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: I want to make clear that Dean not calling Sam was based from what was revealed by future Dean and that is why I didn't think it would be out of character from him. Also Sam is aware of the mistakes he has made and is not being easily manipulated again. I'm sorry if it seems that way. Sam has a clear understanding what Lucifer's motives are. The flashbacks Sam is experiencing are no trick from Lucifer they are memories from Sam's past life as Michael. Sam was awaken to these memories the moment a part of him accepted that he was Michael. Also Lucifer has issues and he is afraid that Sam will pick Dean over him. I hope this clears some confusion.
Chapter 5: Beneath The Surface
"Bobby you better have something decent to drink and not that water down shit you like to serve," demanded Rufus.
"Not until you drink some of that water down shit as you like to say and prove your not possessed." Bobby responds as he hands Rufus a beer. Dean watches as Rufus grudgingly accepts the beer and takes a drink. When Rufus is cleared Bobby pulls out the good stuff as everyone takes a seat.
"I recently dealt with a demon that revealed some information. When Lucifer was released the demons expected him to automatically take command and start in on destroying the world. Instead Lucifer tells the demons that he is going to try to get to Michael and since then the demons haven't seen Lucifer. This has left the demons confused and unsure what to do but continue on as previously."
Bobby takes a drink. "This explains the demon activity but Lucifer's actions are harder to understand. All we know that he has done is give a gift and said thank you"
"What are you talking about?" Bobby looks over to Dean who gives a nod. They had discussed earlier if they should tell Rufus and had come to agreement that he could be trusted. Besides they needed all the help they can get. So Bobby explains to Rufus about Lucifer's gift and why he did it. Rufus spends a couple minutes thinking the information over then turns to Dean. "What about you what did Lucifer gift you?"
Dean is confused by the question "What?"
"I know all about the breaking of the seal in hell. When I found about the seals I started doing research on them. This led me to learning why they started last year which coincides itself with your time in hell."
"I didn't know that what I was doing would lead to the breaking of the seals. I wasn't even aware of any seals until I was back top side."
"I may not know you long but I think I have you figured out well enough to know you wouldn't do that knowingly. Which leads me to why did Lucifer just gift Sam and not you as well. You both broke a seal that lead to his release and yet Sam is the only one to get a gift. Unless, unlike you, Sam had knowingly broke the last seal to free Lucifer."
"NO! Sam had no idea that killing that demon bitch Lilith would break the finale seal. When Sam found out what he had done he was devastated."
"Alright then so why is Lucifer giving this gift to Sam. It has to have had some alternative motives because he did not pay you back for breaking a seal."
Dean is floored. He had never thought of that before and he should have but then he likes to avoid all thoughts on the fact that he got the ball rolling on the apocalypse. Dean's mind starts racing at all the possibilities: Is Lucifer trying to get close to Sam because Dean is to be Michael's vessel, does he want Sam's power to be used on his side, is there some purpose that Sam is still needed for. Bobby was right even with Sam away he is worried about the kid and the worst part with Sam gone is he can't look after him. Well that ends now Dean thought he was going to meet up with Sam and this time make sure that no one can manipulate Sam for their own uses.
Bobby watches as Dean gets up from the table. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to reunite with Sam. If Lucifer wants Sam for something he is going to have to go through me first."
Bobby smiles, "it is about damn time boy. I'll give Sam a call and fine out where his current location is."
"Just don't tell him I am on my way." Dean shouts as he head outs the door. He was on his way to getting his brother back.
"You are an evil, diabolical, manipulative, sneaky, and underhanded bastard." Sam just smiles back unaffected by those words and takes another bite of his sandwich. Lucifer glares at him annoyed but unwilling to admit defeat yet. He knew he should have never agreed to Sam's request but supposedly it was all a part of getting a better understanding of humans.
"Are you going to finish that or let it go to waste because that is not very good once it melts?" Sam asks after swallowing his bite of food.
Lucifer looks down at his hot fudge brownie sundae. He is not going to admit too liking something the humans have made but his reaction to that first bite didn't hide it very well. Knowing that he had lost this one he might as well enjoy and finish his dessert. "This means nothing and my feeling about humans hasn't change. I just know how to appreciate a good thing."
"Of course."
"Not one word."
"My lips are sealed."
"I'm not going to hear the end of this am I."
Sam just smirks back "Don't worry eventually it will get old."
"How is it I ended up as the bad guy while you ended up smelling like roses?"
"Good PR" is Sam's response, "but if it makes you feel better my human life I have been labeled the bag guy and monster by many."
"Sorry about that."
"I've forgiven you for setting things in motion. Besides many who judge me never knew me or try to look at what was beneath the surface."
"I still find it hard to believe that you just forgave me."
"I'm not saying I was never upset or hurt. I just know how easily one can be destroyed if you let something eat away at you and fester. By forgiving, I am not letting myself be controlled by the negative feelings anymore. I have made mistakes too and I am sorry about how events unfolded in the past. I just like to think that this time around I will do things better."
"I didn't exactly make the situation any easier."
"No but it is easier looking back and pointing out what one can do differently. Compared to when you are making a choice in the moment." Sam looks at Lucifer's now empty dessert bowl. "You finished that dessert real fast. Do you want to try another dessert? We can go out for some more if you want."
Lucifer scowls in response and ducks his head trying to hide his red face. "I am not the one who needs to stop to eat in order to survive."
"No one said being human was easy." Sam gets up gathering the trash and throwing it away before sitting down on one of the beds in the motel room.
"Yeah but you also being an angel is making it more complicated. I know your memories from your past are haunting your dreams. It might be easier for you if you fully accept your past."
"Don't think I don't know what you hope to happen if I fully remember my past as Michael and I can tell you now that won't happen."
"How can you be sure?"
"Past experience, now can we move past the issue of my memories."
"Fine do you want to talk about the issues with your powers instead? Being human is affecting the use of your grace."
Sam sighs in frustration. "I know that my emotions are having an effect on my powers. Using my grace now is nothing like how it was when I was an angel or using a vessel. It is no wonder angels have to rip out their grace if they want to become human."
Lucifer gets up and sits on the other bed. "To me it seems like your power gets a boost from your emotions and that never happen when you were just an angel. I'm sure you just need time to adjust and with some practice you will figure it out."
Sam thinks it over when he gets an idea. Focusing on his power he grabs hold of a pillow and sends it flying to Lucifer smacking him in the back of the head. "How's that."
"What was that for?" Lucifer demands grabbing the pillow and throwing it at Sam. Sam snatches it as it flies through the air towards him.
"What I was practicing. I am bound to make a mistake or two before I get it right with my powers."
"You're incorrigible." Lucifer says but there is no heat to his words as he smiles back at Sam.
Sam gets up and hands the pillow back to Lucifer. Sam then begins going over the information on their latest case when he is distracted by the knocking on the door. Looking at Lucifer Sam can see that he has no idea who that can be. Cautiously Sam opens the door and is surprise to see who is behind it.
"Hey Sam" Dean says at the door.
"Dean?" Sam exclaims in surprise.
Dean takes in Sam's appearance and is relieved to see that he is alright. "Can I come in we need to talk."
"Sure" Sam says as he moves out of the way.
Going into the motel room Dean focuses on the man sitting on the bed. Dean is not impressed but now that he was here Sam won't need to be working with this guy anymore. "So you must be Sam's new partner Nick. Well can you go out I need to talk with my brother alone."
"Dean whatever it is you can say in front of him." Nick seems to get a smug look which sends Dean blood to boil.
Not wanting to antagonize Sam since he was trying to make peace and reunite. Dean held his tongue on the fact that Nick was staying for the conversation. "Sam I want us hunting together again."
When Dean sees the worried look on Nick's face Dean gets a feeling of satisfaction and no longer minds that he stayed. Sam is surprised by what Dean wants and pulls him outside closing the motel room door behind him.
"Dean what has changed? You made it very clear that we were better apart."
"I know what I said but that was all bull crap. I was upset and I thought that if we were apart it would be easier because I would no longer have to worry as much about you. It didn't change anything because I still worried and added to that I couldn't look after you while we were apart."
"What brought about this enlightenment?" Sam asked.
"It came to my attention that Lucifer had to have some motive for giving you a gift because he didn't bother rewarding anyone else for breaking a seal. Well that got me to get my act together because there is no way I was going to let that bastard get near you without going through me first. So why don't you tell Nick that he can hit the road because you are back to being partners with the best hunter in the world." Dean says with a cocky smile but that quickly falls off his face when he sees the look on Sam's face.
"Dean I do want to get back into hunting with you but I don't want to give up hunting with Nick."
"Why Sam?"
"It is complicated and I have no idea where to begin in explaining it all. I don't want to keep this a secret from you but I don't want you to judge Nick until you have gotten to know him. I swear I will explain it all after we finish the hunt Nick and I found here. Just give Nick a chance and try to get to know him during the investigating."
"Keeping secrets again Sam I thought we were beyond that."
"I tried calling you to tell you what happen but you didn't answered and what I had to say I couldn't leave as a message." Dean feels like he was punched in the gut but he couldn't argue with that.
"Fine but the moment we are done with this hunt you are telling me everything and no holding back if I haven't come to like your new buddy. I'll go get myself a room for the night and tomorrow you can explain the details about the hunt."
"No that is not necessary I'll talk to Nick and explain things and you can use the other bed in our room. Nick won't have a problem with staying on the couch." Dean gives a nod happy that Sam wants him in his room but not at the fact that Nick will be there too.
Dean goes to get his things while Sam explains to Nick the situation. Dean has no idea what the deal is with Nick but he knows that if Nick is any danger to Sam he is a goner.
A/N: I couldn't sleep last night and so you guys get a new chapter. I am still working out on what to do with the three of them next so it maybe a longer wait for the next chapter.
I am unsure if I am going to have Sam reveal the truth about being Michael or if it gets revealed another way. The same goes with revealing about Lucifer but that will probably happen before I reveal about Michael and I already think I have an idea for that but I haven't made up my mind and I am still figuring it out.