AN: I want to thank every single one of you that continue to enjoy my story, it brings me utter joy to know others find my story enjoyable and interesting. Its makes me so frustrated when I get stuck on a chapter and you guys have to wait. But I thank you for your patience and I hope you continue to find my story enjoyable. I will really try to find my inspiration again and work my hardest, I miss writing and I need to start showing it.

Chapter 7

It was quite, nothing could be heard however a slight breathing coming from a young women in the center of a bed. Her eyes started to flutter revealing sad soulful eyes, a look that didn't belong on a face like that. She slowly got up looking around the room not knowing where she was. Her breathing was becoming harsh her eyes dilated, the sheets crumbled between her fingers as her mind lost itself in memories. She tried to calm herself. Suddenly the door opened a small petite women came in, her dirty blonde hair tied up in ponytail. She had a fair complexion slightly tanned, clear blue eyes. Her presence was gentle almost mother like.

Their eyes caught, the women bowed her head in a submissive way, showing she meant no harm she slowly approached the bed. But I couldn't stop shaking, memories flickering back and forth I narrowed my eyes. She softly whispered to me. I flinched when I felt her hands cradle my face.

"You're okay, focus on my touch… Breath in and out slowly."

I took me awhile before my heart settled, her presence aided me. My grip slowly loosened but my body was still slightly tense. I looked at her and she flushed.

"O gosh I'm terribly sorry ..

"My name is Sookie, Sookie Stackhouse, what's your name?"

I raised my eyebrow at her, and replied, "Izzy...Izzy Northman" I saw her eyes lit up in recognition but I did not question. Suddenly she shifted her face apologetic, " I know it will not help but I'm sorry we weren't quicker. Those people, they can't even be called people, monsters the lot of them. They will pay for what they did" I smiled at her. For some reason I could tell she was a good person I was relaxed in her presence.

"Where are we Sookie?" I asked curious of our surroundings.

"Oh my.. I'm terribly sorry I think we're in the sheriff's home. Mr. Godric's house"

His face appeared in my mind, I know him He saved me.

I looked at Sookie and asked her,

"Where are they?"

"Their outside, do you want me to get them? "

"Please get Stan"

"Of course"

I slowly sat my self more up, stretching myself, my body didn't ache. Suddenly I heard arguing outside the door, the voices were getting louder and louder. Suddenly I could hear glass glass being shattered

"You do not order me!"

My heart accelerated the sheet crumbling underneath my fingers. My breathing became uneven.

My body becoming tense, I needed air . I.. I.. I couldn't breath. I tried to calm myself but I couldn't, my heart wouldn't stop. Suddenly there were hands on my face, my eyes widened.

"Isabella its me my sweet, Isabella focus, listen to my voice" Eric

"Izzy focus, focus on our presence it's only us here, you're safe " Stan

"Isabella you're safe you are not there you will never return there, I swear to you. "

There words did nothing and it only got worse, suddenly I heard a growl, my body tensed up even more.

"Isabella no one will harm you, you are under our protection. My warrior, it is okay" said the voice filled with command yet gentle.

"Open your eyes my warrior, open them for me." I slowly did but flinched in his gaze moving myself to side with Stan the only familiar face; his arms gently wrapped around me. This seemed to anger him because he let out a growl. Stan never left my side, he called my name,

"Izzy I've failed you, I can not express my regret that I brought this onto you, I should've been more care..."

I stopped him with a kiss to the cheek.

"Enough Stan, this is not your fault you cannot put blame on yourself for the actions of others. Was it your hand who repeatedly hit me. Was it you who caused me pain?"

He looked at me with pain, "But Izzy I could've"

I shook my head and said,

"There's nothing you could've done it was out of your hand Stan. Either way Stan if I had died I would've of accept it willingly after all, Death is a whole new adventure." I squeezed his hand and let go. Suddenly I was taken from Stan my body tensing their arms were tight around me, I was face to face with the one who had saved me. He growled in my face and his fangs were out. My body was in turmoil, fear coursed my body,

He captured my eyes and growled out, "You will not DIE!"

My breathing increased, three voices shouted out, "Godric"

The other vampire walked cautiously to us. I tightened up and suddenly Godric held the vampire by the throat, The vampire gasped out,

"Master it's me."

The vampire that held me eyes widened,

"Master the girl is frightened, let her go. "

The one who held me eyed me and analyzed my face, realization settled in him and he slowly let me go. Stan slowly walked up to me offering me reassurance. He glared at Stan before something awoke in him, he looked at me and said, " I sincerely apologize for my behavior. " There was a difference in the vampire in front of me, I slowly nodded my body still tensed, he seemed to notice this and he frowned for the smallest fraction. Silence took us and it felt like hours however only seconds passed us. I glance around me and there was Sookie looking with concern for me I gave her an awkward smile, she excused herself and nervously said, "So Izzy how are you feeling, are you in pain or anything, do you need anything?"

I laughed at her attempt to change the conversation, and responded, "Oddly I feel good, I'm glad that I am not there anymore, I just wanted it to be over." Sookie frowned and said, "I can't believe people would do that to another person, it's inhumane." I gave her a small small and said, "You couldn't believe what people are capable of doing to a person without a single ounce of guilt. They believe what they are doing is right no matter the harm." Images passed through my mind making me cringe.

"Isabella"

I looked at the vampire next to me he was about 6 feet tall, very slim and well built. His eyes were a clear blue that pop out with his pale complexion, his eyes seemed captured with me, remembering every detail. I looked at him curiously, who was he. Stan grabbed my hand and introduced, "Izzy this is Eric Northman his the one I mentioned." My eyes widened at I looked backed at him, I couldn't believe he was here I couldn't think. He was there, he had changed my life and given me a new one. I opened my mouth to say something but then we got interrupted. "Excuse Sheriff the king is here and would like to see you, all of you." Godric looked at me and the others and said, "May we speak at a later time?" I looked at him and nodded. He spread his arms out and said, "Please after all of you."