Dean was hustling pool somewhere in Texas when he felt the vibration. He didn't answer it, it was most likely another false alarm. Most of the texts he got were spam messages, which he ignored or blocked. The guy who was challenging him was good, but not as good as Dean.
Dean's face was blank as he won the game. Three hundred bucks. The guy swore and paid him. Dean just smirked. They shook hands and Dean went and sat down on the table. He ordered another whiskey. He was about to check his messages who he recognized his Dad's old friend, Daniel Elkins. Wow. He was alive in this world? Good for him. He was a few years older, but still in good health. He was about to say hello when he saw the vampires. Son of a bitch. Dean smiled. Finally. Looks like he had a case.
The old hunter ran to his cabin. He left Colorado for a reason. Other than the angels, it was the demon he was running from. No way he can kill either. He had the gun, but barely any bullets. The vampires must have followed him. He quickly barricaded his door and called John. Three rings, hang up and one call back. Their SOS signal. Daniel knew he was dead. No way he can take a whole group of vamps.
He hurriedly loaded up his gun, when the female vampire kicked the door down.
"It's been awhile. Your scent, it is distinctive. I followed the smell of your blood all the way from Colorado. Man, you got old."
Daniel throws a knife onto her chest. He knew it wouldn't hurt her, but it can buy him some time. His hands shaking, he tried to load up his revolver, when the other two vampires broke in through the windows.
"Damn." As she pulled out the knife. "Boys, looks like we are eating in tonight." As Daniel closed his eyes, knowing he was about to die, when he heard a swish. Then two more. When he looked up he saw a hunter.
Dean smiles as he shot the three vamps. Too bad John and Sam weren't here, but he was a experienced hunter. As soon as he saw Elkins run, he went to his trunk and soaked his arrows in dead man's blood. He lost Daniel in his world, no way was he dying here. Dean needed him.
"Dammit. Those didn't even hurt." She says looking down on her chest. Dean just smirked.
"Five, four, three, two..." Dean counted.
"What the hell...Shit..." She passed out.
The other two knew right away. Dead men's blood.
Daniel felt himself breathing hard and relaxing in relief. Those vamps, they rolled off him. When he saw the blade, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Dean apologizes as he threw the heads and bodies out.
"Sorry about the mess."
"Thank you. I thought this was it." Daniel sighs as he looked down on the floor. Looks like he needed to move again.
"Name's Jensen."
"Daniel. You are a hunter?"
"Yep. Daniel, I need a favor."
As soon as Jensen and Daniel tied up that female vampire and threw her in his truck, Jensen injected her with a vail of dead men's blood.
"A dose like that, she'll be in a coma for weeks. Nothing will wake her. Not even human blood. We'll use her to draw out her leader, than we'll kill him using The Colt."
"The Colt is just a legend."
"Daniel. You don't have to lie. I seen it, I used it, and I know how to recreate bullets. Let me borrow the gun. I need it to go home."
Dean read Ruby's text, she said she is in Roswell, New Mexico. She said her friend Cecily had a lead. Dean was in Texas on a break. He already burned down that empty house in Richardson, preventing the Tulpa of Mordechai Murdoch from existing. He then checked out that website Hell Hound's Lair. So far nothing but ghost theories and urban legends. Good. Those two clowns needed to stay out of the supernatural. He did not want them or their friends getting killed. Hopefully, they didn't bother the angels.
Daniel called back John and told him about the vamps. He and Jensen were going on a hunt. He said this hunter was good, real good. He also said he knew how to recreate ammo. The ritual Jensen did wasn't hard. The ingredients were simple, silver bullets, holy oil, sage and myrrh. He chanted a spell in Latin.
"Signum est imitandum
Signum est imitandum."
Roughly translated into "The model code." After the bullets were made, they returned to Jensen's motel room, and waited for the vamps. Luckily, it was abandoned. He wasn't alone, he had two more hunters with him, Jesse and Ceasar Cuevas. They agreed to help Jensen after they destroyed that Bissan lair, destroying the eggs and dead bodies of the mothers. They told Jensen they were retiring after the nest was eliminated. Dean already asked the hunters, Tamara and Isaac Mason to rescue the humans that were in the vampire's nest. Unfortunately, one of them was already beheaded, it was too late to save Jenny, the last woman kidnapped. She was already turned when Tamara and Isaac got there. Dean would have cured her, but he was running out of time. He had a feeling he had to hurry.
Dean chose to stay in the room with Kate. He saw the headlights, the vampires were here. All three hunters were either on the roof, or nearby with crossbows. Dean was worried about Daniel, but he made Daniel bathe in dead men's blood just to keep him safe. Daniel was understandably disgusted but he was already dreaming about retirement. Hanging around those two hunters, Jesse and Caesar, they offered him a job as a farm hand which Daniel gladly accepted. Retirement is something he always dreamt of. Already he liked Jensen. He reminded him of John and Bobby, his two students.
It was after the fire in Lawrence. John and Mary ran with their two sons. He got the call from Henry, his old buddy from WW2. They were squad mates in their platoon years ago. All Men of Letters were required to join the army, as they needed to be Intel for the Allies. Even though there was a war, monsters and demons took advantage of the chaos. After the War ended, Henry now in his early twenties, was training for the Men of Letters. The training and initiation didn't end for a decade, due to the War. Henry was already married and was a father to his young son John, when his final vows were going to take place when Abaddon appeared. A psychic warned him to not show up to the secret base, and instead told to run. Henry would have scoffed, but after what he seen in Germany, he took her advice, and warned his best friend, Larry Ganem to run. Both Henry and Larry took their families and left Normal, Illinois to the Secret Base in Lebanon, Kansas. Abaddon was furious about the men disappearing and slaughtered the remaining members for revenge. Both were saddened about the deaths of their friends and colleagues, but their families were vulnerable. They stayed in Lebanon for a few years training for the order, and in 1965 both left the secret bunker, returning to their lives, but after Henry died, the key was stolen and wasn't seen since. Larry lost his eyesight years ago to a disease, so it was impossible to be him, and that key was unique to that location. So whoever murdered Henry, couldn't have known what location is was from.
He trained John as a young teen, Mary was already a hunter. Bobby already knew thanks to his best friend Rufus Turner. Both fought the supernatural when they were eighteen. Rufus, like Mary, both families was hunters. Rufus left home when he turned sixteen, and dropped out of school and hunted full time. Bobby hunted with Rufus, but only occasionally. They both trained with Daniel, with Daniel showing them the ropes. He thought them about killing Djinns, werewolves, ghosts, how to exorcise demons, and so forth. At the time, Daniel thought vampires were extinct. They hadn't been seen since WW1, not until Kate and her crew showed up.
When Karen Singer died, Bobby Singer was suddenly a widow and father to their toddler son. He refused to train his son as a hunter, until that fire in Lawrence happened. He and John took their sons and with a reluctant Mary, agreed for Sam, Dean and little Daniel, named after him, to hunt.
Both Dean and Danny were decent hunters, Sam was still a baby. They fought well as kids, and Dean killed his first shtriga when he was eight. While his parents were out, he was babysitting Sammy and the monster came in and tried eating Sammy's life force. Dean was ready and shot it with iron rounds. Luckily, Mary showed him what bullets and gun to use.
Danny killed a vengeful sprit when he was twelve. Him and John were at a haunted house, trying to kill the spirit of a vengeful spirit that was obsessed with a owner, a wealthy woman the ghost was in love with while he was still alive. After he killed her husband in his office, she lured him to some trees and shot him in the head to protect her two young boys, since he was holding them hostage.
The ghost stayed away, until his bones were discovered by a landscaper two decades later. The scandal was kept hush hush, thanks to the woman's family connections, the whole thing was swept under the rug. The coroner concluded it was suicide. Then after he was buried in the county gravesite, the vengeful spirit of Elias Lundy was awakened. He vowed revenge and started killing the men of her family.
He killed her oldest, now twenty seven, by breaking his neck by throwing him off the upstairs balcony. The ruling confirmed it accidental. Then her second, Gilbert, was found burned to death in the bathroom, which was unusual, since he was taking a shower. When the ghost of Elais revealed himself to the horror to Martha van Lewen, he bragged that his revenge was almost done. All he needed to do is kill her grandson, Baby Matthew.
Martha couldn't leave, thanks to him locking the doors and windows. But luckily for her, the phone lines were still active. She called Daniel, her old groundskeeper. She knew what he did as a living, he and her had a brief affair one summer. He agreed to help her, and after finding out where Elias was buried, he took John and young Danny to teach them how to hunt.
The ghost allowed them to come in, believing John and Danny to be cousins to the van Lewen family. John protected Danny by preventing him to come inside and leaving him on the pouch steps. Danny ready knew what to do, he seen the vengeful spirit of Elias standing in the second floor landing. He left and met Daniel in his truck down the road to salt and burn the bones. John protected Martha by putting her inside a salt line and waited till nightfall. Baby Matthew was safe, he and his mother, Alexandra were in Daniel's motel room being guarded by Bobby Singer.
Bobby wasn't happy with his son hunting, but he needed to learn how to salt and burn bones. No cell phones existed back then, and Bobby had no clue what John, Daniel and Danny were doing. The only thing he could do was pray. Elias figured out he was tricked. He was furious with John and Martha. John tried his best to keep him away from Martha, luckily, he didn't know how to escape the manor.
His spirit was finally put to rest, after his grave was dug up and Danny salted and burned the bones. Elias screamed as his ghost went up in flames. Martha thanked them and after paying them, left to a hotel for the night, never returning. The house and all of its contents were put up for sale. The memories of the manor were too much for Martha. She and Alexandra took Matthew and moved to upstate New York, where Alexandra's family lived. She and Daniel kept in touch, occasionally seeing each other over the years, until she ws remarried to a gallery owner named Daniel Blake. Her grandson is now a grad student at Harvard studying in medicine.
Danny still hunts, he and his best friend Miles "Ash" Kirby research and Danny and his stepsister Jo Harvelle hunt together, with a reluctant Ellen giving her blessings. She and Bobby met while he was visiting her bar. They bonded over the years, since both were widows and single parents. She forgave John for her husband's death, and her and Bobby were married in Sioux Falls, South Dakota three years later.
John and Mary were still together. John's parents are dead. Millie died in a car crash in the 70s, and Henry was murdered. Mary's parents are still alive, although both are elderly now and retired from hunting. Deanna is suffering from Alzheimer's, and living in Chicago, Illinois in a care home with her husband Samuel. Samuel refuses to leave his wife's side, and allows Mary and John to visit. Their son Sam pays for their care.
All three quit hunting when Dean died. John and Mary occasionally hunt, but only if no one was around, or a case was too much for hunters. Sam still hunted, but only under Michael's orders. Daniel heard rumors that Dean was alive and overpowered Michael. Already, other hunters were getting ready to lock Dean away. They built a box for him. Once Michael was contained, the middle of the Atlantic Ocean was a permanent home for the insane archangel. He liked Dean, but Michael was too dangerous to keep around. Once Dean showed up, any hunter nearby was to subdue Dean in holy fire and supernatural cuffs. Then lock Dean away.
But for now, kill those vamps. Jensen was in the room with Kate, Caesar and Jesse were outside somewhere, armed with poisoned arrows and blades, and Daniel was on the roof with a blade dipped with dead men's blood.
Dean was waiting. He had the Colt. Hopefully, he can catch Luther off guard.
"Alright! Come out of there! Bring Kate outside, and I'll kill you quickly! You have five seconds!"
Dean's heart was beating fast. He hoped Daniel was okay. He was a lot older now. Based on the voices, there had to be at least four vamps, including Luther. Once the door was kicked down, Dean was ready. He gave the signal. He pressed the bullhorn.
The vampires were caught off guard. Two of them were shot with arrows, the third one was killed by Daniel on the roof and Dean shot Luther in the head. Once he was dead, they chopped off the remaining vampires head including Kate's. They then burned the abandoned building down with the bodies inside.
Once they drove away, Danielle thanked the young hunter. He wondered who Jensen was. He seemed so familiar, he reminded him of John when he was young. Jensen just said he was acquainted with the Winchesters. Daniel nodded and accepted the answer. He gave the Colt to Jensen. As a retiree, he no longer needed it. He was surprised when Jensen hugged him. But the hug, reminded him of Dean. Especially the jacket. Dean wasn't foolish. He stole a car. He didn't want Daniel to see The Impala. After they parted ways, Dean waved goodbye. He hoped Daniel enjoyed his twilight years. He then texted Ruby he'll meet her in Roswell. He had a day's drive at least.
Ellen was tied up with a blindfold. She never regretted helping Dean, but was furious at Sam for putting her in this position. After seeing Dean in Chicago, thanks to the cell phone footage Phoebe sent her, she drove to Lebanon to wait for Paige. Paige got there first and made arrangements with Cuthbert Sinclair and Simon Marks to get Dean inside the secret base. Ellen was already inside, she was waiting for Paige and Dean. Whatever Cuthbert had, he had something so valuable, it was coveted more than the Angel Tablet. Ellen was surprised to hear it was the Lost Tablet. The pieces were scattered. God's scribe didn't create it, neither did God. Whoever wrote it, it existed when Time began. Whoever the Writer was, it was a mystery. Something or Someone older than God. It was scary when Ellen thought about it.
Ellen and Simon were captured by Michael's angels. Sam captured Dean. Simon already was released with his memories erased. Ellen didn't care, The Men of Letters would want their agent back. But Ellen, she was going to used as a bargaining chip. She cursed Sam. She knew she missed Dean, but Dean was dead. His parents and grandparents already accepted it. Sam didn't. He spent years looking to get Dean back, even working for Michael. Ellen hoped Dean returned to his world, it was dangerous for him here. The Ma'lak Box was already built. Ash regretted building it. Luckily, Michael and the angels didn't know. Once they find out, Ash was good as dead. She didn't pray, but she had hope that someone freed her. That way she can kick Sam's ass.
Dean was driving into town. He was still glamoured, thankfully not as a woman. Not did he mind, just that he was more comfortable being himself. But this substitute self was okay. His glamoured self was a Mediterranean man. So he assumed. He still looked great. Already he got a lot of phone numbers. All he threw away. As flattered as he was, he only wanted one girl. Already he was planning on buying her flowers and taking her out to dinner. Hopefully, she didn't think he was dead.
He hoped to god Sam was okay. According to that text Ruby sent him, there was lead on Crowley. His advisor Cecily had a inkling where he may be. Good. First those passengers, then Sam and Dean. Then he was going to help Ruby then all of them were going home.
He pulled up to a cheap motel and paid in cash. He refused to leave any paper trails. He remembered what Sam and Piper told him about Frank Devereaux. How jumpy and paranoid he was. Last they heard he was retired in the Caribbean, married to a twenty two year old local girl. Good for him. Dean never met him, but already liked him. He used the money Piper, Sam and Victor owed him to put down a payment on his houseboat. Dean wondered if there would be a future with him and Jenna. Have a retirement plan in place.
Thanking the clerk, he picked up his keys and went to his room to wait for Ruby's text. Since he wasn't tired, he went to take a walk. Roswell is weird. Even with the angels existing, the locals still insisted aliens were among us. Weirdos. He thought about that leprechaun, "Wayne Whittaker." That case was unusual. According to Paige, most of them were part of the fairy world. All fairy colonies were different species. Wayne's and Gilda's colonies were part of a rare species. They can appear as humans and can live in the human plane and live totally as a human to the other fairies envy. But other than Wayne, most leprechauns were invisible and short.
That case on Wayne, ugh. Dean was the target of his "probing." The lengths he did to prove aliens existed. He and his colony were mischievous creatures. The pranks they did, went too far when they kidnapped a sick man's son, then after the shopkeeper changed his mind, Wayne killed didn't stop there, they tagged Dean for their pranks. After Sam and Dean sent their asses back to their plane, they asked Paige what their deal was. According to her leprechaun friends, they mated with human men. Not just any humans, but strong robust firstborns. The fairy that flew into Dean's room, was his potential wife. She was cute, Dean admitted it, but no way he was going to be away from his brother. Seamus Fitzpatrick, the small leprechaun that was good friends with Paige, said that Patrick Brennon, the shopkeeper's son was now happily married to one of the fairy folks and had four fairy/human children. He said that Wayne was punished for his deeds, fairies were forbidden for killing humans. He said a new leader was being voted in, he was guaranteed to be the new leader of of his tribe, a sect of Avalon. He also said, that humans will have a choice this time around. Dean was pleased to hear that. He hated Wayne, that fairy that almost kicked his ass was fried in a microwave. Even if Dean went with her, she was Wayne's sister. No thanks.
The town was obsessed with aliens. Many shops, billboards, had aliens adorning almost every sign. According to Paige, she said it was a Trickster that started that whole rumor. It started off during the Renaissance times. He made some "starships," that were seen all over Europe. He befriended the fairies and they exploited it. Over the years it got more popular. Especially that so called UFO crash in 1947. That was that Trickster that created that mess. The angels admitted aliens weren't real, the "crash" was a prank. Even so, it didn't stop the hardcore believers, Dean saw a sign asking people to join them for their weekly meeting. Dean was tempted, but what if Wayne existed here? No way was he chancing it. When he saw that text, Ruby said to meet her at a local coffee shop. Cecily said she had news. It was close by, Ruby said she'll be glamoured but will approach Dean.
When Dean got there, he ordered a black coffee and a green alien head doughnut. He didn't believe in aliens, but donuts were always good. He was just polishing it off when a blonde woman wearing a knee length leather jacket walked in. She wasn't alone, she had Castiel with her. Cas wasn't glamoured, she was still wearing old fashioned clothes. Still, she/he looked fantastic. Dean nodded at Ruby and Cas.
After both placed their orders, Dean asked why Cas wasn't glamoured. Castiel said Michael was busy with his wife and daughter. Sam was looking for Christian, he just upped and vanished. Sam needed Christian for a case. Whatever keeps them both busy. Dean was going home by the end of the week, no exceptions.
"Jensen, I made you a appointment for your investment at Waldroff Financial. Your appointment is in half an hour. I suggest we get moving?" Ruby tells Dean. Dean nodded. He was glad Ruby was smart, never know who's listening. They rode in Cas's car, a gold colour '78 Lincoln Continental Mark V. Ruby sarcastically called it the Pimpmobile. Dean liked it. Cas always had bad taste, but this Cas clearly preferred retro things. No complaints there, Dean had the same basic tastes. Unfortunately, both Ruby and Cas liked rap. They were both nodding their heads to the beat. Dean hoped that their ride was short, Dean hated rap.
When they got there, Ruby told the secretary they had a appointment. This place had way too much security for a investment firm, they were checked for weapons and were patted down. Good thing Ruby told Dean to put away his weapons. If any of them knew he was a hunter, Sam would be on his ass in five minutes.
Castiel and Ruby were disappointed they had to wait in the lobby, Cecily's assistant insisted that "Jensen" was the only one inside, no exceptions. It was a security measure. Dean understood. The NSA was no fool. He already figured it out. The cameras, the security, the fingerprints, Dean already knew. When he got upstairs and into Cecily's office, her assistant was horrified and screamed when she saw Cecily's dead body. When Dean saw her, he knew immediately, it was angels. Her eyes and mouth were burned from the inside out. Shit! Michael was have been waiting. Dammit! They needed to leave now. He rushed back downstairs and seeing Dean's expression, all three rushed out. Already the police were on their way. They quickly drove away, but didn't know where to go. If Cecily was dead, that means Michael was anticipating them. So much for Roswell, he quickly returned to his room and picked up his duffel bag. Good thing he didn't unpack. He jumped into Baby and he followed Cas and Ruby out of town.
They drove through back roads, they didn't want to be seen. They drove to a abandoned farmhouse and Ruby quickly made all three wear silver necklaces and bracelets. That way all three can't be sensed. Now what? Just then Ruby's cell rang. Dean told her that cell would send a beacon to Michael. Ruby assured him that this cell had a block on it, and she was destroying it immediately.
''Hello?"
"Listen. I know what happened to Cecily my condolences. She gave me a message, Somerset, Pennsylvania. The answer is there. Look for a man named Alexander Sarver. He has the answer you're looking for." The voice hangs up. Ruby immediately melts the phone using her powers. She told Dean what the voice says. Dean said he had no time to keep driving, his funds were getting low. He was robbed by a punk, but didn't fight him. He needed money to rebel against angels. Whatever. Dean didn't care. It was for a good cause. Luckily Cas said she'll be back. A few minutes later brings back a box.
When Dean opened it he was surprised to see another box. When he saw it, his stomach dropped. It was etched with the Men of Letters Aquarian star. When he turned it around, it had coordinates. When Castiel looked at it, he said it was the key to this particular bunker was back in Roswell. She also said Abner, the angel who was possessing Alexander Sarver, said that he stole the key from Henry the night before he was killed. He so said that this key can open all of the bunkers around the world.
"Imagine that. Let's say I live in one of these bunkers, that mean any other members can freely move in? Fuck that. So I suggest we wait till nightfall. Then we check out that bunker."
Luckily Dean packed his sandwiches and water. He had beers, but he wanted to be stone called sober. All three spent the next few hours talking, the barn was cold, but Ruby made a heater for Dean. Dean liked Ruby, she was intelligent and sarcastic about everything. She was way different from her blonde counterpart, she said motherhood changed her. Castiel was also enjoyable company. She said Jimmy Novak and his wife recently had twins. A son and a daughter. Claire wasn't happy at first, but now is attending college instead of being a hunter. Dean was pleased to hear that. At least Jimmy, Amelia and Claire could have normal lives. He asked about the Grigori, Cas said Michael and Raphael slaughtered them all. He then asked about Jody and Donna. Jody's husband and son died in a accident. They were eaten by ghouls. As for Donna, she was divorced from Doug, but both her and Jody were roommates living in Pierre, South Dakota and were raising foster kids. Dean was saddened to hear about Jody, but he hoped she and Donna was happy. Cas said Jody was dating a police officer in her building, a detective. Ruby saw him, she said he was hot. Despite him being divorced and having four kids.
When nightfall fell, all three left the farm and drove away. The drive only took forty minutes. They hoped no one recognized the Impala, it stood out. But Ruby said Sam sold it the day after his brother died. It's been over a decade. Sam had his own vehicle, a black Dodge Charger 2006 model SRT8. Dean scoffed at it and called it a plastic piece of shit. After they got to the coordinates the box told them, Dean was surprised to see it was outside a ice cream shop. When he asked, Ruby said there was a back door. When all three got out, they went to an alleyway behind it. Not seeing any doors, they were getting frustrated, when Dean realized he heard music. It was coming from underground. Seeing a manhole, they go in.
Crowley was enjoying his liquor. A rare whiskey he won in a poker game. It was the last bottle he grabbed before Michael invaded. He knew once he went to the surface world, he was dead. Damn he missed the old days, he was Lilith's Prince Consort, after she stepped down, Crowley became King. He ran Hell for a few years and occasionally came to Earth to make deals. The humans were stupid, they should have known better. Nothing is worth Hell, not even a extra three inches. He and Lilith were more than co rulers, they were lovers. No way was Crowley getting back together with her, she was only a six year old little girl. Michael kept her alive just to taunt her. Lilith was depressed these days, she was forced to live as a human. She was going to school and everything. She couldn't run away, a angel was always close by. Crowley knew she was going to die. She was a candidate for Michael's soul bomb. Her soul was the second human created. Adam, her ex husband was already gone, Michael took him. Eve wasn't a candidate, she was too weak. Crowley hoped his son was okay, Gavin was on Earth. He wasn't alone, he was living with his wife, Fiona. He used Henry's spell to return back and time to retrieve her, so Rowena didn't send him away to drown in his own time. Fate didn't care, she was too busy following Michael's orders. Fiona fit in better in the future than Gavin, she was good friends with their neighbour, Castiel. Both Gavin and Fergus, his human name, were slowing repairing their relationship before Michael invaded. Luckily, Abaddon stayed away, she was terrified of angels.
It was Cuthbert Sinclair that told him about this place. Like Chuck Shurley, that drunken slob he met a few years ago, Sinclair didn't charge him anything. He just said to watch his back. Crowley had a bad feeling he was dead, Sam and John Winchester wanted him dead for a very long time. They believed he was responsible for Henry's death. Kinda true. Abaddon wanted the Rock. Whoever possessed that was guaranteed great power. Crowley knew she'll be destroyed, only a prophet can read it. But the pieces were lost. He took another sip. He felt the presence of a lost soul. No matter, a bullet is better than what's coming, regrettably he wished he had one last drink at the club he owned. He missed it.
Dean held the Colt to Crowley's head.
"If you are going to shoot me, shoot me. Just let me finish my drink."
Ruby rolls her eyes.
"For a King, you are pretty pathetic. Where's those passengers? I heard you traded something for those people. Where did you stash 'em?" Ruby demanded.
Crowley pours himself another drink.
Castiel steps forward.
"I can read his mind. No one been able to resist. No human, demon or angel."
Crowley takes another sip.
"Enough!" A voice called out.
A young man with dark hair and a goatee stepped out. Castiel instantly recognized him.
"Ion! Why are working with this bottom feeder!"
"Cause, unlike you, Crowley has found out something. It's about that Soul Bomb. He found out a key exists."
"The bunker? We have it." Dean says.
"Not that stupid piece of crap. The Key. The Key to Death's Library."
"WHAT!?" All three say. Crowley smirks.
"There were rumors in Hell and Heaven. That a Key exists to Death's library. That a Book exists. Squirrel, did you ever have dreams about a coffin? Yeah, I can sense your soul. I been watching you and your brother the moment you landed."
Dean cocks the gun.
"Where is Sam?"
"Ask 'Sam.' He knows exactly where he is. I don't. Not anymore. He cloaked him."
Ruby steps forward.
"Why are you telling us this?"
"I met Her."
"Who?"
"The Darkness."
For the next few hours they were listening with rapt attention. The plane passengers were already gone, Ion sent them home with the Charmed Ones and Rowena's help. Michael didn't care, he was busy searching for The Woman. She frightened him. When they asked Who She Was, Crowley said She was more powerful than any of them ever imagined. Was She God? Crowley said She avoided answering it. But the power She was carrying, it was more than Crowley ever imagined. She could snap everyone out of existence. But he said She was helping Adam.
"Adam? Why Adam?" Dean demanded.
"Because you're dead."
"Hmph. Well, how do we find Her?"
"You won't. She's gone."
"And Sam?"
"I don't know. Dean, he wasn't with those people. The Sam of this world? He knows." Ion tells him.
Castiel had to ask.
"Ion why are you working with Crowley?"
"Because, I'm sick of working for Heaven. Like the others, we want free will. Crowley at least pays me. Castiel you saw Abner. He is married with a girl. Even Michael walked away, he has Grace. God? He hasn't been seen since the Beginning. He obviously doesn't care. Why should I? I want my freedom."
Ruby understood. She worked with Lilith for years. It was when she came to Earth and seduced Sam. But it was his brother she cared about. Sam was sweet, but he changed when Dean died. Even for a demon, she was disgusted with Michael's tyranny. When she was captured by Zachariah, she convinced him to sleep with her. Of course it almost cost her her life, but she ended up falling in love with him. An angel and a demon. Both Heaven and Hell laughed. But when Mattie was born, both sides didn't care. Hell was almost extinguished. When Mattie comes to age, Ruby will be there by his side, as his royal advisor. Mattie was half angel, but Grace was the rightful ruler of Heaven. Someone needs to be downstairs. Ruby already had ideas to run Hell. She couldn't wait.
Dean just needed to find Sam. He knew Ion and Crowley were telling the truth. With The End coming, what is left. But the Key to Death's library? The hell is that? The Darkness? Dean heard of It from somewhere. He racked his brains till they heard whistling. Everyone in the room jumped.
Christian figured they'll be here. He saw the Impala. He had the keys, he was nice enough to pick it up. The car was safe, it was hidden in The Campbell's garage. When he traveled to Dean's world, he pretended to know what the Campbell's were talking about, his great uncle had no clue he wasn't his grandson. Christian, his alternate self was dead. When he crossed over he saw him die. Christian was sickened. That could have been him. But he killed them all and gave himself a hunter's funeral.
He felt weird doing it and knew he'll have to tell his wife the truth. But not till later, for now bring Dean home. He owed him. After this his debt was paid in full.
Dean pointed his gun at Christian.
"Who are you?"
"Is that how you treat family? Christian Campbell. Mary's my cousin."
Castiel recognized him, Sam was looking for him. Christian was a good hunter.
Dean puts his gun down.
"What do you want?"
"Here." He throws him the Impala's keys. "Your brother needs you. So do we. This world, you are in danger every second you stay. Ruby, your son needs you."
Dean saw Christian's picture in his 'parents' home. He was a teen, he and 'Ruby' were at their high school prom, along with Dean's date. Dean was amused to see it was his old girlfriend Cassie. They were smiling. Dean wondered how close they really were. Too bad he was dead. Sam was there too, both him and Adam had dates. Sam was with Amy Pond, and Adam was with some girl Dean didn't recognize. He was almost jealous, their alternate selves had normal lives.
"Listen, we got to move. Dean. You have one last case. Ellen. She needs your help."
Ellen was getting tired. She knew there was no angels here. After being possessed by one last year, she could sense an angel's grace. The guy who kidnapped her was in the next room. He said nothing, not even to his partner. Ellen knew she was on a ticking clock. She heard the click every hour. She prayed for Jo and Bobby to stay away.
Dean and Ruby were driving together. Castiel couldn't stay, she had orders from above and had to leave. Christian was driving ahead, he said he knew exactly where Ellen was. Ruby was hesitant, until he said they had Mattie. Ruby was furious. Especially about Zachariah. He was dead. He was found dead in Arizona. Ruby said nothing, but Dean saw her eyes tear up. Guess her and Azazel were right, demons can feel. But Dean took it with a grain of salt. For all he knew, Ruby arranged it. They drove east, towards Kansas. Where Ellen was, she was in Lawrence.
Little Mattie was playing on his gaming system. It was a gift from Bela when he turned nine. He remembered being excited about it. Now, all he wanted was his mom. Dad was dead, Mattie felt it. He was killed by The Woman. Zachariah was refusing to tell her where the Rock was. Michael hid it. The Darkness, Mattie knew She was stronger than any of the angels. Many of them were killed by Her. The ones that didn't engage, they were left alone. He wasn't scared of Her, but he was afraid for Grace. She was the only one that was equal in power. He looked up at his babysitter. He wanted a trade. Mattie for Dean.
Ruby and Dean said nothing as they drove down the highway. Ruby knew exactly where Sam was, but her son was in danger. No way was she handing him to Michael. She made a decision. She was coming along with Dean. Hopefully his world wasn't going to be destroyed. Not like this one. Or the others. Phoebe showed her. The End was coming. She hated Michael, but he may be the only one to save them all. Ruby prayed for it.
It took Dean a day and a half for driving. He stopped off at a motel to rest. Ruby wanted to keep driving, but Dean was only human. She went and checked them in. She saw nothing but pain. Her visions were getting stronger. Why did she trade one of her powers for premonition? At least it wasn't empathy. Her colleague from Hell committed suicide from it. He called human emotions worse than Hell. Ruby didn't argue there. She tried searching for Mattie. Nothing. Dammit. She called Paige and her sisters for help.
The next night Christian, Ruby and Dean traveled together to where else? Winchester house. Of course. Dean knew he was getting screwed around. But whatever it takes to bring Sammy home. He and Sam hopefully didn't have to travel to other worlds. This one was too much for him. Ruby told Dean there was no demons or angels inside. According to her, they were both human. When Dean asked, Ruby said she didn't know. They were both cloaked.
The hunter inside saw the Impala. He nods to his partner. They got ready. Orders were orders.
Dean went first. He wasn't stupid to enter the back door, cliche as it was, they would be expecting it. Basement? Maybe, but his best chance would be the second floor window. Ruby said there was anti demon and angel symbols everywhere, not to mention anti magic charms. Great. Ruby couldn't enter, but Christian and Dean can. Ruby conjured up doubles of 'Jensen' and 'Christian.' They were going to pretend to be scouting, while Dean and the real Christian were going to be sneaking in.
While the doubles were pretending to scope out the house, Dean and Christian ducked down behind cars and ran behind another house across the street. They were going to the next neighbourhood over and sneak past using bushes. Ruby stayed in the Impala watching the house. She wasn't foolish, she asked Paige and her sisters for assistance. Bela came along as well, as a master thief, she was going to open up a path for Dean and Christian, plus retrieve Mattie.
The two hunters nod. They saw the other two hunters planning to sneak inside using the basement window and the back. A bomb was already planted, it was going go off the minute the door opened. As for the basement, a marid beast was starving. Those two hunters would make a good meal, too bad the girl outside was a demon. Oh well, after tonight, they were both retired.
Dean and Christian sneak up to the house, they both crawl up the chimney. Dean wasn't stupid, he knew right away the basement and first floor was rigged. It took Dean a few minutes to sneak up, when he saw Bella, he nodded at her, hmm. Ruby must have called for reinforcements, no matter. Help was help. Dean took the sheet Bela gave him, he used that to crawl in. Christian was waiting outside, making sure to knock out anyone coming out, along with Ruby who was waiting in the Impala.
Both Dean and Bela sneak around the bedroom, being very careful not to make any noises. Dean hoped that the floor didn't squeak. He stayed along the walls walking slowly. Bela was good she was already in the hallway. The lights were out, hopefully no cameras were on. Especially infra red.
There was sounds of growls and a scuffle downstairs. Good. There goes one hunter. Hearing the gas bomb go off, they heard a thud. They both nod. Once there was silence, they go to the second floor to retrieve their hostage. A minute later, both men were unconscious from being knocked out with heavy objects.
Dean takes off their gas masks. He couldn't believe it. It was Martin Creaser and Creedy Nason. Why?
Ellen was breathing hard after her gag was pulled off.
"Phew. Thanks. Those two were under orders. Sam, he has Mattie."
"Really. Dammit." Bela swore. She cared about Sam, but Michael's hold was too much. He was too far gone. "Where's Mattie?"
"A old factory. He wants Dean to come alone. He says, Mattie is freed if Dean comes. Tell Dean to be careful. Go. I will take care of that monster downstairs."
After they subdue the two hunters, Ruby, Christian and Dean drive to the factory were Sam was. Dean had a dreadful feeling in his belly.
Sam was waiting. He had his orders. Capture Dean. Michael said he was needed. He didn't care about the hybrid, otherwise he would have been killed the day he was born. Sam didn't hesitate. He knew Christian was helping Dean, along with Ruby. Of course, that is her son. Sam knew his brother. That disguise was good, but he knew Dean's fighting technique all too well.
"I'm going in." Dean tells the three. "Ruby. Take the skin off. I want to talk to Sam alone."
"You know this is a trap."
"The hunter's right. Dean. Be careful."
"I will. Ruby, Christian. Thanks."
"Uh uh. Don't say that. You'll be home in no time."
Dean smiles at Christian's words. After Ruby unglamored him he walks in.
"Dean! I been waiting!"
"Sammy. Why are you kidnapping our friends. Ellen, Mattie. They are your friends."
Sam looked regretful.
"The scope in Lebanon. I seen it. Dean. It's almost time. I need your help."
Dean stares at Sam.
"Where's my brother?''
"Right here. Dean, I'm right here."
Dean shakes his head.
"Sammy. Please. You know what I mean."
"He's safe."
"Where?"
Ruby comes inside and steps forward.
"Sam. I held my end of my bargain. Where's Mattie?"
Dean says nothing. He didn't blame Ruby. Mattie is just a kid. Although he couldn't help but be annoyed. Mattie came running to Ruby's arms. When he saw Ruby holding him, Dean smiled a little. Mattie was the splitting image of his mom. Her vessel anyways. Ruby was a demon, but maybe here, angels and demons were alike. She whispered something to Mattie, Mattie nods and leaves the factory. She goes up to Sam and whispers something. Sam nodded. Then he grabbed Ruby and stabbed her, killing her. Dean shook his head. Sam, whatever Michael says, he obeys. Now poor Mattie was a orphan. He stares at Ruby's dead vessel. He knew Ruby wanted to come, she told him on the drive here. Mattie, he was definitely coming along. But what was Dean supposed to do with him? No way was the Ruby and Zachariah of his world taking him, Mattie would be corrupted or killed. Dean would have to figure it out.
"Dean. I need you. Stay. You and me. We can be together again."
Dean shakes his head.
"Sammy. You know I don't belong here. Where's my Sam."
"I told you. He's safe."
Dean looks around. Then at Sam. Sam had this look, like he wanted to say something. When his eyes glowed, Dean was in shock.
"Michael."
"Sam said yes. Don't worry, your vessel is safe, I need to get back soon, the corpse is rotting away somewhere. Luckily, I stuck in in a freezer. Dean. It's almost time."
What about Ruby. Why did you kill her?"
"She's a demon. I ordered Sam to kill her."
"Bull."
"One demon. What about all of Creation? My Father, He needs to be stopped. Your world, my world? They are going to burn. You need to stop Him."
"And Sam?"
"They are both safe. Dean. It's time for you to leave. You don't belong here."
Michael/Sam hands him a vial.
"What about you?"
"My bomb is almost ready. When God comes, I'll be waiting. Same with my Aunt. The Darkness. They will both die. Go."
His Aunt? God has Relatives? After Michael flew away, Dean stares at the vial. He looks at Ruby's corpse. He called Bela. He didn't want Mattie to see this.
An hour later, Christian and Dean finished building the pyre. Christian's childhood friend is finally being put to rest. After they gave Ruby her last rights, they allow Mattie to say goodbye.
Little Mattie puts his hand on Ruby's corpse.
"Bye Mom. Tell Dad I said hi."
Christian lays a daisy on her body.
"Sorry I didn't get you a corsage during prom. I hope this daisy is good enough. I'll see you on the other side."
Bela stands back, waiting for Mattie. She was coming along. She loved Mattie like her own. She knew what to do, New Zealand was a good place to start over. She always wanted to be a mom. She had her suitcase full of cash. It was enough. One million should suffice.
"Goodbye Ruby, goodbye 'Dean.' Take care of your brother. He needs you. Sammy, take care." He takes out a lighter. All three salute Ruby. Then they watch Ruby's corpse burn.
'Dean' watches the hunter's funeral. He was always around, he was always watching over Sam. Seeing his alternate self was jarring, but after what Michael showed him, being a ghost is the least of his problems. Sammy wasn't the only one that was psychic. He saw what was going to happen way before Azazel's war. That why he is prayed to whoever was listening. Michael answered. When he saw what Dean saw, he started preparing. Gabriel and Lucifer agreed to help. Although, Dean had no idea what happened to them. Hearing Michael's command, he disappeared with Castiel who was holding his crystal. They both disappear with a flap of wings.
It was Piper that opened the rift. She said she'll be watching over Sam. Mattie, Christian, Bela and Dean were going home. Dean told Piper to watch over his brother. Piper promised. Once the rift was opened, all four cross over.
The Magic World
Jack was in his hotel room listening to Billie's orders. He needed to find the lost relic, The Occultum. It was lost in this world, it was destroyed. But another existed. But in another world. Where, Billie said she didn't know. But it would be easier, most of the other worlds were destroyed. There was less than a dozen left.