Basically, instead of Alcide being shot and killed, Bill is killed and Alcide is still alive. I remember watching the episode and screaming how it should have been Bill, not Alcide. So, I'm bringing my wish to life. I hope you enjoy :) Rated Mature for strong language and future chapters.
The nighttime air was cool on my skin as I sat, waiting for the Hepatitis-V diagnosed vampires to come after me so I can find the others that were taken. I know Alcide wouldn't let me go out and use myself as bait, he would never risk me like that and I know it for a fact. But I need to help save Holly and Arlene and Nicole. I think Kevin's taken, too?
Seeing Holly felt like a breath of fresh air for me. Thank God. I thought. I can finally get back the missing people and the town will finally settle down. Running straight to her as if Holly were Jesus Christ herself, I couldn't even comprehend what she was saying until Bill yelled my name and was tackled by one of the Hep-Vs. That sprung me into action immediately. Two Hep-V's grabbed me, yelling that they got the sunshine-smelling-one, and that they needed to get out of there now. Apparently they smelled something that wasn't right.
I saw Alcide and Sam come out of nowhere, attacking and killing two Hep-V's. Alcide's white fur shining in the moonlight and Sam's collie fur bright in the night, shimmering as their fur becomes stained by blood. Dark, red, tainted blood onto their pure, beautiful fur.
The fight lasted less than two minutes but it felt like twenty. Numerous, if not all of the Hep-V vampires in the area were shot and killed as they held on to me. The blood sprayed everywhere on me, I made sure my eyes were shut and my mouth was closed the entire time no matter what.
After I heard the gunshots end, Alcide began yelling. "The fuck were you thinking, Sookie?!" I knew not to answer for fear of getting Hep-V blood in my mouth. "Don't answer me, do not fucking talk, alright?" I began to nod in understanding, my eyes shut extremely tight. "Did you swallow any blood?" I shook my head no. "What about your eyes, you get any in your eyes? Just shake your head yes or no," I continued. "Fuck! Help me wash her off in the river!" Our talk is going to be long as shit when we get home.
I completely understand why he's mad at me. I could have gotten myself taken, if not killed. Especially since I'm a halfling and I smell absolutely delicious. He has every damn right to be furious with me.
Violet took me to wash off my face by the small river, the heat was close to burning my face but I didn't care. It needed to get this shit off of me as soon as motherfucking possible. Violet poured the stream water from her hands into my hair, face, mouth. Everywhere on me there was blood. I couldn't even see what I was doing but it didn't matter.
I heard Alcide yelling at Bill for taking me out here to do this. Bill retorted with what sounded like some pissy remark. Dammit, I hate these pissing contests. This wasn't Bill's fault, it was mine. "...And I swear to God, I will fucking kill you-" Alcide's voice was cut short when an ear-piercing screech of a gunshot filled the air.
"ALCIDE!" I screamed immediately, thinking the worst. No. No, no, no. He is not dead. This is all my fault. NO! I can't live without him. Please, God, do not take him away from me. I know you're fucking listening to me! Don't let him be dead. Please. My thoughts were rampant in my head. Multiple gasps were heard.
I could hear their thoughts running through my head. NO! Shit, what the fuck! Fucking A! The fuck! Where are those fuckers! I thought we killed 'em all!
Tears were already running down my face in utter fear of Alcide being hurt, or worse; gone. I ran out of the stream in a panic to see him perfectly fine, standing naked and looking right at me. No bullet wounds anywhere. I let out the breath I was holding. Another shot rang and I finally saw where the bullets hit. Bill. He stared directly towards Jessica as the second bullet shot through his heart, causing him to explode with guts and blood flying everywhere.
Jessica screamed bloody murder. "BILL!" Oh dear God. "Bill! No.." Jessica fell in the pile of his guts and blood while she took them in her hands, bloody tears streaming down her face. "Bill?" she sobbed while cradling his guts.
Gunshots from Jason and Andy rang into the trees from which the bullets came. I stared right at the pile, turning the events over in my mind to see if this is actually happening. I prayed that it was not real. But it was. Bill is dead. Gone forever. Jessica is a mess. I have to get her home now. She can't be here anymore.
My eyes went straight to Alcide and he jogged over to me and wrapped me in his arms. "Sookie, please don't do that to me again, darlin'," his voice cooed in my ear and I shook my head as a promise, my tears running down his chest. My words were unrecognizable by my sobs, a few of "Bill's dead" but more of "I could've lost you".
After about 2 minutes, I realized that Jessica is crying hysterical in a pile of dead Bill. I pulled away from Alcide and he looked down at me, his chocolate eyes bore deep in mine. I could see a tear escape from his left eye. I don't know if you're listening, but I don't know what I could do without her. Christ, please don't allow anything to happen to her. This was too damn close. Those damn Hep-Vs almost got her. Jesus, I don't even know what they'd do to her. She smells delicious to regular vamps. Only you know what she smells like to a desperate vamp that knows it's dying. My hand reached up and cupped his cheek, his stubble prickling my palm a little. He wiped some wet blood out of my face and kissed me softly before I left to go comfort Jessica.
"C'mere, darlin'," I said to her softly and she rushed into my arms, her bloody tears running down my shirt, but I don't give a damn. "Shh.. It's alright now, it's alright, I'm here."
"He's gone, Sookie.. Bill's gone. What am I supposed to do, Sookie?" She sobbed into my hair. "Sookie, he was a father to me.. Sookie, I can't do this, please-"
I held Jessica close to me. "Shh... I'm going to be here for you, Jess. Don't worry." I looked up to see Jason staring at Jessica in sadness and empathy. Fuck. Fucking hell. Poor Jess... I just want to help her... Hold her... But Violet, Jesus fucking Christ, she could... I don't even wanna think 'bout that now. She could... I'm hers and she's mine. Is this what it was like for Sookie? Her to live with Bill's jealousy when she tried to be there, or even fucking talk to Sam or Alcide? Jesus, that must've been hell for her. What do I even say to- I pulled myself out of Jason's mind. I do not want to be hearing that right now. At all.
"Jessica, honey.. We can't stay here. We have to get out of here. We don't know if more're comin'." I cooed to her.
"I," she sobbed. "Can't. Leave. Him," she bawled, barely getting her words out. "Sookie, he's my Maker, I can't leave him like this!" I could hear her sniffle while sobbing into my hair still.
I pulled her away from me and stared into her blood-filled eyes. My hands on her shoulders as we stared into each others' eyes. "We are going to get as much of him as we can, Jessica, I promise you that. We're going to bury him next to his wife and kids and give him a funeral. But Jessica, we have to leave here before more come!" I urged her. "We don't need more corpses tonight."
Jason finally sprung into action and took hold of Jessica's arm. "Jess. Come on, Violet and I will get you home." I could see Violet exhale softly and she nodded her head as Jessica gave her a look for approval. Jessica nodded her head and took a few steps with Jason away from me and away from the pile of Bill.
An arm sneaked around my back and gripped my side, pulling me towards their body. I look up to see Alcide looking down at me. I could feel tears stinging my eyes but I pushed them back and out of sight. I need to be strong. Jessica, Jason, and Violet sped off and I looked to Andy who was holding onto Holly for dear life. As if if he let go just a little bit, she would be taken away from him once more. She sobbed into his chest as he rubbed his hand up and down her back.
"I'm gettin' her outta here. She needs to see her boys," Andy paused. "Sookie, I'll find out what I can, I promise." Andy ushered her away from the scene and into his car. Once Andy drove off, that left Alcide, Sam, and me.
"I don't want to hear you apologize," he said softly. "Just please... When you want to risk yourself, please don't just leave me like that. You know I can protect you." I could tell Alcide was deeply hurt. I peeked into his thoughts and he thinks that I believed Bill was the only one that could protect me and I had feelings for him still. Sam kept quiet and looked down at Bill muck. He seemed to be figuring out a plan for what to do.
Both Sam and Alcide were bare-ass naked but after seeing them with every transformation, I couldn't care less and both of them know that.
"Alcide," I said and he looked down at me. "I don't have feelings for Bill. I didn't think he was the only one who could protect me. I just... I knew he would help me. I had to find out where they all were bein' kept."
"Please, Sookie, just next time you do something crazy that just might get you killed... Don't leave me in the dark like that."
"I know that now," I felt a tear fall. "I promise. I could've lost you tonight." I felt my voice going in and out. I was losing control of my emotions. I sniffed and Alcide took my face in his hands. "I'm sorry I made you worried," I stared into his brown eyes and they softened.
"Shh baby..." He pulled me into his arms and held me close. "I love you, darlin'. So much.."
"I love you, Alcide." I looked over at the pile of Bill and my eyes saddened even more. "What are we going to do about.. That?"
I felt Alcide's head shift to the left to where I was staring. His hold on me loosened and he finally let go. "I guess we'll just... Gather up what we can?" He looked over at Sam. "Sam, what're you thinking?"
Sam looked up at Alcide and me and sighed. "I can go fly back to Bellefleur's and grab my truck and some buckets or something. I'll be as quick as I can but it'll be better than nothing."
"Thanks, Sam," Alcide nodded and so did I. Sam transformed into an owl and flew off into the night sky. I felt Alcide move closer to me and his arm wrapped around his waist. I felt his member brush my knuckles and a slight blush formed onto my cheeks. No. Dammit, Sookie, not right now. Bill's guts are right there, don't you dare get turned on. That is inappropriate. Gran would be hittin' you upside the head for even thinking that. That is just plain rude.
"Come on, let's finish gettin' you washed off." Alcide took my hand and led me back to the stream and washed the rest of my face off along with my hair and body. I looked deep into his eyes and saw fear and pain. Finishing up, Sam wasn't here yet so we sat on the grass, me in his arms. I shifted to where I was straddling him and our eyes bore into each others'. My hands inched up to his cheeks and I felt a few tears begin to form in my eyes. I kissed him gently, then passionately. I could have lost him tonight. I only have God to thank for that. Alcide pulled his lips away and wiped my tears from my eyes and I saw one in his left eye. I brushed my finger over it and we both let out a soft laugh after I softly smiled in happiness of him being here.
We heard a truck driving towards our direction and we knew it was Sam. He backed into the grass and got out. Sam has clothes on and tossed a pair of jeans and a shirt to Alcide. He put on the clothes as Sam let down the small barrier of the truck's trunk. Three pairs of kitchen grabbers inside three buckets were the only contents. That is most definitely enough. I grabbed two buckets and handed one to Alcide when he got the shirt over his head and we all began picking up pieces of Bill's guts and putting them in our assigned bucket.
"Well, this ain't depressin' at all." I wanted to try and make light of the situation with some sarcasm and it did not help one bit. I decided to just keep my mouth shut the rest of the time, shuffling in the guts to the bucket. After a few more minutes we finally finished and the rest was just stained blood and bits of guts that were too small and not necessary to place in the buckets. We put our buckets in the back of the truck and shut the door, tossing in the grabbers.
Sam got into the driver's seat and I went in on the other side, Alcide following me in and sitting next to me, his arm around my shoulders as I snuggled into him. Driving into the night, Sam was quiet but I listened in on his thoughts for a bit. Nicole's gone. Sookie made a dumb decision but if she hadn't... Holly wouldn't be here... We're just another step closer to finding Nicole and Arlene. God, I don't know what to do if she's.. No. Dammit, don't think about that, Sam. She's not gonna die. She will be alive, give birth to your beautiful child, and stay with you forever. Nothing will stop that. He assured himself.
Sam turned down Hummingbird Road and I grew eager to get home. To be able to sleep... What a thought. I looked at the clock to see it's 4:17 in the morning. Sam stopped the truck and we got out. I grabbed one of the buckets and Alcide grabbed the other two before we headed into the house, putting the buckets of guts onto the back porch. There's no way in hell that's coming in the house.
"Goodnight, Sam... We'll find Nicole in the mornin'.." I yawned but he was already gone by that time. Alcide ushered me in and I immediately went into the shower to get the rest of the Hep-V blood off of me. I washed up and down my body with soap as the warm water made the blood disappear. I didn't even notice the gash on my arm because I was so exhausted. Finally finishing, I wrapped the towel around me and went to my bed to find Alcide asleep already, his arm sprawled out on my side of the bed. Drying my hair and body quickly, I sneaked inside and pulled up the blanket, Alcide's arm wrapping around me as he kissed my warm forehead.
"I'm sorry. I love you," I whispered to him.
"I love you, too," he whispered back and nodded off. Finally I fell asleep as well, not wanting to think about anything else until the morning.