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Chapter 10 – Prettiest Thing
She's the prettiest thing, I've ever seen
Such a beautiful violence, moving in
Never say never, do it again – The Creatures
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Heads turned as they left the club. Bo was still on a high from the performance at the club and the fact that she had two hot blondes on her arm. Tamsin helped her into the back of the limo, climbing in after her. Sigjold turned to the driver and glared at him. "That privacy screen stays up. When we get where we are going, flash the lights and stay in the front. You understand?" He nodded and climbed in the front quickly. Sigjold smirked and got in the back.
She had barely sat down when Bo was pulling her closer to kiss her. Tamsin moved to the other side of the limo and watched Bo enjoying herself with the other Valkyrie.
"You'll have to excuse her Sig, she's kinda full of herself right now. She tried something new the other day, had me begging like a little girl as she fucked me in the ass, was so embarrassing." She shook her head in mock solemnity.
Bo raised her eyebrows as Tamsin spoke, she knew that Tamsin and Sigjold were closer than most of the squad, but still she didn't think Tamsin would ever admit to that.
Sigjold laughed. "That is embarrassing. Did you make her pay for that?"
"Not yet. In my defense, she waited until I was on the edge to do it. But I think Ysabeau needs a lesson in begging."
Bo laughed quietly. "You going to teach a sex demon the art of sexual manipulation TamTam? Little ambitious wouldn't you say?" She leaned over to the champagne bucket, pulling the bottle out she poured a glass, toasted Tamsin and smiled.
Tamsin's eyes lit up in challenge. She held out her hand to Sigjold, when the other blonde took it, Tamsin pulled her over to her side of the limo. Without another word or glance at Bo, Tamsin started kissing her. Not the usual rough behavior from the two, this was straight out of the male fantasy. Tamsin and Sigjold were running their hands over each other gently, mouths open they were kissing softly, their tongues visibly twisting around each other. Sigjold pushed the dark jacket off of Tamsin's shoulders and unbuttoned enough of the shirt to get her hand inside. Tamsin meanwhile was rubbing Sigjold between her legs over the denim she wore.
Bo sat back sipping her champagne and grinning. Far too soon, the lights flashed twice and the car pulled to a stop. Sigjold jumped out first, holding a hand out for Bo then Tamsin. She tipped the nervous looking driver, winked at him and followed the other two inside the building. They stepped into the elevator and before the doors had closed, the blondes pushed Bo against the back wall, both pressed against her, they took turns in kissing her, each of them groping at her breasts, their arms crossed over each other as they toyed with her. Bo alternated kissing and feeding from them until the bell sounded for her floor. Pulling apart, they rearranged clothing before stepping out. She looked around and seeing no sign of Kenzi, pulled both blondes back to her. "I'm gonna grab some water, think it's gonna be a long night. Why don't you two wait for me upstairs?"
She noticed both Valkyries shared a look before heading up the stairs. As she came out of the kitchen she nearly dropped her water when she saw that Kenzi had snuck up behind her.
"Kenzi! I thought you were sleeping?" Bo chanced a look above to the bedrooms. Tamsin and Sigjold were standing there out of Kenzi's view and they were kissing again.
"I was listening out for you, wanted to get the goss! How was the sex club, was it super sleazy? Did you see anyone naked that you didn't want to see naked?" Kenzi leaned casually against the wall, Toby at her feet yawning.
Bo dragged her eyes away from the blondes above her. "Oh, you know, it was very Vex. How about you? What did you and Lauren do tonight?" She looked up again, trying not to be obvious. She bit back a moan as the two Valkyries were rubbing their tongues against each other while Sigjold gently unbuttoned Tamsin's white shirt. When all the buttons were opened, she watched as it was pushed aside, Tamsin undid the clasp at the front of her own bra before putting her hands on Sigjold's head, bringing her down to be level with her exposed breasts. Watching as Sigjold flicked her tongue quickly up and down over the nipple she realized Kenzi had stopped talking. Looking at the little goth she realized she had no idea what she had just said.
"I'm so sorry, what did you say?"
"Jeez make a girl feel special. I said you must be tired, all the schmoozing and boozing, you probably just want to get out of that hooker dress and get in bed."
Bo watched again as Sigjold, her hands on Tamsin's breasts, slid down until she was out of sight. Based on the expression Tamsin was wearing, Bo had a good idea of what the other Valkyrie was doing to her lover. "You have no idea Kenz." Bo smiled thinking that she had her perfect excuse to leave.
"Well don't let me keep you. I did have one thought though, about these outfits we have to wear when we go time traveling. How can I pretend to be a holy person in that white robe and sandal get up when I'm this pregnant? You don't think people will question that?"
Bo was expending all her energy into keeping her eyes brown. "You know what, that is a very good question. I'm gonna go to bed now and ask Tamsin what we can do about that!" She smiled and went to walk away.
"Excellent, I'll come with you." Kenzi started to move backwards.
"What? No! No, I mean, no need, Tamsin is pretty tired and she had to deal with a load of stuff for Evony, she's probably already sleeping, you know how she gets when she wants to sleep. Leave it with me Kenzi, I'll get it sorted." Bo smiled but it came out more of a grimace. She looked above and saw Sigjold stand up again, she held up her middle finger to Tamsin's lips which she took into her mouth before they started kissing again. Tamsin looked down at Bo and winked before she and Sigjold moved into the bedroom out of sight.
"True, she does get bitchy when she doesn't get what she wants. Alright bestie, I'll leave it with you. You gonna get some sleep now?"
Bo nodded ridiculously fast. "G'night bestie." She smiled and almost ran up the stairs.
When Kenzi heard the door close she leaned over to ruffle Toby's hair. "You think we held her up long enough? Gotta get my payback when I can dude. Teach her to boink in my kitchen." Toby yawned as though he didn't really care and they went back to bed.
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When Bo closed the door behind her, she turned to face the two troublesome blondes. She noticed that Tamsin had moved the armchair to the foot of the bed. "What's this? Am I gonna get a show?" She teased.
Tamsin walked over, took her hand and led her to the chair. "Something like that." She kissed the back of Bo's hand and sat her down. "Now, in case you don't remember how this works, I'll remind you. If you get up, we will stop. If you touch me or Sig, we will stop. If you touch yourself, we will stop. If you throw the charms around, we will stop. If you feed, we will stop." She walked behind the chair, leaning over as she whispered into Bo's ear. "But most importantly, if you disobey, I will use that safe word and all this comes to an end." She chuckled as she felt Bo stiffen. "I think you know how the rest goes, don't you?" She sucked on Bo's neck lightly. "When tonight is over, you will know what it truly means to be held hostage to your desires. By the time tomorrow breaks, you will know what it truly means to beg Ysabeau." She kissed her girlfriend on the lips. "On the plus side, you are about to have the night of your life." Tamsin walked back to the waiting Sigjold, very aware of Bo's blue eyes burning into her back.
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Bo was already starting to get hand cramps from holding onto the chair arms. Tamsin and Sigjold wasted no time in getting undressed and rolling around on the bed. Currently Tamsin was sat with her back to the headboard, Sig nestled in her embrace. Tamsin had her legs around the other womans hips, using her feet to keep Sigjold's legs open giving Bo a first class view of Sig stroking herself while Tamsin's hands teased over her breasts. Bo would have happily begged now if she thought for one minute she would get what she wanted, but she knew that Tamsin would never let her give up this early.
She had never seen Tamsin like this. Any other time they had a third it was always all about Bo. Tamsin would either watch or if she joined her it was as the aggressor. Bo had been with Sigjold once before when Tamsin was away undercover with Dyson. Sigjold turned up one night with a letter from Tamsin saying that as Bo would be hungry, she arranged for delivery. Bo had looked up at a smirking Sig and invited her in.
But Tamsin had never been on the receiving end of a third party and up until now, Bo had been fine with that.
Looking at the two blondes pleasuring each other on the bed in front of her was a torment. Tamsin was currently straddling Sigjold, her hands running through Sig's hair, her hips riding Sigjold's hand as she pressed their foreheads together, breathing the same lust fueled air.
"Tamsin." The breath escaped carrying Tamsin's name without Bo's consent.
Sigjold rolled them both over so they lay side by side, legs spread, both of them driving their fingers inside each other. It was the kissing that was killing Bo. It was the most erotic thing watching two blonde goddess kissing so gently, so wantonly. Seeing their lips, wet and bruised, sliding around each other was making Bo incredibly hungry. "Please baby." The plea escaping again without permission.
The blonde looked over her to her with a truly evil smile. Bo only ever used pet names when she was near to bursting. The begging had started and Tamsin was going to enjoy it.
Tamsin reached over to the box that Bo kept near the bed. Taking out one of the toys she handed it to Sigjold before laying down flat. Sigjold straddled her face just out of reach of Tamsin's talented mouth. She brought Tamsin's knees up and pushed her thighs apart, with the toy in her hand she began running it along Tamsin's folds before tentatively pushing inside.
Bo was shaking with the effort of holding back. It was only that Tamsin would make good on her threat just to prove a point that stopped her. She watched, entranced as Sigjold slid the toy inside of Tamsin and began fucking her steadily. Tamsin yanked against Sigjold's hips bringing her into direct contact with Tamsin's tongue. Soon she was moaning, the sound muffled by the woman above her.
Sigjold winked at Bo, took the toy from inside Tamsin and rolled them both over. She handed the toy to Tamsin while they swapped positions, Tamsin now riding Sigjold's face while fucking the other blonde in Bo's view.
As Tamsin slid the toy in and out, she caught Bo's attention. "Are you OK there?"
Bo nodded.
Tamsin smirked, she discarded the toy and brought her mouth down between the other blonde thighs, sucking her quickly, trying to match their arousal levels. They rolled back and forth a couple of times, neither of them staying on top for long until they reached a compromise, they rolled to their sides, both lost to the pleasure before steadily climbing toward that moment of oblivion.
Tamsin raced toward orgasm, staring into Bo's eyes as she continued to devour the woman laying next to her, her intensity as she came was shining clearly, she felt Sigjold reach the same heights and keeping her eyes on Bo, brought her over the edge.
As the jerking limbs and muted cries calmed down, they moved themselves until they lay in each others arms, still with that mesmerizing kissing. As one, they looked at Bo and smirked.
"You're over dressed." Sigjold noted.
"Say the word, I can fix that." Bo replied instantly causing Tamsin to chuckle.
Tamsin whispered something to Sig before getting up and searching through Bo's toy box. She looked over her shoulder to see Sigjold kissing Bo, removing her clothes and laying her on the bed. Bo watched as Tamsin situated the strap on against her hips and placed a small jar of lube on the bedside table.
"You ready to start begging now Succubus?"
Bo looked at the lube curiously. "Pretty sure you wont need that Valkyrie."
Tamsin just smirked.
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Bo had always thought that Tamsin was a great lover. She could read Bo like a book, knew when to be gentle, when to be rougher, when to go fast, when to go slow. But sometimes, Tamsin just liked to fuck. And as Bo relaxed her throat to swallow the cock attached to Tamsin's hips, she knew what mood her lover was in. Just as she was getting used to Tamsin taking her mouth, she was roughly pushed down by Sigjold who, wearing her own strap on, entered her from behind. After a couple of thrusts, Sig rolled to the side taking Bo with her so she was now facing Tamsin, who lifted Bo's left leg and put it on her shoulder. Sigjold pulled out and Tamsin took over, driving into Bo with a rhythm bordering on violent.
Bo was too aroused to feed, she was pushed between the two blondes who took turns in kissing her and fucking her until the begging and pleading started in earnest.
Tamsin was facing Bo, driving inside of her as Sigjold kissed and bit around Bo's neck, as Bo felt herself start to climb again, Tamsin pulled out, rolled her over and held her while Sigjold started to pound into her.
"Tamsin please. I need to come, I need to feed. Please baby." Bo heard Tamsin's answer in the deep, rumbling laugh in her ear. Tamsin flipped her around so she was straddling Tamsin, riding her, the other blonde groping her from behind. A few minutes more passed and Bo felt Sig grab her from behind, pull her away from Tamsin and enter her. Tamsin pulled her head down and watched Bo take the fake cock in her mouth again. Another few minutes flew by and Bo was passed back again.
"Please, anything, I'll do anything, baby let me come." Bo begged into Tamsin's mouth.
"Anything?" Tamsin whispered.
"Fuck. Anything, anything at all baby."
"Anything huh. Alright, I want to fuck you in the ass while you scream like a little bitch. I think that would make us even." Tamsin lay Bo between her and Sigjold, waiting for Sigjold to slide inside from in front of her, Tamsin grabbed the lube from the nightstand.
"Time to see if this soundproofing was worth the money."
Bo was screaming within seconds. She climbed higher and higher toward her peak, every time she tried to draw a breath in she was drawing chi instead, every breath out were cries of Tamsin's name, Bo was convinced she was going to pass out before she came. Somehow they had all moved to their knees with Bo undulating between them, with a final thrust from both blondes and some skillful maneuvering of fingers Bo was sent flying and crying into a sexual abyss.
Tamsin and Sigjold gently removed themselves from inside of Bo and all three dropped to the bed in a sweaty, tangled heap. Sigjold tapped Bo gently on the cheek, curious that there was no response.
Tamsin leaned over and did the same. When nothing happened she smirked at Sigjold. "I think we knocked her out."
The two Valkyries looked at each other and laughed. "Game, set, match, Valkyries!" Tamsin drawled as she and Sig high five'd over the unconscious Succubus who despite her comatose state was wearing a very satisfied smile.
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The first thing Bo noticed upon waking up was her entire body was sore. Like running a marathon sore. The second thing she noticed was the lack of space in the large bed. She looked around quickly and spotted the two blondes sprawled over her and each other. Bo immediately grinned as the memory of last night came flooding back. She ran her hand around her sore face and realized she had probably spent most of her sleep grinning, which made the smile even bigger.
She stepped out of the bed as quietly as possible, grabbed the nearest of her kimonos and headed out for some much needed food.
Half way down the stairs she caught the scent of someone cooking, she looked around for tell tale guests only to come up blank. As she walked into the kitchen she saw Kenzi standing at the stove with something that actually looked not just edible, but tasty.
"Since when do you cook?" Bo snuck some of the omelet looking thing and moaned in approval. "Oh my God, this is delicious! Seriously, why have you never told me you can cook?"
Kenzi laughed. "Bitch please. You think I would have eaten all that take out if I could cook? This is Lauren's doing."
"Lauren made this?"
Kenzi rolled her eyes. "No, I made this, all those nights Lauren and I were hanging out, she started teaching me how to cook."
Bo looked at Kenzi in her kiss the chef apron with her giant oven mitts and laughed. "Well, I'm thrilled you can cook. Cold pizza or cereal for breakfast always felt so limiting." She sat down, wincing as she did.
"You OK BoBo?" Kenzi flipped something in the pan behind her.
"Yeah, yeah, I'm good. So what made you want to cook? Not that I'm not pleased." Bo was heaping food onto a plate enthusiastically.
"You know, kid's gonna need to eat at some point, probably get into trouble with the school if I send it in with leftover ribs and cheese strings. Plus, I figure I probably wont be able to get my job back at the Dal for a while, cant really have a baby at the back of the bar. So I need to make myself useful right?" Kenzi was waving the spatula around nervously.
"OK, what's going on? What are you talking about useful? You're plenty useful and even if you weren't, you don't need to be. What's going on Kenz?" Bo rested her hand on Kenzi's arm.
"I don't want to be a burden. I can look after myself with my creative skills, but I cant do that with a kid, and I cant do that kinda thing anymore, I'm gonna have someone that relies on me, I can't be getting hauled away randomly by the popo every time I need a new pair of shoes right?" She laughed nervously.
Bo took a deep breath. "Do you know how in debt I am to you?"
Kenzi looked at her curiously. "You don't owe me anything."
"No? Cause when I weigh up what I have now, with what I had the day before I met you, it's pretty unbalanced. I have a family Kenz. I have people that love me, that support me, I have a place in the world, I have a steady income, a great home, an amazing lover that I'm hoping to spend at least a thousand years with and you know what the turning point was? That moment when I walked away from the elevator and a little drunken voice called out 'what about me?' and against my better judgment, I turned around. That moment changed my life Kenzi. You changed my life. And now here you are again, changing it once more with Tamsin 2.0." Bo leaned over and gently rubbed the protruding stomach in front of her. "And you know Tamsin feels the same way. Hell after what she told her squad about you, they all want to be reborn here!"
Kenzi let out sound between a laugh and a sob.
"And why do you think she hasn't taken her credit card away. Despite all her complaining about it, not once has she even jokingly asked for it back. Complaining is how Tamsin shows she cares."
The woman in question chose that moment to walk in the kitchen. "Why didn't you wake me, we have a shit load of things to get ready today you know." Tamsin grouched as she kissed the back of Bo's head, stealing the food off of her plate as she did.
"See? I rest my case." Bo laughed along with Kenzi.
Kenzi looked over Tamsin's head. "Hey Sig, I didn't hear you land this morning. Grab a plate."
Sigjold blushed slightly. "Did you cook this? When did you learn to cook?"
"Lauren's been teaching me. Apparently we have to feed this baby things that don't have a crust or extra toppings."
"Nice! Saves me hiring a damn chef then. Good job shorty, this food, is Tamsin approved." Tamsin toasted her coffee with the smiling Russian. "Right, lets get this crazy show on the road! Everyone have everything ready to go? We have two full days in a pretty civilized time, there will be people, so enjoy the Birkenstocks, it's non negotiable. Let's go find some gladiators!" Tamsin and Sigjold let out a whoop of excitement while Kenzi and Bo just rolled their eyes.
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The scene in Tamsin's barracks was bordering chaos. Various bribes and challenges were being thrown around to try and get in on the trip to Rome. Many war stories were being traded about the original visits they had all made to Rome. Many of them, Bo hoped, were greatly embellished after hearing just a few. She watched as Tamsin spoke to her various sisters, her smile stretched across her face, it seemed that despite how cold the Valkyries could appear, none of them could be bothered to stifle their excitement. Bo had to admit it was contagious. Even Kenzi was more effervescent than she had been in a while, not once complaining about her white robes and footwear.
As the large group of people walked through the halls of Valhalla, laughing, joking and generally making a noise, they attracted a lot of well wishes and some jovial envy. Apparently even though they were not going to Rome in it's hey day, the chances of facing off against a gladiator were high enough to get everyone reminiscing. As they turned into the main hall, they saw Freya waiting for them. The Valkyries all dropped to a knee, Bo dipped her head, Kenzi did the same and just as Tamsin thought she was going to get through it this time without any embarrassment, Toby ran up to the Goddess and rolled around on his back like a puppy demanding attention.
Tamsin sighed.
"Are your ready for your last training? It's all anyone has been speaking about. Perhaps we should look into opening the training portals more often, I have never seen so many of my Valkyries so enthused."
There was a roar of approval at these words, causing Toby to stand with his back to Freya and growl at a few people that he thought were too close. Tamsin stared at Anaya, wondering why she wasn't saying anything. Usually this kind of suggestion would send the assistant into apoplexy, yet she said nothing. She shook it off and waited for the noise to die down.
"How do you plan to deal with the language barrier? I understand Ysabeau and Kenzi will be unable to communicate?" Freya asked gently.
Tamsin smirked. "Oh believe me, it's for the better. I'll give them the basics; No I am not for sale. Where is the nearest hole in the floor I need to take a crap. That kind of thing."
Freya shook her head. "Does she still wonder why people are surprised that she is favored?" She asked Bo.
"Yeah, imagine that." Bo rolled her eyes.
"It's better this way, the last thing we need is Kenzi and Bo being able to understand and talk to them. Remember what happened with Spartacus? You remember that rebellion? What do you think will happen if these two are let loose to discuss the social injustice of indentured servitude? Trust me, better that they just look pretty." Tamsin smirked.
Freya took both Kenzi and Bo by the hands before they could comment. She leaned in close and whispered between them. "Now where would be the fun in that?" She kissed each of them on the side of the head while whispering something that neither woman understood. When she pulled back, both Kenzi and Bo looked at her in shock. Before they could say anything, Freya pulled her finger to her lips and winked making them both laugh.
Tamsin looked between them wondering what was about to rain down from above today. "Goddess, before we go, I seek an audience."
Freya nodded. "Of course. Walk with me."
As Freya walked away, Tamsin fell into step beside her, glaring at the approaching Anaya. "Just the Goddess."
Freya nodded at Anaya and she left them alone, not before leveling a parting glare at Tamsin.
"What's bothering you child?" Freya asked gently.
"There are rumors, signs, portents. The usual. We think Svadra is trying to cause a change of management. We also think she is dealing with Hades. And we think Hades is actually Bo's father."
Freya nodded. "I see. Well, what would you do if I told you that you were probably right?"
Tamsin tilted her head curiously. "You know? Why haven't you said anything?"
"Because destiny is a funny thing. No matter what you do, if something is supposed to happen, because the very fragment of fate demands it, then it will happen. If I am supposed to remain here, then I will. If I am supposed to die so that Hades can take over, then I will. Hades and I can not exist together, this was written long before you came to be. If this is the crossroads that only one of us can pass, then so be it."
Tamsin wanted to yell about how ridiculous that sounded but even she knew, there were some things that were bigger. Her own role included. "So there is nothing I can say or do that will change anything?"
Freya raised her hand to Tamsin's hair. The only person apart from Bo and Kenzi that was allowed to touch it. "On the contrary, what you say and do can change everything. We just don't know which way that will be. Look to your family Tamsin, if Hades is to win this war, so be it, but don't let him take Ysabeau with him. Not only does she deserve more, she is far too sweet to be corrupted with the infinite power that he can unleash in her."
Tamsin nodded, embarrassed that she had tears in her eye. She wiped them away angrily. "What can I do?"
Freya smiled. "Just be Tamsin. You know who that is now, don't you?"
Tamsin nodded, annoyed that the tears would not stop, even after Freya drew her into her arms.
"I love you, and I could not be more proud of you. You finally have everything that I could wish for you. When the time comes, remember your sister did not fare as well on her path. Mercy is not a weakness Tamsin."
"Those of us not bound by destiny have our own choices to make. We need to learn to live with those choices." Tamsin pulled away, discreetly trying to clear her face.
Freya laughed and handed her a silk handkerchief. "Best to tidy up, if your Succubus and your 'momz' think I made you cry, this war might start earlier than intended." Her eyes twinkled.
Tamsin smiled. "True, you don't want to meet the pointy end of Geraldine. Why are you carrying these around anyway?" Tamsin tucked the handkerchief away.
Freya smiled. "I'm told it's a mother thing, you simply have to be prepared. Although in your case, I usually carried around bandages, but one never knows what they might need."
Tamsin burst out laughing and the two walked back to the main hall where Bo, Kenzi and the others waited. When they arrived at the time portals, Freya seemed surprised to see Bryra at the controls.
"I didn't expect to see you here today?"
The Valkyrie at the portal nodded but refused to look up. "Asvir was delayed Goddess, I offered to cover."
Freya looked at her strangely, a fact not unnoticed by Tamsin. "Very well then. Proceed." She looked back to Tamsin and smiled. "Safe journey Tamsin. Remember, look to your family." She smiled at Bo and Kenzi who waved back in excitement.
As the portal was opened, they all stepped through in ones and twos. Tamsin was heading up the rear, as she walked past Bryra she hears her speak quietly.
"I'm truly sorry Tamsin."
Tamsin looked at her, again, wondering why no one was looking anyone in the eye today. She assumed the apology was in reference to her eye so she simply nodded and stepped through, leaving the strange conversations and behaviors for when she returned.
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Freya turned from watching them leave. She gave a heavy sigh before turning around to see Svadra had arrived and she along with all of her squad were heavily armed. She cast a look at Anaya, but the woman would not meet her eyes.
"So it has begun?" She asked.
Svadra looked surprised before tampering her emotions down. "You brought this on us. We have no choice."
Freya smiled when she thought of her earlier conversation. "Svadra, there is always a choice. Pray that yours does not end you."
Svadra grabbed Freya's arm and yanked her away toward the dungeons. "Don't worry about my end, worry about your own. Your precious Tamsin isn't going to live long enough to know you're in trouble, let alone save you. Hades is going to make us great again."
"Hades is going to make you slaves." Freya stopped moving, refusing to be dragged any further.
"I can't physically make you come. But by now, most of the Valkyries that might have supported you are already with us or they're locked up. What happens to them, depends on you, I suggest you walk."
Freya kept her head high as she walked to her fate, noting with satisfaction that none of the rebel Valkyries would look her in the eye.
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"Alright, spill it, what did Freya do when you three were huddled together?" Tamsin snapped.
Bo and Kenzi started giggling. "Freya thought, as we all did, that leaving us at the mercy of your communication skills was dangerous, so she gave us a little Godly help to understand the local languages." Bo beamed at her.
"Shit. So you two can understand Greek and Latin I take it? Great. That can't possibly end badly."
"Say something, go on, anything!" Kenzi was almost bouncing with enthusiasm
"If you start a civil war or any kind of uprising, I will leave you here." Tamsin glared at her.
"Oh my god I can understand you! Oh that's beyond fucking cool. Dude! I totally understood every word you just said!"
"Cause I spoke in English fucktard. Look, just try to keep it quiet on the off chance we meet up with someone." Tamsin walked off shaking her head and trying not to laugh.
All of a sudden there was a loud trumpet sound that came from behind them. Mirja ran to the edge of the cliff side and looked down in horror. "This cant be. How is this possible?" She cried.
Thoma ran over to see what had their usually unflappable companion in a state that was bordering hysteria. She looked down to the banners. "Shit. Tamsin, we need to get out of here. Get the portal back open, someone made a mistake."
Tamsin saw the colors of a Roman general that she had no desire to run into again and realized that they were about 500 years in the wrong place. She grabbed the stone and started the chant to get them out.
"What's going on? Why is everyone panicking?" Bo asked her.
"Fuck. It's not working. Why the fuck isn't it working?"
Arun and Thoma both tried with their own stones. When nothing happened, they looked up in alarm.
"We need to get out of here, if the main army is down there, these hills are going to be crawling with scouts." Mirja looked around, waiting to see someone jump out at them. She ran over to Kenzi to bring her back to the main group.
"Shit, there's no cover, no matter which direction we go." Tamsin cursed again.
"We need to head upwards, hope that we either get a head start or we find a cave to hide out in." Mirja handed Kenzi off to Bo before bringing up the rear with Tamsin.
"If we can get another 100 feet up, we should be clear from the main path."
"You there, stop and identify yourself." A loud voice called from behind them.
Tamsin turned to find a young Roman officer with at least 50 heavily armed guards behind him. "You just had to say something didn't you." She sighed before raising her hands. "Say, you don't happen to know the way to the Colosseum do you? We have tickets but I think we took a wrong turn at that last forest."
She could hear Kenzi face palm even over the sound of 50 weapons being drawn.