A/N: Reviewers are the best! Got to give all of you guys props. As I have previously said this will be Doccubus endgame so we all know that. Those of you who have read my other story know that I always have twists and turns ahead. Thanks to everyone who read, follow, add this to their favorites and take the time to review. Special thanks for sticking with this story I know it is frustrating to many readers because they want to see Doccubus get together already or want CopDoc to stay. I promise no loose ends when the story is over and everything will come together, till then enjoy the ride. To reviewer Spyklv, are you in my head, lol.
Lauren just froze not knowing what to say to Dyson. She stared at him while her mouth dropped open but nothing came out. The doctor hasn't said anything to anyone except Tamsin and Bo. While she hasn't really seen the succubus she knew that she would never betray her trust like that. The Valkyrie spent most of her free time with Lauren so she knew it couldn't have been her.
Dyson watched as the blonde looked like she was trying to figure out what to say. He wanted her to know he wasn't trying to be difficult. "I can smell it Lauren. Your scent has been changing lately and now your old scent is completely gone. As well as the part of you that was human. You are fae and by the smell of it a hunter of some sort," he raised his eyebrows at her waiting to confirm his suspicion. Even though it wasn't just a hunch his wolf knew.
Bo was watching from where she was by the fae bodies and saw Lauren's facial expression of shock. She told Kenzi to make sure none of the fae was their missing cases as she headed over to the blonde. The brunette was there as the shifter was just finishing talking. "Dyson stay out of it," she didn't want to have to do this take one ex's side over the other. She also didn't want any problems for Lauren especially knowing all the ones she was already going through.
"Lauren works for the Light Fae Bo. You are unaligned you made that decision but Dr. Lewis has become fae. I found out how long do you think before others do as well? She might as well talk to Hale now and see what could be done. It will be worse if she waits to be discovered it will make it appear as if she was hiding something," the shifter was trying to make his ex understand how serious this could be. A human never turned fae and he wasn't sure why she was or what happened. All the wolf knew was that the doctor better talk to her boss so they could figure it out together before something worse happened.
"Are you going for the Oscar Dyson? Turn it down a notch," Tamsin saw the three of them together and got over there as soon as she was finished talking to one of the officers in her division. As she was getting closer she heard what Dyson was saying. The dark fae knew that it could have it's repercussions that the elders might think Lauren did this on purpose. That she could be a threat to the fae making all humans fae. It was a reality that she didn't want the doctor to have to deal with and was hoping it was all just temporary but as time was going on she knew it wasn't.
Lauren felt horrible. She knew Tamsin and Bo were both trying to protect her from how the fae would react. On the other side she also understood what Dyson was saying. If he did know it wouldn't be much longer before others knew as well. Working for the fae as a slave for as long as she has she knew that this wasn't looking too good for her. In all honesty what choice did she have, "Dyson is right, and I will have to tell Hale." She spoke directly to the shifter, "It wasn't supposed to happen Dyson this was purely accidental."
He nodded in understanding. As much as it hurt that the brunette picked the doctor he knew that Lauren would never do something like this intentionally. Now he just had to get her to open up to him so he could help her. It wasn't Hale he was worried about but he knew that Hale would have to let the elders know. And the doctor was going to have to pick light or dark. This is where a problem could be. Lauren works for the light and Hale being the Ash freed her but she was dating Tamsin a dark fae. Light and Dark were forbidden so if she picked Light the relationship might come to a screeching halt. If she picked the dark because of the Valkyrie the light might not be too pleased with all the information the blonde has on the light fae. It could be leaked to the dark if the doctor was to go down that road. Dyson also knew that Lauren would never tell any information but the other fae wouldn't know that and they wouldn't trust it. Especially from a fae who was once human. "How did this happen," he asked with all the sincerity that he had.
"Maybe we should have this discussion somewhere else," the brunette was checking out the area knowing that an open field near a bunch of dead fae's was probably not the best place to be having this conversation. "Take it to my house. I am unaligned it's neutral." She didn't want to go back to Lauren's place and have to see how comfortable the Valkyrie was there. Plus it was Light Fae territory.
Everyone seemed to agree on this so they headed to Bo and Kenzi's place. Tamsin and Lauren got into her truck, Dyson got back on his bike and the succubus got in her car with the tiny goth. On the car ride over there Kenzi tried to get the brunette to spill but she let her friend know that Lauren would be explaining it soon that she could hear it from her then.
CRACK SHACK
Once they got inside Lauren didn't waste any time. She explained to both Dyson and Kenzi how she created the injections to be strong enough to go out on cases if she was ever permitted not knowing she was going to be freed. The doctor also explained that she made them while she was with Bo and with the added strength she was hoping to be enough to sustain her. Coming up to the part where she tried to test the strength aspect of it where Bo scared her she crushed the vials and BAM now she is Apollon.
Kenzi eyes were wide as she looked Lauren up and down, "That is so frigging cool. Can you make me a shifter? Any other faebilities?"
"The ability to heal without needing any chi," the succubus quietly answered that one. The memory of Lauren healing her was something Bo wouldn't soon forget.
Dyson tried to give Kenzi a stern facial expression but couldn't help but start to laugh. Only Kenzi would volunteer for something that could have went terribly wrong. He got why the doctor did it. He remembered when he used to get exhausted by the succubus but kept pushing himself anyway. It was understandable why it was done. He knew Hale would get this as well. The elders were a whole other story. "Had to be an Apollon huh," he wanted to lighten the situation he knew the Apollon was upset.
"What the hell is wrong with that the doc just became Katniss Everdeen. The odds are ever in your favor," the goth was amazed at this new information. She was even more surprised that Bo didn't tell her. Kenzi felt bad for Lauren. The doctor went through that for Bo. How the hell did she miss how much these two loved each other?
"For one they can kill shifters easily with that acute hunting sense that they have. Plus their speed with a bow and arrow is unmatched. One who is born Apollon can usually fire off at least two arrows at the same speed it takes to shoot a gun. How many can you shoot?" Dyson was trying to see the difference of her becoming one not being born fae.
Tamsin answered, "She is fast and her senses are keen. We practice at night. No matter where I set up targets she hits them each time. Direct hit wolf better not piss her off or you'll be put down." She beamed up at him letting him know the girl she was dating could out match him if need be.
Lauren plopped herself down on Bo's couch it was just familiar to her. That's when she realized the last time she was here was the morning of their break-up. She came there to surprise her with breakfast. Who knew by that night how it would end? More importantly what would start happening in the weeks that followed? Now here she was not even human anymore. Was that even possible? "Dyson you said my human scent is gone. Completely gone or faded out?"
The wolf sat next to her getting in her space a little as he used his senses. "Gone completely Lauren, you are no longer human." He remembered the first time Bo brought Kenzi into the Dal. The human scent overwhelmed all the fae in there. The succubus had to claim her before problems started. The only other human he was ever close to was the doctor. Now that human scent just remained on Kenzi.
Lauren sat straight up, "My slides, they are at the lab. It is the only thing that showed the progression of the mutation. Some at first but rapidly they were increasing as more of my old cells were replaced," She wanted to go into her job and take blood to compare it to the last time she did it three days ago. The blonde knew that it was changing she just didn't expect it to completely take over. Or at least not yet.
Kenzi put her hand out, "Wait mutation like you're an X-Men?" Science and medical shit was not her thing. She heard fae before now she was hearing mutation. As a fan of all the X-Men movies she knew they had a mutated gene that made them different. Who knows if fae existed why not mutants.
Tamsin rolled her eyes at the succubus's side kick, "Sharp one in the room. Mutated with the new blood as in it bonded and created new cells." Kenzi was giving the Valkyrie a look that said she still wasn't following, "Have you seen Resident Evil?"
"All of them wasn't a huge fan of the last two."
"Lauren is Alice the T-Virus was the Apollon blood. Just like Alice and the T-Virus were able to bond although no one else was able to that is what happened to the doc and the Apollon blood. Bonded, changed and no more human," Tamsin was finally able to use a metaphor that the petite human would understand.
Of course Kenzi's love for movies helped her with this one. Now she got it, "No one can be pissed at Lauren for that. Not like she knew her blood was going to bond with it. Or let's go with option two and not tell anyone." She hated fae politics most of it still made no sense to her.
"It'll be worse for me. Like Dyson said he found out it will only be a matter of time before the rest of them do as well. Not saying anything will make things worse for me." The doctor knew as soon as the shifter told her he no longer sensed human in her that it had to be done.
Bo may not be with the blonde anymore but she knew her facial expressions and body movements. Lauren was upset by all of this and it was bothering her more and more. "Okay we all know that is the inevitable but for tonight while we are all here let's go over this missing fae mess. Hopefully all of us together can get some answers."
They ordered pizzas while they all compared notes. Dyson and Tamsin shared what they had from the police end of things. Lauren went over what she had from her examinations. Bo and Kenzi went over what their families told them about the fae they were trying to locate. It was uncomfortable yet familiar working all together like this. They actually made progress in the cases. Working together like this they came to the conclusion that it had to be a team of human scientists that found out about fae and were doing experiments on them. Now they just had to find the humans and the location of the facility.
The succubus hated being in this situation but for the doctor she was willing to do it. To be in the same room as the newly dating couple was almost torture. Watching the way Tamsin would look at Lauren felt like an arrow went through her heart. Of course she thought of an arrow since now the blonde was an archer. The brunette was at least thankful that they weren't all over each other. They did stand close together but at least she didn't have to witness any affection. She wasn't sure she could handle that. Bo was trying to figure out exactly how the Valkyrie felt towards Lauren. If the opportunity presented itself she was going to ask her. Unfortunately the chance never came and before she knew it everyone was leaving. They all agreed that Hale would be told but no one else till after the fae murder cases were solved. If Hale could present that the doctor was the one who helped close the case it would help in Lauren's favor with the elders.
LAUREN'S PLACE – NEXT MORNING
The past four nights Tamsin stayed over only two of them even though Lauren told her she could spend all of them there. The doctor felt bad knowing she would stay in her car but the Valkyrie insisted. Last night was one of the nights she stayed over as well as the night that her and Bo had their talk. In the morning the dark fae left her traditional coffee and donuts.
The doctor was just about to sit down when she heard the knock at her door. She glanced at her clock it was 9am. She went over to the door and was surprised to see Bo on the other side. "Hey," was all she was able to get out. Since their talk the doctor has thought about the succubus more then she usually did. Seeing the brunette mature was new for Lauren but nice. Some of her words played over through her head. Her admittance that she didn't put the doctor first, telling her she left for the stupidest reason and the comparison to Nadia and Dyson. All that played through her head so much and every time it did the doctor would use something to distract her. Working out, training, archery, science and of course there was the dark fae. Lauren liked her and they were good together. Tamsin hasn't done anything she needed to apologize for. What is love without a little bit of heart ache? Did happily ever after exist without going through hell first? Think about any romantic novel, movie, or show that was out there, none of them had smooth sailing. It would seem that real life wasn't so far off.
The succubus gave a half smile at the doctor. She could barley sleep after the blonde left. All she could think of was the way she looked. Her smile, her voice, her touch and the way she made Bo feel. Watching the Valkyrie with her made the brunette see that it matched the way she gazed at the doctor. She got semi close to Tamsin before she started dating Lauren. Bo knew that feelings had to be new to her. If the succubus learned anything it would be that it was in the dark fae's nature to fight those feelings to the best of her ability. Maybe she did but apparently in the end the Valkyrie's feelings for the doctor must have won because she was still in the picture. This is what kept the brunette up all night. All these thoughts flooding her mind it was exhausting. She knew it wasn't about winning the blonde back anymore it was about earning her. Right now even Bo could admit Tamsin earned the doctor more than she did but the succubus would do everything in her power to show that she was the one now. "I know you were going to be talking to Hale this morning and I just wanted to see if you wanted me to go with you," that was another reason she was there.
Lauren smiled at her ex. Was this the same girl she dated? The Dawning had to change Bo because it wasn't the same woman she remembered. The jealous one who switched things around on her and yelled and screamed that was the Bo she knew. Even the one who came into her place running up to the bedroom to attack Tamsin was the Bo she knew. This Bo was new and different. She was mature and responsible even taking blame for her actions. Now she was putting Lauren first coming there to see if she wanted company for this completely awkward situation she was going to have to have with Hale. "If you want to come you can. Dyson offered as well if that is okay," this was not the way she pictured talking to the Ash. It was a little amusing that it would be these three this was straight out of a nightmare in some aspects. She motioned for Bo to come in so she could shut the door.
The brunette headed towards the counter. She normally did this when she used to come visit her girlfriend. It felt like ages ago that she used that term to describe Lauren. The succubus saw the coffee and donuts knowing it had to be the dark fae that left them for the doctor which meant she spent the night there. Don't think about it! It flashed through her mind for two important reasons. One, it hurt and two, she didn't want to get jealous. She spent time away from Lauren purposely so she could learn to deal with the dating situation. Bo watched as the doctor sipped her coffee while going over notes. It was so Lauren, no matter if she was fae or not the doctor/scientist would always be who she is. "Are you still in love with me," she didn't mean for the words to come out. The succubus was silently thinking them and somehow they managed to escape her lips.
The brunette's words jolted the doctor from her thoughts. She glanced up at her ex. There were so many things in her eyes pain, fear, confusion, and hurt. The doctor never wanted to hurt Bo. What was happening with Tamsin no one could have predicted not even the blonde. They were still dating and they were close. The dark fae spent a lot of time with Lauren maybe it was because she didn't have as many friends as the brunette. Maybe it was just that she actually liked spending time with the doctor. Lauren didn't know for sure but when they were together it was easy and fun. There was no yelling and arguing. The Valkyrie spoke her mind even when she should filter. Right after work she came by and she would stop at Lauren's work to help her train when the dark fae's schedule allowed it. Lauren knew that every beginning of a relationship was usually when it was fun because it was new and exciting. The arguing and yelling always came later well most of the time it did. In this moment she had to be honest, "I never stopped," because it was true. There was never a second where she didn't love the succubus. Even when she tried her hardest not to.
"What does that mean for us? Is there a future for us?" it was all the brunette needed to hear. It gave her the hope she was searching for.
"Only the future knows that," the blonde gave a small laugh. "For now we are friends. I need to trust you again Bo and right now I don't. I want to but I can't." It was true the whole time they were together she always wondered if Bo loved Dyson. When she left the doctor for him it confirmed her worst fear. She knew the succubus admitted it was wrong and that she didn't love the shifter anymore. That she already gave her heart to the doctor but it didn't change the fact that she did it. She could even understand why once it was compared to Nadia but it still didn't change the one fact that the trust was broken. If you cannot trust someone you cannot be with them because it makes you act crazy.
"What if down that road you end up with Tamsin," Bo knew it would take time to get the doctor back and she was willing to do that. She knew that she had to show Lauren she could trust her again. The only problem she had with that is if they were just friends and the doctor was still dating the Valkyrie what would happen with the two of them. Lauren and Tamsin might get into a relationship and that leaves no chance for the succubus.
The doctor glanced down before meeting her ex's eyes, "I don't know." It was true there was that possibility. Tamsin knew that Lauren was still in love with her ex. The Valkyrie was still trying to figure out what exactly she felt for the doctor. That was mutual because the blonde was also figuring out her feelings for the dark fae. She couldn't promise Bo that nothing would evolve but she couldn't say it would either. The two blondes were going at a slow pace and she was fine with that it was what they both wanted. Now hopefully the brunette would be understanding after all her mistake put them in this situation. Not that she was putting all the blame on the succubus she wasn't petty.
TAMSIN
After she left the doctor's she was heading to work. She knew Dyson would be happy for once she was on time. Last night was a little weird hanging out with all of the brunette's ex's as well as her human side kick. It was nice though like one big semi happy family. There was the one problem that both Bo and the dark fae wanted the doctor but other than that it went smoothly. They made a small dent in the case figuring out the human lunatics behind it. Now the bigger problem who and where was ahead of them. They all agreed to continue to work together on the case since that was when they made the most progress.
The dark fae had to leave the doctor's hesitantly this morning. She wanted to be there with her when she talked to the Ash but being dark fae meant she couldn't. This light and dark bullshit was irritating her. What was driving her even more crazy was the doctor. Who wasn't even human anymore. She had fun training with her. Watching her fae skills was entertaining no wonder Kenzi was enthralled by all of them. Tamsin finally understood it. She never envied being a succubus having to live on sexual chi made the Valkyrie turn up her nose too gross for her. Dyson turned into a dog no one wants to literally be an animal. The blonde fae always preferred her fae type but watching Lauren be the Apollon and embrace the hunter was quite the site. She always tried to trip her up with the targets but it was like an eagle watching its prey from the sky the precision was unmatched.
Training itself was fun. Whether it was teaching her moves or just working out together. She wasn't an idiot she knew that Lauren still was in love with Bo but she also didn't trust her. Maybe in that time the two of them would form an actual relationship. What the hell am I thinking? She suddenly felt like one of those weak pathetic humans in a romantic comedy that was the quiet one on the sideline hoping that the main character would finally notice them. The Valkyrie knew that she liked Lauren more then she was intending on liking her. When they weren't together there were times like this one that she thought of her. It was just hard because she was struggling with these feelings. Did she want a relationship? All she knew was she liked how things were going and was hoping Hale wouldn't lose his shit when Lauren spoke with him. She made her promise to call her after their talk. Tamsin was going to go with the flow she was enjoying time with Lauren and was going to leave it at that. Last time she over analyzed it she ended up having a dream about her. She never dreamt about anyone.
TAFT INDUSTRIES
Two men dressed in black cargo attire came into Isaac's office. The one guy was tall and thin with a closely shaved head. He had piercing blue eyes with a chiseled jaw. The other guy was shorter and more muscular. He had brown wavy hair with hazel eyes. His face was more rounded. The taller guy spoke to Isaac, "Dr. Taft there is something we need to show you."
Isaac had his feet up on his desk as he was leaning back in his chair going over files. When the two men came in he barely glanced up but now they had his attention. He closed the file throwing it on his desk taking his feet down as he straightened up in the chair. "What is so important Eric?"
"Is Dr. Lewis fae?" Eric asked Isaac as he stepped in front of his desk.
Isaac gave his obnoxious laugh. "Is that a joke?" It was annoying him that they had time for games when he was paying them as well as he was.
"No sir," the shorter one answered.
"James and Eric are we playing twenty one questions?" The irritation in Isaac's voice was clear now.
Eric answered, "There is something you should see." He reached into the inside of his vest and threw down a large envelope.
Isaac reached forward on the desk grabbing the envelope and opening it. He pulled out pictures of Lauren in the woods shooting an arrow. There were many shots from all different angles. Isaac was quiet as he glanced over each picture slowly taking them in.
James put another folder next to the one that Eric gave him, "Also this as well Dr. Taft."
Isaac didn't look up he just opened that one up as well. There were pictures of the brunette going to see the doctor all beat up with pictures of her when she left as well with not one bruise on her. Isaac started to laugh again. "Looks like our little doctor has one big secret, do you know what she is?" The excitement was evident in his voice. Both of Isaac's men shook their heads. "Lauren is an Apollon. They are extraordinary faes almost impossible to catch because of their archery skills and lucky me I do not have to catch one because she is coming to me."
The two men didn't do anywhere the amount of research that Isaac did with fae. "Are we going to put her in a cell with the others?"
Isaac had a wide grin on, "I wanted Dr. Lewis because of her fae knowledge. She alone would be able to perform the surgery I want so first I am going to need her to teach it to one of my doctors."
"What makes you think she will?" Eric was curious as to what the scientist had in mind.
Isaac lifted up the picture of the bruised and healed Bo as well as the picture of Tamsin in the woods with Lauren, "Because she will want to protect one or both of these ladies." He gazed down at the pictures in amazement, "Apollons have a unique healing ability. The only way to kill one is a direct hit to the heart. Otherwise they will heal and before you have the chance to try again an arrow will pierce you followed by another three. Truly amazing and I will have one here tomorrow evening." Isaac leaned back in his chair putting his feet back onto his desk as he stared at the pictures of his new obsession. He held up the picture of Lauren with the bow pulled back as she was staring off no doubt in the direction of a target. His smile widened.
