Chapter 14:

Eric:

Finding sleep elusive for the first time since his transformation, Eric paced his bedchamber. Most of his home was considered light tight, but long ago he decided not to take chances, so he never left the safety of his sleeping quarters during the day. The situation today, however, was so dire that waiting and worrying was no longer an option. Taking care of the monster who threatened his wife was his responsibility, but getting Leif and Pam's help would increase his chances.

Eric remembered how his brother reacted to Sookie centuries ago and again, earlier last evening. Leif's recognition coupled with lust led him to believe that his brother certainly knew she was his long lost beloved. Pam, however, may need to be coerced into helping them. He had decided from the first day he made her, not to divulge his true nature. He was her master and deserved total respect. If she knew how lovesick and destroyed he was from his wife's loss, she may have grown into a different vampire. Even though they were only lovers for a short time, she was still very possessive of him and now she claimed Leif as well. She may refuse to help and turn into the jealous bitch he knew she could easily become.

As the day wore on, a note was slipped into his personal mail slot. With vampire speed Eric opened the slot on his side of the room and quickly read it.

Eric, I know we just met, but after last night…well, I need your help. A large man was waiting for me at Gran's. He claims to be my fiancé, but I truly believe he is lying and he has already hurt Gran! I will be at the graveyard by Gran's….I promise I won't be a nuisance if you just help me this one time. Sookie

"My sweet wife," Eric shook his head. "I cannot and will not lose you again." Against all odds concerning his safety, he jerked open his door and ran to Pam's bedchamber. In case of an emergency, they had never locked each other out of their private spaces, so when he roughly opened her door, he was not surprised to see his child and brother asleep in a lover's embrace. How I pray, they find a way to stay together permanently. Both Pam and Leif deserve love as powerful as I have experienced. Wait…love…..did I just think about being in love? That's it! I still love Sookie as I did when I was a human. My soul may be in question, but by the Gods, I feel a pressure in my chest more now than when I first met her. My love, my wife, my true mate…... Eric's revelation surprised him, but he realized that not only did he still feel true love for Sookie, his unborn children were also causing his dead heart great pain.

"Wake up, now!" Eric yelled loud enough to wake the dead. Pam and Leif slowly opened their eyes and threw every pillow and object they could find at the noise in their doorway.

Leif was the first to react to his brother's rudeness as he was instantly in Eric's face with a growl. "How dare you disturb us? I left you to your sweet little wife, didn't I? That is who she is, am I right brother?"

Eric nodded and instead of boxing Eric in the face the way he wanted to, Leif pulled his brother into his arms and embraced him. "Thank the Gods you found her! But, tell me how the hell can she look so fucking beautiful and smell so good? I have to admit, I wanted her so badly that if she hadn't have been your Sookie, I would have fought you for her."

Eric growled, but then calmed down and accepted his brother's lustful honesty. "It is a long story," Eric beamed. "It seems I am to be a father. Sookie carries my twins and I will do everything I can to protect what is mine." Tears once again began to line Eric's face, "She is in trouble and I need you and Pam as soon as the sun sets. I will take flight and I want you to join me at this address as fast as you both can run." He quickly scribbled Adele's address on Leif's hand and turned to get ready to leave.

"W-what is this about, master?" Pam asked from her bed. Since she was not as old as Leif and Eric, her body felt the pull of sleep and she struggled to ask a coherent question.

"Who is in trouble and why in the hell are you helping a weak bloodbag, who isn't even that hot? I do not trust her, Eric. She will turn you into a pussy and I will not be able to prevent it," Pam licked her pouty lips and smiled hungrily…"unless I suck her dry!"

Eric pushed his brother aside and grabbed Pam by the neck. "That bloodbag is my wife and the love of my life!" He pulled away from Pam's face and sadly whispered, "I never mentioned her because her loss hurt so badly, I thought I would never recover."

Pam still did not understand as she wrinkled her brows. Eric tried to clarify his relationship, "I married her during my human life and she is part Fey. Does that answer your questions? If not, then I will ask you to leave my home and I will release you from our blood bond!"

Pam began to tremble. She loved her master and did not want to leave him. "N-no I could never leave you or Leif. I love you both and I promise I will try to understand this….this situation."

"Better." Eric turned to leave the room when he got a horrible feeling. Sookie's fear was overpowering him and for the first time in centuries, he wished he were human again. He did not miss his physical weakness, but he certainly missed the sun. He needed to be there for his family 24/7. I feel so damn weak! My family needs me and I cannot even go to them because I will die. Hold on my love, I will be there soon. Eric sent calm, soothing messages to Sookie, hoping she would not panic and give into her fear. She was a strong medieval maiden when he met her, she must dig deep inside and try to remember who she really is. Fight back the fear, I love you…..please feel me…please hear me!

Sookie:

The Compton mausoleum was not difficult to find, but the room it housed surprised her. It looked as though someone or something lived there. She had heard her Gran speak of the civil war hero William Compton and that his body was never actually buried along with his family. The room she sat in housed an old coffin with the lid standing high and open. Suddenly a thought jolted her into a nearby chair. A vampire lives here! God I hope he or she is not hungry and waiting for night to come. Then she remembered Eric and Pam and how civilized and human they were. Perhaps Mr. William Compton didn't die after all. Gran did say that a nice young man moved into the old Compton estate…..so maybe this little room is no longer needed. Relief overcame her for just a moment, but then she remembered that her Gran was in trouble. Why did I leave her? If he hurts her again, I will kill him! She surprised herself with her threat, but she didn't feel remorse for thinking it.

The room was dark and damp. How will I know when the sun sets? Eric…please hurry! She pleaded with her mind. Ever since their extraordinary love making, she felt like they were psychically attached. When her heart began to race with fear, she was certain that she heard Eric's voice trying to soothe her. He called her 'my wife' and said he loved her. How can that be possible? The more she contemplated her relationship with Eric; her dream life suddenly became real. It was as if the curtain that blocked her memory had been lifted and the puzzle parts finally fit together…..He is my love! How on earth can that be? I remember him! I remember us! I even remember that sexy brother of his! Sookie began to cry tears of joy for her remembered life and love, but the truth of her predicament now, hindered her happiness.

After realization set in, she sighed with relief. She didn't care that he was no longer her beautiful Viking. She didn't care that a thousand years had passed from their hand fasting and marriage bed. All she cared about was that they would be together again. The bloody Viking on Thor was my Erik and he saved me…but, I thought I died and went to heaven. Two angels comforted me and then my memories were gone. It seems like only a few days since I died that day, but a thousand years! Then how…..how on Earth do I carry Erik's babies?

Sookie's happiness was interrupted when she heard the outer door to the burial chamber open with a crash. "Why did you walk me around in circles bitch?" Fergus once again slapped Adele. Then he circled the mausoleum with his nose in the air. "I smell my sweet little Fey cousin. Thank the gods I still have my acute sense of smell! Sookie….." Fergus feigned a sweet voice, "I know you are here, my love. I have to admit that you were absolutely right when you said that you are not mine. When we leave this hell hole of a town….you will be mine."

Fergus turned around and grabbed Adele by the neck, "Sweetness, if you actually care for this old hag's life, you will show yourself and leave with me. I promise I will let her live. I just want to have you for a little while. Your father and grandfather will surely want you back and will give me whatever I want for your safety. So you see, we all win."

Who the hell is he talking about? My father is dead and I don't even remember meeting a grandfather. What should I do? I can't let him hurt that nice old lady. She truly seems to care for me. Her soul is sweet and for some reason, I feel like I have my mother back. Sookie knew she could not allow harm to come to Adele, so even though she could hear her mind loud and clear begging her to stay hidden, she spoke up.

"You lying sack of cow manure! If you lay a hand on that woman again, I swear I will kill you myself." Sookie yelled from the hidden room.

"There you are my sleeping beauty. Did you know I have been watching you for centuries? I certainly would have made love to that beautiful body of yours, but you were protected…..even I could not touch you." Fergus began to laugh, "Now you have no protection, so…come out and let me touch that beautiful skin of yours. I want to fist my hands in your hair as I drive my large cock into…"

"Shut up! I have regained my memory and for your information, my true husband will be here soon." Hurry up Eric my love….I remember…..I remember. Her thoughts were projected to the one she had been in love with for centuries.

"You are lying! If you mean to say that vampire is your husband, than I am not afraid. I have hundreds of souvenir stakes along the wall of my bedchamber, for all the fucking bloodsucker lives I have ended. I have one with me now for your husband, so come with me and save not only this old lady, but your husband as well."

No! I don't believe him, but I can't take chances. If I go with him, Gran and Eric will be safe and hopefully he will find me later.

"Alright…..you win. I can't see in here, so you will have to open the door from that side."

Before Sookie could say another word, the door crashed open and Fergus threw Adele to the cement floor. She screamed and then went silent after hitting her head so hard that she lost consciousness.

"How dare you hurt an old woman!" Sookie screamed as she ran to check on Adele.

"I lied! I think I will kill her as soon as she comes to, so I can fuck you right in front of her."

"No, please I said I would go with you!"

Fergus got an evil look in his eyes and growled, "I thought you were my sleeping beauty. I waited for centuries for you to wake up and claim you. Now you tell me you whored yourself to a vampire and that he is your husband. I can't wait any longer. You deserve to be punished for ruining my chances at a life again." Fergus stepped in front of Sookie and kicked her in the side. "Get off of that old hag so I can wring her neck!"

The pain Sookie felt from that one kick almost made her pass out, but the feral look in Fergus's eyes scared the hell out of her. In an instant he picked her up by the neck and began choking the life out of her. As her eyes began to close, he released her and slammed her back down beside Adele, "I will not kill you, my love. We are the same. We belong together, so take off that dress so I can make you mine and wipe that vampire's scent off of your beautiful skin."

Fergus turned from Sookie and bent down to finish Adele's life. After finally catching her breath, Sookie forced her body to move. She needed to help her adopted Gran. As she stood, she felt a sharp pain in her side when the bastard had kicked her. Her babies were important before her memory returned, but now the thought of losing something so special….well, she almost decided not to fight back. Almost, she was a warrior just like her beloved husband. She would not allow any further harm come to Adele.

Sookie turned just as Fergus bent to wrap his huge hands around Adele's fragile neck. Without thinking, she propelled her body toward him and landed on his back. She wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. First she screamed as loud as she could directly into his ear and then she bit down as hard as she could.

Fergus screamed from the noise and pain, but was in no way weakened by Sookie's efforts. He grabbed her from behind and bent down pulling her over his neck. She landed on the floor in front of him on her stomach.

Sookie's stomach hurt so bad, but the sound of her sundress ripping off of her bloody body, scared her more than the beating she had just received. No I will never let him touch me that way. I belong to Eric.

The sound of Fergus unzipping his jeans and the feel of his huge erection on her behind almost made her lose her grip on reality. Eric…..please my love! Her last mental plea was answered when the room grew dark as the doorway became filled by a presence. A presence so powerful and wonderful that Sookie wished she had been able to stay conscience long enough to see Fergus punished for hurting her Gran and her precious babies. Just before her world went black, her Viking…her true love….her husband stood in the doorway. Fangs drawn, Eric growled and dove for Fergus.

Eric was on Fergus before he had time to zip his pants and pull out the stake he bragged about to Sookie. If he had been a Fey in possession of all his powers, there would have been more of a fight, however, his neck was snapped and his body began to disintegrate.

Eric completely forgot about how much enjoyment he would have gotten if he had first tortured the bastard and then sucked him dry. All he could think about was his wife and children. "Sookie, please wake up my love!" So much blood….if I lose her to death…I will follow this time. She was the purpose behind my immortality, without her I choose death.

Eric bit into his wrist and just as he rolled Sookie over to force his blood down her mouth, Pam and Leif rushed into the room. "We missed the fun!" Leif shook his head and started to laugh until he saw Eric on the floor with a beaten and unconscious Sookie.

For the first time in centuries, Leif regretted his sense of humor. He had lived with his brother's pain and knew for a fact that he would not survive a true loss. Eric was weeping and he begged Sookie to drink. "Please…..please drink. Don't leave me. I need you…..I need our babies…..please drink!"

Pam did not truly believe that her master could have such strong feelings for anyone, but she too could not hold back her tears. She felt his pain and desperation. "Master, may I help you?"

"No, please go home. Thank you both for being my family, but if she does not survive…I will not either."

"You cannot mean…."

"Go…..now…I will save them and we will all be a family. I love her more than life….I will not allow her to die!"

"Yes, master. Bring her home." Pam looked down and almost tripped over an old woman. "Master, should I help this one?"

In his grief, Eric forgot about Adele, "Y-yes, of course. She means a lot to my wife and the children will need a grandmother. Thank you Pam."

Eric's blood continued to drip into Sookie's open mouth. Just as he started to pull his wrist away, to bite into it again, Sookie's eyes opened and she smiled. "Husband…you rescued me." Then she was out again, but Eric felt her pulse and knew she and the babies would survive.

A/N: Rewritten 09/17/12 Those of you who have read this story before, it has the same story line, but has been completely rewritten. Thank you all for your patience. One more chapter and it will be finished.

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