The Dark Fae compound.
Evony walked around laughing. She had hit so many marks and never once lifted a hand to do so. Did the Succubus really think she could run up on her and Evony wouldn't be ready for her? After all the years she had known the Succubus and recently learned about her Mass chi suck abilities from Kenzi. For all that she had done for Lauren whether Bo liked it or not, Lauren paid her back immensely and none of it was ever sexually.
She suspected that's why Bo had come in the first place. To try and catch them in the act. Not all of Evony's dealings had to do with treachery or sex. Sometimes it was just plain old fun at the expense of the Unaligned one.
Bo
I lost my shit. I really did and it wasn't pretty. When Evony literally dropped Dyson's dead body in front of me. I was gone. She did not even surface. I was alone for the first time in years.
I screamed so loud I broke every window in Evony's compound. Why? Why did this have to happen? Things were going well. Rainer and I were almost on top of the Fae world. Lauren wouldn't have died had she came back home and accepted that Rainer was my choice. He was power. Who could go wrong with a guy that could see the future? Or at least I thought he could. Either way that weapon was more powerful than any I owned or could ever get my hands on.
But no. She chose to stay with the Dark and what did it get her? Murdered. I would have protected her but it would have had to be on the down low because let's face it Rainer didn't like Lauren. Even if he was a Revnant, he didn't like her and that's why she was thrown out with the rest of those non believers. Out of the clubhouse and out of my life.
Back to my story. When I snapped I brought Dyson's body to Trick. Trick was pissed off because I wouldn't bring Dyson back again. Maybe if he could learn to protect his own ass he wouldn't need saving all of the time. What am I the only Succubus Trick knows? He can't find one to bring Dyson back? Why is it always left up to me?
To make matters worse I tried to call Kenzi to convince them to let me out but she was failing. Trick would not budge on that. I sucked up what little pride I had left and called Lauren. Wouldn't you know her phone rung from the very floor I was now standing on. I looked through it to see who she called last and she had wiped her call history completely clean. She must have left it behind on purpose. So I can't track her. Damn it. Not again!
I need to get out of here. I'm sure Trick will send a shifter to find Lauren. She had never been set free yet by the Fae and he hated losing anything that belonged to them. I don't know why though. He hides behind his barkeeper job, not too many knows he's the Blood King unless Vex told them.
Vex was another problem. I hated him but I could use his powers to bust out of here. But he wouldn't do it without a price and wanting to know why I am so eager to get out of here.
For one I hate cages. Two Lauren is out there somewhere alone. I hate knowing she has my memories because she may never warm to me again. We all shitted on her at one time or another and she has every right to be skeptical and pissed off. But I have never seen her that mad before.
When she snapped at Kenzi and left I knew what she was really thinking. Why was she going to stay and explain to Kenzi what was going on between us knowing Kenzi would side viciously with me. Mocking Lauren for being a human when I could have a lifetime with Fae Dyson.
One reason I really snapped is because I can't trace her. Not at all. She was genius to leave her phone behind because that's how I found Dyson, I mean her the last time she ran off. Geez. That day. The things we said to each other. Did to each other. I left her and she knows that too. I cringe thinking of her thinking of that day. If she remembers that I'm really screwed because my mouth threw her away. You know the scene with Tamsin.
Oh! And speaking of that. Lauren's upset? How about leaving my mother as a target for her lunatic Doctor friend. I haven't forgotten him stabbing Aife. If Lauren was going to turn him into Bugs Bunny she should have said so. She's angry? Pffft I'm angry too.
This really is a new Lauren. Not a evil Lauren but a pissed off at all of us Lauren. She doesn't trust any of us. Especially me. I really need to snap out of it and remember why she fell for me the first time. Maybe I can work that angle again. But without the new Succubus in town that fascinates the Doctor. She's too hip to that bit.
Do you know how many lovers this Succubus could have? One for every time I blink and we all know that's a lot. But no. I chose Lauren. I was happy with my choice until my choice was taken from me. Left. Discarded. Thrown away like a bowl of spoiled leftovers.
Holy hell what the shit is wrong with me? I am in here for nothing! I closed my eyes to focus and opened them again. Locking eyes with the lock I blew fire melting it and opening the door. I'm out of here!
The Dal
Trick had paced back and forth. Dyson's body was still in front of him on one of the tables. He had cleared the Dal out after Bo came in carrying him. He needed Dyson alive and if Bo wouldn't do it, he knew of only one other Succubus.
"Is Bo really not going to bring him back? Kenzi asked.
"If she brought him back here dead, more that likely she won't bring him back to life". Trick admitted. He loved that Bo had those powers he just wish she knew when to use them for the good of the Fae and Dyson being alive would be good for the Fae.
"Then there has to be another Succubus somewhere. You have to know one". Kenzi said. She missed Dyson too. He was an ass but he was loyal to them. Especially to Bo.
Trick paced back and forth at a faster speed. Kenzi knew that look. He had an idea and wasn't ready to roll with it.
"What is it? Kenzi asked stopping Trick in his tracks. He bowed his head and lifted it again.
"There is one Succubus". Trick said softly swallowing hard.
"What? You know another one? Then what the hell are you waiting for? Go and get her D-man needs her help! Kenzi spat. Trick was a sneaky old fool. If he knew someone why didn't he try to get her there instead of waiting for Bo to decide?
"Kenzi it is not that simple". Trick spat. She thought the Fae worked like magic. There were laws to follow. Other things to consider.
"You always say that and frankly that's a tired ass answer Trick. Dyson needs you and you are failing him". Kenzi said.
"It's not a tired answer. It's a smart answer. I wouldn't bring her here to bring Dyson back. I would bring her here so she could convince Bo to bring him back". Trick explained.
"Ohhh balls. I think I know who you're talking about and don't say another word because I won't hide that from Bo". Kenzi said. She was still feeling guilty about not telling Bo they had known where Lauren was but didn't tell Bo until they lost Lauren's location after they all left Tafts. But that was Lauren this is Dyson. Maybe she could keep another secret if it meant bringing Dyson back.
"It's her mother Kenzi. If anyone can convince Bo to bring Dyson back, it's Aife". Trick said softly moving away from her.
"What the fuck did you just say? Bo snapped with her eyes flashing between brown and blue. Surely she didn't hear him right. Did he not learn the last time they hid Aife? Silly old fool.
"Bo! How did you get out? Trick asked worriedly. That cage was locked up tight. Nobody could get out of there.
"Nevermind and answer my question! Bo snapped slowly approaching Trick.
Trick swallowed hard again. He was certain Bo wouldn't get out of that cage. Now he had a mess on his hands. One he had hoped to avoid.
Kenzi didn't know what to do. Bo was pissed off and she had never seen her that angry before. She stood in between them but far enough away to avoid punches or kicks that could fly.
"Bo just listen to me". Trick said.
"Ohh I know that line. You're about to lie and say I didn't hear you say that you can go and get Aife to convince me to bring Dyson back to life". Bo snapped bitterly. This was bullshit. But then it always was when it came to Trick.
"Bo..you need to bring him back! Trick snapped pointing at Dyson. The wolf was starting to stink up the place too.
"You have balls. You know where Aife is and then have the nerve to think she would convince me to bring Dyson back? Bo said standing over Trick as he bent over backwards. Aife doesn't even like Dyson. She even told her he's not good enough for her.
"I...we need him Bo! Trick said gently falling to the floor so that she would back away.
"I see why mom doesn't trust you. You don't care about anyone but yourself and your needs. Did it ever occur to you that I might need Aife? Bo asked angrily. It was disgusting even being related to such a coward.
"Guys come on. We need to focus on the good and not evil". Kenzi said.
"Kenzi! Bo snapped.
"Uhh what? Kenzi asked raising her hands.
"There is evil here. In his veins. Just because he looks innocent doesn't mean he is". Bo said. She was starting to see why Lauren was angry. There was always something sinister going on with Trick.
"Well we need to get Dyson back by any means necessary". Kenzi said softly. She wasn't about to get in the middle of the Aife talk because the woman was crazy as hell.
"Well unless you're going to do it, he stays where he is". Bo said. She was feeling guilty about it but not enough to bring him back. Evony's taunts had hit their mark. If she did bring him back when she didn't try to bring Lauren back, the Doctor would never forgive her. Bo nearly choked on her own memory when she said those same words to Lauren. Was she really so brutally unforgiving of Lauren to the point Lauren felt shut out and left out?
"Bo you can't be serious! You have to bring him back. We need him". Kenzi pleaded.
"Then you find a way to do it. I have other stuff to do". Bo said. Aife had suddenly been added to the list.
"What? How? Kenzi asked.
"Find a witch, a druid, I don't know anyone but me or mom! Bo snapped. She was tired of this conversation already. She was free and needed to be elsewhere. She just wasn't sure where that elsewhere was.
Bo stomped out of the Dal leaving Kenzi and Trick to their mission. She was serious about Dyson. What could she have done for him anyways? His newly minted Dark Fae contract all but meant his death. If Trick was so good, let him bring the shifter back.
Lauren
I had driven far out of town and found a small house to rent. I needed to be away from Toronto and all who knew me. But that was a lie. Did they really know me? They all think so little of the human Doctor. Even Kenzi thinks she's above me on the food chain. If it weren't for Bo she would still be scheming and robbing people. So how was she better than me?
I never thought I was better than her. I just never had time for her. When I did she was always cutting me down either in front of Bo or Dyson. Cutting my work down even though the fake Doctor saved her life many times. Either it was the foot soup or her rash after boldly getting her boy Dyson's love back for him. Next time she can take her ass to a hospital like regular humans.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I have enemies but not friends. I had one until Nadia woke up and died. That still hurts. Not because I am still in love with her. It hurts because my five years of work went up in smoke in a matter of days. Perhaps I didn't work hard enough or look hard enough for real answers.
I have been pouring over my book that I recovered from the Dal. Trick is thousands of years old. Why does he need books on the Fae? He won't miss mine. I was given this book as payment by a Dark Fae Incubus. The one that I snuck off and treated with the same serum I gave Bo to help with her hunger.
That's something the Light never knew. I could be sneaky when I wanted to be. And right now I needed to be on top of my game. The biggest threat of my life is out there. Standing. Stalking. Sitting. Waiting. Waiting to take his powers back.
How Bo missed that part is beyond me. Doesn't she get what he meant? He will take his powers back and I will be dead again. Why? Because I didn't leave the Fae when I had the chance. But knowing the Fae as I do, they would have found me and I would have still died. Just a body on the ground. Not mised and not worth bringing back.
Not a single tear. Not even all the hysterics Dyson got when he was lying dead on the floor at the Dal. I'm not bitter though. I just know better.
I am hopeful that this book I'm reading will give me the answers I'm looking for. I can't say any of it outloud because I need to stay ahead of them. Ahead of him.
I wish I could trust them. I simply can't. How can you trust anyone that thinks you're just a frigid stuck up person? A lowly human even though Kenzi is one. How can I trust them when they all left me at Tafts and didn't bat an eye trying to find me.
"Take all the time you need. I'm not going anywhere.
"Whoever you are I know you and I love you".
"I don't know where they took her".
I slammed my hand on the table. See that is what I'm dealing with too. Bo's memories. On one hand it's genius because I know what she feels and the rest of them do and sadly I don't believe it's much. On the other hand maybe I was better off not knowing how easily she forgave their betrayals.
Kenzi said she kissed Dyson. Forgiven the same Day. Tamsin said she brought the Wanderer to Bo. Forgiven the same day.
But me? No. I get my necklace nearly thrown at me. My calls blocked. Left for dead literally. I get screamed at and humiliated in front of Rainer. Not that he was of some importance to me but he had to be to Bo for her to raise her voice at me. She never did that. Never. Well except that time she was struggling with being a monster.
I never felt like or treated her like she was but apparently I was and am to all of them.
I finally finished my book and am teaching myself to try and disguise my thoughts. I have to. It's the only way I will win. It's the only way I will survive.
"Do you think it will be that easy Dr. Lewis? Hades voice rained down over the Dr.
"No. I know what I'm up against and I'm not afraid". Lauren said quietly.
"And what makes you think you are worthy of my time and energy? Hades asked.
"Well if I'm worth your powers, I'm worth something to you". Lauren replied.
"Touché but you're worth something to my Succubus. When I'm ready for her, I will come for you and my powers". Hades said as he voice trailed off.
"I've stood in the face of your Succubus. I will never be scared". I laughed.
TBC