Aife
The Succubus was up early, and had just finished dressing. She needed to dress down, but dress aggressively too. So she dressed in jeans, a form fitting t-shirt , boots and a leather jacket. Sure it's hot as hell out but she always valued her scarless arms.
She was literally about to walk in a lion's den. Once she was happy with her look, she opened her bedroom door. She wasn't shocked at what she found.
"Come in, and sit on the bed." Aife said stepping backwards.
Charlotte put her head in the air and pranced as she passed the Succubus. Once she was on the bed, Aife sat beside her.
"You can't come with me. I'll be fine. You need to stay here for your mother, Bo. She's already afraid that she's going to lose your little sister or brother. You going with me, will only upset her more. So stay here and be a good little badass. Ok? Aife smiled as she rubbed Charlotte's back.
Charlotte laid down on the bed, and waited for Aife to open the door again. She jumped off of the bed, and ran downstairs. She watched as her grandmother grabbed her keys, and left. She stared out of the window and waited until Aife's car was out of sight before stretching out to nap.
Tau's lair.
The lions and lionesses were all asleep. Most woke up when they heard a car door slam shut. Aife pulled her jacket on as she strolled up the walkway. Her heels hitting the concrete, showed she meant business.
"Tau! Call them off. You know I will drain every last one of these little bastards." Aife said as they snipped at her feet.
"Stand down! Tau screamed.
"Good boy". Aife laughed.
"If I didn't know you Aife, you would be brunch." Tau said quietly.
"But you do know me, and know your place. Which is dwindling as we speak, with my heirs behind me". Aife laughed.
"I know the Succubus is expecting. What does that have to do with me and mine? Tau asked bitterly.
"My granddaughter wanted to come with me. I'm quite sure she still knows how to find this dump. So mind your manners. Yes my daughter is expecting, which is why you're going to track down an old Succubus shifter. I'd go myself, but my daughter needs me. You are to call me when you find her. You can start your search in Berlin. Be quick, secretive, and thorough about it Tau. If I have to call or come back here, I'll bring my pack, and we'll snack on yours. You are not to bother Dr. Lewis with this either". Aife explained as she slowly walked out of the lair with her eyes flashing blue.
"Gilbert". Tau said softly.
"Sir? Gilbert said stepping forward.
"Get everyone ready. Sadie's not going to be so easy to find. But we must be quick about it." Tau replied.
"Since when are we errand boys for the Succubus? Gilbert scoffed.
"Now Gilbert! I don't have time to explain myself to you. You need to focus on getting the pack ready to find Sadie! Tau roared. The rest of the pack were all awake now.
Lauren and Kenzi
Lauren had just finished making breakfast when she sensed Kenzi.
"Does Bo know you're here? Lauren asked.
"No she doesn't. Aife asked me to stay as her guest. All hands on deck, so to speak." Kenzi said as she stood next to Lauren.
Lauren smiled at the thought. "She should be down soon. Not sure what we're going to do today, yet."
"We'll just see how Bo is and what she wants to do. I don't have to be doing anything. Hale's running the office, so we're good there." Kenzi said taking a glass of orange juice.
"Kenzi have you ever thought? Lauren asked.
"No thanks Doc. I'm happy with one life right now. I can't see myself living thousands of years. Fighting thousands of wars. But ask me again in a few years". Kenzi said sitting at the table. Lauren walked over and joined her.
"Kenzi I know we all haven't always gotten along, but I know the affect your death would have on Bo. Me and the kids too. So I'll leave it at that. Lets eat! Lauren smiled seeing Bo coming into the room with their shifters following her.
Kenzi smiled at the little routine they had going on. The kids laid down on a large blanket and Lauren brought their food to them.
"We tried getting them to eat in their human forms, but Charly loves her shifter. So her brothers do too." Bo smiled.
"Holl shizz pops! Is that for Bo?! Kenzi gasped as she turned around and noticed the small buffet sitting in front of the Succubus.
"It is. Bo has a huge appetite now. '' Lauren smiled as she took a seat across from Kenzi.
"Yikes is the nicest way I can say it". Kenzi gasped again.
"Shifters can eat a lot and we feed her succubus another way….." Lauren started.
"Stop right there please. If you finish that, I'll never eat, and your made from scratch waffles are the bombzilla.* Kenzi smiled as she took a bite.
The women laughed and ate. Lauren was beyond relieved to see Bo laughing.
They all cleaned up and helped bathe the kids. Charlotte had apparently listened to her grandmother, because even her bath was easy.
Aife walked in clapping her hands and the group turned around. "Everyone dressed? Good let's go!
"Where are we going? Bo asked.
"It's a surprise, lets go". Aife said as the kids followed her out. They took two cars and drove a good distance before Aife parked. They all climbed out and followed the Succubus.
"Mom we can't. They're not big enough yet." Bo said shyly.
"They're staying with me. You're going over there! Aife said pointing.
"Oh hell yeah! I'm going in. '' Kenzi said pulling a bag from Bo's car. She pointed towards the ladies room, and Lauren followed with a bag for them. Once everyone changed, Aife took the kids and left the other three to their private jacuzzi.
Bo kept raising up trying to see what Aife was doing with the kids. She jumped when a hunky man walked over to them.
"From Aife". He said setting a monitor down on the table. Now they could see what the kids are doing.
Bo sighed in relief and gently kicked her feet in the water. The women enjoyed talking and listened to Kenzi talk about her cases. Bo kind of missed working, but being a mother was a job too. A more than rewarding one. Kenzi and Hale were still sending Bo a massive check every month, even though Lauren has plenty of money.
They all laughed when the kids were swimming with Aife on the monitor.
"When they get bigger, we'll build one". Bo said softly.
"They're shape shifters too Bo, they're big enough now". Kenzi said gently.
"In my head I know that. But in my heart, I'm afraid". Bo said.
"They will be fine Bo. This little one or ones here, will be fine." Lauren said gently rubbing Bo's stomach.
"I just don't…..the Succubus blew out a breath...I don't know how to calm down about this. We didn't even know you were pregnant. How am I going to know when the baby's just kicking or when something's really wrong? Bo sighed.
"Your Succubus will protect the baby Bo. She's probably protecting it right now. It's her baby too. Try to think of it that way ok? Lauren said softly.
"Ok. I'll try. '' Bo said.
"Enjoy the water. We may not be getting in another one of these for awhile". Kenzi smiled as she moved around. The thing was big enough for ten people, so they all had plenty of room to move around.
Bo leaned back against Lauren as they watched Kenzi swim to the other end and crack jokes on the way back.
"Yep. Mama's gonna have to get one of these". Kenzi said as she tapped the Jacuzzi wall.
"We'll get one. When we're ready. '' Lauren smiled softly.
"Well you two are duds. Time for Aunt Kenzi to join the real fun". Kenzi said as she climbed out of the jacuzzi and joined Aife and the kids in the giant swimming pool.
"Are we really duds? Bo laughed.
"Of course not. Kenzi is just being Kenzi.'' Lauren said massaging Bo's shoulders.
Bo took some deep appreciative breaths.
"You know she's living with us now". Lauren said quietly.
"What?! After I told her no last night? ! Bo groaned.
"Easy Bo. Aife invited her to stay and honestly, I think it will be good for you. I can work from my lab when you two are hanging out, and Kenzi can work from her pop up office in the guest room when we're spending time together". Lauren explained.
"But still, I asked her not to do that! I'm not a basket case! Bo snapped angrily.
Lauren gripped her shoulder and spoke again. "Nobody's saying that Bo. We're all here for you. That's why we're working from home and taking turns spending time with you. We aren't trying to hover. But in case you've forgotten, we have three other active kids. Charlotte is growing by the hour. We're just one big family now. You are a full blooded Succubus carrying my baby. A Succubus, a shifter and everything else in that book. We're all going to be around during your pregnancy. You're right. We didn't know about mine, but we know about yours and your Succubus is in there too".
"I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be a nag, or a pain in the neck." Bo said quietly.
"It's probably your hormones sweetie. Nobody's blaming you for being emotional or unstable". Lauren said as she gently pushed Bo forward so she could move around her. She kissed her shoulder, as she did.
The women played in the water a little bit, until they were ready to join the others. They gasped when Charlotte was diving into the deep end.
"Charlotte! Bo screamed. The young shifter came up laughing.
"She's been doing that". Aife laughed from her lounge chair.
"No! Not Ethan and Dillon too! No! Bo screamed waving her hands in the air.
Lauren jumped into the pool and waited beside Kenzi. The boys did back flips into the deep end and came up laughing in Lauren and Kenzi's arms.
"Are they okay? Bo asked.
"They're fine! Lauren smiled as she set Dillon free and swam to the other end with them.
Bo walked over and was eased down onto the lounge chair next to Aife. Aife adjusted the cushions so that Bo would be comfortable.
"Your pregnancy is nothing like mine or Lauren's was. I was raped, and she didn't know. I know what it's like to be scared, because I was when Hades took you from me and placed you in that crib. I never thought I would get out of that cage, and as evil as he was, I knew when I did, I was going to get you out. Then hide you from the Fae, and him. I'm sure if it was left up to Trick, I never would've seen you again. Lou Ann was our saving grace because she knew how to get ahold of me, after you went to see her. Your kids will always come first Isabeau, it's a natural instinct. But in your situation, you don't have to give them up for protection. You have a loving partner and good friends in Hale and Kenzi. No Fae would pay you for not working. All you have to do is be a mother. That's it. Your Succubus will protect the baby. I know mine protected you for months inside of me. Once it, or they are born, we'll do the rest. I have some people looking for another Succubus shifter. She will give you some tips. Things only someone else in your position would know. She also knew the Una Mens. We got this Isabeau. All of us". Aife said quietly.
"This is my family Mom. I have to be able to protect them. When Lauren was in her coma, I never let Charlotte out of my sight. They would've killed her, or taken her, if they knew she existed. Ethan and Dillon are bigger, but they're all still my babies. Now I'm carrying one. I don't want to let them or Lauren down". Bo said taking a glass of milk from one of Aife's thralls.
"I could've gone looking for Sadie, I'm sure she'll be found. But I chose to stay here Bo instead. To be here to help you with whatever you need. To help Lauren stay cool too. I didn't get to do that for you and Charlotte. But I'm here now. '' Aife said smiling and waving at the group in the pool.
Bo smiled too. As crazy as her mother could be, she always showed up. When she and Trick first spoke of Aife, there wasn't love or affection coming from Trick. It was more like he got rid of the shit on his shoe of a daughter. He didn't even want Bo to see, or ever talk to her. Fuck that! What gave him the right to decide that for Bo? She didn't know Trick was her grandfather yet. But there he sat, and Dyson stood, planning Bo's life. Then the Succubus showed up. Bold as shit. Sure she gave a fake name, but hadn't Bo lived under fake names too? Perhaps if she hadn't, she might've found her mother before she ever met Trick. The Succubus in her stirred. Bo wasn't going to be like that. Their kids would make their own decisions. They're already too smart to follow behind strangers wants and needs. Dyson needed her for sex. Trick needed a second chance to mold a Succubus into what he wanted Aife to be. Hades was a bastard, but Aife was a stronger parent because she showed up to help her, not to hurt her.
Bo smiled taking another glass of milk from the thrall. She watched her family swimming in the pool. Nothing sounded or looked more beautiful than their smiles, and fun with each other. She was starting to calm about her own insecurities. They are going to have a great life, and lunch soon, as her stomach growled. "It's lunch time". She said softly.
Aife nodded and the adults all showered and changed. Once they were back home, their pizza had arrived.
"Oh no. Veggie food.'' Bo laughed.
"That's right you're eating large meals, but you're eating right". Lauren smiled kissing the side of Bo's head.
"It's not too bad". Bo smiled as she quickly devoured an entire pizza and moved on to the next.
"I'm a guest, so I'm not eating like that". Kenzi said picking up a large slice of pepperoni.
The kids ran into the room after Aife had bathed them. They found their usual spots and fed on fresh meats and veggies.
Lauren put on some music, and it felt like a party. The kids ran and laughed. It was going to help their mothers later when it is time for bed. Aife watched them from a chair against the far wall.
"Let's go outside! Lauren said excitedly as she opened the door for them.
"Thanks for renting out that pool and jacuzzi today". Bo said.
"I didn't have to rent it, it's mine. So is the house being built behind it." Aife said.
"Your pool and house? Are you moving out? Bo asked.
"After you've delivered, yes. But don't worry, I'll still visit". Aife smiled.
Bo sighed in relief.
Tau and Gilbert
The old shifter paced back and forth. None of his pack had checked in with him yet. They were scattered everywhere looking for Sadie. She was known for disappearing, and making it nearly impossible to find her.
"We still haven't found her sir". Gilbert said from behind Tau.
"I don't want to be here too long. We could be ambushed." Tau said.
"You really think the Succubus would do that? Gilbert asked.
"Find Sadie now. Bring her to me without a scratch on her". The old shifter said. Berlin was crawling with Succubi. He didn't like it.
Aife never backed down on a threat. But it wasn't all for her. He still cared about Lauren a bit. She was so young, and ripe when he met her. She almost felt like a daughter, until they had a falling out.
"Tau. What are you doing here? A voice called out.
"Show yourself! Tau commanded.
"Show myself? Is your nose broken? The voice laughed.
"Now Sadie! It's important! Tau snapped.
"Watch your tone with me old King. You're far away from home." Sadie laughed as she finally emerged.
"Watch yourself old Succubus. I'm not alone". Tau snickered.
"Then you must know I'm not alone either. It must be mighty important for the mighty King to seek out peasants like me". Sadie said waving her arms in the air.
"I'm here on behalf of someone you may know of". Tau said. He hadn't moved backwards, even though that's what Sadie wants him to do.
"We all know the Succubus is expecting. That is none of my business". Sadie said waving him off.
"It's not just that Succubus you need to be worried about." Tau said.
"Who else is there? Sadie asked.
"Aife! Tau said.
Sadie laughed. "Last I heard that bitch was dead."
"She is the daughter of the Blood King. She's not dead. But you will be if you don't come with me". Tau said. He urged his pack to move in. Sadie was surrounded, and outnumbered, and she knew it.
"Boys. Boys. Calm your stones. I'll see the Succubus". Sadie laughed. Yes. She'd see Aife. It had been too long since she'd seen that succubus, and she was going to make it count.
Charlotte
The gang had a nice dinner and evening. After a nice time at the pool, the kids kept falling asleep, so they all retired to their rooms. Charlotte jumped up in the middle of the night, and ran to Aife's room. The Succubus had left the door open enough for the shifter to enter. She jumped on the bed, and found an empty spot at the foot of the bed, and settled in to sleep again.
TBC
AlN This fic still has a long way to go. It's still fun to write. Haven't decided on that yet Lazytown2000. :)