Author's Note: Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. I am a bit depressed at the moment so I have had trouble writing. Please stick with me. Soon I will be on new medication and it should help.
Author's Note 2: My mum has broken her pelvis and a couple of ribs and my nan had another stroke. I am doing my best to keep you all updated and the keep my nan and mum happy.
On another note: Happy New Year Everyone! Also I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!
Chapter 11: Family Reunion
Two days later…
Rose's POV
Outside waiting for the Belikov's. They should be here any minute. I hope Viktoria will talk to me first so I can make sure she doesn't say anything about my condition. That's when they arrive.
"Dimka", Olena says coming out of the car and hurrying to her son
The others are right behind her. Karolina with Paul (18), Zoya (11), Lazar (8),Lesya (4), Sonya with Rosa (10), Angelina (7), Eduard (5), Marya (2). Viktoria. Yeva comes out from behind them with Oskana and Mark.
"Это приятно видеть вас Rosa", Oskana says
(It's good to see you Rosa)
"Это хорошо увидеть вас скоро", I say
(It's good to see you too)
"Я знал, что ты вернешься", Yeva says
(I knew you would come back)
"So you kept telling me", I say in English smiling
"Вы никогда не должны ставить против меня", Yeva says
(You should never bet against me)
"I now Yeva you tell me that all the time", I say again in English, "Viktoria I need to speak to you"
"Of course", she says
I lead her a little away from the group.
"Не сказать несколько слов о моем состоянии", I whisper in Russian
(Don't say a word about my condition)
"Почему они не знают?" Viktoria asks
(Why don't they know?")
"Потому что сейчас не время", I say
(Because now is not the time)
"Изобразительное я никому не скажу", Viktoria replies
(Fine I won't tell anyone)
"спасибо", I say as Oskana and Mark approach as
(Thanks)
"Роза нам нужно поговорить в частном", Oskana says
(Rosa we need to talk in private)
"Of course", I say in English
I quickly turn to the Belikov's.
"I am going to take Oskana and Mark to my rooms. I will see you all later. We really must catch up", I say smiling
"Of course Rosa. We will see you later", Olena
Viktoria makes to follow us but I stop her.
"Go and spend time with your brother. I have move then enough Guardians to protect me here", I say to her
"Thanks Rosa", Viktoria says giving me a hug before going to join her family
I quickly lead Oskana and Mark to my rooms and I tell my Guardians to wait outside.
"Rosa we know what is wrong with you", Oskana says to me
"How do you know?" I ask
"Viktoria came to me worried about you. I don't know how to fix your problem. But do you want me to place spirit into your charms?" Oskana says
"That would be great. You're stronger than most spirit users", I say sitting on the bed before handing over my ring and necklace
"There you go it's all done", Oskana says handing me the necklace and the ring back.
Then leaning heavily on Mark.
"Thanks. But can you please not tell anyone", I say
"Ok. But I think that is a bad idea", Oskana says
"It is Rose. You need to tell them. Maybe they can think of a way to help you", Mark adds
"Not until after the war. Then I will tell them. Not before", I say sternly
"All right Rosa. We won't tell a soul", Oskana says
"Thanks", I say, "We better get back. Before they wonder where we have gotten too"
Adrian's POV
We are all outside waiting for the Belikov's. I can tell Rose is edgy about something. But I can't get into her mind to find out what. She has been keeping me out for years with success. I have to find a way to get in her mind. Soon the Belikov's are here.
"Это приятно видеть вас Rosa", Oskana says
(It's good to see you Rosa)
"Это хорошо увидеть вас скоро", Rose says
(It's good to see you too)
"Я знал, что ты вернешься", Yeva says
(I knew you would come back)
"So you kept telling me", Rosa says in English smiling
"Вы никогда не должны ставить против меня", Yeva says
(You should never bet against me)
"I now Yeva you tell me that all the time", Rose says again in English, "Viktoria I need to speak to you"
"Of course", Viktoria says going over to Rose
They walk a little away from the group and behind to talk in whispers.
"Dimka why haven't you visited us?" Olena says to her son
"I am sorry mum. I have been very busy", Dimitri replies
"I am going to take Oskana and Mark to my rooms. I will see you all later. We really must catch up", Rose says coming over to us
"Of course Rosa. We will see you later", Olena says
Viktoria makes to follow Rose but Rose stops her.
"Go and spend time with your brother. I have move then enough Guardians to protect me here", Rose says
"Thanks Rosa", Viktoria says giving me a hug before going to join us, "Dimitri I have missed you"
"I have missed you all too. Why don't we go inside?" Dimitri suggests
"We can use my rooms", I offer
"Your majesty", Olena says
"For today it is just Adrian", I say smiling at her
"Ok Adrian lets go to your rooms", Olena says
I quickly lead the way to my rooms. We talk for about an hour before Rose finally shows up smiling with Oskana and Mark. I can tell they are all hiding something. I will find out…
Dimitri's POV
"Do you still guard Princess Dragomir?" Sonya says
"Please call me Lissa", Lissa says smiling
"Yes I do", I reply smiling at my sister who I haven't seen in years, "Paul how are your training going into becoming a guardian?"
"There are going great Uncle Dimitri. Aunt Rosa teaches me all the time", Paul says
"Do you go to the Russian Academy?" I ask
"Yes and I love it there", Paul replies smiling, "This is my last year too. I am old enough to fight in this battle"
"I don't think so", Karolina says
"You know I'm old enough. Aunt Rosa will say the same thing she trained me personally. I am as good if not better than the others Guardians she bought here. Aunt Viktoria is fighting", Paul replies
"That's because she has a charge she needs to protect. You don't", Mum says
Paul gives up crossing his arms.
"Who are you?" I ask my new nieces and nephews
"This is Eduard who is 5, Marya who is 2 and Karolina's, Lesya who is 4 and she is mine", Sonya says introducing them
"Kids this is your Uncle Dimitri", Karolina says
That's when Rosa enters the room quickly followed by Mark and Oksana.
"How is everything on here?" she asks smiling
"Aunt Rosa!" all the kids say running to hug her
She laughs and hugs them back. She looks around to see her is here and she looks at Paul.
Paul was still angry that we won't let him fight.
"Paul what is wrong?" she asks catching his anger.
"They won't let me fight even though I am 18 and have graduated. And now I am doing extra training. You trained me Aunt Rosa. You know how good I am. Please convince them to let me fight", Paul begs
Rose looks at all of us and raises an eyebrow.
"Please Aunt Rosa", Paul begs
Rose thinks hard for a minute before grinning.
"Paul what if I can give you a charge to protect? Will you guard that person with your life? Will you go with them and protect them?" Rosa asks
"Yes. It is my duty", Paul replies
"Well then your new assignment is Rosie Alexa Dragomir", Rose says, "Daughter of Lord Christian Ozera and Princess Vasilisa Dragomir. You need to take her to safety at the academy in Russia. Do you accept your assignment?"
Paul thinks hard for a minute before replying, "Yes. I will protect her with my life"
"That's settled then you leave with Rosie in one week time", Rose says
Karolina was giving her a thankful look.
"Rosa we have missed you", she says getting up and hugging Rose tightly, "Thanks", she whisperers
"Let me have my turn Karolina", Sonya says getting up
Karolina moves out of the way and Sonya goes to hug Rose.
"I am so glad you came back. Grandmother knew you would", Sonya says
"Of course she did", Rose says rolling her eyes
"It was funny you saying it was never going to happen", Viktoria says grinning
"Never bet against me", Grandmother says
"Mum leave her alone. How are you Rose you look a little bit pale", mum says going up to her and giving her a hug
"I am fine Oslana. I am Moroi after all. All I need is a little blood. I will go out tomorrow and get some. Viktoria that means you are on duty", Rose says talking to my sister
"Of course", she replies
"You know she is a Moroi?" I ask my family
"Yes she told us 6 years ago", mum replies
I frown. So do the others. Why didn't she tell us sooner?
"Comrade are you ok?" my Rosa asks coming over and hugging me
"I am alright love. Don't worry about me", I say hugging her
"Are you too together?" Karolina asks
"Yes. We are", I say smiling
"Finally!" they all say
"About time", Viktoria mutters
"I think it is getting late. If I am going out tomorrow to get some blood I need some sleep. I better head back to my rooms. Guardian Belikov I expect you tomorrow and 9", Rose says getting up off my and looking at my sister
"Of course my lady", she replies her eyes twinkling
"When does my assignment start?" Paul asks
"Tomorrow as well. Make sure you protect her", Rose says
"I will. I promise", Paul replies
Rose smiles and quickly leaves the room. Soon my family leave to their rooms. Today has been a long day…
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Author's Note 2: I am probably having major surgrey in the next month. So an update will probably be a bit slow. Sorry and please hang in there with me.