AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I made some changes on this chapter. I am happy to tell you that I already have a wonderful and amazing beta. She really is fabulous because she agreed to take a look on the two previous chapters I already posted.

To mjb84, thank you so much for agreeing to be my beta. I am so happy to be working with you. You're amazing! Thanks!

I do not own any of these characters. They all belong to the wonderful Charlaine Harris. I do not own anything.

Also, this is my very first fanfic so please be gentle and easy on me. I apologize for any error and/or mistakes, they are all mine.

This is an AU so it will be completely different from the book although I will borrow some stuff on it but it will NOT follow the book's plotline.

Now without further ado...here's the first chapter. Hope you enjoy.

Chapter 1

SOOKIE POV

It was a beautiful night as I closed my eyes when a cool breeze hit my face. Opening my eyes, I looked around to see that a lot had changed since I last came to America. It had been centuries since I`d been here and now I found myself standing outside a nightclub in Shreveport, Louisiana. From where I could see, the club was very busy. A long line of humans waited eagerly to be let in.

I saw a female vampire guarding the door and checking ids, even from far away, I could feel her connection to my child. I was sure that this vampire was his child, so, this must have been Pamela Ravenscroft. I could not help but smile as I looked at her, she was quite beautiful and blond, just like her master; my child had very good taste indeed. I could feel that he was inside the club, feeling bored as I just chuckled and walked towards the club. Positive that his mood would change completely once he saw me, I closed my side of the bond to make sure that he did not feel my presence as I wanted to surprise him. It had been a while since we'd seen each other and my excitement was escalating.

I continued to make my way towards the club without using my vampire speed. As I came closer, Pamela looked in my direction and I simply smirked at her. From the look on her face, I could tell that she felt my aura and power. Even trying to blend in and suppress my power, other vampires could still recognize my authority. They might not have known who I was but they knew, without a doubt, that I was an ancient vampire.

She continued to gaze at me with a blank expression but I could feel her fear, confusion and surprise at the same time. Finally, face to face with my child's progeny she watched me for a few seconds before she asked "How can I help you?"

I smiled as I answered, "I am here to see the sheriff"

"Do you have an appointment with him? He does not have any meetings tonight, so I suggest you call first to schedule a time to meet with him."

I must admit that I was impressed to see her stand up to me, despite knowing that I was an old vampire; therefore, far stronger than her. She really was like her master….never backed down from a challenge. I might have enjoyed this some other time, but not right now.

I replied coldly "Do not play coy with me Pamela! I know you can feel my connection to your master not to mention my power. Certainly you know who I am by now. " I was satisfied to see her eyes widen with panic, but recovered quickly as she bowed in deference.

"I apologize mistress. Please forgive me as I did not know for sure who you were, I was only trying to protect my master" she answered humbly.

Touching her arm gently, I replied, "Believe me when I tell you this, I have no intention of harming him. On the contrary, I am here to protect him. I understand your confusion to see me but I intend to surprise him and I want to keep it that way. So, I suggest that you relax before he decides to come outside to investigate." Smiling at her, I could feel her relax immediately.

"Yes mistress. It would be an honor to escort you inside"

I just nodded at her while she called another vampire to tend to the door.

The moment she finished giving instructions to the short redheaded vampire, she turned around and formally introduced herself, "Mistress, I am Pamela Ravenscroft but you can call me Pam - only child of Sheriff Eric Northman. It's an honor to finally meet you." and bowed to me.

"I know, little one. I am happy to finally meet you in person. Now, let`s come inside and surprise Eric. As soon as we enter the door, I want you to go directly to him and keep him busy for a little bit. I wish to look around and watch my child without him knowing."

"Yes, Mistress."

We walked inside and, sure enough, I saw Eric looking in our direction. However, Pam used her vampire speed to stand directly in front of him, blocking his view of me. They began talking, so I look around the club and found a vacant booth. As I took my seat, I saw that the club was full of vampires and humans combined. Most of them were in the middle of the club, dancing.

My seat was the perfect place because it was hidden from Eric's view but I could still hear and see them while they were talking. I knew that Eric would eventually feel my presence, due to my age, but he would not know who it was until he saw me. I continued to look around the club as I listened to them when I heard my child ask Pam what happened.

ERIC POV

Sitting on my throne while texting on my phone, I was overcome with Pam's fear along with confusion and surprise. I looked to the door to see if she would come in, but she did not. I knew that she was not in danger but was still curious as to what was happening outside. Within minutes, I saw Felicia head to the entrance moments before Pam walked in the club and zipped her way directly in front of me.

I raised my eyebrow at her as I asked, " What happened Pamela?"

"I do not understand, Master?"

"I could feel some interesting things through the bond earlier, so I am curious to know what happened for you to feel that way?"

"It was just a little incident that I had to fixed. You know how humans can be. There is nothing to be worried about"

I did not reply to her as I studied her expression, she kept her face blank. When I explored the bond, I found her to be relaxed and extremely… giddy?

"What are you so happy about Pam?"

"Nothing, Master." she was fidgeting, moving from one foot to another.

"I do not believe you."

"Very well. If you must know I met a very interesting and very beautiful woman tonight and I cannot wait to talk to her again. Perhaps even spend a little time with her too." (I can totally picture Pam practically clapping her hands together from all the anticipation).

"My my Pam! I see that you have a little crush. You look like a small human on Christmas morning"

"Oh believe me Master, you will be smitten too, once you see her." Pam's knowing smirk gave me pause.

"I am quite intrigued to meet this mystery woman. Will I be seeing her tonight?"

"Oh yes, Master. Definitely!"

I just looked at her with a puzzled expression and was about to ask her to elaborate when I felt an older vampire's presence in my club. My body became rigid in response to the possible threat. Pam did not see my expression change because she was already scanning the crowd. I searched the crowd to find the unknown vampire when I spotted the one I was looking for. Immediately looking in the vampire's direction, I was shocked to see the only vampire I ever truly loved and cherished (except for Pam, of course).

My beloved master was here at my club! I could see that she had changed her looks but remained the most beautiful woman I had ever encountered. Too stunned to move for a few seconds, she just gazed at me lovingly. Once I recovered from my shock, I immediately zipped my way in front of her and knelt as I bowed my head to greet her.

"Hello master" I whispered softly.

SOOKIE POV

I continued to examine the bar as I listened to Eric and Pam talk. Unable to stop my smile, I listened to their conversation, glad to know that Pam was not giving away the surprise. I chuckled as I heard her tell Eric that she met a very beautiful and interesting woman tonight. Eric asked if he would meet this mystery woman tonight and Pam replied, "Definitely".

I could feel him stiffen as he took in his surroundings. I knew for sure that he recognized my presence and, sure enough, he looked in my direction and widened his eyes as shock over took him. Our gazes met and I couldn't help but smile at my beloved bonded child.

Within seconds, he knelt before me in greeting.

"Hello master" the soft whisper escaped his parted lips.

I was pleased to see that after all these years he still honored me as he always had. Gently touching his cheek, I lifted his face to look me in the eyes as I said "Hello, my beloved. It is nice to see you again."

"I have missed you master," he replied gently.

"Rise, my child. Join me. We have a lot of catching up to do" I said, smirking at him.

Immediately obeying, he sat beside me and pulled me in to a tender embrace as his lips conquered mine with unrestrained passion.

A/N: Thank you for reading. I hope you like it. Please leave me a review and let me know what you think.