Thank you all again! I am floored at all the people following and favoriting this story! And I am glad you all enjoyed Rose's POV... But now it's time to go back to Dimitri and fix some loose ends! Enjoy!
Extraordinary
Chapter 29
DPOV
I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat. The only thing I could do was think about my Roza and what would happen if I failed her. I knew this was wrong, that I should stay positive, but I had never had so much to lose. Rose had become such a huge part of my life, that I found it hard to focus without her near. I found it hard to sleep or eat knowing if I did not help her she would be forever in the grasp of Abe. I turned for the hundredth time tonight and a small sigh left my lips. It was now 2 am and I could not fall asleep, I had less than 5 hours before I had to wake up and start on our plan. I was trying so hard but it was like sleep was running away from me and I could not catch up with it. I tried to muster up everything I had to sleep, because Rose was depending on me. I had to get it together or I would lose it at a crucial point.
"I can't sleep either man." Eddie's voice startled me slightly and I chuckled. I had almost forgotten he was in here with me. I had grown to really like him, and found out that we had a lot in common. I knew he was young, but just like Rose he amazed me with his wisdom. I knew he would be a good friend, we had shared secrets and connected in a away no one else would understand, our lives had similar paths, but we now had taken control.
"Sorry if I am keeping you up, my mind just won't shut the fuck up." He inhaled deeply and turned on the small light and lifted himself so he could look my way.
"We will be fine, our plan flawless. By this time tomorrow we will be on a plane to Russia, and everything will have worked out. We need rest now or we will be too tired to do our jobs tomorrow." With that he shut off the light and I heard him lie back down. His words somehow worked and before I knew it I had fallen asleep.
I woke up 5 hours later to the alarm blaring loudly. Eddie and I took turns showering and getting dressed and we both stepped out together. Not speaking one word to each other we waited. Christian and Lissa walked out of their room and looked as tired as I felt. I tried to tell them they should stay behind neither of them would listen, this too was their fight. They had both gone through so much because of this man, especially Christian, I knew my attempts to talk them out of this were worthless but I had to at least try. Adrian had not spoken a word since we arrived in Turkey he had been lost in his thoughts and followed us around like a shadow. I was starting to feel sorry for the man, he was living caged in his head filled with guilt. I would have to talk to him soon about it. We went to the small diner Eddie and I met Boris before, to find him sitting in a corner booth with one other person I had not seen in ages. Galina.
Galina had taught me everything there was to know about being a guardian. I had entered this world knowing nothing about it, and had a lack of self control, but Galina did more than just teach me, she was my mentor and in a way took over where my father should have been. It sounds weird to say that seeing as she was female but she was more of a man than my father could ever be. She was one tough cookie, and the atmosphere around her always shouted "Don't fuck with me". And no one ever did. She may be small and petite but she was well feared among the guardians. She was the reason many feared me as well. Galina had never mentored anyone, until myself. I still don't know what made her take me under her wing, I know I would have long been killed without her guidance. Having her here made this plan seem even more feasible, Galina like me never failed a mission. She was determined and deadly. With her helping us this plan would work out. She would have it no other way.
As we neared the table Galina gave me a small smile, one I doubted anyone else picked up on. If we had her on our side things were going to go better than I thought. I had an unlimited amount of resources, but Galina had the whole world on her side. Everyone would help her with whatever she wanted, and most never asked for anything in return. She had done plenty of favors in her young life to more than make up for anything she could ever ask for. We all sat down again in silence and only talked when the waitress came and took our orders. We got plenty of stares, we must have looked so out of place in this small diner, but no one said anything about it. I'm sure they knew we were up to no good, but no one was going to call us out. I had to admit we looked pretty badass. About half way through my meal Galina finally spoke.
"I have about 10 men willing to come and help. They have studied the layouts and everything and know how to get around." She took a bite of her pancakes, looking like they were boring her, which they probably were. "They will be covering us." She motioned to everyone at the table and continued. "We will go in and grab those that we need. Boris and I will take care of Abe. I have given the order that no one harm Janine. She's a good woman, stuck with a bad man." With that she stopped talking and no one dared asked questions. Galina had a plan and we were going to follow it, I had let everyone know as we entered that she was the best, and would get it done right.
As soon as we finished eating we all packed into a car and started our 4 hour journey to the Mazur estate. I had wished we knew it was going to be this far from the airport but I knew we had to slowly ease our way there. If Abe caught on to us being here everything would fail. Everything we had planned was going to happen after night fall. We would use the cover of dark to get in and out. It would mean more guardians on duty, but we could not deny that the darkness would make getting in and out a lot easier and safer. We needed every advantage we could get. This was not going to be an easy job, but we sure as fuck were going to make it work. Lissa's phone rang and we all looked at her expectantly. She stared at the number and I could see her stern mask slipping. This call was not one she wanted to take, but Lissa being well Lissa answered it anyways.
"Hello." Her tone was dead, no emotion to it. "Hi Andre." Her brother, her poor brother who had witnessed their parents murders. I knew from some investigating that he had gone insane after their deaths. He was slowly recovering, but this had left Lissa alone after her parents deaths. She had a lot to deal with and without her brother or anyone else she had a lot of weight put on her shoulders. Most expected her to take over the family business but she had let the Dragomirs slowly fade away. No one had stopped her, knowing it was for the best. The Dragomirs were far too good, and never quite fit in with the rest of the families.
"No Andre, I can't visit you right now." She took a deep breath in and I could barely make out her brothers desperate pleads. "Andre you know I live far away. As soon as I can I will be there. Please."
Christian put his arm around her shoulders and I visibly saw the strength she got from being that close to him. It was the same way with Rose and I. We fed off each other, just like they did. Soul mates. My grandmother had always talked about them, how your soul knew which soul belonged to it. I had always shrugged it off, but right here in front of me was living proof. She talked to him for a few more minutes and he finally hung up when she told him she would see him next week, knowing Lissa I knew she would keep her promise, if she made it out of this mess.
"Sorry." She looked my way and I simply shook my head at her. She had nothing to worry about. Things weren't easy for her either. She wanted her friend back, and a normal life just like the rest of us.
"How's he doing?" I knew she wanted to talk about him, but she needed someone to tell her it was OK to do so.
"He's doing better, he sounds more like his old self again. I mean he still has a lot to deal with, but I think some day he will join us." I smiled at her, I was truly happy she could at least have her brother some day and that he was healing. It made my thoughts go to my sister Sonya, who would never have that chance. She had said that it was fine, because she deserved it, but now I wasn't so sure. Mental illnesses were a lot stronger than I had ever thought. I could never imagine not being in control of my emotions, or even my own thoughts. I looked back to the third row seating where Eddie and Adrian sat and knew I needed to talk to him now.
I asked Eddie to switch seats with me, and with a little bit of struggle we switched. If Adrian noticed he did not show it. He was staring blankly out the window, as the beautiful scenery flashed by. I had no idea where to start, I knew I had to have this talk with him. He needed to be all there in order for this to work out. I feared he would not make it out if I didn't get him on the same page as myself. I slowly gathered my thoughts and placed my hand on his shoulder. He jumped up slightly and turned my way noticing me for the first time. This was also the first he had seemed to notice where he was. He had just been following us around like a lost puppy the last 2 days. It was time that changed.
"Adrian did you take your medications?" He looked at me and nodded. "Adrian you need to stop this." He started to look away but I forced him to look at me. "I know you're feeling guilty, I understand why. But you need to understand that everyone has forgiven you. Even Rose." I knew he needed to be reminded. He had to see that he just needed to make up for what he did and helping with this mission would show that he was trying to change.
"How could she I'm a monster?" I was going to continue but he cut me off. "I did and said horrible things, it was like I was a puppet and could do nothing to stop it. She was so sweet and caring and I hurt her. God Dimitri I could have killed her." He looked down at his own hands in disgust, this was going to be a little harder than I thought, but I sure as hell was not going to give up. We needed Adrian and even though he had hurt Rose he did not deserve to die during this mission. I would not be able to live with myself if something happened to him.
"But you didn't." We both looked forward and I was caught off guard that it was Christian who said those words. "Look this is your chance to make up for what you did. Trust me I wanted to fucking kill you when you did that to her. But I'm willing to give you a second chance, I know what happened, and I can see your guilt. But right now you need to focus on the task at hand, and not get yourself killed. Getting hurt, or killed is not going to make up for what you did. Getting it together and helping us the best you can will. We have a few people to save now. Their lives are in our hands, all of us. Get it together man. We need you." Adrian still looked unconvinced. But I saw a small spark light in his eyes. He only needed a little more and I knew he would understand.
"Adrian he's right. You are a good man deep inside. You can make up for your mistakes." I thought hard about what I was about to confess to him, I had only told Rose about my troubled past. "I was not a good man before, as you may know I was a guardian as well. I have done some terrible things in my life. I can only hope by doing good from now on that I can make up for those things. But I am not going to give up. I have a reason to not give up and so do you." Adrian looked confused and voiced his confusion.
"I have no one." I shook my head again at him.
"You have me. Rose. And Christian and Lissa. And let us not forget your parents. When this is all done, you're coming with us. I have someone you need to meet in Russia." He nodded his head and I saw the new determination spark in his eyes. Our words had made there way into his head and he understood what had to be done. He was going to stay with us, and oddly enough I was happy about that. Even he deserved a second chance, he deserved happiness.
Before we knew it we arrived at our first destination. It was small cabin about 2 miles away from the Mazur estate. The cabin had been set up as our look out point. Galina and Boris had pulled a lot of strings and the room had tv screens all with live feed from inside and outside the Mazur estate. One screen caught my attention. It was Rose in what looked like Abe's study. Rose was in front of him yelling and screaming, waving her arms around trying to drive whatever point into Abe. He looked unfazed. There was nothing Rose could do or say to change his mind. I was glad to see her alive and well, and I was even happier to see that fire of fury growing inside of her. I needed her like that in order for this plan to work, I needed her willing to fight to get out.
Lissa pulled me away from the screen and led me outside. I had no idea what she wanted but she seemed to have it all figured out. When we got far enough away from everyone and the extra guardians she turned to me with a small sad smile. She opened her mouth a few times, and then looked down. I was worried about what she was going to say, but I would listen to her. She obviously trusted me enough to pull me out here, and I just needed to let her figure it out. I could only hope it was not anything bad.
"I need to tell you something." She looked around nervously, and took a deep breath in. As soon as she let it out words flew out her mouth, and it took a lot of concentration to follow her. "I know I shouldn't be telling you this. I should be telling Rose or hell I should be telling Christian. But I'm so scared and nervous I don't know what to do. I don't even know if I am guessing right but if I am I'm happy, but scared. And I mean this whole mission thing we are doing has got me on edge. Oh. God. I'm going to ruin everything." She started to walk away and I caught her arm and slowly brought her towards me again.
"Lissa, what is wrong? You know you can tell me. You can trust me. I'll try and help however I can." She studied me for a few moments and then nodded.
"Dimitri I... I... I think I'm pregnant." As soon as the words left her mouth she started crying. Her soft cries soon became sobs though, and I felt the need to pull her into a hug. Lissa had long become like another sister to me. And seeing her hurt and crying brought out that protectiveness only my sisters and Rose could bring out. I wanted to help her, assure her that it would all be fine. I knew she brought this up because she was suppose to be going into that mansion with us. But I could understand her need to protect her unborn baby. I knew she wasn't 100% sure that she was, but that was enough for me to step in and protect her and her baby. It was what I should do, it was the right thing to help her. And I had a lot of right to do, I needed to make up for a lot.
"It's OK Lissa. I'll figure something out. I think I think I have the perfect job for you anyways. You and the baby will be safe and helping us out. Come on calm down and relax. It will all be ok. I promise." My words seemed to work and soon her sobs died off. We went back to the cabin and she ran to Christians arms. I could tell he thought it was about Rose being with Abe, and for now it was best we keep it that way. If he knew Lissa might be pregnant he might lose his self control and I could not have anything happen to him either.
We spent the rest of our time studying the cameras and finalizing our plan. Lissa was going to stay behind and be our eyes and ears, watching the cameras, and talking us through the mission through our ear pieces. I watched the sun set with a new sense of hope filling inside of me. Before I knew it darkness surrounded me and Boris put a hand on my shoulder.
"It's time."
Sooo... Bad? Good? Whose excited about the action to come? Should I do one more Rose POV? Who is shipping the brotherly love coming from Dimitri to Adrian? And Lissa, why pick now to maybe be pregnant? Haha well review, express, and I will update soon!
