The city street seemed deserted as fog clung to the sidewalks reflecting an eerie glow from the neon store signs and street lights.
A large black dog barely visible, moved with purposefully from shadow to shadow never breaking its stride. The hound crossed the empty city street, entered a large city park and melted into the shadows.
The park was empty, the fog thick. The dog reached a heavily forested area and stepped forward into the dense underbrush. The hound emerged into a clearing that held three hounds and a beautiful woman with long black hair and dark eyes.
The first hound transformed into a tall woman in her late twenties wearing a long grey dress and a black cloak. Her long, honey-coloured hair hung down her back. The three hounds yield her a path to the black-haired woman.
"Goddess. My heart is lightened in your presence."
The dark-haired goddess took the hands of the blonde woman with a smile.
"Maggie, Sister it is good to look upon you."
The hounds spread out in a circle surrounding the women looking outward, watching.
"Your quest is nearing the end. It will become more dangerous." The Goddess said "Your prayers have been answered. I have found Malik." Maggie raised her face to the Goddess with a look of excitement, "Are you still determined to do this the hard way?" Maggie's chin lifted as she held the Goddess's gaze.
"I am disappointed that you will not listen to reason. This quest is folly. I see terrible danger for you." the Goddess advised Maggie, who gave no response.
The Goddess surveyed Maggie with disapproval. "Very well. I will give you Malik's location. Malik, in turn, will lead you to Lucas but you must promise to do something for me in return."
"Without question my lady. How may I serve?" Maggie bowed.
"Malik is being tracked by two men, brothers. They are of interest to me. They are dangerous men with many enemies. I will place you in their path. They will ensure the mission is complete, and above all, they will ensure you return to us." the Goddess spoke authoritatively to Maggie. "These men are of an ancient line. I am curious to see if they are worthy of our alliance or a future enemy. Allow them to help you on your mission."
Maggie bowed her head and said, "As you wish, my lady."
Goddess continued, "Be on your guard, Sister. One of these men is rumoured to have powers, they are wise to our ways and not easily fooled. Handle the situation with great care and discretion. I will send aid to help once you have located Lucas. Once Lucas is destroyed, you will return home." The Goddess held Maggie's gaze. Maggie nodded in understanding, her gaze never wavering.
"I have something for you." The Goddess held out a finely crafted necklace and pendant. It was silver on a delicate chain in the shape of a circle with a green stone in the centre. The Goddess placed the necklace on Maggie's neck.
The amulet glowed slowly for a moment.
"I crafted this for you myself Sister. It holds all the protection and love I have for you. May it serve you well." The Goddess smiled at Maggie with love.
Maggie murmured a humbled thanks, her head bowed.
The Goddess laid her hands upon Maggie's shoulders. She lifted her chin gently and smiled into her eyes. "I have known you in many lives Sister, by many names. You have considerable talents that you have kept hidden from many. I, however, know you and that which you are capable of and I entrust this errand only to you. Report back to me as soon as it is complete."
"How will I know these men?" Maggie inquired.
Goddess smiled indulgently, "You will meet a beast who will speak to you in the language love bestowed upon you. She will carry you to your meeting with Lucas. Many secrets are hidden within her. Listen carefully, and all will be revealed."
Maggie asked, "How soon must I leave?"
"I will deliver you now with all that you will need for this journey." The Goddess stated.
Maggie asked one last question, "Who are these men? What name do they go by?"
The Goddess replied, "Winchester. Sam and Dean Winchester."
Maggie raised her eyes to the Goddess, her expression hard. "I will see it done my lady."
A hound shifted staring intensely into the fog. The ears of the other two hounds flickered.
The Goddess' expression changed to one of wariness.
"Godspeed, Sister." She touched Maggie's forehead, and Maggie disappeared.
The hounds turned to look at their mistress. "Let us go," commanded the Goddess.
The Goddess and the hounds disappeared, and the darkness closed in.
