I know the safe space was introduced in season 2 but I am not following the storyline I am going full on AU. I am putting my own spin to the safe space. Don't worry too much what is happening in the show I am not gonna write any spoilers.
When they went through the portal Dean felt something pulling him. He found himself in a room surrounded by lights. A scan goes from his head to toe. The hunter struggled out to set himself free. The blue ray light examines every detail. The light turns red and sirens blare out in the room.
"Archangel Michael! Archangel Michael!"
Fire surrounds the hunter. Dean tries to move but his hands are suddenly tied and a force is keeping him down on the ground.
"I'M NOT HIM!" Dean yelled.
The archangel's name roared in his head. It pressed against his skull. Dean argued. He is not Michael. He is not like that monster. The conversation with Kaia never left his mind. She said he and Michael are the same. He wanted to deny it but it was said the true vessel mirrors their host. Share some similarities. Although Dean did not want to admit it. It was true to an extent. Dean has felt more angrier than usual it was an emotion he mainly felt these days he snapped at almost everything. He charged at Kaia with force that was not necessary. Maybe he is slowly starting to become like the archangel he has grown to hate.
That scared him.
"Archangel Michael!"
Dean goes stiff. The flames overpower him and he couldn't move. He can see the waves of water crashing down and burning the fire away. But that wasn't its only job. The water is here to ensure he drowned. Dean tried to swim up but he is locked in place. Like he always is. Michael keeping a firm hold on him. Laughing at the hunter's pathetic attempt at escape.
"Your mine Dean. You will always be mine." His voice laughed.
Dean wanted to scream but water filled his lungs. He is choking. He is drowning and nobody can save him. It's the same process but it still hit Dean. He wasn't strong enough to fight. He hated being the weaker one. He choked out for help but that only made the water increase. The weaker Dean got the stronger Michael got. The archangel is the most powerful being in existence and Dean is giving him that.
SAMMY! Dean screamed in his mind.
The response is a laugh.
Dean felt himself slowly shutting down. He felt like giving up. He accepted the fact he's lost. He might as well should drown out his sorrows and let the world be destroyed. He hoped Sam's death will be quick. He will give in if Michael promises that.
A quick snap to the neck would be fine. Quick and painless. At least Sam would be at peace and not have to see the destruction Michael caused by his own brother's hands.
Dean closes his eyes but a voice cuts through.
"Dean! Dean!"
Dean opens his eyes and frowns. That didn't sound like Michael.
"Dean. Its me. Maggie."
Maggie. Maggie. Dean pondered over that name. Sounds familiar yet doesn't sound familiar at the same time.
Wait wait Maggie is from Michael's world. Is Michael using the AU hunters against him now. Making Dean feel guilty for throwing them into another war?
"Follow my voice."
That did not sound like the hunter Maggie. This is someone else.
Dean felt warmth. The freezing cold water started to warm up.
"Don't let go Dean. Keep swimming."
Can't. Dean thought.
"You can. Keep swimming."
Dean wasn't sure if this is a trick or test but he decided to go ahead and do it anyway. The hunter felt himself pushing forward. He swims towards the surface. He follows her voice using it as an anchor. She is leading him somewhere hopefully out of here.
The darkness he is used to seeing turns into light. Dean did one last push and suddenly he gasps and coughs. No water came out of his mouth. He didn't feel wet either.
He looks round and sees he is a room. Ketch and Rowena are in the corner talking, Parker is sat on the couch, Macy and Mel are looking at this large screen and Sam...
"Sam." He choked.
"Hey hey." Maggie gripped the hunter's shoulders. Sam tried to intervene but Maggie stopped him. "He is confused. The process is not complete. He needs to focus on me." She explained.
Dean tries to break free but Maggie kept him still.
"Breathe." She ordered. She can feel his emotions and thoughts rolling around inside him. All scattered trying to piece back together. "Breathe." She repeats.
Dean copied her. Breathing in then out. His mind started to clear which made him relax.
"Shh." Maggie puffed the pillow and laid him down. "Don't stand up yet."
"At least we got him out." Mel said with a laugh as she looks back at the controls.
"I wish it would stop." Dean muttered.
Maggie heard and frowned at him. She held his hand and tried to add positive energy into him. Parker watched feeling jealous. He hid it when eyes went on him.
"Is he..."
"Give him a minute." Maggie cuts Sam off. "Its drained him."
Sam understood. The nightmares of Lucifer used to drain him a lot.
"We still going with Parker's plan?" Mel asks. "Nap time?"
"It's good to catch a few hours I guess." Macy says.
Maggie goes to stand up. Dean grips her hand. The witch looks at him. He looked calm. The positive energy is having an effect.
"I'll come in a minute." She says to her sisters.
"Okay so there is a room two single beds for Sam and his brother when he decides to move his ass." Mel says. "A double which I guess Mags and Parker can share I will check the bed for you know what."
"We're not gonna have sex." Parker and Maggie both groaned.
"Good cuz we got guests. Macy and I have a room with two single beds and..." She looks at the red-head and the Englishman. "...how do you feel about sharing a bed?"
Rowena almost choked while Ketch looked stunned. They both looked at each other clearly feeling embarrassed about this.
"I will take the couch." Ketch says.
"Such a gentleman." Rowena scoffed.
Ketch's eyes go down while Rowena frowns.
"The couch is uncomfortable." She says.
"It's not like you care." He huffed.
"Oh true I don't."
She looks away and walks to her room.
Mel rolls her eyes.
"Whatever."
The witch waves her hand and the sisters go to their rooms.
"PATRICK!" Harry screamed as the Irish witch falls down the cliff.
The witch lighter scrambles to the edge and looks down. His eyes widen when he sees Patrick in a bent position.
With a spike through him.
Harry had to hold in the gag. He looks away when he saw blood drooling from the witch's mouth.
Dear Lord this place is a nightmare.
"Well that was something I would rather not do again."
Harry turns and nearly jumps back. Patrick is sat next to him. He still looked dirty and muddy but the blood is gone.
"What?"
Harry looks down. His expression is puzzled.
"Can't die remember. When you do you come back." Patrick rubs the area where he got stabbed. "I died again. I'm slacking." He stands up. "I lost my weapon perfect." He waves his arms. "I need a walk."
He storms through the woods.
Harry stands up and follows. After a while Harry clears his throat and breaks the silence.
"Who is Lia?"
Patrick glanced at him. His eyebrows furrow. He looked like he was debating with himself whether to say or not.
"I understand if you do not want..."
"She was my partner." Patrick interrupted. "Love of my life...She died."
"How?"
Patrick's expression turns cold.
"She chose to die." He put bluntly.
Harry wanted to ask more but the look from the witch made him go quiet. He swore Patrick had mood swings. One minute he is okay the next he looked murderous.
He did die not long ago.
This place can turn anyone into a killer. Patrick may not be a killer yet but it can't be avoided forever. This place lures you to the dark side. It encourages witches to go insane and murderous. Some kill to distract themselves from the painful flashbacks and hallucinations. They felt they can cope better.
The witch lighter hoped Patrick is one of the strong ones. If not Harry will help as much as he can to prevent the crazy side from coming out.
Harry suddenly gets slammed into the tree.
"Wh..."
His mouth gets covered by Patrick's hand.
"Shh." Patrick hissed. "Its them."
The witches walk past carrying a body in their arms. Harry glances over when he heard screaming. His eyes widen. He mumbled and slaps Patrick's hand away.
"I know her." Harry whispered.
He looks to check their gone. He looks back at Patrick.
"That's Felicity."