The Task at Hand

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When the angels fell," Castiel started, "they were all looking for vessels and some found one. Although, many died. And when they died, being cast out from heaven, they remained stuck in the veil."
"The veil?" Lexi's voice interrupted Castiel glared, but explained further.
"The place between life and heaven or hell." Lexi seemed content at this, so the angel continued. "The veil is where they remained, or so we assumed." Castiel was trying to choose the next words kindly, but the right combination was hard to find. "Once we opened the gates to heaven, a few garrisons went into the veil to look for the angels and bring them back home. But, after a few weeks of searching, none of the angels were found."
"Maybe they found a way out." Sam suggested, but Castiel's first response was a chuckle.
"In all the years you have been hunting, has the answer ever been that easy?" Sam shrugged at this.
"So, where are they?" Lexi spoke, engulfed in the story she was being told. Castiel momentarily ignored his hatred for her to answer her question and continue his explanation.
"We believe... we believe that Crowley has captured them and is torturing them in the deepest levels of Hell."
"And what makes you think that?" Sam asked after a moment of stunned silence. Cas sighed as he tried to figure out a way to explain.
"Angels are complex beings,"
"More like complex douchebags." Dean muttered. Cas only glared, then continued.
"The angels that are higher on the chain of command can sense when an angel, any angel, is in pain. Namely, Baruchiel is the angel with power over pain and strife."
"Bah- hoosy- what's?" Dean tried.
"Baruchiel."
"Isn't that a Jewish thing?" Sam asked.
"No," Lexi told Sam, "You're thinking Baruch-atah."
All eyes went to Lexi.
"What?" she asked, "I know things!"
Sam looked back at Castiel. "Still, angels could be in pain from a lot of other things. Are you sure we're not just looking for a demon with a grudge?"
"Yes. I am certain." Castiel retorted. "Plus, angel radio has been calling for me."
"What's it saying?" Sam asked.
"Grace. She will save us. I can track the signal far back enough to know it's coming from hell and coming from angels."
"So, what do we have to do with it." Dean asked, looking into the angel's eyes.
"Dean, the Winchester name is famous for coming back from hell. You and your brother have gone there and returned. We need your help."
"What makes you think we would want to help you?" Dean asked.
Sam looked at his brother, "There are angels who need our help, Dean. We can't just ignore them."
The older brother sighed. He knew that the angels needed his help, but the fact that his Ex was asking made it seem less pleasing.
"Fine," Dean reluctantly agreed. "We'll help with the case after we get her back to..." Dean pointed to Lexi, then faced her, questions momentarily covered his face before he turned back to the angel," Wherever the hell she lives."
Sam's face suddenly fell. He didn't want her to leave. He didn't know why, but there was something about this girl that seemed like she should be with them, with him. But what could possibly convince Dean to let Lexi stay, even if just for a few days?
"She can't leave yet," Sam blurted out, all eyes went to him, "I checked her stitches this morning and I think they're infected." Lexi looked over to Sam with a confused expression on her face. A split second of eye contact and Lexi understood what was happening. Wow, he really wants me to stay. Dean looked displeased at this. Lexi gave him a shrug and a look that said Whatcha gonna do?
Dean reacted with a sigh as he rubbed his forehead, trying to avoid the ever-present headache. Sam tried to ease his brother by coming up with a plan.
¨Okay, Dean, you go with Lexi to get her some clean clothes," Sam said, "I'll stay here with Cas and call Kevin to see if we can't find a way into hell, okay?"
A moment of silence took place as everyone watched Dean process the plan. Until, finally, Dean sighed and walked out of the kitchen. Odd looks were exchanged before they heard him call for Lexi, "You coming, blondie?" Lexi ran after Dean, stopping only long enough to give Sam a short smile.
Sam looked up at the angel Castiel, "Well, let's get started."

So so so sorry for the late update so today will be a double update. Don't forget to comment and vote!! Love you guys<3
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