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Summary: On Sookie's 25th birthday, she learns about her Fae heritage from a secret kept by her Grandmother. She is now faced with a destiny that she is supposed to fulfill with no clue how to go about it. Seeing the world through new eyes, how will she cope with the changes that will come with this new knowledge?
A/N: So this is a new Sookie and Eric story I have decided to start. It is AU and does not follow in time with the series but borrows situations from them, spoilers possibly for all books. Characters used will be from True Blood as well as SVM. This chapter is told in 3rd POV but the rest of the story will be in 1st person (mostly Sookie or Eric).
I do not have a beta, all grammatical and spelling mistakes are mine. If you see something especially bothersome, please feel free to drop me a PM so I can fix it right away. Thanks!
Rated M for adult themes (Lemons, language and possibly some violence)
Chapter 1: Making a Promise
15 years earlier...
An old woman sat on the swing of her front porch waiting for something or rather someone. The moonlight was shining tonight and illuminated her whole house. The silence was calming for her for she knew that the peace would eventually be disturbed. She sighed, closing her eyes and took a deep breath. She was tired, more tired than she had ever felt. From the moment she picked up the phone that day to answer a call, she knew that her life would never be the same again. It felt like déjà vu, that something so changing was happening during her lifetime once more. She has had more excitement than she could handle. Her life had been quite tranquil for the last few years and she had hoped to keep it that way for a while longer.
So much has happened in her old life. Every choice she had made had led her down this road. She didn't regret it though, the steps she had chosen brought her some of the happiest moments. She believed that the events each person go through are for a reason, nothing is by accident.
Two young children were sleeping, safe for now from what was to come. They had no idea that their quiet life in the little town of Bon Temps would soon take an abrupt turn. Things were about to get complicated and she had no way of preventing it from happening. The young boy and girl who slept inside meant everything to this woman. Ever since their parents had died, she had been their sole guardian and she had done whatever she could to give them the very best she could provide. To lose them would be the end of her. She had done everything to protect them from a world she knew was out there. A world of dark fairytales. Now she can no longer keep them away from it all for she herself was once intertwined in them. Her past was finally catching up to her future.
Destiny had different plans for these two children, one in particular. A little girl with a heart of gold, a smile of hope and soon the beauty of a goddess. She was meant for greater things, things that right now she had no clue of. It was foretold that one day she would be the one who united two completely different souls into one. What that meant was a mystery. She had a spark in her that not even her brother possessed. Her kindness would eventually give her the greatest power of all. Her love would eventually allow her to control the one of the most powerful beings.
Not everything is what they seem. Is there really a reality or is everything just a fantasy of perception? That was what the old woman wondered. Once, she thought she knew what was true or not. Once, she thought she knew her path on this earth. Things changed and her views were altered. She was given a gift she thought she would never be able to enjoy. A love so deep that nothing could tear it apart from her. With this gift came a great consequence. A secret so hidden that she had never shared it with anyone and soon she would have to expose what she had kept to herself for so long. It was not something she was ashamed of, no this woman was not ashamed of her past actions. She was afraid that it would put the little girl in harms way, something she would never be able to live down.
A blinding light snapped her out of her reverie. Sighing she stood and went to greet her guest. She hoped that the disturbance would not wake the children. It was not yet time for them to know what would be revealed. He stood with a delicate smile on his face, waiting for her. They had known each other for decades, each having a special attachment to the other. It had been years since they've seen each other, their reunion was a bittersweet one. This was a man that was not completely human. His hair a white so pure. His eyes so deep, they held answers to the unknown. He was old but yet he looked younger than he really was. He carried a cane but not because he needed it. He looked almost magical, a being that was entirely other.
She placed a chaste kiss on his cheek and motioned for him to sit with her on the swing. They both stared out into the night, no one saying a word. They both knew that this moment would have eventually come and it was no surprise to either. It was just shocking that time passed so quickly. This was the domino that was going to set off the effect of all the rest. Only time can tell what will happen next. Things were going to be different after this and it wasn't going to ever return back to the way they were before.
"How have you been Niall?"
"I am well Adele. You look just as you had ten years ago." Adele smiled but it didn't quite reach her eyes. "Let us talk about what is needed to be done."
"They are both so young, is it really necessary to tell them this now?"
Niall took Adele's hand into his, "I have decided that on Sookie's 25th birthday, you will tell her of your past and what is to come. This will be the age when she will begin the steps of her transformation. Her heritage must be told to her first before any further action is taken."
"I will Niall, you have my word. And what of Jason?"
"It is best if he does not know any of this. It is a secret that would be better kept from him, it would put him at risk for knowing such things. He does not have the essential spark nor will he inherit any powers. He will be able to live his life as a normal human." Adele nodded, understanding that it was for the best. Though it felt wrong to keep such an important thing from Jason, it would insure his safety. This was all she wanted.
"What will happen to my dear Sookie when the time comes?"
"She is of royal bloodline, her spark is stronger than I have ever felt on someone who is only 1/8 Fae. She will hold the title of a Fae princess. Her powers will begin to manifest when she reaches the age of twenty-five. It will be a change both physically and mentally. Her telepathy will also become stronger. I do not know what exactly will happen but we must both be prepared for it. Right now, I am doing what I can to reopen the portals permanently so that I can provide protection for Sookie. I do not want anything to happen to her when she is at her most vulnerable state. If knowledge gets out that she exists in this human world, there is no doubt that there will be many dangers that will follow suit. There is no other way. You have kept her safe for as long as you could but what is destined is to be."
A silent tear rolled down Adele's cheeks, "I just wish I could keep her safe forever. What will happen when we tell her everything? I have already lost my Fintan and my son, I cannot lose her too."
"She will be safe, I swear to you. We will both keep her safe until she finds her fate. You have seen it and you know that it will end well. It is just the getting there that will be hard. We will get through this Adele. I might not have been a big part of Sookie's life but I do love my great granddaughter."
"How will Sookie know what to do? I do not know if she will ever be ready for such a task. The dream I had was nothing but a quick flash of what is to happen. It can't be enough to have her whole future set in stone."
"Do not worry. I have thought this through for many years and have solved little pieces of the puzzle. She will be introduced to a man that I have chosen for her. If things go well, they will fall in love and their destiny will be complete without any hassle. Many years before your existence, there was a story told of a pair of two who would lead the dark times into the light. That darkness is a mortal enemy of our kind. I believe that with the right choice, our Sookie will be the one who will create a common peace among the these two kinds. I can only hope that I am right."
Adele digested all of this, her concern and confusion growing. She had heard of such enemies for the Fae, they were known to be cold and ruthless. She did not know what to think of what she had learned from Niall but she knew better than to question something she did not fully understand. Though she had been exposed to the Supe world, her knowledge was very limited. She had never been a woman to judge before meeting.
Niall stood to leave, no other words were spoken between the two. She watched as he chanted a few words and suddenly disappeared with a bright flash of light. Now she was all alone. Even the moonlight was completely gone now. It was pitch dark outside, the only noise to be heard were the few night critters. Instead of heading inside, Adele continued to sit. Her mind was elsewhere, thinking about her past, the present and the future.
She wanted to believe Niall's words but it was hard. It wasn't that she didn't have faith in the man because she did. He was powerful and she knew that much. But at the same time she knew what was out there and what Sookie was about to be introduced to. When she herself had found out about Faes and other supernatural creatures, it had nearly given her a stroke.
She did not know if her granddaughter would take this news delicately. To have her husband chosen for her was not an option, she was too independent for that. Sookie was much like Adele, both of them were rebels at a young age. If they were as similar as she thought they were, Sookie could never be forced into a false love. Even as a child, Sookie was head strong and stubborn. No doubt that when she got older, these two traits would stay with her. The thing that frightened Adele the most was having Sookie hate her. If that was to happen, she knew that her heart would be broken forever.
She still remembered that night when she had the dream. She had woken up feeling uneasy after it and she instantly knew that it had to be a sign. She had contacted Niall that very night and told him of it. Though Adele was not a Fae herself, the dream was a premonition of sorts. Niall confirmed what she had already suspected.
It was late and she was tired. Adele got up from her porch swing and headed inside. She turned the knob and walked into her silent home. She slowly walked up the stairs and checked on her two sleeping grandchildren. She vowed that from now on she would cherish every moment with them. She did not have many more years left in her and soon they would be grown to take on the world themselves. Both Jason and Sookie were sound asleep, slight smiles on their faces. She went up to them and kissed both of their foreheads. They looked so innocent and happy, it was a heartwarming sight and it made Adele smile herself, this time it reached her eyes.
Before she went off to bed, she knelt down beside her bed and closed her eyes. She whispered into the room a silent prayer to whoever was listening. There was nothing else she could do but have faith.
So what does Niall have up his sleeve? Who is this mystery man that Sookie is to meet?
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