A/N: Okay ladies, chapter 4 is done! It took a bit longer than expected – but it was weekend Hope you like it, review and tell me what you think. I hope to have chapter 5 up tomorrow night.

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CD

Eric POV

I got up from the chair and went through the hidden door to my office. My mind was racing with thoughts but however hard I tried I couldn't make sense of them. I had to make a decision. Honestly I would rather have Scarlett disappear out of my life and wiped off my memory so I would never have to spend another second thinking of her. I went to my chair and sat down, leaned my head against the back and stared at the ceiling. However I turned and twisted the situation in my head I couldn't get past the fact that Godric had full faith in me. He always had. Even when I fucked up, which happened a lot.

I had changed since my early days…that much was clear. The thing between me and Scarlett was not more than some sort of teenage feud. I never understood why exactly I despised her so much; because she was half human or maybe because I was jealous of the affection she was shown by Gordic….and if I was really honest, it had a lot to do with what she was. She got the best of both worlds; the emotions of a human, the sun. And she got the speed, strength and mortality of a vampire.

I knew I lost my temper when I slapped her, but she was lucky. If anyone else had suggested I had something to do with Goridc's death I would have torn them into pieces. She probably didn't know what really happened that night.

I started walking up and down in my office, trying to match the pace of my thoughts. I really didn't want to be involved in all of this, but it slowly dawned on me that it was too late.

Scarlett had a part of Godric in her. So did I. We were probably the only ones who ever really knew him and who loved him endless and unconditionally. And if she got killed, a great part of Godric would die with her…and then I would…I would…

I stopped my pacing in the room and realized what I just concluded: if anyone as much as touched her…I would kill them!! She was the product of Godric…of his humanity and love. Touching, beating or killing her would be the same as doing it to Godric. Suddenly I was disgusted by myself…by how I had treated her and how I hit her tonight.

I walked over to the mirror that was hanging on the wall next to the door. I looked at the reflection. I couldn't help to think, that I really had changed.

Scarlett POV

As Bill got out of Fangtasia I had just finished my cigarette, but was in desperate need of another one.

"Give me the keys, I'm driving."

I didn't object and gave him the keys I was so exhausted I could have slept for days. We got into the car and as he drove off I opened the window and lit another cigarette. This time he didn't say anything.

I was starring out the window the whole time, appreciating my older brother's silence. I closed my eyes and realized how tried I actually was. I must have dozed off, because when the car stopped and I opened my eyes I didn't know where we were. I looked at Bill.

"Where are we?"

He was already half out the car.

"Merlotte's."

I got out of the car and looked at the place called Merlotte's. It looked like a diner.

"Please tell me we aren't going to go see some other vampire friend of yours?"

"No…we are going to see Sookie."

I raised my eyebrows,

"What's a Sookie?"

Bill suddenly seemed to find his shoes very interesting and a boyish look appeared on his face.

"She is my girlfriend."

I swallowed my laugh and simply smiled.

"Your girlfriend…okay…and why?"

"Well…I bet you are hungry."

As he said the words I felt my stomach ache. I was defiantly hungry, but more excited about meeting this Sookie.

We went inside and Bill turned to me. "Go sit over there in the corner, I'll go find Sookie."

I did as he said and sat in the corner. I followed Bill with my eyes as he approached a blond girl who was serving drinks at a table. No doubt she was not a vampire. I saw her face light up as she saw him. I already liked her. Bill had his serious face on as I presumed he was telling her what was going on. They looked in my direction and I could see Bill mouthing the word "sister". She looked at me and smiled so sincere that I was a bit taken aback. Then her smile faded as I presumed Bill was telling her about the trouble I was in and about Eric. I saw her shake her head and mouth the words "asshole" hoping she was referring to Mr. Northman. Then Bill walked towards me and sat opposite me.

I smiled at him.

"She is pretty."

Bill once again got that boyish expression in his face.

"She will be here in a second to meet you."

I saw her walking towards us with a tray. She was smiling that smile again. I got up and after she placed the tray with food and one bottle of True Blood in front of me.

"I'm Scarlett, it's a pleasure to meet you."

She took my hand and shook it.

"I'm Sookie and the pleasure is all mine."

I sat back down and couldn't help looking at the food. She took the chair next to Bill.

"Please eat, it's for you." She said while giving Bill the True Blood.

Without thinking of my manners I started eating the food. It was heaven.

"Thank you, it tastes wonderful."

She laughed as she saw the speed I was eating in.

"Anyways Scarlett, I hear you had the pleasure of seeing Eric again."

My mouth was full of food but I answered her still.

"I'm not sure it was a pleasure…eventful and nauseating are the words you are looking for."

She laughed again.

"That sounds like Eric ."

Bill made a sound and looked at Sookie. They had a silent conversation with their eyes that I did not understand.

Sookie turned to me again.

"Listen Scarlett…Bill told me about you and Eric and the whole thing. And I understand why you are mad at him, especially the Godic part. But I think before you judge him too hard there is something you should know."

I looked up from my plate and stopped eating.

"Okay, you have my attention."

"I don't know if you know that I was also there the night Godric decided to wait for the sun to rise. I was by his side the whole time."

"You were there?" I said and once again felt the tears behind my eyes. It was hard even thinking of Godric without this effect.

"Yes I was…I don't want to go into all the details, but I think it is important for you to know that Eric tried to stop him. But Godric had made up his mind and there was nothing Eric could do. You know better how it is when your maker commands you something than I do. And Godric did command Eric to leave."

Sookie looked at Bill who placed his hand on hers. Then she looked at me again.

"Eric was devastated. You should have seen him. I know Eric is basically a bitch, but that time I saw something else in him. And there was no comfort for him."

I felt like I had just swallowed a stone. Suddenly I felt bad…bad for my accusation on Eric. Now I didn't mind that he had slapped me. I never saw Eric as anything else than an arrogant bastard. He and Godric were like night and day. Nothing alike. But I realized that there must have been something in Eric that made Godric take him in…like when he took me in and Eric did not understand.

I leaned back into my chair.

"Oh fuck!...I had no idea."

"I know, that is why I am telling you now. And I agree with Bill; if we are to get you out of this situation we need Eric."

"I think I have screwed that situation big time. He is not going to help me."

"Maybe not, but we can try?"

"No I don't think I wanna try. These last few hours have made me realize that I might have to do this on my own. I shouldn't have come here and brought you all in danger. Maybe it is time for me to take..."

Bill moved angrily in his chair.

"Do NOT say that. You aren't going anywhere."

Sookie nodded,

"I agree with Bill. I assume we have a few days until you are tracked here to Bon Tempes. So I think we should talk about this tomorrow night and see what we are going to do."

Now I nodded. I couldn't argue right now. I really just wanted Bill to take me home so I could sleep.

Sookie turned to Bill, "I think you should take Scarlett home. She probably needs her rest."

Then she looked at me and winked. I felt like she could read my mind.

Bill got up from his chair.

"Sookie, will you be over later?"

"As soon as I finish my shift."

I got up too and Sookie followed us to the door. I said goodbye and was taken by surprise when she hugged me. I really liked her.

We got into the car and waved to Sookie who was watching us from the door.

Bill looked at me, now looking curious.

"So did this change your mind a bit about Eric?"

I took a few moments to think about his question.

"I guess it did. He reacted the same way I would have if anyone had accused me of being responsible for Godric's death…he actually reacted more lightly than I would have."

"So any chance we can work this little stupid battle out you two are having?"

I laughed, "I'm not sure Bill. If Godric couldn't help us then I don't think anyone can."

We drove in silence for a few minutes. Bill kept opening and closing his mouth like he wanted to ask something but wasn't sure. Finally he asked:

"Were you and Godric…I mean…did you two….where you…"

I helped him out and cut to the chase, "lovers? Is that what you are asking?"

"Well I guess I am."

I took another few moments.

"No…we weren't. I never had that kind of attraction to him. I know how it usually is between a maker and his child…but for some reason that was not the case between us. No doubt we loved eachother…but it wasn't as lovers."

Bill nodded.

"But he was a good maker I understand. A good man?"

I closed my eyes. Tired didn't even begin to cover how I felt.

"He was the best."

After a short while Bill stopped the car again. I opened my eyes. I couldn't wait to lay on a bed…or a sofa, a bathtub would have done the trick. Anywhere. I got out of the car and stumbled towards the house with Bill by my side. Just as he placed his arm around me we both stopped up.

My vampire instincts cut in and all tiredness was forgotten. I spun around, prepared for something to come at us from the shadows Bill had inspected earlier.

Something wasn't right. Bill was alert too and had moved in front of me. He pushed me towards the house with his back to me, trying to shield me.

He turned around and looked at me. We knew what was happening. I opened my mouth and whispered.

"They are here."