Chapter Fifty-One: Trashy to Classy

The four women came and sat down with Stella as Trick and Evony stepped closer to the table.

"First off, I think each of you should take a moment and read the transcribed latin on the cards we gave you, again, you CANNOT tell each other. It may not make sense but you need to work hard to try to figure out what each thing means to you. So go and take a moment, open them, read them and ponder the meaning. I'm going to talk with Stella and Evony" Trick finished saying with a nod.

Bo, Tamsin, Alex and Kenzi took their cards and walked off, each taking a different area of the Dal.

"So do we understand anything more than the obvious hell on earth signs to look out for?" Evony asked as she looked towards Trick and Stell.

"Well the first part concerns me greatly.. The section about the world burning with red and blue flames.. Hasn't Alex recently reached that point in her power growth?" Stella asked as she crossed her arms.

"Well.. yes but I don't see Alex standing beside the Wanderer and catching the world on fire. It says in the Fire Warrior's prophecy that she will have to make a choice to give in to her inner evil or choose a lighter path. I think it's saying if we lose Alex to evil then the world will burn under her hands.. I think we need to focus on working with the Ember on controlling her inner rage.." Trick said as he looked towards Evony.

"As much as the little pyro pisses me off.. I don't see her betraying Tamsin under any circumstances.." Evony said as Trick gave a light grin.

"Okay so the signs to be aware of.. some are obvious like the animals fleeing.. but others like hell seeping through earth. Any idea about this?" Stella asked as she looked towards Trick.

Bo stood over by the bar near the steps to go downstairs and slowly opened the sealed card. She took a breath and read what had been inscribed on her card.

The card read: Choose your life. Choose your path. Don't fight true love, remember to not hold back.

Well that seems blatanly obvious.. Well kinda.. I mean I've always chosen my own path.. But not fighting true love.. I thought I did that when I gave in and allowed my heart to love Tamsin.. Unless it means don't fight her literally.. Don't hold back?

Kenzi walked over to the couch in the lounge area of the Dal and quickly ripped her card open.

The card read: Take strength in them. Choose between the two. Those who will sacrifice to thee their love. Choose to live.

Oh freaking awesome. A fortune cookie. What the hell does this mean. Take strength in them.. I'm assuming that means have confidence in Bo, Alex and Tamsin. Choose between the two.. Ughhhh Alex and Hale.. Those who will sacrifice to thee their love.. Shit I hope I'm not gonna have some cray cray bonding shit hitching my heart to some rando forever. Choose to live.. I mean I'm not trying to die morons.. But what does it mean in the whole prophecy about me gaining powers and extending my years.. Oh hellz sacks.. That witch said something about me becoming fae but how the hell does that even work? This shit is so confusing.

Tamsin hopped up on to the pool table and opened her card with an eyebrow raised as she read the words.

The card read: In the heart of your bond forever love and trust. Don't let yourself stray.

Tell me something I don't know fools. Of course I'm going to love and trust Bo.. Hello, sacred eternal bond shit happening. Can't back out of that. But what the hell does it mean about Bo giving in to the Wanderer? Like is she suppose to because sorry oracles and future seeing bitches, I'm not going to let her ride off into the sunset with that psycho.. Father daughter marriage.. All types of fucked up. Wait is she suppose to do anything with him. Fucking future shit…

Alex walked outside and lit up a cigarette as she yanked the card open, ripping it in half and dropping ashes on the side.

Whoops..

The card read: The court of fire. Give her of the fruit of strength. Sacrifice your heart. The blood of death in your veins.

The court of fire.. What the hell is that? Like is there some secret Ember society? Dude I'm lost. Give her the fruit of strength.. That just sounds dirty HA HA.. Sacrifice your heart.. The blood of death in your veins… Well great. I'm probably going to die. Go figure..

Alex finished her cigarette and rolled her eyes as she lit her card on fire and threw it on the ground.

As the four met back up they all seemed to have the inscriptions of their cards on their mind as they walked back over to the table of elder fae.

"No.. I have no clue what it means about hell seeping over.." Evony said as she threw her hands up, "I'm dark! That doesn't mean I have any clue about hell!"

"Are we talking about the prophecy and the signs of the end of the world?" Tamsin asked as Trick nodded, "Okay well hell seeping over means that the dead who's souls were sent to the underworld will take physical form and roam the earth stirring up shit.."

Everyone looked at the Valkyrie with confusion.

"I'm an angel of death and carry souls to Vahalla.. We learned about something when we were little about if the world were to ever come to an end then the souls we didn't carry.. The ones who were not deserving of a rightful afterlife.. They'll rise again and fight to prevent the salvation of the earth"

Trick sighed, "That makes sense now.. So we will need to be prepared for attacks from souls of the undead.. They'll know about you four so when that point arises they'll be coming after you with full force.."

"Lovely.." Bo said as she rolled her eyes.

"Isn't it always.." Kenzi said as she patted Bo's back.

"Death numbers will spike, storms will come, powers will grow and some will be unable to contain their darkness.. All sounds pretty literal to me.." Tamsin said as she tossed the scroll back down.

Stella looked at Alex and kept her gaze.

Alex glanced up, "Keep staring away sweetheart, I know what you're thinking.." she hissed as she glared at Stella.

Trick, Evony, Bo, Tamsin and Kenzi looked between the two.

"I doubt that.." Stella said as she frowned her eyebrow.

Alex walked closer to Stella. Tamsin reached forward to grab her sister but Alex jerked away. Alex stood in front of Stella, the elder fae seemed nervous now and backed up a step but Alex closed the distance.

"You look at me the same way MANY other people have. Your eyes tell no lies. From the moment I walked in you have looked at me as though I'm something evil. Someone that needs to be contained.. The evil I posses in my soul scares you.. You think that when the time comes I'll turn to the darkness and stand beside the Wanderer and the world as we know it will crumble in 'blue and red swirls' and that I'll be the cause. You think I'm reckless and too powerful to control my powers and when the signs start appearing you know the pull of evil inside me will grow.." Alex said in a low tone. The blonde smirked and whipped her palm out allowing blue flames to form. "Does this scare you? Because sometimes it even scares me.. But know this.. Judge me as though I'm already condemned.. When the time comes.. It's those three women right there that I'll stand beside.. And when we take the Wanderer down.. It's you I'll come back and look in the eye with disappointment" Alex close her blonde and walked away to the bar.

Tamsin glared at Stella and followed her sister to pour some shots.

Bo, Kenzi, Trick and Evony looked over at Stella.

"My concerns are justified and you all know it.." Stella said as she glanced over to the onlookers.

"We all have concerns Stella.. But attacking Alex like that will do no good. We need to trust in her as we do Bo, Tamsin and Kenzi. If Alex is committed to this we cannot question her. You need to control your emotions better or you'll need to leave.." Trick said as he looked into Stella's eyes.

"Those two are trouble.. They're dark and both have evil bloodlines that they don't understand fully.. We need to watch them" Stella said looking over at Alex and Tamsin who were throwing shots back.

"Excuse me?" Kenzi said in an angered and defensive tone. "Who the hell are you to judge them? Alex and Tamsin are both good people. They admitted their past and have been nothing but loyal!"

Bo grabbed Kenzi's arm and calmed her. The Succubus looked at Stella before speaking. "Stella, I know you're scared.. We all are.. There's a lot riding on the four of us and we're not exactly everyone's first pick for this but we're here and we have agreed to put OUR lives on the line for EVERYONE. We, Tamsin and Alex especially, deserve more respect from you. Tamsin defied Evony, she went against her assignment from the Wanderer, she's killed herself for me, she's fought beside me without hesitation, she's sacrificed herself for me, for Kenzi.. She would throw her life on the line for anyone so before you judge her take a minute to get to know her. Tamsin is bonded to my heart, she's MY Valkyrie and she loves unconditionally. She raised Alex. Alex may have evil inside her but I know better than anyone how difficult you struggle internally with that.. My inner Succubus is a dark murderous pull that if I lose control.. I leave bodies around. Alex has defended us and risked her life for us and she's only been around us several weeks. Either you change your attitude and pull your head out of your ass and take the time to get to know them or leave.." Bo said as she glared at Stella.

"You're right. My apologies. I'll make a conscious effort with them.." Stella said with a slight nod.

"Good because I'm going to be defending those two idiots to the death. They're a pain in the ass, bitchy, sarcastic and hard headed but they would do anything for the human and the Succubus.." Evony said looking towards Stella who nodded.

"Maybe we should move forward. Stella.. You said you know where the dagger is that we'll need to strip the Wanderer's powers?" Trick asked.

"Yes.. It's in the hands of Duke Terry.. The light fae who's powers are unknown. He purchased it in an underground deal from Switzerland. He keeps it in the safe at the bottom of his mansion. He's having a gala tonight and throwing a ball. Black tie event. I've managed to get the four of you invitations. You'll need to go.. Distract him.. And steal the dagger.." Stella said as she saw everyone look at her.

"So go.. One of us distract him and the others sneak down, steal a weapon, and scoot out.. Not too bad. Bo Bo can slut her way to distracting the Dukers.." Kenzi said with a grin as she nudged Bo.

"Sounds like a plan" Bo said with a grin.

"It's not going to be that easy Bo.. Duke's immune to Succubi abilities. His mother was a powerful Succubus, she was very close to your grandmother. You won't be able to effect him. Duke is wealthy and many consider him to be.." Trick said as he searched for the right words.

"He's a stuck up asshole.." Evony said as she rolled her eyes, "He's a prissy man whore who throws these parties to find a woman to entertain for the night"

"Exactly.. He likes his dates to conduct themselves as proper ladies.." Trick said with a smirk.

"Soooo who's gonna be the fancy lady that catches his eye?" Kenzi asked raising an eyebrow.

"He chooses a woman based on her appearance, the way she carries herself. He only goes after proper women who are classy, elegant, and carry themselves with a certain royal persona.. He chooses only one and then the rest of the night they drink and dance.. He's said to be quite the gentleman.." Stella said with a grin.

"So what's the problem?" Bo asked as she saw Evony start to laugh.

"Well he only goes after ONE type of woman.." Stella said with a frown.

"What's his type? Skanky horn dogs who can pretend to be ladies in the streets but freaks in the sheets?" Kenzi asked.

"He tends to fancy blondes.." Trick said with a giggle.

Evony whipped her head around and looked at Alex and Tamsin who were taking back shots, high fiving and laughing hysterically at each other as they threw daggers in the air trying to finish their drinks before catching the blade… paying the conversation about the mission for the night no mind. Everyone else's eyes looked over to the two women behind the bar.

"Oh you've got to be kidding me.." Kenzi said as she started to laugh.

"We have to get him to choose one of them as his date for the night and then the three of us sneak down to get the dagger while the unlucky blonde he chooses distracts him?" Bo said with a chuckle.

"Yes.." Stella said with a frown. "We have to make those two into proper and elegant ladies before tonight and pray he picks one of them.."

Alex and Tamsin finally stopped entertaining themselves and looked over to see everyone starring at them.

"Uhm can we help you?" Tamsin said as she raised an eyebrow. Alex scrunched her nose and threw up a middle finger.

"Gods help us.." Stella said as she threw her hands over her face.

Stella, Evony, Bo, Trick and Kenzi explained the plans for tonights escapade.

"So we must ATTEMPT to turn you two into classy elegant ladies before the gala tonight.." Stella said as she signed and frowned.

"Bitch we can be ladies!" Alex hissed back. Bo, Kenzi, Tamsin and Trick began to chuckle.

Evony couldn't help but laugh hysterically, "Oh this is going to be fantastic.."

"Bo why don't you and Kenzi go home and get dressed. I'll give you the tickets to the ball. Remember the dress code. You two should arrive early that way it doesn't raise suspicions when Alex and Tamsin arrive. Mingle, sip on cocktails, and lay low. When Alex and Tamsin arrive we HOPE he chooses one of them as his date for the evening, whoever Duke doesn't select needs to hurry and meet up with you two.. Then the three of you must go and find the dagger. There will be guards around in the lower levels so you'll need to be discrete, fast, and not cause a scene. Get the dagger, find Alex and head back here to drop off the dagger" Stella said as she nodded to Bo and Kenzi, "As for you two.." She said looking over to Alex and Tamsin who both had their arms crossed.."you two are going to stay here and we're going to make you look as elegant as possible and teach you to not act like mindless drunken bar brawlers"

Bo walked over and kissed the Valkyrie on the lips. "I guess I'll see you tonight when you're all dolled up" Tamsin rolled her eyes and smiled.

"What? My normal attire not acceptable?" Tamsin said with a smile.

"I think you look delicious all the time.. But I don't think I've ever seen you in a dress.. I'm kinda excited for this little operation.. If you show up looking too sexy I might have to steal you away and we may have to test out that bonded sex in new places" Bo said with a wink.

"Ohh now we're getting dangerous huh?" Tamsin said as she leaned in kissing Bo.

"I'm always dangerous.." Bo said softly with a grin.

"Yeah yeah just stay out of trouble until I get there Succulette…" Tamsin said leaning over and kissing Bo again.

"I'll see what I can do fiancé" Bo said with a wink.

Kenzi smiled at the two then walked to Alex. "Have fun getting lady lessons pyro"

"Psh please.. I'm a total lady when I want to be.. I just choose to be rowdy and wild.." Alex said with a grin.

"Yeah yeah fire crotch. Just play nice with Stella and show up ready to turn heads" Kenzi said with a smile.

"Oh please.. I plan on it" Alex said with a smile "Who knows, I might even catch your eye.."

"Mmm that'll be kinda hard.. I don't know if this transformation will blow me away like you're thinking. If you look too amazing we might just have to spend another night of kissing and such.. Don't get your hopes up hot hands. Still SLOW" Kenzi said as she leaned forward and kissed Alex's cheek.

Hale and Dyson walked in as the girls were saying goodbye.

"There's my lil' momma!" Hale said with a grin as Kenzi jumped. The human looked at Hale and smiled before turning back to Alex and giving the blonde a guilt filled look.

"Go say hey to your boyfriend.. I'll see ya later killer.." Alex said with a weak smile.

Kenzi sighed and walked over to the Siren who picked her up kissing her. Alex turned away and looked at Tamsin and just shrugged.

Dyson walked over hugging Tamsin and Alex then Bo.

"How is my favorite group of ladies?" He said with a grin.

"We're about to go out and about on a mission" Bo said with a grin.

"I expect nothing less" the wolf replied.

"Dyson it's good your here.. We could actually use your help with your project tonight" Stella said with a smile.

"I've got nothing but time. I'd love to help" He said with a grin.

"Here Bo take the eyes to my truck and you and Kenzi can head home to get ready" Tamsin said with a grin.

"Nah don't worry about it Tamsin. I'll take Bo and my lovely lady home and drop them off. I need some time with my girl anyway!" Hale said with a smile.

Tamsin nodded and looked at Bo. Bo hugged Alex knowing the Ember was probably struggling to contain her emotions.

The Succubus leaned over and kissed the Valkyrie before turning and walking to Kenzi and Hale.

"Alright bitches.. let's get this shit going" Tamsin said with a smirk as she nudged Alex.

"This is going to take awhile.." Stella sighed.