Chapter 9 Une année sans lumière

Pam had listened to every word I had said with absolutely no emotion showing in her eyes. She had mastered the vampire way beautifully. I wonder if she cared about anything other than her Master and herself. That being said, the bond we now share was telling me otherwise. Every time I looked into her eyes, I knew she felt the exact same lust as I felt. I had try to focus on her shoes as I explained to her the training that was going to be needed with Kylie but when she uncrossed her legs, I couldn't help but follow a trail up her legs until I met her eyes. Her fangs were down, which I assume was due to the overwhelming need I felt to get closer to her.

I looked away and grabbed my ponytail in between my left hand's fingers as if it was the most interesting in the world. I finished my explanation of my new found powers and told her that Kylie need three weeks or at least that is what she had told me.

Pam eased off the chair she sat on and came beside me on the couch. Placing her hand on my lap gave me shivers. Her lips got dangerously close to mine as she caresses my skin. I saw the amusement in her eyes and her smirk gave away her intentions. I quickly closed my eyes and looked away fighting the urge to kiss and touch her. I tried to remember why I was here and why I was even talking to her. Bringing her noes to my exposed ear she whispered that my scent was intoxicating. I turn to face her and realize I was breathing faster than I should have been. I guess that is what anxiety does to you.

I want to let her take me, consume me. It had been years since I had some kind of real sexual relationship where I was not forcing myself because of my sense of marital duty. I could tell she wanted it just as much as I, but the problem is that she was not Eric. Sam wasn't Eric either. As much as a release would have helped me alleviate some of the stress I was living as I prepared for battle, a part of me felt I was betraying both him and I. So, I gently moved away from the couch and smiled at her.

I guessed she could feel my internal battle because she smiled back and retracted her fangs. ''Well that was fun,'' she declared. ''We waited almost six years for this, surely we can wait another three weeks?''

I nod in agreement and look out the window. It was dawn which meant that Pam was preparing to go for her day rest, while I was preparing to sleep the morning away and train in the afternoon. Kylie had agreed to come by around lunch time knowing that my sleep schedule was a little strange. I slept until lunch time almost every day and stay awake most the night. Consequences of being with the supernatural beings I imagine.

''Can you make sure you stay here all day? I don't want to wake to some trouble tonight.'' Pam asked nonchalantly.

''Are you trying to say I am always in trouble Pam?'' She rolls her eyes in sole response which made me giggle.

''Fine,'' I said. ''I won't go out other than buying food, because I don't drink blood.''

''Don't worry Sookie, the fridge is full and will remain full for the duration of your stay. Train well." Pam walks to the basement as I bid her goodnight and I went upstairs to my own room. It wasn't decorated at all yet, and I busied myself trying to figure out how to make it my own as I slowly sunk into sleep.

I wake up to Kylie's face almost every afternoon. She never would let me eat much of my brunch; she pushes me to the backyard to resume training. The first few days had been difficult on me due to the pressure of learning rapidly mixed with my feelings of longing and sadness, made it hard for me to keep focus. Kylie sensed it and she pushed me to my breaking point. Those moments were definitely not my most glorious but somehow were the most productive. Each time I found a new intensity to one of my powers or the discovery of new powers.

In two weeks, I discovered two new powers to which I worked on tremendously. To the point where I could use all four of them to my advantage. My lobster power, which I had discovered the night I was attacked by the vampire and the were was very useful especially since I could control it now. I had to think angry thoughts for me to turn red and become hot to the touch. Kylie and I had tested it out on humans, were and we knew it worked on vampires and I was ecstatic to know I was such a weapon on demand. The second power I discovered only worked on humans which was a bummer because it would have been useful against the queen. On command, I could invade someone's thought to inflict spectacular mental pain. Kylie suspected that over time, my power might extend to different breeds but since humans were the weakest, they were my only target for the moment.

I didn't like how she talked about humans. It was always with so much hatred, as if humans were dirty and carriers of horrible diseases. I was mostly one, so I take offense to her words but I don't think she realized my feelings. When she had commented that she couldn't understand why a supernatural would want to be with a human. I had turned red and grabbed her arms, which I admit, I squeezed too hard. Her burns healed faster than I thought they would and I wondered what kind of tricks the Fae have. I would if I'll ever have healing powers.

My mind trick helps me work on my telepathic powers, which were more useful than I first thought. I was now able to read minds, push and fabricate memories onto humans and were's. I need to be careful with the fabrication of memories because one wrong detail gave away the lie, but I continue to practice.

The last power we had discovered was related to the sunlight. I am able to project energy out of my hand. Kylie had explained to me that the light is from my inner spark and since I was not a full blooded fairy, I would have to be careful. I was now able to transfer some of the energy from the light onto objects which I was able to control for a short period of a time. Kylie thought it had something to do with transferring energy onto it and then controlling that same energy. I pretended I understood what she was explaining but truth be told, physics was never my strongest suit and now with all this supernatural stuff, it is no longer my alley. The powers are very new, it was evident that since I was not a full blood fairy, my human blood has to create hiccups. It was totally random but sometimes I would try to transfer energy and it would vibrate and then explode or I would try to get my lobster thing going on and instead I would pass out. Kylie and I both knew for these powers to be useful I need to control them.

''It doesn't mean they have to function perfectly Sookie,'' Kylie had said to me. ''As long as you can control and use the anomalies, you shouldn't have a problem.''

Understatement of the year.

While I was training during the day, Pam spent most of her nights at Fangtasia where I was not allowed. I offer to help around the bar to which she had replies with a laugh and a no chance kind of glare. She was adamant that I practice my Fae power, but I was growing impatient and frustrated and as the weeks past, my need to blow off steam grew. Most of my nights were spent either practicing without Kylie or reading books. Pam came home late where we would catch up and she would update me on her progress in finding Karin.

Pam had followed a trail on Karin's disappearance back to Oklahoma. She had explained to me how exciting this discovery was and I couldn't imagine a reason why anything about the disappearance would be exciting. She replies with a corner smile and had told me to wait while she retold her tale.

Tonight was no different than most, I had trained all day with Kylie who had left at sundown avoiding Pam like the pest. Kylie was a full-blooded fairy after all, why take a chance.

Pam awoke and was already in the kitchen where I was making myself dinner before I could acknowledge through our bond that she was near. I put my french fries and chicken fingers onto a plate and sat at the counter while she warmed up a true blood for herself.

''I fucking hate the smell of chicken.'' Pam declared as she hit the two minute button on the microwave.

''You hate all food Pam.'' I say between mouthfuls.

''Indeed.'' She smiles as she turns to face me.

''How come you don't feed?'' I ask her, finding it strange that I had not seen her feed since she had come back in my life.

''Does it matter?'' She snickered back at me. I think I struck a sensitive cord.

'' I guess it doesn't.''

I finish eating up my plate and the door rings. Making me jump because I wasn't used to Pam having visitors. I frowned at her but she showed no emotions which gave me no clue to unknown visitors. She signs to me to stay in the kitchen as she walks to the front door. I hear her let someone in and then they both walk over to the dining room as Pam explains it would be easier to have the discussion there.

Pam was talking strangely loud, making me wonder if she expected someone to be listening and wanted them to hear her conversation. It would also explain why Kylie was always on my case to train outside and only outside. I head over the dining room to be greeted by none other than Mr. Cataliades. Equally happy and equally shocked to see him standing in front of me wearing his eternal black suit, dark blue shirt and red tie.

''Good evening Sookie.'' He says as he took a seat at the giant dining table Pam rarely used. I nod in response and sat in front of him as Pam sat at the head of the table.

''I called our lawyer tonight because we have to discuss the possibility of legal action against the queen.'' I look at Pam who, like always, shows no emotions but there was a small sliver of hope coming through the bond. I wasn't sure if it came from me or her. I didn't say a word waiting for one of them to speak. They look at each other and Mr. Cataliades continues.

''I am afraid I do have bad news.'' He says as he watched Pam's fist form. He turns to me.

''I do believe Sookie had two claims against the queen already but unless proven guilty, there is no much we can do. Trials are long and slow and the lack of evidence on this case will only add to the wait. My understanding is that you both are in a hurry to settle the differences and I fear legal actions would not suit you best.''

''What are you talking about?'' I ask, feeling disappointment through the bond. I knew was not mine, since I was just confused.

''Pam here had contacted me to look into a legal matter on your behalf. She informed me that you have been attacked by a vampire and a were, three weeks ago, who claimed they were sent by the queen.'' He paused and opened his brief case full of paper. He grabbed two sheets and placed it in front of him under our watchful eyes.

''As you know, if it is true that the queen sent the two mercenaries, it is a direct violation of the agreement she has with the Northman. If this is proven, it would be grounds of dissolution of agreement.'' My mouth opened half way at his words. I never considered legal action as a weapon against the queen and I had been so quick putting on my battle gear, I only now realized there could be other ways.

''Unfortunately, as I said earlier, the lack of evidence in your case would not go in your favor. It would be the words of two mercenaries against the queen's words, who I assume would deny everything.'' I nod in agreement as my heart wrenched at the idea of my new hopes dissipating at his words.

''There is also the affair of Sookie's claim on her husband."

''My husband?'' I said not following. ''Eric and I are divorced."

''Yes and no'' he simply said as he shrugged his shoulders. ''You see, when you dissolved your marriage, the human in you renounced to your husband but unfortunately, or maybe I should say fortunately, the Fae part did not. Your Brigant blood has as much claim on him as your human blood has. So in the eye of supernatural law, the Fae is still married to him and could claim him from the queen who illegally removed him from his place beside you. The problem is your human side I am afraid. The fact that you are not allowed in Oklahoma only complicates matters. I am also afraid it would end in a blood bath to which the ancient pythoness would not adhere to unless certain of our claim. Again, I would require time to proof your Fae heritage and for your blood to claim it. The fact that Eric and you do not share a bond any longer just add to the complexity of the affair.''

My head was pounding as he was explaining everything as slow as he could. I am no stupid woman but when it came to legal issues, I was not a genius either. My divorce to Sam was a perfect example of it.

''So we either wait for legal actions which takes years and gives the possibility that we could lose or we just do what we intended to do in the first place.'' Pam mumbled loud enough for me and the half demon to hear.

''I cannot tell you what to do but I can give you legal advice. If you do decide to go this route, it will take time and patience but I do believe we would win our case.'' He finished before getting up from his seat.

I could tell from our weak bond that Pam was in a pissy mood. The bond was not strong enough for me to feel every emotion she had especially when we were not in the same room, but when we were and she felt something string, it rippled back to me. The half demon had left the house and I had moved to the foyer to bid him farewell. I guess I felt defeated in one way because it felt like we were back to square one which meant we still didn't have Karin, we still had no other plan than me getting captured and we weren't sure if Eric would even support us in our endeavour.

Pam had told me she would have to check with him first but I knew in the past three weeks she had been unable to make contact. We were both growing suspicious that maybe someone suspected something but we did not have any choice. I wondered if maybe she had called Mr. Cataliades fully knowing legal actions would take too long suspecting we were under surveillance. It was the perfect way to focus the surveillance on pretending we were going the legal route instead of what we actually thought of doing.

A/N: Hi All! Yes I am back! I do apologies for the delay an if you are reading this, it means you are still with me despite months without update and that means a lot to me. Seriously guys; thank you so much, I appreciate all your reviews even the bad one. as much as I hate criticism I still do try to better myself as an author. I took all this time off partly to finish A Better Tomorrow (now completed YAY!) but also to resource my energy for this fic and write ahead of publishing. I used to write chapters as I went but I found my writing really depended on the type of reviews I got for a certain chapter. That's not the product I want to share with you. I want a finish one, a polished one and in order to do that, I had to stop publishing and just write as much as I could and Edit as well. Of course this is not perfect and I don't hide it. It is a hobby I really love but unfortunately do not have a lot of time for. So I do hope you enjoy the rest of this fanfiction and thank you for your patience!

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