Awakening

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A small sigh emitted from Morgan as she crossed her arms over her chest, leaning back against the wall, surprised that her feet didn't hurt because of the heels. All she wanted to do was get something to eat and sleep, not eating or sleeping since they left Hotel Carmilla, only taking a few sips of the water provided and closing her eyes for ten minutes, even while she was standing. Keeping her guard up, in case anything happened. The door to the basement opened, causing Morgan to look toward it, pushing off the wall as Gabe walked down the stairs,

"Gabe" Hugo said, taking a step forward, noticing the bruise on his face "what happened to your face?" earning no answer as he walked in the cell "listen, they know everything, which never would have happened if you hadn't kept me locked down with two goddamn mind readers. I hope the reverend knows that I'm gonna need protection now"

Gabe punches Hugo, who crumbled to the floor at the impact,

"You want protection, you fangbangin' sack of shit?" Gabe asked, hitting him again "how's that for protection, huh? Here's a little more protection for ya" continuing to hit him

"Stop it!" Sookie shouted, trying to get Gabe off of him

"You and your moron brother think you can make an asshole out of me?" He asked, turning toward her, grabbing her "that's what you think, huh?"

"Get your filthy hands off me!" Sookie exclaimed, struggling against his hold

"What's wrong?" A smirk on his lips "your own kind not good enough for you? How about if I show you what you've been missin'?"

Sookie screamed, trying to get Gabe's hands off of her as he ripped her dress, exposing her underwear and part of her bra,

"Yeah, show me how you scream for that big fat vampire cock" Gabe said "scream for me, baby"

"Get off of her!" Morgan shouted, grabbing his shirt

Before she could do anything, Gabe grasped her hair in a vice grip, slamming her head down against the corner of the shelf and shoving her away, causing her to land on the floor. Morgan felt blood oozing out of her new wound, dazed because of the impact, pushing herself up and slowly moving away,

"I'll just take the little one" Gabe declared

He grasped her shoulder, Morgan's eyes snapping open, whipping around with her right hand out, fingers spread and stiffening. His body went rigid, watching as a smirk formed on her lips as her fingers slowly curled in, her hand slightly shaking, knowing the pressure in his body was building. Sookie watched in shock, crunches filling the air, causing her to cringe at the sound of his bones breaking.

"Godric!" Gabe shouted "Godric, help me!"

Blood came from his nose, mouth, eyes and ears, needing an exit as his internal organs were crushed as well, Morgan's hand snapping shut as her wrist rotated, her hand now facing her. Gabe fell to the floor like a pile of meat, unmoving, not breathing, dead. She lowered her hand, grabbing on to the shelf next to her and pulling herself up, a hand gently grasping her arm to help her, causing her to look up, her eyes connecting with the soft ones of a vampire.

"Godric" she said softly

"Morgan" he replied with a smile "you've grown beautifully"

"Isabel said the same" a small smile on her lips

Sookie watched the two of them, buttoning her dress back up and getting up from the floor,

". . You held me in your arms" Morgan said as he released her arm "you had to give me up"

"I give you my word, child, I will explain as much as I can" he promised "but not here" turning to Sookie "you should not have come"

Morgan's gaze snapped to the ceiling as screams filled the air,

"Bill!" Sookie called out

". . That's not Bill" Morgan said with a small smile

"No" Godric added, closing his eyes "I'm here my child. Down here"

Eric appeared in the basement within milliseconds, a smile forming on Morgan's lips as his scent filled her nose,

"Godric" Eric said, kneeling down and looking at the floor

"You were a fool for sending humans after me" he scolded "especially Morgan"

"I had no other choice" he replied "these savages they . . they seek to destroy you"

"I'm aware of what they've planned" then pointing Hugo "this one betrayed you"

"He's with the fellowship" Morgan spoke up

"They set a trap for us" Sookie added

His head snapped toward Morgan, standing in front of her within seconds and cupping her face in his hands, slightly turning her head,

"This is fresh" Eric said, looking at the blood on his hand, then back to Morgan "who did this to you? I'll kill whoever laid their hands on you"

Morgan's arm moved slightly, pointing to the floor a few feet from them, Eric looking to where she was pointing and seeing the dead body of Gabe, noting the blood that came from his eyes, ears, nose and mouth. He grew satisfied to know that the man who hurt his woman was dead, but he wanted to be the one to kill him, he had hurt her, something that should have never happened. Looking back at her, he slightly moved her hair out of the way, satisfied to see no wound, giving her a small nod, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close, one of his hands tangling in her now loose hair,

"How long has it been since you've fed?" Eric asked, looking back at Godric

"I require very little blood anymore" Godric replied, smiling at the encounter between his progeny and the woman with white hair

Alarms filled the air,

"Save the human" Godric ordered "and keep Morgan safe as best as you can" gesturing to the woman, then turning to Sookie "go with him"

"I'm not leaving your side until you are – " Eric said

"I can take care of myself" Godric assured

"Come on!" Sookie said as she made her way toward the stairs "we have to go"

"Spill no blood on the way out" Godric added "go!"

Eric, Morgan, and Sookie leave the room.