Lauren
Lauren had watched Bo eat to the point the Succubus passed out. She fell asleep with a piece of Pizza in her hand, and Lauren took it before she dropped it. She cleaned up Bo's hands and face, threw a blanket over her and left to clean herself and the kitchen.
As she hand washed the dishes this time, she took some time to think. To think about the life she had planned for them. She didn't lie when she told Bo that none of that past stuff mattered. It did and it didn't, but she was back. Everything was new again. There was no need to go back and revisit old hurts, it took away from new feelings. And the Doctor had them.
Everything was new the minute she woke up. The minute she blinked. The only thing she carried over from her past life was her brain and her feelings for Bo. She was no longer that paranoid human that felt inadequate because she knew she would die one day. Well that day had come and gone. She was back again. Back to love Bo, like she always wanted to since the minute she met her. Of course they fought. Had misunderstanding after misunderstanding. But there was always something in Bo that made Lauren feel that everything she did was worth it. Perhaps it was Bo. Perhaps it was her Succubus. But either way, she was happy with her choice, especially since she got two for one. Bo's Succubus never scared her. She felt and saw love in those blue eyes too. Like when she was taking the Lich's Chi, she looked directly at Lauren the whole time. She spoke to Lauren first. To let her know what she was about. The Doctor had felt protected ever since.
She smiled thinking about Bo being the pregnant one. Even if Aife and Isabeau knew Lauren had the ability to impregnate Bo, the Doctor was glad they kept the news to themselves. It would have spoiled the surprise but not the joy of knowing they were having their kids. Theirs. Bo and Lauren's. A Fae having her human lover's children. She knows they will be Succubus babies. She had no problems with that. She helped Bo learn about her Succubus, they could also learn more from Aife and Isabeau. Aife seems like a hands on teacher too.
She thought of the other two women. How protective they already are and will be once the babies are born. Spoiled to the point that Bo and Lauren likely wouldn't have much say. Lauren was fine with that to an extent. She and Bo would still be the mothers and have the final say. Their children will not grow up believing they are superior to anyone. Not even humans. Lauren knows how that feels all too well. She will not allow them to bully anyone. But if it meant protecting themselves, she was all for that. She drained the sink, dried her hands and went to join Bo in bed.
The next morning she was up and they had both showered. Bo was so beautiful in the morning with her glow and excitement from last night's dinner. She put some left over pizza in the microwave and grabbed a glass of juice, while she waited for it.
"I have to call and check on something". Lauren smiled gently setting her coffee cup on the table next to Bo.
"Work? Bo asked sadly.
"You could say that". Lauren smiled and kissed Bo on the forehead before leaving the room to get some fresh air outside.
Bo stared at her until she heard the microwave beep, and jumped to get the pizza. She ate all the good pizza last night but was content with the veggie pizza she was about to devour. She looked at Lauren and could tell the Doctor was deep in her conversation. She smiled with pride as she bit into the first slice.
"The ring and dresses should be there by noon. If they are not please let me know, so I can call and check on any possible delays". Lauren said.
"Lauren I'm on this. If nothing has arrived, I will go to get them personally. Don't worry things on my end. You just worry about getting my namesake here tomorrow". Queen Isabeau smiled.
"And you are sure we can pull this off? There are a lot of people at the castle". Lauren said.
"Nobody knows but me and Bruce. He won't say anything and you know I won't. I will simply call for an emergency gathering and everyone will come. Just get here, get dressed and we will take care of the rest". Queen Isabeau cooed.
"I know it's not traditional, and last minute, but I was wondering if you could marry us? Lauren asked shyly. She knew the Queen already had a lot on her plate, on a daily basis.
"Of course! I will gladly marry you off to my granddaughter! Queen Isabeau smiled excitedly.
"The rings. The dresses. Get Bo in a dress. I can do this". Lauren sighed loudly.
"Lauren go relax. Enjoy the rest of this day with Bo. Everything will be fine, I promise". Queen Isabeau said.
"Thank you". Lauren sighed again.
"No need in thanking me. I should be thanking you. For everything". Queen Isabeau smiled.
"You're welcome, a million times over". Lauren smiled.
"Get off the phone Lauren. I know will stand there thinking about any and everything that could wrong. You slip just once with Bo, and you will ruin your own surprise". Queen Isabeau laughed.
"Ok. Ok". Lauren laughed.
Lauren hung up her phone, and walked back into the house. She found Bo brushing her teeth and she was dripping toothpaste all over the floor.
"What are you doing? Lauren asked.
"That pizza had onions, you don't expect me to feed with stinky breath do you? Bo smiled.
"Bo I get that part, but you are making a mess all over the floor". Lauren laughed going to grab a bucket of fresh hot water, soap, and a mop.
"Shit. Sorry. I was so busy brushing, that I didn't notice". Bo said shyly. She looked down at her shirt and was happy she hadn't dropped any on herself. She was happy with the outfit she had on.
"It is ok. Let me just mop this up and then I can feed you and the babies". Lauren laughed as she followed Bo's footsteps back to the downstairs bathroom. Bo cleaned up the sink, while Lauren finished cleaning the floor.
Lauren went to put the mop and bucket up when she noticed Bo going into one of the other closets. She smiled when the Succubus changed her mind. The Doctor had suitcases packed with their clothes hidden there. She was going to put them into her car trunk, when Bo takes a nap. Which she usually did during the day.
Lauren freshened up and went to find Bo. The Succubus was on the couch with her feet up. She picked Bo's legs up, and stretched them across her lap, after sitting down next to her.
"So. What do you want to do today? Lauren smiled.
"You aren't going to work? Bo asked.
"No. We are spending the day together. Unless you want me to go in". Lauren said softly massaging Bo's legs.
"No. No. Just keep doing what you're doing". Bo moaned. The massage felt good.
"Ohhh you need to feed". Lauren smiled as she leaned in to kiss Bo. The women moaned when their tongues met. Bo moaned louder as Lauren had increased the force of the massage.
Pulling back Bo began to feed. She never wanted to feed from Lauren. It was the one thing missing in their relationships, and she was fine with that. She never wanted Lauren to be a food supply. It sounded cheap, and the last thing she ever wanted to feel with Lauren was cheap.
She wanted it all with Lauren. They were expecting their kids within a month and she was fine with that. Then she could get back to work. Whatever her work was going to be. Work from home with the kids, or work part-time. She wasn't about to put the kids all on Lauren's shoulders. They were hers too.
She looked at the blonde after they had finished and saw something new. Normally she would, when looking at Lauren. But this new was really new. She had fallen in love with the Doctor again in a matter of minutes. It wasn't the massage. It wasn't the kiss. It wasn't the Chi she took. It was something in Lauren's eyes. Something in her being. It wasn't her Succubus seeing it, it was Bo. She saw her forever in Lauren's eyes. Their kids were in Lauren's eyes. She saw more love than she ever had seen in all of her years on earth.
She sighed, smiled and closed her eyes. Lauren was massaging her legs again, before moving down to her knees and feet. Bo was going to savor every minute of it.
Queen Isabeau and Bruce.
Once Queen Isabeau had received her morning report, she and Bruce were left alone to talk.
"I spoke with Lauren and she said the ring and dresses should be here before noon. Nobody is to know what is going on and I want everything placed in unoccupied rooms, and those rooms are to be locked for the rest of the day. Nobody goes in or out. The spread is to be prepared early in the morning. The cake must look beautiful. Is that understood? Queen Isabeau asked.
"Yes My Queen. I have already ordered the Royal Guards and Maids to keep a close eye out for the deliveries, and to alert me once they see a truck, they've never seen before. Once the truck arrives, I will get everything and personally take them to the rooms you picked out. The Roayl Cooks have already been given the menu and cakes you requested.". Bruce explained.
"Good. Tonight I will have my crown polished and my robes cleaned. I will send the invites for my royal summons later. Nobody is to miss this. The ones that do will be dealt with". Queen Isabeau said.
"My Queen what about Kenzi? Bruce asked.
"She can't know. She would ruin the surprise for sure. I haven't even told Aife yet, but I will shortly. She would open her mouth too". Queen Isabeau laughed.
"Get the Royal Courtyard set up witch chairs. Chairs in front of my throne outside. Make sure they are covered overnight in case any birds have any ideas. The carriage cannot be seen of course. That must be hidden at all times. The horses can be brought in and hooked up to it after Lauren and Bo have arrived tomorrow". Queen Isabeau explained.
Bruce was making mental notes on everything. He did care for Bo and Lauren, so he wanted to make sure things went well. He was still worried about Kenzi, but knew he needed to focus on making sure he did his part right. He had no doubt the Queen wouldn't make precautions to prevent anyone for spoiling Lauren's surprise.
Kenzi
Kenzi had been allowed into the castle and led down to see Dyson. She cringed when she noticed his room was empty. The huge Ogre that escorted her wouldn't tell her shit. She only knew of one person that would tell her.
She stormed back up the Royal sitting room, and found the Succubus. She walked right over to the table without fear.
"Where is Dyson? Kenzi asked.
"Would you like to join him? Aife laughed.
"That's not what I asked". Kenzi said. The woman made her nervous. But she stood her ground.
"He's where he belongs". Aife laughed as she went over her daily reports.
"He's not dead is he? Kenzi asked.
"Not yet". Aife laughed again. She loved toying with this woman. It was so easy to get under her skin.
"The Queen said he won't die. So you can't kill him". Kenzi said mockingly.
"Little one. The Queen is the reason he is, the way he is, and where he is". Aife laughed again.
"What? He's been hurt again? You have to tell me where he is". Kenzi said now looking around in horror.
"I don't have to tell you anything. That dog is where he belongs. That's all you need to know". Aife laughed as she stood up, put her reports in a private folder, put the folder in a drawer, and locked it.
"Well where is Dagny? Kenzi asked.
"I don't know and don't care". Aife laughed again as she walked out of the room. She had received word that the Queen wants to see her.
Kenzi threw her arms up in the air. She had left Dagny at the castle. She hoped she would have stayed there. She sighed in relief knowing that Hades was dead, so he couldn't have his baby girl.
Somebody had to know what the hell was going on. The Castle was being cleaned like nobody's business. But then again, it always was at this time of the morning. She wasn't royalty. She couldn't just walk around like she wanted to. Isabeau wasn't like Trick at all. Kenzi couldn't sweet talk her way into anything with that woman. She almost wished she had a case to work on to occupy her time, but that stopped the minute she started going against Bo and Lauren.
She just wants Bo to be happy. Lauren had yet to prove her intentions to Kenzi. She still thought that none of this was real. But until she had concrete proof, she wasn't going to ruffle any feathers.
She just needed to be smart. Smarter than she had ever been before. Find clues. Present them to Bo. Then she wouldn't have to worry about this castle. Although she would need to worry about Bo's kids. To make sure nothing happened to them, or Bo would be beyond devastated. She had always wanted a normal life. To lose her kids would suck. Kenzi needed to be ready for that. To be there for the Succubus.
Queen Isabeau and Aife.
"You wanted to see me mother? Aife asked after walking into the room. She had never been in this room before. She was surprised it even existed.
"Yes I do. I hope you weren't followed". Queen Isabeau said waving Aife over to her.
"I just followed Bruce up here. What's going on? Aife asked sitting down. She hoped she wasn't about to tell her that she was renouncing her throne.
"Ahhh very good". Queen Isabeau laughed.
"Mom? Aife said with childlike concern.
"I'm fine. I'm fine". Queen Isabeau said waving her hand.
"Then tell me what's going on. Why are were in here? Aife asked looking around.
"Nothing is wrong. I just wanted you to talk to you about something. Actually them". Queen Isabeau said.
"Oh shit. Tell me it's not Bo, Lauren, or the babies". Aife said worriedly.
"It is about Lauren. She came to me yesterday. She wants to marry Bo tomorrow. So we have to keep it all hush, hush. That's why I asked Bruce to bring you up here. I understand Kenzi is here. She can't know either. She will blab". Queen Isabeau said.
"Hot damn! This is going to be great! Aife screamed.
"Shhhh Aife. It's a secret remember". Queen Isabeau laughed.
"Ok. Tell me what you need me to do? Aife said. She was willing to help anyway she can.
"You don't have to do anything. Bruce is waiting on some special deliveries and the castle is being cleaned. Everything else will be set up tonight. All we need to do is keep our mouths shut and keep cool". Queen Isabeau said.
"Kenzi wants to see Dyson". Aife laughed.
"Take her to see him then. Assuming it's far away from here". Queen Isabeau said.
"Yes my Queen. It is". Aife stood, smiled, and bowed at her mother before hurrying out of the room. Bruce lead her back to where she left Kenzi. She wasn't shocked to find the girl snooping.
"You won't find anything in there". Aife laughed.
"Shit you scared me". Kenzi said jumping as she closed a closet door.
"You wanted to see Dyson. I am about to grant your wish". Aife smiled wickedly.
"Cool. Although I am not sure I trust your sudden about face. Maybe I should ask the Queen". Kenzi said.
"The Queen suggested it. Now lets go". Aife said seriously pointing for Kenzi to leave first.
Kenzi walked far enough ahead, so she wouldn't have to look at Aife again. The woman still worried her, but if the Queen told her to take her to Dyson, she was sure this wasn't a death mission.
"Get in". Aife said after she had been helped into one of the Royal Hummers.
Kenzi gasped when she was practically thrown into the back seat. That guard is strong as hell she thought. Once she strapped herself in, the guard have been given orders, and the Hummer sped away. She looked around to make sure Aife wasn't lying about their trip. She had seen many horror flicks about humans being dumped into the woods, never to be seen again.
"Get out". Aife said when they finally arrived. She had already been helped out of the Hummer and bowed to.
Kenzi was hesitant. They were at a cemetery and she never liked those. Aife said Dyson wasn't dead, but why were they there? She shook her head, and followed the Succubus.
"I see you ate a few bones". Aife laughed as she entered the tomb.
"Dyson?! What the hell happened to you?! Kenzi screamed as she bent down to help the wolf.
"The Queen. The Queen did this". Dyson groaned. Kenzi jumped up and back. Aife wasn't lying. The Queen was responsible for what happened to Dyson.
"Still think we're fake now? Aife laughed.
"Why did she do this? Kenzi whispered.
"Because this bastard attacked a dear friend of hers. Of ours. He nearly killed him. So tell me again how you think he's such a noble, boy toy for Bo? Aife laughed.
Kenzi shook her head. This was getting out of control Dyson looked and smelled like death. Lauren had come back from death. Bo. Bo was pregnant with kids Kenzi still wasn't sure were hers, and Lauren's.
"I will get you some help Dyson. I promise". Kenzi said covering her nose. The tomb reeked more than Dyson did.
"You will get him nothing. The Queen wanted him moved, so I moved him. He will stay right where his punk ass is". Aife laughed.
Kenzi tapped her foot. She needed to think. She couldn't trust Bruce to help her. The only person that would care about this is Bo.
"You've seen him. I fulfilled mother's request, so we will be leaving now". Aife laughed and nodded as Kenzi was escorted out and placed into the Hummer again.
Aife walked up to the Hummer and turned to one of the guards. "I want cameras set up for a live feed of the Royal courtyard. It is to air in that tomb all day tomorrow".
"Yes Your Highness". Cameron bowed.
"Excellent". Aife said as she was helped into the Hummer. The windows were up and the doors were closed. Kenzi couldn't have heard anything that she just told Cameron.
She thought about Kenzi. The girl needed to be watched so that she wouldn't spoil Lauren's surprise. It was a dirty job, but the mother and Succubus in her, were up for it. She smiled devilishly when they pulled off. She would arrange for Kenzi to spend the night in that room she found the Queen in, and then come get her when the ceremony was about to start. But she wasn't going to allow Kenzi to ruin anything.
Bo and Lauren
Bo and Lauren had gone for a nice long walk. She felt wonderful. It was a good day, and she enjoyed this time with Lauren. The sky was beautiful, with a kind breeze. She took Lauren's hand. She smiled when the Doctor started to point out things in nature that Bo had never thought of.
They had eaten lunch, Bo napped and Lauren suggested the walk. They were going to find a good spot to watch the sunset.
"Are you cold? Lauren asked.
"No. No. I'm just excited about our life. Our family. Us. So those thoughts gave me goosebumps". Bo smiled shyly.
"I love you too Bo. I really do". Lauren said squeezing Bo's hand.
"I know sweetie. I love you too". Bo smiled kissing Lauren's knuckle.
"This looks like a good spot". Lauren said finding a bench big enough to put a cushion on.
"It does". Bo said handing Lauren the blanket she was carrying after Lauren had placed the cushion on the bench.
"After you". Lauren smiled as Bo took her seat.
"This is going to be beautiful". Bo whispered looking at the sun.
"It is. In more ways than one". Lauren cooed holding Bo in her arms. The Succubus placed her head on Lauren's shoulder, and watched nature be nature.
Lauren exhaled deeply. Tonight they would watch the sun set, and the stars until she was ready to go home. In the morning, they would wake up and she would soon marry the woman that had always felt like the sun, the moon, and the stars to her.
TBC
Bo receives the surprise of her life.
Lauren and Bo marry.
Kenzi watches the ceremony.
The Queen hosts their reception.
Dyson is devastated.
