Title : Choices In The Dark V.2
Author : Tariq ( formerly Aeris Jade Orion )
Rating : R
Pairing : LL/BD
Timeline : Season One
Summary :The night Lauren was ordered to
distract Bo, she can't find Dyson, and is
forced to stop Vex from killing Bo.
Authors note: It's unbeta'd. At the moment I
have no beta reader for this genre. So drop me
a line if you're interested.
Disclaimer : Not mine. All characters belong
to SYFY.
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Prologue
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' Shit, shit, shit, shit! ' Lauren ducked through
the shadows of the Dark Fae bar run by Vex.
She'd tried calling Dyson with no answer. Trick hadn't
seen the wolf all night, and Hale wasn't answering either.
Leaving her to try and keep Bo alive.
Lauren stopped and glanced around the corner. Vex had
Bo stabbing herself. If she didn't act fast the Succubus
would die.
The former Major unholstered her old Military issue
firearm. A Browning Hi-Power. Taking aim, she fired
two shots into Vex's left shoulder, dropping him to the
floor.
" Son of a bitch! " He howled, gripping his wound.
" Dyson? " Bo yanked her knife free.
" Not quite. " Lauren stood up, gun steady on Vex.
" I couldn't find him to back you up. "
" I told you...! " Bo glared.
" I know. " She assured. " And you can hate me as much
as you want, as long as you're alive to do it. "
Bo considered her for an intense moment. " Thanks.
You're pretty good with that. "
" Major Lauren Lewis. Canadian Forces Medical Services. "
She answered. " I was in the Afgahn war. You learn to
shot fast and straight. "
" Hey! You forget about me? " Vex hollered. " And don't
think I don't know who you are Doctor. This here is a clear
violation of Dark terriory. You're in major trouble now, and
your precious Ash can't save you this time. "
Lauren pistol whipped him. Thankfully, he fell unconscious,
but it didn't make his words any less untrue.
" What did he mean? " Bo demanded.
" We should go. " Lauren holstered her gun.
" Lauren! " Bo grabbed her arm. " What did he mean?! "
" It's fine. He was just trying to rile you. " She smiled at
her. " Now, we should get you to Dyson so you can heal. "
" Promise me. " Bo studied her intently. " Swear to me
he was lying. "
Lauren covered Bo's hand with her own and lied through
her teeth. " I swear. "
" Alright. "
Because if Bo knew the truth, she'd start a war she couldn't
win. And she hadn't just risked everything she was to lose
Bo.
She would except her punishment from The Ash and The
Morrigan. She would do it proudly, and she would come
out of it stronger than ever.
But Bo could never learn the truth.
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" You have crossed the line. " The Ash boomed from his
throne. " The Morrigan is demanding your blood. "
Lauren remained kneeling before the man who had been
so kind to her. " I accept your judgement, Sire. "
" You love the Succubus. " The Ash gently chided. " You
know human/Fae relationships are forbidden. "
She remained silent.
" Unfornately, I have been left with no choice. " The
man threaded his fingers. " I had to conceed to The
Morrigan's demands or risk war. "
" I understand, Sire. " She bowed her head deeper.
" I know you do, child. " The Ash sighed tiredly. " The
Morrigan has demanded the death of Nadia, and disposal
of her body per Chattel. "
Lauren trembled in anguish, tears escaping the corners
of her eyes at his words.
" Further, she wants you to undergo two weeks of torture
for each bullet. " The Ash continued. " I have assigned
you to Breasal. "
She struggled not to jerk her eyes up at his words. Breasal
was a Huli jing. One of the minority Fae who could turn
humans into Fae, and Breasal had a habit of biting, licking
blood. The very thing needed to turn a human.
" Sir, please, " She whispered. " don't let Bo know. You
know what she's like. If she were to find out... "
" Granted. " The Ash stood up, motioning to two Ogres.
" Good luck, Lauren. "
She finally meet his eyes and nodded. There was a part
of her, a large part who wanted to scream and rage over
Nadia, but when she went after Bo she'd known this could
happen. Known and accepted.
Her girlfriend had been in a coma for five years. For those
years, Lauren had worked eighteen hour days. Skipped meals,
lived off her own homemade energy drinks. She'd researched,
experimented, gone to every Fae who might or might not
have some tiny bit of information on Nadia's illness. All for
naught.
In the end, she could save Bo, but she hadn't been able to
do anything for Nadia. So she'd made a choice, and now she
would pay for it with her blood.
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Chapter One
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Lauren stretched her newly healed body gingerly. Very
happy to have had the chance to feed off a Unicorn, and
Phoenix. One thing she could say about being a Huli jing,
was that feeding off Fae instead of humans was interesting.
Especially since they had two interesting abilities.
Being Chinese fox shifters, and feeding off Fae to copy
their powers. She wasn't about to go out and have an
all you could eat buf-fae, though. She was going to be
very picky about what she feed from.
So far she'd had just the two. Both Underfae who were
in the dungeons until they could be transferred. Breasal
had actually had her chose two feeds before releasing
her this morning.
It was an incredible experience. Her tears and blood
would now heal anything like a Phoenix. She had,
actually, healed physically with her skin burning. Leaving
only the scars behind. She hadn't tested out the
teleporting yet, or singing ability.
As for the Unicorn. Instead of a horn, it had changed
her nails to have the same properties. They had taken
on a shimmering gleam. Becoming very sharp, and very
strong. To the point of being unbreakable.
She worked the last of the tightness out of her muscles.
Moving toward the very hot oil bath waiting for her
in the next room. Lauren quickly shucked off her blood
soaked, tattered clothes.
The blonde had dreamed of this day for the last month.
A nice hot soak. Fresh cloths. A solid meal. Then a long
night of getting drunk at the Dal.
She slipped into the steaming water, sighing in relief.
Already she could see dirt, blood, and other... things
floating loose. She sank down deeper into the scented
oiled water. The heavy mango making her think of the
time she'd spent in the tropics.
God, she missed Nadia.
Yet, she did exactly what the photographer would have
wanted. The former Captain would have kicked Lauren's
ass if she'd found out about the deal she'd made for Nadia's
life. Hell, Nadia's view on Slavery was very concise and
clear.
Hell, and no.
Lauren had gone against everything Nadia believed in
when she'd made the deal with The Ash. A deal Nadia
never would have made in her place. The photographer
would have found it kinder to put a bullet in her head.
She'd known for a while it was time to end Nadia's
suffering. But she hadn't had the courage. Or maybe
she just hadn't been able to let go of the fiesty woman.
It was strange to think of never seeing her again. The
powerful woman she'd meet in the military. Lauren's
medical unit had been assigned to Nadia's combat unit.
Simple as that.
A year in the middle of a bloody war had brought them
together. Not the best start to a relationship. It was
fast paced, passionate. Grabbing moments together
when they could. A sort of forbidden romance.
When their tour ended, they continued dating. It wasn't
sunshine and puppy dogs. They fought. Nadia drank
way too much, she used amphadimines. The dark skinned
woman lost her temper easily.
Lauren worked hard. She played harder. She tried to
get Nadia to cut back her drinking. To stop using the
drugs. She begged Nadia to get help for her temper.
Then she got a grant to go to the Congo.
She lifted her hand from the water, watching it trinkle
through her fingers. Drop by drop it hit the dirty water.
Leaving ever increasing ripples.
Now, it was finally over.
Her head fell back onto the lid of the tub. She couldn't
remember the last she had let go and played. Oh she
drank sometimes. But she hadn't been to a rave in
forever, or been clubbing, or even ridden a mechanical
bull.
And other than Bo, it had been five years since
she'd been laid. Now that she was Fae, maybe she
should start trying to live more.
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Lauren frowned at the death glares she was getting
from the foursome in the back. She'd thought her
and Bo were at least on talking terms when they'd
last saw each other.
" Lauren. " Trick appeared. " I think you should
leave before Dyson or Bo loses their temper. "
" What's happened? " She frowned in confusion.
" Someone in The Ash's court let out your Fae,
but they said you were turned as a reward for
saving Bo's life. " Trick whispered. " On The
Ash's orders. "
" Shit. " She felt what little relief she'd had
disapper.
" I know the truth, but they aren't going to listen.
They're too angry. " Trick shrugged.
" I never wanted Bo to know the truth. " She rolled
her eyes.
" The truth is the only way to straighten this mess
out. " Trick gently reminded.
" Then I guess... " She deflated. " it's time to
move on. "
" You're not serious. " Trick stared in disbelief.
" Lauren, I know you want to protect Bo, but this
isn't the way. "
Lauren laid her hand on his shoulder. " Maybe you
should take your own advice. Your majesty. "
He drew back in shock.
" Thank you, for everything, Trick. " She smiled
softly. " Maybe I'll see you around someday. "
The doctor took one last glance at Bo, and headed
back out of the tavern. She'd made a habit of traveling
throughout her life. Now, it was time to travel again.
She had very little in the way of belongings. A small
amount of clothes. A laptop. Four journals. A tablet.
No, it would be easy to pack up her life. All she
would have to do was talk to The Ash. He'd been
wanting to send her to other terriotories to work
on her Fae database. She'd refused because of Bo.
Well, she would be accepting now. Starting with a
trip to the depths of the Amazon.
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" Your request is accepted. " The Ash guided her
through the hallways of his Compound. " But before
you go, a Fae by the name of Lachlan has asked that
you feed from him. I have agreed. "
" May I ask why? " Lauren studied him.
" He is the last of his kind. " The Ash came to a
stop. " He is a Naga. One who has been tracking
an enemy the Fae fear greatly. The Garuda. "
" I will do as you ask. " She agreed.
" I've arranged for you to feed from a Gemini
as well. " The Ash started to walk again. " I
want to make sure if you do need to use the
Naga Venom you will be protected. "
" Yes, sir. "
Lauren shivered at what he was implying. The Garuda
was the Fae worlds Boogey man. Nearly impossible
to kill, and extremely powerful.
" If the Garuda returns, I will be recalling you. "
The Ash warned her. " In the meantime, see to as
much of the database as you can. "
" Thank you, sir. " Lauren bowed slightly.
" And Lauren, be careful. " The Ash cautioned.
The blonde meet his steady gaze head on. Nodding
at his fatherly concern. The Ash had always taken
excellent care of her. Been a great friend, and
seeked her council.
" Where should I meet the two Fae? " She inquirred.
" They're waiting in the throne room. Once you're
finished pack, and see my travel agent. "
" May I be dismissed? "
The Ash waved his hand.
Lauren started for the throne room. She wanted to
be in the Amazon by dinner. Not dealing with crazy
Grauda, or Naga's, or Bo.
' Life never stops screwing with me. ' She tiredly
realized. ' So much for getting to party. '
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Chapter Two
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Lauren approached the small hut being careful
of the Jaguar's lazily sleeping around it. The
young dark skinned Fae appeared at the door.
Peering at the cloth bag she carried with
twinkling eyes.
" Would that be the famous Lewis Moonshine, I've
been hearing so much about? " The Fae lit up.
" I was hoping for a trade. " She handed over
the two bottles. " A Shifters tatuaje. "
To Be Continued