The Alpha looked up at the archangel that had entered his study. He looked young and beach boy blond. He was wearing jeans and a t-shirt that said 'Cage this'.
The Alpha leaned back in his chair. "I know what you are, but I am at a loss as to who you are. Obviously you are one of Gabriel's brothers."
"I'm the oldest of his brothers."
"That would make you Michael." The Alpha nodded. "So why have you come here Michael?"
"My brother made a promise to you. I'm here to fill it." Michael said sitting down. "Gabriel has new responsibilities and cannot come himself. Believe me; out of the two of us, Benny would much rather face Gabriel. Gabriel would just banish him, I intend to make an example of him."
"You sound as if this is personal." The Alpha said.
"For eons it was just the four of us. We were all close in those days and Gabriel was the youngest. He was our baby brother." Michael steepled his his fingers. "This reunion has made us remember how it was. No one threatens my baby brother. So I hope you're prepared to see Benny suffer all the agonies of heaven and hell. And make no mistake, heaven does have it's agonies too."
"So you escaped from the cage." the alpha said
"Not escaped, released. Along with Lucifer." Michael answered. "And a renewed understanding of what we were meant to be."
Gabriel looked at the scene that greeted him in the old church. Lucifer was in the kitchen Sipping a cup of coffee. The'yr all still recovering from the Lets save the world party he laughed. Too bad you couldn't hang around, you would've have enjoyed it." Lucifer said dumping a massive amount of sugar and cream into a cup and topping it off with just a touch of coffee and handing it to his brother.
The two stepped into the living room area. The twins were snuggled against a redhead who was stuck between them. "Now why doesn't that surprise me." Gabriel smirked.
"You're gonna love this." Lucifer said pointing toward a couch on the other side of the room.
Castiel was flat on his back mouth hung open one hand hanging down to the floor clutching a bottle of Champagne. The other was curled around Meg who looked very comfortable sleeping on his chest. "Are you telling me our little Cassie finally scored?"
"Not quite," Lucifer said "But he did get past second base."
The two stepped over the sleeping twins and made their way down the hall. Opening the first door Gabriel saw Dean with two women. The exact same two he had offered to him when they had first met. Evidently Dean had forgiven the ass-whipping the girls had handed out to him.
Behind Door number two was Sam sprawled on his stomach. His open laptop on the floor. Next to the computer was an overturned bottle of Jack Daniels. A snoring Fenrir was passed out by a water bowl filled with an amber liquid that smelled suspiciously like Jack.
"Don't ask me why but Sam and Fenrir decided to leave the other idiots to it early. Next thing I know their watching porn together. Although they do share the same ideas when it comes to porn." Lucifer said. "They both like big titties. Sam likes human titties and Fenrir likes doggie tits."
Lucifer closed the door. "But you're really going to be proud of this." Lucifer said opening the final door.
At first all Gabriel saw was a pile of random limbs and bedcovers. Kevin was in his bed surrounded by at least four women while Darius was nowhere to be seen. A soft moan and shifting of the blankets drew Gabriel's attention. "Oh in Father's name! Do that again!"
Gabriel turned and closed the door. "Damn looks like I missed one hell of an orgy!"
"So now that you've managed to contribute to the delinquency of two saints, a prophet and a couple of angels, what's on the agenda for today?" Lucifer asked.
"Coming up with a plan worthy of the Trickster and the Devil." Gabriel winked. "Since Castiel has to enter hell through the Cage with our saints and our hunters, we need a good diversion to keep the rest of Crowley's minions busy."
Azazel had been standing at the first Devil's trap studying the wards for a good while. Gabriel's doing which meant you couldn't take things at face value. Gabriel was a tricky bastard. Azazel was still trying to figure out how Gabriel managed not to fall with the rest of them. He had always been right there at Lucifer's side after all.
"Any progress at all?" Lilith asked coming up to join him.
"Patience Lilith. This is Gabriel's work." Azazel said. "This can't be rushed."
The little girl stamped her foot. "So! He's just an archangel. You were one of the strongest Seraphs. I heard Lucifer say you were almost as strong as they were more than once."
"Almost Lilith. And Gabriel is far from being just an archangel." Azazel sighed. "You should respect him as you would respect Lucifer since they aren't all that different. Gabriel may not have gone so far as to break the rules but he regularly bent them."
"I'm tired of wasting time here Azazel." Lilith whined.
Azazel sighed and stood up looking down at the little body. "Lucifer spoiled you since you were his first. He ordered us not to touch you and to follow your orders. But you need to remember something little demon, Lucifer isn't here to protect you.
You would do well to respect me also, demon because you may be the first but you are not fallen. I am. I have powers that fell from heaven with me." Azazel looked at her with eyes flashing. "I will not rush because of your impatience. I will take all the time I need to undo Gabriel's wards and you will not annoy me while I do.
If you feel the need to annoy someone find Ruby. That ass kissing slut has nothing better to do than play to your vanity in return for your favor."
Azazel turned back to studying the wards.
"That is positively devious." Sam said. "I like it. Just please gank Ruby for me?"
"Your wish is my command." Lucifer said with a bow. "I never liked the cow anyway. Always overreaching her place. Although I think she'll be more upset to see that Meg is at my side than anything else."
"Well I could see it working except for these damned little wingettes on my back." Meg said.
"That will be a problem." Lucifer said. "We can't get rid of them but we can disguise them."
Lucifer reached out and grabbed Megs tiny little wings in his hands. Soon they were transformed into the appearance of full upper level demon wings that even Lillith would envy.
"Ruby isn't the only one who is going to be jealous." Meg said. "My wings put Lilith's to shame."
"Okay Fen your turn to get your costume on." Gabriel said as Fenrir looked at the collar in his hand with disgust. A low growl was the only sign of his displeasure as Gabriel fastened it around his neck. "I know kiddo it is demeaning. But it is for a good cause and your Uncle Luci will take it off as soon as you're inside." Gabriel dug his fingers into the wolf's ruff. "Besides you'll find plenty of hellhounds to take your bad mood out on."
Lucifer ooked at the group. "Give us until sundown to get into position then open the cage." Lucifer snapped a leash onto Fenrir's collar and grabbed Meg's arm before the three disappeared.
"Now for the rest of you." Gabriel said. "Castiel, there's a regiment waiting for the command. Half will come to you and half will join Lucifer. Call them when you open the cage."
"So we're just jumping in?" Dean asked.
"Yes. Castiel and the seraphs will keep Crowley from escaping." Gabriel turned to the twins "You know what to do." Gabriel reached out and took Murphy's right hand and Connor's left. "The will of the one that graces you."
There was a pile of weapons on the table. Gabriel held his hand over them while a white light bathed the pile. "They are graced. And no Dean your guns will not shoot skittles. Although I admit to being tempted to switch out the rock salt in that shotgun with Pop Rocks."
"Kevin you are a prophet, Darius you're the heavenly scribe; your job is to witness the closing of the seal." Gabriel said.
"And what are you going to be doing during all of this?" Dean demanded.
"Worrying," Gabriel answered.