A/N: Found some time. Hope everyone had a good Easter!

Chapter 5: Message In Blood

Lauren's Old Apartment - Later

Dyson called his sister ahead of time, telling her about the mess Bo had gotten herself into. And as he expected; she wasn't happy. He told her to get the kids changed and ready for a day out so he could take them while she helped Bo heal. But Cami had come down with a sudden fever; and she couldn't let her go out.

But JJ was fine, so he was going to his first baseball game.

Once the car was parked, Dyson helped Bo up to the apartment. He opened the door, and brought her into the living room to sit on the couch. JJ made the common mistake of running in when he smelt them both arrive. "Is Mama hurt?" he saw her head.

Dyson knelt down next to him, holding him by his shoulders. "Don't worry about Mama, she's gonna be fine. She just hit her head while she was working, that's all. Your Mommy's gonna patch her up, and everything'll be okay. I promise…" he hugged him. "… Are you all set for your first baseball game?"

JJ nodded, smiling as wide as he could. "Mhmm! Mommy said I can have two hotdogs!" he was really looking forward to that. As a Wolf his appetite had grown. He needed more food than most kids.

Lauren entered the living area from Cami's room; thankfully her little girl was fast asleep after some medicine. She suspected it was just a little cold. But in any case; she didn't want her going outside in fear of making her worse. When she saw Bo passed out on the couch; her heart sank. She could tell the wound was bad from where she stood.

"Hey buddy? Come here!" she waved JJ over, fixing his jacket. "Now remember, be good for Uncle Dyson. And only two hotdogs. Okay? No more or you'll get sick. Have fun…" she kissed his head, then looked to her brother. "… Go" she gave him a nod.

"We'll be back in a couple hours. Text me if you need longer" Dyson picked his nephew up, and left the apartment.

Lauren walked to the couch, sitting next to Bo. "Of all the times, you picked to get into a fist fight; you chose now? You're seriously making me rethink this whole marriage thing…" she held Bo's head, waking her up. "… Just kidding. How could I not marry you?" She knew in her heart she was meant to find Bo, even if Travis thought otherwise.

Finally opening her eyes, Bo focused them on her beautiful Wife. "Have I ever told you, how gorgeous you are like this?" she was so out of it due to her head wound, but she never thought any differently when she looked at her.

"Like this? You mean, worried for your life?" Lauren asked with a raise of her eyebrow. "I think I'm used to it by now. But we need to worry about your head…" she looked at it close up, it was cut. "… It's not deep, but you still need to heal"

Bo moaned, "Too tired"

"You're tired, because of your wound. Bo, look at me…" Lauren tried to get her to focus, she knew all of this was a lot on her. But she had to get her to heal. "… I need you. I need the strong, scary, ruthless, sexy, Succubus. I need you to heal" she whispered against her neck.

And as she did, Bo's eyes shot open as they shined blue. If she wanted her, she was going to get her. With a hand on Lauren's face, Bo brought her Wife's mouth to hers. Bringing her into a kiss, that was not only filled with a desire to feed; but also, passion. She took small amount of chi at first, just enough to heal her wound.

But then the kisses became about feeding her desire for passion. And so, she lifted Lauren up by her hips and brought her to sit on her lap. She felt her legs wrap around her waist as they kept kiss. "Are you sure we won't be interrupted?" she spoke between kisses.

"Positive!" Lauren really didn't want this to end. As Parents with a seven-year-old and a toddler, they didn't find much time for this anymore. But they had to make it a priority given the species involved. But it was never like this.

Bo pushed forward, laying her down on the couch. She tilted her head to Lauren's neck, finding her favourite spot. She pulled away for a second, lifting her shirt over her head. Lauren was wearing the most accessible clothes. Sweats. So, when she finished shredding her own clothing; she went for her Wife's.

When Lauren felt Bo continue her earlier assault on her neck; she had to laugh. "Someone's back on their game"

"You asked for the super sexy Succubus; and I'm nothing, if not a woman of my word…" Bo knew Lauren didn't use those exact words, but she asked for strong and ruthless; which in Bo's mind meant the same thing. You couldn't have ruthless and strong, without the sexiness. "… And I don't hear you complaining"

"Oh, I'm not" Lauren held her face again, and as they kissed; she felt Bo's thigh come into contact with her most sensitive region. She only thought it fair to return the favour.

Bo let out an audible moan as she felt Lauren's counter move. "Well played, Wolf…" she dug her hands into the cushions of the couch beneath Lauren as they began to move together. "… God, I love you"

"Feeling's mutual" Lauren smiled into her next kiss, raking her hands up Bo's bare back. They knew better than not to feed while doing this. Cami was only two years old; and that was enough for right now.

In the hours after, Bo laid with Lauren cuddled into her side. The couch wasn't small, but it wasn't big either. They used the blanket that laid over the back of it to cover them. "He's my brother…" Bo had been silent for a while, but now she had to tell Lauren the truth. "… Travis, he's my brother. Half-brother, if we're being specific"

Lauren sat up, using her half of the blanket to cover herself. "Uh, I don't understand. How's that even possible?" she was blindsided right now.

"Remember years ago, when I told you my Mom died when I was a kid?" Bo saw her nod. "Well, that wasn't exactly true. For a long time, I thought it was. But then my Dad told me the truth. My Mom didn't want a Family. She didn't want a Husband or kids. So, after Kenzi was born; she left. My Dad felt embarrassed telling people the truth, so he lied"

This was such a shock. Lauren couldn't believe it. "You knew she was alive, all this time?" she saw the tortured look on Bo's face, clearly this wasn't easy for her. "And Kenzi has no idea?" she kind of figured that, since Bo looked so guilty.

"Not even your Dad knew; and my Dad loved him like a brother…" Bo said. "… I don't know why he told me. Maybe it was to warn me in case she ever came back. She's Travis' Mother; and as far as she's concerned, Kenzi and I don't exist" she still got angry thinking of their earlier conversation.

Lauren processed it, "Why didn't you tell me before?"

"I never thought she'd be at the centre of this problem!" Bo also sat up, "She forgot about us, so I forgot about her. Someone like her, doesn't deserve kids. If this's the way she treats them. I looked into her eyes today, and I could feel it. She has no love, for me; or Kenzi. Just Travis"

"You saw her today?" Lauren was getting sick of the secrets. "Is that the real reason you went for Travis?" she didn't need to be psychic to know. "Because you found out your Mom loves him more than you?"

Bo shrugged, "Sue me; I got jealous. But, after what she did; I have a right to be. She threw me and Kenzi aside, and went on to start another family. How could she do that? I could never, leave JJ or Cami like that. I love them so much-" she got upset.

And Lauren was there to comfort her, with a gently hug. "I know you do. And it shows. That's the difference between you and your Mom. You don't abandon your family; you remain. Bo, listen to me; you're nothing like her. Okay?"

Deep down on some level, Bo felt like she was. After all, without her Mother; she wouldn't be a Succubus. But she could never treat her kids the way Aife did. "You have to promise me, you won't tell Kenzi. Promise me!"

Lauren wasn't okay with that, "Bo, she has a right to know. Aife's her Mom too" she knew Kenzi would want to know this.

But Bo didn't. "No, Aife's nothing to us. She chose her Family. As far as Kenzi knows, our Mother died years ago. Lauren, trust me; Kenzi won't survive the truth. I don't want her to go through what I went through. The burden of knowing has to stay with me" she was protecting her sister.

"Alright…" Lauren nodded. "... She won't hear it from me. So, what does this mean now? Clearly, going up against Travis in anger, failed" she was glad Bo had healed, but next time it could be worse.

"He's a cocky bastard; gets that from her…" Bo referred to Aife. "… I stabbed him with a silver dagger coated in Wolfsbane. And it weakened him; but when I got close to finish the job, he grabbed me and pulled my chi. It regenerated him very quickly; even quicker than when I do it. He's something I've never seen before" she was worried.

For the first time in a long time.

Seeing that Bo was staring to give up, Lauren knew it was her job to turn things around. "We've gone up against worse. Remember Ray and his special amulet that made him indestructible? You beat him"

Bo frowned at her, "Umm, yeah. Only, it cost me my life. Are you forgetting how long I spent trapped in the afterlife? I'd really love it, if I didn't have to relive that. Look babe, I know you're trying to perk me up; but, I really just wanna take a breather right now. Figure some things out in my head" she dropped onto her back again.

Looking down at her, Lauren smiled. "That's fine with me. I just want you to know though, you're stronger than you think. Give yourself a little more credit. That's all I'm saying…" she kissed her, then laid back down, resting on her shoulder. "… Maybe we should text Dyson and tell him to stay out a little longer"

Chuckling, Bo reached for her phone on the coffee table. Sending the text with one hand. "Done, and done!" She dropped it and went back to holding her close, closing her eyes for a second. She needed this right now, just to rest.

Clearwater Homestead

After cleaning himself up after Bo's attack; Travis made his way straight over to his Parents' home to confront his Mother. He didn't want to believe what Bo told him, but the facts were there. Her scent smelt familiar, and she shared a resemblance to his Mother. But he wouldn't believe anything until his Mother confirmed it.

He entered the house, calling for his Parents; but got no answer. So he tried the first place he could think of; his Father's study. The doors were closed, which was odd. They were only closed when something was going on. He opened the doors, seeing his Mother and Father in deep conversation.

"Telling him before I had the chance?" He stared at her in disappointment.

Aife wasn't amused by his attitude. "I don't much like that tone, son. And if you're referring to the fact that Bo McCorrigan is my daughter; then your Father already knows. He's known since before you were born"

Elias smiled, "I see no reason why it takes importance…" he tapped his son's shoulder. "… The question is; how did you uncover this information?"

"I heard it from Bo herself; she attacked me a few hours ago. Hell bent on killing me…" Travis saw that his Mother was outraged. "… She would've succeeded too, if she hadn't got cocky. I wounded her, and was about to finish her when someone pushed me out the window. I fell in the river and when I got back she was gone"

"It seems my visit rattled her more than I expected…" Aife smiled. "… In all fairness, I did warn her you'd be difficult to subdue. But, she's hard of hearing. Much like her Father" she turned away in disgust.

Elias turned to his son. "Can you track her?" If anyone could, it was Travis.

But Travis was sad to say he couldn't. "There was something up with her scent. I smelt something familiar when I got close to her; but it faded soon after. It's not enough to track" he just couldn't do it.

"They've found a way to mask their scents; clever bunch. But it won't matter, once we have Lauren; it'll all be over. And that son of theirs, he needs to go too. You, will bear the chosen one. Not them" Aife wanted the best for her son. He was her pride and joy.

Only, he was having certain reservations. "Mom? Why didn't you tell me I have a sister?"

"Sisters; plural…" Aife corrected him. Still showing no emotion. "… I bore two daughters for Jack McCorrigan. But, I felt no love. At least not with Bo. Not like I do with you. It was easier to leave them than stay and live a lie" it made sense to her.

Even he thought that was a little harsh, but he couldn't go back and change the past. And if he did, that would mean he'd erase his own existence. "I don't know where Lauren is; I've searched around her family home and haven't detected her scent. Or Bo's, for that matter"

"She must've sent them somewhere…" Aife thought. "… Somewhere she thinks they'll be safe. It can't be somewhere far away; Bo would never be able to go without seeing her previous children. All we have to do, is find someone who can lead us to them"

"And then what?" Travis asked. "Say we find them, and I take Lauren as my bride. She will never truly love me; not after she's loved Bo. Wolves mate for life. If only we'd been brought together years ago. None of this would be happening!" He turned away in anger.

But Elias and Aife knew there was a way around all that. "This's where your Incubus side will come in handy. As someone who also feeds on passion; you can bend it to your will. I can teach you the ways of a true Incubus. Once you've honed your skills, all it'll take is one touch; and she'll be yours" she placed a hand on his shoulder with smile.

Bo might've been a powerful Succubus, but Aife was far more experienced. And she was going to teach her Son everything she knew. Which was one benefit Bo never had the liberty of having. Or Kenzi. She doesn't know how they learned to hone their abilities, but they were nothing compared to her own.

"But I want her to truly love me" Travis had been without that kind of love all his life, he'd been waiting for Lauren all this time.

Aife nodded, "In her mind, she will"

"And in her heart?" He asked.

Not wanting to upset him, she just dodged the question. "Don't worry about that right now. What matters first, is finding her. Focus on that" she kissed his cheek. If her son wanted her, then he was going to have her. Aife didn't care what it would end up taking to achieve it.

Lauren's Old Apartment

After a nice nap, Bo awoke to find Lauren still cuddling her. She wished she could stay in this place forever, but sadly their current situation didn't allow them that luxury. So, she slipped out from beside her every so quietly. Then got her clothes back on, there was blood all down the back of her shirt. She was sending that bastard her dry-cleaning bill.

She heard the whimpering coming from the baby monitor; so she went to the guest room and found Cami standing up in her crib. "Hey baby…" she whispered, "… Not feeling so good huh?" She lifted her from the crib, feeling her forehead. "Your fever's gone, that's a good sign. But something's got you upset. Really wish you could tell me" she cuddled her close.

"I wouldn't get your hopes up on that front…" Lauren walked in, fully clothed. "… I heard you on the monitor. How's she doing?" She touched her daughter's head as Bo held her. "No fever; thank god. Still think something's bothering her though. Maybe it's being without you?"

She had to notice, that when Bo was holding Cami; she seemed to calm down. It was only when Bo was gone that she started acting up.

Bo gave Lauren a look. "A guilt trip? Really?" She shook her head with a laugh, "You know, I'd rather be here with you guys. But now that I know he's my brother; I can't run the risk that he'll use blood magic to find me. Which's why, I'm gonna have Sarah cloak the kids. I don't care if he finds me, just not them" she kissed Cami's head.

"Do you want me to call her over here?" Lauren asked.

"No, she can do it from where she is. I just need something of theirs for her to do the spell. I've seen her do it before…" Bo watched as Lauren gathered up the items. She chose one of Cami's pacifiers, and JJ's toothbrush. He was due for a new one anyway. "… I gotta go. The longer I'm here; the riskier it is" she hugged Cami tight, kissing her again.

And as soon as she passed her to Lauren, Cami started wailing. "I've gotten over the fact that you're her favourite today…" Lauren bounced the toddler in her arms, trying to calm her. "… I was hoping JJ would be back before you had to leave. What do I tell him?"

Bo sighed, "Tell him I love him, and that I'll call the minute I know it's safe. I know he's too young to understand, but maybe you could make him see that I'm doing this for his own good. I'm doing it for all of you…" she gave Lauren a soft kiss. "… I love you"

"I love you" Lauren replied, finally calming Cami down. She kept rocking her, letting Bo slip out behind them. She heard the door open and shut from here, thanks to her Wolf senses. Her heart broke every time she watched Bo leave.

Clearwater Homestead

It wasn't long after talking to his Parent's that Travis had the idea of using magic to find Bo. After all, she was probably with Lauren. And wherever Lauren was, her son was probably with them. He could kill two birds with one stone there. If he did it right. He mentioned it to his Parents and then tried to leave so he could go back to his place and gather up the blood Bo left when she hit her head.

But her Mother kindly pointed out, that not only did she share Bo's blood. But Travis did too. They were family. However twisted it was, they shared the same DNA. So, not only would he find her; but he'd find her kids too. It took a while for them to get a Witch out to them; they didn't have many contacts left.

Elias managed to get one after an hour of calling around, when they arrived; Aife filled a vile with her own blood just in case Travis' wasn't strong enough. After all, they were only half siblings. Whereas, Bo came from Aife. If not for her; she wouldn't be breathing.

They watched the Witch light a few candles around a map of the area. Then poured Aife's blood on the furthest part of the map. Australia seemed like a good fit. "The blood will create a path to the person you seek. When the path stops, you'll have your answer" they began chanting.

Travis smiled to himself, "I've got you now, sister" he didn't think Bo was smart enough to think of this tactic. And even if she was, she'd be too late to stop it.

McCorrigan Estate

Time was critical right now; Bo wanted her kids cloaked as soon as possible. Sarah hit a few road bumps getting here, and Bo herself was caught in traffic on the way back from the city. But they finally got together, and Sarah began her spell.

She placed Cami's pacifier, and JJ's toothbrush in the middle of the table. And poured a vile of her own blood around them in a circle. She was using her own to bind the spell. That way, the only one who could reverse it was her. She began the spell, but sensed something which made her frown.

And Bo noticed. "What's wrong?"

"Someone's trying to find them; they're using a blood location spell. How would they've gotten your blood?" Sarah didn't understand this.

Bo exhaled, smirking. Oh, her Mother was smart. She'd give her that. But, she couldn't tell Sarah the truth. "I fought Travis earlier; he must've found some of my blood in his apartment. I hit my head pretty hard. Can you finish the spell before they find the kids?" her heart was racing.

Sarah wasn't sure, but she wasn't going to let that monster find those kids. "I'm sure as hell gonna try!" she closed her eyes again, intensifying her power as much as she could. This wasn't good for her health, but she didn't care. Bo and Lauren were family to her, and so were their kids. No one was hurting them on her watch.

As Sarah's chants got louder, Bo noticed Cami and JJ's things start to glow. In fact, they were starting to emit some kind of smoke. Was that normal? Instead of interrupting her, she was just going to assume it was, and leave her to it. Only, the objects shined brighter and smoked even more.

Not only that, but blood began to drip from Sarah's nose. Bo didn't need to be a Doctor to know that wasn't good. The objects burned on the table, so much that they created a hole through the wood. It was at that moment, that Sarah stopped chanting. Her hands dropped to the edge of the table, she was exhausted.

"Did it work?" Bo asked.

Sarah took a few deep breaths, "I'm so sorry Bo" she looked at her, pure shame on her face.

Clearwater Homestead

They didn't know what happened, one minute the trail of blood was moving fast across the oceans on the map; and then suddenly, the map ignited before them. Just as it was about to cross the Atlantic Ocean. "What happened?!" Aife yelled.

"Someone intercepted my spell…" Their Witch, Brian; spoke. "… They've placed a cloak on the people you seek. I'm sorry, but there's no one who can find them now" he was impressed. He'd never known a Witch powerful enough to thwart his spells.

Elias was so angry, in fact; he was murderous. "Then what good are you?" he grabbed Brian's head, and sank his teeth into his neck. With his thirst quenched, he dropped Brian's dead body to the floor.

"So much for that plan!" Travis lifted the table in anger, and threw it with force. "When I do find Bo, I am going to take my time ripping her to shreds. She's no sister of mine!" his blue and black eyes struck terror into his Parents.

McCorrigan Mansion

Bo was still trying to process what just happened. She had no idea whether the spell worked or, whether the person trying to find her children had succeeded. All she kept hearing, was Sarah's apology ringing through her ears. "Sorry, for what?" she couldn't breathe right now.

"For burning a hole through your table…" Sarah started smiling, she just had to get that in. Even though it was a tense time. People always needed a little joke to lighten the mood. But, considering who she was dealing with; she was guessing Bo wasn't as amused. "… It worked Bo. Consider your kids, fully cloaked" she took another tired breath.

Even though she wanted to be mad at her for making a joke like that. Bo couldn't care, because she'd just let out a large breath of relief. She lifted Sarah up, hugging her tight. "I can't remember how many times you've saved my ass with your juju magic. But, I do know; that I'm eternally in your debt Sarah. Thank you" she was so grateful.

Waiting for Bo to put her down, "You can thank me by grabbing me a napkin…" she pointed at her bloody nose. Bo ran away and came back with a clean dish towel. She then asked if she'd be okay after that. "… Yeah, I'll be fine. Nothing a good night's rest won't cure"

"Are you sure, you were bleeding?" Bo had never seen her do that.

Sarah waved a hand, "This's nothing. Once, I cast a spell so big; I went into a coma for a month. Certain spells have certain side effects. This's gotta be the kindest one. Hey, it was all worth it to keep your little ones safe. Don't worry about me. Just promise me you're gonna get that bastard"

Bo smiled, nodding. "You can count on that…" she told her to wait a second. She'd heard from Artie that he'd been trying to plan a vacation for Sarah for ages but they'd always been so caught up in Clan business they were never able to find the time. Bo was about to change that. She came back, handing her an envelope. "… Open it"

"You've gotta be shitting me!" Sarah gasped, opening the envelope. "Reservations to a hotel in Fiji?!" she couldn't believe it. She didn't even drink the water, Fiji. Now she was going there. "Bo, I can't accept this" she tried to give them back to her but Bo refused.

She'd more than earned it. "No, you and Artie deserve to have some time away. I didn't bother with Plane tickets; Artie said it'd be waste because of your teleporting ability. But, I did; rent you the most badass villa. Everything's paid for. Food, drink, no expense was spared"

"I don't know what to say" Sarah was speechless.

"You don't have to say anything…" Bo smiled. "… I know how hard it is to spend time with your significant other. Lauren and I struggle every day!" she laughed. "You and Artie need this. Besides, nothing will ever be enough after everything you've done for me. But, I'm hoping this's a start"

Sarah started crying, "You're such a bitch; you had to go and make me cry!" she laughed with her, going in for a hug. "I love you guys!" she meant that with all her heart.

Bo hugged her back, "We love you too. Now, go home and pack. Grab your man and head to Paradise. And don't worry about anything Clan related, until you get back. I want you and Artie to be stress free. That's an order" she gave her a wink.

They needed this, and Bo was happy to give it to her.

"You got it. But seriously, if you do need anything; or it's an emergency. Call me; and I'll be there" Sarah wasn't going to leave them in the lurch, they were family. So, if Bo ended up calling, she'd make her way right back.

"Okay, thanks. Now go!" Bo waved her off, then watched her disappear. She looked at the burnt table to her left. She did it. She saved her kids. Now all that remained, was saving her Wife from this psycho. Who she was still having trouble knowing he was her Brother. How much weirder could this family get?

She thought to herself, how much she was loving the fact that her Mother's idea had failed. But the best thing about her children being cloaked, was that now they couldn't find them or Lauren thanks to her covering her scent. The only one they knew the whereabouts for sure, was Bo. And she welcomed their arrival, in fact; she was really looking forward to it.

"Come get me you son of a bitch!" she spoke aloud. She knew that was only a figure of speech, but in this case; it couldn't be more accurate.

A/N: Is Bo kicking ass or what? What's gonna happen next? Let me know what you thought.