Chapter 4

It was quite, the wind blowing around us I breathed in, the smell of the flowers tingling my nose. I had come here many times just to relax no disturbance. I could let myself go for just a few minutes before I had to close off. Stan was behind me following my lead; I looked to see his reaction to this place and to my amusement shock was written all over his face. I asked, "What is so shocking Stan, that has made you speechless" I seemed to have broken him from his trance when he replied, "Well Izzy what shocks me is the sheer beauty of this place, its all natural, it is untouched, places like this have been destroyed. It amazes me!"

I directed us towards my usual spot under a tree for some odd reason I felt a little at peace when ever I sat in this spot. I took a deep breath and… I stop myself before a word could escape my lips. Why did I trust him with my story, my life and past? What if I was making another mistake in trusting someone, could I handle it? I had just met him but this felt right for some reason, deep down I knew I could trust him the way I felt for him. I was going to take a chance. I looked at the sky filled with stars and began to tell my story. (AN/ I don't really want to write her whole story so I'm just going to skip it but I will say that while she was saying it she froze up a little, freaking out her instincts coming out telling her to be quite leave, to run, to attack. Stan see's this and comforts her holding her hand gently soothing her so he wont push her past her limit he can some how tell what she is feeling."

I felt myself tense up waiting for his reaction I held myself together and looked at him, disbelief ran through me Instead of the reaction I had predicted; there he sat staring at me with a reassuring smile his words shocked me even more, "Don't worry little sister. I won't turn you away I care for you. You matter to me and I swear to you that you will never have to go through that ever again. I swear that if I ever meet those people who did this I will make them feel fear beyond belief then I will tear them apart, I will show them no mercy." Gruesome images appeared in my mind I could picture exactly what he would do, and I did not know what to say.

I couldn't believe he did not reject me, my face must have gave me away when the next thing he said was, "Dear Izzy when I met you I had this incredible urge to protect, like a sibling would another I feel this brotherly bond towards you. I will stay with you sister never to leave you, I swear to you." I felt happiness it seemed a gained a brother after all.

A sudden question popped in my mind and I voiced it, "Stan how old are you?" Stan replied. Stan smiled at my question and said, "Well as of now I am 600 years old, I was changed when I was 33 years old during my time. I lived in the southern areas as you can easily guess due to my accent. I loved to fight and feel free so I always was out on my stallion riding about. My father was what you would say a sheriff, he had me join him in his work of duty, so I had no choice but to obey him, however I told my father I wouldn't be confined in the work he laughed and told me it seems you take after your grandfather, he was a cowboy like yourself and loved to be free always riding his horse it was like it was apart of him like he was never meant to be in a society by rules.

One day a storm was coming so we had to pack up and head to shelter before it came, it was getting darker by the minute the children were becoming scared the clouds were tainted black. For some reason the horses started to act up, they had heard something that we didn't. The wind started to pick up a scream broke out in the silence. One after another my people were disappearing. I gather the children racing towards the shelter we were surrounded, I pulled out my gun and aimed at them, they laughed at me. I glared at them and said, "Stay back, or I'll shot ya!" One of them said, "Then shoot boy I dare ya, I haven't had any fun yet, so give me some entertainment" With that he stepped closer I shot of my gun it hit him, to my shock he did not react, and said "Is that all you got boy?" They stepped closer I shot two rounds they all stood. It happened so quick they grabbed the children before my eyes they change, draining them in the process. They cried. I tried to save them but one of them held me down right before he bit me a voice broke out. A man they seemed to fear, he was like them. He ordered them to leave his territory, some of them seemed reluctant but they left either way. He moved toward me, I moved back he smirked at my actions before I knew it he was on me draining my blood to an almost a nonexistent drop. I felt something wet at my mouth it tasted wonderful, I wanted more. The man started to whisper to me, "Drink my child, and drink my life source!" After that everything was black. I refused to drink at all but my maker showed me that I didn't have to kill to feed. Through out the centuries I started to despise humans they disgusted me what they did to each other was disgusting killing, rape. That is why I don't tolerate them until you; you are the only one."

I smiled at his statement and kissed his cheek and said, "Well you really are a cowboy, big brother." He laughed and replied, " Yes dear sister I really am." He looked conflicted for a second, pondering over something I was going to ask him what was wrong but he spoke before I had the chance, " Izzy the letter you found can you spell the very last name that was written for me, please." I looked at him in confusion, such a strange question, but I still complied,
It's spelled N-O-R-T-H-M-A-N. Why do you ask?" He looked shock and replied, "The reason why I ask sister is because I know a someone named Northman he is my sheriffs child, he is the only Northman I know, can it be possible that the very person who saved you is him? As I think about it, it's really believable that he did."

Curiosity peeked my interest; I had wanted for so long to find out about him, to meet him. I looked at Stan and asked, "Can you tell me about him brother?" He replied, "I don't really know a lot about him I have only heard things about him, supposedly he is a Viking, a true one at that. His name is Eric Northman he owns a bar named Fantasia, down in Louisiana. That is all I know about him Izzy. I'm sorry." I smiled at him; at least I knew a little about him. One of the people's, who had saved me, protected me. I looked at Stan and said, "Can you can you introduce me to him someday." He gently squeezed my hand and said, "Of course sister I will speak try my best to contact him. We can also go to where he resides at in Louisiana." I small smiled appeared on my lips I could not wait. I replied, "I would be very grateful brother if you can do that" I hugged him his cold embrace did not affect me. I tensed a little my mind was reacting he could some how tell and soothed me, telling me to breath in and out think of our surroundings, I started to relax slowly but the tension laid in the back.

The silence was broken his phone was ringing. He seemed to ignore it but it still rung then it stop not even a second later it rung again he checked the caller id and seemed curious. I stared at him and said, "Maybe you should get that and see what they want they seem rather insistent." The phone rang once more he replied, "Now that is strange she usually gets the hint when I ignore the first ring. Hmm…" The phone went silent but then rang again. Stan was becoming agitated, he growled and answer the phone with annoyance lacing his words, "What do you want Isabel? Are you serious, you call me cause I miss a meeting. What do you mean he never showed up, he never misses a meeting even if it sometimes bores him?" I was confused at the conversation, I wonder what it was about, I looked Stan's face concern begin itching its way over. I hope everything was all right. A few seconds later the conversation ended, I asked him was everything okay. He replied, "No I don't think so, my sheriff did not attend a meeting today, and that is unusual." "Stan surely he would be back soon does he not miss thing's sometimes?" Stan looks at me and replies, "He does but he would let us know before he disappears." Stan seemed deep in thought before cursing loudly. He looked at me with regret and said, "I'm sorry Izzy but I have to check in with everything, something's not right I have to go, please forgive me" I smiled at him and said, "Don't worry Stan I understand this is an urgent matter, go make sure everything is okay. He kissed my checks and just as he was about to leave he hesitated, turning around and said, " I would prefer to leave knowing your home safe Izzy if you don't mind." I let a giggle I covered my mouth quickly and adjusted myself and said, " Sure Stan, that's very sweet." We both walked quickly towards my bike and got on. I took a glance at the garden once more a smile appeared on my lips.

The engine went off. I said goodbye to Stan when he hugged me, his actions shock me, and I felt my self slowly stiffen up. Stan must've notice this because he pulled away from me and gave me a comforting smile. I held myself together gathering my strength and threw my arms around him, my body's past reaction wavered once again I felt safe. Stan let out a chuckle and returned my hugged, a couple a seconds passed when we both released each other, Stan asked me for my phone number so he could get in contact with me again so I did. Once again we said goodbye and went our separate ways the wind blew quickly notifying me that he had just left.

My place was dark I left it alone as it was, I walked towards the kitchen and grabbed a pear I sat down at the table and sat in the darkness I closed my eyes and relaxed breathing in and out, listening to my surroundings, slowly I fell into the darkness. My mind was replaying today's events clarifying all that occurred, I did not miss anything my thoughts circled around Stan a new vampire. A strange one that had gained my attention he made me feel different, another person to my new journey, I had gained a brother in some crazy way, but I did not reject him as my brother. I allowed it my instincts saw no harm in him this relaxed me even more. Maybe one day I will meet my saviors. I opened my eyes and realized I was so deep into my thoughts that I hadn't realized I had eaten my pear entirely, I shook my head. I went and got ready for bed.

Stan Pov

These past two days have been quite out of the ordinary, I thought to my self. I've meet a human one who doesn't disgust me, a human who I don't have murderous thoughts of, her blood hold no interest with me I just want to protect and avenge her. If the people who have meet me saw me now, would think I finally lost it. But once they meet her they'll understand immediately. She was special, she had endured so much that no ordinary human could have endured; she was strong, and unique. She is my sister I feel the bond towards her even though I have just meet her, I see her as one.

"Stan you imbecile, where have you been? I called you almost an hour ago." Isabel's voice penetrated my thoughts I let out a peevish sigh and replied, "Stop exaggerating Isabel, either way I was extremely busy." Isabel rolled her eyes and said, "Oh please, busy my ass you were probably killing some defenseless human." I let out a chuckle which made her eyes widen and asked urgently, "Oh no… You didn't please tell me you had the decency to hide the body, were already dealing with the fellow ship we can't handle any more!" I sat myself down and replied, " You think so low of me Isabel, I'm smart not stupid, anyway to calm your ridicules thoughts I was not out on a killing spree I was just meeting someone who I had plans with, now enough about me, what about Godric?" Isabel eyes glisten with curiosity but asked nothing towards my whereabouts, "There was a meeting with the king not official but a meeting none the less it was about The fellowship of the sun and how more vampires are disappearing, but also about the death of the leader from the fellowship. The king is becoming concern that the group's actions will become rather unstable he wants a more frequent check up on all the areas. Also he wanted to speak to Godric on certain matters, yet Godric never showed up for the meeting, he was quite concern because Godric would've alerted him if he was not going to attend. I've been calling Godric cell and he doesn't pick up.

That is extremely weird but I wouldn't jump to conclusion, the TV was on showing another debate between that ##bitch## Nan and that… Suddenly it clicked in my mind, I looked at Isabel and said, "The fellowship of the sun, they had to had something to do with it." Isabel shook her head and said, "We have no evidence that they have taken him." Stan growled in frustration and said, "We don't need any evidence, who else would have taken him, either way their numbers are growing vampires disappearing closer to here they have Godric and no one else. Lets gather the others and finally kill those disgusting humans." Stan stood up swiftly and was about to move when he was pushed back baring his fangs at Isabel and hissed "What the #fuck# Isabel?" She hissed backed, "There you go again not thinking already set to start a massacre. This is the 21st century, we must think before we act, if we were to follow your move we would be the prime suspects and the AVl will have our heads. We must do this quietly, I will notify his child of this, and then we will think about this matter." Stan glare backed at her and said, "Fine, go back to your human blood bag." Isabel angered, "How dare you say that, leave Hugo out of this" She swiftly left the room leaving Stan to his thoughts.

Izzy's Pov

Ugh, couldn't they be any louder, the bar was packed tonight more than usual. I didn't like it, my body was tense all these people here were making me feel endangered my mind was in turmoil I was fighting the desire to flee; I breathed in and out. "Hey waitress where's our beer." I rolled my eyes at them feeling annoyed, and said, "It's coming" I placed a couple of beers onto there table when I paused noticing their shirts "God's children, Fellowship of the Sun." One of them probably noticed my observation and said, " We are loyal followers of God we are his messengers." Really I replied. The guy spoke again and said, "Yes we are, Vampires do not deserve the right to walk among us they are of the devils work, and they are his children. And they should be set a flame for what they are. They will soon realize where they belong." The rest of the gang chuckled at their friend's words obviously knowing a hidden meaning. I kept quite and moved a longed. I wondered how Stan was doing the last time I had seen him was two days ago I hoped everything was fine. Suddenly my phone vibrated I checked quickly and laughed what a coincidence, a text message from Stan, "What time does your shift end? I quickly responded, " In an hour." He replied, "I'll see you in a few."

I couldn't take it any more; I excused myself and went out back. I closed my eyes and let out a sigh, messaging my temples. My body only slightly relaxed, I could still feel tension here and there. Few minutes had passed a little longer and I could leave, God why couldn't the time go any faster. I started walking inside and was met with silence, hmmm. In the middle of the bar enjoying a true blood peacefully as if he didn't notice the scene he was causing was Stan. I let out a laugh, "Oh Stan" I walked towards him and gave him a small smile and said, "Good afternoon Stan, would you like another true blood?" He greeted me and nodded. I felt eyes on my figure, I was starting to become tense, just as I was about to give Stan his drink, I completely froze, and the drink in my hands was snatched away. A group of guys surrounded me. Stan let out a threatening growl. One of the guys spoke up, "Hey guys, look what we have here, a bottle of true blood." The guys glared at Stan; once again they spoke, "What you doing here devil? Preying on the innocent, looking for another victim? You should leave you disgusting piece of shit! No I don't think he should leave, weren't we looking for some entertainment, how about we roast him up."

One of them said Stan was looking furious as each word slip out of their mouth. I felt my self start to shake, fear started to creeping in edges. Some how Stan notices my discomfort and fear and that angered him more. He stood quickly making the group of guys jump back. His fangs were out, I fought with my self and walked closer to Stan he laid a protective hand on me. That was not such a good move when the groups of guy's eyes were focused on me. Their faces were morphed into disgust, "Ohhh I get it, your waiting for your whore, isn't that right. Your disgusting and your one of Gods children how could you betray him that way? You deserve to be burned like all vampires and the traitors." Another spoke up, "We can save her! Cleanse her from this beast." I looked at them and said, I don't need saving from them, and I'm not a whore your idiots." They stepped closer and Stan growled. A voice called out, "I think its time for you guys leave or be quiet and enjoy the rest of your meal. This is my establishment and I will not stand for a scene." Jerry turns to face me and asked "Are you okay?" I barely nod when he say's "Your free for the night, me and the others will handle the rest, get some rest." Stan nudges me forward; I tell him I'll be a sec.

I ran to the back and put on my black leather jacket and keys. I head towards the front to notice the group of guys was nowhere to be seen; a shudder goes through my body. I quickly head out the front quickly saying my goodbyes. Stan was there leaning slightly on my bike. His eyes were filled with concern; he smiled at me and said, Izzy are you all right? I'm sorry I brought you unwanted attention. Ignore what those blood bags

said." I shook my head at him, and replied, "Stan I… I can't stand being surrounded I can't react my mind shuts… I don't care what they say, I've heard worse."

Stan takes a step forward to hug me but halts rethinking his actions knowing how I am feeling some how. He settles with holding my hand, squeezing it in comfort.

I open the door to my house, silence meets me. You have a nice place Izzy, Stan says. I tell him thank you, I grab an apple about to eat it when he quickly says, "Izzy tell me that's not the only thing your going to eat." I smile sadly at him and say, "I can't eat large portions and my body does not allow a lot of thing." He nods in confirmation, " Well we might have to change that, find a way to change it. I need you to be healthy. I smile at his compassion someone else cares for me. My body sways a little he quickly walks to me and whispers, "Izzy I'm going to pick you up, I'm not going to do anything else, and I'm going to lay you down on your bed okay." My body tenses up at the thought. He then slowly moves is arms around me, carefully picking me up I'm about to thrash in his arms when he quickly sets me on my bed. "He tells me to breath, I find it hard to, my gaze is solely on him, he then whispers, "Please sister, breath I mean you no harm." Brother… Brother I whisper I slowly settle. I still feel weird I can't describe it. Izzy is it alright that I stay until I can no longer, It would not feel right to leave you all alone after today's event Stan said.

I nodded then a though occurred to me, and I voiced it, " Stan did you resolve that problem about your sheriff?" He shakes his head and concern and foreboding feeling wells up within me. He says, "We might have to call his child, its seems your meeting with them will come quicker then later." I nodded sadden a little due to the circumstances. I began to feel curios, "Stan what is your sheriffs name?" Godric, his name is Godric, he replies. I repeat his name and longing fills me I cherish him name my mind repeats and repeats. I am confused. What is going on? Stan looks at me and says, "Sleep Izzy, you need it."

I am awoken by the sound of my alarm; I am saddened to return to reality. Which is quite the shocker, this time my dreams were different this time, there was someone calling my name, telling me to come. I wanted to find out who it was my name for some reason when he said it felt right his voice was enthralling. But then when I was just about to see who he was, I was blinded. Fire separated us. This scared me yet I was curious.

I got up and prepared to get ready. My fingers traced the marks on my skin lightly once again, I tried with all my might to keep the memories at bay I looked at the mirror and quickly turned away, I couldn't see who I was. I was another person with an old soul. I shook my head trying to clear my thoughts. I was done with everything and rushed out the door grabbing my jacket, helmet, and keys.

I paused mid step, my body instantly freezing up, I scanned my surroundings seeing nothing, yet I still couldn't move my body would not allow it. I tried to calm my self I had to move. "Hey fang banger, alone aren't we? Hmph I think we need to cleanse you? Isn't that right boys?" There they were the group of guys from the bar. My body began to shake they were too many. I began to hyphenate. They smirked I fought with my self and said, " Leave me alone, I want nothing to do with you, I'm not causing trouble." One of them spoke up, and said, "But there's no fun in that, so your coming with us, you might be something special." He smirked at me and then reached to grab my arm, I backed away from him but collided with someone instantly arms seized me. I thrashed in their arms fighting with them. Some how I got the upper hand and pushed him off of me, I would not bend to their will, I won't get I am not her! "What the #fuck# do you want with me you #assholes# I felt anger welled up within me, then I felt immense pain, I had forgotten my medicine. Fear clouded me, they advanced on me I tried to fight but the next thing I knew thing I saw was darkness.

All I felt was pain; I was cold, "no. No .no" I whispered not again, please. Please." I could hear people talking: "Who is she? She was at some bar we went to was with some vamp Steve, she stood up for him. She's the girl that gave the others some trouble last time they were they." The man Steve replied, "Oh really she seems to innocent to be down with that type of filth." "Stan she was with that vamp who hangs out with G" This seemed to make Stan interested, I felt a heavy gaze land on me. "Hmm, well if that's true lets get some information out of, lets cleanse of the beast touch, bring her down stairs put her next to him in the silver room."