Sookie woke to the alarm on her cell phone going off. She was glad she had remembered to set it last night, she wanted to meet Lafayette early and spend some time with him. She knew he wanted to know what was going on and it was going to take some time to get him caught up on everything. She stretched and got out of her bed to go shower, but a note on the night stand caught her eye. Her name was written on it in elegant cursive, she had a feeling she knew who it was from and it made her heart flutter. He wrote her a note?

Dearest Sookie,

Good morning, I hope you had a good nights sleep and wake refreshed. I know you are going out this morning with your brother and friend, how I wish I was going as well. Since I can not, I wish for you to allow me to pay for your outing. I know you are going to want to deny my request, but instead would you grant it for me please? I have yet been able to really do anything for you and I so wish to. Yes, I paid for the garage but that was for us. This would be for you. Take Jason and your friend out for a nice breakfast and buy yourself something pretty. Perhaps you could get yourself a new outfit and you could accompany me out on a date tonight? We can talk about it when I rise. However you spend your day I hope you enjoy yourself and think of me. For if vampires dream, I know I am thinking of you right now.

Yours, Godric

As she finished reading the letter, she noticed a credit card had fallen out. She picked it up, thought about it briefly and put it in her purse. Her pride wanted to make her say no, but the part of her that already thought of him as her other half was fighting back. Even if they got married the human way, nothing could tie them closer together than what they were already. So why fight it anymore? They would be sharing a life together from now on, it was time she fully got that. If he wanted to do something for her, it was his right. Just like if she wanted to do something for him, it was her right. With that thought in mind and a happy skip in her step, she folded the letter carefully and tucked it away in her purse and went about getting ready for the day.

In no time at all the Stackhouse siblings got ready to go and meet Lafayette, they picked a small but nice looking diner to have breakfast at, wanting the privacy to talk. It took all of breakfast and almost three cups of coffee, but by the time they finished up Jason and Sookie had caught Lafayette up on everything he needed to know. There was of course some things Sookie was unable to tell him, but thankfully Lafayette understood. He still thought the whole thing was crazy but he just accepted it. They also talked some about Eric and Pam, Lafayette knew as a vampire in power Eric had the right to punish him. It was still something he needed more time to emotionally get over, although he told Sookie he would try to put it all in the past since he wasn't going anywhere and he knew that neither would they be, since they would be more involved in Sookie's life now.

After their breakfast, they hit the stores. Jason grunted and groaned but still willingly carried the bags as Sookie and Lafayette shopped. They did hit up some shoe stores but when Sookie mentioned needing an outfit for a date with Godric, they stopped by clothing stores as well.

They easily found a lovely outfit for her to wear, that was a good mix of casual and sexy, it would work for anywhere they went. By the time they finished it was just after lunch so they stopped to grab another bite to eat together before Lafayette went back to Bon Temps. As they ate Lafayette brought up what happened with Tara and Sam. When she questioned what she must have done or if something was wrong with her, Lafayette stopped that train of thought quickly.

"Sook, people will love you, people will hate you, it's the way things work. But suga, ain't none of that have anything to do with you, it's all on them. Stop worrying about it, it's their loss, not yours."

After that things went smoother. They finished up lunch, said their good byes and went their separate ways but with plans to get together again soon. Sookie and Jason went back to Eric's and relaxed for the rest of the day.

When Godric got up, he and Sookie did go out for a date. He took her to a supe restaurant that Eric suggested that had good food and dancing. He and Sookie enjoyed their night out and they repeated it for the next few nights, going out to dinner, dancing and even to the movies once. They both talked about everything they could think of, flirted some and even kissed a few more times but that was as far as it had gone so far.

Tonight was going to go differently. Jason had been going off on his own at nights to the bars nearby but Sookie wanted to spend some time with him and Godric together, she really wanted them to bond and get along. Eric was the one that offered up a good suggestion, he had been after Godric to stop by his bar since they came back to town, so tonight he asked all of them to come and they all agreed. Sookie would be lying if she said she wasn't a little bit scared about going into a place with other vampires that could tell she was Fae but knew Godric and Eric would protect her.

Eric left the others to get ready and went to the bar before them. Tonight he was having a small meeting with his area vampires. He wanted to let them know about Sookie and warn them that she was under his protection. He had already told Sookie about this meeting and that he wanted to tell the vampires in his area. She was hesitant about letting others know, but it was easier that they all got told at once instead of her walking in one night and them possibly making a big deal about it in front of humans- that was something she didn't want. The biggest thing she was worried about was her Fae blood, it was so easy to get cut by the smallest thing and it didn't take much blood at all for it to be smelt by a room full of vampires. She solved that problem by digging deep inside herself, willing her magic to wrap around her body, putting a sort of protective bubble around herself to stop the smell of her blood from leaking out.

Eric strolled into Fangtasia and was glad to see that everyone else had already arrived before him. Either the gathering was for was good news or bad news, but they all still knew it would be big as Eric hardly ever called them all together like this.

Pam was already standing next to his throne, waiting for him to come and sit down. He did, scanning the room at the same time.

"I've gathered you all here today for one reason. There is a new supe in my area that you all need to be warned about. Not because you are in danger of her, well unless you hurt one of her loved ones, but because if any of you even think of harming her, you answer to ME." He said with a loud snarl.

Making sure he still had their attention he dropped the bomb. "Her name is Sookie Stackhouse, royal heir of the Brigant's and she is under my complete protection."

He gave that a moment to sink in before talking more. "She will be here tonight with her mate and brother and I wanted to tell you ahead of time so that you know not to make a big deal about it in front of any of the humans. They may know of vampires, but most do not know of other creatures and we will not be the ones to out them. Let me say one more thing to make sure everyone understands how serious I am." Eric got up from his throne to stand tall, towering over the others. He let his fangs drop as he declared, "Any vampire from my area that harms her, will be given their true death instantly."

Eric smiled out at them. "Any questions?" He asked, not really expecting any.

Shockingly it was the smallest vampire among them that stepped forward. Thalia, the most ruthless of all the vampires present. "Is this the telepath from Dallas?"

Eric raised an eyebrow, he didn't know that information had made it here already. He wasn't sure how Sookie would feel about that news being out, but she had to know it would come out some time. "Yes it is. May I ask how you know that?"

Thalia smirked at him. "I have a friend that lives in Godric's nest, she told me everything that happened knowing that I live here. She said she watched Sookie deal out a punishment to one that wronged her and her family, said it was really worth seeing. I wish I had seen it." She said wistfully.

Eric laughed to himself, he knew how cold blooded Thalia could be and it never failed to amuse him. "That was all I wanted to tell you. If any of you have area business, I'll be in my office." With that he walked towards his office. He was able to get some work done before he could tell that Godric was close thanks to their bond. He got up to go meet them out front, giving a nod to Pam to let her know they had arrived. His timing was perfect, just as he stepped out, they pulled up in his SUV and parked next to his corvette.

Sookie nervously got out of the car when Godric opened her door for her and held out his hand for her to take. Jason on the other hand had no problem, he strutted up to the door and walked right in. Sookie gave herself a moment to collect herself before smiling at Godric and let him lead her into the club right behind Eric.

Walking in Sookie could feel more eyes on her than normal and tried not to let it make her self conscious. Instead she focused on Godric's hand resting on her lower back, guiding her to a booth that was set aside for Eric's guests. They took their seats and gave their drink orders to the waiting waitress. Shortly after their drinks arrived Pam came up to grab Eric, telling him that he had someone waiting in his office that needed him. As Eric was leaving he told them to let Pam know if they needed anything.

It didn't take long for Jason to get up and start dancing with any pretty girl who caught his eye. Godric had asked her if she wanted to dance but she declined for the moment, she just wanted to sit back and relax. Godric was more than happy with that, while he loved dancing with her and having her in his arms, he also enjoyed sitting back and watching other people enjoy their lives.

Sookie was trying very hard to close off her mind so that everyone's thoughts didn't slam into her head but it was difficult tonight. Maybe she didn't get enough sleep the night before or maybe it was because she was spending less time around other humans the past few days. Either way it was hard to block the thoughts tonight.

"I wonder what it feels like to get fed on.."

"What I wouldn't give to go home with her tonight"

"Man would you look at the ass on that chick!"

"I hope no one looks at my ID too close tonight. I know I shouldn't have tried to come here but I wanted to see what it was like so bad."

"Are we really going to do this tonight? Will we get away with it? Maybe I should tell them not to do it, it seems too risky to do it here."

Sookie almost choked on her drink cause Godric to look at her in alarm, he knew that she was listening in on people's mind, she had that far away look on her face.

"Sookie, what is it, what did you hear?"

"Godric! Let me out I need to get closer and find this person." Sookie gasped out.

Godric didn't move. "Tell me what you heard first. What has you panicked?"

"Drainers. There's four of them, no maybe five, I don't know. They are planning on taking someone, I almost got a look at the vampires face but I lost the connection with the person. Now let me out so I can find them again!" Sookie stated, not paying attention to the fact that she was in a vampire bar and was heard by most of them. Godric got out of the booth and helped her out, waving away Pam as he did so. He didn't want to case alarm just yet, not before they knew who they were looking for.

Pam motioned for the other vampires to stand down as well, knowing to just let Sookie work so they could get them all and not have one slip out.

Sookie tried to get a read on the same person but was unable to. She made her way to the bar and took a seat, hoping that maybe from here she could find the person again. Godric followed her, standing right behind her as she took a seat. He was mildly surprised when Thalia, another old vampire that he vaguely knew, sat down beside Sookie. From what he knew of her, she wasn't one to willingly spend time with other vampires most of the time and just as rarely with humans. But Thalia just sat down and was looking at Sookie like she was an interesting puzzle.

Sookie waved the bartender over to them. "Hi, can I get a gin and tonic please?" While she was waiting she locked eyes with Pam and knowing she could hear her she spoke just above a whisper. "Pam, the boy five seats from me on the right in the blue shirt is underage, his ID is fake. A really good fake, but a fake." Pam nodded and went to take care of it.

She drank her new gin and tonic and let her mind roam. It didn't take long for her to catch one of them, a younger male a few seats down from her. "Gotcha punk, now think of the others." She murmured. From his head she found two others and after finding those two she got way more information. She called the bartender back over. "I'm sorry to bother you, but may I have some paper and something to write with?" The vampire bartender having already heard about the drainers and figuring she needed them for something she heard, was fast to give both to her.

Sookie jotted down notes quickly, the names of the drainers, the car they came in and the address of the home they had already drained one vampire at. She was just starting to write the two vampires names that she had overheard in their heads when the person next to her leaned closer and spoke to her.

"It's spelled T-h-a-l-i-a not T-h-a-l-e-a."

Sookie looked up startled and then noticing it was a vampire. She opened her mouth to say something when the female vampire spoke again.

"May I ask why your writing my name down little one?"

Sookie almost wanted to laugh, this vampire was even shorter than her and she was calling her little? But she had bigger things to worry about.

"Your Thalia?" She said with wide eyes. "Oh my. You can't go anywhere any time soon. The drainers, they have watched you all night, you are one of the two they want to take!"

Thalia looked at Sookie and could tell her was worried for her sake. She chuckled and turned to Godric. "Your mate is amusing Godric. I like her. Do not fear little one, I will be fine." She said and then walked off into the crowd.

Sookie looked around quickly for her. "Godric where did she go? I just said the drainers wanted her! Go find her!"

Godric stopped her from getting up. "Thalia is almost as old as I am, she will be fine. What did you find out?"

Sookie took another drink to help calm her nerves and collect her thoughts. She looked around for Pam and saw her standing near Eric by the booth they had sat at. She made sure she had their attention and spoke softly again. "I have them all. It's nine total, there are five here and four more at a house about twenty minutes from here. I got the address for it. They wanted to try to get Thalia and another vampire named Scott tonight. They drained a vampire last week, but I don't know who. They didn't know a name and I didn't recognize him."

When she stopped she could see Eric's mouth moving but was unable to hear him. However, Godric could and relayed the message to her. "He wants to know how you want to point them out, would it be easier for you to walk around and point them out or describe them all?"

Sookie thought about it and said she would walk around and point them out. Eric spoke again, giving more instructions through Godric. "Eric said they will watch and as soon as you point out the last one him, Pam and three others will get them at once to make sure they don't get away."

She nodded that she understood and took one more drink before getting up. As she sighed Godric grabbed her arm, "What's wrong?"

Sookie sighed again. "Is there something wrong with me that I don't feel more upset that I am most likely sending these people to their deaths, even knowing that they have already killed before and plan to keep doing it? Instead I feel more worry that they are stopped before they drain another."

Godric wrapped his arms around her, giving her a hug. "No dear, there is nothing wrong with you, never think that. Do you remember what you told me about the promise you made to yourself? That you would do anything in your power to protect those you consider worthy? It seems to me that since you are a supernatural being, you see other supes are worthy. That's all it is. Don't feel bad that you don't feel guilty."

Sookie gave him a grateful hug back and took his hand, guiding him this time. She made her away around the bar, stopping at each person and making sure she had Eric's attention as she nodded to the guilty party. As she was looking around the room for the last one, she almost missed him but then heard his thoughts coming up fast behind her.

He had no idea what the stupid bitch was doing or what she knew, but he watch her as she walked around the bar and pointed out all of his friends to the tall vampire that owed the joint. Knowing he didn't have long before she pointed him out, he made his move. He didn't want to go out without taking her with him.

Godric heard someone coming up behind Sookie and moved to intercept the person.

Hearing the man's thoughts she yelled out, "Godric, no! He has a silver knife!"

Her scream distracted him and while he was startled, Sookie was able to shove him several feet away using some of her Fae powers, making sure the knife that she knew was silver never touched him.

But she herself was unable to move out of the way fast enough.

She felt the knife slide into her stomach and then felt herself falling to the floor. Right before she hit the floor she heard Godric's roar of anger along with Jason screaming her name. And then blackness.