Dreaming Of The Dead

My version of Season 4/Book 4: Sookie finds herself torn when she comes across a helpless vampire, the one she has come to hate. Follows the TB Finale, Rated M for language and adult themes, Eric/Sookie.

Chapter titles are songs and will be listed at the beginning of each chapter. They will relate and will enhance your reading experience if listened to, I swear!

DISCLAIMER: All characters are owned by Charlaine Harris and Alan Ball.

WARNING: La-La-Lemons!

AN: Only like six more chapters after this, then it ends! :-( Sad Pandaaaa! And no, there will be no sequel, but maybe some one-shot/outtake type things, idk yet.


Chapter 44: Soon We'll Be Found (by Sia)

SPOV

"Turn her?" I asked, frightened.

"Otherwise she would have died,… Felipe realized his actions were fruitless so he tried to drain her, leave her for dead. I couldn't let her die,... My Hadley!" She cried, blood tears spilling as she sunk to the ground.

I felt awful, and ran to her side on the ground, ignoring Pam and Eric's protests. I held her hand as she cried, and tried to soothe her, "Shh, it's alright, she will wake in a few nights and you two can be together,…"

She looked up at me, blood on her cheeks as she whispered, "I loved her how she was,… what if she changes?"

"She won't,… teach her well, and keep her morals in tact and she will be the same ole' Hadley."

"You are a strange human," she said quietly, in awe. I shrugged. What else do you say to that? Thanks?

"It's why you like me so much, though," I said, trying to lift her spirits.

She nodded, and said, "That is true,… thank you Sookie."

I nodded and helped her to sit on the couch. I grabbed some tissues for her, though they just smeared the blood around. Oh, well. She readied herself, then began speaking to us again, in a more business like manner.

"They will find she is missing, and probably come after me. My Were's broke into the King's Palace and murdered most of the human and two-natured staff. I hear it was quite the massacre,... I also overrode any bond he may have made with her,... whoops."

Eric growled and I felt my stomach drop again. So much for us being safe, now they were gonna come here!

"What will you do?" I asked quietly. She looked at me and her brow arched, a small smile forming on her face.

"Kill them when they arrive. What do you think?"

Eric growled, "I am sorry, your Majesty, but with all due respect, wasn't the reason for us coming here to be protected, and away from the threat? Now they are coming to you, and it is putting my family in danger!"

"Northman, enough. You are safer here than at your homes, we have an army of warriors protecting us. We are not weak, and we are not afraid. I want de Castro dead, and I want his throne. I will get it."

"You were weak when Russell and I took you, what's to say that won't happen again?"

She snarled at Eric, standing and baring her teeth, "I have triple the amount of guards, Were's and vampires now that Russell is no more! We are NOT WEAK. And if need be, YOU WILL FIGHT. If you could get past my guards once, you could reverse the desired effect and prevent it from happening again. Especially with your precious family in danger, I know you will fight to the death for them."

Defeated, he said, "Yes, your Majesty."

"Good. Be prepared for an attack then. Leave my office," she said in a huff. We were led out by Rasul, and back to our rooms.

I sat on the bed and broke down. Eric was pacing the room, while Pam went into down-time and Amelia tried to comfort me.

We were all in danger now,… all because of me. If it weren't for my existence, none of this mess would have happened. God, what's so great about me that everyone want's me for themselves? Why did I have to be such a freak of nature, so 'valuable' and 'unique.' It's all because of me! I sobbed and shook as Amelia rubbed my back. Elina was kicking and moving around and probably bruising my insides. How could I have been so selfish to bring this innocent baby into this horrible world? If I was hunted by everyone, so would she,…

"I'm so sorry, my sweet baby girl. I'm so, so sorry! I'm a horrible mother,… god, I should have just fucking been killed that night by the Rats,… stupid fucking Bill and his blood saving me! Stupid Hadley and her big fucking mouth,… fucking VAMPIRES, all fucking wanting me, and stupid fucking fairies! FUCK!" I screamed and cried, as Pam and Eric stopped what they were doing to stare at me in shock. Amelia just held onto me, still trying her best to soothe me, but it was getting annoying.

"Stop! Just stop," I said, pushing her off and getting up. I stomped away to the bathroom and slammed the door. I turned the sink on and wet my face, then sat on the tiled floor and tried to calm my breathing. I closed my eyes and rested my head against the wall, putting my hands over my belly and just inhaling slowly, and exhaling out.

I heard Eric tell Amelia and Pam to stay here with me, while he left to 'figure shit out.' Whatever, I just wanted to be alone.

I sighed, finally feeling calmer, and just slowly caressed my belly. Elina pushed her little foot outward, and I ran my hand over the bump. She pulled back and then kicked.

"Enough, sweetheart, you'll bruise my bladder."

Suddenly I felt a tiny feeling of humor. Then guilt. Then strength and determination. It didn't feel like Eric's feelings,… his were much bigger and more prominent in the bond,… was I feeling my baby? What the heck?

"Elina,… is that you?" I whispered softly.

She kicked me three times, then more determination burst through the bond. Holy crap, I was feeling my babies emotions? My baby already had emotions?

She kicked again, and then a giant wave of anger and fear burst through. Eric. I shut my eyes and tried to focus in on him,… he was livid, and ready for battle. Shit, shit, shit! I stood up and ran out of the bathroom.

Pam was already on her feet, guarding the door.

"You feel it? Are they here?" I asked frantically. Pam nodded and Amelia started chanting a spell.

"She is putting a protective shield around us. I don't know how long it will last though. I have warned the guard at Remy and Hunter's door. They will be protected by the spell as well. Just keep calm, Sookie," Pam said, as she pulled out a huge sword from her back, under her jacket. Where did that come from?

She saw my expression and smirked, "My fashion senses are not only cute, but practical."

Amelia finished chanting and exhaled, "Okay, hopefully that will last."

I felt a sudden surge of bloodlust from Eric, and I nearly fainted. I held onto my stomach as Elina kicked me repeatedly, harder and harder. I opened my eyes, and saw my hands were glowing blue. The tiny strength and determination came back, as well as an overwhelming urge to fight, to do something, anything.

"Maybe I can help."

"Sookie, NO. You are staying RIGHT HERE," Pam yelled, but I was not having any of that. My hands kept glowing, and Elina kept kicking and sending me strength and courage and power.

"I am going, and you can either stay here, or follow me. Got it?" I pushed Pam aside, with force I didn't know I had, and opened the door. I walked quickly, with my head high, down the corridors, following the bond.

Pam and Amelia ran up behind me, trying to pull me back, but I zapped them. They got the point. I was not stopping. My husband needed me. This was all because of me, and I was not gonna let him get hurt.

We got to the main entry room, and found a standoff, Louisiana versus Nevada. Eric, the Queen and her guards stood up front facing some vampires I have never seen before, and John Quinn.

"Ah, there she is! What a delight! Oh, look how she has grown! Simply beautiful!" the head vampire said, I guessed he was Felipe de Castro. He was a tanned color, for a vampire, with curly black hair and dark eyes. He looked handsome for like a second, and then just looked creepy. Next to him was another vampire, dressed in a dark teal suit, grinning at me. He had dark hair as well, but lighter skin. Both of their appearances just screamed 'Creepy, oily bastards that want to rape you.' I didn't know there was such a description.

Eric snarled at him, and barked at Pam, "Take her back to the room, NOW. She is not getting involved!"

"Yes, we wouldn't want the darling Princess to be damaged, I plan on using that little body of hers after this is all said and done!" Felipe said, grinning like a psychopath. My blood boiled, and just as Eric launched at Felipe, I shot open my hands and out came the blue lights. Everyone froze, except for Eric, who landed on top of Felipe, and ripped his head clean off.

He growled and tossed the head, then realized he was the only one fighting. He looked up and around, and then back to me. Pam was next to me, holding me up so I wouldn't collapse under the exhaustion of my powers.

"Sookie," Eric yelled, exasperated, "Why did you leave the room!"

"Uhm, so I could do THIS and so you could KILL THEM without getting HURT! JACKASS!"

Pam laughed, and I began to sink to the ground. She followed me and sat with me, soothing me as I clutched my stomach. Elina needed to fucking stop kicking me, damn it!

"ELINA, ENOUGH!" I cried out, and she slowly stopped.

Eric came over to us and sat in front of me, but did not touch me. His hands were covered in gore.

"I will kill the main threats, and then when you get everyone back to normal, I will tell them all to swear fealty to Sophie Anne, or die. But you must stay back, okay? Please."

I nodded and watched as he walked casually back to the Nevada vamps, tearing off heads and limbs. He was enjoying this. Not only did he kill them all, while they were frozen in time, but he completely eviscerated them. When he was done, he stood back, and motioned for me to do my thing.

I shot out more blue lights, and suddenly, everyone began moving again, and all the dead vampires and the tiger had sank to the ground, vampires exploding into gore and blood. Everyone screamed and gasped, not understanding the sudden turn of events.

Eric roared, "SWEAR FEALTY TO QUEEN SOPHIE ANNE OR DIE."

Everyone looked at him, seeing the blood and gore all over his skin and clothes. They realized he had done the damage, and the rest of the Nevada crew fell to their knees, submitting.

Eric turned to a shocked Sophie Anne and said calmly, "Nevada is yours. I am going to take a shower with my wife."

He turned away and Pam scooped me up. We followed Eric back to the room, where Pam and Amelia left us. Eric stripped down and went to the bathroom, turning the water on. I followed him, and watched first as he rinsed off the blood. He turned to me, and reached his hand out for me. I undressed and enveloped myself in his arms. He hugged me and kissed me, saying how much he loved me and how everything was going to be alright now.

"I'm sorry I didn't stay put, but the baby made me do it," I said quietly.

He chuckled and looked at me, "Your stubborn ways have finally paid off,… without that trick of yours, who knows what could have happened."

"I couldn't let you fight my battle. They came for me,… this was all my fault,… I had to help you."

"Thank you, but you really should have stayed out of it,... you know I cannot lose you. Are you feeling alright? Is Elina alright?" He put his hands over my belly and she kicked. She was more than alright, she was ecstatic. I knew because I freaking felt it!

"Yes,… I can feel her. In the bond. It is tiny, but it's there,…she made me come to you, to help,…"

He got down on his knees, the water showering over us still, and pressed his mouth to my belly, murmuring, "You are a brave one, my sweet baby girl. I fear, though, you will be as stubborn as your beautiful mother." He chuckled and kissed it, then put his ear to it. He closed his eyes and I stroked his wet hair.

He whispered, "We are safe now,… no one will take you from me,… no one."

At his words, Elina sent me a feeling of dread and worry. I frowned and then the feeling dissipated. I decided to ignore it for now, not understanding it anyways. Eric stood up and kissed me again, then we washed each other before turning off the water and drying off. We went to bed, feeling relieved and exhausted. I fell asleep quickly, into a state where I was not sure if I was dreaming or not.

Still laying in bed, slightly asleep, a tiny girl's voice whispered in my ear, "It's not over, mommy."

I gasped and shot up, clutching my chest. Eric sat up with me and grabbed my shoulders, saying frantically, "Sookie! Sookie, you were dreaming,… lover, talk to me,… look at me, Sookie!"

I was shaking, and finally looked at him. I felt a tear fall from my eye, as I looked over his worried face. He whispered, "Please, talk to me, Sookie."

"It's not over,… she said it's not over,… what does that mean, Eric?"

"Who? Who said that?"

"Elina,… she told me,… oh, Eric!" I sobbed as he pulled me into his chest. He stroked my hair back and gently swayed me, as I cried into his skin. I trembled against him, putting my hands over my stomach, trying to protect my baby from the world that wouldn't stop coming for us.

"Sookie, you need to calm down, please,… we are safe now, do not worry! It was just a dream, Sookie!"

"No, no,… before,… when you said no one would take us from you now,… she felt worried,… and dread,… why would she feel that, Eric?"

"I don't know. The Nevada vampires are gone,… Sophie Anne will protect us,… we will be fine, lover, please calm down."

"NO! NO, ERIC. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, SHE IS TRYING TO TELL ME! I can't just ignore it! I can't!" I sobbed and yelled at him, pushing him from me. Why wasn't he understanding?

He frowned and pulled away from me, sensing I did not want his touch anymore. I was so angry and scared and he just kept telling me to calm down? Uh, no. Not happening!

"What do you want me to do, then?" He asked, his jaw tightened.

I sniffled and clutched my belly, "I don't know."

"Well, when you have decided to calm the fuck down, let me know. I am going next door." He got up, threw some pants on and left. I heard him in the next room, talking angrily at Pam. I didn't understand why he wasn't seeing this as a threat,… my baby was warning us and he was just going to ignore it. I mean, I know he can't do much about a threat we didn't know about yet, but,… still! Ugh.

I laid back down with a huff and cried more. Elina was pressing her feet out again, softly this time, and just her presence with me helped soothe my fears. I was so tired and just cried softly, staring up at the ceiling. Eric stayed next door, and I was alone until morning came, when I finally fell asleep.


EPOV

"What?" Pam said as I came into her and Amelia's room. Amelia was in the shower as I spoke to Pam.

"She is being insane, that is what. She had a nightmare that more danger was coming, and expects me to fucking jump up and protect her from absolutely fucking nothing! It was just a dream, damn it! What the fuck am I supposed to do?"

"What was her dream?"

"She said Elina spoke to her and said 'it isn't over.' That's all. How the fuck am I supposed to do anything with that? She just kept crying and yelling at me."

"You killed the threats, what else could she possibly fear? The Queen will protect you all from anyone else, she will not let you two go. Especially not now."

"I know."

"What else could come after you?"

I sighed and sat down, running my hands over my face. I shook my head, "I don't know, I'm fucking spent."

"Lay down, Eric, try to rest. Honestly, how do you even rest now that the sun does not affect you?"

"It's like a nap when I sleep,… I only get exhausted after nights like this, though."

"Then sleep. You need your strength and you need to be thinking clearly. And, you are cranky."

I sighed as she pushed me backwards to lay down on the bed. I got comfortable and fell back asleep. Only when I woke up did I realize my mistake. I knew exactly what else could come after her.


AN: I am sorry, but things are about to get crazy! Eeep!