Soulmates | By : ShannonG Category: S through Z > True Blood Views: 3941 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Disclaimer: I do not own True Blood, it's characters or locations, nor do I make money from writing this.
AN: Sorry for the delay in posting this chapter but RL has intruded. The family pet, a bull mastiff named Cody, passed away. We had him from the time he was a month old to 11 yrs. Then two days later my son turned 11 and today is my baby girl's 6th birthday! It has been a rollercoaster ride. So without further ado, here's the chapter. Please review if you enjoyed it. Thanks!!
alucardgal30: No worries about delayed reviewing...thanks for reviewing at all! :) I hope you like the chapter!
Chapter 12
As Jason pulled into the Fangtasia parking lot he couldn’t believe the line of people waiting to get in. Man, this place must rock if this many people are waiting who knows how long to get inside. Jason thought about waiting like everyone else but nixed the idea. If Sook was the mate of the owner maybe he could jump the line by dropping her name. As he walked up to the female vamp checking IDs, Jason checked her out. She had a great body and a beautiful face. The outfit she was wearing was off the charts! It hugged her like a second skin. Damn what a woman! As Jason was checking out Pam he missed all those waiting checking him out.
Pam watched as Jason slowly made his way to her. She knew he was related to Sookie; the family resemblance was undeniable. She also cocked an eyebrow at him as he checked her out. As far as males went, Pam could admit he looked F-I-N-E! She knew most people would be shocked to hear her think such thoughts but she was still female and could appreciate the male species. As he got closer a cocky smile curved his lips and Pamela had no doubt this young man got any woman he wanted.
Once Jason reached Pam he asked, “Hey, I was wondering if Sookie was here.” When Pam only cocked her eyebrow a bit higher, Jason clarified, “She’s my sister.”
“Well that would explain the resemblance. ID.” Pam said, not giving anything away. Jason noticed this and showed his ID to her.
“Jason Stackhouse. Why would you think your sister is here?” Pam asked, not wanting to give too much information away. She had taken her phone out and texted Eric to find out if she was to let Jason in or turn him away. Eric texted her to let him in, he was curious as to why he was there.
“So, is Sook here? Am I allowed in or do I get to stand out here all night?” Jason asked, trying to hold back his temper. She might look good but he needed to check out these mates of Sook’s and if he had to wait until closing and barge in then that was exactly what he would do.
“You may enter, breather. Try not to cause any trouble. I’m sure you will find your sister easily enough.” Pam replied in a bored tone with an undercurrent of warning that Jason heard. He gave a nod and started in, looking over his shoulder to check her out once more. Pam cocked her brow at him and gave him a slight smirk.
Once Jason checked out the bar and the clientele, he focused on the stage. There sat his sister. Wow! He wasn’t expecting to see that. She was up there with two vampires. Jason could only assume one was Eric and the other was Godric, he didn’t think anyone would be dumb enough to be that close to another vampire’s mate. Well, no time like the present to get the ball rolling. As Jason approached the three he looked over to Sookie. She did look happy and there was definitely a glow about her that wasn’t there before. Jason then switched his attention to the vampires next to her.
One was dark haired, about his height and looked as if he could hold his own and the other was larger with blond hair, solid build and would tower over Jason if he stood. When the blond met his eyes, Jason saw curiosity and wariness. When said blond flicked a glance to Sookie, Jason gave him a warning look and widened his stance. Jason wasn’t stupid, he knew if either vampire considered him a threat to Sookie or themselves they could snap him like a twig. He felt the power they radiated and heard his Gran’s voice reminding him that one was a thousand years and the other was two-thousand years! Still, Sookie was his sister and he was determined to make damn sure they were worthy of her and would protect her. There weren’t many Stackhouses left and family always looked out for each other.
Eric watched Jason enter his establishment with amusement. So the brother decided to come to them instead of waiting. Unknown to Jason, he had just gotten a bit of respect from both vampires. It took a lot of guts, or stupidity, to confront a vampire. When you were going to confront two vampires as old as they were, well, you couldn’t help but respect the person or put them in a padded room. Then Jason added to the growing respect by trying to be intimidating to Godric and himself while looking Eric in the eye. Well, the kid had spunk, he’d give him that. Most people avoided eye contact due to the chance of glamoring but Jason held his gaze. At Eric and Godric’s nods, Jason relaxed his stance a bit. He had made his point physically, now it was time to speak his peace.
Meanwhile, Sookie sat next to Eric watching Jason. She was proud of her brother and sent those emotions through the bonds to her mates. She knew Eric and Godric could end Jason’s life easily but knew they wouldn’t. They sent back amusement and curiosity to her to reassure her they were quite interested in what Jason would do or say. Sookie sat up a bit straighter and smiled at Jason with pride while waiting to see what would happen.
“Is there somewhere we could go to talk?” Jason asked Eric, while looking around at all the eager ears. Eric gave a nod and stood. Godric and Sookie followed Eric’s lead and all four went back to his office. Pam had Chow take over sitting at the throne. It had been a few days since he was last up there and he should satisfy the vermin quite well. Meanwhile, she went back to guard the door.
“Alright Jason, what is on your mind? What can we do for you?” Eric asked once the door was closed, looking over in Jason’s direction.
Jason stood facing Eric and Godric who had decided to lean against the office desk. “One, I’m here to introduce myself and thank you both. Gran told me what you did for her, for our family. Thanks just doesn’t seem enough but it’s all I have.”
“Your thanks and gratitude are enough Jason. We were just happy to be there at the right moment.” Godric responded.
“Alright.” Replied Jason.
“Two, I want to know what your intentions are towards my sister?” Jason demanded. Knowing full well the two vampires would answer only if they wanted to but he had to ask.
Eric and Godric looked at each other with smirks and then at Jason. “Our intentions, as you put it, are honorable Jason. Sookie is our mate and there is NOTHING we will not do to keep her safe and happy.” was Godric’s reply. At Jason’s nod of approval Godric continued, “Tell me, what did you plan to do if I had answered differently?”
“Not sure really. Nothing at the moment but I would have figured out a way to get her away from you both.” Jason stated while looking Godric in the eye, daring Godric to correct him.
“You do realize anything you tried to do would have been futile?” Eric prodded, curious of Jason’s answer.
“Maybe. But I wouldn’t count me out so quickly. I do have a few resources and I’m not stupid.” was Jason’s answer.
“Interesting. Well, I will say you have a lot of moxie for a breather. No wonder Sookie has spoken so highly of you. I am Eric Northman and this is my Maker, Godric Nevii. It is nice to meet you Jason Stackhouse.” Eric said holding out his hand for Sookie’s sibling to shake. Jason shook his hand and then Godric’s. Then he turned to his sister and gave her a bear hug.
“Hey Sook. You look good sis. They been treating you alright?” Jason asked his sister, wanting to hear her say it.
“Yeah Jas, they’ve been taking good care of me, even tolerating my many questions.” Sookie answered with a laugh. Her brother had made a good showing and she was proud of him. She was glad he was here and had taken the initiative to introduce himself to her mates. She wasn’t sure when she would have thought of it herself.
“So is there anything else we can do for you Jason?” Eric asked. They would need to get back out to the floor soon. The sooner he put in his time, the sooner they could all leave.
“Nope. I pretty much said what I wanted and you both seem alright. I can tell by your body language that Sook is being looked after. I feel sorry for anyone dumb enough to try to hurt her now.” Jason answered with a smile.
“Well, you are correct in that thought. Your sister is safe with us. Our protection also extends to her family as well.” Godric stated.
“Wow! Really? That’s cool. I can look out for myself but I feel better knowing two ancient vampires will be looking out for my Gran as well as my sister.” Jason replied with a nod in respect to Eric and Godric.
“Yes, you may very well be able to look out for yourself but know Godric and I will also be looking out for you too. Your family is now part of the Supernatural world and it can be a very dark and dangerous place. If you ever need help or something explained, please do not hesitate to seek us out. Most nights you will be able to find me here at the club, but if I am not here my Child, Pamela, will know how to contact me. Just let her know.” Eric told him, hoping he would if the need arose.
“Hey, is she the female vampire at the door checking IDs?” Jason asked, curious who she was.
“Yes. She usually is on door duty.” Eric answered. He chuckled to himself over Jason’s apparent interest in his Child. It would seem Jason had no clue that Pam didn’t swing his way. Well, he would find out soon enough.
Godric and Sookie felt Eric’s mirth and figured, considering the gleam in Jason’s eyes, it was due to him not knowing Pam preferred women to men. They both smiled, knowing Jason would find out on his own soon.
When Jason refocused on the group in front of him, he questioned the looks he was getting. “What? Have I missed something? Why are you three looking at me like that?”
Taking pity on her brother, he did come here for her after all, Sookie spoke up. “Jas, Pam prefers women to men.”
“No way! Man, why is it the really good looking ones are either taken or bat for the home team?” Jason asked to no one in particular. The look on his face was comical and the other three couldn’t help but chuckle at his obvious misery.
Unfortunately, the good humor was short lived. Sookie had relaxed her shields a bit while in the office and turned to look at the others with a look of panic on her face.
“What is it love?” Godric asked, concerned over his mate’s change in demeanor.
“Eric we need to leave, now!” Sookie stated with urgency. “There’s another undercover cop in the bar and he just walked in on a vampire feeding in one of the bathrooms. He just called in a raid and according to him; they will be here in about 2 minutes.”
Eric looked to the group and gestured to the back entrance. He used the Maker’s call on Pam and she was there in a flash.
“What’s going on? You never use the Maker’s call when we’re this close. What’s happened?” Pam asked, concern lacing her voice while looking at all the occupants in the room.
“We need to leave Pam, all of us. Sookie just heard an undercover call in a raid. He found someone feeding in one of the bathrooms. Text Chow to get out as well.” Eric said, moving everyone toward the door. He wasn’t worried about Bill being in the basement, unless they knew the passcode and had his fingerprint, no one would be able to get in. Also, no human could hear any noise or voices through the thick walls.
As they walked out the door, they heard the sirens coming closer. Godric grabbed Sookie just before taking flight. Everyone chuckled at her surprised squeal but then immediately became serious again. Eric looked to Pam and instructed her to go to his cabin and to bring Jason with her. At her nod, he took to flight as well.
“Hey, what about my truck?” Jason asked with concern.
“Your truck will be fine. Now come on, time to leave breather.” Pam replied as she started walking to her minivan. Once they were on their way, Jason commented, “Wouldn’t have figured you for a family vehicle.”
Pam chuckled, causing Jason to look at her with a curious glance. Pam’s reply was to turn on the back lights then say, “You just never know what you may need. A girl has to be prepared.”
“Damn woman! Is this a van or a torture chamber on wheels?” Jason asked with a laugh. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. She had plastic sheets, silver tools, various restraints, a small frig and several other things he really didn’t want to know the purpose of.
Pam smiled, a true smile and replied, “Like I said, you never know what you might need. I would rather be prepared and not need any of it than to need it and not have it.”
“I can understand that. I guess it would suck to not have something you needed. So, do you use this stuff on a regular basis?” Jason asked, brimming with curiosity.
“Not too often anymore, but a few years ago it was all used at some point on a fairly regular basis. Does that bother you breather?” Pam replied, her curiosity growing about Sookie’s brother.
“Nah. There are so many crazies out there you can never be too prepared. I mean, I just found out someone I thought was my friend has been going around killing women who associated with your kind, vampires I mean. Talk about some crazy shit. I was sitting in jail and the fucker never let on he was the reason I was there! I even offered my truck to the son of a bitch!” Jason said with aggravation and disbelief in his voice.
In a rare show of compassion, especially for a breather, Pam looked over to Jason with a soft look and said, “I heard about that, sorry to hear he was one of your friends. With friends like that who needs enemies? Betrayal sucks.”
“You got that right. I hope the bastard rots in his cell! I just can’t believe he was going to let me take the fall for his shit! And then to try to hurt my Gran. I mean, she’s about as sweet and caring as they come. I think you’d like her. She’s smart, caring, and can cook like nobody’s business. I think the woman could make an old shoe taste good. Oh, and did I mention she doesn’t take shit off nobody! She may be sixty-nine but if you ever cross her or threaten her family…well, it’s your funeral.” Jason said with pride and a chuckle.
“She sounds like a woman after my own dead heart who I wouldn’t mind meeting. Tell me, did she put you up to coming to Fangtasia or was it your own idea?” Pam wasn’t sure why she was curious but she found herself hoping he answered he came on his own. It would tell her a lot about his character.
Jason laughed and said, “Nah, it was all my idea, although I have no doubt she knew I would. Gran just told me where I might find Sook and her mates. I had to come, to make sure they were worthy of my sister. She’s special, ya know and I’m not just talking about her gift either?”
“Yes, yes she is. So, what was your conclusion? Did you find my Maker and Grandmaker worthy to be your sister’s mates?” Pam asked, curious of his answer.
“Yeah, they’re worthy. I could tell by their body language as I approached that stage they would snap me like a twig if they thought I might hurt Sook or them, that was all the proof I needed. And then to see my sister glowing, well, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see she’s really happy; happier than I’ve seen her in too long. She looked so confident and beautiful sitting up there next to them. It’s about damn time! Now if I could just find my mate, life would be good.” Jason replied.
“Ah yes; the ever present hunt for one’s mate. Tell me breather, is your clock still ticking down or did it finish its countdown?” asked Pam while glancing over to see Jason’s reaction to her question.
“Mine is still ticking down. It shows I have about 4 more weeks before it stops. You? Is it true a vampire’s clock will restart its countdown? Man, that’s gotta suck and be cool at the same time.” Jason commented. “It would suck to not find your mate with the first countdown but be cool you could have multiple chances, unlike us humans. Once and it’s done.”
Pam looked at her wrist instinctually and answered, “Yes, our clocks sometimes reset themselves. Not everyone’s is reset and sometimes you can go centuries before it does. Mine restarted about a year ago and now it shows I have 2 months before this countdown ends. Do you think you will meet your mate Jason?”
Surprised by her calling him by his name, Jason replied, “I’d like to think so. I mean, what good is it to have this damn clock under my skin if it doesn’t allow me to find my perfect match. You? I mean, if yours has reset itself, do you still feel like you’ll meet your mate?”
Pam considered his words before answering. “You know, I’m not really sure. I would like to think I will meet my mate this time but who knows? It’s not like I haven’t watched the damn thing count down with any results. I just hope I don’t have to wait a thousand years like Eric did or worse, two thousand. That would totally suck!”
“No shit there.” Was all Jason would say. Hell, what else was there to say. He’d like to ask how long she has been a vamp but knew it was considered impolite to ask a woman her age so he kept his mouth shut. They travelled the rest of the way in a comfortable silence.
Pam wasn’t sure why she had conversed with Jason so much or decided to start calling him by his name but it had felt right and…nice. Not that she would admit it to anyone. She hadn’t felt the need to converse with a human in almost two centuries. At least Jason had brains to go with the looks. She had to admit, for a breather, he was very pleasing to the eyes. She just might have to test his prowess. He seemed confident but she knew all too well that that did not mean he actually knew what he was doing. She had a feeling that it wouldn’t take much to convince him considering just how much he checked her out each chance he got. Pam smirked as she considered seduction options. It has been a while since she seduced a man but didn’t think she’s lost her touch any.
While Pam was thinking to herself, Jason was doing the same, taking the quiet time to absorb everything that has happened. His sister finally has not just one but two mates and ancient vampires to boot. Mates who would take care of and look out for her. They would have their hands full, Jason silently chuckled. Sookie could be quite stubborn when she wanted to be and it would take both vampires to deal with her and possibly change her mind, if they could. He didn’t envy them. He wondered if she could hear them as well. He hoped not, for her sake. She deserved to be able to truly relax and be herself. If she was constantly keeping her shields up…well, that just wasn’t fair and Jason didn’t think the Fates would be that cruel to her.
As for finding his own mate? He truly hoped he still would, even if his clock stopped its countdown. He meant what he said to Pam, it wasn’t fair to have the damn thing if you weren’t able to find your true match. He wondered who his mate was and what she might look like. He hoped she was half as hot as Pam. She was one hot female, vampire or not. Jason couldn’t help but check her out every chance he got. What can he say? He’s a healthy red-blooded male and Pam had all the right curves. He’d never been with a vampire and wondered how different it could be. He was sure the basics were the same. Maybe, if he played his cards right, he could find out with Pam. Yeah, he heard what Sook had said, that Pam batted for the home team but he thought he had caught her checking him out too, more than once. Jason knew he was good looking but tried not to focus on it. He took great care of himself. He had to; he needed to make sure he could be a proper big brother for Sook. He couldn’t very well beat the shit out of somebody who overstepped their bounds with her if he had a beer belly and was out of shape.
The fact of keeping his body in shape helped get him the ladies was a bonus. He kept his mind sharp too but most of the time, nobody cared about that. He knew he was thought of as being a step above stupid, he didn’t care. It suited him to not have expectations from those around him. He loved living in Bon Temps but the intelligence level of those who lived there wasn’t…all that high. It could be frustrating but the alternative, moving away, just didn’t appeal to him at the moment. Not that Jason planned on living to an old age in Bon Temps, he just wasn’t ready to move anywhere else at the moment.
Finally, they arrived at Eric’s cabin. As Jason got out of the van, he looked around. Nice place. He hoped it was bigger than it looked. He followed Pam inside, checking out her ass while hoping they had something he could eat. He hadn’t expected to be herded anywhere and hadn’t eaten since Gran’s. When they walked into the cabin Jason was surprised by just how roomy it was and that it looked lived in. Huh, guess Eric used this place often. Made sense, he seemed the type to be at home in a log cabin. As if to prove this point, when Jason and Pam walked in, they saw Eric, Godric and Sookie lounging comfortably on the couch looking as if they didn’t have a care in the world. It was weird but nice to see. Now about seeing if they had any food…
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