Lauren
Lauren had tossed and turned all night. If she wasn't hearing Nadia's name, she was hearing her scathing accusations and words dripping with hatred. Lauren was no new kid on the block. She was medically aware and assured, that she was dealing with the real Nadia. She now knew what they had done to her, how they did it to her and when they did it to her. When Lauren was out working as a Doctor. Doing her job, Nadia was doing hers too but she just couldn't trust the people she spoke with.
Nadia was doomed the minute her camera flashed taking the first picture of who Lauren was sure was Aife, The Ash and Dyson. She knew they could have killed Nadia but she wasn't the prey that they wanted. They wanted Lauren. To work for them. To be mocked by them. To use her. To bow to them as the lowly human that she was to them.
"We're on the same side Dyson".
"No you're a human that works for my side".
The Doctor's nostrils flared as she thought of that moment. Even if Dyson was cursed, he still had pure hatred for her and it had nothing to do with his mating needs for Bo.
Taking a deep breath she slowly climbed out of the bed and walked over to look out of the only window in the room. All she saw was darkness. Like her life had been for the last 4 years going on 5. She half smiled as the clothes hung from her body. They were much too big but comfortable. She stood there until she saw the first signs of the sun about to rise. It looked like it was going to be a sunny day but still a dark one in Lauren's world. Moving away from the window, she prepared for a fresh shower. At least the hot water will be welcoming.
Nadia
"Will she be awake? The Ash asked
"Yes she will be awake throughout the entire ordeal". The Shaman answered.
"Will she be able to speak? The Ash asked.
"No. She will lay there motionless, well other than blinking and breathing. The Doctor will be able to talk to her but she will never be able to respond to her questions. She will pretty much be the living dead". The Shaman explained.
Nadia rolled over in anger and tried to go back to sleep. This was bullshit. She had been cursed by the very people Lauren had gone to help. The only thing they didn't know was that these human look a likes were not human at all.
Rolling back over she was now laying flat on her back, as she had done for years staring at the ceiling. The only thing missing was the glass pod they had placed her in. She couldn't move then, but she did notice the steam on the glass from the deep breaths that she took.
She heard many people come and go. Namely Lauren. Lauren would talk to her but she rarely heard her get emotional. She talked to her like a Doctor. That is until recently. Recently there was an excitement to her voice. A tone Nadia knew well. It was the same tone and excitement Lauren had used after they first met. Lauren must have met someone that she was either interested in or someone that was going to help her with something. But with what?
After the first day Nadia had noticed the new tone in Lauren's voice, she hadn't come back for days. So there Nadia was. Alone in a room with a beeping monitor that was doing nothing but annoying her.
The one person that could and should have been able to help her couldn't or didn't. The only face she had seen lean over the pod was the same woman that she thought to be a brilliant Doctor. How could Lauren not have discovered that she had been cursed and not ill? Those wretched people hadn't cursed her brain. She never forgot who Lauren was. She never forgot her beauty. She never forgot her scent that would creep through the pump that had been placed into the pod.
Lauren. Lauren had been Nadia's world for years, and it seemed Lauren's world was no longer Nadia. She didn't look happy that Nadia was now awake. She didn't seem like she was even in love with her anymore. Even liked her anymore. She felt like a science project that Lauren had abandoned. Screw this. She needed answers. She deserved answers and was about to get them.
Trying to spring out of bed proved to be futile. She leaned over and saw empty bottle after empty bottle next to the bed. She half laughed wondering how they ended up like that without being broken. After a few more attempts she stood up and went to get some water.
Groaning from her hangover, she noticed that Lauren was nowhere around. "Treating a patient, I bet".
She groaned again. What about her? She was Lauren's patient too. Why wasn't her condition serious enough to be checked on again? It's not like Lauren ran many tests to start with. Nadia wasn't a Doctor but even she didn't think a few blood tests would show how she had been cursed. She was a photographer and never would have pictured Lauren failing at anything. Not finding a cure for anything. Not know when to look beyond her microscopes to get to the cause of a patient's ailments. Perhaps it's a good thing the Doctor was not there then. There was nothing Nadia could offer her. Nothing but a burning rage. Anger from Lauren's betrayal. Anger from Lauren's abandonment of her. Nadia had reached a point that she felt Lauren should be stripped of her Medical License. She had failed at her oath.
Then there was the Succubus. All of Nadia's problems started because she went with Lauren to the Congo and snapped pictures of the wrong people. She had a sharp eye but even she didn't know the Succubus was Fae until the locals told her. At least she thought they were locals. Turns out they were turncoats. She had no defense. She couldn't trust anyone. Lauren had gone off on her daily rounds. Yes Nadia should have told her what she saw and captured on film, but she was still trying to wrap her head around what she had seen and been told.
Get out of your thoughts Nadia! You have never been shy with words. If she wanted answers, she would start with the resident Succubus.
Bo
Bo would be finding a different room soon or letting Lauren have that one. The couch was nowhere near as comfortable as it looked. She did manage to get a few hours of sleep before the sun turned into a spotlight on her face. Getting up she quickly showered and dressed. The room had two showers so she was sure she wouldn't wake up Lauren.
Bo had a big problem on her hands. She didn't know this Nadia yet. She barely knew Lauren but the one thing she did know was until they could find out what Nadia was like, now, she thought it best to keep Lauren with her. That's if Lauren wanted to stay.
She dressed down again. Tennis shoes, jeans and a tank top. Once she was fully dressed, she walked to the makeshift kitchen to make some coffee. When it was ready and she was about to pour the first cup, she heard a knock at the door.
"Good morning Sasha". Bo smiled softly remembering that she was Aife's plant.
"Good morning Bo. Nadia wants to see you. She looks quite angry, if you want me to send her away I will". Sasha explained.
"She's probably looking for Lauren". Bo said peeking her head out of the door.
Nadia snorted. "No. I will deal with Lauren at a later time. I want to talk to you".
"Was that a threat? Bo snapped trying to keep her Succubus in check.
Nadia laughed. "Did you take it as one?
"I think you have the wrong idea here". Bo said softly.
"So can we talk or not? Nadia snapped.
"Fine but not here". Bo said walking out of the room and closing the door behind her.
Sasha stood back and watched Bo. Once Bo nodded in her direction, she understood what it meant and stood where she was.
"Hello? Aife said.
"I thought you wanted to know. Nadia has asked to speak to Bo. I don't know where they have gone but she left the Doctor in her room". Sasha said softly.
"Then stay at Bo's door. Do not let anyone in". Aife said softly.
"And Lauren? Sasha asked.
"If she wants to leave the room, allow her to but never take your eyes off of her". Aife ordered.
"Yes ma'am". Sasha said.
"Was that Bo? Dyson growled.
"What if it was? Do you really think she wants to talk to you? Aife laughed.
"Bo always wants to talk to me. She's not like you". Dyson snapped.
"What are you going to tell her? That you got your love back? How will that satisfy her? You don't even have your balls anymore". Aife laughed. She was right when she told Bo she was slowly going to kill the wolf.
"I can get them back, I just have to talk to the Norn again". Dyson said in a hopeful tone.
"Bad news dog. Well good news if you ask me". Aife laughed taking a sip of Trick's best beer.
"What? What do you mean? Dyson asked glaring at the Succubus.
"I killed that old bitch. But not before I made her eat your balls". Aife laughed.
"Aife! Trick snapped overhearing the conversation.
"What? She was an old bitch". Aife laughed.
"Aife what have you done? Do you know how many spells she had placed on people? Spells that will never be able to be reversed again now! Trick asked staring up at his daughter.
"So what?! She didn't curse me or Bo, so who gives a damn that she's dead!? Aife laughed. She laughed again nearly spitting her beer out when she thought of it again.
"Are you behind her taking his, you know? Trick asked.
"Of course not but it was delicious to watch. She knew what he used most, what he valued most. Hell everyone has known that for years. It is no wonder he doesn't have his own dog pound filled with little scrappy doos". Aife laughed.
"What about her potions? Her spells? Trick asked worriedly. Aife had always fought people that she shouldn't have.
"Well I huffed and I puffed and I burned that bitch of a house down". Aife laughed winking at Dyson.
"Aife! Tell me you didn't! Trick screamed.
Looking down at Trick she answered him. "I didn't".
Trick cringed, he couldn't tell if she was telling the truth or not. "Then what did you do?
"Nothing that concerns the Blood King! Aife said loudly as the small crowd that had gathered at the Dal gasped.
"Aife! Stop! Trick pleaded.
Bending down. "Oh daddy. I haven't even started yet". Aife whispered and winked at him.
"Aife please". Trick said as she walked around him.
"Don't wet yourself. I am off to see Evony, I want that bitch alive and well to witness when I bring the big hammer down on all of you backstabbing bitches". Aife laughed.
"What are we going to do with your...daughter? Dyson snapped. He had lost everything. As much as he hated Aife, she was right. Without all of him, he just had a empty lump of skin between his legs, and it felt like it too.
"Nothing for now. Aife is like a wildfire. No matter how much you think you have it contained, it rolls on causing more damage". Trick sighed. Isabeau was always so much better at handling Aife. Well not so much as handling her but keeping her...nice.
"But she hates everything. Everyone. Well except for Bo". Dyson groaned as he downed a shot.
"You can't go after her Dyson. Aife seems crazy but she has never been crazy about protecting Bo. I had never met my granddaughter until she was grown. Don't think that Aife wouldn't drain you in a second if she thought you had hurt Bo in any way". Trick said softly.
"Then what are we supposed to do Trick? Bo is out there alone! She needs us". Dyson said.
"Bo is a Succubus Dyson. As much as you and I want to protect her, she doesn't need it. You saw Aife just now, she didn't look worried at all. Which tells me, she has people in place, looking after Bo. If you try to get near her, you will be dead in minutes". Trick said wiping spots down that were already clean.
"What about Lauren? If we can get her, Bo will come back to us". Dyson bristled.
"Dyson you and I have been friends for a long, long time, but you can't be that dumb. Bo has likely already found Lauren. You go after Lauren, you go after Bo". Trick snapped. He felt like he was baby-sitting Dyson now.
"Then what am I supposed to do? Dyson snapped. He couldn't believe Trick was giving up on Bo.
"Go see Kenzi. Go to the precinct. Do something that has nothing to do with Bo and Lauren! Trick snapped.
Dyson sighed. He had no choice. Trick was practically his boss and his biggest cheerleader besides Kenzi. Kenzi. She couldn't help him either. Bo had forbade her from going after her too. Trick was right. There was nothing he could do. But he needed to find something else to do.
Lauren
Lauren had long showered and left to find Nadia. When she couldn't find Bo, she started to worry. She noticed Sasha had been following her and suspected that was at Bo's direction.
Bo and Nadia.
"So what did you want to talk about? Bo asked softly as she and Nadia entered a vacant room. Far from the one she shared with Lauren. To be honest it was big enough to be an operating room.
"You're a Succubus right? Nadia asked.
"Yes. So I've been told". Bo half laughed.
"Can you get serious? Nadia asked.
"I'm sorry. Yes I am a Succubus. I understand you know about us...the Fae". Bo said softly.
"I know of one of you. But you look a little like the Succubus that I remember. The one I took pictures of". Nadia snapped.
"Do you happen to know what happened to those pictures? Bo asked softly.
"The black man took them. The one that was with the wolf". Nadia said pulling her jacket off and tossing it on to the nearest chair.
Bo looked shocked by the action.
"Is something wrong? Bo asked.
"Just getting hot in here". Nadia said.
"Well we can find another room...". Bo started.
"Not that kind of hot". Nadia said dryly.
Bo raised her head and watched the woman walk around the room. She wasn't sure what she could have been looking for. There was nothing in there but a few chairs and tables. She looked lost in thought but Bo couldn't allow herself to fall under that guise. Nadia didn't seem angry but she didn't seem friendly either.
"Are we done? Bo asked softly. She knew Lauren probably figured out that they were both gone from where she last saw them respectively.
"Not even close". Nadia said slowly enunciating every word.
"Ok what else did you want to talk about? Bo asked.
"Seeing that you are a Succubus, the you must know where the other one is". Nadia said as she turned around to face Bo.
"Now that sounded like a threat". Bo said softly. She was trying to be nice to Nadia. It was like talking to someone that had been raised from the dead.
"Do you know or not? Nadia snapped.
"What do you want with her? Bo asked.
"I just want to talk with her. Talking to you is getting me nowhere". Nadia laughed.
"Well you haven't actually asked me anything". Bo said.
"I asked if you knew where the other Succubus is". Nadia said matching Bo's annoyed tone.
"Nadia I think you have mistaken my motives. I understand that you were cursed and lost years of you life. But that's why I woke you up. I wanted to give you and Lauren a chance to run and be free. Be happy". Bo explained softly.
"And the Succubus? Nadia asked.
"Is far away from here. Nadia it's best that you leave, for your own safety and Lauren's". Bo said softly.
"Been there. Done that". Nadia snapped.
"Huh? Been where? Bo asked.
"Last time I went somewhere with Lauren I ended up in a pod for years". Nadia laughed sarcastically.
Bo internally shook her head. Yes Nadia had reasons to be angry with Lauren but she seemed ungrateful for what Lauren had done. "Nadia I won't say that I can imagine what you have gone through, but Lauren has lost years of her life too. Years trying to find a cure for you. She didn't know anything about the curse and neither did I. The minute I saw her standing over you in the room down the hall, I knew what she had done. She had agreed to work for the Fae, as a slave. They held her in captivity too. She couldn't go anywhere or do anything without consent or having someone drive her and bring her back. She's a victim too". Bo explained softly.
"She's also a Doctor. She had plenty of time to figure out what was wrong with me! Nadia snapped.
"Nadia I know you don't know me very well and I don't know Lauren very well. But what I do know is, that woman breathes Science. I have no doubt that she was trying to figure out what was wrong with you. And no offense but it was a Fae curse. Something human Science wouldn't have been able to reverse". Bo explained.
"So if it was a Fae curse, how did you reverse it? Nadia asked as she started circling Bo.
"I'm a different Fae. I can heal things and people apparently. I am not really sure but I won't say I'm sorry for doing it". Bo said.
"You did it for her right? For Lauren? Nadia asked.
"I did it to free the both of you". Bo said.
"So why didn't you free Lauren? Nadia asked as continued to circle the Succubus. Bo never flinched in her stance nor did her head follow Nadia.
"Lauren was freed before I woke you up". Bo said softly. She wished she had known about all of this. She had plenty of chances and time to kill the Ash herself.
"Who freed her? Nadia asked.
"Nadia...
"Who freed her? Nadia asked.
"Someone you don't want to mess with". Bo said plainly.
"Does Lauren know? Nadia asked.
"Yes. She does". Bo replied.
"It's adorable how the two of you protect each other. You must be the energy that fixed Lauren". Nadia said.
"What? Bo asked with her eyes widening.
"You slept with her didn't you? Lauren always had this tone when she visited me. Lately she's been a little...excited". Nadia said stopping to stand face to face with Bo.
"I will answer that Bo". Lauren said stepping into the room.
"Lauren...". Bo said softly.
"Ahhh there it is, that tone I was talking about". Nadia laughed.
"Nadia...". Lauren started softly.
"If you want her, you can have her. I am going after the other Succubus. Now if you two love birds will excuse me". Nadia said turning.
"Nadia! Don't! Bo and Lauren screamed in unison but the other woman kept walking.
TBC.
Nadia looks for Aife.
Lauren confronts Bo.
Evony plans her next move.
A/N Remember this is centered around late season 1. A lot of things between Bo and Lauren hadn't happened yet