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The siege begins….
Lilith stood there staring at the now darkened house sensing the apprehension of the occupants. She turned and faced Damon who was holding Bobby upright. The older hunter winced in pain as his leg was broken and arm snapped in two places. The demon tightened his already vise like grip on the hunter's injured arm causing a yelp of pain to escape his lips.
Through the moonlight Dean could see the demon whore, her minion and one very familiar silhouette.
"Shit," he muttered beneath his breath. The demons had Bobby and from what he could see was in a great deal of pain. He looked down at his angel seeing she was still at rest. He didn't wanna leave Tariel alone. The thought of leaving his beloved angel behind tore at his heart but what choice did he have. Bobby needed them. Checking and double checking the salt lines that were carefully laid out, Dean turned and gently kissed his angel and touched her cheek before he left to join the others.
Brady and Markus were gathering their weapons with a lantern providing their only light. Brady looked up as Dean barreled down the hall and coming to a dead stop.
"Dean, what's wrong?" Markus could detect the hunter's anger rapidly rising.
"That bitch has Bobby, that's what's wrong."
"Lilith has Bobby?!" Sam cried out. Afriel grabbed the hunter's hands keeping him firmly in place. Sam felt the tiny warm hands gripping his tight.
"What's wrong, little guy?" He frowned in the dark as Afriel kept his death like grip on the hunter's hands.
"The siege is coming. The siege is coming," was all the angel would say. Sam looked over at Raphael who was now standing at the window watching as more and more demons began to gather outside the barrier.
"The siege is here, Afriel. Looks like Lilith brought along her entourage," the Healer continued staring outside the window knowing they were grossly outnumbered. He wasn't about to leave the hunters and his fellow angels here alone. No, he was going to defy orders as this was truly an unfair fight.
"I know I am defying orders from senior management but I am staying and fighting alongside you," the Healer's voice was certain in his statement. Dean nodded in the dark knowing this was the second angel to defy orders. Cas had helped him once before in shipping Zachariah's sorry ass back to wherever it was he came from.
"Thank you, Raphael," Markus said with genuine gratefulness in his voice.
"You should know me well enough by now, Markus. Besides I have an old score to settle with Damon. Couldn't pass up the opportunity now could I?"
"Angel after my own heart," Dean infused his words of wisdom into the scenario. Brady sighed as he continued loading the hollowed out shells with salt as Markus etched pentagrams on the sides. Since the whore of Lucifer still has the Colt, the group had to explore other available options.
Raphael kept his intent stare focused on the demonic horde as it continued to swell. He knew revealing is true form could vanquish all the parasites but Lilith and Damon would escape. They always managed to escape. No, they needed to separate those two but how was the million dollar question. He was but only one Archangel and they were a legion. The Archangel knew no other help would arrive, no cavalry. It was only them against hundreds.
Lilith was now surrounded by her legion as her query remained inside their shelter. She knew the Winchesters well enough that they were up to something. No matter as the house was surrounded and they were trapped inside like rats. Little rats.
Markus joined Raphael as Dean had taken over engraving duties. Sam could tell his brother was tense as they finished up their stash. He didn't need any lighting to show him that. Sam could also sense his brother wasn't focused that his mind was elsewhere.
"How's Tariel?" The sounds of metal scratching against metal stopped as Dean took a deep breath.
"Still the same, Sam," he replied flatly as the sounds of metal being carved started up again. Sam reached around and placed a firm supportive hand on his brother's arm.
As the group prepared for battle, Lilith closed her eyes as she ran the blade across her arm. Her pet failed but what was about to arise would do the job rather nicely. The demons stood back as her blood bubbled against the ground and hissed in an unearthly sound. Damon joined in as a demon sliced his host's arm allowing his tainted blood to mingle with Lilith's.
The ground rumbled like thunder and cracked around the swarm as the crimson and orange flames danced and contorted through the cracked broken earth as black fumes exploded through the flames and rifts twisting above them in the moonlight night. The thick coal plumes began taking shape as razor sharp claws materialized and gleamed in the fires of Hell. Its back covered with sharp spines and a protective like shell covering it. Wings sharp and deadly were furled up behind it nestled alongside the sharp spines. Sulfur and brimstone coated the thing's body making Bobby sick to his stomach as the vile smells filled his nose. Its eyes red like blood that cut through the night as it stared down at Lilith and Damon. The demons grinned knowing this time they would get through that barrier they had put so much faith in. The creature knelt down before the master demons as it awaited their command.
"Destroy the barrier," it rose then stood before the invisible protective barrier sensing the divine majesty this wall contained. The hunters had been smart and strengthened the previous access point along with the entire protective enclosure. It grinned as it figured out how to get in.
Sam flung open the living room windows as Markus and Dean took position. The demons were still there as was Bobby. Dean wanted to race out there and snatch his close friend away from that bastard Damon. But he knew that would be suicide. But yet again when did he ever really care about the odds?
Raphael kept his hard stare fixed on Damon as the demon's vile odor wafted across the bottom of the Healer's nose. The creature's scent was sickening and causing his vessel's stomach to churn and sour.
"Hey, Raphe, what's the scoop with you and Damon? Steal your girlfriend? Bitch slapped you in front of the other Archangels? Wait I know, he took the last beer didn't he?" Raphael darted a hard stare at Dean before turning back.
"No, he didn't steal my girlfriend, bitch slap me or take my last beer as you so eloquently put it, Dean. Damon was once a close friend of mine back before the Schism. He was like a brother to me like Sam is to you. But when the Schism occurred, he sided with Lucifer and you know how well that turned out. Anyways he worked with Alistair and I was captured during battle. I suffered at the hands of Alistair greatly while Damon merely looked on with a sickening satisfaction. He said since I refused to side with them that I would suffer unspeakable pain. I pleaded and begged him to stop this to change his ways for it wasn't too late. He just laughed and spat my words back to me. Said I was a lemming, a follower and that my true potential was being wasted. I can still remember the feel of the serrated knife as it tore and sliced at my body. The sick glee in Alistair's eyes as his admired his blood slicked hands and arms before disemboweling me. What was the worst part was seeing Damon helping him and even taking part in my torment. It was literal Hell on Earth and you should know all too well what that's like."
The pain in Raphael's voice ran deep as Dean realized it wasn't only the physical pain he was recalling but the pain of losing his brother and friend. Seemed as if he and the Healer did have something in common, too bad it wasn't something a bit more uplifting. Brady was seated beside Afriel watching as the angel trace the lines on his palms almost like he was reading them. His tiny brow etched deep in concentration for several moments before looking up at the hunter.
"Wellington, long line of seers and mystics," Brady nodded his head and smiled.
"That's right, kiddo," Afriel briefly smiled then continued playing with Brady's hands. Sam was stockpiling Markus and Dean as Raphael didn't need any conventional weapons. He was certain the Healer had something hidden somewhere but didn't really want to know where exactly.
"You sure the barrier's gonna hold?" Sam asked Markus.
"I added another protection spell after Brady and I repaired the damage Lilith's little pet caused. Why do you ask?"
Sam pointed outside as the hunters and Raphael saw what he was pointing at. "Oh because of that."
Afriel peered out the window seeing the thing outside the barrier. The little angel tore away from the window and raced straight for the front door. Sam was right on the angel's heels hoping to head Afriel off at the pass. The angel gripped the doorknob as Sam's arms collected and swept him away from the door.
"Afriel, what were you thinking? That's what they want."
"Bobby's hurt."
"I know Bobby's out there, kiddo but we can't go charging out there. Lilith is counting on that."
The little angel thought hard and deep for a moment before his eyes lit up. Sam had a feeling the half pint seraph had some kind of plan formulating in that tiny mind of his. The hunter watched as Afriel spun around on his heels and hurried back towards the living room. He grabbed Raphael's shirt and tugged at it.
"Let's get Bobby," his tiny voice demanded. Raphael broke away from his post and looked at the little seraph.
"Afriel, I don't think you are comprehending the scope of our problem. And on top of that you do not have your full powers yet. Lilith and Damon nearly ripped your Grace out and it weakened you greatly."
The little angel was stubborn and refused to buy the Archangel's excuse. He balled his hands into tight fists setting them on his hips. His eyes challenged the Healer. Afriel struggled to form his words.
"Lilith will kill Bobby. You don't want that to happen right?" Raphael sighed and knew the little angel had a point. He looked over at Markus as he remained still against the window.
"Markus, I'm going to need you. We have a hunter to rescue."
"No, take me, Raphe," Dean protested but Raphael effectively shushed the hunter.
"Dean, I know you wanna help but this is very dangerous. In case you haven't noticed, Lilith summoned up one of worst kinds of demonic entities around. Besides, if they captured you…."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah it would be a blow to Heaven since I'm the supposed savior of humanity. Spare the lecture, Raphe."
Raphael rolled his eyes and looked over at Markus once again. The immortal nodded and handed his weapon to Sam. Markus and Raphael went over their impromptu game plan.
"Damon has Bobby but we need to get past that walking nightmare outside. That thing can pick up on an angel's scent even if we are moving from place to place. It feeds off the souls of my brethren which brings us to our dilemma."
"Send me to where Bobby is then summon me back when I have him. That way our reject from the Evil Dead out there won't see me coming and I can get Bobby."
Raphael nodded his head as he figured this just might work. As they turned to leave a powerful burst of light and heat slammed the hunter and angel against the far living room wall. The intense blast knocked Dean and Sam to the ground as Sam swore he could see stars floating above him. Afriel had ducked and found himself laying beside Sam.
"Remiel!" he cried out and began shaking the younger Winchester. Dean heard the tiny voice shrieking but couldn't make out what he was saying. Sam stirred and looked over at Afriel as he responded to his former name.
"I'm okay, buddy," Sam looked over at Dean who was dazed to say the least. The older Winchester could only hear a dull roar within his mind as he slowly and painfully sat up. Looking out the window he saw the source of the attack: The demonic bastard was breaking their barrier down!
Lilith looked on as she knew that it would only be a matter of time before the divine protection was compromised. She would finally have the remaining piece of the Eye and then nothing could stop her! The demon smiled sinisterly at Dean as the monster continued furiously tearing away the shield. Its unholy blood was one of the few things that could penetrate anything magical or otherwise.
The hunter felt the bitch's eyes fixed on him as he peered out the window. To his horror the thing was succeeding in chipping away their protection bit by large bit. His thoughts raced to Tariel and how vulnerable she was since his angel was continuing to heal. He refused to let anything happen to her.
Gritting his teeth, Dean stood and spun around coming face to face with Raphael.
"Don't worry, Dean, Tariel is down in the safe room."
"Don't worry?? Raphe, that thing is breaking down the lines outside! I think worrying might be a good thing right about now!" Dean battled to keep his rising panic in check as outside things turned dire. Another bright flash and roar burst through the open windows and causing all others to explode in shards large and small coating the group in glass. Dean saw Afriel covering his head with his hands as splinters and larger shards of glass covered him. The hunter carefully picked the broken pieces off the tiny angel as Afriel remained still.
"You're doing a great job, buddy," his words of encouragement gave the little angel a bit of comfort. Dean continued picking away the glass cutting his finger on a small shard that was overlooked. He cursed softly and sucked on the cut finger as he continued clearing the glass off the angel.
"Okay, buddy, you can sit up now," Afriel sat up and shook his head and arms as the few remaining bits plummeted to the carpet. Dean knew Afriel wasn't safe up here and based by the progress Lilith's minion was making it wouldn't be long before none of them were. Gripping the angel's shoulders gently, Dean looked straight at the angel.
"Afriel I need you to run downstairs and go to the panic room. It's not safe out here for you."
The angel shook his head and protested, "No, I wanna stay here and fight." He balled his hands into tiny fists and in a defiant move slammed them against his hips. Dean shook his head refusing to relent.
"Sorry, kiddo, you're not staying. Besides, Tariel's down there and she needs someone to take care of her. I was hoping you could do that for me," Afriel's bold stance slowly began to waver as he thought of his sister. She needed him. Nodding with certainty, Afriel took off and raced down the stairs. Dean turned back to the others as Sam had started salting the windows and doors. There was no need for any Keys or Devil's traps as Markus had those placed throughout the house. Over the doors and under windows he placed several traps at each location. He didn't want to take any chances.
"Okay house is salted so now what?" Sam's brown eyes darted from his brother to Markus then Brady and Raphael.
"We wait," Markus said quietly as he remained still with shotgun aimed outside. His eyes narrow and intense watching as the demons on the other side approached the weakening barrier. The creature prepared for one final blow.
The hunters and angel braced themselves as the creature hurled one final blow. Its blood splattered against the failing line of defense creating a bright flash and shock wave powerful enough to rattle the house. Dean aimed the sawed off dead center at Lilith as the barrage marched its way towards the house.
"They want a fucking fight, they're gonna get one," Dean growled.
Bobby felt his body being dragged as the onslaught began. He knew he would be killed and that he was only kept alive so the boys could witness his slow painful death at the whore's hand. He may be badly injured it wasn't going to deter the older hunter from fighting when the opportunity presented itself. He refused to be some demon's jack-o-lantern especially when it was Lilith or Damon.
Damon sneered as he saw the familiar face of Raphael in the house. He mockingly waved at his former brother and taunted him.
"Oh if it isn't my former BFF Raphael! Aren't you just the little lap dog now! First you were mindlessly obeying God and now listening to a bunch of humans! Oh how far you've fallen," his voice dripping with sarcasm as he continued marching towards the house.
The hairs on the back of the Healer's neck bristled at the demon's jeers as he kept his aim and remained silent. His eyes still as they prepared for the oncoming assault. Raphael whispered a short prayer as the demons reached the walkway.
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