AN: Sorry it took me so long to post this up. We're in the process of moving, so I've been packing and such, once that is all taken care of though, I will be able to update more frequently.
!Other stories notice! I am working on another chapter to 'Own Me' but running into a slight snag, I have more ideas for it, so I can promise it's not finished. There is more to that story! I also have other fanfic ideas for Lost Girl, True Blood, and Once I might be posting up, but I'm going to try and focus on my current projects and hopeful update my other fanfics such as 'I Wish' and 'Alice Wars', in the mean time I do have more chapters for Frost Bite finished, so I will upload those periodically, just not all at once.
Now for the replies!
Hunter starlight: wow I never thought I would hear someone say that! It makes me happy, though I hope you won't mind a little Eric x Sookie-ness before Loki comes back.
Layla2010: Your comment made me so happy, I just grinned like a fool. I can understand being hesitant about crossover fics, I've tried reading a few before and can never seem to stick with them for one reason or another, I knew I was pushing my luck with this series of fics, but I'm glad to see it's all turning out pretty great, and that you and my other readers are enjoying it so far!
Angelicedg: Thank you! And you'll actually get to see that soon, a certain red headed agent of S.H.E.I.L.D. might be popping up in a chapter or two!
Title: Whispers In The Dark - Skillet
The sounds of an alarm clock filled the room, making Sookie wake up with a groan. She went to hit it off and accidentally blasted it. This caused another groan to come from her lips. That was the fifth one this year.
"Cheese and rice." She groaned and got up from the bed, quickly sweeping up the remains of her clock into her waste basket before her Gran discovered it.
After changing into her uniform, she made her way to the kitchen. Darcy and Jane were already eating their breakfast. Well Jane was eating, Darcy's face was on the table and she was groaning from a hangover. Gran was cooking at the stove.
Jane grinned seeing Sookie was finally up, "Hey, fun night last night? Seems you made a great impression on someone." She nodded her head to the counter.
When Sookie looked over, she saw a vase filled to the brim with red roses. A card tucked in at the top.
"A Mr. Burnham delivered those this morning." Gran told her, placing her plate on the table. Sookie could tell from her thoughts she was anxious to hear about Sookie's 'secret admirer'.
Sookie walked over and opened up the card.
Ms. Stackhouse,
I look forward to seeing you tonight.
-E.
Sookie couldn't help it, she grinned like a fool. Had he really sent her flowers for the soul reason of telling her this?
"So spill, who are they from?" Jane grinned.
Sookie shrugged, trying to play it off like it was nothing, "Just a guy I met at that vampire bar last night."
Gran's eyes lit up, "Oh? Is he a vampire?"
Adele was excited about the prospect of vampires. They sounded so fascinating, and so full of knowledge. She had watched a History Channel special where a vampire talked about all he had lived through. Since then she has always wanted to meet one in person.
"Yes, actually he is."
"Is it that hot one you were talking to in that booth?" Darcy inquired, her face still in the table.
Sookie blushed, "Yes. He asked me out last night. He said he would pick me up after work."
Sookie held back a smirk when she heard her Gran's excited thoughts about the fact the telepath had a date tonight.
Work seemed longer then usual today, as Sookie counted the hours until she got off work. Eric would be here in a hour to pick her up. She never felt this excited about a date before.
'What is wrong with you, Stackhouse! It's not like this is your first date or anything.' She scolded herself for being silly.
She put an order into Lafayette, and the cook looked her over with a grin.
"Oh I know that look."
Sookie raised an eyebrow, "What look?"
"The 'I have a hot date' look. Now spill, Hooka." He grinned.
Sookie blushed and smiled sheepishly, "Is it that obvious?"
"Only to my fabulous self. Now tell me, who's the lucky guy?"
"Well his name is Eric. I met him last night at that bar in Shreveport."
Lafayette raised an eyebrow this time, "You mean Fangtasia? Does our little Sookie have a date with a vampire tonight?"
"What?!"
Both looked to Sam who was standing there, hearing the whole thing. His face was red, and Sookie could tell by his thoughts he was mad.
"You have a date with a vampire? Sookie, are you insane?!"
Sookie cringed as his outburst brought everyone's attention to them. Everyone in the room was thinking very lowly of her right now. Sookie couldn't think of the reason it was such a big deal. If they had known about her previous boyfriend, she would understand. I mean Loki nearly took over the world, and New York was still being repaired because of it, but all they had against Eric was the fact he was a vampire.
"It's none of your business, Sam, but yes I do have a date, and yes he happens to be a vampire." Sookie crossed her arms over her chest. "And I really don't appreciate you announcing my business to everyone in the room."
Sookie could already feel Arlene's judgmental thoughts poking at her brain, and she refused to let them in.
Sam dragged Sookie by the arm, and out the back door. Once they were there she pulled her arm from his hand and glared at him.
"If you ever manhandle me again, Sam Merlotte, I will make you regret it!"
"Do you have any idea what you are getting yourself into, Sookie! Vampires only think of two things: blood and sex. You might think this is a date, but this vampire will probably drink you dry and bury your body in the woods somewhere!"
"You don't even know him! Also what gives you the right to judge who I date? Just because you're jealous, does not give you the right to treat me this way, and if you continue to do so, you'll be short a waitress!"
Sam was about to speak when someone cleared their throat. When they looked over, they both saw Eric standing there. The sight of him made Sookie's knees go a little weak. He was wearing dark jeans, a black shirt, and leather jacket.
"If you do quit you're more then welcomed to come work at Fangtasia, Miss. Stackhouse." Eric spoke to her, before shooting Merlotte a glare.
'Why is the Sheriff here?'
Sam's thoughts made Sookie raise an eyebrow, but she went over to Eric.
"You're here early. I still have a hour left."
Eric smirked, "I couldn't wait to see you again, and it seems me coming early was a good thing." He shot Sam a glare again, making him growl lowly. The vampire's eyes softened as he looked to Sookie once again, frowning at the bruise starting to form on her arm, but in seconds it was healed and gone. He raised an eyebrow, but decided to ask her about it later. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah, just annoyed." She glared at Sam this time, then smiled up at him, "You can come sit in my section, while you wait. We have some of that TruBlood stuff."
Eric held back a grimace, but nodded. Soon after Lafayette came out to check on Sookie and to tell her another table's order was ready. Once she was inside, Eric's whole demeanor changed as he faced off with Sam. He reminded the shifter of a lion.
"Judging by the look you're giving me, you know who I am, Shifter." Eric's eyes narrowed at Sam.
Sam growled and nodded, "Only by reputation."
"Good, then you'll understand when I say this," He vamped to the man and slammed him against the dumpster near by, by his throat, "If you ever touch her again I will rip out your spine and beat you with it. Am I clear?" His fangs clicked down.
Sam gave a choked sound of agreement, and Eric threw him to the side, before walking to the front of the restaurant. The whole bar quieted down when he entered. He smirked when he smelt the fear from all of them. His eyes zeroed in on Sookie though. She was putting an order into the kitchen.
Lafayette took the ticket from Sookie, then looked to the entrance and whistled.
"I'll tell you what, Hooka, yous a lucky bitch."
Sookie followed his gaze and saw Eric waiting to be sat. She looked back at her friend and blushed, a small grin appearing.
Lafayette laughed and went back to cooking, "I expect a full report tomorrow."
Sookie nodded and went to Eric, motioning him to follow her. Once he was sat down, she got him a trublood and went back to work, trying to ignore the stares and all the hateful thoughts she was receiving.
Once her shift was done, Sookie left with Eric, getting into his red corvette.
"Is your favorite color red or something?" Sookie inquired as Eric got into the driver's seat.
"Yes, actually. How did you ever guess?" He smirked at her, making her chuckle.
He then sped out of the parking lot.
In what seemed like seconds, they were in the driveway of a lovely mansion. Sookie raised an eyebrow.
"It's out first date and you take me straight to your house?"
"Well I'm ever the optimist," Before Sookie could retort, Eric held his hand up, "Relax, I only wish to get to know you like I said yesterday. I don't expect anything further then perhaps a goodnight kiss. I just thought you would feel more comfortable answering my questions in a private setting and this is one of the few places I am sure is 100% private."
Loki's tattoo told her he was telling the truth.
"I guess you have a point." Sookie nodded.
Eric got out of the car, and vamped to her side, helping her out of it. He then gave her a smoldering look.
"Who knows what the night holds though. We might just end up in my bed."
Sookie rolled her eyes, but Eric did see a light blush tinting her cheeks.
The telepath expected him to show her inside the mansion, but to her surprise, he picked her up and flew her over the house and into the backyard, where to her surprise was a picnic blanket set up by the pool. There were even candles lit all over.
"Is everything to your liking, my lady?" Eric teased, before placing Sookie back onto the ground.
Sookie grinned and nodded.
Before either of them knew it, they were sitting on the blanket next to each other. Sookie eating a pasta dish that was already prepared for her, and Eric drinking a glass of what Sookie guessed was blood.
"You don't seem like the moonlight picnic kinda guy to be honest."
Eric smirked, "I'm not really, but you didn't seem like the fancy five star restaurant type, so I thought you would enjoy this more." He reached up playing with a strand of her hair. "So tell me Miss Stackhouse... what are you?"
Sookie knew he was going to ask this. Everyone did after all.
"I'm not sure anymore if I am being completely honest."
Eric raised an eyebrow, "What do you mean?"
"Well before last year I thought I was just a telepathic human." She saw Eric's eyes widen a little, "And before you ask. I can't read your mind. For some reason I can't read any vampire's mind. It's relaxing really."
"So that's how you knew about the raid." Eric stated, it all making sense now. "What did you mean by 'just' though?"
Sookie looked unsure, "It's a long story."
"Well the night is young. I believe we'd have enough time."
Sookie took a deep breath, but nodded. She then began to tell him everything. About being taken by S.H.E.I.L.D., The Avengers, the tesseract, and Loki. She left out the information about what happened between Loki and her however.
Eric just stared at her as she spoke. He couldn't believe it. He had seen the footage on TV of the aftermath. Sookie had been there? She was even the reason why it ended?
"So you see... I'm not exactly sure what I am anymore." She smiled sadly, "I doubt I'm even human anymore sometimes."
Eric's hand came up and gently cupped her chin, making her look up at him.
"Being not human anymore isn't a bad thing, Miss Stackhouse." He smiled, "And as far as I'm concerned, what you are is a hero. What you did saved everyone, including myself."
Sookie stared up at Eric. No one had called her a hero before. Then again that was mainly because no one knew she had done it. Everyone knew about Iron Man, Captain America, and the rest. Kids weren't dressing up like Sookie Stackhouse for Halloween though. Not that it really mattered to the telepath though. She proffered to remain under the radar.
"And if you would permit me, I would like to thank you personally." Eric leaned in closer and kissed her.
Sookie leaned into the kiss, this causing Eric's hand to move behind her to support her back. That's all the couple did. They just kissed, both wanting more, but Sookie knew she wasn't ready for that. No mater what the butterflies in her stomach were telling her. Eric didn't seem to mind though as the lay back, Sookie's head on his chest as they looked up at the stars.
Eric pointed up at several different constellations, showing off his 1000 year old knowledge as he named and explained all of them. Then Sookie began to tell him about the Avengers.
"You have Tony Stark on speed dial?" He raised an eyebrow.
Sookie grinned, "Yep! I even saw him on New Years, he invited me to watch the ball drop in New York."
"Do I have to be jealous?"
Sookie giggled, "No, trust me he only has one woman on his mind now, and she has him on a tight leash."
"I saw him at a party once. He was so drunk he couldn't even stand."
Sookie grinned, "At the party I went to he put on his Iron Man suit and danced on top of the ball."
They both laughed, then Eric glanced down at the woman in his arms.
"I also can't believe you met the Gods of Thunder and Mischief. You know I was a viking when I was human."
"Oh?" That peaked Sookie's interest, "Hmm you and Thor do have a similar taste in hair styles."
Eric grinned, "What were they like?"
"Well Thor is kinda naive, but he's really friendly. He actually helped me understand my powers somewhat."
"How did he do that?"
"Hurled thunder bolts at me so I could absorb it." Sookie laughed at Eric's wide eyed look, "Don't worry they weren't powerful bolts. He said they would just knock me backwards if I didn't absorb them."
"And Loki?" Sookie's body tensed up, and Eric noticed, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing," She could tell he wouldn't accept that right now, "It's just... Loki and mine's relationship is complicated."
"Complicated?"
"Well, you know how I told you that Loki took the tesseract and that I had to read his mind?" Eric nodded. "Well between that and New York, he kidnapped me." Sookie felt Eric tense up this time, "He didn't hurt me or anything, but... It was just a hard time for me."
"You don't need to talk about it, Sookie." Eric kissed her forehead. "If you wish to I will listen, but I can tell you aren't ready for that yet."
Sookie nodded and leaned into his chest, "Thank you."
"No need to thank me, Lover." Eric held her once again.
Eric drove Sookie home around three in the morning. He even walked her to the door before taking her hand and kissing it, the action making Sookie blush once again.
"I enjoyed this evening, Ms. Stackhouse." He smirked, his fingers playing with her's slightly. "Shall we do this again sometime?"
Sookie grinned and nodded, "If you're a good boy, maybe."
Eric chuckled, "Unfortunately for you I am never a 'good boy'."
Sookie laughed then grinned, "Fine then I'll settle for relatively behaved then. Also you don't have to call me Ms. Stackhouse you know. Considering how much making out we did tonight, I think we can be a bit more informal then that."
Eric grinned and placed his hands on either side of her against the porch railing, leaning in close so their noses slightly touched.
"What shall I call you then? Tinkerbell?"
Sookie giggled, "Sorry, Tony already called dibs on that nickname."
Eric playfully growled and nipped her lip, "How about älskling then?"
"What does that mean?" She tipped her head ever so slightly.
Eric grinned and leaned in closer, his lips barely touching her's, "It can mean a lot of things in Swedish, but mostly it's a term of endearment."
Sookie smiled, "I like it."
"Good." Eric then kissed her.
Sookie kissed him back, her hands holding onto his shirt for support. Before it got to heated though, a bump on the window near them brought them back to reality. When both looked over, they saw a Jane rubbing her head, and a Darcy with her face in her hand. When both saw they were caught they grinned apologetically, then moved away from the window.
Sookie giggled, "Sorry, guess my house guests are still up."
Eric smirked, "I should be leaving soon anyway, the sun will be up in a few hours." He gave her one more kiss, not getting enough of her lips, "Until next time, älskling."
Sookie came into the house once Eric drove off. A goofy grin on her face. Jane and Darcy were in the kitchen trying to look innocent, but Sookie wasn't buying that.
"You guys shouldn't spy on people, you know." She told them as she sat at the table.
"We wouldn't have gotten caught if Jane wasn't a klutz." Darcy pouted.
Jane ignored her comment, grinning at Sookie, "So, how was the date?"
"Amazing!" Sookie sighed, "Eric's so romantic and charming, and he has a sense of humor."
Sookie told them about the date, leaving out the hot and heavy make out sessions.
"So you told him everything?" Jane's eyebrows rose.
"Yeah, it might haven't been the smartest idea, but I feel like I can trust him. It might sound strange but... It's like we have this connection. He's so easy to talk to. He doesn't look at me like I'm some sort of side show freak. I've never felt this close to someone since..."
"... Since Loki?" Jane answered, giving Sookie an encouraging smile. "In that case I say go for it. I have never seen you this happy, Sookie. I know we haven't known each other that long, but I can already tell this guy is good for you."
"And with a body like that, I'm pretty sure he can give you some sexual healing." Darcy joked.
"Darcy!" Sookie and Jane both scolded her at the same time.
Galaxies away in the realm of Avalon, a man stood in front of a mirror, a scene playing on it's surface. It showed Sookie going to her room and getting ready for bed.
"So this child is his weakness?" the man spoke up.
A crippled looking alien man to the side approached him from the shadows, he was wearing a cloak and his voice was raspy.
"Yes, my lord. Thanos assures you that if she is taken, the young prince will submit to your will."
The man grinned and looked back at his mirror.
"Payback's a bitch, Loki." He smirked.