Ashes || Book 3 of 'I Caught Fire Series'

Chapter 7 - Lily Sunder Has Some Regrets

Sitting in Sam and I's bedroom, I think about the last week or so. Cas and I have been searching desperately for Kelly Kline, but we haven't found anything on her which is incredibly frustrating. The longer we leave it, the longer we leave the chance of Lucifer's son being born. And that's something we can't risk.

Things at the bunker have been difficult too. Since killing Billie, Dean has been ignoring me or giving me jibes in passing. It's kind of like when we first met. Sam and I have talked about it and though he wasn't happy, he is grateful for me saving both him, Dean and Mary. He's more concerned about the cosmic consequences. I am too, but I'll take that when it comes.

There's a knock at my door and I look up, raising an eyebrow, "Come in."

The door opens and in comes my brother, a worried expression covering his face. I sit up on the bed and throw my legs over the edge, "Cas, what is it?"

"I need your help." He states and I give him a look, "Of course. With what?"

"It's Benjamin, he's one of my comrades from my old platoon, I just received an outcry from him on angel radio. He's in trouble." He explains.

I nod my head and rise to my feet, grabbing the duffel that is always packed on the floor. Lifting it up and hoisting it over my shoulder, I turn to him, "Let's go."

He walks out first and I close the door behind me before making my down the hallway as we approach the war room, I hear the hushed voices of the brothers.

"You talked to Aves yet?" Sam asks, I slow my walking and hold my hand up for Cas to wait as I listen.

"No." Dean says in a tight voice and Sam scoffs, "So, what, are you just gonna keep walking past each other in the kitchen, not saying a word?"

"Maybe." Dean mutters and Sam sighs, "Look, yes, Avery killed Billie, but she saved us. She saved Mom. How long are you gonna stay pissed?"

"I'm not pissed that she cares about us, you know. I'm - I'm grateful." Dean admits, "But Billie said there would be 'cosmic consequences' if that deal got broken. You have any idea what that means?"

"No." Sam murmurs and Dean says, "Neither do I, but I'm pretty sure it ain't Jellybeans and g-strings."

"My point is, Aves thought she was doing the right thing." Sam argues and I roll my eyes, stepping into the room with Cas right behind me,"I was doing the right thing."

"You sure about that?" Dean asks and I meet his eyes, them narrowing, "Yes.

Dean shakes his head at me, "Yeah? Well, I'm not so sure. And what if the other shoe drops-"

"I'll deal with it." I state and Cas speaks to me with urgency, "We have to go."

"Got a lead on Kelly?" Sam asks as we head for the stairs and Cas calls out over his shoulder, "No. This is personal."

"Meaning what?" Dean questions and we stop on the stairs as Cas turns to them, "Another angel. An old friend. He called out for help."

"Oh. Good old reliable angel radio." Dean mutters and Cas continues, "He was begging for help and then he just stopped. I need to know if he's still alive."

Sam rises to his feet, tucking his tablet under his arm, "Yeah, all right. Well... We'll come with you."

My eyes drift to my future brother in law, "Both of you?"

Dean is quiet for a moment as he eyes me before rising to his feet, "Sure, yeah. We can help you. Make sure you don't do anything else stupid."

I roll eyes and Sam gives him a look, I shake my head and go for the stairs, "Get your crap, we're leaving in ten."