We'll Meet Again in Death
Chapter 11: Bloody Night Ball
My nerves grew tense as we neared Fangtasia. I wasn't sure what to expect of the people there. Would they react in a good or bad way to Eric showing up escorted a human?
Eric kissed my cheek softly sensing that I was nervous.
"Don't worry my lover. Everything is going to work out great I promise you that." He held my hand and I laid my head on his shoulder.
"What do you think will happen when everyone finds out about our engagement?"
"I think they will respect the person their sheriff picked for his wife. After all we are already married in vampire law."
"What about the fellowship. They'll have a hard time accepting a vampire and human wedding if the law will even allow it." I frowned and Eric pulled my face up to his.
"You don't need to worry about them. I will take care of any problems."
The rest of the ride I enjoyed leaning up against Eric and relaxing for a change. I rarely got to stop on a day to day basis anymore.
Being a single parent had been proving to be extremely difficult. I hadn't realized how hard it had been to gran raising Jason and I.
Hunter was a blessing but definitely took a lot of effort to take care of. It was all worth it in the end of course knowing that he loved and depended on me.
We arrived at Fangtasia to a crowd lined up at the door. I think more people were there than I had ever seen in one night.
We parked in the back and entered the employees entrance. The hallways had been lined with small lights and glitter.
I took a deep breath and held it as we walked out into the bar. Of course the whole crowd turned to look at both of us.
Eric waved to the crowd and they all cheered for us. Some crashed their drinks together and said a few things amongst themselves.
I realized as we sat down in Eric usual 'throne' I was still holding my breath. I let it out and sighed.
"Wasn't as bad as you thought it would be was it?" Eric chuckled next to me.
I examined the many people around the bar. I saw a some people dressed up as Cinderella, Prince Charming, Mermaids, Sleeping Beauty and much more fantasy characters.
"Was there a theme to this ball?" I asked Eric as he scanned the room.
"Yes. Everyone was to dress up as their favorite fantasy or sci-fi character." He pointed out a guy that had dressed up like he was from star trek and another dressed as a jedi.
"I guess some got a little creative then." I laughed and started to relax. I'm sure Eric was a help there.
We watched the people dance and listened to the music. Can you feel the Love Tonight By Elton John came on overhead and I leaned into Eric to enjoy the song.
There's a calm surrender
To
the rush of day
When the heat of the rolling world
Can be
turned away
An enchanted moment
And it sees me through
It's
enough for this restless warrior
Just to be with you
And can you feel the love
tonight?
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed
wanderer
That we got this far
And can you feel the love
tonight
How it's laid to rest?
It's enough to make kings and
vagabonds
Believe the very best
There's a time for ev'ryone
If
they only learn
That the twisting kaleidoscope
Moves us all in
turn
There's a rhyme and reason
To the wild outdoors
When
the heart of this star-crossed voyager
Beats in time with yours
And can you feel the love
tonight?
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed
wanderer
That we got this far
And can you feel the love
tonight
How it's laid to rest?
It's enough to make kings and
vagabonds
Believe the very best
There's a time for ev'ryone
If
they only learn
That the twisting kaleidoscope
Moves us all in
turn
There's a rhyme and reason
To the wild outdoors
When
the heart of this star-crossed voyager
Beats in time with yours
It's enough to make kings and
vagabonds
Believe the very best
"Wow Eric you've picked out some perfect music for the night. Look at everyone." I pointed to how everyone was paired up together dancing and laughing and smiling.
"Don't blame me for the corny music it was all Pam's doing." He grinned widely as Pam glared at him from the middle of the dance floor.
Pam had found a man that looked like he was in his early twenties or late teens and was dancing him around the bar.
I smiled and waved at Pam and she blew me a kiss. Eric jokingly bared his teeth at her and she stuck her tongue out at him.
"Love I think it is our turn to take the floor." My heartbeat sped up as he grabbed my hand and led me to the dance floor.
"Eric I'm not much of a dancer you know that. Everyone is watching us." I blushed as all eyes were really on us and everyone had stopped dancing. The music paused momentarily.
"Just follow me and I'll take us to another world. Don't think about the people watching. This will be great practice for our wedding." He whispered in my ear.
The music picked up with the song of the night. Beauty and the Beast by Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson.
Now I knew why he had wanted to dance. It went along perfect with our outfits for the night. I sighed and took my place in his arms.
Tale as old as time Just a little change Ever just the same Ever just the same Tale as old as time Certain as the sun Tale as old as time
True
as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody
bends
Unexpectedly
Small, to say
the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty
and the Beast
Ever a surprise
Ever as
before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Whoa,
whoa, oh, whoa-oh
Ever a surprise
Ever
as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh, oh,
oh
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet
and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were
wrong
(Certain as the sun)
Rising in
the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and
the Beast
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty
and the Beast
As the song ended there were cheers from everyone in the crowd. Hooting and Hollaring everyone joined us back on the dance floor as the next song started to play.
I continued to dance along with Eric letting myself enjoy the moment and soak up all of the cheery feelings of everyone around us.
Something made me pause though. It is awfully cheery in here. Nothing seemed to be out of place everything was absolutely peaceful.
"Eric is there a spell on Fangtasia?" I listened into a few people's heads and confirmed that something was definently up. They were all thinking the same happy thought.
"I might have asked a few favors from a few good witches to make the night absolutely perfect." He winked at me and pulled me closer.
"Did Amelia help with this?" Eric snickered but didn't answer. I took that as a yes.
I decided to ignore the creepy feeling of the happiness around me and enjoyed the romantic night Eric had gone through so much to give to me.
Everyone started to calming file out of the bar around four in the morning and I sighed with relief that I could finally look forward to a night with my Viking and a comfortable bed to lay in.
I fell asleep on the ride home and awoke as Eric was carrying me in the house. He smiled down at me and kissed my forehead.
Alcide was laying on the couch watching some cartoon on the TV and Hunter was passed out in the love seat.
"Alcide! I'm sorry I didn't get to say hi to you earlier when you got here. How have you been? Are things going well with the pack?" Alcide yawned and smiled up at me.
"I've been great. It's different being the pack leader but I'm starting to like it. I'm actually married now. It was a very small ceremony and it was mainly to uphold some of the pack's laws."
"I married a young were name Noami. She came to us a few months ago. She'd been in hiding until we all came out to the public. I really think I'm getting use to being a married man." He winked at me and jumped of the couch.
"Speaking of my wife I really need to get home to her. It was great getting to spend some time with little Hunter. He is a very unique and fun little boy. If you need me again feel free to call on me." Alcide hugged me tight and nodded at Eric before heading out the door.
"Are the weres on a good note with vampires now?" I looked up to Eric to find that he was starring intently at Hunter.
"Yes I guess you could say our relations have been a lot stronger now that the Fellowship is against all of us. We are strong to band as one against them." He continued to look at Hunter with a look in his eyes I did not recognize.
We stood in silence as I attempted to read Eric's face.
"He reminds me of my own son. In my past life. He use to always stay up and wait for me to come home. I would carry him up to his room and kiss him good night. It was our daily routine."
Eric walked over to Hunter and gently picked him up trying hard not to wake him.
"I know this is not easy for you Eric. You haven't been around children for a very long time. I don't want to make you uncomfortable. We can stay in Bon Temps if we need to." I stopped as Eric glared at me.
"No I need to get over my past and envelope my future. You two are my future and I want nothing else than to have you in my house with me."
He gently laid Hunter in his bed and tucked him in. I was surprised when he laid a kiss on Hunter's forehead and took in a deep breath of his scent.
Hunter stirred awake for a few seconds.
"I love you mommy and daddy." He sleepily looked up at us and then fell back to sleep.
Eric froze there standing above him and didn't move. Blood started to slowly drip down his face and he looked to me.
"This was meant to be Sookie."
A/N: Okay I hope I'm not giving you too much romance junk. I'll spice it up next chapter I promise. That was just too much fun and I couldn't ruin it just yet. Hope you enjoyed. Please leave a review it is MUCH appreciated. Motivation is the key to success and only you can make that possible.