A/N: So you guys probably weren't expecting that! Well, I'm glad I put it in because it fits well for what I have in mind. Any ideas you guys have are welcome along with constructive criticism. So, onto the story.

Chapter Song: Heart and Soul by Gary Go

Chapter 10: Nothing To Stop Us From Losing It All

Celia didn't protest when Galen picked her up and left Godric's nest in a flash.

Within an hour, they were in Shreveport.

Galen set Celia down and pulled open the door of Fangtasia. Inside, a woman with blonde hair and a bored expression on her face smiled slightly upon seeing them.

"Well, if it isn't Aunt Galen!" Pam said boredly. Galen rolled her eyes and closed the door to the club immediately.

"Pam, where's Eric? I need to talk to him! It's important." Galen said.

Pam rolled her eyes and dialed a number in her phone faster than Galen's eyes could process. She handed her the phone and walked over to a table to sit down while Galen was on the phone.

"Eric?" Galen asked when he picked up.

"I'm in the middle of soemthign important, Galen. If it-"

"It's about Godric." Galen cut him off, hoping that Eric would listen now. There was silence on the other end of the phone until Eric spoke again.

"What is it?"

"Eric, Godric's maker, some guy named Appius, came to see him and he got freaked out and told me to come to Shreveport with my mother. Why would he act like that? Is this guy dangerous?" Galen asked quietly. She could feel Godric's immense discomfort through the bond and she was sure Eric could, too.

Eric sighed and she could picture him running a hand through his hair.

"Appius is...well, I'll put this honestly: he's a brutal, torturous asshole. All Godric ever told me about him is that he was the cruelest person he'd ever met and that he used to..."

"He used to what, Eric? I need to know if Godric is in immediate danger right now! If he is, we have to-"

"We don't have to do anything, Galen. Appius is nearly 2,800 years old, barely older than Godric. I am more than certain Godric can handle-"

"Eric, what did Appius do to Godric?" Galen asked, her earlier question not being abandoned.

"Appius used to rape Godric before and after he first turned him. Godric isn't afraid of anything in the world except Appius." Eric stated quietly.

Galen sat quietly, absorbing what Eric had just said, before saying, "So, how do we make sure he never has to worry about Appius ever again?"

"We cannot make him meet the True Death, Galen. He's rather influential in the vampire world. He's the Magister for Europe and South America and holds a place in The Authority." Eric ticked off.

"Well, do people like him? Eric, it is all a matter of whether he is well liked or not. If no one particularly cares for him, we could dig up some dirt on this guy, make him go to trial, and maybe kill him." Galen suggested.

"Well played, Galen. I will most definitely look into that and I will try to find us some allies. In the meantime, we'll stay put until Godric tells us otherwise." Eric instructed and hung up.

Galen sighed as she sat down on Eric's throne of sorts. She was sure her big brother wouldn't mind her sitting there no matter how many evil eyes Pam gave her. Celia sat down and looked at her daughter.

"How long will we be here for?" Celia asked.

"Mom, I really don't know. Until Godric gives the ok to come back." Galen said, her voice cracking. She hated knowing Godric was in real danger and there wasn't much she could do about it.

Just then she felt slightly dizzy and she heard Godric's voice in her head. Do not worry, he said. I am fine. Appius only wanted to tell me he needs help with his other progeny Alexei.

Galen breathed a sigh of relief. Did you tell Eric this? And why does he need help anyway?

Godric's voice returned seconds later. He knows. And he only needs help because Alexei has gone mad. He wants to kill him before he harms anyone else.

Galen couldn't believe what she was hearing. You honestly believe that creep? Look, Godric, if you're freaked out around this guy, I feel it. Appius is bad news! How do you know you can trust him?

She could hear Godric's hesitation before answering. He has changed, much like I did. In fact, he, too, wants to die with Alexei. He wants both of them to meet the sun.

And you're okay with that? I thought losing your maker was supposed to hurt like hell. Galen said, her hand resting on the side of her face.

I'm fine with it. Appius came to me to share this information with me and to tell me he was greivously sorry for all the pain he'd caused me. He plans to meet the sun with Alexei tomorrow.

Galen sighed. Well, maybe I won't be as leery tomorrow when I know for a fact he's gone. Seeing how you reacted about Appius wanting to see you scared me shitless. You're not afraid of anything.

I apologize. Godric said. I did not mean to scare you, love. I only wanted to protect you from any harm that may have befallen us. Eric told me of your efforts to save me from Appius. I thank you deeply for your concern.

Galen sighed.

I'd do anything to protect you, Godric. After all you've done for me, I would never dream of letting anything hurt you. You mean way too much to me.

She laughed to herself and smiled. I'm starting to sound like you now.

Your compassion knows no bounds, Galen, and for that I love you. I must leave now but I will talk to you tomorrow when all this is over. Godric said.

Then he wasn't in Galen's head anymore.

Pam was giving her a curious look to which Galen replied, "What are you looking at?"

"So, you're Eric's new baby sister. You know, he told me he was expecting a dog but got you instead. I don't see the big deal about you." Pam said, looking at her nails.

Galen rolled her eyes and sighed. She was ready to leave but she and Celia probably wouldn't be able to until tomorrow at the least. From what Eric told her, he was still at Russel Edgington's humble abode and Galen wanted to leave Shreveport before Eric did anything crazy.

"I hope you find somewhere to rest for the day." Pam commented dryly.

"Oh, Eric said I could sleep here for the night. You don't mind, do you, Pam?" Galen replied coldly.

She glanced down at her mother, who'd fallen asleep at one of the corner tables. She sighed and walked to the basement where Eric told her a spare coffin was.

"Well, goodnight, Pam! See you later." Galen said before going to ground for the day.

Galen was practically startled awake when she saw Pam standing over her. She sat up and glared at Pam. "What the hell?"

Pam sighed. "You need to come upstairs."

Galen rolled her eyes and zoomed upstairs to see her mother the same way she'd been the night before. She pressed her fingers on her mother's arms softly. "Mom, wake up."

Celia didn't move and Galen felt a hollow pit begin to form in her stomach. Why wasn't her mother waking up? She could feel a rather slow pulse in her mother's body and knew it was beginning to slow even more.

"Mom!" she yelled.

Celia still didn't move. Panicked, Galen zoomed over to the telephone, poised to dial the ambulance when Pam spoke again. "Already called them. If my hearing's right, they should be here in 5...4...3...2...1."

Just then the door to Fangtasia opened and a EMT personel came in. "Where is she?"

Galen blinked back bloody tears and pointed to her still unconscious mother. The EMT helped put her on a gurney and asked Galen and Pam if they were going to ride in the ambulance. Pam declined, saying she had to look after the club and Galen got inside the ambulance.

On the way to Shreveport General Hospital, she gripped her mother's hand tightly, all the while crying ruby red tears. "Mom, please, wake up. Please!"

What's the matter? I can feel your panic and distress. Are you alright? Godric asked through the bond. He was worried about Galen.

No, I'm not fucking alright, Godric! I came to wake Mom up and she wouldn't wake up! I could feel a faint heartbeat but she's not waking up, Godric! SHE'S NOT WAKING UP! Galen practically screamed through the bond.

Still, holding her mother's hand tightly, she could feel a small pulse. Her mother was alive, but just barely. She just couldn't understand what was wrong with her. She'd been fine just last night!

What's wrong? What happened to her? Godric asked.

If I knew, I would tell you! All I know is she's barely alive and she's not waking up! Godric, is Appius dead yet?

There were a few seconds before Godric replied. He is now, along with Alexei. Why do you ask?

Her mother's pulse beat once more and finally faded. Galen screamed out as ruby tears ran down her face. "Mom! MOM! WAKE UP!"

But it was no use.

She could fele the cold seeping into her mother's body now. Pain and sadness wracked through Galen's body as she felt the hollow pit crawl up from her stomach to her chest. The EMT gave Galen a sad look. Celia Anne Winford-Frost could not be pronounced dead officially until they got to Shreveport General.

What's wrong? What just happened? Godric asked urgently.

Galen buried her bloody face in her mother's neck and continued crying. My mother is dead.

A/N: I started to kind of make Celia get kidnapped by Appius but I thought what I did in this chapter would be better. There is more to Celia's death than is evident which we'll see in the next few chapters. So, meanwhile, 12 more days till True Blood season 4! Excitement? I believe so! Reviews make me happy :)