Bo, Kenzi and Tamsin
"That's it. She's grounded! I am going to spank her little tushie! She knows better than that! Bo said.
"Bo! Kedra is just a baby. She doesn't know that was wrong! Kenzi said.
"I was talking about Lauren! Bo said pacing back and forth. This was a mess. She's a Succubus. She couldn't possibly keep up with Lauren and Charlotte on foot when they shifted and ran off like that.
"Well it must be important. She wouldn't just run off like that", Tamsin said.
Bo continued pacing back and forth going over everything in her head. The last time she had seen Lauren she said she was going home to Charlotte and Bo took her at her word.
"Lea! I'll call Lea! Bo said pulling her phone out. She wasn't really as close to the other shifters as she was Lea. She was practically the leader of the shifters and Bo knew if there was something going down, Lea would know. She looked in the direction Lauren and Charlotte had gone as she listened to the first ring.
Lauren and Charlotte.
Lauren had gotten almost three miles down the road when she heard a familiar roar. She stopped in her tracks and turned to it. "Shit", She thought to herself and ran back. She urged the other shifters to go on and she would catch up with them later. Once they all agreed she scooped Charlotte into her mouth and headed back home. She knew Bo was going to be worried and furious. But this was important. So important that she didn't want Charlotte anywhere near wherever she was going. Her senses were running in overdrive.
Bo, Kenzi and Tamsin
Bo hadn't gotten an answer from Lea and now she was really worried because Lauren hadn't taken her phone either. What a horrible night this was becoming. She had come up with a plan and ordered Tamsin and Kenzi into her car.
"Tamsin is going with me and Kenzi we will be dropping you off at Geraldine's so you can stay with Nate until we come for you", Bo said.
"Bo I want to come! Kenzi protested.
"No Kenzi. We don't know what is happening if it's the shifters, you will be in danger", Bo said.
"She's right Kenzi. We don't know what is going on and since Lea is not answering any of our calls, it has to be something big", Tamsin said.
Bo suddenly slammed on her brakes when she saw something in the road.
"What the hell Bo? Tamsin said adjusting her hat so she could see.
"It's Lauren! Bo screamed getting out of the car. This was a horrific scene playing out in front of her. She ran as fast as she could to get to them. With tears streaming down her face, she dropped to her knees and waited for Lauren to come to her. Bowing her head Lauren placed Charlotte in Bo's arms.
"Is she dead? Bo cried taking Charlotte into her arms with tears flooding down her face.
"No she's not Bo. I was just bringing her back to you so she would be safe", Lauren said softly. She hated seeing Bo in such hysterics but she left her phone behind so there was no other way to prepare her.
When Bo saw Charlotte take a few breaths she was able to control her emotions. That did not look good to her seeing her almost dangling from Lauren's mouth.
"She's fine Bo but I have to go", Lauren said softly kissing Charlotte on her cheek and rubbing Bo's cheek with her claw.
"Lauren!? Bo cried out.
"Bo I have to go this is important", Lauren said. Turning her attention to Kenzi and Tamsin. She was happy Bo and Charly wouldn't be alone but she really did need to go.
"Ok. Ok but promise me, you'll be careful! Bo said kissing Lauren on the top of her head
"I promise Bo. I wish I could take you with me, but I don't know how many of them are out there and what they want. I just know I heard some roars and they were not the good kind", Lauren sighed as she turned to leave. She was already miles behind the other shifters and needed to focus on the scent she was tracking.
Bo grabbed a blanket from the back and climbed back into her Honda. She closed the door and just stared out into the darkness. She was sure Charlotte was going to freak once she heard Lauren roar. And just like clock work she started to fidget in Bo's arms.
"Shi...shoot. You need to calm down Charly", Bo said softly looking at Charlotte.
"Bo what's wrong? Kenzi asked.
"I'm looking to see if Lauren accidentally bit her", Bo said pulling Charly up by her paws.
"Dude have you not seen the Lion King? That's how they pick their young up, in their mouths", Kenzi laughed.
Bo was adorably cute with how much she was worrying.
"Lauren wouldn't hurt her Bo, and she brought her back to you to keep her out of danger. Relax Succubus", Tamsin said looking around the car. As a cop she was always suspicious of something going on or wrong.
"Calm down Charly", Bo whispered sending pulses into her back. Tamsin and Kenzi watched in amusement. That baby was not going to calm down, not at as long as Lauren was gone.
"Shit! Bo screamed.
"What? Tamsin said pulling her gun from it's holster.
"She's sending pulses into me", Bo said moving around so they wouldn't work on her. Tamsin and Kenzi laughed. That was the cutest thing they had seen in a long time.
Twenty minutes had passed since Bo had finally gotten Charlotte to calm down. Bo was trying to formulate another plan since her first plan didn't include Charlotte being with them.
"Fuck it sitting here is getting us nowhere. Tamsin you are going to Geraldine's with Charly and Kenzi. I hope you have enough guns and weapons", Bo said turning to the Valkyrie.
"Yep. I'm packing", Tamsin said showing gun after gun under her jacket.
"Good. You guys need to stay in the basement. Somewhere without windows and do not take your eyes off of Charlotte", Bo said. The young shifter was strong and talented.
"Bo, Lauren is not going to like this", Kenzi said. After bringing her back to Bo she obviously wanted her to keep her safe.
"Lauren will only be ok once she knows Charlotte is safe. Nobody will know where you guys are if you sneak down the back stairs leading to the basement", Bo said.
"Moi? Sneaking into my own club? Now that would be embarrassing", Kenzi said.
"Kenzi! Be serious. This important", Bo said.
"Ok but nobody can ever know this", Kenzi said in a mock pout. This was good. It would give her a chance to see how her club was doing since she hadn't checked in on it.
"Everyone understand the plan? Bo asked. She was ready to go. She was already behind trying to find Lauren.
"We're good", Tamsin said.
"Remember do not take your eyes off of Charlotte", Bo said kissing Charly and handing her to Kenzi.
"Don't scratch Aunt Kenzi again ok sweets? Kenzi cooed in Charlotte's ear.
Bo pulled up behind Geraldine's and watched the trio exit the vehicle. Once she saw Kenzi wave she took off. She had to find Lauren so she doubled back and drove down the same road she saw her take off on.
Lauren
This was bad. I had no idea what had happened but my senses were telling me I was going in the right direction. I finally found the intial scent I originally detected. I caught up with the other shifters too. They had to have stopped at some point because I wasn't going particularly fast. Once we all came to the end of our search we each took turns circling the area.
"She's here. Everybody pick a door", I said and nodded towards the others. I walked inside and slowly stalked the corridor. Turning my nose up I found a fresh scent identical to the one we had been tracing. Walking further I saw a dim light. Slowly I approached the room. Finally nearing the door, I set one claw inside waiting for some sort of reaction. I didn't hear anything so slowly I entered the room. There she was. Lea passed out inside of a cage. I knew I needed to get to her so I ran as fast as I could stopping just short of the cage. Without opening the cage, I couldn't assess her wounds, if she head any wounds. For the moment my professional opinion was that she had been sedated.
"My my Dr. Lewis, do you look the Succubus' body over like that? A woman laughed from behind Lauren.
"Lady if this was the Succubus, I would already be picking your bones out of my teeth", Lauren bristled as she turned to face the woman.
"Such a temper for a Doctor", The woman laughed.
"I don't have time for this. Who are you and how did she piss you off? Lauren asked gesturing towards Lea.
"My name is Kayla and this has nothing to do with her", She laughed.
"Then what does this have to do with? Lauren asked.
"I knew you would come for her and here you are", Kayla said.
"How did I piss you off? Lauren asked. She didn't know of a Kayla and had never seen this woman before in her life.
"You really should watch who and what you eat? Kayla said bitterly.
"Is this about Dyson? I didn't eat that bastard but if you tell me where his bones are, I might snack on them a little', Lauren said taking another look at Lea. She was still in the same position.
Before Kayla could say another word she heard roars behind her. She closed her eyes and took in the hot breaths touching her legs, wishing she had worn pants.
"Ohh shit huh? Lauren laughed. She hadn't seen any of the shifters eat. One small move and Kayla would be history. The shifters nodded towards Lauren and she nodded back. Right now they needed to know if Kayla was alone and what she had done to Lea.
"Massimo get your ass out here boy, I'm not doing this alone", Kayla screamed.
"Massimo? The Druid? Lauren laughed. What the hell was he doing here?
"You were always the weaker of the two", Massimo laughed coming from the back room and slipping closer to Kayla as the other shifters snipped at him with their teeth.
"I've already eaten but them? I have no idea when their bellies were full last. So you better make this quick", Lauren said licking her lips pointing towards the shifters.
"Such a cocky Doctor. You weren't this cocky as a human! Massimo snapped.
"What are you going on about? I don't even know you boy other than you're a wanna be Fae", Lauren laughed remembering the stories she had heard about him over the years. Always coming up with failing potion after failing potion in his bid to become Fae.
"Sure you do. You know my lineage very well", Massimo boasted.
"Enough! What did I do to you? Lauren asked. Looking at him. He looked like he had not slept in days.
"You killed my mother", Massimo bristled. He was ready to punch Lauren dead in the mouth but the shifters behind them were about to make him wet his pants.
"Evony right? Lauren laughed still tasting that black heart in her mouth. She really needed to gargle when she got home.
"Yes Evony! Massimo said showing his teeth.
"No big loss", Lauren laughed. She knew if she taunted him, she would get all the answers that she needed. She couldn't believe Evony would lay down with a mere human.
"She was my mother bitch! Massimo said.
"That can't be the only reason you're mad at me", Lauren said popping her lips.
Bo
Damn it where is Lauren? I have been up and down this road and found nothing. So here I sit parked in my car waiting for Tamsin to call me back and tell me she was able to track Lea's phone. According to them Charlotte was very restless and had not shifted back yet. I know she won't until she knows Lauren is safe and I damn well plan on making sure that happens and soon. I kept calling Lea's phone and listening out of the window hoping she had dropped it but it kept going to her voicemail. I really need to get the other shifters phone numbers in case something like this happens again. Like Kenzi pointed out I obviously know nothing about Lions or how they treat their young and themselves.
This is something important that I need to learn especially if Lauren and I have another one. I am pretty sure I nailed down when Charly was conceived but haven't head a chance to talk to Lauren about it. I must admit it was hot and all the more loving now since we made her like that.
"Tamsin! Tell me you've got something! I said into my phone. According to Tamsin, I needed to make a U-turn and take the first right. I hung up and sped away.
"I'm coming baby", I said.
Kenzi, Tamsin and Charlotte.
"Well what did Bo say? Kenzi asked.
"She hadn't found her yet but since I was able to track Lea's phone she is at least heading in the right direction", Tamsin said watching Charlotte.
She had already tore up Kenzi's couch. Cotton was everywhere.
"They need to hurry the hell up. I loved that couch", Kenzi said.
Lauren, Kayla and Massimo.
"No that's not the only reason I'm angry with you", Massimo said still watching his steps. He didn't want to step backwards and lose his feet or worse
"Well get on it with, it's getting close to dinner time", Lauren laughed nodding in the shifters direction.
"The origin seed was meant for me. I'm the one who stole it in the first place. Since they gave it to you and you killed my mother. I figured you could turn me Fae like you did Taft", Massimo said.
"That has nothing to do with me. If you were plotting to kill them for it, then you should have had mommie dearest kill them for you. As far as the serum. Sorry since I died and came back, I forgot the instructions", Lauren said mockingly.
"She wasn't going to kill them. She feared them! Massimo snapped. It was taking all that he had not to surge at Lauren's throat.
"And why am I here again? Lauren asked. The foolish boy was mad at her for taking away his mother when he himself didn't appear to be torn up about Evony only that Lauren had the Una Mens powers and wealth they left behind.
"He may not be torn up about Evony but I am! Kayla said taking a step in front of Massimo.
"And you are? Lauren laughed. The seed was gone and Lauren wasn't about to be brutalized to get it back not that they could at this point.
"I'm his aunt", Kayla finally confessed.
"His aunt? I didn't know Evony had family until now", Lauren laughed.
"I'm not related to that bitch", Kayla snapped. She would never claim such a thing.
"Watch it Aunt Kayla", Massimo said turning his head slowly to her.
"What do we have here? Bo asked finally joining the party.
"Apparently Evony has/had family", Lauren laughed again.
"Oh and who would that be? Bo asked taking her stance next to Lauren after seeing Lea still out in her cage.
"Assimo here is her son and Kayla denies it", Lauren laughed. This was too funny if they were related to the Morrigan it is no wonder she didn't want to be seen with such idiots.
"It's Massimo", Massimo said correcting the Doctor.
"Assimo sounds about right to me", Bo said trying to contain her own laughter.
"I was just telling the Doctor, I was not related to that bitch! Kayla screamed and the hair on the back of her neck stood up. She had forgotten what was behind her.
"Then who are you? Bo asked. Her nerves were already shot from worrying about Lauren and Charlotte.
"Kayla Williams", She replied.
"Wait I thought you said you were his aunt? Lauren said.
"It makes sense now. Why Evony never said shit about Assimo. He's the product of her tryst with a human", Bo laughed. She almost wished Evony was alive to see the look on her face right now. She did remember seeing a picture of Massimo on Evony's bed but only briefly because the next time she went back, it was gone. Probably trashed after Evony discovered it there.
"So you're Dr. Williams and Evony's son? Lauren asked. She could see how since he always dressed in blazers and dress shirts. Something Dr. Williams always wore outside of the military.
"That I am and you cost me everything! Massimo pouted pointing to Lauren and Bo.
"And what do you want Kayla? Lauren asked.
"You as dead as my brother, the real Doctor, Williams", Kayla said tauntingly.
"Did you say Dr. Williams? One of the other shifters asked.
"Yes Dr. Eric Williams", Lauren replied.
"Ohhhh baby boy you don't have to worry about them! The shifter said pointing to Bo and Lauren.
"What why not? Massimo asked turning his back towards Kayla.
"Because your bastard father killed my brother! The shifter said.
"You mean our brother! Lea said staring at the group.
"Lea! You're awake! Lauren said.
"Yes and hungry! Lea said bursting out of her cage and running to Massimo and Kayla.
"You will pay for what he did to our brother and for kidnapping Lea", The shifter said.
"Who do you think told him who your brother was! Massimo said pointing to Kayla trying to take the heat off of himself.
Lea ran as fast as she could but she was still weak. By the time she made it to Massimo and Kayla, she had collapsed.
"Lea! Lea! Lauren said looking her over.
"Get her out of here, we got this", The shifter said taking her first bite of Massimo.
"What do we do? Bo asked bending down to Lauren and Lea.
"Get her to my lab. I need to see what they did to her and I can't see much in this building. Unless you're willing to tell us? Lauren asked and they both huffed.
The building was old. It is no wonder Kayla and Massimo wanted to ambush them there, nobody would ever think to check that building for anything except mice and other creatures.
Bo felt her phone vibrating and answered it. She didn't want it to go off before she got to Lauren and alert the others. "Not now Kenzi", She said.
"Did you find the Doc and Lea? Kenzi asked.
"Yes I found them but I don't have time to talk", Bo said.
"What's wrong? Kenzi asked bracing herself for the worst.
"Lea's collapsed and we need to get her to the lab to find out why", Bo explained as she stood looking down at Lauren and Lea.
"Bo you need to get here asap", Kenzi said.
"What? What now? Bo asked. Everything bad seemed to be happening in droves.
"Kedra was hungry and fed...on everyone", Kenzi explained.
"What? How many? Bo said.
"After I heard sounds like something hitting the ground. I went up to look. Bodies are everywhere in my club Bo", Kenzi said.
"Shit! Where is Charly? Bo asked.
"She's locked in the basement...alone", Kenzi cringed.
"What the fuck? You should have called me sooner! Bo snapped. She never liked the basement. It was creepy and the thought of her baby down there alone, there was no telling what she'd eat and they'd have to clean out of her teeth.
"I'm sorry Bo. We were watching her I swear. All of a sudden she started to feed and Tamsin nearly collapsed. I covered my mouth and ran", Kenzi explained.
"Just stay there. I will be right there! Bo said jamming her phone down into her pocket. Come to think of it, she hadn't fed in hours either. She knew she would to before she got to Geraldine's.
"Bo? Lauren asked shifting to her human form.
"It's Charly. She fed", Bo said not really wanting to explain how but Lauren needed to know.
"What? Lauren asked concerned.
"She fed off of the club guests and I have to go and revive everyone", Bo said.
"Ok. Just help me get Lea to the lab and you can go", Lauren said.
"We got that Dr. Lewis a couple of the shifters said shifting to human form.
"There you go. I'm sorry Lauren I have to go", Bo said.
"She really needs to grow up so you can teach her control and when and where to feed", Lauren said.
"Well she must know how to control it a bit since she didn't drain Kenzi or Tamsin", Bo laughed shaking her head. They really had their hands full with that baby.
Bo ran to her car and took off. She really hated leaving Lauren like that but knew the club goers would be pissed off and ready to fight if they were left there longer than they had to be. She pulled up at another club and got permission to feed from them. She was glad they all knew her so she wouldn't have to worry about explaining it one by one.
Geraldine's
"You reached Bo right? Tamsin asked pacing around the club looking at the bodies scattered about.
"Yes she's own her way. She probably stopped to feed so she would have enough strength", Kenzi explained noticing it had almost been an hour. They heard the doors fly open and saw Bo running in and past them. She went down into the basement to check on Charly first. No rats please. Just no rats. She pleaded softly.
Once she was satisfied that Charly was ok, she carried her back upstairs and handed her to Kenzi.
"Try to keep this surgical mask over her mouth", Bo said. Kenzi nodded and the Succubus turned towards the bodies.
"Here goes", Bo said starting her reverse Chi suck.
"Bo! Kenzi screamed startling the Succubus.
When Bo turned around she couldn't believe her eyes. Charly was feeding again. This time from Tamsin and Kenzi and she wasn't stopping.
"Shit! Bo said.
TBC
Bo and Lauren try to help Charly.