I apologize for taking so long with the new chapters. I have no good excuse except life can interrupt a writers flow. Again Sorry and Enjoy
Part 5
While Caitlyn was worrying over how to take care of Eric, the new king Bill Compton was discussing with the authority about Eric. Bill was different now though he still tried to be the hero for Sookie but Eric was pushing into her life which he didn't like. Plus, Caitlyn a guardian, a race thought long gone that was above the authority and could give him trouble with what he was planning. It was time for Eric to realize his place and Bill was ready to bring him down.
"You sent Eric Northman after Wiccans" exclaimed Nan.
"In a roundabout why yes", replied Bill Compton leaning back in his office chair.
"The authority will not like this Northman has powerful allies," responded Nan.
"I am the authority," Bill bellowed.
"Clean it up Compton, I don't care how just do it", replied Nan leaving Bill to think of where Eric could be and what to do.
"What is this" questioned Caitlyn looking at a strange box human size lying in her living room.
"That woman Pam brought it", relied Eric appearing behind Caitlyn.
"Oh, Okay so what is it," question Caitlyn pressing a button that made the box open it was a coffin for Eric to sleep.
"I guess it is where I sleep," responded Eric.
"We need to move it to the basement, where there is not light," Caitlyn went to pick up one end and in a flash Eric had picked up the coffin and place it in the basement. Caitlyn hurry down there and saw him placing in near a wall in the darkest part of the basement area. Caitlyn hadn't been down there much and realize that it needed to be cleaned to make Eric more comfortable at least for a while. She knew there was still a chance the spell wouldn't work.
"I could have helped you," exclaimed Caitlyn
"Sorry", replied Eric looking like a punished puppy.
"It's okay, well it's been a long night, do you need anything, "questioned Caitlyn.
Eric approach Caitlyn looking around the basement.
"No, I can't think of anything," replied Eric leaning in to smell Caitlyn.
"Okay well goodnight or good day, whatever," turning around going up the stairs Caitlyn escaped Eric's presence again. One moment he was lost the next caring and wanting to be close to her. It was so confusing. She really needed to get some rest. But, first she called Pam and asked if there were special things Eric would need. Also, to bring some of his clothes, he still was just wearing his jeans. Pam said she would take care of it but she would bring it personally, it might give away his position. At least now Eric would have some of his things around him maybe helping to trigger his memories.
It was late afternoon when Caitlyn woke up. She had called Pam earlier to get some of Eric's things sent to the house.
Knock, Knock
Caitlyn got up to see who was at the door. It was a tall dark haired man, whom she had seen around town. Alcide was his name.
"Hi, Pam sent me with a few thing to drop off", called Alcide to Caitlyn
"Sure, come in the basement is through there, don't worry no light can reach that part of the house." replied Caitlyn.
"Alright, will do", Alcide walked out to his truck and started unloading. As he was taking things down to the basement such as a bed, chest, and a few electronics, Caitlyn was getting coffee, praying for clarity of the situation.
Bang, Growl, Thump, Crash
Caitlyn rushed to the basement to find Eric and Alcide growling at each other.
"Seriously, guys I am going back to my coffee kill each other I don't care", She turned away walking back up the stairs to the kitchen.
Alcide and Eric were completely confused by Caitlyn's lack of concern. So, they both mutely conceded and arranged to basement for Eric to stay for now.
Later that evening after Alcide had left, with a warning about who she was dealing with he left. What the werewolf didn't know was Caitlyn knew what he was and had the capability to handle Eric.
The sun was setting a Caitlyn went to her room opening the closet in the corner was a gold encrusted chest which held the weapons of a guardian. "Never get involved protect but remain unseen", the elders had preached to her many times. She had held to those rules until now why what changed.
"You look sad", whispered Eric from the doorway to her room.
"I, I am fine, how are you any memories returned yet", asked Caitlyn closing the door to her closet.
"No, nothing except what you told me", Eric walked to the window sullen in his stance.
"Eric, I am sorry for what I told you", Caitlyn came up behind him.
"It was the truth I feel it, though I wish it wasn't", he turned to look at Caitlyn, "Why do you help me".
"I, well….., are you hungry there is some true blood in the fridge", Caitlyn started walking to the door but Eric was in front of her in a flash.
"You didn't answer the question, why?" asked Eric moving closer to Caitlyn were mere inches separate them.
"I… I… I don't know okay, I was trained to be in the background but here I am breaking all the rules I live by to help you and I am scared for the repercussions that my come because of it.", Caitlyn walked passed him down the stairs to the living room trying to get a grip on her emotions.
Suddenly Caitlyn needed air, so see walked outside in the moonlight and just kept walking hoping to clear her head of the feelings she was having. She ended up in a corpse of trees overlooking a lake. Sitting in the grass Caitlyn tried to calm down and relax, the last few days had been too much for her to deal with especially how Eric was acting.
Eric had follow Caitlyn but at a distance so she would not feel him near. He watched her sit and then she held her head in her hands. It was distressing to watch her in such straights because of him. He didn't remember the monster he had been but who he was now wanted to hold her. Without a second thought he was by her side in the grass. She didn't pull away but leaned into him for comfort.
"Caitlyn I am responsible for your distress, I will go, I am sorry for everything", Eric whisper holding her head in the curve of him neck.
"Eric I chose to help you and I will do it." replied Caitlyn
"Are you always so stubborn", asked Eric, raising his hand to caress her cheek.
"Stubborn, you wo…" Caitlyn didn't get to finish her sentence.
Eric grabbed her in for an earth shuddering kiss; Caitlyn was so shocked that she didn't fight it. The kiss started of sweet and languid but then with a growl Eric claimed the kiss taking Caitlyn's mouth fully into his. When it ended they both were breathless.
Both were speechless not knowing what this new turn of events meant for them.
But they didn't have time to ponder, a strange stirring alerted them both they were not alone.
In seconds that were surrounded by men in black swat attire with assault rifles. From the center of the Malay approach Bill Compton.
"Eric Northmen you are under arrest", proclaimed Bill.
"What are you doing Compton, stand down you men", responded Caitlyn
"Who is the vampire", asked Eric. He question got a startle look from Bill.
"He is the King of Lousianna, for now", replied Caitlyn.
"He knows who I am", stated Bill.
"NO, he doesn't the witches you sent he after erased his memory", yelled Caitlyn moving closer to confront Bill. But Eric stood in front of her.
"Really, no memory it makes no difference it is time for him to meet the true death", proclaimed Bill.
"Stand down Compton, you don't have the authority to do this and you know it", push Caitlyn.
She was reaching for her blades when the men pointed their gun at her and Eric. They were in trouble.
"No, I will go, if it is my time so be it", voiced Eric trying to save Caitlyn from harm. He turned to her and gave one last kiss on her forehead.
"I deserve this, Caitlyn I wish I had be better for you", Eric walked to Bill and knelt at his feet.
"No, this is wrong and you know it Bill", cried Caitlyn. She had enough going for the guardian blades, Caitlyn went into warrior mode and dispatch three of the soldiers. Then made it around to Bill she stood with a blade at his neck and heart.
"Now, you will ….. ahhhhh", Caitlyn fell to the ground from being shot by another soldier.
Eric jump up and grabbed the soldier and through him away like trash them fangs out he went after the others. In Seconds Bill's team was laying broken and unconscious on the ground. Bill was in shocked at how fiercely Eric was acting, he was always in control. Maybe Caitlyn was right he wasn't the same.
Eric approached Bill and flung him against a tree grabbing his neck.
"I would have gone with you but not at the cost of her", growled Eric. He slung Bill away and raced over to Caitlyn she was alive but wounded badly. Eric picked her up and rushed back to the house.
Once inside he took her to the basement and removed her clothes to see the damage. To his relief the wounds were healing she was special. But Eric went in search of wet clothes to wipe away the blood. He thought he had lost her, the pain had been unbearable. Now, sitting next to her as she healed from the gun shots, Eric realized that he cared more for her life then his own. Even though his memory was gone, he knew that this had never happened before.
"Eric… are … are you ok", Caitlyn rasped to him.
"Am I ok you were the one shot, why I could have handled it", responded Eric with pain in his eyes.
"I couldn't let him take you", replied Caitlyn reaching out to caress his check.
"I thought I lost you, Caitlyn I don't know what I would have done", Eric held her hand in his.
"I thought I lost you, Caitlyn I don't know what I would have done", Eric held her hand in his.
"You are a big softy, Viking", whispered Caitlyn getting drowsy from the shock of being shot and healing.
"Only for you", answered Eric leaning over to kiss her again.
"Rest I will be right here", said Eric while crawling in his bed beside her all the while holding her hand for comfort.
They laid there together into the night and day. Being in the basement she didn't have to leave the comfort of his arms. Like see would wish too, never in her existence had she felt so safe and protected?
Things were getting very interesting.