Bo and Lauren
Bo took some deep breaths as she gently walked over to Lauren. She smiled at how beautifully adorable the woman looked with a large book nestled in her arms. She bent over and gently took the book, as Lauren curled up in the chair she was sitting in.
"Lauren". Bo said gently rubbing her shoulder.
"Five more minutes". Lauren mumbled.
"Lauren it is time for you to go to bed. Real bed". Bo said rubbing the Doctor's shoulder a little harder.
"Bo? What time is it? Lauren asked opening one eye.
"A little after 8 AM. I guess we both fell asleep in here last night. You however must have gotten up sometime during the night and grabbed this book". Bo smiled.
"Where are you going so early? Lauren asked looking at Bo.
"Sorry but I used your shower and I am heading out to check on Trick, since I heard he's returned and to check on your lab. You Doctor have the rest of the day to yourself. Now please, go to bed". Bo said gently pulling Lauren to her feet.
"I need to work on my designs". Lauren said.
"That can wait until tomorrow. Come on. Get in bed". Bo said gently pulling Lauren to her bedroom.
Lauren protested but allowed herself to be pulled. She wiped her eyes with one hand while Bo held the other one. Once she was dressed in her pajamas, she climbed into the massive bed, as Bo pulled the covers over her.
"Now I will be busy for most of the day, but please call if you need anything". Bo smiled.
Lauren mumbled something and was softly snoring in a matter of seconds. Bo put the Doctor's phone on her charger, and cleaned up the living room a bit. She had given Evony the day off since she wanted Lauren to rest. She didn't trust the woman not to break anything. She made one last stop in Lauren's kitchen to make sure she had food. Real food and not pizza. She laughed at all of the vegetables and fruits. Checking the cupboards, she closed them and finally left the house.
She wasn't lying about Trick. She did know he was back. She showered early and decided to check on Lauren's lab too. The Doctor looked bored and that was something that pissed her off. Lauren was always thinking of something. Seeing Science in everything of her everyday life. She loved being a Doctor and she couldn't do that without working at a hospital or clinic and damned if Lauren didn't deserve one of her own.
Her Succubus growled at the thought of how slowly she had allowed them to work on it. She wanted it done by tomorrow, and she was going to do everything in her power to get it done without lifting a finger herself. Once it was done, it needed to be painted. The furniture and equipment needed to be bought. All of which Lauren would be picking out.
She jumped out of the car when she reached the site. She smiled that they were at least starting on the third floor. The building was long and looked to be everything Lauren wanted.
Plenty of room for her operating and exam rooms. She slowly walked from end to end. Kenzi and Dyson hadn't seen her yet and she was happy for the small reprieve. Dyson looked like he was stronger. She laughed thinking it was probably Vex's doing. She said no let up and was happy to see that was happening, even if it was all still too slow for her taste.
"Bo! Finally! Kenzi screamed when she spotted the Succubus quietly eyeing them.
"Keep working Kenzi". Bo said from her spot.
"But I'm tired and hungry". Kenzi groaned.
"Your break is coming soon". Bo said noting the time on her watch.
"Why do I have to do this? I'm not a construction worker! Kenzi groaned.
"You stabbed me in the back Kenzi. I will not forget that nor will I forgive it anytime soon". Bo said never moving.
"Lauren lied to you too Bo, or have you forgotten that? Kenzi spat and soon found herself on her back. Which was shocking because Bo had never moved, and Vex was busy with Dyson.
"Say her name again, and you will get a lot worse than that". Bo said coolly.
"Bo you are being a teeny weeny hypocrite. That woman lied to you for the Ash. The Ash. The Light Fae. The Fae". Kenzi said from the ground. At least she was getting to sit, but was back on her feet thanks to Vex.
"Lauren didn't have a choice. She was a slave to them. Nothing about her choices have been free for years. It took me awhile to get that, but I do now. Besides I wanted her. So really, who lied? Now get back to work, or I will relieve of your duties and set you free on the human streets again. But remember, you pissed a lot of Fae off and without my protection, you would be dead within seconds of your next pickpocket scheme". Bo said coolly as she returned her focus back to surveying Dyson's work.
"Bo I'm tired and my feet hurt! Kenzi screamed at the Succubus.
Bo never looked at her again. She walked up to Vex and pulsed him hard. She smiled when Dyson sped up. Wall after wall was going up. They had an electrician on site doing his own work. He wasn't Fae but had a huge payout coming if he could get the job done faster than any job he had ever done before.
"Tomorrow. I want all of this finished by tomorrow. No breaks for the wolf. Kenzi will get her break once she's done four actual hours of work. Not that lollygagging shit she's been doing". Bo said pointing to the woman, but never looking at her.
Vex nodded and sped up his arms. He was developing new muscles too.
"I have to go. Do not make me have to come back here today". Bo said as she turned to leave.
She took one last look at the site before she revved her Mustang up. She smiled as she pulled off leaving dust behind her.
The Dal
Trick had been sitting in the same spot holding the same brick. His beloved bar was gone. Left in ruins. He gritted his teeth. After sending Aife to the Dark Fae, this was all he had left of his life. The old building had belonged to him for centuries, and now it was nothing but bricks and dirt. Broken beer and liquor bottles were mixed in with the rubble.
"Poor little barkeep lost his bar". Aife laughed from behind him.
Trick closed his eyes and cursed her. It wasn't the same kind of curse, that his blood carried, but a curse nonetheless.
"What do you want here Aife? Trick snapped over his shoulder.
"Well I wanted a beer, but since you seem to be out...". Aife laughed again.
"I don't have time for this". Trick snapped as he finally stood up.
"You don't have a bar or customers, you have all the time in the world". The Succubus said waving her arms in the air.
Trick shook his head and looked around to see if there was anything salvageable.
"Too bad your dog is busy elsewhere huh? You could make him fetch everything under those bricks". Aife laughed again.
His study gone. His books, likely buried under the piles. He took another breath and froze in place. He was now in the company of two Succubus.
He looked around for Amelia and didn't see her. He was literally alone now.
"Where is he? Bo asked.
Trick swallowed hard. Bo had never looked at him like she was at the moment.
"He's dead". Trick said loosening the tie around his neck, that suddenly felt tight.
"Show me". Bo said.
"I can't. He was on a train and I blew it up". Trick said.
"Then you don't know for sure that he's dead". Bo snapped as she stepped towards the Blood King.
"He's dead Bo. Now if I can find Amelia, she will confirm that for me". Trick said desperately looking for the woman.
"Who's Amelia? Bo asked her mother.
"Hell if I know. I never keep up with names, I just kick ass". Aife laughed.
"So another lie then". Bo said stalking Trick.
"He's dead Bo". Trick said backing up. He dared not touch the Succubus in fear she would surface. Isabeau's Succubus always warmed to him, but he wasn't sure about Bo's.
"Where is he? Bo asked again.
Trick screamed in agony. This was beneath him. He never had to explain anything he did, people just accepted his first answer. He sighed in relief when Amelia surfaced.
"Amelia! Tell them Rainer's dead". Trick said.
"The old man's lost it. I don't see anyone". Aife laughed.
"I don't either. So he must be lying, and Rainer's still alive". Bo said grabbing Trick by his shirt.
"She's right there! Trick screamed as he pointed to the woman.
"I don't see anyone and neither does mom". Bo snapped.
"Bo listen to me". Trick said.
"You listen to me. I told you to write him out of existence with your blood. But you didn't listen. Now you are going to take me to that bastard and I will take care of him myself, and you, you're just done". Bo snapped with her eyes flashing blue.
"There's a Valkyrie that would know for sure". Aife laughed.
"A what? Bo asked.
"Her name is Tamsin, and if you think I'm bitchy, wait until you meet her". Aife laughed.
"Take me to this Tamsin". Bo said never releasing Trick.
"Trick should know where she is, she practically licked his balls in worship". Aife laughed again.
"Lets go Blood King". Bo snapped as she pulled Trick to her car and threw him up into the air and watched him land in her backseat.
"You coming? Bo asked.
"You bet your ass I am". Aife smiled wide.
Lauren
Lauren walked around her house. She smiled noticing Bo had straightened up. She found a note saying she had given Evony the day off so that she would not be disturbed. The Succubus was spoiling her, and she kind of liked it.
She had showered just after getting out of bed. She pulled on some clean pajamas, robe and slippers. She walked around the house. She wanted to clean to have something to do, but Bo was right. She should spend the day relaxing. Once her clinic was up and running, she would have her hands full. She made a light breakfast and ate it before loading the dishes into the dishwasher.
She walked to one of her many patios and walked out on the deck, and took a seat. It looked like it was going to be a beautiful day.
She thought about Bo to nobody's surprise. She thought about them. They weren't officially a them yet, and Lauren was never one to lead anyone on. Nadia was safely put away, so what was keeping the Doctor's heart chained down? Fear of Bo? Fear of love? Fear of failing in yet another relationship?
They had talked and talked about wanting a relationship and Bo came around often enough like they were already official. So why couldn't Lauren make that kind of leap too? She sighed gently sipping her coffee while staring into nothing. She laughed when it ran down her chin. Nice Lewis, she thought internally.
What did she feel for Bo? Love? Gratitude? Respect? Some sense of loyalty because she freed her from the guilt of Nadia's coma?
Snap out of it Lewis. You're a human and she's Fae. She will outlive you and anything that you are feeling right now. Sounds like a quitter. Lauren had been running for years until she discovered the Fae and then couldn't run after Nadia fell sick or so she thought. Why was she ready to run from the kindest Fae she ever met?
She had known Trick and Dyson for years. Their kindness only extended to her being ward of the Ash, and Dyson crossed that line many times, even before Bo surfaced.
She closed her eyes and soon made her decision. She stood up and left mother nature to the creatures born to her.
Bo, Aife and Trick.
"This fucking place again! Bo growled.
"Tamsin is Dark Fae". Trick said.
"Then how the fuck where you two partners in slime? Aife laughed.
"Wait mom, didn't you tell me you were Dark Fae once? Bo asked.
"I'm like you. I can go whichever way the wind or situation blows. The perks of being related to the blood bitch". Aife laughed.
"I don't think she's here". Trick said. They hadn't gone into the building yet.
"Stop being a coward and come on". Bo said dragging the man inside.
They found books and clothes strewn everywhere. Bo shook her head at the stench.
The trio walked the building, looking in every room and out of every window. Aife screamed for the other two when she found something.
"There". The Succubus said pointing out of the window.
The trio saw a truck in the back. They made their way down to it and Bo pulled the door open.
"Whatever or whoever was here now, is gone". Bo said slamming the door shut.
"You break it, you buy it bitch". A voice came from behind them.
"Is that her? Bo asked.
"That's her. That's Tamsin. Trick's foster daughter or so she wishes". Aife laughed.
"Then I don't need to introduce myself then. Where is Rainer? Bo asked.
"I am Dark Fae. I don't owe your unaligned ass anything". Tamsin laughed turning up a bottle of liquor.
"Considering I'm running everything now, you pretty much do. So I will ask you one last time where he is before I release the Succubus". Bo snapped.
Tamsin laughed spitting liquor everywhere. "I'm not even remotely scared of a baby Fae".
"Ohhh I didn't mean mine, I meant hers". Bo smiled nodding towards Aife.
Tamsin shuddered when Aife growled. Knowing the woman for years, she knew not to fuck around with that Succubus.
"He's on Trick's death train". Tamsin said.
"No he's not. I blew it up and he's dead. I tried to tell you Isabeau". Trick said trying to break the Succubus hold.
"You lie as easily as you piss. So forgive me if I don't believe you". Bo snapped angrily.
"Isabeau look! Aife said pointing into the courtyard.
"Who the fuck is that? Bo asked.
"How the hell did you find Amelia? Tamsin gasped.
"On the Death Train". Trick said.
"Start talking! Bo said picking Trick up to look into her eyes.
"She's an Illusion Fae. That's why you never saw her before. She decides who can see her, when and where. She was working with Rainer, so I cursed them both to the train. Once on board, she was to make sure he never saw anything but the same stops over and over again, with the belief that he could never leave the train without instantly dying. He had the same clothes. The same food. Everything was the same. Women would come to visit and once they left, they wouldn't remember him. So they couldn't try to go back for him". Trick explained.
"Mom". Bo said turning her attention to the Succubus.
"Rainer's an Incubus with foresight powers. He was stripped of them before Trick cursed him to the train". Aife replied.
"Then why would you strip him of those powers? Bo asked.
"So he would never know if Trick was coming to see him. To get a head start on kicking his ass". Aife laughed.
"Where are these powers stored? Bo asked.
"Ooooo Isabeau what are you plotting? Aife laughed.
"On a card owned by the Una Mens". Trick answered.
"Well damn. It went up in smoke with them". Aife said seriously.
"Show me the train". Bo said as she pulsed Amelia. The woman smiled and complied.
It was a big ball of fire in the sky.
"How do I know that's it? Bo asked.
"With this". Trick said pulling a small bag from his pocket.
"And this is? Bo asked.
"A sample of Rainer's hair. Have Lauren test it, and you will see that I'm telling the truth". Trick said.
"Lauren will do no such thing. You will test it against more hair I'm assuming you have hidden somewhere else. Be quick about it too". Bo said as she slammed the bag back into Trick's hand.
"Tick tock my mother's fucker". Aife laughed.
Bo stared at Trick until her phone rung. "Well hello Dr. Lewis".
Trick and Aife stood watching Bo. She smiled during her whole conversation.
"I will be right there". Bo cooed as she hung up her phone.
"Get those tests done by morning. I have to go". Bo said walking away from the other four. She stopped when she heard a woman scream.
"Mom? Really? Bo cringed.
"That bitch wasn't going to make me paranoid with her illusions". Aife said dropping Amelia dead to the ground.
Bo shook her head and left them.
"Come. The rest of us are going to turn this compound upside down. Leave nothing unturned". Aife said as she pushed Trick and Tamsin towards the building.
Lauren's
Lauren stood in the middle of her living room. Everything looked perfect. She checked herself in the full length mirror. She pressed her dress down, but it was doing nothing for her nerves. She rubbed her brow as she stepped away from the mirror.
The distinct sounds of a certain mustang was heard slowing down and pulling up. She held a breath and let it go as she went to answer the door.
"What's wrong? Bo asked as she ran inside. The Succubus stopped and put her blade back in it's sheath.
"Lauren". Bo gasped as she studied the living room. Rose petals were everywhere. Candles lined up every space possible. The aroma of food and Lauren's perfume filled the room.
The Succubus pulled her blade again when she heard fire alarms going off. She turned around and dropped her blade this time.
"Lauren". Bo said swallowing hard.
The Doctor literally looked like an angel dressed in a strapless white gown, with her gold locks framing her face.
"Lauren what's going on? You said there was an emergency so I blew every light and stop sign racing over here". Bo said gently stepping forward.
"We are the emergency". Lauren smiled softly.
"Huh? Bo asked in complete confusion.
Lauren laughed and walked over to Bo. Taking the Succubus hand, she walked her into the dining room.
Bo gasped again when she saw the table. Candles lined the table from one covered dish at one end to the other. Lauren smiled as she pulled Bo's jacket off of her and went to hang it up, leaving the Succubus in the room alone.
"Have a seat". Lauren said as she pulled out Bo's chair for her.
Lauren rounded the table to her chair.
"Lauren I asked you to rest today". Bo said staring at the woman.
"I didn't do any work". Lauren smiled.
"No? Then what's all this? Bo asked.
"I did a lot of thinking about us today, and I thought it was best that you were involved in my thinking too". Lauren said.
Bo frowned. This sounded bad, and look like a kick rocks bitch dinner. "Ok". She said swallowing hard.
"Why don't we eat first". Lauren suggested pointing to the plates.
"Ok". Bo half smiled and nodded. She moaned when she took her first bite. Lauren had obviously made dinner from scratch. Bo laughed thinking how Lauren did work, because she had to use Science in some way to get everything to taste so delicious.
The Succubus was embarrassed when she looked up and noticed Lauren had finished her meal and had been waiting on Bo to finish hers.
"I'm sorry". Bo blushed.
"Thank you, but that's not necessary". Lauren smiled as she sipped on her wine.
Yep this is goodbye, Bo thought.
"I will get dessert". Lauren smiled as she rose to her feet. When she returned Bo's mouth watered all over again.
"Chocolate Chocolate Soufflé cake". Lauren smiled as she set Bo's piece in front of her as she removed her dinner plate from the table.
Bo ate her dessert quickly before Lauren beat her to that too. She wiped her mouth with a black dinner napkin and folded it after she was done. She drank her wine in a hurry and felt the rush from it.
"Ready? Lauren asked as they both picked up their dessert plates, silverware and wine glasses. Bo followed Lauren into the kitchen, rinsed her silverware, plate, and loaded them into the dishwasher.
Lauren returned to the dining room to blow the candles on the dining room table out.
Bo walked awkwardly back into the dining room and waited as Lauren wiped the table down. Once she cleaned her hands, she pointed towards the living room. Bo nodded and followed her again.
"Lauren I'm a little worried here". Bo said in a childlike voice.
The women gently sat down on the couch. Bo looked worried and Lauren looked nervous.
"Bo you're a Succubus and I'm human...". Lauren started.
"Lauren I don't care about that. I never did". Bo replied softly.
"Please let me finish". Lauren said.
"Ok". Bo said fidgeting on the cushion.
"Bo you're a Succubus and I am a human. A human that will never live a life equivalent to yours. My time is precious. I don't know when the clock will strike on my last day or hour here. So we are in a state of emergency". Lauren said softly. When the Succubus looked even more confused the Doctor continued.
"I can't promise to be all that you expect from other Fae or any lover that you have had before. But I can promise that I will be faithful in all of this, even though I know it won't always be physically possible for you to stay that way". Lauren sighed gently.
"Lauren are you dying? Bo asked worriedly.
"No. Not right now. But eventually I will". Lauren said.
"Lauren don't talk like that. What is all of this about? Bo asked moving closer to the Doctor. She looked Lauren over. The woman didn't look sick. She had never looked more beautiful to Bo. But her aura was confusing the fuck out of the Succubus.
"I love you Bo and I want you to move in with me. Officially. Be official with me. I want us, for as long as we can be an us". Lauren said as tears fell.
Bo quickly wiped Lauren's tears away. "I love you too Lauren. So much. Yes of course. I will move in with you. I want us too. Now as far as the rest of it, don't ever think we have to rush anything. If I am as powerful as people think and as powerful as I feel, you will live a long, long time". Bo said as tears fell from her eyes, and Lauren quickly dried them.
"Come on". Lauren said standing and pulling Bo to her feet.
"Where are we going? Bo asked.
"You smell like dirt. So we are going to shower, then bed". Lauren smiled.
TBC