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I couldn't help but keep staring at the doorway in shock. I had just lost my cool, allowing both Godric and Gabe to see something they shouldn't have. Then, I'm left with thinking of a way to get out of possible danger from a possibly threatened vampire. When out of nowhere, Gabe decides to, finally, make his escape after trying to 'hurt' me and causing said vampire to catch me in his arms followed by practically having a staring contest with me who knows how long. And then he just leaves? Really?
Ugh, men. I swear. Vampire or not, they're all the same. Weird.
It couldn't have been more than two minutes, five tops, when some type of alarm went off. I automatically covered my ears with my hands. Remember me saying my sight was abnormally better? Ya, well, so is my hearing. Actually, pretty much all of my senses were better than your average person. Way better. And right now it only served to make the unexpected sound ring almost painfully in my eardrums.
After about a good thirty seconds of getting used to the noise, I was able to pull my hands away only to hear what sounded like a 'whoosh' of air and look to the door. Standing there, with a slight look of relief, was Godric.
This can't be good.
"I thought you had left." he stated.
I should have. I mentally hit myself.
Before I could blink he was standing no more than three feet from me.
"It is time for us to leave. Come." he said.
I didn't answer him at all, just look at him.
"I said come." he repeated taking a step closer.
I flinched away and took a step back. He quickly noticed this and stepped back to where he was. He gave me a soft, understanding look and stretched out his hand.
"I will not hurt you, Arella. It is time to leave. Please, come with me?" he said with a gentle smile.
I just stood there and looked at his outstretched hand cautiously. I might not know many vampires but I definitely knew they didn't actually stretched out their hand for others to take all willy-nilly. I knew that if I ignorantly started to trust a vampire it was going to end up coming back to bite me. No pun intended. But I also couldn't just stay here. Even for a bunch of humans, everybody in this church was completely crazy! Then again, he does kind of like me. He could have killed me after what he saw and he didn't. So, at least for right now, he was my best bet.
Slowly, I nodded and stretched my hand out and placed it in his, never taking my eyes off of him.
"Come." he said with a small smile and tugging on my hand.
We made our way out of the room, up the stairs, and to the hallway. Now which way? There was both right and left ways to go that both extended quite a bit. Just then we both turned our heads to the left as the noise hit us.
It sounded like doors being thrown open and a lot of people walking in due to all the heavy steps being heard. Followed by a 'Save yourselves! Nobody has to die!'
We made our way in that direction until the hallway split into two again. We went up towards the light that was probably coming in from whatever room the commotion was coming from. I was careful to not make any noise at all. Placing my feet lightly yet firmly in all the right spots to avoid the wood floors from creaking or my steps, in general, from making any noise at all. I guess I must have surprised Godric a bit with my stealthy advance since I caught him glancing at my feet a couple times and smiling as we half ran there.
As we turned the corner I could tell I was right. The sounds were obviously coming from here, with all the people and such. However, I wasn't expecting to see what I did.
There were at least 25 people armed with a bunch of chains and wooden stakes. A blond girl in a dress was being held onto tightly by two of the guys there. And then there's what they were all staring at. A vampire was being held down to some type of alter by a bunch of silver chains.
I could tell Godric knew him as I spied him a glance. He was staring at him with a bit of a pained expression. The kind you would see on somebody who cares about you but doesn't know how to help and it just hurts them knowing it.
Screw what people thought about vampires and evil. This was just cruel. I could tell this was hurting him just by look on his face. His fangs were out probably as a reaction to the pain. I didn't even need to listen to the small sizzling noise to tell it was literally burning into his flesh. Vampire or not, nobody deserved to be tortured like that.
"Poor guy. Vampire or not, torturing him like that is just wrong." I whispered, barely even audible, to myself.
Godric heard me though. He heard and looked at me like he was trying to figure me out. I really couldn't blame him though. I mean, its not like he actually hears somebody sympathizing for vampires everyday, right? And especially when they're being hurt.
We both turned back to the scene before us, though, when we heard somebody speak up.
"I-I offer myself in exchange for Godric's freedom… and the girls." said the vampire in a pain filled voice.
"That's noble of you," started the reverend. "But she hardly deserves mercy. Maybe we should tie her to you so who can meet the sun together." he said the last part tauntingly at the vampire causing him to growl a bit.
I glanced at Godric when I noticed he seemed to tense up a little after hearing that. If looks could kill, Steve would probably be melting right now. He had narrowed his eyes and was now glaring at him like crazy after his threat.
"Yes. This marshmallow will roast up nicely." he said again as he walked over to the blond, seizing her up.
I WAS right. These people ARE crazy!
I turned around when I noticed Godric had turned and was facing me.
"Stay." he told me while, hesitantly, placing a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
I stared at my shoulder and his hand curiously for a second. This vampire sure was different from what I thought they would be like. He's different. But like I said earlier, he was my best bet right now and I wasn't going to make things harder than they already are. I looked up at him with a small reassuring smile and nodded. And then, he was gone.
I couldn't help but wonder where he'd gone off to but it didn't last long as the doors were thrown open and a brown haired vampire came running in.
"Sookie!" He yelled only to cause the crazy reverend to pull out a gun out of nowhere and aim it at her forehead.
"One more step vampire, and the girl dies." he threatened him.
"You hurt her and everybody here will die." countered the vampire.
"Soldiers, some silver chains for our friend here." he said to one of the 'tough' looking armed guys.
"Don't! He's done nothing to you!" started to protest the blond.
"Sookie, I will be fine." the vampire tried to assure her.
"Honestly, what do they see in you?" he mused looking back at the girl.
As this all went on, I couldn't help getting lost in thought again.
Who the hell are these people? I mean, I still don't really know who the reverend guy is or what's going on, but he IS crazy. I can kinda make sense of the 'armed soldiers' and the vampire being held down. Sure it was completely random, but you could tell it kinda went together. But who the hell is that girl and that other vampire. And why do I have this weird feeling telling me that the reverend guy seems familiar? Can this get any weirder?
I really probably shouldn't have thought that. As soon as I did, we all heard somebody yell out. The voice came from a guy holding a gun at the ready by one of the openings slightly higher along the wall.
"Let her go, fuckwad!" he yelled at the reverend still pointing the gun at the girl before firing.
He let out an angry hiss as he was hit in the hand by a green splotch and dropped the gun. It was a paintball. I really wasn't expecting that. Then again, I wasn't expecting any of this. He shot him again, this time right between the eyes. I swear, if it weren't for the fact that I'd give myself away, I would have been laughing my ass off at the expression on his face.
Apparently, the blond took that distraction to get out of the guys grasps and quickly make her way over to the silver bound vampire on the alter.
I made a look of disgust as I noticed bits of melted and burned flesh that were actually coming off along with the chains.
Eww. No wonder he was in pain.
By the time the reverend had even noticed this, the vampire had already sat up and dashed over, tightly holding him by the neck before slamming him down against the steps.
Just then, some loud noise came from behind the front doors. Not a second later, they were trust open only to have a bunch of vampires pile into the room. And not just from the front doors, but from the two hallways off to the sides as well.
"You expect us to sit on our thumbs while you pick us off? We'll kill ya first… same way we did your father." said some vampire who was clearly way to into the whole cowboy thing.
"Oh god." I heard Sookie, I think her name was, whisper as she clung closer to that brown haired vamp.
Father? Who… wait! Are they talking about that one couple and child that supposedly got killed by vampires? This has got to be his son. What's his name again? Steve Newman, Newin, Newlin! Steve Newlin. This is starting to make so much more sense now.
"Murderer!" Steve said, struggling against the vampire's firm grasp.
Yup, that's Steve all right. No wonder he looked familiar.
"Kill them. All of them." the cowboy looking vampire spoke up again.
Before anybody could even respond, all the vampires rushed forward, grabbing people causing them to scream, ready to strike. I was so thankful for making sure to keep myself calm throughout all of this. No doubt one of those vampires would have noticed me if I was freaking out. That didn't mean everybody else was safe. It was going to turn into a blood bath any second if somebody didn't do something.
"Enough!"
Everybody, me included, turned our heads to look at the balcony to find Godric standing there.
"You came for me, I assume."
Every one of them seemed to start to loosen their hold on the people and back away from their necks except for one.
"Underling?" he directed at the cowboy.
"Yes, Sheriff." he mumbled out annoyed.
Sheriff? What did that mean? Maybe it some kind of position of power amongst them?
"These people have not harmed me. You see we can coexist. Mr. Newlin, I do not wish to create bloodshed when none is called for. Help me set an example. If we leave you in peace, will you do the same?"
"I will not negotiate with subhumans," replied Steve.
I couldn't help smirk at his comment and smile to myself.
Hahaha. Subhumans? Since when were humans ABOVE vampires? Last time I checked, vampires hunted THEM not the other way around. This guy is WAY too full of himself.
"Kill me. Do it. Jesus will protect me." he spoke up again trying to get a reaction from the blonde vampire still next to him.
"I am actually older than your Jesus. I wish I could have known him, but I missed it." he said with a small look of amusement as a few gasps were heard amongst the humans.
I cocked both eyebrows up in surprise before he disappeared and I felt a breeze flow past me right before people gasped as he was in front of everybody while holding Steve by the neck.
"Good people, who of you is willing to die for this man's madness?" When nobody even tried to speak up, he continued. "That's what I thought. Stand down everyone. People, go home, it's over now."
Quickly, all the people started to make their way out of the church, avoiding all the vampires. And still, Steve actually tried pleading with them to stay. That's just sad.
"I dare say I faith in human kind is stronger than yours." Godric practically spat at him with a look of disgust.
I couldn't help cover my mouth as a laugh threatened to escape as I looked at Steve's face. A small giggle did make it out though, and Godric turned to look at me before softly waving me over. I hesitated a second until he stretched his arm out to me slightly. I cautiously made my way over, aware that both blond and brown haired vampires and the girl were now looking at me curiously, and stopped about two feet from him.
"Godric, who is this?" the blond vampire said, as he looked me over.
"Later, Eric."
So his name was Eric. Well, Eric was damn tall. He kept staring at me like I was his snack until I raised an eyebrow at him, causing him to smirk a bit.
"Let us all go now."
And with that, Godric placed his hand on the small of my back and lead us out of the church.
Apparently, some of the vampires had actually brought a car here. I know, it shocked me too. Not that I minded, but you would think that with all of them being pissed off they would have just skipped over that detail.
We ended up getting into a black Mercedes. Eric was driving, the brown hair vampire I still didn't have a name for was riding shotgun, and I was sandwiched in between Godric and the Sookie girl in the backseat.
It was honestly one of the most awkward car rides I have ever had to go through. The entire way, to wherever we're going, was completely quiet, not that I minded. The awkward part was that Eric kept shooting me calculating glances through the rearview mirror, the other vampire didn't even pretend to blink, heck he didn't even blink at all. Sookie kept staring at me with a very, almost too happy smile that started to creep me out after about five minutes, while Godric would look at me every now and again and just give me a small smile as if nothing was or had just happened.
What the hell is wrong with these people? It's not just me, right?
After about twenty minutes of awkward silence, we finally started to slow down. I looked out the window, when the car stopped, to look at where we where. It was a very nice modern looking house actually. It had a nice cut, big green lawn, and big open windows stretching an entire side, even a gate. It looked almost relaxing, quiet.
Everybody started to get out and I opted for exiting out of Godric's side. Seriously, that girl had not stopped with that freaky smile of hers. Maybe she'd stop if I weren't so close to her.
Before I knew it, Godric's hand was on the small of my back again as he gently lead me towards the front door. Not that I had much of a choice though, but I was smart enough not to try something stupid like running away.
As soon as we made it to the door, it was practically ripped open to reveal a beautiful looking Spanish woman.
"Godric." she said with a small bow. "I am so relived to know you are back."
It was obvious that she was also a vampire. The emotion in her voice, however, was almost staggering. She really must have been worried about him, even if just in a friendly kind of way.
"Thank you, Isabel." he replied politely.
She actually noticed me then and looked me over slightly.
"Who is this?" she asked with genuine curiosity.
"This is Arella." he said giving me a small warm smile before turning back to Isabel. " I wonder, would you happen to have a change of clothes that you will permit her to use?"
"Well of course, Godric." she answered smiling and turned to me. "We'll get you out of those dirty close in just a moment." she gave me a quick smile before turning and going somewhere.
"Please, this way." Godric said extending his hand down the hallway on the left.
I followed him until the end of the hallway and stopped as he opened up the door on the right. It was a bedroom. And a nice looking bedroom at that. The walls where all an off white color, making the room seem very bright and spacious. There was a large king size looking bed in the middle of the room with a dark, yet comfy looking headboard. It had nice dark grey and blue pillows and comforter. There was a dresser and desk along the walls, the same color as the bed's platform and headboard. It reminded me of African Blackwood. There was also a bookcase filled with books and even some small little trinkets of to the side.
"The bathroom is through that door." he said and I noticed him pointing towards a door by the other side of the room. "You are more than welcome to shower and clean yourself up in here."
"Umm. Thank you. That's all very kind of you but won't somebody be mad if they find me in their room?" I asked still trying to take things in carefully.
"Of course not."
"Really?" I shot him a doubtful look.
"It is my room. And I do not mind in the least." he assured me.
Well that's a little bit of a shocker. I'm actually in his room. I guessed it did make sense though. The room did look like something he would prefer.
"Oh, well, thank you, Godric."
"It is the least I can do." he said giving me another one of his small smiles and turing to leave. "I will leave you to yourself."
Just before he closed the door, however, he stopped at looked back over his shoulder. "I will see to it that Isabel has things ready for you when you are done." and with that, he closed the door, leaving me all alone.
Great. I'm in a strange room, in a strange house, with several strange vampires, in a strange part of town, after being in a strange situation at a church. Yup. My life has officially gone completely random.
"Oh well." I mumbled to myself as I made my way over to where Godric said the bathroom was.
I was still cautious about all of this, but what exactly could I really do at the moment? Being around a bunch of vampires, my life could have ended even at the hands of Godric by now, but it hadn't. And I was still filthy. I might as well take advantage of the moment while it lasted.
I walked into a bathroom all right, although it definitely had to be one of the cleanest and nicest bathrooms I'd ever been in. I guess it probably had to do with them not actually needing to use one.
Everything matched perfectly, from the shiny tile under my feet to the counters, frames, small cabinets, and even the towels. They were all either a soft grey, beige, or another off white shade.
I finished walking in, closed the door, and locked it behind me. I know it was kind of redundant. A simple locked door wouldn't exactly keep them out if they really wanted in, with their strength and all, but the simple habit of doing so comforted me a bit.
I went over to the shower and turned it on. It looked like it was big enough for about 4 other people to fit, and comfortably at that. I stripped out of my clothes and couldn't help but chuckle as I looked at them. They were all dirty, slightly mud splattered, and even a bit ripped in some places. No wonder everybody was looking at me like that.
I folded them, placing them atop the toilet seat, and stepped into the spraying water. Now this felt amazing. You'd be amazed at what a simple shower could do to you after 2 dreadful days of fun, walking, sleeping on the floor, and being manhandled like a rag-doll. It did you wonders.
After about a good 15 min, I was all done and stepped out of the shower. I quickly grabbed one of the white fluffy towels and rapped it around my body when I heard a knock on the door.
"Arella?"
That voice sounds familiar. Isabel?
"It is I, Isabel. If you are finished, you are more than welcome to come into the bedroom. I have brought a few different changes for you to choose from."
Well I guess this is it. I can't hide in here anyways.
With that in mind, I gathered my dirtied clothes, reached for the doorknob, and opened it, ready to face whatever it was that awaited on the other side.
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A/N: Just in case you all wanted to know, I actually looked up bedrooms and bathrooms before I could decide on Godric's stuff. I changed a couple of the colors around but oh well…sue me. Here they are in case you wanted to have a look.
Godric's bedroom: http:/ www. interiorarcade. com/ images-pictures /2009/10/ contemporary –italian- bedroom- designs .jpg
Bathroom: http:/ hgtv. sndimg. com/ HGTV/ 2008/ 04/ 02/ rms-hbj185- neutral- bathroom_ lg. jpg
p.s. Just don't forget to take out all the spaces.
