A light in the darkness

Summary: A Sookie/ Godric story. (Eric is just another character). Godric finds a light in the darkness with Sookie Stackhouse, but how will Eric handle having to share the maker he loves so much? AU

AN: I have just started a new job so I am going to be taking this one slowly. I am taking complete control if the universe so much will be changed. Also, if anyone is interested in becoming my beta let me know. I really need one!

A light in the darkness

Chapter one- Finding the light.

"Please, Godric, don't do this! It's madness. You belong here; we belong here." Eric was on his knees, blood tears staining his agonised face. His hands shook with unfamiliar emotion.

"No, Eric, I don't. I have searched this world for two thousand years and still all I see is violence and needless hatred. I am weary. It is time to let me go." Godric spoke with the wisdom and despair of his years. The weight of time heavy in his eyes.

"I beg you!" Eric choked out the words.

"Fair well, my child. I command you as your maker to return to your room."

Reluctantly, robotically, Eric trudged off the roof towards the stairs. He paused a moment before Sookie, her pure tears a wholesome reflection of his tainted bloody ones.

Grabbing his large hands in hers, "I'll stay with him, as long as it takes," she promised. Her heart ached at the broken look of defeat in Eric's eyes.

"At my age it will not take long." Godric's back was to her and she approached him hesitantly, like you would a spooked horse.

"This isn't very smart, you know." Her voice remained soft even as the words accused him.

"Maybe not but it is necessary."

The sky was lightening quickly, darkness giving way to dull greys and light oranges.

"Please," Sookie sobbed. Images of her parents, ran, even Eric flitted through her mind. Her knees gave out under the weight of the grief. "Why is this necessary?"

At the sound of her despair, Godric knelt beside her. His cool fingers wiped away her tears and a look of wonder crossed his face. "You cry for me, human tears!"

Sookie gazed deep into his eyes, "Please, Godric, please don't do this." Her voice broke with fresh sobs.

"You do not know all I have done, all I have seen. You do not know what it's like. Give me one good reason, one thing to live for!" He challenged, his eyes were desperate but his voice remained gentle, calm.

"What about Eric?" Sookie retorted quickly. "This will destroy him."

Godric shook his head sadly, "Eric is strong. He does not need me. He will survive."

Sookie blinked, trying hard to think of another reason. All she knew was that she didn't want him to die. He was the nicest vampire she had met and she didn't want him to go.

Without thinking, Sookie pressed her lips to his. She had only meant it to be a quick peck, but the moment their lips met blue light covered them both. It was warm and familiar. Their bodies responded by mingling, the kiss deepening. They both moaned.

In a flash of vampire speed Godric had Sookie inside the hotel. He placed her gently on her feet and chuckled at the deep blush in her cheeks.

"You don't know what that was, do you?" His fingers skimmed her cheek causing a blue spark.

"No, do you?"

Godric smiled childishly at her, his green eyes sparkling. "That was a very good reason to live."

Sookie got the feeling that the blue light meant something very important. She also knew, however, that Godric wouldn't tell her what it meant. Her heart was racing and she longed to pin Godric to the wall and have her way with him…but she would never betray Bill. Feeling a keen sense of loss, Sookie pulled away from the ancient vampire.

"I need to get back to Bill. I'm sure Eric will need to know you've decided to stay. Goodnight, Godric." Turning on her heal, she headed down the corridor. A feeling of unease in the pit of her stomach.

"Sookie?"

She glanced over her shoulder, not sure if she liked the thrill of please she felt at him calling her name. "Yes?"

"When I rise tonight will you permit me to take you to dinner? I would very much like to talk to you some more."

The hopeful look in his face was her undoing. She didn't want to disappoint him after all he had done for her. "Sure, that would be nice."

A glorious smile spread over his face. "In that case, there is something I need to do. Will you please go and tell Eric I will be with him shortly?"

Sookie couldn't help the scowl that crossed her face. She was sorry for Eric and didn't want him to hurt, but she hadn't forgotten what the manipulative bastard had done to her, either.

Godric didn't miss her unease. Before she could blink, he was in front of her, blocking her way. "He's not as bad as you think."

"Yes, he is," Sookie hissed.

Godric laughed, "He can be, but I'm at fault for that. Please." His fingers skimmed her cheek again. Blue sparks danced in the air. "Give him a chance. I promise he will not hurt you."

Sighing deeply, Sookie cocked her hip and frowned. "I'll give him a chance, but only because it was you who asked."

Her words seemed to do something to Godric, his eyes brightened and he stepped towards her. "Thank you, Sookie."

Godric was going to kiss her, she was sure of it. Her stomach knotted with anticipation, while her blood turned cold. One thought echoed in her head, what about Bill?

Stepping back, she smiled apologetically. "I'll go tell Eric on my way back to Bill."

She was spooked. Godric growled internally. He knew he would have to go slow. She didn't understand what was happening and she believed herself in love with another. He wished he could just explain. He had waited his whole life for this to happen, but to tell her would mean turning her world upside down. He couldn't do that to her. He would be patient.

"Tell him I will be with him shortly."

Sookie nodded and scurried away. Her heart was flying a mile a minute and her stomach was rolling around. Why did she feel disappointed?