A Light In the Darkness

A/N I do not own anything CH and AB do.

Chapter 5

SPOV

Abilities training was a lot harder then weapons training. It was discovered that I had a few abilities. I had the ability to POP in and out of places like most fae. I could also fly which was rare among the fae but not unheard of. The most important of abilities though made itself known when we were outside walking in the fields.

We were walking the parameter of the castle enjoying the great weather, sunbathing weather. At first it was like an annoying mosquito that wouldn't leave you alone and then it got more persistent. It pushed and prodded my mental shields trying to get in but it couldn't. It didn't feel evil just annoying. When It touched upon by baby I snapped. The mother in me growled protectively. I looked to the sky and with my hands called forth the winds and rain. The wind started to howl and blow around us while the rain pelted down. The rain seemed to illuminate a woman's figure, like a spirit. She was standing a few feet away from me. She was speaking but I couldn't see or hear what she was saying and then the wind drove her away.

Niall was very surprised.

"Are you ok?" he asked me.

"Yes. I don't know what that was but it did not hurt me. What did I just do?" I asked perplexed.

"Wow, granddaughter you truly are a rare find. Only one other Fae has ever had control over the sky like that . You will become the most famous and powerful Queen in all Faery history" Niall exclaimed pride and praise in his voice. I knew that my training was complete.

I was now seven and a half months pregnant. Tonight at dinner I was to be introduced to my future husband and father of my child. I was told that I had met him before, well obviously but I couldn't remember. Niall said that it was common among fae woman.

"Grandfather why am I with child before I' am married?" I asked.

"It is the custom of the Fae. We must makes sure that our mates are compatible and that we will be able to produce future generations. Preston has been on a hunting trip for the past four months. He trains our young hunters so that they maybe able to provide for themselves and their families" Niall explained.

"Oh" I replied.

"By the way your suite is now ready. Your new clothes have been delivered and put in your rooms. Claudine will take you there and if you need anything let her know" he said in dismissal. Claudine came into the dinning room and led me to the West wing were my suite of rooms was located.

We approached double wooden doors with beautiful etchings on them and when Claudine opened the doors and revealed what was inside I gasped. The room was beautiful. The center piece was a king-size bed covered in ruby red bedding and tons of pillows. There was a couple of dressers and a velvet red chaise lounge set by the window. The bookcase by the chaise caught my attention, it had more than 40 books in it. Some of them I have been meaning to read. My closet was a walk-in that featured a huge dressing table and mirror. The dresses and clothing that hung in there were beautiful. My bathroom was bigger then the last and more luxurious.

The best part I thought was the connecting nursery and sitting room. They were decorated in neutral colors and fully outfitted with everything we would need. I went to the dresser and looked inside the drawers. They were filled with all sorts of baby clothes that were soft to the touch and smelled pretty. My baby would be happy here and so will I.

"It's beautiful Claudine, thank you" I said tears coursing down my cheeks.

"Don't thank me, Niall had this set up for you and the future prince or princess" she said with a smile.

"That is so sweet. God I can't believe that the baby will be here soon, I can't wait" I said excitement in every word.

"That's good. Now pamper yourself and dress pretty. Preston returns to you tonight" Claudine said with a wink and left me alone to prepare.

I took a long hot bath in vanilla scented water and then when I finished I slathered on a thick layer of vanilla cream to make my skin soft and scented. I dressed in emerald green bra and panty set that accentuated my belly and breasts. I looked good for being seven months pregnant. I chose a emerald green dress with a empire waist and billowy skirt. It showed of my waist and cleavage. I pinned my hair up and back and only left a few strands to frame my face. A spritz of perfume and a dab of makeup and I was ready. I slipped on my black ballet flats and headed down to the dinning room. I felt like a princess.

When I entered the dinning room I noticed Niall sitting at the head of the table and to his left was a handsome man who must be Preston. He turned to look at me and smiled. I approached the table and both men rose as I was seated by Preston.

"You look exquisite this evening granddaughter" Niall complimented me.

"Yes my darling you look lovely this evening, what a treat to come home to. I apologize for being away for so long but it was unavoidable. Have you had any problems, is the baby alright?" Preston asked concern in his voice.

"No need to apologize, I'm just glad that you're here. The doctor said everything is fine and I have been feeling great" I replied with a smile. Preston picked up my hand and placed a kiss on my palm, the gesture was so familiar yet I couldn't place it.

"Well, that's just wonderful. Let's eat" Niall said and gestured for the food to be brought in.

Dinner conversation was pleasant. Preston explained about his hunting trip and some of his adventures. I told him about my training. He told me he was proud and he knew that I could do it, that I was special. Right then I felt special.

After dinner we all went for a walk around the castle. Claudine walked ahead with me while Niall and Preston talked behind us. Suddenly Preston called out my name and ran over to me. He went down on one knee and I knew right then that he was going to propose but for some reason it didn't feel right.

"Dearest Sookie I love you and want to be with you until the end. Would you do me the honour of becoming my wife?" he asked as he pulled out a little velvet box. Inside the box was a huge blood red diamond in the shape of a tear drop. I could feel the magic surrounding the ring and I became hesitant to answer him. I really didn't know him all that well but then again he was the father of my child.

"Yes" was all I said. Preston tried to put the ring on but it wouldn't go over my finger. I felt power pushing at me from the ring but something inside me was pushing it back.

"Well, damn I'll have to get you a bigger size, your fingers must be swollen" Preston said but the tone of his voice seemed angry. He stood up and kissed me gently on the lips and backed away.

"Well kids this is where I leave you and bid you goodnight. Congratulations and I'll see you in the morning" Niall seemed angry as well as he strode towards the castle.

Preston walked me back to my room. He kissed me on the cheek and left for his own room. I thought he might want to spend his first night home with me but I guess I was wrong. I took off my dress and washed my face and brushed my teeth and went to bed. I was exhausted and feeling like something was wrong and that trouble was just around the corner.

DREAM

"Hello Mother" a young man of about twenty said to me. He was very handsome with blonde hair and blue eyes. He looked very familiar.

"I'm sorry you must be mistaken, I don't have any children your age" I replied hoping that one day I did.

"No you don't not yet anyway. I'm still growing inside you and this is what I will be when I'm older" he said.

"Oh. Right this is so strange" I replied absently.

"This is real and you are in real danger. You must stop drinking that elixir Claudine gives to you, it's changing you. If you don't stop drinking it you will be forever changed and you will become something you don't want to be. Your mind is clouded and your memories blocked. You do not belong here, you're a prisoner in this castle. You are a prisoner in your own mind. You have to get out Momma, time is growing short. I cannot be born in this realm" he said fear in his voice as he took my hands. It felt right holding his hands in mine.

"What do you mean?' I asked curious.

"If I'am born to this world they will kill me and most likely you as well, please believe me" he begged pink tears running down his cheeks. I reached out and pulled him into my arms and I knew instantly that he was my son.

"Ok baby ok. No more elixir. I love you more than anything or anyone. Why would Niall keep me here against my will and take away my mind?" I asked.

"Because you are powerful and he wants that power for himself. HE wants you to produce many warriors until you no longer can. He is evil. My father is a good man and he loves you momma and he misses you, you have to get back to him" my son said.

"I'm already with him, Preston's here. He asked me to marry him but the magic ring wouldn't go on. He was so disappointed like grandfather" I explained.

"Noooo. I made sure that the binding ring would not go on your finger. If he gets it on you will be bound to him forever as his mate" he said getting agitated.

"Don't you want me to be with your father?" I asked.

"No! Your not listening that vial disgusting creature is not my father. I' am vampire woman" he yelled and I watched as his fangs descended. I jumped away from him.

"But how?" I asked not sure anymore about what was going on.

"In time you will remember how but first you must stop drinking the elixir. I have to go momma but I can't wait to be held in your arms. I love you" he called out as he faded away.

END DREAM

I woke up with a start, what the hell was going on? Could it really be true? I have to believe in my son. I'm having a boy. I was happy but scared at the same time. No more elixir. I rolled over and tried to go back to sleep but sleep never came.

I made sure that I was in the bathroom in the morning when Claudine brought the drink. I told her to put it on the table and that I would have it as soon as I was dressed. She agreed and headed down for breakfast. Once she was gone I dumped it down the drain in my bathroom and went to have breakfast.

EPOV

"Take her to the couch and lay her down Viking, I will get her some water" Octavia said as she went into the bathroom.

Amelia had tried some sort of soul connect spell and it was interesting to say the least watching her wander around the room in trance. Then it was like she walked into a wall that literally flung her backwards and she hit the wall. The collision literally knocked her out. I paced the floor in my office for nearly two hours before the witch woke up.

"Water" Amelia croaked out to her mentor and Octavia gave her some.

"Well what happened?" I asked impatiently.

"It's not good news, Sookie is about eighty percent changed now on the inside and the outside. She is very powerful, they have been training her with weapons and magic. She was able to call forth the air and manipulate it into expelling me from her soul. I have only ever read about one other Fae being able to do that, it's a very rare gift. Niall will never let her go now" Amelia explained and I growled at her last words.

"I will kill him then" I said and left no room for arguments.

"You just might have to Viking for Sookie is carrying a vampire child not a fae. When Niall learns of this he will kill the baby and Sookie" Amelia said.

"Vampire?" I yelled. That cannot be, how?

"Yes vampire and from what I can sense and see, yours. The child is a Northman" she said giving me a pointed look.

"But we never had sex, except. Well, shit. Sookie and I shared a dream a couple of months before she disappeared. In it she made me human, could that have been when she conceived?" I asked curious.

"If you and Sookie are soul mates and your souls met on a higher plain then I would say yes. You have the same aura as she does. You both have been touched by a goddess. I need to research this further and then I can better answer your questions. Regardless that child is yours, he told me himself. He told me his name was Eric Samuel Northman. Well, congratulations are in order" she said with a smile.

"It's my baby? I have a son? Niall dare take my mate and my child captive? Pam" I bellowed. Pam was at my side in seconds.

"Master?' she asked.

"Things have changed, Sookie is carrying my child, your brother. You and I will get them back safely or we will die trying. We will need help, get on the wire and find us some reinforcements" I ordered.

"A brother? Yes Master" she finally said and was gone.

"What's our next move?" I asked the witch.

SPOV (1 week no elixir)

Blue, blue eyes danced in front of my vision and they sparkled with laughter and happiness.

"I want to fuck you, bite you and rub myself all over you"

"Yield to me"

"Only for Sookie"

Tons of images started to flood my mind like a river finally breaking free of it's dam. They were like little pieces of a puzzle and they were starting to form a picture. The picture was my mind and the pieces were my memories and finally everything was in it's place. Those fuckers stole my memories and kept me prisoner. They kept me from Eric. Eric, I didn't even know if he was dead or still undead.

As I thought about Eric I imagined my baby and it all clicked. Eric was the father of my baby but how? We never slept together well except in my dreams. I can remember the last one so clearly. I had made Eric human. I made Eric human, holy shit. That must have been when Eric impregnated me. I just hope that he accepts his son. I need to get out of here or Eric will never meet his son.

I dressed in my training clothes and grabbed my sword. I pulled my hair back and put it in a ponytail. I gasped as I catch a glimpse of my image in the mirror. It was like waking up from a nightmare. I looked like a fucking fairy, fuck. I was also fairly small for being almost eight months pregnant. I focused myself on the task at hand and prayed to god to keep my baby safe. I took a deep breath and headed out in search of Niall and Preston.

I found them in the library. I quietly drew my sword and advanced. They didn't notice me until I was ten feet away. They looked startled at first but then seemed to relax, big mistake.

"Ooh, come to show me what you've learned lover?" I cringed at that term, only Eric could call me that.

"Cut the bullshit asshole, where's the portal?' I yelled.

"Sookie what are you talking about what is a matter? Are you… Fuck it. How did you get your memories back? What ever" Preston said and started advancing on me. He grabbed a spear from the display on the wall and shifted in to fighter stance.

"Don't harm the infant" Niall called out. What about me?

Before Preston got any closer I called the wind and trapped him in a funnel. I called the spear to me and it appeared in my hand, huh new ability. Preston started to become scared, good.

"Knock this off Sookie. Go to your room, you will never leave this realm, ever" Niall bellowed. Did he really think that would work?

"You sure about that?" I questioned. I called forth lightening and a bolt struck the floor in front of Niall's feet. I could feel him gathering his power, I let another bolt free this time it singed his robe and made his hair stand on end, I couldn't help it I laughed. He bowed his head in defeat and backed off. He maybe older but I had more power.

I turned to Preston and used the funnel to stretch his limbs to almost breaking. His pained scream was music to my ears.

"Now Preston the portal" I urged. He waved his hand and in a flash we were in front of the old oak that I walked by on my daily outing. The fucking portal was right under my nose the whole bloody time. I stretched out my arm and watched as my fingertips disappeared through the portal into my reality but I couldn't put my hand through any farther. I pushed Preston against the oak with my mind and called Eric to me. POP. Before me stood my Viking, my vampire. He looked slightly startled.

"What the hell? How did I get here? Sookie is that you? You look so strange, what have they done to you?" he asked as he ran his fingers down my pointed ear. It surprised me that Eric wasn't trying to attack me but he seemed calm.

"It's me Eric. I want to go home but I need you to give me blood first. I'm to fae now and don't know the spell to get through but if I have your blood inside me it should confuse the portal" I said hoping that I was right. I heard from Niall's mind that the portal would not let me go.

"Anything Lover, anything" Eric agreed. When he called me lover it sent tingles down my spine. He took me into his arms and kissed me so hard my toes curled and then he bit into his wrist and brought it to my mouth. I sucked as hard as I could and drank until his wounds closed. I immediately felt more like myself again. I kissed his wrist were the marks use to be and smiled.

Eric tentatively brought his hand to my belly and gently caressed it. As his hand moved across my skin the baby followed by kicking wherever his hand was. The baby knew it was his father. I heard Preston gag in the background so I pushed him into the tree harder till I heard him grunt.

"My son" Eric said in awe.

"Yes. Please Eric, I'm ready to go home" I said and held out my hand, Eric took it as we turned to go through the portal.

"Noooooo you stupid bitch, your mine. That baby is mine" Niall yelled and came running at me with a sword.

"Eric" I screamed and he tried to pull me out of the way but Niall was to quick and I felt the sword pierce through my chest and it slid all the way in.

"Sookie" Eric roared agony and rage behind my name. He grabbed my sword from it's sheath spun round and in one strong swing Niall prince of the sky fae lost his head. His body immediately turned to ash.

"Prince Niall" Preston yelled as my power started to fade and he dropped to the ground free. Eric stood ready, sword in hand but Preston the coward that he was ran. I collapsed into a heap on the ground, my vision already starting to fade. Eric was immediately at my side and feeding me some of his blood. After a mouthful I stopped drinking and turned my head.

"Too much, no vampire, take me home" I gasped out. Eric frowned but he gentle lifted me up into his arms and took me through the portal. We came out on the other side in field behind my house, funny. I heard Eric dial out on his cell.

"Ludwig, Sookie's house now" he hung up and dialled again.

"Pam, Sookie's. Yes. Not good. Now!" he yelled the last part and hung up.

The pain was strong and I wanted to close my eyes and go to sleep.

"No, mother you must be strong" came a voice in my head, my baby.

"Sookie please don't die. My blood has slowed the bleeding, please take more, I can't lose you" Eric begged but I shook my head no. I watched as bloody tears ran down his cheeks.

We were soon in the house and in my room. Eric laid me down gently on the bed and it hurt like hell, I screamed out in pain. He carefully ripped away my shirt exposing the wound. The hole was big and it looked like a piece of the blade was stuck inside. It was in my lunge that was why it was hard to breathe. Eric's blood must be keeping me alive. I got Eric's attention.

"The baby, get the baby out Eric, please don't let him die too" I started to panic. I could feel the baby and he seemed to be slowing down. I was starting to feel woozy. We were both dying.

"Get him out. Kill me but save him" I cried. Please someone save my baby.

TBC