"You have no idea.  If not for my…affliction…I would take care of that mouth of yours.", Castiel sassed at Ezria, before listening to Bobby's phone call.  He became concerned, staring Bobby down as he spoke to Mika about the plan.  As Bobby hung up the phone, Castiel placed a bloody hand against his eyebrows and sighed, "We're trusting a demon with something as important as this.  Our one weapon could be killed by this…this thing."

"So, she's a weapon to you?  Again?  Wow, pigeon.  That's cold, even for you dicks…", Arik growled, his eyes becoming black around the edges from the small bit of rage flowing through his veins.

"I'm just keeping things into perspective, unlike the rest of you.  Even Dean has the veil over his eyes.  This is the end of times, in case you haven't noticed.  There isn't much time for cuddling and singing songs.  We have to fight this with every ounce of power we have.  Lucifer wants the girl…"

"AnnaBeth…", Arik corrected.

"…and we will do what we have to do to keep her safe.  If that means killing the abomination growing inside of her, then yes.  I will do that.  Try and stop me and I will kill you where you stand."

"How?  Smite me?  I don't feel like you have much confidence behind that statement.  Touch her, and I will rip your meat suit into so many pieces, daddy dearest couldn't put you back together…", Arik sneered.  Out of habit, Castiel slapped his hand against Arik's forehead, and much to both of their surprise, Arik's eyes began glowing white around the edges, and his half open mouth did the same, as a groan left his throat.  The small trickle of blood from Castiel's nose was a pretty good indicator that this would not end well for either of them.

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Dean closed his eyes as Bobby finished explaining their scenario.  He brought a hand up to wipe down the front of his face and sighed, "Well, there's that.  A demon…with leverage.  Must be Tuesday.  What do you think?  Could she be legit?  I mean, after Ruby, I'm not sure what to believe from these hell bitches.  Even Arik is sketchy, sometimes."

He gazed at Mika, attempting to study the look on her face for answers.

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AnnaBeth smiled, gripping Sam's hand as he reassured her.  She leaned forward sweetly and placed a quick kiss against his lips, as a vision flashed through her head.  It was the first in months that she had dealt with and it was vivid.  Her eyes turned white and she stared blankly at his face for a few seconds, before leaning back, terrified.

"Cas and Arik are fighting.  Like…really fighting.  They're both at Bobby's.", she whispered, "We have to tell Dean.  Cas is killing him, Sam!"