Bo
Nothing. There was absolutely nothing coming to my head. He can't be serious. No matter what I choose to do Lauren would die. For the first time I am starting to wonder if she died and I went to get her back, would she even be the same Lauren I fell for in the first place?
She is so angry and bitter. I can't get to her. Nothing I say gets to her. I closed my eyes to think. To really think.
I can't stop my Succubus. She showed up to talk to Kenzi and relented on her own. If I start her this time I may never be me again. There is no way I win in any of this. But to be honest I have already lost. Lauren has already died once and look how she came back.
Then there are the other people out there. Humans. Fae. Can I take what little time they have from them? There are mothers having babies right now. Can I open my mouth and rob them of seeing their child for the first time? Little kids running and playing in the parks. Going to school. Going out to eat with their families. Families just enjoying their day in any capacity.
Kenzi. Besides mom and this Lauren she is all that I have left right now. Can I really kill her given the position we left her in? I don't know what to do. I have always thought I was a monster and he was assuredly trying to make me one.
The last time I felt my Succubus in full glory was when I saved Dyson. It was a struggle then. If I feed from more than 4 people, I will be lost. Lost to her. Lost to him. Lost to Lauren.
Why are you fighting it Isabeau? You will feel so much better. You will be full. You will be free". Hades said.
"Leave me alone". Bo snapped.
"I am not them. You can't push me away for your latest boy toy. I am you. I am inside of you. I am everywhere. You can't escape me". Hades laughed.
"I don't have to listen to this. I will fix all of this on my own". Bo said.
"Fix it? You have never fixed anything. You're a Succubus with an insatiable appetite. You will go hungry, it's just a matter of time. So you may as well feed". Hades said.
"Where is she? Bo asked looking around for Lauren. She didn't even see Hades. She only heard him and he was louder than he had ever been before.
"Tsk my silly daughter. You will not see her. I told you she will be under my control while you feed". Hades laughed.
"Let me see her". Bo asked.
"No". Hades said simply.
"Why? Are you afraid of her? Bo asked.
"When I sent Tamsin after you, she thought you weren't real. I had never planned on Lauren being born or real". Hades said.
"What does that even mean? Bo asked throwing her arms in the air. She felt silly talking to someone she could not see.
"To be my daughter you are slow. Must get that from your mother. The Doctor can control my Succubus if you see her before you feed or while you feed, she will stop her from feeding". Hades laughed. He thought Bo had recognized this after all of these years. How many clues did she need?
"If you want me to feed. Show me Lauren first". Bo said softly. She really did want to see her. Needed to see her.
"I said no and you don't have a choice. If you don't feed, you will never see her again and there will be no need of going to Valhalla, I will take her somewhere even you can't go". Hades laughed. As King of all things Death, he had a ton of tricks up his sleeve.
"I could totally fuck up your plan and kill myself". Bo said.
"Watch your language with me young lady and that will not work either". Hades laughed. Did Bo really think it was that easy?
"Mom. Mom can help me". Bo said pleadingly.
"She's too busy killing the Blood King and bringing him back to life. See. Death is your birthright". Hades laughed again. The things Aife was currently doing to Trick was delicious to behold.
Bo groaned. There was nothing she could do. There was no help. Even if she found Lauren Hades would likely make her vanish into smoke.
"It's your own fault. You should have never fallen in love". Hades laughed. He knew Bo was thinking of Lauren again. They both loved her. Bo and her Succubus. That's why the Succubus so easily kicked the Lich's ass and stopped her rampage at the sex club. Bo didn't even know she could do that yet. That's how Hades came to know of both of their affections for the Dr.
"Why Lauren? Bo asked softly.
"I just told you. You love her and she can take my Succubus down. Imagine a human being that powerful. I had to come for her". Hades said.
"You could have come for me and just left Lauren alone! Bo screamed.
"That's it baby girl. Get mad. My Succubus will surface. Everyone came for the good Doctor. You were just to busy with the silly human cases to understand or notice". Hades laughed.
"Now what are you talking about? Bo asked tiredly. This was getting her nowhere but it was buying her time to think of what she would do.
"The first Ash knew you loved her. That's why he asked her of all people to distract you. He had Dyson by his balls, he could have asked him. The Lich knew you wanted her the minute you two stepped into his lair. Dyson tried to get her run from you after the Garuda. Kenzi just hated her guts period. That one I can't explain because Kenzi's a human too. Huge hypocrite there. Tamsin knew enough to tell her about the kiss between you two. The Doctor has a slap that can be heard around the world and under it. The Morrigan knew too that's why she had a perfect plan of getting Lauren to stay with the Dark after she rescued her from Taft's compound. The same compound you left your human Doctor while you ran off with Fae Tamsin. Your dead dick Rainer knew too. Why do you think he stopped your talk with her? That girl is a game changer and I can't have her pulling out a win in the fourth quarter of my game". Hades laughed. All of it really was Bo's fault. People could get to Lauren anytime they wanted and Bo was lost or too busy bitching to Kenzi about Lauren to stop them.
Bo shook her head. He was right. He was an evil bastard but he was right. She had left Lauren vulnerable to all of that shit. Even Tamsin telling Lauren about the kiss left her vulnerable too. Vulnerable to the pain and humiliation of someone telling her that wasn't Bo. Her jaw tightened when she thought about Lauren asking for a break and that was likely the day it all happened. The day she left her vulnerable to the teenager's attack while she was at the Dal having drinks with Kenzi. Vulnerable to every Fae because she didn't push Lauren to come home with her. She left her with Evony and even if Evony didn't kill her Rainer did. Bo had a hand in that too. She pushed Lauren with him standing outside of her door and he knew then the Doctor had to die.
"Lauren". Bo whispered.
Lauren
Lauren was pacing back and forth. One minute she was in the field watching Aife and Trick and the next minute she was in a dark room made of solid stone.
When Lauren went to lift her hand she heard Hades voice.
"If you use my powers to get out of here, I will kill your family and Isabeau". Hades laughed. Lauren was angry and he fed off of it. It's how he got to her. She was angry at Bo. For all that Tamsin thought she was, Lauren was the real door leading him to his Succubus.
Lauren shook her head. She hadn't seen her family in years and it was a good considering Hades knew about them. For the moment they were safe.
Bo? Well Bo could save herself. She hadn't needed Lauren's help. Not even when she tried to stop her from fighting Vex and he would have kicked her ass had her favorite shifter not showed up. But he wouldn't have known if Lauren hadn't gone to tell him.
That night after they slept together Lauren had written many notes explaining why she did it but knew Bo would tear them up just seeing her handwriting and that was something that needed to be said in person.
Tell Bo her plan about Evony? Bo would have ruined it either by showing up everyday or not leaving at all. She did it to try and free Bo from her Dark Fae contract and for all the Fae books Lauren had read, none of them mentioned Rainer. Bo's sponsor. Bo's destiny.
Lauren should have known then to walk away from her because apparently risking her life with both Ash's, Taft and Evony who hated humans was just all lies and plots of revenge against Bo.
Why would Lauren need revenge against Bo? She had Rainer. Lauren didn't have a lover but she had the next best thing, protection from the Fae and Evony had been strict about guarding the Doctor. She had to sneak away from them when Bo called about the Una Mens having Dyson. Lauren had to laugh, he died anyways and at Bo's or her Succubus hands. Either way the wicked dick was gone.
"I can read your thoughts Dr and yes Dyson's death is quite amusing but what's even funnier is my Succubus has not gone to get him back". Hades laughed.
Lauren ignored him and continued to pace. If she couldn't use his powers how was she going to get out of there. Bo would never come for her. Bo wouldn't care to. As angry as she was with her only Bo could beat Hades. Not even Aife had the powers that they had.
She had to admit the man was a sick genius. Combining his blood with that of Trick's made Bo unstoppable. And like Lauren, Aife had been left to fend for herself amongst the Dark Fae. That's why she had a fail-safe plan in motion. It was never meant for her to sleep with Evony. That was just the fastest way to get it to work.
How many times had she stuck her neck out for Bo only to be left hanging in the wind? She didn't count the Lich because Bo had taken her to him. Now had she left her with him to run off to save someone else she would include him in her list.
She thought of Aife. She wasn't attracted to that Succubus but found her crazy enough to believe she would never leave a woman with a mad man or the Fae. Aife would have killed them in a heart beat. She never needed to stand behind anyone in the Fae. Not even Trick and from what she saw her doing to him, she hated him more than Lauren had seen anyone hate someone. A crazed Succubus like that could be a really good friend as long as you stayed on her good side.
Lauren didn't need to do anything but stay where she was and think. Until she thought of a way out, she was better off where she was. Her family was safe and Bo was her own best weapon against him.
Aife
Aife had killed Trick for the final time and this time would not be bringing him back. The other Fae had all but maimed him in anger over him cursing them for no reason other than his own arrogance and self-centered laws.
She had to laugh but didn't interfere when two shifters stormed over and began to eat him. It was gross to look at but she wanted to be sure he was dead and gone.
He was almost worse than Hades. But when she thought about it, he was just like Hades. Evil. What kind of parent leaves their child with the Dark when said child was only trying to avenge the death of her Light Fae mother? His name was Fitzpatrick but she always knew he was a trick.
Killing him also solved another problem. Getting him away from Bo. He never knew Bo's powers only that she was his granddaughter. Bo could have snapped his neck long ago if she wanted to and he would wonder how and why and then try to get her under his control. She remembered how she warned Bo about letting a man own her ass. No. A Succubus only belonged to said Succubus.
She didn't know where Lauren and Bo had gone. Probably to talk or get away from the gruesomeness of Trick's demise. It didn't bother Aife having seen her mother's body after she was murdered. This was child's play compared to that. She needed a drink and with Trick dead she knew where to get one or two.
Bo
Bo continued to pace back and forth. She knew what she had to do, she just didn't want to do it. What if Lauren is already dead? If she fed there would be nobody left. Nobody but her and Hades. She still hadn't seen him yet. Only when he was in Lauren's body did see him in a coporeal form.
She shuddered at the thought of him using Lauren's body again. Would she have to fight her? Even if it wasn't Lauren it would be Lauren's body. A body she had craved so many days and nights. Every curve. Her scent. Her voice. Her eyes. Her taste.
Even in her Succubus form would she stop long enough to recognize it was Lauren if they did had to fight to get rid of Hades? This was really a clusterfuck. Was Hades right? Did her love for Lauren doom her to him and his control?
What about Tamsin and Rainer? Had she overlooked what they were and did? Was what Hade said true? Did Tamsin really taunt Lauren enough to hurt her and make her decide that they needed a break. Maybe the break was Lauren's way of keeping the Fae, namely them out of Lauren's life and apartment.
They did come and go as they pleased there. Even if Lauren's door was always open it didn't mean that they were always welcome. Especially Tamsin. The girl was a straight up bitch when she wanted to be and to think she did that to Lauren hurt Bo and pissed her off. But it all made sense why she punched the shit out of the Valkyrie taking her eye out. Tamsin looked like a pirate now with the eye patch she was wearing.
"Tsk and you asked me where the Doctor is and here you are mentally fawning all over the Valkyrie". Hades laughed.
"Where is Lauren? Bo asked bitterly. She was tired of his shit.
"Don't worry sweet pea. The Doctor is fine. For now". Hades laughed.
"For now? What did you do to her? Bo snapped.
"I won't have to do anything to her as long as you feed and you better get with it because I'm tired of this elementary going back and forth". Hades said coldly. Bo was trying his patience. If he had his way this part of her would never exist. The weak part.
"Show me Lauren and I will". Bo said. She had to try.
"Fine". Hades said snapping his fingers.
Bo turned her head and smiled as she saw Lauren standing just a few feet away from her to only watch her disappear. Bo screamed
"OOO that's it get angry! Hades laughed.
"What did you do?! Bo seethed.
"Don't get mad at me. You said show you Lauren and I did". Hades laughed. He agreed to show Lauren but never said she would stay.
Bo sighed. She had to try and stay calm otherwise her Succubus really would take over.
"Staying calm won't help you for long". Hades said. Bo was being naive to think he couldn't read her thoughts. As long as he wasn't in corporeal form he could read them really well.
Bo screamed again. There was no getting around this or getting away from that guy. He was in her head and he could very well be in Lauren's too. What was he filling her head with about her and would it be something Bo could explain out of her head?
But when did Bo explain anything to Lauren or allow Lauren to explain anything to her? Bo only thought about the time she told Lauren that she slept with Dyson to heal. But was that really for healing or did she just want him since he was so easily offering it? He Succubus never needed to be that aroused to feed. Her Succubus didn't even fully surface until they broke the table.
Maybe Lauren was right when she said she would always be asking more from Bo than she could give her. She wasn't even committed to her emotionally at times. So why did they need to be in a relationship if Lauren was a friend with benefits like the others? Bo screamed again at that thought. This wasn't her. It was Hades. Since when had she doubted her feelings for Lauren? Lauren?
"You don't need to be aroused to feed. I can make you feed". Hades said.
Bo hung her head. Well shit. She was like a walking weapon for him to use whenever he could. It wasn't like when she would kick someone's ass. She couldn't see his ass and wouldn't be able to beat him. She had to do something because if Lauren was the dangling carrot then she was vulnerable again and Bo's going back and forth in her mind and with Hades left her in that position.
She couldn't even ask Hades how he could make her feed because the longer she prolonged it. The longer Lauren would be out there alone.
"Ahh I see you have decided to let me help you then". Hades said.
"Don't touch me! I'll do it". Bo cried. So many innocents were about to lose their lives and didn't even know it. Two tears rolled down her face as she lifted her arms. She wasn't sure it was the right way to mass feed but since it worked on the Lich, she tried it. She positioned herself in the middle of the field and opened her mouth. She cringed when she heard Hades laugh over and over and over again. She almost felt like this was his sick way of assaulting her.
Hades continued to laugh as the Succubus fed. It was a thing of beauty to his eyes and the sounds of bodies dropping dead was music to his hears.
The Succubus was in control and no matter how much Bo struggled to reel her in, she couldn't. The chi was sinking down her throat and it made her sick to her stomach. Once she detected Kenzi's chi. Her heart was broken again. She never knew when she had sucked Aife's chi because she never tasted it before, the closest she got was when Aife sucked hers when they first met and when they were about to fight. Not long enough to be able to detect it.
When she heard the Succubus growl she knew she must have detected it. Bo wouldn't have known otherwise.
She should have gone to Aife after Hades asked her to do this. She should have trusted her when she wanted her to rule with her. But no. She trusted Trick even after he and Dyson had lied about Aife. They had no idea who her father was. Aife knew him and his powers. Dyson and Trick weren't doing anything for her but holding her back. She could kick ass anytime she wanted to and didn't need a wolf or sage's protection. This was her. Her Succubus. Her powers. Her body.
She felt it. She was so much stronger than anyone had thought she was. Well except when Lauren said she was more unique than anyone had thought her to be.
It was a nice feeling she had to admit but most of all it was giving her time to think. To plan how to take over the Succubus and get those people back by reversing this.
"That's it Bo. Beautiful". Hades laughed. The world would be his and maybe hers but Bo had a long way to go to prove she really was his again. His Pyrripus. His daughter. His blood. Trick's could never do this for her. That cowardly King turned over his own Princess.
The Succubus started to cough. "I think I'm...I think I'm full". She said.
"You're not full. You're stalling". Hades laughed.
"No. I'm full. I think". The Succubus said.
"You're not full. You're stalling and you will feed again". Hades laughed.
"I said I'm full and besides I'm not afraid of someone I can't see". The Succubus panted as she was Bo once again.
"Afraid now? Hades laughed.
"Mom? Bo said softly stepping to the woman.
"No but I could be Aife if you wish". Hades laughed snapping his fingers.
Bo shook her head. One minute Mary Dennis was standing in front of her with Hades voice. The next it was Aife. He went back and forth between them as he laughed.
"Stop it! Bo screamed.
"Yeah you're right. Lauren's body was better. I see why love it so much. I could work with that". Hades laughed.
"If you go near Lauren again I'll...
"You'll what? You don't even know where she is. You may have killed her while you were getting your mass chic suck on". Hades laughed.
"I know Lauren's chi. I didn't feed from her". Bo said softly.
"Are you sure about that? Hades asked mockingly.
"I know the taste". Bo said.
"Only problem with that is, she died, her chi's not going to taste the same". Hades laughed now in a male body.
"Who the hell are you now? Bo asked noticing he was no longer Mary Dennis.
"Eric Roberts is...was a favorite of mine. Great actor and not bad looking at all". Hades laughed. So many dead bodies to choose from and imitate.
Bo finally found an opening. "Fine if you want me to feed, show me the real you".
"You will still have to feed. Remember I have your precious daughter and she's somewhere eveb your dog wouldn't find her. Ahh wait. He's dead". Hades laughed again.
"I've fed all that I am going to until you show me the real you. A daughter has a right to meet her daddy". Bo said.
"Every time your Succubus surfaced to kill. That was me. So we've already met". Hades said.
"Now who's stalling? I can still kill myself". Bo said.
"And I would bring you back only this time I would be in your body to do it. You will never get it back if I do. And that sounds incestuous". Hades said.
That's it. That's why Hades needed Aife. Why would he have to jump into Bo's body to save her? He can't feed but a Succubus can. She thought of Trick and how he could have been as evil as this bastard with Aife had he not sent her away.
"Feed monster. That's all you were and all you would ever amount to be". Hades said back in Mary's body.
How do I get him out of there? Bo asked herself.
"We never should adopted such a murderous animal. But once the money stopped rolling in, we had to kick your ass out". Hades said.
Bo closed her eyes. She had to tune him out and think of a new plan. But his words hit home literally.
"Killed that nice boy and left us to clean up the mess. No wonder your real mother didn't want you". Hades laughed. Having a feminine voice was funny.
"Show me your body. Big bad Hades hiding in other people's bodies. You're nothing. A coward. Zilch. A clown amongst the real Gods". Bo snapped.
Hades was fed up with Bo's stalling. So he did the only thing he could. He revealed his own body. A tall dark haired gentlemen with blue eyes.
"Well not what I expected. I was expecting you to have horns and balls of steel". Bo said looking Hades up and down.
"Feed". Hades said.
"Wow! Your voice is deeper too". Bo said.
Hades was done playing. He rushed at Bo and picked her up by her neck. "You should have just fed when I asked you to. There are still thousands of lives out there so you weren't done or full. I know how much you can take in and you barely scratched the surface. But now you have pissed me off with your disobedience. I will show you real power". He said dropping Bo to the ground.
Bo sunk down to the ground as she coughed violently.
"Such a disappointment. I will go and revive Aife long enough to make another Succubus. Hopefully that one will mind her daddy". Hades said coldly.
Bo couldn't do anything. Her hands were pitch black and it was spreading rapidly up her arms. She wanted to pull his chi but couldn't without her arms.
"You're dying Isabeau. Without your hands and arms you won't be able to feed. You will die slowly". Hades laughed staring down at Bo. She should have fed like he wanted her to because it would have saved her life for a few days. She would be lucky to live another day in her condition.
Hades spun around and jumped back a bit at the sight in front of him.
"Is that all you got? Lauren laughed.
"How did you get out? Hades laughed. He didn't think Lauren had it in her.
"Simple you put me in a dungeon I had already been in before". Lauren seethed. She literally had to claw her way out and would need a hot bath later
"Ahhh come to save the Succubus? Hades laughed pointing back at Bo who was still struggling to breathe.
Lauren laughed. "I'm so sick of the both of you it's disgusting".
Bo tried to call out to Lauren and failed.
"Damn that's cold. A Doctor sick of something". Hades laughed.
"Ready? Lauren asked.
"Nnnnnnn...ooooo". Bo coughed out.
"As a Doctor I would advise you not to speak. Given that you're about to die, I won't send you a bill for that advice". Lauren said looking down at the struggling Succubus.
Hades lunged at Lauren. She had been distracted and it allowed him to get to her.
"This really tickles". Lauren laughed pulling his hands from his neck.
Hades shook his head now. She had his powers this wasn't going to be so easy.
"It's time I took my powers back. You don't deserve them even after I saved your life after that faker Bo found on a train took it". Hades laughed.
"I won't go that easy but since we're on the subject could you take my love for Bo first? I don't want to die with that inside of me". Lauren said as Bo's memories struck again.
Two words... Lauren... kiss-my-ass. Lot of hyphens in that last one.
So you guys are good? We will be. Finally. There's no more secrets between us. We deserve a fresh start.
"As you wish". Hades said holding his hand up as they all watched a red looking smoke come out of Lauren.
Bo was horrified. He was killing Lauren and she literally couldn't lift a finger to help her. To make matters worse her love for her was gone. Now she wouldn't have anyone in love with her since Dyson was now dead.
"Now the real fun starts". Lauren said shaking her head and circling Hades.
"As a Doctor you know many things and the last thing you will know is my rage". Hades laughed lunging at her.
Lauren blocked every punch he threw. It really was awesome having his powers.
The Doctor and Hades continued matching blow for blow until Lauren kicked him and he flew backwards.
"Get up. I'm not done with your ass just yet". Lauren said coldly.
"Now why did I save you? You're just as disobedient as the fading Succubus here". Hades laughed.
"Yes yes you saved me but then you left me in a filthy room with no air. My human body could have died from lack of oxygen". Lauren said stalking him again.
"Lets go again shall we? Hades laughed throwing punches at Lauren.
"Fuck it". Lauren said kicking him and he flew again. In the most anger they had seen out of him yet. He kicked his legs up in the air and he was on his feet again.
"My patience for you is gone. You must learn your lesson". Hades said lunging at her once again.
The two locked hands and pushed back and forth. Lauren was pushing the hardest. She couldn't let up or he would surely topple her this time.
"I wonder how strong you would be without my powers inside of you? Hades laughed.
"You won't know because you will be dead by then". Lauren laughed. He had no idea.
They unlocked their hands and stood back before lunging at each other again. Lauren had Hades in a head lock and scratched at his eyes. Hades freed himself and managed to push Lauren off of him.
They both stood almost panting. But soon regained their strengths.
"Again! Hades said. Imagine a woman kicking his ass. It was embarrassing.
Lauren lunged for him and kicked him. Once he bent over she scratched at his eyes again. This time he didn't recover before she kicked him to the ground. Flying to him she climbed on top of him scratching down his face and chest.
Hades felt funny. He looked funny. He couldn't even move as he watched Lauren climb off of him. He stayed like that for nearly ten minutes before Lauren leaned over him.
"You're dying. My fingernail polish that you liked so much was mixed with water from River Styx. You know that area right? Lauren laughed.
"How...how did you get it? Hades mumbled.
"What was that? Could you speak up? Lauren laughed again.
"How did you get the water? Hades asked.
"Evony has a lot of shit in her Dark archives. Once I found out who you were I went in and found it. She never liked you either. Once I got back to my lab I was able to create this mixture". Lauren said cleaning her fingernails as she explained it all. They were so long they looked like little blades.
"Why? I saved your life! Hades snapped as much as he could.
"Yeah but I couldn't quite trust you now could I? Lauren laughed. She stopped when Hades started taking the last of his breaths. She knew the water wouldn't entirely kill him so she had other plans.
"What? I thought my polish was to die for! Lauren laughed as his eyes started to close. Once he was gone she walked behind a rock to grab a blade she had hidden. Lifting it up she walked over to decapitate him. She sighed. She was a Doctor but even she hated taking a life.
She walked over to Bo and pulled her up. "Feed". She said.
"I...thought you didn't care". Bo mumbled.
"You need to feed right now and I won't play games like you did with Hades and besides you need to undo what you've done". Lauren said leaning in. She kissed her without using her tongue.
Bo was dreaming. She was kissing Lauren again. Lauren! She moaned as she pulled back to feed. Lauren had her head turned and Bo still managed to pull her chi. It was obvious the Doctor wasn't into it.
Bo felt stronger as her body turned back to normal. Lauren checked her vitals and released her.
"I will bill you for that and you have work to do Succubus". Lauren said pointing to the dead bodies on the ground.
"Do you still have his powers? Bo asked.
"Yes". Lauren said as she turned a fired a bolt into a tree.
"But Lauren can we talk? About...us? Bo asked pleadingly.
"There is no us Bo". Lauren said.
"What? Did he really take your love from you? Bo asked looking Lauren over.
"Of course not. I'm not a dumb wolf. I don't offer things to anyone that they could steal something else". Lauren said coldly.
"How did you stop him taking it? Bo asked.
"Not that it's any of your business but I used a necklace I made from the Norn's tree. That evil bitch is dead too". Lauren said getting ready to leave.
"So...so you do still love me? Bo half smiled grabbing Lauren's hand. This was great news.
"I don't think I do anymore and even if I did you would have to earn it. And even then that would have to be without your Succubus powers". Lauren said yanking her hand away.
"Lauren...". Bo called out.
"You have work to do! Lauren said pointing to the bodies in front of her.
TBC