Bella stood leaning against the wall of Fangtasia waiting for Eric to return. She sighed, it was quite a chilly night and she wish Eric would hurry up. She felt a vampire approach and turned to look assuming it was Eric.

It wasn't.

It was the strange vampire that asked to buy her a drink. She watched him emerge from the shadows with a serious and deadly look on his face. His fangs were fully emerged and Bella just stared. She had never seen fangs before. They looked... fascinating. She wanted to touch them but knew it would be way to forward to ask it of this vampire. She didn't even know his name.

"Oh hey, I didn't catch your name before. I'm Bella" She smiled, starting to feel dread coiling in her stomach. He was just staring at her in the moonlight. She couldn't make out all of him, he was shrouded somewhat in darkness. A slight breeze crept up behind her had Bella shivering slightly, she did not like the cold. As her scent reached the vampire he growled. Bella warily decided to inch away but the vampire simply flared his nostrils and flashed forward. He clutched Bella by the throat and pressed his face into her throat. He pushed her against the wall; trapping her with his body. He smelled her deeply trying to discern her scent, "What are you?" He snarled.

Bella was terrified. She felt his cool form against hers, puffs of breath against her neck and an iron fist around her throat just lose enough not to cut off her air supply. What was he doing? She was very confused and frozen in panic. She hoped Eric would return soon but then he would have to deal with him. Bella wanted to calm him down before Eric came back so he wouldn't be in any danger either.

"Oh, I'm Uh-just human. That's all" She choked out, breaths coming out in short gasps at this point. Her body trembled uncontrollably. He was gripping her really tightly. She could breathe but barely, it didn't help that her breathe was coming out in pants either.

He growled in an animalistic way, clearly unsatisfied with her answer, "Answer, you succubus" He hissed at her, "You smell human but are far too enticing and seductive to be so and are immune to glamour. Answer me, or I will bite to taste you and see what you are for myself" He threatened inhaling deeply in the crook of her neck. He gently scraped his fangs back and forth in warning. A shiver of pure terror trickled down her spine.

Just then his head flashed out of her neck and he disappeared.

Bella panted in relief and stumbled to catch her bearings, hand cradling her throat protectively Her relief was short lived, however as when she looked up she was horrified yet again. There was Eric, held up by the throat by one of the strange vampires hands. His other hand was holding a stake, pointing directly at Eric's heart. Eric had his fangs bared and muscles coiled tightly but there was nothing he could do. Bella's heart raced and slowly a protective like rage bubbled up inside of her 'NO I cant let this happen. I need to help Eric!'

Bella's rational thinking had stopped and instinctively jerked her arms out, "Let go of him!" She screamed. A piecing blue light shot out from her fingers and flashed over to the vampire. It hit him directly and he flew backwards crashing loudly against a tree in the distance that sounded like to toppled over. Eric dropped to the ground and slowly turned his head to at Bella very intently in surprise and assessment. The vampire quickly recovered and she saw Eric crouch and his fangs extend and heard a deep growl rumbling from within him. She wouldn't let him get involved. This was her fight!

The vampire quickly recovered and she saw Eric crouch aggressively and lips curl up to further reveal his fangs. A deep growl rumbling from somewhere within him, it was low and threatening, daring the man to attack. She felt a jolt of panic at what looked like would become a fight. She wouldn't let Eric get involved. This was her fight.

Bella tensed and focused, willing the blue light from her hands. It felt like raw power and energy pounded through her veins and she pushed it all to the tips of her hands. Her hands then began glowing and she stretched the light very quickly until it shot forward like a shake and grabbed the vampire in the distance. She dragged him over with it until he was in front of her on his knees. The light was used like a thick rope, curling around him, trapping him in her will. It moved, like a living being, curling tighter and tighter around him, the thin strands crawling up his torso.

Bella was come over by something not entirely her. It was instinctual what she was doing, she didn't register what was happening. What she was doing simply felt natural.

"Stay away from him. Hear me? This is between you and me" She commanded in a deadly whisper.

Eric was motionless, now standing straight and staring at Bella with wide blue eyes.

The vampire snarled in response, "You are nothing but an abomination! The sheriff will pay for his crimes against his own kind by consorting with the likes of you. I will ensure it, I will not stop until he is destroyed" He was thrashing back and forth attempting to release himself from her magical binding. Foam was collecting in the sides of his mouth, he looked completely feral. Bella's eyes darkened. She felt protective of Eric for some unexplainable reason and she couldn't let him die all because of her. He was just dragged into her unlucky situation, it wasn't fair on him. He had done nothing wrong.

Bella set her mouth in a grim line. She took a deep breath and called on the strange place inside herself which flowed along her arms and out into the blue light again. She called upon it very very strongly and suddenly. So much so that it came out in a huge burst of blinding white light.

Eric had to look away from the light and closed his eyes. They were signed painfully but healed quickly. When he opened them again he was beyond words. There was Bella standing before a pile of ashes that previously stood a vampire.

Bella was panting and staring at the ashes. 'What have I done? I killed someone! I'm a murderer!' Bella's thoughts were filled with shame, guilt and a numbing uncertainty. She couldn't believe she just killed someone and how? She had no idea what she had done. It seemed so natural, so right, but what was it? How could she do that? She was completely baffled. Then she remembered Eric. She looked up and saw his astounded and curious expression. Clearly Eric was surprised by what she had did also.

Then she watched as a serious and stern expression crossed his features. 'Oh no, Sookie mentioned he was a vampire sheriff that means he will punish me for killing one of his vampires! He is going to kill me!' Bella panicked, her thoughts spiraling out of control.

Eric noted that Bella had seen the look on his face. She looked terrified and he could smell the fear coming off her in waves. This brave girl stood against a 1,500 year old vampire without fear and was afraid of Eric's expression, he shook his head in disbelief, 'humans' he thought. But Bella wasn't human. At least not fully, not by the little demonstration he just saw. He would need to find out what magical creature she shared blood with. It would explain her raw power and Sookie's telepathy. What on earth could they be? Bella's fear was increasing by the second and knew he needed to reassure her lest he frighten her off.

"Relax, tiny. I'm not going to hurt you. Come on, I need to get you home safely or I will have to deal with your cousin's wrath" Eric stated, walking away casually heading towards the car park hoping Bella would response to his attitude. Bella followed soundlessly.

"Not that I mind much, but I would rather her temper be used in more... pleasurable ways" He winked at Bella suggestively. Bella was very relieved he seemed to not be mad and was acting like himself, she wasn't about to look a gift horse in the mouth and muttered, "I'm sure you wouldn't".

Eric lead her to a cherry red corvette with the licence plate reading; BLDSCKER. Bella snorted once she saw this and shook her head in amusement. Eric entered the driving seat and waited until Bella entered and was buckled up.

"What is so amusing, tiny human?" He asked.

Bella tried not to smirk, "Oh nothing, sasquach. Just your car. I was just thinking about what they say about men with flashy sports cars" She said. Bella enjoyed Eric's humour, even if it was a bit dirty. She wasn't a total idiot, she could make dirty jokes too.

"I do not know. Who is 'they'? And what exactly do 'they' say?" Eric replied curiously. He continued speeding down the road barely paying attention. Humans had very strange sayings, he thought. 'Especially in the south'

Bella smirked this time, oh she would enjoy this, "Oh nothing. Just that men who drive overly ostentatious cars – typically flashy sports cars - tend to have very small penises to over compensate for their lack of manliness" She remarked casually in a light tone. Looking out the window to hide her amused expression.

Eric stopped the car so suddenly that Bella flew forward in her seat. She was thankful she buckled up. She turned to look at Eric and had to bite the inside of her mouth to stop her from laughing hysterically. Eric looked so affronted it seemed fake, almost ridiculously exaggerated; only she knew it wasn't. Before Eric had a chance to answer she spoke trying to rile him up more, "Don't worry Eric. I promise I won't tell anyone but I think you should buy a new car; something more mundane. Perhaps a BMW. Get something that doesn't scream, 'I have a tiny penis'" Bella said with a straight face.

Before Eric had a chance to answer she spoke trying to rile him up more, "Don't worry Eric. I promise I won't tell anyone but I think you should buy a new car; something more mundane. Perhaps a BMW. Get something that doesn't scream, 'I have a tiny penis'" Bella said with a straight face and a solemn nod.

Eric looked at the girl in astonishment. No one, NO ONE had ever questioned his manhood before. His cock hardened immediately and he desperately wanted to show her how much of a man he really was. It pressed uncomfortably against his leather pants. He would fuck her into oblivion until she lost her voice from screaming his name in pleasure. That would teach her. But he then noticed her face. Her face was stoic but her eyes danced with unrestrained laughter. 'That minx was teasing him!' He thought incredulously. He huffed out a laugh then began the car again. He had to give her some respect as no one but his child dared to tease to powerful Viking vampire.

He answered her back, "Oh, I do not suffer from that problem, I assure you. But you already know this from seeing me fucking that bloodbag's brains out earlier. She did not seemed to mind the size of my cock. I am sure you would not either" He smirked reminding her of earlier. He saw a faint blush stain cheeks and chuckled. So innocent but trying to play with the big boys. It was cute.

Eric perked up, "Oh so you do remember. Did you like what you saw?" He asked smiling brightly at the now fiercely blushing human.

Bella pretended to offend but failed, "No of course not! You must have crushed her, I'm surprised she could walk afterwards! You're a beast!" she said shakily, trying not to let sheer mortification overwhelm her.

Eric was deeply amused, "Oh, I'm a beast? What part of me exactly? I did not notice you admiring me"

Bella's face was burning so much she wondered if it would start to glow in the dim lighting of the car. There was no winning with Eric Northman. He had utterly no shame and had centuries of experience compared to what she overheard teenage boys muttering to themselves.

She still gave it her best shot, however, "I-I did not admire you! I just happened to see... I just meant that no, I didn't like what I saw. I prefer my men normal sized and ones that don't make me feel like a doll" She told Eric primly. Bella was watching the darkened country roads as an attempt at hiding her blushing face. As she peered out her window into the dark night she thought she saw a random flash of bright white light but it disappeared just as quickly. She strained backwards to see what it was. Bella sighed and now that her blush had faded she turned to look at Eric with a frown,

"Besides" She said, "I thought you liked Sookie. Flirting with me isn't the best way to get into her good graces you know" She looked at him firmly and warned him.

Eric simply shrugged his shoulders in an uninterested manner, "we could have lots of fun together, the three of us"

Bella stared wide-eyed and shuddered violently, "She's my cousin!" She practically hissed at the blonde vampire.

Eric hummed, "It was not long ago that this was not unacceptable. Only recently has it has become a taboo. In fact, many countries all over the world-" Eric spoke in a conversational manner.

Bella interrupted this madness right then, "-NO, do not finish that sentence. Uh god, Sookie was right your a big perv" She muttered. Bella needed to steer towards normal conversation topics. This whole car ride was just so bizarre.

Bella cleared her throat, "So what's happening with Dallas, when we going?" She asked changing the subject.

Eric sobered immediately, "We leave tomorrow night. Have your things packed by sun down. I will be there to collect you. I received a phone call whilst you were sitting at the bar. Sookie has decided to come after all but only with her William, of course" Eric was displeased by this stipulation but he could always work around this.

"So soon? Oh... alright. I'll be packed and ready to go tomorrow" She said nodded her head firmly. She was looking forward to going to Dallas, she had an urge or a sudden itch that screamed that this was the right thing to do.

They sat in comfortable silence with the occasional banter back and forth until he turned onto hummingbird road. Eric winced at the rough treatment to his car. He decided he would get it fixed, once Sookie was his he would easily be able to lavish her with gifts. The most urgent was her driveway. He maneuvered it carefully and eventually they reached the house. Eric turned to look at Bella and she seemed extremely nervous.

Bella turned to Eric. She knew she had to address the elephant in the car before she left. She was just dreading it.

"Eric... about before. I just killed a vampire. Aren't you mad?" She began slowly.

Eric simply looked at her and then said, "No" He then got out of the car.

Bella was shocked and confused. Why did he not care? He was sheriff wasn't he? Bella followed after him and got out the car. He walked around the other side of the car and as he approached Bella exclaimed,

"I killed him Eric! I just murdered someone in front of you! I burned him to ashes! How can you not care? I didn't even touch him. I-I'm a monster. Shouldn't you lock me up somewhere or kill me or-or do something to punish me?" She breathed.

He looked down on her with a soft expression making deep eye contact, "No Bella, I do not care. You saved my life. That vampire was 500 years my senior. An ancient and a deadly one at that. He was visiting my area briefly and had a stake to my heart before you intervened. You went up against something so much more dangerous for you than it is for me to try and save me. It was very foolish but brave. I had a chance of surviving but you most certainly did not. If anything you deserve my thanks. So thank you for saving my undead life" He paused and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear before continuing,

"So no. You will not be punished. I will say that I ended him and deal with the consequences. No one needs to know what really happened. But I would like for you to explain your impressive light show. That was magnificent. I have not seen such a impressive power display in a while. You are quite powerful, tiny" He commented and eyes roamed her face for clues to her identity.

Warm tears fell from her stunned and disbelieving brown eyes. She couldn't believe he was being so kind and accepting about this. She had killed his own kind in front of him and he was thanking her? She sobbed and grabbed him for a hug. Eric was such a wonderful and compassionate person.

Eric froze at the action. 'Was she trying to seduce him?' Eric thought curiously, she did not seem interested in his attentions before. He heard her quiet sob and realized that she was simply seeking comfort. He hesitantly lifted his arms and wrapped around her. He did not know how to comfort anyone. He never had to comfort his maker in such a way, it was never needed and Pam would never have accepted such as it would have been perceived as a weakness. He had not given such contact in his undead life and was confused. He noted that it felt good, he rubbed her back and noticed that her sobs quieted down a little. He liked the girl, he admitted. She was quickly becoming dear to him but in a completely new way. He did not know how to describe it. It was like he wanted to protect her and care for her and have her around. He enjoyed her company, which was rare. She was clearly not human. He wondered what she was. There were a few options, some more likely than others. Clearly her family was not fully human. Sookie's telepathy and Bella's light showed that clearly. Yet, Jason Stackhouse was completely human. 'Perhaps he is adopted. Or disabled. He is painfully stupid, even for a human' He pondered this conundrum, considering different possibilities when Bella backed away from him.

Bella sniffed and looked up, "Thanks, I needed that. It's been a pretty tough night"

Eric nodded, "Very well, I suggest that you get inside and go to bed. You need your energy, we are leaving for Dallas tomorrow" Eric said quietly and gently. There were other more pressing issues that the Stackhouse's family heritage. His first priority was finding Godric. Bella smiled up at the tall vampire and walked away from him heading towards the dark farmhouse.

Eric watched her walk away, making sure she got inside safely. At the last moment before she entered she turned around and whispered, "Night, sasquach" with a tiny smile.

Eric replied, "goodnight, tiny". She entered the dark house and closed the door. The Sheriff of Area 5 made his way back to his corvette and picked up his phone. He sent Pam a quick text message asking her about young human female preferences when it came to cars and which she thought Bella would like. He did owe the tiny human.

It would be a nice way to surprise her in the morning, he thought. Also an appropriate way to show his gratitude for saving him.