AN: I apologize for the delay with this chapter. I'm out of town and with little to no access to the Internet. A special thank you to my beta Midnightquiver for taking having patience and looking this story over for me. Your amazing girl! :) I will leave the rest of notes at the bottom enjoy!

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Seventeen minutes too submit to Hate.

Seventeen minutes to fall into Desire.

Seventeen minutes to find a war.

Seventeen seconds to fall in love

"In a Moment of death is when you truly become alive."

Sookie POV:

Have you ever felt death? Ever felt the presence of death? Well I'll tell you now, I do all the time, and I'm sick of death and it bein' all around me.

I can feel my body begin to come alive again like some kind of spark inside me. Like when me and Jason were little we would build a campfire and sit around it, and I could almost feel the fire in me. It was like I was a part of that fire. Strange really.

Somethin' was being forced down my throat, a liquid of some kind and I realize it's blood. I panic because I don't want to become a vampire, if I'm to die let me die so I can see Gran again, I need her now more then ever. Moaning and trying to move my mouth, I feel someone hold me still so they can continue to feed me their blood. I can feel the strength start to build in me, and I open my eyes to the most beautiful green/blueish eyes I've ever seen.

It was Godric feeding me his blood. I start to struggle so I can get him to stop, but he pressed his wrist even more to my mouth. Then I felt something on my right leg start to burn, but not in the hurtin' kind of way, but almost - healing.

After some time maybe a few minutes, maybe an hour, Godric finally pulled his wrist from my mouth. I could feel his blood drip down my mouth onto my neck and I begin to cough because there is smoke still in the room.

Oh ma God! We are still in the room where everything exploded. I looked down at myself and saw I didn't imagine the blood and guts, a vampire died on top of me. I try to look around the room to see if I can spot who is missin', and I couldn't find Eric or Jessica. NO! I start to cry and looked back up at Godric with the question in my eyes.

He looked at me with no emotion, as if he built a wall around himself faster than the speed of light. Godric lifted me up just a little and glanced towards the right, and I follow his eyes. I see Eric holding an injured Jessica. Her whole right side was badly burnt, but I could see she is healing slowly from the blood she was drinkin'.

But what surprised me the most Eric was the one giving her blood - his blood. I know it's to help her heal as quickly as possible until they can get some human or True blood. It still just stung to see him allow her to taste his blood, and I don't know why.

I glanced back up at Godric who was lookin' at me with a strange expression, but it disappeared so fast I couldn't understand what it was. I tried to ask another question, but it was still hard for me to talk. Godric understood what was going on, so he started to explain quickly while still holding me.

His voice was just as cold as the expression on his face, "It was Isabel that met the true death saving you. Myself and Eric couldn't get to you in time, so she pushed you down, and the impact of the blast caused her to meet the true death."

Tears just started to fall from my eyes faster than I could imagine. Isabel. Why Isabel? Why attack us? My life just seems to be one death after another, and I can't help but to think it's all my fault.

Godric must have sensed what I was thinkin', because he cut my thoughts off so quickly, "Don't little fae. We have no time for self pity. We can only recover and strike back."

Before I could respond Trinity voice cut me off, in an odd way I was glad to know she was okay as well.

"My master is correct, no need to let your silly emotions get in our way right now. We need to move we've been waiting for you and the baby vamp over there to recover so we can remove ourselves from this shit hole."

Godric begin to lift me to my feet, and I glanced over to see Jessica was fully healed, but looked weak and I guess hungry. Her eyes were almost black and fangs were still out.

I looked back at Godric whose hand was still on my waist to support me.

"How long did I black out, felt like forever."

"Only a few minutes sweet Sookie." I turned to see it was Victor who responded back to me. He was standing next to two large pools of blood and guts. I looked back at him in question. "My guards. They did their job in protecting me, the King. Glad to see you were worried."

I couldn't help but to swallow and shift uncomfortably and give him my crazy Sookie smile when he said that, "I'm glad - you're okay as well."

"Seventeen minutes." I swung ma head back to Godric who was glaring at Victor. "What?"

Godric shifted his eyes back to me and spoke again, "You were out for exactly seventeen minutes."

Jessica finally spoke standing next to Eric still lookin' hungry, "Felt like seventeen seconds to me. But who cares I'm starving. I've never felt this hungry since becomin' a vampire. Can I please go feed? I still feel weak, but beyond hungry."

Trinity walks towards the middle of the room and picks something up. "The baby vamp is right we need to get out of here. This room is not safe for any of us right now. Isn't that correct master?"

After she says that, I looked around and couldn't help but to gasp. The ceiling looked ready to collapse at any time. The walls that were once covered with beautiful paintings were destroyed and covered with smoke and blood. All the furniture was ruined and everything looked worst then the trash inside Merlotte's Dumpster. Not to mention, everyone looked like hell.

Godric finally let go of my waist and walked forward a little ready to give orders.

"Trinity is correct, we need to move. Everyone return to the other side of my home that is light tight. We can't move toward another location until tomorrow night. No one is to leave or go find a human companion. I need to report this to the Authority and the AVL."

He glanced towards Victor and gave him a weird look.

"Victor perhaps it would be best if you called more guards for yourself. I'm sure we don't want anything to happen to our visiting King." I saw Victor frown deeply at what Godric said. "Everyone else go, I will have some blood delivered to your room. It will be donated bag blood and the True Blood. We can't have any donors in this location anymore. It's not safe."

With that said I watched, Elena, Stan, Victor, and his remaining guard along with Trinity leave through the door. Eric and Jessica made their way towards the door as well when Godric used vampire speed to step in front of them.

He just stood there staring deeply into Eric's eyes. I don't know all the details, but everyone could tell somethin' was happenin' between them. But now they stared at each other, and I could feel for just this moment nothin' mattered except that they were both okay. Eric nodded at Godric then grabbed Jessica after she gave Godric a strange look, and they both left. It was just me and Godric now.

I watched him look around the room, and he is not foolin' me.

"It wasn't your fault Godric." He quickly turned his head and with the use of his vampire speed came to stand next to me in seconds. "This here was NOT your fault. You didn't know or have any control."

Out of the blue he picked me up with his arms under my legs and around my back and started to walk. "That is the problem little fae. I didn't know, and this isn't acceptable." Before I could say anything else he ran towards my new room.

Unknown POV

I watched as the ancient vampire left with the half breed to the other side of his home. It looks like we finally have their full attention. I will have to thank the witch for casting the spell on that human for me.

From the time the human walked inside I have been listening. I was able to see and hear, along with controlling all her movements. They thought she was glamoured, which is perfect and fits right into our plan. A darn good spell if I say so myself. Yes. I will pay the witch extra for doing me this favor.

Reaching into my pocket I pull out my cell phone and dialed my first number on speed dial. It didn't even ring before I heard him pick up. "It is done, the message has been delivered and I am sure they understand." I reached into my pocket again to pull out a piece of paper. "Should I move into phase two?"

"No there will be no need, because Compton will do that for us. Return to the others and begin gathering everyone. I will be there after the next full moon to discuss something of deep importance."

I smirked and glanced back up at the house. "As you wish." We ended the call and after one last look at the house, I turned around to return to the place where everything will begin.

Godric POV

I raced towards one of the extra rooms with the little fae in my arms. I could sense she hasn't fully recovered her strength, even with my blood in her system now. Thankfully, her wounds are healed. As much as I love to tease the little fae, her being injured is something I will not tolerate if I can help it.

We reached the door, and I hear Sookie asking me a question, but I ignore her for now. I press a code into the panel next to the door as I am still holding her. The door slides open, and I walk in with her in my arms towards the bedroom.

"Hey where are you takin' me? The couch is fine Godric."

This woman is stubborn and argumentative even over something like this.

"Little one, I am taking you to the bedroom to rest and for me to check you over. You almost died not too long ago, remember?"

"Yes, I remember and you gave me your blood. Thank you, but I'm healed, and I don't need a babysitter."

"Is that so?" I reached the side of the bed and gently lowered her struggling form, and leaned close to her face. "From my knowledge of how many times you do get into trouble little fae, you do need a baby sitter."

Instead of the angry and passionate reaction I was expecting from her, I watched as tears slowly traveled down her face. Those tears cut something deep inside me, almost deeper than the pain I feel for my child, Eric.

"Please...stop crying." I haven't had to deal with a crying woman in centuries, unless it was a cry of pleasure. This little one here is always shedding tears. "Come now, cease these tears and let me check you over."

Well it seems after I said that some of her spark came back. "Will you stop tellin' me what to do! You're not a doctor."

"Actually, over my life time I have been to schooling for treatment of you "humans" so I would be what you consider a doctor."

"You're kidding right?"

"No, I found myself bored over the years so I take the time to learn different subjects. Now be still."

"Well you're not my doctor! I told you, I am healed from your blood."

"And you are still weak even with my blood flowing through your veins so, do you want me to insure you're healed and recovered or would you like me to leave so you can pass out, because I can feel how weak you are."

I watched her face cover in a question while I sat on the bed next to her and started to expect her legs. They were gravely injured in the blast, and for some odd reason I desired to make sure she is okay. Maybe more so for myself then for the little fae.

As I continued to look her over I could feel her emotions and the curiosity rolling off of her was starting to bother me. As I am checking were she had a large open wound on her face but it is now healed she finally started to ask me her questions.

"Did you take any of my blood?" Looking into her eyes now I answered.

"No, you did not offer, and I refused to take anything from you without your knowledge."

"Then what did you mean you could feel me if you haven't had ma blood?"

"But you have had mine, so I can feel you now and sense your location among other things."

Shocked registered on her face. "So we are not bonded? and what other things are you takin' about? I already know you can sense me, protect me and know ma feelings. But what else is there?"

Now it was my time to be curious. "Compton never told you about the effects of our blood? Not even Eric?"

"I didn't give Eric the chance to tell me anything, and Bill told me how he can find me and sense whenever I'm in danger. Why is there more?"

I never understood how naive she truly is until now.

"Little one, our blood is very powerful, the older the vampire is, the more powerful the effects of our blood is on a human. Not only can I sense your emotions, and find you. You will start to feel an attraction towards me a desire, lust, even dream about me. Most confused it with love, but its lust. Any emotions you have for me already will increase because of my blood. Why did Compton not tell you this?"

Once again I watched tears start to form in her eyes as clarity covered her face. "It was all a lie. Everything. He said it was just to heal me and nothing else would happen. I asked him if my feelings were real, if what he feels was real."

"Little one, I am confused." Anger and pain crossed her face before she started to response. "Bill! He lied to me! From the night I've met him it's been nothin' but a lie. I will never forgive him for this, ever."

I touched her hands gently in hopes to calming her down. "Explain everything."

The tears were now drying up and after a few minutes she finally started to talk. "The night I met Bill, I saved him from some drainers. I had "heard" them saying they was going to jump a vampire to take their blood. There was only one vampire at the bar I work at, Bill. I followed them outside and stop them before they could drain him. I thought I was doing the right thing. I couldn't bear to see anyone get hurt."

She closed her eyes to take a deep breath before continuing. "Bill tried to offer me his blood and sex, but I'm a lady, so I told him no, and I didn't want his blood. The next night the drainers returned and jump me while I was leavin' from work. They had beat me until I couldn't move, and I could feel myself dying. Then suddenly Bill shows up and saves me. He gave me a ton of his blood to stop me from dying. I was so grateful, and he told me there were not many effects, just he could find me when I'm in danger. Now I know it was a lie. Everything! If he lied about that, it makes me wonder about everythin' down to my first meetin' him."

I was silent for a long time as I lost myself in my thoughts and her silent tears. There was a rumor Compton was on a mission for The Queen of Louisiana, could Sookie be it? Her story had many holes in it.

How did Compton get captured by drainers and it was never reported? Eric would have mention this to me I'm sure of it. We have discuss why Compton could not be trusted. Eric must not know of this.

Then there was the little story of him saving her and giving his blood to her. Vampires only give their blood for a purpose. Even I can admit I gave her mine not only to heal her but to track the little fae as well, while this enemy of ours attacks us to keep her safe. I'm almost positive the little fae is the reason Compton returned to that location.

Now this begs the question, of why the queen sent him to secure Sookie for her. Does the queen know Sookie is part fae? If this is a fact, little fae is in more danger then she could understand. Tomorrow night at our new location I will go to Eric with this.

Bill's POV

This plan must work. It needs to work or else I doubt I will reach my two-hundredth birthday. Damn it. I need to get everything I need here, but it's all stuck in Dallas. Why didn't I think before taking off and leaving everything? I didn't even grab a shirt.

No matter, I will get what "he" wants, collect my payment, and go. I also need to tend to my queen before I lose control of that situation as well. For now I need to put my plan into action.

I'm walking up to Sookeh's house and can see the lights are on. Is she back? But as I come closer I see it's not her scent but it's still familiar. I can hear somethin' going on in the kitchen and I quickly come to the door and walk inside. Thankfully Sookeh has never receded my invitation.

Quickly walking to the kitchen someone is bent over in the ice-box. They stand back up and turn around and see me. It's Jason.

"Oh fuck man! vampire Bill you scared me." He places a hand over his rapidly beating heart and takes a breath in. "I thought you and Sook was in Texas or somethin'? Are you guys back? Where is Sook?"

I watched him as he was eating some chicken while askin' me all these questions with his mouth full. I did not want to deal with Jason tonight; I have other plans to take place.

"Sookeh is still in Dallas, she is - helping a friend and should be arriving back soon. What are you doing here; to my knowledge you weren't welcome here anymore?"

"Now, that's where you're wrong! Me and Sook made up before you guys left. I was packin' to take off for Texas myself to some camp so I could get my head together. But Sook talked me out of it and told me to stay here and when she gets back we will work on other things."

Why didn't Sookeh tell me about this? No matter Jason won't interfere with what I have planned.

"So Sookeh knows you are staying here in her home?" He bites into another piece of chicken and I can't help but to be even more appalled with human food.

"Well yeah man, that's what I just said. Listen do you want a True Blood or somethin' I need to ask you some questions. I figured we need to bond ya know, since you are datin' my sister. I need some tips from ya."

I watched him go into the corner and get me a True blood where Sookie keeps them, then turned to warm it up. This is going to be a long night.

"Now vampire Bill, I need you to tell me any secrets about, well ya know - sex. Not that I don't know, I just have a date with a special lady tomorrow night and rumor has it she is wild in the sheets. I need to impress her man, and you're old so you know somethin' I'm sure. Since daddy died I had to teach myself, which wasn't so hard. The ladies tell me I'm a natural plus I'm pretty big - "

I tuned him out as he sits my now warmed True Blood on the table. Yes, this will be a very long night. Damn!

Godric POV

I'm so lost in my thoughts I didn't hear little fae call my name until now. "Yes little one, can you repeat what you just asked."

"I didn't ask anythin'. You've been ignoring me for the past twenty minutes that I started to say random things just to get your attention. Where did you go?"

"I apologize, my thoughts got away from me. Can you please repeat your original question?"

She rolled her eyes, but I noticed she no longer had any tears. "I asked does this mean I will find you attractive now."

Smirking as a ranked my eyes over her body. "In a sense yes."

She rolled her eyes and looked at me with a playful glare. "Great, I guess I'm your new puppet."

"Well, I do pull good string."

I could see she is starting to get frustrated. "Don't you need to go rest and leave me alone. You can see I'm fine now."

"You're correct it's almost dawn and I do need to rest. Can you move over some I like to sleep on the right side of the bed."

"Wait what? You're staying in here? NO! No way, there are plenty of rooms pick another one."

"But there are not enough safe rooms that are light tight. If you have forgotten half of my home was just destroyed."

"I know that Isabel died saving me! But do you have to stay with me? I really don't want you here."

Getting frustrated, I run my hand through my hair and quickly lean into her. "Yes I know one of my underlings died in the blast. I have to take responsibility for it. Do what you want, but I am resting here after I inform the Authority of what has taken place. But to ease your worries I will rest on in the secure light tight box, I wouldn't want you to worry about me touching you."

I take an unnecessary breath, step away from her shocked face and walk towards the door. I must inform the proper channels of everything before resting. Right as I am walking out the door I hear the little fae.

"I'm sorry. Don't go. What if they come back, you could die out there since everyone else is locked in their rooms. Please just stay. I'm tired and frustrated and -"

"There's no need to apologize Sookie" I cut her off before she could continue. "Just rest and recover they won't strike again."

"How do you know that?"

"Because this was just a message, and I understand it loud and clear." I walked out the door after saying that to the little fae and I hear one last thing after I secured the door again.

"He called me Sookie..." and I smelled her tears once again.

As I'm walking down the hall I see Victor coming towards me. "What is it Victor, it's nearly dawn you should be resting."

He looked startled when I said something but it was quickly covered by one of his salesmen smiles. "I was just on my way to inform the Authority of everything."

"There is no need, you may be a King, but this is my nest and my area, let me take care of it."

"If you wish, I will be on my way to resting." He walked past me and around the corner. Funny I thought he picked a room towards the opposite end of this hallway.

Continuing on my way, I braced myself for have to dealing with the AVL and The Authority.

Eric POV

Slipping into my pet's new room. I see she is finally alone and is lying down. I know she can sense me, but I don't want to come any closer. I just needed to see she was okay. I almost lost her in the blast. I almost lost my maker as well.

Rage starts to build up inside me at the thought them harming my maker. Yes, I am angry with him, but no one is allowed to harm him. I want to reopen the bond with him, but I know now is not the time to do it.

I watch my pet a few more minutes when I leave her resting place. I make sure to secure the door and walk down across the hall to my own new room. Before I could even put the code into the door I see Victor coming down the hallway.

"Shouldn't you be resting at your age the bleeds do effect you greatly."

He glares darkly at me, "Viking hold your tongue if you want to keep it." Now is my time to be surprised and amused.

"Are you picking a fight? King or not I'm much older and stronger."

He steps up closely to me, "You wouldn't dare get rid of the few Allies you have right now during this new war."

"You have a nerve to call yourself that. I know you Victor; you always have something else going on. Godric invited you here but know that we don't trust you for shit."

"Such harsh words viking. Now play nice like your maker told you to or is your marriage with him still in trouble?"

I can feel every ounce of my strength holding me back not to tear him apart. "I would be careful Victor; it's a little convenient that your last fangbanger was the one glamoured to attack us."

He dropped his fangs in anger, but then took a dark look at me and walked away.

Fucking trash! We don't need him here. Why Godric asked for his help I don't know. But then again, you keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer.

AN: There you go Chapter 6! Did you really think I would kill off Godric or Eric? haha! Don't worry they are safe for now. So what is Bill up too? Is Victor an enemy like Eric believes? What will Sookie do now that she knows more about Bill? This story is shaping up to be longer then I thought, I hope you guys stick with me. :) Also the big reveal of who the pet is along with other things is coming up VERY soon. Afterwards that is when the real drama in this story begins. ;)

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