Title : Choices In The Dark
Author : Tariq ( formerly Aeris Jade Orion )
Rating : R
Pairing : LL/BD
Timeline : Season One
Summary :The night Lauren was ordered to
distract Bo, she can't find Dyson, and is
forced to stop Vex from killing Bo.
Authors note: It's unbeta'd. At the moment I
have no beta reader for this genre. So drop me
a line if you're interested.
Second, due to health issues, and taking care
of my disabled mom, I haven't been able to
write much. But over the last several years
I've managed to slowly write on a number
of stories.
What I've decided to do is go ahead and
publish what I've managed to put together.
The stories are unfinished, and sometimes,
the last chapter I worked on is unfinished.
Plus, there maybe multiple chapters, each one a different version. Just warning everyone.
So I apologize in advance.
Disclaimer : Not mine. All characters belong
to SYFY.
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Prologue
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' Shit, shit, shit, shit! ' Lauren ducked through the shadows
of the Dark Fae bar run by Vex.
She'd tried calling Dyson with no answer. Trick hadn't
seen the wolf all night, and Hale wasn't answering either.
Leaving her to try and keep Bo alive.
Lauren stopped and glanced around the corner. Vex had
Bo stabbing herself. If she didn't act fast the Succubus
would die.
The former Major unholstered her old Military issue
firearm. A Browning Hi-Power. Taking aim, she fired
two shots into Vex's left shoulder, dropping him to the
floor.
" Son of a bitch! " He howled, gripping his wound.
" Dyson? " Bo yanked her knife free.
" Not quite. " Lauren stood up, gun steady on Vex.
" I couldn't find him to back you up. "
" I told you...! " Bo glared.
" I know. " She assured. " And you can hate me as much
as you want, as long as you're alive to do it. "
Bo considered her for an intense moment. " Thanks.
You're pretty good with that. "
" Major Lauren Lewis. Canadian Forces Medical Services. "
She answered. " I was in the Afgahn war. You learn to
shot fast and straight. "
" Hey! You forget about me? " Vex hollered. " And don't
think I don't know who you are Doctor. This here is a clear
violation of Dark terriory. You're in major trouble now, and
your precious Ash can't save you this time. "
Lauren pistol whipped him. Thankfully, he fell unconscious,
but it didn't make his words any less untrue.
" What did he mean? " Bo demanded.
" We should go. " Lauren holstered her gun.
" Lauren! " Bo grabbed her arm. " What did he mean?! "
" It's fine. He was just trying to rile you. " She smiled at
her. " Now, we should get you to Dyson so you can heal. "
" Promise me. " Bo studied her intently. " Swear to me
he was lying. "
Lauren covered Bo's hand with her own and lied through
her teeth. " I swear. "
" Alright. "
Because if Bo knew the truth, she'd start a war she couldn't
win. And she hadn't just risked everything she was to lose
Bo.
She would except her punishment from The Ash and The
Morrigan. She would do it proudly, and she would come
out of it stronger than ever.
But Bo could never learn the truth.
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" You have crossed the line. " The Ash boomed from his
throne. " The Morrigan is demanding your blood. "
Lauren remained kneeling before the man who had been
so kind to her. " I accept your judgement, Sire. "
" You love the Succubus. " The Ash gently chided. " You
know human/Fae relationships are frobidden. "
She remained silent.
" Unfornately, I have been left with no choice. " The
man threaded his fingers. " I had to conceed to The
Morrigan's demands or risk war. "
" I understand, Sire. " She bowed her head deeper.
" I know you do, child. " The Ash sighed tiredly. " The
Morrigan has demanded the death of Nadia, and disposal
of her body per Chattel. "
Lauren trembled in anguish, tears escaping the corners
of her eyes at his words.
" Further, she wants you to undergo two weeks of torture
for each bullet. " The Ash continued. " I have assigned
you to Breasal. "
She struggled not to jerk her eyes up at his words. Breasal
was a Huli jing. One of the minority Fae who could turn
humans into Fae, and Breasal had a habit of biting, licking
blood. The very thing needed to turn a human.
" Sir, please, " She whispered. " don't let Bo know. You
know what she's like. If she were to find out... "
" Granted. " The Ash stood up, motioning to two Ogres.
" Good luck, Lauren. "
She finally meet his eyes and nodded. There was a part
of her, a large part who wanted to scream and rage over
Nadia, but when she went after Bo she'd known this could
happen. Known and accepted.
Her girlfriend had been in a coma for five years. For those
years Lauren had worked eighteen hour days. Skipped meals,
lived off her own homemade energy drinks. She'd researched,
experimented, gone to every Fae who might or might not
have some tiny bit of information on Nadia's illness. All for
naught.
In the end, she could save Bo, but she hadn't been able to
do anything for Nadia. So she'd made a choice, and now she
would pay for it with her blood.
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Chapter One
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Bo hated to admit it, but she was getting frustrated. Not
to mention suspicious. In the last four weeks, she hadn't
seen Lauren. When she would ask about her, Dyson, Hale,
and Trick would deny any knowledge or become busy.
" Look, I'm sure she's fine. " Kenzi grabbed a soda from
the fridge.
" Who we talking about? " Vex waltzed into the crack
shack. " Nice decor. Early american hobo? "
" Get out! " Bo grabbed a nearby kitchen knife. Really
wishing she had Tricks Unicorn sword.
" Ah, now, is that anyway to treat an old friend. " Vex
clutched his chest dramatically. " I see the doc isn't
around. Still recovering from her punishment, is she? "
Bo felt her stomach drop at his words. " What punishment?
Lauren said... "
" What that everything was hunky dory? " He laughed
loudly. " And you believed her? Please. The Ash's human
slave waltz's into Dark Fae terriotory and shots The
Morrigan's favorite, and you think she wouldn't be
punished? She should feel lucky The Morrigan didn't
demand her execution. Though considering what she
did ask for, I bet she was begging for it in the end. "
Bo latched onto the Mesmers lapels and shook him
" What did she do to Lauren? "
" Now, now, don't get your feathers in a bunch. " Vex
batted her hands away.
" I think you should answer her, unless you want to
sing soprano. " Kenzi pressed her sword into his second
head from behind.
" It was beautiful, it was. " Vex smirked. " Had the Doc's
girlfriend executed in her place. Then demanded the
Doctor be given two weeks of torture for each time she
shot me. "
" Wait, hold up, girlfriend? " Kenzi demanded.
" Oh, didn't know about ol' Nadia? " Vex practically
vibrated with pleasure. " Yeah, her human girl's been
in a coma for the last five years. I hear the Doc's been
driving herself insane searching for a cure for her. "
Bo swallowed heavily. " She's dead. "
" And her body destroyed like chattel. " Vex crowed.
" There's nothing left to bury. "
She felt sick. Really sick.
" Did Lauren know... ? " She couldn't ask.
" 'Course she knew. " Vex flicked his hair. " She's been
a Fae slave for five years. "
" Get. Out. " She growled.
" Fine. Shot the messenger. " Vex headed toward the
door. " By the way, don't tell Evony I was here. Wouldn't
want her getting the wrong idea. "
She took several deep breaths, trying to calm down.
" Hale, man, did you know about Dr. Hotpants?! " Kenzi
yelled into her cell. " Don't play me! I'm talking about
her punishment! Yes, I know! We just got a visit from
the S&M gone bad. Why the hell didn't you tell us? She
what?! I don't care what she asked, you should have said
something. "
Bo leaned into the kitchen counter as Kenzi hung up
cursing in Russian.
" You would NOT believe this shit. " Kenzi pressed her
hand into her forehead. " Apparently, the doc requested
the Ash-hole not tell you about this whole thing. So he
ordered the other Fae to keep their mouths shut. "
The Succubus took another deep breath. " I'm fine, I'm
calm. "
She let out a scream, and swept her arm across the
counter sending everything flying.
" Right. " Kenzi whispered softly.
" I am so not fine. " Bo clenched her fists.
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" Where is she? " Bo stormed into the lab, eyes flashing
blue.
" I don't think... " The Harpy stuttered.
Bo slammed the nurse into the wall. " Where is Lauren?! "
The Harpy nodded her head toward a closed door in the
back. Bo let her go, marching to it, and slamming it open.
" Lauren... " She froze.
It wasn't an office, but a room. The blonde was in the
hospital bed to the left. She could see bloody bandages
sticking out from the hospital gown.
" Geez, doc, you look like shit. " Kenzi sauntered into the
room.
" Thanks. " Lauren cracked her eyes open. " How...? "
" Vex. " Kenzi plopped into a chair in the corner. " He
wanted to brag. "
Bo walked over to the chair by the bed and sat down.
" You should have told me. "
" And started a three way war. " Lauren snorted. " I
rather keep you alive. "
The Brunette wished the blonde would stop trying to
protect her. She could take care of herself. ' Like I did
with Vex? '
" So what's the deal with Nadia? " Kenzi piped up.
" There's not a lot to say. " Lauren whispered tiredly.
" She was in a coma. The only human sick with a Fae
illness. I couldn't cure her. "
" Vex seemed to think you knew The Morrigan would
ask for Nadia's life. " Bo shook in anger.
" Does it matter? " Lauren pulled her sheets tighter.
" Yes! " Bo reached for her hand. " Lauren, you sacrified
everything. "
" I couldn't let you die. " The blonde mumbled falling
asleep.
" This whole thing is sooo messed up. " Kenzi sighed.
Bo gently brushed Laurens hair out of her eyes.
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To Be Continued