I do not, nor will I ever own Vampire Academy. Vampire Academy belongs to Richelle Mead.

Okay everyone, in this story, the fight in Shadow Kiss happened, but Dimitri did not die or turn into a strigoi. Rose is now about to graduate, everyone knows about their relationship.

Told in RPOV

So many things have happened since the Strigoi attack. For one thing, me and Dimitri announced to everyone that we were in love, and he got reassigned to a royal moroi at court, although, we still do not know who. Things seemed to be looking up for us. Even though not many people took it the right way, Lissa was one hundred percent supportive. Kirova almost sent us both off to a blood whore community. After hearing, she flipped out, but now accepts our choice. Alberta wasn't surprised, which, was kind of surprising in itself. She said that she had guessed there was something more than just a professional relationship a long time ago.

On the other hand, my mother, Guardian Janine Hathaway, almost killed Dimitri. After telling my mother, Dimitri wound up with two black eyes, three broken ribs, a sprained ankle, and a broken arm. He also had to stay in the infirmary for about a week. After I talked to my mother, she calmed down, but still wasn't all for the idea. She then decided that since Dimitri would be guarding someone else at court, that she would take this opportunity to become Lissa's other Guardian, in turn, being able to keep an eye on Dimitri and me.

Now, it was time for graduation. After all that hard work, everything would finally pay off. Lissa and I decided to get ready together. We had gone shopping, and we picked out dresses for the graduation party. I picked out a silky black dress that came down to my knees. It was strapless, and had a crimson red belt just above the waste. Lissa bought me a black choker necklace, with a red rose on in. I paired it up with some matching red stilettos. Lissa got a pale blue dress that was about as long as mine. She treated herself to an expensive looking diamond necklace, bracelet, and earring set. She also had pale blue stilettos.

"You look amazing!" I exclaimed as she finished with her hair, down and wavy, and makeup. Her eye shadow matched the dress, and her lips were a baby pink shade.

"Not as amazing as you're going to look when I'm done with you," She stated. She then dragged me to a seat in front of her mirror.

After about an hour, she had my hair up in a bun, it was obviously beautiful. She put some Smokey grey eye shadow on my eyes, and added crimson lipstick. She then applied just enough blush.

"I still can't compare to you," I pointed out. To me, it was true.

"Rose, I think you have it backwards," she said with a huge grin on her face. Through the bond, I felt excitement.

Then, it was time to go. We both knew that our lives were only just about to begin. We both headed down to the gym, the place it was being held in. We both took our seats, she among the moroi, and I with the novices. The moroi went first, and I took the time to look at the guardian standing along the wall. My mother was by the door, glancing at me, she looked proud. Then just to my right, I noticed Dimitri. He was also standing along the wall in full alert, and I eventually caught his eye and smiled. He gave me a slight grin back, and looked at me with those loving eyes of his. Then I heard a familiar name, and looked up.

"Vasilissa Dragomir," Headmistresses Kirova called Lissa up to get her diploma and guardian assignments. "Congratulations on graduating, your Guardians will be Guardian Janine and Rosemarie Hathaway."

Lissa smiled then said, "Thank you," took the diploma, and sat back down.

Again, I spaced out until, my own name was called. "Rosemarie Hathaway," Headmistress Kirova called.

I went up, took my diploma, swore my oath to protect Moroi, and got my promise mark. "You will be guarding Vasilissa Dragomir," she stated.

"I wouldn't have it any other was," I said so it was barely audible, smiled, nodded, and returned to my seat.

Just after sitting down, Dimitri smiled and whispered, "Congratulations, Roza."

Then, our eyes met, and just as I was about to forget everything in those deep brown eyes of his, I muttered out, "Thanks, Comrade."

Okay so tell me what you guys think, more is coming soon~! In the next chapter, they go to the royal court and we introduce the main problem… woohoo! Tell me what you thought about this chapter. I also take suggestions for future chapters~!

~Caitlyn