Disclaimer: Alright I decided to do three chapter back to back because well…I hate guilt and I felt pretty damn guilty not posting anything new for about a thousand years do without further ado here ya go.

The car ride was silent thanks God for that. My hand was killing me. Eric was doing what Vampires do best…staring…and Sookie was keeping me company mentally.

Why did you come to my house with a car filter?

The question caught me off guard but I quickly recovered.

Sam got me a birthday gift and I wanted to thank him.

Why didn't you tell anyone that it was your birthday?

I didn't think anyone would care.

How about this, after tonight, you stay at my place and ill bake you a cake

My chest tightened and before stopping myself I thought

I've never had a birthday cake.

Well…we'll soon change that

I paused for a moment and glanced at Eric. He was still staring at Sookie.

Want to know what he's thinking. I asked

Sookie paused for a moment.

No I think it would be best if we leave that Pandora's box closed.

What's the deal with you two anyway. Why do I get a bad soap opera feeling when I look at you guys?

I was waiting to hear an answer from Sookie but instead I got a picture on my head of Eric in Sookies shower…NAKED.

"WOAH WOAH WOAH!! Filter yourself girl! FILTER!!"

Sookies face had turned bright red and Eric raised a brown in confusion.

"Something wrong?" He asked.

Neither one of us said anything; I wasn't able to look him in the eye. I don't think I ever will.

Sorry. I'm not use to people being in MY head. Sookie thought her face still red with embarrassment.

I didn't say anything. The rest of the ride was silent

_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_+_

When we finally pulled up to Fangtasia I took a deep breath.

I never would have thought in a million years I would be voluntarily going to a club full of Vampires who would like nothing more than to drain me dry.

The driver opened the door and when I stepped outside, my jaw almost hit the floor.

"Jesus Christ." I mumbled. It was a freak show. Everywhere I looked a saw skin and leather, chains and leather, spikes and leather, leather in the place of more leather. It was enough to make any person donate their life savings to PETA.

We approached the front door and were greeted by a woman…a tall woman…a tall blonde gorgeous woman. She was basically wearing everything everyone else was but…somehow she managed to look elegant. She reminded me of a blonde Mortitia Adams.

"Hello Sookie." She said smoothly.

"How's it going Pam?" Sookie asked with a quick smile.

Pam paused when she looked at me. She then inhaled slowly as if I was a number 7 on the McDonalds menu.

"Mmm you must be Casey." She said with a broad smile that I didn't quite trust. "Eric has told me about you." She finished.

I then sensed that she was opening her mind to me. So is it true.

Vampire or not I was in no mood to be humoring anyone tonight. All I wanted to do was get the night over with, go back go Sookies and have some cake.

When Pan realized that I wasn't going to answer, she let out a small sigh and let us pass.

The inside of Fangtasia was even worse than the outside. I felt as if I were walking right into a Blade movie.

There were people practically have sex on the dance floor and on the outskirts of that, there were women kneeling at the feet of other vampires. I wanted to vomit right then and there…there really needed to be a vampire women's liberation movement and it needed to happen fast.

We made our way over to a table in the corner of the room. Bill was already seated there.

When he saw me his eyes widened and he went stiff. He then laid eyes on Sookie and then he looked like he was really about to lose it.

I glanced over at Sookie and she didn't seem all that pleased to see him.

"Hello Sookie." He said lowly.

"Bill." Was all she managed before sitting down.

Cold Sookie ooooh so cold.

Sookie glanced up at me and I winked with a grin on my face.

"How's it going Billy Boy?" I asked changing the mood.

Bill took a moment to take his eyes off of Sookie but when they landed on me he stared at me quizzically.

"You look…changed." Was all he said.

Is that even proper grammar. I mentally nudged Sookie.

Eric let out a sigh. "I am going to have to ask you not to do that for the time being."

I gave a quick nod. I then glanced over at Bill. Okay one more thing…ask Eric how his face is doing because I tonally decked him…there was even blood!!

Call it childish but there aren't many people who can say that they got their licks in with a vampire and lived to enjoy it.

Bill instantly looked over at Eric and saw that there was a small spec of blood on his shirt.

I don't know if it is possible to mentally smile but if it is, I just got one from Bill.

Eric chose to ignore Bills glance and sat down.

"Down to business." Sookie said.

Eric nodded. "We have received tips from a reliable source that there will be an attempt on the leader's lives at the convention. When we are there we must all stay alert there will be humans at the function Sookie that is where you come in. We will need you to scan the room and find out as much as you know. Casey I will need you to—"

Eric paused when I saw my hand raised. "OH oh oh question. Over here. Pick me pick me please." I said dancing in my chair mimicking and 5 year old.

Bill sighed and placed his thumb and finger on each side of his temple.

Do vampires get headaches?

"Sorry to interrupt…but you want Sookie and me…to go with you two…to a place where a" I made quote marks with my hands "RELIABLE source' has told you that vampire presidents…leaders…what have you MIGHT get killed?"

Eric nodded.

"Who may I ask is said source?....OR better question….if said source is so reliable how is it that said source knows that there is even going to be an attack…unless said source isn't very reliable to begin with. In which case you should be disregarding what said source has said"

Eric and Bill were just staring at me as if they were completely bored. "If we say this source is reliable then it is reliable." Eric managed to say keeping his eyes locked on me.

I was about to say something but Sookie placed her hand on my forearm and shook her head.

"As I was saying." Eric continued. "You will be posing as an escort of Bills—"

"Aren't men usually the escort for women?" I interrupted.

Eric paused for another moment. "…and will be scanning the area for anything that the kings and queens of there people might know. You will be by his side at all times and Sookie will be by mine so you both will always be in our protection. The only other person who will know what it is you both are doing here is the queen her partner."

We sat there for another 30 minutes ironing out the details Sookie and me for the most part, kept quiet and hung onto their every word.

Is that Casey?

I froze. The voice was in my head but I knew who it was. I would never forget that voice for as long as I lived.

"Shut up." I whispered. Eric and Bill were in the middle of discussing something then fell totally silent. I closed my eyes and tried to concentrate.

Mmm she looks just like her Mommy

What the hell is she doing here with Eric?

I casually searched around the room to see if there were any green orbs…god who was I kidding the entire room was filled with flashing lights how the hell was I going to tell where the voice was coming from

"what is it Casey?" Sookie quickly said.

I mentally sent a message to all of then Shhh he'll hear you. He knows Eric.

Eric remained totally composed.

I told her to stay out of this. I wonder if she will still recognize me. Maybe I should say hello.

My eyes shot open, and a free fall of tears began streaming down my face. I didn't blink. I didn't move. I quickly wiped my eyes and tried to act like everything is fine. I stood and situated my dress.

Mmm I'm going to have fun with her. Maybe as much fun as I did with her mother.

"Guys I'm really tired do you think…maybe we can call it a night." I said trying to make my voice sound as cheery as possible.

Eric and Bill both nodded.

Eric was walking right beside me.

Come on Casey you've got to do some quick thinking.

My mind was racing.

As soon as you go back to that flea motel of yours you're a dead bitch.

Oh my God he's gonna kill me. Think Casey think!!

I then sent another message. Alright…so there is a small problem…as soon as I got home tonight someone is going to kill me. Any ideas?

I tried my best to keep the grin plastered on my face. I glanced at Eric. He then leaned over and said something in my ear. "You don't want to go to that room of yours alone tonight do you?" Even thought he was whispering it in my ear he was saying it loud enough so that even Sookie could pick up on it. Which mean any vampire especially ones that were concentrating on me could hear.

Don't you fuck this up for me Eric.

I kept the smile on my face. "What did you have in mind?" I said a little louder. Tears were welling in my eyes and Eric's face hardened slightly.

"The Plaza in Baton Rouge. It's not very far at all. I am staying in room 854.

Are you scared?" His hands cupped my face and quickly caught a falling tear. "Trust me you first time with me you'll be begging for more so there's no need to be scared." He then bent over and placed a small kiss on my lips. I closed my eyes and searched the place.

I've got you now bitch. The voice said and just like that I lost the connection to him.

Is it working? Eric asked

I immediately pushed away and ran into Sookies arms. I didn't care where I was anymore. I didn't care about being strong anymore. I didn't care about anything anymore.

Eric called the driver and the moment we were outside his mini-limo was waiting for us.

I quickly jumped into the car and broke down. Sookie was just holding me and stroking my hair and telling me that everything was alright.

"What happened back there?" Bill asked

The back was becoming increasingly cramps.

"He killed them. That bastard killed them." I sobbed.

"Killed who?" Sookies stiffened.

"My mom and dad and now he wants to kill me." My hands were balled up so hard I could feel my nails cutting into my skin and I didn't care.

Eric and Bill instantly went to the other side of the mini-limo fangs drawn. Sookie pushed a button to make the window go down in a vain attempts to air out the scent of my blood.

Sookie paid attention to Eric and Bill but mainly focused on me. "Ok…Case…start from the beginning."

I then told her everything about my mother being a fairy and my father being a warlock, about the man who killed my mother and father, about the picture of the old man that caused me to get the scar on my stomach. And lastly about the phone call I had gotten from the voice telling me to stay out of…well…the mess I was in right now.

"You told me your parents were alive." Eric said through grit teeth.

"Well that would make me a liar now wouldn't it?" I said annoyed. I looked at my hand and the cuts weren't that bad. Thankfully my nails weren't too long to do any serious damage.

"Why did you agree to go through with this?" Sookie asked calmly.

"Because I'm tired of running damnit!" Finally I said without thinking. I asked myself the same question several times after that night.

Why didn't you run?

Why did you agree?

After getting that call why did you continue to go along with the plan?

And finally, tonight, crying in Sookies arms I realized the answer. Because I was sick and tired of running for my life. It was either time to fight and win or die fighting… either way I was not going to run anymore.

Think about it Casey what kind of life were you living before you came here. You were scared on the run, never stayed in the same town for more than the week. That's no way to live.

"Why didn't you tell us about the call you received?" Bill asked he sounded a bit calmer. I looked at my hand and realized that it was all healed as was my other hand.

"Because…it meant I would have to tell you everything else about my life." I said simply.

Eric has a frown on his face but didn't say anything.

When we finally arrived at Sookies, Eric and Bill stepped out of the car to walk us to the door. I had my shoes off and the grass felt like heaven between my toes.

I was walking a good ten paces ahead of them and froze. It started as a tingling feeling in my toes. Then it spread through my fingers.

"Oh God." I muttered.

I slowly turned around to see Eric Bill and Sookie staring at me. Sookie took a step forward.

"I wouldn't do that." I said quickly.

She instantly stopped.

"What's the matter Case?" Sookie asked horror masking her face.

My throat started to tighten and it was getting harder and harder to breathe. I fell to the ground but immediately threw my hand up when I saw Sookies feet come near me. If I wasn't mistaken Eric and Bills were a bit closer too. That was when the burning took place. Every muscle in my body felt like it was melting off of my face. I was flat on the floor screaming.

"Casey!!" Sookie came rushing towards me when I looked at her she froze in horror. Eric stiffened and Bill ran to Sookies side and pulled her away. Suddenly everything I saw turned to white. I wasn't passes out because I could still feel the cool grass beneath me but all I saw what white. Like someone was flashing tights in my eyes…but the only difference was. It didn't hurt. Hell my eyes were the only things on my body that wasn't screaming in agony.

Suddenly I heard a car coming down the driveway. Over my screams I heard Sookie yell something.

And just like that the pain was gone. Like someone had hit a light switch. I was fine. I closed my eyes and sighed.

"What the hell is going on Sook?" I heard.

Sam?…was that Sam? No. It wasn't him.

My muscles didn't hurt the just felt heavy.

I managed to roll over so that my back was too them.

Suddenly I heard Sookies from door open. "What the hell is going on Sookie?"

"Get back in the house Amelia" Sookie shot quickly.

"Should I call Sheriff Dearborn?" The girl asked.

I tried to get up and after the third failed attempt in just sat with my legs crisscrossed on the ground.

"C-Case?" Sookie asked.

I tried to open my mouth but even that was hard to do.

Sookie help me up. Without saying a work Sookie rushes to my side draped my arm around her neck and tried to help me up but I just wound up taking her to the ground with me.

"Jason, help me." Sookie huffed.

Two big arms went under me and I was hoisted into the air and was carried inside the house.

I could feel my hair in my face and it was driving me crazy.

"Who the hell is this Sookie?" Sookies brother asked as he places me on the couch.

"It's Casey my co-worker." Sookie said abruptly.

When I finally managed to open my eyes, all I saw was black.

Oh God I'm BLIND!! I thought…..Oh wait that's just my hair.

"Sookie" I heard Bill said.

"Come in Bill." Sookie said quickly.

I raised one arm and brushed the hair from my face. When my eyes focused, I saw Sookie her brother, Eric, Bill and a short girl with black hair who I assumed was Amelia all standing around me. They all had something in common; their eyes and mouths were hanging wide open.

"Oh God." I croaked. "What now?"

I reached up and grabbed the back of the couch to help myself up. When I swung my legs to they hit the floor I steadied my self and stood.

Sookie ran to her purse and took out her cell phone. She never took her eyes off of my. Everyone kept staring at me. I turned and stumbled around the couch and made my way to the downstairs bathroom.

I overhead Sookie taking on the phone leaving a message for someone "Hello…its Sookie when you get this please give me a call."

When I looked in the mirror, my legs almost have out again.

"You've got to be shitting me!" I yelled.

**Authors notes**

I am in a typing frenzy you guys!! I about to start pushing out the next installment right after I upload this one…Which should be in about 2 hours please read and review.