Title: Disciple and Deity (Part 4)
Fandom: Vampire Academy
Prompt: Apotheosis
Warnings: Angst
Rating: K
Summary: A collection of goddesses through the eyes of men.
A/N: this is from a set of drabbles all about how men perceive those they love. Let the cheesiness ensue.
Vampire Academy – Rose/Dimitri
It had been so long since he had seen her, years really. It was obvious that the time had changed her. Her hair was shorter and she showed off her molnija marks proudly, declaring to the world that she had killed several Strigoi in service to Moroi. No matter how long it was, the sunlight glinted off it, making it a softer shade of brown and silky as ever. Her arms were more toned, if that were possible, and she radiated inner strength, wrought through hardship and determination. Events that had left deep scars, but had only made her steadier.
The most shocking of all the changes was the way she held herself, the way she looked at her surroundings. Rose was no longer a young girl who could kick ass and provide snarky comebacks. She was now wise enough to hold her tongue, to think before she spoke or acted, this made her remarks all the more humorous of cutting, depending on her intention.
This was not the Rose he knew, with raw talent and at real risk of harming herself. This Rose had gained the respect of guardians worldwide. This Rose would do what was necessary to do her job regardless of what it meant for her. This Rose was a complete stranger. Mysterious and powerful.
It was blasphemy to turn to the woman beside him, now that he could barely remember her face or name, and introduce her as his fiancé.