CrowleyAh. Daddy's home. What?
UDUnnamed demon
Sir, there are rumors from Hell.
Crowley
Rumors?
UDUnnamed demon
The Darkness has been released.
Crowley
The Darkness? Please. Myth. It's a bedtime story. Something that daddy demons threaten toddler demons with to get them to eat their vegetables. Even if it was true, what's the concern? Darkness, King of Hell: natural allies.
UDUnnamed demon
It's just... something happened, sir... in the cage.
Crowley
What?
UDUnnamed demon
Uh, they said it sounded like a frightened animal. All of Hell heard, like someone was going crazy. The rumor is that Michael or Lucifer... one of them is trying to warn us.
Crowley
About The Darkness. Ridiculous.
UDUnnamed demon
Except... half of Hell is sort of freaking out, sir. What do we do?
Crowley
Now, what were we just chatting about?
How when God created mankind, He really screwed it up.
Crowley
Language! Is that any way for a primal force to speak?
Every time I take in a soul, I feel how much emptiness there is.
Crowley
Yes.
God made a world where people have to suffer, and then they die.
Crowley
Unfortunately.
But frankly, why would they want to live in such a world?
Crowley
I salute your insight, cupcake. Yes, God's plan is hideously flawed. But you and I together? Well, we can shape things to our own world view. A place where, like the dinosaur, virtue is extinct, where the very air that we breathe is pure evil. Would you like that?
Would you? You'd really be happy if everyone was evil?
Crowley
Well... actually, now I come to think of it, if everyone was dark and damned, wouldn't be much of a challenge. Watching a human reject the light and embrace depravity... yes, well, that's where the gratification really is. Never gets old. This bemuses you?
Good, evil, heaven, hell, people... it all seems so unimportant.
Crowley
Well, I don't know that I'd say that.
I don't think you're seeing the big picture.
Crowley
Meaning, what exactly?
Guess what, Uncle Crowley? I'm hungry.
Crowley
Midnight snack? Don't think I don't know what you've been up to. You can try to deny it, but the evidence is... well...
You told me to stop feeding on your demons. Well... I stopped feeding on demons.
Crowley
I thought I was clear. Going out there, where they can see you, it's too risky.
I'm a growing girl. I need to eat.
[Crowley stands up and walks towards Amara.]
Crowley
Actions have consequences around here, Amara. You've had the run of the court. We've seen what you've made of it. Believe me, this is going to hurt me way more than it hurts you. I'm sorry, my dear. You're grounded.
[Amara goes to walk out of the room. Crowley waves his hand and Amara is flung backwards into a sofa.]
Crowley
You're strong. But you need to remember: I'm stronger.
Crowley
So God assured you of this, did He? I’d say you’re making this up but I never think of you as imaginative.
We’re not saying it’s going to happen. We just want to know...
Crowley
The Cage is a can of worms you do not want to open. I believe this conversation is over.
Is it? Crowley, you know that the Darkness is going to pound on everything and that includes you.
Yeah. And you had a shot at taking her out when she was with you, but apparently you thought that sucking up was the way to go.
And that didn’t work out so well.
Crowley
Because she chose you. And you couldn’t control your girlfriend. What happened in that room? Why did she insist on sparing you? What is she to you?
Wanna know what she is Crowley? How about God’s sister!
Crowley
God’s sister? He has relatives? I had that kind of leverage under my thumb and I let it slip away?
Crowley
Clearly, if Sam enters the Cage he’s gone. And yes, it’s on my bucket list, but now is not the time to be selfish. I need a secure site, a way to neutralize Lucifer’s powers.
Crowley
Yes, in Hell! So we have a modicum of control. You think I want that abomination running amuck upstairs?
Is it possible to control the situation? Because if Sam’s not safe it’s not happening.
Crowley
Goodness, mummy, loosen the grip. Theoretically, it’s possible, with challenges. I can arrange for transit into Hell. Opening the Cage, that’s another matter.
You’re the King of the joint. Don’t you have a key?
Crowley
It was sealed by God Himself. Of course I don’t have a key! The mechanisms of divine manufacturer! I believe its secrets, along with the spells for warding Sam were recorded where many such mysteries are found: the Book of the Damned.
Can this be true? His sister! In my day we’d all be burned at the stake for even thinking any of this!
Crowley
You see then, Mother, the need for urgency.
Well, if my deciphering of the Book is so pivotal, I’d like to know what’s in it for me.
You mean, other than your life?
Crowley
Speaking of which, I’ll make you a little deal, mummy. You pitch in like a good girl, I’ll call off my assassins. No more looking over your shoulder, for now.
I’ll need the Codex, of course. And the codebreaker Charlie devised.
Yeah, you’ll get limited access. Supervised.
We need to know exactly this: how to open the Cage and how to protect Sam once it is.
Just what’s in this Cage that’s so dangerous?
Lucifer? The original Dark Prince?
Yes, an archangel so badass that he was personally dumped into the Cage by God Himself.
Well, let’s get to it then, lads.
Lucifer is no man. He’s perfection. Why do you think I let your droogs find me? Lucifer has a plan and―
Crowley
And, he’s the devil.
You say that like it’s a bad thing.
Crowley
Oh, I’m a bad thing. He’s a worse thing. Last time Lucifer went topside you know what he wanted? Death. For you. For me. And every human. And every demon.
Crowley
Oh yes, of course. All he needed was the love of a horrible woman. And you’re doing all this... why? Out of the goodness of your heart?
Don’t you be daft. After Lucifer stops The Darkness, he’ll ascend to his throne in Heaven, and I’ll be by his side, a loyal follower.
Crowley
Mother, why do you hate me?
I hate you, because when I look into your eyes, I see the woman I used to be, before magic, before the coven, when I was nothing but Rowena, the tanner's daughter. A pale, scared little girl, who smelled of filth and death. I hate you, because when you were born, your father said he loved me, then he went back to his grand wife and his grand house, whilst I lay pathetic and half dead on a straw mat, my thighs slick with blood. I hate you, because if I didn't, I'd love you. But love... love is weakness. And I'll never be weak again.
But it's an act. I broke you, but um... yep, I can still smell it: you've got that delectable little whiff of defiance. You're just playing, huh? Waiting for your moment to retake the throne? Am I right?
Crowley
Yes, sir.
Well, then. Tell me, once and future King of Hell: you've been watching my role. What treasonous thoughts do you have brewing in that little head of yours, huh?
[Crowley is silent]
What are you really thinking? Hmmm?
Crowley
The truth, sir?
Crowley
You're not strong enough. You had your weapons delivered, you realize they won't be enough. If you thought you could beat Amara you'd be taking the fight to her! Right now!
You're a clever little doggy. You're right; at the moment, I may be a bit under-equipped. Maybe defeating Amara was a bit more of a team effort than I led certain people to believe. All that said, I'm still your Master. Did I let you out of that kennel too soon?
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