Sleigh Ride
Tamsin had been anticipating this day. She was so excited to surprise Lauren with the perfect Christmas. Everyone had stepped into help Tamsin with her surprise. Bo, Kenzi, Dyson, Hale and Trick all provided their support with anything they could. Even the Morrigan agreed to let Lauren have the week off and provided Tamsin with a bit of financial help. Tamsin and Lauren had been together for five years now. It was a bumpy road for the both of them. With Tamsin being reborn it took her a while to mature and get her memory back. When she did her new self wasn't too happy about her past life and she sought to find herself. She had left and didn't return for a year. When she came back she found that everything had changed. Dark and Light were mingling with each other, as well as with humans. Evony and Trick would work together to bring peace to both sides. Hale and Kenzi were together but what surprised her the most was that Bo and Dyson were also together. Lauren was single but was a real ladies woman. Lauren could pick up any fae or human she wanted and almost every night she saw Lauren out she had taken a new woman home with her. One time Lauren even left with two Nymphs. Tamsin was impressed. Her interests in Lauren seemed to increase with every day that passed but Lauren had barely shown her the time of day. It wasn't until she saw Lauren come into the Dal around lunch time to speak to Trick that Tamsin challenged her to a game of pool. It turned out to be a very flirtatious game and ended up in the bathroom stall with Tamsin calling out Lauren's name. From there Tamsin began to pursue Lauren and even though she was turned down many times she never gave up. Eventually Lauren gave in and as Tamsin likes to say she was putty in her hands.
"She is on her way down." Tamsin heard Evony say from the other side of the phone then hung up. Tamsin could then see Lauren going into the garage towards her car. Lauren had stopped before going into her car. On the windshield there was a note that said her name on it. In it was a red arrow that said: Follow Me. Lauren looked around to see if anyone was near her but she was completely alone. Tamsin smiled as she watched her girlfriend from afar. Hopefully Kenzi put the arrows that would point Lauren in the right direction. She saw Lauren following the arrows down the steps leading her out of the garage. Her briefcase in hand.
"Come on Tamsin. You need to make your way down." Dyson said over the ear piece.
"Copy that." Tamsin answered quickly as she got up from her position on the roof and headed down the stairs and out the building.
By this time Lauren was a block away from the lab. The arrows had been drawn on the pavement. When she thought she found her destination she saw Bo and Kenzi waiting for her. "Bo? Kenzi? What's going on?"
Bo and Kenzi just smiled as the wrapped an arm around each of Lauren's arms. They started leading her down the street. "I'll take that." Kenzi said as she took Lauren's briefcase away.
"Here." Bo said as she handed her a red scarf and hat.
"What's all this for?" Lauren asked as she put on the hat and scarf.
"It's supposed to start snowing." Bo said not giving her much to go off on.
Kenzi then stepped in front of Lauren had started fixing her hair. Lauren gently slapped her hand away. "Kenzi, what are you doing?"
"Spicing you up." Kenzi said simply.
Lauren was more than confused. She stopped the both of them from fussing about her hair. "Look I don't know what has gotten in to you two but all I want to do is go home to my girlfriend and snuggle up in a blanket while we watch Christmas movies and drink hot chocolate."
Bo and Kenzi both smiled then looked to each other. Lauren looked at the both of them. "What?" She asked them.
"You don't have to go home to see your lovely Valkyrie." Kenzi said. Lauren just looked at her with a confused expression.
Bo spun her around. "Your Valkyrie awaits." She whispered into Lauren's ears. Lauren was spun around to see a weight sleigh pulling up next to her. She noticed a man in a top hat driving the sleigh. With close inspection she came to realize it was Dyson. He stepped out of the sleigh to open the door for Lauren.
"Milady." He said with a smile. He reached for her hand to help her into the sleigh.
As Lauren stepped in she was surprised at the sight of her girlfriend. Tamsin was in a white coat that matched Lauren's and the both wore red hats and scarves. Tamsin had a huge smile on her face. "Merry Christmas, my love." Tamsin said sweetly. Lauren responded by kissing Tamsin passionately. They then settled into the sleigh. Tamsin had provided them with a red blanket to snuggle under. Snow was falling lightly but it made for a beautiful scene. Tamsin then pulled out a thermos that was filled with hot chocolate. Lauren sipped the hot chocolate and swore it was the best she has ever tasted. "Trick's special brew." Tamsin said as she sipped it too. It was definitely the best hot chocolate she has ever tasted.
The sleigh then came to a stop in front of the park. Dyson stepped around the sleigh to help them out. When he helped Tamsin out he whispered into her ear "Good luck."
Tamsin led them down a path with trees on each side. The trees were decorated with white lights. Since the sun was setting Lauren thought the lights looked like stars. They walked hand in hand in comfortable silence. Lauren noticed Tamsin's bright smile and couldn't help smiling as well. "What are you up too?" She asked.
Tamsin just looked at her and smiled. There was no way she was ruining the surprise. Tamsin then stopped in her tracks. Lauren did as well and followed her girlfriend's eyes to a huge Christmas tree in the center of the park. Under the tree was a table set up for two. "Tamsin," Lauren whispered. Her eyes started to glisten from tears.
"Merry Christmas baby." Tamsin said with a huge smile. She then led them over to the table and sat Lauren down and pushed her chair in. Tamsin then sat across from her. As they sat down Hale came to the table with a food cart rolling in front of him.
"Good evening ladies." He started with a smile on his face. "I will be your server tonight. Tonight you will be eating the finest cuisine you will ever taste." He attempted a French accent but failed horribly. Lauren laughed. "I assure you it is exquisite." He said as he placed two plates of filled with different types of food in front of them. He then walked away.
"This is lovely." Lauren said looking at her girlfriend.
"Only for the loveliest woman I know." Tamsin said. "Trick really pulled through." She mumbled. She wasn't expecting so much food.
Out of nowhere Bo appeared in a black and white tuxedo with a bucket of ice and wine. Lauren laughed at the whole set up. It was all so beautiful. Bo winked at her as she poured Lauren some wine. Kenzi, who was hidden in the trees, was instructed to play soft music. She hit play on her iPod and the instrumental version of Sleigh Ride started to softly play. Lauren laughed as she heard the song begin to play. On Tamsin and Lauren's first Christmas together Tamsin had found Lauren dancing to the song and never let Lauren live it down. Tamsin smiled at the memory they shared.
Once they finished eating Lauren finally said. "Not that I don't love all of this," she said gesturing to everything around them "But what is all of this for."
Tamsin then got up and helped Lauren out of her chair. They walked over to the tree together. "This is for the most important person in my life. This is for all the years we have spent together. This is for the roller coaster ride that was our life." She then took out a small black box that had a red ribbon on it that was hidden in the tree. "I love you with all that I am Lauren. None of my lives were ever complete because I've never had you in them." She then knelt down on one knee. "Lauren Elizabeth Lewis," She could see the tears glistening in Lauren's eyes. "Will you marry me?"
Lauren's tears began to flow. She couldn't picture her life without Tamsin in it. "Yes." She nodded her head.
"Yes?" Tamsin repeated. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"Yes I will be your wife." Lauren said through tears. Tamsin then slipped the ring onto Lauren's left ring finger. She then stood up and Lauren immediately kissed her and wrapped her arms around her. Bo, Kenzi, Dyson and Hale were all hidden the trees watching from afar. When they saw Lauren's reaction they all began to cheer. Tamsin and Lauren turned to them and smiled.
Lauren looked to her fiancé. "My love. My Valkyrie." She said softly.
"My love. My wife." Tamsin said back.
Lauren smiled and rested their foreheads together. "Merry Christmas baby."
