Devil In Me (Jack Kline/Supernatural)

14. Heaven, Hell, In Between

I rose to my feet, brushing dirt from my pants. My eyes never wavered from the man in front of me. It was entirely impossible for this to be my father.

"What's going on?" I asked, daring a quick glance around. We weren't in the ship hard. As far as I could tell, we weren't anywhere near where we had been before.

"I came back from a work trip. Remember?" A smile graced his lips as he embraced me in a hug. Numbly, I returned his hug and nuzzled my face into his neck.

"I missed you." I mumbled against his beard.

"I missed you, too." He replied, placing a kiss to my head.

"You're back!" A voice like silk sang softly from behind us. I withdrew from my father and turned to see a woman so beautiful, my breath caught in my throat.

Her hair was a fiery red, the complete opposite of mine. Her eyes were a bright green. Her face was small and heart shaped. She was tall and slim, with a genuine, kind smile on her pink lips.

"Come here!" Crowley embraced the woman and kissed her on the lips deeply. What the hell? Who is she?

"Fergus! You're here!" Rowena came bounding down the stairs and hugged her son.

This made no sense. Rowena and Crowley were both dead. Lucifer killed them both. And who was this woman? Where were we?

"Hi, uh, yeah, sorry to interrupt but where the hell am I? Who are you?" I asked, crossing my arms over my chest.

The three adults shared a look of concern. "Honey, did you hit your head when you fell down the steps?" The woman placed a fair skinned hand to my forehead.

This touch was unfamiliar to me. It was also as familiar as the smell of the Impala or the sound of Metallica or the feel of Sam's plaid against my cheek. This woman was apparently very important to me.

"Mom?" I choked out, feeling tears well up in my eyes. I had only seen her in a picture once, in a moment of weakness from my father when he drank human blood. I barely recognized her now. She was so beautiful. I must have gotten my looks from my father.

"Yes?" My mom said with a small smile.

"Nothing," I shook my head and sniffled. "I'm happy to see you. A-And dad and grandma, of course!" I began crying uncontrollably. This life wasn't mine, but it was the one I had always wanted to live.

"Oh sweetie!" My mother wrapped her arms around me and held me close. I began bawling like a baby, unable to keep the dam closed. I needed a hug like this since I was born.

"Well, I'll get dinner started." Rowena's accented voice said as she walked passed this mess. Mom let go of me and followed after her.

"How was your trip?" I asked dad, wiping my eyes with the back of my hands.

"Fine. I missed my princess though." Crowley grinned as he pulled me into another hug. A giggle escaped my lips as I hugged him back.

"Oh!" He said as he released me. "I've got something for you!" He dug through his suitcase, pulling out a stuffed animal cat. It was white, with wide blue eyes, green and orange striped gloves, purple tipped ears, and a purple and white tail with a gold ring on it. A felt whistle rested around its neck.

"I love her. Thanks, dad." I smiled, taking the toy and giving it a squeeze. I'd always wanted a Gatomon plush. I'm surprised dad could even find one.

"I love you, Lapis." Dad said seriously.

"I love you, too, daddy." I smiled, realizing I really did, despite everything. Without him, I wouldn't exist. And it was clear that he was not the King of Hell in this world. He was just a normal father, with a real job. He and Rowena had a relationship, which meant that she and I did, too. Not to mention my mom was alive and well.

As we sat down to eat a family meal together, I realized that, in this moment, I didn't ever want to leave. I had found the perfect life. I had found my home. I wasn't in Heaven. I certainly wasn't in Hell. Maybe I was somewhere in between. I didn't really care, though. I was home, where I belonged.

What do you think? Also, Lapis's mother is played by ScarJo. Feedback is appreciated!