The Winchesters crept toward the light at the end of the tunnel, each acutely aware of the other's movements; each exquisitely conscious of what would happen if they failed.
A cry of pain drifted down the tunnel toward them, soft chuckle ghosting after. They flicked a quick glance at each other and increased their pace.
As they neared the soft glow of the inner chamber, another cry of pain exploded into the air, trailing off into a series of choked sobs. "Stop. Please. Stop."
Crowley's familiar voice purred, "Believing Frick and Frack could protect you was a big mistake, Kevin."
