Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters from the T.V show, "True Blood". That honor, belongs to Alan Ball. I do, however claim ownership to any OC's that I create. I have never written fan fiction before, so I am sorry if this story is terrible. I actually only write stories when it has been required for school. I decided to give it a try, feel free to leave reviews. I had accidentally disabled that option previously, sorry about that. I have added more to chapter 1, it isn't much though. As long as I receive some feedback I will not abandon this story.
Stan Davis was neither a well-tempered nor patient vampire. In all of his time on this earth he had changed very little. Currently, Stan was waiting next to Isabel in anticipation for their guests to arrive. Their Sheriff had been missing for several days now, and against Stan's wishes; outside help was enlisted.
"This only makes a mockery of us", pacing back and forth by the fire; Stan openly glared at the door. "We should have taken care of this long ago; the fellowship wouldn't stand a chance"! Stan's tone of voice held authority and power. Even so, Isabel would not back down from her decision. As first lieutenant it was her right to have the final say. "You have no prove, this is beyond us" Isabel did not even bother to look at Stan. She knew his expression was a permanent sneer. Often times like this she wondered what Godric saw in him. Standing there, she watched him continue to pace. Stan was tall and was well built; he had been turned in his prime to be sure. Isabel held no attraction for him, but she could appreciate his handsome features, it was a shame that he was such a bully.
Mean while:
Adriane Summers was completely unnerved. She made her way to the car along with both her cousin Sookie and the others. Adriane had fought furiously with Eric, in hopes of forgoing this unwanted trip to Texas. Try as she would he would not back down, like her cousin, Sookie Stackhouse; Adriane was pulled into the newly exposed world of vampires by circumstances beyond her control. Adriane, unlike Sookie could not read minds, nor would she wish too. However, that isn't to say an unnatural ability didn't reside in her also. Adriane was empathic, capable of feeling waves of emotions rolling off of just about anyone. The strength of her ability caused skin contact with another person, to amplify the emotions she already felt.. It was for this reason alone, that Adriane preferred to wear gloves at all times.
It was also for this reason, with which Eric's interest had formed. His interest was the same kind of interest that a collector might have for a particular rare piece. A piece, or in Adriane's mind a 'pawn' that Eric felt was worth taking along to show off. Adriane could see no other reason but this for her being there. Her ability was nothing but a burden; it was of no use to anyone. Had Adriane been less shy, and not such a passive person she would have ignored Eric's orders and simply refused to go. After all, she was human, not a vampire in his domain.
Adriane watched the scenery go by through the window of the car. Sookie looked absolutely beautiful in her dress and had even added make-up to her appearance. Adriane very rarely wore make-up, or dressed up...it was not her wish to bring attention to herself. Although Adriane believed herself to be rather plain, the truth was she glowed with a natural beauty. Her hair was an almost platinum blond, where her eyes showed as a calm Grey.
It wasn't long before they reached their destination. It was a rather larger house, maybe even a modern day mansion...but all in all in seemed oddly normal to Adriane. Moving in what one might call a trance; the party entered the house and was greeted by Isabel. Following Isabel and the others she was led into a comfortable room with a fire lit. Standing by the fire, Adriane noticed a tall man wearing what could only be described as a cowboy outfit. He appeared rather miffed, but Adriane could only guess at this for her ability strangely was inactive with vampires.
Adriane tried not to stare, but her eyes were drawn to the 'cowboy'. He was ruggedly handsome, tall and he looked strong. Adriane couldn't help but notice his eyes, they were so very blue. After regaining her senses she focused in on the conversation that was taking place around her.
"You should have told me you hired a f--- human Isabel", Stan was truly annoyed by this. In his mind humans were food; nothing else but. He hardly heard what Isabel's excuse was; instead he surveyed the Sheriff of Louisiana, and the tools he brought. He watched the vampire that stood protectively over the telepath, sizing him up Stan guessed he was still young by their standards. It bothered him to no end when a vampire took a human for companion ship. Isabel was such a vampire, that human Hugo was weak and Stan didn't trust him. Stan's gaze eventually fell upon another human who seemed very uncomfortable. Stan could help but smirk at how fragile she appeared, though was chilled when a thought went through his mind regarding her appearance. It couldn't be helped he supposed, she was his type. She was short and slender, but was gifted in the chest, around her shoulders fell long curly air. Stan felt like he was being hypocritical for even thinking thoughts like this, after all you aren't supposed to think that way about your food.
Adriane felt the 'cowboys' gaze upon her. She knew now his name was, "Stan", but continued to think of him as a back in the day cowboy. Adriane wondered if that was the era from which he had been turned. That thought, however was quickly dismissed by Isabel's angry insult.
"Go back to the middle ages then you ranchero poser!" Isabel was fit to be tied. Adriane couldn't blame her; it was becoming all too clear what type of person or vampire Stan was. He was quite aggressive and didn't hide his biased opinions of humans and where they stood with him. She watched them argue back and forth like bickering siblings, feeling tired she decided to sit in one of the comfy chairs. Adriane had not been able to sleep during either the flight or their short time at the hotel and was becoming increasingly drowsy. Eric's rage and comments to the Dallas vamps was the only thing that kept her awake. "What has happened to Godric that he surrounds himself with idiots"!
Adriane gave Isabel credit, she neither back downed from this insult nor did she lose her calm. Stan's retort was actually funny if not for the underline insult to herself and Sookie, "Yeah sheriff we don't need you or your puppets, why don't you go back to Louisiana." Adriane liked his voice it sent not altogether unpleasant chills down her spine. It wasn't long before the cowboy began to make his way to the door, it was then that Adriane and Stan first spoke. "What do you think you're doing?!" Stan's voice didn't send pleasant chills down Adriane's spine this time. "What do you mean, and if you could not yell that would be nice" Adriane was both peeved and a little embarrassed by Stan's outburst.
"Your sittin on my very expensive hat, didn't you see it?" it was then that Adriane felt something up against her back on the chair...blushing horribly she reached around and pulled it out. Adriane stood up, and while keeping her eyes lowered she handed him his hat back. As their hands brushed, Adriane's although gloved felt something. She couldn't give a name to whatever it had been, the feeling passed to quickly to properly register with her. From Stan's expression, he had felt something as well. "I apologize, I don't know why but I didn't even feel it"; "I hope I didn't crush it." Stan no longer seemed to notice his hat but after she spoke he quickly recovered, "Well it looks fine, you should be more careful". It was with that he disappeared in a flash of speed.
Adriane had yet to move from where she stood. She noticed that everyone else had broken up into their own little circles of conversation. She glanced at Sookie and Isabel, the conversation between them apparently held some form of awkwardness. Sookie's emotions felt as if they were fleeing, however they only continued like this for just a few seconds. It was in these few seconds that Adriane made the decision to leave the room and explore. She knew that curiosity could hardly lead to anything good, but she felt the need to be alone. Eric meant her eyes as she was leaving. He neither tried to stop her, nor had any expression that would lead Adriane to reconsider this adventure. It wasn't often Adriane could experience something for herself, at least on an emotional level. It always seemed to her that experiences delicately tied themselves too emotions.
Adriane drifted out and in of the rooms, finding each one to be practically identical to the one she first started out in. Eventually she found herself opening a door that led outside to the back. Surprisingly she discovered a great deal of land, and a small cobblestone path leading from the door. "Well Alice, shall we go further down the rabbit hole?"Adriane smiled in spite of herself. She aimlessly wondered if the conversations had ended and a decision made. She truly hadn't been listening to begin with, but knew why they were here. Could the Fellowship of the sun be responsible for the disappearance of Godric? Adriane supposed it was possible, it still always surprised her that history held so much bloodshed when the church was involved.
Adriane was so lost in her thoughts, that she hardly even noticed the path had ended. A stable stood before her, full of the stereotypical barnyard smells. "It's odd that vampires would keep horses, what with them being faster than most cars". Adriane considered going back; she had already been wondering around long enough. "What would be the fun of that though?" In truth she felt that if her being out on her own was so troublesome, than someone would have come looking for her by now. Adriane only hesitated for a moment before stepping into the stable.
There were many horses, Adriane walked up to particularly large black one. "Well, hello there beautiful!"Adriane had never been around horses, seeing some up close filled her with wonder. "I read once that sugar cubes are tasty to horses"; "I'm sorry though, I didn't bring any with me".
"For the best really, it's not too healthy."Adriane practically jumped out of her skin, Stan was standing right behind her.