AN/ This bitch is done for now. I want to thank you all for your kind reviews and standing beside me as I botched this story up time and time again. As most of you know, BBVOM started out as a lark and evolved into something much more. It has become a story that I fight with every single time I open my lap top up. So I have decided to end it, as is. Possibly, I'll do a sequel sometime far off in the future. I know some of you are going to feel short changed as I have left a lot opened. I appologize about that but know that right now, I do not have it in me to delve any deeper into this. It is killing me. If I could go back and re-write it, I would do a lot differently. Beginning with staying on point, not changing my plot line and giving more than just Sookie's POV. You really got a one sided story here and it pisses me off...lol. I wrote this fucker 3 different times with 3 different outcomes and still couldn't get it to where I wanted it to go. Everything I came up with was cheesy or over the top. So I went with what I had originally written. Please feel free to pull my profile up and egg the shit out of it..but keep in mind that eventually I WILL DO A SEQUEL if enough of you would like to see it.
Anywho, enough of my ranting. All mistakes are mine, I take full blame :)
Disclaimer: Doesn't belong to me.
Eric pulled his wrist to his lips, ready to tear it open and force his blood into Sookie's mouth. He screamed in frustration when he remember that Victor had removed his fangs. He braced Sookie against his chest, pulling the silver knife from her motionless back. He could hear her faintly breathing. Knowing he had little time to spare, he sliced his wrist, pried her mouth open then sealed her lips around him.
She was not able to swallow. Eric placed her against his lap, then smoothed a hand over her throat, trying to encourage her. Blood poured from her mouth, both his and hers. "God dammit, Sookie. Swallow!" Eric yelled hoping she could hear him. He reopened his wrist, holding it above her opened mouth, stroking her throat with his other hand.
Her body, jerked and shivered in his lap. The blood that he fed her, boiled up in her throat, flowing out from the corners to pool down her face. It was too late. Eric held her as the last breath left her body. She was too close to death for him to save. Sookie had always insisted that she not be turned. Even though it was what she wanted, he was not willing to let her go. Not yet, not ever.
He sobbed in inconsolable rage as he felt her slip away. If he would have just moved quicker, he could have stopped Amelia. Now his lover was gone and there was nothing he could do but mourn her. He felt tears fall from his eyes as he held Sookie, refusing to release her. Eric pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her, wanting her to stay with him always.
Eric leaned down and placed a kiss on her lips, staring at her beautiful face, so still in death. He pulled the rubber band from her hair, then ran his hand through her golden tresses, trying to take the memory of how it felt against his hands. How could he say goodbye to Sookie? The pain he felt at her loss was worse then any torment that had been placed upon him. He gently laid her on the ground, placing a hand over her eyes, shutting the sight of her lifeless eyes form his view.
He turned to Amelia, who's neck he had snapped as she plunged the knife in Sookie's back. He had misguided his movements. Thinking he could free Sookie and end Amelia at the same time. He had lost all that mattered to him, in the blink of an eye.
Blind rage engulfed him as he saw the dead witch laying at his feet. He screamed as he grabbed her and tore her body apart with his bare hands. Eric wanted to tear her out of existence, abolish her from this world. Never to cause harm again.
He fell to his knees when there was nothing of her left to vent his rage on. He turned his gaze back to Sookie, willing her to get up. Move. Anything to let him know, that all was not lost. They were meant to be together. Never had he loved another as he did her. There was nothing on this earth, he would not trade to have her, awake and in his arms once again.
The sun was still up, he could feel it in his blood. He was stuck in this empty room with his dead lover and there was nothing he could do about it but stare at her or join her in the afterlife. Eric wanted nothing more than that. He wanted to lift her into his arms, then walk out into the sun with her for the first and the last time. There was nothing for him here anymore without her.
His mind drifted back to where all of this had started. Sookie in her stubbornness, refusing her love for him, fighting their bond, denying their relationship. Amelia rushing to him with a grand story of how, if Sookie could not admit her love, would die as the bond would be forfeit, leaving him unable to protect her. He was a fool for believing the witch. He was a bigger fool for not demanding that Sookie admit her feelings. He should have forced her to talk to him. Made her understand,what she had seen as trickery on his part, had been nothing but him securing her safety and hopefully, one day, her love.
He was an old vampire and a very foolish man, it seemed. How could he have lived so long, fought so hard, then lost it all, due to one persons jealousy and his own insecurities. There were many ways he would do things differently, if possible. The first thing would have been, sitting Sookie down and letting her know in no uncertain terms, that when he called her his, it was not because he felt he owned her but he cherished her above all others, was proud to call her his wife or lover. Perhaps, he should have married her in the eyes of man but to him, they were more committed than any piece of human paper could have made them. Still he would have married her. If only he had asked. If only he had loved her better. If she had trusted him more.
Eric picked Sookie up, cradling her in his arms as he moved toward the stairs that would take them into the light. He would not walk this earth without her. His final death would come upon him, with his love in his arms. May Odin be with them and welcome them home.
"You would die for her vampire?" A disembodied voice whispered in the room.
"I am already dead without her." Eric did not pause. He could see the light drifting in from the door that Amelia had left open. He welcomed the slight burn that brushed against his skin.
"Will you not live for her instead?"
"She is gone. There is nothing left for me." Eric placed a foot upon the stairs, tucking Sookie's head under his chin. "Leave us. You are not wanted here."
Niall stepped forward, reaching out for Eric. "Don't do this Eric. Sookie would not want it."
"Sookie is not here to prevent it." Eric looked down at her. So still, there was nothing of her left but her beautiful shell. "Be gone fairy.
"I can fix this Eric." Niall placed a hand on Sookie's head, a glow radiating from her hand. "She is my kind. There is still time to bring her back. She hasn't crossed over yet."
"What of the consequences?" Eric knocked his hand away from Sookie. "What price will she pay for your intervention?"
"She will essentially be the same." Niall smiled at Eric, making him feel uneasy. He did not trust Sookie's great grandfather. "The price will be both of yours to bare."
"Sookie will be alive?" Eric closed his eyes, seeing her before his face. Alive, vibrant and whole. There was no price to great, to have her back. "Name your price."
"Vampire, you really do love her." Niall gestured for Eric to lay Sookie on the table that was covered in his blood. "Sookie isn't dead Eric. You are looking at what man sees as life. Such a shame that a vampire can't see past a heartbeat to realize that life does go on."
Eric placed Sookie on the table, brushing back the hair that had fallen into her face. "Sookie is gone Niall. I can feel it."
"True, she is gone but not yet dead." Niall approached the table, standing on the opposite side of Eric. He removed a vial from his coat pocket, removing the cap. The room was suddenly pungent in the aroma of fairy. "I felt her slipping away and pulled her to me. She would have died if I had not intervened."
Eric felt the urge to dive across the table and attack Niall. His gums ached, where his fangs use to rest. Eric shook his head, trying to remain focused. "You are going to infuse her with fairy?"
"Its the only way." Niall smiled at him.
"You liar. This is what you wanted all along." Eric growled at him, wanting to tear Niall apart as he had done Amelia.
"No what I wanted was my granddaughter to see that a life with a vampire was not something she could accept. I wanted her to carry on my line as weak as it was in her." Niall placed a hand on Sookie's chin, lifting it up and opening her mouth. "She is stubborn just like my son and Adele. She wanted you and would not be swayed when push came to shove."
"Did you manipulate Amelia? Are you the reason all of this transpired Niall?" Eric glared at Niall, forcing himself not to leap across the table and rip his head off.
"I played no part in Ms. Broadway's antics, although I knew of them. I could have stopped her but I had hoped that Sookie would see reason and leave you. Embrace her own life, give me a great, great grandchild." Niall shook is head, a tear glistening in his eye. "She is a wondrous creature. So full of life, love and compassion. Fierce when it comes to the ones she loves. She would have made a powerful fairy."
"What is the price Niall? That she will gain her life back, yet I will loose her just the same?" Eric wanted to scream. Sookie would be whole, alive, its what he wanted but he would loose her. He knew that. There was no way he could remain with her. Every vampire, including him would want to drain her dry. "I accept. No matter the cost. If you can bring her back, do so."
"Might I add a second option?" An older lady entered the room. She was familiar to Eric, the smell of earth lingered around her. Octavia. Amelia's mentor. "One that won't cost you everything."
"A resurrection spell?" Niall sneered at her. "Is that the best you can do, witch? What shall you sacrifice in order to accomplish it?"
"Speak." If there was a better option, Eric wanted to hear it.
"Better than turning her into something she would not want, I think." Octavia glided into the room. She cast a glance at what remained of Amelia, turning up her nose. "It is the best option. Besides it not a resurrection spell, is it fairy? More like a relocation spell. We are just going to ensure that Sookie returns to her body. Without you turning her into what you are. "
"You lack the magic to pull that off." Niall said. "You are not strong enough."
"But I will be." Eric watched as Octavia cast her hand out, flinging Niall across the room. "With your help that is. She is not actually dead, just displaced at the moment, correct?"
"Yes." Niall said.
"What must be done, Octavia?" Eric asked.
"The old one knows, Eric." Octavia glared at Niall who was looking a bit frightened by her attack. "There has been too much death and destruction for my taste today. Amelia was suppose to return to me. Something, or should I say, someone interfered with that."
"Niall!" Eric left Sookie, going over to Niall and placing a hand around his neck. He applied pressure, smiling when the fairy began turning blue. "What are you playing at?"
Niall placed his hands at Eric's trying to force him back. He gasped when Eric squeezed harder. "Release him Eric."
"No. His deeds killed Sookie." Eric lifted him by the neck off the floor.
"Eric, her spirt lingers." Octavia placed a soothing hand on his back. "Let him go. While there is time to fix this."
Eric, reluctantly pulled his hands from Sookie's great grandfather. "Do what must be done Octavia. I do not care what the consequences are as long as she is back. If I must loose her in order for her life to be saved, so be it."
Niall rubbed his bruised throat, gasping in needed air. "I did not want Sookie's death. I only want what is best for her. If that is you, Eric, I will not try to stop her. Even if I think she is wasting her life with you."
"That is not your decision to make Niall." Eric said. "It makes you as accountable as Amelia was, knowing what she was doing, then not stopping her. All because what, you want Sookie to be a brood mare for your family? I should kill you."
"We are wasting precious time. Settle the score between you later. For now we must complete the ritual. Niall, you know what must be sacrificed. Are you willing?" Octavia turned toward Sookie.
"I am." Niall said with reluctance. "I still think my way is better but I will concede."
"As you should. What you would have done, is wrong. You would force your essence further into her, making her have no choice but to leave this realm and her love." Octavia scolded him.
"Niall you manipulative bastard." Eric punched him in the face, smiling as he drew blood. "You would force me to loose any way possible."
"Enough." Octavia yelled as the two advanced on one another. "Diripio" She waved her hand pulling the two apart. "Stop this madness at once." She placed a palm on Eric's chest, trying to calm him. "We must proceed." At a nod from Eric, Octavia went over to Sookie.
"You will not loose her Eric." Octavia gestured for Niall to follow her over to the table. She placed her hand across Sookie's brow, closing her eyes as she began to pray to Gaia and chant. She extended a hand to Niall. When he placed the vial that contained the essence of fairy in it, she raised it towards the ceiling in offering. "Place her soul back Niall." He hesitated for a moment then shot forth his hand, encasing Sookie's body in golden light. When his hand ceased glowing, Octavia opened the vial, pouring a small amount on the silver knife she had retrieved from the floor. "Accipe sacrificium supplices. Gaia Mater Audi." She motioned for Eric then extended the knife to him.
Eric took the knife, as it he felt it sear his palm, he looked to Octavia for guidance of what to do. "Give her your blood again.
Eric sliced his wrist, guiding it to Sookie's lips. She still laid motionless on the table. He lifted her head to his offering, tilting it back so the blood could flow inside. Octavia, held the vial over Eric's wrist, pouring the contents into Sookie's mouth, mixed with his blood. She closed her eyes, smiling as if she heard an answer to her cry. "Revertimini puer cum benedictione Gaia." She cast what remained of the liquid, against the cement floor, laughing as a white flame erupt forth.
" Gaia Gratias. Gratias Matris."
He felt her lips move against his skin. Her tongue flickered out, stabbing at his wrist before she began pulling on his blood hard. Eric, lifted his head in thanks to what ever God was watching over them. "Thank you." He whispered as he turned his eyes to Sookie. Her eyes were closed but he could see her chest rising and falling as she continued feeding. "Drink my love. Return to me."
"I go now. Tell her that I am sorry, that I love her as much as one like me can." Niall turned watery eyes on Eric. "You keep her safe vampire, or I swear I will find a way to return and make you pay."
"Fuck you Niall." Eric laughed, pulling Sookie closer to him. Her fingers latched into him, cutting into his skin. Eric smiled at the strength that was radiating from her. "May we see the last of you and your kind."
"That won't be a problem for me, Eric. I gave up my right to open and close Faery. I will not return. It is Sookie that you will have to fear now." Eric watched as Niall faded from sight.
"What does he mean Octavia?" Eric faced the witch, wondering if once again, he had walked into something blindly.
"I think he means that I came back wrong Eric." Sookie's voice called out to him in a harsh whisper. Eric turned back to her, staring into her once blue eyes that almost rivaled his own in their vibrance. Her eyes were now lilac in color with slivers of indigo shooting through them. "Why do I want more blood? Jesus, you turned me didn't you?" Her golden mane seemed more luminescent, a youthful glow radiated through her. She was changed. Something more than she had been. More beautiful and desirable to him.
"I am glad you think I am one hot tamale, Eric. But could someone please tell me what in the sam hell is going on?" Sookie pushed herself up, looking at Octavia and Eric. "Why am I smelling wolf? God they do stink Eric. No wonder you hate it when I am around them."
"It seems Gaia is pleased with you and brought you back more enhanced Sookie." Octavia smiled at her then pulled her into a hug. "She has blessed you child."
"Well tell her to take it back. I don't want to be more of a freak than I already am." Sookie pulled back from Octavia casting a worried look in Eric's direction. "Say something honey."
"Sookie you heard my thoughts didn't you?" Eric ran a hand through her hair. He looked concerned. He couldn't get over the changes in her eyes and appearance.
"Whats wrong with my eyes?" Sookie pushed them both aside, looking for something to see her reflection. "I know I must be a mess with all the blood but that shouldn't have affected my eyes."
"Sookie, lover stop." Eric pulled her into his arms. He took a deep breath, welcoming her scent into his nose. She smelled delicious. "All that matters is you are here lover. How, I wanted that."
Sookie pulled him closer to her. She pressed her head into his chest, keeping her arms wrapped tightly around him. "Me too. I love you so much Eric."
"As I love you." Eric kissed the top of her head. "Whatever comes now, we will face together."
"That sounds sublime." Sookie looked up at him. Her smile disappearing in the blink of an eye. "Someone is coming." Before Eric could hold her back she was gone, appearing at the base of the stairs, grabbing the intruder and tossing them against the wall.
"Jesus, Sookie. What the fuck?" Jason yelled at her. He was covered in blood. He had a gash above his head but other than that seemed no worse for wear. "Whats wrong with your eyes?"
"Lover, you just flashed." Eric pried her shaking hand away from Jason. Sookie collapsed against Eric's chest crying against him. "It is alright Sookie." Eric petted her, sending calm through their bond.
"I'm a fucking freak." Sookie muttered against his chest.
"Never." Eric kissed her head, rubbing her back in soothing motions before lifting up her tear streaked face up to him. "However, this is new." Eric ran the pad of his finger across her face, showing her his blood tipped finger.
"Great. I can't even cry normal now." Sookie looked at Eric's chest that held her bloody tears. "Octavia, explain please. Just what in the hell am I now?"
"If I had to guess, I would say a cross between a fairy and a vampire." Octavia said. "We had to use the essence of a fairy and Eric's blood to heal you. Gaia must have found you worthy and gave you the life force of both. You should feel honored Sookie. Not frightened. All has worked out has Mother Gaia has intended."
"What fairy?" Sookie asked
"Your great grandfather was here." Eric said. "He pulled you to him as he felt you dying he said. He appeared and wanted to give you the full essence of a fairy, however Octavia intervened."
"Where is he? Why would he do that?" Sookie asked
"From what I could gather, he wanted to get you as close to full fairy as possible then force you from Eric." Octavia said as she swept the room with her hand, clearing it of all the blood and debris.
"Jesus." Jason muttered. "Sis no offense but I'll wait for you back at the car. Alcide and Sam are clearing the upstairs."
"Alright Jason." Sookie kept her gaze focused on Octavia. "There is so much I need to know. How did Amelia resist your call? How did Niall know about me. What is going to happen next?"
"Someone interfered with my call. I think it was Niall, she should not have been able to deny me. However, it is done now and this is what we are left dealing with. I helped you Sookie because what happened here was not right. I have made amends for Amelia, so you and I are done. I wish you the best child, something tells me that you are going to need it."
"Wait." Sookie started but held off when Eric placed a hand on her shoulder.
"Leave it Sookie." Eric began examining her from head to do as Octavia left. "How do you feel, my love?"
"I feel wonderful." Sookie beamed at him. "Like I could fight an army and win."
"I don't know what I would have done if I lost you." Eric pulled her close and kissed her. She felt his love and relief flowing through her. She sent it back in waves. "Never scare me like that again, dear one."
"I promise not to if you can do the same for me." Sookie ran her hands over his chest, relieved to see that he was healing. She hadn't felt his fangs while they kissed but she knew they would grow back in time. "Lets go home Eric. I never want to see this place again. Sundown approaches, I can feel it now."
"That it does." Eric hugged her. "Are you frightened, dear one for what is to come?"
"Not with you by my side Eric." Sookie smiled at him then held her hand out to him. "With you, I feel as if I can face anything that comes our way."
Translation:
Diripio: Seperate
Accipe sacrificium supplices. Gaia Mater Audi: Accept my scacrifce, Mother Gaia
Revertimini puer cum benedictione Gaia: Return again, with the blessing of Gaia child.
Gaia Gratias. Gratias Matris: Thank you Gaia. Thank you Mother.