Awakening

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The sun had set behind the trees, which caused Morgan to turn on the lights that surrounded the pool area. She mingled with her guests, made sure they were all having a good time and that they were all fed. Her head turned toward the house, her smile dropping slightly, politely excusing herself before walking inside. The one rule she had about her home, no one was allowed upstairs, and all of them respected that rule, except for one person.

"Mrs. Fortenberry" Morgan said

The older woman flinched, turning around and looking at her with slightly widened eyes. Morgan looked at the door she was about to open, which had been her witch room,

"I have one rule" she continued, looking at the older woman "upstairs is off limits"

"If you can't respect that simple rule, then you are not welcome here" another voice added

Eric walked up behind Morgan, standing behind her and looking at the older woman, a small smile forming on her lips,

"I'll just be going now" Mrs. Fortenberry said

"That would be wise" Morgan replied "you respected my rule"

". . I respected your rule" her eyes becoming dazed

"You didn't see anything on this floor" she continued "you never came up here"

"I never came up here" walking down the hall

Morgan smirked slightly as she walked down the stairs, a sudden giggle emitting from her when Eric picked her up, pinning her against the wall, wrapping her legs around his waist and pressing himself close to her. Her arms wrapped around his neck as his lips claimed her own, a content sigh emitting from her nose, one of his hands trailing up her leg. Eric slightly pulled away, Morgan's head leaning back against the wall,

"Good evening, kärlek" she greeted

"Good evening to you, älskling" he replied

He set her down on her feet, taking a small step back, letting Morgan grasp his hand and led him downstairs where the party was still going on. Some people did leave, but most of the people Morgan had known all her life stayed behind to enjoy their time or to help clean up. She made Lafayette promise to not take his drugs or smoke weed in front of Arlene's children, he would be allowed to do so when they were gone and he was enjoying his time too, laying on a rectangular pool float, a drink in one hand and a blunt in the other. Before Morgan could walk over to Raven, her head turned as she herd footsteps walk up the porch, her eyes rising to Eric, who heard the same thing. The two of them walked away from the back door, making their way to the front door, where Morgan felt the presence of Bill, Jessica and even Sookie, the woman with white hair not expecting her to arrive.

Morgan reached for the door knob, opening it and giving her three guests a warm smile,

"Glad you guys could make it" she said

"I wouldn't miss it for the world" Bill said sincerely "thank you for your invitation" holding up a glass bottle with a bow neatly wrapped around it's neck "it would also be rude of me to not bring a gift for your home. It's from my personal collection"

"Thank you, Bill" sincerity in her own voice "won't you and Jessica come in?" stepping to the side

Upon her invitation, Bill and Jessica walked in her house, the young vampire looking around, impressed with the new living arrangements, the dark haired vampire handing her the bottle of wine, causing her to take it, holding it in her hands,

"Isn't this the Old Du Locke place?" She asked, looking at Morgan

"It is" Morgan confirmed "Eric had the entire house renovated"

"And how is it going for you?" Bill asked, looking at Eric "living in an actual house?"

"It's going fine, Bill" Eric replied "especially when I have my mate" placing a hand on her waist

"Jessica, Hoyt is out back" Morgan informed "Mrs. Fortenberry went home earlier"

A bright smile formed on her lips, following the directions to the back door. Bill held the box out to Morgan, who grasped it with a small nod,

"I also took the liberty of purchasing some O-Negative for you" she informed "and some AB-Piositive for Jessica"

"It is much appreciated" Bill replied

Sookie didn't say a word, looking around the house in awe, remembering the house being nearly destroyed with chipped paint and graffiti all over the walls, broken windows and fixtures, she was sure the house would never be lived in again. But sure enough, Eric managed to renovate it, just for Morgan. So they could have the privacy they wanted on a land that belonged to the Du Locke name, to Morgan's name.

"How is everything going with your training?" Bill asked "it must not be easy doing it on your own"

Morgan couldn't help the small smirk that formed on her lips, moving her index finger slightly, causing the front door to close, Bill turning his head to look at the door, then back to the woman,

"I'd say it's going well" Morgan replied

A light chuckle emitted from him, the woman setting the gift down with the others before leading them through the house and to the backyard, where the party continued. Sam took the liberty of cleaning up the trash, with the help of Jason, who refused to listen to Morgan when she told them she had it covered. The men believed that she's had a rather busy day, and it was the least they could do for all the things she's done for them.

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As the night grew darker, only one table stayed out with the snacks that wouldn't go bad - various bags of chips, cookies and empty plates that had fruit. Sam, Raven, Jason, Bill, Sookie, Jessica, Hoyt, Lafayette and Tara were the only ones left at the Du Locke house, Morgan had changed out of her swimsuit and into a black crop top, keeping her skirt on and shawl around her arms. The group sat around and laughed, aside from Sookie, who insisted on saying rude comments in an attempt to dampen the mood.

"I don't even know why I came here" Sookie said, rolling her eyes "we could have gone out and had more fun. Instead, we're here, in this hideous house with Morgan, the whore"

Morgan's smile fell at her words, looking at her with saddened eyes, Raven giving the blonde a glare as the others fell silent. Alcide and Eric stiffened slightly,

"Why the sudden change in you?" Lafayette asked, looking at Sookie "you went from wanting to protect her, to hating her guts, why?" leaning forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees "'cause she's a witch? Cause she changed her last name? Or cause she's going out with two men that clearly make her happy?"

"She became a whore" her eyes glancing at her

A sudden gust of wind blew their way, a scream emitting from Sookie as she was suddenly pinned to the nearest wall by her neck. Bill went to save her, only to be thrown back, the same happening with Jessica. Morgan stood from her seat, looking around as everyone was held back by men in all black suits, but no one went near the woman with white hair.

"Target restrained" the man holding Sookie informed