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Chapter Ten

Neither of us moved for a second, staring agape at the burning house that we had been standing in moments ago. Sookie was clutching my hand, terror radiating from her and I knew she was worried about her brother. Screams and shouts began after the initial shock had worn off and that shook me and Sookie out of our stupor.

We bolted towards the house, blocking our nose and mouth from the smoke that had clouded the main room. Sookie began to frantically look for Jason while occasionally stopping to check some other vampires and humans that had been hurt. I scanned the mess and sighed with relief when I saw Eric standing next to Godric simply wiping dust and ash off his black singlet with an annoyed look on his face. It didn't surprise me that the explosion had done nothing but irritate him as though it had been planned simply to disrupt and annoy him.

"It's probably stupid to ask if you two are alright, huh?" I asked as I approached them.

Godric smiled at me amused, "It is not stupid." He looked to Eric, "We should get everyone out of here."

Jason and Isabelle began to shout out orders to the survivors to head to the hotel Carmilla where rooms were waiting. Godric took one last look at the destruction that had once been his nest and followed me and Eric out the door. No one spoke on the way back to the hotel or at least that I noticed; I fell asleep the moment I sat down, my head resting on Eric's shoulder.

I woke to Eric nudging me and I swatted at him annoyed, "Go away." I grumbled, sinking further into the bed.

"Have you been up at all?" Eric asked.

I sat up, rubbing my eyes tiredly, "What are you talking about? Isn't it almost dawn?"

"No the sun just set." Eric told me with a snicker.

I gaped at him, "What? No, we just got back after the bombing." I argued.

Eric shook his head with a smirk, "That was earlier this morning. I carried you in here and apparently you haven't woken up since."

I pouted as he continued to laugh at my confusion, "Shut up! I had every right to sleep for that long after what happened." I exclaimed, poking my tongue out at him and stalking into the bathroom.

I ignored my growling stomach while I showered, my body still aching terribly but not as much as the other night. Eric had kindly (for once) thought ahead and ordered me something to eat and he watched with a mixture of disgust and fascination as I scoffed down the beef lasagna enthusiastically.

"What's the plan for tonight?" I asked reluctantly. I was beginning to learn that there would be no quiet evenings with Eric around.

He pulled a face, "There is to be a meeting with Nan Flanagan about Godric's kidnapping and the bomb."

"Why?" I asked feeling a little stupid.

"For the media; Flanagan has to prepare for any backlashes that this may have caused." He retorted blankly.

Someone was in a cranky mood this evening. I couldn't tell if it was because he was worried about what would happen in the meeting or if it had something to do with Godric. I was guessing it was about Godric; Eric, it seemed, was only just realizing how close to suicide Godric was and didn't like it.

Sookie was already waiting in the room, her body pointedly turned away from Bill. She smiled brightly when she saw me and patted the seat next to her. In such a small time we had become good friends and I couldn't help but wonder if it was because we'd almost been killed together or if it was because we both had something supernatural about us but not enough to separate us completely from humans. Whatever the reason I was glad that I had Sookie as a friend; she seemed so unsure of herself half the time and played the part of the innocent blonde but I had no doubt that she was intelligent and confident. She just needed some encouragement and Bill definitely wasn't helping her.

"How are you?" She asked as soon as I sat down. I could see the concern all over her face, "I didn't see you at all during the day."

I smiled sheepishly, "Yeah, I only woke up before we came here."

"You were sleeping the entire day?" She gaped at me and then laughed when I nodded, "You must have been really tired."

"What did you do all day?" I hoped she wasn't too bored or worried.

She shrugged, playing with the hem of her sun dress, "I did a bit of reading and just relaxed. I thought about going shopping but I didn't want to risk running into anyone from the Fellowship."

"Smart." I commented, "How's Jason?"

She wrinkled her nose, "He's Jason." She shrugged, "He's a little lost at the moment but hopefully he's going to use his head from now on."

"Is that possible?" I asked.

She rolled her eyes, "Probably not."

We both snickered at the expense of her brother. I could tell Sookie loved him but she was obviously exasperated with her foolish older brother who used little of his brain. Eric was sitting near the door, a frown on his face and I knew his mood still hadn't improved. I looked to Godric suspiciously knowing immediately that it had something to do with him. Was he still planning his ridiculous suicide attempt? I rolled my eyes and couldn't help but wonder what he thought he'd gain from it.

Inspired by an idea I smiled at Godric innocently catching his attention immediately, "Godric."

"Yes?" He responded actually looking a little weary.

"I think after this meeting you should come back to Eric's room." I stated, not bothering to ask him, "It would definitely interest you what I have to say." I told him still smiling sweetly.

He flickered a glance at Eric but nodded, "Alright."

I think that was the most weary I'd ever seen him. I know I hadn't actually known him for that long but every time I looked at him he always had an expression of utter boredom. He clearly hadn't been around Eric in some time; I had a feeling he wouldn't be quite so bored then. I sat back in my seat satisfied and winked at Sookie with a smirk.

"Someone had better tell me what happened in that church." Nan Flanagan demanded as she walked into the room, two other vampires flanking her. She perched on the single seat that was ready for her, crossing one leg over the other and looked around impatiently.

Godric began to explain, "They were going to catch one of us sooner or later. I thought offering myself would solve that problem."

For someone as old as him he was really stupid.

Flanagan didn't seem too impressed by his story, "Sheriff, you fucked up. You're fired."

Eric growled and I looked at him warningly; he'd only get himself into trouble and right now no one needed that. Godric looked at him firmly as well and that settled him instantly; Godric would certainly be handy to have around if just to control Eric's temper.

All in all the meeting turned out to be a complete waste of time for us humans. I basically spent the entire time trying not to fall back asleep and Sookie tried desperately to show the good that Godric had done for the both of us. Of course, it wasn't completely drama-free what with Bill sitting in the same room as us. The moment Flanagan left he took his chance to speak with Sookie.

"Sookie, we must talk." He drawled out looking at her pleadingly.

Sookie glared at him and I wondered if his balls had frozen because it certainly seemed like that was her aim, "No we must not talk, ever again." She snapped.

He gripped her arm stopping her from leaving, "You are mine, Sookie! This is just one of Eric's tricks…" He tried.

Sookie wrenched her arm free and slapped him. I winced for her, knowing that vampires don't exactly have the softest skin to slap, "Don't you dare try and blame this on Eric! You whore of a maker was the one kind enough to tell me exactly what you are; a lying, cheating, no good bastard. You can tell the Queen to rot in hell." She spat.

"Go Sookie!" I cheered earning a glare from Bill, "I've waited so long for you to come to your senses." I told her as she looped her arm through mine.

She sighed, "Thanks for the support. I just wish I felt as confident as you."

"Sookie, you are way too good for him. Trust me; I'm a Goddess." I said with a smirk.

She laughed and allowed me to lead her back to Eric's room. Godric and Eric were already inside waiting for us, Godric sitting on the couch and Eric pacing. I shook my head at him as I kicked off my shoes; he really did have a weird obsession with pacing.

"Eric, either sit down or stand still." I told him, grabbing his arm to stop his incessant pacing.

He muttered something under his breath that only Godric could hear going by the laugh it received. I glared at him and sat down on the single arm chair. Godric looked at me patiently waiting to begin talking while Eric continued to pace.

"I'm not saying anything until he stops moving." I said stubbornly crossing my arms.

"You two are going to drive each other crazy," Sookie laughed as Eric finally perched on the edge of my arm chair.

I smiled, pleased, "Now, you're old, right?" I asked but didn't let him answer. Sookie choked on a laugh at my question, "So I'm assuming you know all about the Gods and Goddess incarnations."

"Yes and I know about Protectors as well." Godric interrupted, clearly surprised by the topic of conversation.

"Oh good, that makes this easier. I'm a Goddess, and he's my Protector." I said smiling cheerfully at Godric.

Eric chuckled at the look on Godric's face, "In the thousand years I've known him that is the first time I have seen that look on his face."

I beamed, "One point goes to me!" I looked at Godric again, "So, still want to meet the sun?" I asked conversationally.

"You are by far the strangest human I've met." Eric muttered.

I nudged him with my shoulder, "I'm technically not human." I said poking out my tongue.

Godric was looking at me something close to awe, "I've never had the honor of meeting one of the Divine."

"Well, this Divine is telling you to get over your boredom, which is really the only reason you want to die, and stay alive." I said with a note of finality.

Godric looked to Eric and then back to me, "How did this happen?"

I shrugged, "I needed somewhere clean to sleep and we accidentally bumped into each other." I said nonchalantly.

Eric snorted, "You only caught my attention because you blew the receptionists phone up when she went to call security. Apparently all it takes is a touch to bind a Goddess to her Protector."

"Well that's what you get for going around grabbing girls." I said defensively.

Godric laughed, "You'll get used to him. Although I'm sure Pam doesn't know all of this." The damn old fart looked amused.

Eric grinned, "She's going to get along so well. Wait until Pam takes her shopping."

"Tell Pam to make her wear dresses." Sookie piped up with a laugh.

"You're all mean to me!" I pouted, crossing my arms.

"What powers do you have?" Godric asked curiously.

I shrugged, "I've always been able to move things with my mind and that includes making things explode. I'm not sure what else I'm going to be able to do; we'll have to play around with that. But I want to test Eric's ability to go into the sun."

"I do as well." Eric said in agreement.

"Won't he burst into flames?" Sookie asked confused and also a little surprised that she was privy to this information.

I shook my head, "Protectors are technically supposed to be able to go out into the sun and, er, have kids." I said a little awkwardly.

Godric and Sookie both absorbed this information until Sookie burst into laughter. I gaped at her and then looked at Eric as Godric began to chuckle. I wasn't aware that this information was so hilarious. Both of us watched them laugh unimpressed.

"Do you mind sharing with the rest of the class?" I bit out sarcastically.

Sookie smiled, "It's just, the thought of Eric having children." She giggled, "It's kind of funny."

"I've had children before." Eric said defensively.

"Yeah, how long ago was that?" Sookie snorted.

"When I turned Pam." He admitted reluctantly, "She acts like a five year old have the time anyway."

"I'll tell her you said that." Godric laughed, "I'm sure it will start your prank war again."

"Prank war?" I asked a little alarmed.

Godric smirked, actually smirked at me, "Pam comes up with these ridiculous ways to annoy Eric until it gets to the point that Eric retaliates."

"You always end up taking her side." Eric grumbled.

It was kind of nice to see Eric joking around, especially with Godric. I know that I had taken to teasing him but he seemed so much more carefree but then I wondered if that was because Godric was no longer intent on killing himself. Whatever the reason I was glad and I hoped this would help with our growing friendship.

A/N so I'm not really happy with this chapter. Godric is harder to write than I thought but I hope you like it anyway. He's staying alive for now and be prepared for a future prank war with Pam! Message me any ideas that you want and I'll try and put them in.

And just to clarify; Sookie will NOT be getting with Eric in this story. Just to remove any confusion. She will not be like the TV Sookie and a bit more independent then book Sookie.

Thanks for all the reviews and suggestions. I'm loving your input in this!