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Chapter Twenty Three:
When the bomb had set off in a bright flash everything seemed to move in slow motion. I had shielded myself with my arms raised over my face and saw a blur of black in front. My body felt as light as a feather as I thought of the one place I felt truly safe, adding to the light. When I looked up I saw Eric staring back at me with wide, confused eyes and all of a sudden, I didn't want to teleport! I had to stay! Lord knows where I could disappear too! Would I be able to get back?
I squeezed my eyes shut and covered my face with my arms when the light engulfed my body completely. I didn't understand. Never have I lost control of it before, but I have never been able to stop a teleport either. Once it had started, there were only seconds until I had vanished…
"Hayley?" a soft, soothingly familiar voice asked in worry and I opened my eyes, slowly and hesitantly lowering my arms.
A petite woman with silvery blonde bobbed hair was staring up at me from a creamy soft sofa. Her cornflower blue eyes filled with tears as she stood up and gasped at my appearance. She looked no older than thirty, yet I could tell she was around five hundred years of age. Give or take a few decades, I could never remember. Mind you, neither could she...
My jaw clenched tightly as I fought with my own tears to stay at bay as I looked up at the women. She looked scared, worried yet overjoyed all at once and I felt the exact same. Empathy wasn't needed with this woman. It was never needed.
"M-Mummy?" I whispered and she slowly nodded before pulling me into a needy embrace, the tears spilling from her eyes. I returned to much needed hug, gripping her round the waist tightly, my head burying in her collar bone, taking in the soft scent of musky vanilla. She always smelt of this soft musky Vanilla that was never over powering, but soothing. Whenever I was a child, she would sit in bed with me, cuddle me up in her arms and either sing me to sleep, or just sit there and talk. Just being in her arms, smelling that vanilla and hearing her voice was always enough for me...
"Oh my child!" she gasped and pulled me back at arms length, looking me over before frowning, "What are you wearing?" she asked and I flushed a deep shade of red.
"My clothes…" I started, but trailed off. I don't think I can tell her. She would be heartbroken to find out the incident at the church. I couldn't lie to her, but I don't have to say the whole truth. "My clothes were ruined so a friend has allowed me to borrow hers."
My clothes were indeed ruined, and I like to consider Isabel a friend. My mother accepted this and pulled me into another hug.
"Hayley, you have changed so much!" she choked and I could only allow my head to nod. Maybe I didn't look weak after all. Maybe because of what happened earlier, I had been closer to death that I thought? Either way, it just means tanning for a little while and allowing the effects of healing to finally fade. No biggie really...right?
"Only grown with age." I pulled back and bit at my bottom lip once more, "Mum...I - I have to go. Something happened where I was just now and I need to get back."
She nodded knowingly and kissed my forehead lightly. I felt her calming empathy and healing process within it and I gave her the best smile I could muster before I allowed the that now familiar sense of the teleport start to take over. I closed my eyelids and relaxed completely. It's decided, I need to make more frequent visits. I miss my mother...
When the strong scent of smoke and blood invaded my senses, I covered my nose as I willed my eyes to open and look around for Sookie. The once spotless home was now in rubble with remnants of vampire splattered across the wall and floor.
"No Time…S-suck it out." I heard a voice croak and spun round to see Sookie kneeling before Eric. Did he just say what I think he just say? And to Sookie nonetheless?
"Eric I can't…It's… too gross and it's… You." she explained, fully grossed out by it. I arched my brow, all emotions from my encounter with my mother gone. How dare he. Sookie was Bill's and he was going to try and form a bond with her?
"Dying…" he muttered before flopping complete to the ground before her, fooling only Sookie.
"Awh, son of a mother." Sookie sighed, climbing over him. My eyes widened and I leapt over, grasping her shoulder and pulled her back lightly. No way was she about to do it? Seriously? I know she was good hearted and sweet and things… but still! This was purely… stupid.
"Sookie, sweetie. Let me." I forced a smile, clenching my teeth. Sookie took one look at me and nodded, sitting back, as I sat down knees on his stomach to hold him down, "You see Sookie, you don't really need to try and suck the bullets out." I smiled sweetly before digging my finger in the bullet hole near his neck. Eric hissed out in pain as I gradually stretched the wound, trying to push it around the bullet. I continued my speech: "You can use your fingers. A bit more painful and a he'll loose some more blood yes…" I was soon able to push my thumb in the wound to assist in pulling the bullet out. it was only when I felt a small push from Eric using his healing abilities, I pulled the bullet out and showed it to her. Sookie winced and placed a hand on my knee, which was currently digging into the Viking's gut to hold him down. He wasn't doing anything to stop me and he bloody well knew why. I threw the bullet to the side.
"Hayley." Sookie started but I shook my head, pulled his tank out the way a little bit seeing the other bullet wound. He hadn't even started to try and push it out yet. I looked up to see his eyes squeezed tightly shut, still hissing over the slight pain I caused him. Funny, I thought he would be over it by now.
I shrugged and did the same thing again. I felt the bullet push against my finger finally and I helped pulled it out. He was finally healing himself.
"But as you can see, it does the trick a lot better and there's less risk on bonding." I wiped my fingers in his tank top to get rid of his blood and stood up. Sookie looked up with a confusion glittering in her eyes.
"Bonding?" she asked and I nodded.
"Yes, a small bit of blood which is as old as… let's say Eric's and he'll be able to sense your emotions and know where you are. You will be bonded with him and… Well, lets just say I wouldn't be surprised if you felt a sudden… physical attraction to him." my jaw was clenched tightly as I forced a grin on my features as Sookie glared down at the vampire who was only smirking slightly. His eyes seemed to say something completely different other than the smug amusement.
"You A-HOLE!" Sookie slapped his chest with all her might and stood up, "How could you try and make me do that!" she crossed her arms and a cough made us avert our eyes to Bill walking in. He had blood on his lips and I frowned. It smelt like young blood. Sookie was fast in his arms and explained to him what Eric would have almost made her too, completely disregarding the blood on his face. I just spun round, muttering about needing to heal the injured humans leaving them to handle the situation. I don't know what I would do, but I had to distract myself.
I found Isabel a moment later and saw she was fine, if not a little dusty.
"Just get the worst off to me and I'll sort them out. We need to get the humans to the hospital. They are most likely suffering from shock." I muttered, crossing my arms. Isabel placed a hand on my arm.
"We need to get to the hotel fast in case there are more." She explained and I sighed, running a hand through my hair.
"Okay. I'll try to meet you lot there then. I need to change and get another bottle." I held up my empty one and she nodded, but her brows were knotted together,
"I don't think you need to worry about that, there doesn't seem to be much damage to the humans that a hospital visit can't fix. Are you okay?" she asked, squeezing my arm gently. I forced a tired smile.
"Of course. Just after the events here. I need to get away." I whispered and her lips pursed. She spun around and started to try and get the attention of everyone. I bit the inside of my cheek as I closed my eyes for a second. I'm not teleporting back to the hotel here. I'll just distract everyone from the task at hand. I was just exhausted at the moment and I could slightly sense vague emotions from around me. It didn't take a genius to feel Sookie's anger that's for sure.
I spun round to see Eric walking in my direction, whether to me or not I didn't care, and then changed my course to my right for the nearest exit into the garden. Once outside, I continued walking, closing my eyes and teleporting to my hotel room. I could avoid things for now and get myself sorted, but first, I need to pull my hair up and have a shower.
When I walked out of the shower in a towel, I pulled my hair loose of the pony tail and ran my hand through it, fluffing it to shake it loose. My eyes quickly shot to bed to find it empty and I quickly poked my head out to the main room. Empty.
I released a sigh of relief and leaned against the door frame. I was alone in my hotel room for once, the only problem was that I didn't like it. I was used to finding Eric lounging on my bed. Even if that was at home most of the time.
As I changed into a black laced cami-top with pink shorts I couldn't help by think that there was going to be a knock on the door any minute now. I don't understand why! I was furious! I didn't want to see him at all. He tried to form a bond with Sookie for crying out loud! She was Bill's! She's happy with him! I don't get why, but she is!
I collapsed onto the chair by the dressing table and rested my face in my hands. I just couldn't figure out why Eric tried that on her. He knew I was angry at him because he just laid there and let me take the bullets out the way I did. He could have stopped me at any time by throwing me across the room or just throwing me off him, but he didn't. That should mean something to me…
"Why am I getting so worked up…" I sighed and sat up. As I began to pull the brush through my hair, I noticed I had a little more colour in my cheeks and my eyes weren't glowing as much. My eyes were a bit more of an intense blue colour, but I have a feeling it'll fade soon. I have been drinking a lot of my 'blessed water' and I have been using my angelic abilities a lot more frequently than… ever really. Who knows why I have changed physically.
I began pulling my hair round, plaiting it in the process, to pull the hair away from my shoulders. After the feeling of having it stuck to your shoulders with your own blood, that was enough to make me want to go to sleep with no hair near there. It's not a nice feeling really… it was disgusting and… Gag worthy really.
I had disposed of my jacket, leggings and shoes as soon as I had gotten in really (Bad memories? No thank you). Isabel's clothes have been sent down to the cleaner and are going to returned to her room with a thank you note.
I looked at the clock in the mirror and saw that the sun would be rising in an hours time. Still no Eric. Should I be happy or disappointed? Should I be angry with myself for developing feelings for the vampire who just wanted to bed and taste me? I should definitely be disappointed with myself for allowing my stupid libido to take over.
I got up, walked over to the bed and started to pull the sheets back ready to go to bed and sleep almost all the day away and hope to at least forget everything to happen. Worse thing was, I couldn't talk to Darren about it because I couldn't tell him I had done the dirty with the Sheriff and gone and developed feelings for him; so now I felt angry, upset and betrayed. He wasn't here to hug me and tell me the guy was a douche and not worth my time like he used to when I was in my twenties and gone and fallen in love. I settled myself, curling into a ball, half hugging the pillow when I thought of what I was like when I was around twenty three. The club scene was still fresh and full of those disco theme, everyone thought their look was hip and cool. Sci Fi was still new and someone dressed in tin foil speaking in a robotic voice was some scary stuff! (The good ol' cyber men from Doctor Who).
I cracked a smile and remembering myself trying to dress futuristic at one point in silver and having my hair big and… oh dear. My clothes were a lot more brighter back there, but less revealing. My legs were definitely on show a lot, but it was either the legs or the chest then. I eve work the flared jeans! Now I love showing both when dancing… Actually, depending on my mood, I don't care what I wear…
But back then I was so much more conservative, I looked for relationships rather than one night stands. I kept looking for my Mr. Right. I think I got myself in and out of… Lord knows how many relationships and each time Darren was there to hold me and tell me what idiots they were and that they will be old and wrinkly in twenty years time. This made me feel better back then, but now? I just don't know...
A knock on the door snapped me from my thoughts and I sat up, staring at the wall in the direction of the front door. I bit my bottom lip and hesitated. If it was a vampire, they would know I'm awake by the way my heart sped up a few beats per second. Then again, what if it was Sookie?
I sighed and finally pulled myself from the bed and walked over to the door. Before I opened it, I closed my eyes and composed myself…
I took a breath and pulled the door open a crack to see someone I didn't even expect.
"Godric, uh, good evening." I stuttered.
"Good evening Hayley, I was wondering if I could borrow a little bit of your time?" He asked with his kind smile. I nodded slowly, stepped back, taking the door with me.
"O-Of course. Please come in." I whispered and he smiled gratefully, walking in. I closed the door and motioned for him to take a seat on the sofa.
We both sat down, me more awkwardly to be frank. I had no idea why Godric would be here, but something told me it wouldn't be bad. Godric was not a bad person. I sat on the edge of the sofa, back straight and my hands resting in my lap. I knew how to sit like a lady, it tended to be when I was nervous or when I felt like I wanted to leg it. This was definitely not because I wanted to leg it.
"I wanted to thank you for earlier this evening." he started and I arched a brow in confusion.
"All I did was get in the way and be a burden." I sighed and looked down at my fingers picking at the clear nail varnish, "I wanted to help the harmed humans, but I guess they were being taken to an emergency room anyway."
"I believe you were anything but a burden Hayley." Godric smiled, is calm mellow voice was soothing, I felt relaxed listening to it, "You were able to get Sookie to contact help by using her gift and you momentarily distracted Newlin from his activities so he could try and read up on you."
I arched my brow and sat back on the sofa, crossing my legs as I looked to him.
"Distract him?" I asked and he nodded with a smile, "Because I revealed myself he decided to read up on me?"
"Hugo did not know about you till last minute, so he was un able to call in and warn them about you. Newlin only knew that you would be turning up last minute." he explained and I nodded slowly.
"How did you know Newlin was reading up on me?" I asked and Godric smile told me he was pleased with this question.
"When you first stepped into the church, I could smell you from where I was staying. I had been curious at first to find out about such a potent scent, but I had refrained," he began explaining, I felt myself lean forward, taking everything in, "When I was able to smell bloodshed, I regretted not leaving and even though I do not need to feed as much as usual, I felt that I would not be able to control myself." he looked down as if to be ashamed of himself for a split second.
"I think you underestimate yourself," I said making him chuckle and give me a small smile, "I mean it. You don't seem near the sort of person to loose control, even with my blood being diluted by my human side." I noted a certain light in his eyes as if he knew something I didn't, but he nodded nonetheless.
"You definitely have a good heart, yet your eyes seem to be sad." I flushed and shook my head. Oh dear. Not good.
"I'm fine. Just tired and disappointed with myself, but a good ni-days sleep will help." he laughed when I corrected myself.
I began to yawn, so I covered my mouth and flushed a deeper shade of red. When I had finished yawning, Godric was already on his feet.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't feel tired, I have slept so much. It seems all I ever do when weak." I laughed in embarrassment and scratched the back of my head. I heard him laughed softly and it was just so… serene. It was like he was completely content with how things were, but I knew that wasn't true. He didn't get kidnapped by the fellow ship of the sun. He was far too fast, strong and intelligent to allow bumbling idiots like the 'fellowship of the sun' kidnap him.
"It's okay, you need to rest." he held his hand out to help me stand and I took it gently with a smile.
Walking him to the door we spoke about his home. It would take a while to repair, but he was going to be fine at the hotel for now. His main concern is that the fellowship don't find out and attack here next. It was a risky thing of course, but it was something they would probably still do.
I opened the door and he walked out, turning to bid me a good sleep and vanished. I released a breath, running a hand down my face as I closed the door. I needed to sleep things over, maybe grab Sookie and find out what happened when I was out and… Well… I don't know… Pack my bags and sort myself out. I allowed my heart (Or libido) or take over things and I am, yet again, suffering from that mistake. Maybe when Darren gets back, we can talk about moving…
I can't leave Sookie though… Or Sam! He was in such a state when we left! I hope he's doing well, even more so, I hope he didn't explode on Daphne! She's such a sweet girl! And she's also a shifter! Sam could probably get on with her.
I shivered, feeling the cold and decided it was time to dive under my sheets and get some sleep. Not rest where I would heal, but actual sleep where I can relax and forget everything. Now that I've lived my nightmare, I won't have it anymore. I'll dream instead?
I rolled over, burying myself deeper into the duvet. The knocking on the door soon stopped and I smiled, pulling a pillow under the sheet and hugging it.
"Hayley?" Sookie called and I groaned. Why now Sookie? Why at… Oh… 2pm…
"Fudge…" I sighed and crawled out of the bed and walking to the door. I opened it and looked up to see Sookie dressed in shorts and a strap top with her brother Jason not far behind in jeans and a grey shirt.
"I know, I look awful, I feel like complete poopie and… I just wanna sleep." I explained before she made a comment. I saw the slightly guilty look in her eyes as she nodded. I smiled at Jason briefly before looking back at Sookie. She looked well rested and happy. Good.
"We was just wondering if you wanted to join us for a late lunch really." she smiled brightly and I shook my head, covering my mouth as I yawned once more. The blonde frowned, "Now Hayley, you need to eat something or you'll just get yourself sick." she explained and I pursed my lips, running a hand through my knotted hair.
"Okay. I'll be down in a bit. You go get yourself sorted, leave me a chair and I'll join you." I smiled brightly. Sookie hugged me and I returned it gratefully. She did know what was good for me and I had to respect that really.
I spent the rest of the day with Sookie and Jason. We spoke about what had happened to Sookie and Hugo after I was taken out. I had a rant, along with Jason, about our dislike for Gabe. He tried to rape her!Honestly, I had half the mind to track him down and give him a piece of my own medicine. Jason had his turn. I wanted mine.
Jason had laughed when I explained that all I did was give him a dose of pure fear. I could have done worse really. We had started planning on finding Gabe, but Sookie had stopped us saying we were being 'silly'. We have agreed to meet up again soon to finish our planning. Jason was becoming a good friend now.
Before sunset I had returned to my room. Isabel had visited me as soon as the sun had set to explain that Nan Flanagan was going to be visiting and I had to be present. I had scowled, but Isabel stayed with me to help me get ready. She curled my hair and debated on what outfit I was going to wear. I didn't understand why she wanted me to dress girlie really.
In the end, she gave into my need to wear my dark skinny jeans and a plain black t-shirt that had a little logo of and equals three symbol across my chest. I pulled on a pair of my favourite trainers and walked her to the door as she had to go get ready herself.
As I shut the door, I rested my head on the door. I know I should probably be excited to be meeting the face for the vampires… but I just wasn't. It wasn't going to be a social occasion, it was going to be a 'You guys almost messed things up for the vampire race, I'ma Keeeell you.' Okay… not that, but it just wasn't going to end happily and I knew it. Will things look up yet? Or do we have to go through something a lot worse before things will get better.
Hey hey hey hey... do you like her mum?
So... Basically, my word documents and everything I use to write this has died on me. I only have word pad, and that's just... yeah. Also, my hours with work had basically tripled and I worked ridiculous hours for the past few months. It was knackering but worth it. I have gotten my mojo back and I hope to be releasing more chapters with less of a gap. The gap is rubbish. I'm sorry. I'm terrible I know.
In the meantime, tell what you think and if I've missed anything vital with proofing just tell me and I'll try and edit it.
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