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Previously on The New Badass

Just when I felt calm and peaceful, just behind me, a deep voice with a Russian accent called out, "Rose".

Rose POV

As soon as Dimitri called me, another voice shouted "Miss Hathaway!" I turned to see my Russian God and not far behind him, Stan. Dimitri was giving me a pleading look while Stan was outraged. "What do you think you are doing? Don't you know its past curfew time? "Stan shouted at the top of his voice. Oh for God sake, shut the hell up. "Guardian Alto, Guardian Belikov, I am sorry." Dimitri was shocked and Stan looked as if he has been struck by lightning. Well, Dimitri because I never addressed him by his formal name, and Stan because I didn't argue with him, which was the first time I guess. "So? What's her punishment? "Stan asked Dimitri, excited at the fact that my mentor was going to punish me in front of him. Sick Bastard. "Well Rose, tomorrow you have to run 10 more laps than your usual 40 during your training" Dimitri said, but this time his guardian mask was put on. Stan was grinning like a Cheshire cat."You are lucky to have Belikov as your mentor. He is letting you off easy." It was the last thing Stan said before I turned and walked towards my room. Oh Stan, you are going to suffer for this. And remember, payback is a bitch.

Dimitri POV

Today's day can be counted as one of the worst in my whole life, and my life is not so short. I woke up in high spirits, today was our second anniversary. I may not be good at expressing my emotions, but this day was important for Roza and me. And I was sure Roza would think I have been possessed by someone if I started behaving like actors in cheesy romantic movies. I showered early and was about to leave my room when I received a message from Alberta.

Report immediately to Headmistress Kirova's office. It's an emergency. Meeting in five minutes.

Shit. Today, of all days? But she said it's an emergency. Immediately two things popped up in my mind. Strigoi attack or Rose had pulled yet another prank. Both things which I didn't want to face today. Little did I know it was something even worse.

Anyways, hoping that the meeting will be a short one, I moved towards Headmistress's office. There I saw only the Guardians taking classes of senior novices were present. What the hell is going on? I took my position and after Stan and Alberta arrived, the meeting started.

"You all must have heard about the strigoi attack on St. Basil's. " Kirova said. Yes. The attack on St. Basil's was a very heart wrenching incident. More than 500 strigoi had attacked. Heavy casualties had taken place. A part of the school building had been destroyed. I was trained at St. Basil's, so I felt really bad when I heard the news. We all nodded in affirmation. "Well as you know, after this incident, we have lost a large number of Guardians. Classes have been suspended there, but they are worried about the senior novices. Guardian numbers have gone down, and they badly need the current batch of dhampirs to graduate with proper training."Kirova was going to add something else, but before that Stan interrupted her with a "So?" Kirova glared at him, and if looks could kill, Stan would have been dead that very second. But he picked up the clue and kept shut. Kirova glanced at all of us and continued "As I mentioned, the current batch of senior novices need to graduate as soon as possible with proper training. Queen Tatiana and Guardian's Council has decided that the novices will be sent to different academies for graduation." Poor kids. After the incident, they are going to face another emotionally disturbing situation. Separation from friends. "Only one novice is going to join us. Her elective subject will be culinary science." Then she looked up and said "Her name is Miss Victoria Belikov". I froze. My sister is going to be here. Life is so not fair.

"Classes will start in 15 minutes. Guardians please get ready for your classes." Kirova's voice brought me back in her office. "Guardian Belikov and Guardian Petrov, please stay back." After everyone moved out, she said, "Guardian Belikov, I know she is your sister, but I hope you will show no partiality towards her or favor her over other novices." "Absolutely ma'am. I want her to be a good Guardian, and partiality will take her nowhere. I won't disappoint you ma'am" "Also Belikov, you are going to mentor her alongside Miss Hathaway. She needs to cope up and adjust with the surroundings." I froze. Training her? It was so not good. I didn't want to, and trust me, my reasons are good enough. Rose. How will she react? Oh God. My life is going to be fucking hell.

Kirova had not yet finished. "Guardian Belikov, please go and pick her up. Her flight will arrive at 9." "B-But my classes?" I stuttered. "Your classes will be covered. Alberta, will you please arrange the molnija ceremony as soon as possible?" Molnija ceremony? I was confused. "You will be glad to know your sister has killed 2 strigoi during the attack. That is why I wanted you to train her. Victoria and Rose will be good for each other." Little did she know about the mess she had thrown me in.

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Also why do you think Dimitri doesn't want Victoria to come?

CLUE: It's not because of Rose.

The one who guesses correctly gets to choose Rose's Dress for an upcoming ball! (: