Lauren

Lauren had retreated to their bed...her...the bed with her robe wrapped tightly around her. She had just showered. Here she was again. Questioning Bo and her feelings for her. Had she allowed her back in too soon? As hard as she tried, she couldn't forget the image of Bo draining them for Dyson, Lauren falling to the floor only to be taken herself. She almost wish she would have stayed in there. Beth was nice and warm. Friendly. Not once did Lauren feel the need to look over her shoulders for another of Bo's loves. A Fae snickering or pointing and laughing at Lauren for being human. Less than capable of hanging with Bo in bed.

Growling she slammed the glass she was holding down on the night stand. She had been used again. As a laughingstock. As the but of Fae jokes. Who was she kidding? Even if she is now a Succubus herself, she was never going to be good enough for Bo. To keep Bo happy. To keep the ghosts of their rifts and past away. Dyson was dead, but his life still loomed large over them. Same as the time Bo healed with him. Lauren had been mocked then too. Because as full of Fae as the precinct had been, Bo had settled on sleeping with Dyson, their relationship be damned.

Lauren had enough. She stood up and walked over to put on the same clothes she last wore. Closing her eyes, she zipped up her boots, and grabbed her jacket from the small closet that held it. She looked around one last time, to make sure she wasn't leaving anything that she would need to come back for. Even if she did leave something, she wasn't materialistic, it would just be lost.

Bo was lost. What the hell had just happened? She was ready to settle in for the night with Lauren, then Kenzi and Ryan appeared out of nowhere. She thought he was long gone. She thought they had an agreement that they were better as associates, distant associates.

Then there was Kenzi. Kenzi had missed her. She knew it after the countless notes, and phone calls. While most of the calls went to her voicemail, the notes had been personally delivered. Kenzi had always been anxious. Always up to or for something. Some case. Some bottle that Trick had just acquired. Some idea of where Bo could take Dyson to hang out or sleep together. Or Kenzi's unselfish thought, invite him over for a night or two. She never minded sleeping on the couch, if she had to. As long as Bo was getting her swerve on with the wolf, it meant that she wasn't getting it on with the human Doctor.

Bo snapped her head around and looked at the woman next to her. She couldn't hear anything, but her heartbeat starting to race. Kenzi was laughing, and all but hanging on the arm of the man she once admonished Bo for dating.

The Succubus closed her eyes and slowly opened them again. She had been blind. Blind to Kenzi's real agenda about Bo's love life. She really didn't care who Bo dated as long as it was never Lauren. Not after Lauren had slept with her on the Ash orders. For Bo only to find out later that he suggested she distract her. If Bo was honest, she wanted her. Her mouth had been salivating since she figured out she could sleep with the Doctor and not kill her.

For Kenzi hating on Lauren for sleeping on their couch when the Doctor had been awake for days trying to save the Ash's life. For Bo only to find out that he held Lauren's freedom in his hands, his desk. For Kenzi either mouthing her disapproval or her constant eyerolls whenever Lauren was around or mentioned. For Bo only to find out that it was all an act. She never liked Lauren for just being Lauren and a human. A human that couldn't satisfy her Succubus or be there for her after Kenzi died.

Taking a deep breath, Bo wasn't blind anymore. Standing up with her eyes flashing blue, she yanked Kenzi away from Ryan and Tamsin. The woman screamed Bo's name over, and over, but Bo didn't care.

Within minutes the two crashed through Lauren's bedroom door, and Bo dropped Kenzi on the floor in front of the Doctor.

"Lauren I'm sorry for barging in but Kenzi has something to tell you! Bo snapped. Kenzi made this mess, Kenzi was going to clean up this mess. She wasn't going to control the status of Bo's relationship anymore, or interfere in it.

"What? I don't have anything to tell her! Kenzi gasped as she tried to stand up, but Bo growled at her, and crouched back on the floor.

"Bo this really isn't necessary. I was just about to leave, and give you all the space and time, you need". Lauren sighed.

"No Lauren. Please listen to Kenzi. She opened her big mouth and caused this mess, we will watch her clean it up! Bo said

"I have done nothing wrong. Ryan was your groom to be. It's not my fault Lauren doesn't understand and took me at my word". Kenzi snapped.

"Fine I will tell Lauren myself". Bo snapped and flashed her eyes so Kenzi would not move.

Lauren stood looking back and forth between them. This was new. She had never seen Bo defend her in front of Kenzi. She had never seen Bo defend her in front of anyone but Lachlan, the Lich and those thugs in the sex club. She wasn't even sure she could trust the scene that was playing out in front of her. Stepping back she looked at Bo and kept her eyes on the Succubus.

"Lauren, Ryan was just someone that I slept with for kicks and fun while you were with Nadia. One time I accidentally thralled him to the point he became obsessed with me. I had lost my memories due to an Addonc. We became engaged and nearly married until Trick AND Kenzi stopped it. I was no longer thralled with him but Kenzi seems to be. I wonder how Hale will feel about that? Bo laughed sadistically.

"Bo". Lauren said softly.

Bo snapped her head at Lauren and her blue eyes faded back to brown.

"Bo! I am not thralled to him. I just thought we could have some fun tonight since I haven't seen you in days". Kenzi said sinking as low to the floor as she could get.

"I was having fun, with Lauren! I love Lauren! Not Ryan, but you knew that already! Now get up and get your backstabbing ass out of our room before I unclaim you, and then we'll see how long you last! Bo snapped and walked towards Kenzi as she literally crawled towards the door, opened it, and ran out.

"Lauren. I'm sorry. I should have done that a long time ago and never left you tonight believing Kenzi's lie". Bo said softly stepping towards Lauren.

Lauren shook her head and walked over to sit on the couch. Bo hung her head and followed her. She had just convinced Lauren to stay with her, and had nearly lost her in a matter of minutes. Of paranoia. Of Bo's inability to show the Doctor just how important she was to her.

"I don't know Bo. It's hard to read your aura". Lauren said softly shaking her head to try again.

"I know. I know you are still new at being a Succubus. I was just so angry that I am sure my aura was all over the place". Bo said gently taking one of Lauren's hands. She cringed when she realized how cold it was.

Lauren didn't say anything else she just closed her eyes and tried to focus on her witch. Maybe those powers would assure her that Bo was telling the truth and was being sincere in everything that she said to Kenzi, and her just now.

"Why don't you go to bed. I will shower, and then we can talk again in the morning. That way your mind will be fresh and rested". Bo suggested as she gently rubbed Lauren's hand. Bo was mad too. But she wanted this. She wanted Lauren. She was going to put her first. Ahead of Bo's wants and needs, and the rest of the world was going to see that.

"That's a good idea". Lauren whispered clearing her throat. It had been a long day. She was mad at Kenzi too but wasn't about to waste her night on her.

"Ok". Bo smiled as she watched Lauren walk to the bed and climb in. Sighing the Succubus stood up to grab her robe and nightgown.

Bo set the showers to run on full blast. It would be good for the water to pound all over her enraged body and head. She wasn't done with Kenzi yet. If Dyson was still alive, he would be getting the same treatment. They were like the cool kids in high school, bullying a nerd that they found uncool. But too bad for them because Bo found Lauren to be very cool. Very loving, and hopefully still wanting Bo's love in the morning.

Lauren allowed the sound of Bo's shower to lull her to sleep. She felt when Bo climbed in bed, but never turned to her. She did flinch when Bo spooned her, kissed her on her cheek, and she allowed it.

Aife, Tamsin and Ryan.

The trio had been meeting for almost an hour. Ryan's contacts had alerted him that some of the Elders had been plotting a sneak attack against Aife. They weren't worried too much about Lauren because they could use Bo to get to her, or vice versa.

"Who and how many? Aife asked coolly.

"Almost all of them. Some of them have been in contact with Evony too". Tamsin said hanging up her cell phone. She didn't like or trust Aife but the Succubus wasn't afraid to bomb anyone or anything. She had to stick close to her to keep from being one of her victims. She was basically a dark version of Bo, and it tickled Tamsin.

"When are they planning to attack? Aife asked reading over some papers.

"We are not privy to that information, only the threat". Ryan said sitting in front of her.

"Do any of them know you are working for me? Aife asked setting a sheet of paper down.

"No. They think Tamsin and I are dating". Ryan laughed.

"Ewww". Tamsin said.

"Good. Then let them think that. Invite them over for drinks or a party. I want all of them in the same place, at the same time". Aife laughed.

"Done". Tamsin and Ryan said picking up their phones again.

The Dal

Albert had slept at the Dal since he really didn't know where else to go. That and he wanted to collect as much intel as Trick had on the other Fae. Who was what? Who the Elders were. Who was Light and Dark, even though he was spared of picking a side. Trick had come to him about Aife the day he had completed his tests.

Walking up the stairs, he went behind the bar to pour himself a glass of Scotch. Aife had already allowed him to drink his fill and eat whatever hadn't spoiled. He smiled thinking of the Succubus. She was always kind to him like Isabeau had been all those years ago. As painful as it was, he knew she was grateful and respected him for being the one to come and get her after Isabeau had been murdered. She was loyal to the Queen to no end. Trick never got such devotion.

"I will have a Screwdriver". A soft voice came from the door.

"Lauren! Albert smiled as he rushed over to hug her. He needed family. Missed his family.

"Good morning Grandfather". Lauren sighed taking in his scent. She knew Aife must have taken him shopping or gifted the clothes and cologne to him.

"How's my baby this morning? I thought you would be sleeping in with Bo". Albert smiled after letting her go, and gestured for her to walk towards the bar.

Lauren sighed and was relieved the Dal had been scrubbed of the smell of Trick and Dyson's rotting flesh. She was sure she didn't have to ask if the Underfae had been removed or disposed of. She felt sorry for it. It had been caged by the Fae just as she had. She wished she would have released it herself. But was sure Aife had done it for her.

"Bo is having a talk with Kenzi. She caused quite a bit of problems last night, and wanted to set her straight again". Lauren said taking her first sip.

"She didn't hurt you did she? Albert asked. For the first time Lauren saw his eyes flash a different color. They were almost hunter green from what she had seen briefly.

"Just my pride a bit. She suggested that Bo was cheating on me". Lauren sighed.

Albert's eyes flashed again. That did not sound right. "You sound like it wasn't the first time sweetie".

"It wasn't. She did it once for healing, but Kenzi has always loomed larger in Bo's life than I ever did". Lauren explained.

"Maybe I should talk with this Kenzi. She didn't look harmless". Albert snapped. He wanted to like Bo as a friend. But if this was the Bo Lauren was in love with, he had to be a grandfather first.

"Kenzi is Bo's problem and friend. If she comes for me again, I will set her straight". Lauren said trying to calm her squeaky, but a bit new, back in her life, grandfather down.

"Lauren I know I haven't been back in your life long enough to have a say, but you are my granddaughter. I won't be a grandfather like Trick was to Bo". Albert smiled gently. He knew Lauren was berating herself for saying anything about Bo and Kenzi.

"I know. I can tell you're nothing like him. But as your granddaughter, allow me to whip up some breakfast". Lauren said downing her drink.

"Ohh this will be a treat". Albert smiled watching Lauren walk to the small kitchen.

Out of sight, Lauren shook her head. She didn't want to do that. Drop her problems in his lap, but she wouldn't lie either. Bo had run off early to talk to Kenzi. The Succubus was still clearly pissed off, even after a full nights rest. But this time was not about them. It was about spending it with her grandfather. She would make the best of it too.

Bo and Kenzi

Bo had showered again. She had been sweating in her sleep and it wasn't because of fun times with Lauren. No she was still pissed off at what Kenzi had tried to do, and herself for almost allowing it to happen.

Lauren had slept in her arms for almost an hour before she removed them from around her waist. Bo knew she was retreating from her again, and it hurt.

Dragging a half dressed Kenzi into her car, she sped off. She knew things were about to be heated, and she didn't want to taint the cabin with their shit again, like she did last night. She wasn't even sure where Lauren had gone. All she found was a one worded note that simply said "Grandfather".

It made Bo think of hers. How Trick had all but thrown Dyson and his penis in Bo's face. Lauren was her choice then and now. The Doctor didn't have man parts but she could certainly hold her own and make Bo feel like she had them.

Shaking her head, she slammed on the breaks when she saw an open field.

"Bo. It's early. What is this? Kenzi groaned.

"Get out of the car". Bo snapped.

Kenzi looked around. She didn't like the look of the place. It was dark looking and deserted. Had Bo brought her out there to kill her? Over Lauren of all people? Looking at Bo standing in the wooded area, Kenzi slowly climbed out of the car and walked over to her.

"Bo what is this? Kenzi asked keeping her distance.

"If you ever pull the shit you pulled last night again, you and I will be done! Bo snapped. Never blinking. Never taking her eyes off of Kenzi.

"Bo it wasn't...". Kenzi started.

"Oh it was. You wanted to put an obstacle between Lauren and me, knowing she nearly broke up with me before. But that was my fault for confiding anything about her in you. Never again". Bo snapped again.

Kenzi was starting to get nervous. Bo's voice sounded like a mixture of Bo and her Succubus. She wasn't sure what the Succubus thought of her, other those brief moments of saving Kenzi in the elevator, and when she pulled her Chi to revive Dyson.

"If she could leave you over something so frivolous. Maybe she doesn't deserve you and you deserve someone better! Kenzi snapped. She loved Bo but she wasn't about to be pushed around by her either.

"Like who Dyson? Oh wait he's dead. Like Ryan? Oh wait he's not here either. Like Tamsin? No she's shady too. As shady as you always thought Lauren was. But you have forgotten Dyson did me wrong too. Hiding what he knew about Aife". Bo snapped.

Kenzi stood back when she realized Bo hadn't blinked yet. Maybe this wasn't Bo. Maybe it's her Succubus snapping on Kenzi. She could get Bo to see reason. All she had to do was appeal to the soft, human like qualities Bo possesses, it has always served her before in getting to Bo.

"Bo I know this isn't you. It's your Succubus. You would never talk to me this way. Never bring me out in the middle of bum fuck Egypt. Just talk to me. I'm Kenzi remember". Kenzi said gently stepping towards Bo.

Bo jumped towards Kenzi in a flash. "It is me, if it was my Succubus, you'd be dead". She said running a finger down Kenzi's chin.

"Bo it's not right. Taking Lauren's side over mine. I have known you longer than she has! I saw you before she did! Kenzi said grabbing Bo's hand, hearing her growl and let it go.

"You're wrong about that. I had seen Lauren before I ever saw you. I had been in the Dal many times, none of you knew it. I was there night after night when you were picking pockets. I had seen her talking to Trick. Seeing her be pulled out of there by the Fae, not knowing she was their servant. This is me. Bo, talking to you. I didn't even know I was a Succubus but I knew she was always drawn to Lauren. For her beauty, her bravery of helping others, even the unappreciative Fae. The one thing that has always been lost on you about her, her kindness. So don't whine to me about knowing you first. My Succubus and I knew of her first. And we both want her, forever". Bo snapped walking towards Kenzi.

Kenzi swallowed when her backside hit the car that Bo had been given by one of Aife's guards.

"Get in the car". Bo snapped flashing her blue eyes. This was a new day, and Kenzi had barely made it alive to see.

"Where are we going now? Kenzi groaned. She sat in the back seat because she was still a bit afraid of this Bo. She looked like her Bo, but didn't sound like her Bo. She wished Trick was alive so that he could find a Fae to treat Bo, and get her out of Lauren's obvious and ridiculous hold on her friend.

"I still haven't forgotten that you owe Lauren an apology and you're going to give her one. The best one you can muster". Bo snapped as she sped off.

Dark Fae territory

"I'm surprised to hear from you Blackthorn in my ass". Evony laughed. She had rarely spoken to this man. His rank among the Light Fae was well known.

"We need to deal with the Succubus, once and for all. Even with the Blood King gone, she's even more out of control". Blackthorn said slowly.

"Honey we just saw three of them. You need to be specific so I know what we're dealing with". Evony laughed again. Lauren had moved people and things without even moving. In all the centuries she had been alive, she had never seen something that spectacular.

"Aife. If we can get rid of her, the others will be ripe for the taking". Blackthorn said.

"That bitch makes my skin crawl. The baby Succubus is no better". Evony shrieked. Aife wasn't crazy, the bitch was dangerous. Blackthorn was right, with Trick gone, she had no weakness other than Bo.

"Word has it that she's arranged a secret meeting with the other Elders. It wouldn't be no skin off my ass if we were to crash that party and take her out for once. Send her to her bastard father and mother". Blackthorn laughed.

"Lets go". Evony laughed. She knew of this meeting he was talking about. She wasn't sure he could take down Aife. Trick couldn't take her down, that's why he had given her to the Dark Fae to deal with. All Evony did was throw her in a dungeon and laughed when she was taken off of her hands.

Lauren and Albert

Lauren and Albert had enjoyed a morning and afternoon. They had left the Dal and gone to Lauren's old loft. She thought she would offer it to Albert so he would have somewhere brighter and more spacious to live. She had already scrubbed it free of her past and dirt. New furniture would be arriving in a few days.

The Doctor and Incubus eyes flashed at the same time, as they began to climb the stairs.

Lauren quickly turned around and looked her grandfather in the eyes. His eyes matched hers. "It's him".

"Then lets go get him". Albert smiled taking her hand and helped her down the stairs.

Bo slammed on her breaks when she came to a large crowd of people on different sides of the road. Elders she had seen at the party when she had spoke to Blackthorn. She hadn't seen any of them since. This was big.

"String him up on that tree! Evony laughed.

Bo stood on top of the car. She didn't know what the fuck was going on, but she had to see. She didn't like this. She didn't even make it back to Lauren, or had not called her yet. She was hoping the he Evony was talking about wasn't Albert. He was an old Fae but new to most of them. Her Succubus started to stir wildly.

When she saw another man, she breathed in relief but climbed down to go and help him. Anyone punished by Evony had to be somewhat innocent.

"Release him! Albert screamed and his voice shook the ground.

A gust of wind swept past Bo. Something snatched the man, before the noose could be tied around his neck. It was so fast that Bo knew it was Lauren's doing. She wasn't about to out the woman.

Lauren had gotten back to Albert and placed the man inside her car. Once she was sure, he was ok, she joined her grandfather on top of the car.

The Fae laughed as they started to run towards them. Lauren laughed louder as they fell one by one, and she hadn't even lifted her hands yet.

"Who wants to be Kentucky Fried Fae? Lauren laughed raising her hands, and her fingers were on fire.

"Give him back to us! He's not your property! Evony screamed from far behind the other Fae.

"I will deal with the Morrigan". Albert laughed and stripped the woman naked without moving.

Evony screamed, and covered herself. She screamed as every spot she stood in caught on fire. Albert's laugh shook the ground. Bo was so turned on by seeing Lauren dominating the Fae that her eyes turned blue.

"Not now Bo. This is our turn". Lauren said never looking at the woman.

"Yes it is Succubus". Albert laughed as he was moving the Fae around. He had a few fighting each other.

"You got this right? Lauren screamed at her grandfather as most of the Fae had retreated.

"Yes now check on my grandson". Albert said.

Lauren jumped into the car and gently touched the man's face. Soon he woke up and he was fully healed.

"Hello stranger". Lauren cooed. Lauren quickly turned her head and pushed Bo to the ground.

"Lauren! Lauren who is that? Bo asked.

"My brother. Stephen". Lauren screamed over her shoulder.

"Karen? Is it you? Stephen asked gently.

"It's me, but I go by Lauren now". Lauren chuckled.

"You changed too huh? Stephen asked noticing the glow in Lauren's hands.

"Yes and you are ready to play? Lauren asked.

"Yes. Lets go". Stephen said letting her hand go.

Aife, Tamsin and Ryan

"You idiots! I told you to get them into a building. I didn't want to burn trees". Aife seethed.

"Well I guess someone got an itchy finger". Ryan said pointing at Albert.

"What are we going to do now!? Tamsin screamed over the noise.

"Join them! Aife laughed and jumped out of her car, to fight and stand next to Albert.

"So what are your powers? Lauren laughed.

"Foresight! Stephen screamed as he ducked and dodged every fist. He and Lauren were smack dab in the middle of the crowd. Albert and Aife were dealing with the eldest Elders.

"Are we ever going to help them? Aife laughed as she knocked out Fae after Fae.

"No let my kids be kids. They've been waiting for this for years". Albert laughed. Lauren and Stephen were knocking people out, only to wake them up and do it all over again.

TBC

Kenzi crashes Bo's party for Lauren.

Stephen and Lauren catch up.

Aife deals with Blackthorn.

Albert summons Bo.

One of my favorite chapters.