Ok, so I had a bit of feedback regarding Lauren's new appearance and name. I didn't want her to look the same, since it is reincarnation, and it is the soul that I wanted to be recognized, but I did keep a few of her mannerisms. Also, I did realize that I was creating a Kenzi clone, but I kind of favor dark hair and blue eyes, so I went with it. Besides, it's about Bo recognizing her soul mate regardless of the package. At least I did refrain from making Lauren a man! As far as names, I just kind of like that one, plus I wanted one that could be shortened and somewhat androgynous, Alexandra to Alex and allowing an easy transition from Ysabeau to Bo. I finaly have a Beta. Thank you to Ladyrocks for helping me delve deeper into the characters. Please keep the feedback coming. I appreciate it. All rights belong to Prodigy pictures and Lost Girl.

Chapter 2

The empty, half lit room had an eerie feel following the unexplainable, seemingly mystical incident that had occurred minutes before. Now seated across from one another at a table, Alex is curled protectively into herself as she processes what just happened. Bo silently observes the woman before her. After all, she knows next to nothing about this blue eyed beauty who has suddenly appeared from nowhere seeking employment here. Studying her, Bo must admit that the woman is exquisitely beautiful, even when distraught. Seeing Alex as bewildered as she is right now eases Bo's tension. She was worried that it was some kind of a ploy to infiltrate her or manipulate her somehow, and at first she was angry, but now her feelings shift more to concern for other woman. Was someone using Alex to get to the Queen, or was there something bigger at work here? Many years have passed since anyone has dared to make an attempt on the Queen. She would definitely have to speak with Trick later.

Bo relaxes back in her chair and relays a gentle smile in an attempt to set the woman at ease. She is not angry, but feelings that have been dormant for over a hundred years have just roared back to life. It is a struggle right now to avoid resorting to her old emotional self. The one that would react in anger and ass kicking when she felt threatened or didn't understand something. Since she was anointed Queen, she has held to the practice that the Doctor would employ of cold, emotionless stoicism while in view of others. Bo still feels a deep satisfaction that after many years, and much chiding by Lauren, she did finally understand why the doctor maintained that persona. The blonde would patiently train her daily in the politics and etiquette of the Fae while she was preparing to take the helm.

Clearing her throat, Bo used a soft expression and gentle tone to delicately broach the subject "So um…you mentioned that you have had dreams about me?"

Alex feels the blush rise up her neck. She keeps her eyes to the floor, embarrassed about how ridiculous it must sound. She doesn't want the Queen to think her a crazy person, so she searches for the best way to explain the experiences. Trouble is, she's not even sure how to explain it to herself. All she does know, is that for years she has had this unexplainable beckoning to meet Queen Ysabeau. She used to think it a childhood fairy tale or something based on what her grandmother told her and believed that it somehow ingrained itself somewhere in her subconscious only to show up in dreams. Even working in the field of psychology, she has found no reasonable explanation. Today, however, there were no words for what had happened between them. She doesn't even recall a portion of it. They started to kiss, she saw flashes and blanked out. The next thing she remembers is Bo staring wide eyed asking if she felt it, too.

She definitely felt something. Something very intense for the brunette beauty. Like she would give up everything to be with her. 'Is this what love at first sight is like', she wonders. If so, then apparently she has been in love with the Queen for years, just from seeing her in a picture.

Looking everywhere except at Bo, she begins "Well, not about you really… I mean, not in a weird way or anything. Ugh" she covers her face with both hands as she stumbles over words. "I don't know. Uh, this is so embarrassing."

Bo continues to sit quietly and patiently with hands folded on her lap trying not to show any signs of discomfort.

Taking a deep breath to center herself, she exhales and slowly continues "Okay. So, since I was a little girl, I would occasionally see you in a dream. No actually it was more like a vision. They were like brief scenes from a movie. You were talking to me, no one else was there. You were looking me right in the eye telling me things like you loved me, you would never hurt me, or that whatever I needed to do, you weren't going anywhere. You always had such emotion in your eyes. I felt safe and loved. At first I didn't even know who you were until I saw a picture and asked my grandmother. I told her about the dreams and she said that it was your gift to Fae children. I loved that. It made me feel special" her blue eyes full of emotion finally meets Bo's curious gaze.

Bo listens intently, entranced by the woman telling her story. Her aura is blinding, but that is not what is driving Bo's desire. She seems so familiar…she feels…like Lauren. She can't explain it, but she feels her succubus calling out for the other woman. Like something lost has been found and it is all she can do keep the beast from attempting to reclaim whatever that thing is.

Alex can't help but stay locked onto Bo's beautiful chocolate eyes that remain fixated on her. She feels the lust coming off of the brunette in waves. The intensity of the stare itself makes her want to come undone and it takes all she has to rein herself in and finish her story.

"As I grew older, it's been like you are a beacon for my soul or something. I can't explain it really, but my entire being has been calling for me to come to you. It's strange, I mean I have never met you. I know nothing about you, yet I am drawn to you like a moth to a flame…no stronger than that, like a super conductor magnet."

She furrows her brow "It has irritated the heck out of me that I can find no scientific basis for it. I know that there are no limits in the Fae world, but up until today, it never seemed like anything other than a strange obsession or a psychosis. Anyway, even as I traveled the world to pursue other interests, I was always looking here, to you. When I heard about the job opening, I took it as a sign to finally give in to the calling."

Alex falls back in her chair exasperated. Hoping that the Queen doesn't have her committed, she eyes the brunette curiously in an attempt to read her reaction. It actually feels like a weight lifted off of her, except that now she wanted to have a panic attack. Finally meeting Ysabeau, or Bo, and telling of her crazy obsession, it was freeing, yet positively scary. She realizes that she really does have feelings for her, even if she can't explain it, and hopes desperately to have the opportunity to explore that with Bo.

The silence was maddening. It was probably only a few seconds, but it felt like hours as Alex agonizingly waited for the Queen to say anything at all. Instead, Bo just sat there with a stunned look upon her face processing the information. Alex wishes she could employ some of her psych techniques in an impromptu session, but it would certainly not be beneficial to psychoanalyze the Queen when you have just as much of a concern regarding the whole incident.

Finally, Bo exhales deeply, leans forward and clasps her hands together on the table. Her eyes set on bright blue ones across the desk.

"Well, that was certainly a lot to take in. Not to worry Alex, I am not upset with you. I can see how hard that was for you to tell me. I am going to have to inquire about this to my counsel. I am worried that someone may be manipulating you to get to me."

The Queen rests her chin on her fist and narrows her eyes, "I must be honest. The images that you mentioned were actually very intimate moments of my life with someone I cared for very deeply. I am not sure how or why you would possess that knowledge and, as I am sure you can understand, that is very troubling to me."

Alex nodded her understanding then relaxed back in her seat "I do not wish to harm you. I have never had any thoughts of harming you. I hope that this is not some trick. I certainly do not care to be manipulated and I have no idea who would use me for that purpose. I would very much like to work for you and would hate for whatever this was to jeopardize that possibility."

Alex continues cautiously, not wanting to overstep her bounds, but her insatiable curiosity was on overdrive "Bo, I must tell you that what I felt…it was very genuine. It was a very intense longing, to be with you."

Seeing that the brunette understood and was not upset by the comment she pushed a bit more. She leaned forward as if she was going to whisper a secret across the table. "May I ask you a personal question?"

Bo paused and shifted uncomfortably for a second before answering "You may ask, but I may not answer."

Alex maintained eye contact, "Noted." She took a deep, calming breath, "I'm just wondering…before I blacked out, I saw you and a blonde on a sofa. There were strange things hanging from the ceiling. You both appeared to be upset. I had seen the image previously, but she was never in them before. Who was she?"

Bo's breathe hitched slightly and her heart sped up. She didn't know if she wanted to answer the question, as honestly innocent as it seemed. She felt her succubus wanting to break free at the mere thought of her past love.

Clearing her throat she stood up and broke their gaze "Alex, I would like to have you working with us, as you are very qualified. Just send me anything you may be needing and a salary request. We can meet again soon to finish the details and I will look into this further." The brunette resists the urge to shake her hand, or get anywhere near the woman right now for fear of losing control, and moved to exit the room.

Alex felt a twinge of regret for asking after Bo's reaction to that question, but was quickly overwhelmed by the declaration and she excitedly jumped to stand as well. "Thank you so much. This is wonderful. You will not be disappointed" she bounced from foot to foot looking around the room.

Hitting the pause button on her emotions for a moment she called out gingerly, "Bo?"

The Queen was almost out the door. She stops but doesn't turn when softly answering, "Yes, Alex?"

The blue eyed woman replied sincerely, "I am very sorry…for whatever this was."

Bo could hear the hurt in her voice and appreciated the gesture. "I know. Don't let it worry you. Take your time and check out the rest of the facility."

Alex took a deep breath and turned to check out more of the tools that would soon be at her disposal.

Holding her pause in the doorway, her back still to the lab, Bo could feel the tears well in her eyes as her heart relives the loss. She softly calls out, "Alex?"

"Yes?" The woman spun back to face the Queen.

The brunette faced her, but kept flashing blue eyes cast down to hide her emotions, "She was the love of my life" Bo said sadly, then walked out.

XXX

Alone in her chambers, Queen Ysabeau is alone with her thoughts. Placing a hand on her chest she inhales sharply trying to keep from breaking down. One would think that time would ease the pain of love lost, but she has never given her heart to anyone else since the blonde doctor had put staked claim to it. Even Dyson has long since given up and finally taken a new mate. He is a trusted friend and she is truly happy for him. Hale mourned Kenzi for years, as they all did, but he too has since moved on. That is the price you pay for falling in love with a human. Their life is like a year to a century in Fae lifetimes.

The one thing Bo does take comfort in, is that she had the chance to experience love and happiness like she never believed she ever could. Everyone said that a succubus can't love only possess and drain. It's an empty life, a desire that is never filled, yet that one human filled everything and more, despite always believing that she wasn't enough. How could she ever not know that not only was she enough, but she was everything?

After they defeated Bo's father, it was time for her to start putting together her plan for the future. Bo owes much of her success as Queen to Lauren. She helped her learn to navigate politically without force. Always the peaceful warrior, she helped ease tensions in Fae and humans alike as they merged into one society. Yes, wars were fought and traitors emerged, but with Tamsin and Dyson in charge of the forces, Bo was able to focus on leading and not placing herself in harm's way fighting.

Slowly, as Queen, she has worked to improve life for everyone. The medical facility that Lauren had designed is in its final stages, with the biochemistry wing after the doctor. So many cures to serious illness have been found, and that puts a smile on Bo's face. Now, peace has been in place for 20 years and besides minor crimes, life is good for everyone and she finds comfort in the fact that the "Sunshine Happy Gang" and Tamsin had defied the odds in uniting the sides.

Today's events have ripped open old wounds, but she can't shake the feeling that there is something else at work here. She hopes that once again, her grandfather will have the answer they need.

"Bo, I came as soon as I got your message. Your voice sounded so distraught. What's wrong" the old man rushed to her side and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

The brunette, lost in thought, was slouched in her chair, arms crossed and her head propped up in her hand.

"Trick, You are never going to believe what happened to me today" she shakily sighed as her eyes met his.

She tried to keep her emotions in check as she detailed the experience.

His eyes grew wide "That is extremely unusual. It could be a spell, but why? What type of Fae is Alex? We can't be sure that she is not the one doing this, reading your thoughts…" he trails off as he grabs a book off of the shelf.

"I don't know what type of Fae she is" she shook her head, chastising herself for neglecting to get that information.

She closes her eyes and recalls those moments again "I didn't feel any invasion of my mind, rather it was my succubus attracted to something...I haven't lost control like that in over a hundred years, Trick."

Bo looks up at her grandfather, hope shining in her eyes "I have been with gods knows how many people and I have ever only felt that way once before. What about past lives or soul mates?"

He frowns slightly as he opens the old text "You mean Lauren? I guess it's possible, but Lauren was human. Highly unlikely. There are a few past life readers that we could ask. You said that woman, Alex, doesn't have any idea about any of this, but she has had visions since she was a child? There is not much known about such meetings especially since Fae live so long we don't usually get to see the next life of the one who died, but since Lauren was human… let me look into it. There are a few possibilities. The gods work in mysterious ways..." he rambled as he fingered through pages quickly.

"Who are the readers? I need to speak with one immediately."

Trick closes the book and heads for another one. "Well, you could ask your good friend, Elder Anwar. She is a reader. I don't think she has done it in a while, but I am sure that she would help."

Bo's jaw dropped "What? She's the one that brought Alex to me!"