AN Sorry I haven't updated sooner peolpe. and I'm sorry for all the mistakes too. I'm very tired and sleep deprived.
When I said I was going to fast forward I didn't mean going straight to where Jane's 30. That would make us miss out on a lot.
After long night of being on duty Jane drove to Maura's house. She got out of the car and walked to the front door. She had almost reached the handle when the door opened, revealing Maura's butler, Rufus.
"Miss Jane, what a pleasant surprise!" He invited her in.
Jane looked at him with a frown. "I come here almost every day…Anyway, where's Maura?"
"I'm terribly sorry, but she's on a meeting. She had an urgent business to take care of."
Jane's face fell. "Oh…"
"She'll be back shortly, though. Will you wait for her?"
"Yeah, of course."
"Very well. Follow me, please. I'll lead you to parlor."
"It's okay, Rufus. After three years I think I know my way around."
"As you wish." He nodded as Jane walked away to lay down on the couch for a nap before Maura's arrival. When she got there the door opened and Rufus appeared again. "Jeez, how do you do that? I do carry a gun, you know."
Rufus gave her a disapproving look, "I hope you're not planning to use it here. Madame Maura wouldn't appreciate holes in the furniture or walls, not to mention broken windows." Then his self-satisfied expression returned again. "I merely wanted to ask if you would like to have breakfast. Since you are wearing your uniform you must have been on duty, therefore I assumed you would be hungry."
"Oh, thanks, I'd really like some pancakes." She went in the room and set on the sofa, laying her feet on the coffee table in front.
"If you'd let me, may I suggest more fulfilling meal? I'm sure you've only had those doughnuts and, as you may know, they are not very healthy."
Jane let out a long sigh. Of course Maura had to control her eating habits even when she was not around. For someone who never ate she knew awfully lot about food. "Alright, can I have fried eggs, please?"
"Of course. Would you like it with bacon or sausage or maybe with turkey patties, or ham…"
"Bacon, I'd like bacon."
"I'll bring salad too. What about drinks? Would you like coffee, tea, milk?"
"Definitely coffee."
"Black, latte or…?"
"Just black coffee!" Jane groaned and rolled her eyes. She heard someone laugh behind her when Rufus nodded and left. Jane's eyes lit up when she turned around and saw Maura leaning against the door frame. "Hey you're back!" She smiled brightly.
Maura mirrored her expression as she walked to the couch. "I'm back. And you look exhausted. Why don't you go to your bedroom and sleep for a few hours?"
"I will. I just wanted to see you first. Where were you?"
Jane didn't notice a shadow of sadness crossing Maura's face for a second. "Let's talk about that later. How was your night?"
"Pretty boring. Spent the whole night patrolling in the streets." She layed down, her head in Maura's lap and closed eyes. "Oh and a cop from other division asked me out yesterday." Jane felt Maura tense and fingers running through her hair froze.
"Who?"
"You aren't going to send Amelia to scare him to death, are you?" Jane looked up at Maura with a raised eyebrow.
"Of course not. I'd send her if I wanted him dead. What did you tell him?"
Ordinarily very calm and composed Maura turned into a most feisty and possessive woman Jane had ever known when there was jealousy involved and she found it very amusing. "About what?"
"About date Jane…" Maura knew Jane would never go out with anyone else, but still couldn't help feeling angry whenever someone made move on her. Jane belonged to her, just like she belonged to Jane and Maura wished that the whole would knew about it. She couldn't really blame them, though. With each passing day Jane became more beautiful.
"Oh that," Jane watched Maura's growing uneasiness for a minute and said "That's what you get for laughing at me earlier." She made a face at Maura who slapped her arm and laughed. "I told him that I'm already in a relationship with the most beautiful woman." Jane gave her the sweetest smile she could manage.
"Wait. Did it occur to you that probably everyone at work will think you are homosexual?"
"I'm not homosexual, I just happen to love you."
Maura smiled and stroked her cheek. "I know that dear, but to everyone else you are. Does it bother you?"
"Hmm, not really, no. Why would I care what some ass thinks about me, when I don't even think about them at all."
From the time Maura had discovered that her mate was a girl from a catholic family she was worried they could have problems in regards of their "unnatural" relationship. Though, she always wondered why something that manifested itself in every species of Mother Nature would be called "unnatural". She was very happy that Jane was so open-minded and fearless. "I'm so glad you think like that and please watch your language."
"Sorry mother," Brunette rolled her beautiful brown eyes.
Maura stood up and pulled Jane with her. "Come on, your breakfast should be ready."
Jane got up lazily and straightened her uniform. Maura's eyes roamed over her lanky figure longingly. Brunette caught her gaze and chuckled, "You should see your face right now."
"Don't flatter yourself; I was just admiring your uniform."
Teasing Maura had been Jane's favorite activity for the last three years. It was just too easy to get reaction from her and brunette never let an opportunity like this to pass. "Oh please, Maura. I'm sexy and we both know it." She winked at her and walked out leaving Maura red from embarrassment.
Honey blonde recovered quickly and followed her behind. "Don't be a smartass, Rizzoli."
By this time Jane had already half of beacon in her mouth and almost choked at Maura's words.
"What? I know how to swear too…"
"Dirty talk Maura? Really, are you okay? You seem kinda…"
Maura frowned and shook her head, "I'm perfectly fine. Don't talk with your mouth full, dear."
Jane smirked at her and returned to her food.
After breakfast she went to her room and slept for a few hours. When she woke up it was already afternoon. Thirty minutes later she was freshly showered (which they had installed in her bathroom) and was on her way to Maura's bedroom. Usually the woman was up all nights and slept during the day. Soon after their first meeting Jane learned that sunlight does not kill vampires. It just makes them weaker, but they still are stronger then humans. She wasn't embarrassed about going in Maura's room anymore. Though they still hadn't taken next step and still were just friends. Secretly Jane was hoping that would change soon.
She entered the room and saw Maura sitting in the middle of the bed. She smiled at brunette and motioned her to come closer. "Hey, you're awake. Come sit by me. I have something to tell you."
Even in the dark Jane could tell that Maura had been crying. Jane got on the bed and slipped behind Maura. She wrapped her arms around honey blonde's waist and pulled her in a hug. "What is it baby?"
The nickname made Maura laugh, "Funny that you're calling me baby when I'm old enough to be your great…"
"Don't go there Maura." Jane laughed too. "What did you want to talk about?"
Honey blonde sighed and leaned into Jane, closing her eyes. "Yesterday I was contacted by The Council"
"What's that?"
"The Council of Elders. I was chosen as the leader by them."
"I thought you were an Elder?"
"I am, but I'm not the only one. They contact me very rarely and I was surprised when their messenger called yesterday."
"What do they want?"
"Well, last time they contacted me was in the beginning of the great war between Vampires and Lycans."
"Who won?"
"I am offended officer Rizzoli! You don't see me hiding in abandoned buildings and underground, do you?"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. What did they want this time?"
"They…They want me to go back to Europe."
"What? You can't go back! What about me?" Jane's heart started to beat wildly and she tightened her grip on Maura's waist.
"I have to go Jane and it's better for you if you won't get involved with them. Not all vampires are fun like Amelia or Thaddeus. Far from it in fact. But I'll be back soon darling. Messenger said they want to discuss something with me."
"Can't you do that over phone or something?"
"I'm sorry dear. It doesn't work that way. If they call for me I go to them, no questions asked."
"I don't want you to go, Maura. Please, let me come with you." Jane was trying very hard to hold back tears.
"I can't do that, Jane. If you'll come with me, they'll turn you into a vampire."
"If that's your only excuse then I'm coming. I wanted to ask you that anyway."
"No, Jane. We'll have to talk about that first…You know I wouldn't leave you if I had another option." Maura squeezed her hand.
As much as Jane wanted to object she knew maura would win their argument in the end, and besides she knew Maura was right. "Yeah, I know. When are you leaving and where are you going exactly?"
"I'm leaving tonight for Romania."
"So soon." Jane sighed. "What's in Romania?"
"Maybe you've heard of Transylvania, Bran Castle?"
Jane's eyes almost fell out. "Wait, what? Did you just say you're going to Transylvania? Dracula's Castle, really?"
"Oh, you've heard." Maura was surprised. "It isn't Dracula's anymore, though."
"Of course I have. So is the story true then? You have to take me there sometime Maura."
"It's true mostly. Of course I will, but not today."
"Yeah. So what do you want to do for the rest of the day?"
"We could just stay here if you don't mind?"
"Of course we can, Maur'."
They shifted so Jane was lying on her back, one arm wrapped around Maura, whose head was resting on Jane's chest. Her other hand was placed on top of honey blonde's hand on her abs. they talked until it was time for Maura to leave for her flight. Jane went with her to the airport and watched Maura's plane take off. Jane returned to her little apartment counting minutes till Maura's return.
A little drama there, but I'll make it all better in the next chapter. I think.