"What are you doing?" Tamsin snarled, grabbing onto Bo's arm.
The Valkyrie managed to catch up to the succubus by shoving her way through the crowd running towards the back exits. People were trying to get as far away as possible from the front where the guards continued fighting with the group of three large men.
"What does it look like? There's a problem up front and in case you haven't noticed I'm a problem solver," Bo replied yanking her arm away. "Notice the markings on our friends over there."
Tamsin looked and realized they all had elaborate designs covering their faces and arms. The same design as those on the body of the dead assassin forced to kill himself by none other than Bo. She also noticed something the other man didn't have, all of them were a strange gray green color. How odd, Tamsin thought to herself.
"Okay, so Evonny's sent more assassins. We don't have time to tangle with them, there are more important issues at hand here..." Tamsin stopped speaking when she saw one of the men raise his sword and behead a guard. "Okay, that was uncalled for."
Bo smirked at Tamsin and began heading to the front again. Tamsin rolled her eyes and followed suit. She looked around for something heavy that would at least daze one of them in a fight. She could still feel the meaty hands of the other assassin around her neck and she wasn't trying to repeat that. She looked at the table closest to her and took note of the club foot legs.
"Looks good enough to whack someone with," she mumbled as she knocked the table over and broke two legs off. She juggled them in her hands, satisfied with their weight and feel.
Tamsin barely had time to get her bearings before a fist flew past her face in a blur. She jumped back and teetered on her feet. She regained her bearings by throwing herself into a forward roll away from the assassin. She bounced up and cracked her neck, sneering at the large man.
"Bring it," she yelled with defiance.
The man grinned and she could see his teeth were not normal but instead sharp and pointy as if they had been filed down. Now that he was closer she also noticed that his his eyes were not white but an eerie red. What the fuck are you, Tamsin thought to herself. Shaking off feelings of disgust she gestured for him to come towards her and predictably he did. She waited until he was close enough and swung in an upward motion with one of the clubs satisfied when it smacked him on his chin. Instead of reacting he grinned again as the wood splintered down the middle.
"Okay," Tamsin said with a grimace. "I see you're not going to make this easy."
The assassin kept on his gruesome smile. Her mind raced with ideas of how to fight this brute. She knew she couldn't use her Valkyrie powers without becoming exhausted and blunt objects were obviously not going to do much. She dropped the club and searched in her pants pocket. When she found what she was looking for she too began to smile.
"About time I knocked that grin off your face I think," she said clenching her fists after securing her brass knuckles to her right hand.
Seemingly amused the assassin rushed forward and attempted to grab Tamsin around the waist. Not wanting to give him a chance to get a grip on her she dropped to her knees, grabbed onto one of his legs and yanked two knives out from the sheaths on her hips. Before he had a chance to react she rammed them as hard as she could into both of his shins. The scream that erupted from him was almost like a roar. Anticipating that he would grab for her again, Tamsin proceeded to uppercut him as he stumbled backwards. Off balance and trying to remove the blade the assassin tripped and fell onto his back. Not missing a beat Tamsin leaped on top of him and began punching his face. She was using every bit of strength she had and despite her health she knew it was doing damage.
Blood began flying from the man's mouth and Tamsin noticed that it was a weird dark color, it almost resembled mud. No longer amused the man finally got his hands around the Valkyrie but instead of squeezing her he flung her off his body sending her into some tables. She landed on one hard enough to crack it in half. Dazed but still pumping with adrenaline Tamsin jumped back up and saw her guy was still on the floor attempting to remove the knives from his legs. What he didn't know was that there was a mechanism inside that caused them to open once inserted similar to a grappling hook. The only way to remove it was via a switch in the handle. Satisfied that he was at least out of the picture for a moment, Tamsin searched for Bo and the other two men. Her eyes landed on the other side of the club to the dance floor where Bo was weaving in between them also trying not to get grabbed.
"Need some help," Tamsin yelled across the room.
Bo waved her off as she dodged another attack from one of the men. She stumbled and inadvertently landed in the grip of the other assassin. Tamsin began running over but stopped in her tracks when she saw the succubus start to glow an eerie red. She had heard of Bo using an ability that made her skin glow but never seen it in person. The man who was holding onto her let go and began trembling as did the other. Slowly chi began flowing from their bodies and into Bo. Her eyes were open wide and blazing blue as if they were on fire. There was something different about this feed, as if she wasn't just taking their chi but violently ripping it from their bodies. Their movements and sounds indicated they were in pain, but Bo didn't even flinch. She continued feeding until they collapsed.
Bo's body went back to its natural color and she swiped her hands off on her pants."Well, that was fun," she said walking over to Tamsin.
"Anyone ever tell you it's not nice to play with your food?" Tamsin said with the slightest tremble in her voice. Bo's abilities were not only becoming stronger but also more unbridled, it was a bit frightening to witness.
Bo just smirked. "Where's your guy?"
"Resting nicely with some blades to occupy him," Tamsin said gesturing to where she had left him.
They walked over and stood in front of the last assassin as he continued to fidget with the knives. He was mumbling to himself in a guttural language Tamsin had never heard before although she had an idea of what they were.
"He's speaking a language only known by orcs and judging by the tattoos and eyes, that's what he is."
Tamsin and Bo turned to see Viktor walk up beside them.
"Do you speak it?" Bo asked.
"As a matter of fact I do. What do you want to know?"
"Ask him why they keep coming after Bo. Who hired them," Tamsin said, anxious to find out the answer.
Viktor kneeled down and began speaking fluently to the orc in their odd language. His facial expression went from calm to one of surprise as the conversation progressed.
"What's going on, what is he saying?" Tamsin asked, concern in her voice.
Viktor nodded his head and stood up. "He says that they were hired by someone very powerful but their leader dealt with him," Viktor said with hesitation in his voice. "And there's something else."
"What?" Bo said with a hint of annoyance.
"He says they were never after Bo. Their target was Tamsin."
"So your name is Viktor and I'm gonna assume you're some kind of fae since you know Stanley over here," Bo said matter of factly.
They were back in their hotel room after running from the club assuming that the Russian fae would clean up the mess they'd left behind. They were sitting with Stanley around the table in the living area. Bo was pacing the floor, her brows knitted in a frown. Tamsin had a million questions but had chosen to stay quiet after the revelation about who was truly being hunted. She knew the list of her enemies was huge but there weren't too many people she knew powerful enough to meet with an elder orc.
"I'm a gargoyle," Viktor said with a smile,
"A gargoyle? You mean one of those ugly statues that stand guard on the top of old buildings?" Kenzi blurted out.
Tamsin hit her arm but the human just shrugged, "What, that is the definition of a gargoyle."
"Don't worry, I'm not offended. I was cursed by a dark elf a very long time ago. It is a fate I have come to terms with. The one perk is I get to help good people like you."
"So statue man, why are you here?" Bo said leaning against the wall.
"As I told Tamsin, I'm here on business. That business happens to be helping you all locate this vessel you seek."
"Okay so maybe you can explain to me what this is. Is the vessel a person, a place a thing," Kenzi said, scrunching her face in confusion.
"Well it's a few of those. It's a canopic jar, similar to those used in Egyptian burials. But it is also the body that will house what is in the jar. So the term is interchangeable."
"But we're going to get the jar right? Because I'm not sure it would be very easy to get a body through customs," Kenzi said as she nudged Tamsin.
"So how exactly are you going to help us? Gargoyles can't go out at during the day," Tamsin said.
"Well the path to the cave we have to visit is only visible after dusk. So once that time of day hits I will be there to guide you. "
"And don't forget you'll have me there for assistance as always mistress," Stanley said proudly. He realized what he had just said when he noticed the looks coming from everyone.
"Geez get over it, we're all adults. I'm his mistress, he's my slave, yada yada," Tamsin said jumping up from her seat. "Thank you for your help Viktor, I assume tomorrow you will be able to provide us with more insight. As for me, I need my rest."
"Hey are you okay, you look a bit out of it," Kenzi said as she grabbed onto Tamsin's hand.
"Yeah kid, I'm okay. I just get tired much quicker now that's all. I'll be fine once I sleep," she said patting Kenzi's hand.
Telling everyone goodnight Tamsin headed to her room. Bo had barely spoken to her since the club but she had felt her eyes on her constantly. Even as she walked to her room she could feel the heat of the succubus's gaze. No longer able to really read her emotions Tamsin couldn't tell if Bo was worried or simply annoyed she hadn't let the orcs finish their job. Whatever it was, Tamsin was grateful to escape the eyes that seemed to follow her everywhere.
A few hours later Tamsin sat up somehow still awake despite the tiredness that enveloped her. So many things were running through her mind that she just couldn't fall asleep no matter how much she wanted to.
"Hey."
Tamsin looked up and was surprised to see Bo in the doorway of her room. The Valkyrie was throwing back her third glass of vodka. She hated the stuff but choked it down anyway. It was all they had in the room and the burning in her throat and stomach was a nice distraction from all the thoughts buzzing in her mind. She grunted an acknowledgement at Bo and leaned back against the large pillows propped up behind her. The succubus entered the room and slowly shut the door. Tamsin felt like she should say something, question why she was there but she couldn't even find the strength to speak. Instead she focused on Bo's legs and hint of thigh that peeked out from under the black nightie she was wearing.
Bo walked up to her and took the half-filled glass out of her hand, placing it on the nightstand beside the bottle. She appeared to be holding something in her right hand but Tamsin didn't have time to focus because Bo began running her fingers through her hair. Instinctively the Valkyrie moved her face so that she was leaning into Bo's arm as she moved her hand towards the back of her head. Moving in closer, Tamsin gasped as Bo gripped her hair and pulled their faces together, their lips grazed against each other. She longed to make contact but decided to let Bo lead and see where it went. The succubus pulled back and sat in the space between Tamsin's legs on the bed. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Bo's other hand appear with a knife in it. Tamsin didn't even flinch when the succubus brought it closer and pointed it at her chest.
"What are you going to do with that succubus?" Tamsin said lifting an eyebrow.
Instead of answering Bo took the knife and began slowly popping each button on Tamsin's blouse until it was completely undone. Her eyes full of lust Bo gazed at Tamsin's half clothed body and licked her lips. When she made her way back up to Tamsin's face the Valkyrie kept their eyes locked as she removed the shirt and threw it to the floor. Her body trembling with anticipation Tamsin waited for what Bo would do next. She didn't expect the knife would end up at her throat and that instead of responding by pushing Bo away she would lean into it. Somehow she knew that even this version of Bo couldn't really hurt her.
By the look on her face this pleased Bo as she moved the knife from Tamsin's throat and slid it lightly over her skin. After several minutes she stopped and turned the knife upside down and presented it to Tamsin handle first. As best she could figure the Valkyrie took it for what it seemed to mean, a peace offering of sorts. She took the knife and placed it on the nightstand. With her hands free she gripped onto Bo and moved her so that she was straddling her. Moving her other leg back onto the bed she leaned into the succubus, nuzzling her cleavage. She moved back as Bo lifted off her nightie and groaned when she saw nothing but naked flesh underneath. This time she grabbed onto the succubus hard and began nibbling and kissing all over the exposed skin. Spurred on by Bo's moans she focused in on her perfect breasts and pulled an erect nipple in her mouth eliciting a gasp. Taking the other breast into her mouth Tamsin felt Bo unsnapping her bra and reluctantly pulled back to remove it. Once it was off she brought Bo back in and finally kissed the lips she had been aching for ever since their kiss in the club.
Slowly she lowered Bo to the bed and climbed on top of her never breaking their contact. Basking in the beautiful body in front of her Tamsin laid over the succubus and begin kissing her way down. She stopped when she got to Bo's hips and began to slowly lick. Bo's hands found their way into Tamsin's hair again, urging her further down. The Valkyrie just smiled and continued to take her time. It was taking everything inside of her not to capture her prize between her lips but she wanted to take Bo to the edge until she couldn't take it anymore and begged to be pushed over. The moans coming from the succubus indicated it wasn't going to be long before that happened. Satisfied with the response Tamsin moved closer focusing her nibbles and kisses on the thighs she had been lusting over when the succubus first appeared in her room.
Curious to feel just how turned on Bo was her hand wandered to the succubus's core and gently began to rub against her clit. She could feel the wetness as one of her fingers slowly slid inside. Bo arched her back and cried out as Tamsin's finger began a steady rhythm inside of her. No longer able to resist the Valkyrie moved over and licked on Bo's hardened clit slow and steady. When she began sucking it into her mouth Bo gripped onto her and pushed into Tamsin's mouth. Wanting to taste her the Valkyrie's tongue slipped inside of Bo replacing the finger but began a similar movement. After a few minutes, knowing Bo was barely containing herself, Tamsin went back to sucking and wasn't surprised when moments later the succubus's moans turned to gasps and she exploded in an intense orgasm.
Pleased with herself but knowing she wasn't done Tamsin reluctantly stood up and removed the rest of her clothes. Anxious to feel Bo against her body again she quickly climbed back onto the bed. Their bodies connected perfectly and they both moaned reveling in the heat of the skin to skin contact. The Valkyrie began a slow and torturous grind against the succubus, feeling her clit drag against the wetness of Bo's moist center. It wasn't going to take much for Tamsin to finish, she had been on edge ever since they had started but she wanted to prolong it and enjoy every minute. But all control went out the window when Bo grabbed her ass and pushed her even harder into her body. The Valkyrie could feel the orgasm erupt and she found herself crying out into Bo's neck right before she collapsed onto her.
It took a few minutes before either bothered to move. The Valkyrie thought maybe there would be some awkward exchange but instead Bo moved onto the opposite side of the bed and snuggled under the covers beckoning Tamsin to do the same and she did. For awhile the two women laid side by side looking into each other's eyes not saying a word but it didn't feel like they had to. Tamsin remembered the first time she gazed into those eyes and how fear had engulfed her upon seeing the bright blue flecks. Now all she saw was Bo, not the stranger she had been focusing her anger on. Kenzi's words about Bo still being Bo played in the back of her mind. Her focus had been so strong on what Bo was becoming and how it affected her that other enemies had taken a back seat. But finding out that she was the assassins target had shifted her mind back to where it belonged, Danielus and Odin. The two reasons she had even needed to doubt her love. And at that moment she knew she would never make that mistake again.
"I think your face has gone through several different emotions since the time we first laid like this. Anything you want to get off your chest," Bo said finally breaking her silence
But this time Tamsin was the one who refused to speak. Instead she pulled Bo close intertwining their legs and nuzzled into her neck. As soon as her eyes closed she drifted into the most restful sleep she'd had in months.
Thanks to everyone who commented about what they would like to see as this story progresses. I've taken everything that was said into consideration. I'm disappointed to hear season four is turning out to be less than great, we are only up to episode four here in the US. But I hope my story at least reminds you guys why we love the show so much. And thanks in general to all those who have begun following the story and the kind words about my writing. As always, leave some comments if you feel compelled and let me know what you think.