[b]MIKA[/b]

Mika hated keeping Sam and Anna in the dark as much as Dean did but she knew it was for the best. Just as it was for the best that they convinced the others to keep Natalia at the house to the best of their abilities. The thought of any of them being wherever they are going terrified her more than anything. Then there her constantly feeling tense not knowing when Castiel was going to just appear out of nowhere for them both. "I agree, it's better for everyone it's the way we've decided on" she replied as Natalia and Cason appeared just before Duke and Esme did. She saw how Cason leaned into Natalia and said something to her before Nat made it close enough to Dean to ruffle her hair. 

She too ate her breakfast as everyone regrouped once again in the kitchen area. It was rapidly becoming their normal place to group up and discuss everything it seemed. Mika tried to keep her nerves in control in front of the others, her only tell being that her foot silently was constantly tapping the ground as Duke brought up his assumption to why they were feeling rather uptight. She let the two of them briefly discuss everything, just enough to give information but not so much that it would cause any high emotions in the others. As they chatted, she gestured for Nat to come over to her which made Natalia raise an eyebrow, but do as Mika wanted and walked over to her, where Mika just pulled her into a hug. 

"we're not gonna lie to you sweetheart, Cas is coming for us early" she told her as Esme came over to Dean after Duke said something to her. Despite standing next to Dean, she couldn't hear a single word that Esme was telling him but she could get plenty of ideas about what it could be. It wasn't difficult to figure that Esme was probably telling him not to do any of this alone or to be safe. One or the other as it pretty much standard words of warning when it came to Dean. Letting Natalia go, she kept her close, knowing she had to when she was about to break the news that she could not come with them. She waited for Esme and Dean to stop their private conversation before she looked at Nat, Cason, Duke and Esme. 

"As Dean has stated, it's Angel related. Cas is coming this morning for Dean, but he's agreed to our terms about what he wants Dean to do. Those terms are that I go with him, but only me" she began to explain. "So that means we need you three-" she looked at Esme, Duke and Cason, "to keep Natalia here." she finished saying, "what, no!" Nat disagreed, "This isn't a choice Nat for you to make. It's going to be too dangerous for you to be wherever we're going and we can't risk you being there. We need you safe" Mika explained before looking back up at the others, "so please keep her safe here. We're trusting you all" she said, making it known that she truly did mean Esme as well. After the night before of knowing that Nat could confide in Esme, she knew Esme was a safe person to leave Nat with, other than Duke and Cason. 

[b]NATALIA[/b]

As they walked into the kitchen where Mika and Dean were, she felt Cason grab her arm and pull her back to him whilst telling her that he could something was wrong. She looked at him before looking at Dean and Mika and back at Cason. "If his body language is anything to go by...I agree. But right now it's just those two" she told him back quietly. She placed her free hand on top of his and lightly removed it from her arm. "Let's find out what" she added, giving him a look that she would be okay for the time being. There were no angels in the vicinity that they were aware of, taking a gamble in thinking if there was then Cason would know before the rest of them. Once she was free of his grip, she walked over to Dean who proceeded to fake a smile and ruffle her hair, making her grimace at the action and fix her hair when he stopped. Any other time she would have told him to get off, but it didn't feel like the right thing to say in this moment. 

She stepped back as Duke and Esme walked in, going back to Cason, not liking the vibe that radiating off of Dean or Mika for that matter. "they're definitely not okay" she spoke quietly to Cason, confirming what he had assumed and getting extra confirming when Dean confirmed with Duke that it was Angels. She didn't like this at all, and every part of her wanted to help them, wanted to go with them, give them both extra backup. She looked around at the group, saw how Duke was letting Esme in on something to do with what Dean just said whilst Mika and he tried to eat their breakfast relatively quickly. Part of her was starting to think she should just beg them not to go at all, tell Castiel where to stick it and stay home. Yet she also knew that wasn't an option in the slightest. 

As Esme walked over and spoke to Dean privately, she looked up as Mika gestured for her to go to her. Now she knew with absolute certainty that what was coming for Dean and Mika, it was bad. Mika never did this to her unless it was truly a dangerous situation that they were about to go into. It made her stomach sink and after a quick look to Cason, she walked over to Mika who just enveloped her into the tightest hug she had gotten from Mika in a long time. It took her off guard and she didn't like what this meaning. "Meeko?" she questioned, hugging her back before Mika finally let go just enough to talk to them all. 

'Keep Nat here', the words she refused to accept, "what? no!" she exclaimed in defiance, but it wasn't enough. Mika continued to speak her reasons and practically beg the other three to keep her at Bobby's and as far away from wherever they were going as possible. Natalia had no choice but to accept the decision made. Folding her arms across her chest, she really didn't like being forced into a decision she didn't agree with. 

[b]SAM[/b]

Anna's words just fizzled out into a faint hum as he drank from Ruby, unable to stop and Ruby didn't want him to. She needed him strong, stronger than he had been before Anna came back onto the scene. Ruby just smirked at Anna's words, turning her head to the girl, deciding that she would speak on Sam's behalf. "Oh hunni...I'm not wanting you two kill Angels. No...I need you to kill Alistair and with how strong you both have been currently, it's no wonder you've not hurt him in the slightest. No, this is why I need you both so much stronger, drinking more blood than either of you ever have before in one go and with my help? I can help you both end Alistair's life. Not just send him back to Hell, actually kill him. Lilith needs him and so if we get rid of Alistair, then we've broken down Lilith's shield" she explained, saying anything to get the two of them on her side. 

Sam soon reached a point where he couldn't consume anymore blood, pushing himself away from Ruby, stumbling backwards and onto the edge of the bed, wiping his mouth. He felt like such a failure and never wanted to go back to this addiction. He wanted to be a good influence and hopeful sign for Anna to remain demon blood free, but here Ruby was making him destroy all of those wishes in a single moment. "I'm so sorry Anna..." he said to her quietly but honestly. His whole body felt like it was vibrating with the demon blood inside his system, he looked down, unable to look at her because he was scared she would be so angry with him. He couldn't bear the thought of Anna being angry with him all over again. 

Yet she reached out for his hand as she downed the bottle of Cason's blood instead. Taking it gladly, he held her hand tightly, squeezing it in the hopes that her touch can soothe him and his thoughts in this moment. "so what now?" he asked Ruby, refusing to look at her for his own self control. "You take a breather, then continue drinking. You're still not strong enough Sam." she said flatly.