AN: And here is the nest chapter! Didn't take so long to post this time! I'm very proud of myself!

I think this might be the longest chapter I have written actually...

Anyway, thank you everyone for the wonderful reviews as always! It's honestly the thing I look forward to the most when writing. I'm just so happy that everyone seems to love this story so much!

And now for a small announcement, I'm working on another story while I write this one. It's a True Blood x Avengers story. You all should go check it out if you're interested. It's called 'Frozen' and it's going to be part of a saga. The 1st is Sookie x Loki, the 2nd will be Sookie x Eric (with a little Sookie x Loki), and the 3rd will be Sookie x Eric x Loki. It was just a nifty idea I had.

Now on to the next chapter!

# # #Eric's POV# # #

As soon as we made it back to Shreveport, Dr. Ludwig was there waiting for us. I had Sookie placed in one of the guestrooms for now. I hadn't left her side since we arrived.

Dr. Ludwig looked over Sookie's body, making note of all her injuries. She informed me that Sookie's body suffered several broken bones (the left leg and right wrist which were now in casts, and several ribs), but my blood was already starting to heal them. It would just take some time, so Sookie would have to stay in bed for a few days. She was going to love that.

The cuts and bite marks were mostly gone. Only a gash on her arm and the wolf bite were still healing. Those wouldn't be around much longer though.

"I gave her something for the pain and a potion that will help her sleep through the night and day. Give her one of these when she wakes up, if she's in pain." Ludwig handed me a pill bottle, "Give her only a few drops of your blood a day. The bones need time to heal, if you give her to much they'll mend in a few minutes but the pain will be excruciating and might possibly kill her."

I growled at such a thought before nodding. Placing the bottle on the nightstand. Soon after, Ludwig popped out of the room leaving the two of us alone. I sighed and gently picked up Sookie's hand, holding it in my own. I didn't like her looking so helpless. I needed my strong, defiant, southern belle.

There was a small knock on the door at that moment.

"Come in." I whispered. Ludwig said the herbs she gave Sookie would make her sleep through an atomic bomb, but I didn't want to take any chances.

Chi came in a bouquet of pink roses in a vase, "I thought my new sister would like something to brighten up the room."

I gave her a nod, and she placed them on the nightstand on the other side of the bed. She then looked at Sookie, with a look of awe.

"So this is the woman who has warmed your cold heart." I glared at her, but she just chuckled, "She's beautiful, Aniki... I'm sure Godric would have loved her."

"He did." I spoke up and she looked at me in confusion, "Godric met her before he met his end. He could tell my intentions, and teased me about it." I couldn't help but think back to that day.

…...

We had just gotten back to Godric's home after the escape from the Fellowship. My maker was changing his clothes and I was sitting in a chair near by. My thoughts were on Sookie though. I still couldn't explain my feelings towards her at the time, but all I wished for was to go down and rip Compton's head off and take Sookie to some place more private and fuck her to oblivion.

"If you wish to go check on Miss. Stackhouse, I won't mind, my child." Godric smirked as he put on a new shirt. I tensed up and scowled, making him chuckle, "I can feel it you know... You care about this girl."

"Just because I wish to possess her and fuck her, does not mean I care about her, Godric." I even knew it was a lie then, but refused to acknowledge my feelings.

"I think we both know, that's a lie my child." He smiled and came to stand in front of me, patting me on the shoulder, "I personally think she would be good for you."

"...It doesn't matter. She belongs to someone else." Though not for long if I had anything to say about it.

"I would think that wouldn't stop you my child." He chuckled and went back to freshening up.

…...

I smiled at the memory. Sure I was still mad at Godric for talking me into letting Edgington live, but he was still my maker.

"Sookie also was the one who stayed with him in his final moments when I couldn't."

Chi's eyes widened for a moment, before looking down on Sookie with an unreadable expression. I could however see she was trying not to cry. She vamped out of the room for a moment, then came back with her sword. She then knelt by the bed, holding it up with her palms. She then spoke in Japanese. She was swearing fealty to my wife. I was honestly surprised. I didn't expect this of Chi, but she meant every word of it.

When she was done, Chi stood up and bowed to Sookie. Then looked to me, "My blade is her's to command. Let her know this if I cannot." I nodded. "I will leave you both and inform everyone that she is alright."

Chi then left us.

# # #Jessica's POV# # #

I came to in a room I've never been in before. What the hell? I sat up and looked around. There were lavender walls and the bed I was in was a deep purple. I couldn't remember anything after I drained that faery guy. I shifted slightly and realized I was naked!

"Oh good you're up!" I looked over to see Pam standing in a doorway to a bathroom, she was wearing a purple robe. I guess this is her room then...

Then it hit me. I'm naked in Pam's room! If I could blush still, I would probably be red as a firetruck right now. I quickly made sure the sheets were covering me. Why the hell was I naked in Pam's room of all places?!

"No need to be shy now." Pam smirked, "After the night we had." She was practically purring.

Wait... the 'night' we had?

I gaped in horror. Did Pam and I have sex?!

"I mean with how ravenous you were... and the things you could do with your mouth... mmm." She closed her eyes in pleasure and I thought I was going to be sick. "Jason Stackhouse must be an idiot to not want to be yours."

I'm going to faint. I'm a vampire and I'm going to faint.

After a moment Pam started shaking, before laughing hysterically. What the fuck?

"I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. T-The look on your face!" She whipped a bloody tear from her eye.

"Y-You mean we didn't..." I trailed off.

"No, of course not. Though I wouldn't have minded." She winked.

"Why the hell am I naked then?"

Pam moved sitting on the edge of the bed, "Apparently, some vampires can't hold their faery blood. I had to throw you over my shoulder in order to get you here. Then you got it into your mind that your clothes were the 'shackles of oppression' and ripped them off. You then went skinny dipping in Eric's pool, and claimed you were a shark. You even sang the theme from that stupid shark movie. Soon after that, Jason Stackhouse arrived with that prick preacher and the brats. You rushed into the house and started pawing at him, begging him to fuck you like 'Eric fucks Sookie'. You did this in front of everyone mind you. Then Newlin got all territorial and you two started a cat fight in the living room. Hair pulling and everything. When that happened, Eric came down and ordered me to keep you in my room until you came down from your high."

By the end of her recount of the events that happened last night my face was in my hands. I wish I was truly dead right now. How could I do something so embarrassing! I'm never going to be able to show my face again!

"Ugh, I wish I was dead dead..."

I could practically feel Pam rolling her eyes, "Jessica, you're barely two years and you were high out of your fucking mind on pure faery blood. What happened last night was out of your hands. Stop being so dramatic." Pam then got up and went to her closet and threw me a pair of pink sweats. "You can wear those. They should fit you."

"Thanks." I murmured before putting them on, "... Any word on Sookie yet?"

Pam was also getting dressed, "Eric said she'll have to be bedridden for a few days, but her body should heal... Same can't be said for whatever PTSD she's going to have when she wakes up however."

"Eric thinks it'll be bad?" I was worried for my friend.

"Sookie has been through a lot for a human and usually comes out stronger in the end... but from the state her body was in... She went through some fucked up torture. Eric is worried she won't be as strong this time. He hasn't said his fears out loud, but I can tell." Pam looked almost sad. I had never seen Pam show any emotion like that before. She was actually worried.

A scream rang throughout the house then.

# # #Sookie's POV# # #

Everything was dark and I felt weightless. I couldn't tell were I was. I tried to think, but nothing came to my mind. I think I heard someone whispering to me, but I couldn't make out the words. The voice was soothing though. It made me feel safe.

I just floated around in nothingness. Darkness surrounding me like a soothing blanket.

I suddenly felt pain and cringed.

Why was I feeling pain?

'Because a freak of nature like you needs to be punished.' A voice snickered.

I looked around for the source, but saw nothing but black.

'You deserve this pain. You're nothing but an abomination.' Another voice spoke.

Then there was laughing. Sadistic cold laughing. Then another stab of pain. I tried to scream, but couldn't.

'Aw I think the halfbreed doesn't like our company brother.'

'I believe you're right sister... Perhaps we should treat her like she's use to being treated. After all... she allows vampires to have her blood like she's a water fountain. She must enjoy being bit...'

'Yes, she's nothing but a vampire whore!'

I grabbed my head. It was all coming back to me now. Being kidnapped by Russell Edgington and Mab. Then the twins coming into the cage and...

I screamed then.

# # #Eric's POV# # #

I had just risen for the day. Sookie was still out cold. I didn't want to go to ground this morning, but Pam pointed out that I would be in no condition to care for Sookie if I didn't. So in the end I died for the day in a coffin that was in the closet of this room.

I took the same place I did the previous night. At the chair by her bedside, holding her hand. My thumb idly rubbing the back of it soothingly. I didn't know what else to do.

Soon I could feel Sookie's side of the bond spark. She was waking up!

I leaned in close whispering her name as I caressed her cheek. In an instant though she began to thrash about, and let out a bloodcurdling scream.

"Sookie!" I tried to snap her out of it, but she was completely in a panic. I didn't know what else to do, so I just brought her close and held her, sending all the love and comfort I could through the bond, "Sookie, it's alright. It's me, Love, you're safe."

She struggled against me for a few more moments, before coming out of her hysteria.

"E-Eric?"

I still held her, petting her hair back, "Yes. It's me, you're safe now, Sookie. You're safe."

My words soon sunk in, and she began to sob in my arms, clinging to me like a scared child. I just continued to hold her and send her love and comfort, whispering to her softly in Swedish. I heard everyone come in, but Pam luckily moved them out of the room when she saw the situation was under control.

…...

Once Sookie calmed somewhat, I just laid in bed with her. Holding her carefully so I didn't aggravate her injuries. I explained what happened for the most part. I couldn't remember most of it after all. I didn't tell her about that though. I didn't wish to cause her anymore stress.

"So they're all dead?" She asked, her voice a little raspy from crying.

"Yes. We burnt the bodies and everything. In fact, the whole place was torched just to make sure."

Sookie nodded against my chest, and I continued to rub her back to sooth her.

"... Do you need anything, Lover? Food? Drink? The pain killers from the doctor?" I inquired gently.

I could feel her shake her head against my chest, "No, I just need you right now."

"I am yours then." I kissed her head, "After all I'm going to be your nurse while you're restricted to this bed."

I felt her cringe at the thought of having to stay in bed for a few days. I chuckled into her hair. I knew she would hate having to stay in bed for a few days.

"Do I have to stay in bed?"

"Yes, Doctor's orders." I pulled back grinning down at her, having to hold back my laughter at her pouting lips, "But I'll be by your side every night... and if you're a good girl, you'll get a sponge bath." I waggled my eyebrows at her, making her laugh. Thank the heavens for that sound.

Sookie looked to the side then back to me, "It seems I've worried everyone. Maybe they should come up and see I'm alright?"

"Are you sure you're up for visitors? I'm sure they would understand if you weren't." I brushed a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

"Yes, I think I'm up for it. Besides they're worrying themselves silly and... I kinda wanna know why Steve Newlin is here and apparently in love with my brother..." That last sentence made her question the reality of everything I could tell.

"Yeah... He's also a vampire apparently."

Her eyes went wide, "Who the hell would turn that a-hole?"

I smirked, "I have no clue and neither does he. I didn't want him to be here, but apparently your brother has taken it upon himself to look after him."

"What the hell is my idiot of a brother thinking?" She sighed, "Oh well, send them all up and let's get this over with."

I nodded, "Alright, Pam, send them up."

…...

I could hear them coming up the steps, while I helped Sookie sit up against the headboard. Making sure there were plenty of pillows to support her back. Right then I finished setting her up, the door opened. Pam stepping in first, followed by Jason, with Steve Newlin not far behind, then Jessica. Chi, Akira, and the faeries were gone. Hm, strange...

"Sook!" Jason looked relieved as he came over and hugged his sister, "I'm so glad you're ok!" Sookie smiled and hugged him back as best as she could with the cast on. Jason then moved back and looked her over. "How ya feelin'?"

I could feel Sookie tense up through the bond. She was still sensitive about the subject. I hope she will talk to me about what happened so I can figure out the best way to help her through it. I have seen many battles, but I doubt I have been through what Sookie had last night.

I then watched Sookie force a smile, I hated when she had to force one, it was similar to the one she used when her telepathy was bothering her, "I'm fine, Jase. Eric got me all fixed up! Though it looks like I'll have to stay in bed for a few days..." She grumbled that last part.

I smirked and Jason laughed.

"Come now, Sookie, just think of it as much needed vacation." Pam smirked, "Just let Eric spoil you!"

Sookie rolled her eyes then giggled. I has thankful for my child that moment. So very thankful.

"She's right! You've never had a sick day in your life! Just relax and let your husband baby you like normal girls would." Jason agreed with my child, earning him a punch in the arm with her good hand.

"Come on Sookie it probably wont be that bad." Jessica smiled, "It's not like it's going to be forever, and it might be fun! I'm sure Eric will make sure you're not bored."

"Though if you want to see something entertaining, just give Jessica a few sips of faery blood." I quipped.

Sookie looked at me confused, then to the now mortified Jessica. If she thought she was going to live that stunt down she had another thing coming.

"Wait, what happened?" Sookie asked, then looked to Jason who was blushing and looking away. Sookie stared at him for a second then a blush came across her face and she quickly cleared her throat before turning back to Jessica, "I-I'm sure it wasn't that bad, Jessica, and I mean you were intoxicated. Lord knows I've done a few stupid things when I was younger and drank to much."

I raised an eyebrow at my wife, "You've been drunk before?"

Before Sookie could even think of my question, Jason started laughing.

"Oh yeah! You're talking about your 21st birthday! I completely forgot about that!"

We all looked to Stackhouse who was now brushing away a tear from laughing so much.

"And what pray tell did Sookie do on her birthday?" Pam asked raising her brow as well.

"Well we were at Lafayette's, and Tara and him both decided to get Sookie drunk as a skunk..." He began.

"Jason Stackhouse, one more word out of you and I'll inform everyone in this room of a certain reoccurring dream you've had since you were thirteen involving cool whip and a cowboy hat." Sookie threatened.

Jason visibly paled and shut his mouth on the subject.

"Boo you're no fun, Sookie." Pam pouted.

"Now, to change the subject..." Sookie looked over at Newlin, "What are you doing here, Mr. Newlin?"

Newlin looked nervous, but he smiled, "Well, I'm staying with Jason, and I was with him when you were captured by those awful people. And I was planning to do this anyway, but I would like to formally apologize to you for the way you were treated at the Fellowship. I was the one who was lost, not you. Being made vampire has made me realize this."

Sookie was surprised, but nodded to him, "Well I am sad about the circumstances of your turning, but I'm glad that you seem to be realizing your past mistakes." My wife has always been forgiving in nature, but I could feel in the bond that she didn't trust Newlin more then she could throw him.

Newlin grinned, "Yes, and my beloved, Jason, is helping me become a better person!"

"B-Beloved?" Sookie's eye brows shot up.

"I told you to stop calling me that!" Jason narrowed his eyes at Newlin, "I told you before, Steve, I ain't gay!"

"Only a matter of time." Steve grinned up at him.

After a few more moments of visiting I have everyone leave. I was getting late and I still needed to get Sookie some food.

…...

I was in the middle of cooking Sookie potato and bacon corn chowder (Adele Stackhouse had noted it was one of Sookie's favorite recipes on the card), when Chi entered the kitchen.

She stared at me dumbfounded, "First, you fall in love, and now here I see you cooking?" She walked over looking at the concoction cautiously, "Is this even edible, Aniki?"

I glared at her, "Yes, it is. For your information, dearsister, I am a good cook. I've practiced, and I've even cooked for Sookie a few times already."

"I'm just teasing you, Aniki." She chuckled and got a trublood out of the fridge before popping it into the microwave, "I actually find it sweet. I wish I could cook like that for Akira."

"Speaking of which, where is he? Out catching rabbits to eat?" I smirked.

This time she glared at me, "No, he's entertaining the young ones so they don't bother Sookie. We figured she wouldn't want them to see her like that. He's currently playing cards with them. I would have joined, but I had to go feed."

"What happened to the faeries?" "They said something about needing to go inform their subjects on Mab's demise. They said they would come after Sookie's healed. I think they figured there was already to much going on, and didn't want to stress her out more."

That was probably a wise choice. After her ordeal, Sookie probably wouldn't want to see another fae for awhile.

Once the chowder was finished, I poured it into a bowl and put it on a tray with a glass of milk.

"I'll be with Sookie all night most likely. I know you probably want to meet her, but I think it's best to wait for that tomorrow night."

Chi nodded, "That's alright, I understand. Good night, Aniki."

AN: well what do you guys think? R&R!