That's A Real Life Bronze Age Priestess Sammy
Chapter 13
Muwatti had suspected after that particular conversation with the Knights, Dean would've gone back on his idea of bringing her with them. That man just loves to carry the burdens of the whole world, doesn't he? It's almost as if, he doesn't know how to function if he's not worrying over something or holding himself responsible for everything around him, but especially Sam. No, he'd much prefer to worry over other things, because if he doesn't do that, he'd have to worry about himself. And somehow he's convinced himself that he can never do that.
Just like every other member of her family, she too had her own responsibilities and duties, and shirking them would have meant the death of people and destruction of her family. But that doesn't even begin to compare to what Dean must constantly feel. It was such a stark contrast to her time with him when he was a demon, who did whatever he wanted. At first glance anyone could think that the human Dean does whatever he wants as well, but it's not the same thing. His indulgences are without substance and are temporary, and does them intentionally that way. Because he truly believes that he doesn't deserve the kind of happiness that is long-lasting and meaningful, no matter how much he may desire them. It's a wonder that the man has strength to get up every morning.
Then there is Sam, who is also burdened, but instead of indulging in various vices, like his elder brother, he choses to embrace his anger and guilt, to the point where all of his actions and thoughts are directed by them. That's how he was when she first laid eyes on him. Angry over losing his brother. Guilty over losing his brother. He was so focused on that one task that he didn't even notice that his anger and guilt were overpowering him. Was his plan really to run around the Bunker until the dyewara showed up?
However Muwatti was slowly realising that charging into danger, all the while solely relying on luck, seemed to be the default Winchester behaviour. The type of luck that never runs out. She wouldn't have let Demon Dean do anything, mostly because her stopping him from killing Sam, would definitely have annoyed him. However it was clear that Sam can be careless sometimes. Maybe it was because of his desperation to get his brother back. Along with anger and guilt, he was also lost, and in that state, getting his big brother back was the only acceptable outcome for him, even if he can become a bit rash and acts too quickly, without really thinking about it.
Like the movie from last night. She's sure that he wasn't intentionally trying to be cruel and must have genuinely thought that it would be an enjoyable experience for all for them, she absolutely believes that. But how the fuck did he not see it? The similarities and the specificities. As well as, being very accurate. So fucking accurate. That is not to say that she went around dry-humping the demons around her, but she did spent the first few days touching everything she could get her hands on. As long as it wasn't a smooth stone floor. Demon Dean was very much confused, for obvious reasons.
After last night, she had learned that nothing can come between Sam Winchester and Sam Winchester's plan, no matter what may happen. Once he's decided he has decided to do something, he will do it, despite the several good several good reasons why he should stop. However she can't help but wonder, what if one day the price just ends up being too high, and her making a joke in an attempt to brush it off wouldn't be enough to make a difference. He is a very determined man. Also very judgemental, just like the historians. For people who do not hold a degree in human psychology, and only in history, and are no where near qualified to be analysing her mental state, they really love doing that.
Understanding what kind of men they are, has become quite an interesting exercise for her. It's either them or keeping up with all those people on the television. And despite the fact that they don't appear to do much, it's very clear they are part of the cultural milieu and unfortunately are basically unavoidable. Anyways, all she could do was make observations on the brothers, who certainly had an unfair advantage over her and could simply read up any number of books about her. Too bad she can't return the favour.
Despite having made the decision to apologise to Muwatti, Sam still hadn't. After the phone call with the Knights, he didn't know how to bring it up. He had finished his call with the police when they pulled up to the high school and then Dean made fun of theatrical past, or more accurately, the lack there of. They were on their way to the principal's office, after asking for direction from a student passing by, when he noticed Muwatti frowning and asked her if she was alright. "Just getting a headache all of a sudden. Which is weird, because I don't get them unless I'm…" She broke off and started to look around the hallway. However she simply shook her head and told him that she's fine and not to worry.
"Are you sure? With the Knights being suspicious and everything, it would be natural for you to be …." He seemed to flounder, straining to search for an accurate word but instead just said, "not fine?" Dean pointed out this was the exact reason he was always assigned tech and never could land an acting role.
"For the last time, to the both of you," She said while posting at Dean and him, "I am fine. Just because I'm not crippled with fear, doesn't mean I don't understand the severity of my situation. What you have to understand is that someone or something has always wanted to kill me. I was only a few hours old, when I was poisoned for the first time. This is not a new experience for me. It's just that angels and demons have replaced pharaohs, kings, nobles, and royal stepmothers."
"Few hours old?" Dean repeated her words back, in shock. "Who poisons a baby?"
She shrugged and calmly stated, "Not sure who really was behind it, but anni and atti decide to lay the blame on the King of Mitanni, because it was the perfect reason for going to war against his kingdom. Which paid off really well, because we ended up gaining large stretches of the previously disputed lands."
Somehow that ends up shocking his brother even more. "Wow. Their new born daughter gets poisoned, but Henti and Suppi- Suppum-,"
"Suppiluliumas I." He decided to put his brother out of his misery and help him.
Muwatti couldn't help but giggle at their interaction and said, "I realise it sounds absolutely horrid but empire comes first."
They talked to Principal Salazar, who gladly answered all of their questions, and then walked them to the auditorium, where Ms. Chandler was last seen. It appears that the students had decided to move on ahead with the play, whatever it was, without the actual teacher.
Sam once again thinks that maybe Dean was wrong, and there is no case here after all. But such thought went right out of the window when he heard the words 'you idjits'. As well as Muwatti asking them, "Why is that child dressed like Castiel?"
A short update,I know. But to be honest I'm going to really enjoy doing these next couple of chapters. Comments are appreciated.