Asgard to the Ball (Part 1)….

I will attempt to wrap this story up by chapter 10. It was supposed to be a short story but just keeps growing on me. I hope you enjoy this. I had a request for Freya to be played out in the story so Oya2194 this chapter is for you! Enjoy.

I woke up suddenly as a roll of thunder seemed to split the heaven and set the entire world below to shaking. It was so loud the entire house seemed to shake on its very foundation. Eric suddenly let out a loud squeak and his body vibrated with excitement.

"Lover we need to get out of this tub and get ready for the Grand Ball. The attendants are awaiting you in your room."

I leaned forward and wiped the sleep from my eyes. No sooner had I given room Eric was out of the tub and halfway across the room before I could blink. He grabbed the blow driver zipped back to the vanity and began drying his hair all before I even had a towel wrapped around my body. I thought how he reminded me of Jason on Christmas morning rushing the entire house so he could open his gift. He looked up and smiled at me as I made my way toward my room. Sure enough there was a small army waiting for me when I walked through the door.

About an hour later my nails, hair, and makeup were all complete and as I stood with only a towel around my waist Eric came in dressed in full Viking regalia. His boots were trimmed in grey fur that came almost to his knee. He wore a pair of skin tight leather breeches and a short tunic was cinched at the waist with a wide belt held closed by an elaborate golden buckle. The bright blue tunic was embroidered with gold thread and leather that created beautiful designs. Toping it all off was a grey fur and wool cloak held by a gold broach with the same design as his tunic. His long blonde hair was in several braids and pulled back off his face to trail down his back. On his waist hung a huge sword with the largest sapphire I had ever seen at the end of the hilt and upon his arm was a large wooden shield. It was painted half blue and half gold. The center of the shield there was a metal type ball with a Viking ship carved into the metal. I had never seen Eric more handsome than at that moment, he had literally taken my breath away and he knew it.

"Lover I hope you do not mind but Asgard has arrived to the grand ball and all attending will be in the customary Viking dress tonight because this ball is in honor of Odin, Thor, and Freya. I had an outfit made for you in the colors of my family. I know we are not married but you are mine and I would have all attending know it from the moment you walked in."

I beamed from ear to ear and could not help but think of how beautiful he looked and how much I wanted him un-lace his trousers and take me right then and there. I reigned in my emotions and told him I would be honored to wear his colors. Two manikins were rolled into the room with clothing fit for a queen and the jewelry to match it. I immediately had a fascination with the one that had a gold corset with the designs that matched Eric's tunic. He knew it and smiled kissed me on the forehead and walked out of the room. The ladies began to help me into my dress. They started with my boots that were fashioned very similar to Eric's. The leather was soft and the boots were warm. Then they pulled on a silky undercoat that was sheer. It was cut very low in the front and exposed every inch of cleavage I had to offer. The undercoat was tied at the shoulders and had long flowing blue ribbons that hang down to my finger tips. The next layer was floor length satin skirt that flowed like soft ripples upon the beach as the tide pulled back into the ocean. The skirt was embroidered with golden thread in the same elaborate design as the corset. The ladies then moved forward and placed the corset upon my body and cinched it so tight I did not thing I would be able to breathe at all for the rest of the night. Once set however it was strangely comfortable. They braided blue and gold ribbons into my hair and finished off the look with gold serpentine armbands and a gold belt with a large teardrop sapphire that hung at mid-thigh. I noticed the sapphire met the thigh at the same place the slit up the skirts stopped. A large diamond and sapphire necklace was placed around my neck and the teardrop sapphire played flirtatiously with my cleavage. I stepped into the bedroom and looked at myself in the full length mirror and could not believe my eyes. I noticed the gold belt held a small dagger.

I made my way to the living room and found Eric standing by the window staring out at the night. It was snowing now and the entire beach seemed to glisten in the moonlight. The room felt alive with excitement. He turned and the moment he saw me his eyes filled with tears. He quickly closed the distance between he and I and pulled me in for a long passionate kiss. When he pulled back he looked into my eyes and said something that I could not understand. Then he smiled liked a child and said, "Even Freya will want to take you with her tonight. Lover you are the vision of a true Viking Shield Maiden. I am honored you are at my side."

"Well shall we make our way to the ball my Lord?" I smiled and playfully gave a little curtsy.

We made our way out of the house and walked the snow covered beach to the base of the mountains were two solid black steeds awaited us. Eric helped me into the side saddle as he gave me a fast run down of how to perform side saddle riding and then he mounted his steed beside mine. It was a stark contrast the black of the steeds against the white of the snow. The moonlight made the gold dance and come alive that was embroidered into the royal blue cloth of the cloths. If ever there was a picture I would want of us this was the one to hang above the mantel. The steeds trotted up the hill and before we knew it we were at the entrance to the grand hall. Lighting streaked across the sky and another loud crack of thunder rumbled in the distance. "The thunder snow is a good omen a sort of blessing from Thor my lover." Eric exclaimed as he helped me out of the saddle.

We walked into the foyer and Eric walked up to two huge double wooden doors and pushed them open and the inside of the ball room was now a grand hall with a large fire burning in the middle. Drummers were beating out a tune and the goddesses and gods were drinking, dancing, and fighting. The music stopped as Odin stood from the throne at the other end of the hall. Two ravens flew around him and his cloak was as grey as a late night fog rolling across the bayou. He was adorned with jewelry and on either side of him stood two of the most beautiful deities I had ever seen. It was a sharp contrast to the Lord Odin whom had given one of his eyes for wisdom. Yet his wisdom and steadiness had its own allure to it.

"Welcome Eric Northman and Sookie Stackhouse Northman to my evening of festivities in honor of Freya Goddess of Love and Thor God of Thunder. Eat, Drink, and Fight in their honor! Enter and be welcome."

I stood there with the three deities staring at us. Each dressed in the same customary clothing as Eric and I wore. I felt alive, beautiful, and honored to no end. The music resumed and Eric offered me his arm and we made our way further into the room.

Eric was quickly greeted by Thor who stormed across the room to get to his side. They embraced like old friends who had not seen each other in a very long time. I was blown away to see Eric Northman hug anyone. Let alone to see a GOD, the second most powerful Norse god hug him. Then just as Eric was about to introduce me Thor turned his full attention on me.

"So you are the famous pain in the arse, Sookie." Thor said, "Seeing you this close only adds to your beauty my dear. I must say Eric she would be a pain the arse worth having."

I wanted to bury my head in the sand and snow. Thor had just referred to me as a pain the ass. Was I really that bad? Then he winked at me and gave that same devilish smile Eric had and I knew his was poking fun at me. I relaxed a little and loosened my grip on Eric's arm.

He then returned his attention to Eric, "Cousin you must be proud to have found such an outstanding woman. A warrior princess she is indeed."

Whoa hold the damn phone did Thor just call Eric cousin? The look of shock must have been apparent on my face because Thor laughed and Eric quickly attempted to change the subject and maneuver us toward Freya.

"Excuse us but we must make our way over to greet our gracious hostess this evening. I will talk with you later Thor." Eric voice rumbled with a growl that seemed almost a warning.

"Great I have been itching for a work out and your "talks" are always the best cousin."

With that Thor spun on his heal and walked towards what I could only guess was Cerridwen. The flowers in her hair, age of her appearance, and reading poetry to those around her gave her away. Eric and I made our way towards the Goddess Freya and I felt alive with desire for love, sex, and battle. Being in her presence sent all my emotions into high gear and my uterus contracted causing unbearable pain to shudder through my entire body. Just then a wave of heat blasted me in the face and the room went black….

To be continued….. I promise you a surprise the pain she felt was actually a gift that will be explained as soon as our demigoddess Sookie wakes up…. They will still be at the ball with Sookie asleep for about 15 min but those 15 minutes will change Eric and Sookie's lives forever…..stay tuned and I hope you enjoyed this chapter (forgive the typo's as I do not have a beta and I wanted to get this out to you before I started my weekend of bartending till 3 am….