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Eric finally gets released
Eric lay there his body racked in pain from the silver chains, his hunger growing hour upon hour. No matter how much Bill taunted him he knew different and that Sookie was safe. As the silver meshing encased his body, at the palace, he saw Niall Brigant grab Sookie's hand and take her to safety.
He sighed regretting taking her to that evil bitches palace, he had put her in danger and all this was down to him. He should have defied Queen Sophie's command and suffered the consequences, which would be no more severe than what he was already enduring.
For a while he slipped into unconsciousness, coming round only at the insistent poking with a pole, from one of his employees. The employee put his fingers to his lips and edged, a transfusion bag filled with blood, through the bars towards him. With fangs dropping and taking it, he greedily and gratefully drained the pure blood bag feeling life surge back into him. He tossed the empty bag back, whilst nodding his thanks, through the bars to the employee, who promptly concealed it then left the basement, re-locking the door.
Next time Bill came down to taunt him he feigned unconsciousness. It seemed he still had some loyalty among his staff and he was grateful for the blood, although he would need a couple more bags to revive him completely. Rage filled him knowing he was still in a silvered cage, and encased in chains, unable to escape unless he had help. The silver slowly ate into his body sapping his strength, but because of his ancient bones he would still have enough strength to rip Bill's head off and whilst languishing he savoured that thought.
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In Queen Sophie's court she received the demon lawyer Desmond Cataliades.
"I am here to negotiate the release of Eric Northman your Majesty."
"Why would I consent to that Mr Cataliades?"
"Because you need money and I have a good offer. Also you cannot trust Bill Compton, I have procured documents that prove he is not content to being just the Sheriff of area 5 but now seeks to conspire against your majesty."
Her eyes narrowed "Show me"
Being a queen, for her, was doubly precarious She only inherited that role because her now dead husband was King. She had wangled her way into his life and bed and he was enamoured enough to marry her which was his biggest mistake. He didn't last long before he had an "accident" and she claimed his throne. In truth she preferred women anyway and only slept with men if that was to her advantage.
She looked at the paperwork with alarm. Bill had spread his poisonous words to many she considered trustworthy. She would have to crush those involved immediately if she was to survive. Being very corrupt, vicious and ruthless was second nature to her, so she had no qualms about doing so.
"I will keep these" she said authoritatively. Mr Cataliades inclined his head. He had the originals.
"I will agree to negotiate. What do you offer?" she said imperiously
"My client offers 500,000 dollars your Majesty."
Her eyes gleamed but still her greed wanted more and they finally settled on 750,000 dollars, plus ownership of Erik's bar and restaurant.
"Please sign these documents which states that no harm shall come to either Erik Northman or Sookie Stackhouse and immediately release Mr Northman into my custody. Plus, of course, you will receive the settlement immediately"
She reluctantly agreed musing that the pathetic human, Sookie wasn't really worth fighting over not when she gained all that monies and businesses and also had to concentrate on securing her throne.
She signed and Mr Cataliades transferred ownership and monies to her. He knew he was taking a slight risk as Eric hadn't actually approved letting go of two of his businesses, but he was sure that Eric would agree for the safety and freedom to both himself and Miss Stackhouse.
She called her guards and together with Mr Cataliades they set of towards Fangtasia.
Bill Compton was sitting in Fangtasia's office when a commotion outside disturbed his peace. The door was flung open and the head guard intoned.
"I arrest you Bill Compton, on behalf of her Majesty Queen Sophie, for false imprisonment of the Viking Vampire Eric Northman and also for the illegal confiscating of his properties." they immediately restrained his hands with silver handcuffs. Of course the Queen had colluded with Bill to do the very thing he was charged with but he knew there was no point in saying so.
Mr Cataliades took the basement keys, on opening the door entered the basement, moved swiftly down the stairs and unlocked the cage and removed the chains from Erik who staggered up the stairs to see Bill Compton in handcuffs and guards nearby.
He sped forward and with a growl of "This is for Sookie" and ripped his head clean off. The head guard nodded acknowledging it would save them the job, withdrew from the club leaving Eric with Desmond Cataliades. His employees looked on with relief, they all hated the sadistic Bill Compton.
"I need blood Desmond" he said sitting down heavily. Desmond nodded and knowing Tru blood wouldn't do it for Eric asked for a employee to oblige. A couple of them stepped forward and Eric slaked his thirst between the two of them.
"Niall Brigant sends his regards Eric, and says Sookie is safe and with him. He asks that you refrain, for a day or two, in seeing her. That will give you time to recover fully and also for her to get acquainted with her Great Grandfather."
Eric digested this information and realised that of course Sookie was Fae, he wondered why he never realised it before, although he did know her blood was special and of course she exuded that wonderful smell. He thought her Fae blood must be quite diluted with human blood for him not to have smelt fairy on her. Mind you that was a good thing, as fairies were irresistible to vampires and he could have so easily drained her if it had been more prominent. He said none of this to Desmond Cataliades though but just nodded his agreement.
He showed Desmond out, as there was time for further talk about how his release was obtained. He asked his staff to clean and prepare Fangtasia for opening then flew off to his house to get some sleep. He needed rest to fully restore himself before he found Pam then tackled his businesses.