I'm not going to continue following the True Blood story much longer, I'm going to add my own twist to it. It took so long because I like to take time, I can't stand rushing things. Oh, and if you're wondering what a sai is, it's like a dagger. I based them on the ones Gabrielle has in Xena : The Warrior Princess. There's a picture of her with them on my profile. Hope you enjoy !
' I'm fine Eric, I'm with Godric, I'll always be safe with him. ' I said, whipping the water from my mouth after having choked.
The two vampires looked at each other, and were about to speak when I beat them to it.
' We were in the middle of a very important conversation. ' I said looking from Godric to Eric. ' So would you mind leaving us for a little while ? '
' I have nothing more to say. ' answered Godric plainly. ' I believe you owe my child an explanation. I would be glad to see you sort your differences out. '
I was about to protest when Eric grabbed my arm and shot off to his room at vampire speed. I had no trouble following him, using my own speed. He sat me down on the couch on our room and when he turned to face me, I didn't see the soft, loving Eric I had been seeing the last few times, but the cold, hard, feelingness vampire I had first met.
' What the HELL were you thinking running off like that ? ' He yelled at me.
' I was thinking about this. About how you're going to stop me seeing Godric. About how you're going to fuck my life up because of your incapability to admit you feel anything. ' I didn't shout back at him, I tried to keep my cool, hoping he would sit down and talk. But no, he kept shouting.
' I did admit to it you ungrateful little cow. You nearly got yourself killed ! You could have fucked everything up and gotten Godric killed ! You have no idea how stupid your little idea was. '
' You only admitted you MIGHT care about me. Oh wow, what am I supposed to do, smile and be happy because you said you MIGHT care about me ? I've heard more emotion coming from a fucking CAT ! ' I bellowed, not believing what I was hearing. How could he be so sweet one minute and so... Not the next ?
His fangs came out and he hissed at me. I laughed and he suddenly froze and looked at me questioningly.
' Sorry it's just that I spoke about cats and then you hissed, just like a cat... It was rather ironic... I mean... You know... Ok you don't... Sorry... ' I said looking down, suddenly ashamed.
He smirked. Well, at least I got rid of some of the tension.
' You are an intriguing person Sigrid. But I would have liked you to at least tell me where you were going. ' He said, sitting down next to me.
' I couldn't. I didn't plan any of it. I was just... Running away... ' I drifted off.
' What from ? ' He asked.
' ... You... ' I answered so quietly that a human wouldn't have heard me.
I heard Eric swallow, but he didn't answer. I wanted to look at him but I couldn't bear it. I mean how could anyone look someone in the face after admitting they were running away from them ?
After a while of us both sitting in the most uncomfortable of silences, Eric spoke. ' Tell me about yourself. ' He spoke softly, trying to sound nice. Though he still sounded cold and distant, I appreciated the effort.
' What do you mean ? '
' Tell me. About your powers, how you met Godric, about how you've survived so long on your own. '
' Well... I have several powers. You know about a few of them. ' I said, and he nodded.
' Vampire speed, immortality, reading people's past. What else ? '
' I am immune to most common human illnesses. I have super strength, though not as much as vampires. And I am also supposed to master one of the elements, but I have never been able to, I don't know why. '
He paused, taking in all the information, thinking about his next question. My eyes were closing, and I was fighting to stay awake. I looked at the time - 3 am. I yawned, and thought about taking something to get rid of my head ache, but I was too lazy to do anything about it. I was lost in my thoughts when Eric spoke again.
' But aren't fairies supposed to have a different scent to humans ? ' He asked, intrigued.
' Yes, and we can also recognize our kind. But those abilities were taken away from me when I was banished from the Fae Kingdom. I was also deprived of the ability to return there. ' I spoke slowly, and sighed.
' Why were you banished ? '
I paused, before answering. ' I do not wish to talk about that. ' I shook my head. I couldn't tell him, not yet anyway. It still hurt, even after over 1100 years. Godric was the only one who knew, and I only told him after a couple of centuries. I wasn't about to tell Eric everything just like that, he needed to earn it. He looked at me rather curiously, and I yawned again. What was with me ? He got up and walked to his bedroom.
' By the way, your suit case arrived from the hotel you were staying in at Bon Temps. ' he said, pointing at it before shutting the door behind him.
I got up, and pulled it out from behind the door, and unzipped it. Finally some decent clothes ! I took off the clothes I had on, and threw them on the floor in the corner of the room. I went through my clothes and pulled out a pair of red tartan skinny trousers, and a plain black t-shirt. I felt much happier. I went through the rest of my stuff checking everything was there, when Eric opened the door. He eyed me up before blurting out ' You certainly like to look... Different. ' He said with amusement in his voice. I glared at him. I liked wearing these sort of clothes. I hid behind them, they made me feel safe. People saw a ruff, freaky exterior so they didn't come near me. And I liked that.
' May I ask why you have a pair of sais in there ? ' he asked casually.
' They are my weapons. I've had them for nearly all my life. Godric gave them to me as a gift once, and I fought many battles with them. They are extremely important to me. ' I answered, suddenly very defensive.
He picked them up, and looked at them for a long while. Then he looked at me, and back at my sais again. He shook his head. ' You can't be... ' he mumbled.
Shit. He was remembering. He was remembering the night I killed his brother. He was going to be so angry. I remembered the words I had told Godric that night. " I've got this sick feeling inside, like it's going to haunt me for the rest of my life. " I was right when I said that. Here I was, over 1000 years later, looking at the same man. The man who broke my heart with a single look, and who now had stolen my heart and made me love again. I hated to admit it but that was the truth, I did love him. But he wasn't going to know it.
Eric put my weapons down, and looked at me. By now tears were streaming down my face, I felt so guilty, so inhumane. He showed no emotion as he slowly walked over to me.
' You killed my brother. ' he said plainly. I nodded, not able to speak. ' I looked for you for years, seeking revenge. '
' Well I'm here now. ' I muttered through tears. ' Take your revenge. ' I was too emotional to do anything. What the hell was wrong with me ? I was never like this. I was strong willed and heartless when I wanted to be. Why was it that whenever Eric was around I was just a mass of hormones ? I hated myself for it, I hated being another one of those stupid little girls that fall in love with a bastard and lets him fuck her around and doesn't do anything about it. But that's what I was. I let Eric hurt me because... Because I liked it when he hurt me. Because it meant he was there, and I wanted him to be there. I needed him.
I was standing in front of the couch incapable of moving when I realized all of that. I watched his image change from a vampire to a vision of home right in front of my eyes. And he hated me because I had killed his brother.
Neither one of us said anything. Neither one of us even moved. We just stared deep into each others eyes, lost in our thoughts, when someone knocked on the door.
' There's a meeting at the nest, to celebrate Godric's return. ' came Sookie's squeaky happy voice from behind the door. ' It'll start in about half an hour, your both desired to be there. I'll see you later ! ' she squealed, before running off down the corridor.
It took a few moments before Eric did anything.
' You may come. But you are not welcome back in my room. Nor are you welcome anywhere near me unless Godric decides otherwise. I wish to never speak to you again. I will let you live only because my maker is fond of you. ' he said harshly. He moved closer to me, so close that his nose was touching mine. ' Now get out of my sight, Fairy, before I change my mind and drain you. '
I swallowed and ran out, leaving all my stuff behind. I went to knock on Godric's door, but he had already left. What was I going to do now ? I was bare foot, alone, and I didn't even where the hell this ' lair ' was. I slowly made my way to the entrance hall where I found Bill and Sookie.
' Sigrid ! Are you ok ? You've been crying ! ' She said, pulling me into a much appreciated hug. ' Are you not going to the meeting ? '
' I can't. Eric's basically just left me for dead, and Godric's already left. And I don't even know where the hell it is. ' I said, blindly patching my black eyeliner up.
' Ride with us, we're going by car so there's room for you. ' Said Bill kindly. I smiled warmly back at him and accepted. We got in the car, and drove off. Sookie spent the whole time talking about things, about Eric, about Hugo, about her brother Jason and how shocked he was to see him at the Fellowship. She was a really sweet girl, but she spoke too much for my liking. After a little while we pulled up and walked into the lair. Most of the walls were made of glass, and the place was full of vampires and humans alike. I immediately spotted Godric, sat in the middle of the room with a long line of people waiting to speak to him. I rolled my eyes when I heard Stan. ' Welcome home sheriff ! We are all very relieved. ' He sounded so fake, it made me snort. I was obviously not the only one who noticed that, as Godric didn't bother answering, he just looked down and waited for him to walk off. I left Bill and Sookie on their own and I went to get a drink. I noticed Eric talk to Sookie, obviously flirting. I shivered, holding in the jealous rage that heated inside of me. I felt a sudden burst of satisfaction coming from Eric, and I noticed he was looking at me.
' I am sorry about what happened with Eric. '
I jumped at the sudden sound, and turned to see Godric next to me. I laughed. ' I've known you forever and still you scare me half to death. ' I said, trying to change the subject.
Godric though, didn't laugh. ' He will learn to accept it. Give him time. '
I rolled my eyes, and sighed. I was about to tell him how much I didn't want to talk about it when Godric rushed off to Sookie. He picked up a rather pretty vampire, though her weird hair ruined her beauty. She then had to leave the premises with Bill. I decided to go the the ladies' room to freshen up, and I bumped into Isabel, cleaning tears off her face.
' Godric let Hugo live. But he's been banished. I don't think I'll ever see him again... ' she sniffed. I hugged her, as I understood. Many times had I lost someone I loved, which was the main reason I had given up on love. Well, until Eric. But I wasn't sure believing in a love story with him was such a good idea. We chatted for a little while, and when we came out, there was a man wearing a huge winter coat in the hallway. I pushed him aside to get to Godric, wondering what the hell was wrong with him. I saw Godric was talking to Eric so I stopped in my tracks, but not for long.
' Excuse me everyone, if I could have your attention. My name is Luke McDonald, I'm a member of the Fellowship of the Sun. And I have a message for you all, from reverend Steve Newlin. ' He unzipped his coat, revealing a ton of explosives.
' What the... ' was all I managed to say before they exploded.
