Chapter 53

Sookie's POV

Pam and I had been wrestling the twins for the last hour, they were almost vibrating with excitement about the visit to the human school as it was now know, Aurora and Yannick had insisted last night that the twin's as well as Boston would still continue with private tutoring, no matter what the school's curriculum was. I was about to wake Eric for help, when a soft knock on the door saved me. Before I could reach the door I heard a soft 'may I enter' as Marigold entered carrying 3 garment bags.

"Erebus is with the family, he thought you may need my help."

"God yes please, they going crazy."

Marigold smiled as she called the boys and they raced towards her excited to play, Pam and I had a second to breathe for the first time that morning, as Marigold hung one of the garment bags on the back of the front door and vanished upstairs with the twins. I chuckled a little when Pam licked her lips at Marigold's outfit, she was covered from head to toe in leather. What was it with supernaturals and leather, as I was finishing with the fake documents Pam had procured for the twins? Marigold called down the hall that they'd wait for us out on the porch as Eric emerged from the safe room and the sound of the apocalypse rumbled down my driveway.

There parked out the front of my sweet little farm house was seven of the most dangerous looking death machines and upon them was now my darling sons. The 1st bike held Kellan and Aurora, 2nd Bastian and Piper, 3rd Stark and Boston, 4th Gerard and Valiant, 5th Yannick and Leif, 6th Erebus and finally the 7th had Preston smiling widely and waving my way.

Marigold had stepped back inside and handed me the garment bag she'd hung on the door, before she stepped off the porch and climbed onto the back of the bike Erebus was riding.

"How cute do the boys look in their little leathers and helmets" said Pam?

"Yes, very cute. But HELL and NO. This little ducky is not now or ever getting on one of those." I said as I dropped the garment bag and returned to the kitchen to find my car keys.

Of all the people to follow me onto the house, Marigold was the last one I would have expected, but there she was carrying the garment bag and looking at me with pleading eyes.

"Sookie is your destress due to Erebus and I joining the family on this outing? We can remain behind if it displeases you and please allow me to apologise for intruding, we only wished to accompany you as we consider the twins like our own." Said Marigold.

"OMG please don't think that, I truly do consider Erebus and of course yourself family. I'm just not a motorbike kind of person and it's really not a first day at school appropriate form of transport, for humans anyway."

"Would you prefer we return to the compound and bring both Lamborghinis as well as Kellan and Preston's new McLaren Spiders?" Replied Marigold

Great here are my options, we drive up in 4 super cars worth more than 3 million dollars or the damn bikes. And right then it hit me, it may take me a moment but the light bulb always sparkles to light.

"She sent you in to butter me up and explain it can get much worse didn't she."

"It is always smart to send in the succubus when dealing with a dangerous opponent. I'm going to enjoy spending time with you and Aurora? I'm really looking forward to it. Now, the leather pants zip at the sides so you can still wear pants underneath, or a skirts if you fold it up. We can remove the leathers on arrival, so there's nothing to worry about. I'll give you a moment and wait outside." Said Marigold smiling brightly as walked away a little too sprightly for my liking.

Eric growled lustily as I emerged from the house in the ridiculous pants, the jacket I loved but I was never going to tell Aurora that, Preston handed me my helmet as Aurora lifted her visor to say something but I snapped 'DON'T' which amused everyone as they flipped their visors closed and started up the bikes. I gave one more look back to Eric, but the arse was enjoying my discomfort just a little too much for my liking.

As expected our arrival stuck out like a sore thumb and heads where turning left and right to get a good look, but what had me a little over whelmed was when the sins parked up the bikes they did so around Jason's truck. Jason, Laura Jane and a middle aged woman sat inside, when everyone climbed out, Jason went straight over to the boys and began helping them off the bikes and removing their helmets. Once Preston had our bike secured, I pulled off my helmet and smiled at my brother.

"What, you didn't think I was going to miss the first day at school for my nephews did you?"

And here came the tears, I had so many emotions bubbling over. Yes the twins looked like they should be at school but in actual fact they were only 10 months old, it was the same with Boston, there time in Poseidon's realm had speed up there aging drastically. I stood still and watched my family remove their helmets and jackets, Aurora and Marigold did this amazing unzip wiggle manoeuvre as their pants moved down and a skirt appeared in its place. In Aurora's case a skirt that looked like it was painted on and the shoes gods help me. 5 Inch black Manaolo Blahnik heels with a diamond ankle strap, Pam has been drooling over the shoes ever since she'd found them in Aurora's closet. The rest of the group weren't much better, yes the guys kept the leather pants and riding boots on, but their T-shirts clung to their muscles like a second skin. Even Laura Jane did a double take when Aurora bent over ruffled he hair flipping it back as it flowed all the way down to her waist, she also covered her eyes, that where oddly swirling different colours with a pair of Dior glasses. She looked like she was ready to walk a runway, they all did. I was removing my leathers to reveal what I deemed appropriate neat grey trousers and a floral button down shirt, when Jason gave me a nudge.

"Gran would have loved this"

"Maybe not the fashion show, but the family all being together defiantly." I replied

"I don't see a problem, they look good."

"Of course you'd think that, you're a walking talking ladies' man. Where at a junior school not a night club."

"Sookie, they've covered up more than I ever seen them. The guys spend more time with their shirts off than on, just enjoy the moment and look how excited the boys are to have them all here."

"I know, I'm just nervous. Why are Laura Jane and the other Panther here?" I asked

"Aurora spoke with Laura Jane last night and asked her to bring someone with her, I guess she chose Karen."

I noticed Holly and the kids waving to us from across the car park, I waved back and held up my hand indicating 5 minutes as I turned to Aurora and Kellan.

"$500 a week each, only engage if it's an emergence, stay hidden and safe, if you can't, you call us and wait for back up." Said Aurora

"You don't need to pay us, when I mentioned it to dad, he said he was happy to help." Replied Laura Jane.

"No, you will be paid and put on the books. I expect the best from you, both of you. I respect your father as you know, but I'm offering theses jobs to you, and as such you will be held responsible for your actions. You fail us, you deal with us, and Laura Jane I know you know what that means. You have shown great courage and loyalty, be proud of this and the rewards it brings. Are you still interested?" asked Aurora.

Jason had moved up beside me and had overheard the same conversation, my bother radiated pride when Laura Jane and Karen nodded to Aurora. Kellan stretched out his fist and both Panthers bumped it with theirs before they walked off towards the driveway.

"What was that about?" I asked.

"Just hiring some security for when the boys are here and we aren't." replied Kellan

"Shit Kellan your eyes." I blurted out, once I noticed he was not wearing his usually brown contacts. Now he had on bright blue contacts that gave him a beach boy surfer look with his white blonde hair tied up in a messy bun and his all American smile, thanks to his veneers.

"Mika ordered them for me, he said they make me look more stylish human." Laughed Kellan

"You look hot as hell, you all do." Chuckled Piper as she moved to my side, straightening her shirt.

"Let's get this over with." I said as Kellan wrapped his arm around Aurora's waist. Boston grabbed hold of her hand like it was a life line, Valliant and Leif stood beside Yannick and Gerard holding their hands vibrating with excitement. The rest of the family fell into place behind them, as everyone looked at me to take the lead. Jason draped his arm over my shoulders and we turned to meet Holly and the kids.

Aurora's POV

I don't know what was worse, the smell or the children running around like ants on a morsel of food sitting on the ground. Kellan held me tight and I was grateful for it, we watched as Sookie and Jason made small talk with the locals and we simply gave a nod when our names where mentioned. Stark stepped up behind me rubbing my back as we noticed three humans rushing towards us.

"Mrs Northman." Puffed a balding man as he rushed to approach Sookie.

Once the disgusting human caught full sight of Sookie and Jason, he stumbled over his own feet coming to a stop. In a tone I didn't appreciate, spat "Sookie Stackhouse" my mates and I growled low enough that only a supernatural would be able hear, as I stepped forward.

"Sir, I am unaccustomed to manner as deplorable as your own. But be warned, if you address a member of this family with that tone again, I will ensure the only employment a creature of your status fills will not be a pleasant one. That is if you able to find employment at all."

The humans face burned bright red as one of his minions whispered my name into his ear, like Eric and Pam. I had contacted my connections and arranged the needed documents for Boston, and had them forwarded to the school prior to our arrival. As such my human persona was provided as Boston's sister / guardian and that persona was of a Billionaire business woman from Europe, it explained the money, the not to social attitude most true immortals had as well as the possible unworldly appearance we may be projecting.

"Oh I am truly sorry Ms Ocean, I was simply taken aback by seeing one of my former pupils."

"Again your manners need work Sir, is it not Mrs Northman you should be apologising to?" I asked

Boston giggled at my side as the human mumbled and pleaded for Sookie's to accept his apology and to my delight Sookie was enjoying the human discomfort. For the next hour, the human who was now known to us as Principle Richards and his secretaries, directed Sookie to class rooms, dining halls and play areas. They were doing their best to put their best foot forward and impress any way they could, Piper was showing her worth tenfold whenever the humans would attempt to address any of us directly, by redirecting them and advising them we would address any and all questions through herself at the end of the tour. Bastian was right, her time in the vampire world has given her an excellent aptitude for dealing the human and supernaturals. When the time came for the boys to sit a small pre entry exam to see what level their education was, Boston looked up at me a little unsure.

"You my darling are going to exceed all expectations and show these individuals what it means to be an Ocean Northman." I lifted my glasses stared him straight in the eyes before kissing his forehead and watching him follow the librarian into a testing room with the twins.

"Your family truly does have specular eyes, Ms Ocean." Stated one of the secretaries as she wet her lips and looked over my mates.

"They do, don't they. It comes from perfect breeding and keeping within ones social structure, they also know it's impolite to drool over something you'll never have." said Yannick as he smiled directly at her.

Marigold giggled behind her hand as the woman rushed off trying to cover her embarrassment. Since we had declined to join the Principle and the remaining secretary in the teachers' lounge, the pair stayed in the hallway, asking Sookie and Jason questions about the boy's home schooling, while we waited for them to finish their tests. I did a little snickering of my own, as Erebus would politely intercede on Sookie's behalf, answering all question in a fashion that had the human bumbling. For an educator he truly did fluster easily.

"So you said the older boy, is reading 18th century literature?"

"Of course, who better for a growing minds to read if not Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Voltaire, Jane Austen and let's not forget Eliza Haywood. What would you have them reading cat in the hat?" asked Erebus.

"The young twins as well?" asked Richards

"They may not be as inept as Boston verbalising but Leif and Valliant, enjoy the written word very much." Replied Erebus

Sookie truly had a look of absolute pride on her face, and as she should. All three boys maybe young but they were of the supernatural and the more you feed their minds, the greater their hunger for knowledge was. A mere fifteen minutes later, all three boys came out looking utterly bored. Valliant's face was that of a child who'd bitten into something soar.

"Hey little man, wants wrong?" asked Jason.

"That was so easy, it was silly, shapes and colours really. Can we go play with Caitlin and Cody now?" asked Valliant appalled that this is what the humans believed his knowledge would be. The older he got the more he became a tiny little Viking. We adored it so very much.

"When were finished here, little man I'll take all three of you out to the playground myself, I think the bell should be ringing soon, maybe we should go visit the Shreveport Jnr college if your all so smart." Said Jason ruffling Valliant's hair

"Perhaps after some review, with your assistance we can create a more personal learning path based on the structured teaching format you've already put in place for the boys." Said Richards.

"That is the smartest thing you've said all morning, money will not be an issue, if additional staff are required, said staff will have to be vetted through Ms Piper, but Mr Richards I can assure you, we are only at the facility due to Sookie wishing for the children to have the opportunity to socialise with their friends in a small town school setting. Show even an ounce of the disrespect towards our children as you have towards Sookie on our arrival and I will take that as a personal insult and you truly don't want to make an enemy of myself or the twin's father." Said Bastian.

"Please, I truly am sorry for the mistake the morning and we are excited to have your boys join our school." Said Richards

But what I heard was, I'll do whatever needs to be done to keep the children here and as such your money, and I was fine with that. Money hungry humans like this Richards could be easy manipulated to ensure the boys are safe at all times. Flash a little cash, buy new computers and books or play equipment, I could have every hall and doorway filled with security guards, no questions asked.

We followed Jason and the boys to the outside play area and 3 minutes later children came screaming from every direction, Sookie, Erebus and Richards continued to discuss the bits and pieces needed for the children to attend the school as we settled into watching Jason running around with the boys like a lunatic and the children loved it.

"Being around Sookie has softened you a little my friend, I like it." Said Marigold

"Do you truly believe that?"

"I see the way you look at Boston, you love him and how could you not. He has a beautiful soul, Erebus told me of how he came to be with you and I believe it was fated." Replied Marigold

"You know I don't believe in fate, but I am willing to destroy this realm if someone hurts him, so if that's fate and love, so be it."

"Do you ever wonder why my kind are always punished with finding love but when we do we lose the ability to have children." Asked Marigold as she watched the children running around smiling and laughing.

"You could have a child Marigold, you'd just have to give up Erebus. Succubi can breed with other Succubi, just not other supernatural as you are fully aware."

"Like I said punished, just as your six mates where destined to be yours. Erebus was only ever going to be mine and I could no more give him up as you could one of your True Immortal mate. I know about the Tiger and you have to have known he was only ever a stepping stone to Preston, just like we Succubi, we can pair up with another and yes breed and live a somewhat pleasant existence with children of our own but it will never be love. I can also see you're worried about the Vampire, because of the tiger. But he belongs to you, don't fear it because he's not a true immortal. Embrace it, his difference is what makes him perfect for your group." Said Marigold

Kellan excused himself as his phone started ringing and I felt to loss of his touch, but became intrigued when he nodded to Yannick and Gerard to join him. Preston slide up behind me and kissed my neck, setting a fire in me I was hungry to quench. He knew exactly what he was doing when he whispered 'Tonight I'm going to devour you, get ready to scream for me' out of the corner of my eye I noticed one of the secretaries watching us. I looked directly at her, giving her a little wave. As expected she blushed and darted around a corner.

"Can we join in the fun?" asked Stark as he and Bastian moved close, laughing at my interaction with the human.

"Always me love, do you have any idea what is going on with those three?" I asked.

"Kellan reached out to the Imps to see if they had any information regarding the vampire council and I believe he has found our end game vampire." Replied Stark

We all stood with baited breath as the trio finished the call and made their way to us, the look on Kellan face said it all. We had cleaned house in the fairy realm, Niall was currently dealing with a few small battles within each of the fairy houses, Earth, Water and Fire. The Sky Fae still held rule, it was just elders in the other houses tying to move into power as we had killed off most of the Fae whom had tried to over throw the Brigant Line thanks to Oberon. We had nothing to fear now from True Immortals since I had defeated Hades, it just left the vampires. Thanks to De Castro wanting to keep us within his Kingdom and being willing to leave us and the Viking to our own devises, we only had to concern ourselves with the vampire council whom had a plan in place long before we had arrived. Stark and my Plan to bring the Adarians to this realm as an army if the vampires moved against us all stood in the balance of whom we were dealing with and if Kellan was able to get the information we needed, I was excited for what was to come.

Kellan POV

Not many in the Demon world like the Imps, they are thieving, trouble making tricksters but damn they could get information. I had put my feeler out and as soon as the Demons found out I was mated with Aurora and Yannick, they'd raced to be the first to get the needed Intel. They didn't want money, they simply wanted a few favours from the gods and that was worth more than any monetary amount in our world. I'd arranged to meet up with Amon this evening in New York and get the collected Intel as well as maybe let our hair down in the demon underground. Sookie and Erebus joined us as we relaxed together and watched the boys play.

"So what do you know about this vampire?" asked Piper

"I don't know everything, Imps hate talking over the phone but his name is Hans, he's of German descent and they said he's strongly against the current monarchy structure."

"And there sure us being within the realm has noting do with their interest in Sookie and the boys." Asked Stark

"This vampire has had his eye on Godric, Bastian and Eric for year, we are just the icing on the cake."

"So you're heading off to see your contact tonight?" asked Sookie

"We all are, including yourself, Eric and Godric. It will be best for the Demons to see us all together and if what my imps have herd is correct, collect ourselves a few very useful allies. The boys will be safe at the compound, one hour here if five in the underground." I replied.

The next hour we finalised all the needed paperwork and agreed to forward all needed curriculum updates for the boys, before we thanked the humans for their time and collected the children. Boston and the Twins waved their goodbyes and happily promised to see everyone tomorrow as we loaded up on the bikes and headed back to the compound. Erebus and Marigold agreed to join us on our trip to the underground, taking the golden opportunity to allow Marigold to feed. Like ourselves Marigold had a need to feed from other supernatural, down side was if she didn't spread it out over a large number of people her victims would suffer physical and mental complications, even possible death. Thankfully she only needed to feed three or four times a year and with Aurora's ability to enthral like a siren thanks to being Poseidon daughter, everyone was excited for the evening's fun to begin.

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