Chapter 4
"I ask you Miss Stackhouse, will you be mine?" Eric asked softly.
Sookie looked at Eric in Shock. Instead of threatening her or manipulating her, he's asking her if she wants to be his.
This was something Bill failed to do before; not taking her feelings into consideration. It was almost like he didn't care for Sookie's opinion at all. Bill announced his ownership of Sookie when she met those three awful vampires. Then again, when she met Eric for the first time. Both times she was furious when those words spilled out of Bill's mouth.
She understood Bill was only trying to protect her, but at least he could have told her exactly what that meant ahead of time, then at the last minute. Even then, he still didn't fully explain what being his meant.
Eric and Sookie's relationship in the past have been complicated. Let's not forget the fact she was also with Bill. Sookie didn't know if she could trust Eric. One minute she could trust him and the next he does something to lose her trust. Once Eric revealed Bill's secret to Sookie, she was devastated, and heart broken.
She threw Bill out of her house, never wanting to see him again. He left without another word. She was so hurt, so lost and so angry that she extended her rage to Eric giving some harsh words to him. It wasn't Eric's fault Bill lied and betrayed her. Eric even tried warning her before; given what was happening with Russell Edgington, she pushed it aside.
No doubt, Eric isn't perfect either. He locked Lafayette in the basement of Fangtasia for weeks with no food or water torturing him. He even sent her to infiltrate the FOTS without informing her it was a trap. When she came to confront him about Bill, he deflected her questions, kissed her then locked her in the basement of Fangtasia; using Sookie as bait. Sookie could see the difference between Eric and Bill.
Eric embraced being a vampire, he knew he was a cold, manipulative vampire. Eric never tried to hide who he really was. Bill, however, put on a humane façade in order to gain Sookie's trust and make her fall in love with him. He was, so to speak a wolf in sheep clothing; pretending to mainstream and act more like a human. Perhaps Bill didn't love Sookie, rather her humanity.
But she won't make that mistake again.
Eric brushed his knuckles against her cheeks breaking her out of her thoughts. She looked deep into Eric's cerulean blue eyes and knew…then and there…she could trust him. She took a breath and placed her palm on his cheek, smiling softly.
"If I agree to be yours, then I'm only yours. I won't be passed around like a fangbanger. If I am yours, then you are mine as well…I will not share you. I can't be yours if all you're going to do is lie to me and keep me from knowing things. Bill did that to me and you saw what happened between us. I won't go through that again." Sookie said firmly. The room went silent for a moment.
Eric stared at her in awe and adoration. She is so sweet and kind, at the same time she's fiery and firm. He truly loved that about her. He could kill anyone that would treat him this way, but not Sookie…no, she's special…she's perfect…she's his match.
Sookie is the only woman who can defy him and get away with it. Bill was a fool to betray a woman such as Sookie. And now she's all his. His. He won't make the same mistake Bill made.
"All I have to do is be monogamous and honest and you'll be mine?" Eric said smiling.
"Yes." Sookie said.
"Then, I promise I won't betray your trust and only be with you. I will always treat you like a queen. My queen. And I will always care for you." Eric declared softly. He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into an embrace and nuzzling her neck; smelling her sweet scent. He'll never tire of this. Holding her, kissing her, and just doing everything he can to keep her happy.
I will not let her go.
He took the nightie she was holding against her body and threw it to the side. Sookie took a step forward and started to slowly undress him, starting with his shirt. Her hands went under his shirt, sliding against his abdomen. She raised his shirt over his head and threw it over her shoulder.
She leaned her head forward, nuzzling against his chest, giving a chaste kiss. Sookie gave more chaste kisses, using her hand to unbutton his jeans. She slid in and brushed her hand against the head of his cock.
Eric shivered, gripping her waist tighter. She smiled against his chest, enjoying how she makes him feel. She slid her hand over his cock, slipping down to his ball sack giving it a light squeeze making Eric moan against her neck. His hands slipped down to her thighs, lifting her and wrapping her legs arounds his hips. He rested his forehead against hers. Giving a smirk.
"Minx." He said huskily. Sookie giggled.
He carried her over to the bed, placing her in the middle. He turned off the lights and got in behind her. He was going to take things slow with her to show that he wasn't using her for blood or sex. She cuddled into his chest and wrapped her left arm around his waist. To her surprise and disappointment, Eric didn't rip her clothes off and ravage her. He just held her in his arms. Eric could sense her confusion with the tiny bond they had.
"I don't want to have sex with you tonight. When we make love for the first time, I want it to be special. I'm content with just holding you and cuddling you." He said quietly.
She nodded and smiled. They laid there in bed, enjoying each other's company in silence. Sookie cuddled closer into his chest and smelled his fresh scent. He smelled as fresh as the sea, loving that about him. After a few more moments, she'd fallen asleep dreaming sexy dreams of Eric.
After hearing her breathing even out, he placed a tender kiss on her lips and forehead watching her sleep. She looks like an angel. He watched her a little longer then got out of bed. It was a couple of hours before dawn and he sadly had to leave. He wished he could stay longer, sleep right next to her only to wake with her beside him, but he couldn't. He found some paper along with a pen and wrote her a letter; then placed it on her nightstand.
He put all his clothes back on and slipped out her window taking to the sky. He landed in front of Fangtasia and zoomed to the back entrance, straight into his office. He suddenly froze behind his desk. It was quiet here…too quiet. It was quiet enough to hear a pin drop. Fangtasia had closed an hour and half ago. He wondered what happened to Pam. He could feel her in the maker/child bond.
He walked out his office into the bar area and froze. He found Pam in silver chained to a chair her head hung low. He saw that Marnie had come back with her little friends who were soon to be dead. But he couldn't see them. Pam raised her head, noticing her maker and stared at him.
"Eric, get out of here, the witches are back!" Pam yelled. Suddenly three witches appeared around her. Marnie, he recognized, held a stake at Pam's heart. He flashed his fangs and hissed in anger. A tall woman stood in the middle of the bar and smiled evilly.
"Stop right where you are vampire. Make one move and your child dies! I came to make you a deal…"
"I don't make deals with dead witches! You've made a terrible mistake witch! Let her go or else you'll live to regret it!" Eric hissed angrily.
"Fine. I truly didn't want to have to do this, Viking. But you left me no choice." The head witch smiled and started chanting. He could feel the magic surround him and suddenly everything went black.
Earlier in the night:
She could hear the conversation between Compton and the witches. She held back a growl when he offered them money to get rid of Eric. She stepped closer to the window and listened closely:
"And what is this problem you need assisting with?" she heard the head witch say.
"Eric Northman, sheriff of Area 5. He has something I want. He's in the way and I want him gone." Bill said.
She felt her blood boil; she resisted the urge to barge in there and rip his head off and drain the three witches. She continued to listen.
"What does the Northman have that you want?"
"That's none of your concern! Just do what I'm paying you to do."
She laughed to herself. What's the matter, Billy? Afraid of losing your prized fairy to a witch?
"What's your price?" Hallow asked. Typical, this bitch will never change.
"One million dollars, each…Half now, and you'll get the other half when you have succeeded." He said.
Ha! Really? You choose now to be cautious? And choosing three witches to kill a 1000 years vampire sheriff isn't risky already?
"What did you have in mind?" she asked the King.
She rolled her eyes. Compton is a fool to trust witches…especially these three.
"I don't care how you do it. Do whatever is necessary to take down the Viking…by any means necessary." Bill said with emphasis.
Compton is too arrogant to see the error in trusting these witches, he thinks he'll succeed…he's got another thing coming too. He thinks getting rid of the Viking will get him another chance with the telepath. This will only push Sookie further away from him.
Stupid civil war veteran, obviously being in a war hasn't made Compton any smarter.
She could feel the magic when the witches disappeared. She already knew where they were headed. She could see Eric leaving from the girl's window. She had to get to Fangtasia before he did and stop the witches from wreaking havoc. She took off into the sky and raced to Fangtasia.
Since she is much older than Eric, she could get there faster than he could. She landed on the roof of the strip mall across from Fangtasia and waited for Eric to arrive. The witches are already inside silvering Pam to a chair.
She felt Eric land in front of Fangtasia and run to the back entrance. She quickly made it to the door zooming past him without him sensing her. She had the power to cloak herself whenever she needed. Not even the witches could sense her. She could see Pam in silver chained to a chair but did nothing to save her…yet. She wanted to wait for the perfect moment to make her move.
She stood behind the bar and watched the scene unfold. She had to get ready to get Pam and Eric out of there before the witches could disappear and take them both with her. Eric walked in the bar and froze.
"Eric, get out of here, the witches are back!" Pam yelled. Once he noticed Pam, the witches appeared. Hallow, their leader walked to the middle of bar smiling. Eric flashed his fangs and hissed.
"Stop right where you are vampire. Make one move and your child dies! I came to make you a deal…"
"I don't make deals with dead witches! You've made a terrible mistake witch! Let her go or else you'll live to regret it!" Eric hissed angrily.
"Fine. I truly didn't want to have to do this, Viking. But you left me no choice." The head witch smiled and started chanting.
Eric collapsed. She found a light under the bar, switched it off and everything went dark.
"Antonia! Get the lights back on now!" Hallow roared. The unknown vampire uncloaked herself, grabbed Eric and Pam and ran through the doors at vampire speed taking off in the sky.
She found her safe house, which was secluded in the middle of the forest. She landed in front of her house, entering a code into the system unlocking the front door.
She zoomed in and put Eric on the Couch and set Pam down who was still unconscious and chained in a chair. She heated three true bloods and placed them on the coffee table. She put on gloves and unchained Pam, who was starting to stir. When Pam opened her eyes, she looked at her. Her eyes widened in disbelief. The unknown vampire smiled.
"You know who I am?" She asked. Pam nodded. The unknown vampire wasn't surprised. She was well known amongst her kind and some humans who were well into history. She went by a lot of names.
"You're Gracie Vitello? I've heard of you." Pam said. Gracie nodded her head. "You're the oldest vampire in world." Pam added.
"Well, not as old as the Ancient Pythoness or the Guardian for sure, but pretty close." Gracie laughed. She picked up the true blood and handed it to Pam. She downed all three bottles, her skin healing slowly.
"What do you want?" Pam asked. Gracie ignored her question.
"It's close to dawn, why don't you go downstairs, and rest? I'll explain everything tomorrow and take care of your maker." Gracie replied.
"And why should I listen to you? How do I know I can I trust you?" Pam growled. Gracie narrowed her eyes.
"Because I just saved your ass, if it weren't for me, you'd be finally dead. I would suggest you be a little more grateful…Pammy!" Gracie said, smiling coldly.
"Do NOT call me that!" Pam said exasperated. Gracie just laughed at her. Oh, Pam, always the hothead. Pam rolled her eyes.
"Fine, I'll go rest. But come tomorrow at sundown…I want answers, or I'll rip you apart!" Pam said.
"Fair enough…run along now Pammy." Gracie chuckled. Pam just growled and whisked away.
Gracie turned her attention to Eric, who was unconscious on the couch. She didn't know what those witches did to Eric. But she knew someone who could, so she decided she needed to call in a favor from her favorite witch. She's going to need all the help she can get.
Sookie Stackhouse will be able to help and find those witches. I'll contact the witch and send Pam for the telepath's help. She's the key to this. That's when I'll introduce myself.
"I ask you Miss Stackhouse, will you be mine?" Eric asked softly.
Sookie looked at Eric in Shock. Instead of threatening her or manipulating her, he's asking her if she wants to be his.
This was something Bill failed to do before; not taking her feelings into consideration. It was almost like he didn't care for Sookie's opinion at all. Bill announced his ownership of Sookie when she met those three awful vampires. Then again, when she met Eric for the first time. Both times she was furious when those words spilled out of Bill's mouth.
She understood Bill was only trying to protect her, but at least he could have told her exactly what that meant ahead of time, then at the last minute. Even then, he still didn't fully explain what being his meant.
Eric and Sookie's relationship in the past have been complicated. Let's not forget the fact she was also with Bill. Sookie didn't know if she could trust Eric. One minute she could trust him and the next he does something to lose her trust. Once Eric revealed Bill's secret to Sookie, she was devastated, and heart broken.
She threw Bill out of her house, never wanting to see him again. He left without another word. She was so hurt, so lost and so angry that she extended her rage to Eric giving some harsh words to him. It wasn't Eric's fault Bill lied and betrayed her. Eric even tried warning her before; given what was happening with Russell Edgington, she pushed it aside.
No doubt, Eric isn't perfect either. He locked Lafayette in the basement of Fangtasia for weeks with no food or water torturing him. He even sent her to infiltrate the FOTS without informing her it was a trap. When she came to confront him about Bill, he deflected her questions, kissed her then locked her in the basement of Fangtasia; using Sookie as bait. Sookie could see the difference between Eric and Bill.
Eric embraced being a vampire, he knew he was a cold, manipulative vampire. Eric never tried to hide who he really was. Bill, however, put on a humane façade in order to gain Sookie's trust and make her fall in love with him. He was, so to speak a wolf in sheep clothing; pretending to mainstream and act more like a human. Perhaps Bill didn't love Sookie, rather her humanity.
But she won't make that mistake again.
Eric brushed his knuckles against her cheeks breaking her out of her thoughts. She looked deep into Eric's cerulean blue eyes and knew…then and there…she could trust him. She took a breath and placed her palm on his cheek, smiling softly.
"If I agree to be yours, then I'm only yours. I won't be passed around like a fangbanger. If I am yours, then you are mine as well…I will not share you. I can't be yours if all you're going to do is lie to me and keep me from knowing things. Bill did that to me and you saw what happened between us. I won't go through that again." Sookie said firmly. The room went silent for a moment.
Eric stared at her in awe and adoration. She is so sweet and kind, at the same time she's fiery and firm. He truly loved that about her. He could kill anyone that would treat him this way, but not Sookie…no, she's special…she's perfect…she's his match.
Sookie is the only woman who can defy him and get away with it. Bill was a fool to betray a woman such as Sookie. And now she's all his. His. He won't make the same mistake Bill made.
"All I have to do is be monogamous and honest and you'll be mine?" Eric said smiling.
"Yes." Sookie said.
"Then, I promise I won't betray your trust and only be with you. I will always treat you like a queen. My queen. And I will always care for you." Eric declared softly. He wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into an embrace and nuzzling her neck; smelling her sweet scent. He'll never tire of this. Holding her, kissing her, and just doing everything he can to keep her happy.
I will not let her go.
He took the nightie she was holding against her body and threw it to the side. Sookie took a step forward and started to slowly undress him, starting with his shirt. Her hands went under his shirt, sliding against his abdomen. She raised his shirt over his head and threw it over her shoulder.
She leaned her head forward, nuzzling against his chest, giving a chaste kiss. Sookie gave more chaste kisses, using her hand to unbutton his jeans. She slid in and brushed her hand against the head of his cock.
Eric shivered, gripping her waist tighter. She smiled against his chest, enjoying how she makes him feel. She slid her hand over his cock, slipping down to his ball sack giving it a light squeeze making Eric moan against her neck. His hands slipped down to her thighs, lifting her and wrapping her legs arounds his hips. He rested his forehead against hers. Giving a smirk.
"Minx." He said huskily. Sookie giggled.
He carried her over to the bed, placing her in the middle. He turned off the lights and got in behind her. He was going to take things slow with her to show that he wasn't using her for blood or sex. She cuddled into his chest and wrapped her left arm around his waist. To her surprise and disappointment, Eric didn't rip her clothes off and ravage her. He just held her in his arms. Eric could sense her confusion with the tiny bond they had.
"I don't want to have sex with you tonight. When we make love for the first time, I want it to be special. I'm content with just holding you and cuddling you." He said quietly.
She nodded and smiled. They laid there in bed, enjoying each other's company in silence. Sookie cuddled closer into his chest and smelled his fresh scent. He smelled as fresh as the sea, loving that about him. After a few more moments, she'd fallen asleep dreaming sexy dreams of Eric.
After hearing her breathing even out, he placed a tender kiss on her lips and forehead watching her sleep. She looks like an angel. He watched her a little longer then got out of bed. It was a couple of hours before dawn and he sadly had to leave. He wished he could stay longer, sleep right next to her only to wake with her beside him, but he couldn't. He found some paper along with a pen and wrote her a letter; then placed it on her nightstand.
He put all his clothes back on and slipped out her window taking to the sky. He landed in front of Fangtasia and zoomed to the back entrance, straight into his office. He suddenly froze behind his desk. It was quiet here…too quiet. It was quiet enough to hear a pin drop. Fangtasia had closed an hour and half ago. He wondered what happened to Pam. He could feel her in the maker/child bond.
He walked out his office into the bar area and froze. He found Pam in silver chained to a chair her head hung low. He saw that Marnie had come back with her little friends who were soon to be dead. But he couldn't see them. Pam raised her head, noticing her maker and stared at him.
"Eric, get out of here, the witches are back!" Pam yelled. Suddenly three witches appeared around her. Marnie, he recognized, held a stake at Pam's heart. He flashed his fangs and hissed in anger. A tall woman stood in the middle of the bar and smiled evilly.
"Stop right where you are vampire. Make one move and your child dies! I came to make you a deal…"
"I don't make deals with dead witches! You've made a terrible mistake witch! Let her go or else you'll live to regret it!" Eric hissed angrily.
"Fine. I truly didn't want to have to do this, Viking. But you left me no choice." The head witch smiled and started chanting. He could feel the magic surround him and suddenly everything went black.
Earlier in the night:
She could hear the conversation between Compton and the witches. She held back a growl when he offered them money to get rid of Eric. She stepped closer to the window and listened closely:
"And what is this problem you need assisting with?" she heard the head witch say.
"Eric Northman, sheriff of Area 5. He has something I want. He's in the way and I want him gone." Bill said.
She felt her blood boil; she resisted the urge to barge in there and rip his head off and drain the three witches. She continued to listen.
"What does the Northman have that you want?"
"That's none of your concern! Just do what I'm paying you to do."
She laughed to herself. What's the matter, Billy? Afraid of losing your prized fairy to a witch?
"What's your price?" Hallow asked. Typical, this bitch will never change.
"One million dollars, each…Half now, and you'll get the other half when you have succeeded." He said.
Ha! Really? You choose now to be cautious? And choosing three witches to kill a 1000 years vampire sheriff isn't risky already?
"What did you have in mind?" she asked the King.
She rolled her eyes. Compton is a fool to trust witches…especially these three.
"I don't care how you do it. Do whatever is necessary to take down the Viking…by any means necessary." Bill said with emphasis.
Compton is too arrogant to see the error in trusting these witches, he thinks he'll succeed…he's got another thing coming too. He thinks getting rid of the Viking will get him another chance with the telepath. This will only push Sookie further away from him.
Stupid civil war veteran, obviously being in a war hasn't made Compton any smarter.
She could feel the magic when the witches disappeared. She already knew where they were headed. She could see Eric leaving from the girl's window. She had to get to Fangtasia before he did and stop the witches from wreaking havoc. She took off into the sky and raced to Fangtasia.
Since she is much older than Eric, she could get there faster than he could. She landed on the roof of the strip mall across from Fangtasia and waited for Eric to arrive. The witches are already inside silvering Pam to a chair.
She felt Eric land in front of Fangtasia and run to the back entrance. She quickly made it to the door zooming past him without him sensing her. She had the power to cloak herself whenever she needed. Not even the witches could sense her. She could see Pam in silver chained to a chair but did nothing to save her…yet. She wanted to wait for the perfect moment to make her move.
She stood behind the bar and watched the scene unfold. She had to get ready to get Pam and Eric out of there before the witches could disappear and take them both with her. Eric walked in the bar and froze.
"Eric, get out of here, the witches are back!" Pam yelled. Once he noticed Pam, the witches appeared. Hallow, their leader walked to the middle of bar smiling. Eric flashed his fangs and hissed.
"Stop right where you are vampire. Make one move and your child dies! I came to make you a deal…"
"I don't make deals with dead witches! You've made a terrible mistake witch! Let her go or else you'll live to regret it!" Eric hissed angrily.
"Fine. I truly didn't want to have to do this, Viking. But you left me no choice." The head witch smiled and started chanting.
Eric collapsed. She found a light under the bar, switched it off and everything went dark.
"Antonia! Get the lights back on now!" Hallow roared. The unknown vampire uncloaked herself, grabbed Eric and Pam and ran through the doors at vampire speed taking off in the sky.
She found her safe house, which was secluded in the middle of the forest. She landed in front of her house, entering a code into the system unlocking the front door.
She zoomed in and put Eric on the Couch and set Pam down who was still unconscious and chained in a chair. She heated three true bloods and placed them on the coffee table. She put on gloves and unchained Pam, who was starting to stir. When Pam opened her eyes, she looked at her. Her eyes widened in disbelief. The unknown vampire smiled.
"You know who I am?" She asked. Pam nodded. The unknown vampire wasn't surprised. She was well known amongst her kind and some humans who were well into history. She went by a lot of names.
"You're Gracie Vitello? I've heard of you." Pam said. Gracie nodded her head. "You're the oldest vampire in world." Pam added.
"Well, not as old as the Ancient Pythoness or the Guardian for sure, but pretty close." Gracie laughed. She picked up the true blood and handed it to Pam. She downed all three bottles, her skin healing slowly.
"What do you want?" Pam asked. Gracie ignored her question.
"It's close to dawn, why don't you go downstairs, and rest? I'll explain everything tomorrow and take care of your maker." Gracie replied.
"And why should I listen to you? How do I know I can I trust you?" Pam growled. Gracie narrowed her eyes.
"Because I just saved your ass, if it weren't for me, you'd be finally dead. I would suggest you be a little more grateful…Pammy!" Gracie said, smiling coldly.
"Do NOT call me that!" Pam said exasperated. Gracie just laughed at her. Oh, Pam, always the hothead. Pam rolled her eyes.
"Fine, I'll go rest. But come tomorrow at sundown…I want answers, or I'll rip you apart!" Pam said.
"Fair enough…run along now Pammy." Gracie chuckled. Pam just growled and whisked away.
Gracie turned her attention to Eric, who was unconscious on the couch. She didn't know what those witches did to Eric. But she knew someone who could, so she decided she needed to call in a favor from her favorite witch. She's going to need all the help she can get.
Sookie Stackhouse will be able to help and find those witches. I'll contact the witch and send Pam for the telepath's help. She's the key to this. That's when I'll introduce myself.