Bella was so absorbed in Godric and the wonderful feelings he was invoking within her, she didn't hear any of the disruption outside. It wasn't until she heard Sookie begin to scream and call out for help that it registered in her hazy mind. She groaned and pulled back from Godric reluctantly. His fangs slid out of her flesh and he let out a growl of disappointment. Panting, she looked into his dark eyes and felt her core clench.
He looked about ready to devour her, his eyes dark, fangs out with her blood dripping from them. Bella's mind went blank, staring at this hungry predator when she heard Sookie scream again.
She put her hand on Godric's chest just above his heart, to try and get a hold of the situation.
"Godric" She panted, "That's my cousin, she's in trouble. I need to go help her" She looked into his eyes and he shook his head slightly. Bella's brows furrowed, did he expect her not to do anything? She opened her mouth to retort when Godric gently placed a finger on her lips.
"Sh, min gudinna (my goddess). Allow me" He murmured gently. She was soothed by this and suddenly he was gone. Bella looked around the cage completely baffled as to where he was was. She saw the cage door was hanging open so she jumped up and ran out.
She ran around the basement looking for Sookie, Godric or anyone. She reached the cages where Sookie was being held and saw Godric at the entrance. The cage was open and there was a dead person lying at his feet, with his head angled awkwardly.
Bella, ran past Godric and hugged Sookie who was lying on the floor. She noticed her dress was torn was she was beaten up a little, her insides clenched uncomfortably at someone hurting her cousin.
"What happened Sookie? Who did this to you?" She demanded looking into her cousins tear stained eyes. Sookie simply pointed at the dead guy and grabbed onto Bella again. She held her cousin tightly making soothing noises trying to calm her down.
There was a whoosh of a vampire approaching and Sookie lifted her head hopefully, "Bill" She sighed.
Godric shook his head and said, "down here, my child"
Bella watched Eric zoom down to the basement and kneel in front of Godric, his head bowed in respect for his maker.
"Master" Eric breathed, relieved to see his fader unharmed.
Bella walked over to them and smirked, "You missed all the fun sasquach" She spoke with an amused tone, hoping to lighten the very serious atmosphere of the room. Godric looked at her fondly and Eric looked up at her incredulously, a little fond irritation marring his features but his eyes burned in exasperation. Oops, he must not be happy that I came here.
Godric continued to look at Bella but spoke to Eric, "Rise, my child. No need for that"
Bella sighed exaggeratedly, "Apparently I missed the fun too" She nudged Gabe's dead body with her foot. "I didn't get to chop of his hands and balls for daring to touch my family" She sighed wistfully. Bella was joking, mostly, she don't know what she would have done. Something not very Christian, that's for sure. Bella wondered when she became so violent. Must be the vampire influence.
Eric smirked at Bella but looked at Sookie worriedly, he noticed she looked shaken up but thankfully fine.
Godric's eyes blazed in lust as he looked at Bella in a whole new light. He let out a small growl.
"Bella!" Sookie screeched, horrified at what her cousin was saying. Bella simply shrugged and winked at her.
"Sookie, if your family won't mutilate and castrate assholes for touching you, who will? What's family for?" She grinned, hoping to lighten the mood. Sookie shook her head disapprovingly but a small smile danced on her lips.
Just then an alarm sounded throughout the basement. Godric looked at Eric,
"Take the girls and get them out safely. Spill no blood" He commanded then zoomed away.
Eric gripped Bella's upper arm and placed a hand on Sookie's lower back to lead them out of the basement.
"Ouch, Sasquach, too tight" Bella bit out, being dragged along harshly by Eric.
"Quiet. You should not be here. We will talk about this later" Eric said seriously, his mouth set in a grim line. Bella was surprised, she had never seen Eric so serious before.
They walked briskly through the halls of the church twisting and turning around corridors, looking for an exit.
Eric led them to the main hall of the church for some unexplainable reason. It seemed like an extremely stupid place to go, Bella thought. There was a huge gathering of fellowship supporters wielding various weapons. Steve Newlin stood at the podium screaming his usual hate and calling Bella a traitor whore. Religious nutjob. The vigrin whore. That's smart.
Next thing Bella knew Eric was sacrificing himself for her and Sookie, she was enraged. She wouldn't allow him to do that! As she saw him flesh burning from the silver like in her dream; Bella snapped. She started trashing furiously against the two men that held her, she managed to elbow one in the nose and heard a satisfying crunch. However, the next one was prepared and whacked Bella on the head so hard she started seeing black spots on her vision. The last thought Bella had before passing out was wondering if she would have permanent brain damage from all the blows to the head she seemed to be getting.
A couple hours later, Eric stood at the end of a bed looking at Bella's unconscious figure. He was furious with her but concerned also. She had knowingly put herself into danger. She completely disregarded her own safety. It was not necessary she was there, he rescued Sookie effectively. She had no sense of self preservation. He wanted to punish her, badly. But he couldn't. Bella was not his so he had no rights to do so. He considered claiming her to ensure her safety but quickly disregarded it. It would in no way help his situation with Sookie. Bella needed guidance, she had no concept of survival or common sense. This was something her family should have taught her. His rage started burning inside him as he thought of this and wondered how he could fix this.
He heard Sookie sniffle from the bedside and looked at her, admiring her beauty. They had returned to Godric's nest after leaving the fellowship of the sun church. There was a welcome home party for Godric going on downstairs but Sookie refused to leave Bella's side and he couldn't shake the worry he felt for her also; not that he'd ever admit it.
Sookie looked up at Eric and spoke,
"You don't need to be here. I can take care of her" She told him, hoping he would leave her alone with her cousin. Sookie felt uncomfortable with Eric in the room. Earlier when he sacrificed himself for her and Bella she saw a side to him. He almost seemed like a decent person, this made Sookie uneasy. She was quite comfortable thinking of him as a monster but didn't know she could any more.
Eric simply nodded his head and left the room swiftly. As he exited the room and walked at human pace to the downstairs section of Godric's nest, his mind raced. He was thinking about Bella's condition, She had had a very powerful blow to the head and wasn't sure what else she had been subjected to at the church. He knew humans were very fragile and a simple hit to the head could cause internal bleeding and death. He was considering offering her his blood or forcing it down her throat if she didn't rise soon.
Eric saw his maker sitting on a single chair facing his guests with a blank look on his face. He radiated power and authority like he usually did. He approached him and bowed his head,
"Master" He said respectfully.
"Eric, my son. How is Bella?" He asked calmly.
Eric observed his maker curiously. He didn't know how he knew her name or why he seemed to care for her condition. Godric had been apathetic about everything besides himself for the past two centuries. Although he tried to hide it, Eric could see the interest and concern in his eyes.
"She is still unconscious, I'm afraid. Sookie is certain that it is nothing serious; just a blow to the head. She believes that Bella will wake soon" Eric reported, looking at his makers expression for any hints as why he was interested in her health.
Godric's facial expression did not change it all. It stayed the carefully blank expression he used in public but Eric noticed the strong emotion blazing behind his eyes. Godric blinked away the emotions and turned towards his nest again, seemingly indifferent, but Eric knew better. He had not seen such emotion in his makers eyes since 1532 when he was captured by weres and tortured. Godric slaughtered the entire pack and village they were residing in as revenge.
Eric stood behind Godric's chair obediently and wondered about the odd display of emotion coming from him. Besides from great rage in his earlier years, Godric never showed much emotion with anything not to do with Eric. He and Godric had a special connection that Eric did not have with Pam. They were each others father, brother and son. They were eternal companions. As Eric's thoughts led him down this way he felt a huge jolt of shock as a realisation hit him. He must want Bella as his child.
Although his face was empty Godric felt the strong emotions within him and gave him a curious look. Eric simply shook his head back to indicate nothing was wrong.
He could not believe it. Godric had never wanted to change another but him in two thousand years. However, there could be no other explanation. Coule there? He knew his maker well and could tell the emotions he felt for Bella must run extremely deep.
He was considering this and was suddenly very pleased. He would enjoy Bella as a little sister. He could could claim her as such whilst still human to teach and protect her effectively. It was perfect. He already felt a strong connection to her and was pleased that she would soon be vampire. He did not enjoy having feelings for a human. However, Bella was not human was she? Eric wondered about this. Since she was part supernatural she would make an even stronger vampire.
As he was pondering these thoughts he saw as Sookie and Bella entered the room. Sookie was wearing the blue sundress she was given by Isabell and Bella had on a white sundress with multicoloured flowers splashed all over. He figured she must have been given it, she didn't seem the type to wear such a dress; it was more Sookie's style. Eric shook his head and wondered how he even knew this, he barely knew Bella! But know her he did.
Bella walked into the room and her gaze immediately zeroed in on Godric. He was sitting on a simple chair observing the room. He looked powerful and sexy, she thought. Bella shook herself for thinking such things and saw Eric standing behind him. He was staring very intensely at Sookie. How Sookie believed he only wanted her for sex was beyond Bella. Denial and self delusion is a powerful thing, Bella mused, but not as powerful as a sexy vampire wanting you, she smirked.
Bella turned to Sookie and started fussing and checking over the fabric of the sundress she had on.
Sookie was concerned looking at her dress, "What's wrong? Is it wrinkled or summit?" She asked worriedly, not wanting to look foolish in a room of elegant vampires.
Bella shook her head and smirked, "Na, just checking to see if Eric had accidentally burned holes through your clothes. With the looks he's giving you he could have burned the entire nest down. Lets be thankful that's not one of his vampire gifts eh?" She said lightly, looking around the room casually as if she said something perfectly polite.
Sookie wasn't buying it though. She looked at Eric and saw him smirk and give her a heated look. Her face flushed bright red and she choked. She smacked Bella of the arm reproachingly,
"Bella! Stop it. Ya'll just encouragin' him. C'mon, I need a drink" Sookie grabbed Bella's arm and started dragging her through the great room. Bella looked back at Eric and winked conspiratorially.
Godric watched and his angel winked at his son and felt a burst of jealousy and sorrow. He wished that she would wink at him in such a way. He had been carefully monitoring the bond with his son, keeping a close eye on his emotions. When he was with Bella upstairs he felt nothing but worry and concern.
Godric was conflicted. He could sense that his child cared greatly for Bella. More so that he thought possible, Eric wasn't fond of humans. However, even when she winked at him he had not felt lust from him. Certainly Godric felt it when he looked at Miss Stackhouse but not his Bella. He wondered at their relationship. They had clearly felt the connection as she was Godric's mate and he was a part of his bloodline but he hoped Eric had not mistaken it for more. He knew he had to discuss this with his son. He didn't want to hurt his son so he intended to discuss his future claim on Bella. It was the best way and he prayed it didn't cause any discord between them.
Godric subtly watched Bella move around the room with her cousin. He was glad his Bella was not mingling too much with his nest mates. Godric could see his fang marks, marring the beautiful skin of her neck. At the time he had not had an opportunity to heal her marks as he would have done out of respect but now that she was in his nest he was pleased he had left them. Godric had no claim on Bella yet. He did not want any other vampires becoming interested in her and his mark on her would steer them away from her unless they were suicidal. In fact, he did not even want them to scent her or look upon her beauty. He watched his nest mates carefully and made sure that no one would look twice at what was his.
He watched as Miss Stackhouse walked away from Bella to talk to a young dark haired vampire. He was annoyed that she left her alone. She wasn't alone for long however. Just then, a handsome blond man approached her. He gritted his teeth to keep a snarl at bay. He watched as he dared to embrace her. To touch what was his. She had a shocked look on her face but it quickly morphed into delight and happiness. It felt like he was hit in the stomach with a boulder. She should never look at anyone that way, anyone but him. He needed to know who this man was and his connection to Bella. He was a mere human and not a problem. He would tare him apart later. He was watching them so intently he did not notice the amusement streaming through the bond from Eric.
Eric watched as his maker went all caveman on Bella. He saw the enraged look in his eyes and knew he was displeased with anyone touching his future child. Godric was an extremely possessive fucker. He did not care much at all but when he did, he took it to extremes even vampires were shocked at. He could see the promise of revenge in his eyes and knew he had to diffuse the situation.
"That is Jason Stackhouse, Bella's cousin. He is a dimwitted redneck, although popular with the ladies" He said very quietly so no one would hear. It would not do to let out Godrics intentions with Bella. It could make her a possible target.
Godric seemed a little relieved but still eyed them suspiciously. Eric sighed, his maker really was too possessive for his own good. He decided to help him out.
"I will summon her. I am certain you want to convey your thanks for her aid in your rescue, yes?" He inquired politely. Godric nodded his head stiffly, too intent with his human.
Eric left Godric's side and wondered at his behaviour. He was not as possessive of Eric but perhaps it is because Bella is human and female. He had not really considered this fact before. Eric and Godric's relationship had never been particularly sexual. They had fucked from time to time but not been lovers exactly. They preferences both lied with women. Eric wondered if Godric felt a sexual pull towards Bella. He wondered how their maker/child relationship will be. He must be interested in her sexually, he decided. This situation was different than it seemed. Eric pondered this as he neared Bella and her idiot cousin.
A feeling of dread settled over him. He knew better than anyone how protective Godric was of him. If he had a child which he had strong sexual feelings for, then may the gods have mercy. He knew that death would be making an appearance, sooner rather than later.
Bella stood happily chatting to Jason. She was relieved she knew someone here other than Sookie as she was currently occupied with her douche-bag boyfriend Bill. Bella did not want to talk to Bill. Bella noticed Eric's arrival and turned towards him with a polite smile.
"Bella, my maker has summoned you" He spoke. She noticed that Jason shrank back in fear of Eric for some reason and wondered why. She could see Jason start to sweat and the amused look on Eric's face and wanted away from the awkward situation.
"Okay" she started walking away but noticed Eric didn't follow her, "Aren't you coming?" She asked, confused.
Eric waltzed over and flashed her a grin, "Of course, tiny. Lead the way"
Bella rolled her eyes and walked towards Godric, Eric hot on her heels.
She kept her head down nervously as she approached him. She did not know how to act.
"Hi, Godric" She spoke shyly and looked up through her lashes. Godric smiled charmingly back and her heart rate picked up.
"Hello, little one. I wish to express my gratitude in your involvement with helping me escape from the church" He spoke gently, in that gorgeous accent of his.
Bella looked at him quizzically. She had done absolutely nothing besides get herself caught and became a damsel in distress.
"Uh thanks, I guess. I didn't really do anything except get caught" She spoke unsure.
Godric looked so beautiful, sitting on the chair. His whole aura emitted power, which made Bella's heart pound. She stared into his beautiful eyes and tried hard not to swoon.
"You were very brave coming to the church alone and unarmed" Godric said calmly. Bella heard Eric growl next to her. Oh yeah, he was mad.
She looked back at Eric sheepishly. He glared at her fiercely. She turned back around quickly in fear. It was not a good thing to anger Eric Northman. She looked at Godric and wanted to change to subject,
"What are-" She began.
She noticed annoyance flash across his features before he interrupted,
"Excuse me a moment, ma petit" Godric said before disappearing. Bella looked at Eric curiously.
"Just your cousin getting herself into trouble as usual. Come on, tiny" He spoke casually, leading her away.
Bella was very nervous as they walked, "Your mad at me for going to the fellowship aren't you?" Bella asked slowly.
"Yes. I am furious you would put yourself in such obvious danger. It was foolish and reckless" Eric scolded. Bella hung her head.
"So, what are you going to do?" She asked hesitantly.
"Nothing" He said simply.
Bella looked at him in shock, stopping as she did so.
"Nothing?" she questioned incredulously.
Eric nodded, "Yes, nothing. I have no claim over you and it is not my place to punish you for your behaviour, yet" He then started walking briskly ahead. Bella frowned, yet? What the hell does that mean? She thought. She didn't get the chance to ask him as they had reached where Sookie was, it seemed everyone had gathered here.
She saw Bill and a brunette vampire walking away from Sookie and Godric, out the nest. Good riddance, she thought.
Sookie looked a little shaken but Godric's eyes lit up a tiny bit when he looked at her, she blushed and walked next to him. Before she couldn't get a word out someone spoke up.
"Attention everyone, I have a message from reverend Steve Newlin"
Everything went black.
As Bella came to she felt like every inch of her body was covered in bruises. There was a ringing in her ears and dust in her mouth. She groaned and opened her eyes. She couldn't see anything. There was something on top of her. Now that she noticed, she did indeed feel a weight pressing her down. Bella lifted her arms shakily to try and move whatever was on top of her.
When her fingers touched it, it moved. Bella was shocked. It was a person. This person shifted and Bella saw Godric's face. Godric?! What is he doing? She thought baffled. He was still lying on top of her but had shifted down so they were face to face.
Even now, he looked gorgeous. Bella looked and saw his hair slightly ruffled. He also had dust and dirt smeared on his face with splatters of blood.
"älskling, are you injured?" Godric's panic stricken voice reached her ears. Bella then noticed how worried Godric looked. His eye's were rapidly scanning her face and body for any injuries. He looked like he was freaking out.
Bella made a shushing, comforting noise and slowly reached her hand up and cupped his face. She felt a pleasant tingling sensation shoot from her hand, settling in her chest.
Looking him straight in the eye she said, "I am fine Godric. Thanks to you" Her voice came out a little husky.
Godric leaned his face into her palm and his eyes drifted closed. His face looked peaceful and she felt, rather than heard his responding purr. She stared at his face, transfixed. He looked so perfect, even covered in dirt and splashed with blood. She could feel every inch of his hard, warn body pressing into hers. She revelled in the closeness and oddly wanted to press closer. Her thumb began caressing his cheek absent-mindedly. Then his purr increased and she could hear it. The noise made her insides feel like they had melted.
"Master, we need to get going. They may return" Eric's voice broke through their little bubble. Godric flashed up and held his hand out to Bella. She took it shyly, allowing herself to be helped up.
Godric kept a hold onto her hand once she was upright and it was just then Bella noticed the destruction room. There was debris and broken objects strewn across the floor. It looked like... well like bomb had went off. There was blood and insides strewn everywhere. The worst part was the smell. Most potentially was the blood. It was the usual metallic stench with hints of dust, burnt hair and crap from where the humans must have spoiled themselves. She thanked god for that not happening to her. She would have died of embarrassment.
Bella tucked herself into Godric's side, filled with sorrow at such a display. It was painful to look at. She began feeling woozy with the smell of blood in the air and needed a little support.
She barely listened as Godric told everyone to go to hotel Carmilla as her head started to spin uncomfortably. Bella was led out of the destroyed house carefully by Godric with Eric to her left side. When she reached outside caught off guard as someone threw themselves at her for a hug. She was startled but saw the mop of blond hair and relaxed. It was Sookie.
"Oh, Bella. I was so worried! Thank god your alright" Sookie sobbed into Bella's shoulder. She embraced her cousin trying to calm her down. Bella was disappointed with herself for not worrying about her cousin. Thankfully, Sookie was fine. She was in shock, all common sense in her brain had immediately switched off as soon as she regained consciousness.
Sookie eventually drew back and looked at Bella with relief flooding her face. Bella smiled, trying to reassure her cousin.
"You riding back to the hotel with us?" Bella asked hopefully. Realising she nearly lost her cousin and wanted her to stay close. Plus, it was comforting to be near her family after such a near death experience, she was a little shook up.
Sookie stepped back from Bella completely. She looked on confused. Sookie turned her head to Eric and glared fiercely, if looks could kill... Well Eric's already dead, I suppose.
"No. Am goin' back with Bill. See you later" She gave Bella one last hug then stomped off angrily. Bella looked at Eric, he was smirking at Sookie's retreating figure.
Bella felt Godric tug her arm lightly. She looked at him, his face was calm and blank but his eye's held warmth.
"Come, little one. We must be going" He said softly. Bella nodded and walked with him to a large black SUV. Eric slid in the drivers seat and began driving through the streets of Dallas. Bella and Godric sat in the back and unfortunately, he had to release her hand. She blushed remembering the slightly warmth of his hand, his large fingers intertwining with hers and the roughness of his palms as though he lived a live of labour.
"So, Eric. Why was Sookie trying to use her telepathy to make you spontaneously combust? She seemed pissed at you. Well, more so than she usually is" Bella asked, hoping to distract herself. Being in a car with vampires they could surely tell she was blushing from thinking about the perfect specimen of man sitting beside her.
Eric chuckled darkly, "Because, dear Bella, I tricked your delicious cousin into drinking my blood by claiming I was dying and needed her to suck silver bullets out of my body" Eric declared proudly.
Bella was confused. These vampires had blood? And why on earth would he want her to drink it? EW! Blood smelled disgusting, to say the least. Her nose scrunched up in disgust and she heard Eric chuckle at her facial expression. She looked at Godric and he was smiling at her warmly. She blushed. Dam! She needed to stop doing that around him. Be cool.
"Why would you do that? That's disgusting!" Bella gasped, horrified. She had asked the question to Eric, looking at him expectantly but it was Godric who replied.
"Our blood is special, little one. It is sacred. It has many magical properties, one of which is when consumed, it creates a magical tie, as you will. Eric will have a unique connection with Miss Stackhouse now. He most likely did this as he will be able to sense her emotions from now on and she will experience very explicit sex dreams involving Eric" Godric explained patiently.
Bella was startled. That vampire blood could do this to a human was pretty surprising. On the other hand she was not surprised at all Eric did this. It screamed Eric.
"What else does vampire blood do?" She asked curiously. She was shocked and wondered if Sookie had any of Bills blood. She couldn't of, why would she drink his blood?
"Vampire blood also has incredible healing properties to the human who drinks it. It can be useful if someone is gravely injured. The older the vampire, the more potent the blood. It increases the senses and strength of the consumer. The vampire also has the ability to -" Godric was cut up from his explanation by Eric, who had pulled up in front of the hotel.
"We are here" he announced and left the car. Bella followed suit and followed Eric and Godric into the hotel.
A/N: I would like to take this opportunity to apologize for my last chapter. It wasn't intended to be a chapter on it's own but i was quite ill yesterday and didn't want to do a full chapter but i wanted to put something up so i threw in Godric's point of view.
I also wanted to give credit to Kittyinaz for the idea of Bella being Godric's mate and Bella's sister. Full credit goes to them on this idea. It was such an amazing idea and I'm grateful i can use it in my story. I didn't want to mention this sooner and give out any spoilers!
Anyways, i hoped you enjoyed my chapter and please leave a review!