Bo and Lauren's
The Succubus and Doctor had a time trying to get the kids inside and keep Charlotte upstairs. The young shifter was curious about everything lately and Bo loved it. It just meant signs of Lauren were starting to surface and she wasn't just dealing with signs of her own attitude.
They watched as Ethan and Dillon pushed their tiny toy boxes back and forth to each other. They tried giving Charlotte a doll but she ripped it to shreds in a matter of minutes so they opted for cartoons.
"Maybe she will grow to like dolls". Bo cooed looking at Charly.
"Yeah I think I will get her a doll dressed as a female Doctor". Lauren laughed.
"That's cute babe and I'm sure if you can't find you, you will make one". Bo laughed shaking her head. How was she going to deal with the possibility of four geniuses? She didn't really know but knew she would not have it any other way.
"Oh you know I will right Charly?! Lauren cooed looking at Charlotte who was now lost in her cartoons.
They both laughed once she glared up at them and gave them a look she hadn't given them before.
"What do you think she sees when she looks at cartoons? Lauren asked.
"Lunch". Bo laughed in response.
"Speaking of lunch". Lauren laughed pointing downstairs.
Bo groaned. "Right. Thanks Charly for leaving mama another messy, stinky bird".
"Either clean that or change her". Lauren said.
"I got it Lauren. I was only joking". Bo said kissing all three kids and Lauren before heading downstairs
The Dal
Aife and Tamsin were still scouting people to run the Dal for Aife. The line was out the door and they still hadn't found anyone that the Succubus would agree to hire. She didn't want to have to run it herself. That was for people she felt that were beneath her. She'd almost hire Tamsin but the Valkyrie refused on more than one occasion.
"Ok who the fuck is this? Aife asked. They had been at it so long what manners the Succubus had left was gone.
"Oh hell". Tamsin groaned looking at the man standing before them.
"What? Aife asked.
"It's Chester". Tamsin said shaking her head. She knew she would be ready to go back to her precinct when she told Aife who he was.
"And he is? Aife asked looking back and forth between the two.
"He's the last of the red caps but that's not what grosses me out". Tamsin said sitting back in her seat.
"Do you mind sharing with the class? Aife asked getting annoyed at Tamsin's stalling.
"He molested a human baby. That's why I call him Chester the molester". Tamsin said coolly. She flinched when Aife suddenly rose from her seat.
The Succubus raced over to Chester before he had a chance to leave. She started pulling his chi and then snapped his neck before she stopped.
Tamsin didn't flinch. She didn't move at all. She was expecting Aife to snap on something or someone.
"Get that bastard out of my building and clean that up! Aife snapped as two of her men came towards her.
"Do you want to continue or just hire someone at random? Tamsin asked.
"To all of you bastards in line. I am a woman and grandmother. Picking on kids or women will get you dead or your ass kicked. If you have done either of the two, get the fuck out of my building! Aife screamed. When none of them moved, Aife took her seat.
"Next". Tamsin coughed as she cleared her throat.
Aife hadn't settled back into her seat yet before she pulled her phone out to call Bo. She groaned when the Succubus didn't answer right away.
"Mom. This really isn't a good time right now". Bo answered tiredly.
"I won't keep you on the line, I know you literally have a little badass on your hands, I was just wondering if you knew of anyone trustworthy enough to run the Dal since you don't want to run it yet". Aife said.
"I don't know. Maybe we should just shut it down for the time being". Bo said quickly.
"Well we aren't finding anyone so I was hoping you, Lauren or your goth friend might know". Aife said.
"I can ask Kenzi again when I see her but right now that is not my priority". Bo sighed. Charlotte had left her a bigger mess than the last time she attacked a bird.
"What did Isabeau the Third do now? Aife laughed.
"Mom you know her name is Charlotte". Bo said.
"Girl she is all you, well before I gave you to LouAnn". Aife laughed. She wished she had to chance to tell Bo that she would have a daughter that would be just like her like normal mothers do. But nothing about Aife was ever normal.
"One day we really need to talk about that". Bo said softly.
"We will. We will. So what has Charlotte done now? Aife laughed and hoped it was caught on camera.
"She killed another bird. At least I think it's dead". Bo cringed sweeping up some of it's feathers.
"Wait you said another. So she's killed one before? Aife asked looking over another application.
"Yes. She was playing with the first one at first. Then she wound up killing it and bringing it back to life. I know we are Fae but even to me it was gross just like the mess I'm cleaning up now". Bo laughed.
Aife lifted her head. "How many birds have you seen and how close have they gotten to anyone besides Charlotte?
"Well she was the only one that got close enough besides me cleaning them up. This one that I am cleaning around now got near the boys before she attacked it". Bo explained.
"What color was the first one? Aife asked.
"Black. Oooey gooey black". Bo cringed thinking of that mess. They still had black feathers to clean up.
"What color is the one your attending to now? Aife asked.
"It's white why? Bo asked now curious about Aife's questions.
"Don't touch it anymore than you already have. I will be there in twenty minutes. Hell Tamsin's here make that about ten minutes". Aife said getting to her feet.
"Mom what's going on? Bo asked worriedly.
"Don't worry sweetie mama's on her way". Aife said hanging up.
"Where are we going? Tamsin asked.
"To Bo's. Everyone out! Don't call us. We'll call you! Aife screamed waving the crowd out.
"What's going on? Tamsin asked pulling on her jacket.
"You have your cruiser here right? Aife asked.
"Yes why? Tamsin asked. Aife was being very mysterious. She never really trusted her completely but even she noticed how off she seemed at the moment.
"Bring it around and I will be right there". Aife said running down to Trick's old lair. She had something to get before they took off.
Tamsin had no idea what was going on but for once she was glad to be getting up and out of the Dal. It was becoming boring sitting there and giving Aife every Fae that applied's life story. Her Detectives were sitting at the precinct bored out of their minds. So she really didn't have a reason to go into the office.
After five minutes passed Aife had emerged from the building. Tamsin started up her car as soon as she saw her silhouette in the doorway.
Bo and Lauren's.
"Bo? What's wrong? Lauren asked when the Succubus came into the house sooner than she expected with a cardboard box in her hands.
"I'm not sure. I was cleaning up the bird when mom asked me to stop and it's getting nippy out so I decided to place it into this box and come inside". Bo said.
Lauren looked puzzled? What did Aife want with a nearly mangled bird? "Is she coming over?
"Yes. I think she's bringing Tamsin too. I am just like you, I have no idea what she would want with this mangy thing now". Bo sighed sitting the box on the floor near the door.
"Well the kids are upstairs. So hopefully they will wind down from all of the excitement and go to bed early". Lauren laughed. That had never happened. Not even when Charlotte was still their only child.
Bo pulled Lauren into her arms and just breathed her in. It was quiet. It was peaceful. She adored this time because Aife was a walking party of drama and suspense. But if she had something that could explain why all of these birds were popping up, she welcomed the help.
"Bo? Lauren said softly noticing she was lost in thought.
"It's nothing. It's just quiet and we have like five minutes before that will be interrupted". Bo smiled.
"I know. I love it too". Lauren said starting to dance with the Succubus but without music.
Both women groaned when they heard a baby start to cry and sighed when it stopped.
"Probably Charly pulsing one of them again". Bo whispered into Lauren's ear.
"I will go check". Lauren said pulling away from her dance partner.
"Lauren...". Bo groaned already missing the Doctor's body heat and scent.
"You know I have to check". Lauren said softly.
Bo wasn't left alone that long before their front door was nearly taken off of the hinges.
"Mom! Really? Can you knock next time or be a little more gentler with our door? Bo asked.
"Where is the Doctor and the bird? Aife asked looking around like she had lost her best pair of heels.
"Lauren is upstairs and the bird is over there? Bo said pointing towards the box and watching as Aife walked over to it.
"Isabeau grab the box and follow me". Aife said walking towards the stairs. Tamsin followed them both out of curiosity.
The ladies walked upstairs and when they didn't immediately see Lauren they walked to the twin's nursery.
"Dr. Lewis can you join us? Aife asked softly.
Charlotte roared at the sight of Aife.
"Oh hush I haven't even stepped into the room yet". Aife laughed. She clearly still distrusted her grandmother.
"She could be detecting the bird which by the way still stinks". Bo said.
"You guys go ahead, I will watch your little animal kingdom". Tamsin said.
"Tamsin...". Bo said.
"Ok. Ok. I will watch the little mother Faers". Tamsin laughed.
"Well that's better". Bo said.
"Come on. Let's get started". Aife said tiring of the small talk.
Lauren followed Bo as all three left walking towards Lauren's lab. She was so glad to have one at home. Bo had a huge weapons room so why shouldn't the Doctor have her own specialty room.
"Uhh Lauren the code? Bo asked once Aife couldn't open the door.
"Oh sorry. Lauren asked walking over and typing it in.
"You don't trust anyone do you Doctor? Aife laughed.
"I just don't want the kids coming in and making science experiments out of each other". Lauren said.
"Good deal". Aife said.
"Ok mom we're here. Now do you mind telling us what this is all about? Bo asked.
"Persephone". Aife said.
"Aww shit". Lauren said.
"Lauren! Bo said.
Aife chuckled. "So you know who she is then Doctor?
"Hades wife/niece. Either way ewwww". Lauren sighed. This was about to get all kinds of dangerous.
"Ladies please tell me and drop the riddles". Bo said.
"I will tell you both. Hades married Persephone and she has the power to shift into a bird". Aife explained.
"And you think this is her? Lauren asked pointing towards the box.
"Either her or somebody from the fleet she used to hang with before she met Hades". Aife said.
"I still don't understand what this has to do with us or the kids". Bo said shaking her head in confusion.
Aife closed her eyes and cleared her throat before she spoke. "Hades is your father Bo".
"What the fuck and who the fuck is that?! Bo screamed.
"Bo! Lauren said trying to calm her down before Charlotte came charging in.
"When Trick so nicely handed me over to the Dark Fae I was raped by him. Sorry I wish I could have picked out a different father for you but I didn't have a choice". Aife said apologetically.
"If Trick wasn't already dead, he would be. Tell us more". Bo said. Her anger and hurt needed to take a backseat to protecting her family.
"If this is her or one of her old fleet then we will know why they are after the kids". Aife said.
"That's where I come in". Lauren said pulling on some latex gloves.
"But don't you need more than that? I mean how are we going to get the bird to shift? Bo asked.
"Technically we don't need it to shift. Lauren can run tests on both sets of feathers". Aife said.
"She only has these". Bo said pointing at the white feathers.
"Isabeau you know I come prepared. She can test it with this". Aife said pulling a white feather in a clear plastic bag from her bag.
"Where did you get this? Lauren asked taking it from the Succubus.
"I swiped it before I escaped. Once I was able to make it back to the Dal, I hid it where even the Blood King wouldn't find it. It was right after I gave Isabeau to LouAnn and had come to the Dal". Aife explained.
"We are going to compare these feathers". Lauren explained so Bo would understand.
"If you have all that you need we can wait downstairs". Bo said nodding that she understood.
"That would be better". Lauren said.
"Ok mom let's give Dr. Lewis some privacy". Bo said softly.
"Gladly. Call down if you need anything else". Aife smiled softly.
The Succubus left the room and Aife heard Bo take a deep breath. "I was going to tell you but I thought I would have more time and never thought they would be coming at us like this".
"I get it. He raped you and I deserved to know but I have a family to protect and need to know everything. Now". Bo said.
"That's pretty much it Isabeau. Once I found out I was pregnant he locked me inside of a cage. I couldn't even escape it. He fed me actual food to keep you healthy. Once I gave birth, he took you and placed you into a bassinet in plain view of the cage. Once I did manage to get out, I grabbed you, and that feather. I wanted to ask Trick about it but that bastard always lied to me so I couldn't trust him with that news". Aife explained.
Bo shook her head "So who is he though?
"He's the lord of the Underworld. Death in every sense of the word". Aife said.
"How did he know who you were? Bo asked.
"After I escaped from the Dark Fae prisons, he knocked me out and took me with him. That's when he threw me into his cage and raped me months later". Aife said.
"How did he know you were Trick's daughter? Bo asked.
"That I don't know. I assume he found out from one of those Dark Fae fucks that was guarding my dungeon". Aife said.
"So with Trick's blood and his, I am the most powerful Fae". Bo said softly after they reached the bottom step.
"Yes. You are. But so are your kids Isabeau". Aife said softly. She knew this was a lot for Bo to take in and she would be there for her this time. The Dal could wait. There wouldn't be need for it if something happened to the shifters and the rest of them.
"If Lauren can match those feathers any kind of way. Charlotte inherited her mother's genius because she knew what she was doing all along when she killed the first one". Bo said. She was nearly in tears with pride.
"And if Charlotte is right. They won't stop coming. Hard to fight bird shifters when you don't know where they are or when they will swoop in". Aife said.
"That's bullshit. My kids will not be kept from going outside to play. I will build a stronger gate with a top". Bo said.
"Don't worry sweetie. We will all protect them. They won't stay little and will be harder for any birds to try and pick up to carry off". Aife said.
"So what if those were part of her old fleet and not her. How do we find the rest of them or her? Bo asked.
"I...can help with that". Tamsin said.
"Tamsin? I thought you were watching the kids". Bo said turning to face the Valkyrie.
"They are hungry. They were nearly biting into my clothes. So I came to tell one of you that you need to make some bottles". Tamsin said.
"I will do it. This will give me time to bond with them". Aife clapped with glee.
Bo watched the Succubus run towards the kitchen and nearly busted her ass trying to hurry before turning her attention back to Tamsin.
"Tamsin". Bo said looking at her suspiciously. Her aura was out of whack.
"Bo first let me say I didn't want to do what he ordered me to do". Tamsin said.
"He who? Bo asked raising an eyebrow.
"Your father". Tamsin said stepping away from the Succubus.
"What did he want you do to exactly? Bo asked with her eyes flashing brown and blue.
"He wanted me to bring you to him". Tamsin said moving further away.
"Is that it? Bo asked angrily.
"Bo..
"Is that it Tamsin! Bo screamed.
"I couldn't go through with it Bo. That's why the rune bottle didn't work. I said the spell wrong on purpose. You didn't get hurt. Nobody got hurt! Tamsin said softly.
Bo paced back and forth for a few seconds to collect her thoughts.
"Bo...". Tamsin said watching the Succubus.
"I lost months away from Lauren! Months! The Una Mens got her because you and Dyson thought it was ok to trick me and hide Lauren from me! The Succubus screamed.
"Bo I'm sorry...". Tamsin said pleadingly.
"Lauren lost her life. You will help us with Persephone and apologize to Lauren. But I never want to see you around any of my family after that! Bo spat as her eyes continued flashing brown and blue.
Tamsin was hurt. She had come to care for this little family but knew her lies and deceit would come out somehow. She just never thought it would be now and like this.
"Bo?! Lauren said trying not to scream.
"I'm ok Lauren. What did you find out? Bo said softening her voice when she spoke to the Doctor.
"They both match". Lauren nodded handing Bo the results.
"Good then Tamsin has a little trip to take. When she comes back, she has to tell you something Lauren". Bo said nodding so Lauren would know it would be a serious talk.
"Bo...". Tamsin pleaded.
"Go...find daddy darkness or his wife and come back when you know something". Bo said.
Tamsin nodded. She felt awful but knew Bo wasn't kidding. She wasn't sure how Lauren was going to react but seeing what she did to Evony, she knew her days were numbered or she'd look chewed on like Vex did after Lauren torn into him.
"Come on Lauren. Let's go check on mom and the kids". Bo said softly extending her hand to the Doctor.
TBC
Tamsin returns.
Things get heated at Bo and Lauren's