Supernatural High [Destiel and Sabriel High School AU]

Chapter 43

"I guess you two already know each other," Sam commented, looking back and forth between the two. The color had drained from Adam's face as he stared at the demon who was relatively harmless. His half-brother gulped and tore his eyes away from Ruby to look at Sam.

"Well, we know each other from a far," Ruby corrected. She gave Adam a small smile—it sent an odd feeling shooting through Sam's belly, almost like butterflies.

Adam briefly glanced back at Ruby before focusing on his brother. "Sam... what the hell?"

Sam's brow furrowed. "What?"

The much shorter boy looked almost agitated now. "Sam, she's a demon! What part of this, even remotely, seems like a good idea? We're hunting demons!"

Oh. Sam knew that he would meet some opposition when he brought Ruby into their fold, but he had to try. She wasn't that bad—not really. In fact, she seemed just like them. She had feelings and she was just as concerned about the Lilith situation as the rest of them were. Sam had thought that maybe if he told Adam, he could convince him to help him out and be on his side in all this. He knew that Dean and probably Michael and Gabriel would be the biggest cynics of this plan. Sam had to admit, it kind of made him angry. "Oh, okay. So, working with Crowley is okay, but we can't work with Ruby?"

Adam opened his mouth to say something, but shut it. He quickly glanced over his shoulder, as though he were afraid he was going to get caught in this potentially compromising position with a demon. "Crowley has as much reason to want Lilith dead, Sam. He was there when Lilith threw you through a wall. He saw it. She wants him dead too. We have a common enemy. We know nothing about this one. Sam... I have to tell Michael."

"No, Adam, don't!"

Adam shook his head, almost ruefully. "Sam, I have to. This... it's too big—it's too dangerous. We're only human and we're caught in a war between heaven and hell. We can't be making deals with the enemy and welcoming them in!"

Sam felt is face grow hot. Anger was boiling beneath the surface. Why didn't Adam understand? Why didn't any of them understand? I'm just as much a monster as Ruby is. I'm just as much of a monster as any of those demons, and yet I can be good. I can fight for the angels even if I'm not one of them. So can Ruby. His frustration and anger came spilling out as he growled at Adam. "Just because you weren't raised to be a hunter, and you need Michael to protect you—"

"This is not about that, Sam! Even Dean wouldn't want to do this, and you know it. Sam, just... this is not the way you need to do this. Just... call a meeting when everyone gets back from hell and just tell them. I mean... it would be best not to... sneak around like his."

Sam sighed in exasperation. "Adam—"

"It's okay, Sam," Ruby interrupted. She approached Adam slowly, almost warily. Sam noted the way Ruby watched him carefully and made sure not to scare him. "Adam, I understand your unwillingness to trust me. Okay, believe me. I get it. I'm a demon. I'm not like you and Sam. I don't have a whole, pure, human soul anymore... But I do remember what it's like to be human... I remember what it's like to love someone as much as you love that angel of yours... And I remember the pain I felt when I lost them. If Lilith wins... if she takes over hell, she will lay waste to everyone and everything that gets in her way. I don't want that. I don't want her to destroy half the world in her conquest just so she can wear some stupid crown."

Ruby glanced at Sam for a moment. Her dark eyes nearly struck him breathless. She was rather beautiful. "I gave Sam my knife—there are only a few like it in existence and I had one. It can kill demons—not exorcise them, kill them. Take it as a... symbol of my trust. That knife is worth a lot and I gave it to you guys so you can better protect yourselves."

Adam did not respond to Ruby's words. He just watched her warily, arms folded across his chest.

"Look, you can trust me," Ruby told him. Her voice held a faint trace of irritation. "If... If the wrong person saw me right now, talking to you two, I could die. Lilith would kill me—she'd torture me first, but she'd kill me. I've talked to Lilith. I've tried to get close to her to find out her plans. When I do, I can tell you guys so you can get the jump on her and kill the bitch. I am risking everything for this—not to mention there are several members of your company who would shank me on sight."

The blond let out a small sigh and shook his head. His eyes found Sam's; he still looked unconvinced. "Sam... I know that you mean well, okay... I know that you want to help, I understand, okay? I feel helpless too... but there are other ways. Think of what Dean would say to this... or Gabriel. Gabriel might agree but..." Adam trailed off. Sam knew where he was going with it—Gabriel hated Ruby, especially after homecoming. He would never be okay with Sam spending time with her...

Sam straightened up a little and cleared his throat. "Gabriel is going to have to grow up and get over it. We're at war. If Ruby can help us, the information could be very valuable. Adam, tell me at least you see the benefit in this."

He nodded slowly. "I do... but..."

"If you're really worried about what the others will think," Sam said, letting himself calm down a little. He knew deep down that Adam's misgivings were reasonable. "We don't have to tell them if you don't want."

"No... Sam, sneaking around is even worse... Look, if you need my help... then I'll help you. You're my best friend and... well... I guess now my brother. But... I want to have as little involvement as possible."

Sam smiled. It was a start. "Okay, thank you, Adam. Ruby? Tell us what you know so far."