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There's some POV from Sookie in here (just a head's up). I thought I'd be interesting you know, to have a little normalcy for a bit and switch up the POV a bit. Just cuz. The chapter in itself is a bit of filler, but don't let that throw you off. There are a few important things that will go with the next chapter.

ENJOY…

It had been so late, well early anyways, that we had just ignored everything that had just happened and all but crashed dead on the bed. By 'we' I mean both Sookie and I. She said she wanted to make sure I got to the room alright, which was slightly annoying although quite kind of her, since she apparently still didn't really trust Eric so much and thought he'd almost really hurt me, but ended up just passing out once we got inside and she saw the bed. I could only guess that Godric and Eric had just stayed in his room for the day considering I'd woken up about five minutes ago to find myself alone, not that I'd really gone over to his 'side' of the room to check. Speaking of waking up alone I realized Sookie must have woken up at some point and decided to go back to her own room as well.

I walked out of the bedroom and into the bathroom to wash my face and take care of anything 'else' that needed taking care of. Once that was done I found myself rummaging through the many drawers under the sink to see what I might find. Lucky me, I found a very handy hair brush and disposable toothbrush.

I only wished there would have been some type of clock around. Any form to tell time really. I knew it was sometime in the afternoon, but exactly what time was still a mystery. That's when I remembered something, the TV. So I turned it on and, would you look at that, it was 2:35pm. That's actually not that bad. I would've thought I'd sleep in a lot more considering when I actually called it a night, however, everything including the sudden sleeping schedule change I've been dealing with, it's not that bad.

I was about to start channel surfing when a knock came from the door. I made my way over, quite honestly a bit confused as to who it could be since everybody here was supposed to be dead at the moment, and opened the door.

"Well hey there, Arella."

The overly happy smile was once again a bit unnerving, but I'll admit I was glad to see what I could call a familiar face around here.

"Hello, Sookie. Did you sleep well?" I answered politely with a small smile.

"Oh I did, thank you. I'm sorry if you woke up and couldn't find me. I guess I should have left a note or somethin', huh?"

"Don't worry about it."

She just smiled again before speaking up. "Actually I was wondering if you'd like to come grab a bite to eat with me? I can't even find my own brother and I don't really know anybody else." She finished off shyly.

"Sure." I said offering her another smile.

"Oh that would just be great!" she gushed. "We best get goin' then. I'm starved!"

"Okay then. I'll just turn off the TV and we'll go." I said and she nodded.

I went back into the room and turned it off, but right before I turned back around I was hit with a strange feeling. I couldn't really tell what it was or place it at all really. You ever get a feeling that just, oh I don't know, feels like it's warning you? Like it's telling you that something's going to happen but you just don't know what? Well, it was like that. I've had then before, who hadn't, but this was so small, subtle that I almost didn't realize it.

"Arella?"

That pulled me out of my thoughts long enough to remind me what was going on. It was probably just my subconscious telling myself to watch out. I wouldn't blame myself after everything that's been happening. It's best not to worry.

'Coming."

I made my way back to the door and we were walking in the lobby minutes later. I wasn't really hungry but I wasn't sure if I'd really get another chance once everybody started 'waking up' around here, so this seemed like a pretty good idea. That's when somebody's stomach decided to growl like an animal and make its presence known.

I stared at her stomach and couldn't help but chuckle at the slightly embarrassed look on her face.

"Sorry!" she blushed. "I guess I'm hungrier than I thought."

"Don't worry about it." I said smiling.

She smiled and then looked towards where we'd eaten just the day before with almost a disdainful look.

"Sookie?"

"Huh?"

"You not hungry anymore or something?"

"Oh I am. It's just... I kinda wish I knew some other place. I've basically been all cooped up in this hotel the whole time I've been here. Well, beside the church and gathering part, anyways. But I don't know any."

"Well come on then." I said and turned around.

"Where are we goin'?" she asked.

"You said you wanted out. We got time. Let's go."

"Really? Oh that would be just great. Thanks!" she said looking excited.

"No problem." And it wasn't. It was kind of nice to actually go somewhere after being stuck in the hotel. "Living here isn't so bad once you get used to the heat. Come on. I'll take you to the best place in the whole city."

**Sookie's POV**

I had no clue where we were going off to. I was a bit surprised though when she said we'd be walkin' there, wherever 'there' is.

I hadn't really seen much of the city. Actually I haven't really seen much of anything besides my cozy little neck of the woods back home in Bon Temps. After all, I was born and raised there. It wasn't much but it was still home. This, though, was real different. There were buildings everywhere from big businesses to little shops.

And the people had me staring. I'd learned Dallas was like vampire central here in Texas and no doubt the huge amount of people was why, but still. There were just so many bodies moving around and making their way. From the ridiculous amount of cars to the decent sized crowds here and there with many walking around. The city was just so alive. It was so different from back home and what I was used to. But it was still nice.

We were walking for 'bout ten minutes, not without me having to make sure Arella was still next to me so I wouldn't suddenly get lost, before we finally made it to a little diner. This sure wasn't what I was expecting. We barely even walked in the door before somebody was already making a place for us by the counter.

"Arella!" the man behind the counter said as we got closer, with a warm broad smile of his face. "I thought I'd see you in here today."

"Hey, Carl!" Arella answered back with a similar look.

I could just kinda stare as they greeted each other a bit. I know I don't even really know her, but that has probably have to be the only genuine expression I've seen from her, well besides up on the roof which still had me wondering over. It's not that she was rude or anything, but it all just seemed like whatever she said or did was for the sake of being polite and nothing more from her. Then we come in here and a bright warm smile spreads across her face as they start to talk as though they've known each other her whole life. Then again, she lives here in the city, right? For all I know she does know him well. It was still a bit weird though, but in a nice way.

"Well, don't just stand there missy. Take a seat already."

"Huh?" I said, coming out of my thoughts only to realize that I hadn't noticed her go over and take a seat. "Oh, sorry."

"No problem, little lady. Now. What will it be?" he said politely.

I was hungry but I had no clue what they served, not to mention the fact that there was no menu to be seen. That and that fact that I had no money on me might have been helping that idea out too.

"Bring us the usual. Would you, Carl." She answered suddenly.

He chuckled slightly. "Very well girls. Food will be out in a sec." he said before heading back to where the kitchen must be.

It wasn't even a whole minute later that a waitress came over and placed a soda in front of Arella before facing me with a smile.

"And what could I get you to drink?" she asked.

"Oh, umm, a Coke please."

"Coming right up."

True to her word she was gone and back in no time, leaving us to wait for the food. That when I remembered I was basically flat broke at the moment and turned to look at the teen next to me.

"Arella, I'm sorry but I can't eat here."

"Why is that?" she said with her brows slightly furrowing in confusion.

"Well it's not that I don't wanna seen grateful, cuz I am. I'm more than happy to be outta that stuffy hotel but I just… I don't have any money. I can't pay to eat here." I said just in time to have my hungry stomach growl at me. "No matter how hungry I am."

She just looked at me before bursting out into a small fit of chuckles.

"Oh Sookie, I so sorry but I thought it'd been made perfectly clear when I asked you to come with me in the first place." She said once she'd calmed back down, although the smile stayed firmly put.

"Made what clear?"

"I suspected you had no money on you even before you voiced wanting to go out. I ruled it out, since I doubted you had any on you, after what's been going on. Not to mention you're here with you… "boyfriend"… and I assumed he'd be paying for your things. I asked you out here as my choice. And as such, it's my treat." She explained.

I couldn't grasp my head around what she'd just said. First, I was beyond hungry, so I was incredibly happy I'd be able to eat. Second, I was sitting next to a teenager; one who was probably 'bout seventeen, maybe eighteen… at most. And here she was offering to feed and pay for me when I hadn't even know her a solid twenty four hours. It reminded me 'bout what Gran used to say about never knowing who you'd meet someday. She was right. Some people really can be genuinely nice. Well, sometimes. And right now I was really starting to like her. I bet we could become great friends.

"Thank you." I said honestly as I felt every last bit of the usual 'crazy Sookie smile' being replaced by a real one.

"Don't mention it." She said dismissively with a wave of her hand.

I was just thinking about how cozy the place felt as I looked around when Carl, if I remember his name correctly, come back with our plates in hand. That sure was quick.

"There you go you two. Enjoy." He said.

"Thank you."

"Smells great, Carl."

He was about to walk away when he stopped and came back over.

"I almost forgot." He said facing Arella as he pulled out a piece of paper from one of his pockets. "They asked me to pass this on. I guess they knew you'd be coming here today."

I felt myself stiffen as I stared at the paper.

"Thank you." She said taking it and he smiled before finale walking away.

Could that be a note from the fellowship? They'd taken her to after all, although I still didn't really know all the details, so could they have been tracking her down? Did they follow us here?

I couldn't help it, not with everything that's happened to me since I got to the city, so I dropped my shields and tried to focus on Carl.

Jesus Christ! It's so fucking hot out. …this is really good juice.

God I can't wait to get home and watch that movie.

I can't believe she lied to me! I can see them right there across the room!

She was right. I should've asked him a long time ago.

Hmm. I wonder where that girl was. They always come in on Saturday. …Oh, chickens done.

I finally found him and zoned in. Maybe he'd read it and knew what it said. Maybe he'd gotten a good look at the guys who'd delivered the message.

I swear that girl and her friends are something else. I swear, they're probably psychic or something. I haven't seen them in almost two weeks and then they say they haven't seen her in a few days but to pass on that one note when she came in. How would they know that? Oh, well. They're sweet girls, a little rough around the edges but good nonetheless. They aint never given me no trouble. Not to mention they're probably my best costumers. I just hope everything's okay.

I stopped there and put my shields back up. That sure was interesting. It wasn't the fellowship at all, just her friends. Although with what went down with having a traitor in the nest, I guess I can't rule that completely out, but I could just push that away till finding any proof, right? Yeah. It probably wasn't even something serious or bad. At least Carl doesn't seem too bad. He seems like he genuinely has a little soft spot for them.

"Sookie?"

"Huh?" I said blinking a few times before looking at her.

"You've been staring into space for a few minutes now. Are you okay?" with what almost sounded like concern.

"Oh I'm sorry. I'm fine. I was just thinking and I must have zoned out." I said trying to fight back my crazy smile from popping in place.

"Okay then. Well go on and eat before it gets cold." She said smiling and pointing at my still untouched plate.

I picked up my fork and was about to dig in when my eyes got sight of the note he'd given her. I wouldn't lie. I was curious to see what it might say. I was just too shy to ask though. I didn't want to seem like I was being snoopy since it really wasn't any of my business.

"You can look at it if you want. I don't mind." She said with a knowing grin, and pushed it to me.

I felt myself blush slightly at being caught but grabbed it no matter. I turned it over and was confused by what I saw. It said "Ne relinquatis." What that said however I had no clue. I kinda doubted she could read it either since I couldn't think of anybody who could at the moment. I simply set it back down with a smile and left it at that before digging in. I really was hungry.

**random 3rd person**

Sookie ate her food, both girls did. They'd talk every now and then and eventually decided to leave a few minutes before the sun went down so they wouldn't be late. And by "late", they thought it'd be best not to worry Sookie's 'boyfriend' Bill or possibly piss of Godric and Eric by thinking Arella had suddenly left. That most likely wouldn't turn out so well so why bother with that anyways.

They walked back in companionable silence while still giving Sookie a chance to look at bits and pieces of the city in the newly turned night life around them. However, Sookie never noticed the small glances being thrown her way, or that fact that somebody didn't believe her "thinking and zoned out" story one bit, or the fact that Sookie had unintentionally just let somebody figure out what she was capable of doing.

**Arella's POV**

I still couldn't stop thinking about that note Carl passed on for them. It not only made me curious, but it truly made me wonder if it was really that bad. Whatever it was, Could it not wait till I saw them? After yesterday, I was sure we'd be saying our little 'goodbyes' today anyways. Perhaps something happened? But then what does that have to do with not actually going to that house? Well whatever is going on, they obviously tried to warn me about something and I wouldn't be their friend if I ignored such a clear warning.

Then there was Sookie. Sure people think and zone out. It happens to everybody at some point. She, however, didn't realize that that excuse didn't work for your eyes glazing over slightly as your entire body becomes unaware of its surrounding for a moment. I couldn't let her know that I knew. So for now let's just let her think that I believed her little answer. Besides as far as she knows, I'm a normal teenage girl, and normal teenage girls wouldn't have figured that out. The fact that I'd actually had experience meeting others with that ability made it all the more easy to recognize.

A telepath. A fucking telepath! You have got to be kidding me.

I knew there was something different about her, and in a way this did explain a few things, considering no vampire would take their human with them even though she thinks it doesn't matter and that they're just 'boyfriend and girlfriend'. I just didn't think this was going to be the thing that made her different. I wasn't exactly complaining but it really did clear some things up. Maybe that's why Eric is so interested in her. I wouldn't put it past Bill either as his reason for even 'loving' her so much. Well whatever the reason, I was willing to bet that's why she was even here.

The thing I really couldn't get out of my head was where she had gotten the ability from. All the others I'd met had inherited it, a special factor due to their slightly different bloodline. That just left one question. What was she? I had a hunch that even she knew what she truly was so asking her would be out of the question, not that that would have worked. Most of the supernatural or 'different' community either knew you knew what they were and didn't care to show it or would probably die before telling you, preferring to just keep it to themselves. I guess I'd just have to pay extra close attention. I suppose having her 'like' me could even be used to my advantage.

We finally made it back to the hotel about five minutes after sun down. The whole way to through the lobby and trip in the elevator was quite uneventful, although I have a feeling Sookie enjoyed the fact that we still hadn't seen them yet though since she was still smiling in content up until the "DING" sound and the doors opened up.

We had barely made it to the outside of her door, to which I'd learned was directly across from Eric's suite, when we heard some very recognizable voices from behind said vampires' door.

"I know you had something to do with this Eric!"

"And why should I know. As I recall, you don't need my assistance."

"Eric, where is she?"

"Mr. Compton, I suggest you calm yourself. I am sure nothing has happened to her."

"And what would you know of that?"

"I would watch my tongue if I were you."

Quite honestly I was having a bit of fun just listening to them. We had been there all but five seconds and it already sounded like he was freaking out. I was starting to think he was one of those dramatic and over excessively clingy types. Seriously. What does he think happened to her? Did she get dragged away and eaten alive by some horrible monster while he was asleep or what?

I switched my gaze back to Sookie to see her frowning a bit. I guess she knew this was going to happen then. She gave me a look that I'm sure was meant to convey a 'sorry' before letting out a soft sigh.

"Bill. I'm right outside the door."

Not even a second later the door was all but ripped from its hinges to reveal a certain trio standing on the other side.

He glared at her and walked, although I practically thought he was stalking, toward her and grabbed her by the shoulders.

"Sookie where have you been?" he asked.

I barely kept myself from snorting. More like demanded.

"Bill, I was hungry. I wasn't going to just sit in the room and wait for hours." She tried reasoning with him.

"You should have ordered room service. I distinctly recall telling you it was still dangerous to go wondering around."

Apparently Sookie didn't like being spoken to that way, not that she should, and stood up straighter while switching to a glare.

"Well excuse me, Bill." She said sarcastically. "But if you think I was just going to sit around for hours and starve myself, you're wrong. I got hungry and didn't wanna stay in there anymore. So I left to go find something to eat. And I don't owe you or anybody else and anybody else and explanation for that, thank you very much."

I could tell he wasn't exactly expecting that by the look on his face. I could also tell I wasn't the only one enjoying this by the look in Godric's eyes and Eric's smirk as he leaned on the door frame.

"Sookie, please darling. You have to understand I was just worried for your safety. How can I protect you if you up and leave?"

Okay this time I did snort. I don't care how unlady-like or whatever that might seem. Seriously.

I couldn't even help what came out of my mouth. "You can't honestly believe this crap, can you?"

I almost smiled just to piss them off at the reactions I got. An amused smile from Godric, a wider smirk from Eric, a frown from Sookie, and 'scary' glare from Bill.

"Bill, don't scare the poor girl." She said getting his attention back as I bit back the 'yeah right!" that was threatening to spill forth. "I'm fine, okay. I got hungry like I said and I asked her if she'd like to come along."

He put on his crappy 'concerned' look back on before speaking.

"Then why could I sense you near at all? I couldn't feel you anywhere in the entire hotel. Where were you, darling?"

"I'm sorry. I didn't think you'd worry so much." She said starting to look shy.

"Where were you?" he pressed.

"Well, we sorta…"

"Sookie."

"I left the hotel okay. Sorry. I didn't think you'd worry since I was betting on being back before you even woke up."

It must have taken a second for him to take it in but that didn't stop him from jumping in her face the second it did.

"Have you gone mad, Sookie? Did I not specifically tell you not to leave this building, let alone the room?" he yelled at her.

I had pretty much just raised both eyebrows in what could only be a 'What the hell? Seriously?' gesture while I noticed Eric raise an eyebrow and all but roll his eyes and Godric even take a small step forward as if to stop him from over exaggerating, which he REALLY was.

"Bill Compton. I am not just some ol thing that you can lock up whenever you please! If I wanted to get out, I would. I am perfectly capable of protected myself and keeping outs trouble. I have been way before I ever met you and you aren't about to change that now!" she shot back.

I have to say, she had guts. I doubted she could actually back that up when going off against a vampire though. Not that I don't think she would if pushed far, just that I wouldn't bet on her winning any physical fight anytime soon. And as high spirited as she seemed, I just hoped it wouldn't be the thing that got her killed one day. On the other hand, I found it quite funny that any one of us three could have stepped in and stopped this at any moment. Instead we kind of just stood there and watched. I would have laughed out loud if I knew it wouldn't affect and or stop the current entertainment. I did, though, feel a smile togging at my lips; which didn't go unnoticed by said vampires next to me from the look on their faces.

"I know you are not, Sookie! Just please try to understand my side in this. Couldn't you? After all that's happened lately been a moment to put ones guard down. And then I fine you missing? I don't want to find you some where hurt!" he snapped before taking a very human like deep breath and speaking up. "Where did you even go? I didn't know you knew a place?"

"Oh, well, I didn't." she started.

"Then who?"

Please don't bring me into this. Please just leave me alone. My life has been fucked with enough as of late. The last thing I need is to argue with a total child-like idiot.

"…Arella did."

"What?" he tried to sound scary by growling and turning to me.

Gee thanks, Sookie. I thought, wanting nothing more than to smack up the side of her head.

"You!"

"Me!" I said smiling.

"Where did you take her?"

"To eat at this one place I know. She was hungry. Don't you listen?" I taunted.

She'd brought me into the middle of this. I might as well have some fun with it.

"That was none of your concern! If she needs something, I am more than capable of provided it for her." He snapped.

I got comfortable before continuing, which basically meant lean back against the door frame, cross both arms, and raise an eyebrow at him as if I was staring him down. The last one was just for the dramatics of course, but I was bored so why not?

"Fine. Then tell me something. If you are so perfectly capable of taking care of her, no matter what she may require, what exactly were you planning to do to ease her of her hunger?"

He didn't say anything.

"As far as I know any vampire, except maybe these two if they really tried, are dead to the world from dawn till dusk. You at your still considerably young age are no exception. Where you going to suddenly get up and go find her something to eat? Where you going to be so 'capable', as you so kindly put it, to even give her a one word answer? No. I doubt you would even be capable of twitching in your current state."

Still no answer. I got an intense glare from him but that's it.

"You should be grateful that I was kind enough to lend a hand when you so obviously were incapable of doing so. Also be grateful I did as she looked about ready to pass out. That is unless you wanted her to starve for the day?"

This is so fun.

"Is she here, perfectly fine, and safe?"

It took a second but he let out a muffled "yes".

"Did anything dangerous or life threatening happen to her?"

"…No." he said glaring daggers at me.

"Then I suggest you shut the hell up and stop acting like such an immature child." I finished

He huffed before turning away from me and storming in to his room with Sookie in tow.

"That wasn't very nice Arella" she threw over her shoulder before shutting the door.

It took all about five seconds before I couldn't help it anymore and a huge grin slipped on my face as I turned back to the vamps that were now just staring at me.

"That was the most fun I've had all day."

Eric gave me a real, albeit small, smile/smirk. "I think I'm really going to like you."

We both turned around as Godric just burst into a very unexpected fit of laughter.

I was right. This really was the most fun I've had all day.

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