A Drop of True Blood
Miniseries: Vows of Midnight
She sat in the Hotel foyer, across from hundreds of business people, tourists on holiday or the staff who were frantically trying to get everything prepared. She had been given a personal visit from the Manager, having been awoken early by his intrusion causing her irritation to rise through her body until she understood the important information he had provided her.
It seemed a paparazzi photographer had managed to sneak a picture of her during her dress fitting and then took the inappropriate responsibility of stalking her for the rest of the day as well as finding out vital and highly secretive information concerning the time and date, where Robyn was staying and obviously what time she was planning on leaving the hotel.
That's why she was currently sitting in the foyer of the Hotel, more than four hours earlier than she had planned; she wanted a good night's sleep and because of the inconsiderate man she now had to sacrifice her wishes. She was to meet with the Chief of Security and the Sherriff of the local Police Department concerning her safety and successful departure of the Hotel; it was a top priority for her now considering when she was to leave it would be with her bridal party and the wedding cars that was to transport her and her brother along with Janice and Sookie.
Robyn was pulled from her thoughts when the deafening screams of people that littered the extravagant front entrance of the Five-Star hotel she was currently residing erupted into the foyer, starling her and the other guests who cautiously turned towards the two people who were being hustled into the Hotel, obviously having shown some identification, explaining to them that they were Robyn's siblings.
Alcide looked anything but happy, his eyes were hard with fury at the absurdity of the whole situation knowing this steamed from the selfishness of a single man. Robyn just smiled at him gently as Janice dumped the stuff she could carry to the ground before wrapping her long arms around her sister who couldn't help but hold a disappointed expression. Robyn just laughed as Janice started rambling in her ear, her wavy blonde locks brushing against the singers skin while her jewellery clattered and jingled against the zip of Robyn's jumper.
"It's starting to get rough out there." Janice enthralled as she took a step back allowing Alcide to quickly embrace his sister before he too pulled away, placing his large hands onto his hips as his hefty bicep muscles bulged under his checkered shirt.
"It's a good thing Jason brought us in the police cruiser." Alcide expressed, a deep frown washing onto Robyn eyebrows as she realised that Jason was here.
"Jason's here?" Robyn asked, "He was coming this evening?"
"He was the one who let us know about the whole situation. Andy had obviously been combing the news when the story broke. He called Jason in almost immediately and then Jason was getting hold of us." Alcide answered, her long brown hair falling loosely over his forehead as he looked around at the people observing them. Robyn just ignored them. She knew of the close family resemblance that the three of them shared. They had the same hair, right down to the colour and style while they had also shared the same face shape and physical bodily figures.
"He's here to help with the security purposes, we were told we would be meeting with the local PD and the security of the hotel." Janice stated, lifting her bangles wrist to sweep her hair from her face.
"That's right, I've been waiting down here for the last ten minutes or so. I wasn't expecting you guys though."
"Like we would leave you to deal with this on your own." Janice said with a comforting smile.
"This wasn't something we considered working into the back up plans." Alcide stated
"It was something we should have foreseen. How we managed to keep the wedding as quiet as we did is a miracle." Robyn voiced, her tone of voice edgy and uneasy as she pulled at the sleeves of her jacket as she felt the bright lights radiating around her.
"You're disappointed." Janice said with a faltering smile, causing the mood of the whole small family to vacillate as Robyn looked over at her sister. Robyn just allowed a very small half smile to engulf her lips as she shook her head gently.
"It's out of our hands, we can't do anything about it now, we just have to concentrate about sorting out the security." Robyn said, "Is there anyone at the house?"
"A few, but we think that crowd will only grow as the ceremony gets closer." Alcide spoke up, his eyes still looking out for Jason as they spoke.
"Eric is going to be pissed." Robyn mumbled.
"Tell us about it. Sam's fuming, cursing the whole lot of them about their lack of consideration." Janice said with a small smile that did not display a single ounce of humour.
"Can you blame her? Robyn's privacy has been invaded. Surely you have injunctions against the press to prevent situations like this?" Alcide questioned, his own fuming anger having boiled to the top as he looked over his shoulder at the Press who were still trying to snap pictures at the conversing siblings.
"I do, but they don't always work. Steve will be arriving shortly with the police. He's going to be the one to call the shots." Robyn expressed just for five different people to converge on them. Jason, pressed into his Officer Uniform was talking heatedly to the local Sherriff while the head of security was talking with the hotel Manager that was coming towards them from a different direction. "Speak of the devil." Robyn muttered as she shot Steve and Jason a smile.
"Robyn, are you okay?" Steve fussed, his heart hammering out of concern as he walked up to his client and good friend. Robyn just nodded before she wrapped her arms around his neck, his sandy hair brushing against her cool skin before they pulled away. "Not really how you wanted to start the day." He continued with a weak smile.
"No, not really." Robyn replied sheepishly just for Jason, Sookie's brother to pull her into a tight hug as he prepared to become her own security guard in a way.
"I'm not going to want to be the photographer when Eric finds out about this." Jason stated, one of his hands on his hips by his belt that carried his weapon and other relevant equipment he required like a set of handcuffs and a radio. "I've seen him when he's angry and I wouldn't want to be the focus of that." Jason replied with a little shiver that Robyn couldn't help but smile at. She knew of Eric's temper, had faced it on several occasions but Janice joked with her, defending him for she herself had a dangerous side. Robyn blamed the wolf.
"I don't think he's going to be happy about the legal fee's either." Steve expressed hotly.
"You're not seriously about taking this guy to court?" Robyn breathed, a sudden panic overtaking her heart as she thought about what Steve was saying, but as she looked deep into her eyes and the seriousness that shone within them, she knew there was very little she could do to change his mind.
"Seriously though I am." He countered, taking in the apprehensive expressions of the people in front of him. "The press, magazines and papers know that they should not run with stories we have not agreed too before hand. Editors and such like are as much to blame as they have ignored their contracts they signed."
"And will be reprimanded in the ways stated in their contracts. That I can assure you." The Chief of Police explained as he took a cautious look towards Jason who nodded his head in agreement.
"Taking a little far don't you think?" Robyn questioned, her unease by the whole thing radiating around her causing Janice to wrap her arm around her sisters shoulder.
"Absolutely not. They deserve what they get." Alcide grumbled receiving a glare from Robyn.
"How much are we talking here?" Jason asked curious "Relatively speaking."
"Over half a million."
"Half a million." Robyn gasped, her eyes bulging from her sockets as her brother and sister gawked at her manager. The singer just headed towards the seat, unsure how to feel considering she did not want or need the money.
"Anyway, I believe we should probably get onto the situation at hand." The hotel managed coughed, bringing the three of them from their conversation as the manager introduced his head of security that shook Robyn and Steve's hand.
"What's the best way of removing Robyn safely from this location when its time for her to leave?" Steve asked, his phone securely in his hand as if he was prepared to write everything he needed down.
"Well, the only exit she can take is the front door as originally organized due to the wedding car unable to fit down the back alley that leads to the back entrance." The hotel manager expressed, Steve writing down his statement as Robyn frowned at the absurdity of the whole situation.
"I don't understand why everything can't stay the same." Robyn voiced causing everyone to turn towards her. "The photographer has already agreed to the lighting of the foyer for the photos needed with Alcide and Janice. Roger has already been so flexible by accommodating our requests."
"As soon as we knew Miss Herveaux was staying here with her bridal party we doubled security during her stay and have implemented emergency protocols." Roger, the hotel manager conveyed, noting how Steve nodded his head with gratitude.
"It was a fault that we didn't foresee sooner." Steve expressed.
"Funny, we said that earlier." Alcide grumbled, too low for the others except his werewolf siblings; Robyn and Janice had to try and hide their smiles.
"I guess we continue with the plans arranged. But when Robyn and her party are to depart the hotel she needs to be moved along swiftly. No stopping for photos or anything. The security will need to line every exit and she needs to have at least two members of your security team with her at all times." Steve started, his plan obviously having run through his head before just in case. "When she is heading towards the car the number of security personnel will need to be doubled to prevent the crowd and paparazzi from surging forward to try and get pictures."
"I bet this is something you didn't need on your wedding day." The Chief of Police said, as he rocked on the balls of his feet while his hands were tucked into his belt. "I can assure you that my detectives have opened a case and will be investigating who it was who stalked you yesterday. My officers are also at your disposal Mr Richards and we will provide a police escort back to your home."
"I'd like to be the one who stays with Robyn, if you don't mind." Jason offered, "It's the least I can do." Steve nodded his head in acceptance.
"With Mr Stackhouse and Alcide hanging around the extra muscle may deter over zealous journalists. Having your guest display their ID will also help to prevent another breach in contracts."
"That's fine. We have already started informing the guest about the situation and they all seem to be co-operating. Some even offered congratulations and condolences at the same time." Roger voiced, his hands firmly folded across his chest as his eyes drifted down to Robyn at the last part of his sentences.
"Thank you. I think." Robyn said with a smile.
"Then it's sorted. If anything changes Robyn ill let you know, but I'm going to be hanging around, making sure everything is as we have organized, when its time to move to the house ill travel with your sister."
"We're going to need some people at the house. There was already a small crowd camping out when we were leaving." Alcide informed
"It's already sorted. I dispatched five officers before I left myself. Nearer the time I will send more officers." The Chief imputed.
"Someone needs to let Eric know. He's going to get worried or do something very stupid." Robyn voiced, her concern etched into her features as she looked up towards the people standing with her
"I'm planning to head back to the house around the time that Eric will finally get up. This will help to try and deter him from getting into trouble. If I can't speak with him I'll speak with Roman." Alcide replied.
"Roman?" The Chief of Police said
"He's the Guardian of the Vampire Authority. Kind of like the Vampire's president or monarch." Robyn answered as if it was an offhand answer.
"That settles it then. I guess we're sorted her. Thank you everyone." Steve replied before he walked away with Roger and Mr Richards, obviously wanting a more in depth plan. Jason just shuffled on his feet a bit, building up a conversation with Robyn and her siblings as they headed back to her room, so the hybrid could get a little more sleep.
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The last two hours felt like murder. Her bum was numb, her stomach was churning and her sensitive hearing could still pick up the screaming and the general mutter of the people standing and waiting to see her walk from the hotel. As Robyn looked at the mayhem that was her hotel room she could see pieces of make-up were strewn across the bed sheets, clothing draped across chairs or on the floor.
As Robyn looked down at the smooth white surface of the vanity table she was unable to understand why Janice needed so many different brushes to tame her wild curls and choosing which accessory's she wanted to use. Her sister had also refused to let the Singer greet Sookie who was struggling to push past the camera's that were shoved in her face as she moved into the hotel.
However, as Sookie was meandering around the room, preparing her dress at the same time as dealing with her own wedding outfit Jason tried to harass her about the paparazzi.
Nevertheless, Janice had finally finished with her makeup, having enhanced her violet eyes by soft natural tones that would shimmer under the camera lenses. She had moved onto hair, obviously paying for more attention to her russet locks as her long hair refused to behave. Robyn had to hide the smirk from falling on her lips as Janice let out another frustrated sigh and restarted styling her hair for what seemed like the twelfth time.
Sookie was suddenly evacuating the bathroom, her small curvy figure placed into a flowing white dress that was adjourned with red roses, her hair pulled up into a large bun at the back of her head, moving to unzip Robyn's dress from its protective bag just as Janice finished with her hair.
"Finally." Janice breathed as she placed the can of hairspray back to the vanity dresser. "Why it took me so long I don't know." Janice smiled, sitting on her hip before she lifted her wrist to look at her watch, eyes bulging as she looked at the time. "And just in time too, we've got less than an hour." Janice stated, rushing to her dress as she swept into the bathroom to get changed.
"Well, I suppose we can start getting you ready, Janice can finish the job considering she knows what she's doing." Sookie voiced as Robyn swiveled from the chair, noticing the stars twinkling high in the sky against the dark navy sky. Robyn simply smiled towards Sookie as she pushed her brother to the entrance of the room, knowing that he could change once Alcide had returned.
"Good plan." Robyn voiced as she pulled off her dressing gown, obviously having prepared herself earlier that day before Sookie pulled the heavy gown from the hanger before she undid the bodice of the gown and pooled the material at Robyn's feet to allow the hybrid to step into the dress.
Robyn could feel the soft chiffon sleeves clinging to her forearms before it bellowed from the elbow, the material caressing her skin before the skirt of her dress rested gently onto her bare legs as Sookie started to lace the bodice, the singer feeling the material encasing her torso as Janice finally took over from Sookie, the young fairy relaxing, knowing that the pressures of doing it wrong was suddenly lifted from her figure.
The young singer could feel Janice's fake furred shoulder jacket move against her back, her red and blue patterned dress falling to the top of her knee's while a pair of four inch black heels were pressed to her feet. Her long legs causing Janice's body to tower over Robyn's figure due to the lack of the singer wearing shoes.
Her dress was tied, her shoes were on, her pendant was resting on the skin of her neck, her pack emblem on show along with the long scar that littered her cheek, moving right across to the base of her neck. Robyn was pulled from her thoughts when the door to her hotel room opened and the handsome figure of Alcide strode into the room in a tailored suit with a white shirt and a matching black tie.
"You look beautiful." Alcide breathed after a few moments of observing her, the small broken family looked at each other with large affectionate smiles before they embraced each other and prepared to move down towards the foyer for family and friend photographs.
As soon as Robyn walked into the main entrance on Alcide's arm the screaming and the blinding flashes of cameras resonated around the dimly lit foyer, Robyn's group grimacing at the intensity of the sudden light due to their enhanced eyesight but Rodger kindly pulled down the automatic blinds to block the outside world from the private photo shoot to be conducted by the professional photographer Robyn had hired.
Within half an hour Robyn and her party were anxiously awaiting the security teams to stand in their relevant areas. The security had doubled from outside, men in black suits with radio headpieces pressed to their ears as they prepared to fight with the extensive crowd that was awaiting impatiently for any sort of shots they could get of the young star in her Wedding attire.
However, Robyn and Janice were standing with Jason and Sookie as they awaited both Steve and Alcide to finish talking into their phones; Steve was obviously talking with manger officials of the building while Robyn knew Alcide to be talking with Eric or one of her guest that were staying at the house. Robyn watched as Alcide signed off and then headed towards his small group.
"That was Gaspard, apparently the group of people outside the house has grown somewhat exponentially causing problems with getting to the house. Most of the Pack are already there with the exception of James but the other guests such as Bill and his progeny are already there and Pam arrived shortly after nightfall to spend time with Eric." Alcide informed as he looked towards Jason and Sookie who were also attending the wedding, Jason having scrubbed up nicely in his suit as he waited around with his hands in his pockets.
"Andy phoned me earlier this evening, he has sent the Bon Temps police officers to your house and the Shreveport Chief of Police also stated that he increased the number of officers outside your house. When Steve lets them know that you are on your way that is when they start dealing with the crowd."
"Good job we picked a remote location within the Pack territory. Would be rather frustrating having screaming as background noise during the ceremony." Robyn muttered as she folded her arms across her chest.
"None of these circumstances are normal." Sookie sighed as her thick accent vibrated around them
"Nothing we ever do is considered normal." Robyn replied with a week smile
"Apparently Eric was anything but pleased by the whole thing." Alcide inputted
"Can you blame him?" Jason voiced his eyebrows rising as he uttered his small sentence.
"I hope he didn't do anything stupid." Robyn expressed as she looked towards her brother for confirmation.
"Gaspard said that Roman and Pamela were able to make him see some sense. Roman even offered they go for a quick drink."
"And?"
"Said he wasn't hungry. Mentioned something about you." Alcide stated, a little awkwardly as Robyn outwardly smiled towards him, knowing that if Eric could help it, he only fed from her. However, they were pulled from their thoughts when Steve strode towards them, his own navy suit pressed to his figure, one of his hands in his pockets as he ran a hand through his hair as he prepared the small group to evacuate the hotel.
"Everything's ready, the car is out front and it's about time to leave." Steve said. "Alcide, Jason, your not to leave her side until she's got to the car. The other security guys will try the best she can. Janice, Sookie and I will follow in the car behind while Jason will travel in the police cruiser."
"Seems alright." Jason muttered as he shuffled on his feet before Robyn nodded, clung onto Alcide's arm as the small group headed towards the door.
Sookie and Janice headed out first, their heels clicking against the marbled and then paved floors of the hotel property.
Robyn could hardly see where she was going. The intensity and the frantic demeanor of the crowd who had staked out for over twenty-four hours to see her blinded her senses. The earsplitting shrieking of the fans deafened her; the clicking and the flashing of cameras dazed her as she tried to focus her sensitive eyes.
Alcide's grip on her hand that was squeezing his arm tightened as his shoulders knocked and shoved people out of the way. Steve was shouting orders from behind her, Jason was pushing people away as Robyn continued to look at her feet to make sure where she was going.
The young celebrity couldn't even see the two wedding cars and the police car due to the crowd that had lunged forward. The security were seriously struggling to hold people back and the police were starting to shout while Jason and Alcide continued to stand either side of Robyn.
However, the group were suddenly forced back as a photographer lunged for the Singer. His hands reached out to grab Robyn causing a deep growl to rush to Alcide's throat as well as the hybrid to retaliate and push him back. She was unaware of how much strength she must have used for Robyn shoved him away, flinging the guy away from her and back into the crowd.
Steve and Jason chuckled as they headed further into the fray of people. Robyn refusing to look up or to stop for the people as the Cars finally came into view. The driver quickly removed himself from the drivers seat to hold open the door for Robyn. She thanked him gratefully as she lifted her skirts from her feet and shuffled to the other side to allow Alcide to follow behind her. Jason moved directly to the front car while Steve opened the passenger door to the car that was parked in front of them.
"Well that coulda been worse." Alcide grumbled as he adjusted the lapels of his jacket as he got himself comfortable. Robyn just laughed before she leant over and pressed a kiss to his cheek as she herself sorted out her skirts, feeling her garter pressed to her thigh.
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The two White Rolls Royce cars sparkled in the streetlights, the busy city lights and moonlight of the night. The cars engine purred through the streets, the white ribbons vibrating at their speed. As Robyn looked out of the car, still speaking animatedly with Alcide she could see the people in the streets pointing out the cars and some even recognized them if they were sitting at traffic lights, but as they moved away from the centre of Shreveport Robyn's butterflies started to grow.
The dense and compacted streets started opening up into the suburban environment that Robyn was used to, the streetlight illuminating the large and celebrity style houses she was accustomed to seeing as she realised she was growing ever closer to her home.
Alcide was on the phone detailing their estimated time of arrival as his sister looked towards him with a nervous smile. He simply squeezed her hand as they rounded the corner onto her street. The pair could only groan as they took in the large crowd that had congregated at the gates of Robyn's home. The screaming reverberated deep into the car and only grew louder as the driver opened his window to show his form of identification, allowing the police officer to look into the back to see his passengers.
The driver was granted access onto the property and Robyn felt the familiar curving of the drive as the engine hummed, revving to make sure they made it up her steep driveway as Robyn and Alcide followed the other car that was parking.
As the driver pulled on the hand break of the car he continued to pull himself from the car, moving to the back to open the passenger door and allowed the two passengers to evacuate the vehicle. Janice washed over to her almost immediately as she pulled her into a deep hug, removing a shed tear from her eyes as she wished her luck, Sookie also embrace her before the four people she had travelled with moved deeper into the forest and towards the clearing that was prepared for the ceremony.
Robyn simply moved out of the crowd's line of sight. She had had enough of their attention. She just wanted to share the rest of this already complicated day with her friends and family. That had been the original plan and now she had to deal with an evacuation from the hotel, tight security at her home and the continual scream of people. Sometimes she really wished she hadn't become a professional singer.
Alcide seemed to sense her uneasy mood and followed closely behind her, making sure he didn't step on the train of her dress as they moved towards the dense forest entrance and the path that they would be taking shortly.
"You nervous?" Alcide asked her gently as he swept a loose strand of hair around her ear.
"A little, but then again I'm not." She replied with a smile.
"I'm just sorry that you had to go through the mayhem of the press on today of all days." Alcide thought with a sad smile as Robyn continued to look at him, his own pack brand shining from underneath his shirt, Robyn's keen eyesight obviously noticing it.
"It isn't your fault, it isn't anyone's fault. It's just one of those things." Robyn held.
"Are you happy Robyn?" Alcide said, watching as a frown of confusion swept onto Robyn's features as she studied her brother.
"Of course, why wouldn't I be?"
"I don't know; I just worry about you. I mean your not even considered a supernatural race anymore; you're an anomaly. I know I asked for you to be turned and I don't regret my decision it's just in the next month or so everything is going to change, everything is going to be so different."
"Are you doubting my judgment in you becoming the new Packmaster?"
"I just don't know if I'm cut out for it."
"Alcide, the pack already knows about me relinquishing my title to you, they understand my logic and they also accept why I have to do this. My vows to Eric ultimately make me more involved within the Vampire community. Right now I'm far more vampire than wolf. As it is my changing into wolf form is very painful to me and it doesn't come as naturally as it does for you guys. But you must understand Alcide that I will still be there for you, if you're in trouble I will come and help you. I'm not about to disappear off the face of the earth and I'm not kicking you out of my life. I need both you and Janice because you guys are the only family I have left. It will be easier for you. Ross has eagerly accepted you invitation to become your Beta, and with the other members of the Pack being so understanding and rather loyal wolves I have no doubt that they will help ease you into the role and considerate to your orders."
"I can't compare myself to your authority. You were far to good."
"Everyone is different Alcide. I taught you many things this year, all you have to do it remember your lessons for I have no doubt you will excel in this role. Now come on, enough of this depressing talk, I'm about to get married!" Robyn exclaimed that caused Alcide to beam down at her.
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The tree's surrounding the clearing was shining bright gold, as Robyn grew ever closer to the clearing. The crystal light that was pulsing in her mind radiated behind her eyes as she focused on Eric's energy from within her mind. His nervousness was sparkling as their two lights refracted and curled around each other as one.
She could feel his unease, his anxiety shining internally as he stood by the water of the lake. She could tell Roman was smiling towards the bridegroom as he anticipated her arrival.
However, as she loomed in the shadows by the entrance of the clearing her eyes fell upon the well decorated clearing that was twinkling with bright light, the white roses shining in the moonlight, her heart momentarily stopped beating as she walked into a fairytale. All the stressors and cares from the day fled from her figure as she took in the beaming smiles of her close friends who were more like her family.
Her pack was standing together to the left. They were dressed in such beautiful gowns and outfits she would never have dreamed of seeing her fiery wolfish friends dolled up in such stunning ways. Her heart was jumping to her throat as she continued further into the fairy lights.
Sam was barely able to keep the smile of her face as her eyes finally fell on the finished look Janice had been striving for. Sure, the English wolf knew what the dress looked like but she could not imagine the breathtaking vision of Robyn with her hair and makeup immaculately done by her sister and with the pendant she hoped Eric would recognize.
As she walked passed them Hannah was barely able to control her exuberance as she stood next to Jessica and Alec who were smiling towards her affectionately. Alec had his hand firmly wrapped around his ginger girlfriend as Robyn finally moved into the bright lights, moving down the strip of grass that had not been occupied by her friends, noting how their positioning made a makeshift isle.
Gaspard whispered into Samantha's ear as she glided passed them, a large smile on their expressions as she went, her arm looped firmly around Alcide's arm before Robyn finally moved her eyes from her guests and towards Eric as the presence in her mind exploded as he finally saw her.
His body was wrapped firmly in a suit. The young celebrity had very rarely seen him in such nice attire and as she took in the waistcoat, the grey tie and the striking black blazer she couldn't help but swoon as she took in his handsome good looks and remarkable body. His feeling and emotions were sweeping to her mind, Robyn too exultant to prevent his mind from entering into hers as she moved towards him. The train of her dress sweeping across the even grass as she moved closer towards Eric and Roman.
If Eric needed to breath he knew he would be struggling. A large, uncharacteristic smile was pressed to his lips as he looked at her. The dress holding the familiarity to the clothing of his human life. The elegant sleeves that parted at her elbows mirrored the many types of attire his mother owned. The bodice lined with simple but elegant beads that continued to radiate with the medieval style but with modern bridal elegance. He couldn't help but allow his heart to swell when he realised that Robyn had put far more thought and idea's into her gown, for she wanted this day to be special for him, to make him realize that she accepted him for who he was and behind his vampire traits Eric was originally a Viking and she dressed in the only way she thought she could. By basing her dress on Viking clothing and Eric was blown away by the imagery of it.
As she got closer her violet eyes were shining as she continued to observe him in the same ways he was. Alcide was smiling favorably down towards her as he prepared to give her away, knowing that she would be far happier if he was to undertake this very important role considering their father was estranged to the three of them.
But, as he continued to study her, the large crystal necklace hanging around her neck blew his mind away with recognition. She had managed to have a necklace crafted into the shape of foxes from his family crest. He really couldn't help but smile as he looked right into her violet eyes, passing her his admiration and his gratitude as he realised just how special she had made him feel.
When Robyn and Alcide finally made it to the alter Alcide smiled towards Eric who was standing to their right. He turned to face Robyn, gently leaning forward as he pressed a soft kiss to her forehead before he took her hand within his, reached out for Eric's and firmly wrapped his large palms around both of their hands as he looked towards both of them.
With Robyn's hand firmly in Eric's the pair looked at each other, adoration and devotion and pure love reverberated around them as they finally turned towards Roman who was clad in a navy suit, pinstripes moving to the ground while his blood red tie shone brightly towards them, a golden Authority pin stating his power.
"Welcome one and all, and witness Eric and Robyn as they pledge their dedication to walk the night together." Roman started, his hands held to his sides as he invited the others to encase them, creating a semi-circle as the men of the group stood at the back while the woman stood in front.
"From the night we come, to the night we go, curse or blessed to walk the Moonlight alone. Sometimes another soul walks our path, then two become one, in love everlasting. Come forward, Lilith of the Blood, and welcome this couple to your brood. Within each other, these two are found, bare witness as their souls are bound." Roman expressed before he reached towards the table that stood next to him. He curled his fingers around the red cloth that was resting there. He pulled at Eric and Robyn's joined hands before Roman wrapped the delicate cloth around their wrists before he reached for the goblet of blood and holding it below their tied hands.
"Stand now as ye will stand forever, like this crimson cloth your hearts are tethered. This goblet's blood is your blood of devotion, so sip from this dedication potion." Roman expressed before he moved the goblet from their hands and handing it towards Eric who took a sip with his right hand. It was then Robyn's turn, sipping at the liquid before she passed the goblet to Roman.
"Robyn, repeat these vows: I will stand by your side, hunt at your back, and fly within your Soul. I will stand between you and all that would harm you. I will shield you from the Light of Day with my flesh. I will never betray you, for you are my Heart, my Soul and my Life." Roman voiced, giving Robyn time to repeat a statement at a time. Her eyes never leaving Eric as their right hands clasped together. Roman smiled at the pair of them before he turned to his old friend.
"Eric, repeat these vows: I will stand by your side, hunt at your back, and fly within your Soul. I will stand between you and all that would harm you. I will shield you from the Light of Day with my flesh. I will never betray you, for you are my Heart, my Soul and my Life." Roman continued, stopping at the relevant places as Eric uttered the symbolic words towards Robyn whose heart was swelling, as she understood the giant commitment Eric was promising to her.
After Eric had finished, Roman lifted the goblet and poured the last few drops into the Lake that was acting as their Altar. His hands clasped towards his middle as he looked towards the guests and the couple in front of him as he observed the joyous expression on the group who were all celebrating this happy occasion as he removed the cloth from their hands.
"Due to the linkage of both Vampire and Werewolf traditions in this ceremony Robyn and Eric have asked me to include the passing of two rings. So Robyn, repeat this statement: Through this ring, I accept you as my husband, now and for all time." Roman voiced, allowing Robyn the time to repeat his words as she took the silver gold ring from Pamela before she pulled it onto Eric's fourth finger on his left hand.
"Eric, repeat after me: Through this ring, I accept you as my wife, now and for all time." Eric repeated his statement, resting the small version of his own ring onto Robyn's as they exchanged rings.
"Above you are the stars, below you are the stones. As time passes, remember, like the star should your love burn brightly, like the stone should your love be firm. Be close, yet not so close that you restrict one another. Possess one another; yet grant each other the freedom to grow. Be understanding and compassionate, and have patience with each other, for storms may come, but they will quickly pass. Be free in giving affection and warmth. Fear not, lest the ways or words of the unenlightened give you unease. For the Lady and Lord are with you, now and always. As both your arms and the cloth form the symbol of eternity, may your love endure through this life and all others. As the Gods and the old ones are witness with those of us present now, I proclaim them Husband and Wife, and thus are they bonded in blood. The two are now one. I present to the Blood Eric and Robyn; forever bound, eternally free! You are husband and wife for all eternity." Roman stated passionately, a huge smile engulfing his features "You may now kiss the bride." Roman finished
Eric and Robyn beamed down at each other as Eric grasped hold of Robyn's hand, dragging her towards him before he curled his long arms around her waist, pulling her close to his torso as he reached down and softly rested his lips to hers. An eruption of cheers resonated around the married couple as the small group cheered and celebrated with the couple as they continued to caress each others lips as they finally joined together as Mr and Mrs Eric Northman.