Ashes || Book 3 of 'I Caught Fire Series'

Chapter 3 - The Foundry

We sit in the kitchen of the bunker, I pick at a freshly made bagel I made, knowing that I don't really need the sustenance anymore but I like the taste anyway. The boys have a plate of food in front of them, stuffing their faces till they're full.

"So what have you found on her majesty's secret suckbags?" Dean asks, after swallowing a mouthful of food.

Sam let's out a sigh as he brushes his fingers through his long hair, "Well, I mean I turned the bunker upside down looking for any reference whatsoever to the British Men of Letters and all I found was this letter, tucked into an old ledger, uh from the 'London Chapter House.'"

Sam reaches into his pocket and pulls out a letter unfolding it as Dean says, "Okay well that's something."

"Yeah, uh..." Sam murmurs, turning it around and revealing blacked out sections, "Not so much."

Dean reaches over and takes it, a frown forming on his face as he mutters, "Awesome."

Footsteps are heard and I glance up, seeing the pensive look on my younger brother's face. I raise an eyebrow at his expression as Dean calls out, "Morning sunshine. Some coffee?"

"No thank you. I have to go." He states simply, turning and walking down the hallway.

The three of us grow confused and I chase after him as I call out, "Cas!"

"Cas wait up." Dean yells from behind me as Sam follows, "Hey, wait a second."

We reach the war room and I step in front of him, "Where are you off too?"

"Cleveland, Ohio." He states and Sam folds his arms over his chest as he questions, "For what?"

"I think I may have a lead on Lucifer." He states and my heart skips a beat at my missing brother as Cas continues, "I found a police report in Cleveland about a man whose eyes flared a glowing red. It could be Lucifer in a new body."

"All right. Yeah, that sounds like something. We should check it out." Dean states, but Cas cuts him off with a shake of his head, "No. The devil is free because of me. Finding him is my responsibility."

"Cas, you're gonna want some back up on this." Sam argues, but Cas turns tiredly and walks towards the stairs, "If it is him, I will call you. In the meantime, I think you're needed here."

Cas goes to leave, but I call out after him, "Hey, hold up."

He looks back at me and I let out a sigh, "I'm coming with you."

Cas' face screws up as he goes to argue, but I cut him off, "He's our brother and if anyone knows Lucifer, it's me. I'm coming with you, Cas."

He watches me for a moment before giving a nod, "Okay."

I turn to Sam and he frowns at me, "I don't like you going without me."

"Sam, worlds most badass archangel standing right in front of you." I gesture to myself lightheartedly.

He doesn't change his expression, him knowing that I'm still getting used to my power again. I roll my eyes, "I'll be okay. You stay and take care of things here. We'll call you if something comes up."

Sam watches me for a long moment before nodding reluctantly, "Okay."

I lean forward and place a kiss on his lips, my hand holding his chin in place. Sam rests his palms on my waist, giving them a tight squeeze. I pull back after a moment and smile up at him, "Love you."

"I love you too." He murmurs and I turn, glancing over my shoulder to the other angel, "Let me get my duffel and then we can hit the road."

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