I had a comment about Eric and Bill's gift coordination and that there is no way they would do that... it made me laugh because it was true. Let's pretend Sookie organised it... because you know, guys are sometimes hopeless
Chapter eleven
It was morning, about 10am; I had just showered and was looking at my reflection in the mirror. I didn't seem different, but I felt it. I frowned at the two dots on my neck, Godric's mark. He had bitten me last night somewhere in our ecstasy. I suppose everyone will know now, that we made love.
I got dressed and then made my breakfast, sitting in the lounge while eating it.
Sookie came down soon after I finished my cereal and when she sat down next to me, of course she saw it. And when she did, she actually squealed... something I didn't know would come out of her.
"Oh my goodness, was it good Dani? How was it? Was it your first time? Did it hurt? Did you have fun?"
"Uh..."
"When I'm with Bill, it's as if I can forget everything that is happening..."
"Um... well..."
"And did he drink from you? Well, of course he did, you've been bitten, but well, what was it like? Does he have more tattoos that are not on his chest or back?"
"Sookie..."
"Oh this is so exciting!" Then she frowned "Why aren't you talking? Did you give permission? He didn't force you did he?"
"No, no! I'm not talking because you won't let me!"
"Oh, well, go ahead"
"Ok, it was great. Yes it was my first time. Yes it hurt a little. Yes I did have fun. Yes I forgot everything. Yes he drank from me" I smiled "And yes, he has more tattoos.
She squealed again before asking me more questions which is what we did most of the day, soon our topic changed to just the boyfriend in general, and when it was almost night, we realised they must have heard a lot of what we were saying.
"Oh shit!"
"What?" Sookie asked, running in from the kitchen.
"I completely forgot, the stupid news interview thing is tomorrow! I'm supposed to plan what I'm saying and me and Godric should leave tonight so we can get a hotel by morning. And argh! This is insane, I can't believe I forgot"
"Don't worry, It'll be fine, it's not like you haven't had a lot on your mind... your allowed to forget things" Sookie reassured me "Me and Bill will come too, for emotional support"
"Alright, let me go book some plane tickets. Back to Dallas we go... yay!
By the time the plane tickets were ordered and printed, night had come and Godric was standing at my bedroom door, watching me pack some clothes for myself and him.
"Where are we going?" He asked, frowning.
"Dallas, TV interview" I mumbled, not wanting to go at all. I was still sore from the other night and sitting in a stupid aeroplane seat for a few hours does not seem like the best thing I can do.
"Ah, exciting" He said, coming over. He grabbed the shirt I had been folding and then some jeans from the suitcase. Why he couldn't get some of the clothes I hadn't folded, was unknown to me. "I'll be back, if I'm to be stuck in the coffin for a while, I'm showering."
I nodded, picking another shirt and folding that.
He came out of the shower shortly after, and was putting his shirt back on as he walked into my room, Bill was standing by the doorway and Sookie was on my bed talking to me and whistled.
He laughed and then pretended to strip.
"So, Dani tells me you have more tattoo than I can see at the moment" She said, motioning to his bare chest. "What and where are they?"
Bill came in and frowned "Why do you want to know?"
"Well, he looks hot with them... why don't you get a tattoo?" She asked him.
"I don't want one" Bill defended, pouting.
She laughed and turned back to Godric, who had begun to help me pack. "So, where are they?"
"There are a few on my hip and one on my ankle. The more tattoos a man had during the time I was human showed how strong they were. I was still only week. The strongest men had no space not marked with ink. Also, men could get sick because of the ways we got the tattoos, so if they actually died because they got marked, then there family would be shamed... It's pretty depressing."
"Well... anyway. What is the tattoo on your ankle?" Sookie asked, probably more excited than Bill liked her to be about another man's legs.
"Just weird patterns like the ones on his chest" I told her, "Have you guys packed? Where leaving in 10"
She smiled evilly before jumping and running to her room, Bill following with an amused expression.
"She must have had coffee" I mused zipping up our shared suitcase.
Godric smiled and came over to hug me "I missed you" He whispered in my ear, earning a shiver to run down my spine.
"Missed you too" I whispered, turning to hug him as well.
We decided to leave Libby here, so she could look after the house. Lots of people knew we lived here and if they attacked this one and we came back, the boys would be in trouble with the sun. Also, I didn't know how accepting the hotel and news place is of dogs. She argued, but I eventually told her I'd be fine, with my own powers, Godric and Bill with me.
We all left soon after packing. I had the honour to call Eric and to tell him where we were heading for a few days.
"It's ringing, shut up guys" I said, reaching into the front seat to turn down the music.
"Fangtasia, this is Pam how can I help you?" She said, sounding professional but extremely bored.
"Hey! It's Dani, is Eric around?" I asked.
"One second Dani" Pam told me and then I could hear waiting music.
"She put me on hold" I said, staring at the phone.
"Why didn't you just call his mobile?" Bill asked
"I tried, he didn't answer"
The music cut off and was replaced with Eric's bored voice saying: "This is Eric"
"Hello Eric, Would you like to purchase a sail boat?" I asked.
Godric shook his head "So embarrassing."
"Um, no..." He said, then to someone else he said: "Pam you said this was Dani!"
"It is! I'm joking. How are you Eric?" I asked, laughing now.
"Not bad, why didn't you call my mobile" He asked.
"I did! You didn't answer!" I defended, laughing as Godric poked my side "Anyway, I'm calling to tell you where all heading to Dallas for a TV interview thing, in case you wonder where we are, also watch the news, you might see me!"
"Okay, be safe" He replied, sounding rushed "I have to go, some stupid human has started a fight"
I could hear the noise grow in the background. "Yeah, okay, see you"
The aeroplane ride was pretty boring, uneventful and exhausting for some reason. Sookie and I watched some weird movie and I read and re-read the safety precautions. "If they did crash" I asked Sookie. "What would they do about the vampires?"
Sookie shrugged "They'd have some form of safety thing"
"Or, we hope they do..."
We all climbed off the plane after landing in Dallas and went to sign for the coffins. It was weird, having to sign for them, it's not like they needed help getting out, they could always break the roofs.
Godric climbed out mumbling something about being a two thousand year old vampire and still having to travel like an animal.
We all piled into a taxi and told them the address of the light locked hotel. The taxi driver eyed us suspiciously but I ignored them. Bill and Godric however did not like the way the man looked down at Sookie and I, for having visible marks.
I heard him mumble under his breath a few times that we were sluts for sleeping with vampires. So, as we parked the car, I took the money from Godric and leant over the seat as I handed it to him. "Did you know that vampire sex is supposed to be the best in the world, because of their stamina" I said, Sookie laughed at his expression "I wouldn't know, I've only slept with that man there. So next time you call us sluts, loud enough for us to hear, make sure you actually know that we are sluts."
He stared after me as I marched into the hotel, smiling triumphantly.
"Dani, why must you be so... confrontational?" Godric asked, putting his arm around me "He was only whispering"
"You didn't like what he was saying either" I defended myself "And besides, I'm just having fun, it's not like I'm going to see that man ever again."
Sookie and Bill were already getting our rooms, so we waited. While we waited however, we began to get lots of weird looks.
Eventually, one man came up. "Are you Danielle Newlin?" They asked.
"Uh... yeah?" I said, worried about why they know me and what they wanted.
The man smiled "We've heard rumours about you. Is it true? Are you actually fighting your father for peace between vampires and humans?"
I looked at Godric, unsure of how to answer this.
"Yes, yes she is. If you want to find out more, tune into channel 7 tomorrow evening at about 8 for her interview"
The man nodded eagerly "Thankyou" Then rushed off.
"Weird... do you think I'm going to become famous?" I asked.
Godric shrugged "Maybe"
"Oh God, I hope not"
Bill laughed as he came up behind me and handed Godric a key "We got two rooms that are connected by a shared living area. Thought it might be easier to talk about what's happening"
"Awesome. But when ever where in the shared room, Sookie, clothes on" I said, walking towards the elevators.
She sighed "Fine. But I wanted to see Godric's tattoos"
Godric frowned as Bill looked worried. "Why do you want to see his tattoos so badly?" Bill asked.
"I don't know. I just wonder what's under the clothes" She mused, pulling at Godric's clothes a bit.
I slapped her hand "Mine" I scolded, moving out of the way for the old women and man to come inside, once they were in as well, the door's closed and we moved upwards.
"Don't worry Sookie, I'll give you a strip show later" Godric joked.
Bill looked terrified.
"Don't worry Billy" I said, using a name I learnt he hated "I'll strip for you. Hey! We can all strip!"
"Right now?" Godric asked, pulling at the bottom of my top.
"Sure" I said, laughing at Sookie as she unzipped her jacket.
But the old couple turned around and frowned at us all.
We all stopped our joking and looked at them. "We are joking" Bill reassured them.
"Oh come on! I'm sure you'd join us. Why don't we all do it? Do you folks want to join too?" I asked, clapping "We could all go to a nudist beach! Oh how much fun would that be?"
The old women gasped "My dear, what is wrong with you?"
I stopped clapping and stared "Huh? Why is something wrong with me?"
"In my day, young ladies had a little more respect"
I shrugged "And in his day" I said, pointing to Godric "Ladies walked around naked and at the age of 13 had millions of kids"
"I highly doubt that, he looks no older than 18" The man said, looking Godric up and down.
"That's because I was turned into a vampire at the age of 17" Godric explained "But I am over 2000Years old"
The elevator dinged and the couple quickly left.
Once the doors closed, we all burst into laughter, even Bill. When we all had calmed down and gotten out at our floor, I managed to say "Do we undress now?" which began the laughing once more.
It had been a good night.
The sun was almost up now, but because we were in the light tight rooms, the vampires didn't have to go to bed right away, but they would need to soon, or else they get sick.
At about 5am we all went into our rooms and I cuddled up with Godric in bed, this time he was only in his boxers, rather than his normal white pants. He likes to wear white. I don't know why.
"See you tonight" I mumbled, reaching for my phone to set an alarm for myself. "Sorry if it wakes you, but I have to get up at about 12 or 1 to research some stuff."
He grunted which I assume meant 'that's okay'
Once the alarm was set, I cuddled into his side and kissed his cheek. "Night honey" I whispered.
He moved over and wrapped both his arms around me "Goodnight" he murmured against my head.
The alarm woke me up but I couldn't reach it to turn off. Godric had pulled me right against him, his arms like straps and one of his legs was even around me.
"Godric" I whispered, "I need to get up" I said a bit louder.
He mumbled something unintelligent but only tightened his grip. "Godric, come on!" I said louder now.
So, I did what I had to do. I ran my finger down his back and then continued until I squeezed his butt, he shivered.
"Wha!" he gasped.
"I need to get up" I said, patting his cheek to get him calm.
He nodded and let me go, but before he did he reached in and kissed me. "Muv you" He mumbled, but his face was in the pillow.
Sookie was up and watching TV when I came into the shared room. I got some cereal before lying on the opposite couch. "Morning" I mumbled then glanced at the clock "Well, afternoon"
She smiled at me, sipping her drink. "Sleep well?"
I nodded through the mouthful of food.
"So... Interview today, nervous?" Sookie asked me.
"Well, I wasn't, until now! What do you think they're going to ask me? It's supposed to be like a sort of, spontaneous on the spot thing. But Newlin is such the preparer that I know he'll automatically know what to say."
"Don't worry so much, Bill and I will be offstage for you, and you'll be sitting next to Godric."
"Yeah, I know, it's just... I'm only 16... They won't take me seriously"
Sookie smiled "Maybe... Maybe not... We'll just have to see" She mused.
"Tonight, we will be joined live by Danielle Newlin, Godric the vampire and Steve and Sara Newlin. Yes, the three Newlin's are related, but no they are not all on the same side. Danielle, or rather, Dani as she likes to be called, is on the vampire's side. In fact, she is running the vampire's side. It's a big contrast to Steve and Sara's wishes, that vampire's are evil. Tonight we shall see this battle, hopefully a peaceful discussion, between the two parties and also, inform you, the public, as to what is going on"
I was waiting off stage, for the lady news reporter, I think her name was Julie, Jamie, or Jodi... something with a J. I was too nervous to pay any attention. I had just finished the hair and makeup, it was weird, getting done up, I barely do that. As I waited, Godric was being forced into this suit, well, not forced, but going to change into it reluctantly.
I could see my former parents, they were across the room. They were looking at me, I knew that. But I refused to look at them once.
Bill and Sookie were sitting in the watching room, which was a room off this big studio type one I was in at the moment. There was lots of camera's and light equipment everywhere. It was very intimidating; I made sure not to touch anything.
Once Godric and I were deemed ready, wished good luck and given a quick drink of water, well, water for me, Godric looked on amused. Then, right when were about to go on, nerves hit and I bailed, running to the bathroom squealing: "I need to pee" to the people who went to stop me.
I did my business and then washed my hands, staring at the girl in the mirror. She didn't look or feel confident, although, she needed to.
"Come on Danielle" I said to myself, using my full name to try and add emphasis "you can do this. You can stand up to the two people who basically tortured you with their stupid faith and possessiveness. You can do this, for the people who trust you, Sookie, Bill, Eric and Godric"
I checked my watch, 2 minutes until go time. So I left the bathroom and sat down in my seat in my seat next to Godric with as much grace as I could manage.
I knew Steve and Sara were watching me with a satisfactory grin, that I had already made a fool of myself. I refused myself to glance at them, not yet.
"You okay?" Godric whispered, covering the mike that had been clipped to his collar.
I nodded, and then turned to look at him, blocking the faces of the Newlin's whom were sitting across the coffee table. "I'm sorry" I whispered into his ear "For running."
He shook his head and kissed my ear and then whispered "No need to say sorry"
"You guys ready? Where starting in 20seconds" The lady said, whom I now remember to be called Joyce. I knew it was a J!
I nodded.
Godric smiled at her.
"Yes Ma'm, let's get this show on the road" Steve said happily, glancing at me. "I'm so happy you brought this all together Danielle. But you, my dear daughter, will be sorry"
I frowned and leant over Godric "Don't you dare call me that. I am not your daughter!" I sneered angrily.
Godric placed a hand on my shoulder, pushing me back. "Not here" he whispered.
Sarah laughed "See that, how obedient she is to him. It's like how she was with us; you watch out vampire, she will turn on you. People don't change... she won't change"
I pushed away his hand and stood "I didn't change! I was just never myself around you; you wouldn't know me from one of your little followers!"
"Ah, it's on in 5seconds" Joyce interrupted.
Sarah and Steve plastered there; we are so happy smile on. I sat back down and Godric took my hand in his. "It'll be okay" He whispered to me, squeezing my hand.
I nodded before pushing my hair behind my shoulders and then smiling, using the fake Newlin smile that I had mastered in my time with them... I can do this.
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