"You struggled" I heard faintly as if in the distance. Lazily opening my eyes I felt the silver being pulled out of my skin causing me to hiss quietly. I turned my head to see Eric kneeling outside my coffins pulling the silver away. The relief I felt at the silver being removed was amazing. Groaning slightly as my skin began trying to heal but failing due to the lacking of blood in me, that's what Eric had told me anyway. It didn't make me want to drink blood any more than normal. As soon as I felt the last strap move I was up and out the coffin but was stopped a few feet away from it when Eric appeared in front of me.
I didn't look at him, I kept my gaze on the ground refusing to make eye contact.
"A car will be arriving shortly, you will get inside while I pack the stuff away. Do you understand?" Eric said with complete authority in his voice. I tensed slightly but slowly nodded knowing not to get on his bad side, like I felt I was always on.
"Good because it's here" He said before I heard a car roll up alongside of the plane we had previous been carried off of whilst in coffins. Once the car stopped I looked towards it before back to Eric to see he was staring at the luggage and he looked defeated. I wanted to comfort him so I shakily took a step towards him going to touch his arm.
"Eric…."I began to say when he suddenly was facing me glaring down at me.
"I said to get in the car!" He yelled at me. I whimpered ducking my head down whilst backing away before I vamp sped to the car, opening the door and shutting it behind me. I was so stupid! That's what I get for beginning to care! I heard growling outside before there was a huge bang. Turning to look out the window I was met with the coffin I had climbed out of was now laying on the floor whilst there was a dent in the plane. That's going to cost him I thought.
Pushing myself into the corner of the seat furthest away from where Eric would get in. He was angry, I knew better to stay away from him otherwise he would- What would he do? I thought. He hasn't punished me since I woke to this life like every other man I had ever met. If I was honest, I didn't know where I stood with Eric and in moments like this I was even lost than before I was a vampire. But I knew, from past experience that it was better to stay away from him unless I want to get hurt. If his anger wasn't a sign of violence was on its way, him blocking the bond from me so I could only feel stronger emotions was another. After a few minutes I heard and felt the boot open with a jolt of the car. A few thuds of where our bags were loaded inside before Eric was inside the car ordering the driver to go.
I sat stock still, staring out the window not wanting to do anything that cause the oncoming violence. But every once in a while I couldn't help the quick look at him out the corner of my eye as he wasn't as stone as normally was. His face was an open book. If you knew Eric Northman, then you knew that something was seriously not right. I knew this and I hadn't known him a year. We passed grand buildings and many night clubs, telling me we were in a big city. It was only when I saw the Welcome to Dallas sign that I knew we were still in America. It's not like I saw much outside of the apartment before meeting Eric. Mentally wincing at the memory I fought the stinging tears beginning to rise. It took half an hour before we arrived outside the city. It was after passing many tree's that we came to a stop outside a very modern looking house and by the look of it very spacious. I was brought out of my musing when the door slammed on Eric's side. I quickly took that as my cue to get out.
"Take the bags inside" I heard Eric say behind me before the movement of the human's footsteps headed to the back of the car. That's when a scent hit me it was amazing. I took a long sniff of the air wondering what it could be it smelt like dark chocolate with hint of mint. I took a few steps forward scanning the front of the house wondering where it was coming from. I couldn't hear any heartbeats so it wasn't a human. So what was it?
"You're going to meet my maker today, you will have the upmost respect whilst in this house understood?" Eric said bringing me out of my haze. Forcefully turning my gaze towards Eric I found him to be standing a few feet from me. Blinking a few times trying to compose myself I nodded my head slightly.
"Now Eric, don't be so tough on her. She's only young" I suddenly heard a woman say. Where did she come from? I yelped and hid behind Eric the part of me that was in few was half of my face which peaked around Eric's arm. There was laughter coming from the woman.
"Isn't she sweet? "The woman said looking at me. I felt very uneasy why was she so friendly when she didn't know me?
"Anna this is Isabel she is the second in command of this area" Eric said introducing her. I watched her as she looked at me before she turned to Eric. Staying quiet was my safest option I knew when it came to Eric. If I didn't say anything I couldn't get punished right? But he doesn't punish you a voice is my head shouted. So the second in command meant she holds a lot of power, I had to respect her almost as much as the boss. Needed to remember that/
"He is waiting for you in his study, but he said to take your time" Isabel said quickly looking to me at the end part. Did she mean me? Why would Eric need to take his time?
"We will be there shortly" He said before Isabel said before she went into the house vamp speed. I took a step away from Eric looking at his back cautiously. Why were we going to see his maker? He didn't need to bring me with him to visit. Well he kind of did as I wasn't allowed to be alone, but what about Pamela. Why didn't she come with us? I didn't like this new place, the bar was just beginning to feel comfortable.
"How long are…" I began to ask until Eric turned around quickly vamp speed. Quietening instantly I ducked my head.
"Okay" I said quietly waiting for my orders. I feeling of Eric touching my hair suddenly caused my instinctive reaction to flinch away. Looking up I realised I had failed to not flinch at his touch and I felt very guilty. We had covered a lot of ground with the touching over the month, but how mad he has been at me recently I couldn't help but think he might have had enough! He had to understand that!
"I didn't mean to" I said quickly looking up at him. Hurt was on his face for a few seconds before it disappeared and an emotionless expression covered his face. It hurt that he hid his emotions from me. I didn't mean to hurt him.
"Follow me" He said pulling me out of my thoughts. I quickly followed him as he raced through the house vamp speed until we reached a door. I had no time to appreciate the well-designed house. He stopped in front of the door and raised a hand and was about to knock when the door just opened. There stood a boy around my age with brown hair really blue eyes and pale skin. He wore a grey long sleeve top and black jeans. Then it hit me the smell. It was him. He was what I could smell outside, why did he smell so good?
"Master" Eric said. I looked up from the floor to see this master must be his maker Godric, he is staring at me. Even though he smelled good I still didn't trust him. I inched myself more behind Eric he was safe even if he scared me most of the time.
He said nothing but he moved into the room out of sight. Eric stepped forward so I instantly followed the action closing the door gently before returning to my position behind Eric. We stood a few feet in front of Godric who stood in front of a brown desk. His gaze scanned Eric and tried to scan me but I was mostly hidden behind Eric.
"It has been many years since you have requested a visit to me my child" Godric said finally speaking. My eyes closed of their own accord as his voice met my ears. His voice, I could listen to all day I thought before quickly getting rid of those thoughts. What on earth was I doing with these thoughts about a guy? AND a guy I just met?
"It has and I must apologise for it being on such bad terms" Eric said. That worried me. What was wrong with him? What is wrong? I looked back to Godric to see he looked curious and nodded for him to continue.
"I'd like you to meet Anna my new progeny" Eric said looking down at me before moving to the side. I instantly raised my hands to hug myself as Godric's gaze ran over me making me shiver. It was as if he was analysing me.
"Anna this is Godric, my maker" He said. I looked up slightly to lock eyes with Godric to see he was looking at me amazement which confused me but I ignored it. I bowed my head low for a second before looking back up. This didn't seem to please Eric however.
"Anna" I heard sharply from Eric. I winced looking at Eric to see him give me a stern look. I turned back to Godric to see that his features had hardened. That made me uneasy.
"Eric there is no need" Godric said just as sharply making me shuffle on my feet. Godric sounded even more terrifying, I took shaky breath before I spoke. I didn't want Eric to feel like he was shown up because he would be harsher than he has already been.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Sir" I said tightening my hold on my arms nervously before looking back to Eric wondering if that was good enough for him. But he didn't even look at me he was looking at Godric.
"As it is mine Anna, I apologise for my child's behalf he tends to be harsh when upset" Godric said to me taking a step closer to me. It was an action he took to engage in conversation completely innocent I tried to rationalise in my head, but I couldn't stop my reaction. Eric was upset?
"Godric….." I heard Eric say quickly. But I had already reacted as I whimpered flashing behind Eric. Eric was safe. Maker will protect you. My mind screamed at me as my body screamed.
"Eric, you have not…" I heard Godric say sounding very angry. My eyes widened as I looked at Eric's back, why was he angry. Stupid! You're so stupid for angering Eric's maker, do you have a death wish? I shouted at myself.
"Never would I strike my own progeny!" Eric suddenly growled out forcing a whimper from my lips. My eyes darted to Godric and noticed that his face became firmer than I already was and his eyes narrowed slightly. Weren't Eric's actions disrespectful? Moving backwards I stayed a few steps away from Eric. Eric was upset and in danger. Protect. These new instincts were confusing me as I was terrified but yet they were screaming at me to be brave!
"Do not forget your place Eric" I heard said calmly in a low tone. The tone was effective maybe even more effective than if he growled or screamed it. It sounded dangerous but at the same time I didn't believe I was in any danger with him like I did with Eric when he spoke like that. But I guessed that was to do with the fact Godric wasn't my maker.
Godric suddenly reached up like a snake striking, wrapping a hand around Eric's throat forcing him down onto his knees. My eyes widened as my muscles tensed as if ready to fight almost leaning forward. But he simply held a hand out behind him towards me motioning downwards. At this action my body was able to relax. Eric put up no struggle and actually moved with him into a position he seemed to know a lot of. Godric looked down at Eric and a sense of power radiated over him. My eyes darted between the two, as I hated seeing Eric like this.
"Do I need to remind you?" Godric asked Eric carefully. Almost daring Eric to disobey and my body became tense. Don't hurt him I mentally pleaded. Godric's head suddenly shot up towards me eyes widened slightly. An experience that didn't look right on his face as if he didn't use that expression often. Did he just remember I was here I thought my eyes widening slight in panic at the attention. He then released Eric who instantly looked down.
"I trust you won't try that again my child" Godric said pulling his gaze away from mine down to Eric.
"No Master" Eric said sounding like a scolded child. My mouth twitched at the voice as I had never heard Eric sound like that before. Godric nodded before raising a hand and running it through Eric's hair, almost if he was saying 'all is forgiven'. Within seconds Eric was standing again bowing his head slightly to Godric before turning his gazed to mine. Using vamp speed to be behind him again, he moved away from his maker so I could stand safely behind him. I felt Eric lean back slightly so I latched my hands onto his shirt. I often did this when Eric had company back at Fangtasia. Even though the hate for him turning me and being cruel, I couldn't control the feeling of wanting him around or even going for him for protection.
"You did not release the reason for your visit" Godric stated now standing behind his desk moving papers around.
"I was accused of selling V..." Eric began to explain forcing himself to calm down. I could feel the slightly apprehension of saying these words. I understood this instantly when Godric's hands ceased their movement not looking up from them. He simply asked which was terrifying, how did Godric do nothing and be so dangerous?
"Did you?" Godric asked warningly. Was Eric in trouble?