A/N: Wow! I'm thrilled you guys loved the 1st chapter! Hopefully I can keep it up! Hope y'all had a good weekend!

Koskat – Thank you, good to be back & great to hear from you! I've missed you too! I've been wondering about ya lately, hoping you were ok. I knew I'd get ya at the beginning, I couldn't help myself lol I can't wait till Bo kicks Crystal's ass either!

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Cheekymadom – Thank you! I think it was kind of even lol but either way, poor Bo

L Lewis447 – I'm so glad you like it & no I couldn't help myself, I knew I'd get ya lol I thought you guys could use some sexy times! I don't think I really left a cliffhanger, did I? Lol…So many possibilities, I guess we'll see where this story goes :P Yeah, I can't blame them either but I still don't like either of them! Lol I try my best to keep ya guys on the edge of your seats, hopefully I continue to do so.

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GuestX – Lauren will be badass because she was a badass in the 1st story of this series. So, don't worry! Thanks for reading & reviewing!

Kogaduck – Glad you liked the fight! I hope not either, glad you like it!

Guest – Glad you like the start! Bo/Lauren pairing is now showing, for some reason when I first posted it, it wouldn't show, thank you for the heads up though! I like take charge Bo too & Thank you for the compliment!

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Dragonfly00 – I think it was pretty even, I think Crystal just got lucky or something at the end

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Bo's POV – Next Day – Condo – Morning – Bedroom

"Ow! Babe, no offense but, your bedside manner needs some work. Ow! Quit smacking my cut! I thought you said you were going to clean and dress it, not slap it!"

I know I was whining like a baby even though I kind of understand why she's upset. But come on; slapping the cut on my shoulder blade is a bit much, isn't it? I mean I knew she'd be upset about the "bar brawl" but, come on…

"I know what I said, Bo. I also know that you're a better fighter than she is and yet you held back against her. I know you did, I know how both of you two fight and think. So, I know you held back. Why did you hold back? I told you she's an unhinged, delusional, dangerous and unpredictable killer and you still held back! She could have killed you! So again, why did you hold back against her?"

I sighed, "Lauren, you know it's impossible to calculate even a remotely precise outcome when people are involved." Lauren finished patching me up and snapped the first aid kit closed. "Fine, you don't want to admit it then fine."

She got up and left the bedroom before I could say anything. So, I sighed again as I put my bra and top back on. I was about to get up off the bed to chase after her to talk things out but, Vex had other plans in mind when I heard him speak as my back faced him. If I know Vex which I do; he's leaning against the door frame with his arms casually crossed in front of his chest in either Gothic clothing or just plain dark color clothing.

"…Bo, I know ya can hear me. Ya and I both know the doc is right. Ya are better than Crystal, why'd ya hold back, luv? Look, I know I haven't seen her fight but, I have seen ya fight and I know ya. Ya trained for a minimum of five hours a day for a year straight before your first night out as the Shadow Assassin. After that, ya took it down to at least three hours a day and even now, ya train every day for at least an hour a day with Lauren…I highly doubt Crystal has as much combat training as ya do since according to Lauren, unlike you; Crystal adores firearms. So, why-"

"Because she's me! She's who I would have eventually been without Lauren! Okay Vex, now leave me alone!"

I didn't even realize that I jumped to my feet from my seat on the bed until he approached me with a look of disagreement written all over his face, especially in his eyes. He put his hands on my arms as he looked into my eyes as if he was searching for something within them. "…Is that really what ya think…?"

I nodded as I fought to keep my tears at bay. "She's me Vex; she's who I would have become without Lauren. She's like…my doppelganger."

"Sweetheart, with all due respect especially because you're my bestie. But, are ya off your bloody rocker!? Ya must have hit your noggin' on that pool table harder than we all thought. Listen pet and listen good. Ya are nothing like Crystal in any way. The only thing ya two have remotely important in common is your taste in women. Besides that, ya two have nothing of substance in common. Ya kill for justice and to protect people. Crystal, if ya think about everything we know about her so far; she kills for kicks and tells herself that it's for justice when it's not, just so she can live with herself and continue killing whoever she wants. Ya two may be similar but, you're definitely not the same. The key differences between ya two are absolutely opposite from each other. For example, she had Lauren way before she went rogue and still went rogue. While you were on the verge of losing yourself to your alter-ego before ya met Lauren and ya haven't been the Shadow Assassin since ya got stabbed saving Lauren…Bo, at best; she is a very cheap carbon copy of ya. She does not represent you in any way or form. Therefore, she does not represent what ya could or would have become one way or another. So, don't pity the girl because ya mistakenly see yourself in her. Ya did not get the better hand in life or anything like that. You chose your path and made decisions to become who ya are today as did she. So, don't pity her in any way and from now on, please don't hold back against the crazy bitch, aright? Crystal needs as many beatings as ya can dish out if ya ask me. To quote my girl; Crystal is bat shit crazy and needs to be taken down at least a few pegs."

I chuckled, "Thanks Vex, it always amazes me how insightful and wise you can be when you want to be. But to me; your number one expertise will always be awesome tech inventions." He chuckled as we took a seat on the bed.

"That reminds me, I modified your bike with the Shadow Assassin's computer tech; autopilot, biometrics, voice command etc. The bike is now bullet proof, along with an automatic shield that will cover ya and a passenger on the bike completely including your legs. But when it's up, you'll only have about an hour of air. I also added the reflective color gloss, small compartments for weapons like your smoke pellets, sleep gas pellets, explosive pellets, automatic grappling hook and your retractable shurikens, which by the way I strengthened the magnetic signal between your shurikens and your "bracelet" so now ya can call the shurikens back to you from a longer distance."

I patted Vex on the back as I smiled at him. "Thanks Vex but, just so you know the dissolving pellets is still your best invention ever. By the way…I know I've said this many times before but, I'm so glad that you work for a tech company that doesn't monitor your activities or inventory…Anyway, I'm guessing my limited edition MV Agusta F4CC looks very different now, huh."

"First of all; that hurts, ya know I would never destroy such a rare beauty. Ya won't notice any massive physical changes and everything is of course, reversible to restore the bike back to the original state. I was very careful with everything and remember; I started these modifications on the bike the week ya got it. I went through a lot of trial and error to get everything perfect for ya. Secondly, ya know the company doesn't pay attention to anything I do because I'm just a low level IT guy that works for them and I only take prototypes that they deem garbage and tinker it into something completely different from its original purpose just for my lovely Assassin."

"I was just teasing Vex you know that. Thank you for everything that you do. The Shadow Assassin wouldn't exist without you."

"Now that's not true, worst case scenario ya wouldn't have as many or many cool toys at your disposal. The Shadow Assassin would have come to life one way or another. I just made things a little easier and safer for ya that's all."

"If you say so, but, I still wouldn't be the same without you and I mean both sides of me not just my alter-ego…Hey Vex, do you think Lauren has any…feelings left for Crystal?"

"Considering Crystal is a murderer who thinks she's the good guy. Considering when Crystal proposed to Lauren, Lauren hesitated before she answered…and the other major fact that she stole Lauren's identity and finances for a little while...I'd say ya got beyond nothing to worry about…and if I didn't convince ya then, maybe she can..."

I followed Vex's gaze towards Lauren who was copying Vex's earlier stance against the door frame. "Well, I'll leave ya two birds to chat it out, ta!"

As Vex walked out, Lauren took his spot next to me on the bed and took my hands in hers. She stared into my eyes for a moment before she kissed me. After the kiss ended, she let our hands part so she could slip onto my lap before she spoke; her eyes never breaking contact with mine while she spoke.

"He's right you know; you have nothing to worry about. Crystal and I…what we had is nothing like what you and I have. You and I; we have a love that I never thought was possible in real life. We proved me and my notions of love completely wrong in every way. I feel nothing remotely good towards her, not even a possible friendship. But, with you…you're everything to me and so much more. I've never felt the way I feel about you with anyone else including Crystal. Hell, I never even gave her the girlfriend badge/ID and to be honest, I'm not sure I would've gave her the "credentials" even after we got married…That is, if we even made it to the "I do's" which I really doubted even back then. Now, with you…I can see beyond the honeymoon. I can see everything with you for the rest of my life. I only have eyes for you. You are my present and my future. When I look into the future all I want is you. All I see is you. Crystal is my past and a present temporary inconvenience and nothing more. Do you understand me, Bo?"

Instead of answering her right away I kissed her. I'm always amazed by how her body reacts to mine and how we mold together perfectly. Nothing tastes sweeter than Lauren to me whether it's her lips, tongue, soft and supple skin…everything about her will always draw me in like a moth to a flame and I wouldn't have it any other way. "Yes Lauren, I understand completely and I love you."

Lauren smiled against my lips as she wrapped her arms around my neck. "Good, I love you too, Bo. I love you more and more every day which makes me want to marry you even more with each passing day. I can't wait to marry you, Ysabeau Elizabeth McCorrigan."

"Well, we do have a judge for a friend. So, we could get Evony to marry us right now with the marriage license and all. So, if you'd like, we could do that right now or at least sometime today. Personally, I'd love it very, very much."

"As tempting as that sounds you know my parents would be livid since I'm their only child, which reminds me…They're coming to visit us next month."

My eyes widened in horror. "What!? Babe, I only met them once and they hate me!" Lauren kissed my forehead before she gave me a soft, quick kiss.

"They don't hate you, I promise. They're just under the misconception that you're bad for me…since the whole Crystal thing, they think everyone is bad for me. Plus, it didn't help that you didn't meet them until right before I proposed to you. By doing that, I made it look like I'm hiding you from them because I know you're bad news which is not the case. We were just so busy. Do you know how hard it in to get four schedules to sync up even just for an introduction dinner? I mea-"

"Babe, it's okay, I know. Hopefully, I can change their minds about me this time around. It's important to me that they like me especially for your sake."

"I appreciate that babe, I really do. But just so you know, even if by some insane chance they hate you, I will still love you and marry you. You are stuck with me no matter what, Ms. McCorrigan. Now, what do you say…we get some lunch."

Lauren's POV – Evening – Diner

I can't remember the last time I ate alone. Kenzi had homework, Dyson has anniversary plans with Ciara, Tamsin is busy with Evony and Bo is having a late night at the office on a case which makes me sigh. I really miss Bo.

"What kind of idiot leaves you here by your lonesome? Come on sweetheart, you deserve better than this. Leave the stupid lawyer and give us another shot."

I was so lost in thought that Crystal's voice barely broke me from my thoughts to see her sitting across from me in my booth. "Leave me alone, Crystal. Stay out of the lives of those in mine. Hell, get the hell out of my city like you did last time. Only this time, don't ever come back."

She chuckled at my anger filled demands even as I continued to glare at her. "Lauren, I only came back to this pathetic little city for you. You are all I want and you know I always get what I want eventually."

"Not everything, especially not me. I'm with Bo now, who if you ever hurt again, you'll live to regret being born, I promise you that and even if I wasn't with Bo, even if I was single, you and I are over forever. I will never be yours again, just move on, Crystal."

She chuckled again, "Babe, I swear to you I've changed. Just get rid of Bo and give me another shot and I'll prove it to you. You'll fall in love with me all over again."

I gave her a cold hard stare before I spoke. "Let me say this one more time. We are over forever and always. Therefore, stay away from me, get out of my city."

She smirked at me with a wink. "God, you're still so sexy when you're stubborn and angry…I wore you down to date me when we met. I'll wear you down again baby…Looks like your steak is up. I'd accompany you for dinner but, I got a bounty to hunt down. Enjoy your dinner, lover. I'll see you soon."

I watched her leave as my dinner was set in front of me. "Thanks Betty, you're the best." Betty shook her head and smiled.

"No problem dear and don't you worry about the bill. That blonde you were just talking to took care of it…I know it's none of my business but you're still with Bo, right?"

I nodded at her with a smile. "Yes, she's the only one for me. That woman that just left just won't leave the past where it belongs."

"…I see, you better be extra cautious then. I hear stalkers only get worse with time." I nodded and thanked her one more time before she left to tend to another booth.

"That's what I'm afraid of…" I said out loud to myself before I heavily sighed. Why didn't Crystal just stay away forever?

Well, I guess it just wouldn't be my life without one problem after another, now would it. Life is such a bitch. But then again, life has given me Bo and I will always be beyond grateful for Bo being in my life and being my better half. So, maybe life's not such a bitch even though right now, I really miss Bo.