What a Dream
A/N I do not own anything Ch and AB do.
Chapter 21
EPOV
I'm going to be a father? I'm vampire, I can't father children. I don't want any teacup humans. I can sense Sookie's feelings all over the place. Amongst the most prominent were fear and self hatred. Why was she hating herself? I need to speak with her and help her, I need to.
"Get out Eric, I rescind your invitation to my home, get out" she yelled at me.
As I was forced out all I could think of was no. I need to be by your side. I tried calling out to her but she shut herself off, curled in on herself. Fuck. She promised no more running. I howled out my frustration and took to the sky. When I returned back to Fangtasia Andre was there.
"Sheriff, I trust all is well. We heard about what happened. The Queen sends her thanks for keeping the Stackhouse woman alive. You will report to the Queen's mansion three weeks from tomorrow. Miss Stackhouse will be informed as well. Make sure that you show, the Queen will accept no excuse this time" and with that he was gone.
Shit, I need to get through to Sookie before that trial or either one of us will live long after.
"Pam" I said.
"Eric?" Pam asked.
"I have a problem. It has been revealed that Sookie is a fae princess, she's Niall Brigants Great granddaughter" I started.
"She's Fae?" Pam asked licking her lips.
"Yes, now pay attention Pamela" I scolded.
"Sorry, master" she humbled.
"Sookie's appearance has changed somewhat, she looks like a fairy now. She's beautiful. We are bonded by a ceremonial dagger by all rights she is my wife. We were also told she is with child" I said. Pam hissed fangs bared.
"Calm down childe, apparently the child is mine. I'm not sure how but I believe it to be true. My problem is that she freaked out and rescinded my invitation before we could talk of this. She won't speak to me and she said she did not want the baby" I said voice a little gruff.
"What do you want Eric?" Pam asked. I thought for a few moments.
"Love is an emotion that I find weak and pathetic yet I felt love like no other for Godric. He meant more to me then anything in this world for the longest time, then you came along. You made life bearable and fun, you had a similar spark like Godric. Then I find myself face to face with a bright light in the darkness" I stopped there for a moment and gathered my thoughts.
"Sookie has made my heart feel again for the third time in over a thousand years. I believe she is my equal in everyway. Side by side we have a destiny, something great and monumentus. It's not the fairy that attracts me to her, it's heart. It is like each of our hearts is only a half and we're only half ourselves when we're apart. I love her Pam with all that I'm. This child that she carries is part of me. I want her and the child to be with me" I said emotion raw and heavy in my voice.
"Great. Don't expect me to change it's diapers" Pam retorted. I laughed despite myself.
"You must tell her this Eric and maybe she'll come around" Pam said and left me alone.
I went to my day rest feeling hopeful. Hopeful such a human emotion and for once I bathed in it.
When I visit Sookie, she is still irrational. I tell her I'll always be here and leave. Space she needs time and some space. I assign guard duty to Pam. I tell her to stay hidden and only alert me if there's danger.
It's been two weeks since I last saw Sookie. Pam informs me that she seems to be doing well. Say's that Sookie wears her hair over her ears so you can't tell their pointed. Pam says she smells strongly of fae but has no compulsion to feed from her. That must be Niall's doing, I'll have to look into that. Pam also reports that Sookie seems to be sporting a small baby bump. My child grows within her and it makes me proud.
I decide to order a gift for Sookie and the baby. I log onto my laptop and browse baby sites. I find a unique one called Baby Blues. As I check out what they offer, I see a leather bound baby journal. The journal allows the mother to be to record things during the pregnancy and after the birth. I order one and have it engraved in 24 karat gold for Sookie. I pay extra to have it rushed, it will be delivered tomorrow afternoon. I have flowers ordered as well.
Feeling proud and sure I wait to hear back from Sookie. The night flies by with little problems. I do not partake in bangers anymore, I'll wait for my beloved. I ask Pam to order a few cases of Royalty Blend, just in case I now how stubborn Sookie can be.
The next evening when I rise I feel insecurity and anxiety coming from Sookie. I fly to her home immediately. I steel myself for the worse as she opens the door. She is so beautiful, she'd steal my breath away if I had any. Without a word she opens the door and is in my arms. I wrap my arms around her and think, finally.
TBC