Hi!!!! First off, I would just like to thank everyone for reviewing and subscribing and stuff!! It makes me want to write more!! As promised, I made this chapter longer than the last, and it does drop a few bombs, so be ready for 'em! One quick question: Is anyone else marking down the days till Spirit Bound, cause I know I am. I already pre-ordered the book too! Okay, so, that is it, so go and read on!

~Rose

Queen Tatiana led me and Scott to a nearby sitting area. It was crowded with Moroi and Guardians alike. Black leather couches lined the walls and small two-person tables sat in the middle of the room. She told me and Scott to sit and get to know each better all while giving me a death glare. I would've returned with one of my own, but I know better than to do that.

Lissa mouthed me a sorry and walked away with the Queen. That bitch. She could've at least told me were she was taking Lissa. I AM her Guardian after all.

Scott sat down at one of the two-person tables and I followed. He seemed very graceful when he walked, almost gliding on the floor. He must be a great fighter, with that grace and balance. I sat down across from him and looked around. The white walls weren't very entertaining so I turn back towards Scott. We just starred at each other for a while until he emitted a small chuckle.

"What is so funny?" I asked defensively.

Scott stopped laughing, "Nothing. I'm sorry, it was just really awkward."

I nodded and let a small smile play on my lips, "Yeah, it was pretty awkward. Well, let's start off with getting to know each other. How old are you?"

"I am 22. And I know you are 18," Scott started to fiddle with his fingers and looked… nervous?

"Yep, well, is this your first Guarding duty?" As soon as the question left my mouth Scott's face darkened.

"No," He said with venom in his voice, "I used to guard Angelina Badica. She is 19, soon to be turning 20," His voice turned wistful as he said her name. I think I knew what was up, but before I could ask for him to continue he already started himself, "She was a wonderful girl, full of life and joy. Angelina could make the sun shine on the darkest of days."

"You don't have to continue," I told him. I could understand his feelings for Angelina; it was like what I felt for Dimitri.

"It's okay; I feel like I need to," He looked into my eyes and started again, "I fell for Angelina. I fell hard. I loved her more than I had ever loved anybody, and it was the same for her. Every chance we got we would try to be together, and one day we got caught. We got caught by her bastard father of all people," His face contorted to anger and rage,"I was Angelina's Guardian for 2 years, but after her father found us together he sent me to the courts and made sure that I could never see her again. I swear, if I ever see that son of a bitch again I'll kill him. I would do anything to get Angelina back, anything."

I felt truly bad for Scott. He was taken away from the one he loved because of our society. I could relate to Scott, I knew what he felt, but I couldn't tell him that. I didn't agree with what he said about her father though, but who knows, maybe if I was in his situation I might feel the same way.

"So, that brings us to now. I haven't talked to or seen Angelina in months and now I am assigned to be Princess Vasilisa's Guardian…"

I hushed him. He didn't need to continue. I took his hand and squeezed it, letting him know that I understand. "Thank you, Rose," That was the last thing he said for the rest of our time together.

~~~THELASTSOMETHING~~~

For some reason after my time with Scott I was having a really bad craving. I needed a muffin, right then and there, or I would have to kill somebody. I told Scott, and after his laughing fit, we moved towards the little food court right by the lounge area we were in.

The food court area reminded me of the ones in malls with tables everywhere and random food franchises hidden in the deepest corners. I looked around and saw a small bakery filled with cakes, pies, and most importantly, muffins. I basically ran over there with Scott on my heels. The muffins smelt like Heaven, so I took two of the Jesus muffins.

"You want one?" I asked Scott before I went over to the register to pay.

"Uh, no, I'm good," He was looking at me with that one eyebrow raised face that Dimitri would always do. I rolled my eyes and strode off while eating my deliciously delectable muffin.

It was weird. I always thought that when I was a Guardian I wouldn't be able to do stuff like this. I always thought that all my time would be put towards Lissa and whatever she was doing, not getting muffins and hanging out with a friend. Lissa. Shit.

"We should go find where the Queen took Lissa," I told Scott. He nodded and went down a narrow hallway which I think was leading us to them.

I followed Scott down the hallway and looked at all the pictures on the walls. There were pictures of just paint splatters, some portraits, and even a few detailed scenes. One of the pictures made me stop in my tracks. It was encased with a golden frame of roses and stems connecting it all together. The painting itself was of a knight. The knight wore black armor and was holding an onyx sword. He was wearing one of those medieval helmets but brown eyes could still be seen through it.

Behind him seemed to be a damsel in distress. She was wearing a red dress, or was that blood? Either way, her long flowing dark hair held flowers in them, black roses to be exact. Her dark eyes showed worry and fear, but also determination and tears. I thought it was amazing how an artist could put so much emotion into one painting.

She seemed to be looking at the knight. The knight's eyes were filled with resentment, but the eyes still seemed to go off into the distance where a battle appeared to be going on. The knight needed to do his duty, for he loved the damsel, yet he needed to fulfill his quest to protect others, there by protecting the damsel in the end; even if it meant losing his life in the process. The knight seemed to truly love the damsel, even though what the knight felt in the painting could be a thousand things. I liked the paint, it was beautiful, it was meaningful, and it was about me.

Scott looked behind probably realizing I wasn't following. I didn't care, looking at this picture I felt sick; I needed to throw-up. I ran past Scott and into the nearest bathroom I could find. Trying to make as little noise as possible, I threw-up.

"Rose," I heard Scott knock on the door. I quickly flushed the toilet and went to go wash my face and gargle some water. I looked into the mirror above the sink and was surprised. My face looked flushed and sweaty. I must be sick, I thought to myself, Yeah, love sick. "Rose, I swear, if you don't answer me in 10 seconds I will break down this door and come in to get you!"

Not wanting to be carried out by Scott I exited the bathroom. "Whoa," He said taking a look at me, "What the hell? You were fine a few seconds ago. Is it that time of the month?"

I was about to laugh until I re-analyzed Scott's words. I haven't had my period for a few months. Actually I haven't had it since… holy shit. That is impossible, it can't happen. I brushed that thought away because I was right; it can't happen. This happened to Lissa once. She had sex with Aaron and hadn't had her period for a few months after that, so she thought she was pregnant, but it wasn't that. I forgot what exactly it was, but I know Lissa wasn't pregnant. And I am definitely not.

"Yeah," I laughed nervously at Scott who didn't seem to notice, "Let's go find Lissa." We headed down the hallway again, and it took everything inside me not to start hitting my head against a wall.

~~~THELASTSOMETHING~~~

Once I saw Lissa and Queen Bitch and put on my Guardian mask. I didn't want the Queen to be complaining about my casual attitude towards Lissa, my charge, so I sort of had to put on the mask. "Lissa," I said as I approached her. She smiled at me and nodded her head instead of the hug we would've done.

"Guardian Hathaway, I was just showing Vasilisa the new library wing dedicated to her and her family. I know you don't know much about libraries, but Vasilisa is very excited about it," It took all I had in me not to tackle the Queen right then and there. That bitch just basically called me stupid. How dare she say that, that idiotic little…

"Yes, I am very excited about it," Lissa looked at me with a face that said don't-do-anything-stupid-please. Scott just looked at the Queen with an incredulous face, not believing that she had just said that to me. The Queen didn't express anything, being the cold-hearted bitch that she is, but she did glance at me, the fire of hatred burning deep in her icy eyes. I wanted to slap her, but I knew better than to slap the Queen. The second I raise my hand, all the Guardians in the room would have me to the ground. I loved a good fight once in a while, but after today's events I wasn't really up for one.

"Very interesting. It is always good to see a family or person getting recognition when they deserve it. The Dragomirs have always been helpful to moroi and dhampir of all kinds. I think it has been a little too long for thanks to be given, but at least it is finally here," I gave my best bitch smile than turned to Lissa, "Are you ready to go?"

Lissa nodded her head and than shook the Queen's hand. The Queen whispered something into Lissa's ear and than turned off to walk on her own. Before she got to far she gave me one last look o hatred and stormed off to do her little bitchy queenly stuff. I started to walk with Lissa when Scott stopped us all of a sudden.

"I almost forgot to give this," He pulled out a small piece of paper. My heart basically exploded at that moment. I knew who it was from but it still shocked me every time I got a letter from him. Scott put it in my hand and waited for me to read it. Lissa was starring at me, knowing exactly what this little piece of paper was. I took in a deep breath and opened the paper.

Dear Roza,

I am so proud of you. My love has finally graduated from St. Vladimir's Academy and is out in the real world. It really is a shame that I will have to kill you soon. But, like
I have said before, you are just too much of a threat. We cannot both be breathing on the same earth for both of us to survive.

Back to better news, I would like to give you a heads up: my spies are always watching. I know that little clue there will tear you apart trying to figure out who I have sent to watch you, and I believe it will be humorous to see how you react to it.

Countless times while contemplating how you should die I think of your eyes and how beautiful they are. I dream of looking into them as I kill you and also holding your hair in my hands. I'll hold you until you turn cold and lifeless, right until the point I know you are dead. When that happens, I will have no problem getting what I want; even though you are the thing I want most.

Please stay beautiful and deadly, Roza, until we meet again. Which will be very soon.

Love,

D

Reading the letter I wanted to throw-up again, but with Scott being there I couldn't. What was with all these death threats? Can't he just write a letter about something besides my death? Tears started to form in my eyes and I tried not to let them flow. "Who was it from?" Scott asked curious.

"No one you know," I said while trying to put a smile on my face. And trust me; it was really hard to smile while on the brink of tears. Scott seemed to ignore the subject seeing as how I reacted to the letter and moved down the hallway. I followed them, but one thought kept on submerging in my mind: Who was spying on me? Sadly, the answer to this question was one I thought wasn't even possible.

A spy? No! Who is it?? Well, I know :)) But I would still love to hear your guesses in the reviews! Oh, and, is Rose really preggers or am I just pretending with ya? Who knows... wait... I DO! I will try to update soon and please, everyone, review!!!

~Rose