Bo
Bo collapsed to the ground. She was lost. Clueless. Every miserable feeling there was in the dictionary. She wasn't tired, but she was almost worn out on ideas.
Yes trying to suck Lauren's chi to get her own memories back was a lousy one, but she wanted to take some of Lauren's anger away. The most heartbreaking part was, that she knew Lauren wasn't just mad at her. She was mad the world. The human world. The Fae world. There was no sunshine in Lauren's life. None.
She knew she really screwed up, and crossed a line. But she had to try something. There was no crossing back. No taking back what she had just done. It was not consensual at all. Just like Bo's murders were. None of them asked to die, they just wanted sex or her Succubus did. She wasn't even sure anymore.
There she sat. On a bare floor. Looking at a blank wall, with her back against the other wall. Taking some deep breaths, she stood up to walk around the room. From corner to corner she walked, and back around again. There was nothing to see. Nothing in front of her. Nothing to hear but her own footsteps. Aife was right. Her powers did work to call Lauren out, but she wasn't strong enough to keep Lauren there.
Hades was such a bastard. The only one that would have told her who he really was, was Aife but even she didn't want to talk about him. He wasn't the boy next door of Aife's past. He was the freak in the basement. The boogeyman under her bed. Her worse nightmare.
Bo is the daughter of all things evil. If it hadn't been for the Dennis', she wouldn't think she had any good in her. Aife isn't entirely evil, but her father was.
Two months trashed in a matter of days. Lauren wasn't going to trust her. Not like this. She blew it all in one miscalculated move. She only wanted to take the memories back. She didn't even kiss Lauren, and everything in her being wanted it. Needed it. Longed for it 24/7.
Bo couldn't stay there any longer. The longer she was there, the longer the memory would be fresh in her mind. Fresh in her face. She walked towards the door, and kicked it open.
It was a bright, sunny day. There she stood in the middle of nowhere. With nowhere to go. Nowhere to be. How could she go anywhere knowing Lauren knew exactly where she would be? It wasn't just her past memories Bo was fighting against, it was the current ones too. How could she keep her present thoughts out of Lauren's head? She wasn't even heading for her car. Waving down a cab, she hopped inside. After giving directions, she set back in her seat. Twenty minutes later, they arrived at the Dal. Groaning because she didn't want to be there, she ran in. Looking around, she didn't see anyone but called out for Aife. When the Succubus appeared, Bo took a seat on a barstool.
"Do you think he is really dead? Bo asked.
"Hades? Thankfully, yes, he's dead". Aife responded walking towards the younger Succubus.
"Then how do I fix this? Bo asked.
"What happened? Aife asked.
"I tried to use her chi to get my memories back, without her permission. Then she disappeared". Bo sighed. She wanted to kick something, but that wouldn't do her any good either.
"Isabeau? What the fuck?! Aife laughed.
"It's not funny mom". Bo groaned.
"It is funny. That was ballsy, and dumb". Aife said seriously.
"Tell me how you really feel! Bo groaned again.
"Ok but don't say you didn't ask for it. You want her to fall into your arms, when you have done nothing, recently to deserve her. You tried to take her chi out of nowhere, and it got you nowhere. Other than being a whining, moping mess in my bar". Aife ranted off.
"I am not moping. I am pissed off! Bo screamed.
"You are moping. You want her to come back to you when the truth is, you left her first! You left her for Dyson, Kenzi, Hale, Trick and Tamsin's problems. Everybody else came before your relationship. So why would she just fall back into your arms, when you're the one that let go?! Aife screamed.
"Why are you getting upset? Bo asked turning back to her mother.
"I am not your friend, I am your mother. You came here looking for sympathy when you don't deserve it. If you want smoke blown up your ass, look elsewhere, because I don't smoke". Aife countered.
"I just want Lauren back". Bo sighed sitting in the nearest chair.
"Then get off of your ass, and go get her! Aife screamed.
"I don't know how! I don't know how! Bo screamed jumping to her feet.
"You're my daughter too Isabeau! Mine and your grandmothers. We never learned the word don't, or quit". Aife said softly. She was tired of this shit too. A mopey Succubus. What the actual fuck? They get up, and get shit done. They don't sit down, and sulk.
"I thought you were going to say Trick". Bo said.
"I don't count Trick in this situation. He spoiled you thinking people will always kiss up to you. Be your yes men. That don't work with all women sweetie. You have got to do the work, on your own. If you want her for yourself. You have to fight for her yourself. Not those little bitches you call friends. None of them even like Lauren. Damn. I have to wear sunglasses. Their auras blind me when Lauren is mentioned or in the room. Lauren was your gf. Yours. Not theirs. If you want her, you have to work for her. Really work for her, and without your powers". Aife explained.
Bo shook her head. She was lost a few hours ago, but had a new perspective. Aife was right. She never looked. But she heard the words. Kenzi once called Lauren, bossy, territorial, and controlling. Dyson did everything but pea on her to claim her, when she wasn't even his anymore. Bo had a hand in it too. She just allowed them to do, and say whatever they wanted about Lauren. Like when Dyson admitted that he knew where Lauren was after she left Taft's but lost her. Never mentioning to a worried Bo that she was safe. Never mentioned Lauren at all, when they went round, after round on his boxing ring floor, in her bed, Trick's barrel room, up against any wall that they could find. Lauren was a human like Kenzi, but still an outcast. A welcomed status among her little group of friends, and grandfather.
Why should it be easy for Bo to get Lauren back? When it had been so easy for others to get the Succubus whenever they wanted her. Even after they lied to her. Whether they batted their eyes at her or not.
Lauren
Lauren had left Bo, and literally hid from everything, and everyone that she knew. She didn't even go home. She checked into a fancy hotel, and called off work the next day. It was her clinic, so really all she did was check in on things. There she was in her king size bed watching a Dr. G: Medical Examiner marathon. If she wasn't going to work at least she could watch something having to do with Science.
After her room service arrived, she climbed back into bed with a tray. Bo's current conversation was clouding the Doctor's head, so she turned the tv on full blast. She paid a heavy price to book a room on an unoccupied floor.
She was starting to think like Bo too. What good would a second relationship do either of them? That was the old Lauren. The old Lauren that sat home day after day, night after night alone. Because Bo was away on a case or, out with Kenzi at the Dal.
Lauren was no trophy gf. She wasn't a bed warmer. She was a person. She was a human. A human that wasn't even good at keeping Bo's attention. Kenzi held that title.
Finishing her breakfast, Lauren set the tray on the cart, and pushed it outside into the hall. Throwing on some sweats, and tennis shoes, she grabbed a big towel out of the bathroom, and headed down the hall to the fitness room.
She sighed in relief to see a bunch of weights, a punching bag, and a treadmill. Stripping down to shorts, and a tank top, she smiled at the equipment. After spending an hour each lifting weights, punching the bag, and running on the treadmill, she felt better. Her old human legs, would have felt like noodles after all of that. But she was no longer human. But she felt great physically.
Stepping into the large shower, she bowed her head as the hot water hit. It felt great to her bones. Taking deep breaths, she inhaled the steam. Afterwards, she pulled on a bathrobe, shoes and went to stand on the2 massive balcony. The day looked beautiful. She just wished it felt beautiful.
Bo. How could she do that to Lauren? She had never done anything to Lauren without her permission. It didn't help at all. How did she even come up with that idea? A part of Lauren wished it did work, just to get them out of her head. But who was that Bo that did that? One minute they were sitting in Lauren's yard having dinner, the next she was bent over at Bo's doing as she pulled her Chi. Shaking that memory off, she stepped forward sipping on her Mimosa.
The Clubhouse.
Tamsin had worked nearly 14 hours of desk duty, as she stomped into the clubhouse. For once she hoped Kenzi wasn't home. She wanted the peace, and quiet.
Tiptoeing into the kitchen she didn't hear or see anything dirty in the sink, which meant Kenzi was out. Running towards the stairs, she longed for the shower.
Vex's bar.
"Come on dude. We've been friends for a long time! Kenzi snapped.
"You were once a claimed human. In my club, you're lower than the trash. I have to make money, you being here or even working here will send my long time customers elsewhere". Vex explained.
"I just want a job! Kenzi pleaded.
"Not in this bar, or any other apparently". Vex said. Word had gotten around that Aife would bomb any occupied, or unoccupied bar that gave Kenzi a job. After what she did to the compound, and after what Lauren did to Vex, he didn't want any part of their little clique again.
"I just need a job. A little cash to make ends meet". Kenzi pleaded again. She wasn't about to beg, but this was close enough.
"Anybody that hires you, will meet their end". Vex mumbled.
"What? What did you say? That sounded like a threat'. Kenzi said.
"It's not a threat. You need to apply at human bars, or something". Vex said.
"What? Why won't the Fae hire me? Kenzi asked.
"You were unclaimed, you are nothing here anymore. Nobody is scared of Bo anymore since you are not her human". Vex sighed. Just get her out of his bar, that's all he could hope for.
"Vex why is this unclaimed human in your bar? Are you trying to lose business? Ryan laughed.
"She's just leaving". Vex said pointing at the door with his elbows.
"This asshole is welcome here, and I'm not? Kenzi scoffed.
"He's Fae. A wealthy Fae, and he can pay for his drinks". Vex said nearly pushing Kenzi out with his elbows.
"Say hey to Bo for me would ya? Ryan laughed again. He felt nothing for the girl. She never liked him, and the feeling was mutual.
"Get out human! You're not welcome here! A laugh came from the large crowd.
Kenzi lowered her head, and left. She used to frequent that bar all the time. She and Bo had even knocked back drinks there. She couldn't go to the Dal anymore either. She didn't even make it to the door before some Fae jumped in front of her, and mocked her. She hadn't felt this low since she met Bo.
She took off running to try, and at least get out of that neighborhood. But it was all Fae. Fae everywhere. On every corner. In every alley. She didn't wear a necklace like Lauren had to, but once she was unclaimed, it felt like she had been tagged as enemy number one. She was so careless, she no longer knew where she was, and pulled out her phone. When Tamsin didn't answer, she called the only other Fae she knew.
"Bo it's me Kenzi. I really need to talk to you. Please call me back, when you get this message". Kenzi said as she ran as fast as she could. Suddenly aware of her surroundings, she called Tamsin again. This time she reached the Valkyrie who wasn't happy that she had to go back out again. Sitting on a bench to wait for Tamsin, her phone rung.
"What is it now? Bo asked angrily.
"Where were you when I needed you? I was in a very dangerous neighborhood, and you didn't even answer! Kenzi snapped.
"You wanted to be unclaimed, enjoy your freedom". Bo said.
"That's it? That's all you have to say to me? After everything that we have been through? Kenzi asked angrily.
"Get off of it Kenzi. You weren't always the innocent party. You did your own dirt too. Or did you think I would forget you being in on it with Dyson when he hid Lauren? Bo snapped.
"I thought he was protecting her! Kenzi snapped.
"You thought he was doing the right thing by keeping her away from me! Bo snapped.
"I just wanted your help to get out of that neighborhood. I didn't call to be bitched at! Kenzi screamed.
"What did you expect me to say!? What's up Kenz? How you doin' Kenz? Bo asked.
"I just need a job, and your mother has been blocking me. I think". Kenzi groaned.
"You think or you know? You better not be trying to start shit with her Kenzi. It won't turn out good for you". Bo said.
"She blackballed me to every Fae bar in town! I thought I had better street cred than that! Kenzi said.
"You don't know that for sure, and I won't listen to you badmouth mom or Lauren again". Bo said.
"Ask Vex! Kenzi snapped.
"If it's true you probably pissed her off. That is not my problem. Try a human bar". Bo suggested. She had left the Dal, and wasn't about to go back, and ask Aife about something that had nothing to do with her. Kenzi wanted to be unclaimed. How did she think the Fae would treat her? Even if Aife did what Kenzi said, being unclaimed could be getting her denied by the Fae too.
"Bo?! You can't mean that! Kenzi screamed, and soon regretted it when she saw what looked like a dog walking down the street.
"I can't trust you anymore, and I won't call in any favors. Ask Tamsin". Bo said.
"Fine". Kenzi said hanging up.
"Are you coming or not? Tamsin asked from her car.
Kenzi ran, and jumped into Tamsin's car.
"What a shitty day. Still didn't find a job, even in Vex's bar". Kenzi groaned as Tamsin pulled off.
"Try a human bar". Tamsin suggested. Kenzi seemed to think the Fae would forget who she was, those bastards never forgot anything.
"Thats the same thing Bo just said". Kenzi groaned hitting her head on the headrest.
"Trying to give yourself a concussion will only land you in a hospital, and Bo is right". Tamsin said.
"Fine I will look in the morning. Just get me home, so I can wash this day away". Kenzi said.
"I hope you meant a shower, because I am still broke, and won't get paid for weeks". Tamsin said pulling up to a yellow light, and turned on her sirens so she could go through the red light.
"Shit. I need a drink too. Bo basically told me to kiss off". Kenzi sighed.
"You're dealing with an angry, horny, and lovesick Succubus. All three combined are never good. Try after she finds Lauren". Tamsin suggested.
"Why does she even need to find Lauren? If she don't know where she is, maybe that's a good thing. She's always been a runner. Look at her past! Kenzi snapped.
"What does that mean? Tamsin asked.
"Forget I said anything". Kenzi said. She felt bad blurting that out. She had a past of her own, and if Tamsin started digging, she would probably have to arrest her.
Tamsin looked at Kenzi, and turned back to the road. What did that really mean? Why was she suggesting Lauren had a past? As far as Tamsin could find, there was nothing on Lauren in the system. She had checked into it the day after Lauren punched her in the eye. She would look again to make sure.
The Dark Fae compound.
Aife had gone over once she heard Evony had gone missing, and found it hilarious. She could have it scrubbed clean, and use it as some kind of factory. The Dark Fae Elders had all but ran since Lauren killed Hades. The Fae was up for grabs, and Aife was just crazy enough to go for the crown.
Bo
When the Succubus left Aife she felt so much better. So much stronger. Calmer, and focused. She had gone about it all wrong. She once told Aife she had a mother named Mary Dennis. To be honest Mary coddled her until she feared her, and kicked her out of her house.
Aife was the mother she needed. The one she didn't always deserve, but needed. She was right. Bo had never been a coward, never been afraid of a challenge. The biggest one she ever had was right in front of her. She never had to fight for anything before, other than her life. She either got it, or was given it freely. Now was the time to fight. To get off her ass, and go for it.
She had gone to all of their old haunts after the Dal. Namely the Light Fae compound, Lauren's old apt, the creepy sanitarium where they killed the Garuda, the house Evony held her Dark Fae party out. Aife had already told her she wasn't at the Dark Fae compound.
There was no use in looking for someone who was literally invisible or could disappear before her eyes. Taking a deep breath, she did the only thing she could do.
"Lauren. I am so, so sorry about yesterday. I am so sorry about all of it. I had no idea I had caused you so much pain, and grief. I am sorry I put all the blame on you, when I carried most of it too. I know you promised me two months, but I am asking for five minutes of your time to talk. Please talk to me". Bo said softly staring at nothing at all.
The Succubus waited a good long time. She flinched when she saw a piece of paper falling from the sky.
The Ritz-Carlton. Tonight. Last chance, is all it said.
Bo smiled, and went home to get ready. She didn't have long before it was going to be dark out. She didn't know how long it was going to be before her five minutes was up. But she needed to say what she should have said years ago.
TBC
Lauren and Bo talk again.
Tamsin finds Kenzi's old police records.
Vex and Ryan look for Lauren.
Aife finds the rest of Evony's fortune.