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DPOV

Yes, I know. I know that I'm a coward. Call me whatever you want, but I did it because of my Roza. As much as I wanted to stay, I couldn't get myself to. I need to get away, even if it kills me. Oh Roza, I'm so sorry.

I was in a plane right now. I'm going to Novosibirsk. I'm not going to meet my family, but I'm going to St. Basils. My job is the same one I had at St. Vladimir's. an extra guardian and someone's mentor. Oh god, I hope that the novice I'm going to be teaching is a boy. The last thing I want is to become vulnerable and fall in love with someone – someone who isn't Roza. The school start in about a week and a half. Until then I'm going to stay at a motel.

I hate travelling in planes, because it is so frustrating! There are babies crying, adults fighting, and the fricking plane rules and not mentioning how tall I am, so its difficult adjusting. Ha, I sound like Roza. How I miss her. I miss her too much. I need to distract myself. Ah, where is my favourite my western?

I did not realise that I fell asleep while reading my western, because the airhostess came to wake me up. As much as I hate being rude, especially towards women, that lady was an absolute slut. Her uniform skirt was disgustingly high; her shirt was really tight which was emphasizing her breasts. I felt the bile come up in my throat, but I pushed it back down.

"Hello Sir" The airhostess purred into my ear.

"Yes, how can I help you?" I replied whilst being polite. I can't control myself but be polite, especially towards women. I wouldn't call it flirting, but being kind and polite. I took my bottle of water out and started drinking it. It seemed to help the bile settle down.

"Oh my, aren't you big?" I chocked on my water. She did not just say that.

"Oh, I'm so sorry! Do you want any help? I can help you lots" That was it. I couldn't control the next words that came out of my mouth.

"I'm sorry, Ma'am, but I am not interested." As scowl came on her face, which made me proud. "Oh, one more thing, red looks absolutely disgusting on you. What's the word, oh yes, slut." I spat. The person beside me was a guy who was the same age as me. And he had a built.

The airhostess left looking horrified; hopefully she's not going to come back. As soon as she left, I looked at the guy next to me and we both started laughing. After we were done, he started talking.

"That was really good. I'm Stefan. Stefan Ivanovo." Ah, Russian. Well, that makes sense. He is going to Russia.

"Dimitri. Dimitri Belikov" We shook hands and continued talking. He's a nice guy. He checked his phone for the time and accidently dropped it. As went to pick it up, I noticed he had marks on his neck. Molnija marks to be exact. He's a guardian?

"So, how many have you killed?" Stefan asked me as he got up. Is he talking about Strigoi?

"Killed what?" I hoped playing innocent might stop him from talking, well I guess not.

"Cut the crap. I know you're a dhampir and you know that I'm one as well. Which dhampir has not heard of Dimitri Belikov? The person who was a Strigoi but now turned back to a dhampir?" I flinched at that.

He must've noticed that I flinched. "Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't – "

"No, it's alright. I need to stop being so sorry for myself. It wasn't my fault. I wasn't in control." He nodded that showed he understood me.

"So, what brings you to Russia? I thought you were staying at the Royal Court?"

"I needed to get away for while. Everything there has been getting on my last nerves and I can't take it anymore. So, here I am" I cracked a small smile.

"What about you? What are you doing in Russia?" I asked him.

"I've been transferred to an academy in Russia"

"I'm sorry for being rude but what academy are you being transferred to?"

"St. Basils. Why? Everything ok?"

"I think we should get to know each other because we are going to spending a lot of time together" He was grinning widely.

"Well, I guess we have some catching up to do." Ivanovo said in a high-pitched voice.

"Wow, you sounded like my younger sister." He blushed a bit at the comment.

"Oops, Sorry."

"It's alright, there's no need to be sorry" After that I continued reading my novel while he was listening to music.

"So, school starts in a week and half. What are you planning to do til then?"

"Well, I'm just going to stay in Novosibirsk and probably meet up with my family. Which I have no idea to do because they don't know… that I … yeah" He nodded in understanding. He understood that I was talking about me turning back to a dhampir. Stephan didn't question me further and for that I was thankful.

The plane landed a couple of hours later. Stephan and I collected our luggage and made our way out of the airport.

"Well, I guess this is it. It was nice meeting Guardian Belikov." He put his hand out in front and shook it.

"You too Guardian Ivanovo. I will meet you at St Basils." And with a quick nod, he left.

I got a cab and got into the heart of Novosibirsk. As I was passing down the street, I was looking around and I realised how much I've missed my home country. The food, the people, the hospitality.

I got into an alley, which led into a street opposite, filled with motels. Perfect. I went in one, which didn't seem bring much attention and seemed perfect. I checked in the room. The room was… well; I'm not sure how it actually was like. (A/N: I'm not actually sure how the room is actually like, so bear with me or use your imagination.)

The bed was a double bed, not sure how I was supposed to sleep, but I'm sure I'll manage. The walls in the room were beige. A small wooden desk and chair, with a small T.V. in the corner and a couch.

I am planning to stay here for 4-5 days and then go to another motel, so the people won't get suspicious. I decided to sleep. I still had some jetlag.

It was my first night in Russia and I had just woken up. It was 6 pm (human time). It was starting to get a bit dark outside. I got up and quickly had a shower. I got dressed and decided to get something to eat.

I went into this Chinese food take away place. It was nice and it tasted pretty good.

*1 week later*

It's been a week since my arrival in my home country, Russia. I start and end my day with thinking of Roza. How I should've never said that I loved her. It's killing me. Every time I check my phone, I get at least 10-20 messages from her.

It was currently 7:30pm (human time) and I was going to my usual place for breakfast, the Chinese Restaurant. 20 mins later I was done. I usually eat my food a lot more quickly, but now, I just can't be bothered. I promised Lissa that I will protect her, I failed her. I promised Roza that I will never leave her and will always love her, I failed her as well.

I'm well aware of the shortcuts around the area, so I decided to use one of them. As I was walking and I heard some hushed voices. It was really dark. A human won't be able to see properly, but with my dhampir senses, I was able to see everything clearly. It was a tall guy pinning a girl against the wall. The girl looked really familiar – long brown hair, dark brown eyes. Was it Roza? No, Roza was a lot taller in height. The tall guy quickly whipped his head back, and I met with his eyes. Damn, I should've known. The guy was a Strigoi. I pulled out the stake that I always carried with me and I fell into a defensive position. The girl quickly ran behind me. Strigoi and I fought for a while before I managed to kill him off.

I turned around to face the girl. She had fainted.

. . What is she doing here? I nudged her a couple of times but she didn't she wake up. I took her to my motel room and laid her down on the bed. I was so shocked, still am. She woke up and I met with her eyes. She smiled widely.

"I missed you so much" She said before she fell asleep in my arms, again.

"I missed you too" I replied.

RPOV

I was doing my shift. Which consisted of staying at the front gate and checking the wards. Suddenly, the alarm went off or as I like to call it – "the strigoi alarm". The alarm that is used to indicate that there are Strigoi at the Court. Wait, what? How the heck is that possible? I was standing right next to the wards and they were clearly not broken, and plus I didn't have any nausea. What the hell is going on? Lissa shock and anxiety hit me like a tidal wave. I ran to her room to see the Guardians running around like headless chickens. What? Am I missing here? Guardians are supposed to be outside fighting Strigoi! Well, if there are any.

"Liss, what's going on?" She was sitting stone-faced. I nudged her.

"Liss? Liss. Liss!" She flinched and looked up to meet my eyes. Her pale jade eyes were filled with worry and shock, as same as her bond.

"What happened Liss?" I asked her gently as I enveloped her in my arms and rocked her a bit. She was silently crying on my shoulder. She sniffed a couple of times before spoke.

"She ran away Rose" She? Who is she?

"Who Liss?"

"Tasha. She ran away Rose"

"W-What?" I finally managed to choke out. She just nodded.

"Come on, you have to see this" she dragged me to Tasha's cell. One of the walls had tally marks on it. The other wall had writing on it, in blood.

"Rose, you better watch out. You're going to lose who you value the most. You know what I mean."

Oh no. She's going to take Dimitri. No, no not him. I ran outside to Guardian Headquarters.

"Hans! Where the hell are you?!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. All the guardians turned to face me with clear confusion on their faces. I just glared back at them.

"What? Who is shouti- Oh Rose? What do you want now?" He asked. He was a nice person but hell annoying.

"Come outside. We need to talk" I spoke with such a cold voice, I swear I saw him gulp.

We reached outside and I started talking.

"Ok, I need you tell me where is Dimitri-"

"No"

"What?"

"NO"

"'No' What?"

"No. I'm not going to tell you. He requested not to tell anyone, especially you."

Oh great! What the hell do I do with Dimitri? He is equally stuburron as me.

"Fine" and with that I walked off.

I turned to my room to find Olena panicking. They came a couple of days ago and I have been so happy to meet her.

"Olena? Are you ok? Can I get you anything?" she looked up completely oblivious that I had entered the room.

"Oh Roza. What will I do with Vikka? She ran away from home, again. I just hope she is ok."

"Olena, she'll be fine. You know Vikka. She will only leave unless it is completely and utterly important" she nodded.

"Yes, I know that. But, I still can't help but worry." I feel really sorry for her. When she came, Dimitri had already left. She was heartbroken. And now Vikka. I internally sighed.

"Come on, let's get some tea"

I decided that I will call Vikka later. Now, I'm going to sit and talk to Olena.

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