A huge thanks for following me to the end with this story, and I hope that you all will enjoy the sequel as well. It would be remiss of me if I didn't send out a huge thanks to 808abc123. This story would have remained an idea in the back of my mind and no more had it not been for the constant encouragement to "write something."

Mpalos Beach ~ Crete, Greece

Kenzi breathed in a sigh of contentment as she enjoyed the sound of the waves as they gently met the shore. Resting under a large umbrella and drink in her hand she was grateful for the reprieve. The day following their engagement the couple had enjoyed breakfast on their hotel balcony that offered a splendid view of the city around them; talking of future plans that included a return trip in a few years. It was wonderful light hearted conversations that didn't revolve around the fae, or anything else. It was simply all about them. They did make it to The Louvre, one of the world's largest museums that contained artifacts that dated from prehistory to the 21st century. She's pretty sure that's what Lauren said anyways. It was hard to pay attention as she was more wrapped up in the excitement of the blonde as she would whisper some unknown knowledge of fae involvement. She couldn't remember a time of seeing Lauren in a constant state happiness, and she reveled in the knowledge that she was part of it.

They had arrived last week where they would spend the rest of their vacation. The last few days had been a challenge as they had met Tamsin once again in kid form. She didn't expect for her to be shy and docile, but there was no mistaking with the attitude that this was their valkyrie. Shaking her head, her thoughts drifted back to this morning.

Kenzi had grown used to sleeping in on their vacation, well, always really. Needless to say it was startling to wake up to the young fae tearing through their suite in nothing but a pair of underwear screaming before jumping on their bed.

"Tamsin!" Kenzi let out a startled as she shot up in bed, her heart pounding.

Lauren had been equally caught off guard, but as she took in Tamsin's appearance she noticed that she was covered in different colors. "Did you color all over yourself?"

"I'm a warrior and this is my war paint." The small blonde stated proudly.

Looking closely Kenzi began to take in the various shades of color as realization struck her. "My make up? You used my make up?!" Jumping out of bed she ran to the large bathroom to see it scattered all along the counter. Her favorite lipstick had been used to scribble on the mirror. "What did you do?!"

Turning around to get after her she stopped when she saw the young girls bottom lip come out, and her eyes began to well with tears. Sighing to herself she bent down to her eye level. "Listen, T, you can't mess with other people's stuff okay? I had to do a lot to steal..uh...save a lot of money to buy all of this."

Bowing her head down she nodded to show her understanding. "I'm sorry, Kenzi."

She knew that Tamsin would be a handful, but never anticipated her make up being destroyed. "Why don't you go put on your new swimsuit and we'll go to the beach? And Tamsin?"

The young girl nodded her head eager to return. "I know, I will leave it on this time." And with that she ran out of the room before Kenzi could change her mind.

"I guess I'll make sure Hale puts a coded sequence lock on the door to my lab." Lauren chuckled as she surveyed the mess. Wrapping her arms around Kenzi she assured her not to worry. "We'll have housekeeping clean this up and then when we get back home you can buy..." looking at her with a raised eyebrow "...whatever was ruined."

"I will hold you to it, Doctor. She could have at least spared my favorite shade of lipstick." She slightly pouted as she moved her head in the direction of the mirror.

Lauren followed her movement when her jaw dropped as she translated the message.

"What is it, babe?" Kenzi asked as she turned around looking between the mirror and her the blonde's expression. "The mess on the mirror?"

"Those aren't innocent scribbles, that's her native language." Turning around Lauren went in search of their small charge. "Tamsin! What did we say about language?"

Back to the present she watched the two blondes complete a near perfect sand castle. Leave it to her fiancée to make it the height of an actual child, but she had to admit that it was quite impressive. She laughed as she watched Tamsin with a plastic sword and shield in hand chase Lauren around it to defend it. Capturing a few images on her phone she went to go join them stopping when they disappeared from sight.

"Babe, I can hear Tamsin laughing and it in no way sounds innocent. Whatever you're plann-"

She was quickly cut off as Lauren ran around the castle; swooping Kenzi into her arms followed by a giggling Tamsin.

Looking up at Lauren she saw the mischievous look in her lover's eyes. "I don't know what you're thinking but you might want to reconsider before you act on it." She warned.

"Oh, I thought about it. Tamsin and I were thinking that you looked too hot and needed to cool off." Tightening her grip around the brunette she ran toward the waves.

"Lauren! No! Put me down now." Kenzi screamed as she kicked her legs in trying to escape the blonde's grasp. "How are you so ridiculously strong?!" Seeing no way out of the situation, she wrapped her arms around her neck and held on for dear life as they neared the water; laughing all the way.

The Dal~1 week later

"What's this?" Bo wondered aloud as she entered the establishment. The Dal was a flurry of activity as banners were put in place and preparations underway.

The succubus had gone out of town to work a case the day that Kenzi had left to go surprise Lauren at her office, and returned only two weeks ago. She had received a text from her best friend that they had opted go on their vacation, but the fae was desperate to see her. Bo felt so lost since the day Tamsin drove over the cliff, and at first just chalked it up the loss being so sudden. She would see the valkeryie again but as the time passed she continued to feel more despondent over the situation. She craved the familiarity of her best friend, and went to Lauren's loft to have some sense of it. The only one there was a maintenance man working on the cooling vent, and he had no information for her. He did hand her a folder that he removed in case the doctor might need it.

"Bo, what a lovely surprise!" Trick greeted as he came up from his lair.

"Yeah, I'm apparently in time for whatever is happening here." She motioned with her hands to all around them. "I tried to stop by Lauren's loft but it was empty. Aren't they supposed to come back today?"

Her brow furrowed in concern at Trick's look of surprise and watched as his mouth opened and closed a few times as he attempted to formulate words. He knew that she seemed to be out of sorts lately, but now that Tamsin had been reborn it was only a matter of time.

"Have you talked to Kenzi lately?"

"No, not since the day I left. Trick, what is it?" She asked with a growing sense of urgency. "Did something happen? Are Kenzi and Lauren okay?"

"Calm down, Bo. They're fine, better than fine, they're great actually. That's the reason for this get together."

"Oh," she breathed a sigh of relief "so a welcome back party then? Why didn't you just say so?" She asked not understanding his earlier reactions.

"I was just surprised that you stopped by her old loft, but I guess you didn't know. They had to move due to Tamsin being a dark fae to a neutral terrority. Hale has had them work around the clock to have it ready in time."

"Why all the work if they're just going to move back in a year?"

"They're not moving back. Hale had them move to house and from what I understand this is where they are going to settle down." He stated cautiously as her demeanor had begun to change.

Her focus was interrupted as she watched two big fae replace the picture over the fireplace. She walked closer to see that it was a large black and white photo of two people that she recognized; Lauren on bended knees in front of an elated Kenzi.

Hale arrived in the Dal a moment afterwards admiring the creative idea he had to congratulate the newly engaged couple. He had always admired the good doctor and the goth too, but he felt an unexplainable need to make sure they had everything that they needed.

"Like it?" He asked Bo with a huge smile assuming that she was already aware. "I had it taken as way to capture this moment for them. It'll look even better over their fireplace but I wanted it here for their surprise engagement party."

Bo hadn't said anything as her mind began reeling with this information.

"Wait!" She yelled causing the Ash and her grandfather to look her way. "You're telling me that not only are they moving into their own home, but that they're getting married too?!" The photo had truly captured the moment and even though she had supported them, she wasn't sure how she felt about these new developments. The longer she stared at the image, the more alone she felt as old insecurities rose to the surface; especially given the contents of the folder. "No, this can't happen. I won't let this happen!" She warned as her eyes flashed a dangerous blue.

This is shorter than my last few chapters, but needed to get the next one set up. I was told by a few different people that they were surprised that Bo has handled everything so maturely, and that she was a due to lose it at some point. There is a reason behind her state of mind. Thank you all again! :)