Stronger Than Ever Δ SPN [3]

008. LUCIFER IS THE PRESIDENT

"Did the bunker's warding fail?" Cas asks.

"I just powered it down." Dean informs, walking in. "Crowley called, said he had some big news about Lucifer, whatever the hell that means."

"Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait a second." Sam objects. "So-so now Crowley can just... what, drop in whenever he feels like it? I-I prefer keeping Crowley at a distance. Long distance."

"Not very charitable, Moose." Crowley says. "Particularly since, once again, I'm saving both your asses. So, as you know, I'm temporarily persona non grata in my own palace."

"Palace?" The brothers question.

"However, there are those I still control. Operatives." Crowley says.

"Crowley, can we just get the damn news without the drama?" Sam asks.

"Can I get you without the flannel?" Crowley asks. "No. Still, I endure."

"What?" Sam asks as Crowley reaches over him for the laptop.

"Did a little digging, acting on a tip. And I think I know the identity of Lucifer's newest vessel." Crowley turns the laptop for the others to see. "Gentlemen, ladies... I give you one Jefferson Rooney, President of the United States."

"Oh, hell no." Ophelia says.

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"Even if Crowley does bring in Rowena, the problem remains. Lucifer can't be returned to the cage inside his vessel." Cas states. "His essence has to be extracted."

"Yeah. And Lucifer has found the perfect safe house. I mean, how do we even start getting close to the president?" Sam asks.

"Well, it helps that he's not in D.C." Dean says. "He's, uh, actually on a fundraising swing through the midwest."

"Yeah, right now, it looks like his whole party -- aides, secret service, the whole circus -- is staying at an estate owned by Ron Forester. The, uh, the hedge fund zillionaire." Sam explains. "It's right outside Indianapolis. But it is completely surrounded by walls, security, Secret Service, military. Plan B?"

"He's got a hell of a speaking schedule. He's averaging three events a day, and he's got a gala dinner on Friday night." Dean says.

"Well, at least he'll be outside of the mansion." Cas says.

"Yeah, guarded like the Hope Diamond. Plan C?" Sam asks.

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They hear Cas yell out in pain from near the map table, the others rushing to him.

"Cas? Cas? Hey." Dean calls.

"Something's happened. Something... angel radio... there are so many voices." Cas says.

"What are they saying?" Sam asks.

"There's been a massive surge in celestial energy. A Nephilim has come into being." Cas states. "It's an offspring of an angel and a human."

"And that's big news?" Dean asks.

"Yes, but the power to produce this is immense. It's much, much greater than a typical angel." Cas explains.

"Lucifer." Sam says.

"Lucifer is having a child?" Ophelia asks and Cas nods. "Oh, God."

"Wh-- Lucifer? I didn't know he was dating." Dean says.

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Cas the teens are in the backseat as Dean drives to Indianapolis.

"Yeah, and hey, Crowley? Uh, find out from your government mole if there's a girlfriend or a mistress or a favorite hooker. Someone we don't know about. Got it. All right." Sam hangs up. "Crowley and Rowena will meet us in Indianapolis. Do we have a plan?"