I do not own True Blood or the Sookie Stackhouse Novels. The only character I own is Ailis.
This story will not follow the book or the series completely. There will be some corresponding parts, but many times it will be a separate plot line. I hope that is ok with everyone.
This is my first fiction on this site, and my first Eric fiction, but he's my favorite, so I could not resist. Just be kind with me.
Read and review, it will be most appreciated. Thanks!
On the horizon, below a smattering of stars, a small black dot appeared. Mere moments passed before the quiet balmy stillness of the bayou was broken by the hum of a powerful engine. The black dot soon materialized into a sleek black profile, the hum drowning into a feral roar. The black profile, which upon closer look was in actuality a Maybach Exelero 02, soon slowed down to an abrupt stop on the side of the road.
No noise or movement could be seen from the car. Suddenly, the door flew open, startling a flock of resting birds into taking flight, chittering angrily. The occupant gave them only a fleeting, irritated look before fully climbing out of her seat, coming to a halt upon the side of the road.
Taking a deep breath of the Louisiana air, the female felt a small smile spread across her lips as she reflected softly on finally being home again.
Turning her attention to the sign on her left, she immediately felt her face turn into a frown.
WELCOME TO SHREVEPORT!
Well, if that don't just kill a moment, she thought sourly. 'Welcome' my happy ass.
She walked forward softly, contemplating the sign calmly. She turned away slowly, whipping around at the last moment, kicking the sign squarely. As she watched the post vibrate violently she couldn't help but smile acidly. Childish, yes, but she couldn't suppress the vindictive shiver coursing up her spine.
Shaking herself quickly, she turned herself back to the moment at hand. Looking over to her right, off in the distance, she ascertained the distinctive glow of downtown Shreveport. She couldn't help the sneer that slowly spread itself over her features.
A slow bubbling anger she hadn't felt in months started to course its way through her veins. Staring into that glow, she felt all the hate and disgust explode out of the very depths of her soul, taking her completely by surprise. Apparently she hadn't locked it away as effectively as she thought. Screaming loudly in anger and shame she directed her pain at the sign beside her.
Watching the words explode into flames fed the fury within her, placating the beast for the moment. Listening to the crackle of the fire calmed her nerves, and slowly the anger receded back to the box she was usually good at keeping a tight lock on. Closing her eyes, she breathed deeply, allowing the heat of the blaze and the smell of home cleanse her mind.
Opening her eyes, she watched the sign start to melt and cave into itself. Realizing what she had allowed to happen, what she had allowed him to do to her, she cursed sharply at the silent night sky.
Turning on her heel, she walked determinedly back to the car, wrenching the door open violently. Sliding in, she couldn't help but let out a soft sigh at the feel of the leather caressing her body, accepting her like a second skin.
He had something right at least, she mused absently to herself.
Realizing that her mind had turned to him twice in the space of ten minutes, she slammed her hands forcefully against the steering wheel. She would not think about him again! Fuck. Him!
Berating herself harshly she wrung the key in the ignition fiercely, trying to drown her thoughts in the growl emanating from the engine.
She was supposed to be starting a new life, forgetting the past, not wallowing in it!
It was time she started keeping that in mind.
Looking over at what remained of the sign, she gave into her childishness one more time.
Smiling serenely, she flipped the smoldering ruin off as she roared by, effectively trying to leave her past obscured within her dust. She resisted the pull to look in the rearview mirror, determined to never give him a second thought.
Thanks so much for reading. I know this chapter doesn't give away much. It's meant to be a teaser and leave you wanting more. Hopefully I accomplished my goal. Let me know what you thought, and I promise that there is more to come.
