AN: Hey all remember me? I know it has been forever and I am sorry. Lots and lots of excuses. Student teaching has been a huge learning experience. Sadly I have had almost no time to work on anything outside of lesson plans. On top of working my butt off and stressing about just about everything my laptop took a dive off the side of my bed thanks to my furry friend named Mrs. Brown. I swear that cat laughed when she road it to the ground. I love her but unfortunately she killed the screen. So I have had to wait for it to get fixed. I finally have it back and I am trying to write a little. On the plus side of things I am graduation in a little under two weeks. I am almost giddy. I am hoping to have more time to write before I have to start some summer classes to finish my reading endorsement. I have thrown in a couple of new perspectives I am anxious to see what you all think. It was more fun than I was expecting to write one of them. Anyway I hope you like this chapter, let me know what you think.

Chapter 11 A First Time for Everything

Sookie's Point of View

In a little under an hour we were on a private plane flying to Dallas. I had never flown before and I don't know if I really want to try it again. I was fine when we were started to taxi down the runway but my nerves got to me when we lifted off. I am sure that if it I were stronger and Eric and Godric where human I would have crushed their hands.

"You can breathe now lover." Eric spoke to my left stroking the back of my hand.

"I am breathing. Why didn't you tell me it was going to be like that?" I wheezed.

"Sookie have you not flown before?" Godric asked concern evident on his face.

"No this is my first time." I answer honestly. I could have smacked Eric when he tried to stifle a laugh.

"Lover if you wanted to add a few other firsts to the evening I would be more than happy to lend a hand or two." His smirk deepened as did the blush creeping up my neck.

"Eric do not tease her. Little one I am sorry we did not prepare you for this. Once we are completely aloft the feeling will dissipate, in the meantime tell us what you did today." Godric smoothly changed the subject.

"Oh, ok… um well my brother and his friends helped get the kitchen debris cleaned up. I talked with a contractor about getting things fixed and replaced. It looks like I will have a kitchen again in about four months. I have no idea what I am going to do without a kitchen that long. I mean I can only eat take out for so long you know. I also went to look for a car well cause I obviously can't drive mine…" I paused to take a breath before continuing my rambling. "… and I don't really know what to get. I know that I don't want to spend a bunch of money on a crap car but I also don't want to buy one that is brand new. Gran always had used cars and they worked fine for her. Heck mine was working just fine till Bill decided to blow it up." I took another breath and looked at my companions. They were both smiling at me with a knowing twinkle in their eyes. "What?" I asked.

"Lover you were talking so fast there that had we not been vampires I am not sure we would have followed what you were saying." Eric commented. My blush intensified.

"It sounds like you had a busy day Little one." Godric smiled at me. "If I may I have a few ideas that may help you with some of your concerns. Eric and I would be more than happy to help you find a new old car. Or if you prefer we could lend you one of ours to use until then. It is after all our duty to take care of you."

"Oh no, I couldn't ask you to lend me a car but I might take up on your offer to help me shop." I replied.

"Little one we can talk more about this later for now rest your eyes." Godric said caressing my cheek. As he did I started to feel extremely tired yet calm. I tried to shake it off but my eyes closed of their own accord.

Godric's Point of View

"Was that entirely necessary?" Eric questions.

"I did not wish her to tier herself out before we arrived." I cast my gaze back to our darling fairy. I take an unneeded breath.

"Have you gotten any more information about Farrel?" He continues.

"Yes Isabel has gotten conformation that he is being held at their main church in Dallas. She has also informed me that Stan will be at the nest when we arrive." I feel Sookie jolt with surprise and then a wave of unease. Eric notices as well. I wonder what our little fairy is dream about.

Preston's Point of View

I am anxiously awaiting my littl' dove's next dream. I had not realized how beautiful and innocent she would be. I know that I should not be visiting her dreams until we have been properly introduced but I could not help myself. When his majesty approached my father about a betrothal I was worried. While it is an honor to be considered to wed into the family, no one really wants the pressure of it. I smile thinking to myself how lovely she looked when she blushed. I need to remember not to scare her off. I feel the chain around my neck heat up, signaling me to my littl' doves rest. This time we will just talk. I find her sitting at the edge of a dock dipping her toes in the water. Our garden paradise has changed from our first encounter. "Hello Littl' Dove." I greet her as I approach. She startles and turns to look at me with a cautious look on her face.

"Are you real?" Her question takes me by surprise.

"Oh yes littl' dove, I am real." I smile hoping to put her at ease.

"Who are you and why did you kiss me last time? And what was the flower all about?" She queries.

"So many questions littl' dove." I reach for her hand. She surprises me again by pulling away from my reach. It seems our first encounter did not have the affects I was hoping. "I am sorry I should introduce myself my name is Preston of the house of Pardloe." I bow keeping my eyes locked on hers.

"Are you going to be here every time I go to sleep? You didn't answer my other questions. Why did you kiss me? How did the flower come back with me?" She persists.

"Let's sit and I will answer all of your questions." I offer my hand and gustier to a blanket at the edge of the water. She hesitates but takes my hand. I lead her to the blanket. I help her sit before I do the same. "I will start with the simplest one. I kissed you because I wanted to know what it would be like." Her lovely blush returns. "The flower like anything else here can go with you when you wake up it only needs to be touching you."

"Then why didn't you come with me when I woke up? You where touching me." She questions.

"I could not go with you. It is much simpler for a young fairy to take small things with them when they are learning to pop places." I explain. I wonder what she knows about fairies.

"What do you mean pop places?" Her nose scrunches up in confusion.

"It is how fairies get from one place to another without walking or driving." I show her how it works. In an instant I am on the other side of the pond but before she can say anything I am back on the blanket next to her.

"Wow can I do that?" Her expression turns excited.

"Once you have reached your maturity you will be able to do so all on your own. I am sure your great grandfather will provide you with a tutor soon so that you can learn all you need to know." I am warmed by her excitement.

"Oh." She states simply.

"To answer your questions about your dreams I will not be here every time if you do not wish me to be. You only have to same my name when you are falling asleep and I will know to come and talk to you." I hoped that at some point she would. "Now though my littl' dove it seems you need to wake up. Until next time Chol Beag." I kiss her cheek.

Sookie's Point Of View

The pound and dock fade as Preston says goodbye, his kiss still warm on my cheek. My eyes flutter open to see Eric gently shaking me. "Lover you need to wake up. We have arrived." I yawn looking around me and noticing we are not in the plane anymore but in a large town car.

"Did I sleep that whole time?" I stretch.

"It seems you needed it little one. We are at my house in Dallas. I need to introduce you to my nest." Godric offered me his hand and helped me out of the car. His house was not at all what I would have expected of him but then I was just getting to know him really. We are met at the door by a female vampire with dark flowing hair and warm brown eyes.

"Sherriff, Eric." She nodded her head to both before turning to look at me.

"Isabel I would like you to meet Sookie she is ours." Godric introduces me.

"Lovely to meet you Sookie thought I guess not in this situation." She smiled meekly at me before continuing. "I have those that are apprised of the situation in your office waiting." We followed her into the spacious entry. I quickly picked up on several human minds buzzing around the house as well as a cluster of three voids at the back of the house. As we entered the office I heard a succession of fangs snapping down. I suddenly felt like I should not be there I shrank back behind Eric and Godric trying to be as inconspicuous as possible.

Sophie Anne's Point of View

I am going to dismember Compton if I do not hear from him soon. How hard is it to glamor the girl into coming along quietly? I have given him more than enough time. I suppose I should have just sent Andre instead. He would have gotten her here much quicker. I can't wait. I hope she tastes as good as my Hadley. Just think two fairies and one that can read minds. I am giddy just thinking about it. Maybe I can convince them to enjoy each other as much as I enjoyed Hadley last night. I know my Hadley would do anything to make me happy. I am sure I can convince the cousin to as well. Now that I have worked myself up I must go pay my dear Hadley a visit. I stalk out of my room and make my way to hers. My fangs pop out in anticipation of her addicting flavor. A wave of sweet perfume hits me as I approach her door. I throw it open to find Hadley asleep on her bed. I pull back her covers and crawl in next to her.

"Good you are finally here. I have much to discuss with you." A voice sounds from behind me as the door shuts.