Lauren
Lauren sighed, as she bent over to pick up her necklace. She gripped it in her hand and wanted to throw it away. But she couldn't. Lives depended on her decision. Hers and her most important patient.
She walked over to gather her clothes and dropped Bo's sheet from around her body to dress. This was business, and personal. Business because as a Doctor she had to try to protect young Fae Bo from Vex. She knows she is a Succubus, but she has no idea what her Succubus is capable of.
Lauren knows what Vex is capable of. She's seen his mess, and it was never for the weak stomach. Of all people that were mighty conceited about their powers, it was Vex. He had put the Morrigan into some embarrassing situations, and the Dark Fae Elders would never reprimand him or agree that he needed to be put down because he was a close friend of theirs.
Sighing, Lauren angrily slipped on her shoes, and looked around to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything.
Downstairs.
"Oh, come on! I need to get out of here. I need you to work with me! Bo screamed. She was stuck. Stuck at home. Stuck with Lauren upstairs. She didn't want to see her. She didn't want her to see her cry. See her devastated because Lauren had taken one of Bo's most important nights and turned it to shit for the biggest shit Bo had ever met. The Ash.
"Why? Bo sobbed internally. Why had the Doctor done that to her? She thought they were getting along better. Going slow until neither of them could wait any longer. Lauren's aura told Bo all that she needed to know. That she trusted her to sleep with her and not kill her.
Sleep sounds so cheap in describing what they had shared. What Bo thought they had shared. Something special. She slept with Dyson to heal. She even took a little more knowing she wanted Lauren and very soon. She took enough so her Succubus would be sated enough not to drain Lauren.
She felt her stirring every time she kissed or touched Lauren. She even felt her glee when they went round after round with Lauren. She wanted the Doctor to rest, so she could return to her bed and they would make love again.
Love. That is a word far removed from Bo's vocabulary. It had been since Kyle died at her young and unknowing hands. But Lauren had tainted all of that for her boss. Her master. She screamed again when she couldn't move any further than she was. She growled when her emotions got the best of her again.
"Why? Damn it Lauren why?! She sobbed again. She tried to take one more step and was stopped.
She knew what this was. No! Don't do this! I want to go! I want to get out of here! I can't stay here with her. Please don't stop me again!
Bo attempted to take another step and was stopped again.
Her Succubus was pissed off and preventing Bo from walking out of the rickety old building. Her hand was on the door, it was open. She could feel the cold air through the opening and the cracks in the windows. Her tears were warm as they fell from her eyes. Why did Lauren do this? Do this to them? To Bo and Lauren.
They were getting there, weren't they? Bo had recently learned Lauren is a ward of the Ash and was intent on fixing that. After she found her parents. Her mother seemed as close as her fingertips. Trick seemed to be family too, although Bo hadn't found concrete proof of that. These Fae seemed to fear him. He certainly makes Dyson stand at attention.
Bo closed her eyes and she was flung around and felt like she was having an out of body experience, as she climbed the stairs to her bedroom again.
Smack. She ran right into Lauren because she wasn't looking where she was going. Although she could smell her. Smell her sheets. Smell Lauren's sweat. Smell her taste.
"Bo I…". Lauren started.
"Why? Why did you do this? The Succubus cut her off.
Lauren moved away when she noticed the blue-eyed woman staring at her.
Seeing Lauren's fear, the Succubus stepped back too. "I'm sorry. You need not fear me. I just want to know why you slept with us, like that?
Lauren squinted and wasn't sure she could trust this alter Bo. She hadn't even seen a Succubus up close until she met Bo. She had only read about them. From the mouths of the Fae, she had learned Bo's mother was still out there, and they never want her to surface, alive.
The Succubus gently shook her head and walked over to the bed. Raising her hands, she made the bed, and gestured for Lauren to sit.
"I don't think that is a good idea." Lauren moved farther away.
"Downstairs then." The Succubus said as she gently walked past Lauren and waited on the steps until she heard steps behind her.
Lauren slowly walked down the stairs and stood near the couch. The Succubus hadn't taken a seat yet. She seemed to be locking up the house. As if she was anticipating Kenzi to come home at any minute.
"We shall not be disturbed." The Succubus said quietly.
Lauren rolled her tongue in her mouth. She wasn't afraid. The Ash necklace did provide her some protection. Even this Succubus can't touch her without his or her permission.
The brunette slowly turned around and walked back to Lauren. The Doctor looked stiff in place, and she didn't want that.
"I am not going to hurt you. I had plenty of chances to do that tonight, and I refrained. Now, if you please." The Succubus said as she took a seat on the couch.
"I would rather talk to Bo." Lauren cleared her throat and stayed where she was.
"Bo was ready to walk out on you. She's on timeout until I allow her control again. She will hear everything you tell me. Whether she likes it or not, is none of my business, but since you did this to the both of us, it makes it my business too." The Succubus stared at Lauren with ice cold blue eyes. She could turn them brown, but she wanted Lauren to explain it to her, as she is.
Lauren finally took the far cushion leaving one separating them. She looked around the house and swallowed hard.
"If I wanted you dead Lauren, you would be dead. I just want answers. You don't have to do anything else." The Succubus growled gently.
"The man Bo seeks is Vex. A powerful Dark Fae Mesmer. She is not strong enough to kill him. She's probably not even strong enough to weaken him. The Ash sent me here to distract her from looking for him. An unaligned Fae killing a Dark Fae would mean instant death. The Ash doesn't want that until he learns more about her, you. So, he sent me here to….talk to you. But as we talked I tossed that plan out the window and went with my own." Lauren explained.
"Did he threaten you? The Succubus growled.
"Not in so many words no. But he did order me as if I didn't have a choice." Lauren moved further away. She often looked to the door and wondered how far she could get if she ran. The Ash guards weren't expected to pick her up for hours. It was a long walk and in her boots, it wouldn't be a pleasant run or walk.
The Succubus smiled as she watched Lauren. No, it wasn't her fear that was funny. It was her indecision that was adorable. She wanted answers, and she got some answers, but there is still one big one left in the room.
"What does he have on you? The Succubus asked.
"No. I will not tell you that. I don't even know you enough to trust you with that secret." Lauren shook her head. She would carry this secret to her death before another unknown Fae learned about it.
"Fine. I know the guards aren't due here until morning. I will drive you home and thank the Ash for the delicacy that is you. We have all we need to know. Let's get you home before he gets pissed off." The Succubus stood and walked over to the door, she held it open for Lauren and nodded that it was okay. Bo was still fuming which made her useless right now. How many times days and years had she let Bo keep control when she wanted something or someone? Tonight, was the first mutual time for the both of them.
She kept her word and drove Lauren home. Neither said much. Lauren sat in the back of the car. She was still uncertain about being close to Bo's Succubus. For the first time she was starting to wonder which part of Bo she had slept with. She didn't care though. She wanted Bo and she went after her. Now Bo was somewhere Lauren couldn't reach her. Frankly it was probably good that Bo wasn't in control. Her Succubus seemed more refined and caring than Bo had been. Especially after throwing her necklace in her direction. That necklace signifies that Lauren would be safe long enough to help her patient and they both could get the hell out of there.
She jumped out of Bo's car, and practically ran into her building. She stripped up the stairs and jumped into the shower.
I get that you can't answer me. But somebody will. The Succubus smiled as she drove away. She stayed long enough to see the lights in Lauren's loft be turned on.
Light Fae Compound.
"What is it now? The Ash asked slowly.
"The Doctor and Succubus arrived at the compound minutes ago." A guard announced.
"And Vex? The Ash asked.
"We lost him." The guard stood far away from the man.
"Get Dyson here. Now." The Ash seethed.
Kenzi and Dyson
"Want to play again? Dyson smiled.
"Hell yeah. You have been beating my ass all night. Rack em up boy." Kenzi downed a shot and waited for Dyson to set up their next pool game. She jumped off the barstool when he was done and readied for her next shot.
"The Ash wants you, right now wolf." A guard grabbed him and pulled him away from the table.
"What about our game? He owes me a few more drinks! Kenzi scoffed.
"Buy them yourself." The guard laughed over his shoulder.
Screw that Kenzi thought. Dyson gave his word. The bartender heard him, so he should still give her the drinks Dyson would have bought for her.
The Ash
"I didn't call for you. I called for the wolf." The Ash said.
"We need to talk. I don't know what you have going on with Bo. But it needs to stop right now." Trick said.
"Then perhaps you should be telling me who she really is. I have seen the way you look at her. Talk to her. Talk about her." The Ash snickered.
"Tell me what you have planned for Bo, and I will tell you why she's so important to me". Trick said seriously.
"I don't want her harmed. I just want to know how powerful she is. You know what that is like. It is the same reason you are looking for her mother. That crazy Succubus. I understand Dyson has had a few leads on her for quite some time now. Yet he hasn't brought her to me or you." The Ash scoffed.
"What do you intend to do about Bo or about that? Trick asked.
"I told you. I don't want to harm her. I just want to know more about her. I am getting the feeling you know a hell of a lot about her. Tell me or I will summon the High Council and force your hand, or your mouth, shall we say." The Ash countered.
"Where is the Succubus? Trick asked angrily.
"Lower your voice Blood King. Or did you think I didn't know your true identity." The Ash laughed.
"Enough bullshit. I tried to do this the nice way. But now you have forced my hand." The Succubus laughed as she morphed back to herself and had the Ash in her grip in a matter of seconds.
"What the hell are you? The Ash gasped.
"I don't need to know who my father is to know, he's a Dark bastard. Now my mother on the other hand remains a mystery to me. Who is she? Where is she? More importantly, what the fuck do you have on Dr. Lewis? The Succubus growled. She tightened her grip so hard, his eyes were starting to turn white.
"The Doctor is Light Fae property. Not even you can get her out of it. Now if you don't let me go, I will have you maimed and fed to every shifter under my command. Starting with the wolf, who should soon be here." The Ash laughed again.
"I don't give a damn about him. You can feed him to rats, and I wouldn't come to his rescue, but I am here for Lauren, and my mother. In the order too. Now tell me how you have her under your command? The Succubus snapped with both hands around his neck now.
When the Succubus constantly pulsed him, he couldn't hold out much longer.
"Lauren has a girlfriend. She's in a coma." The Ash coughed.
"How and why? The Succubus snapped.
"I cursed her. It was the only way to get the Doctor to come and work for us. For me." He coughed out.
"Where is this girlfriend? The Succubus asked jealously.
"She's in a pod here in the compound." The Ash answered.
"You are going to bring Lauren here. I don't care how you get her here but do it. Now! The Succubus snapped.
"It is a little late don't you think? The Ash breathed as she finally released him.
"Which is why you will be the one that disturbs her. Since you have disturbed her for some time now." The Succubus snapped as she waited for him to make the call.
Within an hour Lauren walked in on her own and was soon brought to the pod where the Ash was waiting.
"It is over Dr. Lewis. I will wake your gf and you will be free to go. For good." The Ash said slowly.
"What? How? Lauren gasped.
"You want to tell her or shall I?! The Ash screamed.
The Succubus shyly walked into the room. She looked at Lauren who looked angry.
"I had him tell me the truth. Which he is going to tell you, right now." The Succubus said.
"You what?! Lauren screamed.
"If you two are done. I do have other things to do! The Ash interrupted.
"Then tell her! The Succubus screamed.
"I cursed Nadia so you would have to stay here." The Ash confessed.
"You cursed her!? I have been here for over four years trying to cure her, and you cursed her?! Lauren screamed.
"Dr. Lewis…". The Ash started.
"Let her talk! The Succubus screamed.
"I have been wearing this damn thing, had it thrown back at me because of you. You took four years of Nadia's life away from her, and mine away from me! You do realize I quit! Lauren scoffed as she pulled the Necklace off and threw it to the ground.
"Of course, you do." The Succubus said.
The Ash scoffed as the necklace hit the floor. That thing was never to come off of her neck. Not even when she showers or has sex with anyone.
"Wake the woman." The Succubus snapped.
The Ash walked over to the pod with Lauren and the Succubus walking step for step with him. He opened the pod and touched Nadia. It took her a few minutes to wake up, and they all jumped back when she did.
"Get out of here Lauren! Now! The Succubus readied for a fight. Nadia's aura was as dark as she had ever seen an aura be.
"What is wrong with her? Lauren asked.
"She is not a human anymore. She's Fae. A nasty one." The Succubus said coldly.
The Ash couldn't escape fast enough. Nadia had killed him instantly. "Next time you want to trap someone somewhere, don't put them in a pod for years." Nadia snapped.
The Succubus made sure Lauren was safely away before she turned back to them.
"Who are you? The Succubus snapped.
"Nevermind who I am. I know all about you. Your fears. Your loves. That doctor is certainly one of them. Does she know that? Your family. I know it all." Nadia laughed.
"You are not this Nadia, so who are you?! The Succubus snapped again.
"My name is the Garuda. A powerful Fae. One you don't want to screw around with." He laughed as he returned to his normal form.
"I don't fear anything. You have just signed your own death certificate." The Succubus seethed slowly.
The Fae lunged for each other. The Garuda quickly lost. He had never fought a Fae like that before. She certainly lived up to her bloodline and reputation.
"The Blood King's daughter was never this powerful before." He gasped.
"This has nothing to do with the Blood King". The Succubus grabbed him again and was about to drain him before he spoke again.
"The bartender at the Dal Riata. He's the Blood King." The Garuda spoke with is last breath.
"I already know that". She was still in fighting form, and ready to kick ass again. But first she needed to check on Lauren.
She rushed out of the room and stopped in her tracks. Lauren was sitting on a bench with her head in her hands.
"I'm sorry Lauren. I thought you had the right to know, and immediately." The Succubus said softly.
"For years I thought I was doing something wrong. That I wasn't as smart as I think I am. Just to find out he knew all along. Nadia died a long time ago. I never stood a chance of getting her back. Or my life back." Lauren sobbed into her hands.
The Succubus rubbed her back without pulsing her. "Come on. You're not safe here. The Ash is dead, and they will want you dead now too. You are coming with me, and you won't be out of my sight until we get some things settled."
Lauren rose up and looked at the woman. Her eyes were still blue, and for the first time, she didn't fear her. "Okay."
The women jumped into the Camaro again and were at the Dal in a matter of minutes.
"Trick! Get up here! The Succubus screamed.
The old Fae ran up dressed in jeans and a tank top.
"Well you could have dressed more presentable." The Succubus seethed.
"Bo? Trick asked worriedly.
"Bo is not in control now. I am. You are going to answer some hard questions and there will be no bullshitting about this." The Succubus said as she stepped towards them.
"Trick the Ash is….". Dyson stopped in his tracks at the sight of the Succubus.
"Dead. The Ash is dead, and the two of you will be. If someone doesn't tell me where my mother is and how long you planned on keeping her from me." The Succubus said quickly turning back to Trick. When he fidgeted, she knew she had him.
Taking two steps backwards, Trick grabbed a shirt, and spoke up. "I am your grandfather. Dyson is of no relation to you."
"Eww if he had been. But what the fuck do you mean you are my grandfather?! The Succubus snapped.
"I'd prefer to deal with Bo." Trick said.
"And I prefer to kill you if you don't answer me." The Succubus countered.
"Aife is your mother, and you are my granddaughter." Trick said.
"The Ash said Dyson has had some leads on her. Care to explain that one wolf? The Succubus licked her lips and blew out a small strip of blue from her lips.
"Trick told me to stand down after you went to see Lou Ann." Dyson replied.
"So, I do have a connection with that woman. Who else is she to me? The Succubus asked.
"She was your mother's midwife. She found a human family to give you to. That's all she has told me. I will find out the rest when I see her again." Trick kept a huge distance between himself and the Succubus.
"She is set to be executed! You better stop that Blood King, or I will! The Succubus screamed.
"It is already in the works. She will be brought to me first thing in the morning." Trick moved away.
"You mean if she lives until morning. Let's go Lauren we are out of here. We are going to get this woman out of prison, and I want to talk to her myself." The Succubus said.
Lauren nodded and they left Trick and Dyson alone.
"So, who will we lock up? Lou Ann or Aife? Dyson asked.
"I don't know. Keep a lid on it until I figure out what to do. We still don't know the extent of Bo's powers, but she is powerful enough to kill the Garuda." Trick said.
"And Lauren? You know the High Council won't just allow her to run around the Fae world, free." Dyson said.
"Lauren has Bo's Succubus which means, she is not to be touched. Get over your feelings about them too. She will kill you son." Trick sighed.
"I don't fear the Doctor". Dyson laughed.
"I meant the Succubus." Trick rolled his eyes.
"I don't fear her either. If we have problems with her, we can cage her with her mother when we finally capture her." Dyson scoffed at Trick's belief that a Succubus could best him.
Outside.
"Who the hell are you? Get the hell out of my car! The Succubus screamed.
The woman pulled her hat off and smiled. "My name is Saskia. I need a ride and thought I would wait and ask before I stole your car."
"I know my car is school bus yellow, but I am not a taxi. If you need a ride, hitch a ride with someone else. I have somewhere to be." The Succubus helped Lauren into the front seat.
"I can help you, Succubus. Just give me a ride, and you will see." Saskia said.
"It is late, and it's almost midnight. Too late for a woman to be on the street by herself." Lauren noted.
"She just bought you a ride. But once we get there, you will have to get lost." The Succubus said.
"Fine. Let's roll." Saskia laughed as they pulled off.
Once they arrived to see Lou Ann, the Succubus was relieved that Saskia had left them. They waited in a grungy room for Lou Ann to be brought to them.
"I didn't expect to see you again. And with a human. Is she yours? Lou Ann asked boldly.
"I'll ask the questions." The Succubus replied trying to hide her blush. She scrubbed a seat clean for Lauren to sit and took the seat next to her.
"Trick said you were my mom's housewife. That means you should know who she is, and where she is." The Succubus said. She growled when the door opened behind them.
"Get the fuck out! The Succubus screamed.
"She won't tell you anything." Saskia laughed.
"Get the hell out of here, and it is none of your business what she tells me! The Succubus snapped.
"Watch your tone with me young lady". Saskia laughed.
"I see you don't need me anymore, so I will go back to my cell." Lou Ann said.
"Stay where you are. I am in charge of you now." Saskia laughed.
"She's your mother! Lauren deduced.
"What? Who is? The Succubus asked looking back and forth between them.
"Saskia. She's your mother! Lauren gasped.
"Is that true!? The Succubus slammed the woman into the nearest wall.
Saskia laughed and reversed their positions. "Now, now baby Succubus, don't come out and play with the big dogs, until you're a big dog! She winked.
"Aife if you don't mind. I would like a shower, if I am not going back to my cell." Lou Ann said.
"Of course, Lou Ann. You saved my baby. I owe you everything. I have a secluded ranch all set up for us. Come with me, and we'll head that way." Aife smiled affectionately.
"I still have questions! The Succubus snapped.
"Then I guess you will have to drive us there." Aife laughed.
"Lauren needs clothes and food. I won't leave without her". The Succubus fumed.
"Fine but we must leave, now. I don't want Lou Ann waiting any longer than she has to." Aife said.
"Are you okay with this Lauren? I can't leave you in this filthy place". The Succubus said gently.
"I am okay with it." Lauren said honestly. If she wanted to live, the safest place was with the Succubus. The other Fae would kill her the minute she was alone.
The Succubus walked behind Lauren. She didn't trust her safety if she walked ahead of her. Not in the open. Not in the Dal. Bo might trust these fools, but she never will.
They arrived at the ranch and picked out rooms for the night. The Succubus insisted on rolling a cot into Lauren's so she could sleep in the same room with her, but not sleep in the same bed with her. Once Lauren showered and settled down, she tried to settle down. But with burning questions in her head, and a beautiful woman sleeping on the other side of the room, settling down was impossible to do.
The next morning the Succubus had relented control back to Bo. The woman had calmed immensely. She was kind of embarrassed that she let her anger get the better of her. There was no need for her to be mad at Lauren when her choice was out of her hands. If she didn't go to Bo, she would have died. If Bo had gotten to Vex, Lauren would have died at the Ash's hands. She was in a no-win situation, and Bo was only making it worse by throwing her necklace back at her.
She had always been notorious for jumping to conclusions. She had to be to stay alive and sane for all of those years. She closed her eyes and readied for bed. Lauren would likely be upset by morning, and Bo needed to mentally prepare for the hell that was going to be deservedly unleashed. But Bo deserved it, and not her Succubus. Bo wanted to walk away, that was all on her too.
TBC