Breaking The Deal Has Costs
Disclaimer: I have no claims to the show Supernatural, the characters or themes, I just like to play with the characters, tease, torture, caress and the rest!! Don't shoot the writer! Sorry that this chapter has taken so long but I have had a terribly busy Christmas and New Year.
CHAPTER 08
Previously: Ruby "It's your deal that's voided - Dean did not keep you informed on where he was and you where sent to Hell and as for the contract not existing well, here it is " and Ruby pulled Dean contract out of her pocket - "When I show Sam this, in say a few months time, he'll do anything to get it and my boss will finally collect on the fabled Dean Winchester and you my dear will be his first target." (Waving the contract in Lucy's face Ruby smiled, but her smiled faltered when she realized that Lucy was smiling too.)
Lucy "Ruby thank you, I did not realize that some demons are still stupid beyond belief. You see, that contract is null and void and now your boss is never coming. " Ruby stepped back as Lucy picked up a bat and smashed the window. Ruby was shocked and then scared when she saw Sam and Dean stand up and saw Sam's look of hatred towards her.
It was obvious to both Sam and Dean that Lucy had known all the time that they where there and smiling she invited them in. "You see Ruby, your boss will never come and now I think I can safely guarantee that." Lucy said this with a smile, a wicked smile. Ruby looked up, she had not prepared for this and now that Sam knew she had the contract and knew what she had planned she would either have to get out of here quickly and lose Sam for ever or stay and end up most probably getting killed. Since to Ruby losing Sam was not an option, she realized that maybe the truth might real set her free. Ruby held her head up and looking at Sam said "Ok, I know your angry at me but it is important that you listen to me." Sam shook his head "No, Dean was right, your leading me around and just how long have you had that contract Ruby?". At this point Lucy stepped in, "defunct, useless, no good contract - totally void remember people, I hold the only contract on Dean Winchester." Ruby turned "No, this contract is good, or you would have already dealt with it, isn't that right Lucy?" Lucy shook her head as Sam looked at her in slight confusion, was the contract void, he was thinking, asking. Lucy turned and huffed at Ruby, "Ruby if that contract was legal I could not do this to it". As Lucy said this, she snapped her fingers and Ruby screamed as the contract she was holding, the crossroads contract, burst into flames and disintegrated into ashes.
"Ashes to ashes as they say, right Ruby". Ruby turned, she had lost her position, her power over Sam and the contract. She had no choice, she had nothing and she knew Lucy was enjoying every second of her humiliation. After a few seconds Ruby said, "Ok, Dean is free but he knew this would happen so he voided the contract and that means... Sam collapsed, pain erupting all over his back." Lucy smiled and just as suddenly the pain stopped. Ruby was way past annoyed here and seeing that Sam wasn't dieing, she turned on Lucy stating that she had no right to stop her. "Oh, but I do Ruby, since the deal was made in all good faith, and you yourself came here to tell me that it was water tight, there is no reason, chance, possibility, or demand you can make. Your demon made a bad deal, get over it. It happens sometimes to the best of us." Ruby was about to say something, when Sam stepped in front of her, "Ruby, I think it would be better for all of us if you left. We all now know that the deal is over and that you have nothing left to say, or hold over us. Sam turned to face Lucy, OK Lucy what do you want to release Dean." At, this both Ruby and Dean said "No", Ruby actually grabbed Sam's arm but he just shook her off and locked eyes with Lucy, who now held all the cards or so even she thought.
Ruby realized that it no longer any use staying so she headed towards the door but not without a parting shot at Lucy. "My boss will come and when he's finished you'll be the one begging for death Lucy". Sam gulped and looked at Lucy, "So, how about we help you out when this boss turns up and you let Dean out of his contract Lucy." For a second Lucy seemed puzzled, then she smiled and laughed while motioning to the boys to sit down. Before sitting down herself she pressed a button on her phone. Immediately a girl answered, "Yes, Mistress" - "Sarah, bring in dinner and order in a window repairer, I need a window fixed in the next 3 hours. Yes, Mistress replied Sarah. Now, Boys, what are we going to do about you."
Look Lucy, Said Sam, I don't know why Dean agreed to this deal, but all I want to know is what you want to free him." Dean put his arm on Sam's shoulder to stop him getting up. "Sam there is no reason to be rude, maybe you should return to the hotel and let me handle this OK. Sam could not believe his ears, Dean was treating him like a kid sending him away while the grownups talked. "No Way, Look I heard the conditions, all you owe her is three favors, we do them and your free." Turning back to Lucy Sam asked, "OK Lucy, what are the favors?". During this conversation Lucy had remained quiet, and slightly confused. It seemed as if Sam did not remember that he himself had discovered the deal. She had phoned round her contacts and discovered which one had given Dean the information, and of course she discovered that Sam had actually spoken to them to say thanks, so the question was why did Sam not seem to remember.
Lucy rested her elbows on her desk, and smiling knowing how much pain this would cause Dean said "Dean, why don't you tell Sammy here what obviously your father did to him." No, Lucy, please dad did nothing. It was all my fault. Lucy we can settle this between us, Sam does not need to be involved." Dean looked at Sam silently begging him to leave, go back to the motel, anything, but Sam was paying no attention and asked the obvious question to Lucy. "What do you think dad did to me?". Dean got up, putting his arms on the desk, and standing between Sam and Lucy, "Please Lucy, we can settle this between us. Dad did nothing!". Lucy recognized the desperation and so unfortunately did Sam and knowing Lucy was a demon Sam was surprised when looking at Dean she said "Your right Dean, your dad did nothing and we can settle this between us. Sam it's time you left. Dean come and stand behind me. Dean hesitated and then went and stood slightly behind Lucy all the time looking at his brother, begging him to understand and go. Sam stood now knowing there was no way he was going to get any information from either of them, but Sam being Sam was stubborn to a fault and tried a last time to get either of them annoyed, "I'll need the keys to the Impala Dean, since it's yours, are you going to give them to me." Sam had calculated every word hoping to get either Lucy mad for Dean giving the Impala which was by the agreement hers to him without asking her or to have him get annoyed by realizing that his baby now belonged to a demon princess and his brother had no transport. Sam figured that one of them was about to freak, but unfortunately for him, neither did. Dean just throw the keys to him and told him, that he would hopefully meet back up in a few days at the hotel. At that moment a knock came on the door and Sarah came in with Dinner and a window repairer. Sam noticed that there was an empty box and as Lucy confirmed Sam's dinner was to go. With that Sam found himself led outside by Sarah, and two gorilla sized security guards. He figured they would leave him to mingle with the people in the bar but no such luck. They had their orders Sam was to leave, they escorted him to the Impala and then one of them rode with him until he arrived back at the hotel, with an escort vehicle driving behind allegedly to drive the bodyguard back. Lucy was taking no chances, they then informed him he was not allowed back on the club's property or within 3 miles of the club otherwise they knew a certain fbi agent who would love to get his hands on Dean. Sam understood he was not to interfere. On the good side though, the guards and Sarah informed him that for the remainder of the stay, the hotel room would be free of charge and Sarah (who had ridden in the follow up car on Lucy's instructions), patted his shoulder and said she was sure Dean would be back, Lucy might punish she said but she did not kill unless absolutely necessary. Though this was said in kindness (and not by Lucy's order either), it did not make Sam feel better, when he realized that of course Lucy was mad, dad had sent her to hell, and she was going to make Dean pay for it. Sam looked around his laptop was still there and so was a phone. At a loss as to what to do, Sam decided to call Bobby and ask for help.
Bobby was pleased with the news that the crossroads demon deal was voided, he was ecstatic with the news that Ruby had been told to take a hike, and then he was furious with the news of the previous deal. What kind of demon makes a deal with a 12 year old asked Bobby as he repositioned his hat after hitting against the wall. A demoness called Lucy, I think she's actually pretty high up the ranks, a sort of princess. A princess??? said Bobby, yup that would be Lucy. Look maybe you should talk to Bella, let me give you her number and somewhere I have copies of some sigils and prayers that might help mumbled Bobby. Bella why should I talk to Bella?? asked Sam and what sigils and prayers, I thought... Of course Jim would send the book to you. Bobby became a little hesitant and asked you remember the book do you, anything else???. Sam instantly put two and two together dad had done something to him, he had made him forget. The book was mentioned by Lucy tonight as being part of a deal, she also mentioned that dad had done something to me. OK Bobby tell me what really happened.
Bobby took a deep breath." If only your dad had called me but we weren't really on speaking terms then, I could have told him that Lucy was different from other demons and her deals well they where fairer then most. Unfortunately I found out about it only when Jim passed on and he left me his book collection including the Demnos Book and a note telling me about the deal with Lucy and how he thought that really this time John had got it wrong. That's how I know that John decided you did not need to remember anything about it since you thought he had got it wrong too, in fact Jim writes about large scale arguments between you two about it and how Dean was right to do what he did." At this Sam interrupted Bobby, "but why Bobby, why did Dean do it?". Bobby sighed Sammy what do you know of Manticore's? Sammy was confused what had one to do with the other, but trusting bobby he related what he knew i.e. Manticores are like werewolves, they make other manticores by biting or scratching their victims. 10-12 days later the victim starts to become a manticore, and the fact that there is no known cure. Bobby nodded before answering "Yes Sam, but there is a cure, and Dean found it. You and your dad where infected on a hunt that was meant to be after goblins, Jim said and Dean found a cure, in one word Lucy. Sam nearly dropped the phone, Dean had given up his soul to save his family, at the age of 12 and his dad was angry. Shaking his head, Sam said look I will phone Bella, but can you send me the relevant pages of the book and scan in that letter by e-mail. Bobby agreed even though he hated e-mail and computers for that matter but in this day and age even he needed one to keep track of accounts for what he considered the worst evil ever to infect the earth i.e. the tax man.
Sam hung up the phone and dialed the number Bobby had given him for Bella. He did not ask Bobby how he got it or where and instead of even saying hello to Bella, Sam just asked her when she picked up "Bella what do you know of a demon princess called Lucy?"
Next Chapter: Bella's story and we get back to Dean and Ruby tries again.
