Ok, so this isn't my first fan fiction but it is my first True Blood fan fiction. I started watching in the second season and am half way through the first season so I am kinda making this up as I go along. I had this story in my head for a couple of days so I just figured why not. The story does't really follow any current story line from the show and I'm just kinda borrowing the characters for my own use. But I hope you like it and please review.

She knocked on the door of the nest just after dark. As she waited on the threshold she said a silent prayer that Isabelle or Godric would answer. The other vampire who resided within, Stan, didn't scare her, she spent far too much time around vampires to be frightened of them anymore, but he did make her uncomfortable. She knew it was unlikely he would ever hurt her, but being alone with him made the hairs on the back of her neck stand up.. After about 30 seconds the door swung open, revealing a leering Stan leaned against the door frame, his trademark Stetson atop his head.

"Well…good evening Dodger," he smirked, looking her up and down.

"Hi Stan," she said, attempting to walk through the door, only to have him block her.

"What brings you here on this fine evening?" he asked, trying to get her to look him in the eye. In all the years he'd known her, he hadn't yet accepted that glamoring just didn't work on her anymore.

"Godric summoned her and you know it." Isabelle said, walking towards the still open door, "Hello Dodger, how are you?"

"Fine Isabelle thanks." Dodger said stepping around a glaring Stan and hugging the pretty female vampire. "Is Godric up yet? I think I am a little early?"

"No, you are right on time. Come I will take you to him." Isabelle said, leading the way deeper into the nest, Stan slammed the door behind them and stalked back to his room. "I'm sorry about Stan's behavior. I will speak to Godric it is inexcusable."

"Don't worry about it Isabelle, Stan I can handle. He's still mad that I turned him down for that date 3 years ago." Dodger said smiling.

"Oh yes, I had forgotten all about that." Isabelle laughed as they walked into the living room. Sitting in the corner, seemingly oblivious to the pair who had just entered the room as he stared off into space, was the most powerful vampire in Texas and possibly North America. Though he had the appearance of a 16 year old, he was well over 2,000 and very wise.

"Good evening Dodger. You are well?" he said out of no where as he stood up.

"Hey Godric. I'm great how are you?" Dodger asked walking forward to embrace him.

"I am fine. And as always you have grown lovelier since I last saw you." He replied with true sincerity.

"Thanks. And for future reference Godric, we're friends you don't have to formerly summon me to get me to come over. Just call or text or something. Ok?"

"But summoning is how vampires contact humans." He argued with a smile.

"You know I barely count as human." Dodger replied.

"Indeed. I assume your parents are well?" God ric asked.

"Yes, a little concerned by the whole formal summoning." She teased.

"Well, apologize to them for me for causing them anxiety." he said with a smile.

"Will do."

"And your boyfriend, he is well?"

"I wouldn't know." Dodger said quietly.

"And why is that?"

"We broke up."

"I am sorry to hear that. May I ask why?"

"He couldn't handle my lifestyle." Dodger said, faking her boyfriends voice.

"Your lifestyle? Have you joined a cult since last we spoke." He asked innocently.

"Don't be a smart ass Godric." Dodger reprimanded.

"Of course not. Well should we get down to business then."

"Sure, what's up?"

"I have a favor to ask of you. And as always you are free to refuse." Godric added, he was always very worried that she would feel she was treated as a common human.

"Of course. What's the favor?"

"I was hoping you'd be willing to go to Louisiana to extend a personal invitation for me to one of my children."

"Eric?" Dodger asked, gaining a look of surprise from Godric. "He's your favorite. You talk about him more then your other children and I remember you said he was a sheriff in Louisiana ."

"Yes, Eric was my first child and is most loyal. He has always been quite special to me," Godric said, eyes glazing over in thought.

"You want me to bring him back here?" Dodger asked, pulling Godric out of his memory.

"Yes, another sheriff has gone missing and the King and Queen of Texas have requested my help. I am hoping that Eric will be willing to act as sheriff until I return."

"Ok, when do you want him back here by?"

"I was hoping you would set off in the morning and bring him back here tomorrow night."

"No problem Godric."

"He is well-disciplined but will not be expecting you so please take every precaution."

"Godric, you worry too much. I'll be fine."

"I see you as one of my children and as such am forever bound to worry over you." He said.

"That's sweet Godric. Thank you."

"I know my child well enough that he will want to drive himself, so Hugo will drive you to Shreveport and drop you off, and come straight back here. You will return with Eric as I don't think he has been to this nest yet."

"Ok, well then I better go get some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow night Godric." Dodger said, standing up to leave. Godric rose with her and kissed her on both cheeks.

"Be careful." He said in parting, she smiled and walked from the room.