A/N: Hey guys, sorry about the break. Summer courses are keeping me busy! Hope you like it!
Bo and Kenzie were having dinner at the Dal when Ty walked in. It had been a week or so since Bo and Lauren had taken their break. Everyone had been keeping to themselves, with the exception of Ty who had been visiting everyone separately. She felt guilty knowing she had suggested that time was what Lauren needed. She had never seen Bo so upset; this worried Ty since she knew the Dawning would arrive soon.
"Hey kids," said Ty, taking a seat at the table and stealing a fry from Kenzie.
"Better watch yourself," said Kenzie with a smile. Ty smiled back at her.
"What's new TyTy? Anything exciting? Hanging out with Tamsin? Dyson?" asked Bo, then coughing and speaking at once she asked, "Lauren?"
Ty rolled her eyes, "she's fine. Working on new stuff, she's been pretty busy. That creep from the award ceremony has her looking into some new research."
"That's good. I'm glad she's...keeping busy," mumbled Bo, looking back at her food. Ty squeezed Bo's shoulder.
"Time sunshine," reminded Ty, "and beer. It solves everything," she stood to grab another round.
They had a couple more rounds and were feeling pretty good about themselves when Bo stood.
"Whoa," she mumbled, feeling the full effects, "I think I need my bed."
"About time! I didn't want to be first up," smirked Kenzie. Ty smiled at both of them.
"I'll walk you guys home," offered Ty. They said goodnight to Trick and headed out to the street. Minutes later, they were standing in front of the girls' house while Kenz fumbled with keys and stumbled inside.
"Night TyTy! I love you," she hollered before flopping in the couch.
Ty laughed, "should I carry her to her bed again?"
"No, she's used to sleeping on the couch," replied Bo, looking in on her.
"Okay, well, get some rest," smiled Ty, bumping her shoulder into Bo's.
"You're sure she's okay?" asked Bo, as Ty headed back in the direction of the road.
"She misses the way things were. But she's doing her thing right now. Let her figure that out," offered Ty.
Bo smiled and headed back in. Ty's words made her feel somewhat better. She stripped her clothes and crawled into bed and under the covers.
Ty walked home slowly, enjoying the stars that were so clearly visible closer to Bo's place. She was getting closer to the city when her phone vibrated. She stopped and sat on the side of the road. It was from Ty's favourite cop, she wasn't quite sure what was going on with her and Tamsin but she liked it the way it was; no drama.
Tamsin: Hey. Just leaving the shop, you free?
Ty messaged her back and told her she'd meet her at the diner across from the shop. When she got there, she saw the other blonde sitting in a booth. She looked so sweet sitting there alone, staring into her mug. Ty knew she was much more than that tough cop act she put on.
"Hey"
Tamsin looked up at the sound of Ty's voice, "Hey you. What were you up to?"
"Oh, checking in on me, are you?" said Ty, kissing Tamsin's cheek and sitting across from her. Tamsin was about to reply when Ty laughed and told her about her night. The feeling Ty gave Tamsin scared her. She had never felt anything like it before and was beginning to feel it more and more. The way Ty smiled at her and touched her hand without thinking about it. They were friends, but it felt like so much more than that.
"Ty?" Tamsin started, looking back into her cup.
"Tams?" said Ty with laugh, after the long pause that came from the cop.
"What is this?" asked Tamsin, before she could think about what she was saying.
"I would say it was a cup of coffee before you downed it. Probably with two milk, no sugar because you think you're sweet enough, but honey I have news for you," laughed Ty.
Tamsin laughed, knowing Ty was right.
"I mean, what is this between us? Are we friends? Are we friends with benefits? Are we dating?" she asked, her voice fading with the word dating.
Ty's grin slimmed down to a small smile.
"I don't know. I guess there's definitely some benefits. But I think we're more than that," she offered as an explanation, taking Tamsin's hand in hers. "Do you want it to be more? she asked, seeing Tamsin still staring into her mug.
"I don't know. I've never had more. But it seems like if I were to get into more, this relationship seems like a good one to do that with," said Tamsin, looking shy for the first since Ty had met her.
Ty moved to sit next to her, wrapping an arm around her.
"I think what we have is awesome. I also think that relationships feel the pressure when labels are involved. I like where we're at. How about we just keep enjoying each others company and see where it goes?" said Ty.
Tamsin couldn't help but feel a little rejected but she forced a smile and kissed Ty's cheek.
"Yeah, you're right. Why push things?" lied Tamsin, knowing Ty had issues with trust and understanding that, slow was probably best anyways. Still, she couldn't help but feel let down. Ty smiled at her and pulled her closer.
"Well, I have to work in the morning. So I should probably sleep off this beer. Can I walk you home?" asked Ty, standing and offering her hand. Tamsin smiled and slid her hand into the one in front of her.
The walk home was quiet. The two girls walked hand in hand along the empty street. When they reached Tamsin's place, she reached her arms around Ty's waist and kissed her, long and hard. Ty pushed her up against the door as their lips met over and over again. Tamsin's hands slid under Ty's shirt. They moved together like so many times before. Finally, Ty reached into Tams back pocket and grabbed her keys, unlocking the door. They stumbled inside, not breaking apart. Ty's shirt was off and they were moving towards the bedroom. Once inside, the trail of clothes continued to the bathroom, they pushed and lead each other into the shower. When the cold water hit, Tamsin grasped, making Ty laugh. There never was a dull moment in the shower.
Lauren's phone had been ringing off the hook. She checked it once more; Doctor Taft. She rolled her eyes. The job he had offer her was very generous, but sneaking away from everything was something she wasn't so sure about. She needed more time; time was becoming a reoccurring theme around her lately. She went back to her research, it was the only thing that took her mind off her spiralling life. She couldn't eat, she couldn't sleep, but she knew science. It was five o'clock in the morning the next time she checked her clock.
"Wow, where did the time go?" she mumbled to herself, pushing her fingers through her hair. She strode over to the fridge and grabbed a bottle of water. The knock at the door startled her.
"Who the hell?" she whispered. She padded her way over to the door, which she had been keeping closed lately. She looked through the peephole and smiled when she saw Ty standing there with her grin practically pressed against the small glass window of the peephole. Lauren opened the door.
"Good morning, you little ray if sunshine!" grinned Ty.
"Good morning," said the doctor, stepping aside to let Ty in.
"Thought I'd drop by for breakfast since I knew you'd probably be up and most likely haven't eaten. Judging by that gorgeous doo you have going on...I'm going to say I was at least half right," said Ty, smirking at Lauren, who was checking her hair.
"I don't eat before bed," replied Lauren, pulling her hair into a pony tail.
"Make an exception?" asked Ty, holding up a muffin and a coffee, "still warm."
The tall woman made her way over to the counter where Ty was pulling out breakfast.
"And who are you kidding? You're not going to bed," said Ty, sneaking a glance at Lauren who looked down.
"She isn't sleeping either, you know," Ty said quietly.
Lauren looked at Ty with sad look and tilted her head to the side.
Ty laughed a little, "I know, I'm just saying."
They ate their breakfast and discussed Lauren's latest research for the Ash.
Ty was almost done her shift and she couldn't wait until it was over. She had seen quite a bit today and was feeling the need for a cold pint. She was sitting in the bus sipping a tea when her phone went off. She glanced at the caller ID and smiled when she saw Trick's name.
"Hey GP, I was just thinking I couldn't wait to see you later today," answered Ty.
"Uh Ty, it's Bo, she's..." Trick stopped and hesitated.
"She's what Trick? Is she okay?"
"The Dawning arrived today, she took Dyson, but she's been in there awhile," he explained.
"What do you mean she took Dyson? Is everyone at the Dal? I'm coming now."
"Yes, everyone is meeting here. I'll see you soon."
With that they both hung up and Ty text both Lauren and Tamsin. They were already on their way.
Ty was the last to arrive at the Dal, everyone was standing around with worried faces on.
"Guys, she trained for this for weeks, she's got this," said Ty, trying to reassure everyone. Lauren looked terrified as she downed the wine Trick had brought.
"How did Dyson go with her?" Ty asked.
"They're allowed to take a hand if someone volunteers," explained Trick.
"So it's good? There's two against one, right?"
"Only one is allowed to come out," replied Tamsin.
"What?" said Ty, winded by the realization.
Lauren went to her and helped her on to a stool. Trick brought her a beer, everyone else was unsure of how to act.
"We need to do something. We can't just sit here while we know one of them is going to die!" said Ty, everyone reacted to hearing their worst thoughts out loud.
"There's no entrance, there's nothing we can do," said a voice quietly from the couch. Ty looked over to see Kenzie's face, blotchy and tear stained. Ty got up to join her. She pulled the smaller being into her arms. Ty had only known her sister for a few months and she couldn't handle the fear inside of her, she could only imagine how Kenz felt.
"They're going to be fine. Bo will find a way, she always does," assured Ty, quietly against her ear.
They didn't have to wait much longer as the portal open and out fell Bo, clutching onto Dyson.
"Help him!" she yelled, "help him!"
Everyone was stunned, taking in what they were seeing. Dyson wasn't moving. Grabbing her medic bag, Ty was the first to move to assess his injuries, Lauren followed. It was if they were talking in a different language, using medical terms and pulling out different tools. They tried and tried but their efforts were failing fast, both were covered in his blood, but they never stopped. Bo was pacing behind them, mumbling incoherently.
"Why isn't he fixed yet?" she demanded.
"Bo, they're doing everything they can," offered Trick.
"Well, it isn't good enough!" she yelled.
Tamsin hadn't moved from the spot she had been in all night, her eyes not leaving her partner.
"Move," said Bo, moving closer to the two girls bent over Dyson.
"Bo, we need-"
Bo yelled and cut Lauren off, "I said move."
With that, Bo's eyes turned a different colour and Lauren recognized this from the time she had been saved by Bo.
"Bo! Wait! You don't need to do that. We can help him!" tried Lauren.
Bo wasn't listening anymore without moving, Bo was able to push both Lauren and Ty back away from Dyson. They fell against the wall and Ty moved in front of Lauren.
"Bo! Enough! We can help him if you'd let us! You're wasting ti-"
Before Ty could finish her sentence, her chi, along with everyone else's was being pulled from them. Bo pulled and pulled as the others fell to the floor, then she leaned over Dyson. As the chi spilled into him, his colour and breath returned. He was alive and Bo had returned to her normal self. After seeing that everyone was okay, Ty looked around to find Lauren and saw her leaving the bar, she chased after her.
"Lauren! Wait!" shouted Ty. Knowing she felt a little weak after what just happened, Ty knew Lauren must have been feeling it ten fold, which explained the stumble in Lauren's step. When she caught up to her, Ty laced an arm around her waist.
"Hey, what's going on? Are you okay?"
Lauren stopped and looked at Ty.
"She could have killed Kenzi or me with what she just did!" said Lauren, looking incredibly upset.
"She had to do something Lauren, he was dying. She knew what she was doing," offered Ty gently.
"Knew what she was doing!" exclaimed Lauren, "she's done that once before! I'm tired of always being her after thought."
"You're not an after thought. It was a crazy moment."
Lauren stood for a moment, trying to calm down.
"I need to go," she said quietly.
"I don't think you should be alone right now. It's been a crazy couple of hours. Please, come back with me," tried Ty.
Lauren shook her head with tears welling up in her eyes.
"I'm sorry," she said, before walking away.
Just as Lauren walked out of sight, Bo found Ty.
"Hey, are you okay? I didn't mean to, I was scared and it just kind of took over," sputtered Bo.
"Yeah, no. I'm fine. Are you okay? That was crazy," said Ty, looking to make sure her big sister was okay.
"No, I'm fine. Is Lauren okay?"
"I think it just scared her."
Bo stood there not knowing what to do. She wanted to go after her, but figured her efforts would be wasted. Seeing Bo's hesitation, Ty put an arm around her shoulders and pulled her back towards the bar.
"So, I guess you aced it eh? Sounds like someone deserves a beer," said Ty.
Inside, nobody had moved from where they were, except Dyson who was nursing his wounds and a cold pint.
"Is everyone okay?" asked Trick.
"Everyone is fine. Think we could all use a drink though," said Bo.
Kenzi closed the gap between her and Bo.
"You promise you're okay?" she asked.
"Promise."
"Is it over?"
"I hope so," replied Bo, pulling her in for a hug, "sorry I used you."
"Are you kidding? Anything for my wolfman!" exclaimed Kenz, turning to find Dyson.
"How you holding up?" Bo asked, taking a seat next to him, Kenzi on the other side.
"I'm okay, just a little shocked I guess," he said, looking Bo over for signs of injury.
"I'm okay. Surprised, but okay," she said softly.
Ty found Tamsin in the back on a couch. She looked deep in thought and Ty hesitated before stepping closer.
"Hey, you're back," said Tamsin, standing up.
"Yeah. Sorry, I didn't mean to leave after all that. It's just-
"It's cool. Don't worry about it," said Tamsin, trying to help Ty out, "the doc okay?"
"Yeah, she seems fine."
"Was pretty intense. I can only imagine what it was like inside," said Tamsin, looking away from Ty.
"Yeah, must have been pretty crazy."
"You still have to go through that, right?"
"Um," mumbled Ty, "yeah, I guess so."
"Have you started training?"
"No, I think I have some time," smiled Ty. Tamsin didn't smile back.
"We should start. You need to be ready. We'll start tomorrow."
"Tamsin," Ty caught her hand, "I have time."
"What if something happens to you in there?"
"It won't. Dawnings happen hundreds of years into a fae's life. I'm only a baby," explained Ty, trying to ease her mind.
Tamsin had her worried face on, which Ty found kind of cute.
"I don't know what is bothering you more; the fact that I'll have to endure a Dawning or the fact that I just reminded you that I'm the younger, more energetic fae," Ty tried to joke to lighten Tamsin's mood but it wasn't working.
"Tams, I'll be fine. I promise."
"What if I lose you?"
"What?"
"If I've realized anything today, it's that I really care about you Ty. You saw how close we came to losing Dyson and he's way older and far more experienced in battle." Tamsin's eyes had began to fill with tears.
"Hey...I'll start training," said Ty, willing to say anything at this point to ease Tamsin's worry. Ty had been thinking about their relationship but she didn't think Tamsin had continued to let her feelings grow after their last conversation.
"I care about you too, you know," mumbled Ty, she lifted Tamsin's chin and gave her a kiss. Tamsin found Ty's hand and held on.
Lauren was pacing her apartment. She was furious that every time it came down to her or Dyson, Bo seemed to side with the wolf. She ran her hands through her hair and leaned against the counter. She was staring down at an email sent from Isaac. The job he was offering seemed fantastical. She couldn't believe it, her own research space and funding. It was an amazing opportunity but it would mean leaving everything she knows behind; she wasn't quite sure if she was ready for that. She headed to the bathroom for a shower, the red from Dyson's blood had stained her hands and arms. She needed to clear her head and figure out her next steps, blood free would help.