Goddesses and Monsters

Chapter 8

A/N: BIG Thank You to everyone who has reviewed, I really appreciate your comments.

I'm changing to writing in first person, I hope you like it. Eventually I'll get round to changing previous chapters. I'm lucky enough to have the gained the guidance of the oracle that is Bruja6110. Big thanks to her too for my introduction to American breakfast dining. She's also coming aboard as a collaborator from this chapter on. So everybody please give her a big warm welcome.

I want to inform those of you who are staunch E/S fans that P/S will not be getting on but G/S will be lovers too. Please remember that Sookie was not brought up with Christian morals, so the idea of multiple partners is not against her sensibilities. There won't be sex every chapter and you may get more graphic descriptions from EPOV but Sookie doesn't use the kind of language that he does, so hence her 'twee' terminology. I will not disappoint those who want sex to happen and I also won't alarm those who think that it's too early for Sookie after her ordeal. Nuff said.

p.s. I do not own the SVM or TB.

Eric

To say I was turned on at the prospect of devouring my gorgeous little fairy princess was an understatement. Not only could I feel both her and Godric's desire alongside my own, but the smell of her arousal had us worked up into a near frenzy of lust.

When Sookie announced she wanted us to take her home, a thrill pulsed through my groin at the prospect of what the following hours could bring. She did not need to say it twice; we were out of our seats in a blur. Signaling our farewells, Pam stood shocked with her mouth wide open. Even though Pam's previous comments to Sookie were merely her usual teasing, I knew she was not jealous. The feelings coming from Pam, were to my surprise, purely sisterly.

Without another word spoken, Sookie and I were in my car speeding back home with Godric following close behind in his Range Rover. My hand found Sookie's and I began rubbing circles in her palm; her heart was racing and I sensed apprehension mixed with lust through our bond. Was she nervous? Perhaps her bravado was misplaced?

I was so preoccupied with the feelings that consumed the three of us at the bar, that I did not take the time to process that this was a big step for her. With her indirect comments about the traumas that she had suffered previously, I did not expect her to reveal the details anytime soon. I suspected that she had been raped and brutally at that. We had barely known each other a day and it was not something you shared with a relative stranger. Although I could sense she had feelings for me already, I put them down to infatuation and romanticism. I was unfamiliar with the romantic notion of love; the only real love I had was fighting, feeding, and fucking. That fact had not changed even when turned from human to vampire.

I knew that I should take a step back and slow things down. It seemed that Sookie was influenced by the strong emotions emitted from both Godric and I. Even though they had not shared blood, it seemed that our feelings were hard for her to resist. Earlier on, I had sensed her garnering confidence and resolution; but still, I was sure she needed to ease herself into the intense relationship that being with a vampire would be. Giving herself to both of us might be too much for her to handle and I was sensitive enough to be considerate of overloading her fragile sensibilities after her sensitive ordeal .

Glancing over at her, I noticed she had fallen asleep, most likely from the rhythmic stroking of her palm and the waves of calm sent her earlier. It was probably just as well and saved me from having to turn her down. She had quite an eventful day and jumping into bed with us may be something she would regret in the morning. I did not want her to regret being with me or with Godric if she chose him too. I wanted nothing more than for her to experience the immense pleasure I could give her, but I wanted her to want me out of more than the desire to forget her past, or because she was too absorbed with our feelings to think rationally.

After pulling into the garage, I shut my door as quietly as possible, hoping not to wake her. Easing her out of her seat and into my arms, I tucked her closely to my chest. As Godric and I looked upon her angelic face as she slept, we shared a look of silent understanding that this was not the night we would share ourselves. Godric had amazing perception and I was sure by watching her tonight that he had an idea of what had happened to her in Faery. Although beautiful, the Fae could be viciously cruel which made them formidable enemies.

Reluctant to leave her, I took her down to my room and laid her gently on the furs covering my bed. Godric and I stared at her for a few minutes before undressing and laying down either side of her.

I decided to leave her dressed even though I yearned for a repeat of the view I had enjoyed earlier. She looked perfect laying in the soft layers, her hair waved out around her head and I could not help but stare at her peaceful beauty.

"You care for her... very much." Godric whispered, stroking a finger over her lips. Sookie's tongue peeked out to wet her lip and she sighed deeply, although still in slumber.

"I do. She has bewitched me." I admitted. There was no hiding it from him, as much as I found the concept of love alien, the effect she was having on me felt... right. It was equally as plain to me that he was just as enchanted by her. I played with a tendril of her hair, bringing it to my face, breathing in the sweetness of her scent and enjoying the softness.

"She is amazing." Godric rarely praised the females we encountered, so to hear such adulation from him was exceptionally surprising. Sookie was exceptional and a whole host of other adjectives.

"That she is. Do you think she has any idea the power she holds over us?" I smiled at him. The idea that this fragile woman could have two powerful vampires wrapped around her finger was comical, but true. I would do anything, give her anything that her heart desired and was sure that Godric would too.

"The fact that she is unaware of that power and that she would be unlikely to exploit it, is what makes us so accepting of it my child. I find myself unusually receptive to her domination of my emotions."

Sookie murmured something, then turned on her side to face Godric as she slid her hand across his abdomen. Godric glanced at me and smiled, satisfied with this small affection from their sleeping beauty.

Aligning myself behind her, I slipped my hand over hers as I buried my face in the mass of her hair that flowed down her back. We laid silently, enjoying the bond of intimacy and serenity that Sookie evoked, until dawn neared.

Noticing that Godric had gone into downtime, I removed my hand from hers to reach for my portable security PDA and my phone. I typed a few commands into the security system, aligning Sookie's face from the afternoon's security footage for the facial recognition programme that would allow her to exit my room and the sub-level floors manually just this once, until Alcide could enter her prints and iris scan. Firing off a message to Alcide with instructions for the morning, I also requested that he take her for a hearty breakfast; remembering how much she enjoyed the experience of trying new food last night.

Hearing the daytime blinds descending on the sun exposed part of the house that led out onto my private deck, warned me that dawn was near. The area that was my sanctuary, a place where I could go to read or exercise.

It would be a pleasant place to bring Sookie one evening and perhaps provide a feast by the fire for her, possibly followed by my own fairy banquet.

Placing my PDA and phone back on the bedside table, I resumed my previous position. Feeling Sookie wiggle her jean clad backside closer made me sigh as I placed a tender kiss upon her shoulder.

As the dawn pulled me into my daytime rest, I drifted into darkness with a smile of my face. This was how I wanted to fall asleep every morning.

Sookie

When I opened my eyes, all I could see was turquoise sky and softly drifting clouds, my body felt light as a feather, cushioned by what felt like fur. Tilting my head slowly to the side, I could see tall trees and wildflowers in every colour imaginable surrounding me . I was naked except for a long gold chain and pendant in the shape of a sun inlaid with an amber heart that came to rest between my breasts.

Closing my eyes, I listened to the sound of birds in the trees and water lapping at the bank of a stream somewhere nearby. The warm scented breeze rustled the meadow grass and tendrils of my hair flew around my face. Rising to my feet I looked around, there was no life except for the forest itself which stretched as far as my eyes could see.

Whispered voices echoed in my head, they seemed to wrap all around me like they travelled on the breeze; smiling, I recognised the voices I heard as my vampires.

"Sookie" the voices whispered; Eric and Godric's distinct voices alternated like a taunt. Following in the direction that made the voices stronger, I walked forward into the deepening forest. The foliage was denser and the canopy of the trees engulfed what little light there was from above. The darkness did not matter. My skin gave off a luminescent glow, which cut through the darkness, lighting my way.

The whispers suddenly became louder. I could not see the bodies that they belonged to although I sensed the presence of my vampires nearby. Suddenly ghostly apparitions rushed around me, their wisp like fingers reaching out to touch my body, causing my skin to tingle all over. I whirled and swayed; lost in glorious abandonment until they enveloped around me and once again we were moving. When we stopped I saw that I was back in the meadow again, the apparitions had materialised and although not solid, I could feel them like they were flesh and blood.

Before me were Eric and Godric, their skin was sun kissed and their eyes sparkled in the sunlight. Taking a hand each, they pulled me down to the grass with them, laughing and smiling happily. Eric leaned over and kissed me tenderly whilst Godric was laying a trail of butterfly kisses over my neck. There wasn't a spot on my body that was left untouched as they worshipped me from head to toe and back again.

"Yield to us Sookie, let us love you." They whispered in tandem. I looked into ice blue and hazel eyes that held nothing but love for me and pulled them both down to my chest in acquiescence.

"Yes" I breathed. "Love me."

As Eric devoured my breasts, sucking and licking at my nipples, Godric kissed a tantalising trail from my ankle to my thigh. There he lapped teasingly at my folds, sucking and nibbling causing my inner muscles to clench in delight. The attention of Eric's mouth on my breasts and Godric consuming me was intense and I could feel the tingle of my orgasm build as I moaned in pleasure. It reached its crescendo as Eric kissed me passionately and I cried out into his mouth as Godric held me tightly to his face as he devoured me.

They both laid down beside me as I kept my eyes closed and breathed deeply, savouring the aftershocks of my climax. Godric pulled me over on my side and kissed me deeply as he tenderly held my breast and teased my nipple. Eric was tightly behind me, kissing my neck and shoulder whilst his hand trailed down the curve of my hip and hooked my leg back over his. His hand dipped down the trembling skin of my stomach to between my legs where he slid his fingers through the wetness gathered there.

I could feel Eric's manhood push against my rear. Retracting the hand he used to stroke me, he guided his tip to my center. We both moaned as our nerves tingled at the sensation as he pushed inside me, filling me up to the hilt. Sensuously and torturously, he slowly built up the rhythm of his thrusts; holding my hip with one hand, the other slid under my left arm to squeeze my left breast. Godric was still kissing me as I was drowning in ecstasy of the feeling of their strong, muscular bodies sandwiching me deliciously. I was lost in oblivion as they stimulated every erogenous zone they could reach. Godric allowed me to breath and nipped his way down to my right breast, sucking and biting gently on my nipple. His right hand held my head running his fingers through my hair, and his left hand left a blazing trail that ended at where Eric and I were joined. It was Godric's turn to moan as he reached my bare slick skin and his fingers explored my lips that encased Eric's length. He trailed his fingertips over Eric's hardness as it slid between us.

I was nearly lost in bliss but not enough to ignore Godric's equally impressive manhood begging for attention at my stomach. Reaching with my right hand, the other tightly fisting Godric's hair as he laved at my breast, I stroked him, sliding the skin over his hardness back and forth. I could hear Godric panting and the sucking on my nipple got stronger, meanwhile Eric's pace was increasing as he whispered sweet words from his native tongue, into my ear. I could feel not only my own climax approaching but my lovers' too as they both bit simultaneously into my neck and breast as they orgasmed.

The scream of ecstasy that emerged from me was accompanied a bright glow as my body radiated with pleasure. It consumed us all in its warmth and as it faded, my lovers dissolved into ghostly apparitions once again and flit up into the sky which had darkened into twilight as we laid there.

Once again I lay on the furs, my body tingling with satisfaction and a huge smile on my face. Looking up at the gradually emerging stars, my eyes began to unfocus; all I could see were blurs in the sky as I drifted off to sleep.

Slowly waking from sleep, I was conscious of two cool and very naked bodies wrapped around me. Smiling at the thought that I was still with my vampires, I willed myself fully awake to take in their glory.

Opening my eyes, I came face-to-face with Godric. He was lying on his back, silent and unmoving. My right arm and leg were draped over his naked body as my face rested on his shoulder. Trailing my fingers over his exposed tattoos, I finally placed a kiss on my finger and pressed it to his lips. I could feel Eric pressed against my back, just as he had been when he made love to me in my dream. My hair was caught under his head, making it hard to fully look back at him. Trailing my fingers down his body, I quickly became aware that he was naked too. The feel of his strong form felt made me feel safe; however, his large hand held on to me with quite a grip. Not surprisingly, he too was dead to the world.

With my head still stuck, I did my best to glance at his sleeping face when I finally became aware of my surroundings. Startled for a moment, I realized that we were in a large bedroom. We were lying on furs, definitely not in a meadow and I frowned in confusion. How did we get here? Did I just dream everything? I couldn't remember anything past looking out into the night as it sped by on the journey home while Eric softly stroked my hand; it had felt so soothing that I must have drifted off to sleep. They must have put me in bed with them after we arrived back at the house.

Feeling my face get hot, the realization dawned on me that I just had the first erotic dream of my life, only to wake-up in a bed of furs and my naked lovers from the dream. Dear gods! They are both stark naked and clutching my still clothed body for dear life.

Oh my, what a way to wake up!

Still trapped under heavy arms with my hair acting as an anchor under the weight of a Vikings' head; I quickly took inventory of any aches or pains. My womanhood felt normal, not sore like it had been when Preston forcibly had taken me. Reaching a hand up to my breast and then my neck, expecting to find healing fang marks, I was pleasantly surprised that there were none. I came to the conclusion that everything had definitely been a dream; my body was mark free and gave no indication that I had had sex recently.

Unsure about what I read concerning vampires dying for the day, I wondered if I would wake them. Stroking Eric's hand, I spoke his name gently... nothing. It was then I discovered that he wasn't even breathing. Realizing that Godric had not stirred either, I gently laid Eric's heavy arm on his hip. Next, to free my hair. Eric's face seemed to be buried in the back of my hair and as much as I pulled my head, it hurt too much. Painfully turning over, I winced at the feeling of my hair being pulled from my scalp before I reached up to grab my hair with one hand, then lifting Eric's head with the other.

Thank the Gods! Free at last!

Sitting up, I giggled at the circumstances I found myself in; ogling the naked bodies of two men...vampires while they slept. They both were truly beautiful specimens of masculinity. Facing them later might be a little embarrassing and I was, for once, relieved that I was the mind reader and not them.

Eric's room was quite large, the pile of furs we laid on was seemingly the focus of the room. From the timber floor, were walls painted in a deep sea blue that graduated into midnight blue at the ceiling, depicting a clear starlit night sky. I couldn't help but stare up at the sight, the constellations were perfectly depicted; just like in the astronomy books I had read as I tried to spot as many as I could remember.

Surmising that Eric must like the outdoors and made his ceiling mirror the night sky over an ocean so the room was peaceful for him. Getting up, I went to where a light was streaming through a doorway which led thankfully, to an enormous bathroom; it was even more luxurious than the one in my room. After caring for my 'needs', I suddenly heard my stomach growl, making me decide that it was time to bathe before going in search of some food.

Walking towards the door, I noticed that on the wall were one of the strange devices that I had seen Eric activate when he took me down to the room with the cars. Seeing no other way to exit the room, I touched the screen with my thumb like Eric did last night, but the panel made a strange noise and the door remained closed. Suddenly the panel lit up and a beam of light ran over the contours of my face. I just stood still, not sure of what would happen next, when the heavy metal door opened with a gentle hiss allowing me to exit. I peeked out into a dimly lit hallway that gave no indication which way I should go to get upstairs. My curiosity got the better of my hunger when I decided to find out what was behind the other doors.

Deciding with the door to my left, and following the procedure from before, I gingerly opened the door to another bedroom; it was decorated femininely, but not too overtly so. I assumed this to be where Pam slept when she stayed here. Exiting that room, I tried the next door which looked like a study. Strange screens lined the wall, each one having what looked to be pictures of other parts of the house. Everything was foreign to me, I didn't recognise any of what filled this room; the furniture even looked like nothing I had ever seen before. It was made of metals and materials that smelled like wood and leather; the room looked distinctly masculine, something used by only a man. Backing out of the room with my curiosity sated, I finally decided to try the double doors at the end of the hall.

Approaching the double doors, I looked at the screen as the light hit my face again and the doors opened into a huge brightly lit room that was almost empty. Looking around in awe, I noticed that the walls were mirrored on three sides, with the remaining wall being completely glass. I could see the grounds outside and trickling water that flowed over large pebbles into a small pond. The only thing in the room was a black couch, smartly placed so the beautiful sight could be admired. I could not help wondering if this serene place was actually used. The desire to leap and twirl bubbled inside of me; laughing out loud at the freedom felt like a serene pleasure. I had danced alone in my room in Faery, but the chamber was not very big and proved restrictive. Thinking back, it was the only activity I got.

Finally spinning to a stop, I glanced over to one of mirrored wall to see it comprised of two different doors. Carefully easing one of the doors open, I was struck speechless about the stunning view that could be seen from where I stood. Standing on a sleek wooden terrace with angled sides that sloped at the exact angle as the roof; the area led out to an intimate seating area sunken around a pit that could hold a fire. Walking to the edge of the terrace, I noticed that the view from this side of the house was amazingly tranquil. The agriculture towards the lake seemed fully taken advantage of; which allowed Eric a stunning view whilst creating a safe and tranquil space for himself.

The area looked like a wonderful place to spend a quiet evening and debated bringing it up to Eric. Returning from the outside, then exiting the room from the second door, I tried to find the way to my area when I noticed around a corner was the 'elevator' we had ridden in the night before. The machine still made me nervous so thankfully I remembered that I had teleported last night.

Closing my eyes, I pictured myself back in the room from the night before and heard a 'POP'; luckily, when I opened my eyes I was thankfully, in familiar territory. Dashing through a seating area and down the corridor to my room; I desperately felt the need to bathe. In Faery, I had only taken baths from the tubs brought into my room; but being in this world had so much to offer, I decided to start with the waterfall that came from the wall. Shedding my wrinkled clothes, I placed them on a nearby chair before stepping into the glass enclosure that housed this strange bathing device. Although it was alien to me, the waterfall in the wall was something I was definitely going to embrace. Turning the knobs on the wall, warm water sprinkled gently over my face and I bathed in the heavenly warmth.

"Amazing!" I said to myself; this was truly a pleasure. After taking time to wash my hair and body with the pleasant smelling lotions arranged on a shelf, I closed my eyes and relaxed, letting the steam swirl around me.

Turning off the waterfall and stepping out of enclosure, I wrapped my body and hair in towels and dried off before applying some scented cream to my skin. Sitting at the dressing table, combing my long hair straight, I was so engrossed in the action that without thought, I automatically answered the knock to the room's door.

The door swung open and in stepped Alcide. He quickly flung his hand over his eyes and proceeded to choke on his own breath. Not completely though, I noticed with an internal grin.

"Erm, excuse me…you did say it was ok to come in!" He was clearing his throat and trying very hard not to look at me, but his thoughts said that he was having a very difficult time resisting.

"Whoa…completely naked…..stunning body….luscious tits…caught you looking…stop looking!"

Trying to not laugh at his thoughts, I decided to put him out of his misery and get a robe. Wondering if I could call it to me like I had seen grandpa do, I tried something new and thought hard of the pale pink silk robe that I had seen hanging the day before and it appeared in my hands. I slipped the robe on before he could take his next breath.

"Alcide, good morning to you, how are you today?"

I wasn't nearly as uncomfortable as yesterday, and my nudity didn't bother me at all. Fae silk used for clothing was very revealing and during certain ceremonies, I was quite often in the presence of others whilst undressed. I could not understand Alcide's reaction, nudity was a way of life so it didn't feel wrong to me.

Was he repulsed by me? No. His comments seemed oddly complementary….ah, he was embarrassed by my nudity.

Shyly peeking through his fingers, for what I could guess, was to see if I was covered; he smiled kindly before blurting out "Good Morning Susanna, I'm…er, fine thanks." He still seemed a little flustered, but his mind was no longer filled with naked images, but instead, now completely centered around food. Thank the gods, I was ravenous!

Nodding to him, I quickly finished my hair and turned back to Alcide knowing that he did not vocally announce what he wanted. Although I was not bothered by the occurrence, I did not think that Eric would be pleased to hear about it. He seemed to have a rather possessive nature. Alcide silently watched me brush my hair until I finally put the brush down before he finally spoke.

"Eric thought that you might like to go out for breakfast, well... it'll be more like lunch by the time we get there, but you can still have breakfast…if you want?" He was rambling and it made me smile.

"I would love to go for breakfast…out. Where will we be going?" I became excited at the prospect of seeing more of the area and trying new foods.

"Well, I thought I'd take you to a diner not too far away in Shreveport that does all day breakfasts." I wasn't sure what a diner was, but it sounded like a place that provided food.

"That sounds wonderful, give me a short while to dress and I will meet you at the front door?" I replied too excitedly.

"Alrighty then." He chuckled then slid back out the door, closing it behind him.

I had no idea what one wore to a diner, but keeping in mind that Alcide's clothing looked more for comfort, I thought it best to not dress too formally. Remembering that Pam and I were shopping this evening, I hoped that she would guide me to appropriate attire... and hopefully not the drab clothing I noticed in my quick glance at the club. The clothes I remembered from Faery were created from luxurious lightweight fabrics that resulted in gowns that did not leave much to the imagination. Although I wasn't embarrassed to show my body, I gathered that it was not really suitable attire for everyday in the human realm.

Examining the items inside of the opened wardrobe, I noticed there was not much of a selection so I picked out a simple long dress that reached my ankles. It was a beautiful swirl of pastel colours that tied around the neck, leaving my shoulders bare. Finding pair of delicate sandals and a scarf that matched the dress on a shelf I eagerly braided my hair to one side and tied it with the scarf. I was proud with what I saw in the mirror.

Remembering the few pieces of jewellery that I left with, I wanted to wear something that would remind me of my grandpa. Retrieving the silver jewellery box from my faery bag, I fingered the intricate design depicting the scene of a fairy sitting on a flower. The petals of the flower were inlaid with precious stones that I touched, remembering the day that grandpa gave me the box and it's contents. It was on the day of my maturity, saying that it had belonged to someone very special that had gone to the Summerland, but requested for me to have it. Inside were several pieces of unique jewellery that he had given to this person. I now realised that this must have belonged to Adele, the love of grandpa's life. She had gone to the Summerland some time ago, so he must have retrieved the box to bring back to Faery when she died.

Today, a beautiful gold and Faerite wrist cuff called to me. It was a simple cuff, but the stone gave me comfort. Faerite was a rare gem in Faery, found near the portals to the human realm; revealed only by the glow of moonlight through an open portal. There was no night in Faery, just pure sunshine day in and day out. The power of the sun must strengthen our magic, and the lack of my exposure was perhaps the reason why mine was so weak after being bound for so long. The cuff looked very old, making me wonder where originally it came from.

Appropriately clothed and ready to go, I left my room and met Alcide at the door so he could escort me to his car. The huge truck was easily twice my height, making me struggle to reach the step inside once Alcide opened the door for me.

Chuckling at my struggle, he finally helped by boosting me into the seat by my waist.

"Thank you" I giggled. "This is a huge monster of a vehicle."

"I'm not sure whether to take that as a compliment or not!" He joked light-heartedly before jogging to the driver's side, entering and sitting with ease. Looking at my surroundings, I realized that he was almost as big as Eric, so his vehicle truly mirrored the man.

During the fairly short drive to the diner, conversation was light and friendly. He told me about his family and a female named Debbie; he called her his 'girlfriend', but not knowing what that was, I just smiled and paid attention; although she did not seem too friendly by his thoughts. We also talked about Fangtasia and the beauty of Eric's home. After curiously asking him outright, he finally admitted to being a werewolf, though he did not seem surprised that I knew. Perhaps supernatural creatures could sense the different magic in each other, I would have to ask Eric later.

Pulling off the busy road, the area was filled with low-level buildings of all shapes that did not resemble any dwelling I had seen before. The diner had a sign with picture of an elderly man sitting in a chair and from the outside it looked oddly welcoming.

The breakfast was unusual to say the least. Sitting in this strange place, ornaments from human life decorated walls and the strangest music I had ever heard came from some place I could not find; it all felt surreal. The food was interesting; not knowing what most of it was, I had Alcide to order for me. 'Starting light', was what he called the breakfast he ordered for me, but what appeared in front of me, was twice what I could consume. His plate was frightening enormous and contained what looked like everything pictured on the menu, but that didn't stop him devouring every last bite. I did not like the 'coffee' drink which both he and the kind lady who brought our food to us, were incredulous about. Apparently it was a very popular drink for humans, helping them to wake up and stay alert. It tasted very bitter and unnatural to me, but the orange juice I thoroughly enjoyed.

Thankfully, we were travelling back to the house a short time later and I thought it polite to thank Alcide for his trouble.

"Alcide, thank you for breakfast, it was….different, enjoyable even."

"You're welcome. Anytime you want to try the local cuisine I'll be happy to escort you." He replied chuckling. With the amount of food he had consumed I was surprised that he still had a flat toned physique.

Shaking my head and chuckling, I could only answer, "I would like that, however, give me few days though. Is it possible to have breakfast on the terrace outside my room? Or possibly have some food brought to the house?" I felt clueless about food being kept in the main house because vampires didn't eat. There was only a small selection in the little kitchenette attached to my rooms and as much as I had enjoyed leaving the house for food, it was not quite the food I was used to.

"Sure, I can order a food delivery. I take it you like more 'natural' foods? No fried sausage, pancakes or coffee?" He replied, smiling and shaking his head, still finding my lack of food knowledge unbelievable. Evidently this 'fried' food was popular sustenance but having lived so long on food from the land and streams, the substances eaten today were too heavy and greasy to me. I preferred food like the salad that Eric had brought for me last night.

"That would be wonderful! I do not mind making my own food, I may need some instruction to start off with…if you do not mind?" I was keen to fend for myself, but having never prepared my own meals and did not know what the equipment in the kitchen was used for, I was unfortunately at a loss.

"No problem, I'll get an order sorted today, then tomorrow will be your first lesson in the kitchen, I'm a natural." Looking in his mind, I saw that he often cooked meals for himself and his female. The meals seemed often comprised of huge pieces of meat and not much else.

I would look forward to the morning, but for now I wanted to explore the grounds a little, maybe read quietly somewhere.

"Would it be alright for me to wander the grounds alone? I would like to take a walk, maybe read for a while." I truly liked Alcide's company. He had a very gentle mind, but I surprisingly, wanted some solitude. To sit in the gardens and read the tome that grandpa had given me. He said it was the only way to strengthen my magic and I really needed to practice with my gifts.

"Of course, it's fine to wander wherever you like. The grounds are extensive but if you reach the boundary, you'll know it. It's been warded by a witch. You'll feel the magic. I advise you not to wander over the boundary without me for your own safety though." Alcide's tone was stern, but still friendly, his desire to keep me safe from the outside world was endearing.

"But before you go, Eric told me you needed to be added to the security system", he quickly added.

"Wonderful! Thank you so much!" A few minutes, a finger print, and a light in my eyes later, I was ready for my walk.

"Thank you again for today. I will see you later Alcide." Nodding his goodbye, he strode off in the direction of the garage.

Returning to my room, I retrieved my tome and a found a bottle of water in the kitchenette to take with me. Walking out the back of the house, the warm breeze washed over me, covering me with its fresh air. The sun was shining, bathing my skin with the bloom of warmth it surrounded me with. I had never fully relaxed in the sun before; only being able to let it shine on my face and upper body from my chamber window. Feeling the sun on my skin truly felt exquisite, making me wish I could bathe in it.

Setting my priorities, I knew I needed to read my tome. Grandpa said it was important and I would keep my promise to him and read it. As I wandered through the natural pathways of stone and moss, looking for somewhere to sit, I marvelled at the contrast of the sculpted house and the wildness of the garden. Flowerbeds overflowed with so many varieties and species, tumbling rocks held tiny greenery and grasses that led onto pebbled ponds with water lilies and creatures frolicking in the water. The landscape was both wild and man made. It looked like scenes I would have seen in a book.

Loving the peaceful sound of the trickling water, I settled myself on a large flat boulder. Sitting crossed legged, I closed my eyes and focused on absorbing the sounds from the peaceful water and the warm rays from the sun. Placing my hands palm up on the tops of my crossed knees and breathing deep, I felt my body relax, muscle by muscle. Having lived my life in constant fear, I read of different types of therapy and had taught myself to meditate from a young age. I particularly enjoyed the focus and relaxation that meditation seemed bring. Of course it also seemed to strengthen my mind and spirit; giving me mentally what I needed to help keep me stay sane in my darkest times.

Concentrating on the peaceful rhythmic lapping of the water against tiny pebbles, the breeze rustling through the trees and grass, and the melodic birdsong nearby; I felt the tension in my body drift away.

Memories of grandpa reading to me whist I sat on his lap in front of a fire in my chamber, ran through my mind. My grandpa would always bring me something new from the human realm... new books to read, fruits, silky fabrics, and the sweet smelling lotions for my skin; each bringing a smile to my face. His loving face showed clearly in my mind as though he sat next to me.

My child, how fare you?

I am very well grandpa. I miss you… and worry about you constantly, are you in danger?

All is well for now my dearest Sookie; I am well hidden from Niall. You need not worry about me child. How are you finding your guardian?

He is very kind and protective, he honours your wish.

I am grateful to him. You have shared blood?

Yes grandpa. For my protection.

And for your love.

Yes and hopefully, one day for his.

This is how it was meant to be child, you will be loved and cherished in ways you have never imagined. You were born for each other. In a way... you were created for him. You are the ancestor of the two primary Gods the viking worshipped in his human life... Gods that he still worships in his undead existence.

BOTH OF THEM?

Yes, daughter of my heart. Your mother, Michelle's father... your other grandfather is the Norse God, Odin. He is known as the All-Father, the Chief of the Gods, Creator of life, and Ruler of the Universe. The Goddess Freya, your great-grandmother, is the Norse Goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war and magic... and was Adele's mother. Throughout time, Gods from the different pantheons came to the human realm, taking lovers, and sometimes breeding with the humans they felt were worthy. Surprisingly though, your family were lucky enough to garner the attention of not only one god, but two; one on each side of your parental line. Your family line was not only attractive to them because of their appearance though; but because they were generous, loving people who shared what they had with those who had less. With such rare traits as those, is it any surprise the attention the Gods showed them?

So, I am what exactly? Human...? Fae...? Goddess?

My dearest child, you are all three. Adele chose to live a human existence rather than embrace immortality, hence her sad death. With my Fae magic and Adele's divine lineage, your father Corbett passed both traits to you; combining the blood shared with Odin from your Mother's side and you were born a part Fae Demi-God.

Make no mistake child, you are a very powerful being Sookie. This is why Niall kept you so imprisoned; a collaborating effort by multiple beings were needed to create the strong magic used to keep you captive and unaware of your true nature. Adele came to me in a vision, warning me that the time was near for me to help free you. I could not refuse her of course. I hated what my father had forced upon you; defying him exposed me to his wrath that I would risk again for you. The rest you know of course.

I often wondered if that was truly my life… if that was all I was meant to be. Tell me more of the Gods whom share my blood, please?

Odin is the most powerful of the Norse pantheon whose powers knew no constraints. Being known for war, battle, victory and death; however his wisdom, magic, poetry, prophecy and the hunt are what his devoted turned to him for. Freya's unconditional love was said to have no bounds; aiding those who asked for her. Her supporters were innumerable in seen and unseen realms. Her many abilities included magic, divination and shape shifting. Two of these many abilities have already shown themselves; I suspect more likely come with time. You were a very powerful child and will be an even stronger woman.

Freya's beauty and sexuality knew no comparison and no man could resist her especially when she wore her enchanting necklace known as the Brisingamen. The necklace is with the jewellery handed down to you by Adele before she died. The same jewellery I gave to you in Faery; jewellery that you were able to escape with.

I know the one. It is gold and has a large oval stone that looks like a fire is stuck in it.

Nodding, Grandfather looked at me with a haunted look before quietly saying,

"Your Viking… he was visited by Freya herself on his funeral pyre. A warrior's soul would normally have been taken by the Valkyries to escort him to Valhalla, but because his destiny was very far from being over, she kept his body alive long enough for Godric to give him a choice... live as his companion... his father... brother...son, or die and burn on his funeral pyre. So she watched from afar as the vampire Godric turned him before he died of his battle wounds then dug their grave for their three-day sleep. Freya knew the vikings' future that night; that he needed to survive in order to carry out his destiny... a destiny woven together with you. Her own child. Freya left him and his new maker that night, knowing that the norns would be watching him rise, to begin weaving together his destiny."

When I first saw him, he looked so familiar; I think I may have dreamt of him my whole life, is this because of Freya?

"My sweet child, of that I am unsure; however, when you were a child, you would tell me of a little boy named Eiríkr that you would play with. The guards would search everywhere, only later did we realize you would be telling us of your dreams. I think that you may have always been connected to each other; waiting for the other, so the two could to become whole."

Suddenly I was opening my eyes, and the vision was lost. I did not know whether to laugh or cry. Knowing the only way I could see my grandpa was in a higher state of consciousness, and discovering the secret that surrounded my being, made me break down in tears. However, the irony of being such a victim whilst embodying the blood and powers of truly powerful entities, was not lost on me. Lastly, I wanted to cry tears of joy at the revelation that I had such a profound connection to Eric deep within me. I had felt something move in me when I first saw him, and then was shocked that the man I had dreamt of for so many years, was truly real... not just a dream.

Thinking upon my connection with Eric, I began to wonder whether the sharing of the vampire and his chosen one's blood during the 'turning', somehow joined their life forces? Was it possible that through their maker/child bond I felt a smaller, but no less powerful, connection to Godric?

Unsure how I would explain these amazing revelations to Eric ric and the prospect of him not believing it was unsettling. Even though I had my three vampires, realizing that I could only reach grandpa through dreams or visions made me feel very lost, alone, and saddened by the limited contact.

Glancing down, I noticed the tome that I still had not had an opportunity to read, perhaps I will get the chance tomorrow. Noticing the pink in the sky and the numb feeling to my bottom from sitting on the rock for such a long time, I decided it was time to return to the house. Feeling the need to ease the stiffness from my bones, I meandered back to the sanctuary of my room to run a bath of steaming water in the odd shaped tub. Placing my tome back on the bedside table, I returned to the bath, dropping clothes on the floor as I went, before stepping into the water. Letting my head sink under the surface, I felt the water's warmth permeate my body and I began to hum a melody of a song that grandpa would sing to me at bedtime when I was a child.

Until nine nights ago, my life had been monotonous and scheduled. No freedom, no friends, no excitement, and no future. Now, experiences were new and welcome, the fear was gone, sorrow was shouldered, and the future was bright. If I had not been told nine nights ago about my fae maturity, I would have been none the wiser, suffering the pain alone. I would still have been the same naïve girl destined for a life of misery. But from the moment I stepped into the human realm, the naïve girl was left behind and I became a woman.

And not just any woman... a part fairy demi-God apparently.

End Note: O ye of little faith! You didn't really think that me and my boys (yes, G&E are MINE) would devour little innocent Sookie straight away did you? Not, even if she was 'gagging' for it. Give the Romeos some credit, they're falling in love with her remember?

All credit to Bruja6110 for her amazing knowledge of the gods/goddesses.

*pic of this terrace and Eric's relaxation/practice room on my Flickr page.