(December 16)

Jasmine stood on the porch next to the railing and saw views of the mountains. The air felt warm, and the sun hung bright in the sky, coating everything in golden light. Hearing the birds sing in the sky, Jasmine could feel the sunshine on her face and was wearing a spaghetti two-piece bridesmaid dress in red.

Adrian said, "Little Nova," "You look nice today." Jasmine turns her head to see Adrian sitting in a rocking chair, drinking a beer. Jasmine said, "The mountains are so beautiful in summer. But it's cold as shit in winter. By the way, thank you for stopping my nightmare. " Adrian said, "You're welcome." What was your nightmare about? " Jasmine said, "For the past few months, I have been dreaming that Victor Dashkov will break out of prison. Adrian said, "Victor Dashkov is in prison for what he did to Vasilisa." Jasmine said, "I know." But if it feels so real.

Adrian walked next to Jasmine and said, "We have all been worried about you. It has been five long days. That was a terrible trick that Tasha pulled on you. Janine Hathaway and little Dhampier have been bothering for the past five days, and Christian has been shouting at Tasha for not showing respect to you and trying to kill you again. Vasilisa has cried a few days in Christian arms. Eddie kept his eyes on Tasha and reported Natasha to the court for trying to kill you. Guardian Janine Hathaway has been on the telephone with the court and someone else. She seems so sad and pissed off about what Natasha did to you.

Jasmine looked at Adrian and said, "Eddie has been a good little soldier for reporting Natasha to court. Because of Natasha's action against the guardian under rules 15–26 B under the guardian code. Any act that Moroi does to anyone's guardian is punishable by law, and that act will get their guardian stripped away. Adrian said, "Did you just quote the law on me?" Jasmine said, "Yes! You make sure Mommy, Rosie, Cowboy and Eddie know about rules 15–26 B under the guardian code. If you need pieces of evidence, call Captain Alberta at St. Vladimir's Academy and inform her what Natasha has done. Captain Alberta will take steps to have all the information and evidence to show that Natasha Ozera has done this before. " Adrian said, "damn! Little Nova. It seems you had a safety net in place if Natasha ever tried to kill you again." Jasmine smiled at Adrian, showing her fangs and nodding. Adrian said, "That's my girl."

Adrian said, "I have good news to report to you. Rose, Christian, Eddie, Vasilisa, Janine, and I are no longer staying at Natasha's house. Janine moved us all to Hampton Inn Middletown two days ago, close to the hospital where Caddle the rapper took you to.

Jasmine asked, "Did you get my stuff from Natasha's residence?" Adrian said, "No! We forget it. " Jasmine stated, "I have to go back to Natasha's residence to get my stuff. That's alright, I forgive you, Uncle. " Adrian said, "Well, thank you! Jasmine said, "Next time, I'm kicking your Moroi ass around your shoulder and wearing you as a fuzzy hat." Adrian said, "Sorry!" Jasmine said, "I think it's time to wake up." I will meet you later at the Hampton Inn Middletown. Adrian said, OK! We will wait for you to join us for a drink. " Jasmine said, "Now that is a party." Jasmine started fading from the dream. Jasmine could see Adrian smiling at her.

(Hospital)

Jasmine wakes up in a hospital bed. Dimitri was sleeping right next to Jasmine in the same bed, with his arm across her waist and snuggled up to her with his head in her neck. Jasmine opened her eyes and moved her head.

Dimitri whispers into Jasmine's ear, saying, "Baby girl." You know, you scared me almost to death. " Jasmine turned her head and looked into Dimitri's eyes. Dimitri could see that Jasmine's eyes were golden, looking back at him. Jasmine said, "Sorry! It's not my fault. That bitch tried to kill me again. I really disliked her. Dimitri said, "I know, baby girl, and don't worry, your mother has taken steps to make that bitch Tasha pay. Jasmine said, "That sounds like my mother."

Dimitri leaned in and started kissing with passion, love, and desire. Jasmine reached out to put a hand on the back of his neck. There was a knock on the door. Dimitri pulled away and looked at the door. The door opened and a red-headed nurse walked into the room. The nurse said, "My name is nurse Trisha Conner. I came to check on our patient to see how she is doing. Jasmine said, "Better." Trisha said, "That's great to hear that you're doing better." Trisha asked, "Could you please sit up? so that I could check on your breathing.

Dimitri got up from the bed and stood next to it. Jasmine sits up, still wearing the clothes that she came in wearing, taking a stethoscope from around her neck and putting it in-ears and putting it on Jasmine's chest. Soon, Trisha touched Jasmine, sending a shock, making Trisha jump. Trisha said, "That hurt!" Both Jasmine and Dimitri looked at Trisha. "Everything alright? " Dimitri asked. Trisha said, "I was just shocked by Jasmine." It's just a little static electricity, nothing to worry about. "

Jasmine asked, "Are you related to Elatha Conner?" Trisha said, "That is my great grandmother." "Do you know who she is? " Jasmine said, "She always seems like an angel to me." Dimitri understood what Jasmine was getting at. Dimitri asked, "How is she doing?" Trisha said, "I just talked to her last night and she is doing great." Jasmine and Dimitri knew that Elatha Conner wasn't in the world anymore. This woman was lying to them.

Jasmine grabbed the woman's arm and pulled her to her, saying, "You're lying!" Trisha looked surprised to see herself caught in lye. Jasmine glanced into her eyes and started compelling her to tell the truth. Dimitri was surprised by Jasmine to find that she was using her spirit magic on the nurse. Jasmine asked, "Who do you work for?" Trisha said, "The watchers and we have been searching for you for years." Jasmine asked, "Do they know that I am here?" Trisha said, "No! I came in to check if that was the element. Jasmine said, "You forget about me being the element and remember that it was the guardian that was food poison." Dimitri was surprised that Jasmine was taking away her memory to hide the fact that she was the element. Jasmine blinked at the command break.

Jasmine asked, "I would like to leave now." Dimitri understood Jasmine's desire to leave. Trisha said, "I will get the paperwork together before you can leave." "Dimitri could tell that Jasmine felt uneasy around her." "Dimitri looked at Jasmine and said, "That would be a good idea." As guardians, we have things to do and parties to attend.

(Tasha House)

Dimitri and Jasmine walked back inside Tasha's house to find Tasha sitting on the couch reading a mystery book. Tasha turns her head to find Jasmine standing behind Dimitri. Tasha jumped to her feet and demanded, "What the hell is that bitch doing in my house?" Dimitri said, "Calm yourself, Tasha." Jasmine came to get her stuff and was soon leaving to join her family for Christmas. " "Hurry, get you shit out of my house," Tasha said.

Dimitri and Jasmine walked upstairs together. entering Dimitri's bedroom and saying, "I'm sorry." This has been the worst Christmas that you have ever had. " Christian wants to give you the best Christmas. Because Roze and yourself never had a good Christmas together. At that, Jasmine looked at Dimitri and said, "At least Pyro tried to give us a normal Christmas." But next year, I'll pick the place and the people. " Dimitri smiled and laughed.

Jasmine said, "But right now we need to pack." Dimitri asked, "What do you mean that we have to pack?" Jasmine said, "Did you forget the law?" Under rule 15–26 B under the Guardian Code, it states, "Any act Moroi does to anyone's guardian is punishable by law and that act will get their guardian stripped away." Dimitri looked down at Jasmine and said, "You're right! We have not used the rule a lot, and most guardians forget about it. Tasha has tried to kill him two times already. I mean one more than her ass gets sent to prison. "

Ten minutes later,

Jasmine and Dimitri walked downstairs to the living room together. Tasha had her arms crossed and tapped her foot, thinking that she had won a prize or something. Jasmine and Dimitri stopped in front of Tasha. Tasha said, "It's about time that blood whore gets her ass out of my house."

Jasmine said, in a calm voice. Natasha Ozera is acting like a spoiled rich child. "Not realizing the truth that lies before her." Tasha said, "What the hell are you talking about?" Dimitri said, under the guardian code 15–26 B. Tasha said, "What the hell does that mean?" Jasmine said, "The guardian code 15–26 B means any act that Moroi does to anyone's guardian is punishable by law and that act will get their guardian stripped away."

Tasha looked surprised at Jasmine and Dimitri. As if someone just slapped the shit out of her. Tasha said, "You can't take Dimka!" Jasmine said, "It's already too late for Natasha Ozera." By your own actions, this second counts in my life. We have informed the court and the guardian council that Natasha Ozera made the second count on my life. From this day forward, Guardian Dimitri Alexander Belikov is no longer your guardian from this day forward. "Have a nice day, Natasha Ozera."

It was Dimitri and Jasmine's turn to start heading for the front door. "Tasha screams, "No!" "Please no!" Natasha realizes that her world is falling apart. Now that Christian is upset with her and Dimitri is gone, I sat back on the sofa crying.

(Hampton Inn)

Dimitri and Jasmine arrive at Hampton Inn Middletown and enter the hotel together. Janine walks around the corner to find Jasmine and Dimitri walking through the front doors. Janine walked up to Dimitri and Jasmine. Dimitri said, "Guardian Hathaway." Janine said, "Jasmine, find a Christian and return to college." Jasmine asked, "Something wrong, Mommy?" Janine said, "Victor Dashkov had broken out of prison."

Jasmine asked, "Shit! So my nightmare has come to pass. " Making Dimitri and Janine turn into Jasmine, Dimitri asked, "What do you mean?" Jasmine said, "For the past few months, I have had nightmares or dreams that Victor Dashkov is breaking out of prison." Both Janine and Dimitri were surprised to find out that Jasmine had a dream of it and it came true.

Jasmine asked, "Where is Pyro?" Janine said, with Rose, Eddie, and Vasilisa at the bar with Adrian. Jasmine looked at her mother and said, "You know that Rose and Vasilisa are lightweights when drinking." Because of the spirit, Uncle consumes far too much, and Pyro is like me. Dimitri remembers that Jasmine would have a few drinks and go to bed.

Jasmine started heading to the bar to get Christian to inform him that he was going back to college. Jasmine walked into the bar and discovered her friends sitting around a table playing a drinking game together. Jasmine walked up to the table and watched Adrian make the quarter bounce off the table and go to land in a shot glass. Jasmine reached out and grabbed the quarter out of the air. As they wait for the quarter to land in one of the shot glasses.

Adrian said, "Where did the quarter go?" Jasmine asked, "Do you mean this quarter?" Jasmine holds it in the right hand, between the thumb and pointer finger. Rose said, "Sit down with us." Jasmine said, "Sorry guys." Pyro and I have to leave. You might not know that Victor Dashkov had just broken out of prison. Making Christian, Rose, Eddie, Vasilisa, and Adrian look at Jasmine's surprise on their faces.

Eddie and Rose say, "Victor Dashkov."

Vasilisa looked worried! Christian said, "Jazz. Your dream comes to pass. " Adrian asked, "What is that?" "Really Uncle, Forget that I said I'd have nightmares about Victor breaking out of prison in my last spirit dream," Jasmine said, "I thought it was just a nightmare." Jasmine said, "Maybe I need to lay off the drinking and listen to what people say." Adrian looked at Jasmine and understood that she was upset and didn't mean what she said.

Rose said, "I have to portent Vasilisa from Victor. Jasmine just looked at Rose. Jasmine reached down, grabbed Christian's arm, and said, "Come on, Pyro!" You need to pack. We will leave sooner than we thought.

Vasilisa said, "What about our family Christmas?" Jasmine said, "This family Christmas sucks just like the other ones that came before it." Adrian asked, "Little Nova?" Have you ever had a good Christmas? " Jasmine said, "Last Christmas that we had with mom." Before she sent us to the academy, But after that, no! Every Christmas, I was always alone. I would wish for Christmas stars every year. I could have our family back together for Christmas; our mother, father, and sister. But my wish never came true. I guess our father is too busy to even show up. just like my sister and Vasilisa. When they vowed to come to the tower every year, they always end up going to everyone's stupid Christmas parties and drinking too much. when they knew they needed to be somewhere else.

Janine overheard Jasmine's Christmas wish to have her family together. She started thinking Jasmine wanted to have the best Christmas with her mother and father and her sister. But Victor Dashkov and Tasha Ozera are taking her last chance at a good Christmas with her family away. One day, Jasmine, you will have the best Christmas. I will make sure you will. Seeing Jasmine drag Christian behind the elevator as he prepares to leave unhappy.

(Hour later)

Christian and Jasmine started leaving the Hampton Inn Middletown and started heading to the parking lot. Dimitri runs behind Jasmine and spins her around and pulls her to him. Soon, Dimitri said, "our bond will be up." Jasmine said, "in March." "Don't worry, I will take care of everything."

Dimitri said, "I could come with you to California." Jasmine said, "Cowboy! Vasilisa needs right now, with Victor out of prison. Soon we will be together again. " Dimitri reached down and started kissing Jasmine. Adrian said, "I knew it." "That cradle robber and little Nova are together. "

Christian said, "Shut up! "Adrian. " Dimitri gives Adrian the "go to hell" look. Jasmine said, "See around, Cowboy, and this is for your Christmas gift." "See you in your dreams. " As he is walking away, Dimitri holds a silver gift and kisses it on his lips.

Dimitri watched Christian and Jasmine get into their mustang. Janine walked up and looked at Dimitri. "Asking how long you and my daughter have been together?" Dimitri said, "Well! It's a long story. Janine said, "I've got time."

Jasmine started her Mustang and drove out of the parking lot, down the exit ramp onto NY-17 E.