Lauren

Aife had gone to see the Queen so that left Bo and Lauren alone in their house. Lauren walked around as she ransacked her Doctor mind. As much as she knew about the Fae, she had no idea about Fae pregnancies other than delivering a few. Bo was still in bed. She had been there all after noon, night and until late morning the next day.

Lauren let her sleep as much as she wanted to. It was cute and a bit worrisome how much Bo was panicking about the twins. Lauren had plenty of time to call and speak with Maggie. She wanted to know why she didn't tell them that they were expecting twins. Once Maggie faxed over proof that the second baby didn't show up on the tests she ran, Lauren dropped it. There was no way to go back and run the same tests to see if only one baby was showing now that Bo was already feeling both babies kicking.

Lauren made a quick breakfast tray, and slid some files that she needed to look over into the slot and walked upstairs. She wasn't going to pressure Bo to get out of bed, if she wasn't feeling well enough, but she was going to make sure she ate and soon.

Bo

A baby. Twin babies. The Succubus had no idea she was carrying two babies at all. She mistakenly thought her Succubus was rejecting it. She had no idea about having a baby. The closest she ever came was Sylvie at Hecuba prison. Lauren was so great with her that Bo had no doubt that she would be going through this alone or needed to worry about the babies health.

Nobody could ask for a better partner to have a baby with other than a Doctor. Bo could smell the disinfectants all around her. Lauren had bottles of hand sanitizer on both nightstands and on the high ball.

It wouldn't shock the Succubus if Lauren brought a medic cart into their room. But that was a rule that they had. Lauren wasn't to work in their room unless it was absolutely necessary. She wasn't going to work herself like she used to. Bo placed her palms behind her head and looked up at the ceiling. She needed to get up but for now she wanted to savor the feeling of Lauren's babies inside of her. Real life babies.

A few weeks ago, she was staring at Lauren's lifeless body. Now Lauren was back and she brought Bo's mother and grandmother with her. She had all of the support she could ever ask for or felt like she deserved. But she would never take advantage of any of them. Especially Lauren and Aife again.

"Good morning sleepy head". Lauren smiled as she walked into their bedroom.

"Good morning Lauren! Bo smiled as she gently set up with her back against the headboard.

"You should have a ton of energy considering how long you slept". Lauren smiled as she set the tray down.

"I do and I am so, so sorry about that Lauren". Bo said shyly. She couldn't look at her.

"Don't be. When the babies want to rest, you need to rest". Lauren said slicing a piece of bagel in bite sized pieces.

"You're amazing Lauren". Bo said gently and watched the Doctor blush.

"Bo..". Lauren said.

"No I mean it. You have done so much for me since you've been back and I haven't lived up to that yet". Bo said.

"Are you going anywhere? Lauren asked.

"Huh? Bo asked in confusion.

"You act like we are going to break up or die". Lauren said gently putting a piece of bagel into Bo's mouth.

Bo held her finger up as she chewed. "I want to be deserving of you Lauren, and our babies". She said when she finished chewing.

"Bo. Look at it this way. If you didn't love me like you do or have a mother like Aife and a grandmother like Isabeau, I would still be dead. So you have done a lot whether you believe it or not". Lauren explained handing Bo a glass of milk to drink.

Bo nodded and drank the milk in one swallow. The Doctor had a point. Her grandmother knew some powerful people, even in death. She and Aife came up big for Bo. She needed to get out of her pity party and start enjoying the life of the party, her family. In spite of what Lauren said, once their babies were born and Bo was back on her feet so to speak, she wasn't going to forget feeling like a slacker like she was at the moment.

Bo took a small fruit plate from Lauren next. They spent the next hour and a half eating and talking about their plans for the day. Lauren hadn't forgotten that Aife invited her over to train with her and Isabeau.

Lauren wasn't much of a fighter, but it did give her a chance to get to know the two Succubus better. From what she had heard about Aife, she was nothing but protective of Bo. Threatening Taft. Going against Trick and Hades. The woman could hold her own among some very powerful Fae, and wasn't afraid to cross a few lines to do so. She adored Bo and Isabeau from what Lauren had seen with her own eyes.

"Bo whatever happens you can't start fighting people". Lauren laughed after Bo had showered and already returned dressed to fight.

"I don't plan to". Bo laughed rubbing both sides of her stomach.

Bo looked absolutely stunning with her baby glow. Lauren stood up and pinned the Succubus to the wall. She leaned her head in and kissed Bo. It was an explosive kiss. The Doctor leaned back as Bo pulled her chi. This wasn't sexual. It was to feed the babies before they left. They didn't want to have to excuse themselves just to feed the twins. Knowing she was pregnant was one thing, but watching them kiss like they do, would be embarrassing and likely spike their arousal.

"It sounds like it would be exercising to me". Lauren sighed as she organized the tray.

"I have seen Mom fight. The woman can go. I want to see how Grandmother fights her though. That should be a sight to see". Bo laughed.

"I have no idea, but I know they will not harm each other". Lauren laughed.

"The quicker we go, the quicker we can come back home". Bo said pulling out her car keys.

"I am driving Bo. You will ride shotgun". Lauren said.

"Ok. Ok. Lets go". Bo laughed.

The women walked hand and hand downstairs and outside. Bo was starting to wish she hadn't pushed back against being carried around.

Queen Isabeau

Another morning had come and the Queen was once again listening to her morning reports. Nothing much was new. Just a few bar fights and injured Fae.

"My Queen everything is ready". Bruce bowed.

"And Aife? Queen Isabeau asked.

"She's almost ready or so she said". Bruce replied.

Queen Isabeau smiled. This was going to take her back. Back to the days she found Aife in their old courtyard swinging her sword trying to master it. She was so small that she could barely hold it up. She even tried pulsing the steel to force it to do as she wanted, but it didn't work.

The Queen had joined her and took it from her to show her how to swing and when to duck. She became quite good at it. She wanted those moments again. This was going to help her shed some pounds too. To get to see what skills Aife retained since they came back. From what she saw of Dyson, she hadn't even tapped into her full potential. It wouldn't be for nothing, just because they are royalty, doesn't mean they still don't have enemies out there.

Which brought her to thoughts of Lauren. The Doctor was now an expectant mother. Her thoughts would always be as they should be, focused on Bo. Leaving her vulnerable to possible attacks. The Queen was not stupid. She knows there are likely enemies among them. They just hadn't showed their hand yet. She wanted to be ready. They needed to be ready. Bo could lay flat on her back and pull Chi. Lauren wasn't a Succubus like that or them.

"Mom are you ready? Aife screamed from the other room. The Queen giggled and nodded for Bruce to handle the bar fight situation.

She and Bruce walked out together and she laughed at Aife again. She had two swords in her hands. They never needed them but it was good for them to have that skill.

"Planning on cutting someone? Queen Isabeau laughed.

"Yep I plan on cutting a bitch". Aife laughed.

"Aife". Queen Isabeau.

"Fine. Fine. I plan on cutting someone". Aife laughed as she twirled the swords around like she was fighting her way through a battlefield.

Queen Isabeau laughed as she watched her daughter. The woman just didn't care about anything or anyone but her, Bo and Lauren.

"Bo and Lauren should be here soon". Queen Isabeau said as she stretched her arms and legs. Aife nearly fell out laughing when the Queen started doing flawless squats.

"You know what we are doing right? There are still bastards out there. Enemies of Bo's and ours". Aife said seriously.

"And we will be ready for them. Nobody will slit our throats again". Queen Isabeau said as she stood up.

"Hades only got me because I took my eyes off of him. You're right. That won't happen again". Aife said handing her mother one of the swords she was holding.

Queen Isabeau smiled as they circled each other. She looked Aife up and down. She could stand to lose a few more pounds, but she was still gorgeous. Even in a ponytail, her hair looked as if it had grown a lot since they returned.

Standing far enough way, they lunged for each other. Sword hitting sword.

"Come on mom. I know you are better than that! Aife laughed as she jumped up and down with glee.

Queen Isabeau took her sword and aimed for Aife's knees, but the Succubus jumped over it.

"You know they won't care where they attack you. They won't care that you are a woman. Won't care that you are my daughter. Fae women may as well be housewives, the men lack so much respect for women. Namely us because we are higher on the food chain, so to speak". Queen Isabeau said as she circled Aife again.

"I know. I tried to teach Isabeau that once. But she didn't understand. Dyson. Hmpff. He's only after her like Rainer was. It's all about what you can do for them with Fae men. Not what they can do for you. To be in with Bo, you would get to witness powers beyond your wildest dreams. Fae women weren't allowed to be that powerful until Bo surfaced". Aife smiled with pride. Yes Hades was a dick, but they had a powerful daughter.

"That's why you and I are going to train once a week. Train Lauren too. Those bastards are sneaky and will attack at will. I don't know where they are exactly but I do know we will be ready". Queen Isabeau said.

"Lets go". Aife said as they touched swords again and again. For every move Aife made, the Queen matched it.

The women were well into another round when they heard a soft tapping at the door.

"Looks like we're late". Lauren said as she gently pulled Bo along.

"Not at all. Please Bo, have a seat". Queen Isabeau gestured as Lauren walked her to the seat the Queen was pointing at. It was safely far away from them.

"I'm not as soft as all of that". Bo groaned.

"We know sweetie but you are carrying twins. You don't get to fight". Aife cooed from across the room.

"Do I have to sit? Bo groaned again as she started to stand up and felt a pain in her stomach.

"Babies kicking again? Lauren asked worriedly.

"I'm ok. It tickles more than anything". Bo smiled softly.

Lauren studied Bo for a few minutes. She was doubting herself for bringing Bo with her, but she wasn't going to leave her alone either.

"Are you joining us Dr. Lewis? Queen Isabeau asked as she and Aife lunged at each other again.

"Ok. But I am not that good in sword fighting". Lauren replied.

"Then how do you prefer to fight? Aife asked gently.

"Military style. Fists. Feet. Karate novice". Lauren answered.

"OOoo". Aife laughed.

Queen Isabeau threw her sword to the side and stretched her arms again.

"Ok. Lets see what you got". Queen Isabeau said as she watched Lauren put on some gloves.

Lauren's eyes widened. She was expecting to spar with Aife not Isabeau herself.

"It is ok. She won't hurt you too badly". Aife said gently seeing Lauren's worried face.

"Lauren you are Bo's mate. You are also a woman in the Fae world. You need to be prepared for any and everything. Hades is gone. The Elders are gone. But there are still threats out there. They can strike at anytime. We just want you to be ready for it, when it comes. We want you to understand that being a woman in the Fae world is almost taboo. The men don't like us having powers. They like to be the hero. The dominate gender. Those bullshit days are over. We are strong. We will win every time. We will train you and tell you everything that you need to know. We will help you with everything that you need. This isn't just about sparring. It's about bonding so no doubts ever creep into your mind about my or Aife's loyalty". Queen Isabeau explained.

"I understand". Lauren said.

"We hope so Doctor. But you will see. You will learn. Quite quickly I'm sure". Aife laughed as she stood away from them.

"Ready? Queen Isabeau asked.

Lauren punched both gloves in the palms and nodded.

The women circled each other just as Aife and the Queen had. Bo was fidgeting in her seat. She didn't like that and her Succubus didn't like it either.

"Grandmother...". Bo said softly.

"Trust me Isabeau". Queen Isabeau said.

"You can hit her Lauren. It's ok". Aife said urging Lauren on.

"You better hit me before I hit you". Queen Isabeau laughed.

Lauren took a deep breath and her first shot. She punched the Queen in the face and watched as her face lit up from the blow.

"Impressive! Aife clapped.

"What the hell was that?! Bo screamed as she stood up.

"Easy baby. Just watch". Aife laughed.

"But mom..". Bo started.

"Don't make me come over there and sit you on my lap". Aife laughed waving Bo back.

"Very nice Lauren. But we are not done yet". Queen Isabeau smiled.

"Go get her! Aife clapped.

Lauren looked at the Queen. She knew playtime was over. She had never looked that serious before. She had a point. The Fae never gave up on anything. Bo had likely pissed off a lot of people when she was trying to do the right thing, when the Fae was in the wrong. They would never stop coming for her or for Lauren. They never liked a human in their world. But they loved the necklace that Lauren was forced to wear. If she wanted to be ready, she needed to get ready. Now she was.

Lifting her hands and her head, she sized the Queen up and down. Trying to calculate when she would make a move. When Lauren would make her next move. The women had enough and lunged at each other. Lauren landed punch after punch. The Queen's body and face glowed just as it has behind Lauren's first punch. Lauren marvelved at all of it, and took too long to come back to her senses.

"What the fuck?! Bo screamed when the Queen finally landed a punch. Her fist landed right between Lauren's eyes.

"I'm ok Bo". Lauren said softly as she recovered. The Queen would not relent, punching Lauren over and over again. The Doctor kept coming. Aife and the Queen were quite pleased with her stamina. Aife readied herself to join the party. She just needed an opening.

Lauren returned the Queen's punches and was ready to kick her when she felt her legs being kicked from the back. Aife had kicked her when she wasn't expecting it. When she wasn't aware. She knew what that meant. She needed to trust her senses and be prepared as if she had eyes in the back of her head.

"Aife. Aife. Aife. That's not how you break somebody's leg. This is". Queen Isabeau said as she grabbed one of Lauren's legs and twisted it backwards until she heard it pop.

"Fuck this! Bo said as she stood up and ran to help Lauren who was on the ground holding her leg.

"Isabeau. You worry too much! Aife laughed.

"What the hell does that even mean?! You just broke Lauren's leg! I heard it snap. We all heard it! Bo screamed.

"It's not what you think". Aife laughed.

"What?! Look at her leg! Bo screamed again.

"Show her Doctor Lewis". Queen Isabeau said wiping her face with a fresh towel.

Lauren touched her leg as she let go of Bo's hand.

"It's ok! Lauren smiled widely.

"What?! Are you sure?! Bo asked gently.

"I'm a Doctor Bo. I know what a break feels like. Remember Vex in the Garuda's Asylum? Lauren asked as she marveled at her leg again.

"Ok what the fuck happened here? What did I just see and hear? Bo asked as she looked to her mother and grandmother.

"She was never wounded. Her body can take pain and any breaks in her bones will immediately heal". Queen Isabeau explained.

"Huh? Bo and Lauren said.

"Lauren is a self-healer. That will help her tremedously, if she is ever attacked. Now when she punches someone as she did mother, their face will glow or possibly burn depending on the Fae she punches. I advise against humans, you could kill them". Aife explained.

"How..when? Lauren asked.

"When you impregnated Isabeau those powers were activated. Just as they had been after we battled Hades. Lauren's powers will grow daily. She will gain even more once the twins are born. She needed this little demonstration because she is a need to see proof, kind of Doctor. She has to see and feel things to fully believe them possible". Queen Isabeau said as she and Aife helped Lauren up.

"Are you really ok Lauren? Bo asked worriedly.

"I'm fine Bo. I promise. I'm fine". Lauren smiled as they walked towards the doors. Bruce had come to inform them that their late lunch was ready.

After what Bo had just witnessed, she needed to eat to feel better. Her insides were churning violently. She suspected it was the kids reacting to her worrying over Lauren. She needed to learn to control that. For them and for them.

The women enjoyed a rather large lunch. The three Succubus needed to feed. Queen Isabeau and Aife fed from Fae the Queen picked out that morning. Bo fed from Lauren.

"Can we get some!? Dagny asked as she and Kenzi entered the dining room.

"Help yourselves there is plenty". Bo said as the young Valkyrie grabbed a clean plate.

"I am moving in with Kenzi. I don't want to always crowd you and Lauren". Dagny said as she sat next to Bo.

"You don't have to. We have plenty of room. Even with the babies coming". Bo said gently. She needed to get to know her sister.

"What? Babies as in more than one? Kenzi coughed as she nearly choked on her first bite.

"Lauren and I are having twins". Bo smiled brightly.

"Timeout. Flag on the play. What the fuck do you mean twins?! Kenzi screamed as she stood up.

"Easy Kenzi and lower your voice". Bo said as she blushed from embarrassment.

"Here kid. Eat mine". Kenzi said pushing her plate next to Dagny's.

"Kenzi...". Bo started.

"We need to talk". Kenzi said pointing at Lauren and Bo.

"Fine but not here". Bo whispered.

"We are...". Lauren started.

"We understand". Queen Isabeau said.

"No we don't. What the fuck is her problem? Aife asked. Kenzi hadn't even been in the room for five minutes and had already triggered Aife's annoynace.

"I will talk to her". Bo said as she and Lauren followed Kenzi hand in hand.

The trio walked down a long hall and walked through the last door they found.

"Kenzi what the hell was that? You embarrassed me, and more importantly Lauren, in front of my mom and grandmother! Bo snapped.

"Bo. You need to stay calm". Lauren said gently as Bo took a seat.

"Not for nothing but how the hell are you pregnant with twins? My beef isn't with you Bo. It's with Lauren. How the hell did she do that? What is she? Some kind of back from the dead genie? Kenzi snapped.

"We don't exactly know for sure and even if we did, you wouldn't want the details. No I am not a freak. I know my own body. Yes I'm different but I am still me. Not some zombie Lauren that they came to get". Lauren snapped in her own defense.

"Then how? You are the nerdy ass Doctor. Surely you know a little bit. This better not hurt Bo in the long run! Kenzi snapped again.

Lauren cleared her throat. "My educated guess? When I tasted Bo over and over and over again. I'm pretty sure you know how I did that".

"So what is your tongue some magical penis now?! Kenzi snapped.

"Careful Mackenzie. You are dangerously close to breaking a law of mine". Queen Isabeau said entering the room. She wanted to give them their space but Aife was losing her patience, and had to see for herself.

"With all due respect Your Highness, I met Bo first. So I care what happens to her, and this twin baby thing is not sitting well with me. I mean come on, women getting women pregnant? Kenzi scoffed.

"With all due respect. I met Bo first. I would never knowingly put her life in danger, nor my grandchildren". Aife said seriously.

"Kenzi you are a human. Not that there is anything wrong with it. But human Science hasn't gotten around to the powers now held by Lauren or any Fae. If they ever will. She is Bo's mate. They can conceive a lot of chidren together, should they choose to do so. Now I heard Lauren's explanation and that's how it happened. Like it or not. Nobody will care one way or the other, but do not ever raise your voice like that to Bo or Lauren again! Queen Isabeau said.

"Ok. But I still don't get it". Kenzi said waving her arms in the air.

"You don't have to. It's their life. A life we will both fight for and protect". Aife said pointing to the Queen and back to herself.

Kenzi shook her said. She was still upset but that wouldn't do any good. She knew Bo always wanted a family. But she didn't think the Succubus wanted one like this. It was almost like an artificial insemination in Kenzi's mind.

"So what do we do now? Kenzi asked.

"We make sure Bo eats and rests when she needs to". Lauren said softly.

"I think you both need a nap. Take any room but mine and Aife's". Queen Isabeau said.

"No offense Grandmother. But if I am going to nap, it will be in our bed". Bo said.

"Fine. Bruce will drive you home. You both need the rest". Queen Isabeau said and turned to huge man standing beside her.

"Yes. Of course My Queen" Bruce bowed.

"Lets go Kenzi". Bo said as the young girl followed her and Lauren.

"Are you ok Mother? Aife asked worriedly.

"Between you and me, Dr. Lewis kicked my ass". Queen Isabeau laughed.

"Then you should nap too". Aife smiled gently.

"I plan to dear". Queen Isabeau laughed as she walked out of the room heading to her private quarters.

TBC

Lauren visits Dyson

Bo and Aife talk to Kenzi.

Lauren runs tests on Bo.

Bo plans a special night for Lauren.