Hello everyone.

Ok, I didn't update on time and I'm truly sorry about that. I will try to be more punctual, so please bear with me for a bit.

On this chapter the plot thickens a little bit, and two characters are introduced (a little). This story takes place after Shadow Kiss with a different attack to the academy. But take into account it isn't one where Dimitri doesn't get attacked and everyone lives happy for ever.

Disclaimer: I don't own VA or associated franchises.

?POV

Jumping into the next tree I finally saw it.

Ah, St. Vladimir's academy, still a majestic sight as always. It contained so many memories and emotions…I hate it. A scowl formed on my face without announcement and I could feel my impatience and hate growing with each minute. My teacher notices my expression and puts a hand on my shoulder, aiming to calm me down. His eyes find mine and a silent conversation is made. He understood my anxiousness but knew that this was a lesson, he thought, I needed to learn.

His red ringed eyes, that would make everyone shake in fear, looked as calm and calculating as always; but they somehow sent a comforting wave through me, making me feel warm and calm. I felt my eyes mirroring his as the storm within my mind found its end.

"Soon young one, you will find your release, just be patient as rewards come to those who wait" he said.

I rolled my eyes but smirked at his old school advice. Putting my sight back into the academy, I saw excited students jumping around and chuckled at their foolishness. They wouldn't know what hit them.

Rose POV

Opening my eyes was hard. The knowledge that I would wake up in the basement was horrifying, but I did anyway. The sight that greeted me was the same as last time. Eddie couldn't keep himself awake for more than hour, so seeing him slumped on his chair, no matter how sad it was, didn't surprise me. Mason was currently having a glaring match with one of our captors, but it was obvious the guy wasn't interested in any way. Mia and Christian…well that was another thing entirely. They looked gaunt, their faces paler than usual and their eyes looked haunted. I was, but I could even begin to imagine how they must have felt at the moment.

I heard the door opening and quickly looked away. I already knew what would happen but it never made it easier. Isaiah sauntered over to Eddie and drank from him, but what surprised me was his lack of mockery.

But then the scene change to a cold damp cave, but Isaiah was still there, his eyes shining with cold unaltered cruelty.

He looked far more serious and just then I noticed the lack of Elena. In her place were two buff strigoi, clearly dhampirs before the "awakening" as Isaiah put it. What surprised me is that they came for Christian and I , breaking our cuffs and yanking us up, all while putting a new pair to ensure we didn't escape.

We were then taken to another tunnel, only this one had two chairs. Attached to the cold stone floor, with restrains on the arms, they didn't look so good.

Neither of us could put a fight when we were strapped in, and a woozy feeling came over me.

"Now children it's time we have a little talk" he said, addressing us with a cold tone and manner.

"But…"

"ROSEMARIE HATHAWAY, WAKE UP"

I screamed as my covers were taken away from me. I opened my eyes and saw Dimitri smirking smugly at me from above. Just like yesterday.

"FLASHBACK"

"Haven't you ever heard of knocking, Comrade?" I hissed, glaring at all of his god-like glory. Lately he has been waking me up every day to "ensure I get to practice early".

"You have to get up its 6:30 already" he said, all my complains ignored, guiding me to the shower.

"Fuck you Belikov" I said while I closed the door, hearing his rich laughter through the door.

The water fell on my skin, waking up from the sleep stupor I was in.

After a while I got out of the shower and got dressed. Since it was announcement morning I didn't have to train.

Dimitri was waiting for me outside and we went together to the Gym were all the student body was waiting for Kirova.

"Rose, Guardian Belikov over here" Lissa said, waving from her spot next to Christian. I made a point by sitting in between them, laughing at their protests.

Eddie and Mia sat next to Dimitri and Adrian next to Christian; they had been getting along for a while, completing the group.

Everyone quieted down when Kirova entered, going straight for the podium. No matter how much time passes, she still looks like a vulture to me.

"WELCOME", Kirova shouted to the students, "TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEGINGING OF SPIRIT WEEK!"

Almost everybody cheered at the statement, but I really couldn't. Lately the academy seems bleak and grey. Everybody was acting as if the attack never happened …as if the cave never happened and…as if the clearing never happened. The clearing had left me and many others marked and somehow I knew it would bring problems on the near future. So yeah, I really couldn't be that excited for this "let's forget everything" scam.

"DURING THIS WEEK", she continued, "EACH DAY WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT TOPIC AND THE MOST SPIRIT FILLED MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS WOULD BE PRIZED WITH A VACATION WITH SIX OF THEIR FRIENDS TO THE PLACE OF THEIR CHOICE FOR TWO WEEKS."

I have to give credit to Kirova, that was too good and offer to reject, all students would be excited by this and would give less attention to outside problems…cute.

Looking to my left I could see that Chris and Adrian were just as excited as I was, probably having arrived to the same conclusions as I did. Sharing a knowing look with Chris I turned again to "listen" to Kirova.

We knew this was trouble, and we weren't going to play nice against the guardians. Not as long as we remembered.

"END FLASHBACK"

I got up and put my normal clothes, which were dark skinny jeans and a red tank top. I wasn't going to humor Kirova by playing their little game. But looking at Dimitri, I could help but to laugh. He looked ridiculous and obviously he had gone to Guardian Pernenko for advice on his makeup, it was awful.

"Come on Demetria we have to go and meet your girlfriends on the quad." I said, laughing all the way out of the door, Dimitri's glare following me all the way. He may be my boyfriend, but he still should have seen it coming.

Halfway to the quad I decided to go for Adrian since I doubted he would want to wake up, let alone go out of his room. But if I was going to suffer through this, so was he. I told Dimitri go on and headed to the guest housing.

Next to Adrian's door I found Christian, who apparently had been waiting for me to wake up Adrian, playing on his phone. He was dressed in black jeans, and the always present black shirt.

Detaching himself from the wall he nodded at me, pocketing his phone.

"You ready to deal with the Drama Queen?" he said, smirking.

"Always" I said, returning the gesture.

We barged in, yelling, and later laughed as well at Adrian's angry screams.

"Get out" he yelled angrily.

"Get dressed" we yelled back.

He threw pillows at us and then went to the bathroom, coming out 40 minutes later with an emerald green button-down, dark washed jeans and black shoes. I never thought somebody could last more than Liss when it came to getting ready, but apparently I was far from right.

"Happy now?" he said looking annoyed.

"No" Christian said, waltzing out of the room. I smirked and went after him, hearing Adrian grumbling behind me.

No one's POV

As they headed to the quad a comfortable silence felt between all of them. After all, they all were caught in their own thoughts.

After a while they reached the quad, watching from afar as their friends made fools out of themselves.

"Hey guys" Mia said "come over here!"

Lissa's POV

I couldn't help but to feel disappointed. Rose and the guys were dressed normally as if it was another school day. Something was wrong with them, but I couldn't tell what.

Mia was currently interrogating them on why they didn't dress up, but they rebuffed every attempt.

But I didn't matter so much now, this was a fun day and if they won't participate…fine. This is the perfect opportunity to have fun and leave the late events behind.

Decided on that, I would make it the best week ever.

"Mia leave them alone, if they want to be like that, let them" I said "Let's have fun with this" .After that I grabbed her arm and guided everyone to get breakfast.

Eddie's POV

The cafeteria was packed so finding a table was a miracle. We were all eating when Stan made his entrance. Every novice started laughing and honestly, it was obvious to see why. He had on a frilly pink dress with fishnet leggings and white pumps.

His faced was caked in makeup and the wig he was wearing was a bright orange. He was grabbing Alberta for support, and you could see she was trying hard not to laugh as well.

Every person with a phone started snapping pictures while he started screaming at everyone to put them away. But by now it was too late. Tomorrow the pictures would be all over the place.

Lame ending of chapter is really lame.

Well anyway, once again Im sorry for not updating on time but ideas wouldn't come to me.

Critics are always welcome and reviews even more.

Please tell me if I'm getting the characters right or if I can make it better.

Have a good day. :D