Alright guys, (whoever's left) this is it. The end to another story. I am sorry it took so long, and I have not a single excuse. I am just sorry, and that's it. I hope you enjoy this last chapter, and be sure to check out Tomorrow Is Another Day.

Chapter 9: Hathaway Mazur Belikov

Rose's POV

"Then it's settled." I said, standing in front of the rest of the council, in my best suit. "The motion has been passed. The Dhampir Right's Bill has succeeded."

The council and king stood and clapped as I stood proud, finally being able to make my dreams and thousands of others real. Four hard months of fighting, I had done it. I wrote and fought for this bill.

The clapping subsided, allowing me to step down. Council members tried to talk to me, but I passed them, looking to Abe, who nodded. I pushed open the door of the council chamber and walked out, head held high, expressionless. People in the palace halls stopped dead in their tracks, looking over to me with worried and anticipating looks as I passed them in the path towards the same doors that I stepped out of almost seven months ago, promising change. That change had finally been achieved.

The doormen open the two massive doors, letting me look out to the thousands who had gathered, knowing what had been happening inside, only moments ago. The crowd all looked towards me, immediately silent. Dimitri walked from one of the pillars in front of the building and stood next to me, heading towards the podium with microphones attached to it. Cameras flashed as I made my approach, and reporters slowly made their way to the front, needy looks on their faces. With Dimitri at my side, I rested my comfortably on the podium, taking in a deep breath.

"Good evening." I said, my voice amplified as more cameras flashed in my face, a thing I was very accustomed to now. "This is the day that you have all been waiting for. This is the day that will go down in our history for millennia's to come. You all know what I and others have done to make this day possible, how long we have fought for it, and the lives that have been given to support it. The road is still long and dangerous, many things still stand in our way, but today, I can tell you that The Dhampir Right's Bill has passed!"

The crowd erupted into cheers, camera flashed in a quickened pace, and a smile crept onto my face. Dimitri rested his hand on mine. I looked up to him and felt a rush of love. Our lives could finally be legal here at court.

I turned back to the crowd.

"I have been living with Dimitri, my husband, for some time now, our marriage never recognized by the Court. But, at noon today, I can place my signature on a piece of paper that states that here, in Court, I am married! Marriage is surely the largest part of this bill, but other things are incorporated as well. It states the Dhampirs in the many Academy's around the world, have to be at least 17 and fully graduated from high school to be given a Guardian status, and that they are allowed to take a part in choosing who they will guard."

The crowd cheered again, screams of joy being heard.

"This is a very large achievement, but it is not the last things on my agenda. I will continue to fight for the fairness and needs of the people that the council and King are here to serve. I promise to stay honest and just, never to waver on my opinions!"

I turned to Dimitri and smiled, knowing that this is not the last thing that I will be fighting for, and knowing that the work on this subject alone is far from over.

**VA**

One week later

I opened the gate to the backyard of Lissa's house and walked in with Dimitri, who was carting four massive bags of baby stuff.

"Why can't you carry some of this?" He complained, almost dropping the blue one with cute ducks all over it.

I scoffed. "Because you are the one that was so indecisive and had to get them all of it. I am sticking with my present." I lifted up a small purple bag with a tiny blue bow on it.

He grunted and continued to walk. The party was in full swing, Adrian and Sarah were dancing together in the middle of the grass, Abe was laughing with Christian, Sonya and Mikhail were relaxing together, on one of the outside couches(still astounded at being together), and Lissa was shaking boxes and bags, trying to see what was inside each one.

She turned when she heard us come in, coming out from behind the table with all of the presents, and exposing her entire body, which was giant. She was nearly eight months pregnant, and was still growing. That little baby boy that was inside her, was freaking huge. Darn. Already swearing near the baby.

"What did you guys get me?" She asked puzzled, staring at the large bags Dimitri set on the ground, as there was no room left on the table.

"Oh no. What Dimitri got you. I had nothing to do with all of that. I got you this." I held up my bag, and set it on the corner of the table, effectively giving away what it was as it gave off a little rattle.

"Dimitri? You did this?" She asked, perplexed.

He smiled. "I couldn't decide. All the stuff was so little… and cute…"

I chuckled, remembering how long it took us to get out of the store. We hadn't even gone shopping for baby stuff. We went for food, but got sidetracked. We never actually got to the food in fact. The grocery store closed before we got out of the baby store.

"Christian!" Lissa called out, making Christian and my father walk towards us. "Look what Dimitri got us!" She said, pointing excitedly to the bags. "This baby is going to be so spoiled by his uncle!"

"Uncle?" Dimitri asked quietly.

Lissa chuckled. "Of course silly! Rose is my sister, and you are her husband, ergo, uncle." Dimitri lit up like a Christmas tree, a smile lighting his face brightly.

"Thank you," He said.

"Our pleasure." Christian said, wrapping his arm around Lissa's shoulders. Smiling to Dimitri, knowing how much that meant to Dimitri.

I laughed, leaving Dimitri in his happy state to talk to Sarah and Adrian, who were now sitting down. "Hey guys." I said, plunking into a chair next to them.

"Hey Rose. How's life?" Sarah asked, stroking Adrian's arm.

I shrugged. "Pretty freaking amazing. It's all starting to calm down, you know?"

She laughed and nodded. "You've done amazing things, and we are all so happy for you."

"Yah…" I gazed at the stars above me. "I wish my mom was here to see it all happening."

Adrian leaned forward and grabbed my hand. "I know you don't believe in God, but if there is a heaven, she's there, watching you make history."

I smiled at him, and squeezed his hand, "Thanks. You're right." I lifted myself up, and walked over to my father, who was sipping on this glass of whatever booze he had to today.

"Whatcha drinking?" I asked, wondering if it was some rich liquid he imported from some crazy country.

"Apple juice." He said. I scoffed and took his glass, taking a sip.

"Oh my god, you weren't kidding."

He took the glass back from me. "Would I lie to you?"

"Yes."

"Yah, your right. But still. You know what I meant."

I laughed. "I love you, Baba."

He smiled. "I love you too, Kiz."

Smiling, I walked away and back to Dimitri. He grinned as he opened his arms, letting me fall into them. "I am so happy that everything is calming down, and the stress has faded." I breathed in deeply, smelling his and the crisp night air.

"I am so proud of you, Roza." He murmured into my hair, making me feel safe and loved, my family around me, and my problems left outside for the time being.

My name is Rosemarie Hathaway Mazur Belikov. With every name, comes a person in my life that has helped me grow, succeed, and become the person who I am today. And who help me keep my promises. Big and little.