Bella returned to Eric's home well before nightfall. She had spent the rest of the day reading, had already made dinner and was currently washing up the dishes when a gust of air startled her.
She gasped and turned to see Godric leaning casually against the kitchen counter. She blushed. He looked his usual stunning self. He had on a black shirt and leather pants. Dear god, those pants left nothing to the imagination. She wondered what his ass would look like in they pants. She tried very hard not to look at his large bulge and focus on his face.
"Hey, Godric. I take it your going to Fangtasia tonight?" She inquired politely, turning back around to finish the dishes.
Bella considered telling Godric about Niall and everything she had learned. She was keeping from her vampire friends that she was part faery. It didn't feel right. She wanted to tell them but she promised Niall she wouldn't. She resolved to ask him for permission to tell them the next time she saw him.
Godric hummed in agreement, "Yes, little one. Would you like to join me?" He said.
Bella frowned. She really didn't want to go to Fangtasia. It made her feel so uncomfortable but Godric was going. She figured he was going to get a 'fuck and feed' as Eric called it. Her heart clenched painfully at the thought of him being with anyone other than her. She knew it was a bad idea but still she said,
"Only if you promise to stick by my side all night?" She said sneakily and turned around to look at Godric's face.
His whole face light up in happiness. Bella's heart throbbed in response. He looked so unbelievably gorgeous.
"Of course, min kära (my dearest). It would be my honor" He said with a lightness in his voice. Bella smiled.
"Well, I'll just go and get dressed then" She said happily, walking off to go get ready.
Godric watched her walk away, his gaze focused on her perky bottom. It looked so luscious and it swayed back in forth with her every movement. He bit back a groan. Godric wanted to bite it. Every inch of Bella seemed so perfect. He felt his usual erection in her presence and willed it to go away. In his current attire, it was very noticeable. Not that he cared if anyone saw his excitement, vampires were not modest by any means but he did not want Bella to see his fierce lust for her. Not yet anyway.
He was exited that she was accompanying him to Fangtasia. He was desperate to spend time with her. He was relieved she seemed to be warming up to him. Being around her, he felt peaceful.
He began feeling nervous anticipation. It fluttered uncomfortably in his stomach. He frowned. He was unfamiliar with this feeling. He wanted to please Bella and this was a great opportunity. He ran his hand through his hair in exasperation. He then wondered at his appearance. He was in his usual Fangtasia attire, he hoped it didn't put her off. He flashed away and retrieved a small hand held mirror from Pamela's room and stared at his reflection intently. He looked how he usually did, pale skin, youthful features, dark hair. He began ruffling his hair slightly. It had grown a little since the fellowship and was a little longer now, still short but now he could do something with it. As he fretted with his hair he heard a chuckle.
"I take it Bella is accompanying us tonight?" Eric's voice filled the silence. Godric nodded the affirmative still moving his hair. Eric shook his head in amusement.
Eric and Godric chatted absent-mindedly while sipping their blood when they heard Bella exit her bedroom. They listened as she made her way quickly down the stairs. They both wondered what she had chosen to wear tonight.
Godric looked as Bella took the last step on the stairs. He was floored by her attire. She was wearing a dark purple skin tight body-con dress. It hugged her curves perfectly, making her appear more alluring and womanly. Godric's fangs descended with a snick. He kept his mouth closed as not to startle her. His erection had deflated since she had left but now it returned full force. It throbbed uncomfortably in his pants and he had to restrain himself from reaching down and rubbing it. He felt his building arousal as he watched her walk over. Her hips swayed with every motion, her hair bouncing, heart pounding. Godric licked his lips. He was blessed to have such an angel belong to him. His eyes were dark as he watched her approach, a small growl rumbling in his chest.
Godric felt his son send him a huge amount of caution in the bond. Godric tried to reel back his emotions. His erection would not go away, he knew. It was physically impossible to be around Bella when she looked so tempting and not be hard. But he did manage to retract his fangs after a while and keep his expression carefully blank. It would not do to make Bella uncomfortable.
Godric sent a wave of gratitude towards his son. He looked at Eric and sent him a warning growl under his breath. Eric was taking Bella in also, eyeing her body hungrily. He was fortunate his fangs weren't descended. Godric would not have tolerated that.
"My my, don't you look delicious tonight, tiny" Eric purred at Bella when she reached them. A faint blush spread across her cheeks making her look even more beautiful, if that was possible. Bella looked nervous and unsure.
"Oh, uh, thanks. You sure its not to much? Pam suggested I wear this" Bella said shyly. She bit her lip in embarrassment which made a thrill shoot through Godric. He was jealous, he wanted to bite that plump little lip.
"You look beautiful, Bella" Godric said huskily. Bella eyed Godric hesitantly, a fierce blush adorning her face. Godric inner beast purred in pleasure. He had invoked such a delicious reaction to her. Oh what he could do to her.
"Thanks" She whispered. Bella began fidgeting uncomfortably under his and his child's state. They had mercy on her,
"By the way tiny, I know that you left my residence this afternoon. I want you to know that you are to stay in my home for the duration of daylight hours unless I arrange an escort for you, am I clear? I did not inform you of this arrangement before so I am not mad" Eric said sternly. She was shocked. Eric sure was bossy! He was only looking out for her she supposed, she did have a choice. She decided to live here so she should listen to what he says.
"Okay Eric" She affirmed nodding to him.
He nodded, "Good. Come, tiny. We better get going" Eric announced and began strutting towards the front door. Godric waited for Bella and walked beside her, trying hard not to stare.
They drove to Fangtasia and parked out back. Eric, Godric and Bella entered through the back exit and made their way through the halls. Eric turned and swiftly entered his office. Bella went to follow him when Godric tugged on her arm lightly.
"Come on, little one. I am required to spend some time of the floor tonight and would like some company" Godric said. Bella smiled and followed him out to the main bar area.
"What? I am better company that the usual patrons of Fangtasia?" She asked curiously and a little hopefully. Godric shot her a 'are you crazy' look as he led her through the mass of sweaty people in Fangtasia. She noted that everyone dressed in black leather or red with a lot of skin of display. Everyone wore a lot of makeup and eyed her distastefully as she walked by. Bella wondered idly if she would ever fit in anywhere.
Godric however, seemed to be attracting the opposite attention. He was stared at in lust, the humans drooled over him like he was a single sip of water in a desert. They looked desperate and hungry. It make Bella feel even more uncomfortable. A part of her grumbled inside at anyone looking at Godric such a way. He was not a piece of meat, he was a person. A wonderful, amazing, beautiful, sexy-
"Here we are, ma petite" Godric's cool voice interrupted her mental musings. She blushed and slid into the empty booth. Godric slipped in next to her and stared at her.
There was a whoosh and suddenly a vampire appeared before them. He was the same Asian vampire as before when she had sat with Pam. She wondered his name.
"What can I get you?" The man spoke politely.
"I will have an AB+, and you Bella?" Godric looked at her expectantly.
"Can I have a coke, please?" She turned to look at the vampire, he nodded his head and then flashed away again.
She looked at Godric quizzically, "great service here, huh?" She said awkwardly, unsure of what to say.
Godric laughed lightly, "Yes, it is" He spoke with an amused tone.
A waitress in a skimpy outfit appeared with their drinks. Bella smiled at her and thanked the girl but she wasn't looking in her direction. The waitress was turned entirely to Godric but he did not realize, his attention was solely based on her. Ugh, deja vou!
"Is there anything else I can get you, sir?" She asked with a sultry low tone. The women pushed her hair back from her neck, baring it slightly. Bella's mouth dropped open, doesn't she have any shame? She thought incredulously.
Irritation flicked across Godric's features as he finally turned towards the waitress.
"No, thank you. But my guest may require something else" He spoke in a scolding tone. The women blinked rapidly and then turned towards Bella. Her eyes roamed Bella's form very slowly, making her feel like slime. She appeared unimpressed.
"Is there anythin' else I can get ya?" She asked dutifully but with sarcasm laced in there. Bella noticed the superior look the woman was giving her and felt extremely self conscious. She lowered her head and muttered a 'no thanks'.
Godric frowned eyeing the two women back and forth then looked upon the Fangbanger.
"Leave" He ordered in a stern tone. His powerful aura pulsing around him angrily. The waitress's eyes widened and she scuttled away quickly. Just like the cockroach she is, Bella thought darkly.
Bella saw Godric take out his cell phone and send a rapid text message. He looked up at her with an apologetic expression,
"I am sorry about that, min kära. I swear, it will not happen again" He promised.
Bella attempted a smile and waved it off, "Oh its alright. I'm used to it. In fact, that was weirdly similar to something that's happened before. Talk about a flash from the past, eh?" She spoke wryly and took a small sip of her coke.
Godric frowned, seemingly displeased by this and motioned for her to continue.
"Oh it's nothing really. I was out for dinner with Edward once and this waitress was flirting with him and ignoring me, it's no big deal" She explained with a shrug. She used to think back at that with annoyance but now it didn't bother her so much. Perhaps she should be annoyed with Godric but couldn't find it in her to be mad at him for something beyond his control.
Godric growled quietly, "No one should treat you with such disrespect. This is completely unacceptable" He announced. Bella didn't know what to make of this. On the one hand she was flattered but didn't think it was much of a big deal. An inattentive waitress is hardly something to get angry over.
Bella looked around for a topic change, she noticed the full true blood bottle.
"Are you going to drink that?" She asked, nodding to the bottle. Godric nodded his head and lifted it somewhat reluctantly, unscrewing the cap as he did so.
Bella scrunched her nose up in disgust.
"Ugh, I do not envy you. That smells truly foul" She cringed and took a sip of her coke. This synthetic blood smelled a thousand times worse that ordinary blood, she could scent it from where she sat. It smelled more even coppery and metallic. It was like a stink bomb - an immolation of a foul odor designed to make it smell even worse. At least that explained the permanent stale egg smell in Fangtasia.
Godric looked at her curiously and he took a very small sip.
"Interesting, what does it smell like to you?" Godric was observing Bella carefully. He looked absolutely fascinated, like she was a puppy that had done a unique new trick. Well that does wonders for the self esteem.
"It smells like shit, that's what it smells like" She made a disgusted face, "It stinks, metallic, like rusted pennies. It smells stale, wrong, artificial. Your particular bottle also smells like mold and rot. It smells so much worse than regular blood" She finished.
Godric looked at her in awe. His eye's sparkled in wonder.
"That is amazing, little one. Truly incredible, I've never known a human who could smell blood before. What does regular human blood smell like to you? Does different human blood smell differently to you?"
"It smells a little like that synthetic stuff but richer, more pure. The same metallic smell. Blood lets off this kind of powerful odor. It smells pretty horrible. The smell can sometimes overwhelm my senses and makes me feel pretty sick. Or faint. I don't really know if human blood smells different, I haven't really had the opportunity to go around smelling peoples blood" She said dryly.
Bella let out a bitter laugh, "I know, the girl who hangs around with vampires fainting at the smell of blood. Stupid isn't it?"
Godric rose from his seat and held a hand out to Bella. He was intrigued and needed to share this information with Eric and find out more.
He led her to the back office to the club, subtly nodding his head in Eric's direction as he sat on his throne. He rose immediately and followed them back to his office.
The trio entered the office swiftly, Bella and Godric took a seat on the couch and Eric sat at his usual spot behind his desk.
"Everything alright, master?" Eric questioned lifting an eyebrow in curiosity. Godric nodded his head slightly and placed his hand over Bella's.
"Yes, my child, everything is well. Another interesting development has arose with Bella. We have discovered another one of her abilities" He spoke calmly. Bella heart rate picked up. She wasn't supposed to tell them about her being part faery! But then again, if they found out on their own...
Godric's hand squeezed hers gently in reassurance.
"I see. What is this development? What other powers have she shown?" Eric asked with interest. He began observing Bella carefully and curiously. Like a pet about to do a trick, she stuck her tongue out at him.
Godric explained, "She has shown a unique and powerful sense of smell. Definitely at a supernatural ability. She is able to scent blood and detect the difference between artificial and regular human blood" Godric spoke rather excitedly.
"Really? That is interesting. What does human blood smell like to you Bella?" Eric arched his eyebrow expectantly.
"It stinks. It has a horrible odor that makes me queasy. Its a very strong metallic smell and before you ask true blood smells much worse" She replied looking at the Viking. Eric lifted his hand and began stroking his chin in contemplation.
"Hm, I wonder" He muttered to himself, before flashing from the room.
Bella looked at Godric wanting an explanation as to Eric's sudden departure.
"I believe Eric is collecting different samples for you to smell. He is wondering if you can detect differences within blood" Godric told her.
Bella sighed in exasperation. They were making a big deal out of nothing. So she could smell blood, so could they. She dreamed the freaking future and this is what their focusing on. Vampires, honestly, its always about the blood with them isn't it? Bella thought.
Eric then returned. His arms were filled with different true blood bottles and clear bags of blood. He plopped them down onto his desk.
"Close your eyes Bella. I am going to put two different samples of blood under your nose, tell me what you smell and if you can detect any differences or similarities in the blood" Eric ordered Bella. She sighed but closed her eyes obediently, muttering under her breath.
Godric watched as Eric poured some true blood onto a small patch of fabric. He did the same with a bag of donor blood. Godric took a discrete inhalation of the air. Hm, both B-, interesting choice, he mused. He too was extremely curious as to how Bella would react, she revealed herself to be more and more amazing to him each day. He idly wondered if she really was a goddess, wrongfully cast down to earth. It mattered not. She was his goddess and he would worship her.
Eric approached Bella with bloodied material in each hand. He knelt down in front of her and brought a piece of fabric up to her nose. It was the artificial blood.
He placed it just under her nose and they both watched with rapt attention to see her reaction. Her nose scrunched up adorably,
"Ugh, fake, fake, fake. That is definitely fake blood" She spat out with distaste. Both Godric and Eric were amazed.
"How do you know it is fake blood, tiny?" Eric asked in awe.
"Well for starters it just plain smells fake. I can't really explain it, it just doesn't smell quite right. Not natural. It still kind of smells like blood but a lot worse. The scent is kind of similar in some ways, they are both quite metallic but this smells just kind of.. off. Its like an imitation of a smell, like floral scented body wash or candles. They smell similar so you know what it is but not identical. The real thing always smells richer" She mused.
Godric smiled at Bella, she was truly remarkable.
Eric looked at her with deep concentration.
"Now, this one. Does it smell any different or similar to the other one" Eric held up the fabric to just under her nose.
Bella took a few cautious sniffs, "Real blood. Definitely real blood. It just smells like regular blood really"
"Concentrate, Bella. Take in the subtle smells within the blood, what is unique about this particular blood" Eric coaxed trying to push her abilities.
Bella leaned forward started taking in periodic inhalations.
"Hm, it smells kind of stale" She muttered quietly to herself. Both Eric and Godric smiled. Donor blood, although was more delicious than true blood still tasted off from being bagged and frozen for so long.
"It has undertones of something... It smells kind of bitter? Maybe a bit of cinnamon or ginger, I don't know" She finished leaning back upon her seat.
Godric saw Eric look upon her with pride gleaming in his eyes.
"Do you smell any differences and similarities between the two samples?" Eric probed.
Bella's eyebrows furrowed, "I don't know. Give me them"
Eric handed her both pieces of cloth. Godric felt a flash of disappointment having to let go of her hand. He watched as she held then up to her nose and sniffed both, alternating between the two for a while.
"They are the same blood type, aren't they?" She asked slowly. Eric beamed at her proudly. Godric could feel through the bond that Eric was feeling extreme pride, satisfaction, affection and excitement. He was quite impressed with her, it is no small accomplishment to impress a thousand year old vampire.
"what makes you think that?" Eric asked as he took the samples from her and rose to get more.
"I don't know. They smelled a little similar. It was a faint undertone of something. Very subtle but the same, it's difficult to tell because the artificial blood is just an imitation but I could smell something"
Eric nodded and began the process all over again. Godric sat back and watched his child test his Bella's smell. To say he was proud would be an understatement. Bella was marvelous, correctly guessing the blood types like an expert. It took vampires about fifty years to began noticing different tastes and smells of human blood. Bella being able to do so was quite incredible.
Eric announced he had one last sample left. It was not in the usual donor bags, so Godric became curious. He dripped some blood onto some fabric as normal and approached Bella. Godric took a sniff and smelt, o- blood. His brows furrowed, Eric had already tested her on this particular blood type. There must be something different about this blood. Godric smelt again taking in the blood properly. He froze. He shot Eric a glare and sent him disapproval over the bond. What was he doing?
Eric mouthed the words 'trust me' to him. Godric was not happy but decided to let Eric continue with his experiment. He was admittedly curious.
Bella took a sniff of the fabric and let out a long 'hmmmm'. Both him and Eric were staring at Bella intently, all of their attention focused on her.
"There is something... different about this blood" She hummed in contemplation. Both him and Eric were silent waiting for her to elaborate.
"it has a strange something mixed in it. What is that? It doesn't smell like blood but weirdly does also. I can't explain it, it smells like it doesn't belong there" She muttered.
Eric's eyes were burning into Bella's face.
"In what way? What does it smell like?" He questioned, whole body extremely tense.
"It is extremely faint. I could just be imagining it. It smells..." she paused. Both him and Eric not breathing in anticipation.
"wonderful" She finished to Eric and Godric's complete and utter astonishment.
"What do you mean, wonderful?" Eric asked incredulously, his eyebrows practically disappearing into his hairline.
"Like I said, wonderful. It smells good, fresh, it smells like life itself. It smells right, powerful. I have never smelled anything like it before, it is completely unique" Bella opened her eyes the first time since this experiment began. She looked at Eric in wonder.
"What is that smell?"
Eric and Godric eyed each other warily. They did not know what to make of this development. Eric looked back at Bella, deciding to be truthful,
"It is vampire blood. The blood you smelled was from a human who was an addict. They still had traces of vampire blood in their system. I was wondering if you could detect it" He spoke in a somber tone. Eric returned to his seat behind his desk and sat back with a frustrated look upon his handsome features.
"What does this mean, fader?" He looked towards Godric.
"I do not know, my child. This undoubtedly is more proof that Bella is not human. Despite being born into a human family she seems to be more supernatural than not. Her abilities seem completely random, not associated with one race in particular. She is most likely a hybrid of some sort" Godric spoke to Eric but his eyes were in Bella the whole time. She looked quite uncomfortable and started squirming in her chair, she looked almost guilty.
Eric was watching Bella suspiciously, picking up on her behavior. His eyes narrowed, "Do you know anything about your heritage?"
Bella began to sweat. She felt all conflicted not telling them anything, she wanted to and badly. But she couldn't. She physically couldn't, she had swore she wouldn't. This must have been what Niall was talking about when he said that fae could not go back on a promise, dam.
Bella carefully considered her options. She swore not to reveal her heritage but not that she knew about it. If she played this right then she could let him know without actually telling him.
"yes, I do" she answered simply, looking straight at Eric. He growled at her in exasperation.
"Tell me, then. What are you exactly?" His tone was firm and commanding.
Bella bit her lip and shook her head, "I can't" She squeaked out. Eric rose to his full, gigantic height.
"Do not play these foolish games with me, Bella. I do not have the time, tell me now what you know" The volume of his voice used to its full potential; to intimidate Bella.
"Sit down, my child. You are misunderstanding, I believe Bella is telling us that she physically cannot tell us" Godric spoke up, always the voice of reason.
Bella threw him a relieved look and nodded her head vigorously. She liked Eric a lot, she really did, but that didn't mean he wasn't very scary when he wanted to be.
Eric sat down slowly.
"You cannot tell me?"
"No, I can't. I swore I wouldn't. I am unable to break a promise once I swear to it." Bella hinted heavily, hoping that they picked up the significance of this. They did.
They looked at each other with wide eyes.
"fae? You believe your heritage to be fae? Why do you think this?" Eric looked completely perplexed. It was a strange look on the Viking.
Meanwhile Godric was staring at Bella with dark eyes. A fae. She was a fucking fae. A faery. He could not believe his luck. Tasting her blood had been utter perfection, the best he had ever tasted but he did not put two and two together. Her blood was incredible but not overwhelming, it was not intoxicating and all consuming as fae typically were. Both him and Eric had dismissed the fae rather quickly, believing that Godric would have detected this in her taste. The level of her powers and fae blood that ran in her veins were not in proportion.
Godric was letting out a constant pleased low growl. Fae lived very long lives, perhaps he wouldn't need to turn her immediately. He could spend centuries feasting on her delicious blood and basking in her warm luscious body. His eyed rolled back into his head and he groaned quietly. Eric shot him a quick warning look and sent feelings of calmness through the bond.
"You should ask Sookie, she knows also. My gran told me. I found out from another source also but I cannot say. Sookie does not know about this other person. I swore to them I wouldn't say anything to you Eric. So I can't tell you all the details. But, then again, I didn't swear anything about Godric" She grinned mischievously. Godric felt more pride come through the bond, Eric was impressed with her deviousness.
"I should not be as surprised as I am with your impressive reasoning, tiny. Fae are very notoriously sneaky despite their inability to lie. This does explain a lot. It does not explain your seer abilities or Sookie's telepathy. Neither are fae traits" Eric smirked at her.
Bella nodded her head, "I don't know about the telepathy but I was told that there hasn't been a fae with the ability to see the future in three thousand years. Its extremely rare but not unheard of. I was also told I was much more powerful than I should be, perhaps more than a half human fae"
Eric knew this already. Her powers indicated she was either half fae or more but if she was he knew that the first time he saw her he would of detected the scent in her blood. She is not more than a quarter fae or he would have smelt it and Godric certainly would have tasted it.
"Fascinating. Godric will drive you back to my home. Tell him everything you know, spare no details. He can fill me in once you are sleeping. I will leave a supernatural book on faeries on my desk, in my home office. I think it would be best if you studied up on the fae as you are partly one" He smirked at her.
Bella grinned hugely at him. She wanted to know everything about them. Even though Niall claimed to be her great-grandfather she was still wary of him. This bothered Bella, she wasn't usually this suspicious and paranoid. Niall gave no indication he was untrustworthy. Either way, she wanted to know as much about faeries as possible.
"Thanks Eric! I want to find out as much as possible. Let's get going" She stood and looked at Godric with a smile dancing on her lips.
Eric shook his head, "Hold on. We have one more matter to attend to. Your fae heritage does not explain why you find vampire blood to smell so fantastic. This could be problematic. Vampires are known for finding fae blood delicious and irresistible, not the other way around. We must test this" Eric spoke and rose from his chair approaching Bella.
She looked up at his huge form confusedly. How were they going to test this? Why was it even necessary to test this? Was she some kind of freak in the fae world also? Typical, she thought dejectedly.
Eric lifted a small blade from his back pocket and placed it on his wrist. It clicked in Bella's mind.
"NO!" She shouted at him. She tried to move his hand away from his wrist, she couldn't let him hurt himself! He was acting crazy.
Eric gripped her hands firmly in his and looked her straight in the eye.
"Calm yourself. I will only be making a small cut. I want you to smell my blood and tell me everything you can detect. This is very important. Trust me" He spoke in a firm but soothing tone. Bella began to calm down. She was still unhappy but decided to go along with it. She trusted Eric and if he was making a big deal out of this then it must be important.
She sighed out an 'ok' and watched as he quickly sliced into his wrist. It began dripping blood at an alarming rate, dripping onto the floor. He held the bloodied wound up to Bella and she took a small hesitant sniff. She gasped and her eyes fluttered closed. Eric smelled amazing! He smelled so rich, fresh and alive. She started taking deep breathes savoring the most amazing thing she had ever smelled. This must what heaven smells like, she groaned internally.
"What do you smell?" She heard Eric's serious voice break through her cloud of happiness.
"You smell like life, Eric. You smell cool and smooth but rich and full of vibrancy. It smells like peace and happiness" She whispered.
Bella gently grabbed his wrist and brought it closer to her nose and hummed contentedly as the smell came closer, "You smell like a cool breeze on a hot summers day. Like a roaring fire warming you to your very bones. You smell salty and untamed, wild and free. You smell like the ocean, the horizon at sunset" She whispered. Bella felt immediately comforted and felt enveloped in safeness as his scent surrounded her. She sighed and a dazed smile filled her face. She began bringing his wrist closer to her. She wanted to rub herself in the smell.
Eric drew his arm back firmly but gently. The movement making Bella's eyes open slowly. She blinked at Eric's blank face.
"How did it make you feel Bella? Did you desire to drink it?" He asked somberly.
Bella shook her head confusedly, "no, no. It was nothing like that, your scent smelled... safe. It was a wonderful fragrance but I didn't want to drink it. It made me feel protected, safe, cherished, loved and comforted. Only vampires drink blood, Eric" She shot him a look. Eric grinned back at her and looked oddly relieved.
"Then why were you bringing my wrist closer?" He tilted his head to the side looking down at her in amusement and affection. Bella blushed furiously, realizing what she was about to do. She was going to smear Eric's blood on her face! What in the hell was wrong her? She groaned and covered her face in her hands in utter mortification. A room full of vampires and she's the creep wanting to rub blood all over her.
She heard Eric's light chuckle and felt Godric's reassuring hand on her shoulder.
"It is alright, little one. This is a normal occurrence when it comes to supernatural creatures" He said soothingly to her. Bella turned to him in horror.
"Your telling me supernaturals like to smear their blood on each other?" She gaped. She was suddenly rethinking spending her time around these weirdo's.
Eric let out a loud booming laughter. She glared at him in annoyance. Godric chuckled quietly behind her, she noted also. Eric was the one who explained,
"Don't be ridiculous, tiny. What he means is, it is natural for supernaturals to cover their scents upon things. To mark things as their territory. In your case, wanting my scent on you shows that you want my protection and wish to be cared for by me" His eyes turned soft and filled with tenderness.
Eric then did something, very un-Eric-like then. He wrapped his arms around her gently.
Bella's face leaned against his massive chest. She sighed contentedly, this does feel good. She wrapped her arms around his torso and felt him stroke her hair.
"I am honored in your faith in me, Bella. I swear I will not let you down" He muttered. Bella felt extremely happy, almost deliriously happy. She was so incredibly lucky to have Eric as a friend. But he was more than that. He was family. Her brother.
She pulled back and smiled at him. He didn't return the smile but his eyes showed his happiness, affection and love for her.
She heard Godric clear his throat pointedly, "We should get going, min kära. It is getting very late and you still need to tell me about this mysterious source of yours"
Bella sighed but agreed. She reached up to Eric on her tip toes and pecked him on the cheek, "Goodnight, Sasquach" Bella said.
"Goodnight, tiny" He murmured. She skipped out of Eric's office happily.
Fangtastia closed around its usual time of four am. Eric, however, decided to leave earlier and leave Pam to lock up. He wanted to find out about Bella's mysterious source who told her about her fae heritage. He concerned for her safety, consorting with unknown supes was dangerous.
He flashed from the club and into his corvette, his mind examining all the possibilities of the source.
He was no closer to figuring it out when he pulled into his primary residence. Exiting his car he zoomed to where he sensed his makers location. To his surprise, it was in Bella's room.
He entered quietly and observed the room. Bella was fast asleep breathing deeply into Godric's chest. She was latched onto him in the extreme with a leg and arm thrown over him. Admittedly though, she looked very peaceful and content in his arms. Godric was staring down at her tiny form in awe, he looked at her like she was the center of his universe. Well, she actually was.
Eric took one step into the room and saw Godric's head whip around, he let out a warning growl. Eric smiled and stepped back with his hands up in surrender.
"slappna av, min far. Det är bara jag (Relax, my father. It is only me) He smiled lopsidedly at his maker. Godric's form relaxed and he saw Bella nuzzling into him making soothing noises like she knew he was distressed and wanted to comfort him. Godric smiled serenely down at her and let out a small rumbling purr of pleasure.
"How did this happen exactly?" Eric muttered as he approached the bed. He sat on the edge and looked at Bella's tiny slumbering form, curled around Godric.
"She asked me to stay with her" Godric grinned smugly at his son. Eric smirked and shook his head.
"Well, as great as that is for you, do you mind letting me in on what she told you tonight?" Eric asked impatiently. Godric eyed him warily and it made Eric nervous.
"You will not like it, my child" Godric spoke sagely.
"Tell me" He said, nodding his head. Godric let out a sigh.
"She was approached by her fae kin. Apparently when she unleashed that blue light to save your life, she activated her spark. I know not what this means except it identified her to her kin and her powers will began to develop. Her kin predicts her to be powerful; especially as one with very little fae blood"
"How much fae blood does she possess? And who is this kin?" Eric questioned curiously. He was pleased she was going to be powerful, it would make it easier for her to protect herself.
"Niall Brigant, son. Her great-grandfather is the prince" Godric spoke grimly but quietly.
Eric's mouth dropped open, "The prince? That make's Bella-"
"A princess, yes. Not officially as she is not full fae but her fae powers will be royal. I do not know what his intentions are with her except that he wants to keep her heritage a secret for now. It is curious that he has not claimed her with the supernatural council. Bella seems grateful of realizing she has other kin but I am wary that Niall will use her to his political advancement or such. I have told her to report to me any time she interacts with faeries" Godric paused.
"We must er on the side of caution, son. Her spark and powers are very strong and she is of a royal line, there is a chance he will want her to take her back to the faery realm where we cannot get her, especially if he discovers that she is mated with a vampire. Hopefully he does not know if my association with her just yet."
Eric let out a growl, Bella shifted in her sleep and Godric shot him a glare for him to be quiet.
"I will not let him take my little sister" Eric growled out.
"No, we will not let them take her. For now we must be cautious and teach her as much about faeries as possible. She should be fine for the time being, we can arrange guards for her in the meantime. Do not worry, my child. I will not allow them to take her" Godric said firmly.
Eric was relieved he had his makers help in this. Faeries were tricky and powerful creatures. Not to mention that Niall Brigant was the most dangerous he knew. Her relation to Niall could go either way, he could be useful as a protector or he could manipulate her and use her to his advantage. Knowing faeries, he would assume the latter.
Eric left the slumbering Bella and his maker to go his study and give them privacy.
Bella stirred in her sleep, "mm Godric" She murmured then sighed. Godric looked down at her with delight and affection. Bella began shifting in her sleep slightly.
Bella seemed to unconsciously wrap herself around Godrics form. Clinging to him tightly, molding every inch of her body into his. She crawled ontop of him and started nuzzling him gently in her sleep muttering and mumbling his name. Godric's eyes closed in complete bliss. A purr started rumbling in his chest and he felt a wonderful lightness. He needed to start working on their relationship and soon because he physically needed her close to him. He needed her sweet scent and envelop him in a warm cocoon of tenderness. He felt complete with her and without her he felt empty and alone. She had his heart and he felt its loss whenever she was away from him. He promised himself in that moment to start progressing their relationship and to begin the courting of his angel.