Chapter 20- Epilogue

"Oh my god, I think the babies popped her here," Albright exclaimed with pride as Eric and Godric hovered over Sookie's still form.

They had all been in the palace, having felt her abduction. They had been about to set off in search of her...the whole Wiccae army, Nial, Claudine and the vampires, when she had appeared before them.

One touch from Albright had healed any injury and prevented the babies from coming early. Her body had been suffused with peace allowing her to sleep and heal from the emotional scars.

Not wanting to move her while she was still fragile, Eric and Godric had carried her to her old room and watched over her. Albright had joined them a few hours later, having ensured Nemausus was defeated and his realm was once again safe. They had been pondering how she had escaped while unconscious since then.

"Seriously? That can't be possible, surely?" Eric had gasped, not wanting to think about the implications of raising a child that could teleport from the womb.

Laughing, Albright slapped Eric on the back, "Possible or not, I think you're going to have your hands full raising my great grandchildren." That had caused them all to smile.

"Do you really think she will be alright? Why isn't she waking?" Godric asked as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and stroked her cheek. He kept one hand on her bump, where he could feel both children giving small kicks.

"I do not know how she managed to channel that much power and be unharmed, but it is beyond doubt. My darling Sookie has not only defeated my oldest rival, but also become the first wiccae in nine thousand years to control the old magic. She is weak now, as she recovers, but I assure you. She will be fine. The old magic runs through her and will always protect her."

"What? What is the old magic?" Eric asked nervously. He didn't like the awe he saw shining in the old sorcerer's eyes.

"It is said to be the power of the gods," The whispered answer came from Sookie. Her eyes sprang open and she tried to sit up. Godric stopped her, instead pulling her sideways into his lap as Eric draped her legs over his.

"The gods?" Eric gasped, looking at Sookie with a mix of fear and pride.

"You can't really believe that, Papa?" Sookie was incredulous.

"I do not know if there are gods, child. I do know that the old magic was the first magic. It was the power used to create the universe and the royal house of Wiccae used to flow with it. It was how we were chosen to rule in the first place. If you have access to it, and you clearly do from what I saw in that prison cell, you will be strong and healthy- protected your whole life. This power remains a mystery to us, but you will have time to discover all you need to know."

"So," Godric asked, clearing his throat, "we're not worrying about her anymore?"

"No," Albright laughed, "No worries."

Looking up at her vampires with a guilty expression, Sookie smiled before popping out of their arms and over to her desk where she reached for her cell phone...

XOXOXOXOXOX

"Idonea, you bring that phone back to me right now! I am not playing with you, young lady!" Sookie watched as a small girl of five years ran out of the house and into the garden. Her laughter was like bells which hung in the air. Her bright blue eyes, the exact copy of her father's, were bright and intelligent. Her golden hair ran down her back in waves and bounced as she ran away with a wide grin plastered to her face.

Turning to a boy of the same age, with deep green eyes and short auburn hair Sookie sighed. "Kari, will you go grab your sister, please. I need to call Aunty Pythia before your daddies wake up." The little boy smiled up at her with love and devotion. "Okay, Momma. I'll get it," he promised, wrapping his arms around her in a warm embrace before turning to the garden.

"Nea, you better come back here! Momma needs that phone and I'm faster than you!" She watched as he half ran, half popped his way over to his sister.

The vision shifted as she watched the two children dance around each other in the sunshine, both powerful in their own way. She felt herself become suffused with understanding. She knew that she was what they had said. She was the lead on the council, all species were at peace and they all looked to her for guidance. Her children were beautiful, loved and safe. It all worked out.

XOXOXOXOXOX

"Sookie?" Blinking, Sookie looked over her shoulder at the three men in the room. They all had questions on their faces and worry in their eyes. Grabbing the phone she turned and smiled widely at them. The feelings of joy, contentment and love suffused her and she pushed them out into the bond. "No worries", she promised.

The End

AN: Thank you for reading. I am aware this was a rather abrupt end, but I felt it was best just to finish it rather than drag it out when my heart wasn't in it. There will NOT be any sort of sequel to this story. However, I have begun to write a new Sookie/Eric story. I don't know when I will post as I want to finish it first (so I don't have another episode of months between posts- I hate that.)

Thanks again.

Laura xx