Isabeau

As I pulled out of the parking lot, I looked the car over. It was nice in a way, but not for me. So I popped into a car dealership and bought a new car. A 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye. I broke her little record of sixty ticks in a matter of seconds. I did get the guy to agree to ship Bo's car to the Dark Fae Compound. Lauren would take good care of it. I sent her a little number of her own to drive too. What kind I sent, is for another time.

I had returned to the clubhouse, showered and changed clothes. Then I went shopping or shall I say, I stole some new clothes. For all of the bullshit cases Bo and Kenzi worked, she never had much money. Not me. I need to look nice. It's part of being a Succubus. Look how Aife looked when we first met during that speed date. She even told me that she don't work. If she can look like that without working, the sky is the limit for me.

I stopped by a local salon and had my hair restyled. Sorry the ponytail look was never my thing. It has always been Bo's though. She mainly got up and got dressed. Or at least that's how I remember it, and I would know.

Once I checked my appearance, I was off to see my dreaded Grandfather. Dude is a straight up dud, and shadier than any Fae I ever fought. Lies to Bo as easily as he breathes, and she overlooks it. Not me. Living inside of her, I have witnessed every moment that she did. Most of disgusted me too. That's when she had to fight harder to keep control. Bo has always been afraid when there is nothing to fear. Fear of becoming a monster. Has she seen our reflection? Gorgeous. Fear of losing Lauren. But the dumbass lost her anyway, and why? Stupid Fae shit, or Kenzi. Either way it is still stupid shit.

From now on, I am the Fae shit. All that I need to be. There is no need in working for people that can defend themselves. She even got her ass kicked by Oscar the Grouch a few years back. I just want it on record that was Bo's loss. She wanted to leave Lauren, I wanted to stay, but since she got her ass into that mess, I left her to it. I cut the motor and climbed out of the car. I walked straight up to the entrance and nearly pulled the doors off the hinges.

The Dal Riata

"Everybody out! Isabeau screamed. Large crowds ran out the front, side, and back doors.

"Some of them haven't paid yet! One lady screamed.

"Take it out of your ass, and get out! Isabeau screamed. The woman looked for Trick, and when she didn't see him, she grabbed her things and left.

"Trick! Stop hiding! I know you are in here! Isabeau screamed.

Trick slowly rose up from behind the bar, and looked around the room. It was just the two of them now. He had already heard about the Una Mens from Dyson. This is why Bo needed to be watched. To be warned when she makes silly mistakes like killing powerful Fae like that. But Dyson had been failing him on that assignment, time and time again. He tried to teach the wolf how to handle a Succubus. But Bo was proving to be a lot more unstable than Isabeau and Aife combined.

"Get out here! Isabeau screamed pointing towards the ground.

"Bo listen, I'm glad you made it safely out of Dyson's memories". Trick said.

"Trick you owe me more than this! Cassie screamed as she ran up the stairs.

The Succubus growled and the Oracle shook her head. "Now I can explain".

"Explain? You can't even explain that outfit". Isabeau laughed.

"You're in a good mood. Good". Cassie said.

"Silly girl. You have pissed off the wrong Fae". Isabeau said seriously.

"I did a favor for Trick and Bo. So technically, I've done nothing wrong". Cassie said holding her hands up in innocence.

"Nothing wrong!? You left Lauren, alone! She could have died. Luckily for you she's alive. Unluckily for you, I'm not as forgiving as Bo". Isabeau said slowly stalking the woman.

"I didn't want to face the wrath of the Una Mens. I didn't want to see any of that shit! Cassie screamed backing away.

"You should have feared my wrath more. What did your dumbass think? That Lauren could go into Dyson's memories and come back alive? Unharmed? So you just left her there! Isabeau screamed, and her voice busted a few bottles.

"Trick? A little help here". Cassie said.

Trick was trying to slither away himself. "I'm sorry".

"Stand where you are Trick! Isabeau snapped.

"She's crazy Trick, almost as crazy as A...". Cassie choked out.

"Say her name, and all you will see is my fists taking your eyeballs out! Isabeau said holding Cassie high in the air.

"Are you going to kill me or not? Cassie asked.

"No, but I do have a plan for you". Isabeau smiled and turned and threw the woman behind the bar. Her body crashed into every bottle on the top shelf.

"Isabeau! Trick screamed.

"Hey I didn't kill her, but what I have in store for her is a lot more fun". Isabeau smiled wide.

"I don't have to do anything for you! I only helped earlier because Trick bargained with a lot of powerful Fae". Cassie snapped holding her dripping, bloody head.

"Cassie". Trick said.

"Silence! Isabeau said.

"What is it now? Trick asked.

"I was going to have Trick do this. But Cassie doing this tickles me. You will go and find the Succubus you just thought of. I don't even need to mention her name. Now, you will either live, or die. But even if you die, it won't be at my hands. Now go find her! Isabeau screamed.

The duo in front of her were running into each other trying to get out of each other's way. Isabeau laughed hysterically at the sight.

"Now as for you Trick. You and I are going to have a long, long talk. Right now". Isabeau said.

Trick stood stiff, and turned back around to sit in the chair that Isabeau had just pushed into the middle of the floor.

"Sit your ass down! Isabeau screamed.

Trick slowly sat. "What do you want to know".

"We all know Cassie just went to find Aife. I know you know where she is. But that's not what concerns me most because Mayer will want you dead for sending his niece after her. Given you're the one hiding her right? Isabeau laughed.

"Bo...". Trick said.

"Call me that again! Isabeau said holding Trick's neck in her hands and squeezed tightly.

"Isabeau". Trick choked out.

"That's better". Isabeau said dropping him back on the chair.

"Where is Dyson? Trick asked looking around.

Isabeau laughed. "Where is Dyson? I have been trying to drain that bastard for years. But Bo has a weakness that I don't".

Trick shook his head. He thought Bo was softening. She was working with the gang trying to find the Helskor shoe. How did she ever allow her Succubus to take over? She had always been afraid of her. He thought she might be dead inside of Isabeau. But the Succubus clearly had no wounds or lacerations. The fact that she wanted Aife of all people found, is not a good thing either.

"Fitzpatrick are you listening to me!? Isabeau snapped slapping him on the back of his head.

"Do not touch me like that again! I am still your grandfather! Trick snapped with his face now deep red.

"Unfortunately that's true, and since I'm getting bored of this place. Tell me where this Wanderer is. You see how you fucked up was letting Bo go into Dyson's memories, which means I went to". Isabeau said.

"I don't know where he is". Trick sighed turning away from the Succubus.

"Lying. Lying. Lying. How the fuck does Bo put up with so much of your bullshit? You have been lying since we showed up. You and Dyson. So obvious to me but, Bo is blind to it, or likes being dense". Isabeau snapped.

"Leave it alone Bo! Trick snapped.

"That bastard is the reason I'm Dark. You are going to help me find him. Either you can tell me or Aife will when she returns. Now how many pissed off Succubi can you handle all by yourself?! Isabeau snapped.

Trick squeezed his eyes shut. "I cannot". He shuddered.

"Ok then we will sit here and wait for Aife to show up and drop Cassie, dead, in front of you". Isabeau laughed taking a seat.

"You can't stay here. I do have a business to run". Trick snapped as he rounded the bar.

"For once in your little bitch ass life, family is going to come first". Isabeau said downing a bottle of Vodka in one gulp.

"Bo has always come first to me! Trick snapped again. He almost wished Aife was there to take the Succubus mind off of him.

"You have been lying to us since day one. Bo may have not been reading your aura, but I always have. Like I'm reading it now, you are stalling. Probably thinking of a way to throw me into a Dark dungeon or some shit far away from here. But chin up Grandpa, Lauren is all over that compound". The Succubus laughed snatching a fresh bottle out of Trick's hand.

"Bo what you done now? Trick asked

The Succubus tsked.

"Fine. Isabeau what have you done now!? Trick said raising his voice.

"That's right. Put some respect on my name. I understand it was Grandmother's too. I have done nothing but be me. Someone you will never like, but that's not my problem". Isabeau said taking a drink.

"What did you do to the Dark Fae compound? Trick asked as he paced back and forth. He needed to know in case he needed to take steps to prevent an all out war in his bar.

"I fixed it up". Isabeau laughed.

"Just like your mother. You never take anything seriously". Trick groaned.

"If you really want to know what I did to it, go and try to enter it". Isabeau winked at the man.

"You warded it? You don't know how to do that! Trick said looking the Succubus up and down.

"Like hell that bitch doesn't! Evony screamed as she walked in with her hand in a cast.

"Thanks for the compliment Evony". Isabeau laughed as the duo watched the Morrigan walk in.

"What happened? Trick asked.

"I tossed her out on her ass, and she tried to come back in". Isabeau laughed again.

"Is she telling the truth? Trick asked of Evony.

"Unfortunately yes. I told the Ash a long time ago, that this Succubus is too dangerous". Evony snapped never stepping near the Succubus.

"Blah. Blah. Blah. I allowed that bitch to live". Isabeau said waving her hand around.

"And you also stole Lauren from me. There has to be repercussions for that! Evony snapped looking at Trick.

"Lauren has been free since Lachlan died. But Hale was too busy scratching his nuts to do anything about it. Bo too. But I have fixed all of that". Isabeau said seriously.

"What are we going to do about her? Evony asked.

"With the Una Mens dead, we have bigger problems". Trick said.

"Don't you have...you know? Evony whispered raising a brow at Trick.

"They don't call him Trick for nothing. I already found that seed and destroyed it. The Una Mens are never coming back. Those bastards deserved to die. And what the fuck kind of Blood King needs six Fae to do his bidding? I am all the Fae you need, that is, if I liked you". Isabeau laughed.

"You had no right to disturb my vault! There are things in there, that you mustn't toy with! Trick snapped.

"My birthright is my right to do anything that I want to fucking do". Isabeau said throwing the empty bottle at Trick, and laughed when he ducked.

"Can you not break up my bar? Trick asked.

"You fuckers are boring me. Just tell me what you know about the Wanderer's whereabouts, and I will be on my way". Isabeau said.

Lauren's POV

Isabeau had been right, when she warded the compound, she also unlocked every door that Evony had locked. I had showered and spent most of the night exploring the place.

Once I slept enough to my liking, I was up and walking around again. Vex didn't lie when he said he lived there too, because I found sex toys and other things in one of the larger rooms. If this was really going to be mine to do with as I choose, I am going to clear the building of that stuff.

I ate as I walked. Most of the food Evony did have, was starting to spoil or had already done so. Evony didn't provide many meals to me, but Isabeau had left me money she found to spend at my leisure. I marveled at everything. I was learning on the go. I was happy not having to sift through book after book, like Trick and I had done over the years.

I was deeply surprised to learn that I didn't need to eat much to be full anymore. I deduced that was the affects of Isabeau's Chi. When I woke up, I had new muscles everywhere. My hair was a bit longer too. Once I put it up in a ponytail, I felt a little more like myself, but everything else about me hadn't changed.

I am not in anyway now thinking the Fae is tops, but from what I saw of Isabeau last night, she certainly is. Bo had always feared her, but I never did. She was never dismissive. Never cruel. Never once mocked me for being a human.

I didn't think of any of that once I knew I needed to go into Dyson's memories to get Bo back. I would have done that for anyone, and Isabeau apparently didn't like it at all. She had enough and took over. I know she would never hurt Bo because she'd have to hurt herself. She reminded me of the stories I have heard about her mother, ruthless. But not with me.

I haven't even gone to the second floor yet. But the day is still early, and for once I have time to myself, and I am going to take it.

Kenzi and Dyson.

"Since Lauren is Bo's weakness, we need to get to her, so that we can take her to Bo and fix all of this". Dyson said as they climbed out of his car.

"Lets hope so. But you know Lauren, she's probably deep in a Science problem. It won't be so easy to get her to leave". Kenzi following closely behind Dyson. He might not fear Isabeau, but that doesn't mean Kenzi doesn't.

"Ladies first". Dyson said and growled when the doorknob burned his hand. He was thrown away form the building and landed on his back.

"Try again. I dare you". The Succubus said.

Dyson called her bluff and tried with his other hand, and it was burned.

"Where are you? The wolf growled.

"Somewhere not giving a fuck about you, or your little friend". The Succubus laughed.

"Is she even here? Kenzi asked looking around.

"No, but I left a few surprises for you. So unless you want them, I'd advise that you move the fuck on. Oh, and you've been warned". The Succubus laughed again.

"Dyson c'mere". Kenzi whispered as they moved farther away from the building.

"You have Lauren's number right? Can't you call her? Dyson asked.

"No Lauren left her phone after she went to Taft's. I have never gotten the new one. Only Bo knows that number". Kenzi answered.

"Shit. Then how are we going to reach Lauren? Dyson growled lowly.

"Bo and I snuck in here when she found out she was Dark. Come with me and we'll try that door. I am sure this Isabeau doesn't know about that". Kenzi said as she pushed Dyson around the back.

The two walked as slowly as they could, and crouched down as much as they could. Who was to say Isabeau wasn't there, and if she was, there would be no stopping her if she thought Lauren was in danger.

"Ready? Kenzi whispered.

"Go. Go". Dyson said and stood back as Kenzi walked towards some stairs.

"Owww. Oowww. Shit! Shit! Kenzi screamed.

"I warned your dumbass". Isabeau laughed.

"Kenz? You okay? Dyson growled. He couldn't do anything but pick her up, and scream when his hands hurt.

All of his life, Dyson had been Fae. A powerful one at that. But Bo's Succubus managed to harm him. Him. He had always been and tried to be a friend to the Succubus. He had assumed she cared for him too since she brought him back after Bo's Dawning. But Bo's Succubus wasn't like his wolf. She wanted no part of him, and he wasn't aroused at all enough to determine if the Succubus was there among them, or far away like she said.

"You are trying to find her scent aren't you? Kenzi asked while she shook her feet and waited for Dyson to take her burnt boots off.

"Yes but I am not finding it. If Isabeau did this, then Trick must know of a way to reverse it. We have to get to him". Dyson growled as he ran to his car carrying Kenzi.

The woman sat stiff in Dyson's car. The last time she saw Bo, she was about to go into Dyson's memories to help him. The Succubus must have helped herself gain control and wasn't giving it back to Bo, where it rightfully belonged.

She thought about everything Bo had said recently but if she was honest with herself, was it really Bo she had been talking to? Any of them had been talking to? Bo had disappeared and when she returned she was off to everyone. She thought when they were in Lauren's apartment that was her Bo. The one that got jealous about her kissing Dyson, so when did she start liking Lauren again? You wouldn't be jealous over someone if you didn't love them.

"Did you really have to tell Bo about our kiss? Dyson asked.

"She deserved to know, and I know how much she loves you. I didn't want there to be tension among the three of us". Kenzi answered.

"Well I should have been the one to tell her". Dyson said.

"And you didn't". Kenzi replied.

"Shit! Dyson growled.

"What happened? Kenzi asked.

"Either we walk, or you are going to have to drive us". Dyson growled.

"Dude. Are you seriously telling me that you can't use your hands right now? That Bo's powers are stronger than yours? Kenzi asked.

"I keep telling you Kenzi. That is not Bo! It's her Succubus and she must have tapped into powers, Bo doesn't even know about yet". Dyson said.

"She does now". Kenzi said climbing out of the car to walk around to the driver's side.

"I hate driving without shoes. Oh, since you're a cop, my license was suspended a long time ago". Kenzi said.

"That's why we are about to use these". Dyson said turning on the sirens.

"Shit balls, this is going to be awesome! Kenzi clapped with glee. Now she could run red lights and the Police wouldn't stop her.

The Dal Riata

"So the big bad Succubus needs our help? Funny wouldn't you say Fitzpatrick? Evony laughed.

"Bitch I don't need you. You are only alive because Lauren asked me not to kill you". Isabeau laughed slapping Evony's chin. She smiled wider when the force burned her a little.

"Will you kill her for me? Trick asked.

"Hell no. You aren't worth the trouble". Isabeau laughed.

"You are wasting your time here. He's never going to tell you who Rainer is". Evony laughed.

"Evony don't. Please". Trick said.

"Tell me now, or I will drain the both of you, and tell Lauren that I got hungry". Isabeau said.

"Better his ass than mine. He won't tell you who Rainer is, because he knows where he is. He's afraid of him too". Evony quickly answered.

The Succubus growled and lifted Trick into the air. She shook her head when she read his aura. She was starting to see the day he and Isabeau married. Trick didn't want to go on a honeymoon, because he felt it was beneath his status as King to be away from his peasants. The day Aife was born. Trick had been on an errand, and was in no rush to get back home to meet her. The three of them walking with Aife holding Isabeau's hand. Trick kept swatting her other hand away from his so that she couldn't hold it.

Aife talking and laughing with a dark haired man. His hair was longer than hers. Isabeau wasn't sure who he was. They had suddenly been separated. Days later, Trick and the dark haired man had been talking. The next thing the Blood King knew, Isabeau had been murdered. Word got back to him that the murder was intentional.

How he started the Una Mens. He wanted them to be his law enforcers and when it came time for him to face justice, he fled, and hid in the Dal. He called the Una Mens anonymously to tell them that he knew where the Succubus was that they were looking for.

"Take her away. I cannot have her here, the risk on my life is too great". Trick said.

"We will grant you the rest of your life for your help in capturing her, unknown one". The Keeper said.

When Trick had been left alone, he spoke privately to himself. "I'm sorry Isabeau it had to be done. Aife has murdered too many Fae, and they would come after me in retaliation".

Trick started writing in a book and what young Isabeau could make out was that Trick cursed Rainer to a train but that's not where he was really going to be sent. Before he could finish the rest of the passage, he was interrupted.

"Evony's right. You're afraid of him". Isabeau bristled as Trick struggled to breathe with her death grip around his neck.

"Bo..put me down...". Trick coughed.

"Bo is not going to save you! Isabeau snapped.

"Aife...". Trick choked out.

"Say Aife again and you will die right here! Imagine trying to make Bo think she needed to fear her own mother, when in fact she should have snapped your neck! Isabeau screamed.

"Isabeau". Trick squrimed again.

"Will be avenged! Like mom had been trying to do! Isabeau said as her eyes flashed blue.

The Succubus dropped the Blood Sage when they heard something hitting the floor. As expected the Succubus had murdered Cassie or knocked her out. They had no time to figure out which one.

"You called? Aife said seriously as her eyes flashed blue.

"He did it. He had grandmother killed". Isabeau snapped angrily.

"Please tell me that you mean Trick? Aife said popping her knuckles.

"No Rainer did. When he was laughing and talking to you, he thought if he killed grandmother, and married you, that he would rise in rank as King with you as his Queen". Isabeau answered.

"How the fuck is that possible? Aife snapped.

"Word had gotten around that Trick was thinking of stepping down as King. All Rainer needed to do was marry you. Since the Fae stay married for thousands of years. But he didn't count on you going on a killing spree. Trick found out what Rainer did and cursed him, so that he wouldn't kill him too. Trick also sent him away so that you would never find out, that he basically saved Rainers life. He just never expected you to have a child". Isabeau explained.

"But he cursed him to the death train". Aife said.

"That's not where he is though. Is it Trick? Isabeau snapped stalking the man.

When the Succubus touched him, he finally answered in a language, he thought, none of them knew.

"What the fuck did he say? Evony asked. She had started to leave, and when she saw Aife coming, she had to come back in.

"Hidden away deep inside of the Dark Fae Compound". Isabeau and Aife said in unison.

"Lauren!? Hello Succubitch, do you not remember that? Evony asked.

"You lied when you said you didn't know who Rainer was. It makes sense why he's my sponsor because I was an heir to Trick's throne too. Only problem is, I would never marry him". Isabeau said coolly.

"I only inherited the compound, I never went looking in every rat hole". Evony said honestly.

"Lets go Trick". Isabeau said holding him up by the back of his vest. The young Succubus laughed when she heard a scream.

"What the hell was that? Evony asked.

"Probably this Rainer touching something that belongs to me". Isabeau laughed.

"Why do I have to go? Trick asked.

"Because Lauren has to know why I want you dead. And why now". Isabeau laughed as she carried the man out.

TBC