Keys To The Kingdom
Summary: Lucifer reveals secret truths to Sam. In the hope that he can regain one thing that he lost when he was banished. Spoilers for season 5 premiere. AU to season 5
Disclaimer: Supernatural belongs to Kripke and the WB (or CW). Either way I'm not getting anything from this. Although I will gladly accept a gift wrap Sam and Dean Winchester
A/N: Well the response for the second chapter was so much less then the first chapter that I really think I should have just left it as a one shot. Still I got an idea for this chapter so here it is. Once I started writing this I seem unable to stop.
Chapter 3: Convergence Point
Looking down at one's own dead body should have been disconcerting for a person but for Sam it was the least of his concerns. Sam had been dead long enough for his body to be moved but no Reaper showed up to collect him during that time. He was worried about what was going on but most of his attention was on Dean's response to his sudden death. Dean had taken off suddenly after pouring his heart out to Sam's corpse. When Dean took off Sam had a bad feeling that Dean was going to act recklessly.
Feeling a shift in the air Sam turns to the newest presence in the room. Standing across the room is an old man smiling gently at Sam. Sam relaxes when he sees him. Sam knows that this man is the reason that no Reaper has shown. As Sam takes in the man's appearance he recognizes it from a Hollywood film.
"Really 'Oh, God!'?" Sam asks barely able to fight back the smile from forming.
"I thought this form would help lighten the mood. Now tell me how are you doing?"
"I am confused. What is going on? Why do I remain here?"
"I am keeping you here because I do not want the angelic host aware of whom you are."
Sam's confusion isn't alleviated by this response, it only grows. "Why can't they know?"
"I wish to view what actions they will take if they believe you to be just human. I also want to see how they will act towards you in regards of what Azazel did when you were a child."
"How can the others mistake me for human? I am remembering my past and I am returning to what I once was. Not only that but now that I am dead it does not matter what Azazel did."
"Oh Michael, even when you were human you were still angel. You never lost that part of who you are. It just lay buried, forgotten, blocked by the demonic blood. I gave you the unique chance to be a part of both worlds when I made you human. I did not take away any part of your grace. As for the angelic host they will think you human because soon you will be back in your mortal body. You will have to deal with the demonic taint for a little longer but once Lucifer is freed it will be cleansed from your body. It wouldn't be fair for you to have to put up with him with your angelic nature being blocked by the demonic taint."
"What!" Shock is etched over Sam's face.
"Dean is about to make a deal with a crossroads demon. He will be given one year to live before being drag to hell. Once there the demonic hoards will attempt to get Dean to break the seal in hell."
"You can stop this; don't let Dean make that deal!"
"You know I won't do that because you know how I feel about freewill. This is Dean's choose. As it will be once he is in hell. It will also be the angelic host choice on when they attempt to rescue Dean or how they will respond to the seals breaking. Besides did you not want Lucifer free from his prison?"
"Yes I want Lucifer free but not at the expense of another brother. I do not want Dean to go through hell for me or for the breaking of the seals. Father, please don't let Dean suffer."
God smiles at Sam's response. "The love you have for your brothers is wonderful. You do not love one less then the other or see one inferior to the other. It pains me at what you will have to face in the years to come."
Sam felt powerless even with all of his angelic power. He was unable to use his powers properly yet because he was in a state of flux. Dying had sent him into a state of transition but because he was an angel it had thrown the process for a loop. He did not have enough time to get a reign on his powers to stop Dean. Sam is unsure what to do when he comes to a realization. "How will anyone expect to break the first seal I place on Lucifer's prison without me?"
"Lucifer sensed that you became human or should I say was becoming human. You recall when I made you human it did not happen right away. I waited a couple decades but during that time I removed you from heaven. None of the other angels figured out what I did with you but Lucifer. You two always shared a strong bond even with Lucifer imprisoned and through that bond he sensed what you were becoming. He figured out that at some point you will be reborn as a human. Lucifer then told Azazel that a special child will be born who can break the last seal but kept secret what made the child special. Lucifer then gave instructions on how to find the child and what to do when the child is found but Azazel got a bit over zealous with his task."
"If Lucifer is going to be free why not free him yourself. Then this whole business with the seals can be avoided."
"No lessons will be learned that way. Mistakes need to be made so that one can learn from them and grow."
"Where will you be through out this?"
"I may appear to be gone but I will be here on Earth. I will keep an eye on everything that happens but I will keep hidden. If I remain then the angelic host will not act any differently. I am interested in seeing what they will do when they think I am gone. Most of the angelic host have become emotionally stinted and care nothing but following orders. I am hoping to get them to feel again and that they will go beyond just doing what I desire but be capable of making the right choices at the same time."
"This is going to be a mess." Sam looks down at his body when he feels himself being pulled back to it. Life is returning to his body but Sam is resisting the pull.
"You will go through a lot of pain the next couple years but I know how strong you are and that you will make it through. It will be difficult when you are separate from your brother but you will reunite. Even if you make mistakes, as long as you are regret making them, I will always forgive." Still Sam is resistant, "My child I will always love you and all my creations." Unable to resist the pull much longer Sam moves quickly grabbing his heavenly father in a hug, the hug is immediately returned. Relishing being in his presence, Sam draws warmth and strength from him. Sam release his hold and allows himself to be drawn back into his body.
Sam awakens with a jolt but keeps himself from moving when he hears voices that he does not recognize. The sounds are coming from across the room. He focuses on remaining still while listening in on their conversation.
"Sam Winchester hardly seems like much of a threat." Says a gravely voice.
"Really you wouldn't be saying that if you had tried knocking him out up close. Be grateful that we used the tranquilizer darts to neutralize him from a distance. He is dangerous enough without factoring whatever hellish abilities he might have. Now search him and tie him securely," Responds a female voice.
"What is the rush the tranq will keep him knocked out for few more hours." Mr. Gravel asks.
Instead of the female voice a different male voice responds. "We rushed earlier so as not to draw attention while we were out in the open. Now that we have him isolated here we need to take every precaution."
Sam listens to the approaching feet until they stop beside him. When he feels the person's hands on his body Sam moves quickly. Grabbing the person who was about to search him. Sam registers the shock on the man's face as he quickly puts the man in a head lock. Watching as his other two captors come rushing towards him. Sam gets up quickly blocking the first attack from the women and then dodging the second attack from the other man.
Sam focuses on the two captors still standing. The man he had taken out earlier is groaning but has not gotten back up. The situation worsens when the door in the room opens and two more men enter becoming alert when they see Sam awake. Sam had not recognized the individuals who had been in the room with him but the two new comers he does.
"Well Sam I hope you have reconsidered using your abilities to help but if not well they are other things we can do instead." Asked Hank
"I am not helping someone who would go about taken innocent people hostage just to get what they want."
"Alright then, I hope you be resistant so we can teach you a lesson." With that said Hank moved forward in attack.
The fight descends in to chaos. Sam captors are unfamiliar to fighting together giving Sam an advantage but it is still a challenging fight. Then one of his opponents manages to grab him from behind. Unable to stop the next attack heading for his chest Sam screams as he feels his ribs break.
"Not so tuff are you now Sam. Well there will be a lot more of that in your future." Hank smiles at the dread that appears on Sam's visage. What he does not know is that the dread on Sam's face is not from those words. Sam sensed Lucifer's approach the moment his ribs broke, breaking with them the protection from the Enochian Sigils.
The sounds of thunder fill the room and then a bright flash from a lighting bolt outside blinds everyone. When everyone's sight clears they notice a new presence in the room.
"Lucifer" Sam whispers but it is still loud enough for the others to hear. The hunters in the room tense. Fear filling them at the implication of who they are now dealing with.
Lucifer gazes at Sam taking in his injuries. Anger rages through Lucifer at what has happen to Sam. He turns his gaze from Sam onto the others in the room. They flinch when his angry gaze lands on them. Lucifer moves to attack when he is blocked by Sam.
Turning his head back Sam gazes at his former captors. "Get out of here," Sam says as he stands between Lucifer and the hunters.
The hunters were in a state of shock. After what they did to Sam and had planed for him, here Sam was protecting them. Hesitant at first, the look in Sam's eyes gets them moving.
Lucifer tries to move around Sam in order to attack the hunters again as they make their escape but Sam stops him. Lucifer notice Sam's eye color shift from hazel to a piercing electric blue. As the fight carries on Lucifer can sense more of Michael's grace emanating from Sam. Not wanting to fight Sam in the first place Lucifer easies back.
"Why are you protecting them after what they did to you?" Lucifer stares at Sam in confusion.
Sam keeps his defense up but the power coming of him ebbs until the only sign that remains is his changed eye color. "Because I forgive them. Yes they hurt me but they are not perfect. If I let you kill them they will never have the chance to make amends for their past actions. It is possible that they may never change but they deserve the opportunity. Everyone deserves a second chance."
"What about my second chance."
"Do you truly want one? More importantly for what purpose: To achieve your old goals of humanity's destruction, to redeem yourself or perhaps something else entirely."
Lucifer contemplates this. "I want us to work again side by side. I want our father to acknowledge us properly. For humanity I see nothing worth salvaging. Look at what they have done to this planet and to each other. They have become worse since my imprisonment."
"As a whole they do not seem like much but you need to look at the individual. Yes some humans are horrible but then they are those who are extraordinary. I've seen them capable of so much love and sacrifice for others, not to mention kindness. No they are not perfect but that is what makes them interesting. Their flaws and difference make them special and each individual unique. If they were perfect, humanity would be about as interesting as a rock."
"I have a hard time seeing what you do."
"That is because you took one look at them and immediately passed judgment. You said you want us to be working side by side again so how about we do this. Come with me hunting and helping people. This way you get to meet different people and see them for what they are."
"Why are you remaining here on Earth and not returning to Heaven? Aren't you going to return to the angelic host now that you know who you are?"
"I still do not remember entirely my past as Michael and I don't have much interest or care to either. Part of me recognize that I am Michael but that is not who I am now. I am Sam Winchester a human born with the grace and soul of an angel. As for returning to the angelic host well I have no desire for that, I rather remain human. I am somewhat disillusioned with the other angels. They have taken actions that I am not proud of and make me want to have no part with them."
"Yet you are willing to forgive me."
"At least you had the audacity to act out while god is around and you were clear that it was your own goals you were pursuing. Even when you corrupted Lilith you were honest and upfront with her. I can understand the need to do something when your father goes missing but they went too far. They acted like it was father's will they were performing but in truth it was their own. They gave orders, demands and threats instead of guidance. They withheld information, manipulated and deceive in order to set off the apocalypse. They think they will be achieving paradise but most tend to forget that apocalypse means a revelation. Finally you are my brother and I always had a closer bond with you then the rest of the angels so I am more lenient with you."
Lucifer smiles at the fact that Sam feels stronger ties to him then the other angels. Watching as Sam takes a deep breath then releases it. Sam's eyes return to their natural hazel color. All trace of Michael's grace gone now. If Lucifer didn't know better he would assume Sam to be an ordinary human.
"So what is this apocalypse suppose to reveal?
"That angels can be as big of dicks as humans." Sam smiles ruefully, "I can't really say what the revelation is since I'm not all knowing. It could be something big or something small. It could be just one or many. There is no real way of knowing before hand."
"If I agree to join up with you and help humans I want something in exchange."
"And what would that be?"
"You expect me to change my views to agree with yours. It is only fair that you be open to my own views. I bet you will be trying to show off all that is good. Well I get to do the opposite I get to show you that the bad out ways all the good."
"I guess that is fair but I hope you understand how stubborn I can be and you won't be able to sway me so easily."
"You are not the only stubborn one."
Smiling Sam nods his head, "Well let's get going."
"Before we do there is just one thing." Lucifer places his hand on Sam's chest. Sam feels a sudden pain in his chest like when Castiel had placed the Enochian Sigils on his ribs but it is followed by a cool healing sensation. "This way I can now find you anywhere but the other angels can not."
"Why can't anyone give a warning before doing that?" Sam says as he rubs his chest. "At least my ribs are healed now."
"I wonder why you did not heal yourself earlier when you called upon your grace to fight me." Sam mumbles something incoherent. "What was that?"
"I said I forgot alright." Sam's face is beet red as Lucifer laughs at him
A/N: I always wondered why Sam seems to have such a difficult time with his powers compared to the other psychic children. Not just with using his powers but the strain it has on his body. I always felt that Sam did not get his power from the blood but that they were always there. So in my story the blood made it more difficult for Sam to use his powers.
For Sam's eyes I got that idea from the movie Gabriel. As for God's form well I think you can guess from which series of films I got that from.