Chapter 13: Cases and Crime
"As much as I would love to stick around and enjoy this early morning moment, I'm gonna go shower" Alex said as she smirked and walked towards the stairs, causing Tamsin to chuckle and shake her head.
Kenzi flopped down in the chair beside the couch and threw her legs up to her chest and sighed as she grinned.
"Well you look rather happy this morning there bestie" Bo said as she raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah momz.. It looks like someone had a good night" Tamsin said as she winked.
"Oh shut up pervs.. Nothing happened" Kenzi said as she rolled her eyes.
"Oh really? So we didn't catch you two cuddled up like a pair of teenage lovers in the aftermath of the throws of passion this morning outside in the grass?" Bo asked as she smiled.
"I mean yes.. You did but nothing bad happened. We were drunk and talking and she was being all adorable and positive when I was throwing myself a minor alcohol induced pity party and then we started playfully arguing when I called her a dumbass and it lead to us having a minor slash major tickle war and I kinda ended up under her and she told me I had amazing eyes, which I mean I kinda do and then I said she earned some major points back and she asked if she had a lot to make up for, sooooo I told her yes and then she was totally sweet and pulled me into her where we cuddled.. And since I know you're both probably going to ask.. No she doesn't have her memories back. She said that she just has this feeling that's how she's suppose to act with me and that I make her happy.." Kenzi said as she grinned and started to blush.
"My sister.. like my little sister.. the douchebag pyro who hooked up with like everyone I told her not to in Valhalla anddddd was a total skank face.. acted like THAT last night?" Tamsin said in shock, which caused Bo to laugh and playfully smack her.
"Oh like you're one to judge Valkyrie.." Bo said as she laughed, causing Kenzi to chuckle.
"True" Tamsin said as she scrunched her nose.
"Yeah.. It was so weird but in an amazing totally love movie epic scene kinda way. It's like she's back in her body now and I've been dying to have her 100% back and remembering me but the fact that she has no idea what we were and how we were all in love and shizzz makes me realize that what she felt slash is feeling for me is real. She doesn't remember anything but she's still drawn to me like this.. It almost makes me forget that I was pissed at her in the first place.. Almost.." Kenzi said as she sighed.
"Hold up.. Why were you pissed at her in the first point?" Tamsin asked as she raised an eyebrow.
"Oh I don't know maybe because the idea of falling head over heels, reach for the moon, can't think of anything but that crazy blonde, our lips touch and my heart stops in undeniable love with your sister is the scariest thing in the entire world considering each time I get close to the little shit she goes and risks her life or in this last case straight up dies on me and I'm left all alone" Kenzi said as she put her hand over her heart and frowned.
"Kenz.. We talked about that though. She did what she had to do to save not only us but the world. If you're going to fall for someone why not someone who is as pure hearted as that.. She literally gave her life for you.." Bo said as she smiled sweetly.
"Yeah momz.. Alex is wild as hell and unpredictable like 99% of the time but I've never seen her act like this with someone. She adores you and would do anything for you. Give this new her a chance. She would do anything for you and the way she's been acting lately, I don't see her going anywhere. Don't be so scared to give this a chance because sometimes.. The thing we fear the most will turn out to be the best thing that you ever experience.. Trust me" Tamsin said as she glanced over to Bo who blushed and squeezed Tamsin's hand.
"You two are so adorable I just threw up in my mouth" Kenzi said as she rolled her eyes.
"You love it" Bo said as she winked.
"I'm gonna get some food then are we going to go searching for a case right? Cause this baby fae wants to get involved in some crime fighting with my badass powers and test the waters of this shin dig!" Kenzi said as she hopped off the couch and headed to the kitchen.
"That's the plan and we really need to work on your powers! You missy are starting your training today and we are going to ask Trick what we should be doing and we have to find out when you need to meet with Stella! So eat food and let's get that ass moving!" Bo yelled to Kenzi who simply growled in response.
No one knew that Alex had been standing on the stair case and overheard Kenzi's emotional declaration of her feelings. The blonde was speechless when she heard how Kenzi felt about her.. She was also frustrated that she couldn't remember anything, all she knew was she had these crazy feelings and urges for the other woman. She felt her heart overwhelmed with emotions for Kenzi, but she couldn't remember why. Alex sighed and turned and silently walked up the stairs and hopped in to the shower.
There was a knock at the door, which Kenzi walked over and answered with a pop-tart hanging out of her mouth and a cup of coffee tightly in her grasp.
"D-mannnnnn.. Morning to you" Kenzi said as she sleepily smiled.
"Morning? Kenzi it's nearly noon" Dyson said with a chuckle as he walked inside.
"Eh.. It's morning when you just wake up" Kenzi said as she strutted over to the couch and sat down beside Bo.
"I believe the correct term for that is lazy" Dyson said as he shook his head. "Ready to go start your first day back partner?"
"Ready as I'll ever be. Let's go get this shit started" Tamsin said as she stood up. Bo stood up with her and grabbed the Valkyrie before she could turn to leave and pulled her in for a deep and passionate kiss where the Succubus couldn't control her hunger any longer as she started to pull chi from the blonde who let out a loud moan.
Kenzi and Dyson both awkwardly looked away from the sexual scene in front of them. Kenzi gave a cough as Dyson cleared his throat causing Bo to simply chuckle into the kiss.
As Bo pulled away slowly and opened her eyes, she smiled to see the gorgeous Valkyrie standing there with her eyes still closed and a smile on her face. Tamsin slowly opened her eyes to see the grinning brunette before her.
"W-What was that for? Hungry?" Tamsin stammered out.
"Mmm.. A little hungry.. But mostly that was a 'have a good day at work wifey' kiss.. Ya know.. Give you some motivation to get that cute ass home early and in one piece kiss.." Bo said with a smile.
"Trust me.. I will always come home to you hot pants" Tamsin said with a grin.
"Well.. Ready NOW partner?" Dyson said as he laughed, causing Kenzi to chuckle.
"Almost.." Tamsin said, her eyes never leaving Bo's brown ones. The Valkyrie leaned down, gently kissed Bo's stomach and whispered "Bye little one.. Take care of your mom for me today" and stood up to see Bo, Kenzi and Dyson all making an awe-that-was-adorable face and the Valkyrie simply rolled her eyes. "Alright wolf, now we can go.."
"Yes ma'am" Dyson said grinning as Tamsin walked over and punched him in the shoulder.
"One word about the cute shit and I will take you to the vet and have your ass fixed" Tamsin growled, causing everyone to laugh as she and Dyson walked out of the door and headed to Tamsin's truck to head to the station to see what exactly they would be dealing with.. In the fae world nothing is as simple as it originally is made out to be.
Back inside the house, Alex had come downstairs in tight black ripped jeans and a cute red top with black boots on. Kenzi was practically drooling as she came out of her room and stopped looking at the blonde. Bo laughed as she sat there still in her robe looking at her bestie undressing the Ember with her eyes. Alex glanced over and felt the air leave her lungs, although she had slept with girls in the past and typically would jump anyones bones.. Kenzi was different.. She wasn't just 'hot' or 'sexy' but she was beautiful. Kenzi stood there in red pants, with black boots on and a simple tight black shirt on that clung to her body. Both women had their hair down and straightened with their make up on.
"Well.. Why don't I leave you two alone down here while I go change and give Trick a call. I'll check to see if we've gotten any emails about a case we can take on.." Bo said as she smiled and stood up, slowly walking up the stairs, leaving the two women alone downstairs.
"You look mighty pretty today there pyro.. Dressing up for someone special?" Kenzi said as she walked closely to the blonde.
"Maybe.. Ya know.. Trying to catch someone's eye.. You look pretty dolled up yourself Sparky" Alex said as she grinned and her eyes wandered over Kenzi's body.
"Thanks.." Kenzi said as she looked at the blonde and felt herself blushing at the fact Alex was obviously checking her out.
"Kenzi.." Alex whispered as she stepped closer to the smaller woman.
"Yeah.." Kenzi said in a soft tone as she felt her heart start to race.
"Your eyes are red.." Alex said with a smirk
"Oh shit.. Totally been hanging out with Bo Bo too much.. I'm inheriting her version of a succu-boner" Kenzi said as she closed her eyes and shook her head, causing Alex to laugh.
"It's okay.. It's cute" Alex said with a grin.
Bo walked down the stairs in her usual black leather pants, tight black tank top and a black leather jacket thrown over her shoulder and her hair half pulled back and curly.. Needless to say she was breath taking as usual.
"Looks like we have a case.. Also Trick said he and Stella are working on a training regime for you Kenz so you'll start with them tomorrow. We'll go meet with the client for today and then when we get back maybe Alex will help me and we can work on some Ember training" Bo said as she threw her jacket on.
"Uhm wh- I mean yeah, of course I'll help" Alex said as she shook her head and snapped out of her gaze on Kenzi.
"Sounds amazing to me Boobalicious! Let's go meet this client.. Please tell me it's a good case and not boring!" Kenzi said as she smiled and looked over to her bestie.
"Don't worry Kenzi.. I'm sure you'll find this to be pretty entertaining" Bo said with a giggle, causing Alex and Kenzi to both raise an eyebrow.
"I'll let our client explain.. let's go" Bo said as she turned and headed out the door with Alex and Kenzi racing behind her.
Dyson and Tamsin walked into the station and sat at their desks to talk about the case.
"Did you actually read the files I gave you or did you say screw it and just scan them?" Dyson asked as he raised an eyebrow.
"I mean I looked over them enough to know whatever the hell we are dealing with is a sick bastard" Tamsin replied as she smirked, "Which peaked my interest in catching the asshole"
"Good.. That's what I like to hear. There are two witnesses coming in for us to talk to, I'll take the guy if you take his girlfriend. We'll find out what they saw and go from there on piecing together what kind of fae did this and where to start looking. Both witnesses are human" Dyson said as he stood up and motioned for Tamsin to follow him to the two interrogation rooms at the end of the hall.
"And Tams.. Try not to be but so much of a bitch.." Dyson said with a grin as he paused entering the room where a small nerdy man was sitting.
"I make no promises.. You know my patience level.." Tamsin said with a nose scrunch as she walked into the room to see a large woman sitting at the desk wearing all black and had heavy goth looking make up on and her hair dyed pink.
Tamsin sat down at the steel table and eyed the woman before her.
"Alright.. Angel.. I understand you and your uhm.. Boyfriend.. Witnessed a double murder last night near the river downtown.. Care to explain what you saw?" Tamsin asked as she looked to the file to get the victims information, the things she clearly failed to pay attention to the night before.
The woman sat there with a blank stare just looking at the blonde detective.
"Uhm.. Do you need like water or tissues or something?" Tamsin asked as she looked up to the woman and raised an eyebrow.
"No.. I just.. I already told the police last night what we saw.. I have to tell you too?" Angel asked as she frowned.
"Listen, I know you probably saw something horrible and all you want to do is get this shit out of your head and move on with your life and try to forget what you saw, but I really need you to go over it with me step by step so that I know what we are dealing with here so I can stop it.." Tamsin said as she gave her best sympathetic look. Compassion was not always her strong suit.
Angel took a deep breath before she started to speak:
It was horrible. Ronnie and I were walking down by the river when we heard growling by the bushes. We walked over and saw this giant monster there in the dark. It was like 15 feet tall and looked like it weighed a shit ton dude.. It was massive. It was like a massive WWE wrestler on steroids.. It's skin was grey and had scars all over it. It's faced looked like a fucked up evil version of Shrek man.. Ya know? It was covered in blood and looked like it had intestines or some shit dangling from it's mouth. I looked down and saw two bodies on the ground.. that's if you can even call them bodies.. It was more like two mounds of arms, legs, and a head with organs all over them. It is something I usually find cool as hell in the books and shit I read but this was like real life dude and these people were like ripped limb from limb and this thing or whatever was eating their body parts like a mother fucking chicken leg.. God the crunching of the bones we heard.. It was sick. I screamed and the thing looked at me and smiled then crouched down and jumped into the air and we couldn't see it anymore.. It's like it flew away or something.. We were scared it would come back so we called the cops.. We figured the people were dead considering their bodies were in like 5 pieces and their heads like weren't even attached. The thing wasn't human though.. and if it was then he seriously needs some fucking cosmetic work done dude..
Tamsin sat there with an intense stare as she studied the girl in front of her, Angel still having a blank stare.
"Alright, I think I've got what I need Angel.. Listen, I'm sorry you had to see that kid. Just try to move on with your life and all that.. If you think of anything else call the station, but for now I think you've been through enough. You and your boyfriend should get out of here. I'm sure you've had enough of the station for a lifetime. You're free to leave" Tamsin said as she gave a half smile and stood up leaving the room where she saw Dyson exiting his interrogation room, leading the boy to the room where he met up with his girlfriend. Tamsin walked to her desk and sat down. Dyson quickly followed and sat across from her. Their eyes met and both shared the same 'oh great.. this is gonna be a shit show' look.
"You know what it is partner?" Dyson asked as he frowned.
"Ciudach.." Tamsin said as she sighed, "And here I thought we would have some rebellious pixie to deal with.. Instead our first case back is a cannaibalsitic fae who lives in caves, hunts in darkness, is friggin' massive, and devour flesh and bones for strength.."
"And with the meal this one had last night it's going to be in prime fighting shape.. Ready for this?" Dyson asked as he stood up.
"Girl only needs 10 minutes right?" Tamsin said in a cocky tone as she raised an eyebrow.
"There's the partner I know and love.. Hunting trip?" Dyson asked as he grinned.
"Thought you'd never ask dog breath" Tamsin said as she smiled.
The two grabbed their guns and headed out the door.
"Bo Bo what the hell.. This bitch looks like she stepped out of a twisted version of Alice in Wonderland.. I'm gonna go ahead and say she's bat shit crazy" Kenzi whispered as the three women walked into the dinner downtown to meet the client for their new case.
"Be nice Kenz. I think you'll like to hear what kind of case this is.." Bo said as she smacked Kenzi's arm.
"You said you didn't want boring Sparky.. I'm willing to bet that's the last thing you'll get with this woman" Alex said as she chuckled, causing Bo to roll her eyes and smack the blonde too.
The three women sat down across from the woman.
The woman had her bright red hair up in a bee hive which looked about two fee tall, a bright orange hawaiian shirt, neon green pants, one flip flop that was purple with a sock on that streched up to her knee and a yellow slipper that was fuzzy. By the woman's face you would think that she was about 70 or so.
"Oh hey ya'll I'm just so glad ya'll made time to come help me" the woman said in a thick southern voice that didn't match her age at all. "My names Caroline McAdams and I appreciate your kindness in assisting me with my current situation. I've done heard from many folks you're the best around to help with strange and unnatural situations that come about"
"Hello Ms. McAdams, I'm Bo.. This is my partner and best friend Kenzi, and this is my sister-in-law Alex" Bo said with a sweet smile as she pointed to the two other woman who sat beside her.
"Please, call me Caroline! It's a pleasure to meet ya'll" the elderly woman said with a grin.
"You too ma'am" Alex said with a nod.
"So lady, what can we help ya with?" Kenzi said as she took out a note pad and pen to began to write.
"Well ya see, I've done lost my head" Caroline said as she frowned and sighed.
"Clearly.." Kenzi whispered as she felt a smack from Bo on her leg.
Alex couldn't help but chuckle.
"I'm sorry Caroline.. Please.. Continue.." Bo said as she gave a sweet smile.
"Well you see, I'm what ya'll would call a shifter. I am a light fae that can change my appearance and take the form of others for a brief amount of time. Kinda like one of them necro fae that can body jump but I can simply look at someone and mimic what they look like but only for a bit, then I have to return to my own body and look. Well ya see when I do this my head kinda well.. I kinda take off my head and let the look of the person I'm changing in to take over. Well when I done it this last time, I came home and my head was gone! If I don't get it back soon then I'll die.." Caroline said as she frowned and began to fan herself.
"Woah.." Kenzi said as she gawked at the woman before them.
"You're a Encantado.." Alex said as she raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms.
"Well it seems like you know you're fae missy.." Caroline said with a grin and wink.
"A what?" Bo asked in confusion as she looked to Kenzi who shrugged.
"Why don't you further explain what you really are there Miss.." Alex said as she scrunched her nose.
"Now don't go getting all bothered ma'am.. I'm light fae and although my kind are known for their negative powers, I'm not like that ya hear?" Caroline said as she glared at Alex.
"Look lady.. I'm not one to judge based on what type of fae you are but if we're going to help you then you need to explain to Bo and Kenzi here what you really are because I'll be damned if we go in to this and shit hits the fan and they aren't prepared enough. Got it? We'll help you but you need to be more specific about your kind" Alex said as she tilted her head and smirked. "They're baby fae.. Unlike me they have no idea what you really are and although the cute innocent southern approach is appealing, don't bullshit us"
"Look ma'am I don't mean to seem deceiving. I'm just scared. You're right honey, I'm an Encantado. We're usually fae that live deep underwater in a whole different realm. But when I was younger my parents, who are both dark, cast me out and I've been living and feeding here safely and cleanly for centuries. If an Encantado is dark their animal form is a sea snake, but if they're light like me then their animal form is a dolphin. We are great musicians and throw one hell of a hoedown. We have some mind control techniques that can be dangerous to humans and weak fae. My parents fed the old fashion way and would kidnap humans and steal their looks but ya see ya'll I don't do that, I just look at someone, touch them lightly like a handshake or something and mimic their appearance. Ya'll see I'm not dangerous and I don't feed by harming humans, gosh as long as I've lived here humans have treated me better than my own family but if I don't get my own head back soon and return to some form of water I'll die.. I swear ya'll I don't mean any trouble. I just want my head back so I can go back home to the sea and head to Texas.. Please, ya'll have to help me" Caroline said as tears filled in her eyes.
"Holy freakin fae you're a dolphin?!" Kenzi said as her jaw dropped.
Bo simply rolled her eyes. "We'll help you okay, don't worry. Just tell us the last place you left your.. Uhm head.. and we'll go from there. Do you know of anyone who would want to do this to you?"
"Well I wouldn't be shocked if someone from my family is here and has done this to punish me for never returning to our realm and trying to mend things with my clan but gosh.. other than that I don't know.." Caroline said as she looked at Bo with pleading eyes.
"Okay.. Well tell us where to start looking and we'll see what we can do.. How much time do you have before you.. well.." Bo said as she tried to search for the right word.
"Croak?" Kenzi asked as she raised an eyebrow and shrugged.
"Well I always lock up my head in the safe in my apartment but when I went back to my house it was gone and it looked like someone had done broken in and ransacked the place. Here's my key, feel free to go and look around. I'm renting a room at the Sunnydale in down the street near the lake, room 102.. I have until tomorrow morning and then the effects will here be done irreversible.." Caroline said as she gathered her purse. "Bless ya'll for trying to help. If you can't I understand but I sure do appreciate everything" Caroline said as she gave a sweet smile and nod.
"We'll do everything we can. We'll start with your apartment and go from there and see what we can find and come to your room later tonight" Bo said as she shook the woman's hand.
"Thanks ya'll" Caroline said as she turned and headed out the door.
"Sooooo now we get to go look for crazy old lady's head huh? Bo Bo you weren't kidding when you said I wouldn't get bored with this! Dude she's a flippin dolphin… Ha.. See what I did there.." Kenzi said as she grinned.
"Yeah yeah come on bestie" Bo said as she grabbed Kenzi's hand and stood up.
"Let's go investigate Flipper's sea world shack" Alex said as she stood up and smiled, causing Kenzi and Bo to both start laughing.
"I knew we were so meant to be" Kenzi said as she high fived Alex.
"Come on you two.. We can make fun of the southern bell AFTER we save her" Bo said as she and the other two headed out to Caroline's apartment to search for leads.
"Alright Tams.. I can smell it.." Dyson said as he stopped walking and sniffed the air.
"Dude.. That's so weird. We really have to think of a new way for you to say that without sounding creepy" Tamsin said as she rolled her eyes, crossed her arms and looked at the dark and damp cave opening.
"Yeah well we can brainstorm later and figure it out. Right now we need to see if I'm right and if this is where the Cidach is hiding out. It's the only place it could be and I can smell the fresh blood coming from inside.. I'm gonna call the station and tell them what we've found and where we are. Hale should be there. That way if anything goes wrong he'll know where to find us. Plus I asked him to talk to Trick to make sure we brought the right weapons to kill this thing" Dyson said as he pulled his phone out.
"What? Don't trust my expertise on how to slaughter this bitch?" Tamsin said as she scrunched her nose.
"Not at all partner, just double checking" Dyson said with a grin.
"Sureeee.. I'm gonna call Bo and make sure she and the dynamic fire duo haven't gotten themselves killed yet, plus if I go all ball busting, guns a blazin', fae cannablistic ass kicker without telling her she'll shit a brick" Tamsin said, causing Dyson to chuckle.
"Whipped.." Dyson murmured as he turned. Tamsin picked up a rock and threw it at the wolf, hitting him in the shoulder, which only made the shifter laugh harder.
Tamsin picked up her phone and dialed Bo's number.
Bo: Well hello there Valkyrie
Tamsin: Hey Succu-babe, staying out of trouble?
Bo: Always
Tamsin: Right, so what case are you and the two flamers working on that's going to BRING you trouble?
Bo: Hahaha, you know me all too well.. We're helping a light fae Encantado find her head before dawn so she doesn't die and can morph into a fish or something.
Tamsin: Haha Dolphin babe.. Dolphin..
Bo: Same difference. What about you detective? How's the case going? Any leads?
Tamsin: Yeah actually.. Dyson and I interviewed the witnesses and we determined the killer is a Ciudach.. Don't ask, it's a long story on what it is and shit but D-Man and I are in the woods now about to crush this bitch before we head to the Dal. Figured I would call you and check in to make sure you haven't gotten yourself and our kid killed yet playing P.I. throughout Canada.
Bo: Well aren't you just so adorable when you're worried.. But this ass kicking you're about to hand out.. Is this fae something I'm gonna be mad at you for messing with and making me worry over?
Tamsin: Probably. But let's be real. This thing won't lay a finger on me. I'll be home alive and bitchy as ever.
Bo: Oh the words you say that melt my heart *sarcasm implied*
Tamsin: You love me. Be careful with the Encantado sweet cheeks. They're sneaky bitches and use water as their weapon along with their many mind fucking abilities. Kick whoever's ass jacked the head and get that ass home in ONE piece.. Preferably unharmed.
Bo: I promised you a fun night didn't I? I'll be fine. YOU be careful. I want to hear all about your case when we get home. And babe.. Try to bring Dyson back alive too.. He's kinda our baby's uncle.
Tamsin: I'll do that if you can try to keep dumb and dumber breathing
Bo: Haha you know that's asking a lot right?
Tamsin: Yeah well I'm kinda fond of the wolf, baby fire fae and my little shit of a sister so how about we just go ahead and say we'll all meet up after?
Bo: That sounds like a plan
Tamsin: If you need anything or if something happens let me know through the bond okay? I'll have my phone but I won't have service in the cave.
Bo: That and our bond is kinda faster hun
Tamsin: You know what I mean ass hat
Bo: Haha yes babe.. Alright well we're at the client's place so we're gonna go check it out and hopefully find some leads. Go kill that thing and get that sexy blonde ass to the Dal so I can see you. Momma's hungry and craving her Valkyrie.
Tamsin: Mmm.. Keep saying things like that and I won't be able to hang up
Bo: Haha go on babe.. I'll see you later. I love you.
Tamsin: Love you too pretty girl
Tamsin hung up her phone and looked to Dyson who was putting his phone in his pocket.
"So was I right?" Tamsin asked as she crossed her arms.
"Just like usual partner" Dyson said with a grin, "Ready to go?"
"You mean ready to walk into a pitch black cave for a wolf and a Valkyrie to face off with a cannibalistic fae who just devoured enough flesh and bones to power it up like a mother fucker? Hell.. Yes.." Tamsin said as she grinned.
"I was hoping you'd say that.. Let's go.." Dyson said as he flashed his eyes yellow.
"Ladies first wolf, ladies first.." Tamsin said as she turned her eyes black.