AU:/ okay guys, this is my second update and I would adore some constructive feedback. I was planning to have this whole story in my OCs POV but I think it would be a shame not to know what Eric's first inner thoughts on my OC are... so I am going to start this chapter with Eric's POV before switching back to my OC's. Hope that's okay with you guys,
Meganiona. 3
Chapter 2.
EPOV.
The sun has set only a few moments ago but I am up and readying myself for the night. I have called Compton already to arrange a meeting at Sookie's home. I like the telepath. She is of great use to me, not only as a pet, but as a tool to gain power. Unfortunately, that insufferable fool, Compton, is in my way.
With a low growl, I had out into the open ground surrounding my main safe house and take a few seconds to call Pam and let her know where I shall be for the evening. With that done I put my phone away launch myself into the air. Flying is so much more efficient than driving; faster and more fun. Plus, there are no obligations to vehicles left somewhere.
After about 10 minutes of this I land in the woodland about 10 yards from Sookie's house. I walk closer and see that Compton is standing outside the door. He seems to be listening intently and will not notice my presence.
Why is he outside? I hope I am intruding on a lover's spat. How fun. I can hear female voices but drown them out as I have no patience for petty women and their conversations.
5 minutes later, the door opens to reveal Sookie in faded jeans and a red top. Yum. She lets Compton in but the door doesn't close for a few moments more. I hear Compton warning Sookie that I will be there soon. Interesting. The door begins to close and I take this as my cue to appear so I speed to the porch and knock once on the door.
Sookie opens the door again and I walk in, turning my back to the rest of the room. I look her up and down and then inhale to take in her delicious scent. Shock shoots through me as I smell something heavenly. It makes me want to laugh happily, fuck something, and feed.
I whirled around to set my eyes on the owner of such a wondrous essence and I am stunned once more as I find an angel standing only feet from me, in nothing but a lacy white gown hanging from her perfect body. Her golden waves flow down her slender figure and reach her curvaceous hips. Hey bright emerald eyes, sparkle with innocence, inviting my heated embrace. Her body is just above medium height and slim, but rounded in all the right places, and if I didn't know better I would say she was a goddess.
''And who are you?'' I asked, internally wincing at my soft tone. Eric Northman is not soft. Her brow curved into a perfect arch and her lips pouted the slightest amount. I hold myself back, wishing to pounce upon her.
''Freyja.'' She answers, accented slightly. I'd say Scandinavian, probably Swedish, like myself. And her name: Freyja. Maybe she is a goddess, after all.
''Like the Norse goddess of Love and War...'' I said, thinking aloud, really. She did not answer. I look up to see her eyes on the ground and before she looks back up at me, I glance at bill menacingly to leave. He does, and drags Sookie with him. Freyja notices.
''Ah, so you're Viking? From which country, may I ask?'' she enquires in her angelic voice.
I smile, ''same as you. Sweden,'' I look away from her face, once again appreciating her curves.
''hmm, I thought I was good at hiding my accent. I guess not, huh?'' she smirks.
I smirk also, she is so easy to speak with, and most definitely not a filthy human, ''so... why are you here? At Sookie's home?''.
She seems to think it over for a moment before saying, ''I am her cousin. Long lost, Swedish cousin. But her cousin all the same. I lost my family a couple of weeks ago and knew of Sookie. So I decided to track her down. She accepted me and I am staying here... for the time being at least.'' I was shocked at this. Related to the telepath? No wonder she is so special. ''...and no, Viking, I am not human. Well, not exactly.'' Like I didn't already know.
I chuckle at her fiery nature, ''Cousin? Interesting... And yes, I had guessed that, min Kara(My Dear)'', I say, deciding to test her on the native tongue of our home land.
''Så vitalar ivårtmodersmålnu? (So, we are speaking in our native tongue now are we?)'' she said showing her pearly white teeth in a bright smile and i smirk wickedly. Smart little woman.
The telepath chose that moment to storm in and shout at the angel and I for speaking in a language foreign from hers. Well, it is her home.
Sookie turned to my angel, ''don't you want to get your things, that way you can dress in something less... appealing.'' She enquired her eyes on her flowing white gown.
''If you wish it.'' she said, simply. I feel invigorated by her presence and feel a sense of loss when she leaves through the door. Huh, so this is what true emotion feels like? How strange.
My last thought before joining the others in Sookie's living room was i will make the angel my own, I swear to it.
FPOV
I woke alone with the afternoon sun shining through the curtains in my room. I yawned and rolled onto my back. It was then that the events of the night before hit me. Oh, my gods! I began a bond with the Viking. Not good, not good.
Sighing heavily, I stood and began my morning routine. It was strange in the new room but I supposed I would get used to it soon enough.
When I was out of the shower and my hair and body were dry, I went into the closet to choose something hot and comfy to wear. I decided on white, lacy underwear that tie at the sides and a matching bra with a front clasp; another dress, though a longer, red, form fitting one. I do not choose any shoes, preferring to stay barefooted again. I have a thing about dresses. And bare feet.
Once this is done I use another power I possess to do my hair and make-up. I have the power to change my appearance, though I only really use it to style my hair or apply my make-up. I choose a smoky eye shadow and black mascara, topped off with black eyeliner on my bottom rim, but I leave my cheeks and lips their natural, rosy colour.
I finally leave to explore the house.
Sookie is out, it seems. She must be at work. I wonder what she does for a living. I pour myself a drink and relax on the living room sofa, looking out at the late afternoon sun. It would be setting soon. Great. I look around and decide that I would bring some furnishings from my European homes here. It could do with some sprucing up, and broadswords, and axes from Scandinavia will surely do the trick.
I finish the drink and go out onto the front porch, wanting to enjoy the sun before it goes. I lay back on the porch swing and close my eyes, a small smile playing around my mouth. I feel myself slowly fade into unconsciousness.
EPOV
I head to Sookie's home for the second night in a row. I am intrigued by the siren I have begun to bond with, and I cannot stay away for much longer. Plus, I have to persuade Sookie to come to Dallas; I need her assistance if I want to find Godric. And she could bring her goddess of a cousin along.
I land on the garden and my dead heart swells in my chest at the sight that beholds me. The lovely Freyja is asleep in the early moonlight. Her red dress hugs her voluptuous body and the halter neck accentuates the elegant curve of her throat.
She is undeniably beautiful.
I stand and admire her for some time before deciding she wouldn't be happy with me just standing there. I head up the steps of the white-washed porch and inhale her sweet, pure scent. She wasn't a virgin, by the smell of it, but she was still innocent. How is that possible?
She stirs slightly, probably sensing my presence. I lean forward and place a cool hand upon her bare shoulder. Her eyes flutter for a moment before opening and a sweet smile lights up her face.
My heart swells once more and I smile back at her before placing a kiss on her fore head and lifting her into my arms to take into the warm house.
FPOV
I came to consciousness slowly, sensing I wasn't alone. When I finally opened my eyes I saw the Viking. I smiled, without thinking. He made me unexplainably happy.
He smiled back, not a smirk, for once. As he leaned closer I felt my heart beat speed up, pounding in my chest. At the last second he raised his head and pressed a chaste kissed to my brow and lifted my petite frame into his strong arms. I sighed, content and let him take me into the warmth of my home.
I checked his emotions and found happiness, respect, and something more intense, though I couldn't be sure what it was. Digging deeper, I found sadness and worry. I would have to ask him about that.
I opened my mouth to ask as he set me down on the kitchen table, my long legs swinging of the edge. ''Are you hungry, Min Kara?'' he asked me in a gentle tone.
I said in a light tone, ''no, my Viking, I'm fine.'' When I realised what had called him my eyes widened and I looked up at him hoping he wasn't too horrified. I was shocked into silence when I saw the thousand-watt grin upon his beautiful face.
I felt my cheeks redden considerably as his features melted into a cocky half-smile. What an ass! He turned away and head into the living room. Well, if he thinks I am going to follow like a dog he has another thing comi- my thought was interrupted as he re-appeared in the doorway, with the same grin on his smug features, ''are you coming, Min Kara?'' he asked.
Oh, how I wanted to slap that smile from his face! But at the same time I want to- no, do not continue that thought, Freyja Black!
Sookie chose that moment to barge through the door, wrapped around Bill's torso. I glanced at Eric, amused.
I decided to interrupt before things got any more heated. ''Ahem'' I said quietly, an innocent half-smile upon my lips as a sat on the edge of the old kitchen table.
The stopped what they were doing at once and Sookie practically leapt from his arms and half way across the room, he face as red as a spanked behind. I snickered and heard Eric do the same. One glance his way confirmed he was watching me, admiringly. ''I hate to interrupt, cousin, but I think we have business to discuss. Mr Northman?'' I hinted to Eric to lead us into the living room. Sookie was stood spluttering and I choked back a roar-like laugh. I jumped off the table and walked past Eric into the room, him following close behind. I let my scent hit him and danced across the room to sit on the sofa, facing him. Ah, vengeance is sweet.
His nostrils flared and one hand was holding tightly onto the door frame, I batted my eyes innocently, before drawing in some of my scent. No reason to make it too hard on the man. It took a moment or two before the heat in his eyes died down and I noticed the very visible tent in his leather trousers.
He relaxed some and walked to the sofa, standing behind me, to my left. Like a guard. What is he up to? Is this his silent claim on me? I don't think so, Viking. I belong to me and only me.
Sookie and bill sat opposite me and I looked around at Eric. ''something is troubling you, Eric. And it seems Sookie and I could be useful. I am willing to hear you out and chose whether or not I can help.'' I said this in a slightly bored voice, but I knew Eric would see the kindness in my eyes.
He smiled down at me before walking around the sofa and standing to the side, showing power over Compton. I nearly giggled when I felt Compton's defiance to bow down. Eric was not one to tolerate disloyalty, I could tell. Eric proceeded to tell us of his maker's disappearance. I doubted anyone else could see his pain behind the calm mask, but I could feel it through my shield. I pitied him and I knew already that I would help him no matter what I had to do. He explained to us what Sookie would have to do and I knew that my powers would be way more useful, but Eric knew only of the singing and telepathy. I would have to let him know of the rest. Sirens were very rare, but extremely powerful and hard to kill, though we did have our weaknesses. Such as love. Loving another publically gives others the opportunity to harm us, through them. When we make love to our soul mate, we from a bond with them that cannot be reversed. We would know everything about each other and would be able to communicate with them, telepathically. This can be good for us but also bad as we only know who are true mate is after we have bedded them.
When he had finished his explanation I stood and took his hand in mine, ''even if Sookie does not go, I will. I have the powers to help, though you know only of a few of them. I am very gifted for a siren.'' I said gently. At first he felt apprehensive, but when he looked into my eyes and saw my sincerity, his emotions swirled into a mixture of happiness, hope, protectiveness (over me?), lust (of course), and that intense feeling again. What was that?
He bowed his head. ''Thank you, Min Kara. You will be a great help to me.'' He raised our entwined hand to his lips and kissed my knuckle gently. The small contact sent electricity through me, and not just from the arousal. I smiled and let go of his hand, walking back to my seat. He watched me for a moment before looking expectantly at Sookie, who was confused, and wary, yet determined. She would help.
I smiled at her encouragingly. I was excited for a fight that I was sure would occur on this mission. I knew Eric felt my excitement and slight blood lust as he glanced at me with new admiration. I was too much like him for my own good.
Sookie sat straighter and nodded, ''I will do it, if Freyja does.'' I smiled at her.
Bill chose then butt in. I was starting to dislike this vampire. ''Sookie. You are mine. I will not have you unprotected in another state without me!'' Bastard. Sookie seemed to think the same, she was definitely unhappy with the claiming, a true southern girl. I was sure Eric could feel my slight hatred towards bill and he moved closer to me, growling very quietly. I tugged on his hand for him to sit with me and he did as I asked. I smiled at him and leaned back into the couch. This would be fun.
Sookie turned slowly, dauntingly towards bill and I felt a slight wave of fear come from him. Way to go Sookie. She glared at him and said ''I am not a possession, bill Compton, and I will not have you treating me like one.'' She stood and stepped back from him, attempting to control her anger. ''you do not own me!''
Bill stood also, trying to make her see reason, he stepped closer. I leaned forward and growled loudly, warning him. ''Watch yourself, Compton. I will not have you harming my kin.'' I said, low and deadly.
I took a deep breath and looked at Sookie, pushing myself into her mind; she looked surprised but covered it quickly. Ask Eric for bill to come along. It would avoid bloodshed, cousin, I said to her. Though my glamour does not work on vampires, this did and I left Sookie's mind and entered Eric's. He went rigid beside me, the only indication of the intrusion. I put my hand on his to calm him and he relaxed against my side. Just tell her Compton can come along. It would avoid my killing him and having to leave the area. I included the last part knowing that he would be very much hurt if I left, not that he would admit it. I left his mind then to give him some privacy. I could not read minds but I can converse with others inside their minds. I only hear what they want me to, but they cannot lie to me inside their own minds. I did not however give either Eric or Sookie a chance to think back before leaving their minds, I knew both of them would do as I had requested.
Seconds later, they had come to an agreement and my greedy cousin had asked to be compensated for her time away from her work. I had found that she worked at a bar and from Eric's comment I knew her boss was a shifter. That gave me a good idea, ''Sookie, that reminds me, I will need a job whilst I am here. Could you ask the shifter if he is hiring for me?'' I did not exactly need the job, I had plenty of money, but it would give me something productive to do, as well as cleaning this house and its land. The garden is a mess. As I said this, I could feel Eric's unhappiness at the thought of my working, but dismissed it. We were not together and I would do as I like to. He said nothing, sensing my stubbornness, I guessed.
Sookie brightened considerably at the idea of us working together. ''Sure! In fact I am due to work in half an hour if you would like to come? I will give Sam a call now, I have plenty of spare uniforms.'' Before I could reply she had rushed into the kitchen to make the call. I smirked and stood up, ''well, I guess I should go and bathe, if we have to work so soon. Goodbye.'' I started to walk upstairs but Eric grabbed my wrist. I looked at him in confusion.
''Wait. I will meet the two of you at the bar as I have to check in on the locals anyway. I have to go to my bar first to check in on my progeny, but I will be there.'' He sounded as though he were trying to convince me. If he wants to go to the bar, he can.
''okay, sure.'' I said nonchalantly.
''oh and I will be making flight arrangements for tomorrow evening. Is that acceptable to you?'' I smiled at this and nodded. I walked upstairs after a quick wave to Compton and went straight into the bathroom, locking the door this time. I might like the Viking but I do not trust him. I got undressed and went to the shower this time, I wouldn't have long to get ready.
EPOV
I flew back to Fangtasia quickly and went straight to my office. I went through my files and called for Pam to make the flight arrangements before heading to the shifter's bar. This would be an interesting night.
FPOV
Sookie's boss was happy for me to work there and Sookie and I were dressed and ready before long. I was not happy with the black short shorts I had to wear. I preferred dresses. The low cut white top was acceptable though. I did believe in taking pride in your assets, but I preferred to do it in a more tasteful capacity. I was looking like a goddess with my hair in its usual shining curls. I had not yet met the men of Bon Temps but I was sure I would hate them.
We got rid of bill who said he will call on Sookie before the flight tomorrow, and headed to my car. I refused to ride in Sookie's beat up yellow banger.
Sure enough, as soon as we entered the bar, waves of lust and envy hit me. I sighed and put up my shield before replacing the tight smile to a more relaxed and comfortable one.
I reached out through our bond and noticed Eric was on his way here, so I followed Sookie to the back, to drop her purse off. When we came back through a slight man with dark, beady eyes and strawberry blonde hair was waiting for us. I inhaled and recognised the scent of a true shifter. Rare these days.
I assumed this was my new boss and smiled a thousand-watt smile. He looked flustered and I recognised the faint scent of male arousal seeping through the average sized tent in his pants. Men.
Sookie introduced us and I shook his hand pleasantly, wanting to get on with the work. ''I have waitressed once before so I already have the skills'', I assured him. He seemed satisfied, and asked me to work the tables across from Sookie's. Sookie told me the table numbers and I got to work.
Very soon, I felt Eric's presence as he walked through the door; I smiled at him and went to fetch the chicken strips for table 6. He went over to a booth in my area, away from everyone else. I had no trouble for most of the next hour, until the men began to drink too much.
I was walking past a table of four college students when I felt a hand go up the back of my shorts, I was contemplating using the elements to burn him when the hand was yanked from me and I heard a cry of pain. I turned to the sight I had expected and saw Eric restraining the boy against the table. ''Are you harmed?'' he said, his voiced was strained and I knew he was finding it difficult to not kill the boy. I looked around and saw that all eyes were on us, unsurprisingly.
I smiled reassuringly, ''I am fine, Eric. Thank you.''
He wasn't convinced and didn't relinquish his hold on the boy. I sighed and focused my power on the boys still sat at the table and the one in Eric's grip. I pushed into their minds and glamoured them to leave the bar. ''you can let him go now Eric.'' His eyes were wide as he felt my power radiate from me, along with my scent. This worried me slightly as my scent was divine to all creatures, but especially vampires. Then he nodded and released the boy who scrambled out of the door, followed by his friends.
I looked back at Eric as Sookie stormed up to us. She turned on Eric, ''Eric! What was that?'' she blamed him for the incident and this upset me slightly. Though she was my kin and so I would let Eric explain to her.
He glanced at me and said to Sookie, ''let's take this outside.'' She nodded and they went out of the door I smiled apologetically at Sam before following them.
We stood facing each other outside as Eric relayed the events to Sookie. I felt the anger rolling off of him when he told her what the boy had done. He was over-reacting but his protectiveness didn't bother me. It made me feel strangely... safe. She looked upset now and I smiled at her, ''See cousin, no harm done, okay?''
She turned to me with a glare and said, ''no harm? The boy harassed you!''
I laughed and then said, ''okay Sookie, firstly I could have burnt his hand to a crisp if I had chosen to. In fact I could have done a number of things to protect myself, but thanks to Eric I didn't have to.'' They both looked surprised at this, ''Secondly, I have worked in a bar before, and trust me, the men in the north are much worse than these southern boys.'' I said with a snort. ''hunny, I'm a siren. Life is just like that for me.'' I sighed.
She seemed to understand what I meant and put her arms around me, I stiffened at first, which Eric noticed but hugged her back. I noticed that Eric looked more than unhappy at what I had revealed about men having done much worse to me.
I hoped he wouldn't guess what had happened to me. I didn't want to have to tell him how I had lost my innocence, though I was still an innocent in a way. I smiled at him and asked Sookie what time we could leave, she said we had two more hours to work.
The rest of the night went quickly, Sookie and I finished work and said goodnight to Eric before going home and retiring to our rooms. I was hungry as I had not eaten all day but dismissed it, as I was too tired. Eric turned up soon after I had changed into a flowing white night dress and held me as I fell into unconsciousness.
EPOV
I followed my Siren home and waited for her to retire before going in to her room through the open window and holding her in my arms as she slept. I was happier than I had ever been though I felt as though something was missing, and I knew she did to. I buried my nose into her hair and inhaled her rich, sweet scent. She was mine, whether she knew so or not.