Megan and Vivian were scrapping to get past the other one. They were having a private conversation with Lauren when they were rudely interrupted.
Vivian sighed "Lauren?
"It is fine Vivian. I will see the Succubus". Lauren said quietly waving the women out of the room.
"We'll be right outside". Megan pulled Vivian out. Their eyes were blue with rage. Lauren is having an awful lot of visitors lately. The kind she didn't want around except for the two of them.
"I would say thank you for seeing me. But that sounds a lot like bullshit". Aife popped her lips.
"If you are here alone that can only mean one thing". Lauren shrugged.
"And that is? Aife asked.
"Bo's Succubus shut down on her. It's a matter of life and death and it is imperative that I leave with you at once to save her". Lauren replied bitterly.
"Well damn! Aife laughed.
"I won't go back". Lauren replied with a ton of finality in her voice.
"Will you at least hear me out? Aife asked.
"No". Lauren moved to the other side of the room.
"No? Why not? Aife asked. The Succubus had pulled a lot of strings just to find Lauren. She threatened the Morrigan and Ash for so long and so hard that they finally agreed to let her see the Doctor.
"Because I will be blamed for this. Like I was blamed for Dyson throwing Bo in a cage when Kenzi was kidnapped. Like I was blamed for my tests on Bo being inconclusive. Like I was blamed for not allowing her out of it. Like I was blamed for whatever selfish lie the Fae could come up with. And frankly I'm done playing with those idiots. Kenzi wants Bo with Dyson. Well tell her congratulations, he can have her". Lauren snapped and it shocked Aife.
Aife shook her head. Lauren has a lot of fire. Which is probably what drew the Succubus in Bo to her.
"Is that what you were going to say? Lauren asked. She wanted to sit but didn't know the woman in front of her that well. She had only heard stories of her and never once saw her in person. Those moments were reserved for Dyson, Trick and Kenzi. You'd think the woman you love would meet your mother at your insistence. Since Kenzi is still alive, Aife must think something of humans.
"You don't seem to like me, do you Doctor? Aife asked.
"Well I don't know you. I know of you. You're Bo's mother. You bombed the Light Fae Elders. You're Trick's daughter. You're crazy. That's about it". Lauren moved to another spot of the room.
"If my daughter didn't like you so much, I'd be beating your human ass right now". Aife seethed.
"Bo likes the idea of me. Someone that can help her with Science problems and stays home all the time to be at her beck and call. I would say I'm a booty call, but that's mocking her for her nature. Which I would never do." Lauren backed up against the wall.
"I don't keep a diary of Bo's sex life, but I can say for sure that she does love you. Her Succubus has been beating her ass to the point of needing a full feed. If you won't do it for Bo, can you at least do it so that the Succubus can feed. It's already been hours and Bo has spent weeks trying to get you back. Trying to get you to talk to her. To make things right". Aife countered.
"No". Lauren finally took her seat.
"I thought Doctors liked to help people heal". Aife shrugged.
"You and I both know Bo does not need me to be around or to touch her to heal. If her Succubus shut down, she has to fight to get her back. Fight like she never once fought for me". Lauren lifted a glass and drank some water.
"And you are sure you won't come back with me? I can have you to her in less than an hour". Aife tried one more time. Even if it was futile at this point.
"No. I won't. I am sure Kenzi or Dyson will come to see me too. They've always been Bo's favorites. Kenzi will say she knew I wouldn't last, and Dyson will say I never loved Bo". Lauren shrugged. It was almost amusing really. It is certainly hypocritical.
Aife stared at the woman for a few seconds. Her mouth matched her aura. Bo had fucked up, and there wasn't an easy to fix it either.
"Very well. I will see myself out". Aife nodded as she opened the door to two furious Succubus staring back at her.
"I'm leaving." Aife walked out quietly. She would never lie to her daughter and she had some hard truths to tell her. Truths she is not going to like.
"Are you okay Lauren? Megan asked.
"I'm fine. Let's get out of here and get something to eat. I need some fresh air". Lauren stood and walked to the door. She was sure Aife was gone by now. That Succubus was not going to come back. But that didn't mean the other one wouldn't try.
"We've already got the car warmed up". Vivian gestured for Lauren to walk out first.
The Dal
"Stay where you are! Aife pushed back.
"What? I finally got a lead on Lauren! Dyson growled.
"It is not my fault you're a slow detective. But none of you fucks are going to look for Lauren or try to call her. I am dead serious about that". Aife's eyes flashed blue. Dyson jumped away from her. He knows her power, and he's no match for her.
"You found her didn't you? Kenzi set her backpack on the table.
"That is none of your business but if it would keep you nosy asses away from her, yes I did". Aife walked off and down into Trick's lair.
She walked over to Bo's bed, and sighed. She looked worse than she did just a short time ago. She had never known any Succubus that loved as much as Bo's cares for Lauren. Then it hit her why the Succubus really shut down. She wants Bo to get Lauren back for the both of them. So that the Doctor will be comfortable with Bo, and not be repulsed that the Succubus shares the same body with the brunette.
No time like the present, Aife thought. "She's not coming back Isabeau".
Bo's blue eyes flew open. Aife heard her growl and she started her massive chi suck. Her mother watched as it was being pulled from everywhere. Bo's color was returning. When she was done, her eyes turned brown, and Bo stared hard at Aife.
"She's not coming back Isabeau". Aife repeated.
"You saw her? What did she say? Bo sat up in the bed. She reached for her clothes and began changing right in front of the older Succubus.
"You've done a lot of damage there. Intentionally or not, she's really hurt. She's bitter. She's cold. She's ballsy". Aife smiled at the last one.
"What's funny about that? Bo asked.
"She has guts Bo. I can see why your Succubus likes her. I read her aura and she's telling the truth. You really fucked up your relationship. Even the friendship is tainted. She doesn't trust any of your affections. You put everything ahead of her, and she's the last person you think of. That's what I got from her". Aife threw Bo's jacket at her.
"I've been lazy haven't I? I thought just being in a relationship, telling her I love her and trying to stay monogamous would work. But it is clear all of that wasn't enough. If a Doctor thinks I put her last, then I did. I didn't mean to. I just had so much going on before and after the Dawning". Bo cleared her throat.
"Excuses. All I am hearing are excuses. But there is a reason your Dawning came so soon. I could have explained it all, if I had been here". Aife took a seat.
"Tell me now". Bo sat in front of her mother. She was ready to run after Lauren again. To try and get her to listen. But this time she needed to listen to her mother.
"You found love Isabeau. Something rare for a Succubus. He never wants you to have anyone that can control your Succubus. Control her for the good. He wants an evil Succubus. You can't do that if you are in love. He has thrown obstacle after obstacle in your path to try and prevent you from having a relationship. One filled with love that is. He was probably content with you and the men in your life because they didn't have her heart. Without your heart, you are weak. You lack strength. If you want to live your life like you want, you have to get her back. Your Succubus shut down to try and force you to grow up and fight. My Succubus was impressed by the Doctor. She's a human but a gutsy one. No Succubus has ever fallen for a human. That's why Lou Ann isn't a Succubus." Aife sat forward. She is going to do everything in her powers to help Bo win this battle. Because Bo winning means her father would lose.
"Who is he? Bo asked.
"Your father. He's evil Isabeau. You watch a lot of scary movies right? Michael Myers is a little bitch compared to him. Freddy Krueger too". Aife shivered.
"He didn't get to Lauren did he? I mean Nelson wasn't a plant or working for him right? Bo asked.
"I don't know who Nelson is, but if he's a human no. He would only be interested in taking down one human, Lauren. You need to be as secretive as you can about everything that you share. Your love. Your interests. There are probably people around you now that want you and her apart, and not just for sexual or lifespan reasons". Aife replied.
"Where is he? Bo asked as she looked around.
"He's not here. He will be coming for you eventually. If you want to beat him, truly beat him. Then you have to get Lauren back. You have to get her to love you again. Without her, your Succubus will shut down again, and you will be powerless to stop him. Powerless to fight him or heal. She didn't mention hating your Succubus, but you my dear are another story. Right now, she wouldn't trust you to spit on her, if she was on fire. You better hurry before Vivian and Megan make their moves". Aife stood to leave.
"What can I do? Dyson asked as the Succubus walked past him.
"This is nothing your tiny ass dick can solve". Aife laughed.
"Bo! Let me help! Dyson walked over to the bowed head Succubus.
Bo slowly rose up and her eyes flashed bluer than Dyson had ever seen them before. "Get out of my way".
"I can find her Bo! I can help! Dyson growled as the brunette tossed him aside like a loaf of bread.
Bo pushed past everyone in the Dal. Kenzi pleaded. Trick pleaded. But she wasn't hearing any of it. They had been in her ears for years now. Trick never came right out and said it. But he probably despises her relationship with Lauren too. He came across like the man Aife described just now. He wants Bo weak and off her game too. She had been playing this game a lot longer than she had known them. But she was never in love while she did it. She took many men and women to bed to feed. It was never about love. It was about her nature. Her nature wants Lauren just as much as she does. If they are in this together, her father didn't stand a chance of stopping her.
Bo took a seat after grabbing a bottle from behind the bar. When Kenzi took a seat with two glasses, Bo pushed one to the ground and nearly smiled as Kenzi watched it shatter. The young woman ran to the bar to get away from Bo. This isn't the Bo she knows. The Bo she's used to. If it weren't for her brown eyes, she could swear it is Bo's succubus sitting at that table. She wasn't allowing anyone to sit with her. Aife was smiling in her drink as she stood at the bar.
"Aife? What did you do? Trick asked.
"I told her the truth. This is not anything your tiny blood book can fix either. This is for the big bitches, and my daughter is the biggest bitch you've ever seen". Aife smiled with pride.
"What is going on Aife? I have to know". Trick snapped as he rubbed the top of his head.
"I won't tell you anything. You can't be trusted, and I would never betray my Succubus daughter like you did yours". Aife grabbed him by his tie and pulled on it until Trick nearly choked.
"Kenzi can stay with Dyson or Trick. I am out of here. I need to be at my best. Which means I need to look my best too. I need new wheels. New clothes. All of it". Bo stood quickly.
"But I want to go shopping too. It's my money you will be spending". Kenzi scoffed.
"Who said I need money? Bo laughed as she walked past the gang. Aife high-fived her as she passed her.
"That's it? We are just going to let her leave?! Kenzi screamed.
"You don't own her. She owns you. But you are free to leave at any time now". Aife laughed as she pointed towards the door.
"Dyson!? Kenzi screamed.
"I don't know Kenz. She threw me around like I am your size. This is not the Bo we know". Dyson rubbed his beard.
"Well look who finally caught up with the rest of the class! Aife laughed.
"Aife! Trick groaned.
"I'm going. I'm going. Smells like dog piss in here anyway". Aife laughed as she walked out of the bar.
Trick ran to his phone. He needed to do something. Call someone. But who could he call? Nobody is as powerful as Bo. The sound of her voice when she left there just now, was clearly her Succubus. Bo had always feared her Succubus. If she now trusts her, there is nothing that can stop her. Not even him.
"We need to find Bo's father. He could be Aife's weakness". Dyson suggested.
"No. That's not a good idea Dyson. Bo's Succubus is very powerful. She clearly gets it from him. The best we can do right now, is nothing". Trick shook his head.
"What about me? Kenzi asked.
"You hate Lauren. There is nothing you can do either Kenzi". Dyson growled.
"I don't hate her. She left Bo for such a bullshit reason. Did we all forget she slept with Bo when she still had a girlfriend and for the Ash? Kenzi snapped.
The room shook and Kenzi started to choke. Trick grabbed her once he saw a blue swirl coming from her mouth.
Dyson looked around and found something. "Bo bugged the bar".
"Put it back wolf. But even if you don't there are plenty more in there". The Succubus said and they all froze where they stood.
"I'm going to find a room now. Preferably with no underfae inside of it. Please don't follow me either". Kenzi waved behind her.
Trick shook his head. He was starting to wonder if this was Aife's sick plan. To get Bo to embrace her succubus chasing after a life that clearly wasn't suited for her. He never didn't not like Lauren, but Fae and humans are doomed relationships. To keep the Succubus from hearing that, he kept those thoughts in his head.
Bo
The Succubus had already bought a brand-new car. It made her Camaro look like a toy car. Then she searched the internet for a tailor. Once she found one that agreed to meet her later that night, she jumped into her car and sped off to meet him.
She thought about Megan and Vivian. They are far more experienced with their Succubus than Bo is with hers. If she is going to truly win Lauren back, she needed to be better. Be more considerate. Find the one thing in her that Lauren fell for in the first place without using her Succubus to do it.
Lauren, Vivian and Megan.
The women laughed hard. They had chosen to watch a movie in the massive theater in the basement of the building.
The Ash and Morrigan had gone all out in expense. They had their own staff to wait on them hand and foot. They had hot dogs, candy, sodas. Everything you can imagine a theater would have.
For Lauren though, they had a chef on staff to meet her healthy diet requirements, but for tonight, she pigged out with the others.
"Are you going to make your move tonight? Megan asked.
"Are you kidding? I'm not Bo. I am going to pull out all of my game and woo her. Without ever using my succubus to do it". Vivian laughed.
Lauren had gone to the ladies' room, so that left the ladies some time to talk. The Doctor stared into the mirror. How had her life come to this? Practically stalked by two Succubus visitors. Megan and Vivian are nothing like that. Their manners almost match Lauren's. They are kind. They stand and sit when Lauren does. They give the staff evil eyes at the smallest of mistakes. But she knows it is only because they care. They really care about her happiness, and her sadness. Which she was trying to hide. It wasn't Bo that caused her sadness. It was choosing the wrong woman to commit to. Those two out there are clearly interested but Lauren wants to go slow with them. Full steam ahead with a Succubus the last time, sank her ship. From now on, she's going to be the Captain of her destiny. She smiled at the thought and cleaned up to return to the girls.
TBC