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3. A long night

I was next to blondie, both of us being held my two men. Eric lay on the alter being held down by silver chains. My wrists were tied behind by back with a rope, and a bandana was in my mouth acting as a gag. "I offer myself in exchange for Godric's freedom, and both the girls, as well."

"That's noble, But they is just as culpable as you are. They are traders to their race, the human race. They hardly deserve mercy. And that one, doesn't deserve it at all." He said looking at me as he walked back to the suffering vampire. 'Oh I'll show you who doesn't deserve mercy.' "I already had plans for the demonic Brunette to be chained to you. Maybe I chain the blonde one too you as well, that way you can all meet the sun together."

He walked over to the struggling girl, "This marshmallow will toast up nicely

A commotion was heard out in the halls. 'Oh no.' The doors flew open "Sookie," a tall vampire shouted as he entered the room.

'Who is that'

The new man sped toward us, but stopped when Steve held a gun to Sookie's head, "One more step vampire and the girl dies."

"If you shoot her everyone here will die. Let her go, now."

"Honestly, what do they see in you?" Steve spoke quietly to Sookie. "Soldiers some silver chains for our friend here"

"Don't, he's done nothing to you" Sookie trying to reason with him.

"Sookie, I will be fine."

"Newlin!" Someone yelled just before a paint ball hit the reverend in the hand, 'hell yeah!' "let her go fuck wad." Another paintball hit the reverend in the forehead. 'Oh, I like this guy.'

While everyone was distracted the vampire ran over to us and knocked back the guards.

Sookie immediately untied my hands from behind my back. As soon as my hands were free I pulled the gag out of my mouth.

"Sookie." The dark haired man said confused when Sookie and I ran over to Eric and released him from the silver chains that held him down.

"Let's go," Sookie said before she ran over to her vampire friend.

In the corner of my eye I saw Camille slowly creeping back behind the crowd. 'That's right, run away.'

My attention was drawn back to Eric just before he slammed the reverend on the ground by his throat.

"Eric do not kill him." Sookie yelled from the arms of the vampire who I now thought was more than just a friend.

"Kill him, kill the motherfucker."

"Go ahead, martyr us, martyr us before God, we are willing to die."

"Oh my god, your nuts." I say to myself.

More noises are herd from beyond the doors and everyone shifted away. Tons of vampires enter from all entrances. The cowboy who seemed to be in charge spoke as he strode forward.

"Steve Newlin, you have pushed us too far. You expect us to sit on out thongs while you round up your men to come lynch us. We'll kill ya first. Same way we did your father"

'I cannot believe that he just said that.' "Idiot."

"Murderer."

"Destroy them, all of them."

In a flash the vampires were attacking the humans. Eric let go of Steve and grabbed my arm to pull me closer to him, away from any danger.

I saw a female vampire grab Camille and pull her close to bite her, "Enough." A familiar voice said before the vampire could sink her fangs into my stepmom. Everyone stopped and looked up at Godric. "You came for me I assume?" He paused for a second awaiting an answer, "Underling?"

"Yes sheriff." The cowboy said a bit displeased that he couldn't kill any humans.

"These people have not harmed me. You see, we can coexist. Mr. Newlin, I do not wish to create bloodshed, where none is called for. Help me set an example. If we leave you in peace, will you do the same?"

"If your smart, you'd listen." I say to Newlin.

"I will not negotiate with sub humans."

He got on his knees in front of Eric and loosened his tie, "Klill me, do it. Jesus will protect me."

"I'm actually older than your Jesus. I wish I could have known him, but I missed it." I don't know why, but the way he said that made me smile; and the look of shock on the reverends face made me laugh on the inside.

Godric sped down from where he was standing. Godric stood behind reverend Newlin and grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and pulled him up.

"Good people, who of you is willing to die for this man's madness?"

No one moved, no one even made a sound.

"That's what I thought. Stand down everyone."

The vampires let go of the humans. "People, go home, it's over now."

"Finally." I say releasing the tension in my body.

All the humans filed out of the church except Sookie, myself, and reverend Newlin who was still being held by Godric

Godric threw Steve to the ground, "I dare say my faith in human kind is stronger than yours."

The ancient vampire made eye contact with me and walked over. "Are you injured?"

I held out my wrists, showing the slight burn from the rope, "Just a little sore, nothing to worry about."

He nods in understanding, "Do you have a place to stay?"

I sighed and shook my head, "No, I don't think my stepmom will let me live anywhere close to her now."

"You can stay with me for the time being, if you like."

"Yeah, that sounds great. Thank you." He gave me a gentle smile before turning to the other vampires in the room, "Come." I followed behind him as he walked toward the exit.

The cowboy walked up to Godric, "Sir, after what these humans have done to you.."

"I said come."

Everyone filed out of the room just like the humans did, leaving reverend Newlin alone in the chapel.

Godric sat in a chair next to a fire place while people lined up to greet their sheriff home. I don't really know anybody here besides Godric. I feel a little out of place. I was making my way through the crowd to find something to drink when someone grabbed my arm and spun me around to face them.

I came face to face with the tall blond vampire, Eric. I pull my arm out of his hand, "Can I help you?"

"Perhaps," he takes a second to look at me. His eyes travel over the features of my face, my shoulder length brown hair, and short stature. "What are you?"

"What do you mean? I'm a person, a human, with a beating heart and everything."

"No. Your something else, something more." He reaches his hand up and combs his fingers through my hair, "Your powerful, I can feel it.." Eric stopped mid sentence and looked over my head at something.

I turned around and saw a woman walked into the building dragging a man who looks like he has seen better days. He dropped him in front of Godric "Here is the one who betrayed us."

"Hugo, he's your human is he not?"

"Yes he is."

"Do you love him."

"I.. I thought I did." She held back tears as she spoke, 'poor girl'

"It appears you love him still."

"I do. I'm sorry, but you are my sheriff, do with him as you please."

Godric turned to Hugo, "You are free to go." Hugo slowly looked up at the sheriff.

"What?" The grumpy cowboy asked.

"The human is free to go. And do not return I fear it is not safe for you here."

"This is a travesty."

"This is my verdict" Godric countered. "Eric. Escort him out. Make sure he leaves unharmed."

"Yes Godric." He said before he moved to grab Hugo to drag him out of the house.

"Thank you. Thank you sheriff." The woman said before leaving, she didn't want anyone to see her breakdown. After the ordeal everyone went back to socializing, and enjoying the party.

I see the blond girl, Sookie, I think her name was, talking to the unknown vampire and Mr. Paintballs. 'My drink can wait' Without even thinking of how rude it was to interrupt, I walked over to the small group of people. "Hey, Sookie? Right? We haven't been properly introduced, I'm Caley." I say sticking my hand out for her to shake.

She smiles brightly, "Yeah, it's nice to meet you Caley." She said shaking my hand. "This is my boyfriend, Bill and my Brother Jason.

"Hi, it's nice to meet you both," The men seemed to ignore us.

"Please it will only take a second." Jason said to Bill

"Let's talk outback."

Sookie looked annoyed at the men. She turned to me and smiled, "Sorry about that. So how are you holding up?"

"Good I guess. All things considered. How about you?"

"I could be better."

Our conversation was interpreted by a gorgeous woman in a red dress. "Hello there. I'm Lorena " She said sweetly. 'Somethin's off with her.' As I finished my thought Sookie glanced at me.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Sookie "

"Yes, you are what all the fuss is about."

Sookie and I both cocked our heads in confusion. "Excuse me?" Sookie asked.

"Aren't you a morsel"

"I'm sorry, who are you."

"Well, we have a mutual friend."

"Bill."

"That's right. Funny he never mentioned me."

'Tread carefully Sookie, I don't think she's friendly.' I thought.

"I practically made him what he is today." Lorena finished.

"Lorena!" Bill called as he walked in, standing close to Sookie.

"Oh, hello darling. I was just getting to know your play thing. You always did like to pray on the innocent." At that last comment I stepped forward, on bill's other side. I'm ready to intervene if I have to.

"Bill." Sookie said, "Is this your maker?"

"She released me years ago. She no longer has any hold over me."

"Oh. I wouldn't say that. We had two marvelous nights in your hotel room." Lorena smile at Sookie.

"What."

"Did you know your boyfriend kit me over the head with a 52in plasma television, earlier tonight. Everyone says their thin and light, but let me tell you, when wheled properly. It's quite the weapon."

"Good, you probably deserved it." I butted in.

"You didn't?"

"Lorena, you need to leave."

"I hope he don't pull the same shnanogons with you. There is no excuse for domestic violence.

"What she has failed to mention is that she was holding me prisoner."

"We were just catchin' up is all. You must have been worried sick. Not knowing where he was. I admit it got a bit heated. You know how old lovers can get sometimes." She said reaching out to touch Bill.

Sookie pushed her arm away, "Do not touch him."

"Way to go Sook." I said taking another step closer.

"My, were feisty too." Lorena laughed after Sookie released her arm. "Your no more than a blood bag. You cannot win this."

I've already won." 'Oh, no.' "Bill chose me, and yet you still won't give up. Don't you have any shame?"

"Sookie stop." Bill said from her side.

I took one last step and stood between the two girls, placing my hands on Sookie's shoulders. "Ok sook, you made your point. Let it go."

"I'd listen to them If I were you. Run away, you little girl. William and I love each other."

I stayed by Sookie to stop her from doing anything too stupid. "Lorena, you've gone mad. Get out now." Bill said coming to stand by us

"Maybe you do love him who am I to guess? But he doesn't love you." 'Sometimes you have to be the bigger person and walk away. take the moral victory, Sookie.' I thought, my arm was in front of her, trying to keep her behind me. "And that we both know." 'Stop provoking her!'

Lorena dropped her fangs and came forward, "Take those words back or they shall be your last." She said over my shoulder to Sookie.

Bill grabbed Sookie and tried to drag her away, " We're leaving."

"Go find someone else you, fucking bitch, you've lost this one."

Using her vampire speed Lorena threw me to the side and lunged to do the same to Bill, lucky for me I landed on the couch and Rolled onto the floor. She grabbed Sookie and pinned her to the table. Just as she was going to bight into her neck a hand grabbed Lorena's throat.

Godric pulled Lorena off Sookie, Retract your fangs. Now." He said calmly. I stood up and brushed myself off walking back over to where Sookie and Bill were.

Lorena did as she was instructed by the ancient vampire. "I neither know, more care who you are. But in this area and certainly in this nest, I am the authority. Do you understand."

"Yes sheriff."

Godric released her, "This human has proven herself to be courageous, and loyal friend to our kind, and yet you treat her like a child does a dragonfly. Pulling off wings for sport. No wonder they hate us."

"She provoked me."

Godric licked his lips before replying, "And you have provoked me. You disrupt the peace in my own home. I could snap you like a twig, and I haven't. Now why is that?"

"It's your choice."

Indeed it is. You're an old vampire, I can tell. You've had hundreds of years to better yourself, yet you haven't. You are still a savage, and I fear for all of us, humans and vampires, if this behavior persists." Godric turned to Bill. "You, you seem to know her."

"Yes sheriff."

"Escort her from the nest."

"Go ahead." Sookie said to Bill. "I'll be fine."

"I wish you out of my area before dawn." Godric turned to me and beckoned me to follow him back into the other room.

"What were you thinking? Standing between a vampire and her prey. That is not the wisest of decisions."

"I know, but I consider Sookie a friend. It's the early stages of friendship, but still a friend. And even though I don't look like much, I can fight for those important to me."

"You are very brave, you have shown that, but don't be stupid. We are monsters."

"No you're not, not all of you. You are no monster, you have shown that today, twice. Anyone else would have punished that man for his betrayal, but you forgave him. Wether you did it for Hugo, or that woman who cares for him. You still showed forgiveness and compassion. And with Lorena, you told her what she did wrong, and gave her advice on how to improve. You told her she was a savage, and that she needed to change her behavior. You could have killed her, but you gave her a second chance. Monsters don't do any of that. You are a good man, and you have my respect. I consider you a friend, and gladly fight for you."

"Excuse me, and I have your attention, please." Everyone turned and looked at the kid addressing the crowd.

"I have a message of reverend Newlin." He opened his jacket, revealing silver chains, silver bullets and a bomb strapped to him. 3. 2. 1.

BOOM

Before I could do anything I was sent flying backwards. My head collided with the hard floor, "Ouch." Besides hitting my head I felt fine. I feel a pressure over my body. I open my eyes and looked down. Godric has thrown himself in front of me, protecting me from the shrapnel.

He groaned as he pushed himself off me. "Are you hurt?"

"No, no I, I'm fine." I replied as I sat up and rubbed my head. "Just a bit shaken up."

He holds out his hand to help, which I accepted graciously. He pulled me to my feet, "I think I'm going to get some fresh air, to help me calm down." I say to him.

He nodded before he went to check on everyone else. Once his back was to me I saw that his shirt has been torn to shreds, I could see burns from the silver and blood seeping from the holes caused by the bullets. "Godric, wait." He turned to look back at me, "Are you ok? Your back, it's bleeding."

"I'm alright, thank you for your concern. The bullets will work their way out and the burns are already heeling."

"If you say so."

We both turn and walk in opposite directions. There is blood splattered on the walls and floor. Some people are getting up and helping others who are trapped under debris. I walked out onto the patio and sat on a bench. The cool night breeze helps me to relax as I think of the night's events., 'What a busy day, so much had happened.'

I heard a rustling from a near by tree that pulled me out of my thoughts. I stood up and walked towards the noise. Three figures stepped out from behind the trees. All of them had guns and among them was Camille. "I cannot believe you survived that. You should have died in there." The three people pointed their guns at me, "Oh well, it just means that we get to kill you ourselves."

Just as everyone fires I hold up my hand and stop the bullets maid are. Just after the guns went off I felt the breeze pick up for a second, but I thought nothing of it. I raised my other hand and slammed Camille against a tree and held her there. "You too leave," I spoke calmly. They both looked at each other with a mix of fear and confusion on their faces, "NOW." The men turned and ran in the direction they came from. I drop all but one of the bullets then confronted Camille again.

"Why are you doing this Camille?"

"Your father couldn't see what you really are, I can. I'm going to wipe you off the face of the earth."

"Why? What did I do to deserve this?"

"You really don't know, do you?

"Know what?"

"It's your whore of a mother's fault. I don't blame you, but I can't let you live. I will hunt you down for the rest of my life. Steve Newlin and I will work together to exterminate the vampires, and destroy you." She glared at me.

I held her tighter against the tree, as I walked closer, "You know nothing of me or my mother. And I sure as hell won't let you, or the reverend hurt my new friends again." I release my hold on her and back away.

"Goodbye Camille." I say before sending the suspended bullet towards her head. The bullet dives into her skull and her lifeless body falls to the ground.

"Please don't tell anyone of what you saw here." I said before I turned to face the tattooed vampire.

"You have my word."

"Thank you."

"We are heading to a nearby hotel." He glanced at the collapse body, "I will clean this up. You should go inside with Sookie."

"Ok, thank you Godric." I walk past him and head inside, leaving him to deal with Camille.