Chapter 8: Questions
Rose's POV
"It is not anyone's fault", I say coming out of the shadows
They all jump and gasp. This is going to be fun.
"What are you doing here?" Adrian asks shocked
"What does it look like?" I ask amused I really like doing this to him. It is quite funny.
"Lady Ivashkov", Lissa says softly
I tilt my head. This is going to be hard. I can feel her pain.
"It is Rose it private Liss", I say using her nickname
Lissa looks at me. I nod my head and open up my arms to her.
"Come here", I say knowing she needed a hug
Lissa runs towards me and throws her arms around my neck and begins crying. I wrap my arms around her tightly. And try to comfort her.
"I have missed you. I am so sorry", Lissa sobs
"Shh. It is not your fault. I never blamed you. I have missed you too Liss. I am really glad to be home", I say my Russian accent coming through
Lissa laughs, "It is going to take some time to get used to your Russian accent"
I laugh too, "That is not the only thing you have to get used too"
Knowing full well that I should tell them my secret.
"What do you mean?" Lissa asks
"I will tell you soon. But let me great everyone first", I say letting Lissa go
Everyone but Dimitri goes up and hugs me and welcomes me back. I notice Dimitri standing back. I know he is feeling guilty. He should but I forgave him years ago. It is time he learnt that.
"Come on Comrade aren't you going to come and give me a hug?" I ask smiling
He looks at me confused.
"Really aren't you mad at me?" he asks
"No. I know you still love me and I know how much you have hurt these past ten years. I love you Dimitri. I have always loved you and I will always love you", I declare looking him in the eyes so he knows that I am telling the truth
Dimitri runs to me and picks me up and spins me around and kisses my lips. I kiss him back. Silently telling him how much I love him
"I truly am sorry", he says pulling away
"I know. Trust me I know", I reply supressing the wince at what I have saw the last ten years
"You know we can't do this in public. We are both Dhampir's", Dimitri says
Adrian and I laugh. They are about to find out how wrong they are.
"What is so funny?" Mum asks
"I think it is time I tell you", I say this is going to change the way they look at me
"Rose are you sure?" Adrian asks me looking at me shocked
"Yes. It is time for me to reveal my secret", I say running a hand through my hair
"What are you talking about?" Abe asks
The best way to tell them is to show them. I smile a full smile revealing my fangs. Everyone gasps and takes a step away from me. That's what I expected.
"How?" Lissa stutters looking at me shocked
"I am three quarters Moroi and only one quarter Dhampir", I reveal finally telling me secret
"How?" Mum asks shocked trying to figure out how
I sigh, "Abe is not my father. Adrian's dad is. Adrian is my brother"
They all go into shock. I sigh and take a seat next to Adrian. And what for the questions to begin.
"How is that possible?" Mum asks
"I am sure you know more than me", I say sarcastically
"Does he know?" Mum asks
"Nope. Couldn't you tell be the welcome I got from him", I say rolling my eyes
"How long how you known?" Mum asks
"That Adrian's dad is my dad. Since I ran away from the academy. That I am more Moroi then Dhampir all my life", I reply
"Why didn't you tell us?" Lissa asks
"It at the time was best kept a secret. Imagine what this secret will do when it gets out. I was trained as a Guardian. When I am Moroi. This is going to cause a mess", I say
"Do you drink blood?" Eddie asks
"Yes. I don't need it as often as a whole Moroi", I reply
"By the way sis when was the last time you feed?" Adrian asks me
"9 days ago when I left Russia. I will need to eat soon", I say
"Should I bring you a feeder?" he asks
"Na. I will take my Guardians and go to the local town. Don't need to cause trouble with your feeders", I say
"Do you wield an element?" Abe asks interested
"Yes" I reply
"What is it?" Christian asks
"Spirit", I reply grinning
They all gasp.
"You're a spirit user?" Lissa asks shocked
"Yep", I reply with a grin
"What can you do with Spirit?" Dimitri asks
"I can heal, dream walk, aura seeing, mind-reading and other stuff that I won't say yet", I reply still keeping some secrets
"How do you deal with the effects of Spirit?" Lissa asks
"Adrian has made charms for me. And I rarely use Spirit so it doesn't matter", I reply
"What have you been doing all these years?" Mum asks
"I am the head Guardian of the Russian Academy. I am in charge of the Guardians and the training of new Guardians", I reply
"Do they know?" Abe asks
"Yes. They know my secrets. Even better then you do", I reply
That puzzles them but I am not telling them more.
"Why didn't we see you when we visited 4 years ago?" Dimitri asks
"Yeh we meet head Guardian Tasha Slovak", Eddie adds
Adrian and I grin
"Tasha and I are the same person. I was hidden with Spirit charms when you arrived. As far as you were concerned I was Tasha Slovak", I say grinning
They all groan.
"It is so clear now", Mum comments
"I bet", I say drily thinking about all the hints I gave them
"Why didn't you tell us then?" Lissa asks
"Because I wasn't ready to face my past yet. I know the things you said you didn't mean. But it doesn't change the fact I wasn't ready to deal with you all yet", I explain
"How many Strogoi have you killed?" Eddie asks
"Too many to count", I reply
"Can we see your tattoos?" Eddie asks
I grin and with my hand I move my hair out of the way and turn my neck to them. I hear them all gasp.
"You have a couple of new ones", Adrian comments not at all surprised
I let go of my hair and turn towards them.
"What are those sun tattoos?" Mum asks
"Those are battle marks. I have 7 of those. All my tattoos are small", I reply
"With the way you fight I am not surprised", Dimitri comments, "You are better than what you were ten years ago"
"I don't let my emotions real me anymore. I have a much better control of my temper", I say
"I'd say", Adrian mutters
"You didn't go off at Lord Ivashkov", Mum comments
"That was hard. But I expected a little bit of commotion when I revealed myself. Why do you think my Guardians are so tense?" I ask amused
"We thought nothing off it. Why do you have Guardians?" Abe asks
"Because she is the Lady of the house of Ivashkov and she has Strogoi out for her blood. I told her to take the Guardians. I think they offed anyway. Didn't they?" Adrian asks me
"They did off. And I must admit that I am grateful that they are there", I admit
"Well hell must have frozen over. I didn't think you would admit it", Adrian says
I shrug and don't reply. I can't tell Adrian the reason why. Not yet. After the battle yes. Not before. Suddenly there is a knock at the door.
"Yes?" Adrian calls
"Your Majesty is Lady Ivashkov there?" a voice I recognise as Sonya asks
"I am here Sonya what can I do for you?" I ask as she comes in
"You are needed in the Gym. Several of our Guardians are fighting. We need you to stop it before it escalates", Sonya replies
"Those idiots. I told everyone to behave", I say getting up
"Well I guess they didn't listen" Sonya comments
"I am afraid I have to go. I will see you all later?" I ask
"Of course. I have court tomorrow", Adrian replies
"Well I will join you" I say as I leave the room before they can comment
"I thought I might rescue you", Sonya comments
"Thanks. It was starting to get into dangerous territory", I reply
I sigh tomorrow is going to be a long day…
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