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I hope it's what you expected yet not because we don't want to seem predicable now do we ;D

Chapter Thirteen

I pulled into the parking lot of Fangtasia, slammed on my breaks and stopped just outside the entrance. I turned the engine off and flew from my car into the bar. The door slammed against the wall as I ran straight to Sookie who was lying on a bed with some sort of Dwarf in a surgeon's uniform. I skimmed past Eric and knelt in front of her, careful to not hide Bill from her vision.

"I'm so sorry I didn't get to you quick enough." I gasped but she only smiled faintly, shaking and I looked to the wound.

To say it was awful would be an understatement. Three large gashes covered most of her petite back. They were deep, bloody and I saw little infected white lumps dotted around the wound. I winced and ran a hand through my hair

"Hayley, this is Doctor Ludwig, Doctor Ludwig, meet Hayley." Eric spoke calmly and I nodded to the woman who did the same, not daring to look at Eric. I'm afraid of what I'll see…

"We can get to greetings later I am sure, now as I was saying, give us some privacy, I need to remove her clothing." Ludwig explained in a bored tone. I looked to the woman who was staring in Eric's direction before turning to who Sookie who started to panic, her eyes widening in fear. I moved aside for Bill as he placed a tender hand on her shoulder and apologised. She coughed up white froth from her mouth, slightly choking on it in the process. I shared a worried look with Bill.

"S-S-should I stay?" I stuttered as Sookie's body shook in spasms and I bit my bottom lip, painfully hard. Bill nodded and I swallowed and turned to Sookie and started to mutter soothing nothings in her ear as I stroked her hair using my empathy to try and calm the fear and relax her. This was harder than it looked when she was in such intense pain.

I refused to look at the huge gashes on her back, but my eyes kept averting to it. I shared a look with Dr, Ludwig and she knew straight away what I was with the knowing look in her eyes. I continued to try and calm Sookie.

"This will hurt. A lot." she stated as she un-screwed a blue bottle. I bit harder into my lip and nodded, taking hold of Sookie's shoulder, but as soon as the liquid hit her skin and started to smoke from it Sookie screamed out in pain and tried to shake me off of her.

Bill was there within seconds and Ludwig exclaimed to hold her down. I looked away trying to tell Sookie everything will be fine as she shrieked in agony, asking for the pain to stop and after a little while her pain became too much that my empathy was doing nothing to help calm or even relax her.

"Ludwig is there any way I can bloody numb the pain for her!" I shouted, trying to keep control of my own emotions. It was difficult.

"No, you'll just make it a lot more painful for her! Even a pure born won't be able to make this any easier." I winced at that and refrained from growling as Bill was doing enough glaring for the both of us whilst holding Sookie down…

Sookie's throat eventually became horse from the screaming and Eric had to come in to hold her legs down. I felt utterly useless just crouched there, but finally, her pain had stopped and Ludwig was just wiping away the blood. Eric's fangs were out at the sight of it and Bill was whispering sweet nothings in her ear. I still had a soft grip on her arm, panting slightly from having to help hold her down. I knew I had a slight sheen on my forehead from the sweat, but right now, I just wanted Sookie to be better. I don't care if I felt weak, after the pain she just went through, I didn't want her to suffer from that wound.

"You can give her blood now, it should work just fine." she said and Bill raised his wrist to his mouth but was stopped as Eric grabbed his wrist saying his blood was stronger. I rolled my eyes at this.

"No," I snapped and they both slowly turned and stared at me as if I was crazy, "I think she has had enough blood for a while. I'll heal her myself." I looked to Ludwig in question and she nodded in approval.

"It'll be quicker and better for her if you do it anyway. Less bonding trouble." I nodded in agreement and looked to Sookie.

I pushed her hair out of the way. She was utterly exhausted the poor thing.

"Sookie sweetie, I need you to listen to me okay." she nodded lethargically, "I need you to relax. I promise you when I say this will not hurt at all." The look in her eyes told me she trusted me completely and I smiled brightly at her as my hands hovered above her back. I hesitated for a second, feeling guilty as I used an ability on her, but I knew both Eric and Bill didn't notice because only Sookie noticed the change in my voice and the faint glow in my eyes… but she will only think of it as a dream.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I knew there were lots of ways of healing people. Some can be by a touch and can go completely unnoticed by everyone and the way I know is still by a touch and sometimes it can be unnoticed, but when it's a fairly large wound, there's a faint white glow.

I gently pressed the tips of my fingers to her back, carefully around her wound, and they emitted a very faint white light. I saw the three thick gashes on her back weren't as bad as before, but there was a lot of blood there. With all the poison removed, the flesh on her back wasn't gaping as much, like when you would pull a chicken breast out of the oven that had cut down the middle to make it 'butterfly' out. Wow… bad example…

I watched as her flesh kneaded itself back together, the blood sinking away into the body and before long there was nothing but Sookie's tanned smooth skin. I lifted my hands to see there were no traces of blood and I smiled faintly before releasing a breath. That took it out of me, a lot more than it should have.

"It never gets old to see an Angel use their healing ability. Much more appealing to watch than Vampires giving their blood." Ludwig spoke and I smiled to the elder woman who actually returned the smile. She picked up her bag and started to walk away. I looked over at Sookie to see she had fallen asleep. That's why I had asked her to relax. It didn't do anything to help the process, but she looked exhausted and I couldn't stand to see her like that. I crouched down beside her, stroking the hair from her face.

"I will be expecting my payment by the end of the week." I heard Ludwig explain as she walked away.

"Always a pleasure doing business with you." Eric replied, but a loud 'fuck off' could be heard. I smirked and refrained from grinning by biting my lip again when Bill replied about it being one sided.

I winced and released my bottom lip tasting blood. Well Poo. I was biting my lip so much and so hard it finally split. I sucked my bottom lip into my mouth quickly, drawing more blood from it. I frowned as I tried to manoeuvre my tongue to try and wipe it clean, as well as heal it. My ability was taking its sweet ass time.

I heard some more voices, but ignored them, feeling grateful that neither Bill nor Eric could see this right now. I bet I looked ridiculous sucking my bottom lip into my mouth. Lord knows if there was blood on my teeth or not. Ew.

I saw Bill get up in my peripheral vision saying he doesn't want to move her. Frick I need to speak. Ahh screw it, I can just slap and… do something to stop them if they get all… Vampy on me.

I turned and stood up to face them.

"I have some spare clothes in the car, I'll change her. She won't notice a thing." I licked my lips, to clear some more blood, ignoring the look from Eric, as Bill nodded and thanked me.

I turned back to Sookie and licked my lips again. They were sore and most likely bruised, but most annoyingly, the bleeding hadn't stopped. Bill was next to me again, holding out a tissue for me. I smiled weakly and took it.

"Thank you." I whispered, pressing it to my lips so it absorbed the blood.

"It's the least I could do really." he was being nice. I knew it. He wanted to give Sookie his blood, create a bond with her. Bonds usually led to bad things.

"All I did was heal her Bill. I couldn't help her in any way. I'm a frigging Angel and I couldn't help her." I tucked some hair from her face with my free hand.

"But that's exactly what you did. You Healed her. None of us could do anything because it only made the situation worse and made the risk of her death a lot higher than it was." he explained and hesitantly placed a hand on my shoulder. I nodded and thanked him once more before standing up.

"I'll go get her something." I turned and walked away, giving one last glimpse of Bill stroking her back softly. I don't know what to think with this guy really, but I guess he must have one hell of a mood swing. I got in the car and parked it properly before grabbing my bag, keys and phone as I got out. I locked it and walked back inside the bar after having to pause to steady my head. I pulled out a black tank top with my white jumper thing I wore the second night here and handed it to Bill.

I turned around to give Sookie her privacy and also to dab the tissue to my lips again. The bleeding had finally stopped, but it had crusted over. Not healed. I sighed and pulled out my hoody as well and placed it over her. Bill had vanished and soon returned with a cloth and warm water and he cleaned the dried on blood off her face.

I sighed and turned to sit on the sofa, exhaustion finally creeping up on me. When Bill was done, he joined me. We sat there in silence, just watching Sookie's back rise and fall as she slept. I noticed that Bill had taken her hair clip out. I pulled my knees to my chest and hugged them tightly.

"If Sookie should agree to this, I would like you to accompany her to Dallas." Bill's voice was strained and low as he spoke to me. I just nodded.

"Why not try and see if you could go with her." I whispered and he paused. He must not have considered the option.

"I will, but I would still like you to go with her, so she is not alone at all." I smiled and tilted my head to face him.

"I won't be her body guard, but I will be her friend if that is what you would like." he nodded, his eyes never leaving Sookie. I saw Eric walk back in with a bottle of True Blood and that he handed to Bill before sitting himself on the sofa, hunched over so his elbows were leaning against his knees. His eyes never left my bloody lips. I just closed my eyes and moved my head to rest on my knees. My head was feeling dizzy again and I was feeling quite weak after this exhausting day.

"If you would like to go home Hayley, you can." Eric said and I shook my head.

"I won't leave her to wake up here alone, besides I don't think I can drive…" I muttered. I heard nothing for a while, I don't know for how long, but I soon had the feeling of cold arms picking me up. I made a noise of discontentment, too tired to put up much of a fight, but they only held me tighter. As if I had the energy to make much struggle anyway. I was surprised I was able to walk straight to my car in the first place… If I walked straight to my car. Oh Lord… what about driving it! Never mind, I don't want to think about it…

My head was resting on his shoulder, my eyes fluttering open and close as I tried to keep myself awake. I knew that where I was seated previously, I would have fallen asleep very soon.

"What are you doing?" I mumbled as he sat down, me still in his lap. The jacket he was wearing, though ugly, was kind of soft and comfortable. I forced my eyes open, it was the only thing I could do to stay awake.

"You fell asleep. You didn't look comfortable." I managed a nod, blinking and trying to focus on my hands. I didn't realise I had fallen asleep… probably explains the silence.

"Yeah, but I've had a tiring past couple of days…emotionally, mentally…" I felt him nod as he rubbed by back soothingly. Not helping my sleepy situation… it feels nice though… I moaned in content, turning my face into his chest. He smelled so good. Why did he have to smell so good! I eventually had to turn away and force my eyes to stay open as my head felt so heavy.

"I know, you have used your abilities quite a lot, especially helping Sookie." I smiled lazily.

"She's my friend, she would do the same for me if she could." I yawned and lifted my hand to mouth before resting it on his chest.

"Are you going to be alright in the morning?"

"I need to be there when Sookie wakes up…" my voice was drifting off and I knew any minute now, I would fall asleep and I need to know that I would wake up in time for Sookie, "I…" my eyes fluttered shut and I had forgotten what I was going to say…

I felt his hand stroke up my thigh, and then my arm and he gripped my chin, pressing his thumb to my blood crusted lip. I sighed and licked my lips, just touching the tip of his thumb, before shifting my position to curl up in his hold. When I moved, he released my chin and used the back of his hand to stroke it along my jaw line before tucking my hair behind my ear.

I could feel myself losing consciousness rapidly and even though I couldn't move very much and not speak properly, I tried what I could to stay awake.

"You'll be weak when you wake up." I heard him mutter in my ear and I tried to smile at this.

"I'll be hung over." I attempted a grin, but I think I just about manage a small tug on my lips. I must be weak. The sleep will do me good. "All I'll need is water… and sleep…"

I felt the vibration of his vocal chords as he spoke, but what he actually said didn't really stick. I gave into my sleep finally, knowing I will regret it, but my body was trying to shut down in order to regain its energy.

I hope Eric placed me somewhere near Sookie so when she woke up, she'll know I'm there and that she'll wake up me, otherwise I'll just stay asleep throughout the whole day. That's an upside of when my body physically and mentally shuts down to… well… repair.

A loud scream made me wince and groan. Who in the world was screaming? It doesn't make sense!

"Hayley? Hayley are you okay?" Sookie? I sat up, a hand on my aching head. I didn't feel as bad as normal surprisingly enough. I winced at the artificial light and turned to see Sookie holding one of the waitresses at gun point. I guessed it was day time due to the lack of Vampires and the fact that this blonde was wearing normal clothing. The gray top had slits all down the back and if I was being honest with myself, I liked it. It was cute. I think I owned something similar… If not, I am going shopping.

"Yep. Just a headache." I croaked and stood up, a blanket falling off me. I glanced at it and then to Sookie, "What's going on?"

"She knows about Lafayette! He's here!" Sookie nudged the gun in the blonde's direction, "Ginger, take us to him. Now!" Ginger nodded and hesitantly took us to him. Sookie let me hold onto her for support.

As we opened a door to, I think it was a cellar, the smell of rust, fear and blood blew straight into my face and I had to cover my mouth and nose. This is where it was coming from. Gross. I wanted to vomit! It was too much! I gagged a little bit, covering my mouth

"Hayley, stay here." Sookie leaned me against a wall and I blinked before shaking my head, "No, I mean it now, if you go down there the smell will be worse and you're in no shape as it is." I frowned, but nodded and took a few steps away from the door. The scent was a bit less… intense than before, but I could still smell it. Old blood, rotting flesh, I think feses as well, but I can't be too sure. Either way… It still made me feel queasy.

Sookie then followed Ginger down the stairs and I did my best to listen to her. All I heard was Ginger exclaiming that she didn't have that key. I frowned not liking the sound of this when Sookie exclaimed:

"Hayley, don't you dare come down here. I know what you're like." my eyes widened and I frowned. Lafayette was down there and I'll be damned if I wasn't going to see if he's alright! "Ginger, go get Hayley away, make her drink and something to eat."

I frowned and kept that frown on my face as Ginger put me back on the sofa, opposite where Sookie was before, muttering about how Eric was going to kill her. This made my jaw set. All new anger for the sheriff arrived and all physical attraction seemed like a grain of rice compared to this anger. How could he do this to people? It was wrong! Completely sick and wrong! That Vampire was officially Road Kill.

Ginger handed me some water and an apple and I glanced up at her in question. She smiled sweetly. I could tell straight away she wasn't a very bright girl, but still, she was sweet.

"The letter there said water and fruit helped you recover faster." she said, sitting down next to me and handed me the letter. I opened it up and scanned it quickly.

Hayley,

I contacted Darren when you passed out. He said that anything healthy and natural helped you recover faster than those awful things you have cupboards full of.

Get plenty of rest and stay here. We have unfinished business to attend to. One being us.

Eric.

My lips pursed (Us! There's a freaking 'us' now?), I heard Ginger sigh something about Eric never being so informal in a letter to anyone. I took a sip of my water and looked to her.

"Is this a normal thing for Eric? Putting people down there?" I nodded my head in the direction of the cellar. Ginger shrugged before shaking her head.

"I don't think so, no. But this one, he's been bad towards the Sheriff and I mean real bad." she gave me a smile and I just nodded, refraining from pulling a face and concentrated on eating the apple and drinking the water. It didn't take a genius to know that Ginger had been glamoured and Lords know how much she had been glamoured. I felt sorry for the poor girl, her mind was Swiss cheese. I was almost appalled at the thought that ran through my head, mostly because it wasn't something I would normally think: 'She's most likely some kind of pet that needs to be put out of her misery…'. Why would I suddenly think that? No I'm not the most innocent of people and that has been establish…thoroughly; but to almost wish death on someone? Or at least think someone was better off dead? That's not like me at all…

I had made Ginger take some water and food down to Sookie and Lafayette. Sookie still refused to let me go down, even if I felt tonnes better. Why did Darren have to be right about healthy food? He was going to stock more of it now. Less Pop Tarts for Hayley! Yay.

I had ended up falling asleep once more when Sookie came upstairs briefly to talk with Ginger about how awful this was. I didn't get much. I was quite annoyed at the fact that Sookie wouldn't let me go down and at least tend to Lafayette. She said he was dehydrated and looked awful. I couldn't even picture Lafayette looking awful. All I could see in my mind was him wearing his cargo trousers, whatever brightly colour tank top of that day, false eyelashes, bright make-up and all the extra little bits that made him Lafayette…