Hello ma peeps! Thank u so much for the reviews! I got like 10 or 13. Still pretty low for my average reviews, but thanks for trying! I've decided to update because, well, I'm have been a butt-head to u guys with not updating as often. :) I enjoyed writing this chapter, it was fun and Rose gets in a quiet a debate...ha.

Oh YES! I've decided that I WILL make a sequel for this story. I think I'll try to UD all three stories at the same time, even tho it might b kinda hard. The sequel is called either: Struck By The Depths of Fate or Small World, Huh?. Tell we which one you like better or if you have a better one, please tell me! Kay, c u guys down there! :)

That night, we slept didn't sleep in our rooms, but in the cabin. We didn't have sex, because Dimitri was afraid to hurt the baby. So we had to settle for a heated make out session instead. So far, everything looked the same. The shelves and headboard of he bed were filled with dust, which meant that nobody had come in for a while. CC wanted to sleep with her Uncle Adri and Auntie 'Leyna, so we let her. Adrian and Aleyna adored CC, and CC loved them. Aleyna was going to take her, Katherine, and Andre out with them the next day. I slept in the next morning and woke up around lunchtime. Dimitri cooked us up a quick breakfast, consisting of eggs, bacon, and orange juice, then we set off to meet with Christian and Lissa.

"Hey guys.", I greeted.

"Hey.", Lissa said, linking her arm through mine. "So I just found out that a guardian meeting is being held in fifteen minutes. Alberta told me to tell you and Dimitri."

I raised my eyebrows at her. "What do you think it's about?"

"I don't know. I think it's something about how they're going to change the age law for guardians."

"By how much?", I asked slowly.

"They think sixteen will be an eligible year.", Christian butt in. "Some crap about how we need protection and all."

"That's horrible!", I roared. "Sixteen year olds will die fighting! They won't be ready!" Then I turned to Dimitri, my eyes fuming. "What are we going to do?"

"Calm down, Roza.", he soothed, placing a hand on my hip. "I have to agree with you, this is rather stupid of the Royal Council to think this. This is probably why we're having the meeting."

I tensed. "Lissa, you're going to be the Queen, don't you have a say in this?"

She shrugged. "I can't be sure, Rose. I guess I could attend the meeting, if they'll let me."

"Hell yeah they'll let you in!", I seethed, my eyes widening. "They better."

"Whoa, Rosie's angry.", Christian teased.

I glared at him annoyingly and he shrunk back. Then I glanced at Lissa and Dimitri. "Come on, let's go. I wanna get there early."

They obeyed and started walking towards the conference rooms. Christian just came along because he wanted to, and I was perfectly okay with it as long as he didn't mess anything up. Then conference building was filled with guardians. Probably the most I've seen. I saw a few people I know, but the majority of them were people I didn't know existed. Someone tapped me on the shoulder and I turned around to meet my mother's face.

"Mom!", I said in surprise. I hadn't expected her to be here, but then again possibly all the guardians in the world were here.

"Rose.", she wearied. "Glad your here instead of playing house."

"Thanks a lot, mom.", I mumbled. "But when I heard about all of this I knew I had to come. What the hell is wrong with Tatiana?"

"Queen Tatiana.", she corrected. "And I'm sure she had her reasons."

I stared at her. Was she actually thinking that this law was alright? For sixteen year olds to go out into the free world and have themselves killed.

"Are you crazy?", I hadn't known the words had come out of my mouth until after they left.

"Excuse me?", my mother blurted out.

"Do you really think that sixteen is an appropriate age? They don't even learn how to stake a Strigoi when they're sixteen!", I enraged, my arms flinging out from beside me.

"Well now they will.", Janine reasoned. "And if it were for the Moroi protection, then I'm all for it."

"I feel ashamed to be your daughter.", I hissed. "Would you let me go if I was that young? Killing Strigoi when I'm not even brave enough to face them? This will be terror for them, Janine Hathaway! Are you blind or something?"

I felt a warm arm wrap around my waist and someone's warm breath beside my ear.

"Rose.", Dimitri comforted. "There are a lot of dhampirs here who think the same things as Janine. So there's no point in arguing with each one. Lissa will try to make them see things more clearly."

I breathed out a sigh of frustration and locked eyes with my mother. "I hope that you'll feel sorry after hundreds of guardians die at a young age." Then, I walked away with Dimitri on my tail. I wasn't in the mood to talk to anybody. I was furious. I was mad. I wanted to punch something. I went to the nearest wall of the gym and punched it so hard that it went through, leaving a big black hole. I may be pregnant, but I still got it. Some guardians around me looked at me with weird expressions. I made a face at them and leaned back into the wall, exhausted. I wanted to just go up to them and say, "Yes, I punched a wall. And I liked it."

Dimitri came up to me and just looked at me like he wanted to put his arms around me and tell me everything would be alright. But he knew better. If he had done that, I would have pulled away and throw a fit again. I was in a cranky mood, would else would I do?

"Excuse me.", I heard Lissa's voice over the microphone. Everyone was quiet and turned to look at her. "I know I'm just nineteen years old, but I'm in line for the throne after Queen Tatiana, which means I have a big say in this."

I loved this side of Lissa. She seemed all sweet when she was with us, like she wouldn't hurt an ant, but right now, she was in demand. Just like a queen would be.

"And I think I speak for most of the guardians in this room, saying that this law can NOT be passed.", she continued. "With all due respect, Moroi could fight for themselves, too, you know. My husband Christian over here and my best friend Rose Belikov fought an entire army of Strigoi. So we don't need anymore guardians then we already have. Especially sixteen year olds who haven't matured yet."

"But all we want to do is protect you.", someone from the crowd shouted out.

"That's the thing.", Lissa consoled. "When I become Queen, I want Moroi and dhampirs to be treated fairly amongst ourselves. Instead of all you guardians being treated like slaves. I want an equal environment."

"What if there's a Strigoi attack, and there's not enough guardians?", my mother asked out loud. Right now, I just wanted to go up to her and slap her.

Lissa shrugged. "We'll think about that when we get there. I'm sure when I get back to Court, we'll have a Council meeting, and I'll talk it out with the rest of the Royal families. Seriously, think about risking your children's lives. Eighteen is an age where they become adults, so then they could finally understand the responsibilities they have to do. And if we decrease the age to sixteen, they won't know as much and the Moroi race will be killed more. There's different ways to look at this. And why sixteen? Why not twelve or seven if you want more guardians?"

She said the last part with a hint of sarcasm. I cracked a smile. Lissa was good at debating, no wonder she wanted to be a lawyer in kindergarten.

"So please, hang on there and you'll all be informed in a few weeks.", Lissa finished. She sounded like a true queen, standing up straight with her chin held high like she was proud. She stepped back from the mic an grabbed Christian's arm, pulling him off stage and to where Dimitri and I were standing. I ran up to her and gave her a hug.

"You were awesome, Lissa. Thank you.", I acknowledged.

"That felt really good.", she laughed. "But I'm glad that's over with."

I chuckled with her until I felt a stabbing pain in my stomach. Ugh, contractions. I waited for it to pass, and it did, but not as shortly as before.

"Are you okay, Rose?", Lissa asked, suddenly worried.

I nodded. "Just another contraction. I'm f-

"Oof!", I yelped as the pain came back in my stomach.

"Roza...", Dimitri implored uneasily. "I think we should go to the Clinic."

"No, no.", I argued. "Just another contraction. That's all."

"They can't be that close to one another, Rose.", Christian rejoined.

"He's right, Rose.", Lissa consorted. "Let's go to Dr. Olendzki."

I didn't argue this time. There was no point. Especially since I felt the wetness inside my yoga pants. Dimitri and Christian helped me walk and stopped every time there was a contraction. But unfortunately, we were only to the door when I was too exhausted to walk. I was panting a little when I caught sight of my mother. She was staring at me with wide eyes, before coming to us.

"Is she okay?", she asked Dimitri sternly.

"Do I look okay?", I shot at her. "Just get me to the damn Clinic so I can have this damn baby already!" Whoa. I just swore twice in one sentence. Cool.

Dimitri lifted me up into his arms, and I clutched his shirt, prying my fingers into it every time I felt the pain.

"It's okay, Roza.", Dimitri reassured, kissing my slightly sweaty forehead. I nodded and snuggled into his chest more. Two minutes later, we were finally inside the Clinic.

"Dr. Olendzki?", Lissa called. "Rose is having her baby!"

Dr. Olendzki came out from one of the rooms and rushed over to me.

"Oh my.", she gasped. "I don't have a birth room, but I do know how to deliver a baby. Guardian Belikov, please take her into one of the check-up rooms and lay her down on the bed. I have the some of the machines for later on, but they are somewhere deep inside the closet, because we haven't had a student pregnant for many years. Will someone help get them out?"

Christian volunteered as Dimitri led me to the check-up room and laid me on the bed, Lissa and my mother on each side. Dimitri helped me into one of the medical gowns and I yelped at the pain. Dr. Olendzki put a bunch more pillows under my head and lifted up my gown, peering inside.

"Looks like you're about 5 centimeters dilated. This is going by pretty quickly, which is good so you won't be in labor for too long."

I squeezed Dimitri's hand roughly as yet another contraction past. I winced and shut my eyes closed, biting my lip. I hadn't remembered what it was like to give birth to CC, so it surprised me how much this hurt.

"Roza, you'll get through this, I promise.", Dimitri said, kissing my hand sweetly.

"You're doing good, Rose.", my mother said. I glared at her. Why the hell was she here again? I didn't really care. I just wanted to get this baby out of me so I wouldn't have to ender the contractions anymore.

"7 centimeters.", Dr. Olendzki announced. "Looks like this baby doesn't want to wait any longer. 3 more centimeters then I'll tell you start pushing, okay?"

I nodded and tilted my head to the side, my forehead beading with sweat. A few contractions later, which felt like forever, she told me to start pushing.

"Rose, when the next contraction starts, I want you to start pushing. Then rest, and when the next one comes, push again, 'kay?"

A few seconds after she said that, I felt the stabbing pain bellow my stomach and I pushed. Oh crap this hurt.

"Uuuggghhh...", was all I could let out. "Ugh, oh fucking hell!"

The next contraction came and I pushed harder. This hurt even more! And plus I was getting a little tired.

"Fucking-shit-hell-motherfucker-ass-whore-crap-AH!", another contraction took over my words. Dimitri chuckled silently and I glared at him shortly before squeezing my eyes closed and pushing again. The pain was unbearable and took away almost all my strength. Dimitri was still laughing.

"Dimitri!", I barked as I pushed. "You suck, you suck, you suck!"

He seemed to take this even more funnier.

"Shut up, Belikov!", I screamed. "Why don't you try pushing a baby out of your vagina and see how I feel!"

Dimitri quit laughing, but still had a smirk on his face. That made me pissed.

"Wipe that smirk of your face!", I growled. "We are NEVER having sex again, you hear me? Never! Your not touching me, kissing me, hell, your not even going to be three feet near me!"

Dimitri raised his eyebrow at me and shrank back into the shadows. Lissa went where Dimitri was and leaned down.

"Calm down, Rose. you're doing great.", she whispered.

I whimpered in response as Dr. Olendzki lifted my hospital gown up once more.

"I see the head!", she told us. I was relieved, but also angry. All that pushing for just the head? Little Jared was giving me hell!

I didn't know how long I was pushing, but it seemed like forever and I was so tired, I didn't want to push anymore. my eyes were droopy and the world seemed like I was seeing it through a screen. There was a thin layer of sweat on my forehead, my hair was a little wet, and my hands were clammy. I laid back into the mountain of comfy pillows.

"Come on, Rose.", Dr. Olendzki urged. "One more push and he's out."

I didn't have the strength to push anymore. I wanted to go to sleep and relax. Dimitri came by my side again, and I was too sleepy to protest. He grabbed my hand and gave it a squeeze.

"Rose, one more big push, and we'll have our second baby.", he said softly. "I love you so much and I can't wait to hold little Jared in my arms. One more push, Rose. For me."

I mustered up some strength and sighed. Then, I pushed as hard as I can and it was like I felt nothing anymore. I felt light and settle as I dropped back into the pillows.

A pair of warm lips were pressed against mine and I opened my eyes, meeting Dimitri's soft, brown ones.

"Good job, my Roza.", he muttered. "I knew you could do it."

Dr. Olendzki walked over to me and handed me a blue bundle. I accepted eagerly and held him against my chest. He was absolutely perfect. He had a tuft of dark brown hair on top of his head and round chubby cheeks, escalating up down to his round shaped face. He had chocolate brown eyes, just like Dimitri and CC, but my nose. He had slightly big ears which made him even cuter. Little Jared was crying, but even then he looked serious. I laughed lightly. He reminded me so much of Dimitri. I stroked his soft little cheek with my finger.

Dimitri sat on the bed and put his arm around me, admiring the newborn. Lissa and my mother had gone out to check on Christian and call Adrian and the rest back. It was only the three of us in the room; except for Dr. Olendzki. She wiped some sweat of her brow and smiled.

"What's his name?", she interrogated.

"Jared.", I murmured, kissing his small head. "Jared Dimitri Hathaway Belikov."

I lifted my head up and met Dimitri's lips once more, engulfing me in a sweet and passionate kiss.

"Sorry to interrupt.", Aleyna sympathized, walking in hand in hand with CC. "But CC wanted to see you guys."

I smiled at her and motioned for her to come forward. She lifted CC onto the bed, who crawled up to us and examined Jared closely.

"He's adorable.", Aleyna commented, heading towards the door. "Congratulations."

CC reached out her little hand and touched his arm. Jared's eyes flew to CC's and he tilted his head, not knowing what was going on. CC giggled and jumped onto Dimitri's lap. This was a family moment we rarely had, and it felt good. Just the four of us in one room, love was in the air, and I had a bundle of newborn joy in my arms.

There was a slight knock on the door, and all our heads turned towards where Lissa and Christian were.

"Knock, knock.", Lissa whispered slowly. "Can we come in?"

"Sure.", I answered. She squealed and rushed over, reaching out towards Jared. I reluctantly gave him to her as she coddled him.

"Cute kid.", Christian crooned. "Listen, I'm sure you're really tired, so Adrian offered to take CC back to their room so you can sleep."

I smiled tiredly and nodded. "Tell him I said thank you."

He nodded and took CC into his arms, as Lissa kissed my cheek and handed Jared back to me. I hadn't realized how tired I was until after they left. Jared yawned and closed his eyes. I gave him to Dimitri to hold for a minute while I sank back into the bed, purely filled with exhaustion. Dimitri started to laugh silently and I shot him a confused look.

He shrugged and said, "So you want a third child?"

My soft eyes became dagger-like and I mustered up my face so it was scrunched up in a deathly glare. "I meant what I said before Belikov, no more children. I swear to god, that was even worse then I remembered."

He leaned down to kiss me on the forehead before pulling away. "You're tired, Roza. Get some sleep."

I didn't have to argue. My eyes closed and sleep overcame me.

Aw...that was so sweet. Anyways here's a short little spoiler for the sequel:

This story WILL follow Rose and the gang, since her children will be at the Academy. We won't see any of CC or Jared's POVs, unless needed. There will be lots of fluff and drama, but more action. ;D Lots of parties to attend. Lissa's Queen. Dimitri's EX-es. Jealousy. Hella lota sex. No pregnancies. And much more!

Anyways, I'm starting the new chapter for this story after I post this. I've decided to end this story around 50 chapters. Luv u guyz and REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW!