-Where are you?- Sam asked as soon as Emma picked up her phone. He was worried sick about them already
-One minute away- Emma answered, rolling her eyes at him, making Danielle sigh.
-We'll meet you one block to the south, avoid any sightings-
-Okay- she said letting out a heavy breath and hung up. Sam was a little shock at her abruptness but guessed she was tired and nervous.
-Stop being a girl, Sammy- Dean told him, smirking lightly- they'll be here- he didn't want to admit he was worried as hell too, but, knowing the girls got pass the whole Astaroth thing gave him hope. And damn him if he wasn't going to do everything in his power to take Lucifer and that Lex fucker down.
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-So, the demon is dead?- Dean asked as soon as they met the cousins
-He's been taken care of- was Danielle's answer and she frowned softly
-So now, we've got a sorcerer to kill- Emma said, her tone showing the true about herself, she was tired, hurt but hanging on. The day had come when she kill Alexander, and she was honestly looking forward to finishing that affair once and for all. The warrior in her was aching for the fight, she was suffering from a bloodlust that was soon to be satisfied.
-Yeah, tiny detail, uh?- Dean replied, not catching the meaning in her words. But Sam had, and was walking to her side fast, trying to make her feel better. Emma smiled at him sadly and accepted his embrace. He was her present, though Alexander had been her past. It was time to move on. One of his long and muscled arms rounded her waist and rested on her right hip, squeezing a little. She leaned against him, and listened to them talking. Bobby, Adam and Castiel joined them a minute later.
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Alexander's black eyes were fixed on her slender and beautiful figure. After years she was still the most breathtaking woman he had ever met. She was strong, now more than ever, and he knew she had a plan. If there was anything he'd learnt from her, was that she always fulfilled her promises, and she had sworn to kill him a long time ago.
Of course, things were different now than they were then. He had a devil on his shoulder, quite literally, and to be completely honest, he didn't think there was a way to get rid of Lucifer to get to him, so he decided he better enjoy the entertainment while it lasted, and then he'll have to clean the pieces of dead witch from his wooden floor.
-Master-
-Don't "master" me, Lucifer isn't here- Alexander turned from the window to face the newcomer. She was a slim girl, young too, probably 18 when she'd been possessed. And she had a bright future ahead if she continued the ass-kissing and people-killing.
-I'm sorry, Lex- her sweet voice was teasing, she wanted to provoke him, she enjoyed playing with him, seducing, and making him lose focus. But not today. Any other day, he'd be all for the quick sex with the evil woman, but he had to concentrate, keep Lucifer posted on the situation there. New Hampshire had never been in more danger of destruction than right then.
-Lex…- Sonya, that was the demon's name, walked toward him and stopped when she was in front of the window too, watching outside. Her eyes turned black, and her gaze fixated on Emma.
-She's none of your business- he snapped before she had time to say anything else
-Damn straight- she replied, glaring- take care of your little witch, Alexander, you won't like what Father will do if you fail-
-Your Father should have more faith- he meant that as a joke, but joking with demons was usually a pain in the ass- Go, Sonya, go tell Lucifer that everything is under control, I'll keep his vessel alive and give it to him with a freaking bow- he rolled his eyes and her normally brown ones shined in the darkness.
-Be careful, Lex- she moved one mocha skinned, long and graceful hand to caress his forearm seductively- I'd like to have you around, you're fun-She winked and disappeared, taking her curvy and always nice to look at body with her.
Lex sighed. He had loved Emmanuelle, once upon a time. She was a wonderful woman, in other universe they might have had a perfect life together, but the world was rarely kind enough to let them get away with it. She had meant everything to him back then. Damn, he even forgave her when her mother killed his grandfather, the only family he had.
"With you I don't need anything else" he had told her, and she had smiled at him, and kissed him deeply, showing him her love and trust.
-Well, that turned out okay, of course- he mocked himself. Stupid he'd been for falling for a witch. God only knew things would have been much easier and painless if they had never met. Time to repay her the favor of abandoning him. Time for payback.
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-There're at least three demons guarding the doors- Sam was explaining to the girls-they don't need to switch, so, no blind spots-
-There're twenty demons inside, without countin' the eight around the house- Emma told them, confident- we're gonna need hell of a chance to get them inside and trap them-
-How you…?- Dean trailed off as Danielle's glare pierced him. He shrugged, and dropped the subject of Emma's newly discovered skill of sensing demons. Which Sam seemed to ignore.
-Yeah…- he agreed with Emma- one of us should orb inside…- he stopped talking when he saw Emma shaking her head in denial
-The place is protected against magic. If I try to orb you in, I'll end up sendin' you to Madagascar-
-Fuck-
-Indeed-
-Okay, what about going in the old fashion way?- Adam was obviously the one with the reckless and senseless idea. They were all together still, discussing evidence and plans in front of Lex's house.
-Are you nuts, kid? Didn't you hear there're thirty demons inside?- Emma was losing her patience, that wasn't that great to begin with
-I'm just saying…-
-I know what you're sayin'- she cut him off- but there's no way I'm sendin' anyone as bait to be slaughter in there-
-Wait- Danielle spoke before Adam had a chance to reply- what about demon magic? It can't be protected against demon magic-
-It isn't- Emma assured her- what are you thinkin'?- her gazes met for a few seconds and they smiled triumphantly.
-Oh uh, Dani- Dean murmured- She does that face when she's plotting something odd and dangerous-
-It's her "evil mastermind" face, true- Sam admitted
-Shut up, idjits- Bobby intervened- let 'em speak-
-Crowley, we get Crowley in to trap the demons inside, and we take care of the ones outside- Emma said- He can move pretty fuckin' fast when he wants to-
-He won't do it- Dean hurried to argue- he won't risk himself, it's against every law of a demon to do that-
-He'll do it- Danielle was sure of herself, too sure- I'll call him, he'll come-
Dean didn't like her tone, or the possible implications to the sentence. And he knew they were kind of in a deadline, so he shut up and let her do her magic, figuratively. Emma walked to Bobby's van and started to get things out. Bags of rock salt, holy water, lots of holy water, and shot guns charged with rock salt. She rolled her eyes at the instruments, salt and water hurt evil, go figure.
A minute later, Sam was at her side, helping her in silence. That was, until he broke it, of course.
-You know there's a chance we'll get killed in there, right?- he more stated than asked
-You won't- she replied
-Won't what?- he looked puzzled
-Get killed-
-What?- His tone got that high note she found hilarious, under other circumstances
-You won't get killed, 'cause you're Lucifer's meat suit-to-be-
-That's…- she was sure he wanted to say something like "ridiculous" or "nonsensical", but she was right-Whatever, doesn't matter. In fact, all the better, if they can't kill me, I'll be bait-
-No one's bein' bait- she chastised- We're getting' Crowley and makin' her demonic ass useful, got it?-
-Em…-
-Don't "Em" me, Sam, it's pointless-
-Working with you is frustrating- he admitted and she laughed
-And awesome, I'm a great leader-
-Dream on, babe- he joked and earned a slap on the shoulder.
-Cousin!- It was, of course, Danielle calling to Emma
-What?!-
Danielle walked over to where Sam and Emma were, Crowley by her side.
-I've got him- she told them smirking, making the demon snorted
-Yes, yes, dear, you've got me, in shackles and chains-
-Close enough- Emma murmured and Crowley glared at her-don't care to listen to your whinin', demon, I only care for your magic-
-Such a superficial lass, a truly shame-
-Shut up, Crowley- Dean snapped as he positioned himself next to Danielle- so, we've got a plan yet?-
-Somethin' like that- Emma answered to his dismay. Sam sighed exasperated, fearing her ideas.
-We've got thirty demons, more or less, inside- Danielle explained to Crowley while the others gathered around the van's trunk.
-And we need them all trapped there, preferably in a room separated from Lex-
-Why is that, mate?- he inquired, eyes blazing on Emma's
-'Cause we want the motherfucker dead, and he'll sacrifice his demon bitches in a blink if given the chance-
-Go on- he gestured with his hand to do so
-Once we've got the demons trapped, we want to perform an exorcism, massive one too, and get rid of them-
-There's going to be more than one problem with that-
-Don't you think we know?- Emma snapped- we're tryin' to come up with an idea that presents the fewest deaths-
-What do you need me for?- Crowley didn't seem truly okay with it, but they didn't honestly care.
-Things should go like this…- Emma started and with Danielle's help and the boys' comments, they told the demon the plan.
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Meanwhile, in Heaven. Or the equivalent of it for Olivia Cobain, which was the bar the father of her child owned back when they were a good-looking young couple.
But the bliss and enjoyment she usually got from being there was shadowed by the angels standing in front of her, glaring and threatening her. Though, enough was enough, and after half an hour of it, she got tired.
-Listen, you self-centered idiotic pawn- she spat, Juliet's hand on her arm, restraining her with no success- Nor my sister or me stole anythin' from you, got it? You got my daughter and niece in the middle of an epic battle between good and evil, and that's just askin' for problems-
-What Liv meant was- Juliet interfered- that the girls are doin' the best they can in the current situation-
-They are the only ones capable of pulling off something like that- A very angry, very unlikable angel told them- Zachariah is dead, the sword is gone, we can't find Castiel anywhere, and Lucifer is gathering his troops to fight, while Michael doesn't have a vessel, and we stand here, vulnerable and useless-
-Not much of a change, uh?- Olivia muttered and the angel glared, if only glares could kill.
-It's not our fault- Juliet said, convinced- my daughter died to stop the devil, that's a sacrifice not many of your so called "believers" do-
-And she was restored, and delivered to the hands of the Sword, Michael's vessel, only to betray us…-
-She did not do such thing- Juliet's voice was powerful and frightening. One could mess with her, but not touch her baby, because then the claws could come out, and Juliet would prove her true power and strength.
-You got two witches helpin' one of the best hunters out there, and you still complain?- Olivia asked- Oh, wait, that's right, you didn't want to end the Apocalypse, you just want Paradise on Earth- her tone was mocking, and three angels snarled at her- save your stories, I don't have the patience to hear it. The girls, or the Winchester for that matter, did nothin' wrong, and are fightin' this battle, that is definitely not theirs, with willpower and determination, you know, real strength-
-So now, if you're so kind, get the fuck out!- Juliet did a knock-back spell and sent the angels flying through the door. She was going to have hell for it later, but she didn't care. No one came into her home and call her daughter a traitor. She had had enough of Heaven's bitching, it was time to take a proactive role in all that mess.
-I'm contactin' Dani- she announced, getting her spiritualist bit ready.
-No need for that, I know a short cut to where they are, and we're both goin', c'mon- Olivia smiled secretively- you might wanna wear somethin' more comfortable, we're gonna be gone for a while-
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-This isn't going to work- Crowley said for the hundredth time. Emma was about to snap a reply when she felt something warm against her neck, warm and fuzzy, like a teddy bear's fur tickling her.
-What the…?- she murmured while turning around to see the cause of the feeling
-Surprise!- it was her mother, well, the ghost of her mother, smiling like no time had passed since they'd last been together.
-Mom?- she inquired, unable to stop herself. She was surrounded by people, Sam, Dean and Danielle among them. But when she saw her mother's figure in front of her, everything disappeared.
-Hi, darlin'-Olivia greeted, waving a hand softly and playfully. Emma fought the urge to hug her, knowing there was no chance she could do it.
-Aunt Liv?- Danielle asked, she looked around, waiting for her own mother
-Hi, sweetie- her aunt grinned easily at her- oh, your momma is commin', she's just a little rusty on the communicatin' with the livin' world kinda thing-
-Rusty my ass- said a voice from behind them, and they all turned, all but Olivia, who smirked playfully. Adam, Bobby, Castiel, Crowley, Sam and Dean were standing there, stunned, while the girls seemed completely happy and relieved
-Mom!- Danielle yelled, grabbing for her mother but failing
-Hi, baby- Juliet said and then glared at her sister- you could've told me we had to get past the wraiths, they're fuckin' bitter and fast- Of course, nobody understood what they were talking about, so they just stared at them.
-Get over it, please- Olivia rolled her eyes-we're here to help, we came in peace, ya-da ya-da- She then looked at her daughter and her smile vanished-You're in some serious trouble, Emmanuelle-
-Ugh…- Emma whined- Mom, I did what I did for a reason-
-Yes, to give you leverage against Alexander, I understand that-
-Then what you mean?-
-I mean, Alexander knows you're here, all of you- she threw a disapproving look at Crowley-well, maybe not all of you-
-That's great, if we can surprise him, then we've got him-
-Not so easy- Olivia turned to the others- you wanna trap the demons inside? Great, but you've gotta kill the ones outside first-
-We've got a plan for the inside part…- Danielle said
-But you're sketchy on the outside part?- Juliet's voice was so much like her daughters, and they looked so alike too, that Dean was having a hard time concentrating.
-Yeah…-
-Okay, then, hear me out, I've got an idea- Olivia looked at the house and saw a dark figure by one of the windows-we're runnin' out of time. We'll get rid of the demons outside- she turned to Crowley- your demon can take care of the other ones, and then you get in. Take advantage of the element of surprise, they won't be expectin' him-
-We'll need to split up- Emma told them- we can kill Lex, so you'll have to make sure the demons are trapped and exorcise them-
-No way in hell I'm leaving you alone with him- Sam snapped- Emma, he's dangerous, and out to get you. For Christ's sakes, he's the devil's sorcerer!-
-I can handle myself, Sam- her tone was turning angry and dark. Olivia moved to do something but Danielle waved her off
-And I trust you with my life- Sam replied- but I don't trust you with yours-
-What the fuck is that supposed to mean?-
-It means that if I was in danger here, you'd be the first one to act calmly and rationally, but if your life's in stake, you'll sacrifice yourself, and I can't allow that-
-You fuckin' idiot- she spat, her southern drawl barely noticeable- you are in danger, you stupid asshole, if I don't kill Lex, the devil's gonna wear you to the prom, Sam-
-Guys, let's get the weapons, c'mon- Danielle waved Adam, Bobby, Castiel and Dean off and stayed behind her cousin. The Cobain family was reunited, and of course, sparks were already flaring.
-Emma, I won't let you face him alone, I won't-
-The hell you are- she was shaking with rage- this is my fight, alright? My fight! He was my boyfriend! I loved him, and he betrayed me! Now, I wonder why every guy I like turns out to be a douchebag!-
-Emma- Danielle scolded- take it easy- she turned to face Sam- look, Sam, here's the thing. We are the only ones who can take Lex out, and we're gonna do it. There's enough work to do that you won't be sittin' there bored out of your mind. Just, you can't come with us, you don't know how dangerous things might get-
-That's exactly my point-
-No, tell me, Sam. You know anythin' about witchcraft besides the books you read? No, you don't. Because that's what we do, it's our nature, it's in our blood, we're good at it, like you're good at huntin' and killin' monsters. Now, please, let us do our fuckin' job, I'm gettin' tired of all this, seriously-
There were rare the times when he saw Danielle so upset and sure of herself. She was going to tie him to a tree if he didn't agree with her, he knew that, but he couldn't leave Emma alone, he just couldn't.
-You're not invited, Sam. This isn't your fight. Killin' Lex is on us, he's our problem to fix. You go get the demons, that's what you do best-
And with that, Danielle grabbed her cousin's hand and pulled her to the Camaro. Olivia and Juliet followed, shocked at their daughters' determination and confidence. They had raised wonderful women and witches.
-Thanks- Emma murmured, taking the bracelet from the hoodoo box it was in. She felt her mother behind her and turned around.
-I'm ready- she put the bracelet on and felt the pressure of the evil in her mind. The binding magic was strong, and it pulsated through her body. She had to get a grip, soon.
-You're hurt- Olivia stated, frowning at her daughter
-Yeah, try catchin' a pissed off demon, see what happens-
-Here, let me help- Olivia lifted a hand and touched Emma's face softly. She began chanting and slowly but surely, the cuts and bruises disappeared.
-Wow…- Danielle exclaimed- you've gotta teach me that-
-I will, after we end this madness, come here- Olivia did the same to her and they looked like nothing had ever happened.
-Thank you- They both said in unison
-You're welcome- Olivia smiled warmly at her girls and sighed. This was it, the previous step to ice the devil. Damn, if someone had told her twenty years ago her beautiful baby girl was going to fight against Satan, she would've laugh her ass off. Now, she was proud of them and ready to assist, in any way possible.
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-Liv, Jules, you ready?- Bobby asked as he himself got ready to fight. They were waiting outside the manor for Crowley to give them the sign to go
-As we'll ever be- Juliet replied, shaking a little from the adrenaline running through her dead body
-Great- Bobby went full on command mode on them right then, they needed focus-Adam, Sam and Dean, you'll cover the back, alright? The girls and I will handle the front, Cass can cover Dani and Emma-
-I can't come into the house- the angel warned them
-You don't need to- Emma answered- just, look out for us, tell the guys if anythin' goes wrong-
-I can do that- he nodded and they both grinned at him gratefully
-Okay, then, let's go- And on Danielle's words, Crowley appeared
-Demons are trapped inside the house, can't get out, I've got hellhounds on every exit-
-Awesome, they won't jump on us, will they?- Emma asked, worried. Crowley smirked at her
-No, dear, they will not. THey are mine, therefore obey my orders-
-Sweet, let's rock and roll-
And so, they each left to do what they were supposed to. Through telekinesis, Emma and Danielle put their recorded exorcism in the house's stereo, and watched from a balcony how a massive cloud of black smoke vanished under the ground, straight to hell, if they were lucky.
-Let's do this, cousin-
-Let's-
By then, the only alive person inside would be Alexander. THey found him rather easily, he was in his study, sitting there comfortably.
-Well, hello, girls, long time no see- Lex greeted them as soon as they walked in through the door
-Can't say I've missed you- commented Danielle nonchalantly. At that, Alexander laughed
-Dani, Dani, as beautiful and cracking as ever-
-And you Lex, as connin' and miserable as ever. Glad to see things haven't changed-
-Oh, dear, but they have- he looked at Emma in her eyes and she swallowed, rage and bloodlust pulsing inside her
-You're Lucifer's bitch now?- She asked, disgusted- and when I thought you couldn't be any more of a spineless, self-centered son of a bitch-
-Emmanuelle- his voice cracked with emotion- I've missed you, sweetheart-
-I haven't-
-Oh, yes, I know all about your little affair with Lucifer's vessel- he almost growled- too bad I can't kill him. It'd show him not to mess with what is mine-
-What is yours?- She scoffed- you really are delusional, aren't you? I'm not yours, I never was, Alexander-
-I could've sworn you promised you'd love me forever-
-Yeah, well, not the first chick to lie to you, uh?- she smirked and his eyes flashed with anger. She was getting under his skin, good.
-Can we get to business, please?- Danielle interrupted
-Of course, we can catch up another time-
-Lookin' forward to it- Emma replied sarcastically
-What could business be, exactly, my dear Danielle?-
-We want to know where Lucifer is-
-Lucifer is in Detroit, as you might well know-
-Great, why aren't you with him? Since you're his little bitch and scort- Emma provoked
-He had things to take care of, and I do as well-
-What things?-
-You see? I need to get rid of two seriously annoying witches-
-You can't get rid of both of us- Danielle countered- he needs one of us to bring back Lilith-
-Oh, yes, that amazingly gorgeous demon. The first, if memory serves...-Alexander leaned on his chair and smiled- he can find someone else, you really pissed me off-
-Is that so?- Danielle took a step towards him- then let's do this the honorable way-
-Honorable way?- he mocked and stood up suddenly, slamming his hand on the desk before him- there is no honorable way, I'm a sorcerer, you're witches, the fight of the millenium, don't you agree, girls?-
-Sure, I already knew you didn't have the word honor in your vocabulary-
-Oh, I have honor- he snapped- I did, until your dear cousin betrayed me and left me alone, after killing my grandfather-
-He had it comin'- Emma said- and you and me, we never worked, we couldn't-
-Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano- he stared into her ocean blue eyes and walked closer to her, almost to the point where his lips were inches from hers- I loved you, you were the chosen one, I wouldn've given you the world-
-I didn't want the world- Emma replied- and I didn't want you- her previously calmed eyes burnt transparent blue as she invoked the power in her bracelet. Lex felt it, but Danielle already had him in a binding spell.
-This is the last time you fuck with me- Emma told him- dulce viaje al infierno, mi amor- and with that farewell, Alexander's expression turned afraid, horrified even. She used the demon's power to summon her elemental magic. She casted a fire ball, one that started in his stomach and consumed him entirely in less than a minute. He couldn't scream, couldn't complain, but the pain in his gaze was obvious, and much to her alarm, she enjoyed it. Maybe she wasn't so calmed after all.
The spell broke when Alexander ceased to exist. Emma fell on her knees to the floor, drained of energy. SHe couldn't even feel the demonic power in her bracelet, it was gone, consumed by the magic. But she did it. She actually did it.
-You've made it- Danielle whispered, hugging her- you've made it, Em, you've made it!- she squeezed her tightly, so happy she could barely stand it.
-C'mon, the guys must be waitin'- Danielle helped her out and as they were walking out, Emma turned her head to stare at that burnt spot in the carpet, where Lex had been standing. She did it. She finally killed the man that had made her life hell for years. Now, they had to ice the devil.