I do not own any characters from the Sookie Stackhouse novels or True Blood. This story does not go in order of either of them, I hope you enjoy!

The Louisiana weather was wet and muggy tonight. Just like the storms when I was younger. I can remember running around the yard with Jason and Sookie, trying to catch rain drops on our tongues and Gran rushing us inside the house before we caught a cold. I sat in my car taking deep breathes before I would go inside the house. I saw Sookie about a month ago when my sweet grandmother passed away. She knew there was something up with me and I was hiding something, but her best friend Tara told me that if I repeat a word over and over in my head, she won't hear what I'm really thinking. She told me she would figure it out sooner or later.

I looked in the rear view mirror at my eye; swollen and bruised from the fist to face I had gotten from Logan, a guy I had been seeing for months. I don't how we had gotten like this, but I knew it was time for it to end. I packed some of my things up from my small apartment in St. James, North Carolina and made my way to my real home.

I now sit in my car outside of my house scared to go inside. Sookie will be furious with me. Asking questions and mad that I didn't tell her at Gran's funeral. I pushed back all my thoughts and threw my hood over my head. I opened the car door and ran out with my things quickly pushing the lock button twice. Setting my things down on the porch, I knocked on the screen door. I heard footsteps reach the door within seconds and was surprised to see Bill on the other side.

"Rozlyn, what are you doing here?" His voice was full of concern. But that was Bill. Always concerned for people that he knew, especially people close to Sookie. She was afraid that I wouldn't like him because he was a vampire, but I didn't care. You shouldn't treat people different just because they are unlike you. Bill was a nice man, he talked very proper, and he treats my sister the way she should be treated.

His distressed face soon turned to anger when he saw the bruise on my face I heard a low growl come out of his mouth, his fangs slowly made themselves known. I had never seen Bill in this stage, but it didn't scare me, I was more fearful of telling him what happened. "Rozlyn, tell me what happened at once." I looked down and put my hands inside my pockets, fiddling with the lining inside them. I felt his cold hand reach for my chin and lift it up. His face was full of mixed emotions and it looked as if he didn't know what to do next.

"I would rather tell you and Sook together." I said quietly. He nodded once and gently led me inside, grabbing my bags and shutting the door behind him.

"Bill who's at the…Rosy!" She screamed and ran to embrace me. I always loved my sister's hugs. They were like Gran's. Warm and inviting. She always smelled sweet and when I took in her scent it helped me relax. Letting go she looked at my face. "What the hell? What happened? Why didn't you call me to tell me you were coming?"

"It was sort of spur of the moment. Sorry for the short notice. Let's go in the living room and sit okay? The drive here was tiresome." I could feel her try to read my thoughts. "la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la." I repeated. She frowned and threw her hands in the air as she made her way to the couch.

"I hate that Tara taught you that." She said irritably. I sat next to her. Bill sat in the rocking chair, still and quiet.

"Remember how you could tell something was wrong at Gran's funeral?" I said nervously. I started to chew on the inside of my lip as I waited for Sookie's reaction. She nodded her head to continue. And then I felt it coming, word vomit.

"He's been hurting me." I said quickly. I just wanted it out so bad; I felt a wave of relief come through my body as the words spilled out of my lips. Sookie's mouth dropped. "I wanted to tell you, so bad, but I thought he would change. Last night when he went to sleep I snuck out and droved here. He will probably be coming here in the next few days. He's already been calling my phone. And- I didn't know what to do and I apologize for throwing myself on you and Bill but I was scared and-" Sookie hushed my babbling with her finger pressed to my lips. Tears flowed out of my eyes as she wrapped her arms around me, stroking my strawberry blonde hair. "I'm sorry Sook, I'm so sorry." I hiccupped. She started to rock me back and forth.

"You have nothing to be sorry for Rosy. He is a scum bag. Your goanna stay with me now, I'll take care of you."

"Rosy you ready?" My sister yelled from the bottom of the stairs, bringing me out of my thoughts. "We're goanna be late!" I looked at myself in the mirror one more time. It had been a week since I came to my sister's door step and my bruise was barely showing. My hair was down, but braided back so that it wouldn't fall in front of my face, I let my natural wavy hair fall just past my shoulders, usually it's a mess but today it decided to cooperate with me. I put on a little eye makeup to enhance my green eyes and put on a soft pink lipstick. My sundress came little bit above my knees and showed enough cleavage to where I wasn't hanging out. It was a beige color, with blues, oranges, reds and browns colored at the bottom. Sookie liked this dress because it complemented my pale skin.

We were going to a bar in Sheriveport called Fangtasia, a vampire bar. Sookie needed to take care of some business there. They wanted to use her ability. Bill didn't want me to go, but Sookie insisted that I come with them; she said I was sulking too much and needed to get out of the house and she wasn't going to let me out of her sight. I grabbed my heels and quickly put them on, grabbed my wallet and shut my door. Coming down the stairs I found Bill and Sookie starting at me intently. I looked around.

"What?" I said blankly. Sookie looked like she was about to cry as she came up to me, her hair bouncing around her. She hugged me tightly. With my arms pinned down to my side, I looked around bewildered. She let go and held onto my shoulders.

"My little sister is grown up that's what! I've never seen you like this, well except for your dancing rehearsals but that was so different. You look so beautiful. Maybe I should keep you here like Bill said, there will be guys swarming over you." She played with my hair as she stared at me.

"Well I'm all dressed up now so you have to take me out now, right Bill?" I asked. Bill wrapped an arm around Sookie as he spoke.

"You look very stunning Rozlyn, but I do wish that you would stay here. It is most dangerous and I fear for your safety." I rolled my eyes.

"Bill I'm twenty years old. Even if I stayed here I could still get into the bar." I said with a grin. Sookie smiled as well and grabbed my hand.

"Come-on lets go." The drive was about 30 minutes. Sookie filled me in on what was going on. The sheriff of area 5, and who also owned the bar, wanted to use her ability to find out who was stealing money from him.

"Now stay close to either me or Bill, and don't let anybody know that you're a telepath too."

"Sook don't treat me like a child please." I said quietly in the back. "Besides I don't think you can call what I have an ability. I've only heard people's thoughts a couple of times. Nothing compared to you."

"But still Rozlyn if anybody were to find out, we do not know what could happen. The vampires are already going to know something is different with you." Bill said as he drove, looking back at me through the rear view mirror.

"How do you mean? What's different about me? I look normal…right?" I said self-consciously. Bill let out a soft chuckle as he spoke.

"To explain it simply, everyone has a scent. Humans smell one way witches another and so on." I cut Bill's sentence off quick.

"Wait a minute wait a minute…witches are real? You have got to be kidding me." I looked out the window confused.

"They are real, so are other things. But like I said different beings have different scents. You and Sookie have the same scent but it is different from regular humans. Not only from your ability but you also have a bit of fairy blood past down from generations before you." He put the car in park; I hadn't realized we were already here. There was so much to take in. "Are you understanding everything alright Rozlyn?" Bill was already opened Sookie's door and was standing outside of mine, his hand held out for me to grab.

"Yeah, sort of, let's just stop talking and do what we need to do. My thought process is taking awhile." He nodded his head. Grabbing his hand, he pulled me gently and elegantly out of the car. Smoothing my dress out, I followed behind them as we came towards the front door. I suddenly felt out of place as we were waiting in line. Everyone was wearing skimping clothing, dark makeup, and looked very grunge. Feeling like a sore thumb, I looked ahead at the front. A woman stood as the bouncer. She was very tall and graceful looking. As soon as she saw us in line she waved her hand for us to come towards the door. Sookie laced her arm in mine and pulled me along with her.

"Pam." greeted Bill. She smiled calmly though it appeared like it was forced. She seemed very interesting, her dirty blonde hair in a high, tight ponytail and dressed in all black leather. Her eyes fixed on me, looking me up and down. Her smile became more of a grin.

"Bill, Sookie, who have you brought with you to the bar tonight?" Her eyes were still on me as she spoke, making me shy as I held onto Sookie's arm tightly. 'She's just darling."

"Pam this is Rozlyn, Sookie's sister. I hope you don't mind." She came closer to me and inspected my face closely, a bit too close. I moved back a little and gave a shaky smile. She held out her hand to me.

"Of course I don't mind, as long as she's over age. May I see your I.D?" she asked nicely. I fiddled in my wallet, whipping out my license and handing it to her. She looked at my birthday and handed it back. "I thought you have been at least old enough to drink. Go on through, the sheriff will be waiting for you."

"Thanks Pam, good seeing you again." Sookie said sweetly. She unlinked us and grabbed my hand as we went inside the bar. The bar was packed, no wonder why she grabbed my hand. The place was colored in red in black as its theme and was crowded with vampires and humans alike. There was a man towards the back sitting in a throne fit for a king. His skin was pale, hair blonde, his features remarkable. I couldn't help but stare, he was beautiful. He was wearing a pair of black slacks that he wore well…very well, with a black shirt that was tight over his muscular chest to match along with a black leather jacket. He was tall, you could tell by just looking at him, but nothing that would over tower me.

"Rose, Eric Northman is looking at you." She whispered in my ear. I came out of my stare and looked at her questionably.

"Who's Eric Northman?" I asked.

"The man sitting in the big chair over there that you were about to drool over." She laughed. I punched her lightly. "You better watch out for him. He's different then Bill. He is very old and powerful and will do anything to get what he wants." I looked back over at him, his eyes gazing at me attentively He raised his hand above the crowed, using his index finger he made a motion to come forth. "He's summoning us, stay close and don't say anything about-"

"I know Sook, I know."

"I'm just saying someone like Eric would use you for it, watch out for him." Grabbing my hand tightly, Sookie, Bill and I made our way through the crowd. The walk over felt like forever, I sensed his eyes still on me. We reached the throne, Sookie still holding my hand, now crushing it.

"Sook, my hand." I whispered. She gasped and quickly let go of my hand. She rubbed it gently and gave me a worried smile.

"Miss Stackhouse, who is your friend?" his voice brought me out of my thoughts. It was deep, making my body shiver and sent tingles up my arm. There was a slight accent to it, but I couldn't tell what kind. It was cool and composed, but there seem to be interest in it.

"This is my sister, Rozlyn, I hope you don't mind that I brought her." Sook said with a smile. Eric got up from his seat and came up to me. I looked down, my hair covering my face.

"No, I don't mind at all. It's very nice to meet you Rozlyn." He slipped his hand underneath mine, bringing my hand up to his lips and gently brushed his lips along my skin. "Bill do you have two humans now, or is this one not yours?" His eyes were still upon me, looking into my mine, searching me, I suddenly felt more relaxed, something was telling me to breathe easy. Bill and Sookie on the other hand were not, with confused looks on Sookie's face and anger on Bill's.

"No….She is not mine." Eric smiled, his eyes flickering from everyone's face back to mine. He let go of my hand, motioning to the chair beside him.

"Please…sit." I was hesitant at first. Sookie, with uncertainty, let go of me, giving me a rub on the arm. She pushed me on a little. I got up onto the platform, vampires and humans staring at me from the dance floor, most of them with looks of jealousy and envy. I turned all the way around to face the front and sat down, smoothing out my dress as I looked around. My eyes soon turned back to Eric who was looking at me attentively.

"Why have I not heard of you before Miss Stackhouse? Is that correct that your last name is Stackhouse as well?" I pushed my hair back behind my shoulder as I spoke.

"Uh… yes. Yes it is. I just got back into town recently."

"Where were you living?"

"St. James, North Carolina. I moved there a couple of years ago. I'm-"

"Is that your natural hair color?" He asked, interrupting me. I blushed and felt my face getting hot.

"Um…yes it is…why?" he got closer to me, looking into my eyes intently.

"It is most beautiful." His eyes soon got a darker shade of blue. His eyes felt like they were boring into mine. "What are you?" he questioned.

I felt myself going to stutter. Sookie told me not to say anything, and I was going to try my best not too. "W-what do you mean?" He got closer to me, touching the hair that was tucked behind my ear. I tried to back away, but I couldn't stop looking at him, he was so breath taking. I could see Bill out of the corner of my eye getting closer, rage in his eyes. Sookie quickly pulled him back, whispering in his ear to try and calm him down.

"You know what I'm asking Rozlyn, that's such a beautiful name. Now answer me. What. Are. You?

"Look if y-you're trying to glamour me it's not going to-" the world suddenly went quiet, my head starting to throb, my vision turning blurry. I grabbed my head, closed my eyes and rocked back and forth. I heard a man's voice, someone who sounded close. "Man I hope back up is coming soon to bust this vampire bar, being undercover here is creeping me out. Man if they ever assign me to something like this again I swear…"

My vision came back into focus. Sookie was at my feet looking up at me with wide eyes, pursing her lips together in warning for me not to say anything. I looked at Eric; his face was blank, showing no emotion.

"There are cops in the bar. They are about to do a raid or something here. We need to get out and fast." Eric cocked his head lightly, looking from me to Sookie back to me again, one brow raised. By the time I had my sentence out there was a shot fired in the air and a swarm of police men coming into the bar. Sookie was quickly swept up by Bill and was running out in vamp speed. Eric was still looking at me, with the same face as before. He quickly gathered me up in his arms before I could say anything. I wrapped my arms around his neck and felt how muscular he really was since I was pressed against his body.

"Close your eyes." His words lightly whispered into my ear. I did as I was told and suddenly felt the rushing wind and rustling trees leaves pass before us. Everything unexpectedly fell silent and the only thing heard was the nighttime life. I opened my eye to take a peak suddenly regretting my decision. I held onto Eric tighter, feeling a laugh rumble from his chest. "I told you not to look my darling." I felt us slow down speed, now at a walking pace. I loosened my grip on his neck, my heartbeat still pounding. "I'm going to put you down now, will you be alright?

I nodded my head "Yes, I can walk." I felt his hand loosen from my side and smoothly put my feet on the ground, still keeping me close to him. He turned to face me, putting his hands on my shoulders. "Where did Sookie and Bill go? I know she is probably scared to death about where I am."

"They will be soon, do not fret. So you're a telepath, like your sister?" He asked me. I looked down and felt my face redden again, feeling shy.

"Not exactly. She is a lot better than I am. Mine comes and goes, where as Sookie's she can listen anytime she wants.' He let go of my shoulders slowly, nodding his head and started to walk forward down the street. I walked up beside him, trying to study his face.

"I see, so your ability, it's not as strong as Sookie's, have you ever tried practicing?" I felt him put his jacket around my shoulders and I looked up at him puzzled. "You were shivering, I thought you might be cold…Am I right?" he asked. I pulled my arms threw his jacket and flipped my hair out.

"I didn't even notice. Thank you. And to answer your other question, yes, I have. Sookie has tried practicing with me, and Bill, but every time I do it something goes wrong. I get a headache, seizures, fainting, sometimes nausea. I've just learn to live with it."

"What else are you?" he asked looking at me again. His face was now level with mine. Apparently there is fairy in me. But since I already blew one secret tonight, I might try and keep this one to myself as long as I can. I have a feeling having this is a big deal. He brought his hand up to my face, brushing my bruise and moving towards strands of hair, tucking them behind my ear. "What happened here?"

'I don't know and that is none of your business." I said defensively. His face got closer to mine studying my expression. His mouth parted slightly, showing the sparkly peal color in his fangs.

"Are you frightened my darling?" he whispered in my ear, his fangs grazed my neck gracefully, the words that he spoke danced off his tongue. I took a deep breath, trying to keep myself composed.

"No, not at all." He stood back up straight, analyzing my features and appearance. I would give anything to hear what he was thinking right about now.

'You heart says other wise. Vampires miles away could hear your heart beat out of your chest." He laughed lightly. "Bill and Sookie should be arriving soon." He looked back behind us and sure enough there was Bill's car, speeding down the street. "It was very nice meeting you tonight Rozlyn." My named rolled off his tongue like he had said it a thousand times before. I heard the car door slam bringing me out of my thoughts. Sookie came up to me and hugged me tightly.

"Are you alright?" She asked, checking me for something to be wrong. I shook my head no. She turned her head towards Eric. "And you! What the hell were you thinking taking my sister away like that! You could have gotten her killed!" Eric's eyes shot at Sook like a bullet.

"Miss Stackhouse, I suggest you watch what you say. I got Rozlyn out safe and sound and away from danger. You should be thanking me." He said boldly. Bill let out a low growl towards Eric. "Bill I would like to talk to you privately." Bill glared at Eric for a moment, then turned to Sookie and nodded his head towards the passenger door. Sookie looked back and forth between both men, trying to read them both. Letting out a huff, she opened the door, and then slammed it shut. I turned to open the back door, feeling a hand gently turn me around. Eric's piercing blue eyes gazed into my own and I felt myself drowning in them. He pulled my hand up to his face like he had once done before and kissed my hand, his lips lingering on my hand before he spoke. "Goodnight Rozlyn, I hope you sleep well. Sweet dreams." I smiled, feeling bashful again.

"Goodnight Mr. Northman." I said getting into the car. He held the door open for me, and then once I was settled, shut it quietly.

"I can't believe he took off with you like that and didn't follow Bill and I. Are you sure you're alright?" she asked again.

"Sook, stop being a helicopter, you're hovering. I was fine the entire time. Eric was a gentleman." Sook laughed and turned around.

"Wait for it Rosy, just wait."

"What the hell were you thinking taking off with her like that?" Bill roared at Eric getting closer and closer to his face.

"You sure do have a way of finding interesting humans Bill Compton. Rozlyn is a very out of the ordinary girl."

"Stay away from her." Bill said in a low tone.

"Rozlyn is not yours Bill so you have no say in the matter. You can not protect them both and as we saw tonight we know who you will pick." Bill gritted his teeth walking away towards the car. "Oh and Bill," he turned around to face Eric who had his eyes fixed on him. "Rozlyn is mine."

Sorry if there is any spelling errors. I was just so excited to post my story and finally have it out! PLEASE REVIEW!