Hey you guys. This one was written over Thanksgiving Break. Hope you guys have a happy turkey day.

By the way I didn't write the headmasters name. Headmaster Anthony Drozdov.

Chapter 6: Queen bees and chapels

Previously: "Oh and I've arranged that you start your classes tomorrow. That will give you an entire day to pack. The meal times are in one of the papers I have given you. I hope you enjoy Madison's academy."

"I'm sure I will." I smiled at him one more time but when I closed the door it turned into a grimace.

I spent a lot of the time I had free unpacking. It turned out to take a lot more time than I had thought It would. I hung up a few photos I'd had of my friends back home. There were pictures of s at the ski resort during Christmas, another one had Lissa, Eddie, Adrian and I were all grinning in one of the classrooms.

I frowned when I saw the next one, it was of Dimitri and I. He had his arm around my shoulders and we were both grinning. The grin didn't reach Dimitri's eyes though. His eyes were guarded. I ripped that picture in half, separating him from me. A little dramatic I know, but after what I've been through in the last couple of months. I could definately be dramatic.

I looked at the clock beside my bed and saw that it was almost Dinner time. My stomach growled at the thought of it. I thought of walking out of my room the way I was but then I thought that If this school was anything like St. Vlads, then chances are that gossip has already spread around the fact that there was a new student.

Well then, why not give Madisons Academy something to talk about? I gave myself 40 minutes to shower and change and then I would head to the banquet hall.

I went full out. I showered and blow dried my hair so that it fell into wavy curls around my shoulders, I wore a red blouse and dark jeans, added a touch of eyeliner and my nazar and was out the door with my map.

I noticed that Anthony Drozdov(The headmaster) had marked all my classes and a few routes. I smiled and followed one of the routes to the cafeteria.

I was almost half way there when I finally passed someone. He was tall with green eyes and brown hair. He looked like a junior, a junior who was staring at me with wide eyes.

I raised an eyebrow and felt my mouth go into a smirk. I opened my mouth to say something but was interrupted.

", I trust that you have a hall pass." I turned and saw Anthony, who was giving the brunnette a stern look.

"I'm on my way back to class, Headmaster Drozdov." And with one last look at me he turned the corner. I looked back at Anthony.

"Hey." I smiled.

"Rose, I'm guessing you were heading toward the cafeteria?"

"Yeah, I'm following the map you gave me."

"Good, but you're going to be pretty early. Class doesn't end for another 15 minutes."

"Oh."

"How about I show you some of the places I didn't get to show you yesterday."

"Like?"

"Well, like the church, are you religious Rose?"

"Not particularly." I grimaced, we walked down the hallway, avoiding other students.

"Rose, can I ask you something?"

"Depends." I shrugged.

"Why did you stiffen yesterday when I mentioned your former mentor?" I stopped walking. My action surprised him and he turned quickly on his heel to face me and ended up a whole lot closer than he expected. I stood still and looked up at him.

His lips were only a few inches away from mine and I eyed them. I looked up and felt shivers go up my arm when I realized that he was staring at me too. I couldn't read his eyes. I felt a part of my mind say how wierd this was. What the hell was it with me and older men.

Suddenly he cleared his throat and took a step back. We were silent for a few moments, I knew that he felt something too I just wondered exactly what had we shared?

"Dimitri wasn't one of my favorite mentors." I said at last, not standing the silence.

"Is that all?"

"Pretty much." We started walking again. He lead me through big wooden doors and we entered a damn castle.

It had dark brown pews that were glistening from the light coming out of the stained glass windows and a few candles that were hanging on the wall.

"This is... pretty." I murmurred.

"Is that all you have to say? Pretty?" Anthony laughed. He ignored my glare and was just about to say something when the bell rang.

"Lunch time?" I asked him.

"Lunch time." He nodded and showed me the way to the banquet hall. Now the hall was full of students. A few of them seemed to notice me, and stared before whispering to their friends.

"It's right through there." He pointed to a hall. "I've got to go or I'll be late for my meeting."

"Okay, see you later."

"Good luck Rose."

"As If I need it." I told him and walked into the hall, It was smaller than the one at but It was a whole lot more royal-like with its deep green walls and creme floors and ceilings. I walked over to the line that was now building. I got a little annoyed as I saw more people staring.

"Hey, New girl." I heard a cocky voice say behind me. I turned to see a average looking dhampir with brown hair and grey eyes.

"This new girls name is Rose." I rolled my eyes.

"Hey Rose, I'm Nate." The smile on his face looked sincere, but I didn't trust his eyes that kept looking down at my chest. "So have you figured out a place to sit yet?"

"No, I was just going to b.s. it."

"Well then, how about I show you a little hospitality and invite you to my own table." We had reached the buffet table then, I grabbed a tray and started filling it up.

"Only if you quit staring at my chest." I said bluntly. Nate laughed unembarrassed.

"Deal." He opened his mouth to say something else but was cut off by a shrill voice calling out his name. Another Dhampir had come up, she had auburn colored hair with freckles across her cheek. She was gorgeous but seemed to be grimacing as she looked me over but then put a very fake smile on when she looked at Nate.

"Hey Cathy." Nate told her, "Whats up?"

"Just wondering who your new friend was." She eyed me again meanly. I gave her a look that clearly stated, 'Don't mess with me.'

"Cathy this is Rose. Rose, Cathy." Nate was oblivious to our glares.

"Oh, shes the new student?"

"Is there a problem with that?" I said, kind of wishing I had been born with the ability to raise one eyebrow.

"No, It's just that when Guardian Amarro, our weight training teacher, said that we would get an extreme fighter. I didn't really expect someone as... young as you. I'm the top fighter around here." I gave her a sweet smile.

"Not anymore, ginger." Nate, now seeing the competitiveness between us, laughed nervously and grabbed my arm.

"Well, I'll guess I'll see you later Cathy." He led me away.

"Bye Nate and I guess I'll seee you in combat tomorrow Rose." I gave her one last look.

"Yeah, I guess you will."

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