A/N: Sorry this has taken me so long to post! I shall be posting a chapter every night hopefully around this time as well so look out for more After fun This chapter is quite small but the next one will be very worth it... trust me.

Rising when the sun set was slowly becoming second nature to Sookie now. As she lifted her head from her bed she noticed the coffin in her room was empty meaning her vampire had already risen for the day. Slipping actual clothes on she trotted down the stairs towards the sound of voices.

"Ow, ow, ow," Sookie sighed walking into the kitchen. All four people twisted in their seats to check on her. Both twins sighed dramatically knowing what was coming. However the vampires both had worried expressions.

"Lover what is wrong?" Eric asked rising from his chair.

"I have this horrible pain in my hand," she sighed dramatically.

"What sort of pain?" Claudine asked looking at her.

"I think it's from carrying this GIANT RING," she grinned lifting her hand. "Bam," she giggled.

"Oh for heavens," Pam sighed shaking her head.

"Is it old yet?" Sookie asked sliding onto a seat.

"Older than I lover," Eric teased.

"Ah," she sighed. Eric pulled her closer and kissed her forehead. "What's everyone doing here anyway?" Sookie asked.

"We are discussing options," Pam said brightening up.

"For?" Sookie inquired.

"The wedding every supernatural will be talking about for years," Claudine explained. "Your fiancé wants to elope," Sookie heard the disapproval in her cousin's voice.

"Would that be so bad?" Sookie asked. Claudine glared making Sookie bite the inside of her mouth. "I'll take that as a yes," she turned to look at Eric. His eyes bore into hers as he smiled slightly.

"I do not think we are getting out of this one lover," he whispered rising.

"Are you leaving?" she asked.

"I must return to the club," he explained. "I have been neglecting it for other activities," Sookie giggled. She knew what activities he was on about. She knew and half the neighbourhood knew as well she reckoned. With a stiff nod both he and Pam left leaving Sookie facing two very excited fairies.

"Should we head to Fey?" Claude asked rising.

"I don't see why," Sookie muttered grabbing a pastry from the counter. As she ripped into it she sent crumbs everywhere. "This is nice," she moaned. Without another word Sookie felt the air leave her body as the twins grabbed her.

Sookie found herself stood in her Royal Office glaring at the twins.

"The blue one," Claudine muttered to herself heading into the wardrobe. She returned with a gorgeous blue chiffon dress for Sookie to wear. As Sookie opened her mouth to complain Claude grabbed her around the waist and placed her on a chair. His fingers dove into her hair pulling out her pins. Sookie glared as Claudine dressed her before declaring her ready.

"Oh," Claudine giggled. "Did we not mention you had royal duties tonight?"

"No," Sookie growled.

"Must have slipped our memories," Claude sighed dramatically.

"Must have," Claudine grinned.

It was 25 people later that Sookie finally began to perk up. Her personal assistant or as Claudine put it "saviour" Aelthi appeared at her side a small smirk on his face.

"How is my Callisto tonight?" he asked bowing.

"Charmer," she smiled. "You bring me good news I take it?" she asked.

"Oh the best," he whispered bending towards her. "The final two are here for your council," he smiled. "Shall I send them in?"

"You shall," she answered confused.

"Enter Mr and Mrs Quails," Sookie felt her heart stop as the Quails entered the hall and began walking towards her.

"I fail to see how this is good news," she hissed quickly.

"Just wait," he laughed. Sookie nodded trusting his judgement.

As it stood Aelthi hadn't let her down once yet. She had been on the throne a meagre three months so far and yet he had stood beside her for all of it. She had tried to have the twins as advisors but Sookie soon realised she was going to end up relying on them far too much and it was after one month that Claudine had come to her with a request.

"Announcing," Claude's bored voice sighed. "Wait," he laughed. "Claudine Crane," Sookie sat up straighter in her chair as her cousin stepped forward.

"What on earth are you doing," Sookie hissed stepping down the stairs.

"We have come here to speak to you," Claudine told her. Sookie tore her eyes off her cousin before noticing the man beside her.

"Majesty," he said sinking into a bow. "I am Colman," Sookie stared at him like a stranger. Rising back up the stairs she sat back down tapping her nails against the chair arm.

"We have come requesting blessing," Claudine told her.

"For marriage?" Sookie inquired.

"For a mating yes," Claudine smiled. "Also the blessing of a pregnancy."

"I see," Sookie nodded tapping her nails against her thigh now. A very unroyal thing to do she had been told.

"It would mean a lot to us both," Colman had spoken. Sookie rose from the throne and descended this time in what she hoped had been a regal manner. Extending her right hand she offered both fairies her crested ring with the Brigant symbol.

"You of course have my blessing for both marriage and a child," she smiled. "I wish you eternal happiness and joy," Claudine had burst into tears embracing her cousin and kissing both of her cheeks.

"Thank you," she had whispered before leaving.

It had been only one day later that Sookie had began hunting down help. Aelthi had been the 10th person Sookie and Claude had interviewed. He had stridden into her office all 6ft6 of him with dark brown hair and even darker eyes.

"Your majesty," he whispered bowing.

"Aelthi," she smiled looking him over.

"Hire him now," Claude had purred. Sookie giggled knowing full well the reaction she would get from Eric when he laid eyes on the beautiful fairy in front of her.

"Why do you think I should hire you?" she asked.

"I am the best," was his answer.

"That you are," Claude had muttered beside her.

"Two week trial period," Sookie smiled. "Starting now. Go get rid of the others and meet me in my chamber to discuss stuff," she waved a hand dismissing him as she grabbed her cousin and left. Since then Aelthi had barely left her side. He had even made the sacrifice of entering the human world to be with her.

Eric's reaction had also been just as priceless as she imagined. The second Aelthi had appeared beside her with Eric's fangs had been out.

"Who is this," he shouted.

"My advisor," she shrugged.

"Do they not make ugly advisors?" Eric had asked.

"Not in my world," she teased.

Returning to the real world Sookie looked at the Quail's and watched as they sat down in front of her.

"What a lovely surprise," she half growled.

"Yes well," Sofia started. "We take no pleasure in being here." Sookie nodded trying to hide the smirk on her face. Aelthi had been right, this was good news.

"We have come with a request," Sebastian told her.

"This should be good," she whispered.

"Our request is this," Sebastian continued ignoring her. "We would like to take the dust of our son home with us. We would also seek forgiveness from you our Majesty and be allowed to return to Fey," Sookie nodded.

"No," she answered simply.

"No?" Sofia screeched rising from her chair. With one small step towards the platform at least ten fairy guards appeared from shadows swords and weapons pointed. Even Aelthi had a sword in his palm.

"No," Sookie repeated.

"May we inquire as to the reason?" Sebastian asked bowing his head glaring at her floor.

"You may," Sookie smiled. "It does not mean I shall answer it," both turned angry glares towards her as Sookie rose and stepped down towards their level.

"Your son killed my Grandfather. The great and powerful Prince Niall Brigant and you come here seeking his remains? Shall I enlighten you as to what I did with them? I burnt them on a holy fairy fire and sent his soul to the hell realms of our world. I hope he rots and burns there for eternity. As for the request to be back in the Fey? DENIED," she screamed. "I would sooner have witches and werewolves walking our halls and villages than either of you. You have your son to thank for the banishment which I am about to place upon you. I want you nowhere near any fairy settlements. That means you leave Louisiana as well," she breathed glaring down at them both.

"Majesty," both hissed walking towards the doors.

"Majesty," Aelthi whispered appearing beside her. "If it would please my majesty I would see them out," he smiled.

"Don't waste your time," she sighed.

"I don't think my majesty understands. I would see them out," he said emphasising the word.

"Oh," Sookie laughed catching on. "I would also see them out but not by your hands. Send the guards to make sure they get home safely," she giggled. "I could use some fairy dust for Fangtasia. The last batch is running out," Aelthi laughed as he went towards the guards hidden behind the pillars.

"Majesty," Aelthi said after her.

"I shall be returning to the human world for the night. I expect that dust on my desk tomorrow morning," she ordered.