Seal of the Betrayed

Let's Make a Deal

Ch. 16

Dean walked out of the Hilton Hotel with Jo beside him. He checked his pocket and cursed when he realized he didn't have any of his fraudulent credit cards with him. He had about $40 to get both him and Jo back home. His mind was racing as he tried to figure out an idea. When nothing came to him, he pulled out his cell phone to call Sam.

Just as he was about to hit send, Jo elbowed him in the ribs. He looked at her confused but she pointed ahead of them where the valet stood with the keys to his Impala in hand and the passenger side door open.

Dean looked suspicious. He was wary this could be another one of Zachariah or the other angel's attempts to lure him into a trap. He cautiously made his way to the valet but the guy just handed him the keys. Dean reached into his pocket to tip the guy but the valet shook his head.

"It's been taken care of sir. Mr. Jackson sends his regards"

Dean raised an eyebrow before he tensed when the valet's eyes turned black. Dean reached for a gun when the valet put up his hands.

"Not necessary, I work for Percy and Percy alone. He said wait here with your car until you showed up. I am no threat to you."

Dean relaxed slowly but kept an eye on the demon as he made his way into the driver's seat. The valet waited for him to get inside before turning and walking back towards the hotel. Dean looked over at Jo who had a wad of cash, a piece of pie and a note in her hand.

"They were on the passenger seat." Jo answered before he could ask.

Dean grabbed the note and the pie before opening the folded piece of paper.

The note was short and to the point.

Dean,

Stop walking to your death, it doesn't suit a survivor of Hell. Watch Sam closely, I'm guessing there will be some aftereffects of his little demon blood drinking phase. I've got some business to attend to so you're on your own for a while. Curious about the money? I'm an archangel, I just snap my fingers and shit appears, pretty awesome right? You better enjoy the pie, both last night's and the plate sitting beside you.

-Percy

Dean smirked until he saw Jo looking at him curiously. He crumpled up the note and shrugged.

"Just said the pie and cash were a gift from Percy." Dean said quickly.

"Who the hell is this Percy guy?" Jo asked realizing she hadn't even asked last night when she and Dean were, uh, preoccupied with other matters and activities.

"Honestly I don't even know how to answer that question," Dean replied seriously. "I met him when I was in Hell. He kind of protected me while I was in there. I thought he was just a demon who took pity on me but apparently he's actually an archangel who's also part demon with a demon wife and really I have no idea how to explain it any more than that."

Jo looked a little taken aback. After a minute she seemed to come out of her shock, "So is he trustworthy or is he someone to worry about?"

Dean paused for a minute as he thought about her question. Percy had done some terrible things, killed innocent people when he first got out of Hell and pretty much ripped the pantheon of Greek gods to pieces. He also thought about how many times Percy had come to the rescue to save his and Sam's asses even after Sam had tried to kill his wife.

"I trust him. I'm not saying he is good but I would trust me with my life, more than any of the other angels I've met."

Jo looked unsure by his answer but decided not to question him as they pulled onto the highway to bring her home. If Dean trusted this Percy guy then she would as well.