Red String - ABO Au - Destiel and Michifer

Chapter 70

"You're leaving now aren't you." Sam's voice rang out in the dark, the only noise the sloshing of gentle spring waves against the dark rocks

"I need to find her Sam. Michael and Dean are suffering, Lucifer and Castiel are being torn apart. I know I'm doing the right thing." Gabriel pulled the hood off his head, gold eyes meeting Sam's as the human stared back, a pinched expression on his face

"Let me go with you. To find the Witch." Sam took a step forward and Gabriel shook his head. Wings hidden under a dark cloak, a tall angel with brown wings took a step towards the two, his hand at a sword on his hip

Gabriel lifted a hand making the other angel halt
"Gadreel. Pack the boat."the other angel huffed with a slight bow and backed off "Sam, you need to be here for your brother. Your parents are visiting, you're needed here."

"Will it be dangerous? This Witch, will she even be out there? Where you pointed to the other day. Will she be there?" Sam pulled his cloak a little tighter around his shoulders, the sea breeze whipping his hair around, the young Prince's eyebrows were bunched together in worry

"It'll be Fine Sam." Gabriel patted Sam's shoulder, giving it a light squeeze "I've got back up, I will be back as soon as I can, hopefully before the ceremony. The Witch will be there, I'm sure of it." As the Alpha spoke he turned his gaze to the horizon. The dark water rolling under the moonlight

"Be safe then. If-if you're not back by the wedding, I'm coming after you myself and, and you won't be able to stop me." Sam gave Gabriel a firm lipped look that meant business

"You'll be a great King one day you know that kiddo?" Gabriel laughed ruffling Sam's hair.

Sam grabbed Gabriel's wrist as the archangel ruffled his hair
"I'm being serious Gabriel."

"So am I." Gabriel smirked a little "Charlie, the maid is covering for me. If my father asks around I've requested to be left alone in my room as I'm feeling a little ill from the excitement of the last week. Take care of Deano and keep an eye on Cassie alright?"

"Alright. Okay." Sam forced a smile and watched as Gabriel, boarded the little boat with his two guards and shipped off into the night.
The human stood on the pier for a while watching the boat shrink, Gabriel waved to him, to which Sam gave a hesitated wave in return.
Something wasn't settling in Sam's gut. His father called it the 'Winchester Intuition' and it wasn't something to be ignored. Shaking his head to clear it Sam took in a deep breath through his nose, inhaling the salty cold scent of the Enochian Sea. The distinct smell of neutral Alpha that the guards gave off, and then Gabriel's lingering scent that had something about it Sam couldn’t pin down. All he knew was it calmed him, and didn't feel Alpha, Sam pushed the thoughts from his head, the wind whipping his cloak around his legs, hair brushing his face as he turned back towards the Castle.

Of course the little pier was out the servants exits, leading along a path for special deliveries to be brought to and from the city.
Sam slipped into the back door, passing quickly through the laundry room, thankful the rain had stopped enough he was not dripping wet. He came to a freezing halt once the laundry room gave way into the kitchen, Michael sat at a little table picking at his dinner, a maid with pretty brown wings working a soft towel over the archangels crisp white wings.

"Do come in and join us young Prince. You barely ate, we have enough." Kelly spoke up not even turning her attention away from fixing Michael's feathers, a fire roaring, flames dancing with an excitement the current company was lacking

Sam crossed to the table in a few easy strides on his long gangly legs. Setting himself down across from Michael he folded his hands over the table nervously. Taking in Michael's expression, downcast and sad as he moved his food around with his fork. Wings stock still as he spread just one set out for Kelly to work through
"I'm not very hungry right now.. But thank you for the invitation Ma'am." Sam smiled as Kelly hummed quietly to herself. Sam's eyes fell back on Michael, the young Alpha was trying not to stare, but Michael was so, broken looking in this moment, his scent soured with sorrow and grief.
Opening his mouth to say something Sam decided it against it, mouth clicking shut and eyes falling to the table when Michael finally looked up at the boy

"How is Dean? And your family?" Michael asked with a tilt of his head

"Doing alright. Dean told our father that he was-" Sam's eyes narrowed at Kelly, who simply raised an eyebrow at him "Nervouse about the wedding." Sam changed what he was going to say, not sure if this maid could be trusted with Dean's current situation.

"I think we all are. I would have been fine with it but-" Michael shook his head to give himself a moment to think of some excuse for the young prince

"But you love Lucifer? Dean mentioned today."

Michael's head snapped up to gaze at Sam. His cheeks burning with a blush but Sam just smiled sadly
"It's alright. If you feel the need to call the wedding off, my Father will still keep peace with Heaven. If not I certainly will when I'm King."

"You're going to be an amazing King one day Sam."

"You're not the first person the say that. But I pray it is still many years away." Sam muttered grabbing a piece of bread and smothering it in the sweet butter between him and Michael

Kelly let out a little laugh with a shake of her head
"You're both painfully humble. Be proud for once you two. You are both going to be amazing Kings with amazing people on your courts. With this friendship I'm sure you'll both bring many many years of peace." The maid added with a small smile and flutter of her wings
"I'll leave you two to talk."

"Thank you." Michael smiled giving Kelly's hand a gentle squeeze. He felt a little lighter having talked to her, though he didn't get a chance to reflect much as the second she was gone Sam blurted out

"Gabriel went to find the Witch!"