AN: Hello my fellow readers! Sorry for the long wait but I like to update my story right after I see True Blood I don't know why it just happens lol. Maybe its cuz we are True Blood addicts we need to read fan fics to kill time until next Sunday's episode lol.

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Now on to with the story!

Chapter 25: Living Like The Dead

Eric and I stand in the alley with stunned faces when we heard that it was Lisa who murdered Thomas. How did she manage to kill a vampire if she was just a human like me? I managed to kill a vampire out of pure luck and I also had some help from Eric when I drank his blood. Did Jacob give Lisa some of his blood so she will be able to do it?

Lisa was still under Eric's control and she sat waiting for another question to be asked. "Lisa, why did you kill him?" Eric asked in a soft tone. He must have thought if he asked in a calm voice he will get the full answer.

Lisa inhaled and said sadly, "Because Jacob made me do it. He said if I truly wanted to be a vampire and love him I will do this for him. He wanted to be Sheriff so badly. He gave me some sort of magical juice and told me to put it in Thomas' blood."

So Thomas was drugged. If Jacob was so conniving, why didn't he glamour Lisa so she could forget of what she had done to Thomas? Any vampire would have done that first thing.

I looked at Eric, "Wouldn't vampires smell it in the blood if it was drugged?" Vampires did have good sense of smell. "It was unscented. I asked Jacob the same thing when he gave it to me." She answered my question instead of Eric.

Eric didn't like this one bit knowing that there was some sort of potion that could kill off their kind; just another thing for vampires to worry about.

Suddenly Eric tensed up and I heard footsteps approaching. Eric had his guard up in case but he must have smelled that it wasn't someone to be worry about. I then saw as the person came closer that it was Bill.

"There you are. I was looking all over for you two. I tried calling but my phone died. Jacob will like to have a word with you Eric," Bill informed Eric. I didn't want Eric to go, what if Jacob slipped something in his drink?

Bill felt the tension in the alley and noticed Lisa sitting on the crate. "What is she doing here? Wait is she being glamour?" Bill asked as he took a closer look at Lisa.

Eric informed him of what we learned from her and he told Bill to continue asking her questions while he went to speak with Jacob. And that once he is done to erase this experience so Jacob will never find out.

Eric was ready to go but I grabbed his arm so he was facing me and he felt how worry I was for him. "Don't worry I'll be okay. I won't drink anything he offers me. I'll tell him I only love drinking your blood," he winked, gave me a peck on the lips and was off.

EPOV – (AN: I decided to do half of Sookie's POV and then Eric's because I'm dying to know what Jacob wanted to discuss with him and we all love to know what is going on in that sexy head of his lol.)

I admit after finding out how Thomas was killed it made me nervous going back to the club and meeting Jacob. I never heard of this vampire in my life and I been alive for a very long time.

If Bill can't find him in that little program he created then where the hell did Jacob come from? I entered the club once again and before going up to the booths I took in a deep breath and tried to calm myself down; I had to play it cool.

I went up the stairs and saw Jacob waiting for me all alone. The other vampires that were apart of the party were all gone. Jacob was enjoying himself a bottle of True Blood and I saw on the table there was another and it was meant for me.

I sat at the chair opposite of him and he saw that I didn't take the drink right away. "Aren't you going to drink?" He said to me.

"No thanks, I only drink from my wife," I replied and made it known that she is mine and only I can drink from her. So he better keep his filthy hands off of her.

At that moment I said screw the plan we already knew what we needed to know about Jacob and I wouldn't put Sookie in any more danger.

"Pity those things aren't cheap." He looked disappointed that I didn't take the bottle, that ass was trying to poison me. "Any who, speaking of your precious Sookie has she found anything to clear my name?" He asked with much interest.

Play it cool Eric, I said to myself. "No we haven't found anything as of yet. She hasn't met any of Thomas' workers yet either. I'm certain once she meets them she will find something," I said to him.

"Right I almost forgot she has to meet them. How about we say tomorrow night in my manor? There she can do some readings and I'll request for the workers to be there let's say at ten; just you and Sookie." He took out his cell phone and marked Sookie and I down for tomorrow night.

I did not like that he said just wanted Sookie and I to attend. I wanted Bill to come with us if something happened to me, Bill will make sure Sookie is safe.

"Why can't Bill Compton come with me? He is supposed to go everywhere with me the King said so himself," I lied. He gave me an evil grin, "I will discuss this with my Queen then she will discuss it with your King and…."

I put my hand up for him to stop; he really was a sneaky bastard. "Fine only Sookie and I will go. But to come to an agreement; I want Bill to wait outside of your manor, just in case." No way was I going to let some new Sheriff order me around. I was Eric freaking Northman as Sookie said.

He rolled his eyes he knew I wasn't going to give up. "Fine agreed. Mr. Compton can wait outside. Speaking of him I was talking to him while you dance with your lovely wife and might I add she dances quite…sexy. I saw the hurt in Mr. Compton's eyes as he saw her dance with you. He still hung up on her, huh? Tell me how does it feel knowing that Mr. Compton had her first?"

In my vampire speed I had Jacob by the neck once again and I was pinning him down. He started to laugh and manages to say. "I see it stings knowing that he had her first," he smirked.

"What matters is I have her now and she is forever mine." I tighten my hold on his neck I know it won't do anything since we vampires don't breathe but it made me feel better seeing him squirm underneath me.

"Are we done here?" I growled and let go of his neck. Jacob rubbed his neck and I left him red marks. "Yes we are you may return to the hotel. I will see you tomorrow night," he said.

I turned to leave but he called me back, "Before you leave I have a question for you." He got up from the seat and came to me. I was much taller than him well I was taller than anyone I ever met.

"Is it possible for vampires to have children with a human?" He asked with a leer. I wasn't sure what I could say at this point I never knew it could be possible until I met Cindy.

"I been alive for a long time and never have I heard such a thing," I said to him and hoped it left it at that. He was tapping his finger on his chin as he was thinking of his next question. "But do you think it's possible? And if so you think the parents will be able to hide it?"

"Sure if they have a good cover up story it could be possible. But then again I don't think it is possible. A vampire can't have children you should know that since you're a vampire. Unless you're not a real vampire and you have a child somewhere." I retorted back at him and I saw him become nervous when I said that.

"Of course I'm a vampire." He nervously said and I scoff at him and walked away. I think I might have a hunch as to why Bill can't find anything on Jacob.

I went back to the alley and Bill still has Lisa in a trance as Sookie sat watching. I asked Bill what else he found out but Sookie answered.

"She has no clue how Jacob came to be and she was behind the death of Stacy and Stacy's mother. She used the same poison she gave Thomas. Also Jacob has a feeling that Thomas is hiding something from him," she informed me. And the thing that Thomas is hiding and was protecting was his daughter Cindy.

I told them good work and told Bill that was enough so he erased her memories at once. Bill made Lisa believe that she came out here for air because the club made her feel light headed. He told her to close her eyes and to open them when she counted to ten. I picked up Sookie bridal style and we were gone in a flash by the time Lisa opened her eyes.

We were back in the hotel and the front desk told me that Chris is waiting for me in our room. What the hell did Chris do this time? He was always getting himself into trouble; he was like the annoying little brother you never wanted.

Bill returned to his room and Sookie and I went to ours. I slipped in the key and there was Chris waiting for me on the couch. Sookie waved hello to Chris and went to our bedroom to change. I didn't want her too; I really wanted to rip that dress off of her.

I tossed my jacket on the couch. "So Chris what brings you here?" I started out with and unbutton my shirt at the top. "Eric, look I want to work for you. I'm bored just sitting here and doing nothing. I see you and Bill in action and I want to be a part of that. I know you can use an extra pair of hands since you sent Pam back. Come on man," Chris pleaded.

I thought it over and he was right I could use an extra pair of hands. Even more so since I'm going to that damn manor tomorrow and who knows what Jacob has up his sleeve. "Alright but one screw up and I will stake you myself. Our maker isn't here anymore to protect you," I warned him.

Chris smiled and was so happy. "Yes. Thanks Eric, you're the best; I won't disappoint you." He shook my hand and left the room. Sookie came out once she heard the door close in her white nightgown. She looked so innocent in her white nightgown - so innocent it made me wanted to devour her even more.

"What was that all about?" She asked me as she removed her earrings. "Chris just wanted to join the gang. Now care to explain as to why you changed from your dress?"

"I wanted to be comfortable. Besides I knew you wanted to destroy it and it's too pretty," she pouted and walked over to me. She straddled my lap and wrapped her arms around my neck as I wrapped mine around her waist.

She leaned in and rubbed her small cute button nose against mine. She looked at me with so much love in her eyes. "Eric I want to be your wife." She brought up the ring issue again.

"Sookie…" I began with but she hushed me with her finger. "No you listen to me. When I saw the ring I was scare at first, but being with you and when you hold me in your arms all my fears go away. You make me feel so safe and loved. During the whole time we were apart I felt like a piece of me was missing and when we got back together I felt hole again. I want to become Mrs. Northman officially and in my world as you put it. Who would have thought that the right man for me will be a 1,000 year old vampire?" She gave her infamous small smiles; it's what she did when she was nervous. She leaned in and gave me a peck on the lips.

"You just can't let anything be a surprise, can you? I was going to do this properly but since you're an impatient and stubborn woman I have to do this now." I lifted her off of my lap and sat her on the couch. I went to our bedroom to find the ring in the suitcase. I took it out and looked at it. This is now or never, I thought to myself.

I never proposed to anyone before. Yes I was married in my human life but I was betrothed and when you were betrothed there is no need to propose.

I felt nervous; I don't know why because I already know her answer was going to be yes. I came out of our bedroom and she was sitting there acting like I wasn't even there, playing with her nails and humming a tune.

I stood before her and she looked up at me. "What is it Eric? Is something bothering you?" She was such an evil little thing. I went down on one knee and took her hand in mine. I tried to think of what to say to her but no words would come out. I mentally slapped myself and just go for it already. Just speak from my undead heart.

"I think the moment I ever laid eyes on you I knew you were the one. Something inside me told me that this girl is special and I gotta make her mine. I did whatever I could to make you mine. And on that journey of chasing you we formed a friendship and later on a bond that is very strong till this day. I did whatever I could to protect you and made sure you were always safe. You took care of me when I had no clue who I was and I will forever be grateful for that," I paused and now held her face in my hand. I saw the tears forming behind her eyes as I spoke from the heart.

"I been alive for along time and no one gets me the way you do Sookie not even Pam. Don't tell her that," she laughed softly at my comment. I opened the box and held the ring in my hand. "Sookie Stackhouse will you do me the honor of becoming my wife? I promise with this ring that I will love you forever." I put the ring on her ring finger. "YES! Of course its yes! I'll be honored to be your wife," she happily and tearfully said.

I grabbed her face and gave her the most powerful and passionate kiss I think I have ever gave her. She was now fully mine in my world and now in hers.

No one will ever take her from me - no one. I lifted her off the couch bridal style once again and gently placed her on our bed. She looked like a goddess laying there waiting for me to take her.

I removed my clothing and was only left in boxers. I crawled next to her on the bed and my hands trace up and down her smooth tan legs. My hands went in between her inner thighs and the little vixen wasn't wearing any underwear, she had this all planned out.

Her hands ran through my hair as I went up to her and capture her lips in a deep kiss. I parted her lips with my tongue and her tongue rubbed against mine. She always did this thing when we kissed, where she would nibble on my tongue; it made me hard instantly.

I let go of her lips and my mouth attacked her neck. But not in that kind of way, I was always gentle with her. My hands bought her nightgown up and I began massaging those amazing breast of hers. She was absolutely perfect and she was all mine. I love that word - mine. "Eric, make love to me," she said in such a low voice, if it wasn't for my vampire hearing I wouldn't have heard.

I felt her desire and she was becoming impatient; she wanted me now. I wasn't going to keep my fiancé waiting any longer. I removed her nightgown in a flash and then took off my boxers. I positioned myself at her entrance and before going in I looked down and admired the beauty that was under me. "Sookie, I love you." I went in slowly enjoying the feeling of her opening up for me. She rolled her eyes back in pleasure as I was fully in her.

She spread her legs wider so she could fully feel me in her, and her nails were scratching down and up my back. I went at a slow pace at first so she can get used to the feeling but she gave me a look asking for me to go faster, so I did. She was crying out my name and panting. "Eric…oh Eric," she said over and over again.

I started to go really fast and the bed was shaking from the force. I picked up Sookie in my arms, still inside her and held her as I pushed in and out of her. She thrusted her hips up to meet with each of my thrust. She gave me small kisses all over my face and whispered in my ear, "Drink from me." I looked at her with my fangs extended and she tilted her head to the side to give me better access.

My tongue licked her neck, gave her a soft kiss with my lips and then I bit into her neck. She cried out in pain at first then it turned into pleasure. Her blood was flowing in my mouth. She taste so sweet and that hint of fairy in her blood it made it even sweeter. I stopped myself from drinking since I didn't want her to loose her strength during our love making. I licked the wound so it would heal and kissed it once again.

"Now you drink from me," I said to her. I placed her back down on the bed and cut the side of my throat. "Drink before the wound closes," I said to her and her small mouth went to my neck. I once again took her in my arms and enjoyed the feeling of her drinking my blood - knowing that I was flowing through her veins at this moment.

She licked the wound once she was done drinking from me, it didn't do any thing since her saliva didn't have the healing touch we vampires have. Suddenly she caught me off guard and threw me on my back so she was now on top. She was full of energy after drinking my blood. I didn't mind because I sure did enjoy her on top.

My hands fondled her breast as she rode me. I could feel my lover was about to climax and so was I. She gave one last thrust and we both came at the same time. She looked glossy from sweating so much and she was trying to catch her breath.

She laid her warm body on top of my cold one. "That was intense. Wow," she said. I stroked her hair and kissed the top of her head; my precious Sookie. Her breathing became steady and I knew she was fast asleep. I pulled the blanket over us and soon I fell asleep.

I heard this ringing noise in the background and I opened up my eyes and saw it was my cell phone. Sookie was on her side of the bed now so I went to get my phone. It was a number I didn't recognize. "Hello?" "Hello is this the vampire name Eric Northman?" The voice sound familiar. "Yes this is he. Who is this?" I was on alert now.

"This is Lily the old witch. You came to me asking for me to alter a potion you gave me," she said. I told her to hold and went to the bathroom to speak to her privately incase Sookie woke up. I didn't want her to hear anything if it was good or bad news. I wanted to keep her in the dark of this whole situation.

I told her to speak. "Mr. Northman I have some news that I think you wouldn't be too happy about. The potion is so ancient it can't be alter. I tried everything and nothing works." Her voice became sad as she told me the awful news. "Are you sure? Is there another way?" I asked with hope. "I'm sorry the only way you can have a child is if you drink it and stay human forever."

I was at lost for words; if she couldn't figure out a way around it then it was hopeless. "Um well thanks. I'll let my wife know. Thank you for all your help. I'll come over tomorrow night and pick up the potion." "Once again I am sorry Mr. Northman I knew how much you and your wife wanted a child." She gave me her condolence.

Before hanging up with her I wanted to ask her a question about my theory on Jacob. "Lily is there some sort of potion or spell that a human can take and become a vampire?" I heard her through the phone that she was moving objects around in her small apartment. "Ah here it is. Yes it's an ancient Spanish spell that the Spaniards created and its call Viviendo Como Los Muertos, meaning Living Like the Dead."

She has my full attention now. "Have you ever perform this spell on any one?" She made a disgusted grunt. "Oh no, I don't mess with dark magic like this, especially old ones like these. There is a warning when using this spell that eventually the human who made themselves into a vampire will become…hmm the last part is a bit fuzzy. Let me get my glasses."

This was how Jacob was able to be a vampire and that is why he had no history or anything. That sly fox thinking he can fool me; he has no idea who he is dealing with. She returns back to the phone, "Okay hmm now much better. The human will become a vampire permanently it says. Once they use this spell there is no turning back." She explained. "How is that a warning? Isn't that what the human always wanted in the first place?" I questioned.

"Well it could be a human just wanted to see what it will be like to be a vampire for a day but if the human used the spell for a long period of time then they turn to a vampire forever. Old magic is really tricky and not 100% clear."

But how was Jacob able to fool the Queen into thinking he was old enough to be Sheriff and take over Thomas' position. Perhaps Jacob has the Queen and the other vampires that work for him under some sort of spell. Also why would a human go through so much trouble and use a spell when they can just go to a vampire and ask to be turned.

"Is that all vampire?" She broke my train of thought. "Is it possible while I come pick up my potion that you can teach me more about this spell? I think I know someone who has performed it and I need to know for a fact that he is using this spell."

"That is alright with me," she said and hung up the phone on me. She must have assumed I will go at night and didn't bother to tell me what time to show up.

I went back to the bedroom and saw that Sookie was still sound asleep. I brushed away the few strands that were covering her face; she looked so peaceful in her sleep. I crawled back into the bed and took her in my arms.

Before drifting off to sleep I thought of how I was going to break the news to her that we won't be able to have a child. She will be so heart broken once again. I won't tell her tonight or tomorrow; but someday I will.

AN: Please don't hate me!! Looks like the couple won't have a little Viking of their own. Aw! But now we are discovering what Jacob really is…is he just a regular human who found this spell or is he a powerful witch who performs the spell on himself? I have no idea yet I'm figuring it out as you are reading this lol. So now Eric and Sookie are officially engaged not sure when they will be married since the law hasn't passed yet but soon one day. Now I haven't even began writing chapter 26 yet, right now I'm working on a project at work but once I finish I will write right away…can't let my fans down lol.

And how sick was True blood last night?! My god! That episode was awesome!! I love when Eric tried to be a human and talked different it was funny. Then when Eric offer himself to be chained up he said he did it for Godric's freedom and for Sookie's and Steven was like maybe I should chain you up together so you both burn…Just so much happen! Bill confronting Eric and telling him Sookie will never be his…come on…we all know she will one day. And they better use that in the show and the vampire marriage. Or I will raise some hell! Lol

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