Note: Lyrics used in the FanFiction are a selection from 'Ain't That Just Like A Woman' by Louis Jordan.
Chapter 21: Audience with the Queen
Godric set Sookie down on the cobbled stone in front of him, and she took a moment to regain her equilibrium, staggering only slightly as she moved to follow Eric. Sookie had no idea where they were or how far they had travelled, but she looked around her in wonder at the 'house' they had brought her to. As they walked under a huge stone archway in the outer wall a guard greeted them from out of nowhere making Sookie jump.
"Good evening, the Queen is expecting you." The two vampires seemed unfazed and greeted the man with slight nods, Sookie followed their lead nodding to him as she passed. She was trying hard not to stare around her like a tourist but it was the largest mansion she had ever seen! It put her in mind of what she thought a modern castle might look like with buildings sprawling out as far as she could see. It is home to a Queen after all... Sookie thought as she walked up a stone walkway between two lit pools toward what she guessed was the front entrance. They entered through a glass door into an open foyer decorated with a beach theme. Sookie couldn't help her jaw dropping as she looked around herself. The columns as they entered were completely covered in white seashells, stretching all the way up to the ceiling. Wow. Directly in front of her was a large swimming pool, the tiles surrounding it forming patterns that put her in mind of crustaceans. Huge potted ferns were everywhere adding to the overall effect of being outdoors. There were several long lounge chairs spread around the room and a fireplace at one end. There were twelve ornate chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, though Sookie noted, none of them lit the room. As far as she could tell, it appeared the light was coming from what appeared to be a huge skylight in the middle of the room. Sookie was distracted from her observations when double doors at the other end of the room were thrown wide and a group of both vampires and humans entered. Sookie could feel the thoughts of at least four humans among the party, and six voids that meant vampires. Sookie's attention fixed on the female vampire in the front, she was obviously Sophie-Anne, the Queen Vampire of Louisiana. She was much more impressive than Russel Edgington, the King of Mississippi, in appearance. Though she looks young, she holds herself regally...I wonder how old she really is… Sookie thought of some of the descriptions in books that fit Sophie-Anne. She has a face of patrician beauty, classic in its perfection and haughty expression. Sookie felt a tingle of fear as she saw the calculating look behind that perfect face. Sophie-Anne was dressed in a gown of gold and beige that shimmered as she walked. It hugged her perfect form flaring slightly below the knees, its long sleeves also flaring at the wrists. It had a plunging neckline that showed quite a bit of perfect white flesh and her earrings, Sookie was sure, were diamonds. She immediately made Sookie feel very plain and insignificant and extremely under dressed. She felt Godric's hand rest lightly on her lower back, and she squared her shoulders taking strength from his touch.
Sophie-Anne lowered herself gracefully onto one of the couches, her entourage fanning out behind her. The vampires were all dressed in suits, wearing sunglasses and had ear pieces. The humans were dressed like they were going to a beach party. One of the humans took a seat at her feet on the floor. Sookie's eyes popped wide and she spoke before she could stop herself.
"Hadley?! What are you doing here?" What the hell is she doing here? Her cousin was sitting there in high heels and a little yellow sundress, her hair in pig tails. She waved at Sookie cheerily from the floor but said nothing. Sookie felt Godric become a statue behind her, and Eric reached back lightly taking her hand in his. She flushed and looked at the floor knowing immediately by their reactions that she had made a social faux pas.
The Queen ignored the outburst and directed her comments to Eric. "I have good news, your request has been accepted by the Council. The only stipulation is that it cannot be traced back to vampires, we do not want a martyr on our hands." She sounded bored to Sookie, like she couldn't care less either way. Her eyes then fell on Godric just slightly behind Sookie.
"Ah, Godric, how nice of you to finally come and see me!" She sounded so pleased, and a smile stretched cross her face that somehow did not enter her eyes, those stayed cool and remote. The effect sent another chill up Sookie's spine, and a strange sense of foreboding.
"You'll have to sit down with me one of these days and tell me how you ever got yourself mixed up with that church in Dallas. They say that you didn't even fight back when they took you..." She was shaking her head and let the sentence hang there.
"No majesty, I didn't fight them. It seemed to me that it would not further our main agenda to kill the humans. As you can see I came away from it unscathed."
"Though demoted." She red lips curved up cruelly in another smile. It had been a verbal slap in the face and Sookie almost opened her mouth to respond when she felt Eric's hands tighten on hers and he gave a barely perceptible shake of the head. But when she looked at his face, she could see that he was also offended on Godric's behalf. She remembered him in that hotel room in Dallas and thought, if he is holding himself back it must be for a reason. He had been quick to come to Godric's defence then, so Sookie reluctantly bit her tongue. The Queen continued to ignore her, weren't we ordered her so she could meet me?
"It's true that I resigned from all positions of power as penance for my poor judgement. I do not regret it, it has given me time to reflect and make some very interesting changes in my life. I am quite happy." He bowed slightly in her direction. His cool response was calm and unruffled. Sookie felt an unaccountable wave of pride at his words, and had to work hard to keep a smile off her face.
"I see." The Queen's tone was cold, her eyes unbelieving on his face. Her eyes fell on Sookie and her tone was warm and seductive. "And I really do see...Sookie Stackhouse I assume?" She had noticed her at last. Her voice was soft and exquisitely controlled. She managed to dismiss Sookie while greeting her. Sookie felt completely out of her depth, as the Queen no doubt intended. Everything running through her head sounded crass so she acknowledged the Queen with an inclination of her head.
The Queen's hand rested lightly on Hadley's shoulder, and Sookie watched her cousin's face turn and smile up at the Queen with genuine affection. Sookie wanted to throw up. How could she be here with that woman? Is it by choice? She tried listening in to her cousin's thoughts but found it difficult. She kept catching thoughts from the others as well, she tried hard not to let the frustration show on her face.
"So Sookie," Sookie carefully met the Queen eyes who was looking at her measuring, seeking. "I'm told you can read minds."
"That's true." Sookie answered cautiously. The Queen let out a peal of laughter and her entourage smiled along with her.
"Well isn't that just fascinating!" She slapped the arm of the couch in enthusiasm. To Sookie she sounded like a six year old who'd been offered a puppy.
"Tell me Sookie," she leaned forward eagerly, "can you read my thoughts?" Her voice though pleasant had a hard quality to it that told Sookie there was danger here.
"I'm sorry, I can only read human minds, not vampire."
The Queens lower lip pouted out, "Really? How disappointing! I thought we girls could have so much fun together." Her hand curled around Hadley's throat stroking lightly in a blatantly erotic gesture.
"I was so sorry to hear about that horrible business with Bill Compton and his maker, he seemed truly devoted to you when he was here last. I take it your town has returned to normal after the maenad?" Her face showed nothing but concern and sympathy, but Sookie was sure it was hollow. At the mention of Bill both vampires beside her had stood up straighter, but Sookie had been expecting it.
"Yes majesty, the town's recovered well. Thank you for your help in the matter and your concern. And I was just glad that Bill was unable to give any information to the King of Mississippi that could cause trouble for you before he was killed." Sookie saw something flash dangerously in the Queen's eyes before she burst into laughter. She looked back and forth between Godric and Eric.
"I can see why you like her, she's got spunk." She turned to her entourage, "Doesn't she have spunk?" They all began murmuring, agreeing with their Queen. She held up her hand rolling her eyes, looking suddenly irritated and they fell into silence. She turned back to regarding Sookie.
"Sookie I would like you to come live here with Hadley and I." Sookie felt the Queen trying to glamour her, trying to influence her decision. Sookie hadn't been expecting it and felt her body immediately tense. How the hell do I get out of this?
When Sookie didn't answer, the Queen looked at the vampires and back to her. "I'm sure your boys wouldn't mind. They can even come visit whenever they like." Her voice had become seductive again, but it only raised the hairs on Sookie's body in disgust and fear. Oh fuck, oh fuck, oh fuck! Goddammit!
"I'm sorry Majesty, but if it is only a request I would like to decline. I like where I live, and my job. I like my life." Please let it end at that, please God!
The Queen tilted her head, opened her eyes and closed them, in a curiously reptilian gesture. Sookie fought to control the trembling of her hands. As she she waited for the Queen to respond.
"It is not wise to go against my desires, you really shouldn't deny me the least thing, especially when it is something so small." She sounded petulant.
"Sorry majesty, I do not consider my life to be something small." Sookie couldn't help the sharp edge to her voice. Godric coughed lightly behind Sookie.
"Sophie-Anne I hate to interrupt but I just wanted to say that I have claimed Sookie as mine, and since she has declined your offer I thought you should know it, for custom's sake." Sookie heard the subtle threat in his words, as did Sophie-Anne.
Sophie-Anne looked hard at him through slitted eyes but suddenly she smiled waving her hand in front of her dismissing the subject. Eric gave her hand a gentle squeeze and spoke up.
"Thank you majesty. I will also require her services when dealing with Newlin. But we thank you for your generous offer. It is a great honour." He inclined his head toward her.
"It surprises me that you would not have claimed her yourself, Eric," Sophie-Anne arched one fair eyebrow. "She would be such a valuable asset and she is so your type." There was bait in those words, something Sookie wasn't understanding. And she couldn't help but look up at him questioningly. Why hadn't he?
"I would have your majesty but in this matter I must defer to my maker." He looked down at Sookie with longing and Sookie felt her breath catch in her throat, she looked quickly away. Sophie-Anne was watching them carefully.
"Well never mind then. I thought I would offer since Bill is out of the picture and your cousin has been so worried about you. But if you prefer to stay in Bon Temps, then so be it. You seem to be otherwise engaged." Sophie-Anne sounded bored with the whole situation. And Sookie chanced a look down at Hadley who was staring at the floor looking frightened. Sookie could hear the shocked thoughts of the humans behind the Queen, they had been sure Sookie would accept the Queen's offer. No one had denied her anything since she had become Queen and they didn't know how she was going to take it.
Sophie-Anne sighed and took out a compact, touching up her flawless make up.
"I'm hungry." She spoke to no one in particular, but Hadley sat up quickly and offered the Queen her wrist. Sophie-Anne took the wrist and sunk her teeth in, Hadley let out a little moan and closed her eyes, licking her lips.
Sookie noticed that all the vampires in the Queen's entourage's fangs were out as they watched her feed. The humans were flaunting themselves in front of them trying to catch their attention. Everyone was silent in the room, except for Hadley. Sookie tried to concentrate on something else and became aware of the music that was playing in the background for the first time.
Marie Antoinette met some hungry cats at the gate,
There was crying for bread, she said, "Let them eat cake!"
Ain't that just like a woman?
Ain't that just like a woman?
Ain't that just like a woman?
They'll do it every time
You can buy a woman clothes,
And give her money on the side,
No matter what you do, she ain't never satisfied
Ain't that just like a woman?
Ain't that just like a woman?
Ain't that just like a woman?
They'll do it every time
Sookie was abruptly brought back to the reality in front of her when the Queen looked up from feeding. "I'm being rude. Would either of you like to join me?" She looked at both Godric and Eric a smile on her bloody lips. "Or has Sookie already provided your meals for this evening? Eric I could call Tiffany in again, she did so enjoy last time. She spoke about you for days." Her eyes met Sookie's for a moment before looking innocently back up at Eric.
"No majesty, thank you. We should go, we have much planning to do."
The Queen huffed and shrugged her shoulders.
"Very well."
Eric and Godric turned, but Sookie hesitated a moment looking at Hadley. She regretfully turned and followed after her vampires.
"And Sookie," the Queen's voice called out just as she was about to pass out the door she turned and looked back trying to keep a polite smile fixed on her face. "We shall talk again very soon. It was so very nice to finally make your acquaintance."
"And yours majesty." Sookie curtsied quickly and hustled out the door. The Queen went back to feeding.
Out in front of the house Sookie walked over to Godric and Eric who were standing side by side and had turned at her exit, and she took a deep breath of the cool night air. "I think that could have gone worse." She was still trying to fight the tremors quaking through her body with the excess of adrenaline that was pumping through her system. Oh Hadley!
Eric swiftly kissed her on one cheek and Godric the other.
Godric took her hand, "Let's go."
As they flew Eric finally let his fear and frustration come to the forefront and he roared into the night. His fangs fully extended he bared his teeth at the stars and growled. Half of him was excited to be able to finally go after Newlin, and another part was furious that he would have been able to do nothing if the Queen had decided to take Sookie from him. If Godric had not come tonight Sookie would surely be there with Sophie-Anne now. Though I am the oldest and strongest vampire in the whole of Louisiana, other than Godric, if she had really wanted her I would have had to give her, or start a fight I would surely lose. Fucking politics! How can I make Sookie less appealing to her? What is her plan for her? Does she know of Sookie's other powers?
He followed Godric as he made his descent and landed fluidly next to him in the grass beside Sookie's house still debating with himself. The moment Sookie pried herself from Godric she looked at Eric.
"Eric did you know Hadley was there?" Her tone was confrontational.
"I have seen the girl with Sophie-Anne before but I neither knew her name nor that she was your cousin." Sookie studied him for a moment then nodded and looked thoughtful. "Bill knew." Eric looked at her surprised.
"I heard Hadley think of him when the Queen mentioned him. Why didn't he tell me?"
"I don't know Sookie, perhaps he was trying to protect you."
She turned away from him and her voice became very quiet, "Yeah because I feel so protected." Sookie's arms wrapped around herself as she walked alone toward her house. Eric shifted uncomfortably, her feelings overwhelming him. He looked over to Godric to see his shoulders shift under his shirt. He must be feeling her too. What can I do? He moved himself closer to Godric and stood watching as Sookie walked slowly toward the house. She stopped just in front of her back porch looking up at the house. The vampires stayed silent studying her as she studied the house. They could hear the heartbeat of Sookie's roommate inside the house. Sookie turned and sank onto the bottom porch step. Eric just couldn't help himself as he drifted closer to her. Her pain drawing him in like a moth to a flame. He squatted down next to her, and reached out brushing his hand along her cheek and down her neck.
"Sookie, what can I do?" His voice was soft and comforting. He watched as a tear traced its way down her cheek. She shook her head.
"Thank you but there's nothing you can do. Hadley is there by choice. And Sophie-Anne wants me regardless of mine. She may have backed off for now, but I don't think even Godric claiming me will stop her. Not forever. She tried to use Hadley against me tonight, but realized that wouldn't be enough, but someday she will find something that will make me do what she wants."
Eric felt her distress deepen, and his own echo it. He knew she was right. Sophie-Anne would bide her time, then take what she wanted, and Eric didn't have the political power to stop her. And Godric had no power here either. All their strength and their hands were tied. If the Queen wanted a human, she could take her. Perhaps though, she wouldn't want to anger vampires as old as us. He thought desperately, I will not make a good enemy if the Queen decides to cross me.
Eric took her hand in his and brought it to his lips. "Sookie we will find a way to prevent it. She won't take you from me." Sookie looked up to him, her blue eyes large in her face. Her small hand reached out and touched his cheek, her fingers were almost as cold as he was.
"I wish I could read your thoughts right now, so I could be sure you're telling the truth, and not just trying to make me feel better." She sighed and dropped her hand.
Eric was shocked at how her simple touch had filled him with warmth, and when her hand dropped from his face, he felt a curious sense of emptiness. He wanted more than anything to have her touch him again. Before he was conscious of moving he was seated beside her, pressed up against her warm side. Tentatively he put his arm around her, and just that simple contact sent another wave of warmth through him. She sighed and leaned into him and he tightened his hold on her ever so slightly. He didn't know what he was feeling but having this fragile little thing take comfort from his touch and being near him made him feel both strong and completely helpless. He shifted her weight and put her on his lap, cradling her to his chest. He took a deep breath, savouring her scent and letting it fill his lungs. He kissed the top of her head and rested his cheek against her hair. And he held her.
Godric watched his child's tentative, awkward movements trying to comfort Sookie. He seems so unsure of himself, very unEric-like behaviour. His head tilted slightly as he watched them together. He loves her as I do. It has already changed him, but now he must acknowledge it to himself. Godric left the tender scene with a small smile on his lips. He floated up to her window and entered the house through her window so as not to disturb either of the house's occupants. Godric turned down the bed and set out a nightgown for her. Then he took a seat on the chair in the corner of her room, and waited.
Two thousand years...He thought of all his experiences, the countless lifetimes he had seen, and the wisdom they had brought him. He had thought that the wisdom he had gained had come at the cost of his ability to love. A little over a thousand years ago Eric had shown him that he was wrong, but even he, as a vampire, had shown a lack of concern for cruelty and ruthlessness that now so bothered Godric. Vampires were predators, and so rarely formed lasting attachments with each other. Though they lived in nests it tended to bring out the worst qualities, the most cruel, as each vied for dominance. So the traits that furthered one's personal survival became paramount. And love rarely plays a role when you live only to survive. It can be the greatest of weaknesses. But survival cannot be all there is! Life must be lived or what is the point? And to live one must feel...
These last two months he had felt more than he had in centuries. He felt alive and vital. His existence and what he was didn't weigh so heavily on his mind, and when Sookie looked at him it was with neither the reverent devotion of the fangbangers nor the loathing and fear of most humans in the face of so powerful a predator. In her eyes he didn't see the monster that he was reflected back at him, and for the first time he felt a sense of hope, for himself and the future.
Even Eric feels the power of that, though he does not know it. She stirs up emotions I had thought were lost when one becomes a vampire. And 'feeling' after so long is intoxicating. I wonder if Sophie-Anne understands her power? Or her affect on vampires? Does she wish to control such a powerful gift? How could she hope to avoid its affects on herself?
Would I survive her being taken from me? Would Eric? Should I try to separate them for his good? Would that even work considering how many times they have shared body and blood?
Sookie felt safe and comfortable in Eric's embrace. A little too comfortable, she thought as she stifled another yawn. She had resorted to pinching herself periodically to try and keep herself awake. She was loath to move and disrupt such a good moment, but she knew she couldn't stay there much longer. For one thing I have to pee!
She shifted slightly, moving her head out from under his cheek and tried to look up into his face.
"Eric?" Her breath caught as he looked down into her eyes. They were seep pools of sapphire in his perfect white face. And right now they were filled with a tenderness and concern that almost broke her heart. Looking into them she completely forgot what she had wanted to say.
"Yes Sookie?" She shivered as she felt his breath against her face, feeling lightheaded, and giddy. She closed her eyes and found it slightly easier to concentrate.
"I should prolly get inside now."
"Of course." She tried to get control of her muscles and get out of his lap, but they stubbornly resisted her attempts. Before she could make a more concerted effort Eric chuckled slightly and suddenly they were inside the house Eric closed the door quietly behind them and then he flashed them up the stairs. Sookie shrugged and settled closer into him while she could. She had never expected to feel a moment like this with Eric without sex being a part of the scenario, it was unexpected and more pleasurable because of it.
As they entered her room Eric became aware that Godric was waiting for them. He had already prepared the room for her. Eric set her down on the edge of the bed. Sookie yawned, covered it with a hand, and stood. She reached for the nightgown and smiled in Godric's direction.
"I'm just gunna be a minute." She walked the short distance to the bathroom and closed the door after her. The vampires were silent and waited. Sookie walked back out a couple minutes later in her nightgown, her hair down, teeth brushed and face washed. She looked like she might fall asleep standing up. She crawled into the bed and Eric tucked her in. She sighed in satisfaction, and Eric leaned down and kissed her gently on the forehead.
"Sleep well Sookie." As he moved away from the bed, Sookie made a distressed noise and a small hand reached out from under the cover trying to grab his.
"Please stay with me till I fall asleep?" She looked over to Godric, "You too?"
Godric answered for them both, "Of course Sookie."
Sookie smiled sleepily. "Good."
Eric sat on the edge of the bed, while Godric stretched himself out beside her on top of the covers. She reached out to him again and tugged on his hand, she obviously wanted him to lie down with her as well. Eric eased himself up beside her on his side facing her. Her hand took one of his and one of Godric's.
"Goodnight." She sounded so young and vulnerable, Eric felt something in him simultaneously constrict and loosen inside him.
How do I protect her? His eyes met Godric's. His maker looked at him with a slight smile on his face. And suddenly the situation seemed almost funny. Here were the two oldest vampires in Louisiana holding the hands of a mortal girl in her bedroom watching her fall asleep.
Part of him felt disgusted and another part felt like it might burst from happiness. Eric bit his lip to keep from smiling.
They both felt when she slipped into sleep, but neither moved for a few minutes more. Then Eric eased himself off the bed, meeting Godric by her window. They both looked back at her, her hair forming a halo of gold on her pillow, and her lips parted slightly in slept. Eric closed his eyes and leapt through the window.
Eric walked with Godric through the front door of his house. As they walked through Pam flitted down the stairs.
"How did it go?"
"We've kept Sookie out of her hands at least for a little while longer. And we are able to go after Newlin." Pam smiled widely, her fangs running out slightly.
"Good."
Eric smiled back at her, he loved how this woman could hold a grudge.
"We will begin planning tomorrow night. How was business this evening?"
Godric walked away from the two vampires as they started discussing the business at the bar. His mind was occupied by other things. He walked at human speed up the stairs and into the bathroom. He turned on the shower and waited till the spray turned hot. As he stepped under it, he felt himself loosen slightly from the tension of the audience with the Queen slip away. I wanted to kill her this evening. It would have been as easy as killing the humans of the Fellowship when they came to take me. Damn the consequences! Spoiled child! She thinks she can intimidate me with her position? Me? I will snap her like a twig! He growled to himself in irritation. Only Sookie's presence had held him back tonight, there was a possibility she could have gotten hurt while he dealt with the Queen and her entourage.
If that woman touches one hair on Sookie's head she will not live to see another night, Queen or no Queen!
Godric let the thoughts come, trying to get them out of his system so he could begin to think of a solution that wouldn't get them all killed. He was a little disappointed in himself. After such a long life he shouldn't let himself get so worked up. I guess this is a consequence of feeling so deeply, and being so attached to another...I shall have to try and control myself better so I cause no unnecessary trouble.
His thoughts were interrupted by Eric who had entered the bathroom.
"Pam has news. That vampire that we saved from the Fellowship, Jamie, has shown up at the bar twice now. Pam had him followed tonight and he is staying at a small place near the bar. So far he has exhibited no overtly suspicious behaviour. He is in contact with no one, as far as we can tell. Should I have Chow bring him in for questioning?"
"Perhaps we should leave him alone. Do not let him know we are watching, and if he comes to the bar again, we can easily take him in back and ask a few discreet questions. So far he has shown no behaviour for which we should feel threatened. Perhaps he has just come to join your nest."
Eric seemed to consider this. "Very well. Pam has also arranged a human for us, she is waiting in one of the bedrooms." Eric's eyes lingered on Godric, but finally he turned and left the bathroom, leaving Godric to finish up his shower alone.
Godric wrapped a towel around his waist and left the bathroom, walking the short way down the hall to the bedroom door. The door was open and he looked in, the human girl was on the bed in scanty electric pink lingerie. Her skin was a beautiful mocha, her mass of curly hair a deep black. Her eyes were a beautiful shade of green. Pam went to great lengths to find this one...I wonder what her intent is? When the girl saw Godric, she licked her lips, and ran a hand delicately along her thigh.
Godric raised his eyebrows at finding her alone. He turned from the door and walked to the railing. Sure enough there was Eric sitting down on the couch, one ankle resting on his knee, his hands held clasped in his lap. Godric flashed down the stairs and settled himself next to Eric on the couch.
"Is there something wrong my child?"
Eric sneered, his fangs fully extended but didn't answer. Godric waited patiently.
"Sookie." His voice was so quiet even Godric could barely hear it.
"What about her?" Though he knew very well what it was that was bothering Eric.
Eric growled quietly his hands clenching and unclenching in his lap in frustration.
"She has crawled under my skin. And I can't seem to find any peace!" He sounded disgusted with himself. Godric used all his strength to hold back a smile.
"She is safe for tonight, unless you want to go back and sleep in the hole in her friends closet." He raised an eyebrow.
"You're enjoying this!" He accused Godric with angry eyes.
Godric chuckled, his shoulders shaking as he suppressed his laughter.
"She has affected me in the same way. You just need to learn some acceptance. Come we will feed together." He took one of Eric's hands in his own and raised him to his feet.
Pushing open the door to the room, Godric could smell the girl's sweet scent again. Eric has a point, this girl does not appeal to me either, the scent is somehow wrong. But it's this or the synthetic blood...
The girl's eyes had lit up as both vampires entered. She lay back on the pillows her whole body on display on the white bedspread.
"How would you like me?" She had a slight French accent. Eric looked bored.
"Why don't you sit on the edge of the bed."
She quickly scooted to the edge, opening her legs wide. Godric laughed silently and walked to her shaking his head. He looked back over his shoulder to see Eric still by the door. He raised an eyebrow at him. Eric hunched his shoulders and walked over to the bed. He sat beside her and grabbed the girls shoulders to angle her so he could easily access her throat. Godric stepped between her legs and brushed the hair behind her shoulder. The girl's heart was beating wildly and Godric could see the excitement in her eyes. Eric bit into her neck, and she moaned loudly clutching the covers under her hands. Godric covered her mouth and bit into the other side of her neck. She moaned under his hand, placing kisses on his palm. Godric ignored her. Her blood was hot in his mouth but he took no real pleasure. As soon as his need was satisfied he stopped pulling away. He watched Eric continue to feed. He stepped back and the girl moaned again, her hand wrapping around and gripping his arm.
"Oh yes! Yes! That's it!"
Eric's eyebrows rose and he pushed her away. She looked at the two of them bewildered.
"Did I do something wrong?"
"No," Godric assured her, though Eric's face definitely said yes. "We are just done for the evening. So off you go." She still looked confused but picked up her robe from the bed and threw it around herself as she left the room. They waited silently till they heard the front door.
"Let us go down for the day."
Eric licked the blood from his lips absently. He rose from the bed and led the way out of the room. He walked into the closet pushing the clothes out of his way. He pushed one side of the wall and it shifted, revealing an opening. The vampires entered and the wall shifted back into place. In Eric's private bedroom, Godric once again looked at the ensemble on the wall.
I wonder what Sookie would think of becoming a vampire? Would she take to it like Eric did? Or will her knowledge of our kind make that an impossible path for her? Could I stand to make her one?
His thoughts were once again interrupted by Eric. His hand rested lightly on Godric's shoulder.
"What are you thinking?"
"I'm wondering if vampires are only predators, or if we could truly live in the world alongside humans."
Eric was silent. He had no more an answer to the question than Godric. He cared very little for humans. One thousand years of living made him feel he had seen much of what humankind had to offer and it wasn't much. There were a few exceptions though, and it was those that made things interesting.
"Would Sookie take to the life, do you think?"
Eric was taken aback by the question. He had thought of it once or twice himself, and he had come up with no answer.
Godric turned around and was studying his face.
"I can't say, though she has many qualities that would make her an excellent vampire. But whether she would choose the life I do not know."
Godric looked thoughtful.
"Let's go to bed. This can be decided at some other time."
Eric turned toward the bed, had shed all his clothes and was just about to slip under the furs when he heard Godric's soft voice.
"Did I wrong you when I made you?"
Eric was uncomfortable hearing the amount of guilt and uncertainty in his maker's voice. Eric sat on the bed, "My mortal life was over, and I was not yet done living. You gave me a great gift when you made me. I have never regretted that moment."
It eased Godric's heart to hear this. He had always given his children the choice he had been denied, but Eric had been the only one near death and after awhile he had begun thinking he may have given him an impossible choice. Taken advantage of him at a weak moment.
Godric stood in front of the only child left to him. He reached out and took Eric's face between his hands, looking searchingly into his face. Eric didn't know what he was looking for but looking back into Godric's eyes was starting to arouse him, his frustration and hunger morphing easily into sexual hunger. Godric watched the change in Eric's face, and released his face and dropped his towel, throwing it onto the floor. Eric leaned forward kissing the contours of Godric's chest. His teeth sunk in just below his nipple. Godric sucked in a breath, his teeth biting into his lower lip. Eric tongue licked the wounds as they closed. Godric grabbed his face again, and kissed him full on the mouth, his tongue sweeping out catching the small trickle of blood rolling down Eric's chin. Eric reached out and grasped his cock, running up and down the length of it. Still assaulting his mouth, Godric reached out to return the favour. Eric moaned into the kiss as Godric climbed on top of him, straddling him. Without needing to look Eric reached over to the small dresser beside the bed and took out the lube in the top drawer. He squirted some into his hand and rubbed it along Godric's ass slipping in one then two fingers. Godric threw his head back and closed his eyes, his hand involuntarily gripping Eric's cock harder. Eric continued to jack him off deliberately slow and soft. His other hand joined Godric's on his cock and his hard dick became slippery under their combined touch. Godric's hand guided his dick to his asshole, hissing as he lowered himself onto the huge cock. He raised himself up till only the tip was in, and then slid back down to the hilt. The first ten strokes were slow and deliberate, his hands resting on Eric's shoulders for leverage. But the sensations soon took over and Godric was riding his cock for all he was worth. Eric started thrusting toward him as he came down, making both of them groan. Eric hand wrapped tightly around Godric's dick and jacking him off as they moved together. Godric looked down at Eric's face and could see the emotions running through him causing his eyes to dart wildly beneath his lids. Godric's tempo increased as he became lost in the sensations overwhelming his body. He felt himself about to cum and slammed himself down as Eric arched up uttering an incoherent cry of release. Godric bent over his neck and sank his teeth in as he felt his own body tense and shudder. Eric made a guttural sound deep in his throat as Godric drank, and he shivered beneath him. Godric pushed him flat to the bed, and slowly eased himself off. He reached down for the discarded towel and wiped off Eric's chest, then himself.
Eric sighed a smile on his lips as he felt Godric cleaning him with the towel. His body was free for the moment of the tension and frustration that had put him in such a bad mood earlier. Eric felt it as the sun slipped over the horizon. As Godric got in the bed on the other side, Eric slipped himself beneath the furs, a smile still on his face.
I wonder what Sookie would make of this...The thought almost made him laugh aloud as he let the darkness take him.
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