Kenzi and Aife.
Kenzi was in one of Aife's many limos, and the girl wasn't partying. There was champagne all around, but she didn't trust Aife enough to drink it. Not after what she did with Bo, and a cookie.
She wasn't complaining it was much better than where she just was, but she was deathly worried about Hale. She didn't have a phone anymore, and the car phone wasn't working. She knew Aife wouldn't have anything less than first class, so it wasn't a coincidence that it was out of order.
Aife was in another limo behind them. The driver ignored every question that she asked, and she had already asked plenty of them. Where they were going? What happened with Hale? Where was Bo, and did she come back with Aife? All she got was silence and the partition being let back up.
Thirty minutes later, the car finally stopped. The driver helped her out, and pointed to a dark looking cabin. Even the clubhouse doesn't look that spooky at night.
"Get out". The driver ordered.
"Hey buddy. I don't think you know who you are dealing with". Kenzi snapped climbing out of the vehicle.
"Get her settled inside, and never let her out for anything". Aife ordered from her own car.
"Hey. You can't treat me like this. Bo...". Kenzi started.
"Is enjoying a much needed vacation. As long as you are safe, and out of harm's way, she will continue to do so". Aife said coolly.
"Then why did you break me out of the compound? Kenzi asked.
"As a favor to Isabeau. The Fae want you dead, knowing your safe will allow her to enjoy herself more in Berlin". Aife answered. Kenzi was amusing her. She wanted to join Bo so bad that it was spiking her aura. The guard pulled at Kenzi to walk inside.
"The cabin is fully stocked right? Aife asked the guard.
"Yes my Queen. Everything that you ordered was delivered". Oscar responded.
"Queen? You're not the Queen here". Kenzi laughed.
"Sweetie I am the Queen wherever I go". Aife laughed waving her arms around in the air.
"Not here". Kenzi laughed.
"Take her inside". Aife said seriously.
"What's in there? Kenzi aske trying to free herself.
"A couple of boxed pizzas, one bottle of wine, toiletries, and a few days of fresh clothes. You have a small tv without cable, a nice sized bed, and couch. There is no phone. I will call my guards to see how you're doing, other than that, the Fae will think you are still on the run with me". Aife replied.
"One bottle? That's all I get is one bottle? Kenzi scoffed.
"That's all you deserve. You were lucky to get that. We all know how much you like the juice". Aife laughed.
"Bo would have given me more than one bottle". Kenzi scoffed again. She was bruising her arm trying to escape the guard's grip. He was a tall bastard. A lot taller than Dyson or any Fae she had seen before.
"I am not Bo. You lucky that I am supplying you with more than bread, and water". Aife laughed waving the guard on.
"Bo will hear about this! Kenzi screamed as the guard finally walked her inside the cabin. When he closed the door behind her, Kenzi took a look around. It was one room. Big enough to walk around, but that was it. The bed was neatly made. The tv looked brand new. The kitchen was small enough for one person at a time. The couch was more like a loveseat. She hated it almost as much as Hale's dungeon. It didn't have a single window. There was no way for her to scream out for help.
Walking over to the couch, she found a note on the coffee table.
"You will be fed here. My guards are to be informed if you start to run out of food. They will not come in for any other purposes. There is enough for a couple of days. There is nothing else that you should need. Do not try bribing my guards, they fear me a hell of a lot more than they fear you, or my daughter. She will be informed that you have been taken somewhere safe. So there goes your run and tell that. You walked all over Lauren, you will not do that here or in my presence. Isabeau loves her, and that is enough for me. It should be enough for you too, if you are really her friend".
Signed
Queen Aife
"What a bitch". Kenzi said throwing the note down on to the table. She groaned, walked over to the bed, and fell on to it.
Light Fae compound.
Hale was pacing back and forth across the grass. He was seriously starting to wonder if he wanted to continue being the Ash. Kenzi didn't lie. Aife bombed the dungeons, and they didn't find a single Fae in any of them. What pissed him off more was in every room, there was a note left behind that read. "Courtesy of the Queen".
What Queen? Aife wasn't running things yet. Not that she stood a chance to. No Elder would elect her to anything other than first prisoner in their new dungeons, when they got dungeons again.
He had heard the Dark Fae compound wasn't in any better shape. Evony had called for an emergency meeting. Hale wasn't sure if he wanted in on that at all. She never cared about the Light Fae. Not a single one. As much as she pushed for Bo to join them, she would be looking to recruit some people since she lost a few Fae in the explosions.
Vex wasn't harmed. He wasn't even near the place. He would be powerful in getting what Evony wanted. But he knew of Bo's powers too, and he wouldn't take on Aife for anyone.
Dyson was dead, so Hale really didn't have a partner anymore. He didn't know where the hell Tamsin was, she wasn't answering her phone. So he was it. The Ash. The lone Siren.
"Sir Evony is blowing up my phone over this meeting". Karl said.
"I haven't agreed to meet with her or the Dark yet. This is a mess, and we can't really trust them right now". Hale sighed.
"So what are we going to do? Karl asked.
"We are going to try and clean up the compound, and hope that Bo comes home soon. She is the only one that Aife gives a damn about". Hale said walking towards the doors over a ton of broken glass.
Aife
Aife was miles away from Kenzi's cabin. She had a fresh Ogre walking the grounds at all times. Kenzi wasn't going to escape, and Aife knew she would try.
She had been brought up to speed on the compounds, and how pissed off both sides were at her. She laughed knowing they were really scared. She had bombed both at the same time, and none of them saw it coming.
"Evony has called an emergency meeting. She wants your ass on a platter". Ryan said facing the woman. He was easy to flip. She told him who she really was, and he knew to stay on her good side.
"That bitch will buy a new wig, and will be over all of this before night strikes". Aife laughed.
"Are you sure that we can trust her? She's been known to jump sides quicker than anyone". Ryan asked pointing towards the woman sitting next to him.
"Asshole...
"Enough! Aife snapped.
"I am just saying my ass is on the line, and I want to know where the knife in my back could be coming from". Ryan said downing a shot.
"I inherited Tamsin when Trick met his doom. She knows not to fuck with me. I am not as nice as the Blood King". Aife laughed.
"Can we go, and get Kenzi? Tamsin asked.
"No. I have a war to fight. I don't have the patience for her petulance, and whining about Bo and Dr. Lewis". Aife laughed. She didn't understand that for the life of her. How Kenzi hated another human. Girl was acting like her shit don't stink.
"Bo will not like that we just left her". Tamsin said.
"She will live, that is all Bo will care about". Aife answered drinking a sip of wine.
"My Queen, we have arrived". Connor said from the front seat.
"Excellent". Aife clapped with glee.
"Where is here? Tamsin asked. They had picked her up after dropping Kenzi off. She had no idea what the plan was, but had no choice. Aife's thralls were legendary. She didn't want to walk around looking like a fool, that never stopped smiling. In fact Tamsin despised smiling. It had to be something really pleasing to her, to get the Valkyrie to smile.
"Just follow me". Aife laughed as the guard helped her out of the limo.
The trio walked over to the building. Tamsin cringed when she saw where they were. It was bold, and crazy.
"I understand you were requesting an audience. By all means, start talking". Aife laughed.
"I didn't request your presence, and how the hell did you get in here? Evony bristled.
"You know those cheap ass locks wouldn't keep me out. Any child, or fool can pick those". Aife laughed.
"You bombed my building, and have the nerve to show up here? Evony asked. She didn't move yet. One touch from Aife could be her doom.
"I heard you were in the market for a Succubus. Isabeau is otherwise busy but here I am, free. Free to kick your ass all over the archives". Aife laughed.
"Nobody is afraid of your crazy ass. Well except for Trick". Evony laughed.
"Oh you should really be afraid of me. I know where your Mesmer is, and he doesn't like you either". Aife laughed.
"Ryan you backwards ass bastard, what are you doing with her? Evony snapped.
"She's powerful, and I like my nuts where they are". Ryan answered.
"Speaking of...where is the other Slutubus? Evony asked.
Aife stood straight up, and slapped Evony so hard the Morrigan fell to the ground. "That will be the only time that you insult my daughter".
"How could she be insulted when she's not even here to hear it? Evony groaned as she stood up.
"I heard it. That's enough. In fact you have wasted enough of my time. I just came here to see who was left. What was left. Looking at this dump. You're all here, well besides your bastard son". Aife laughed.
"Wait. You can insult mine, but I can't insult yours? Evony laughed.
"That's right bitch because I actually care about mine. Which is why I will leave you alive for insulting her. I can't wait to see them kick your ass". Aife laughed.
"Them? Them who? Evony asked walking towards the Succubus.
"Bo and Lauren. I can tell by your aura that you are pissed as hell. It will be quite amusing when they come home. None of the Fae here, or any Fae that you command will be able to stop them". Aife laughed. She had a private training session with Lauren. The woman has mad skills, and Aife was impressed.
"Bring the Succubus. I have plenty of Fae to deal with her, and her gf". Evony smirked.
"You won't have anywhwere to hide. The compounds are in shambles, and nearly ready to collapse. Nowhere to run, where we won't find you". Aife laughed. She wasn't really going to allow Bo, and Lauren to fight alone. She had her own enemies in the Fae world, and Evony was number one on the list. Well now that Trick is dead.
Bo and Lauren
Bo and Lauren had seen every room but Albert's and Aife's. They were both impressed to the details that Aife had put into everything. Alfred had allowed them into rooms that not even all of the staff knew about.
They had enough of being inside, and walked out to the expansive garage. Bo never knew that Lauren had a fetish for fast cars. That was likely because she was driven around by the Light Fae guards whenever she needed to go anywhere, or had been forced to go somewhere. They used a small golf cart just to see every car. Classics to newer models were everywhere.
"Want to go for a drive? It's still early yet". Bo said looking at her watch.
"Ok I will take the Maserati". Lauren smiled walking over to the car.
"Good choice. I will take the Tesla Roadster". Bo laughed. She wanted to drive Lauren around herself, but didn't want to push.
"Wait we don't have the keys". Lauren laughed. The car was beautifully kept.
"I have them madam". Alfred smiled softly handing the ladies the keys they both needed.
"You are the absolute best". Bo smiled taking the keys from the bowing guard.
Bo jumped when Lauren started her car. She was already ahead of her, as she slowly peeled out of the garage and drove farther out so Bo could follow her.
Once they were side by side, they agreed they would look for a wide street or race track. These cars were too good not to test out.
"This looks good to me". Bo screamed.
"Yes it looks wide enough to". Lauren screamed back over the sounds of their respective car engines.
"One...two...". Bo started, and was cut off when Lauren had taken off before her. She already had a huge lead on her, and Bo was amused.
"Game on Dr. Lewis". Bo smiled as she floored her own car.
They could not have picked a better day, and spot to go racing. It was still nice out, and nobody was on the track grounds, that they found. Even if they were, all Bo needed to do was tell them who she was. Alfred had already told her anything they wanted to do, they could.
Lauren already had half a lap lead on Bo, when she came out of her thoughts, and focused more on the Doctor in front of her.
"Come on! Bo screamed at the car. She was pumped now. Just as they neared the finish line, Bo slowed down thinking Lauren was about to stop, but she didn't. She seemed to be speeding up to Bo's amusement.
Lauren was laughing but not enough to distract her from the track. She kept her steady pace, and wasn't willing to slow down to help Bo catch up. When it looked like she was about to, Lauren started swerving in front of her to keep her behind her. She could see Bo laughing, and sped up even more.
"Time to get serious". Bo laughed as she sped up. Reading the speedometer, she could see how fast the car could go, but didn't want to wreck it.
Finally the ladies were neck and neck. Never taking their eyes off of the pavement, they both chuckled. Lauren had allowed Bo to get even with her, but wasn't exactly allowing to her take the lead either.
Lauren held up one finger, and Bo understood it to mean that they were going another lap. Racing fast, and loose the ladies were almost at full speed.
Pulling further away it was clear that Lauren was going to win. She spun around once she reached the finish line, climbed out of the car, and on to the hood. Smiling she lifted her finger again, and blew on the tip to indicate Bo got smoked in the race.
Bo was nearly out of breath when she climbed out of her car. "We have to do that again". She smiled widely.
"She might let us keep them". Lauren laughed rubbing the hood of the car.
Bo's eyes flashed blue at the sight. Lauren looked incredibly hot sitting like that on such a hot car. "She might". She said clearing her throat.
"Let's go. Alfred is likely nervous because we have been gone so long". Lauren said climbing off of the car. It had only been about 2 hours, but 2 hours could be long to anyone living on a schedule. The Light Fae taught Lauren that.
Bo was a bit angry that she didn't get a picture of Lauren sitting on the car. But hoped her mother would be gracious enough to allow them to have the cars.
"Yeah. Lets go". Bo said climbing back into her own car. They didn't race home, but they sped home.
Pulling up towards the garage, Lauren was right. Alfred looked flushed, but he would never show his anger in front of them.
"Just park them, and we will fill them up with gas". Alfred smiled softly.
"Thanks Alfred. So sorry we were gone so long". Lauren smiled softly, and Bo nodded her apologies too handing him her keys.
"No need for apologies. The Queen gave you full access to everything". Alfred smiled as two guards ran up, and took the keys.
"We will see ourselves in". Bo said gently taking Lauren's hand. As long as they had been there, Bo was still not used to being treated so pleasantly. It was almost embarrassing. But she knew Lauren deserved it, and so much more.
Bo and Lauren walked into the foyer, and to a small sitting room. Once they had a few drinks of water, Bo looked at her watch again.
"We have a few hours before dinner will be served. Want to train with me? Bo asked softly.
Lauren looked at Bo curiously. But she had to admit that would be a great idea. She had seen Bo's powers more than anyone. She even heard her Succubus speak before. If she was going to be any good in facing the Fae at home, she needed to train with Bo. Bo would know how to hold back, and to the push. Besides Aife, the other Fae wouldn't care about her life.
"Ok". Lauren said putting her glass down.
The ladies walked out into the courtyard after Lauren went to get her staff. She wasn't expecting to use it, but wanted it just in case. They invited Albert to watch. They felt bad about not including him in much of anything during their trip, especially Lauren. She could tell he didn't trust Bo very much, but hoped that would change soon.
The ladies circled each other. Bo was struggling. She never let her Succubus out to play before, only when danger was near. She could never get mad at Lauren or use her on her. But knew she needed to do this. The other Fae wouldn't hesitate to harm the Doctor.
She was starting to wonder if she could trust her Succubus not to kill Lauren, but thought how quickly she came out to save Lauren's life. Needing to focus, she closed her eyes. Sensing where Lauren was, she continued to circle her.
Surely, your lover's death would be better by your hand than by my blade!
Have it your own way, you stupid girl.
No-
No-
"You made me feel low Bo.
But if I feel like it's not going to work, I will tell you"
Bo's eyes finally opened again. She could tell her Succubus had taken over. Just the threat of losing Lauren woke her up again.
"Ready? Lauren asked grabbing a sword out of thin air. Pointing towards the other sword, she nodded for Bo to take it.
"Ready". The Succubus bristled. She wasn't angry with Lauren. She could never be angry with the one that helped her as soon as she found out what she was. But she needed to be tough with her.
The women lunged at each other. Albert cringed every time their swords met. They were almost identical in their attacks.
"Is that all you got, Succubus? Lauren laughed.
"It takes a Succubus to know a Succubus". The Succubus laughed, and lunged for Lauren again. This time knocking her sword out of her hand.
"Come to me". Lauren commanded, and the sword returned. They clashed again for another twenty minutes before the Succubus threw her sword to the side. Dropping hers, Lauren got ready for the next round.
Albert changed seats. He was all into this now. This would be where Lauren would show her most of her arsenal for the first time. They needed to see it. To know it, and so does she.
Winding her arms in a circle, the Succubus eyed the Doctor again. Taking a couple of deep breaths, she was ready to fight. Not fight Lauren but to show her exactly how the Fae would fight her, if they thought they were about to lose.
"Come on". The Succubus snapped running for the Doctor. The women exchanged blow after blow, using nothing but their bare fists. It was almost erotic fighting Lauren, knowing that she could heal her too.
Punch after punch, kick after kick, neither woman was getting winded yet.
"Black cloths". Lauren commanded as they appeared in her hands.
"Ok Lauren. You are absolutely nuts. There is no way I am going to fight you blindfolded". The Succubus said stopping her movements.
"It will be good for the both of you". Albert said softly.
"But I can't fight her. Not like this. It's dangerous. I won't know where she is". The Succubus said.
Lauren had already put hers on, and was slowly circling Bo. She was ready to wake up her own Succubus. She had to think of every rotten thing that she could think of. Nadia. The Fae ordering her around, even though she was one of them. Lachlan throwing her in a dungeon, when the previous Ash never did that. Bo not knowing what she was, and thinking she was a monster. The Lich shooting the Succubus. The life she had before the Fae. Bo collapsing twice in front of her. Nearly reaching her boiling point that she was ready to break up with her.
"Trust your Succubus to find hers! Albert yelled out. The women started growling, and it was amusing.
Finally putting on her blindfold Bo's Succubus was ready.
A few minutes went by before Bo's Succubus found herself on her back. Growling, she jumped up, and tried to focus on finding Lauren's. Lauren didn't put on any perfume so she had to focus on her scents, and the sounds she heard.
Finding herself on the floor again, Bo's Succubus growled loudly. "Ok you asked for it!
Landing a few punches on who she was sure was Lauren, she kept her feelings out of the fight. She wanted to be good, but wanted Lauren to be great. Sensing the Doctor's whereabouts, she landed a few more punches. Then she felt a hard kick to her stomach, and stumbled back a bit.
Standing back up, she readied for the next assault. Lauren lunged forward, grabbed the Succubus below her knee, and pushed her on to her back again.
"Blindfolds off". Lauren commanded. Bo's Succubus was shocked when hers had been removed, and she hadn't lifted her head off of the ground yet.
"That was awesome! The Succubus said excitedly. She groaned in pain when Lauren punched her in the jaw viciously.
"I can't believe you sucker punched me". The Succcubus laughed.
"The other Fae would do that too". Lauren said backing up.
"Fine. Let's go again". The Succubus said as they locked hands. Neither was giving up ground. Pushing off, Lauren lunged forward again. This time she hit the Succubus with a series of roundhouse kicks.
Her foot connected with the Succubus head, and she growled loudly. "Now you have pissed me off".
"Good. It's about time". Lauren laughed.
The Succubus was not amused, and launched her own kicks to Lauren's head, and stomach. The Doctor never flinched. She just kept coming back for more, and more.
Taking too long to land another move, the Succubus was punched in the jaw again. This time the Doctor drew blood. She smiled at the sight. She wasn't about to tell her, she was nearly kicking her ass. They needed to push each other.
Catching a towel that Albert had thrown to her, the Succubus wiped her mouth, and lunged for Lauren again. This time the Doctor flipped her over her shoulder, and laughed when she hit the ground, hard. "Screw this! She said standing up, and lifting her arms to pull Lauren's chi.
"Staff". Lauren commanded. Once it was in her hands, she placed it in front of her, and laughed as it drew the Succubus chi from her.
The Succubus stood shocked. The staff was still pulling her chi when Lauren had walked away from it.
"Did you really think I wouldn't be prepared for that? Lauren laughed.
The Succubus couldn't do nothing but raise her eyebrows.
"Staff stop". Lauren commanded, and watched as Bo fell to the floor, winded.
"Up". Lauren commanded pointing towards Bo. She watched Bo again as she stood, looking fed and healed.
"How? How did you do that? Bo smiled.
"I can never tell you". Lauren laughed.
"And you shouldn't. That was quite impressive granddaughter". Albert clapped taking them both towels, and sports drinks.
"Why thank you grandfather". Lauren bowed, and smiled.
"It's almost time for dinner. Don't be late". Albert laughed walking out of the room.
"We both need to shower". Lauren laughed.
"Mmm together? Bo cooed taking Lauren into her arms.
"Bo if we shower together, my grandfather would be eating alone". Lauren laughed gently pushing Bo off of her.
"But it would be so much fun". Bo cooed again with Lauren back in her arms.
"Fine". Lauren said.
"Yes! Bo said pumping her fist into the air.
"Clean". Lauren commanded. Within minutes both women were clean, and neatly dressed. The Doctor even did Bo's hair for her. It framed her face.
"Lauren! Bo groaned.
"You said together. So I cleaned us at the same time". Lauren laughed.
"You know that's not what I meant". Bo smiled. She shook her head at how Lauren dressed her. She had on a conservative top and jeans. Then she realized Albert was going to be eating with them, and understood not giving him a show.
"Shall we". Bo said softly extending her hand out to Lauren.
"We shall". Lauren laughed taking it.
Bo pulled her close, and kissed the side of her head. Things between them seemed so much better, but she was still going to give it her all, to prove to Lauren just how much she loves her.
Dinner
The trio ate, and talked about everything from childhoods up until now. Albert was starting to warm to Bo. He couldn't deny the love she had for Lauren. It showed in her eyes. The gentle way she passed a dish to the Doctor. She had sent the servants away, and took care of their needs herself.
For Lauren it was a simple dinner, but it was so much more. Her grandfather, and Bo were the two most important people in her life. They both could get a laugh out of the other. Bo was so interested in him, and wanted to know all about his powers. He politely declined saying when the time comes, he would show them. It made sense, he had been gone for so long, nobody outside of their little group knew that he was back. The gang just knows he's an Incubus. Lauren knew a little about their nature, but didn't want to assume, and rat him out.
"Well I am stuffed, and heading to bed. Good night ladies". Albert smiled softly.
"Good night". Lauren and Bo said softly in unison.
Bo looked at Lauren with so much pride. She would never tell the Doctor that she was so turned on during their fight, but that's not what their training was about. It was about getting Lauren somewhat used to her powers. Although they likely didn't see everything that she could do, it was a good start against whatever they would be facing when they went home.
The ladies finished their desserts, freshened up, and climbed into bed. Lauren snuggled up into Bo's arms, and Bo allowed it. She loved it. Wanted it.
"Lauren? Bo said softly.
"Hmmm? Lauren cooed pulling the brunette even closer.
"I'm ready to go home". Bo said quietly.
Lauren rose up. "Are you sure? We don't have to go yet".
"Yes we do. As much as I love how much we are being spoiled here, and having you all to myself. It's time to go home. It doesn't matter how long we stay here, there are threats just waiting for you, and us back home. I don't like living in a world where someone is waiting to jump you. It's time to go home, and deal with all of that". Bo said softly pulling Lauren back to her.
"I love you Bo". Lauren said once she was settled against the warmth of Bo's body again.
"I love you too Lauren. We will be ok, I promise". Bo said kissing the palm of Lauren's hand.
"Good night Bo". Lauren said softly.
"Good night babe". Bo said tightening her arm around the Doctor.
The next day.
"This is shit. Shit. Shit". Kenzi groaned. She hadn't talked to anyone since Aife's car pulled off the previous day. Yes she had food, and clothes, but her wine was gone already. She had no idea how much longer she would be there, and the guards wouldn't tell her anything.
"I shall miss the three of you". Alfred bowed to Bo, Lauren, and Albert.
"Chin up old boy. I might come back for a visit once things settle down in Toronto". Albert laughed.
"Yes sir". Alfred smiled.
"Thanks so much for everything Alfred". Bo smiled softly. She was going to miss the older gentleman. She could see why he was on Aife's staff. He was so loyal, and professional.
"Yes. Thank you for everything". Albert and Lauren said together.
"You're most welcome. Anytime any of you wish to come back. Just say the word". Alfred bowed gesturing to their waiting limo.
Bo was going to enjoy the plane ride home. It would give them more time alone, and more peace, and quiet before they landed into the hot mess waiting for them.
Lauren held Bo's hand on the plane. She could tell she was nervous, even if she never said a word. The Fae were going to be all kinds of nasty to them, and for once the Doctor welcomed it. Because now she could return the favor if, and when she needed to.
The compounds were still a mess. The Ash, and Evony agreed to meet at the Dal Riata. But Aife denied anyone entrance. She had closed it down once she put Kenzi away.
They had no neutral spot to meet other than the old glass house. None of them had been there since Bo's test.
You're a sorry Ash and you're a sorry Morrigan rang out in the old building. Many Fae had fled, but most were still in town.
"I'm not the one that allowed the Succubus to get away! Evony snapped.
"But she was in your archives, and you couldn't even capture her". Hale pointed out.
"She bombed your compound first! Evony laughed. Hale was no match for her. She had a comeback for everything.
"Enough! The both of you! The point is, we need to get the Succubus back, and now! Blackthorn snapped.
"Which one?! Aife, Bo, and Lauren screamed.
TBC.
Bo, Lauren, Aife, and Albert confront the Fae.
Lauren's first punch turns deadly.
Kenzi learns of Bo's return.