A/N: I don't know how well this Chapter is going to be.
I'm not sure how in detail I will make this Hunt considering in terms of Sam and Dean's "work" it's a simple Salt 'n Burn.
It's been a while and due to work and a busy schedule. I've not been in the Writing Mood as much recently but I want to continue this Story.
For once the Impala was nearly packed; Dean drove, Sam in shotgun while Cas and Gabriel sat in the back
"Are you sure I should be accompanying all of you?" Cas wondered under the music.
"Yes, Cas. We know the Ghost is a water-based Ghost, Sam and I figured that we could use both of your opinions" Dean locked his gaze with Cas in the rear-view mirror
"But Gabriel is-"
"Do you really want to spend your time cramped up in Bobby's house?" Dean interrupted in kind.
"Not overly"
"Then shut your pie-hole Cas, you're in the car and we're not turning back now, we're halfway there"
"Hey Sammy-boy, think they remember we're here?" Gabriel piped up, tilting forward
Sam snorted, "Probably not"
"We do know you are both here, this car is not completely sound-proof and is unable to drive itself" Cas firmly replied, though unsure about the second half of his sentence
"I think if it could Dean would either cry or leap in the air with joy" Sam joked
Dean stopped looking at the road, glaring hot daggers towards Sam, the younger Brother was clearly unphased, Cas and Gabriel couldn't speak, both their stomachs dropped at the potential danger Dean was placing them in. Gabriel could adapt to situations but that didn't mean they weren't vulnerable outside of their home.
"Dean" Cas hoped Dean would actually look at the road.
"Sam, apologise" Dean demanded, his eyes not leaving Sam who was now shifting in his seat, deeply appreciating the empty road.
"Dean" Cas spoke up again
No-one noticed the slight swerve of the Impala towards the trees
"Dean" Cas repeated a little louder
The eldest Winchester was a statue. Sam was beginning to panic but Dean and his pride were two-and-two, he shifted again under his Brother's fierce eyes
"Dean!" Cas threw himself forward grabbing the back of Dean's head to twist it forward, Dean snapped out of his trance re-adjusting the Impala back properly on the road.
Cas didn't let go for a solid three minutes. Dean shook his head out to try to release himself of Cas' grip.
"Get off, Cas"
"I think it would be best to keep your eyes on the road, crashing this car would not be wise"
"Yeah I got it Cas, now let go"
The rest of the journey was uneventful bar Sam's quick and quiet apology. Dean could still feel Cas' hands against his head too, he wasn't sure whether it was a good thing or not
Reaching the Motel Gabriel aided Cas in walking, the hours of sitting on a car seat had caused his legs to cramp and stiffen
"Don't worry about this, you'll get use to it"
"This is why I didn't want to come, I don't want to be responsible for slowing down this job"
"Cas, you're still getting use to being Human. Sam and I will be handling the Hunt, we brought you for experience and researching takes time, think you're up for it" Dean comforted him
"I'm sure we can handle some books and computers, Dean-o" Gabriel shrugged, adjusting Cas again.
"OK, I'll ask for two rooms, next door to each other" Sam offered, hauling his duffel over his shoulder.
"Go" Dean waved Sam away while grabbing other essentials. "We'll all start researching from what Bobby gave us"
"OK, so we know that our Ghost is female, cause of death is drowning and so far seven people have died through some form of water death in the area" Sam rattled off
"Great, so we need to find the largest source of water around, cause that's not difficult" Dean sarcastically mentioned
"Well there is the lake" Gabriel shrugged "It's a huge water bed, there's a cave across from the lake. I heard stories about the cave being haunted but I didn't think anything of it"
"Wait, the Spirit of the Dark Cave? That story you told myself, Balthazar, Anna, Samandriel to scare us before sleep?"
"Yep"
"I hate you"
"Sure you do, Cassie" Gabriel waved a dismissive hand
"What are you two talking about?" Dean cut in
"This Ghost, or Spirit has been alive for a very long time. Gabriel used to tell us stories when my Brothers, Sisters and I were Hatchlings"
"So there'll be more than seven victims under her belt?" Dean asked
"She is not the forgiving type" Gabriel emphasised the word hoping these Humans weren't as slow as he originally believed
"So we only have one shot at doing this then" Sam began
"That's right, Moose. Even our oldest Brothers knew to stay clear of that Witch"
"Is this a literal Witch or are you just using an insult?" Dean interrogated
"She knew a spell or two but I wouldn't classify her as a complete Witch"
Sam and Dean rolled their eyes, "Great" the pair sighed together. They hated dealing with Witches, hex bags and the whole nine yards of disgusting crap.
"Do you where she resides?" Castiel questioned the Winchesters
"No" Sam answered
"Do you have a map?" Gabriel stepped in
Sam pulled out a worn and torn map from his duffel "It's old but it'll do"
"Yes it will" Gabriel unfolded the map against the floor, looming over it scanning every inch of the map, "Here we are, it's not far; maybe another hour or so" Gabriel pointed at the largest lake the map had to offer "I think I should go in first to see if she has any survivors, there's a path that cuts around the lake leading to the cave, it's hard to spot but with Cas' eyesight it shouldn't be too hard"
"Wait, I'm going?" Cas was sure he'd only get in the way
"Yes. We already discussed this Cassie, you're here, you're a Merman and you're going to help however you can" Gabriel's tone left absolutely no room for debate
"Fine"
"Good. Now, I think we can drive until the end of this small forestry patch, there's a miniature car park, the cave - it was once a resort - is deserted now so we won't have to worry about authority problems" Gabriel finished
"We're good at faking our way through cops, FBI, Rangers, all there is out there" Sam countered with a confident smile, it made Gabriel smile without realisation
"Great, give me the map and I'll find us the quickest route there" Dean snatched the map from Gabriel's possession "Cas you needing to move around?"
"Yes" The Youngling had forgotten that he needed to continually exercise his leg muscles in the midst of this job, he staggered at first but eventually made a wobbled lap around the room as best he could while using support from whoever or whatever was closest.
"Sam, show Gabriel warding and protecting for his room" Dean ordered
"Yeah, come on" Sam gestured for Gabriel to follow with salt and red spray paint as the ready, he had written down an Exorcism for Gabriel and Cas to learn as well.
It became apparent that Sam and Gabriel were staying in one room while Cas and Dean shared the first.
"If Sam did this on purpose I'm going to kill him"
"Why would you kill your own Brother?"
"Because he-" Dean froze at Cas' stricken face. He knew he had to calm down for Cas' sake "Cas, it's just an expression, I'd never kill Sam, I've punched him and kicked his ass but I'd never end his life. I'd rather kill myself than do that"
"Please don't kill yourself Dean" Cas pleaded
Dean opened his mouth to say something however Sam interrupted by just letting himself in, his hair suspiciously fuzzier than before, Dean's entire body language shifted a whole 180 within seconds "Sammy?" He teased
"What?"
Dean smirked, a laugh escaping
"What?"
Dean struggled not to laugh as Gabriel smoothly entered the room, taking up a little too much of Sam's personal space with a shiny red sucker
"Atta boy, Sammy"
Sam was baffled, utterly so. He had no clue what Dean was playing at. He'd fallen asleep while Gabriel sat with him or at least that's what he believed happened or had Gabriel messed with his head?
"Don't worry, Big Boy" Gabriel winked at Sam
Dean laughed, "Alright, we'll get our four hours and then make a plan, I'm struggling to think"
"I didn't get to tell you what we found out" Sam complained
Dean pretended to show annoyance "What then?"
"It turns out this Spirit only shows herself during a full moon over the lake, her image is suppose to leer people in with her beauty"
"So like the Woman in White?" Dean raised his eyebrows
"Sorta, yeah"
The elder Winchester rubbed his face "Great but sleep first, Cas take the other bed. Sam, Gabriel go next door, I'll knock twice then once then three times"
"You're under the impression that I sleep" Gabriel brought up casually
"What?" Dean blinked
"Archangel Fish don't sleep, Dean-o. Cas will because of his transformation but he'll have an hour at best then he'll be doing the same as me; staring at the ceiling while the Humans snore our ears out"
"Whatever, just don't stare at us while we sleep, A. It's creepy and B. We're light sleepers, we feel a pair of eyes on us and we'll aim a gun at your heads"
"Gotcha Dean-o. You heard him, Cassie"
"Yes, Gabriel" Cas gritted his teeth
"Alright then, we'll meet up in four and a half hours by the Impala" Sam finished, guiding Gabriel by tugging at his coat sleeve
"Night Bitch"
"Night Jerk"
Extra Note: OK. This Chapter turned into Fluff, I couldn't help or stop it.
More Supernatural Elements to arrive soon
Still at work and should be in Bed.
Ahhh.
Finally released a Chapter in what feels like AGES.