A/N: Thanks again for your reviews. In case you've missed it, the complete version of Culmination is up in my profile. What I'm looking forward to the most in Spirit Bound is of course, the inevitable showdown between Rose and Dimitri.

There is something quite gratifying in writing a character with bad, bad thoughts.

Disclaimer: Vampire Academy is not mine, but Richelle Mead's, as we all know.


Title: Arrival

Perspective: Mia Rinaldi

Summary: Lissa and Rose are back from their run-away stint, and not everyone is happy about it. Vampire Academy

All eyes were towards the door of the cafeteria. It was almost comical, the way everyone's eyes swiveled to where they were standing.

The dhampir girl smiled with an air of lazy confidence—I would have to admit I wouldn't be able to pull off that kind of attitude. Rose Hathaway, I knew her name was. Arrogant bitch.

And then there is Lissa Dragomir. Too bad those two years did nothing to lessen her looks. I hated her on principle. Hated her for being beautiful and royal and just perfect.. At least, everyone thought so.

I peeked at Aaron sitting beside me. God, he's staring at him with those puppy-eyes. Jerk.

I looked back to them as they made their way across the room. Just when I thought I was gaining some status around here, these two just had to pop out of God-knows-where they were hiding. For sure, they'll be the talk of the school for months.

Vasilissa Dragomir will never get back Aaron, and never win back her old status around here—I'll make sure of that.

They'll both regret they ever came back in St. Vladimir's.


A/N: And I quote Lincoln, "The best way to destroy an enemy is make him a friend." Just saying. :)

Love or hate Mia? Curious.