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Previously on True blood—
Much later as we lay curled up in bed, the dawn having pulled Godric into his day rest; I lay there wondering what had happened to the others. Emmett had mentioned that they had lost them because of their lies. Poor Carlisle and Esme. And Rosalie even though we had never gotten along. And what did Godric mean by helping them with changing their status of day- walker. I didn't want to think about it anymore. As the blackness claimed me I snuggled deeper into Godric's chest sighing wondering what tomorrow would bring.
The next afternoon I awoke to tend to my human needs and had to wiggle to remove myself from Godric's arms. He always died for the day with me wrapped tight in his arms. I kissed him quickly and headed for the kitchen. Sookie was standing in front of the stove humming to herself scrambling eggs.
"Morning Bells. There's coffee for you and I made eggs."
"Morning Sook. So tell me what happened after we left last night?" I questioned seating myself on the counter top bringing the steaming cup to my lips. She turned handing me a plate and hopped onto the counter beside with her own plate.
"Well, after you guys left Pam threatened them. Told them that no matter what you said that if they hurt you again she would make them pay. She was full on momma mode. The smaller one, Jasper I think, looked scared out of his mind but the big one Emmett looked like he had fallen in love." She laughed and took a bite of eggs.
"Emmett has always been one for blondes. He was married to a blonde bombshell named Rosalie."
"I remember him screaming her name at Dickward. Something about losing Rosie. I wonder what he meant."
"I don't know Sook. Rosalie and I never really got along but I never wished any harm to her. He loved her very much but I don't think that she was his soul mate. Not like me and Godric. I know that she loved him in her own way but Rosalie was never one for this life. She had always wanted children and being a vampire she couldn't have any. Her life was taken from her. I truly feel for her."
"Poor thing. What about Jasper?"
"See that is the most surprising of all. He was married to Alice. And when I saw her holding hands with Dickward I was surprised. He and Alice were inseparable. He was always able to tone down her craziness. I don't understand what happened there. But you can be sure that I will find out what happened. So you certainly are glowing this afternoon, tell me what happened between you and Eric?"
Sookie turned bright red and jumped down from the counter mumbling something incoherent and started tiding up the kitchen.
"What was that?" I questioned her; a knowing smirk began to creep up onto my face. I had felt Eric's joy through his bond with Godric last night so I knew that my brother had finally got his happy ending.
"We um… bonded." She mumbled the last word but I heard her.
"And?" She continued to clean up the kitchen loading the dishes into the dishwasher.
"Bells, it was perfect. I just can't believe how perfect it was. I feel so complete now. I know that I have fought this for so long but now that we have bonded I feel whole. I love him Bells. Even after everything that asshole Bill did to me I fell in love with a vampire. I can't explain it."
"He's your soul mate."
"He is. I'm so happy right now Bells. All I want to do is run upstairs and jump him." She said giggling.
"What are you waiting for? I'm sure that my brother would be thrilled to wake up that way." I smiled smirking at her. She stopped loading the dishwasher and glanced at me before she sprinted from the room, with my laughter following her. I finished loading the dishwasher and headed for our room. As I walked in I heard the shower running and noticed that Godric wasn't in bed. Smiling, I quickly shed my clothes and headed for the bathroom. I slipped in behind him as he stood letting the hot water flow over him. As I slid my hands over his back I heard him purr in response. I pressed up against his back kissing his tattoos as he held my hands against his chest. He turned slowly pulling me against him kissing me deeply.
"I missed you when I awoke min kärlek."
"Believe me if I didn't have to attend to my human needs such as food I would never have left your side. Now show me how much you missed me." And as the shower ran down over us, he did just that.
Much later we finally emerged from the bedroom to find Sookie and Eric coming out of their room. I winked at Sookie who blushed brightly and hugged Eric.
"Have a good wake up brother?" I laughed at his face, which held a shit eating grin.
"Of that you can be sure dear sister."
"So how about we text the day walkers so that we can find out what we are dealing with." Eric stated as we gathered in the living room. At Godric's nod I quickly sent a text to Emmett's phone with our address.
"They will be here in a few minutes. I am going to see if Mother is awake." Kissing Godric quickly I headed towards Pam's room. Knocking and quickly entered as I heard her call out, I rushed into her arms and hugged her tight. "Mother, they will be here soon." She held me at arm's length and I got a look at her outfit for the day. A pale pink suit with matching pumps, complete with black pearls. It was a definite difference between her work attire and what she really enjoyed wearing.
"Bella, are you sure that we can trust them? I don't want to see you hurt again."
"I don't believe that they ever desired to leave me. I think Assward lied to them to get them to leave. They were always following what he said because he had been in the family longer than any of them. I think that they are telling the truth but if anything bad happens that is caused by them you have my permission to rip their heads off and burn them to the ground." She smiled and kissed my forehead. "So Sookie said that you threatened them. Did you at least video tape it?" I laughed at her nod.
"Of Course dearest. The little one Jasper looked as if he shit his pants. But the bigger one Emmett just stared at me. He is a curious one is he not?"
"He's a teddy bear. He also has a thing for blondes. Hint, Hint" I state wrapping my arm around her midsection.
"We shall see what we are dealing with first. He is very young and I haven't been with a man in many years."
"Maybe you just haven't met that right man mother. I have a feeling that you and Em are going to get along very well."
She shrugged her shoulders and we headed for the living room as the front door rang. I pulled away from her quickly sprinting for the door. As I opened it I was immediately engulfed in an Emmett bear hug.
"Em, put me down you oaf. Jasper get your ass in here and give me a hug." As Emmett put me down I felt Jasper's smaller frame hug me tight.
"We really missed you Bells." He said in my ear.
"I missed you guys too. Now come on we have things to discuss." I pulled them quickly into the living room and took my place on the sofa with Godric. The boys glanced around the room and finally settled with Em on the lounger and Jasper sitting on the edge of the fireplace. Godric finally broke the silence of the room.
"We asked you here today because we need to understand what we are dealing with and if you are sincere about protecting Bella." Jasper spoke first.
"One thing I can tell you is that Bells is family. Always has been, always will be. If there was any way that I could have spared her the heartache she went through I would go back in time and spare her that. I hate that I am a day walker. My kind of vampire is the worst in existence. If I could change that I would."
"You and me both Jazz." Emmett finally piped up. "When I lost Rosie I thought my life was over. I loved her and I know that she loved me but she never wanted to be a vampire. She always wanted kids. I couldn't give that to her. I know that she was not my soul mate but I loved her. She saved me."
"How did she die?" I questioned moving slowly to kneel in front of him taking his big hands in mine.
"The Volutri, at least that's what Alice and Edward say, although now I am having serious doubts to the truth of that. Alice told us that she had a vision of you and sent Jasper and I to Forks only to find out that you had moved to Louisiana. When we got home, both Edward and Alice were wandering the woods putting their body parts back together. Alice claimed that Aro had shown up demanding to know what had happened to Bella. When Rosie and Carlisle claimed that you had died, they didn't believe them so they tortured and killed Esme in front of them. When they asked again Rosie shouted that Victoria had killed you and your family. Alice claimed that they still didn't believe them so they killed them. Edward then told us that they had ripped them apart and scattered them around the woods. It never occurred to me that they were lying but then again they lied about everything else. Why Aro didn't kill them has never bothered me before. Aro always wanted a reason to make Edward and Alice a part of his entourage. He would not have just let them live. They killed them." Tears welled up in Emmett's eyes but he couldn't shed them.
I quickly moved from my seat and engulfed Emmett in my arms while he dry sobbed. I glanced at Jasper out of the corner of my eye and could see that he was trying very hard to keep his own emotions in check. I pulled back from Emmett once his sobs died down and still holding his hand turned to Jasper.
"I know this is hard Jazz but what happened between you and Alice?"
"It was only a few days after we lost them that I had gone hunting in the woods and to get away from Emmett's sorrow. Alice and Edward had been acting strange all day and when I returned Alice sat me down and proceeded to tell me that she was sorry but she could live a lie anymore. She told me that she was in love with Edward and that they were going to be together whether or not I accepted it or not. They had been fooling around behind my back since we left Forks. The only reason that we stayed with them for so long was because I knew that we would be heading to Louisiana and I wanted to see you again. To apologize for what happened at your birthday party and beg for your forgiveness. Emmett wanted to know why you didn't want to see us anymore. He was heartbroken when Edward told him that. Now we know that it was all lies."
"Jazz you and Emmett will always be my brothers. Now, I want to hear more about this possibility of the two of you becoming night-walkers." I stated pulling away from Emmett and curling up next to Godric on the couch once again.
"Well, there is an old vampire that lives here in Shreveport that I have not spoken to in many years that was once a day-walker. I met him once in Salem, Ma during the witch hunts. He hated what he was and tried to kill himself slowly. He drained all of his blood out of his body. His mate found him as he was close to death. She refused to let him die and fed him her own blood. Within hours, his body had changed. Had fangs, was unable to go out into the sunlight, silver hurt him and he craved human blood. The only thing that would distinguish him as a former day-walker was the spiderlike web cracking along his back. Every former day-walker that has become a night-walker has developed the same spiderlike cracking along their backs. One can only assume that it is to show the world the evilness that once was running through their bodies. It is not something to be taken lightly. You would have to be closely monitored and you would need to find a vampire willing to give you their blood. The vampire that gives you the blood would in turn become your maker. You should think about this before I call Stephan."
"I don't have to think this. Call him." Emmett stated, looking to Jasper who was nodding his head in agreement. Emmett opened his mouth to say something else when Eric's phone rang.
"Yes? Wait, what? How did we not know about this and where has he been keeping her? Alright keep her in my office and I will be there shortly." Flipping his phone closed he turned to us, anger apparent on his face. "Well, Compton is not only a fucking incompetent poor excuse for a vampire but he is also a horrible maker as well."
"What? He's a maker? Since when?" I questioned quickly, not believing the words, coming to my feet outraged. I knew that the maker/child relationship was something not to be taken lightly.
"Since Long shadow's death apparently; when I had left he had chosen to spend the years in coffin but changed his mind. He has been apparently keeping her locked up in his basement and only feeding her bottled blood. He has not taught her how to survive without him or how to keep from killing the donors. He apparently kept her chained in the basement with silver manacles. She managed to escape and came to Fangtasia looking for me. She had heard Bill talking and wanted to warn me. We need to go."
"We're coming too." Jasper stated as he followed us out the front door.
"We are flying. You can ride with Pam or run." Emmett smiled turning to Pam and winked at her. I chuckled as I watched Mother roll her eyes at him but smiled big.
"We'll meet you there." Eric stated and pulling Sookie into his arms took to the sky. I kissed Pam's cheek quickly and whispered in her ear in Swedish.
"Ger honom en tillfällighet Moder. Jag har en kännanden omkring du två. (Give him a chance Mother. I have a feeling about you two.)
She nodded at me to acknowledge my statement and released me. Godric pulled tightly into his arms and we were off. Once we landed outside Fantasia, we headed in quickly and could hear a young girl's voice shouting from Eric's office. Eric entered first, and we followed slowly behind. As Sookie and I entered the room, the young girl snarled in response and her fangs retracted out and she lunged at us. Eric had her immediately pinned against the wall.
"Retract your fangs little one. Those two are not food. Will you be able to contain yourself if I release you?" At her nod, he slowly released her and she immediately flipped her fangs away.
"I'm sorry, it's just the two of you smell so good and all he has ever given me to eat is that bottled shit." She immediately covered her mouth like she had said a bad word.
"What's your name child?" Godric questioned taking my hand in his. We sat down slowly on the couch, keeping our distance from the young vampire. She was a beautiful young girl only about 16-17 years old, with bright red hair that hung around her face in dirty clumps, bright blue eyes and stood about 5 ft. 10 inches. She was dressed in a dirty pair of short gym shorts and once white tank top. She had no shoes on her feet. Her wrists were raw and bleeding but healing from where silver had been digging into her skin tightly.
"Jessica. Jessica Hamby."
"I am Godric. This beauty beside me is my mate Bella. This is my child Eric and his mate Sookie. We are expecting Eric's child and Bella's mother Pamela, and Bella's two brothers Emmett and Jasper shortly." As he finished there was a knock on the door and at Eric's call, the three of them entered the already crowded office. Upon entering the room, Jasper's entire body froze and he immediately looked to Jessica.
"Jasper you okay?" I asked noticing his rigid body.
"Yeah I'm okay, just a weird feeling that's all; who is this lovely lady?" He asked taking Jessica's hand in his kissing the back of it. Jessica giggled and covered her mouth once again as her fangs flipped out once again.
"I'm sorry. I can't control them. My name's Jessica."
"A beautiful name for a beautiful lady." Keeping his grip on her hand, Jasper sat down beside her smiling. I smiled at him and opened my shield up to Sookie.
Sookie, I think that Jasper has found his mate. Sookie sent me a knowing smile and nodded slightly. As I watched Jasper and Jessica together I stole a glance at Mother and Emmett. They were standing very close together trying to ignore each other but obviously failing miserably. They both leaned against Eric's desk pressed to each other's side stealing glances at each other when they thought the other wasn't looking. Eric looked at them shocked but said nothing. Eric turned to Godric and nodded at him that he would confer to whatever Godric decided.
"So Jessica, you are Compton's child? And he has taught you nothing?"
"He is a horrible maker. All he has been doing is forcing that vile True Blood down my throat. I thought my life before becoming a vampire was horrible. This is even worse." Bloody tears started flowing down her cheeks and she sniffled loudly.
"Come child, tell us what happened?" Godric questioned handing her a tissue.
"Well, Daddy was so strict with us growing up. He never let us do anything or go anywhere. And if we did anything wrong he would beat us. I had wanted to go to a party one night and snuck out to go. I was grabbed when I passed the old movie theater and then the next thing I knew I was waking up inside of a trunk. Then they dragged me out and threw me on the ground. I was crying about just wanting to go home. I begged and pleaded but no one would listen to me. Then Bill was there and he was biting into my neck. That was the last thing I remembered until I woke up underground. When I climbed out he was standing there with silver chains and a case of True Blood. He immediately chained me up and forced that stuff down my throat. I kept asking him what he did to me. All he told me was that he was my maker and that I was a vampire. And that I had to do everything that he said. Then he dragged me through the cemetery and into his basement. The only time he ever let me out was to shower and change my clothes. He had others come; he let them do things. The day-walkers were the worst. They enjoyed hurting me, knowing I couldn't escape." Her quiet sobs filled the room as Jasper rubbed her back sending her calming feelings. They finally slowed and she lifted bloody tear filled eyes to mine.
"How did you manage to escape?" I asked her feeling rage at Bill for the torture he had inflicted on this poor girl.
"I don't know. I woke up after my day rest and I can only guess that Bill forgot to lock the chains once they were done torturing me. I didn't think, I just ran. Thank God Bill wasn't home or I don't think I would have escaped. I remembered Bill bitching about the local sheriff Eric Northman and I knew that I had to get to you. That you would help me, I can't go back there. Please don't make me go back there. I will meet the sun if you make me go back there." Her eyes were filled with pure terror.
"Worry not child. We will not force you to return to Compton. However you are still his child and he can force you to do his command. Forgive me child but until the matter of your maker is dealt with you will be under guard. But I have an idea of how we can help you, but it will be extremely painful for you. Let me think on it tonight and I will tell you more tomorrow. Now you told Chow that you overheard Compton plotting."
"Oh yes, he was talking to a day-walker named Edmund…"
"Edward." I stated interrupting her.
"That's it and a small girl named Alice. They were talking about how they knew that your safe house was on Bond St here in Shreveport and that they were going to have wolves attack in the day time and the two of them would kidnap Bella and Sookie and take them to the Queen."
"Did they say how they found our safe house?"
"No, if they did I didn't hear it. They are crazy. Bill is set on becoming Sookie's maker and forcing her to do the Queen's every wish. They are planning to break you and Bella. They have horrible things planned for Sookie. Even worse things planned for Bella. The things that Edward wants to do to you. I can't imagine how you would survive."
"Thank you Jessica for telling us about this. I want you to stay in my safe room here in the club tonight and tomorrow we will take care of everything. I promise you that you will never have to return to Compton. There is a microwave and bagged donor blood in the fridge. Help yourself to anything. I'm sure Pam won't mind if you borrow a few of her clothing that is there seeing you have none of your own. " Eric spoke looking to Pam who was nodding her head in agreement.
"Thank you."
"Chow will show you the way. Rest and we will speak again tomorrow. For your protection and ours until the matter is settled I regrettably have to lock you in from the outside." Eric pressed a call button on his desk and Chow entered within a few seconds.
"That's okay. I understand. With Bill as my maker I would do the same thing." Jessica slowly stood, Jasper standing with her never releasing her hand. "Will I see you tomorrow?" She asked him quietly.
"Of course. Get some rest. I will see you tomorrow and we will talk." Kissing the back of her hand once again Jasper reluctantly released her. I pulled away from Godric and quickly hugged her. Her inhale of breath told me that she was trying to keep her fangs in place.
"We will take care of you. I promise." I smiled at her and her lips turned up slightly and as I released her she quickly followed Chow from the room. The door closed softly behind her and Jasper seemed to snap out of his trace.
"She is beautiful. You said you had an idea Godric about her maker situation?" He questioned flopping down on the couch once again.
"I need to talk to Dr. Ludwig to see if it is possible and I want to talk it over with Pam and Eric first. But we will talk about that tomorrow. I want to make sure that you two are positive that you want to become night-walkers because once it is done there is no going back." Jasper sat quietly thinking but Emmett spoke up immediately.
"I can't speak for Jasper but I am sure. I just need someone to agree to be my maker." Emmett looked at Pam hopefully. Chow had returned and was standing against the door arms crossed over his chest.
"Don't even think of it. If you want me to entertain the idea of being with a man again don't even ask me to become your maker." She stated glaring at him.
"It never hurts to ask." Emmett laughed heartily. Jasper smiled and looked to Eric.
"I know that you don't know me very well but I would be honored if you would consider being my maker. You have taken care of my sister and I will be forever in your debt. I am willing to answer any questions you have about my life as a day-walker. I am not proud of everything that I have done and can blame no one but myself but I promise that I will make you proud."
"I have always thought that Pamela needed another sibling, she has become far too spoiled." He stated throwing a grin at Pam, who in turn flipped him off, "If you want me to be your maker, I will be honored to call you my child."
"Emmett, Bella already considers you a brother and you have cared for her as a brother. If you would allow me I would like to take you on as my child." I turned to Godric with tears in my eyes as he said this. "I am a fair maker and I think that you will give Eric a run for his money with protecting your sister. And I couldn't ask for anyone better to become my second child."
Emmett stared open mouthed at Godric and then turned to look at Eric who was smiling widely. As my two brothers stared at each other, they seemed to have a silent conversation between them, when Eric nodded slightly and Emmett was suddenly immediately in front of him pulling him into one of his bear hugs. Eric was startled at first but was soon returning Emmett's hug. I chuckled to myself at the look on Eric's face. It was one of shock and amusement.
"Lycklig JAG mötte du när JAG auktoriserat inte Eric. Framför du mötte jag du aldrig hugged anyone." (Lucky I met you when I did Eric. Before you met me you never hugged anyone.)
"That är sann litten syster. Utom sedan dess vi vill snart bli bror undantagande måste vara gjord. Vilja den här göra du glad?" (That is true little sister. But since we will soon be brothers, exceptions must be made. Will this make you happy?)
"Mer än du veta. JAG få best av all min gammal liv och min ny liv. Min familj är helhet igen. JAG älska du bror min." (More than you know. I get the best of my old life and my new life. My family is whole again. I love you brother mine.)
"Och JAG älska du syster min." (And I love you sister mine.)
"So I will make the call to Stephan tomorrow. It should take him a day to get here if he is willing to come. He owes me so I am sure that he will come. He is a good friend that I have known for many years. Now I am going to be going home with my mate. Eric I think the safe house on Bond is no longer able to be used. We will go to my safe house in Ellerbe woods. It is carefully guarded and is underground. Undetectable by humans. I will be calling Dr. Ludwig tomorrow about our house guest Jessica. I believe there is a solution to her maker problem. But more on that tomorrow after I speak with the Dr. I have more important things to attend to right now." And with that I was suddenly thrown over his shoulder, I yelped in surprise and with a quick smack to my ass Godric flitted from the office and immediately took to the sky. I could only laugh as we flew through the air. I didn't know what tomorrow was going to bring but right now the only thing that mattered was that my family was together again and everyone was happy.