AN: Hey guys! Shit it's been really long since I posted this and updated so I am really sorry. I had a lot going on, plus a writer's block, which is never a good combination. Anyway, I'll try to do better. Here's chapter one edited. And I'll upload chapter two in a bit!
Tamsin brought her sword back, killing off two zombies at once. 'This shit is getting old,' she thought. She knew something had to happen, and fast. They were outnumbered and could only hold these damn zombies off for so long. However, Bo had yet to show up and she was essentially to closing the portal.
The Valkyrie stole a glance at Dyson to check how the wolf was holding up. He was talking to Kenzi, looking distressed.
"Dyson there's too many!" Tamsin yelled out in an attempt to gain her partner's attention. Both the wolf and the human glanced at the Valkyrie but continued their heated conversation. The determination and resignation she saw in Kenzi's eyes immediately sent warning signs to Tamsin but before she could figure out what was wrong, she felt a sharp pang of pain on her side. She reluctantly brought her attention back to the fight, figuring she'd just ask Kenzi what that was about later.
After a few minutes of fighting,, she finally saw Bo. The Succubus walked across the field, the fight slowly leaving her body as despair shone in her brown eyes. Bo broke into a run only to be held back by Dyson, who let out a pain filled howl. Bo was staring at something, her eyes filled with tears.
Confused at Bo and Dyson's reaction, she followed the direction of their stare. What she saw would forever haunt her dreams.
Kenzi was walking toward the Hell mouth, her intent clear. Panic flooded through Tamsin's body like ice, paralyzing her thoughts and movements. There was nothing she could do. The zombies had her outnumbered and she was too far away.
Kenzi looked back and smiled, her face filled with love and peace as tears slid down her face. Tamsin knew she was looking at Bo and felt her heart clench painfully for the Succubus. Then, she looked at Tamsin. The look of love intensified slightly as she mouthed 'I love you' before walking in.
Her body was surrounded by a bright glowing light as her soul left her body. Her petite figure landed on the floor, lifeless.
"No!" Tamsin choke out. She ran towards the body, her heart breaking with every step. Her legs collapsed beneath her when she reached immediately checked her pulse. Nothing. Pain filled her entire being as reality settled in. This tiny, brave, courageous warrior had just saved them, saved Bo, because she loved them. With tear filled eyes, she looked up at the gang, silently begging them to help their fallen warrior. When she saw nothing but heartbreak on their faces, she knew what she had to do.
Tamsin stood up, her body going full Valkyrie mode. Her face turned pale white and her eyes turned black, her long, grey wings released. She kneeled down beside Kenzi and gently placed her hands on the lifeless body while her wings enveloped them. Her dark eyes looked up and made eye contact with Bo, who was sobbing. The Valkyrie's heart broke for the Succubus, knowing the pain she was going through. In their moment, a mutual understanding passed between the two as Tamsin silently promised to keep Kenzi safe for them both.
"Don't worry Kenz, I got you," the Valkyrie whispered into silenced ears. With that, they disappeared into a shimmering golden light.
Tamsin landed softly in front of a beautiful, grand castle. The view was breathtaking. Behind the castle stood strong, firm leave-less trees and snow topped mountains. It had been centuries since she had set foot in Valhalla and her heart wept at the sight of her sacred home. The Valkyrie walked a few steps and stopped at the bottom of the stairs that led to the entrance.
She wasn't ready to say goodbye.
Tamsin sat down, cradling Kenzi's body in her arms just as the other woman had when she was a child. Her wings acted as a barrier, shielding and protecting them from any unwanted eyes.
"You know before I met you and the rest of the gang, I was a monster," Tamsin confessed. "I did horrible things because of my job and lived my life with no feelings or regrets. When I met you guys, I was baffled that you could care about someone that much without them being your real family or clan. Everyday after that, I felt empty and lonely. I realized that I had wandered through all of my many lives, lost, not knowing what I was missing. But then I was reborn. You took me in when I was weakest even though you were hurting. It didn't matter that you had your own problems or that Bo was missing. You knew I was somehow involved yet you didn't care. You took care of me, comforted me, loved me. You, Kenzi, showed me what it was like to have a family. A real family. Bo once told me that you were her heart. But you are my everything. You are the love of my life, my warrior, and I lost you before I could even tell you."
Tamsin broke down and started sobbing. She knew Kenzi couldn't hear her but pouring her heart out helped ease the pain, if only a little. It reminded her of her "teen years" when they would hang out and talk about their feelings.
Suddenly, a woman appeared. She was the most beautiful woman Tamsin had ever seen. She stood tall, her long legs seemed to go on for miles. Her pale skin glowing in the sunlight. Her face was well defined and her eyes were an electric blue. Her long, flowing hair was golden and stopped at her slim waist. A flowing white dress complimented her shape and her feet were barefoot. The woman screamed goddess and Tamsin knew exactly who she was.
"Freyja," Tamsin breathed out in shock. Freyja was the goddess of all Valkyrie and had been Tamsin's mentor along with Acacia. Tamsin had always looked up to and cared for the goddess.
"Hello Tamsin," Freyja hummed, her voice sweet and melodious. "We have missed you. My darling child, I never once gave up hope for you. You are a strong, brave Valkyrie who has made us very proud. I knew you'd do the right thing and bring Rainer's soul eventually."
With that, Tamsin felt Rainer's soul leaver her body and finally enter the Great Halls of Valhalla where he belonged.
"You are the most powerful Valkyrie I have ever seen, in all of my years. Acacia trained you well and she is the proudest of us all. But you are tired, child. And your heart is broken because of your loss," Freyja said sympathetically.
"She is my everything," Tamsin said, brokenly.
"She is a valiant soul, worthy of Valhalla," the goddess expressed kindly, making Tamsin cry harder. "But it is not her time."
Tamsin's head snapped towards her Goddess, her emotions running wild. Freyja smiled sympathetically, sensing the blonde's inner turmoil. "You have served your sisters and I to your greatest ability. We cannot thank you enough for all that you have done. Which is why, as a token of my love and appreciation, I will allow the human to go back."
Tamsin's wings parted as Freyja bowed down and kissed Kenzi's head. A faint glow covered her body and she started breathing again. However, she had yet to open her eyes. "Why isn't she waking up?" Tamsin asked, panicking.
"Her body needs a few days to rest, due to some internal injuries and her new abilities," Freyja explained.
"I… Thank you, Goddess. I will forever be in your debt," Tamsin said, flashing the goddess a thankful smile. She paused, however, feeling confused. "Wait, what new abilities?"
The Goddess chuckled, knowing nothing got past Tamsin. "She is fae now, a Valkyrie to be precise. I would be honored to accept her as my own. She is a warrior, but inexperienced. I expect you to train her so she shall reach her full potential. I must go now, but do this for me. Be happy Tamsin. You deserve it." Freyja smiled radiantly before she disappeared.
Tamsin lowered her gaze onto Kenzi, who rested peacefully in her arms. Her wings surrounded them once again for the last time. "Don't worry Kenz, I got you," Tamsin whispered into listening ears. A small smile spread out across Kenzi's face. "Let's go home."