ROSES POV

I had no clue what was going on, one second everything had been quiet, I'd just fed Alex and put him to bed in his little cot watching him sleep peacefully, and the next thing I knew the alarm sirens were going off meaning that the wards were down?!
I slipped into Lissas head as I felt the anxious emotions and the fear trickling through the mental blocks. Christian and her were being led down a corridor and into a large room where a bunch of other royals were gathered. I was as confused as she was until we both overheard someone explaining that the room was warded as extra protection in case a strigoi attack like this happened.

Strigoi?! How the hell did they get in here. How many were there? How serious was this attack?

I pulled myself out of her head being satisfied that she was atleast protected and I wouldnt have to add her to my list of worries.

I dressed as quickly as I could into the clothes that Lissa had bought me earlier and after making sure the room was totally secure I stood guard outside the door. If strigoi or anyone else got in here I would deal with them before they came anywhere near my son.

I stood out there for only a second when I realised Dimitri had gone outside, I had no idea where he was right now, or what he was doing. Could he be stuck fighting whoever broke in? Could he be hurt right now and I dont even know it? I took one step away from the door, a war of my own going on in my head. Do I leave Alex to find Dimitri... or do I leave Dimitri and stay with Alex? I was almost to the point of tears not knowing what to do when I heard running footsteps and Dimitri himself turned the corner.

I have never in my life been so happy to see anyone. He truely looked like death in a duster. All 6"7 of him coming to a standstill as soon as he locked eyes with me, his black duster still waving slightly from his prior movements, his light brown hair was tyed but a few strands had come loose and were framing his face perfectly.

I didnt even think about it as the relief swept over me and I ran full force into him, his arms instantly circled my waist and he swung me around in a circle.
"Roza... thank god" he breathed against my neck.

"Me? Youre the one that was out there Comrade! I had no clue where you were, wether you were fighting or in trouble...I couldnt leave Alex though." I said quietly, I was hoping he would think I made the right choice, our son couldnt protect himself and I couldnt let anything happen to him, ever.

"Good. I wouldnt want you to leave him. You have to protect him with your life just as I will with mine." He said, pulling me back to look at me properly. He was willing to lay his life down for the son he just found out about, he was already so attached to Alexavier that he would risk himself to keep him safe. I smiled as I recognised his 'no nonsense, you know im right' mentor tone from back at the academy.

I dropped the smile as I asked my next question. I needed to know what was going on and so far I hadnt gotten any real answers from anyone. "So what exactly is going on? All Ive been told is that strigoi were spotted and then the wards went down? Lissa and Christian have been hidden away somewhere safe but even they havent been told exactly whats going on..."

"I dont know, Eddie ran into the cafe I was at and I over heard him saying the same thing to Guardian Hanz. I ran into one strigoi on the way over here, it was only him though, I didnt run into anymore." The moment he admitted to being in a fight with one already I got worried, was he hurt and I hadnt even realised? I ran my eyes up and down his body but couldnt find anything wrong. Thank goodness, I thought as I leaned in and gave him a quick sweet kiss. "Im going to go find someone and find out exactly whats going on, you have your phone on you?" He said, I just nodded and pulled it out of my pocket. "Good. Call me if anything happens here, and as soon as I know something I will let you know. Stay safe my Roza." He kissed my forehead and then turned and left.

"You too Comrade..." I whispered after him. I turned my head and peered through the door I was guarding. I could see Alex still sleeping soundly in his little cot, a small sad smile graced my lips. Such a sweet, innocent boy... and within his first couple of days of life hes already in danger or losing it. Well I wouldnt let it happen, as long as I can, I will keep him safe.

I whipped around and back into my defensive stance as I heard more footsteps running towards me, only to see two guardians round the corner and halt in their tracks when they saw me.
"Hathaway" One of them panted, eyeing me up and down for a second. I relaxed my stance and stood up straight. "They need you out there, its a massacre and Hanz wants all the best available guardians." He said, putting emphasis on the word best.

I shook my head straight away, "Im not leaving my son." I stated firmly, crossing my arms. Theres no way they could make me, I dont care.
"Rose...Go, Ill protect Alexavier... Dont worry, you'll do more good out there..." I looked up as Adrian stepped in front of the two guardians, I hadnt even realised he had approached us. I hesitated, looking at Adrian and then into the window of my sons room. "He'll be fine, Ill protect him, I swear." He said, moving foreward and placing a hand on my shoulder.

I knew he was right, I knew I had to help fight them off, that was the best way to protect my son... and help protect Dimitri, and everyone else at court.
I nodded once, looking Adrian straight in his emerald green eyes. "Thankyou" I whispered, placing a gentle kiss on his cheek and then moving out after the two guardians. I had to put my faith and trust in Adrian that he would keep his word and protect Alex no matter what.

I walked out through the automatic doors of the hospital and immediately froze in my tracks. There was so much blood... so many bodies... from both sides. I could see strigoi laying dead along side some guardians and even a couple of moroi. I shook my head, this attack must be huge. I turned to the guardians beside me, "Where are most of them left?" I asked.

"Just around back, they all came in through the same side. We have managed to keep most at bay around there... but some got through..." He said, incling his head towards the death scene in front of us, his face was grim.
I just nodded silently before beginning a quiet jog towards the back of the building he had motioned towards. I could hear distant sounds of fighting and shouting as I got closer, I was about to pick up the pace as I got to the corner untill I heard them talking. I froze when I heard his voice, I would recognise it anywhere, I stopped and pushed myself against the corner of the building so that I wasnt noticed.

"What...What do you mean recruit? No one here will go with you, not without a fight." He half growled, his voice sounded so strained like he was fighting to keep control of himself. I had to see what was going on so I edged slightly closer to the corner and snuck a look. I was horrified at the scene infront of me.

Dimitri was on his knees, with a bulky strigoi standing behind him twisting his arms behind his back, and another black haired strigoi crouched menacingly infront of him. I cringed as the black haired one yanked Dimitris face closer to his.

"You don't have a choice." He basically laughed as he let go and stood up to his full height and took a step away. I followed the direction he glanced in and saw Eddie laying against the building, his eyes only half open as he watched the scene infront of him as well. I could see blood on the wall and on the side of his head, he must have been thrown against it pretty hard.

"Who are you after anyway." My Russian god spoke, his teeth clenched slightly.

The strigoi turned his attention back to him, "hmmm lets see..." he began tapping one finger against his chin and looking thoughtful, "Well... theres Calito, Knight, Castile..." he took another step back to Dimitri and in one swift movement had jerked him to his feet. I braced myself, this strigoi was going to hurt him... or worse. I couldnt let that happen.

I only just heard the last part of his sentence as I charged him, "Hathaway... and you."
I was only metres away as the black haired strigoi lowered his fangs to Dimitris neck. The adrenaline pumped through my body and I pushed my self harder. I heard Dimitris gasp as the fangs sunk in and then a slight moan as the strigoi endorphins suddenly entered his system. I had my stake in my hand as I charged full force into the brute that had held Dimitris hands behind his back. He didnt even have time to defend himself as my stake plunged straight through his chest and connected with its target, the shock drained from his face as he fell to the ground.

The black haired strigoi was just as shocked as his friend had been, except he had more time to prepare. He dropped Dimitri onto the ground, where he lay motionless. My eyes flickered to his chest, I let out a low breath as I watched it rise and fall slowly. Atleast he was still alive... I just hoped he would stay that way.

"ahhh Im so glad you could join the party, Hathaway." The strigoi smirked, raising his arms slightly at the scene around us.
"well, its just not a party if im not there." I replied, smirking slightly. There was no way I would show my fear in front of a strigoi, not now, not ever.
He laughed at my response before his face snapped back and he was completely serious again, taking a couple of slow, casual steps towards me. I lowered myself into a defencive stance, with my stake in one hand.

"now, now, Rose. Come on. This doesnt have to get messy. Join us, come and be part of the revolution." He said, his eyes glistened slightly emphasising the red ring in them.
"No way in hell. Id rather die than ever be part of your dirty race." I hissed at him, putting as much of a glare on my face as I could. His expression grew cold. Colder than Id ever seen before, it sent a chill up my spine.
"Like I said to your friend over there... You wont have a choice." He smiled wickedly at me and then he just disappeared.

I blinked in confusion. He had been right there. Where the hell did he go?
I whipped my head around in confusion, trying to find any sign of him but coming up empty.

"you're better than that Hathaway." I heard him laugh. Following the sound of his voice with my eyes I saw him standing in the line of trees just to my right. Damn this guy is fast.
"And youre running scared?" I taunted him, I knew it probably wasnt the smartest thing to do but hey, im Rose Hathaway. When do I ever do the smart thing.

I jumped slightly as he spoke again, "Never.." he whispered right in my ear.

I swung my arm around, stake pointed straight out but came up empty as I spun in a full circle.
How the hell was he so fast?! My head whipped around again, looking everywhere for the bastard but still coming up empty.

"Now... you're mine." He growled from directly behind me, and my eyes went wide as I felt the familiar prick of his fangs on my neck and then, the sweet, sweet rush of endorphins untill the world went black.

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