Title: Mírë Chapter 2
Max Barnes wasn't one to stay put but Sam had been like a brother to him and his twin sister Alicia and more importantly, they were bound by their magic. So when Sam announced that he had found a place to settle down and raise Jack in Alicia and Max hadn't thought twice about coming with him. They had made a vow that they wouldn't leave Sam or Jack alone and unguarded, not after the last time.
Still, Max couldn't help but feel a little bored. Sam was upstairs getting Jack ready for bed which included a bath and at least two stories. Alicia was curled up with her girlfriend Eileen on the couch, the two of them looking cozy and Max knew from personal experience that he didn't want to be around them when they got all lovey-dovey. He loved his sister, he just didn’t need or wants to watch her make out session.
"I'm going to head out. Check out that Meg's place that Arthur told me about," Max informed the two women who had been looking at him with curiosity in their eyes.
"Just don't do anything I wouldn't do," Alicia called over her shoulder.
Max raised an eyebrow at his twin. "That really doesn't mean a lot. I am your twin and I know all sorts of thing that you got up to." He grinned as Alicia glared at him.
"See if you can learn more about this Dean," Eileen added.
None of them had missed the dreamy look in Sam's eyes after he finished talking with whoever had come to visit them and even Jack was going on about the superhero Dean he had met.
"Will do," Max sighed. He was rather interested in this Dean that had left an impression on both Wesson boys.
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Meg's was hoping just like it normally was on a Friday night. Meg Masters the owner of the bar was behind the bar mixing and passing out drinks.
"Smile sweetie you look so much more handsome when you have a smile on that sexy face of yours," Meg teased her husband as she passed by Castiel, stopping long enough to steal a kiss from him.
Castiel's lips twitched up into a fond smile as he watched the love of his life move around the bar with skill and ease. "I will try for you." He found himself promising.
"Good! Hey, Dean and Benny maybe you can cheer up my husband!" Meg called as she saw her husband’s two best friends arriving.
"Well Meg that is a tall order but we will try our best as long as you give us some of that sweet whiskey," Dean offered as a trade.
"I think I can arrange that," Meg promised with a wink trusting that her husband was in good hands, even if Dean and Benny had been the ones who dragged him into mischief when they were younger. "Just try and stay out of trouble. It would look bad if the sheriff and his deputy had to arrest themselves," Meg teased. "Though you three did rock those heels and dresses," was Meg's parting comment.
Instead of looking embarrassed Dean looked rather smug. "I can't say about the two of you but damn right I did."
Benny tossed a wadded up napkin at Dean. "No bragging. You know the rules, no one wants to hear about how you looked good in a dress and no I still do not want to know where you got them or how you got them in our sizes."
Dean let out a grumbled. "You are no fun," he informed his friend.
But Benny wasn't paying attention to his friends, his eyes were on the handsome man who had just stepped through the doors. "Gentlemen if you will excuse me I have some hunting to do."
Dean and Castiel exchanged a look. They knew that they had just been dumped in favor of the latest person to catch Benny's eye.
"Have you seen him before?" Castiel asked glancing at the rather handsome man who had just entered the bar.
Looking at him, Dean shook his head. "Can't say that I have but Benny looks like he plans on getting to know him."
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Max knew it the moment he stepped foot into Meg's that there was something special about it. It was all around the town; a sense of magic, untainted and untouched by darkness, just the right place for Sam to heal and Jack to learn about his heritage.
"Well hello you must be new, I think I would remember such a handsome face."
A grin crossed Max's face as he turned around to see a rather tall drink of water that he wouldn't mind tossing back and sampling. "I bet you say that to all the new guys in town," Max flirted back.
"Well can you blame me? You are extremely good looking. And I bet you would look even better underneath me," Benny purred.
Max didn't bother holding back his laughter at that. "Are you always this forward? Cause I have to say that I like it and I like the idea of riding you first before you fuck me into your mattress." Max couldn't remember the last time that he had a good one night stand.
"Oh, sweetheart I think you just might be my dream guy. Can I buy you a drink first? Get your name before we head out?" Benny asked.
"That sounds like a wonderful plan and it's Max," shifting his body closer to Benny he whispered in his ear, "Care to tell me the name I will no doubt be screaming later as I come?"
Benny knew this was lust at first sight. "Benny. Now, how about that drink sugar?"
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Dean could only shake his head as he watched Benny hit on and pick up the newcomer, who from the looks his friend was giving him, was matching Benny's flirting. "Well I am down one drinking buddy it looks like it is just you and me."
"Indeed." Castiel had never been one to pick up a one night stand and he found it fascinating to watch Dean and Benny when they wanted to find someone to go home with. Before Meg, he had only had one other lover Balthazar and even though their relationship had ended, they still were able to remain friends.
"Meg and I are having a child," Castiel informed Dean in his usual blunt way. Of course, it had been when Dean had just taken a swallow of his whiskey. "Well Meg is the one who will have the baby but I will be the father."
"Dude, while I am thrilled for the two of you, could you have waited until I had my drink?" Dean asked as he mopped up his spilled drink. A smile broke out on his face. "But I am happy for the two of you. You will make wonderful parents."
"Thank you, my friend. Does that mean I can put you down for babysitting duty?" Castiel asked his blue eyes shining with happiness.
"Yeah, Uncle Dean will be more than happy to watch over your guy's kid, after all, someone has to teach them the joys of pie."
"I couldn't ask for a better uncle for our child."
Dean was touched and raised his glass to Castiel, an action that Castiel followed. "To the future Masters kid," Dean chimed as their glasses clinked together.
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Entering her bedroom, Toni moved towards her dresser where she pulled out a locked journal. Unlocking it she flipped through the pages until she found the name she was looking for. Pulling out her phone she dialed the number. She didn't have to worry about being overheard, her husband was out with his lover and she probably wouldn't see him until sometime tomorrow which was fine with her. "Gordon? It is Toni I have need of your services. I need you to find out all you can about one Sam Wesson and if you get it to me by the end of this week I will double your fee." Her lips curved up into a smile. "I thought that would get your interest."
Soon she would know all there was to know about Sam Wesson, he wouldn't have a single secret kept from her.
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The Next Morning
Dean's eyes shone with amusement as Benny came strolling into the office whistling a happy tune. "I take it you had a good night?" Dean asked as he watched his friend make his way to the coffeemaker.
"Damn right I did." Benny smiled fondly as he thought about Max and the tender kiss they shared before Max left that morning. "And how was your night?"
"Castiel informed me that he and Meg are going to be parents." Dean waited for the moment that Benny had taken his first sip of coffee. He took a great joy in Benny spitting out his coffee.
"Say what?" Benny asked once he stopped coughing.
"You heard me. Our buddy is going to be a dad."
"Huh, who would have thought it that Castiel would be the first of us to have a family." Benny shot a look at Dean. "Sorry about that mate. I know you dreamed of that future with Cassie."
"Cassie and I just weren't meant to last. Yeah, I did dream of settling down with her and starting a family but that dream died when she left me. I'm happy with my life and I'm happy for Castiel and Meg." Dean knew his friend hadn't meant it and while it had taken time, he had moved passed Cassie and the heartbreak she left in her wake when she kissed him one last time before driving out of his life for good.
What Dean didn't say out loud was now he was wondering about a pair of sunflower eyes and a smile that outshone the sun and a little boy that thought of him as a hero and how they would fit into his life.
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"So you do know where you live," Alicia commented as her twin came strolling into the manor. One look at Max's grinning face as well as the hickeys on his neck had her raising her eyebrow. "Well someone looks like they had a very good night. Hey!" Alicia attempted to hit him when he stole her cup of coffee right out of her hand.
Laughing Max danced out of her reach. "To answer your question, yes I had a very good night," he informed her before taking a sip of her coffee. "So where are Sam and Jack?" Max asked noticing that the two of them missing.
"Jack unleashed the puppy dog eyes on Sam asking if they could go for a walk around town so he could see his new home. Which we all know translates to finding the store that sells the best sweets," Alicia informed her brother as she placed a plate of food down in front Eileen and slapped Max's hands away with the spatula in her hands. "Seriously if you want your own food make it yourself."
Raising his hands, Max moved to do just that.
Eileen and Alicia exchanged a smile. This move just might be good for all of them and maybe they could all find some happiness here.
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Dean was wondering around town. He wasn't one to stay put for too long, and with Benny watching the office and knowing how to contact him if there were any emergencies, Dean let his feet do his walking; greeting those who stopped to talk to him.
"DEAN!" A happy cry filled the air as a small body launched itself at Dean.
"Whoa, hey there little guy." Dean smiled down at Jack who was looking up at him with a huge smile on his face.
"I told my dad that was you. I saw you by Miss Rowena's shop. She gave me a bag of gummy bears for free!" Jack babbled out as he told Dean about his day.
Dean listened to every word that Jack told him. "I agree Miss Rowena has the best candy. And just between you and me, gummy bears are pretty awesome."
For one brief moment Sam had a felt nothing but pure panic when Jack went rushing away until he saw his son latching onto Dean's legs. And didn't that just make his heart pick up a little bit of speed at the sight of Jack hugging Dean's legs and Dean smiling down at him. "Well, I see you found my little runaway," Sam commented as he joined the pair.
"Jack and I were just talking about the joys of gummy bears. But Jack you really shouldn't run away from your dad. I bet you worried him," Dean explained gently to Jack.
A soft gasp escaped Jack's lips as he let go of his Dean and he flung his arms around his dad's legs. "I didn't mean to scare you, daddy. I just saw Dean and wanted to say him to my new friend," Jack explained.
Sam couldn't stay mad at his son and he understood why Jack wanted to see Dean again. There was something about the man that drew them to him. He had the kind of soul that was nurturing and protective. The man was a protector and it made people feel safe to be around him. "Just don't do it again." Sam pleaded with his son.
"Okay, daddy I won't. Dean, would you like to join us on our walk? I will even share some of my gummy bears with you," Jack offered as he flashed Dean the puppy dog eyes he had learned from his dad.
Dean was touched by the offer. "I couldn't impose." Dean wanted to say yes but he didn't want to impose on a father and son outing.
"No please join us, Dean," Sam pleaded throwing in his own puppy dog eyes.
At that moment Dean knew that he was forever powerless against those two combined looks. "Okay, those are dangerous weapons and has anyone ever been able to say no to them?"
"Nope!" Sam sounded very pleased at that fact. "So you might as well give in now and join us."
Shaking his head Dean's lips curled up into a true smile. "I can't think of anything better than hanging out with two of my favorite guys."
From her spot in her shop, Rowena let out a hum as she watched Jack slip his tiny hand into Dean's and his dad's. Yes, things were coming along nicely. The magician had his knight and two twin souls had found their way to one another.
"And what has got you smiling like that? Did you finally turn Queen Bitch into a frog like you have been promising for so long?" A curious voice asked from behind Rowena.
Smiling Rowena turned around to face her lover. "I decided that wouldn't be fair to frogs and I am currently trying to figure out what to turn dear Toni into that won't insult whatever poor creature I turn her into."
Clea could only shake her head at her partner. If there was anyone in the town who hated Toni more than Arthur Ketch it was Rowena MacLeod. The two women made no attempt at hiding their dislike of one another. No one knew why they hated one another expect that their hate ran deep. Rowena had made it clear that if Toni was trapped in a burning building she wouldn't lift a finger to help her, and she had even stated one time she would probably fuel the fire instead.
"So do I get to know what has got you smiling like that then?" Clea asked.
"Our dear sheriff has found the other half of his soul, a true soulmate. Now all they have to do is survive the darkness that is coming. There is a shadow from Sam's past one that doesn't want to let him go," Rowena warned.
"What kind of darkness?" Clea asked; there was no missing the worry in her voice.
"Dark magic, old and very dark. I see very little light. It is like looking into the heart of a dark star, cold and void of life. Dean will be the sword, the one to rise up and give his magician will to fight back the darkness and no longer run from its shadow." Rowena had seen it, a figure hidden in shadows but she could not miss the power that flowed off of him in waves.
Clea shivered at Rowena's words as her gazed moved to the window to where Dean, Sam, and Jack stood. She had sensed it the moment Sam Wesson and his young son entered the store. He was a Wesson; the magic flowed off him like waves. He was powerful, yet his gentle soul and kind smile showed the kind of man he was. "Should we warn them?" she asked.
Rowena shook her head. "We cannot. It is not our fight. They must face this together and they must find their way to one another." Her lips twitched up into a smile as her eyes shone with mischief, "That doesn't mean that we can't give them a nudge here and there."
For a brief moment, Clea wondered if she should warn Dean that he was about to be the subject of Rowena's matchmaking attempts. 'No it will be much more entering to watch Dean try and avoid Rowena's less than subtle attempts of getting him and Sam together.' "Just try and not drag the whole town into your schemes," Clea suggested.
"I make no promises."
Clea wasn't surprised that had been Rowena's response.
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Gordon Walker was the best at his job and his job included finding out secrets that people didn't want to come to light. And while Toni Bevell-Davis would never be someone he liked; she did pay very well. When she called him with a job offer he knew whoever this Sam Wesson was he must have done something to piss her off big time given the money she was offering him. He had been trained to be aware of his surroundings and he knew he was being watched. "You might as well come out of the shadows. I know you are there."
The man who stepped out into the light didn't look all that imposing but Gordon felt shivers run up and down his spine and he knew to trust his instincts; this man was dangerous.
"I hear you are looking into Sam Wesson," The man stated offering Gordon a small smile. A smile that held no warmth at all to it.
"So what if I am? What is it to you?" Gordon demanded. He hissed as he felt the wards on his arm burn. Oh, he knew that there were things out there that the rest of humanity turned a blind eye to. Gordon knew that he was dealing with magic users.
"I too am looking for Sam Wesson. And I am willing to pay a triple of what you are currently being offered for any information as to where he is."
Oh, now that was a very tempting offer. "My current employer will still demand results and as I would like to keep her for future jobs I will need to give her something," Gordon explained.
"Oh and by all means you can tell her everything you find. I just want to know where Sam is. That is all that matters to me."
Gordon Walker had no love for magic users. Not after he had watched his sister become hooked on dark magic and the bright soul he knew and loved wither away until nothing but a shell of her was left one that would do anything to satisfy her hunger. But he wasn't a fool, he knew that if he said no that this would be his end. The man before him had dark magic; it flowed off him and he made no attempts to hide it. "Very well you have a deal."
The man's lips curled up into a smile. "Wonderful I am glad that you made the right choice Mr. Walker."
Gordon wasn't at all surprised that the man knew his name. "So how am I supposed to find you? And do I get a name?"
"I will find you and you may call me Lucifer."
It figures that Gordon was working for the devil, but his soul had been damned the day he put an end to the creature that was posing as his sister.