Red String - ABO Au - Destiel and Michifer

Chapter 19

Michael Apologized to Lilith for his little brother's rude and aggressive behavior.
The Beta Demon simply smiled at the eldest Prince, it was unsettling, Michael found it slightly unnerving but maybe it was simply because he was tired and worried.

"I'm sorry my Prince but I came alone. I haven't seen the Omega since this afternoon. But if I see him I'm sure to let you know." She tilted her head as she brushed a stray hair behind her curling horn "You also needn't apologize for the young Castiel's behavior. Young Alphas are always head strong and, passionate." She purred pulling her robe a little tighter and her wings closer to her body

Michael ignored the way she spoke and bid her a goodnight. Along with another additional Apology for Castiel's behavior.
He exited her room and took a deep breath. He needed to think, he was sure Dean had been taken, afterall the mingled scents of sudden fear and Alpha anger had been all over the hallway.
But why?
Who?

Surely no one working for Eve of Purgatory, they had just helped her kingdom out of a war with Hell.
Hell could not be held responsible, Heaven had won and Hell had surrendered.
Earth was out of the question. The reason Dean was here in the first place was to bring Earth and Heaven into closer alliance and reinforce armies, through the marriage of he and Dean.

Unless Hell had been responsible. A declaration that the war was not truly over?
But King Crowley surely would not be that foolish. He was a business man Afterall, he always backed out if he knew it would end badly for him. Pulling a stunt like this, kidnapping the future King's fiance was not a good career move.
Something wasn't adding up and it only caused Michael to growl. His feathers ruffled and he stormed down the hallway.

He wasn't in love with Dean. But he did consider himself to be Dean's friend at least, the Omega was something else for sure, he wasn't shy, he would fight anyone if the need arose, even Alphas. He was sarcastic and brash. He was the opposite of any Omega that Michael had ever met.
Maybe that's why a part of Michael knew Dean would be alright, but that didn't mean anything.
No matter what Dean did, or how Dean acted, he was still an Omega. They were still treated like shit, and he was still vulnerable.
All the things running through Michael's head of what could happen to Dean only made him angrier.

"Is everything alright Brother?"

Michael turned at the sound of the voice and the familiar scent if his brother Raphael. The Alpha let out a deep sigh.
"Dean is missing."

"The Omega? Perhaps he's only in his room. Or went for a walk in the gardens, maybe he went to the kitchen." Raphael said logically as he tilted his head. He took a step towards his older brother and placed a hand on Michael's shoulder, his purple wine colored wings shifted a little as he looked at Michael's face

"No. His scent was filling the hall, full of anger and distress and a demon Alpha he was taken." Michael explained as he relaxed slightly under his stiff little brother's hand

Raphael frowned and shook his head
"Are you sure?"

Michael nodded. It didn't even seem to cross his mind that his brother was up and about at such a late hour of the night, in fact he could care less. All he knew is his brother had centered him again
"I do though need to apologize to Castiel."

Raphael quirked an eyebrow and let his hand slide off Michael's shoulder, he waved a hand as he spoke
"Why?"

"I was rude and overreacted in my worry. He was only trying to help and acted on instinct." Michael continued "I know he meant no harm by his actions."

"So he challenged you?" Raphael seemed amused by this as he shifted his weight dark eyes piercing Michael

"No." Michael lied as his gaze hardened "Why do you ask." He stated it rather than ask as he knew where Raphael stood. Raphael was the Alpha Archangel directly below himself. It was no secret he did not agree with Michael ascending to the throne, in fact he made it well known that he should be on the throne instead.
So the thought of Michael being challenged as head Alpha, amused him. Raphael himself was to afraid to do it, knowing he would lose if one called for a fight. But the thought of the baby brother, the precious Castiel, challenging him...

Raphael shrugged
"No reason brother. I would hate for the little dark winged runt to try and fight you for the crown."

The way he said it, it unsettled Michael a little.
But he brushed it off as his brother being his usual emotionless self, afterall Raphael lacked feelings in nearly every department, and thrived in the business and trade portion of running things. He was to cold to properly run a kingdom.
"Good night Raphael." Michael stated sternly and narrowed his eyes at his brother, wings lifted slightly.

Raphael took a step back and bowed slightly, his wings puffed up slightly but no other sign of aggression.
"Good night brother." He straightened up and headed down the hall to his room with his chin up and a sliver of anger in his harsh scent.

Michael frowned as his brother entered his room.
Raphael seemed... To calm.
Granted, Michael hadn't expected a reaction from him, he didn't expect him to drop everything and help look for the missing Prince. In fact he supposed he got the reaction that was most logical.
In fact maybe he had been expecting an unexpected kind of reaction such as he had received from Castiel.

Speaking of...
Michael turned on his heel and stood before Castiel's door. The doors all seemed to blend in with the white halls and marble floors, except each door had been hand painted by each Prince when they had been young. Castiel's was adorned with black feather patterns and a deep blue night sky, fancy gold letters with his name were about shoulder high on the door, and each feather that rained down had gold lining.
It was very delicate considering the Seraph had painted it when he was 8 years old.

Michael waited after he knocked for his brother to answer. He felt he owed Castiel an apology for his outburst and wanted to explain that he understood that instincts can take over and it's perfectly natural.
Unfortunately Castiel didn't answer. Finally signing in defeat Michael turned away from the door when Gabriel's door opened.