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Pam was waiting outside of club as Sookie pulled up, Bill in the passenger seat. The blonde quickly parked, hopping out of the car, clad in her uniform. When she had received the urgent call from Pam at Merlotte's, she hadn't been sure what to expect. She had a brief hysterical moment in which she had thought that Serendipity and Eric had finally gone to the point of no return and he had done something stupid but, on the way, Bill quickly pushed that thought away.
"Eric is devious," Bill had said, "but not stupid. His loyalty to Godric is greater than anything and he wouldn't harm Serendipity, no matter how much she annoys him."
Bill was suddenly by Sookie's side, taking her hand in his as they approached the club and Eric's progeny.
"Finally," Pam drawled as she held open the door. "I'm afraid Eric might actually kill the bastard before we can get anything out of him."
"What happened?" Sookie asked as Pam led her and Bill to the basement.
"Apparently the man who has been sending all those vampires and werewolves after Serendipity decided to come and collect her himself, a man by the name of Finnigas Royal. Eric has been in a fit. He's been keeping this werewolf Serendipity shot a little over a week ago but he's not talking. Eric's at his end."
"Sookie is not Eric's lapdog," Bill said, taking Sookie's arm. "Let him find the Immortal by himself."
"She's not just some Immortal, Bill," Sookie argued. "This is Serendipity. She's my friend."
"Please." The two of them looked back to Pam who, for the first time since Sookie had known her, actually looked distressed. "I haven't seen him like this since Godric died the true death. If he loses Serendipity as well . . . I'm afraid of what he will do."
"Eric Northman loves himself to much to surrender himself to the sun or let someone stake him," Bill claimed.
"Yes but I think he actually loves her more." Pam made a face before she looked to Sookie. "Please. We just need you to look into his mind and tell us what you see. You won't have to throw yourself in any danger. Just read his mind."
"Of course I will." Sookie broke free from Bill and hurried down the stairs, not at all surprised by the sight in front of her.
The werewolf, chained up by what was left of his right arm, was whimpering on the floor. Blood streaked every single part of his body, teeth seemed to be missing and it was quite obvious that this man was inches away from death. Eric stood above him, the werewolf's blood streaking his business attire, looking quite menacing with his fangs bared.
Letting go of Bill's hand, despite his murmured warning, Sookie slowly moved down stairs. Casting a glance up at Eric, she kneeled in front of the werewolf, staring straight into his eyes. "Where are they keeping Serendipity?"
The man laughed quietly. "If I didn't tell him, I'm definitely not telling you."
Sookie frowned, reaching forward to place her fingertips on his temples. "Where are they keeping her?" she demanded angrily.
The man's mouth didn't move but his mind spoke volumes.
"Stupid bitch. What does this human think she could do? She'll never find Chimney Rock."
"Where in Chimney Rock?" Sookie asked.
The werewolves eyes widened and he shook his head. "What the fuck?"
"Tell us where in Chimney Rock," Sookie demanded again.
"Crazy bitch! What the fuck is this? How did she know? Royal is going to kill me if she finds out about the mansion!"
"What mansion? Where is it?"
"NOOOOOO!" the man screamed. He began to thrash trying to get away. "NO! GET OUT OF MY HEAD YOU CUNT! STOP IT!"
Bill appeared behind the wolf, grabbing his head and holding him fast. "Hurry up Sookie. He's dying."
Sookie closed her eyes, pressing forward. She dug through the recesses of his mind though he fought, try to push her out and his yelling was making it hard for her to concentrate.
She could feel beads of sweat popping up on her forehead with the strain, trying to find what she was looking for. She didn't practice this part of her power often enough and that was making it even more difficult.
Finally, she gasped, falling backwards. "Got it!" she cried out.
"Good," Eric said and Bill grabbed Sookie out of the way and up the stairs as Eric dived on the man, tearing him to shreds.
"How do we get her back?" Sookie asked as Eric finally came up the stairs. There was blood in his hair now, all over his mouth. Sookie thought she should have been used to this by now.
"We don't," Eric responded. "I am going to go find her."
"He'll kill her if you go in there fangs bared," Pam argued.
"What else do you expect me to do?" Eric yelled.
"No need for that, Eric." Pam shook her head angrily. "I know you're worried."
Eric spun away from her, crossing his arms across his chest. "I'm sorry."
"I know."
Sookie glanced at Bill before turning to Eric. "I may have a plan."
The vampires turned to her and Sookie tried not to feel intimidated. She utterly hated being the center of attention. "You said Royal, he's a collector right? So – so what if we give him another item to add to his collection."
The room was silent.
"Absolutely not," Bill said, shaking his head.
"Bill this may be the only way to get Serendipity back!"
"By trading you for her? There is no way –"
"I could take her," Pam interrupted. "We just have to distract Royal long enough to get Serendipity out of there."
"I'm not letting you do this," Bill told Sookie.
"It's not your decision, Bill," Sookie replied. She placed her hand against his cheek. "We need to get her out of there. Now."
They looked to Eric who seemed to be contemplating. Eric and Bill exchanged glances. Sookie knew that Bill just didn't want to put her and danger and Eric tended to respect that (mostly) but this was important.
"We leave tomorrow night."
A/N: So this is a filler chapter! I hope you guys liked it! Next chapter will be great! Thanks all!