Merlotte's was packed full. Arlene and Sookie rushed around the small restaurant, nearly bumping into each other one too many times. Sam and Tara slid past each other behind the bar, trying to fill in as many orders as they could. Andy Bellefeur drank his fifth beer of the night slowly, his eyes studying each and every person around him as if he was expecting someone to go off at any second. Though it was somewhat of a hectic night in Merlotte's, everyone in Bon Temps was glad things were finally back to normal. Weeks before, there had been a Maenad, though no one knew that's what it was, had turned the town upside down, creating chaos for her own pure enjoyment.
No one in town knew that their own lives had been saved all in thanks to Bon Temps own Vampire, Bill Compton, with the help of Merlotte's owner, Sam Merlotte. All except Sookie, who had gladly added it along to the list of secrets she would never tell a soul. It was something she was more than used to doing.
No one really expected for a mysterious girl to come walking in that night. She didn't look like most girls from Bon Temps. Her dark auburn hair and bright green eyes; striking against her paper white skin were unlike anything that could be found in Merlotte's. She was wearing tight, black skinny jeans, a white tank top that showed off the right curves in the right places, paired with studded black ankle boots and leather jacket almost seemed to sick out like a sore thumb. But everyone in Merlotte's could agree on one thing as they all stared in awe at the girl. She wasn't like any of them.
"Anyone know where I can find Bill Compton?" the girl asked, her lips spreading into an open grin, two fangs shining as everyone froze in their tracks. Another vampire was in Bon Temps.