The door opens and a small figure stumbles through. The new arrival takes several breaths and they nervously trail their fingers through their hair. They straightened up and they look at the archangel.

Michael's eyes widen.

"Kevin?"

Kevin Tran gulps and he nearly drops the tablet in shock. He walks back until his back hits the wall. He swallows and puts on a shaky smile.

"Lord Michael." He bows. "It's so good to see you."

That was an obviously a lie.

Kevin forced himself to keep smiling at his former boss.

"I apologize about the umm the bang I um I fell in on my way here and I..." He huffed a nervous laugh. "I was given the order to meet you like right now so I umm I uh...I ran and I tripped over and fell." He hugs the tablet to his chest. "Nothing is broken I can assure you everything is in one piece so no need to worry..." He looks at the door. "Oh snap." He sighs. "I should have knocked I'm sorry."

" Kevin." Michael walks towards him. Kevin presses against the wall as the archangel towers over him. Michael frowns. "Prophet Kevin Tran?"

"Yes sir."

Kevin expected the archangel to yell him or question him on how the Hell he is alive? By looking at Michael's surprised reaction it seems Raphael hasn't told him about the Prophet being back from the dead.

A groan came from the archangel. Kevin frowns as sees Michael's rubbing his head.

"Why?" Michael gestures to the Prophet. "Out of all the people I could be seeing I'm seeing you? You're my hallucination?"

What?

"Um sir."

"I know Dean is real but you...you're not real you're dead. "

"Was dead." Kevin corrected him.

Michael shakes his head. He bends forward so he is eye level with the Prophet.

"Okay." He sighs. "I'm guessing you are here to talk about that order I gave you."

"Sir I was fine with that order you kept your promise I went to Heaven I was with mom then Raph..."

"That's what my mind wants me to think. I told myself I did the right thing." He laughs to himself. "I am a fool to think sending an innocent life to die was the right call. I gave out the order because I wanted Jack to feel guilty. I wanted him to blame himself for the deaths." He grits his teeth. "Jack really does have every right to hate me. I killed so many...so many lives. Kevin, all he wanted was to see the hot women in paradise."

Kevin was freaked out by Michael's strange behavior. The Prophet knew there was something different about Michael in his vision. This...Kevin wasn't expecting this.

"What's done is done." Michael sighed. "The Prophet did annoy me but he did devote his life to the cause. He was a good little soldier he played his part well now he is getting the peace he deserves."

He turns away from the Prophet and looks outside. He didn't notice Kevin's staring at him with his mouth open like a cod-fish.

Dean was gone again so the archangel had some time alone to process his thoughts. He debated with himself whether he should tell the others not. They had the right to know Dean is here but Michael didn't want to be used as a communication device. That's what would happen Sam, Cas and Jack would only ask about Dean they wouldn't care about Michael anymore. Michael knew he is being selfish but all he wanted was to have time with his alternative brother, nephew and Sam. He wanted as much time with them as possible before Dean comes and destroys everything Michael built with them. The hunter wouldn't do it intentionally but if there is a choice between Dean and Michael of course they would choose Dean.

Michael hears the door open. He feels his brother's presence.

"Raphael."

"Michael." Raphael nodded.

The brothers always greeted each other like this. It felt weird it's been so long since they greeted each other in this manner.

Raphael smiles.

"I see you and the Prophet had some time to catch up."

Michael stiffened. He turns towards his brother. The younger archangel had his hand on Kevin's shoulder. Michael was going to ask if his brother can see the Prophet but the archangel didn't have to ask. Seeing Kevin bowing down to Raphael confirmed that Kevin is real...

...and alive!

Michael hitched his breath as he took in the scene.

That's impossible. Kevin is dead I felt his soul go to Heaven.

That explained why Kevin looked terrified when Michael opened up to him. Michael felt angry with himself. He couldn't even tell who was real or fake. Now Kevin heard his confession, Michael did not know where to put his face.

"Something wrong brother?" Raphael frowned.

"No." Michael smiles. "It's just a surprise to see the worm back in business."

Raphael chuckles.

"Yeah his vacation was cut short. Everything fell apart since you...left." Michael maintained a stoic expression not wanting his brother to see how pissed off he was. "I needed help to restore my empire."

"You're empire?"

"The throne was free." Raphael grinned.

"You kept the seat warm just for me." Michael grinned back.

The younger archangel raises his eyebrow. He walks past a shaking Kevin and goes up to his older brother.

"Brother, I don't want to start any fights but you chose to leave this world. You left the angels at stray did you really think you can just come back and take the throne and act like nothing happened? They see me as their leader. Not you."

"We both know how desperate you wanted the throne."

"You were not in a good place brother."

"So we're back to that conversation now are we?"

"You were obsessed. The vision from Kevin, the Sword your true vessel that's all you to started to care about. God..."

"Does care." Michael cut in with a nod.

"Care?"

The younger archangel cocked his head like he always does when he is confused about something.

"It's complicated."

"You spoke to him?"

"No."

"You really believe he is here for us?"

"Like I said it's complicated." Michael thought back to his conversation with the actor who played Chuck and The Christmas Carol story. "Father saved me."

"Saved you?" Raphael snorted.

"He did. He warned me about my plans about what would happen if I continued what I was doing and destroying everything in my path." He looks outside at the wasted lands. "I would die."

"Die?"

"Yes. He saved me and I am forever grateful." He smiled.

"Was I mentioned?"

Raphael bit his lip. Hope shone in his eyes. Michael shakes his head.

"Just me."

Jealously shows on Raphael's face.

"Why am I not surprised." Raphael sneered. "You were always special. Everyone thought Lucifer was the favorite but I'm certain Father had a soft spot for you to. I mean look at you. You got your perfect vessel, you went to paradise you were rewarded! I helped you in the Apocalypse yet I get nothing!"

"Uh sir I think I should go."

"GET OUT!"

Kevin obeys the younger archangel and runs out of the room.

"You destroyed this world!" Raphael glared. "You killed lives. Yes I am not a fan of those mud monkeys either but you are wasting resources. The Prophet we both knew how valuable he is and yet you send him to DIE!"

"It was for the mission."

"The Prophet is a gift. He sees the future. You want to throw that away? No wonder you didn't get your Sword in this world. You have no clue when it comes to looking after things. You can't even look after Father's creations." Michael clenched his fists. Raphael continued "For you to be back here something must have gone wrong. Did you destroy another world brother?"

"No." Michael tried to keep his temper in check. Part of him really did want to punch his brother in the face. "The world is still standing." Michael folds his arms "I should be the one asking the questions. For starters how are you alive?"

"You were such a mess full of rage you couldn't even tell I was illusion. Did you really think I would show up? I knew you would try to kill me. You killed Lucifer, Gabriel. You destroyed our family."

The older archangel scoffs.

"What happened to moving on? Putting all that in the past. Trying to be family again." Michael shakes his head. "I knew you were talking crap."

"You didn't agree to happy families either."

"We were both playing each other." Michael smiled. "Wow what have we both become brother."

"You're the worst."

"Keep it up and I won't tell you about paradise."

Raphael's mouth snaps shut. He looked stunned by Michael's response. Michael smiled. On the outside Raphael appeared angry but deep inside Michael can sense the feeling hope. Raphael was also desperate. Michael was certain his brother wanted something but now that he brought up the other world Raphael became more desperate than ever. That's when Michael realized what his brother's plans are. Raphael wanted to go to the other world.

Of course he wants to go there. He wants a new land to rule.

Michael looks down at his brother. A grin forms on his face.

"I know you are interested. I could tell you how to get there. We could go together."

Raphael steps back. He gives his brother a wary look.

"Even if I was interested." He frowns. "You could lie to me, leave me behind."

"You could leave me behind." Michael pointed out. "We got to start focusing on our trust issues dear brother. We must put our differences to the side and work together to make the world a better place. How we always envisioned it. Make father proud. Maybe father will reward you."

As Michael spoke he reached out and pulled the feeling of hope forward. He used his empath abilities to twist Raphael's emotions. The part when Michael mentioned God Raphael's anger was moved back and hope moved to the front. Hope showed on Raphael's face. The feeling of hope was so sudden the younger archangel was speechless. Raphael gaped at him. His reaction amused Michael.

"I didn't expect you to be so open about paradise. I thought you were going to be a challenge." Raphael frowned.

"Lets start fresh for real this time." Michael nodded.

Raphael nods back.

"Yes." He agreed.

"First I want to see those mud monkeys especially the nephilim. I want to have a chat with them." He grinned like a mad man. "Give them the perfect welcome."

"Shouldn't we get moving? Paradise."

"I see them first then I'll talk."

Raphael looked suspicious. Then the hope of reaching paradise overwhelmed his thoughts again. He didn't notice Michael smirking at his dazed expression.

"Very well." Raphael smiled. "I'm interested in the spawn. I would like to know how his powers are back."

"They will talk to me...alone."

"Not going to happen."

When Michael gave him a stern look a look Raphael knew too well it was a look that scared many angels. The younger archangel quickly changed his mind.

"Okay you have a point they don't trust me but I'm not letting you go in there alone."

Raphael's eyes glow. Moments later a woman runs in. She straightened up when her eyes went on the two archangels. She puts her hands behind her back and gives a slight nod.

"Lord Raphael you called."

"Yes."

Michael nods to the new arrival.

"Good to see you again Hannah."

"You to Lord Michael."

Hannah looked between them both waiting for her next order.

"Escort Michael to the dungeons." Raphael ordered.

"Watch his every move." Hannah heard Raphael's voice in her head.

Hannah nods.

"Yes Lord Raphael." She looks down the hallway. "Lord Michael?"

Michael smiles at his brother.

"See you later brother."

Michael let Hannah go first. He follows her down the hallway. Something caught his attention. He pauses outside a door.

"Hannah."

The angel stops and faces him.

"Yes sir?"

"What is in this room?"

Michael eyes the door up and down. He couldn't feel nothing from this room. There is a block. He didn't remember this when he was last here.

"That room is off-limits." Hannah answered. "Only Lord Raphael can go in that room."

"Really?" Now Michael is intrigued. "What is he hiding? "

"I can't tell you. You will have to ask him. " She frowns. "I'm sorry but I serve Lord Raphael now."

"I understand."

Michael gives the door another look.

I'm checking this out.

The archangel knew now was not the time he would have to come back later. They both continued their journey towards the dungeons. Hannah was silent which wasn't a surprise the angels only talk if they are spoken to. A question popped up in Michael's head.

"Hannah." Hannah turns her head towards him. "You were always a good soldier... one of the best actually."

Hannah looked surprised. Michael has never praised her. The archangel never praised anyone. A hint of guilt flashed across his face. An expression that is so foreign on his face

"Was it bad when I left?"

Hannah thought on how she could answer his question. She had to be careful on how to approach the situation. The angels knew Michael is sensitive and he had a temper on him. She really did not want to be on his bad side.

Michael seemed to sense her stress. He places his hand on her shoulder. She looks down at her shoulder and her face screws up. She wasn't used to human gestures.

"You are all scared of me." Michael sighs. " I already knew that and I wanted you all to fear me. Not anymore. I'm your brother Hannah you can talk to me I will not be mad. "

Hannah hesitated. She could lie but Michael would straight away know she is lying. Hannah is too honest for her own good. Hannah had no choice but to tell him the truth.

"Your mission was to go to paradise, we don't question the mission we supported you all the way. The aftermath...at first we were lost without a leader we didn't know what to do. Then Raphael took over and we followed him ever since. You gave us no instructions on what to do after you left. Some of us thought we were going with you." She sighs. "Most of us felt betrayed."

Michael was expecting it. He was expecting something hurtful to come out of Hannah's mouth. The truth does hurt. He wanted to apologize but that wouldn't change anything that wouldn't make him leader again. The angels have made it clear they follow Raphael. Even the Prophet follows Raphael.

The archangel clears his throat.

"When we reach the dungeon I wish to see Castiel first."

Hannah straightened up at the order feeling relieved by the change of topic. She nods eagerly wanting to end this conversation and move forward. The angels are not keen in being in a conversation for too long. They are not the social type.

"Yes sir."

They continued down the hallway in silence.

Michael is getting the hang of his empath abilities. Say hello to AU Hannah. I always liked Hannah shame she got killed off in the show. I used to love the chemistry between her and Cas.

We will be seeing the others in the next chapter. :)