Bo

This was a lot harder than I thought it would be. Lauren is out there somewhere alone taking on who knows what. I finally got Dyson out of my face because the Elders called him to a meeting. I know what it's about. They want to either punish him or send him out on another mission. I already warned him to stay away from Lauren, if that's where he's going, he's stupid. I am a hell of a lot more powerful than those centuries old fools.

Trick has been of no help. Albert ran him down into his own lair. I never saw Trick move so fast. He's about to have a lot of feet up his ass over this whole ordeal.

I take responsibility for my part in all of this. I never thought bringing Dyson back would cause all of this. So many people have chosen sides. Not Light or Dark but people to stand beside and stand up for. Basically my youth in the Fae world has kicked me in the teeth and it's a horrible, bitter taste.

"Isabeau baby what's the matter? Aife asked rubbing the Succubus' back.

"What else mom? I snapped. I didn't mean to be short with her but my patience had busted hours ago.

"Stop moping. Look at it this way. Whatever type of Fae she turns out to be, your sex life will be awesome! Aife laughed.

"Mom! I can't talk about sex with you. I could barely talk to Trick about it." I sighed shaking my head.

"C'mon baby. We never had our birds and the Fae talk. I can help you." Aife said.

I closed my eyes. I figured if she noticed she would find something else to do or someone else to talk to. I mean really? Talk to Aife about sex? I laughed internally. I know she has centuries of experiences but it still makes me cringe. My Succubus is stirring but she best calm down because we are not about to sleep with anyone and we fed hours ago.

"Well? Aife laughed noticing Bo's facial change.

"I can't talk to you about sex mom. I just can't." I said turning around to face the dance floor of the Dal. Thank goodness it was empty. This would be quite embarrassing knowing people would be hearing two Succubus' talking about sex.

"Fine then we need to find you something else to do. You can always come back home with me. I can't stay here like this. Not when I could be home making people's lives miserable." Aife laughed. She loved being Queen. They all so easily believed that Trick was dead. He never traveled unless he was running from something. That's why he had Dyson. To do his footwork or as she liked to call it, his dirty work.

"Thanks but i have other stuff I can do and besides I want to be here for Laruen." Bo sighed wiping her forehead.

"You know the rules Isabeau. You can't interfere. Seeing her in Berlin was borderline failure for her." Aife said. She didn't know Lauren that well but it was important that Bo stand down and back away from her.

"But she might come back and need a hug. A favor. Something that doesn't have to do with anything pertaining to her missions." Bo said. Damn it. She missed Lauren and this was like the Ash hiding her from her.

"And you can do those things but only those things sweetie." Aife said. She was not about to interfere either but she would be there when Bo needed to talk. Albert was still a dear friend of hers and she wasn't about to betray him like Trick had.

"Talking about Lauren are we? Alberta asked joining the ladies.

Bo buried her head in her hands. Maybe she could find Kenzi and they could go on a mission of their own. But the other side of her felt like she needs to stick to the Dal. Lauren's condo. The Light Fae compound. Something to do with Lauren.

"I was just advising my anxious daughter that she must not interfere." Aife said turning around to Albert.

"I won't I won't! Bo said waving her hands gently in the air.

"You better not Succubus. I know your nature isn't making this easy but she can and will take care of herself." Albert said.

"Her life was fine. I mean other than the whole slave thing, her life was fine and what did I do? I put her in another hell." Bo said.

"Chin up Isabeau. You did send her to me. Had you not, I never would have known your bastard grandfather stabbed me in the back." Albert said standing between them.

Aife spit her beer everywhere with laughter. She loved it when anyone disliked Trick. It meant his shit was finally coming to the surface.

Lauren

I had a long flight. First thing I needed to do was to get a fake ID and I did. I didn't want anyone knowing Karen was out there yet. And I had no idea if the Cranes had called the other families to tell them I was out in public again. But as far as anyone else would know I am still Dr. Lauren Lewis. But I had to get that paranoia out of my head. From the notes Albert had written and given to me. I had to do this. I needed to do this and it shouldn't have taken a stranger to convince me to face my past.

The next family I was set to meet was the Gordons. According to the address on the list they live in Buffalo. I had been to New York many, many times. I wonder if I ever unknowingly crossed their paths. My nerves were skyrocketing and I hadn't even found a hotel yet. I finally found one and checked in after a long drive from the airport. It had a queen size bed which worked for me as I would need a queen size night of sleep just to be ready to face them tomorrow.

The Light Fae compound.

"So what is this about? Dyson asked looking in front and behind them.

"Dude I told you. They are pissed off because you didn't get the family they sent you for." Hale snapped. This was all Dyson and Bo's doing. They should have come to him before they did this.

"I didn't think I was coming out! That's why I sacrificed myself for Bo! Dyson snapped. He hated this. He may as well be dead from how he was being treated. He couldn't go home. He was sleeping in the dungeons. This was the first time he had been allowed into the compound since he and Bo returned.

"I'm not going to lie dude. You make stupid decisions when it comes to Bo. Have you forgotten how you gave your love for her away and then got all poor me when nobody understood? Hale said.

"I never thought I would have to defend myself to you. I sacrificed my love to give her strength to fight Aife and Kenzi got it back for me. All I need is one chance to.." Dyson said.

"To what? Trap Bo on some fantasy island like we both don't know she's in love with Lauren? And I am not the one you need to defend yourself against. The Elders are hella mad. I am only here as a courtesy." Hale said walking step for step with Dyson down a long hall.

"It's not a fantasy. Bo loves me and I love her! Dyson seethed keeping his voice low.

"Dude she loves Lauren. Another thing, you didn't have to give away anything because Lauren had already given her a Koushang and Trick wrote in his blood. The Koushang blocks a Succubus from pulling Chi." Hale explained. Dyson really did live in his own bullheaded world.

"What? How do you know that? Dyson asked.

"Kenzi was the one that found Trick and the Koushang has been missing for weeks. I had an inventory done and that's on the list." Hale explained.

"How do you know it was Lauren that gave it to her? It could have been anyone! Dyson said. He was just now hearing this news and he wasn't happy about it.

"Lauren gave her the directions to the trophy room. Bo and Kenzi were spotted on our cameras and they were the only ones that didn't sign the list or have authority to be in there." Hale explained. Dyson was his friend but he wasn't the brightest bulb in the box.

"That still doesn't prove that Lauren gave it to her." Dyson said throwing his arms in the air. What the hell had he been doing all of this time if people were keeping things like that from him?

"Dude they dropped the note in the trophy room and I know Dr. Lewis' handwriting quite well". Hale said tiredly.

"So what now? Dyson asked as they neared the doors.

"Like I said. I'm just here as a courtesy. You go in, listen to what they have to say and keep your mouth shut until they finish or ask you questions." Hale advised. If it wasn't for Kenzi he wouldn't have come at all. Dyson and Bo had made his life hell for many restless days and nights.

"That's it? That's all you can tell me Ash? Dyson asked. He was angry. He thought it wasn't going to be just him and them.

"Dude it's because I am the Ash that they haven't chopped your head off yet. Lauren is very valuable to them. She might not mean shit to you but they value her a hella of a lot more. Now go Wolf! Hale snapped. Dyson could be so ungrateful.

Dyson lowered his head. He almost wished Trick had come. Then he wouldn't have to say anything and allow the Blood King to speak for him. Trick was in on this too so why wasn't he there?

The Dal

"The Blood King cometh. Did you need to change your knickers? Aife taunted him as he joined them at the bar. Bo was still sulking but talking to Albert seemed to be cheering her up a bit.

"Can you at least tell me if these people are dangerous? Bo asked softly.

"I wouldn't know those answers. What I can tell you is Lauren did serve in Afghanistan. She can take care of herself." Albert beamed. Trick did tell him a few things even though he was still hiding even more things.

"What Afghanistan? Bo seethed. Her Succubus growling at the thought.

"Calm down Bobo. We all knew that and Trickster told us about it remember? Kenzi asked from behind Bo.

"Kenzi when did you get here? Bo asked.

"You know me, I can sneak up in here as quiet as a mouse." Kenzi laughed grabbing a bottle from behind the bar.

"What's this about Lauren and Afghanistan? And don't tell me you only found out when Trick told us." Bo said turning her full attention to Kenzi.

"Like I said calm down dude. All I know is that she served." Kenzi said drinking her beer.

"She told you and not me? Bo asked. This was getting very depressing. So many people knew more about Lauren than she did at the moment.

"She only said she served she didn't say how or when." Kenzi said softly. She could sense her friend's frustration about to implode.

"But when? When did she tell you this? Bo asked. She was almost panicking.

"The day you guys were playing Sweet Valley High up in your bedroom." Kenzi laughed. She and Lauren had a hell of a day that day. It was basically like babysitting grown ass kids.

"But she didn't tell me." Bo pouted. She really needed to get out of there. All of this on top of not being able to help Lauren was doing nothing for her mood. Especially knowing Lauren was once a solider. She could have enemies.

"Get out Isabeau. Get some air. This can't be good for you." Aife said noticing Bo's aura darkening.

"She's right Bobo. Let's get some air." Kenzi said downing her shot.

"And then what? I can't even focus on anything else right now." Bo said pulling on her jacket.

"Let's see if Tamsin has a case we can work on." Kenzi said. This was in no way a consolation to Bo's pain and annoyance but it could take her mind off of both.

"Tamsin? Great just great." Bo said walking towards the door.

"I'll call her ok? Kenzi said softly.

"Fine but I'm driving." Bo said slamming the Dal doors behind them.

"Holy shit I hope your seat belts work." Kenzi sighed knowing Bo was literally going to put the petal to the metal in her Camaro. A pissed off, lovesick, behind the wheel Succubus. Yay.

"Yo Tamsin you got any work for me and the Succubus? Kenzi laughed into her phone.

"What kind of case? Tamsin asked. She hadn't heard from any of them in days.

"Something big, long and outside of Toronto." Kenzi whispered.

"Bo's upset about something huh? Tamsin laughed. For a Succubus Bo was a bit of a wimp.

"I have my free hand on the dashboard and my seat belt is on extra tight if that tells you anything." Kenzi whispered again.

"Ok. Ok. Let me look and I will call you back." Tamsin said. With Dyson off kissing Elder ass, Tamsin was swamped with work. What could she find to give to the duo? Her desk was swamped with file on top of file. She closed her eyes and picked one up whatever it was, she would give it to them.

The Light Fae compound.

"Well Thornwood what do you have to say for yourself? Blackthorn asked.

"I was doing well until Dr. Lewis showed up." Dyson sighed.

"The human stopped you? The big bad wolf was ran off by the Succubus' little blonde Doctor? Elder Porter laughed.

"Elder Porter? I thought you were dead! Dyson said eyeing the man.

"Silence! You have failed us. Now tell us why we shouldn't have your head chopped off and fed to the Dark Fae dogs? Elder Porter laughed.

"Easy Porter you know this is the Blood Kings junk yard dog." Blacktorn said waving for Dyson to back up.

"Dr. Lewis shot me and I..." Dyson started.

"A bullet? A bullet stopped you? What are you a pussycat now? Blackthorn asked.

"He's lying. Do you see any wounds? Elder Porter laughed.

"Two Succubi healed me. I didn't want them to I wanted to get the family and bring them back to you." Dyson said.

"Isabeau and her mother? Aife was supposed to be brought back to us immediately. Get the Blood King on the phone! Blackthorn screamed towards the guards standing behind Dyson.

"No not those two! Dyson said. If Bo was mad at him before, she would kill him now.

"Then who? And besides you just confirmed that bitch is back." Elder Porter said. He hadn't forgotten what she did to the Ash, the compound and Elder Ellis.

Dyson hung his head. He didn't even remember the Succubus' names that healed him. Not only was Bo going to be angry but Aife and Trick were too. Hale warned him to keep his mouth shut and he didn't.

Lauren

Morning had come a lot sooner than I thought. The bed was like sleeping on a big piece of cotton. I showered and ordered some room service. Fresh fruit, orange juice and a couple of bagels. I wasn't ready to face the public yet. I turned on the television and nothing was on. Get off of your ass Lewis. This isn't a vacation. But it was. I was free. Free some lab reports. Free from dog collars. Free from a annoying self-serving pompous wolf. Free from a fresh out of the oven ego Ash.

Get off your ass Lewis. This is your life. Get up and do something with it. I was up. I shut the tv off. Poured my stale coffe into a coffe thermos, grabbed my room key and left. The fresh air did my mood a world of good. I wasn't completely happy but I was focused. Taking a big swig of my coffee I climbed into my car, turned on my GPS and I was off.

The Dal

"Albert I know you want to stay here but you're welcome to join me in Berlin once I leave in a few days." Aife offered. She could tell he was worried. It was the same look he had when he came to tell her about Isabeau.

That was a night she could not forget. Finding her mother with her neck slit and raped. She had a friend in the Fae Medical Examiner's office and was told Rainer killed her before he raped her. She knew he was saying fuck you to her and Trick and she was more insulted than Trick ever appeared to be. Trick must have pissed him off or she did for denying his hand in helping her in her Dawning. But what could he have done? She kicked ass all on her own. That's why she warned Bo about a Succubus being owned by a man. They were women. Powerful women. Which is why she would extend her offer again to have Bo come back to Berlin so she could hang out and see how Succubi really live. Not this Light Fae, Dark Fae shitville.

"Thank you and I may take you up on that but I don't know when Lauren will return and I want to be here for her." Albert said softly. He didn't know what Lauren thought of the Fae. If she would freak out about being one or go on a murderous spree to kill those that thumbed their nose at her and most importantly enslaved her. Which meant Trick would be first in life to her fury. He would not hold that news back from her.

"Whatever she decides. You are both welcome ok? Aife said softly. She knew what it was like being away from your daughter. Bo's youth was different she wanted to keep her safe from the Fae, namely Hades. That was something she would need to talk to Bo about just as Albert needed to talk to Lauren about being Fae. Maybe they could tell them together to soften both blows.

She watched Trick walk towards the phone when it started to ring.

"Hello." Trick said.

"Blood King! Get your ass over here and you better bring your Succubus." Elder Porter seethed.

"Bo's not here, I don't know where she is." Trick sighed. He was getting tired of this mess.

"Not that one. Aife. Either you bring her or she won't walk out of your precious Dal Riata alive." Elder Porter said hanging up his phone.

Trick turned and took a long look at Aife.

Bo, Kenzi and Tamsin.

"This is it? You want me to track down a giant Oscar the Grouch? Bo snapped. She had hoped Tamsin was going to give them a real case.

"It is a Tikbalang, Succubus. It's been killing a camp of teenagers. You guys asked for a case, you can't pick and choose. Take it or leave it, I'm busy." Tamsin rattled off.

"Fine but it better pay well. Don't be stingy with my money like Dyson has been." Bo snapped. Her Succubus was begging to take over.

"Take it or leave it. Either way get the fuck outta my office." Tamsin snapped back. She didn't know what was wrong with Bo and didn't care.

"Bo...don't you think you should be a little nicer to her considering? Kenzi asked.

"Considering what? Bo asked pulling away from the Police Station.

"Considering you kissed her and she knows where Lauren lives." Kenzi said softly.

"One that kiss didn't mean shit and two I will tell Lauren myself." Bo said.

"Dude you don't even know where Lauren is and Tamsin is a cop, she could find her a lot faster than you could." Kenzi said drinking her coffee.

"Tamsin is up to something that's for sure but I can't worry about her right now." Bo said following Tamsin's directions to the camp.

"Ok. Let's go to work." Kenzi said. This was going to be one giant shit show whenever Lauren came back and when she passed her Dawning. Kenzi had to admit that Lauren was too smart not to pass it.

Lauren

I nervously arrived at the Gordon's. It was a modest house. The lawn was sprawling and had a secured gate. I pushed the button to alert them that they have company. An older woman looked out the window and emerged from the house a few moments later.

"Hello I'm Jessica Gordon." She said extending her hand to mine.

My palm was a bit sweaty but I still shook her hand. "I'm Lauren..." I started before she interrupted me.

"Yes. Yes. You must be selling something this early in the morning. So follow me." She instructed me. But what could I do? She was related to someone I had killed. I had to follow through on this.

We walked into the back yard which was just as beautiful as the front. She walked me to the patio set and asked that I take a seat. Taking a deep breath I did as she requested. She then turned her attention to the table behind her. "So what are you selling? She asked over her shoulder.

"I'm actually here..." I started but was interrupted again.

"Ahh I see you're selling bullshit." Jessica snapped.

"Excuse me? I said rising to my feet with my hand on my gun in my back.

"Don't bother Lewis." Jessica said turning around finally facing me and I stood stiff.

"Mrs. Crane called and said she had heard from you. She's a softie. I'm not. You killed my oldest brother with your pipe bomb and then you couldn't save my youngest brother in Afghanistan. You fucked up introducing yourself as Lauren because I always kept that name on file and your military picture. So tell me why I should spare your life now? Jessica bristled gripping the trigger.

TBC