Elementals
Summary:
When the Winchester brothers and their angelic friend, Castiel, come across an angel, under Raphael's command, wielding a weapon of ancient power, it sends the trio on a quest to locate the four Elemental beings. With the Guardian of the Elementals as their companion, the group fight against dangerous powers, an egotistical archangel with a complex and against Time itself to stop Man-kind being wiped off the face of the planet and before the world they know plunges into chaos.
Author's Note: I originally started this already, but after looking it over, I felt as though it didn't flow right. This story is bound to have five parts to it, the first four centered around saving the Elementals and retrieving their weapons from the angels wielding them (Titled Water, Earth, Air and Flame) and the fifth being centered around the group trying to stop Raphael.
This is a long work in progress, and with the Prologue excluded the chapters will probably be a steady six thousand to ten thousand words each. The prologue has a lot of dialogue, but it is only an introductory chapter. My Original Character, Kimi, is bound to have odd quirks to her personality, as she has been asleep for many centuries and has not walked amongst Man since before Lucifer's attempt in overthrowing Heaven.
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Disclaimer: I do not own Supernatural, and this is completely AU after Season Five (with the exception that Sam was pulled out of the cage with his soul intact). This is nothing against the past two, nearly three, Seasons, it just works with the story layout.
Original Characters (So Far):
Kimi: The Guardian. Charged with the duty to preserve the balance of the world and protecting the Elementals. Hasn't walked amongst Man for many ages. Has an innocent curiosity toward the advancement in technology of the modern world. Powers are weak, due to lost connection with the Elementals.
The Enchantress: Rescued.
Water
Chapter Two
Flux
"Alright, do you trust me?"
"As much as I'd trust in a human."
"Good. Now, take it in your hand."
"Like this?"
"Yeah. Bring it up to your lips. Good, now open your mouth and tilt your head back."
A small choking sound sounds, Kimi's hazel eyes tearing up reflexively as the contents hits the back of her throat.
"No! It's rude to spit it out."
Swallowing the tangy, bitter flavor, Kimi shudders, "Good Lord, how can people willingly do this?"
Dean's green eyes gleam with amusement as he chuckles at the woman before him, "It makes them feel as though their problems are nonexistent for a short period of time. Another one?"
Kimi tilts her head as she watches Dean wave to the bartender, mutely calling for another round of shots. She remembered Man's creation of wine, and she couldn't say she enjoyed that stuff either. Dean had been insistent, after watching Kimi sit vigil by the Enchantress's bedside for two days, that she needed to get out of the room. Over the past few days, Dean realized the innocent naivety she carries in her person is actually genuine. While Dean hates answering a bunch of questions, something about her open curiosity about the world around her intrigues the oldest Winchester brother. Though, even behind the gleam of curiosity, Dean recognized the dark glint solidified in the depths of her eyes. Responsibility. Burden. The duty to guide, protect and watch over her charges, much like he had done with Sam his entire life.
"So," Dean begins as the new round of shots is set on the table in front of them, followed by two beers each, "Any idea on where the Scythe might be?"
Kimi shakes her head, licking the residue of the bitter liquid off of her lips, "No. I won't know until Balthazar locates it for me."
"You and Balthazar were close?" he asks, lifting his shot up while motioning for her to do the same.
Shuddering again, but not nearly as much as the first one, Kimi swallows the shot before smiling softly, "We still are. Balthazar had been created during the middle of the Celestial Age. He actually liked watching the humans from time to time. We met when God summoned me for an important meeting."
"Meeting?"
"He was contemplating on the creation of Man. It showed in the last handful of Celestials," she replies as she sips the contents of her beer.
Dean cocks an eyebrow, "God needed advice?"
"Of course. While God created the Celestials by his own hand, he requested gifts from me, and the Elementals, when he began his idea of Man," Kimi answers.
"Gifts? What gifts?"
The young Guardian giggles lightly, "The Progeny ignited the spark of the first human soul," Dean's eyes widen at her words, "The Majesty granted Man thought and the ability to learn from past mistakes. The Hunter made Man's body. The Enchantress granted the body the ability to heal itself and overcome sickness. It had been quite beautiful."
"What about your gift?"
Kimi smiles brightly, "I've been told my gift to Man had been a masterpiece. I gave Man instinct."
Staring at her blankly, Dean deadpans, "Instinct? How is instinct more impressive than a soul?"
Not offended in the least bit, Kimi turns her gaze to the ceiling of the bar, "Instinct is not just your 'fight or flight' ideals. It is the very notion that leads you to making a decision. Instinct allows Man to make a choice."
Dean's eyes gleam with a small flash of curiosity as he leans forward, "You gave Man choice?"
Nodding, she brings her gaze to him, "I read through that mess of biblical nonsense humans refer to as the word of God. The only faction of the bible that holds strong, truthful foundations is the Book of Revelations, but you already know that. Tell me something, Dean, have you ever done something? Something deemed wrong in the eyes of Man, and this Holy Bible?"
"Of course. There's a reason I went to Hell," Dean points out, a self-deprecating grin on his face.
"That is actually a perfect example. While every thought, every faction of life, told you your entire life never to sell your soul to a demon, you went ahead and did it anyway," Dean's eyes darken, but Kimi continues, "While your mind, and Man, told you different, you went ahead and did it anyway because every instinct you have encouraged you to do it. Do you know why?" Dean shakes his head, "I created Man's instinct to give him a spiritual connection to God."
"You're saying," Dean slowly begins, disbelief coating every word, "God wanted me to sell my soul."
Kimi giggles, shaking her head at the thought, "Of course He didn't want you to sell your soul, but what part in you, deep within you, did you believe what you did was wrong? Do you really believe God would punish a Man that is willing to sell their own soul to save the life of a person they love? Think long and hard about it."
Dean falls silent. He knew it wasn't right, selling your soul, but he knew he couldn't let Sam die. Thinking back over those early years while Hunting with Sam, he remembers his dad. His own father had sold his soul to save Dean's life. He had hated himself for so long, having the guilt over his dad's death to the knowledge that Sam played a major part in Yellow-Eyes's plan. His trip down memory lane freezes when he remembers killing the bastard. His dad, he...ascended to Heaven from what Dean had been told.
"You realize the truth in your actions," Kimi says as Dean freezes in his response, shock at the forefront of his mind, "The Holy Bible carries some truth to it, but most of it is Man's own interpretation of God's word. The instinct I gave Man guides them in a way, allowing them to do things they think is wrong, but believe them to be right."
Dean shakes his head, clearing away his thoughts as he looks up, "What about angels? They are more connected with God than Man."
An odd glint flashes through Kimi's eyes, and the smile she gives him holds a secret, "Angels are connected to Heaven. There are only a few, Celestial bodies that are connected to God, and that is of His own will. Angel follows the commands of Heaven," she pauses briefly, "At least, most of them do."
Dean pauses, wanting to change the subject, "So, you knew Gabriel as well?"
Her smile wavers, a somber glint in her eyes as she responds, "Yes. Gabriel was different than the first few Celestials. He loved life, in every manner. When Man came into existence, he grew to appreciate humans in a way that caused his brothers to dislike."
"He said he had left Heaven in order to get away from the rivalry between his dickhead brothers," Dean states.
"Yes. Gabriel wanted to leave with the Elementals, and Michael was not happy with it. Michael told his brother if he left Heaven, he would be seen as a traitor to their Father," Kimi smiles sadly, "So, I helped fashion a way for him to...disappear, so to speak." Glancing at the clock on the wall, she sighs as she drains the remaining contents of her beer, "I wish to check on the Enchantress. May we go?"
Nodding, Dean throws down a wad of bills before leading Kimi out of the bar. Silence pours between them as they walk toward their nearby hotel, Dean's thoughts circling around the woman walking next to him. He knew when someone was hiding something. She had helped Gabriel escape Heaven. That alone would place her in the way of Michael's wrath. Maybe going into a deep slumber throughout that ages had been more than just necessary.
Arriving to their hotel, Dean unlocks the door and steps aside to allow Kimi inside. Following the young woman, he grunts as his chest smacks against her back. Opening his mouth to ask what's wrong, Dean's gaze immediately settles on the two empty beds.
Sam Winchester stares, slightly disturbed, as the bi-color-haired woman finally stops salting the basket of fries. He swallows back the bile as he watches her happily eat one of the salt-drenched french fry. Her Asian-features appear to be more Japanese, her dark blue eyes the only feature that stands out of the norm.
"How can you eat so much salt and not suffer from a heart attack?" Sam asks as she begins licking salt off of her fingers.
Giggling, the Enchantress grins widely as she licks her lips, "The very nature of my power requires a certain intake of salt. So, Sammy Winchester, I have to praise you and your brother on stopping the Apocalypse. I thought the others and I would have to step in."
"No problem," he replies, not used to being thanked for doing their job, "and don't call me Sammy."
Cocking an eyebrow, she giggles as she swallows another fry, "And if I don't? What can you possibly do to me?"
"I can kill you," Sam remarks, mildly amused by the humorous conversation.
The Enchantress lets out a bark of laughter, "Ha! You go ahead and do that. You'll see exactly how dangerous the Guardian can be. You think Lucifer is sadistic?"
Sam snorts in disbelief, "You think Kimi is sadistic? She has the mind-set of a curious child."
"Next time you leave without notice," Sam tenses up at the hardened, accented voice behind him, "and take my previously unconscious charge with you, I'll show you just how child-like my mind-set isn't."
Dark blue eyes meets light hazel and it only takes a moment before the Enchantress reaches up and yanks Kimi into the booth next to her, "You are crazy. Sammy here was telling me that you came for me, even though I know you aren't at your full power."
Kimi smiles gently at her old friend, "I would do it for any one of you. So, what name are you going by now?"
"Mizumi Tanaka, but everyone calls me Mizu," the Enchantress replies, her gaze settling on Dean, "You must be Sammy's brother, Dean?"
"He let's you call him Sammy?" Dean snickers at his brother.
Mizu winks playfully, "He doesn't let me do anything. Kimi," the black-cherry haired woman nods in acknowledgment, "Any idea on who has my Scythe?"
"At the moment, no. Balthazar is gathering intel on who has the weapons," Kimi says, watching curiously as a waitress sets down two extra mugs and pours a blackened beverage. Tentatively, she lifts the hot beverage and takes a small sip, her eyes widening, "What fresh Hell is this?"
Mizu cackles at her friend, leaning over her to get sugar packets and creamers, "It's coffee. Here, put these in there. The packets are full of sugar, which will sweeten it, and the creamer makes it not as bitter."
Seven packets of sugar and two creamers, Kimi takes another sip before letting a satisfying hum, "I like it," she muses as she downs its contents, the two humans staring at her in mild amused curiosity, "I would like another."
Mizu shakes her head, signaling the waitress mutely, "You've been sleeping too long."
"Tell me something I don't know," the Guardian retorts mildly as she watches the waitress pour another mug full of coffee.
"Gabriel visited us sometimes," Mizu replies as she watches her friend pour sugar and creamers into her coffee again, "He told me once that he absolutely hated you for pulling such a devious stunt and leaving him no option for revenge."
Kimi snorts, "I don't consider tossing him out of Heaven a stunt."
"You threw Gabriel, an archangel, out of Heaven?" Dean questions disbelievingly.
Kimi rolls her eyes, as though Gabriel is sitting with them listening in on the conversation, "He was complaining about his brothers fighting, and after the war ended, Gabriel wanted nothing more than to get out. So, after I finished pulling my charges out of Heaven, I gave Michael my notification, and handed Gabriel the majority of my Essence. I kept a small fraction of it, as to start a bloodline with the potential to accept my Essence back when the time came. My Essence acted as a shield, keeping him off of Heaven's radar and making him appear as nothing more than a demi-God."
"What about you, Mizu?" Sam asks, turning his gaze on the tallest of the two women, "Did you have that kind of bond with an angel?"
"I did, a long, long time ago," Mizu's eyes grow somber, darkening exponentially, "I had been very close with Lucifer, before he became vengeful and full of hatred. He always admired my abilities to cut passageways through the land, and I found him to be quite amusing. Though, that was before I agreed to contribute in the creation of Man. He...Lucifer hated Man, believed me to be a traitor to the Celestial bodies. He...turned into someone I no longer knew, and then he Fell."
Drawing in a long drag of her coffee, Kimi glances over at the Elemental, "We need to start training. Your power is not at its fullest, and we can't even begin the retrieval of your Scythe if you do not have enough power to wield it."
Mizu nods, the tears in her eyes fading, "The connection needs to be restored, which poses another question. How were you able to tap into Flame's ability?"
Kimi shakes her head, tapping the center of her chest, "I carry a small amount of residual power within my Essence. Melting that ice prison is probably about the only thing I can do. It's not like I'm going to start flying anytime soon."
"You and the Majesty did enjoy flying," Mizu muses, her features softening, "Alright, let's see what we can do before Balthazar shows up with the Scythe's location."
For the next week, while the Winchester brothers investigated some haunting, the two women were fast at work. Kimi would always be the first to wake up and she would take the time to jog around the block until Mizu awakened. After breakfast, the two of them would spend three hours meditating, strengthening the weakened bond between them. By early evening, they would locate a secluded area and spar, strengthening their bodies. Kimi still has yet to grow accustomed to the laws of gravity. If she wasn't fighting, she found herself tripping over small cracks in the sidewalk, or up a flight of stairs.
Bursting into the hotel room, Kimi follows the hyperactive Enchantress, completely ignoring the whispered conversation between the brothers and their Celestial friend. She still had yet to understand why Castiel disliked her so much, so she greets him with a curt nod before making her way into the bathroom. Mizu squeals at the sight of the Celestial.
"Castiel? The Castiel?" the three men stare at her in confusion, "Oh man, you are the epitome of a walking contradiction. I'm Mizu, the Enchantress of the Sea."
"Are you on drugs?" Dean asks, looking her over in a worried fashion.
Mizu giggles, waving her hand, "Of course not. The influx of Elemental energy is insane! So, I take it the ghost hunt went well?"
Sam nods, turning his gaze away as Kimi exits the bathroom, only to leave the hotel room all together with a short slam of the door, "What's wrong with her?"
"Her influx of Elemental energy is off balance, due to the seals placed on the others. She...isn't taking it so well," Mizu explains, staring at the door somberly for a moment, "but, she will be fine. Let's just be thankful she came for me first, instead of one of the others."
"Why would it matter?" Castiel's gravely voice asks.
Mizu smiles, giggling, "Because I'm me, silly. Out of the Four, I am more balanced due to the nature of my Essence. If she had chosen one of the others first, you could have serious problems. The reestablished connection with the Progeny would have made her more quick-tempered. The Hunter's connection would have made her relentless. The Majesty's connection would have made her more...uh...well, let's just say she'd be more concerned about flying and playing games than finding the others."
Standing on the roof of a building, Kimi sighs as she hears a familiar flutter behind her. She remains silent, peeking out from the corner of her eyes as Balthazar's vessel steps up onto the edge of the roof next to her. Turning her sights back to the small city below, she inhales deeply.
"You bring news, I hope?" she asks.
Balthazar nods, smiling widely, "I have. The Scythe is in the hands of an angel named Rachael. She moves frequently and I am unsure of where she has gone, but I can give you her last known coordinates."
Nodding curtly, Kimi allows a small smile to tug at her lips, "Good job, Balthazar. I am sorry for bringing you into this."
"Do not worry about it, my dear. Balthy, here, can take care of himself. Now, what's on your mind?" the blonde-haired Celestial questions, nudging her gently.
"The angel, Castiel. Why is he unaware of his importance? Has no one told him?"
Balthazar rolls his eyes for good measure, "Poor Cassie. He is the youngest of us all. When God took a leave of absence from Heaven and left Michael in charge, that egotistical narcissist learned of what you and God had done. He made a decree that no angel was to speak of Cassie's potential. He even went so far as to place Cassie at the head of his garrison before ordering them to retrieve Dean from Hell."
"He had hoped Castiel would have fallen," Kimi surmises, cursing the vindictive archangel, "He should consider himself lucky he's locked in a cage with Lucifer."
"Yes, yes he should. Though, I think even Cassie knows he is different. Ever since his wings developed fully, he's known, but I can tell you, he is the most devout to our Father," Balthazar informs, earning a softened smile from the woman, "Are you ever going to tell him?"
"Maybe," she pauses, looking over at Balthazar, "Maybe when this is over, I will tell him."
Assuming they all don't die in the process, Kimi muses inwardly.
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Next Chapter: Titled- Volatile: The Chase is on for the Scythe and a tension between Castiel and Kimi continues to grow.