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Sean delivers Brooklyn to Aiden while aid arrives for the stricken angel
Castiel squeezed his eyes shut blocking out the image of Darius leering over him as the demon's hot breath tickled the angel's skin. Castiel opened his eyes to find the room empty. Eyes wide and wild and breaths coming in rapid irregular gasps, the angel slowly stood still braced against the wall. Darius could still be nearby waiting to strike. The vision struck him without warning.
The room around him melted as the desert claimed what was their room. Sand and carpet blended together until sand was what remained. The furniture melted away or turned into rocks or cactus. The sun blazed high overhead as the angel frantically spun around. As he turned full circle he came face to face with Samael. The Boy King glared at the angel with those black endless pools. A malicious grin crossed his lips exposing perfect white teeth. Stepping towards the angel, Samael raised a hand causing the angel to freeze in mid step.
"Hello, Cassie. My, aren't we looking a bit upset" the demon said in a mocking manner.
"You're not real! None of this is real!" Castiel spat out closing his eyes tight in an attempt to block out the image that stood before him.
"Oh but it is though. In fact I brought someone with me to drive the point home."
"Hello, Cas. Don't be afraid, it's only, me, Brooklyn" Castiel's bright blue eyes shot open seeing what looked like his Brook. Only her soulful grey eyes were black pools like Samael's. She was also dressed in a tight pair of jeans and tight black t shirt which revealed that she had nothing beneath the thing fabric. Grinning she stepped forward reaching out and touching his face and jaw line.
"You are not real!" he cried out. "Of course I am, Cas. You can feel my touch even as you stand here. And I know you can feel this" she kissed him hard on the lips. Castiel fought back jerking his head away from the mirage.
"Too good for me? Like it matters anyways. I am with Samael and he owns me in every meaning of the word. Right, baby?" she purred leaning into her demonic lover. Samael grinned as he leaned down kissing his lover.
"NOOOOOOOO!!!!" the angel howled as he witnessed the obscene act of affection between the two.
"Brooklyn! Brooklyn, no! Don't give in to him!" He pleaded.
Brady arrived home to hear all the commotion coming from the back room. It was Cas and he sounded distressed to say the least. Brady sprinted towards the bedroom coming upon a horrible scene. Castiel was standing on the bed his tan jacket on the floor and dark suit jacket opposite the other article of clothing. The hunter saw the angel covered in sweat as he proceeded to rip off all of his clothing until all that remained was the thin pair of boxers. Thinking fast Brady tackled the confused and anguished angel down to the bed pinning him down. Where the Hell was Brooklyn?!
"Where's Brook, Cas? What happened to you?! Come on damn it snap out of it!" he continued to wrestle against the angel. Castiel's wings extended from his back smacking Brady across his back hard. Despite the stinging pain he felt, the hunter maintained his hold on Cas determined not to give up.
"GABRIEL! Gabriel get your Archangelic ass down here now!!!!" Brady hollered as loud as he could. He felt his grip on Cas's arms slipping as the angel continued to sweat unabated. Brady dug his nails into the angel's skin keeping him down. Cas kicked and yelled and screamed.
"GET OFF ME! GET OFF ME SAMAEL! BROOKLYN, NOOOOOO!!!!" the angel screamed so loudly that his vessel's voice turned hoarse. Just as Brady could feel his grip slipping Gabriel showed up.
"Bout time you graced us with your presence" Brady muttered through gritted teeth. Seeing the pain his brother was in, Gabriel placed two fingers upon Castiel's forehead instantly sending him into deep slumber. Panting, Brady turned around to face Gabriel.
"What took you so long!? I yelled loud enough to wake all the dead!" Brady exclaimed "What the Hell is going here?! Why was Cas having a major freak out and then thought he was auditioning for Chippendales?!"
"Braden, you need to calm down. Yelling and being upset is not solving anything. Castiel has been poisoned. By what I do not know. But I suspect Aiden is behind this. Brooklyn is missing as well."
Gabriel looked around the room until his eyes landed on the amulet. Gingerly he held it in his hand looking it over. Thankfully the hidden chamber was not damaged for they would need what lay inside to battle Aiden. He looked down at his brother who now was under the covers deep in a dreamless slumber. Turning to Brady, Gabriel proposed a plan "We need to team up and determine what has stricken Castiel and locate Brooklyn. I fear though that if Aiden is indeed behind this that he may have covered his tracks well for I cannot pick up any traces of his presence here."
Brady lowered his head and noticed something on the floor. It was the journal that Sean had delivered. As Brady picked it up, a faint odor caught his attention. It was an acrid smell that burned his nostrils as he lightly breathed in the odor. There was also a hint of almonds blended in with the other pungent odors that lingered along the weathered binding. Brady recognized at least one of the odors as he looked up at Gabriel with a look of horror.
"Don't touch this book. I think I figured out how Castiel was poisoned. Gabriel would you grab the Book of Shadows? There may be an antidote in there to counteract the poison."
Gabriel headed into Brooklyn's office and retrieved the rather large book. He met Brady out in the kitchen where Brady had cleared the table of all the books and texts that Brooklyn had been searching through only hours earlier. The book landed with a dull thud as Brady threw the collection of spells and information turning the pages at a rapid rate that bordered on inhuman. His brow furrowed in concentration as he continued to scan the well read and worn pages.
"Found it!" he cried out in victory "Here! I am going to need these items along with a mortar and pestle" Gabriel headed to the basement where all of the weapons and other worldly items were kept as Brady got the fire burning to blend all the items. Gabriel resurfaced several minutes later with everything Brady has asked for.
"I am going to check on Castiel. Will you be alright out here?" Gabriel asked. Brady nodded his head without looking up as he prepared the antidote.
Gabriel sat on the bed next to his brother. Castiel stirred slightly as the toxic blend coursed through his body. The sweat beading and dripping from his forehead dampening the dark tresses. Taking a deep breath, Gabriel spoke to his sleeping brother.
"I know you can hear me, brother. Braden is working on a way to destroy the vile substance that you taints your being" the Archangel sat in the chair beside the bed noting how the soft glow from the lamp made him appear younger as the shadows played across his face. Gabriel remained seated and silent as Brady worked furiously to get the antidote complete.
As Brady soldiered on, Aiden heard the door open to the new loft he was residing in. Sean entered carrying Brooklyn in his arms. The Seer's eyes glazed over and distant, his stride almost mechanical in nature as he crossed the room and placed her on the oversized couch. Aiden grinned as he laid eyes upon the hunter once again. Turning to his disinclined assistant Aiden waved a hand to which Sean turned and seated himself on the chair opposite the couch. Brooklyn was going to need to feed when she turned and what a more perfect first kill, he thought. Aiden had moved locations and placed a very powerful cloaking spell over his new residence as to keep off Heaven's radar. He was not going to be disturbed this time around. Even though she was still changing back to being completely human, she still had some vampire like qualities that lingered. She still had cravings as he was able to sense. Until Brooklyn had completely turned back, he still shared a connection with her which allowed him to see and feel everything she did. He leaned in touching her face and hair letting his fingers linger through the soft shoulder length locks. Shivers shot down his spine as his ancient fingers traced her cheek and jaw. The bites he placed upon her almost healed. He wanted everything to be right. He was a man of tradition and custom, a trait that followed him from when he was alive with his clan. Leaning in closer he traced her lips with his tongue then placed his now warm mouth over hers remaining there for several moments. With Castiel "distracted" he could finally finish what he started several nights ago. But he knew that Braden and Gabriel would not be too far behind though which was why he threw up the extra barriers.
Scooping up his intended, Aiden carried Brooklyn to the master bedroom. She needed to be cleaned up so to speak and still being a bit of a gentleman wanted her to do such. Upon reaching the large suite, Aiden laid her down as he whispered in her ear "Awaken, my beloved, for tonight is the night we are to be together at last."
Brooklyn slowly opened her eyes and rolled her head over to Aiden. Her grey eyes hazy as she blinked them several times. Aiden looked down at her grinning as she lifted herself up and against the large pillows.
"Where am I?" she asked confused by her surroundings. Aiden lowered his face to her level as he responded softly "Home."
Still appearing confused, Brooklyn sat there her gaze fixed on his trying to read his thoughts only to be met with silence. She couldn't break through but she was dealing with an Elder Vampire and their powers extended far beyond what she possessed. She would not win this battle of wills as he still held some influence over her as she was still reverting back. Aiden had hoped she would have been more willing but was prepared to use less than honest methods in getting what he wanted. Leaning in he placed his hand on her face as he leaned in pressing his lips with hers. Remaining in this stance Aiden bit her lip as he had once before. Brooklyn fought against him as the sharp fangs pierced her. A noise escaped her lips as she continued to struggle out of the vampire's embrace but it was all for naught.
A familiar dizzy feeling swept over as her body felt as if it was engulfed in flames. Suddenly feeling violently ill she curled up in the fetal position moaning in agony.
"The pain and sickness will pass over, don't fight it Brooklyn. Let me in and help you" Aiden whispered. She relented letting the vampire cradle her in his strong arms whispering soothing words in her ear as she began to relax in his hold. He grinned ear to ear as he sensed the illness and pain receding.
"Come my love, you must clean up. Here allow me to draw you a hot shower" he offered. She nodded her head as he wrapped an arm around her waist guiding her into the large bathroom. He gently placed her on the bench in the small seating area adjacent to the main room. He turned on the water adjusting the knobs until the water was just right. Turning his attention back to Brooklyn, he knelt down tilting her chin up so he could stare into those beautiful grey orbs that had specs of amber.
"Now, my beloved, I want you to shower and relax for tonight is a special night and I want to be sure you are well rested and prepared" he kissed her forehead then allowing her to stand and undress. He turned around and slowly left but not before turning his head around to catch a glimpse of her naked backside. He closed his eyes as desire began to slowly grow within him. After exiting the bathroom, he proceeded to place the dark blue slip gown he had on the chair in the small waiting area along with the matching undergarment. A slow grin stretched across his lips as his mind ran wild with what to happen.
He would slowly seduce her into his bed and carry out every physical desire and wish he had with her. Then as they were in the height of their physical passion he would turn her. He would probably leave his final mark between her legs as he did not want to leave a visible mark. But he would allow her to drink from him as she would have her own fangs as a result of the first bite he placed earlier in the evening. Oh yes, Aiden was going to enjoy this. His eyes turned to the partially closed door and sound of running water. He wanted to join her but refrained from doing so. There would be plenty of time for that after she was his for good. To him this was the unifying of their souls and wanted to take his time. He wanted to savor this as he would be turning a daughter of Gabriel.
Brady followed the spell word for word not wanting anything to go wrong. Brooklyn was depending on them and he was getting but only one shot at this. His heart racing as he wrestled with his shaky hands. After grinding all of the herbs and liquids in the mortar, Brady carefully transferred the mixture to the pot that sat on the fire. As he added the two mixtures together he recited the incantation word for word as he stirred the boiling blend. A small stream of thick grey smoke rose from the pot and floated in the air around the hunter. It was a sign that he was doing this right. He allowed a small smile to cross his lips as the bubbling concoction sparked then produced a small but bright blue flame that spewed several shades of the color as it burned for several seconds before lowering and all but disappearing. Grabbing a mug from the cabinet, Brady painstakingly poured the entire contents in the ceramic mug until the very last drop found its way to the mug. Holding the dish close, Brady walked briskly down the hall as to not spill a single drop of the precious elixir. Gabriel looked up to see Brady holding the cup as he entered the room.
"Tilt his head upward and open his mouth" he said as Gabriel complied quickly. Brady slowly and continuously poured the drink down the angel's mouth as to ensure that he received the entire thing. When he was satisfied with the mug being emptied, Brady set the cup aside as Gabriel continued to hold Castiel upright.
"How long does this take?" Gabriel asked. Brady could see concern in the emerald green depths. He really did care about Cas.
"According to the Book it should not be very long. The counter spell helped to add potency to the antidote. I'm glad she had that in there or else…" he trailed off avoiding the Archangel's questioning stare. They sat there in complete silence waiting for the poison to be flushed from Castiel's body. Their waiting would not be much longer.
Castiel stirred restlessly at first then thrashed violently screaming out Brooklyn's name repeatedly. Brady jumped on him holding down his arms while Gabriel waved his hand over his brother's face calming him. The angel opened his bright blue eyes seeing Brady and Gabriel hover above him. Their faces full of relief and concern.
"Cas?" Brady asked slowly. The angel stared up as the sapphire blue depths reflected recognition. "Brady, Brady what happened?" he asked weakly.
"You were poisoned, Cas. It was a powerful mix of herbs that is harmless to humans but not so much for you guys. It made you live your worst nightmares and fears. It was pretty hardcore dark magic. How are you though?"
"I am fine but tired. Brooklyn! I have to find her!" the angel tried to get up but collapsed back down. "You are not going anywhere, not yet, at least. We need you healed first" Gabriel placed his large hand upon Castiel's heart charging his vessel like a battery. The soft white glow encased the angel giving him a heavenly appearance. But just as quickly it faded and Castiel was fully healed. Now he was ready to take on Aiden once again.
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