1 00:00:12,137 --> 00:00:17,243 Once, long ago, we lived in the human world. 2 00:00:17,343 --> 00:00:20,846 The Moroi vampires, who make the rules... 3 00:00:22,828 --> 00:00:24,570 - And the Dhampir Guardians, 4 00:00:24,670 --> 00:00:28,134 - sworn to protect against our enemy, 5 00:00:28,234 --> 00:00:29,936 - the Strigoi. 6 00:00:30,036 --> 00:00:32,819 Undead vampires who live to kill. 7 00:00:32,919 --> 00:00:35,822 Now we live in a world of our own, 8 00:00:35,922 --> 00:00:38,505 - one grounded in elemental magic- 9 00:00:38,605 --> 00:00:43,150 - and steeped in rules no one's challenged in centuries... 10 00:00:43,250 --> 00:00:44,750 ...until now. 11 00:00:48,416 --> 00:00:52,761 The spark of revolution can come from anywhere. 12 00:00:52,861 --> 00:00:55,023 Even two unlikely friends. 13 00:00:57,105 --> 00:01:00,289 And one night that changed everything. 14 00:01:32,623 --> 00:01:35,326 I look like a fucking macaroon. 15 00:01:37,108 --> 00:01:40,331 And now you look like a princess. 16 00:01:42,954 --> 00:01:45,617 Ooh, ooh. 17 00:01:45,717 --> 00:01:47,699 Ugh, how do you even wear this thing? 18 00:01:47,799 --> 00:01:49,581 I just lost a hundred strands. 19 00:01:49,681 --> 00:01:51,683 Heavy is the head, thin is the hair. 20 00:01:53,165 --> 00:01:55,465 Rose, if anyone looks like a macaroon, it's me. 21 00:01:55,528 --> 00:01:56,589 You look beautiful. 22 00:01:56,689 --> 00:01:58,591 We look beautiful, Lissa, 23 00:01:58,691 --> 00:02:00,693 - head to toe. 24 00:02:01,414 --> 00:02:03,416 Let's party. 25 00:02:03,776 --> 00:02:06,079 To all citizens of the Dominion, 26 00:02:06,179 --> 00:02:09,322 - on this, the eve of my 200th birthday- 27 00:02:09,422 --> 00:02:12,686 - and my last as your queen, I thank you. 28 00:02:12,786 --> 00:02:15,049 You have traveled far and wide, 29 00:02:15,149 --> 00:02:17,892 - leaving the safety of your provinces- 30 00:02:17,992 --> 00:02:21,455 - to come to the celebration here at St. Vladimir's. 31 00:02:21,555 --> 00:02:25,820 We all know the dangers that lurk outside our gates. 32 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:30,145 Our Strigoi enemy is strong, but we are stronger. 33 00:02:30,245 --> 00:02:34,549 And under the protection of our Dhampir Guardians, 34 00:02:34,649 --> 00:02:36,712 - we are safe. 35 00:02:36,812 --> 00:02:40,476 So let us have one last festivity together, 36 00:02:40,576 --> 00:02:43,959 - because after nearly two centuries as your queen, 37 00:02:44,059 --> 00:02:47,483 - the one thing I assure you I've learned- 38 00:02:47,583 --> 00:02:51,447 - is how to throw one hell of a party. 39 00:03:04,121 --> 00:03:06,123 Victor Dashkov. 40 00:03:07,925 --> 00:03:11,949 My daughters, Sonya Karp, Mia Karp. 41 00:03:12,049 --> 00:03:15,313 One Royal Moroi, one non. 42 00:03:15,413 --> 00:03:17,155 - And the third? - Mia. 43 00:03:17,255 --> 00:03:19,153 The Guardians make us suffer through this every time. 44 00:03:19,177 --> 00:03:21,400 - It's security protocol. - It's humiliating. 45 00:03:21,500 --> 00:03:22,921 How do they not know who I am? 46 00:03:23,021 --> 00:03:25,364 Mia, darling. Be a sport. 47 00:03:30,509 --> 00:03:32,772 Non-Royal. 48 00:03:32,872 --> 00:03:35,014 Not for long. 49 00:03:35,114 --> 00:03:38,418 ♪ Move now, this is natural ♪ 50 00:03:38,518 --> 00:03:41,861 ♪ And I need your touch ♪ 51 00:03:41,961 --> 00:03:44,744 ♪ Oh, come the blinding sun ♪ 52 00:03:44,844 --> 00:03:47,067 ♪ I already fled the scene ♪ 53 00:03:47,167 --> 00:03:51,472 ♪ I'm already gone, ♪ ♪ there's so much more to see ♪ 54 00:03:51,572 --> 00:03:52,873 ♪ I can feel the night ♪ 55 00:03:52,973 --> 00:03:54,034 - Rose. - Hmm? 56 00:03:54,134 --> 00:03:56,677 - Behave. - Always, Alberta. 57 00:03:56,777 --> 00:03:58,119 Don't encourage her. 58 00:03:58,219 --> 00:04:00,201 She's a guest of a Moroi princess. 59 00:04:00,301 --> 00:04:01,723 Let her have some fun. 60 00:04:01,823 --> 00:04:04,205 Guardians aren't here to have fun. 61 00:04:15,838 --> 00:04:17,580 Once my family greets the Queen, 62 00:04:17,680 --> 00:04:19,682 - we can have some fun. 63 00:04:21,123 --> 00:04:23,266 - Nice. - Excuse you. 64 00:04:26,129 --> 00:04:27,510 What are the Dragomirs thinking, 65 00:04:27,610 --> 00:04:30,149 - letting Lissa invite that girl everywhere she goes? 66 00:04:30,173 --> 00:04:33,597 A Guardian's place is at the gates. 67 00:04:33,697 --> 00:04:35,959 ♪ I'ma make my own way ♪ 68 00:04:46,070 --> 00:04:49,734 The Dragomirs, Your Majesty. 69 00:04:49,834 --> 00:04:53,898 Clarence would introduce his father to his mother. 70 00:04:53,998 --> 00:04:56,541 How are my delightful Dragomirs? 71 00:04:56,641 --> 00:04:59,340 Happy Birthday, Fair Lady. You don't look a day over 80. 72 00:04:59,364 --> 00:05:03,389 Andre, my dear, you cheeky rascal. 73 00:05:03,489 --> 00:05:06,312 And a dreadful liar. 74 00:05:06,412 --> 00:05:09,315 Happy birthday from me as well, Your Majesty. 75 00:05:09,415 --> 00:05:11,718 Princess Vasilissa, 76 00:05:11,818 --> 00:05:14,080 - angel to your brother Andre's devil. 77 00:05:14,180 --> 00:05:16,042 He is shameless, Your Majesty. 78 00:05:16,142 --> 00:05:17,444 How should he be punished? 79 00:05:17,544 --> 00:05:21,248 Being King of the Dominion will be punishment enough. 80 00:05:29,717 --> 00:05:31,419 Oh, surely, he'll find something- 81 00:05:31,519 --> 00:05:33,541 - to cheer him once he's king. 82 00:05:33,641 --> 00:05:34,942 Now, Your Majesty, 83 00:05:35,042 --> 00:05:37,061 - you know there'll have to be an actual election. 84 00:05:37,085 --> 00:05:40,028 Ah, a mere formality. 85 00:05:40,128 --> 00:05:43,311 Who would deny me my pick of successor? 86 00:05:43,411 --> 00:05:47,476 If I say Andre will be king, then so it shall be. 87 00:05:54,423 --> 00:05:56,926 Looks like Mia lost her prince. 88 00:05:57,026 --> 00:05:58,564 I'm amazed she let him out of her sight- 89 00:05:58,588 --> 00:06:00,089 - long enough to lose him. 90 00:06:00,189 --> 00:06:02,972 Where is Andre? 91 00:06:06,436 --> 00:06:08,658 ♪ - Happy birthday, ♪ ♪ - Dear... ♪ 92 00:06:08,758 --> 00:06:10,821 - Shit, I gotta go. - Uh-uh. 93 00:06:17,127 --> 00:06:19,550 Never leave a girl undone, Andre, 94 00:06:19,650 --> 00:06:21,392 - not even for the Queen. 95 00:06:25,657 --> 00:06:26,958 It's a pleasure to meet you... 96 00:06:27,058 --> 00:06:29,340 - Tatiana. - Tatiana. 97 00:07:03,817 --> 00:07:05,960 Strigoi! 98 00:07:06,060 --> 00:07:07,361 ♪ Survival of the fittest, yeah ♪ 99 00:07:07,461 --> 00:07:09,403 ♪ But all up in my business ♪ 100 00:07:09,503 --> 00:07:11,401 ♪ Caught up in calm, ♪ ♪ I know you gotta ♪ 101 00:07:11,425 --> 00:07:13,248 ♪ Run before you get it, ♪ ♪ yeah ♪ 102 00:07:13,348 --> 00:07:15,049 ♪ One, I love a party ♪ 103 00:07:15,149 --> 00:07:16,851 ♪ Love the way you haunt me ♪ 104 00:07:16,951 --> 00:07:18,373 ♪ Put me where you want me ♪ 105 00:07:18,473 --> 00:07:20,976 ♪ Just one sip, ♪ ♪ you won't be sorry ♪ 106 00:07:21,076 --> 00:07:24,379 Strigoi at the wards. Guardian support, stat. 107 00:07:24,479 --> 00:07:26,382 ♪ Love the way you haunt me ♪ 108 00:07:26,482 --> 00:07:28,282 ♪ Right there ♪ ♪ where you want me ♪ 109 00:07:33,769 --> 00:07:37,433 ♪ Right there ♪ ♪ where you want me, ay, ay ♪ 110 00:07:43,340 --> 00:07:46,803 ♪ Pour me whiskey soda, ♪ ♪ I cannot be sober ♪ 111 00:07:46,903 --> 00:07:50,688 ♪ One shot and I'm up, ♪ ♪ two shots and it's over ♪ 112 00:07:50,788 --> 00:07:53,290 ♪ Show me how you like it ♪ 113 00:07:55,112 --> 00:07:56,093 ♪ Show me what you came with ♪ 114 00:07:56,193 --> 00:07:58,496 ♪ I'ma show you guidance ♪ 115 00:07:59,997 --> 00:08:01,820 ♪ Bodies on top of bodies ♪ 116 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:03,341 ♪ Love the way you haunt me ♪ 117 00:08:03,441 --> 00:08:05,441 Strigoi neutralized. Back to positions. 118 00:08:07,726 --> 00:08:11,029 ♪ Love the way you haunt me, ♪ ♪ ay, ay, ay ♪ 119 00:08:11,129 --> 00:08:12,867 ♪ Just one sip, ♪ ♪ you won't be sorry ♪ 120 00:08:12,891 --> 00:08:14,994 ♪ Ay, ay, ay ♪ 121 00:08:19,699 --> 00:08:21,199 ♪ Run up, run up ♪ 122 00:08:23,262 --> 00:08:24,924 ♪ Run up, run up ♪ 123 00:08:27,307 --> 00:08:29,689 ♪ Run up, run up ♪ 124 00:08:32,072 --> 00:08:33,609 You know, I'm pretty sure Andre danced- 125 00:08:33,633 --> 00:08:35,776 - with every single girl at that party. 126 00:08:35,876 --> 00:08:37,297 Poor Mia. 127 00:08:37,397 --> 00:08:39,095 "Poor Mia" will get the only thing- 128 00:08:39,119 --> 00:08:41,742 - she really wants once we marry. 129 00:08:41,842 --> 00:08:44,986 Royal status. 130 00:08:45,086 --> 00:08:47,829 My son, the next King of the Dominion. 131 00:08:47,929 --> 00:08:50,529 I hate to admit it, but you will make a great king. 132 00:08:50,612 --> 00:08:53,475 If I can get the factions to remember we're not enemies, 133 00:08:53,575 --> 00:08:56,238 - it'll go a long way towards peace in the Dominion. 134 00:08:56,338 --> 00:08:58,676 You know, Rose, I get my pick of Guardian once I'm king. 135 00:08:58,700 --> 00:09:00,122 Sorry, once I graduate, 136 00:09:00,222 --> 00:09:02,440 - Lissa and I will be too busy exploring the world. 137 00:09:02,464 --> 00:09:05,608 Yeah, and everyone knows I want Rose to be my Guardian. 138 00:09:05,708 --> 00:09:07,129 I'm not budging on that. 139 00:09:07,229 --> 00:09:08,531 What we want and what we must do- 140 00:09:08,631 --> 00:09:10,053 - can be two very different things. 141 00:09:10,153 --> 00:09:12,495 Maybe, Your Almost Majesty. 142 00:09:12,595 --> 00:09:14,257 But not tonight. 143 00:09:14,357 --> 00:09:16,660 A toast- 144 00:09:16,760 --> 00:09:18,862 - to having everything I want. 145 00:09:18,962 --> 00:09:20,462 A know-it-all big brother... 146 00:09:21,405 --> 00:09:24,348 Kids. 147 00:09:24,448 --> 00:09:26,266 The most supportive parents either one of us- 148 00:09:26,290 --> 00:09:29,233 - could ever hope for, 149 00:09:29,333 --> 00:09:32,597 - and Rose, my best friend for life. 150 00:10:44,574 --> 00:10:46,174 I don't know how to say goodbye. 151 00:10:48,498 --> 00:10:50,876 I don't know how any of us are supposed to go on- 152 00:10:50,900 --> 00:10:52,400 - without you. 153 00:10:55,866 --> 00:10:58,809 Mum. 154 00:10:58,909 --> 00:11:02,533 Dad. 155 00:11:02,633 --> 00:11:04,133 Andre. 156 00:11:06,877 --> 00:11:09,580 I will love you forever. 157 00:11:17,088 --> 00:11:19,271 I'm ready to go back. 158 00:11:19,371 --> 00:11:21,373 Are you sure? 159 00:11:23,575 --> 00:11:25,598 It's time. 160 00:12:21,878 --> 00:12:23,059 Lissa. 161 00:12:23,159 --> 00:12:25,161 Stop. 162 00:12:31,328 --> 00:12:33,951 It's all right. Rose won't harm Lissa. 163 00:12:34,051 --> 00:12:35,632 She has something. 164 00:12:35,732 --> 00:12:37,735 Show me. 165 00:12:38,696 --> 00:12:42,339 It's a super dangerous welcome home gift. 166 00:12:43,781 --> 00:12:47,205 I love it. I mean, I'm not 12, but... 167 00:12:47,305 --> 00:12:48,967 Shut up. It's fucking adorable. 168 00:12:54,873 --> 00:12:56,295 Who was that guy? 169 00:12:56,395 --> 00:12:59,778 That was Dimitri, my new Guardian. 170 00:12:59,878 --> 00:13:01,981 - Not for long. - No, I know. Don't worry. 171 00:13:02,081 --> 00:13:04,780 You're still gonna be assigned to me after we graduate. 172 00:13:04,804 --> 00:13:05,985 Will I? 173 00:13:06,085 --> 00:13:08,508 Maybe when Andre was going to be king, but now... 174 00:13:08,608 --> 00:13:10,990 But no one can say no to me right now. 175 00:13:11,090 --> 00:13:13,633 Not after... 176 00:13:13,733 --> 00:13:17,237 We're just gonna have to ride it out for a while. 177 00:13:17,337 --> 00:13:18,638 Right. 178 00:13:18,738 --> 00:13:20,516 We're not gonna let Dimitri or anything else- 179 00:13:20,540 --> 00:13:23,404 - get in our way of our plans for the future. 180 00:13:23,504 --> 00:13:26,547 - He is good-looking, though. - I didn't notice. 181 00:13:43,925 --> 00:13:45,425 What's this for? 182 00:13:45,487 --> 00:13:49,351 I'm just... really, 183 00:13:49,451 --> 00:13:51,393 - really happy to see you. 184 00:13:56,779 --> 00:13:58,601 Will Rose Hathaway be a problem? 185 00:13:58,701 --> 00:14:00,201 Rose is always a problem. 186 00:14:00,263 --> 00:14:02,001 She's one of our best Guardian Novices, 187 00:14:02,025 --> 00:14:04,007 - but she's a handful. 188 00:14:04,107 --> 00:14:06,205 The girls have been friends their entire lives. 189 00:14:06,229 --> 00:14:09,613 I mean, we've spoiled them. Let them break all the rules. 190 00:14:09,713 --> 00:14:11,963 Even let them be roommates in the Moroi dorms. 191 00:14:12,035 --> 00:14:13,457 Is it any surprise 192 00:14:13,557 --> 00:14:14,979 Rose would have certain expectations? 193 00:14:15,079 --> 00:14:16,977 A Guardian's duty is to do as they're told. 194 00:14:17,001 --> 00:14:20,505 With all due respect, I'm not a nanny. 195 00:14:20,605 --> 00:14:23,147 My job is protection. 196 00:14:23,247 --> 00:14:26,511 A word that can take many forms. 197 00:14:42,148 --> 00:14:45,411 Oh, that's nice. 198 00:14:52,038 --> 00:14:53,740 Whoa. 199 00:14:53,840 --> 00:14:57,184 Look who's back from the dead. 200 00:14:57,284 --> 00:14:58,705 Too soon. 201 00:14:58,805 --> 00:15:00,027 It's nice to see you too, Jesse. 202 00:15:00,127 --> 00:15:01,829 So a little birdie told me- 203 00:15:01,929 --> 00:15:05,393 - you'll be head of the Dragomir family now. 204 00:15:05,493 --> 00:15:08,436 I hope my father can count on your vote. 205 00:15:08,536 --> 00:15:10,718 I don't know, Jesse. 206 00:15:10,818 --> 00:15:13,668 Honestly, the political stuff was Andre's thing, not mine. 207 00:15:20,989 --> 00:15:24,093 You know, we Feeders hear a lot. 208 00:15:24,193 --> 00:15:26,936 You're smart to stay out of it. 209 00:15:27,036 --> 00:15:30,920 The politics in this place have gotten really ugly. 210 00:15:32,361 --> 00:15:33,861 Be careful. 211 00:15:37,967 --> 00:15:41,431 It's dangerous to wait too long, Your Majesty. 212 00:15:41,531 --> 00:15:43,433 We need strong leadership now. 213 00:15:43,533 --> 00:15:46,276 I assume you'll name your successor soon. 214 00:15:46,376 --> 00:15:47,678 I have some thoughts. 215 00:15:47,778 --> 00:15:51,322 And I have a date with an old friend. 216 00:15:51,422 --> 00:15:53,424 You're excused, Marie. 217 00:15:57,228 --> 00:15:59,230 Your Majesty. 218 00:16:05,677 --> 00:16:07,699 You see what I'm up against? 219 00:16:07,799 --> 00:16:10,199 Instead of mourning the man who could unite them, 220 00:16:10,242 --> 00:16:13,505 - these idiots are all scrambling for the crown. 221 00:16:13,605 --> 00:16:15,988 - Hmm. - Enough. 222 00:16:16,088 --> 00:16:17,750 There's work to be done. 223 00:16:17,850 --> 00:16:19,850 You must prepare Lissa for her new role- 224 00:16:19,932 --> 00:16:21,594 - as head of the Dragomir family. 225 00:16:21,694 --> 00:16:23,316 It won't be easy for her. 226 00:16:23,416 --> 00:16:26,035 You know, she was planning to apply for a dispensation- 227 00:16:26,059 --> 00:16:27,559 - to study art abroad. 228 00:16:27,620 --> 00:16:29,443 Those dreams are done. 229 00:16:29,543 --> 00:16:31,080 Lissa must finish her schooling- 230 00:16:31,104 --> 00:16:34,047 - and take her rightful place in the Royal Court. 231 00:16:34,147 --> 00:16:35,049 And Rose? 232 00:16:35,149 --> 00:16:37,131 When she finishes her training, 233 00:16:37,231 --> 00:16:40,895 - we'll find her a placement in one of the other provinces. 234 00:16:40,995 --> 00:16:43,898 - She won't like that. - Moroi come first. 235 00:16:43,998 --> 00:16:47,222 Rose knows that. She'll do her duty. 236 00:17:08,224 --> 00:17:10,967 Might help if we flicked on an actual light, right? 237 00:17:11,067 --> 00:17:13,726 That would damage the paper. It's a thousand years old. 238 00:17:13,750 --> 00:17:16,573 Oh, of course. 239 00:17:16,673 --> 00:17:19,136 Not sure it would help anyway. 240 00:17:19,236 --> 00:17:20,858 You only need to recite- 241 00:17:20,958 --> 00:17:23,016 - this small passage for the consecration. 242 00:17:23,040 --> 00:17:24,341 Recite? 243 00:17:24,441 --> 00:17:27,224 I need to recite Old Moroi in front of people, tonight? 244 00:17:27,324 --> 00:17:29,427 Any new head of a family must be blessed- 245 00:17:29,527 --> 00:17:31,749 - in the presence of all the others. 246 00:17:31,849 --> 00:17:34,973 Sorry, it's tradition. 247 00:17:44,983 --> 00:17:47,083 That's a beautiful yellow you're wearing. 248 00:17:50,189 --> 00:17:53,633 Thank you, Sonya. I really like it too. 249 00:18:21,462 --> 00:18:24,285 All right, who's there? 250 00:18:27,989 --> 00:18:30,412 Thought you could use some light. 251 00:18:33,475 --> 00:18:35,738 - And you are? - New. 252 00:18:39,281 --> 00:18:42,505 I'm Christian Ozera. 253 00:18:42,605 --> 00:18:43,826 Oh. 254 00:18:43,926 --> 00:18:46,429 And just to get it out of the way, no, 255 00:18:46,529 --> 00:18:49,232 - I don't know why my parents chose the ultimate sin- 256 00:18:49,332 --> 00:18:50,634 - and turned Strigoi. 257 00:18:50,734 --> 00:18:54,478 And since they're dead, can't ask them. 258 00:18:54,578 --> 00:18:57,681 So you, what, just hang around old church archives- 259 00:18:57,781 --> 00:18:59,083 - waiting for girls to need a light? 260 00:18:59,183 --> 00:19:03,367 Or might just have some questions- 261 00:19:03,467 --> 00:19:05,129 - about where we go after we die. 262 00:19:08,192 --> 00:19:10,194 I'm sorry about your parents. 263 00:19:12,277 --> 00:19:13,777 I'm sorry about yours. 264 00:19:17,042 --> 00:19:19,144 So, um... 265 00:19:19,244 --> 00:19:21,106 Do you actually read this stuff? 266 00:19:21,206 --> 00:19:24,430 Well, I'm not exactly on top of anyone's invite list. 267 00:19:24,530 --> 00:19:28,634 I got time. Lots of time. 268 00:19:28,734 --> 00:19:31,357 And you'd be surprised by the secrets- 269 00:19:31,457 --> 00:19:34,000 - these dusty records hold. 270 00:19:34,100 --> 00:19:38,645 Plus, Old Moroi really is kind of... 271 00:19:38,745 --> 00:19:40,245 ...beautiful. 272 00:19:43,590 --> 00:19:46,453 I don't think I can do this. 273 00:19:46,553 --> 00:19:48,335 Say it with me. 274 00:19:48,435 --> 00:19:50,337 - Okay. - Yeah. 275 00:19:59,167 --> 00:20:00,667 Yeah. 276 00:20:32,282 --> 00:20:34,220 You know we have wards around the gates- 277 00:20:34,244 --> 00:20:35,986 - to keep us safe from Strigoi. 278 00:20:36,086 --> 00:20:38,909 Lissa doesn't need 24/7 detail. 279 00:20:39,009 --> 00:20:42,593 Lissa's still at the church. Royals only. 280 00:20:42,693 --> 00:20:44,275 So you're just... 281 00:20:44,375 --> 00:20:46,758 ...having a staring contest with the air? 282 00:20:46,858 --> 00:20:48,558 You've studied perimeter control. 283 00:20:48,620 --> 00:20:50,602 Yes. Got an A. 284 00:20:50,702 --> 00:20:53,004 What's around this perimeter? 285 00:20:53,104 --> 00:20:56,769 Don't look. Just tell me. 286 00:20:56,869 --> 00:20:59,331 Street clear. Gate secured. 287 00:20:59,431 --> 00:21:01,373 Rooftop empty. Turrets contained. 288 00:21:01,473 --> 00:21:02,575 How do you know? 289 00:21:02,675 --> 00:21:03,736 I've trained for years- 290 00:21:03,836 --> 00:21:05,454 - to know every inch of this place. 291 00:21:05,478 --> 00:21:06,379 Exactly. 292 00:21:06,479 --> 00:21:08,229 You're able to operate on instinct- 293 00:21:08,281 --> 00:21:09,462 - because you're intimately familiar- 294 00:21:09,562 --> 00:21:10,864 - with your surroundings. 295 00:21:10,964 --> 00:21:12,946 But I'm new here. 296 00:21:13,046 --> 00:21:15,609 Lots to learn in a little time. 297 00:21:16,610 --> 00:21:19,148 So I suppose you could say I'm having a staring contest- 298 00:21:19,172 --> 00:21:22,076 - with the street, the gates, 299 00:21:22,176 --> 00:21:25,379 - the rooftops, and the turrets. 300 00:21:27,181 --> 00:21:29,381 You're kind of a Guardian nerd, aren't you? 301 00:21:32,306 --> 00:21:36,211 It's cool. Do your thing, perimeter man. 302 00:21:36,311 --> 00:21:38,311 But just know I plan on taking your job- 303 00:21:38,353 --> 00:21:40,575 - when I graduate. 304 00:21:40,675 --> 00:21:42,257 I agree. 305 00:21:42,357 --> 00:21:44,255 Lissa would be in perfectly good hands- 306 00:21:44,279 --> 00:21:46,942 - with the best Guardian at St. Vladimir's Academy. 307 00:21:47,042 --> 00:21:48,103 Thank you. 308 00:21:48,203 --> 00:21:50,946 Although that may be hard, 309 00:21:51,046 --> 00:21:52,268 - given your ranking. 310 00:21:52,368 --> 00:21:55,952 I'm number one. I'm always number one. 311 00:21:56,052 --> 00:21:58,074 Then perhaps... you're not as good- 312 00:21:58,174 --> 00:22:00,176 - at perimeter control as you think. 313 00:22:06,503 --> 00:22:08,003 What the fuck? 314 00:22:13,070 --> 00:22:16,454 Hey! How am I fifth? 315 00:22:16,554 --> 00:22:18,972 You missed class. It's an automatic ten demerits. 316 00:22:18,996 --> 00:22:21,059 It's very tight, the top five. 317 00:22:21,159 --> 00:22:23,497 I missed class to welcome Lissa back to school. 318 00:22:23,521 --> 00:22:25,579 Find me a Strigoi who will accept that excuse, 319 00:22:25,603 --> 00:22:27,345 - and we'll talk. 320 00:22:34,253 --> 00:22:36,836 Game on, Hathaway. 321 00:22:36,936 --> 00:22:39,719 Don't get comfortable, Mace. 322 00:22:39,819 --> 00:22:42,522 Positions! 323 00:22:42,622 --> 00:22:44,364 Go! 324 00:23:24,146 --> 00:23:26,729 ♪ Look up to the stars ♪ 325 00:23:31,194 --> 00:23:34,978 ♪ High up in the sky ♪ 326 00:23:55,259 --> 00:24:00,005 ♪ Nothing but the fading light ♪ 327 00:24:02,187 --> 00:24:07,212 ♪ Nothing ♪ ♪ but the fading light ♪ 328 00:24:15,201 --> 00:24:19,525 ♪ Look up to the stars ♪ 329 00:24:36,223 --> 00:24:39,166 - It's Friday. It's Challenge Day. 330 00:24:39,266 --> 00:24:42,810 She wants to boost her ranking. 331 00:24:42,910 --> 00:24:44,452 Come on, already? 332 00:24:44,552 --> 00:24:46,490 I've only gotten to be number one for, like, a day. 333 00:24:46,514 --> 00:24:48,096 I'm more comfortable on top. 334 00:24:48,196 --> 00:24:50,198 Don't I know it. 335 00:25:13,423 --> 00:25:15,645 Come on. She's got it, she's got it. 336 00:25:27,878 --> 00:25:30,301 He's not coming back. 337 00:25:46,338 --> 00:25:47,760 A fucking draw? 338 00:25:47,860 --> 00:25:50,403 Round two, weapons. 339 00:25:50,503 --> 00:25:52,765 Nice! There it is! 340 00:25:59,552 --> 00:26:02,576 I'm not sure you should be here. 341 00:26:06,320 --> 00:26:09,343 I'm a Royal. Can't keep me out. 342 00:26:36,392 --> 00:26:37,942 I'm surprised to see you here. 343 00:26:38,033 --> 00:26:39,375 Yeah, it's been a while- 344 00:26:39,475 --> 00:26:41,537 - since I've been to one of these things. 345 00:26:41,637 --> 00:26:44,581 People generally aren't very, um... 346 00:26:44,681 --> 00:26:46,463 ...excited to see my face. 347 00:26:46,563 --> 00:26:47,904 So why did you come? 348 00:26:48,004 --> 00:26:49,582 To see if you needed an Old Moroi tutor. 349 00:26:49,606 --> 00:26:50,707 Your heart's in it, 350 00:26:50,807 --> 00:26:53,150 - but your pronunciation is terrible. 351 00:26:56,573 --> 00:26:59,036 The Queen is looking for you. 352 00:27:14,833 --> 00:27:16,054 I'm impressed. 353 00:27:16,154 --> 00:27:17,336 Rose is half Mason's size, 354 00:27:17,436 --> 00:27:18,973 - but she's using it as an advantage. 355 00:27:18,997 --> 00:27:20,259 Trust me, 356 00:27:20,359 --> 00:27:21,896 - she'll do something to fuck it up. 357 00:27:21,920 --> 00:27:24,423 Christian Ozera is a nonstarter. 358 00:27:24,523 --> 00:27:26,425 His parents chose to turn Strigoi. 359 00:27:26,525 --> 00:27:29,228 - That's not his fault. - It's a mortal sin. 360 00:27:29,328 --> 00:27:31,427 The last thing you need is the church against you. 361 00:27:31,451 --> 00:27:33,269 Now, we need to discuss your schedule. 362 00:27:33,293 --> 00:27:35,030 The other heads of families will be inviting you- 363 00:27:35,054 --> 00:27:36,792 - to a series of less formal events, 364 00:27:36,816 --> 00:27:38,995 - although still mandatory, starting tomorrow. 365 00:27:39,019 --> 00:27:41,317 I get it... there has to be an official head of family. 366 00:27:41,341 --> 00:27:44,084 But in just a few months, Rose and I are out of here. 367 00:27:44,184 --> 00:27:47,003 Why waste your time teaching me something I'm never gonna use? 368 00:27:47,027 --> 00:27:48,409 Unfortunately, kiddo, 369 00:27:48,509 --> 00:27:50,651 Andre's death changes everything for you, 370 00:27:50,751 --> 00:27:53,294 - including your plans for your future. 371 00:27:53,394 --> 00:27:55,537 What we want and what we must do- 372 00:27:55,637 --> 00:27:57,659 - are often miles apart. 373 00:27:57,759 --> 00:27:59,821 What we want and what we must do- 374 00:27:59,921 --> 00:28:01,903 - can be two very different things. 375 00:28:17,700 --> 00:28:19,282 Lissa, what's wrong? 376 00:28:37,321 --> 00:28:39,383 Here you go. 377 00:28:39,483 --> 00:28:41,786 Some for you and you. 378 00:28:51,696 --> 00:28:54,079 Anything interesting out there? 379 00:28:54,179 --> 00:28:57,122 Just Sonya, the bird Lady. 380 00:28:57,222 --> 00:28:59,885 - Be gentle on your sister. - I am. 381 00:28:59,985 --> 00:29:01,485 Sometimes. 382 00:29:01,547 --> 00:29:03,125 I just don't understand why she has to be- 383 00:29:03,149 --> 00:29:04,731 - so weird all the time. 384 00:29:04,831 --> 00:29:07,674 Sweetie, you need to give that back to Lissa. 385 00:29:09,996 --> 00:29:12,379 I do not. 386 00:29:12,479 --> 00:29:14,377 And anyway, I'm wearing it to the reception tomorrow. 387 00:29:14,401 --> 00:29:16,343 I'm sorry, Mia. It's Royals only. 388 00:29:16,443 --> 00:29:19,787 - The queen was very insistent. - So that's it? 389 00:29:19,887 --> 00:29:21,937 One minute, I'm the future king's fiancée, 390 00:29:22,009 --> 00:29:24,952 - and the next, I'm invisible? 391 00:29:25,052 --> 00:29:26,434 I'm keeping the necklace. 392 00:29:26,534 --> 00:29:28,316 It's a Dragomir family heirloom. 393 00:29:28,416 --> 00:29:29,717 And a Dragomir gave it to me. 394 00:29:29,817 --> 00:29:31,960 And with Andre dead, you can't keep it. 395 00:29:35,063 --> 00:29:37,125 I was so close. 396 00:29:37,225 --> 00:29:38,527 Maybe he didn't love me, 397 00:29:38,627 --> 00:29:39,888 - and I didn't love him in that way, 398 00:29:39,988 --> 00:29:41,990 - but we were good together. 399 00:29:43,712 --> 00:29:45,714 And I would have made a great queen. 400 00:29:48,437 --> 00:29:50,780 There's a lot you can do- 401 00:29:50,880 --> 00:29:54,103 - without ever sitting on a throne. 402 00:29:54,203 --> 00:29:57,727 Having the ear of the Queen can be just as powerful. 403 00:29:59,609 --> 00:30:04,154 And the Queen has big plans for Lissa. 404 00:30:04,254 --> 00:30:07,558 Lissa's a twit. 405 00:30:07,658 --> 00:30:10,161 What is up with Sonya and those fucking birds? 406 00:30:35,447 --> 00:30:36,989 Lissa. 407 00:30:37,089 --> 00:30:38,589 What are you doing? 408 00:30:38,651 --> 00:30:41,354 I just feel like everything's out of control. 409 00:30:41,454 --> 00:30:44,878 We were all just here together, and then... 410 00:30:44,978 --> 00:30:48,001 And then there's an accident that I can barely remember. 411 00:30:48,101 --> 00:30:49,843 And the only thing I know- 412 00:30:49,943 --> 00:30:53,006 - is that Andre should be here, not me. 413 00:30:53,106 --> 00:30:56,730 Shh, shh, shh. That's just the grief talking. 414 00:30:59,193 --> 00:31:01,535 Shh, it's okay. 415 00:31:05,279 --> 00:31:09,104 But if we're going to sunbathe, 416 00:31:09,204 --> 00:31:11,226 - I know where I want to be. 417 00:31:16,331 --> 00:31:19,795 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 418 00:31:25,301 --> 00:31:28,805 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 419 00:31:30,586 --> 00:31:33,329 This is the first place your family took me. 420 00:31:33,429 --> 00:31:37,734 I remember. Right after I met you. 421 00:31:37,834 --> 00:31:40,177 Standing all alone on Family Day. 422 00:31:40,277 --> 00:31:43,220 You ran straight up to me. 423 00:31:43,320 --> 00:31:44,622 Your clothes were so clean, 424 00:31:44,722 --> 00:31:47,472 I was afraid your parents wouldn't let you play with me. 425 00:31:49,927 --> 00:31:52,510 I didn't know what a family was until then. 426 00:31:57,776 --> 00:32:00,619 You keep asking me if I'm gonna be okay. 427 00:32:02,581 --> 00:32:04,283 Are you? 428 00:32:09,468 --> 00:32:13,653 They were everything a family should be. 429 00:32:13,753 --> 00:32:16,936 Your mum hugged me every time I saw her, 430 00:32:17,036 --> 00:32:18,818 - hello and goodbye. 431 00:32:18,918 --> 00:32:21,501 And your dad made jokes about my accent. 432 00:32:25,725 --> 00:32:28,184 Andre taught me the difference between good tequila- 433 00:32:28,208 --> 00:32:32,012 - and that gasoline Jesse Zeklos smuggles into parties. 434 00:32:33,454 --> 00:32:37,718 Meanwhile, my mum was off in parts unknown. 435 00:32:37,818 --> 00:32:40,862 And my dad, well, who knows? 436 00:32:42,624 --> 00:32:46,968 So the answer to your question... 437 00:32:47,068 --> 00:32:49,411 ...if I'm okay, 438 00:32:49,511 --> 00:32:51,493 - no. 439 00:32:56,318 --> 00:32:58,741 But I will be. 440 00:32:58,841 --> 00:33:02,104 And now, 441 00:33:02,204 --> 00:33:05,308 - we get our own chance to say goodbye, 442 00:33:05,408 --> 00:33:06,990 - our own memorial. 443 00:33:07,090 --> 00:33:10,594 ♪ I'm still a little broken, ♪ ♪ but I'm healing ♪ 444 00:33:10,694 --> 00:33:14,718 ♪ Yeah, I'm still reeling ♪ 445 00:33:14,818 --> 00:33:18,562 ♪ I'm not okay ♪ 446 00:33:18,662 --> 00:33:20,965 Be at peace. 447 00:34:20,248 --> 00:34:21,748 Thanks, Rose. 448 00:34:21,810 --> 00:34:23,992 I feel better than I have in a while. 449 00:34:24,092 --> 00:34:26,094 I know. 450 00:34:27,816 --> 00:34:31,180 I can kind of feel it coming off of you. 451 00:34:32,901 --> 00:34:35,504 That's weird, right? 452 00:34:37,106 --> 00:34:39,288 Not that weird. 453 00:34:39,388 --> 00:34:41,447 Feel like you've always been pretty tuned into me. 454 00:34:41,471 --> 00:34:44,454 Yeah. 455 00:34:44,554 --> 00:34:47,778 But this feels, 456 00:34:47,878 --> 00:34:51,221 - I don't know, different somehow- 457 00:34:51,321 --> 00:34:54,044 - since you've been back. 458 00:34:58,048 --> 00:35:01,552 Earlier, when you found me in the garden, 459 00:35:01,652 --> 00:35:03,755 - how did you know I was there? 460 00:35:03,855 --> 00:35:08,059 I don't know, I just... did. 461 00:35:15,667 --> 00:35:17,730 Oh, shit. 462 00:35:17,830 --> 00:35:20,452 Oh, we should get going. 463 00:35:20,552 --> 00:35:23,251 It's one thing to sneak outside of the wards in the day, 464 00:35:23,275 --> 00:35:26,179 - but if we get caught out here during Strigoi hours, 465 00:35:26,279 --> 00:35:27,340 - we're fucked. 466 00:35:27,440 --> 00:35:30,083 Fine, but I'm driving. 467 00:35:31,804 --> 00:35:33,587 You're stronger than you look. 468 00:35:33,687 --> 00:35:35,287 Just because I'm not a Guard... 469 00:35:37,811 --> 00:35:40,194 - Ow, shit. - Are you okay? 470 00:35:40,294 --> 00:35:42,876 Something's bruised. Maybe my ego. 471 00:35:42,976 --> 00:35:44,678 - Can you walk? - Yeah. 472 00:35:47,381 --> 00:35:49,043 Oh, fuck. I'm sorry, Rose. 473 00:35:49,143 --> 00:35:51,526 Forget about walking. We have to run. 474 00:36:04,319 --> 00:36:05,340 Rose, what's wrong? 475 00:36:05,440 --> 00:36:08,224 I don't know. I feel sick. 476 00:36:25,342 --> 00:36:27,344 Run! 477 00:36:29,506 --> 00:36:30,848 Go, Lissa! 478 00:36:30,948 --> 00:36:32,089 I'm not just gonna leave you here! 479 00:36:32,189 --> 00:36:34,251 It's my job. Go! 480 00:36:37,595 --> 00:36:39,777 No, Rose! 481 00:37:00,860 --> 00:37:02,201 I don't suppose there's any way- 482 00:37:02,301 --> 00:37:04,151 - we could keep this just between us. 483 00:37:18,799 --> 00:37:21,137 That kind of risk was unacceptable at any time. 484 00:37:21,161 --> 00:37:24,305 Now, the future of the Dragomir family- 485 00:37:24,405 --> 00:37:25,787 - is in your hands. 486 00:37:25,887 --> 00:37:27,829 A tiny family with no Andre- 487 00:37:27,929 --> 00:37:29,831 - in a society with antiquated rules. 488 00:37:29,931 --> 00:37:31,072 What does it even matter? 489 00:37:31,172 --> 00:37:33,322 If you think the rules are antiquated now, 490 00:37:33,415 --> 00:37:35,273 - wait till you see what happens if any of the vipers- 491 00:37:35,297 --> 00:37:37,195 - jockeying for the crown gets their way. 492 00:37:37,219 --> 00:37:39,641 Andre's rule meant change for us. 493 00:37:39,741 --> 00:37:41,720 If the crown falls to the wrong bloodline, 494 00:37:41,744 --> 00:37:43,922 - whatever progress your brother hoped to achieve- 495 00:37:43,946 --> 00:37:46,008 - will be impossible. 496 00:37:46,108 --> 00:37:48,046 The Dragomir vote is key to preventing that. 497 00:37:48,070 --> 00:37:49,932 Okay. 498 00:37:50,032 --> 00:37:53,176 I'll stay until the succession is assured. 499 00:37:53,276 --> 00:37:56,700 Then I'll graduate and get on with my life. 500 00:37:56,800 --> 00:37:58,802 Will that do? 501 00:38:01,284 --> 00:38:03,867 And please tell them not to be too mad at Rose. 502 00:38:03,967 --> 00:38:07,091 Lissa, we are well beyond that. 503 00:38:22,948 --> 00:38:24,650 No need. 504 00:38:24,750 --> 00:38:27,653 I just got an earful and then some from Alberta. 505 00:38:27,753 --> 00:38:30,516 Lissa and I aren't allowed to be roommates anymore. 506 00:38:38,564 --> 00:38:40,222 I should have told you I was taking Lissa- 507 00:38:40,246 --> 00:38:42,108 - outside of the wards. 508 00:38:42,208 --> 00:38:44,711 And I should have built in more time on our return- 509 00:38:44,811 --> 00:38:46,361 - for unexpected complications. 510 00:38:46,413 --> 00:38:49,476 But I got her back in one piece. 511 00:38:49,576 --> 00:38:52,399 I made sure she was protected. They come first. 512 00:38:52,499 --> 00:38:55,723 Protecting Lissa is my job. 513 00:38:55,823 --> 00:38:59,347 My only role here is to ensure that nothing happens to her. 514 00:39:01,509 --> 00:39:03,932 What you did was reckless and impulsive, 515 00:39:04,032 --> 00:39:06,735 - no matter how good you are. 516 00:39:06,835 --> 00:39:10,779 Strength doesn't matter. Style doesn't matter. 517 00:39:10,879 --> 00:39:12,901 Courage doesn't matter. 518 00:39:13,001 --> 00:39:16,004 There's good enough, and there's gone. 519 00:39:18,287 --> 00:39:21,590 Tonight, you almost got the person you say- 520 00:39:21,690 --> 00:39:25,655 - you care about most in the world killed. 521 00:39:29,379 --> 00:39:31,036 There isn't a rank low enough on that board- 522 00:39:31,060 --> 00:39:33,063 - for you right now. 523 00:39:41,111 --> 00:39:42,773 Hey, Rose. 524 00:39:46,197 --> 00:39:49,340 Later, Rose. 525 00:39:49,440 --> 00:39:52,019 Looks like you're slumming it with the rest of us now. 526 00:39:52,043 --> 00:39:54,386 ♪ Love it when you blossom, ♪ ♪ shit is soft ♪ 527 00:39:54,486 --> 00:39:57,509 ♪ Naked as the truth ♪ ♪ when you take it off ♪ 528 00:39:57,609 --> 00:40:00,392 ♪ I don't ever stoop, ♪ ♪ stock is through the roof ♪ 529 00:40:00,492 --> 00:40:03,796 ♪ Graduating in a year, ♪ ♪ leaving with the troops ♪ 530 00:40:03,896 --> 00:40:06,114 ♪ Man, this ain't no life ♪ ♪ anyone can choose ♪ 531 00:40:06,138 --> 00:40:08,681 You can have that bed if you like. 532 00:40:08,781 --> 00:40:11,003 The view's nicer. 533 00:40:11,103 --> 00:40:15,088 ♪ Whoa, yeah, we all souls ♪ 534 00:40:15,188 --> 00:40:18,331 ♪ Down the same road ♪ 535 00:40:18,431 --> 00:40:20,293 ♪ What scares you the most? ♪ 536 00:40:20,393 --> 00:40:23,096 ♪ Been down the longest road ♪ 537 00:40:23,196 --> 00:40:26,300 ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ 538 00:40:26,400 --> 00:40:29,223 ♪ Tell me what ♪ ♪ scares you the most ♪ 539 00:40:29,323 --> 00:40:32,546 ♪ Whoa ♪ 540 00:40:32,646 --> 00:40:34,869 ♪ Tell me what ♪ ♪ scares you the most ♪ 541 00:40:34,969 --> 00:40:38,833 ♪ Even when ♪ ♪ your flesh gets cold ♪ 542 00:40:38,933 --> 00:40:40,435 ♪ You know who to call ♪ 543 00:40:40,535 --> 00:40:43,038 I wondered if you knew how to say unicorn- 544 00:40:43,138 --> 00:40:44,799 - in Old Moroi. 545 00:40:44,899 --> 00:40:48,523 ♪ Not better off alone, ♪ ♪ you're safe with me ♪ 546 00:40:48,623 --> 00:40:53,048 ♪ Don't change on me, ♪ ♪ I can take you home ♪ 547 00:40:53,148 --> 00:40:55,771 ♪ You're safe with me, ♪ ♪ don't change on me ♪ 548 00:40:55,871 --> 00:40:58,221 ♪ Don't change, ♪ ♪ don't change, don't change ♪ 549 00:40:58,314 --> 00:41:01,097 ♪ Been a long road, whoa ♪ 550 00:41:01,197 --> 00:41:05,662 ♪ Yeah, we all souls, ♪ ♪ down the same road ♪ 551 00:41:05,762 --> 00:41:09,306 - I think unicorn in Moroi... is Lissa. 552 00:41:09,406 --> 00:41:11,908 ♪ Been down the longest road ♪ 553 00:41:12,008 --> 00:41:15,552 ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ 554 00:41:15,652 --> 00:41:18,115 ♪ Tell me what scares you ♪ ♪ the most ♪ 555 00:41:18,215 --> 00:41:21,439 ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ 556 00:41:21,539 --> 00:41:24,122 ♪ Been down the longest road ♪ 557 00:41:24,222 --> 00:41:27,445 ♪ Oh, whoa ♪ 558 00:41:27,545 --> 00:41:30,128 ♪ Tell me ♪ ♪ what scares you the most ♪ 559 00:41:30,228 --> 00:41:31,730 Rose. 560 00:41:31,830 --> 00:41:35,934 How come our mothers, the same women who leave us- 561 00:41:36,034 --> 00:41:38,657 - on Academy doorsteps as infants- 562 00:41:38,757 --> 00:41:41,660 - so they can go back to being Guardians, 563 00:41:41,760 --> 00:41:45,504 - still get to tell us what to do? 564 00:41:45,604 --> 00:41:47,266 I wanted to see if you're okay. 565 00:41:47,366 --> 00:41:49,264 You didn't get that many good shots in. 566 00:41:49,288 --> 00:41:50,910 I'll be fine. 567 00:41:51,010 --> 00:41:53,012 I didn't mean that. 568 00:41:57,697 --> 00:42:02,683 Mason, I really only have two uses for you right now, 569 00:42:02,783 --> 00:42:07,228 - and I'm not really in the mood to spar, so... 570 00:42:15,076 --> 00:42:16,457 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 571 00:42:16,557 --> 00:42:18,540 Wait a minute, Rose. Wait a minute. 572 00:42:18,640 --> 00:42:21,223 Hey. 573 00:42:21,323 --> 00:42:24,466 I can't believe I'm actually saying this. 574 00:42:24,566 --> 00:42:28,450 I'm not here for that now in this moment. 575 00:42:29,852 --> 00:42:32,314 I thought we could talk. 576 00:42:32,414 --> 00:42:34,797 Thought I could be a friend. 577 00:42:36,299 --> 00:42:38,641 Just pretend I'm Lissa, okay? 578 00:42:40,423 --> 00:42:44,387 Don't laugh. What would she do now? 579 00:42:46,069 --> 00:42:49,172 Today, it felt like the universe- 580 00:42:49,272 --> 00:42:52,456 - was conspiring against me. 581 00:42:52,556 --> 00:42:55,179 I may have given it some extra help, 582 00:42:55,279 --> 00:42:58,182 - but all I wanted was- 583 00:42:58,282 --> 00:43:01,145 - to help my best friend feel better, 584 00:43:01,245 --> 00:43:02,867 - and I did. 585 00:43:02,967 --> 00:43:05,270 But I also know the only way for either of us- 586 00:43:05,370 --> 00:43:07,220 - to ever feel normal or whole again- 587 00:43:07,292 --> 00:43:10,475 - is to leave this place and go live our lives. 588 00:43:16,301 --> 00:43:18,204 Hello. 589 00:43:22,388 --> 00:43:24,650 This is Rose. 590 00:43:24,750 --> 00:43:27,373 It is a pleasure to meet you, Novice Hathaway. 591 00:43:27,473 --> 00:43:29,335 And you as well, Your Majesty. 592 00:43:29,435 --> 00:43:31,258 Vasilissa Dragomir- 593 00:43:31,358 --> 00:43:34,261 - is an important member of this Dominion. 594 00:43:34,361 --> 00:43:36,944 I also know she's important to you. 595 00:43:37,044 --> 00:43:39,586 She is, Your Majesty. 596 00:43:39,686 --> 00:43:41,969 Perhaps you can tell me why. 597 00:43:47,735 --> 00:43:52,240 Guardians are raised to be tough. 598 00:43:52,340 --> 00:43:55,704 It's the only way to survive, especially as a woman. 599 00:43:57,465 --> 00:44:00,409 And I am tough. 600 00:44:00,509 --> 00:44:05,214 But I have seen what- 601 00:44:05,314 --> 00:44:08,337 - battle can do to people. 602 00:44:08,437 --> 00:44:13,262 Lissa keeps my heart- 603 00:44:13,362 --> 00:44:15,425 - in the right place. 604 00:44:15,525 --> 00:44:18,068 She always has a kind word- 605 00:44:18,168 --> 00:44:21,591 - or a compassionate ear for anyone who needs it. 606 00:44:21,691 --> 00:44:25,796 She's everything good and everything right. 607 00:44:25,896 --> 00:44:27,396 And she's... 608 00:44:30,501 --> 00:44:32,403 She's my family. 609 00:44:36,868 --> 00:44:39,811 Thank you, Novice Hathaway. 610 00:44:39,911 --> 00:44:41,913 You are excused. 611 00:44:43,234 --> 00:44:46,138 A toast to you all- 612 00:44:46,238 --> 00:44:48,760 - on St. Vladimir's Feast Day. 613 00:44:50,202 --> 00:44:52,985 The last I'll witnesses as your sovereign. 614 00:44:53,085 --> 00:44:56,629 It is time to name the next. 615 00:44:56,729 --> 00:44:59,712 Your Majesty, protocol demands- 616 00:44:59,812 --> 00:45:02,755 - the announcement be made in a more formal setting. 617 00:45:02,855 --> 00:45:07,200 Protocol can kiss my aging Royal buttocks. 618 00:45:07,300 --> 00:45:10,163 For the next heir to the throne, 619 00:45:10,263 --> 00:45:13,567 - I name Vasilissa Dragomir.