By Elodie Kohler-Andrianos
Sam and Dean were in their bunker-home. It was late and they were discussing Sam's addiction to Demon blood.
- "I get it Sammy! I know that drinking Demon blood really enhanced your psychic powers,but what will happen next?".
- "Since I've started drinking blood,we've beaten monsters faster than ever!" Sam replied. He added,looking shocked.
"And w-what do you mean by that? Are you saying that I-I could go rogue on you or on anyone else?".
Dean sighed,rather annoyed with the whole situation. He just turned his back to his brother,raised his hands in complete dispear and walked away. He was about to climb the few steps that led to the rooms when the oh-so-familliar sound of fluttering wings was heard.
Both brothers were startled:
- "Son of a bitch!" said the older; - "Jesus!" cried the younger hunter.
- "I thought that maybe you'd need my help.".
- "Damn it Gabe! You scared the hell out of us! Can't you use the door?" Dean said.
~ "Winged jerk!"~ he whispered.
- "I heard that,Deano! Watch your mouth." said the Archangel,rather happily.
- "Gabe! It's good to see you. Is everything alright? Did Cas send you?".
- "Nope,Sammoose. Little bro gave no news to no one." Gabriel answered,turning towards Sam. "So,what are you planning to do today?Another end of the world?" Gabe continued,looking at both brothers.
Dean glared at him,with his arms crossed on his chest.
- "Just joking." said the Archangel,raising his hands in a surrendering manner.
The older hunter rolled his eyes but he was kind of smiling,his little brother felt a little uneasy and told Gabe what it was all about.
- "It is a Witch case Gabriel. Do you remember Rowena? She had a powerful book,a Grimoire. One of her protégés stole it from her,the latest one. Now she went missing and she needs us to find the rogue witch and her book.".
- "Yeah... I do remember her,but I told ya: I ain't no team guy." the celestial being said. He paused,and continued: "What's in it for me anyway?".
Both brothers shared an amused look and Dean answered their winged friend: - "It'll do you good,to your soul... Or whatever you Angels have. So,are you in?".
- "Hells Yeah!!".
A feminine voice was heard soon enough,with a funny accent: - "Ach I thank thee Gabriel. I knew you would help us catch this wee stealer Witch.".
She was wearing a long,classy dress and she had long,curly red hair. Sam told Rowena to use her magic ball,to check where the rogue Witch was hiding. The powerful Witch fished the ball out of her bag,put it on the table and started the ritual.
Rowena fell into a kind of trance and her eyes turned white. She saw streets,buildings as if she were flying. She told them streets names and described buildings she was seeing.
When the vision was stabilized,she could have a better view of the place. It was as if she was seeing from inside the little Witch's eyes.
She was alone in a very old abandoned house. She seemed to have plans to become the most powerful Witch and maybe to create a Grand Coven.
- "I think I know where she must be hiding. It's a two days ride. Everybody grab your gear and let's go hunt this bitch down!" said the older Winchester.
In five minutes,they left the bunker and were on their way. Sam packed his Demon blood,just in case... The Winchesters took turns behind the wheel,they stopped for gas and to grab something to eat... They didn't even stop at motels to rest... The brother who wasn't driving,was sleeping. The three others who were awake discussed about the plan, what kind of trap they could use against her... It was a rather stressful ride...
They reached destination in the early afternoon...
- "We're close enough. I'll park Baby there,it's well hidden anyway." said Dean,as he parked the Impala.
- "Everybody knows their part and is okay with it?" asked Sam, as they all got out of the car.
- "Aye Samuel. Don't you worry about a thing." the red haired Witch answered.
The four of them went inside a motel room and reviewed once more the plan...
Sam and Dean had to follow the Witch,to see who she'd be meeting... Rowena gave them her description: she looked quite young for her age (almost 250 years old), she had blond shoulder-length hair and bright green eyes, and she was rather tall... Her name was Josephina.
Both brothers were outside the deserted house,they rented a used car that blended in with the whole scenery. They waited until they saw their target. They had to follow the Witch to the rendezvous point. They were sure that she would try to find others like her,to form a Coven and then try to rule the world.
Rowena and Gabriel were in the motel room and were waiting for any update. They spent some time completely silent and when their gaze met,Rowena blushed and the Trickster lowered his eyes. When both of them looked at each other,they were much closer.
Sam and Dean were following the Witch,she finally got out of the house and was heading downtown. They parked the car far enough and were equipped with knives and Witch killing bullets. -Just in case-.
- "Call Rowena and Gabe,just to let them know that we are on the right track. I'll go inside the bar and I'll pretend to be a customer. You wait outside. Just in case things go sideways, so you can call them for help.".
- "Sure Dean. Just don't drink too much and you can't walk." said Sam,in a teasing tone.
Dean turned back towards his brother,smiles at him and said:
- "Don't worry....Bitch.".
Sam's lips twitched into a small smile: - "Jerk.".
Dean walked away and soon,he was in the bar. The outside of the bar was mixed with wood and bricks. It looked kind of modern. The inside was all wooden and it looked traditional.
Lots of people were in there but he could easily spot the witch. She was sitting at a table in the back. He spotted another free table in the back. He smiled softly and walked towards the table and ordered a beer,when a waitress passed by.
Outside the bar,Sam did as he was told and called their friends. They answered the phone after some time,which made Sam think that maybe they were in trouble. If he only knew...
In the motel,Rowena and the powerful Archangel were being very close indeed. They were starting to get very close to each other. They were about to kiss when the phone rang.
Rowena picked up the phone after a few more seconds and Gabriel took a deep breath. Both of them had burning cheeks.
- "T'was Samuel who called to tell us that Dean was in the bar and ready to start listening.".
The winged man nodded and started to relax. His wings twitched a little and he took a deep breath.
Back to the bar. Dean was inside,listening. His ears caught lots of things but he was focused on the nearby table. He took his time,drinking his beer. He even ordered a burger.
He ate it bite after bite. He was all ears and what he learned was priceless. The Witch was uneasy and looked stressed. She was waiting for someone and that someone was maybe late. After a few minutes,he arrived. He was a kind of short man,grey hair and his eyes had a strange color. He was dressed rather casual and he was attractive. Even though he had grey hair,he seemed rather young and he moved fast. He sat across from her and they started their discussion. It was animated but no one seemed to pay attention to them.
- "I intend to create a Coven and I want you to help me. You are a great Wizard,Orasmus." said the Witch thief to her contact. He was listening to her as he was drinking his beer. He stayed silent. She had an imploring look on her face as she continued: "You are one of the best Wizards who ever lived. Please,come join me and you'll be my left hand.".
She paused and waited for his answer. He looked at her, straight in her eyes: - "I'll need some time to think about it Josephina. Let's say same time tomorrow night,same place?".
He got up and left the place. The Witch looked around her,to make sure no one was spying. She looked at Dean but a waitress was in the way,she was giving him another beer and she slipped a piece of paper with her number under the glass. The Witch left some money on the table and left. Sam was hidden inside the car,she didn't see him. She hurried to her home. The younger Winchester waited a few minutes and soon after,Dean appeared. He sat to the driver seat and told his brother what happened in the bar.
- "Heya Sammy!".
- "Hey! How did it go in there?".
Dean smiled and started the car: - "Our stealer Witch met with another Wizard. She seemed shaken & she was desperate to get his help to create a Coven.".
- "Let's hurry to tell them. They must be worried...".
They hurried back to the motel to tell their friends. Dean was driving so fast,it was a miracle that they weren't arrested for speeding. They stopped at a safe distance from the motel and entered the room. Rowena and Gabriel were startled by the sound of the door opening. They quickly relaxed when they saw both brothers safe and sound.
Sam told them everything and they listened carefully.
- "Αlrighty! We have one day to act and fast.".
- "One Team will go to see the Witch called Josephina and one team to see this Orasmus.".
They had to find out where this Orasmus lived,to immobilize him while they'll trick Josephina into giving them the stolen Grimoire... Rowena used her magic ball again to find out his hiding place. He was in a hotel near a small airport,a very classy hotel.
They left immediately. They drove fast and as they were driving,Rowena told them a few last-minute details.
They parked in the hotel parking lot and asked Orasmus' room number. The receptionist gave it to Rowena without questions,she turned around and winked to the team. She used a seductive spell to get what they needed. They passed the reception desk and at the end of the big hall,two big elevators were standing. On their left it was leading to the big saloon and cafeteria,on their right big stairs leading to the differents floors.
They used the lift,a soft music was playing in the background. They had to be quiet and very fast at the same time time,to surprise him.
They stopped to the 4th floor,now to find the room 414. They walked fast but they were careful not to make any noise.
They finally reach it and Rowena told them that she knew a very strong spell to immobilize Orasmus.
Both brothers exchanged a look,nodded their head in approval and opened violently the door.
Orasmus looked at them,surprised.
- "Who are you people?". That was the only thing he had the time to say. Rowena cast a powerful spell that immobilized and silenced him.
Dean and Rowena stayed with the Wizard,while Sam and Gabriel left. Gabe put his hand on Sam's shoulder and they left. They were in their motel room. The Trickster changed his appearance. Now he looked and sounded like Orasmus. Everything was perfect. They rehearsed their roles until it was time for them to go.
Half hour before nine at night,they left the motel. They arrived at the bar and Gabriel (as Orasmus) sat at a table that was the most isolated and waited there for Josephina to come. Sam sat at a near by table and faked to be a customer. He ordered something to eat and in his glass of water,he poured the demon blood and drunk it. No one paid attention to him,that was very good. Gabriel had a microscopic microphone on him,that would be activated from distance by Sam, when 'Orasmus'and Josephina would have left the bar.
After a few minutes,Josephina appeared. She looked stressed and a little more pale than usual. She noticed Orasmus and walked towards him. She sat across from him and eagerly waited for the desired answer... Gabriel was playing his role perfectly. He accepted to help her become the Most Powerful Witch. Sam heard everything,he was eating his salad as he was listening carefully.
Meanwhile,in Orasmus' hotel room,Dean and Rowena were talking about Crowley and how he had helped but how he betrayed them as well. They were lost in their memories and Orasmus was still under the influence of spells and couldn't do anything.
Back at the bar,Josephina and the fake Orasmus left the place,to go to her place so they could start the Grand Coven. They walked until the house in an awkward silence. Sam followed them after a little while. He was very careful not to get caught. As soon as they left the establishment,Sam pressed the little device and he could listen to anything they said. At first,they didn't say anything,but Orasmus-Gabriel broke the silence.
- "I can help you be the Greatest Witch who ever lived but I'll require the Grimoire.". He paused,waiting for an answer. The little Witch turned to look at him.
- "We'll see about it,in my house. We'll have lots of things to talk about.".
The Wizard let out a grunt that could be interpreted as 'yes' or 'no',as they were approaching the dilapidated house. Sam followed,always from a safe distance.
He saw them entering the house. He called Dean, to inform them that the plan is going as expected. He closed the phone and followed what was said in the house.
Even though their voices were calm,Sam heard the hint in Gabriel's words,that he was needed. He got out of his hiding place,ran towards the back door and opened it so softly that noone noticed him. He was in what used to be a kitchen... It was in such a mess: broken windows; glasses and plates shattered on the floor; furniture looked like they've been thrown across the room with such strength...
- "Give me the Grimoire. With my help,you won't need it. It'll be as useless to you as a toothbrush to someone without teeth." said Orasmus,with his hand reaching out to grab the big book.
Josephina tried to stop him but she was thrown against the wall by an unseen force. It was Sam,she couldn't see him yet,he was still hiding. She was squirming around,trying to get away, but it was fruitless.
She let out an angry scream and Orasmus' appearance changed. Gabriel appeared where the powerful Wizard was standing a few seconds before...
He was holding in his hands the Grimoire. Sam came into the trashed living room and walked towards his winged friend.
- "Go back to the hotel Gabe. I can handle this by myself.".
The Trickster aware that the younger hunter was going to do something...rather dark.
- "Eerrr... How about: Nope!? I ain't going nowhere Sam! What are you thinking?".
Sam,who had his back turned to Gabriel,rolled his eyes in annoyment. But he quickly turned around to face his friend.
- "Okay,so l-let's do this together!".
They exchanged an evil look and grin. The young Witch was only stuck to the wall but she could speak. She didn't try to plead her case,she just made it worse. She spat on Gabriel. He closed his eyes as the spit reached his cheek. With a move of his right hand,he dried the spit....
Before they get rid of her -permanently-,they checked if she had any hex bag on or in her so she could not come back to life.
They didn't find anything on or in her. So they got ready. They were facing her,she was standing a few inches away from the wall,but she was still immobilized.
They reached out their right hands and with their combined strengths,they set her on fire. At first, her flesh became more and more soft and then,she was devoured by great black-reddish flames. She let out a horrible scream and soon after she was a pile of ashes.
Satisfied,they returned to the hotel,where Dean and Rowena were waiting for them. Gabriel grabbed Sam by the shoulder and they left. They reappeared in Orasmus' room with a loud "Tadaaa!Missed me?" from the Archangel and the familiar "Son of a bitch!!".
Rowena turned to look at them and her attention was broken. The spell wasn't as strong as before,so Orasmus started to move.
Dean let out a loud - "Son of a....!"and Sam was quick to react and with a move of his hand he managed to immobilize him again. Rowena told Dean to search Orasmus for hex bags. Gabriel passed his hand over his body (the same way he did it to Josephina). Nothing to be found. This time,Dean would kill the Wizard,with a Witch-killing bullet in the head,and then Rowena would set it on fire.
He was standing in front of Orasmus,but he was looking away. Refused to make eye-contact.
- "I want you to look at me." Dean said, "Will you look at me,you evil son of a bitch?!?" he snapped.
The Wizard turned his face slowly and his eyes were darting fire arrows at him. Dean smirked and shot him in the head. The Wizard's head fell forward and Sam released him. The body fell on the floor,lifeless. Rowena chanted some spell in Latin and the body was set on fire. The fire stopped by itself.
They left quickly from the room and left the hotel.
In the road for the motel,Dean asked how did it go with the witchy-theif. Sam grunted affirmatively and was elusive about some details.
Gabriel,who wanted to mess with his friends:
- " Sammoose here,told me to join you at the hotel and that he could do it alone.".
Sam,who was sitting shotgun,turned around to glare at Gabriel but he had left already. Rowena was sitting alone behind the Winchesters.
Dean suddenly stepped on brakes and looked at his brother:
- " What the hell does that mean?!? Sam,told ya that drinking Demon blood ain't good for ya."
Sam shrugged and said: - "Almost happened. Gabe and I killed her together. No harm done.".
- "Sam,listen to me. You're my baby brother and it's my job to take care of you.". Sam rolled his eyes but his lips were twitching to form a smile. He opened his mouth to add something but Dean raised his hand.
"Lemme finish. I know it's kinda cheezy but mom and dad are gone. The only one I have left in the world is you.".
- "Jeez Dean. And you were the one saying "No chickflick moments". Sam teased his brother.
Dean chuckled,punched him softly on his arm:
- "You're the one paying our beers tonight Sasquatch.".
Sam shook his head and looked out the window,lost in his thoughts.
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