The Last Goddess

A/N: Ok, so I have a confession to make. I've had these chapters done for awhile, but I wasn't quite ready to post them yet. So, thank you for all of you who have stuck around. I plan on posting at least once a week if not twice a week.

Disclaimer: Unbeta'd, so all mistakes are my own. All copyrights belong to Ms. Harris and Mr. Ball.

Chapter 15

VIVIANNE'S POV:

I can't wait for her to arrive for her dress fitting. When she called me a few weeks ago and told me that she needed a gown for Ireland's Kingdom Ball, I was definitely excited.

But when she told me the date, I became ecstatic. Her transformation would be complete. Whether she announced it or not, Ireland's Kingdom Ball would be her first appearance as a Goddess.

I offered to come and help her through the transition, but she ordered me to stay put in New Orleans. I have lived here for about 20 years now. I actually moved to Louisiana to be closer to Katharine and Kristina. When Katharine died and Kristina moved to Ireland, I stayed put.

I just felt my wards shift. That must mean that she is teleporting. Well, of course she teleported, it's a nine hour flight by plane.

I run to where I feel the magic converging. There she is in a white tank top, jeans, and pink All-Stars, Classic Kristina.

I instantly drop to my knees and bow my head.

"Rise, my dear Vivianne." She says to me. As soon as I look up, I see a smile on her face as she opens her arms for me. I immediately run into her embrace.

KRISTINA'S POV:

I teleport myself from Vlad's study to Vivi's warehouse in New Orleans, it has been many years since I have been inside this building.

Within seconds of my arrival, I see Vivi running into the room that I am in. She is on her knees with her head bowed as soon as she sees that it truly is I that teleported through her wards.

After telling her to rise, I open my arms and welcome her into my embrace. I have missed my sister.

Now, we are not actually sisters, but we are both Daughters of Avalon. In fact, Vivianne was the first spirit that I chose as a High Handmaiden. She will soon join me as my Handmaiden.

"Come; let's see what amazing creation you have come up with. You know, this will be the first time I attend the Kingdom Ball? I usually just read Hayden's employs." I tell her as she walks me toward the front of her building, which if I remember correctly is where her dressing rooms are.

"You mean King Hayden has never invited you?" She seems generally upset that I might have been left out of something.

"On the contrary, Hay has invited me every year since I was 15. I just always declined. I wasn't ready for balls yet. The only reason I went to the Balls in Faerun is because it was my duty." Sometimes I really hate duty; it can ruin so many people's lives and destinies.

We reach the dressing rooms and Vivi guides me into the largest one. Once inside, she reveals a beautiful gown. It will be perfect and of course, after trying it on, I realize it is a perfect fit.

"It's perfect, Vivi." I tell her, admiring my view in the mirror.

"It only enhances your natural beauty, My Lady." She tells me, while helping me back out of the dress.

"Well, it's official. I will definitely be using you for my other gowns." Vivi gets a surprised look on her face.

"Other gowns", she asks me curiously?

"Yes, other gowns. I have a feeling that I will need many. Plus, if you are able, I need attire for the Summit." I know she will be able, but I am still polite enough to not assume.

"Of course, any idea of how many or what style you would like? Other than the Summit, do you know when you will need them?" I can see she is getting excited.

"I'm not entirely sure yet. But, I would like most, if not all, of them to not cover my shoulder blades. Other than that, I prefer my gowns to be sexy, yet sophisticated. I will also need a few in red and a few in green. Very soon it will be common knowledge who and what I am." I tell her, but I know that no matter what she makes, it will be perfect.

"Now, on to more pressing issues, after the Kingdom Ball I will be travelling with Vlad to Shreveport and then to Dallas." I tell her.

"Will you need my assistance? I can leave at a moment's notice." She informs me. She has wanted to be near me for the last year, but it wasn't her place or her time.

"Soon, dear Vivianne, soon you will be by my side. But now is not the time. I have been made aware of some threats on my cousin Sookie. I need you to stay here while I am away in case something happens and I am unable to return to her." Having a duty should distract her until I figure out where I will be residing.

"My Lady, if I may, I would like to officially pledge my fealty to The Last Goddess." Vivi states, which honestly doesn't surprise me much.

"Of course", Vivi has been a Handmaiden to my mother since she was born. But she always knew that she was meant to be a Handmaiden to me.

"I pledge my life and soul to The Last Goddess. I pay homage to the one who will restore peace. My life is yours to do with as you see fit." Vivi pledges.

"I humbly and graciously accept your pledge, my dear Handmaiden." I can feel her life pledge taking place in my being. The warmth spreads through my chest making me close my eyes to the sensation.

Opening my eyes, I give Vivi a smile which she returns.

"Ok, it is getting late and I still have much to prepare for my trip. I will try to see you while I am in Shreveport, but I am not sure how long we will be there." I tell her.

She hands me my garment bag along with my heels, before we say our goodbyes and I 'POP' back home.