A/N: Fore warning; I'm listening to music while writing this and I have the tendency to write lyrics down instead of what I mean to write. I'll review it before posting but I can't make any promises on whether or not there'll be some errors. Alrighty, onto Chapter 10!
I managed to go the night without any nightmares or sexual dreams about Eric. It's safe to assume I woke up in a fairly decent mood. While I do enjoy the sexual dreams, it just reminds me when I wake up of how pathetic I am. I have no sexual life what so ever. To add on to that, I'm dreaming about a vampire that, while gorgeous, is almost like my boss.
I hopped out of bed and glanced at the clock on my dresser. It was ten in the morning, and I still had half the day to prepare for my flight to Dallas at nightfall. I decided to go see Sookie, figuring out the game plan for tonight. I knew I was supposed to meet her at the airport, but I wanted to see if there was any way we could both ride together so both our cars weren't stuck at the airport while we were. Something about leaving my car in an airport parking garage didn't sit well with me. My car was like my child, and I'd morn if anything happened to her.
I quickly showered and brushed my teeth before slipping into a faded pair of denim hip hugger flare jeans and a green tube top. I decided to straighten my hair, for some reason wanting to get at least somewhat made-up. This was a dumb idea considering plane rides and trying to look decent looking didn't really mix. I slipped on a pair of flats before stuffing all my toiletries into my overnight bag. I packed the rest of the clothes I would need, deciding on only packing a few tops, a pair of shorts and jeans, pajamas, and for some reason, a sun dress. I have not the slightest idea as to why I decided to stuff it in there, but something was telling me to go for it. I looked around the room, debating on whether or not I wanted to pack anything else. I decided against anything further, reminding myself I only wanted one suitcase. I zipped the suitcase up and carried it downstairs. I set it by the door, then retreated to the kitchen to make a sandwich. I ate, cleaned the kitchen, and walked to the door. I locked the door behind me and carried my luggage to the small trunk of my car and set off to Sookie's.
When I got there, Sookie was outside on a lawn chair in her bathing suit. She looked up and saw me, smiling and motioned me over to the chair beside her. I obliged, plopping myself next to her.
"What's up Rayne?" Sookie asked, sitting up.
"Nothing much. Just wanted to talk to you about later. Are you taking your car to the airport?" I asked, lifting my head up to look at the clouds.
"Yeah, Bill was going to take his, but I didn't want him to leave his nice car at the airport. I really don't care about mine. I was planning on getting a new one with the money from Eric anyways. Jessica's coming with us. Why? Did you want a ride?"
"It sounds like you're already gonna have a full car anyways, I'll just get a cab." I said, sighing on the inside.
"No worries! It's a small car but it can easily fit four people. Five might be pushing it, so unless you've got plans to bring a random stranger, you'll be fine. As long as you don't mind sitting with Jessica." She laughed.
I smiled at her. "Thanks Sook, and it's no problem. I enjoy Jessica's company." I looked down at my feet as I remembered something else I wanted to talk to her about. She was my friend, and I needed her help. "Hey Sookie, there's something else.."
She looked up at me over her sunglasses. "Is it Eric related?"
I scrunched up my nose. "No!"
She giggled, "Okay, shoot!"
I took a deep breath, wondering where to begin. "Uhm, it happened again."
She took her sunglasses off and began looking at me unsure. "What? What happened?"
"Well, last night.. I sort of... shifted."
Sookie had started grabbing her tea from next to her before I began, and when she heard that, she dropped the glass on the grass, the ice cubes and tea soaking the dirt.
"WHAT? Wait a minute, you... shifted? Like into a dog?"
I focused my attention on a blade of grass between my shoes. "A kitten actually.." I whispered.
Sookie snorted and began laughing hysterically. I shot her a glare, reminding her that this was serious. She tried to stifle her laughter. "I'm sorry Rayne, but a kitten? That's just too funny. How did it happen?"
I glared at her until she started being serious. "I don't know Sookie, it's just like everything else that's happened. These things just suddenly.. happen! I don't know why it is, but it's really getting aggravating. I'm still trying to get the telepathy thing under control, and then it throws me this. I'm hoping that was somehow just a one time thing. I don't know what I'd do, having to miss the 3 days of the full moon just so I can roam around as whatever the hell this thing just decides to turn me in to. And if that isn't bad enough, Eric came to my house when I shifted. He saw everything!" I hid my face in my hands, trying to calm myself.
"Eric was there? Why?" Sookie said, rubbing my back.
"I don't know, he never gave me a straight answer."
"Did you ask him for any help? He's what, a thousand years old. He's probably seen everything. He should know what's going on."
"Nope. He said I was the first to possess all these powers at once."
"Well, maybe once we find that vampire, he'll be able to tell you. He's older than Eric, right? He should know." Sookie said, reassuringly.
I hadn't thought about that before. Then again, I didn't know just how trustworthy this vampire was. That could just make him want to drain me more because I'm special. Then again, he could be a nice vampire and help. It was a fifty-fifty chance. "I think I want to see what kind of a vampire he is before I start dropping all this on him."
"Good idea." Sookie said nodding her head. "That's why I'm glad we're going to Dallas together, Rayne. You think farther ahead than I do. Everyone says that's my problem, but gosh darn it, I'm a telepath, not a psychic!"
I giggled and Sookie began to get up. "Is all your stuff in your car?"
I nodded. "Yeah, it's all in the trunk."
"Well, let's put it in mine. Surprisingly, for as small of a car it is, it's got a pretty big trunk." She smiled.
We transferred my bags to her trunk before I sat in the living room, waiting for Sookie to get ready. When she was done, we sat together and talked for hours. That was one thing I loved about Sookie; I could talk to her for hours without getting bored. We were just discussing Jason's childhood antics when a knock sounded on the door.
"That must be Bill. I didn't realize how late it was." She scurried off to the door before letting Bill and Jessica in.
"Hello Miss Crassus. Sookie has informed me that you'll be accompanying us to the airport." Bill said, bowing his head to me.
"Yeah, I didn't want to leave my car at the airport and Sookie said she didn't mind, I hope you don't." I completely forgot about Bill's comfort. I felt like a jackass.
"It's no problem with me. Any friend of Sookie's is a friend of mine." He said, wrapping his arms around Sookie's waist, leaving her giggling.
Jessica rolled her eyes at the act before smiling at me. "Well Rayne, as guess that means we'll be sitting together. I promised Bill I wouldn't try to eat you." She rolled her eyes at Bill.
"Don't worry Jessica, I trust you." I laughed.
"Well, we better get going." Sookie said, patting Bill's chest. He grabbed the suitcase by the door and walked outside.
"Is Eric meeting us at the airport?" I asked Bill.
"No, I believe he departed late last night. He should already be at the hotel when we arrive." Bill said as he stuffed the bag into the trunk.
We all got into the car, Bill driving, Sookie in the passenger's seat, me behind her, and Jessica beside me.
It was an interesting ride. We all talked and laughed. I felt an odd sense of comfort with all of them. I was expecting the car ride to be awkward and silent, but it was the opposite. When we arrived at the airport, Bill carried our bags in and to the front desk. We checked them in and got our tickets. We walked towards the Anubis Air terminal. The security there was more extensive than I had ever seen at an airport. I brushed it off, thinking it was just for vampire security. Anubis Air had the reputation of being the most reliable method of vampire transportation. In fact, it was exclusively for vampires and their human company. I remember hearing that United Airways had their own space reserved for vampires, but it was still largely for human travel. I sighed at the thought of all the expense and hassle vampires had to go through on a daily basis.
We checked everything in and boarded the private plane. The plane was reserved for our party, making me sigh in relief. I hated being around people on planes. It seemed people were the most obnoxious on flights. When I sat down next to Jessica, I relaxed. I looked out of the window as we left the terminal and commenced lift-off. In a few hours, I'd be vampire-hunting in Dallas, Texas.
A/N: I was going to add them arriving in Dallas, but I decided this chapter was long enough. There will be more story themes in the next chapter, I promise. Also, I posted my new story: Show No Mercy. I couldn't resist. I got really inspired on that one. It's the Ginger Snaps/ True Blood Xover. Go check it out! Review?