The angel sat in the back of the bookshop, once again reading the blessed spell book. He was getting frustrated by the stupid Enochian spells that he was having to sound out like a five year old to try to decipher. He was on the verge of giving up and going to make himself a hot cocoa, when he looked out the window at a digital billboard across the street.
The local news was on with an interview between the reporter and some guy they had labelled as 'Daniel Marks.' but the interview wasn't what drew his attention. Nor was the giant headlines with '5 MURDERED DOWNTOWN' written on it. No the thing that drew the Angel's attention was the topaz stone hanging from a golden chain around the man's neck.
Aziraphale's eyes widened in shock at the sight. He knew that stone anywhere. He'd searched for it for centuries. Ever since he'd felt it's presence back on earth. And now, looking at the live news, he could feel it's energy pulsing. Aziraphale was going to get it back, no matter what the cost.
He continued to study his book until nightfall, where he returned the book back into the safe and quickly squiggled a note to Crowley in case the demon came around telling him he had to run a few errands. After that, he locked up the bookshop and found his way downtown.
The meeting had already been set up with Daniel. The angel really hoped everything would go smoothly as he leaned back against the alleyway with his arms folded. It didn't take long before someone began creeping up from further down the alley. When Aziraphale felt the stranger get too close, he moved with inhuman speed, turning and pinning him to the wall. His fierce eyes glowing. At least until he saw who he had pinned against the bricks.
"Crowley!? What the hell are you doing here?" He quickly backed away from the demon.
"Me!? What are you doing here? You're in the middle of demon territory! Not to mention the evil in the humans down here!"
"I have business here. You should leave."
"There ain't no way I'm leaving your stupid ass here." Crowley retorted.
"While I do appreciate the concern, I do in fact know what I'm doing." The angel sneered.
"So you must be the principality." A new voice spoke. Both angel and demon looked to the voice
"Daniel," the angel greeted reluctantly. Daniel's eyes widened at the sight of the demon.
"And the demon Crowley." Daniel chuckled, turning back to Aziraphale. "Tell me Aziraphale, given what it is you want, why would you bring him here?" Daniel asked raising an eyebrow.
"Believe me, it wasn't by choice. He followed me." Daniel raised an eyebrow.
"Sorry, how do you know about angels and demons?" Crowley cut in.
"I'm starting to wonder if you even are a demon."
"He's a nephilim, Crowley." Aziraphale muttered. That's what it was he could smell, Crowley thought. Aziraphale turned back to face the man. "I need proof it's the real one." Aziraphale spoke. Taking off the necklace, he held tightly onto the chain, while placing the stone in Aziraphale's hands. Firmly clasping the stone, Aziraphale shut his eyes and felt the pulse go through it. It caused a stray tear to fall down Aziraphale's cheek. Upon seeing the emotions from the angel, Daniel yanked the stone back away.
"You have your proof, now to discuss the price." Daniel spoke "I want to create more nephilim." Crowley almost choked on the spot.
"What!?"
"I'm missing a very important ingredient." Daniel continued, ignoring the demon.
"That is not something I can help you with." Aziraphale replied calmly.
"Fine, I guess you don't really want it then."
"Daniel, listen to me. You don't understand how dangerous it would be to use mine, I'm not..."
"You know my price, it's non negotiable."
"Oh for fucks sake..." Crowley muttered as he reached forward to snatch the necklace.
"No Crowley! Don't..!"
"Stop." Daniel spoke, touching the gem. Crowley froze in his place, unable to move. Unable to speak. Only able to see what would unfold.
"Daniel! Release him!"
"Get your pet to stand down."
"Daniel!"
"Now Aziraphale!" Aziraphale walked up to Crowley and put a hand on his frozen cheek. It wasn't just the demon who was frozen in place. He was literally freezing. He was so cold.
"Daniel, please," Aziraphale begged. "Please it needs to be looked after! You don't know how to look after it! You're making him sick!"
"Then I guess you should've found it first." Daniel turned to walk away, only to be stopped with a flush of wind and a white wing in his face.
"Daniel ... Please I'm begging you."
"How pathetic. Very well, I'll let him go, in return for a spell. An Enochian spell specifically." Aziraphale looked down sadly and nodded. Miracling his precious book to his hands, he opened the book to the page he knew the nephilim wanted. Ripping it out, he held it to Daniel.
"Please, release him."
"I will... For now." Daniel snatched the paper and turned to Crowley, placing a hand on the stone. "You're released" he spoke. With that he turned and walked away. Aziraphale rushed back to Crowley, tears in his eyes as he checked him over.
"Oh thank goodness." He murmured as he stroked a hand through Crowley's hair and tightly kissed him. Crowley however, was in far too much shock to return the kiss. Crowley took a shaky step back.
"What the fuck just happened angel?" Aziraphale reached out to put an arm on the demon, only for Crowley to step back, out of reach. Hurt flashed across the Angel's eyes.
"Crowley..."
"No, you tell me right now!"
"Come back to the bookshop. I'll explain everything." Crowley grumbled but he knew that it would be best for them to have privacy.
"Fine," he mumbled
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Secret Saviors - Aziraphale X Crowley Fanfic (Finished)
FanfictionIt had been a few months since the apocalypse. Both Crowley and Aziraphale were alive and well. Things have changed. The two were happier now. But things change the night Crowley listens in on the angel's sleep talk. What was his angel so afraid of...
