Part 7
Crowley stated "As I was about to say, I'll need half an hour"
Lucifer replied "You've got ten minutes Crowley." He clicked his fingers so Crowley was free to move again and Crowley disappeared.
Gabriel was looking at Michael nervously while Sam and Dean were staring at Gabriel. Lucifer rolled his eyes before he said "Gabriel this is a different Michael. Those two were the apocalypse vessels in this world. Sam and Dean Winchester"
Gabriel was obviously surprised. "Wow, OK then, and the apocalypse didn't happen?"
Lucifer shook his head and said "Those two knuckleheads are responsible for this world being a far better place than ours was"
"Huh" Gabriel said as he looked at Sam and Dean. He stared for a moment before he stated "Screw it, I want a history lesson"
He placed a hand on each of Dean and Sam's foreheads before there was a small glow. Sam and Dean were both a little shocked and stumbled backwards. Gabriel said "Oh this place is way more fun! You two asskickers must be a hell of a lot more awesome than what you think of yourselves if fake me died for you. I'm impressed boys"
Dean growled out "Stay out of our heads"
Gabriel waved his hand dismissively and said "Yeah, yeah. Happy to Deano; I'm all caught up now. Speaking of which"
Gabriel disappeared and reappeared a moment later with a piece of the stone. "I saw where Crowley kept it" He handed it to Sam before moving over and sharing a brief bro-hug with Lucifer. "Glad you're not dead Luci" Gabriel then looked at Michael and said "You are going to take some getting used to"
Dean questioned "What are you going to do now? Are you going to stick around and help or run off?"
Gabriel smirked and said "Do I look stupid to you? Don't answer that. Fake me isn't the only one who shacked up with the pagans. I'll help but not until after I've spent the next twelve hours having an orgy. I'll find you all after that"
With that, Gabriel disappeared. There was silence in the room for a moment before Dean looked at Sam and said "I could have done without that information"
Sam nodded and held up the stone as he said "At least we got this though"
Michael clicked his fingers and the stone disappeared. He stated "It's at the manor now"
Dean gave a nod and looked at Lucifer. He asked "Our Gabriel was a complete pain in the ass. He was one of the good guys though. Do we need to worry about your Gabriel?"
Lucifer shook his head and replied "Good guy who is a pain in the ass describes him perfectly. I still have a small bald patch on one of my wings from one of his pranks"
Dean gave a nod and Sam asked "So do we have a plan for when we find out where the girls are?"
Michael replied "I destroy anything and anyone who stands in our way and we get them to safety"
Dean commented "Good plan." He then questioned "Where's Crowley?"
Lucifer said "His ten minutes are almost up so I'll grab him soon."
Crowley however, had reappeared at that moment. He stated "They're in an abandoned hospital a few towns over" He gave them the address before he said "Just so we're clear, do not expect this level of cooperation once this mess is over." He disappeared again before anyone could respond.
Lotus and Tulip were now in even worse shape. Whatever weapons Dante was using were affecting their ability to heal. Normally they healed faster than a human, even without using their powers. The wounds Dante inflicted were not healing as quickly.
After spending the morning making Tulip suffer, Dante was standing in front of Lotus again. "Just kill us already you useless dick" She stated weakly.
Dante let out a wicked laugh and said "Why would I do that when I can bask in your pain? It has been most useful having Red-gum's memories. Knowing all about you and your weaknesses"
He placed his hand on her forehead and forced her wings out. Lotus struggled and Dante laughed before he said "Struggle all you like, it won't change anything. You're going to stay awake through the pain while I cut off your wings"
"No" Lotus said fearfully
Tulip growled out "Get away from her! Take mine just-"
"Silence!" Dante yelled "Nobody wants anything from you; tainted half breed. As for you," he said as he moved to stand behind Lotus. "You are most welcome to scream"
With a large intricate blade he cut off one of Lotus's wings. Lotus screamed in pain and he cut off the second one. Lotus screamed in pain again before the ground began to shake.
Virgil then appeared and said "The archangel is here. Leave them for the malebranche."
Dante gave a nod before he disappeared along with Virgil and Lotus's wings.
The second Crowley disappeared Michael had clicked his fingers. Sam, Dean, Lucifer and Michael were now all standing outside the abandoned hospital.
Lotus's screams of pain echoed throughout the building and Michael was furious. He raised his hand and his eyes glowed gold as the ground shook.
The abandoned hospital building began to crumble and the rubble began flying outwards. Chunks of rubble headed for Sam and Dean but Lucifer acted quickly and moved to be between the Winchesters and the crumbling building. Lucifer kept his hands raised and ensured none of the rubble hit either Winchester.
Eventually the building was reduced to a fraction of it's original size. All that was left standing was the room the girls were in. The three remaining malebranche appeared and Michael pulled out his blade.
Sam, Dean and Lucifer could only watch from behind a pile of rubble as Michael fought and quickly killed the malebranche. He killed all three of them and suffered only a thin cut along his left cheek.
He cleared a path through the rubble to the room the girls were in with a flick of his wrist. He walked towards the door of the room quickly and Dean ran to follow him.
Michael walked in and gasped when he saw the state Lotus was in. She was shaking and had tears streaming down her cheeks. "Lotus" He breathed, relieved she was alive.
"M-Michael?" She questioned shakily as Dean entered.
Dean moved over to Tulip and wordlessly began undoing her chains. Tulip was also shaking and sobbing but stayed quiet.
"Shit" Michael said "I can't heal these wounds, they've used enchanted blades." He carefully unchained Lotus's wrists and just managed to catch her.
Sam and Lucifer walked in as Michael picked up Lotus, wary of the wounds where her wings had been. Lotus passed out and Dean picked up Tulip as well before Lucifer clicked his fingers.
They were suddenly in Dean's room at the manor. Lucifer softly commented "Take her to get some rest Michael"
Michael disappeared and Lucifer clicked his fingers again. On Dean's night stand there was now several bottles of water, a few pieces of fruit and some biscuits. Lucifer stated "I'll let everyone know you're back and keep them out of your hair"
Dean looked up and said "Thanks." Lucifer nodded and left and Sam was about to speak when Dean asked "You OK Sam?"
"Yeah I'm fine." Sam said as he gave Dean's shoulder a squeeze "Look after her Dean. Give me a call if you need anything OK? I'll just be downstairs"
Dean looked up at him and sincerely said "Thank you Sam"
Sam smiled and headed out as Dean carefully sat on the bed with back against the headboard. Tulip was crying against his chest as she shakily said "Dean?"
"Yeah it's me sweetheart" Dean replied. "You're safe now"
Tulip was trying to control her tears as she said "He, he cut off her wings and, and-"
Dean wrapped his arms around her protectively and said "Sshh. It's OK. Michael's going to look after her so you're stuck with me. Just try and relax."
Tulip took a deep breath and tears began to subside and she said "You don't have to I can-"
"I want to" Dean stated. "Do you want to try and shower or should I run you a bath?"
Tulip shook her head and replied "Michael couldn't heal us but he cleaned us up"
Dean gave a nod and said "OK, let's get you comfortable then"
Dean helped her remove her jacket, shoes and socks before helping her under the covers. He stripped himself to his t-shirt and pants and crawled in next to her.
Dean softly stated "I'm sorry we took so long to find you"
Tulip turned so she was facing him and said "You've got no reason to be sorry Dean. It's not your fault. Lotus took a risk to keep everyone safe and I just couldn't let her do it alone"
Dean said "Lily and Clover told us about Waratah."
Tulip gave a nod and said "We were almost as close as you and Sam and then he was just gone"
Dean softly stated "Never again." In an attempt to lighten the mood he then added "Seriously, never again. I'll kick your ass if you even think about"
Tulip let out a small chuckle and said "Thank you"
They were quiet for a moment and Tulip said "You don't have to stay. If you'd rather-"
"Trying to get rid of me?" Dean questioned with a slight smirk.
"No!" Tulip blurted out. "It's just I-"
Dean then said "I could use a nap anyway. I didn't sleep much with all the worrying you made me do"
Tulip was obviously surprised as she asked "You were worried about me?" Dean nodded and she commented "But I'm, I'm just the tainted-"
"Don't do that" Dean requested softly. "You're not tainted; you might have been once but you're not now"
"You think so?" She asked nervously
"I know so. I have pointed out that you're awesome" Dean replied. He cautiously cupped her cheek and softly said "I'm glad you're OK sweetheart"
He leant up on his elbow just enough to cautiously lean over and close the distance between them. Their lips and met and they each wrapped an arm around the other as they shared a tender kiss for a few moments.
They soon pulled back and they each had a grin on their face as they made themselves comfortable. They scooted a little closer to one another and Dean said "Get some sleep beautiful. I'll be right here with you"
"Thank you Dean. You're awesome" Tulip said as she stifled a yawn.
"I know" Dean said with a smirk
Meanwhile in Michael's room, Michael had sat on the bed with his back against the headboard. Lotus slept with her head on his shoulder and he simply held her.
It was several hours later when she stirred awake. "Michael?" she questioned
"It's me. You're safe now" He softly stated. "I'm so sorry, I should have found you sooner"
Lotus shakily said "It's not your fault. Is everyone else OK?"
Michael nodded and said "Tulip is injured, though not as bad as you are. Everyone else is fine. How are you feeling? I took away the pain as best I could"
Lotus replied "It worked. Thank you. My wi- my uh, my back just feels numb"
Michael said "They escaped before we got there but when I see them again, I will rip them apart molecule by molecule"
Lotus let out the smallest of chuckles before she said "Just killing them will be fine"
Michael nervously pointed out "In all my years I've never been so worried about someone. There will be hell to pay if you do anything like that again"
Lotus smiled and twisted slightly so she could hug him.
Michael asked "Can I get you anything?"
Lotus shook her head and replied "Right now I think I just need more sleep." Michael gave a nod but made no move to let her go. She sombrely added "The uh, the sudden lack of wings feels a bit weird"
He stated "Never again; I'll make sure of it. You won't be hurt like that ever again"
Lotus couldn't help but chuckle before she replied "You can't just spend all your time making sure I don't get hurt"
"Watch me" Michael replied as he hugged her a little tighter.
She sat up enough to look at him and softly said "I'm OK Michael"
Michael tucked some hair behind her ear and said "You're hurt. That's not OK"
Lotus smiled and replied "So are you" She cupped his cheek and ran her thumb beneath his cut. "I'll be fine. I could really use a nap, though. Could you stay with me?"
Michael whispered "Always"
"I'd like that" She replied with a smile before leaning forward and kissing him briefly.
Michael stared at her with wide eyes. After a moment the shock wore off and he smiled before returning the kiss.
They stayed that way for some time, kissing tenderly until someone cleared their throat from nearby.
They froze and turned to see a man standing a few feet from the bed. Michael questioned "Dad?"
Lotus looked between the two as Chuck replied "Hello son"
Michael then said "Heal her. Please"
Chuck smiled "Everything you've been through in the vast amount of time since I saw you last and that's the first thing you say to me?"
"Please" Michael said as he nodded.
"I'm proud of you son" Chuck stated as he moved closer. He looked at Lotus and said "I'd like to offer you a gift. If you choose to accept I will heal you so your wings regrow but you will become immortal. There is only one other I will be offering something like this to and that person isn't a clarion, so be sure of your choice"
Michael said "Father I appreciate what you're doing but you can't ask this of her, her family is-"
"Do it" Lotus stated "Please." Michael stared at her wide eyed. Lotus shrugged and looked at Michael as she whispered "You're worth it"
Chuck smiled and reached out to place a hand on her shoulder. Lotus gasped as she felt a wave of power go through her.
She glowed for just a moment before Chuck pulled his hand away. Chuck looked at them and said "I'll see you both again soon. Lotus, keep him out of trouble"
Lotus chuckled and said "I'll do my best"
Chuck disappeared and Michael blurted out "Do you realise what-"
Lotus cut him off with a passionate kiss and moved to be straddling his lap. She pulled back with a grin and pointed out "I know we put alot of effort into getting you to wear pants but now is a good time to take them off"
Michael smirked and held her close for another kiss.
Chuck appeared in Dean's room and reached out towards Tulip. Before he could touch her Dean's hand shot up and grabbed his wrist. Chuck stated "Ssh Dean, let her sleep. I'm just going to heal her. You can save the punch in the throat for another time"
Dean couldn't help but roll his eyes as he gave a nod and let go of Chuck's wrist. Chuck healed Tulip before pointing to the window. He said to Dean "That's one sunset, tomorrow is two. The battle will happen during the third"
Dean nodded and opened his mouth to speak but Chuck was already gone.
The next day Sam was up early and headed into the kitchen where he found Dean and Tulip eating breakfast. Sam said "Hey guys. I'm surprised you're up already"
Dean replied "Hey , I actually slept pretty well last night"
Sam commented "You're looking better Tulip"
Tulip nodded and said "Yeah I got healed last night"
Sam looked surprised and Dean explained "Chuck stopped by. He healed Tulip, mentioned the battle will take place during sunset tomorrow night and disappeared again"
Sam rolled his eyes and said "Useful as always. It's good to see you back in one piece. Congratulations by the way" He added with a smirk as he pointed between them
Tulip smiled and said "Thanks Sam"
Dean just looked at him and asked "Man, how did you even work that out?"
Sam chuckled and said "Because I've seen you the morning after you got laid before. A lot. This time though you're smiling like you do when you've just washed baby."
Dean looked embarrassed but Tulip was quick to tease "You can't talk gigantor. Standing there sporting a hickey and making coffee for Lily"
Dean laughed "She's got ya there Sammy"
Sam smiled and mumbled "You're both jerks."
Dean smirked and said "Sam, you and me are going for drive at some stage today. Should only take a couple of hours"
"OK, I'll be back soon" Sam said. Sam left with two coffees and Dean leant over and kissed Tulip on the cheek. "He called you a jerk"
Tulip chuckled and asked "Is that a good thing?"
Dean replied "He basically just said welcome to the family"
Tulip chuckled and said "You guys can be so weird"
Dean said "Shut up, you love it"
"I might" She stated. Dean looked at her and she shrugged and teased "I mean, Sam is pretty cool."
Dean pouted and Tulip chuckled before leaning over to give him a tender kiss. After a few moments Mary and Lucifer walked in.
Mary cleared her throat with a smirk. Dean and Tulip sprang apart and looked over with sheepish grins. Mary chuckled and said "That was adorable"
Dean mumbled "Shut up"
Mary looked at Tulip and said "Glad to see you're OK"
Tulip smiled and said "Yeah I'm OK. I got lucky, Chuck stopped by. I just hope he healed Lotus too. She had it worse than I did"
Lucifer asked "Dad was here?"
Dean nodded and said "Briefly. As usual, he didn't say much. This big fight is going down tomorrow during sunset."
Jack and Krissy then walked in. Jack was saying to Krissy "I disagree I think Han would win. He has guns and is more experienced around them"
Krissy said "No way. Dean! Help me out here man. A fight between Indiana Jones and Han Solo; who would win?"
Dean went quiet and was obviously deep in thought. Mary chuckled and pointed out "Chuck stopped by during the night. The thing is happening tomorrow night during sunset apparently"
Jack commented "So, by then, we need to work out, where it's happening and what it is that fuels Krissy's blade"
Krissy added "And how to use the stone to close the portal"
Tulip nodded "Closing the portal is what worries me. It will involve someone dying for love"
Lucifer commented "I'll do it"
Everyone looked at him and Krissy asked "Will that even work? It said dying for love. Why would you volunteer for that?"
Lucifer shrugged and said "Don't make me explain it. It'll work. Just work out what I have to do with the stone."
At that moment Lotus and Michael walked in. Lotus commented "To open the portal they're using demon blood, bones and my wings. Maybe the stone can be used to break whatever they're building"
"It's possible" Lucifer said
Tulip got up and gave Lotus a hug as Mary commented "It sounds like the most plausible scenario. What do you think Dean?"
Dean jumped slightly and said "I'm not entirely sure. It would depend on whether or not there were weapons involved. I mean, if Chewie got involved the answer's obvious but-"
Krissy chuckled and said "We've moved on Dean"
Before anyone else could say anything Gabriel appeared. He said "And I'm spent. For a few hours anyway. What did I miss?"
Before anyone else could respond Dean asked "Who do you think would win in a fight between Indiana Jones and Han Solo?"
Gabriel replied "Easy, Han Solo. Chewie would jump in and help. Like you and your giant, fluffy brother"
Jack looked at Krissy with a smile and Krissy smirked and rolled her eyes. She mumbled "Savages"
Mary chuckled and looked at Gabriel "We were discussing the fight tomorrow"
They all spent a few minutes filling Gabriel in on what they knew. Gabriel eventually questioned "So if the end of the world is tomorrow, we're going to party tonight, right?"
Dean gave a nod and said "Yep. I'm taking Sam out to get fireworks later"
Lotus questioned "Seriously? That's your plan for this evening?"
Dean asked "Got a better idea?"
Lotus sighed and said "As long as no one gets a hangover"
Dean smirked and called out "Hey Cas, get your ass down here we have news"
Castiel didn't appear immediately but when he did, everyone stared. He was wearing his trench coat but his suit jacket was missing. His shirt was untucked and had buttons in the wrong holes and his tie was undone.
He questioned "What's wrong?"
Dean asked "Cas, have you been in heaven helping, or getting laid?"
Castiel sheepishly replied "I had my angel blade"
Gabriel grinned and said "Castiel! You are a lot more fun in this world"
Castiel's eyes went wide and he said "Gabriel?"
"Yep" Gabriel replied
Castiel stated "Why am I not surprised they brought you back?"
Gabriel looked directly at you and said "Everyone loves the trickster"
Castiel just looked at him blankly.
Jack asked "So what are we going to do today?"
Dean replied "Whatever we want really"
Before anyone could say anything else they heard what sounded like Chewbacca. Everyone looked up as Sam walked in looking like he was ready to kill.
Sam looked around until his eyes fell on Gabriel. He glared and tried to speak but only wookie noises could be heard.
Sam pulled out an angel blade and moved towards Gabriel. Gabriel chuckled as he ran off and yelled "I told you he was fluffy!"
That night as the sun was setting, Jack found Krissy sitting outside, facing the funeral pyre. "Hey, are you OK?" Jack asked he sat next to her.
"Mostly" Krissy replied
Jack asked "What's on your mind?"
Krissy sighed and said "A lot. That's why I came out here." She pointed to the two rocks with her friends names on them and said "For so long it was just the three of us. Now, they're gone and I've got this whole new, much bigger, set of friends. You and the rest of those knuckleheads, you're family now and... I guess I'm just nervous about tomorrow. I don't want to lose anyone. What if I screw up?"
Jack wrapped an arm around her shoulders and commented "You're not going to screw up. You're just as talented as anyone else in the building."
Krissy leant her head on his shoulder and asked "You think so?"
Jack nodded "I know so." He was silent for a moment before adding "If Sam and Dean have taught you anything, you'll probably figure out what you need to do at the last possible minute."
Krissy couldn't help but chuckle. "I hope so"
"You won't be alone" Jack pointed out.
Krissy turned and hugged him before she said "Thanks Jack"
After a moment Jack said "Come on. Gabriel's clicked up enough party food to feed a small army"
They headed through the house and out the back. In the backyard area of the house there were several tables of food and a bar, complete with bartender.
Clover, Donna, Jody and Gabriel were all sitting at a poker table. Krissy and Jack each grabbed a beer and headed over.
Michael and Lotus were sitting with their backs to the bar chatting casually when Mary and Lucifer appeared. They were wearing snow gear and Lucifer clicked his fingers to return their clothes to normal.
Lotus commented "Hey guys. Where'd you head off to?"
Mary was smiling as she said "Lucifer took me sightseeing. We went to see the northern lights"
Lotus smiled and said "I've always wanted to see those" She looked at Lucifer and added "Sap"
Lucifer just poked his tongue out at her. The bartender handed Mary and Lucifer each a drink before Mary said to Lucifer "Come on, let's go kick some ass at poker"
The two of them headed over to the poker table and Michael nudged Lotus. He said "I could take you to see the lights"
Lotus shook her head and said "We've got plenty of time for that. Right now I just want to enjoy being surrounded by my happy, healthy family."
"Oh" Michael said "I'll leave you to it then"
Lotus laughed and grabbed him before he could walk away. She said "I meant with you"
"Oh" Michael said with a smile.
Lotus commented "You've gone soft"
Michael looked confused and pressed his hand into his torso. "I assure you, I've not"
Lotus laughed again and pulled him close for a kiss. She stated "Don't ever change"
Michael just smiled.
A couple of hours later Sam, Dean, Tulip, and Lily were all spread out on a large picnic blanket. Dean commented "Uhh I think I ate too much. Is this what being pregnant feels like?"
Sam smirked and replied "Dude you always eat too much"
"Touche" Dean said before shoving Sam's arm. "Get me another beer would you?"
Sam chuckled and said "Fine. I think we should light the fireworks once you're capable of walking again"
Sam returned a few moments later with four beers and commented "I've never seen everyone so relaxed and happy"
Tulip stated "It's almost like a little slice of heaven"
Sam shook his head and said "Dean and I have been there"
Dean added "This is better" He gave a squeeze of Sam's shoulder.
Sam smiled and said "Yeah it is"
Dean then asked "What are they doing?"
The four of them looked over and saw Jack and Krissy following Gabriel. Once they reach a large, flat patch of clear ground Gabriel clicked his fingers and suddenly there was a boxing ring in the backyard.
Han Solo was in one corner while Indiana Jones was in the other.
Dean stated "Oh hell yes. Come on Sammy, fireworks after the fight." He was already on his feet and moving over quickly.
Sam laughed as he got up and went to watch the fight with Dean.
The following day the large group woke at varying times and began to meet in the control room shortly before lunchtime. Just as he was about to walk in, Dean's phone began to ring.
He answered "Hey Garth. How are you holding up?"
Garth replied "I've been better. I don't know if I can handle being without Bess. For now, I'm coping enough to be able to help you guys. Any idea what you're up against yet?"
Dean explained the portal to purgatory and the void. "So we need to work out what by the cage door means and quick so we can go and kick some ass"
Garth questioned "Lucifer's cage?"
Dean froze. "What?"
Garth said "It's the only thing that is important enough to be called THE cage. Where were you when you guys sent Lucifer back to hell?"
Dean replied "We were in Stull Cemetery"
Garth commented "So where will I meet you?"
Dean replied "Head for Stull but don't get to close. We'll be heading down from the north. Garth you're a champion"
Dean hung up and headed quickly in to the control room. he called out "Gear up, I know where we're going"
Everyone looked at Dean and Sam asked "How did you figure it out?"
"I didn't." Dean said "Garth did. By the cage door, it must mean Lucifer's cage. Obviously this battle won't be happening in hell so it must be where we opened the cage to cram Lucifer in his box"
Sam went wide eyed "Stull"
Dean nodded "It must be"
Michael disappeared for a moment before returning. He commented "I can not fly anywhere near there. There is some kind of spell keeping anything from getting to close."
Lotus sighed and gave a nod before she said "OK, everyone do what you need to do while we're still here. We'll take the cars and leave in half an hour. Tops"
Two hours later, Sam and Dean were in their usual spots in the impala. Dean commented "Right, we're getting close. You ready?"
Sam nodded "As I'll ever be"
Dean said "You just keep yourself in one piece. After everything we've been through I ain't losing you now"
Sam replied "Yeah, you to. Don't plan to do anything stupid"
Dean let out a scoff and said "Dude the plan is to kill anything that moves, not die and not let anything kill your ugly ass"
Sam chuckled and said "Love you too jerk"
"Bitch" Dean replied a smirk.
Sam then said "There's Garth"
Dean gave a nod and pulled over near Garth's car. The other cars pulled up behind them as Garth walked over. "Hey guys" he said.
"Hey Garth" Sam said
Dean called out "Cas, get your ass down here, it's about to start, we're at Stull Cemetery"
Everyone got out of their cars and began arming themselves. Everyone was armed with at least one gun and either a machete or an angel blade. Sam also had the demon blade and Dean was armed with his purgatory blade.
Castiel appeared, along with Haniel, Adriel and Ezandriel. Castiel stated "We are here to help but we can not get much closer"
Dean asked "What do you mean?"
As everyone formed a small group Castiel explained "Wards, powerful ones."
Sam said "So we need to find and take out the wards"
The ground shook suddenly and Michael disappeared before reappearing "It's starting. The wards are on the portal itself. No angel can get through until the portal is destroyed"
Lucifer groaned and said "You're going to have to take my grace so I can get in there"
Mary said "As a human you'd never make it"
Garth asked "What's so bad about this portal?"
Lucifer held up the piece of the stone and said "This is what will destroy it"
Dean added "It's a suicide mission, needs someone to die for love"
Garth stated "I'll do it." Everyone stared at him and he shrugged "I die and I get to go to purgatory and find Bess. It's a win-win situation"
Lotus then stated "We'll cover you as best we can. Everyone else. Stay alive. Once the portal is down you can pray to an angel if you get hurt too bad. It's bad enough Garth's going to die let's make sure no one else does"
Dean added "Chuck took care of the leviathan. Anything coming out of that hole is the crap we kill on a regular basis. Cut the head off of anyone who's not standing here right now"
Jack said "It's time to start kicking assbut." He was pointing towards the cemetery where several creatures could be seen heading in their direction.
Lotus yelled "Spread out and get moving!"
Jody, Donna and Clover flanked right while Jack, Krissy and Lotus flanked left. Mary, Lily and Tulip moved forward a little left of centre while Sam and Dean moved forward, a little on the right side with Garth. All of them killing anything that dared come at them.
As they moved closer to the centre of the cemetery the portal came in to view. It was a massive archway, the size of a large house, built with bones that were covered in blood. On top of the archway, covered in angel proofing sigils, were the wings Dante had cut from Lotus's body.
There were what seemed like hundreds of creatures pouring through the portal. Garth said "Guys, it's been nice knowin ya. Take care of Mr Fizzles for me"
Garth broke off at a run and Sam and Dean continued fighting. They were getting closer to the portal but were surrounded. The only reason they hadn't been over powered was because of the large number of people fighting, forcing the creatures to spread out.
The sound of heads being cut off and the occasional gun shot was all that could be heard over the snarls and growls of the creatures escaping purgatory.
Garth was severely injured by the time he made it to the portal but managed to leap on top of it. Standing between the wings he mumbled to himself "I'll see you soon Bess." Then he swung the piece of the stone down hard and the portal began to fall apart before suddenly exploding with a flash of blinding white light.
The angels all suddenly appeared and began fighting alongside the others. Lucifer stated "Michael something's wrong"
Michael nodded and said "It's some kind of spell making us weak. Be careful, we're not at full strength"
Virgil and Dante had appeared where the portal was destroyed and Virgil had begun an incantation. Dante stood by watching until he realised what Virgil was saying. Suddenly he screamed so loud that his voice echoed throughout the cemetery "NOO! You promised I'd see her again!"
Virgil stated "I lied." He then suddenly pulled out a blade and stabbed Dante in the heart before throwing him to the ground.
Dante's body began to glow before it was slowly covered by a black slime like substance. Once his whole body was covered it got up and he looked at Virgil.
Virgil grinned wickedly and said "Welcome, Empty. Do your worst"
The black slime slid it's way into Dante's mouth and soon looked like the Red-gum meatsuit again. However now it's eyes were black and it's skin dirtier.
Michael used the opportunity to appear behind Virgil and with one swift punch ripped his heart out his chest before smiting him.
The empty looked at Michael and hissed "Archangel."
With a powerful kick, Michael was was sent flying at least fifty feet backwards.
Sam and Dean were fighting close to each other and beginning to struggle. They were each sporting several injuries and soon they were each knocked to the ground.
They looked up to see an angry alpha vampire. "Winchesters" He hissed with a wicked look in his eye.
Yet before the alpha could make a move his head was cut off and the Winchesters were yanked to their feet. "Why am I not surprised this mess has something to do with you brother?"
"Benny!" Dean said
Benny chuckled and said "I'd say it's good to see you two but it seems like you been up to no good again"
Dean was smiling as he said "Hey, this one's not our fault"
More creatures circled them and Sam said "Benny stay close so you don't get caught in the cross fire"
The empty looked around the battle field and his eyes fell on Jack. "Nephalim" it hissed as it began making it's way towards him.
As it got closer it back handed Krissy and sent her flying backwards in to a tree. She was now in pain and as she struggled to stand she watched as the empty fought Jack.
Jack fought hard but his angel blade wasn't making a dent. Everytime he managed to cut the empty the wound closed immediately.
The empty was chuckling at him and after a few more blows Jack managed to cut its head off. However it didn't work. The black goo like substance held its head in place and healed the wound in seconds.
The empty laughed again and began fighting back. Krissy watched as Jack suffered several blows before being knocked to the ground.
Krissy pulled herself to her feet with a wince as she mumbled "Jack"
As she did her blade began to glow. She looked at it for a moment before she grumbled to herself "Seriously, love? That's the stupidest, cheesiest thing I've ever heard"
She limped closer as Jack tried to stand, only to be knocked down again. The empty placed a hand on Jack's head and began ripping out his grace.
Jack screamed in pain and Krissy shoved the empty backwards. She quickly lunged forward with a growl and stabbed the empty in the heart with her blade.
The wound glowed and Krissy gave the blade a twist before stepping backwards and pulling her blade back.
The empty stumbled back and stared at it's chest as it's whole body began to shake. "No!" It roared.
The ground began to shake to and Krissy took a step backwards as Jack pulled himself to his feet behind her. The empty's wound began to glow brighter and after a moment longer it exploded with a loud bang.
There was no sign of it left behind and Krissy turned and asked "Jack are you OK?"
Jack nodded and said "I'm human again but I'm OK"
Krissy morphed her blade back into a tattoo and pulled her gun her out. She fired several shots but the creatures from purgatory were predominantly occupied elsewhere.
Jack wrapped an arm around her to help her walk and asked "You worked out what powers your blade?"
Krissy replied "Yeah, love"
Jack looked confused and asked "You love the blade?"
Krissy chuckled and said "No it worked because I didn't want that thing to kill you. I love you"
Jack froze and looked at her and asked "Really?" Krissy nodded and leant up to kiss him. Jack then grinned and said "I love you too"
Krissy was smiling as she shot the werewolf who was charging at them from behind Jack. She said "Come on, let's go check on everyone else"
Not far from where Jack and Krissy were, Dean cut the head off two nearby vampires. He looked around and saw that most of the remaining creatures still alive were running away.
He turned and found Sam and checked him for injuries. "You OK?" he asked
Sam chuckled and gave Dean a hug "I'm fine man."
Dean breathed a sigh of relief and looked around to see Benny with his hands on his head. Jody had both Benny's blade and her own pointed at him.
Dean burst out laughing as they approached. Benny rolled his eyes and stated "Glad you find this amusing brother"
Jody questioned "Is he really a friend Dean?"
Dean nodded and said "Yeah, he's part of the crew Jody"
Jody relaxed and handed Benny back his blade. She said "Thanks for the help"
Benny tipped his hat at her with a smile as everyone else began to approach. Dean hugged Tulip before looking around until he could see Mary and then Cas.
Haniel, Adriel and Ezandriel said their goodbyes and returned to heaven. Sam looked around and said "It looks like Garth is the only casualty. What's the catch?"
"He and Bess have found each other and are safe on their own island in purgatory. Like I said, I'm a sucker for a happy ending" Chuck said as he appeared suddenly.
Dean stated "Feel free to lay off the apocalypses for a while."
Chuck smiled and said "That was the last Winchester apocalypse, so to speak. I want you all to know-"
Chuck was cut off when he was tackled by Gabriel who had excitedly screamed "Dad!"
Chuck was now lying on his back on the ground while Gabriel hugged him. Chuck sighed and said "Gabriel, please let me up"
Gabriel got up and helped Chuck to his feet. Gabriel said "I knew you weren't dead. Did you see see? We all helped and Mike and Luci are friends again and this world is so much more fun than the other one and-"
Chuck said "Yes Gabriel, I am proud of all three of you. I'm proud of all of you. You should all be proud of yourselves." He said as he looked at the group.
Sam questioned "So, what are you going to do now?"
Chuck replied "Next I'm going to go and visit another set of Winchesters."
"There's more of us?" Dean asked
Chuck nodded and said "Of course. There's even a world where you're women. I'll be visiting a world where you drive a prius"
Dean looked horrified.
Chuck then moved towards Benny and poked him in the forehead as he said "Boop"
Benny glowed for a moment before clutching at his head. Dean demanded "What the hell was that?"
Chuck said "A reward. He's human now."
Benny took a few deep breaths and clutched at his stomach and grumbled "Oh, that's gonna take some getting used to"
Chuck stated "Head back to the manor, you've all earned some time off. I just need a word with Mary"
Everyone hesitated for a moment so Chuck added "Go on" He clapped his hands twice and everyone except Mary disappeared.
They all appeared in the manor garage alongside all the cars. Everyone was healed of their injuries. "Now what?" Jody asked
Gabriel grinned and said "Now we party even harder than we did last night and don't get out of bed tomorrow until well after lunch"
Everyone began walking out of the garage. Lucifer stopped Lily and Tulip for a moment. "What's up?" Lily asked
Lucifer said "I just thought you both should know the grace that's a part of you makes you extremely fertile."
Lily's jaw dropped and Tulip asked "Are you serious?"
Lucifer nodded and obviously looked nervous "I noticed when I was using my grace to check on everyone during the battle. They're less than a week old so I wasn't sure what I was seeing at first. There was no damage done to either of you in the fight and your grace will protect them to an extent anyway"
The girls both stared at him obviously still a little shocked. Lucifer added "It'll be a while before most of you believe I'm not an assbut any more so I thought honesty would be a good idea"
Lily suddenly hugged him "Thanks for telling us assbut"
Tulip gave him a hug too. "Thanks assbut"
Sam came back in the garage and asked "You guys OK?"
"We're good" Lily said "Let's go celebrate. You too assbut"
Lucifer moved to follow them when there was a ruffle of feathers behind him. He turned and was surprised to see Mary. His eyes went wide and he mumbled "You're an archangel"
Mary nodded as she walked over and said "It's what Chuck wanted to talk to me about. I said yes. Thought I might keep you company for a while"
Lucifer smiled and said "I'd like that"
Mary leant forward and kissed him before they headed out to the party hand in hand.
Sam had found Dean outside with Castiel as they walked away from the funeral pyre. Sam questioned "Garth?"
Dean nodded "Yeah, he earned it"
Castiel then said "I think I will return to heaven and visit Haniel. As always it was an honour to fight by your sides"
Dean hugged him and said "Don't be a stranger Cas"
Castiel replied "I will visit tomorrow once you have all had time to recover from your hangovers"
Sam chuckled and said "Be safe Cas"
Castiel was loosening his tie as he stated "I always have my angel blade" He disappeared and Sam and Dean chuckled.
Sam said "How are you feeling?"
Dean smiled and said "I'm feeling pretty good actually. You heard what Chuck said, no more apocalypses for us"
Sam asked "You throwing in the towel old man?"
Dean laughed and said "Not by a long shot, smart ass. It's just nice to know we can take it a bit easier now. Monsters are always going to be out there somewhere."
Sam gave a nod and said "Yeah. There will always be monsters in the world; for every pure soul there is another with the potential for great evil. That being said, I don't think I've ever been this optimistic about our future. We've had our ups and downs but I'm glad we made it this far together"
"Sam and Dean against the world" Dean said with a smile as they clinked their beer bottles together.
At that moment fireworks began exploding above the manor in the shape of penises. "Gabriel" they said at the same time with a chuckle.
Sam commented "Have you noticed Benny hasn't taken his eyes off Jody?"
Dean laughed "I did. He's got a thing for women in uniform too. She'll have him wrapped round her little finger in no time"
Sam chuckled and said "Yeah she will"
They were quiet for a moment before Sam said "Thank you" Dean looked at him and Sam explained "I wouldn't be here or be half the man I am if it weren't for you. So, thank you"
Dean gave a small smile and said "Ditto"
Sam laughed and said "You did not just Swayze me"
Dean smirked and said "Well it's true. Bitch"
"Jerk" Sam said with a grin before they shared a hug.
At that moment Lily and Tulip emerged. Lily looked at Sam and said "Come over here for a second. I need to tell you something"
Dean smiled as he wrapped an arm around Tulip "What's all that about?"
Tulip took a deep breath and said "All the archangels have checked and I'm pregnant"
Dean froze and stared at her "You're what?"
Tulip nodded and nervously said "Apparently my grace makes me super fertile and will help keep it healthy. So, you're going to be a-"
She was cut off when Dean grabbed her and kissed her. Eventually he pulled back and asked "We're really gonna...?"
"Yeah" Tulip said softly before they kissed again.
Dean pulled back and was grinning as he said "Babe this is awesome. It's awesome, right?"
"Definitely awesome" Tulip said with a chuckle.
Dean hugged her and kissed her forehead before saying "I gotta tell Sam"
Tulip chuckled and said "Give them a minute. He's getting his own"
Dean went wide eyed and they both pulled back to watch Sam. They were out of ear shot but saw the moment Sam's eyes went wide. He then took several deep breaths and passed out.
They headed over and Lily said "I was hoping it would go better than that"
Dean said "Don't worry Sis. That's a good unconscious not a bad unconscious." He gave Sam a few light slaps to the cheek as he said "Sammy. Sammy, wake up"
"Dean" Sam mumbled as he slowly sat up before his eyes went wide and he struggled to speak "Dean, I'm, Lily's, Lily!" He grabbed Lily and sat her across his lap and hugged her before kissing her forehead. He was smiling and breathing heavily as he struggled to speak "Dean. Dean, we're, you're gonna, I'm gonna"
"Whoa, easy tiger" Dean said with a chuckle.
At that very moment, Sam and Dean weren't entirely sure what their future held.
They didn't yet know that they'd soon live at the manor, turning the bunker into a base for the next generation of hunters. They didn't yet know that they would provide help, information and insults to those younger hunters, much like Bobby before them.
They didn't yet know that they would have six kids between them and that only three of them would be hunters. They didn't yet know that they would live to meet some of their grandchildren or that they would one day be banned from three separate bingo halls for cheating.
They were heroes. Men who'd sacrificed time and time again to keep the world safe. They'd saved people, hunted things and they'd never fully understand the positive effect of their efforts; the difference they had made.
At that very moment, all Sam and Dean knew was that they were safe, they were happy, they were surrounded by their loved ones and the firework-penises Gabriel was making in the sky were getting increasingly more detailed.
Meanwhile several states away, Claire and another hunter had just finished wiping out a pack of werewolves.
They were walking back to the car they'd used when Claire smiled and commented "Well, you've surprised me rookie. I'm glad you're OK"
He chuckled and questioned "You know you never explained why you keep calling me rookie."
Claire sighed and explained "When we killed the first two yesterday, you had that look in your eye. That kind of, oh crap I just killed something, look. I didn't want to know your name because it would have made it worse if you died"
He said "You're like, my age. I'm surprised you've been doing this long enough to have that rule. Do all hunters have such a crappy introduction to the life?"
Claire replied "Yeah, my mom was killed by a grigori angel who was my first kill. My Dad's soul is in heaven but his body is the vessel for another angel, who is actually decent. How'd you get into the life?"
He sighed and explained "I never knew my dad. Mom was killed by a rugaru about a year ago. I tried to kill the thing in a rage but it wouldn't die. Then this redhead scottish witch shows up and kills the thing. Hands me this fancy blade and gave me a brief run down of hunting."
Claire was obviously surprised "OK that's weird."
He nodded and stated "Yeah, before she left I asked her why she was helping me. She said that she didn't want to but Chuck wanted me to have the blade and that I'd be fine on my own until I found Claire Novak"
Claire froze and looked at him for a moment. "You know god calls himself Chuck these days. Some friends of mine have met him"
He asked "Seriously?" Claire nodded and he said "So you think god, like the god, wanted me to have a blade that kills a bunch of not natural stuff?"
Claire shrugged and said "Mysterious ways and all that crap"
They reached the car and he nervously said "Listen, you're the first decent person I've met who's a hunter; you're pretty cool. You interested in teaming up for a while?"
"I can handle that" Claire said with a smile. "I mean we probably should anyway" She held her hand out for him to shake and added "Claire Novak"
He chuckled before he shook her hand and said "Ben Braeden"
~~ The end ~~
A.N. Well, that's the end of my little plot bunny. Gabriel did break the fourth wall in this part and the last thing Dean said to Sam was the first thing he said in episode one. Which you already know; I don't need to tell you that.
Anyway, I know this story is a long LONG way away from being fantastically written and I probably could have doubled its length with more character interactions but this was always more about the plot line than anything else. I really hope you enjoyed it and I'd love to hear your thoughts :)
Thank you so much for reading. Seriously, thank you.