Author's Note:So thought I would tell give you this update. Its mainly to make sure everything is up to speed. Plus I actually forgot to put something in a previous chapter, but it actually fit better in this one. I hope you enjoy and please feel free to review if you like.

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Moments before...

As Bo and Lauren made their way to the door of the Dal, Bo could sense the hesitation in Lauren as they got closer and closer to their destination.

"Are you okay?" Bo asked not wanting to make the doctor do anything she really did not want to do. Too many people had used the doctor's service to the Fae, to make her feel like she did not have any choices. "I can go tell Gaia, that we may need to ease into this if you want." Not really caring what might actually happen to her, but if it helped the love of her life then so be it.

"No, no its fine. The sooner we get this over and you realize I am only a human, then she can get back to her quest. And besides there are a few things I need to see if Trick has in order for me to complete her cure." Lauren answered honestly, she just wanted this to be over with and confirm what she already knew. She was a human, one with a little more intelligence but a simple human not a Fae. After all she had ran the test, she had proof she was not Fae. "Besides the sooner this is over, the sooner we can go back to your place for round five." As she stroked Bo's back ending with pinching the succubus' ass.

"Don't start anything we are not going to able to finish in the next hour." teasing her newly gained girlfriend. Sure they would still need to be discrete, according to the Ash at least until Lauren decided what she wanted to do with her newly gained freedom. Lauren had not mentioned it yet, but Bo understood that with everything else that was going on.

As they turned the corner to the entrance of the Dal, Bo felt Lauren immediately step away from her. She did not take offense at this action, she knew she was going to be the one that was going to have to put in overtime with the discrete part. However, she did notice that Lauren was closer than she normally was so this helped also. Bo took a quick glance at the blonde and watched the professional facade fall into place just as they reached the door. It amazed her that the blonde was so in control of her emotions at any given time. She could see what the Ash saw in her, thinking of his earlier admission. But one thing was constant though, the golden aura that was always around the blonde was blazing tonight at their proximity of each other. The sounds from the bustling bar was the first thing that assaulted their senses as the place seemed packed with patrons. Bo saw Dyson and Hale at the bar leaning up against it as they spoke to the bartender that was not Trick they both saw. As they walked towards them both, Dyson was the first to sense them as he turned to greet Bo. His look of disdain clear in eyes when he noticed Lauren besides succubus.

"Evening Bo. You look great tonight." Facing Bo the whole time, a small smile on his face that he seemed to show only towards the succubus. "What brings you to the Dal, tonight?"

Bo was on the verge of knocking the hell out of the shifter for being rude to Lauren but before she got the chance the Siren interrupted before she could do anything.

"Good to see you, Doc. You look good as new, it seems. I am glad to see you back on your feet personnally." Hale smiled and then turned to Bo, "So wheres my lil'mama at?"

"Thank you Hale, I feel better than I have ever been actually." Giving Bo a discrete look that neither of the detectives caught, as Dyson was still looking at Bo and Hale had taken a look back at the bartender indicating two drinks for the new arrivals. Bo caught the look and gave a smile and then noticed over in the back corner watching everything was Matt. Partially covered in shadows but his aura was unmistakable now and Bo noticed his eyes shone almost golden when the light hit them just right. He nodded to Bo, when she saw he had caught her looking. Catching what Hale had asked, "She is with Trick in the back, we are working a case."

"Be careful, Bo. I don't know what you and Kenzi got yourself into but be on your guard when it comes to dealing with Sisters of Life. I am not sure how we would be able to stop her if you got on the wrong side of her fury." Dyson warned, feeling like he needed to protect Bo from the Fae world since she was new to it. The familar feelings of want stirring within his shifter being for the succubus.

"I am not worried about the Sister. I am working for her and I gave her my Blood Oath, so you don't have to worry about it." As she heard all three people around her give a gasp at the mention of the Blood Oath.

"Bo...," Lauren started to say something before be interrupted by the shifter.

"Are you insane, do you know how stupid that was? Do you know what could happen if you break that oath. Not only will you suffer horribly but your entire clan." Thinking of Bo's grandfather as well. "What did you swear specifically, we will see what we can do to get it done without anyone getting hurt." Dyson continued with his need to protect Bo, even if she refused the help he offered to her.

"I don't need you to look after me Dyson. I know what I offered and more than happy to help her, she helped me with healing Lauren. So helping her was the right thing do, oh and she decided to help my mother no questions asked or keeping me in the dark." She glared at him for a moment seeing the brief annoyance in his eyes at her.

"This is your fault, you know. Bo can't seem to help herself when it comes to you, but you are going to get her killed." Turning and addressing the doctor for the first time since they had come in. Dyson was surprised at the slap that connected to his face and even more surprised when he saw the shocked outstretch hand of the blonde human shaking her hand in obvious pain. He vaguely registerd the shocked expression on Hale, and an angered expression on the succubus. But he still took a subconscious move towards the blonde to frighten her for daring to strike him before he was being thrown across the room and by the door by hands that had appeared from directly behind him all of sudden.

Bo had moved to place herself infront of the blonde when all of a sudden Dyson was flying across the room hitting the wall by the door with thud. She watched him fly in the air as if in slow motion her eyes had turned a shade of blue ready to fight the shifter to protect Lauren. Turning back to where Dyson was standing she noticed Matt standing there his eyes glowing a gold so intense it seemed to be white. Bo kept herself between Lauren and this unconfirmed threat to what was hers to protect, she noticed two men standing nearby all with golden auras around them. "What the hell?" Was all Bo got out before she saw an older woman, her skin as dark as the Ash's was, that would be considered a human's grandmother approach them. Bo turned once more back to Matt, but saw that he was back in the corner watching and the others had sat as well.

"Dr. Lewis, so glad to see you up and healed, dear. Bless you for your actions in saving our Ash. We owe you for your heroic actions." the old woman grabbed the doctor's hands and placed a gentle kiss on her knuckles. As she turned to Bo and grabbed her hands in the same manner and placed a kiss on them. "Bless you childe for saving the good doctor."

Bo watched as Lauren bowed her head in respect to the elderly woman and speak, "Thank you Elder Alyss. How are you feeling, I heard your arm was burned." Indicating the bandage that seemed to be wrapped loosely. "Let me take a look at that, the bandaging seems to be coming undone. I will have to give my staff a refresher course in first aid it would seem." As Bo watched the elder smile and address the doctor.

"No need for that now, Dr Lewis. I can come in tomorrow if you are not busy. I am sure it will be fine for now."

"I insist, as your doctor I want to make sure all my patients are well taken care of, plus I happen to have my medical bag with me." As she pulled her bag open retrieving some items she would need. Bo just shook her head at the actions of the good doctor, stubborn as Trick she had said but she was beginning to think the doctor could teach Trick some things in stubborness. She just moved towards Hale who was still standing nearby, although his eyes were rolling upwards.

"Grans, really if the doc doesn't mind let her take a look at your arm. Father was saying you were complaining about it earlier." As Hale addressed the elderly woman that the doctor was treating in the middle of the Dal. Bo turned to look at Hale with a questioning look. "Oh sorry Bo this is my grandmother, Alyss. She is a Light Fae Elder, she burned her arm trying to light a fireplace. Grans, this is my friend Bo." Hale indicated the succubus.

"Nice to meet you, Elder Alyss. Hale is a great friend and I don't know what I would do without him in learning all about the Fae world in my own way. As she saw Dyson once again make his way over towards them the look on his face was unreadable, but before he got more than a few steps away. Alyss turned to the shifter.

"Leave now." The Elder spoke in a voice that sounded non-threatening but the power behind it was enough. As she the shifter stopped in his tracks and turn and leave glancing back at Bo, but heading out the door. As the doctor finished up the rebandaging of her arm she once again spoke. "Thank you Dr Lewis, I do hope you decide to stay with us."

Lauren, Bo, and Hale were all shocked at the Elders statement. "How did you know? I have not decided yet, I have a few days to make an official decision." Lauren blurted out, she did not know anyone else knew. Turning to Bo with an embarrassed blush, "I was going to tell you, but things sorta got in the way."

"I understand, we can talk about it later, if you want." Bo answered. She was not surprised by the news hearing the Ash say that to the doctor earlier.

"Please don't let anyone know. I have not decided anything yet, and it is safer this way until I decide." Pleading with the Elder, Hale, and Bo.

"No problem, Doc." Hale replied wondering what the doctor would being offered her freedom.

"No need to worry about me childe. The Ash addressed all the Elders informing of his bargain with you being concluded. He asked us for our advice on the matter and scheduled a meeting tomorrow on plans for your decision either way you choose. But I will leave you to your evening. Thank you again for your actions with the Ash." As she once again kissed the doctor's knuckles as she turned to leave.

Bo grabbed Lauren's hands in her own and just kissed her knuckles like the Elder had done, "In case you didn't know you are incredible." The pride and love in the doctor shining thru her smile. And letting go of her hands to avoid unwanted speculation from the gathered patrons. "Now lets go to the back and talk to Trick and Kenzi, and no stopping to talk to anyone else along the way." Giving a cheesy smile as she started to walk/pull the doctor behind as she noticed a few other people that worked in the lab with Lauren get up to make their way towards her.

"Glad to see you doing better, Doc. Let me know if you guys need anything. Talk to you later." Hale called out as he watched them make their way to the back.

Bo noticed that Matt was watching their progress to the back as well as the other two men. She was not sure what to make of them but she was going to find out soon. She felt the doctor start to slow as she reached the door and saw the doctor adjust her bag. Letting go of the doctor's hand so she could manage with securing the bag, she walked into the backroom and was immediately engulfed in a hug from Kenzi. She was shocked to see her mother in a nearby chair reading a book and eating a sandwich, seemingly at peace with everything around her. Bo saw that Gaia and the man that she had seen prior to leaving for the Ash's compound earlier standing behind Gaia both taking a step towards her.

Lauren was about to enter the door, her nerves were screaming at her to just run. Thinking what if this Gaia person was mad because she was just a human and not the daughter she was looking for. Her courage was beginning to wane, when Matt stepped in besides her. "Don't worry Dr Lewis, I am sure everything is going to be alright." As a wave a calmness settled about her, as she felt Bo reach out the door and pull her in. And then felt Kenzi rush to give her hug.

"OMG you are alright, Hotpants don't you ever do that again." As Kenzi released her momentarily, "Because seriously Bo went all emo-crazy. Me nothing." And then stepping away from her.

Lauren felt Bo pull her forward but her attention was on the two individuals in front of her. She could feel the power from both of them, and something familiar tingled in the back of her mind. She was paralzyed with fear at the intensity of the stares both were directing towards her. The Ash had always cautioned her on dealing with beings of power, it was often demanded the weak submit to the powerful. She had not taken heed of that advice many times in the beginning of her servitude and was punished by those that felt slighted. Most the Ash was able to appease by confining her to quarters (especially when he had constructed a lab in her home so she would still do what she like to do which was research), however some demanded harsher punishment and she was locked in the dungeon for days, once for two weeks at 'offending' a Fae named Lachlan when she had asked what type of Fae he was. There were rumors that she had been lashed, but those were just rumors started by the Ash himself to trick others that demanded more. And so with all those memories flooding back, and her fear taken over from not knowing what these would consider an offense she immediately kneeled on one knee and lowered her head in submission. She had forgotten that her arm was linked with Bo, and she nearly pulled the succubus down with her before she unlinked their arms.

"Oh crap..." Was all Lauren heard from Kenzi before the world went white.

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Author's 2nd Note: Yeah I know, I like leaving you hanging...how else am I going to get you to come back. :) But seriously, thank you all for the reviews and for just letting me write this story for myself and you all for my own enjoyment.