I am going to go along with the True Blood setting from the TV Series but with my own changes here and there. Also in their human lifetime I will not follow full on time era facts to a t just so ya'll are warned. I want this to be my unique twist story involving the one and only Eric Northman. At first Eric may come off as soft, but he is also a rebel still.

Erika Ember Loving (Visual of Erika think Hayden Panettiere with a few changes) Athletic - Hair the blondish-light brown coloring to waist when all the way down and natural slight curls. Blue-green eyes. 5'10 in height. C40 breast and a nice butt.) known also as Princess Ember

Born: October 27th, 900AD

Commotion sounded all through the village since three days ago preparing everything and anything for the fellow friend and king of another village to visit. Being forced early this morning into the best dressings we all had an neatly done just to stand in a line up with many other young woman maidens of our village was the last thing I wanted to do.

I am the daughter of the king of our village, but my father felt it was time for me to be chosen unless he sought out an arrangement. The fellow king whom came to our village with his single men including his son, as well as his young maidens that needed to be married off as well was required. Well they hoped to join their kingdom's together with their strengths. I had not seen this prince since we were children, yet I can not recall his name or how he looked. My mother told me not to fret she asked the maids to all leave us be after I was cleaned up and then she spent her time making sure to have me dressed in a beautiful light blue dress with my royal marking made veil covering my head and hair it was in the traditional viking braid pinned to my head(all of the young woman were required to wear covering to their head and hair they are all beautiful some even passed down).

I am the 8th and final child of my parents King Ulrika(60) and Queen Emma(50). I have 6 brothers Samuel & Fredrik(34), Alvin(30),Vlademar(28), Benedrik & Justus(26); 1 sister Carina(32) - they are all married with families of their own giving my parents 16 grandchildren. More into my life is the fact that I was a twin myself, but we had come early 15 years ago in late fall and barely survived. In fact my Birthday is coming up soon. I don't feel remorse or carry any hard feelings my parents told me they felt in their souls that my twin sister Esme gave her strength and life over to me I was smaller then her. We grew up learning to do everything we are suppose to even us woman were taught to defend ourselves to extents. Any how enough about my family life.

It seemed like hours as we stood out there in the early morning after light break basking in the warming sun as the other king and his village filed in an he had his maidens line up just as we were but opposite of us. I did as I was told an paid attention when the speaking began. It was odd being among a handful of young maidens that were my neices.

I was surprised to notice I was the only one in blue, while the others had whites, silver, golds, reds etc. Then a handful of young men started coming through looking at all of us, Oddly enough after awhile a young man that stood out from the rest of the male group was walking through our hoard of young maidens looking them over and occasionally speaking to them asking them questions and such. I figured by the time he got to me he would be bored and skip over me.

I was very unnerved when he asked me to look up at him he stood already at nearly 6'5. I was very taken back by just how handsome he was even with his intense blue eyes and hair in the tradition viking braid as well. Something seemed oddly familiar about this young man. His eyes by far captivated me they looked amazing an we stared at one another and they seemed so familiar.

So when he asked me something very unexpected that I at first had no clue how I should answer. He had asked me why I reminded him of a sunkissed angel by the sea. I stuttered a bit surprised by his statement and replying the only way I could answer; "That sir is by the fact I grew up my summers by the sea." Something seemed to click in his handsome features and his striking blue eyes caused something deep within me to stir greatly. He then continued on going through the other young maidens, but I continued to feel his eyes on me from time to time. He then disappeared out of our lineups.

Eric's POV:

Traveling for two days was quite interesting especially being able to hunt along the way. I know this trip was of great importance especially to my father. I just wasn't sure if I was ready to make such a drastic decision that involved me having to settle down. I know I am duty bound as a prince to settle an become polished to take over the kingdom someday.

Just wish I had more time to just be carefree. I am far from ready to settle down and do what my father once of me. I liked running around and doing as I pleased. Yet once father's mind was made up that was final lately. He made it clear to me that if my choice didn't happen, or if it did and that it did not meet his standards for me then he would take his old friend up on his offer for me to become one with the Princess. We finally reached the village of my father's friend and fellow King Ulricka.

We were not allowed to make any movement til after the sun was fully risen into the morning sky. It was a beautiful fertile land just similar to ours. My father placed me among the first group of our young men to go walking about their woman.

As I was walking through all these young maidens it was boring don't get me wrong some are pretty, but so far none catch my eye greatly. I am also curious to know more about the Princess. I know I used to spend time with her when I was younger, but I do not remember much about her. My father said I wouldn't know who she is unless she is chosen or her father and he make the ultimate decision to arrange us together we like it or not.

I barely registered half of what I said to a few and their responses. I finally came across a very beautiful young face reminded me that of a sun kissed angel. She seem startled a bit by me being near her giving her my attention. Upon closer inspection I noticed she smelled of the sea slightly.

Her eyes intriged me the most such an intense blue-green. Something very familiar about those beautiful eyes staring into mine. I felt something from deep within myself gathering. I asked her why she reminded me of a sunkissed angel by the sea. She seemed to stutter a bit surprised by my forward statement and replyed "That sir is by the fact I grew up my summers by the sea." Her voice was lovely sounding to my ears. Her voice sounded beautiful. Something just seemed to click within me and I couldn't help remember a little bit of my own summers by the sea as a young child.

I then moved along looking at the other young maidens still, but I couldn't help but keep my eyes wondering back to her the most. I also enjoyed just how the dress showed her body off just right that it caused even more to stir within me making me want her in ways I hope could eventually be satisfied to great extents. Most think I have already been with woman of many. Truth be told I haven't been.

So finally after looking over the last maidens I disappeared to where my father and Ulfrika where sitting on two thrones talking. I cleared my throat slightly to try an gain attention from them both. They finally acknowledge my presence and my father asked what it is that I needed and I said well I have done as you asked father. I have a request as well.

I told him about 2 young maidens I knew he wouldn't really approve of they seemed to want me for my looks nothing more, but I couldn't help but indulge him greatly with choices. My tone and everything changed when I made it more clear I was highly intridgued by a beautiful stunning young maiden dressed in a blue dress. They seemed even more intrigued by my admitting of this and stood to my surprise an asked me to take my leave from here til they called upon me. I was surpised when they announced that they were going to set the arrangements upon what I may have chosen . They went among the young maidens looking at my choices.

Erika's POV:

Unexpectedly my Father and King Ulfrik came forth calling for attention halting the other group of men from the other village to start inspecting our young maidens and myself. My father spoke first saying he and Ulfrik have an understanding for something to happen soon meaning that they have decided to set an arrangement between their youngest children to be wed.

Ulfrik made it known he was taking into account and inspecting those chosen. He was giving his son a chance to choose a bride for himself, but ultimately thinks this would be a better suited match. We were told to stand at attention until inspections were done as My father and King Ulfrik made their way through the young maidens looking for someone.

Suddenly not long after my Father was in front of me and a huge smile spread across his face as well as surprise. I remained composed knowing it was the proper thing to do despite my confusion. King Ulfrik noticed this and took my father aside speaking very low to one another in our native tongue of swedish.

King Ulfrik - "Vad är med överraskande leende gammal vän?" (What is with the surprising smile old friend?)

King Ulrika - "Min kära vän känner du inte den unga skönheten innan du?" (My dear friend do you not recognize the young beauty before you?)

King Ulfrik - "Nej! Gammal vän jag inte. Så snälla upplys mig. Det har varit sex år sedan vårt senaste möte." (No! Old friend I do not. So please enlighten me. It has been 6 years since our last meeting.)

King Ulrika - "Detta är mitt yngsta barn. Min dotter Princess Ember!" (This is my youngest child. My Daughter Princess Ember!)

King Ulfrik - " Jag kände inte igen henne. Du gjorde en själv med denna dotter hon är fantastisk. Hon har vuxit till sig mer eftersom hon var en brud." (I did not even recognize her. You out did yourself with this daughter she is stunning. She has grown into herself more since she was a babe.)

King Ulrika - "Så godkänner dig och vill göra meddelandet mer finalen mellan din fina son och min vackra dotter? Jag är fortfarande förvånad över att din son var så fascinerad av henne ser hur de inte har varit nära varandra sedan de var 8. " (So do you approve and want to make the announcement more final between your handsome son and my beautiful daughter? I am still surprised your son was so intrigued by her seeing as how they have not been near one another since they were 8.)

King Ulfrik - big hearty sounding laugh - "Aye gammal vän jag är mycket nöjd med detta arrangemang för säker. Låt oss göra det officiell och chocka dem båda. " (Aye old friend I am very pleased with this arrangement for sure. Let us make it offical and shock them both.)

They then walked away back up to their thrones grinning from ear to ear. They both called forth everyones attention and said we would like to ask everyone to take witness in a sure arrangement to be made between two heirs today. We call upon Prince Eric and Princess Ember to please join us. Gasps sounded throughout the whole entire kingdom of young maidens and men.

I myself was taken back and surprised. I then noticed one of my father's loyal guards coming to me an asked me to come with him to my father. So I slowly along side him made my way towards my father and King Ulfrik. The young maidens all started whispering some even glaring. Up until recently many never really saw me out and about our village due to my father feeling it not so safe for his youngest and last baby to be out an about especially since our Village was attacked when I was 9 and nearly kidnapped.

I finally came to standing at my fathers side standing silently as I should. When I noticed someone else being escorted up to stand silent by Ulfrik's side. I was startled at first recognizing the young man whom eyed me so much and spoke to me not that long ago. I felt my heartbeat quicken at his presence and a faint blush creep up warming my face slightly. We then slowly yet surely made eye contact and neither of us could help the fact despite our shock that we had smiles slightly break out among our faces. I felt that stirring deep within me feeling happening again only a little stronger this time.

Our father's begin speaking again making it clear that within some time there will be a royal wedding to take place joining the two kingdoms. That they are very pleased with this matching and the fact it happened naturally without needing to provoke an arranged marriage even though part of the pretense to our union would be considered an arranged marriage regardless.

Despite being shocked to be chosen I was surprisingly happy about it all. Our father's then pushed us towards one another enclasping our left hands together to show those present that this was a serious matter. Then after all was said an done our fathers made us go off together to connect more. While the matter of todays events continued on among the young men and maidens with our absence.

Eric's POV:

I was very shocked once I was standing at my father's side looking next to King Ulrika noticing my stunning sun kissed angel was standing at his side. It made me happy from within to know I was getting something I wanted despite the circumstances. Upon making each others presence known to one another and smiles coming to our faces natually.

I couldn't help but feel something deep within me start to feel stronger. Our fathers made it clear that our marriage would for sure be happening despite they wanted to consider it an arranged marriage. They pushed us together enclasping our left hands together proving to everyone this was serious. I really didn't care how it happen. Just knowing I was getting to explore the stirring of feelings building inside me caused just by looking and slightly talking to Princess Ember was enough to go along with the one thing I was still very likely unsure of wanting at this time in my life.

I am only 16, but this is the way things must be. It felt better then any battle or fight I have been in the last 2 years to be gaining such a treasure. Our fathers then made it clear we were to leave the events of the rest of our reason for being here to spend time together. It's already mid-day by this point in all the activities. Never the less this excited me beyond all to know I would possibly even get to be alone with her without prying eyes and ears to close. We then walked away as instructed.