Halloween Reunion (2042)

Bill Compton knew that this day would come, his desire as a vampire that needed control had taken him by the horns. With his growing wealth that seemed to never end, his reign as the vampire King of Louisiana had doubled in the last several years. With the demise of Isabel Beaumont and the state of Oklahoma without a reigning monarch, Bill had fought endless nights to assume the throne of the state. With the acceptance of the Sheriff's he had managed to ascend to the throne and was welcomed into the state.

His legacy of his accomplishments as the King of Louisiana had not gone unnoticed and word had traveled far of the fair King. His ability of progression as he was able to control the infection/virus of Hep V had traveled wide across many continents, the Spanish Queen Amora had expressed her interest in joining the great nations from afar, but with the news that would soon follow through the chains of command that Bill Compton was married to a wolf had taken the vampire world by storm. Many curious of their relationship and their mark on the race.

But now it was time for a new era, with Bill and Kiara relocating back to Bon Temps after spending several years in Oklahoma as he became accustomed to the new realm that he now catered for, satisfied with their financial state as he wished to be in the place that catered to his un-beating heart, a place that he could call home.

With the date that spiked many fears in the hearts of humans as the ghouls of Halloween came out to play for that one night of the year. Halloween, the one night of the year that supes counted down to as they celebrated the life of those who had long passed. Tonight was the night of the Halloween reunion that he and Kiara had arranged so that their once little girl Sophie and now husband Brian would visit.

The air was cool and crisp as the autumn leaves gathered around the base of four worn and decayed headstones that though time had been lost to the elements as he stood as the base of the graves of those whom he had lost through time. His wife Caroline, his son Thomas, his daughter Sarah and his own grave William Compton.

With a bundle of Violets tied around several stems with a purple bow below their heads as he sunk down to his knees among the damp soil as he sat back on his heels. With his hand he brushed the leaves aside to reveal the worn engraved headstones of his human family. Taking one bunch of the flowers as he placed one bundle at the base of his wife Caroline, and then one to the base of his son Thomas's grave as he turned to his daughter Sarah's grave.

Dusting the leaves from the base as he placed the flowers against the grave as he sat and stared at her gravestone.

"....I am sorry....Sarah...Sorry that I failed you, as a father" he whispered.

Standing to his feet as he dusted himself off as a sudden breeze filled in around him, closing his eyes as he absorbed the cool breath of the evening night, he felt a tingle of warmth that swirled in around him and wrapped him in a moment of peace, just as quick as it arrived, it soon disappeared taking his guilt with him.

"......Sarah?......" he whispered again.

His eyes turning to the night sky as the deep dark endless sky was filled with sparkling stars that scattered across the glorious sky. But there was a star that captured his attention, three stars that stood close together, and he knew...He knew that they were all together, just as he hoped. As he gazed softly into the sky as he knew that wherever they were, his human family were together. As he carried on living with his wife Kiara, he could rest in peace knowing that they were not alone...

As his gaze dropped to his estate home as he could see lights shining bright out of every window, soon the party would begin, soon Sophie would be home with Brian. But tonight was a night filled with blessing, his family would be reunited once again. Casting a glance to his own grave where his body should have been, but yet still walked the earth. He knew that a part of him lay there, his human life was buried along side his family.

But now he had a new family....A new life. 

Turning from the graves as he began a slow walk back towards the mansion, knowing that Kiara would have been frantic of his whereabouts...Tonight was a new start, a time to celebrate. A time for his family to come together once again.

He had insisted on going alone and she didn’t like it. After spending several years in Oklahoma she’d grown accustomed to being able to go with Bill wherever he went, but tonight…tonight he’d asked for a moment of solitude.

She kept checking the time. She knew Sophie would be here any moment with her husband Brian. Sophie’s last email had said she was bringing a surprised and in Kiara’s mind that could only be one thing: kids. With their dealings in Oklahoma and taking over vampire territory they hadn’t seen much of Sophie in the past few years but corresponding via phone and email told her Sophie and her husband were doing well.

She fussed with her dress, a very pretty blue silk dress that she’d gotten just for this occasion. She checked all the arrangements at the home, knowing everything had to be perfect or Bill would be grumpy all night.

She paused and couldn’t help but giggle. Bill wasn’t fond of Brian, the whole idea of his little girl off with a wolf still ignited his paternal instinct. She could remember the wedding where Bill kept threatening to glamour Brian into forgetting everything and leaving Sophie alone.

She heard the door open and the scent of fresh earth and flowers hit her. She turned to see the blur that was Bill head into the bedroom, perhaps to wash up. With a frown she walked up to the stairs to the bedroom, wondering where he’d been.

Bill could hear the commotion coming from inside the mansion as the staff prepared for everything to be perfect as he had ordered it to be. He did not want anything out of place, he needed things to be perfect. As he climbed the steps to the mansion, and with a blur he sped through the door up the grand stairs to his and Kiara's bedroom. 

His hands dusted with damp dirt along his fingernails as he headed straight into the master suite bathroom, as he began to unbuckle his belt and dishevel himself as he ruined trousers as he searched out a brand new pair. Turning to the large sink as he turned on the faucet as warm water splashed along the basin.

Running his hands under the water to rid himself of the dirt that his hands had collected as he the water pooled with murky mud down the drain. He raised his eyes to look into the mirror to see that Kiara was stood at the bathroom door.

"....I shall not belong" he smirked.

Kiara frowned, seeing all the dirt and things on his clothes. She could only assume he'd been in the cemetery nearby, perhaps visiting the graves of his own human family.

She nodded and left the room, heading back downstairs as the staff prepared the den and living room for the guests. The food was ready, the spaces were ready, everything looked perfect for their arrival.

"Alright... now everyone is to vacate the premises, leave the guards around the perimeter. We want some privacy tonight" she told the head of security who nodded and began barking orders into his communicator. She didn't want too many people around when Sophie and Brian came over, Bill didn't like his private affairs being aired, not to mention he didn't want Sophie and Brian to feel uncomfortable.

Bill continued to wash his hands off the dirt as he switched the faucet off and dried his hands, as he glanced around to see that Kiara was already gone. He could hear her giving orders to the staff that they were to vacate the mansion so that no one disturbed this evening. She knew him well that he did not like his family occasions broadcast.

As he exited the bedroom and began his descent down the grand stairs to see that Kiara was waiting for him, straightening himself out as he knew that Sophie and Brian would soon be here.

"....When shall they arrive?" he questioned Kiara, gently kissing her cheek.

She smiled when he arrived, smelling all nice and clean no less.

"Soon...you know Sophie she is very punctual" she said as she checked the clock on her cell phone.

In no time at all the mansion was empty except for them. The guards were still stationed outside the mansion but that was to be expected.

Just as the clock ticked 9pm there was a small buzz from the security intercom.

"Your Majesties... a Sophie and Brian Dalton are here" said the security guard. Kiara smiled and walked over to the intercom to reply.

"Let them though Reggy. No one else is allowed in tonight" she said. There was a sound of approval before lights began to show through the windows as Brian drove up with his family.

"...I wonder where she got that from" he smirked softly.

As he straightened himself out to make himself more presentable, he looked up to see that it had turned 9pm as Kiara answered the intercom alerting that Sophie and Brian had arrived. Casting a glance to the den to see that food had been laid out, all of Sophie's favorites that had been prepared for this evening.

"....She is home" he whispered to Kiara.

Heading towards the door as he opened it as a car parked at the bottom of the steps as his arm wrapped around Kiara's waist as they waited for Sophie and Brian to exit their vehicle.

Brian exited the car first. Dressed very formally and inclining his head to Bill and Kiara before he moved to open the door for Sophie.

What struck as weird was that he didn't open the passenger door, but the backseat door first. Sophie peaked out with a bright smiled before she extracted not one, but two infants all wrapped up in soft bundles.

Kiara felt Bill tense up and she couldn't blame him. He had an odd relationship with children; a bitter sweet existence between them.

Brian took one bundle from Sophie as the couple made their way up the stairs.

"Hi mom...hi dad" said Sophie with the brightest smile on her face, her infant bundle wiggling in its half asleep state.

Bill's face lit up as he saw Sophie exiting the car, as though he had been holding his breath the moment that he saw her face light up seeing that she was home. His arm wrapped around Kiara as he nodded towards Brian he repeated the action. 

And that was when he saw them.

Brian and Sophie slowly began walking towards them as they each held a bundle in each arms, two small infants.

".....Sophie.....?" he stuttered.

As though everything at his feet fell away, he could not summon up any words to tell exactly how he was feeling.

Kiara blinked as Sophie approached them with the baby. She took a step away from Bill.

"Is this....are those?" she asked.

Sophie nodded eagerly. "Yes.. they are. They're only a few months old" she said as she offered one child to Kiara who took it like she was handling glass.

"I know you and dad were really busy, so we didn't say anything" added Sophie as Brian came up behind her.

"Twins" he said in his rough masculine voice. "they're just a few minutes apart"

Bill watched entranced as Sophie carefully handed one of the young infants to Kiara who handled the child like glass. Before he turned to Brian who held the other small child in his arms.

"...Say hi to your granddaddy...Thomas" Brian smirked.

Bill turned to see as he held the small boy before opening his arms as Brian nestled the young infant into his arms as he turned to Kiara, his mouth hung open in awe.

".....Thomas?" he raised his eyes to meet Sophie.

Sophie nodded as Kiara held the other small infant.

"And this is Caroline....say hi Caroline..." said Sophie as she cooed the infant. The baby wiggled and made some noise, opening its eyes and looking directly up at Kiara.

"say hi to Nanna Caroline" said Sophie again as the little baby let out as big yawn.

Kiara chuckled. "guess I'm not as interesting as I thought I was"

Bill could not believe his ears as Sophie repeated the names of her two small children...Thomas and Caroline. He continued to gaze softly at the young boy Thomas, his eyes darting back and forth between the two small children.

"....Thomas and Caroline" he whispered again.

Bill had never felt this swirl of emotion before as he gazed lovingly at his grandchildren, something that he never believed that he would ever have.

"....My family..." he whispered.

Kiara smiled at Bill's tone of voice. He, like her was being overrun with emotion, especially at the names Sophie had chosen for her children.

She leaned down and placed a kiss on little Caroline's forehead. "Welcome to the family little one" she whispered.

She lead Sophie and Brian inside. "Lets get out of the cold so we can enjoy these babies even more" she said. Sophie chuckled as she coaxed her husband inside.

Once inside Kiara headed for the den where she sat down on a couch, still holding the baby in her arms. "You know....I remember when I used to hold you like this Sophie"

Bill walked inside his home still carrying little Thomas in his arms as he walked through in a misty gaze to the den as the others followed in after him. Perching on the couch as he held Thomas close to his chest.

"....He is the most delightful being I have ever seen....He has his mother's eyes" he whispered.

Raising to meet Sophie's gaze as she blushed at his comment as she responded to Kiara's remark.

"Stop it mom...Your embarrassing me" she blushed again.

But Bill was oblivious to anything, his eyes remain locked onto Thomas, as though he was human again looking upon the face of his son Thomas who had long passed.

Kiara chuckled as Brian hovered between both women, knowing Bill wasn't still too fond of him.

Kiara handed little Caroline back to Sophie. "They fell asleep in the car... they had a long day today" she said softly.

Kiara nodded as Brian spoke. "Maybe theres a room we can set them down to rest for a bit? that way we're not carrying them around while we have dinner" he suggested.

Kiara nodded again and turned to Bill. "What say you sweetie? We can put the kids in Sophie's old room. It'll be nice and quiet there"

Bill was brought out of his gaze as Thomas had fallen asleep in his arms as he heard Kiara's remark.

"Yes, that is a good idea" he stood from his chair as he walked around the table.

Turning to Sophie as she held little Caroline who also slept in her arms.

"....Let me take them, you stay sweetheart" he smirked.

"Are you sure dad?" she quizzed.

"Positive, stay and have a drink. I shall be right back sweetheart" he promised as he walked around to Sophie.

Gently shifting Thomas into one arm as he held his other arm open to accept Caroline as she began nestling in his arm asleep.

"I shall be back" he whispered.

Nodding as Brian as he turned and headed towards the stair case, to take the twins to somewhere quiet.

Brian looked concerned, like any father would, but Kiara could see where his concerns lay. She walked over to Brian and smiled.

"Don't worry Brian....Bill would never do what you just thought he would" she whispered quickly. Brian blushed at being caught but said nothing and instead walked over to Sophie as all three of them headed to the living room where all the food was.

"Aww you guys made all my favorites" said Sophie as she uncovered dishes upon dishes of food. Kiara smiled "We figured you may be nostalgic" she teased.

With Bill walking at a slow human pace towards Sophie's old bedroom as he used his leg open to open the door as he was greeted by darkness, flipping on the switch as he cradled both Caroline and Thomas in his broad arms. As he noted the bed did not have any kind of barrier to prevent them from falling. Walking to the bed as he gently placed both twins on the bed.

Quickly scanning around, he came across some plastic bed gates that once Sophie had used as a child. Remembering how to clip them together as he clipped them to each side of the bed. Gazing down at both infants, he had never felt such emotion. As though through everything he could give them what he never did to his own children, to Sophie when she was younger.

"I'll make amends" he whispered.

Turning from the bed as he flipped out the light switch as closed the door gently behind him, he would be able to hear them if they woke. Turning as he headed back down the stairs to the den as he was greeted with laughter.

Kiara and Sophie were both laughing and Brian looked mortified at something they had said.

Sophie set down her glass. "...next thing I know... he's running to hide behind me because Dad kept flashing fang" she said cheerfully.

Kiara laughed more and Brian made a face. "It's not MY fault he kept doing that. I expect any second he was going to tear me in half for having kissed you at the altar" he said with arms crossed.

Sophie waved her hand "Oh come on... dad is harmless" she said. Kiara smirked. "Only around you baby... when you're not looking he's glaring and brooding at anything that dares to look at you the wrong way"

Bill stood with his arms folded across his chest as he watched the scene play out in front of him, as those that he cared about were here in this room, although he would never admit it out loud to Brian. It was better to keep him on his toes for the better.

"....The thing about vampire hearing is that I can hear absolutely everything...Your heart beat Brian, your nervous and you should be" he spoke sternly.

Crossing the room at vampire speed as he now stood in front of him, as Brian spilled some of his drink on the floor.

"That is a very expensive rug all the way from Egypt, its not replaceable" he gazed into his eyes.

Sophie rolled her eyes "Give him a break dad... He is the father of my children" she reminded him.

Brian stuttered "I'll pay for the rug...I swear" he said, sounding nervous.

Kiara however was highly amused as she got up and walked over to Bill. She placed her hand on his chest and gave him that look that usually got him to cave to her. "Now now baby... be nice to my son in law..." she said as she batted her eyelashes.

"And the rug is replaceable....I should know as we've replaced it before" she said with a grin, recalling fondly the memory of the last time they ruined the rug when Bill got a bit too frisky during dinner.

Bill could see the fear in Brian's eyes and he knew that it was him that put it there, he could hear Brian's heart beat rapidly in his chest. Soon he was engulfed by Kiara's warmth as he gazed down at her, but he could not hold it in any longer.

"Brian, relax. I was merely testing you" he smirked.

As he turned to the carpet as the wet patches of his drink were now drying in, the rug was new as Kiara had spoken about. Remembering the time that they had to replace the rug after an eventful dinner.

"Brian is safe with me sweetheart, I will not harm him" he promised Sophie as he turned to offer his hand to Brian.

Sophie nodded "You better not....or I'll tell mom on you" she said as Brian quickly took his seat next to Sophie.

Kiara chuckled and smirked "Yes...I'll take Bill to task for you baby" she said as she wiggled her eyebrows at Bill.

She winked and sat back down as they resumed their dinner. Brian relaxed just a bit as Sophie leaned in to feed him some of the roast on the table. Kiara smiled as Bill just rolled his eyes.

"Are you guys planning on going back to Oklahoma?" asked Sophie.

As Bill filled himself a large glass of blood that had been set out for him as he he watched as the others tucked into the feast of foods that had been made for them. Raising the glass to his lips as he took a few mouthfuls, the liquid thick and warm as it glided down his throat.

"....Not for a while, But I shall have to make regular visits to ensure that everything runs smoothly in the new changes...Perhaps Brian would like to accompany me on my next visit" he offered Brian.

Brian who seemed to halt in his eating as he gazed around the table, unsure what to say.