Tamsin and Hale made it to the station house in record time. The urgency in Dyson's voice worried the Valkyrie; he rarely got stressed over work. She had to assume it was in regards to the succubus killings because since Bo's disappearance they had hit a wall. There were no other suspects and when they visited Club Dionysus they had been given the runaround. The owner didn't want to admit to knowing the victim or any possible perpetrators.
They entered the precinct and found Dyson at his desk.
"So D, what was so urgent that you had to interrupt my very stimulating game of solitaire?" Hale said sitting on the edge of Dyson's desk.
"You both need to come to the morgue with me, now," Dyson said putting down the file he was reading.
"So is this about those killings or what?' Tamsin asked as they headed downstairs.
"You need to see this before we even begin to discuss anything, trust me,"Dyson said.
"Could he be more ominous," Hale whispered to Tamsin.
When they got to the morgue Dyson led them into the exam room. A body was on the exam table covered by a sheet.
"What's up Harry," Hale said to the morgue attendant.
"Oh hey guys, good to see you. I'm just going to step out for a minute. Take your time," Harry said making his exit.
"Okay, so what did we just have to see..." Tamsin stopped talking when Dyson removed the sheet from over the body.
"Holy shit," Hale said shaking his head. "This is not good."
Tamsin was still speechless as she looked down at the corpse. It was Richard, Bo's Richard, the guy she had brought to the Dal a few weeks ago. He looked the same except for the weird sickly color his skin had become after having his life drained.
"But this doesn't mean anything right? Obviously she's been gone these last couple of weeks so it's just a coincidence that she came back and this happened. He's been dead a few days," Tamsin said trying to find something that would still the frantic beating of her heart.
"Bo is back?" Dyson said, surprise on his face.
"Yeah, she came right after you left. So it can't be her."
"Just because tonight is the first time we saw her does not mean she couldn't have come back earlier. Bo seems to be capable of lot more than she used to be," Hale said pacing the floor. "You two need to go back to that club and make that owner tell us who's been there. I don't want to bring our friend in on a hunch."
"I don't want to bring her in at all," Dyson said rubbing his face in his hands.
"Yeah, well our job is to uphold the law and if Bo is killing its better that we are the ones to know first, you understand?" Hale said waiting for a response.
Tamsin and Dyson shook their heads yes as Hale left. They both looked at each other, their eyes mirroring the confusion they were feeling.
"Let's go to the club. Find out what we need to know," Dyson said, his voice defeated.
Tamsin watched as he put the sheet back over Richards head, lost in her own thoughts. She didn't want to believe that Bo was capable of killing on purpose and she refused to. Bo wouldn't do this, no matter how much of a bitch she's become, Tamsin thought to herself.
"Let's go,"Tamsin said determined to prove her thoughts right.
"This is going to be a long night," Dyson said as they headed out.
Club Dionysus wasn't much different than Ecstasy, the club Tamsin visited with Bo. The only difference was the clientele, Dionysus catered to humans. Of course that didn't mean various fae didn't also go but the humans weren't aware of that. Tamsin could feel a headache coming on as soon as they entered the place. The flashing lights and loud music were not helping the nauseous feeling she had been having all night.
"Let's get this over with," she yelled into Dyson's ear trying to be heard over the music.
He nodded and pointed in the direction they needed to head. Normally she was patient but Tamsin found herself practically pushing people to get through. Some were startled but the minute they would see the look on her face they went back to their partying. They found the owner of the club in the VIP area making out with some busty blonde. Dyson identified himself to his bouncer and they entered the little area.
"Detectives, I was hoping to never see you again," he said with a smile.
"Well let's hope that honesty continues Mr. Grant because we have some more questions for you," Tamsin said giving him her trademark smirk.
"Listen, I told you everything I know. You want anything else, you can ask my lawyer," he said with a grin.
"Well then, should I ask your lawyer about Jennifer Godwin as well? Dyson said.
"Excuse me?" Grant replied pushing the blonde woman off of him.
"Jennifer Godwin, the young woman who used to frequent your club a few years ago. Pretty little blonde, not unlike the one hanging on your arm there," Dyson said pointing to young woman.
"How do you know about that?"
"The question isn't how I know but what you're going to tell me Mr. Grant. See I don't give a damn about what sick shit you're into but I know people who would care very much, like Ms. Godwin's dad the mayor of our fine city," Dyson said slamming his hand against the back of Grant's chair. "So I suggest you answer our questions."
Grant nodded his head yes and told the blonde woman to leave. Dyson took out pictures of the victims from a file folder.
"Now, do you recognize any of these men?"
Grant sighed, "Yes, the first two are regulars. The last guy I saw like a week ago, he's new."
"Was there anyone you saw all three of these men maybe talking to or having a drink with?"Tamsin said folding her arms.
"Usually I'm in my office doing other activities you could say, but I have cameras all over the place. I noticed someone new come in like last month, a woman. I only paid attention to her because she was smoking hot and it was like everyone was trying to talk to her. These three were the only ones I saw her pay any attention to and the last one she came here with."
Tamsin felt her heart begin to pound as she saw Dyson pull Bo's photo from the folder.
"Is this the woman you saw?"
Grant glanced at it," Yeah that's her. I tried to talk to her myself but she seemed to like the more submissive type if you know what I mean," he said with a smirk of his own.
Tamsin wanted to punch the look off of his face but decided it wouldn't be appropriate. Instead she stalked over to him and put her face in front of his. She smiled when he looked scared.
"You might have helped us with this but don't think your ass is off the hook. If you so much as look at any young women the wrong way who come in here I will personally be back to beat the shit out of you. Understand?"
"Yeah, yeah. Are we done?" Grant said trying to hide the fear on his face.
"For now," Dyson replied with a frown.
The two detectives walked out and back into the chaos of the club. Tamsin pointed at the bar and gestured for them to go over. She desperately wanted a drink after the news they had just gotten. Once there she ordered them two shots of whiskey and leaned against the bar.
"So, what now?" She said to Dyson.
"Listen, I don't think Bo did this anymore than you but we have to bring her in. I just hope she has an alibi because this is not looking good."
They got their shots and threw them back. Tamsin indicated she wanted another and then they could leave. As she turned around and put the glass to her lips she nearly choked. She hit Dyson on the arm and pointed towards the dance floor.
"Oh you have got to be kidding me," he said shaking his head.
Bo was there dancing it up with some guy. Tamsin finished up the drink and tried to calm the anger that was building inside of her. The emotional shit storm she had been talking about was hitting its crescendo and she wasn't sure what was bothering her more, that Bo could be a killer or that she looked like she was enjoying someone else beside her.
"I got this," she said to Dyson, even though he looked a bit unsure.
The Valkyrie made her way over, this time not hiding the fact that she was shoving people out of her way. She tapped Bo who was in the midst of grinding against the man's crotch. The succubus looked up at her and didn't seem surprised to see her. She smiled but continued dancing with the guy. Tamsin felt her jaw tighten and she had to restrain herself from yanking Bo away from him. Instead she placed her hand on Bo's and moved her head in the direction of the exit. Bo smirked at her and shook her head no.
"Fuck it," Tamsin said out loud even though it was drowned by the loud music.
She gripped Bo's hand and pulled her away from the guy. He finally noticed and brought Bo back against him.
"Hey, we're dancing here. Get your own partner," the guy said puffing up.
"She's leaving with me buddy, so I suggest you find someone else to play with," Tamsin said pulling Bo away from him.
She took note of Bo's amused expression, she seemed to be enjoying them fighting over her. Tamsin shoved her behind her body and stood in front of the guy. She took out her badge and shoved in his face.
"Now do we have a problem here," she said staring him down. The guy shook his head no and scowled at her.
She turned around to escort Bo out when she felt the man's beefy hand on her arm. Without even checking to see what he would say Tamsin spun around and clocked him in the jaw. He stumbled back knocking into people in the process, a startled then angry look came over his face.
"Fucking bitch," he yelled as he moved back towards her.
"Shouldn't have put your hands on me asshole," Tamsin said moving into a fighting stance.
The guy threw a punch but it was an angry one and therefore not very accurate. Tamsin dodged and brought her fist up into an uppercut, this time the guy hit the floor. This should have been enough but the Valkyrie could feel her blood pumping in her ears, she needed this release. So she jumped on top of the guy and began punching him repeatedly. Each blow landed with a satisfying thud and she could feel herself smiling. She was so enraptured with the attack that she didn't notice when someone pulled her up and away. The red cloud that had descended over her finally lifted and she realized everyone around them had stopped moving to watch the show. Her eyes darted down to the guy and she saw that his face was a bloody mess. The punches she had thrown at him were so strong that her hands had already begun to ache in pain.
"What the fuck are you doing? Dyson yelled into her face as he spun her around. "Have you lost your mind?"
He didn't give her a chance to answer and began pulling her along with Bo out of the club. She saw some guys, probably bouncers, running over to the bloody mess on the floor. Once they got outside Dyson called an ambulance and Tamsin waited for him by the car. Bo stood there still silent watching her.
"Did you enjoy the show?" Tamsin asked, scorn evident in her voice.
Bo remained quiet and walked up to her. She raised Tamsin's hands to look at them, the Valkyrie winced at the pain. Bo lifted them to her mouth and kissed each knuckle. Her lips felt hot and before Tamsin knew it she could feel Bo passing her succubus energy to her through the kisses. The cuts and the pain slowly faded away from Tamsin's limbs. The succubus dropped her hands and went back to standing beside the car. Tamsin stood there speechless.
"The ambulance is on its way. Now can you please explain to me what the hell that was back there?" Dyson said as he stood in front of her.
"I don't know, I just felt so angry and he touched me...I didn't mean to," Tamsin stammered.
"Yes you did because you could have stopped when he hit the floor. You were out of control, and in a human club," Dyson said lowering his voice. "You're lucky that guy you fucked up was fae."
Tamsin's head snapped up," How do you know that?"
"He's one of the bouncers. I guess you were too busy kicking his ass to notice the shirt. When I was looking for dirt on the owner I discovered that the real owner is none other than the Ash. Grant just runs the place. Most of the people who work here are fae."
"Shit," Tamsin yelled out.
"Exactly, so you've just earned your very first meeting with the new light fae leader. Now get in the goddamn car, you too Bo," Dyson said walking to the driver's seat.
Bo smirked and went to sit in the back. Tamsin looked one more time down at her hands, flexing them. It was like nothing had happened except there was still blood on them, probably the bouncer's. The Valkyrie yanked the passenger seat door open and sat down trying not to notice the glares Dyson was throwing her way. As they pulled out she glanced into the mirror and saw Bo still watching her with an intense stare. They watched each other the whole ride.
"Hey Jack can you please put Ms. Dennis into interrogation room 2. Thanks," Dyson said to one of the officer's on duty.
"So what's the deal?" Hale asked meeting up with them.
"The owner positively identified the victims and Bo. Says she was with all of them at the club," Dyson recapped.
"Shit. What's with the blood on your hands?" Hale said with a knitted brow.
"Officer Slamsin over here decided to live up to the nickname and put the beat down on a bouncer at the club."
"It wasn't without provocation, he wouldn't just let Bo leave with me," Tamsin said trying to explain.
"Yes, which is why you're fist met his face over and over," Dyson said sarcastically.
"Whatever, Tamsin go get cleaned up and meet Dyson in the interrogation room. D, come with me for a minute," Hale said as they walked out the room.
Tamsin went into the bathroom and washed her hands. She glanced at herself in the mirror and was surprised to see she looked alot less tired than earlier. The nausea had also stopped. After cleaning up she made her way to the room. Her heart skipped a beat when she saw Bo but no Dyson.
"He hasn't come in yet. Hope you're not scared to be alone with me Tamsin," Bo said with a smile.
"I told you Valkyrie's don't get scared, but as usual I am concerned," Tamsin said taking the seat across from her.
"Always so concerned about me, perhaps you need to be a bit more concerned about yourself. I saw how you looked at the Dal, time is catching up to you Valkyrie," Bo said drawing circles with her finger on the table.
"Is this where you offer me eternal life if I join you and your family?" Tamsin guffawed.
Bo's head snapped up and she smirked, "You can joke all you want but I know there is fear in your heart. You have my blood inside you after all. By the way, did beating that man feel as good as I thought it would?"
Tamsin swallowed and pushed her seat back. "You made me hurt him?"
"I was just curious how strong the thrall was, apparently quite. All I did was think that he needed to be put in his place, he was quite aggressive. You seemed to take it from there," Bo said leaning back in her chair.
"Why would you do something like that?"
"I knew he was fae and could take it and you needed the release. The tension in your body is almost palpable. Of course you know I can help you with that but you seem to like this little angry dance we do. So I gave you the next best thing."
"What are you becoming because Bo would never..."
"Are we starting with that again? You don't even really know me Tamsin. You're in love with an idea. I'm not perfect, never have been never will be."
"No, you're right. But you also aren't cruel or selfish," Tamsin said getting up to pace the floor.
Bo got up from her seat and walked over to Tamsin stopping her in her tracks. "Selfish, please. Tell me you didn't like the way it felt each time your fists landed on his face? Or that the adrenaline didn't feel good racing through your veins as you did it?" Bo said raising her hand to caress Tamsin's face.
The Valkyrie flinched at the gesture then allowed Bo's hand to rest on her cheek. She hated to admit it to herself but the touch felt good. The two weeks they were apart had been like an eternity.
"I know the darkness inside of you Tamsin. I've seen glimpses of it. You don't have to hide from me what really lies in your heart. Maybe she couldn't handle it but I can."
Tamsin's eyes had closed but they snapped open at the odd statement. When she had said that Bo wasn't herself she hadn't meant literally but Bo made it sound like she wasn't far off.
"You have questions, look into my eyes and maybe you'll get your answer."
Tamsin stared into Bo's eyes and was startled. They weren't their usual warm brown, instead inside her brown irises were flecks of blue not unlike when she fed. Shock took over the Valkyrie's face and she knocked Bo's hand away from her. She grabbed the succubus by the neck and slammed her against the wall.
"Where is she?" Tamsin yelled into her face.
Bo began to laugh and it took all of Tamsin's will to keep from squeezing her throat. The door opened and Dyson entered the room, confusion on his face.
"What's going on in here?"
"Dyson, we have a problem," Tamsin said maintaining her grip. "This isn't Bo."
"Then who the hell is it?" He said throwing the file in his hand on the table.
Tamsin turned back to the imposter, "That's what I'd like to know."
valkubusfangrl, you payed me the ultimate compliment by comparing me to JJ Abrams because I love his work, thank you. And Kace, I apologize for the drama but it has to be done,lol. I promise you all this is going somewhere really interesting so just stay on for the ride. As for everyone else, I really do appreciate and read your comments and I am happy that I am continuing to keep you entertained. I'm off from work tomorrow so expect another update soon!