P/N (poster's note): I'm sorry it's been so long but I got really busy and then I forgot but I will post 2 chapters today to make up for it
Sam and Dean are now faced with the task of removing the Mark from Lassiter. They know the consequences but they are determined to get rid of Cain once and for all. But instead of releasing the darkness, something else is released instead. Or maybe, someone.
"But-"
"No, go back."
Clearly beaten, Juliet grudgingly walked back to Shawn and Gus. Shawn rubbed her shoulders to comfort her. "It's ok," he said, "They'll take care of it."
Juliet sighed and nodded, glancing one last time over her shoulder at Lassiter. She just hoped this would work because she wanted her partner back.
Sam quickly set up the ingredients, putting everything together. They were lucky they were able to get blood from Celeste Middleton's body (generously provided by Woody). It wasn't exactly what the spell called for but they had to improvise.
Dean glanced at his brother and when he received a small nod as the signal, he began to distract Cain, or Lassiter, or whatever his name was. The son of a bitch wouldn't go down without a fight.
"Hey douchebag, what happened to your hair? Last time I saw you, it was longer than Sam's. Did you have to chop it all off?" Dean taunted, chuckling at his own insult. Cain growled and lunged for Dean. The Winchester quickly dodged him and went back to insulting him.
"Alright Dean, it's all ready!" Sam exclaimed. He lifted the heavy tome from the duffle bag he brought and flipped to the page that held the spell.
"No! Don't you dare!" Cain yelled, advancing toward Sam. Dean swiftly wrapped his arms around Cain's waist, pulling him back with all the strength he could muster. He knew Cain was much more powerful than him but he had to try.
Sam began chanting the spell, the words rolling off his tongue easily. He spoke loudly and clearly, reciting every word perfectly.
"Hurry Sam!" Dean cried as Cain fought against his grip. Without warning, Cain smashed his elbow into Dean's nose, causing the elder Winchester to release him and stumble back. Blood gushed from his nose and he groaned, holding his hands over his nostrils to try and stop the blood flow.
Cain sprinted toward Sam, hatred raging in his blue eyes. He was almost there, so close to getting to him and stopping the spell. But the last word was said and Cain was stopped in his tracks by a crack of thunder from above.
What looked like a lightning bolt zapped through the roof of the warehouse, striking Cain's arm where the Mark was located and forcing him to his knees. He let out a cry of pain as the Mark glowed bright red before disappearing from his skin.
And Cain was no longer.
Sam approached him carefully, wondering if it had really worked. Cain, who was now Lassiter again, glanced around at his surroundings, confusion written on his features.
"Where am I?" he wondered aloud.
"Are you Lassiter?" Sam asked, wanting to make sure. He nodded and rose to his feet, staggering slightly.
"Yeah. Who else would I be?" Lassiter spat. "Now can you tell me where I am?"
Sam sighed in relief. Cain was gone for good this time. He then rushed toward his brother and helped him to his feet. Blood still poured from his nose but Dean simply waved it off.
"I'll be fine, Sammy. Let's just tell Shawn and Gus the good news." Dean tossed his phone to Sam, who quickly dialed Shawn's number. He told him what happened and said that they would bring Lassiter back to the station.
Everything was going to be okay.
Woody hummed to himself as he inspected yet another body. He wondered why Sam and Dean needed Celeste Middleton's blood but decided not to think too much about it.
Instead, he focused on his work.
But his concentration was quickly ruined by a strange pull in his gut. He frowned, wondering if it was those burritos he had last night coming back to bite him the butt.
Woody suddenly dropped his clipboard, no longer having any use for it. A smirk spread across his lips, his eyes glowing blue.
"It feels good to be back," Zachariah murmured, inspecting his new vessel. The Winchesters were lucky they hadn't released the Darkness. Instead, they just brought an angel back.