AN:/ Hey guys, Chapter Nine. Hoping to get them to Rhodes at some point during this chapter, and I once again apologise for the shorter chapter 8, but I wanted this stuff to be separate. Also, it may seem as though Godric is taking a back seat slightly, but don't worry, he is just more of an observing character, but will be more active soon. Love you guys for all your reviews and feel free to criticize as much as you like. Enjoy,
Meganiona.
EPOV
After our mate had drifted to sleep, we begrudgingly left her for the day and went to my home. Before I went to ground with Godric, I made a call to my day man, Bobby, to pick us up in Pam's minivan in two days from Sookie's address. He accepted and I held the vampire that I had once called my maker, but who was now my equal, in my arms as the sun took us away from out Freyja for the day.
FPOV
When I awoke, I was alone. I checked the bond to find my vampires safe, well, and sleeping in Shreveport. I lay there for a few moments reminiscing about the night before. The storm had gone completely and I was ready to face the long day ahead without my mates.
I got up and showered quickly. Stood in my closet, I decided to wear something casual as I would be changing quite often. I wore slim white jeans and a green and black corset. (AN:/ see profile).
I had my hair pinned up from the front and curling gently down to the bottom of my back. I sighed as I had to wear shoes and chose some dark green heels to match the top. I wore light green, sparkly eye shadow, black mascara, and clear lip gloss. I checked my senses and found Sookie, an unfamiliar female and Lafayette in the kitchen.
I made my way into the kitchen where a steaming cup of coffee was waiting for me and all heads turned my way. Sookie introduced me, ''Tara, Lafayette, this is my cousin from Sweden, Freyja Black.'' I smiled at them and Tara looked astonished but smiled back. Lafayette, however, was more forward. He strutted up to me and pulled me into a bear hug before saying, ''you're the new waitress at Merlotte's, huh? Girl, you even hotter close up.'' I giggled and he said, ''Damn you girls could turn me strait.'' We all laughed at that.
I sat down at the table with the others and we all sipped our coffee before I broke the silence, ''So, Sookie, we should go shopping today for Rhodes. Is that okay with you?'' I asked her.
She thought for a moment before nodding, ''sure.'' Tara looked more confused and said, ''Rhodes? Why y'all going to Rhodes?''
Sookie answered, ''Vampires.'' Tara got angry pretty quickly and started raving about how even now that bill was gone, vampires were wrecking her life. I giggled quite enough that only Lafayette heard, and he winked at me. ''Ladies,'' he interrupted them, ''I thought we were gunna go shopping?'' That shut them up.
In the end, Tara decided that she wanted no part in this and went back to Lafayette's in his car; and soon the three of us were on the road to Monroe. During the drive there, I hoped there would be no trouble, especially in front of Lafayette. Sirens are like magnets for danger after they have mated, like some kind of sick joke fate decides to play. And my mates weren't going to be around for hours yet, though we had not yet tested their ability to day walk when I needed them. The one other siren that had tested this with her undead mate had found this out by accident. She had been kidnapped by a man one night and her power was drained from the blue moon- the time of the year that Sirens are at their weakest; the time my mother had been killed- and not long after dawn the vampire felt her anguish and raced out into the sun to save her. It wasn't until he had freed her that he realised that he was unharmed by the sun's rays. To this day, no one knows how it happened or if it would work with other bound vampires; but I hoped it would.
By the time I had pulled up outside the mall in Monroe that Sookie had directed me to, I was excited for the shopping. We entered the mall and spent the next three hours shopping for all occasions. By the time we stopped for food in the food court I had bought: several cocktail dresses and two ball gowns, an infinite amount of lacy underwear and sexy lingerie, some casual but smart clothes and 9 pairs of shoes; five of which were heals. Sookie had bought things similar to mine but less expensive- though she had not needed to worry about money. We had bought some jewellery too, but I hadn't got much as I had plenty at home and didn't wear it much anyway; I just chose a few pieces to go with the gowns and a couple of the cocktail dresses. By the end of the trip the three of us were starving and exhausted so we left our bags in the now over-packed car and headed back inside to the food court, which is where we sat now. Whilst Lafayette went to buy the food, I thought about the things that had been the best I had bought-and the most expensive-, the fur shawl and fur coat. (AN:/ see profile please) I saw them and instantly adored them. The coat was very 1950's high class, and the shawl was a white fur, long sleeved one. I loved them- and Eric and Godric would too, my stomached tightened at the thought. I missed them very much.
After we had all talked and ate, we piled back into the car and headed back to bon temps. About half of the way back, I noticed that the car behind us was following us very closely and sent out my senses to find that they were all male were's. Great, I thought.
I pushed into Sookie's mind and told her what I had found; she told me to just ignore it for now until we were home. I nodded. We dropped Lafayette at home and went back to Sookie's, the were's still following us. When we turned onto her drive, they stopped. I checked my senses and found that they were climbing out and changing, following us in the woods. I opened up the connection between Sookie and I, and told her this. I was a little worried; there were 5 of them and the sun wouldn't rise for about a half hour.
We pulled up at Sookie's and I used my speed to run the bags inside. They were several yards away in the woods, waiting for us to come out alone. ''Go and change Sookie, it is time to put your training to use.'' She looked nervous, but determined and went to do as I had said. I changed too, into an outfit similar to what I had trained in before and had my hair the same as it had been. I wore the same make up but transformed completely; tattoos, fangs, eyes, and all. I made sure that I had my two best daggers in hand before I left.
I went to meet Sookie in the kitchen. The Weres were still where they had been before and Sookie and I made our way out to the garden. We stood in the middle of the garden and I conjured all the power I had, ready to fight fiercely. I darkened the skies with a storm and crouched slightly. My power buzzed in the air around me and I relished in it.
The Weres were much more apprehensive then they had been but still made their way out to meet us. They walked in front of us with one wolf in front and two wolves on either side of him. This must be the pack master. I passed both the daggers to Sookie, hoping she would know how to use them. She took them with a nod.
The leader transformed into a man in his early forties and raised his hands in surrender, a sick smile playing around his lips. ''There's no need for weapons, my dear. Just come with us, you will be my mate.'' He said in a sly voice. I felt sick.
I sneered, ''and what makes you think I am not already mated, or would even consider allowing you to be my mate? You obviously know that I killed your last wolves, yes? So why would you come yourself with less wolves than there were last time. A little overly confident, aren't you?'' that wiped the smug smirk from his face and he scowled at me.
''Just come with us, bitch. Or this could end badly for you and your little cousin here.'' He gestured to Sookie and my anger intensified.
It was then that I felt a stirring through my bond. My mates had awakened. I sent calm through the bond so that they didn't try anything stupid. The sun hadn't set yet.
They accepted the calm and came into my mind; I let them in. Just a little problem at Sookie's place, loves. Don't worry, I will deal with it. I told them.
They seemed to settle down and it was Godric who replied first, what is the problem? He asked. 5 wolves, one is the pack master. I will leave him alive and end the others. I told him
Eric replied this time. Be careful. What does he want anyway? He asked. I cringed at that and they noticed. He wants me to mate him. They growled in my mind and I grimaced. Ouch guys, headache coming on. I will tell you all later, stay in my mind and I will show you what is going on. They both agreed and retreated to the back of my mind. I sent them everything that I saw and felt.
As I had been speaking with my mates, the four other wolves had begun to surround us and the pack master still watched me with a sick smile on his face. I let my power electrify the air around us. I sent my influence into the pack master's mind and knocked him unconscious, still in his human form. The other wolves began to back off, seeing their master was out cold. Like I would let that happen. I was full-blown siren now, and I couldn't stop myself killing them, even if I wanted to.
My mates growled in approval as my siren side took over completely. This could get messy, I warned. They still approved, so I let go on the small hold I had had over myself, and saw red as if the red irises were blocking my sight.
The wind blew around us and I pushed into Sookie's mind, back off cousin. She hesitated but conceded after a few moments deliberation.
The wolves were backing off towards the trees now, their eyes never leaving me. My hand shot up and vines broke form the trees and wrapped around the front paws of one wolf, pulling them to the side and soon ripping him in half. Wind rushed around the three remaining wolves and forced them closer to me. I pushed into one of their minds and saw myself. My mates saw the image too and purred at the beauty of it. I looked more deadly than I could ever remember looking.
I pushed further and further into the unwilling mind and took over. I pushed thoughts of killing and rage into his mind and directed it to another wolf who was desperately trying to get away, unable to get through the barrier of wind. Thunder sounded as the wolf lunged for the other one and I rushed at the last conscious wolf as the others wounded each other under my influence.
This wolf was the biggest of the lot, and I had saved him for last. Eric growled as the wolf lunged towards me and I mentally shushed him. I dodged the first attack from the wolf and rolled across the ground, springing back up tilting my head in invitation to the wolf. The other wolves were dead or dying now, it was just me and him. He howled and went for my throat. Before he could get there, I thrust my arm into his chest, wrapped my fist around his still beating heart, and ripped it from his torso. A gurgled cry was heard as his lifeless form thudded against the grass and, hearing that, my more human self came back into focus. I pushed my siren instincts away and let the storm in the air back down. The vines and wind receded until nothing but the dead bodies littering the garden looked amiss.
The sun had set as I was fighting and my mates were on their way. That was magnificent my dear one, Godric said. I acknowledged his praise weakly. I felt great from the kills, but at the same time I felt even more inhuman that usual. I felt evil in a way; but what bothered me most was that I didn't care at all. I shrugged the feelings away and smiled at the satisfaction I felt. The dead heart was still in my hand and I dropped it onto the grass.
Sookie was stood on the edge of the lawn, near to the porch and I motioned for her to go inside. She paid me no heed and instead launched herself at me. She was circling me and hastily checking every part of me for injury. There was only one small gash on my thigh and I didn't bother to use more energy healing it, my mates could do that.
As if on cue, breezes blew at my sides and I was held in two pairs of arms. This felt good; this felt right. I purred at the feel of my mates. They were perfect for me and I felt happy and alive in their arms. When I was away from hem, I felt weak and broken, like I only had part of my soul with me. I guess that I did. They pulled away and checked me over, much the same way Sookie had. I chuckled and told them mentally that my only cut was on my thigh. Godric paced his hand over it and watched it heal as Eric put the bodies into a pile. I concentrated on the pile of bodies and they burst into flames.
Sookie spoke then, ''what should we do with the leader?'' She asked worriedly. Godric answered, his voice was cold and grave, ''he attempted to harm our mate and take her. He must die.'' He said. Eric nodded. Sookie got pissed, ''It is one thing killing them in a fight but murdering him? No! I won't let this happen.''
Eric snorted and Godric remained silent. I sighed, ''okay, then what would you have us do?'' I asked. If it gave her peace of mind, I would do it. She had been through a lot and I was afraid she would lose herself. My mates weren't happy with this but they would hopefully concede if it made me feel better. I was too spoiled by the two of them and snuggled closer into them. The fire I had set on the bodies had turned them to nothing but ash by now and so I took out the flames and used the air to blow the remains away.
Sookie deliberated for a moment and said, ''Why don't we let the vampire magister decide?'' I shivered in disgust at that. I had only met the American magister once before, but he was a creep, for sure.
''But he is such a creep'' I complained, they all chuckled at that and I thought of something else. ''what if... we could make him forget this whole thing ever happened?'' my voice was sly and they laughed at me. They all agreed to the plan and we went over to the body of the unconscious were. I pushed my influence back into him and he sprung up glaring daggers at the three of us. Eric had him by the throat at once. I looked into his eyes; into his soul. ''You do not remember this day, you do not remember me, nor do your know who Sookie Stackhouse is. A great deal of your wolves died in a fight with another pack but the matter was resolved and you will leave this land with no memory of it. Is this understood?'' he nodded, his eyes glazed over. ''Go.'' I commanded and he transformed and took off into the woods.
Later that night we all lay in my room on my queen sized bed; Sookie included. I was wearing blue pyjamas with butterflies on and for once I looked my physical age; with my hair in two plaits and no makeup. Sookie was wearing similar, in pink, and Godric and Eric were both wearing tracksuit bottoms and t-shirts. Sookie and I were sat at the top of the bed. I was on my stomach with my head on my hands and Sookie was sat cross legged beside me, painting my toe nails. My mates were sat across from us; Eric lounging with his legs off the bed and Godric with his legs crossed. We looked a sight, I was sure. I was happy here. This was where I was meant to be; with the people I loved.
''Okay, they are done.'' Sookie announced and I smiled at her in thanks. I looked at the pretty pink colour that she had painted them and grinned at the simplistic beauty of it. ''Thanks, Sookie'' I said.
She smiled and said, ''you do realise that we look like teenage girls right now, right?'' she asked. I snorted and said, ''Physically, I am a teenage girl, Sookie.'' I laughed at her annoyed face.
She huffed and used her foot to shove me off of the bed and I landed on my butt with a small thud. Godric and Eric and stopped talking to watch us after my nails were done and saw me hit the floor. They looked torn between picking me up and holding me, and laughing along with me. Sookie just looked shocked at what she had done. I stayed silent and looked at her, an amused smile twitching the corner of my lips. She spluttered several apologies and I waited patiently for her to stop before laughing hysterically. My mates were astonished before they joined in and Sookie just sat there, gaping like a fish.
After I had calmed down, I got up and sat between my mates, laying my head on Eric's chest. I pouted at Sookie and said in my cutest voice, ''Not sitting with you now.'' She pouted back and huffed, crossing her arms and laying back into the headboard. I giggled and so did Godric, to my surprise. I kissed Godric softly on the cheek. ''I missed you both today.'' I stated. They nodded and looked to me, ''as we missed you, Min Kara'' Eric answered.
''What sis the two of you do today, while we were gone?'' that reminded me! I sprung up and ran into the closet, pulling out dozens of bags in my wake. ''We went shopping!'' I laughed. They laughed too and Sookie just watched us, amused.
I thought for a moment. ''you know... we should probably pack now.'' Sookie nodded, ''Yeah, okay. See you guys.'' Godric and Eric said goodnight to Sookie and I got my new leopard print suitcases out of the closet. I opened them and started folding things into them. I left the gowns in their dress bags and would carry them on separately. When I got to the fur shawl I rubbed it against my cheek affectionately before placing it gently into the smallest case, along with my lingerie and undergarments. I heard two soft groans from the bed at one of the red corsets and jumped slightly, forgetting they were watching. I blushed and grinned slyly before zipping up the suitcase. ''You guys will have to wait until we get there to see the clothes'' Eric pouted at this and I giggled.
Most other supernaturals wondered why sirens bought real clothes instead of using magic every time. Well the answer was that it was just too tiring. Fabricating clothing took a lot of power and we only ever really did so in emergencies. Plus, the majority of us loved shopping!
Suddenly, I yawned. It was almost dawn already! That was too bad; I was hoping to make love with my mates tonight. I guess it would just have to wait. Godric zoomed behind me and wrapped his arms around me, ''Min ängel, you are tired.'' He stated. I nodded weakly and he carried me to bed and slipped in the covers with me still in his arms I pulled Eric behind me and grabbed the fur at the bottom of the bed, wrapping it around us. Then I finally fell asleep, content.
FPOV
I woke the new day feeling somewhat light, but apprehensive about the days ahead. Maybe Rhodes wouldn't be such a good idea. But it didn't have a choice; it was a vampire summit- vampire had to go; and I had to be with my vampires.
The cold bodies wrapped around me were still; dead for all intents and purposes. After some work, I finally managed to pull myself from their embrace and checked the time on my cell. 11.23. Damn! Eric's day man, Bobby, would be here in less than forty minutes. I checked the house for Sookie and found her sleepily getting ready in her room.
I rushed into the bathroom, grabbing a fresh towel along the way. The shower was quick but relatively satisfying. As I dried, I thought of my mates. It was strange; even though they were dead for the day, I didn't feel alone like I had when they were dead in Shreveport the day before. Maybe we were a whole as long as we were together. I mean they were just sleeping, right? I nodded; it made sense.
Standing nude in my closet, I decided to wear comfortable but attractive clothes considering I would be on a plane for several hours later on. I chose a gold, cotton mini-dress and paired it with black flats. I wore my hair in loose blonde curls down to my waist and pushed it back from my face with a black headband. I wore no makeup but a clear lip gloss and covered my glowing emerald eyes with a pair of gold-rimmed shades.
I checked the time again. We had about 10 minutes before he would be here. I ran down the stairs to where Sookie was waiting in the kitchen, a cup of coffee in her hands. I poured myself a coffee and leaned against the table, pouring the hot liquid down my delicate throat in one. I sighed at the feel of it warming my body.
I said good morning to Sookie and sat opposite her with the empty coffee cup. ''Are you packed?'' I asked her with a smile. She nodded and asked me the same. ''Nearly'' I answered. ''Someone's at the door'' I said before running back up the stairs. Just when I reached my room, I heard the doorbell ring and giggled.
I grabbed my shower bag and put it in the case containing my shawl and lingerie. I grabbed the stunning fur coat and put it on, moving my hair over to the left side of my neck do that it trailed over my chest, brushing the dark fur. The bottom of the gold dress was visible beneath the hem of the coat by several inches and I like the Hollywood effect it gave. I put the shades on top of my head; there was no need to wear them over my eyes indoors.
Just then, I had a thought. How were we supposed to get the vampires into the coffins in the middle of the day? Shit! I pushed through our bonds to wake them up and they stirred. Wake up guys, we have a little problem. I told them. They were awake immediately and searching the room for danger; when they found none they looked to me curiously. ''How are we going to get you guys into the travel coffins?'' I asked. Godric groaned. Guess I was the only one to think of that, huh. Just then I felt Sookie get pissed and snorted, wonder what your day man did to piss Sookie off, I said to Eric, though Godric heard as well and laughed. Sookie really didn't like Bobby. ''Hold on... what if I block out the sun while you to get to the van. Would that work?'' I asked. They thought for a moment and Eric answered, ''Yes. It should do.'' I sighed, relieved. 'Okay wait here and I will signal you when it is safe.'' I told them. They both nodded and kissed me before I left the room. We had to do this quickly; I doubted they could stay awake for much longer.
I went into the kitchen to see bobby standing in the doorway looking high and mighty, and Sookie looking pretty damn pissed off. Bobby was oblivious. When he turned his head to look at me, his eyes roamed over my body slower than was necessary. He then got hard. Ew, Eric. Your day man is a creep. I said to him and they both growled in my mind and aloud. I heard them from the kitchen. I mentally told Sookie to play along and turned to Bobby, ''hey there is a storm brewing and so we can use that to get the two vampires into the coffins okay?'' he nodded and went outside to open the back doors of the van. I pulled my power together and gathered dark clouds across the sky, bringing them closer and closer until the sun was blacked from view. Sookie stood and went outside to help out. Now! I told my mates. Wind rushed past me as they made their way into the van. I watched them climb in from the doorway and Sookie locked them into the coffins. Bobby shut the van door and got in front, waiting for us. Sookie came back up the porch, ''Get your stuff then sook. We have a long ride ahead of us.'' She ran to her room and I ran to mine, coming down with my bags. Bobby watched us carry the bags until a bright idea popped into his head. Sookie groaned at the thought and told me mentally that he was going to try to 'woo' me. Great.
He jumped out of the van and came to my side taking several of the bags from my and wobbling back to the van, placing then in the back. I snorted at his pathetic efforts and took half of Sookie's bags, for which she was grateful. I then proceeded to put them in the back and Sookie did the same. I stroked the coffins that my mates lay in and mentally told them to sleep, mulling the clouds away from over the sun. They let the sun take them and I put the shades over my eyes once more. There were three seats in front and Sookie volunteered to go in middle. Thanks, I owe you one. I told her. I didn't want to sit next to that creep. I sat by the window, ignoring the glances that they day man kept sending my way.
It wasn't long before we reached the airport and boarded Godric's private plane. I was glad I didn't have to go through customs but simultaneously felt a little spoiled. Sookie and I said a brief (very brief) goodbye to Bobby and got into the plane. The interior was lovely; burgundy carpets, cream walls and exotic furniture. There was a couch with seatbelts that had a fur draped over it. Something told me that it had been put there somewhat recently. I smiled.
As the plane lifted off, I looked out of the window and imagined different places that I would see with my vampires in the future. Different people we would be; if only for a while.
