Chapter 5 – Higher than a kite.
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The last two weeks had been hectic for Bella. Bill was believed dead. It had turned out he had to bury himself in the graveyard to escape the rising sun. Sookie had been so happy to find out her boyfriend was alive that Bella had to join in with her joy. Then Sookie had nearly been murdered. That had terrified Bella so much, she couldn't lose Sookie too. It got Bella thinking though. She was 18 and it seemed like to her all she was ever doing lately was trying to fight off death from either taking her or one of her loved ones.
So Bella retreated. She kept out of every ones way. She needed time to deal with everything that had happened and with what was going on. She came to Bon Temps to get away from the supernatural world and instead it felt like she had become smothered in it. That world just wouldn't let her go and she felt chained by it.
It was well into the night when Bella had gone for a walk. The night was clear and crisp. She really should have stayed out of the woods; god knows it never ended well when she was in them. Bella had lost direction pretty much as soon as she stepped foot in the woods. She couldn't say how long she had been walking but her feet had started to ache a while back. The kind of ache that travelled up your calf's and made them cramp. The only sound that accompanied Bella was the crunching of dead leaves and twigs underfoot. Bella spotted a blonde head that shone under the moonlight. Cautiously walking towards the person Bella recognized her cousin. What was Sookie doing out here so late? Shouldn't she be with Bill? "Sooks what are you doing here?" Sookie jumped startled and turned to face Bella.
Sookie placed her hand on her heart and let out a breathy chuckle. Bella could practically hear her heart racing. "What are you doing here so late? I had an argument with Bill. So I'm walking home." Bella shook her head making her long hair wave around in the breeze. Ah. A lovers spat. Bella made her way to Sookie and joined her in walking home. The dirt road was a lot easier on her legs then the rocky woods. Bella found out she was actually walking the complete opposite way she needed to be heading in. Bella could of face palmed herself. I should really just stop wondering around.
An inhuman growl echoed through the heavy night's air. The two girls span around and faced what made the sound. Has that thing got a bulls head? What the FUCK is that?! Not wanting to stick around to find out, Bella snatched Sookies hand and made a run for it. She could hear the pounding of footsteps as the ... thing caught up with them.
In one swift moment Bella felt searing pain as something sliced into her back like it was butter. Her legs gave out under the heavy weight of pain she was feeling. Turning her head slightly to see the thing that attacked her she saw it rearing and raising its gnarly hand to go in for the final shot. So this is it. I die by a bull creature in the middle of nowhere.
Before the strike landed Bella saw a flash of Red tackle the beast back into the woods. The red blur was vibrant and was mixed with a pale whiteness that looked slightly flesh coloured. Before Bella could think any more of it the pain in her back flared to life. It felt like hell fire mixed with electricity. Was she dying? Bella let out an ear shattering scream. Fingers digging in to the dirt so hard she could have ripped a nail off. Bella's back arched as she felt another wave of fire hit her back.
Time flew and slowed at the same time. She was being moved to somewhere. She could here Bill and Sookie but she couldn't make out the words. It felt like they were speaking a language Bella never heard of. The next thing she knew she was being place face down on something wooden. The wood was cool to the touch; she could feel the grains of it against her hands as she grasped the edges. She needed to keep herself grounded before the pain could sweep her into oblivion. More voices joined in, more colours came into her eyesight. That's when the real burning started. Something was being poured onto her back and it felt like it was eating her alive. She could feel the liquid inside of her burning away her cells.
Bella tensed and groaned but not once let out another scream. She wouldn't give the satisfaction of screaming to the creature that had attacked her. She could feel someone brushing her hair away from her face. Finally the Liquid was gone and Bella slumped on the table. Her hands falling off making her arms dangle of the side of the table. Bella tried to inhale some broken breaths.
Bella was given something to swallow and then left alone. The voices started to become more distinct and she could make of shapes of things know. Is that Pam and Eric? Bella thought. Well it made sense of all the red, they must be in Fangtasia. Trying to move her limbs was impossible right know, they felt like lead. Bella's mind fogged and she was dragged deeper and deeper into slumber.
"I'm telling you it was a Bull headed thing that came out of nowhere and jumped Bella!" Sookie shouted stomping her foot. The group argued amongst themselves for a little while until Sookie brought up a question. Bella looked as white as snow and Sookie could still see the huge gashes on her back. "Why isn't anyone giving her there blood? She needs to heal. Bill can you give her some?" Bill nodded and strolled towards the unconscious girl. Eric's hand clamped on his arm and threw him back. Bill landed on a chair and skidded back a good few feet.
"Don't even think about it. I asked you to keep an eye on her and look at how well you've done! The only one who could give her blood is Pam. The last thing we need is for him to smell some other male vampire's blood inside her. Pam would you please?" As Pam made her way over to Bella and gave her some of her blood Bill and Sookie had spluttered their outrage. "Who's HE? And excuse me, she's my baby cousin. She's like a sister, If anyone is going to have their blood inside her, its someone I trust!"
Sookie had gotten closer into Eric's face to try and get him to back down. Eric laughed outright. They have no clue what's going on do they? Eric placed his hands on Sookies shoulders and leaned in close. His hands dwarfed Sookie. "Who HE is doesn't matter to you. What should matter is vampire blood takes a LONG time to disperse in a human body and what he would do to ANY of us if he smelt another male's blood in Bella. We're already in deep trouble if he ever finds out what sort of danger Bella was in to tonight. You need to listen, and listen close. Bella needs to be kept safe. Our lives depend on it. Valhalla Sookie, a lot of lives depend on it. I've already asked Bill to keep an eye on her but seen as he is doing such a Stella job of it, I'm taking over. So no, no one's blood will be used apart from Pams." Eric sent a heated glare at Bill who in turn looked a bit ashamed.
Sookie opened her mouth to respond when announced she was leaving and told the group that when Bella woke up she would be extremely out of it due to the drugs and to not really pay attention to what she says for a good 2 , 3 hours after she wakes up. Eric left to go into his Day sleep and was followed by pam. After much convincing Bill left to join them. Sookie stroked Bella's face and thought what have you gotten yourself into.
Bella awoke feeling magnificent. She felt like dancing while wearing a sombrero. Raising her hand up she stared at it. Her Fingers looked weird and her brain felt like it was fizzing. Giggling she turned to face Sookie who was passed out at her side. Reaching out Bella started to poke her face. Sookie snapped awake on full alert which made Bella laugh. Sitting up Bella yelled "Come on Goldilocks before the three bears steal our porridge!" When Bella tried to make a run for it Sookie had tackled her back onto the wooden table.
Sookie ran a hand down her face despairingly. Bella was high as a kite and it was nearly sundown, the vamps in the back will be waking any minute. She just had to keep Bella occupied until then. An alarmingly thin woman strolled up and handed Sookie some sort of sandwich gloop that made her stomach churn. Looking over Sookie noted that Bella was distracted by a chair and mumbling quietly to herself. Sookie walked with the woman to the other side of the room to talk.
Bella was off in her own world. Everything felt good and she could swear she was a butterfly. The chair next to her though was looking sad so she tried to cheer it up. Yelling broke Bella out of her talk with the inanimate object and she saw Sookie and Eric squaring up to each other. Skipping over Bella pushed herself into the middle and shoved them away from one another.
"HEY! No arguing. Look at how sad Billy Willy is!" Reaching over she pinched bills cheeks and rocked his head side to side. Turning around with a spin she carried on "AND arguing makes me sad. You don't want to make me sad do you!?" By the end Bella had all the Metal knifes and objects from behind the bar floating behind her back aiming directly at the trio. This was fun land and she was not going to let Goldilocks and the three bears ruin her tea party!
Bill, Sookie, Eric and Pam looked on with shock. They could deal with a high human but a high human with the powers to copy anything she sees was a whole other ball game that none of them really accounted for. Sookie edged forward with her hands in the air. "No of course not Bella. No more arguing, we promise okay? Just put the knifes and things down okay?" A cheek splitting grin appeared on the small brunettes face and she let the things drop with a loud clatter and clang behind her.
The smile dropped when Bella spotted what was by the door way to the outside though. The drug induced fog on her brain lifted. Fuzzy man was back. His eyes ,still the only thing she could see, where filled with that ancient wisdom she could only ever dream off but something else as well. Need. He needed her she could tell. He was in trouble and he needed her. I need to help! Anything to stop that soul deep longing and needing being shown through the blue/grey orbs.
Bella ran as fast as she could to the door but was snatched up by a tall Viking. She fought to get out of the hold, she clawed, kicked, punched even tried to bite at one stage but he was not letting go. "Let me go! Fuzzy man needs help! He's in trouble!" Eric plopped her down on a chair and pinned her there by her shoulders. "No one's there Bella, calm down!" He doesn't get it! Bella screamed mentally. Taking a breath Bella tried to explain.
"No he's not here, here. He's somewhere else but I can see him. Normally it's in my dreams but he was standing right there! He needs help Eric! The sun people are going to burn him and he's going to go up into blue flames. ERIC LET ME GO!" Bella tried to shake his hands off.
Eric looked down at Bella curiously. Was it a coincidence? HE goes missing and Bella starts dreaming about someone going to be burnt by ... sun people? Isobel did say they think this Fellowship of the sun had a hand in his disappearance. Any doubt he had before of Bella belonging with him shrivelled and died.
Eric leaned down so he was level with Bella and brushed some hair out of the irate teens face. "I need you to do something for me Bella. Where heading to Dallas soon; maybe tomorrow and you need to come along. A sheriff there has gone missing and he NEEDS to be found." Plus the sooner I get you too him the better for everyone involved. I hope he's not too far gone.
He needed to be found? Maybe that's what my dreams have been pointing too. Bella thought. She gave a quick nod then Eric let her go. Sookie came storming up to Eric. Hair flying around and rage etched on her face "You are not taking Bella alone anywhere! Especially to go looking for someone that has gone missing." Eric turned to face the short blonde woman crossing his arms over his broad chest. "She's not going alone. You will be coming with us."
Sookie was about to reply when she was pushed back. Bill was standing in front of her with his fangs out. "Sookie is not going anywhere. AND neither is Bella. I won't allow it. Sookeh is mine!" Sookie mentally rolled her eyes. Not this again. Like a comic book Sookie could literally feel the light bulb on top of her head. Heading around Bill to talk to Eric again she tried to make herself look bigger. She didn't think it worked to well with someone as giant as Eric.
"You will let Lafayette go AND I want $10,000!" At Bella's confused face she shrugged her shoulders. "Me and Bella are going to be missing quite a lot of work and I want a new driveway. I also saw Bella eyeing up some rare old books." Like lightning Eric had grasped Sookies hand and shaken it. "Deal."
Pam dragged a near dead Lafayette into the room. Bella gasped. She didn't even know he was missing. What sort of friend am I? This is what happens when i get to scared and try and back away. Bella rushed over and crouched down on her Knees running a soothing hand up and down his arm. He was so cold. "Are you okay Laf?" Lafayette let out a chuckle that sounded more pained then anything. "Nothing a good shower and some good ol' jack can't get rid of sugar."
Eric and Sookie went over the whole plan on getting to Texas as Bella tried to warm up Lafayette. He was still too cold in her books but he was looking slightly better. He would need serious medical help when they go back home. When everything was said and done Lafayette, Sookie , Bill and Bella drove home. Bella fell asleep in the car early on in the car ride. Bill carried her into Sookies house and laid her down. Sookie looked at tiny Bella curled up and swamped in blankets and leaned into bill. "What do you think Eric meant about her belonging to someone?" Sookie whispered. Bill shook his head "I don't know Sookeh. But it must be big to have Eric on his toes." The two shut the door and let Bella sleep. It looked like this was only the beginning.
Bella woke up thinking she was in pain. The dream she had was already fading but she remembered a cage, and silver, so much silver that burned. She started shivering at the echo of the pain. She could never forget that kind of agony. Bella climbed out of bed and Got dressed in a grey skater dress, some flats, a blazer and a long light scarf. She had a feeling it was going to be a long day so comfy attire it was. She then packed all the things she needed. While throwing things into her suitcase Bella came across a necklace at the bottom corner of her draw. It was from Nana when she was 11.
Bella used to get bullied in school. After a rather gruelling day her Nana had sat her down. Bella was in tears and hiccupping through her words. Nana had pulled out a beautiful necklace and put it around her neck. It was a simple Agate pendant. Nana had told her it meant strength and courage and that because she was special she would need to be strong and courageous. She was going to need that right know. Bella slipped the necklace on and gently stroked it as she carried on packing.
When Bella arrived down stairs she noted she had practically slept the day away. On autopilot Bella blasted through the car ride and plane ride. She was too focused on the man from her dreams. Was he the one that was missing? Why would she be dreaming of him though? It seemed like Eric had all the cards but he wasn't giving anything away. It frustrated Bella to no end. She was going into this situation blind and it made her jittery.
Every time she closed her eyes she could see the man staring at her. They were so deep and she just knew they held so many secrets. The plane touched down without any problems but that was as far as there lucky streak went.
Sookie had stepped out of the plane and acted like she was a movie star from the 20s. Even going as far as yuu hooing at the limo driver. Bella had found that hilarious. Only Sookie could pull that off. Praying not to fall Bella descended the stairs and made her way across the smooth white flooring. The limo driver seemed incredibly twitchy. "Why don't you two wait in the limo, I've got the AC turned up" Before he had even finished the sentence he was leading Bella into the car.
"STOP" Sookie yelled. Bill had smashed open his coffin and was there in a blink of an eye holding the man's throat. "Make a noise and it will be your last!" Bill opened his mouth and his fangs dropped. The terrifying moment had been ruined by Jessica; A vampire Bill had recently turned according to Sookie, had tried to get out her coffin but couldn't. She was bouncing al around the place screaming for help. It really was quite funny. Bella was the only one who laughed though.
The balding man was lead into the car and was being glamoured. He had that far off look , eyes staring at nothing but everything at the same time. Bill was teaching Jessica how to do it. Bill had just rejoined Sookie and Bella in the back wrapping an arm around the blonde's shoulders he leaned back into the plush leather seat." You were very sweet with her." Sookie said as she held his arm. Bella just scooted over to the window to give the couple space. She didn't need to be sucked into their love bubble.
"Sookie he was sent to abduct you and Bella, which means he knew you two were coming." Bill carried on staring at the man looking like he wanted to get into his head. "Who do you think it was, vampires?" Sookie asked. Bella didn't think so. If a Vampire wanted you, they wouldn't send just one human man. "Too sloppy. Maybe that church." Sookie denied this heavily.
A church wouldn't do this in her books. Bella had to disagree. The Church was steeped in as much blood as any country. Look at the templar's for example. They made it to the hotel in record time. Hotel Camille was big, expensive and modern. Bella hated it. What was wrong with a nice homey place filled with books? Did vampires just go for the most expensive thing they see or what?
Bella couldn't help but feel like something big was coming. She felt it in her bones. They had gotten settled in their rooms and were about to try and question the limo driver. Bill , Sookie and Bella sat in the living room on big white sofas. Bill reached his hand over, rested it on his arm and asked "Who sent you?"
The man dazedly replied "The fellow ship of the sun." It clicked into place in Bella's mind. They were the ones who had the vampire. The giant sun symbol of the sun in her dream made sense know. But why was the Cold ones symbol there? After a few more questions bill asked "What did they want you to do exactly?"
The man still stared out into nothing "Abduct the telepath and Isabella Marie Swan; who were in the Compton party" Sookie started to shake with anger. "How do you know Bella's name? Do you even know my name?" The man's eyes flickered over. The emptiness unnerved Bella. He looked hollow.
"No mam, I didn't even know you were a woman. I knew about Isabella though. They sent me a photo of her. It was imperative that I got rid of her. They wanted me to take Sookie." Sookie gasped, stood up and started pacing it's not safe for Bella here, she needs to go home. Knowing her though she won't. Sookie sat back down next to a shocked Bella. Bills hand tightened on the man's arm.
"All I know is vampires where using a telepath to find a vampire named Godric and it was instrumental NOT to let Bella get anywhere near him. They said the best way was to take her out of the picture all together." Bella was still shocked. How did they have a photo of her and why couldn't she meet this vampire Godric. A flash of fuzzy mans eyes appeared but she blinked them away. Now was not the time to get lost in silly dreams. People's lives depended on what happens here. She needed to keep her head in the game not up in the clouds.
Bella asked the important question. The one they were actually here for. "Do you know where Godric is?" The man faced her "no mam, I do not" Well this whole thing has been productive. Bella thought. Bill Glamoured the man into thinking they never came and that he did a good job. Bella went to her room to relax and hopefully gather up a plan of action. If they knew what she looked like there was no way she was going to make it into that church without being spotted. She needed to think of a way to get around this and fast.
With Bill and Eric.
Eric was slouched over in a plush chair sitting next to Bill. The bar they were in was crowded with humans and vampires alike. "I admire you Bill. It takes a strong vampire to admit that he can't protect his human or Bella." Eric looked around the room in a bored manner. Bill clasped his hands together "And it takes a true monster to admit he doesn't care about anybody else." Without missing a beat Eric stated "I care about others."
Bill snorted. Was this guy for real? "You care about Godric." Eric looked Bill in the face blankly. Without a reaction Bill carried on "You have no obligations to Dallas or Texas. This is personal for you why ? And why is it so important that Bella had to come? I get Sookie. You want her and she's a telepath. But Bella's young and quite the fire cracker. She could be a huge wild card in this. So she must tie into this somehow."
Eric turned around. If he hasn't figured it out know he is never going to. What is with it and younger vampires never listening to legends. They're there for a reason. Eric looked out the darkened window. Bella wasn't needed to find Godric. She was needed FOR Godric. Eric for the last 5 years could feel something up with his maker. He could never tell what it was though. It got worse every year. The rage and hunger just kept on growing while he could feel the other emotions dimming like candles in a strong wind. One by one being blown out. All until Godric had shut him out 3 years ago. That had hurt more than anything Eric had ever been through. It made his unbeating heart flinch even at the thought.
Only know did he know. The Red Haze had started seeping in to Godric. It was only a matter of time before the rage over takes him and then they will have a full on Grimm on their hands. There was no stopping one of them. A Grimm in America could most definitely wipe the whole country out. They didn't even know anymore how to kill one. Parts of the legend had been lost over time. Eric just prayed that they got Bella to Godric in time.
The 'birthmark' on Bella's neck was actually Gaul writing, spelling out Godric's name. Gaul was a dead language and it had taken some time to connect the dots. What little Godric had told him of Gaul mixed with what he had seen of Bella had shown him the answers. She really did fit Godric extraordinarily well. It was like finding the two pieces of the Yin and Yang. Eric couldn't wait to see what happens when they finally meet. After all the last mated couple was 6,000 years ago and who knows when the next will be. The birthmark was there to ward of other vampires. Or it was meant to.
He still didn't know how cold ones fit into all this. No vampire really knew about cold ones. They stayed away from each other. All he knew was they were venomous and vicious little fuckers that were like rock. Obviously he couldn't tell Bill any of this. Bella could be used against Godric. His life was literally in her tiny hands. Of course Bella's life was also in Godric's hands even if she didn't know that. Finally Eric shoes to try and distract Bill. "I hope you enjoy your true blood it cost me $45"
Bill swivelled in his seat. "I'm not drinking it I just wanted you to buy it. Know answer the question. Why this allegiance with Godric?" Eric blinked. Distracting only half worked apparently. "He is most beloved by his subjects." Bill laughed.
"Only kings and queens have subjects Eric not sheriffs." Eric pulled himself up to his full height and leaned into Bill. His blonde hair framing his face. "Godric could of been king of Texas had he wanted. He could have been king of ANY vampire territory ANWHERE. He is twice as old as I am and very powerful. There are none above him in the new world."
Bill looked shocked but quickly schooled it. "If he's so powerful , how did they abduct him?" Eric lent back in his seat. "This is what worries me. If one such as he can be taken by humans, then none of us are safe."
"What can I give you to release Sookie from her agreement and to let Bella go home. You do know the Fellowship of the sun had a photo of her and knew exactly who she was? They tried to have her killed Eric." Eric seemed to think for a moment. Did the fellow ship know of the bond between her and Godric? That's impossible. He had only just found out. "Nothing, and seen as you care so much about humans I would be careful. If the vampires here don't find Godric , things are going to get messy." Or where too late and Godric's too far gone in his transformation. Nope Eric wouldn't think like that. They would get to Godric in time and his maker will be made well and Bella could have everything she ever wished for. As loathed he was to admit it about a human, he really liked the little spitfire. She just had a spark inside her that drew everyone in. Plus a temper like the size of Texas itself.
"Open attack on humans? That's insane." Eric leant back in his plush velvet seat and stated "we're in Texas."
AN- A little bit of crackish humour in this one. This story will have Eric/Sookie eventually. It won't be the main focus but it will be there. I like Bill, so he will get a happy ending its just Eric/Sookie fit together a lot better in my books. OOOOH who was the red and white blur that saved Bella? I'm so sorry I know I'm making more questions as soon as I answer one but that is the whole point of a plot , don't worry they will all come together soon. We will also have a run in with a cold one in a few chapters time. THANK YOU for all the reviews, favs and follows! Hope you enjoyed this chapter.
