Okay, hopefully this will keep everyone entertained until my next stretch of days off.. This is just a little teaser, I'll write more E/S/N in future chapters though..

Disclaimer: As always, these characters belong to Charlaine Harris.. Luckily she shares Eric with me when I have long nights off from work ;)

That evening I woke with my head in a fog. I realized I had gone to bed without as much of a sip of blood and the pounding in my head made me full aware of it. It wasn't like me to not at least consume a bottle before I went to my rest but other matters had taken precedence and I was paying the price at the moment.

I stretched against the soft silkiness of satins and furs, a nod to my old homeland when beds were covered with animal skins. The hides had been well tanned and brushed, the furs soft and silky on top of a king sized pillow topped mattress. It sure beat the state bed I once slept upon on the dragon ships in my time.

The side lamp on her side of the bed was already lit as I rolled over on my side, finding her once again laying beside me, watching me. I could definitely get use to this night after night. I pulled her close to me and ran my hands over her back, still able to feel her cool skin through the cotton shirt she was still wearing. The scent of smoke still lingered in the fibers and in her hair, reminding me of our meeting the night prior with the Oracle.

"Any chance you got some sleep?"

She shook her head in a silent answer. "I know I need to Eric but I just can't. I've tried but sleep never comes. I think I did manage some "downtime" though, maybe that's an improvement? I can feel my body craving sleep as well as needing some nourishment though. I feel like when Bill was feeding off me on a regular basis, just drained and run down."

I was still concerned about the lack of sleep and feeding but the wise old woman had said that it would not have the dire effect on Sookie that we once feared.

"It's going to work out Sookie." I said as I placed my finger under her chin to tilt her face to look at me. "It's gotta work out. You know why? You've managed to sucker the sheriff of Area 5 into marriage."

And then I kissed her softly, relishing the taste of her lips upon my own as I ran my fingers through her hair, pulling her closer to me. She responded with her own hunger, her hand caressing my face as her tongue began to dance with my own, an undulating rhythm that we had practiced in the past. I felt as though I was going to melt with need right then and there. It had been a while since Sookie and I had last been lovers but she was human then. I knew that in all truth, now that she was vampire, this would be her first time, something she would always remember even when memories of her human life began to fade into history. She would probably always remember her time with Bill, even centuries down the road, but those memories as well would become hazy, living in a space in her mind that she would seldom visit. But this time with me, this first time in her vampire form, she would remember with crystal clarity.

My hand continued to caress the small of her back, sliding up under her shirt to feel the sensation of her cool skin against my own. The softness had been replaced with silky smooth coolness of marble, like a living statue of a goddess right here in my arms. Her blonde hair cascaded down over her shoulders, the lamp behind her creating an effect of a halo around her face. She was so beautiful to me and she was mine.

Slowly she sat up on the bed, a smile crossing her lips as she stared into my eyes, running her hands over her body as she worked her way down to the hem of her shirt. Her eyes burned with fire as she began to pull the material upwards, slowly, teasing until inch by inch her flat stomach, the top of her breasts still concealed by her bra and then her shoulders were exposed. Finally the shirt came over her head, falling in a heap on the floor. She again ran her hands back down her body, caressing the curves of her breasts and then sliding softly down to her waist as she gave me a smile, her fangs exposed behind her parted lips, her tongue flicking over them temptingly..

She took my hand, pulling me up to her as she brought her lips back to mine while she grasped the fabric of my shirt with both her hands and ripping the article to shreds. MY GODDESS!! I had died and gone to Fólkvangr I tell ya. I had never seen her be this much of a little vixen, not that I was complaining.

As I unclasped her bra, allowing my hands to slide over her perfect breasts, her lips began to trace the line of my jawbone, her tongue flickering softly against the skin of my neck. Occasionally she'd nip the skin with her fangs without breaking the skin. I heard myself moan, the sensation sending jolts of electricity throughout my entire body. I couldn't take it anymore, I needed her, needed to feel her body around me. I grabbed her and tossed her against the furs, ripping the shorts she had been wearing off with a quick tug, along with the thong underneath. With my hands underneath her bottom, I positioned myself, felt her legs wrap around my waist as I slowly lowered myself into her, taking to memory the expression she made as her eyes rolled closed and her head fell back in pleasure.

Her hands gripped my ass, her nails digging into the flesh as she urged me deeper inside. She moaned with pleasure, her orgasm building up inside her. I could feel the waves of it building in the bond, pushing her towards her release. When she came, her body clenched around me, tightened and she dug her nails into my back with such force that it drew blood.

I thought I had control. I told myself I did but I was wrong.. She was a quick learner and she had the upper hand without my knowing. Her body arched to meet my own as she worked me with such precision. I was lost in the warmth of her, looking into her eyes and watching her face when she grabbed a handful of my hair, pulling me down as she sank her fangs into me.

The feeling was white hot, something I can only describe as an out of body experience. I lost myself in the feeling as I felt her draw from the wound on my neck. As my orgasm came upon me, my release coming fast and plenty, I grazed her collarbone with my fangs before sinking them deep into her flesh. She cried out and I was afraid I had hurt her but she dug her nails into my back, pulling my body closer to hers as she resumed her feeding.

It was without a doubt, the most sensual thing I have ever done. The sweetness of vampire blood mixed with the distinct flavor of faye was intoxicating. I had never tasted anything like it before. It was purely exclusive to Sookie.

When I had finished, I licked the wound out of habit, but I noticed it had already began to heal on its own. Her eyes sparkled as she looked up at me, her lips that were now stained with my blood smiling softly at me. Her skin had a soft rosy tint to it, normal for a vampire who had just fed, and she had a glow unmistakable for our kind.

"The answer lies within you, Eric" I heard the old woman's voice say in my mind. Holy shit, why hadn't I figured it out before.

"How do you feel?" I asked, already prepared for the answer but wanting to hear her confirm it.

"Amazing! Like I've never felt before. I feel alive. I feel refreshed. I feel like something has happened."

"I think something has happened." I said, opening the door of my sleeping quarters that opened up to my dressing room. I threw on a shirt and a pair of jeans. I grabbed a second shirt and tossed it to her to put on.

"What about pants?"

"Sookie, I really don't think there's much of a chance you can wear my pants. We'll see if Pam has something you can borrow. In the meantime, the shirt will cover you up. Put it on and follow me."

I couldn't contain my excitement. I was like the proverbial kid in the candy store. I made my way to the kitchen, heated up three bottles of True Blood and waited. Sookie entered first, Pam not far behind, as the timer dinged on the microwave. I took the first bottle out, covered the top with my thumb and shook it a few times to distribute the heat throughout. I then handed it to Sookie.

"Drink it Sookie."

"But Eric, Pam and I tried this the other night. It doesn't agree with me."

"Sookie, just do as I say. Don't think about it, just drink."

Confusion tainted her eyes as she looked at me, taking the bottle of synthetic blood from my hand. She cautiously smelled the liquid, hesitated, then brought the bottle to her lips. Very gingerly, I saw her take a small sip. She waited. We all waited and watched as she again brought the crimson liquid to her lips, this time taking a larger mouthful.

Her eyes grew with excitement as she looked at me and then at Pam.

"Oh my god, Eric. But you knew I would be able to drink it, didn't you? " she asked.

"I did not know for sure, but I had my suspicions" I said soberly. She hadn't even thought about the fact that she had taken my blood during our lovemaking. I didn't think about it either until I saw my blood on her lips and then I realized that she had not gotten sick.

I handed the second bottle of blood to Pam, who at this point was beaming, at least as much as a vampire could. I took a swig off the third, my thirst having been quenched by the sweetness of Sookie's blood but knowing that it would not be enough.

"Finish that while I go call Dr Ludwig. I want to have her come examine you again, just to be on the safe side" I said as I went to retrieve my phone. As I dialed the number that had become familiar to me, I was ecstatic. I knew my Sookie would be okay. I had believed in my Goddess enough to know that she would not have played such a cruel joke on me but instead had given me the power to save what was so sacred to me.

The doctor said she would be about 10 minutes. That was fine with me. I headed back to the kitchen, surprised to see Sookie and Pam embracing each other. The smile on both of their faces telling me they were as thrilled as I was in the turn of events.

"So, as long as everything checks out with the Doctor, we'll inform Bill and Jason of the current situation. Then, we'll all sit down together and figure out what tell Felipe de Castro." I wasn't looking forward to that conversation with the King. Sookie as a vampire was one thing. Sookie as a vampire who was able to read both human and vampire minds was a totally different thing. I could see how the king would desire to have such a commodity in his possession. My mind drifted back to previous thoughts as to how taking out Felipe and Victor might be imperative to Sookie's well being. I wondered who was left that might stand with me if I decided on such a takeover. All the sheriffs of Louisiana had been killed when Felipe overtook the throne from Sophie Anne. I did not know if the current sheriffs who had replaced them were loyal to the king or if they despised him as much as the vampires of Area 5 did. Bill would support anything that involved Sookie but how powerful of an ally would he prove to be. Most of the Shreveport supes would stand behind Sookie, in a short amount of time she had made many powerful friends, both in the Weres community as well as with the Faye. Outside of Louisiana, she had made another group of powerful allies: the current King of Texas Stan Davis and even The King of Mississippi Russell Edgington had taken a liking to her.

My thoughts were once again broken when the small Dr Ludwig popped into the kitchen without any previous hint. She walked over and immediately started examining Sookie without a word.

"Yes, I see she's doing much better. Good color, good glow. Bright eyes. You say she fed off you as well as had some True blood?"

"That's correct" I stated, watching the doctor as she continued to handle Sookie.

"We weren't able to know for sure, but we suspected that because of your bond prior to her being turned, as well as the fact that her maker was one of your own, that for whatever reason the bond rejected her being turned completely. It couldn't keep her heart from stopping, so she did indeed die a first death, but Pam's blood was not able to undo the bond that was already established between you and Miss Stackhouse. Unfortunately, we had no clue that all it required was for her to exchange blood with you once in order to complete the process. You must know her situation is unusual. We've never seen it before."

"Yes, I understand that. I harbor no ill will for the lack of knowledge in this situation. All I ask is for you to tell me if things will be okay from this point forward."

"Indeed. I can almost feel the cells in her body that were clinging to life being changed even as we speak. The transformation is complete. She is a true vampire. Make sure she feeds, make sure she sleeps. The bill will be in the mail." she said and then she was gone.

The burden that had weighed down my shoulders for two days lifted with those words. She would be fine.

Now, it was time to call Bill and figure out what to tell the King.