CHAPTER 15: Whiskey and Prophecy
Freyda POV
I opened my eyes realizing I was back home in my bedchamber. Feverishly I glanced around the room looking for any sign of that fairy bitch, but I was alone. How in the hell had I gotten back to Oklahoma I thought, had I fucking imagined the whole thing, was I drugged, I didn't know what was going on and I wanted answers. "Andre get the fuck in here" I screamed but when the door opened it was Bill Compton.
"Soookkkieee are you ok darling" he smiled dropping to his knees engulfing me in his arms while he pulled my body tightly into his chest.
"Get the fuck off of me Compton" I growled pushing him back before noticing I was no longer in my room. I was in that fucking bitches shit hole country house. As I rose and began walking to the exit, I caught a reflection in the mirror that was not my own, it was the fucking fairy's. I was in the god damn twilight zone I thought smashing the glass to pieces before storming out the door.
The house was surrounded by a seemingly endless field that stretched beyond the horizon. I'd rather take my chances out there then be stuck in that fucking house with Bill I thought stepping into the grass that was almost as tall as I was, noticing immediately the movement in the distance. Three distinct spots all rushing towards me weaving in between one another with lightning speed.
"You may want to step back on the porch, death awaits you outside this house, think of it as your one safe space." Sookie's voiced laughed from behind me. "Fuck you fairy", I hissed taking a step forward until I caught site of the creature. It was a fucking goblin anaconda whose pointy jagged teeth looked ready to rip me to pieces.
I turned back to the porch with vampiric speed only to find her sitting on the swing, not the warrior but the princess from the reception, she bit bruised but practically unscathed from her battle with Cyrus, that fucking asshole all but insured his victory over her. "What the fuck is this shit fairy, where the hell am I?"
"It's your new home silly" she giggled as Compton walked out. "Hello Bill, how are you doing? I've just been talking to your pet… she is lovely now that I see her like this."
"Freyda, thank you" he grinned, "She does make a beautiful vampire does she not? It's about time you got the Viking to come to his senses, now she is all mine and we can spend an eternity together."
"What the FUCK is going on I'm Freyda" I screamed before attacking Bill, ripping at his throat while he dropped to the floor twitching as he bled out.
"You can kill him as many times as you want. He is an illusion, magic, but know he will be back tomorrow as you are now destined to live the same day over and over as yours truly. You've been so fixated on me all these years I thought it was only fitting to give you a taste of my life, of Compton's obsession. It's one you fueled after all." She grinned, "Now before I go and fuck my Viking you may want to take heed. There are more creatures out there than the field snakes and you don't want to meet any of them I guarantee it. Don't worry I will pop in to check on you from time to time" she laughed before disappearing.
That fucking fairy bitch I screamed as I tore through the house. I spent the rest of my night hours destroying everything in sight before I climbed into that fucking shitty closet cubby.
When I rose the next evening, Compton was by my side. I tore out of the fucking hole noticing everything was back in its original place as if I had done nothing the night before. I was living Sookie's fairy fucking version of "Groundhog Day" meets "Beetlejuice"… doomed to live the same day in a house I couldn't leave, and I had none other than Bill motherfucking Compton by my side. This was a fate worse than death I thought giving the fairy props for her creativity the bitch was fucking good.
I regret the day I met that fire prince.
Sookie POV
When I came up from under the water the light from the sun was blinding. As my eyes adjusted, I took in the surroundings realizing I had been here before with Killian many years ago on one of our "adventures". My beach with the painted mountain, of all the places I had been to in Sweden this was where I felt most connected to Eric I thought before noticing the strangely dressed man on the sand.
There was something about him that fascinated me. His golden hair was long on the top and braided back into a knotted ponytail that hung to the middle of his back, while his handsome bearded face seemed to glisten in the sunlight. Before I knew it, I was walking towards the beach naked as the day I was born but I didn't care.
I didn't know who he was or what he was doing but I had to find out.
Startled his familiar artic blue eyes darted to mine, before he stood taking in my figure with a recognizable lust. It was Eric, or maybe it was how I imagined he looked in his human life. I went to speak but it was as if I were teleported out of my own body now watching as my dream played out.
"Är du en gudinna (are you a goddess)?" he asked with shocked wide eyes.
Dream me only smiled as she pushed off his furs grabbing his cotton shirt before passionately taking his warm lips with hers. She undid his pants causing them to fall instantly around his ankles as his hands slid down her ass pulling her up to him as he feverishly slid inside of her moaning with pleasure as he filled her.
I couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy, why didn't I get to feel the pleasure of my own dream I thought as I watched the pair passionately fuck to the point of release. This started out so good but turned into a big fat disappointment. Since when had I become a bystander in my own dreams, come to think of it when had I ever ran a commentary on one. Something felt different about this… if I didn't know any better, I would think I was watching a memory or a slideshow from my life but, not my life. I had never seen my vampire tan, alive, and so unjaded. An uncontrollable wave of sadness rolled over me, as if I knew something was about to happen, something bad.
"Skickades du av Odin, är jag ödet att dö i strid (Were you sent by Odin, am I fated to die in battle)?" he grinned. "Om nej, bliv bli min fru, min älskare (If no, stay become my wife, my lover)."
Dream me stood walking into the water before turning to him one final time "Vänta på mig Viking. Jag hittar dig i ett annat liv. (Wait for me Viking. I will find you in another life.)."
That's when everything went black.
I was jarred awake by a sudden pounding on the door making me instantly forget about the strange dream. Still exhausted from our passionate exchange of bodily fluids I didn't want to move from my vampire's arms. The night before had been amazing and not just because we fucked until dawn. Cyrus was finally out of the picture and Freyda was trapped in a special kind of hell I found all to fitting. I mean could you imagine looking in the mirror every day and seeing the face of the person you hate most… Karma is a bitch I thought laughing as I remembered Eric's reaction when I described her "living conditions".
"Wake the fuck up sleeping beauty" Killian chimed still knocking on the door. "I have a special delivery for the future Mrs. Northman. Plus, we have shit to do today and it's already one in the afternoon."
I begrudgingly rolled out of bed throwing Eric's shirt on from the previous evening, god it smelled good I smiled inhaling his scent before reluctantly opening the door.
"Well, don't you just look fully recovered. Not even a single bruise. Wonder if it has anything to do with that super vampire juice you must have been sucking down last night. I think I'm going to have to complain to management because these walls are just too damn thin" He winked walking through the door with a cart of garment bags, boxes, and a bouquet of red roses.
"What is all this Killian?"
"It's from your vampire, but you can't look. Read the card" He grinned handing me the envelope from the flowers. "I might have snooped I couldn't help it… It's fucking epic, you're totally going to love it".
"Don't peek lover.
I want tonight to be special.
I can't wait to see you,
To make you my wife.
E"
"Interesting, give me a hint Killian! I command it…" I grinned laughing.
"Oh no baby girl that won't work on me. Get your ass dressed and meet me at the bar, we've got to get to fae it's almost time for your grand debut and you know how Niall is." He scowled, "By the way the next time you have an idea shit is going south tell me or the fucking Viking. I was scared for you last night…"
"Oh, you fucking sap, get out and I will meet you downstairs."
"Sap" He glowered snapping his fingers. "Look at that, you are dressed and ready to go" he laughed.
Walking to the mirror I was impressed with everything but my hair, with the silver crown the updo looked overworked like an early 90's beauty contestant, all I needed was a sash and I could have been walking in a pageant. The white fitted three quarter sleeve dress and strappy heals were gorgeous as were the large silver earrings that dangled from my ears but… "Not bad, Killian… the hair though makes me question your taste level brother."
"Whatever" he groaned rolling his eyes before popping away.
When I appeared next to him at the bar, the drinks already waiting, but Killian was fixated on something. I turned to see what had his attention only to find Quinn heading towards us. I tipped back my drink and ordered a second one knowing today was going to be a long fucking day, I wished I could fast forward to dusk.
"Sookie, you look amazing" he grinned with his arms stretched hugging me before I could resist. If he would have lingered, we would have had a problem, but he didn't, so I let it go. "You had me worried last night." He grinned taking a step back while his eyes swept over me and filled with want.
"She's not yours to worry about Tiger" Killian hissed slamming his drink.
"Quinn this is Killian, I don't think I have officially introduced you he's my brother and second."
"Ah, that makes sense" he laughed. "No wonder he is as possessive of you as that fucking vamp is. Speaking of that, are you sure you want to go through with this. I mean there is still time to change your mind, Northman can't force you to marry him. Let me take you to lunch and we can talk, I have thought about you so often over the years and everything I would have done differently. Please don't marry him without giving me a second chance."
"For the love of god tiger, you were a one-time lover at best… she wants to marry the fucking Viking so deal with it. Your pitiful pining is ruining my mood." Killian scowled at Quinn before taking a second shot. "Plus, she is busy, we have a schedule to keep."
"He is right Quinn; I want to do this. I've waited 60 years for it. Maybe we can grab lunch another time but at some point, you are going to have to understand that I am Eric's because I want to be. I do really have to go but I will see you later" I smiled before finishing my glass and popping away.
When we appeared in Niall's office, he gave me instructions for this "quick formality" as he called it. I was to put on my fairy suit and walk out before the entirety of the realm, changing to my true form before their eyes after my station was announced all while holding my light orb. It was something I wasn't looking forward to honestly. There were still a few fairies who I would rather not see me.
As I walked out on the large balcony, I couldn't believe the size of the cheering crowd. Grandad hushed them before the booming voice rang out. "Introducing Sookie Brigant, princess of skye fae, savior of fire fae, and future ruler of the realm…" Savior? Ruler of the realm? What the fuck was this shit I thought as Niall nudged me.
Smiling to the crowd I waved letting the magic transform me back into my true self as I held my orb that still swirled with red. When the smoke cleared, they went wild cheering, chanting, and calling my name. Scanning the crowd, I stopped on the earth prince whose mouth dropped in shock as his eyes filled with desire, while his intended glared daggers into me. Yup I thought… did not need this today. I went to walk back in before the voice bellowed a second announcement. "The princess would like to formally invite the heads of each clan to share in her upcoming nuptials, Invitations will be handed out by the prince before you leave."
"What the fuck Niall" I said glancing at Killian who looked just as shocked as I was, but there was something else in his eyes that told me we need to fucking talk. A panic I had never seen in him before.
"Dearest granddaughter it is our way, your marriage has to be recognized by the realm" he smiled dubiously putting his arm around me. "Have faith in your people, they will accept this as I have."
"I have to go, but you and I clearly need to have a talk about this whole "realm" thing you have failed to mention" I scowled before popping away.
When I walked back into the lobby of the hotel, I saw Porter waiting and motioned him to follow me as I made a b-line for the bar. I ordered a drink and finished it before I looked at the wolf. "Porter, you still got cash left?"
"Yeah boss, I still have almost all of it. You got another job for me" he asked eagerly.
"Yes, go to Vegas and lay low. I want you to gather information on a vampire by the name of Octavia. She is from New Mexico and likely being held against her will. Don't make it known you are collecting intel on her…"
"Castro is one tricky mother fucker boss…" he winced.
"That's why you will take extra precautions and follow protocol to the letter. Watch your back wolf, I expect problems with him. Observe and report I want to know anything you find out about her, Roman, Castro, and the fairy Xavier" I grinned. "Go now Porter and keep up the good work."
"Sure thing boss." He winked before scurrying out of the building.
I stood there and finished another drink wondering where the hell Killian was at. He had some fucking explaining to do I thought wondering if he knew about this the entire time. Everything was so outlandish; I was introduced like the dragon queen back when "game of thrones" was a thing… "Sookie Brigant sky fae princess, breaker of chains, rightful ruler of the 7 kingdoms", I snorted laughing as the bartender handed me another drink.
"I see you are amusing yourself," I heard the familiar voice behind me. "Would you mind if I joined you?"
The Earth prince was no Eric, but he was quite handsome in a "Chris Pratt" kind of way. You know that everybody's friend kind of guy that is funny and even charming at times. He reminded me of Sam in so many ways…
"Why not, what harm could possibly come from that… oh wait that's right I think the last time we had a drink together Adelynn stabbed me in the arm, though I'm pretty sure she was aiming for my heart." I turned grinning at him. "Where is your pit viper Julius I hope you keep her on leash tonight, I'd hate to have another incident like last night."
"Yes, that was unfortunate for Cyrus" he said with a raised brow before motioning to the bartender for two more. "I hated that asshole; you know Adelynn has a crush on him, she cried when we were notified that he lost a challenge to the newly ascended Brigant." He rolled his eyes, "So naturally I was very interested to meet the princess that refused him, beat him in single combat, and benevolently did not take his kingdom which was rightfully hers by law. Imagine my surprise when my favorite little warrior Susannah walked out transforming into that beautiful princess right before my very eyes. Fucking Brigant royalty…"
"Oh yes, I saw it in your face all too clearly," I laughed before we emptied our glasses.
"I can't believe the skye prince is endorsing this vampire union." he smirked, "Now the sudden push for peace makes sense. So, was it the Viking the entire time? He was the reason you denied me, Cyrus, and half of the realm?"
"Yes" I smiled, "there will only ever be Eric."
"I always knew you would make the perfect mate" he winked before play punching my arm. "a fierce warrior, unwaveringly loyal, with a hidden beauty that made you irresistible as Susannah. Sookie though… holy fuck, I am blown away. Your Vampire is one lucky man. No wonder Niall Brigant thinks you are the one. There truly is something different about you."
"The one?"
"Yes, please tell us more," Killian demanded from behind me. "What is this motherfucking prophecy shit Julius?"
"Brother, I have been wondering where you were."
"Fucking Killian, how did I not see it before. I've watched you two on the battlefield, your connection, but never put it together. You've known this whole time, haven't you?" Julius coldly stared at my second.
"Your future wife is on her way asshole. You are like Sookie's shifter… she loves you but not the way you love her. Don't make her regret that" he growled. "Spit it out before the shit storm hits us, what do you know?"
"Niall Brigant didn't tell you anything after the ascention?" Julius looked at me puzzled. "He knows more than any of us, we don't even fully believe it. All I know is there is some ancient prophecy about a fairy who will ascend to become the savior. "The one who walks between two worlds" don't ask me what that fucking means. We've searched through all the lore we had but have found no mention of it, no one has. I have to ask, what happened last night why did your power source swirl with red today?"
I went to tell him before Killian cut in, "Just show him, we don't have time for this the wicked witch is going to be here any second" Killian impatiently demanded before I laid my hand on Julius's and let the memories from the showdown flow into him.
"You have the fucking the sight?" His mouth gaped in shock as I realized that this was something, I hadn't shared with anyone but a select few. "I've seen fairies with magic from more than one clan, but I have never seen one orb absorb another. There was something about the way Fire fae went wild after your ascention was announced. This is fucking crazy... have you had any visions?"
"Visions?" I laughed, pulling my hand back. "Like of the future? No, no visions."
"Or it might feel like the past, it might even come as a strange dream. I'm not sure, it's been ten millenniums since the last of the seers vanished." His green eyes bore into mine as if he were searching for an answer. I'd already given away my little memory share trick, which could end up being a costly mistake I thought, I wasn't about to give him anything else.
"No" I said coldly lying. "Nothing like that."
Killian glared at me, a look I knew well but one he hid from Julius.
"Well, well…" Adelynn's crass voice cackled as she walked up behind her man dangling her arms around his neck making a show of it, as if I even fucking cared. "Why am I not surprised to find you here Julius with that fairy… You never have been very good at staying away from her." She scolded Julius before turning her eyes to me. "You better not get any ideas bitch, or it won't be your arm I stab next time."
I glanced up to the bartender who was now enthralled with our conversation as I motioned for a round.
"That's princess bitch Adelynn, and I shouldn't have to remind you that your threat is now an act of treason. You best choose your words more carefully in the future, I would hate for you to meet the same fate as Cyrus. Never forget mine is title I was born into where yours will be a marriage contract." I smiled as the bartender sat the glasses in front of us wildly grinning. I handed Killian his and we emptied them simultaneously. "Plus," I cooed looking Julius over attempting to fake lust semi-successfully – which he enjoyed entirely too much – before my eyes finally met hers. "If I wanted him, I would have had him long ago, he would be mine now I guarantee that."
Killian laughed as anger swept over her face. "Your right princess, please accept my utmost apologies" she cringed trying to maintain a level of calm that was beyond her.
"Listen Adelynn, let's just drop this shit. I'm getting married to the love of my life in a matter of hours. I'm not a threat to you… I never have been. Please deal with your insecurities another day." I plastered my sweetest southern smile onto my face before walking away with Killian on my heels.
I glanced at the clock in the lobby before we boarded the elevator heading to the top floor. It was 5 pm and I knew Amelia would be here within the hour. Dusk was fast approaching, and I still had so much to do, for one I needed to shower and get rid of this beauty queen updo, then get ready for the wedding but first I had to deal with Killian.
"How much of this did you know brother?"
"Nothing I swear on my life. I lurked in the shadows after the debut. Don't tell me that savior ruler of the realm shit didn't freak you out too, I saw it in your face." He scowled.
"Oh yes, I saw something in your face too. Why don't you tell me about that?"
"Turn around," he demanded touching my neck after I followed his order. "When you changed into your true form, I saw two glowing marks, like ancient symbols on your neck. I wouldn't have noticed if your hair wasn't up."
"Marks?"
"I don't know what it was, but I know we better look into it because Niall Brigant is holding something back. The fact Julius knows nothing disturbs me even further… Now your turn… you lied to the prince when he asked you about the vision, why?"
"I had a strange dream last night that is it."
"Umm fucking details" he groaned.
"I was in Sweden and Eric was there, we fucked on the beach nothing more." I held back the whole outa "dream" body experience because I didn't think it was relevant. Likely the whole thing was a result of a lust filled night. I mean things did get a bit animalistic when we got to the room.
"Where in Sweden… your fucking middle of nowhere special place?" He cocked his brow as we reached our floor.
"Yes"
"I don't fucking like any of this one bit Brigant… you better spill every detail of this dream, leave nothing out."
I tried to protest but in the end my brother won.
Eric POV
When I awoke that night, I knew my lover would not be there with me. I gave that fairy Killian specific instruction, and the little post it note signed with a "heart K" stuck to my phone told me he followed directions. I had one of the rooms set up for hair, makeup, and wardrobe and at this very moment Sookie's team should be putting the finishing touches on her "coronation" look. I couldn't after all see her in her wedding gown until the ceremony… human's call that bad luck. I figure with all the shit we have been through over the past week there was no point in tempting fate any further.
With Cyrus and Freyda out of the way I hoped tonight would go off without a hitch, Sookie had been through so much she deserved a perfect wedding night. Too bad I couldn't account for Castro, Roman, and the fucking fairy Xavier who had been MIA for the last few days. All I could do now is get dressed and hope for the best.
I couldn't help but think of last night's battle and the games she played. She truly reminded me a shieldmaiden from my time fierce, strong, and confident. Our women had a strength to them, a beauty, but they were savage and Sookie more Viking than any women I had met in my human life except one... I thought back to the faded memory (or flu induced delusion) of the goddess whose face I could no longer remember before being jerked back to reality by a knock on the door.
Killian practically skipped into the room as the door opened taking a brief opportunity to give me a "once over" nodding in approval while sporting the cheesiest grin I had ever seen.
"Killian, I trust we are on schedule" I scowled in displeasure at his overly enthusiastic attitude.
"Mmmm yes we are. Did you know you look extra sexy when you do that "brooding angst" look? It's yummy." The fairy winked, "The princess is at the bar with Becker, Jones, and the witch. The tiger is probably even there making one last plea for his second chance" he laughed but stopped when I glared into his eyes.
"His second chance? What does that mean fairy?"
"We saw him earlier before we went to fae for that whole "royal debut" sideshow. He pathetically begged her to reconsider giving him a second chance… it was sad when he went on about all the things he would have done differently. She flatly told him she is yours," He sighed… "now that's love you lucky fucker."
I grinned at the fairy; Quinn would never be a threat to me, but I still hated him for the love he had for Sookie. I hated him but I couldn't blame him. "Well we better get going then, I'd hate for her to have to turn him down again" I laughed as we headed out of the room towards the elevator.
As we exited the elevator is was more than obvious where my lover was. Standing in the middle of the bar her red dress gleamed through the crowd that surrounded her. Stopping short of the group I looked at Killian, "who are the fairies?"
"You saw Aoife, she is the fire queen. The older fairy to her left is Nechtan the water king and one of the twin princess's, that one is Lorna.. then there is the earth prince Julius and his fiancé Adelynn, she's the one staring daggers at Brigant. She stabbed her once for having a drink with Julius after a battle. I made her show me her time with each clan… I couldn't go with her. It was part of the trials, shit she had to face alone but I wanted to know who to kill if I had to when she ascended. Luckily for us our little fairy managed to blend in for the most part."
"So are there ones that we should kill?" I growled…
"There are Viking, but none that will be here tonight. This is a conversation we will need revisit" the fairy winked.
As the fairy's moved into the large room set up for tonight's events I took in my lover. The red shimmering floor length gown fit her body like it was made for only her. The rich fabric was highlighting every inch of her frame as it dropped dangerously low in the rear. The soft curls or her hair cascaded down her back dancing across her skin with each movement she made but, it wasn't until she turned to me and our gaze met that I saw her beautiful pouty red lips and wanted to whisk her back upstairs or even to the elevator just to be alone with her.
"Ah my lover, you look absolutely ravishing in this gown. We are about ready to get the coronation started and you will have an hour to change before the ceremony." I grinned before turning my attention to the witch. "The past is the past Amelia, I am glad you could be here for Sookie, I know how important you are to her."
"Thank you Eric, you know I wouldn't be anywhere else" she grinned as I led them to their seats and took my place on the stage. In a matter of moments, I will be crowned king and then I can finally start my life with Sookie, the way it was always meant to be.
Sookie POV
I sat in-between Amelia and Killian as the council president called for silence signaling the start of the evening's events.
"Before we get to the coronation there are a few items of new business we need to discuss. As most of you are aware, we have signed a peace treaty with the fae realm." The president smiled meeting my eyes, "Princess Brigant will be representing the realm and as many of you witnessed last night, we don't want to get on her bad side" he chuckled as the room erupted into laughter before he hushed the crowd.
"There has been too much blood shed and inter-species wars, it's time for progress, it's time for change… we are not animals after all, well not all of us anyway. We have ended a war that lasted millenniums, it's a day many of us never thought we would see but here we are. Not only are we at peace with the fairies, we will be witnessing an unprecedented royal union later this evening. The next logical step as the princess has proposed is an all-encompassing well defined supe treaty. It's time to start playing the long game. You will receive more details over the next few weeks, I encourage you to take this seriously. Take a look around you… who here has seen a fae royal other than the fairy prince Niall Brigant? None of you, yet here sits members from each of the royal families in a room filled with vampires. This is progress, this is evolution, this people is how we will thrive in this world. Now if there is nothing else let's get that Viking crowned." He grinned as the sound of clapping filled the room.
Reading the crowd, it seemed like a majority of the vamps were in favor of an alliance. The president's speech hit home with some of the royals who were seeing increased "in-fighting" within their states that were responsible for causing economic disruptions. I had seen Russel Edgington completely engaged laughing with the water king Nechtan as if they were old friends not 30 minutes ago at the bar. I couldn't help but think of the era a peace this treaty would usher in as my beautiful Viking was crowned king.
As the ceremony concluded the crowd began to file out of the room but I waited for my Viking King. How ironic was it that as a human he was a prince, but it took him a thousand years to become a king… it's as if it were fated I thought, a birthright he couldn't escape. I couldn't help but think back to the dream… was it a vision, if it was what did it mean… it was clearly the past..
I jumped as his hand touched my shoulder and was brought back to reality. Shit calm down Sook, it was just a dream stop reading into things and enjoy the night.
"Did I startle you lover? You seemed far away; you aren't having second thoughts, are you? I mean if you want to give the tiger a second chance, I won't stop you." Eric raised his brow and gave me that cocky crooked grin.
"Oh lord" I smiled wrapping my arms around him. "Don't think you can get rid of me that easy. I as much as told the tiger he has no chance ever."
"I know you did my love." His hand caressed my back as I lingered on his chest inhaling his glorious scent. "So, what was it you were thinking about my little fairy vixen?"
"Just a dream" I grinned looking up at him. "Of my favorite place the beach with a painted mountain. It was a small seaside village in Sweden on the Kattegat coast I visited with Killian." His face softened for only a moment, but I saw it, it was as if he were recalling the very place I was talking about. I was going to have to tell him about the prophecy, dream, and all the shit in-between sooner rather than later… just not tonight I thought stepping into the elevator.
"Come I will escort you to the room where you must change, I hope you didn't peek" he scowled as the elevator door closed behind Amelia and Killian.
"I didn't, pinky swear"
When we got off the elevator and started for the room Killian hurried along opening the door before he and Amelia ducked in giving us a little moment together, but our kisses were interrupted by the water princess.
"Leera, what are you doing here I only saw Lorna and I wasn't sure if you made it." I smiled hugging the beautiful raven-haired fairy but couldn't help noticing there was a sadness in her pale blue eyes. I wondered if she was on the outs with the king again, it would explain why she was not by her sisters' side.
"Of course, I wouldn't miss this Sookie, you know how much I love you… I brought whiskey" she grinned brandishing a bottle.
"I will see you downstairs my love, and it was nice to meet you princess" Eric nodded coldly before heading back down the elevator.
Walking into the room I saw the look on Killian's face, but I ignored him. He didn't like Leera, I understood why… if he thought human Sookie was mess the thought the water princess was hopeless. She reminded me a lot of my old self… impulsive, stubborn, and always right no matter what but I loved her all the same. I'd saved her on the battlefield during the trials while I was with her clan, I even took a punishment from the former water commander that should have been hers. She wanted to be a warrior… they both did, but Lorna was smart enough to know she wasn't suited for battle. Leera learned the hard way but never gave up and I respected that.
Killian sat out the glasses and Leera poured the shots. "I am so happy for you Sookie, your marrying that hot ass vampire! In honor of your Viking we should do this his way" she smiled awkwardly holding up her glass. "What is it they say… oh yes "Skoal"".
We clinked out glasses to hers repeating the phrase before downing the contents. When I glanced at Killian there was panic in his face, his eyes fixated on Leera. I could only watch in horror as she held her glass out… undrunk before pouring the liquid on the floor while tears began filling her eyes… tears of joy.
"This is Karma Sookie, for all that you have taken from me"… My eyes darted to Killian who pressed the button on his radio uttering the single word "code" before collapsing to the ground simultaneously with Amelia.
Instinctively I called to Eric through our bond and felt his fear mingling with mine before everything went black.
Eric POV
When I reached the room now being transformed into the Viking wedding hall, I saw Edgington talking to the water king in doorway while his granddaughter stood in silence taking in the vampires with youthful curiosity.
"Northman have you met Nechtan yet?" Russel called out as I approached them.
"Ah so this is the Viking prince Niall told us about" the water king grinned while Lorna smiled like a star struck teenager. "It's true then as a human you were royalty."
"I can't account for all that the fairy prince has told you, but that part I can admit is true." I raised my brow, "King, princess, it's a pleasure to meet you. I just met your other granddaughter upstairs… Leera.
"Impossible" he scoffed, "Leera defected days ago, she left a note professing her love for a vampire. We haven't seen her since… She wasn't acting herself in the days before she left…"
Before he could finish, I heard the voice through Jones's earpiece utter the single word "code" just as I felt Sookie's panic and fear flood our blond. She was trying to call me when everything went dark and I knew she was unconscious. Without words Pam and Karin rushed upstairs while I motioned to Jones as our bond was closed… there was nothing but a hole where she use to be. I fucking panicked racing to the room with Edgington the fairy king, and Jones following in my wake.
The fairies had locked down everything, Pam and Karin were searching the rooms on our floor one by one, But the only thing we found was an unconscious Killian and Amelia… Becker who was guarding the door verified no one had come in or out of the room after Leera and Sookie entered.
Becker glared at the water king, "If your granddaughter played a part in this you know what it means…" he growled.
Killian was starting to come to, dazed he looked around the room seeing Amelia still out on the floor. "Where the fuck is Brigant and the stupid bitch Leera" he screamed jumping to his feet rushing towards the water king. "What has your reckless granddaughter involved herself in this time, you know what my princess did for her during the trials… How could she betray her like this?"
"Pam you stay with Amelia, Jones go find the tiger and the council president you need to alert them of the situation lock the fucking hotel down. Karin make sure the water king makes it back to him room with his other granddaughter and stand guard at the door. "Becker and Killian follow me…."
I stormed to my room slamming the door open with such force I was surprised it didn't fly off the hinges.
"Becker the water king said that Leera had professed her love for a vampire… we need to find out who that vampire is. I need the entire hierarchy convened for an emergency meeting; I demand it not only as the king of Louisiana but also the official vampire liaison to the realm. Make sure the fairies are there too. You have one hour; the hotel has a conference room get everyone set up in there Edgington and Crowe will help you. Now leave us…"
As Becker exited the room Roman walked in closing the door behind him.
"Castro doesn't know I am here, but I had to see if it was true, the goddess is missing?" he asked with a sadness in his eyes I found repulsive. "Tell me Viking do the fairies think she is the one. Has she come to you in your human life?"
"What do you know of this Vampire" Killian demanded. "Brigant and I have heard things but no one other than Niall fucking knows a thing and the prince ain't saying shit. So, if you know something gladiator you spill it now before I put my training to good use."
"Both of you fucking slow down, Killian what happened today you called Sookie's debut a sideshow… why?"
"The way she was announced, it was like a scene from game of thrones… like a total dragon queen vibe she felt it too. "Sookie Brigant Skye fae princess, savior to fire fae, and future ruler of the realm" he recounted before his eyes dipped to the floor and I knew he was leaving something out. "Of course, Brigant was pissed especially when the clans were invited to the wedding. I lurked after she left and heard whispers of a prophecy. By the time I popped back she was with Julius at the bar. That's when I heard him say something that caught my attention, "no wonder Niall Brigant thinks you're the one"… we questioned him but he knows even less than we do, I encouraged her to share the battle with Cyrus… you know her memory share trick and Julius called it the sight… asked if she had any visions. She said no… but was lying."
"What do you mean she was lying…" I growled at the fairy as Roman stood there staring in shock.
"She said she didn't have visions of the future and Julius said it may come as a dream or some shit. She said no… She was mad at herself for sharing the memory trick but I demanded to know what she didn't tell him when we were alone. It was just a dream of her special place and you Viking but not you… I don't see where it's relevant now"
"The beach with the painted mountain in Sweden and I was there with her but not as me?" my stunned eyes bore into the fairy… "what happened in this dream, I want every detail she told you."
"Are you fucking kidding me right now Viking my sister is missing, and you want me to tell you about a sex dream she had…"
"She came out of the water from nowhere, naked in all her magnificent glory she walked to the beach… a goddess" I glanced to Roman's wide eyes, "She was sent by Odin himself to sooth me before my death… well my human death. I can hardly remember her face, but I will never forget her final words… What did she say to me Killian?"
"Vänta på mig Viking. Jag hittar dig i ett annat liv. (Wait for me Viking. I will find you in another life)." The fairy whispered as disbelief and fear covered his face.
"All these years I thought it was a delusion, a dream, could it have really happened. How in the fuck is this possible?" It wasn't only the old memory, it was what she had said to Pam the night of her human death… "I will find him in my next life", it couldn't be a coincidence.
"The earth prince called it "the sight" are you sure of this fairy" Roman gasped as Killian nodded his head. "A fucking see-er. Have you seen runes on her?"
"I think I did, but I don't know. They were glowing ancient symbols… 2 of them on her neck" Killian told Roman and I knew I had to speak up…
"In my delusion or dream or whatever she had 5, they were definitely runes, and each glowed with white light."
"She has to be the one. The battle last night with the fire prince. The first two runes Skye and Fire. We still have time to figure this out" Roman grinned. "I have heard a tale of fairy lore passed down by the oldest coven of witches. It's an ancient gallic prophesy that was foretold many millenniums ago, the witch who told me on her deathbed was the one who cast the spell setting the prophecy into motion over a thousand years ago. A powerful fairy princess, the last of her bloodline, fell in love with a mortal prince… but she was fated to another powerful fairy, so they made the human forget about his love. Knowing the fate her beloved would suffer she sacrificed herself but not before going to him one last time, the day they both died. You see, this witch had placed a reincarnation spell on her at her request, but it came at a cost. Each time she returned she became more human losing a piece of her spark with each rebirth having no memory of who she was or the love she was searching for. Your goddess has likely lived a thousand lifetimes searching… The Stackhouse girl… when she was human only had a tiny spark?"
"Yes," I scowled.
"The prophesy as I know it says that a fairy of the truest blood will rise above her station, fated to rule the realm and walk both worlds. That's what they call this fairy… the "savior" she will be "the one who walks between 2 worlds." From what I understand one world is earth and the other is fae… or that's how they interpret it anyway."
"Killian have Becker send up Russel… Now"
The fairy grinned and was on the radio within seconds, a matter of minutes later Edgington was at the door.
"Edgington have a seat and explain to us what you know of this prophecy you spoke of the other night" I growled.
"Ah, so they do think she is the one. What signs have there been I mean as much as I love your little fairy Northman, she is unlikely to be a descendant of one true fae queen." Russel paused looking at each of our faces before Roman finally spoke up.
"She came to him in his human life, the day of his death and she has two runes… the fairy said the Niall fucking Brigant announced her as the future ruler of the realm, the "savior" of the fire clan… I'd say the signs are fucking clear Edgington."
"Well that does pose a problem Viking, the prophesy can be interpreted many ways. One is that this savior has to die for her people and not in an ascention, more like a permanent trip to the summerlands. Another has the savior assassinated only to rise from the dead breaking the curse of darkness whatever that means, and then there is the most popular in which the savior is tested by a final trial where if she survives she will lead her people back to the earth or she dies yet saves her people in death. Does Niall Brigant know everything you told me?"
"No, he does not" I glared.
"We should find out as much as we can about this prophecy before you tip your hand Viking, if the prince didn't tell her there is a reason." It was something Russel didn't have to say and glancing at Killian I knew we were all in agreement. "Get her pet witch on board next to the fairy prince they know more than any of us."
"Becker just called the meeting ready to start when we get there" Killian announced right before my phone started beeping.
Porter: Been trying to geta hold of Boss, Congrats fanger… you better make her happy or I will kill ya myself. Just let her know shit is weird in Nevada, like level 10 high alert. Word on the street is Castro amped up security at some secret desert base. He's supposed to be flying in later, but I overheard some wolves in the bar talking about 2 packages being delivered to a secure location a little over an hour ago. Not sure if that is the vamp she is looking for but I will keep listening. Contacting you cuz of her crazy check in protocol not cuz I want to asshole.
Eric: Report directly to me wolf, every hour until dawn. Find the base location sending Karin play nice or she will end you. Sookie has been abducted so stay alert.
Porter: 10-4 Viking, Boss is priority number one. Secondary check-in protocol has been engaged. I know you don't want to, but alert the pack Boss order's it… Alcide still has pull and as a friend of the pack they need to know.
I tossed the phone to Killian before turning to Roman and Edgington.
"Get downstairs I will be there in 30 minutes stall them, don't let Castro know anything Gladiator… My lover is counting on your honor, don't show her why you owed my maker that debt." I hissed knowing Roman fully understood what I was saying.
When I was alone with Killian I snatched that fucking fairy up. "You will tell me everything about the trials you know, or I will drain you right here and now."