A/N: Hi everybody, if anyone's still reading this story, I'd like to say this is one of the last chapters. I hope you enjoy it

Song: Poison heart- The Ramones

Love, Maggie

-Mornin' sunshine- Danielle greeted her cousin with a wide smile, knowing full on what her and Sam were up to.

-Hi…- Emma gripped her head in pain and cursed under her breath. As she walked the last step of the stair to go to the kitchen, she missed it and almost fell face-first on the ground. But two strong arms snaked around her waist and supported her, keeping her standing.

-Thanks- she murmured, turning to see the person holding her. Light blue-green eyes shined with the morning sun, as Sam grinned at her

-Take it easy- he told her, helping her get to the kitchen-Dani, some coffee would be nice- Danielle mock-glared at him as she settled two cups of coffee on the table. Sam sat next to Emma and she drank the black liquid, grateful.

-Morning- Dean greeted, wrapping an arm around Danielle's waist and planting a soft kiss on her lips. She smiled at him and handed him a cup of coffee too.

-Where's Bobby?- he inquired, leaning on the kitchen counter

-Study- Danielle replied, finishing her orange juice- had been there since I woke up. Hell, probably since yesterday-

-What he's doing that's so important?-

-Who the hell knows?- she retorted- I was about to ask him when those two came down the stairs, stumbling in their drunk state-

-I'm not drunk- Sam defended, hearing her

-And as soon as I can, I'm gonna kick your ass- Emma threatened, resting her head on Sam's shoulder and closing her eyes

-Aw…she's like a cute little drunken face- Danielle cooed, to which Emma lifted her middle finger in response. They chuckled, and that's how Adam found them

-Hey- he said, walking in

-Hey, kid- Danielle answered- want some coffee?-

-God, yes!- he murmured

-Another one with a hung-over, uh?- she shook her head and poured him his coffee- drink, I've got aspirins in the medicine cabinet- She walked out the kitchen, leaving the Winchesters and Emma there. She walked past the study, where Bobby was, and she sensed something there. She forgot about the aspirins and headed over to Bobby's desk.

-Hey, old man- she caught his attention and he glared at her- don't you feel somethin' off here?-

-Off?- he asked- like what?- Danielle studied him. She knew something was definitely up if Bobby was trying to play dumb

-Like evil off- she clarified- Bobby…-

-Don't scold him- A deep Scottish accented voice said from behind her and she spun around to face it- He's merely doing you all a favor-

-Who the fuck are you?- she hissed and everyone was suddenly in the room

-Dani?- Dean came rushing to her- what's going on?- her eyes were fixed on the man in front of her, and when they realized he was there, they all went hunter mode. All except Adam who had no idea what was going on. Sam stood near Emma, shielding her, while she in turn shielded Adam. Dean and Danielle were facing Bobby, and the man, who they suspected was a demon.

-Hello, ladies and gentlemen, name's Crowley- he spoke- a pleasure, etcetera- All five eyes turned from the demon to Bobby, questioning

-Bobby…-

-Go ahead- the demon encouraged- tell them. There's no shame in it-

-Bobby…- Sam began- tell us what?-

-Please, Bob, tell me you didn't made a deal, please, pretty please?- Emma whined, knowing she was dead on right

-The world's gonna end- Bobby said defensive- it seems stupid to get all precious over one little soul-

-You sold your soul?- Dean inquired, getting mad

-Well, more like pawned it- the demon specified- I fully intent to give it back-

-When then give it back!- Danielle snapped

-I will-

-Now!- Danielle and Dean yelled at the same time

-Did you kiss him?- Sam asked, which made Emma laughed out loud

-Sam!- Dean exclaimed, shocked

-I'm just curious- he excused. All eyes were now on Bobby, waiting. He moved his light blue ones from the boys to the girls, to finally glared at the demon

-No!- he denied strongly. Sam narrowed his eyes in suspicion while Emma tried to stop laughing, that was so not funny. The demon cleared his throat, catching her attention, and everyone else's. He held a cell phone in his hand, with a picture of him and Bobby kissing.

Emma stopped laughing as they all tilted their heads to look at the picture, even Adam. Bobby sighed in defeat

-Why'd you take a picture?- Bobby inquired, annoyed

-Why'd you have to use tongue?- the demon shot back and Emma's and Danielle's eyes widened in surprise

-Okay, listen- Dean moved closer to the demon- I'm sick of it all, give his soul back!-

-Wait- Danielle interrupted- why did you sell it in the first place?-

-Well…- the demon began- I heard you girls were looking for something called the Heaven's sword…-

-Guys…- Emma said- Dean's right, give him his soul back, now! Or I'm gonna try a few new spells on you- she threatened

-I can't!- the demon answered

-Can't or won't?-

-I won't, alright?- he shouted- You kill demons, that giant over there has quiet the fetish with it- he pointed to Sam and Emma fisted her hand in anger- it's an insurance. As long as I've got his soul, you won't kill me-

-You son of a bitch- Bobby hissed

-I'll return it- the demon promised- when all this is over and I can walk safely away, do we understand each other?- his tone wasn't friendly and Danielle and Emma weren't about to stand a demon yelling at them

-You can't come in here and act like you own the place- Emma said, downright pissed off now. She muttered a few words in Latin and the demon went flying to collide with a wall. Emma stood over him, eyes shining with rage

-Now- her voice was soft and calmed, but menacing- first, where is the sword? And second, give Bobby his soul back- she lowered herself over him- before I rip you apart-

-Em…- Danielle was right at her side, restraining her

-Look, beautiful- the demon told her, standing up- I've gotta make sure you've got the right spell, and the right location for your witchy friend-

-And who the hell you think you are?-

-Crossroads king, thanks-

-Emma, shut it for a little while- Dean walked to where they were- you have the sword?-

-Yes- the demon nodded forcefully- I have Heaven's sword itself-

-Okay… give it to us-

-Not yet- he enunciated- let's cut to the chase, shall we? I just need to see the spell to kill the witch, then I'm gone-

Danielle and Emma stared at each other for a moment. They sighed and nodded at the same time, making the demon smirk

-I'll be right back- Emma almost ran upstairs, while they waited. Crowley crossed his arms over his chest and leaned against the wall, utterly bored.

-Here- Emma handed him what looked like an old book, and he whistled in appreciation

-Nice material you've got here- he complimented and the girls glared at him. He ignored them, studying the spell closely. He closed the book with a thump and smiled widely

-Alright, you have everything ready then-

-Ya think?- Emma inquired

-Yes, I do. And I here is the deal-

-I'm not making deals with you- Emma hurried to say

-We're not making deals with you-

-People, can you please listen? You want Alexander dead? Well, you have to move fast. He's not waiting around for you to kill him-

-'Course he's not- Emma scoffed- but we can handle him-

-I suppose you're right- the demon agreed- but after that, Lucifer is going to be hot on your asses, and you won't like that very much-

-What do you suggest then?- Danielle asked, tired of this whole thing

-You have to wait, at least a day. Rumor has it Alexander is gathering an army of demons, he needs them to protect Lucifer until the time will come when Sam says "yes"-

-I won't say "yes"- Sam denied

-I don't really care- Crowley told him condescendingly- but to kill Alexander you're going to need that energy-

-No, that could kill Dani- Emma explained- too much evil power, it'll be impossible to resist-

-There's another spell for that, I think you knew that-

-He's right- Danielle murmured- my mom created a spell to protect from evil forces, even if channeling them, they can't get to me, persona inside, it will just travel through me, and to you-

-Then I'm fucked- Emma sighed- how many demons you think he's got?- she asked Crowley

-Maybe twenty, thirty-

-How can we trap them?-Sam got himself into the conversation, his tone worried

-Wait, let's think for a minute- Emma held up her hands in a peace maker gesture- last thing we knew, Lex was in New Hampshire-

-Yes, and the devil said everythin'll happen in Chicago-

-There you go, we have the two destinations-

-Yeah, and?-

-And we've got the spells, and apparently, the sword- she glared at Crowley who smiled in return

-So we're ready?- Danielle's tone was incredulous

-We're ready-

-Wait a damn minute- Dean, who had stayed quiet for the entire conversation now spoke- we don't know how to trap the demons-

-If I know Lex, and I do, he'll be in his grandfather's house-

-Why?-

-'Cause that house was built on an intersection of ley lines, and it's right in the middle of a very powerful area-

-This all sounds exciting, but, I need to go now- Crowley vanished but Emma didn't pay him any attention. She ran to the basement and Sam followed, while the others took seats in the study, waiting

-What you're looking for?- Sam asked as he walked behind her

-I've got this map…- she said evasively. She moved through a closet in the basement and came out with a folded map in her hands- Here it is-

-What is it exactly?-

-A map of Woodstock, New Hampshire. I've been doin' my homework, Dexter-

-I see that- he replied with a grin

-Guys!- she called as she made her way to the study. She unfolded the map on Bobby's desk and they all gathered around it. Strangely, there was a pentagram painted in it, that crossed the entire city.

-What does it mean?- Sam inquired, curious

-Each tip or end of the pentagram indicates an element- she pointed all of them in succession- Earth, represented by the White mountain National Forest; Air, Woodstock Airport- she shrugged, not willing to answer reasons behind that logic- Fire...- she traded a look with Danielle- don't worry, I won't say fire department- she chuckled- no, it's much worse. Remember that devil's gate you opened years ago?- She looked at Sam and Dean, who nodded- there's another one right here- she posed her index finger over it- it represents fire, from hell itself. And okay, what else is there? Oh, yeah, water, Stinson Lake, and the top end means spirit. Represented by the biggest cemetery in all Woodstock-

-Okay, that's awesome, but what does it have to do with anything?- Dean was losing his patience, that wasn't much to begin with

-That means the house is in the center of a very powerful cycle. It was built on purpose, of course, by Alexander's grandfather, one badass and strong sorcerer-

-Nice, just, great- He mumbled, running a hand across his face in annoyance

-That makes the place fucking powerful- Danielle cursed- great-

-No, wait, we can use that to our advantage!- Emma explained- Dani, if we can channel the demons' power, then we can channel the house's-

-That sounds kinda difficult…-

-It is- she conceded- but we've got more chances that way-

-Okay, the nasty part still is getting into the house- Sam stated- how are we supposed to trick twenty or so demons?-

-We can orb…-

-You think he won't have the house protected?- Danielle shot back and Emma sighed

-Yeah… I guess so…- her hopes weren't too bright, and Sam hated to see her like that

-Maybe we can trap them?- he suggested- we're gonna need the blueprints of the house, or at least to take a first glance at it, that way we can figure something out-

They considered it for a moment. Danielle nodded.

-Makes sense- she agreed

-That means we should get going-

-Demon boy said to wait a day…-Emma said

-Yeah, so, you plan on listenin' to him?- Danielle retorted

-'Course not!- Emma smirked- just sayin'…-

-Okay, let's get ready, we can leave tonight, be there in two days?-

-Yeah, probably more- Dean added

-Whatever, we need to get goin'- They all began to pack, prepare the cars, load them with everything they needed, and when it got close to sunset, they were ready.

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Danielle, Emma, Sam, Dean, Adam and Bobby were reunited in the living room, waiting for Castiel to show up. They could use all the help they could get.

-How long is he gonna take?- Emma complained, sighing and sitting on Sam's lap, bored

-Don't know- Sam's voice was quiet and also bored- he might be busy…-

-With what?- she whined

-Heaven's sword is missing- the angle said as he popped up in the living room, scaring them all half to death

-Jesus, Cass, little warnin' next time!- Danielle told him, hand over hear heart as she recovered from the surprised

-Heaven's sword is missin'?- Emma repeated- so the demon was tellin' the truth- she blinked, shocked-well, I'll be damned-

-What truth?- Castiel stared at her confused

-Long story- Sam interrupted- what took you so long?-

-They're looking for the one who stole it- Castiel explained- and since I'm a rebel, they'd been harassing me-

-Okay, I can do a cloakin' spell to hide you- Emma suggested- that way you can come with us-

-Where?-

-To kill a sorcerer- Dean said, smiling sarcastically. Castiel looked at him, not understanding

-We know where Lex is- Danielle elaborated- and we're goin' to gank the motherfucker-

-How are you planning to do that?-

-Maybe we'll have to kill a few demons, but we'll manage-

-Sam think we can trap the demons that Lex is gathering, and suck their power- Adam spoke for the first time in a long time- it's nuts, of course-

-Kid…- Emma scolded- that's the only thing we've got so far-

-True…- he agreed- doesn't mean it's not nuts or dangerous as hell-

-Danger? I laugh in the face of danger, hahahaha- she mocked and he had to grin, she was just so crazy

-So, Lucifer's sorcerer is gathering an army, you had stolen Heaven's sword, and you want me to go with you to kill said sorcerer?- Castiel questioned

-Yeah-

-Yes- affirmations came from Danielle and Emma, who seemed pretty at ease with the whole situation

-Well…-He appeared to be hesitating, but then he shrugged- I have done craziest things for you. I'm in-

-You totally, fuckin' rock, angel boy!- Emma patted his shoulder and smiled at him, while he watched her confused

-Okay, on with that spell, then we hit the road- Danielle ordered- Guys, go get the cars ready, it shouldn't take long- Sam, Dean and Adam nodded and went outside. They were taking three cars, Bobby, Adam and Cass would go in Bobby's truck, while Dean would ride with Danielle, and Sam with Emma.

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It took Emma a little while, but she could sense after two tries that she got the spell right.

-You feel hidden?- she asked Castiel, who frowned

-No- he replied simply. She rolled her eyes and stood up from the basement floor

-Well, I'm sure that work, so we should get goin'-

-Alright- Everyone was already outside, waiting. But when Emma and Castiel walked through the front door to the cars, Crowley appeared out of thin air

-Jesus!- she exclaimed- you're so lucky I don't have my shotgun with me-

-Hello to you too, love- he greeted her- I have a little something for you- he snapped his fingers and a sword appeared in his hands. Emma let out a yelp of surprise and everyone ran to her.

-Is that…?-

-Heaven's sword?- he completed her sentence, her eyes shined, staring into his- yes, dear, it is-

-Oh my God!-

-Em, what is it?- Sam reached her just in time. She was grabbing Heaven's sword like on a trance

-Is that…?-

-Yes- Crowley assured again- and you're welcome, by the way-

Bobby was the last one to get there, since he had to roll his way there

-Excuse me, are you planning on sitting there all day?- Crowley asked rudely, making Bobby glared at him

-No, I'm gonna dance the Hula- he replied sarcastically

-Bobby, Bobby, Bobby, you really wasted that crossroads deal- Everybody looked at him confused, forgetting for a minute about the sword- In fact, you get more if you phrase it properly- Crowley continued- so, I took the liberty of adding a tiny little sub A clause on your behalf-

Danielle and Emma shared a glance and so did the boys

-What can I say? I'm an altruist- Crowley fixed his eyes on Bobby again -Just gonna sit there?-he repeated. One more time, all eyes were on Bobby. He moved his foot experimentally and then looked up, stunned. The girls smiled widely, barely containing their happiness. Slowly, and while everyone watched, Bobby put his right foot on the floor, then his left. And just like that, he was standing on two legs again. Both Emma and Danielle ran and hugged him, not giving him time to really absorb the whole deal.

-Son of a bitch- Bobby cursed as the girls finally let him go

-Yeah, I know, completely worth your soul. I'm hell of a guy- Crowley said

-Thanks- Bobby's voice was sincere and the demon grinned lightly in return

-This is getting teary- he spoke- can we go?-

-Wait, you're not comin'- Emma told him shocked

-Darling, I'm sure you can use a little inside help-

-But…-

-There's really no point in arguing- he pushed- with who I'm riding?- he looked between them expectantly. Sam and Dean shrugged, while Danielle shook her head and so did Emma. Adam and Castiel didn't know what to do, so they waited.

-Okay, you're ridin' with us, c'mon- Danielle pointed to the Impala and grabbed Dean's hand on her way there

-Lovely- Crowley muttered, following them.

-Alright- Emma caught the guys' attention- we stick to the plan, get there and observe, clear?-

-As a bell- Bobby nodded and smiled, not believing he had his legs back

-Enjoy 'em, Bob- Emma kissed his cheek sweetly and then walked to Sam's side, wrapping an arm around his waist-we'll see you guys on the road- She winked at Adam- behave- she warned and he grinned- I don't wanna stop to change cars with you-

-Don't worry, how can I mess up riding with an angel and an old hunter?- he retorted

-Hey!- Bobby complained- watch it, kid, now I can really kick your ass- they all laughed and Emma let Sam go to hug Adam

-I'm serious, be careful, and if anythin' happens, call me- she whispered in his ear. He nodded obediently- keep an eye on Cass, please, and text me if he begins acting weird-

-I promise- he let his arms drop from around her and backed away. He tilted his head Sam's way, and walked over to the car, waiting by it for his other two companions.

-Let's get this over with- Sam said as he got into the Camaro's driver seat. Emma jumped in the passenger seat and immediately put on a punk music radio station. Sam rolled his eyes, but was happy to see her in a good mood.

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-Can you please stop with the infernal music?- Crowley complained, a few hours into the drive. Danielle smirked; he lasted longer than she thought he would. Dean also smirked and turned the volume up, cracking Styx to the top. Crowley sighed annoyed and leaned back against his seat. He muttered something about "humans and their horrendous habits" but that only made Danielle smiled wider.

She scooted closer to Dean in the passenger seat, and Dean wrapped an arm around her, resting his hand on the curve of her waist. Crowley groaned, seeing a love scene coming.

-You're soooo gonna have to suck it up, dude- Danielle told him, not facing him- that's for takin' my godfather's soul, you moron- she put on her best bitch face and glared at him through the rear view mirror. Dean grinned, proud of his girl, and sped off towards New Hampshire.

Danielle rested her head on his shoulder and began running her hand up and down his chest. Dean hissed and tried to pull back but she didn't let him

-Babe, c'mon, I'm driving- he scolded- and we've got a demon on our backseat-

-Yes, please, remember the demon on the back seat-

-You know- she started, turning to face Crowley- you could've gone on your own demonic way-

-True- he admitted- but there's a chance Alexander can sense me there if I use any demonic powers-

-You son of a bitch!- she exclaimed, startling Dean- you're using us as human shields!-

-Well, love, there's always a price to pay…-

-Look , shut up, okay? I don't kill you only because I don't have the Colt-

-Or Emma- Dean corrected

-Or Emma- Danielle agreed- you might want to consider changin' vehicles, demon, we're pretty bad when we're under pressure, right, babe?- she pinched his leg and he jumped on his seat

-Yeah, sure- Dean said, voice strained- but, can we focus on killing the evil sorcerer now, please?-

-Tell her, she's the one who's being immature- Crowley accused

-You're like hundreds years old and you go and sell me out?- She asked with a shocked tone, then scoffed- Jesus, what this world has come to…-

Things were pretty quiet after that. Danielle dozed off against Dean's warm body, while Crowley kept complaining, not having much to do. At least he did it in a low voice.

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-You wanna change seats?- Emma asked, playing with Sam's hair. She was bored out of her mind, that even punk music didn't calm her. Sam eyed her suspiciously

-You wanna drive?- he inquired

-Sure, yeah, that way you can have some rest- she was trying to be sweet and caring, and it came out weird and suspicious

-Em…-

-C'mon, Dexter, move, I'm dyin' of boredom here-

-So that's the reason!- he exclaimed and chuckled- alright, if driving distracts you….- He slowed the car a bit and prepare to shift seats with her-Keep your hands on the wheel, I've got the pedals, c'mon-

With a lot of caution he gripped her hips and lifted her over him briefly, so she could settled down behind the steering wheel.

-Yes!- she hissed, happy, and caressed the Camaro's dashboard lovingly- I've missed you, baby-she said to the car. Sam laughed softly, thinking Emma and Dean were more similar than they wanted to let on.

-So, Sam…- he knew the instant she spoke his name something was wrong- let's go through the plan again, 'kay?-

-Okay…- he was unsure as to why she was so obsessed over everything going bad, but he humored her

-Alright, first, we search the house, make sure he's there, etcetera, etcetera. Then, we're gonna need a few lots of weapons to get rid of the demons in there-

-I think we can trap them-

-How?-

-Dean and I did a stunt a few years back, we trapped a bunch of demons inside a police station and exorcised them-

-Great, minus the exorcisin' part-

-Yeah, but I think we're gonna need a man at least on every entry and exit-

-Can we swing that?- her tones was doubtful, but she was really asking him, and she hoped his answer was honest

-I think we can- he said softly- but I've gotta see the house first-

-I can tell you somethin' about the house right now- Emma began- it's got two doors, one front, one back, but there're a lot of windows on the first and second floor-

-First and second?-Sam asked- shit-

-Yeah, my thoughts exactly-

-Hey, there's no way to pull that off with a little telekinesis?-

-What you mean?- she saw he was going somewhere with that, and that was what she loved about him

-We just need salt, right? Okay, then we put the bags on the border of the windows above, then you guys let them fall with telekinesis-

-That…- Emma paused, mulling over the idea- doesn't sound half bad- she smiled at him and leaned in for a quick kiss- you're brilliant, Dexter, brilliant!- she kissed him again while keeping an eye on the road. Sam grinned, proud, and held her hand in his across the seats. She rubbed her thumb over his skin and they continued to drive like that the rest of the way.

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When they finally made it to Woodstock, they were all tired as hell and wanted to crash fast on a bed. They decided to stop by a motel, and almost booked every damn room they had. Emma and Sam shared one, Dean and Danielle another one, while the three last men shared the last. Adam wasn't entirely happy about it, but he sucked it up. Castiel claimed he didn't need to sleep, but as his head touched the pillow, he was out and snoring in no time.

-Angels don't need to sleep- Sam commented, his voice grave and worried. Emma shook her head, not knowing what to do, how to help him.

-Adam- she called and the boy shot her a tired smile

-Yeah?-

-Keep an eye on him, please-she repeated her request- we need everyone on their best, so, if he turns human, just let us know-

-Yeah- he scoffed, Castiel turning human, hilarious-okay, I'll call if anything happens, you guys rest- he patted her shoulder and she grinned at him. Adam was probably the only friend, honest to God friend she ever had. Sam wasn't her friend, and neither was Danielle, she was family. But Adam, Adam was something else entirely. She wondered what was he going to do after all this was over.

-See ya guys tomorrow- she kissed his forehead and then hugged Bobby- night, Bob-

-Nigh, kids- he greeted back, too happy for his legs to really care about her nickname. Sam waved and they left to their own room. Danielle and Dean were already in theirs, so there was a soft silence hanging over them as they walked through the parking lot.

Emma got ready for sleep. She threw on her old Korn T shirt, one of the few she had that were not of a punk band, and she kept her boy shorts on. Sam put on some grey sweatpants and stayed shirtless. Why bother, Emma liked the way he felt against her in bed.

Once settled, he wrapped an arm around her waist, turning her so he was spooning her, her back to his chest. He kissed her neck lightly and she sighed. He had never seen her so nervous in his life. Though that was totally understandable, they were about to take out her ex -boyfriend, who also happened to be Lucifer's sorcerer. Yeah, she shouldn't be tense at all.

-Night, baby- he heard her whisper and smiled, kissing her neck and massaging her skin to relax her

-Night, Em- he muttered back- love you- he all but murmured it really, really lowly. He didn't want to freak her out more. Emma moved to get comfortable and sighed in contentment. She was glad she had him with her, they could watch each other's backs, always.

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The next day they woke up early, barely after the sunrise, ate breakfast and prepared to do some scouting around Alexander's lands. Emma and Danielle did a spell before going out, to keep everyone hidden from the sorcerer. The hardest were Crowley and Castiel, but they managed. It took some of Crowley's energy, to which Sam and Dean made a nasty face, but they did it. Anyway, if their plan were to work, they would have to resist more than one demon's energy.

Once outside Alexander's state, they mated to do a better recognition work. Again, Danielle was with Dean, but this time Sam wasn't with Emma. He was one of the strongest fighters; he needed to protect Bobby and Castiel. So she took Adam with her, he could keep her safe long enough if something happened.

The house belonged to Alexander's grandfather, and it was big, and old. Emma shivered as she saw it, after years of fighting to stay away, she ended up coming back. Adam held her hand a while, comforting and supporting her. She had to admit, there was something about the Winchesters she liked. She patted his hand softly, telling him she was alright. Only the two of them would go close to the house, the rest was watching from the outside, with hardcore binoculars and sound trackers. They took their job very seriously, and well, to be honest, they had Crowley to thank for the entire equipment. Speaking of which, the demon was once again stuck in a car. He wanted real action, but knew there was a big chance that if he walked in there, he wasn't going to get out alive.

Sam groaned, his mind racing, his heart beating wildly. They shouldn't have left Adam go with her. He was just a kid after all. "What were we thinking?" he thought, shaking his head in frustration and, yes, he better admit it then, fear. He was terrified he'd lose Emma. At any time, something, anything could go wrong, and she'd be there, almost defenseless and dragging his brother with her.

-Relax, Sammy- Danielle told him, putting a reassuring hand on his shoulder- they'll be fine-

-You can't know that-

-Yes, we did the spell, there's no way Lex can sense them. And if someone sees them, Em knows a few nice invisibility spells, don't worry-

-Yeah, don't worry, right…- he scoffed- I should've gone with her-

-No, you can't. We can't deliver the devil's vessel right to his sorcerer, that'd be suicidal, for you-

-She's right- Dean agreed- the plan's solid, even I've gotta admit that-

-It is- Danielle pushed- we fried our brains thinkin' about it, it's fool proof-

-Really?- he was snappy and sincerely losing his mind with her in there

-Sam- Danielle's tone was serious and everyone got quiet, listening to her- if you can't handle this one exploration trip, there's no way you're gonna resist her goin' to kill Lex-

-So?- he didn't think that was bad per se

-So, she'll dump your ass if you act like that around her- she told him honestly. Crowley chuckled and they all glared at him- she's strong, she can do it. But there's a reason they say love's vulnerability. You're her weakness, she's doin' this for you, she wants to save you, so, let her do it-

Sam stared into her ocean blue eyes, the Cobain signature almost, and nodded.

-You're right, we've got work to do- he gave her a look that promised his entire focus on their new task. Danielle nodded and they all went back to spying. From what they could see, the house was surrounded by demons, there were at least 5 on the front, and 3 on the back. It was going to be damn hard to get them inside to trap them, but they'd done worst things.

-Cass- Danielle called

-Yes?- the angel was watching without the binocular, he claimed he didn't understand their use.

-You're gettin' some kinda vibe?- She asked, frowning- 'Cause that house feels empty to me- she was working her empathic powers through a spell, to see if they could sense Alexander, but it didn't look like it was working

-Yes- Castiel answered- I sense about 25 demons inside-

-And what about Lex?- she inquired- you feel a stronger force? It'd be evil, but most of all, it'd feel like Emma and I- she instructed, guiding him to find Lex

-I feel him- he said after a minute of searching- he's in the first floor, and right now he's using magic-

-Great, we've gotta tell Em, maybe she can get close enough to…-

-No- Crowley told them firmly- that'd be too risky, they know what to expect, they'll kill her-

-If we stay in town any longer and we waited for them to relax, they'll kill all of us- Danielle reasoned- she can handle it-

-How are you going to communicate with her?- Sam asked

-I've got ways…- she replied evasively. Bobby narrowed his eyes at her, speaking for the first time that morning

-Telepathic spell?- He inquired, eyebrows raised- you're gonna lose it, kid, better be careful-

-I can do it, I don't need that much energy, I just need an open field to pass message-

-And you think you'll find one here?- he retorted sarcastically- C'mon, be serious-

-I'll have to get out- she said-I'll find a good spot outside, get closer to her-

-They might see you- Dean told her, his heart was beginning to race at the idea of Danielle going off alone

-They might see us now- she shot back- I can do it, I just need some space-

-Fine, but to make the spell more powerful, you should use me- Crowley offered- use my blood, I won't miss it-

She looked at him surprised

-Are you sure?- she asked him- that'd be pretty heavy on you, and I might attach you to us-

-Doesn't matter- he dismissed easily- it'd be a real pleasure to see what's on your minds- he smirked and Danielle groan in annoyance

-Is that true? Can you attach him to you?- Dean inquired, losing his temper

-I might- she accepted- but the most likely possibility is not- she was confident, too confident, she was starting to sound like Emma

-Nonetheless- Crowley spoke and reached to open the door of Bobby's truck- we should get going, we have some magic to perform-

Danielle sighed but got out anyway. As she was just about to jump to the ground from the high truck, Dean caught her arm

-Be careful- he told her seriously, his green eyes shining with concern and worry

-Always am- she replied and kissed him lightly. They watched her walk out with Crowley right beside her. Once he tried to put an arm around her and she slapped him. Dean smiled and muttered "that's my girl" under his breath.

-Okay, demon boy, from what I'm sensin', Em is right that way- she pointed to her right- and the central spot of energy is comin' from there- Danielle spoke after a few minutes of focusing on the energies around her- I'd say we should settle down here- she sat knelt on the floor and Crowley groaned in displeasure at getting his suit dirty

-You know how to do it, right?- he asked, doubtful- I mean, you do know what you're doing? You've read that spell before?-

-Not really- she admitted- but I've been thinkin' about one for a while now-

-Great- he said sarcastically- beautiful. I'm giving my blood to a witch apprentice-

-Watch your tone or I'll cut some nice part of your nice meat suit- she threatened calmly. She didn't care what he thought. Truth was, Emma and she had been working on a new spell they could find really useful, like telepathy. Now it was their chance to test it.

Luckily, the spell was just that, no ritual required. She closed her eyes, Ruby's knife in her hand to slice Crowley's hand whenever she had to. She chanted a few words in a language the demon didn't recognize, and he could feel the air around them getting thicker. She was really good, that was for sure. She ended the chant in Sanskrit and reached out for Crowley's hand. He offered it to her and she let a few drops into her mouth. Thank God they were far away from the truck's view, the guys would freak if they saw her.

-Nice- Crowley complimented, wrapping a handkerchief around his hand-following on your friend's path?- he was referring to Sam obviously, but she wasn't paying attention. She focused on getting to her cousin. She searched the entire building and the yards. She felt the demons and she felt Lex. A wave of power hit her when she tried to get a read on him. She backed down immediately and focused again on finding Emma.

Emma and Adam were about to leave the property when she felt an intense pain in her head and fell to her knees.

-Em?- Adam whispered, his face contorted in worry- are you okay?-he lifted her up but she was grabbing her head in pain

-I think…- she managed to get out- I think Dani's tryin' a new spell- her voice was strained

-What? Why?- he tried to drag an unresponsive Emma to the furthest side of the yard, but she just wasn't moving

-Em, c'mon-

-Wait…-she was breathless, and finally she opened her eyes. But what he saw in them frightened him. Her usually alive and playful ocean blue eyes were almost grey now, he couldn't tell why. And she wasn't moving, not even blinking. She looked like she was on a trance. He shook her, tried to talk to her, but she didn't answer.

-Emma!- he was starting to panic when she came to her senses- oh, my God!- he breathed out a sigh of relief- thank God!-

-C'mon, we've got work to do- Emma jumped to her feet like nothing happened and he had to follow.

-Emma, wait!- he jogged to keep up with her-What's goin' on?-

-Lex is usin' magic, Dani wants me to find out what kind of magic-

-That's way too dangerous- he censored- we're gonna get ourselves killed!-

-No, we're gonna use a little somethin' called invisibility spell- she told him

-No, no way- he shook his head forcefully in denial- no way, Emmanuelle-

-Don't "Emmanuelle" me- she shot back- and stay quiet and really, really still-

-Em…- she cut him off with a kiss. It was the only way to get him to shut up

-Now keep quiet, and don't tell Dexter- she warned- or that'll be the last you'll see of me in a long time-

-Okay…- he was too shocked to say anything else. He let himself be dragged to the inside of the house, and they made hell of a job sneaking in.

-We're here- she announced after they found the room Lex was using. Luckily, he was in the first floor.

-C'mon- she pushed herself inside and pulled him with her. She made him wrapped his arms around her and stay very still. She chanted her mother's invisibility spell and listened.

Emma fought hard to focus on the magic Lex was using and not in Lex per se. It'd been a while, last time she saw him, he tried to kill her and give Sam to Lucifer. That wasn't a very good impression to give. She held the spell and listened, really listened to what he was saying. Adam took in the look of the room. He figured Emma could use some help, and he had no idea how to analyze the things the guy was saying.

So he focused on the set of the room. It was all wood, dark wood, and the sorcerer was kneeling in the middle of the room, surrounded by black and red candles. He never thought they really used candles to do rituals, but who knows. There were a few other things around him. He distinguished a goat's skull, some bones from what it seemed, and a bowl full of blood. Maybe from the goat, who knew?

Emma deciphered the words in his chanting soon enough. She hissed in anger at the spell he was using. He was summoning a demon, really bad one too. The name she could catch was Astaroth. And she didn't like that one bit. Satisfied with her discovery, she pushed Adam out of the room and they worked twice as hard to get out than to get it.

Danielle and Crowley had retrieved into the truck after the spell. Danielle assured them it worked, but it wasn't until they saw Emma and Adam walking out of the house that they relaxed. Sam let out a heavy sigh and closed his eyes in relief. He couldn't explain how good he felt with her there, safe. Emma and Adam jumped inside the truck and let out two tired breaths.

-So?- Danielle asked first, watching her cousin intently

-I found out what he's doin'- Emma answered- but you're not gonna like it- she frowned, worried about her cousin's safety

-What is it?- Danielle had a bad feeling about this

-He was doin' a summonin'spell- Emma told them- I didn't catch what he was usin' but…-

-I did- Adam interrupted. All eyes went to him- there was a goat's skull on the floor around him, a bowl of blood, and what looked like tiny bones…-

-I'm sure the goat was decorative- Danielle spoke with a tense voice- that was a human sacrifice, and he was usin' it to communicate with a demon-

-He was summonin' Astaroth- Emma said simply- the blood had to be his, the caller is the one who loses the blood. I think I figured out what spell he was usin'- she looked at Adam and smiled- thanks for watchin' too, kid-

-Any time- he replied, grinning back

-But it's already too late- she sentenced- he summoned the thing here, it's a matter of time till he actually comes…- she fixed her gaze in her cousin- we're gettin' you outta here, Dani, faster than freakin' superman-

Dean had wrapped an arm around Danielle subconsciously, while she stared ahead of her, not really seeing anything. Astaroth. The demon that starred her nightmares ever since that awful night in Los Angeles. She remember what he did to her in vividly detail. How he carved her flesh and broke her bones. She remembered the sound of her blood dripping to the floor. The life was being literally drained out of her. She shivered and Dean got even closer to her.

-Yes, we're getting you outta here right now- he sided with Emma probably for the first and last time. They all looked mad for Lex bringing Astaroth. Even Crowley. Danielle found that strange, but let it go.

-Let's head back to the motel, the sun's gonna set soon- Bobby said and started the car, enjoying his newly re-acquired legs.

When they got to the motel, Danielle was still in a catatonic state. She dozed on and off from reality. Emma never saw her cousin looking so vulnerable or hurt. She wanted to kill, no, actually, she wanted to rip him apart limb by limb, just for daring hurt her. Dean leaded Danielle to their bed, while the others gathered around in the room. Bobby took a seat on the couch, next to Castiel and Adam. Sam sat on the border of the bed, while Emma hugged her cousin tightly, comforting her. They didn't see Crowley, and honestly didn't care where he was.

-Okay- Dean said when he was sure Danielle was in good hands. He stood and began pacing the room restlessly-we've got another demon on the game, big bad motherfucker too-

-Indeed- Sam agreed. Castiel and Bobby grimaced, Adam just listened, he didn't actually know what had happened to Danielle.

-So…question is, does this change something?-

-No- Emma spoke with a firm voice, full of authority- doesn't change a damn thing- she kissed her cousin's forehead and rested her head against hers- I'm takin' that son of a bitch out myself- she growled

-Let me take him- Sam urged, ready for action

-No- Emma shook her head in denial- you're just gonna send him back to hell. I want him dead, you hear me? Dead as in he won't ever come back here dead-

-She's right- Dean, again, sided with her- we need to kill the fucker-

-And, if he's working with Lucifer, I'm sure he's willing to call the boss on you- Bobby added

-That too- Emma nodded- I'm gettin' her out- she said simply- I don't want her in the middle of this, he could hurt her again-

-Yeah…- Dean agreed easily. It was almost his worst nightmare came to life. Danielle being taken away from him to be torture by demons, again.

-No…- a faint voice emerged from the girl Emma was holding. They all focused on her like she was crazy-No…- she spoke louder now- I wanna do it-

-Wanna do what, darlin'?- Emma asked, though she knew what she was talking about

-I wanna kill him- the venom in Danielle's voice outran any weakness she ever showed- I want that goddamned motherfucker dead and I want him to suffer first-

-Wow, take it easy, Miss Terminator- Emma joked, laughing nervously- we can't separate him from Lex, he did that for a reason, he knows we're close-

-I don't care- Danielle had come to her senses and sat on the bed fully on command now-I will get him apart, and I will kill him-

-Dani…- Dean didn't want to freak out, but he was damn close

-No, Dean, you don't get it- she shook her head but he interrupted

-Yes, I do, okay? I do- he retorted- I went to hell, remember? I know what it's like to have a demon tearing you apart-

-The demon that haunted your nightmares is gone- she said coldly, staring into his eyes-mine is still walkin' and kickin'. I want that to change-

-Okay, listen- Emma had an idea- We can get him out, hell, we can even summoned him, but we have to be fuckin' ready to kill him-

-What you mean?- Sam asked, standing up

-I mean, the moment Lex realizes somethin's wrong, he's gonna snap, and that's not good for anyone-

-So, what you're sayin'?- Danielle looked intently at her cousin

-I'm sayin'…- Emma sighed- I'm sayin' that we could summon the fucker here, kill him, and then go get Lex. We have to do it quickly, in that order, and don't waste any second-