Lock 2: Lake Superior
Stopping at a Salvation Army, Dean had taken Castiel over to get a change of outfits while Sam was given the task to help Ramiel. Walking around the store items s were pulled from racks and placed in the shopping cart. Once full Sam stood outside the changing booth while Ramiel tried on new cloths. Dean came over to where Sam was sitting holding her old cloths.
"So how's it going?" Sam looked from Dean to Cass and couldn't hold in his laughter. Sometime during the shopping trip Dean had put a baseball cap on Cass' head. Dean looked from his brother to Cass. "What he looks good?" Sam shakes his head.
"Cass take it off." Cass stared at the offensive object on top of his head and gladly took it off.
"How is she doing?" Cass looked to the curtain. Raising his hands Sam showed them her cloths.
"She's been good." Almost stepped out naked in front of him but he stopped her and handed over the cloths. But he wasn't going to tell his brother that. The curtain opened and they turned as she stepped out. She had a pair of jeans on and a long sleeved two tone shirt. A necklace hung around her neck that immediately caught Sam's attention. Moving over he moved like always around her right into her personal space. The same problem that Cass had with Dean. "She's a Wiccan but wears angel wings." Cass came over and let the wigs filter through his fingers.
"They are lovely." Cass admired the wings. Two wings both separated one about a centimeter higher then the other. Looking down she noticed the wings.
"They look nothing like these, except Gabriel might appreciate the golden color."
"He would indeed." Cass stepped back. Realizing he had stepped into her space much like he did with Dean. "I apologize." She tilted her head to stare at him. She didn't know what he did to offend her. Dean huffed at recognizing the issue constantly brought up between the two. He gathered that angels didn't have a definition for personal space. Dean looked her up and down and realized what was still missing.
"You need shoes." Dean moved away and headed in that direction. He liked his angel friend, Cass, but worried about their new one. Sizing her up with a pair of hiking boots was easy. And convenient. They had gathered up another outfit for her and a nice blue dress in case needed. For Cass they bought a pair of jeans and a new jacket. The brothers had enough shirts between the two they could share them. Dean bought himself a Black Sabbath t-shirt while Sam got another pair of much needed jeans.
L2
Back in the car the questions flew again. They had a destination. Lake Superior. But they knew nothing of the lock. Ramiel had taken center stage again in story telling.
"This lock is a little harder." turning her head to the side to see how she should explain.
"You said they would." Dean confirmed as he drove. Yeah it was Sam's turn to drive. But Dean needed his comfort zone around her. She nodded.
"Yes," she looked at the group. "This one is guarded by a kraken."
"A calamari type Kraken or a Clash of the Titans kind?" She looked oddly at Sam.
"I do not understand the difference."
"What does one look like?" Dean emphasized on his brothers meaning.
"They have many arms and look have the face of one of your dragons."
"Lizards?" Dean asked.
"Yes, shall I continue or do you not wish to learn of this lock." Dean smiled at how she was getting frustrated at the questions. Guess she had a temper after all. Silence filled the car.
"Go ahead." Sam said politely.
"A kraken is a guardian who is the only one who can seal the lock at the bottom of the lake easily. It is very ancient magic. The trouble is convincing the kraken to close the lock. "
"Why would that be a problem?" Dean asked. Cass answered.
"Kraken's don't trust angels." he looked to Ramiel for confirmation to continue with this piece of angel history. She nodded. Dean huffed at how Cass bowed down to her. Cass was better then that. "Lucifer tricked them into thinking that his way was the way and decided to strike down humans. God stepped in and ordered the angels to kill the krakens. Some were allowed to live only if they served in guarding the locks."
"So they hate angels because you committed genocide to their race?" Dean asked. They both nodded.
"How do you intend to convince the kraken?" Sam asked.
"Diplomatically." Ram looked down at her hands. "But it will be a hard negotiation. With you there it will insure some success but not a lot."
"Because god ordered your kind to kill them for our kind?"
"Yes Sam." she sat back in her chair. She had given them the information they requested. Cass looked over at her.
"What if he does not agree?"
"Then I shall have to smite him and close the lock myself. But I do not know how long this vessel can hold air in her lungs. In our true form I could do it in moments. But the vessel if fragile still and would expire without my presence."
"So you are limited by human vulnerabilities."
"Our vessels' are human and lack of oxygen will kill us if we don't depart, but our vessel will die under the pressure and lack of air." She informed Sam.
"My vessel is strong and will survive without my presence for a while." Cass voiced. She laid a hand over his. Smiling she sent him gratitude at what he would do for her and this mission.
"Thank you Castiel." he nodded and covered his hand over hers. Sam watched the gesture. Dean paid no mind for he couldn't see the gesture but knew whatever it was upset his little brother. The ride continued in silence.
L2
The area around the lake was beautiful. Most of the surrounding area was national park and that is where they would make their secluded rendezvous. Fake id's making it easy for them to pass into Ontario, Canada. Meet one Ramiel Angel. Same as Castiel Angel. Dean had a laugh at that. It worked. She told them that the lock was at the highest point of the lake. Taking in the scenery as it passed. Wishing they had time to see the sights but they would never have a normal vacation. Parking the car along one of the trails they had to hike in the rest of the way to the lake. It was a beautiful walk. Sam and Dean took the lead following the trail signs. Castiel and Ramiel brought up the rear. The brothers had suggested that Cass take off his coat and suit jacket for their hike. To blend in. true the angels could have flown there already but they needed the brother's assistance: to assist or be a witness. The trail wasn't long and they made good time to the lake. There had been no people around. A sign back earlier said, 'wild animal on loose. Hike at own risk.' stepping onto the rocky beach they approached the water. Ramiel looked over the water as if to see where the creature was.
"Heka re. Heka re." Dean leaned over to Castiel.
"What is she doing?" Castiel didn't turn his eyes from her. He needed to be there in case.
"She is asking the kraken to approach."
"She can't speak English right but she can speak Kraken?" Dean rolled his eyes at this. The water began to bubble. Castiel took steps to stand beside her. Water bubbled and rose up into the sky making it's true form known.
"Holy Shit!" Sam spoke as he watched the kraken become solid dark stone like. They got their first full look at the kraken.
"Defiantly Clash of Titans." Dean voiced. The kraken stared at them but it's eyes focused on the two angels. She shouted to the creature.
"Lucka de tae reahka." Lucifer is risen. The creature laughed and glared at her. He didn't speak but she seemed to understand. "Then you leave us no choice." the creature raised it's tentacles and lashed out at her. The brothers ducked as she flew over them. Turning back Castiel attacked the creature. The kraken backed further into his element. Ramiel stumbled by the brothers.
"You okay?" Sam asked. She shuck the water logged hair from her face.
"He refused to help us." She flew back to the fight. The creature took both angels deep under the water. The brothers moved to the edge waiting for one to resurface. Ramiel had told them while in their vessel they breathe and can be injured like humans. But they heal faster. Yet humans still needed air to breath. Castiel resurfaced chocking for air. Dean went in and began to head for him. Eyes locked but soon disappeared under the water again. Dean moved in further but water roared around him. One tentacle began to circle him.
Firing his gun at the creature it thrashed with him in it's grip. Pulled under for a moment he felt another help him. The two broke the surface.
"Thanks Cass."
"Get to shore and stay there." He voiced, ordered as he headed back to the fight. Dean dredged up to shore.
"Damn calamari."
"Are they okay?"
"I hope so." water thrashed around with the battle. The water stilled. Anticipation filled the brothers as they waited for a sign.
"We do not have time for this." turning they noticed wet soaked, clothes torn angels.
"You guys okay?" Sam asked taking in the blood and water mixture on their vessels.
"We can't fight them in this form." Ram voiced as she pushed hair over her ears.
"Then allow me." Castiel stepped forward. Looking from him then back to the water. "Tell them to cover their eyes." Castiel stared at her. He began to shake his head no but she tilted her head in a stern tone. Taking a step forward into her space he scanned her.
"Your vessel?" she turned to the brothers.
"Will you watch over our vessel's while we defeat the kraken?" they both looked dumfounded but nodded. "Cover your eyes." doing as told bright light seeped through their defenses. The light faded. Opening their eyes they looked to where the angels were. Two bodies lay on the ground. Dean rushed to Cass and Sam went to Ram.
"How's her's?" Sam felt for a pulse.
"It's alive but I don't know for how long. I never dealt with a vessel's evacuated body except his. How is he?" Dean felt for a pulse.
"Jimmy's ok." the water thrashed more violently. Looking to the lake they saw orbs of light circle and fight around a dark creature. Water erupted every now and then. After a moment of silence it grew even longer.
Ramiel's body jerked forward breathing hard.
"Ram?" Dean asked. She bent over and looked at Dean. Staring more at the man in his arms.
"We need to de.. depart. Others… come to our… presence." she huffed out regaining her breath. Sam began to try and haul her up she shuck him off and moved sluggishly to Jimmy. Closing her eyes she touched him. Jimmy jerked awake much as he did the first time when he met the brothers. "It is…ok. Castiel…will return soon." Jimmy only nodded but stared deep into her eyes.
"You're an angel?"
"I'm Ramiel." He looked at her funny thinking on the name.
"An archangel." she smiled her infectious smile that made Jimmy's face light up.
"We must go." Sam helped Ramiel stand while Dean helped Jimmy up. She stepped away from them and closed her eyes.
"What is it?"
"They … are almost here. I need to as you say, zap us back to the car."
"Zap?" Jimmy looked to the brothers he hasn't seen with his own eyes in quit a while.
"She means angel air." He nodded. Understanding that they meant fly.
"Let's go." Ramiel rested a hand on Sam then one on Jimmy. Dean still had a hold on Jimmy. She closed her eyes. Air flew by them in a whirlwind of color, light and storm. They all staggered as they landed. Ramiel leaned more into Sam.
"You okay?"
"Normally takes two to three archangel's to take down a kraken. " Jimmy moved away and opened the door for her. "Thank you."
"Are you alright?" he stared at her stunned. Jimmy may be posed by an angel but he never got to talk to another then the one in his body. She stepped up beside him. Her eyes seeing why he was chosen. Such a pure heart.
"Thank you. He will return soon and it is an honor to have met you."
"Likewise." Dean had already gotten in the car.
"Hate to break this to you but bad guys coming." Sam nodded and Jimmy ran around to get in the back seat. As soon as the doors closed they were off.
"Will Castiel be back soon?" Jimmy turned to ask the arch.
"Yes he is confirming the seal on the lock. "
"What we are doing now, is it as dangerous as the last time?"
"Depends on what precedes in our path." Jimmy turned as if hearing something.
"He's coming." his voice in firm awe.
"Yes." she smiled. Leaning over she kissed him innocently on the cheek. "Thank you." Jimmy quickly turned to her.
"For what?" he never got to hear her answer. But she thanked him for being a vessel.
Castiel looked at her. Breathing as she had when she first awoken.
"It is done." she leaned away and rested back onto the seat.
"Thank you."
TBC…
