Chapter Thirty-Seven: Sister vs. Sister
As Alex stood there facing one another the tension around everyone seemed to sky rocket.
"Alex this is going to be a challenge for you, with your powers being unpredictable lately and your control over them struggling, Tamsin's doubt and intimidation will effect you more than usual.. Tamsin you need to not hold back. You have a weakness with Alex and a maternal instinct to hold off on your powers. Don't. You two need to take this seriously because this is going to be difficult.. Kenzi.. Bo.. I know this is going to be hard to watch but you two CAN NOT interfere unless one of them is about to be killed. If you two interfere then you could easily face the cross fire and that could be deadly for you two. You two aren't prepared to handle or take hits from them yet…" Trick said as the two sisters looked over at him and nodded.
Kenzi looked over at Bo and both the human and Succubus had looks of worry all across their faces.
"Begin" Evony said as she nodded to the two blondes.
Alex kept her eyes flaring red and Tamsin immediately darkened her features.
Go ahead little sis.. Try to burn me.. You can't.. You can't control your powers.. You can't face me.. Stop now before you die.. Tamsin projected to the Ember as she stepped closer. Alex let out a painful groan and closed her eyes and shivered. Tamsin continued slowly walking towards her sister. That's it kid.. Feel the pain from this.. If you push back and fight me it'll only get worse and you know it.. You've faced off with me before.. And you've lost.. So stop trying to create a fire ball and just kneel to the ground.. Give up Alex.. Tamsin said as she cocked her head to the side and smirked.
"Damnit T! Ahhhhhh!" Alex groaned as she stood there turning pale and cold. Her eyes were flickering between her red fire fueled glare and her normal baby blues.
"ALEX! YOU NEED TO GET ANGRY! YOUR FIRE COMES FROM YOUR EMOTION! THAT'S WHY WE ARE DOING THIS! YOU NEED TO LET GO AND FIGHT BACK OR TAMSIN WILL HURT YOU!" Evony said as she glanced over to Trick, both of the elder mentors had worry on their face.
"Oh I know how to make her mad.." Tamsin said with a smirk as she stopped merely feet away from her sister.
Tamsin instantly slung her right fist hitting the blonde across the face. Alex's head whipped around as she felt the impact from the punch. Alex's breathing was heavy and she spit blood from her mouth.
Kenzi and Bo stood there watching in horror as it seemed like the Ember was paralyzed.
Alex took a deep breath and closed her eyes and turned slowly back to Tamsin where the Ember opened her eyes slowly revealing the fire red stare. Her eyes went from pain and torment doubt filled weakness to rage.
Alex flipped her palm open and both of her hands instantly caught fire as the younger blonde threw a right hook at her sister, Tamsin leaned back dodging the right hook and Alex swung her left fist around trying to catch the older blonde with her fire filled hands. The punches were rapid and it was shocking that Tamsin was able to dodge them. The speed of their fight was so quick. Kenzi and Bo both took a step back and looked over to the Blood King and Morrigan. Evony raised and eyebrow and smirked as Trick grinned and nodded.
Tamsin dropped low and slung her foot around trying to kick Alex behind the knees but Alex jumped the low kick and came down with such a grace. Alex whipped around to give a low roundhouse kick to Tamsin's face knocking the Valkyrie back. Tamsin rolled her body backwards and shot up immediately. Her features were still darkened and she had blood dripping from the corner of her mouth. Tamsin cracked her neck and charged back at the fire filled blonde. Tamsin swung her right fist as Alex ducked, the Valkyrie brought her left fist up and her uppercut hit her sister right in the jaw knocking her back. Alex immediately threw her right fist sending a fireball towards the Valkyrie. Tamsin tried to dodge and roll out of the path of the flame but it caught her side. Tamsin groaned and was back on her feet in an instant. Tamsin kicked the trash can over and grabbed the lid just in time to use it as a shield as Alex exploded with a stream of bright red flames that were headed directly to Tamsin.
Tamsin held the shield as she felt the flames hitting the lid and the fire reverberated back and Alex lunged her body to the side barely missing her own flames. Tamsin winced as she felt the lid become scolding hot burning her hands. Tamsin glanced up and saw Alex attempting to rise to her feet. Tamsin took the lid and threw it at her sister like a disc hitting the blonde in the side. Alex groaned and then her body instantly became covered entirely by blue flames.
"BO! DAGGER!" Tamsin yelled as the Succubus reached down and grabbed her blade. Tamsin didn't even look or take her eyes off the Ember as she caught the dagger. Alex and Tamsin instantly charged one another. Alex was swinging punches that Tamsin was dodging and Alex was moving her body as quickly as she could to avoid the kicks and strikes from the blade.
"SHIT!" Kenzi screamed as she saw what was coming next.
"TAMSIN!" Bo yelled with fear as she saw the final strikes coming.
Evony and Trick both took quick strides forward as they prepared to see the two sisters give their final moves.
Tamsin was bringing the blade up to Alex's neck as the Ember's beaming blue flame covered hands were coming to Tamsin's throat… If either woman made contact with the other it would become a deadly training session.
Trick, Kenzi, Evony and Bo gasped as they saw both girls stop their motions only millimeters from each other. Alex stopped her hand inches from Tamsin's throat and the Valkyrie held her blade almost against her sisters throat. They both stood there panting as they eyed one another. Suddenly Alex's body went back to it's normal appearance as the flames faded and Tamsin slowly moved her blade back. The two blonde's suddenly smiled at one another and Tamsin pulled Alex in and hugged her.
"Not bad kid.." Tamsin said as she panted.
"Impressive old fart" Alex said with a smirk as she breathed heavily.
"HOLY SHIT YOU ALMOST KILLED EACH OTHER!" Kenzi said as she stood there shaking watching the woman laugh and hug after nearly slaughtering one another.
"ARE YOU TWO OKAY?!" Bo said as she rushed to Tamsin. Trick and Evony followed quickly behind them.
"We weren't going to kill each other. I could do some damage to the kid but I trust her control and I know she trusts me.. We sparred all the time growing up. We know each others attacks.. We knew that it was coming to the end so we needed to go in for the kill. For me it's holding a blade at the kill zone and for Alex.. It's her hands around someone's neck.." Tamsin said as she started to slow her breath and smirk to Bo.
"We may be bitches but we also have enough control to not give the final fatal blow unless it's needed.. A few punches, some blood, bruises and bumps are one thing.. But the kill control is what separates you from a monster and warrior. Monsters kill.. Warriors kill if they need to.." Alex said as she was still slightly panting.
"That was some Mortal Kombat shit you two! Holy hellz! That was intense!" Kenzi said as she looked at Alex's side and over to Tamsin.
"THAT was impressive.." Evony said with a satisfied grin.
"I agree.. that was much more than we were expecting. Brilliant you two.. Brilliant. Tomorrow we are going to switch things up and do more fighting techniques with Kenzi and Bo.. Alex and Tamsin you're going to teach them the Valkyrie fighting style so they'll become more of an asset in hand to hand combat. For now I think you four have earned some drinks. Come inside to the bar and relax. When Stella gets here with the scroll we can all sit down and look over everything and try to figure out more of a strategy and gain some ground on what to expect and what we need to be ready for" Trick said as he walked inside.
Kenzi, Bo, Tamsin and Trick turned to head inside.
"Alex you coming?" Tamsin asked as she reached the door.
"Yeah I need a cigarette after all that cardio" the Ember said with a grin as Tamsin rolled her eyes and grabbed Bo's hand.
"Well hurry up and get inside. I think we should all grab a beer and play some pool" Bo said with a smile as Alex nodded in return.
Alex leaned against the wall and lit up a cigarette as Evony stood beside her.
"You did good pryo.." Evony said with a smile.
"Thanks.. And seriously thanks for everything and coming here to help. I know you despise all of us and that you're only doing it because the fae races is threatened.. But it's still nice having your bitch ass around" Alex said with a smirk.
"That's true. I do generally hate the Sunshine Gang and Light love saps.. But at the end of the day whatever is coming our way is threatening to end my dark little world and we can't have that. For whatever reason the four of you have been predicted to stop this so my help will come whether I despise you all or not" The Morrigan said with a smile, "But for the record. When this is all over, I would love to have you back with me. The dark could really use you Alex.. You're stronger than anyone thought. You and Tamsin both and now with Bo as apart of the dark.. You'll be virtually unstoppable. As much as I hate you and Tamsin and I dread ever talking to you two due to your unreal amount of sarcasm and head strong attitudes.. You're assets. At the end of the day I protect my assets. You of all people should know that"
Alex looked over and sighed. "Let's get through this shit with the Wanderer then we'll go from there. I doubt all four of us will survive anyway. If it comes down to it… You know who's going to take the fall and die.."
"You.." Evony said with a grin "I figured as much. But I also think you don't give yourself enough credit. With Bo and Tamsin bonded and you and Kenzi involved in this love fest the amount of powers you ALL can unleash is historic."
"My oh my.. Did the Morrigan just compliment me?" Alex said with a grin.
"Don't get use to it hottie" Evony said as she smiled back. "So you and the human huh?"
Alex looked at her and raised an eyebrow, "There's no me and the human.."
Evony grinned "Riiiiight.. Still contributing that to the bond are we? You know Alex I got to know you very well.. You're soft around her. It's not like you. What would poor Vex think"
"Vex doesn't need to know anything because there's nothing there with Kenzi and I.." Alex snapped back.
"Don't get sassy with me darling. I'm not going to say anything. I just find it interesting. That's all" Evony said as she winked at the blonde.
"It's just that sappy ass run off emotional connection Kenzi and I are dealing with from the stupid Valkyrie bond. It's nothing Evony. Don't make it out to be more than what it is. Shit is already complicated enough without all that." Alex said as she puffed her cigarette.
"All I'm saying is you might want to sort it out and make sure it's the bond. If not it's just one more little mess that's clouding that pretty little head of yours. Tell Trick I'm going to my office for a bit.. You know my NEW office.. I have to go set up and unpack since I was forced to evacuate my old one" Evony said as she raised her eyebrows to the blonde. Alex couldn't help but let out a laugh. "There's that adorable little laugh I love so much" Evony said as she took a step closer to Alex.
"Where the hell is Alex? I know bitch doesn't need that long to smoke her cigarette. She's like a chimney" Kenzi said as she, Bo and Tamsin went to look out the window of the Dal and saw Alex leaned up agains the wall and Evony walking in closer to the blond.
"Dude why is the bitchy dark fae queen getting all cozy with your sister?" Kenzi asked as she looked at Tamsin.
"I don't know.. but I don't like it.." Tamsin said as she looked at the two women. They appeared to be talking but Evony was closing the distance between them.
"Should we go cockblock?" Bo asked as she saw the other two getting tense.
"No.. That's all we need to do is piss off Evony more while she's training us.. I'm sure the Morrigan is trying to proposition Alex to go all team dark side again or something." Tamsin said as the three kept their stare out the window.
"Slutty tactics.. Why am I not shocked?" Kenzi said as she rolled her eyes.
"Someone's jealous.." Bo said with a chuckle. "Cool down Kenz. I'm sure Alex will tell us when she gets inside"
"Yeah, I am pretty adorable.." Alex said with a cocky grin.
"Oh honey.. You aren't adorable.." Evony said as she leaned closer putting her lips to the blonde's ear, "you're sexy.. If things go south with you and your little human fuck buddy.. Call me.. I always did enjoy your hot talents in my bed.." The Morrigan whispered as she kissed Alex's neck.
"I'll keep that in mind Evony.." Alex said as she looked into the Morrigan's eyes as Evony was pulling back and walking away.
"You better Alex.." The Morrigan replied as she turned and walked off.
Alex rolled her eyes and walked back inside. When she got inside the three other women were starring at her with their eyebrows raised and arms crossed.
"What?" Alex said as she raised an eyebrow.
"Well well well it looks like someone is on Evony's to do list.." Kenzi said as she rolled her eyes. Tamsin and Bo chuckled as they heard the jealousy seeping from the Russian's lips.
"What? Jealous Kenz? Surely you can't be upset that the Morrigan was kissing my neck as she tried to tell me I would be a protected asset to the dark.." Alex said as she scrunched her nose in that bitchy way.
"Boom.. Called it" Tamsin said as she laughed.
"So that's what she was doing huh? Trying to get her hooks in you?" Bo asked as she walked to the bar.
"Yup. She told me that the four of us should consider working for her after all this shit blows over. She said we're more powerful than anyone imagined so if we worked for her she'd put our hot little asses on a pedestal" Alex said as she followed the other women to the bar.
"Of course she was" Bo said as she rolled her eyes, "Does she always try to get into people's pants? Pretty sure sex charming is my thing, not hers"
"Eh.. Let's just say I may have gotten fucked up a time or two and taken out my frustrations on her so she thought it would be a good way to pull me back in" Alex said as she sipped her beer.
The other three whipped their head around and starred at the blonde.
"ALEX! You slept with EVONY?!" Tamsin asked as she smacked her sister's arm.
"Ouch! WHAT?! It was like three times and I don't even remember the whole thing! I was bored and pissed and plastered and the hoe bag was there!" Alex said as she rubbed her arm.
"And you wonder why she hates you two so much?" Bo said as she started to laugh at the two. Tamsin rolled her eyes and giggled.
"Right. That's cute. I'm gonna go see if Trick needs help downstairs or whatever" Kenzi huffed as she got up.
Bo and Tamsin looked over to Alex.. "What?" The Ember huffed out as she drank her beer.
"Go.." Tamsin said as she raised an eyebrow.
"But I.." Alex started before Bo cut her off.
"Stop being a defensive ass hole to her. She's sorry and feels bad and wants to talk. Go on.." the Succubus said as she grabbed Alex's arm and pulled her up off the bar stool.
"Ugh fine…" Alex groaned as she strutted angrily to the door to head downstairs.
Bo and Tamsin laughed as they saw the Ember dreading to go talk to Kenzi.
"Mmm so that finally gives us a minute alone huh?" Bo said with a smile as she grabbed the butt pocket of Tamsin's jeans causing the Valkyrie to lose her breath momentarily.
Tamsin spun around and grinned at the Succubus.
"Why yes ma'am it does and I'm pretty sure I know exactly how to spend our brief alone time…" Tamsin said with a grin as she slowly took her fingertips and rubbed up the brunettes thigh. Bo let out a soft moan and then brought her hands up so that her fingertips were gently caressing Tamsin's collarbones. The feeling of the Valkyrie's skin was sensational.
"Mmm do tell me babe.. What ever shall we do with a few minutes to ourselves.." Bo whispered as she leaned closer and kissed Tamsin's neck slowly.