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Chapter Six: Reunion

When we touched down in Baia, all the memories of my time here returned to my mind. I hoped Viktoria wasn't still mad at me. I really like Viktoria and I'd feel horrible if she still hated me.

Happiness was radiating from Dimitri. He was extremely pleased to be able to visit his family again. I was glad for him. He hasn't seen them for a few years so it will be quite the happy occasion.

When the cab we took stopped in front of the familiar house, Dimitri darted around the corner and I made my way up the walkway to the door. I took a deep breath and knocked. A few moments later, the door opened.

"Rose? ROSE!" Olena squealed and pulled me into a tight bear hug. "What are you doing here?" she asked.

"I'm so happy to see you Olena! I've come to tell you something. Is the whole family here?" I asked.

"Yes. I'll get everyone gathered in the living room. Come on in and make yourself comfortable." she replied. When Dimitri's sisters came down the stairs and saw me, the house was filled with squeals of delight. Even Viktoria was happy to see me so I guess she must've forgiven me!

Once we were all sitting in the living room, Olena asked "What did you come here to tell us Roza?".

"It's about Dimitri." I stated. The whole room was dead silent.

"Have you freed him?" asked Karolina in a small voice.

"Yes, but not in the way you think." I replied mysteriously.

"I don't understand." said Sonya.

"I guess I'll have to let you all see for yourselves." I got up and walked to the front door. I yelled, "Come in Dimitri! Hurry your butt up!"

At the sight of him coming through the door, everyone froze. It was as if time stopped in that very moment.

"Hello Mama, Grandmother, Sonya, Karolina and Viktoria." he said.

"Dimka?" asked Viktoria.

"Is that really you?" asked Olena.

"Yes. It really is me. Roza and her friend Lissa turned me back. I'm no longer a Strigoi. You can ask Rose what she did if you want." he replied.

"I knew you'd save Dimka." said Yeva. Olena walked over to me.

"I'm eternally grateful to you for saving our Dimka. We could never repay you for this." she said with tears running down her face.

"It was no problem Olena. There's nothing to repay. But I'm afraid that Dimitri and I aren't here just to visit." I admitted.

"What do you mean?" asked Viktoria.

"Dimitri will explain, won't you?" I said.

He nodded, and launched in to the story. "Well . . . Roza was framed for the murder of Queen Tatiana and she was going to be sentenced to death for something she didn't do. A few friends helped me break her out of the Court jail and we didn't know where else to go so we came here. Could we stay for a little while?" he asked.

"Well of course! What kind of mother would I be if I didn't let you? No matter the reason, you two are always welcome here." Olena replied.

"Thank you so much Olena!" I pulled her into a bone crushing hug. "You all believe I'm innocent don't you?" I asked.

"Of course!" they replied in unison.

"You may be incompetent but you're no murderer." replied Yeva.

"Thank you for believing in me. It means so much to me." I said.

"You're the best Mom ever. I love you." said Dimitri to his mother.

"I love you too Dimka." she replied.

"So . . . Who wants to go shopping with me? I need clothes." I asked.

"I have to stay with my children . . ." Karolina replied.

"I'm staying too." replied Sonya.

"I'll go with you Rose!" Viktoria piped up.

"Okay! Let's go then!" I said.