Im sorry I havent wrote in forever, but my aunt just died and I've been with all the family. So...Sorry, but heres this chapter. :)
Chapter 17
And thats excatly what Lissa did. When I told her about my scene in the bathroom, she shook her head, and smiled. "You to are alot alike, you know?" she said. I opened my eyes wide in fake horor, and started panting really fast. But then I looked at her and said,"Ugh. Please. Ok, yeah, she's got a temper and a smart mouth. And yeah, shes a kick ass guradian. And yeah, she's had her own love problems. But..." My voice trailed off as I realized that me and my mom had alot in common. Lissa thought this was hilarious, and if I didn't love her so much I would have hit her for laughing so much. "See," she finnaly said after her laughter died down, "thats not completely a bad thing. Your mom is a great woman. And so are you." I smiled, and the rest of my agrivation and anger washed away. "Thanks Queen Lissa." If looks could kill, i would have just died with the look she gave me.
She was just leaving my room when I said,"Oh, hey. Hows Micheal?" She shrugged and said,"He's doing better. Still sad. But he's really taken to Mia. Who knew?" I smiled. Micheal and Mia...Yeah, that could work. Both of them have went through some really crappy stuff, so I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up together. I nodded, and she left me to finish unpacking.
Believe it or not, Dimitri and I had been gone almost two weeks, so in about a day, Lissa was to be crowned queen. I couldn't believe it, but then again it was so obvious. Of course Tatiana wanted her. Thats why she took her right under her wing from day one. And she knew if Lissa was on the council, no way could people not want her as queen. Ok, so sure somepeople probably didn't. But If they objected and she still became queen, they'd be in some deep mess. I was scared and excited at the same time. We could travel the world. We could straighten out the age decree issue. We could do almost anything, and I looked forward to it.
I had gotten a donut and a coke from a nearby goodie store and as walking back to my room when I heard someone talking. About me. "How could he marry her?" the first voice spit the word out like it was venom. I thought I recognized it, but I couldn't place it. I ducked behinda bush, careful to be quiet. The second voice, who I knew was Chritain, said,"Why wouldn't he? Rose is great. She's like a sister to me. I'm not going to let you ruin this for her." ha. Christain was on my side. Then, I realized who this other person was. "I'm not trying anything. I'm just not happy with it. Dimitri want's children. She can't give him that. He just can't see whats right infront of him." That...that bitch. I would have kicked her tiny butt right then if I didn't want to hear the rest. Christan was getting angry, that much I realized when he said,"Aunt Tasha. He loves Rose. If you could see how they look at eachother..how there's practically fire works..you would stop being ridiculas. Let them be happy." I heard he snort then say," Like I said, i'm not getting in the way. But no way am I going to be happy for them. I'll be nice, and I'll be respectful. But don't blame me when they split up." She started storming off. In my direction. I got up, and put on my best I-hate-you-so-back-off look. I felt the spirit-induced anger boil within me. I was not the person to pee off right now.
"Rose! Hey. I heard the good news. Congrats." She said with a warm smile. She wasn't fooling me. "If I ever see you talking to Dimitri again, I swear that you won't have a bone in your body un-broken. Now go away, and don't expect me to help you or support you .Ever." I snarled the word out. She looked like she would love to take a chunck out of me. If she could. Which is a no. But once I took a step toward her, she turned and practically ran off. "So I see you heard that." Christain said from my side. "Yeah. Thanks for standing up for me." I told him. He shrugged his sholders and smiled. "what can I say, Rose? Your growing on me." I wiped away all of the anger, and gave him a teasing smile. "Oh admit it. I heard you say that I was like your sister. Youuu love me!" He roled his eyes. "Unfortunately, yeah." He muttered. I shook my head, and said,"Hey. I know that we need to keep this quiet, so I'm only going to tell Dimitri. Mainly to warn him. You can tell whoever you want, I guess. Its your aunt." he sighed, and said,"Im only going to tell Lissa. Last thing the Ozeras need is another bad mark." I gave him a small wave, and headed off towards Dimitri's room.
"She what? She said that?" he said. I just filled him in on everything. He shook his head. "Tasha has serious problems." I stated. He shook his head in agreement then added,"And you don't have to worry about a thing Roza. I love you, not her." I smiled, and we talked about nothing and everything for a while, until my grumbling stomach signaled dinner time.
"Lissa's things tommorow." I said through a mouth full of pizza. Court actually had Delivery. Hmm. Dimitri nodded. "Yes. You will stand by her side. And if you want, I can stand by yours." Of course he will. I think he uderestimates my love...my need...for him at times. "Your in big trouble if your not standing my me up there. But you know your going to have to dress up." He smiled and said,"Of course Roza. Oh, I forgot to mention something." I raised my brows at him. "Tonight they're having a dinner for..Well everything. For Lissa, for Micheal, but mainly because of Adrains death, and the battle. We were invited. You know we must attend." I ssighed and for a moment thought about Adrain. I couldn't bare to spend much time on that thought, so I focused on the dinner. I knew the only reason Dimitri and i were invited was because we were in the Battle. The only guardians in the battle at that. Which, Even if we weren't invited I would still have to go with Lissa. "Ugh. We have to?" I asked anyways. He nodded again.
I told him i had to get ready. He did too, so I went to my room. I went through my dresses, and Found something aprpiate. It was a white gown, with the halter tyoe sleves. It was simple, it was a guardian color, and it was dressy enogh for a royal party. I pulled my hair back in i tight bun to show off my molnija marks, and right as I walked out, Dimitri grabbed my arm, as If he was escorting me. he looked handsome in usual guardian atire. Black slacks, white button up shirt.
The diner was stuck up, as usual, but it was tinged with sadness, too. I was talking with Lisssa and Christain and Dimitri when Someone called our attentoin to the front of the room. It was Adrains mother.
"You all know what has happened lately. The queen was murdered. My son, Adrain, along with rose, Dimitri, Valissa, And Christain set out to find Lissa's half brother. During they're journey, An escaped criminal, Victor Dashkov, found Micheal first. He murdered his family and kidnapped all of the rest, Including Micheal. They used they're excellent escape skills," everyone looked at me for a momment. I gave a small half grin, which many people surprised me by returning," And broke out. But they had to go through a great battle. Rose and Dimitri had to fight off about twenty..strigoi. Christain, a fire user, helped. But not everyone came out alive. Adrain sacrificed himself to save the Princess, along with the rest. So tonight we drink for him." This earily reminded me of that death party Adrain had sneaked me into. But, with tears in many peoples eyes, we all drank some of our wine. Then Daniella continued. "We also celebrate Lissa's return, along with her brother. We drink for them." we took another drink. She spoke up again. "And now, we drink for our new ruler. We drink for Lissa, and the good she is sure to bring." Yet again, Me and Christain cheered loudly, but this time everyone joined in. I finished off my wine, and Felt Lissa's stomach turning through the bond. I gave her a reassuing smile.
I mingled for a while, sticking by Lissa's side. Then, when It was time to depart, I wished her luck for the next day. I told her I would be right there for her. I also told her that she could come wake me up if she needed me. She replied with a hug. "Thank you so much Rose. If you weren't going to be there tommorow, then I wouldn't either." I patted her back, and Headed back to my room for a good nights sleep. I couldn't belive that in a matter of hours, Lisa would be our Official queen, and our hard work will be payed off.
yeah, it was short. But Like I said, I'm going through a lot right now, so my writing isn't at its tops. I hope you understand. There's going to be another Chapter, and then something extra...It'll be sweet and special. Thanks to everyone...And please review:)