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Chapter 2
By the time I was finally awake the next morning my mother was already gone. She had applied for a job as a surgeon at the hospital. Ivan and Joshua were curled up at the end of my bed trying to find warmth. Joshua was my guardian, always watching out for me like he was trained to do. Ivan on the other hand was my little brother, but in Chihuahua form. "Come on you two. Time for breakfast." The cabinets were filled with pre-bought food, but knowing me I for went food in favor of just getting a glass of juice. As I read the morning paper, yes I do read the paper, I noticed an ad ,It read, Fangtasia where drinking and biting definitely mix. It was a vampire night club in Shreveport. ~I must ask Sook about this~. Gulping down the last bit of my juice, I went to take a quick shower. Before we had left Charlotte my grandfather went out and bought me a 1966 Ford F100. Joshua took his place in the passenger seat along with Ivan as I gunned the engine. Merlotte's here I come.
The mornings were considerably slower than the night shifts, but I guess that's how all bars are. "Hey Sook!" I don't ever think that I will get used to how beautiful she looks. "Nikki how was y'alls first night?" I smiled up at her. "It was nice. Joshua and Ivan slept in my room last night." She raised a curious brow. "Joshua and Ivan?" As if sensing my need for them, Joshua burst through the front door, Ivan slowly trotting behind him. Sookie laughed as Joshua began to give her a tongue bath. "What's Fangtasia?" Her face visibly paled at my sudden outburst, almost as if she were caught with her hand in the cookie jar. "Why do you ask?" I shrugged. "Well I thought that since your boyfriend is a vampire that he might have taken you there or at least told you about it." She fiddled with her dish rag for a moment before releasing a long sigh. "I know about Fangtasia. Bill and I have been there many times. The Vampire sheriff of this area owns the night club." They had a sheriff too? I have meant the one in Charlotte many times, but it was never just to say hi. "Could I go with you sometime?" Her ponytail whipped around as she shook her head. "You are too young to get in." I frowned at the news. I have only been to one club in my whole 17 years of life and it was against my will.
Sam soon joined us in one of the booths. "So you're a mind reader?" Sookie nodded cautiously. I could only grin. I thought that I was the only weird person in the world. "I'm an empathy." They both did a double take not sure if what they heard was true. "Show me." Taking a deep breath I glance up at Sam. By the way he reacted I knew that it had worked. "I feel so happy all of a sudden. How do you do that?" He was so curious. "I just concentrate on an emotion and project it. I can feel people's emotions and either enhance it or change it. I can also hurt people with my weird ability." Sookie hadn't been paying attention. Her gaze was focused on something behind me, and by the way her face paled, I knew it wasn't anything good.
"Hello Lover." A deep voice purred. I turned my head to glance over my shoulder. A tall, blond haired man stood behind me. He had to be at least six foot five and his hair was close to my own length. "What do you want Eric?" Sam growled. His anger overwhelmed my senses. "Hello Shifter." My eyes shifted towards Sam in awe. I knew they existed! He gave me a guilty look, his mood changing to fear. "I've come to ask you if I could borrow Sookie for a moment." Not waiting for a reply, the man pulled Sookie out of the building before we could blink. I turned towards Sam again, my mind trying to process what just happened. "So you're a shape shifter and I'm guessing that he was a vampire?" He nodded slowly. "Who is he?" Sam sighed as he plopped down in the booth again. "That was Eric Northman. He is the sheriff of Area 9." I gave Sam a weird look. "How do you know about vampire hierarchy?" He gave a sheepish grin. "I have my ways." The bell hanging on the front door jingled as Eric and Sookie re-entered the restaurant. "Nikki can I talk with you...in private." I glanced between her and the tall man before following them outside again. "What's up?" Before she could answer my obvious question, the vampire dude cut in. "I want you to work for me." Well isn't he charming? I mean he wasn't bad on the eyes, but he sure thought he was hot stuff. "Why?" his fangs gleamed in the dim light. "Your talent is a valuable one and I wish to use it." Again I say, how charming. He had no clue how to talk to someone without it sounding arrogant. "Alright, what's in it for me?" He seemed surprised at my answer but he hid it well. Sookie on the other hand was rather angry. "Eric don't you dare take advantage of Nikki. You've already seen what they do to me. Why put her in such danger?" I rolled my eyes at the two of them. "Y'all act like an old married couple!" this only made Sookie blush, but it at least got them to shut up.
After awhile Sookie finally gave into Eric's suggestion. "Does this mean that she will be traveling with us to Texas?" He nodded as he eyed his blackberry. "Well if you two don't mind i need to get back home. Joshua! Ivan!" The two dogs ran out from behind the building at my call. I noticed Eric and Joshua eyeing each other intensely. "Come on Josh!" I waved goodbye as I pulled back onto the road. "That man is so weird." Joshua laid his head down on my lap along with a protective paw. As I pulled into my driveway I noticed that the house door was wide open. Joshua immediately grew tense in my lap, his hackles rising. I barely had the truck door open before he bolted into the house. I silently followed him, reaching out my senses to catch any activity. I cursed the creaky floor boards on the porch. They were not helping my case. "Hello Nikki."
I felt warm hands wrap around my shoulders, spinning me around in their grip. "H-H-How did you-?" A hand cut me off. I felt so violated right now. "I told you that you couldn't hide from me Nikki." I looked up into hellish eyes. "What do you want Sorin?" He grinned down at me. "I came to take what is mine. I own you." I recoiled as his harsh grip took hold of my arm, pulling it towards him. "Please just stop..." Why did I feel so powerless against this man? Oh yeah, he's a freaking old ass werewolf. All too quickly his grip was gone. I cracked open my eyes, still afraid of what I would face. "Eric?" Said vampire stood before me, his hand covered in blood. Sorin was gone. "How did you know?" He grinned. "You projected your fear and I sensed it." My face heated at the comment. "I'm sorry."
Authors note: hi again. I know that i am slow but hey, I'm a junior in high school about to become senior. please review.
