I cant make any promises, but I will try to complete this story. Sorry for being away so long

Come to me Rezhal

I feel so much pain coursing through nonexistent veins while my lungs plead for a breath I should not need. Why can't I see? Fuck! What is that damn nagging in the back of my head. "What do you want with me" I shout.

I can give you back your life

All you need to do is bring me Godric

Air suctions down my throat. The Icy pain hurts more than the relief it gave. The extra voice is no help instead her crooning tone a stabbing throb in my mind.

I can make the pain go away

Bring me Godric. Bring me Death.

You took away a life that should have been mine.

Help me help you

"How very nice of you" I sarcastically say. I am focusing myself of something beyond myself. Aries. My beautiful baby. He must miss me. I need to get back to him as soon as I can.

You won't be able to escape on your own

Allow me

The pain begins to subside the more I think about Aries so I move to my brothers, my other animals, Godric. Yes Godric. I hope I didn't injure him. No matter how angry I was I should not have attacked him. I just lost complete control over myself. This voice sounds familiar.

Yes, Remmy you know me so let me help

No! This voice, it's the one that kept egging me on for revenge. I remember! The darkness beings to clear. The pain eases up on its own. In front of me is the same thing that attacked Felix and I prior. I can hear somebody calling me. My body begins to naturally follow the call.

DON'T IGNORE ME

Godric

A full moon graces the night. "Godric you cannot just sit and wait for her to come back" Eric sets a few bottles of Tru Blood on a side table. Worrying over his suicidal maker. "We do not know what kind of spirit creature she is. She may be gone for good".

"She is not, I can still see her form even if you cannot." Godric sighs "Stop worrying child. I am alright". Rezhal's body but an outline to his eyes.

"How can you ask me to stop when…you may choose to meet the sun any morning when I have my back turned?"

"She has made me see a different way"

"How so?"

"She told me you were in danger"

With a huff Eric gives him an incredulous look "Danger? You must be kidding me. Her telling you I was in trouble stopped you."

Godric gave him a warm smile, one that had not been made in quite some time. A true fatherly look. "Yes, even though later she told me it was a lie" Eric rolled his eyes say no shit under his breath. Godric laughed "No shit indeed. But, that made me realize that even though I found no more value in my existence I would do anything in my power to keep you safe. I would regret not protecting my family from any dangers that may come your way. As I should have with the bombing". Eric kneeled and Godric placed a hand on his cheek" pursing his lips, "How could I ask of you to leave me to die when I would not do that for you". "It is my duty as your maker. I'm sorry".

Eric smiled, but soon enough a smirk showed itself "There is no one that can take me on". A ring broke his caveman boasting. After the call Eric, with a pleading look said, "Come with me to Fangtasia".

'So that you may keep an eye on me?" Godric silenced him with a hand before Eric explained himself. "I will in due time. I promise" For Eric that was enough reassurance "Let me know if you figure out what she is? She intrigues me." Eric nodded then sped away.

Godric changed clothing awaiting a visitor. Isabel did not take long to appear by his side. Her raven hair lay in one large French braid from forehead down to her shoulder blades. Godric already had the door mahogany door open for her, "Sheriff, you had matters you wished to discuss?" she respectfully bowed. Gesturing for her to enter, he nooded.

"Isabel. The Authority believes this" He waved his hand around after closing the door "to be a product of my failure".

Isabel stopped midway into the room. She spun to look Godric in the eye with guilt encompassing hers. "It is my fault. I apologize. My…my human was who betrayed me, betrayed you, betrayed all of us" blood escaped her tear ducts.

"Isabel" Godric touched her cheek "This is not your fault. Not your burden to bear for it was up to me to keep you all safe from any harm as your sheriff. I am the one in the wrong"

"What is it The Authority has asked of you?" Isabel grasped his hand tightly. Touching his hand to her forehead, "I will take the consequence. It was me who brought danger to our nest and I want to mend my mistakes. Allow me to prove myself once more." She kneeled.

"That did not ask much of me" Godric gave her a bitter-sweet smile "You have done much for me. Your place by my side has been earned many times over." He lifted her face back to eye level "Many times over I wished you were my progeny. Few have gained my respect like you have." Isabel began crying once more finding only truth in his words. Her heart squeezed at the fatherly love he sent her way. "I have one last request I want fulfilled".

Questioning the meaning behind those words…one last request? Isabel dried her eyes. "Anything for you sheriff".

"Take over as sheriff" Godric's voice an absolute having no room for debate. Isabel's eyes widened to almost impossible widths.

Taken back by the request she shook her head in disbelief, "I cannot"

"You can" a tone filled with so much pride. He knew Isabel could do this and would not want any other to take over his place. Isabel understands how to rule with respect instead of fear and will take humans into consideration like no other will.

Pleading,"I do not know what to do" she was at a point were she was most definitely not too proud to beg.

"Learn" he reassured.

"You're our sheriff"

"No longer, for you will take that place"

"Where will you go?"

"My child has asked me to visit him. I'm sure his home can become mine as well"

"We need you"

"No, a strong leader is needed"

"You are strong"

"I am weak"

"I need you" she practically sobbed trying to say anything that would change his mind.

Godric almost shed a tear at the sight before him. Isabel acted as if she were nothing more than a baby who needed her maker for survival. "You have your own history to make. I will help you in the transition to the best of my ability, but this is something I need to do."

"How much longer…." Will you stay.

"I have yet to decide" Bringing her to her feet, Godric got a wet cloth and wiped her tears. She encased him into a deathly tight hug. This made a him chuckle "You cling to me as if I am life itself".

"Oh Godric, you mean the world to me. Without you I would have died many times. To me you are life." Isabel whispered.

Planting a kiss upon her forehead he murmured back "even though you are not my progeny I do consider you as my child. Feel free to ask if there is ever anything you need. Morning is almost here"

Isabel squeezed just a little bit tighter, "I know, but if I let go I fear you might disappear". With a sigh she released him, "There is no way I can get you" Godric shook his head and with a sad smile left. Stripping himself he leaned against the bed's headboard besides Rezhal's empty shell contemplating the night before sleep took him.

Grassy mounds danced in the wind "And only a few nights ago you were willing to give up bonds like this…" Rezhal stood before him. Head cocked to the side "The grass does seem greener on the other side until it is revealed for what it really is".