Replies to reviews
vrskaandrea: Thank you for the review
VegasGranny: Thank you for the review
Divineoverseer: Thank you for the review
Lord Michael Demiurgos: Thank you for the review
Sam sat down with a cup of coffee and his laptop that he took with him almost everywhere. He runs his fingers along the area where the beard once was. Dean immediately got him into that bathroom to shave it off the day after he returned.
Dean did not like that beard at all.
Sam chuckled at the memory.
Dean can't see that a beard actually suits me.
Its been a couple of days since Dean returned and not everything has gone back to normal. Everyone is happy Dean is back but the 'passenger' he was carrying with him, that took a lot to get used to.
Sam and Michael have not had a good past. Years in the cage it must have done some damage to the archangel. Sam still remembered Michael's panic attack from three weeks ago. But Dean now claims Michael has changed.
Sam did want to believe his brother he really did but these type of alliances rarely last. All Sam could think of every time he looked at his brother was that sickly, blue pool of grace that flashed across his brother's eyes.
It made Sam feel guilty that Dean knew what was going in his mind. Dean had to remind him.
"Its me Sam"
Sometimes Sam laughed it off but Dean could see the worry in his eyes. Sam hasn't been great at covering up the worry recently.
Gabriel arranged a place for the AU hunters to stay and got them phones, electrical devices, clothes, he really spoiled them. Built them a whole new life. It amazed Sam how Gabriel even did it.
He is the archangel Gabriel.
Gabriel swung by yesterday to see his nephew like he said he would before announcing his return to Heaven to fix the current crisis up there. The archangel leaned and whispered into Dean's ear. Sam watched with a look of uncertainty and curiosity. Dean turned and flashed a smile at his little brother.
Although Sam didn't hear the conversation he knew Gabriel was talking to Michael about something private. Sam eventually shrugged it off assuming it was a Heaven matter. It did still annoy Sam that Dean gets to be a part of these talks.
Its been weird not having the AU hunters around. The last few weeks there was routine checks for weapons, supplies and cooking, chatter in the bunker non stop, people going in and out constantly going on hunts or tracking down leads linked to AU Michael.
Now the bunker is quiet. It was back to being the Winchesters home again.
Mary has been supportive trying to be a better mom. She is worried about her eldest she couldn't think what it must be like to be harboring an archangel. The huntress received a text from Bobby regarding a case in North Carolina. Her sons insisted she should go but Mary didn't want to leave because she feared it might be the last time she sees Dean, Michael could change his mind and take control.
Dean got his mom to leave. He didn't want her to stay around to babysit him, she should be out actually doing something, saving lives. Also Dean had enough of people worrying about him. There was only so much he could take. Mary promised to keep in contact.
Cas has given the older hunter strange looks like he was trying to catch anything out. The angel didn't trust Michael either. Sam has noticed Cas mainly staring at Dean's back. It did confuse the younger Winchester at first but then it struck him that Cas was looking at Michael's wings. The wings that Dean can now apparently control. Even that slightly freaked Sam out.
Jack, Sam felt bad for the kid. Every time the former nephilim approached Dean his mouth would open but then close like he was scared to say something that might offend the older hunter. The brothers and Cas knew this was about Michael. Jack badly wanted to talk to him but hardly anyone was keen to have the archangel in control. They only just got Dean back they didn't want to lose him again. Sam didn't like the thought of Michael using his brother's mouth, arms, legs, it all felt wrong.
So far these last couple of days have been intense.
The sound of footsteps causes Sam to sit up straight.
"Dean."
Dean peers in.
"Hey."
The older hunter walks in and goes straight to the fridge to get himself a beer. Sam remained tense as his brother sat down next to him.
"You alright?" Dean asks giving his brother a concerned look over.
"Uh yeah."
Sam clears his throat and tries to relax.
Its Dean. Just Dean.
"How about you?" Sam asks.
Dean shrugged, his eyes go on to his bottle.
"Tell him or I will."
Dean eyes go back on his brother.
"I gotta tell you something."
Sam swallowed. That is usually not a good thing.
"What?"
"I um...I felt something."
"You felt something?"
"Yeah. I felt this power. It was really strong. It hurt Michael." Sam raised his eyebrow. "The other Michael." Dean quickly clarified.
"Really?"
"Yeah. We heard his scream."
"We?...Oh."
"Michael heard it. Michael said we should find it before it goes in the wrong hands."
"What is it?"
"I don't know. I felt it not saw it."
"Do you know where it is?"
"Not exactly. But I can take us to it. I just gotta follow it."
"You got this all information from Michael."
"Yes but Sam I felt it I swear, it woke me up."
"Can't you tell me the location now? So I can go and get it."
"You..." Dean's voice trails off. "But Sam...I just said I don't know where it is I gotta drive to it. I gotta go to it."
"It might not be a good idea."
"Why not?" Then Dean sighs. "Its Michael."
"No well..." Dean frowns at him. Sam sighs. "It might be a bad idea for Michael to be near it. He could..."
"Turn bad, take control and destroy it."
"Dean."
"You know he can hear you Sam." Sam became tense again. Dean regretted bringing that up. "Sam. He has no desire to use whatever this thing is against us. He wants it found before it falls in the wrong hands. It's up to us to keep it safe. We could use it to kill the other Michael. That's not gonna happen if we just sit here." He stands up. "I'm going Sam. With or without you."
Sam stands up. He did not want his brother out of the bunker. Dean is too stubborn to stay put.
Just keep an eye on him.
Sam nods.
"Alright. I'll text Cas to let him know we're heading out. He is on a hunt with Jack."
Dean nods. It was probably good for that kid to be out. Keeps him distracted.
"I'll get my stuff."
Dean gulps down the last of his drink and tosses the empty bottle into the bin. He walks down the hallway and turns into his bedroom. He gets his bag from under the bed and starts placing guns, knifes, holy water, dead man's blood, salt. The essentials for a hunter.
His reflection from the mirror frowned at him.
"This is not going to work Dean."
Dean zips his bag and turns to the mirror. Recently Dean discovered he can see the archangel wearing his face through the mirror. Since then Dean has tried to avoid it. Seeing his reflection doing something entirely different, it did creep him out a bit. Dean is the only one who could see it. If other people saw they would think he is having a conversation with himself.
"Why wouldn't it." Dean kept his voice low as he spoked not wanting his brother to hear.
"Trust" Michael answered. "There is a lack of trust between you."
"He trusts me. Its you he doesn't trust."
"You are part of me Dean. So his level of trust towards me does affect you to. He doesn't like us working together."
"Ya think I didn't know that."
"It has to be sorted. If it continues it will lead to a disastrous result. Someone could get hurt. You both have to be straight with each other. No secrets, no running around behind each other's backs."
"Running around behind each other's backs."
"You both have done it in the past. Now it's not the time to mess about. Anything happens you tell people not bottle it up inside you or pull a Dean Winchester trying to sort the problem out yourself. Things have changed now. I'm here. The other me is out there, his army is increasing and this power could become another problem to us if it's not sorted. Yes you are powerful but that doesn't mean you should push your family away."
"I'm not gonna do that."
Michael gives Dean a look.
"I know you Dean. Something will happen you will push everyone behind you. Family comes first to you I get it but tackling a problem head on by yourself." He shakes his head. "No. You all got to stick together. Trust each other. It's the only way we can win this thing. Look what happened between me and the other me three weeks ago, I pushed your family and friends away to protect them, I lost my grace because of it. I went in it alone thinking I can kill the him myself. Don't make the same mistake Dean."
Dean stood dumbfounded by the archangel's speech.
"Where the hell did that come from?"
"I had time to think while you been in control. Its... helped."
"Right."
It went silent for a few moments.
Dean puts his jacket on and swings it over his shoulder.
"I guess we better head out before Sam thinks something has happened to me."
Dean tilts his head. His reflection copies. Dean was back to looking at himself again.
The hunter signs and opens the door and walks out.
Okay this chapter was a slow one but I promise it will pick up. I had to get the AU hunters out of the bunker .I didn't like them in the bunker. That was one of the things I disliked in season 14. Its Sam and Dean's home not a hunter headquarters. I thought it's best for them not to be there with the Michael and Dean situation going on. Don't worry there will be appearances from them including the ones from Nothing Else Matters. Next chapter coming soon.