"There has to be another way. I won't be the cause of my father's death." Bo said, grimacing. "I just can't."
The meeting wasn't going well. Acacia had checked in with her contacts while Bo and Tamsin were 'indisposed', and found out that Bo's father was indeed allied with Voldemort. Tamsin and Acacia repeatedly told Bo that killing him was the only answer, but she wouldn't budge. Kenzi stayed pretty quiet after she stated that she would support whatever Bo decided.
"What if after he meets me, I can change his mind?"
"This man has been chin deep in the dark for centuries, Bo. I don't think you can bring him out of it, especially since he's with Him now," Tamsin replied honestly.
"I have to try." Bo announced. "I want to meet him."
Nervous, Kenzi bit her lip. "How are we going to do that, Bo?"
It was Tamsin that answered. "We don't have to do much. As soon as we come out from hiding here, he will either send underfae or come himself at some point. We just have to make ourselves available."
"Ok. It's decided." Bo said, in agreement. She turned to Acacia. "Thanks so much for your hospitality…I'm sorry about getting you involved in this mess and for messing up your room. We're going to be moving on now."
"I've said my peace." Acacia looked at Tamsin now. "I got my crossbow, if you'd like it for protection."
Tamsin nodded knowingly. "Much appreciated, Acacia. Thank you."
"Okaaay—" Bo stared at the two women. They seemed to be almost speaking a secret language. "Well, where should we go?"
"Oslo," said Tamsin immediately.
"I'm going to get to higher ground in case there's any funny business with your meeting," Tamsin said, looking up. Kenzi was already hiding out of sight. Bo and Tamsin were still on the sidewalk that they had apparated to. As soon as they arrived in Oslo, they were approached by five slimy underfae folk. They disposed of all but one who was to take a message informing Bo's father to meet her. Now she just had to wait for him.
"Remember, don't do anything unless he actually attacks me," Bo said.
"Of course," Tamsin agreed. Bo had already reminded her repeatedly, but Tamsin could 100% guarantee that things weren't going to go as Bo planned.
The Valkyrie didn't realize it, but her face looked pained.
"Don't worry so much." Bo cupped Tamsin's cheeks with her hands.
Tamsin tried to smile, staring into Bo's brown eyes. "I won't," The blonde promised before she turned around to sprint up the closest fire escape.
Bo tried waiting against a wall. She tried pacing. She was so impatient and nervous. Nothing felt right. She was almost about to call up to Tamsin when she heard the familiar pop of someone apparating.
"Hello, Bo."
Bo turned towards his voice. "Father?" She saw a shadow emerging. Then as the light shifted, a man. He was tall with dark blonde hair. He looked younger than Bo expected.
"Yes."
Bo didn't know where the anger suddenly came from, but it was there and words came tumbling out, quicker than she could control, "Why all of this? Why did you send underfae after me? What do you want?"
"I've been testing to see how strong you and your friends are, while at the same time preparing you for your arrival."
"What do you mean 'my arrival'? My arrival where?" Bo's voice was raised now, showing more of her anger and confusion.
"Your arrival to your proper destiny, by my side," He responded matter of fact.
"What, you, me, and the V man sitting on three thrones, all side by side? Taking over the world? I can't do that. I won't."
"Yes, you will." His voice was confident.
"Listen—" Bo paused, noticing that her father was tilting his head as if listening to something. She looked up and could see a blue flame. "Tamsin, no!" She screamed. But by the time she got to him, it was too late; her father's chest was alight with a blue light.
She was in a panicked shock as she lowered her father on to the ground and watched him. Unable to help, Bo cried out "What have you done?"
"What you couldn't do,'" Tamsin uttered under her breath. From experience, Tamsin knew that most everyone looks innocent when they're at death's door. Suddenly even the darkest of the fae can go from monstrous to innocuous in a matter of moments. It was the same for Bo's father. He looked up at Bo from her lap with the eyes of a fallen saint. The Valkyrie knew there wasn't a chance of preserving what she had with Bo after this, but it had to be done. As soon as Acacia offered her bow, it was decided. She furrowed her brow. Taking her last glance at Bo before she quickly stole away, Tamsin could feel the loss already begin to swell inside of her.