Disclaimer: All character rights belong to Charlaine Harris and Alan Ball.

Rated M for adult themes (Lemons, language and possibly some violence)

A/N: The response I got for the last chapter was amazing, much love to everyone for spoiling me with reviews. I was a bit hesitant at first in choosing to add Godric (from True Blood) into my story but he was the best choice out of all the vampires I could choose from. I hope that it doesn't bother anyone that I decided to make Eric's maker Godric instead of Appius.

I also wanted everyone to know that updates will be a bit slow for about a month or two, I have exams and RL issues I need to take care of first. Instead of making updates every other day like I do now, I will probably only be able to post two or three chapters per week. I apologize to everyone for this and hope that I am not losing any readers as a result of it. I do not plan on abandoning my story. I already have the whole thing outlined and it is looking to be more than thirty chapters long and pretty plot heavy. I have high expectations for myself with this fic and want to make it my main focus when I have time to myself again. Thank you for understanding (:

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Chapter 5: The First Vampire

Sookie's POV

Niall's voice snapped me back into reality and I quickly recovered. "Oh, please come in. It's a pleasure to meet you." They both stepped over the threshold and entered into the living room. Gran was already sitting on the old couch waiting for our new guest. I guess I was the only one who didn't have a clue about what was happening. We all took a seat. The man named Godric was observing me from the armchair he was sitting on and his intent gaze made me blush. I adverted my staring eyes away from him and looked to Niall instead.

"Do you notice anything different about Godric, Sookie?"

"I can't hear him, he's completely silent to me. He seems to glow too."

"That is correct, he is not human at all. Godric here is a very old vampire."

I gasped. For once, I didn't feel embarrassed for staring at him. He chuckled as he watched me examine him from head to toe. He was absolutely fascinating, nothing like I'd expected. Though Niall said he was supposed to be ancient, he didn't look that way. He looked like a young man, almost a teenage boy. His arms and neck were covered in tattoos that looked like relic symbols. He was extremely handsome, his features were defined by the paleness of his complexion. The thing I liked most about him though was the utter silence of his mind. It was a breath of relief to bask in the silence, I didn't have to put up my shields around him. "Umm..do you think I could...ummm...see your...fangs?" My voice was hardly a whisper, another blush formulating.

"You do not have to be shy around me Ms. Stackhouse. I am not of any harm to you or to your family." I looked up to see his fangs click down, they were beautiful. White and sharp.

"Omigosh they're so cool." I put my hands over my mouth to stop myself from saying anything else stupid. Get a hold of yourself Sookie. Everyone began laughing and soon I joined in. Wow. A real live vampire in my living room.

"Godric here has been a long time acquittance of mine and I trust him enough to ensure your safety with him. He is to be your protector when I am not available. He is also to become your teacher. He will be helping you learn how to harness the energy and power you will soon have to adapt to. Lastly, he is your guide among the vampire community."

"But I thought you didn't want others to know of me?"

"Right now that is the case but eventually you will have to show yourself to the Supe world. You will learn to gain their respect. With Godric's guidance, it should not be hard for them to easily learn that you are not a human they can just take."

"Ms. Stackhouse, you have nothing to worry about. I am one of the oldest vampires in North America and I am very well connected."

"Thank you Godric, I guess that is good to hear."

Now I had two protectors who would be risking their lives for mine. I felt guilty that I was going to be such a nuisance for them. If I had any doubts that I would be in any danger, most of those worries had disappeared. Niall was really making sure that I had guards at all time. I just hoped that Gran wouldn't be thrown into this mess and get hurt.

"I want Godric to try something on you, to test a theory. Vampires have a power of sorts that allow them to influence humans with something called glamour. Once you are glamoured, a vampire can control you in anyway they want. I think that you might be immune to this skill. It would be smart of us to try it out with a vampire we can trust rather than let you discover the answer unexpectedly."

The thought of having any vampire control me was a terrifying prospect. "Ok, I'm ready. What do you need me to do?"

"I want you to stare into my eyes. I am going to attempt to glamour you. All you need to do is stay still and let me do all the work."

I nodded and focused my attention on Godric. "Sookie, you will stand up and go to the kitchen." My eyes stared deep into his and I instantly felt like I couldn't look away. I had a sudden impulse to move my muscles and follow Godric's directions but I resisted the urge. I could feel a slight pulling inside my mind, trying to gain access into my shields. The feeling continued for a few more seconds and then Godric released me from his stare.

Niall clapped his hands and exclaimed excitedly, "Wonderful, just wonderful. I am pretty sure Godric has never failed in glamouring anyone until now."

"Yes, you are truly a puzzle Ms. Stackhouse. I have no doubt that you will become quite a powerful being one day."

"Today we will start your first lesson. Adele and I will take a walk outside for a bit so that you two can carry on uninterrupted."

"I'll see you later Sookie dear, be good."

I blushed and nodded. I waved to them as they both got up and went outside. Godric was busy studying me. "Well Ms. Stackhouse, your great-grandfather has asked me to teach you a few things about vampires for future reference. I will make it short, you have a busy day ahead of you."

"Please call me Sookie. Do you mind if I ask you a question?"

"Sookie it is then. What would you like to know?"

"I was hoping to hear more about you? How old are you really?"

"Ah excellent question. Time is irrelevant to our kind and most of us do not remember how old we really are. I myself am over two thousand years old." My eyes grew wide as he told me this. Two thousand years old...holy crap he was probably older than dirt. "I was turned sometime during the first century B.C."

"You must have seen so much in your lifetime. So much history and world changing events."

"Yes I guess that is true. I have been around for a long time and have seen many things happen. I was around when the Roman and Greek empires were built, I was there when the New world was discovered, I was there during the destruction of World War I and II." He pointed to some of the tattoos on his arm. "These are from the rituals of a long-dead tribe." They were so decorative and beautiful, I was sure each had a special meaning behind them.

"Gran is going to love you, you know? You're like a walking textbook and she loves history."

He chuckled, "Then I will take it upon myself to tell your grandmother a few stories when she isn't busy. Now, I will keep the lesson simple. Why don't you tell me some things you know about vampires. Whether they are myths or fact, I will clarify for you."

I thought about all the things I had read about vampires in some of the fictional books I had borrowed from the library. "Well, I know you guys drink blood and don't eat food. You burn in the sun. Wooden stakes kill you. Ummm, you're allergic to garlic and holy water is dangerous? You sleep in coffins. Maybe some of you sparkle?"

He laughed, "The first three are correct. The others are all but silly rumors started by humans over the years. We drink blood, human blood being the most strong and potent for us. Now that the Japanese has invented synthetic blood, we can live on that alone. We do not eat human food but it does not bother us, garlic is not harmful though the smell is repelling. We cannot walk in the sun, it will make us burn and eventually it can kill us. The older the vampire, the faster we will burn. During the day, we are in a deep sleep and it is almost impossible to wake us. Wooden stakes are one of the few weapons that can kill us quickly if used correctly. Fire and silver can also be used against us. Holy water is another myth, it is the same as water and does nothing. We sleep wherever there is an light tight space. That can include coffins but is not limited to just that. I have rested under dirt, rooms without windows, holes in the ground. Today's technology make things more accessible of course. Where did you get that vampires sparkle? I have never heard of such a ridiculous thing."

I giggled, of course someone as old as Godric wasn't familiar with today's popular literature. "Oh never mind."

"Do you have any other questions?"

I thought about it for a few seconds and figured out the most important thing that had been bugging me all night, "How do you become a vampire? I mean will I turn into one if I just get bitten?"

"I thought you might ask that eventually. No, you cannot turn into a vampire with just one bite. In order for one to be turned, they would have to be completely drained of their own blood and be fed a vampire's blood. After that, it will take three days for them to rise as a vampire."

I silently let out a sigh of relief. That got rid of the silly worries that were making me nervous around Godric. Then another curious thought hit me. "Have you ever made any vampires?"

"Yes, a few over the course of many centuries. They have all gone off to explore the world on their own. However, I am very close to one of my children. Perhaps I will introduce him to you in the near future."

I smiled, "That would be interesting. I look forward to that."

"I think I hear your grandmother and Niall arriving at the door." On cue, the doorknob turned and Niall and Gran entered through the door.

"I forgot to mention, vampires are known for their extreme strength, speed and hearing. Our senses are much more enhanced compared to humans so it is near impossible to hide from us. We are natural predators." Godric's fangs clicked down and I shivered unintentionally. His fangs made it hard to forget that he was in fact a dangerous creature. "I must get going, dawn is approaching and I must get to safety. It's been a pleasure Sookie."

"Do you have somewhere to go, like a sleeping place?"

"Yes, I have arranged accommodations before arriving. Thank you for your concern. Goodnight." Before I could blink, he was gone in a blur.

"What do you think of Godric, Sookie?"

"He's really interesting Niall, there is so much I learned about vampires that I didn't know before."

"Good, I am glad he hasn't scared you off. There is many more vampires you will have to meet in the future. I must leave as well, there is more business to take care of. Goodnight my child, Goodnight Adele." Pop!

"I'm heading off to bed, it's been one heck of a day. Your old Gran here needs her rest."

"Of course Gran. I'll see you in the morning." I gave her a quick peck on the cheek and hug. We both walked upstairs to our separate rooms. I stripped of my clothing and threw on my pajamas. Instead of taking a shower, I was too drained to do anything else for the night. I plopped down on my bed and got underneath the softness of the covers.

Today had been just as crazy as yesterday. First I found out that I'm a Fae princess who had a destiny waiting to be fulfilled. I was going to meet my vampire husband soon and marry him. Next, I found out that I'm related to not one but four faeries. I have a fairy godmother and a vampire over two thousand years old looking after me. Soon, I was going to have powers and magic that I didn't even know existed until two days ago. What was next?

Now that Godric is in the picture, Eric is soon to follow. What do you think is in store for our little Sookie? Let me know what you think so far. I love hearing your suggestions, ideas and comments!