The lies you fake

by Wayward Dreamer

When Bo is in dire need of healing, she finds an unexpected savior in everyone's favorite stubborn Valkyrie, but things take an unexpected turn when feelings develop.

14. Hopeless And Helpless

"Oh, my lover, on a long long empty road.

Oh, sweet lover, I got lost."

- Lost, Vast

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Throughout the remainder of the darker hours, all had been stunningly passive within the confines of the rented house. As though the world was granting a moment of peace that had been due for a very long time now. A good eight or nine hours had swept by; the time on the digital clock displaying that it was nearly seven o'clock. An early start no less, but, truth be conveyed, the valkyrie had never been famous for heavy resting. Over her life span, she couldn't afford to let her guard down even for an instant. Call it paranoia, or call it smart security. Either way, it didn't change the fact that Tamsin had been in a light trance compared to the deep sleep that the succubus had drifted into so long ago now. Perhaps if there wasn't imminent danger and heart-ripping Fae on the loose then she could have relaxed more, yet, as for the time being, she simply wasn't cut out for the normality of life. So, sleeping wouldn't come easy for her. Even at the current moment, her eyes were open, staring aimlessly at the roof above. Bo had been hugging into her throughout the entire passage of the night, it made her feel like she was the most important person in the world - even if it was temporary. Glancing down, a faint smile graced along her lips as she watched the resting brunette, she appeared to be in a peaceful slumber.

Perhaps that discovery had been made too little, too late because it just so happened that when the clock had officially struck the hour, a courtesy alarm sounded off. The noise was a sharp buzzing and it made the blonde's expression shift into one of distaste. If she had her gun on her then she would have shot the object with no regrets, but that luxury was stripped from her, so she was forced to reach her arm across, slapping her hand against the button at the top to shut the irritable chiming off. The wake up call seemed to stir the succubus though and as she began to come to, Tamsin found the need to keep absolutely still, as if one wrong move would take her down an awkward path. Resting with the brunette, as she had done, was an incredibly affectionate gesture. One could argue that it was even out of love.

As Bo woke into the real world again, she knew exactly what had happened last night, but surely an early morning tease couldn't be passed up? Before opening her eyes, she exhaled a sigh that was overly content, squeezing her arms softly around the blonde's waist, "good morning, Lauren," she mumbled happily.

The unexpected name caused Tamsin to freeze, to her this was a scene of deja vu. Her eyes were wider and to be frank she was hesitating so much to the point where she sympathized with deers that got caught in headlights. How did she respond to something like that? Words were fleeing from her mind as though she had a plague in her brain, she couldn't fathom a reply to process.

As the brunette had predicted, she felt how rapidly the valkyrie's body had became all rigid and tense under her own, which inadvertently caused her smile to broaden into a tormenting grin. She knew that it was awful to put the female through early morning torture like this, but it was fun. The succubus gave up the ghost and leaned up from her resting position so that she could stare down at Tamsin's mortified face. "I'm kidding, I'm kidding..." When she gave up the farce, she saw the way that the detective had huffed out a breathless sigh of utter shock and relief. From someone usually so bitchy, it was a reaction to be adored. "I'm kidding, come here," Bo soon felt as though she needed to give some proof of how happy she was that she had woken up next to the valkyrie, and in order to do that, she inched lower and stole a kiss from her lips.

Well, Tamsin was still trying to overcome the early morning heart attack that she had been subject to that she almost forgot to respond, but she wasn't that naive. She reciprocated to the contact, mumbling a light, "you're such a bitch."

Bo was kept entertained by the detective's reactions, she shifted her posture so that she had hovered fully on top of the valkyrie, compared to staying at her side. Her face was ever so cheerful as she pressed her body lightly into Tamsin's, "think of it as pay back for the amount of times that you've called me a whore," she gave no chance for a witty remark and initiated another kiss with the blonde.

It was strange that both of the females were being less colossal than usual. They were acting as two normal partners probably should have, which was ironic, given that they technically weren't in a relationship.

Tamsin moved her lips back against Bo's, she initially tried to be fierce about it, but it didn't work too well when the succubus was being as soft as ever. It appeared as though this was an action out of affection rather than lust, for a change. It was new - she had never been a compassionate kisser before, it strayed way too close to that cursed little emotion called love. But, temptation won her over as she granted the succubus' tongue passage into her mouth.

And still, the deeper form of contact was just as slow and tender. The woman's muscle was caressing against her own; her hands beginning to wander down her sides, tracing along her toned flesh. Her body was to die for, she knew that much, although that probably made her seem self indulgent and arrogant - which, yes, she absolutely was.

As opposed as she was to challenging the authority that the brunette held currently, the valkyrie wasn't able to lie still, she slid her arms firmly around the waist of the perfect woman above her. She too had been caught in the trap of running her hands down the succubus' spine in that same adoring fashion. She found that it wasn't horrible to take things gentle, given that she had the right person.

Coincidentally, in her books, Bo Dennis just happened to be the epitome of the 'right' person for her.

"Remind me to kick your ass the next time you play a practical joke like that." The blonde found that it was increasingly difficult to try and mumble into the kiss, the contact was just so soothing that it made her too lazy to want to talk.

Bo was grinning against her lips, "you know what they say detective, the path to paradise begins in hell," her words were purred professionally, like she was in total control. Dropping Lauren's name when she had woken up had appeased her dark humor, mainly because someone had to try and repay the teasing champion for the countless cocky remarks she gave on a daily basis.

"Speaking of hellish things, I do have work to get back to this morning," the valkyrie closed her eyes, exhaling a slow sigh when she felt that Bo's mouth was drifting along her jaw.

"Uh huh, but there is no real rush, is there?" The queen of seduction was finally beginning to make an appearance again as she reached the blonde's ear, "we could spend a couple of hours here so that I can show you how sorry I really am."

"As good as that sounds..." While responding, Tamsin's words turned into a puddle of nothing when Bo had suddenly taken her lobe into her mouth, "...oh, it sounds much better now actually."

The succubus was grazing her teeth over the flesh, though only lightly, she could think of no better way to start the morning than to entice the detective. "Doesn't it just? Now, I think you can take a break from your double life as a teacher, you deserve a little r and r," her own voice was less audible, but she didn't attempt to alter it, she grabbed fondly against the valkyrie's sides instead. The warm flesh was giving a perfect heat to her cooler hands.

And the blonde was jouncing instinctively as the colder temperature. Yet, despite the outward sensation, her insides were burning with the sense of desire that Bo was trying to lure from her. "Oh, very clever, since you didn't get in my pants last night, you're trying to go for the medal this morning instead. Smooth, succubabe, real smooth."

"I can't believe you would ever think that I'd try to rob your virtue like that, honestly, Tamsin, I'm insulted," Bo's lips were carrying a greater smirk as she began to drag a series of slow kisses down the side of the valkyrie's throat.

"Ha, like there is anything left to rob," the detective rebounded in a breathless chuckle, but she was reduced to letting a small moan slip when the succubus' tongue flickered along her skin. Heck, it sent tingles and shivers all the way across her spine.

"Exactly, so, really, is there any reason for resisting me? Because I can't find one." Apparently Bo carried a little air of vanity about her as always, but it was probably amplified due to having the blonde right underneath her.

"Lets see, I have a beautiful succubus on top of me who is offering early morning sex..." Tamsin tilted her head, with the intention to look thoughtful, but she also provided more area of her neck for Bo's kisses to reach to, "...nope, it's one of these moments that I'd have to be a robot to reject."

"Good girl." The brunette hooked her thumbs underneath the thin waistband of the valkyrie's underwear as she nipped down her collarbone in a needy fashion which made another moan burst from Tamsin. "Very, very good, in fact."

Just as she had prepared to tug the material down below the detective's thighs, ill fortune had struck again. Without any form of warning, the door swung open and Kenzi nearly skipped into the room - dressed and overall looking ready to continue this undercover mission. Her expression was cool and energetic, right up until the point where she saw that her best friend was pinning her recent blonde savior down to the mattress. And lets just say, they didn't look as though they were play wrestling.

In a slight embarrassment, the valkyrie slumped back hopelessly against the bed. Whenever she was seen in a less that dominant position, she always felt as though she was some pushover.

"Kenzi," Bo's voice had taken the usual tone of friendly disapproval as she gave a light glare across to the girl, "you really need to learn how to knock."

The Russian female was still in the process of blinking as she watched the scene in front of her (with no real intention to look away either) but a grin broke across her features and she crossed her arms and leaned one side of her body into the doorframe. "Well, forgive me, wonder snatch, I just assumed that the three of us would be up and raring to go - like Charlie's Angels. But since you two don't even leave a second to breathe, I can see that it's just Charlie's Angel. Namely me, that is ready."

"I tried to get up," Tamsin commented offhandedly, as though she wanted some credit.

"Apparently, you tried and failed. It's a good thing that I want you and BoBo to end up together, otherwise I wouldn't be so superbly calm right now."

"Well, thank god, the thought of your temper makes me shake." As the blonde opened her eyes, she smirked and edged herself up into a perfect sit-up, causing the succubus to shuffle back so that she was straddling her hips instead. The change in position gave Tamsin a close view of Bo's immaculate figure, she felt all sense of right and wrong scurry from her mind in that exact moment. "Say, Kenzi, why don't you take the day off school... have a walk around town, or something."

Bo knew the underlining meaning, in sex talk, the valkyrie was basically saying 'we want to screw all day, so you might not wanna stick around to hear it'. The idea that Tamsin was becoming so willing made all of her arousal surface. She took a hold of the blonde's shoulders, having that look in her eye as though she was ready to christen the bed with her until dusk.

The thief was reduced to placing her palm over her face, "you two are so hopeless, honestly, we have innocent people to save and you're just concerned about who is going to scream 'oui' first."

Leaving it a moment to see if either one of the older females would come to their senses, she realized that it was too much of a challenge so she walked further into the room and more importantly, over to the bed, "believe me as much as I would cheer for you both to have so much lovin' that you break the rules of reality and spawn me some valku-succu-sibling, I can't go around the town on my own. What if the Fae, you know, wants easy prey?"

It wasn't so strange that the sound of the residing logic in Kenzi's words had snapped Tamsin back into focus, she knew that the girl had made a valid point, "she's right, Bo. We can...talk about this later."

"I wouldn't say that a crazy tongue sex war qualifies as 'talking', but whatever, so long as you're happy," Kenzi cleared her throat, wearing a devious smile of mischief.

The valkyrie acknowledged the constant taunts from the female - also recalling the whole 'mother' scenario yesterday - so some due revenge was in order. "You're right, how silly of me." As Tamsin shifted from underneath the pouting succubus, she stood up from the bed, stretching out her limbs to clear away the stiffened joints. And yes, she was aware that she only happened to be wearing her undergarments. "But, I have a better compromise."

"Oh yeah? And what would that be? Whipped cream?" The thief's comebacks were skillfully sharp, as always.

And because of that, the detective felt the need to prove who the more effective teaser was. She stepped forward, closing the distance to the girl, giving the aura of some liger who was stalking nearer to helpless prey. "Actually, I was going to suggest that you join us."

"What...!?" The smirk vanished from Kenzi's face and was replaced with a sheer and utter look of shock and horror.

"You heard," Tamsin's voice only grew more confident as she stalked closer, enjoying the way that it caused the girl to then step back, "I'm sure it has crossed your mind. You. Me. Bo. Ménage à Trois"

Speaking of the succubus, she was chewing on the inside of her cheek, containing her need to chuckle as best as she could - she may not have been as tormenting about her best friend's entrance than the valkyrie, but it was an amusing show to spectate.

"Woah, woah, woah, hold on a sec blondie, I mean... are you..." The Russian girl was stuttering and blushing, "...you're kidding right? You ARE joking?"

"Why in the world would I tell a joke about this?" The detective grasped a sudden hold of Kenzi's jacket, tugging her up closer than was appropriate. She was staring down at the nervous girl with a grin of sin. "Bo and I were talking about it last night, we want to test out your stamina." She stated factually and then trailed her left hand up, using her fingers to comb a strand of the girl's hair behind her ear, "you're such a pretty little thing after all."

"B-BO! Can you call your insane lover off, please!?" Kenzi was glancing desperately to either side, unable to function properly. Her cheeks were beaming brightly and her heart was racing at an extreme rate.

"Sorry Kenz, I'm with Tamsin on this one." The brunette gave a subtle wink in the background. She had no intention on stepping in, because seeing her friend under the pressure was just a comedy she couldn't resist.

"See," the valkyrie started to take a step back to the bed, giving the younger female a playful yank with her, "come on kid, take a walk on the wild side."

"I -what?" The Russian's eyes were bulging more than should have been possible for a human, but somehow she was creating a new record. "But I'm too young to be violated by a couple of lustful Fae!"

"That lame ass excuse won't work with me." Interestingly enough, the blonde would be intrigued to see how long it took her to push the girl to the breaking point, she figured she could get her there in only one more attempt, "you might be young, but you are certainly all woman," the very second that she had began to lower her hand to Kenzi's thigh, she felt the sudden jump back that the thief had taken. The force and startlement had been enough to make her jacket slip from the blonde's grip.

"Alright, yikes!" The girl was fanning herself as she started to back up for the second time. "Why me?"

"Well, you were the one who called Bo my wife." Finally, Tamsin let the sham come to an end, but it had been worth it just to see the look of humiliation on the other female.

"So you were bullshitting me just to get payback!? Oh my god, you are worse than a child! That's right A CHILD, you were...and I was..."

"Yep, I aim to win. I hope that you have learned a lesson from this Kenzi; if you play with fire, you're going to get burned." The valkyrie was chuffed with herself as she walked past the girl, giving her a mocking pat of sympathy as she intended to reach the clothing that she had discarded the night before. "Besides, I consider myself monogamous," before she could even think on what she had admitted to, it had escaped, her realization was a sad second afterwards, "I mean, so...we're going to continue with this mission then huh? Tracking the Fae? Great!"

Granted, the diversion tactic may not have been the most applaudable, as evidence with the way that she could feel Bo's lingering gaze on her while she started to get dressed.

It wasn't long until the succubus had followed the same influence. Although her actions were less motivated, after all, she had been hoping for some action with her favorite valkyrie, alas though, it was probably more intelligent for them to focus on removing the problem within the town. They could leave bedroom activities for a later time.

Tamsin had been flimsy as she done up the buttons on her blouse, as well as adjusting the skirt properly to her hips so that it was hugging neatly to her lower body. Next came the shoes - which were a nuisance as always. The lack of flowing conversation was more than likely her own fault for the slip-up she had made. Bringing monogamy into things only proved that she had already chosen to devote herself to the succubus - and the succubus only. She needed to work the atmosphere back to something comfortable. "This works out quite well, I wanted to get into the school really early today so that I could talk to the nurse one on one, I figure that she wrote the case notes up on a few of the victims, so maybe she'll know more about what is going on."

The human girl was nodding along so far, trying to keep up with the plan that was being divulged, but she quickly raised a hand in thought, "oh, I also found out that the dead kids were referred to the guidance counselor, probably to talk through their problems. Maybe that could help too. Although, then again, I bet the principal also spoke to them, from time to time too..."

"Yes, thank you Kenzi, for adding to my 'to do' list." Tamsin huffed out a gentle breath as she fixed any remaining parts of her attire that she felt needed an adjustment.

While Bo had also completed changing into the same outfit of false identity, she took a chance to realize how much work the valkyrie was giving herself, therefore she scrunched her nose, wishing to lessen the workload, "I'll go into the town center and see if I can find this mayor, maybe if I talk to him it will give us something to go on."

"Sure, that sounds good. It'll save us a lot of time and effort," the detective explained as she looked from the younger girl and then to the brunette, "but remember, if anything happens, just run, that goes for the two of you."

"Running is my forte actually," Kenzi jested, but there was an element of sincerity involved somewhere too.

Bo's expression became tense as she fixed her sights solely upon the blonde, "and what about you? You need to keep yourself safe too, Tamsin."

"I'm not a delicate flower like yourself and the goth, I'm made of tougher stuff, succubus, I'll be fine." Tamsin was giving a strong reassurance, with a steadfast smirk to back it up. She had been in many conflicts throughout her life, so she liked to think that she had gained enough experience to handle herself in a dangerous predicament. "Look, I've got my phone with me, so we can keep contact, or updates, whatever."

"Awesome," Kenzi commented casually as she made her way to the door, "lets go, Holmes, we're taking your truck today after all, unless you wanna chase me all the way to the school again?"

"I'd rather not run in these heels," the valkyrie grinned across to the younger girl, observing as she exited from the room, she couldn't help but call out after her, "don't touch anything, Kenzi, one scratch in my truck's paint job and I'll ground you for an eternity."

She was sure that she could hear a mumbled 'yeah, yeah' from the other female, who was descending down to the bottom floor. The valkyrie was left diverting her attention back to the brunette, "remember Bo, this Fae we are dealing with is vicious, you can't afford to find some redeemable quality about it, so I expect you to kill it at any chance you get."

"Wow, spoken like a true barbarian."

"I prefer the term Scandinavian badass, but beggars can't be choosers," the blonde's brow was hitched up, smugly, "I mean it though, if you get into a fight, don't let your emotions get involved. Either kill the opponent or get the hell out of there."

"Is this protectiveness out of professionalism? Or is it personal?" Bo asked through a small smile as she came to stand less than two steps away from the valkyrie.

"Professional, of course," Tamsin answered slyly, but then she saw the unconvinced look on the brunette's face, so she amended her word to something truthful instead, "alright...both."

"Charming," as the succubus huffed out a gentle laugh, she brought her hands up to cup the detective's cheeks, stroking her thumbs against the warm flesh, "just promise me that you'll come back in one piece."

"This concern, is it professional or personal?" The valkyrie made a try to mimic the similar words that had been spoken to her no less than ten seconds ago.

"Personal." Bo didn't hesitate to give an honest reply, she pulled very softly against the woman's cheeks, guiding her down so that she could place a small kiss to her forehead. Even though she may not have expressed it to an outward readability, she had become awfully paranoid over the valkyrie, she only ever prayed that she could spare her from harm's way. "Please don't let your pride get in the way."

Tamsin's eyes were near to closing as she immersed in the relaxing feeling that was brought to her whenever the succubus gave her those little affections. Though small, they meant the world to her. And yet, she didn't want to dwell on this 'what if' speech, so she forced out a confident chuckle and pulled herself back, bringing her hand up to rub underneath Bo's chin, "you worry too much, I'm not the type to let some thieving shadow-dwelling Fae get the better of me."

"You're strong, I know that, but I still need you alive and kicking, valkyrie," the succubus was back to giving out a prolonged sigh, her eyes watching solely on the detective, who was beginning to step back to the door.

"Count on it," any of Tamsin's self doubt was unimaginable as she stepped into the hallway, "seriously Bo, if you get into trouble, call me, I'll come running. Your life is more valuable to me than every soul in this town. I'd sooner let this place rot in hell than risk any harm coming to you."

Yes, she openly admitted that she would choose the good of the one, over the good of the many. Unlike the succubus and the rest of the happy sunshine gang, Tamsin didn't believe that there was any worth to sacrificing a loved one to save a town full of strangers that she couldn't care less about. Maybe it was a selfish line of thought, maybe it was an endearing one, either way, she stuck by what she said. And once outside of the room fully, she turned to venture down the stairs, leaving the astounded succubus behind.

After all, it was time for herself and Kenzi to make an extremely premature visit to the high school.

The hunt was back in full swing.

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With the newest initiative of taking the vehicle to the grounds of the educational building, those ten minutes it would have cost to walk was sliced down to a quick four instead. The valkyrie had been tempted to speed along the empty streets at an inappropriate and unlawful acceleration, but she had her gothic little sidekick lecturing her not to. It was a buzz kill, but in the long run, Kenzi was being responsible about this all - for a change. The clock only read that it was twenty minutes past the hour, most students wouldn't even be awake yet, unless they were eager to rise early. Teachers and other members of faculty, now that was a different story. From her experience, she had learned that for some bizarre reason, most adults possessed an urge to be pre-punctual normality. She didn't know why, even as a detective, she held much less enthusiasm to show up to the station. If it wasn't for having Dyson hounding her for work and assistance then she probably wouldn't bother to appear half of the time. A dutiful valkyrie working through paperwork was a thought that made her frustration boil.

Her credentials were greater that everyone inside the 39th Division combined.

"So, you and BoBo spent the night together," Kenzi clicked her tongue, stating the obvious as the high school came into the near distance, "what did you two crazy kids get up to, hm?"

Tamsin rolled her eyes at the clear insinuation, a grin was pasted over her lips and she shook her head, "if we had gotten 'up to' anything then you wouldn't have slept with the noise. We just rested together."

"How much sleep did you get, having Bo snuggling into you and all?"

"Not a wink." The valkyrie couldn't have been quicker to comment back. She was putting a lot of her concentration onto traveling into the desolate grounds of the school. "But I healed her, so there's that."

"You healed her and didn't want to bang her? When did you suddenly become so courteous?"

"Oh, I never said I was courteous, I just enjoy teasing her. I knew exactly what she wanted and I didn't give it to her." Tamsin smirked as she pulled the vehicle into an empty space, she then switched off the engine, however, she didn't leave straight away. Her hands were gripping lightly against the wheel and she paid a small look across to Kenzi, "as thrilled as I am to talk about your best friend, we have important business to get on with."

"Right, catching the creepy Fae and all that," the girl spoke as though she had been able to predict that this discussion would crop up before they left for the school, "do you have any idea on who it could be?"

"I like to suspect everyone Kenzi, that way, I'm always going to be prepared," the blonde undone the seat belt and then opened the door, preparing to step out of the truck, "we should split up."

The Russian girl had followed a similar tactic, departing from the vehicle afterwards, she closed the door, narrowing her eyes, "seriously? That is a classic horror-movie mistake. People always split up...and only one of them comes back alive."

"Don't tell me you're frightened." Again, the valkyrie's instincts to take a gibe had kicked in. She could sense that the younger female was anxious, no matter what lie she planned on giving.

"Ha, yeah, right. I just didn't want you to panic, that's all. I'm totally cool with walking around the school on my own."

As Tamsin gave an unpersuaded nod, she twirled her keys around her index finger and stepped away from the vehicle in order to begin approaching the quiet building. The girl was close behind her, walking with less confidence in comparison. Her paranoia wasn't foolish, but it was an emotion that the valkyrie simply couldn't share. They had as many contrasts as they did similarities. For instance, Kenzi was sly, stealthy and skill-based, whereas Tamsin was forward, powerful and lethal.

It could be said that they were a duo of brain and brawn.

However, that didn't work considering that Tamsin believed she held a mix of vast intelligence and physical prowess.

"Uh, Tammers, what exactly I am going to be looking for in here?" Kenzi asked when they had made it to the front door, she watched at the valkyrie grasped the handle, hauling it open. It made reality sink in. Maybe there was no reason to be worried, maybe there was. It was broad daylight, so that acted as the only means of a saving grace that they had.

"I want you to investigate the east side of the school, search the classrooms and the boiler room, see if you can find anything suspicious," the valkyrie had a solid plan in her mind as she ventured over the threshold, "and if you can, check the principal's office out."

"Okay, gotcha', where are you going to be? I mean, what will I do if trouble finds me?" Out of caution along, she had taken a gentle hold of the blonde's arm to stop them from parting ways so soon. She needed a clear head if she was going to tackle this situation properly.

And reassurance was a strong factor to keeping her cool.

The detective glance down to the smaller girl, noting the tension in her stance, "I'm going to snoop around the nurse's office and the remainder of the building. If something happens, just scream like a little girl, I'm sure you can pull that off."

"Tamsin," Kenzi pouted, tugging on her arm slightly.

"Alright, alright, just run as far and as fast as you can, even if that means you have to leave me behind."

"You might frustrate the hell out of me, but I'd never leave you on your own blondie."

"Now isn't the time to be facetious," Tamsin grinned as she brought both of her hands up to rest upon the female's shoulder, "all I'm saying is that survival is priority. There's no use in risking your life for someone else."

"Mannnnn, you're such a contradiction. You'd rush in to save your favorite love lady in a heartbeat and you know it."

"Kenzi," the detective strayed ever closer to growling.

"And that's my cue..." The Russian gave a sheepish chuckle as she scurried away from the blonde's hold. She turned herself around and started to wander along the long corridor, keeping her wits about her. It was rather eerie to be in the school with no students around, and they hadn't ran into any staff members either, however, someone had to be within the building, otherwise the door wouldn't have been unlocked.

The valkyrie kept a watch on the thief until she had disappeared from sight after rounding the corner at the end of the hallway, and with that, she too began to explore the other half of the building.

Of course she didn't know what she would be searching for, however, she had uncovered a lot of mysteries in the past, so surely this wouldn't be too grievous for her. Having Dyson here would have made life a lot easier, given the brute strength and sharp perception that he possessed, but she had been entrusted to get this job done by the male, so she wouldn't stop until she had succeeded. Lately, it seemed as though she was running a lot of errands for others. Healing Bo, saving Kenzi, accepting a mission from Dyson. When was it going to end? Over the course of the last excruciatingly long three days, she had barely slept and she didn't take time to properly recover from her own injuries. The fact that she committed an entire evening to having sex with the succubus hadn't helped much either. Surely Tamsin must have been a very stalwart woman to be awake right now. She wasn't the type to complain about discomfort - but that could be chalked up due to her ever present pride.

As she reached the nurses office, she didn't delay in opening the door and entering. The interior was accurate to the assumption she had made. There were a few cabinets, a computer desk, a makeshift bed for patients, as well as general medical equipment. Nothing major. This wasn't a hospital after all.

'Everything is neat, I'll say that much,' she mused to herself as she strayed nearer to the desk. She brought her hand down to clasp the small drawer and pried it open. It held stationery and nothing of real importance, so she scrunched her nose and slid it shut again before moving to the second one below. The detective repeated the process and pulled it out, and this time she was met with a couple of notepads and a leatherbound journal. Her inquisitive eyes narrowed as she pulled the fashionable book out. "Well, what do we have here?"

She began to flip through the pages, eyeing the handwritten notes. The recent entries happened to detail the latest victim, therefore, Tamsin took a seat down onto the chair by the computer in order to submerge into the information with very little distractions. From what she was reading, most of the words scribbled described how the deceased boy has been acting 'strange' within the past week - and also how violent and demented he had become. Basically, there was no sense of hopefulness of positivity inscribed in the journal, because every case ended with the same conclusion. Death.

The next fifteen minutes must have been spent purely scanning through to find any connection between the victims, but there didn't happen to be anything. Well, nothing other than the fact that the teenagers were equally healthy. So, perhaps it meant that their hearts were stronger and more potent for the Fae. It was plausible. Tamsin disliked wasting her time with research, she would much rather prefer to skip it all and get straight into the fighting. It wasn't as if she could walk up to every single student within the building and interrogate them about their physical condition.

No, that would have been far too easy.

Deciding that there was nothing further she could gain from the journal, she placed it back into the drawer and rose from the chair. "Great," Tamsin sighed in annoyance as she made her way to the exit of the room, "just great," repeating the unenthusiastic mumble, she stepped into the hallway. But no sooner was she out of the room, her phone began to vibrate.

The valkyrie assumed that it would be the succubus, so she rummaged one hand into her jacket pocket and pulled the device out, bringing it to her ear. The call was answered instantaneously, "yeah?"

Her assumption was proven to be correct when her blunt approach received a response, "wow, are you always this friendly when you answer a call?" Bo asked, her voice as favorable as ever.

"I made an exception for you, I trust you have a reason for calling, or do you just pine after the sound of my voice?"

"Your voice, yes. But your sarcasm? Not so much," the brunette was chuckling lightly, "you'll want to kiss me when you figure out how much information I've gotten."

"That's awfully presumptuous of you, sweetheart," Tamsin may have relied on wit, but she didn't deny that she would engage in such an affection, "hit me with it."

Since they were getting down to business, Bo could be heard drawing in a deeper breath on the other end of the phone, "I managed to catch the mayor by the court house, so I spoke to him about the killings and the lack of security. Apparently, he says that he has it all under control."

"And...?"

"And that he is the one supposedly posting the officers around town to keep the area 'safe'."

"A mayor in full charge of the law? That isn't right." The blonde's eyebrows were knitting in confusion as she rested her back against the wall behind her.

"No kidding," Bo agreed, "but guess what? Do you remember when I told you that the station only has seven officers?"

"Yeah, it's hard to forget. What about it?"

"It turns out that they are all brothers...wanna take a wild swing as to who their father is?"

The information was so quick to click into the blonde's mind that she took less than two seconds to answer, "I'll be damned, it's the mayor right? Shit, I should've guessed. The bastard has total control."

"Exactly, he can keep the school open and lie to everyone about placing some pissy security around the streets."

"So I guess that means that we are dealing with a family of Fae then, great. That explains why nothing is tight in this town, but why the hell would they target teenagers? Or the school?" The valkyrie was stumped as she tried to rake around in her mind for answers. All she could assume so far was that they had at least eight Fae on their hands. That being the mayor and his sons. They had probably been around for the past two or three centuries, hence why they were at the top of the chain in this town.

"Maybe the younger victims are better for them? I honestly can't answer that for you." Bo replied in a stubborn sympathy, she wished that she had more answers to give on the matter.

"Lets get this straight, some kid dies around town and the mayor fools everyone into thinking that he is 'doing something' when, in actual fact, it is probably one of his sons who is killing in the first place? Well, that's pretty screwed up. I've heard about this type of Fae through reputation, but I guessed that there would only be a couple in existence. Not a damn handful."

"What are we going to do? If we kill one of them, we're just going to annoy the rest and to tell you the truth, they are pretty tough. My ribs were cracked last night within seconds, and that was from one attack." The succubus' tone shone with a growing concern now, which was reasonable.

"Look, just get yourself back to the house. I'll find Kenzi and we'll rendezvous there, then we'll come up with a plan. Don't do anything stupid, Bo."

"Same goes to you."

Tamsin felt a slight grin cross her lips as she disconnected from the phonecall. She slipped the item back into the pocket of her waistcoat and made her way around the corner. However, destiny had another plan, because she ended up colliding into someone else which initially caused her to groan in irritation, but when she found her balance, she squinted her eyes and looked ahead to find out that it was the guidance counselor. A woman, red haired, and green eyed. "Pardon me."

The other middle aged woman shook her head, offering a neutral smile, "oh no, it was my fault dear, I wasn't paying attention. You're the history teacher, are you not?"

"That's what they call me, yes," the valkyrie may have sounded a tad impatient to begin with, but she soon realized that this female may have been able to give her some more insight, "say, you were the one who gave council to the deceased teenagers, weren't you? I was wondering if I could ask you some questions about that."

"Well, you're awfully inquisitive for a teacher, aren't you?" The female gave a light chuckle as she directed her hand out to her office along the hall, she proceeded to walk, indicating for the blonde to follow.

"Call it parental concern, I don't want my daughter to have to be afraid of coming to school," the detective commended her quick ability to create lies on the spot. She was walking behind, giving a sidewards glance to see that the utility closest was passed by, the same one which the boy's body had been found in yesterday, although it was cleaned up now. This case was beginning to confuse the hell out of her, mainly because she had so much to consider, such as the sudden 'craziness' that affected the victims, as well as this new information involving the mayor. Once she stepped into the office, she closed the door behind. "I heard that the kids were acting weird right before they died, why?"

The counselor's eyebrow raised, as though she was surprised to be asked something so blunt, "there are many causes, pressure, drugs, problems at home."

"Still, it's a little too abrupt, don't you think? How did they act when you spoke to them?" Tamsin pressed as forwardly as she could.

"I...they were fine, distant, but fine."

"Fine? From what I've reviewed, they were detailed to be aggressive toward the nurse and the other students around."

"I'm not sure why that would be, maybe I have a kinder attitude to them? They need someone to confide in, someone who will do nothing more than listen."

The blonde gave a small nod, crossing her arms over as she began to pace casually around the room. She wasn't thinking clearly, mainly because she was too conflicted over every other subject in her mind. However, her eyes gazed across some of the books on the shelf, and then passed over a photograph. She thought nothing of it at first, "that might be true," her sentence came to an untimely hesitation when she gave another look over the picture. It was a group one, involving the woman, a man...and oh, look, seven other males who appeared much younger.

Seven sons.

A father.

And...

"Oh, shit, you are mommy dearest," the realization hit Tamsin so quickly - but not half as quick as she was to spin around.

All of a sudden she could see that a very conniving smirk had overridden the other woman's previous smile of innocence and sincerity, "for a history teacher, you should really mind your own business."

"This is my business. You're the Fae, aren't you?" As the valkyrie began to get her caution around her, she started to step away from the shelf, a frown on her features as she eyed the female.

"Ding, another point to the blonde. You are very good at guessing, aren't you?"

"Call it a gift. I hope you and your family have enjoyed snacking on this town for the past two hundred years, because it ends here." Tamsin was seemingly declaring an open brawl already, now that she had a confession and she had a clear culprit - why hesitate? She was in a tense stance. An offensive one.

Oddly, the woman opposite looked less stiff, she kept a smart grin on her lips, crossing her arms over her chest, "I don't appreciate a little blonde threatening my boys like that."

"Then how about a valkyrie threatening them?" In the next second, the blonde had guided her hand to the hem of her skirt, brushing up to her thigh. Trust her to come prepared, she had a blade holstered around the top of her leg should she need to use it. And right now, she did.

Grasping at the handle, she drew the weapon out and made a surge forward, twisting her arm in a violent slash for the female's chest.

Because she sure as hell didn't plan on playing nice.

Only, the hit never made impact. Tamsin's eyes became wide when she saw that the other woman had caught the steel blade at the last possible second, "you're going to have to do better than that, valkyrie," the words left in a cold voice and an abrupt 'snap' echoed as the knife was broken into two pieces.

The unexpected strength that this particular Fae possessed had caught the detective by surprise. And then, she found that the speed was just as bad, because in the following moment, the woman's palm crashed straight into her solar plexus. The sheer force, sent Tamsin staggering violently into the bookcase behind her. Breathing had suddenly become a sharp struggle seeing as the air was just squashed from her lungs. She was gasping, clutching her hand to her chest. Bo hadn't been lying when she said that a single attack had wielded colossal power to it.

"Come on, come on, come on, I thought you were here to end this." The counselor continued to mock as she closed the distance, discarding the broken weapon to the ground. When near, she aimed to thrust a punch forward.

It was just unfortunate that Tamsin had willed her body to lean to one side. Her gaze was still as stunned when she felt the small air brush past her cheek as the female's fist hit into the wooden frame of the shelf, crashing directly threw it as though it was water.

If it had been her face in the way, no doubt her jaw would've been broken. The valkyrie closed her fist and brought her hand into the woman's stomach with a repleted power. And when it had done slight significance, she tried to do the same again. Only, this time her curled hand was captured within the female's.

"My, aren't you the persistent one?" The woman's grin was cheshire-like as she began to crush down against the blonde's fingers and palms, even to the point where the wrist was going to strain from the pressure also.

Tamsin's teeth were clenching, but she refused to cry out, "shut up," she hissed angrily and used her available arm in order to swing her elbow into the redhead's cheek. It was enough to jut the woman's face to the side, but unfortunately, she barely budged where distance was concerned. The blonde didn't want to leave any chances so she cracked at her jaw again with a similar attack. The skin on her own flesh was hurting with the force she was using.

As with most things in her life, the irony never ceased. She had specifically given orders to run if there was trouble - yet she was too big headed to listen to her own advice.

Before she could land in another hit, the female reacted and gripped her tight by the throat, hauling her up until her feet were dangling on the floor. "You honestly think you can win? That's adorable."

When the grip began to strengthen, Tamsin was left fighting for the urge to continue breathing, because the passageway down her throat was being constricted. She didn't doubt that her neck could be snapped like a twig, and it bothered her to no end.

"My family have survived for a long time. We've killed Fae and human alike, so what makes you think that you ever stood a chance?" The question was asked, but no answer was allowed to be given. The woman released her hold, but nothing was ever simple, for in the following second she performed some agile form of a roundhouse kick, slamming her foot directly into Tamsin's side. She could only watch through a victorious gaze as the impact sent the stubborn blonde crashing through the office door; her body hitting the floor on the other side. "Oops, I guess I used a little too much power."

The valkyrie was less concerned about responding and more panicked by the way that her body felt as though it had just been hit by a train. She really didn't feel as though she could move a single muscle. And to make matters worse, she heard the steps from the woman.

However, that wasn't half as horrible as hearing a voice at the opposite end of the hallway was, "oh, crapballs!"

Kenzi, of course it was.

She was the only other person within the building right now.

More than ever Tamsin's concern set in, "Kenzi, get the hell out of here," she groaned painfully as she attempted to push herself onto her hands and knees, at the very least.

"Well, well, and just who do we have here?" As the redhead stepped out of the office, she wiped down the front of her attire, shooting a deceptive look along the other end of the hall, to the younger female. "Ah, yes, the girl faking to be your daughter. I bet she has a delicious heart."

The thief's eyes grew wide and self-consciously she brought one hand to cover over her own chest, "you're the Fae!? The damn counselor!?"

"And she's clever too, imagine that," the female rolled her eyes, noticing the way that the fallen detective was trying to get up, but she focused more on the human, "say, kid, why don't you come over her? Hm? Let me get a better look at you."

"Yeah right, so you can make me all crazy and eat my valuable heart? No freakin' way!"

"Oh, I can assure you my mind tricks make the game more fun. Breaking a person's sanity renders them helpless and dangerous all at once. It gives me full control over them, why do you think these students didn't scream out? I made them want to die."

"You're one sick bitch who needs to get put down," Kenzi's own heart was beating frantically when she saw that the woman was beginning to walk towards her, "Tamsin! Tamsin, get up!" she pleaded as she started to back away.

The blonde, with borrowed energy, stumbled up to her feet, although she nearly swayed. Reaching into the other pocket of her jacket, she pulled out the keys to her truck and hurled them across the hall, across to her friend. "Drive as fast as you can." A fleeting relief coursed through her when she saw that the girl had caught the item, but it was the reluctance that caused her to enforce her order, "go!"

"Tamsin, I-"

"Just get yourself out of here, find the succubus," the valkyrie rushed a couple of steps ahead and gripped a strong hold of the Fae's arm, yanking her around. She was buying time while the Russian girl made a run for it. Each second counted. "I'm not dead yet, we have a fight to finish."

The counselor was giving a half hearted look across her shoulder as Kenzi reached the door - to her it was as though she was watching a meal escape. "Then consider it finished," her response could have been ambiguous, were it not for the fact that she put all of her attention forward - and in one swift strike, she used the back of her hand to whack Tamsin across the jaw.

Sufficed to say, she had knocked the lights right out. The valkyrie's body was jolted straight into the set of lockers, making quite the dent into the metal. It was evidence of how much power was packed behind an attack that may have not appeared like much. Tamsin was on the ground in the next instant. Unlike before, she was limp, void of all consciousness, and it barely appeared as though she was going to spring back up in the next minute or so. The redhead stepped over to where she lay, staring down, "not to worry, I won't kill you, yet, oh no, I'll leave you with a nice little surprise." The words came to an end and the woman made a simple turn around and paced along the corridor - intending to leave the building to pursue Kenzi.

As to this spoken of 'surprise', it would be nothing good.

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While the next hour or two had passed by, the blonde lay face down on the cold tiled floor. Her only reason for stirring was due to the oncoming feeling of someone nudging her shoulder. The voice calling out to her was inaudible, it's muffling was making her head pound worse than any hangover imaginable. Her skull was on fire and if it wasn't for being alive, she'd have sworn that her brain had exploded. Then there was the next problem, every time she breathed her chest became so tight, as though there was an elephant standing on it. 'Shit...I really got my ass handed to me.' Disappointment was the first thought to flow through her agonizing mind, even before she had made an attempt to open her eyes. But, when she did, she found that it was painful to adjust to the bright lights above, as well as she blurry image of a figure hovering over her. She prayed that it was Bo, but again, she was sorely let down when her vision balanced itself out. It was just the nurse. Teenagers were grouped around, gasping and gossiping in hushes to one another.

'Kids...oh my god, Kenzi!' Finally, worry entered the equation. Tamsin ignored whatever babbling was coming from the medical professional. She bit down on her cheek to suppress whining as she started to pick herself up from the floor. Even though the nurse was advising against it, she persisted anyway. When standing semi-straight, she felt warm blood trickle down her left temple, trailing down her eyebrow, coming close to hitting the iris, although she avoided it by wiping the area with the back of her sleeve.

The white sleeve which was now coated crimson.

"Out of my way," furious was an understatement as to how the valkyrie was currently feeling, she was rough when she tugged away from the concerning nurse, "I don't need anyone's help." And now she was snapping viciously as she began to stagger along the corridor, using the wall as a means of support whenever she came near to toppling to the floor. Whenever any other staff members even dared to approach her, she would shoot them a glare, as though to warn them that she'd rip their arm off and beat them to death with it if they didn't stop. More or less, she was hobbling through the mobs of students, refusing to make eye contact with any of them. The only kid she cared about wasn't even in the building.

Yes, she could have just mentioned that the counselor was the killer - but she was arrogant. She wanted a rematch and she wanted to win. If anyone else got involved then it would only spoil her revenge.

Once Tamsin had made it outside, she searched around to see whether or not her truck was parked in the lot.

Thankfully it was gone, which meant that Kenzi must have gotten back to the house. Good, now she just needed to get there herself. She clutched one hand to her side, not unlike the way that Bo had done the night beforehand. They had something else in common, it appeared. The valkyrie was less complaining about it though, she was too enraged that she tried to wait out the torturous pain. Her main purpose was to get to the others, so she began to walk - or rather, limp - for the tedious ten minute journey that she knew it was going to take. The time would do nothing more than let her worries fester inside of her own mind. What if something terrible had happened? She hated to admit it, but she hadn't been strong enough to defeat the Fae. And now that she knew there was about eight of them to deal with, it just felt like too much for anyone to burden. She couldn't have escaped - as a normal person would have done. No, no, she had to stay and pick a battle.

A battle which had cost her dearly given that she hardly felt as though she was keeping herself together. If it wasn't physically impossible then she was sure that her body would have fallen apart already. Her life cycle wasn't as fruitful as it used to be. She was becoming an old doll that could break easily and that thought was poison to her brain. Warriors were never supposed to fall.

And heroes never failed either, so it only proved that she didn't qualify to that category. By losing today, she had let herself down and she had let her two female companions down, whether they would ever admit to it or not.

Somewhere toward the end of the journey, Tamsin guessed it must have been around nine o'clock, seeing as how a lot of people appeared to be rushing around; if they weren't too busy giving concerned glances her way and asking if she was 'alright'. Her automatic response was to say yes and get it over with, the idea of having others wallow over her made her want to vomit. Being seen as weak was just another point on the list of the things that she hated. Luckily though, when she reached the driveway to the house, she could forget about all of that. First and foremost, she saw that her vehicle was parked squint, with a couple of bullet holes in the body and several dents in the hood. "Christ..." It was the only word to fall from her lips because she had no clue as to what had happened during the period in which she had been knocked unconscious within the school grounds. She assumed that Kenzi must have been chased by the police. The Fae police, that was.

Tamsin sped up the last few steps and shoved the front door open so harshly that it could have broken from it's hinges. From what she could see, the hallway looked a mess. The art work on the walls was bashed in, and an ornament or two had been knocked over. All of which was proof of a struggle. "Kenzi!? Bo!?" She called out in a blind panic as she closed the door behind her.

No answer was given within five seconds, which caused her battered heart to swell, but then it tamed when she heard a coy, "Hey Tammy," from the top of the stairs.

She snapped her sights immediately to the noise and saw the succubus leaning over the bannister at the top, wearing a small grin, which was highly questionable when considering that the danger was all around. "Bo?" It didn't take much for the blonde to begin ascending the steps, beating back sharp winces whenever the battered muscles and bones in her body yelled out at her, "are you alright? Where is Kenzi?"

When reaching the top, she required to hold against the wooden railing as an extra form of support while her eyes scanned the brunette up and down, there were a couple of visible injuries, "what happened?"

"Oh, everything is fine," the succubus was uncharacteristically calm as she ran her index finger along the surface of the bannister, she took a step closer to the valkyrie, "we don't have to worry about Kenzi right now."

Well, with that being said, Tamsin knew that something was definitely wrong, "that's not much of an answer," she was gritting her teeth, being bothered slightly with the way that the distance was becoming less and less existent, "Bo, you're acting..." Before finishing her own sentence, it did suddenly click to her, "you're acting strange. Damn it, did you have a run-in with a redhead? What did she do to you? Did she take Kenzi?"

Instead of a casual reply, the brunette lunged forward, shoving the detective up against the wall. She grappled at her wrists and pinned them both above her head. Even though the valkyrie had groaned and struggled, it hadn't been enough to break her free. "Kenzi, Kenzi, KENZI! That's all I hear from you! Does that girl mean more to you than I do?" Bo was looking rather het up throughout her lashing words.

"She is your best friend and our enemy wants to kill her, if you were yourself then you'd be racing off to save her," the blonde was tugging at her forearms, but it was no use, the brunette's hold was a solid as a vice.

"I just want you, Tamsin," the succubus moved in and spontaneously ran her tongue up the valkyrie's left cheek, all the way to her temple. She was able to taste the fresh blood that had trailed from the small gash in the side of her head and let out a gratifying moan, "I want you in every way imaginable."

The blonde was speechless, she scolded herself for the growing wave of arousal that was spurring inside of her, but she had immense willpower, she could fight it down. She knew that she could. 'Oh shit, I've got a wacko succubus who wants me...' she assumed it was a bad thing, because she could handle anything in the world, but this was new to her. "Damn it, I should've known this would happen."

"Aren't you going to tell me that you want me too?" Bo seemed to carry impatience to her question while she grazed her teeth back down the female's cheek, scraping firmly over the skin, "it's only polite."

"Bo, I don't want you to take this the wrong way, but you are out of your fucking mind," the valkyrie was hindered at the end of her response when she felt the succubus reach her neck, but then she suddenly stopped. She had just said the wrong thing, hadn't she? A dead silence loomed over and it was only broken when she heard how harsh the brunette's breathing had become. Bo's right hand came loose and connected in a sharp slap against the detective's jaw. It was sore enough to make Tamsin's skull thrash around and she could taste blood on her bottom lip.

"You aren't being kind, Tammy, " the brunette grabbed at the blonde's chin, tugging her head back around to the front, but seeing the new crimson caused her to change her antics, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Bo moved both of her hands to clutch against either side of the valkyrie's face, "you just made me angry," she pouted and hovered her lips across Tamsin's, "don't do that again."

The detective officially had no clue on how to predict the brunette; all she knew was that whatever crazy Fae magic the counselor had worked on those students, she had also worked on Bo. And her cheek stung. The succubus wasn't in control of her own actions or reactions for that matter. This enemy was obviously just playing a twisted game, taking Kenzi and leaving the dismantled woman behind.

"Bo, listen to me, you've been caught under the same hex of insanity that the victims have all suffered from, if we find Kenzi and the Fae then maybe it can be reversed," Tamsin was back to groaning when her words were ignored, the succubus grabbed at her white blouse and recklessly tore it open; the buttons scattering here, there and everywhere. "What are you doing!?"

"Mm, we've been at this foreplay nonsense for days now, I'm done waiting," the succubus curled her hands tightly around the open blouse and marched backwards, yanking the valkyrie with her to the bedroom, even despite the protests, "I've got it bad for you, and you've got it bad for me, lets cut all of the bullshit inbetween."

"This isn't the best time, I really think that you should-" Tamsin yelped midway through her retaliation when Bo's left hand traveled south, a little too close to home. By the time she made an attempt to resist, she found that she was too late. Already she was being pushed onto the mattress.

"I've wanted to ravish you ever since I saw you in this teacher get-up," the succubus smirked as she took a hold of the blonde's ankles, slipping the heeled shoes straight off - then carelessly tossing them somewhere over her shoulder, "one way or another, I'm going to have you."

Tamsin had never seen the brunette this forward before, of course it was because her sanity was away somewhere else, but still, it was worth caution and excitement. "Hold on," the blonde mumbled as she scurried to her feet, standing on the mattress, she pointed down at Bo, "I don't want to be caught in a sex game by a crazy succubus. You're out of your mind."

The brunette's gaze held a predatory hunger as she looked the valkyrie up and down, "scared, detective? Afraid that I'll be too much for you to handle?"

"Bo, my body feels like it has been hit by a train, or twelve, Kenzi is missing, you can't be trusted right now, and who is left saving the day again? ME." Now the blonde was pointing back at herself, she narrowed her eyes, preparing to step back when the succubus had crawled onto the bed. Not that she could, no, typically, the woman grabbed her blouse and hauled her down - until she had no choice but to fall onto her lap, straddling her.

Talk about awkward positions, especially at a time like this.

The succubus looped her arms tightly around the blonde's waist, being sure to keep her from scampering away, "you are adorable when you are helpless," she spoke seductively, drawing her lips to the female's collarbone, "delicious, actually."

Helpless. Now that was a term that made the valkyrie growl lowly in the back of her throat, "I am not helpless."

"Prove it."

Those two words managed to ignite directly into the blonde's haughtiness, all she could think about was making a point. Her left hand seized a sudden hold of Bo's hair and she lugged her nearer until their lips had made an urgent collision.

Playing with a demented succubus was like trying to touch fire without getting burned, she knew that much.

The brunette's needy reciprocation startled her; Bo was gluttonous as she took Tamsin's bottom lip within her teeth, sinking down until she had pierced the flesh. Only then did she commence into a deeper kiss, pushing her tongue into the valkyrie's mouth, making sure that they both shared the taste of blood. Judging by the muffled groan, it had been effective.

Within seconds, the blonde was being lowered back to lie on the bed, with the other woman clambering on top of her, the contact between their lips was just as ferocious. Bo would brush her tongue mercilessly against Tamsin's, however, Tamsin would counter the movement with strong thrashes of her own.

Both of them were gushing moans and they hadn't even really delved into anything too intense yet.

That issue was soon resolving itself as the succubus made short work of finally pulling the torn blouse from the blonde's torso. Her hands were fondling all across the tender flesh, even the bruised areas, but she didn't care for consideration. It just appeared to get a rise from the valkyrie. Her own shirt was now targeted and ripped open, similarly, she assisted the female in getting it off by letting it slip down her shoulders.

In spite of how wrecked the valkyrie felt, she ignored that pain and listened to lust instead. Her fingers lowered and undone the button at the top of Bo's trousers, and as before she began to tug them down from the waistband. It must have looked like some frantic strip race, due to the way that the succubus was also divesting her of her skirt. In the end, they had pulled either article of clothing off at an equal time - which left them both in their undergarments.

The succubus pressed in and ravaged Tamsin's neck with her unsated lips, she was biting and grazing in all the ways that made the female squirm beneath her. Whenever she had engaged in sexual activities in the past, she was prone to being thorough, although, on this occasion, she was acting from pure instinct, a little like an animal that desired to own it's mate. Her mouth blanketed over the blonde's pulse point, sucking roughly at the flesh.

"Shit..." Tamsin forced her eyes to shut tightly as a throaty moan escaped from her, she ran her fingers through the brunette's locks, entangling desperately. One side of her neck felt both bruised and numb with the onslaught of Bo's charged kisses. Her hands were groping and pinching possessively over any area of skin they touched against. The valkyrie jerked when an injury was pressed on too firmly. It was another reminder that the succubus wasn't herself.

She was too ruthless.

And that happened to be intoxicating, it was wrong for Tamsin to even indulge in this moment, but then again...when did she ever consider herself as a 'responsible' figure?

It was a mess. All she had wanted was Bo. And, though insane, Bo wanted her too.

Before she let any more time of submission pass, she nudged the succubus over, rolling on top of her to reverse the positions. "As if I'm going to let you have all of the control," she moved her hands to the female's bra, intending to remove it. Bo was only too eager to help. In fact, she was even devoted enough to also shift her pelvis in order to allow her underwear to be extracted from her, when the time came.

"Come on, valkyrie, skin for skin," the succubus purred as she too raised her hands to shred the remaining attire from the blonde. The bra was pried off, and the panties were yanked, pulled and thrown aside soon after. When her eyes were able to drink in the full view of the now-nude female above her, her irises were on the edge to flickering blue. She swung her legs up and around Tamsin's waist, locking her ankles together firmly.

"I'm going to hell for this," the detective told herself, it felt like a sin that she was so attracted to the unstable female, but she couldn't fend off temptation forever. She guided her left hand down to Bo's legs, clutching her core in a perfectly tight cup. It was enough to make the brunette gasp and rock her hips up, creating more friction. Tamsin repaid the cooperation by grinding the ball of her palm into her sensitive clitoris; if this love making was going to be a battle, she would take no prisoners.

Bo was clinging onto the valkyrie, with both her arms and legs, grunting and groaning pleasurably, "oh, yes," her noises were enough to send a rush of want through the blonde, the raw sexual energy becoming twenty times as potent, "take me, Tamsin, I want to feel you everywhere."

It became apparent that the detective had a problem with resisting the succubus. Sure, she could put it off a day or so, but in the end, the two of them always ended up tearing up the sheets. A buzz of heat pooled through her body when she listened to the female's pleading tone. She guided two digits along the female's folds and then, with an abrupt jolt, she drove them inside of her.

"Oh, god!" Bo cried out, arching, as she was met with the harder motion, her fingernails dug into Tamsin's shoulderblades, breaking the first layer of skin. Her hips were bucking in rhythm with the solid thrusting of the valkyrie's digits, and blissful moans ran from her mouth when she felt how wild her body was being treated. Her original plan had been to take advantage over the blonde, but she didn't mind being owned herself. Not when the pleasure was so scorching inside of her.

Tamsin curled her fingers, plunging in harsh mannerisms, she knew how to reach the delicate spots inside of the succubus, she could make her groin clench. As a lover, she desired to understand how her paramour's body worked. Seemingly, it had paid off, she heard Bo gasp louder and more than that, she felt the constant clawing down her spine. The flesh was broken, and the succubus' hands and fingers were making trails of blood. It didn't cause much agony, if anything, it amazed her to see how 'out of sorts' the brunette was acting. She chafed her teeth along her neck, nipping and marking the skin.

The succubus was being put through her paces when the valkyrie's fingers delved particularly harsh, her muscles were beginning to ache with the way she was always rocking her hips into the thrusts. Her clitoris was being tended to by the blonde's palm - and it felt like hellfire in paradise. Heavenly, but with a much needed burn to it. Her body began to quiver, a light sweat building as she ground harder, needing to hit that point of release. "Oh, OH!"

If the neighbors next door heard this then it wouldn't be a total shock, Bo didn't even try to tame the volume on her vocal range, when she reached her orgasm, it rushed through her like an intense tidal wave of ecstasy. She became tense, crying out a prayer-like, "Tamsin!", the woman's thrusts were astute to ride her through her climax, so it wasn't surprising that she doubled into drawing out a second release. Her limbs were trembling, her tormented mind away on cloud nine. By the time it had taken for reality to actually home in once more, she was panting heavily, sinking back onto the mattress. Her almost lethal hold onto the valkyrie lessened until she was caressing over the flesh she had been scratching so violently.

In the aftermath of the activity, Tamsin could feel the light stinging down her spine, as well as the dozen other aches and bruises that were scattered over her. The things she done for her pride...

She considered pulling back, yet, she refrained from doing so when Bo had taken a hold of her wrist. Unsure of what to expect, she stayed curious and watched as the succubus guided her hand to her mouth.

"Mmm, you're a real wolf in the sheets, aren't you?" The brunette took the blonde's index finger into her lips, running her tongue along the flesh, able to taste herself. She gave a prolonged moan, looking at the heated valkyrie through a set of heavy-lidded eyes.

"In case it has escaped your notice, I'm much stronger than any wolf." That was all Tamsin had the chance to say, as in the next second, her finger was released and she was pulled down for yet another relentless kiss. She could taste Bo and gave a groan of approval as she roved her tongue in her mouth. The woman's hands were on her shoulders and she was being maneuvered over until it was now her own back that was pressed to the bed.

Bo had finally regained the dominance, and when she broke the connection of their lips, she was kissing her way to the valkyrie's ear, "I hope you enjoyed your control while it lasted," she whispered, darkly, "because I am going to screw your brains out."

The promise alone made the blonde's breathing become irregular, she found that Bo had taken a hold of her right leg, guiding her thigh to drape over her hip, "I've said it once, I'll say it again, you're quite the dreamer, aren't you?" Tamsin's cocky question earned her a small bite down the side of her throat. On instinct, she grasped at the brunette's sides.

"Now, now, there'll be less of that," Bo warned and took a hold of the blonde's wrists, pinning them above her head. She used only one hand to keep them restrained, and slid her other down the front of the valkyrie's body, "we both know that you crave my touch," as she ventured below Tamsin's groin, she pushed the pad of her thumb into her clitoris, starting to rub harsh circles against the sensitive skin, "in fact, I'd say you crave it right here."

Feeling the pressure into her sweet spots caused the valkyrie to moan, her hips were unconsciously trying to press up into the contact, and she gave a tug at her forearms. The restrain frustrated her, but it turned her on to a larger extent.

"I want you to tell me that you're mine Tamsin - that you belong to me, and only me," the succubus made bittersweet demands into the shell of the detective's ear, "and that you would be nothing without me."

Before Tamsin's lips had even parted, the phone at the bedside counter had began to jingle, causing her eyes to widen.

What unfortunate timing.

As she tilted her head to the left, she noticed that it was the succubus' phone, and more specifically, that the caller identity screened Lauren's name.

"God, what a kill joy," Bo huffed, but oddly, she was smirking, "I'll deal with this, not to worry," she released her hold onto Tamsin's wrists and reached across for the device. When picking it up she answered, bringing it to her ear, "hey, can you stop calling for once in your life?"

'Oh...shoot' the blonde's eyes were wide, because she knew that if Bo was in her right mind then she would never have handled the call like that. Not to the doctor of all people.

"I'm too busy to talk at the moment," the succubus continued, giving a breathless chuckle, "that's silly actually, I'm going to be busy for a long time, since you want some lame ass break, I've decided that my interests lay elsewhere. Au revoir." The conversation lasted little more than ten seconds. The brunette threw the device across the room so hard that it shattered against the wall; falling into several irreparable pieces on the floor. "Now, where were we..."

"Bo-" Tamsin was partially lost for words, "-you do realize that you just cut away from your girlfriend?"

"So?" The brunette couldn't see the problem, she didn't waste time to reform back to holding the valkyrie's wrists above her head. "You're the one that I want to be with, can't you see that?"

The valkyrie wasn't sure whether the insanity was effecting Bo, or if it simply made her fully honest. Either way, she wasn't going to complain. "Well, I'm just-"

Bo silenced the blonde by crashing their lips together, she wasn't keen on talking about something that she held no current care for. All she desired was to make the woman underneath her writhe in a torturous ecstasy. She continued to circle her thumb against her clitoris, and while doing so, she ran three of her fingers lower, and slipped each digit inside of her.

It surprised her to feel how tight the valkyrie was, so she gave her a moment to adjust, grinning when the kiss had been broken due to a deep moan, "I never knew that I aroused you this much," she teased, aware of how moist the blonde had become from all of the stimulation so far.

As soon as the thrusting began, Tamsin was pulling at her wrists, trying to free herself from the constriction. Bo was using so much force that the wooden headboard of the bed was banging into the wall. She couldn't fight the urge to arch her pelvis into the oncoming ministrations, the succubus was hitting all of the unbidden nerves and she was reduced to a mindless spree of moans and obscenities, "Mmm, Bo... yes..."

She was going to have a hard time when it came to explaining why her rescue mission for Kenzi was delayed.

It was just that, Bo was a mistress of seduction and as of lately, she happened to be a contrast to her usual tame self. Even if Tamsin had wanted to raise up a fight, she would've only been putting off the inevitable. She wasn't physically capable. Not right now, anyway.

With luck, she slid one arm free and coiled it straight around the succubus' neck. As before, her fingers were clutching at her hair, intertwining in the soft brunette locks. Her heart was thundering in her chest. Pleasure was starting to coil and build inside of her and she could feel that her peak was arriving at an astonishing pace. She could already feel the tremors as it came nearer and nearer.

"I want you to come for me, Tamsin," Bo's voice had taken a softer turn, one of pleading, "for me," she emphasized, locking her fingers together with the female's hand that she still had pinned down against the pillow.

The words were the last encouragement that the valkyrie needed until she was pushed over the edge. She gripped strongly onto the succubus' hand, which was a sign that her release was overwhelming her. The rocking of her hips had become a strained action against Bo's perilous thrusting and she was too breathless to even cry out, so she was restoring to sharp gasps, repeating the same name over, and over again.

Bo took another chance and closed the gap between their lips. She might have first initiated a kiss, but it transformed into a small feeding session as she began to draw out some of her beloved's rare Chi. It was always proven to be at the highest level during a person's most blissful state.

And it was official: Tamsin could no longer form a coherent thought.

Her natural high was extended with the way that the succubus was choosing to pull some energy from her. She feared that she may end up passing out from the lack of a break, but then again, she would never show herself to be that 'weak'.

When the brunette was taking longer than anticipated, the valkyrie gave a small tug against her hair, and that seemed to do the trick. Bo stopped herself, her eyes were flashing cobalt and she happened to wear a grin of deliriousness. "Mmm, you're such a good girl to me, Tamsin," she spoke in a singsong voice, physically adoring the rundown female underneath her, "my Tamsin," the succubus added as she stroked her fingertips along the inside of the blonde's thigh, after having retracted them.

"...I aim to please," the valkyrie mumbled breathlessly, attempting to lean up, "now I really need to save Kenzi, and then I need to get you back to normal." She assumed that it was going to be as straightforward as she had just described, but that was before Bo suddenly pushed her back down.

"And who said that I was going to let you go?" The brunette's brow was kinked, the conniving smirk still making her look beautifully manic. "Forget about everything else, you have me."

"Bo..." Tamsin said, unsure, "...you don't know what you're saying."

"I know exactly what I'm saying," the succubus was lowering her body so that she was pressing firmly into the valkyrie's, "besides, that was just the warm-up."

"What? You're not serious?" The blonde soon received an answer when she felt that Bo's hips were steadily, and slowly, gyrating into her own, "ohhh, you are serious..."

How in the world was she going to get herself out of this?

Now she understood why the Fae had made a crack in Bo's sanity - having her here all obsessive and lustful was the perfect diversion tactic.
Only at the last possible second did Tamsin realize that this must have been a distraction. Although, kudos, because it was damn good. However, she needed to focus and save Kenzi.

As to how she was going to escape the sex driven succubus, she was still working on that.

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I would've gotten that chapter up sooner, but I promised you steaminess so I had to add some Valkubus action, so heads up, if you're reading the last part in a crowded room, shield the screen! xD

So, everything is in a state of hopelessness right now, Kenzi has been captured - by a family of heart eating Fae. Bo has been affected by some craziness (and a darker obsession with Tammy, yay!) and Tamsin herself is going to be dealing with the world's problems all over again AND she just doesn't catch a break. She's definitely going to want to kick some major Fae ass! c';

I loved writing the contrasts, like, Tamsin not wanting anything to happen to Bo - and then everything happens. And the fact that she warned the girls to run if there was trouble and boasted that she was too tough to get defeated, only to get herself knocked out in the school. What can I say, I'm a sucker for irony and tragedy. AND THEN BO JUST HUNG UP ON LAUREN!?

P.s, did y'all notice how tender and caring Bo was in the start? But then, being a tad insane, she was wild at the end. I know what you're thinking, "she isn't completely crazy right now", well just wait until the next chapter, *wink*

Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed! And if that confused the hell out of you, then I apologize, but I felt the need to add a twist. ;)

(Reviews! Yass!)

ThomasinaL - Oh, wow, that's a very good question. I would hope that she doesn't lose her memories, because it would be so tragic if she forgot Bo. Like my heart would just break. I think that she'll keep her memories though, because she seems to be able to recall that she can end a battle in the blink of an eye and things like that. Maybe it's just her soul/spirit that needs to get renewed. I'm not entirely sure, but I can't wait to find out! xD
How about yourself? Did you have any theories about how the end of her life cycle might work? c':

Dark Lord Daishi - Haha, you're right, Tamsin really isn't great when it comes to creating these excuses. ;D
I love me some cat and mouse with Valkubus!
Kenzi is just always in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The poor, poor girl. x]

shannon1419 - Well thank you, my dear! I'd have updated sooner but I wanted to input a little more Valkubus action at the end. ;D

FlipChick23 - Aw, I'm so glad that you liked it! I had a lot of fun writing it, because I could just picture that Tamsin's face would be priceless with the way that Kenzi acts in general. c':

bruubertolo - Tamsin loves to try and become the ultimate tease, and I'm really happy to hear that you liked the whole 'Bo's her wife' scenario, that was a load of fun to write actually. Kenzi just loves trying to ship those two together, bless her little soul. I'm going to have a lot of fun writing the next chapter or so too, because it's going to be interesting with Tammy having to handle Bo, given the latest predicament and all that. xD
Oh, trust me, I fell in love with you first. ;D

Puppets' Master - Let us indeed! I can hear the wedding bells already! xD
Oh, you just charmed your way into my everything. That's quite skillful. ;)
Haha, that's perfect! Every time I read your reviews I get all giddy and feel the need to jump around the room. YOU'RE AWESOME AND I WANNA STEAL YOU AND KEEP YOU, cause I'd love to have my favorite reviewer crush with me, mwahaha! x]

TheJojo99 - Aww, I'm always so thrilled to hear that you're enjoying it, I feel like Kenzi/Bo/Tamsin are forming some sort of a family bond together throughout this whole mission. Like, if Bo and Tamsin ever get married, they'll both be fighting over who gets Kenzi as their maid of honor. ;D
Oh, Tamsin self control seems to just slip in this recent chapter, I guess she can only resist for so long until she ends up giving in. Not that I blame her mind you, Bo is incredible. Period. c':

Javlalebb - If Kenzi isn't careful, I can see Bo and Tamsin trying to team up on her to get their own back, which would be pretty amusing to see actually. ;D
AH, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've always enjoyed trying to mix humor in with drama, and I'm so grateful that you like it! YAY! :']

xoDollyDeexo - Ah, honestly, you're far too kind to me. I'm blushing, I'm blushing! xD
Well, technically Bo and Tamsin do go uninterrupted at the end of this chapter (but I won't spoil it for yah in case you're reading this review first you wonderful, wonderful, person!) although, yes... there's a 'little' action at the end. Okay, I lie, there's a lot! ;]

BSwifty1997 - It is always a pleasure, my friend! It is always a pleasure! And thank YOU for reading. :')

Snagam80 - I like to keep people guessing, but yes, I've kinda unraveled the 'Fae' mystery now, which I hope makes sense. Sometimes I have an idea in my head and it seems really easy, but then by the time I write it all down and try to figure out whether it make sense for others to read I confuse myself. So, hopefully I haven't confused you or anyone else! c':
I guess the simple way of putting it would be that the school isn't closing because a powerful family of Fae are pulling all the strings, which makes the job harder for our three girls. But, I must say again, thank you so much. It always brings a smile to my face to read your lovely review, I don't feel as though I can express my gratitude enough though, because words just fall short sometimes!
I seem to have amped the drama back up in this chapter a little, but of course, I could never refuse putting the comedy in between Bo/Kenzi/Tamsin at the beginning. It's too fun to pass up - I hope you enjoy and I can't wait to hear from you again! Because you're awesome and I'm falling in love with the way you word things, it's brilliant! :'D

JanaeH - Well hello there, new reviewer, thank you for taking the time to read my fic! ;D
Bless you! It's awesome that you're happy with what I'm writing so far, it makes it a pleasure for me to continue. Just knowing that you're getting entertainment from it makes me feel like a million bucks, so merci beaucoup! x]

AwesomePerson22 - Let me just be the first to say, I agree with your username. YOU ARE AN AWESOME PERSON, NO JOKE! :'D
Thank you so, so, much for taking the time to read/review my work, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. And you're right, Valkubus forever indeed, I'm always so eager to update as quickly as I can for you, so hopefully you won't be waiting too long for the next one. x]
(and your secret is safe with me! c': )

Evelien - Why hello there you, I've missed writing to you! I hope you've been well! :')
Once again, I have to thank you, before I wrote this fanfiction, I was questionable as to how many chapters it would last, but right now I can't see it ever coming to an end. If it was possible, I'd just write about Bo/Tamsin forever so that you could always have something to read and enjoy. You've always been so kind to me, and I'm going to be eternally grateful for that, really, you are wonderful to converse with! :D