Chapter 13: Trial

It had nearly been a month and I had finally received a message from Eric that he found Bobbie's Maker and would bring them in the next night since it was so close to dawn when he finally captured the Maker and Bobbie. I had messaged many others to join me in the trial the next night and was expecting a fairly large turnout for the Supe community.

I woke a few hours before sun set and took a shower. I pulled my hair up so the red locks would fall just so to curl around my face. What little makeup I did put on was enough to match my dress that I would wear tonight. I pulled on the cream colored gown, I had seen a version of it and had it recreated to my desire. It was made of silk and had long tight sleeves; the midsection had cut outs on either side to show my skin and then went to a long skirt that brushed the floor when I wasn't wearing shoes. I strapped on my cream colored heals and checked myself in the mirror before exiting my light tight room.

Quinn was standing across the hall waiting for me to emerge. His mouth dropped when he saw me. I giggled and turned around. "Do you like? Since I cannot carry out any punishment I thought it would be suiting for the night."

"You look like a goddess," he smiled. I shrugged and motioned for him to follow me. I started to tell him what to expect and we went through all the precautions he had made.

When we reached the throne room where the trial was going to be held I noticed that David was standing in the room. I smiled at him and motioned for him to come closer. He stepped up towards me and bowed. "David, I know that you are anxious about what is going to happen," I said calmly to him as I reached out and patted him on the shoulder. "Do not worry about Bobbie's fate. This is what he chose. You made your choice years ago and I will honor that."

"Thank you, my Queen," he sighed as he looked up at me. I smiled and gave him a hug.

"Now, I want you to go out tonight and enjoy yourself," I joked. "Maybe find a girl and fall in love. I want you to be happy."

David smiled and nodded before I gave him a gentle push towards the door. Quinn looked at me and raised an eyebrow. I looked straight into his violet eyes and winked before I turned and went to sit on my throne. I had gotten rid of the one that Sophia-Anne had. It was hideously flashy with all the gold on it. I had actually carved mine over the ages and had it in my bedroom for most of that time. I had inlayed gold and silver in the dark wood and placed a dark red velvet cushion on the seat. It was big enough for me to curl my legs up and lounge on. I sat down on it and rubbed my hands on the arm rests before taking a deep breath and crossing my legs.

Quinn smiled at me and sent me a lustful glance. "You look positively stunning on that. I think you planned this night just to show off your throne," he chuckled.

"Only the outfit and setting. The rest of it is not how I wanted it to go," I said coolly as he made his way to the double doors. He chuckled and looked back at me as I motioned for him to open the doors to the awaiting Supes.

I greeted everyone that came in and stepped up to my throne. The Sheriff's of each area came up and bowed. Eric came up to me last with Sookie on his arm. I smiled at them and they moved to the side. The Pack masters and their seconds also arrived and bowed. Various other vampires and two-natured came in and bowed. Most everyone milled around and chatted with each other. It was nearing the start of the trial and everyone started to quiet down and take a seat. The Magistrate came into the room and took a seat near my throne and looked at me.

I smiled and motioned for Quinn to bring the vampire in. Quinn disappeared through a door on the side and returned with Bobbie in his hands. Pam came through the door and was leading a vampire that I knew well enough. He was handsome enough to 'try him out' for the night but he needed far more training than what I wanted to bother with. Quinn and Pam moved them to the center of the room. Pam pulled the vampire's hair to make him show me his eyes.

"Hello, Marcus," I purred sweetly. The vampire's eyes widened slightly and pulled himself out of Pam's grasp and stood up straight. He had a simplistic outfit on, khakis and a blue polo shirt; it went well with his brown hair.

"Mags," he said simply. Pam kicked his knee and forced him to kneel.

"Bow properly to the Queen, you sick sack of –," hissed Pam.

"Enough!" I growled at Pam. "He obviously doesn't care to respect his elders or betters." I turned to the Magistrate and smiled. "Magistrate, I trust that you have all of the complaints that I have found against Mr. Moretti."

"Indeed I do, your majesty," smirked the Magistrate. He turned to Marcus and raised an eye brow. "It seems that you have had very little regard to what other vampires have already laid claim to, Mr. Moretti."

Marcus stayed in the kneeling position and looked defiant throughout the Magistrate's reading of the charges. I kept still as possible in my chair and glared at him. I had contacted every vampire I knew that had a grievance with him and compiled a list to give to the Magistrate. I had even received information from other vampires that I did not know that wanted their grievance to be known as well. The list was impressive and longer than what I expected.

"Do you have anything to say for your actions, Mr. Moretti?" asked the Magistrate.

"No. It all seems to be accurate accusations," he said calmly. Bobbie's eyes went wide and turned to his Maker.

"You turned all of those people knowing that they worked for vampires?" he said softly. Marcus just nodded his head.

"Being you have been caught with your latest child, your punishment will be handed out by the vampire whose human you have turned," said the Magistrate with a bored voice. "Mr. Northman."

Eric stepped up and glared at Marcus and turned to us and bowed. "Magistrate."

"Mr. Northman, since Bobbie was your day man you are allowed to deal out punishment to Mr. Moretti." Eric turned and I could tell he was smiling. "Mr. Moretti, you are to be place in a coffin and wrapped in silver chain for the next decade, in what condition Mr. Northman chooses to leave you in the coffin is up to him. Your child will learn from Mr. Northman on what it means to be a vampire."

I glanced at the Magistrate and raised an eyebrow. Eric knew what I thought about Marcus and I trusted him to deal with it as he saw fit, but his day man was not going to survive the first year, even with training. Eric nodded and looked at Pam. Pam pulled Marcus to his feet and led him out of the hall. Quinn turned Bobbie around and led him through another door to wait for Eric to pick him up.

"Well, this concludes the trial," stated the Magistrate. He stood up and bowed to me. "Your majesty, always a pleasure to work with you."

"Magistrate," I replied. I stood up and stepped towards Eric, "Well, father, it seems that you have obtained a student."

Eric turned towards me and sighed. "So it seems daughter."

Everyone was still relatively quiet and heard this exchange. I smiled and motioned for Sookie to join us. Sookie walked up and smiled. "Sookie, I must admit, that dress looks lovely on you."

"Thank you, your majesty," she blushed. "I think everyone heard you call Eric, father."

"As well as they should have," I stated. "I am not ashamed of my human father that I have just recently been in contact with. He did not raise me vampire and therefore no law of ours have been broken."

The Magistrate stepped up to us and smiled. "So I did hear that correctly. Eric Northman is your human father?"

"He is, Magistrate," I smiled. "I found out after my brother met the dawn. Our Maker finally decided it was time to tell me of him." Sure it wasn't all true, but he doesn't need to know the whole truth, I thought to myself. And this news will travel quickly.

"It is rare to have family be turned by different vampires, but knowing you both, I can tell that you will work well together," he smiled as he bowed to walk away. I looked over and smiled straight into Eric's eyes.

"You are welcome to stay here for till tomorrow night," I offered. "I have someone that I would like you to meet after everyone has left." Eric nodded. I smiled and moved to the group of Weres.

I spent the rest of the time talking with various leaders and bidding them farewell as they left to go home. Quinn watched me the entire time he was in the hall. I could feel his eyes on me and smiled to myself knowing what was going to happen when I finally decided to retire. Eric, Sookie and Pam stood off to the side as the last guest left. I rolled my eyes and motioned for them to follow me into my Day room. There was a black haired man sitting in one of my chairs. He glanced up and stood up quickly.

"Eric, this is Leo," I introduced casually. "I know you are in need of a new day man and I highly recommend Leo. Leo this is Eric Northman, Sheriff of Area Five and my human father."

Leo smiled, "Good day, Mr. Northman."

Eric looked at Leo and raised an eyebrow at me. "Why should I agree to have this human as my new day man?"

"To put it simply, Leo doesn't want to be turned. Ever. He knows Area Five and has many contacts. Have Sookie interview him, if you don't believe me."

Eric looked down at Sookie as she studied Leo. "He would be far better than Bobbie. And Mags is correct, he doesn't want to be turned, he loves living," confirmed Sookie as she looked up at Eric.

"I will give you a month to prove yourself," growled Eric. "Have you a phone?"

"Yes, Mr. Northman," answered Leo quickly as he pulled his out for Eric. Eric took it and programmed his numbers in and sent himself a quick message to his phone.

"Pam will show you what I like. If you work out I will have all of Bobbie's files transferred to you," he informed.

"Thank you, Mr. Northman."

"Leo, you may go get some rest now. Be ready to leave at sunset," I smiled as I dismissed him. He smiled and bowed to me before he left. "Now, Sookie, I know that you are tired and I will show you to your rooms. They are light tight and will accommodate you."

I led them to the hall and pointed to a door. "Pam, you may use this room." I pointed to the door across the hall. "Eric and Sookie, you may use this one. There are computers for you to use along with other various electronics. Sookie, when you wake up, all you need to do is pick up the phone and press one. The staff will know that you are here and will see to your needs. David, my day man, will check in with you. Now if you excuse me, I have some other business to attend to before I die for the day."

I left the hall and moved towards my room. I could smell Quinn's scent as I stepped inside and giggled as I noticed him sitting with his back against my headboard on my bed. I shut the door behind me and locked the door. He watched me as I walked to my bathroom and took off my heels and pulled the pins holding my hair up. I slowly unzipped my dress and turned back to watch him as I let it fall to the floor. The lust flared up in his eyes and I chuckled softly as I walked towards my bed.

"And what makes the kitty think that I would want to sleep with him tonight?" I teased.

Quinn growled and pulled me across his lap. "If you didn't you would have told me to get out the moment you stepped inside. Instead you took off your shoes and dress."

His hands rested on my hips as he took in my shape. I smiled down at him and ran my hands over his sculpted chest. I knew that most vampires couldn't stand the smell of the two natured and vice versa. There was something about Quinn that I couldn't resist. Physically he was one of the best looking men I have ever seen. Mentally he stimulated me enough. His sexual prowess was defiantly something that I enjoyed but I never could be my full self.

Three hours later Quinn was passed out and I was sitting in a chair near my dark fireplace when a knock came from my door. I quickly went to it and opened it up to see Pam standing on the other side. She smirked at me as I stepped out into the hall. I looked back at Quinn snoring and rolled my eyes as I shut the door and took Pam's hand as she led me to the room I had assigned to her.

A/N: As I have completely lost sight as to where this story is going to go and we are meandering through my thought process (it's a strange trip), I thought to myself 'Wouldn't it be fun if Mags created a child?' She obviously hasn't felt a pull to make one and has a high regard for human life. It could get interesting, especially with all the suitors wanting to form an alliance.

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