A/N: Ok, while I get reviewing about the length of my chapters, and I am sorry they are so short, with my writing style when a scene is done its done leave those criticisms in the reviews, because constructive criticism is never bad but the nasty PM's can stop at anytime. If it cant be said in a review for everyone to see then don't write it to me. Bullying doesn't work with me, never has never will. This authors note is not intended for my reviewers! The pm's I get come from those who never have even reviewed!

Moving on:

A/N 2: Ty for all the reviews! I love them no mater what they say, and everyday when I get up and there are more it makes me want to type. I know I said we were going to be in California but I thought on our way there we would stop by Texas! A little fighting and danger from the fae, cause I feel they have been far too quiet. And remember as in all my stories not everything is as it seems. this is all sans beta so forgive me!Much writer love! Rollercoaster time. : )

Previously:

"What she has done cannot be undone, prepare yourself Viking for the fight of your life." Just fucking great!

Chapter 19:

EPOV:

Two days later….

After having Lala and Amelia ward the Queens palace and spell her knew front gate Were's to see wood glow, and picking out a new donor pool it was time for us to move on. While there is and always will be fear when it comes to the unknown, after the press conference the general thoughts and feelings of the humans were surprising, most humans took on the I told you so attitude. Nan Flanagan was doing every talk show that was on the air. CNN did a poll and it turned out most of the humans thought if we were in secret and they survived, then what was the big deal about us being out in the open? The president and the council had sat down the night after they announced themselves, it seems he had a little witch in his family tree. The catholic churches reaction was the most surprising, even though they maintained there was still only one true god, they said a bible passage that read, 'there is nothing new under the sun' Meant that even supernatural beings were allowed into heaven, I don't ever remember reading that in the bible but hey, I never have been one to delve into that boiling pot. But they didn't say anything about the burning of witches during the time of the inquisition, But then again we didn't say anything about it either. Sophie let the fellowship supporters go because not doing so would upset the balance, to our surprise when she did the humans in her courtyard shunned them and told them they should go and join their false prophet Newlin in prison. The VRA had been changed to the SRA, the supernatural rights amendment, and with half of the human government impeached a process usually taking months but in this case only taking days, it was passed without really having to take a vote. There was a website put up that called to the Supes to take an active role in the American government, well I guess senate seats were available. Supes were yet to have temples erected in their names and it didn't look like it was going to happen. Everyone was just treated as normal citizens. Sure there were still the groupies that went along with the Vampires and there were some for the other races as well, but nothing drastic. But Sookie's nerves were acting up because not only did the Supes want to know her but the humans were calling for her to be revealed as well. The news and talk shows kept asking when they were going to get to meet her. During one of our longer discussions I was able to convince her to come out to the public in California, of course with Pythia's announcement that was going to happen whether or not Sookie wanted it to. We decided a trip to Texas would be a test to see how she was received. Godric called for his private jet to take us and that's how I find myself on this plane sitting beside my very nervous lover. But surprisingly she was more nervous about flying than the actual meeting with the king.

"If the god's wanted me to fly they would have given me wings and a smaller butt!" she said as we were getting ready to take off. Everyone laughed.

"The god's granted me the gift of flight, I have no wings, and I thought you liked my but?" she blushed a lovely shade of red and buried her face in the crook of my arm. Her hand wedged itself under said butt and pinched it.

"Keep talking Viking and It'll be a bite next time." she giggled out with head still buried. I leaned down and whispered in her ear.

"What did I say about teasing me lover?" her skin prickled in goose bumps. She used her unoccupied hand to smack my chest. By then we had already taken off and her nerves were calming. She looked up at me and winked.

"Like I have said before, it always works out well for me." she took a deep breath and sat back in her seat.

"So what can I expect when we get there?" I looked to Godric to explain as he was the one who spoke to Stan to set this up.

"The king wished to throw a ball in your honor…" the horrified look on Sookie's face made him chuckle mid sentence.

"But I was able to convince him to hold out on the bigger celebrations and now it is just a formal party, his car will meet us at the strip and take us to the palace. From there we will be taken to our room and given the time to freshen up. Now if I know Stan, he will come and see you during this time. He will want to be the first, well the second in his retinue to lay eyes on the woman responsible for Newlin's destruction. He will no doubt want to be walked through the every step you took to do it. He is very interested in your thoughts." I laughed.

"He's not the only one, You have yet to tell me how you were able to pull it off." Sookie sighed.

"I told you, I thought the FBI would jump on him for his weapons after nine eleven. I just took their fears and used it against them, Some one once told me people are stupid, they'll believe anything, either because they hope that it's true or their scared it is. The power of suggestion is a bitch." she shrugged. She knew I wanted details and she had been teasing me about it for the last two nights, in one way or another she is always teasing me. She snuggled into me for the remainder of the flight and said nothing. I could feel she was still on the fence with meeting everyone but it was what needed to be done, her fears were valid but this was the lesser of two evils. She awoke when we finally touched down. As Godric predicted there was a car waiting for us, well a Stretch hummer anyway. Sookie was laughing at the horns that were attached to the hood the whole time we were driving.

"I didn't know they actually had cars like that anymore." Godric laughed.

"This is actually Ferrell's car, once you see him you'll understand." Pam snorted

"He was made vampire when cowboys wandered, lets just say he hasn't evolved." in truth not very many vampires have evolved, but with the times as they are now they better learn or it will be the final death for them, especially now that all races are out Pythia wont hesitate to follow through. Godric might have been right about the car but Stan letting us freshen up before he spoke to us was wrong, as soon as we arrived Sookie, Godric and I were brought directly to his office. When the door was open I felt Sookie stifle a laugh. Standing in front of us was Ferrell in all his cowboy glory. He sped in front of Sookie and tipped his hat.

"Well, hello there little lady." Sookie couldn't hold it in any longer and her laughter bubbled over. Ferrell looked at me and I shrugged and said

"Pam." He rolled his eyes. Pam has given him shit since they met. Sookie recovered and nodded to Ferrell.

"I see you have recovered?" she phrased it as more of a question and before I could protest Ferrell grabbed Sookie's hand and kissed her knuckles.

"If it were not for your brave thinking I would not be here tonight ma'am I am in your debt." Stan must have seen the look on my face as Ferrell didn't let go of Sookie's hand and he came to intervene. Stan in all his nerdy glory took Sookie's hand from Ferrell and shook it rather than place his lips on my mate.

"Yes, it seems we are all in your debt miss Stackhouse, if you would please sit, I would like to know what happened behind the scenes." Sookie nodded and we all set and she started.

"Well, while I was at the Queen's estate I had read the minds of her human donors, it just so happens two of them had just come from the Texas compound. They were given a tour after pledging their lives to the cause. Newlin wanted as most men do to brag about his arsenal of weapons, so while I was reading them I filed through their memories and was able to get a very detailed layout of the compound. I saw Mr. Ferrell, I saw their memories of what was being done to him and I knew I had to act fast for fear they would move up their time table. I spent most of the night thinking about how to rescue him. When I woke the next morning I had a plan. I called all the Weres I knew and they reached out to the packs of your state. I had some of them stationed around the compound just incase. Then I called the FBI, they didn't believe me at first, I swear I must have spent three hours on the phone with them. They weren't concerned at first because the victim was a vampire, but when I started telling the of the amount of C-4 Newlin had they paid attention. They wanted to know how I knew all of this and rather than say 'I'm a telepath.' I told them I had been there and was horrified because Newlin said he wanted to take out sympathizers as well as Vampires. Once they knew that humans were in danger they took action, I told them Newlin had been referencing the Okalahoma city bombing and that Newlin had made reference to nine eleven as well. With all the information I provided for the weapons as well as the vampire they had, not to mention the child abuse that was going on, they took action. I told them unless they wanted a blood bath they needed to take blood with them for the vampire because he was hurt and wouldn't be able to control himself. They assured me that they would do everything in their power to make sure there was no blood shed, but just incase they didn't heed my warnings I knew there had to be a were on the task force and through the proper connections I was able to speak with him." she looked at Ferrell.

"They did have blood for you didn't they?" Ferrell nodded and she continued.

"Once the Weres in place called to confirm that the FBI and the ATF had started raiding I and a couple of others called the news stations. Humans are not all bad, in fact most have good hearts, I knew all it would take to blow him out of the water was to sway public opinion. I am sorry that your injuries had to be made public but it was the shock they needed. You see to most humans you all are indestructible, they couldn't see anything in you to identify with. I was called by Weres that were on the task force and they told me of your state. I told them to feed you but not to much because the humans needed to know that even though you all are strong and fast you still bleed. Once the news crews got there they were instructed to take you out the front doors with dignity. The ones who escorted you out were Weres. So you see, this is why I don't understand what the big deal with me is, it was all the others that did the work all I did was make calls." she shrugged like it was no big deal. We had all been in rature as she spoke then Stan looked confused.

"How did you get the Weres to cooperate? They are not fans of ours that's for sure." Sookie straightened her shoulders.

"I am their Shaman, I have assisted packs in Louisiana and California. My position among them garners me a level of trust, they know me. They also knew that he needed to be taken out because if he wasn't when they came out it would only get worse, hunting permits at full moons, hunting accidents, so they did it for themselves as much as they did it for you." Ferrell spoke.

"And they came to these conclusions all on their own?" Sookie laughed.

"Of course not, but as I said my position offers me their trust, I have never steered them wrong before, why would I start now?" she sighed.

"I know you all must have more questions for me, but I have just flown and I am not a fan, my nerves are shot. Would you mind if I were to take my leave now? I need to take a shower and change before the party." Stan stood

"Of course, I will have someone show you to your room, but I need to speak to my sheriff and your bonded for just a while longer." she smiled and stood.

"Of course." I gave her a kiss and she followed the Were that was to take her to our room. As soon as the door closed Stan started laughing.

"A phone call, I have to tell you Viking, If she wasn't your's I would bring her to my side. A phone call!" I shook my head.

"She doesn't give herself enough credit, with out her status among the Weres and her quick thinking this never would have been possible. She doesn't want to be the center of attention but there is no way around it. I ask this as humbly as possible. The debt you spoke of, were you serious in your word?" Ferrell spoke fast.

"My life is hers if she should require it." Stan nodded his acceptance as he spoke.

"She has made our unlife's safer, Texas will protect her. Why? Has there been threats? From what I have been hearing the humans want to give her a medal." So I dove in and told them about the fae and the elves, I told them everything and when I was done they were speechless.

"They will come for her, I honestly do not know why they haven't made another attempt so far but they will and when they do she will need allies. She is not without her own defenses but the more protection she has in the long run the better." Stan was quiet for a long while before he visibly shook himself.

"Of course, the living pythoness will have our protection even had she not done as she did. It would help if at the party she was not wearing the glasses. Once they see her they will see Pythia in her and all will protect her. Go join her I will see you all later." I knew he was going to call Sophie, he needed more conformation. I had already talked to her about this so I knew that would be fine. When I entered our room I came to an abrupt stop. She looked magnificent. Her hair was down in soft curls and she was wearing a dark red dress with long sleeves that where slit to the middle of her forearms and they fanned out, it hugged her curves and flowed behind her on the floor just a little, with one slit up her left thigh. If we did not need to be on our way soon I would have ripped it of her. Instead I went to her and stood just in front of her and twirled her around.

"Simply exquisite, my love. I will have to take my sword with us so I can end those who would seek to take you from my side." she laughed and kissed me.

"Get ready for the fight of your life Viking!" her words stopped me cold. Pythia's warning was echoing in my head, she had seen something, and it would happen tonight I felt it. I didn't want to scare her though, I wanted this night to be a good one and ease her fears of coming out. But it didn't look like that was going to happen. I pulled her to me tightly, I stuffed down my worry and she only caught a trace.

"What are you worried about my love?" she asked. I didn't lie to her, but I didn't tell her the full truth either.

"You, are you going to be ok going in there tonight? You know if at any point you feel like leaving we can, just say the word." she didn't buy it but I was saved from a cackle behind me, glorious Pam.

"Bird." oh no please Sookie don't, I knew it was too late as soon as Sookie opened her mouth.

"What bird?" I groaned and closed my eyes fucking Pam!

"The word is bird, cause the bird is the word." now that fucking song was going to be in my head the whole night, Sookie and Pam both broke off into song well Pam did, Sookie broke off into a cats mating call. I went to get dressed cause there was no dealing with this. The only option was to be as far away from it as possible and hope it would go away. It didn't work, when I came back out everyone was waiting for me and they were all laughing and dancing around singing it. Sookie's light mood was the only reason Pam was still undead. Godric and Pam both looked at me and I knew they had filtered my emotions from earlier and they knew to be on guard. Sookie went to grab her glasses but I stopped her.

"This is part of it, you must be seen for who you really are." she huffed at me.

"I don't even know who I really am." I looked at her with a raised brow.

"You know who you are Sookie, you saw Pythia, you may not have excepted it yet but you know." and she did, with our bond she could lie to herself all she wanted to but she couldn't lie to me. I held out my hand to her and she squared her shoulders and took it. I felt a little acceptance slither in and I knew she would get the whole way there soon.

Walking into the Banquet room was startling for her. Everything stopped and a path was cleared as Stan came to greet us. He bowed To Sookie and nodded to me…bowed! Then moved aside and turned to face the crowd.

"We owe the end of Newlin and his followers to this woman. She and her contacts made the humans see reason, all that owe fealty to me owe fealty to her." he turned to me.

"Would you introduce your life mate." I raised her hand to my lips and kissed her knuckles. Then addressed the masses.

"It is my honor to introduce you to my life mate, the Living Pythoness." without hesitation all vampires in attendance bowed to her and stayed bowed for it was only her words that would release their submission. I squeezed her hand to let her know now was the time to accept her place amongst us, she did not disappoint. She took a small step forward.

"Please do rise and enjoy your evening, I thank you for the respect you have shown me this night. Call upon me if you have need of me." everyone stood back up straight and nodded to her, all except one. Mia, a vampiress I had the unpleasant fortune to have bedded briefly. While she was falling in 'love' I was just getting my rocks off. When she turned possessive I ended it. By possessive I mean going after Pam and trying to end her because she was and I quote 'Another woman who was after me'. Now the crazy bitch was showing disrespect to my mate, not to mention a Pythoness. She rolled her eyes and turned her back on Sookie. Sookie saw it and her anger surged, but before either of us could act Ferrell had the bitch on her knees in front of us.

"You dare turn your back on a Pythoness! Even if she weren't what she is, She has saved the unlife's of countless Vampire from the fellowship. I demand retribution on behalf of the lady." this is where Sookie was going to have to step up. She needed to judge, this was her right, but the reason for the disrespect would not sit well with her. When Sookie spoke her power was evident.

"What cause do you have to treat me with such disrespect?" the bitch looked up and snarled.

"You have taken what is mine!" shock erupted through the bond. She didn't know to what or who Mia was referring.

"I do not even know you by name, what could I have possibly taken that was yours?" Mia's eyes cut to me for just a second but Sookie caught it, rage filled the bond and she released my hand and hissed at the Vampiress

"You think to speak of a prior claim on my life mate!" the power behind her words caused a shudder to roll down my spine, she was livid. The bitch just didn't know when to stop.

"We have shared blood! He has been to my bed! He is MINE!" that did it. Sookie snapped, I was hers and no one else's. I tried to send her comfort but it was shoved back at me so hard I almost doubled over from the force. She walked over to Mia and grabbed her throat, lifting her up with inhuman strength, then threw her into the center of the room. No vampires made any move to help Mia in fact they gave her a wide birth. She was angry very angry but the anger wasn't all for Mia, I knew there was some for me as well. When she stepped toward Mia fear spiked through me, I knew what she was going to do and I didn't want to let her do it. I went to move but found I couldn't, she had rooted me in place. She turned her glare on me.

"Do you claim her?" Pam was going to speak but I cut her a look that said shut the fuck up and she bowed her head. I looked Sookie or should I say the Pythoness because from the look in her eyes I was not her mate right now, I was a subject, while it pissed me off I understood. Through gritted teeth I answered with a bowed head.

"I do not Pythoness." she sneered and looked back at Mia.

"You would seek to claim one who would not claim you?" Mia stood up from where she landed.

"You have twisted him with your power! He is MINE!" Sookie looked to Stan.

"Arm her." Stan Looked shocked now, surely she was not going to take on a vampire five hundred years her senior. Ferrell knelt before her.

"Your grace allow me to deal with this trash, do not soil yourself with the likes of her blood." Sookie laid her hand on his shoulder.

"Do not fear for me, I am stronger than I look." she looked back to Stan.

"Must I repeat my self?" Stan called to another vampire and told him to get the swords.

"Of course not your grace, forgive me." Sookie sighed.

"There is nothing to forgive great king, your concern for my well being is never a fault." the vampire returned with two swords and approached Sookie she shook her head.

"I need not a sword. Arm her." Shock erupted through the crowd, they didn't know her power, she didn't need a weapon because she was the ultimate weapon. The vampire hesitated but did as he was told. Mia took up the sword offered and smiled a feral smile.

"I will end you and when I do he will come back to me!" Sookie laughed at her.

"You will not leave her this night, but by all means feel free to try." when Mia charged the fight had begun. Sookie dodged the strike and with a flick of her wrist the wind howled and a gash formed on Mia stomach. Mia's face was priceless. Her steps faltered and Sookie laughed.

"If he is truly yours then make your case, take my life!" more missed strikes by Mia and more laughter from Sookie, the way she moved, it was like she was the wind. Mia was weakening from blood loss, Sookie stopped laughing and sighed.

"I grow bored with you, how you think someone like him would or could ever be you I do not know, but I am sick of you wasting my time." Sookie flicked her wrist one last time and Mia's head fell to the floor. Sookie turned to the crowd.

"Is there anyone else who wishes to claim what is mine?" she was glorious, not a hair out of place or a speck of blood anywhere, no one spoke. I felt the weight of her power lift from me and I was able to move once more. Sookie came to me and held out her hand, I took it and kissed it again. She turned to Stan.

"I apologize for the mess, but what's a girl to do?" she shrugged. Stan's lips twitched he was fighting a smile.

"No apology necessary Pythoness, it will clean. Now that this unpleasantness has been dealt with shall we continue with the party?" she nodded to him and everyone relaxed and the party continued around cleaners that were dealing with what was left of Mia. I wanted to get her out of here and speak to her but with her accepting who she was I couldn't just take her, if she made one move that said she didn't want to go if I tried I would be silvered. She was a Pythoness first and my life mate second. Pam, I needed Pam. I sent her urgency and pushed to her that it was about Sookie then looked to the doors leading outside. She understood.

"Pythoness, the garden is just beautiful at this time of night, would you join me?" Sookie took Pam's arm but not before kissing my cheek. It was a show, she was still beyond pissed at me. I waited twenty minutes before I followed them out. They were in a heated discussion.

"He never claimed her, she tried to attack me for fuck's sake. She was nuts. You cannot be angry with him because she was crazy." Sookie growled.

"He shared his blood with her. His carelessness is what I am pissed about. She had grounds to challenge me and I had no warning. I don't give a fuck if he screwed everyone in that fucking room. He failed to tell me something that could have been life threatening. Who else am I going to have to kill because they seek to claim him?" Pam snarled at her.

"Who is he going to have to kill for you? Do you not think if one of those vampires in there tried to lay claim to you he would not take them out in a heart beat? Then there are the fae and elves, how many do you think he would kill to keep you?" I felt Sookie's anger falter and disappear. She sniffled and I knew she was crying.

"I know.. I just…" A flash of light cut her off and I heard her scream.

"PAM!" then pain coursed through me, but it wasn't Pam's. I speed to their location and the female fae from before had her hand over her mouth and a tear slid down her face. She saw me and light took her away and that's when I saw Pam, her back was to me and she was terrified. She felt me and turned with Sookie in her arms, a wooden arrow sticking out of her back. Oh god's NO! I rushed to them and pulled Sookie away from her.

"Go get the others, I want all vampires out here NOW!" I roared at her, she was gone. I looked down to my lover. Her last words as her eyes closed were.

"I love you my life…" and that's when Pythia's words clicked for me. The fight of my life, she was my life and now she was fighting for hers.

A/N: So, I hope you liked it! I must stress this length will not be the norm, it was requested a couple of times in reviews so I gave in. tomorrows chapter will be back to normal, but I will make longer ones through out. Sorry for the cliffy but remember not all is as it seems. Review if you can! : )