The Last Goddess

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

A/N: This chapter kinda back tracks a little bit. It is what happens with Sookie, Kristina, Alcide, and Preston before they go to Fangtasia, then after. So, pretty much its filler that I just didn't think could be left out.

"Thoughts"

Chapter 23

KRISTINA'S POV:

While waiting for Preston and Alcide to arrive, Sookie and I caught up a little more. We have always had the kind of cousin relationship where we can go years without seeing each other, but still be best friends when we get back together. I hated keeping things from her when we were younger, but it wasn't my place to tell her.

"So, Vlad is your Godfather, and a Vampire? But I thought Vampires lost control around Faeries." Sookie asks after I tell her a little bit about the reason for my trip.

"While that is true about most Vampires, the older they get, the more they can control themselves. Vlad is over 2800 years old and though he can tell a Faery by scent, he doesn't feel the urge to drain like a Vampire under about 8 centuries old would. Plus a gift of the Royal Sky Blood is the ability to mask our scent. If necessary we can completely mask our scent, with practice of course. Since you are only 1/8 Faery you just smell really good to Vampires and your blood is sweeter, but neither being enough to make a Vampire lose control. But you do have what is called a 'Spark', which is basically what makes a Faery, a Faery. Normally the Spark doesn't ignite until a Faery is 30. But that isn't always true. My father, though a full Faery, went through his transition at 25. Hybrids are kind of an unknown. I went through mine at 13. I think yours is being kick started because of the Magic laced, Vampire blood that you have ingested on top of you being a Hybrid. Anyway, I think once your spark ignites your scent will become stronger."

"Ok, not going freak myself out about this tonight, I will wait until tomorrow for that. So, how did Vlad become your God Father?" She asks while obviously trying to distract herself.

"My Father and Vlad have known each other for over 500 years. They became brothers on sight."

Sookie's questions are interrupted by a knock on the door.

"It's Preston and Alcide." I tell her when she looks hesitantly towards the door.

Sookie answers the door and leads them into the living room where we have been talking for the past few hours.

"Your Highness" They both greet with a bow.

"Please, have a seat. We have an hour before we need to leave and I would like for everyone to get to know each other."

After Sookie sits down next to me, of course after offering refreshments, we get started.

SOOKIE'S POV:

Kristina introduces me to the men that are to be our guards for the night.

The first one, Alcide, a very attractive man with a hint of wildness to his looks, has red, snarly thoughts. Though I'm not sure I would call them thoughts, they are more like words and feelings.

The second one, Preston, who seems to be less wild, but no less attractive, has weird sounding thoughts. It's almost like when you have water in your ears and are trying to listen to someone.

"Alcide is the head of my security here in the U. S. and Preston is my personal guard." Kristina informs me.

"What are they?" I ask her telepathically, because honestly I'm not sure what the protocol is for this kind of thing is.

"Alcide is a Werewolf and Preston is a Faery. Boys, this is my cousin Sookie. She will be under the protection of the head of the New Council, the Last Goddess, Me."

KRISTINA'S POV:

Like Aderyn and Vivianne, Preston and Alcide both pledged their fealty to my new status as soon as they found out exactly who I was.

Once that was all taken care of, Sookie and I got changed into our clothes for the evening; Sookie, in a red and white checkered sun dress, and me in my Angel of Death clothing.

My dress, which I have worn in battle since I was about 15, is kinda my signature. The top is a Red French Corset with black embroidery and Black Halter straps. The Skirt starts at my hips, is floor length, and made of billowing, flowing black satin.

Once we are dressed, we all load up in the Escalade, Sookie and I in back with Preston and Alcide up front.

"I will be leaving for Texas the day after tomorrow with Vlad. I'm not sure exactly how long I will be gone because I will be searching for my mate. But I would also like to start training you. Your shields are good, but I know they put a strain on you. I also want to see if you have started manifesting any Fae powers, if so start the appropriate training. Until Bill goes to trial and Sophie-Anne is taken care of, you really need to be guarded. I promised you that I would protect you and I will, so the choice is yours. You can stay at my estate with guards and I will 'Pop' in and train with you each day, or you can come to Texas with me." I am really hoping that she won't put up too much of a fight. If she chooses to stay here it will make things easier for her, even if she doesn't realize it yet.

"Why do I need guards? If Bill is in custody then shouldn't I be fine?" Sookie asks, showing just how naïve she still is.

"The threat isn't gone yet, just a messenger. You can't protect yourself yet. These are your only options. Consider it a vacation if you want."

"Fine, but when my training is over, I'm gone. I won't let them run me out of my home." Thank you.

"On the plus side, I have a pool." I tell her, making her laugh like I had planned.

~~~~~Time Skip-At Fangtasia After the magister Leaves~~~~~

SOOKIE'S POV:

I really wish I had kicked Bill in the balls, but it didn't cross my mind until after he was removed from the bar.

When I saw him, I just couldn't think past my anger. Another thing is confusing me. When I saw Eric, I didn't feel any of the hate and disgust I have felt every other time I've been in his presence. It must be the lack of Bill's blood.

He was even thoughtful enough to ask my opinion and what I told him was the complete truth. I would rather be in a gilded cage for a few days, possibly weeks, versus being the Queen's new pet. I don't even know what that would entail, but it can't be all sunshine and roses.

I also think more has occurred during this discussion between Kristina and Eric than what I comprehended. It seems to be a great honor to be asked to be a protector. I just hope that being around Eric for awhile will help me make my own opinions of him.

Once we are all outside, Kristina turns to me and ask, "Sleepover?"

"Absolutely, when will I need to come to your house?"

"Why don't we spend the night at the farmhouse, then tomorrow I will see if some of our other cousins want to hangout, then we can go back to my place in Monroe and get you settled in?"

With the nights plans decided, Kristina, Alcide, Preston and myself head back to the farmhouse, while Vlad returns to Kristina's house. Once we are to my house, Alcide leaves to get things ready for being my daytime guard.

According to my cousin, Alcide will be temporarily moving into her house as well so that he can guard me during the day. Eric will also be staying at Kristina's that way he is close by and can start guarding me first thing at night.

A/N 2: Wow, you guys have been great with the reviews. I'm sorry this chapter made you guys wait a couple of hours, but I just couldn't get it to be what I wanted. I will be posting a list of who I use to portray each character that has come into the story so far, sometime tonight or early tomorrow. For those who prefer to use WordPress, I do have an account under the same screen name. It doesn't have any of the chapters up yet, but it will sometime this week, along with pictures and more detailed character profiles. And from now on, I will probably be doing one update per week, because I start a new FT job on Monday.

Oh, and I am always open to ideas and suggestions, so if you want, message me your ideas and I consider them.