The Dark Fae compound.
Evony was pacing back and forth. Aife had truly pissed her off. How dare she walk up in her office and manhandle her that way. To make it worse, she had no idea there were two Succubi in town.
To be honest, she wanted revenge on both of them. For Aife, it was a centuries old style kind of hatred. For Bo, well she was new in town and basically flipped Evony off by not choosing a side. Well not the side the Morrigan preferred, hers. There were other reasons but for now those reasons were taking a back seat to her current issues.
She finally took a seat in her chair. She needed a plan. A brilliant plan. A bold plan. She flipped through the papers on her desk. Nothing much. Just the Dark Elders complaining that she wasn't working out as they had intended when she was elected to her position.
"Vex! Evony screamed.
Vex strolled in slowly. He was nobody's whipping boy but after what they heard that the Norn had did to Dyson and how she met a most grisly demise, he had to look out for number one.
"You called? Vex asked.
"Grab your coat Vexy boy. I need you and your powers to fetch someone for me". Evony smiled.
"Who? Vex asked staring the woman up and down. He never trusted her not to melt him.
When the Morrigan raised her head, Vex started shaking his. "No. No and No! Vex laughed.
"I am your boss. You have no choice but to obey me. Now go and fetch her! Evony ordered.
"I like me balls and the air in me lungs right where they are. I will not snatch a Succubus for you. Especially the older one. Even the coroner is still picking the tree out of the Norn's arse just to bury her". Vex said.
"The Elders will hear about this Vex! Evony warned.
"Yeah? Then say hey to Scorpion man, he and I go way back". Vex laughed turning on his heels to leave the room.
"Well shit". Evony groaned flopping back down into her seat. She picked up her phone, dialed a number and waited.
"You called ma'am? A male voice said from the door.
"I need you to fetch someone for me. Here is where she is. Bring her back to me in one piece". Evony said handing the guard a note.
He looked at it, looked back at the Morrigan and turned to walk away.
"Get me Scorpion man! Evony screamed into her phone. She had lost her patience with Vex and his disobedience. He had been that way since Evony was picked over him as The Morrigan.
Trick's barrel room
Kenzi had left Dyson and Trick upstairs as she was contemplating about what to do about what she heard. Trick gave Bo's mother to the Dark Fae. Bo never believed in picking sides. As angry as she was when they lied to her about who Saskia really was, this was going to send her over the edge.
Kenzi hadn't seen Bo's Succubus since the night in the elevator. She hadn't seen the full blown Succubus, that the rest of the Fae was so afraid of.
Come on Kenzi, she thought to herself. Think. How do I get word to Bo without actually contacting her? She was livid when she left the clubhouse that night. She was sure Aife knew where Bo was but wasn't telling anyone. After she fell to what they thought was her death, she didn't trust the woman. So she certainly wouldn't be following her.
She was starting to feel uncomfortable sleeping at the Dal, but it was the only place she would be safe. Dyson's place was fit for one and he wasn't very trustworthy either at the moment. Kenzi didn't know Bo all that well but betrayal was all around her and she didn't even know it yet.
Finally caving in, she pulled out her phone and sent Bo a quick text. All she had to do was read it, she didn't ask her to call her back.
Dyson and Trick.
The men walked around in circles in the Dal. They were stumped. Bo was one story, but Aife was a completely different book. She was wreckless by their standards.
"And you are sure about this? Trick finally asked looking up at the shifter.
"The Medical Examiner confirmed it, the Norn is dead. Aife did a real number on her". Dyson groaned. That was the only person that could fix his situation. All he needed to do was fix that, talk to Bo and all would be fine. But the other Succubus was already becoming a pain in his ass, like she had for many, many years.
"Then there is nothing else I can do for you Dyson. Only the Norn that took it away can return it. While you were at the ME's office, I found some men to go over to her house, everything was burned to the ground". Trick said softly.
"Bo will not want me like this Trick. I have to find a way to get them back". Dyson growled.
"Calm down old friend. Maybe Bo won't care that you...don't...have...those". Trick cringed at the thought.
"I have my love for her back. That should be enough". Dyson half smiled.
"I know you mated with her but are you sure that she mated with you? Trick asked walking behind the bar to pour the shifter a drink.
"Well when we were having sex her eyes changed colors, so I figured she did". Dyson answered while slamming a shot.
"What color? Trick asked turning his head sideways.
"They turned black". Dyson said.
Trick hung his head. No Succubus had dark eyes unless they were trying to do something, that wasn't mating.
"What Trick? What is it? Dyson asked worriedly.
"Dyson a Succubus eyes only turns black if they were trying to kill you. Bo didn't mate with you and neither did her Succubus". Trick said looking Dyson dead in his eyes.
"What? She was trying to kill me? Are you sure? I thought that I had just pushed Bo to a point, she had never reached before". Dyson said.
"Dyson I was married to a Succubus. Isabeau's eyes never turned black. Once she studied up on Succubi, she found that if their eyes go black, they are trying to drain the person without sucking their Chi". Trick explained.
"Shit. So Bo didn't mate with me and her Succubus hates me". Dyson groaned.
"Bo may have feelings for you but her Succubus doesn't appear to". Trick said softly. Dyson was one of his oldest friends. Hell he was really his only friend, so he was trying to be as kind as possible.
Dyson shook his head. He honestly thought Bo was enjoying herself. He didn't know her Succubus was actually trying to harm him. Bo had taken off to find Lauren. If her Succubus didn't like him, she surely wouldn't like Lauren. That would be his only saving grace, after he broke his other news to Bo.
The men jumped when the doors opened suddenly and Aife stormed in. She stomped right past them.
"Aife? Trick called after her. Normally she would insult him as soon as she saw him. But this time, she didn't look at him.
"Kenzi get up here! Aife screamed.
"Is it Bo? Dyson choked.
"Aife? What's wrong? Trick ran around to stand behind his daughter.
"Now Kenzi! Aife snapped.
"Ok. Ok. I'm coming! What the hell is going on? Kenzi asked running up the stairs nearly tripping on the last one.
"That message you sent to Bo? She never got it. You were trying to go against her wishes". Aife said holding Bo's phone in her hand.
"What? You know where Bo is? How'd you get her phone? Kenzi gasped. This was not good. She had obviously pissed Aife off.
"Like I would tell any of you". Aife laughed pocketing the phone.
"Aife I need to know. We need to know". Trick said.
"She's my daughter. I'm handling things on this end". Aife winked in Trick's face.
"I know you are Bo's human but she left you behind for a reason. Do not call this number again! That goes for all of you! I will be busy elsewhere! Aife showed her blue eyes and walked out of the Dal as quickly as she came in.
"Do you really think she knows where Bo is? Kenzi asked tiredly.
"Yes! Dyson and Trick answered in unison.
"Then what are we going to do about it? Kenzi asked coldly.
"Aife would kill for Bo, Kenzi. We aren't going to do anything". Trick finally conceded.
Kenzi shook her head and threw her arms up into the air. She looked at Trick and Dyson. Both men were bowing their heads. She stomped down to her room. She had nothing to do but play video games until she was ready to drink again. She wouldn't be getting wasted anytime soon. Aife was like a 24 hour marathon of Mommie Dearest. Her worst nightmare.
"Are we really not going to do anything? Dyson whispered as he watched the back of Kenzi's head fade away.
"If you want to lose your life, be my guest and go after them. Aife is not playing Dyson. I don't know how she even got Bo's phone, but she has it and Bo must have been in contact with her. So we wait. We wait until Bo comes to us". Trick explained.
"But Trick! You know she went after Lauren! There has to be something that we can do! Dyson nearly screamed
"Lower your voice. We wait for Bo. Disobey that, and you will suffer the consequences! Trick snapped.
Dyson growled but it was so low that Trick didn't hear him. After all he had done for him and Bo, this was what he was left with? Nothing. He growled again thinking of Lauren with Bo. "That can't be". He whispered internally.
Nadia and Sasha
"Can I help you miss? Sasha asked.
"What do you know about them? Nadia asked.
"Them? Them who? Sasha asked.
"Those two in there? Nadia pointed back towards the room that she had left Lauren and Bo in.
"I know their names". Sasha answered honestly.
"So you know Bo is a Succubus then? Nadia asked almost stalking the woman.
"Yes I know that. Now what can I help you with, besides her? Sasha asked.
"I am looking for another Succubus. One that looks like Bo. Given that I am a photographer, and judging by how the light shines on your skin, are you a Succubus too? Nadia asked.
"Ok. I don't know how you know any of this. But you really need to leave that and them alone, for your own sake. Now is there anywhere we can take you? I can arrange for a car to drop you off somewhere". Sasha offered. Aife said to help them at any cost and that is what she was going to do.
"Yes. You can take me to the Succubus I mentioned. I am tired of playing games with you people! Nadia snapped. For as long as she was under that spell, the least they could do is be honest with her. She wasn't crazy. She wasn't loopy. She remembered everything so clearly. Especially after Bo used her powers to wake her from it.
Sasha was startled by the outburst but she would not be deterred from her orders. "I can have you driven somewhere and again I strongly suggest, you not pursue that other matter".
"Fine. Call for a car". Nadia huffed. She would play along but she was still intent on finding the other Succubus at any cost.
Sasha bit her lip when she turned around. She needed to make sure the car didn't take Nadia anywhere near Aife. She had no idea who the woman was and what she would do. "I will be right back".
Nadia watched Sasha walk away and looked around. There was nothing to see but clean, shiny surfaces. No phones. No means to communicate with the outside world. She took a seat. She would need to trust Sasha for the moment. She had no idea where they were and how far they were from the rest of the world.
"Ma'am, we have a problem". Sasha said softly.
"Is it Isabeau? Dr. Lewis? What happened? Aife asked worriedly.
"No. It's not them, they are fine. It's Nadia". Sasha said.
"What about her? Aife asked.
"I think she's looking for you specifically. She asked about a Succubus that looks like Bo". Sasha explained.
"She cannot come back here by herself, these idiots would kill her". Aife said.
"I know but she seems determined to see you. I haven't spoken with Bo or the Doctor about this yet". Sasha said softly.
"Bo would not come back here without Lauren being ready to. I do not want any of them traveling alone. These bastards are everywhere. I will tell you what, I will come there. Tell her you spoke with the Succubus and I will see you tomorrow. Right now I have other business to clean up here". Aife responded.
"Ok that sounds good. I can get her a separate room and have her watched so that she doesn't escape". Sasha said.
"Good do that. See you tomorrow. Remember they are to be given everything they ask for but they are not to leave alone". Aife said.
"Yes ma'am. I understand". Sasha said.
"Good". Aife said hanging up.
Sasha felt a little better. She was a Succubus like Bo and Aife but Aife had warned her not to use her powers on the humans. She turned the light out and walked back out to join Nadia.
"Well? Nadia asked standing up.
"I have news for you. If you can wait one more day, the Succubus will come to you. But for now she suggested that you stay here for that of your safety. I am to give you whatever you ask for but you are not to leave. She is looking forward to seeing you in person". Sasha explained.
"Fine but keep them away from me". Nadia snapped.
"Ok. Now come with me and we will find you a nice room". Sasha smiled softly. Once Nadia started walking towards her, she nodded to one of the other guards. They were all given Aife's instructions on how to run the compound. Nobody was to be allowed in or out without Sasha's approval.
The ladies walked down a long hall and took the elevators up to the third floor. Nadia stepped out first as Sasha lead her down another long hall. The floor was so clean they nearly ice skated across it.
When they were half way Sasha turned and opened a door. Nadia walked in first and was floored by what she saw. The room was huge. A lot bigger than the room she showered and slept in. There was a king size bed, two tables with matching lamps. A small, stocked kitchen and small bathroom.
"The kitchen has been stocked as you can see. The fireplace has plenty of wood and the flute is already open, should you want to use it. If you need anything else, just ask. I will not tell them where you are, just that you requested some privacy. Please relax. We mean you no harm". Sasha explained softly.
For the first time Nadia actually believed her. Nobody that was playing you, would offer a stranger such luxuries. "Ok. I will make some lunch and watch a movie or two". She finally said.
"Very well. The phone works but it only works to call within the compound. Use it to call if you need anything else". Sasha said.
Nadia didn't see that she needed anything. The bathroom was heavily stocked too. When Nadia nodded in agreement, Sasha walked out closing the door behind her.
Once she reached the elevator, her phone rung. "Yes? she asked.
"Ma'am there is a car parked no too far from here. It appeared hours ago. We thought they might have been having car trouble, but someone is sitting on the hood staring in this direction". A man said into the phone.
"How many guards are on the roof? Sasha asked.
"About ten including myself". The man answered.
"If they ever come close, wing them in the leg or apprehend them. Nobody and I do mean nobody but Aife is expected here soon. You know what she will do if anyone in here is attacked". Sasha said.
"Yes ma'am". The man said hanging up.
"Ma'am we are being watched. Now I can go out and kill them unless you want to handle it". Sasha said into her phone.
"Can you see what they look like? Aife asked.
Sasha used a pair of binoculars and knew who it was. "It's Steven, one of Evony's men".
"Shoot that little bitch and lock him up. Do it quietly as not to disturb my other guests. I will deal with him tomorrow. For now I am going to see Evony again. Apparently she didn't learn her lesson". Aife said.
"Yes ma'am". Sasha said.
"How are the others? Aife asked.
"Nadia is on the third floor. I haven't seen Bo or Dr. Lewis recently". Sasha answered.
"Good. Then they must be talking. Remember don't kill him, just wound him". Aife said.
"Yes ma'am". Sasha said hanging up the phone. She called the other guards and gave them their new orders. Once he had been handled, he was to be taken to the basement operating room.
Bo and Lauren
Bo and Lauren had returned to Bo's room. It was far away from the one Sasha had stashed Nadia in but still held the same accommodations that Nadia had currently.
Bo was at a loss for words. Lauren was sitting on the other side of the room staring out the window. Taking a deep breath, Bo was ready to break the silence.
"Lauren. It has been hours. Are you going to say anything? Bo asked softly.
"Why did you come here? Lauren asked.
"I came here to help you. The Morrigan told me what the Elders were planning to do. I know you didn't do what they accused you of". Bo explained taking a seat on the couch.
Bo shuddered when Lauren turned around to look at her. She wasn't crying. She wasn't angry. She was cold.
"I can take care of myself Bo. I have for many years". Lauren said finally.
"I know. I know you can". Bo said gently. Lauren looked tired and nothing like Bo was used to seeing her.
"What did you do to Nadia? Lauren asked.
"Nothing but send a strong pulse into her. I didn't say anything, just used my powers". Bo explained. She wished Lauren would come sit next to her so she wouldn't have to practically shout across the room. But she wasn't going to push her. After what little she had seen of Lauren's police record, the woman had been on the run for years, she wasn't about to make her run again.
Lauren bowed her head, stood, walked towards Bo, but she didn't sit next to her. She sat in the chair at the end of the couch.
"Like I told Nadia, I won't say that I am sorry Lauren. The Morrigan told me what you were being accused of, when I found Taft's name, I came here". Bo said looking directly at Lauren.
"What else did you find out? Lauren asked. She had to be sure what Bo knew without freely giving anything away.
"I know that the humans are after you too". Bo sighed. She hated that Lauren carried this around her neck like that damned necklace the Fae had made her wear.
"Bo...". Lauren said shaking her head.
"No Lauren. I promised you a talk. Well this is it". Bo said holding her palms up to show she meant no harm to the Doctor.
"My brother and I built pipe bombs to blow up pipelines. He threw one on to an occupied site, and eleven people died. We went our separate ways and have been on the run since. Well I was on the run alone, until I met Nadia and subsequently she was cursed by the Fae and here we are". Lauren explained. Taking a few deep breaths, she waited for Bo's response.
"I know all about that Lauren. Well I read the file and burned it by the way". Bo said.
"What did you do Bo? Lauren asked.
"I found a cop and asked him to erase your records from all known data bases. Once he showed me proof, I let him go". Bo replied.
"Why? Lauren asked.
"Lauren if you have something to ask me, just ask it! Bo snapped.
"Why are you here?! Last I heard you and Dyson were hitting it hot and heavy again. What are we doing? Just waiting for him to find us and eat us like the lowly humans that we are?! Lauren said angrily. If Bo wanted to play, so would she.
Bo was floored. She wasn't expecting this kind of reaction from Lauren. But she understood it.
"Lauren I have only slept with Dyson once since then, and he's not coming here". Bo said quietly.
"So where is he then? Tracking Aife so that he can say it was Trick's story to tell? Lauren asked.
"How...how did you know he said that? Bo asked. She looked at Lauren and wondered how she could even know that.
"Because that's the same line he always uses when he's been caught in a lie. He's done it for years, with all of the Fae, including the Ash. But don't feel bad, what I did was worse right? Lauren snapped again.
Bo leaned back against the couch. Was Lauren telling her the truth? Dyson and Trick had been up to their antics for years? How long had they been hiding Aife? What did Trick really want with the Succubus and why did he want anything to do with her? She would get those answers later, but for now, Lauren was her only concern.
"Lauren I am so sorry. I know I should have stayed and talked with you that night. I was going to come back to you, that's why I told you to go back to sleep, but then it hurt when you said that he had sent you. It hurt because I was so excited that we made love and you didn't die. It was the first time that I had actually made love and the other person survived. I was happy Lauren. Because it was with you! Bo snapped standing up.
It was Lauren's turn to sit back. Bo had never said that much to her at one time. Bo would have run by now or they would have been interrupted.
"Bo...". Lauren said softly.
"I know. I know. Nadia's awake". Bo sobbed softly but never turned around to look at Lauren.
Lauren was touched. It was only the second time she had seen a Fae cry. For the second time, the Fae, was Bo.
"I don't know what to do". Lauren said finally.
"You don't have to do anything Lauren. Just let me stay and help you guys go, wherever it is that you decide to go". Bo choked out.
"Bo I spent the last years of my life trying to wake Nadia up. I had no idea what the hell was wrong with her. The Ash wouldn't have told me of course, because I would have figured out how to lift the curse. Thank you for saving her. I failed her for years. I know that's true. As a Doctor I failed her. I don't know what she feels for me. Under all of that anger there has to be something, but until I can actually get her to talk to me, I can't promise you anything". Lauren said looking directly at Bo. It was taking all of her not to hold Bo.
She knew Bo was hurting. She had been hurting since the night they made love. She had been hurting since she found out who Saskia really was. Lauren knew that she needed her. She wanted to reach out to her then, but Bo had rebuffed all of her attempts. She needed to handle this just right. Bo had her soft spots and crying in front of Lauren again, showed the Doctor more than she expected to see again.
"I am sorry Lauren. I really am. About all of this. I can't begin to imagine carrying all of this around". Bo said clearing her throat.
"Bo...". Lauren started as she walked towards the Succubus but was pulled from her thoughts when an alarm started to sound.
"What the hell was that? Bo asked running towards the door.
"What is it Bo? Lauren asked as she watched the Succubus stick her head out of the door.
"Stay back Lauren! Wait until I find out! Bo screamed.
"Are you on the third floor yet? Sasha screamed into her walkie talkie
"Yes ma'am! The room is empty and the window has been shattered". The man responded.
"What the hell is going on?! Bo asked stopping the Succubus in her tracks.
"Nadia! She's fled from the compound! Sasha screamed over all of the commotion.
"Shit! Bo screamed as she turned back to Lauren and back to the woman in front of her.
"How? How did she leave? Bo asked.
"We found one of the Morrigan's men, we had just gotten him into the building when the alarm sounded...". Sasha started.
"The car is gone ma'am! The guard screamed into the walkie talkie.
"Follow it. I am on my way! She took off in a car! Sasha screamed running down the hall.
"Bo?! Bo what's going on? What happened to Nadia? Lauren asked.
"Lauren. Lauren calm down. We are going to find her, I promise". Bo said with hands on the Doctor's shoulders.
"Bo?! Lauren screamed.
"Shit! Mom! Bo screamed, turned and ran out pulling Lauren behind her.
TBC.
Bo, Lauren, Sasha and Aife's people race to catch Nadia.
Aife takes control over the Dark Fae compound.
Bo learns why the Morrigan has been so determined to kill her.
Lauren and Nadia talk again.