A Dream May Come
AN: This occurs in a mix between the books and the TV show. This is a short story so only a few chapters will be played out but I hope you enjoy this new Fae/Witch role that Sookie is taking on and wooing of her by Eric as reclaims the love that belongs to him in an island paradise. This is my first attempt at Fanfic so please bear with me as I do not have a Beta yet. Also, please be honest I prefer real feedback so I can improve.
It was a damp Louisiana evening. The rain had come and gone all day and now the sun was struggling to shine a few rays before sinking into the western sky. My shift at Merlotte's was coming to an end and it seemed I would be going home again to a cold empty house. Holly had become not only my friend but my mentor in all things Pagan. She is looking at me now expecting a study session at my house tonight but to be honest I just wanted a long hot shower and a nap before I began my night shift at Fangtasia. No! Do not get confused I am not an eye candy waitress; I am in debt up to my ass with Eric F-in Northman. So I get to go and do all his orders and "manage" his bar for him. If that is what you want to call what he lets me do?
Finally, my last customers leave. I rush over to the table looking at the clock on the wall. I can get 4 hours of sleep before I head over to my next "job". Holly notices my rush.
"Sookie, hun you have got to pick a boss your killing yourself!" she said, "You look like well Death warmed over."
"I know I do Holly but I need to repay a debt and I am not a squelcher."
"Well if you need anything to boost that energy or help you rest you just let ol' Holly know and I will brew you something up."
"Thanks but short of the Goddess herself coming down and fixing all my problems I just don't think there is much that can help me."
"Well stranger things have happened you know." She chuckled under her breath then quickly cleared her mind. Something was up.
At that point she walked off and my table was cleared. I counted out my tips, did my side work, and headed for the door. I walked out of the bar and took a deep breath as the last bit of sunlight was fading from the world around me.
The trees seemed to lean into the sun begging for a moment more of the precious light before the sun dipped behind the clouds and was gone. Well so much for a 4 hour nap thanks to my last customers I now would be lucky to get three.
I made my way to the shiny new car Eric made sure I purchased because he said my car was a steaming pile of Dung. It was beautiful but cost me way more than I could afford. The brand new Eclipse convertible was black with grey leather interior and had that beautiful new car smell. I put the top down and pulled out on my way home.
The drive home was unremarkable as I listened to my new favorite song playing on the radio. "Somebody that I used to know." I wished with all my heart I could apply that song to my life. Apply it to Eric, Bill, and Alcide. Bill was a train wreck of a relationship and Alcide was now a pack master. Eric was the only real person I had left in my life besides Jason, Pam, Holly, and Tara.
Just as I turned up my drive way there set a limo waiting for me. Great so much for that nap I thought. On my porch sat a stylist. Great a limo and a stylist; what does that man have up his sleeves now? I sighed a heavy sigh and pulled my phone out of purse knowing he would be waiting for my call.
I could not help but chuckle when he answered the phone. "Hello Lover, I trust you made it home and found the presents waiting."
"Presents, Eric are you out of your mind. I need sleep I do not have time for a personal makeover. I have to be at your place at midnight, remember?"
"Not tonight, tonight you have to get ready for an event that will be taking place shortly and I need you to look your best. So suck it up get your hair done and pick out a gown. Oh yes and Sookie?"
"What?"
"I will see you in about 20 min."
"Oh no you will not buster! You can sit on the porch."
"There is no point in arguing with me." Click was all I heard as he hung up the phone. Just like his bossy ass always telling someone what to do.
I plugged along to the door and let my guest and the rack of dresses in my house. I grabbed a fast shower and came out in my warm fuzzy bath robe. The stylist was all set up and the dresses debagged for me to pick from. I also noticed E. had taken the honor of choosing underwear to go with them. I rolled my eyes and picked out the ugliest dress I could find. Of course, after I admired the most beautiful one in the collection a couple of times. At that time he was standing in my doorway!
"Hey you said 20 min."
"It's been 10 so I am a little early, kill me!" He shrugged as he walked into the room.
"Sounds better every day!"
"Now lover, are you trying to choose the ugliest dress on the rack just to be mean to me?"
"Well after this indentured servitude what reason do I have to be nice? You hold favors and gifts over my head to make me feel bad knowing I will try my best to repay you Eric."
"Well you're the one with the conscious not me." He fingered through the dresses. "You know I put the ugly one in there just to see if you would choose it."
I rolled my eyes knowing full well he would do something like that. He then picked out the crystal blue gown I had ogled and handed it to me. It was light and airy and made of the softest silk with a sheer overlay covered in Swarovski Crystals. The front was cut low and it fit tight, just enough to cover the breast with a halter style top. The back dipped so low it barely covered my rear end. Then at the base the dress fanned out mermaid like. It was akin to some of the bridal gowns I had seen in Arlene's wedding magazines. At least it was not white, thank goddess for small favors. I rolled my eyes but I had to admire the man's taste.
"I saw you eye this one first before you rummaged through them looking for the ugly dress."
Humph. Damned if I was going to admit to that.
"So just how long have you been here Eric?"
"I was already here when you called. I slept in my what is it you call it? Oh yes, Hiddy Hole. So long enough to see you shower."
I peeled the towel off my head and threw it at him. "Get out!"
"Not for a million dollars. I own the house now and you can't make me."
I shook out my hair and walked toward the hair dresser listening as Eric gave her strict instructions on the up do I was to wear. I sat in the chair and she went to work. Eric had a couple of calls to make so he went into the study he had built onto my house. This is how I owe him so much money because I am attempting to buy my house back from him. While I was away in fairy land he had purchased and renovated my home. It had all the bells and whistles now and I loved it but was not about to mention that to him.
An hour later the hair was done and I was in my gown with silver heals that had crystals to match. Thinking to myself how much I hated thongs but happy tonight he had chosen one otherwise there would be serious panty lines. I stood looking in the mirror and realized it was already after eleven. About that time I saw Eric come strolling in and look at me like his breath had been taken away. Of course he does not breath so that is not possible but he made the gasping noise all the same.
"Now for the accessories."
"Eric this is a little much where are we going?"
"You will see. Patience is a virtue you know." He pulled a large black case from behind his back. "Once you picked the dress I had the jeweler bring these over."
It was the most beautiful necklace and teardrop earrings I had ever seen. It was a Harry Winston reef style diamond necklace with a large pale blue stone on the end. He then pulled another smaller case out of his pocket. With a diamond bracelet and earring to match and laid all the cases on my bed.
"Turn around Sookie so I can adorn you with jewels."
"Eric Northman I told you last month no more dates and here you are playing frigging Hue Heffner like I am your playboy bunny."
"My what? Never, not you. You are my fairy princess." He snidely commented as he motioned with his finger for me to turn around. I did as commanded but with a little curtsy before I obliged his demands.
He then handed me a crystal covered silver purse on a chain and out the door we went. I noticed his tux was tailor made as all his cloths were. I had to admit that man cleaned up nice and when he braided his hair he was truly beautiful. Not to mention his eyes were hard to resist when they had the twinkle in them like they do now. I could not help but wonder what the occasion was. We walked out of the house and headed towards the limo.
"Could you at least tell me what the occasion is?"
"Sure, this is the first night we had sex."
Of course it was how could I forget. "Well that was something I did not plan on celebrating. Eric I have work to do."
"Gods be damned woman would you please just shut up and get in the car."
He slammed the door behind me and went around getting in on the other side of the car. We rode in silence as the car speed along the highway. We pulled into the airport where Eric's private jet was waiting on us. The hostess had champagne and Hors d'oeuvres ready to serve the minute we stepped on board. Once on board Eric explained we were taking a two week vacation in Hawaii. I was furious. I tried to explain my job but he had already covered that. Thanks a lot Sam! I also tried to explain my house note and he said I had two weeks paid vacation. I then tried to explain if I had paid vacation time I would rather have it deducted from the cost of repurchasing my house. I also tried to tell him that while he may claim I was his this was simply not true and there would be no hanky panky on this trip.
"Of course there will not be. But we do have a ball to attend tonight and we have just a little while to get there."
"A ball with who might I ask."
"The Queen of the Vikings of course."
"What there is no queen of the Vikings, Eric. What are you pulling."
"Of course there is Sookie, she is a goddess. You remember her I am sure the Morrigan."
"OMFG, are you serious we are going to a ball in Hawaii for the Gods and Goddesses how in the hell did you swing that."
"I made her a very happy Goddess back in my Viking days. I was quite the warrior and killed many men. Her ravens were never still when I was on the battle field. In observance of my many kills and the fact that I am still around over a thousand years later I got an invite last week and thought you might enjoy meeting all these deities you have been studying so hard to learn about."
"Eric we are never going to make it to your ball in time you should have told me weeks ago."
"Of course we will lover; the goddess will be pulling our plan to their secret location any moment now. Shh, don't tell anyone but they are using magic."
Then just as he opened his mouth we were landing. I could not believe it we had just landed in less than 30 minutes of airtime in Hawaii. The airport was very close to the beach and I could smell the salt air as I stepped out of the plane and feel an ocean breeze gently caressing my skin. I had to admit I was a little excited about the fact that I was going to meet my favorite Goddess. The Morrigan. I placed my arm in Eric's and felt that strange contentment I always feel when my body touches his. I could not help but wish Holly could be here with me. I wonder if she knew about this little vacation as well. For the first time in a long time I felt alive again.
To be continued...