The Other Winchester – The Rise of Darkness Part 2
Sitting at the table in Bobby's kitchen Dean was eating breakfast; he could hear Sam and Haley outside training and knew that Bobby was in his study reading the book that Haley had bought him for Christmas. Castiel had to return to heaven a couple of days after Christmas, but had been dropping in every day or so for a visit.
Taking his coffee Dean got up and went out to the front porch to watch his brother and sister train; they had been training together now since returning from Ireland and Haley was teaching Sam the form of martial arts that she had been learning since she had been separated from them when she was eight. Watching them as they went through a sequence of movements, Dean could see how far Sam had come. Each movement was fluid, graceful and strong and in perfect synchronisation with Haley. It was like the bond that they shared allowed them to feel each other's movements. It was amazing to watch. Haley had asked him if he wanted to join them, but he wanted the twins to have something of their own and had cheekily told his sister that he'd take his street style over her fancy martial arts style any day. She'd of course replied "Any time you want to test that theory just let me know big brother" green eyes so like his sparkling with mirth.
As they finished the final sequence; they turned to each other and bowed. Haley was a stickler for following the old ways and respecting the code of her teachings. Haley then turned and gave a quick grin and wave to Dean; she was always careful never to let him think that he was less important to her than Sam, even though he was her twin. Normally, at this point they would be finished for the day, but Haley motioned to Sam to stay on the training matt and made her way over to a box that she had left to the side. Pulling out a set of training mitts; Haley tossed a pair to Sam and said "Ok baby brother let's see you put what you've learned into practice"
From his point on the porch Dean called "Is that a good idea Hales, he's kinda big you know?" Turning Haley gave him a look that indicated the he may be in trouble, but didn't say anything. Instead, she took out a head guard and put it on and then put on her own mitts.
"Haley, how come you get a head guard and I don't "Sam asked, he had never sparred with Haley before and was keen to put some of his training into action. Of course that didn't mean that he wanted to get hit in the head by his sister.
Laughing Haley said "Don't worry you wuss, given your reach and height advantages over me if I hit you in the face then you deserve to get it busted. You'd still be pretty though. Me on the other hand, if you hit me in the face you'd break it and I'm kinda partial to it myself"
"Okay, Sammy. Let's see what you've got" with that Sam moved in with a punch and a kick which if connected would have hurt, but Haley quickly side stepped and deflected. They went on like that for a few minutes with Sam barely even getting near Haley.
From his vantage point on the porch; Dean could see how good his sister was at this, as she effortlessly deflected every move that Sam made. Dean could also see the frustration build on Sam's face as he attempted unsuccessfully to make contact.
"To slow Sammy, you are showing me every move that you're gonna make before you make it" Haley said in frustration. "You can do this; just make those tree like limbs of yours move a bit faster"
"You're just too fast Haley; I'm not getting close enough to you"
"Okay, I'm fast, but I need to be fast. I'm only little and most of the things we fight are bigger and stronger. If they get a hold of me then I'm dead. I use speed as an advantage, you may be big, but you need to take what you've learned and speed up. When you learn to do that, nothing is gonna stop you" Haley continued. Thinking for a moment she said "Your problem I think is that you don't want to hit me in case you hurt me, true?"
"I guess, maybe" Sam replied looking sheepishly at the ground. His sister was small and he was afraid that if he hit her that he would hurt her.
"Fine, let's see what we can do to give you a little incentive. Okay into position" As soon as Sam moved to strike Haley turned and moved in quickly; within a few seconds she had hit Sam square on the chest with the heal of her hand and with a sweep of her leg he was down and struggling for breath. Leaning down she said with a grin "Want to hurt me yet?"
With a quick laugh Sam got up and said "Oh yeah, bring it on"
With that they got back into position; now that fight was on and Dean could see that Sam was more motivated after having been put on his ass by his sister, who was half his size. They continued to move, with each punch and kick Sam seemed to be making ground. Although Haley, deftly moved out of his way before his punches could connect and do any real damage.
Dean continued to watch them spar for a few minutes before becoming aware that Castiel had appeared on the porch beside him. "Hey Cas, you're just on time to see Sam get his ass kicked by Haley, it's a joy to behold" he said with a wide grin.
Castiel turned to watch the twins fight; he was surprised at the ferocity in which they were training "Won't one of them be injured"
"Nah, little sis is keeping just out of Sam's reach; there is no real power behind his punches when he's connecting and it looks as though Haley could do that all day, so I think we're good"
Glancing over at Dean was Haley's first mistake, the second was seeing Castiel standing there and the moment's hesitation that seeing him brought was enough to give Sam and in. With a strike to her head and a back spin kick to her chest Haley went down hard.
Sam was beside her in an instant with Dean and Castiel not far behind.
"Shit Haley, are you okay?" Sam said concern marring his face.
Looking up and with a "thumbs up" said "Good job Sam, that's how it's done" with a groan she put her head back on the matt "There endeth the lesson"
"Haley, how many fingers am I holding up" Dean said as he knelt beside his sister.
At the same time Castiel said "Haley, are you injured?"
"I'm fine, don't worry, just help me up" Taking her hand and pulling her up, Castiel said "Maybe you should not fight with someone so much bigger than you"
"Oh don't be such a male Cas, leave that to my brothers" Haley said as she took off her mitts and head guard and with a grin said "Okay time for pancakes" then with a look at herself said "No shower first, then pancakes"
As Haley moved quickly towards the house, Dean couldn't help but notice the appreciative look that Castiel was giving his sister as she moved away; when it came to Haley he was certainly more guy than angel. With a laugh Dean said "Um Cas, eyes above shoulder level, not that I blame you my sister has a fine ass, I know I looked before I knew who she was, but come on not when I'm around" He knew that Castiel and Haley had this unrequited thing going on that both were attempting to ignore because of Castiel's circumstances. Dean felt sure that if Cas was human that they would be together, but as it was Cas would be banished and thrown out of heaven if they entered into a relationship and that was a chance that Haley was not willing to take. Having had time to think about it Dean couldn't think of anyone better for his sister and knew that Cas would never hurt her and would fight to the death for her.
"My apologies" Castiel said, but there was a slight grin on his face and his voice tinged with amusement.
From his place beside Dean; Sam laughed at the exchange between Dean and Castiel. Taking off he jogged to catch up with Haley shouting "Hey Hales, don't use all of the hot water.
The twins had no sooner entered the house when there was a loud scream, one male and one female. "WHAT THE HELL" Dean shouted as he and Castiel ran into the house. When they got in there, they found Bobby kneeling besides Sam who was holding his head in pain, an animalistic sound emanating from him.
"What happened, Bobby?"
"I don't know, check on Haley I heard her scream too" came the worried reply.
With that Castiel disappeared, leaving Bobby and Dean to look after Sam. Castiel reappeared inside Haley's bedroom and found her on the floor in the same position as Sam holding her head and keening quietly.
"Haley, can you hear me"
"Cas, Cast make it stop, it hurts" came Haley's anguished reply.
Placing his two fingers on Haley's head; Castiel attempted to find the cause of the pain and draw it out but nothing happened. Lifting Haley carefully he transported them both downstairs to where Bobby and Dean were with Sam. "She is in great pain; I think that it is coming through the link with Sam. Someone is sending a message through his psychic abilities"
"Who?" Dean asked, worry and concern for his siblings clear on his face. His eyes deep green with emotion.
"I don't know; I cannot see who it is"
In the next instant Sam and Haley sat up simultaneously with identical expressions and said slowly in voices not their own "He is rising, he is rising, he is rising and the Winchesters will die" they then collapsed unconscious on the floor.
"WHAT THE FREAKING HELL WAS THAT!" Dean was now beginning to panic at the thought of someone being in their minds and controlling them.
"We should get them someplace more comfortable and then I will try and find out what is going on" Castiel said "I will take Sam, if you bring Haley"
"Yeah, we'll put them in Sam's room, that way when they wake up they'll be together" Dean knew that his brother and sister always found each other when the other was hurt, so it was best to keep them together. Lifting his sister carefully he moved quickly behind Castiel down the hall to Sam's room. Laying them on the bed Castiel looked down at them, they were both so still, a stark contrast to the vibrant young people who had been sparing only minutes before.
"Watch over them, I will go and find out what I can" with that Castiel disappeared.
"Bobby, get on the phone, find out if there has been any murmurs on what's coming. Something that can keep Cas out has gotta be big and we need to know what we are up against"
Nodding Bobby said gruffly "Watch over them, I'll put some calls out"
Sitting down on the chair besides his brother's bed Dean looked at the still pale forms of his siblings, his family the two most important people in his life and felt helpless. He had just known that it was too good to be true that things were going to good. With a heavy sigh he ran his hand over his face and felt the wetness of his tears, tears for his brother, tears for his sister and tears for the life that they should have been able to lead, a life without monsters and demons; a life where they could fall in love and be loved back and one where they could have children and grow old. Dean continued to sit and watch over his siblings for a few hours, neither moved a muscle. It was like they were simply gone. If it wasn't for the fact that they were breathing Dean would have thought that they were dead.
"Dean" Castiel said appearing before him a grave look on his face. "We need to talk"
"Yeah, get Bobby, we'll do it here I don't want to leave them alone when they haven't woken up yet"
Once they returned Dean turned to Castiel and said "Let's have it"
"Lucifer has sent Mammon; He is coming to destroy you, Sam and Haley. Lucifer is angry that all three of you escaped him; that you got in the way of the apocalypse, and sent him back to the pit. He wants Haley dead for rescuing Sam"
"Mammon's a myth, a biblical myth, surely he doesn't exist" a shocked Bobby said
"Mammon, who the hell is that, Cas" Dean asked urgently hands clenched tightly into fists and eyes bright with emotion.
"Mammon is the Son of the Devil; he is the result of Lucifer's relationship with a human woman prior to his fall and banishment to the pit. He is a Nephilim a half angel, half human hybrid and is truly evil, a demon angel in a physical body able to walk the earth without the need of a vessel" continuing he said "that is why God forbad angels to mate with humans as the offspring from those unions are unholy and evil"
"Well that explains a lot" Dean said thinking of Castiel and Haley "Okay, so another monster we gotta gank. How do we do it?"
"We don't; only God and pure angels can cast him back into hell. God has still not returned to heaven and the angels are still upset with you about Michael. They won't help and I cannot defeat him on my own"
"So basically, we're screwed, AGAIN!" Dean said angrily shaking his head. Standing up quickly he continued "Well screw that, we beat the devil, we can beat his son. So help me we will find a way, no one is coming between me and my family again" Looking at his brother and sister, still unconscious from the invasion of their mind Dean vowed that he would find a way.
Authors Note: I hope that you enjoyed part 2 of The Rise of Darkness. Please review.