(Author's Note: So if I haven't finished by the time the new season starts, I'll probably make a note in the description. Furthermore, I have now drawn a kind of cover art!)
"I don't think this is a good idea."
River ignored Crowley as he said it for the hundredth time since she began drawing the symbol is Missouri's parking lot.
"You could go inside. Besides, you both recruit me in the future."
"Jesus Freaking Christ, how bad is your future?"
"Ask me about Reavers later." River stood up after filling a copper bowl with various herbs Missouri had helped her select. "You staying or going?" She added, lighting a match.
"I vowed to keep an eye on you girl."
"Okay then." River replied, tossing it into the bowl.
"I don't care what happened-Prophets do not just vanish off the radar..." Castiel paused as he appeared in the parking lot. He still wore his trench coat, but he looked disheveled. His
scruff had spread out on his chin, his tie was lose, and his shirt had lost a few buttons.
"Where am I..." He paused, seeing Crowley. "Is this a trap?"
"I was against summoning you actually." The demon replied.
"Then who-" Castiel began.
"Where can I find Lucifer?"
Somehow he'd missed River standing there wearing her pink and red dress. At least, he missed her until she yelled out.
"Raziel?" He asked, confusion crossing his face.
"So I've been told."
"But you're in Heaven-you've put a movement to make Vera an Archangel..."
"Presently." River folded her arms. "I'm from the future. My name is River Tam. Impala and Serenity opened a channel between Sam and my mind. Where is Lucifer?"
"You couldn't use your own time travel as a human...Serenity and Impala are on probation. Who sent you back in time?" Castiel asked.
"You did." River stated. He raised an eyebrow.
"Why?"
"Same reason you work with future
me." Crowley stepped forward. "Guilt, I imagine."
"We work together in the future?"
"Apparently."
"I refuse to accept that." Castiel stated.
"Then help me change it!" River exclaimed. "Where is Lucifer?"
Castiel glanced at her and exhaled.
"Vera is keeping him at bay."