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Eric returned a few minutes later. Felipe then wrapped his knuckles on a table to get attention.

"Everything is in order. We shall set out. Witches, please begin as soon as we leave the building. You will not be disturbed. Afterwards, hang out here and you will be rewarded for your efforts when I return." Octavia ran towards me as soon as he finished. She gave me a hug and wished me luck. I said the same to her and followed Eric out of Fangtasia. Bill, Bob, Pam, Eric, and I walked over to Pam's car. It was a small conservative car, but we all managed to fit. I was squished in the middle between Eric and Bill. Two big men, one of which is a huge Viking, doesn't leave much room. Thankfully I was use to being close to each of them, though I must admit the thought of being close to both made my heart speed up a bit with nerves. We headed to Bon Temps with a stream of cars behind us. Bob did a quick test to make sure his communication with the other witches was working properly and he told us all that things were working perfectly.

The ride passed quickly and soon we were pulling up to Bill's house. I didn't remember that this was agreed upon, but it made sense. And since everyone was following us, we were all gathered in Bill's yard within moments. Felipe came to stand by my little group with another vampire that I didn't recognize. Since we were waiting on Bob to give us the go ahead I decided to break the silence.

"How is Victor?" Felipe looked at me with amusement.

"He is healing very well. He was saddened by the lose of Sandy, as was I. She was a very good area representative. He decided to stay in his area tonight though. I do believe he is a bit frightened by you." He laughed at this. I blushed.

"That is silly. I am glad he is better though." I couldn't blame him for staying away, but I didn't like another vampire being wary of me. Because of Pam's teasing, the Fangtasia bar tender Felicia was already scared of me. Vampires being scared of a human was stupid, and I didn't like it being directed at me. Felipe just nodded and chuckled. Before we could waste any more time, Bob started speaking.

"The spell to hinder the Weres' noses is in effect. The wards are off of the house as well. They are having a bit of a problem with breaking the spell that has a hold on the others though. They don't think it will work on everyone. Octavia says that some have too much hate in them to snap them out of it. It seems like the ones who love Sookie the most are the ones that are coming out of the spell. There are only a few left that aren't awakening from it, but our witches don't have enough strength to concentrate any more energy on those few. I'm sorry Sookie." Tears started swelling in my eyes. That wasn't good to hear. I wondered who were the ones that didn't love me enough and had too much hate. I hoped and sent out a silent prayer that they would break out of it soon. I loved everyone in that house except for the Weres I didn't know. This is selfish of me, but I did hope that they were the only ones not taken out of the spell. Felipe spoke up then.

"Let us go." Everyone began to head for my house then and, thanks to Eric, so did I. I think I was partially paralysed with fear. While we were moving I quickly snapped to my senses and sent out a call to Hunter.

Hunter, I am coming with friends. Don't do anything differently, and don't be scared. I will be there with you in just a minute. Are you still okay? I hoped he could hear me.

I'm okay Aunt Sookie. People here aren't acting as strange anymore. It was weird, it just happened. Wow, he was good.

Yes, I know. I got help. I have to go now. I will see you in just a few seconds. Remember, don't be scared and stay where you are. I'm coming straight to you. I shut off our communication then so I could concentrate on moving my legs.

We had the house circled in no time. Everyone was in place and Bob made a motion to Felipe that the witches had done everything they could and gave the go ahead. Felipe nodded and motioned to Eric. I was whisked into his arms and before I could even blink we were inside my door.

"Everyone can come in!" I yelled at the top of my lungs. I barely caught a glance at the shocked faces of some of the Weres and Sam before I was being let back onto my feet next to Bob upstairs. Pam had already started searching the upstairs rooms and I saw Hunter looking at me and smiling. I ran to him and bent down to hug him.

"Are you okay? I told you I'd come for you." I was so happy to see him that my heart swelled.

"I knew you would come Aunt Sookie. I'm fine. Daddy isn't' okay though. Memories of my mommy are making him mad at you and he is still all jumbled." My mouth dropped open. This was one of the things I was afraid of.

"I'm sorry Hunter. We can only hope right now that he will snap out of it." Hunter nodded and sank into my arms.

I picked him up and moved behind Eric. Eric was standing watch at the door. I saw him quickly glance at Hunter snuggled in my arms and he smiled before he turned back to his watch duty. I know it was silly-Hunter was so grown up in so many ways- but I bounced the boy like a baby and cooed to him that everything would be alright. I prayed that I was telling the truth. Downstairs all you could hear was yelling. Some of the yelling sounded like pleading, while others sounded like war cries. It didn't last very long. After maybe 3 minutes, everything was quiet. That scared me more than anything. I was nervous to see the outcome. Pam came behind me and patted my shoulder.

"It's all over, I think we can go down now." I nodded and followed Eric down the stairs. Eric hadn't said anything and I could feel that something was bothering him. He was still on guard too. We went down the stairs very slowly and cautiously. My mind was completely blank and then Hunter started crying.

"What's wrong sweetie?" I shouldn't have asked though because I saw in his mind what it was the moment it came out of my mouth. I looked over into the kitchen and saw it myself. Remy was dead on my kitchen floor! Tears started pouring from my eyes.

"Baby, I'm so sorry! I didn't want this to happen! It wasn't suppose to be like this!" I couldn't think of anything else to say so I just cooed nonsense into his ears, pulled his head into my neck, and shielded his head with my hand while I looked around at the rest of the damages.

I looked into the living room. Three Weres were lying on the ground dead. Alcide was sitting on the couch with his head down. I hoped he wouldn't be mad at me for this. The rest of his Weres' along with Sam and Amelia were in the living room too. They all looked confused and disoriented. I looked into the kitchen again, skipping past Remy so that I wouldn't have that image in my head for Hunter's sake. I scanned the room and saw Mr. Cataliades hugging Diantha. He was not hurt at all I noticed with relief. I then turned my head to the hallway. No one. I didn't see my brother anywhere. I heard moaning coming from my bedroom then. I rushed in that direction and Bill blocked my path in the hallway.

"No Sookie. Stay out here." I looked at him and my look said it all. If he didn't get out of my way, I was going to hold it against him forever! He hung his head and stood aside. I got to the bedroom door and looked inside.

My brother was lying on my floor bleeding profusely. I ran to his side and bent down, never letting go of Hunter. I placed one of my hands on his forehead.

"Jason, what did you do?" He let out another moan and then opened his eyes. When he saw me his expression changed to pure hatred!

"Don't touch me! I hate you! You've killed me! I'm your brother damn it! You were never good though. You were always crazy and everyone always loved you more. But not Dermont! No, he told me that what Niall said about our parents was a lie and that you told him to say it so that I wouldn't talk to him. You tried to take the one person away who loved me more! You are a crazy bitch!" My mouth was hanging open. Before I could deny any of it or even make a sound I was picked up and rushed out of the room. I could hear him though.

"Don't take that bitch away from me! I'll kill her if it is the last thing I do!" I could tell that he was struggling to get up and fight me. I heard someone else then. I think it sounded like Felipe.

"No. Saying that will be the last thing you ever do." I could feel Jason's awareness slip away then and I knew that my brother was dead. I looked around me. Bill was to one side and Eric was holding me back. I couldn't stand on my legs any longer. Still clutching the crying Hunter to me, I started falling to the floor. Eric stopped me right before I crashed on the ground. He picked me and Hunter up and carried us to my front porch swing. He placed me in it and sat down beside me. Bill came to sit on my other side.

I was in complete shock. I couldn't think of anything but what my brother had said. I looked out at my yard completely numb. Vampires were everywhere talking. Some of them looked disappointed while others looked like they had a good time. My two vampires and I sat rocking silently while Hunter still cried in my arms. Listening to the boy snapped me out of my own pain. I ran my fingers through his short hair and whispered to him.

"Hunter, I love you. I'm so sorry, but you will be okay. I wish that things had turned out differently but I want you to know that I will take care of you. I will keep you safe no matter what. That is if you can ever forgive me." I prayed that he could. He was the last bit of my family left. We were the only two and I couldn't stand loosing him. His crying slowed down. He sniffled and looked into my eyes.

"I know Aunt Sookie. He hit first. He shouldn't have done that. I love you Aunt Sookie." I started crying. I kissed him on the cheek and rocked him again.

"I love you too." I whispered.

We sat silently for a few more moments and then Pam came out of the house. She was a bit flushed and I didn't want to think about why.

"Dermont and Sandra were killed. Dermont put up a good fight, but one of Felipe's men and I took him down. Sandra was easier, Felipe took care of her himself. I explained what happened to everyone left in the house. They didn't even know why they were there. They couldn't remember a thing. Sookie, Sam is asking to see you, as is Amelia. Looks like that Bob is quite taken with her though. He keeps hugging her and so I think he will keep her mind off of you." I nodded. I didn't know what else to do. I was a bit surprised that Bob was hugging Amelia, but I would come back to that later. I couldn't handle anything right now. Bill stood up then.

"Tell them she will speak with them tomorrow. I think Eric and I should take Sookie and the boy to my house for the night. I have a place for you to sleep tomorrow Eric and Sookie, you are familiar in the house. You are both welcome there." I barely understood what he said but Eric spoke up for me.

"Thank you Bill. I think he is right my lover. I will send someone to get anything you and the boy need. Tomorrow night you can talk to people. Tonight I think we should spend at Bill's and during the day I would like for you and the boy to stay at Bill's while we sleep, just to make sure everything is okay." I nodded and Eric turned to speak to Pam. I figured he was telling her to find someone to run our errands and to let Felipe know we were leaving.

When he came back, I stood up from the swing and followed Bill and Eric to Bill's house. The walk was refreshing and it helped me gain my strength back. There were a few times however where I wobbled and either my love, or my ex love, was there to help me keep my balance.

Once we were at Bill's house, I immediately went to his bedroom-the one we use to share when we were dating. I didn't care if he minded or not. I had one goal in mind. Hunter had fallen asleep on our walk and I laid him in the big bed. I covered him up and then went back down stairs to my waiting vampires.

"Thank you. Both of you." I said and I meant it. My emotions were on overdrive, but I was very grateful that they were there for me.

"You're welcome. Feel free to take a bath or shower. Do you know what you will need tomorrow?" I looked Bill in the eyes. His were full of concern. I shook my head sadly. I had no idea what I would need. I had only babysat before, but I hardly knew Hunter. I didn't know what he liked or disliked.

"I'm not sure. Some toys I guess, and some clothes? I just don't know." Eric came to my side then and kissed the top of my head. Bill was still holding my eye contact and he spoke.

"I will go look at your house quickly. I'm sure his father brought some things. Do you mind me raiding your refrigerator while I'm there for the both of you? I will only be a minute. Make yourself at home." I smiled at him in thanks. Bill was an amazing man. I wished I could love him like he loved me. He smiled a rare smile at me and then took off towards my house.

I stared after him until I felt Eric's arms wrap around my body. I turned towards him and looked up into his eyes. I loved him so much. He smiled at me and I burst into tears! I could let my guard down with him. I felt safe and loved. He pulled me up and cradled me into his arms. He walked us to the bathroom and started the tub. Once it was filled, he undressed me. He surprised me then, by placing me into the tub without getting in himself. He washed me gently and when he was finished he lifted me out and towel dried me. He kissed my cheek and then left, leaving me there. Before I could get cold or upset however, he was back with a shirt of Bill's.

"Now I hate putting you in his clothes, but I think he has redeemed himself enough. I think he knows that you are mine now." I smiled at him as he slipped the shirt over my head.

"Eric, I am yours, but we need to talk again. I'm going to adopt Hunter. I'm not sure how to do it, but since I am his kin it shouldn't be too hard. You'll have to give me a story on what happened to Remy. I'd like to do it as soon as possible. What about us?" Eric smiled at me and pulled me into a hug.

"Shhh my lover. Felipe will make the excuses on the deaths. That is why he is so good at being king. After that, don't worry you will have no problems adopting Hunter. We will talk more about it if you want to, but not tonight. You should go to sleep. The sun will be up soon and I will be here and with you as soon as the sun goes down. I love you Sookie, nothing will change that." My heart leaped at his words. I nodded while I yawned. He was right, I needed sleep. Eric chuckled at me and carried me up to Bill's room with Hunter. Before he laid me in the bed next to the sleeping boy, Eric gave him a long look and whispered to me.

"He really is a cute child. He has your eyes." I had no words for that but I let my love and thanks for what he said flow through our bond.

"Goodnight my Eric."

"Goodnight my Sookie, my lover." With that he placed me down and I was asleep by the time my head hit the pillow.