Sookie took Bill's hand and Hex stood up and followed them out the door. "So, I'm guessing there's a reason why Hex is here" Bill told Sookie as Hex came up to his other side. "We have a bit of a favour to ask of you. Nothing bad or anything" Sookie said. Bill nodded, not really sure what he was getting himself into. Hex made sure to listen to Bill's feelings and thoughts as she got ready to do her thing. "Alright Bill!" Hex said, drawing his attention to her as she fished into her trousers pocket and pulled out her psychic paper.

"What do you see on this?" Hex asked him, showing him the paper. "Alexis Firestone, age 21, you work for the government?" Bill questioned. "No. It's psychic paper. It shows people what I want them to see. I just wanted to see if it worked on vampires as well!" Hex said happily, she was glad that it had worked on Bill. "Ok next" Hex said, as she listened to Bill's thoughts. This could be interesting… Hex heard Bill think, causing her to smile. Well, he wasn't freaked out yet. Hex pulled out her sonic, putting her psychic paper away, and scanned him with it, ignoring Bill's confused face for the moment. She then turned her sonic and read the data. "Ah! That works as well! Vampire, around 180, give or take a few years. Turned when you were 30. Oh, and in case you were wondering, I just scanned you. This is a sonic screwdriver. It can do a lot of things, but I was wondering how well it worked on vampires" Hex explained.

Bill nodded, taking the whole think very well for what it was. "So, you probably have questions! Let me tell you that yes, I'm not completely human, and that we've actually talked before. You were wrong about the not taking human form part, but back then I wasn't sure about how well you would take it!" Hex exclaimed. This caused Bill to stop. "Wait that was you? The fox?" Bill asked. "Yeah, and before you go start blaming Sookie for not telling you anything, she only found out today as well, so don't go blaming her!" Hex said. Bill took a minute to slowly nod. "Good, now I'll answer any other questions you have if I can if you promise to tell no one. And I mean no one, including the queen, yes I know about her, about me and who I am or what I can do. Do we have a deal?" Hex asked. She hoped Bill would agree. She would know if Bill was being honest because she was still listening in on his thoughts.

After some time, Bill nodded. "Alright" he said, and Hex knew he was being honest. "Great! Where do you want to start?" Hex asked, eager to get this done with. "What are you?" Bill asked. Ugh! He asks that question way too often already. "No idea. I don't think there's a name for what I am. It's complicated" Hex answered, knowing that that was the best she could give. "Alright. Why are you here?" Bill asked. "She's from another universe" Sookie answered for Hex, causing Bill to look at her instead. "Yeah, I know, took me a while to get over it as well. From what I know, she's from another universe and jumps through different universes randomly. She just happened to end up in this one" Sookie explained. "Alright. I guess that I can work with that. Why did you stay here though?" Bill asked, turning back to Hex. "Simple really, I know some of the future. Not all but some, and before you ask, no, I can't tell you. Time is very sensitive and giving you the wrong information at the wrong time can cause huge problems. I'll tell you what I can, when I can. Maybe I'll give some hints. When I can't answer something to do about the future or things you shouldn't know yet, I'll say spoilers" Hex explained.

At this point Hex could tell that Bill was struggling a little, but in general he was doing quite ok. "Ok. I might need some time to accept that, but ok. So you're kind of psychic. Could be worse. Now, you can turn into animals, but not like a shifter, I get that. Anything else you can do?" Bill asked. Hex nodded, happy for the topic change. She really didn't want to talk about her future knowledge. "I can do a lot of things, but it will take too long to explain or show you everything, so you'll get to see what I can do over time, no worries. Anything else that urgently needs answering? You can always ask Sookie, she knows the most important stuff" Hex said. Bill nodded hesitantly. "Thank you for telling me, for trusting me with this. I won't tell the queen, nor anyone else" Bill said sincerely and Hex could feel the honesty. She nodded with a grateful smile.

"Alright you two! I'm leaving you two to chat or whatever you want to do. I'll be off. Sookie, you know how to contact me if you need me. Bye!" Hex said, before turning on the spot and skipping back towards the house. I like her. She reminds me a bit of my daughter… Hex could hear Bill think before she stopped concentrating on his thoughts. The idea made her smile a little.

As soon as Hex entered the house she was bombarded with questions from Jason and Tara who were both worried about Sookie's safety. Hex tried to reassure them for a couple of minutes before she gave up and retired to the safety of her room. Hex had slept quite a lot lately and didn't feel tired. Now that Hex knew how strong and fast she was compared to the other vampires she was going to meet, she knew that she wouldn't be needing any of the silver she had bought. Hex made sure that the jewellery and chain was there fore safely stored away in her hidden pocket before grabbing some of the electronics and things she had bought and starting to tinker.

It didn't take long for Hex to get a great idea. She quickly made a USB that had a storage size that was several centuries early and plugged it into the laptop she had pulled out of her waist bag. Using the laptop, Hex created a life for herself. In fact, she created a virus. What it would do is, when it got into the internet it would take her created life and force it into existence on the internet. It would create fake images depending on the date and the place from where the virus was set lose. It would give her a near perfect score from the best school in the area. It would basically persuade the world or anyone who looked for her that she was real. As soon as she was done, Hex used her sonic to connect her laptop to the internet and the virus was released. Then, she put her Laptop and the USB away in her hidden pocket, making sure the Laptop didn't have a version of the virus anywhere on it, just to make sure it wasn't sent at the wrong time or in the wrong place. Then, Hex decided she might as well go to bed anyway.

The next morning Sookie told Hex all about what had happened after she had left the two alone, including the kiss. "Why do you think Bill reacted like that? Doesn't he like me or…" Sookie asked Hex as they sat together on Hex's bed. "Sookie, Vampires have their teeth come out when they are turned on, so actually, I think he likes you very much. The problem is more that he is ashamed of it. Bill, from what I know, didn't have much of a choice when he was turned vampire, and he doesn't like being one either. Bill is afraid to lose control around you and also about how you'll react to the things he can't control" Hex calmly explained. Sookie thought about it for a moment before nodding. Then, both girls got dressed and ready for the day, as Hex didn't have much to say about the glamouring, which was basically a form of hypnotism, not working. Hex knew it wouldn't work on herself either so she would have to pretend if a vampire ever tried.

Like always, Hex made sure to stick close to Sookie, going with her to her work when the time came. In Merlotte's Hex spent most of her time with her two unofficial older brothers; Sam and Lafayette. Lafayette then decided he would teach Hex how to cook, which mainly meant that she either watched or helped as Lafayette made his sassy commentary. Not that Hex minded, as it was somewhat entertaining to watch and better than being around all the customers the whole time. When Hex came back from the kitchen it was just in time to see René holding a guy in an arm lock. Hex knew what had happened and decided not to intervene but to come and stand by Sookie.

You alright? Hex asked Sookie as René dealt with the guy. Yeah. Sookie replied, still a little shocked by René's appearance out of seemingly nowhere. Once the guy apologized, René let him go so that he and his friends could leave. Hex really would have liked René if she hadn't known about his other personality who killed women he deemed fang bangers; people who slept with vampires. "René, you should have let me handle that myself" Sookie said. "Merlotte's is a nice place. And we want to keep it that way. And besides, you remind me of my baby sister, you. I hope to God that somebody will stick up for her is some fuck ever does her that way" René argued. Sookie and Hex shared a look before both left the scene, Sookie to go get some food to serve and Hex to go chat with Tara at the bar.

While chatting with Tara, Hex watched Sookie leave with Sam to his office. "Sam must really like Sookie. I don't know how she doesn't see it. It's kind of obvious" Hex told Tara, who turned to watch Sookie leave as well. "I know what you mean girl. He's a good guy. Better than that vampire any way" Tara said. "Now, that's not what I meant either. I just feel sorry for Sam 'cause he still thinks that he's got a shot with Sookie. Bill's a good guy as well, you know. Or at least, he tries to be, which is what really matters in the end" Hex quickly argued. "God, I don't get what you two see in vampires, but I could definitely see you two being sisters" Tara mumbled to herself as she went off to prepare another drink.

Hex watched the rest of the establishment carefully. She didn't really get too much time to just think things through, the only time being at night when she can't sleep, though she usually spends that time tinkering. It was finally starting to sink in for Hex; that this was going to be her life now. That she would be jumping from Universe to Universe, with little to no say in the matter or control over it. She would probably never see her old Universe again, but that wasn't what upset Hex. What really got to her was that the biggest part of her didn't care, and a small part of her was happy to be gone. It wasn't like anyone from her old Universe would really miss her anyway.

Hex was brought out of her thoughts by Sookie as she came over to the bar saying "God only knows what happened to my tables." Soon though, everyone was paying attention to the TV as is talked about a 'freak car accident'.

I'm going to visit Bill with some information on an electrician. You want to come? Sookie asked Hex as they walked out of Merlotte's together with a bunch of other people also retiring for the night. Oh. I know what's going to happen so I'll come along as a fox or something just in case things don't go right. Just a warning though, Bill does have other vampires visiting tonight and you should try and stay away from those if you can. Hex told Sookie. When they arrived Sookie hesitated at her car. "Does that mean I shouldn't go?" Sookie asked as she got in. "Ah, no. You kind of have to so some stuff can happen which will trigger other stuff happening. It's all very complicated timey-wimey. I'd explain the workings of time to you if it wouldn't take so long" Hex tried, to which Sookie nodded. "Alright, I'll drop the car off at home first" Sookie said before she started the car and drove off.

It didn't take too long to get back home. During the drive Hex and Sookie had decided on how Hex should tag along, so when they got out of the car Hex made sure that no one was watching before turning into a fox with a fire effect, something she had started to do unconsciously after doing it so often back in Hogwarts. Sookie then bent down and gently picked Hex up, only to let her climb on top of her shoulder where she curled around her neck. "I guess I'll just call you Angel whenever you're an animal. Bill was right, it does kind of suit you" Sookie commented as she started walking to the Compton house, causing Hex to roll her eyes.

The first thing both Sookie and Hex notice are the cars with strange licence plates waiting outside. Ok. Good thing you came or I'd be freaking out now. Sookie noted as she got closer to the front door. Hex, keeping perfectly still so that she looked like an accessory rather than a live animal answered by saying Don't worry if I don't do anything when they get too close. I'll only react if they try to bite you. That's why I'm hanging uncomfortable around your neck anyway. Hex really was uncomfortable, but she knew she could stay like this if she really had to.

From in front of the door Hex could clearly hear the loud music paying and she was sure that Sookie could hear it as well as she hesitated to knock on the door. Just as she was about to knock, the door was opened by a black female vampire, Diane. Hex had to keep her eyes closed to play her part, but she had tapped into Sookie's mind so she could see what her blond friend was seeing. "Hey there, little human chick" Diane drawled. "Hi, I'm here to drop off some information about an electrician for Bill Compton. Is he here?" Sookie asked, a little on edge by the strange lady. "Maybe" Diane said, a little too seductively. Hex noticed a bald male vampire, Liam, zoom in behind them by his mental presence as a second male, Malcolm, came next to Diane at the door. "She smells fresh" Malcolm said before both he and Diane snarled at Sookie with their fangs out. Turning to leave, Sookie came face-to-face with Liam, snarling as well.

Hex!? Sookie panicked. Wait. Hex said calmly as the vampires continued to bare their teeth. "Maybe you ought to come on inside" Malcolm said slowly. Sookie caught on immediately and lost all fright when she realised what he was trying to do. "Are you trying to glamour me?" Sookie asked, almost teasing the vampire in front of her. "Yes!" Malcolm exclaimed angrily with a huff. Hex let Sookie handle the rest herself, not listening to anything being said but just being aware of the different mental presences in the room. Almost all of them save for Bill, Sookie and a woman lying on a sofa seemed to pulsate with mischief and ill intent. Hex could tell that both Bill and Sookie were highly uncomfortable with the situation, though both did a brilliant job of hiding it.

Hex knew what Liam was going to do before it happened. Relax, I won't let them do anything to you. Hex told Sookie, who was doing an amazing job at trying to stay calm with a vampire holding her neck exposed. Just as Diane got closer to Sookie, Bill stepped in. "Stop! Sookie is mine" He said, glaring down at the other vampires in the room. Hex continues to watch as Malcolm lures Bill into feeding off of Jerry, a young human man. Sookie, read Jerry's thoughts. Hex encouraged. Just before Bill was about to bite down, Sookie interrupts. "Stop, he has hep D! What's hep D?" Sookie finally questioned before getting jumped by Jerry, who started to choke her. He didn't last long because Bill jumped in and broke his arm, throwing the teenager onto the sofa across the room. As Malcolm went over to Jerry, Bill made sure that Sookie was ok, shooting a quick glance at Hex who was still hanging from Sookie's neck.

After the three vampires and the two humans left, Hex opened her eyes and jumped down from Sookie before changing back and helping Bill get Sookie into a sitting position. "Couldn't you have been any faster? If that idiot had been on her any longer I would have had to step in" Hex admonished Bill after making sure Sookie was fine. Bill just rolled his eyes at her in a friendly manner as Sookie turned her back on him. Bill walked across the room, leaving Hex torn between who she should comfort.

"I'm sorry you had to witness that. Their visit was unexpected" Bill explained, looking a little sheepish at having been caught like that. Hex watched from the shadows as the two of them talked, feeling more and more sorry for Bill as the conversation went on, especially when Sookie left angrily. "She doesn't understand" Hex noted, causing Bill, who had forgotten about her presence, to jump a little. "Sorry for scaring you there, but don't be too hard on her. She doesn't understand" Hex said softly, very aware about the mood Bill was in. "Understand what? There's nothing to understand!" Bill said, throwing himself onto the couch. Hex sat down next to him.

"She doesn't understand that being in a nest or close to one brings out the worst in a vampire. She doesn't understand that you didn't choose this life. She doesn't understand what you lost, what you had to give up. Should I go on?" Hex asked. "No" Bill said quietly. "Don't worry. She'll forgive you. It'll just take her some time to digest what she learnt today" Hex reassured her sulking vampire friend. You coming? Hex heard Sookie ask her. In a bit. Just go without me. I'll be there in the morning. Hex responded before giving Bill her full attention once more. "Aren't you afraid?" Bill asked Hex. "No" she replied easily. "You didn't even ask what I was referring to" Bill noted. "Bill, the only thing I'm afraid of is something you can't do and the only person I'm afraid of is someone I'll probably never see again. So No, I'm not afraid" Hex said with a small, sad smile.

Hex stayed at Bill's place for the rest of the night, waiting for Bill to return once he went to make sure Sookie was alright. When he returned, Hex and Bill just sat in silence for a while. "Thank you" Bill said quietly as Hex stood to leave towards the end of the night. "You don't have to thank me Bill" Hex said softly. "Don't you sleep?" Bill half joked as he escorted her to the door. "Sometimes. I have insomnia most nights" Hex explained. It wasn't the complete truth but she would never tell anyone about the nightmares. Hex left the house without another word. She changed into a fox before running back home. Like before, Hex changed back before quietly entering the house.

Hex woke up the next morning to the sound of a lawnmower after an hour or so of sleep. That's right. Sookie's confused and wants to 'keep busy'. Hex got changed and went downstairs to find that Sookie had only just started mowing the lawn. As she worked, Sookie told Hex about how Bill had come to their house after she left and what they had talked about. Sookie had even confided in Hex about her dream. Hex had listened quietly to everything Sookie had to say, asking a question here and there or giving advice when it was appropriate. This went on like that until Gran had come out and ushered the two girls back into the house where they got something to eat and drink.

"Hey, Gran? Doc you think I should continue seeing Bill?" Sookie asked after some meaningless conversation on the use of fancy coffee. "Sookie, I can't tell you that. I can tell you that I think he is a smart, handsome and very polite young man, but of course he's gonna show his best side to me so that I won't stand in his way of his courtin' you" Gran countered. "He scares me" Sookie finally admitted to her Gran. Hex listened as Gran tried her best to console a stressed Sookie. Hex had been in Sookie's position once, though it wasn't exactly for the same reason and with the same circumstances, but Hex had also at some point second guessed herself and put herself down. The main difference between Sookie and Hex was that Hex didn't have anyone there to help her.

After Sookie had calmed down, both her and Hex went upstairs to Sookie's room. "You have anything planned?" Hex asked. "No, not really" Sookie admitted, causing Hex to grin mischievously. "Oh, no! I know that look. We are not playing any pranks on anyone" Sookie quickly denied, causing Hex to pout. "But Soooookiiiieeee…" Hex whined. "No" Sookie said. Hex sighed. "Alright" Hex gave in before reaching into her pocket and pulling out her latest project. "This is for you" Hex said, handing over a beautiful intricate bracelet. "Wow. That is beautiful. Is there a reason for this?" Sookie asked. Hex had a sheepish smile as she scratched the back of her neck. "Well, yeah, actually. I charmed it. If you wear that and you are in danger, then I will know as long as I am in this universe. If you get in danger that bracelet will kind of send me a signal of sorts telling me exactly where you are. I worry about you" Hex said. Sookie smiled and then slipped the thin gold chain bracelet on. "Well then, I'll just have to make sure to never take it off" Sookie said happily.

"Well, you are the only one who can take it off. It has several charms on it, so that no one else can take it off and it can't be destroyed" Hex said, happy that Sookie accepted the bracelet so easily. Sookie nodded in understanding before saying "Thank you." Hex was almost surprised by how sincerely Sookie had said it. "Alright! How about we play a game then? I may have charmed your monopoly game so that the figures seem alive" Hex admitted. Sookie laughed at her friend's silliness.