Previously…
We were making our way up to the throne when I ran into someone and caught the images. I turned and was staring into a face very much like my own.
"Dagonet Aloysius," And the whole bar was silent.
You know those moments when something crazy happens and it feels like time slows down? Well, add crazed vampires into the mix and you've got quite the combination.
"Anastasia Marie," had it really come down to this? "It's been quite some time…sister," There was a mass of confusion in the bar. Most of it from the customers who had no idea what was going on. However, there was some radiating off of my new friends and it was stronger than the other.
"It has," We stared at each other for a moment.
"The bar is closed," I heard Pam say over the rush in my head. "Everyone out."
The people immediately made their way out of the bar, most of them afraid of what Eric might do to them if they didn't leave. Once they were gone, the silence in the big room was even more deafening. I felt a tug on my arm and looked to Sookie standing beside me. Behind her, Eric and Bill were looking menacing.
"Perhaps," Eric was the one who broke the silence. "We should continue this in my office."
Here we all were, crammed into Eric's modest sized office. My brother and I continued to stare at each other as Bill and Eric talked in low whispers in the corner. Of course, I could still hear them, but at least they were trying.
"I could get rid of him," Eric murmured to his friend, obviously seeing the effect that Dagonet had on me.
"Eric," Bill, ever the scolding mother. "We will handle this wisely." I would have agreed, but I was still in somewhat of a shock. The two vampires joined us and Eric sat behind his desk, knee on his leg like usual.
There was silence again. I don't think Eric and Bill wanted to say anything, and Sookie, Jessica and Pam were just kind of…witnesses to it all.
"Well, well," Dagonet finally broke the silence. He watched me closely with a smug look on his face. "It sure is interesting to find you here of all places, little sister." I glared at him, but said nothing. "I mean, when you left, we all figured that you actually left not just traveled 300 miles to get away."
I could feel the tension in the room, most of it radiating off of Bill and Eric. I just knew what they were thinking. How I had lied to them and how there was no way they could trust me now.
"May I remind you, sir," Eric finally spoke. "That you are in my territory now. I am the sheriff of Area 5." He watched my brother closely, leaning onto his desk with his hands resting on each other right under his chin.
My brother, being the chauvinistic pig that he was, wasn't going to let even Eric step in on what he felt was his territory.
"Well, Mr. Northman, in all truth I believe that my sister is somewhat more of my territory, if you understand what I mean," He was still looking smug. I have always wanted to wipe that stupid-ass smug look off his face, even when we were younger.
Eric's eyebrow arched high, a sign that he wasn't very happy with this response. As sheriff, I'm sure that it was an automatic response for him when someone displeased him.
Sookie decided it was time to interject her opinion then. "Has anyone else noticed that he keeps calling her 'sister'? Is it not obvious to you that there is something going on here beyond even sheriff of Area 5's control?" I wanted to kiss her right then, but I somehow knew that would be inappropriate and somewhat arousing for the males in the room. "Maybe we should focus on that rather than whose dick is bigger,"
Jessica snorted with laughter at that, while Pam looked amused. Sookie sure had a way with words.
Eric and Bill, however, did not look amused as they both shot Sookie looks that clearly showed their annoyance for the comment. Always the innocent, Sookie just smiled at them before walking up to Dagonet and sticking out her hand.
"I'm Sookie," Dagonet just stared at her for a moment, but them reached for her hand and brought it to his lips. I watched him carefully, knowing full well the horrible thoughts he was probably thinking about my friend. I could sense Sookie's uneasiness with the move, so I cleared my throat and gave my brother a pointed look. He just released Sookie's hand.
"Ok," I finally spoke and stood from my seat. I started to pace the area beside my chair. "Since you've all realized that Dagonet is my brother, I'm sure there's no need for introductions." I was trying to decide whether or not to put everything in the open. "It's a really long story, and I don't have the patience to tell it right now, so do you all think my brother and I could have a few minutes alone?"
I looked at my new friends and sense their unease that I would ask for such a thing. But none of them understood. None of them could possibly understand this situation. I sent a pleading look to Sookie, who nodded and started to move everyone else out.
"Come on boys," Bill moved towards her, but Eric stayed seated, watching me curiously. "Eric," He nodded to Sookie and stood up, making his way around his desk to me.
Eric's hand brushed my arm as he made his way to the door and he gave Dagonet a threatening look. "Brother or not, if you hurt her at all, I will not hesitate to kill you," With that, he was out the door before I could blink.
Once the door was closed, Dagonet stood and leaned his body against Eric's desk. "Quite some friends you have there. If I didn't know you any better, I would say you'd let Eric Northman stake a claim on you." He chuckled. "I thought you aside no one would ever own you," This comment made me seethe.
"No one will ever own me. Eric is a good friend and he's just trying to be helpful." Of course, I knew that was only partly true. And apparently, so did Dagonet, for he laughed heartily like it was some joke.
"Eric Northman is not 'just nice'. There's always something in it for him. That's just the way we vampires are, sister. I'm sure you would know that." Dagonet sat there, watching me, trying to decipher my thoughts. It was never easy for him, though. We may have been related, but he wore his heart on his sleeve and I chose to hide my far away. "Vampires always have a reason for what they do. We aren't just nice or just mean. Of course, sometimes we do get a little carried away…"
He moved closer and grabbed my hand roughly. I immediately saw what he was thinking. The cruel things he had done and the one cruel thing that broke my heart forever. The blood on the furniture…everywhere there was just…blood.
Suddenly, Dagonet was pulled from me roughly and sent flying into the wall of Eric's office. Eric stood beside me, fangs bared, ready to fight off my brother if need be. But Dagonet just watched me as he slowly got up from the floor.
"You're still so scared, sister. Why? It's not like I'm going to kill you like I did them."
Author's Note:
Ok, I know I'm horrible because it took me so long to write this chapter. Spare me the hatred. I've had a little trouble figuring this one out. Cliffy though! I hope this chapter was good enough.
And next, the amazing reviewers:
Ayrtha21keybladewielder---I totally agree with you. And Eric can definitely be full of himself. It just comes so naturally to him. Another cliffy…don't hate.
Caleb's babe---Thanks. The plot is always the hardest part for me.
Silver---Good suggestions. I'm not sure if I want to pick an actual actress…at least not yet.
Scorpiosue1102---Well, yummy vampires are the best part of the show. Why else would we all watch it…although Jason isn't so bad? :--)
Razzie11---Bill is Bill. That's why he can't have a sense of humor. Although I want him to make just one joke so we can all be stunned to silence for a while…
SavagelyDisTurbed---There you have it. You finally know who he is. Although I did leave off with another cliffy….whoops.
Greendayjewels86---Eric is definitely hot. Plus he's the bad boy so you just have to love him. True Blood is awesome within itself though.
Ordermask---I am evil. It's just the way I work… :--)
Murgatroid-98---It was a name. The explanation for all of that will be coming later, I promise. Yeah, I would hate being summoned, so heck yeah.
Ohgeekyone---Brooding is awesome, especially with the bad boys. Thanks for the great feedback. It's good to hear someone likes my story, although I do hope that you venture further into the True Blood fan fiction world. There are some awesome stories out there.
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