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Title : Dark Blue Lousiana
Genre : Drama, Romance.
Disclaimer : I don't own the characters infortunately. They are the property of HBO and Charlaine Harris ! I own my OC, Ava Cole.
Chapter 20 :
Eric was groaning in pain, strapped to the altar with silver. Ava and Sookie were held by members of the Fellowship.
Ava tried to struggle against the two men who were holding her, but it was pointless. Ava couldn't stand the view of Eric suffering. She could see the silver chain burning his skin, smoke could even be seen coming out of the wounds.
- « You see? Justice as our Lord our Savior was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver, a few ounces of silver can betray a child of Satan to the world! »
Ava couldn't understand why everyone was believing Steve Newlin. It was so evident that this man was insane. How could they believe what he was saying ?
- « You are just a monster ! He has done nothing to you ! How can you people listen to him ? He's mad and only doing this for his own benefit ! »
Then, Eric began to speak, his voice was hoarse. These silvers chains were really hurting him.
- « I…I offer myself in exchange for Godric's freedom. And the girls' as well. »
Ava couldn't believe what Eric was proposing, why was he doing this ? She could understand why he did it for Godric, he was his maker after all and he deeply cared about him, but why was he doing this for Sookie and herself ? It wasn't like he really cared about them. So his proposal was just surprising.
At this very moment, Ava had tears in her eyes. She didn't want Eric to die because of her.
- « That's noble. But They're just as culpable as you are. They are traitors to their race. The human race. They hardly deserve our mercy. »
- « If you represents human race Reverend Newlin, then I'm definitely glad to be a traitor ! You should listen to what you're saying, this is ridiculous ! »
Steve Newlin didn't give a damn about what Ava was saying. He approached Eric and stood above his head. He was nearly whispering to him, but Ava and Sookie could easily hear him.
- « Maybe we should tie this one to you so you can meet the sun together. Miss Cole seems to be very attached to you. This is disgusting. »
Then, he started to walk toward Sookie and Ava. He had a sadistic smile on his face and was just so proud of what he has done.
- « Hope this marshmallow will roast up nicely. »
- « You're sick ! Do you really think that God would want you to kill innocent people ? Do you really thing that this is the right thing to do ? You should be ashamed of yourself ! »
Steve Newling laughed. He was amused by Ava's attitude.
- « It's you who should be ashamed by yourself. Now, I definitely think that we're going to tie you to this vampire. »
Steve Newlin gave a sign with his hand to the members of the Fellowship who were holding Ava. They started to move, bringing Ava toward Eric but they stopped when a sound was heard. Someone was coming, it was Bill. Ava looked at Sookie, her friend was smiling. Bill started to rush over but Steve Newlin suddenly pointed a gun against Sookie.
- « One more step, vampire, and the girl dies. »
- « If you shoot her, everybody here will die! Let her go now. »
Bill definitely cared about Sookie, he loved her. Ava was amazed by that. She was sure that Bill would do anything to protect Sookie.
- « Soldiers, some silver chains for our friend here. »
Steve ordered and Ava could see some of the members of the Fellowship approaching Bill. However, suddenly someone screamed.
- « Newlin! »
Ava turned her head to the sound of the voice and saw Jason standing there, holding a gun in his hand. Then Jason shot Steve's hand, making the reverend's gun fell down.
- « Let her go, fuck wad. »
Jason wasn't finished, he then shot Steve in the head, the reverend was now screaming with pain.
This was just amazing. Ava didn't like when people suffered, but seeing Steve Newlin in pain was another thing. He deserved this and he deserved even more. Ava however, wondered what was Jason doing here with a paintball gun ? She was confused, but glad that he was here.
Ava then saw Bill rushing to Sookie's side. He kicked the guys holding Sookie and did the same with the members who were holding Ava. Then, the vampire went back next to Sookie, holding her close to him.
Ava went to Eric and took of the silver chains. When Eric stood up, his wounds were already starting to heal. The blond vampire then went straight away to Steve Newlin, grabbing him by the throat and pushing him down. Rage was written over Eric's face. Ava had never seen him so angry and scary.
- « Do not kill him Eric ! He's not worth it ! »
As Ava tried to stop Eric from killing Steve, Jason was telling him to do so. Even if Ava wanted this man to suffer and even to die, she couldn't let Eric do this. It was exactly what Steve wanted, being killed by a vampire to show that he was right. His death would launch a war.
- « Go ahead. Murder us. Murder us before God. We are willing to die. »
Suddenly, everyone in the room turned to the door. A bunch of vampires, led by Stan, entered the room. This wasn't good, definitely not. Stan was probably as crazy as Steve Newlin, his desire to destroy Steve Newlin and the Fellowship of the Sun was very strong, he too wanted a war. All this was going to end in a bloodbath, innocents brainwashed people were going to die.
- « Steve Newlin! You have pushed us too far. You expect us to sit on our thumbs while you round up your men to come lynch us? We'll kill you first. Same way we did your father. »
The reverend screamed and tried to stand up but Eric's grip was strong. Steve couldn't do anything. However, Eric released him and in a flash was next to Ava just as Stan ordered the vampire to kill everyone. All the vampire then zoomed through the room, ready to kill everyone.
Ava was panicked, these people didn't deserve to die because of Steve Newlin's madness. Ava knew too that she couldn't do anything to help them. What can you do against a bunch of vampires ?
The young woman heard Sookie pleading Bill and Eric to help them. None of them moved. Ava only felt Eric's hands on her. She would have protested if the situation had been different. Just as the vampires were going to plunge their fangs into the members of the Fellowship, a voice stopped them.
- « Enough ! »
Eric let go of Ava. The young woman looked at Godric. He was the one to stop the bloodbath . He was now standing in the hall. He stood there, he seemed so calm considering what was happening.
- « You came for me I assume. Underlying. »
Stan agreed and obeyed him. Ava was amazed, Godric has saved all these people, he seemed just so kind, so caring. Ava wondered why Eric wasn't like his maker.
- « These people have not harmed me. You see ? We can coexist. Mr. Newlin, I do not wish to create bloodshed when none is called for. Help me set an example. If we leave you in peace, will you do the same? »
Ava's gaze fell on the reverend. This was his chance to prove that he wasn't completely crazy.
- « I will not negotiate with subhumans ! Kill me. »
Steve Newlin went in the front of Eric next to Ava. The reverend was on his knees. He was being ridiculous. He was ready to die for nothing. He was just pathetic.
- « Do it. Jesus will protect me. »
- « I am actually older than your Jesus. I wish I could have known him, but I missed it. »
Ava gasped, how old was Godric ? This was just unbelievable.
In a flash, Godric was next to her and grabbed Steve Newlin by his suit.
- « Good people, who of you is willing to die for this man's madness? »
The room remained silent, no one talked. Godric was right and everyone now probably understood that they were mistaken.
- « That's what I thought. Stand down, everyone. People, go home. It's over now. »
People started to leave. Ava was so relieved, and so was Sookie. The telepath was now in Bill's arms. Ava looked at Eric, who was staring at her. She wanted to smile to him but didn't really know if it was the best thing to do now.
Strangely too, she wished to hug Eric right now, but resisted the urge to do this. She wasn't going to embarrass herself like that. She was just being ridiculous and too emotional for her own good. She didn't want Eric to misunderstand her gestures.
Steve Newlin was begging the members of the Fellowship to stay with him, none of them listened to him. He was alone now. That was when Godric decided to released the reverend who fell to the ground.
- « I daresay my faith in humankind is stronger than yours. Come. »
Godric started to leave. Ava and Eric were still staring at each other. There was something strange into Eric's eyes, Ava couldn't tell what it was, concern ? Maybe, even if this idea was crazy.
Then Eric started to walk away. Ava, on the other hand, wanted to join Sookie and hug her friend, this nightmare was over. However, just as she was about to reach Sookie, someone grabbed her arm. Ava turned around, it was Eric.
- « Come with me. »
Ava was ready to protest but Eric was faster.
- « She's safe and you've been with her during two days. Let's go. »
Ava strangely obeyed. She shot a glance at Sookie. Her friend was in Jason's arms. Ava smiled, she was just so glad that this little adventure had ended well.
- « You're hurt. Maybe this time you'll accept my blood. »
Ava's thoughts were interrupted by Eric. He was staring at her. Ava didn't realized about what he was talking, but then remembered her wound on her forehead. She had to admit that she felt a little bit sore everywhere but it was bearable.
- « It's just a scratch, and some bruises. I don't need your blood and by the way, I know vampire's blood effect. I won't take it. »
Eric smirked and put one of his arm around Ava's shoulder. He was teasing her and she hated that or did she ?
- « You're too stubborn for you own good. By the way, you put quite a show with Steve Newlin, I didn't know you cared about me. »
Ava didn't know to answer, she couldn't really lie about what had happened back then. It was true, she was concerned about what was happening to this vampire, why did he have to talk about that now ? Couldn't he leave that for later ?
- « No answer ? You really surprise me Miss Cole. »
- « You know, maybe I should have left these silver chains burn you. »
Eric laughed, it was just a game for him, he knew that Ava wasn't serious. He seemed a little bit more happy, it was probably because his maker was safe, Ava thought.
Outside of the church, Ava wondered how they were going to leave. When they came to the church, they has used a car but there was no sign of it now. Plus the bunch of vampires didn't use a car or anything like that, they came with their own ability.
When Sookie, Jason and Bill got outside of the church, Bill picked up the telepath. Ava understood now how they were going to leave, however she wasn't very fond of this idea. When she saw Eric coming toward her, her heart skipped a beat. Then, he picked her up in his arms. This situation was just awkward. Ava wanted to tell him to drop her but she knew she didn't have any other choice.
- « Hold on. »
The air was a little bit cold, considering the fact that they were moving very fast. It sent chill down Ava's spine. Ava realized that she felt good in Eric's arms, it felt so right to be here with him like this even she started to feel a little bit cold.
Luckily, this little trip ended quickly. When Eric and Ava arrived at the hotel, Ava was glad to touch the ground again and she was surprised that Eric didn't drop her on her ass.
- « Go and take a shower. It want you ready in twenty minutes. We're going to Godric's. »
Twenty minutes, he was giving her twenty minutes to take a shower. Ava didn't have vampire speed, she needed more time. She was about to answer but Eric has already left. She sighed, Eric didn't let her any choice again.
When Ava looked at herself in the mirror, she was scared. She looked like hell, she was paler than usual, she even had some bruises on her back. The wound on her forehead wasn't deep, a scratch nothing more. Well, it hurt more than a scratch but it was bearable. It wasn't serious and could have been definitely worse. Hopefully, this shower would help her.
When the young woman got out of the bathroom, Eric was already here, pacing up and down. He was eager to go and see Godric. When he saw her standing there, he stopped.
- « You smell delicious Ava. »
Ava didn't know what to answer, so she stayed silent. She didn't even look at Eric.
- « You're looking like a vampire snack in this dress. »
- « If you're not happy with my dress, I don't care Eric. »
Eric smirked and approached Ava, he was so close to her. Ava felt embarrassed and self-conscious, she didn't know why.
- « I don't dislike this dress, but I'd prefer you without. »
Ava shook her head and sighed. The look Eric gave her was strange, it was like he undressed her with his eyes.
- « I'm sure you do, but that will never happen. »
- « Never say never Ava. »
Godric's house was full of vampires. Ava felt scared, she wasn't used to this. Of course, when she went to Fangtasia vampires were everywhere but Ava didn't stay in the bar, she spent her night in Eric's office most of the time. Here, she didn't feel really safe. Eric had left her alone to be with Godric which was understandable.
Sookie was with Bill. Jason was, well that was a good question. Ava didn't really know where he was but she hoped that he was okay. Suddenly, someone tapped on Ava's shoulder. Ava turned around, it was Eric.
- « Godric wants to see you. »
- « Oh ? »
- « Come with me. »
To tell the truth, Ava was surprised that Godric wanted to see her. A part of her wanted to go and talk to him, she wanted to ask him some questions about her grandmother, but she didn't know how she could talk with Godric. Well, she knew that the older vampire was nice, but he was impressive. Ava wasn't shy but this time it was an exception.
When Ava arrived in front of Godric, she was silent. Eric stood next to her, staring at her.
- « Miss Cole. »
His voice was soft, it was like he knew how much Ava was stressed by this situation. He was definitely not like Eric.
- « I… I'm glad you're alright Godric… »
Here is another chapter ! I hope you liked it. I hope it's getting more interesting.
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