Where to Run
Chapter Five
Sam watched Castiel, patiently. Dean waved him to start talking, shoving egg into his mouth at the same time. "We have all been summoned." Castiel said in a breathy tone, eyes wider than usual. "We have been in meeting since I last saw you."
"We?" Dean asked.
"Myself, Raphael, Zecheriah. Michael. The Archangels, Angels…. All of those still in His grace. And let me tell you, tensions where high. Zecheriah was very angry with me." That partly explained Castiel's good mood, Sam thought. Not to mention the hint of exhaustion. Family reunions where a bitch.
"Good. I don't like him. Feel bad for you though." Dean said as Castiel gave him a look.
"There are fewer of us left than I thought." He said sadly. "But we where summoned." Dean gave him a 'yeah-so-what-stop-repeating-yourself' look. "I was right – God still lives."
"God summoned you?" Bobby asked, incredulously. Sam felt a little shudder ripple through him. Castiel shook his head in response.
"No – but the next best thing did. Those who govern us, who have risen through the ranks. Their power is just below that of God himself." Sam felt uneasy now as Castiel sighed almost happily. "That we where summoned proves that God still lives, or they wouldn't have done so."
"So… who?" Dean asked, finished with his breakfast.
"They do not have names." Castiel said. "But they are part of – no, they are the Second Sphere." Bobby's hand slammed down and he gaped in surprise.
"Second Sphere? As in the three spheres of Heaven? The Celestial Hierarchy? I thought that was a myth!" Bobby breathed. Sam couldn't help it – he rolled his eyes. In this line of work you don't not believe. Seriously.
"It is not." Castiel confirmed. Seeing Dean and Sam's blank gazes he sighed. "There are three spheres in which Angel's are classified." He explained. "The top , First, sphere include those who protect God and his Throne: Seraphim, Cherubim, Ophanim. The Second are the Heavenly Governs: Dominions, Virtues, and Powers. Third are the Principalities, Archangels, and Angels." Dean blinked. "All have their own unique power, but the First and Second spheres have the most of it."
"Damn." Dean whistled.
"One of the Dominions summoned us." Castiel repeated. "He was not happy about what was happening."
"I would bet not." Dean said with a snort. "So what did he want, and why are you so…bubbly?" Castiel's gaze snapped to Sam, who flinched.
"He wanted to discuss Samuel. And you, Dean." Castiel paused. "He knows about Michael, Lucifer, and everything that has been going on. He pulled my memories of you two, he seemed very interested in you and your relationship, and he said he knows of a way to prevent Samuel from being used as Lucifer's vessel."
"Seriously?" Dean asked, brightening just a bit. "So we can stop Lucifer?"
"It won't stop him." Castiel said. "In the end, he will find another vessel to use. It will just take him longer because he will have to do what Azazel did and… create one." Sam gulped. "And he must be in a vessel for Michael to defeat him." Dean frowned. "Dominion also said he knows of a way for you to be Michael's vessel without risking leaving you a… what did you call it? Vegetable?"
"How?" Bobby was the first to speak. "And why didn't anyone mention this sooner?"
"Because the knowledge I am about to impart is not known to any except the first and second spheres. It isn't even known to most of the Third spheres." Castiel said. "I can't say much but I can give you a brief explanation while we wait for Dominion to join us."
"He's coming here?" Bobby asked. Sam felt that shudder again and he frowned. Castiel nodded.
"What about Sam? If he reacted that badly to you…" Castiel tilted his head a bit. "What did you do to him, anyway?"
"Dominion will handle Samuel – he won't hurt him. And I merely put a block on his instincts for a short period to allow him to settle and take control back. For a demon, having an Angel appear out of nowhere is akin to humans being surprised by a grizzly bear. I'm guessing that's already starting to wear off?" Sam nodded hesitantly.
"Well damn." Dean sighed.
"What can you tell us?" Sam asked in a shaky voice. "About this… plan."
"Not much. All I know is that it has to do with your demon blood, Sam. And Angel blood. I do believe there is a part where it's combined, but I am not sure. It's an old ritual, hasn't been used in a very long time." Sam grimaced – great, more blood talk. "Dominion will oversee it and I believe the end result is binding me to the two of you as your guide."
"So some sort of binding ritual." Bobby hummed. "And I'm guessing the blood thing is similar to what Yellow Eyes did to Sam as a baby?" Castiel shrugged. For a brief second Sam felt amusement at seeing such a human gesture coming from an Angel. "Never heard of anything like it before, at least not with a combination of Angel and Demon blood."
"What does it do?" Dean asked.
"I believe… In Sam's case the Angel blood negates the demon blood and enhaneces the humanity so he won't be evil. In your case, Dean, it would just be adding Angel blood to make your body stronger to give it a better chance of surviving the possession."
"Well said, Castiel, though it is a bit more involved." Hell once again broke loose.
TBC