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Title: by light of the sun

Fandom: “Supernatural”

Disclaimer: not my characters; just for fun.

Warnings: SPOILERS for 4.16

Pairings: none stated

Rating: PG

Wordcount: 425

Point of view: third

 

 

“Castiel,” she says. “What will you do now?”

 

“I… do not know.” He continues looking at the children play, laugh, live. “My brother is dead. My brother betrayed us.”

 

“God can still win,” she tells him. “You must have faith.” She pats his vessel’s arm and turns away, then turns back to add, “Heal that boy, angel. You both could use it.”

 

“Missouri,” he calls, catching her hand. She cants her head and raises a brow. “Can I… should I—Sam.”

 

She smiles sadly. “I’ve seen that boy’s mind. He’s got a light, even tainted by Azazel. He’s doin’ his best, but you could offer him a hand.” She gently pulls away. “There’s hope yet, Castiel. Now, see about your boy.” 

 

He nods gravely and departs.

 

o0o

 

Dean is asleep, Sam at his side. Castiel can see the taint, far darker and more widespread throughout his body. The light she spoke of is fading.

 

“If you’re not gonna heal him, get the fuck out,” Sam mumbles, head pillowed on Dean’s arm. 

 

“I am sorry,” Castiel says.

 

“That’s nice.” Sam sounds tired. “Now, fuck off.”

 

Stepping forward, Castiel studies the two men. He had never seen them before the taint began taking over, never gazed at Dean without Hell’s mark on him, but they are very similar. And the light in both, their beacon of hope and faith, is fading so quickly—he must do what he can. He did not start this mess, any more than they did, but it is swiftly becoming clear that he will have some part of the cleanup.

 

“Sam,” he murmurs. “Samuel. Sammael.” 

 

His head jerks up and he whirls around, knocking the chair over and shooting to his feet. He towers above Castiel’s vessel. “What?” he demands.

 

Castiel spreads his hands. “Peace,” he says. “I did not mean to alarm you.”

 

Studying the man, Castiel can see signs that point to Lucifer being in him. But there is no definitive proof, and he will not return to Heaven for counsel.  So he raises his head, steels himself, and holds out a hand. “You are weary,” he says. “Allow me to shoulder the burden with you.”

 

Sam straightens himself even more fully. “What?” he asks softly.

 

Castiel’s eyes flick past him to Dean, just waking up. He still looks spiritually wounded, so very young beneath the bruises and cuts. 

 

Sam turns, face lighting up. “Dean! You’re awake.”

 

Sidestepping him, Castiel places his hand on Dean’s cheek. “Be well, brother,” Castiel murmurs, feeling Father’s grace for the last time as he heals Dean Winchester.

 

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Date: 2009-03-20 10:18 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] soxykitty.livejournal.com
Awesome!... and very quick of you :oD

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Date: 2009-03-20 01:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] aesc.livejournal.com
*flails*

(And oh goodness, Missouri!! I would just love for the two of them to sit down together one day.)

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Date: 2009-03-20 01:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] medjai-trowa.livejournal.com
Castiel and Missouri? The world is doomed.

But in a good way.

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Date: 2009-03-20 05:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] choreograph999.livejournal.com
I adore that you brought Missouri into this!!!!! Of course she and Cas would be friends. And that she could give him counsel. Awesome!! Nice tag to last night's epic episode of epicness!

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Date: 2009-03-20 05:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] twasadark.livejournal.com
What a lovely, deeply felt little story. &hearts

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Date: 2009-03-20 05:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] chosenfire28.livejournal.com
Amazing job, beautifully written :D

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Date: 2009-03-20 06:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] iniq.livejournal.com
I love the different names in which Castiel calls Sam - and especially the description of the light inside them fading. :/ The episode was so awesome, but it made us worry like hell, didn't it?

Love your story! :)

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Date: 2009-03-20 06:12 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] smilla02.livejournal.com
This. is. awesome.
Thanks hon, I really needed it!

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Date: 2009-03-20 06:21 pm (UTC)

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Date: 2009-03-20 06:34 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] meanheans
I like that Castiel went for guidance regarding the Winchesters (not just Heaven) and bonus, for it being Missouri. Thanks for not trying to adjust how Sam's been reacting lately. This kind of bullish protectiveness I recognize from personal experience and I've been annoyed that people are calling foul on it. Sam is justified, even if Castiel isn't exactly deserving of it. Also, beautiful ending line for Cas to Dean.

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Date: 2009-03-20 07:14 pm (UTC)
ext_75051: (Default)
From: [identity profile] villainxatxhert.livejournal.com
wow, love that Cas chose to heal Dena in the end.

good job!

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Date: 2009-03-20 10:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tahirire.livejournal.com
*DOLPHIN NOISES*

No kidding, this morning I was hoping you would do a tag for this ep. Mentioned it to [livejournal.com profile] erinrua on the way here in the car, actually. (we're at eyecon ;-)

AND YAY!!!!! *smothers you with kisses*

Perfect.

Now do a dark!fic about the angels layiing seige to Hell to rescue Dean, please? *puppy eyes*

awesome beautiful

Date: 2009-03-20 11:28 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] hot-craving.livejournal.com
Oh I love you bring Missouri into this I miss her........love this little tag fic........thanks for sharing

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Date: 2009-03-21 12:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] darkgirl3.livejournal.com
That was excellent. I would loved to seen that in the show. Thanks for writing this :)

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Date: 2009-03-21 01:36 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dreamlittleyo.livejournal.com
Oh, I LOVE this! Beautiful!

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Date: 2009-03-21 02:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] i-speak-tongue.livejournal.com
Oh, man. I love this. What an awesome idea!

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Date: 2009-03-21 07:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lanschi.livejournal.com
Oh that was nice, also kind of sad but mostly nice. LOL
I really liked it! ; )

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Date: 2009-03-21 10:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] sadelyrate.livejournal.com
You've just made me realize how much I miss Missouri. For being in only one episode, she sure made an impression.

I think I really like your mind, you know. Having Castiel meet Missouri, seek her out for guidance... and the whole damn thing with Sam (Samuel, Sammael) and Dean... *hugs*
Seeing Dean in a hospital again might have been one of the most traumatizing things ever in the Show.

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Date: 2009-03-22 02:37 am (UTC)

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Date: 2009-03-22 04:07 am (UTC)
ext_2984: Dean reads Supernatural (Default)
From: [identity profile] jellicle.livejournal.com
Totally awesome! great work, darling!

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