Lissa's POV

"Princess, I'm sorry to disturb you but Ms. Kirova would like a word with you." the guardian turned and left.

I gave a sigh, this is just what I needed. But then again I doubt I would be in trouble, right? This is our graduation no one can get in trouble on their graduation.

Repeatedly those thoughts zoomed through my mind as I made my way down the quiet halls. Usually they would be bustling with students all rushing to get to their next class or just standing around talking with friends. Today was different though. All the seniors were in there room getting ready, the younger classes all taking their final exams or just sleeping in.

In some ways this silence was soothing, better than the usual noise coming from every direction.

As I continued pondering about things and walking I heard my name being called and footsteps running up from behind me. Slowly stopping and turning around I seen Christian coming towards me.

"hey Lissa" He gave me a quick peck on the lips that made me blush.

"Hey"

"I was just coming to see if u needed anything for graduation but u weren't in your room."

"yeah Ms. Kirova wants to see me." You could hear the nerves in my voice.

"huh, really? you know what about?"

"no, you don't think it could be anything bad, I would hate to be in trouble, I mean what if I did something and she won't let me graduate or.."

"Lissa relax it's probably nothing."He gave me a hug to help calm my nerves, this was definitely one of the reasons I loved him.

"thanks I'm sure your right, well I better go."

"alright well I'll see you late" With that he kissed me good bye and I continued my way towards Kirova's office.

Once at the door to her office I gave a slight knock.

"come in"

"you wanted to see me." I could feel my heart pounding inside my chest.

"ah yes, princess please take a seat." She gestured to the chair in front of her desk."So I'm sure that you are wondering why I have asked you to come to my office, well there is no need to worry you are not in any sort of trouble, that I am sure is what you thought."

I gave a slight nod.

"right well straight to the point, because of the recent events meaning the horrible incident with Guardian Belikov and then of course Rose both guardian's that would have been assigned to you are gone."

"yes I know" she really didn't have to point this out to me.

"yes well, if it is not clear to you why you are here than I will simply tell you.."

"I need new guardians."

"correct."

"Rose will come back you know."

"I have no doubt that she will, but I nor you know when that will ever be, so we need to assign you knew guardians, and being as you are the last in your family, protecting you is important. So from a request of the queen she recommended one of her personal guardians, Guardian Ivankof."

"who?" I had never heard his name before.

"he is a very well known guardian and is one of the best, so I am sure you will not object to having him and also you will be having one of the novices here after graduation, because of Ms. Hathaway's disappearance you will have Eddie, who seemed to work well with you during the field experience so I am assuming there will be no complaints."

I didn't, "so what will happen to him when rose comes back?"

"that will be decided then, so for now are you ok with your new Guardians??"

"yes, thank you." I gave a quick nod.

"that is all you may go back to your dorm now."

Rose's POV

The image of Lissa began to fade away along with everything else. So I was being replaced, I mean I know it was going to happen, but I guess I hadn't really given it that much thought. In some ways it hurt, but I couldn't think like that it's what's best for her right now. Once I return after my mission then everything will be right again.

I was walking through the small town now towards the local bus station. There was a small man at the ticket office with black, now graying hair. I purchased a ticket and waited for the bus to arrive. This was to be the last bus. This bus led to his hometown, I know he is there he has to be.

The bus arrived about a half hour later, I was the only passenger so I took a seat at the back. And tried to get a little rest I was going to need all my strength soon.

About an hour later the bus jolted to a stop waking me out of my sleep. Eyes still I little fuzzy I looked around, this wasn't my stop, I guess there's other towns along the way. Closing my eye again I heard the footsteps coming onto the bus and as they did a shot of nausea hit me and my eyes shot open.

Up ahead were two strigoi sitting in the middle of the bus.

WTF! Since when did fucking strigoi take the bus!!??

Hey guys, thanks for waiting so long for this next chapter I've been really busy with school and couldn't get this chap posted as soon as I wanted but here it is so I hope u liked it. Not the best I know but better ones will be coming when I have more time to write. Oh and thanks everyone for your awesome reviews! =D