Title: Sanctuary – Beneath The Dark

Summary: Doctor Helen Magnus and her team discover more than an Abnormal and things that go bump in the night when on the hunt in Seattle. A/U.

Pairings: H. Magnus & OFC, A. Magnus & W. Zimmerman.

Rating: M for Mature readers.

Disclaimer: No profit or copyright infringement intended during the writing of this story. All characters other than original remain the property of creator Damian Kindler, Sanctuary 1 Productions and Stage 3 Media. Please note that this tale features a relationship between two women and if that is not your cup of tea, then go make a coffee elsewhere.

A/N: Cheers to my splendid proof reader Wendy Woo and please remember this all takes place in an alternative universe, so I do not follow the story line of the actual series to the letter. It's called creative licence and I use it to bring back to life characters who may have fallen to the wayside on television. Now if I could only use it to inject a bucket load of cash to SyFy so the fifth season of Sanctuary could actually see the light of day!

Chapter 9

"MADISON," called Helen from her position in the kitchen.

Getting up off the couch, Madison hobbled into the other room, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing love, I just wanted to know if you wanted anything. I didn't mean for you to come in here."

Smiling at the term of endearment used by the brunette, Madison hugged her, "Maybe I just needed to see you sweetheart."

Helen grinned mischievously, "Or maybe you just needed to kiss me."

"I can go with that theory," replied Madison before smooching Helen thoroughly.

Later in the day, the couple were cuddling on the couch with Madison's back against Helen's chest.

"I could get very used to this," confessed Helen before planting a kiss on Madison's neck.

"Yes me too. Do you like the theatre?"

"I do."

"Good, I'd like to take you to dinner this Saturday night followed by a play. That's if you are available."

"I'll be certain to make myself accessible."

"I will drive up to Old City and pick you up."

Helen pecked along the column of flesh on display, "You can stay the night if you like."

"I think I would like that."

"Me too."

"Would you like to join me in the spa?"

"Spa?"

"Yes, there is one in the main bedroom and now that I have my cast off, I can use it."

"I didn't bring a bathing suit."

"Sweetheart, it's a spa bath which means no clothes."

"Oh of course, how foolish of me?"

"Besides you have seen me naked."

"Mmm I have and that was a sight to behold."

"Thanks, so what do you say?"

"I say yes."

"I'll go up and get it ready. Do you want to grab the bottle of champagne from the fridge?"

"Okay."

Madison rolled off the couch and climbed the stairs while Helen strolled into the kitchen. She quickly made up a platter of cheese, crackers and fruit before going upstairs.

Madison was already undressed and pouring bubble bath into the swirling water.

"Dear lord," gasped Helen. "You do take my breath away darling."

"That makes me feel very good," replied Madison as she climbed into the deep tub.

Placing the tray on the wide edge, Helen stepped back and gazed upon the blonde.

Madison stared at the brunette and blatantly stated, "You do realise I'm going to watch your every move."

Helen chuckled, "I would have been disappointed if you didn't."

"And I'm planning on ravishing you."

"Hardly surprising and fully expected darling."

"I didn't want to leave any doubts."

Helen reached for the collar of her sweater and pulled it over her head. Placing it on the counter, she smirked at Madison, "You having fun?"

"Absolutely."

Bending over, Helen slipped off her socks. Next, she lifted off her tee shirt then unclasped her black lace bra.

Madison's eyes blinked several times, "Oh honey." She ogled the perfectly rounded 36C breasts and added, "You are simply magnificent Helen."

"Thank you for the praise," countered Helen before popping the stud on her jeans and sliding them downwards.

Madison was in another world as she observed the pants slip down a well-toned 24-inch waist and ideal 34 inch hips. A pair of black lace briefs was revealed next and she whispered, "Oh dear god."

In response, Helen gave her a sly smile, "Thank you again." Tucking her thumbs inside the waistband of her briefs, Helen slowly pulled them down and when she straightened up, Madison actually whimpered.

"Seriously, you are beyond stunning."

Helen felt a gush of fluid between her legs and groaned. Madison's deep blue eyes were driving her into a sexual frenzy and she needed release. She also knew it would not be quick in coming as Madison would slow the pace down and take her time.

Stepping up and into the warm bubbling water, Helen locked eyes with the object of her desire.

Madison handed her a crystal flute when she settled next to her, "Here's to us."

"I rather like the sound of that."

Each woman took a sip of the golden fluid then Madison passed Helen a slice of strawberry.

"Thank you."

"Will you have a lot of research to go back to?" asked Madison.

"No, I was up to date before I left and there have been no new discoveries since."

"So how do you learn about these Abnormals?"

"We are part of an extensive underground network and information comes our way. Ashley has excellent contacts and she is the one who is usually given data concerning Abnormals. Will comes across information through an ex-colleague with the Police Department. I on the other hand, gain information via the net, telephone calls or my outside contacts."

"Wow, I have never had a girlfriend with such an incredible life."

"And I have never dated a Police Officer before."

Madison handed Helen a cracker with cheese, "Well it will be exciting and different for both of us."

"You should know that because of my gift, I don't require sleep as often as normal people. I generally go days without any."

Madison giggled at the information, "Lucky for you, I have great stamina."

"Oh dear lord Madison that is jolly good news."

"I'll let you find that out for yourself."

"I look forward to it."

Madison set her glass down and moved to the front of Helen, "You are going to be nothing but trouble, aren't you?"

With a huge grin gracing her face, Helen answered, "I am almost afraid to admit it, but yes."

Leaning in, Madison knelt between the doctor's knees and pressed into her chest, "Your kind of trouble I can handle."

Helen reached behind and put her flute on the edge, "I believe you've brought all this on yourself."

Madison lowered her lips to Helen's exposed throat and kissed the soft skin above the throbbing pulse point.

Moaning, Helen reached for her soon-to-be lover's waist.

With slow hot nibbles, Madison made her way along the length of neck then up along the strong jaw line. Pausing for the briefest of moments, she reached Helen's waiting lips and the duo kissed hungrily. Madison groaned deeply when Helen cupped her breasts minutes later and lazily ran her thumbs over stiff nipples. Madison's knees buckled and she reached out to hold onto broad shoulders.

As the kiss of exploration deepened, Helen gently pinched the hardened nodes delicately. The shot of pleasure flowed through Madison's body and she moaned into Helen's mouth. Bringing up her hand, Madison gripped the sides of Helen's head then straddled her right thigh.

Moving slightly, Helen pushed her centre onto Madison's leg. Both women needed the contact, wanting to ease the ache.

Madison slowly ground onto the taut muscle and Helen followed her rhythm.

Finally breaking the kiss, Madison looked into blue eyes and smiled. Reaching down, she covered the flawless left breast and slowly caressed the generous mound.

"Oh god, kiss me Madison," pleaded Helen as her release built to its crescendo moments later.

Madison crushed her mouth to Helen's as she continued to massage the pliant flesh.

Helen's body tensed as her clitoris pushed against Madison's thigh and the blonde's mouth caught her cry of pleasure. Her own climax quickly followed and their kiss softened as Helen pulled her lover closer.

Madison leaned back and suggested, "Let's go to bed."

"Yes please Madison," agreed Helen.

Climbing out of the water, the couple swiftly dried off and held hands as they walked to the bedroom.

The blonde turned on the light and stared at Helen's body. She mapped to her brain the wide shoulders, full breasts, taut stomach, wonderful hips, hairless mons pubis and long toned legs. Taking Helen's hand, she led her to the bed and gently lowered her onto her back. Climbing onto the mattress, Madison crawled alongside Helen and kissed her softly.

Helen gripped Madison's shoulders and rolled her over, taking control and kissing her way down to firm breasts. She lavished the left nipple for some time before moving to the right and giving it equal attention.

Meanwhile, Madison's hands roamed over Helen's back, shoulders and tops of her buttocks as she arched her back and relished the sensations Helen's mouth was causing. "Oh good god, that feels so incredible honey," she muttered.

Moving downwards, Helen licked her way across the defined muscles of her lover's abdomen before inching down to the smooth vulva and sliding her tongue into the cleft.

"Yes sweetheart," cried Madison as she sat up and gripped the brunette's head in response.

Flicking her tongue slowly across the hard node, Helen moaned when she tasted her paramour for the first time. The musky aroma filled her nostrils and the sweet nectar exploded on the taste buds inside her mouth.

Madison's hips bucked in time to Helen's darting tongue as it entered her opening. With a head swimming with ecstasy, Madison fell over the edge the instant Helen returned her attention to the engorged clitoris. The blonde repeated her own mantra as she came down, "Oh god Helen, oh god sweetheart."

Smiling, Helen lapped up Madison's essence, bringing her to another powerful orgasm.

Reaching down a short time later, Madison hooked her hands under Helen's armpits and pulled her up. Rolling over, Madison returned the favour several times without relenting.

-o-

Hours later, Madison was nestled into Helen's chest and leaving a trail of wet kisses on her right breast.

"Haven't you tired of me yet?" asked Helen in a voice heavy with desire.

"No."

"My god, you do have extraordinary staying power."

"Are you giving up sweetheart?"

"No, I don't believe so."

Madison giggled against her lover's bosom, "Are you sure."

"Yes."

"Okay sweetheart," retorted Madison before latching onto Helen's ripe nipple.

"My darling Madison," whispered Helen before surrendering once again to the pleasures of her new lover.

-o-

Madison rolled over onto her back, exhaled deeply and declared, "That was absolutely beyond anything I have ever experienced."

Helen lifted up onto her left elbow and wrapped a long arm over Madison's chest, "I agree darling and thank you."

Giggling softly, Madison replied, "Ah no, thank you sweetheart."

Tittering, Helen traced the outline of the blonde's areola, "I've learnt three very important things about you today during this bout of research."

Madison contained her laughter, "And what would those be?"

"I adore the way you call me sweetheart, you have a very sensitive spot on the inside of your left thigh and you have tremendous endurance."

Madison allowed her suppressed giggle out then said, "I have learnt a few things about you too."

Helen teasingly tweaked the rosy nipple of her lover, "Such as?"

"You are a very thorough and thoughtful lover, you have very responsive breasts and I can't keep my hands off you."

"That's wonderful findings darling. Do you want to join me in the shower?"

"Yes, then do you want to grab something to eat?"

"Sounds marvellous, I am famished."

"Well, we just had a five hour work out honey."

"I never knew exercising could be so much fun."

"It certainly is with you," teased Madison while twisting a strand of brunette hair around her fingers.

With a feather light touch, Helen traced the outline of the long scar between Madison's breasts, "How are your chest and arm after all that stretching and rolling about?"

"Pretty good, there were only a couple of twinges in my chest while you were on top of me."

Helen rose off her elbow and stepped onto the floor, "That would explain why you preferred the top. I'll go start the water."

Madison gave her lover a brilliant smile, "What can I say, I like to lead. I'll just go clean up the spa."

Helen returned the smile with a high voltage, dimple deepening grin, "I will gladly follow your lead any time my darling."

Madison moaned deeply before reaching for the woman who was swiftly stealing her heart.

-o-

The tall blonde stepped into the shower recess and wrapped her arms around the slim waist of the brunette, "How you feeling?"

Helen's head rolled back onto Madison's shoulder and she purred, "Very relaxed and extremely sated."

"I'm glad," responded Madison before pecking the bare throat.

Rotating, Helen brushed wet hair out of her eyes and kissed her lover tenderly. When they parted moments later, she said, "I like the way our bodies fit together."

"So do I Helen, there's a lot I like about our union."

"What are you going to cook for us?"

"How about I make my famous BLT?"

"That sounds absolutely scrumptious."

Reaching for the shower gel, Madison washed Helen and herself then the couple dried each other with large fluffy towels before going downstairs and within ten minutes, Madison had produced two huge sandwiches with a side of fries.

"This looks delicious honey," declared Helen as she sat down at the counter.

"It's my best dish, so enjoy."

Helen did and thanked Madison by doing the dishes.

After securing the house around eleven, Madison met Helen by the bottom of the stairs and said, "I changed the sheets on my bed."

With a cute giggle, Helen replied, "Wise move darling." She took the blonde's hand and led her into the ensuite.

Once they were finished in the bathroom, the couple settled into bed and cuddled.

"Goodnight sweetheart," said Madison while turning off the light.

"It certainly was darling, sweet dreams."

Madison chuckled, "I'm really going to enjoy sleeping with you."

"I believe I will savour the experience too."

-o-

The couple spent the rest of the week making love, exchanging stories of their work and getting to know each other more. Helen drove both of them back to Briarcliff and Madison invited her to stay the night. The doctor readily accepted.

Once they were settled inside the house, Madison ordered Chinese for dinner then started a fire in the living room and Helen watched from her position on the couch with a look of utter contentment.

Glancing over, Madison remarked, "You look good in my house."

"And you look good anywhere."

The comment brought a sly smile to Madison's lips, "I was thinking, instead of me driving to your place for our date tomorrow night, I could just follow you up in the morning and maybe hang out."

"That's an acceptable plan, but I warn you, I will have some work to attend to."

Madison straightened up, "I understand, but I would like to learn more about what you do."

Helen smiled brightly, "That would be delightful."

"Would you like a tour of my home?"

Taking hold of the offered hand, Helen answered, "I would darling."

Madison led her girlfriend through the New Haven styled home and pointed out the study, exercise room, laundry, pool and three bedrooms on the upper level.

"It's a wonderful home Madison," Helen declared when they returned downstairs.

"I like it because I feel so comfortable here. I guess you could say it's my sanctuary."

Helen linked arms with her lover, "Did you decorate?"

"I did, took me about a year to finish the work myself."

"I am impressed with your skills. You did a magnificent job."

"Not at good as The Sanctuary, that place is so remarkable and I'm looking forward to discovering more of its uniqueness."

"It will be my pleasure to show you more." Helen inched closer and kissed Madison.

The kiss was interrupted by a knock on the door. "That will be dinner," announced Madison as she untangled herself from Helen's arms and legs. Going to the door, she opened it and took delivery of the food. She paid the bill while Helen grabbed two bottles of water, chopsticks and crockery from the kitchen.

Madison had all the boxes opened and arranged on the low table in front of the dark brown leather couch when Helen joined her.

Sitting beside the blonde, Helen reached for her and kissed her ardently before finally filling a plate for each of them.

-o-

Half an hour later, Helen's phone rang. "It's Ashley," she explained. "Hello Ashley."

"Hey mom I'm sorry to disturb you, but we kind of need your help back here."

"What's happened?"

"Another feline-human hybrid soldier was sighted in Mexico two hours ago."

"Okay, I am currently at Madison's home and will meet you at the Vancouver hangar within two hours. I will organise an extra team on the way."

"You got it mom, see you soon."

"Oh and Ashley, please bring one extra of everything."

"Okay and congratulations on the booty call."

Helen let out an exasperated sigh, "Ashley, I am your mother and that will be enough of that kind of talk."

There was a light hearted giggle on the other end, "Oh, no way mom, there will be plenty more where that came from, see ya."

Madison stood and collected the leftover food and plates, "I gather you have a hunt to go on."

Picking up the empty bottles of water, Helen replied, "Yes, there is another creature like the one that attacked you in Mexico."

"Holy shit, is there anything I can do?"

"Yes, you can get changed and join us."

Madison's face lit up, "You serious?"

"I am. Do you think your body is up for it?"

"Sweetheart, we have just spent five days making love in every conceivable position, so I'd say a big yes to your question."

"Blimey, you are a cheeky bugger," teased Helen humorously.

Madison's heart melted, "God, I love your funny side."

"No time to dally, come on, move it."

Madison raced upstairs and dressed in a set of black fatigues and combat boots. Bounding down the stairs with no sign of discomfort, she smiled when Helen whistled and grinned madly at her.

"You are going to be quite the distraction," Helen admitted as the couple moved towards the door.

"It was lucky I picked up my response kit from the drycleaners on the way up here, so I've got suitable clothing and I'll try to tone it down as long as you do."

Helen ruffled short blonde hair, "Bloody cheeky monkey."

With hands on hips, Madison said sternly, "Stop that or I'll have to kiss you."

Helen shook her head, "Sorry, we don't have time."

"Like hell we don't," protested Madison as she grabbed Helen. She dipped her backwards and kissed her with all the passion she could muster.

-o-