Valhalla Chapter 6
Tamsin was the first to wake the next morning and she looked over at Bo, who sleeping soundly next to her. She almost hated to wake her, but the feeling was fleeting. She wanted Bo as much now as she had the night before, and she knew Bo would not mind waking up for this.
She pulled the covers back from Bo's naked form and climbed on top of her. Her thighs straddled Bo's hips and she bent down to kiss her. Bo's eyes fluttered and Tamsin felt her smile into the kiss. Tamsin looked into Bo's eyes and Bo lit up with excitement. Tamsin watched her brown eyes flash to blue when she realized what Tamsin wanted first thing this morning. Tamsin was right, Bo didn't mind waking up for this, even though neither one of them had gotten much sleep the night before.
Bo loved the way Tamsin looked at her when she wanted her. It was a look of hunger, need, and adoration all rolled into one. Bo never seen someone give her a look like that before. Of course, all of Tamsin's facial expressions were beautiful, but this one was the most wonderful thing in the world.
Tamsin kissed Bo again, this time with more aggression and heat. Bo responded by grabbing Tamsin's hips and pulling her closer. Bo let Tamsin plant a few more kisses along her neck before she sat up in the bed to get a better grasp on her. Bo's hands slipped up Tamsin's back as she pulled her into a sitting position on her lap. Tamsin's legs wrapped around Bo's stomach and Bo held her close. Bo could feel the heat that was coming off of Tamsin's body as her chest was pressed against her own. She could feel just how hot Tamsin's aura was for her and it was a major turn on.
Bo kissed and sucked on Tamsin's neck, stopping only it gently nip at her with her teeth. Tamsin held on to Bo and let her do whatever she wanted. She couldn't ask for more than she had at this moment, and she wanted it to last forever.
Tamsin was lost in desire as Bo lay back down and pulled her on top of her. Bo guided Tamsin so that her sex was over one of Bo's thighs and then brought her thigh up to meet her growing need. Tamsin let out a moan of pleasure and leaned down so that Bo could take one of her nipples in her mouth. Tamsin grasped Bo's chest and gently squeezed her breasts. Bo breasts were in Tamsin's hands and her thigh began to slide up and down Tamsin's wet pussy. Tamsin was a Bo's mercy.
Bo enjoyed having control but, had to give up some as one of Tamsin's hands left her breast and traveled lower. Tamsin rubbed her palm on Bo's center as Bo let Tamsin grind against her now wet thigh. Tamsin pushed one finger inside of Bo and was rewarded as she saw Bo's eyes grow wide at the new contact. Watching Bo in such pleasure along with the combination of Bo's hands on her on body sent Tamsin into her first orgasm. Bo watched Tamsin writhe in pleasure and she could feel her own release coming quickly. Tamsin rode out her orgasm an she rubbed her center along Bo's thigh. Bo greedily drank in the sight and she encouraged her, without words by grabbing her hips. Tamsin had no sooner come down from her first orgasm then Bo had sent her into another by slipping two fingers inside her and working them in and out. Tamsin was sent into this other orgasm out of surprise and excitement from Bo catching her off guard.
Tamsin increased her efforts on Bo. Her fingers increased their pace and soon Bo's inner muscles began to contract around them. Tamsin did not move her fingers as Bo rode out her pleasure, but she increased pressure where Bo wanted her most. Bo was in heaven with Tamsin on top of her and inside her. Her mind and body felt as though they could leave this earth and she loved every second. It ended far too soon however, and Tamsin lay down beside her still recovering form.
"Wow, I thought Dyson had a hell of a sex drive, but he has nothing on you! You might be able to keep up with me yet," Bo said as she tried to catch her breath.
"Coming from a Succubus, that's saying something. I still don't know if I'm done with you just yet, but we do have things we have to do." Tamsin said with a laugh.
"Yeah, I suppose we should get ready to meet Sylvia tonight. I should go take a bath a least, and as much as it pains me to say this, you might want to put on some clothes as well," Bo added looking Tamsin up and down as she rose up and out of the bed.
Bo left Tamsin lying in the bed as she walked into the bathroom and turned on the faucet in the tub to let the water warm up. She plugged the tub, because she really wasn't in the mood for just a shower. Of course, if she took a bath it might encourage Tamsin to come in and join her. She knew it was more for that reason that she opted for the bath. She added some bubbles to the water once it had gotten warm and stepped in. She sunk down deep into the water and closed her eyes. Thoughts of Tamsin were the first thing to dance across her mind. Tamsin really was something special and it had taken her far too long to see that. She sat in the warm water and remembered Tamsin's soft lips on her own and her beautiful eyes.
She was so lost in these thoughts that she didn't hear Tamsin come into the bathroom, and wasn't aware of her until she stepped into the tub with her. Bo spread her legs to allow Tamsin to sit in between them. Tamsin laid back against Bo and Bo wrapped her arms around her. They didn't really have to say anything, as they just sat there and enjoyed each other. Tamsin felt like she was being spoiled and she really loved it. Bo never pushed her away but always seemed to want more of her. That feeling was very alien to her, but it was wonderful in every way she dreamed it could be.
"Glad you came to join me. It was kind of lonely in here by myself," Bo said leaning down to kiss Tamsin's neck.
"You never have to be lonely again," Tamsin said taking Bo's hand and kissing it.
"Good, I'm going to hold you to that promise," Bo said.
"So we have to meet Sylvia tonight, and I can't say that I'm not a little nervous for you. I know that you can handle yourself, but I just wish I could go with you."
"I know, but a least you can cross into the netherworld with me. You just can't help me fight whatever I'll come up against."
"The weapons I brought back should offer some protection, but I don't know how much," Tamsin said with worry dripping off of her every word. Bo heard it and pulled Tamsin closer.
"Don't worry, I'll get the hel shoe and be back with no problems. You'll see. I've handled worse, I'm sure."
"I know, and I don't doubt you. I hope that Sylvia will be able to tell us more about what we are going up against, and then maybe I'll be able to prepare you a little more."
"I would love to be given battle tips by a Valkyrie, but only if I get to give bedroom tips in return." Bo teased.
"Oh were you not satisfied with your service Madam," Tamsin remarked back in a mocking French accent. Bo smiled and bit back a laugh as she tried to play along.
"Oh no I was satisfied. Several times, in fact, but It was a little vanilla," Bo said with a grin.
"Oh really," Tamsin said losing the accent. "Is that a challenge, Succubus, because you may have been with other fae before, but I'm different. I went easy on you. It won't happen again."
"Is that a promise?"
"Absolutely," Tamsin said, turning to take Bo in a deep kiss. Bo took a moment to enjoy the feeling of Tamsin's tongue circling around her own before she gently nibbled on Tamsin's lower lip. Tamsin was the best kisser that Bo had been with and she could do this for hours if she was allowed. Tamsin turned around until she was completely face to face with Bo and layed her head down on her chest.
"I guess we really need to get going," Tamsin said.
"Yeah," Bo said, but her body wanted to stay there. "I'm going to get dressed," Bo said finally getting out of the tub and walking back into her room. Tamsin soon got out and followed her.
Later that evening, Tamsin and Bo met up with Sylvia. Sylvia was very secretive about the whole affair and she had them meet her in an isolated part of town. They were in a deserted building that looked like it should have been condemned years ago. Sylvia had taken no chances when she chose this place. Of course, Tamsin knew why. Sylvia was taking a risk. They all were. Sylvia had everything laid out and ready when they arrived and the only thing left to do was the magic.
"So what will I be walking into, exactly?" Bo asked.
"You and Tamsin will enter the netherworld with me. You will be the only one who will be able to get the hel shoe however. That means that you will be the one who has to face anything that might be guarding the tree."
"Wait, back up. What tree?" Bo asked
"Okay, I did a little research on what it was you would be looking for and it is a pair of shoes. The thing is, that these shoes will be hanging from a tree and guarded by some kind of creature. I still couldn't find details on what guards the shoes. I have my theories of course. The netherworld is all part of a bigger place called Helheim. There are several levels of Helheim, but this tree is located in one of the least pleasant ones. It's located in the part of Helheim where dammed souls would reside. There are also areas of Helheim that will be covered in fire and ice. These areas can serve as places to punish souls as well but they are not often used. At least, they are not used for human souls. I will take you to the gate of where I know the tree to be, but the rest up to you two." Sylvia said.
"Great, fire, ice, big monsters, it's just a typical day in fae land," Bo said lamely.
"Then are you two ready?"
"Yes," Tamsin and Bo answered at the same time. Sylvia took both of their hands and let out a loud wail. Tamsin and Bo wanted to cover their ears but Sylvia held their hands tight. Bo looked up and noticed that the scenery around them was starting to change. The building started to fade from view and was replaced by a large gate looming in the distance. The bare walls in the building became thick trees and the stone floor became tall, razor sharp grass. It wasn't really grass but was more like wheat with blades attracted. Bo could feel the wheat cutting into her leather pants. She could see the gate coming closer and felt the wheat become more solid. She then realized that Sylvia had stopped wailing and they were in a completely new place.
"Where are we?" Bo asked.
"We are at the gates of the netherworld or Helheim." Sylvia answered.
"What is this stuff we're standing in?" Tamsin said trying to kick some of the wheat away from her but only making it worse.
"Oh, that's Razor Wheat. It grows wild in Helheim. Or at least it grows in this part of Helheim. Unfortunately, they are only a small taste of what joys Helheim has to offer. I'm afraid it gets worse. I said I would take you to the gate, but I don't want any part of what happens next."
"Thanks," said Bo.
"I hope this little good deed doesn't come back and bite me in the ass. I'll wish you two luck and I'm getting out of here, before someone sees me," Sylvia said glancing around nervously, before she began to wail again. She faded before their eyes and Bo and Tamsin were left on their own.
Bo looked at the large gate before them. She was not able to see much of anything beyond the gate, because much of the environment was covered in a heavy fog. It didn't look like a place that she wanted to venture into but she had no choice.
"Are you ready," Tamsin asked, taking one of Bo's hands. "I'll be with you as long as I can be."
"Okay, let's go," Bo said as she pushed on the heavy gate and it opened wide before them. Sylvia was right about the Razor Wheat, it was everywhere. There didn't appear to be a path that they could walk without going through it. They would just have to be careful.
"This shit, is everywhere." Tamsin said, giving voice to what Bo was thinking. "I wish we knew what direction we needed to go in, but I can't see anything."
"I think that if we keep walking than we will see what we are searching for. Sylvia didn't act like we would have a problem finding the tree with the shoes on it. Do you think that you can fly around to get a look for this tree?" Bo asked.
"I can try, but I don't know. Every plain of existence is different, and my powers could be limited. This area is not often traveled by Valkyries," Tamsin said, as she tried to spread her wings. She flapped them once or twice and tried to take to the air. Her attempts failed and she stayed on the ground. "The air is too heavy, I can't get off the ground here. It looks like we're walking," Tamsin said.
Bo and Tamsin started to walk, being careful to avoid the Razor Wheat as much as possible. It was however, proving to be rather difficult. Bo winched in pain as she felt a piece of wheat cut past her pants and into her leg. She pushed herself to keep going and was reassured as she still had Tamsin there with her. Tamsin didn't seem as effected by the wheat, but it was only because she was focused on what needed to be done. She wasn't going to let a weed stop her from getting Kenzi back.
Several minutes of struggling thought the Razor Wheat brought them to the edge of a small lake. At least, that was the only way that Bo knew to describe it. It was the color of blood and had a slightly metallic smell. It was a smell that was similar to blood but also had a distinct odor that could only be attributed to decay. Tamsin wrinkled her nose and gagged at the scent that now flooded her nostrils. She never they would have to cross this lake, because it was long enough that they couldn't see a way around it.
"I think we are going to have to swim across," Bo said. "I don't think I'll be able to take enough baths to get rid of the smell afterward though."
"Yeah, it smells like a troll's bath water, but I doubt that is what we should really be worried about. I can't see the bottom or see much of anything in that water. We don't know what could be down there."
"We'll just have to be careful and quick." Bo said looking down at the water.
"Shame, I really liked this outfit," Tamsin said stepping toward the water with trepidation. Bo followed and put a hand on her shoulder to reassure her. It was one of the few times that she had ever seen Tamsin afraid, and that was not comforting to think about.
They walked into the lake and the water slowly rose up their bodies until it was up to their necks and their feet could no longer reach the bottom. They know they had no other option but to swim. Tamsin had hoped that the water was not as deep as it looked, but now she knew that wasn't the case. She just wanted to get across this lake as quickly as possible. All of Tamsin's nerves were on edge. She'd heard stories about lakes like this in Helheim but she didn't know how true they were. She didn't really want to find out though.
They were half way across the lake when Tamsin thought she felt something brush across her ankle. She chalked it up to an over active imagination. This place was creepy and it was only natural to be a little afraid. She tried to stay focused on the other edge of the lake, and on Bo. "Focus on keeping your head above water," Tamsin told herself. She kept repeating that in her mind, but her thought turned to fear as she felt something grab her ankle and pull her under. She let out a scream before she was pulled completely under.
Bo freaked out when she heard Tamsin's scream and looked around frantically for her. She took a deep breath before driving under the water. She opened her eyes but she could see very little in the dark water. She could not have seen her at all except for a glimmer of blonde hair. She looked over to see Tamsin struggling against a thin, green creature with claws. Bo could see the creatures claws wrapped around one of Tamsin's ankles and pulling her to the bottom of the lake. Bo drove after them. Tamsin reached out toward her and Bo took her hand. Bo pulled as hard as she could but the creature had a tight grip on her.
Bo knew she would have to go after the creature to get it to let Tamsin go. Bo gave Tamsin a look that told her that she had a plan before she let her hand go. Bo took on of her daggers from the holster and drove after the creature. She caught up to it and cut into one of the creature's arms. It let go of Tamsin's ankle but Tamsin had already passed out. The creature had swam off and Bo grabbed Tamsin around her middle. She swam toward the surface as fast as she could.
Bo broke the surface of the water and could see that the edge of the lake was close. She swam until she was able to pull them both to shore. Bo tried to get Tamsin to wake up. She shook her but Tamsin was not moving. She put her mouth down to Tamsin's and tried to breathe some chi into her. To Bo's relief, Tamsin coughed up water and started to breathe again. Bo pulled her into her arms and hugged her close.
"Are you okay?" Bo asked.
"I think so," Tamsin said getting her breath.
"What the hell was that thing?"
"A grindlylow," Tamsin answered in a matter of fact tone. They usually only go after children, but I guess since I was in their lake that they decided to take what they could get."
"Well, I'm glad you're okay. I know I couldn't do this without you," Bo said kissing her and breathing more chi into for good measure.
"I said I'm okay. You didn't have to do that."
"I just wanted to be sure," Bo said hugging her again. "Is your ankle okay?"
Tamsin rolled up her jeans to look, but there was no longer a mark there. Bo's chi had healed her.
"It's fine. It's healed now," Tamsin said putting her pants back down. Tamsin got up and took Bo's hand. "We still have a long way to go, so we can't stay here. Besides that thing might come back." Tamsin said as they walked back into a field of Razor Wheat.
Author's Note- Okay, this chapter is a little longer than my others, so that is why it took me longer to post. I know my writing is not perfect, but I hope that it's worth reading. I'm writing to try to prove it, so bare with me. To all of you who write kind words, thank you. It really does need a lot. Let me know what you think of how the story is processing.