Lauren
Lauren was sitting on her bed staring into nothing. She had been that way for little over an hour. She ran back over the day of her attack, and wondered where she had gone wrong. Nelson wasn't that strong. So why didn't she knock him out? Why didn't she knock herself out when Bo left? That was one day she was hurting on the inside, and out.
Bo was there out of guilt. There was nothing loving about it. She thought kissing her was going to take away the pain inside and out. But Lauren had been hurting over Bo for weeks. Bo did look happy but her happiness wasn't due to Lauren. It was all about her coming out of her Dawning alive. Then there was the matter of saving Dyson. He had become her priority. He called Bo about a case, and she ran out like he was going to die if she didn't get there soon enough. Was it that since she brought him back, he was suddenly her mate like he always claimed? Only the brunette could answer that. Because as far as she knew, Kenzi wasn't getting much of Bo's time either.
When she saw Bo being attacked on the monitor, she knew Dyson should have been able to handle that case on his own. But who was a human like her to two powerful self-absorbed Fae? Bo was not that selfish but she seemed more concerned about Dyson after her Dawning than how Lauren or Kenzi had been feeling when she took their chi to save him.
One could certainly argue that it was the Succubus and not Bo. But they were still the same person in the same body. The same Succubus that had saved Lauren from the Lich. What was she really saving Lauren from? A life like this. Paralyzed and bedridden because she can't stand up on her own. The Doctor shook her head in anger. This was not about to be a pity party. This was about to be about getting back on her feet. Even if it meant she would be standing alone at the end.
"Dr. Lewis? Megan said as one of Hale's men came to get her.
Lauren smiled and lifted her arms. The large man carried her down the stairs and out to the motorcade awaiting them.
Once they were all loaded up, Megan spoke.
"The Ash is not among us, but he has instructed us to spare no expense in your care". Megan said softly looking at the woman.
Lauren nodded and they were off down the road. She smiled at how thoughtful Hale had been. The car was loaded with snacks, sports drinks and bottled water. There was even a phone that said Ash on it. She had seen those before but never had the chance to use it.
The Dal
Trick, Kenzi and Dyson were alone in the bar. Trick didn't feel like he needed to open up for business. Word had gotten out that the unaligned Succubus was on the rampage, and most Fae were staying where they were.
"I tried Trick. I offered to help her heal and she threatened me. That is not our Bo. Bo has never turned me down. Well not since that one time before we were about to fight the Garuda". Dyson said as he took the nearest barstool.
Trick nodded but still didn't say anything. Bo was still so new to him. He didn't even know who her father is, only that she's the most powerful Succubus he had ever known. After word spread about the Lich, the streets were a ghost town then too.
"She hasn't been home because I spent the night on the couch, and nothing had been touched". Kenzi sighed as she took a shot from Trick.
"For once in my long life. I don't know what we can do. Bo killed that kid and threw his dead body against the wall. She broke every bone in his body. That kind of violence is dark, and unrelenting. If this is all over Lauren, we really have no recourse". Trick said standing in front of the two.
"This can't be all about Lauren. Bo was sitting right here just before she went to Lauren's. If she wanted to be with Lauren, she would be". Kenzi sighed.
"In her own hands, Lauren holds the most powerful weapon known to Fae, Bo's Succubus". Trick replied.
"She saved Dyson. She must feel something for him too". Kenzi replied downing another shot.
"That was probably guilt from killing him in the first place". Trick countered as he poured another shot.
"This is useless. We just need to get to...your Granddaughter". Dyson said looking around.
"And do what? We don't even know where she is. You can track her down, but that doesn't mean she won't put you down". Trick said looking up at the wolf.
"We don't need to get to Bo. We need to get to Hale". Kenzi said standing up.
"Lets go". Dyson said grabbing his jacket.
Unknown location.
Bo was walking fast, as body after body dropped behind her. She stormed the building reading every nameplate on every door. Once she found what she was looking for, she kicked the doors in.
"Who are you? A man smiled from behind his desk.
"Nevermind who I am. Tell me why you sent that bastard for Dr. Lewis". Bo seethed as she was in front of the man.
"You're a friend of Lauren's? Did you happen to bring her with you? The man asked.
"I am not here to play twenty questions, so answer my first, what do you want with Lauren? Bo asked grabbing the man's shirt.
"Guards! Guards! The man screamed.
"Tell me Taft. If I ask again, you're dead. Just like your guards". Bo snapped.
"Are you Fae too? Taft asked.
"The most powerful one, you will ever have the displeasure of meeting". Bo laughed sadistically.
"But I thought that was a wolf". Taft said tilting his head to the side.
"I already killed your friend Nelson. I will have no problem killing you after you finally tell me what you want with Dr. Lewis". Bo said dropping the man back in his chair.
Taft sat fascinated. She looked like someone he had seen before. Almost the same mannerisms.
"Nelson was my nephew. I've recently studied up on Dr. Lewis. The woman is the genius of the medical field. Her research is legendary. I want her to help me with a Science project, if you will". Taft finally answered.
"Does she know who you are? Bo asked pacing back and forth, but never taking her eyes off of the man.
"She knew of my work, but she really didn't get to know me personally until I took her out for drinks. It was the night of her awards ceremony". Taft replied.
Bo winced, and growled, and the sound shook the man's office. That was the night she didn't show up as Lauren's plus one. "What else did you do that night?
"We only had drinks, and I took her home'. Taft said putting his hands up.
Bo had heard enough. She had heard how she had been a selfish ass. She had heard how Lauren found comfort and companionship in a total stranger to the Succubus. Everything that was important to Lauren, wasn't important to Bo. In a fit of rage, she drained the man and tossed his body to the floor. She took his seat and read the computer screen in front of her.
He wanted Lauren to turn him Fae. So that he could kill the rest of the Fae. Pulling out an USB from the computer, she shoved it in her pocket and shut the computer off. She looked around the office and saw a door leading down another hall. Opening the door, she saw glass cages. "Not anymore". She said as she pushed a button on the wall and all of the cages opened. She turned to leave and walked past Taft's dead body.
She jumped into her car and the tears finally fell. She had failed. She had failed Lauren. She had failed their relationship. From what she understood now, Lauren was already planning on leaving her, and Bo wouldn't have been home when she did. She slammed her hands on the steering wheel and rested her head against her hands. Her eyes turned blue when she felt someone getting inside of her car.
"I don't know who you are, but I would advise you to get out! Now! The Succubus screamed in anger.
"Now is that any way to talk to your mother!? Aife laughed from the passenger seat.
"Mom? Bo said suddenly sitting up.
"In the flesh". Aife laughed putting her fingers to her lips.
"Where the hell did you come from? Bo asked looking around. The Succubus looked pale but alive.
"I was in that building. You freed me, and a lot of other Fae". Aife answered seriously.
"And you've been here the whole time? Bo asked.
"I have". Aife sighed.
"Wait? What else did I free just now? Bo asked looking back at the building.
"Nothing more powerful than you are". Aife replied.
"What does that even mean? Bo asked looking at her mother.
"Taft has kept me here since that night you and I fought. He has been studying up on the Fae. His brother was killed by one of us, so he wanted revenge on all Fae. He tortured me for months to try and find out who the most powerful Fae was. But I never told him. When he said he thinks he found the Fae on his own, I told him the Fae he's looking for is Dyson. To keep him from coming after you". Aife explained.
"I'm not the most powerful Fae and what the fuck mom? Dyson really? Bo asked.
"He's not worthy of you Isabeau. He's just a mangy ass dog that finally needs to be put down. Since he mated with you, his only purpose is to sleep with you and block others from falling for you or vice versa". Aife answered defensively.
Bo sat quietly for a few seconds. "What did you tell him about Lauren? She asked.
"I don't know who Lauren is". Aife replied.
"Mom". Bo seethed.
"Ok so I know who she is. I didn't tell him anything about her. I only told him about Dyson". Aife said popping her neck.
"Mom don't make me ask you again". Bo sighed softly sitting back in her seat.
"Nelson found a Light Fae Doctor. I never knew which Doctor. But I never offered up any names either". Aife answered.
"I didn't even know this Nelson. I only thought he was pissed off at me for killing his girlfriend". Bo said looking straight ahead.
"Nelson wanted to be Fae too. As a human, he couldn't sustain her, so she was getting it somewhere else". Aife said now looking into the rear view mirror. She looked like hell, and was ready for a real bath.
"We're leaving. You are going to take a bath or shower. Then you are going to tell me more about this shit". Bo said starting her car.
"I don't have a thing to wear". Aife said softly.
"Yes you do. Kenzi and I packed up your clothes when you disappeared. They are in my closet at home". Bo replied as she sped off with dust kicking up behind them.
The Light Fae compound
"Ok boy give up Lauren or you and me are done". Kenzi said banging on the Ash door.
"You don't have an appointment. You will not go in". A man said standing next to Kenzi.
"I don't need an appointment with the Ash. I knew him when he was just a Siren". Kenzi scoffed and knocked on the doors again.
"What's going out here? Hale screamed as he opened the door.
"Where is Lauren? Dyson growled.
"Nowhere you will find her". Hale laughed.
"Tell us Hale. We don't have time for games". Kenzi said.
"I will not. You're the claimed human of the unaligned Succubus. Lauren is my friend, and I am responsible for her. You guys need to get used to that fact and get the hell out of my building. I'm busy". Hale said slamming the doors shut in front of him.
"Hale! Open this door! Kenzi screamed.
"The Ash said to get out. So get out". Evony laughed as she walked up.
"What the hell are you doing here? Kenzi asked.
"I'm the leader of the Dark Fae. I need no invitations like you two idiots apparently need". The Morrigan laughed as the guard opened the doors for her and closed them behind her.
"What the fudge man? Nobody is helping us find Lauren". Kenzi groaned.
"Her scent. Kenz. I can track her scent". Dyson smiled.
"Dude Lauren knows how to disguise her scent, so unless you have a fresh one. That don't mean jack shit to us". Kenzi said as she turned to walk down the long hall.
"Bo's bed. They've slept together recently right? Dyson asked.
"Eww". Kenzi cringed.
"Come on Kenz, you gotta let me into the clubhouse". Dyson smiled as he held the exit door for her.
"Ok. Ok". Just stop with the details on how you plan on getting it". Kenzi cringed as she climbed into Dyson's car.
Within minutes they arrived at the clubhouse. Dyson had barely parked before he ran inside and up to Bo's bedroom.
"That's odd". Dyson said.
"What is? Kenzi asked walking up behind him.
"Bo's bedroom has doors? Dyson said looking at them like he'd never seen doors before.
"They've always been here, we just never used them". Kenzi replied.
Dyson nodded and turned the knob on the door. He howled in pain.
"Shit. That's warded too! Kenzi screamed.
Dyson growled when he saw a shirt of Lauren's lying on Bo's bed. He needed it.
"Back to the drawing board". Kenzi said shaking her head.
The Dal
The Succubus walked into the bar. The crowd gasped at the sight of them. The women walked until they reached a table, and immediately took their seats.
"Bo...Aife?! Trick said as he approached the table.
"A bottle of Vodka. Now". Bo said with her eyes flashing blue.
"But Bo...". Trick started.
"She said now daddy! Aife snapped on the Blood King.
Trick raised his hands and gestured for one of his barmaids to bring a bottle.
"Now leave us". Bo said.
Trick turned to leave and hurried behind the bar.
"I said leave us! Bo screamed.
The crowd dispersed. Trick put a closed sign on the door, and ran down into his lair.
"Tell me". Bo said.
"That rat bastard handed me over to the Dark Fae where I was repeatedly raped". Aife seethed.
"Taft? Bo asked.
"Oh you meant Taft? I was talking about Trick". Aife said staring at the stairs.
"What?! Bo screamed. The sound of her voice shattered the Vodka bottle.
"Never trust men Fae Isabeau. There is always something in it for them". Aife said coldly.
"Are you ok? Who raped you? Lets go get the bastard! Bo said standing up.
"Your father raped me and that bastard must stay where he is". Aife said as her eyes flashed blue.
"I'm the product of rape? Bo said sadly.
"Yes you are. But you are loved Isabeau. You are so loved. That's why I named you after my mother". Aife said patting Bo's hand.
Bo gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and opened them again.
"Tell me". Bo said.
"Nelson was to bring any Fae Doctor he found to Taft's. Assuming you killed him and asked about this Lauren, I'm assuming that's who he found". Aife replied.
"So Nelson wanted to be Fae, and they were going to get Lauren to turn them both Fae so that they could kill all of us? Bo asked running through the plan in her head.
"Yes. But you can never die Isabeau. It's impossible". Aife said after returning with a fresh bottle of Vodka.
Bo nodded. She already knew she could heal from just about anything.
"So tell me about this Lauren you speak of. Is it the blonde one? Aife asked.
"Well I don't know how many blondes are under Hale's control but yes, Lauren is a blonde". Bo answered as she slammed her first shot.
Aife smiled and slammed two shots back to back.
"Mom I know you fed on the way here, but are you really ok? Bo asked quietly.
"I'm fine". Aife said seriously already on her next shot.
Bo shook her head. What the actual fuck had been going on under her nose. She thought her mother was dead. But yet here she is alive and well. She thought things had been going wonderfully in her relationship. But that was her being country dumb because she saw signs of Lauren's discontent, she just ignored them or wasn't looking hard enough.
"So this Lauren. If Taft wanted her, she must know how to do what he was planning to do". Aife said looking directly at Bo.
Bo growled. "Don't". She said with her eyes turning blue.
"Well fuck me! Aife laughed.
"I'm serious mom. Don't go there". Bo snapped.
"Your Succubus is in love with the Doctor? Aife laughed as she slammed her hand down on the table.
"I didn't say that". Bo said quietly.
"You didn't have to. Your eyes turning blue at the mere thought of a threat against this Lauren, is proof positive". Aife laughed again.
Bo stared at her mother.
"There it is again". Aife laughed.
"Mom stop. You are not going after Lauren". Bo said seriously.
"I wouldn't think of it...again". Aife laughed. The Succubus bent over in hysterics.
"Mom". Bo said.
"Oh honey if your Succubus is pissed off like this at mere words, I will drop the subject. But it's adorable". Aife laughed again.
"How do you know Lauren is blonde? Bo asked.
"I passed by the lab when I was planning how to bomb the place. The way she was barking out orders told me she was in charge of the other Doctors and Nurses". Aife replied pouring fresh shots.
"If you would've killed her". Bo seethed.
"Oh please. I only wanted to kill some Elders. She was never in harm's way". Aife said seriously.
Bo closed her eyes. She had to get control of herself. One minute she wanted to kill her own mother, and the next she needed someone to talk to. Someone that wasn't mated with her or team wolf.
"Ok tell me what's really going on. I assume there is something wrong between you and this Doctor. All of you that is". Aife laughed running her hand up and down meaning Bo and her Succubus.
"Nelson attacked Lauren when he came for her. He beat her so severely that she wound up paralyzed. Now she wants nothing to do with me". Bo said bowing her head.
"Why are you pouting then? Aife asked seriously.
"Because she's paralyzed mom! Lauren got her ass kicked because I thought Dyson's case and having drinks here with Kenzi was more important". Bo snapped.
"You still didn't answer my question. Why are you moping and sitting here? Aife asked again.
"Because I can't help her! She wants nothing to do with me! Bo screamed throwing her hands into the air.
"Isabeau Lauren is not Fae. It's going to take a lot to overcome her challenges. One challenge is never to feel sorry, or be down on herself. If you really want her back. You have to be optimistic and actually earn her back because nothing is given freely in this world. Especially to women in the Fae world. If you continue to sulk, you'll lose Lauren for good" Aife said.
"She doesn't want to see me mom. The woman I love doesn't want to see me". Bo said.
"You can heal her Isabeau". Aife replied.
Bo's eyes widened. "What?
"Your pulse powers can heal her. The part of her that's paralyzed". Aife answered.
"She doesn't want to see me. But you said a pulse can do it. So can you do it? If I can convince her to talk to you? Bo asked.
"Oh hell no. I might screw up and your Succubus would surface. She's a bitch like mommie". Aife laughed.
"Mom please". Bo pleaded.
"This is not my mess. Even if I did help her, she will still be mad at you. You have to do this all on your own". Aife said finishing off their second bottle.
Bo looked at her hands and smiled. "I've got an Ash to see". She said as she stood.
Aife stood and nodded. "And I've got a Blood King to see". The Succubus laughed as she slowly strolled towards the stairs.
Light Fae Compound.
Hale rubbed the back of his neck. He had a long day, and it never seemed like it was going to end. One call after another from the Elders wondering why or how one of their wards had been so carelessly attacked. If they weren't busting his balls, Kenzi and Dyson were texting him non-stop. He didn't have time to play games with any of them. For the first time in his life he was trying to do the right thing and hold steady to it.
"Sir the Succubus is here to see you". A man's voice beeped into the room.
"I have no appointments with a Succubus today. Send her away". Hale said looking at his calendar.
He heard a loud scuffle and stood up and walked over to the door.
"Bo I know why you're here. I will tell you like I told Dyson and Kenzi, I am not telling any of you where Lauren is". Hale snapped.
"Tell me Hale! Bo screamed.
"First of all. You barged in here thinking you own the place and you don't. Second of all. There are protocols to speak to me. You, Kenz, and Dyson all need to learn that. Lastly, you are the last thing Lauren needs right now". Hale said crossing his arms over his chest.
"Every Ash has allowed me to see Lauren when I wanted, and you will too". Bo said.
"I will not. In case you have forgotten, you are unaligned. I don't owe you a damn thing". Hale snapped.
"Ok I side with the Light. Now can I see her? Bo asked.
Hale half grinned. "No. Because you would only hinder Lauren's progress. Get out of my office and go find Kenzi. She's the only human you've ever cared for anyway'.
"I love her Hale, and you know that! Bo screamed.
"All I know is you've been all Dyson's balls lately. You forget he has to report every Fae case to me, and your name has been in every report". Hale said.
"Hale...". Bo said.
"Go home Bo. You are not needed here or by the Light Fae". Hale sighed turning back to his desk.
Bo shook her head. She wasn't getting anywhere with the Siren. If Kenzi wasn't getting to him, she wasn't either. She had never been that close with Hale. But she always thought they were close enough for him to see how much she cared for the Doctor. If Hale didn't believe it anymore, Lauren likely doesn't either. The Succubus turned and walked out when that last thought crossed her mind.
Lauren, Megan and Vivian
Lauren had been helped out of the car and into a building she had never seen before. She wasn't even sure they were still in Light Fae territory.
"It will be fine Dr. Lewis". Megan smiled noticing the worried look on the woman's face.
"Where are we? Lauren asked.
"This is a top notch facility. The Ash insisted that you be given the best, and you will have it". Megan replied.
"Is this a hospital? Lauren asked.
"You could say that. But this is a privately owned medical facility. The office of the Ash owns it. Here you can live as normal life as you wish. When it's time you will be scheduled for therapy sessions. In and out out of the water. But for the night, we will show you around, and help you as needed, when needed. We are to allow you to do what you want, and when you need us, just call". Vivian replied.
The women showed Lauren around the building. The Doctor was in awe of how well equipped it was. Vivian was right. There was a massive living area. A huge couch, flat screen tv, and even her bed was large.
"Will you be living here too? Lauren asked.
"Yes we have our own living quarters. Everything we could possibly need is here. The kitchen is fully stocked and you have mini coolers over there. For snacks and juices. If you want liquor that will be provided for you too". Megan explained.
"So is there anything you'd like right now Lauren? Vivian smiled.
"I'd like to go swimming to build up my upper body". Lauren answered after a long silence.
"Of course". Vivian smiled.
The women took Lauren to the swimming pool and watched as she took off swimming. They both joined her after she was half a lap into it.
TBC.