Valhalla chapter 3
When Tamsin and Bo arrived at the Dal the next day, the atmosphere was heavy. Trick was behind the bar and Dyson sat at the counter. Dyson had was appeared to be a glass of vodka. Trick looked up as they walked in. Tamsin had Bo's hand in her hers as they walked over to the counter. Trick looked surprised at the new development but he had seen it coming for a while.
"Hey Dyson," Bo said walking over to him.
"Hi," Dyson said, finally looking up.
"I was wondering if either of you had heard from Lauren lately?," Bo asked
"Yeah, she has been staying with me after her little tangle with Evony. She didn't think it would be a good idea for her to stay with you. That would be the first place that Evony would go looking for her."
"Well you're right about that. Evony has been looking for her. Is she here with you now?" Tamsin asked.
"Yeah I think she is taking a nap downstairs. She seems worn out lately. I think that she is dealing with everything that has happened In her own way. I also don't know how the new development with you and Bo is going to effect her state of mind."
"She ended it with me, but I won't tell her anything about it right now. I just need to talk to her," Bo said heading down the stairs with Tamsin behind her.
Lauren was sitting up and reading as she came down the stairs. She turned when she heard the come in. Lauren knew something was different between Tamsin and Bo. She knew that they cared very deeply for each other but they looked like they were no longer frighting it. They looked happy. Lauren didn't want to tie Bo down, but it did hurt a little anyway.
"What brings you two in here?" Lauren asked
"Looking for you," Bo said coming over to sit beside her. "We need you to talk to Evony. I totally agree with would you did to her but I might need you to undo it. She has information we need to get to Valhalla to save kenzi."
"What? Are you serious? You can go into Valhalla. Living beings can't go in. Valkyries can travel there and come back but it's part of their job. You're not meant to go there. It's dangerous. Not only that but dealing with Evony to do it it not a good idea," Lauren said.
"Yeah I know but I have no choice. Tamsin will be with me every step of the way and Evony is going to give me what I need to get there. In order for her to give me the information I need I have to get you to give her her powers back," Bo said
"Well that's a little favor. She may kill me when she gets them back."
"No she won't. I will make part of the deal and Dyson will protect you until she clams down. If I had any other option then I wouldn't ask but this is Kenzi we rare talking about. I can't give her up without a fight."
"I understand but you know what you are getting into right?" Lauren asked
"Not really but it doesn't really matter. I have to do it."
Lauren just nodded. "Okay I'll give you what you need to fix Evony."
"Thank you," Bo said hugging her.
Lauren took a vial out of her pocket and handed it to Bo. "This should change her back but be prepared for the backlash when she's back to normal."
"I think I can keep her under control. She isn't stupid enough to mess with me," Tamsin said with a smirk.
"Thanks for your help Lauren. Dyson will keep an eye on you. Don't worry about Evony," Bo said putting the vial in her pocket and starting up the stairs.
"Bo, just be careful," Lauren said
"I'll be fine." Bo said smiling.
Tamsin and Bo left the Dal with what they came for. They now had to find Evony. They went back to the apartment to regroup and look for her. They didn't have to wait long for her to show up. They were not back but maybe an hour before she came in. She looked frustrated.
"So did you find the doctor?" Evony asked
"We did," Bo answered.
"So where can I find her?"
"You don't. We have to antidote to change you back. You only get it if you spill the details on what you know about the Hel shoe." Tamsin said
"Fine give me what I need and I will."
"Sorry it doesn't work that way. We can't trust you so, we get the info first," Tamsin said
"Fucking carrion eating, vulture. I will melt your ass."
"That's not helping your case," Tamsin added.
"Watch the names, Evony or I'll have Lauren cook up something more permanent next time,"
"Oh I forgot you two are beaver buddies now. You know, fucking every chance you get."
"Not yet but it's in the bear future, I promise," winked Bo.
"Whatever, just tell me what you want to know."
"Okay first off, what is the Hel Shoe?"
"It's an object that will allow a living being to cross into Valhalla. I don't know what it looks like but it is a small object that is easily hiden."
"Where can we find it?"
"That's the tricky part. It's in the netherworld and only a banshee can cross you over to that part of it. It's not easy to get to either. There is a rumor that it's guarded by a monster."
"A banshee is the only one that can get us there?"
"Unless you're dead, which I'd be ore than happy to assist you with if you'd like."
"Why can't Tamsin get us there?"
"She only brings the dead to Valhalla, were as a banshee deals with moral people who would go there. Valkyries deal with warrior souls. Banshees deal with others or at least help deal with the others. A banshee can help you cross over the barrier between this life and the next. You won't get there without one."
"That's the only option?"
"There is another one but I'm sure you will not want to deal with him if you can avoid it. He's not fun. A banshee is your best bet. You still may have to deal with the Dullahan but that's another matter."
Bo gave Tamsin a questioning look. Tamsin shook her head. She would have to explain The Dullahan later. She didn't want to worry her yet. Evony didn't go into detail about it either.
"Okay so we need find a banshee and then what?"
"I've told you all I know. Tamsin or your Banshee might be able to help you from here. Now can get what I came for?"
"Maybe I'll just hold on to it until we get back. We don't know if the information you gave us is the truth. We might need more," Bo said.
"You better give me that vial or..."
"You what? You human. You're the prey now not the hunter. It doesn't feel good,does it?"
Evony ran toward Bo in a fury and slammed her against a wall. Tamsin was over there in second and pulled her off. Bo saw that Tamsin had gone full valkyrie. Her eyes were dark and her focus was on Evony. She held Evony by her shoulders and locked eyes with her.
"Listen to me. You should know how to pick your battles by now. You're not going to win this one. Back down and Bo will keep her word. You of all people know what I'm capable of, so you don't want on my bad side. You're going to leave tonight and we will find you when this is all over. We can't trust you to have you powers back just yet. It's too big of a risk. You understand?" Tamsin said.
"Yeah I understand I'm being screwed over. Don't think this is over," Evony said breaking away from Tamsin's grip. She walked out the door in a fury but Tamsin knew that she'd be back. Evony was not very high on her list of worries right now so she watched her go.
"Well that takes care of her for now, but she doesn't give up easily. She's very good at holding a grudge," Tamsin said.
"Yeah I know," Bo remarked.
"So it looks like we have a lot to do," Tamsin said turning to Bo.
"Looks like it. Do you know where we might be able to find a Banshee who would be willing to help us?"
"There is a local dark fae bar that I used to hang out at. There was a banshee that always stayed around over there. It was years ago but it's a place to start," Tamsin said.
"So where is it?" Bo asked.
"That's the thing. It's not close and it would take us at least a day to drive down there. I could get there in twenty minutes if I were to fly," Tamsin said.
"I'm going with you. If that means we have to drive then so be it. Everything that I've heard about the relationship between Banshees and Valkyries is not positive so there could be trouble.
"Well Banshees don't really like us, no. They see us a afterlife favorites. We get the praise and glory while they have only criticism. Their image could use a make over, but we didn't make it rules. They often refer to us a angel fae."
"Really, then they must not know you very well to call you an angel. I've never seen an angel act like you. The words that come out of your month,"Bo said with a laugh.
"I don't guess you've ever seen an angel though?" Tamsin said coming closer to Bo.
"I suppose not," Bo admitted.
"Then for all you know, angels can be crass, rough, and foul mouthed."
"Maybe, I guess all that mattered would be the good they did, but I know they are beautiful, so that's a point for you on that count," Bo said wrapping her hands around Tamsin's waist and pulling her in close.
"Are you trying to butter me up?," Tamsin said with a smile.
"Depends. It is working?"
Tamsin pulled Bo into deep kiss. Bo felt Tamsin's tongue dancing around her own and moaned into the kiss. Tamsin hands wrapped around Bo's shoulders to pull her deeper into the kiss. Bo broke the kiss so she could get a breath.
"If that wasn't divine then I don't know what is," Bo said. "It will have to be continued though, we have places to be. So how are we getting there? Should I pack a bag and get the car?"
"It will take too long to do it that way. I just fly us there," Tamsin said.
"You can do that? I thought you could only carry the dead with you?"
"Into Valhalla, yes, but I can carry who I want around this world."
"Are you strong enough?"
Tamsin smiled at that. "I'm a Valkyrie, so you really don't have to ask that question. I've carried ten men at a time when I needed to. I don't think carrying one little succubus will be a problem, babe."
"You sure you'll have room for me beside that ego you carry around with you."
"I think I can make room," Tamsin said kissing her again. "You might want to gather up some weapons though, Tamsin said growing serious. That bar used to be pretty rough. I don't know what kind of company we'll run into. We better be prepared."
"Okay,will we need anything else?"
"You just get the weapons and I'll get everything else. I meet you back here in a couple of hours," Tamsin said walking toward the door. She knew help from a Banshee would not come cheap, at least not this kind of help. She would have to go to find payment.
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