain a straight back that is parallel to the ground." Ten more push-ups, please. " Jasmine continues to do push-ups. Dimitri ponders why Damon is working with Jasmine so early in the morning before his training session. Dimitri looked down at his watch, thirty minutes before his training session, as Jasmine continued to do her push-ups. Dimitri leaned against the wall with his bag on the floor, watching Damon and Jasmine.
Jasmine stood up after completing her push-ups. "Let's go on to front-snap kick training for the body," Damon suggested. "Which leg?" Jasmine inquires. "Left leg," Jasmine gets into the fighting stands. "Remember your breathing," Damon suggested. Jasmine nods, as if she comprehends what Damon is saying. Jasmine executes a forward stance with her right leg forward, knee bent back, and back leg locked, bringing her hands up to protect her face.
According to Damon, "In the snap kick, there are four counts." As you kick, it's critical to keep your hands and upper body as still as possible. You don't want to lose your balance or fumble over at all while you're kicking. " Dimitri stood there watching Jasmine raise her knee and glance forward. Jasmine had done the four counts like a pro, and he could see as she brought her knee back into her stands and extended her foot. According to Damon, "Good! Again. " Jasmine collects thirty of them.
Dimitri examined his wristwatch. Dimitri knew it was time for his training lesson. Roza would soon arrive, and she was on her way. Dimitri said, "Now that you have Jazz, all warm up for my training instruction."
Damon froze in place. Jasmine laughed when she saw Damon get caught by her cowboy. Damon asked, "When did you get here?" Jasmine said, "The cowboy arrived about thirty minutes ago and has been watching." Dimitri said, "Good to see a baby girl paying attention to what's going on around her." when you fail to see it.
Dimitri said, "It's time for some strength training." If you're through with front snap kicks, I'd like you to start with five full laps for me. Good morning, baby girl. While you watch, Damon and I are going to have a little talk. Jasmine smiled and said, "Good Morning" as she walked over to the bag, grabbing an MP3 player and ear pods, she started to head for the back door of the gym.
Damon looks around to see Dimitri standing next to the wall, arms folded in front of his chest, watching both of them. Dimitri asked, "Could you please explain why you were here with Jasmine so early in the morning practice?" Damon said, "Jasmine always has two hours of training before school, not an hour before school. You've been pro-trolling a lot, after all. I figured I'd give you hand training the twins. By now you can see that Jasmine is in a class of her own and is the best fighter of the novices. Meanwhile Rose requires significant improvement. I'm aware of what Jasmine needs to improve. You haven't completed the task.
Dimitri explained, "Head Mistress Kirova had requested that I work with both Rose and Jasmine. Have you considered the possibility that there is a problem? I'm aware that Jasmine suffers from PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)."
Damon said"Just fucking stop!" Damon exclaimed as he glared Dimitri down. In protected mode, Dimitri could notice Damon's body language change."You have no idea what type of suffering Jasmine went through four years ago," Damon added. She was thirteen years old at the time.
That night, what did these bastard strigoi do to her? Jasmine is incredibly fortunate to be alive. In Alberta I discover Jasmine under a dead strigoi. See, a fallen angel was covered in blood, bite marks, broken bones, and hanging on to life would break your heart. Don't stand here and tell me not to help her. Each night, Jasmine relives that horror-able night in dreams.
Dimitri said, "They raped her?" Damon said, "Yes! repeatedly Dimitri's felted heart sank as he found the hidden truth behind that night that caused Jasmine so much pain. Now I know why she suffers from PSTD. " Damon looked down at his watch. Damon abruptly turns around and storms out of the gym, enraged. After colliding with the wall, Dimitri slid down the wall to the floor.
Rose walked into the gym, and Dimitri was sitting on the floor when Rose walked in. In his thoughts, Dimitri was trying to piece together what had occurred to Jasmine four years earlier. Rose, who seemed worried, approached Dimitri, who seemed worried, and gave him a shoulder pat. Dimitri looked up to see Rose looking down at him. Rose asked, "Something wrong?" "Join Jasmine in a few laps."Dimitri clarified. Then you both go early. " Rose sets her bag down next to Jasmine's and makes her way to the rear door of the track.
Dimitri got to his feet, gathered his things, and left the gym, heading to his bedroom. I'll need some time to really comprehend what I've just learned about Jasmine. Dimitri walked right into Alberta since he wasn't paying attention. "Was guardian Belikov experiencing any problems?" Alberta questioned Dimitri said, "I just discovered what happened to Jasmine with Strigoi four years ago." Alberta frowned, and said, "I know. Your heart aches just thinking that Jasmine might experience something similar. So you need time to contemplate and experience it? Dimitri nodded yes! Alberta said, "Take time to feel through it." Alberta moved to Dimitri's side and said, "Is a consultation with Dr. Olendzki or one of the counselors required for Jasmine?" Perhaps, Dimitri said. Jasmine remains silent and keeps it a secret.
(Calling Home)
The fourth ring of the phone brought Dimitri's grandmother online. My grandmother says, "Dinka! Is something wrong? "Grandmother, I met someone who struck me as special. Jasmine is a gifted fighter with talent, and for some reason, I wish to shield her from everyone's attraction to her.
Yeva said, "I have a dream of a young lady with long brown hair and light brown eyes with gold flecks in them." Her magic and fighting abilities? Her eyes change color from light brown with gold flecks to a bright gold color. " Dimitri said, "Yes!"
Yeva said, "Dimka!" Please pay attention. She is quite rare. There are those who wish to take her by force if they have to. You must, at all costs, protect her until she comes to me. You must put her before everyone else, even your mother, sister, family and Moroi. Dimitri asked, "Have you heard of Strigoi raping someone?" Yeva said, "Sick assholes. Dimitri said, "Strigoi raped Jasmine at the age of thirteen, and a week later, her power shows up in the hospital wing.
Yeva asked, "What is Jasmine's gift?" Dimitri said, "Jasmine used fire. Yeva said that Jasmine's power will expand. I'll send you a brew that will give Jasmine a special brew to make sure she drinks it twice per day. I'll provide you with instructions on how to properly brew it. It calms her down till you two come to see me. "
Dimitri asked, "What is Jasmine?" Yeva said, "Jasmine is the element!" Dimitri was taken aback by the grandmother's knowledge of having never mentioned them before. Please keep us updated with any changes. Dimitri said, Yes Grandmother.
(A few days later.)
Rosa and Jasmine entered the lunchroom together. Rose said that they had cooked tomato soup again. Rosie, Jasmine shouted, "You know I can't eat tomatoes! Because of your allergy. " We must make certain that you do not consume any tomatoes. Do you have your Epi-pen with you? " Jasmine explained, "Yes, it's in the backpack's front pocket like always." Jasmine and Roza were sitting nearby, discussing Jasmine's allergy to tomatoes. Dimitri remembers that day when Jasmine put her salad on Damon's plate when he wasn't looking; she had got her new plate at the Damon plate.
Jasmine said, "Chicken strips!" Rose reaches up and pats her hand on Jasmine's back. Jasmine said, "Where is the honey mustard?" Rose said, "Sissy, right here. Do you want one or two cookies? " Jasmine said, "Cookies!" Rose asked, "Do you want chocolate chip cookies or sugar cookies?" Jasmine said, "I want both cookies."
Dimitri watched Jasmine act like a little kid. when it comes to food and cookies. Rose and Jasmine strolled over to the table where Vasilisa, Eddie, and Mason had sat and began conversing with their friends. Jasmine said, "Pyro!" "Come sit with us." Vasilissa watched as Christian sat down next to Jasmine at their table.
Stan Alto entered the lunchroom and glanced about for Jasmine, who was seated at a table with her companions. "Jasmine Hathaway," Stan said as he approached the table. Jasmine said,"I didn't do it!" As Jasmine looked up from her chicken strip. Vasilisa, Eddie, Rose, Christian and Mason all burst out laughing at Jasmine's remark. "
"What did you do now?" Dimitri inquired as he approached. Jasmine remained silent.
"What is this about?" Vasilisa inquired. "Jasmine has an appointment with Dr. Olendzki," Stan Alto explained. "What is the reason that I need to see Dr. Olendzki?" Jasmine simply questioned Stan Alto. "Captain Alberta asked me to find you and take you," Stan Alto explained. "I'm not going," Jasmine declared. "You might need a check-up on medicines that need to be checked," Vasilisa stated. "Fine," Jasmine says. But once I finish my lunch, Vasilisa joins me. We're going to see Dr. Olendzko to figure this bullshit out. Make a modest grin for everyone.
"That's fine and I'll be patient." Stan Alto said, Rose said, "I don't see that happening." Jasmine, Christian, and Eddie burst into laughter. Stan looked at Rose. Vasilissa said, "Rose!" Dimitri was looking at Jasmine.
Jasmine was wary of this impromptu trip to see Dr. Olendzki. Jasmine was convinced there was nothing wrong with her. Captain Alberta had no reason to dispatch Stan. More questions began to arise in her thoughts. Dimitri noticed Jasmine shifting in her seat and cocked her to the right, a bewildered expression on her face.
Jasmine had finished her supper and was down to her last two cookies. She took her two cookies and placed them in her backpack before picking up her tray. Stan, Alto, Vasilisa, and Jasmine leave the lunchroom to look at the hospital wing's situation.
(The Tower)
Dimitri walked up to the tower and could hear music playing from inside. Dimitri knocked on the door, but did not get an answer. Thinking to himself, what the hell is wrong with teenagers? Standing nearby, Christian was watching as Guardian Belikov knocks on the door, knowing that Jazz will never answer the door. Seeing as earlier, she was pissed off about something. In Christian thought, there is a way to get inside the tower.
Christian walked over to the tower and said, "Guardian Belikov." Dimitri turns to see Christian standing there looking at him." Christian asked, "Are you having trouble getting Jazz's ass to answer the door?" Dimitri said, "Yes!" Christian said,"Jazz can be stubbing at time. Reaching into his pocket and pulled out spare key and unlock the door. Christian said, "Best of luck to you," Christian turns around and walked away.
As Dimitri entered the room, I overheard her playing the electric guitar. It was soon identified as coming from upstairs. As Dimitri began to scan the area, and discovered steps leading up to the tower's level. Dimitri went upstairs and saw Jasmine singing along to Alice Cooper - Prison.
Dimitri was taken aback when he discovered Jasmine could play the guitar. See her passion for music as he watched her play. She arrived at the conclusion of the song.
Jasmine said, "Cowboy!" Dimitri said, "How did you know it was me?" Jasmine looked up at him showing her bright eyes were visible to Dimitri. "Saying, A few things give you away," Jasmine added. You walk heavy in the first, aftershave in the second, and I see you in the mirror coming upstairs in the third. So, why did you come to see me in my tower?"
"Could you explain me why you abandoned Miss Deirdre?" Jasmine explained, "I became enraged and thought the whole affair was a waste of time. I'm not interested in conversing. I was on the verge of hurling fireballs at the woman. So, which option was the best one?" "Walk out without or started shooting fireballs at Miss Deirdre," Jasmine replied.
Dimitri said, "Everyone! Worry about you after what the strigoi did to you. "Who informed you about it?" Jasmine inquired. "Damon informed me a few days ago," Dimitri explained. Jasmine only glared at Dimitri with anger on her face.
Dimitri said, "It is not your fault for what they did to you. You did nothing to deserve it! No one deserves to be raped by anyone, including Strigoi. You are a survivor of that night. " Jasmine said, "Shut up! They heard a loud creaking of thunder outside the tower.
Jasmine shifted her weight and placed the electric guitar on the guitar stand. Dimitri told Jasmine to turn around and face him. Jasmine turns around and I can see the pain on her face. Dimitri said, "You have two options: deal with them head-on or run from them." The issue is that when you flee, your demons follow your shadow, and you will never outrun your shadow. So it is best to deal with your emotions head-on instead of trying to outrun something you can't. Jasmine said, "I have three years' head started unless you don't realize."
"I've already dealt with my feelings," Jasmine explained. It's how I deal with my emotions when I play my electric guitar. Then started conversing with someone I didn't recognize. I use music to cope with my would never stand until she had gone through it herself. Furthermore, that woman is insane.
Dimitri anticipated that this would take some time. Even if it took all this time, he was determined to make Jasmine see reason.