Time frame: Years after "From Dead to Worse"

Disclaimer: I don't have any claim on any characters in the Sookie Universe.

Takes place after "Family". Possible spoilers for that story. If I were you, I'd just read it as a separate fic to avoid confusion.

A/N: Major writer's block. I had this whole thing in my head and had to post it. This is a silly one shot. I hope you enjoy it.

This story is totally dedicated to my bud, EricDreamer, who's been putting up with my cliffhangers very patiently.

Chapter 2

Last round. Time to regroup.

Obviously, we'd been had. We never figured the guys would unite forces. I mean come on. Eric and Bill had issues because of Sookie. Eric and Sam- same thing. Then Sam and Bill…see a pattern, anyone?

"Eric must have done this. He hates losing." Pam said flatly.

"Eric, hates to lose. Wow, what a big surprise. Thanks Pam for enlightening us." said Sookie rolling her eyes. I could tell she was getting really worked up. She doesn't seem to like losing either.

"Okay, let's not be fighting amongst ourselves." I whispered glancing at the men. "We all should have been prepared for this, considering who we are dealing with." Well if they were pulling out the big guns, so will we. "I have a plan, but you guys have to trust me. Deal?"

They both nodded. "We girls need to be out of vampire hearing range."

"Guys, we need to powder our noses. Be back in a sec." I said as we all got up.

"Of course." said Eric smoothly. "You beautiful ladies take your time."

They were being so obnoxiously smug.

When we got outside, I turned to them.

"I think I can even up the odds a little, but you ladies have to cover for me. Okay?"

"What are you planning to do?" asked Pam.

"It's too hard to explain. But you'll know it when it happens."

I held out my hand palm down. Sookie placed hers on top of mine and then after a moment, Pam.

"Go Team!" we said in unison and laughed.

When we walked back all three men were leaning back against their seats with their legs stretched out in front of them. They were chuckling and whispering like they've been buddies for years. When we got there they stopped whispering and were suddenly serious. I could still see mirth in their eyes though. They thought that they had this game won. We'll see about that.

Bill was up next. The ball was rolling dead center, then suddenly hopped bouncing to the right knocking down the 4 pin. Bill scowled and bowled again. He put a slight spin on the ball so that it would arc but before the ball could hit the pins it stopped and just spun idly.

The men all looked at each other. I could hear Eric's mind clicking.

"Uh nice one Bill." Sookie jeered. Pam was looking at me with an unreadable expression. I raised an eyebrow.

Sookie's turn. Strike! I guess Eric was too distracted to bother her.

Eric's turn. He practically flew down the lane and shot the ball out with his usual finesse. It too stopped before it hit the pins. He whipped around and stalked towards me.

"Yes?" I asked the picture of innocence.

"How are you doing this?" he demanded.

"Doing what?"

"You know WHAT." he hissed. "You are the only unknown in this group. You are doing something."

"Master, aren't you over-reacting? Maybe there is something wrong with the lane." Pam offered. He turned to look at her like she had two heads.

Before anyone could say another word, the power went out. We heard a slight clicking noise and then the emergency lights when on. Everyone looked at me. Hey, I didn't do it.

Twenty minutes later, a nasally voiced man announced over the intercom system. "Due to technical difficulties, the lanes will be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please feel free to pick up a voucher for free nachos at your next visit. Thank you."

Pam was calculating our scores manually. When she finished she counted again. Her brows furrowed.

"So who won?" we all asked in unison.

"It's a tie." she said.

A/N- Okay, I wanted both sides to lose. Both ideas were too much to pass up. Updating shortly. hehe

TBC