Second chapter! Whee! I'm actually having quite a bit of fun with this. It helps greatly to be so obsessed with the show and i'm dying to see the season finale sunday. I just wish we'd get to see more of Godric...further fueling my other recent obsession of Allan Hyde. -smiles-

In any event i hope everyone likes this chapter, which is shorter than the last but that is intentional. I already have what i want for the next chapter and if i did that in this one, well, i don't know what i'd do for the third chapter. Hopefully this time the ending is not rushed like i felt the last chapter was. I was on a self-imposed deadline.

I do not own True Blood or its characters.

8/28/11

As Mina had passed out, Godric thought a change in venue would be better suited. He picked the girl up like a feather and with inhuman speed was back in his room, placing her softly atop the bed-sheets. Humans reacted differently when consuming vampire blood however, given the potency of his blood, the vintaged vampire assumed she would awake soon. In the meantime he was given a chance to muse over his recent actions.

Giving a human blood was something he had done only once before and that was in creating his Child; someone to walk with him in the eternal darkness only a vampire would ever have to experience. Over the years Godric realized that creating Eric had been a selfish desire, spurned only by loneliness. Of course there was an amount of love and trust between them, and he did not regret his decision in turning the Viking.

When it came to the human however he was more uncertain.

Perhaps it fell in line with absolving himself of his past crimes against humans, much in the way meeting his true death in the sun would have been. He wished to atone and therefore had given her his blood.

That was all the justification Godric needed and all he would be allowed to dwell on at the moment; he could sense Eric and knew his Child would have questions. It was not more than ten seconds later and Eric was behind him "Godric."

"All went well I take it" he questioned though it was more a fact. He knew Eric would not come back until he had properly done his job.

"Yes, the vampire in question is being dealt with…" he responded, wishing to jump to other more pressing matters. Like the mental and physical well being of his Maker.

"Godric—"

"There is nothing to discuss" heading him off before he could begin the obvious line of questioning.

"You were going to meet the true death in the sun not one hour ago. There is plenty to discuss!"

It was not often the Viking thought to argue with his Maker but on this he would do most anything to ensure his safety. Godric was not himself, not the vampire he had known and walked with all those years ago.

Godric had offered him life when death was barring down its mighty hand. It was only right that Eric should offer the same.

This had to end.

The elder vampire turned to face his progeny, well aware of the anger and confusion coursing through him. "Two thousand years is enough."

"This is insanity!"

"Our existence is insanity."

"It's not right. We're not right."

The years of bloodshed and violence replayed behind his sight and Godric could find no justification for what they had done. A dim understanding found Eric but the fierce intensity never left him.

"You taught me there is no right or wrong; only survival or death."

"I told a lie, as it turns out."

This only served to fuel the fire within his Child and he would have continued to rebuke the elders' claims but the human stirred, drawing Godric's attention. Her eyelids fluttered ever briefly before she shot up in minute panic. The girl calmed considerably however as her eyes landed on the vampire beside the bed. "Godric"

Scanning her person found a rather large bloodstain on her thigh but no puncture marks to accompany it. Brushing a hand along her neck found it likewise and Mina nearly sighed in relief.

It was like a horrid dream except for the lingering taste of blood as she wiped a hand roughly across her lips, smearing it that much further. She glanced at the vampire and found him studying her, as if gauging any negative reaction and it occurred to her.

Godric saved me.

Slowly a smile wormed its way on her face and before she could stop it, Mina was laughing quite rambunctiously. The pair of vampires viewed this curiously speaking amongst themselves.

" Kanske hade hon för mycket" (perhaps she had too much)

" Hon var som förut" (she was like this before) the elder corrected.

Steadily Mina regained her senses and ability of speech informing Godric happily "You know; this is not really proving your case that vampires are evil creatures."

She snorted "Yeah cause everyone knows that evil beings just love to save little girls in distress!" Her fit of giggles renewed with vigor and it didn't matter that she was sharing company with two vampires.

Eric was un-amused and not entirely convinced the human had not been brain damaged while Godric held the tiniest of smiles, barely noticeable but genuine nonetheless.

Mina sobered after a few minutes and asked Godric how long she had been out. "Not long. It is just a little after sunrise now." This came as a bit of a shock to the girl as her face fell.

"Sunrise…I guess that means I should be going back." She was disappointed having missed her chance to talk with Godric but it couldn't be helped.

"You guys need to rest and I'm taking up the bed." She hopped off before realizing her skirt was fairly badly torn, clenching it closed with one hand and a delayed blush sporting her features.

"You may wash up if you like" Godric offered "to get rid of the blood."

"Isabel may have something better for you to wear home as well."

"Oh, no that's fine. It'll be fine" she reassured with placating hands. He had already done so much for her and she felt there was no way to ever make that up to him.

Mina reached the door with the vampires followed closely behind, Godric nearest to her. She turned, not entirely sure what to say but before long the words came forth with ease.

"Thank you—for rescuing me earlier." It sounded almost like something from a storybook but it was true and oddly it made Mina feel happy. He nodded in silent acceptance and she stepped into the hallway, turning back with a hesitant jerk.

Shyly, she asked "Will I—uh—will you, be here tomorrow?" Mina dared to meet his blue orbs, fearing that he may reject the imposed invite. After all, she had been nothing but trouble to him as of late.

Instead he replied with a nervous Eric behind him "If you would like."

"I will be here" he crystallized both to the immense relief of the girl, who nearly squealed in excitement and the immediate scrutiny from his Child.

"O-okay then" she smiled delighted. "I'll see you tomorrow—er, later tonight!"

Mina scurried away, a broad unconcealed grin on her face as Godric closed the door.

"Was that a lie, just now?"

The mistrust was evident as Eric spoke and Godric could not deny its sting or the reasoning behind it. Rather than answer the elder gave him a look, as from days of old, before heading to his room, shutting the door behind him.

Mina made it home with the sun steadily rising higher in the sky. She practically flew up the stairs, quickly shedding her ruined clothes and hopped in the shower. The brunette scrubbed as best she could to get rid of any and all traces of blood from her person, including Godric's. After that it was time to stash the evidence in a nearby hamper and jump into bed, with the sun now full and shining brightly through the curtains as the girl passed out.

When the girl next opened her eyes it was dark. Night had fallen and she smiled broadly at the thought of seeing Godric once more. Before she moved out of bed, a cold yet gentle hand grabbed her shoulder, stilling Mina.

"Do not leave just yet" his seductive voice called from her side and Mina turned finding Godric clothed under the covers with her.

"Wai—what?" the girl was clearly confused and arched an eyebrow, watching Godric smile while trailing a hand over her jaw line.

He was certainly distracting and the way his hand moved from her jaw to her lips and back down made it practically impossible for Mina to form words let alone a full sentence.

"Uh, I don't—understand…how are you here?"

She didn't know which was more confusing. The fact that he was here or that she had asked why rather than simply enjoy his company.

He smirked at this and Mina found that almost more enjoyable than the way he was touching her.

"Does it even matter?" he responded, his hand taking up residence on her throat, gliding along with feather light strokes as she shivered.

She closed her eyes, succumbing to his touches and forgetting the how. All that mattered was the feel of his caress on her body, awakening a fire that up to now lay dormant. He needn't even touch her intimately—in fact she felt she would die if he did.

Mina was so engrossed in Godric and his two thousand year old skilled hands that when another set of arms encircled her waist, she nearly jumped out of bed. Craning her neck, another familiar face with blonde hair and blue eyes presented itself and created more questions than it did answers.

"Starting without me, are we?" the shirtless Viking teased smiling, showing off those pearly white teeth before his fangs popped down and he was but a blur, too fast for Mina to see.

Mina awoke with a start, reaching for her neck and panting with unused adrenaline. It had been a dream. But it had felt so real.

Steadily, she took a big breath in and then released it in an effort to calm herself. The girl had been the recipient of some strange dreams in the past but none like that.

And if Mina were being honest, she was a bit disappointed. Apart from having Eric bite her, the other stuff wouldn't have been entirely bad and that was the worst part.

I only just met the guy—er, vampire and already having dirty thoughts…Lordy.

"What would mom say about this?"

"That is a very good question, Mina." Without word the girl's father was in her doorway, bloody clothes in tow. They dangled from his hand as he spoke.

"What would your mother say if she knew about this?"

"Well I would hope that she would question why you went rummaging around in your daughter's dirty clothes hamper, for starters."

"Don't get sassy with me young lady! Now, tell me—what is this?" To that sadly, she had no snappy comeback.

She stared with an unreadable gaze, trying to quickly work through a plausible scenario that would allow for all the blood and the huge tear in her skirt likewise but Mina's mind was mute at the moment. In any event, her silence was answer enough.

"It was a vampire wasn't it?" his tone grew more incredulous ands high as he began to yell.

"Mina! What did I tell you about getting involved with those things?" he shook his head and dropped one arm, while the other cradled his head, stroking his temple. "I knew it was a mistake to come here…"

"Those things?" she mimicked, her voice also growing in volume.

"Since when— Dad, when have you ever seen them as things?" Mina got up and out of bed, a scowl replacing her usual friendly features.

"You never said anything about staying away from vampires."

"I didn't think I'd have to—"he glanced and then scoffed at the clothing in his hand. "Obviously, I should have."

Her scowl only intensified. She stood before her father with arms outstretched. "Clearly, I'm unharmed."

"Is that right? Then all this is just—what, ketchup?" he took a quick sniff, then grimaced.

"Don't lie to me."

Mina folded her arms but refused to say anything. She knew he wouldn't listen, regardless of what she had to say. He was in full dad mode, pacing agitatedly back and forth.

Suddenly he stopped pacing. "You let one bite you, didn't you?" His full attention was back on Mina as he began his ranting anew.

"My God Mina— you're one of those people who lets them bite and feed from you?"He was really on a roll now. A vein popped somewhere on his head as he screamed.

"Do you let them sleep with you too? Like some cheap whore—"

"Fuck you" as soon as the words left her mouth, the girl knew it was a mistake.

But what she hadn't expected was the stinging pain in her cheek, from her father's rather harsh slap as his eyes grew wide and angry.

Too shocked to say anything, she held her face with one hand, watching as her father slowly realized what he had done.

"Mina, I'm sorry—"he was quick to apologize, but she would have none of it. Mina stalked past him and headed down stairs, grabbing a pair of flats in her wake. Her father followed close behind, spewing rapid apologies and trying to get his daughter's attention.

"Mina please" he grabbed her arm and made her stop, but she would not look at him.

"I'm sorry" he began. "But you have to realize how bad this looks from my perspective."

"Just tell me what happened and I'll try and be patient."

"You're wrong."

"Not all of them are monsters" she turned to face her father, eyes blazing. "They aren't things dad, they were people and if not for a vampire" she made sure to emphasize the word. "I'd be dead right now."

Her father was stunned, rendering him speechless for a moment before he recovered.

"Is that what this is, Mina? Is that what all this is from?" She made to go around him and collect her things so she could leave. He blocked her path.

"You cannot tell me, with all this blood that they are anything but monsters! Mina, if they hurt you, they are evil and deserve to die!"

Now it was Mina's turn to be shocked. "You sound just like that crazy reverend from the T.V." She shook her head "I can't believe this."

She went to the kitchen and grabbed her keys from the coffee table, her father still in hot pursuit.

"Where are you going?"

"You are not leaving this house! Not with those creatures out there—Mina!" he grabbed her arm once more but this time she was able to yank her arm away. In the process she stumbled, knocking over a glass vase which shattered, cutting her arm.

She lifted her bloody appendage to inspect it then glared heatedly at her father. He wore a worried face but she ignored him, slamming the door behind her as she left.