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Title : Set Fire To The Rain
Genre : Drama, Romance.
Disclaimer : I don't own the characters unfortunately. They are the property of HBO and Charlaine Harris ! I only own my OC, Alyssa Bennett.
Beta Reader : Artemis Wolfe
Chapter 3 :
Bill and Sookie were arguing about Eric because of me. Who was he? I didn't know and I wasn't really sure I wanted to. From what I've heard, he was a vampire… Wonderful, isn't it? I think I had enough vampire problems, I didn't need anymore.
Maybe the vampire was fine, maybe he was like Godric, but I didn't really know. Godric was, to me, a special vampire. I had never met anyone like him.
Anyway, I didn't want to meet this new vampire and Sookie was on my side. She didn't want to go to some bar called Fangtasia, which the vampire owned. She seemed to dislike him, I would even say that she hated him. What did he do to her that was so bad? I didn't know and I didn't want to know. It was really making me convinced that I should stay away from him.
I really wanted to leave this town and get far away from Sookie. She was adorable and I would always be thankful for what she had done for me, but I couldn't understand why she seemed to care about me so much. I was a stranger, I was a freak and I was a magnet for trouble. She was putting herself in danger and she was determined to help me no matter what. Something was wrong with her, I was sure about that. Her ability was probably making her crazy…
I was very surprised because she didn't seem to understand how dangerous I was. Hadn't she seen what I could do? Fire coming from my hand, a vampire was after me, I had killed him with my hands and the worst thing was that I was uncontrollable. My power was uncontrollable. Whenever I got angry, fire came out of my hands… If I got angry with her or with anyone else here, I would hurt her or worst. I couldn't stay and she shouldn't want me to stay.
She knew nothing about me... She didn't know that I had nearly set fire to my high school and my house when I was younger… I had been angry at my parents because I was a stupid teenager sometimes. And in high school, I was angry at some of my friends and I set fire to a tree near the school. No one had seen me done it, simply because that time, the fire didn't come from my hand, I had just thought about my anger and it happened… As if my mind was also controlling my power. It was strange and it never happened again. Every time it happened, fire came from my hands.
Each time I could have killed my family, I could have killed many people. My parents and my sister had forgiven me because they knew I wasn't a bad person. They had forgiven me because I had tried to control my anger when I was with them, but Sookie… She wasn't like them. She would never understand. What if I set fire to her house? What if I had set fire to the car today? What if I set fire to her vampire boyfriend unintentionally? She needed to stay away from me if she valued her life and the ones she loved...
Her boyfriend, Bill, seemed to have understood that, because I was pretty sure that he wished I left. He wished Sookie had let me go when I wanted to. He knew I was dangerous and that having me around would only cause problems… He was so right, if only he could make her understand. I doubted he could, because that telepath seemed just as stubborn.
" Excuse me.. " I tried to say but it seemed like I was invisible. Sookie and Bill seemed too deep in conversation about that famous vampire named Eric.
" Sookie, you don't want to go to Eric and I can understand that, but you also want to help her… There's nothing you can do. You don't even know her. " Bill stated and I wished Sookie would understand that he was right.
However, I was a little bit angry because he seemed to dislike me. Of course, I attracted trouble, but I wasn't bad. I was a very nice person, even if sometimes I was annoying because I wanted to control everything in my life.
That was probably why I hated my power. It was the only thing I couldn't control.
" Bill, I can't explain this feeling, but I feel like I have to help her. I know that she's probably dangerous, but I feel that need deep inside of me. If I don't help her, I'll regret it forever. And honestly, I don't want Eric to be involved. What do you think he would do if he knew about her power? He'll want to use her just like he did with my telepathy. I can't allow it. "
Every vampire wanted to use me, it wasn't surprising if that one wanted to ad well… Well, not every vampire. Godric was the only exception.
" Sookie, you can't help her all by yourself. I might be able to help you, but if the vampire who wants her is older than me, I could meet true death. Do you really want me to die? " Bill asked as he shot me a death glare.
I wanted to scream that it wasn't my fault, I wasn't responsible for Sookie's stubbornness… Of course, Bill probably wished that I had never come near Sookie's house, but once again I wasn't the one to blame. Fate was to blame. Then, I could make things right, I could leave…
" Of course, I don't want you to die, Bill, but I can't change what I'm feeling. "
" Sookie, just let me leave. I don't want to cause any more trouble. I'll be fine on my own. " I said a little bit louder than the last time I had tried to talk. This time she turned towards me. " I've already caused enough trouble and you've already helped me a lot. "
" I won't let you leave. I know it seems incredible, I know I seem insane, but I need to protect you. "
I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. She was impossible, if only she hadn't read my mind earlier, if only I hadn't agreed to try… It would have been much easier and I would have left during the night.
" What about what I want? You can't control me, Sookie. I'm still free and if I want to leave then I'll do it. " I said and suddenly everything seemed easier. I could just leave. Why hadn't I thought about it sooner? I was so stupid sometimes.
" No! Listen, let's just go to Eric and if he doesn't find a way to help you then you'll leave. I don't want you to meet him, I wished you could stay away from him for eternity, but if it's the only way, then… " She quickly said and I raised my eyebrow.
Seconds earlier she was telling Bill that seeing Eric was a bad idea, the worst idea he ever had and now she was agreeing. She desperately wanted me to stay, even if that meant seeing a vampire she hated. If she hated him so much, then what was he capable of? I was in an awful mess.
What should I do? I didn't know because I didn't want to meet him. I had enough problems with vampires as it is, so I probably shouldn't go and see another one. It wasn't very clever, but then again… Maybe I should do it, maybe he would find a way to help me. No, it was impossible, but I could try, right? And if he didn't then I could leave easily and Sookie would be happy… Yes, maybe I should do this.
" If I agree to come with you and if he doesn't find a way to help, I'll leave. Do we have a deal? " I asked.
She seemed thoughtful for a brief moment, but I wasn't letting her any choice. " Alright. " She answered but strangely I could feel that she was lying. I would deal with that later.
" Great. " Bill ironically said. How could Sookie love him? He seemed boring and really annoying sometimes.
" So, where are we going exactly ? And who is that vampire ? " I asked.
" He's a sheriff here and he's very old, about a thousand years old. He owns a bar in Shreveport, it's not far away from here. Bill will be with us so no one will bother us. " Sookie said.
I wanted to laugh at Sookie when she said how old the vampire was. Godric was twice his age. That vampire wasn't going to be able to help me, I was now sure of it. That meant I would leave soon, very soon. I just hoped that this bar wasn't too awful. It was probably a vampire bar, hopefully no vampire would bother me… I also hoped that I wouldn't find a vampire there sent by the one who wanted me. It would be just a sheer disaster.
" Eric is an asshole, but Bill and I will be there and he owes me a favor. I've helped him, so he'll have to do something for you. "
Except if he can't, I wanted to say, but kept my mouth shut. She had helped me and I shouldn't be too harsh towards her. She didn't deserve it.
Then again, she didn't really reassure me when she was talking about Eric. He was probably another arrogant vampire obsessed with fangbangers and blood, the complete opposite of Godric.
It was going to be a very long night… And I didn't want to go to a bar with my lovely blue nose. My life was like hell sometimes, wasn't it?
A vampire bar, I hated vampire bars!
They were full of crazy fangbangers and awfully loud music playing in the background. I wanted to run away from this place, the atmosphere was heavy and the blood red walls were suffocating.
I stayed close to Sookie and Bill, I wasn't afraid of vampires here, but I didn't want to talk with anyone.
There were also dancers here, it was disgusting. Humans, who accepted to do that kind of thing for vampires, were pathetic. Just like the ones who were stupid enough to let vampires drink from them for fun. I was glad to be different from them sometimes. I was also glad to know that not every vampires were like the ones in this bar.
The other strange thing I noticed in this vampire bar was a throne… Seriously, a throne? That was the stupidest thing I've ever seen. A tall blond vampire was sitting there, I wanted to laugh. He seemed just so arrogant and ridiculous sitting there. The worst thing was that every single woman in the bar was hypnotized by him, as if they wanted him to bite them. Didn't they realize they were ridiculous?
I admitted that he was gorgeous, I would even say that I could be attracted to him, but I would never be that desperate to have someone, and especially a vampire. I don't think I would ever be a fangbanger and I was proud of it.
I was also pretty sure that that vampire was Eric. He owned the bar so that was why he was sitting on that stupid throne. There was also another vampire next to him, a woman. Both of them were scanning the room, probably searching for someone to drink from, or to have fun with.
I noticed that we were not moving anymore. Bill and Sookie sat down, which surprised me. If they knew Eric, why weren't we going to see him?
" What are we doing? " I asked as I crossed my arms.
" We're waiting for him to summon us, it's better this way. " Bill answered and I laughed.
Summon us? Really? Who was he kidding? I was getting even more surprised as the minutes passed. Vampires had strange customs, at least this one had.
" This is completely ridiculous. " I muttered under my breath but sat down. I had no other choice. I looked around and my eyes fell again on Eric again, but this time, our eyes met.
I was uncomfortable but I kept on staring at him. I just couldn't take my eyes off of him. This was just great! He was the one who broke our little staring contest when he said something to the blonde vampire next to him. Was I in trouble? Probably, because I was pretty sure that he was going to summon us. It felt strange to say that, I was not used to being summoned and especially by a vampire.
" Bill, you've brought another human here. Eric wants to see her. " The blonde vampire said when she arrived next to us. She then turned to Sookie. " Very nice dress, Sookie. "
I stared at her, my eyes wide open. Vampires were strange, definitely strange.
We made our way towards the famous throne and stood in front of Eric.
" Sookie, it's a pleasure to see you again. " Eric said and then his eyes fell on me again. His eyes were piercing right through me. " And who's the lovely human here? "
" She's a friend, she needs help and I thought that you could do something since I helped you with Longshadow. " Sookie answered.
" A friend, I see. Does she have a name? " He asked Sookie and suddenly I felt invisible.
I hated when that happened and I wasn't going to stay silent. He wasn't impressing me. He was just another vampire full of himself. I could deal with that.
" She's here and don't act like I'm invisible. My name is Alyssa Bennett. I could say it's a pleasure to meet you, but unfortunately it's not."
A smirk appeared on his face. Great, I was amusing him. That wasn't exactly what I had in mind.
" Eric Northman, and for me, it's definitely a pleasure to meet you. So you're Sookie's friend? Why do you need my help?"
" I'm not really her friend and I don't really need you help. " I answered.
" No, you need help Alyssa. " Sookie stated.
I sighed. Maybe I needed help, but not a vampire's help and especially not this vampire's help. I could only imagine what he was thinking right now, his eyes never left me. He would want something in exchange for his help and I wasn't going to give him anything.
" If you're not friend swith her, Sookie, how do you know she needs help? " Eric asked her and ignored me.
" It's complicated, but she needs protection. You owe me a favor, Eric."
" Protection from who? " He asked and he stared at my face, probably because of my blue nose. " Who's done that to you ? "
" A vampire wants her, and sent someone to hunt her down. » Sookie answered and I started to get angry.
This was my story to tell, not hers, and I honestly didn't want to explain anything to that vampire. I wanted to stay away from him, deep inside I knew he was the devil in disguise. He was handsome, but I wouldn't fall for this. I was stronger than that, even if I had to admit I would always remember him. Even if he was still sitting, I could tell that he had a great body…
What the hell was I thinking? It wasn't the best time to fantasize about an arrogant vampire… I needed to pull myself together, he was bad news and I didn't want to do anything with him. Not now, not ever. He was a vampire after all.
" Why does he want her? " He asked and I shot a death glare at Sookie, silently telling her to shut up. I didn't want him to know about my power. He would want me for himself and I wouldn't let that happen.
" It doesn't concern you. If you don't want to help me, that's fine. I don't really mind and I'll be able to leave this place. Honestly, it would be better that way. " I said and turned around, ready to leave this stupid bar, but someone caught my wrist.
He had grabbed my wrist and I noticed now that everyone in the bar was staring at us.
" You're not going anywhere. You've come into my bar, you've asked for my help and now I'm intrigued by you. So you stay here. "
Was he really serious? He had no power over me.
" Listen, you don't control me. I only came here because Sookie wanted me to, so if I want to leave I'll leave goddamnit! " I said coldly and I was really starting to get angry. This wasn't good, not at all. Getting angry meant that I could lose control easily and in a vampire bar? It wasn't the best thing to do. I could hurt people here, and then the vampires would find about me and want me…
His fangs extended. " You're not going anywhere and you'll answer my questions. Why is a vampire after you? "
" I'm not afraid of you. "
" You should be. "
It was him who should be afraid of me. He didn't know what I could do, but he would soon find out unfortunately. I needed to calm down or else I would be in more trouble that I already was.
He let go of my wrist quickly and I knew why. I could feel it, I could feel the fire starting to build up in my body. He had probably felt the fire.
I felt a hand on mine seconds later, it was Sookie's one.
" Alyssa, it's happening again. " She stated, a little bit panicked.
I knew it was happening again, but I had no control. I needed to leave this bar or else I was going to hurt someone, or worse.
" Eric, we need to get out of here or at least go somewhere more private. " Bill said when my hands started to tremble.
" My office, follow me. " Eric said and we all followed him.
I was in an awful mess now. I knew I couldn't do anything about what was going to happen in front of him. This was great. Another vampire was going to learn about my secret and it was a vampire I didn't know and definitely did not trust.
When we finally arrived in his office, Sookie let go of my hand just in time for me to set fire to a trashcan next his desk. My fire didn't last very long fortunately.
Fantastic, just fantastic. I watched the female vampire throw something on top of the trashcan in order to put out the fire. Her eyes then fell on me and I noticed that everyone was staring at me.
Sookie, of course, knew it was going to happen, but everyone else was surprised, even Bill. Sookie's boyfriend had already seen me done this before, but he was still astonished. And the two other vampires were now very interested, especially Eric.
The look he gave me sent chills through my entire body.
My life was already like hell. If only I hadn't come here…
" What are you? " Eric asked, his eyes fixed on me.
I hope you like this chapter since we have finally Eric in it. What do you think about their meeting ? What do you think will happen ?
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