A/N: I finally have a new chapter for you guys! It seems like forever since I didn't have something going on (Writer's block. LIFE). I will try to get another chapter up as soon as possible, joellen818 will make sure of that. As always, I don't own True Blood or Southern Vampire Mysteries. Thanks for reading and on with the show! Enjoy!
Chapter Eleven
Bill POV
I followed Rowan down the endless hallways, not concentrating on which turns we took down the halls. Finally, we came to an door designed with intricate Celtic designs. Rowan paused in front of the door. "William, whatever happens, whatever is said you must promise to do the right thing this time. You must not let the past repeat itself, no matter how much you think you love the girl. Fate has her plans for everyone, even you." I sighed, trying to force down the emotions that had sprung up with the mention of the past. "I understand Rowan, I just wish we could create our own paths in life. I swear though, no matter what is said or whatever happens...I am willing to do the right thing. I could not bear a repeat of Elizabeth." Rowan nodded, just as the door swung open on its own. "Enter Rowan, son of Darcy and William, son of Lorena." Rowan bowed his slightly before entering. I followed his actions before following him into the room.
The room was lit by hundreds of candles and the walls were lined with torches. In the middle of the room was a throne-like chair. In the chair sat a young looking woman, wearing a gown of emerald green. As we approached the throne, the young woman waved her hand and the two men who had been standing on each side of the throne left. "My lady, William wishes to ask you questions regarding his future." The woman nodded her head slightly before she answered. "Of course, approach and sit. We have much to discuss then."
Sookie POV
I thought about what Godric had said. He thought I had tamed Eric? Was that even possible? I also thought about what Eric had called me when he had introduced me to Godric. I knew Eric was a pain most of the time, but maybe there was something more to the war-toughened, thousand year old Viking. "Sookie, are you alright?" I shook my head to clear it. "What, oh I'm sorry." Godric looked at me as Pam laughed. "Sookie, are you becoming distracted by the handsome men in the room?" I blushed as Pam laughed again. "No, I was just thinking about all that has happened recently." Godric nodded as he answered. "It is a lot to deal with at once, young one. Though I believe that you have been through worse." I nodded, tears welling up in my eyes as Pam spoke up. "So Sookie, you aren't even the least bit distracted by Eric or Godric?" I blushed again, smiling slightly as Godric chuckled. "Pam! Leave Sookie alone!" Eric scolded as Pam looked at me. "What? I'm curious!" I shook my head, chuckling a little before speaking. "I won't deny that they are both incredibly handsome, but that wasn't what distracted me." Pam shook her head, muttering under her breath about stubborn blondes. "So why were there tears in your eyes, young one?" Godric asked as he took one of my hands in both of his.
"Several months ago, there were several murders in Bon Temps. I was at a meeting with a Civil War group my grandmother was involved in. I didn't come home right after, I went to a diner with my friend, Sam Merlotte. He dropped me off at home afterwards...that's when I found Gran in the kitchen, laying on the floor...in a pool of her blood." I broke off, the tears overflowing. I felt a hand grasp my free hand. I looked up to see Eric looking at me, his eyes rimmed in pink. I squeezed his hand before continuing. "My brother, Jason was the main suspect. I found out later that it was supposed to be me lying on the kitchen floor. The killer turned out to be my brother's friend, Renee. He almost killed me in the cemetery near my house." I looked at Eric as I heard a low growl. "What happened to this Renee?" Godric asked, letting go of my hand to wipe away some of my tears. "I killed him...Sam distracted him long enough for me to do it. It was horrible!" I looked down, not wanting to relive the murder I had committed. " Sookie, look at me." I heard Eric say as the memories played in my mind. "Sookie, please look at me." I pretended as if I didn't hear him. A hand lifted my face to look at him. "Sookie, you shouldn't blame yourself. You did what you had to in order to protect yourself. It wasn't as if you willing killed him. He would have ended up dead one way or another." I shook my head. "I don't blame myself for Renee's death, he had it coming. It's just that I wished I had gotten home sooner. Maybe if I had, Gran would still be alive." I sobbed as Eric wiped away my tears. "If you had been home earlier, you might have died, along with your grandmother. Fate, I have learned, has very strange ways of getting us to where we should be and shaping us into who we should become. Because of your grandmother's death, you have become a stronger person. It may not seem that way now, but you will eventually see it." I nodded as there was a knock on the door.
Third Person POV
"Enter." Godric said as Deirdre entered the room. "I have had a room prepared for Sookie. I don't want to send her back home, in case Declan tries something else." Sookie stood up, suddenly feeling light headed. "Sookie? Are you alright?" Deirdre asked as she rushed forward. Godric put his arm around Sookie's waist. "I'm fine, just a little dizzy." Deirdre nodded, looking behind me to Eric. "It might be better for you to stay in here. I don't want you to get sick." She nodded as Deirdre flicked her hand, a bed appearing close to Eric's. Godric picked Sookie up and carried her to the bed. Pam pulled the bedding back to allow Godric to lay her on the bed. "Sookie, you look pale. Have you eaten today?" Pam noticed as Sookie answered. "I can't remember, maybe." Deirdre nodded. "I will bring you something to eat. That may be why you are dizzy, but I will have Rowan pay you a visit later to make sure." Sookie nodded as Pam tucked her in. "Do any of you require blood?" Deirdre asked looking to the vampires. Each of the vampires gave a brief nod. Deirdre nodded to the vampires before exiting the room. Godric sat on the edge of Sookie's bed. "Are you sure you are al..." Godric stopped in mid sentence, turning to look at Eric. "Pam, go get Deirdre and Rowan! There's something causing Eric immense pain." Sookie looked at Eric before getting up and moving to Eric's side.
Sookie POV
I could see Eric's jaw clenching as I sat down next to him on the bed. His eyes were closed and his faced scrunched as he tried to bear the pain. I covered one of his clenched fists with my hand, hoping to offer some sort of comfort. His eyes opened and he glanced at me before another wave of pain came over him. My heart broke seeing Eric who was usually so strong, confident and occasionally arrogant, so weak and in so great amount of pain. I sat next to Eric, my hand running through his hair. I felt as if I wasn't doing it but as if someone was causing me to do so. "Shh! It will pass, my warrior. Relax and I will take care of you." I said as Deirdre and Rowan walked in. Rowan looked at me and a shocked look came over his face. I turned back to Eric, still stroking his hair, the pain obviously subsiding. "Sleep, my warrior. Sleep and dream sweetly." With that, Eric's eyes closed and I suddenly couldn't even hold my head up I felt so weak. "Sookie!"
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