Title: Immortal Love
Disclaimer: I do not own Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf and NBC-USA networks do. I also do not own the Twilight series, Stephenie Meyer does.
Author's Note: Inspired by reading Stephanie Meyer's Twilight. This story is mostly an AU story. In this story Alex's partner is Daniels.
A/N 2: This is just a set up for the whole story, sort of like the back story. I created Dr. Simon Zephyr for this story.
Genre: Supernatural/Romance
Rating: T
Chapter 2: The Complete Transformation
Hours had passed by as Daniels, Carolyn, and Mike remained behind to await word on any possible change in Alex's condition. Deakins had gone home to get some more sleep and promised to come by as soon as he checked in at the squad room. John and Andrea went home also to get some sleep and John promised to be back to relieve the three who stayed.
In the early morning hours after getting little sleep on the uncomfortable plastic chairs in the waiting room Carolyn roused first only to find that Mike had already risen and apparently had gone to the cafeteria to get some coffee. She then realized that she still needed to get Daniels account of what happened last night.
Once she had stretched her cramped muscles she also noticed that Daniels had apparently gotten very little sleep.
She went over and sat with him hoping to be able to comfort a bit.
"Daniels, I know now may not be the best time but I am going to need your account of what happened last night."
Daniels let out a quiet sigh and knew that he had to be brave and hold up a strong bravado and began his telling his account once again.
Meanwhile Dr. Carlisle Cullen had barely arrived at Lennox Hill Hospital after an overnight flight when he was ushered into a room of a patient he was called upon to consult on.
"Carlisle thanks for coming in on such a short notice."
"Not a problem Simon. I owe you one remember?"
Dr. Zephyr nodded and Carlisle asked, "What's the situation here?"
"Well around 8pm last night, one of the detectives of the NYPD, Detective Alexandra Eames was brought in after a case of poisoning. When I was called into the exam room saw how pale she was I instantly knew the diagnosis but remained mum to the staff to the her partner who came in with her, their commanding and the patient's parents because I know how the Volturi is in wanting to keep the existence of vampires a secret," said Simon in a hushed voice because he himself was one who was allowed to stay human as long after he made the oath not to reveal the existence of vampires.
"Good call Simon," said Carlisle as he looked at the patient's chart as they walked in.
Once they were near the bed Carlisle went up to Alex's bed opened her right and then left eyelid to use a lighting device to check her eyes.
Right when he did his preliminary examination he saw that the patient had bright red eyes and knew the immediate diagnosis and waited to hear what his ex-colleague had to say.
"Simon what is your diagnosis?"
"Well I suspect that the patient, Alexandra has ingested enough venom to be turned into a vampire. Now in all the years I have been a physician I have never seen anything like this."
"I concur," said Carlisle shaking his head.
Dr. Zephyr rubbed his forehead with his fingers. How was he going to break this to her work partner, her commanding officer, and most of all her already distraught parents?
Carlisle looked at his ex-colleague and placed his hand on his shoulder and said, "I know what you are thinking we are just going to have to tread carefully on this matter. We'll just have to say that what ever she ingested have the most part passed and she will make a full recovery but she may never be the same person."
As Dr. Zephyr shook his head when he noticed that the patient began to stir and suddenly he was face to face with bright red eyes.
-x-
The minute Alex opened her eyes she felt…different. She could no longer feel glow that once radiated from her cheeks, all she could feel was cold from her fingers to her toes. However, she felt unusually strong.
When she opened her mouth to try and talk she felt her airways constrict so Dr. Zephyr took the cue and was prepared to tell her what happened.
"Detective Eames, I'm Dr. Zephyr and this is Dr. Cullen," said Dr. Zephyr as he pointed to Carlisle, and then added, "How are you feeling?"
Alex responded as best she could in a raspy voice, "I f-feel like I-I have b-been hit b-by an a-anvil. What happened?"
Dr. Zephyr looked to Carlisle and he knew that he had to deliver the news.
"Well I hate to have to tell you the news but you have been transformed into a vampire under mysterious circumstances."
When Alex heard the upsetting news she turned her head away and thought, a vampire? That couldn't be possible. I still have so much to live for, to work towards. Will I be able to see her darling nephew Nathan ever again?
Dr. Zephyr thought it would be best for Carlisle to talk to the patient while he go and tell the people waiting on her condition.
The minute Dr. Zephyr left the room Alex turned her head around and faced the impossibly young doctor and asked the one question she had to ask.
"What is going to happen to me now Dr. Cullen?"
Carlisle looked at Alex and contemplated about how he was going to answer her.
"Well Detective Eames, I could suggest some 'therapy' to help you readjust to your new life.
"What kind of therapy?" Alex asked curiously.
As the two were discussing the possible therapy options, Dr. Zephyr had made his way to the waiting room and saw that there were two other people besides Detective Eames' partner were waiting.
When Daniels saw the doctor he immediately got up from his seat and headed towards him as Carolyn and Mike followed suit.
"Dr. Zephyr, this is Detective Barek and Detective Logan, also from Major Case Squad," began Daniels as Carolyn added, "How is Detective Eames?"
Dr. Zephyr took a deep breath and got out what he had to say.
"Detective Eames' is conscious and whatever she ingested seems to have passed and will make a recovery."
The three detectives let out a sigh of relief but noticed the doctor had something else to say.
"However, she may not be the same person she used to be. And that is all I can say right now."
Right then both John and Deakins had showed up and Dr. Zephyr repeated what he said to the three detectives and then added, "I could take you to Detective Eames' room where she is talking with Dr. Cullen."
All five nodded and then followed the doctor.
When they got there Dr. Cullen had just stepped out of Alex's room when he saw the visitors and Dr. Zephyr made the introductions.
"Detectives, Captain and Mr. Eames I would all like you to meet my ex-colleague, Dr. Carlisle Cullen. Dr. Cullen this is Detective Eames' partner, Detective Daniels, and fellow co-workers Detectives Barek and Logan, their commanding officer, Capitan James Deakins, and Detectives Eames' father John."
After Dr. Cullen and the group exchanged hellos, Dr. Zephyr added, "Dr. Cullen, I have told them what has happened."
"Okay thanks Dr. Zephyr I can take it from here."
Simon Zephyr nodded and then went in the opposite direction.
"Dr. Cullen what will happen to my daughter?" asked John nervously.
"Well Mr. Eames, Detective Eames and I have discussed a few possible therapy options. She is about to make a decision and could use all of your input. You can go in now. Buzz for a nurse and they should know to send me."
When all walked in Alex tried to not to let their scent get to her and looked them straight in the eye and then as best as she could to speak slowly.
"Hey guys, I'm sorry I gave you guys a big scare like that."
"It's okay," said Daniels and then added, "As long as you're awake and okay now."
Alex bit her lip and said, "Um I have something I need your input on."
"What is it Eames?" Logan asked lightly as he could.
"Well one of the therapy options that Dr. Cullen and I discussed is that he oversees my healing process because whatever I ingested might have brought on some damage. The only catch is going back to Washington State in a day or so and would like me to go as well. I'm thinking that is probably the only way for me to get better. What do you guys think?"
The group of five was silent as they pondered what Alex said, and then John spoke up, "Well Alex if that is the only way for you to heal properly then I am for it."
"So do we," Daniels, Carolyn and Mike said at the same time.
Alex then looked at Deakins and he cleared his throat and said, "Well considering you have a major amount of sick days stacking up, I will see if I can persuade the brass to give you an approved sabbatical of say three to four months. Is that enough time?"
Alex nodded and said, "I think so."
She then looked at her partner and said, "I'm sorry Daniels to have to do this to you."
"Hey partner, no worries. We all want to get better and that is the important thing right now."
So it was decided. As soon as Alex was discharged after another night of observation, she went on the three a half month sabbatical that Deakins got for her.
A/N 3: Thanks for reaing Chapter 2 of "Immortal Love". Your reviews are appreciated!
