A/N The SVM characters are property of the lovely Charlaine Harris, I'm just borrowing them
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Ordinary Miracles
SPOV
I woke up this morning in the spare bedroom alone. Eric was close I could feel him, but he wasn't in bed next to me and I missed him. I could not believe he cooked for me last night. There are few people who can say that they have had a meal prepared by a thousand year old Viking Vampire. It was good too. I struggled for so long with my feelings and our bond. I didn't know whose feelings were whose, but I am starting to think it doesn't matter as long as we feel the same. Everything has changed so quickly. I am going to be a mother, and most likely moving to Shreveport permanently. I never thought of leaving my little farmhouse, but something tells me that Eric would never tolerate being apart from his child. It makes me sad to know that it is gone, but lots of things have changed and are gone. I'm still here, I am going to be a mother, and I am in love with a Vampire. That is my present reality and I have to work with what I've got right?
I got out of bed and went to take a shower and dress. I noticed that Eric put some clothes out for me. I think he felt really bad about what happened in the lair and doesn't want me to do down there until it is fixed. He said last night that Bobby his day man would come and handle it. I really do not feel like dealing with Bobby today so I think I'll make myself scarce.
I ate a bowl of cereal and some juice. Checking my phone messages I decided to call Amelia back. It's already 11 a.m. so she should be up.
"Hello?"
"Amelia, its Sookie."
"SOOKIE! Oh my God, are you okay? Where are you? Sam called and said that the house burned, I've been trying to call you."
"I am ok, I guess. Considering. The house is completely gone so I am staying in Shreveport with Eric." There was a pause on the other end.
"Really, well I am surprised." I could hear the smirk on her face.
"What do you mean?" I deadpanned.
"Well I am just surprised you are letting Eric take care of you that's all."
"What is that supposed to mean?" I had not called her to argue, but she was pissing me off.
"You're independent and pig-headed to a fault. He obviously loves you as best he knows how. He has shown you over and over and over again, in return you constantly shut him down. So, I am surprised."
I didn't know what to say to that. Do I really shut him down? "I am very aware of the way Eric feels about me, thank you so much Amelia Broadway."
"Does he know how you feel about him? Have you told him you love him?"
"Amelia this is not what I called to talk to you about." I was not having this conversation right now, and I really did not want to tell her about the baby at this point. "I just wanted to touch base and see how things were going." She started to tell me about New Orleans and the repairs to her place, the new tenant. She seemed happier. I think getting out of Bon Temps did her some good. She mentioned having her father send someone to look at what was left of my house, but I told her not to worry about it. We said our good byes and I hung up feeling a little irritated.
Maybe Eric and I should clear the air about our relationship; I mean we are having a baby. I cleaned up my dish and decided I needed get some Sun. I lay out on the patio until around lunch and I felt ravenous. I decided I needed to get out of the house. Eric had given me the gate code so I could come and go as I pleased. I decided to take the Escalade again. I went to downtown Shreveport and grabbed a bite at a little place called The Blind Tiger. Eric would find that amusing. I had a burger, rare. I normally prefer medium, but lately something about a bloody burger really did it for me. I walked around with an ice cream cone and window shopped. I came upon a little bookstore. The sign read Magnus Magic Shoppe. Hmm. It was tucked away and I almost didn't see it. I walked in and the little bell rang to alert the woman at the counter that a customer had come in. The woman behind the counter turned to greet me, I let my shields down for a second. Her brain just sort of hummed. I could hear murmurings, but no actual thoughts. She gave me a half smile. "May I help you find something?" She looked about seventy with long grey hair falling down her back. She wore an array of beads and bobbles.
"Um, I am just looking around." I told her. She eyed me suspiciously and busied herself around the store. There was a large book section with lots of magic related books. I perused the titles and came across a book called Witch Craft for Dummies and I laughed out loud. The store clerk who had made her way to where I was standing busied herself putting away books trying to eye me discretely. I reached up to take a closer look at a book of medicinal herbs when she spoke.
"Would you like for me to read your palm?"
I really didn't, but what would be the harm? So I told her okay. She led me to a little table in the back corner of the shop smiling she sat across from me and asked for my left hand. She studied it for a moment and her face went white as a sheet. She looked up at me and her eyes narrowed.
"What game are you playing at?" She hissed, "Why have you come?" I stared at her dumbfounded.
"I have no idea what you are talking about." She held my hand tighter. "I know what you are," she leapt to her feet. "Did they send you for me? I will not go back!" She was shrieking and I was ready to shit myself I was so scared. I stood up making my way to the exit.
"Look Ma'am I think there has been some sort of misunderstanding. Thank you for your time." I fled from the store as fast as I could. I kept going until I got to the car.
'What in the world was that about?' I thought about the magic store lady on the way home. Part of me thought I should have stayed and tried to figure out what exactly she thinks I am, but I have a child to worry about now and refuse to put myself in danger if I have a say in the matter. I pulled into the garage went into the house and set my stuff on the table. The clock read 4:30 p.m. Eric would be up soon so I thought I would take a nap so I could go to Fangtasia with him tonight. I curled up on the sofa with Gran's afghan that I had saved from the fire and dosed off.
EPOV
Eric awoke in the safe room of the lair. He could feel Sookie near and that she slept. He lay there on the bed for a moment thinking and plotting. He was not sure what would happen in Vegas if anything happened at all. He prided himself on anticipating the unknown. Pam referred to them as 'known unknowns.' Whatever happened he would protect Sookie at all costs. He rose and exited the little room. The lair was intact again. The bed was sleigh style and a rich Mahogany. He'd chosen 1200 count sheets in tan, a comforter in burgundy satin and a cashmere blanket in the same color. He was pleased that his day man had removed all evidence of the previous night's events. He smirked to himself at what his human day man must have thought of the sight. He showered and dressed in black denim, a black t-shirt, a leather vest and a pair of black flip flops. He wore the flip flops to annoy Pam. She had mentioned on numerous occasions that his choice of footwear left much to be desired, and she especially despised flip flops. He ran a brush through his blonde hair and put it in a ponytail at the nape of his neck. He was thinking of cutting it.
He went upstairs to find Sookie in the living room sleeping on the sofa wrapped in that hideous blanket. He thought of how she had cared for him when he was under Hallow's curse and wrapped him in the very same blanket. Then he noticed something else about her. Her skin had a slight glow to it. The lights were out so it was actually very noticeable. He went to her and kneeled next to her inhaling her scent, she smelled intoxicating. His hand reached up to move a golden strand from her neck and then he saw it.
Her ear.
Eric shook himself a little and leaned closer, this could not be right. Very subtly her ear formed into a point. She shifted and in his shock at this discovery he had not noticed her stir.
"Hi Honey," she smiled groggily. She sat up a little kissing him on the lips. Eric returned her kiss hesitantly. He was uneasy as he was not completely sure of what was happening to Sookie. He would call Dr. Ludwig. He thirsted for her, but dared not feed from her until he knew what was happening.
"Are you hungry?" Sookie was nuzzling his neck and moved her hair to expose her neck. Eric felt himself stiffen in excitement and he groaned. He pulled back from her and stood.
"I must go to Fangtasia tonight. There are matters I must attend to before we leave for Vegas." He could feel that she was feeling rejected through the bond so he stroked her face with affection.
"Do you mind if I come too? I will just hang out at the bar. I don't want to sit here alone tonight."
"Of course Lover." He smiled at her. He would rather she stayed safe at home until they knew more, but at least he could see how other Vamps would react to her before going to Vegas.
"Okay, I will go change really quick." Sookie went upstairs to change, and Eric heated himself a True Blood. He took a deep swig and grimaced.
"Vile." He doubted after having Sookie's blood if anything other than her blood would satisfy him. She appeared in the kitchen wearing a black strapless dress with a flared skirt and little flowers throughout the boned bodice. She was a vision, his fangs ran down.
"Do I look okay?" She asked him nervously smiling.
"Lover, I will be surprised if I am not forced to kill several people tonight you look so delicious." She smiled at him and he thought that really may literally be the case in the next day or so.
Alpha Omega POV
Eric and Sookie climbed into the Corvette and headed for Fangtasia. They stopped to get Sookie something to eat on the way. They rode silently both deep in thought. Eric finally broke the silence.
"We leave for Vega tomorrow at 8 p.m. We will stay for two days. I have explained to Felipe that you are still healing from…" He did not finish the sentence.
"Being tortured." Sookie said blankly.
"Yes, so we will not be required to stay long."
They arrived at Fangtasia and Eric parked in back and they entered through the employee doors. They entered Eric's office and Sookie put her purse on the couch. Eric turned on his laptop and began to busy himself. There was a knock at the door and Eric gave the okay to enter. Pam walked in wearing a black leather cat suit with a neckline that plunged nearly to her navel and spiked heeled Christian Loubuitins and blood red lipstick her golden hair parted down the middle and falling pin straight down her back.
"Hello Master. Sookie, you look delicious as usual."
"You too Pam." This made Pam smirk.
"Pam," Eric addressed her, "I have much to do before we leave tomorrow evening, please escort Sookie to the floor and keep her company until I am finished."
"My pleasure, Sookie shall we?" Pam gestured for Sookie to exit first.
Eric smiled at Sookie, "I will be with you as soon as I can Lover." And his attentions went back to the paperwork on his desk.
Sookie smiled at him and followed Pam. The crowed parted like the Red Sea as they crossed the floor to Eric's booth. Sookie had her shields up, but she could feel the hate filled glares of the jealous fang bangers staring at her. They sat down and Yvette one of the new waitresses sauntered over.
"How may I serve you Mistress?" She was looking at Pam and completely ignoring Sookie.
"Bring me a True Blood AB-," Pam turned to Sookie, "What would you like Sookie dear?"
"I'd like a cherry coke please." Sookie smiled at Yvette and was met with a smirk. Yvette went to get the drinks and Pam began to speak.
"So, have you decided if you are doing a human wedding ceremony or not?"
"No Pam, I have not had a chance to think about that since I spoke to you, what last night."
"Tick, Tock." Pam smirked eyeing Sookie's abdomen. Pam was distracted by one of the waitresses trying to get her attention. "I will be right back," Pam said standing. "Be sure not to get killed in the time I am away."
Sookie was glad to sit alone. She really just wanted to people watch a little and maybe do a bit of dancing. The DJ was playing Lady GaGa's Love Game song and bobbed a little when Yvette returned with the drinks. Sookie did not notice her right away and caught a glimpse of her thoughts.
'Enjoy it while you can you silly Bitch, I'll have him if I have to get rid of you myself.' Yvette's malicious thoughts startled Sookie and she looked at her. Yvette smiled at her and asked her if there was anything else she needed. Sookie felt a rage burn in her that made her want to jump over the table and yank out a handful of Yvette's red hair.
"No Thanks," Sookie practically sneered. Yvette looked taken aback and made a hasty retreat.
Sookie sipped her drink trying to calm her anger when she noticed that several of the local Vamps were staring at her, some of them had their fangs down a bit. Sookie shifted in her seat and thought it good that they all new she belongs to Eric as much as she hated the possessive term. Thalia, a Vampire who Sookie found particularly scary and mysterious even for a Vampire began to approach her. Thalia had never said more than three words to Sookie and so she felt unnerved at her approach. No one really knew much about Thalia other than that she was from Greece, and that was a maybe as she never confirmed or denied it.
Thalia paused in front of the table and greeted her in what Sookie thought was an unusually melodic voice. Sookie nodded that she may and Thalia sat never taking her eyes from Sookie's.
THALIA POV
Thalia detested the humans that patronized Fantasia. Their desperation for a tryst with death truly was disgusting, and she felt that enduring their advances was really beneath her. She tolerated it only to remain in the area, she respected the Northman. He was fair and yet ruthless, more importantly other than her expected presence here twice a week he let her be. She thought of how it had taken her nearly three thousand years to decide that is exactly what she wanted, to be left alone. She saw Pamela and Sookie the telepath enter the bar. Thalia had never paid too much attention to Sookie. She was Eric's pet and from what she understood a great deal of trouble with seemed to amuse Pamela to no end. She thought that the little girl must be delicious in addition to her telepathy to put up with her constant inconveniences.
Tonight however, Sookie caught Thalia's eye. She could not believe her eyes.
"By The Lady of Lórien it's not possible," Thalia murmured to herself. Thalia continued to observe as Pamela and Sookie sat down. She saw the one they called Yvette take their order and walks away. Pam got up moments later and Sookie was alone. She observed the little girl for a moment and then the whore waitress returned with their drinks. Thalia did not catch what was said, but she did see the look on Sookie's face. Her normally polite Southern Lady demeanor was replaced with a look she recognized immediately. 'This little girl has no idea what she is'. Thalia thought to herself.
Thalia approached Sookie after the bar wench departed.
"Hello Sookie, may I join you?" Thalia said making an effort at human civility. Sookie nodded nervously, 'I am the one, who should be nervous,' Thalia thought to herself.
"I see Pamela and the Viking have left you to your own devices this evening," Thalia thought to attempt a smile when she said this, but it seemed to unnerve Sookie so she ceased. She really had no desire to talk to her she just wanted a closer look. She had to be sure.
"Eric has a lot to do before we go to Vegas and Pam just stepped away for a minute. I am okay, just people watching ya' know," smiling uneasily Sookie moved a lock of her flaxen hair behind her ear and Thalia saw it. Sookie's ear had a slight point.
"I don't believe it." Thalia said aloud.
"Believe what?" Sookie asked looking puzzled. The red haired one returned with another drink for Sookie. Thalia watched her glare at the barmaid a sneer on her lips. Setting the drink down the girl said something humanly conversational and Thalia watched as Sookie's skin began to glow a little brighter. Her blue eyes shone an eerily and the waitress looked as if she might soil herself.
"That will be all wretch, be gone!" Thalia said loudly to Yvette. She grabbed Sookie's hand and with Vampire quickness dragged her toward Eric's office.
"Ow, Thalia! Let go of me." Thalia threw the door to Eric's office open just as he was about to open the door himself it appeared. Thalia shoved Sookie into Eric's arms who gave her a murderous glare that would have frightened anyone else. Thalia stepped in and shut the door behind her.
Sookie stood behind Eric rubbing her wrist.
"Thalia," Eric practically roared, "What the fuck do you think you are doing?"
"I am preventing your little Sookie from tearing one of your barmaids to bits in a room full of witnesses."
"WHAT?" The Viking looked down at Sookie who gave him a bewildered look shrugging her shoulders.
"I caught a thought from Yvette that upset me, but I hardly intended to 'tear her to bits'." Sookie was smirking girlishly when she said this. 'Neither of them knows!' Thalia thought to herself.
"Excuse me little Sookie, but Elven Bloodlust is nothing to scoff at." Thalia spat indignantly. Something seemed to click in the Viking's head and stared at Sookie who looked from him to me.
"What?" She said.
"Sookie," the Viking spoke staring at Sookie, "We need to call Dr. Ludwig. Now."
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