Lauren's POV
I had left them. Walked away. I wasn't in the mood to listen to anybody. None of them had put up with human shit. None of them have ever been ridiculed for being less than they were. Kenzi had been that way to me and for no reason. Bo allowed it. At everyt turn, she allowed it. She allowed it by throwing Dyson in my face when she hugged him in my own lab. She allowed it when we were all sitting on the couch in the Dal. Did she not here him say I was a human that worked for their side? Theirs! I was one of them too, but look at my life back then. It was bullshit. Well I have finally had enough. If Bo didn't care to stand up to Kenzi, I would and did. I could almost laugh at her now. Wondering how she was adjusting to her new life and surroundings. I could almost convince myself to forget how to reverse it, but I won't. She will stay there until I feel she has had adequate time to grow up. And if she doesn't? So what!
I had to adjust to my life with the Fae and it was far worse than sleeping on the streets. Pretty sure she has a police record, as long as the Earth is round. But it was just safer for her to hide in the Fae world. Hide behind Bo and be the poor little, drinking beer for breakfast, lunch and dinner human.
I thought back to Bo being in Trick's cage. Complaining about not being able to get out. But she did get out. She was free again. To walk around and do whatever she wanted to do. Nobody to order her around. Hell Kenzi may as well have been Dyson. She held the samed disrespect and disregard as he did. No Fae had literally grown up as a human. Not even Bo, she always knew what she was, even if she didn't understand it, she knew she was different. Well I'm different now too. She can adjust or she can't. But I am done being disrespected and disregarded by everyone.
Bo's Pov
Mom, Albert and Stephen all left on a beer run. Code for lets leave Bo alone. They were right too. I am pissed the fuck off. Lauren just ran. Left. Vanished. Didn't tell me where she was going. Nothing. I even tried to get my Succubus to try and sense her. What did I get instead you ask? Laughter. She's still laughing at me.
I used to think the darkest part of me was my Succubus, but if even she won't get mad about this, then maybe I'm the darkest part of me. I know. I know. I didn't exactly run after her. I thought she would have come back by now for fucks sake.
So here I am talking to four walls, and a TV with some kind of movie on that I can't even get into to take my mind off of all of this. Finally I plopped my ass on the couch.
I laughed when the next thought crossed my mind. Here I am stewing about Lauren running off before we could talk about this. That sounds familiar. I did run. I didn't want to hear her excuses about the Ash. If she wanted me to know, she could have told me during the first, second or third rounds that night.
I might look like an ass right now, but when it comes to Lauren, I have always been a protective ass. I hear my Succubus cough a few times. Oh shut up! I tell her.
I sighed deeply as I bowed my head. I just want Lauren. I wanted her earlier tonight. I didn't care about Kenzi, I cared about Lauren and what was going on with her. She's just now getting to know her Succubus. Lauren has never been violent, but we don't know what way her Succubus swings.
Is she dark? Is she nice? Does she care about Lauren and her safety? I know mine could drive me insane, that is what worries me about Lauren's, that she would harm the beautiful woman that she is. I sighed again slamming the back of my head into the couch. Where are you Lauren? I nearly sobbed.
Aife, Albert and Stephen
"So what do we do? Aife asked. For the first time the Succubus was at a loss on ideas.
Albert rubbed his chin and shook his head. "We leave her be. We don't know what this is doing to her. We need to respect that Lauren is also a brilliant Doctor with years of experience treating all types of Fae. She knows what she's doing, and if this is what she want, then she will get the time she needs".
"You have known her longer than I have, so I trust you on your word". Aife nodded as she poured a fresh round of shots.
"Don't Stephen. Let her be". Albert said noticing a change in his grandson's facial expression.
Stephen shook his head. He was worried about Lauren too. She had never done this as a child. Just up and leave without a word. Even to him.
"I suggest we all call it a night then". Aife said softly and walked over to the stairs.
"She's right. Get some rest son. Sitting here worried about Lauren is not going to do her any good right now. We have to trust that she will find her way". Albert said patting Stephen on his back.
The Hat Bar
Lauren had dressed in all black and sat as far away from people as she could get. For now she was just content to people watch. There were more women than men in the bar tonight. Long dark haired women. The air was as thick as the liquor that poured into shot glasses.
She shifted in her seat when she read one lady's aura. It was almost as blinding as any light she had ever seen before. She nodded to the barmaid when she brought her drinks over. A bottle of Whiskey and a shot of Tequila. She wanted the burn tonight. For a moment to forget where she was. What she was. Who she was.
A Succubus. She had many conversations with Bo trying to convince her that there was nothing wrong with her. Nothing that needed to be fixed. But she was starting to feel that way herself. The need to feed. Looking at people like they were a walking food buffet.
She imagined that Bo was somewhere sulking over her. How many times had Lauren sat home or in the lab sulking over Bo? How many days was it before she had seen Bo after the first time they slept together? She knew she was purposely avoiding her. Trying to make her feel like shit feels on your best pair of heels.
Her main attraction was growing boring and she hadn't even touched her drinks yet. Smiling she put the shot glass down and focused on the liquor. Taking a deep breath the liquor shot up, and into her mouth. Impressive she thought. The bottle would cause an even bigger mess, so she drank from it, still watching the women leave with every male figure that stepped into the place.
Having enough of the snoozefest, she paid her tab and walked out into the cool night air. Looking left to right, she wasn't sure where she wanted to go next. But it sure wasn't going to be home. Home so Bo could ramble on and on about her precious Kenzi. Kenzi had been on Lauren's back ever since she came into the Dal. If Dyson couldn't have Bo, it certainly wouldn't be a lowly human like Kenzi was.
Lauren grinned big wondering how Kenzi was faring with her new predicament. But she was serious about her staying there. The longer she was there, the less she would be able to start any shit. And that's what it was. Shit on a walking stick. Lauren couldn't do this. Lauren couldn't do that. But big manly, fucking, backstabbing Dyson was worthy of someone Kenzi had known for about five seconds when she met Bo, and decided she knew what was best. Like she told Bo, this was her problem because Kenzi would never hurt Bo. Bo would never put Kenzi on the frontlines of any battle, she'd put her on a pedestal and protect her at all costs. No matter how many times Lauren had been trampled on. The way she threw her necklace back at her, should have told Lauren to run and never look back at the Succubus. To give them another Doctor to mooch medical advice from. Since Lauren was enemy number one. Since Lauren was the only one that knew about Succubi. You'd think Trick knew, but that would be like trying to get blood from stone.
She laughed thinking about how Bo nearly rolled her eyes when Kenzi was mouthing off in Lauren's lab. The same girl that went out and ate some foot soup, even though she'd been warned not to. But that was Kenzi. Eating whenever and wherever she saw free food. Fake Doctor? Well the fake Doctor saved her ass. No thanks yous. Just oh look Bo. Look at the hunky wolf.
Shaking her head. Lauren focused on the dark and foggy street. She felt her Succubus growl and knew she was no longer alone.
"Hey you pretty young thang. What's a gal like you doing alone on a night like this? A woman's slurred voice rang out behind her.
"Oh great. A Succubus". Lauren laughed lowly.
"Now how would you know that sexy? The woman laughed.
"Because I can read your aura and smell your newly acquired chi. Just fed huh? Lauren laughed again. She still hadn't turned around to the woman.
"Well you are no fun are you? If you can just guess shit". The woman laughed.
"What do you want? I'm busy". Lauren said staring straight ahead. This woman didn't deserve her full attention yet.
"I just wanna play. If you know about Succubus, then you must know that". The woman giggled.
"I think you've had too much to drink". Lauren said looking up at the stars.
"I don't drink, but you look like a tall glass of water, and I'm thirsty". The woman cooed.
"That's a no from me". Lauren laughed as she started walking down the street. When she didn't hear footsteps behind her, she was sure the woman was watching her from behind.
She laughed again at the woman's lines. She almost thought she was going to say booze doesn't affect her ability to perform.
"Caught ya". Lauren laughed after slamming the woman against a brick wall, and hadn't even touched her yet.
"How the hell did you do that? The woman laughed.
"It's a new skill". Lauren laughed as she continued her journey down the street.
"Emma?! Who the fuck are you talking to? A woman's voice called out.
"Oh shit. Oh shit". Emma said. She had been busted. She had seen Lauren walk out of the bar and assumed she would be safe since the woman calling her name had excused herself to the ladies room.
"Women trouble? Lauren laughed as she stopped again.
Emma walked away from Lauren trying to get to the other woman as fast as she could.
"Avery calm down. It's not what you think". Emma said.
"Avery? It is what you think! Lauren laughed now facing both of them. She licked her lips when the woman managed to push past Emma and launched herself at Lauren.
Lauren laughed as she moved and the woman ran head first into a light pole.
"Shit". Avery said rubbing the top of her head.
"You will never do that again huh? Lauren laughed and stopped when she saw a group of women running up to them.
"Now you're in for it". Avery laughed as she jumped to her feet, and waited for the women to catch up to them.
"Ooo I'm scared". Lauren laughed heavily.
"Ahhh it's this bitch. Queen Aife is not here to protect your sorry ass now is she? Dina said mocking the woman.
"Dina right? Lauren laughed.
"Don't say her name bitch! Hester said stepping forward.
"Get her! Avery screamed and the women were flying in all directions in a matter of seconds.
"How the fuck did she do that!? Avery screamed from down the street.
"She never even lifted her hands! Emma pouted as she rubbed her face.
"Strength in numbers ladies. Strength in numbers". Dina said as they stood far enough away from Lauren to circle her.
Lauren closed her eyes and licked her lips waiting for the first strike.
Body after body went up into the air slamming violently into the ground. She looked them over and laughed. Her Succubus laughed that is. "That was fun got any more? She mocked as she bent over a panting Dina.
"Oh we have plenty more! Another woman's voice came from behind Lauren.
This time it looked like there was 30 women standing in front of her. Taking a deep breath, she cleared her throat.
"I'm ready when you are". Lauren laughed.
"Easy girls, she's a witch too". Dina said finally standing up.
"We are about to drop a house of pain all over you". Marie said. Lauren looked at her for a moment. She was taller than she was, but that didn't matter.
"Lets go". Lauren winked.
Aife's castle
"My Lord. We have a problem! One of the Royal Guards ran in panting.
"What is is Horace? Alfred asked.
"The Succubus sir. They're fighting". Horace replied.
"That's nothing new. Do not disturb me again with such trivial matters". Alfred said waving him out.
"Sir you don't understand. Look". Horace said handing him a live feed of that part of town.
"Is that? Alfred asked.
"It's Dr. Lewis sir". Horace nodded.
"Fire up the Royal Jet. Queen Aife must be brought back at once". Alfred said.
"Yes Sir". Horace said running out of the room.
Alfred swallowed hard as he grabbed the phone receiver. Shit. Shit. Shit! He mumbled as the phone rung.
"This better be good Alfred". Aife laughed.
"My Queen...ummmm". Alfred said nervously.
"Yes. Yes. Spit it out! Aife laughed again.
"We have a guest here, that you might want to know about". Alfred said.
"Kenzi? Keep her and let the Succubus play with her". Aife laughed.
"No it's Dr. Lewis. All of the Succubus have rallied against her. I do mean all of them My Queen". Alfred said.
"I will tear your balls off and burn them in front of you, if you are lying to me". Aife said.
"I'm not lying My Queen. We have video footage". Alfred said.
"Then get someone down there and send the Royal Jet". Aife ordered.
"It's already in the air My Queen". Alfred said.
"Then get your ass down there. But if you touch her, you will wish I was dead". Aife snapped.
"Yes My Queen. I'm on my way". Alfred said hanging up.
"Fuck! Aife snapped as she climbed out of bed. She went to collect Stephen and Albert, before she woke up true hell.
"Are you fucking serious?! Stephen asked.
"Alfred is my top Guard. He knows better than to lie to me". Aife answered.
"And how dark did you say Bo's Succubus can be or get? Albert asked.
"As evil as anything I have ever seen". Aife answered.
"Then lets go tell her". Albert said as they walked that small walk to Bo and Lauren's room.
"Isabeau". Aife said knocking on the door. She stood and waited for Bo to answer.
Aife looked at the men and waved them back in case Bo was naked. Or at least that's how she told Aife she slept. "Isabeau? She called as she entered the room.
"Fuck! Aife screamed.
"What?! Stephen and Albert asked running in.
They stood there. Bo was flailing all about her bed and Chi was coming out of her mouth.
"Who the hell is doing that?! Aife asked.
Berlin
Lauren stood in the middle of the bodies strewn all over the street. When she started to feed, the women covered their mouths, that is, if they could use their hands.
They marveled at the blue Chi stretching across the dark sky. Some rolled on their backs planting their lips against the concrete. Just in case she ever came for them.
"Mmm. I needed that". Lauren said as she stopped.
"You're one sick bitch". Dina said from across the way. Lauren walked over and kicked her in the jaw.
Bo
The trio stood back, powerless to do anything about Bo's predicament. She hadn't stopped shaking. Stephen thought it looked like something out of a horror movie.
Then suddenly Bo dropped on to the mattress.
"Isabeau? Aife called from the door.
Bo growled and stood up on the bed completely dressed. "Those bitches are dead". She said as her eyes flashed blue and her skin flashed red.
Kenzi
"What the fudge man? I feel like the boy in the plastic bubble. I can see everything and everyone, but I cannot touch or do anything else. Surprisingly I haven't been hungry or thirsty yet.
"Bo?! Bo it's me! It's Kenzi! I screamed watching her come out of their house. I had been trying to get in there, but I keep failing.
She doesn't hear me and speeds away with the stooges in tow.
The only thing I can do is follow them and hope they are going to Lauren because she is going to reverse this. Bo must be pissed off at her and is about to help me. Lauren was right, Bo always forgives me. So off we go.
Berlin
Lauren walked around mentally cataloging the damage. All she heard was groans and gasps whenever she got near the women, respectively.
"What did you do to us?! Hester winced.
"Oh nothing much. Broken legs, arms, and self-esteem". Lauren laughed.
"You done fucked up now. The Queen won't like this". Dina laughed through the pain.
"Queen Aife? Lauren asked bending over the woman and laughed as she flinched.
"Of course fool, who else? She will be mad as fuck and her Succubus is an even bigger bitch". Dina answered.
"Well now. I might have to stay here and wait for the Queen Succubus". Lauren laughed as her eyes flashed blue lighting up the sky and the Succubus in the street tried to crawl away, but Lauren pulled them back without even lifting a finger.
TBC