Chapter Two: Oh Baby Baby, Oh Fae Baby Baby
Trick and Acacia walked over to where Tamsin, Kenzi and Bo were seated. Acacia sat down beside Kenzi while Trick stayed standing at the head of the table with his hands gripped tightly around a dusty old book.
"What's wrong Trick?" Bo asked as she glanced at Tamsin and then back over to her grandfather.
"Please tell me there aren't any more prophecies.. A girl can only handle but so much.." Kenzi said as she frowned.
"It isn't a prophecy but we did find out some things that may happen with you giving birth Bo.. Although these are only speculations from previous births in the fae world from two powerful individuals like yourselves.. Before I tell you everything I want you both to know that these are only things that others have gone through and they are things that MAY occur with you.. It is not promised but they are things we need to be aware of" Trick said as he took a deep breath.
"You two can't jump to conclusions or freak out about any of this. You need to remember to take this one step at a time and expect the unexpected. This isn't just new for you kids, it's new for us as well.." Acacia said looking at Bo and Tamsin.
"Okay.." Tamsin said as she glanced between Trick and Acacia.
"Trick.. tell us what you found.. You're freaking me out already.." Bo said as she kept her gaze on the Blood King.
"Are you sure you two want to know? I don't want to tell you uncertainties and cause you any distress.." Trick said as he looked into Bo's brown eyes.
"Trick.. The stress is coming from not knowing.." Bo said as she tilted her head eyeing her grandfather.
Tamsin looked at him, reached over and grabbed Bo's hand and held it tightly and gave a nod agreeing with the Succubus.
"Okay.. We throughout history it is clear that every fae pregnancy is different. Based on the species, the power, who their chosen mate is.. It all varies. However, there are several documented power couples, like yourselves, who had births that were odd enough to note. There have been times that a child born to two fae with outrageous power were born human.. It's the universes way of keeping balance, never allowing an ultimate power to reign, there have been cases where a child is born with more than one ability when two strong fae parents are involved.. For instance if your child possess from both of you then it could pull chi to heal as well as cast doubt or even have wings like a Valkyrie.. It's all unsure.."
"Is this similar to how Alex was an Ember but was able to be reborn?" Bo asked as she glanced to Tamsin and then Acacia.
Tamsin raised an eyebrow in curiosity as she looked to her mentor.
"Kinda kid.. It's like the lower level of being born from two powerful fae.. It's like Tamsin and Alex can't tap in and use each other's abilities, Alex can't cast doubt and Tamsin certainly can't shoot fire out her ass but they have strengths that come from both of their parents. Alex being able to be reborn from her blood as a child born of a Valkyrie and Tamsin being able to withstand the fire and not burn to a crisp comes from her father being a powerful Ember. Like I said.. They have some traits from one another, but what the Blood King is talking about is more of a kid having a combination of two powers, not just bits and pieces that strengthen them against their parents power.." Acacia said as she looked at Bo.
"It's more like you Bo.." Tamsin said softly as she looked to Trick, who nodded in approval.
"Me? What are you talking about?" Bo asked as she looked to her Valkyrie.
"Bo both of your parents were crazy powerful.. But NO Succubi can do what you do. Your father had a back for raising the dead.. Succubi can't do that. You brought Dyson back from the dead after your dawning right?" Tamsin asked with a grin.
"Yeah but that.. Wait are you saying I have part of my father's powers in me?" Bo asked as she turned and looked to Trick.
"Yes Bo.. You are a powerful Succubus yes, but that is not why you're so feared and respected in the fae community, you also have pieces of your father's powers in you that allow your powers to reach unmeasurable limits.." Trick said as he smiled to his granddaughter.
"Wait so what the hell was my father? What other powers do I have that are his?" Bo asked as she looked around.
"No one knew what kind of fae he was truly.. He was damn good at keeping that tid bit of info locked up. But I do know he could raise the dead and was crazy powerful.. So for you, where other Succubi can only give chi back to heal small wounds or push enough in to someone to keep them alive for awhile YOU can literally bring back the dead.. Plus there's the whole feeding off multiple people.. No one chi sucks a room like you babe.. That's part of your father. He fed off multiple souls at the same time.." Tamsin said as she nudged her Succubus. "You're one of a kind.."
"I.. I never thought about that.. So you're saying that with me being a Succubus and Tamsin being a strong Valkyrie our kid could be a combination of both of us? It could have both of our abilities?" Bo asked as she sat there wide eyed processing the new facts.
"Yes Bo.. There's a good chance of it happening with you and Tamsin being as strong as you are, plus with your bond it just amplifies your abilities.." Trick said as he smiled to the two women.
"But you also said there's a chance the kid could have like no powers right? Like the baby could be born human?" Kenzi asked as she frowned her brow.
"There's that too.." Acacia said as she glanced to Kenzi.
"I hope our kid is born with at least SOME power.. It's gonna need a way to protect itself.." Tamsin said softly.
"If it's born human though Tams you may not have to worry as much about people trying to steal the brat.." Acacia said trying to find the positive in the possible situation.
"If it's a baby born to Tamsin and I.. Human or not.. It's still going to be something others try to use against us.. Whether it's taking our child and using it as a bargaining chip or trying to manipulate our fae baby as a weapon.. We are going to have people trying to get their hands on them.. I'm with Tamsin, I would rather our kid have some way to defend themselves.. Plus I couldn't imagine the short life span and watching our baby grow old and dying before us.. Watching a life so short.." Bo said as she started to become nervous and shaky about the idea.
Tamsin glanced over, sensing the fear radiating off of her warrior and she squeezed Bo's hand tightly.
"We'll cross that bridge IF it comes to that Bo.. Until then no freaking out, it's just a possibility. Every mother to be has these freak outs and things to worry about. There are babies born every day, some with problems and others perfectly healthy. As long as our baby is healthy we'll find ways to make sure they are safe and sound okay? No freaking out" Tamsin said as she smiled and felt Bo instantly begin to relax.
"Exactly Bo.. You can't dwell on all of the negative possibilities, these are just things to expect so that if they do happen you aren't shocked. But there are a few more things that you need to know, but they will pertain more to you.." Trick said as he reached down grabbing Bo's other hand.
"Me?" Bo asked as she scrunched her brow in confusion.
"Okay now you're gonna need to elaborate because I don't like where this is heading.." Tamsin said as she felt her heart starting to race.
"Well with you being a Succubus Bo.. Giving birth is often harder than other fae.." Trick said as he frowned his brow.
"What? How? Isn't Bo Bo like a walking sex machine?" Kenzi asked as she felt her concern growing.
"Well.. Yes.. But that's exactly the point. Bo is bred for lust, passion, desire and well.. sexual activities.. Not giving birth and constant reproduction. But this is something I do know some about considering I was there to help my wife give birth, as well as Bo's mother. There are precautionary measures to take but I do know how to deal with this so that there are no complications.." Trick said trying to give the women some reassurance.
"What kind of complications are we talking about exactly?" Tamsin said as she raised an eyebrow.
"Well.. Succubi have a higher chance of death during child birth, as well as a greater risk for miscarriage.." Trick said softy as he eyed Bo.. Who sat there with her eyes wide and jaw dropped.
"Hold the phone Trickster.. Are you saying because Bo Bo is a Succubus it's actually DANGEROUS for her to have a baby?! Like she could die giving birth?! Or even lose the baby?!" Kenzi yelled as she threw her hands up to her face.
"It's just a risk, other pregnant women deal with the same dangers.. Bo's is just higher. But the Blood King is right, he's been through this twice before and has a damn good track record. It's just things to be aware of" Acacia said as she looked over to Tamsin and Bo who were both in shock.
"I.. God why can't things just be easy for once.." Bo groaned in frustration.
Tamsin sat there speechless, as excited as she was to be a mother, the realization that Bo's species would increase the risk of complications paralyzed her with fear.
"It's gonna be okay Bo Bo, we're gonna do everything Trickster says and you and my god brat are going to pull through this like it's a damn breeze on the Hawaiian freakin' beach.. Right Tams?" Kenzi said as she glanced to the blonde.
Bo looked over at Tamsin and saw the fearful expression on her face. Bo leaned her head over resting it on Tamsin's shoulder.
"It's gonna be okay babe.. Like you said earlier.. We'll face everything as it comes. Plus I have you, we're bonded and that makes me stronger each day.. I mean hello you pushed chi into me before when I was almost dead.. We'll work on connecting more and tapping in to each others powers.. Don't freak out on me babe.. Please.. I need you with me.. Plus our kid already is protective of the both of us.. I'm sure he or she isn't gonna let me die that easily.. It's gonna be alright Tamsin.." Bo said as she nuzzled her head into Tamsin's shoulder and squeezed her hand tight.
"I'm here Bo.. I'm not going anywhere.. Just.. Wasn't expecting that.. But we'll get through this.. But momz is right, your ass is gonna do every single thing Trick says!" Tamsin said squeezing back tightly into Bo's hand.
"I won't let anything happen to you Bo.. Or my great grandchild.." Trick said as he smiled to the two women.
"Thanks Trick.." Tamsin said as she glanced up to the Blood King who nodded at her with his sweet grin.
"I'll be there for you both the entire time. Like Acacia said, I've done this twice before and have never experienced anything bad.. I won't taint my good record just yet, especially with my granddaughter.." Trick said smiling.
"Just tell us what to do and we'll do it.." Bo said softly as she stayed resting on Tamsin's shoulder.
"I'll go make up some drinks for you to begin taking.. Fae motherhood vitamins if you will.. They'll help with the morning sickness and boost Bo's immune system as well as help her body prepare for the strain of childbirth. Even though it's early, the sooner we begin everything the better. Acacia will tell you three more details. But for now, the biggest thing you can do Bo is keep your stress level as low as possible and please.. Try to stay out of danger and trouble.." Trick said as he smiled and patted Bo's hand.
"Oh yeah because bad things never happen to us.." Bo huffed as she rolled her eyes.
"Oh bad things ALWAYS happen to us.. But you bet your ass you're gonna be treated like a freakin' queen until that little jelly bean pops out" Tamsin said with a smile.
"Exactly Bo Bo.. You are gonna have Tammers and I there beside you to fight all the shit thrown at us, plus Dyson, Trick, and Acacia.. And we have Alex back to help.." Kenzi said with a smile.
"I don't know how much help that little shit is gonna be for the time being.." Acacia said as she chuckled and nodded to the pool table where the young Ember was at.
Bo, Tamsin and Kenzi all looked over and started to laugh.
Alex was standing on top of the pool table strumming the pool stick like it was an air guitar and belting the lyrics to Because I Got High by Afroman as she danced horribly around, all before slipping on the eight ball and falling back onto the table with a loud thud and then rolling off and splatting onto the Dal floor with a loud yelp of pain.
"I'm okay!" Alex said as she shot back up and brushed herself off, attempting to recover from her epic wipe out.
"On second thought.. At least you have me and Tam Tam there for you at the shack.." Kenzi said as she laughed.
"So what else should we know Acacia?" Bo asked as she smiled back to the elder.
"Well I'm guessing you've already realized your special.. Uh.. Cravings right?" Acacia said as she cleared her throat and nodded to Tamsin.
"Huh?" Bo asked in confusion.
"Your mad craving for my chi babe.." Tamsin said as she blushed and giggled.
"Ohhhh.. Yeah, yeah I have CERTAINLY noticed a spike in my hunger, well not my hunger exactly more of.. well.." Bo said as she started to turn red.
"Yeah we get it Succubus.. You're only craving Tamsin.." Acacia said as she rolled her eyes, "That's to be expected. A baby from a Succubus only craves it's other parent's chi so you'll be wanting to feed a lot more from Tamsin.. Congrats to you ya little shit.. Lots of mother to be sex for you.." Acacia said as she huffed out a laugh and pointed to Tamsin.
Tamsin's eyes widened as she blushed a deeper shade of red.
"Oh yuck! Guess I'll be stuck on babysitting the fire fae and doing day trips A LOT away from our paper thin abode!" Kenzi said as she frowned her face and made a gagging noise.
"Make sure you feed though Bo.. Tamsin's like an endless chi buffet for you, you have to utilize it though. If you don't feed the kid it's gonna get sassy and you'll get weak so if you're hungry you're gonna need to feed. Your hormones are also going to be all over, worse than a usual pregnant woman.
"Oh lovely.." Tamsin groaned as she rolled her eyes.
Kenzi, Bo and Acacia couldn't help but giggle at the Valkyrie.
"Don't worry babe.. I'll try not to go all angry pregnant wife on you and hate you.." Bo said sweetly as she kissed Tamsin's cheek.
"Yeah yeah we'll see Succu-babe.. We'll see.." Tamsin said as she rolled her eyes.
"Alright ladies, here is the first few sets of vitamins for you. Take it every day in the mornings. Be sure to rest as much as possible. Stella called me earlier and said she would be by tomorrow to talk to you all, I'm not sure what it's about but you'll need to be here before noon. For now you should go home and spend some time together while Acacia and I set up her new apartment upstairs. I have already called Dyson, I'll fill him in on everything and I'll send him over later to check on you. If ANYTHING happens please call us, we'll be there in a hurry.." Trick said as he smiled.
"Yeah I'm here for good now and my job is to protect you dumbasses so if you need us, call us.. If it's not an emergency don't fucking wake me up though or I'll kill you myself. Go rest up and keep an eye on Alex.. God knows she's going to be all over the place. Try to do some things to jog the brat's memory. Her growth rate will be different from a regular Valkyrie's. Her growth will be based on how face you can make the bitch remember who she is. Get her back to normal.. And soon.. Before I kill her. Kid has driven me bat shit crazy. Sooner we get her back the better protected you all are. We'll deal with shit tomorrow" Acacia said as she stood up and walked off with Trick.
"I'll go get my oh so charming rugrat girlfriend and we'll meet you in the truck.." Kenzi said as she got up and walked over to the Ember that was now dangling from the chandler of the Dal hanging upside down screaming she was a vampire.
Bo and Tamsin laughed as they watched Kenzi yanking the small blonde by the arms, struggling to free her.
"How you feeling Succu-babe.. Ya know.. After everything.." Tamsin asked as she stood up and put her hand on Bo's stomach smiling.
"Good actually.. I mean after the initial shock of everything and all the fae crazy dangers.. I'm surprisingly okay.. I mean I still have you right?" Bo said as she smiled and threw her arms around Tamsin's neck.
"Always Succulette, always.." Tamsin said grinning. "If you need anything in the world consider me your personal slave for the next.. well however many months.."
"…Well now that you mention it there is something I need right now.." Bo said with a devilish smile.
"Pregnacy demands already?" Tamsin said as she rolled her eyes and smirked.
"Mhmm.." Bo said biting her lower lip.
"And what might that be my Queen?" Tamsin asked with a nose scrunch.
"Well I am kinda.." Bo said as she flashed her eyes a deep and bright blue.
"Ohhhhh really?" Tamsin said with a smile as she pulled Bo closer, "I think I have a fix for that.."
"Good because it's been a LONG ass time since we have.. Mmm.." Bo said as she pulled Tamsin in kissing her lips softly, making sure to bite the Valkyrie's lower lip softly, causing the blonde to moan and tighten her grip on Bo's waist.
"Mmm point taken.." Tamsin said as her eyes shot open and she grabbed Bo's hand. "Alex! Get the hell down.. NOW!" The Valkyrie said glaring at the young blonde.
Alex instantly released her grip from the chandler and flipped to the ground with ease, "Okay kaya.."
Kenzi sat there in shock as she had her hands on her waist, "What the hell?!"
Bo giggled but was quickly pulled forward as Tamsin raced to the door.
"In a hurry Valkyrie?" Bo asked in a seductive voice.
"You bet your ass I am.. Kenzi, Alex.. Truck, NOW!" Tamsin said with a grin.
"Ughhhh great.. You two get to go home and romp around while I get stuck with.. Ughhhh" Kenzi said as she grabbed Alex's hand. The child was giggling as Kenzi dragged her out the door.
"Can we go home and play video games?" Alex asked as she skipped beside Kenzi.
"Sure babe.. We can go home and put the head sets on and shoot shit.. stuff.." Kenzi said with a smile as she looked down at the adorable innocent blonde.
"Babe? Why'd you call me babe?" Alex asked as she scrunched her brow in confusion.
"I mean bitch.. Come on brat.." Kenzi said shaking her head and pulling the blonde out the door, quickly following Bo and Tamsin to the truck.