I don't own anything I am just taking the characters for a walk.
A/N I have always thought that Allen Ball made a terrible mistake killing off Godric. This is what I think should have happened. I am going to try and follow the seasons as close as possible even with the changes I have made. Thanks for all the reviews and story follows it's super flattering- keep em coming : )
Chapter 9
"Go Eric I will finish up here and we will meet you when we can." I tell my Childe knowing that only bodily harm to Pam would affect him so strongly. He is gone before the baby vampire can even figure out what happened.
"What was that? What's wrong?" Jessica asked, not having even the most basic knowledge of our kind.
"It's Pam isn't it? You should go with him we can follow in the car, we'll be fine it's Pam that needs your help." Sookie pleaded, we were finished assessing the home and really all that need be done was to bring them both to safety.
"You should both gather your belongings this home is no longer safe – not that it was before – we are heading towards Shreveport I will text you the final destination when I know it." I waited for them to gather their meager possessions grateful that they were swift. After seeing them into the Escalade I handed her the keys and kissed her too briefly before speeding off after Eric.
As quick as I flew I caught up to Eric just before we reached Fangtasia: I took out my phone and texted Sookie and replaced it just as we landed at the back door. Eric practically ripped the door from its hinges and zoomed downstairs with me right on his heels. The sight before us when we reached the basement was difficult to stomach knowing that in all my worries last night I had forgotten Pam, and in doing so left her vulnerable. This area's Magester has clearly over stepped his authority in attempting to gain information from my grandchilde. Before Eric or the Magester can react to our presence I free her from the silver he has bound her in and have him by the throat.
I snarl, "What is the meaning of this?" the Magester is alone that fact in and of it self is odd, coupled with his behaviour I wonder if his actions are in deed sanctioned by the Authority. Eric helps Pam up and finds some bagged blood for her in a nearby fridge.
"Unhand me! You have no right to interfere in Authority business!" He spoke with a confidence he clearly didn't feel as I continued to slowly crush his throat and he struggled against me impotently.
"I have my doubts to the veracity of your claim, what is the nature of your business here tonight?" I demand without releasing him, Eric and Pam have moved to flank me and the three of us impatiently await his answer.
"I am investigating this area's spike in V users. I spoke to Sophie Anne and she led me to believe that her Sherriff here is to blame and that as his junior she was powerless to stop him. I was simply asking Pam for the whereabouts of her Maker and his stash blood."
"Well there is your problem! What loyal Childe would turn their Maker in under such obviously trumped up charges? Eric did you put in that call to the Authority that I asked you to make?"
"Yes Master I called before I went to rest just this morning."
"And so it seems we have ourselves a misunderstanding, if you had bothered to check in before you began your witch hunt Magnus all this could have been avoided." I released my grip on his throat but did not change my stance. He rubbed at his throat; while we did not breathe the bones in the throat crush easily. I gestured to Eric for him deal with the situation, as I was still too enraged to deal with him rationally.
"As Godric mentioned I called the Authority to report the very crime you are accusing me of. I waited this long to report it as my hands were tied. I owe my Queen fealty and when she gives me a direct order I must obey it or it would be treason. However I am also duty bound as a Sherriff to report the illegal selling of our blood to the Authority. Admitting my sins to my Maker, pushed me to my decision to report that Queen Sophie Anne has been forcing me to deal her blood for cash for some time and I have proof of her guilt."
"Well this changes things, lets see this proof Northman." Magnus sneers suddenly confident that he will leave in one piece. I was distracted by the scent of Sookie who had just arrived and so my demeanor changed instantly. I tucked Pam under my arm and we ascended the staircase together leaving Eric to deal with Magnus and the Queens treachery. I spotted the girls at the bar, Sookie was ordering for both of them while Jessica looked around in awe. As we neared Sookie met my gaze and everything else fell away. I pulled her under my other arm surprising Pam who hadn't been briefed on Sookie nor Jessica's new status.
"Why don't we sit in Eric's booth it seems we have much to fill Pam in on?" I told all three lovely ladies.
"It would certainly seem so Master." Pam rarely addressed me so formally and I'm sure it had much to do with the events in the basement so I refrained from commenting although it did not go unnoticed by Sookie. We slid into the booth with Sookie closest to the wall and I replaced my arms about them and squeezed slightly. Jessica seemed content to sip her true blood and take in the atmosphere.
"I'm glad you're alright Pam you had us worried for a while." Sookie spoke up; Pam tilted her head in question.
"We were investigating Bill's disappearance when Eric felt your distress."
"Well that explains the baby vamps presence but not why Bill's human is currently stuck to your side." Pam sneered.
"It would seem that Bill is lacking in more than the Maker department, right Ma Petite?" I punctuated the statement with a kiss to her forehead. "She asked for and I granted my protection to her tonight. And as she has formed an attachment to Jessica I will also be taking over her training as Bill released her far too soon." I wasn't positive of the reaction I would get to this news but I wasn't disappointed.
Sookie and Jessica squealed in a very girlish fashion and I was rewarded with a passionate kiss with Sookie.
Pamela arched her back and leaned forward so as to watch our interaction more closely. "This is quite the change! Weren't you just last week insisting that you were in love with Compton? What changed?"
"We'll I guess it was a combination of a few things really, I feel like the wool has been lifted off my eyes. I can't believe that I fell for all his lies."
"Hush Ma Petite it's completely understandable. He was the first person you could not hear after all." I patted her knee and took her hand in mine leaving my left arm still around her shoulder.
"I so glad for you Sookie, he was different when you weren't around." I would like to get to the bottom of this statement in a more private setting, luckily Eric arrived and Jessica was distracted. As soon as she saw Magnus she started to shake visibly.
"I would like to apologize to you both for my actions earlier, and assure you that I will deal with this matter on your behalf." Magnus lowered not only his gaze but also his head in deference to me.
"I have one more item if you have a moment, Eric can we use your office?" Pam rose and I pulled Sookie along with me, I gestured for Magnus to take the lead and I collected Jessica who shook like a leaf as we followed him to the back. Sookie closed the door after we entered and I sat us all on the couch, Magnus took one of the guest chairs and stared at Sookie with interest.
"It has come to my attention that this one was created as a part of a punishment that you met out recently, yes?" I indicated Jessica.
"Yes, her Maker ended another in defense of a human which as you well know is against our laws."
"Yes but this was not such as simple case or you would have dealt with him in the usual manor, yes?"
"If we are to continue with this line of questions then I demand that the human be removed. She had no place here." His only warning was a low growl and I had him by the throat again.
"Do not speak of her in such a derogatory manner you have no clue as to her true nature and you overstep your authority again. That is twice this night alone do not think I won't report you Magnus. Answer my question."
"The Queen intervened on his behalf she said that the usual six months in silver would interfere with an important assignment she had given him."
"Which was?"
"He was working to secure an asset meant for her retinue, she wouldn't be more specific than that." I heard Sookie sharply draw in breath and start to hyperventilate. I dropped the Magester back into the chair roughly and wrapped my arms around her and she buried her face into my chest and sobbed.
"The purpose for my request for an audience was to inform you that Bill has prematurely released his progeny Jessica without training and his human Sookie Stackhouse has asked for my protection from him which I have granted. I will also take Jessica under my wing and train her in our ways." Magnus smoothed his clothes and seethed while I spoke.
"Very well there are forms that you need to sign, I have some here with me, although I am sure that Eric has some as well." I called to my Childe and the door opened almost immediately revealing both he and Pam.
"Close the door, I simply want some standard transfer forms for both my charges." Eric closed the door (Pam went back to work) and he rustled up the appropriate forms and filled out the basic information for me. Jessica and I signed hers while only my signature was required for Sookie's, Magnus then signed as a witness. Bill was striped of both in absentia and while I wanted to celebrate, Sookie's obvious distress at hearing the extent of Bill's betrayal was palpable. As soon as they were signed Magnus took both forms and retreated from the room hastily.
"I will see you later my Childe." With Sookie securely in my arms I gestured to Jessica and we departed through the back door. I didn't see the car and so I followed Jessica who of course knew its location. I retrieved the keys from Sookie's purse and deposited her in the backseat and Jessica took over as I climbed into the drivers seat and took them to Eric's home.
The drive was quiet apart from her soft sobbing, which was tearing at my soul. With white knuckles I drove as fast as possible and I soon had her back in my arms. I toed off my boots at the door to the kitchen and moved into the room allowing Jessica to look around. I slipped off Sookie's shoes and left them in the kitchen.
"There is blood in the fridge you are welcome to anything, the living room is through here and feel free to read anything on the shelves in Eric's study." I nodded to the rooms on our way past. "Here is your room it's light tight of course and the whole house has shudders which block the suns rays. Although I prefer that you rest within your room during the daylight hours. Please make sure to drink at least two bottles before you go to rest for the day and you may take some to keep in your room for when you rise as well if you wish."
"Thank you Godric I don't know how I will ever thank you for this." She awkwardly embraced us both as I was still carrying Sookie.
"I'm sure that you will learn quickly I have faith in you, we will see you tomorrow evening little one rest well." I left her in the hallway and disappeared into my room.
I pulled the covers down and curled up in the middle of my bed and held Sookie close. We stayed that way for hours until she began to hiccup and so I pulled us upright and leaned against the headboard with her between my legs. I smoothed her hair back from her tear-stained face and whispered "Shh Ma Petite det är okej. Jag kommer inte låta något hända dig. din säker, din säkra." I kissed her hair and her breathing began to slow. I heard Eric come home and I moved slightly to extract my phone, I needed him to retrieve Sookie's bags from the truck. He entered the room momentarily and placed the bags near the dresser at the foot of the bed. And then he sat on the end of the bed.
"Bill's reasons for being in Bon Temps were revealed to be at the behest of your Queen by the Magester." I told him in explanation.
"Did you know?" I had thought her asleep, Eric's eyes widened at the venomous accusation she leveled at him. His eyes swept to mine as he felt my guilt.
"I had my suspicions but did not know for sure. It seems she used Bill to go behind my back."
"I just feel so stupid to have believe him, and now what? I still have his blood inside me. He can still feel my emotions and find me what forever? It's there anything we can do?" She turned her face to look up into mine imploringly. I broke her gaze and nodded to Eric.
"Goodnight Master, Sookie." And he left closing the door behind himself.
"Ma Petite there is another step beyond the form I signed tonight and filed with the Authority. Those while they give me formal status as your Master, I know, I know the terminology is archaic. But it is as it is Vampires take a long time to change anything. A blood bond would override his claim and further dilute his hold over you." I gently turned her so that she was straddling my lap and rested my hands on her ass kneading her muscles tenderly.
"Wouldn't that be just trading one for another not that I am comparing you to him in any way." She blushed and distractingly ground her hips into mine.
"A blood bond is different than simply giving another blood which creates a one way connection from stronger to weaker, giver to taker. A blood bond is created with three mutual exchanges performed over three separate nights and results in a two-way permanent bond. The only union stronger would be for us to be pledged by the knife in a witnessed ceremony similar to hand-fasting rites."
"I have heard of this it's what our current marriage vows are based on right?"
"While that is true hand-fasting when performed correctly binds the souls for all eternity."
I raised my hands to her face and used my thumbs to wipe her tears from her cheeks and then licked each slowly while she watched seemingly fascinated. I placed my lips on hers once, twice while my hands trailed down her sides to rest on her hips. When her hands left her thighs to explore my chest and one found it way into my hair and pulled, I instinctually growled and pulled her closer. We lost ourselves in exploring each other's mouths and bodies.
I found she too like to have her hair pulled as evidenced by her moans. She deliberately cut her tongue on one of my fangs as she was caressing them causing me to moan and suck greedily on her tongue. The taste was like nothing I had ever tasted sweeter than ambrosia, and thicker than I expected too. We pushed and pulled at each other's shirts working to allow ourselves better access to more flesh. I cheated and used my speed to remove both garments and throw them behind me. I stilled at the sight of her, her eyes lidded in lust, her breathing laboured, her lips bee stung from our kisses.
"Have I told you how startlingly beautiful you are?" She blushed at my words and it deepened as I continued to stare at her wanting to memorize her body. I extricated her perfectly round breasts from her bra and watched her nipples rise to attention as I drug my thumbs across them. I could smell her arousal and her breathing shortened to pants. She pushed against my shoulder and I lay back as she rose above me slightly to trace my tattoos with her small pink tongue breathing her hot breath over the moist path as she went. My hands delved beneath her waistband and I cupped her ass in both hands. She helped give me more room to explore by unbuttoning her jeans and started to rub her legs together using her feet to remove them.
I rolled her over and rose to my knees and divested her of her jeans. Slowly I trailed up her body leaving open mouthed kissed along the way to her warm mouth. Our tongues danced again dueling for dominance. Leaving her mouth so she could breath I slowly grazed my fangs along her neck with just enough force to draw blood and then I slowly lapped at the twin trails erasing the marks. She gasped and both her hands closed suddenly causing her to pull my hair and squeeze my ass simultaneously. I growled and grinned at her before I lowered my mouth to take her left nipple into my mouth and flick it rhythmically with my tongue. My hand found its way south and I let my fingers dance along the edge of her panties making her squirm and thrust her hips against mine.
I barely noticed the shutters closing and I very reluctantly pulled away with a groan knowing that we needed to discuss more practical things before the dawn claimed me for the day.
"Ma Petite this is Eric's home and we will have someone bring food during the day for you and anything else you may need." I continued to stroke her slides with my hands. "Each room is light tight and the shutters for each room can be operated independently from panels near the doors. I know I can not keep you here, even though I want to, so that I know that you will be safe, but mostly I would like nothing more than to wake with you here in my arms when I rise." She kissed me softly, "you don't have to do all that for me, really. But I will stay because you asked me so nicely." I pulled her close and hugged her tight to me and I rolled over onto my back. She curled herself into my side her head on my chest and she draped her leg and arm over me. I wrapped my arms around her and my hand unconsciously drew patterns on her back. I listened to her breathing slow I thought about how lucky I was to have her here with me in my resting place.