Keys To The Kingdom
Summary: Lucifer reveals secret truths to Sam. In the hope that he can regain one thing that he lost when he was banished. Spoilers for season 5 premiere. AU to season 5
Disclaimer: Supernatural belongs to Kripke and the WB (or CW). Either way I'm not getting anything from this. Although I will gladly accept a gift wrap Sam and Dean Winchester
A/N: I was really stuck on what to do with Bobby. I never thought dealing with Bobby's legs would be the hardest part of writing this chapter. I wrote over a page before throwing it out and using this which I also kept changing and rewriting.
Chapter 4: Lost In Translation
"Hey Bobby" said Dean as he entered Bobby's home.
"I'm in the kitchen." Dean goes into the kitchen and takes in Bobby's appearance.
"So how are you doing, any complications?"
"No, when Lucifer healed me him seemed to do just that and nothing else."
"I still can't believe he did that."
"Lucifer was clear to Sam that he was only doing this as a gift for breaking the seal."
"I know it's just except for that incident with Meg and then War, it doesn't really seem like much has change. I have hardly done anything in regards to the apocalypse. Instead I'm doing the same kind of hunts as before and that has made me worried."
"True, demon activity appears the same compared to before Lucifer's release from what I can tell. Except for the response from some supernatural creatures to the apocalypse and the fact I know it is happening. I wouldn't even think that the apocalypse was going on."
"It just I expected more from Lucifer. Like wiping out entire human populations but except for Sam's dream visit and the gift there has been no activity from the devil."
"Boy just because there is no sign or activity that can be attributed to Lucifer doesn't mean he is not up to something. Don't forget, no matter how much I wanted to walk again, I was leery of Lucifer's gift. But Castiel did say that Lucifer most likely did not like leaving himself into debt with anyone and this gift was his way of clearing that debt with Sam."
"I just hate waiting for something to happen so I can respond to it." Grabbing a beer from the fridge Dean looks casually at Bobby, "so Bobby how is Sam doing."
Bobby gives Dean a hard look seeing right through him, "Why don't you just call him."
"Why should I when you can tell me how he is?"
"Because you are worried about that boy especially since he stopped calling you and I am getting tired of being a mediator between you two. All you have to do is pick up the phone and give Sam a call."
"Sam is the one who stopped calling me." Dean childishly says.
Bobby huffs in frustration as he opens his own beer. "What did you expect Sam to do hang on like some clingy ex? You weren't responding to any of his calls."
"I'm just not ready to reunite with Sam and I didn't want to listen to his pleas that we should."
"Don't try to play me as some fool. I know how much you have been missing your brother and wish he was by your side again."
"You are right but it is just not safe for us to be together now. I can't focus on saving the world and keeping an eye on my brother at the same time. Once this business with the apocalypse is over then we can go back to hunting together."
"No matter where your brother is you will be worried about him and you will never be able to put your full focus because you will always have thoughts about your brother."
"I do not want to descend into this conversation again so are you going to tell me how my brother is."
"He seems to be doing well from the sound of it when I talk to him. He and his partner have taken care of many hunts and are turning out to be a very successful team."
"Partner! What partner you haven't mentioned before that Sam has started to work with someone?"
Bobby smiles into his beer at the obvious jealousy coming from Dean. "They have been working for some time now. I didn't mention anything because I was not sure if it would work out but don't you think it is a good thing that Sam is not hunting alone. Sam has a better chance with someone watching his back."
"Aren't you forgetting what happen when Sam took up a hunting partner when I was gone. That demon bitch ended up screwing him over."
"Sam assured me that he is not hunting with a demon this time and before you say it I had it confirmed. I had Sam and his new partner meet Rufus for a hunt. During the hunt Rufus put the guy through all kinds of test and he did not react."
"Fine he is not a demon but what else do you know about the guy."
"He is not a hunter I was familiar with before Sam told me about him. Besides his name I don't have much information."
"Well didn't you do a background check?"
"Dean you better then anyone should understand how hard it can be to get info on a hunter when they don't want you to know anything. What I can tell you is his name is Nick and that he wasn't working with anyone before joining up with Sam."
"Well I don't trust him." Dean says as he folds his arms across his chest.
"You haven't even met him yet."
"Yeah well my gut is telling me he is bad news."
"Is that really your gut or your own feelings about Sam hunting with someone that isn't you?
Dean is saved from having to respond by his phone ringing. When he answers it he hears Cas voice demanding to know where he is. Telling Cas he is at Bobby's the next thing he sees is Cas standing in the kitchen but he did not come alone.
"Dean? Your still you" asked a surprised Anna.
"Why wouldn't I be me?" Dean's voice is filled with confusion.
"Because of Michael I thought ..." Anna responds.
Dean interrupts what she is about to say, "That is never going to happen. When Zachariah demanded I say yes to being Michael's vessel, I made it very clear that I will always say no."
"So Michael never approached you about being his vessel?" Anna asks.
"No but if he did I would tell him that he can piss off because I'm not interested. What is with the questions about Michael?"
"Zachariah should not have asked you to be Michael's vessel. It is unorthodox for another to approach a vessel. Normal the angel who would be riding around in that vessel would ask for permission."
"I don't know if I should be relieved or feel insulted that Michael didn't come himself. So where is Michael?"
"The angels have sense Michael's grace being used but each time it has happen they are unable to get a location before it is quickly gone. When that occurred there was much confusion in Heaven at which time I manage to escape."
"Lady we are going to need more information because you aren't making a lick of sense." Bobby says.
Anna gives Castiel a look that causes him to bow his head. "I was captured and brought back to heaven to be reeducated. Then recently Michael's grace was felt in battle with Lucifer's before both disappeared. Michael's grace has appeared for brief moments since then. Lucifer's has not but the other's believed he is binding his time and had no need to use much of his power since the fight. The other angels know that Michael is on Earth somewhere but they don't know why he has kept himself hidden from the host."
"That was why you were surprise by me because you expected Michael."
"Correct some believe that Michael is hiding his presence within his vessel that is why it is so difficult to find him. Yet Dean I do not sense Michael from you and it is expected for you to be his vessel."
"How sure are you that Michael is even using a vessel? Why couldn't it be possible that he confronted Lucifer without the use of a vessel?" Bobby asks.
"If Michael had fought Lucifer without using a vessel the devastation would be great. You have no idea the destruction that was caused when Michael and Lucifer fought before. It left scars on the Earth which you can still see today: like the Grand Canyon for one." Anna explained.
"Wow, okay so Michael got someone else to say yes after I said no."
"Perhaps or maybe it is as Bobby said," interjected Castiel. "It could be that Michael withdrew because he did not have a vessel and did not want to cause major destruction."
Bobby removes his hat and runs his hand through his hair. "So how come you angels are clueless in regards to Michael?"
"Michael disappeared forty years ago," answered Anna. "After God Michael was next in line of authority but when he disappeared the angelic host had lost their leader and that left them to command themselves. No one knows exactly what was going on with Michael except that he left in preparation for something. Most of the host believes Michael left in preparation for the apocalypse. Zachariah must have thought that if he got a vessel ready for Michael that he would return."
"So the parents went away leaving the children all to themselves. That turned out to be a recipe for disaster the angels thinking for themselves." Dean says with annoyance in his voice.
"Humans have not made the best decisions either." Castiel reminds Dean.
"Enough no need for the situation to deteriorate," Anna says, "I have told you all I know for now. I plan on seeking out information on Michael and Lucifer. If I learn anything I'll pass the information along. Take care of yourselves." Anna vanishes into thin air.
"Cas I'm sorry about what I said. I am glad that you thought for yourself." Dean says sincerely.
Cas nods his head in acceptance. "I apologize as well. I will be going now I need to continue on with my own mission."
Bobby looks at Dean after Castiel disappears. "Well you wanted something to develop in regards of the apocalypse."
"Yeah me and my big mouth," Dean says as he takes a seat.
A/N: I hope you like what I did. I know people wanted Sam to be the one to heal Bobby but it works better with the story if Lucifer is the one to heal Bobby. Don't worry nothing is wrong with Bobby. Someone will just later raise a question on Lucifer's gift that puts a new perspective on it.
I'm not sure if I am going to use what was revealed about the Trickster.
Tidbit: Bobby did not see Lucifer when he was healed so he can not recognize who Sam's new partner is.
