The Last Goddess

A/N: As always, this chapter is Unbeta'd, so all mistakes are my own. This chapter is a lot like the last two, only it is from Vlad's POv, so sorry if it seems boring. But, I thought it necessary to get his view on things.

Disclaimer: All copyrights belong to Ms. Harris and Mr. Ball.

Prophecy

VLAD'S POv:

(After Kristina Spends the Day with Vlad)

While Kristina is confirming our attendance to the Kingdom Ball, I check my emails and messages. I may not be a king or sheriff, but I am an Elder and many kings and queens will call upon me for guidance from time to time. I should also start preparing for my trip to America.

"Vlad, can I ask you a question?" Kristina asks once she is done with her phone calls. I raise my eyebrow for her to continue on and ask her question, like I would ever deny her.

"Do you think Godric would help me look for my Eternal Mate? I know he lives in Texas, and I am pretty sure he is a vampire." She asks me.

I didn't know that Kristina knew where her mate was or that he was a Vampire. This trip would be more fun with her, plus then we can take her jet. She would let me use it anyway, but I would feel better using it with her aboard as well.

"Well, I was actually planning on making a trip over the pond to visit him after the Kingdom Ball. You are more than welcome to come with, and I am sure he will help. Plus, he is my only child that you have yet to meet." I have been meaning to take her to America or to invite him here for her to meet, but I never seemed to get around to it.

She teleports next to me before throwing her arms around me for a hug and giving me a gentle kiss on my cheek, "Thank you" she states.

Being Fae, she is very touchy-feely, but I don't mind. Plus, she is only like that with those she is truly comfortable with.

"You are welcome Min Solsken (My Sunshine). I am also planning on stopping in Shreveport to visit with his child for a few nights, are you ok with that?" I know Kristina can't stand the mere thought of Eric.

What is it she calls him? Oh yes, 'The Man-Whore of Vampires'. She has never, physically, met him, but has been involved in a few phone calls and video conferences with him over the years.

"Of course, maybe I could visit my cousins while we are there." She seems to be getting excited about our trip.

Kristina grew up in Louisiana until Katharine died, but they still have an estate about two hours from Shreveport, in Monroe. Michael signed it over to Kristina a few years ago and Kristina makes a trip there at least once a year.

"Don't they live in Bon Temps? That's not far from Shreveport, so I don't see that being a problem. I assume by you saying 'cousins', you really mean Sookie? I know you can't stand Jason." That is putting it mildly.

When Kristina makes her visits to see Sookie, she always makes sure that it is while Jason is at work. I think the last time Kristina saw Jason was at Adele's funeral last year.

"Jason is a slut puppy and nothing else. There are reasons he does not know the family secret. Sookie, on the other hand, will need me very soon. That baby queen has her sights on her because Hadley can't keep her damn mouth shut. I will be bringing Sookie under my formal protection as The Angel of Death and as The Last Goddess. I will also be training and preparing her for her spark to ignite."

Whoa, 'Formal Protection' and 'Spark Igniting'? "There is more going on, isn't there?" I ask, already knowing her answer will be a yes.

"This doesn't leave the room, as always. Fate and Greed have intertwined into an interesting plot. Queen Sophie-Anne is very greedy and spoiled, and generally sucks at being queen. She wants Sookie as her own, and will then attempt to turn Sookie into a vampire, even if it is impossible and against her will. Sophie-Anne is also trying to get rid who she thinks of as her biggest competition, Eric, even though he is loyal to her. She has become quite paranoid these past few years. I know why, she is bat-shit crazy. She also has a traitor in her midst and doesn't know it."

Why would Sophie-Anne be stupid enough to attempt to take out Eric? He is loyal to her because she leaves him alone and it keeps him from being a king. All this leads me to believe that Kristina has been having visions. Plus, she is sharing them with me. I nod, showing her that I am ready for more information.

"Ok, like I said Sophie-Anne is paranoid; but for a good reason. She has just been tricked into thinking that Eric is the threat, when it is actually a member of her own court. 'V' sells are up in the entire state of Louisiana. Eric has been working nonstop to break these 'V' rings up, but hasn't been able to find their supplier, which is the queen herself. Sophie-Anne is sending William Compton to Eric's area as an 'Area Investigator', but he will actually be there for three specific things."

I knew that Louisiana had been named the 'V' capital of the world. In fact, that was one of the reasons that I wanted to stop in and see Eric, I know that he has been working hard to get to the bottom of these 'V' rings. Kristina takes a breath before continuing.

"First, to plant 'V' in Eric's bar, then the queen will call in the Magister to take Eric down; a complete setup. Secondly, he is to procure Sookie for the crown, which I will never allow to happen. And lastly, Bill has been working on a database of all known Vampires, their children, sires, abilities, last known residences, fealty, everything. He is also adding in everyone else; Fae, Dae, Handmaidens, Weres, Shifters, Council Members, and every other Supe he can. He is under Sophie's protection for the database. They just see it as money. Everyone knows that Louisiana is broke, even with the most profitable area in the America's. It is too much information for anyone to possess. There is a reason each species is so secretive. It would bring on complete chaos otherwise. The Council would never approve of it for that very reason. Now, you can tell no one of any of this information, even though it involves your bloodline. I will never allow for any of these things to transpire."

I start to process and prioritize everything that she has just revealed to me. The council is going to be livid. And Sophie trying to procure a Brigant is just asking for a war, whether she knows she is a descendant of Niall of not.

"What are your plans and how can I help?" I ask. I am ready for a battle. I will always help protect my bloodline. Plus, I am always ready for a good fight.

"We go to the America's and I will do my thing." She answers me before gracing me with MY smirk.

I laugh before asking her if she is going to tell me anything else. Honestly, it is a 50/50 shot. She will either tell me or tell me to fuck off.

"Are you willing to be open minded to it all?" She asks while raising her eyebrow. Well, that is a first. She usually either tells me or tells me that she won't.

After thinking on it for a minute, I decide that I need to know all that she is willing to tell me, so I nod for her to go on.

"Ok, firstly, Bill might have pledged fealty to Louisiana, but he is really working on the orders of his Grandsire who wants the state for himself. The Queen was informed of Bill being released from his maker, but what she doesn't know is that Bill's maker was never released. The only reason Sophie would entrust Compton with these tasks was because she thought he was free. Bill has tricked Sophie into thinking that Eric is a threat to her because everyone knows that he would be duty bound to avenge her death and few are strong enough to take him down. Bill is working on a timeline. First, he plans on endearing Sookie to him. He has already gotten his blood in her system and has been taking a tonic to enthrall her to him since she can't be glamoured. I will be putting a stop to that immediately. He will then plant v in Eric's bar on his first stint of hours at Fangtasia. He hasn't checked in with the Sheriff yet for that very reason. They had planned on Eric being pinned with the 'V' sales, and then Marcus would offer a marriage to Sophie to give her protection. After their marriage, he would kill her.

Now, Bill has been given strict orders by the queen to not bond or bed Sookie and to not let her anywhere near Eric. She must go to Eric; it is part of her destiny, as well as his. Bill's grandsire promised him Area 5 and Sookie for his work in overthrowing Sophie.

Jason, being the slut puppy that he is, is in trouble with the police. A fangbanger ended up dead after sleeping with Jason. He didn't kill her and it wasn't a vampire. The fang marks were old and she was strangled, not drained. But Bon Temps is home to the stupidest police force in existence. They are pinning the murder on Jason strictly because they can.

Tomorrow night another girl will be killed, but I don't know who. I just know that Jason will be arrested instead of just being questioned. Both girls have been to Fangtasia and are known Fangbangers. Sookie, trying to save her idiot brother, will go to Fangtasia escorted by Bill to 'read' the patrons. Bill will also lay claim to her then. Eric will be drawn to her instantly, as will Sookie to him, but her feelings will be confused because of Bill's influence. Plus, Eric's heart is hardened and he will deny the mating pull. Sookie will let slip that she is a telepath by informing Eric of a raid on the bar.

Eric will summon Sookie and Bill to Fangtasia two nights later. I will need to arrive in Bon Temps the following morning if possible and give Sookie a charm so that she will be free of Bill's influence.

That night will also be Bill's first scheduled work duty at Fangtasia. He will attempt to plant 'V' in the bar. If we get to Fangtasia before Bill, we can warn Eric. He can then send a minion out to Bill's car where there will be a cooler full of Sophie's blood; Eric will take Bill into custody and place a call to the Magister.

Sophie-Anne, being as inexperienced as she is, will not be able to tell that Bill failed. She will have already had a call in to the Magister and he will show up at Fangtasia around one AM. Eric can play dumb and think that the Magister is there because of his call and the Queens plan will have failed."

Shit, that is a lot of information. I think she might have told me all of that without even taking a breath. She knows almost all of the details. Her 'sight' must be getting stronger. Now, I just need to find a way of telling Eric, seeing as she told me not to tell anyone.

Taking a deep breath, she continues. "The Council will then start investigating the entire state. Sophie-Anne will be brought up on charges by the new Council at the summit. Eric must stay neutral. We will then go to Texas. This is where things start getting fuzzy, meaning that there are still pieces in play. After Sophie's arrest, Eric will be named as acting Regent of Louisiana until the Summit.

At the summit, Sophie-Anne and her children, along with Bill, his maker, and his Grandsire, Marcus, will all be sentenced to the True Death. Eric will be offered Louisiana and he will accept. Between now and the Summit, the Supernatural Council will be getting the facelift that has been decades in the making."

A facelift to the Council, that sounds like the Prophecy, "The High Council and Preliminary Council that the Prophecy spoke of?" I ask her, just to make sure.

"Yes, once in the America's I will be convening with the Council to get things started. It will not be much different except that the Council will become the Preliminary Council and they will lose one member. That member will become part of the new High Council. The High Council will contain two Goddesses and three Vampire Emperors." Two Goddesses, I wasn't aware of any other Goddesses residing in this realm. That is why they have a Handmaiden representative on the Council.

"Who will sit on the High Council besides you? And who will stay as the Preliminary Council?" I ask, hoping that she will keep up with the answers.

"The Preliminary Council will contain two American vampire Kings, one Fae, one Dae, one Handmaiden, one Witch, and one Were. The current representative for each race will maintain their chair.

And, as you already know, I will be on the High Council as 1st chair because of my rank amongst the Gods. Lady Pythia will be leaving the Preliminary Council and take up the 2nd chair. And then the other three chairs will have equal power and will consist of the three vampire Emperors; One Emperor for the Americas, One for Europe, and One for Asia."

Hell, the confusion is back. That must mean that one of the Vampires is a Goddess, but whom? It can't be, surely she would have told me.

"Lady Pythia is a Goddess. She is the Goddess of Vampires; that was her purpose for taking form. As for the Emperors, I will approach each of them. In fact I will approach the first tonight. You are to become Emperor of Europe, if you will accept the title. It is your destiny; you have always been destined to be a leader."

My Mistress is the Goddess of Vampires? And I am to be one of the Great Vampire Emperors? The legends of the Great Emperors have been around since before I was turned. But, she said it was my destiny. Maybe that is why I never wanted a crown.

"I graciously accept, My Lady." I formally announce. She might be my goddaughter, but she is still a Goddess, and the 1st chair on the High Council. I can see how relieved she is. Did she really think I would turn down this offer?

"Do you know who the other Emperors are?" I ask her. If she is going to answer my questions, I am going to keep asking them.

"Well, technically yes. The Emperor of the Americas will be my Eternal Mate. The Emperor of Asia will be Cleo, if she will accept." Her Eternal Mate and Cleo are to be the other Emperors? Well, Cleo is of my bloodline and I know she will accept. She has heard the legends from her sire and me.

"Okay, enough heavy talk. I have an appointment with Vivi for the final fitting of my gown. I will be back later." She gives me a kiss before teleporting out of the room.

Well, she has definitely left me a lot to think about. I am a Vampire Emperor. Or, I will be once Council is reformed. I know the announcement will be during Fall Equinox this year, something about the stars aligning or some shit like that.

Well, it looks like we will need to leave shortly after the Ball. That is on Saturday; Michael will be back from Faerun on Sunday. So, it looks like Monday is the earliest we could leave.

After calling the maintenance company that handles Kristina's jet, it seems that the earliest we can leave is Tuesday. Apparently, it is being renovated at the moment, but they guarantee that it will be ready by first dark on Tuesday.

That should work out ok. Kristina said that she needed to in Louisiana by Wednesday morning, and that will allow us to inform Eric of what is going on.

It looks like it is going to be busy until the Summit. Well, at least it won't be boring.

Translations:

Min Solsken=My Sunshine in Swedish