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Hello Again! Rain here!

Okay something I forgot to put in my disclaimer last time. I do own 2 of the characters mentioned in this story,
and they are Guardian Jason Matthews and Guardian Glass that are mentioned in chapter 1. They are just added characters
meaning they might or might not be mentioned again...

Another thing, I'm sorry for taking so long in posting Chapters 3&4. They were done days ago but I was doing some fine tuning with them. I just
got done with chapter 4's fine tuning.

Thirdly, another big shout out to Nicia for helping me edit this story!

Fourthly, I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it!

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Another thing, it was brought to my attention that women in Russia usually put an "a" at the end of their names, example: Belikov would be
Belikova. I'm not going to do that, I'm going to go with the books and keep it Belikov.

Lastly, I do not own Vampire Academy.

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Previously On: Memories And A Wedding –

And with that happy thought and feeling of complete comfort, I fell into a peaceful sleep.

~*~Back to Present Day~*~

As soon as the last memory had faded, I was brought back to the present day. I looked at the clock and couldn't help the smile that spread on my face; only four more hours to go till I leave behind Rose Hathaway and become Rose Belikov.

Between the good times and bad times, the ups and the downs, the fights and the apologizing; we have grown closer to each other; the gang and I.

I couldn't help but think of all those little memories.

Like right before Christian and Lissa started dating, Christian set Ralf on fire in class trying to impress Lissa.

And when we came back from our 'vacation', that first day, I told Mason to wipe the drool off his face and to stop picturing me naked - that if wanted to do that, he had to do it on his own time. Eddie retaliated by saying "It's always a good a time to think about you naked." Of course that was one of the last carefree moments he had.

Another time to mention would be when Jesse and I got caught by Dimitri in the dorm lounge. Dimitri was pissed to say the least, even if he didn't let it show. I was the only person that could see through his mask, well, that's what he told me later. I remember how grabbed Jesse by the shirt and threatened him. And how none of the bravado Jesse usually showed was there. I guess there was "usually" and then there was being held in the grip of a really ripped, really tall, and really pissed-off Russian guy. And how after Jesse left, Dimitri was checking me out, what with me being half-naked and all, at the time. I remember I said "See something you like?"

You know, he never did answer me.

Well, I guess by him marring me I got my answer. I'll have to ask him again later at some point, just be sure.

He gave a lecture on how if I didn't stop ending up in 'those' kinds of situations I was going to gain a reputation as blood whore and it would reflect badly on Lissa. And I remember that being the first time he opened himself up to me.

I remember when Mia was being a total bitch to Lissa and I, over something Lissa's older brother Andre did to her. And how at that dance I broke her nose when I punched her for getting too close to Lissa.

Another time, when we were at the ski lodge I had run away from a party to the roof of the lodge and the conversation I had with Dimitri there.

It was then that I realized you can't force love.

That if it's not there, you've got to be able to admit it. And that if it is there, to hang on to it and protect the ones that you love with everything you have, no matter what the obstacle. I told him to take Tasha's offer, he didn't. He later told me that the reason that didn't take it, no, that he couldn't take her offer, was because of me. That his love for me was the reason.

And how Mia changed after Christian, Eddie, Mason, Mia, and I were taken by those Strigoi in Spokane.

When Mason died trying to save me and I earned my first two kills, that day will always haunt me. After that incident Eddie changed from his carefree self to the Guardian we know today.

Mia left to go live with her dad at court shortly after and she changed from a total bitch to a really decent person who is currently engaged to Eddie. And to a person who I'm proud to call my friend.

I guess we all changed; some of those changes were for the better and some for the worst. Remembering that time in Spokane always brought tears to my eyes.

"Rose? Rose, are you okay?" A voice from behind me called, bringing me back to reality. I turned around to see my charge, my Maid Of Honor, my best friend, and my sister. Lissa.

"Yeah. I'm fine; I was just remembering all that's happened in the last year. I didn't realize I was crying till you said something." I admitted sheepishly.

"Yeah, a lot has happened, hasn't it? I still can't believe you're getting married!" She came over and gave me a death grip hug.

"Liss…I need to… breathe." I said trying to pry her off me. When I finally got out of her death grip, I realized I need to start getting ready. My dress was strapless and made up of a rouched bodice and slim sheath skirt. It had a sweetheart neckline with a corset back and a chapel train, decorated with elegant beading that completed it perfectly and complimented my figure beautifully.

I had noticed that she was in her Maid Of Honor dress already and she looked perfect in it.

Color-wise, it was a beautiful mix between maroon and dark red; with a strapless sweetheart neckline, pleated bodice and it reached her knees.

The only difference between Lissa's dress and Viktoria's and Mia's - my other bridesmaids - was the color. Where Lissa's is a color mixed between maroon and dark red, theirs is more of a blood red color.

"Well don't forget once we get back from our honeymoon in Russia, you and Christian are getting married." I said reminding her. "And that even though it's your Honeymoon, Dimitri and I are coming with as your Guardians. But don't worry, we will gladly leave you two alone."

"Yeah, I know." She said blushing a little.

"I can't wait to see what you did to the church." I said only hoping she didn't go overboard.

Dimitri and I didn't get a say in much, but one of things we got a say in was where we wanted it. After we discussed it we picked the church at St. Vladimir's Academy. Of course we had to get permission from Kirova.

That was a fun little visit.

After Dimitri asked me 'The Question', Lissa started planning both her and Christian's wedding along with ours. It was a complete nightmare.

When she asked us where, we decided that we wanted a place that was special to both of us. It was either in a church in Portland, where first met, or the church at St. Vladimir's Academy.

Before we did anything in Portland, we decided to ask Kirova if we could use the church there.

~*~Four Months Ago~*~

As we drove up the drive to the front gates of the school, I started to get nervous.

"Don't worry, Roza. I'm sure there won't be problem." Dimitri said most likely sensing how nervous I was.

"I hope you're right, Comrade." I said just as he pulled up to the gates. I could tell by the way he shook his head, that he still hated the nickname I had given him when we had first met.

One of the Guardians that was on duty noticed our approach and came to greet us. When Dimitri rolled the window down I noticed it was Stan.

"Well, well, well. What do we have here? Hey, Alberta! Come and see whose here!" Stan called over to the Guard House while still looking at us.

"Nice to see you too, Alto." I said with a smirk on my face. "Do you miss me? Classes must be boring now that I'm not there to make them interesting."

"You're the same old Hathaway."

We got out of the car, to talk better, just as Alberta came into sight.

"Oh my God. Rose Hathaway and Dimitri Belikov. What brings you back here, Rose? I thought once you were Lissa's Guardian you would forget us and never come back."

"I could never forget you guys, Alberta. Yes, even you Stanny-boy." I said laughing and giving Alberta and Stan both a hug. I looked at Dimitri, silently asking him if it was ok to tell them. With a nod from him, I told them. "And in a few months time it will be Belikov and not Hathaway."

To say that they were shocked would be an understatement, their faces were priceless. Alberta was the first one to recover and speak.

"Well, I guess it shouldn't surprise me. Since I knew about you two from the beginning, well at least since when Lissa was kidnapped. Congratulations you two. I'm happy for you both." She said beaming at us both.

I didn't know what surprised me the most. That she knew about us or the fact that she didn't say anything to anyone. I looked at Dimitri at same time that he looked at me. The shock that must be on my face was mirrored on his. But soon the shock that was on both of our faces, turned into a look of pure joy and happiness.

"Thank you, Alberta." Dimitri said completely sincere about it. "And thank you for not saying anything. I wouldn't have cared what would've happened to me; I would like to thank you for not jeopardizing Rose's career."

"No thanks necessary. What you two have is something that should be cherished. Not to mention rare among us Dhampirs. But I do want to say something to you, Belikov."

Suddenly the friendly and happy look that was on Alberta's face, was replaced with her Guardian mask. Which made what she said next even more scary, because you could tell she was serious.

"Rose has been like a daughter to me ever since she started the Academy. If you ever hurt her physically or emotionally, and I don't care what your reason is, if ever hurt her, you will have to deal with me. I will hunt you down and I make you pay. Do you understand me?" It was spoken in such a calm voice, it made her words much more threatening.

It made my calm voice that I used on Tasha the last time we saw her, look small in comparison. Like how a tiger is compared to a kitten, with Alberta being the tiger.

I swear Dimitri looked like he was looking at the Devil himself. I don't think I've ever seen him so scared.

"Of course, Alberta. But you don't have to worry, I couldn't and wouldn't ever hurt her." Dimitri said looking at me with pure love in his eyes. I couldn't help the grin that spread across my face.

After their little chat, I noticed Stan was still in shock.

"Stanny-boy? Are you alright?" I said walking over to him. I waved my hand in front of his face trying to get his attention. It worked.

"Wow. I knew something was going on between the two of you, but I would never have thought this." Stan was still trying get over the shock of it. Once he recovered, he did something that shocked me beyond words. "I will, however, have to agree with Alberta on one thing, Belikov. You hurt her and you have me to deal with along with Alberta."

He used a voice similar to that of Alberta.

"Wow, Alto. I didn't think you felt that way about me. I'm touched." Seeing the look of disbelief on his face I added. "No, really, I am." I said in complete sincerity. "Well, we need to go see Kirova about something. You two should be getting back to work."

When I said that, all three of them looked at me strangely.

"What?"

"Belikov, are you sure that this is Rose Hathaway?" Stan asked, pointing at me.

"Yes, I'm positive." Dimitri said to Stan.

"What did you do to her?"

"He didn't do anything to me! We just really need to see Kirova. And it's not like you two to be slacking." I said.

After they shared another shocked look, at my expense, they let us in the gates so we could see Kirova with Alberta escorting us.