Sookie slept in till late. A habit on her days off. She slipped out of bed in her light cotton shorts and t-shirt and went across the hall to her old bedroom, now guest room, to check on the Ariel. She began to panic when she found the bed empty and untouched, like she had never slept there.

"Ariel! Ariel!" She cried as she ran out of the room.

"Ms Sookie! What's wrong?" She called from the living room. Sookie ran in the direction and found her on the couch still wearing the dress they had found her in.

"Did the cloths not fit?"

"I do not know how to put those garments on. I just figured this..."

"Well, let me help you and then we can at least wash that." She waited till the woman stood and slowly moved toward her.

"Did you sleep at all?"

"No. I stayed awake and looked outside. You have a very nice garden."

"Thanks, I have some work to do on it today if you'd like to help, but first lets get you some shorts and shirt, maybe something sleeveless. It's suppose to be warm today. First thing she noticed when they moved into the spare room, her scraps and bruises were gone.

"I wish I knew what kind of creature you are." Sookie mumbled to herself

"Creature?" Sookie looked in shock at how she had heard her.

"Yeah. I figured you were some form of shifter as all I got were flashes when I tried to read your mind. Only it was white, not red like I usually get."

Ariel tilted her head in confusion. Her eyes full of questions.

"Have you found her?" Michael asked his brothers as he returned from his search.

"No. It is not like my twin to be gone this long." Raphael answered his oldest brother. (A/N: Since Raphael is also an angel of nature, he and Ariel are twins, but only for this story.

At that Gabriel flew in, his grey wings folded behind him. Like all the male angels, he stood bare chest wearing only black slacks. He stood 6'2, sandy hair and blue eyes.

Michael, the oldest of the garrison, stood 6'4, had black hair and green eyes. His wings were gold

Raphael had his sister's brown eyes and hair. Their wings were a black as ash. He stood at 6'1, a good foot above his twin. "Has Uriel and Joshua return yet?"

"They are still searching that garden she is always in." Gabriel replied.

"Should we alert the other angels? Have the rest of the garrison looking as well."

"Let's give it another day. If we nothing more, then we will alert the others." Michael order, trying to stay calm though he worried for his sister.

Many though angels were beings that showed no emotion. Truth was they were the most emotional creatures created. They loved those they protected, were loyal to their father, their charges and each other.

For Ariel, her and Raphael's charges were the animals and plants of earth. When it is an animal's time to pass, she would take it's soul to heaven, where she would love it in her garden.

Sookie heard his truck coming up the driveway and knew it was Alcide.

"Hey Sook. How is she?" He asked as he got out of his truck

"She's changing. Apparently she thinks her name is Ariel, so that's what I'm calling her. She also didn't sleep last night."

"Any clues yet as to what she may be?"

"None, but it's something big. All those scraps and bruises are healed, all but those scars on her back. It's a good thing you're here. I have to work tonight."

"So what are you gonna do with her and don't suggest Eric or that she vamp watch her!" He growled.

"First off it's Pam, and maybe they would have an idea of what she is!" Sookie yelled back.

"Am I that much a bother?" The two turned and saw Ariel in pair of jean shorts and white tank top. Sneakers donned her feet as she leapt over the rail and ran into the woods.

"Damn! This girl can move!" Alcide growled as he ran after her. Using his sense of smell he began to track her down. He followed the scent until he found her sitting under a tree. A doe laid it's head in her lap and let her stroke its fur.

"So, Ariel huh?"

"Yes. It seemed to fit me."

"Can I call you Ari?" He moved to sit beside her. Once he sat down, the doe scampered off into the bushes.

"Why?"

"It's a nickname." He explained as he leaned against the tree trunk and looked at her profile. "And you're not a problem. Until we find out what you are, I'd rather either Sookie or me watch out for ya."

"Why can't I stay with you? I like you." She asked looking him in the eyes and he felt a jolt of desire strike him.

He hadn't slept last night either. His thoughts kept running back to her, how she felt when she cowered in his arms in the ambulance. How her eyes said she trusted him.

"I like ya too, but it would look bad. Beautiful girl like you staying with a brute like me."

"You think I am beautiful?" She blushed and hid her face be hiding it behind her hair.

"You must have boyfriend who constantly says it to ya."

"I do not think I do."

"There you are!" Sookie cried as she came from the bushes. "I talked to Sam and he's gonna let he hang out in his trailer or in the office during my shift. I guess just bring something to do. I got a ton of books you could borrow."

"I'm afraid I read much of them last night."

"How many we talking about"

"15 or so." She looked at the looks of shock on their faces.

"You read 15 books in one night?" Alcide asked with a raised eyebrow (I love when he does that!)

"I couldn't sleep and I saw the book shelf and just couldn't stop." She blushed.

That night Sookie went into Sam's office to put away her purse and to introduced Sam and Ariel.

"Hey Sam. This is Ariel." She introduced the two. Ariel had changed into a pair of jeans and had on one of her zip up sweat shirts.

The two shook hands, Sam's lingering too long on the woman in the front of him

As the night wore on, Ariel sat in a corn with several books and a glass of water, which she barely touch.

She was reading a book on angels when a greasy hand touched her shoulder.

"Tell me something honey. Did it hurt?"

"Did what hurt?"

"When you fell from heaven, cause you are an angel." The drunk looked over her body with hungry eyes.

"Please remove your hand." She threatened softly

"Or what?"

"Or I'll remove it for you." Sam came up behind the man.

"This your bitch man."

Ariel looked in shock at what was about to unfold. The drunk was threatening his way to Sam, who stood his ground. The drunk moved to punch Sam in the jaw when she intervened, only to get punch in the face.

It was not Ari who yelled in pain. In fact, she barely felt the blow. The drunk was cradling his now broken hand, fell to his knees, while the other patrons looked in a shock.

Ari looked around her and when Sam moved to comfort her, she bolted out the door and into the night.

Sookie pulled her phone out of her apron pocket and dial Alcide's number.

"Alcide, she's gone. Again."

Had a bit of writers block for this chapter. Hoped you enjoyed it.