Dinner Conversation

Spencer appeared back in the bunker, scared from what just occurred. "A-Aria!" She ran around the bunker; looking for her. "Aria, please!"

Aria appeared behind her. "Spencer, we have bad news."

Spencer hugged Aria with tears running down her face. "Gadreel...h-he was in trouble."

Aria hugged her back. "What happened to you? Why is your shirt inside out?"

Spencer wiped her nose. "It was wonderful, Aria." She grinned.

Aria sighed. "I knew you would!" She crossed her arms.

"Leviathans ambushed us, Aria. He was in trouble and I had to go. Please send me back! I need to help him!"

"Spencer, I'm not going to do anything for you anymore. Besides, we have bigger problems."

"We do? Well, what did Crowley say?"

"The purple feather that Metatron had, I was right. He's been talking to Alpha."

"Who?"

"Alpha. He's been locked away in that cell for many centuries. Tortured for the crimes he committed. They've been talking and he's planning on busting Alpha out. They are planning something and he wouldn't talk."

"Aria.." Castiel began to walk down the stair case.

"Castiel, please tell me you have good news." Aria dropped her arms.

"But that would mean I would be lying."

Aria rubbed her temples. "More bad news." She walked towards the table.

Castiel followed behind her. "I found Metatron. He's..buying rare artifacts. Some items are unclear to me."

Aria laid her hand on his shoulder. "Thank you. Later, I'll need you to take me to them so I can stop this once and for all. Right now, I need some peace and quiet."

"Hey, ladies!" Dean announced; holding up a case of beer.

Aria quickly got up with a smile. "Dean!"

"I'm back, baby." Dean sat the beer down and embraced her.

Sam smiled and hugged Spencer. "Hello, beautiful."

Spencer hugged him back. "Sam, you're back!"

"Aria, I thought you needed peace and quiet." Castiel stood behind her.

"Screw peace and quiet. Aria, what's wrong, baby?" Dean looked into her eyes.

Aria chuckled. "Nothing. Don't worry about it. Just complicated things. I'll explain later."

"Well, go ahead and clear the table. We're making some dinner." Sam kissed Spencer's cheek.

Dean opened up a bottle and took a swig.

"Hey, save some for me!" Sam followed Dean.

"I'd like to hear about this story too." Castiel said coldly.

Aria frowned. "It's Alpha, Cas."

"Alpha?! Is he a free man?"

"NO and he won't ever be. Not on my watch. Tomorrow, take me to Metatron. I'm going to see if I can get anything from him."

Castiel nodded. "Agreed. I'll be bad cop and you are good cop."

Aria half smiled. "We'll see."

/

During dinner, Aria and Castiel sat at the table while the rest ate.

"So, I killed the son of a bitch!" Dean laughed, chewing a forkful of steak.

Aria looked at his right arm where his Mark showed. "Does it hurt?"

Dean shook his head. "No, baby. I'm going to be okay." He took a sip of beer.

"Oh god.." Spencer quickly darted to the bathroom to vomit.

Sam sat his fork down. "Is she okay?" He looked at Aria.

Aria looked at Sam. "Uuuuuuuh...yea." She nodded. "She's okay."

The sound of Spencer vomiting was all they could hear.

Aria and Castiel shot each other a glance.

"WELP!" Dean sat his napkin on his plate. "All of a sudden, I'm not hungry." He chuckled; walking to the kitchen.

Sam stood outside the bathroom door. "Spence, is everything okay?"

Spencer wiped her mouth before opening the door. "Yea, I'll be fine."

Sam nodded. "Want to go to bed, sweetheart?"

"Sounds great, Sam." Spencer followed him.

Aria followed Dean into the kitchen.

"So, what was all that about? Peace and Quiet?" Dean leaned against the bar.

Aria walked towards him. "I don't want you to worry but Hell and Heaven might be in trouble."

"Trouble?" He popped a piece of steak into his mouth. "Like, what kind of trouble?"

"Just let me handle it, okay? Crowley and I-"

"You're still talking to him? What did I tell you?"

"Not to have any contact with him but Hannah found Metatron. He's planning on summoning someone evil. Evil enough to be locked away for centuries under high security." Aria explained. "Enough about that, Dean. Let's talk about that Mark." She reached for it.

Dean chuckled. "Not tonight, baby."

Aria frowned. "I'm worried about you. The killing has to stop if you want to beat this."

"Not happening."

"Dean.."

"Dammit, Aria! Why can't you let things go?" He put his plate in the sink. "How can you even stand to look at me anymore? I'm a freakin' monster."

"When you love someone, it's worth fighting for. No matter what the odds. I have strong feelings for you, Dean Winchester. Talk to me." She laid her hand on his shoulder.

Dean faced her. "I get this high and I need to kill. I mean, I really, really need to kill. I want this off just as much as you but as of right now, I need to do my job."

Aria nodded. "I understand." She kissed his cheek before walking towards the door.

"Aria." He followed her. "I'll be in the room soon."

Aria smiled. "Okay."

Dean's smile faded when she left. He knew this Mark was getting worse and in no way could it be removed. NO one is that powerful.