The Field
Kenzi crouched down inside of Bo's car. There was bodies and tree limbs flying everywhere. Most of it was Aife's doing. The rest of it was Albert. His eyes were so green, they looked like small pieces of candy.
Bo heard nothing but her own breath, as she stood next to Lauren fighting whomever came at the Succubus. Lauren didn't need help at all. Either she punched someone or used her powers to keep them away entirely.
Stephen seemed to be enjoying himself. He thwarted off attack after attack. Evony had long since fled and left her goons to fend for themselves.
Over the next twenty minutes body after body hit the ground as Lauren, Albert and Stephen had grouped up and made plans to go elsewhere. Growing up they never knew they were powerful, and even if Trick hadn't tricked Lauren out of her birthright, Stephen obviously had no idea he was Fae and what the Fae were.
"We have to go". Lauren said.
"Where shall we go? Albert asked.
"For now, my old loft". Lauren said looking at Stephen. She smiled seeing the boy inside of the grown man in front of her.
"Lauren? What's going on? Bo asked softly stepping towards the trio.
"We are getting out of here. We all have a lot to talk about". Lauren said.
"No Lauren wait. I was bringing Kenzi to you. She has to tell you something". Bo said softly.
"What that she's sorry? I heard her wrong? She didn't mean it? Lauren scoffed.
"Something like that yes". Bo said.
"I know she's sorry. She's the sorriest excuse for a person I have ever laid my eyes on. But this isn't a time for Kenzi's shit. I need to get my brother and father out of here". Lauren snapped.
"What about me? Bo asked.
"What about you? Lauren asked looking Bo over a bit.
"Can't I come? Bo asked.
"Of course you can come, but she can't". Lauren said watching Kenzi walking up to them.
"Lauren wait! Bo screamed as the Doctor, her grandfather and brother walked away. Soon they were all gone. Bo didn't even see them anymore. She knew it must have been Albert using his powers.
Bo's heart sank. Lauren was angry again and she wasn't sure if it was about them or not. She looked at Kenzi like she was an infectious disease. If Bo was honest with herself, they had been like that for as long as Bo had known of or known Lauren. Kenzi had always hated the Doctor or was putting on airs trying to convince Bo that she didn't. Lauren just showed Bo that she was fed up with the bullshit, and not about to entertain Kenzi even for a second.
Bo was torn. Either she stands up to Kenzi once and for all about them, or stay with Kenzi and lose Lauren in a way she never saw coming. Lauren looked distant. Like Bo was just a bad memory of her life gone wrong. She was lukewarm like she had been just before Bo's Dawning. Bo had sent text after text but never went to check on Lauren. Maybe that hurt the Doctor too, Bo had time to text but not time to visit. She was too busy with the tests or the Fae to check on her then human gf. Even Inari didn't like Lauren. She could have only learned that from Kenzi. Bo's eyes snapped as she turned around and pulled Kenzi to her car.
"Bo...Bo...what the hell is going on? Where are we going? Kenzi asked.
"I'm taking you home and you are going to stay there until I tell you that you can leave". Bo snapped.
"What are you treating me like a slave now? Kenzi scoffed.
"I am treating you like you deserve to be treated, as my human and nothing more. You will stay at the clubhouse". Bo said.
"The cabin was better". Kenzi said.
"The clubhouse is ours. You can stay there. Nobody will harm you but you are not to leave, or go near the compounds, or Lauren is that understood? Bo snapped.
"It was just a joke. It's not my fault Lauren is so sensitive that she couldn't see I was playing around about Ryan". Kenzi snapped. Bo was losing her shit over the most annoying person Kenzi had ever met.
"Bullshit. You did that on purpose. You did all of it on purpose. Getting Dyson's love back for him, hoping I would return to him. All of the little snide remarks you made about Lauren, even before we even slept together. You said you saw sparks between me and Lauren, and then did everything in your power to be nasty to her. I did most of that myself, but you never had a reason to treat her that way. Lauren was...is my girlfriend. Either you get used to it or not. I don't care but if you ever pull that shit again, not only will I unclaim you, I will take you to the nastiest Fae bar and tell them all you are a human". Bo snapped.
"Bo what the Fae is wrong with you? You have never talked to me or treated me this way before! She wants an apology? Ok fine. I'm sorry. Better? Kenzi snapped.
"See that right there. You have no respect for her, or for me. If you did, you wouldn't have done that. That's why you are going home and I won't be staying". Bo said.
"What? I said I was sorry! Kenzi groaned.
"Oh make no mistake about it. You will still apologize to Lauren but only when Lauren can stand the sight of you! Bo snapped as she pulled up to the clubhouse and jumped out.
The women were already inside when Bo had made her way up to her bedroom. Pulling out a huge duffel bag, she slammed some clothes into it, and zipped it up. She grabbed an extra pair of boots and a few jackets and headed downstairs.
"I thought you meant you were going to see her, but you are moving out? Kenzi gasped.
"I said I wasn't staying, and yes I am going out of here. If she sees you, I will never get into her, door". Bo said.
"So you are picking her over me? After the shit you and I have been through! This is how it will end? Kenzi scoffed angrily.
"I am picking me. My happiness! My wants. My needs, and all of them lead to Lauren! Bo countered angrily.
Kenzi walked into the kitchen and groaned when she didn't find any Vodka or cereal. Two must haves at all times in her life.
"Here". Bo said throwing a bag at Kenzi.
"What's this? Two boxes of cereal, bread and lunch meat? Kenzi groaned again.
"It's enough for you to eat for a few days". Bo said.
"But we have no liquor in the house. You know I need Vodka with my cereal! Kenzi snapped.
"You don't need any liquor. You will eat what I have left you or not eat at all. Don't leave". Bo said.
"And if I do? Kenzi asked as Bo grabbed her duffel bag and headed towards the door.
"Your life will be in danger". Bo said over her shoulder as she closed and locked the door. Things were better this way. She needed some air and wouldn't get it with Kenzi around.
Apparently telling Lauren the truth about Ryan was still a sore spot and Bo needed to assure Lauren that he didn't matter. He wasn't a lover, he was just sex. Sex to ease the pain of Lauren being in Nadia's arms Sex to try and pretend that Bo was happy about Lauren and Nadia. A complete, and no feelings distraction.
Aife, Tamsin and Ryan
"Whats new? Aife asked.
"Officially there are about 50 dead and thirty wounded. It's a mess". Tamsin said.
"Blackthorn? Aife asked.
"Unscathed. Apparently he fled before the fighting started". Ryan answered.
"Find him". Aife ordered and watched as the Loki left.
"He will be nearly impossible to find". Tamsin said.
"Which is why Ryan will cover the ground, and you will cover the sky". Aife laughed.
Tamsin scratched the back of her head. She hated flying, landing was such a bitch. "Ok".
Aife smiled when she was alone. Blackthorn was a bastard that had lived for far too long. He was fun to play with at first, but now he was expendable. Especially since she found out who he really was, Bertram, the Albaster's father.
She laughed thinking of how she drained him. He came for Bo first. He was not going to get out of the colony or any colony alive. Blackthorn thought he was slick sending his son after her daughter. Boys trying to play in a woman's world. It was a new day. Succubi would be ruling this colony. The remaining would just be play things. Play things to wash the windows. Bomb all naysayer's.
Lauren, Albert and Stephen
Lauren used her powers and cleaned up her old loft. She even turned her couch into a sofa bed. Walking into her bedroom, she pulled out some of her old army fatigues and gave them to her brother. He was built like her, so she knew they would fit. She gave him everything but her medals. They were kept in a special box. Nobody touched those. Not even the Fae. She told the first Ash that they were old Star Trek DVDs. He laughed at how easily humans were addicted to false powers.
But Lauren's powers now were very real. She had already eyed a loft down from hers. Nobody had ever lived there. It was nothing but a loft with a single coffee table and nothing else. Nothing until Lauren had come back. Once she entered the building she used her powers and filled it with a bed, a large couch and lounge chair. Basically like hers but better and had a lot more space.
"It's not much, but it's clean and quiet". Lauren said.
"Are you sure it's ok for use to be here? It looks...swanky". Stephen said.
"We will be safe here. It's mine. It will stay mine until I say otherwise". Lauren said.
"And who is he? Stephen asked pointing to Albert.
"His name is Albert and he is our grandfather". Lauren smiled warmly.
"Karen we don't have a grandfather! Stephen said stepping in front of his sister.
"Stephen please, call me Lauren. He's our grandfather. You probably don't remember him. Mom sent me with him when Nadia and I became serious". Lauren explained.
Stephen walked up to Albert and circled him. Closing his eyes he tapped into his new acquired powers. He saw the three of them, actually it was the four of them and the brunette he had seen earlier and they were all happy. He and Albert were playing cards while Lauren and the other lady were laughing about something. They all looked peaceful. He vowed to get to know who the other woman was. Karen was his only sister and he would do whatever it takes to protect her and her happiness.
"I'm Stephen. Nice to meet you sir". He said extending his hand out to Albert.
"Stevie my boy. I know who you are. Who you and your sister have always been". Albert boasted in a fit of giggles.
"I am sorry. I just don't quite remember you". Stephen said shyly.
"It's ok son. We will have plenty of time to get to know each other all over again. All of us will". Albert said extending his arms out to Lauren and Stephen.
They both smiled as they walked up and hugged him. The three stood like that until Albert pulled back.
"I am going to get settled and see what's what here". Albert said.
"Ok. Just take it easy on the stairs". Lauren smiled.
"Dear child, I am old not brittle". Albert laughed.
Lauren watched him go and released the breath she had been holding. It was a small loft but big enough for both men. She would be taking the loft down the hall. The one nearest the entrance. That way she could see who was coming and going before they reached her old loft.
"Stephen have a seat". Lauren said pointing at the couch.
"Lauren I know you changed your name when we ran, and I had honestly not expected to see you ever again. So you tell me what the hell these people did to you? Stephen snapped.
"After I got a research grant. Nadia and I went to the Congo. I thought I was treating humans but they turned out to be Fae. Nadia became ill and they offered me unlimited access to the Light Fae facilities to find a cure for her. Only to find out we had both been cursed. Nadia to sleep and I lost my powers". Lauren explained.
"Who did it Lauren?! Stephen asked.
"Please lower your voice. I don't want to upset grandfather". Lauren said.
"Ok. I'm sorry. But who did it? Stephen asked softly.
"Nobody alive. They have been taken care of". Lauren said.
"So where did Grandfather come from? Stephen asked taking a beer from Lauren that she had pulled out of a cooler. He smiled at how cold it was.
"He had gone to get Aife for Trick and was trapped in the temple. Once Bo had completed her Dawning they took me as punishment. I met him in there and he came out with me". Lauren explained.
"None of this makes sense Lauren. Us having to run from the humans. A grandfather living in another place. Another time. This Aife and Bo you mentioned. None of it". Stephen sighed.
"Bo is my girlfriend. She's really the only friend I have had for a long time. Well since Nadia. I know you don't know her yet, but she's helped me a lot. Especially with Nadia. Aife is Bo's mother. She's very loyal to Bo and has helped me and grandfather too. Trick was Bo's grandfather. He ordered the spells on me and Nadia. He's dead now. They are all Fae. Bo and Aife are both Succubi. Trick was the Blood King. A powerful man that could change anything by writing in his blood. He was also an old friend of grandfathers". Lauren explained.
"Ok I think I'm caught up. But I will still look out for you and try to get to know grandfather...again". Stephen said.
"I wouldn't expect anything less". Lauren smiled warmly.
"Anything to eat here? Stephen asked.
"Nothing that hasn't spoiled I'm sure". Lauren said.
"I feel like a pizza to go with my beer". Stephen smiled.
Lauren smiled and clapped her hands. Within seconds three large pizzas appeared on the small island.
"Anchovies? Stephen asked.
"Tons of them". Lauren laughed as they watched Albert walk down the stairs.
"That smells delicious". Albert smiled licking his lips.
"Come and have some". Lauren smiled as she extended her hand in welcome.
Bo and Aife
Bo had driven to the Dal Riata in hopes her mother would be there. It had been a long sobering drive over. Nothing was on Bo's mind but Lauren and what Kenzi almost did to them. What Kenzi had been trying to do the minute she noticed Bo was into Lauren, break them up. Bo had already gone through a breakup and that wouldn't even compare to Lauren breaking up with her. So it was time that Bo really worked to make that not become a reality.
She walked behind the bar and poured herself a drink. She looked out into the Dal. Aife had obviously cleaned it until it couldn't be cleaned anymore. Bo started to think of every moment she had been in there. The first time, the last time. The times with Lauren. There just weren't enough of them alone. Either it was for a case or tests for Bo.
Lauren is a Doctor. She was a Light Fae Doctor. None of that should have ever been. She shouldn't have been pulled around or ordered around like she was. If Bo was honest throwing her necklace on the floor and handing her a file so angrily was just another day in Lauren's life of servitude. Bo had never took the time to really understand what that meant. To understand that nothing she did was of her own doing. Nowhere she went was from her own schedule. Had she helped Bo so willingly because she was afraid if she told her no, she would still be placed in a dungeon or chained up in one of Trick's barrel rooms?
Yes the bar was spotless but Bo felt dirty. Lauren is a loving woman but why was everything taken from her? Her powers. Her family. Her freedom. None of it was necessary. She thought of that moment when she walked into the Dal carrying Nadia's nail and Trick was smiling at Lauren. Was that to alleviate his guilt in hiding who Lauren was? Trick was old but unlikely to forget something that important. Look at how much he remembered about Aife.
Days of pissing on Lauren are over. She smiled as she heard the door opening.
"Hey". Bo said softly.
"Hey baby. What are you doing here? Aife smiled as she hung up her phone.
"I want to throw a party for Lauren. The bigger the better. If we have to drag every Fae to attend, that's what I want. She has spent too many years bowing and catering to them. It's time I make them return the favor". Bo smiled.
"Ooooo you had me at bowing. But yes of course. I am always up for a party. Just tell me how I can help". Aife laughed.
"How many do you think there are? Bo asked.
"Hundreds including the ones healing". Aife laughed.
"I think it's time you and I put our powers to good use". Bo smiled.
"What have you got in mind? Aife laughed again. Bo had woman parts but the girl was nutting up and Aife loved it.
"I want all of them at Lauren's party. I have never done it before but I'm sure it can be done. Lets go heal all of them and get them ready for tonight". Bo smiled setting her glass down on the bar.
"Not for nothing but what's with the sudden change? Aife asked.
"I have been thinking about Lauren a lot and how I nearly lost her because of my Dawning and shutting her out before my Dawning. I thought of the word dawning itself and it means a turning point. Growth. Well If I really want to go forward with Lauren, I have to grow up and make some changes and that starts right now. I want to show her off to the Fae that don't know about us. The Fae that have mocked our relationship. The Fae will know if they ever touch her again. I will drain them faster than they could pee in their pants". Bo explained.
"Then lets go get them". Aife laughed as they raced out of the Dal and to the Fae hospital. Aife had never done what Bo was asking her to do in years. Being Trick's daughter, she had always had the power to heal people, but she preferred to injure them instead
It was as simple as pulsing someone. They could pulse them so hard that they would no longer feel wounded. Cowards really. A Succubus never stayed wounded. They were themselves self-healers.
"What about Lauren? Aife asked as she pulled her car out of the parking lot.
"I am working on that right now". Bo said as she pulled her phone out.
Lauren, Albert and Stephen
Lauren had used her powers again. This time she made a pool table appear and the men were already into their sixth game of pool. She smiled as she watched from the sidelines. Albert was a pool shark and Stephen had lost five games in a row.
"Hello? Lauren laughed as she stepped away from all of their trashtalking.
"Lauren I know it's been a bad two days. Hell I know it's been a bad five years, but I would really like to take you to dinner tonight". Bo said softly.
"Bo...I just ate". Lauren said.
"It's only 2 Doctor but will you please go out with me tonight. I promise you won't regret it". Bo pleaded. She knew it was a lie, but really it was going to be a huge dinner.
"Bo I don't know. I am just now getting to know my brother and grandfather again". Lauren said.
"Great. I will take out the three of you then". Bo said.
Lauren pushed her tongue against the inside of her cheek. She was looking at the men again and really didn't want to disturb their fun, but knew Stephen was anxious to meet Bo. He had been that way about everyonen Lauren liked, even back in grade school.
"Ok I will ask them. Hold on". Lauren said.
"Of course". Bo smiled.
"Bo wants to take the three of us out for dinner tonight. Now we don't have to go if you don't want to. Just say the word". Lauren said.
"Let me think". Stephen said. His eyes flashed and he knew he had to go. "Yes I'm game! He smiled.
"Grandfather? Lauren said looking at him about to take his next shot.
"Sure. I'm in". Albert smiled as he sank the 8 ball.
Lauren smiled and picked her phone back up. "Bo?
"Yeah babe? Bo said.
"We will go". Lauren said.
"Great I will call you with the details later. But just so you know it will be formal". Bo said.
"I can do that". Lauren said.
"Good I will see you soon. Mom and I have some business to attend to". Bo said.
"Ok. Bye". Lauren said.
"See you soon". Bo said.
"Ok I know we will be going out later. But please lets get a little rest. I found the more I sleep the stronger my powers are". Lauren said.
"Ok. I will take the bed upstairs". Albert said.
"I can take the floor". Stephen said.
"What floor? Lauren asked as she turned the pool table into a full sized bed.
"Nice job". Stephen laughed.
The Doctor took the couch and waited until she heard the men settle in.
Bo and Aife
"Whew. Lauren agreed". Bo sighed in relief.
"Did you think she wouldn't? Aife asked.
"Kenzi pulled some shit the other night and hurt Lauren. She doesn't want to see Kenzi any time soon, so I have been walking on egg shells since she only knows Kenzi because of me". Bo explained.
"Well only you can correct that. I have seen Kenzi's aura around Lauren and I have to tell you, it's the worst poker face aura, I have ever seen". Aife replied.
"So it's not just me then? Bo asked.
"No Lauren is a Succubus too. If she can see that aura, it's not all about you". Aife said.
"I don't know what I am going to do about Kenzi but I am still in a fight for Lauren. I can't lose her. I just can't". Bo said.
"Then you better find a way to fix whatever it is and quick". Aife said turning left into the parking lot.
"It starts by healing these bastards". Bo said hopping out of Aife's car.
Thirty minutes had passed and the Fae had been healed. Aife had used the intercoms to announce the party for tonight. All Fae had been requested in their best suits and dresses. Anyone that didn't come would be wearing their outfits in a coffin.
Bo was still worried about her and Lauren. She was pretty much settled on Kenzi because it seemed the girl would never change, no matter how many times Bo held Lauren in front of her. Kissed Lauren in front of her. Made loud love to Lauren in the clubhouse. Shaking it off, she pepped herself for the party.
Tamsin and Ryan
The duo had spent hours looking for Blackthorn. Tamsin said seen everything from cats doing each other in alleys to the Fae doing each other in the alleys from the sky. When she had seen enough, she called Ryan.
"Did you find him? Tamsin asked.
"I'm closing in". Ryan laughed. He really was. Blackthorn was slick but not slippery.
"Well hurry up and snag him. I am not sure how much longer Aife is willing to wait before she starts killing people and not for nothing but I'm close to being on my last life". Tamsin said.
"I got him. Can you see us? Ryan asked.
"Hold still". Tamsin said as the Valkyrie dropped down and landed on Blackthorn. "That's how you catch him". She laughed.
"We got him". Ryan said into his phone.
"Dress him up and bring him to me". Aife laughed. This was excellent timing. She and Bo had just finished the details for the party. It was going to be big and splashy.
Later that night.
Bo was a nervous wreck. She had changed her dress about ten times before finally deciding on one. She had already called Lauren. She and the men were on their way.
Aife had rented out the biggest ballroom she could find to fit everyone that they were expecting. The food was being cooked as some of the guests had started to arrive. Bo had gotten there two hours early just to try and calm herself. There really wasn't a reason for her to be nervous, but there really was. She and Lauren hadn't had much time alone, and she knew they desperately needed it. But after the party she would make sure to try and get some time alone with the Doctor as she had planned to spend all of their time at the party together.
This was Lauren's night and she didn't even know it yet. Everything down to the table cloths had been picked out with her in mind.
No guests were allowed in until they gave their names. Aife knew all of them. She was serious about the coffin bit. This was important to Bo, so it was important to her.
"She's here. They're here". Bo said.
"Isabeau breathe. You look pale". Aife laughed.
"Is everyone here mom? Bo asked.
"Yes every Fae is accounted for". Aife laughed again. Saying no to her wasn't the same as saying no to Trick. She never used curses, she just killed them if they defied her.
"Ok. I'm here. I'm here. Now what the hell is this about? Evony groaned.
"Just sit over there and shut up! Aife ordered.
"I'm still the Morrigan. You can't just push me around! Evony said.
Aife laughed at her poor choice of words and pushed Evony into the nearest seat. When she called for a guard, he strapped her to the chair.
"Asshole". Evony groaned trying to get free.
"Bo? What's going on? I thought it was going to be the four of us". Lauren said.
"Aww sweetie. I lied a bit. I wanted to throw you a party here in Toronto, and I have. This is all for you". Bo said pointing at all the Fae and food surrounding them.
"Me? For what? Lauren asked.
"Think of it like your sweet sixteen party or a debutante ball". Bo smiled taking one of Lauren's hands into hers.
"And who do we have here? Bo asked softly.
"This is my brother Stephen. Stephen this is Bo". Lauren said turning back to pull her brother forward.
"Nice to meet you Stephen". Bo smiled.
"We'll see if I agree". Stephen said.
"Stephen". Lauren said.
"No. No Lauren. It's ok. I get it. I'm new to him and that's ok with me". Bo said.
"Nice spread Aife. I am sure this is all your doing". Albert laughed.
"You know it my friend". Aife winked as she extended her hand for him to walk around. He needed to meet the Fae just as much as Lauren and Stephen needs to, but she would leave that up to Bo and Lauren to handle.
Once the party was in full swing and they had all eaten, Bo pulled Lauren to the center of the room. The Doctor blushed at all of the attention being directed at her.
"Ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for coming. Not that you all had a choice in the matter. My name is Bo Dennis. Daughter of Aife McCorrigan and granddaughter of Fitzpatrick and Isabeau McCorrigan. I wanted you all here to hear me say this. This is Lauren Lewis. A new Fae to some of you, but a true Fae to all. Gone are the days of you disrespecting her. If you need some tests run, do it your damn selves. She will not be your whipping boy anymore. Gone are the days of you mocking her for being human, since she never really was. Gone are the days of you pulling or pushing her around. Gone are the days of making her wear dog collars. If you want something from her, ask her and if she says no, accept it and move the fuck on. Most importantly, Lauren is my girlfriend, but you all know that. You should also know that I will no longer be taking any Fae cases. Solve those on your own too. I will not be giving my blood oaths to a bunch of self-centered, backstabbing uppity fools as yourselves. I love Lauren. I have loved her for a long time. That love also comes with my immediate protection. Now since Lauren is Fae she won't always need my protection, but she will always get it. Cross the line just once and you will wish you never had feet". Bo explained.
Lauren was touched. That was the most she had ever heard Bo say and so publicly. Her voice never cracked although her eyes did flash blue at times. The rest of the Fae in the room stood stunned.
Aife snapped her fingers and soft music started to play. Bo smiled at the gesture.
"Would you like to dance Dr. Lewis? Bo smiled.
"In front of everyone? Lauren asked.
"Screw them. It's just me and you for the rest of the night, but this is your party so if you don't want to dance, I will accept that". Bo said.
"Bo it's not that. It's just I have my brother and grandfather here too". Lauren said.
"Albert is laughing it up with mom and your brother seems to have found his own interest". Bo smiled pointing at the men.
"Ok". Lauren smiled as Bo gently pulled her on to the dancefloor. The Succubus mouth was dry as she noticed Lauren for the first time. She had on a strapless white dress and her hair was pinned up with a white rose. To Bo she was simply...everything.
Once they were in a groove Bo started.
"Lauren about Kenzi". Bo said.
"Bo...". Lauren started.
"No this might be the only time we have to talk for a bit and I want to get this out into the open before it festers like most of our problems did in the past". Bo said.
"Tell me". Lauren said slowly turning with Bo.
"I took her back to the clubhouse and told her to stay there. I am so, so sorry about the stunt she pulled the other night. I don't know why she did it. Well we know why she did it, I just wish she didn't do it. There was no reason for her to try and make you think there is someone else because there will never be anyone else for me but you. I have told her that more than once. I love you Lauren. I am committed to and to us". Bo cooed softly into Lauren's ear.
"Bo thank you for saying all of that and for all of this. I should have trusted that you weren't engaged to him. I should have known that Kenzi was up to something. Her aura was dark, as I have ever seen it be. Not that I have had tons of practice reading it. I guess we are both still new in this relationship and new to trying to trust each other completely". Lauren said.
"I do trust you Lauren. Completely". Bo whispered. This was their time. Their talk. Their lives. Their relationship.
"I know. I know you want me Bo. I know you love me. I just need a little more time to get used to the new me. Having all of these powers, has thrown me all off. Reading people's auras. Having my family back, well besides my mother. Trying to hold on to the old me while adjusting to the new me is going to take time. I hope you can understand that". Lauren explained.
"I understand it Lauren. I admit when I asked you to be in a relationship with me, I didn't have all of the answers. I was hoping I would learn as we grew, but I almost lost you and that nearly took me back to not knowing at all". Bo said.
"I know it was new to you Bo. It's probably why you were so hesitant to make a choice in the first place. I never expected you to know everything. No relationship is perfect and I know we aren't but I do love you. I just...
"I get it Lauren. You are growing in a way that I'm not, but I am. I am growing because I think I have fallen in love with you all over again. I thought about it today when I was at the Dal. I was reliving all of our moments together and I did choose you before I ever asked for a relationship. I knew it the night we made love for the first time. That's why that night hurt so much. That's why I asked you to go back to sleep. I never wanted you to leave my bed or my life". Bo whispered as she rested her nose on Lauren's shoulder.
Lauren didn't say anything for awhile. She just danced with Bo. The warmth of their bodies was saying what their mouths weren't. They belonged together. They fit.
"I never wanted to leave your bed Bo. I never want to leave your arms. I love you too". Lauren cooed.
"Well as nice as this feels. The music has stopped and I want to show you off to the Fae that didn't get to see how drop dead gorgeous you look tonight". Bo blushed.
Bo and Lauren mingled as the Fae all but bowed to them as they made their rounds. Bo had stopped to feed Lauren whenever they passed a table filled with food. Aife and Albert were busy talking and Stephen was dancing with a blonde. He looked so much like Albert. Tall with dark hair.
"Bo I hope you don't mind but I want to dance with my sister". Stephen said as they stopped in front of him.
"Of course". Bo smiled.
"Besides Grandfather is calling for you". Stephen said pointing in his direction.
Bo swallowed hard and walked over to him.
"Have a seat Bo". Albert said.
"Yes sir". Bo said immediately agreeing.
"Bo I am not sure what is going on with you and Lauren, but I think I know her a bit better now. She loves you and you are lucky to have her. I have noticed many women noticing her tonight, so don't think she's just your eye candy. I want to trust that you will do what's best for her, but I saw the sadness in her all day today. I am not blaming you directly, but I will not tolerate seeing her like that again". Albert said seriously.
"I understand sir. I spent the day just as miserable. I think that's what is good about Lauren and me. We both love each other and are down when we aren't in sync. But I promise you here and now those days are over. Lauren is my love and my life. I might not spend every waking moment with her, but my heart will. I want her to have a life outside of me. I want her to get back to her first love, Science. I can wait my turn, as her second love". Bo said.
"You have those backwards Bo. You are my first love". Lauren said sitting in Bo's lap.
"I thought you were dancing with Stephen". Bo smiled.
"He was asking about dating tips for blondes". Lauren laughed.
"Ok". Bo laughed.
Albert smiled at the both of them. That's what he wanted to see. Lauren laughing and smiling like that. He was still suspicious of Bo, but would give her one more benefit of the doubt.
The gang got up and were taking turns dancing with each other. Aife had changed the music to something more lively and the party was in full swing. Hours and hours had passed and nobody had left yet.
"Whew what a day". Tamsin said.
"Now that we are here, we can party". Ryan said grabbing a bite to eat.
"Just stay away from Bo, if you can help it". Tamsin said looking around at the spread. Aife had just about everything you could think of to eat.
"What are you going to eat first? Kenzi asked.
"Uhh she should not be here! Ryan said.
"Kenzi how did you get here and even know about this party? Tamsin asked.
"I followed you. You guys are amateurs compared to my skills". Kenzi boasted.
"Shit". Tamsin whispered.
"You're screwed". Ryan said walking off.
"Get back here, she followed the both of us". Tamsin said pulling the Loki back to them.
"What is she doing here? Lauren seethed from across the room.
Kenzi swallowed hard when she saw the Doctor's eyes.
"I told you to stay home". Bo said with her eyes flashing blue.
"Bo wait. I can explain". Kenzi said holding her hands up.
"Explain what? How you always find the free booze and food? Aife laughed.
"Don't touch a thing". Bo snapped as she slowly stalked Kenzi.
"Bo wait...". Kenzi said.
"This is Lauren's party. You are not welcome here". Bo said slowly. Her eyes completely blue.
"Ok I get it. Your Succubus is mad at me, but I can explain really". Kenzi said.
"Start talking and I doubt you will outrun me". Bo snapped.
"You weren't answering your phone and the food you left me didn't look edible. I was hungry and thirsty". Kenzi said.
"Get her out of here! Aife snapped.
"No. I will handle Kenzi". Bo said. Her eyes returned to brown and she was still stalking Kenzi.
"Kenzi you really should leave seeing how you are the only human here". Lauren snapped. Kenzi had always thought she was better than Lauren. That Bo was only her friend. Her puppet to do with as Kenzi pleased. Kenzi didn't seem to want any woman in Bo's life. Bo was her meal and drink ticket.
"Do you see that Bo? She just threatened me. Now throw her out so we can all get our swerve on". Kenzi said.
"That wasn't a threat, but nice lie. You should really be fearing me". Bo snapped gritting her teeth.
"Bo you would never hurt me. I am your claimed human remember? You claimed me! I was your first human. She never deserved you! Kenzi snapped. She was going to have to work harder to break Lauren's hold over Bo. Bo was her friend. She met her before any of them did.
"Get out of here. I'm getting...hungry". Bo said licking her lips.
"Me too". Lauren said.
"Me three". Aife said flashing her blue eyes.
Kenzi swallowed hard again and turned to run out. She jumped into the car she stole and raced back to the clubhouse. She needed to get Geraldine and soon. Bo had finally snapped. She would be sleeping with one eye open tonight.
"Shhhh shhh everyone quiet down". Aife said holding up a large tablet.
"Mom what are you doing? Bo asked gently taking Lauren's hand into hers.
The room jumped and whispered when they heard a scream.
"What the hell was that? Bo asked looking around the room.
"It was Kenzi". Aife laughed.
"Is she hurt? Bo asked.
"No but she probably just wet herself". Ryan snickered.
"Why? Lauren asked.
"She just found Blackthorn dead in her bed". Aife laughed.
TBC
Bo wants more with Lauren.
Aife tears down the compounds.
Stephen and Albert bond.
Kenzi asks Hale to claim her.