Vex

The Mesmer paced back and forth. He was never this anxious about anything. Not even when Hades attacked him. But that was then, and this is now.

He wiped his forehead. Shaking his head, he finally walked up the steps.

"I need to see the Queen". Vex said nervously.

"You don't have an appointment Vex. You cannot go in". Bruce replied as he walked up.

"Look. I need to see her, it's important! Vex groaned.

"You heard the Royal Guard, you don't have an appointment. Now get out of here! Aife screamed as she walked up behind Bruce.

"I need to see Queen Isabeau! Vex screamed. He nearly rolled his eyes at the thought of begging anyone for anything. But this is important, even though it is highly embarrassing.

"Tell me what you want with my mother, and maybe I'll relay your message". Aife said as Bruce stood in front of her.

"Sorry love, either I talk to the Queen, or I don't talk to anyone". Vex said jamming his fists in his pockets.

"Then it's not important. See him out of the property. Hell out of Toronto! Aife laughed.

Bruce nodded and some men came forward. Vex screamed everything that he could think of to soften Aife's heart. Foolish really because only her family is capable of that. He was thrown into the back of a dirty van, and the vehicle sped off with his body rolling from one side to the other.

"That could have been important Your Highness". Bruce said quietly.

"Vex is a candyass. If it were important, he would've blabbed the truth. He's nothing". Aife laughed as she turned around to walk back inside of the castle.

The Queen wasn't even home. In her absence, Aife was in control. And the younger Succubus loved it. After the shit that went down with Kenzi, all of the staff and guards were on edge. Kenzi had gotten too close. Aife let them all know that, literally face to face. The Queen didn't order the reprimands, but Aife didn't care, and took care of it.

Perhaps they had been too nice and cordial for them not to understand the Royals meant, and mean business when it comes to Lauren. Aife didn't fire or kill anyone, but she left them feeling like she did.

Queen Isabeau and Kenzi.

The Succubus walked in a small circle before she spoke. "I don't know how intelligent you are, but you must not be very smart to openly defy me".

Kenzi reached out and felt nothing. She used her senses to try and determine where they were.

The Queen Succubus laughed at the sight of Kenzi twitching her nose and turning her head side, to side.

"Oh hell. You will never figure it out, and I don't have time for this". Queen Isabeau laughed and snapped her fingers.

Within seconds Kenzi's blindfold was removed and she nearly lost her balance. She gasped as she crouched to keep her footing. She twitched when she felt urine running down her legs.

"Remember this fear because the next time I so much as hear your name, the next time I so much as see you around my family, I will personally toss you in. No matter the time of day. No matter where I am, I will throw you in so fast, I won't even stay long enough to hear your bullshit excuses.

I don't care that you don't like Lauren, or that you feel like an outsider now. You've always treated her like shit. I'm sure you didn't bother with a thank you, when she saved your unaligned Succubus, claimed human life. As the Light Fae doctor, she didn't have to help you at all. But seeing as how you clung to my granddaughter like she was your personal bodyguard that first day, you like free things. You are to be given every penny that I owe you, but Lauren owes you nothing else. I hope this has finally gotten my point across, because this is the last time that I will address you. You better be glad it's me right now, and not Aife. She would've already tossed you in. Without saying a word". The Succubus laughed as she tossed a pebble into a lava pit.

Kenzi stood on a pole, just wide enough for her tiny feet to fit. She hadn't even blinked. She had never seen this place before. But then again, Bo never needed to come here. Wherever the hell they are.

"Get her down. Give her her money. Then escort her out of the colony. Tonight". Queen Isabeau ordered as she walked towards the Royal Hummer.

"Can't I ride with you? Kenzi asked quietly.

"After you just pissed all over yourself? I think not. You will walk to your next destination. No matter how much you try and sweet talk my men, they will not carry you, or give you anything more than I have ordered them to". The Succubus replied as she rolled her window up, and nodded for her Guards to drive off.

Kenzi wanted to say more but kept her mouth shut. She needed to shower, but knew that wasn't going to be happening anytime soon. She still wanted to see Bo's daughters but left her phone in her car. She wasn't even sure how to get back to it.

She thought about Dagny living it up in the castle because Bo wanted wasn't going to allow her to live with them. The kid was practically grown now. Almost Tamsin's age when she died.

Valhalla

"I see where you need to go on your next trip". Hale sighed.

"I can't. Because of Dyson, I'm only to pick up the dead, and have no conversations with anyone. Bastard ruined everything". Tamsin groaned.

"If Dagny keeps her nose clean, the Queen might go easy on her. She's a good woman until you piss her off. I knew of her before Dyson met Trick. She has more friends than enemies. There's nothing she can't have done. Nothing she can't get her hands on". Ciara chimed in.

"Kenzi's stubborn and rebellious. She might join our little circle if she screws with them again". Hale said sadly. Kenzi could be hardheaded thinking the Fae would do what she asked of them, or told them to do. No Fae would ever put up with a human bossing them around, not even when Bo claimed her.

Tamsin and Ciara nodded and stood to leave to find something else to do. Trick had been on a warpath since Dyson's little stunt. Nobody thought to try it themselves for risk of joining Hades.

Lauren and Bo's

The doctor lightly rubbed her head, as she climbed out of bed. She sleepwalked down to the nursery and rushed in before Chloe woke up Bo. They had been at this for hours. The kids hadn't really made a fuss, but Bo was paranoid that she had heard them crying. It took Lauren hours to convince Bo that they weren't crying because nothing was coming through the baby monitor.

"Shhhh. Shhhh. Mama's here". Lauren cooed lifting the baby Succubus. The doctor laughed when Chloe suddenly stopped crying and started playing in her arms.

"Sucker". Bo said quietly from the door.

"Not really. I hadn't really fallen back to sleep yet". Lauren laughed.

"Well lets get Charlotte up to complete the set". Bo laughed as she walked over to the crib. Charlotte pushed back against Bo's hands.

"Or maybe not". Lauren laughed.

Bo tried again and was met with the same resistance. "Well we see who's going to be the problem child!

"Bo! Lauren laughed.

"Well she is. Stubborn little butter ball". Bo replied.

"And where would we get a child like that? Lauren laughed as she bounced.

Bo playfully shrugged. She felt left out not having a baby to hold. Lauren noticed a hint of sadness and handed Chloe to her.

"It's not personal Bo. She's probably just sleepy". Lauren said quietly.

"I guess". Bo said kissing Chloe on her forehead.

Not liking her wife's demeanor, Lauren walked over to Charlotte and tried to pick her up. The young Succubus kicked her little feet, and Lauren backed off. "See?

"Are you sure she's not sick, or coming down with something? Bo asked as she rushed over.

Lauren walked over to a small cabinet and pulled out a few items. She walked back over to Charlotte, and checked her temperature because her head didn't feel warm. "She doesn't have a high temperature".

"You can go back to bed. I'll stay with her". Bo said putting their youngest back in her crib.

"Bo she's not sick sweetie". Lauren said quietly.

"I know. But I need this". Bo said quietly.

"Then I'll stay too". Lauren said as she took a seat in the large rocking chair, and pulled Bo to sit on her lap.

"Lauren". Bo whispered.

"Just go to sleep". Lauren said pulling Bo's head down on her shoulder. The doctor rocked them until she heard three distinctive light snores.

The next morning found Bo still in the rocking chair, and wrapped in a blanket. Gently opening her eyes, she stretched and stood up to leave the nursery. She walked downstairs, and rounded the corner before she stopped. She gasped at the sight in front of her. Lauren was reading to the twins, and they were looking at the book as if they were reading it too.

Bo quickly grabbed a camera and snapped the picture. "Good morning". She said gently clearing her throat.

"Good morning! Lauren smiled. Bo nearly teared up when Charlotte and Chloe looked up at the exact time that Lauren did.

Bo didn't want to interrupt the moment further, so she took a seat on the nearest couch, and just watched her family.

"It's time for breakfast". Lauren cooed as she finished the book.

"Yeah?! Lets go eat! Bo cooed as she rushed over and took one of the twins so that Lauren could stand.

The mothers bounced into the kitchen with their giggling Succubi in their arms. Bo smiled noticing that Charlotte was having a good time and put her earlier fears to rest. Once the formula was ready, the women took their seats and fed them. Brown eyes twinkled up at their mothers. Little hands pushed the bottles away, when they'd had enough. A quick change and they were put in their cribs long enough for Bo and Lauren to shower and have breakfast of their own.

"Are you ever going back to work? Bo asked quietly.

"I'm kind of itching to go, but I don't want to miss anything with them". Lauren replied.

Bo nodded. "I know that feeling. I feel like that every time we go to bed, or take naps. I don't think we're going to see everything".

Lauren hung her head. That was a problem. A happy, and sad problem. Does she return to work, and miss everything that happens during eight hours that would likely feel like twenty? Could she work from home and be satisfied not actually getting her hands on a patient in need of medical attention? Could she leave her wife knowing Bo's still struggling thinking she's a bad mother, and that the kids don't like her much? Come home to Bo in tears because she did something wrong or didn't know how to do something? None of this had ever occurred to her, and it sucked to think of it now.

"I was only asking Lauren. You don't have to decide right now. I don't even know if I could get a job right now. I'd miss it all too". Bo said rubbing the doctor's shoulders.

Lauren turned around and dropped her mouth open. "I don't know, Bo". She said as tears rolled down her face.

"Okay. We won't talk about it or think about it right now. Lets get the girls and get out of the house". Bo suggested.

Lauren smiled and took Bo's hand as they walked upstairs, freshened up and grabbed the kids and everything else that they needed.

Bo drove them to an open park. Bo grabbed an open tent and a blanket. Once everything was set up, she helped Lauren get the kids out of the car. The four laid down on the blanket. Bo smacked herself for not remembering the cooler and went to grab it.

"This is nice huh? Bo smiled.

"It is. Great idea to get the tent. They can play in the shade". Lauren smiled setting the kids toys down in front of them.

"They're getting so big! Bo smiled wide.

"That they are! C'mon and sit down and join us! Lauren smiled.

Bo laughed and playfully fell to the ground with Charlotte and Chloe laughing at her antics. It was music to Bo and Lauren's ears.

"This is the life! Bo smiled. She covered the babies eyes and leaned in to kiss Lauren. It was long and sweet.

Bo laughed when Chloe clinched her finger.

"Ok. Ok. Mama's done". Bo laughed as she pulled away from Lauren.

They pulled out two baby rattlers and held them over Charlotte and Chloe. They grabbed them and put them into their mouths.

"They're sterilized". Lauren smiled.

Bo laughed and tickled their stomachs until they broke out in giggles.

Queen Isabeau's castle.

The castle was being feverishly scrubbed from top to bottom. The Queen came home late and hadn't said a word. Cedric felt her emotions during their daily morning workout.

She read over her morning reports and dismissed everyone to their duties.

"So the lava pit? Aife asked quietly.

"Is she gone? Queen Isabeau asked.

"She's out of the colony with a constant shadow on her". Aife answered.

"Lauren and Bo? Queen Isabeau asked.

"They're having a family day at a secluded location". Aife answered again.

"Good". Queen Isabeau sighed as she took a seat.

"Mom? Aife said worriedly.

"I almost pushed her in. I would've stayed to hear her last whimper. I warned her too many times. My Succubus wanted it too". Queen Isabeau replied.

"I know. Next time you want to kill someone, just ask me. I'll gladly do it". Aife said rubbing her mother's back.

"Get me a worthy feed". Queen Isabeau said.

"Right away my Queen". Aife smiled and bowed.

The Queen sighed when Aife left her throne room. Lauren's not blood related. But she's family. Family that Isabeau owes everything to. She has people all over the world. Some are in other realms. They owe her many favors. Some were cashed in to bring Lauren back. But to stay there, was a gift from the Blood King. The Succubus loved him years ago. But what he did to Aife weakened her affections. But on the other hand, if he hadn't handed her over to the Dark, her namesake would've never been born or met Lauren. She meant what she said about Kenzi. She would've pushed her in and watched her body dissolve.

"Mother, your feed". Aife said pushing a well dressed man inside.

The Queen Succubus stepped off of her throne. In one breath, she fed and released him without ever touching him.

"Get him out of here". Queen Isabeau said as Bruce stepped forward and took the man away.

Aife laughed at how drained he looked.

"My Queen. Vex requests to see you". Cedric announced.

"That little pissant? Bring him in! Queen Isabeau screamed angrily.

"I ordered him out of the colony. Bring me the fool that allowed him back in! Aife screamed as Cedric left them.

"This better be good Mesmer! Aife snapped her teeth at him.

"It's Evony. She wants Mark. Just so you know I didn't kill the dead humans she has pictures of". Vex rambled off. He slowly turned his head to watch for whatever Aife might do to him.

"Mesmer! Bring me Evony. I'm done playing around with you fools! Queen Isabeau screamed.

Vex nodded and ran straight out of the castle.

"Go get Mark Aife. I'll wait right here! Queen Isabeau seethed.

They already knew where Mark is. He screwed up every case they had him working on, so they locked him away so that he could not screw up anything else. If Evony wanted him, that meant treachery. The Queen was fed up with all of them. Him being Dyson's son made her roll her eyes often.

Bo and Lauren

"You want the duck huh? Bo cooed as they bathed the kids.

They had stayed out until it was getting close to dinner time. Once the kids were bathed, they carried them downstairs and placed them on the couch to watch cartoons. Bo and Lauren took turns cooking and checking on them.

The mother's had dinner in the living room and smiled as the girls dozed off. Lauren carried them to the nursery, while Bo cleaned up.

They showered together and retired to their bedroom.

"What a day! Bo smiled as she dropped on the bed.

Lauren smiled as she walked around to her side of the bed.

"What's on that beautiful mind? Bo asked after turning around.

"I think I figured out a way to satisfy my science hunger and stay an active parent". Lauren replied nervously.

"I'm listening". Bo said taking Lauren's hands.

"I have the best doctor's in the world. But I also have few good young ones ready to get their feet wet". Lauren said.

"Go on". Bo said softly.

"What if I could set up something like a live feed of my clinic. That way I can have a different live doctor each day. As they're going through their day, I can log on and help them treat our patients. That way I'm not away from home and I still get to be a doctor". Lauren said nervously.

"Lauren that's great! Hell I could probably set myself up with something like that too! Bo smiled excitedly.

"You like it? Lauren asked.

"I do sweetie and I know who can help us! Bo smiled slapping her hand down on the bed.

"Bruce! Lauren smiled.

"Exactly! We can go talk to him tomorrow. I'm sure he'd love to help". Bo said climbing under the sheets and and blankets.

Lauren sighed. She thought it sounded silly but the excitement in Bo's demeanor squashed those worries. Tomorrow they will take another step forward.

TBC