Episode 1 The stone of Zeus

Supernatural ... The forty marks season 2

The Allies

Episode 1 The stone of Zeus

In Sam and Dean’s house, particularly in the hall, Dean’s holding his cellphone and talking

Yeah, yeah, I already looked out there and called all our acquaintances as well but none; no one knows a squat about him! Please, if you found something just call me back.

Then Dean hangs out then sits on some chair , frustration beaming out of his face, then to himself he proceeds.

Where are you Sam? Where have you vanished?

Now, Dean’s phone rings so he hurriedly replies.

Please, tell me you’ve got some good news.

After a while, Dean’s still in the hall sitting with some giant man who’s well built. The man places a group of pictures on the table before Dean. Dean takes a few of them in his hand to see and they were of his brother, Sam. Then the man says to Dean.

Actually, it’s a bit weird, I’ve been searching for your brother for a whole month everywhere he could possible be but I never anticipated him to be that close. He’s in the same city as you! Look at those pictures, all of them, apparently he’s settled down here and has a department of his own as well.

Dean

Weird! That’s not my brother’s habit! If he’s willingly fleeing me, why stay in the same city as me? And why rent a department not just some room in a mottle?

The man

For two reasons, I guess, firstly; so you can never find him in any of the town mottles. Secondly, and this one is clearly obvious, Sam’s no longer escaping you, he’s certainly tailing you.

Dean shrugs

Tailing me? That’s impossible! If Sam’d been anywhere around me, I’d have figured it out so earlier!

The man

You were looking for him far away while he’s frankly and silently escorting you.

Dean

Well, Josh, I’ll grab you your money; I appreciate your help, I owe you a lot, thank you.

Josh

It’s my job...if you need me for anything else, just call you already know my number.

Dean

Of course, I’ll do.

Time passes, then at night, Sam’s in his department sitting before his personal laptop. He’s wearing some very humble pajama and he seems worn out and exhausted. On the table just in front of him four empty cups are found all carry traces of coffee. He’s sleepy when he suddenly hears the door bell rings so he hardly manages to stand up to his feet and head towards the door to get it open. As he did, he finds Dean standing just in front of him! So Sam gets stunned meanwhile Dean keeps quiet uttering no words! After some brief seconds of cautious silence, Dean enters the place. He gets inside followed by Sam who locked the door behind but still overwhelmed in his bewilderment. Dean head to the place hall and takes a look around noticing the utter mess and the empty coffee cups as well. Then he turns back to Sam.

I paid a lot for that detective to get me to you....you’re gonna have to pay me them back, you know!

Sam surprised

What?!

Dean

I’m damn serious!

Sam

So yeah well, you got me. But it changes nothing still, I......as you see, I’m working on my own now.

Dean

What does that mean? I know you left thinking that I’d be pissed at you knowing that you got me back by a deal, Sam. But guess what, that doesn’t piss me off actually. We always make these kinda decisions when push comes to shove. But I can’t help but wonder why you left!!

Sam sits down then replies

Dean....I think I’d be better on my own from now on.

Dean

If you’re really bent on working alone, why are you keeping an eye on me then?! You found yourself that accommodation by me? Are you gonna keep doing the guardian angel thing with me; keeping a close eye and checking on me, protecting me while staying away but you’re still determined on keeping a distance is that it then?

Sam

Who told that I’m tailing you?

Dean

The detective I hired told me of course.

Sam

Creepy! Since when did you get detectives to do your work?

Dean

Since I began calling all the damn hunters we know trying to get you, but you’re just nowhere to be found. Of course I had to find myself one! Now, pack your stuff, we’re getting back home.

Sam

Dean, this can’t happen, not anymore.....

Dean

Sam, listen to me, I have been having a hell of an ugly ass month since you left. I know that you’re stressed because your deal is approaching its due and I’m damn certain you’re keeping a distance from me afraid that I’d get pissed at you whenever I recall what you did. But I got to tell you this, actually I’m not. But the thing that really got on my nerves  is how you left and vanished into thin air all of a sudden! But keep in mind, that deal is never gonna make me mad at you. And whatever happens, we’ll figure it out, you know.

Sam

You don’t know what’s going on there outside! You’re being naive if you think you do! It’s not that simple!

Dean sits by Sam’s side then proceeds.

Oh yeah, I do. A lot of hunters already told me all about it. Lucifer’s army, the demons with those red eyes and above all the weight on your shoulders! You feel trapped, having Crowley’s deal on one hand and Lucifer on the other. But you don’t have to deal with all of that weight alone! Now let’s go you already look like crap! You’re in a bad need to take a shower and sleep.

Sam

Dean, I.....

Dean stands up and continues

No more discussions. Now move on, we’ve a lot of work to do.

A little while later, Sam and Dean get back home. Sam arrives home, the one place he hasn’t seen for a whole month. He puts his luggage to the ground, takes a look around the place, but remains silent and exhausted as well, plainly in no mood to speak. As he does, he catches a glimpse of the hall which consequently triggers in an instance what just happened a month ago on that spot right to his mind, that moment when he realized that Frank, the same Frank he’d known before was the master of the marks himself! All the tragedy repeats itself again vividly in front of his eyes and a painful lump in his throat stifled him at once so he turns around in tempt of escape the sight to find Dean behind saying.

What’s up? Missed the place?

Sam

I’m heading to my room.

Dean

Well, go unpack your stuff and get your shower while I prepare dinner. We’ve a lot to talk about.

Dean and Sam finish their dinner then head to the hall to speak. Sam sits on some chair looking a bit sleepy while Dean sits in front of him and utters.

During the whole month you left, I’d to talk to most of the hunters we know. They asked for me to help them on their cases but of course I declined; needed time to search for you.

Sam

Of course they would, all because of those crappy red-eyed demons screwing around and making troubles!

Dean

But something I still can’t wrap my head around is how the mark of Cain is off my arm! And instead all I have right now is this weird symbol!

Dean points to Sam at the new mark on his arm which disturbs Sam and makes him nervous that he keeps silent for a while then he says.

You got rid of the mark of Cain. Seems like those are its vestiges.

Dean

Sam, this feels like I’ve been dead for months! Could you tell me what really happened then? And what about Metatron and Cas? I’d already called him a lot but he never replied. I know a lot of ugly things did happen already otherwise why would you just leave and vanish like that?! All I wanna know is what exactly happened?

Sam

A lot of things happened, none I wanna talk about anymore!

Dean

That simple then?! Don’t you think I’ve got the right to know what happened on my absence?

Sam

Dean, right now we’ve got a bigger fish to fry. I’m devastated, ain’t so hopeful to be saved! For that whole month, I’ve been bent on figuring out a way to kill those red-eyed demons but with no clue. They can’t be killed just like other ordinary ones of their kind. For that we’ve to focus on getting them killed, please. Don’t push me to talk anymore if you want me to stay.

Dean

Well, I won’t insist. I know a lot must have gone wrong, but we’ll talk later. About those demons, we’re getting them killed. We’re gonna go to some wizard who’d help with them. For that go to bed and get some sleep for what’s coming tomorrow.

Sam surprised

A wizard?! What a wizard has to do with us? And how did you get to know him?

Dean

I didn’t, he was the one who offered to help. A week ago, I was with some hunter working a case and he showed up then talked. He told that he was a witch who happened to know about a lot of things. He mentioned that those demons had been using some kinda spell to make them more special and powerful. Tomorrow, we could just pay him a visit on the quest of finding a way to get them killed.

Sam

Not that much optimistic but we gotta give it a shot though. After all, we still got Crowley at our asses and we also do have Lucifer and his gang that we’re gonna have to deal with first at any cost.

On the following day, Sam and Dean leave home and head to the witch’s house. They knock the door and a maid opens it, a young woman in her early twenties and then she utters.

Please, come in to the hall. My master’s meeting you in a short while.

Sam and Dean get in the house, a large luxurious one filled with antiquities and precious unique archaeological collections that bewilder them just as they set foot in the place as they keep looking around the whole place. A few seconds later, they sit in the hall waiting for the witch attendance.

Sam

Your witch seems pretty rich!

Dean

Didn’t know that before. All I guessed was that he’s an ordinary dude didn’t anticipate him to be that wealthy though!

At that moment, the wealthy youthful witch reach the hall with a wide welcoming grin drawn on his face as he greets them.

Welcome, Dean, you actually do seem punctual. Just on time!

Dean and Sam stand up. Sam looks astonished just as he glances the man then immediately a sudden angst strikes him meanwhile Dean smiles back saying

Let me introduce you, my brother Sam.

The witch

Oh yeah, good for you to get him back. You’d been searching for him that whole week ago, hadn’t you?

Dean

Yeah and I finally got him back

The witch

You know, if you’d happened to ask for my help back then, I would have easily found him to you. I knew he was that much near to you.

Dean

Didn’t expect you to know that! Do you really know much about those important information?

The witch

Of course, I do. I’m a first rank witch. Now, sit why you’re still standing. The maid’s bringing you some very special drink in a minute.

Dean

Don’t bother, thank you, we don’t want to waste your time. All we’ve come to know is whether you figured out a way for us to kill those new demons.

The witch

Oh yeah, wasting those new demons then. As a matter of fact, they aren’t new. They’re just some ordinary demons who found a way they manipulated into making themselves more powerful!

Dean

Do you know how they became like that?

The witch

Yeah I know. They employed some very good spell. Mixed human blood with the blood of a whale, drank the mixture that made them that strong.

Dean

Now what? How is that even that simple?

The witch

It really is, they’re increasing in number, Lucifer’s recruiting them from his cage via his supporters upstairs. Later did Crowley know, as the king of hell, that Lucifer’s planning on busting out of his prison. For that, all he’s bent on right now, is reserving himself quite the number of minions himself just as he could possible have. Worried at the thought that they could probably leave him and join Lucifer’s new force.

Dean

If that recruitment proceeded like this, Crowley would definitely lose his war. Well, now that we know how they gained their powers, we still need to know how to waste them. 

The witch

You too are gonna have to mix human blood with that of a whale and dip in some knives forged to kill them. This way you’re gonna get knives well suited for the purpose you wanna achieve. It ain’t difficult though, all you need is gathering as many demon-killing-knives as you can possibly get for the spell to properly work.

Dean

That’s awesome except for the fact that we’re not whales hunters!

The witch

It’s okay, I might help with this which leaves the human blood as well as the knives for you to handle.

Dean takes a look around the marvelous place once again.

It appears to me that we won’t be able to afford your payment, man.

The witch

Don’t worry, Dean, don’t bother yourself with this.

Dean turns to Sam who’s bewilderingly keeping silent then proceeds as he stands up.

Now Sam, time to leave. We appreciate your help and please call once you got that blood of a whale. Needn’t we tell how badly it’s requested.

Sam stands up and for the first time since he saw the witch he opens his mouth to speak.

Yeah good, let’s go. But please, mind you tell me, is there a toilet in here?

The witch

Yeah of course, take the corridor it’s on the right.

Dean

Right, I’ll wait you in the car then.

Sam

Good, you go, I’ll be right back.

Dean leaves the place meanwhile Sam furiously glares at the witch and agitated he yells.

How dare you face us once again????

The witch stand in front of Sam with a wide smirk as he replies.

Relax, Sam, I’m just here to help!

Sam

Doubt that, you already did enough, remember! We need a squat from you. All I desperately need right now is grabbing the angel-blade and sticking it to your heart, well forgive me if I’m tempted.

The witch still smirking

Oh, Sam, it’s not that simple, you know. Maybe you’re right, I’m an angel but not all of the features all other angels bear I do. After all I’m the master of the marks, your knife won’t work on me.

Sam highly irritated

What the hell do you want from us??? Didn’t you get your wish and get the gate opened?! What the hell are you still doing here instead of turning back to your precious garden?

Frank

I already did and I was really glad to get back there once again. It’s hard for you to imagine how it felt like for me to be among my beloved marks, controlling them all and using my expertise on how to use them but in fact I’m here once again for you, you and you and your brother.

Sam

What you mean for us?

Frank

Look, Sam, I really loved you both. You’re like my family now and right now you need my help! I’m here only to help!!

Sam

So you’ve convinced yourself that I’m gonna trust you after your betrayal? I don’t need your damn help! Just stay the hell away from us! I don’t even wanna see your face! If you kept on following us like that, I give you my word we’re finding a way to end you! Do you hear me?

Frank giggling

No, you won’t. I know you’re pissed and I know you got every right in the world to be. You too love me and it broke you what happened between us. You know deep down you can’t stand the idea of you and your brother being alone once again without me. Maybe even, the one thing that torments you almost more than the mark of the queen of purity thing is what I did to you. That’s because you really did care for me, you wished I were real too.

Sam

You’re right. I really wished that we could finally get a new close friend, apparently I was wrong. You are no different than any monster we counter every single day of our lives.

Frank

But right now you do need the help of the monster, you need him by your side. You don’t stand a chance all alone to face the threats that surround you and your brother. Now tell me, did you tell him about him being a demon back then? Did you tell him about Cas’s blazing inside of him too? Did you tell him about his getting the queen of purity mark and that she’s free right now outside seeking him?

Sam

Enough!....that’s enough, I can’t stand hearing your voice!....Dean knows nothing about all that crap and he shouldn’t ever.....you do better to remember that you’re the cause of him taking the mark in the first place.

Frank

Your brother used to have the mark of Cain and he was a demon. He was a monster ready to be unleashed. Crowley planned on taming him. At the end of the day, he’d been in a deep trouble and I helped solve it!

Sam

Yeah, you set the mark of Cain off his arm so he could take the queen of purity mark!! And you knew, damn well, how worse that mark was for him.

Frank

It was the only valid option we had! Listen, believe it or not, I’m only here to help! I won’t tell Dean anything and so should you. Accept my presence around you and tell him nothing about my true identity.

Sam

So you’re blackmailing me!

Frank

Consider it whatever you like it to be whether a blackmail or a threat. But better to recall that it’s the only left choice to make. You already have enough enemies around you to last you a lifetime better not to gain any new ones, believe me, Sam.

Sam

I kinda have that very true enemy indeed. Because believe it or not, I can’t believe you’re here to help. Something nasty you’ve got for us, my instincts do tell me that. Frank, I’m already pressurized enough from all directions. The lies I keep on telling Dean, Lucifer and his army, Crowley and he’s dooming deal, you, Cas’s death but despite of every single predicament that I have, I promise you that whatever you’re craving to get from us, we won’t let you take it. And in spite of all the troubles that I go through right now, I’ll do recall very well to make you pay by everything you’ve ever got.

Sam glares at Frank angrily and then leaves.

A few hours later, Sam and Dean are back home. As they do, they get to find in the hall the one person who’s been waiting for them standing right there; the angel Balthazar.

Sam takes a few steps towards him then anxious and worried he utters

What are you doing here?

Dean follows Sam then says

Hey, you, what are you doing in here? A lot of time passed. Aren’t you dead already?!

Balthazar glances at Sam who in returns gives him the glimpse of don’t speak much then again he turns to Dean to say.

You missed some events and I’m here to talk about them; you know, Lucifer and his filthy demons.

Sam looks at Dean then says

Balthazar used to come a lot during that whole past month. We worked on finding a way to kill those demons.

Dean sits down and then proceeds

Seems like you’ve been wasting your time in vain though! The only way to defeat those demons in Lucifer’s army is through forging a special kind of knives but even this won’t help so much, I guess. Still, we’re talking about a whole entire army who’s getting even bigger as we speak!

Balthazar

We don’t want any chaos to set on here once again, we already suffered enough before. For that we have to join forces in attempt to finish off that army and disintegrate it.

Dean

So why don’t you cooperate with the angels’ armies to do so? Why do you need us in particular to carry this mission?

Balthazar

Actually, I don’t. I mean not for this one.

Sam anxiously and doubtfully looks at Balthazar and Balthazar looks back at him too then he turns back to Dean and proceeds talking to him.

I’m here to make sure you’re on our side and not theirs.

Sam

What do you mean? Do you really consider us siding with Lucifer?

Balthazar

The demons’ army led by Logan are looking for a very precious stone, very ancient one with some very powerful magical characteristics. It’s called “Zeus” that stone they should never lay a hand on it not soever.

Dean sarcastically

So what’s so special about that stone then? Does it kill angels?

Balthazar

No...actually the stone allows Lucifer to get his way out of his cage. It also does allow him to possess Sam once again but this time without the need of his consent.

Dean nervously and angrily rushes up of his seat immediately after listening to what Balthazar’s just said. While Sam gets stunned utterly overwhelmed by his shock.

Dean

You’re lying! There’s no such thing. Lucifer is not capable of possessing Sam without him saying “yes”!

Sam stands shock, eyes fixed on Balthazar, not even blinking. Then again he sits down thudding back on his seat without telling a word.

Balthazar

That magical stone allows him to do a lot of things not just this one. His army’s now bent on finding him the stone and when they do, Lucifer’s gonna break free of his prison by the means of the stone of course and he’ll be back on earth! Afterwards, the first task on his to-do list’s gonna be finding Sam so he gets to use the stone again on him this time and voila he gets Sam back! This way he’s gonna burn this whole planet alive avenging what happened to him the last time he’d got banished.

Dean approaches Balthazar and proceeds angrily

This ain’t gonna happen! If what you’re telling now is true, so you’re gonna have to do something fast this time! Do not let us clear your mess like the last time. Why can’t you finish off Lucifer????

Balthazar

Easy, dude. Anger won’t ever help. As you see, I’m always on board to save the day but it’s really getting more complicated by the second.

Sam’s still sitting in his place as if the world’s come tumbling on his head. Eventually, he begins speaking again while looking to the ground without raising eye to look at Balthazar.

And why does it even exist, that kinda stone? Where the hell did it come from?

Balthazar

It’s an ancient one. They still can’t find it yet. But they’re working on it as we speak. As long as they don’t, we’re all kept safe for the moment as least. But we’re gonna have to reach it first before they do.

Sam frustrated and shocked utters as he steadily raises his eyes to look at both Dean and Balthazar.

No, we won’t. They’re the ones reaching it first. It’s a whole army! And that’s it. And as long as something like that exists....we won’t stand a chance....

Dean angrily heads towards Sam and crouches down to the ground right next to him and then firmly grabs him by the arm as he yells to his face.

Sam, look at me, this is not gonna happen. We’re finding that damn stone and whatever the hell are we gonna have to find, we’re doing it! Do you hear this?

Sam

No, Dean, this time we won’t make it. It’s over.

Dean more infuriated

No, it’s not. Are you listening to what you’re saying right now?

Sam

Dean.....we can’t win that war....we....

Dean angrily

Stop! Don’t talk anymore....I’m solving this thing, okay?

Sam

What are you going to do? You’re gonna stand alone against Lucifer and his whole army? And Crowley.....and....we won’t survive this.....

Balthazar

I’ve got some troubles upstairs too. We as well do have our disagreements concerning what’s going to happen down here and for that I have to leave now. Find the stone, you really have to do this.Should you do, you’re gonna find out how precious and worthy it is, kinda make it work in your favor rather than against you.

Two days later, In the morning, Dean’s sitting in the hall before his laptop surfing the internet thoroughly when Sam shows up coming from his bedroom after he’s just waken up then sits in front of him and says.

You haven’t slept for two days! And I think, you won’t be finding much about that stone either.

Dean

Most probably, you’re right. I couldn’t find anything till now. But I found a solution.

Sam

And what’s it?

A short while later, in the dungeon downstairs, Dean’s standing and just in front of him are some equipment and symbols used for rituals, those of summoning demons. Sam stands on his right and disapprovingly he utters.

Dean, seriously man, we can’t just summon Crowley!

Dean

No, I will. Right now we do share some serious mutual benefits.

Sam infuriated even more, scared at the thought of summoning Crowley comments back.

Dean, no, we won’t work with him. Don’t do this, I don’t like this.

Dean

So what’s your problem, ha? You do realize the mutual benefits we have with him right now. I’m summoning the bastard and if you’re so eager not to listen to any words we say, just leave!

Sam

Dean...

Dean

Sam, I already told you, I got this. I’m defeating Lucifer, won’t let him take your body and screw the whole world and if necessary I’ll do it alone. So it’s up to you right now,  you can either stay or go to your bedroom and leave.

At that moment, Dean turns back to the stuff on the ground and completes the rituals of summoning Crowley. A few moments later, Crowley shows up in the place. He takes a look around then looks to Sam and Dean saying

Hello, boys!

In the hall, Dean and Sam are standing in front of Crowley who’s sitting on some chair with a drink in his hand as he says.

It’s still early for having a drink but since I’m your guest now, it’s still a good idea to have one like this.

Dean

Crowley, we did as you told. Now, the house’s free of any trapping spells against you. You can go around as much as you like. Time to talk.

Crowley

You really wanna talk? After what you did to me?!

Sam highly nervous replies

Crowley, we haven’t seen you since....since that deal I made with you, since you brought Dean back from the dead. I know you’re disturbed because of the Lucifer’s army thing but you’ve to know, we’ve nothing to do with that!

Dean

Yeah, of course. So you’re thinking we’ve a hand in that? Are you out of your mind?

Crowley

What???

Sam

We summoned you now because....you know that Lucifer’s intending to come back not just alone this time, but with a whole army by his side so it’d be better to work together you and us. You know that Lucifer’s return means destruction to all of us starting by you.

Crowley glances Dean and Sam surprised then says.

Seriously, what’s going on here?

Dean

You don’t know about Lucifer’s plan to get back? Well, breaking news, he’s back in no time. And here’s the worst part, there’s something called “the stone of Zeus” a powerful magical stone. Lucifer’s army’s seeking it and if they get it before we do, Lucifer’s gonna break free out of his cage.

Crowley

Yeah, I know the stone of Zeus but.....

Sam nervously

Dean, would you grab another drink, seems like he’s gonna need it.

Dean heads to the kitchen to get another glass of drink to Crowley who’s still looking at Sam bewildered and unable to figure out what’s going on. Sam quickly approaches Crowley and with a low pitched voice that’s filled with a lot of tension and nervousness.

Dean remembers nothing of the past couple of months. All he knows is, Metatron killed him and so I made a deal with you to get him back. He knows nothing about Cas’s death neither does he know about his being a demon in the near past so keep your mouth shut and be careful about what you say.

Crowley places the glass in his hand aside then moves with the chair he’s sitting on a few steps forwards, glances at Sam who’s standing in front of him highly angry and worried then he utters to him.

What??

Crowley then stands up and proceeds to Sam

He doesn’t remember!!....how?....So something went off with the last mark?....what happened?

Sam

Not the time to explain....but if you think we got the third mark and things went well, well they didn’t. Dean’s back human of course but.....

Dean gets back to the place at that particular moment with a big glass of drink for Crowley and then says.

Here’s your drink. Do we have a deal now?

Sam grows highly nervous on seeing Dean entering the place so he moves to some chair and sits down as he says.

Crowley’s helping us. We’re gonna work together on finding that stone of Zeus before Lucifer. Then we’ll finish off his red-eyed demons. We had a deal.

Crowley takes the glass of drink from Dean and says.

Well, I confess, that last month, I wasted a lot of my power and my army’s as well engaging in that war I led against those new demons so right now I need help. And since we have the same objectives now, so it’d be better to start looking for that stone together.

Dean

I tried to get some useful information about it though, but I couldn’t get much.

Crowley

Leave this to me. When I know where it’s, I’m contacting you to get it together. I’ll keep in touch.

Crowley instantly vanishes from the place. And since now it’s over, Sam eventually feels relieved. Dean looks at Sam and says.

Having the king of hell by our side means we’re imposing an equal threat to Lucifer’s army as they do to us. I told you. We’re winning that war, Sam. We’re not allowing Lucifer to bust his ass out once again and screw the entire universe avenging his fragile ego!

Sam

I hope so. Now, all we’ve to do is wait for Crowley to deliver us news.

The end of episode one

see you soon in episode two 

 No dancing With the monsters part one