A Heavenly Way To Die: Prologue

Rachel didn't know what to say for a moment. She stared at Pam for a second to take in what she had just said. Pam cocked her head to one side impatiently. Rachel looked away from her for a moment to look at her jealous friend who was looking at her incredulously. She knew that if her friend were in this position, she would have shot up and disappeared with the blonde woman without a second to spare, taking the woman up on her offer without a second thought. Rachel stared down at her hands nervously before replying, "Why?"

"Because he has summoned you." Pam answered icily. Rachel looked up at her again and shivered.

"Do I have a choice?" Rachel asked, looking vulnerable. Knowing that her friend was wondering what she was still doing sitting here.

"No." Pam replied curtly, "Now come." Rachel latched on to her best friend Claire's arm as if to ask if she were allowed to come too. She didn't want to go up there alone. Pam nodded and smiled, "I don't think he'll mind." Claire beamed and nodded her own head eagerly. Claire was the one who had forced Rachel into coming. Telling her that she'd "love it". Rachel didn't love it. It scared and disgusted her all at once. Rachel finally agreed and shakily got up from her seat at the bar. She was still hesitant and unwilling but she didn't seem to have many other options.

She followed Pam and Claire to the front of the room where a tall, magnificent, blonde vampire was lounging in his thrown. Claire smiled seductively at him and showed off her "assets". Rachel took in a sharp intake of breath and swallowed nervously. The blonde vampire was not alone. In a chair beside him was a much younger looking vampire with short brown hair and an expression on his face that could only be described as sympathetic.

"Hello, welcome to Fangtasia." The blonde vampire greeted the two girls, "I'm Eric the owner of this club and this is Godric." He indicated to the vampire next to him, "And you are?" He inquired.

"Hi." Claire smiled, "I'm Claire and this is my best friend Rachel. She's never been here before but we're real excited to meet y'all." She chimed.

"You're friend does not seem to share your anxious point of view." Godric commented. He had an accent that Rachel couldn't place. He looked her up and down. Taking in her black skirt and white pale pink blouse. Her outfit was not revealing but she looked appetizing either way. He thought that she probably didn't know how appealing she looked for a vampire such as Eric. Eric was used to getting everything he wanted served to him in a little black (or red) dress. She looked so innocent, so… pure.

"Do you dislike vampires älskare (lover)?" Eric asked. Rachel wasn't quite sure what he just called her because it was in a different language but she hoped it was something good. She shook her head.

"I don't think it's my right to dislike you. I actually think it's good that vampires "came out of the coffin". I just have to get used to it I guess." Eric chucked at her response. It was an infatuating sound and Rachel managed to smile meekly at him.

"Why are you here?" He asked her.

"I brought her here." Claire said quickly before Rachel could answer, bringing the attention back to her, "She wasn't too keen on the idea but I just wanted her to experience your world for a night. It's intoxicating." Claire smiled and Eric raised one eyebrow at her. This was the sort girl that he usually went for. Blonde, not too smart and totally willing to yield to his every wish. But how could he be interested in such a girl when a beautiful, perfect little alternative was standing right in front of him. He had never been one to adopt a pet but he couldn't help but want to do so now with this girl. Although, there is nothing wrong with getting the best of both worlds.

"Perhaps you'd both like to experience more of it this evening." Eric's gaze was fixed on Rachel. A permanent and cocky smirk on his face.

"I think I've had more than enough for one night thank you." Rachel replied before Claire could for her. Her voice was soft and she pleaded that she he wouldn't object to her wishes. She of course didn't get what she had pleaded for.

"You're sure about that?" Eric was suddenly pulling her forwards to sit her across his lap. Playing absentmindedly with her light brown hair and tucking it behind her ear. He was staring into her eyes and she couldn't move or look away. It was like she was drowning in endless blue.

"Eric, är även hon oskyldig (Eric, she's too innocent)." Godric said. Eric didn't look away from her as he spoke to his maker.

"Jag tycker om sin naivitet men jag ska njuta av att ta det ännu mer (I enjoy her naivety but I'm going to enjoy taking it even more)." Eric laughed, "Go now." He directed at Claire in English. She looked crestfallen. Rachel pulled away from her hypnotized trance and reached out for Claire, she wanted to go with her. She whimpered pathetically but Eric forced her eyes back on his and she dropped her arm. She closed her eyes defeated and Eric kissed her eyelids. Godric sighed softly and looked away from the two.

"I'll escort her friend out." His tone was flat and Claire knew not to take this as a signal and get her hopes up. Rachel's breath caught and a single tear rolled down her cheek unnoticed.

Eric pulled her up by the hand and led her to the back rooms of Fangtasia.

"Don't be afraid älskare." Eric told her and brought her into a small and very cramped office. She shook slightly as he sat her down on the couch in the room.

"Please don't do this." She cried. Eric forced her to look at him. She had to admit, he was breathtaking even for a vampire.

"I won't do anything you don't want me to." He reassured her. She pursed her lips together and nodded.

"No biting then." She said as assertively as possible, "And none of that hypnotizing thing you do either."

"I never had to glamour you älskare. You came her all by yourself." Eric was lying but she seemed to believe him.

"Why would I do that?" She didn't know if she was talking to him or herself.

"Because part of you wanted this. Part of you wants me." Eric told her and leaned in a little closer so that they're lips were practically touching.

"You swear you won't hurt me?" She asked in a small voice.

"I swear I will never hurt you." And with that he closed the space between them.