Quicker than I could blink, I found myself landing on soft wet ground. I pushed myself up to my bare feet and observed the area. I was in darkness, surrounded by thick plantation. A cold wet substance coated my hands, knees and now my feet. I noticed it also claimed area's of the tattered red dress that clothed me. I closed my eyes and inhaled the cold air through my nostrils. It was refreshing, light and clean compared to what I was used to.

I pulled what I could from my mother's memories, gathering as much information I had collected from her mind so long ago. I hoped my planned escape from my cell was successful. But being that I have never been out in the world before, I could not determine if the portal took me to Bon Temps or only just outside of the holding facilities that held me captive. I was in a hurry while passing through, its possible that I did not open the portal correctly. I was only able to grab the key and the dress once owned by my mother. I had left undetected, I know that for sure but either way they will come back to their senses and notice that I am no longer in my cell. Wether or not they'd come searching for me, I was not sure of, but I knew I wasn't going to stand around and wait for the answer. I opened my eyes and began to cautiously walk through what I now recognize as mud and moss. I was in some sort of forrest or woodland.

The feeling of relief flooded over me and I couldn't keep the smile off my face. I was free. There was a light shining ahead from above a few bare trees. I pressed myself forward in it's direction. I could hear the ground crunch under my bare feet. I reached the light and watched as it reflected off my pale skin. My eyes followed the beam of light up between tree tops, into the sky and my eyes fell upon what I knew was the moon and stars. My eyes welled up with joy filled tears. A star lit sky was my mother's favorite memory and now, it will be mine.

I continued on walking for miles, in-taking and absorbing every element in appreciation. My feet ached after a while but I didn't pay it any mind. I eventually came to a clearing, a black paved path that was lined with florescent lights along either side. Two thin yellow stripes laid center of the path. I decided to follow it. I searched for anything that would spark a memory to indicate I was in Bon Temps, Louisiana where my mother once lived over a hundred human years ago. The area seemed abandoned, not a human in sight. All I could hear were the stirrings of tiny creatures in the plantation. Insects, animals and the occasional wind that caressed the trees was all I could make out.

Further down the path I heard a humming. It grew louder and louder behind me with each step I took forward. I turned around and saw two bright lights coming fast in my direction. I panicked. I ran as fast as my legs could take me. Although in a state of fear, the feeling of the air pushing against my face and passing through my long black hair was exhilarating.

Despite my efforts to out run what was moving towards me, the humming soon grew to a roar and the ground beneath my feet trembled. My heart was pounding out of my chest as I braced for death to come quick. But then the trembling stopped and the roar calmed to a soft purr. I turned my head slightly as I continued to run. The lights were still shining but no longer inching closer. I saw a shadow appear beside the lights. I slowed my pace.

"Hello!? Ma'am?? Are you alright!? Do ya need help!?" A feminine voice yelled out. I stopped myself from running. I tried to breathe normally but my lungs wouldn't allow me. I turned and looked back again, the shadow was now walking closer.... slowly, cautiously.

"Are ya hurt? Do you need an ambulance?" the shadow continued to ask but I could not find it in me to speak. As it got closer the shadow started to take form. A woman, a blond headed human woman. I felt relieved but still I remained cautious. I allowed her to approach me, her blue eyes studied my face. I felt a sharp pull in my mind and my body immediately tensed. I prepared myself to begin to run again, no matter how much my body was in protest of it.

"It's okay! Take a breath, I just want to help you." But the tugging made me feel other wise. "What are you running from? or should I ask where are you running to?" Its been so long since I've had to use my vocal chords, the words were there but my lips could not form them right away. The pulling stopped and I then heard her let out a breath.

"Why don't you come with me so we could get you safe and out of the road." She extended her hand for mine slowly as she gave a reassuring nod. I hesitated, but allowed her to take my hand. At her touch I saw images flash before me, I was in her mind. When the flashing stopped I saw the image of a tall pale man running just as I, down the same path. He too was frightened. She compared my expression with his.

She guided me over towards the fixture that held the two bright lights. It was a form of transportation of some sorts. She opened the door which revealed a chair.

"Get in."

I obeyed and sat in the comfortably warm seat. She shut the door as I pulled my feet in. I watched her actions closely as she crossed over to the other side and opened another door, then slid herself in before closing it. She put her hand on a circle shaped object in front of her and the other hand went on a stick. I felt the inclosure jerk and rumble and then it started moving forward. I looked out of the clear glass opening on my side and watched the passing scenery. I wasn't sure if I should feel safe. She spoke through the silence.

"Name's Sookie Stackhouse." I turned my head to look at her. Her head was facing forward and she had a smile across her face. Still I spoke nothing. "Well? Don't you have a name?" She asked with a short laugh.

All I was ever referred to was a number. My mother died before I was out of her womb. She never gave me a name since she had no knowing of what I was. I have no name of my own, but I always loved the sound of my mother's name. "Ellis....Daniella Ellis." I heard my voice softly crack in almost a whisper. It didn't help that my mouth was dry.

"Well thank God," she sighed in a laugh. " I was beginning to believe you had amnesia or was mute..." she stopped her laughing and examined my face quickly before turning her eyes back forward. " Are ya in some sorts of trouble Daniella?"

"I'm not sure." I simply answered. It was possible that getting in this....transporter with this human would cause me trouble. I do not know if I can trust this human, but it's better than racing down the path on my now bleeding and sore feet.

"Well if you were, I can assure you, you're safe now. Where were you heading? I could give you a ride there." her assurance seemed pure.

"Bon Temps." She let out another light laugh.

"You're already in Bon Temps." I felt joy fill me.

"Then here is fine. I can take my leave."

"Here? But there isn't a house for a few more miles...you must have some where to go where I could drop you off?"

"No, but here is fine."

"Now you clearly don't think that I, in all good conscience, could let you get out of this car and leave you in the middle of nowhere looking like that at this time of night....in the middle of winter. You must be freezin'. I'll take you to my home."