The Untold Story of Adrian's Heart
Category: Vampire Academy
Rating: T
Description: The Vampire Academy Series from Adrian's perspective
Adrian watched the crowd at Priscilla's banquet. He sat at a table with a glass of champagne in hand. He stared at the gold liquid as he thought about what had happened only an hour ago. He thought about Rose and how sexy she had looked in that dress. He frowned; annoyed at himself for how he was drawn towards Rose just like she was drawn to him. Though she was just a dhampir, and he was a Moroi with a weird charismatic ability that made people drawn to him. But he didn't think about that much, no matter how annoyed his was he thoughts still centred around Rose who right now was probably screwing that Guardian Belikov.
Adrian took a sip of the champagne then watched as it swirled around in the glass. The colour reminded him of the aura that surrounded him, and Vasilisa. Vasilisa. He scanned the crowd looking for her. He hoped she was still here. He didn't get the chance to talk to her properly earlier. He spotted her talking to a Moroi royal couple. He got up and made his way towards her.
"Hello," Adrian shook the couples hands "Adrian Ivashkov. May I borrow Vasilisa for one moment?" he steered Vasilisa away from them and into a corner of the banquet hall. "Hello cousin."
"What are you doing?" Vasilisa asked as she looked behind him at the crowd.
"What, can't I talk to you in a public place?"
She frowned then looked at Adrian. "Look I'm sorry, but have you seen Rose anywhere?"
"Well I don't think they grow roses in winter but they are-
"Adrian I'm serious, have you seen Rose?"
"Yeah, yeah. I last saw her an hour ago when I was with her. Her mother dragged her out the party because she was talking to me," he answered as he took a sip of his champagne.
A confused expression showed on her face. "What?"
"Yeah so maybe talking to me was a bad idea," he said
"Well why did you want to talk to me?" her expression now changed to curiosity.
"I wanted to continue the conversation we had this morning."
"Well um, is now really a good time?"
"What, you want to have it later when we are not in public?"
"Umm, yeah, because my boyfriend is already annoyed at me for this morning," Adrian rolled his eyes. "Plus I have kept my powers hidden for so long that I don't feel comfortable talking about it like this."
"Fine but we should talk soon."
"Yeah of course but not tonight."
Adrian hid his disappointment. "Yeah sure, we will meet back here tomorrow night. That sound good?"
"Sure," Vasilisa nodded then turned around and walked away.
Adrian was tired of this banquet so he dumped his glass on a random table and made his way back to his room where he slept the rest of the day.
****
Adrian woke up in the middle of the night. He looked around at his room. Suddenly feeling sick of the room, he got dressed and left it. He made his way to the bar. Alcohol always made him happy and definitely had a reason to drink. He sat down on a barstool and was about to order a glass of vodka when he thought better of it. Like he needed a reminder of Russians.
He was about to order again when he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around and was surprised to see Guardian Belikov approaching him. He stopped right in front of him, his face expressionless.
Adrian was about to come up with a witty remark when he saw his aura. His face may not have showed it but he was extremely worried and freaking out about something. That something could only be one thing; Rose.
"What happened?" asked Adrian truly concerned.
Belikov looked confused. Then composed his face. "Have you seen Rose?"
Adrian frowned, "Rose is missing?"
He started to back away. "I guess I've wasted my time talking to you."
Adrian got off the stool and walked to Belikov. "What happened?"
"That is none of your concern, Lord Ivashkov," he said Adrian's name with a bit of venom.
Pissed off Adrian replied, "Yeah but I bet you must be really concerned."
Belikov looked at him. "What is that supposed to mean?"
"I know all about how you feel about Rose." He walked even closer to Belikov. "If people paid even just a little bit of attention they would immediately realise as well but no, you are the "bad-ass" guardian who is so dedicated to his job and everyone thinks the best of you-"
"Enough. I have no idea what you are talking about but now isn't the time. Rose went to Spokane along with four of her friends, which was where Strigori were sited and we have no idea where they are. Now if you would excuse me I have to go find them."
Guardian Belikov walked away and left Adrian stunned. It must be really bad if he is that upset. Adrian stood there until he realised something. Maybe he could help. Adrian walked back to his room more determined than ever.
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He lay down on his bed and focused his mind completely on Rose. It wouldn't work if she wasn't asleep but he had to try. After a few minutes his mind was sent to a beach. He saw her standing there. He walked up to her.
"Little dhampir," he said. "It's about time."
She turned around, surprised to see him.
"Still got your protection," he added. She was wearing a nazar and her chotki again.
"And you're in the sun again," Rose said. "So I suppose it's your dream."
"It's our dream."
She wriggled her toes in the sand. "How can two people share a dream?"
"People share dreams all the time, Rose."
She looked up at him with a frown. "I need to know what you mean. About there being darkness around me. What does it mean?"
"Honestly, I don't know. Everyone has light around them, except for you. You have shadows. You take them from Lissa."
Her confusion grew. "I don't understand."
"I can't get into it right now," he told me. "That's not why I'm here."
"You're here for a reason?" she asked. "You aren't just…here to be here?"
He stepped forward and caught her hand, forcing her to look up at him. All amusement was gone. He was dead serious. "Where are you?"
Around them, the beach suddenly blurred, like a film going out of focus. She was thinking hard.
"In a basement…" she said slowly. "Oh God, Adrian. You've got to help Mia and Christian. I can't-"
Adrian's grip on her hand tightened. "Where?" The world shimmered again, and this time it didn't refocus. He swore. "Where are you, Rose?"
The world began to disintegrate.
"A basement. In a house. In-"
Adrian lost her completely. He opened his eyes to reality and swore again. He charged out the door looking for Vasilisa.