Trick and Rainer
Trick swallowed hard as he followed the woman. He hadn't ever been here before, he only cursed people to it. Some had escaped never to be seen again. He'd written worse fates for them, and one consequence was Aife's return.
The maid bowed at a door and motioned for Trick to enter. The Blood King opened the door and poked his head in, there was nothing to be seen. He walked further into the darkness, and hid his eyes when a blinding light was turned on, exposing the rest of the room.
"Fitzpatrick McCorrigan. Blood King. All around asshole. Why have you come here? A cold voice asked.
"We need to talk". Trick said sternly.
"Ahh but we are talking. Unless you have come to free me, I am afraid you too will be stuck here. Ironic don't you think, since you thought this place was fit for me for eternity". The man said.
Trick looked around. He saw nothing but light above him and nothing in the shadows.
"Answer me McCorrigan! He said.
"Rainer. You are going to have hear me out. It will benefit you". Trick said.
"I'm stuck on this train by your doing! There is nothing you can do or say that will benefit. That is unless, you have brought me the playing card that holds my powers". Rainer snapped in anger.
"No I do not have that. The Una Mens had it". Trick said.
"What do you mean, had it? What have you done to them!? Rainer said finally showing his face. The man looked like Santa Clause. His beard, and hair, so thick, and long.
"They are dead, but not by my hands. A more powerful Fae than the both of us took them out. Which is why it would benefit you to remain here and I will go back". Trick explained.
"Do you fear this Fae? Rainer asked slowly.
Trick wiped his brow. "That's not important. I need to go back".
"You're stuck here like I am old man. Unless the mighty Blood King, can write himself off of this train without his precious blood book". Rainer laughed.
"I need to go back. There are a lot of people depending on me". Trick said straightening his tie.
"How's Aife? I am sure she didn't suffer the same punishment as me, because she would be sitting right here beside me". Rainer said seriously. He smiled when Trick cringed a little.
Trick cleared his throat and pulled a small writing pad from his back pocket.
"That is not going to work". Rainer laughed.
"Yes it will. I am taking steps to ensure my safe return to Toronto". Trick said as he scribbled on the page.
"You haven't even opened your veins yet. How is anything you write in plain ink, going to change the future outcome of you getting off your own cursed train? Rainer seethed.
"That doesn't concern you. But what concerns me is making sure you never get off of this train". Trick said as he closed the book. He discoveresd something that he never thought of before. He put some blood inside of a pen, and wrote with it just now. He would need to get rid of the pen, because his blood on the loose could be dangerous. He looked around. There is one more thing that he needed and he saw what he wanted to see.
"Don't". Rainer said.
"My life is bigger than your fate. This is for the best for me, and the rest of the Fae world". Trick said walking slowly across the room.
"If I survive Blood King, even without my powers, I will not forget this! Rainer snapped. He couldn't do anything without his powers, he was as useless as child trying to fight an adult.
Trick opened a small door. Only he could fit in. Rainer was too tall to. Crawling through the wall, he stood up and noticed he was almost back to where he started. The train shook over and over, he knew it was Rainer's doing, but he had to press on. He had to get rid of the man, Bo wouldn't accept anything less. As unhinged as the Succubus had become, he just couldn't trust her.
"Ahhh at least that part his plan worked so far". Trick smiled lightly walking across the room.
"He's upset with you! The Handmaiden screamed over the loud rumblings of the train.
"He will get over it in a hurry, and you are coming with me! Trick screamed as he grabbed the woman by the arm.
"What?! I cannot leave this train. That is not possible! The Handmaiden screamed again. She had been there for hundreds of years as it was.
"I have made arrangements for that. Now we must go and quickly! Trick screamed as he pulled the woman with all of his might through the cargo door. The woman turned her head long enough to see Rainer trying to jump through the same door but couldn't. The next sight made her turn back around and braced herself for their landing.
The train had imploded, mangling Rainer's body. The screech of metal crashing against metal was horrifying. She had seen many come and go, and none of them had ever left like this and as quickly.
Trick was gasping for air after they landed in a field. He looked at his watch. He had only been gone a matter of hours. He needed to get home, he felt exposed without the protection of barkeep. He had rarely left the Dal because of it. He didn't even know where they were. But grabbed the woman and pulled her behind him.
"How did you do that? Destroy the train like that without it even catching fire? The Handmaiden asked.
"The less you know, the better". Trick answered.
"Where are we going now? The Handmaiden asked.
"To my bar, now please stop with the questions Amelia". Trick snapped.
Bo and Aife
The women were well on their way after Aife had fed. She could have waited to kill first, but Bo wanted to make sure she was one hundred percent before they reached their first destination.
Aife laughed when Bo slammed on her breaks. "What are we doing here?
"First things first". Bo said jumping out of her car.
The women walked a little before Aife heard the Succubus scream.
"At ease! Bo screamed and watched as everything around her stopped.
"Bo! Thank god! Kenzi said dropping right where she stood.
"Get up Kenzi". Bo said coolly.
"What? I have been working for hours. I'm tired Bo". Kenzi groaned.
"You are being fed per my instructions, it is not my fault if you don't sleep at night. Now get up". Bo said walking closer to the group.
Vex stood stiff like a mannequin. Dyson was on his feet, and holding his sore arm.
"Problem? Bo asked the wolf.
"You know my right arm is still broke. It's hard doing all of this". Dyson growled.
"I don't care how hard it is. You should have thought of that, before you pissed me off. That's why Vex is here, to help you work. He has been thralled to work you for as long as I want him to. Kenzi gets breaks, you don't even get to piss, unless you piss in your pants". Bo laughed.
"If we're supposed to constantly work, then why did you stop us? Dyson growled again.
"Because you two will work a lot harder now. Lauren might be patient, but I am not. This building is to be finished in two days. And since you have only laid the foundation, you better get started". Bo said softly.
"Bo?! It's only me and Kenzi! Dyson screamed.
"And? There better not be one loose floorboard or loose brick. This lab is important and it better pass all inspections when it's completed. Lauren's and mine included.". Bo replied.
"But what about me? Kenzi asked.
"What about you? The same you that thought so little of me that you tried to help Dyson heal with help? Bo laughed.
"I'm your bff. Your confidant. Your golden girl minus Sophia and Rose". Kenzi snapped.
"You are my human and as my human, you will do as I say. Any lesser Fae would have killed you for your disobedience". Bo bristled.
"As a Fae that was born with no fucks to give, I can assure you, she's right". Aife laughed.
"Now! I will be back later. You better have done a lot more. A lot more! Bo said throwing a hard hat at Kenzi.
The Succubus walked over to Vex. "Make them work faster. Especially Dyson since he has the muscle and stamina. Kenzi still gets her breaks. A fifteen minute lunch and a 5 minute bathroom break".
"Five minutes? You have got to be kidding". Kenzi gasped.
"I am not kidding! If you don't like this, you can always return to the human world. But of course there would be the matter of making you forget about the Fae world. Then you would be back to running from the Police for all of your human crimes. Consider this community service". Bo laughed tracing Kenzi's face with one finger.
Kenzi swallowed hard and stepped out of Bo's reach. The Succubus times two smiled, and turned to leave.
Bo turned back once more and glared at the scene. Vex was using his powers so quickly that she thought his arms would fall off. She stopped and watched from her car. When Dyson needed her, he told Kenzi what to do and where to do it. Bo smiled climbing into her car after Aife honked the horn.
"Now the real fun starts". Aife laughed.
The women drove for four miles before they reached the first Fae on their list.
"Isabeau". Aife laughed.
"Yes? Bo said turning to her.
"It is everyone on the list". Aife laughed as she pointed around the room.
"What? Are you sure? I only got word that one of them was here". Bo said.
"Then the one must have called the others as backup". Aife laughed.
"There is no need for violence, yet. I just want to know your respective grievances with my grandfather". Bo said to the crowd.
"We hate that bastard. Is that good enough for you? A voice laughed from the back.
"Enough to retaliate? Because if any of you are planning that. You will have to deal with me. Right here. Right now". Bo said as she walked the room. Looking at every face in the room.
"Are you telling me, you don't want him dead? The man laughed again.
"I never said that, but his safety is clearly affects another". Bo said.
"You mean the human Doctor he's been driving around? The man laughed again.
Bo growled and Aife touched her shoulder. "That was your last mistake".
"May I know your name, so that I can mark it off my list after you're dead". Bo snapped gripping the man's throat in her hand.
"Aww just kill him. I know his name". Aife laughed.
Bo's eyes flashed blue and she pulled the man's Chi so violently that his eyes rolled over into the back of his head. She licked her lips and dropped him to the ground.
"This girl is more than granddaughter to the Blood King. What are you? The man asked stepping up to Bo.
"What are you. Geez. You...well you smell...bad". Bo said waving her hands in the air.
"Mole". Aife said.
"A what? Bo asked.
"He's literally a mole. That works for Trick". Aife laughed.
"What are you doing here and does Trick know? Bo asked.
"He summoned me to the Dal Riata, but I found out about this and chose to come here instead". The Mole replied.
"He's not a threat to Trick. He owes him a debt". Aife laughed.
"Ahhh but I am here to repay that debt". The Mole said.
Aife stepped forward seriously. "How? She asked flashing blue eyes.
"You sent Trick to find his biggest foe, well you were only half right. There is a man, a being, that the Blood King has been searching for, for years". The Mole explained.
"Damn this pig pen. Who are you talking about? Bo snapped. The man's funk was disgusting.
"Me". A man snickered from across the room.
"Go big". Aife said.
"Or go home". Bo said pump fisting her mother.
"Succubus can't kill him. You will need my help". A dark haired man said stepping forward.
"What the fuck is this? A coming out party for the Fae? Aife laughed.
"Look buddy I am in a rush, so tell me who you are, and now, or wait for you turn to die". Bo snapped.
"My name is Lachlan, and only my Naga Venom can kill him". The man explained.
"Naga what? That sounds like a drink". Bo said never taking her eye off of the taller man.
"After your speech at The Dal a few weeks ago, I suspected all Fae would be gunning for you. Then I heard you were looking for all of Trick's enemies, and had this laced with my venom. Knowing he would show up". Lachlan explained as he pointed towards the laughing man.
"What do you want in return? Aife asked.
"We don't have time for that". Bo said taking the sword from Lachlan.
"Scratch him twice and he will die". Lachlan said.
"Watch him". Bo said nodding towards Lachlan. Aife nodded back.
The Succubus loosened up for the fight of her life.
"Dear child. You are too young and out of your league thinking you will taint me with a toy sword". The man laughed.
"Don't let the Garuda get to you. He feeds off of fear and discontent! Lachlan shouted.
"Well at least now I know his name". Bo laughed.
"Lets see what you fear". The Garuda laughed.
The room shook as Bo's eyes rolled over blue. "Me? I fear nothing". Her Succubus winked.
"The weak Doctor. Your human friend working feverishly to build a lab. You have fears". The Garuda laughed.
"Buddy you just signed your own death certificate. I am not your average Fae. I don't wallow in guilt, shame or fear. Now are we gonna dance or not? The Succubus laughed.
Every other Fae in the room hung far back. Some had gone outside and were now looking through a window.
"You're coming with me". Aife laughed pulling Lachlan to the side.
The group gasped as the room was lit up with fire. The Succubus skin was on fire too and her eyes never dimmed from their blue shade.
"Hit him twice". The Succubus smiled. As she readied to make her first strike.
The Garuda zapped around the room. He couldn't afford to hang in one position too long.
"Lauren used you for The Ash. She doesn't love you, like you love her. She will betray you at every turn. Because she's a human. That's what humans do. Flash them a little high life, and they are yours for the taking. Just like your goth friend. She can steal from anyone and knows you will always back her up. Because you are as weak as she is". The Garuda laughed.
The Succubus laughed. "You have me confused with Bo, I don't give a fuck about Kenzi. You are about to die because I do care about Lauren. You are wrong about her love for me. I may not have taken her Chi, but her kiss told me everything that I needed to know".
"Your mother? She's only here because she is weaker than you. She knows you are more powerful. She's using you like your human friends are. You are their shiny new gadget". The Garuda laughed again.
"Still nothing". The Succubus laughed.
"You're a rape baby. A monster. Nobody could ever love you. Not even your grandfather. He knew giving Aife over to the Dark was going to bring hell like she had never known before. That is until she had you". The Garuda laughed and then coughed. The Succubus struck and it was brutal.
"One more Isabeau! One more! Aife screamed.
"Lets talk about you! The big bad Fae is one tiny scratch from dying. How's that working for ya? The Succubus laughed.
"We need to move". Lachlan said.
"Why? We have a front row seat". Aife laughed.
"Because he can still take over one of our bodies, you don't want to have to see your own daughter take a swing at you, do you? Lachlan asked.
"Fine outside. But we will never take our eyes off of this". Aife said.
"I can always heal like you, and I am so done playing with a newborn Fae". The Garuda laughed as he moved around in circles of fire.
"I don't get dizzy". The Succubus laughed and quickly struck again, digging the sword deep into the fire.
"You will pay for this! The Garuda screamed and soon the room went black.
The Succubus looked around and the room was empty. She strolled outside.
"That was fun! Who's next? The Succubus laughed, violently twirling the sword around.
Aife clapped and laughed. "I am so proud of you Isabeau. Although a Succubus never needs weapons, you were brilliant".
"What the hell happened to everyone else? Bo asked.
"A handful fled. The rest committed suicide as the Garuda vanished into nothing". Aife answered.
"And you? Bo asked turning to Lachlan.
"I only wanted the Garuda dead. My ancestors lost their heads, it's great to still have mine". Lachlan said rubbing his neck.
"I don't trust you yet, but thank you". Bo said.
"I got this Isabeau". Aife nodded.
"I need to heal". Bo said.
"Are you wounded? Aife asked looking Bo over.
"It's not that type of wound". Bo replied.
"Ahhh. Say hello to your Doctor for me". Aife winked.
"Are you sure you can handle him? Bo asked.
"He's a man. I got this". Aife winked.
Bo took off running to her car and Aife smiled. She turned Lachlan around and they walked the other way.
"I just want to be Ash. I heard about the old one". Lachlan said.
"Honey your Ash just ran off the other way. Bo is in charge of everything and just so I know you are not a threat to her, you and I are going to be spending the rest of the day together". Aife laughed pulsing Lachlan's arm.
"I aim to please". Lachlan smiled.
"You won't be aiming anything at me. I am just going to pick every ounce of your brain". Aife laughed as they slowly strolled to Lachlan's car.
Bo
Bo wrapped Lachlan's sword in plastic and stuck in her trunk. Removing her gloves, she revved up her car and rushed off. She wasn't even concerned about breaking the speed limits. True to her word she went back to check on Dyson and Kenzi. They did have the first floor completed and were furiously working on the next floor. She laughed seeing Vex's hair flying in the wind with every twist and turn of his hand.
But that was not what she really needed to see. She needed her. She needed to see her. She needed to smell her. She needed to know that Lauren was still alive in this world. Things were moving so fast in the Fae world, that she needed the stable human Doctor.
Pulling up to Lauren's house, she climbed out and grabbed the sword. She exhaled deeply, step after step. She raised her hand to ring the doorbell and noticed the door was opening.
"Welcome Bo". Evony said.
"Thank you Evony". Bo said. Weird thanking her knowing she's thralled. But there was no need to be rude and get into a nasty spat with someone that couldn't argue back.
Bo smiled. Lauren's house smelled like her. The Succubus walked upstairs. She had been following every arrow that Evony had pointed out. The last one led her to a bathroom. A bubble bath awaited her. She knew it was for her, because a note scribbled on the mirror implied so.
She closed the door and undressed. An hour later, she dried off and neatly folded her dirty clothes. She walked out of the room carrying them.
"I will take those". Evony said.
"Thank you. Be careful please. These are favorites of mine". Bo smiled.
Evony nodded, bowed and pointed. "Follow the arrows again".
Bo smiled. She was starting to wonder if Lauren was even home. But the other part of her knew that she was. The house reeked of fresh food being cooked. She walked down the stairs still following the arrows. She ended up at the dining room table.
Candles set in the middle. Two place settings on each end of the table.
"I heard you needed to feed". Lauren smiled walking the plates in.
"You talked to mom". Bo sighed gently.
"No. I just know when you've been fighting". Lauren smiled as she urged Bo to sit.
"Yeah with the bogeyman of the Fae". Bo replied.
"Ahhh that would be the Garuda". Lauren smiled taking her seat.
"You know about him? Bo asked with her eyes widening.
"I've heard rumblings, but if he was here, and knowing you, he's not anymore". Lauren said picking up her wine glass to toast Bo.
An hour later the women sat on the couch with Bo in Lauren's arms. The Doctor had been massaging Bo's shoulders until the Succubus could wind down enough to relax.
"I stopped by your lab today". Bo said.
"Shhhhh". Lauren said.
"But I thought you'd want to know...". Bo said and found her lips covered with Lauren's fingers.
"Bo unless it's ready for opening, it can wait until tomorrow. The world can wait until tomorrow. You don't have to fight all day of everyday". Lauren said softly.
Bo stared at the fireplace. This is what she meant by feeding. The peace and quiet she found in Lauren. And if a Doctor could wind down, so could a Succubus.
"Thank you". Bo cooed kissing Lauren's hand. The Succubus gently laid her head on Lauren and closed her eyes when she wrapped her arms around her.
The Dal Riata
"Damn it! Trick screamed.
"What? Amelia asked.
"My bar has been destroyed! Trick screamed.
"I don't see anything but bricks as if it imploded". Amelia said.
"Yes. I am sure it imploded when Rainer's train did. This is the cost of writing in my blood". Trick said shaking his head.
He bent over and started picking up the bricks. He just hoped his books were still in tact.
TBC