She Keeps Me Warm
"So what's all the crazy about?" Kenzi asks as they finally got to their seats at the main table in the Great Hall.
"I have no idea." Tamsin said as she surveyed the room looking for a certain blonde.
"Odin wouldn't call all of his Valkyries and warriors to the Great Hall if it wasn't something serious right?" Bo asked.
"He only ever does when he is serious." Tamsin said, still not looking at her companions but everyone else around her. She had an eerie feeling about everything. Just seconds before Odin made a call to all in Valhalla she felt this power surge. She was brought to her knees with all the memories of her past lives that were wiped from her before. As a Valkyrie she had all the memories of her past lives but the memories that came flooding back to her all included Lauren. For some reason Lauren was erased from her memories of her past lives. When it all came rushing back to her she had this need to see Lauren. She wanted her. She had thousands of years to make up for and she was going to start with today.
Bo could sense all the emotions swirling around Tamsin's mind. She knew Tamsin was looking for Lauren. She gently put her hand on top of Tamsin's. Tamsin turned to her not expecting a touch from the succubus. "I'm sure she is fine."
"I'm not." Tamsin answered. She was anxious. She didn't fully trust or like the succubus but she knew they both had the best intentions when it came to Lauren. "I just have this feeling and I'm not sure what it means."
"Woah, you can feel?" Kenzi joked. Tamsin rolled her eyes. "Listen T, I'm sure if anything happened to her you would be the first to know." Kenzi continued. "I mean you guys have this scary bond. You can feel each other and not in a creepy groping kind of way. Besides, Lauren is this bad ass goddess now. She can definitely take care of herself. I sure as hell am glad to have her on my side."
Tamsin smiled at the humans words. "You know midget, you aren't that bad...for a human." Kenzi knew that would probably be the nicest comment she ever heard from the Valkyrie. She wiped a fake tear from her eyes then grabbed at her heart.
Before anyone else could say anything they felt a cold draft swirl around the Great Hall. Quiet engulfed the hall. Odin stepped out of his room and on to the balcony that overlooked the hall. Everyone stood at his presence. He was in a pure white robe that flowed down to his ankles. It hung off of hid right shoulder and wrapped around his right arm. He wore a silver crown with an enormous emerald jewel in the middle. He had this glow about him that hadn't ben their for centuries. Any Valkyrie could notice it.
"I welcome all of you here on this joyous day to celebrate." Odin said as his voice echoed through the entire hall. His voice was powerful but soothing at the same time. "After Frigg and Baldr I had lived a lonely life for centuries until a maiden gave me my Eir from my own soul. She was mine and from the moment I laid my eyes upon the beautiful creature in my arms I was forever hers."
Everyone in the Great Hall listened to his every syllable. No one missed when a single tear fell from his eye. He continued. "She was ripped away from me by Loki, the man determined to rip my family away from me. But one thing he did not know is that her soul lived on because it lived on in her soul mate." He looked directly to Tamsin. "The maiden that gave me Eir accidentally used her own soul to give my daughter and in exchange a piece of Eir was put into her. They would forever look for each other until their souls were complete." Tamsin felt her heart beating in her ears. "Tamsin you brought me Lauren and today I give you back Eir."
With that Lauren step out on to the balcony. Only she looked different. She was wearing a pure white robe as well. Lauren's robe came up like a halter top. There was a dip in between her breast that showed off her cleavage. The robe covered her breast then merged into a thin strip down her stomach. The bottom of her robe wrapped around her hips. It flowed down the back of her legs. The front of it showed off her legs. She wore silver sandals and a silver crown with emerald jewels in it, resembling her father's. Her sheath wrapped around her waist carrying her silver Pegasus sword. The Pegasus necklace was visible for all to see.
Tamsin could have sworn that her heart was beating out of her chest. "I am happy to say that Eir has finally returned home." Odin called out and everyone in the Great Hall cheered. They were all happy to have their goddess home with them. Lauren looked directly at Tamsin. There was a longing in her look. She looked at her as if she hadn't seen her for centuries. In a way this was the first time she actually did see her in centuries. They both smiled at each other.
"I've missed you, my love." Tamsin heard Lauren think. "It's like this is the first time I am actually seeing you."
"Please get down here so I can hold you for what feels like the first time." Tamsin thought.
Tears were now coming out of their eyes as they smiled to each other. Lauren started making her way down but was stopped as many Valkyries and warriors came to her to greet her and give her a gift of some sort. Odin saw the frustration in his daughter's face. He knew she was eager to get to her soul mate but the Valkyries and warriors would not stop until she acknowledged them. "Just let them give you their praise. They will leave you alone soon." Odin said.
"Not soon enough." Lauren whispered to her father. He smiled at her.
It was two hours later and Lauren still couldn't get to Tamsin. Every time she thought she was done meeting every Valkyrie and warrior another one would swoop in to get her attention. Tamsin was sitting at a table waiting for Lauren to get to her. She tried getting to Lauren but there were too many others that wanted Lauren's attention as well. So she sat with a mug of mead in her hands waiting for her soul mate to get to her.
She felt a presence near her. She didn't have to look to know it was her "favorite" succubus. "So this is something isn't it?" Bo was trying to make some sort of conversation.
"It definitely is something." Tamsin responded.
They sat in awkward silence for a moment before Tamsin decided to speak. "Can I ask you something?"
Bo just nodded. "What was it like with you and Dyson?"
Bo was definitely not expecting to be asked that. "Oh, um, well it was good." She thought about it a little bit longer. "No it was great. He was the first man I slept with without killing. At first that was all it was about, the sex. Then it quickly turned into more. When he lost his love I thought my life was over. For so long all I ever wanted was to hear him say 'I love you' again. When I finally did it wasn't the same as it used to be. My heart didn't burst. It was as if he asked me to pass the peas but I wanted it for so long that I didn't want to let it go. I guess that's why I chose him."
"And with Lauren?" Tamsin asked.
Bo was caught off guard again. "She was, we were..." She couldn't form a coherent sentence. She sighed then tried again. "You know the first time with Lauren was the first time I ever made love." She decided to let it all out . "I mean I was no virgin but I had never made love to anyone before Lauren. I think I loved her from the moment I saw her. I was just too stupid and hurt to realize it."
"Hurt?" Tamsin asked.
"The first time we slept together I thought she was there in the name of the Ash. I even called her his whore." Tamsin let out a low growl surprising the both of them. "Turns out she was only trying to help me." Bo continued. "I gave her so much shit for it. For so long I played with her heart. I always went between her and Dyson. It wasn't fair to either of them especially Lauren. She was a human amongst fae. I was just another thing she lost to the fae. Even after Dyson lost his love I went to her but I always had this hope that he would get his love back. I never thought about what would happen if or when he actually got his love back and when he did I went running back. I think I ran back to him because I was so afraid of what would happen if Lauren hurt me or if I lost her. I never once thought about how much I would hurt her by leaving her for Dyson. I didn't just hurt her I broke her." The last part came out as a whisper.
Tamsin hesitantly patted Bo's hand. Bo looked up at Tamsin surprised but smiled. "But now she has someone who can give her what I never could."
"And what is that?" Tamsin asked.
"All of you. I was never able to give her all of me. She has all of you and always will." Bo said with tears glistening in her eyes.
"I know how much you love her so know that I am not saying this to add to your pain but I do love her with ever inch of my soul. Know that I will always protect her. I will never hurt her. I would give my life away if it meant saving Lauren. She is warmth, home-"
"And forever yours." Bo said as she stood up and wiped her tears from her eyes. "Hey Kenz." she shouted over to her friend who was downing a shot.
Kenzi ran over to them. "Sup?"
"We are going to help Tamsin get to her girl." Bo said smiling at Tamsin.
Lauren had been stuck in one spot for two hours. All she wanted to do was get over to Tamsin but she had to stand there and pretend to listen to everyone that came up to her. She was getting these precious jewels and weapons from everyone that offered praise to their goddess but all the jewels in the world wouldn't stop her from getting to her soul mate. When she thought she would scream she heard a thumping sound. She looked over to the stage at the other end of the hall to see Kenzi tapping a mic. She noticed that for a sacred place Valhalla was really modern.
"Um, hey Valkyries, and uh non-Valkyries." Kenzi said into the mic. "To those of you who don't already know I'm Kenzi, Lauren, er, Eir's amazing bestest human friend. Probably her only human friend." Lauren started smiling at Kenzi. Everyone's attention was on the little human on stage. "Our relationship has always been rocky but know that I am glad to have met you and to be here with you. So I don't have any nice jewels or cool weapons to give you but I know how much you love The Beatles. I mean come on they are the best band of all time. Am I right?" Lauren was now laughing. "Anyways here it goes." Kenzi then picked up a guitar and started strumming.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Kenzi's voice was beautiful. It was soft, sweet and soothing. Everyone in the hall was entranced by the performance on stage. Lauren felt an arm snake around her waist and pull her out of the crowd. She looked to see Bo leading her away from the distracted people.
"Bo, what're you doing?" Lauren whispered.
"Operation get Lauren to her soul mate is a go." Bo said with a smile on her face.
"What?" Lauren asked smiling herself.
"I usually leave the operation names up to Kenzi she is better at them then I am." Bo said as they were getting farther away from everyone.
Odin knew what was going on. He was just glad his daughter had friends that really cared about her.
They stopped outside of a door. "Well your White Queen awaits." Bo said. Lauren laughed at the reference. Bo held her hand. "You look beautiful." Bo said to Lauren. "I'm so proud of you. I'm so happy for you." Lauren could her how genuine Bo was being.
"Thank you Bo." Lauren said still holding on to Bo's hand.
"For what?"
"For showing me how to love again. For saving me from myself."
"You're the one that saved me." They both smiled. Bo then brought Lauren into a tight hug. Lauren hugged her back. In a way it was a goodbye. It was an end to their relationship but a beginning to their friendship. There would always be love between them. Bo knew she would always love Lauren in a way she could love no other but she wouldn't dare ruin any chance of happiness that came to Lauren. "Now go get your girl." Bo said as she opened the door and pushed Lauren in.
Tamsin was standing in he middle room. Once the door shut behind Lauren she looked up and finally saw her soul mate five feet away from her. They both let out a breath they didn't know they were holding.
"Hi." Tamsin said.
"Hi." Lauren said with a smile.
Tamsin then rushed over to Lauren and their lips smashed into each other.
Kenzi had finished her song. She knew if she lost everyone's attention that they might go looking for Lauren.
"That was beautiful." Odin said. "Another?"
Kenzi smiled. Odin wasn't such a cock blocker after all.
"I think I'll help with this one." Bo said as she stepped on stage. She whispered into Kenzi's ears. Kenzi stepped over to the piano on stage. "This is for you Lo." Bo said before Kenzi started to play.
She says I smell like safety and home.
I named both of her eyes Forever and Please don't go
Back in the room Tamsin and Lauren were exploring each other's bodies. Their clothes had been ripped off in a hurried manor.
I could be your morning sunrise all the time, all the time yeah
This could be good, this could be good
Tamsin was kissing her way down Lauren's body. Getting naked was hurried but Tamsin wanted this to last. She wanted to worship every inch of her soul mate's body.
And I can't change even if I tried
Even if I wanted to
And I can't change even if I tried
Even if I wanted to
My love, my love, my love, my love
She keeps my warm, she keeps me warm
Lauren whimpered as Tamsin's tongue met it's destination. She was giving her all to Lauren and she wanted Lauren to feel it. Her eyes never left her soul mate's face. She never wanted to look away again. She didn't want to miss a second with her soul mate ever again. Tamsin felt Lauren's walls tightening. She slipped her finger's into Lauren and kissed Lauren deeply. She wanted to look at her when she came. Lauren was coming undone with Tamsin's soft touches. She felt Tamsin giving off this overwhelming feeling of love. She came calling Tamsin's name. They kissed passionately. Their souls were so overwhelmed with finally being whole again. Lauren wasn't finished. She turned Tamsin over and pinned her to the bed. She was straddling her.
And I can't change even if I tried
Even if I wanted to
And I can't change even if I tried
Even if I wanted to
My love, my love, my love, my love
She keeps my warm, she keeps me warm
Lauren was exploring every inch of Tamsin. Her mouth and hands touched every inch of skin. She never wanted to let her soul mate go again. She never wanted to feel the emptiness she had felt for centuries. Lauren's hand reached Tamsin's wanting center. Lauren slipped two fingers into the already wet center. She pushed herself deeper inside her soul mate. She wanted them to be one. She was going to give her soul mate all that she needed.
I'm not crying on Sundays
I'm not crying on Sundays.
Lauren curled her fingers inside Tamsin and Tamsin came undone immediately. Lauren brought her sex covered fingers up to her lips and sucked them clean. She wanted to taste her soul mate. Their lips met with so much longing. Tears were escaping their eyes.
Love is patient Love is kind, Love is patient Love is kind
Love is patient Love is kind, Love is patient Love is kind
"I love you."
"I love you too."
My love, my love, my love, my love
She keeps my warm, she keeps me warm
Bo finished the song and everyone in the room was entranced by how beautiful it was. Bo sang with all of her heart. She started crying in the middle of it but she sang through the tears. Kenzi was surprised at how beautiful Bo sounded. She knew how mush her best friend was hurting and it hurt her.
Lauren and Tamsin were cuddled naked in bed. No one came looking for them. After Bo's performance Odin sent everyone off to rest. Their first night together was amazing.
As everyone rested in Valhalla a black cloud emerged in the sky. It was thunderous. With a bolt of lightening a man appeared on the Hill of Healing. The man had very pale skin, long black hair, beady red eyes and long fangs. He was there to finish what he started and to get his vengeance.
AN: So we are coming to an end very soon. I just want to thank everyone who has reviewed, followed and favorited 1,2,3 Knock Out. You guys are amazing. I only keep writing because of you guys. I never think my chapters are enough for you guys but I do hope you like this one and everyone before and after this chapter.
-Kblanx