AN- And i have done as i promised. I got so many faves and follows! That's almost as good as reviews. Even better, in a way. That means people like this enough to read. The net chapter may take some time, given that its not complete and everything. But i will try to work on it. I'm not going to set a deadline. You all know how bad i am at keeping these self-inforced dead-lines of mine.
Castiel found himself roaming around the beautiful town of Venice, yet again. He was Grace-walking. Angels did not sleep. But from time to time, they do indulge themselves and allow their grace to rest. Whenever Castiel did so, he found himself in Venice.
"Nice of you to come back, Castiel," sang a voice, and he turned, his lips turning upwards slightly at the sight of the woman who often kept him company during his resting time. At first, he had found it frightening,intrusive. But she had proven very helpful. She had guided him through Hell in his search for Dean's soul as well as when he needed to convince Dean of what he was.
She hummed to herself, sitting down in a gondola. "Come along, Castiel. We have much to discuss."
Her hair was different today, Castiel noted, still dark, but...limper. And she seems more tired.
"What do we need to discuss, Arina?" he asked, and for a moment, he thinks she may not answer him. He is aware of the fact that she is powerful. No being can enter an angel's Grace walk. Except those with great power.
"I'm afraid a pawn is moving too fast now, Castiel. He does not seem to realize that my knight is waiting for him," she said, sadly.
Arina often spoke in chess terms. More often than not, he did not understand. But he could tell that something was about to happen.
"Foolish double-crossing pawn. One must never attempt to rise through treachery, by taking that which is not our own. Remember that Castiel. When the time comes, you will understand. But be careful. Nothing…nothing is every as it seems."
Castiel nodded and they watched the sun rise as the gondola moved towards the horizon by an unseen force.
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When Raynea returns to the Winchester's side, its just before they go to the graveyard.
"He…" started Dean, but Raynea nodded.
"I know."
And the three set of in pursuit of the demon Samhain.
"Where did you go anyway?" asked Sam.
Raynea smirked. "I have a lot of very powerful friends Sam. Friends whose interests depend of the survival of Earth," she said, and pulled up her sleeve.
Sam gasped, staring at the amulet.
"Is that?"
"It is. And you two are going to stay out of it. Get the others. I'll stop Samhain."
And without allowing Dean to answer, she ran in the opposite direction, leaving them to help the frightened teens.
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"You." Samhain's vessel snarled at her, obviously remembering who she was.
"Samhain. You didn't learn your lesson."
"You are weak. There was a time you didn't need foolish amulets."
Raynea smiled sadly. "I'm using it in more convenient and profitable ways," she replied and raised her arm.
Dean ran into the room and froze. He had come to help but evidently Raynea didn't need it. Her arm was raised and her normally blue eyes were completely white.
"NO! YOU CANNOT!" roared Samhain as black billowed out of him.
"Foolish Demon. I can. And I always will," she said, but it wasn't her words that sent chills down Dean's spine. It was her voice. A double layered voice- one that belonged to the Raynea he knew, and the other belonging to something much more powerful.
Samhain disappeared, sent back to Hell, where he belonged.
And Dean caught Raynea's slumping body, as she slowly lost consciousness.
And he couldn't suppress the horror and worry in his heart. What was going on?
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"Is it just me, or has she become MORE reckless after joining the Winchesters?" said a girl, frowning at the sight of the presently comatose Raynea in the motel room she shared with Sam and Dean.
"She was always reckless. But I suppose you're right. It seems to be more pronounced now," said the girl next to her.
"How long do you think we have?" said Gabriel, pulling a lollipop out of his mouth.
"A few months, apparently. Think we can somehow attempt to stop Brother Zacharaiah?" said Aziraphale, as they watched Sam hover over Raynea, worried, even though he had just been threatened by Uriel for being a demon kid.
The first girl shrugged. "Never liked the bastard," she said.
The second snickered. "That's probably because he threw stuff at you after the Dinosaur Fiasco, Lelahel."
Lelahel pouted. "Shut up . You're just jealous of my awesomeness, Seraphiel."
"Of course. I'm sure that's it."
Aziraphale shook his head. "If you're both quite done,' he said, "I believe we must discuss your latest assignment.'
"Ah, yes. She told us about the seals, and that we need to protect…what was that boy's name?" said Seraphiel.
"Adam Milligan. He's John Winchester's kid. His mother knows we're coming, apparently. John informed her already," said Lelahel.
"Does anyone even know WHERE that man is, by the way?" said Gabriel. "I just find it odd that he's not with his sons right now."
Aziraphale shrugged. "Raynea said that he had other business to attend to. We all know what happens when Lucifer is released from the Cage. He is not the only thing housed there."
Lelahel looked at Aziraphale, horrified. "It'll come out?'
He gave her a grave look. "There's a very high possibility, yes. John probably needs to prepare everything."
Seraphiel sighed. "All doom and apocalyptic things aside, the thing that worries me right now is this- is it really a good idea for Raynea to be so close?"
They all watched the dark-haired girl, their eyes worry worn and tired.
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"I'm not a….hammer as you say, I have questions, I have my doubts," said Castiel to Dean, and while saying so, he vaguely remembered Arina. Though she seemed to be friendly, he had his doubts about her. About his family as well. He wasn't sure if what they were doing was right.
Dean nodded, and they both stared out at the park.
Castiel felt a pull, and realized that someone was calling him. He disappeared in a flurry of wings.
Dean turned again, about to tell him about Raynea, and found him gone.
And all the while, a lone figure stood near the trees watching, before it turned and strode away with purpose.
And disappeared in a flurry of wings as well.
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AN- Um…wow. One episode took me god knows how many chapters. Freaking hell. I hope you liked it. I keep getting these random ideas, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to be following my original pattern at all. But I hope you like it, because I'm having a lot of fun writing it.
