Lauren
I had been at it for hours pouring over the book my grandfather had found with my staff. My grandfather. That was still something that I needed to get used to. I had long separated myself from my family but I am happy to have him around. Family. Real blood.
I plan on getting as close to him as possible before it's all said and done. I am sure he is nothing like Trick however. He could have stayed home and never given me my staff and that book. But he didn't. He could have stayed inside the temple and never told me the truth, but he didn't. He could have treated me like he knew it all and I didn't know anything at all, but he didn't. He's still here. Somewhere. That I know. That I can feel.
I am still trying to reconcile my witch powers with my Succubus. I am Fae now. Either get used to it or die. I had already tried to feed and well it didn't work like Aife had instructed me to. I am somewhat tired but that is likely my body needing the rest my curiosity hadn't afforded it last night. I had gotten some coffee and snuck into one of the training rooms Aife had pointed out to us yesterday. I had my staff and my book.
I will need to get in a nap eventually. We still have a party to attend tonight. I would hate to miss it and embarrass Aife since she had gone through a lot planning it. I had never seen so many people on a list. Not even my Graduation from Yale had that many people.
I need something to practice on. The guard I had tried to feed from had gone to search for someone else. I was alone and it felt a bit daunting. There was nothing in this room but space and two small tables. Nothing breakable which is good considering just about every vase and picture in this place is beautiful. Some of Aife. Some of Bo, even as a little girl. However there are none of Trick. There is one gigantic one of someone that must be Bo's grandmother in a room all by itself. I imagine that is where Aife goes to think of her or to talk to her. I had seen Bo talk to the only picture she had of Aife over the years. It had to be one she snuck because Aife is not really smiling in it.
I started swinging my staff around. I wasn't trying it out to fight as I am sure my Succubus would take care of that if and when she is ever needed but if I can keep from fighting at all, the Doctor in me would prefer it.
I had put on a tank top, sweat pants, and flip flops when I came down here early this morning. Once I was guided to this room, I kicked my shoes off and made myself comfortable. The ground was cold as you can imagine but comfortable. The cold will likely help me stay awake and alert. Ahhh what the hell, I will throw on my top and go for a jog around the courtyard. That will clear my head and get me really pumped.
Bo
Well shit. I might have to sneak this bed home. It is the best night of sleep I have had in all the days since Lauren returned.. I wanted to get a good nights rest so that I would be up and ready for my talk with her. I hadn't forgotten that she said we could talk today.
Unlike the talk I promised her and had forgotten about unless you count the talk about Nadia. But look how long Lauren had waited then. Blocked calls. Avoiding the lab at all costs. Shitty. Shitty. Shitty. That's what it was.
First thing I need to do is shower. Although I had a good night of sleep, I tossed and turned all night. I could tell you what my dream was about but it's not really relevant right now. I walked over to the closet to pick something to wear. When I looked out the window, the sight I saw made me want to stay naked.
Lauren was running. Her golden locks were flying in the wind. She was sweating. She looked tastier than anything that I was thinking of having for breakfast. I licked my lips as I was now sweating and my eyes were flashing blue. Her speed was spiking my arousal. Shower Bo. Take a shower. I said trying to calm my Succubus down. Reluctantly pulling myself away from the window I picked out some jeans and a tank top. I wanted to go join Lauren but this was her time. If she wanted me to join her, she would have offered. I hope the water is ice cold because I would need a cold and hot shower this morning.
I stepped under the multitude of shower heads and took a lot of deep breaths. Thoughts of Lauren were flowing over me faster than the water could.
Mom had done her homework. She had my favorite shampoo and soap all lined up for me. I wondered if she did the same with Lauren but wouldn't go prying into her room. I was lucky that she agreed to eat with me last night. I had to say I didn't eat all of my lobster before I asked her to dance. And was that dance too short or what? My body barely warmed to hers before it was over. It sucked but I wasn't going to tell her that. It would make her feel guilty and that's not what I wanted or want to happen.
Besides there are two new sides of her I have yet to learn about. To experience. We don't even know if her Succubus will react to mine or me. I know more about being a Succubus than she does. Those women are hard to keep in check, but mine always responded to Lauren. But how was I going to convince her to let hers out so I can see how hers responds to me? She's the most beautiful witch that I have ever seen though.
Shake it off Bo. Wash your hair, wipe your ass and get dressed. There is no telling where mom is and if she's up, but being the Queen I am sure she is. Probably having breakfast and coffee with Albert.
How great is that guy?! I love that Lauren has family now. I always felt bad that she only had Nadia for so many years. Damn Fae. Wtf was that shit about? Keeping her in servitude just because they wanted her to work for them? Bullshit. Lauren is a Doctor. She lives to save lives without having a cursed hanging over her. Girlfriend. Shit. Am I still hers? That's it. I've had it with this shower. You will never get answers, if you don't ask the questions.
I texted Hale to check in on Kenzi. That girl never sits down. But it was still early so hopefully she was still sleeping and not being too much of a pain in the ass. I couldn't bring her. I didn't want to bring her. She would only want to go sightseeing. The only sight I am interested in is Lauren and this is more of a business trip. Mom had already told me about the Succubus hanging out here. I can't have Kenzi here with them around, she would only get in the way of Lauren's training. Who am I kidding? I need training too. I don't think I could find a better Succubus to learn from then mom.
Aife and Albert.
"Aife". Albert said softly.
"Good morning Albert". Aife smiled.
"Aife you are staring". Albert chuckled.
"I'm sorry. It's just so good to see you. I never thought I would after you came to tell me about mom". Aife said softly. She was still angry about Isabeau's murder but Albert wasn't to blame.
"It's still good to see you too old friend. But as I see it, if your daughter hadn't been stubborn like her mother, than I wouldn't have found or seen my granddaughter again". Albert responded.
"Hey you said it. She can be stubborn. She gets that from me. I never believed in rules either. Trick was smart to send you for me. If I had found out about mother any other way, I would have busted out of my dawning, rules be damned". Aife confessed.
Albert laughed. Aife would have too. If someone told her to stop something she would be doing it before they ever finished the word. "That's true".
"You never told me you had a granddaughter or a family". Aife said poking him playfully.
"Trick was supposed to do that. That bastard went against our agreement so I guess he couldn't have said he was harboring a Fae as a slave, without smearing his goodly king image". Albert said turning serious.
"I didn't know about any of it. Had I known I would have gotten her away from those bastards. I just think Isabeau's Succubus recognized it on some level. That's the only reason I can come up with. A Succubus can always spot another Succubus. Something she hasn't learned to do yet. Like the time I spotted her during one of those ridiculous speed date things. I took one look at her and felt she was my daughter but I wasn't sure until I tested her chi". Aife explained.
"Perhaps". Albert said shaking his head.
"I know. I know. I don't know much about them either. There is obviously a few problems between them. And I barely know about Isabeau's love life as it is. But I know she must be serious about Lauren to come here when she could be home drinking the Dal empty with her Kenzi". Aife said.
"I won't watch my granddaughter be disrespected". Albert said.
"Isabeau's aura is really bright when she looks at her. You can't fake those kind of emotions. Besides my party is tonight and that will be all about introducing Lauren to the Succubus that are here and haven't fled since my return". Aife said.
"I've never been much for parties". Albert confessed. He felt awkward just being there but he wanted to be available for Lauren.
"Then just stick close to me or my guards. I will party enough for the both of us". Aife laughed.
"I don't dance either". Albert laughed.
"Oh sweetie you don't have to. But let me know if any of my guests get too touchy feely or just mention my name and those bitches will back off real quick". Aife laughed again.
"Ok. Ok. Time for breakfast then? Albert asked.
"Already ready in the main dining room. I am sure my daughter and Lauren are busy doing other things". Aife smiled.
"Coffee and danish or bagels sounds good to me". Albert laughed walking towards the door.
"You can have anything you ask for. If it's not here someone will go and get it". Aife said waving him forward.
Kenzi and Hale
"Yo Ashole. Any word yet? Kenzi asked.
"Kenzi it's the Ash and no". Hale sighed.
"This is bullshit. I should be over there. Helping Bo". Kenzi stomped.
"If you go over there, the only help you will find is a ride to the nearest airport courtesy of Aife". Hale said. He wasn't about to cross that Succubus. Bo was still a kitten compared to her. He had already tried sending one person over there and they had been sent back in a body bag with Aife's signature all over his smiling face.
"Bo needs me. She needs my advice". Kenzi said taking a beer from one of Hale's guards.
"Bo doesn't need any help other than her mother's Kenzi. I know. We all know. You don't like Lauren but after what she had done to Dyson and Trick, I'm staying out of it from now on". Hale said.
"I don't dislike Lauren. I just don't trust her". Kenzi snapped. Perhaps she had gotten out of bed too early.
"But Bo does and that's what eating your ass up". Hale laughed. Kenzi wasn't fooling anyone. He was centuries older than her and had heard plenty of bullshit answers from suspects as a cop.
"Hello have we all forgotten about what she did at the first Ash's request? Kenzi asked.
"They wanted each other Kenzi. Does it even matter how it happened? Especially now that they are a couple and besides I saw them afterwards while we were all trying to save Dyson's ass. If I hadn't been sitting at my desk Bo would have taken Lauren consensually all over my desk, even in her anger, she loves that woman. Now get used to it or get out of my office with your moping. I have work to do". Hale said taking a stack of paper from one of his guards.
"Maybe I can help with that". Kenzi offered.
"Uhh no. It's Fae business and besides I've seen your chicken scratch. I'm shocked Bo can read that mess. Now please, go". Hale laughed waving her out.
"Fine but this is not over". Kenzi said.
"Lauren and Bo aren't over either. No matter how much you want them to be. Now go". Hale laughed again. It must have been a 24 hour attempt trying to put Kenzi in timeout as a kid. Hale was Fae but that didn't mean that his mother didn't put him in timeout but Kenzi was still a little girl in many ways. One, thinking that Lauren and Bo were bad for each other. Two in thinking a single girl could give relationship advice. Especially to a Succubus about another Succubus. A Succubus? Lauren? Hale chuckled and dug into his paperwork. Most of it was about Lauren no longer being under the Light's control as she was Fae and for the time being unaligned. Something the Elders were already on his ass about too. But it wasn't his business to force her to choose. Lauren is a witch too. He liked his family jewels as they were, in one piece and working.
Lauren
I had a nice long run. Whew. It felt great! That courtyard is big and spacious. I was starting to wonder if she wouldn't move the party outside tonight. I might mention that or just go out there when I need a break or some air.
I don't know any of these people that are coming. I know the majority of them will be Succubi. But I know the temper of a Succubus. Bo's could be bad but never too snobby. Aife had already said I wouldn't have any problems because her invitations were specific about the behavior that would be tolerated.
Ehh what's the worst that could happen? I could always whip out my staff or suck their chi, even if I hadn't mastered that yet. My staff seemed to be more of a wand really. Whatever I wanted, it came to me. Like a bucket of ice water that I downed and emptied out before I reentered the castle. I was working my way inside to take a much needed shower before I am to meet Aife for our training.
I still intend to talk to Bo. I just don't know when I will fit that in. I don't want to have to have it at the party, maybe afterwards. But knowing Bo something will send her into overdrive at the party. We are still a couple but we really need to talk. I saw the need to in Bo's eyes last night. Even when we were dancing. I saw it in her eyes when she called to tell Kenzi that she wasn't coming with us.
The girl don't like me and I can't much say that I am fond of her too much either. Bo can't have women in her life or in her bed as Bo's gf. Kenzi doesn't seem to want any women that aren't feed material around her but Bo. We were both human so how was I a threat to her friendship with Bo? Maybe being a woman was the threat. I haven't the need to know if she's into women or just hates them in general besides Bo. I know she doesn't like Hale's sister, Val. Maybe Val saw through Kenzi too and didn't want to waste her time with her other than helping us when Kenzi was injured while we fought the Garuda. I shook my head. That's Bo's friend. Bo can check her if she hasn't already. I did twice and she still hates me. Not my monkey. Not my circus.
I managed to make it to my room and into the shower before I collapsed on the bed for a quick nap.
Bo and Aife.
"So what's the plan? Bo asked.
"My so impatient already this early morning". Aife laughed.
"Mom...". Bo said.
"Good morning to you too sunshine". Aife laughed again. Bo was not a morning person at all.
"Fine. Good morning. Now what's the plan? Bo asked.
"Well according to the guards. Dr. Lewis is taking a nap and it sounds like you need one already too". Aife laughed.
Bo paced back and forth for a few seconds. "Maybe after you tell me what your plans for Lauren are".
"I will give her time to get her nap in and when she's ready I will call the Succubus in to help her with her feeding again". Aife said.
"Again? What do you mean again? Bo asked.
"She's already fed this morning. But don't worry they didn't touch lips". Aife laughed. Bo was brooding and it was adorable.
"Who? Bo snapped flashing her blue eyes.
"Calm down my little Succubus. You go after anyone with that attitude and they will easily have your ass. These women are far more advanced than you are but not me". Aife said.
Bo paced again. "I just want to know what the schedule for today is. That's all".
"She naps, we train her, we get down and party later tonight". Aife explained.
"What? I thought Lauren already trained on how to feed". Bo snapped.
"She's still shy. Being a Succubus she needs to come out of that or she'll die. Look at that, I rhymed". Aife laughed.
"Mom none of this is funny". Bo said.
"Of course it is. You're jealous that Lauren is learning to feed from other Succubi. But you're still learning yourself. I mean really. Needing sex to feed? I would have died long ago had I waited around for sex all the time". Aife laughed.
"I am not jealous. I'm worried". Bo said softly.
"You are jealous and you're worried that Lauren will enjoy one of the Succubus chi so much that she won't want you or yours anymore". Aife laughed. It was fun being a mother right now. Especially to a pouty Succubus.
"Mom can you not? Lauren might hear you". Bo whispered.
"She's napping. My guards hold her bedroom doors for her when she opens it. She won't hear us. But you better hear me and tame your Succubus and feelings. She hasn't broken up with you yet. You might lose her if you push the wrong way". Aife responded.
Bo groaned. It didn't sound like she would get her time to talk with Lauren.
"Go take a nap Isabeau, you need it. I have work to do and I need to finalize everything for tonight". Aife said taking a tablet from Alfred.
Bo knew she was right. She needed to sleep. The sight of Lauren jogging that morning had her Succubus chomping at the bit to see Lauren. To kiss Lauren. To touch Lauren. To crawl into Lauren's bed. But none of those were good ideas right now. A nap was.
Two hours later.
Lauren had a nice nap and was already up, and down in the training room Aife's guard had led her to. This was much bigger than the one she was in this morning.
"Queen Aife and the Succubus she called will be joining you shortly. Please make yourself comfortable". Alfred said when Lauren had walked up and into the room.
"Thank you". Lauren smiled as she entered the room. She looked around as she heard them close the door. She jumped up and down trying to stretch her legs and walked around the room. She needed to calm herself. This wasn't going to be as painful as it sounded. But her failed attempts at feeding that morning was painfully embarrassing. She was sure word had gotten back to Aife about it. She didn't know her all that well yet, but knew she wouldn't embarrass her about it.
"You will be fine Lauren". Bo said softly.
Lauren jumped when she turned around and saw Bo walking towards her. She must have been already there because she hadn't heard the doors open again.
"Worry has an aura too. You will learn all about them too. Don't worry about it". Bo smiled softly.
Lauren half smiled she knew what it Bo was talking about.
"How long have you been down here? Lauren asked.
"Not that long. After I napped Alfred brought me down here. Mom is still busy so I decided to wait". Bo answered.
"I see". Lauren said turning around to look over the room again. She had left her staff in her bedroom. She wanted to try something later and hoped she would get the chance to.
"Ahhh you are both here now. We can get started". Aife said walking in with two Succubus following her.
Bo already didn't like how they were looking at Lauren and quickly stood beside her.
Aife chuckled at the sight. "Ladies this is Lauren and my daughter, Isabeau". Aife said.
"Lauren and Isabeau, this is Hester and Dina". Aife smiled stepping in between the four of them to keep them calm.
"Let's get on with it". Bo said.
"One more statement like that Isabeau and you will be taken back to your room". Aife said.
"I'm sorry. You're right". Bo said stepping back to observe whatever Aife was about to show Lauren.
"Dina here will fight with you a bit so that you can work up your need to feed. Now by fight I mean she will throw light punches but never land a punch. If she does, she knows what will happen". Aife explained.
"Mom! Bo snapped.
"However you are free to land as many punches on her as you wish to". Aife said waving Bo back.
"I get it. I need to be tired and or winded". Lauren said circling her arms in a stretching motion.
"Exactly. Now when you are ready, you may start. When you need to feed, Hester will be ready". Aife said.
"Enjoy the baby Succubus, Dina". Hester laughed and nearly choked the next minute.
"One more outburst like that and I will enjoy cutting your tongue out". Aife said after punching the woman in the mouth.
"Sorry Lauren. Sorry my Queen". Hester said bowing towards Aife.
"Now begin". Aife smiled towards Lauren.
Bo was already pissed off. Her Succubus was ready for anything. She was watching Hester as closely as she was watching Lauren and Dina sparring.
Lauren and Dina had circled each other twice before Lauren landed her first punch. The elder Succubus didn't flinch but started circling Lauren again. Bo noticed how much Aife was enjoying this, but she wasn't. She was ready for that bitch to screw up and she would join the little boxing match.
They had gone at it for nearly twenty minutes and Lauren hadn't tired yet. Bo licked her lips, there are faster more pleasant ways to tire the Doctor out.
"Your stamina is excellent, but this is getting a bit boring. Guards! Aife screamed.
Bo stood up straight and watched as Aife held her back from the women running into the room. They all charged at Lauren. They were both impressed when Lauren was ready for all of it, as she ducked and dodged every kick and swing. She grabbed one lady's leg and nearly snapped it in two before smiling and letting go.
"Mom! Let me go! Bo screamed.
"She has to learn and look at them, most of them are already on their asses". Aife laughed. She stopped laughing when one Succubus landed a punch to Lauren's face, cutting her deeply.
"Fuck this! Bo snapped in her Succubus voice trying to get loose from her mother's grip but Aife was too strong.
Bo stopped squirming when Lauren raised her head and smiled.
"Thanks". Lauren said before grabbing the woman and pulling her chi without kissing her. Bo and Aife looked on. Lauren was pulling Hester's chi for a long time before she dropped the woman to the ground when she felt her wound had healed. Lauren smiled licking her lips and the rest of the room stood still watching the Doctor. She almost looked possessed but Aife knew it was glee and pride.
"As a Doctor I can tell you that she is fine". Lauren smiled.
Albert clapped and laughed entering the room. He didn't want Lauren to be nervous with her Succubus trainging if he had been in the room while it was going on. "Excellent my dear!
"Come to me! Lauren commanded but nobody moved. But everyone looked around when they heard the sounds of doors slamming.
"What the hell was that? Aife screamed.
"That would be my bedroom doors opening". Lauren smiled.
"What? There aren't any guards on your doors right now". Aife laughed.
Bo swallowed. "Look".
The room watched as Lauren's staff had come to her at her command.
"Impressive". Aife laughed.
"Excellent indeed. We have hours before the party starts. Who wants to help me practice my witchcraft? Lauren asked. She laughed when every Succubus but Bo and Aife fled from the room.
"Ahhh well that leaves you Bo". Lauren laughed again turning around to face Bo, Aife and Alfred. She knew Bo would be good practice.
"Careful what you ask for Dr". Bo winked walking towards the woman.
TBC
Bo and Lauren have fun with her witch skills.
Aife's party for Lauren kicks off.
Bo and Lauren finally talk