[ Lucifer Rising ]
Kāzia remained sitting on the couch in the living room of Bobby's home. Her elbows remained propped on her knees as she leaned forward, resting her head on her hands, staring at the coffee table and half-empty coffee mug sitting in front of her. She used to never drink coffee - not until now, at least. Being greeted with the silence allowed Kāzia to recollect what had happened the day before; Ruby had given Sam the information about Lilith. Of course, Kāzia and Eva had attempted to step in and tell Sam that Ruby was a lying bitch due to the fact that they were still stricken with grief at the fact they couldn't stop Sam getting addicted to demon blood, but their plans didn't turn out the way they thought it would.
"Sam, she's lying to you," Kāzia had attempted to explain. She and Eva had followed Sam shortly after he had hit Bobby in the head with a gun. Kāzia had told Eva to stay behind and make sure that Bobby was alright, but Eva insisted on coming with.
"Shut up, Kaz," Sam snapped. He glanced towards Ruby, who merely shrugged.
"Why trust them, Sam?" Ruby asked. "What good have they done for you and Dean? All they've done is cause trouble and be a burden-"
"Oh, like you haven't?" Eva scoffed. Kāzia glanced at her as she watched her face redden in anger. Eva balled her fists angrily as she added, "the things I could say right now that would prove what a lying, horrible, demon you are-"
Ruby merely smirked in response. "There are only two or three seals left to break," Ruby continued, turning to Sam. "Only Lucifer's first can break the final seal, and that's Lilith."
"So we have to kill her?" Sam demanded.
"No!" Kāzia exclaimed. She pushed Ruby aside, to which the demon hissed at her angrily. She grabbed Sam's hands, gripping them tightly. He didn't look at her, and instead looked towards Ruby for help. Kāzia let go of his hands and harshly brought her hand up to his face, slapping him. She heard Eva gasp from behind her and Ruby's eyes blackened threateningly but she ignored them. "Sam, please, listen to me," she begged. He merely glared at her in response.
"Sam," Eva whimpered. "Please… listen to us-"
"Oh, I'm sick of this bullshit," Ruby interrupted. "Get the hell out. I'm the only one that can help Sam. We both know you're only here because of Dean. That's all you care about, isn't Kaz?" she taunted, turning her attention back to Kāzia. "That their relationship is breaking and you just want to mend it? It was already broken before you met them, so stop trying to fix it. Killing Lilith is the only way to stop the apocalypse."
Kāzia smiled fakely at her. "I loathe you."
Ruby met her gaze evenly, smiling back, her voice filled with the same venom. "Oh, the feeling's mutual, I promise."
"Sam," Eva repeated, gaining Kāzia and Ruby's attention. She had grabbed a hold of his arm while Kāzia and Ruby had been bickering. Kāzia glanced at them as she held his hand gently, almost as if he were a fragile thing. She met his gaze, eyes watering. She attempted to blink them away as she said, "please listen to us… I know Kaz and I have messed up a lot before but… we want to help you and this is the only way. You can't trust Ruby…"
Sam remained silent, although he didn't shake of her grip. Kāzia noticed Ruby's eyes narrow dangerously.
"And why's that?" Sam finally asked, his voice dangerously soft. His hazel eyes finally met Eva's as he added, "she's the only one who's ever been on my side. You and Kaz just stood there as Bobby and Dean threw me in that pa-"
Eva cut him off as she started to cry loudly. Ruby's eyes widened slightly, shocked at the girl's episode as she fell to her knees, body shaking. Kāzia recognized it as a beginning of a panic attack and was immediately at her best friend's side, gripping onto her shaking shoulders tightly.
"Eves, stay with me," Kāzia said, getting a hold of Eva's face and forcing her to look at her. Eva's eyes were shut tight as she continued to sob, ugly tears. She sniffled as Kāzia removed her glasses, allowing the girl to finally wipe her eyes.
"Sam, I already have a lead on a demon who is close to Lilith," Ruby was saying, her voice hurried. Kāzia glanced at them over her shoulder as Sam continued to stare at Eva. She saw him hesitate to listen to Ruby, only to have the demon gently turn his face towards her. "If we leave now we can catch up to him and get to Lilith."
At this news Sam's eyes brightened dangerously. Kāzia swallowed, glancing back at her sobbing friend. She knew Eva wasn't just crying over the fact that they couldn't prevent Sam from going with Ruby, but also at the fact he was going to start the apocalypse.
Clearing her throat, Kāzia reached forward for the mug, downing the last of the lukewarm coffee as she stood up, swallowing. She made her way towards the kitchen where Dean was sitting. Bobby had been angrily telling him he was acting exactly like his father, only to cut off as Kāzia entered. They looked upon her entering and an awkward silence filled the room. Biting her lip, Kāzia made her way towards the sink, running the faucet as she cleaned out the mug, setting it to side. When she turned around Eva had arrived in the room as well, taking a seat beside Dean. He acknowledged her sitting with a small nod as Bobby continued what he had been saying:
"You are a better man than your father ever was, Dean," he pleaded. "You need to help your brother."
Dean remained silent. Before anyone present had a chance to respond, a flash of bright light filled the room. Kāzia shut her eyes immediately, shielding her eyes with her arm. When she lowered her arm and opened her eyes she was no longer present in Bobby's kitchen. Instead, she and Dean were standing in what appeared to be a luxurious hotel room. She glanced at Dean who merely returned her look with an equally knowing nod.
"Hello Dean," Zachariah suddenly said, appearing in the room followed by Castiel. "You're looking fit." He smiled then his gaze rested on Kāzia, his eyes widening slightly. "Kāzia, I presume?"
Kāzia remained silent as she met his gaze evenly. Zachariah's smile wavered awkwardly as he cleared his throat, adding, "it's nice to finally meet you. Castiel," he nodded towards the angel standing by awkwardly, "has told me so much about you."
Dean smirked. "Well how 'bout this," he said, motioning at the two angels and then the hotel room. He glanced at Kāzia as he added, "the Suite Life of Zach and Cas."
Zachariah frowned, obviously confused, while Kāzia smiled widely. So many puns and references could have been said, she thought. After all, Sheriff Mills is played by Kim Rhodes who was on Suite Life of Zach and Cody. Oh, the irony.
"It's a-" Dean attempted to explain upon noticing Zachariah's confusion. He sighed, shaking his head, "nevermind."
"Why are we in here?" Kāzia asked.
Zachariah smiled, meeting her gaze. "You're a curious one, aren't you?"
"I'm just wondering why I'm here," Kāzia responded sharply. Zachariah shrugged.
"Yes, I'm sure you are. Well… for the meantime, we're keeping Dean here safe and focused for the "grande finale", if you want to call it that," Zachariah explained quickly, glancing at Dean for a brief moment. He returned his gaze to Kāzia as he continued, "you my dear, are here because I have a few questions to ask. Not anything too personal… just a-"
"If you wanna know why Eva and I are here and not in our own world, then I'm sorry, bud, but I don't know the answer," Kāzia cut him off. Zachariah stared at her, shocked at her sharp tongue. He cleared his throat and Kāzia assumed he had calmed his temper as well as he said in a calm voice, "in the Green Room, students will raise their hands before speaking."
Kāzia stared at him, opening her mouth only to have Zachariah quickly press his forefinger against her lips, shushing her. "Ah, ah, ah," he warned, removing his finger. Kāzia glared at him, biting her lip and contemplating whether or not she should kick him in the nuts, only to have her thoughts interrupted as Dean noticed the table filled with his favorite foods. Zachariah, too, noticed him approaching the table and smiled.
"Oh, please, enjoy," Zachariah encouraged. He nodded towards Kāzia. "If you want, you may as well, I suppose. Though I'm sure you don't drink beer," he added, referring to the punch bowl filled with Dean's favorite bottled beer.
Kāzia met his gaze evenly. "No, I don't drink."
Zachariah shrugged. "Ah, well, more for Dean I suppose."
"Dean won't be drinking, either," Kāzia interrupted, holding out a hand in front of Dean to stop him from nearing the table.
Zachariah sighed while Castiel remained standing in his spot, not saying anything. "Dean, if you want, I could summon that Ginger girl for you from Gilligan's Island," he smirked. Dean's eyes widened slightly as he added, "I'll even bring up Mary Ann for a bonus."
"Yeah, stick your offer where the sun don't shine," Dean retorted. Zachariah looked mildly surprised at Dean turning down the offer, then his gaze landed on Kāzia once more. A grin widened across his face as he looked towards Dean.
"Oh, that's right… you already have a fine little lady here for you," he smirked. Dean frowned, then glanced at Kāzia. She didn't bother to look at Dean and merely glared at the angel standing before her. Oh, what she would pay to kill him right then and there.
"I'll leave," Dean threatened. "Kaz and I will pack up and go-"
"You won't be doing that," Zachariah interrupted, his voice dangerously low. He met Dean's gaze evenly as he added, "you swore obedience to the angels, and by doing so, you must obey."
Dean glared at him in response, his jaw clenching. Kāzia remained silent, attempting to make eye contact with Castiel. Upon doing so, the angel turned away quickly. Groaning inwardly, Kāzia contemplated whether or not to approach him then and there and demand for him to let Dean and herself free to find Sam before Lilith could be killed. She hoped that Eva had already told Bobby everything and was getting ready to stop Sam from breaking the final seal before it was too late.
XxX
Kāzia sat down at the table, ignoring the food as she watched Dean leave the voicemail for Sam. After doing so, Dean sighed, hanging up and glancing towards Kāzia. Upon their eyes meeting, Kāzia gave him a small smile, which he returned half-heartedly.
"Kaz… uh," Dean started, pulling up a chair from next to her and sitting down in it. "A-About yesterday… at Bobby's when I blamed you for Sam getting…"
"It's fine, Dean," Kāzia responded shortly, turning away. The stab of grief and blame pierced through her as she attempted to forget about the mess she and Eva had made.
"No, Kaz, I-" Dean was interrupted as Castiel suddenly appeared in the room. Upon his arrival, Dean turned away from Kāzia to stare at the angel standing in front of them.
Dean started towards him. "Cas, please, let me see Sam." Castiel met his gaze before looking away.
"I can't," he refused. Before Dean or Kāzia had chance to step in, Castiel had vanished.
"Sonuvabitch," Dean muttered as he ran towards the wall, banging on it.
"He sealed all the exits, Dean," Kāzia sighed as he continued to try to break out of the room. "It's no u-"
Before Kāzia had a chance to finish her sentence, Zachariah had appeared, causing Dean to stop breaking out as well. He stared at as the angel glanced at the two, then sighed.
"Why can't I see Sam?" Dean demanded angrily, approaching him. "How am I gonna ice Lilith?"
Zachariah met his gaze evenly. "You are not going to ice Lilith. She is going to break the final seal," he replied calmly. Dean merely stared at him, confused, until realization dawned upon them. Kāzia continued to watch the conversation, sitting quietly in her spot.
"We angels never really wanted to stop Lilith from freeing Lucifer," Zachariah admitted. "The upper echelons of the angels actually want the Apocalypse to happen in order to defeat Hell and bring Paradise on Earth."
"Are you kidding me?" Dean asked incredulously. "Do you know how many innocent people are gonna die-"
"In all honesty, Dean," Zachariah interrupted. "I couldn't care less about the vast loss of human life that would occur."
Dean opened his mouth to say something only to shut it, his green eyes blazing angrily. Kāzia knew he was both devastated and outraged, but she also knew there was no stopping the apocalypse.
"What about Sam?" Dean finally asked.
"Hm?" Zachariah responded, looking lost in thought.
"He's not gonna stop until he stops Lilith," Dean pointed out.
Smug, Zachariah merely smirked in response. "Sam has his part to play. You should worry more about yourself and your own role to play."
"And what's my role?" Dean snapped bitterly.
"To kill Lucifer," Zachariah responded. "It's always been that. Once Lucifer is ridden we are entrusting you to kill him."
"And this is orders from your God?" Dean asked. When Zachariah didn't respond he continued, "I want to know where your so-called God is in all of this. Where does he fit in?"
Zachariah remained silent for a few moments before meeting his gaze evenly. "God has left the building."
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two updates in a day is something that never happens, tbh. ahaha. i felt the need to publish this one since the last chapter was a pretty big emotional crisis. anyways, don't forget to leave your reviews, fave and follow if you havent, and i hope you all have a wonderful day!