A/N: Thanks again to all who read this story and my other stories. I know I have an interesting way of writing where you don't know whether to love it or hate it and you never know where the story is going. I love keeping the readers on their toes it makes writing that much more fun. Thank you for following this story, adding it to your favorites, or taking time to write your amazing reviews. I also don't want to forget to thank the reviewers who took the time to reach out to me by sending a PM. To reviewer ALD2106 I never change my story because of negative reviews, I openly welcome criticism, it makes me a better writer. My intentions from the beginning were and always will be Doccubus. To reviewer Spyklv, I love your reviews they are so detailed keep them coming I find your views on my stories incredibly interesting. Enjoy the next chapter…
Bo stood perfectly still while Lauren's last words were echoing through her head, I don't know. How was it possible that three little words could cause so much conflict? It split the succubus down the middle. Her better half wanted to just accept this and continue to prove to the doctor that they were meant for each other. That they completed each other and complimented the other flawlessly. Then there was that bad side of her that wanted to march in front of the doctor pull Lauren into her arms and kiss her passionately igniting that fire only the two of them can start in the other. It was like those cartoon characters that had the devil on one shoulder and the angel on the other both telling the character what to do. That was exactly how she felt and didn't know which one to listen to. Looking at the blonde, her Lauren was painful to wait patiently. That is what answered it for Bo if there wasn't pain then it wasn't true love. If you don't love someone this deeply then you wouldn't feel pain because the strong feelings aren't there. She walked over to the Apollon standing in front of her. The succubus caught the blonde's eyes and they instantly locked onto each other. Bo put her hands on the sides of the blonde's face, "Well then I guess we will have to wait and see what the future has in store for us. Till then by you is where I will be." She leaned forward lightly kissing the doctor on the forehead. The brunette took a few steps backwards out of Lauren's personal space, "The immediate future of talking to Hale will not wait, you ready?"
Lauren was speechless. Who was this woman in front of her? What happened to the Bo she used to know? The one who was rash, foolish, irresponsible, stubborn, and impetuous? It looked like the succubus and sounded like her but this was definitely not the same person. The brunette finally grew up and kept surprising the blonde in a good way. It brought a smile to her face, "Why do we always have the worst timing?"
It was the brunette's turn to grin. "I have a theory." She smirked at the reference that the doctor once said to her when they were about to fight the Garuda. Lauren was talking about her theory of what happened to Bo when the Lich threatened the blonde's life. It was the first time the succubus was able to reach an inner power and strength. The thought of the doctor dying right there in front of her was more then she could handle. She knew she wouldn't let it happen. That she couldn't let it happen and that was when she stopped it sucking out everyone's chi at once purposely not touching the then human doctor.
Lauren cracked a smile knowing the exact reference the succubus was referring to. Least she knew there was nothing wrong with Bo's memory. "By all means enlighten me," she found this entertaining Bo schooling her for once.
"There are these things called Fairy Tales or Love Stories. And in these there are always two people who are supposed to be together but the universe never lets it be that simple. There is always heart break in between with a ton of other obstacles to overcome. But when the two finally do get together it is beyond magical because they realized through all their pain and agony how important they are to each other. It makes them appreciate each other that much more swearing to never let anyone get in between them again. Seems like love and suffering always go hand and hand," Bo thought her analogy was both cute and charming. Not to mention truthful. Snow White, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Notebook, any fairy tale or romantic movie you could think of was never easy. In the words of Kenzi maybe the two of them were a Faery Tale.
The doctor couldn't help but laugh at the brunette's comparison. She wasn't laughing to be mean actually she found it adorable. "I think I might have seen one or two of them." The blonde glanced at the time knowing it was getting closer to when she had her meeting to speak with Hale, "Let's see if I will even be around? The elders might want to have my head. That would put a tragic end to the fairy tale."
"Then we would be more of a Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. No one will try to take your head because they would have to go through me first." Bo turned around to head towards the door but the bow and arrows caught her attention. She headed towards the blonde's weapon instead running her fingers down the bow. It was so hard to believe the geeky doctor now had this in her place. She was the one in the relationship with the things that kill. The brunette was trying to picture Lauren, who looked the same and acted the same with all her medical/science stuff, shooting off arrows with precision. "I would like to see you practice one time," she kept her eyes on the bow when she asked the doctor.
The blonde turned her head slightly as she watched Bo head for the door before turning to her bow. The doctor looked on as the succubus softly ran her fingertips down the weapon of Lauren's choice. Not really her choice but it ran in her blood now. It has become as much a part of her as the ability to heal. The brunette appeared fascinated with it. Bo was so intrigued with the blonde's new way of life that she never even knew that Lauren was standing beside her till she heard her speak, "After today I would show you if you want to see."
Bo just nodded glad that although the doctor was now some kind of Arrow assassin she still had the same personality that the brunette fell in love with. They started towards the light fae compound together. The succubus was silently thankful that she was becoming a part of Lauren's life again.
POLICE STATION
Tamsin went over to her desk rolling her eyes that Dyson wasn't there. Figures the one frigging time that I am not late and he isn't here. She picked up the phone dialing the shifters number. He answered on the third ring. "And why aren't you at work? This is the last time I am nice to you," the dark fae huffed into the phone.
Dyson was amused by his partner's tone. "I am at the light fae compound so I can go with your girlfriend to talk to Hale, my old partner, the Ash remember him?" He hated to admit it but he could see what the doctor saw in her. She may not be the most romantic person and certainly had the oddest way with words but there was something about the Valkyrie. Maybe it had to do with how she went against everything her fae species said that she should be. He saw her inner battle. The way she was verses the way she was feeling and thinking. It couldn't be easy. He wanted to be a friend to her so she had someone to talk to but he knew if he offered it she would make some kind of snarky remark.
The blonde dark fae hung her head down of course he would be there. She couldn't believe she didn't think of it. Her mind was so preoccupied with thinking of the doctor herself that it left little room for anything else. The space that was left over was dedicated to the missing fae cases. It wasn't like she was some love sick puppy like the wolf was with the succubus. It was her conflictions. She accepted she had feelings for the doctor she was no longer trying to fight that. The Valkyrie also accepted that Lauren was still in love with Bo and the only thing that got her through that was knowing that the Apollon felt something towards the dark fae. What consumed her thoughts the most was what exactly she did feel for the once human and where she wanted it to go. "Just make sure it goes well for her today," she hung up after she said it not wanting to talk anymore.
Tamsin put the pile of fae cases on her desk as she went through them. She told Lauren to call her as soon as she spook to Hale. The Valkyrie appreciated that the Ash allowed her access to the lab. Of course part of the reason he did that was that she was Dyson's partner and needed to be able to speak to the doctor. The siren also allowed it because she was now dating the blonde. Fae politics was where the line had to be drawn. She just hoped that everything went smoothly for her the ex human never seemed to have anything go easily. If Evony tried to start any hell she was going to use all of her abilities on her even if it meant draining her to death. The Morrigan was so consumed with taking down Bo she didn't care who else she plowed down in the way. That was why Tamsin lied to her about the dark fae she woke up and killed. If the Valkyrie was no longer useful she would just be another mowed down in the way.
LIGHT FAE COMPOUND
Dyson had to blink to make sure he was seeing correctly. Bo and Lauren were coming down the street towards the compound. This he didn't predict. Technically the succubus was unaligned and it wasn't interfering with Light or Dark politics. Plus he was sure Hale would try to use it to get the brunette to pledge herself to the Light. The shifter knew if it meant Lauren's safety in anyway Bo would do it without having to give it a second thought. "Bo," the wolf said raising an eyebrow as the two got close enough to hear him.
"I'm back-up besides this is sort of my fault," the succubus reasoned with her other ex.
"No you're not I should have never tested it on myself and then none of this would have happened," Lauren wasn't going to let the brunette take the blame.
The shifter just shook his head. This was going to be a more interesting morning then he expected. He opened the door for the two walking in behind them as they made their way to Hale's office. It was a slightly humorous the three of them going to the Ash together. It was like the first time they all sat on the couch at the Dal. Dyson remembered how awkward that was. He was sleeping with Bo but said that it couldn't be anything more getting overly jealous when the doctor showed up. Even then he saw the way the succubus looked at her. Things have a way of coming full circle. They let the guards outside of Hale's office let him know the three were there.
TAFT INDUSTRIES
Isaac was walking down the hallway with ten of his men. "Make sure to go through every single room. I want all the bows and arrows taken out of this complex in the next two hours. Bring them to the woods for all I care I just don't want any in the facility when Dr. Lewis is here." He was strolling at a brisk pace back to his office. Later today Lauren would be there and he wasn't going to take any chances. Now he had to figure out the best way to approach this. He didn't want to shoot her through the heart because there goes one of the best fae species. Taft also knew she wasn't going to be too thrilled at what he was going to say. Least he had a few hours to get this down just the way he wanted.
LIGHT FAE COMPOUND – ASH'S OFFICE
Hale smirked as the three of them walked in one after the other. Lauren followed by Bo and then came Dyson. Naturally the brunette was in the middle. He was standing behind his desk motioning for them to sit in the plush hunter green chairs opposite of him. The Ash sat down after all of them were seated. He sat upright folding his hands together letting them drop onto his desk before addressing them. "Why am I a little nervous to see the three of you in my office together?" He thought it was better to cut to the chase. He was almost petrified of their answer.
"Hale promise to listen and not freak out," the shifter knew his friend. He knew that Hale taking on the responsibilities of the Ash was a lot on him. The siren was always looking for new ways to fix what prior Ash's did wrong.
Hale licked his top lip before putting on a wide fake smile, "When you don't want someone to freak out you never start that way because now I'm freaking out and no one has said anything yet." It was never a good way to begin a conversation. The three of them in front of him was probably a bad sign in itself before the wolf added that in.
"All I am saying is listen and keep an open mind," Dyson tried to smooth it over. Bo punched his side as she gazed at him with her brows furrowed together. He just shrugged maybe he didn't have the best way with words.
"I'm fae Hale," Lauren got straight to the point.
Hale went from watching his friend to staring at his head doctor. His eyebrows went up as he turned his head slightly as if he was trying to hear her better, "Say that again."
"Long story short, I made injections when I was still with Bo to be able to sustain her. To be enough for her it also increased my strength hence giving the extra push I needed. I tested it on myself to see if I did become stronger. I got Apollon blood in me while the injection was still active and it merged together mutating my cells," she tried breaking it down to the simplest terms that she could think of.
Hale no longer was sitting up straight as he slumped back into his chair tilting it backwards a little. He brought both hands to his face dragging up and down a few times. The siren was trying to figure out how this happened when he was Ash. Not Lachlan but him this happened while he was in charge. "So you are no longer human, you are completely fae, and you are one of the oldest species that is extremely dangerous. That is what you guys came here to tell me." He glanced over all there somber faces. "Did you bring a coffin in here for me too?"
"This doesn't have to be a bad thing Hale," Bo was trying to find the silver lining. "Now you have another Apollon working with the light fae."
Hale was leaning on his desk rubbing the temple of his head. "I have to let the fae elders know that the human doctor I chose to free and give a job learned a way to turn humans into fae. And this is supposed to be a good thing?" He faced Lauren knowing she would know the true extent of the problems that will arise from this, "Lauren how am I supposed to convince them that you are not a threat. That you will not go out there turning all human into fae?"
"I don't think it could happen to all humans. It was an accident but I believe it was the way my DNA reacted to the injection. Everyone's DNA is different Hale there is no way I could change the entire human race."
Dyson lifted his arm waving a finger in the air catching the siren's attention, "You could also wait. The fae elders are concerned with the missing fae. Lauren has been essential in cracking this case. Give us two weeks to break the case. Then when you go to the fae elders you let them know about Lauren when they bring up the question about her changing the human race you can tell them she was the one who brought down the humans that were experimenting on fae. If she was a danger to us she wouldn't have helped solve the biggest case we have encountered. It should convince them and there is the added bonus that she comes from an Ancient Bloodline now. Apollons are rare and the doctor has proven herself to the fae." The shifter might stay out of politics but he knew the rules and regulations. For the most part he followed them.
Hale was silent while his old partner spoke shaking his head in agreement to what Dyson was saying, "Make it one week Lauren can work with you and Tamsin full time on the case." He turned towards the doctor, "Be ready to pick Light or Dark doc."
"Or neither," the succubus added in but seeing the faces Hale and Dyson gave her she didn't comment on that further. "The main point is she is still Lauren it was done accidentally and it was done because she was a human in a relationship with a fae. They made the stupid rules said it was frowned upon well good news she isn't human anymore."
"Lauren I understand that this was a fluke and it wasn't done intentionally. I know that you wouldn't risk that. I believe it but the elders might not. Dyson is right if you can crack this case we have a better chance of them knowing it was accidental and you have no intention threatening those born fae," Hale's voice was soft when he spoke to her. He knew how bad she was hurting when the break up happened. She was a genius so making an injection like that wasn't overly startling. But he also knew the elders and without Lauren doing something huge it would be a death sentence. "One week so haul ass."
The three left his office knowing they had to start moving their asses on the cases. "Thank you both for coming and adding in information on my behalf," the Apollon was grateful that they both wanted to help.
"I will tell Tamsin to meet us at Bo's we can go over things there with Kenzi," Dyson knew how much Bo loved this doctor he wasn't going to give up till this case was finished. It was her only saving grace. He knew that, Hale knew it, Tamsin did and he was positive Lauren did as well. He wasn't too sure if Bo and Kenzi knew since they never really listened to rules or followed them either.
"I will call her I told her I would anyway," she was already pulling out her cell phone but before she got a chance to dial she saw Isaac's number on her display. She took a few steps from her friends when she picked up, "Hi Isaac this is bad timing."
"Nonsense there is never bad timing for the miracles of science. Are you still coming by at 6," he was making sure to sound the way he always did on the phone.
Lauren completely forgot about telling Isaac she would work there today. "Is it possible I could give you a rain check?"
"I will agree to that if you give me 45 minutes to an hour tops. I am right on the verge of a breakthrough and I think you will be able to see the missing part. Just come in and take a look if you can't figure it out right away then you can go but if you can I get at least 45 minutes. I am confident that you will see the missing element," there was no way he was letting her reschedule and risk losing her. He just had to make himself as charming as possible.
"Can we change the time instead, say pick me up in an hour at my place?"
Isaac had a devious grin on, "That is even better Dr. Lewis. I will see you soon." He hung up the phone putting his feet up on his desk. Like a shark to the bait all he had to do was wait an hour.
"Everything okay," Bo didn't want to sound like she was eavesdropping even though she was.
"Yeah there was a human scientist making some ground breaking miracles on heart disease. He recruited me as a part time employee. Hale gave the okay and I was supposed to start today. I was going to cancel but he is sure they are just missing an element. I will get it out of the way and be by you as soon as I can," Lauren was already trying to work her mind on the missing cases. Trying to go over the details even the smallest ones those usually turned out to be the one thing missing to solving any case.
"Bright side you got a week and all of us to help Lauren. None of us will let anything happen to you." The brunette said her good-bye's not wanting to hear the doctor call Tamsin. She figured she would head on home and get started on the cases making sure Kenzi was ready for the long nights of work ahead. She knew how much the tiny goth loved to take nice long breaks from working but this was going to be the week from hell.
"Do I have to kill the Ash," Tamsin was glad to hear from Lauren.
"No killing anyone unless it's life or death. He isn't going to say anything hoping that we can solve the fae cases. Hale gave me a week to do it so he can present it to the elders the same time he tells them that I am now fae. Ready for a grueling week going over tons of details and rereading cases over and over again," the doctor knew it was a lot to request from any of them.
"When you put it like that who can resist. Besides going to work is grueling least now I will have you to make it better," her eyes widened a little on the other end of the phone. She couldn't believe she just said that. Although it was true, working was hell but having the Apollon there to look at made it seem less painful. It was also how the two started working on these cases.
"Bo came today, she just left we are going to meet at her house but I have to meet Isaac first. I will see you there. Try not to kill each other," she couldn't picture them working together after the way the brunette attacked the Valkyrie in her bedroom those many nights ago. It felt like ages ago now.
"Did I tell you that I love hearing you talk about your ex because in case you didn't get the memo, I don't," Tamsin rolled her eyes at the thought of Bo being there while she couldn't be. She hung up gathering all the files so she could go to the Crack Shack.
Lauren thanked Dyson before heading back home. She got changed out of the clothes she was wearing to put on more comfortable ones. She knew Isaac would be picking her up first. The doctor would just have him bring her to Bo's instead of back to her place. The blonde slipped into a pair of jeans, grabbing black boots and putting on a tight fitted pin striped button down. It was simple but still appealing. As she looked herself over in the mirror she was wondering who she was trying to look on the nicer side for Tamsin or Bo. The knock on her door stopped her mind from answering the question.
"Looking good doctor, your chariot awaits you," Isaac stepped to the side so the blonde could pass by him.
CRACK SHACK
When the Valkyrie pulled up she saw Dyson's car already there which meant the three amigos were already inside. She sighed not wanting to be there without Lauren. Least the wolf made being there tolerable until her arrival. Tamsin almost fell backwards when she went to close her car door and the succubus was standing there. "Because that isn't at all weird," she gave the brunette a what the fuck look.
Bo heard the pickup pull up to her house. She was going to use this chance to finally talk to the dark fae. "I'm going to play nice for Lauren but I hope you actually really care about her Tamsin she deserves it. I screwed up and I will be here if you manage to do it as well. If you hurt her I will hurt you," there was an edge to the brunette's voice. She didn't care if the Valkyrie was older she would kick her ass all over Toronto if she hurt the doctor.
"Relax succubus only you were stupid enough to screw up. That's what happens when you are a baby fae playing in the big girl world." The dark fae wasn't phased by the succubus's threats. She had no intention of hurting the doctor if anything she was more worried Lauren would take Bo back. The Valkyrie wasn't sure if the brunette deserved to have her back. "You could try to hurt me that would be fun," she called back to the succubus over her shoulder.
TAFT INDUSTRIES
Isaac gave Lauren a brief tour before bringing her to his office. "Just so we can go over a few things before we start."
The blonde was anxious. She already went on a tour of the facility well part of it anyway she was sure it was bigger than what she was shown. Now she was in his office. The doctor knew she still had to take a look at his work and time was ticking away.
Taft saw her fidgeting, "Somewhere to be Dr. Lewis?"
"Yes actually I am helping out friends on a case giving my science expertise and their bosses gave them a deadline."
Isaac couldn't help but smirk. He got up from his desk walking around it he stood in front of it leaning back into it using his hands to keep himself propped up as he crossed his one foot over the other. "Let's get to it then. How come you didn't tell me you were fae Lauren?"
Lauren was floored how did he know she was fae? Nevermind that how did he know fae existed? The light bulb clicked in her head. Human, scientist, whole facility, knew about the fae, "It's you."
"Me what," he thought he knew what she was talking about but better play it safe.
"You are experimenting on fae," she was starting to get up as two guards came into the room. She saw the two red dots on her heart from their sniper rifles.
Isaac motioned for them to put the guns down. He moved his jacket revealing the gun he had in a holster. He pulled it out shooting Lauren threw the arm. The bullet went clear through and the wound healed instantly as Taft watched in fascination. He clapped his hands together loudly, "Incredible. Just like that it never happened."
Lauren looked at the hole in her shirt with the still wet blood stain on it. She was getting pissed. "I'm going to kill you." It wasn't a warning.
"No you're not. You see you are going to do the opposite. You are making to me like you Lauren. I never thought I would get an Apollon but lucky me one was dropped into my lap."
"I don't know how this happened to me."
Isaac grinned, "I don't care you see doctor I figured out a way to turn myself fae. I really don't know how you did it and I truly don't care because I have my own way. You just provided me with the fae I want to become the Hunter and the Healer. Sharp skills you can sense danger and feel out your prey. I want to be an Apollon and you will provide the DNA I need."
"I am going to have to say no to that."
Taft twisted his torso as he bent over his desk opening a draw. He grabbed an envelope before facing the Apollon again. He opened it up throwing pictures at Lauren's feet as he circled her like a shark circling its prey. There were pictures of Bo and Tamsin being chucked at her. "See I think you will give me your DNA and stay my prisoner for one or both of these lovely ladies. If you don't cooperate the guys I have watching them will take them and bring them here. A Valkyrie and a succubus, right?" He laughed loudly, "They can be my next experiments Dr. Lewis or you can agree. What will it be?"