A/N; I'm really sorry that this took so long to update, I've been kinda lost with this story for a while now, and the chapters are taking some doing. I hope you all enjoy this chapter and I want to thank you all for your patience. Only one chapter to go after this one, nearly there, and I promise that I will work on it this weekend. Then…crosses fingers….I'm going to finish of the other stories before I do the sequel to 'have you ever seen the rain'. So going to be busy. Anywho going to stop with the waffling now and let you get on with reading the story. Enjoy, and as always let me know what ya think.
Michael smiled at Dean " You've come along way Dean you're doing well, I'm proud of you " Dean eyed the angel with a strange look, was he being serious the smile that came to him did so before he could stop it. He wasn't used to getting praise from anyone, Michael gave him a pat on the shoulder and gestured that they should continue.
" How long do I have to go at this ? When can I go home ? " he asked
" Soon, I'm more than pleased with your progress, you've advanced well. I thought it'd take longer but you've proved me wrong I'm glad to say " Dean smirked, he always did like kicking those that underestimated him in the nuts, and if he got one over an angel with a reputation like Michaels then that was just great.
" What can I say ? I'm just awesome " he grinned when the angel rolled his blue eyes " Hey, can I ask you something ? "
" Sure, what ? "
" How come when I met you , you had grey eyes but now your eyes are blue ? "
" Why Dean how sweet of you to notice " Michael said batting his eyelashes, Dean blushed
" Shut up " he said embarrassedly , Michael grinned he was beginning to like this kid, he had guts and didn't back down to anyone or anything. He admired that.
" Well ? You going to answer my question or stand there batting your eyelashes like the girl you are ? " Dean asked grinning, still with a faint blush on his cheeks. Michael considered the question and shrugged
" To be honest I don't really know, it may have been a trick of the light on the earthly plains, here is how I truly appear so you see me as I am. People who come here usually change something about how they look" he paused and looked Dean up and down " You must be pretty happy with the way you look, you haven't changed a thing about yourself " Dean gave a shit eating grin and pointed to himself,
" Why mess with perfection " he said,
" Oh dear Lord what have you done to me ? " Michael groaned as Dean laughed,
" Dude, admit it. This is the best assignment you've ever had " Michael raised a dark brow his blue eyes bright in the light,
" Don't push your luck kid "
" Hey Mike ? "
" Yeah "
" Does it ever get dark here ? " Dean asked looking around " I'm pretty sure I've been here a while but I don't feel tired or hungry. What's up with that ? "
" We're on a higher plain here Dean so there's no need to rest or feed yourself its all taken care of. Your getting all you need just not in the way that you would normally "
" Whatever you say man " Dean said.
He cocked his head to the side, he could have sworn he just heard his brother talking to him, Dean shook his head and returned to his training.
Dean continued his training with Michael, but he still thought at times he could hear his brother talking to him, it was distracting and Dean was beginning to worry about why he could hear his brother,
" Hey Mike?''
" Yes Dean''
" I…..I keep thinking I can hear Sammy talk to me. Is that normal? I mean he's at Stanford right? He's safe'', Michael looked away refusing to meet the pleading look in Deans eyes,
" Michael? Sammy's at Stanford? Right?'', the angel let out a breath
" No Dean, he's at your bedside at the farm''
" What? Why?''
" There was an incident at your brothers apartment, and his girlfriend was killed'', Dean gasped, his breaths coming in panicked gasps,
"Was it………was it Azazel?'', Michael nodded knowing what was coming next,
" Is my training over? I need to get back to Sammy he needs me''
" You're nearly there Dean, not long to go now, and you'll be ready, but you have to be prepared. This fight with Azazel won't be easy'',
" Ah come on Michael, I'm ready now, I can take the yellow eyed bastard, my brother needs me''
" Have you forgotten that he left you?'' Michael asked crossing his arms over his expansive chest, his eyes piercing into Dean. Dean shifted under the gaze, his eyes looking to the floor,
" No'' he whispered " I hadn't forgotten that'' Dean lifted his green eyes to meet the angels, they were determined and focused " But he's my brother, he needs me, now please send me home. I'll take care of Azazel, I know I'm ready''. Michael sighed,
" I'm not going to change your mind on this one am I?'' the angel asked, Dean grinned
" Nope. So you'll send me back?''
" I will, against my better judgement, but I'll send you home'',
" Good'' Dean said rubbing his hands together " So what do I do? Click my heels together and say there's no place like home three times?'', Michael shot the sixteen year old a glare,
" No of course not'', he reached over and placed two fingers on Deans forehead, Dean felt like he was tumbling backwards, then felt like he landed with a jump.
When he opened his eyes, Sammy had his head resting on the bed near to Deans hand. Dean reached over and ran his fingers through the chestnut locks,
" Dude, you so need a haircut'' he chuckled, Sam stirred when he felt fingers moving through his hair, when he heard his brothers voice he sat upright making himself go dizzy.
" Dean, you're awake''
" Always were observant weren't ya Sammy?'' he grinned, Sam threw himself at his brother,
" Are you okay? Where did you go? Are you done?''
" Geez Sam, let a guy take a leak first will ya before the twenty questions start'', Sam blushed
" Oh, right, sorry'' Sam rolled off his brother and allowed him to climb off the bed and head into the bathroom. When Dean came back Sam was sat back in his chair and gazing out the window.
" I'm sorry about your girlfriend Sam''
" How……….how did you know?'' Sam asked surprised
" I was told. How long was I gone this time?''
" Not long. Couple of weeks'', Dean let out a long breath
" That's good. I'm ready Sam, I'm ready to kill this demon. Make him pay for all the damage he's caused'' Sam nodded,
" So, you finished your training then?''
" Yeah, more or less. But I'm ready, I know I am'',
" Where did you go?'' Sam asked curiously, he cocked his head to one side, reminding Dean of when Sam had been the younger brother, he rubbed at the back of his neck,
" Not sure to be honest. Looked like a forest or something, but I'm not sure. Mike was pretty evasive when it came to the whole where am I stuff'',
" Mike?'' Sam asked confused
" Yeah, Michael, you know as in arch angel'',
" Michael!?'' Sam squeaked " And….and he lets you call him Mike?''
" Well actually, he kinda hates that I call him Mike, but he puts up with it'' he smirked, Sam shook his head
" Only you could get away with giving an arch angel a nick name''
" Hey, I'm a loveable kinda guy, where's dad?'',
" Downstairs, I'll go get him if you like''
" Nah, it's okay. I want to stretch my legs a bit''.
The two Winchesters headed downstairs into the kitchen, John was talking to the pastor, well arguing about whether Judas was to be as victimised as most people believed he should be, Jim stopped mid flow when he saw the amused expressions on both boys faces. John turned round, his face developed a full dimpled smile,
" Well if it isn't sleeping beauty. Thought I was going to have to kiss you to wake you up champ'' he said as he ruffled Deans hair,
" Ah, come on dad, I wanted to wake up not turn into a frog''
" Very funny'' John said, but he was smiling as he said it,
" I thought so'' Dean grinned,
" It's good to be back dad, now when we going after yellow eyes?'',
" Dean, you just woke up'' Sam said a little annoyed
" So? Your point is?''
" My point is, you need to get your strength up Dean, we should prepare''
" Your brothers right Dean'', Dean stared wide eyed at his father
" You need to rebuild your strength''
" Okay….did I wake up in some alternate universe? Since when did you two agree on anything? Jim, what do you think?'', Jim smiled at the younger Winchester,
" Same reality my boy, and I agree with your father and brother. Besides'' he began as Dean opened his mouth to protest " We don't even know where the demon is, and until then there's nothing we can do. It hasn't resurfaced since…..well since the accident at Sams apartment. It may take some time'',
" Fine, fine, I'll take some down time'' he said as he threw himself into the kitchen chair,
" Don't pout Dean'' John said, trying hard to keep the smirk off his face
" I'm not pouting'' Dean sulked " Hey Jim, is there anything to eat?, I'm starving'', Jim grinned
" How about a burger and fries? My treat'' he said smiling at the delight on Deans face,
" Extra onions?'' Dean asked
"Of course. Is there any other way to eat a burger?''
" Not that I know of'' Dean grinned.
Two hours later everyone was fed and relaxing on the porch, John turned to his son,
" So you going to tell us what you learned?'', Dean leaned back in his seat and gave a leisurely stretch, his hands held high above his head. He gave his dad his trademark shit eating grin,
" I learned to kick ass dad'', John raised a brow,
" Oh. Think you could take me?'' John asked getting to his feet, Dean paused a moment before he also rose
" I think I could hold my own'' he replied,
" Without using your powers?'' John asked
" Yeah, course. Can't always rely on them can I?'', John grinned,
" No, you can't'' he said as he walked into the yard, he waited until Dean was down the steps and then made his attack.
Dean managed to block his dads attack and countered it by leg sweeping John, John went down, but with a wide grin flipped himself back onto his feet again. Dean went in with a few jabs, which John easily blocked, he didn't see the spinning kick until he was on his butt on the dusty yard floor, he grinned up at Dean
" Nice kick son',
" Thanks dad'' Dean beamed, then found himself on the floor next to his father,
" Dirty moves dad, so not cool'', John laughed
" Oh you think in a real fight they won't play dirty?''
" Good point'' Dean said as they both got to their feet. The sparring match continued until both Winchesters were sweaty and panting.
" Okay, I call a tie'' Sam said,
" Hell no'' they both yelled, and stepped up their game, it was John who found himself on the floor pinned by a surprised Dean,
" Good job son, you did real well''
"Thanks dad'' Dean smiled brightly as he helped his dad to his feet, John clapped him fondly on the shoulder.
" This demon doesn't stand a chance'' John grinned, the three Winchesters entered the farm house unaware of the figure at the bottom of the drive, the man smirked, his yellow eyes glowing with a growing menace.
" Oh I'll be seeing you all real soon boys, and then John Winchester you will beg me to end your life, and your boys will be mine''.