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Tamsin's POV
"Okay so here's what's gonna happen" I began to speak and the room immediately became silent. Everyone was listening to me, at first I was a little bit intimidated. The words I was about to speak were going to decide the fate of the succubus. My heart warmed at the thought of her and I shut the feeling away. It disappeared as fast as it had arrived and after that I was composed enough to tell everyone my plan.
"Kenzi, you are going to go with me to antarctica."
"Time is of the essence so we need to be as quick as possible. We wouldn't want anything to happen to everyones favourite succubus would we?" I asked in a snarky tone, even though all I could think about was how much it would crush me if we didn't get the amulet on time and I couldn't save Bo.
"Dyson, Hale, Bruce, you are going to stay here and try and find the information we need to use the amulet. Like Trick said, that's the part that no-one knows. Not even him I assume."
Dyson tried to protest but I shut him up extremely quickly with my signature glare that meant I didn't have time for his shit right now.
"When I get the amulet and you figure out how to use it, I'm going to Alaska. There's a passage, a portal for Valkyries. We have to be wearing our full armour when we go through and the reflection of moonlight on the metal creates what the humans know as the aurora borealis (the northern lights). You can't follow me so don't try. When I go there your job's are to track down Lauren." I winced at the name. She was the one Bo really cared for, even if they were on a break.
Kenzi arrived at the warp station with Tamsin in no less than 3 hours since the blonde had explained her master plan. She was wearing what she deemed a suitable outfit for the antarctic: a pair of bright red jeans, accessorised by her favourite black lace up boots; one of her signature corsets, complete with lace detailing, that pushed her chest out to a dangerous point and a giant blue duffel coat that Hale had convinced her to wear. The look on her face let the everyone know just how displeased she was with his fashion taste but she could only object so much considering how cold the antarctic was. It's not like she had any type of coat lying around anyway, and she'd rather wear that than freeze to death.
"What do we do now? I'm not sure I know what's meant to happen but it needs to happen faster If this" Kenzi said waving her hand around her face and body in a fluid circular motion "gorgeous hunk of pure hearted human is gonna drink the magic well water."
Tamsin scoffed and started forward towards the doors of the warp station, with Kenzi close behind. The two brushed past the door through to the practically empty warp station waiting room. Tamsin took a number from the machine and proceeded to sit down next to Kenzi.
After a moment or two of silence their number was called and they went to the counter. A tall afro-Caribbean woman was standing behind the counter waiting to send them on their way. She was wearing a lime green blouse with a name tag attached to it that read 'Rosa'.
"Number please" The woman took a second to verify their number then began to speak again "Okay where can I send you girls. Barbados? Hawaii? I'm assuming this little trip is all about fun for you two. Girls holiday, am I right?"
"No." Tamsin snapped, clearly uninterested in the time-wasting nonsense that the woman was spewing. "We need to go here." The Tall woman said, sliding a piece of paper across the counter towards Rosa. "Okay, well hang on tight, keep your arms and legs in a safe position and enjoy the ride."
"Where am I? What was-" "Oh shut up would you, we're here." Kenzi was cut off by a clearly agitated valkyrie. Tamsin was always a bitch but she was never this on edge. "Hey calm down valkubitch, the Kenz was just momentarily confused that's all."
Unphased by the younger woman's comment, Tamsin began to search for the well. Surely enough she found it. The antiquated stone looked like it was ready to crumble, but it had to be the well. Being cautious, the blonde chose to throw a snowball in the direction of the well. Surely enough, it had hit off of an imaginary wall surrounding the well. "Okay time to go."
"What? I'm not going near that." Kenzi protested. "Did you not just see what it did to that snowball? Flambeyed. The Kenz is not on tonights menu so you can figure out something else to..." Kenzi was stopped by Tamsin's strong arm pushing her head first towards the forcefield. Lucky for the human it seemed to have allowed her through unscathed. "Can't get rid of me that easily!"
Kenzi turned slowly, allowing herself a moment to admire the magnificent image in front of her. There was a gorgeous crystal well in the centre of the dome created by the forcefield. It's walls were refracting light onto the snow surrounding it. Kenzi took a step towards the well and felt a strong pulling sensation coming from her stomach. Her eyes locked to a silver ladle attached to the side of the well and she slowly made her way towards it.
"Dude what am I supposed to do?"
"Drink the water! Stupid fucking human" The last part of the blonde's speech was barely audible but the raven haired woman knew she had said something. Ignoring that fact Kenzi pushed forward and grabbed the ladle.
Kenzi brought the cool ladle to her lips and began to drink the soothing water. She felt a warmth surround and rush into her, seeping into her pores. A woman, who wasn't a woman but more of a spirit, ascended from the well. It was like she was a part of the structure. She was there but she wasn't. The woman had long golden hair that ran down her back and around her shoulders. The woman's ice blue eyes bored into Kenzi as though searching for something. A smile appeared on the ethereal woman's face, it seemed as though she had found whatever she was looking for.
"My name is Freyja, I am the mother of Valkyries. What do you seek from me young one?"
Kenzi looked shellshocked and tried to be as formal as possible, sensing that this woman or spirit or whatever she was demanded respect; Kenzi certainly wasn't going to deny her that.
"Hello, Fre.. Freyja. I'm Kenzi and" her nerves got the better of her and she began to spill out her heart to Freyja. "Look i'm sorry for bothering you but I need you to please do me a solid and tell me where your amulet is..."
"My amulet? Why do you seek it young one?"
"I need it to save BoBo, oh i'm sorry erm Ysabaeu. Daughter of Aife.. Grandaughter of Trick, the blood sage, oh and yeah Daughter of Odin."
"You speak of the unaligned Succubus?" Freyja's eyes widened in anticipation. She was clearly pleased by whatever the human was suggesting so Kenzi decided to continue her plea. Not without a snarky comment or two, that wouldn't be Kenzi.
"Wow, millions of years in a well and you still manage to keep up with the times."
"I can see in your heart why you seek to save the Succubus, and I will not deny you that which you seek. But be warned, only blood may curse blood. There is no other way. If you understand, which I see you do, I grant you this. The information you seek you shall now find. Follow your heart to where the amulet lies."
A sharp pain took hold of Kenzi's arm. She looked down to find a glowing heart imbedded in her palm. 'Follow my heart' the human whispered to herself as she began to head towards the barrier. The second she stepped out of the barrier her and Tamsin were warped back to the Dal. The young goth girl took a moment to get her balance. When she realised herself and the blonde were safely back at the Dal, she began to speak again.
"Kenzi do you know where the amulet is? Kenzi? For god's sake woman!"
Kenzi stared at her palm again. "Yeah, chill TamTam, I know what to do. We better do it fast though, before you have a cardiac."
Kenzi had followed the heart in her hand and got the amulet. It only took 3 fae, a human, an almost engagement and a promise of a favour to get them back to the Dal with the amulet in one piece. Kenzi was just grateful she hadn't lost any limbs in the process.
Tamsin had just finished packing when Kenzi burst through the door of the Dal. "Got it!"
"Great. I'm gonna go now. Good luck finding the good ol' doctor." Tamsin grabbed the amulet and sped off immediately.
"Wait there was a prophecy!" Tamsin stopped, pausing reluctantly to hear this piece of information which could actually be of some use to her.
"Well spit it out!"
"Okay so there was this creepy dude and she was blue and she said... she said.."
"Kenzi" It was a warning to hurry, and the young goth girl knew it.
"Okay, Okay. She said:
When the unaligned chooses,
her fate will seal all.
But if she tries alone,
it will be her downfall.
Only one must help,
and this must be her choice.
With the decision she'll be paired,
If it is by her own voice.
Only when she learns how to look and to see,
the world will return to how it is meant to be."
"Okay."
"So I don't even get a thank you?!" Kenzi called out after the blonde. When she didn't get a reply she began to mumble something in Russian before deciding to have a nap. Surely she was aloud a small amount of rest before the next task the valkyrie had set the group.
Tamsin had been on the road for days now and decided she needed a break. She was in the last leg of the journey to the portal, but would need her rest to make it to valhalla safely.
She opted for a B&B that was already on her chosen route to the Valkyrie's passageway.
She pulled her rental car into the parking lot of the run down motel. She had been driving for little over an hour and it was beginning to get dark. She paid for her room, in cash of course, and proceeded to find it. Room 202. She opened the door and glanced around after hauling her bag onto the bed.
"I suppose it'll have to do." She whispered to herself.
The room was pitiful. There was an old rickety bed that desperately needed replacing, a bedside table and a TV. Attached to the mediocre living area was a small toilet and shower. The Valkyrie took a quick look around and decided it was time for her to rest. She didn't even bother to take her clothes off before she fell into a rigid slumber.
"Bo? what are you doing here? I'm on my way to rescue you."
"Shhh Tamsin, i'm fine. I'm here"
My eyes looked at the figure before me. Clad in nothing but a lace bra and panties. My mouth went dry and my eyes widened as I raked my gaze down her luscious body. My lustful eyes travelled up her long smooth legs, over her toned flat stomach and around her gorgeous perky breasts before they eventually connected with her deep brown eyes. Eyes filled with lust and something else entirely. Ignoring the look I couldn't quite place, I began to edge closer to the succubus, giving in to the desire i've tried to hide for so long. I could feel her breath on my lips now. She was so close...
"Well well, what do we have here? I'd say everyone's favourite Valkyrie has grown a little soft spot for my daughter. Wouldn't you say so Tamsin?"
Tamsin's eyes snapped round to a tall figure clad in a pinstripe suite, with a cane by his side.
"What the fuck do you want?" Tamsin spat. Rage building inside her the longer she looked at the man.
"That's no way to speak to your master, now is it?"
"You don't control me."
"Oh but I think you'll find I do."
A mirage appeared in the man's hand. A jail cell, dark and bleak. There was someone in it. The Valkyrie's eyes widened with realisation and she began to shout at Odin.
"Where is she? What have you done with her?!"
"Relax Tamsin, she's fine. We are just waiting for you. You better come quick, I don't know how much longer she's going to last before I finally crack her." A wry grin appeared on the man's face. It widened into a smirk. He lunged at the valkyrie and plunged a dagger into her side. Se dodged swiftly, but was still caught just above her hip. He smirked again and with a wave of his hand he was gone.
Tamsin jumped out of bed covered in sweat. Still wearing yesterday's clothes. She glanced at the clock. 4:30 am. After she calmed herself down she went into the bathroom. The blonde peeled her clothes off and jumped in the shower. The second the water began to trickle down her back she felt a sharp pain at her side. Glancing at her hip she noticed that there was a cut where Odin had tried to stab her. Shit. It wasn't a dream. The image of Bo trapped in the jail cell flashed through Tamsin's head and she began to panic. I need to get to her now.
It had taken the valkyrie only moments to get back to her car and resume her trip. She was now nearing the Valkyrie warp station and she knew she needed a plan to get inside. It wasn't by accident that she hadn't used the damn passage since the 1800's. She was contemplating whether or not her armour would be where it was when she left it last. Before the valkyrie could contemplate it anymore she pulled up to the start of a forest at the edge of Alaska. The passage was 50 miles north of Tamsin's current position. And she knew It was going to be a long hike, especially because she was going to be left alone with her thoughts. It was never a punishment to her, being alone. The valkyrie enjoyed the time she had to just do anything she wanted, go wherever she wanted. The only thing that made it so bad for her now is that she had someone to concentrate her thoughts on. Bo. The succubus was gradually chipping away at her walls and Tamsin was letting her. The blonde hadn't even known Bo a year ago and now she was the single most important person to the valkyrie. Tamsin had never cared for anyone the way she cared for Bo, in any of her lifetimes. That's what she was trying to say when she decided to clamber into the succubus' bathtub fully clothed. Right now all she could wonder is if Bo felt the same. And if she did, what the two women were going to to about it when Bo was safe. After all Bo still had Lauren. She still loved Lauren.