It is the end of all hope
To lose child, the faith
To end all the innocence
To be someone like me

Nightwish- End Of All Hope

I received a hard punch to the face. I hit the dusty road, holding my jaw. Lucy was standing over me, her eyes a full black. I was screwed.

"You stupid little bitch! Are you asking to be flayed alive?!"

"It's-"

She gave me a swift kick to the ribs, cutting off my sentence.

"Shut up. You will not talk, unless spoken to. You are in so much trouble.. You're lucky I don't send your ass to hell! You tried to double cross me!"

"No-"

She grabbed me hair and tossed me across the road.

"SHUT UP!! Bring him to me, today, or I will kill you both. Your death will take eons, I will be sure of it."

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I woke up and sighed, pulling the covers over my head.

"I am so screwed."

"Why?"

I froze for a moment. I kept the covers over my face to hide my emotions. I wasn't very good at lying in the morning.

"Just thinking out loud."

"I'm aware of that, but.." I felt the bed sink, as he sat at the foot. "What were you thinking about?"

"I don't know, my dream."

I saw the shadow of his arm over my reaching over, and I gripped the blanket tight. He didn't even seem to notice, as he pulled them back, like it was nothing.

"If you're not truthful with me, I cannot be truthful with you."

My eyes widened, as I sat up.

"Cas.. What does that mean?"

"Exactly what I said."

"You're.. I'm.. I need coffee."

I jumped out of bed and he quickly grabbed my arm, letting go, before I turned around.

"You're only making this harder-"

"Shut up! I'm sorry, Castiel, but, you have no idea what you're talking about."

"Explain it to me."

I ignored the pleading look in his eyes. He was going to have to do a lot better than that. We were both soldiers and I didn't know his true motives. Heaven's true motives.

"I can't. Not yet, but, I will. I promise."

He nodded and I turned away from him, fiddling with the TV. I knew today was the last day I would ever see him.

It's your life or his.

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I stared into my coffee, thinking. I had been in the tiny diner for a while now, delaying the inevitable war.

Your life for his.

It's more than a fair trade.

How many demons would be wiped out?

How many additional lives would I save?

Are they worth an eternity of torture?

You've only known this man for a few days and you're ready to die for him?

What kind of nightmares will hell put me through if I do this?

Is it worth it?

"I don't know anymore."

"What are you thinking about?"

I jumped, at his voice for across the booth.

"Stop doing that or I'm going to put a bell on you."

"You didn't answer my question."

"I know and I'm not going to. What are you doing here?"

"It is time."

"For?"

"Nebraska."

The way he said it sent chills up my back. A sickening feeling rose in my stomach, as I realized I couldn't delay this any longer. I would have to make a choice.

"Okay. Let's go."

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The first thing I noticed when I drove into Valentine was the sheer amount of demons. It seemed they were on every block, staring me down. Lucy had not only called in all of her troops, but, a few dozen of her finest friends.

How many demons does it take to screw in a light bulb? Let's find out…

I didn't realize neither one of us had said a word until I pulled into the motel. I was too wrapped up with counting the demons. Twenty-six, I knew nine of them. They were the scariest mother fuckers I had ever came across.

Made me cower behind Lucy.

To my surprise, the hotel owner was human.

"Two rooms or one?"

I frowned at this.

"One.."

"Oh, okay. King, then?"

I looked at and noticed he was looking behind me. I turned to see Castiel standing behind me. I didn't even hear him get out of the car.

"Queen."

"Sorry, king or single."

"Fine, king."

"It's sixty per night. We have free wifi, free cable, checkout is at noon. How long will you be staying?"

"Two days."

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"This shouldn't take long. All we have to do is find them and blow off their heads."

I placed the fourth gun under my coat and loaded the fifth.

"How many guns do you plan on taking?"

"A lot."

"They're just ghouls."

"Never underestimate your opponent, it'll get you killed."

"I will protect you."

"Stop saying that. I'm not the one that needs protecting."

"What does that mean?"

"Nothing.."

"When will you tell me what's troubling you."

"You'll find out soon enough."

I haven't exactly planned out the next chapter (or her decision) so, it'll probably take me a while to write.

Thanks to everyone, you're fantastic!

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