Lauren's POV

Shit it's late. I have to go if I am going to see Bo before she enters the Temple. Here I was slaving over hours and hours of test results that I had run on her. I was failing as a gf and a Doctor because I couldn't find a course of action or cure to keep her from devolving. I grabbed my phone and noticed she nearly sent me thirty text messages. I don't have time to read them, I must get to the Dal.

Bo's POV(Hours later)

Dyson and I were in my Dawning. I thought for sure I was pregnant with his child. The pain hurt like a mother father. In a craze from it all, I stabbed him only to be told he sacrificed himself for me knowing both of us wasn't coming out of there alive. But I'm Bo. I don't live by rules. I finally got the key I needed all along and decided Dyson was coming with me. Hey he sacrificed so much for me, I had to take him back home with me.

So I was new to this. I thought once we went back Dyson would be alive again. But no. Trick can't help. Kenzi can't help. Lauren can't help even with all of her medical expertise. Stella wouldn't even try to help. So I did the only thing I knew to do. I called on my Succubus.

Once my inner monster...oops I forgot she's no monster. Once my inner big girl weapon did her thing he was back. I was stoked. It worked again. Dyson was back. I was kind of kicking myself because I wished I had known this when I was with Kyle but hey you live, you learn. I'm just overjoyed it worked. He looks relieved as well as we nearly cuddle on the floor. Oh shit the floor. I cringed thinking of the last time I saw him on a floor. What happned to his pajamas? I chuckled.

"Come on let me help you up", I said smiling at Dyson.

"If you two are done pouring Gatorade all over yourselves, welcome back", Stella sneered.

The rest of the gang is all here. Kenzi looks a little worse for wear but she's already at the bar knocking back drinks. I think she will toast our success soon since she was giving me and Dyson a thumbs up. Trick is behind the bar trying to keep Kenzi from getting his good stuff. Wait. There was a fourth person I fed from. Where is Lauren?

"Where is Lauren? I asked Kenzi.

"She went into the bathroom after you chi sucked us", Kenzi answered.

I walked towards and into the bathroom. I called her name but didn't see her. I walked a little further and found no Lauren. I walked back out to join the others thinking she likely ran to her lab for something in case we need it later to recover from all of this.

Making my way over to the bar I stepped on something. I look down and see it's Lauren's necklace. What the fuck? She never goes anywhere without this or takes it off for any reason.

The gang is dead silent. From the looks on their faces I am positive none of them know what happened to Lauren to make her necklace come off. The Ash would never allow it to be removed and Trick knew better too.

"She's gone Succubus", Stella said stepping forward.

"What? Gone to her lab? Gone home? Gone where? I gotta go! I said almost in a panic.

"I went through my Dawning too Succubus. You were told the rules. Two can go in but only one can come back", Stella said sternly.

"I had to bring Dyson back. I couldn't leave him in there", I countered. It was true and the place was creepy.

"Yes and in doing so, they took the human from you in return", Stella explained.

"What? Why? I asked. This is bullshit. What does she mean they took the human?

"Because you broke the rules and as punishment the human was taken from you as a sacrifice", Stella said.

"What? Kenzi's human and shes's fine", Bo said stepping closer to Stella. It was taking all she had not to knock the bitch out.

"She's not one of your lovers, they had to hit you where it hurt most and she is your claimed human", Stella said pointing at Kenzi.

"How do you know this? I screamed

Trick made his way from behind the bar walking over to me. "Bo she's right. If you cheat, they will find a way to make you pay for it", He said.

"How do you know I cheated? I asked.

"Because Dyson knew the rules. He knew as your hand, he would not be coming back home", Trick said.

I stood there. It all was making sense. Why Dyson stepped up to go with me. Why Kenzi's hand was on his shoulder as Lauren kissed me good luck. They knew. All of them except Lauren knew Dyson wasn't coming back. That's why he told me he loved me in there. He wanted to have some final moments with me. But I am confused about the "ask him again in a hundred years", bit. If he knew he wasn't coming back why did he say that? I needed answers. I wanted answers.

I swallowed hard. "So you're saying Lauren is in my Dawning because I brought Dyson back with me?

"Yes that's correct", Stella answered.

"But why? Why did they take Lauren? I asked.

"Because you chose the wolf" Stella said.

"No I chose the Doctor", I snapped back at her.

"Did you see Lauren in there? Stella asked.

"Yes. She was a cop", I said thinking about our conversation at the Police station and the look on Lauren's face when I walked away.

"And what was Dyson? Stella asked.

"He was a Doctor", I answered swallowing hard again. I knew it and she knew it, she had me.

"So you see, you chose the wolf. You even smell like him. What did you do in there? My my. Maybe it's good the human isn't here to see this or smell him all over you", Stella laughed waving her hands as if she was trying to make my scent go away.

"Bo...", Trick started but stood back looking at the state of his granddaughter.

"No. No this isn't happening", I said starting to cry and pacing all around the room. I could barely breathe. I felt my Succubus stirring just as rapidly.

"It's done Succubus but cheer up. She's still alive in there only she will be working as a detective. Her Doctor skills should come in very handy with that", Stella said.

"Can...can I go back in? I asked.

"That's not possible. Only one Dawning per Fae", Stella answered.

I needed to get out of there. Everywhere reeked with some memory of Lauren. The couch. The bar. The pool tables. The bathroom.

"The Doctor was due in my throne room two hours ago. Anyone want to tell me where she is? Hale asked walking in heavily guarded.

"Hale. We have a problem", Trick said.

"You will have a problem if the Doctor is not presented to me soon", Hale said.

"Hale you're only the acting Ash. Trick said.

"Which means all the bad shit will fall back on me. Now where's Lauren? Hale asked staring around the room.

The Guardian

"The Blood King won't like this", The Janitor said.

"She was told she couldn't take the wolf with her. She broke the rules", The Guardian replied.

"But the Ash and the Elders..", The Janitor started

"Are out there and away from us. Besides the Doctor is brilliant. She will do very well here", The Guardian said.

"She is very smart I must admit", The Janitor said.

"See that she is aware of her new life", The Guardian said.

"Yes sir", The Janitor bowed and walked away.

Lauren's POV

I knew I should have stayed home but it was important to Bo so I had to attend. We were all just sitting around drinking and had ordered some pizza since Trick didn't serve it and Kenzi called it comfort food since she was already mourning whether Bo and Dyson were going to come back out alive. I had never attended any pre-Dawning entrance rituals so I had my doubts too. I can still feel Bo's soft lips on mine. I tried to control my emotions so she wouldn't panic and not go. But like Trick said, had she not gone she would have devolved completely. I tried to warn the bastard that something was wrong with Bo weeks ago and he snubbed me.

The next thing we knew Bo and Dyson showed up and Dyson was dead on the floor. I can do nothing as a Doctor but who needs a Doctor when your partner in crime is a true healer. And so she did. She brought him back with our chi. The last thing I remember was Kenzi and I falling to the floor, only I never got back up.

Slowly I was sucked into a hole. Must keep my mind out of the gutter. That's basically where I am. I am a Doctor but here I am sitting at Dyson's desk in a cop uniform. I don't have anything against police officers, but I chose medicine for a reason.

"Detective Lewis are you listening to me? My Chief asked.

"Huh. Yes. Of course I am, I will get right on that", I lied. I had no idea what he was talking about and my pants are tight in the crotch area so I will be requesting some new ones.

"I didn't ask you do to something Detective, I asked if you wanted to order something for dinner with us. We have all been here for hours and agreed to order something", My Chief replied. He looked pissed off at me.

I admit I don't even know this guys name. I will just have to call him Chief for now and also figure out how the hell I got here. I always have to know who, what, where and most importantly why.

"I always thought the Detective that sat at this desk fed on humans", Another cop laughed while walking by.

"I...I...", I started.

"Detective Lewis maybe you should just go home. Your mind is not on the job and we need your full undivided attention when you return tomorrow", The Chief said.

I really need to learn his first name. I nodded and grabbed my jacket. I walked outside. Forgetting I never had a car because I either walked or was chauffeured around. I get to the parking lot and notice my name written in paint on a sign. There is a motorcycle in my spot. Then it hit me. I am living Dyson's life. This must have been what Bo saw. Wait am I dead?

"No you're not dead. She chose to go home with the Doctor, so you're stuck here but I assure you, you're not dead", A janitor yelled from just inside the precinct doors.

"Wait am I not a Doctor anymore? Am I doomed to be Dyson for the rest of my life? I grabbed my face in horror. I don't want facial hair or wolf hair to be exact. Thank goodness I don't have a penis. I need answers. Real answers.

Think Lewis think. If I'm a Cop then Dyson must have been a Doctor in here. Why would Bo want Dyson to be her Doctor? Was I not good enough? Did not returning those texts mean she moved on with him? Did I wish her luck for nothing and she returned it out of pity?

I sat on the nearest bench. It's true. Bo had moved on from me. All of those cases she went on with Dyson or Tamsin. Bo telling me she was out doing something important the day of my awards ceremony. One of them must have been her something important. Is this why she sent all of those texts but never came to see me in person? Dyson coming by my apartment with a file he could have just had delivered. Him telling me he was glad me and Bo were in a good place. He snuck into her Dawning and come to think of it, him nodding at Trick and Kenzi's hand on his shoulder confirmed everything I was just thinking about. Bo had moved on from me.

Wake up Lewis. That janitor said you aren't really dead and it must be true if I can remember that life. Fine. They don't know who they threw away. I laughed thinking of how they would solve their cases now without me. Dyson couldn't scratch is balls without Trick showing him how to do it so how would he solve a case now without his favorite human Doctor to pick on or demean? I will execute this problem like I've done with every problem up until Nadia. Solve it. I will work my way back out of here. Move out of Toronto and the Succubus and her gang can find someone else to treat like yesterday's garbage.

I rose up to Captain during my tour in Afghanistan. I will work my way up in the ranks here too. That has to count for something in this world.

"Let's go Lewis! I yelled pumping up myself. I slid onto the motorcycle and sped away.

The Clubhouse

Bo was stunned. So stunned she was grabbing every bottle they had and chugging it. When she had depleted each bottle she threw it into the wall. Watching each one crash, she felt like that was her life now. Shattered.

She sat on the couch until Kenzi and Dyson came in. She didn't even speak she just went straight to her bedroom. Let them try and party. She didn't leave a single drop to drink. She didn't want to see them laughing and smiling as if nothing bad happened.

"Bo? Are you going to stay up here all night? Kenzi asked entering Bo's bedroom.

"Just wanted some time alone Kenzi", Bo answered coldly.

"Bo I...", Kenzi started.

"Why didn't you tell me you got Dyson's love back for him? Bo asked.

"Because I wanted to level the playing field for you", Kenzi answered.

"What playing field Kenzi? You've never really liked Lauren and Dyson has always been the go to lover for me, in your opinion", Bo snapped. Kenzi had been dodging this conversation for weeks.

"Why are we talking about this now? Kenzi asked.

"Because I think you all set me up to have my dawning turn out like this", Bo admitted.

"That's not true Bo", Kenzi said.

"Stop it Kenzi. It makes sense. You urging me to take Dyson with me, even though I was against it", Bo said.

"Yes I wanted him to go so you would have some protection in there. Get out and come back", Kenzi explained.

"I don't need protection. I need to be able to trust people. But you set this in motion weeks ago. Long before Lauren and I were officially a couple", Bo snapped.

"Look Bo I admit I wasn't Lauren's biggest fan but she had grown on me, I swear", Kenzi said.

"You coudn't have planned this any better if you tried. She's out of my life. You got your long awaited wish", Bo snapped angrily.

"Bo...

"Just leave me alone Mackenzie", Bo said curling up in her bed. She didn't even bother watching Kenzi leave.

Kenzi walked out. She thought she would be able to at least give Bo some hope that things would get better. But even she wasn't sure. The only people that would have answers was Trick and Stella.

"Bo? Are you ok? Dyson asked coming in just after Kenzi walked out.

"This again? I'm fine. You can get the fuck out too", Bo snapped.

"Bo we just want to know how you're doing", Dyson said taking a seat on the bed.

"How am I doing? She's gone Dyson, Lauren is gone and you all set it up! Bo said getting up off the bed.

"Bo we didn't", Dyson said.

"Don't do that Dyson. You knew what a hand really meant in my Dawning. You knew I wouldn't let you stay in there. You knew we both couldn't come back and now it's cost Lauren her life here", Bo snapped.

"You heard Stella, she's still alive! Dyson said.

"You told me you loved me in there Dyson and to ask you again in a hundred years. I didn't forget. You were just waiting for her to die. Well she's gone now, happy? Oh and that ask you again in 100 years bullshit? Well a hundred years just arrived in one day. We are over and it will never be like that with us again! Bo screamed. This was the part of her life that hurt the most. These older Fae were far advanced than she was. They could take advantage of her Fae innocence and use it to suit their purposes.

Dyson could do nothing at the moment. In that state of mind Bo was not going to understand anything he was saying.

Downstairs.

"Are you sure you want to do this? This will change everything for her", Stella said.

"You saw her when she left the Dal. The life just went out in Bo. I have to tell her this", Trick said as he and Stella were just about to knock on the clubhouse door.

"Trick? Stella? Kenzi said answering the door.

"We need to see Bo", Trick said gently.

"I was just up there and trust me Bo wants no company. I'd offer you a drink but she cleaned the place out", Kenzi said holding one of the empty bottles Bo hadn't busted.

"Kenzi this is important. Please go and get her", Trick said. He would have gone up himself but he didn't know if the Succubus was properly dressed.

"Bo. Trick wants you downstairs and he said it's important', Kenzi said standing in the doorway to Bo's bedroom.

"Tell him to go away", Bo said as calmly as she could. They were coming in droves now that Lauren was gone. Hardly showed up when she was there unless it was to knock her or order her around.

"I told him you didn't want company but he brought Stella with him so it has to be of some importance", Kenzi said.

Bo groaned but got up to go downstairs with Kenzi. "This had better be good", Bo said looking at Dyson, Trick and Stella standing in the kitchen area.

"Bo we need to talk", Trick said taking a deep breath as he watched them walk down the stairs.

"I'm not in the mood for games Trick", Bo snapped. She was tired. When she went into the temple Lauren was alive and here, when she came out Lauren was dead and gone.

"Bo Stella and I have been brainstorming since you left the Dal and we think we found something that could help you", Trick said.

"What? Bo asked stepping closer to the duo.

"As you know every Fae must go through their own Dawning...", Trick started.

"Get to the point Trick", Bo yelled.

"Bo there is one Fae that we know of that never completed the Dawning. If you can find this person and convince her to go back in and complete it, you can go in as hand", Trick said.

"Look how that turned out for Dyson. Both of us wouldn't be able to come back and Lauren wouldn't be able to either", Bo said.

"Bo this Fae had already started her Dawning. All she would need to do is finish it. Since you finished yours you can all come back", Trick explained.

"Fine. How do I find this Fae? Bo asked. She wasn't sure it would work but she had to try. For Lauren. She felt like she killed the woman.

"That's just it Bo. We don't know how you would do that. We thought we would just present the idea to find out if you would be interested in exploring it", Stella explained.

"If you remember this Fae, then you must know who she is, where she is", Bo snapped. They were already giving her the runaround. She loathed that shit.

"Well yes. I know who it is. I just don't know where she is", Trick said.

"Who Trick? Who's the mystery Fae? Bo asked. She didn't give a fuck who it was, she would find them.

"It's Aife, Bo", Trick said.

TBC.