Ok everyone this is my first FanFic and I really hope you all like it. I worked and I'm working hard to make this the best I can. I really like the Vampire Academy series and just a warning for all the Adrian fans out there, this is and will only be a RxD FanFic.

Disclaimer: Vampire Academy belongs to Richelle Mead. I own nothing (but I wish I did...)

Chapter 1: Humble Beginnings

RPOV

My eyes fluttered open as I awoke to a bright room. I registered a pair of arms around me and remembered that I was in the palace sleeping with Dimitri.

I smiled widely and shifted up to press a kiss onto his lips. Automatically, Dimitri's arms wrapped tighter around my waist and kissed me back passionately.

"Morning comrade," I said happily when we broke apart.

"Morning Roza," he greeting back, smiling down at me.

It had been two weeks since I was shot and I was recuperating at a fast pace, much to my dismay. As much as I love being a guardian, having this time to get better has been so amazing. The reason why is because Dimitri has been the one to take care of me.

Now that we were officially—and publically—a couple again, Dimitri and I had no more limitations. Initially many dhampirs and Moroi didn't approve of our relationship. However, over time they adjusted to us being a couple. Even so we are still guardians and we will protect the Moroi…after having some alone time with my Dimitri.

"What's the plan for today?" I asked Dimitri, snuggling into his embrace.

"I was thinking a nice walk around the court and some quality time back here when we're done," Dimitri suggested.

"Oh, Dimitri, you have something in mind for this so called 'quality time?'" I questioned.

"Hm," he said thoughtfully, "I guess you'll just have to find out."

"Oh come on Dimitri you know I'm not a big fan of surprises."

"But if you think about it, it's not really that much of a surprise."

I was about to protest when he kissed my forehead and got out of bed. "Where are you going?"

"Shower. I'll be out in twenty minutes."

I nodded and Dimitri walked down the hallway to get to the large bathroom. Seconds later I heard the water running and I got out of bed. I rushed into the other bathroom located right next to the bedroom. I'm not exactly sure why Dimitri didn't use this one but it doesn't really matter.

I started the shower and stripped my clothes, hopping into the warm water. I quickly washed my hair and body, making record time. I quickly wrapped a towel around me and walked back into the bedroom. It had only been ten minutes according to the clock sitting on the nightstand so I had less than ten minutes to pick an outfit for our outing.

In the end, right as Dimitri was walking back in, I finished putting on the skinny jeans I had chosen to match my red V-neck shirt. It was definitely casual wear which is what I was aiming for.

"Looks like someone's ready for our walk," Dimitri teased.

It took a minute for me to realize that he wasn't wearing a shirt and my eyes traveled down to his muscled chest. Damn he was sexy. Thank God he was all mine. "I'm more than ready for our walk," I said happily.

Dimitri moved over to his dresser and pulled out a tightly fitting T-shirt. He slipped it on and appeared in front of me.

"You and your speed," I commented jokingly.

Dimitri only smiled and cupped my face. I smiled as well and pursed my lips slightly as Dimitri brought our lips together. It was brief but filled with the love I cherished so much.

Dimitri grabbed my hand and laced our fingers together. "Ready?" he asked.

"You bet," I replied.

DPOV

Rose and I exited the palace which lay at the back of court, almost secluded from the rest of court. I took her out to the border or the wall that circled the court. All around were trees and plants making the landscape a nice location for a walk.

At first we walked in a comfortable silence, enjoying just being together. Then Rose finally broke it.

"So Dimitri, how much longer do you think we'll get off?" she asked, referring to her time off because of her being shot and all.

"I don't know, probably another month I'd say," I said.

"Another month of alone time then it's back to the real world," she said thoughtfully.

"At least I'm going to be Christian's guardian and we'll be able to see each other a lot more than we would I was assigned to someone else," I pointed out.

"That is true," Rose agreed. There was a pause. "Dimitri?"

"Yes Roza?"

"Will we really be able to continue our relationship after my 'sick' time is over?"

I stopped and stood in front of her, cupping her face. "Roza, I love you and we will work through this," I promised.

She smiled. "Good 'cause I don't want to miss out on a little action."

I laughed and released her face, lacing our fingers together again. We continued to walk for a little while longer until we reached a small decorative pond.

I took Rose into my arms and held her close to me. "Rose, I have something to ask you," I told her seriously.

"Yes?"

"I was thinking that maybe we could take a little trip before we return to reality."

"And what trip is that?"

"To Russia, I want us to visit my family."

LPOV

I put my hands over my eyes and rubbed them over and over again. I had been up for hours trying to figure out everything for Tasha's trial. Christian had been in bed since the beginning of this adventure, not wanting to deal with his own aunt's death trial. I, myself, wasn't happy I had this on my shoulders either. Not to mention Rose and Dimitri were on an injury leave so I was missing part of my guardian entourage and Christian had a temporary guardian until Dimitri came back.

I hadn't seen Rose since the day after my coronation and Christian only heard from Dimitri once. He had told Christian something about an extension on their leave so he could do something special with Rose. I didn't object so I granted another two weeks.

Now I left myself in a mess of work and not to mention I still had to pick classes and things for Lehigh. School starts in the fall and Rose and I will be officially attending. She wasn't too thrilled about it but her excuse was as long as I was safe and happy, she'd come with me.

I turned my attention back on the documents in front of me. Pressure was instantly back on my shoulders. Someone's life was in my hands—Christian's aunt no less —and this was my first real royal decision and I wasn't ready to make it.

"Liss, come to bed, it's getting late." Christian came over and wrapped his arms around my shoulders.

"I need to get this done Christian," I told him seriously, "her trial is in two months."

I felt him flinch. "Please Liss, just give it a rest for tonight," he begged.

I unwrapped his arms from around me. "Give me ten minutes and I'll be in, I promise."

He sighed. "Fine." He walked off, annoyance clear in the air.

I let out a breath of air. This is going to be harder than I thought.

Christian truly felt betrayed by Tasha. She was his aunt and he trusted her, then she went and killed the queen, blaming Rose for the whole thing. I had trusted her too and I honestly never saw it coming.

I stared down at the papers in front of me for what felt like the thousandth time tonight. I ran a hand through my hair and took the papers into my hands.

Natasha Ozera

DOB: August 7th, 1987

Convicted of :

Punishment:

I had filled out every part of this form except for the punishment. I just couldn't bring myself to right down execution.

"Rose why did we have to lose the bond?" I asked aloud. Not having her as a part of my soul anymore felt too strange, too fake and I felt lonely without her.

Too many problems at once, Christian's right, it's time to sleep.

I got out of my desk chair and turned off the lamp. I walked into our bedroom, finding Christian sitting up in our bed waiting for me. I climbed into his open arms and snuggled into him.

"Why does this have to be so hard?" I asked him.

"I don't know Liss, I really don't know," he answered.

He kissed the top of my head softly, murmuring a sweet goodnight. I closed my eyes and drifted off to a dreamless sleep.

Ok yes this chapter is slightlyish sorta short but I will let you all know the first couple chapters will be short and I assure everyone that they will get longer as the story continues. Quick little sidenote, THANK YOU ROZALIABELIKOVA FOR HELPING AS A CO-AUTHOR TO THIS STORY! I APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP (btw im sorry for my lack of spelling knowledge) R&R!