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Title : Set Fire To The Rain

Genre : Drama, Romance.

Disclaimer : I don't own the characters unfortunately. They are the property of HBO and Charlaine Harris ! I only own my OC, Alyssa Bennett.

Chapter 34 :

A Few Days Later

" What happened to us? " Godric asked as he stared at his child.

They hadn't truly talked during the last few days. Eric was too angry at him and Godric knew his child needed time to think about what was happening with Alyssa. Godric was painfully aware of Eric's confusion, his anger towards him and also his feelings for Alyssa.

Godric, on the other hand, had time to think about his own emotions. He wasn't better than Eric if he was completely honest with himself. After what happened with Alyssa, he wasn't really sure about what he wanted. He couldn't deny that he felt something for her but it wasn't perfectly clear. Even if he loved her, Eric was also his child and Eric loved Alyssa too. The ancient vampire couldn't do anything if that meant hurting his child.

And now, Godric just wanted to make things right with Eric. He needed to work things out with his child. He also needed to talk about Alyssa with Eric. They just couldn't stay away from each other forever, they couldn't stop talking so easily.

They had always been extremely close and Alyssa came into their lives. She changed everything when she kissed them both. Of course, Godric knew she didn't mean to do this but she did.

The worst thing about this situation was the fact that he was also feeling Alyssa's emotions. He knew how confused she was.

" I don't know. " Eric sincerely answered."It seems wrong. Sometimes I can't even look at you without wanting to hurt you." Eric was perfectly aware that the silent treatment he was giving to his maker was hurting him, and he hated himself for his own anger towards Godric. Eric had never felt that way toward the vampire who turned him. Things had never been as strained between them until he met Alyssa.

He wanted to hate her but he just couldn't do this, he knew why unfortunately. That simple thought made him crazy. He wasn't supposed to feel that way towards a human but she wasn't human. And even if she was human, he knew he would feel exactly the same way. That was terrible. He was a vampire, he was not like Bill Compton.

" We should really do something and we shouldn't let Alyssa come between us. " Eric started, knowing that he couldn't lose his maker because of Alyssa. " I'm not blaming her for anything because let's be honest we're the only one to blame. We're arguing like children. "

" For the first time, I don't really know what we're going to do now. " The older vampire confessed. " Perhaps we should just act like nothing happened. "

That thought was appealing, extremely appealing but unfortunately both of them knew it was impossible. They couldn't forget what happened, they couldn't deny what they felt. Nothing was ever going to be the same now but it couldn't be that bad. They were both very old, they could deal with this situation, they could deal with whatever was happening to them.

" We can't. " Eric stated as Godric swiftly nodded. " I know you're very fond of Alyssa but she's mine and I.. " Eric paused, knowing that it was too hard to admit, in front of his maker, that he felt something for Alyssa, even if Godric already knew everything. " I don't want her to be with anyone else. You are my maker but this time, I just can't let you have her. "

Godric looked at his child, surprised by him. Eric had never been like that, his child had never admitted that he loved someone. Of course, he hadn't clearly said it but it was evident.

" Sometimes, I regret not making her mine. " Godric started and he could already sense the anger coming from his child. " Don't worry Eric, she's yours and I don't think it's going to change. I can't deny what I feel for her but you're my child. I can't be selfish and take her away from you. "

A wave of relief passed through their bond and Godric smiled at this. As much as a part of him wanted Alyssa for himself, he just couldn't hurt Eric intentionally. He wasn't even sure about what he felt towards Alyssa,. He wanted her, he loved her but it was a strange feeling. When they were in Dallas, he had never thought of her like that but everything had changed.

Another part of him also knew that Alyssa had strong feelings for Eric. She truly wanted him even if she was trying to deny it. Eric was hurting her because of his obsession with Sookie Stackhouse and Godric couldn't accept this. He would do anything to stop this, and hopefully without hurting anyone.

" You wouldn't be selfish, I can understand your feelings. I just don't understand why she's making me feel that way. I don't want this but I can't stop it. "

" Don't fight it. " Godric immediately said. Even if he cared a lot about Alyssa, he knew she could be happy with Eric. " Then, I think we should just let her decide what she wants. We can't choose for her even if it might hurt us."

Even if Eric hated that, he knew his maker was right. Even if he wanted Alyssa, she was the only one who could decide what would happen. He couldn't force her to do anything, as much as he wanted to have her. He wanted her to give herself completely to him.

Eric had never been so weak… When he wanted something, he got it but with Alyssa it was really different.

" Eric, I just want to know exactly what you're planning to do concerning Sookie Stackhouse. Your obsession with her is hurting Alyssa and if you really care about her like you claim to, you need to stop this madness. Alyssa won't be able to deal with this and you know it. "

Once again Godric was right. Alyssa was jealous of the attention Sookie got from Eric, and the one thousand years old vampire knew it. He was even taking advantage of that. He played with Alyssa, he liked to tease her knowing that she was jealous simply because that meant she cared about him. He just felt so powerful and wanted by Alyssa.

" I'm not going to lie to you, Godric. A part of me wants to possess Sookie, she resists me and it's making her interesting just like her telepathy but to be honest I'm also using her. I'm using her power of course, her telepathy is very useful. The truth is I don't want Sookie the way I want Alyssa. " Eric confessed, feeling the need to explain his feelings to his maker.

Godric didn't know if he should be relieved or angry. Of course, he was more than happy that Eric liked Alyssa a lot but a part of him wished he could be the one with Alyssa. That was crazy because he shouldn't feel that way towards her. Deep inside of him, the older vampire didn't even know what he really wanted. After that kiss, he had been confused and lost for the first time in a very long time.

He only wished for Alyssa and Eric's happiness. It was complicated, extremely complicated but somehow he knew he would get the answer to his questions. Godric was sure that soon he will know exactly how he felt towards Alyssa.

Time was all he really needed.

" If you really want Alyssa, stop whatever you're doing with Sookie. Making her jealous is not what you should do. " Godric said, trying to make Eric realize what he was doing. Perhaps he already knew, in fact it was evident that he already knew but Godric had to say that. He just didn't want to feel Alyssa's pain again, especially if this pain was caused by Eric's attitude.

" I- " Eric started but a knock at the door interrupted him. Both vampires looked at the door. Pam soon appeared and she looked nervous.

" What is it? " Eric asked, sensing his child's trouble.

" Sophie-Ann is here. "

Eric and Godric both tensed. Both knew that she was probably here for Alyssa, but Eric also knew that there was a small chance she was here for another thing. He was after all selling V for her, which was something Godric didn't know, at least for now. Soon Eric would have to confess that simple thing to his maker, in fact he would have to do it now.

" She's coming here of course, she wants to see you, both. "

" Of course, she does. Take care of the bar Pam. "

Pam nodded and left while Eric and Godric waited for Sophie-Ann. They were both extremely angered by this little visit. It was already bad enough that she knew about Alyssa's power but now that she was coming here. It was worse. Who knew what she wanted? Of course, Godric and Eric knew Sophie-Ann couldn't do anything against both of them but they didn't want any trouble with her nor did they want trouble with the Authority.

" Just so you know Godric, I'm selling V for Sophie-Ann. "

Godric glared at his child, not really believing that Eric could do something that stupid. He wanted to scream at him but he couldn't since the vampire queen of Louisiana came in Eric's office.

" I think you have something very interesting in your possession. Where's the human? " Sophie-Ann immediately asked, her excitement evident in her voice.

It was going to be a very long night. Godric and Eric knew that now, they needed to protect Alyssa as much as they could.

I wasn't really sure those days helped me knowing what I truly felt for Eric and Godric but it was still great to stay away from them. I felt lighter, as if I didn't have to worry about anything.

It was also thanks to Sookie. She had been just wonderful, she tried to make me forget about everything and she succeeded at times. We even had our girl's night the other day. It was amazing to feel like a normal human after everything that happened in my life. It was like I was back when I was sixteen or seventeen. It was really great and I wished we could have more nights like this one.

I even had time to call my parents, who were overjoyed to finally hear me on the phone. They asked many questions about where I was or what I was doing. I had to be very careful and not tell Mom and Dad everything for their safety. Vampires could glamour my parents and my sister too. My family could be in danger because of me, they could even put me in danger even if they didn't want to. At least, they were reassured to know that I was perfectly fine.

This little call made me realize that I missed them a lot… I wished I could see my family soon.

During those days, I couldn't deny that both vampires had been on my mind, and as much as I hated to admit it, Eric more than Godric. I dreamt about him, more than I wished, more so than I did of Godric. My thoughts remained focused on Eric no matter how hard I tried to forget him. I tried to blame his blood and those erotic dreams but deep inside of me, I knew that I was lying to myself.

Eric was making me feel something special while with Godric it was different. It was really strange because Godric had always been nicer towards me but then, I think that deep inside of me I didn't need someone to be only nice, which was completely ridiculous. What kind of girl didn't want someone like my longtime friend?

I didn't know what was wrong with me.

First, I kissed two vampires, one of them was nearly my best friend and I should hate the other one. And now, I was hardly admitting that I was at the mercy of the vampire I was supposed to hate. I mean, I care about Eric and I care Godric but it's not the same thing. I felt like I wanted both of them but not the same way.

I was really going crazy but I decided something during those days. Nothing will happen for now. I truly wished something would happen between Eric and I or even Godric and I but I didn't want to lose Godric's friendship nor did I want to lose whatever Eric and I shared. It was strange, really strange but well. It was the only thing to do.

I needed to be sure about what I wanted and I needed more time, and perhaps I also needed to see them again to be sure about my feelings. I didn't know if I wanted to see them right now. It felt good to be away from Fangtasia and vampires. It wasn't like I didn't enjoy Godric and Eric's company but they didn't really make me feel normal.

" Alyssa, is that okay if I leave you alone tonight? Bill and I want to spend some time alone in his house. " Sookie said, coming out of the kitchen.

She looked lovely, as always, wearing a cute yellow dress. She was glowing when she went to see Bill. Even if that sounded lame, I was really starting to think that they were made for each other. Of course, I hated Bill and not only because he revealed my secret to some vampire queen but he loved Sookie and he was making her happy. She deserved to be happy and if Bill could make her happy, it was okay with me. As if I had something to say about that.

" Of course, it's okay Sookie. I'll stay here and watch tv or do something else. Of course, I won't leave the house except if Godric or Eric comes. " I answered, knowing that it was exactly what she was going to say.

Every time she went to work on night, she always told me to stay in the house and never leave it. She was very worried for me but honestly, I didn't want any trouble. I knew what I had to do.

" Great, that's really great. I just can't wait to be with him. I miss him even if I was with him yesterday. "

Okay, they loved each other but sometimes it was a little bit disgusting. It was too much, as if you could miss someone so easily. Seriously, that was ridiculous but I couldn't say anything.

" Well, I'm sure you'll enjoy your night with him. Don't waste any time. "

She laughed and left seconds later. I was alone but it didn't really bother me. I felt safe in Sookie's house, even if no one was there to protect me. I even knew that if by chance something happened, either Eric or Godric would come or I would defend myself. I hadn't tried to control my power while I was at Sookie's but I knew that soon I could do it.

A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts and for a brief moment, I was scared. My fear didn't last very long when I saw Eric standing there. I didn't know how I should feel at this very moment. I wasn't really eager to go back to Fangtasia but I couldn't help but be excited to see him here. I wanted to see him, I wanted to be with him…

" Hi ! " I said as I opened the door. I sounded like a fangbanger right now, as if I was desperate to finally be with a vampire.

" Aren't you happy to see me? " Eric stated and smirked.

I missed that smirk… No, I didn't miss it. That was completely ridiculous, I was completely ridiculous right now. Then, I couldn't help but smile at him.

" Why are you here? " I asked, trying to stop acting like a teenager. I needed to be serious and forget about what I could feel for Eric. Honestly, I was still a little bit angry at him and I was also jealous of Sookie but that was something I still needed to forget for now.

" Unfortunately, someone wants to see you at Fangtasia. "

I think I knew this day or rather night would come but I hoped it wouldn't be so soon.

Well, I guess I had no choice.

" You should put a dress on, you need to make a good impression on her so she might leave you alone. "

I nodded and ran towards my room. A few minutes later, I was ready to leave and got out of the house after leaving a small note to Sookie.

" What's going to happen now? " I asked while Eric took me in his arms and flew away. Thankfully, it was rather hot tonight and I didn't have to worry about getting cold while we were flying. It was great to be in Eric's arms.

" She's going to ask you questions and she might even want you to show her what you can do I think. "

I sighed. I could deal with questions but I wasn't sure I couldn't show her my power. I had no control over them and even if I knew I could master them, I couldn't do this in front of some vampire queen I didn't know.

" What if I can't do anything ? What will she do? " I asked, a little bit scared of the answer. I didn't want any problem with vampires. I had enough problems with those creatures.

" Don't worry about that. Sophie-Ann won't do anything against you. Do I have to remind you that you are mine? "

He didn't have to but the simple mention of the fact that I was his was turning me on. Yes, there was really something wrong with me. I was going to meet a vampire queen and I was turned on because Eric was holding me in his arms and because he was saying that I belonged to him.

I didn't belong to anyone and being excited because I was Eric's was just shameful. I wasn't even sure about what I wanted when it came to Eric and Godric and here I was having wicked thoughts about Eric. I shouldn't think about him like that.

" Why didn't Godric come? " I asked, trying to hide what I was feeling and also my embarrassment.

Once the words left my mouth, I realized that it was not the best thing to do. Eric and Godric's relationship had been dangerously troubled because of my behavior. I could only hope that they worked things out over the past few days.

" Sophie-Ann wanted to talk with him. "

A wave of jealousy passed through me. Why was I feeling like that ? It wasn't like Godric was mine, he was free to do whatever he wanted and after having those strange thoughts about Eric I couldn't say anything.

" When we'll be at Fangtasia, you must act like a good little human. It will be better for your safety if Sophie-Ann believes that you're under my control. "

This idea bothered me but deep inside of me, I knew that Eric knew what he was doing. I just hoped that I would be a good actress.

" Do you think she can ask me to do things for her? Like killing someone? " I asked, clearly afraid of what she could make me do.

" I don't think so. " Eric calmly answered.

I was relieved but then we couldn't be sure about that, I guess I was going to get this answer soon because Eric landed near Fangtasia. My heart was now pounding in my chest and if I was rather excited because of Eric during this little flight, I was now terrified. Sensing my fear, Eric put a hand on one of my shoulders and gave it a gentle squeeze.

Was this really Eric Northman?

" Don't be afraid, Godric and I are here. Nothing will happen. "

Eric was trying to reassure me and it was working. Usually Godric was the only one who could make me feel that way but everything had definitely changed. That was perhaps because I felt something for Eric…

Because I really loved him.

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