Bo and Lauren
"That was delicious". Bo smiled from her chair. They were sitting out on the upstairs patio deck. There is one in the front and back of the house. For this occasion, they chose the back.
"Thank you and it was". Lauren sighed as she stared out at the view. She inhaled nature and loved it. She never had time to sit out and enjoy it like this. She was in and out of buildings for five years. She wasn't allowed five minutes to observe anything.
Bo looked at Lauren and looked ahead again. She needed to sneak a look. To make sure the woman was sitting next to her, and that she was not dreaming about it.
"What do you want to do today? Bo asked softly.
"I haven't planned ahead. Never been used to doing that in years. My routine never broke. Labs, home. Labs, home." Lauren replied.
"Then we can go for a hike. There are a lot of trees back there. Let me go and get some backpacks loaded and we will be on our way". Bo stood and ran into the house. She could hug her mother, if she was there. She thought of everything to bring there. She wondered how long Aife had this place.
Lauren walked in and watched Bo packing two bags. She walked over and picked up two flashlights and stuck them in the bags respectively.
"Two medical kits". Bo held them up and handed one to Lauren. She knew she wouldn't need it, but a Doctor like Lauren would want them anyway.
They changed clothes and readied for their hike. Bo was worried Lauren wasn't strong enough to carry her bag and offered to carry it. The Doctor declined saying that is part of the fun. Bo sent a text to Aife. Pocketed her phone and the keys to the house. She had no idea where she and Lou Ann had gone, and frankly didn't care.
The Dal
Trick stood up when he heard two sets of footsteps. His face went pale when he saw who it was.
"Hello Daddy". Aife said coldly.
"How? How did you find me? Trick swallowed.
"I can find rat piss. You know that". Aife stepped forward as Trick walked backwards.
"I don't want any trouble Aife". Trick held his hands up.
"You see this Lou Ann? This is what a bastard that is about to shit in his pants looks like. The old man never learned to leave well enough alone". Aife snickered as she continued stalking the man.
Lou Ann laughed as she stood watching the two of them. Trick had pulled off some major bullshit over the years. Lou Ann had kept an eye on his every move for the Succubus.
"I can explain whatever it is". Trick stopped. His back was against the wall and there is not a doorway close enough for him to move again.
"You put that bastard wolf above your own blood. I'm used to that shit. But your bullshit will never touch me or my daughter". Aife seethed. She was directly in front of Trick. He had his eyes closed. He was sure she was about to kill him.
"I put your dog in the same cage you wanted me to put me and Lou Ann in. He sniveled like the little bitch he's always been and told the truth. Let's see how he likes the Dark Fae dungeons. Before you try and call to get him out, Evony has agreed to keep him there. Let's see if he's pulled out of there by your precious Elders". Aife literally spit on Trick before turning to leave.
Trick marched over to his phone. "We have a problem. Round up as many Elders as you can find. Light and Dark. Have them to come to the Dal. It's important".
"We have already heard about the wolf. We will not help you Fitzpatrick". Blackthorn laughed.
"What? How did you hear about this? Why wasn't I told? Trick asked angrily.
"Because your daughter is very convincing. You wanted her dead, we want her alive. It pleases us when she pisses you off. You ran behind your bar from the Fae world. You don't get to be both. Don't look for your blood book either. We've already gotten ahold of it. Enjoy pouring your drinks McCorrigan". Blackthorn laughed as he hung up. Dyson was foolish and ran his mouth to the wrong people. Putting the Succubus in a Light Fae dungeon would have caused a full out war between the two sides. But both sides had agreed that Dyson could be in a Dark Fae cage. He is not as popular as he thinks he is. Not as untouchable either.
"Evony. I need to get to Evony". Trick closed the bar down as he walked out.
He was at the Dark Compound in a matter of minutes. He was shocked with how easily he was allowed in and led to the Morrigan's office.
"I already know why you're here. Your help will stay where he is. He's a dangerous dog that needs to be put down, but I will settle for an extensive stay in my dungeons". The Morrigan laughed.
"How did he get here? Trick asked.
"Aife brought him to me. That bitch is a bitch after my own heart". The Morrigan laughed and bowed in respect of the Succubus.
"She was wrong. You must release Dyson immediately". Trick ordered.
"You don't scare me. You are powerless. Don't try dripping your shit blood on my floors either. Aife is Dark Fae by your doing or did you forget? You are her sponsor, you'd have to die to free her of her contract". The Morrigan looked at Trick and smiled wide.
"She's dangerous Evony. I need Dyson". Trick said slowly.
"Well damn. The mighty Blood King is scared of his own blood. He stays where he is". Evony said seriously.
"Has everyone lost their mind? A Light Fae shifter in a Dark dungeon? That's against all Fae laws! Trick snapped.
"Like a Light Fae Succubus that was handed over to us. Then written to remain Dark. Tell me again who wrote that law? Evony winked at Trick.
"She will wreck the colony. She needs to be locked up or restrained." Trick snapped again.
"So? As long as that bitch is not being a pain in my ass, she is more than welcome to be a pain in yours. Besides you have another Succubus. Try controlling that one". Evony rolled over in tears of laughter.
Trick swallowed hard. After what had happened to the Ash, he didn't want to see Bo anytime soon. He turned on his heel and walked out of the building. He wondered how they got his blood book and remembered the Dal had been broken into recently. He needs another one, but that would take weeks. He can't just write on any piece of paper.
Once he was outside, he looked to his right. He looked to his left. He looked behind him and back in front of him again. This is an odd day in the Fae world. He had no idea where Aife and Bo were. That made them dangerous as well. Bo is still so new to the Fae world. She won't know when she's stepping on toes. Her Succubus certainly doesn't screw around either.
He shook his head and returned to the Dal. This is a mess he needs to really think about. Dyson had pissed off the Dark far too often and hid behind Trick's reputation.
Hale and Kenzi.
"So how much do you know about this Lauren? Kenzi asked.
"A lot more than I know about you". Hale sat at his desk writing up his latest police report.
"Come on Hale. You have got to give me something. Bo is with her. I need to know how to protect her". Kenzi said softly.
"No. I like Lauren. She's been spat on by lesser people than you. Leave her alone Kenzi. If Bo hasn't asked for your help, she doesn't need it". Hale replied as he stood and walked to the filing cabinets.
Kenzi rolled her eyes. She didn't really know Lauren. Which means she couldn't really trust her. Especially with Bo. Bo's heart is soft and fragile. Ripe for the picking. That makes her dangerous. Bo is not like the other Fae Kenzi knows. She's good. Too good for Lauren. She deserves someone like Dyson. Strong and with a long life ahead of him.
The women have seemed to vanish off the planet. Kenzi only received a text from Bo saying she was going to be out of town for a few days.
Who's to say Lauren didn't kidnap the Succubus? Kenzi was up most of the night listening for Bo's car to pull up to the clubhouse and it never did. She was alone again for the time being. Hale looked repulsed and she had no clue where the hell Dyson had vanished to.
Trick was nice enough until she ran out of money for her drinks. She wasn't sure she could spend any money. Without Bo being there, he suddenly had ethics and wouldn't let her drink for free.
Dyson
The wolf growled in his cage. There wasn't anything he could do. The doors were too thick to penetrate. The door window was only big enough for an outsider to see who was in there. He thought he was talking to Hale only about Trick's plan. He had no idea the walls at the precinct had ears. He was starting to wonder if Hale had ratted him out to someone. But then he thought of Aife. She could have a plant in that precinct. Either way Bo needs to know about her mother. He just needs a way to get word to her.
Bo and Lauren
"That looks pretty steep". Bo said quietly as she looked up at Lauren as she climbed up a mountain.
"I've been up here a few times. The view is beautiful from the top." Lauren said over her shoulder.
"Not as beautiful as it is from the bottom! Bo screamed up.
"Bo stop trying to make me lose focus". Lauren laughed.
Bo smiled and closed her eyes. She checked her boots. She wasn't scared but wasn't sure it looked safe. She probably should have gone up before Lauren. The Doctor was excited, so she backed up and let her go ahead of her.
Here goes Bo whispered as she walked up. Lauren had stopped a few times just to make it up herself.
"It's okay Bo. I've done this many times. You won't fall". Lauren said.
I already have. Again. Bo smiled as she looked at Lauren. The Doctor was now sitting and looking down on Bo. Bo wanted to see what she was seeing.
Lauren extended her hand when Bo got closer. Bo shook her head no. Lauren stuck out her other hand and pulled Bo up.
Bo settled on the blanket Lauren had laid out for them to sit on. She pulled her water out and pushed further back to match Lauren's position.
"Wow. It really does look beautiful from here." Bo smiled.
"I told you". Lauren nodded as she opened up her backpack.
"We should have a few good hours of daylight left". Bo set her water down and put her hands flat behind her.
"We could camp out up here. I have a few blankets in here". Lauren went through her bag. She never went anywhere near the woods without blankets or pillows.
"Never been a fan of sleeping outdoors". Bo replied quietly.
"Okay. Well let's see what else we can do". Lauren frowned.
"Screw that. We can sleep up here. I have a few blankets in my bag too". Bo pulled it beside her.
Lauren perked up a bit, and Bo felt better. Lauren hadn't been able to do the things Bo took for granted for years. The doctor would probably have loved to be on the run. Having new experiences. She probably didn't or couldn't breathe without permission.
"Let's eat. It's been awhile since breakfast". Bo smiled as she pulled some sandwiches from her bag.
Lauren took a sandwich and a bag of chips. She had plenty of water to drink.
"I'll start a fire once we're done eating. Don't want you getting cold out here". Bo smiled as she looked around for wood. Taking two breaths, she bit into her food. She watched Lauren to make sure she was comfortable. Was she being a tad irresponsible leaving Kenzi with a text? Possibly. But Kenzi has survived before without Bo being in her life. She told her to behave in her text and not try and push any Fae they don't know or trust.
Lauren is such a big part of the Succubus life, she couldn't imagine not having her in her life. She had only fallen in love once, and this time seemed like it would be the last. Kenzi thinks Lauren is dull. But Bo has never been bored with her. There is always something new to learn. Something new to do.
Bo was awfully quiet. The Doctor wondered if she wanted to be there at all. She didn't look like the nature type. But was the one that suggested the hike. Perhaps she meant in a park. Walking down long trails. The Doctor is just so excited to be out among the wild. Free. She was sure Bo would protect her from whatever is out there. But from what she was seeing so far, they are alone. She had never once encountered any beasts when she had been there before.
"Lauren it's okay really. I want to be here. Really I do". Bo smiled.
"Huh? Lauren said.
"I'm reading your aura Doctor. You look worried about something. I hope it's not me. I'm fine really. Better than fine actually". Bo patted her spot on the ground.
Lauren smiled and lowered her head. She was in her head and had missed Bo's enjoyment.
"Do you want me to help you find some wood? Lauren looked around. They had plenty of trees surrounding them.
"No, you can stay here and watch our food and supplies. I won't be long". Bo jumped up and ran to grab some wood as fast as she could.
Lauren smiled at how fast Bo took off. But she knew the Succubus was worried about something happening to her in her absence. She laid across the blanket, pinning their gear under her. It was a bit windy but not windy enough to keep them from building a fire.
Bo
The Succubus was panting and scrambling to gather as much firewood as she could find. It's not nature that is bothering her so much. She was about to spend another night with Lauren. Their last one lead to all of this. But she had no expectations of sleeping with the woman again. They aren't ready for that yet. Though when it comes to Lauren, her Succubus is always ready. She has never once slept with a human and not killed them. Lauren has to be as special to the Succubus as she feels to Bo. She smiled again noticing that. She could have the most beautiful life with the Doctor if she learns to control her temper. To hear the woman out.
She hit the mark about Dyson and Kenzi. Bo did condone their mistakes but was bitter about Lauren's. That is something she is going to have to learn quickly. She is also going to need to address that too. She's certain Dyson and Kenzi have some arrogance about how Bo treats them and how she treats Lauren. She has a mess to clean. More like straighten up. Lauren could have told her to kick rocks and never said another word to her.
Most humans have an inner voice. Bo has an inner Succubus. Much wiser than her. When she wanted to run, the Succubus wanted to stay. When she wanted to tune Lauren out, the Succubus wanted to listen. When she wanted Lauren out of her house, the Succubus wanted her to stay. That last one is not exactly true. Bo did want Lauren to stay. She told her to go back to sleep. Vex wasn't going to take long. The brunette would return home and curl up next to Lauren. She picked up a couple of piles of wood and turned around to go back to Lauren. All of her. All of Lauren. She growled when Lauren wasn't where she left her.
"I'm over here Bo". Lauren called out. The Doctor had moved to an open space, and Bo liked it.
"I thought…forget what I thought". Bo smiled as she set the wood down.
"I used to build campfires too." Lauren said shyly seeing blue eyes staring down at her.
"I'm sorry". Bo shook her head.
"I wasn't in danger. I just thought an open area would be a nicer place to sleep than the edge of the mountain". Lauren explained.
"I understand. She just thought you had been taken or dragged off by something". Bo blushed as she bent down to start the fire.
The women worked to get the fire started. It was getting darker by the minute. They laid their blankets out side by side. Bo didn't want a sleeping bag in case she had to jump out of it in a hurry.
The made s'mores and settled down to eat them. Bo smiled at how relaxed Lauren was. It helped her to relax too. The way she bit her crackers made her Succubus want to pounce, but only when they were on something softer than grass.
The settled on their backs and stared up at the sky. It is beautiful out.
"I have always wanted to do this. To just stare at the stars wondering what we are really missing up there". Lauren spoke softly.
Her voice is so soothing to Bo she could listen to her read a dictionary. This is the free Lauren she deserved to be. Free to do things like this. Stare into nothing whenever she wants to. School Bo on something she never studied or flunked in.
"Tell me everything you know about Astronomy". Bo cooed as she moved closer to Lauren's blanket but never touched it.
"That could take all night". Lauren laughed.
"I've got the time". Bo smiled as she looked up.
As the Doctor spoke Bo thought about how she saw stars whenever she looks at the woman. Lauren is truly out of this world and Bo was going to work to make them each other's world.
TBC