Lea
Morning had come and Lea was heartbroken. Not because of Aife, but because Charlotte believed that she was in on Dillon's kidnapping. It pissed her off too. Someone had actually gotten one of Lauren's cubs. Lauren wasn't returning her calls, so she assumed the Doctor must be upset with her too.
She had known Mikayla, a long, long time. She never saw that betrayal coming. She knew Aife had every reason to be angry. Every reason not to trust the pack, or any shifter among them right now. She didn't know if Mikayla had been working with anyone, but she only had one more day to find out. The Doctors said they were keeping her at least a few more days, so she was a sitting duck for an angry Aife. Picking her phone up again, she was ready to start her investigation. Two days? Nah. She was going to investigate everyone, down to the youngest cub that wasn't Lauren and Bo's, right now.
Bo and Lauren's.
Bo gently turned over to find Lauren still asleep. She smiled as she kissed her on the cheek, before climbing out of bed. She hadn't slept much. The kids had played outside well into the night. Bo and Lauren watched them well into the night. Long after Kenzi and Aife had retired for the evening. Long after the moon had started to dim.
But Bo was not complaining. For the first time in what felt like weeks, they had some kind of normalcy. Their kids could just be kids, not worrying about things that their parents did. Their safety. Their happiness. Their wellbeing.
Bo had always worried. She worried the minute Charlotte was born. She had no clue what she was doing. Not a single one. Her only solace was that Charly was born in human form. She had no idea what she would have done, had she been born in her shifter form.
The previous night Aife assured her that, worrying was a part of parenting. The Succubus explained how it was when Bo was born. She never slept without Bo in her arms, for fear of Hades taking her. The only time that he managed to get Bo was when Aife had finally fallen asleep. That's when she knew she had to escape, or she would never get Bo back.
Hades had placed Bo in her crib. Zeus had been making trouble, and Hades had gone to see what the noise was all about. He was gone long enough for Aife to break free of her cage, and take Bo.
Wrapping them both in a black curtain, Aife kept low to the floor, gently opening the door. Slightly peeking her had out first, she looked down the hall in both directions. She pulled Bo closer, and moved out into the hall. Staying as close as she could to the wall, so she would blend in.
Aife froze when she noticed a door opening, and crouched down to her knees. Thankfully Bo was still asleep, and didn't cry. Aife recognized the woman. When she went in the other direction, Aife had her chance, and took it.
Hurrying as quickly as she could go without waking up her daughter, she made it to the door. She sighed with glee when it wasn't locked. Looking down on the steps, she found a feather, and picked it up.
Moving up the stairs, and down another long hall, she found herself in Valhalla. Keeping her wits about her, she listened to Stacey saying she had a soul to collect, and was going to get it. Aife followed her to the gates, and went in the opposite direction. Half an hour later, Bo was awake, and crying. She looked hungry. Aife had no clue what to feed her, she was a baby Succubus, and Isabeau was long dead. Her heart broke, but she had to keep moving.
Two nights after sleeping on the street, she met a new Fae named LouAnn. The found an empty house. Aife was relieved that LouAnn knew how to feed Bo. Her little eyes were a constant blue. LouAnn told her that she would need to breastfeed Bo. Then her Succubus would be ready to suck LouAnn's chi. Aife didn't like the idea, but sent LouAnn to the next room, while she breastfed Bo.
The three spent the next month in that same routine, but Aife was ready to move again. Hades must know by now that she escaped with Bo.
LouAnn explained that she was on the run, herself. She had left her human kids with their father, and the Fae was after her. Aife had an idea. Since LouAnn knew of humans, and how to get close to one, she reluctantly handed Bo over to her. The Succubus in Aife cried too, as Bo reached out to her from LouAnn's arms.
"LouAnn you are my only hope. My baby's only hope. You must find her a home. A good one, among humans". Aife cried stroking Bo's head. Her hair was growing, and it was already dark like Aife's.
"Before I left my human, I cleaned a house for a family named Dennis, as a side job to feed and clothe our kids. Mary was always nice and good to me. She lost a child and longs to have another daughter. They are good to their other kids, I am sure once I explain that I have found a baby for her, she will trust me, and adopt Bo". LouAnn explained.
"But what about her feeds, her safety? Aife asked.
"Bo will learn to feed herself. From what you have told me about your mother, I know how it works. Isabeau was a good Queen, on my honor of her, your daughter will be well protected. As long as I stay on the run, I will check in on her". LouAnn explained.
"Do not tell Trick about her, or give her to him! Aife snapped flashing her Succubus eyes.
"I have no present loyalties to the Blood King, only to Queen Isabeau". LouAnn snapped too. Trick was an asshole to his wife, LouAnn would never forget that.
Aife took Bo from LouAnn one last time. "I will be back for you, I promise". The Succubus cried as her tears wet Bo's hair. She rocked Bo to sleep, and walked out of their hideout once she tucked her in bed. She never looked back, but was contacted by LouAnn once Bo's adoption was official. Aife sighed in relief. She was safe. Safe from the Fae world. Safe from him. Bo's safety was always Aife's top priority. Trick never said the same thing about Aife.
Present time
Bo tightened her robe and walked to the boys nursery. She couldn't help it. Someone had actually taken one of their kids. It pissed her off, but she wouldn't show them her anger, only her love.
Walking slowly, she composed herself before walking inside. She wiped her eyes again, as she got closer to the crib. They had moved it back against the far wall, the night before.
She bent over to lift Dillon up, she wanted to hold him. Needed to hold him. When she lifted him, she noticed that he was heavier than before. She heard a roar, and saw Charlotte at her feet. She had been sleeping on the side of the crib, and Bo had not noticed her before. Dillon had a string tied to his feet. Bo laughed knowing Charly must have tied it on, after they had all gone to bed. She looked into the crib, and saw Ethan showing his teeth too. He also had a string tied to his feet.
Bo screamed, and laughed out loud, causing Lauren to come running into the room.
"Bo? Lauren called out, as the Succubus bent over in tears, and laughed again.
Bo took a few minutes to calm herself down so she could explain to Lauren. The Doctor was looking all around the room but never in their kids direction. Their tv wasn't on, so Lauren didn't know what Bo found to be funny.
"I could tell you, but you need to see it for yourself". Bo laughed again waving Lauren over.
The Doctor and Succubus both laughed after Lauren finally discovered what Charlotte did. Charlotte had booby trapped her own brothers to keep anyone from taking them during the night. The string the cub used, was one she had been playing with in their backyard the night before. Bo gently cut the string from all three cub's feet.
"Well since we are all up, lets go eat! Bo cooed excitedly.
"Yes. Lets go". Lauren laughed shaking her head with pride. Charlotte was basically telling anyone that if you take my brothers, you will be taking me too from now on.
"What the what is going on? Kenzi asked half asleep.
"You will have to watch the video tapes". Bo and Lauren laughed in unison.
"Charly what did you do now? Kenzi cooed as the young shifter eyed her from Lauren's arms.
"Just being a smart, protective baby". Bo laughed again. She needed this. They all needed a start to their morning like this. Charlotte was smart enough to know, one of them finally being kidnapped was enough.
Once again Lauren made a big breakfast. This time she made sure Charlotte ate in human form. She was a beautiful baby, but still preferred her shifter form, for now. Bo fed Dillon while Kenzi fed Ethan.
"We both need three arms, so we can feed them all at once. I don't want them thinking we have favorites". Bo cooed giving Dillon his next bite.
"Of course. We will find a good, even routine". Lauren replied wiping Charlotte's mouth.
"We can just swap a kid, every other day". Kenzi offered.
"Thanks Kenzi but I meant Lauren and I". Bo laughed. She was happy Kenzi was sticking around, given all that she had going on, but they were the parents, not her.
"Alright. Alright. Parents and kids. I got it". Kenzi laughed sipping on her coffee. She was so happy for Bo and Lauren. It was rough watching Bo struggle with Charlotte after she was born. Kenzi only knew about bottles, and diapers, she had no idea how to feed a shifter other than giving her raw meat. It made both women grow up a lot. Lauren was a Doctor so she already knew how to care about people, and how to change diapers, but Bo and Kenzi had never had to change a diaper before. Charlotte was definitely a different baby. A smart one. A little Lauren and Bo.
Kenzi had used her contacts to try and find Aife. She didn't trust the woman, but Bo was a mother now, and who better to show a Succubus how to tend to three baby Succubi. She cringed when her contacts got back that Aife had already known about the births, and would likely show up, Kenzi just didn't know when. Kenzi wondered where the older Succubus was, presently.
The Dal Riata
"Do you have any idea how early it is? A voice screamed.
"Listen up you little bitches. I don't give a fuck how early it is. The simple fact is my grandson was kidnapped. Two of the perps are dead, but I know you bastards. There is always treachery somewhere". Aife snapped walking back and forth in front of the audience before her.
"None of us where involved. We know of your daughter's powers, and like the air in our lungs". Another voice replied.
"I will thrall every last one of you, so unless you want that, make me believe that you weren't involved. That you didn't touch a hair on his head! Aife snapped.
"We haven't even seen the little Prince yet, so how would we know who he was? A man groaned.
"Nice try but I still don't believe you yet. Someone in here must know something. Speak now and Lauren won't maul you". Aife laughed.
"After what she did to the Morrigan, we want no part of her either". A male voice said.
"Where is Vex? I know his creepy, crawly ass is still alive. Barely but alive! Aife screamed.
"He's fled to England".
"Who the fuck are you and how do you know this? Aife laughed. The man looked too normal to be Fae.
"I am Massimo. Evony's biological son, and Vex's surrogate son". He responded.
"I have no time for this shit or Evony's bastard. Get to England and never show your face again". Aife said pulsing the man.
"Yes ma'am". Massimo smiled widely.
"You know that boy's a human". A voice said softly from behind the Succubus.
"Well if it isn't Trick's little songbird Siren". Aife laughed.
"You're right. Trick was a dear friend of mine. Which is why I know you are wasting your time with this meeting. None of these women and men were in on Dillon's kidnapping". Hale responded softly.
"You know I know all about the Santiagos. Your sister, your mother, grandmother, all of them. If you are lying to me, they will be dead faster than you can warm up your sorry ass voice". Aife seethed.
"I have seen, and know what Bo can do, I am not lying". Hale said seriously.
"Good. Now all of you, get the hell out of my bar, it's closed! Don't try sneaking a bottle out of here either! Aife screamed. The Succubus laughed when she heard the sounds of people running.
Bo and Lauren's
The kids had been bathed, and all of the adults had showered. Everyone was on the couch watching cartoons. When the latest one went off, Lauren grabbed her glass, and walked towards the kitchen. Bo followed her.
"Lauren what's wrong? I thought we were going to hang with the kids today, and watch cartoons". Bo said softly.
"I want to go to the hospital". Lauren said. She was going to say a name but didn't trust Lea's name in Charlotte's ears. Aife had described to them every mark she gave her, as she was trying to get her inside of her car.
"I don't think Lea was in on it. She seems to really care about all of us". Bo said taking one of Lauren's hands.
"I don't think she was either, but she would know how to find the others. All of them". Lauren said.
"Lauren...". Bo started.
"I will be careful, I promise". Lauren said kissing Bo's hand.
"I want to go with you, but I can't leave Kenzi with all three, not right now". Bo sighed.
"Yeah. I wonder where your mother is, I never heard her leave". Lauren said setting her coffee cup into the sink.
"Out getting answers, I suspect". Bo said looking out the window. Aife's car was definitely gone.
"I can wait until she gets home". Lauren said sitting at the small table.
"This will get better Lauren. It won't always be like this". Bo said joining her.
"Bo. I know you don't like it, that we can all just shift, and rush off, but when it comes to our kids, I have no choice, and won't stop until I get them back". Lauren said softly.
"No Lauren. I love all of you just as you are. I just hate that I can't be as fast as the rest of you. But would never hate that you are all shifters. I love our family". Bo said softly taking Lauren's hand again.
"Bo..". Lauren said.
"I hate that I can't run that fast or be that fast. I am so glad that you, and Charlotte found Dillon before the worst happened. I assumed when I saw her running with him without you, you had sent her to me". Bo said.
"I did. I wanted them both far away from what I did to Mikayla". Lauren explained. She was glad that Bo picked up on what she did, and said to Charlotte.
"I just have to be faster. Need something faster, which is why I want to look for a motorcycle soon". Bo said.
Lauren stood up suddenly, and went to grab her laptop. She returned quickly, logged on, and they both started looking.
"I don't even know what I'm looking for". Bo laughed.
"We will need to find a dual sport. It is for on and off the road. We never know where we will need to go". Lauren smiled warmly.
"Maybe I just need a faster car or truck. A Hummer like yours or something faster than my Challenger". Bo said as she scrolled through the motorcycles in front of her.
"That car is pretty fast, but I know what you are feeling. You want to be able to go as fast as us, and sometimes we won't always stay on the road". Lauren said softly. It hurt her that Bo felt this way, but she would do everything she could to help her, and assure her that she loved her as she is.
"I don't know. I don't! Bo snapped a bit.
"Bo I love you. We all love you. It doesn't matter if you are not as fast as we are. Don't forget you are just as powerful in your own right. You can mass Chi suck. You never have to leave where you are to do damage". Lauren said softly.
Tired of taking up time with what she now felt was a silly conversation, Bo picked a 2018 Honda RC213V.
"Ok. I will call and have it delivered". Lauren smiled softly rubbing Bo's back. She picked up her phone, and called a local dealership. It wasn't too far from where she bought her Hummer.
"Bo. You know Lauren doesn't care about all of that. She knows you can't run toe to toe with them". Kenzi chimed in as she took the seat that Lauren was sitting in.
"I know. My Challenger can't go everywhere. I lucked out locking the kids inside when I went to look for Lauren". Bo sighed closing Lauren's laptop.
"They know you love them Bo. Even Charly, if she doesn't always show it". Kenzi laughed.
"I know. I just worry about them. I always worry about all of them". Bo said bowing her head.
"Hey we all worry. We are all here for each other. Even your crazy ass mama". Kenzi laughed.
"Kenzi! Language! Bo smiled.
"Hey. I had to perk you up somehow". Kenzi laughed.
"Bo it will be here in about a week". Lauren smiled rubbing Bo's back again.
"Ok. Thanks babe, and I am sorry about all of this". Bo said looking up at the Doctor.
"Never apologize to me for this Bo. Ever". Lauren said seriously.
The three jumped when Charlotte roared, and jumped from the couch suddenly. She stared at the door as Aife walked in.
"Still don't like Nana huh? Aife cooed looking down at the cub.
"I won't even ask where you have been". Bo said standing up.
"I put the Fae in check. Oh and your bf was there". Aife laughed pointing to Kenzi.
"Was there". Hale said stepping in behind Aife.
"Damn Siren boy, did you follow me here? Aife laughed.
"Come on in Hale. Lauren and I are glad that you are both here". Bo said.
"Well I never met the twins yet, so I thought I'd stop by". Hale explained.
"Ohh that's right" Lauren said waving Hale over to the couch.
"The one on the left is Ethan, and the one on the right is Dillon. Charlotte is on the floor, glaring at you". Bo laughed.
"She is definitely your child". Hale laughed pointing at both Bo and Lauren.
"Why are you glad we are both here? Aife asked looking back and forth between the Succubus and Doctor.
"Lauren wants to go and see the...others". Bo explained.
"You mean the Decepticons? Kenzi laughed.
"Yes. Yes. Them! Bo winked.
"Of course I will babysit, but good luck getting out of here without your oldest". Aife laughed. She laughed again when Charlotte showed her teeth.
"She don't like you huh? Hale laughed.
"No". Aife laughed again.
"Well we will have to take her with us, otherwise, she will be roaring up a storm". Bo smiled.
"Ok. Come on Charly". Lauren cooed bending over to pick her up, but the cub moved backwards.
Bo laughed. Charlotte was not about to leave her brothers. "Kenz can you stay too? She asked.
"Gotcha". Kenzi smiled.
"Looks like Charlotte will baby-sit her brothers, but do check their diapers every now, and then". Lauren said.
"I'm on it! Kenzi said. She was glad to see Hale. He had gone to visit his family, and had left just after Charlotte was born.
"We will be back soon. I hope everyone is still alive". Bo cringed. Charlotte worried her to no end.
"The sooner you get going, the sooner you can get back". Kenzi smiled.
"Ok. Ok. We're going. Call if you need to". Bo said following Lauren out to the driveway.
"Kenzi will give you a tour of the house Hale". Lauren said over her shoulder.
Charlotte jumped back on the couch, and sat between her brothers. Hale laughed when he noticed that she was still eyeing him.
"Just like Bo". Hale laughed again.
"And thinks like Lauren". Kenzi laughed.
"Nooo. They all are just like me. Right babies? Aife cooed, and Charlotte roared when she came closer.
"So what are we going to do? Hale asked. He didn't mind babysitting. He missed Kenzi and her antics.
"Let them watch cartoons". Aife laughed.
Aife went to the kitchen, and pulled out her phone. She needed to make some calls. She wanted to know if Lea had been making calls, or had been released from the hospital yet. She was serious with her threat. When she was satisfied that she had been on the phone a lot, and hadn't been released yet, she went back in grandmother mode. She walked back towards the couch, and took a seat in the nearest chair. Kenzi was giving Hale a tour of the house like Lauren had asked her to.
"No sex". Aife yelled up the stairs.
"Of course not". Hale yelled down.
Lea's room
Lea had been on the phone all morning, and all afternoon. She wasn't finding anyone that knew of Mikayla's plans. Some of them she had known a very long time, so she knew that they weren't lying.
The hair on her skin stood up when Lauren was at her door. She was angry. A sight Lea had never seen directed at her.
"Lauren like I told Charly, I didn't know". Lea said defensively.
"But you do know where the shifters are. So call them. I want a meeting. Out in the open. Right now". Lauren said pulling Bo in behind her. The Doctor, and Succubus took a seat while the shifter made a few phone calls. When she told them it was Lauren making the request, everyone agreed to meet at a designated location.
"It's done". Lea said hanging up. Bo wasn't looking at her so friendly like either.
"Where are we going? Lauren asked.
"Football stadium two miles from here. Most of them were already in the area. Everyone besides me will be there". Lea answered.
"Good choice. Everyone should fit". Bo said.
"Chauncy will meet you. Tall, dark haired shifter". Lea explained.
"Let's go". Lauren said pulling Bo with her.
Lauren and Bo hopped inside of her Hummer. Neither woman said much as Lauren raced to the stadium. She hoped someone had a bullhorn, because she wasn't going to say much. Just enough for all of them to learn to never cross them. She wondered if Mikayla had a family. But Lea would have said something, she hoped.
Pulling up to the stadium, they noticed the parking lot was full of cars. Bo laughed thinking the shifters didn't drive much. Most of them had Hummers, convertibles or Challengers like Bo. It made the Succubus feel a little better, about not being as fast as them.
Lauren locked her Hummer as Bo waited, and they both walked in hand in hand. Once they were inside, they saw hundreds of people seated in one section. A tall, dark haired man waved them over.
"Must be Chauncy". Bo said.
"Must be". Lauren said as they quickly made their way over.
"Dr. Lewis. Ms. Dennis. I am Chauncy a Lion shifter, and long time friend of Lea's". He said introducing himself.
"I am Lauren, and this is Bo". Lauren said pointing at Bo. Lauren wasn't smiling yet because most of them were new to her, and the others had been in the woods with her before.
"I have a bullhorn if you need it". Chauncy said pointing to it.
"Do you want to go first? Lauren asked picking it up.
"Yes I do". Bo said flashing her blue eyes, and watched as the group gasped.
"I won't drain you yet. But if any of you ever come for Lauren or my kids again, I will drain all of you, bring you back to life, and do it over, and over, and over again". Bo said handing the device to Lauren.
"I don't have much to add to what Bo said. But since our son was kidnapped, I will not mix words either. I know I am still a new shifter, but take a look at what I did to Mikayla. You will suffer much worse". Lauren said throwing pictures into the audience and smiled as most of them were caught in the air.
"Lauren. Your family is our family. Please don't lump us in with Mikayla. We had all been meeting about this earlier. Nobody we found was conspiring with her". Chauncy said softly.
"Does she have any family? Lauren asked.
"No. Her family was killed years ago". Chauncy replied.
"Then our time here is done". Bo said pulling Lauren with her.
"Thank you all for coming. We just needed to be sure that nobody else was after our kids". Lauren said holding Bo in place.
"It's ok. Call us if you need anything. We never condone kidnapping, on any level". Chauncy smiled softly.
"We got you Bo and Lauren". The rest chanted in unison.
Bo and Lauren bowed and turned to leave.
They sped off in the Hummer. Lauren wanted to make dinner. To see her kids. She still wasn't as close to Charlotte as she wanted to be, and made a personal vow to correct that.
Bo and Lauren's
Aife, Hale and Kenzi were having a time with the kids. They were getting tired of the same cartoons, and looked hungry. But not hungry enough to devour the trio. None of them knew how to cook like Lauren, and were afraid to feed them too early.
They hand changed the boy's diapers, but not without Charlotte nearly biting whomever came at her brothers.
"Aren't you a Succubus? Can't you pulse her? Hale groaned.
"No that won't work! Aife and Kenzi laughed.
"What? Why not!? Hale asked.
"Because Charlotte sends pulses back, and that's a skill she has been teaching her brothers too". Aife laughed.
"Hale can't use his Siren either, they would kill him for sure". Kenzi said shaking her head. Anytime now Bo and Lauren, she thought.
"Who wants to change Charlotte? Hale asked.
"I will. At least I can feed to heal, if she wounds me". Aife laughed picking her up, and make quick work of the task.
"Good, she's clean. Now put her back with her brothers". Kenzi laughed.
Aife gently set Charlotte back on the couch. She had been snipping at her hands the whole time she was changing her. She never once bit her.
"I am going to need another vacation after this". Hale laughed. He was happy for Bo and Lauren. He was glad he wasn't the father to those three. Especially Charlotte. She really was a mixture of Bo, and Lauren's attitudes. The thought tickled him even more.
Charlotte stood up, and held on to the back of the couch. The three adults looked towards the door. Hopefully their gig was over. And it was.
Bo and Lauren walked in holding hands. Charlotte jumped over the couch, and ran to them. "Mama and mama". She said tackling them.
Bo and Lauren groaned as their bodies hit the hard floor, but were overjoyed to have their baby in their arms and happy.
TBC.
Bo and Lauren plan a small party for Charlotte.
Kenzi checks in on their PI business and Geraldines.
Lauren bonds with Charlotte as Bo bonds with Aife.
A/N. I have no idea how much longer this story will be, but I have enjoyed writing it.