Hmm, There IS A Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Recap: Bella's POV: "Cool," I said for lack of anything else to say. Then there was silence again as we made our way to the airport. We got out of the truck and got our stuff out. Then we headed into the building. Royal moroi court, here I come.

Chapter 10: Getting Settled In

Bella's POV:

"Attention all passengers! We are preparing to land-" one of the stewardesses started. Wow that flight flew by. Oh the irony! I have got to get out more! D mn it! I just did it again.

"Bella? You ready to go?" Dad asked.

"Yeah, oh I'm sorry. I was day dreaming a bit." I said and grabbed my carry-on and followed him to the baggage claim with Adrian on our heels. Dad and I got our things quickly, but apparently the airline lost Adrian's bags. Ha! I had a hard time not laughing while Adrian sulked as we got into the awaiting SUV that the Court sent to retrieve us.

"It's not funny Bella! Stop laughing already! My lawyers will make sure that the pathetic excuse for an airline be punished for losing my things!" He shouted at me after a few minutes of my quiet chuckles as we got closer to this Royal Court.

"I happen to find it hysterical!" I told him.

"Of course you would." He said and pulled out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his carry-on, the only things that survived the flight. I don't know how they didn't find them when we boarded. No matter how funny this situation is, we should be more concerned with how poor that airline was. I suppose Adrian will make sure his lawyers take care of it with all of the complaining and money he will spew at them. After Adrian had smoked three cigarettes we pulled up to the gates of court. Our driver rolled down his window and flashed his ID card to the other guard at the shack. They talked and a couple of other guards came and checked out our eyes through our open windows. Then they let us in. We were taken to the parking garage and were met by a few royal guards.

"Welcome," said an older lady holding a clipboard. "My name is Marianna; I am one of the queen's advisors. Her Majesty apologizes for not arriving here herself to greet the Swans and Mr. Ivashkov. Now if you two," she said pointing at dad and at me, "will come with me we will get you settled in the Swan Housing. Adrian I believe that you need no assistance around here." She said and tried to dismiss Adrian.

"No thank you Marianna. I think I'll tag along. Bella here wouldn't know what to do without me? Would ya Doll?" Adrian said and put an arm around my shoulders.

"I think with Marianna and my Dad here, so you can go." I said and pushed his arm off me.

"Aw, don't be like that sweet cheeks." Adrian said making me blush.

"Enough of this, Mr. Ivashkov please will you behave." Marianna exclaimed and started to walk towards the houses. "You are really putting us behind schedule. After you two are settled then the Queen has an informal dinner planned for The Swans and herself and a select few as a welcome to Court celebration. Mr. Ivashkov, you of course are one of the select few. And here we are the Swan house." She gestured. Wow! This is a big house! "I will leave you to get settled in and I will be back in promptly one hour to pick you up for dinner." She said then gave us each a key. Then she left with the four guards who dropped our suitcases on the front door. Dad and I picked up our suitcases, well what we could anyway, and opened the door to a lavish living room. A long navy blue sectional was curved towards the flat-screen. There were elegant French doors on the other side of the sectional.

"Wow," I said as I walked up the stairs. There was an entire wall above the TV full of family portraits. Up at the very top was Swan written in elegant hand writing. Dad was walking right behind me. He put his hand on my shoulder and pointed at one particular picture.

"That's us Bells, before we had to leave." He said. "Everyone else on this wall in a Swan, this is our family Bella." I was speechless. I had already deduced that these people were related to me but looking at them all it was just overwhelming. Some were adorning crowns and scepters, some were posing with a famous actor, and others were just in family portraits with the love shining in their eyes. These people looked like amazing people. The picture that he said was us was indeed very old. It looked like mom and dad were still in the hospital when this picture was taken. Dad didn't have any hair on his face, mom had hair plastered to her face and tired eyes, and then I looked to be no older than a week. "What do you think of it all so far?" he asked.

"I think it's great dad," I said and continued up stairs. "Which floor am I on dad? Is it this second floor or the top floor?"

"You are on the top floor. There are only three rooms up there and I figured that you would want some space so I am on this floor. It has I think five or six rooms," He told me.

"Aw, dad you didn't have to." I told him.

"You're my baby girl. I want you to have the best. So, of course I had to." He said and hugged me. I hugged him back. "I love you Bells," he said as we broke apart.

"I love you too dad," I said and went up to unpack. "See you before this dinner we have with the Queen." I told him.

"Go on and enjoy your new room," he said and headed on down the hallway to our left. I continued to trek up on the stairs and made my way to the closest door. It was on my right. I opened it up to a library! Cool! But I highly doubt this is my room. So I will check out this room later. I shut the door to temptation and opened the second door on the right and found the master bath. Oh my gosh! This bathroom is perfect. A shower that could fit four people comfortably, a Jacuzzi bathtub that was also huge, a marvelous sink with fully equipped cabinets behind the mirror, and other fabulous things. I walked back out and went to the last door that was on the left. This bedroom was amazing like the bathroom. A big king sized, four poster bed sat smack-dab in the middle of the room with a big blue, fluffy comforter and giant, blue pillows at the head of the bed. I put my two suitcases full of clothes on the bed and sat my carry-on bag on the nightstand underneath the window. I explored my new magnificent room before unpacking everything and throwing myself on my new bed. Oh my gosh it feels amazing! I am never leaving this bed ever! It is so big!

"Want some company?" I looked towards the door and saw Adrian leaning against the door frame.

"Nope," I said popping the 'p'. "I am enjoying my bed all by myself, thank you!" I said smirking at him.

"Too bad sweet cheeks!" He said and launched himself at my bed. I squealed trying to make sure I wasn't squashed underneath him. I wasn't very successful.

"Get off me you big lug!" I said and wiggled out from underneath him. He laughed and made himself comfortable. "You're insane." I stated and took notice of how close we are. I should move away.

"Maybe, but you love me anyway." He said and inched closer.

"Now whoever said that I did?" I questioned him.

"Your eyes said everything that I needed to know." He said.

"Like what?" I whispered and closed my eyes. His breath is tickling my face because he is so close now.

"Like how much you want me to kiss you right now." He said. Do I want him to kiss me? I opened my eyes to see him right there. Then he started to close the gap between our lips.

"Adrian! Bella! Are you two ready to go yet?" Dad yelled coming up the steps.

(AN: Hey peoples! How is everyone doing? I bet pretty mad since it has been a while since I updated last. Well, sorry I have been super busy! I graduated High School and have been so busy! I also have been trying to focus on my book. I am almost done. I can see the end. Sad, but also a good thing! I can't wait to get it published. I wonder if any of you guys would want to read it? I wish you guys will. Mostly because you guys like my writing so I'd hope you all will read it and share it when I get it published. I am so excited for my book and to start college this fall! It is going to be amazing. I hope you all liked this chapter! I also hope to see some reviews! Ilive on reviews people! My life is at stake! Save me! –jk. Anyway, I do not know Vampire Academy series or the Twilight series. I love you awesome readers! Hope to hear from you soon!)

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